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PAGE 2 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY. DECEMBER 1.1978 1 MK. AND MRS. PHILLIP DORSCH DOUBLE-RING CEREMONY - Two clergymen. Pastor Ahlstrand and Father Holdren. officiated at the double-ring ceremony uniting Elizabeth L. Benson and Philip E. Dorsch on Sept. 30. Grace IjKheran church, Woodstock, was the setting for the 4 p.m. ctfremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren D. Benson. 3320 Cardinal lane. Woodstock, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl C. Dwrsch. 3909 Cherry Valley road, Woodstock, are the groom's parents. Mrs. Ottilia Nett and Mr. and Mrs. Erich Dorsch, all of MtHenry, were among grandparents in attendance. The bride graduated in 1976 from Crystal Lake high school, attended McHenrv county college, and is employed in Crystal Lake. The groom is a 1974 graduate of Crystal Lake, a graduate of Rock Valley college, and is employed by a construction company in Lyle. Ill The couple lives in Crystal Lake . - DIANE ROSS VOWS SET -Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ross. Cary, III. , announce the engagement of their daughter. Diane, to Kenneth Thomas, son of >Jrs. Ella Thomas, 2610 S. Thomas court, McHenrv, and the late Paul Thomas. The wedding date has been set for Jan. 13, 1979. Pasterka The great midnight Mass in Roland is called PASTERKA the Mass of the shepherds On this most sacred of nights, according REPLACE IT NOW! For safety s sake for comfort and appearance - check al l windows and doors now and let us repair or replace We regla/e in our shop or in your home with regular glass or new safety approved Acryl ic McHENRY PAINT • GLASS & WALLPAPER 3 4 1 1 W E L M McHENRY 395 7353 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM presented by the McHENRY CHORAL CLUB Saturday & Sunday DEC. 2ND & 3RD--8*15 PM "CHRISTMAS MAGIC" The Spirit of ttye Season Comes to a Child Featuring ROBIN IRWIN of the Bicentennial Dance Theatre West Campus High School Auditorium ADMISSION ADULTS . . *2.00<M .50 in advance) CHILDREN 75'under 12 Tickets Available at Main Paint Store Schmitt-Charlan Vows At Faith Presbyterian A candlelight Mass Nov 25 at Faith Presbyterian church, was the setting for the ex­ change of marriage promises between JoAnn Schmitt and Leonard Charlan. 118 Monroe, Ingleside The Reverends Eric Snyder and David J. Kiasing officiated jointly at the 4 p m ceremony, and the music chosen by the couple was "Turn Around", "Always and Forever" and "Wedding Song . played by Albert Kasluga. and sung by Craig Spengel and Janet Webel The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald J Sch .mitt . 5113 N Beacon Hill . Pistakee Highlands Mr and Mrs John Thorsell of V'olo are the parents of the groom The bride was attired in a gown of white crystalite jersey and lace, trimmed with pearls The high neck and long taperd sleeves were highlighted by a chapel length train which began at her shoulders A French illusion veil , tr immed in lace, was secured by a cap of lace and pearls A sweet heart cascade bouquet of white carnations, fugi mums, yellow roses, and baby's breath completed the outfit Mary Jane Schmitt of McHenrv. sister of the bride, was the maid of honor Bridesmaids were Susan Krause. Woodstock. Virginia Bishop Wonder Lake. Fran Wiser. McHenry; and Debra Schmitt . sister-in-law. of Burlington, Wise Linda Valencia. Chicago, niece of the groom, was the flower girl . Attendants wore rust-colored floor length quiana halter gowns with matching trimmed shawls. Their headpieces were circlets of white mums and baby's breath, and each carried a bouquet of dried and real flowers with yellow roses and white mums David Jones, Antioch. 111., was chosen to perform the duties of best man. Groom­ smen were Donald Wiser, McHenry; LeRoy Schmitt , Burlington. Wise , brother of the bride Paul Eberle, Spring Grove, and Arthur Charlan, Chicago, brother of the groom. Brian Mosby. the groom's nephew of Hanover Park, 111., was the ring bearer A reception was held for 300 guests at the Johnsburg community club after the ceremony. After a wedding trip to Florida, the couple will make their home in Ingleside. Ill The bride is a travel agent at Chain-0 Lakes Travel agency, McHenry. and a 1973 graduate of McHenry high school The groom is a rural carrier at the Round Lake post office, and a 197-4 graduate of Wauconda high school Friendship Club Plans Holiday Food Baskets to legend, those whose lives have been pure and blameless mav see in the winter sky where (he heavens have parted, a vision of Jacob s ladder At the Friendship club Pot Luck dinner on Saturday evening. Nov 11, members were reminded that food items for the Christmas baskets should be brought to the December meeting Drivers will be need to help deliver the Christmas baskets on Dec 23 A guest then related an ex perience he had in bringing real joy to a very needy family, resulting in the great joy it brought to him in return Members were also asked to bring birthday gifts for Valley Hi residents to the Dec 9 meeting, wrapped as birthday gifts, and marked for a lady or man The guests were introduced and Mr Frank Pieplou had the meditations The secretary will send a (•elated sympathy card to the daughter of deceased Elsie Lange. who was a member of Friendship club some years ago Mr Leonard McCracken. no m mating i o m mitt e e chairman, reported all present officers will continue in office tor next year unless there are nominations from the floor at the December meeting THE Furniture Hospital CRYSTAL LAKE UPHOLSTERY SHOP ~ REPAIRING ft REGlUING Larry & Jim Seymour 815/459 0653 The program was given by Helen and Morris Crouch Morris created two beautiful swags for the sanctuary doors, two very lovely wreaths for the church and several small Christmas corsages As he worked, he related various experiences in his early life, and he made it all look easy It was a very interesting and informative presentation The next meeting will be on Saturday. Dec 9 at 6 p m . when Daisy and Harold Wildhagen will have the program and hosts and hostesses will include Cleda and Leonard McCracken, Lyda Kadisch. Alice Holmgren. Gertrude Anderson, and Ann Demke The meat committee will include Daisy and Harold Wildhagen. Bertha and Elmer Stange. Margaret Ketzlaff. Mary and Herbert Rose. Ethel and Clyde Bailery. Helen Rohrdanz. Marjorie Ricker, Helen and Ernest Beck and Norma and Frank Pieplow McHenry Members Of Hound Lake Church Announce Bazaar McHenry members of Christ church of Universal Law 928 Rollins road. Round Lake Heights, announce their up coming bazaar and bake sale It will be held at the above address on Saturday, Dec 2, f r o m 1 2 3 0 t o 6 p m USTIC ARBOR Restaurant and Lounge SERVING: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER DAILY LUNCHEON & DINNER SPECIALS THE HARBOR LOUNGE 1 ft FEATURES 0 DOUBLE BUBBLE HOUR 0 MONDAY-FRIDAY 4:0U P.M. to 7:00 P.M. 5 12 01. COCKTAILS T TUES. IS LADIES NIGHT' § GREAT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT jj WED., THURS., FRI., & SAT. NIGHTS 8 "THE MUSIC MATES" ARE BACK! oococoooccoccccoo&oooocccccc^ c«oooco< 217 N. FRONT (RTE. 31) McHENRY, ILL. (815)385-8600 Community Calendar DECEMBER 1 St Margaret Chapter of NAIM-fish dinner-Legionhall- 5 :30 p.m. DECEMBER 2 McHenry Choral club Christmas program-815 p.m - West Campus auditorium. FoxRidge Women's club dinner-dance fund raiser at Hunter country club, Rich­ mond PiAlpha bake sale DECEMBER 3 McHenry Choral club Christmas program-8:15 p.m - West Campus auditorium. DECEMBER 4 U M W Mission team • executive committee meeting)-First United Methnodist church, 3717 W„ Main street-19 a m McHenry Senior Citizens club executive committee meeting, 3 30 p.m Landmark school St Patrick's Ladies" guild pot-luck and luncheon for members-12:30 p.m.-slide program will follow. DECEMBER 5 Whispering Oaks bus to Chicago Loop leaves Com­ munity center at 8:45 a.m- Rides available for senior citizens and residents-call 385- 8518 by Dec 1 Bible study class-11 a m - First United Methodist church Marcia Mary Ball circle Christmas luncheon party- noon-First United Methodist church-hostesses. Lyda Radisch and Mary Dobbins. Free blood presure screening-First United Methodist church-2 30 p.m. DECEMBER 6 Annual Salad Luncheon and Fashion Show 11:30 a.m.-St. John's Home and School association-Johnsburg com munity club McHenry Grandmother 's club Christmas party. McHenry Country Club 11 a m - bring grab bag gift and can or package for FISH McHenry Senior Citizens club bus-luncheon-theater party Shady lane. Marengo-Bus leaves McHenry State Bank parking lot at 11 a m DECEMBER 7 C D of A meeting-Christmas social-730 p.m -K of C hall PiAlpha regular meeting- Mrs. Sandy Etten. hostess Mrs Fawn Vail giving program- Career ' DECEMBER 9 St Patrick's CCD Citrus Fruit Pickup-church hall . Washington street--9 a m.-3 p.m Pictures taken with Santa at Faith Presbyterian church bazaar sweets, gifts 10 a m to 4 p.m -Lincoln and Chapel Hill roads. Friendship club pot luck dinner and Christmas meeting First United Methdist church-6 p m -program Daisy and Harold Wildhagen DECEMBER 10 Christmas Sing Along at St Patrick's church 7 p m -church hall DECEMBER 11 Blood pressure check Whispering Oaks community center 4513 Front Royal drive 1 to 3 p m McHenry Senior Citizens club annual Christmas dinner party <> 30 p.m.-West campus cafeteria-Program 7 45 p.m by the Crystal Notes JKw HH #4 DECEMBER 12 Eastern Star. McHenry no. 547 -stated meeting and in­ struction. DECEMBER 14 Lakeland Park Women's club annual Christmas dinner party- 6:30 p.m. :Rustic Harbor - guest: Santa Claus. DECEMBER 15 St. Margaret chapter of NAIM potluck Oak room-Sf. Mary's school-bring gift and table service-6 p.m. DECEMBER 16 Moose members' children's Christmas party-2 to 4 p.m. DECEMBER 18 THE O S will meet at 5:30 p.m. for dinner at a restaurant to be selected -Following dinner, group will recess to First United Methodist church for a Christmas party. DECEMBER 20 Whispering Oaks Women's club-Christmas party-Madrigal singers of McHenry high school-1 p.m. DECEMBER 21 PiAlpha Christmas party- Mrs William Haddick-hostess. DECEMBER 26 Order of the Eastern Star-no. 547-stated meeting- Christmas party DECEMBER 28 McHenry Senior Citizens club bus-matinee trip to Airie Crown theater-Nutcracker Suite-bus leaves Savings and Loan parking lot at 11 a m Couple Gives Program On Red China Trip The November general meeting of the United Methodist Women of the First Methodist church of McHenry had a short business meeting in order to give more time to the interesting and informative program given by Reverend Greg Dell and his wife Jade, on their recent trip to "Red China". The slate of officers for 1979 met with unanimous approval, and the officers-elect will be installed at the January general meeting and Com­ munion brunch There will be no December general meeting because of the holidays A detailed report was given on the October Bazaar and Luncheon, with everyone being well pleased with the results The craft group w ill be starting shortly after the first of the year, their goal to raise money for the I ' M W pledge to the building fund More in­ formation will be given as soon as plans are completed, and it is hoped that many women of lfie church will participate in this project W.L. Seniors Enjoy Art Show I^ist meeting's art gallery showing was really enjoyed by the members of the Wonder I^ke Senior Citizens club Linnea Olson, nutrit ion project director of the McHenry county Senior Citizens council , spoke on an emergency food meal box program called "Sunshine Supplies", that will be available after Dec. 1 Dec 4 is the next meeting, and will be a mini-bazaar to show the skills of seniors at arts and crafts Plans for the Dec IK Christmas party have been finalized and will be released soon location of the 1 p.m. meeting on Dec 4 is Nativity Lutheran church, 3506 E Wonder Lake road SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN WATCH FOR BIG ANNOUNCEMENT IN PLAINDEALER NEXT WEDNESDAY Senior Walk-In Center JANICE L. DIEDRICH SPRING WEDDING ~ Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Diedrich, 3704 Timothy. McHenry, announce the engagement of their daughter, Janice Loraine, to Michael Glenn Stephens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn W. Stephens, 1117 Lincoln road, McHenry. Both the bride- elect and the prospective groom are graduates of McHenry high school. She is employed at Sun Electric, Crystal. Lake, and he is working for Brown and Kerr. Wheeling. A May 12 wedding is being planned. Pioneers Made Blood Pressure Tests Available A blood pressure screening was made available to the thirty-nine members of the Pioneer club present at the Nov. 21 meeting and dessert lunch A motion was made and approved to make a donation to the United Community church in Richmond for the use of their social hall on Nov. 7. Sunshine chairman reported that„Violet Feldman is sti l l hospitalized and seriously ill , Emil Meier is a patient in McHenry hospital, and Ann Wenclowski is on the sick list . Cards have been sent to these members A trip to the Ice Follies in Milwaukee is being planned for the end of January Date for the Christmas party is Dec. 19. A good will committee was formed and some suggestions were given on how to make Christmas a happy time for those in need, or for some other worthy cause There was a discussion on the need of bus service The next meeting will be Dec 5. and the committee consists of Frank and Frances Heinemann, Frank and Carol Guillaume. Verona Huff. Lillian Schubert, and Arlene London YSP Presents Skiing Film To learn more about winter 's popular sport of skiing, attend the Dec 5 meeting of Young Single Parents <YSPi, Fox Valley chapter, and learn from an expert Bob Conrad, a ski instructor, will be our guest speaker Bob will show a film about skiing, and then will open the session for questions and answers The club's newsletter writeup will be held Wednesday, Dec 6 Call the club number for location This month's small group discussion topic is "Com mittment-Is It A Dirty Word?". Views and experiences will be welcomed Call 888-4900 for location Discussion will be held Saturday, dec 9 The group will make decorations on Dec. 10 for the children's party to be held on Dec 17. Projects include stringing popcorn and cran berries, and making paper chains Refreshments will be served Call for location All eligible parents are cordially invited to attend any of the weekly meetings For further information call 312- 888-4900. • * • • The search for truth is a field of work that isn' t overcrowded. Meals are served Monday through Friday at the McHenry Walk-In center beginning at 11:45 a m Reservations must be made by 1:30 p.m. the day before at 385-8260 One cup of coffee will be served with each meal through December, and will continue thereafter, if funds allow The menu for the week of Dec 4 through Dec 8 is as follows: Dec. I: Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, tossed salad, French bread, banana pudding with fresh bananas, and milk Dec. 5: Franks with bacon on a bun. succotash, tater tots, pumpkin pie. and milk Dec . tt : Hot turkey sandwich, buttered broccoli , cranberry cubes on lettuce, peanut butter square, and milk Dec. 7: Beef and noodles with gravy, zucchini in tomato sauce, dinner rolls, jello with fruit , and milk Dec. X: Oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, peas and corn, rye bread, chocolate pudding, and milk Bad Weather, Good Croud For Recent T.H.E.O.S. Dinner Although the weather was not too good, the T H E.O S met at 5;30 p m on Monday. Nov 20. at a local restaurant for dinner, and then went to the First United Methodist church, and there was good attendance Guests Irma Lyman. Doris Poole, and Elaine Bertram received a warm welcome Betty F'airchild and Gladys Korner were the hostesses, and the games they had prepared were "mind bogglers" The members receiving the prizes really deserved them The next meeting of T.H.E.O.S. will be on Monday. Dec 18. at Rustic Harbor, and will be the Christmas party Mae Stinespring and Lyda Radisch will be the hostesses It was unanimously agreed to have a •white Elephant" grab bag exchange, as was done last year T.H.E.O.S is a non denominational group for widows and widowers who eat together and share ex­ periences. support and fellowship Sign Of Love Why do people give Chris tmas presents? The reason for i t goes way back to the baby Jesus When he was born in Bethlehem, many people brought gif ts to show their love for him Today we give gif ts at Chris tmas to show the love in our hearts /?