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PAGE 2 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19.1975 Grandma Sez . MR. AND MRS. BRUCE ALLEN HARBECKE MARRIED RECENTLY - In a recent wedding service at Zion Lutheran church, McHenry, Miss Mary Elizabeth Williams became the bride of Bruce Allen Harbecke Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Herman Graef officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LaMarr B. Williams of 1322 Lakeview street, McHenry. Her bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harbecke, former residents. The young people are living in Indianapolis, Ind., where Mr. Harbecke will be teaching following his graduation in Spring from the University of Indiana. His bride is studying to be a nurse. Santa Hours In Hut SATURDAYSANDSUNDAYS , * December 20-21 1:00-5:00 p.m. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY December 15-19 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. MONDAY AND TUESDAY December 22-23 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY December 24 10:00a.m. -3:00p.m. Set Deadlines Ahead For Christmas Issues Because of the Christmas holiday Thursday, Dec. 25, the Plaindealer's first issue next week will be printed one day early. For this reason deadlines will be advanced. General news and display advertising will be accepted until noon Friday, Dec. 19, and classified advertising until 4 p.m. that day. For the second issue, news must be in the office by 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, display advertising by noon and classified advertising by 4 p.m. Newspapers will be placed in the mail for local delivery Dec. 23 and Dec. 26. f&ciota DUAL-POWER MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DEFROST MODEL RE924 • Defrost'uses lower power to thaw frozen foods quickly and evenly. Some foods, such as frozen baked goods, are cooked better and require less handling • Foods don't bake on- easy to clean • Leftovers can be warmed without drying out • Cook in glass, ceramic, plastic and paper (metal utensils or dishes with metal trim are not used) • No special wiring --plug into standard 15 amp. 120 volt grounded outlet Hntpmnt A Micro­ wave Oven With Two Power levels for Cooking and Thawing ONLY $359 LEE & RAV ELECTRIC 1005 N. Front (S. Rte. 31) McHenry, 385-0882 IMCfK! Select Resource Books For Women's Discussion Groups There are many books cir­ culating today on the identity and role of- women in society and the church. Two from a Christian perspective but of­ fering very different viewpoints are The Total Woman by Marabel Morgan and The1* Shalom Woman by Margaret Wold. These two books will be the resources for a discussion group at Mount Hope and Spring Grove United Methodist churches during January. Meetings will be Wednesdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21, and 28. Persons may come either mornings from 9:45 to 11:15 at Mount Hope church (child care available at a small cost) or in the eveings from 7:30 to 9 at Spring Grove (no child care). The Total Woman is available locally in paperback. Persons are asked to read as much of it before the first discussion as possible. Call 675- 2133 for more information or to indicate interest. The public is invited. Community] Calendar Here we be, wi' another Christmas, almost here. Seems like they get here quicker, each year, but I guess it must be that some o' us 're a gettin' a bit older, past th' age o' an­ ticipation o' th' lovely surprises that fill th' minds o' th' young. It comes t' mind, thinkin' o' years, long past there wasn't th' rush an' push we encounter t'day. Commercialization o' this religious holiday seems t' have put more emphasis on the gifts, than th' real meanin' o' Christmas season, in spite o' th' meanin' o' th' word, "Christ- mass." Folks get caught up in th' tide o' shoppin' f'r this one an' that one, many a goin' beyond their means t' pervide lovely things f'r loved ones. I'm a thinkin' o' times when folks took th' opportunity t' be t'gether, as a special event, t' break bread wi' a thankful heart that all were present. The goodies o' th' season were mostly from th' kitchen, where lovin' hands had worked. Gifts were knitted socks, scarfs, caps an' warm mittens. My, how far away those days seem, wi' th' luxuries we have t'day. Bundled up, against th' cold winter day, we walked blocks, t' stand an' wait fr th' cold street-cars, wi' a little pot­ bellied stove in th' center o' th' car, t' keep folks from freezin' in th' early days o' this century. I was still small when we enjoyed th' newer heated cars, but they was drafty, an' not like th' modern buses o' t'day. Younguns walked tj school, sometimes more'n a mile, across th' fields, wi' snow above th' knees. But, I think we went t' bed, at night, a little more durable, f'r th' effort o' tryin't' make it, compared wi* th' easier life o' this day. Christmas came, candles on the trees, an' "Papa," on guard th' whole time they were lit. Th' smell o' candles burnin', still makes this granny think o' those happy times,when parents had time f'r th' youngsters. Plum-puddin' made at home, so we could smell th' wonderful aroma, put us in th' mood, long afore the day, an' several hung in th' attic, enjoyed later on, t' remind us o' Christmas holidays. May ye, all, have as lovely a Christimas, as this Granny remembers. Merry Christmas. Grandma Radtke Meeting - 8 p.m. ~ Lakeland Park Community House - 1717 North Sunset Avenue 9 JANUARY 10 The Friendship Club Pot- Luck Dinner Meeting - 6 p.m. - First United Methodist Church Dining Room. DECEMBER 19 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM -- Pot-Luck Supper - Oak Room, St. Mary's School - 6 p.m. DECEMBER 20 Pi Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi -- Children's Christmas Party. * < DECEMBER 27 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM - No Cards. DECEMBER 29 McHenry Woman's Club ~ Board Meeting - City Hall - 10 a.m. JANUARY 5 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Executive Committee Meeting - 3 p.m. Landmark School. JANUARY6 Marcia Mary Ball Circle Meeting - 12:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church. JANUARY 8 McHenry Woman's Club - Social Hour - 12 Noon - Meeting 1 p.m. V.F.W. Half Lakeland Park Women's Club Meeting -12:30 p.m., Lakeland Park Community House, 1717 North Sunset Avenue. Regular L.P.P.O.A. Board JANUARY 12 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Meeting - 7:30 p.m. - East Campus Cafeteria. JANUARY 13 Evangelical Covenant Church -- 4815 N. Wilmot Road - Movie "Breast Self Examinations" -- Question & Answer Follows - 7:45 p.m. JANUARY 16,17,23,24,30,31 A.R.T.S. presents "The Tunnel Of Love" -- McHenry Country Club - show Time, 8 p.m. -- Call 815-675-2066 For Reservations. JANUARY 31 Wild Game Dinner & Dance - Sponsored By Knights of Columbus - V.F.W. Hall MARRIAGE LICENSES Paul T. Mulder, Route 31, Richmond, and Gertrude E. Walter, 22 N. York, Fox Lake. Charles G. Douglas, 2401 Villa, McHenry, and Helen M. Seibold, McHenry. Walter F. Hanson, 4813 S. Wildwood, McHenry, and Eleanore K. Brown, 710 Wells drive, Wauconda. Vernon L. Foat, 45 McKinley, Fox Lake, and Janet C. Rounds, 2706 Old Oak, ANNOUNCEMENT , The McHenry Medical Group announces that two local telephone lines have been installed for the Pediatri­ cians officing in their Crystal Lake facility, 330 W. Terra Cotta. 3 Srihari Das Kanuruf M.D. 459-8445 Gary R. Oberg, M.D. ' 459-8446 These lines may be utilized to call the doctor's office between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Saturday. 1 8 Holiday Girls FdshioNSl To SIZE 14 DONNA WHITE S PO(ttS\UEA«L Ni6RVlES totts HM5 • SCAftUES ACCESSES Fmi GiS, Virii TheToddterShopl ^3430 U> EV-m, mcHEWRV \U. 365-07*6 1 * 9'.3OMQ~4»:0D***I OON.-sat. BIRTHS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Mr. and Mrs. Larry Harvey, McHenry, are parents of a daughter Dec. 10. Mr. and Mrs. John White, Wonder Lake, became parents of a daughter, Dec. 11. A son was born Dec. 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bruce, Wonder Lake." MCHENRY HOSPITAL Mr. and Mrs. Earl Albers, McHenry, are parents of a daughter, Dec. 9. A son was bom Dec. 11 to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kuck, Wonder Lake. MCHENRY HOSPITAL Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Sherman, Wonder Lake, are parents of a son, Dec. 14. A daughter was born Dec. 12 to Mr. and Mrs. James Ment- zer, McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wiatr became parents of a daughter Dec. 12. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Mr. and Mrs. Donald Regnier>tJ Spring Grove, welcomed a daughter Dec. 15. OTHER BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. David Dimon of Washington, 111., announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, Jill Diane, Dec. 16, at Methodist hospital, Peoria. She weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz., and her paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Allen Dimon of McHenry. The maternal ones are Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Wente of Effingham. The new mother is the former Kay Wente. FRIENDS IN SERVICE HERE Let me tell you ... the people of McHenry area are really something - they are kind, thoughtful and generous ... and they truly have the Christmas spirit! We sincerely appreciate your response to our request for toys, games, coloring books, crayons, books, mittens, scarfs for all ages and sizes. These should be new or in very good condition, not necessarily expensive, but of interest to the various ages of children and to give them continued activity. Gifts of money, food and toys have been received from several sources, but we still can use more to take care of the families and their children who are in need at this time. No one likes to see a child without, at least one remembrance at Christmas ... He loved little children especially! Include His little ones in your Christ­ mas giving. Toys and food may be delivered to St. Patrick's and St. Mary's churches in McHenry, and St. John's in Johnsburg; also inquire at your church. Money is used for obtaining perishable items of food and meat. You will find a special inner peace and hap­ piness on Christmas morn for helping others. Remember Fish Line - and should you know of some elderly or handicapped shut-in folks who would enjoy a telephone call every now and then, let us know. If you have any questions regarding Fish and how it may help you, call FISH, 385-8020, or write.FISH, Box 282, McHenry. HOSPITAL NOTES McHENRY HOSPITAL Patients admitted to McHenry hospital included Sally Bujak, Tina Krumwiede, Tracy Krumwiede, Shirley Elder, Daniel O'Brien, Michael Albers, Tony Yen, Terry Swearingen, Kristine Dreiske, Rose Schorsch, Augusta Thompson, Boyd Gillan, Sharon Halwax, Lloyd Donald, Christopher Stiller, Ronald Freeman, Steward Shepherd, Sadie Fender, Peter Hunt, William Mitchell, III, Jeffery Tronsen, Joseph Gagnon, Thomas Klapperich, Betty J. Smith, Anna Worswick, McHenry; Muriel Vaught, Frances Szachowicz, Island Lake; Evelyn Pudela, Herman Procaskey, Wonder Lake; and Anna Agger, Michael Von- Bibber and George Kavanaugh Spring Grove. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Admittances to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, included Michael Simonelli, Herman McRoy, Terri Manke, Fredrick Dickman, Wonder Lake; Peter Gies, Mary Blake, Baby Johnny Moss and Lucille Oeffling, McHenry. DIVORCES Linda L. Altenburg from Walter L. Altenburg, McHenry. Debra Ann Bole from Mark E. Bole, Sr., McHenry. Fish Fry Friday 5 until 10 P.M, Public Always Welcome Chicken and Steak ALSO SERVING Whole Channel Cat Fish, Shrimp, Scallops Lunch 11 AM to 3 PM. Pistakee Country Club 815 W. Bay Road (Rte. 134) Phone: 385-9854 , WSJ GREEN PEARL RESTAURANT 3425 PEARL St McHENRY, ILL. 3*5-31*0 SPECIAL NOW til New Years Day FREE COCKTAIL with each dinner -SPECIAL NEW YEARS EVE - PRIME RIB OR $£95 TURF & SURF V COME CELEBRATE NEW YEARS EVE WITH US - HATS & HORNS ETC. WE WILL BE OPEN NEW YEARS DAY FOR BREAKFAST AND A SPECIAL NEW YEARS DAY BAKED HAM DINNER FAMILY, STYLE FISH FRV EVERY FRIDAY MR. AND MRS. TIMOTHY BATDORFF NOVEMBER WEDDING - Miss Karen Sue Wlndau of Genoa City, Wis., became the bride of Timothy Noel Batdorff, McHenry, Nov. 28 at 7 o'clock in the evening at Genoa City Bible church. Miss Windau is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Windau of Genoa City. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Phyllis Batdorff, 2952 N. Shorewood drive, McHenry, and Myron Batdorff, 2815 Huemann drive, McHenry. They are making their home at 3917 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake. FOSSUM STUDIO PHOTO U of I Madrigals Come To McHenry For Dinner Madrigal Singers Carol Leighty and Dave Lewman are shown above in their costumes. Lewman is a sophomore in English at the University of Illinois. Miss Leighty, an MCHS graduate, is a freshman in Music. Ringlets, ribbons and rhinestones adorn hoop-skirted Ladies accompanied by Lords in crisply starched white shirts and bow ties with long black waistcoats and tails. The nine elegant couples bow and curtsy politely to each other before gliding away to the tempo of Vienese waltzes by Straus. Queeen Victoria and Prince Albert preside over the gala festivities which are set in the great hall at Windsor Castle and also attended by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dickens. This Victorian era will be coming through McHenry this month as the traditional Madrigal Singers from the University of Illinois will help celebrate this holiday season with the Madrigal dinner Dec. 28 at the McHenry Country club at 7 p.m. At this dinner they will have authentic caroling, food, and dancing in a setting which will seek to recreate the time of Queen Victoria's reign (1837- 1901). This same group will be appearing on T V. here in the Chicago area at these times: Dec. 23 ar2:30 p.m., Channel 11; Dec. 24 after the Christmas Mass on WGN, Channel 9, and also the twenty-fourth at noon Channel 11, and Christmas day at 11:30 a.m. on Channel 11. BANK N0TE$ BY DONALD DALEY PRESIDENT FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF McHENRY; THANKS TO ELECTRONICS It is scary to speculate on the magnitude of the "log jam" in physical volume and the increase in service costs bank depositors would face today if elect­ ronic check processing systems had not arrived on the scene when they did. Today, roughly 28 bil­ lion checks are being writ­ ten each year. In the short span of years since 1959, the volume of checks has more than doubled. Also, when one realizes that the average check passes through two and one half banks and may be handled as many as twenty timesf * the logistics are startling. About 90% of the total dol- ' lar volume of transactions in this country is done by check. More than one-half of the checks are written by individuals, about three- fourth represent payments in amounts of less than $100 and more than 35% are for transactions of less than $25. On those 28 billion checks written each year, vis­ ualize...^ has been cal­ culated that if all those checks were taped end to end, they would reach to the moon and back FOUR times! If you used to puzzle over those odd looking numbers and symbols on your checks or if you were ever impatient with the fact that you couldn't use the old blank check forms from the stationery store or borrow a check from a friend to use in an emergency, you can now appreciate that those silly looking electronic ident­ ification symbols Are a part of the system that has made more banking services possible while keeping service costs at a minimum. Whether you are interested in saving money..,or bor­ rowing, you'll find FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF McHENRY most accommodating! You will also recieve fast, per­ sonal service..with a smile! FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF McHENRY, 3814 W. Elm St. Telephone 385-5400.