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PAGE 2 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3. 1976 FALL WEDDING-A double ring ceremony at St. Patrick's Catholic church recently united in marriage Laura Bornhoeft and Michael J. O'Brien before the Rev. Edmund Petit. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mn. Warren Bornhoeft, Centerville, Md.t formerly of McHenry, and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ward O'Brien, Pistakee Bay. Laura is a 1975 graduate of McHenry high school and Is employed locally. The groom attended Grant high school. Fox Lake, and is employed in Crystal Lake. Pi Alphas Greet Three New Members Into Organization The Pi Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held the last meeting at the home of Mrs. Lorene Farr. The Preferential tea was held honoring three new members. Mrs. Aleta Gem- mell, Mrs. Ann Beyers and Mrs. Pamela Doherty. Due to an untimely change of residence. Mrs. Isabel Taylor The Candy Man's Closet is full of special gifts, for special little people! 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Some of the activities for December will be: Newcomers meeting Dec. 8; snowflake smorgasbord dinner dance, Dec. 10; family bus trip to the Museum of Science and In­ dustry in Chicago Sunday, Dec. 12; Amigos (new member) dinner Wednesday, Dec. 15; general meeting Friday, Dec. 17; Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 18; family Christmas party Sunday, Dec 19; bir­ thday party Wednesday, Dec. 29; New Year's eve party Dec. 31; open house Saturday, Jan. 1. St. Patrick's Ladies Guild Honors Mem bers St. Patrick's Ladies guild will hold a potluck membership lunchepii at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6UiiKSt. Patrick's church hall. The only charge is a dish to pass and a "white elephant" for the silent auction.. The guild will honor the older members, and the officers and chairmen will serve as hostesses. GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY - Mr. and Mrs. Fred Studin of 908 Hampton court, McHenry, recently celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. A Mass of Thanksgiving was offered at St. Patrick's Catholic church, with guests attending a reception after the ceremony. Fred Studin and Anna Bugiel were married in St. Francis of Assisi Catholic church of Chicago Nov. 24, 1926. Mr. Studin is retired. The couple have made their home in Whispering Oaks for the past seven years. Senior Citizens Set Christmas Party Date The McHenry County Senior Citizens' council wll be holding its second annual Christmas party Dec. 12 at the municipal building in Harvard. The Harvard Senior Citizens' club will once again act as hosts and hostesses for the party from 2 to 5 p.m. "Last year over 500 seniors from all over the county at­ tended", according to Marge Jones, executive director for the council, "and everyone had a tremendous time. The room is very large, so there will be plenty of room for that many and more." Light refreshements will be served and the council is hoping that everyone will be prepared was crowned Valentine's day queen three months early. The Pitiful Pearl auction fashion show took place.* The meeting ended with a cultural program given by Fawn Vail and Karen Clolmer on the topic of art painting. "Jhey invited Mrs. Helen Lind- wall to give a demonstration of Batik. A social hour followed. • • • * What has become of the old-fashioned man who be­ lieved that great wisdom was to be found in the na­ tion's capital? Senior Sewers View Samples Of Needlework At the Nov. 22 meeting of the McHenry Senior Citizens club with 180 members in at­ tendance, Mrs. Alice Wilke, reported receiving many let­ ters of response from the various nursing homes and old people's homes where the group has given them some of the very needed items. Mrs. Wilke advises that there are twenty-one women actively involved in the Sewing group, which meets the third Thur­ sday of each month at ther home. She also brought some samples of their work showing lap robes and bibs. Some of the homes furnish the toweling for the bibs; however, good used towels can be used in making them. Big pieces of materials are needed for lap rob backings, as they have plenty of the small pieces for making the pat­ chwork tops Used towels, large pieces of material for backings, bias tapes, wool, and similar materials are always very much appreciated by the sewing group Recently the sewing group and square dancers went to visit the Willowfield Nursing home at Delavan, Wi. where the square dancers entertained and bibs and lap robes were presented. The lap robes are being held to be given to the residents as Christmas gifts. Mrs. Wilke read a very in­ teresting letter from this in­ stitution acknowledging their gifts and interest which was mot gratifying. Among the committee reports, Frank Giel, bowling chairman, reminded the members that he is collecting for the "Christmas Shoot". He is well pleased with the bowlers, even though sometimes the lanes are quite crowded and it takes the bowlers longer to complete their games; but they all have a lot of fun. John Doerr reminded the members of the bus-luncheon trip to the Arie Crown theater at McCormick place, Dec. 29 for the Nutcracker Suite. Mr. Doerr asked if the members would be interested in a tour to an automobile assembly plant and the response will warrent the arrangements for such a trip in the near future. He is also planning on arranging for a Smorgasbord dinner and show at Drury Lane North, also a tour to the Chicago Police Communications center, and the Fire Department academy. to join in the singing of favorite Christmas carols. Bus service will be provided for a minimal charge. Those needing transportation to the party should contact Nellie Cina, information and referral specialist for the council at 455- 2660 Or 338-6075. If these numbers are outside the toll free calling area, senior citizens may call collect. Fritz Brockmueller will be on hand to serenade with his melodious violin and Mrs. Leonard Bierdeman will be his accompanist. A special treat will be the boys' choir from Harvard high school. Of course,. there will be a few other sur­ prises. Further particualrs will soon be available. Roland Grayson, loop bus ^ trip chairman advised that the Dec. 8 bus is filled; reser­ vations are being taken for the Jan. 12 loop trip. An informative talk was given regarding the shuttle bus service between the Lake Geneva area, Crystal Lake, McHenry and Richmond. Bus stops are at the railroad stations and Senior Citizens ride at half price. At the next meeting a representative from the RTA will speak. Program chairlady, Mrs. Ann Schwarz introduced Miss Adele Froehlich, director of the McHenry Choral club who presented the program for the evening. The Choral club's annual holiday program "Celebration of Christmas" will be presented at West Campus Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5 at 8:15 p.m. Mrs. Louise Giel has tickets so get them promptly as this is a program no one will want to miss. The McHenry Senior Citizens club certainly enjoyed the wonderful programs the Choral club presents for members each year, as these are the outstanding and most eagerly awaited programs. The executive committee meeting will be Monday, Dec. 6 at 3:30 p.m. at Landmark school. Monday, Dec. 13, will be the annual Christmas dinner and Potluck Dinner Is Highlight Of VFW Ladies Meeting The December meeting of the Fox River Ladies auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars will be a combination business meeting and potluck dinner. The auxiliary will furnish the meat and each member at­ tending is asked to bring a dish to pass. The auxiliary hospital chairman asks that the members bring items for the patients at the Veterans Ad­ ministration hospital of North Chicago (formerly known as Downey V A. hospital). The items that are always in demand are toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, small after­ shave lotion, deodorants, socks, handkerchiefs, shoelaces and small packs of cleansing tissues. These items need not be gift wrapped. A Family Portrait DIVORCES Susan D. Kotiw from Roman Kotiw, McHenry. Cynthia J. Martin from Gary L. Martin, Wonder Lake. Carol Ann Kussman from Steven Walter Kussman, McHenry. Education: The under­ standing that you do not have to believe what some­ one tells you to believe. DAWNSCHRUBER "Old Fashioned Christmas: A Family Portrait", is the title of a delightful program featuring ballet and character dances performed by members of the Bicentennial Dance theater, a non­ profit dance group from McHenry county. The company, under the direction of Judy Svalander, is the featured entertainment for the McHenry Womens' club annual Christmas party, to be held this year at the V.F.W. Thursday, Dec. 9, at 1:45 p.m. The program extends its holiday message of peace and happiness to everyone. The adult members of the company include Judy Svalander, Lin Urbaniak and Doug Groh, Crystal Lake; Carlton Smith, Chicago, and Dawn Schrieber, Cary. Extras dancing with the company are Jill Schaefer, Pam Homo, Robin Irwin and Janene Simon, McHenry; Shelly Schrieber, Cary; Betsy Faxon, Barrington; and Jane Lynch, Crystal Lake. Members are asked to bring canned food and a child's Christmas gift for "Fish". ADVENT SUNDAY - Clergymen in the area commemorated the first Sunday of Advent by wearing purple vestments and lighting the first of four purple candles depicting the preparatory weeks before the birth of Christ. St. Paul's Episcopal church was among those celebrating with John Byers, head of the guild of St. Vincents, a national organization of acolytes, shown holding a taper to the Advent candle hanging in the front of the church. Assisting is Charles Book, lay reader. Nutrition- Weaning La Leche League Topics The McHenry-Fox Lake LaLeche league will hold the fourth meeting of its series Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 9:30 a.m. The discussion for December will center around nutrition for baby and nursing mother and when and how to wean the baby. Many mothers are interested in when and how to introduce solid foods to their infants, and party. All reservations are filled. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the program will begin at approximately 7:45 p.m. If unable to attend the dinner, the program can be enjoyed at 7:45 p.m. At the first meeting in January the slate of nominees will be presented and the election will be held. The of­ ficers-elect will be installed at the second meeting in January. more than ever today, women are asking themselves what foods are the most nutritious, not only for the nursing baby, but for the family as well. Most mothers find it very helpful to take part in a discussion about nutrition and weaning, and also to be able to use the league's extensive library on the sub­ ject. Anyone who is interested in LaLeche league is welcome to attend the meeting and use the facilities of the league. Pregnant women usually find it helpful to attend meetings before their baby arrives. Nursing babies are always welcome. LaLeche League provides many benefits for its members, not least of which are moral support, mother-to-mother contact and help when needed. For further information about the league or about meetings call Mrs. Thomas Bors (Pat) in McHenry. QUALITY, and .. PRIDE PROFESSIONAL DOG. oi l breeds See how your dog should look! We specialize in mutt cuts. CALL 344-2916 after 4:00 P.M. 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DECEMBER7 Marcia Mary Ball Circle -- Annual Christmas Luncheon Party - 12:30p.m. -- Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Chierph Ruth Circle -- Christmas Potluck - Grab Bag - Home of Mae Stinespring - 12 Noon. Swine Flu Shots -- Woodstock Courthouse -- 2 to 5 p.m. McHenry Lodge No. 158 A.F.&A.M. -- Stated Meeting -- 8 p.m. DECEMBER8 McHenry Senior Citizens Club -- Loop Bus Trip - Bus Leaves McHenry State Bank Parking Lot at 8:45 a m Christian Women's Club --' Brunch - Martinetti's, Crystal Lake - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. McHenry - Fox Lake La Leche League - Meeting - 9:30 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. DECEMBER 16 Joyce Kilmer Court, C D.A. ~ Christmas Party - K.C. Hall -- 8 p.m. DECEMBER 17 Lakeland Park Women- Children's Christmas Party -- 4 p.m. -- Lakeland Park Com­ munity House - Reservations Necessary. DECEMBER 21 McHenry Lodge No. 158 A.F.&A.M. - Stated And Special Meeting -7:30 p.m. - Fellowcraft Degree. DECEMBER 27 McHenry Woman's Club -- Board Meeting ~ City Hall - 10 a.m. IF HAPPINESS COULD BE BOUGHT, SOME WOULD COMPLAIN ABOUT THE PRICE