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. 2; Sec. aindealer•- . 13, 1968 Second graders at St. Mary's parochial school are shown in a particularly Impressive nativity scene which was part of the presentation of first and second grade pupils for the Home and A large and enthusiastic audience attended. P First grade pupils are shown presenting their special "portion of the program which was given in St. Mary's school gym. PLAINDEALER PHOTOS Lisle Bassetts n Star ead Chapter Vivian Bassett as worthy matron and Lisle Bassett as worthy patron were installed in office for McHenry Chapter,No. 547, Order of the Eastern Star, in an impressive ceremony held at the Masonic Temple last Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bassett assume the positions filled last year by Mary Ellen and Thomas P. Russell. Pearl Pearson of Nunda chapter, a grand lecturer emeritus of Illinois, acted as installing officer. Other officers who officiated were Harriet Dodd, a past matron of McHenry chapter and grand lecturer, as chaplain; Mildred G. Greener of Nunda, a grand lecturer of Illinois, marshal; Gwendelyn Hill of Sorosis chapter, grand lecturer; organist; and Debbie Russell, member of McHenry chapter, soloist. Escorts were Burton French of McHenry, a member of the Rockford Activities committee of the state; 'Michael Wachna and David Christie, both members of McHenry chapter. Kenneth Schopp was color bearer and Steve French gave the ode to the flag. Lisa Ruth Bassett and Ann French were candle lighters and Daisy Jones of McHenry chapter acted as mistress of ceremonies. Installed to serve with the Bassetts for 1969 are the following: Jacqueline French, associate matron; Robert French, associate patron; Edith Dowell secretary; Harriet Dodd, treasurer; Joyce Schultz, conductress; Debbie Russell, associate conductress; Mary Ellen Russell, chaplain; Leitha Glorch, marshal; and Joan Brosky, organist. Also, Frances Vycital, Adah; Patricia McCarroll, Ruth; Brenda Mueller, Esther; Wilma Christie, Martha; Dorothy Weichmann, Electa; Duane Overton, warder; Walter Mueller, sentinel; Thomas Russell, color bearer; and Mildred G. Greener, instructress. To conclude the installation ceremony, Daisy Jones and Duane Overton presented their jewels to Mr. and Mrs. Russell. A social hour followed the installation. NAIM Chapter Planning Party The annual Christmas party of St. Margaret's chapter of NAIM will be held Saturday, Dec. 14, at 8 p.m. in the homeof Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Alberts in Algonquin. There will be no gift exchange because the chapter donated a money purse to St. Charles Home for Boys to buy small gifts. School association last week. Smorgasbord For Wonder Lake Women The setting for the Christmas party of the Woman's club of Wonder Lake is the Holiday House restaurant at Holiday Park. The smorgasbord dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16. Reservations are to be made with Mrs. Conrad Rupp by Friday, the thirteenth. Those attending are reminded to bring ,their grab bag gifts. ' Holiday House can be found 4 half mile east of Route 12 on Route 134. ^ Decorated coffee cans filled with cookies, used games and -laying car<te, mustbe tiffrfed tp Mrs. Eugene Matesi ^by c. 13, for the Diagnostic center at Joliet. This is anllth district project. At the November meeting of the Woman's club of Wonder Lake, it was voted that the club give $25 to the Master association for the fish program. Federation Chairman Mrs. Robert Karlson announced that Jan. 8 is the deadline to turn in redemption stamps, and children's clothing for the Indian center. She suggested bringing them to the Christmas party, if this would be more convenient. Shop In McHenry SANTA CLAUS SPECIAL Dec. 11-13 6-8p.m. Dec. 14-15 1 -4p.m. Dec. 16-20 - 1-4,6-8 p.m. Dec. 21-23 1-4 p.m. Honolulu is Local Wedding In far away Honolulu, Hawaii Miss Barbara Smith was married Dec. 2 at 7 p.m., to Cpl. Phillip J, Schmidt of the UJS. Marine corps, with the Fort Shatter Catholic chaplain. Rev. Melvin V. Haggin, officiating. Miss Smith is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs* Walter M. Smith of 3515 N. Riverside drive, McHenry, and Mr. Schmidt who resided at 5320 W. Highland, McHenry, is the son of the. late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schmidt. The pretty bride and her bridegroom were attired in the traditional Hawaiian attire, with the bride wearing a white carnation lei and the groom an orchid lei which were exchanged during the ceremony. , Miss Smith was attended by her cousin, Karen Huemann of Johnsburg, who also wore an Hawaiian dress and orchid lei. Sgt. Patrick Daly of Chicago, now stationed in Hawaii, served as best man. A reception in their home community was postponed until a later date, when the bridegroom is discharged. Following a one-week wedding trip in Hawaii during his rest and relaxation from Vietnam service, the bride will return to reside with her parents until Cpl. Schmidt returns stateside. She is employed in McHenry. The groom is on his second tour of duty in Vietnam, for which he volun* teered. Both young people are graduates of McHenry high school with the class of 1963. He attended Whitewater college, Wis. until his enlistment in the Marine corps. He will continue his education following discharge from service. THE HOLIDAY The holiday season itefait approaching. Most everyone has started, at least, to give thought to Christmas gifts to special persons. It is a wonderful part of the Christman, the exchange of gifts, the little rememberances. Yet is it not the most important part Far more important is the religious aspect, the real reason why we have the Christmas. This holiday season, give something to yourself. • .something that will last and endure beyond the jingle bells and after the pretty wrappings haye since disappeared. Get into the real spirit of Christmas. Recognize the true meaning of Christianity. Find the faith and the strength to put God first Do good works, in God's name. Invite the world to share in your happiness, to follow your lead. Put God first and your life will be a beacon, a blazed trail that others will see and some will follow. You will know the meaning of Christmas all year long. ITEM: Polish chrome faucets in kitchen and bathropm at least once each week until they sparkle and shine. They'll corrode and rust less easily. I \ OPEN HOUSE WIG DEMONSTRATION December 15 1:30 p.m. Given by Playboy of Lake Geneva MRS. DeCICCO Holiday Prices on wig, falls, cascades, and wiglets. Prices $4.50 and up, refreshments served. Bargains women can't pass up. CALL 385-1980 R.S.V.P. § she'll love a SLEEPSHIRT by Phil Maid Great gift idea! Dreamy shirt with matching pants in easy-care Dacron* polyester/nylon/cotton. Yellow, turquoise or key lime, s-m-l. spuryeons 4400 W. Rt. 120 McHenry] rcr. t inryj XoW - X xjnn presents FASHIO FORUM Wigs by Carolyn Collins Crystal Lake, III. • Furs by Schntke's Mink Barn Marengo, j|j. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 1:00 P.M. Ajudvl v c&cA&ouJU r Nick To Visit Holiday At Therapy Center rf ! r* * .3 JL Preparing the decorated Christmas tree for the party sponsored by the women's auxiliary of the Easter Seal Therapy center for McHeriry county are, from left, Mrs. Jack Williams president of the auxiliary; Mrs. B.B. Neuchiller, and Mrs. V.E. Kell, members of the Christmas party committee, and Mrs. Hazen Arnold, co-chairman of the committee. This year the emphasis of the Christmas party at the Easter Seal Therapy center for McHenry County will be on children who are patients at the center and also the Kuenster family of Crystal Lake who will furnish the program. The event will be stage# at the center Dec. 14 from 2 to 3:30. Lively old St. Nick will be there with his big bag of gifts fqr each of the youngsters, who l jfilL not only include, thqse ^o. receive physical therapybutthe Speech therapy and swindlingtherapy youngsters* ' ' The Kuenster children will lead the audience in Christmas carols?and will sing Christmas songs. Over 80 invitationsxhave been AL. -- B. Neuchiller, Mrs. John Schmidt, Mrs. Bertil Dehlin and Mrs. Homer Mann. Assisting will be Robert Steffi, executive director at the center, and Mrs. Margaret Kistler of the Easter Seal board. iii A Million Christmas Bikes If all the new .Amerjeahrpade bicycles that wfft< Be given as Christmas gifts this year were laid end to end, they would stretch from downtown San Antonio to the suburbs of Chicago. Over a million new twosent out to the parentsBHhese are expected to patients. The sponsor is the women's auxiliary of the Easter Seal society, Mrs. Jack Williams of Crystal Lake president. The committee for the party includes Mrs. Williams; also Mrs. Arnold Hazen and Mrs. Eugene O'Brien, co-chairman; and Mrs. Vette Kell, Mrs. B. find their way under Christmas trees this year, as the bike remains the single most asked for present by American youngsters. Most popular choice in recent years has been the "high riser" bike, with small wheels and frame, high handlebars and a low, racy look that kids go for. 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