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J I N K June 4-Arthur and Emma Kattner celebrated their golden anniversary with an open house in Spring Grove. June 18--More than 100 friends and relatives gathered to honor Lester and Mary Dobbins on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. June 19-Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pedecone of McHenry celebrated their fiftieth wed­ ding anniversary with family members participating in a Mass at St Patrick's church. June 25-Mr. and Mrs. John Dyck of Wonder Lake observed their fiftieth wedding an­ niversary with a renewal of their vows at St. Mary's Catholic church. JULY July 9-Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Bykowski of McHenry celebrated their fiftieth an niversary with a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Mary's Catholic church. Relatives and friends at­ tended jfr open house in celebration of the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Arnold Chesak. AlCilST Aug. 7-Col. and Mrs. Her­ man E Lacy of Draper road, McHenry. observed their fif­ tieth anniversay with a reception and dinner at Andre's Steak House, Richmond. Aug. 14-Mr and Mrs. John Mildenberger of Whispering Hills were guests of honor when their children hosted a celebration commemorating their golden wedding an­ niversary. SEPTEMBER Sept 4-Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Scholz of McHenry celebrated their golden an­ niversary with a reception, dinner and dance. Sept. :10-Mr and Mrs. Guy Disney of 4408 Sussex drive, McHenry, observed their fif­ tieth wedding anniversary with a banquet at the Cabriolet Supper club in Lubertyville with their children and friends present OCTOBER An open house honored Mr and Mrs Ben J. Thelen of Johnsburg on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. The mystery of Christmas for a youngster has always been the luxurious beard of Santa Ciaus. If we are lucky, the magic of his soft, silky growth on demand will remain one of the delights of childhood. Above, 2-year-old Becky experiences some of the magic as she feels Santa's beard in his hiit in the city park. Her only comment was "Whiskers". Becky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Welter of McHenry, later became friendly enough with the kindly gentleman in the red suit to ask for toys and candy. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD (C--H--wi hw IS) Your Complete Welding Center! EXPERT WORK DONE ON: SERQINO McHENRY FOR 28 YEARS McHenry Welding Service • Ornamental Railings • Trailer Hitches • Boat Propellers • Portable Welding • Lower Unit Heliarc Repair • Straighten* Boat Shafts 2912 W. Rte. 120 McHenry, III. 3854929 We Are The Area's Only Special Authorized Boat Propeller Repair Center. SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER - PAGE It - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1978 McHENRY TIRE MART 56 YEARS OLD AND WE'RE STILL OLLING ON! • DELTA & FIRESTONE TIRES • GRANT BATTERIES On March 28,1922 the McHenry Tire Mart opened its doors to the public. Walter Freund, owner, designed his store to service the people of McHenry County with quality tires and bat­ teries. Now 56 years later it stands as one of McHenry's oldest businesses. McHENRY TIRE MART 3931 W. MAIN ST. McHENRY PHONE 335-0294