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PAGE 2 - PLAINDEM.ER-FRIDAY, MARCH S. It7« •?£$ MR. AND MRS. JAMES FALLON Mary Brown, James Fallon Wed Saturday A lovely late winter wedding was solemnized in St. Mary's Catholic church Saturday, Feb. 28, when Mary Brown became the bride of James Fallon. The Rev. Eugene C. Baumhofer officiated at the 2:30 afternoon ceremony. The pretty bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brown of 3607 W. Anne street, McHenry, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fallon of 3018 N. Hickory drive, McCullom Lake. Special music presented at the services included "Ave Maria" sung by the groom's father. Dave Hausman of West Bend, Wis., a friend of the groom, served as commentator at Che Mass. Altar boys were Daflny Fallon and Billy Coughlin. The bride chose a floor length gown of white maracaine jersey featuring a high beaded V-neckline, beaded empire waistline, long, fitted sleeves and an A-line skirt which swept into a chapel length train. Her fingertip illusion veil was bordered with embroidered lace. Pfctricia Snell attended her sister as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Carney Leiser, a friend of the bride, Lynda Lindberg, the bride's niece, and Mary Kay and Eilpen Fallon, the groom's sisters, all of McHenry. The attendants were attired in floor length gowns of royal blue quiana, featuring sleeveless bodices and long sleeve hooded jackets. The ANNIVERSARY The Rainbow Ramblers square dance club invites all square and round dancers to „ help celebrate the club's second anniversary Sunday, March 14, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Wauconda Junior high school, Slocum Lake road and Osage street in Wauconda. Treasure Hunt Special! (3 DAYS ONLY) i March 4, 5 & 6 / Try your Key in our Treasure Chest and take advantage of our offer. . 10% Off On Any Street Length Dress (NEW STOCK)! THE FASHION SHOPPE 1007 N. FRONT ST. (RT. 31) McHENRY 815-385-7747 , PHOTO BY GAYLORD gowns were trimmed with white maribou. Randy Derge of West Bend, Wis., served the groom as best man. Groomsmen were Kevin Fallon of Milwaukee and Steven and John Fallon of McHenry, all brothers of the groom, and James Coughlin of McHenry, a friend of the groom. Handling the ushering duties were the bride's brothers, Bill Brown of South Euclid, Ohio, and Richard Brown of McHenry. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Brown chose a floor length gown of deep pink with pink maribou trim and silver ac­ cessories. The groom's mother wore a light blue floor length gown of cotton lace. A reception was held at the American Legion home for 250 friends and relatives im­ mediately following the ceremony. The groom's sister, Nora Fallon, circulated the guest register at the reception. Upon their return from a wedding trip to Florida, the newlyweds plan to make their home in McHenry. The bride graduated from MCHS in 1972 and is employed as a bookkeeper in Crystal Lake. The groom is a 1972 graduate of West Bend high school. He is currently in business with his father who operates the Cullom Knoll tavern. Senior Citizens Club Proud Possessor Of Historic Flag Senior Citizens Special Guests , At Sin^-a-Long Senior citizens will be guests when a Sing-a-Long is held Saturday, March 6, in St. Patrick's church hall at 7:30 p.m. Don Reinbotdt will lead in songs and the Social com­ mission encourages all adults, b o t h t h e y o u n g a n d t h e y o u n g a t . heart, to join in a fun evening. As always, there will be refreshments. The purpose of the Sing-a- Long is to bring about a better. Christian fellowship between priests, parishioners and community. The Social commission would like to ask the public's help by bringing some Easter grass, wrapped candy or Easter fixing for the needy children's Easter baskets to the fun Sing-a-Long. Girl Scouts Will Celebrate Two Birthdays At 5 p.m. March 12, Girl Scouts in the Sybaquay council will join with Girl Scouts throughout thfe United States in lighting the "Flames of Freedom". They are doing this to celebrate two big birthdays - Girl Scout's 64th and America's 200th. The candle lighting chain was begun at the fortieth National council meeting in Washington, D.C. last October. At that time, the honorary president, First Lady Betty Ford, lit the symbolic torch of freedom in honor of Girl Scouts around the world. In turn the presidents of the individual councils each lit a taper to be brought home and rekindled on March 12, the Girl Scout birthday. At a recent board of directors meeting, Mrs. Joyce Smart, Sybaquay council president, lit a candle for each district chairman to take to her neigh­ borhoods so that all Scouts in Sybaquay council will have a part of the national torch to light and display March 12. Sybaquay Girl Scout council serves girls in Cook, Kane, Lake, LaSalle, DeKalb, McHenry and DuPage counties and is financed through United Funds-Community Chests and council campaigns. McHenry Girl Will "Dance For Those Who Can't" Sue Leith Honning of McHenry will be among the sixty-three Iowa State university student pairs who have pledged to "Dance for Those Who Can't," March 12- 14, to raise money to fight muscular dystrophy. The fourth annual marathon dance for muscular dystrophy victims is sponsored by Beta Sigma Psi fraternity. Featuring several live bands, talent and cheering sections, movies and thirty hours of dancing, the marathon will be held in the Great hall of Memorial union. The past three marathon dances at ISU students have raised more than $20,000 in the fight against muscular dystrophy including $8,200 achieved last year. When President Chester Conrad called the McHenry Senior Citizens club meeting to order for its last meeting, there were 152 members in at­ tendance. The club is now the proud possessor of the American flag that was flown over the White House Feb. 12, 1976 .(Lincoln's birthday). It was received by the club last Feb. 20. Among the chairpersons reports, Alf Heggeland is now accepting names of couples Whoare interested in joining the square dancing group. He advises the Art classes are full at the present time, but will take names for the waiting list for future classes. Mrs. Ann Rehfinger, social chair lady, reports the club's annual Spring smorgasbord will be Monday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. at East campus cafeteria. Tickets will be on sale at the next meeting. Seating is limited, so all tickets are sold on a "first come" basis. The Nominating committee consists of Frank Zima, chairman; and includes Harry Symonds, Henry Rahn and Mrs. Alice Chermak. A most interesting report has been given by Mrs. Alice Wilke, chairlady of the sewing group. It was organized April 6, 1972, and will be celebrating its fourth birthday this year. There are twenty-two active members. Two of the members have died, Mrs. Helen Allen and Mrs. Claudia Munday. Also one member has moved to Florida. In the four years, the ladies have sewn: twenty-four hospital gowns, 108 contour sheets, 112 bed pan covers, 35 bed jackets, 496 lap robes and 279 Bibs. Senior citizens have sewn, knitted and donated bedroom slippers and even some jump ropes were donated to the sewing group. Anyone wishing to make and donate items to the sewing group may do so and they will be very much ap­ preciated. Many have given remnants and backings for lap robes, thread, terry towels, tape, and other materials. More can be put to a very good use and will be appreciated. Mrs. Wilke says she cannot give an account of all of the clothing that has been donated, but that all the recipients are well dressed. Mrs. Wilke says there will be no meeting of the Sewing group in March. The record of this group is an enviable one that the McHenry Senior Citizens blub is very proud of. The Sewing group has. done a most outstanding job under the leadership of Mrs. Wilke. The program for the evening was "Pictnres by Mr. Ralph Lockerbie" which everyone seemed to enjoy. Following the program, refreshments were served and the members en­ joyed a social hour. The next meeting of the McHenry Senior Citizens club will be Monday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m., at East campus cafeteria. tat APPEARS BEFORE CLUB - On March II, the McHenry Woman's Don Jur8en8' assistant traffic manager for Illinois Bell Telephone, who with the aid of the "Time Machine", will trace the history of this country and the part the telephone has played in it for the last hundred years. St. Claras Court Holds 70th Birthday Celebration St. Clara Court. No. 659. National Catholic Society of Foresters, celebrated its seventieth anniversary at a meeting held last Thursday. Past chief-rangers were honored at the celebration party. Pictured above are some of the chief rangers who have served the court. From left to right are Helen Williams. 7 years service; Loretta Freund, 8 years; Viola Justen,' present chief ranger; Evelyn Blake. 4 years; Celia Blake. 3 years and Kate Worts. 15 years. Absent when the picture was taken were Helen Wegener. 3 years service; Catherine Baner, 3 years, and Martha Freund, 4 years. STAFF PHOTO-BARBARA GILPIN St. Clara Court, No. 659, National Catholic Society of Foresters, celebrated its seventy birthday last Thursday by serving sandwiches, jello, coffee and a Happy An­ niversary cake beautifully decorated for the occasion. St. Clara organized court by was first Catherine BANK N0TE$ BY DONALD DALEY PRESIDENT FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF McHENRY PLATINUM Has platinum heen used for coins? Yes, in Spain and Russia. In the United States its' use was considered but after producing three spec­ imens in 1836, the idea was dropped. One of the speci­ mens is in the Smithsonian Institute, the others inpri- vate collections. Platinum stems from the Spanish "Platina" or "pl- ata" meaning silver. The Spaniards discovered the precious metal in Columbia in 1735. The Spanish were under­ standably the first to coin it and between 1747-1904, minted 18 different coins in platinum. Russia discov­ ered platinum in the Ural Mts. in 1819 and coined with it for about 20 years but the Russian people sim­ ply didn't like it. Addit­ ionally, there were always a number of drawbacks to the use of platinum for co­ inage... it was difficult to melt, requiring extreme t- emperatures, it was tough to wrought and there was the counterfeitingproblem. Platinum coins were read­ ily plated withgoldandpas- sed off as such. As Spa­ nish coins circulated ext­ ensively in the U.S. dur­ ing the 1850*s and 60*s, there was a rash of this type of counterfeiting in certain parts of the cou­ ntry. Then in the I870*s when the value of platinum shot up dramatically, the counterfeiters reversed their pattern, taking gold coins and plating them with platinum. Platinum felt and weighed about the same as gold so the deception was easily carried out. The price of platinum has been such that no cou­ ntry has coined with this metal for over 70 years., it's unlikely any ever will. Over the decades, much of the Russian and Spanish platinum coin was sold and converted to bullion. Whether you are interested in saving money...or bor­ rowing, you'll find FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF McHENRY most accommodating! You will also receive- fast, per­ sonal service..with a smile! FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF McHENRY, 3814 W. Elm St. Telephone 385-5400. Schneider from a Chicago court and Enpia Miller from an Elgin court. Catherine Nye selected the name of the new court. The first meeting was held Jan. 4,1906. Josephine Heimer was elected the first chief ranger. Nine past chief rangers were honored at the February meeting last Thursday. They were Kate Worts, wh6 served from 1928-1935 and 1938-1946; Celia Blake, 1935-1938; Helen Wegener, 1946-1949; Martha Freund, 1949-1952 and 1966- 1967; Helen Williams, 1952- 1959; Evelyn Blake 1959-1963; Catherine Bauer, 1963-1966; Loretta Freund, 1967-1975 and Viola Justen, 1975-1976. Following the meeting, refreshments were served and games were played, with many of the thirty-four members in attendance winning beautiful white elephant gifts. Some prizes were donated by Kate Worts. We Are Now Featuring Kitchen Fresh DON UTS DOZ. Fresh Daily f > McHenry Store HORNSBYS ^ f a m i l y centers ^ 4400 W. Rte. 120 McHeniy KPsilik aHHir^ DEBRA LEE FULLER ENGAGED - Mr. and Mrs. William C. Bradley of McHenry announce the engagement of their daughter, Debra Lee Fuller, to Kenneth W. Becker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Becker of McHenry. A May wedding is planned. Community•] Calendar MARCH 5 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM -- Fish Dinner - Legion Hall - 5:30 p.m. - Board Meeting - Home of Sue Wruch - - 7:30 p.m. MARCH 6 McHenry Unit American Legion Auxiliary Annual Membership Dinner - Legion Post Home - 6:30 p.m. Sing-A-Long - St. Patrick's Church Hall - 7:30 p.m. - Public Invited - Refreshments served. MARCH7 Communion Mass - St. John's Catholic Church, Johnsburg - 9 a.m. Breakfast Following - K. of C. Hall, McHenry. MARCH8 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Meeting --East Campus Cafeteria - 7:30 p.m. MARCH9 B.B.Q. Lunch - 12 Noon - Speaker, > Social Security Director - 1 p.m. - Art class - 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. McHenry Chapter No. 547 - Order Of Eastern Star - Stated Meeting - Worthy Matrons - Patrons Night - Formal Attire - - 8 p.m. Royal Neighbors of America - - Riverview Camp 6818 - In­ stallation of Officer - 12 noon - St. Patrick's Hall - Hot lunch served. MARCH 10 McHenry Senior Citizens Club - Trip to Chicago Loop - Bus Leaves McHenry State Bank Parking Lot - 8:45 a.m. MARCH 11 Regular Monthly Business Meeting - Knights of Columbus Hall - 8 p.m. Senior Citizen Walk-In Center - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Cards and Crafts. Driver Refresher Course - First Session - 10 a.m. to 12 Noon - City Hall. McHenry Woman's Club - Social Hour - 12 Noon - Meeting - 1 p.m. V.F.W. Hall. MARCH 12,13,19,20,26,27 A.R.T.S. Presents "The Girl In The Freudian Slip" -- McHenry Country Club - Show Time 8 p.m. - Dinner-Theatre Reservations - Phone 815-675- 2066 Days. MARCH 13 Shillilagh Shindig -- John­ sburg Community Hall -- 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Sponsored by St. John's Home and School Association. Friendship Club - Pot-Luck Dinner and Meeting - First United Methodist Church Dining Room - 6 p.m. MARCH 14 Knights of Columbus -- Singles Bowling Team - Men and Women -- McHenry Recreation - 1 p.m. MARCH 15 Regular Meeting - McHenry Unit American Legion Auxiliary - Legion Post Home - - 8 p.m. MARCH 16 McHenry Lodge No. 158 A.F. and A.M. Stated Meeting - Entered Apprentice Degree - 8 p.m. Senior Citizen Walk-In Center - Speaker From Family Ser­ vice and Mental Health Clinic ~ 1 p.m. MARCH 17 Cornbeef and Cabbage Dinner -- V.F.W. Clubhouse - 5 to 8 p.m. - McHenry Kiwanis Serving - Public Invited. Pistakee Highlands Women's Club - Ninth Annual Luncheon and Card Party - VFW Hall - 12 Noon - Tickets Available At the Door. St. Patrick's Day Card Party And Luncheon - Spring Grove - - St. Peter's Hall - 12 Noon - Sponsored By Christian Mother's Society. McHenry Senior Citizens Club - Bus-Luncheon-Theater Trip to Rockton - Bus Leaves McHenry State Bank - 10 a.m. MARCH 18 Joyce Kilmer Court 573 - Catholic Daughters of America -- Business and Social Meeting - - K. of C. Hall - 8 p.m. Senior Citizen Walk-In Center - Card and Crafts - St. Patrick's Party - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. United Methodist Women - General Meeting - 7:30 p.m. - First United Methodist Church. Drivers Refresher Course - Second Session - 10 a.m. to 12 Noon - City Hall. McCullom Lake Con­ servation Club - Regular Meeting - McCullom Lake Beach House - 8 p.m. MARCH 19 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM - Regular Meeting - Oak Room -- St. Mary's School - - 7:30 p.m. MARCH 22 McHenry Senior Citizens - Club Meeting ~ 7:30 p.m. - East Campus Cafeteria. MARCH 23 McHenry Chapter No. 547 - Order Of Eastern Star - Stated Meeting - 8 p.m., MARCH 25 Johnsburg PTO Fashion Show - Johnsburg Community Center - 8 p.m. - Open To The Public. Drivers Refresher Course -- Final Session - 10 a.m. to 12 Noon - City Hall. MARCH 26 & 27 Rummage Sale - Ringwood Church -- Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Saturday - 9 a.m. to 12 Noon. . MARCH 27 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM - Cards -- Oak Room - St. Mary's School - 7:30 p.m. MARCH 28 L.P.P.O.A. -- Annual General Meeting - Community House - 2 p.m. MARCH 29 McHenry Chapter No. 547 - Order Of Eastern Star - Card Party - 7:30 p.m. McHenry Woman's Club - Board Meeting -- io a.m. - City Hall. ATTENTION HEARING AID USERS Due to illness, we are moving our hearing aid batteries and service from Rena Shaid, to B0LGERS DRUG STORE 1259 N. Green St. McHenry 385-4500 RICHARD ST0LL HEARING AIDS P.O. BOX 264 ELGIN, 111.