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W fc;-"* B&;& Section One -- Page Two ."U^n r . ; • : • ! • - ' . w f 1 Bells SR£#r: p Bridal Couple •KWi-..:Wt Kotalik Sludio Photo MR. AND MRS. DENNIS C. DIEDRICH Miss Mary Kay Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Adams of 3303 N. Richmond road, McHenry, became the pretty bride of Mr. Dennis C. Diedrich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Diedrich of 2414 N. Chapel Hill road, McHenry, in a wedding solemnized Saturday, Oct. 16, in St. Mary's Catholic church. KATHLEEN CONWAY WED SATURDAY TO DONALD MERCURE St. Patrick's Catholic church was the setting last Saturday, Oct. 23, for the afternoon wedding of Miss Kathleen Conway and Mr. Donald Mercure. Rev. Fr. David Beauvais officiated at the 2 o'clock nuptial service. Members of the adult choir sang the Mass. The bride's father was soloist for "Blessed Be This Day" and Mary Ann Wegener and Adele Froehlich sang "Panis Angelicus" and "On This Day O Beautiful Mother." Miss Conway is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Conway of 3941 Main street, McHenry, and Mr. Mercure is the son of Mrs. Rita Mercure of Lilymoor. Miss Conway, radiant as she was accompanied to the altar by her father, wore a gown fashioned of white peau de soie, sheath style, with long, fitted sleeves, empire bodice and scalloped removable train which fastened at the neckline. It Was adorned with medallions of imported Venice lace down the front and at the bottom of the train. Her four-tiered veil of English silk illusion was held in place by a crown of lace, pearls and crystals. - Her only attendant was Lorrie DeLeonardo of Eastwood Manor. She chose a turquoise, s t r e e t l e n g t h d r e s s of embossed taffeta, styled with semi-bouffant skirt and elbow sleeves. Her hat and shoes were of matching color. Little Dawn Conway of Mc- Cullom Lake, niece of the bride, acted as flower girl, gearing a floor length gown of matching turquoise, with headpiece to match. Richard Mercure of McHenry served his brother as best man and Ronald Conway, brother of the bride, and Darreld Mercure, brother of the groom, were ushers. Acolytes were Marty Conway, brother of the bride, and Gary Schaefer. A reception was held at the V.F.W. clubhouse after 5 o'clock for 225 guests. Later, the newlyweds left on a trip into Indiana, after which they will return to make their home in Lakemoor. The former Miss Conway is a graduate of McHenry high school and is a key punch operator at the Oaks Manufacturing Co. in Crystal Lake, where the groom is a machine operator. He is also a graduate of McHenry high school. CARD OF THANKS The thoughtfulness and sympathy extended by our relatives, friends and neighbors during our recent sorrow will always remain with us as a precious memory. Our sincere thanks to all. The Joseph Motulewicz Family CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank everyone for their visits ,cards, gifts, prayers offered in my behalf and all kindness shown me while. I was hospitalized. I am truly grateful. Michael Schaefer CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank everyone for their prayers, visits, cards, flowers, gifts, and many kind deeds during my recent illness: Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Ernest (Bud) Lowery CD of A Plans For Workshop On Sunday, Oct. 31, the Catholic Daughters of America of the Rock ford Diocese have planned a workshop to be held at St. Mary's school in Oregon, 111. The workshop, under the direction of the district deputies of the Rockford diocese, is planned to better inform and instruct the officers on the proper exemplification of their respective duties. All members as well as officers are invited to attend. The district deputies, Miss Sarah Myers of Elgin, Miss Mary Jane Sharick of Oregon, Miss Mary E. Soltow of Savanna, and Mrs. Ernest Schroeder of McHenry, have planned a very informative program. Special quests will include Miss Lucille Dooley, state grand regent, of LaSalle; Miss Catherine Weigman, state treasurer, of Chicago. Also included on the program are Mrs. Frances McGirr, state junior chairman, of De- Kalb; Miss Elizabeth Coster, diocesan chairman * of extension, of Aurora; Mrs. Dorothy Childs, diocesan chairman of state public relations, of Galena; and Miss Eleanor Quinn, state extension chairman, of DeKalb. A demonstration of the reception ritual will be held at the afternoon session, with officers from all subordinate courts in the Rockford diocese taking part . The day will be concluded with a social hour, with Court Oregon as hostess. Joins Sorority LESLIE DECKER Miss Leslie Decker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Decker of Wonder Lake, was recently activated into the social sorority of Alpha Delta Pi at Morningside college, Sioux City, Iowa. Miss Decker is a 1964 graduate of McHenry high school and is in her sophomore year at Morningside. BENEFIT FESTIVAL The annual benefit festival for St. Joseph's convent, Milwaukee, will be held daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Oct. 30 through Nov. 7. NICK DIEDRICHS OBSERVE GOLDEN WEDDING NOV. 6 Mr. and Mrs. Nick P. Diedrich of Volo will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 6, starting with a Mass in their ^hoijior to be read at 10 o'clock in the morning at St. Peter's church, Volo. Open house for friends and relatives will be held at the Legion home in McHenry that evening at 8 o'clock. The Diedrichs were married at St. Peter's by Fr. PDpstein on Nov. 10, 1915. They have eight children, Mrs. Alfred (Verona) May of Spring Grove, Mrs. Joseph (Marie) Sompel of Johnsburg, Anthony Diedrich of Ingleside, Henry Diedrich of Volo, Charles Diedrich of McHenry, Mrs. Don (Agnes) Hay of Woodstock, Mrs. Gerald (Helen) Schmitt of Johnsburg and Mrs. Robert (Catherine) Smith of Harvard. They also have twenty-six grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Attendants at their wedding fifty years ago were Henry Wegener, Clara Regner and Leo Regner of Volo and Doris Michels of Crystal Lake. GARDEN CLUB TO HEAR PROGRAM ON SEASON TRADITION The October meeting of the McHenry Garden club was held at the home of Mrs. Robert Petersen. The meeting opened with a delicious buffet luncheon of shrimp salad, jello mold and four varieties of homemade pie. Plans were made for members to meet for lunch and then go to the Woodstock Opera House on Friday, Nov. 5, when the Green Twig Garden club of Crystal Lake will present a program by Mrs. Emil Walker, "Enriching Christmas With Tradition". Mrs. Petersen presented an excellent program on "Bulbs, D r i e d A r r a n g e m e n t s and Vines". She used her very capable artistic talents to illustrate the growing cycles of the various bulbs most common to this area. She had made two lovely dried arrangements using wild materials. The vines were covered by pictures she had collected. A great many hours of work had been put into the preparation of the program and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all. It was reported that Mrs. Milton Smith is in Memorial hospital, Woodstock, and Mrs. Estelle Beatty is now in the care of Mrs. Phil Mangold in Sunnyside Village. Both would welcome cards or notes from members and friends. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the home of Mrs. G. T. Snively. CHURCH WOMEN HEAR TALK ON HOSPITAL NEEDS The October meeting of St. Paul's Episcopal Church Women was highlighted by an informative talk by Mrs. Claude McDermott, president of the McHenry Hospital women's auxiliary. Mrs. McDermott presented a short history of the guild and told of the need for volunteer workers to staff the snack bar, gift shop and for various other duties. She also mentioned that donations of cakes, cookies, and other treats sold in the snack bar are welcome. Mrs. McDermott introduced Mrs. Claire Boehm, director of nurses for the hospital, who spoke on the new hospital addition and Bollman pavilion. She mentioned particularly the need for funds and additional workers to staff the offices, intensive care and other departments necessitated by the large increase in bed capacity. Following the meeting, a question and answer period provided further information. Offers of cake, cookies and other goodies for the snack bar were given to Mrs. McDermott. CARD OF THANKS For all the gifts, cards, mass offerings and many acts of kindness, we want to thank all our relatives, friends, Rev. E. Baumhofer, Sister Andreella and her choir, and everyone who helped make our Silver Wedding Anniversary so complete. Tom and Marie Diedrich Attend Chucrh Sunday NOW OPEN! Richard's Cleaners, Inc. 1208 N. Green St. Quality Dry Cleaning jnd Shirts THE McHENBY PLAINDEALER Community Club Plans Annual Dinner Dance Saturday, Nov. 6 The annual dinner dance of the Johnsburg Community club will be held Saturday, N*V. 6, at 6 p.m. at Memorial hall, Johnsburg. All members, their families and friends are invited to cittend. The dinner, planned as a family style, sit-down meal, will be served beginning at 6 p.m., consisting of a delicious roast beef and turkey dinner prepared under the able kitchen management of Marie Oeffling, whose reputation in the culinary departinent is well known. Chairman of the dance committee will" be Harold Freund, who has arranged for a top dance band and refreshments. Members are requested to account for their tickets on or before the November meeting in order to ascertain the number who will attend. Additional tickets may be purchased from members or at various business places. The regular meeting of the Community club will be held NEW AND CHARTER MEMBERS HONORED BY LOCAL CD OF A Court Joyce Kilmer, No. 573, Catholic Daughters of America, initiated a number of new members at their Oct. 21 meeting. They were Kathryn E. Luing, Helen J. Moriarity, Gertrude E. Murphy, Mary Kantorski and Florence Foran. Mrs. Stella Graham, a transfer member from Huntington Park, Calif., also was welcomed into the court. Sarah Meyers, district deputy, presided at the initiation, with members from Elgin court present. A number of charter members were honored at this meeting on the occasion of their forty-fifth anniversary. They were Mrs. Dorothy Weber, Mrs. Coletta Adams, Mrs. Annabel Aicher, Mis§ .Florence Carey, Miss Evelyn Carey, Miss Nellie Doherty, Mrs. Eleanor Foley, Miss Florence Knox, Miss Genevieve Knox, Mrs. Eleanore Nye, Miss Laura Weber and Miss Gertrude Weber. The refreshment committee served a delicious lunch at the conclusion of the meeting, including a beautifully decorated anniversary cake. Chairmen Rosemary Blake and Delores Chelini were assisted by Ella Buss, Olivia Bauer, Kathryn Bolger, Rosemary Carey, Catherine Clark, Rosalie Doherty, Helen Dobyns and Vandelina Diedrich. Pavon Infant Is Christened The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Pavon was christened Richard Gene last Sunday, Oct. 23, at Christ the King Catholic church, Wonder Lake. Fr. Vanderpool performed the service. Following the christening, a gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Pedretti of Wonder Lake. Guests attending were the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lucian Lazalde and Mr. and Mrs. George Petersen, and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Pedretti, the great - grandparents; also Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Kinsala of'1 McHenry, Mrs. Mark Pedretti and daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smialek and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lazalde and son. Miss Florence Pedretti and Miss May Petersen and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Smola, godparents for the baby. For! DRAPERIES SLIPCOVERS SHADES SHUTTERS WALLPAPER CALL OR SEE McHENRY TAILORED DRAPERY 8717 W. Elm 385-7531 FREE ESTIMATES Across from the Jewel Monday, Nov. 1, at 8 p.m. and all members are urgently requested to attend. Refreshments will be served by the following committee: Martin Weber, Charles Weingart, John Weingart, LeRoy Welter, Matt Wolfe, Leo Young and Albert Adams. PRESENT SLATE FOR GOP WOMAN'S CLUB OF TOWNSHIP A slate of officers for 1966- 1967 was presented to 'members of the McHenry Township Republican Women's club at their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Mrs. Clara Nell, chairman of the nominating committee, announced the following for office: President, Mrs. Thomas (Boots) Davis; first vice-president, Mrs. Jacob (Connie) Johnson; second vice-president, Mrs. Grant (Gerry) Ernst; secretary, Mrs. Sam! (Mary Lou) Owen; treasurer, Mrs. Ted (Helen) Wickman. Nominations from the floor will be accepted at the ifieeting of Tuesday, Nov. 16, when the candidates will be voted upon by the members. A representative group .attended the meeting which had been opened to the public. Representatives of state, county, township and city government who attended were A. B. McConnell, Vernon Kays, Harley Mackeben, Henry Nell, Walter Dean, Tom Huemann, Walter Anderson, Roland Herrmann and Earl Walsh. Mrs. Edwin Dropka of Brookfield, president of S.O.S. (Save Our Suburbs) discussed the Northeastern Illinois Metropolitan Planning commission, which covers the six county area of Cook, DuPage, McHenry, Kane and Will. She emphasized the very great threat this poses to the continuation of local governing bodies. Cindi Vycital Observes Birthday Cindi Vycital celebrated her first birthday with a small gathering at her home at 208 N. Bay., Ave., Beach Haven, N. J. The guests enjoyed birthday cake and ice cream after Cindi opened her gifts. Those attending were Cindi's grandmother and grandfather, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gordon Cranmer of Beach Haven and Jupiter, Fla; her aunt and cousin, Mrs. Betty Hornby and Bruce; Mrs. Lillian Parker of Beach Haven Terrace; Miss Karen Ann Kircher of Beach Haven Crest; Marty Booth of Beach Haven; her older sister, Vickie, and her mother, Nancy. Cindi is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vycital of 2809 N. Spring road, Mc- Cullom Lake. She is looking forward to seeing her grandparents when she visits them in the early part of December for several weeks. CARD OF THANKS I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to all who sent flowers, cards and gifts and to all who visited me during my recent illness at the hospital and now at the Woodstock residence. Special thanks to the nurses and to visiting priests for their kindness. Michael Pitzen Only $8.00 COZY - Collared BOOT Cold winds cower before the deep fur collar of this very "in" black leather boot. The Vulcanized crepe sole is non-skid -- the upshot is, you must have it. ROTH SHOES 1246 N. Green S,t. McHenry, Illinois Kick-Off Mrs. Walter Schuett of Woodstock, finance chairman .of the League of Women Voters of Woodstock- McHenry unit, is shown with Mayor Donalcl P. Doherty of McHenry as the latter looks over one of the first con- . tributions made at the kick-off coffee held last Friday morning -at the home of Mrs. Maurice Clark on John street. WSCS WILL TAKE PART IN SPECIAL PROGRAM OCT. 29 Members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Community Methodist church of McHenry will participate this week in one of the most important annual observations of Methodist women throughout America. It is the "Call to Prayer and Self-Denial." More than 1,700,000 women in 36,000 local woman's societies and guilds in all fifty states will join in the observance. The Call is sponsored by the woman's division of the Methodist Board of Missions. The division is the national body under which all local woman's societies and guilds function. It is also one of four major units of the Board of Missions. Though the observance of-the "Call to Prayer and Self-Denial" varies from place to place, Methodist women usually gather in churches or elsewhere for two major events-- a program meeting for interpretation of mission projects to which money from a special offering will be given, and a quiet day service of prayer, meditation and a silent meal. Read the Classifieds CHURCH FAIR Women of the Cary Methodist church are busily engaged in group workdays as well as individual projects in preparation for the Church Fair to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 3. Wesley Hall, located on First street in Cary, will be turned into a Country Store from 10:30 to 8 p.m. Luncheon will be served at Wesley hall from 11:30 to 1:00. The fair also includes a tour of homes in the Cary area. Tickets for the luncheon and the tour of homes may be purchased by phoning Mrs. Robert Appleton at 639-7516. The Ladies Aid of the church are working with the WSCS on the fair and will display numerous homemade items to fill gift orders. Patti Bolton Honored Sunday On Sunday a group of relatives and friends gathered at the Legion home to honor Patti Bolton at a miscellaneous shower. Hostesses for the party were her attendants, Joan Bolton, Kathleen Powers and Connie Segermark. Bridal bingo was played and cake and coffee were served to the guests. Miss Bolton received many lovely gifts for the home she will be making when she becomes Mrs. John Colomer Nov. 6 at St. Patrick's church. Thursday- Ortobfr 28* 1965 PARISH BAZAAR AT ST. PATRICK CHURCH NOV. 13 j The St. Patrick's P.arish Mother's Club is in the final stages of planning a bazaar to take place on Saturday, Nov. 13, from noon until.. 9 p.m. It will be held in the church hall at 3500 Washington street. Each room mother will be in charge of a table of goods provided by the mothers of that grade. Among the many different items to be offered for sale will be doll clothes, goldfish and guppies, potted plants, baked goods, handmade pot holders and aprons, covered hangers and hats. There will also be a country store, skate and boot exchange, books and records, and a game booth with prizes for the children. A hot dog stand will be operated by the officers with pop and coffee also on hand. There will be many items suitable for children to purchase for Christmas gifts, and priced for their pocketbooks. In charge of this undertaking is Mrs. Scott Wilkes, ways and means chairman. Assisting Mrs. Wilkes are Mrs. Stanley Aim, first grade; Mrs. Anthony Fino, second grade; Mrs. Richard Snyder, third grade; Mrs. Louis Spidalette, fourth grade; Mrs. L a w r e n c e K l a p p e r i c h , f i f t h grade; Mrs. Robert G. Miller, sixth grade; Mrs. Eugene Lafontaine, seventh grade; and Mrs. Earl Conway, eighth grade. The public is cordially invited to attend. The ladies -are hoping for a successful &hd enjoyable affair, the first of its kind in recent years at St. Patrick's. YMCA DANCE At 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29, the first of eight monthly record dances for seventh and eighth grade boys and girls will begin. The record dances are conducted by the Lake Region YCMA at the Lakewood village hall at 2500 Lake avenue in Lakewood. At 10 p.m., all of the participants will conclude their evening of fun and dancing. Any seventh or eighth grade student in Algonquin, Cary, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Huntley, Island Lake, Lake in the Hills, McHenry and Woodstock may attend. The dances are free for YMCA members. Advance registration is made at thfe Lake Region YMCA at 65 N. Williams street in Crystal Lake. The McHenry State Bank ANNOUNCES THAT ON Thursday October 28, 1965 THE WILL BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN THE NEW ADDITION Please Use The New (West) itrance Safety Deposit Box Patrons Please Use The Elevator In The New Lobby 3 DRIVE IN WINDOWS WILL BE OPEN 2 WALK UP WINDOWS WILL BE OPEN 2 NIGHT DEPOSITORIES WILL BE OPEN (The New Depository is Located on the West Side of Building) THE OLDER SECTION OF TH E BANK WILL BE CLOSED TEMPORARILY FOR REMODELING. PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE DECEMBER 15, 1965. McHenry State Bank Where Family Money Matters McHENRY. ILL f