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PAGE2-PLAINDE^LER-WED\KSD\\ M <1 - ' , Open Full Opera House Year After Renovation MR. AND MRS. RALPH E. SMITH, JR. BRIDAL COUPLE - The marriage of Miss Peggy Ann DeRango, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis DeRango, of 130 Glen road, Rockford, to Mr. Ralph E. Smith, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Smith, 3612 W. Annestreet, Mcllenry.took place Aug. 2 at a nuptial Mass in St. Peter's cathedral, Rockford, with the Rev. Father Sweeny officiating. They are presently residing in the Westbrook apartments, in Downers Grove, 111. The bride was honored at six showers prior to the wedding. Pribble Will Lecture For League Mem bers William C. Pribble will lecture on "How to Paint the Sti l l Life" at this month's meeting of the Northland Area Art League (N.A.A.L.) , Friday, Aug. 29 at 8 p.m. in the Fellowship hall of the First Congregational church, 461 Pierson street . Crystal Lake. Pribble 's paintings have been exhibited in shows and galleries through-out the United States and he is represented in many private collections. He has twenty-five years teaching experience, . Including ten at the American Academy of Art . Presently he conducts classes in his private studio at 215 Lincoln Parkway in Crystal Lake. The August meeting marks the beginning of N.A.A.L. 's policy of rotat ing i ts monthly meetings among Crystal Lake, Woodstock and McHenry. September 's meeting will again be in Crystal Lake, the October and November meetings in Woodstock, and January and February in McHenry. N.A.A.L. was formed earl ier this year in response to a long fel t need for st imulation, recognit ion and information among area art ists from a variety of disciplines. Mem­ bership has grown since April from a few founders to more than sixty. Persons involved or interested in any phase of any of the arts are invited to at tend Friday's meeting and-or to contact Lori Wilhelm, mem­ bership chairman. N.A.A.L., P () Box 131, McHenry, for further information and a membership application. In­ formation and membership applications will also be available at the meeting Friday, to which the public is invited. However, there is a small admission fee to non- members. Persons at tending the lecture and meeting should enter the church by^the main floor door at the east end of the building and proceed to the meeting hall on the second floor. Garden Club Tells House Walk Plans FRAN'S HIDDEN CURL Heautv Salon • Haircuts & Blow Dry Styling • Permanent Waves • Body Waves • Personalized Coloring High Lights lusf FOR YOU 344 1019 1212 N. Green St. Office 8 McHenry, III. Final plans are currently being made by the Richmond Garden club for i ts house walk to be held in Richmond, on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 10 a .m. to 4 p.m. There will be four homes open for the tour as well as an open house at the Nippersink distr ict l ibrary. Garden club members will be serving at the tea table and arts and crafts booths at the Community church as well as serving as hostesses at the various homes. The lovely homes to be shown include those of Mr. and Mrs. Will is Arthur, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Challed, Mr. and Mrs. Will iam J . Karls , al l in Rich­ mond. and the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gwizdala at Spring Grove. The three Richmond homes, the Community church and the l ibrary are within easy walking distance of each other, with a short pleasant drive necessary to reach the fourth home. Proceeds from the tour wil l be used for vi l lage beautif icat ion projects . Please mark the calendar and make plans now to join the tour on Sept. 17. The man who knows it al l is as dangerous to so­ ciety as the man who knows nothing. Carol McFarland Becomes Bride Of C.T. Reilly Before an al tar decorated with white, pale yellow and pale green flowers with white luj i mums marking the family pews. Miss Carol L McFarland i>ecame the bride of Charles T Reil ly Saturday afternoon at 2:30."Aug. 23. The Rev. Fr. Joseph Kulak performed the ceremony in St Mary's Catholic church The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Lee Mc­ Farland. 1509 Morgan Trail . McHenry, and the bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Margaret Stowel. 3816 W. Main street , McHenry. A candlelight gown of hand pearled, imported chanti l ly lace appliqued on opalescent sata-peau material was worn by the Iqvely bride. The self t rain was circled with the same lace. An empire waist l ine and Bishop sleeves added to the elegance of the dress. The headpiece was an open flower of imported chanti l ly lace and each petal was bordered with seed pearls . A f ingert ip veil fel l from the headpiece and a long, separate veil extended over the train. The veil also was bor­ dered with chanti l ly lace. Her bouquet was cream colored roses, s tephanotis and baby's breath with ivory, grosgrain streamers. The maid of honor was Nancy Oehme, Bloomingdale. Bridesmaids were Wendy Miller of McHenry and Therese Calass. Berwyn. The at tendants wore pink, knit halter dresses with hip length jackets. Crocheted pink straw hats with trai l ing pink sat in r ibbons, completed the ensembles. Their f lowers were pink roses, s tephanotis and baby's breath. Timothy Reil ly, McHenry, was the best man. Richard Oleszczuk, McHenry, and Robert Mauch, Milwaukee, Wis. , were groomsmen. A shocking pink sleeveless dress with a woven jacket of a darker pink, pale pink and pale yellow color was chosen by the bride 's mother. She carried white cymbidium orchids on her purse. The bridegroom's mother wore a swirled green print dress with a middy collar and wore a white cymbidium orchid corsage. A reception was held at the McHenry Country club at 4:30 p.m. for 175 guests The young couple spent five days at LasVegas, Nev. , and will make their home at 1109 N. 4th street , McHenry. The bride is employed as a computer operator. Her husband, a graduate of Notre Dame, is a probation officer and currently enrolled in the John Marshall Law school. Ridgefield Grange Holds Benefit Dance Friday, Sept. 5, wil l be dance t ime again, when the Ridgefield Grange annual benefi t dance which will take place at the American Legion hall in Crystal Lake at 9 p.m. The band will play a variety of tunes for the delight of both • ung and old. Tickets are available from Ridgefield Grange members and the donation price wil l include a lunch served by the ladies of the Grange. Tickets wil l also be available at the door + NEW W ^ OWNERS MI AT THE GREEN PEARL 3425 PEARL ST. IOC 11 111 McHENRY. ILLINOIS OOD O I.OU FRIDAY & SATURDAY NITE SING-A-LONG" Psychological Interpretation of your hand and revealing mysteries of tea leaves - By well known Analyst. WEEKLY - TUESDAYS from 2 to 4 FRI. - FISH FRY - LAKE PERCH • HOME COOKED MEALS * BREAKFAST, LUNCHEON & DINNERS COME IN TODAY/ ~Thurs. NEW DINING HOURS: Tues. thru Thurs. 7am to 10pm Fri. & Sat. 7am to Upm - Sun. 7am to 10pm CLOSED MONDAY V "The Opera House will soon be closed for renovation but the Woodstock Fine Arts associat ion will be working as. hard as ever to serve the community." says Darlene Fiske. WFAA president . In describing the work ol this organization Mrs. Fiske ex­ plains. "Our purpose has been twofold As one of our goals we have promoted the preser­ vation and restorat ion of the Woodstock Opera House. Work will soon begin on the Opera House Community center-and of course we're very happy. The WFAA will now be con­ centrat ing on what has actually been our major function al l along. I am referring to our work as the arts council for the McHenry county area." The WFAA has been involved in pi lot projects at tracting international at tention. The Conductor-in-Residence program brings Dr. Elmer Thomas of the Universi ty of C i n c i n n a t i , C o l l e g e - Conservatory of Music, to McHenry county to work with students, bands, choirs , and chorales. The young people 's concert held last spring brought al l f if th through eighth grade students in McHenry county to a concert and gave the children the opportunity to talk with and question professional orchestra members. Also due to WFAA efforts , Woodstock became the first community in the United States to sponsor an Affi l iate Artist . Niki Flacks, an actress and singer who has held major roles in theater and television, met with and performed for groups throughout the area, from kindergarten classes to senior ci t izens. The Affi l iate Artist program begins i ts third year with the arrival of Ken Frankel . award-winning director, later this year. A WFAA-sponsored activi ty of long standing and tremen­ dous success is the "Encounter with the "Theatre" which brings Ksther Wanieck and her acting troop to the classroom. Thousands of area students- have benefitted from these exhilarating productions which are specially tailored to the interests and needs of McHenry county students. October begins the twelfth year of the Creative Living series, a series designed to st imulate and amuse a con­ temporary audience. ' This year 's roster includes, among others. inter nationally- renowned chef. Louis Szath- mary, contral to. Isola Jones, and mystic. Irene Hughes. Mrs. Fiske adds, "Although the Opera House will be closed for renovation, we're going full speed ahead with the major work of our organization. We hope that with the advice and part icipation of the community we will continue serving the ci t izens of McHenry county." Community Calendar AUGUST 28 Lady Foresters -- Regular Meeting - Oak Room of Montini Middle School - 8 p.m. McHenry Garden Club - Regular Meeting -- Mary Burdahl Home - Arlington Heights - 12 Noon. McHenry Senior Cit izens Club - Refresher Course for Senior Cit izens Taking Driver 's Renewal Tests - 10 a.m. to 12 noon. - McHenry City Hall . AUGUST 30 St . Margaret Chapter of NAIM - Cards - Oak Room - St. Mary's - 7:30 p.m. Wonder Lake Firemen's Dance - Johnsbufg Community Hall -- 9 p.m. t i l l . 1 a .m. AUGUST 30-31 Junque Sale -- Lakemoor Municipal Building - Spon­ sored By Civil Defense Unit -- Start ing At 9 a.m. SEPTEMBER 2 Marcia Mary Ball Circle Meeting - 12:30 p.m. -- First United Methodist Church. SEPTEMBER 3 McHenry Grams Club -- Important Meeting Followed By Social Hour - City Hall Club Room - 1 p.m. Sharp. SEPTEMBER 4 Lady Foresters Tour to Sara Lee Kitchen - Bus Leaves St . Mary's 8:30 a.m. - Make Reservations With Leoda Freund. Loretta Freund or Viola Justen. Lakeland Park Women's Club Meeting - 12:30 p.m. - Lakeland Park Community House. 1217 N. Sunset Drive. McHenry Senior Cit izens Club - Refresher Course For Senior Cit izens Taking Driver 's Renewal Tests - 10 a.m. to 12 noon. -- City Hall . Regular LP.P.O.A. Board Meeting - 8 p.m. - Lakeland Park Community House. SEPTEMBER 6 St . Margaret Chapter of NAIM --. No Bowling. SEPTEMBER 8 Shear Honesty OFFERING THE VERY FINEST IN PROFESSIONAL SFRVICES APPOINTMENTS NOT ALWAYS NECESSARY! GRAND OPENING AUGUST 25 THRU AUGUST 30 SPECIAL PRICES! TINT TOUCH-UP '750 BLEACH TOUCH-UP *1000 FROSTINGS '1500 DRYER PERM _T__T 2000 'IS00 PERM jvor *12°° Shear Honesty 3325 W. ELM ST. (RTE. 120) McHENRY PHONE 385-8567 HOURS- MON--WED 9-5 5Sat. 9-4 ' THURS-FRI 9-7:30 OVER A TEA CUP - Over their tea cups, these ladies are discussing plans for the annual luncheon and card party sponsored by the Lotus Country Women's club to benefit community projects. The event will be held in St. Peter's church hall, Spring Grove, Wednesday, Sept. 10. The luncheon starts at noon. Many prizes will be offered in favorite card games. Pictured, left to right, are Eva Freund, Frances Heinemann, Kay Smith, president, and Dolores May. „McHenry Senior Cit izens Club -- Bus-Luncheon Trip to Sara Lee Bakeries. -- Bus Leaves McHenry Savings & Loan Associat ion Parking Lot. Green Street , 9:15 a.m. McHenry Senior Cit izens Club Meeting -- 7:30 p.m. - East Campus Cafeteria. SEPTEMBER9 Town & Country Newcomers Club September Business Meeting and Crafts Showing -- Shepherd of the Hil ls Lutheran Church -- 7:30 p.m. SEPTEMBER 10 Annual Lurcheon, Card Party - St. Peter 's Hall -- Spring Grove -- Sponsored By Lotus Country Woman's Club - 12 Noon. McHenry Senior Cit izens Club Bus Trip to Chicago Loop - - Bus Leaves McHenry State Bank Parking Lot -- 8:45 a.m. SEPTEMBER 12-13 Rummage Sale -- First United Methodist Church -- 3717 W. Main Street -- Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon -- Pickup Call 385-0931. SEPTEMBER 13 The Friendship Club Dinner and Meeting - First United Methodist Church Dinner - 6 p.m. - Program - 7:30 p.m. -- McHenry Senior Cit izens Club Kitchen Band. SEPTEMBER 19 St . Margaret Chapter of NAIM - Regular Meeting - Oak Room - St. Mary's -- 7:30 p.m. SEPTEMBER 22 McHenry Senior Cit izens Annual Fall Smorgasbord Dinner and Meeting -- East Campus Cafeteria. -- Dinner - 6:30 p.m. - Program 8 p.m. ~ McHenry Senior Cit izens Club Kitchen Band. SEPTEMBER 24 McHenry Senior Cit izens Club | ius Trip - Luncheon-Tour to "House On The Rock", Spring Green, Wis. New Glarus; and Monroe, Wis. -- Bus Leaves McHenry State Bank Parking Lot at 7:30 a.m. SEPTEMBER 27 St . Margaret Chapter of NAIM - Cards -- Oak Room -- St . Mary's -- 7:30 p.m. Church Plans Anniversary Dinner Dance Sepherd of the Hills Lutheran church. 404 N. Green street , is planning a dinner-dance in honor of i ts tenth anniversary at the Branded Steak house. Crystal Lake. Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. The church began as a mission church in 1965. Pastor Donald Johnson served the congregation from 1965 - 1968. The Rev. Roger Schneider has been serving the congregation since that t ime. The parish has grown to a membership of 1.200 baptized members. Those planning to at tend the dinner-dance are encourage to purchase t ickets after any of the morning worship services. BIRTHS MCHENRY HOSPITAL Mr. and Mrs. Walter Har- becke announce the bir th of a daughter. Aug. 19. A son was born Aug. 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Geraro Bahena. Mr. and Mrs Richard Mack of Island Lake, became parents of a son Aug. 20. »• OCTOBER 2 Lakeland Park Women's Club Meeting - 12:30 p.m. -- Lakeland Park Community House -- 1717 North Sunset Drive. Regular LP.P.OA. Board Meeting#- 8 p.m. -- Lakeland Park Community House. OCTOBER 6 McHenry Senior Cit izens Club Executive Committee Meeting - 3 p.m. - Landmark School. OCTOBER 7 Marcia Mary Ball Circle Meeting - 12:30 P.M. -- First United Methodist Church BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schatz of Waukegan announce the bir th of their f irst child, Jesse Steven. Aug. 23, a t St . Therese hospital . Waukegan. He weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz. His maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McMillan of Wonder Lake and the paternal ones are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schatz of McHenry. The new mother is the former Jeanne McMillan of Wonder Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Macek. McHenry, became parents of a son Aug. 16. HOSPITAL NOTES MCHENRY HOSPITAL Patients admitted to McHenry hospital included Lil l ian Borta, Ruby Olson, Mary Martin, Wonder Lake. Patr icia Grams. Joseph Bauml. Laureen Batchelder. Christ ine Freeland, Leo Sobieski . Debra Bachechi, Baby Candice Johnson. John Erzig. Vickie Clary, Vera Purvey, Rosalie Smith, Katherine Tussey, Denise Griff in, DeWayne Cavender, Margaret Brown, Gertrude Casey, Benjamin DeCicco, Virginia Posthuma, Herman Phil l ips, Sven Hanson, McHenry; Forrest O. Berg, Spring Grove. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Admittances to Memorial hospital . Woodstock, include Raymond Hansen, Mark Decker. Russell Lehr, Charles Cashin. Baby Chad Marke, Sophie Dyck, Wonder Lake; Holly Hager, Lynn Ann Had- dish. Master Michael Het- termann. Glenn Benson, Peter Schaefer, Bernard McWhinne, McHenry; and Thomas Petska, Spring Grove. HARVARD HOSPITAL Mrs. Frank Nordmeyer, Wonder Lake; Harold Krug. Mrs. George Papiech and John Kelly, McHenry; were patients in Harvard hospital . I MR. AND MRS. WALTER PRETZMAN OBSERVE GOLDEN WEDDING - Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pretzman of Richmond will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 31, with open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Huntei; Country club for their many friends and neighbors. Walter Pretzman and the former Marian Foley w ere married Sept. 9, 1925. The Pretzmans have two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Caroyl) Stermer of Crystal Lake and Phyllis Schubert of Midland, Tex ., one son, Walter, Jr., of Virginia Beach, Va., and twelve grandchildren. ^ • 1 V . F . W . • • I F C OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ! 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Add 12 cup finely chopped on­ ions and reserved mush­ rooms; saute for 5 minutes. Stir in 1 can (10-34 oz.) con­ densed cream of mushroom soup, >4 cup chopped pars­ ley, >4 teaspoon ground white pepper Bring to boil ing point Reduce heat and gently st ir in 6 hard cooked eggs, chopped; heat unti l hot Spoon about V2 cup mixture into each hot patty shell or . if desired, serve over hot toast or toast­ ed English muffins K* GUACAMOLE DIP Mash 2 r ipe avocados Add 2 small green onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and l 4 teaspoon original Worcestershire sauce. This avo­ cado dip yields one cup and is best when mixed just before serving Freedom From UNWANTED HAIR ELECTROLYSIS . . . for PERMANENT Removal of Superfluous Hair. Physician-approved Method Free leaflet on Request. Private Consultation without charge CHARLENE FAME - Electrologist 962-0434 Suite 1-C, 995 No. Main St., Rockford Free Parking - Convenient Entrance at Rear.