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PAGE 2-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1# 1972 m* THE THOMAS STOCK HOME Thomas Stock Home Will Be Open To Public Holiday Hospitality Day, which is held in Woodstock Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., is sponsored by the Woman's auxiliary of Memorial Hospital for McHenry County. Three homes will be opened to the public. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stock and son, Jeff, was completed in 1965 and is located on four and one-half acres of land. This is country living, since it is just outside of the city limits and the land­ scaping provides privacy and background for this home and its wonderful collection of antique furnishings. Three boulders on the right side of the driveway and the snake rail fence back of the house set the tenor for this home. An appreciation for the work of nature, and of man, throughout the years, is evident in this setting. The boulders were found in a creek bed and transported to the present site. There is a rail splitter in this family, too. Mr. Stock split telephone poles to make the rails for the fence. ^ Most of the furniture is primitive country pine. Each piece of furniture has in­ dividualistic marks acquired throughout years of useful service. These marks and scars, give character and the part of history represented in each piece. To preserve this character, "distressed" refinishing has been used. Mrs. Stock was interested in antique furniture before her marriage and it didn't take Mr. Stock long to discover the lure of the hunt and the satisfaction and pride of ownership. His interest in this subject has led to extended study of antiques and to become enough of an authority on the subject to qualify as a licensed dealer. One of the favorite pieces of furniture is the cobbler's bench which is used as a coffee table in the living room. The jelly cupboard, lift top table (dif­ ferent tops could be used on the same base), footstools, and a cider press which forms the base of a lamp, all represent "finds". The decor around the fireplace includes many unusual pieces of wrought-iron (another of Mrs. Stock's in­ terests). The coffee bean roaster (a long handle with a cylinder on the end) is like the one used in "Gone With the Wind". This is a very rare piece and, in accordance with records of antiques, there was only one other besides the one used in the film known to be in existence. Other pieces around the fireplace include bellows (from grandmother), tin plate from the Civil War, hand wrought spoon, keys, trivet like those used on Conestoga wagons, iron bank, and many other pieces of interest. The Stocks plan to expand their home by turning the garage into a family room. Hand hewn beams from an old barn have been acquired as a starter for this project. The family room will also provide additional space for future furniture finds. Collections can easily become not only a fascinating hobby but also a way of life. Hostess for the Stock home will be Mrs. H.J. Gitlin. Charlotte Kuhn Is Honored On 90th Birthday One of the community's very respected residents, Charlotte Kuhn, of W. Sunnyside Beach drive, Johnsburg, celebrated her ninetieth birthday Aug. 20 with open house at the home. of her daughter, Marie Socha. Grandma Kuhn, as she is DORKIES 4213 W. Rte. 120 McHenry Ph. 385-6981 * Made fresh from the finest ingredients * Serving Thursday thru Sunday 5pm to 12am WE DELIVER known to everyone, was happy to see so many friends and relatives gathered for the occasion. Guests attended from Chelsea, Mass., Hollywood, Fla., St. Petersburg, Fla., Park Ridge, Riverside, Lemont, Berwyn, Meadowdale, Cary, Ringwood and McHenry. At one time there were as many as ninety visiting with the gracious n6nagenarian and her family. A delicious repast was prepared by her daughter Marie, her daughter-in-law, Florence Hopp, and grand- daughters-in-law, Connie Hopp, Joyce Hopp, Georgi Hopp and Gerri Hopp and niece, Helen Stark. A most enjoyable time was spent by Mrs. Kuhn and her many guests. The celebrant is in good health, lives alone and does all of her own house work. Some of the new sweaters have ribbed cuffs in a dif­ ferent color from that of the rest of the sweater. Coming Events r: Mary McCabe Observes 90th Year At Party Mrs. Mary McCabe observed her ninetieth birthday with a party held at the Pistakee Bay Nursing home Tuesday, Aug. 29. Many friends called and enjoyed a decorated cake, along with pleasant con­ versation. Mrs. McCabe spent her childhood in McHenry. After residing for many years in Chicago, she returned to this community. Before taking up residence at the nursing home, she kept house for the Sisters of Mercy serving St. Patrick's parish. The nonagenarian retains a fine sense of humor and delights visitors with her anecdotes and keen ob­ servations. Among her visitors was Miss Ann Frisby of McHenry, who will observe her ninetieth birth­ day Sept. 4. ANDRE'S STEAK HOUSE RICHMOND, ILL (V2 mi. north of Richmond at state line)| F E A T U R I N G . . . . LIVE MAINE LOBSTER ( a real treat ANDRE style plus our other fine menu ) • COCKTAILS • WINES OF THE WORLD • PRIVATE BANQUET FACLITIES AVAILABLE • LARGE SELECTION OF PARTY ENTREES . . WITH CHARLIE JAC0BS0N AT THE ORGAN TUESDAY THRU SAT. OPEN 4:00 pm DAILY 12:00 NOON SUNDAY OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ! RESERVATIONS PH. 815-678-7766 J HoiuhS W OPEN Sunday S t y l e noon cj,s$y On the North Shore of Long Lake ROLLINS >X5AD| T P O Inglei ide I l l inois •n"fHFridays Prepared in the *• Old World Tradition 1 ..rt M m « « ̂ A MIGHT IB ITALY 111 itiiiabs 11111 nil Every Friday Sept. 8th thru Nov. 17th Featuring The Alpine Seranaders Per person*... $3.95 Children (under 10) $2.50 • • • iWMWVC- A ward Numerous Ribbons At Flower-Garden Show SEPTEMBER 2 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM - Meet for Bowling ~ McHenry Recreation -- 7 p.m. . ft. SEPTEMBER 5 St. Patrick's Ladies Guild Meeting -- Church Hall -- Followed By Social Hour -- 8 p.m. Marcia Mary Ball Circle, First United Methodist Church, 12:30 p.m. SEPTEMBER 6 St. Clara Court No. 659, National Catholic Society of Forester -- Shady Lane Playhouse, Marengo - Bus Leaves St. Mary's at 10:30 a.m. - Reservations By Aug. 24 - Mrs. Richard Freund, Mrs. Leonard Freund, or Mrs. Robert Vogt. McHenry Grams Club -- Meeting - Club Room City Hall, - 12:30 p.m. SEPTEMBER 9 The Friendship Club - Pot- Luck Dinner and Meeting - 6 p.m. - First United Methodist Church, Dining Room. SEPTEMBER 11 McHenry Senior Citizens Club ~ 7:30 p.m. - East Campus Cafeteria. SEPTEMBER 13 McHenry Woman's Club - Fall Buffet - Martinetti's Restaurant - 12:30 p.m. - Reservations Call 385-7348. First Birthday Tea - "Meals on Wheels" - Church Women United - Home of Mrs. Harry Stinespring, Jr., 3329 Bayview Lane. 1 to 3 p.m. SEPTEMBER 14 Lakeland Park Women's Club Meeting - 12:30 p.m. - Lakeland Park Community House, 1717 North Sunset Drive - "Bring A Guest" Day. SEPTEMBER 16 VFW Post 4600 and Ladies Auxiliary Membership Kick- Off Dinner ~ Post Home - 6:30 p.m. Church, Barn & Bake Sale - 1815 Riverside Drive - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. -- Chain O'Lakes Evangelical Covenant Church. SEPTEMBER 21 McCullom I/bke Con- servation Club Meeting - 8 p.m. -"^pojnia Polish Camp. SEPTEMBER 25 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Annual Fall Smorgasbord Dinner - 6:30 p.m. - East Campus Cafeteria. McHenry Woman's Club - Board Meeting - City Hall - 9:30 a.m. Marriage Licenses James J. Salzmann, 430 Virginia, Crystal Lake, and Marianne McGowan, 1510 W. Freund, McHenry. Rodney W. Cole, 209 N. Kent, McHenry, and Norma R. Stevens, 1254 Cora, DesPlaines. Lars R. Anderson, 10019 Golf, Richmond, and Theresa Rekenthaler, 5701 Liberty, Richmond. Robert W. Klapperich, 5207 Barnard Mill, Ringwood, and Valerie A. Vargoson, 75 Oriole, Crystal Lake. Charles A. Coles, 1003 River road, McHenry, and Kathleen P. Hickey, 5300 Willow, McHenry. Divorces Margaret M. Ahr from Jerry J. Ahr, Wonder Lake. Even with heat and humidity of Monday evening, Aug. 28,181 members were in attendance at the McHenry Senior Citizens club meeting., Hiere was a wonderful display of flowers, plants, vegetables and fruits on exhibition for the annual Flower and Garden show. There were so many award ribbons given out in the various categories that the count was lost. The judges had a difficult time making a- choice. . Mrs. Robert Wilke, Program chairman, thanked the members for their cooperation in making the Flower and Garden show so interesting and such a success. She reported that the sewing groups have completed ninety- two bed pan covers which have been delivered to Valley-Hi Nursing home. Valley-Hi was very happy to receive them, along with the many other items the groups have made. The schedule for the sewing groups is as follows: Group 2, Friday, September 1, at the home of Mrs. Florence Conrad, 4708 Oakwood drive, at 9:30 a.m.; Group 1, Thursday, Sept. 7, at the home of Mrs. Alice Chermak, 5218 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, Illinois, 9:30 a.m.; Group 3, Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the home of Mrs. Rose Berkley, 3711 West Waukegan road, 9:30 a.m. President Cyril Allen in­ formed the Executive com­ mittee that since the Labor Day holiday falls on the regular meeting date for the Executive committee meeting, it will be held Monday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m., at Landmark school Alf Heggeland reported that"? the annual Art exhibit will be held Monday evening, Oct. 9, at the club meeting at East campus cafeteria. He also mentioned that there is still room for more "budding ar­ tists" in the art classes Tuesday afternoons at Land­ mark school from 2 to 4 p.m. Heggeland said the square dancing group will start upJ:or the fall season Thursday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m., at Landmark school. Frank Giel, enthusiastic as usual, reported on the bowling. He said the winter season for the Tuesday bowlers starts Sept. 19 (summer season en­ ding Tuesday, Sept. 12) and the winter season for the Friday bowlers starts on Friday, Sept. 9. For further information on bowling, contact Frank Giel. Helen Strandquist, social chairman, advised that the tickets for the fall smorgasbord are on sale and going fast. The deadline for making reser­ vations is positively Monday, Sept. 18. The fall smorgasbord is Monday. Sept. 25. at 6:30 p.m. at East campus cafeteria. All tickets are being sold on a first-come, first-served basis, as the seating arrangement is limited. Those without reservations should contact Mrs. Frank Giel at once. Card games will follow the smorgasbord dinner, and there will be table prizes for the winners. George Binder reminded members about the bus trip to a shopping center Wednesday, Sept. 20. The bus will leave the McHenry State bank parking lot at 8:45 a.m. There will be a stop at Long Grove on the way home, giving the members a chance to browze among an­ tiques. Reservations for the shop­ ping Bus Trip should be made at once through Mrs. Frank Giel. The next meeting of the McHenry Senior Citizens club will be Monday evening, Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m., at the East campus cafeteria. The program for the evening will feature a handwriting analyst. Lakeland Park Women's Club Opens Season * When the Executive com­ mittee of^ie Lakeland Park Women's club met to plan the progam for the fall season, it was unanimously agreed to change the date of the first meeting to Thursday, Sept. 14. Originally it was set for the first Thursday of the month. The change was made to accommodate parents of children who are starting back to school the first week and also because of the short holiday week. The meeting place is the Lakeland Park Community hpuse, 1717 N. Sunset drive at 12:30 p.m., with the officers serving as hostesses. The meeting has been designated as "Bring a Guest" day. Members are urged to contact newcomers and invite them. Activities planned for the fall season will be discussed. NURSE AIDE TRAINING O p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r homemakers to learn home care of the aged and for em­ ployable women to acquire nurse's aide training are the twin objectives of the second free training program in 1972 to be offered by the Woodstock Residence, beginning Sept. 11. The program will be Offered evenings five days a week for two weeks, Mrs. Irene Shafer, Woodstock Residence ad- >' CULL0M-KN0LL INN JOIN US FOR THE FUN BEGINNING SATURDAY, SEPT. 2nd CHICKEN or BAR-B-Q RIBS IN A BASKET . Jl P.M. - 10 P.M. Millie Simon at the Piano. Old Songs - New Songs SING ALONGS! Serving 6 pm • 10 pm Music 9 pm - 1 am GATE 6 3018 Hickory Dr. McCullom Lake VICKI BRUCE PLAN SPRING WEDDING - Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bruce of 556 Wiltshire, Glen EttytMyinjtfunce the engagement of their daughter, Vicki, to William Lafontaine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Lafon- taine of 2015 W. Johnsburg road. Both young people are seniors at Northern Illinois university, DeKalb. A spring wedding is planned. Theatre Group Tells Plans For Four Musicals The Townsquare Player theatre group announces for the coming season two musicals, a comedy and a drama, which should please all theatre-goers. The opening musical will be "Mame", with performances Oct. 6, 7,8, 13, 14 and 15, to be followed by "You Know I Can't Hear You When The Water Is Running" in February, "The Miracle Worker" in April, and closing with the musical "Li'l Abner", in June. Season tickets are now on sale at a special price for the four plays. The supply is limited. More information is available from the Townsquare Players, Box 175, Woodstock, 111., 60098. Miller Infant Is Christened Jessica May Miller was christened Sunday, Aug. 27, in a 2 o'clock baptismal rite solemnized in St. John the Baptist Catholic church, Johnsburg. The infant is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Miller of River Terrace road, McHenry. Rev. Fr. Leo Bartel officia­ ted at the service. Godparents for Jessica May were her aunt, Mrs. Robert Cable, of McHenry and her Sorority Opens Autumn Season Phi Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its opening meeting of the fall season recently, devoted to planning the year's activities. Hostess for the evening was Mrs. William Haddick. At­ tending were Mrs. Garry DeVries, Mrs. Harry Powers, Mrs. William Boyles, Mrs. Lee Andress, Mrs. Frank Mazzone, Mrs. Russ Parker, Mrs. John Ernst, Mrs. Frank Colomer, Mrs. Craig Stackhouse, Mrs. Leonard Siatta, Mrs. Dan Russell and Miss Aflele Sabel. Local Couple Observes 25th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Schmitt of 5113 N. Beacon Hill, McHenry, will observe their twenty-fifth wedding an­ niversary Saturday, Sept. 2, with open house after 8 o'clock in the evening at the Johnsburg Community clubhouse. Gerald Schmitt and Helen Diedrichwere married Aug. 30, 1947, in St. John the Baptist Catholic church, Johnsburg. The couple has six children, James of Pistakee Hills, Ar­ nold, serving with the Air Force, LeRoy. JoAnn, Mary and Michael. ^ uncle, Robert Weber, of LaGrange. Following the ceremony, many of the baby's relatives and friends gathered at her home for a christening party. Me,Hi N R Y Pi. 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