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\ PAGE 1 - PLA1NDEALER - WEDNESDAY. AUGUSTJ7, lfH Extensive Tour Plans Arranged For Area Club w it / Singles Will Swing Their Partners Aug. 19 "Do-si-do and swing your partner." These are some of the sounds to be heard after the next meeting of Parents Without Partners, Smile Chapter 189. The meeting will be held Friday, Aug. 19 at 8:30 p.m. in the American Legion home in Crystal Lake. The newcomers orientation for all first time guests begins at 8 p.m. Following the meeting there will be square dancing. Tom Peters from McHenry is bringing a group for demon­ stration purposes. If one has % always wanted to try square dancing, here's the chance. There will be refreshments, conversation and dancing afterward. Activities for the end. of August are a luau, family ice cream social, birthday party, bowling, Las Vegas night dance: family treasure hunt, and some coffee and discussion nights.' Those eligible for mem­ bership in Parents Without Partners are single parents, divorced, widowed, separated or unmarried. Custody of the children is not a requirement for membership. Those in­ terested may call 815-459-5262 for more information or write to PWP, P.O. Box 165, Crystal Lake, 111. 60014. T.H.E.O.S. Group Hosts Companionship-Support MR. AND MRS. RICHARD M. MARSH FLORIDA HONEYMOON-Rickard L. and Monica L. (Neiss) Marsh chose Florida as their honeymoon destination after their marriage Saturday, Ang. 6 in St. John the Baptist Catholic church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cart Neiss of McHenry, and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Marsh of Richmond. A reception for the couple followed the ceremony at the Johnsbnrg Community club. The newlyweds will make their home in McHenry. DON PEASLEY PHOTOGRAPHY The date is Tuesday, Aug. 23, the time: 5:30 p.m. and the place: the First United Methodist church, 3717 West Main street for the next meeting of the T.H.E.O.S. group. The T.H.E.O.S. (To Help Each Other Smile) meet the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., at the church, to have dinner together, and then share an evening of won­ derfully warm and un­ derstanding fellowship. This is a non-denominational group for widows and widowers. The purpose is to extend fellowship and combat loneliness, share experiences, supply information, offer support over rough spots, and offer evenings of pleasant entertainment and relaxation with the opportunity to make new friendships. Widows and widowers are most welcome to come to the T.H.E.O.S. meetings, and participate in the good times and friendly comradeship. The 140 McHenry Senior Citizens at the Monday, Aug. 8 meeting agreed that John Doerr's reports are always of great interest to the members, as he is the tour chairman, and is always busy arranging the very interesting trips for the club members. He reported forty have signed up for the bus-luncheon-ballgame Tuesday, Sept. 6 to see the Cub- St. Louis game. The bus will leave the McHenry Savings and Loan parking lot at 11:15 a.m. Box seats have been reserved. There are still reservations available for the trip to the Amana Colonies Sept. 12 and 13. The bus for Amana, Iowa, will leave form the McHenry Savings & Loan parking lot at 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12 and arrive at Amana in time for lunch at the Homestead inn. Dinner will be at the Ox Yoke inn, and the night will be spent at the Holiday inn. Tour of the Colonies will be from about 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday. On Tuesday the bus will leave at 9 a.m. for West Branch, Iowa, where visitors may tour the Hoover museum and library, and lunch at the Hoover House; arriving home about 6:30 p.m. This is a very interesting trip, with exceptionally good meals. Mrs. Louise Giel is taking reservations for this trip so contact her promptly if in­ terested in going as there are not many reservations still available. Mrs. Clara Knetzer, loop bus chairlady, has a vary few reservations still available for the Sept. 14 loop bus trip. Contact her at once if in­ terested. President Lockerbie read two poems after opening ceremonies. One was special as it was sent in by former members of the club who have moved away, and each line ' began with the letters in their surname and included an in­ vitation for members to visit their home when travelling in their area. Mr. Lockerbie reminded the ladies to volunteer to bring cakes as it saves the social chairlady and her committee considerable time when they do not have to make so many calls to secure the needed number of cakes for the meetings. Mrs. Louise Oid is selling the tickets for the annual fall smorgasbord Monday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m., at West Campus cafeteria. Make reservations early as seating is limited. Mrs. Giel also mentioned that she will be taking the money for the bus, luncheon-theater trip to Drury Lane North, Wed­ nesday, Oct. 19, at the first meeting in September. * Jim Zednik, bowling chairman, resorts the bowling is going good, but invites new members to participate, on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m., Fridays at 1 p.m. When "Happy Birthday" was being sung to members celebrating birthdays at this time, Mr. Lockerbie mentioned that his "kid sister" Agnes Hutchison (also a member of the club) was celebrating her ninety-third birthday on the ninth. "Happy Anniversary" was also sung and the only couple in / attendance celebrating this event was Emily and Henry Rahn. John Doerr reported receiving data from the Niles Windjammer Travel service on "Golden Years Tour" to Las Vegas. He passed out pam­ phlets on the tour. Mrs. Bertha Quinn then in­ troduced John Joidinger who gave a very interesting program with slides depicting life before, during and after the Civil war after which the social committee served refresh­ ments. The next meeting of the club will be Monday, Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m., at East Campus cafeteria when the program will be "The Keen Agers" band from Wauconda. Due to the Labor day holiday, the executive committee meeting will be Monday, Aug. 29 at 3:30 p.m. at Landmark school. MR. AND MRS. MATTHEW JOHN OLK RAINBOW WEDDING--Pastel tints of the rainbow were chosents the color theme for the wedding of Janice Lee Peterson of Wonder Lake and Matthew John Oik of McHenry. The Rev. William Schwartz heard the exchange of marital vows in St Mary's Catholic church Friday, July 22, during a 5 p.m. nuptial Mass. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Dannehy of Wonder Lake and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. George Buttell of Elgin. Congratulations were extended to the couple by 150 guests at the Johnsburg Community club following the ceremony. Both are McHenry Community high school graduates with the bride employed as a nurse's aid and the groom as a printer. They are making their home in McHenry. •. The empire style dress with the high waistline seems to be a favorite for summer dresses. The square neckline or a square look fashioned with lace or narrow embroidery is seen on many of these garments. Diamonds From Groom Worn By Judy L. Miller A gift of diamond earrings and a gold chain bracelet from Joseph Richard Dehn were worn by Judy Lynn Miller when the bridal couple repeated nuptial vows Saturday, Aug. 12. The Mass took place in St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic church, Crystal Lake, at 5 p.m with the Rev. John Holdren officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, John Miller of 310 Timothy lane, McHenry, and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dehn of 2207 Johnsburg road, McHenry. Soloist Craig Spengel offered musical selections including "Evergreen", "Never My Love", "Until the Twelfth of Never" and "Ave Maria". White, yellow and peach tinted gladioli decorated the altar. Readings from the Old Testament, "The Creation of Women" and from the New Testament, "The Greatest of These.is Love", were read by the groom during the service Hie bride chose a gown of white quiana. Cap sleeves led to a Queen Anne neckline of English net and Venice lace. The empire bodice fell to a full skirt with an attached chapel length train. The hemline and skirt were trimmed in lace to match her gown. A bouquet of peach roses, stephanotis, phalaenopsis orchids and white and yellow elegance carnations was carried. The bride was attended by Susan DeCicco of McHenry. MAR RAY DANCE STUDIO 3923 W. MAIN ST., McHENRY, ILL. 385-6077 Registration For Fall Classes AUGUST 18-19 S 20th - 12 P.M. TO 6 P.M Bridesmaids were Danielle Doherty, a McHenry friend of the bride; Susan Dehn of McHenry, the groom's sister; Susan Wentzel, friend of the bride from DeKalb and two of the bride's sisters from McHenry, Jane and,; Julie Miller. A niece of the groom, Heather Wakitsch of McHenry acted as flower girl. The attendants wore gowns of maize matte jersey. Chiffon capes, edged in satin ribbon, were worn over the empire bodices styled with spaghetti straps. Maize picture hats covered in chiffon completed the outfit. Each carried a nosegay of peach and white daisies, baby's breath and streamers. Duties of- best man were handled by Greg Freund of McHenry. Two brothers of the groom, John and Mark Dehn; Harry May, the groom's uncle; Jerry Miller, the bride's brother; and Bruce Harbecke, a friend of the groom, were groomsmen. All are from McHenry. John Doherty of McHenry, a cousin of the bride, was ring bearer. Ushers in­ cluded Larry Hirschey of Crystal Lake and Ron Miller, both friends of the groom. Mrs. Miller was gowned in a sleeveless, formal length A line dress of pink matte jersey with a chiffon cape while the groom's mother chose a full length gown" of mint green with a sheer floral print jacket. Two hundred guests toasted the bridal pair at a sit down dinner at the Johnsburg Community club immediately after the ceremony Upon their return from a honeymoon trip to Ocho Rios in Jamaica, the newlyweds will make their home in Crystal Lake. Schadler-Nolan Exchange Vows- Rings Aug. 13 Karen Kay Schadler and Christopher Patrick Nolan accepted the committments of marriage with an exchange of nuptial vows and rings Saturday, Aug. 13, in Immanuel Lutheran church, Elgin, N.D. Pastor Paul Henderich of­ ficiated at the altar decorated with bouquets in tints of yellow and lavender during the lovely 7 p.m. ceremony. Musical selections included "Wedding Song", "Wedding Prayer", and "Lord's Prayer". The bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Adam Schadler of Carson, N.D. and the parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. John Nolan of McHenry. The bride wore a princess style bridal gown with long sleeves and an embroidered halter top. The skirt flowed into a full train and a waist length veil completed the ensemble. She wore an opel necklace that was given by the groom as a wedding gift and carried yellow roses. A cousin of the bride, Mrs. Dave Dauwen of Lemmon, S.D. attended as matron of honor with Mrs. Trem Nolan of Orangeville, 111., the groom's sister-in-law,| and Mary Ann Stockert of Dickinson, N.D., a friend of the bride, acting as bridesmaids'. The role of flowergirls was handled by Theresa and Michelle Schadler, both nieces of the bride from Watertown, Wis. Orchid princess styled gowns with angel-winged sleeves were worn by the attendants with jade chokers. Each carried bouquets of mixed flowers with •SPECIAL PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES FOR TINY TOTS •TAP •BALLET •LADIES TAP •MODERN JAZZ •TAP t TUMBLING FOR BOYS •ACROBATIC. Beginning, Intermediate and advanced PLEASE CALL OR VISIT OUR STUDIO TO REGISTER CLASSES START SEPT. 6th. mm Something Html $ spurgeons 4400W.RTE. 120 McHENRY 3S5-4100 green ribbons and wore mat­ ching floral headpieces. Trem Nolan of Orangeville, HI. carried out best man duties for his brothef while groom­ smen included Scott Nolan Of Chicago, another brother of the groom, and Richard Schadler of Watertown, Wis., the bride's brother. A cousin of the bride, Jamey Hauge of Leith, N.D., was ring bearer and ushers were Larry Plinderer of Carson, N.D., the bride's cousin, and Patrick Bagely of Dickinson, N.D., a friend of the groom. The bride's mother wore a sea green gown designed with an empire waist and a lace jacket while Mrs. Nolan chooe a floral print dress with a complimentary chiffon caftan. Each wore a corsage of car­ nations centered with a single rose. Guest congratulated the couple at a reception held at the Community crater, Elgin, N.D. immediately after the ceremony. Following a honeymoon trip to Yellowstone and Glacier National parks, the newlyweds will make their home in Lemmon, S.D. The bride is employed in Jacobson Memorial hospital, Elgin, N.D,, in the department of medical records and the groom is a teacher in Lemmon Public school. Lemmon. S.D. Home Sweet Home This will be remem­ bered as the summer we discovered a place tourists haven't spoiled-home. -Changing Times. Timely Sign On a building being repaired: "Pardon us while we change into something more comfort­ able." -Banner, Nashville. CHRISTINE GELASI ENGAGEMENT-Dr. and Mrs. John Gelasi of 7818 W. Hillside road, Crystal Lake, announce the engagement of their doughter, Christine, to Tom Wakitsch, the son of Mr. and Mrs. GcrnM Wakitsch of 3911 Hillcrest, Johnsbnrg. The bride-elect attended Northern Illinois university and served as a member of the UJ. Navy in Gnnntanamo Bay, Cuba. Her flnnce is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and was stationed nt Ft. Myer, Va. while a member of the UJS. Army. Both are curruntfy employed at McHenry County college. OPEN HOUSE - Donald and Veretta (Toots) Gerstad of 888 N. Dale avenue, McHenry, will celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Their five children, Del, SueHaidlnger, Roger, Eddie and Jennifer cordially invite all their friends and relatives to an open house Saturday Aug. 28 after 7 p.m. at their home. No formal invitations are being sent and no gifts requested. Community Calendar AUGUST 17 Family Service and Com­ munity Mental Health Center- Regular Monthly Board of Directors Meeting-7:30 p.m.- 3409 W. Waukegan Road-Open to the Public. AUGUST 18 McCullom Lake Con­ servation Club-Lakeland Park Community House, 1717 N. Sunset-8 p.m. AUGUST 19 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM--Meeting-St. Mary's Oak Room-Bring Canned Goods & Grocery Items For Prizes-7:30 p.m. AUGUST 21 Knights of Columbus-Family Picnic at Petersen Park- Masonic Lodge Members are Invited. AUGUST 22 McHenry Senior Citizens Club-Meeting-7:30 p.m.-East Campus Cafeteria-Program: Keen Agers Band From Wav AUGUST 23 T. H.O t jg.S.--Meeting & l.WWii FM.s8r.sim. •onlyM A 1 STEAK BROILED TO PERFECTION, EGOS COOKED "YOUR" WAY. TOAST AND AN ORDER OF HASH BROWNS SERVED PIPING HOT! Dinner-First United Methodist Church-5:30 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous- First United Methodist Church- -7:30 p.m. AUGUST 24 Women's Auxiliary of McHenry Hospital-Bus Trip to Water Tower Place, Chicago- Leaving McHenry State Bank New Parking Lot at 9 a.m.- Ticket Information, Harriett Dowd, 385-8633 AUGUST 27 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM-Cards-St Mary's Oak Room-7:30 p.m. SMILES Singles Group-Trip to Old Chicago-McHenry First Baptist Church-10 a.m. Johnsburg Rescue Squad 25th I Annual Benefit Dance- Johnsburg Community Club. AUGUST 28 SMILES Singles Group- Monthly Meeting-McHenry First Baptist Church-7:30 p.m. Fir , AUGUST 29 Execu t ive Commit tee Meeting-McHenry Senior Citizens Club-3:30 p.m.-- Landmark School. AUGUST 30 Overeaters Anonymous- First United Methodist Church- -7:30 p.m. . Multi-Year Plates Governor James R. Thomp­ son, with Secretary of State Alan Dixon present, approved legislation recently making Illinois the forty-fifth state to adopt a multi-year license plate system. The system for passenger cars will save the state 810 million to 814 million over the life of the plates. A sticker will be issued by the secretary of state's office to denote payment of a license fee and the sticker will be affixed to the plate by the car owner. The new plates will begin ap­ pearing on passenger cars in calendar year 1979. BREAKFAST: DAILY 6om-2pm SUNDAY 7am-lpm CVUOM KNOLL TAVERN •ouaitK 3B5-9712 , JOE 8 JIM FALLON. PROPRIETORS fierfroMET FRIDAY FISH FRY! 385-1234