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V . PAGE 2 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 16, 1977 -v.-*-' SMILES Plan Fall Dinner For Singles The SMILES Single group of McHenry is planning a dinner Sunday, Sept. 18 at the Swedish Manor in Dundee. Diners will meet at the First Baptist church of McHenry at 1:30 p.m. All single adults are invited to share this fellowship. spurgeon's. Hurry! OUR SEMI-ANNUAL Art Needlework Sale ENDS THIS SUN., SEPT. 18 USE OUR FREE LAY-AWAY PLAN NOW AND SAVE FOR ALL YOUR WINTER PROJECTS! Fine Arts Association Schedules Monthly Tours The Woodstock Fine Arts association is planning a variety of bus tours for the next six months. First, will be a Special tour of the Chicago Art institute Thursday, Oct. 21 Featured will be a lecture on North American art. November's tour will be of the Chicago Historical society, including the finest collection of Lincoln memorabilia in the country. Art work, textiles, and artifacts of every kind are on display. The Lincoln Park conservatory provides the setting for the second stop on the tour. - A buffet and behind-the- scenes tour of the Lyric opera stage and dressing rooms, wig rooms and mechanical lifts highlights December. January's package includes attending a performance of Man of LaMancha and dinner at McCormick Place. February's festivities center around Chinese New Year in Chicago's Chinatown. Coming next spring will be a trip to the symphony, a Prank Lloyd Wright 'super-tour', Lake Geneva and the Playboy club, historic Galena and a repeat of the popular Ravinia "Evening under the stars". Anyone interested in joining for any of these tours or ob­ taining further information, call 338-6517. Homemakers Host Fall Craft Fair Sept. 21 MR. AND MRS. RANDALL J. KOEPPEN LATE SUMMER WEDDEMG-The altar of St Patrick's Catholic church was decorated with bouquets of yellow and white daisies when Maureen E. Murphy and Randall J. Koeppen repeated marital promises Saturday, Aug. 6. The Rev. Raymond Kearney blessed the union during a 3 o'clock ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murphy of Washington, formerly of McHenry, and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Reynold Koeppen of McHenry. Following the service, the bridal couple were greeted by 150 guests in the church hall and a honeymoon trip was taken to the Wagon Wheel resort, Rock ton, 111. The bride is a McHenry high school graduate and is employed as a legal secretary for the state attorney's office in Woodstock. The groom graduated from Aurora Central high school and attended Augustana college, Rock Island, 111., majoring in psychology. He is :a circulation supervisor at the Free Press Publishing company, Carpentersville. The couple are making their home in McHenry. PHOTOGRAPHY BY NIES :4mm •* : v* s ^ •+- f f • '&r5SMm* w ' The month of September may be a little early for harvest time, but 480 members of McHenry county Homemakers Extension association will be getting together Sept. 21. at the county fairgrounds in Wood­ stock, to start "Harvesting our Heritage." This is the theme of the Craft fair which is being sponsored by the McHenry County group of Homemakers. Doors will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the fairgrounds in buildings D and E. Entrance is off Country Club road and Route 47. Ad­ mission is minimal and there is ample free parking. Among some of the activities of the day, Special Activities chairman Mary Knyell has arranged a style show, with modeling done by members of the association, demon­ strations of macrame by Dee Jacobsen, rosemaling by Virginia Miller and a wok demonstration by Mrs. Anna Jaeschke. There will be booths for baked goods, Farmers Market, Trinket and Treasure and Bit of Nature booths for plants and dried flowers. Besides all this, twenty units will each show and sell crafts, such as woodcraft, macrame, hair curlers, tree ornaments, centerpieces, and many more items. Hospital Dance Tickets Available To Sept. 19 Tickets for the McHenry hospital anniversary dinner dance Saturday, Sept. 24, will be available through next Monday, Sept. 19, it has been announced by Dean C. Cunat, chairman of the event. "Since the Trauma center's Mobile Intensive Care unit program will receive all the proceeds from this dinner dance, we are hoping to have a sell-out crowd," Cunat said. "Last year's anniversary dinner dance was extremely enjoyable, and this year we have the added attraction of entertainment by the 'Andrews Sisters of McHenry.' It should be great fun." A highlight of the event will be a reunion of the founders of the Trauma center at McHenry hospital, which will celebrate its fifth anniversary Sept. 10. Jim O'Heir, first Trauma center coordinator, who is now regional director of the State of Illinois Trauma network, will be an honored guest. "The Trauma center and the Mobile Intensive Care unit program of McHenry County- Western Lake county have been a boon to this area. They have saved many lives. We hope our citizens will show their ap­ preciation and support by at­ tending this benefit," Cunat said. Tickets may be obtained by calling McHenry hosptial, Extension 635. MICHAEL CARL ROENING CINDY LOU SARVER ENGAGED-Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sarver of Pistakee Highlands announce the engagement of their daughter, Cindy Lou, to Michael Carl Boening, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Boening of rural McHenry. Both are graduates of McHenry schools. Miss Sarver in 1975 and Mr. Boening in 1976. A February wedding will take place in Mt. Hope United Methodist church. Club Visits Michigan Points Of Interest A day at Old Chicago Aug. 27 proved to be a great success. It was a time of fun and fellowship for everyone. Fall activities will include a Halloween party. SMILES (Singles Meeting in Love, Encouraging, Sharing) is a nondenominational singles group sponsored by the McHenry First Baptist church. The ministry is to reach out to lonely and shut-in people. Those interested may call 385- 0083 for information. Forty members of the Vagabond Travel club boarded a bus Labor day and traveled north to Manitowoc, Wis., where they took the ferry across Lake Michigan, arriving at Ludington, Mich., to spend the night. Early Tuesday they headed for Mackinac Island arriving at the Grand Hotel on the island at lunch time. The next two days were spent sight-seeing the island and enjoying the elegant dining and' splendor of this fine old hotel which was built on the island in 1886. Thursday the group left Mackinac Island and drove south to Frankenmuth, Mich., to visit this quaint Bavarian city and enjoy a family style dinner at the famous Bavarian inn. After dinner they drove to Flint, Mich., to spend the night. Friday they journeyed across the state enjoying the splendid colors with a stop on the way to purchase some state of Michigan apples and peaches, arriving in McHenry that evening. I , DIVORCES Decrees and judgments of divorce recently granted by the 19th Judicial Circuit inclde: Richard M. Micek vs. Judy Ann Micek; Gerry Maxine Hensley vs. Leon Hensley; Jacqueline Yeimy vs. Morris Edward Yenny. Constance Schramm vs. Terry Schramm; Barbara L. Freeman vs. Robert J. Freeman; Terri Lynn Pligge vs. Hans Manfred Pligge. make it ; MAKE A SUPER GIFT AN AFGAN MADE WITH OUR SAFARI SERIES A Beautiful Lion - Tiger • Zebra or Giraffe all made in the easy afgahn stitch. weAtheuvAne yaun shop 1313 N. RIVERSIDE OR. McHERHY. HL 815-385-0S84 Pamela Fleming I Wears Mother's Wedding Gown Pamela Fleming wore her mother's wedding gown of ivory nylon tulle and lace when die exchanged the vows of marriage with her bridegroom, Robert Schabow, Saturday, Sept. 10. The Rev. Roger Schneider officiated at the 3:30 p.m. nuptial service at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church. Bouquets of mixed fall flowers in a centerpiece and at the altar provided the background for the ceremony. Mary Jane Boelens at the organ accompanied soloist James Boyd for musical selections including "One Hand, One Heart" and "The Lord's Prayer". ' < The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Fleming of 1909 N. Eastern avenue, McHenry, and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. William Schabow, Jr. of 1620 N. High view, McHenry. The bridal gown was fashioned of ivory nylon tulle and lace. The basque style lace bodice was embroidered with seed pearls and sequins with; a keyhole neckline and long sleeves. The full skirt of nylon tulle was designed with an apron effect front of Chantilly lace. The fingertip length veil was edged in Chantilly and held • in place by a camelot headpiece also sewn with pearls. She carried a bridal bouquet of Wilbur Abbey roses, white carnations, white daisies and baby's breath. Kathy Brooks of McHenry attended the bride as maid of honor with the sister of groom, Patti Schabow of McHenry, .acting as bridesmaid. The bride chose apricot polyester knit floor length gowns for her attendants. The dresses were designed with rust colored inserts in the criss cross style bodices. They wore capes of rust colored chiffon and picture hats in apricot with matching knit bands and streamers. Both carried colonial bouquets of tangerine carnations, but­ terscotch and bronze pom poms and roses. The groom was assisted by Robert Hutt, Jr. of McHenry as best man while Duane Kusnerik of Streator, 111. handled the duties of groom­ sman. Ushers included Robert Fleming of McHenry, the bride's brother, and Frank Oeffling, the groom's cousin. Mrs. Fleming wore a sand colored polyester knit floor ^ length gown with long sleeves of accordian pleated chiffon while the groom's mother chose a full length empire style dress with a pleated skirt in a deep shrimp color. Diane Dargatz, a friend of the bride, passed the guest book to 200 friends and relatives of the newlyweds at a reception held at the McHenry American Legion post home after the ceremony. Upon their return from a northern Wisconsin honeymoon trip, the couple will make their home in Streator, m. The bride and groom are both McHenry high school graduates, Pamela in 1976 and Bob in 1975. The groom is assistant manager of Hora- sby's store in Streator. Court To Elect State Convention Representatives St. Agatha Court 777, National Catholic Society of Foresters at Johnsburg will meet Tuesday evening, Sept. 20, at 8 o'clock in the Com­ munity club hall. On the agenda for the business meeting is the election of delegates and alternates to the N.C.S.F. state convention. The annual party will follow the meeting with Mrs. Clara Michels as chair­ man. Assisting her will be Mrs. Richard Bowe, Miss Debbie Freund, Mrs. William Pierce, Jr. and Miss Susan Lafontaine. The annual Rockford Diocese association of the National Catholic society of Foresters Day of Recollection will be Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Bishop Lane retreat house in Rockford. Registration is at 9:30 a.m. Reservations can be made at the meeting or call Mrs. Paul Pitzen before Sept. 23. St. Clara Court 659 of McHenry is the host court. Original Needlepoint Design A idea that erginatef^rttti an ancient Tibetan rug and was adapted into her own needlepoint design culminated in a "btatfe ribbon" rating at the Illinois State fair In Springfield and "best of glass" at the McHenry county fair fer Danielle Byron of McHenry. Adaptation included colors she selected and intermingled to produce an Intricate design of various stitches on canvas. Danielle, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Spence Byron of McHenry, has been a member of 4-H for 8 years and Involved In stitcbery projects for the past 2 years. A McHenry West campus senior, she devoted about 10 months of her spare time to the project. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Showboat Will Steam Into Methodist Church Sept. 23-24 The Showboat's a 'coming to the First United Methodist church in McHenry Sept. 23 and 24. The dinner will be an authentic one from the Old South, featuring southern fried chicken, and will be supervised by Harry Hans. He has been in charge of many of the church dinners in the past and has a reputation for producing the most palatable and delicious cuisine. Serving begins at 5 p.m. The dinner isn't the only attraction. Actors, ap- "• "i 11. ' i " proximately 30 in number, will bring a melodrama like one presented in the days when the showboats docked at the big towns on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. "The Case of the Missing Pearls" stars that famous detective, "Shellack Holmes" and his side kick "Dr. Jon Whoopson". The entertainment just begins with the melodrama. The "Main Street Minstrels" present a live minstrel show, featuring singing, dancing and merriment that will keep the audience laughing the entire evening. Between the main shows will be various activities to please the crowds: a sing- along and special between show entertainment by some of the youth and a puppet show for the kids. The French Quarter, where the Showboat will be docked, is a must to visit, featuring desserts: pecan pie, pralines, apple and peach pie. For advance tickets contact Mrs. David (Judy) Page, 909 N. Allan, McHenry. -- Softness Is Big News In Fall *77 Fashions ff The high cost of clothing is an important consideration to those buying back-to-school wardrobes. Whether pur­ chasing or sewing, keep in mind what is still wearable from last year and plan the wardrobe accordingly. From fabric color to con­ struction the biggest news in fall fashion is softness. The coming season's best looks will be soft to the eye, soft to the touch, and best of all, soft to wear. Pants are useful additions to any wardrobe. This year they appear in many versions. The newest pants being called gauchos, which is the "in" jargon for what was commonly called culottes a few years back. They are slightly dressy and good for many occasions. Jeans continue to be a war­ drobe staple. They are slowly changing in styling, becoming much softer with "fancy stit­ ching" on the pockets. The suit, with pants or skirt, is definitely here to stay-being the most versatile and prac­ tical option for today's lifestyles. This year's suit fashions are more feminie with less construction. Skirts are slowly moving back into favor with the school crowd. The most popular are full-circle skirts and narrow ones with pleats. These softer sportswear separates are the items to buy or make to update last year's wardrobe. Try coordinating a blouson drawstring jacket, dirndl skirt, pleated skirt, rounded vest, peasant top or shawl with the tailored separates you now have. Students of all ages are wearing jumpers. Older girls wear them wrapped, tied or in „ WANTED PEOPLE WHO ENJOY GOOD FOOD AT REASONABLE PRICES! FRIDAY SEAFOOD NITE PUBLIC ALWAYS WELCOME! SERVING 5 pm to 10 pm CARRY OUTS PISTAKEE COUNTRY CLUB apron designs while younger girls are wearing a flared, pop over version. The most exciting news for this fall is the return of soft, feminine dresses. (This will be a totally new way of dressing to students who have grown up in the jeans era.) There will be romantic-looking dresses with fullness, tiered skirts, collar and yoke interest, and tucking. The shirtdress is always a classic. This year they are softer in design and fabric than they have been in the past. Neutrals will be the colors for fall. Ivory, camel, winter white and gray enrich the softly- tailored suits and separates. The new colors, called "tapestries" include garnet, topaz, gold and rich red- inspired by luxurious tapestries. Fabrics also follow fashion and the major direction for fabrics too is soft. Fabric surfaces are given that extra Softness by brushing, sueding, and napping. Flannel, cor­ duroy, velveteen and brushed jersey are perfect for the texturized look with challis being the winner for all those soft dresses. As always, plaids will be popular for fall, but this year they have fresh, zippy colors rather than the traditional tartan com­ binations. « SCOPE Plans Film Showing For New Parents SCOPE- Successful Child­ birth and Organized Parent Education-will hold its next monthly meeting Thursday, Sept. 22, 8 p.m., at Central school in Crystal Lake. In addition to a short business meeting, two films for new or expectant parents will be shown: "Are You Ready for the Postpartum Experience," and ONE-STOP MUMIt Senior Walk-In Center Meals are served Monday through Friday at the McHenry Senior Citizen Walk-In center beginning at 11:45 a.m. Reservations must be made by 2 p.m. the day before at 385- 8260. The menu for the week of Sept. 19 through Sept. 23 is as follows: Sept. 19: Pork cutlet-brown gravy, roast brown potatoes, simmered cabbage, ap­ plesauce, milk. Sept. 20: Hot turkey sand­ wich-gravy, mashed potatoes, peas & carrots, pears, milk. Sept. 21: Chop suey-chow mein noodles, steamed rice, spiced beets, cake, milk. Sept. 22: Pot roast beef- natural gravy, baked potatoes, garden salad, fruit cup, milk. Sept. 23: Fried shrimp, macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoes, jello, milk. MARRIAGE LICENSES 815 W. Bay Rd. Phone: 385-9854 •rfttllUK TICKETS MtaM Chain-O-Laku TRAVEL SERVICE 3405 W. Elm St. McHtiry. Illinois *0060 Applications for marriage licenses at the McHenry County Clerk's Office were recently made by: James Q. Grabowski Jr. and Susan J. Rothermel, both of McHenry; Brian L. Smothers, Woodstock, and Cynthia L. Young, Wonder Lake; Robprt W. Schabow, Streator, and Pamela S. Fleming, McHenry. Robert L. Murray, Wonder Lake, and Tammy M. O'Leary, McHenry; Gary L. Randall and Mary Elizabeth Gende, both of McHenry; Charles M. Mansfield Jr., Wonder Lake, and Kimberly L. Hegner, McHenry; Joseph D. Szanlewski and Barbara C - Smith, both of McHenry. "The Parenting Experience." 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