The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

FINAL CLEARANCE MERCHANDISE §!fin: Ifci; warn wm mm mmm. mmm- ^ /* |P1PIP§ all 1 ;rAA\N^G SA^ - ichan°*s Rtoucto P AGE 2 - PLAIN DK AI .E R-FRID A Y. J ANUARY 28. 1977 DONALD WISER FRAN MALPEDE TO WED IN AUGUST - St. Mary's Catholic church in McHenry will be the scene for the Aug. 27 wedding of Donald Wiser, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wiser of Yolo; and Fran Malpede, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Malpede, Phoenix, Ariz. Donald is a 1972 graduate of Wauconda high school and the bride-elect graduated from Marcos de Niza high school, Tempe, .Ariz., in 1974. Both are employed in the area and plan to make their home in McHenry after their marriage. • GOLD MEDAL RECIPIENT - Danny Heldt of McHenry is shown receiving congratulations from the Rev. Arthur McKay of St. Paul's Episcopal church on the receipt of a gold medal signifying full membership in the National Order of St. Yincent's for Altar Boys. Because Danny completed training as a torchbearer and crucifer under the tutelage of John Byers, he qualifies to wear the medallion with his vesU^ents. Five boys of the parish are full members of the order and*sfifare currently in the program. Parents. W ithout Partners Appeals For Men Mem bers Prospective members are invited to attend the next general meeting of Parents Without Partners (PWP), Smile chapter. Feb 4 at the American Legion hall. 406 Woodstock street. Crystal Lake at 8 p.m Potential new members are also invited to attend a small special meeting specifically for them on Feb 9 at 8 p m. Call 459-5262 for the location of the meeting and for more in­ formation On Saturday. Feb 12. all members and prospective members are invited to attend an all-day midwest regional conference of the twenty-one PWP chapters in the Chicago area There "Will be workshops, discussions, special speakers, and a dinner dance. Ap­ proximately 1.000 persons attended the conference last year. The conference will be held in Elk Grove. Ill Finally, on Feb. 19, there will be a Valentine's party for all members Persons are requested to wear something red to mark the occasion Hurckes Baby If ears Heirloom Baptismal Gown Kelly Margaret Hurckes was wearing her great grand mother's christening gown, which is sixty-nine years old. when she was baptized Sunday, Jan. 23. The Rev Ralph Smith presided over the ceremony at the First United Methodist church The baby's aunt and uncle. Bob and Ann Hurckes of McHenry, are godparents. Kelly was born Dec 10 and is the daughter of Tom and Robbi Hurckes. 5406' Louella. McHenry * * * * The churches render services to all individuals . who are willing to be served. Pioneer Club Plans For Future Activities President Marian Pretzman presented a series of events to the membership of the Rich­ mond area Senior Citizen Pioneer club at the Jan. 18 meeting held in Richmond. Plans included the lunch at the next meeting Feb. 1 when each member brings their sandwich with the committee furnishing cookies. A Valentine party will be held Feb. 15, with chicken served. There will be a Valentine exchange, so each member will bring a signed Valentine card. A tour of Haeger Pottery in Dundee and lunch enroute is planned for Mar. 1 The annual "meeting and election of officers will be held on Mar 15. Spring luncheon Community Calendar \ JANUARY 28-29 American Repertory Theatre Presents "Black Comedy"' - McHenry Country Club -- Showtime, 8 p.m. - Dinner 6 to 7 p.m. - Reservations From A RT S.. Box 542. McHenry. JANUARY 29 St Margaret Chapter of NAIM -- Cards - St. Mary's Oak Room - 7:30 p.m. McHenry V.F.W. Steak Fry - 6:30 p.m. - Entertainment -- Saving On Tickets Bought In Advance From Members or at Post Home. JANUARY 30 Benefit Breakfast And Bake Sale - First United Methodist Church - 8 to 11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale - <Johnsburg Community Club -- 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Benefit St. John's Church Restoration Fund. COFFEE WITH YOUR MEAL? - Sure, on Sunday, Feb. 6, the Couples club of Zion Lutheran church wiU be filling your cups as you enjoy the tasty roast beef dinner. Roman Miller and Maria Bremer make a test run on the coffee urn and the public may enjoy their dinner bv purchasing tickets at McHenry bankspr reservations are being accepted by calling the church office between 9 and 12 (385-0859). The dinner will be served from noon to 3 p.m. (STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD) Ritual Moose United - Home of Barrows, 12 Noon, for Aurora - McHenry JANUARY 31 Women of the Moose -- Practice - 7:30 p.m. - Hall. FEBRUARY 1 Ruth Circle of First Methodist Church Mrs. Marian McHenry Shores - Blood Drawing Area Blood Bank V.F.W. - 3 to 7 p.m. Spon sored by McHenry Jaycees. United Methodist Women - Executive Committee Meeting -- 9:30 a.m. - First United Methodist Church. Marcia Mary Ball Circle Meeting -- First United Methodist Church -- 12:30 p.m. Women of the Moose - Meeting - 8 p.m. -- Moose Hall. FEBRUARY 2 McHenry Grandmothers Club - Card Party - Dessert Lunch -- 12:30 p.m. - St. Patrick's Hal! FEBRUARY 3 Lakeland Park Women's Club Meeting - 9:30 a.m. -- Lakeland Park Community " House. McHenry Senior Citizens Club - Driver Refresher Course - Second Session - 10 a.m. to Noon -- McHenry City C Hall - Council Chambers. Blood Pressure Screening - First National Bank, McHenry -- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. FEBRUARY 4 Church Women United - Annual Luncheon Meeting - First United Methodist Church, Crystal Lake. FEBRUARY4&5 Johnsburg Community Club - - Roaring 20's Night -- 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. -- Benefit St. John's Church Restoration Fund FEBRUARY6 Order of Eastern Star - Initiation Rehearsal -2 p.m. - Acacia Hall. Roast Beef Dinner - Zion Lutheran Church, Rt 120 West - - Noon to 3 p.m. -- Public In­ vited. FEBRUARY7 McHenry Senior Citizens Club -- Executive Committee Meeting -- 3*30 p m -- Land­ mark School < St. Patrick's Ladies Guild -- Meeting - 1 p.m. --Church Hall. FEBRUARY 8 Town and Country Newcomers Club Meeting - St. Paul's Church - 7:30 p.m. Business Meeting and Speaker - - "Right to Read" Program. FEBRUARY9 McHenry Senior Citizens Club - Loop Bus Trip -- Bus Leaves McHenry State Bank Parking Lot at 8:45 a.m. St Patrick's Ladies Guild Valentine Luncheon and Card Party -- Church Hall -- 11:30 a.m. to l p.m. -- Public Invited. FEBRUARY 10 Job's Daughters -- Advance, Night - Acacia Hall -- 7 p.m4*1"' McHenry Senior Citizens Club - Driver Refresher Course - Third Session -- 10 a.m. to Noon - McHenry City Hall - Council Chambers. Knights of Columbus - Regular Business Meeting ~~8 p.m. -- K of C Hall. Parkland School - Gary- Grove Swing and Acapella Choir - 7:30 p.m. Grade School Children Free ~ Minimal Adult Charge. Citizens FEBRUARY 12 Friendship Club Potluck Dinner and Meeting - 6 p.m. - First United Methodist Church. FEBRUARY 14 McHenry Senior Club-Meeting - 7:30 p.m. ~ East Campus Cafeteria. FEBRUARY 15 Women of the Moose -- Meeting -- 8 p.m. *- Moose Hall. C C D. Parents Association Meeting ~ St. Patrick's Church Hall - 8 p.m. FEBRUARY 16 McHenry Senior Citizens Club -- Bus-Luncheon Trip to Janesville, Wis. -- Bus Leaves McHenry State Bank at 7:30 a.m. FEBRUARY 17 United Methodist Women "Agape Luncheon" ~ Meeting - - Noon -- First United Methodist Church MARRIAGES Edward J. Legner, Pontiac, and Carol M. Morowski, 3723 W. Grand avenue, McHenry. Randolph J. Adams, Hebron, and Janet,L. Dolan, 1818 Kerry lane, McHenry. Harold L. Hamann, Jr McHenry, and Carol A. 1101 Bonita, McHenry. I THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER 3812 West Elm Street Established 1875 Phone 385-0170 McHenry, Illinois 60050 Published Every Wednesday & Friday at McHenry, Illinois Second Class Postage Paid at McHenry, Illinois By McHENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY •Subscribers are requested to provide immediate notice of change of address to The McHenry Plaindealer, 3812 W Elm St., McHenry, IL 60050 A deduction of one month from the expiration of a subscription will be made where a change of address is provided through the Post Office Department Larry E. Lund Publisher Adele Froehiicn - Editor NATIONAL NEWSPAPER •ttoCUTIM TjguiT HNNA SUSTAINING _ MEMBER-1976 hit Prtu A R«r ^ Lake Uounty SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1 Year $10.50 1 Year $15.00 'n anf* Lake •« Outside McHenry and County Lake County Scheid, (WE'RE MAKING ROOM FOR SPRING) Community Leaders Women's Role... and installation of officers is April 5. Following aa silent prayer, a dessert lunch was served to Cifty-one members present. Secretary and treasurer reports were given as well as reports from chairmen. A motion was made and unanimously approved that Mrs. Anne Klabunde be made an honorary member. Mrs. Klabunde was historian of the club for many years, but due to ill health is unable to attend meetings. Her years of dedication to the club have earned her this honor. Committee for the next meeting Feb 1 includes Addie Erb, Lydia Sorenson. Frieda Wolff. Frances Heinemann and Bea Meier. MAURIE TAYLOR "School days, school days, Dear old golden rule days, Reading and French and arithmetic, Taught to the tune . . ." 1216 N. Green St. McHenry French? In McHenry, the first word in French is Maurie, and the second word is Taylor, as in Maurie Taylor, former lVfcHenry High school teacher, author of numerous books, and a true community leader. Parents of school-age children should check the author of their child's school workbooks. There's a strong possibility the books were written by Maurie Taylor For twenty-eight years, off and on. she worked as a teacher at McHenry high school, taking time off only to pursue her interests as an author. "I always told my students I have had two love affairs in my life" she said. "The first one was with my students and the second one was with my writing. "So," she added, "I'd teach for a while, and then I'd go to work for a publishing house, and then I'd come back and teach some more." Finally, in 1966, Miss Taylor retired from teaching to devote full, full, full, time (you get the feeling she works 20-hour days) to writing. "Right now I'm working on a card game to help students learn more about their newspaper," she said. "So far, I've done a card game for a paper in Dallas, and also for a Chicago paper." Miss Taylor now devotes fuH time to developing games, puzzles, cards, and in­ s t r u c t i o n a l b o o k l e t s , predominately for use in the school. , Her vivid imagination, creativity, and intcllcct, which served her so well as a teacher, are now used to aid other teachers in their instruction of students. e Former students will recall her novel approach to teaching French, which was based on the theory that language should be learned as a basis of com­ munication. "Not everyone is going to teach French who is taking it in high school," she said. "I feel it's important to learn the basics of communicating in that language first. Then, if you want to teach it, you can study it further in college." But why French? "Well, my mother taught / F r e n c h , " s h e s a i d . " I h a d a n ' extensive English background, but between my junior and senior years in college, I had the opportunity to either study in England or in Paris. "At that time," she added, "Paris sounded so much more glamorous, so I went there and studied French." Through the years, Miss Taylor has had countless books published in both French and English. She's authored work­ books and manuels to aid in struction at almost every level Yet, her first book, and her first national recognition came from the unlikely sport of field hockey. "In those days," she laughed, "we didn't just teach language. I was a^gym teacher also." "Hockey, at that time, for girls was played with eleven players on a side," she ex­ plained. "We never had enough girls to play, so I created a six- player game, similar to the ice hockey that is played." Word got out about the new game, and the University of Chicago enlisted Miss Taylor's services to write a book about the six-player game. Since, it has been changed to a seven- player game which is familiar to all high schools today. "It's kind of funny, but all my students thought I'd invented hockey," Maurie said. "I wrote the book in 1940, and hockey was invented, who knows when." There's a humorous sidelight to Maurie's invention of the six- player field hockey game. "It became so popular," she said, "that everyone wanted to play it. My gym classes got so large that we had to go back to the eleven player game to get everyone in." So much for progress! Despite having been out of teaching for ten years, there is no bigger fan of McHenry s school system than Maurie. "I'm really sincerely im­ pressed with what our schools have done," she said. "It's much tougher to teach now than when I was teaching." "The pressures they have to work under are so extensive, that I think they're doing a fantastic job." she added. "We had one terrific advantage. We had such small groups, you really got to know each other ." Still, Maurie is pleased with the growth of the community. "I like the expansion," she said. "I watched the first batch move in, and they brought so much As they started to contribute, the community grew." "With whatever problems expansion has brought," she added, "we have had many more benefits." Now that she is out of the teaching profession, Maurie stays abreast of community affairs through her mem­ bership in FISH and the Business and Professional Women's organization (BPW) "The BPW is really a place to get to learn about the community," she said. "It was the first time I really began to see viewpoints from outside the scholastic world." Yes, in McHenry, Maurie is indeed the first word in French. But Maurie Taylor is also one of the first, and last words, in "class." DIVORCES Suzann L. Jensen from Keith M, Jensen, McHenry. Iris D. Webb from Harding G. Webb, Burton's Bridge. Arthur W. Bentz, Jr. from Margaret J. Bentz. Lois J. Leuth from Willard N. Leuth, Pistakee Highlands. Lester Lloyd Rosenquist from Elsie May Rosenquist, Pistakee Highlands. William H. Mols from Brenda J. Mols, Richmond. James E. Nusbaum from Marilyn S. Nusbaum. JAary Ann Zimmerman from Clarence L. Zimmerman.