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Remembering When MR. AND MRS. LEO BLAKE The daughter of a Ringwood blacksmith, Evelyn May was about 2 years old when a fire destroyed the shop. The Mays then moved to the west side of McHenry, where her dad reopened the blacksmith shop. (with long time subscribers) Later, the blacksmith shop would be replaced by a farm implement dealer and the Firestone tire shop. Leo Blake was born on a farm near the Changes Disco at the intersection of Johnsburg and Richmond roads. The farm belonged to his uncle, Bernard Tonyan. Leo worked the farm until he was about 19 or 20 years old and also helped to build St. Patrick's church. Lata*, Leo went to work for the Farmers' cooperative, next to the railroad tracks, and stayed there for 35 years. He recalled that in those days, none of the roads in McHenry were paved and Route 120 did not exist. Leo also remembered winter days spent chipping ice on the Borden Mill pond. After the co-op closed, Leo went to work as a custodian at the Junior high school and later in the same capacity for the City. The couple noted that in 1935, when they purchased the house they are presently living in, the going price was $2,250. The land around was used for farming and there were only two other houses in the area. The Blakes have nine children, 23 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The McHenry Plaindealer has been in the Blake home for as long as they can remember. Happy Birthday Sunday School PAGE 3 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 19.1980 Garden RUBBER PLANT-- A green thumb is not required Tips For The Groom The bridegroom's clothing has traditionally taken a back seat to the bridal gown. While the groom has shuffled politely off to rent his attire, much thought and hundreds of dollars has gone into the selection of tne bride's outfit. The bridegroom who wants to hold his own without upstaging the bride needs equal say in the for­ mality of the wedding attie. He should familiarize himself with the traditional and not-so traditional nuptial garments. Usually traditional dress is suited to the season and the hour of the ceremony and is determined by the degree of formality of the bridal gown. For a formal evening wedding the groom and other men in the wedding party wear black tailcoat with matching trousers, white pique waistcoat, starched shirt, white tie, black socks and patent leather shoes. The formal daytime wedding attire is a cutaway coat with striped trousers, gray vest, white wing-collar shirt with silk ascot or shirt with turned-down collar and four-in-hand, black shoes and socks. The semi-formal evening wedding means a tuxedo or dinner jacket, white shirt with turned-down collar, a bow tie, black cummerbund or vest, black socks and shoes. The semi-formal daytime version is a stroller, vest, striped trousers, white shirt with turned-down collar, a four-in-hand, black shoes and socks. The informal daytime ceremony requires a dark or lighter suit depending upon the season, while the in­ formal evening wedding means a dark suit. In the early 1970's tradition for the groom changed with the in­ troduction of the costume look. Specifically, one formal wear manufacturer had a style called the Prince Edward, a single-breasted, three button jacket with notched lapels and a velvet back collar. By the mid-70's the Prince Edward was replaced with the Charleston, a tail <;oat with squared off front and back offered in pastel colors As the styles come and go, the groom must do a little research on his own to find out what type of style is popular. He doesn't have to follow traditional rules of dress or even the fashion. Whatever his feelings about men's wedding attire, he should follow a few basic rules to help things go smoothly. About two months before the ceremony, he and the bride-to-be should discuss their feelings and expectations about the clothing for the entire bridal party. Attendants should be briefed on the type of clothing they are to wear. As is so often common, members of the bridal party may not reside in the same community. The prospec­ tive groom should write to his attendants and get their sizes in order to assure correct fit. He should order all of the men's clothing from the same source for uniformity. Attendants pay for their own clothing rental. The groom provides boutonnieres. He should also make arrangmeents for the return of the rented clothing as soon as possible. HOSPITAL NOTES Rubber plants (ficus elasti- ca) originated in Malaya and are part of the Moraceae family. It is called "rubber plant" because its stems and foliage contain a rubber-like latex. The huge, dark green, leathery leaves give the plant a look of class. Young leaves are wrapped in bright red coverings which unfold as the leaves mature. Rubber plants are not fuss\ about the type of environ­ ment, however, they prefer a well lit location but not direct sunlight. They also like to have their roots a little crowded. Avoid repotting in a larger con­ tainer unless it is absolutely necessary. Equal parts of loam, peat moss and verniic- ulite or any rich compost is suitable for healthy plants Keep the soil barely moist at all times and never allow the plant to dry out com pletely. If given too much water, the leaves will turn rsr yellow and drop. Outiug'the ( winter months, the\ do not require as much water <>i fertilizer. The leaves can l>e kept shiny and healthy looking l>\ s p o n g j n g f r c < | u c n t l \ w i t h water containing a lew dmps of milk Ruhlter plants can l»e pmp abated from cuttings routed with bottom heat, air layci ing or from seed. WOODSTOCK Master Thomas Beyer, Albert Adams, Mary Boelter, and Jerome Freund, all of McHenry; Barbara Froehlich and Mary Schaid, both of Wonder Lake. Jessica Mueller, a member of the Nursery class at Nativity "Lutheran church, 3506 E. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake, helps to kick off a celebration of the 200th birthday of the Sunday school. Nativity Sunday school children participated in a song-worship service at the 10:30 service Sunday, Sept. 14. The service commemorated the beginning of the Sunday school institution which was begun by Robert Raikes in 1780. Along with many songs sung by the Sunday school children, a cake was presented. "Happy Birthday Sunday Schobl" was sung, and the birthday bank was passed. After the service, everyone enjoyed birthday cake and fellowship. Editor's Quote Book One cool judgment is worth a thousand hasty counsels. The thing to do is to supply light and not heat. 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