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PAGE 4-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1972 American Legion Auxiliary News IRENE ELLEN MITCHELL ANNOUNCE BETROTHAL - Mr. and Mrs. John A. MticheU of Crystal Lake announce the engagement of their daughter, Irene Ellen, to Raymond Thelen, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Thelen of iPistakee Highlands. Both young people are 1972 graduates of Marian Central high school. Miss Mitchell is em­ ployed in Crystal Lake. Her fiance Is an employee of an Antloch firm. No date has been set for the wedding. UNIT 491 By Pearl Cooper y The November meeting of die McHenry American Legion Auxiliary Unit, No 491, was conducted by the president, Mrs. Ray (Betty Lou) Smith, with twenty-six members in attendance. ' Following the opening ceremonies, reports were given by the chairmen. Last year's Girls' State chairman, Mrs. Jay (Evelyn) Osmon, introduced the 1972 Girls Stater, Jayne McMillan, who gave a very interesting detail of her stay at McMurray college in June. Miss McMillan was elected to the House of Representatives and told of her activities regarding an election campaign and also brought with a very interesting scrap book of her activities at Girls State. Americanism chairman, Pauline Pickett, announced that eight more class room flags were donated to Edgebrook school. Donations were made to the I.S.S.C. Spending Money fund, $10 from the senior group and $5 from the Juniors. A total of $25 was donated to the McHenry Rescue squad, $50 to Gifts to Hospitalized Veterans, $290 for the 7-point program, $25 to the Department Presidents Special project, $5 to the Auxiliary Emergency fund, and a donation was sent to the district Parish Renewal Program Atfflonder Lake Church v • •: FATHER ROBERT KOLEY A continuation of the Parish Renewal program begun last spring at Christ the King church, Wonder Lake, will take place this weekend. Youth guidance and the strengthening of family Christian life are the goals of the Life Direction program scheduled for Dec. 10, 11 and 12. The program is an up-dated combination of vocation week and parish mission. Father D.E. Tranel, pastor of Christ the King, explained that the purpose of the program is to make a concentrated effort at helping young Christian people clarify their values and to help them see what directions they can go with their lives. Some of the work will deal with parents and adults to help them see what values are important to hand on and to look at ways of communicating them to their children. It is an exciting and FATHER BERNARD ROONEY promising effort and will be part of a continuing effort for some and a new beginning for others. The Life Direction program is under the guidance of Fr. Robert Koley, C.S.S.R., and Fr. Bernard Rooney, C.S.S.R., two Wisconsin-based Redemptorist priests who are involved in this type of work in parishes around the country. At the Saturday evening and Sunday Masses last weekend, Father Rooney spoke to the parishioners, inviting them to take part in this spiritual renewal program. In addition to explaining the purpose of the mission, he told the people that he and Father Koley, during their stay in Wonder Lake, would also be visiting the homes of the sick and infirm. Father Rooney encouraged any parishioners who would like to have a priest call on them in their home to please phone the rectory. To prepare for this spiritual renewal program, the ushers passed out miniature Bibles during the Masses and Father Rooney asked the people to take five minutes a day this week to read and discuss one of Saint Paul's letters, a way of introducing themselves and their families to the Bible. He also invited everyone to help themselves to pamphlets and Psalm books placed in the front of the church to take home and read, in preparation for the mission. The schedule of the evening meets of the Life Direction program are as follows: Sunday, Dec. 10, 7:30 to 9 p.m. for parents -- "What's important to hand on?" to clarify what parents see as most important to hand on to their children. Monday, Dec. 11, 7:30 to 9 p.m. for young adults -- "What to do with my life?" to search together for all to see what they value most. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 7:30 to 9 p.m. for all parishioners -- "What directions can we go with our lives?" A look at the variety of ways to give flesh and blood to ideals and values. The evening meetings will be held in the church hall with the exception of Tuesday evening when it will be held in the church. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The Island Lake PTA is sponsoring a Christmas bazaar and bake sale Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Island Lake grade school. There will be a wide selection of gifts, Christmas decorations, novelties and other goodies, all at reasonable prices. for flags. Another $5 was sent to the department's Child Welfare fund, $4 for the National Legislative bulletin and $50 to Downey hospital for canteen books. The members sang "Bless this House" in honor of Thanksgiving and was led by Maria Guettler, Music chairman. Mrs. Guettler received a citation from the district for her unit history of last year. Leadership training awards were given to Eva Sparks and Evelyn Osmon. A report on the November meeting of the McHenry County council was given by Lauretta Homo. The next meeting of the council will be held in Richmond Dec. 1. The department president, and guest and 11th district president and secretary will be guests of the council in February at a pot-luck dinner which will be hosted by the McHenry unit. Doris Henken, Past President's Parley chairman, reported on the county meeting and dinner that was held in Huntley. Nine past presidents were present at this meeting. Officers elected for the following year are Mrs. Roland Biangardi, Fox River Grove, president; Mrs. Jack Cooper, McHenry, vice-president; Mrs. Willard Carlson, Algonquin, secretary; Helen Neilsen, Harvard, treasurer; and Mrs. David Henken, McHenry, chaplain. The next McHenry County Past Presidents meeting will be held at Cary April 26. Mrs. Edward (Margaret) Datz was elected and installed as the new treasurer of the McHenry unit, due to the resignation of Betty Lingen- felter. Mrs. Datz was installed by Past President Frances Matchen. Rehabilitation Chairman Marie Howe requested the following items for the Elgin patients: Scuffles, combs, playing cards, candy, shaving cream, toothpaste and han­ dkerchiefs. All members who were not able to attend the last meeting are requested to bring these items to the Legion post home for wrapping for the Elgin patients, before Dec. 9. Canned goods were brought to the meeting by the members in attendance and will be given to the needy in the Christmas baskets. Children and Youth Chairman Grace Latimer stated that a box will be at the Legion for additional donations of canned goods. "Special Prizes" were won by Marge Datz and Doris Johnson. Lillian Bolger was not present to receive the attendance award. Ceil Violett was refreshment chairman, with Barbara Freund, Catherine DeVries, Barbara Hansen, Annelise Bauer, Christine Hanford, Marie Freund, Mary Debrecht, Iliaverne Gregory, Bernice Etten, Dorothy Freund, Martha Dignan, Helen Bacon and Dorothy Deidrich on the committee. The December meeting will be a pot-luck and will be held on Monday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. All members are asked to bring a $1 gift for the gift exchange, as Santa Claus will be there to pass out the gifts. WONDER LAKE UNIT Donations to the department district projects were made by the Wonder Lake Unit 1169 American Legion auxiliary during its regular meeting of November. These included Children and Youth; seven point Rehabilitation program; gifts to hospitalized veterans; new flags for district; tran­ sportation fufld for veterans; Care for Hong Kong; Wonder Lake Fire department and Christmas baskets for the needy. The Christmas baskets is one of the projects that the auxiliary helps the post with. If any auxiliary member wishes to donate non-perishables to the project they may leave them at the post home. Tne membership chairman, Mrs. Jean Lucarz, announces the auxiliary is still in need of a few members' dues to be 100 percent. Those attending the dinner for the veterans held at Huntley were the president, Marge Hartung; Rehabilitation chairman, Rose Sauter; and members, Marie Bendl and Lorraine Fejedelem. En­ tertainment provided by the Wonder Lake post and auxiliary (Hugo Dell) was thoroughly enjoyed by the veterans. • Wonder Lake auxiliary was given a $195 credit for the clothing distributed to the veterans that night. The next regular meeting of the auxiliary will be held at the post home Thursday, Dec. 21, at 8 p.m. This will be the Christmas party and each member is asked to bring a dish to pass. There will also be a $2 grab bag exchange. m B&UH3H3 liMiliD 1220 N.G&EN ST McHENR.Y,it.So'50 MR. AND MRS. GEORGE P. DIEDRICH PLAN OPEN HOU$E -- The children of George P. Diedrich and Rose May Diedrich pnvite relatives and friends to an open house in their honor, to celebrate their marriage of Nov. 23, 1972. The reception will be held at the Knights of Columbus haU, 1304 N. Park street, McHenry, Sunday, Dec. 10, from 1 to 5 o'clock. K0ENEMANN Country Made Sausages, Hams and Bacon GERMAN IMPORTS AND CHEESES A Full Line Of Delicatessen | 815-385-6260 Just eô KU I filllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll^ Garden Club Holds Christmas Luncheon Dec. 14 A Christmas luncheon for members and guests of the McHenry Garden club will be held at the McHenry Country club Thursday, Dec. 14, at 1 p.m. Reservations will be accepted by Mrs. Charles G. (Leona) Wagner, Executive council, up to and including Tuesday, Dec. 12. Mrs. Vera Ward, chairman of the Beautification committee, will provide a Christmas centerpiece. Mrs. Ward will also put a decorated Christmas tree in the urn at the Mental Health clinic near McHenry hospital. A poinsettia plant will be sent to the Valley Hi Home in Woodstock to bring Christmas cheer to all who live there. A club member, Mrs. Lucille Alt, of Whispering Oaks, who has won many top prizes for her African Violet plants in the African Violet association. After a visit to her home, Garden club members learned many interesting points on how to care for African Violets and have a window-full of blooms. LEGION NEWS The regular meeting of the R. Vanderstraeten Post 1169 was conducted by Commander Bill Beltz. The membership chairman gave his report and the post is still hoping for a 100 percent membership by the first of the year. The chairman urges all members to get their dues in by then as the per capita to department goes up by then. Anyone wishing to donate non-perishables to the Christmas baskets for the needy may do so by leaving them at the post home. This is one of the many projects of the American Legion as a com­ munity project. The Children's Christmas party for all Post 1169 and auxiliary members is being held Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. If you have not already sent in your children's names and ages, please do so before Dec. 10. These may be dropped off at the post home. A well rounded program of entertainment will be provided and of course, Santa will be there. Get well wishes to all those members in the hospitals and on the sick list. The next regular meeting of the post will be Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 8 p.m. The McHenry County Council meeting of the American Legion will be at Richmond on Dec. 21 at 8:30 p.m. Commander Beltz would like to see a few more members from Wonder Lake attend these meetings with him. Christmas Party Set Dec. 16 For Giil Foresters The Junior Girl Foresters will hold their Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 16, from l to 3:30 p.m. in Mary hall of the Montini Middle school. Girls attending are asked to bring a fifty-cent grab bag gift. Refreshments will be served. College Plans Dinner-Dance The McHenry County College Student Government is spon­ soring a semi-formal dinner- dance at the Abbey on Lake Geneva. The event will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Two bands will be per­ forming from 8:30 until 1 continuously. Tickets are available at the College. For further in­ formation, contact Lu Burch, Student Government president, at 459-6800. RITA ALICE KRAHN SET WEDDING DATE - Miss Rita Alice Krahn and William Francis BorreUi have set Sept. 15,1973, as their wedding date. Mtas Krahn's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Krahn of Rt. 1, Bristol, Wis., have announced her engagement to the son of Mr. and Mrs. William BorreUi of 3905 W. Grand, McHenry. Both young people are students at the University of Wisconsin. "Joyful Noise" Production In Musical Revue The "Joyful Noise Produc­ tion" company will combine its second musical revue with a Christmas Party Friday, Dec. 8, at the Ingleside United Methodist church. The public is invited to join in the fun. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the revue will feature both popular tunes and Christmas music by two choral groups, a children's ensemble, numerous individual performers, a ten-piece stage band and a five-member jazz band. The show is entitled, "The Gift of Love," in keeping with its Christmas theme. The jazz band will also play at the Christmas party which follows, with dancing, singing and informal performances to add to the fun. Pot-luck refreshments and nursery service will be provided. There will be no admission charge. The Ingleside church is located at 22 S. Maple avenue, just two blocks west of Wilson road and one block south of Grand avenue. Offer Consumer Project Index A Consumer Product In­ formation Index of selected Federal publications for those interested in appliances, automobiles, budget and finance, child care, clothing and fabrics, gardening and landscaping, health, housing, food and miscellaneous items is available. 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