|AGE 2-PLAINDEALER-FRlDAY, JANUARY 5, 1973 ( Inaugural Balls Make Sta£e Capitol History MRS. JOHN FRANCIS OGBURN, III Amy Ronan Wed Saturday Amy Louise Ronan of Nash ville, Tenn., was a pretty bride as she walked down the aisle Saturday, Dec. 30, to meet her bridegroom, John Francis Ogburn, III of Nashville, Tenn., at the altar of St. Patrick's church, McHenry. Tte Rev. John W. Cahill officiated at the noon service, bride is the daughter of and Mrs. John Thomas Ronan of 2727 Justen road, McHenry, and her bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Kate Pratt Ogburn of 2601 Country Club road, Winston-Salem, N.C. and John F. Ogburn, Jr., also of Winston-Salem. , The bfiite wore a formal length gown of whitp peau de soie, fashioned with a high stand-up collar of Venice lace, long fitted sleeves with a lace flounce at the wrist and a double ruffled hem which swept into an attached train. Venice lace banding enhanced the bodice front, skirt and hem of the gown. For her veil, she chose a mantilla bordered with matching Venice lace. She carried a free-form bouquet of white and pink roses with lilies of the valley. Miss Amy Conklin of Nash ville, Tenn., attended the bride as mai<" of honor. Bridesmaids were ,-lrs. Roger Patnode of Nashville, Tenn., and Miss Diane Larsen of Blair, Neb., a cousin of the bride. Jean and Mary Ronan, sisters of the bride, served as junior bridesmaid and flower girl. The attendants were attired in electric blue taffeta faille floor length gowns featuring yoke collars, fitted long sleeves with cuff trim of guipure lace and white s*Jtin ribbons at the empire waistlines. Their headpieces were of matching guipure, lace and white satin streamers. Each carried a nosegay of red, pink and white flowers. The little flower girl wore a floor length pink silk gown fashioned with long sleeves and a ruffled hemline enhanced with lace and ribbon trim. She carried a white basket of pink rose petals and multi-colored flowers. Roger Earl Patnode of Nash ville, Tenn., served as best man. Groomsmen were Michael Trueblood of Nash ville, Tenn., Lewis Dozier of Madison, N.J., H. Leslie Clinton of Atlanta, Ga., James Robert Sheppard, Jr., of Winston-Salem, N.C., and John T. Ronan, Jr., of McHenry, brother of the bride. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Ronan chose a floor length silk shantung suit of deep pink with matching accessories. The bridegroom's mother wore a floor length dress of off-white THE COUNTRY CLUB (Open To The Public At All Times) TUESDAY NIGHT.*. . . Chicken in the 1 Basket French FriesXole Slaw Rolls WEDNESDAY NIGHT. Buffet ? THURSDAY NIGHT. . Steak Nite FRIDAY NIGHT... . Fish Fry 350 495 l95 IK m m If McHenry Country Club 820 N. John Street McHenry 385 1072 THE "SCOTCH LADS " Return In February & March II Mi IS! VA » !L silk with large Navy blue collar and cuffs and Navy blue ac cessories. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held at Turnberry Country club, where a champagne wedding breakfast was served along with mustc and dancing. The bride attended the Sacred Heart of Mary high school, Rolling Meadows, and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Vanderbilt university hM972. She is em ployed as a graduate nurse in the Public Health department of Nashville, Tenn. The bridegroom graduated from Phillips Exeter academy, Exeter, N.H. in 1965 and from Duke university in 1969. This past summer he studied Pediatrics at St. Mary's hospital, London, England. He is presently attending Van derbilt University School of Medicine and will receive a medical degree in May, 1973. Upon their return from 8 a wedding trip to Sun Valley, Idaho, the young people will make their home at jilOO Woodlawn drive, Nashville, Tenn. A rehearsal dinner honoring the couple was hosted by the groom's mother at Turnberry Country club for attendants and out-of-state visitors and relatives. The bride and her mother hosted a bridesmaid's luncheon for bridal attendants, lady friends and relatives at Barrington on Dec. 29. Other parties honoring the couple were held in Winston- Salem and Nashville. _ - - SC-- . Inaugurations and Inaugural Balls have become the most interesting January events in recent Illinois history. But long before the Inaugural Balls, when the legislative sessions began in December, the creation of new counties was the rhost noteworthy activity of the month. Also, a numbef of" milestones in Abraham Lin coln's career bear January dates. The first Inaugural Ball celebrated the swearing in of Gov. John R. Tanner on Jan. 11, 1897, and was held in the State Capitol. The House of Representatives served as the ballroom, the State Library was the banquet hall, and the Senate chamber was used as a promenade. The second Inaugural Ball was not held until 28 years later when Gov. Len Small began his second term, Jan. 12, 1925. It was in the State Arsenal in Springfield and was sponsored by the Hamilton club of Chicago. When Gov. Louis L. Emmerson took office on Jan. 15, 1929 the ball was a very formal affair and the crowd at the Arsenal was estimateclat ten thousand. By the time Gov. Henry Horner was inaugurated for his first term on Jan. 9, 1933, the Great Depression had begun and the governor requested that the ceremonies be made as simple as possible. A "Citizen's committee," however, spon sored an informal dan<Se at the Arsenal. When Horner was inaugurated for his second term on Jan. 11, 1937, the economic outlook was evidently brighter because the ball was sponsored by the Springfield Chamber of Commerce. The state Arsenal had burned on Feb. 18,1934, so the celebration returned to the Capitol. An estimated 20,000 guests attended the Inaugural Ball at /the beginning of Gov. Dwight H. Green's first term on Jan. 13. 1941. The main ball was in the new State \Armory, on the old Arsenal site, and there was an auxiliary dance in the Capitol. There was no Inaugural Ball to mark the beginning of Green's second term (Jan. 8, 1945) because of World War II. After the war and with the inauguration of Adlai E. Stevenson on Jan. 10* 1949, .the Inaugural Ball tradition was resumed and some seven thousand danced that night at the Armory. Gov. William,-G. Stratton began both of his terms (Jart. 12, 1953 and Jan>14, 1957) with Inaugural Balls held in the& Armory and private receptions and dinners at the Governor's Mansion. Gov., Otto Kerner repeated this program (on ^an. 9, 1961 and Jan. 11, 1965) and added dancing in the^apitol for the overflow attendance. When Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie took office on Jan. 13. 1969, he introduced a week-long series of inaugural events in cluding an inter-faith religious service, a community break fast, receptions/luncheons, and an inaugural concert at Or chestra hall in ChicagB. There were three Inaugural Balls in Springfield on Jan. 17: at the ArmorylCapitol, and the Holiday nlh East. Before the Constitution of 1848 the legislature met in December. In-that period more new counties weY^chartered in January than in ""Smy other month -- forty-four of^the state's 102. Nin£ central^ Illinois counties can celebrate their birthdays together because they were chartered on the same date, the moslTfbr^ny one day, Jan. 13, 1825./They are Adams, Hancock, Henry, Knox, Mercer, Peoria, Putnam, Schuyler, and Warren. Five northern counties also have the same birth date, Jan. 16, 1836: Kane, McHenry, Ogle, Whitesid^, and Winnebago. Plan Tentative Slate Of SC Club Officers The meeting of the McHenry Senior Citizens Club on Monday evening, Jan. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Jthe East Campus cafeteria will be a very important one, as the Nominating committee will be making their report and presenting the tentative slate of officers. Anyone who would like to serve as an officer, or know of someone who would like to take an office should contact Lester Baker, France Giel, George Clark, Mrs. Helen Strandquist or Mrs. Lyda Radisch. At the conclusion of the business session of the meeting, the election will be held. It is hoped that more members will become involved and be willing to assume the duties of some of the offices and committees. The program, "Caribbean Cruise," by American Air Lines should be very in teresting, and the added at traction of information as to how to padk to travel should be of interest and help in getting ready for the next trip. The Obus to the Loop on Wednesday, Jan. 10, will leave the McHenry State bank parking lot at 8:45 a.m. Ringwood Man Claims Bride In Switzerland A wedding of special interest in this community was solemnized in Binhard, Zurich, Switzerland, at 11 o'clock on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 23. United in marriage were Miss Maya Stauber of 714 W. Calhoun, Macomb, 111., and Mr. Thomas Walkington of 4 Ringwood. Miss Stauber's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Stauber of Zurich, Switzerland. Mr. Walkington is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Paul Walkington of Ringwood. A dinner followed the ceremony at Restaurant Traube in Rutschwilv Swit zerland. Last Saturday, Dec. 30, a reception was given by the bride's American parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Benoy, of Elkhorn, Wis., at the Ringwood United Methodist church hall. Seventy,rfive relatives and friends were in attendance. The newlyweds will make their home at 714 W. Calhoun, Macomb. Harrison PTA RUTHANN REGINA GARIFI ENGAGEMENT TOLD^- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. GflFifi of 1506 Sponsors Play Millstream drive, McHenry, announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruthann, to Craig L. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Reading JtLtl. 9 Davis of 3417 Castle, Woodstock. Mr. Davis graduated from Woodstock high school in 1967 and Western Illinois university in 1971, where he majored in Political Science. Miss Garifi is a 1971 graduate of McHenry high. An April 28,1973, wedding is planned. The bride received her education in Zurich, Swit zerland and her nurse's training at the Lindenhof Red Cross hospital in Bern, Swit zerland. She is a registered nurse at the Health center. Western Illinois university, Macomb. Her husband, a 1967 graduate of McHenry high school, spent four years in the Navy and is now a student at Western Illinois university. The couple met while she was an AFS student living with the Wilbur Benoy family at Elkhorn, Wis., in 1966-67. She attended the Elkhorn high school that year and then went back to her native Switzerland. Miss Stauber returned to the States in April, 1972. The Harrison PTA in Wonder Lake will sponsor a play- reading of "What Did I Do?*', given by the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic for McHenry County. Gerald Pettera will direct this play which relates parents' in fluence on their children, some difficulties in raising children, and then invites audience participation in offering solutions. Everyone is invited to par ticipate or just listen on Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 7:30. Refreshments and con versation will follow. ROSEMARIE THELEN BETROTHAL TOLD - Announcement of the engagement of their daughter, Rosemarie, to Dan Rose hasi been announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Thelen of Pistakee Highlands. Her fiance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rose of Oak Park. Both young people are attending Purdue university, Lafayette, tyid. An August wedding is planned. JL Preparation For Parenthood Classes Offered A reminder to prospective parents comes from Mrs. Carolyn Schmidt, R.N., director of nursing services at Memorial Hospital for McHenry County in Woodstock. Mrs. Schmidt says the next "Preparation for Parenthood" free instructional course - a two-evening session - will be held Jan. 8 and Jan. 15. The informational program will be held/at 8 p.m. in the hospital dMing room on both Jan. 8 arid Jan. 15, as a free community service program of Memorial hospital. Prospective parents are asked to obtain the routjne permission slip from their doctors. Both husband^ and wives are welcome'at this meeting and many men do attend, judging by attendance at previous quarterly meetings ^fn this series. Staff doctors and MARRIAGE LICENSES Richard E. Wiegman, Jr., 4911 W. Route 120, McHenry, and Shirley C. Jenkins, 1512 N. Freund, McHenry. Clarence C. Sossong, 410 S. Venice, McHenry, and Jean Marie Raske, 51 S. Smith, Palatine. Rodney D. Witt, 8808 Memory trail, Wonder Lake and Kathleen Ann Beyer, 737 Clay, Woodstock. Michael J. Grosse, 618 Hill, McHenry, and Patti D. Brockett, 7510 McHenry avenue, Crystal Lake. Steven C. Smith, 201 Benham, Kirkland, and Susan M. Lundy, 2805 Beachview,JVIcHenry. You need not be middle aged to remember when you wished for the income that you can't live on now. nurses assist in presenting the program, aided by movies provided by funds obtained from the Woman's auxiliary. Tips For The Homemaker Pat Sullivan, McHenry County Home Economics Extension adviser, often hears homemakers questioning how to clean the inside of coffee makers. *' She suggests stains a,nd hard water deposits on the ihside of aluminum coffee pots can be removed by using a soap-filled steel wool pad or by perking a pot of water to which one to two tablespoons cream of tartar have been added. To clean aluminum interior or parts, do not use a solution made with baking soda, Chlorine bleach or a water softening agent. Such cleaning solutions cause darkened and pitted surfaces. Also, check the label on coffee stain removers before using on aluminum. Use a commercial coffee cleaner periodically on chrome-plated pots and stainless steel pots and parts to remove accumulated stains which resist regular normal cleaning. INTERNATIONAL /RESTAURANT -OPENS TONITE, JAN. 5th« % After twelve years as proprietor-chef of his award-winning restaurant in Chicago, Sasha is bringing adventurous gourmet dining to McHenry. The internaiioTlal menu offers a wide variety of famous dishes garnered from the great cuisines of tne world. Dinners from $3.85. Jim McGahan at the grand on weekends. . .and (possibly) a song or two from Sasha. Dinners served from 5 p.m. Tues. thru Sat, from 1 p.m. Sun. Reservations call 385-8899 3312 CHAPEL HILL RD. at the Johnsburg Bridge WATER-WELLS PUMPS THE BEST WATER SYSTEM INSTALLED IS THE C HEAPE ST WATER WELL SUBMERSIBLE DRILLING PUMPS SALES AND SERVICE McHEniRY COUNTY WELL & PUMP CO.- 385-5252-Res. 385-0713 4913 W. McCullom Lk. Kd. • McHenry DEBRAANN BETTS SET WEDDING DATE ~ An Aug. 4 wedding is planned by Debra Ai\n Betts and William H. Bork. The date was disclosed foliowing announcement of their engagement by Miss Betts' parents Mr and Mrs. Robert Betts of Ringwood. Ms. Betts is a senior at Augustana college, majoring in speech therapy. Her fiance, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Bork of 10728 S. Avenue L, Chicago is a graduate of Augustana and plans to attend graduate school'next fall. TOE 1QBBLER IS OFFERING 25% OFF • COATS & • SN0WSUITS Extraordinary Values for. •Toddlers 2 to 4 and •Regulars 4 to 14! j 3430W.Ebn McHenry, J11. 385-0746