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) V, IliVil£u>A X sV PLAINDEALER!!!! PHONE 385-8729 Word RENEE LEIGHT ENGAGEMENT TOLD -- Mr. and Mrs. Alfred C. Leight of 907 N. Allen avenue, McHenry, announce the engagement of their daughter, Renee, to Dale W. Stark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clif­ ford E. Stark of Janesville, Wis. Renee is a 1967 graduate of McHenry high school and is a junior at Wisconsin State univer­ sity in Whitewater, majoring in math. Mr. Stark is a 1965 grad­ uate of Janesville Senior high school and is a senior at Wis­ consin State, where he, too, is a math major. He plans a teaching career upon graduation. A June wedding is planned. Pleasant Valley Farm On Chicago Radio December 30 Studs Terkel, award winning author of "Division Street U.S.A." and dailv host of the About Your Wedding .... In order to better serve McHenry area brides, the Plaindealer sends wedding forms to all those whose engagements have been an­ nounced on our society page and carry a definite date. We ask that these com­ pleted forms be returned three days prior to the wed­ ding. Complete details will appear only during the week following wedding except in the case of out -of-state weddings, where an addi­ tional week is allowed. Photographs will be printed any time later, or will be included with the wedding information the first week if they accom­ pany the story. If your engagement an - nouncement has not been published, or if the date of wedding was not known at that time, please call our office and request that a marriage form be sent. James Morris Claims Bride In Texas Rite The First Baptist church of Odessa, Texas, was the setting for a beautiful wedding on Dec. 22 when Miss Kendra Kaye Yeakey of 2119 Pagewood, Odessa, daughter of the Ken- nith Yeakeys of 2119 Pagewood, Odessa, became the bride of Mr. James Edward Morris, son of Mrs. Monica M. Morris of 5222 Orchard drive, McHenry. Dr. John Rasco officiated at the 7 p.m. nuptial rite. Decorations included an al­ tar banked with two white col­ umns and pots of greenery and candelabra on either side. The "Studs Terkel Wax Museum" on radio station WFMT, is interviewing staff members and participants of Pleasant Valley farm on Tuesday morning, Dec. 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. The program which gives an intimate look at the farm's sum­ mer and year round program and activities provides an op­ timistic look at our world in this holiday season and adds a touch of community and county pride to have Pleasant Valley Farm in our area. Pleasant Valley Farm, locat­ ed between Woodstock and Crystal Lake, is a Commun­ ity agency of the Renewal so­ ciety, Chicago, and serves both the city and county in a num­ ber of ways. It provides a re­ treat for church groups, dis­ cussion groups, and is geared to educational programs in all outdoor sciences. This program on WFMT gives the listener an intimate look at the farm's facilitiesand services and will be of special interest to local people whether or not they have visited the farm or their children have been in­ volved in its Man, History and Culture program or the summer enrichment program which has been a great success in the past few years. Service ISews Cpl. Dominic Buss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Buss of 2622 W. Elm Oak lane, McHen­ ry, arrived home Dec. 13 from Vietnam. He will report to Fort Jackson, S.C., for a new as­ signment after a thirty-day furlough. choir railing had garlands caught at intervals with white poinsettias. In the center of the two columns was a table which held a candle the couple lighted together during the ceremony. Nancy Vann was organist for Soloist Sharon Francis. The pretty bride chose an imported bridal satin gown re- embroidered in alencon lace, extending the length of the gown and forming a Victorian neck­ line. The sculptured bodice was enhanced by full bishop sleeves with reembroidered alencon lace insets. A full chapel train flowed from the slender sil­ houette. Attending her was Sherry Long as maid of honor and Rose­ mary C happell, Gay Geyer and Carol Yeakey as bridesmaids. They were attired in red vel­ vet floor length, semi-fitted MR. AND MRS. FRANCIS GOETZ GAYLORD PHOTO DEBRARH COOPEK ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT -- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Maziarka entertained Dec. 17 in honor of their daughter, Debrarh Lynn Cooper, to announce her engagement to Stanley Goscinski, Jr. At the party, friends learned that Miss Cooper's plans for an Army career as a nurse were changed when she met Mr. » Goscinski. Both are employed by a local firm. The young couple plans a June wedding. Linda Hess Lovely Bride Of James Goetz Miss Linda Jean Hess, daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Hess of 615 S. River road, McHenry, became the bride of Mr. James Francis Goetz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jospeph T. Goetz of Pittsburg, Pa., in a lovely wedding ceremony sol­ emnized in the Episcopal Church of the Holy Family, Lake Villa, 111., on Saturday, Dec. 13. Vicar Vincent P. Fish of­ ficiated at the 1 o'clock double ring service. Attending the bride were Miss Marlene Carlson of Wonder Lake as maid of honor, Miss Janet Miller of McHenry and Miss Darlene Palis of McCul- lom Lake as bridesmaids. Phillip Trueblood of Bedford, 111., served the groom as best man and groomsmen were War­ ren Johnson of Hayward, Calif., and Ronald Bianchini of Brook­ lyn, New York. Acolyte for the service was the bride's brother, Robert Hess. Following a trip to California via the southern route, the coup­ le will reside in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for the next two years, where the bridegroom will be stationed. The bride is a 1966 graduate of McHenrjkhigh^oolaiiB^fi merly was employed rfA^ec- retary at M cHpsEy Sfiite bshk. Mr. Goetz is a 1966 graduate of South Hills Catholic high school and a 1967 graduate of the Institute of Computer Man- dresses styled with long, puff sleeves, banded to the cuffs, the high collar and cuffs edged with Victorian lace. Clifford Morris served his brother as best man and Kenny Yeakey and Jack Stevens were groomsmen. The ring bearer was Kenny Yeakey. Mrs. Ye&key selected for her daughter's wedding a pink crepe dress. A wedding luncheon was held in an Odessa inn, with Mrs. John Qvisenberry, Mrs. Tommy Sal­ mon and Mrs. Ed Barham as hostesses. A reception was held in the church parlors following the ceremony, with 350 in atten­ dance. Later, the couple left on a wedding trip to West Tex­ as and McHenry. The new bride is a grad­ uate of Holston high School, Knoxville, Tenn., an<Mias her B.S. degree from Oklahoma Baptist university, Shawnee, Okla. Mr. Morris is a grad­ uate of McHenry high school and is a senior at the same uni­ versity. JOYCE PITZEN ENGAGED -- Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pitzen of 2210 W. Johnsburg road, McHenry, announce the engagement of their daughter, Joyce, to Rex Coon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Coon of 278 Upland drive, Logansport, Ind. Miss Pitzen is a graduate of Marian Central- high school and graduated in 196n from Alverno college, Milwaukee, Wis^Her fiance graduated from Logansport high school and from the Milwaukee School of Engineering in '69. A spring wedding is planned. American Red Cross in Mc­ Henry county was asked to con­ tribute 500 dozen homemade cookies for the 0iristmas party for the veteran? at Downey Vet­ erans hospital. Instead of 500 homemade cookies, all indi­ vidually wrapped, there were over 800 dozen taken to Downey hospital by Mrs. Gloria Sunder- lage, who has known the need of the military as the wife of a retired officer and with sons now in Vietnam. The cookies were made by Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H girls, individuals whose names were not given from Harvard, Hebron, Alden, Crystal Lake and Woodstock. The Home Ec class at Woodstock high school sent dozens as a class project. There were beautiful Christ­ mas tree wreaths, gay in red and green ribbons, and favors made by the Bull Valley Gar­ den club and used on Christ- mas day for bed patients. There were lap robes for wheelchair patients made of wool knitted squares. There was even a huge pan of homemade fudge that will be eagerly sought at the party. Denmark's present flag was adopted in 1218. Letters To Santa Clans agement, Pittsburg. He is ser­ ving with the Navy in data processing. Judy Nelson Nurse Graduate Miss Judy Nelson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Nel­ son, 207 S. Draper road, Mc­ Henry, was graduated from the St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in Evanston, Dec. 20. Miss Nelson will be one of fifty graduates to receive their diplomas and pins in the grad­ uation ceremonies. This class will be the last to graduate un­ der the nursing school's three- year training program. All stu­ dents currently enrolled in nur­ ses training at St. Francis are following an accelerated two- year curriculum. Following graduation, Miss Nelson will be employed as a nurse at Highland Park. She is a graduate of McHenry high school. THE HAPPIEST PEOPLE IN TOWN ARE THE ONES WHO SUBSCRIBE TO THE : McHENRY The following are the last of letters to Santa Claus which arrived at the Plaindealer of­ fice. They are printed as re­ ceived: "Dear Santa Claus," "May I have a pogo pony, a twist'n'turn barby doll, beau­ tiful Crisy, bizzy buzz buzz, some clothes for the barbey doll, a buggy & troler, a play vacuam-cleaner, a crib, high- chair, barbey doll house, vanide set, hair dryer, some set dish­ es and silver wear, some rec­ ords. For my barbey* s house in need a kitchen, living room, dining room, bedrooms, 2 of the bedrooms, and all the stuff for the house and 2 suit cases." "From Liz Winters" "2611 Highwood, "McHenry, 111. '*^*3. Irealy don't need bizzy ' buzz buzz or a vanide or a hear dryer or some records but realy I want the rest of the things." "Dear Santa," "I have been good all year. How is Mrs. Claus? I would like a Crissy doll, a record and a pair of loafers. Don't forget my mother, dad, big sis­ ter, 2 dogs and mynah bird. They all have been pretty good. There will be cookies and hot chocolate under the Christmas tree. Have a Merry Christ­ mas!" "Patti Ann McCarthy" "1900 N. Lakewood "McHenry, 111. Age 5" New motorized easy show movie projector, „G.I. Joe Motorcycle with side car, Rock*em sock1 em robots, a train, a sled. Do not Bring me all of the stuff." "Dear Santa," "May I have a mod watch, dynamite shack and groovy rec­ ords for Christmas. When you come to my house you'll find milk and cookies. Good-bye til Christmas Eve." "Love, Vicki Prince." "Dear Santa," "I want Beautiful Crissy, Don't Break the Ice, Battling Tops, Santa sometimes I am good and bad. How are you." "From Wendy Prince." "Dear Santa," "I've been a very good girl all year. I hope I get a lot of presents this year. Thank you for all the you gave me. I am 10 years old and I hope you have a very nice Merry Christmas and a happy new year. I had a hamster once but it die and I filled very sad." "Your friend" "Diane Erber" 112 S. Crystal Lake Rd, "McHenry" "Dear Santa," "I am almost 3 years old and have been a pretty good girl. All I want for Christ­ mas is a Swingy and Christ­ mas lights. There will be milk & cookies under the tree for you. Merry Christmas to you, Mrs. Santa and Rudolph." "love" "Jeannie Jo Jorgeson" "5'2' Shore Hill "McHenry, 111." "Dear Santa," "How are you? I am find. This is some of the thing I would like for Christmas: Baby Small Walk, A cat, Kiddle Kol- x ogne. That all I would like. IJ wish you a Merry Christmas! And a Happy New Year!" "From Karen Stupey" "1307 Park St., McHenry" .v MRS. OL1 VfciK McCLORY "Dear Santa" "I have been good most of the time. I hope you will remem­ ber to visit my house on Christ­ mas Eve." ** Lov© "Robert Kamin" "P.S. Please bring me Hands Down, Bang Box, 20 Toy Sol­ diers, Easel and a Toy Train." "Dear Santa" "How do you feel. Here are some things I want for Christ­ mas. Doll, Pajami bag, Teddy bear, baby catch a ball, color­ ing books, candy, doll clothes, clothes for me. How old are you. We have are Christmas tree up it is beautiful. Merry Christmas Santa and a Happy New Year." "Love, Cheryl Stupey" "1307 Park St., McHenry." "Dear Santa Claus," "For Christmas I want Mrs. Beasley, Dancerina, Play N Show and a new bike. I have been a pretty good girl most of the year. There will be milk and cookie*on the fireplace for you." "Merry Christmas Santa" "Suzi Thompson" "McHenry Shores" "Jeff Roberts, 3601 N. Middle Ave, McHenry -- Games - Bat­ tling Tops, Don't break the ice, Dynamite Shack. What I want: Veteran Benefits Any veteran who served at least 180 days any part of yhich was after January 31. 1955, is eligible to attend school under the new educational act proved his release from ser­ vice was other than dishonor­ able. Only certain service con­ nected disabled veterans can qualify under the vocational rehabilitation act. Congressman's Son Is Married To Ursula Lanz Miss Ursula Erna Lanz and Mr. Oliver Sidney McClory, son of Congressman Robert Mc­ Clory (R.-. 111.), were married in Washington on Saturday, Dec. 20. Miss Lanz is the daughter of Mrs. Otto Lanz of Thun, Switzerland, and the late Mr. Lanz. The noon cerefflony at the Metropolitan Memorial United church was performed by the sr, Dr. Edward Palso serves as the U.S. House jves. Following the ceremony, Congressman and Mrs. McClory gave a wed,r ding reception at their Washing­ ton home. The bride was given in mar­ riage by John Stearns Rath of New York City and was attend- church's mi G. Latch, the chaplaii of Repres ed b> Mr. Rath's daughter, Miss Susan Rath. The groom's older brother, Michael McClory, ser­ ved as best man. The bride wore a full length, white satin wedding gown which had been worn bv the gi-oom's sister, Beatrice (Mrs. Donald) Etienne, at her wedding. The Etiennes who reside in Geneva, Switzerland, were unable to at­ tend. Miss Lanz attended schools in Switzerland and in Bourne­ mouth, England before coming to the United States in 1968. Mr. McClory attended Lake Forest (111.) high school and was graduated in 1964 from Prin- cipia college, Esah, 111. He is presently on the teaching staff of the Richmond, Calif., school system. The couple met about a year ago in New York City. After a brief Flori ua honey­ moon, the couple will establish their home at 453 Golden Gate avenue, Richmond, Calif. 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