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1 .:1®K Section One -- Page Two THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Thursday, May 12. 19G6 W ft Wedding Bells Married Recently S% MR. AND MRS. GEORGE WEITL Miss Jacquelyn Ann Cannon and Mr. William Lee Forbes were married March 26 in a 5 p.m. double ring ceremony at Nativity Lutheran church, Wonder Lake. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Cannon, Jr., of Wonder Lake and the groom is the son of the Robert Forbes of Harvey. They are residing at 14935 Washington street, Harvey. X1 Wonder Lake Man Will Claim Bride < NANCY JABCHICK Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Jabchick of Lake-in-t he-Hi lis announce the engagement of their daughter, Nancy, to Ron Leathers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Messamore of Wonder Lake. Following her graduation from Northern Illinois university June 4, Miss Jabchick will be teaching in Freeport. Her fiance is presently employed, in Crystal Lake. No wedding date has been | set. McHenry Girl Engaged To Wed NANCY ANDERSON Mr. and Mrs. William Y. Anderson of McHenry .announce the engagement of their daughter, Nancy, to Pvt. Wayne K. Buzzell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Buzzell of Kingston. Miss Anderson is a 1964 graduate of McHe ry high school and attended Morningside college. Pvt. Buzzell is stationed at Ft. McClellan, Ala., and will return to Northern Illinois university in the fall. No date has been set for the wedding. Margaret Hedge Becomes Bride The Ringwood Metho d i s t church was the setting for a beautiful wedding on Saturday. May 7, at 9 o'clock in the evening when Miss Margaret Hedge exchanged nuptial vows with Mr. John M. Neal. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sy Hedge of 1104 Melbourne place, Spring Grove, and the groom, a resident of Thompson road, Woodstock, is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy Neal. Rev. Ronald Anderson officiated at the evening service in a church decorated with bouquets of pink hydrangeas in the sanctuary. Mrs. Frank Harrison was organist and accompanied thd soloist, Mrs. R. Gardiner. Miss Hedge was radiant in a white, floor length, linen gown, empire style, with cotton lace at the sleeves, just above elbow length, and at the empire line. Her veil, fashioned in petal effect, extended onto the forehead in front and to the shoulders in back. The couple was attended by Carolyn Miller of Chicago and Jack Edmier of Forest Park. Refreshments were served in the church hall to about thirty guests following the wedding. The newlyweds will make their home in Harwood Heights, 111. The bride is a graduate of Richmond-Burton high school and of Phoenix Junior college. Phoenix, Ariz. Her husband graduated from McHenry high school, and is employed as a truck driver. Mcllcnry Girl To Marry Sept. 17 Mr. and Mrs. William O'Brien announce the engagement of their daughler, Kathleen Mary, to Charles Abel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles-Abel, Sr., of Lakemoor. A Sept. 17 wedding date has been set. Church Mothers Honored May 6 The annual mother-daughter banquet for the Community Methodist church Waj> held on Friday evening, May (>, in the social- room of the c hurch. The tables were beautifully decorated with spring flowers of varying colors and candles !<• match. A small corsage of orchid and silver was at eai It place. The tables were decorated by Mrs. Stan Thomas and Mrs. LaMarr Williams. Each program cover was hand painted by Mrs. Edward Palmer in keeping with the program of the evening. After a delicious roast beef dinner served by several men from the Methodist Men's club, Mrs. Charles Conway very ably presided as mistress of ceremonies. Mrs. Ernest Carder led the group in fellowshipsinging, after which Mrs. Vaughn Jones, president of the Woman's Society of Christian Service, welcomed the group. Mrs. Sam Winters and her daughter, Nancy, gave the tribute to mothers and daughters. Mrs: Winters' "Mothers Day Is" was very clever and amusing. Special honors and a corsage went to the oldest mother present, Mrs. Paul Brendle Sr., the youngest mother present, Mrs. Ronald Patterson, the mother who came the farthest, Mrs. Sam Winters from Philadelphia, Pa.; the moiher with the youngest baby, Mrs. Ray Horenberger. the mother with the most children, Mrs. Alma Fleming, and the youngest grandmother, Mrs. Lorraine Sadilels. The feature of the evening was Miss Kathy Thomas and her puppets. The program was in keeping with the occasion and Kathy's talent was superbly done and much appreciated. Mrs. Ronald Meurer was chairman- in charge of the din- Mother-Daughter Banquet Enjoyed By Ninety-Four Joyce Kilmer Court, No. 573, Catholic Daughters of America, held their annual motherdaughter banquet at the McHenry Country club Monday evening. May 9. Ninety-four members and guests were present. Dinner was served at tables beautifully decorated in the court colors of purple, gold and white. Rita Ulrich acted as mistress of ceremonies, and with her committee prepared a very enjoyable program. Chaplain of the court. Fr. Guzzardo, of St. Patrick's church was speaker of the everting and Fr. 'Rudden of St. Mary's was a special gust. Mary Ann Wegener, accompanied by Dorothy Weber, sang several selections appropriate for the occasion. District Deputy Sara Meyer and her guest were present, as were other members of the Elgin court. The deputy was presented with a gift. The oldest and youngest ner. Mrs. Charles Conway was chairman of the program, assisted by Mrs. Gene Negley. Mrs. Elsie Reiker was ticket chairman. The benediction was given by Mrs. Gene Negley. This was a part of the church's observance of National Christian Family Week. Married Fifty Years MR .AND MRS. GEORGE WEITL ANNOl'NCE MARRIAGE Announcement has been made by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Grossman of Spring Grove of the marriage of their daughter, Patricia Ann, to Ronald Wayne Fredricksen. w h i c h took place on April 27 in Woodstock. Africa boasts the tallest and fhe shortest specimens of the human race, and their native homes are not too far apart. The Watusi average about 7 feet in height, the Masai, about 6' '•> feet - and the pygmies, about* ?.,2 feet. The children of Mr. and Mrs. George Weitl invite neighbors, friends and relatives to an open house in honor of their fifthtieth wedding anniversary, to be held at the Balavia Moose Lodge, S. Batavia avenue, Balavia, on Sunday, May 22, from 2 to 5 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Weitl (Mary Birckeniderl, came from Bavaria in 1911! and 1914. respectively and were married at St. Mary's church. Maple Park, on May 20. 1916. Attendants were Mrs. John Misendurf of Maple Park, who still resides Ihere. and Mike Birckenid'-r. now deceased. The couple farmed in the surrounding area, and from 19.'!.'! to 19.'1S resided west of McHenry. Mr. Weitl retired in 1947 and they moved to 727 Anderson blvd., Geneva, their present home. The Weitls have four children, Harold of St. Charles, Mrs. Marie Striedl of Batavia, Mrs. Warren (Frieda) Nystedt of St. Charles and Mi's. Charles (Elizabeth! Bowgren of Wasco; also seventeen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. They request no gifts at the open house. 24 - Hr Kodak Custom Photo FinfeCiiang CAMERA CENTER, INC. 1313 N. Riverside Drive PHONE 385-0275 For: DRAPES WALLPAPER SHADES SHUTTERS MATERIALS CARPETS SEE OR PHONE WeHIKHIY DRAPERY & CARPET CO. 3117 W. Elm St. McHenry, III. (Across from Jewel) 385-7531 ^J^rementi 14KT. GOLD EARRINGS Exquisite miniatures for pierced ears. What nicer gift for any occasion? See our new selection of fine quality Krementz Jewelry. Wahl Jewelers 3406 W. Elm St. McHenry, III. Tel. 385-2688 mothers present were also honored with gifts. Several Honored Elizabeth Thompson and her group who visit Downey Veterans hospital each month were given recognition for their many trips to visit the patients. Also recognized were Bertilla Freund for her many services to the court ftfrd Dorothy Weber for her many years of service as organist. Serving on the committee were Rita Ulrich and Leona Rauen, chairmen; Veronica Romkowski, Helen Rodenkirch, Edith Rand, , Ramona Raeben, E l i z a b e t h S c h O e w e r , R o s e Staines. Clara Stilling, Margaret Stilling, Lillian Stoffel, Mathilda Stoffel and Eleanor Strache. Following the pro gram, cards and games were played. FIREMEN'S DANCE PROMISES TO BE GALA MAY EVENT The regular monthly meeting of the firemen of Company I of the McHenry Township Fire Protection district was held Monday at the fire house. Among the most important of the committee reports was that of Marty Conway concerning the forthcoming eleventh annual dance May 28. He stated that the public seemed delighted with the fact that a large orchestra had been secured and anticipates an excellent attendance. Members were requested to put forth every effort to contact as many people in the area as possible to solicit their support. At the conclusion of business, the annual election of officers was held. Harry Conway was elected captain, replacing Bruce Klontz; Gary Gough was named lieutenant replacing Robert Hansen; and John Shay was re-elected secretary-treasurer. The new officers will take over their duties June 1. ENTERTAIN AT DOWNEY Joyce Kilmer Court, No. 573. Catholic Daughters of America, entertained patients at Downey hospital on May 4. Cards and games were played, after which the women served homemade cookies. Making the trip were Elizabeth Thompson, c h a i r m a n ; B e r t i l l a F r e u n d , Ann Rodenkirch, Irene Guffey, Rose Staines, Helen Heuser and Drivers Helen Sass and Bobby May. "DREAM GIRL" MARIE CHRISTENSEN Marce Christensen, a 1963 graduate of McHenry high school, was' selected as 1966-67 "dream girl" of Theta Chi last weekend at the annual Theta Chi Spring Party at Ripon college, Ripon, W i s. Miss Christensen is a junior at Ripon, an English major, and a member of Alpha Xi Delta. TALENT NIGHT PERFORMERS TO NAVAL BASE SHOW Ann Varese and Company announces the completion of its Talent Search, and has set th;? date for the presentation of this top talent as June 4, Saturday. on the stage of the McHenry theatre at 8:45 p.m. Although previously announced judges would name the top three acts to be taken to the Great "Lakes naval base for shows, the talent uncovered at the auditions was so outstanding that all acts presented on the June 4 show will be considered winners and will accompany AV and Co. on their shows for the servicemen. AV and Co. board members, Florence Engdahl, Larry Ekeroth, Jerry Boehm, Betty Davidson, Vera Ribachuk, Walli Kuhns', Jerry Wagner and Verna Schlofner, were judges for the auditions held at the McHenry theatre in April It was unanimous that the fallowing acts be presented on the final showing: Jeff Biehl, Woodstock, folk singer: Doris Chambers, Crystal Lake, ventr'loquist; Nancy Johnson, Chicago, vocalist; Ronee Summers., McHenry. dancer; Gail Tarvin, McHenry, vocalist; and Ben Summers. Johnsburg, vocalist. At least two production numbers will be featured by the AV and Co performers to round out the show. APPEARED IN CONCERT The Symphonic hand of Whitewater State university appeared in its annual spring concert at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 8. in the university auditorium. Directed by Dr. Dennis K. Rohrs with Jay 'Collins, assistant director, the group recently returned from its annual spring concert tour of the state. Nancy Fisher, 3613 N. Riverside drive, McHenry, is a band member. REVIEW OPERATION AT SCHOOL FOR RETARDED MAY 24 FORMER LAKE RESIDENT SHOWS MANY PAINTINGS FOR THEIR ... set our Trust Officer. He ofiow you ton ovte Service *>ay be of great help in providing seeuiil^ Zm your family. Come in ws$i your attorney for a discussion of this wtal mattu* E . . . WALK-UP & DRIVE-IN WINDOWS OPEN FRIDAY EVENINGS 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. iry state "Where Family Money Matters PHONE 385-1040 The McHenry County Association for Retarded Children is nearing the close of its fiscal year with May 24 set as the election meeting. Two new board members will be chosen to replace Mrs. Edward Blakslee. Crystal Lake, and John Weingart, McHenry. The yearly review of operations in the training centerand workshop will be given; however, the workshop will be in session during the summer months, with Mrs. Walter Patzke, Mc-. Henry, in charge and anxious to help any qualified applicant who calls. Recently a donation of over $1,300 was presented to Mrs. Blakslee, president of the association as the result of the, Woodstock Moose benefit in March. School children in a fourth grade class at Greenwood school recently held a cake walk and gave over S.35 irt profits to aid the association programs. Crystal Lake Lions gave a large and welcome check as profits from the yearly fruit cake sale, and Crystal Lake Jaycee auxiliary has purchased a blackboard for the new classroom in the McHenry location. These, along with other donations from all parts of McHenry county, make up the funds to operate the training center and workshop. TwO groups of Crystal Lake women make up the Crystal Lake auxiliary to MCARC. One group chose daytime work sessions and the other evening ones to prepare for Holiday Happiness,/'their fall bazaar to benefit the association. New members are always welcome to this volunteer effort and more information may be obtained by calling Mrs. Edmund Shields, or Mrs. E. F. Eike. Women in other areas of the county - would be welcomed, but it is hoped that they would A former Wonder Lake resident, Mrs. Hazel von Bampus, now a resident of Orlando, Fla., is holding a one-woman show of her paintings this month. A reception was- held for her at a Federal Savings and Loan building, where the show Is in progress. Mrs. von Bampus is showing many of her water colors and also a series of oils. Mrs. von Bampus and her husband, Richard, exchanged their marriage vows in Wonder Lake's first church, located in >the building now occupied by a hardware store. The first couple to be married at Wonder Lake, they exchangd vows during World War II, whn Richard von Bampus Was a paratrooper. The von Bampuses are the parents of five children. RUMMAGE-BAKE SALE MAY.21, WONDER LAKE A rummage and bake sale sponsored by the Wonderview Women's auxiliary will be held Saturday, May 21, from 9 d.m. to 5 p.m,. at the association house, 2618 Walnut drive, Wpnderview subdivision, Wonder Lake. Anyone wishing to donate rummage is asked to call Clara Meyers, 65'5-fi416, or Irene Menolsino, 653-4741, for pick-ups. Ladies will be making homemade cakes, cookies, pies and bread from their best recipes. Refreshments will be available as usual. Marriage Licenses Ronald W. Frederick sen, Ringwood. and Patricia A. Grossman, Spring Grove. interest a group in their own town to be of greater service. INNRANCE IFOR ALL YOUR NEEDS We write . . . Full Covere§@ Motorcycles, Motor Bikes and Motor Scooters Low Rales Prompt Claim Handling Earl R. & Jack WALSH INSURANCE 3429 W. Elm Street PHONE 385-3300 to you ... from Campus Casuals of California I Let Yourself go and enjoy every minute in this bold eye-catching shift. 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