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Section One -- Page Two THE McHENRY PLAINDEALEH Thursday, September 3, 1964 HEATHER FIKE * Tell Engageitieat Of Heather Fike Dr. and Mrs. Howard S. Fike announce the engagement of their4 " daughter, Heather Ann, to Ronald Kapustas, son of William Kapustas of Crystal Lake " and the late Mrs. Kapustas. The wedding^ will take place Oct. 3 in St. Thomas church, Crystal Lake. Woman's Club Opens Season The McHenry Woman's club will open the fall season with a meeting on Sept. 9 at Illinois Beach State Park lodge, Rt. 42, Sheridan road, at noon in the Lincoln Terrace room. Members will hear a program, "Let Us Entertain You," presented by Cameron and Corday, two ladies with extensive theatrical experience. Reservations must be postmarked no later than Friday, Sept. 4, to Eleanor Locker. Guests are welcome to attend. Shower Honors Diane Schafer A miscellaneous bridal shower was held Sunday at the Frank Schafer hfeifte for JMiss Diane Schafer, sir bride at the near future. Hostesses were her bridal attendants,, Joyce Frett, Mildred Schwall. Betsy Onley, Carol Young and Darlene Gericke. Fifty guests, including relatives and friends from Chicago and McHenry, enjoyed a buffet luncheon served from the pavilion on the lawn. ... Miss Schaf wilK^ becojne the bride of Jte&ry Onley on Sept. 26 at St^ohnifS' Catholic church at ~3F, o'clock. Class Of 1934 Enjoys Reunion The class of" 1934 of McHenry high school enjoyed its thirty-year reunion last Saturday evening, Aug. 29, at the Legion home. Twenty members of the class of fifty-five were in attendance. A rousing applause was given to Marian Weingart Anderson, who was chairman for the event. She was assisted bv Evelyn Justen Steinbach, Beatrice Weber Justen and Eleanor Weeener Wirfs. Harold Phannenstill assisted as master of ceremonies. Dinner was served in the dining room, which was decorated in the class colors of blue and white. Each graduate was presented with a gift as a memento of the occasion. All felt privileged to gather with their classmates and recall memories of their school days. Following dinner, there were songs, talks and letters read from members unable to be present. Pictures were taken and a tape recording made to be played again at the next reunion. Two members, Joseta Merrick Zimmerman of Waukegan and Marion Anderson Reinlie of Chicago, were forced to cancel plans to attend because of illness. Those present included Kathryn Allen Poynter of Oak Forest, 111., Mrs. Ann Fox Simon of House Spring. Mo., Dr. Lyle Franzen pf Falconer, N.Y., Clarence garrison of Rinewood, Earle Harrison of Burlington, Wis.. Mrs. Clara Justen Klapperich of Ringwood, George Kinsala and Walter Kreutzer of Chicago, Harold Phannenstill of Kenosha. Jessie Schroeder Sevcik of Woodstock, Stanley Vycital of McHenry, Vivian Whiting Jackson of Richmond, Miss Marion Peet of Elgih, Miss Bernice Freund of McHenry. Mrs. Bertha Tonyan Freund of Ingleside, Leo Freund of " Harrington, Helen Harrison Marlowe of Huntley, Eleanor Wegener Wirfs, dBea "Weber justen and Marijgji .Weingart Anderson of McHCfenry. The class was happy Jto learn that there had been no deaths since the last reunion five years ago. Four, however, died previously, Marshall McCanhon, Jean Powers, William Mooney and Ethel. Granger. jCommiupJjty Clwb Postpones Meeting Because of the Labor Day holiday, the September meeting of the Johnsbu^g Community club will be held the second Monday, Sept. 14, at 8:30 p.m. Committee members will be notified by special mail. Due to some important business transactions, all members are requested to be present. Henry Smith 84 on Aug. 27 Henry Smith of Main street, McHenry, observed his eightyfourth birthday last Thursday, Aug. 27, the same day that President Johnson celebrated with a nation-wide audience. A family gathering for Mr. Smith was held at his home, featuring a lunch of birthday cake and ice cream. Mrs. Jack Yegge Honored At Showers Mrs. Gene Dobyns entertained a group of relatives and friends Sunday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Jack Yegge. The lovely Dobyns home was decorated with garden flowers and a buffet luncheon was served from a perfectly appointed table in a blue and white motif with a white floral arrangement as centerpiece. Mrs. Louis Yegge of Woodstock presided at the coffee service. Mrs. Yegge received many beautiful and useful gifts for the expectant heir. On Tuesday evening Mrs. Yegge was again honored at a shower held at the home of Mrs. Edward Motulewicz in Wonder Lake with Joan Marke, Mary Jane Gillis and Ann Sullivan acting as hostesses. Games were played and a delicious luncheon was served. The expected baby was again showered with many gifts. Four Showers Honor Miss May Miss Janice May, a bride of early September, has been honored at four miscellaneous, showers. The last of these was held at the McHenry Legion home, with 106 friends and relatives present. Games were enjoyed and a buffet lunch served. Hostesses were Mrs. Harold (Joyce) Diedrich, Miss Judy Watson, Mrs. Clarence (Kay) Adams, Mrs. Albert (Joy) Adams, Mrs. Alfred (Irene) May and Mrs. Richard (Esther) Schneider. The bridal colors of blue and white were carried out in the decorations, including a lovely umbrella under which her gifts were arrayed. Miss Judy Cowan of Crystal Lake was hostess at another shower which was attended by fifteen co-workers of Miss May. Refreshments were served on the patio. The Anthony May home in Crystal Lake was the setting for another party, with Marlene DiVerdi and Ann May as hostesses. A surprise shower" was given by Gertrude Draffkorji, aunt of Miss May's fiance, at her home in Lombard, attended by relatives. Bridal dolls provided the decorative theme for this shower attended by twenty guests. A buffet lunch was served. Miss May will become the bride of Thomas Draffkorn of Woodstock in a nuptial rite to be performed in St. John the Baptist church, Johnsburg, on Sept. 12. CARD OF THANKS I would like to extend a sincere thanks to all who remembered my wife with cards, prayers gifts and visits during her long illness at home and at Victory Memorial hospital in Waukegan. 9-3-64 Michael Kravarik A baby's eyes are 2/3 the size they will be at age id; IT'S MUSIC FOR EVERYONE Make your own music on a fine instrument from our selection of Guitars. We also feature top quality amplifiers and accessories too! EPIPHONE GUITARS GIBSON STRINGS Yes, we have RECORDS Albums . . . Stereo and Mono. Top 40 Hits and Current Popular favorites now in stock. Headquarters for: Sheet Music, Folk Music Books and Piano-Organ books & Accordions. Music 3719 W. Elm St McHenry Across from the <Jewpl PHONE 385-4646 CAST IN FINAL REHEARSALS FOR AUTUMN MUSICAL Ann Varese and Larry Ekeroth will be co-starring in the Broadway musical comedy, "Annie Get Your Gun", to be; presented by Ann Varese and Company at the Lake theatre, Crystal Lake, on the evenings of Sept. 17, 18 and 19 at 8:30 p.m. A number of other popular actors and actresses are scheduled to share honors with the principals of the fall presentation. Bill Jahn will play Charlie Davenport, manager of the Buffalo Bill Wild West show. Bill is from Libertyville, and has had much Little Theatre experience. Bill also designed the fantastic two-story sets for "Annie" in conjunction with Lee Moses. Yvonne Matt will be Dolly Tate, Frank Butler's assistant. This will be a character role for Yvonne, who just completed a personal triumph with the leading role in "Send Me No Flowers", presented for the Art Fair this past June. John Schlofner will portray Buffalo Bill. He was a great success in the role of Shamus Tobin in "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." Walli Kuhns as Pawnee Bill will add yet another dimension to his experience. He was an audience favorite as prince DeLong in "Molly Brown." Gordon Michaels will be Chief Sitting Bull. Gordon has been a member of the Famous Big Timber dancers of Elgin and this will be his first dramatic role. Adding charm to the show will be the four youngsters who play Annie's brother §nd sisters, Amy Leighty, Janet Schlofner, Celia Schlofner and Robert Varese. £ Nancy Gardiner will be the choreographer. Nancy has choreographed "Bye-Bye Birdie", "Once Upon a Mattress," "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." She will be lending her own dancing talents as principal dancer for "Annie." Tickets may be secured by calling Mrs. John Boehm, 385- 2884, or the McHenry Community PTA, which will be benefitting from the sale of the Thursday and Friday night tickets. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank my friends and neighbors for their kind assistance at the time of my accident. I am especially grateful for the services of the doctor and nurse. Many thanks to all. 9-3-64 Mrs. Lynda Bergstrom Delegate Tells Of Convention Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bolger and family returned last Saturday from a most interesting ten-day trip to thie East Coast, where he was a delegate to the Democratic convention held in Atlantic City. Before the convention got underway, the Bolger family went to New York, wtyere they attended the World's Fair and also visited St. Patrick's Cathedral and saw the Statue of Liberty. The convention week in Atlantic City they described as filled with thrills. Through the courtesy of Chicago's Mayor Daley, Mrs. Bolger and the children were able to attend all the evening convention sessions with Mr. Bolger. Wednesday and Thursday evenings were of special interest to the local family. The first night President Johnson made a surprise visit to the hall, and on the second evening the Bolgers were able to participate in the applause for Robert Kennedy when he appeared on the podium for the first time. Veteran observers commented they had never seen such a tribute. On the social side, the Bolgers attended a reception given by Mayor Daley for the Illinois delegation Sunday afternoon. Ambassador Stevenson, Senator Douglas, Gov. Kerner and the state officials were present. The children were especially excited to be approached by Mr. Stevenson, who said, "The Bolger family has been active in politics for a long time. I hope you will b,e active too." On Thursday morning, Robert Kennedy joined the Illinois delegation for breakfagt and chatted briefly with each delegate. -This event was planned by Gov. Kerner. One of the highlights of the week was the reception given by Mr. and Mrs. Averill Harriman in honor of Jacqueline Kennedy. Mrs. Kennedy personally greeted over 5,000 people and had a smile and a thank-you for all. Enroute home, the Bolgers stopped at Washington, D. C., where they visited the grave of the late president John F. Kennedy. FOX LAKE CLUB GIVES "RUSTLE OF AUTUMN" SHOW The Fox Lake Garden club will present its annual flower show, "Rustle of Autum," on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the American Legion hall on Route 12. Exhibitors may bring in entries between 8:30 and 10 a.m. Everyone is eligible to enter, as the show is not limited to members. In the horticulture division, there are classes for flowers, vegetables, fruits and house plants. In the artistic division, the arrangements will follow the autumn theme. Miniatures, corsages, and a junior exhibit will also be included. The show and luncheon will start at 12:30. Tickets may be obtained at the door. Further information may be had by contacting Mrs. Carl Schilling, show chairman, or Mrs. Adam Klauk, club president. CARD OF THANKS We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Rev. Carder, Father Holmgren, V.F.W., Legion and their Auxiliaries and the many friends and neighbors for their flowers, prayers, mass cards and other kindnesses extended to us during our recent bereavement. They will never be forgotten. Mrs. Cecil Ballowe Tom, Tim & Teresa 9-3-64 Now Registering for Fall Term 3antaiu 5 DAY arm \SEMY COMPLETE CHILD CARE For Children of Working Mothers Or While You Go Shopping • 6 Acres of Playground with Slides, Swing, Merry- Go-Round, etc. • Chickens, Duck, Pheasants and Lambs for the Kidi to Feed and Play With • Story Telling, Reading and Inside Play • Hot Meals -- Morning and Afternoon Snacks • Napping Facilities • An Opportunity for Your Child to Play with and Get Along with Others. Call 385-2499 for Daily and Weekly Rates You Can Afford State licensed Located Vi mile Sooth of McHenry on the old Crystal Black Top FORTY UNITS ENTER LABOR DAY PARADE Crystal Lake will be the scene of a parade for everyone to enjoy on Labor Day. The combined efforts of representatives of the McHenry County Building and Construction Trades council has made it possible by sponsoring the event, and even after the sudden death of their leader, "Ted" Graham, continued plans as a memorial to him. There are over forty entries in the promenade, including large marching bands and a bagpipe group, the Chicago Highlanders; horse pulled vehicles and even mules; participants of the Gay Wolf /fficling club. Wauconda; drum and bugle organizations; baton/ twirling girls; American Legion and VFW color guards and firing squads; the Fifth Army Nike Missile; 4-H queen and king of McHenry County and the Great Lakes drill team. Parade time is now set promptly at 1:30 p.m., with assembly to begin at 12:30 in the high school parking lot. The route will travel from the parking lot by way of Walkup avenue, Crystal Lake avenue, Williams street, Main street and Gate street to - Veteran Acres for ceremonies. Wed In August Kotalik Studio Photo THE CHARLES FILLERS At a nuptial Mass solemnized at St. Mary's Catholic church on Saturday, Aug. 2?, Miss Joan Bauer became the bride of Mr. Charles P. Miller. Following a trip to Florida, the couple will reside on Main street, McHenry. Flower Show Hall Is "Political Wonderland' Many surprises are being planned for the juniors in the annual Crystal Lake flower show, "We Vote For Flowers." Barbara Tade and Charlotte Smith are responsible for the creative staging which will transform the junior section of the Lakewood village hall on Sept. 16 and 17 into a political wonderland for the young folks. Children will register their exhibits on Tuesday evening, Sept. 15, between 7 and 9 p.m. and Wednesday morning between 8 and 10 a.m. Wed Recently St. Mary's Catholic church was the scene of a beautiful wedding on Aug. 22, uniting in marriage Miss Gayle Louise Bonder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bonder of Lakemoor, and Mr. Christopher James Bennett, son of Mrs. Dorothy Bennett of Wonder Lake and the late Ralph Bennett. A wedding reception for 200 guests was held before the couple deported on a honeymoon trip into Wisconsin. A rehearsal supper was given by the bridegroom's mother, served by his aunts, Mrs. A. F. Kosinski of College Park, Md.. and Miss RoVena Marshall of McHenry. DAUGHTER OF LOCAL COUPLE IN BAKE-OFF Mrs. William S. Bradfield of San Antonio, Texas, is one of two residents of that city to be named finalists in the sixteenth grand national bakeoff to be held in Miami Beach Sept. 13-15. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Scott Parnham of Pistaqua Heights Mrs. Bradfield won a place in the finals with a recipe for a unique dessert which was submitted for judging on a nation-wide basis earlier this year. The dessert is comprised of chocolate baskets, filled with glazed nuts and surrounded with fudge frosting on the sides. She developed it from an old German recipe which she modified because some of the ingredients could be found only in gourmet shops. As a finalist, she has already received a range, a mixer and $100 as well as an all-expense trip to Miami Beach, where they will compete with ninety-eight others for the grand prize of $25,000 WEDDING ANNOUNCED Announcement has been made of the marriage late in June of Miss Carolann Kaminski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kaminski of Minocqua Wis., formerly of McCullom Lake, and Thomas A. Le Clair son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Le Claire of Denora, Pa. The newlyweds are making their home in Chicago at 5737 N, Kenmore avenue. L@t's T® Nye's L%r Qmp Supplies! Circular & Ad Prices Good Till School Starts NYE DRU© 1325 N. Riverside Drive, McHenry DANCING LESSONS Nancy Gardiner School of Dance Member and Teacher for the Dance Masters of Wisconsin and the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters Registration fpr Fall Classes SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 12th 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. -- American Legion Hall Green Street McHenry, 111. LESSONS IN: BALLET -- TAP -- MODERN JAZZ BATON -- RHYTHMIC CHOIR WORK ADULT & TEENAGE BALLROOM TOE -- BASIC ACROBATIC Studio Address: 1811 If. Riverside Drive HISTORICAL GROUP BUILDING FUND GROWS SLOWLY The building fund of the McHenry County Historical society has receive^ two contributions recently. This fund is growing slowly, whereas the collection for a museum is growing rapidly. The rocking chair, over a hundred years old, that once belonged to Joel Johnson, who named Woodstock after his home town of Woodstock, Vt., has been received, as well as a large wheel spinning wheel with automatic winder. Also a smaller winder and a highchair that was given to Etta Mary Sherman on her first birthday in 1859. She was a sister to Willard Sherman of South street, "Woodstock, whojgave these items totbe_jociety. The spinning wh^eP vas brought to Woodstock/ in' 1852 by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ryder,/ from Virginia and it had been in the family since 1822. ( Weldon Sherman, son of Mr. Sherman, has given a crazy quilt of silk"'pieces made about 1&55 by bis,grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ryder. As a result of the request for a copy of the centennial edition of the Marengo Republican News, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Edinger.of Woodstock have donated a copy. If more copies are available the society would like a duplicate. The society is cooperating with the Fine Arts association and will put on a display on the. stage of the Opera House on hospitality day some of, the lovely old clothing and hats that were in high fashion in other years. Beautifully embroidered and tucked under garments that required many hours to make are now in the collection. me CARD QF THANJKS To all my relatives and neighbors: Many thanks for gifts, prayers, flowers, cards and all kindnesses show during my recent' inactivity. Special thanks to the nurses at McHenry Hospital. Special thanks to Father Baumhofer & Father Holmgren. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. 9-3-64 Leo J. King CARD OF THANKS I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to all my relatives and friends for visits, prayers, cards and flowers during my recent illness at McHenry hospital. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. 9-3-64 Rita Mercure Newlyweds Kotalik Studio Photo THE GARY ADAMSES Miss Marilyn Kiehl and Mr. Gary, Vale Adams exchanged nuptial vows before Rev. Carl Lobitz in Zion Lutheran church Saturday, Aug. 22. They will make their home at 4112 Crystal Lake road, McHenry. JOHN STEINBACH TAKES BRIDE ON SATURPAY St. Mary's Catholic church was the scene of a lovely wedding on Saturday, Aug. 29, when Miss Merijee" Nprys became the bride of Mr. John Steinbach. The bride ;is the daughter of Mrs. Stanley Norys of Crystal Lake and the late Dr. Norys, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Steinbach of 3804 W, Oak avenue, McHenry. Rev. Fr. Holmgren officiated at the nuptial rite solemnized at 11:30 o'clock. The, young couple was attended by her sister, Carla, as maid of honor and Charles Jackipic of Chicago, a fraternity brother of the groom, as best man. A reception followed immediately at the bride's home, af. ter which the young couple left on a week's trip into Wisconsin. They will make their home in Chicago. The bride is a graduate of Crystal Lake high school and has been employed in the Upper Avenue National Bank in Chicago. Her husband attended Marquette university for two and a half years and will complete his education at Loyola university. MARRIAGE LICENSES Jerry Coarson, McHenry, and Bonnie Zimmerman, Algonquin. Jerry Shafter, Galesburg, and Virginia Kocmond, McHenry. DR. jom F. liLLY OPTOMETRIST At 1224 N. Green Street, McHenry (Closed Wednesday) EYES EXAMINED -- GLASSES FITTED VISUAL TRAINING -- VISUAL REHABILITATION CONTACT LENSES HOURS: DAILY 9:30 a.m. to 5 P.M. FRIDAY EVENINGS 8:30 P.M. EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT PHONE 385-0452 WORLD FAMOUS BE STi AUGUST 27 THRU SEPTEMBER 12 @s§q c year Gro v;o a|,je ^ ^ .thpsa. Lovely Bartehlro Stockings In the newest faatta colore. All wllh She famous NyloC* Run Barrier ei top and too. Look at tha savings! Solo Prica a Palm $1.09 $3.19 1816 N. Oreeu Street McHenry, III. Dally 9:00-5:30 -- Friday 9:00-9:00