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I PG. 2, SEC. 1 - PLAINDEALER - DEC. 22, 1967 Forester Essay Winners Sister Roberta of St. Mary's school is shown at left, presenting her honorable mention award in the nation-wide essay contest to Diane Butler while Sister Vera Marie presents the same award to Sandy Freund. (PLAINDEALER PHOTO) Approximately 11 Junior girl Foresters of St. Clara Court No. 659, McHenry National Catholic Society of Foresters, enjoyed their annual Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 16, at St. Mary's gym. Winners of the nation - wide essay contest were present and received their awards. They were Sandra Freund, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Freund 3706 W. Maple aveune, and Diane Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Butler, 3716 W. St. Paul. Sr. Vera Marie, Sandra's former St. Mary's English teacher, made the "honorable mention" award for her essay, Catholic Rpfyf and Television". Sr. Roberta. Diane's fifth grand teacher, presented the "honorable mention" award for Diane's essay title was "Lefs Make America Beautiful." The Junior Girls made Santa napkin holders for patients food trays to be used Christmas Day at McHenry hospital. The girls also make spiritual bouquets for the pastor of St. Mary's church, Fr. Eugene Baumhofer, and his assistant, Fr. Matthew Rudden; and St. Patrick's pastor, Fr. Leonard Guzzardo, and his assistant, Fr. Michael Tierney. The nuns from St. Mary's school stopped to visit, and 3- year-olds Kerry Miller and Jean Rodenkirch, presented them with a gift in appreciation of their wonderful help during the school year. Nuns from St. Patrick's were unable to attend but a gift was pre sented to them later. Highlight of the afternoon was the arrival of Santa Clause, who greeted the girls and presented them with a bag of goodies. Games were enjoyed by all and prizes awarded. Ice cream, milk and cookies were served by Junior directors, Mrs. George Rodenkirch and Mrs. Ed Buss. The high school Girl Foresters are sponsoring a "Holiday Hop" for high school students and guests, Tuesday, Dec. 26, in St. Mary's gym from 8to 10:45 p.m. Any high school girls who wish to help decorate are asked to be at St. Mary's gym at 1 that afternoon. ITEM: When painting from a can feat has been opened before, you're likely to need a strainer to eliminate any lumps or bite of "skin" that may be present You can use a section of window screen or a discarded nylon stocking -- or purchase a more professional paint strainer from your local paint dealer. SHOP IN MCHENRY Ctziendcm, Decorate Hospital Tree - . o 3** f•'v'toi*r DECEMBER 26 Holiday Sock Hop -- 8 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. - St. Mary's gym -- High School Students- Sponsored by High School Girl Foresters. O.E.S. Stated Meeting--Acacia Hall - 8 p.m. JANUARY 9 O.E.S. Stated Meeting - 8p.m. Acacia Hall. JANUARY 23 O.E.S. Stated Meeting - 8p.m. Acacia Hall. GARDEN CLUB ENJOYS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCH The McHenry Garden Club met at the home of Mrs.George Johnson for the annual Christmas luncheon last week, with fifteen members present. The lunch was delicious and the lovely decorations of the home added to the pleasure of the festivities. Mrs. Mildred Snively gave a very interesting program (Hi "Christmas Arrangements for the Home." There is considerable preparation for a program of this kind and Mrs. Snively has always been very generous in sharing her talents. The secretary, Mrs. Rother mel, made a few announcements, after which the members voted to charter a bus to attend the World Flower Show to be held ill March at the Chicago Amphitheatre. The president, Mrs. Leona Wagner, was unable to attend the meeting because of illness. ECC NURSES RETURN FOR SUNDAY TEA The seventeen women who made Elgin CommOnity college's first graduating class of - nurses last June have organized the first nurse alumni group that Elgin has had since the hospital nursing schools were discontinued some seventeen years ago, according to Margaret Gabler, director of the ECC nursing program. The graduates, all of whom have passed the state board examination and are now registered nurses, were reunited Sunday, Dec. 17, when they met for a tea at the home of one of the class members, Mrs. Florence E. Fleming, Elgin. All the nurses who were graduated from ECC in June are now working in local area hospitals. Thirteen are full-time staff members, and four are combining part-time work with further college study. Mrs. Mary Hedge, 1104 Melbourne road, Spring Grove, is serving at McHenry hospital. N imager n Baby Is Christened The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Nimsgern of Cooney Heights was christened Thomas Lee by Fr. Matthew- Rudden at St. Mary's church on Sunday, Dec. 17. Sponsors were William J. Kenne-. beck of Brecksville, Ohio, a great uncle, and Nancy Mc- Auliffe of McHenry. Following the service, a gathering was held at the Nimsgern home for the sponsors and grandparents, the Phil Mangolds and Joseph Nimsgerns. Staff members at McHenry hospital adjust big silver balls that decorate the Christmas tree near the entrance to the hospital. From left: Mrs. Lois Van Rensselaer, R.N., medicalsurgical supervisor, Miss Jo Macdonald, credit department; and Mrs. Pat Van Acker, R.N., surgical nurse. DON PEASLEY PHOTO A M£MY C4J-R1STMAS Mc Henry Locker's Flowers Open Sunday Morning, Christmas Day 385-2300 Joyous @hristmas [greetings Our wish is that you waken to a Christmas full of the best the season offers . . . the joy ofdoving friends, the peace of plenty. Have the Merriest Christmas of all! L & H Television accd Appliances McHenry AREA RETARDED UNIT APPLAUDS BAZAAR SUCCESS The December meeting of the McHenry County Association for Retarded Children was held recently at Terra Cotta school. ' Association President Frank Prem applauded the success of the Christmas bazaar sponsored by the McHenry and Crystal Lake auxiliaries. The McHenry bazaar took place on Dec. 1 and 2 and the Crystal Lake bazaar the previous month. Robert Lambourn, director of the McHenry Work Activity center, ttold members he would be guest speaker at the Dec. 18 meeting of the McHenry and Crystal Lake Kiwanis clubs to present a resume of the program now in operation at the center. The Future Homemakers of America from Richmond gave a Christmas party for the clients of the workshop on Dec. 16 at Richmond Burton high school. Future events of the association calendar include a card party to be held in the home of one of the members of the Crystal Lake Duplicate Bridge club. Proceeds will be donated to the association. At the close of the meeting, a movie, "Selling One Guy Named Larry", was shown, dealing with placement of a client in industry which is the future goal, making them useful and self-supporting citizens of the community. Announce Engagement NEW MEMBERS RECEIVED AT LOCAL CHURCH Last Sunday new members were received into membership of Shepherd of the Hills church.. These members have been transferred from other Lutheran churches, and a 16 - week adult inquirer's class, which dealt with "What'the Bible Says." Those received were Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Busch and Kendall; Robert Campbell, Mrs. Elvera Kimler, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Eckhart, Mr. and Mrs. James Gianola, Mrs. Chester Guion, Mr. and Mrs. John Hanson, Gary Henthom, Mrs. Norman Poirier and Kristen, Mi*v and Mrs. Charles Ramage, Mrs. Edward Riley, Daniel Roumpos, Miss Dorothy Schmidt, Mrs. John Shinsky, David, Diana and Wendy and Mr. Fred Snyder. A new-member dinner will 'je given in their honor in January. COLLAPSES AT WORK Steve Wijas collapsed at his place of business in Lilymoor late Monday evening and was rushed by the Johnsburg rescue squad to the McHenry hospital where he is recuperating. JACOB BUSS A native of McHenry, Jacob Buss, 86, of 1626 W. Fargo aviejiue, Chicago, died at the Woodstock Residence, Tuesday, Dec. 19, where he resided for the past 23 months. He had been in poor health for the past 2years. Born in McHenry Feb. 11, 1881, he was a retired telegrapher for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad, He was the last member of his family, being preceded in death ty four brothers and six sisters. He is survived by several nieces and, nephews. The body rested at the P.M. Justen and Son Funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday. A funeral Mass will be sung at 10 a.m. Friday morning at St. Mary's Catholic church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. AREA VFW POST PLANS SOCIAL FOR VETERANS The Woodstock post of the V.F.W. plans to have a social hour for all active duty servicemen from McHenry county on Dec. 26 at 1 p.m. Coffee and donuts will be served by the woman's auxiliary of the V.F.W. and former, Miss McHenry County contestants. The Army and Navy recruiters, Sfc, Robert Wells and Petty Officer Roger Sears, will be on hand to answer questions that men on leave may have. The reason for the social hour is so that men and women home (Hi leave will have an opportunity to meet each other. Anyone knowing a serviceman or woman home on leave should inform them of this social hour as the V.F.W would like to have as many men attend as possible. OTTO CHRISTENSEN Otto Christensen, 78, of 4711 N. William, McHenry, died at 3:25 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, in McHenry hospital. The body was removed to the Hamsher chapel in Fox Lake where arrangements were incomplete when the Plaindealer went to press. ROSE GLENDE Mrs. Rose Glende of Azusa, Calif., died Tuesday, Dec. 19 in that city. She was a former local resident. Survivors are her brother, James Finley, of Ringwood, and a sister, Bernice Keevil, McHenry. The body was returned to the Schneider-Leucht-Merwin- Cooney funeral chapel in Woodstock, where Rev. Earl E. 'Kinney will conduct services at 2:30 Saturday. Burial will be in McHenry County Memorial Park. HELEN PALKO Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Palko, Sr., of Wonder Lake, announce the engagement of their daughter, Helen Joanne, to David E. Gaub, son ofMr. and Mrs. EtmerE. Gaub, also of Wonder Lake. Miss Palko graduated from Marian Central Catholic high school in 1967 and is employed in McHenry. Mr. Gaub is a 1966 graduate of Crystal Lake high school and is now attending Northern IIlinois-lohiversity in DeKalb. No definite wedding date has been set. First Rush Gold fever sparked California's growth in the 19th century. In 1849 alone, almost 100,000 treasure seekers reached the territory. PUBLICATION ON DROPOUTS DISTRIBUTED Ray Page, State Superintendent of Public Instruction has announced that a publication on Illinois student dropouts is being distributed to school, labor, industry, civic, church and lay groups throughout the state. The publication, entitled, "I Quit", is a report of the Illinois Crusade Dropout Survey initiated by. Supt. ..Page. The Festive Confections Sweet things to eat are part and parcel of holiday pleasures. And delectable confections which require little or no cooking are favorites of cook as well as family and guests. Chocolate Marshmallow Haystacks--of the "no-cook" type--fit beautifully into the festive scheme. ^ Piquant cream cheese is the secret to their smooth character and is responsible for their fudge-like consistency. Combined with confectioners' sugar, it's a popular base for several varieties of uncooked candies. In this case, melted chocolate flavors the cheese-sugar mixture and then you fold in miniature marshmallows for taste and texture surprises. For a final fillip, .the luscious little morsels are tossed in flaked coconut. It's a generous recipe that makes four dozen "goodies" so you can keep some handy in the refrigerator to offer holiday callers. Chocolate Marshmallow Haystacks make neighborly gifts, too, especially if you arrange them in an attractive carrier such as a large brandy snifter, novelty candy dish or pretty bowl that can be used later for flowers. « Chocolate Marshmallow Haystacks 3-oz. pkg. cream cheese tablespoons milk cups sifted confectioners' sugar 1-oz. squares unsweetened chocolate, melted »/4 teaspoon vanilla Dash of salt cups miniature marshmallows Flaked coconut Combine softened cream cheese and milk, mixing until well blended. Gradually add sugar. Stir in chocolate, vanilla and salt; fold in marshmallows. Drop rounded teaspoons tSf mixture in coconut; toes until well covered. Place on baking sheet; chill until firm. Yield: 4 dozen. & CHRISTMAS & . r . A stocking full of wishes come true ')f, £ is yours today! . r, N{ew Smart Set Beauty Salon 3325 W. Elm 385-7171 The Wise Men found the Wonder of that Holy Night. May you and your loved • ones find its Peace. Riverside Hairstyling 2020 W. Rt. 120 McHenry tu (SkiM\mA El98 Beauty Salon 3813 W. Main McHenry booklet reports that 140,000 dropouts were identified from school records, and then these young people were contacted by personal interviews, telephone interviews or were sent questionnaires. County superintendents of schools, school personnel and laymen from individual school districts assist-- ed in making the interviews. The survey was conducted under the direction of Dr. John H. O'Neill, associate superintendent to Page, and Dr.Robert H. Zeller, assistant siqjerintendent, Division of Pupil Services, Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Duane Kennebeck In Honor Society Duane D. Kennebeck, the son of Daniel Kennebeck, of 3916 W. Maple avenue, has been initiated into the Tau Beta Pi association, the national engineering honorary society. He was accepted intothe Wisconsin Beta chapter located at Marquette university College of Engineering in Milwaukee, Wis. The Tau Beta Pi association recognizes those students who have demonstrated their distinquished scholarship and leadership in all phases of engineering studies and activities. USE THE CLASSIFIEDS M In the joyful Yuletide spirit, we sing out fondest greetings to our wonderful friends and neighbors. Leonard Studio 902 N. River Rd. 385-5579