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PACiK 2 - Pl.AINgFALER-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1976 Plan Opera House Opening OES Installation H»e Acacia Masonic hall of McHenry was the tile when the Order of Eastern Star, McHenry Chapter No. 547 held installation of officers, for 1977. Over 100 people observed the impressive ceremony as Gwendolyn HU1, Grand Lecturer, acted as installing officer. Assisting as installing marshal was Harriet Dodd, grand lecturer emeritus, and Emily Rahn, grand lecturer emeritus, as Installing chaplain. The officers elected are pictured, left to right, first row, Diana Sornson, Ruth; Granville Sornson, associate patron; Mildred Thomas, chaplain; Grace Steward, Esther; Harriet Dodd, installing marshal and LouineKlonce, Adah; second row, Carol Wolfe, conductress; Saundra Clark, associate conductress; Lee Axen, associate matron; LaFern Kuns, worthy matron; Raymond Hunts, worthy patron and Emily Rahn, treasurer; third row, Phyllis Zell, marshal; Esta Pitts, warder; Edith Dowell, secretary; Vivain Bassett, Martha; Alma Brushaber, sentinel and Gwendolyn Hill, installing officer. STAFFPHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Club Members Finalize Holiday Dinner Plans Final plans for the Christmas party to be held Dec. 16 at Andres Steak house were discussed by members of the Wonder Lake Senior Citizens club at the November meeting. Members planning to attend were urged to make their reservations no later than Dec. 10 by contacting Mrs. Albert (Ann) Carlson or Helen Komoll. Prior to the regular meeting, over fifty members and non- members had their blood pressure taken as part of the monthly blood pressure program. All members then recited the pledge of allegiance to the flag The Secretary's and tresurer's reports were read and approved. Members were informed that McHenry County Housing authority has received a federal grant for housing assistance payments program for modest income families and the elderly. The forms were passed out explaining the program in "addition to the application to fill in. Birthdays and anniversaries were recognized. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Margolis celebrated their fiftieth Anniversary Nov. 28. and were called to the front of the room where they were presented with a signed card and a corsage and boutonnier from the members. The flowers were pinned by Bill Lamont on the Margolises. who celebrated their fifieth last August. After refreshments were served, cards were passed out to members who enjoyed the CHRISTMAS HOURS AT rest of the afternoon playing games. The next meeting Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. should be well attended, when the guest speaker will be Father Tranel from Christ the King church, who will give a Christmas message. McHenry Senior Citizens council wishes to invite all Senior Citizens of McHenry county to participate in the Walk-in centers of both Woodstock and Crystal Lake. They have many interesting functions. For further in­ formation, call 815 338-6075. An invitation is also extended to all Wonder Lake Senior Citizens to attend local club meetings and enjoy the com­ panionship and afternoon of fun the first and thibd Mondays of each month from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. For futher information, call Bill Lamont. fplailstomvs 1219N GREEN ST McHENRY PHONE 815 385 0182 Storting FRI., DEC. 3rd MONDAY 9 to TUESDAY 9 to WEDNESDAY 9 to THURSDAY. 9 to FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 9 to 3 9 to 9 J,-, 9 to 6 2P Editor's Quote Book Indifference is the invin­ cible giant of the world. Ouida ARE YOU MOVING? Subscribers are requested to provide immediate notice of change of address to The McHenry Plain- dealer,^ 3812 W. Elm St., McHenry, II. 60050. A deduction of one month Ifrom the expiration of a subscription will be made where a change of address is provided through the Post Office Department. Chairs are back in the spotlight because the con­ struction on the Woodstock Opera House is rapdily nearing completion. Citizen contributions have accounted for about two-thirds of the money provided for the transition of the historic building into a community center. "Many people have pur­ chased chairs as a way to show their support of the program and to recognize a special occasion or to honor someone," said Dr. Robert Pensinger, chairman of the Woodstock Opera House Community center which is coordinating the private fund-raising efforts. The name of the persons or organization honored will be attached to the back of one of the 450 chairs in the theater of the Opera House. For people who desire a special location, the committee will welcome the chance to do all that's possible to honor the request, Dr. Pensinger said. •, Examples of how people could take advantage of this program for community in­ volvement include honoring a twenty-fifth or fiftieth wedding anniversary, a family con­ tribution for each member of the family, a memorial to someone close. ' and a Thanksgiving or Christmas gifti To learn more about this program, people can contact Mrs. John Strohm, the volunteer executive secretary of the Community center group. * Meanwhile, plans are being made for day and night ac­ tivities to appeal to a wide range of tastes in art and en­ tertainment during opening week in early February. Douglas Rankin, new manager of the Opera House building, is finalizing plans for a headline fund-raising event Saturday evening, Feb. 5. Honeymoon In Jamaica For Bridal Couple Jamaica was the honeymoon destination of Julie Coughlin and Dennis Birmingham following an exchange of marriage vows at Christ the King Catholic church, Wonder Lake Saturday, Nov. 27 The 3 p.m. ceremony was con- celebrated by the Rev. Dorrance Tranell and Rev. Michael Tierney at the altar decorated with mums, bit­ tersweet and natural wheat. Musical background was provided by Mrs. John Leighty at the organ, Carol Leighty, soloist, and Jack VanKanegan, violinist. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Coughlin of Wonder Lake and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Birmingham of McHenry. The lovely bride wore a gown of ivory satin Poie DeSeau with a scooped neckline trimmed in seed pearls with a matching shoulder length cape also embroidered in seed pearls. She wore a Juliet cap with a fingertip length veil. Margaret Coughlin, attended^ her sister as maid of honor with Mary Klos of Woodstock, Linda Bishop of LaGrange Highlands, Margie Birmingham of McHenry, sister of the groom, Colleen Conway of Woodstock and Jeannie Hiser of Hoffman Estates as bridesmaids. Amy Coughlin, Wonder Lake, was junior bridesmaid. The attendants were gowned in persimmon giana dresses with long sleeves, V necklines and gathering at the bodice with a basket weave effect They carried bouquets of mums, bittersweet and natural wheat Best man duties were carried out by Patrick Bir­ mingham of McHenry. Groomsmen included James Birmingham of Northbrook, John Klos, Woodstock, Jon Meyer, Donald Meyer, Jr. and Ramon Olszewski, all of McHenry. Gerald Birmingham' of Pittsburgh, Pa. and Kevin Coughlin of Wonder Lake were ushers. The bride's mother wore a two tone mint green polyester crepe dress with a high neckline and long sleeves while the groom's mother chose a metalic salmon polyester crepe dress with seed pearls at the waist. The Johnsburg Community club was the scene for a reception with 325 friends and relatives in attendance. Upon their return from a weeks' stay in Jamaica and one week in Florida, the couple will make their home at 4906 W. Conrad, Skokie. The bride is a 1968 graduate of Marian Central and attended Western Illinois university. She is employed in the media department of N.W. Ayer advertising in Chicago. The groom graduated from Marian Central in 1963 and was with the U.S. Army for two years. He is a salesman with the Keif- fernolde Engraving company, Chicago. "Friends In Service Here" Hope that you enjoyed yoir Thanksgiving holiday - and like the rest of us you are nov planning ahead for Christamas ... His Birthday ... for your family, and also for those who are in need especially at this time of the year. Last Christmas Fish delivered baskets to forty families and presents to 150 children in our area. We believe you have also experienced the joy and happiness of con­ tributing items for this project, and we trust you will again lend us your help! In assisting Santa Claus, we will need toys, games, coloring books, crayons, books, mittens, caps and scarves 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 through teen-agers, and give them continued ac­ tivity. Remember our senior citizens, too Non-perishable food items are always ap- oreciated. Through the generosity of St. Patrick's church in McHenry, 3500 W. Washington, you will be able to leave your items in the usher's room, to the right side of the vestibule, from now until Dec 20. We have some special needs, too. to fill at Christmas for some of our families. Anyone wishing to inquire, please call the Fish number, 385-8020, or tyfite FISH, Box 282, McHenry. t If you are willing to help with the preparing of the baskets and gifts to be delivered on Christmas eve, please call 385- 6182. M.G. Health Specialist Guest Speaker At Club Meeting Dr. Vinton N. Thompson of Chicago an occupational health specialist, will be the guest speaker at the Spares Sunday Evening club meeting on Dec. 12.The subject at this 7:30 p.m. gathering will be "Come to China With Me". The meeting will be held at the Holy Trinity Lutheran church, 2328 Central road, Glenview, II. The Spares Sunday Evening club is a non-sectarian, non­ profit organization for single, widowed, divorced and legally separated adults. This club, with twenty-seven different activities, serves residents of Cook, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will, and DuPage counties. The meetings are held on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Holy Trinity Lutheran church, 2328 Central road, Glenview. Guests are welcome. For information, please call Mary K. Garbor of Wheeling at 459-0026 or Ethel Lynn of Berwyn at 749-1726. for those who have everything... GIFT CERTIFICATES IN ANY AMOUNT! • for Store • for Beauty Salon McHenry Choral Club annual Christmas Program "CELEBRATION Of CHRISTMAS" spurgeons FEATURING "THE HUMAN CHRISTMAS TREE" "WITH SANTA" "AT BETHLEHEM" SAT. & SUN. - DEC. 4-5,1976 8:15 PM. x a West Campus Auditorium Adults........ $2.00 Children 12 and Under 75* TICKETS IN ADVANCE $1.50 VI/ Available at v . Main Paint Store Christmas is Coming Christmas trees first appeared in this country during the Revolutionary War. According to legend, Hessian troops, homesick for their friends and families in Germany, gathered trees from American forests to help them celebrate Christmas. Now, more than 45 million Christmas trees are used in this country \each holiday season. Leading Chi^t- mas tree species are Douglas-fir, Balsam-fir, Red Cedar, Black Spruce, Scotch Pine and* Red Pine. Schaefers9 Celebrate Anniversary Peter and Martha Schaefer of 1602 Court street, McHenry, observed their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary Tuesdaj, Nov. 30. The couple was married at St. Johns' church, Johnsburg, in 1910 and have lived in the McHenry area since that time. The couple has six children, Laura, Martin, Walter, John, Leo, Clarence, and Elvin, all of whom still reside in the McHenry area. In addition, the couple have twenty-two grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. OES Chapter In Pot Luck Supper The Order of the Eastern Star, McHenry chapter, will meet for a pot-luck supper at 6:30 sharp Tuesday, Dec. 14, in Acacia hall. All members and their families are invited. At 8:30 p.m. there will be a meeting for members only. Persons who desire further information should contact Alma Brushaber. Community Calendar DECEMBER 1 St. John's Home & School Association Fashion Show - Salad Luncheon -- 11:30 a.m. -- Johnsburg Community Club. McHenry Grandmothers (GRAMS) -- Christmas Party - Martinetti's, Crystal Lake - 12 Noon - Bring a Gift. United Methodist Women -- Executive Committee Meeting - 9:30 a.m. -- First United Methodist Church. McHenry Senior Citizens Club - Bus Trip to Woodfield Shopping Center -- Bus Leaves McHenry State Bank Parking Lot at 9 a.m. DECEMBER2 Pi Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Meeting - Home of Mrs. Karen Colomer. McHenry Garden Club -- Christmas Party -- Chapel Hill Country Club -12 Noon -- Bring A Gift. Lakeland Park Women's Club - Annual Christmas Dinner Party - Indian Manor Restaurant -- Happy Hour, 7 p.m. - Dinner, 7:30 p.m. DECEMBER 3 McCullom Lake Con­ servation Club - Lake Dredging Films - Lakeland Park Community House -- 8 p.m. DECEMBER 4-5 McHenry Choral Club Christmas Program -8:15 p.m. - West Campus Auditorium. DECEMBER 6 McHenry Senior Citizens Club -- Executive Committee Meeting - 3:30 p.m. -- Land­ mark School. DECEMBER7 Marcia Mary Ball Circle -- Annual Christmas Luncheon Party ~ 12:30p.m. -- Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church. DECEMBER 8 McHenry Senior Citizens Club - Loop Bus Trip -- Bus Leaves McHenry State Bank Parking Lot at 8:45 a.m. DECEMBER9 Knights of Columbus Regular Business Meeting. Christian Mothers Christmas Party - St Peter's Hall - Pot- Luck - 6:30 p.m. McHenry Woman's Club -- "Christmas Ballet" - Social Hour - Noon - V.F W. Hall. THE AAcHENRY AAEDICAL GROUP ANNOUNCES THE ASSOCIATION OF Jam** R. B«rg, AA.D. Practice Limited to Orthopaedic Surgery Hours by Appointment Location of Office: 1110 North Green Street, McHenry, Illinois Phon*: (815) 385-1050 MR. AND MRS. JOHN J. HERDRICH WED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS-Mr. and Mrs. John J. Ilerdrich of 2217 W. Reed avenue, McHenry, recently observed their silver anniversary with a gathering of members of the wedding party, friends and relatives attending a dinner at Martinetti's, Crystal Lake. Both lifetime residents of the McHenry area, Mr. and Mrs. Herdrich are the parents of four children, Gregory, Thomas, Kathleen and Deborah, all of McHenry. PHOTOGRAPHY BY NIES Grandma Sez ... It 'ppears t' this granny, that our intelligence's a bein' insulted, wi' th' trashy, so-called entertainment fed through th' tube, into our homes. It comes t' mind, that we're th' ones a payin' f r th' fabulous cost o' TV advertisin'. I'm. a wonderin' how many homemakers realize, when they do th' marketin', an' have t' pay sich exorbitant prices t' feed th' family, these days, that much o' th' expense may be laid at th' door o' th' sponsors o' th' cheap product they call entertainment. Many folks, o' me own acquaintance, ha' been turned off o' watchin' daytime TV, f'r th' reason that it b'came so offensive. Th' main theme seems t' be trouble, in every form imaginable. Happiness seems t' be a lost commodity, in th' imagination o' th' writers o' TV scripts. This ol' lady had idees o' wantin' a better television set, than me ol' black 'n white one, but seems t' me it'd be money wasted, an' I'm not alone in me convictions, 'cause a lot o' people feel th' same way. It astonished me, t'other day, t' hear young women, a sayin' they're so disgusted that they wouldn't buy th' sponosor's product, if it was th' last one on th' market, b'cause it only encouraged th' producer t' put more o' th' garbage" on th' air. Some families pull th' [dug out, so's th' young folks can't listen t' things that may gi' 'em wrong idees. The TV could be a good influence, but not when th' only thing writers c'n come up wi' is crime, sex, an' violence, in th' rawest form. There's one 'r two, maybe three programs worth th' electricity t' run th' tube, in a twenty-four hour period, 'less ye want t' stay up all night t' see some o' th' good re-runs o' movies o' long ago. It ain't b'cause there's a shortage o' talent, that th' mediocre stuff is pushed at us. Seems t' this o' lady, who's lived t' see some pretty fine actin' in days gone by, that th' talent we have t'day is untrained, in th' raw, so's t' speak. Actors don't care enough t' put in hours o' trainin' in order t' gi' th' public a perfected performance. There's only a few, who perform f'r television viewin', who earn th' right t' be called "star," these days. Me radio gets a better workout, these days, than me old TV set. (Jrandma Kadtke DECEMBER 11 Friendship Club - Annual Christmas Pot-luck Dinner - Meeting -- 6 p.m. - First United Methodist Church. DECEMBER 13 McHenry Senior Citizens Club -- Annual Christmas Dinner Party -- East Campus Cafeteria - Dinner, 6:30 p.m. - Program, 7:45 p.m. DECEMBER 14 OES Pot-luck Supper - 6:30 p.m. -- Acacia Hall -- Members and Friends Invited -- Meeting at 8:30 p.m. DECEMBER 15 Whispering Oaks Women's Club Christmas Party - 1 p.m. DECEMBER 16 Pi Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Meeting - Home of Mrs,. Virginia Stasiak DECEMBER 16 United Methodist Women -- Communion Brunch -- 9:30a^m. First United Methodist Church. BIRTHS MCHENRY HOSPITAL BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Karl Feucht of 2198 Riverside drive, McHenry, are the parents of a daughter born Nov. 24. A son was born to Mr and Mrs. Jeffrey Petersen of 8906 Memory trail. Wonder Lake Nov. 25. FIRST GRANDSON Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Sagers of McHenry proudly announce the birth of their first grandchild, a boy, born Saturday, Nov. 27, at Harvard hospital. Wade Lee, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Morris of Harvard, weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Morris of Harvard. Great grandparents are Mrs. Alice J. Wilkins, Benton Harbor. Ralph A. Wilkins. Grand Rapids, and Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Steele of Kalamazoo. Mi. SECOND CHILD Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hiller of Johnsburg announce the birth of their second child, a son. born Nov. 24 at Sherman hospital. Elgin. He weighed 9 !bs. 6 oz. and has been named Timothy Wayne. Waiting at home to greet her new brother was Tracy. 4 years old. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hiller and Mr. and Mrs. Si Meyers of Johnsburg. OTHER BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Alan White of Midland, Mi. are the proud parents of a baby girl, Jori Lynn, born Nov. 21 at Midland hospital. Jori Lynn weighed 8 lbs., 8 oz. at birth. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fisher of Woodstock and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy White of McHenry. TWIN DAUGHTERS Mr. and Mrs. Ronald White of McHenry announce the birth of twin daughters Thanksgiving day, Nov. 25, at Memorial hospital, Woodstock. Christen weighed 6 lbs. 2 oz. while Courtney tipped the scales at 6 lbs 5 oz. Eagerly awaiting the double bundles of girlish charms are Doreen, 7, Danielle, 4, and Jason, 14 years. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy White of McHenry. Maternal grand­ parents are Marie Martin of McHenry and Carl Martin of Chicago. Put It Back Two business partners had never had an argument in 20 years of working together. One week, one of the pair came down with the flu and missed a week of work. About the third day of his absence, the sick partner re­ ceived a call from his associ­ ate. who told him, "1 just found $10,000 missing from the safe. What should I do?" His partner replied quickly, "Put it back.'"