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PAGE 2_- PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER U. 1177 Eight et Forty Meet For Christmas Lunch Sorority Pledge Ritual McHenry county Salon No. 483 Eight et Forty met Monday, Nov. 28. at the home of Reba Owen. McHenry, with seven­ teen partners present to enjoy Christmas lunch. Le Petit Chapeau Virginia Mann, Woodstock, called the meeting to order. After the opening ceremonies: standing reports were given. Pearl Cooper, McHenry, chairman for Children and Youth reported it was time for Parade No. 3 and made a motion that $5 be given to the special fund: $5 for milk fund: and $5 to the National Jewish hospital bed fund with the motion carried. Mrs. Cooper also reported that she will be sending the toys in February and would like everyone to please bring toys to the next meeting. April 1 is the deadline for the 12-14 inch stuffed animals for the spring pouvoir. Reba Owen read an acknowledgement from the National Jewish hospital for the $20 that she had sent to them after the last meeting. Betty Paulin, Wonder Lake collected $2 from each partner present, all partners are to give $2 this year instead of baking cookies for the cookie sale. Betty will collect the tax money at the .January meeting. Betty Lingenfelter. McHenry. was introduced as the newest partner. A letter of resignation was read from Effie Phillips and a motion made to accept the resignation with regret. Sunday. Feb. 26. 1978, there will be a dinner at the McHenry I^egion Post home at which time the Departemental Chapeau Peggy Kouba will be a guest. Reservations for the dinner may be made to Lauretta Homo. McHenry. The next meeting will be Jan. 23.1978. at the home of Marion Karlove. 486 W. Crystal Lake avenue. Crystal Lake, 111., at 8 p.m. Pi Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority of McHenry met recently at the home of President Fawn Vail to welcome new member, Cheryl Brock. Pictured are, left to right. Fawn Vail, president; Dorothy Haddkk. extension officer; Cheryl Brack, pledge; and Lorene Farr, vice president The childrea of members will be treated to a Christmas party at Edgehrook Saturday, Dec. 17. Plans are in the discission stages regarding the possibility of forming a city council with nearby chapters. The im entitled, "Formal Education" was given by Joan Cornwell. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Family Unites- Honors McHenry Octogenarian <»$ GEORGE P. FREL'ND When sixty voices blended to sing "Happy Birthday" at a recent family gathering. George Freund was there to hear it. The surprise gathering was prompted by the Dec 1 observance of Mr Freunds eightieth birthday Among those attending were his three sons and their families. Mr and Mrs Jim <Doris> Freund. Mr and Mrs George. <Gloria* Freund. Jr.. and Mr and Mrs Robert L <Renee' Freund. fourteen grandchildren and his great granddaughter. Guided by nieces Barb Gerasch and Betty Weber, a memorable picture collage had been assembled and was presented the octogenarian. Photos gave testimony to the 24 years of civic service to the city of McHenry; a highlight en­ titled "This Is Your Life" which honored the former alderman and mayor in i960; a golden anniversary celebrated by Mr.Freund and his wife. Mary, in 1973; he and Ray McGee pictured as parade marshals for Marine Day festivities: and events in the life of his ovtn family. Mr. Freund. along with his sons, maintains an active in­ terest in his implement business, is a member of the McHenry library board, and the McHenry hospital board. Fall Newlyweds Honeymoon In Missouri Ozarks Newlyweds Mr and Mrs. Clayton W. Patzke are making their hojrfe in McHenry following a honeymoon trip to Lake of the Ozarks. Missouri An October wedding was the scene of an exchange of vows between Patricia Ann Byrne of Pistakee Bay and Clayton W. Patzke of McCullom Lake at St Our business devoted exclusively to dollhouses and miniatures. D0LLH0USES From $30 00 to 1250 00 Dollhouse furniture, wallpaper, roofing, siding, molding, flooring, electrical supplies, etc. Robin's Roost miniatures and dollhouses 131 (ffttr StrMt, firiyfltkt >: (312) 223-4455 Holiday hours: Tues. thru Sat. 10 to 5 Thur. & Fri. Eves. 7 to 9 Sunday noon to 4 BgBK3aoaooBqaBqpoqoopB8»aoaBqaqBOBBqagaooBnBOOBqnoaBaBqoBBooc Slides Bring California To Lake Meeting At the Dec. 5 meeting of the Wonder Lake Senior Citizen club, members were en­ tertained by Cathie and Mike Price of "Your Man Tours". They showed slides of the state of California and talked of the many interesting places such as Hollywood, and Universal studios, views of Disneyland, Hearst castle and San Fran­ cisco. The members enjoyed the program. The meeting was opened by pledging allegiance to the flag and secretary and treasurer's reports were read and ap­ proved. The highlight of this month is to be the Christmas party at Andres Steak House, Dec 15. Reservations are still available to the senior citizens of Wonder Lake by calling Helen Komoll. Wonder Lake. An invitation is extended to senior citizens of the com- McHenry Coed Accepted Into MCC Fraternity McHenry County college's Chi Upsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa held an initiation ceremony recently for new members accepted into its fraternity. The new members include Daniel Bickel. Jeffrey Rooney. and Ruth McCormick. all of Crystal Lake: Joyce D'Sousa. McHenry: Susan Hoffman. Cvnthia Kuryliw. and Cheryl Ryan, all of Harvard; Carol Jean Schweikle. Lake In The Hills, and William Gniech. Cary The organization is a national honor fraternity for community colleges and its members must have completed one full semester of studies at McHenry County college and maintained a minimum grade point average of 3 0. John the Baptist Catholic church. Johnsburg The bride is the daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Byrne and the parents of the groom are Mr and Mrs Earl Murray The groom is a partner in Clayton Construction while the bride is employed as a nursery school teacher I aji^uuooooe>ononri< Community Calendar 11 DECEMBER 14 Church Women United Medical Van-St. Patrick's Montini School-5 to 8 p.m. McHenry Senior Citizens Club Loop Bus Trip-Bus Leaves McHenry State Bank 8:45 a m DECEMBER 15 Pi Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi -Christmas Party- Mrs Dorothy Haddick. hostess. Lakeland Park Women's Club Annual Christmas Dinner Pa r t y - -1 n di a n Manor Restaurant-Cocktails. 6:30 p.m.--Dinner, 7 p.m United Methodist Women- Communion Service & Brunch- 10a.m.-First United Methodist Church-General Meeting. McCullom Lake Con­ servation Club-Regular Monthly Meeting--8 p.m.- Beach House McCullom Lake Con­ servation ClubRegular Meeting -8 p.m.-Beach House WW I Veterans. Barracks 1315-Christmas Party- American Legion Hall -2:30 pm. McHenry Garden Club- Christmas Party-Snug Harbor - 12 Noon Annual Christmas Party- Court Joyce Kilmer No. 573, Catholic Daughters of America-8 p.m.-K.C. Hall Senior, Walk-In Center Lodge, Kte. 11 a.m. to 4 >ugh Friday. munity to attend a Christmas coffee and entertainment Dec. 21 at 9:30 a.m. at the Green­ wood school. Anyone needing transportation should call 648- 2606. A request by the secretary of state asking that all senior citizens of the state help to acquaint the public with the new state photo ID card pro­ gram was read. The ID card is free to seniors 65 and over and is good for 5 years. The driver s license fee is reduced for seniors 69 or over. President Bill Lamont was to contact the state in regard to their program of bringing their equipment to issue cards at a future meeting for all who wish them. Blood pressure screening will be taken at the Dec. 19 meeting at Nativity church from 11 to 12:30. Refreshments were served and some enjoyed their game of cards. All Wonder Lake senior citizens are welcome to come and enjoy an afternoon of fun the first and third Monday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. DECEMBER 16 Church Women United- Executive Committee Meeting-.. -Home of Almarie James. Lakeland Park Women's Club Childrens Christmas Party-4 p.m.--Community House. 1717 N. Sunset Avenue- By Reservation Only. St. Margaret Chapter of Nairn -Potluck Dinner-St. Mary's Oak Room-6 p.m- Bring Gift & Table Service. DECEMBER 17 Edgebrook PTO-Donuts With Santa-10:30 a.m. to 12 Noon-School Gym. DECEMBER 17 & 18 Pistakee Highlands Puppet Show-Louella & Hilltop Streets-1 to 3 p.m -Santa Will Visit-Advance Ticket Sales at Lakeview Food Store-Pistakee Highlands Women's Club, Sponsors DECEMBER 18 Church Women United Medical Van-St. Patrick's Montini School-5 to 8 p.m. Children's Christmas Party- Knights of Columbus Hall DECEMBER 19 McHenry American Legion Auxiliary Annual Christmas Party-Potluck Dinner-6.30 p.m.-Bring Wrapped "White Elephant"-Meeting 8 p.m- Legion Post Home. Ringwood Road DECEMBER 21 Whispering Oaks Woman's Club-Christmas Party- McHenry High School Madrigal Singers. Location: 120 Time: Mc p.m.: Tuesday 10 a.m. to member 15 Meet and Eat, 11:45 to 12:30 Merry Christmas Ball, 7:30 p.m. December 16 Meet and Eat. 11:45 to 12:30 p.m. Sunshine band rehearsal, 10 a.m. Cards and games, 1 p.m. December 19 V Meet and Eat, 11:45 to 12:30 p.m. December birthday party, 1 p.m.. followed by a white elephant December 20 Meet and Eat, 11:45 to 12:30 p.m. Cards and conversation, 1 p.m. December 21 Meet and Eat, 11:45 to 12:30 p.m. Painting group with Fred Turek, l p.m. Craft group: making snowball candles, (bring three packages of parrafin and one 10" candle for wick) TWfRsHA MR. AND MRS. CHARLES R. MARTINA. JR. "Friends In Service Here" Mcllenrv Chapter CHRISTMAS »S IIKRE! Fish is very busy planning their Christmas baskets for those in need...toys and other gifts (caps, mittens, scarves, books* for all the children, teenagers and our senior citizens. Volunteers are needed to help prepare these baskets Dec 17. and drivers for Dec. 18 and Christmas eve. If you can join in this happy task, please call 385-6182. All non-perishable items of food can be used, as well as canned meats, and personal items which are not available with food stamps - toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, also soap, bleach and laundry detergents. If you have perishable items to give, call 385-6182 regarding delivery: if you prefer to send a donation, it may be inailed to Fish. Box 282. McHenry. Gifts of toys and other items are preferred unwrapped, as this makes it easier in filling the baskets, but supplies of gift- wrapping paper, tags, cards, ribbon or yarn are most welcome. Delivery of the various food items, toys. etc.. can be made up to 3:30 p.m. each day in­ cluding Dec. 16. by the generosity of St Patrick's church. 3500 W. Washington street. Enter the main door into the vestibule and go left to the basement door. After 3:30 p.m., go right in the vestibule and place in ushers' room. Preparation and packing of the articles will be done here at St. Patrick's Dec 17. We have sixty-one families on our list, some with as many as nine children These baskets are distributed strictly in the McHenry area. All money goes to families as we have no overhead. As a family or a group, you might like to take a family or two with special needs, call 385-6182. A master list will be compiled. All churches are involved, as well as the usual sources of our needy. Mental Health & Family Services. Illinois Public Aid. Headstart. McHenry County Housing authority. Visiting Nurses association. Prisoner Release. Migratory council, and people who have been in contact with Fish. Remember our elderly and handicapped shut-in folks during this holiday season - call them, visit them, thinking of others will make your Christmas more meaningful! M G December Vows Repeated By Bridal Couple The committments of marriage were repeated by Vickie Lee Williams and Charles R. Martina, Jr., Saturday, Dec. 10, during a 3:30 p.m. ceremony. The altar of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church was decorated with candelabrums, altar bouquets and a centerpiece of red and white carnations, hoHy and Christmas greens when the Rev. Roger Schneider blessed the union Soloist James Boyd, a family friend, was accompanied at the organ by Rosemary Schneider. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Williams of 918 Royal drive, McHenry, and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martina,. Sr.. of -801 Barbara lane, McHenry. The bride chose a floor length white silk organza bridal gown lavishly trimmed with cluny lace at the illusion neckline, bishop sleeves and empire waistline. The double flounced chapel length train was also frosted with matching lace. Cluny lace and tiny seed pearls accented the bodice and Juliet headpiece, which held a finger tip veil. Terri Smith of McHenry assisted as maid Of honor while bridesmaids included Kathy Mergl of Wonder Lake and Dawn Fosdick of Twin Lakes, Wis. The role of flower girl was filled by a McHenry sister of the groom. Nancy Martina. Forest green floor length sleeveless gowns of polyester knit with long sleeved hooded coats trimmed with matching maribou were worn by the attendants. The maribou trim on the maid of honor 's hood was in white White maribou muffs with red roses attached were carried and had been made by the bride's mother. Hie mother of the bride also made the forest green dress worn by the flower girl. It was floor length, long sleeved and featured a hood trimmed with matching maribou She carried a white carnation snowball. Best man duties were carried out by Gary Gilpin of McHenry with Mike Williams, the bride's brother of McHenry . and Mike Pierc^llso of McHenry, acting as groomsmen Greg Miller of Waukegan. ringbearer. carried a satin pillow used at the wedding of the bride's parents. The mother of the bride wore . a mint green «knit full length gown with long sieves while Mrs. Martina chose a formal length gown of jade green with a long sleeved jacket trimmed in maribou. One hundred and seventy- five toasted the bridal couple at the VFW hall following the ceremony with Tricia Boyd, a friend of the bride, passing the guest book. Special guests of honor included grandparents, Mrs. Lawrence Williams of Sarasota, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Stan Anderson of McHenry, Mr. and Mrs. John Martina of Franklin Park and great grandmother. Bertha Engher of Woodstock, who is 93 years of age. An apartment at Southgate, McHenry. awaits the couple after a honeymoon trip to Disney World, Fla. The bride is a 1976 graduate of McHenry community high school and is employed as a secretary in McHenry. The groom graduated from Marian Central Catholic high school in 1975 and is a hydraulics mechanic in Gurnee. The bride's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Lutheran church prior to the wedding. A shower hosted by tlfc bridesmaids and Deniae Boyd was held at the home of Mfl$. Boyd in addition to another given by the bride's aunts, Mrs. Mariene Anderson and Mrs. Barbara Nelson, at the Nelson home in Park Ridge. Smile Chapter Of PWP Hosts Sound Artist M 99 ROSE CARRIAGE! ANNOUNCES THEIR 4 HOURS! DECEMBER 16 thru 23 MOM. tfcrw FRI 9:30 to 8 SATMBAY 9:30 to 5:30 for those who have everything. GIFT CERTIFICATES IN AW AMOUNT! • t'tr $lnrp • for Beautv Salon •FEATURING! iNALf SIZESl 12% to 26% NEXT TO FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN (of Rear of Property) 21 E. CRYSTAL LAKE AVE CRYSTAL LAKE, ILL. 815-459-6550 spuraeons John Mosiman. performing artist, will appear at 8:30 p.m. Frida^, Dec. 16, at the American Legion hall. Oak and Woodstock streets. Crystal Lake. The program is spon­ sored by Parents Without Partners Smile chapter No. 189. Mr. Mosiman has developed a fascinating new form of cultural entertainment called "Musical Paintings". He creates large paintings while drawing in rhythm with music. In his performance he is ac­ companied by synchronized orchestral sound tracks and theatrical lighting effects. The sound system and lights involve 200 pounds of special equip­ ment. The paintings which will be featured in his coming per­ formance include: "Nut­ cracker Suite" and "The Manger Scene". Admission to the per­ formance is reduced for members and the public is welcome for a small fee. Lovely chiffon dresses, in beautiful shades of color, are being shown for the holiday season. A chiffon dress is one which can be worn in all sea* sons, which makes it a practi­ cal purchase. • ••• The art of cooking does not end with the pre­ paration of plain food. DIAL A/̂ PRAYER: 385-1234