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PAGE 4-PLAIN^EALER-FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1972 Grandma \ SGZ ••• LYNN O'DAY ENGAGEMENT TOLD Mr. and Mrs. James O'Day of 1707 N. Court street, McHenry, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lynn, to Michael Ruemelin. Mr. Ruemelin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Ruemelin of Rt. 173, Richmond. No wedding date has been set. Miss O'Day will graduate next June from West campus high school, where her fiance graduated in 1972. There's so many things a body thinks about, durin' the preparations fer the lovely season o' Christmas. Takes a bit o' push, t' git at the cards, an' it ain't 'cause ye don't want t' do it, but somehow the time don't seem right, early in December. The Spirit o' Christmas hain't had time t' pervade the environment, an' the imagination has t' work o'er time, in order t' take the preparatory steps, enroute t' a festive celebration. It makes me ol' heart happy, a takin' notice o' the trend toward less materialism, an' more o' the reverance which the season deserves. Gifts fer friends, an' childern, 'r relatives depicted the "Wise Men," a bringin' gifts t' the new born King. Bright baubles lend the festive air o' gladness, o'er that birth. As time went on, emphasis on "What 're ye a goin' t' git fer Christmas?" seemed t' be the important question, in the minds o' the childern, when the season rolled 'round. It might be a good idee fer parents t' stress the attitude o' givin', like the letter I heard read, o'er the American Legion Auxiliary News KR1STINE ANNE CHELINI SET WEDDING DAY - Mr. and Mrs. Ben Chelini, Sr., of 902 N. Allen avenue, McHenry, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristine Anne, to Christian Richard Newkirk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Newkirk, 4222 W. Crestwood street, McHenry. Kristine is employed as a secretary for a Chicago firm. Her fiance is an employee of a Crystal Lake development company. The young people have set May 5,1973, for their wedding. DORKIES 4213 W. Rte. 120 McHenry Ph. 385-6981 * Made fresh from the finest ingredients * Serving Thursday thru Sunday 5pm to 12am WE DELIVER OTHER BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson of Elgin announce the birth of a daughter, Mary Lynn, on Dec. 8 at Sherman hospital, Elgin. The baby has a brother, Rickey, 5, and a sister, Ann Margaret, 4. Her maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Walter Anderson and the paternal grandfather is George Thompson. Paternal great- grandmothers a e Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson and Mrs. John Freund. HARM'S HELPS WITH YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTING - HOLIDAY FRUIT BASKETS • . Filled With: •WASHINGTON ) STATE RED AN* GOLD k DELICIOUS APPLES "INDIAN RIVER PINK SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT •CALIFORNIA NAVEL ORANGES •CHIQUITA BANANAS •POMEGRANITE •PLUS NUTS, GKAPES, PINEAPPLES We will enclose a gift card and guarantee delivery. HARM'S PRODUCE UNIT NO . 491 By Pearl Cooper American Legion posts and Auxiliary units throughout the state of Illinois are planning their holiday program of Gifts for Hospitalized War Veterans. Mrs. Victor (Marie) Howe, Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation chairman of McHenry Unit 491 of the American Legion auxiliary,, stated that this unit has made a cash contribution to this very worthwhile project and members, Mrs. Dorothy Diedrich, Mrs. Ruth Mrachek, Mrs. Lauretta Homo and Mrs. Delia Freund, have par­ ticipated in wrapping these gifts at the Elgin State hospital. This program was originated by Eddie Cantor and Sophie Thicker in 1944. Illinois is the only state which has continued to sponsor this veterans' project annually. Male and female veteran patients in VA and other Illinois hospitals have received over 12,250 gifts, which are distributed during each holiday season. The Illinois American Legion has spent in excess of 2l/2 million dollars to provide this holiday cheer to all hospitalized veterans since this program was started. The American Legion auxiliary, Department of Illinois, comes to the rescue of the many hospitalized veterans in Illinois Veterans ad­ ministration, state, county and municipal hospitals at Christmas time. Many of these patient veterans have little or no income with which to remember their loved ones at home. The American Legion auxiliary arranges to have gifts on display in a gaily decorated '"Christmas Shop", which the veteran may visit and select gifts for his immediate family. These gifts are holiday wrapped by the American Legion auxiliary hospital volunteers, they enclose the veterans' personal gift en­ closure card and mail the packages directly to their families, all at no cost to the veteran. radio, from a tyke, who men­ tioned all the things he wanted fer members o' his family, an' nary a one fer himself. Influences, from every facet o' life, molds the character o' a child. Emphasis is on the little 'uns, at this time o' the year, in memory o' that Babe we celebrate. It might make a great difference in the way a tyke matures, t' make it im­ portant fer him, 'r her, t' develop an' attitude o' gittin' real excited about plannin' fer others, t' make other folks happy, an' reap the reward o' the satisfaction o' givin'.7" There's many a thing hap- pinin' in society these days, t' bear up the fact that there's too much "Self", in most o' our livin'. The stories, we hear o' the beginnin' o' this country, demonstrate the t'getherness o' the people. Each needed t'other so very much, that it behooved each t' be concerned wi' the rest. But it weren't all because o' that need. Mostly it was concern fer human bein's. Love fer feller man an' his survival, prompted most o' the concern. The Birthday, we celebrate, could be a time t' begin, all o'er again, instigatin^ a real movement toward better human relations. The gift o' peace in the world, far sur­ passes anythin' we could receive, o'er shadowin' the glamour an' glitter. May we be granted this great gift, this Christmas. Grandma Radtke Hold Auditions For Theatre Play Dec. 16-17 Gerald Pettera, director of the McHenry Dinner Theater, announces that auditions for the January show, "The Little Hut", will be held Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16 and 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the McHenry Country club. All persons in the four-county area are invited to audition. "The Little Hut", written by Andre Rousin, deals with the story of three elegant persons in their 30's shipwrecked on a desert island. Philip and Susan are husband and wife; Henry is the family friend who, it turns out, has been something more than that to Susan for the past few years, but always without hurting Philip in the least. Henry then wishes Philip to share Susan, which he agrees to, until a young native chief appears and shows con­ siderable interest in Susan. From then on the dialogue and situations become more amusing. It must be emphasized that all parts are available in this show as there is no pre-casting of parts. "The Little Hut" will open Friday, Jan. 19, and run on Jan. 20,21,26, 27. Reservations must be made at the McHenry Country club. ART EXHIBIT There will be a holiday art exhibit by local art groups at City Wide Carpet Co., 3609 W. Elm, McHenry, starting Sunday, Dec. 17, at 3 p.m. . DIVORCES Linda L. Hester from Richard Hester, McHenry Mary Catherine Sawisch from Louis George Sawisch, McHenry. McHenry Unit 491 has helped to make this possible through its contribution to the funds and also gives gifts to provide for these presents, states the Veterans' Affairs „ and Rehabilitation chairman, Mrs. Marie Howe. 4727 W. Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry (815) 385-3074 or 385-8084 (After 6:00 P.M.) A* New Year's Eve Celebration OPEN TO THE PUBLIC McHENRY Country Club 820 N. John McHenry, III. ' 4000 Per Couple INCLUDES STEAK DINNER, TAX & TIP YOUR DRINKS FROM 8 - 2 TIARAS, HATS, NOISEMAKERS DANCING-TONY RITTACA ORCH. Tables By Reservation Only $10.00 deposit must be made by December 20th PHONE: 815-385-1072 St. Agatha Court Holiday- Party Dec. 19 St. Agatha Ct„ No. 777, National Catholic Society of Foresters at Johnsburg. will begin their Christmas party with a pot-luck supper at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, at4the Community club hall. There will be a dollar gift exchange and also a Mission collection. Mrs. Paul Pitzen will be chairman of the following committee: Mrs. Ray Thelfen, Mrs. Tom Fowler, Mrs. Daniel Schmitt, Mrs. Wilfred Klap- perich, Mrs. Alfred Oeffling, Miss Roselle Stilling, Mrs. Jos. Miller, Mrs. Tom Oeffling, Mrs. Gerald Thiel, Mrs. Walter Kalemba, Miss Nadine Frett, Mrs. Ronald Conway, Mrs. Bernard May, Mrs. Ed. Con­ don, Mrs. Lloyd Freund, Mrs. Dennis Schmitt, Mrs. Arthur Klein and Mrs. Leo Smith. There will be a shorKbusiness meeting. The annuak card tournament begins at\^is meeting. Candlelight Ritual For Beta Sigma Phi Pledges were welcomed into Pi Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority recently in a candlelight pledge ritual. New members are Mrs. Roger Thietje, Mrs. Dick Hellmig, Mrs. Charles Lindwall and Mrs. Patrick Johnson. Present to congratulate the new members were Mrs. Frank Mazzone, Mrs. William Had- dick, Mrs. Russ Parker, Mrs. Dale Sprouse, Miss Adele Sabel, Mrs. Frank Colomer, Mrs. Craig Stackhouse, Mrs. William Boyle, Mrs. John Ernst, Mrs. Garry DeVries, Mrs. Harry Powers and Mrs. Dan Russell. The program, "How is Your Conversation"? was presented by Mrs. Frank Colomer. Scott Hawkins Is Christened Scott Keith Lawrence Hawkins, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lawrence Hawkins, was christened Sunday. Dec./ 10. by Pastor Roger W. Schneider at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, McHenry. Sponsors were Jennifer Ann Smith and Delta Hawkins of McHenry and Edward Hawkins of Chicago. Scott Keith was welcomed home by a brother. Richard W. Hawkins. 2l2 years old. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Hawkins, all of McHenry. Jeschke Daughter Christened Sunday At Zion Lutheran The baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Jeschke of Wonder Lake was christened Marlene Joy by Rev. Herman Graef at Zion Lutheran church, Sunday, Dec. 10, at 10:30 a.m. Sponsors were Marlene Krueger and Dennis Jeschke. Following the service coffee and cake were served at the Jeschke home. Among the guests were the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jeschke, and son, Dennis, Holiday Hills; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Domquast, Barrington Hills; Mr. and Mrs. John Jeschke of Round Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Krueger of Waukegan and Mr. and Mrs. Temple of Lake Zurich. It's all right to make up your mind if you know why it's made up. A Slight Misunderstanding A Scotsman, on a visit to Canada noticed the mounted head of a bull moose hang­ ing in the hall of the house where he was staying. He asked his host what sort of animal it was. Host: "Oh, that's a moose." Scotsman: "A moose! Eh, man, what are your rats like over here?" faaWIG Our tree is loaded with gift ideas or a gift certificate in any amount for a wig-permanent-haircut-shampoo or set We also have MELISSA MUSKOIL New concept in hair pieces SQUIGGLES HAIR PIECE 1330 N. RIVERSDE DR. 385-7112 POET'S CORNER LET'S KEEP CHRISTMAS In this day and age Many old customs change. Yet the message of the Christ-child's birth Is still the heart of Christmas. Santa Claus in his 'copter Is worshipped by many. Yet the star and manger and wisemen's adoration Is still the meaning of Christmas. The angels message, The shepherd's awe, God's gift of His only Son to man Is still the story of Christmas. Let not hustle and bustle Rushing here and there To buy gifts for those we love crowd out The real spirit of Christmas. It's understanding and love, A helping hand and a smile, Not the things you buy in a store for a friend That makes Christmas worthwhile. As we bake our dainties, And deck our homes, And sing the melodious carols of old, Let's keep Christmas in our hearts. CHRISTMAS THANKFULNESS In these restless times we're thankful again For a silent night, holy night in Bethlehem, Where promise of peace and goodwill among men, And the old, old story we have loved so long Gives us strength to carry on. We're thankful for homes and firesides bright, For the warmth and glow of candlelight, For worship in the church of our choice, For children's voices sweet and true, For Christmas carols old yet new. We're thankful for laughter, joy and friends, For family and loved ones whose love never ends, For memories of blessed days gone by, For faith and trust that oasts out fear, For the "Light of the World" our Savior dear. Ethel L. Hintz MARGARET THERESA EISFEt!DER BETROTHAL ANNOUNCED - Mr. and Mrs. Francis Elsfelder of 708 County road, Pinckneyville, 111., announce the engaagement of their daughter, Margaret Theresa, to Dennis Allan Dowel). Margaret is a 1969 graduate of Pinckneyville Community high school and is presently employed as a reservationist with a commuter airline based in Carbondale. Her fiance, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dowell of 3801 W. John street, McHenry. is a 1969 graduate of McHenry high school and a 1972 graduate of Southern Illinois university, where he majored in industrial technology and engineering. Dennis is presently employed as a co-pilot with the same airline. The young couple plan a Feb. 3 wedding. Peruvian Christmas Fare Brightens Yule Season Ever wonder what it's like when Christmas comes in the sum­ mertime? South of the equator, in Peru, it's the occasion for the great bullfight of the year! December 26 is a day of games, spec­ tacular street processions, and of course, feasting. But don't expect a turkey with all the trimmings! Anticuchos (barbecued beef hearts) are much more popular. Instead of beef hearts, we've used chicken livers and trans­ formed them into Peruvian Christmas Kabobs. Simply alternate the livers with sliced sweet potatoes? brush with olive oil, and broil to a turn. For the sauce, start with a can of pantry-handy Chicken Gravy. Team it with the pep of onion cooked with crushed red pepper and ground turmeric, the crunch of chopped peanuts, the tang of orange juice, and the spunk of sliced ripe olives. PERUVIAN CHRISTMAS KABOBS Generous dash crushed red pepper Generous dash ground turmeric 1 can (10Va ounces) Chicken Gravy M cup sliced ripe olives t M cup chopped peanuts ' 2 tablespoons orange juice On 4 skewers, arrange livers and potatoes; brush with oil. Broil 4 inches from heat 15 minutes or until livers are done, turning often. Meanwhile, in saucepan, cook onion with pepper and tur­ meric in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Stir in remaining ingredi­ ents. Heat; stir now and then. Serve with livers and potatoes. Makes 4 servings. MMummmmmmmmmr 2 packages (8 ounces each) frozen chicken livers, thawed 3 medium sweet potatoes (about pounds), cooked and cut in 1-inch slices Olive oil ML cup sliced onion P R I N T E R S PUBLISHERS EST 1875 enry Larry E. 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