\ BARBARA LETIZIA PLAN FALL WEDDING - Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Leuzia of 7427 Birch drive. Wonder Lake, announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara Marie, to James Edward Caley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Caley, Jr., of 5513 Sommerville road. Wonder Lake. Barbara is a 1973 McHenry high school graduate. She is now in training at the School of Radiology at Rockford Memorial hospital with the class of 1976. Her fiance has just completed four years of apprentice training and is a full mechanic of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers. An Oct. 25, 1975, wedding is planned. BANK NOTES BY DONALD DALEY PRESIDENT FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF McHENRY UNITED STATES MINTS You are aware that the first United States Mint was established in Phil adelphia in 1792 but what about the six other Mints in our history . . . can you name more than two or three? Curiously, when additional coin production facilities were decided upon ,it was not unlike a moderns-day chain store expansion binge . . . the Govern ment opened three new mints in one single year (1838)...New Orleans,Dah- lonega, Georgia and Char lotte, North Carolina. Gold had been discovered in some sections of the South east and these establish ments were built ex- pressedly to coin the pre cious metal close to the source and avoid the perils of shipping the bullion overland to Philadelphia. Each of these facilities closed down with the onset of the Civil War. The New Orleans Mint reopened in 1879, operating until 1909. The discovery of gold in the West prompted the opening of the San Fran cisco Mint, in 1854 and the silver boom spawned a Mint at Carson City, Nevada in 1870. In 1906 a Mint at Denver commenced oper ations. The Carson City Mint was closed in 1893. In that period from 1854 until 1861, there were five U.S. mints in operation. Today, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Denver are in full operation. ( San Francisco was closeddown from 1955 to 1968). The first Philadelphia Mint building cost the tax payers about $4,500. The new Mint in Philadelphia (1969) cost $40 million.... it is the largest finest fac ility in the world. In Sept ember, 1974 it set a one day production record ... 30.6 million coins. By corn- comparison, in 1864 it took almost six months to pro duce that quantity. With in the past year a new U.S. Mint has been put in operation at West Point on the reservation of the U.S. military Academy. While currently designated as a branch of the Philadelphia Mint, this facility will be producing two billion cents annually, helping to alleviate the production pressures on the other Mints dictated by added coinage celebrating the Bi-Centennial. The dramatic role of West Point in the Revolutionary War and more recently in our monetary system will be told in a future column. Whether you are interested in saving money...or bor rowing, you'll find FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF McHENRY most accommodating! You will also receive fast, per sonal service...with a smile! FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF McHENRY, 3814 W. Elm St. Telephone 385-5400. grandmother, Mrs. Joseph L. Freund, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Freund, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dorsey, of Johnsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Saelens, and Eileen, St. Charles; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Freund, Kurt, Russ, Jason and Ginger, North Aurora; Mr. and Mrs. David Henken, Ed and Bill Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Irv Becker, Mrs. Don Freund, Karen and Debbie Freund, and the other Miller children, Jane, Colleen, Doreen, Kerry, Stacy, Brian and Kevin, all of McHenry. Kathleen's godfather, Robert Walker, who is attending college in Carbondale, was unable to attend. Hold Luncheon, Fashion Show Plans are being completed for the Salad Bar Luncheon and Fashion show which will be held May 21 at noon at the Zion Lutheran church by the Zion Ladies' aid. The luncheon promises to be delicious and exciting with various types of salads to taste followed by many tempting desserts. The latest fashions from the Fashion shop and the Toddler shop, both of McHenry, will be modeled. Ladies are urged to "come and treat your taste buds and feast your eyes on the latest fashions." Tickets will be available from Zion Ladies' Aid mem bers or by contacting Mrs. Michael J. (Colleen) Thoma. Church Circle Will Work For Fall Festival The Marcia Mary Ball circle will meet Tuesday, May 6 at 12:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist church, Esther Sims and Lyda Radisch will be hostesses. The group will be working on items for the Fall Festival, and discussing ideas for other articles to be made. Any Ladies of the church who do not belong to a circle are cordially invited to come to the meeting. Instead of having a regular meeting in June, or going out to a restaurant for lunch, the group has decided to have a picnic at the home of Alvina McKaige. The date is June 3. Details will be discussed at the May meeting. IllllllllllllllllUllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllt Auxiliary Notes From V.F.W. The Ladies' auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4600 visited Downey Veterans hospital for the sole purpose of delivering gifts for the patients. Through the auxiliary, the Holiday Hills Women's club presented a check in the amount of $50 to Arthur Muth, chief of Voluntary Service. Making the presentation was Linda Thietje, president of the Women's club. Through the generosity of a McHenry resident, the auxiliary was able to present paper back books, hard cover books, nylons and lingerie to the hospital for the use of the patients. In addition over forty pair of knitted booties were presented, they had been made by the auxiliary president, Lucille Garifi. The members who attended the presentation were Lucille Garifi, president; Mary Kuemmel, auxiliary hospital chairman, and Gerry Kuck, auxiliary secretary. The VFW auxiliary State Downey Veterans hospital chairman, Kay Kasting, was also present at the hospital. Baked Goods Fair Diddley Barb Johnson, McHenry, and Irma Lvman, Crystal Lake, are baking cookies to add to the variety of home-baked goodies to be sold at the bake booth at Fair Diddley, set for Sunday, May 18, from noon to 6 p.m. on the Woodstock Square. The women are members of the Women's auxiliary of the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic for McHenry County. Members of the Women's auxiliary of the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic for McHenry County are busily preparing tasty treats for the bake booth at Fair Diddley, to be held from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 18, on the Woodstock Square. Those in charge of the bake booth report that a variety of home-baked breads, cookies, pies and cakes will be offered for sale. Near the bake booth, tables will be set up and coffee will be available for people who would like to stop and enjoy their bakery purchases. Proceeds from Fair Diddley are donated to the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic for McHenry County to help further its work of family and personal counseling. Area residents who would like to donate baked good are invited to do so. A telephone call to arrange for donations may be made to one of the women in charge of the booth. They include Mrs. Robert (Julie) Jessup, McHenry. As in years past, ihere will be other foods featured at the fair. Mary Schwarz, Crystal Lake, will manage the refreshment booths. Grilled hot dogs, pop, ice cream and popcorn will be offered. Area residents interested in donating items for other booths, including toys and games, white elephants, books, records, infants' and children's wear, stuffed animals, used patterns for children's clothing, flower containers and live plants, may receive in formation by calling Mrs. Jay (Trish) Sayler, McHenry. A highlight of the fair will be the "Craft Bazaar" and "Ar tists' Nook." For the enjoyment of children, there will be rides, including a ferris wheel, merry-go-round and train; games with prizes, face painting, clowns and balloons. HOSPITAL NOTES MCHENRY HOSPITAL Patients admitted to McHenry hospital included Barbara Pischl, Martha Kulikowski, Ruth Sveen, Jennifer Stiles, Alpha Justice, Darlene Tomaszewski, Mary Kaszniak, Harold Woodward, Michael Stefka, Jennie Laconte, Jesse Basile, Frank Bessing, Kenneth Collis, Joseph Garifi, Mary Butler, Micheal Lutzow, Edward Robel, Jason McCauley, Frank Pitzen, James Dyson, Willard Leuth, Angela Kimberling, Harry P. Stinespring, jr., Christian Brittain, Patrick Sullivan, David Buckley, John Oswald, James Pratt, jr., Harry Mueller, Peter Rakas, Bernice Iwicki,Elizabeth Schlitter, Diedrich Rehfinger, Joseph Miazga, Mary Faunt, Florence Larson, McHenry; John Ruzicka, - Donald Gudeman, Lavern Legan, Jean Schilling, Dorothy Moore, Wonder Lake; and Jennifer Stiles, Island Lake. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Admittances to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, included Edna Wagner, Mildred Reese, Lola Smith, James Farragh, Barbara Low, Master Thomas Smith, Luella Lockwood, McHenry; Shirley Dawson, Helen Hunley, Spring Grove; Karen Smith, Solon Milles; Martin Akers and Cathy klein, Wonder Lake. HARVARD HOSPITAL Mrs. Otto Mueller, McHenry, was a recent patient in Harvard hospital. BIRTHS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Mr. and Mrs. Guy Steadman, McHenry, became parents of a daughter, April 23. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Galeba, Wonder Lake, welcomed a daughter, April 24. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wright, Jr., announce the birth of a son, April 28. Mr. and Mrs. William Merkel, Wonder Lake, are parents of a son, April 28. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pazd- ziora, McHenry, became parents of a son, April 28. A son was born April 28 to Mr. and Mrs. James Colby, McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Hurckes announce the birth of their first child, Lorrie Lynn, April 23 at Memorial hospital, Woodstock. The baby weighed 7 lbs., and was 19 inches long. Her paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Hur ckes, Sr., and the maternal ones are Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stoll, all of McHenry. Paternal great-grandmothers are Mrs. Robert Rix of Chicago and Mrs. Lester Hurckes, Arlington Heights. The new mother is the former Robbi Stoll. MCHENRY HOSPITAL Mr. and Mrs. James Mach, McHenry, are parents of a daughter, April 26. On April 27, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hughes, McHenry, became parents of a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. James Koerner welcomed a daughter April 28. OTHER BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Ted Olsen of Milwaukee, Wis., are the proud parents of twin sons, Michael Andrew, 6 lbs., 2Vfe oz., and Richard Thomas, 6 lbs., 1 oz.,' on April 21, in St. Joseph hospital, Milwaukee. They have a brother, Scott Allen, 2 years old. Maternal grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. Allen Beaumont, Englewood, Fla.. and the paternal grandparents are Ole and Marge Olsen of McCullom Lake. ViCKI ANN LARSON ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED - The engagement of Vicki Ann Larson and Timothy Swanson has been announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence R. Larson of 6710 McCullom Lake road, Wonder Lake. Timothy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Swanson of 2115 Douglas street, Rockford. Vicki will graduate in May from Trinity college, where her fiance graduated in 1973. He will complete work for his M.S. degree in Counseling Psychology in December, 1975. No wedding date has been set. JUST ARRIVED AND DON'T KNOW WHICH WAY TO TURN? Call CHURCH GUILD MEETS St. Patrick's Ladies' guild will meet at 8 p.m. Monday, May 5, in the church hall. All women of the parish are in vited. Irene Rieger and Bertha Huff will serve as co-chairman for the social hour. 3®, ISL PAYTO CHEVROLET HWY 31 SOUTH TRI-C0UNTY CERAMIC ASSOCIATION „ PRESENTS % ^ 7 th ANNUAL V CERAMIC SHOW C0ME-L00K-SEE & BUY! ST. GILBERTS' HALL 301 E. Belvidere (Rt 120) Grayslake SATURDAY MAY 3rd 1:00-8:00 SUNDAY MAY 4th 1:00-6:00 OPEN COMPETITION- 50' Entry Fee Register May 2 from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. DONATION AT DOOR I25 All Profits Will Be Donated To Charity O f f e r T w o S e s s i o n s I n Clothing Construction PAGE 2 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1975 An overview of clothing construction will be presented by the Cooperative Extension service to the public in two sessions, Wednesday, May 7 and 14. from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Farm Bureau building. According to Pat Frank, McHenry county Extension adviser in Home Economics, "See & Sew" is made up of five parts, the May 7 session will cover: Part I, Get Ready to Sew, the things you need to The second session on May 14 will cover parts IV and V, Sewing I and II, actual techniques for the various parts of garment construction. FURNITURE REPAIRING o o < > < > < > JIM SEYMOUR < > < > < > o < > CRYSTAL LAKE UPHOLSTERY SHOP. 151 N. MAIN ST. < I; 815-459-0653 know as a consumer, what to look for and what to buy; Part II, The Perfect Fit, pattern alterations, and fitting as you sew. Part III, 'Get Set & Sew' actual construction beginning with pattern layouts, marking, etc. * Kathleen Miller First Communicant At SL Patrick's Kathleen Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Miller, received her first Holy Com munion at the 7:15 Mass at St. Patrick's, Sunday, April 20, with the Rev. Edmund Petit officiating. , A reception and buffet supper was held at the Miller, home for forty guests including Kathleen's godmother, Mrs. Tom (Barbara) Lebak and her husband of Sycamore; her DEBORAH ANN HOLAS ENGAGED - Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Holas of 4505 Shore drive, McHenry, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Deborah Ann, to Frank Edward Beranek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Beranek of Grayslake. A Sept. 27, 1975, wedding is planned. The hostess in your area will call on you with a variety of helpful community information along with gifts and greetings from local mer chants. Phone ^rv A*1" Bellak 385-5705 Marueuite Kaiser 385-2710 MR. AND MRS. CHARLES MICHELS WED 50 YEARS - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Michels of 1816 Boiling avenue, McHenry, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Saturday, May 10, with a Mass at 5 p.m. at St. Mary's church. A dinner for family and friends will follow at the Johnsburg Community club hall. There will be an open house at 8 p.m. for anyone who would like to wish them well on this special occasion. Elizabeth Freund and Charles Michels were married May 6,1925. They have two sons, Harold and Richard of McHenry, and one daughter, Lorraine, of Mundelein, also nineteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Methodist Women Plan Spring Tea University Women To Hear 2-Part Program The May meeting of the American Association of University Women will be held Monday night, May 5, at 8 p.m. at the home of Kathy Ladd, 85 Oak street. Crystal Lake. The meeting will feature a two-part program. The first part of the program will be presented by Mary Nel Lemke of Bartlett, 111., who studied under Mary Beckman a graduate of Oberlin university. She will play and present an informational study on the regular sized harp and the troubadour harp with examples of 18th century (medieval), early classical, modern and music of today. Mary Nel is a graduate of the University of NI and recently has played in Fantastiks with the Playmakers in St. Charles, as well as "Fantastiks" at Triton college and "The King and I" with the Geneva, 111., high school orchestra and drama departments. She has been a First United Methodist Women of McHenry are busy making preparations for their Spring Tea to be held Thur sday, May 15, at 1 p.m. at the V.F.W. The program will be a panoramic travelogue, "God's Beautiful Land", presented by Frank Swift. Tickets can be obtained from women of the church or by calling the church office for reservations. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. A babysitter will be provided at the church. member of the Elgin Symphony and has done many programs for women's groups as well as for schools in the area. She teaches in the Bartlett public schools. The second part of the program will feature Rita Halvorsen, Beth O'Reilly, Lynn Day and Mary Krone, representatives of P-A-C-T from Crystal Lake, they will present readings from Enemy of the People. Which places ecology problems at the turn of the century. They will answer any pursuant questions con cerning P-A-C-T which promotes all amateur talent available for community productions.