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V PENNY BROMAN Rosemount, Minn, i Kevin is employed ming her< »hn Urban Tired of doing it yourself? ...Give Yourself A Treat This Valentine Holiday. Complete Hair Care hy Fran. VALENTINE GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE! 1212 N. GREEN ST. (OFC. 8) McHENRY & • Roses JSl • Green Plants • Cut Flower Arrangements \ • Pottery • Gifts • Cacti • Sandscapes • Terrariums • Hanging Baskets ^<3 M m • SHARON JO CARROLL ENGAGED - Mrs. C. Lynch of McHenry announces the engagement of her daughter, Sharon Jo Carroll, to Kevin M. Hall, Richmond. Kevin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hall of Rosemount, Minn. Sharon Is a recent graduate of West campus and Kevin is employed locally. No definite date has been set for the KOENIGSEDER YEARS - Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Koenigseder of 12M avenue, McHenry, recently celebrated their golden anniversary. They are three-year residents of the area, here from Chicago. The couple haa four children, Mrs. of Livingston, 1U., Louis Koenigseder and Mrs. Leo of McHenry and Mrs. Alfred DiGraiia of Chicago; eleven grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. r MR. AND MRS. EDWARD C. WAGNER. SR. *GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY - Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Wagner. Sr., of 301S Kama celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Feb. 7 with a service at the Zkm Lutheran church, followed by a buffet supper at their home for close relatives and friends. The Couple was married in Niles Center, now Shokle, and have made their home in McHenry for the past twenty-five years. Mr. Wagner retired from farming six years ago. They have two sons. Edward, .Jr., of McHenry and Donald of Spring Grove who attended with ' their wives. Doris and Barbara. They also have six grandchildren. Remember Your Valentine With Flowers From Locker's. Open Friday Evening, February 13th WE OPEN AT 8:00 AM EVERY MORNING Jlodzex ± 3̂{JOUJ£.%± • Florist • Greenhouse • Gifts THIRD & ELM McHENRY 385-2300 PLANT DOCTOR IN RESIDENCE - OPEN SUNDAYS ommunity] Calendar FEBRUARY 10 McHenry Chapter O.E.S. - Stated Meeting and Initiation- Formal Attire- 8 p.m. FEBRUARY 11 McHenry Senior Citizens Club - Bus Trip to Chicago Loop - McHenry State Bank - 8:45 a.m. St. Patrick's Ladies Guild Luncheon and Card Party - Church Hall - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Tickets At Door. East Group - La Leche League - Meeting - 8 p.m. FEBRUARY 12 McHenry Woman's club Social Hour -12 p.m. - Meeting - 1 p.m. - V.F.W. Hall. West Group - La Leche League - Meeting - 8 p.m. FEBRUARY 12 Kent Acres Improvement Association - First Meeting of 1976 - Moose Hall - Route 120 -- 8 p.m. McHenry County Senior Citizens Council Meeting - Central School --131 Paddock - Crystal Lake - 1:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 14 Friendship Club Pot-Luck Dinner - Meeting - 6 p.m. - First United Methodist Church Dining Room - Program, A.F.S. Student. Pi Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi - Valentine Party. FEBRUARY 16 McHenry Business and Professional Women's Club -- Bicentennial Dinner - Dave O'Neal, Speaker - McHenry Country Club - 7 p.m. FEBRUARY 17 Woodstock Senior Citizen Walk - In Center - Dean and South Streets - Slides of Old McHenry County - 1 p.m. McHenry Lodge No. 158 A.F. & A.M. - Stated and Special Meeting - Entered Apprentice Degree - 7:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 18 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Bus, Luncheon, Theater Party - Pheasant Run -- McHenry State Bank - 11:45 a.m. FEBRUARY 19 Catholic Daughters of America - Joyce Kilmer Court No. 573 - Business Meeting and Social - K. of C. Hall - 8 p.m. McCullom Lake Con­ servation Club - Spojnia Polish National Union Camp - Flanders and Spojnia Roads - 8 p.m. United Methodist Women - Monthly Meeting - 12 Noon -- First United Methodist Church. Pi Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi - Meeting. Woodstock Senior Citizen Walk-In Center - Dean and South Streets - Surprise Lunch Box Social - 12 Noon. FEBRUARY 20 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM - Regular Meeting - Oak Room - St. Mary's Church - 7:30 p.m. TEBRU ARY 20 and 21 freedom Fest - McHenry United Methodist Church - Main and Center-6 to 11 p.m. - Dinner, 6 to 8 p.m. - Craft Displays and Entertainment. FEBRUARY 21 Lakeland Park Women's Club - White Elephant and •' -• RENAE DE ROSIER Renae De Rosier and Penny Broman of McHenry have been selected finalists in the 1976 Miss Illinois National Teen- Ager pageant to be held at the Holiday Inn, Decatur, April, 2, 3 and 4. Renae 13, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Poerter De Rosier and Penny, also 13, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Broman. Also chosen for the honor were Linda Martin and Karla Myers, both of McHenry, whose pictures previously appeared in the newspaper. The four are the only girls selected finalists in McHenry count y. Renae's hobbies are baseball, Softball, basketball, volleyball and swimming. Penny's chief interests are dancing, swimming and diving, volleyball and ice skating. The Miss Illinois National Teen-Ager pageant is the of­ ficial state finals to the Miss National Teen-Ager pageant to be held in Atlanta, Ga., in August. There will be contestants from all over the state com­ peting for the title of Miss Illinois National Teen-Ager. The reigning Miss National Teen-Ager is Kimberly Ann Jensen, Caldwell, Idaho. Each contestant accepted will be requested to participate in the Volunteer Community Service program of the national Teen- Ager pageant. This program teaches teen-agers to share and to participate in school and civic affairs. A mini-modeling charm course will be given during the weekend of the pageant. The winner of the Miss Illinois National Teen-Ager pageant will receive a scholarship from Eureka college, Eureka, 111., a $500 cash scholarship and other prizes, plus an all expense paid trip to compete in the Miss National Teen-Ager pageant in Atlanta. A total of $10,000 in cash scholarships will be awarded at the National Pageant. Contestants will be judged on scholastic achievement- leadership, poise-personality and beauty., litere is no swim suit or talent competition. Eaoh contestant will recite a 100-word "essay" on the sub­ ject, "What's Right About America". French Follies To Aid Restoration Of Church St. John's parish in John- sburg is having the French Follies Feb. 20 and 21 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Johnsburg Community club. There will be games, shows, an auction, and more. This is just one of the many activities throughout the year to earn enough money to restore the historic church. Through the years, many repairs were needed, but because of the lack of funds, only the most important were taken care of. It has reached the point whore something must be done, so the parishioners decided to establish St. John's Restoration fund. It's main objective is to earn enough money to restore the church. The folks at St. John's would sincerely appreciate public interest and patronage at the various restoration fund events. - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Park Community Bake Sale • Lakeland House. Johnsburg Pigtail League - Registration - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - James C. Bush School, Johnsburg. FEBRUARY 22 St. Margaret, Chapter of NAIM - Brunch, - 11:30 a.m. - Branded Steak House. FEBRUARY 23 McHenry Woman's Club - Board Meeting - City Hall - 10 a.m. FEBRUARY 23 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Meeting - 7:30 p.m. - East Campus Cafeteria. FEBRUARY 24 McHenry Chapter O.E.S. - Stated Meeting - 8 p.m. Woodstock Senior Citizen Walk-In Center - Dean and South Streets - Cards and Crafts. FEBRURARY 25 McHenry Woman's Club Dessert Luncheon - Card Party - Benefit Public Library - V.F.W. Hall - 1 p.m. - Public Welcome. FEBRUARY 26 Woodstock Senior Citizen Walk-In Center South Streets - Crafts. Dean Cards and and CLEARANCE SALE UP-TO 80% OFF STARTING FEBRUARY 11th ^TheToddler Shop 3430 U) E*\cHew*Vt \U. 355-074* Q • ^ A_ -- -- ffl hi I • AAV 9:30nm-fe^Df«l OOM.-sat. Pi Alpha Unit Pi Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a meeting at the home of Virginia Stasial Thursday, Feb. 5. A transferee, Fawn Vail, was welcomed into the chapter from a Rolling Meadows chapter. Reports from officers and chairmen were given. The- social committee and members discussed the final preparations for the Feb. 14 Valentine's party. The dates for the garage sale originally set for May 8 and 9 were changed to May 15 and 16. Members were again reminded to save articles for this event. The Bicentennial, book display has arrived and will be presented to the McHenry Public library by Mrs. Sharron Powers, president, and Karen Kolomer, secretary. The cultural program was presented by Karen Colomer . and Dorothy Haddick on "A Woman Alone". Following open discussion, refreshments were served. Bicentennial Costume Ball Set In • Richmond The Richmond-Burton Bicentennial committee is planning a Bicentennial Cos­ tume ball to be held Friday, Feb. 27, at the Hunter Country club, Route 173, Richmond, 8 p.m. It will be\a costume affair with emphasis on the birthdays of Presidents Washington and Lincoln. A fine band will provide music for dancing. . There will be a beard- growing contest throughout the coming summer months and registration for the clean­ shaven entrants will be made at the dance. Lloyd Pickering is chairman of the registration and final judging will take place at the community picnic scheduled for Labor day. Mrs. Philip A. Borre is in charge of decorations and will be assisted by the art students from area schools. Ticket sales are being handled by Les Pryor. The Rev. Glenn Meusing is general chairman of the Bicentennial committee. The ball is the initial event beginning a series of monthly events to be held through Dec. 1976, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the nation. •Z&iy FEBRUARY 28 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM -- Oak Room - Cards - St. Mary's School - 7:30 p.m. Spring Grove - Bicentennial Kick-Off Dance "Spirit of '76" - St. Peter's Parish Hall - 2206 Main Street - 8:30 p.m. - Sponsored by Lotus School PTO. FEBRUARY 29 Spring Grove ~ Father -Son Breakfast - St. Peter's Parish Hall -- Christian Mothers Society Serving - After 9 a.m. Mass. MARCH 1 McHenry Senior Citizens Club ~ Executive Committee Meeting - Landmark School - 3 p.m. MARCH 2 • Marcia Mary Ball Circle Meeting - 12:30 p.m. - First United Methodist Church. MARCH4 . Lakeland Park Women's Club Meeting - Lakeland Park Community House - 1717 N. Sunset - 12:30 p.m. Regular L.P.P.O.A. Meeting - Lakeland Park Community House - 1717 N. Sunset Avenue - 8 p.m. Pi Alpha Chapter of Beta §igma Phi - Meeting. MARCH8 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Meeting - East Campus Cafeteria - 7: 30 p.m. Friends In Service Here! Needed ... for one of God's precious little ones - a newborn 7 lb., girl ... the necessary wearables to keep her warm and well! Contact 344-1155 - after 4 p.m., and talk to "Auntie." You'll know from experience all the things that a little lady needs-kimonos, shirts, bootees, diapers, blankets (small and larger sizes), sweater and cap, possibly a bunting - and other items to keep her comfortable. "Whatsoever you do for the least of these, my brethern, you do unto Me!" M.G. GRACEFUL..The Weeki Wachee (Fla.) merm aids in an adagio, the intricate and beautiful aqua-ballet performed in the under­ water theatre and seen by over one million persons each year. ^Hidden Curl * BEAUTY SALON LESTER R.GRAHAM , PATRICIA M. KOEHN ENGAGED - Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Koehn, McHenry, announce the engagement of their daughter, Patricia, to Lester R. Graham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Graham, Algonquin. Miss Koehn is a graduate of McHenry West campus and her fiance graduated from Crystal Lake high schooL A 8ept. 18 wedfflug is plaiined. •fcc SKIS QUILTING BEE - The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist church of McHenry have been meeting every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. to work on the saw tooth star pattern, queen size quilt, for the Bicentennial celebration at the church Feb. 20 and 21. The ladies are very enthusiastic about the quilting bee and hope to have it completely quilted to display and sell at the celebration. Picture shows Patricia Esposito, left, and Alice Trendler at work on the quilt. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD MARINA PIAZZA Marina Piazzo Is , Honored On 90th Birthday Mrs. Marina Piazza was honored at a surprise birthday party given recently by her g r a n d c h i l d r e n , g r e a t ­ grandchildren and Mrs. Nellie Hepburn. Mrs. Piazza was born in Trabia, Sicily, 90 years ago and came to America July 7, 1966. She speaks no English. Mrs. Piazza makes her home with her only daughter and son-in- law, Gino and Marianna Visconti, Sr., and grandson, Dominic, in McHenry. Those present for the happy occasion were Gino and Bev. Visconti, Jr., with daughter, Jan; Sam, Judy, Angela and Sam, Jr., Visconti, all of Woodstock. Local guests were Joe, Rosa, Anna, Anza, An­ toinette and Gina Visconti, as well as Frank, Lil and Fran Visconti, Jr., and Aunt Nellie Hepburn. The party was held at the senior Gino Viscontis of McHenry and was complete with a beautiful birthday cake with the inscription "Buon Compleanno", "happy bir­ thday" in Italian. 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