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;f>age Two THE McHENBY PLATNDEALER Thursday, December 5# 1963 ,,'MARY COLLEEN HANSON Tell Engagement V Of Mary Hanson /' Mr. and Mrs. *Raf$nar N. ••Hanson of Lake-In-The-flUls '^announce the engagement of , .their daughter, Mary Colleen, to Charles Phillip Pierce of '."Woodstock, the son of Charles Pierce and the late Mrs. Pierce. " formerly of McHenry. -The bride elect and Mr. > 'Pierce are both employed in '^Crystal Lake. Plarts are bein; made for a winter wedding. Christen Daughter Of Thoma* Oeffllngs The infanl 'rir.ughler of Mr. arid Mrs. Thomas L. Oefflinn was christened Elizabeth Ann in a baptismal ceremony which took place Nov. 24 at St. John's church, with Rev. John Dording officiating. Sponsors for Ihe baby were Moiru Brennan and William Oeffling, with Mrs. Paf Brennan acting as proxy for Moira Brennan. Dinner was served at the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Oeffling. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Girard Brennan and family, Mr. and Mrs. Roljert Brennan and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Tonyan, Jr., and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Conway and family. < Big Hollow Cast " To Present Skits The next Big Hollow school » •PTA meeting will he held Dec. ~ at 8 p.m. in the school caf- ». .eteria. • After a short business meeting, everyone will Rather in »•. the auditorium" to watch a few w skits presented by the Big ^Hollow Players Guild of the year. These skits are produced 'fend directed by Mrs. Irma „ Jlowden. -- There will be traditional ,,'jjrab bag gift "exchange at this • meeting. The gifts are not to ^exceed 50 Cents; Men are asked ito bring one for a man, and - women to bring a lady's gift. Hoste^se^ for the evening -will be sixth grade mothers. " Clipped Wings Will • Open Holiday Season The holiday season for clipped wings (r) Northwest area will open with a cocktail party on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Palatine home of Graham Maces. CocktaU5. wUJ.be followed by dinner in a nearby restaurant. On Doc. 19 the former stew- --aidesses- will hold their regular •monthly meeting in the Isle .Pt Capri room at the Pick Congress. Everyone is to bring a 'gift for Santa's grab bag. Contarct Mrs. Walter Geh- Iftar, 815-385-3476, for further information. CATHERINE MICHELS Mis* Mlchels Engaged To Wed Mr. and Mrs. Leo Michels of Johnsburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Catherine, to William Beutel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Beutel of Island Lake. No immediate date has been set for the wedding. ~"W«ttiers Ctub To Meet On Tuesday St. Patrick's Mothers club Igft] hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the church hall at 3 o'clock. Slides of her recent trip to Africa and Europe will be pre- 'jsfinted by Virginia Williams. Hold Party For ifovenile Foresters Girl JUvenlle Foresters of St. Clara's Court, No. 659, Mc- Jffwiry, will enjoy a Christmas . party on Sunday, Dec. 15, from ••to 4 p.m. nt the Legion home. There will be a fifty-cent gift exchange, containing the child 's age on the package. HOW TO ACCUMULATE MONEY ON THE INSTALLMENT PLAN SYNDICATE OF AMERICA, INC. KAIHKYN lilUilLN Kathryn Krolin En it tilted To Wed Major and Mrs. Fred Krohn of Fort Devins, Mass., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Elizabeth, to Mr. Richard Gore of Riverdale, Md. A June wedding is planned. Miss Krohn is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nickels of 561 E. Main street, Barrington. and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Krohn, Sr., of McHenry. Her mother is the former Alice Nickels of McHenry. St. Clara's Court Plans Holiday Party St. Clara's Court, No. 659, W. C. O. F., will hold a Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 12, at St. Mary's hall. There will be a one dollar gift exchange. COUNTY SALON CHRISTMAS WORK TOLD AT MEETING McHenry County Salon 483 of the Eight And Forty met for the Nov. meeting at the home of Betty Duff at Harvard on Monday evening. Assisting hostesses were Emily Vick, Violet Mulligan and Marjorie Brown. Edie Myers of McHenry conducted the busy meeting. Mrs. Mary Chesak reported as child welfare chairman of sending eight birthday cards to Nov. birthday celebrants in the children's ward at National Jewish T.B. hospital at Denver, with a coin enclosed in each one. On Friday, Nov. 29, "he took a box of toys and clothing given by the salon to the Chicago Municipal T.B. hospital. Partners gave their report on hours of help at McHenry County T.B. association and Christmas seals purchased. Mrs. Myers, who had just returned from Boise, Idaho, told of some interesting things of NJ hospital at Denver, where the salon is most happy to contribute to the welfare of the children. Several projects were discussed for the coming months and will be presented at the next meeting. The Loretta doll fashioned after the departmental chapeau, Loretta Stringer, dressed in red chiffon, was passed for the contribution to the newest project, cystic Fibrosis in children. After exchanging holiday greetings, the group adjourned, to meet on Jan. 27 at the home of Emily Cowlin, Crystal Lake. There will not be a Dec. meeting. McHenry Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kolbinger are parents of a daughter born Nov. 24. A son was born Nov. 26 to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Timm of Ringwood. A son was born tc Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DeMarco Nov. 27. Mr. and Mrs. James Umbarger became parents of a girl Nov. 29. On Dec. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Ray Spiess welcomed a son. Mayor and Mrs. Donald Doherty announce the birth of a daughter, Constance Mary, on Nov. 26. The new baby has five sisters, Colleen, Carolyn, Cynthia, Christine and Celeste, and two brothers, Jay and Joseph, for playmates. The maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Williams and the paternal ones are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Doherty. Mrs. Doherty is the former Rosalie Williams. Memorial Hospital On Nov. 26 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Preister of Wonder Lake became parents of a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Oliver of McHenry announce the birth of a daughter Nov. 30. A Wonder Lake couple, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lance, welcomed a daughter Dec. 1. Harvard Hospital A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Cassell of McHenry Nov. 25. Other Births On Nov. 25 Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Smith became the parents of a daughter, Kimberly Helen, at Sherman hospital, Elgin. The new baby has a brother, Bradley, 2, for a playmate. Her maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Linden of Bartlett and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Smith of McHenry are the paternal ones. Schueler-May Nuptial Vows St. Patrick's Catholic church was the scene of a lovely nuptial ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 11 o'clock when Miss Janice Lynn Schueler became the bride of Mr. Frank J. May, Jr. Miss Schueler is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis W. Schueler of 819 W. Southside Avenue, McHenry, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. May. Sr., of 3710 W. Frcund avenue, McHenry. \ Rev. Fr. Eugene Parker officiated at the 11 o'clock nuptial rite, for which the altar was decorated with bouquets of white carnations. Earl Conway sang the nuptial Mass, and Peter Rose of Chicago, uncle of the bride, was soloist, selecting "On This Day O Beautiful Mother." Approaching the altar with her'father, pretty, young Miss Schueler chose a taffeta peau de soie chapel length gown, styled »vith scoop ncckline, fitted bodice and long poinlod sleeves. Imported alencon lace motifs and iridescent sequins and pearls graced the bodice and front panel of her full length skirt, and a large taffeta peau de soie bow highlighted the back of her gown. Her silk illusion, three-tiered, bouffant veil fell from a crown of pearls adorned with crystal teardrops, which was made by the groom's mother. Her only jewelry was a cultured pearl necklace, a gift of the eroom. Acting as matron of honor was Carole Priller of Mundelein, sister of the bride, and bridesmaids were Judy Phannenstill, a friend, and Sandie May, uister-in-law, both of McHenry, and Karen Rose, cousin of the bride, of Chicago. Joan Moffett of Chicago and Marlene Karmel of McHenry acted as junior bridesmaids. All of the attendants were attired in red taffeta, bell shaped, street length dresses with floor length over-skirts, scoop necklines and three-quarter length sleeves. The overskirts were scalloped at the ankles. They wore white bunny fur, open pillbox headpieces which held their veilsV of Ifred illusion and carried white .bunny fur muffs with red carnation corsages attached. Roger May of McHenry, brother of the groom, served as best man and groomsmen were James Conway of McHenry, and Allan Gore • "of Grayslake, friends, and Frank Priller of Mundelein, brotherin- law of the bride. Mrs. Schueler selected a pale pink brocade sheath with fitted jacket, silver accessories and a white orchid corsage. Mrs. May was attired in a ptyilf peau de srtie sheath with lace bodice and fitted jacket. She wore a pink flowered hat, gold Announcement Mary Alice Sword has joined the GAYE WEND Beauty Salon at Wonder Lake. Mary Alice will work at the Gaye Wend Friday and Saturdays! Brings a wealth of experience and expert hairstyling. Adds to the fast efficient service at the WOMAN'S CLUB TO HEAR PROGRAM ON HOLIDAY BELLS The McHenry Woman's club will meet at 12 o'clock on Friday, Dec. 13, in the Community Methodist- church social hall for a salad luncheon. A most unusual program is being planned, entitled "Bells of Many Lands," for the club's Christmas meeting. Mrs. Tyng Munns brings to her listeners a delightful program combined with a unique and colorful display of ICO bells from all over the world. She is known to captivate her audience with a charming and sincere manner, weaving an enchanting story of mystery from out of the past and offering a challenging message for today. Since coming to LaGrange in 1945, Mrs. Munns has been well received by many clubs throughout the Chicago area. All members are asked to bring a wrapped Christmas gift for a man to be sent to Valley Hi. Mrs. Carl Weber will serve as hostess and Mrs. D. A. Hopfear as chairman for the December meeting. Top Entertainment Presented Large Crowd At Country Club HOLD OPEN HOUSE An invitation has been extended by the woman's auxiliary of McHenry hospital to their membership for open house at the/^*tok Lady shoppe in the hospital on Dec. 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shop is especially festive at this time with holiday decorations. Members are asked to attend and bring their friends. DIVORCE GRANTED Hazel Killam was granted a divorce from Robert Killam of Wonder Lake in the court of Judge William Carroll last Friday. accessories and white orchid corsage. A reception for twenty followed the ceremony at the Wing 'n Fin lodge, and 250 guests gathered there later for a reception. The newlyweds are enjoying a week's trip to the Dakotas and upon their return will reside at 1511 Richmond road, McHenry. The bride is an MCHS graduate with the class of 1961 and is employed as a secretary for Deltas, Inc., Crystal Lake. The groom graduated in 1956 from McHenry high school and is employed by Lakeland Construction, McHenry. The finest entertainment ever presented in the McHenry area was watched by a capacity crowd at the McHenry Country club last Saturday evening, when the McHenry Township GOP organization sponsored their annual fund raising event. A succulent prime rib dinner was served to about 300, and tables had to be removed and chairs set up so all could view the show. Diane Merrill, a combination of blonde delight, talent, and a tremendous capacity for reaching an audience "brought down the house." She returned for about four encores. She sang several numbers, did comedy routines and impersonations of many well known show business performers. Following her first appearance, Raye and Roman, billed as the world's greatest acro-adagio dance team, lived up to their billing. Working in a space too small for their routine, they displayed the greatest of talent. Miss Merrill appeared again before the star of the evening, Henny Youngman, made his entrance. For about forty more minutes, the gathering was treated to the very best in comedy combined with dry wit. Henny Youngman has a name as well known in show business as Jack Benny, George Jessel, Eddy Cantor and the rest of the big time comedy personalities. Following this performance at the Country club, he was scheduled for a guest appearance on the Johnny Carson show last Tuesday evening, and then he returns to Las Vegas, where he is under contract. He is also the author of a new book making its appearance on stands in the near future, titled "400 Best Jokes." Master of ceremony roles were shared by Anthony Varese and Jake Levesque. Before the entertainment began, Mr. Varese asked the audience to rise for one moment of silence and prayer for the country's fallen president. Many notables in the political field were present including Congressman and Mrs. Robert McClory, Senator and Mrs. John Graham of Barrington, and Senator and Mrs. Robert Coulsen of Waukegan. None of them were introduced because of the President's death. Mayor Donald Doherty of McHenry was on hand, but Mrs. Dcherty was still hospitalized following the birth of their eighth child. An outstanding personality in the field of television news commentators, Len O'Connor, was a member of the audience. There is no question about the fact that a new high in presenting fine entertainment was achieved by the McHenry Township Republican Central committee John Licastro is the chairman of this grcup and he served on Mr. Varese's committee. Others were Jake Levesque, Joe Frett, Chuck Miller, and assistance from the group's treasurer, Phil Doherty. FHA MEMBERS ENJOY RALLY IN FOX LAKE Saturday, Nov. 23, was a day enjoyed by thirty-one Future Homemakers of America members, accompanied by Mrs. Hornby, Mrs. Haydary and the chapter mother. Mrs. Homo, ail of whom attended the Section 21 F.H.A. rally held at Grant high school, Fox Lake. During the hours of 9 a.m. to noon, the girls listened to two -peakers, one of whom was Mrs. Weis, who sooke on '"Mental Health," and anMhe>- l .v Mr. Waterloo, who centered his speech on "Drop outs." Along with these talk--, other forms of entertainment? were ' troy-*!. The lemaining half hour was spent in installation of new Section 21 officers. Christine Tiffany, a junior at MCHS, was elected secretary. Linda Amann is reporter for the McHenrv chapter. December 7 C.D. of A Bake Sale -- Justen's Furniture Store -- 9 a.m. Square Dance -- Grant High School, Fox Lake -- 8 to 11 p.m. -- Benefit Organ Fund of Mount Hope Methodist Church. McHenry Choral Club Holiday Program -- 8:15 p.m. -- High School Auditorium. Eighth annual Snow Ball Dance -- Johnsburg Community Hall -- 9 p.m. -- Sponsored by Lakeland Park Woman's Club. . December IS Knights of Columbus Christmas Party -- Gift Exchange -- K. of C. Hall. December 15 Juvenile Girl Forester Christmas Party -- 7 p.m. -- Legiott Home. December 17 Riverview Camp, R. N. A., Christmas Party -- K. of C Hall--6 p.m.--Gift Exchange. December 18 Christmas Party for Adult Girl Scouts of Valley View N e i g h b o r h o o d -- M c H e n r y Country Club -- Noon. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of my dear husband, Dr. Francis J. Aicher, who passed away December 5, 1939-Gone but not forgotten. Loving wife, Annabel *12-5-63 C. A. Shoppers are , those with a Charge Account at GLADSTONE'S, INC. OAK PARK HOTEL West Shore Pistakee Bay FISH FRY Every Friday 75c OAK PARK HOTtt I 0 Pistakee Bay jo- Hood McHenry Dinners Served Friday, Saturday & Sunday Cocktail Lounge Open Daily Installment type faceamount certificates to help you accumulate money systematically over a period of years. for • prospectM-booMst man |i: or clip this complete adve* '% tlkament and rrmU HI* JfOUf I INVESTORS Qiaa. JOHN J SHAY Zone Manager vl Henry Ph. S85-24 Representing Diversified Service Inc. RAINBOW S ItARLYBiro * CHRISTMAS | SUITS and 1 DRESSES .'... ;; S TROUSERS 1 SKIRTS & SLACKS - s CLOTH COATS without fur trim f RAINBOW CLEANERS ! | 1304 N. 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