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c Section One -- Page Two THE MeHENBY PLAINOTALER ThuK(l37t March 17# 19S6 _a_ Four Generations A four-generation picture was taken during a recent gathering of the family of Mrs. Anna Martin of Chicago, pictured at right. With her are her daughter, Mrs. A. E. (Rose) Noel, her granddaughter, Mrs. Dennis (Jacqueline) Bowe and the latter's son, Scott Allen Bovve, all of the McHenry area. ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED HEAR SPEAKER MARCH 22 Tuesday evening, March 22, at 8 p.m. is. the meeting time for the McHenry County Association for Retarded Children. It is to be held in the First Baptist church, 509 N. Front street, McHenry, the location of the training center and workshop for retarded children. Guests are always welcome and membership is open t& a n y o n e i n t e r e s t e d i n t h e welfare of retarded children. George Malley, administrator of the Mental Health center, will be the guest speaker on Tuesday. Another reminder is for the Moose lodge benefit on Saturday night, March 19. An auction will be featured before the dance at the lodge hall in Woodstock. Gonple Plans May Wedding MEMORIAL GIFT AIDS HISTORICAL BUILDING FUND The McHenry County Historical society has received its first contribution, given as a m e m o r i a l . N e i g h b o r s a n d friends of the late Mrs. Andrew Kuby, Sr., McHenry. in lieu of flowers, contributed to the society and the building fund will be credited. All monies received, other than for dues, go into the building fund. Microfilms have been purchased from the Library of Congress covering the first federal census of 1840 and the one of 1850. The 1840 census gives only the heads of families and how many male and female residents in his household. The 1850 report lists the individuals. If anyone would like to know if his family was in the county at that time, the microfilm fcan be consulted. The society has forms and charts that can be obtained for the asking if anyone wishes to compile a family history. The society's rooms are open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PATRICIA SHERROD Colonel and Mrs. Lilbourne W. Sherrod of Fort Sheridan, 111., have announced the engagement of their daughter, Patricia Lynn, to John Vincent Burke III, son of Mrs. Fern Burke of McHenry, and Dr. John V. Burke, Jr., of La- Grange. The wedding will take place in May. Miss Sherrod graduated from the American high school in Vicenza, Italy, in 1964, attended the University of Maryland off-campus school at Verona. Italy, in 1964, and Lincoln college at Lincoln, 111., in 1965. She is presently residing with her parents at Fort Sheridan, near Chicago. Mr. Burke is with a drug company at Crystal Lake. % Colonel Sherrod is chief of the personnel services division, on the striff of the deputy chief of staff, personnel, at Headquarters Fifth US Army, Chi- j cago. Sewing Guild At Lillian Cox Home A most enjoyable and productive meeting was held Thursday, March 10, at the home of Lillian Cox when the Sewing Guild Woman's auxiliary to McHenry hospital held its monthly meeting. The members showed Ascot scarves, stuffed animals, place mats, disposable handkerchief holders to carry in a purse, and terry cloth pillows. These articles will be sold in the new Pink Lady shoppe in the McHenry hospital. Ten members were present, Lillian Cox, hostess, Mae Siadeck. co-hostess, Ruth Young, Lilah Jordan, Celia Blake, Helen Lundy, all of McHenry; Nellie Bergener and Lee Barner of Whispering Hills and Mildred Kennedy and Esther Knapp of Johnsburg. rJ FASHION SHOW Twin Lakes American Legion auxiliary, Unit 544, is presenting its ninth annual spring fashion show, "Treasure-Trove of Fashions", Friday, March 18, at 8 p.m. at the Wonder Bar ballroom in Twin Lakes, Wis. Adults and teenagers will be modeling the latest in spring and summer styles. Proceeds go toward support of community, state and national programs which are underwritten by the auxiliary. Smith-Hester Nuptial Planned MARILYN SMITH Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith of 3807 N. Spring Grove road, McHenry, announce the engagement of their daughter, Marilyn, to James Hester, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hester of 409 N. Timothy, Henry. An Aug. 13 wedding is planned. Mr. Hester is attending Northern Illinois university at De- Kalb. His fiancee is employed by a Crystal' Lake firm. DAIRY PRINCESS VISITS McHENRY STORES THIS WEEK Miss Andrea Simpson, Illinois' bright-eyed Dairy 16 Princess, comes to McHenry county this weekend to participate in the springtime dairy promotion now underway under auspices of the McHenry County Dairy Promotion council. Andrea, 19, arrives Thursday afternoon to visit tfte new Borden plant and to take part in the launching of an ice cream special in honor of her visit. Andrea is sponsored by the American Dairy "Association of Illinois. v On Friday and Saturday. Andrea will visit grocery stores in Woodstock, McHenry, Crystal Lake and Harvard to call shoppers' attentioft to the dairy counter and the food values offered. She will pass out cheese dips, and store owners and dairies are cooperating to offer a special on cottage cheese. Miss Simpson, an animated brunette who lives On a dairy farm near La Moille, has new twin sisters to talk about. Dawn and Shawn were born Jan. 17, so she's staying home now to help her mother with the youngsters. Andrea, who was a cheerleader in high school, enjoys work-outs on the trampoline as one of her favorite hobbies. Bowling also is a hobby but she is careful because she frequently can beat the young men she dates! Shoppers are invited to look for Andrea's schedule of store appearances, and to visit with her during her McHenry visit. FRIENDSHIP CLUB ENTERTAINED AT POT-LUCK DINNER The Friendship club of the Community Methodist church held its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, March 12. A delicious pot-luck dinner was served by the ladies. A special forty-seventh anniversary cake with appropriate decorations was presented to Mr. arid Mrs. Paul John Brendle of 5222 W. Parkway, Mc- Cullom Lake. Delicous homemade strawberry ice cream was served with the cake. Due to the absence of both President Oscar Iber and vice- President Vaughn Jones, Cy Young conducted the meeting. Mrs. Oscar Iber gave the devotional in the absence of Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Carder. After the business meeting, an excellent musical program was given by five young members of the church who are high school students: Miss Libby Stinespring, Miss Dolly Myers, Carl Johnson, Jon Nolan, and Wayne Kidd. The group was directed by John Leighty, who played the flute. The group offered several selections as soloists, both on their instruments and with their voices. Soloists were Libby on the piano, Jon, saxophone, Wayne, bassoon, and Carl and Dolly sang a selection each. Finally, they joined for several selections for woodwind quintet by Mozart and Hayden. In addition, the group sang together two favorites, "I'll walk with God" and "Precious Lord". McHENRY COED WINS BID TO "SMARTY PARTY", Top grades won invitations to the annual "Smarty Party" at the University of Iowa for 650 coeds. Among those who attended the banquet last Thursday evening in Iowa Memorial union was Eileen Marsh of Rt. 9, McHenry. Coeds honored earned a 3.25 grade point average or better for ten semester or more hours of credit during the first semester of this year. The banquet followed the theme, "The Brain Drain". Speaker was Patrick Alston, assistant professor of history at the University of Illinois. RETARDED WILL BENEFIT FROM LIONS MEETING O. C. O'Hare. secretary of the Woodstock Lions club, has been appointed as general chairman for an All-County Lions club meeting which will include twelve clubs. The meeting will be at the Woodstock Moose club on March 24, starting at 6:.°>0, (with dinner at 7. A nationally known barber shop quartet has been obtained and there will be an attendance award presented to the club with the best average number present. All of the fines and proceeds for the evening will be presented to the McHenry County Association for the Mentally Retarded. The twelve clubs will come from Algonquin, Cary, Fox River Grove, Crystal Lake, H a r v a r d , M a r e n g o , U n i o n , Huntley, Oakwood Hills, Island Lake. Lake in the Hills, and Woodstock. Some gals are easy t oi up, but very hard to drop. Christen Brooks Baby Sunday The new daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. James Brooks at McHenry hospital on Feb. 18 was christened, Elizabeth Ann, at St. Patrick's church Sunday witlf Rev. Fr. Leonard Guzzardo officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Wirtz served as sponsors by proxy for the baby's Mrs. Donald Watson of Duluth, Minn., who were unable to be present. Following the ceremony din ner was served at the Brooks home to the baby's sisters, Terry, 10, Kathleen, 8, and Julie, 5; her grandmother, Mrs. Walter Brooks, and the Francis Wirtz family. NATIVITY CHURCH FATHERS, SONS ENJOY BANQUET Many fathers, and sons of Nativity Lutheran church at Wonder Lake were treated to an excellent banquet and program last Sunday afternoon. Richard Sawaske, assistant to the pastor at Grace Lutheran church, Loves Park, 111., was guest speaker. He told the assembled guests of the importance of the father-son role in today's world and how they should get to know one, another better. He also challenged the fathers to use their abilities and talents to bring about a positive witness in the world. The afternoon held many surprises. The son of William Lamont came from Denver, Colo., and the son of Herbert Brolin from Madison, W'is., to be with their dads. There was also a special treat for the sons when Rev. Dwight Johnson, missionary to Japan for the past five years, and Rev. Kim, a native of Japan, gave a demonstration in judo and karate. Both Rev. John Johnson and Rev. Kim spoke at the morning services of worship and to the children at the Sunday church school hour. One father expressed the feelings of all very well when he said, "It was a wonderful afternoon." Homemakers Hold April Luncheon The McHenry unit of Homemakers are holding their second annual luncheon April 4 at the Moose hall, 2816 West Route 120, one-half mile east of McHenry, at noon. Special guests will be Mrs. Katherine Neumann, home adviser, and Mrs. Franklin Berryman, county chairman. Table and special prizes Will be awarded. A bazaar table of homemade goodies and articles made by the McHenry unit will also be featured. Tickets can be obtained at Walker's store, 4916 W. Rte 120, Lakeland Park, by phoning 385- 2563, or from Mrs. Jerry Wiedemann, 7515 Barnard Mill road, Ringwood, or at the door. FINE ARTS TO _ PRESENT NOTED ARCHAEOLOGIST Secrets of the past, some of them thousands of years old; will be revealed at an illustrated lecture in the Opera House on the square in Woodstock on March 24 at 10 a.m. It will be the fifth in the Creative Living Series sponsored by the Women's guild of the Woodstock Fine Arts association and is open to both men and women. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Stuart Struever, an archaeologist who will be the speaker for the day, went on his first expedition when he was a freshman at Dartmouth college. In 1951 he affiliated with the University of New Mexico expedition to Smetnick cave and at the age of 20 assisted Melvin Fowler in directing field operations at New Kaskaskia for the Illinois State museum. Here, beneath a cornfield where millions of unsuspecting tourists had walked, they unearthed the ruins of a 17th century French fort. Beneath it they discovered 1he historic Incian city of Kaskaskia. Luncheon will be served after the morning program. Record Dance For Young Folks Planned The next Lake Region YMCA seventh and eighth grade record dance will be held at Central school in Crystal Lake on Friday, March 18. The dance will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the gymnasium and continue until 10 p.m., when the youth's parents will pick them up. Boys and girls from Algonquin, Cary, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Huntley, Island Lake, Lake In The Hills, McHenry and Woodstock are welcome to join in the fun. EDUCATORS' DINNER DANCE The McHenry County Education association will sponsor a dinner dance for McHenry county educators and wives or dates on Saturday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion hall in Crystal Lake. Tickets are available at each school office, the county superintendent of schools, or at the door. Marriage Licenses Dennis Huhn, Fox Lake, and Cynthia Cledenin, McHenry. Michael P. Moore and Judith Hamil, both of McHenry. Njtiety Woman's Club Members Hear Lecture-Demonstration Approximately ninety members pf the McHenry Woman s club gathered in the fellowship room of the Community Methodist church on Friday, March 11, at 1 p.m. for their regular monthly meeting. Rev. Arthur D. McKay, pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal church, opened the meeting with a brief period of meditation. Following the business meeting, members «'ind guests enjoyed an entertaining and informative lecture - demonstration on "Food Magic," presented by Ruth J. Williams, food and homemaking consultant. New members who were welcomed into the club by Mrk. FORMER McHENRY WOMAN PURSUES VARIED ACTIVITIES The active life of a talentod former McHenry resident, Mrs. C. R. (Anna Popp) Stowell in Upland, Calif., has reached old friends in McHenry through another former resident Mrs. Fred Wirtz. The latter moved to California a couple of years ago and was pleased recently to find a picture and story featuring Mrs. Stowell, described as "the lady with diversified interests". The story concerned her portrayal of Lola, the lead in "Come Back Little Sheba", performed by the Garrick Players of California. For her interview, Mrs. Stowell recalled her start in life in the eastern portion of Germany, tracing her early childhood to McHenry, where the family settled while she was a school girl. Following graduation from M.C.H.S., young Anna, daughter of a shoe repair man, continued her education at Northwestern university for two years, pursuing an interest in music. Later she became a secretary for the YWCA. An interest in dramatics at one time prompted her to trade lessons in German for coaching in elocution. Even though married and the busy mother of four children, now ranging in age from 22 through 28, she worked for a time as a teletypesetter. Besides membership in the area branch of the Music Teachers association and teaching piano, she serves ,sas president of the Upland Woman's club. Peter Justen, membership chairman, include Mrs. Eugene Freund, Mrs. David Jones and Mrs. Phil Mangold. Each was presented an attractive, corsage bv Mrs. Hugh Locker, president. i Chairman of the day was Mrs. George Spindler, chairman of the Home Life division. In the absence of Mrs. Keith Foster, (lue to illness, Mrs, Elmer E. Stange, hospitality chairman, replaced her -'as tea hostess during the social hour that followed. CHURCH LEADERS PRESENT TALKS j AT ST. PAUL'S As part of a continuing Lenten program at St. Paul's Episcopal church. Father' McKay, pastor, has" announced that spiritual leaders of various McHenry parishes will s|>eak. The "experiment in understanding", with the aim oF Christian unity was planned by Father M«-Kay. .Ministers and priests of all faiths have been invited to speak at St. Paul's at 8 ,p.m. every Thursday evening. Rev. Mclnt.vre of the Faith Presbyterian ( hurch opened the series, with Father Guz/.ardo itf St. Patric k's Roman Catholic churr h appearing the second week. Father Guzzardo stressed llie necessity of living our lives according to God's Ten Commandments ahd that accomplished, the millions of man-made laws could gather dust. He also reminded the gathering of Clod's first commandment, "I am the Lord, thy C.od place no other gods before Me"! Realizing that everyone (iften faces life and becomes overwhelmed at its burdens and difficulties seem insurmountable. Father Guzzardo suggested that each person live each day, each hour, cadi m i ond truly striving to live bv God's word,and the future would loom less ominous. At a coffee hour following Father Gu/zardo's talk,*" members of the several McHenry congregations were able to become (letter acquainted. Rev. Ernest Carder of the Community Methodist church will speak on Thursday, March 17. a! 8 p.m. Father McKay of St. Paul's cordially invites McHenry area residents to share the gratifying experience of these Thursday evening programs. EARNS SECOND HONORS Mary Jane Pitzen, daughter of Lewis J. Pitzen of 3910 N. Pitzen road, McHenry, is among 587 Whitewater State university students • who earned second honors for their scholastic achievement during the first semester which ended in January. To gain this honor she received an average of "..00 to 3.49, a "B" to "B" plus record. , HOW TO Want a Basketful of Compliments on your Easter Bonnet? New Spring Selection of 100 Hats All priced at $4.00 SATI RDAY & SUNDAY MARCH 19 & 20 Sponsored by McHenry County Medical Assistants Association SEE YOU ALL AT 10:00 A.M. AMERICAN LEGION 1209 N. Green McHenry, 111. 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