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I'agt' 6 • PLAlMHiALKH-HKHALD. WKDINKSDAI . APRIL 3.1965 Life today .f Most family histories hold some treasure, some trash DEAR ABBY: "Missing Link" wrote: "My children, now middle-aged, are demanding that I write a family history, as I've had a very successful, colornil life, have traveled extensively and have many grandchildren I have avoided doing s*> because T was illegitimate and had a very unhappy and humiliating childhood. Should I confess all to the entire family and brazen it out? As for friends, I doubt that they would care. I'm nearly 75 and have few contemporaries left." My husband assumed "Missing Link" was a woman, and I assumed it was a man. Who is right? TANYA DEAR TANYA: You are. Interestingly enough, my readers were almost evenly divided concerning my advice. I said, "It's a fascinating story and part of their heritage. Ifyou fear that your family will think less of you, you're wrong. Tney will probably think more of you." Here's a typical letter from a reader who agreed with me: DEAR ABBY: Thank you for advising "Missing Link" to tell his life story. A year before my father died, I was able to con­ vince him to tape-record several long conversations we had concerning his life. Although he died a very wealthy, self-made man, he talked for hours about his failures, his disappointments, his regrets and the lessons he had learned over the years. (His success had been well-publicized.) I had his monologue transcribed into a book, and I added ap­ propriate pictures. I plan to give them to his grandchildren next Christmas. This will be a gift that money can't buy. Pass this idea on, Abby. So much history is lost forever because most people are reluctant to admit their human feelings. NO LINKS MISSING DEAR NO LINKS: Read on for an opposing view: DEAR ABBY: You advised "Missing Link," the 75-year-old woman, to go ahead and write her memoirs-the bad with the good. You must have a screw loose. If I were to tell the true story of my life, the rattling of skeletons in my closet could be heard in the next county. I have been a prostitute, a drunk, a con artist, a felon and a drug user. Fortunately I was able to leave all that behind me. If I ever write my life story, I wouldn't want anyone to read it until after I am dead. And I am only 56. MISSED NOTHING IN NEVADA DEAR ABBY: Five Thousand Limerick Nuts (a club to which I most heartily subscribe) will respond to the letter from the Romeo whose stomach made noises whenever he kissed. This one has been around for a long time: "I sat by my loved one at tea, "And it was as I feared it would be. "Her rumblings abdominal "Were simply abominable "And everyone thought it was me!" RETIRED M.D. IN FLORIDA DEAR RETIRED: Another gut-issue limerick that's been around for a long time: "The limerick is oft gastronomical; "And deals with parts anatomical; "But the good ones, it seems "So seldom are clean, "And the clean ones seldom are comical!" CONFIDENTIAL TO MRS. G., WATERVILLE, MAINE: Concerning disciplining a child, nobody said it better than Philip Wylie in his essay titled, "Why a Child is important:" \ "To give a child material things and withhold discipline is more cruel than to strangle it. For such a child is headed for a lifetime of emotional strangulation-a walking death. Parents who leave untouched the immense problem of child discipline and substitute with abundant gifts do not actually love their children at all. They love things." Paulsons take wedding trip to Florida's gulf coast Upon their return from a wedding trip to the Gulf Coast of Florida, the former Pamela Kay Krasucki and Daniel Joseph Paulson took up residence in Cary, 111. The bride is the daughter of Lucelle Krassucki, 4901 W. Shore Dr., McHenry, and the late Chester Krasucki. William and Eileen Paulson, 1379 Hirsch St., Calumet City, 111., are the'parents of the bridegroom. Father Robert Camacho presided over the 3 p.m. ceremony, performed Nov. 3, in Sts. Peter and Paul church, Cary, 111. The bride approached the altar to the strains of "Here Comes the Bride" and the bridesmaids walked down the aisle to "Trumpet Voluntary." Background music for com­ munion was the "Wedding Song;" and "Ave Maria" was sung at the presentation of flowers on the Virgin Mary altar. The wedding gown chosen by the bride was designed with a high illusion neckline, long fitted sleeves and a dropped torso waistline.. The bodice and sleeves were embellished with Venice lace, seed pearls and irridescent sequins. The silk organza skirt was softly gathered and fell to a full cathedral train. The hemline of the skirt and train were edged in Schiffli embroidery. She carried a cascade bouquet of bridal white roses, button and star- burst chrysanthemums; ac­ cented by a touch of pink elegance, deep lavendar cushion mums and baby's breath. Serving as matron of honor was Mrs. Barbara (Krasucki) Dinkelman of McHenry. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Cindy (Gohl) Palahniuk of Chicago; Linda Paulson of Long Beach, Calif.; and Mrs. Brenda (Bauer) Kreutzer of McHenry. its were attired in hucklebehy silk taffeta gowns, styled with a high illusion neckline/point d'esprit netting, short puffed^slkeves, and a softly shirred panel down the front of the bodice. They carried arm bouquets of deep lavendar cushion mums, pale pink elegance, white button mums and baby's breath; and a Hawaiian orchid, accented by baby's breath, graced their hair. The flower girl was Mandy McKinney of Pell Lake, Wis.; and the ring bearer was Christopher Kmoch of Hollandale, Wis. Handling the duties of best man was Greg Doyle of Chicago. Groomsmen were Mike Paulson of Calumet City, Mike Krasucki of McHenry and Tom Bolan of Lansing, 111. The mother of the bride's dress featured an empire waistline, highlighted by a sequined and beaded leaf. The chiffon attached cape was in mauve, and the draped skirt in a soft pink. The dress worn by the groom's mother featured a qiana pleated skirt with long chiffon sleeves and a collar. Following the nuptials, a reception for 150 guests was held in Cattleman's Restaurant, Algonquin, 111. The new Mrs. Paulson graduated from McHenry High School in 6 and is a computer Items of interest J DOUBLE DILEMMA Double Dilemma Mothers of Twins Club will meet Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m., in the Crystal Lake Ambutal on Route 31. All mothers and expectant mothers of multiple birth are welcome. For more information contact Kathy Vidas, 338-9104, or Jensen, 497-4130. IASN SPRING MEETING The Northeastern Division of the Illiois Association of School Nurses will hold its annual spring meeting and dinner Wednesday, April 10, at The Galleon, 2550 E. Main St., St. Charles, 111. at 6 p.m. The speaker for the evening will be Carolyn Noorbakhsh, MSW, who will address the topic of Teenage Suicide. Reservations may be made by contacting Diane Kling at 312-232-0440. OSTEOPOROSIS Northern Illinois Medical Center presents Joseph Dickstein, M.D. in a program Called "<ysteoptorosis-r Treatment and Prevention/^ Tuesday, April 9 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dr. Dickstein will be speaking on the effects of estrogen in the treatment of osteoporosis at Algonquin-Lake- Jn-The-Hills Professional Arts Building, 1435 W. Chicago Ave., Algonquin. For information call 344-5000, extension 700. Moose lodge serves family dinners Birtl ur K 1 f! * I • * r\ I ROBERTS An 8 lbs. 10 oz. baby girl was born to Gay Ann Roberts of McHenry, Feb. 20, in Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, and she was named Tiffany Marie. Maternal grandparents are Marlene and Gordon Roberts of McHenry. Mrs. Marge Ehrhardt, also of McHenry, is the infant's great- grandmother. AHLERT Michael and Lisa Ann Ahlert of Barrington, 111. became parents of a baby boy Feb. 26. Jason Michael was born in Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, and he weighed 6 lbs. 3 oz. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sauerman of Barrington. Mr. and Mrs. George Ahlert of McHenry are the paternal grandparents. Great-grandparents are Mrs. Howard Sauerman of Elmhurst, 111., Mrs. Lawrence Traver of Columbus, Ohio and Mrs. Bernice Ahlert of Fox Lake, 111. HALLBERG-MEEHAN Kyle James is the name chosen by Karl Hallberg and Susan Meehan of McHenry for their second son. He entered the world Feb. 28, in Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington; and was welcomed home by his four- vear-old brother Joshua. Maternal grandparents are Kathleen Meehan ot McHenry and Pete Meehan of Metairie. La. Mrs. Loxandra Hallberg of „ McHcnry is the paternal grandmother. Mrs. Evelyn Meehan of Edgerton, Wis. is the boys' great-grandmother. SCHMIDT Carl and Karen Schmidt of Wauconda became parents of their first daughter March 1. Coriney Lynn was born in Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. She has two brothers, Grant and Shawn. Maternal grandparents are Faye and Jerry Moreau of McHenry. Ed and Betty Schmidt of Elgin, 111. are the paternal grandparents. Great- grandparents are Bill and Eileen Moreau of McHenry, Walker and Birdie Berry of Florida and Tootsie Schmidt of Michigan. MEFFORD A baby boy was born March 12 to Donald and Kathleen Mef- ford, 2117 W. Salem, McHenry. Timothy John entered the world in Northern Illinois Medical Center, McHenry weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz. He was greeted at home by his brothers, Marie, age four and James, two. Maternal grand­ parents are John and Rose Marie Bell of Arlington Heights, 111. Sue NealMefford of Arlington Heights is the paternal grandmother. HOLZRICHTER James and Mary Holzrichter, 7711 Deep Srpings Rd., Wonder Lake, became parents of their fifth child March 12, and they named him Adam James. The 7 lbs. 13 oz. baby boy was born in Northern Illinois Medical Center, McHenry. He has two brothers, James, seven and Andrew, five; and two sisters, Heather, 11 and Melissa, three. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Edmund L. Ovitt, Sr. of Corinth, N.Y. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hipwell of McHenry are the paternal grandparents. Rose Tucker of Corinth is the children's great-grandmother. SANDERS Kiel Thomas is the name chosen by Tom and Mary Sanders, 7508 Coventry Dr., North, Spring Grove, for their second son. The 12 lbs. 10 oz. baby boy was born March 13 in Northern Illinois Medical Center, McHenry. He was welcomed home by his five- year-old brother Ehren. Maternal grandparents are August and Doris Clettenberg, both deceased. George and Maxine Sanders of Spring Grove are the paternal grandparents. Family dinners will be served at the McHenry Moose Lodge Wednesday, April 3, and on each following Wednesday, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. All members are in­ vited to attend. The menu will vary each week, and this week's specialty will be chicken. ' Tacos and beer are VICKI LORD AND TIM DALTON Engaged MR. AND MRS. DANIEL PAULSON programmer at Sun Electric Corp., Crystal Lake. Her husband graduated from T. F. North, Calumet City, in 1975; Northern Illinois University in 1979; and is a technical software specialist with SPR, Oakbrook, BPW games-card party set At the March meeting of the McHenry Business and Professional Women, plans were finalized for the annual Games and Card Party slated Thursday, April 18, at St. Patrick's hall, 3500 W. Washington, McHenry. The doors will open at 7 p.m. and those attending are urged to bring any kind of board games they enjoy Af they prefer them to cardsSvwide variety of refresh­ ments wjil be served and many prizes will be awarded. A large portion of the proceeds from 'this annual fund raiser benefits the scholarship fund. Arrangements are being han­ dled by the Foundations com­ mittee; table setup, Scholar­ ship; prizes, Finance and Membership; refreshments, \tounf .Careerist; publicity, aKSf^elatiofis? Ini tickets, Legislation and Library. All McHenry BPW members are reminded to bring prizes and baked goods. For more information or tickets, call chairman Donarski at 385-6269. A slate of officers for 1985-86 was presented by the nominating committee. They are Virginia Williams, president; Gloria Mack, president elect; Betty Smith, vice-president; Kathleen Moehling, treasurer; Susanne Janzen, recording secretary; and Karen Putnam-Diedrich, corresponding secretary. The April meeting will be held in Genoa City, hosted by the Finance committee, with Lenora Frisby, chairman, and E£n& Olson, Karen Putnam and Lillian Cairns. > > > Seniors hear choral club every Tuesday and Thursday during the month of April, from 4 to 6 p.m. The Northeast Legion of the Moose No. 169 will hold a dinner for legion members and wives, by invitation only, Thursday, April 4. Cocktails will. be available at 6 p.m. and dinner served^WtTMD^ served at 7. McHenry Senior Citizens Club members and guests will be entertained Monday, April 8, by the McHenry Choral Club. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at McHenry High School East Campus. The program will be a preview of the group's spring concert, which is scheduled for May 4 and 5, and Louise Giel will handle the sale of tickets for that event. This group has always drawn a large attendance at the senior citizens club meetings. In an­ ticipation oft> that happening again this year, the officers and board members urge those who have not yet furnished cookies to do so April 8. The March 25 meeting featured Sally Roth and her sister, Julie Penny, ac­ companied by their mother, Maria Guettler. Ruth Fradell, back from vacation, gave the treasurer's report; and Esther Heard, secretary, read the minutes of the last meeting. At the next two meetings, Orville Brandt will accept reservations and $16 for the May 13 trip to Springfield, 111. Christian Women's club to meet The McHenry County Christian Women's Club will meet Wednesday, April 10, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., in the Hob Nob n Restaurant, located at the intersection of U.S. 14 and Route 31, Crystal Lake. The theme will be "Showers of Flowers." A special feature of the morning will be a program on Container Gardening, presented by Jean Bragdon, representing a local florist. Fragrant Melodies will be offered by soloist, guitarist and song writer, Cindi Nolan of McHenry. Speaker for the day will be Betty Deries of Stonelake, Wis. Reservations are essential by Friday, April 5. Call Julia at 459- 9296, or Lorraine, 385-5475. The cost of the breakfast is $5, and a free nursery is provided with a reservation. Announcement has been made of the engagement of Vicki Lord, daughter of Mrs. Evelyn Lord of McHenry and the late Reginald Lord, and Tim Dalton, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Dalton of West Chicago. The bride elect is a graduate of Johnsburg High School. A Fall wedding is planned! Community calendar APRIL 3 McH. Grandmothers Club-Shepherd of the Hills Church-Bring Sandwich 11:30 a.m.-Mtg. 1 p.m.-Student From Australia. Pnscilla Circle~9 a.m.-First United Methodist Church Parlor. APRIL 4 McH. Sportsmen's Club-Weingart Rd.^Mtg. 8 p.m. Evening Circle 7:30 p.m.-First United Methodist Church Parlor. League of Women Voters-Unit Mtg. 9:30 a.m.-Free Methodist Churcn-Rt. 47, Wdstk.-"Cancer Incidence in Local Communities: Who is Watching? "-Babysitting-Public Invited-344-2906. APRIL 6 Easter Egg Hunt-Bake Sale-Pist. Hi. Comm. Ctr.-Preschool Thru K, 10 a.m.-Grades 1-4,11 a.m.-All Area Children Invited-With Parents. McH. Sportsmen's Club-Weingart Rd.-Practice Shoot 1 p.m.~ Public Welcome. APRIL 8 Johnsb. Hi School Citizens' Advisory Council-Mtg. 7:30 p.m.-At The School-Visitors Welcome. McH. Sr. Citz. Club-Mtg. 7 p.m.-East Campus Hi. School. APRIL 9 Naomi Circle-Mtg. 9:30 a.m.-First United Methodist Church Parlor-Babysitter Provided. APRIL 11 McH. Co. 111. Genealogical Soc.-Mo. Mtg. 7:30 p.m.-Central Hi School Cafeteria, Cr. Lk.-"Letters & Libraries." Lakeland Pk. Women's Club-Mtg. 7:30 p.m.-Lk. Pk. Comm. Hse.-Hostesses Frances Kostka & Ella Solomon.