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A* ^ PG. 2/ ^PLAINDEALER - FRI., AUG., 16, 1968 .fist.'. Wed Saturday ®s«® ^m&-/:S!a& 1>182 Persons Revel In • *• . ' s . '. i' *' > .V . -.. •*• ' Pioneer Cabin Mem dries V.„y ^ GAYLORD PHOTO MR. AND MRS. OTIS LOWRIMORE Miss Jeanette Lynn Gabel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gabel of 7501 South drive,, Wonder Lake, was a pretty bride on Saturday, Aug. 10„ when she exchanged nuptial vows with Mr. Otis Lowrimore of McHenry, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Beaver of Trenton, Mich. Rev. L. Wick of Richmond's Grace Lutheran church officiated at the 1 o'clock ceremony. The altars were decorated with bouquets of gladioli and daisies. Miss Gabel wore a floor length, chantilly lace cage style dress with an illusion train from the watteau line of the shoulder. Her cathedral length veil was accented by two additional tiers of the silk illusion and a medallion of matching lace held the veil in place. She carried a cascade bouquet of carnations. Acting as matron of honor was Mrs. Ronald (Pamela) Diedrich of Wonder Lake, her sister, and bridesmaid Miss Janice Fisher also of Wonder Lake. Miss Carol Gabel of Wonder Lake, the bride's sister, was the flower girL All were attired in floor length, chiffon gowns, empire style, with long, full sleeves gathered at the wrist. Mrs. Diedrich was in deep orange and Miss Fisher was peach. Small Carol wore a white crepe dress with apricot-colored sash of taffeta. They carried white daisies with streamers to match their dresses. Robert Lowrimore of McHenry served his brother as best man and groomsman was Ronald Diedrich of Wonder Lake, brother - in-law of the bride. Master Ronald Gabe^ a brother, was ring bearer. Mrs. Gabel wore a light blue dre&s accented by gold buttons. Immediately following the Thomas Infant ceremony, 200 guests enjoyed a reception held in the church tiall. The newlyweds are making their home in McHenry. The new Mrs. Lowrimore is a 1968 graduate of McHenry high school and is employed as asecretary at Valley View school. The groom graduated from Huron high school. Flat Rock, Mich., and is a machinist for the Frank G. Hough, Co., Libertyville. A total of 1,182 persons visited the Pioneer Log Cabin during the four days of the county fair. The log cabin was erected in 1847 by Luke Gannon, and was donated to the McHenry County Historical societybyhis grandson, Ed Gannon. It was restored through donations from McHenry county school children and business firms and moved from its orignial location northeast of Huntley to the McHenry county fairgrounds in 1965. The cabin is thought to be the oldest building used for a residence will in existence in the county. There was no charge for viewing the cabin, but contributions in the amount of $40.27 were received from the visitors. The Historical society also gained a new member from among the visitors. Sunbonnets were also sold, and the proceeds from these sales and the contributions of money will be added to the fund which the society 'is accumulating for the purpose of building a museum to house the many historical items which have been donated. People from all over the county, southern Wisconsin and the Chicago area visited the cabin as well as some from as far away as New York. Michigan,, California and the state of Washington. On the guest register were also names of visitors from France and Silgos Ireland. One of the items on display at the Pioneer cabin which attracted many comments was a handwoven bedspread which was given to the society by Mrs. Agnes Throop Campbell. Mrs. Campbell's father was the man for whom Throop street in Woodstock was named. The flax for the bedspread had been grown in Virginia and brought to McHenry county by the Mc- Clure family. DONATED ITEMS All the fine tucks and details of trim on a christening dress, given by Mrs. V. Thompson of McHenry, were admired by the visitors. Among the other items of clothing displayed in the cabin included a wedding dress worn in 1870's by the mother of Miss Melvina Breyer of Mc- Cullom Lake and a nightgown which had been in the trousseau of Alice Eckert when she married Emilus Jewett of Woodstock. t)ther items displayed were a 1904 graduation dress donated by Mrs. Ralph Ostrander of Woodstock, a bib apron which had been worn by the great, grandmother of Arthur Hoppe of McHenry in the 1880's. a red wool cape donated by Mrs. Walter Pierson of Crystal Lake; a child's white dress and apron of the 1880's, donated by Miss Lurtr Wandrack of Woodstock; a child's red dress and red knit cap donated by Mrs. Robert Thompson of McHenry, and black dress with lace which had been worn by the mother of .Mrs. Alice Pfeiffer Deethardt. Engaged JO ANN LEMBCKE Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lembcke, 21515 Lembcke road, Harvard, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jo Ann Helen, to David Edward Colcord, 13317 Charles road, Woodstock. Miss Lembcke was graduated from Harvard high school in 1967 and attended Wisconsin State university, Whitewater, and is. presently employed in Harvard. Her fiance Was graduated from Woodstock high school in 1966 and is employed in Crystal Lake, 111. . No definite* wedding date,has been set. Other interesting items on display were a light bulb dating to about 1925 (replaced old carbon lights) and which was found by Randy Cuccio of Woodstock. A pop bottle dating In the 1880's and a medicine" bottle from Hoy's Pharmacy were also shown. Also in the cabin was a high chair donated by Mrs. Elizabeth Burgett of Hebron, a bisque doll which had beengivento Mrs. Susan Brunswick of Richmond in 1917; a doll buggy donated by Mrs. Mary Loshbaugh, formerly of Hartland township, and English pottery bowl of the 1890*5, donated by the Blanche Bunker Estate, Woodstock, an iron kettle from the estate of Miss Gertrude Williams, McHenry, a teapot, sugar bowl, cups and saucers of the 1890's donated by Mrs. H.H. Kamp„ Woodstock and an ox-bow donated by John Eddy of Woodstock. DISPLAY UNIFORMS A uniform from the first world war donated by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Youngberg of Crystal Lake was displayed,' and a Navy uniform worn in 1958 by Donald I. Hohenstein, which had been donated to the society by his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ostrander of Woodstock had given a Merchant Marine cadet uniform and bridge overcoat which were shown in the log cabin. The various articles displayed in the log cabin at the fair are but a small part of the collection which the society has at its headquarters behind the First National bank building at Woodstock. Each article is shown there with the name of the donor and as much of its history as is known. Headquarters are open to the public on Friday and Saturday of each week* Betrothal Announced * - '»Af ARTS- CRAFTS FAIR The eighth annual Cary - Grove Arts and Crafts Fair welcomes the public on Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18. Exhibitors and patrons are invited to a pre-showing on Friday evening, Aug. 16. The fair will be a veritable showcase for a wide range of creative endeavors. Area residents have been generous in sharing their special interests with the viewing public. Senior Citizens See Slides On Switzerland The Senior Citizens club, now three months old, had many of its 227 members present at last Monday evening's meeting, when Eric Kaemke showed unusual and interesting slides of his trip to Switzerland with special attention to the Alps. ' The club is planning to tour a baking plant on Aug. 22 and another trip for Sept. 5. Anyone interested is asked to call Mrs. Crawford, 385-6463. Other events1 are planned for the foil months. At the next meeting on Aug. 26, Postmaster LeRoy Smith will answer questions on the postal system in this community. The club has established as its theme, "Watch Us Grow". ITEM: When buying financial services such as insurance, banking, credit or investments, deal only with reliable organizations licensed to operate in your state and known for good service. • * * Only 9 percent of people retiring at age of 65 do so voluntarily. ITEM: Put your big foot forward when buying shoes. But try on both shoes and ask if you can walk on a hardsurfaced floor because most of your walking will be on hard surfaces. Shoes should fit comfortably when you buy them. Be Wise Shop In McHenry Is Christened William Robert Thomas, seven- week-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Thomas was christened Sunday, Aug. 11 by Rev. John Mclntyre of Faith Presbyterian church, McHenry. The baptism took place during the Sunday morning service. A buffet supper followed in the Thomas home. Among those present were Helen B. Modine of St. Charles and Ellen Lange, niece of the Thomases, of Pacifica, Calif. EVA MAE SHAW Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Shaw, 4822 Prairie avenue, McHenry, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Eva Mae, to Robert Norman Fike, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Fike, 58 Lippencott, Fox Lake. Miss Shaw is a 1967 graduate of McHenry Community high school and is employed at an area beauty school. Her fiance is a 1967 graduate of Grant Community high school in Fox Lake and is employed in McHenry as an apprentice butcher. No definite date has been set for the wedding. Prottsman Prottsman Prottsman mntai S«*v,cb $ Proms Weddings Summer formats Phorv 0 j-4030 on the Square Famous Brands - Woodstock TREES - SHRtJ®© EVERGREENS • FERTILIZERS INSECTICIDES I WEED KII.I.BB GROUND COVERS - STONE BARK • SHELLS - PLANTS • •PATIO STONE - FIREWOOD WOOD ROUNDS ••••ROSES - PERENNIALS ANNUALS PROTTSMAN South US 12 Hours: Open 7' days a week OTHSERY 8c LANDSCAPING Richmond/ III. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pjn. ICG! Frost 15' 14.7 cu. ft.* Model TBF-15SD Giant zero-degree freezer. Holds up to 147 lbs. frozen foods! • Exclusive Jet Freeze ice compartment Sub-zero air blown over ice trays first for extra-fast freezing! • Separate temperature controls for each section. • Twin vegetable bins hold % bu. • GE colors or white CAREY Appliance, Inc 1241 N. Green St. McHenry Only Serviceing GE Dealer In McHenry „Bonnie Tomm; Dr. LW. Kreiger Married Saturday The Community United Methodist church was the setting for a lovely wedding on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 4:30 O'clock when Miss Bonnie Jeanne Tomm, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tomm of 1211W. River Terrace drive, McHenry, became the bride of Dr. Leslie W. Krieger, Jr., of 3420 W. Elm street, son of Dr. and Mrs. Krieger, Sr., of Chicago. Rev. Raymond White officiated at the late afternoon service. Pretty Miss TOmm chose a white sleeveless chiffon crepe dress with daisies around the neckline and carried white or-? chids with yellow roses and daisies. Attending the couple were close friends, Mrs. Claude Mc- Dermott and Joseph Pas sett. Mrs. McDermott was attired in a royal blue dress with matching accessories and had a corsage of brown orchids. Mrs. Tomm chose for her daughter's wedding a yellow suit and matching accessories. Miss Tomm's grandparents. Dr. and Mrs. E.G. Brust, of Melrose Park also attended, Mrs. Brust wearing a white print dress. A small gathering washeldat the McDermott home following the ceremony, and the following day Mr. and Mrs. Tomm hosted an open house. The couple will make their home in an Elm street apartment for the present. The former Miss Tomm is an MCHS graduate and has been employed in secretarial work in Waukegan. Her husband graduated from McHenry high school and from Marquette university. He has been a practicing dentist in McHenry for many years. Plan Wedding c » Ii ! < ' < • - / >y 4Y/ v': PATRICIA COENEN -- LEONARD MIKOSZ The engagement of Patricia Lynn Coenen to Leonard John Mikosz has been announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs.Edward Joseph Coenen of the Hague, Netherlands. Mr. Mikosz is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Casimir A. Mikosz of 4603 W. Home avenue, McHenry. Miss Coenen graduated from Greenwich high school, Greenwich, Conn., and received an associate of arts degree from Stephens college, Columbia, Mo. She is a senior at the University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz. Mr. Mikosz is a 1965 graduate of Marian Central Catholic high school and is also a senior at the University of Arizona. He will receive a bachelor of arts degree in the field of history and government, while Miss Coenen will receive her degree in the field of home ec.onomics. A nuptial Mass will be offered on Saturday, Aug. 31, at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic church, Tucson, Ariz. It will be celebrated by an uncle of Mr. Mikosz, Father Felix S. Mileskiewicz of Chicago. Avoid Salt Build-ups of harmful salts within the roots of plants can be avoided by keeping all plants in porous red day pots, which leach out excess salts and moisture every time you water. SCHOOL REGISTRATION Sophomore registration at McHenry high school will be as follows, alphabetically: A through G, 8 to 8:30 a.m.; T through Z, 8:30 to 9; N through S, 9 to 9:30, and H through M 9:30 to 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 26. Married Recently State Policeman Guest Speaker For PWP Group Parents Without Partners (P. W.P.) Lake area, Chapter 189 invites single parents in the area to attend a meeting on Friday, Aug. 16, at 8:30 p.m. General meetings are held at the Crystal Bowl Yacht club room, Rte. 176 and 31, in Crystal Lake. The speaker at this week's meeting will be Sgt. Erickson of the Illinois State police. He will speak on various topics in his field, with questions and answers to follow. Family activity for this month was a day of fishing, swimming and picnicking. On Aug. 31, the group Will join with the Rockford chapter for an adult activity - a moon light dance aboard a stemwheeler on Lake Geneva. To be eligible for PWP one must be a parent and single by reason of death, divorce or separation. Custody of the children is not a factor of eligibility. For more information, write PWP, Inc., P.O. Box 165 Crystal Lake, 111. 60014 or phone 338-1742 (Woodstock) or 459-9520 (Crystal Lake). KOTALIK STUDIO PHOTO MR. AND MRS. C. ALEC BEAUDOIN Miss Grace Kathryn Weber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weber of McHenry, became the bride of Mr; C. Alec Beaudoin of Joliet in a beautiful wedding ceremony solemnized in St. Patrick's Catholic church, McHenry, on Saturday, July 27. ON DEAN'S LIST Gary J. Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold O. Anderson, 3905 W. Kane avenue, McHenry has been named to the Dean's list at Parks College of Aeronautical Technology of Saint Louis university for the spring trimester which ended July 27. He is a graduate of Marian Central high school, Woodstock. All - successful people seem to be strong two ways -- 1) strong in general, and 2) strong in one particular field. *1 It's Regulation! Lady Raglan Gynisuit by MOORE in eAtauKOLOOAffabric PICK A Mil Always looking like a lady--no matter how intense the game. Raglan-type sleeve provides universal freedom for arms and waist. "Remembers" to snap back in shape, smoothly. 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