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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 5 Nov 1980, p. 2

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SENIOR CITIZEN RATES TUES. WED. & FRI I'AGE 2 - PLA1NDEALER - WEDNESDAY, .NOVEMBER I, tL t o± y OCLCL Annual Sale Is Scheduled On Saturday, Nov 15. starting at 10 a m and en­ ding at 6 p m, the Senior Citizens of Meet 4 Eat will have their annual Christams Bazaar and Bake Sale at the Moose Lodge, McHenry. on Route 120. east of the Fox River There will be a White Elephant table, a variety of crafts, and goodies to eat on display at the Bake Sale table. All crafts and items for sale have been made by the hands of the seniors Refreshments will be served by the seniors, and everyone is welcome Women's Club Plans Bazaar Members of Lotus Country Women's club will be sponsoring a bazaar to be held in Spring Grove Town Hall on Saturday, Nov. 15. from 10 a m to 4 p.m., for the benefit of community projects and charities. There will be arts and crafts, needle craft, two homemade quilts, a White Elephant booth, a special booth for children, bake sale and refreshments Everyone is welcome to drop in for a cup of coffee and a bite to eat. The many handmade gift items are good for those special occasions throughout the year, and also offer an opportunity for early Christmas shopping. • • • • The history of the past will do you no good if you don't know anything about it. 385-0093 CALL NOW FOR AN APPOINTMENT 3814 W. MAIN ST. McHENRY ONLY MORE SHOPPING DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS Have You Had Your Portrait Photographed Yet? Spaghetti Dinner Benefits School Auxiliary NOW OPEN! Our Fall Fashions Are Here rasnions ^ ^Evfery l̂ng QJVico FSgF5-Women Apparel Shop The Boutique in a House" BOUTIQUE LOOK FOR OUR NOME AND THAT'S WHERE WE'LL BE! (Across from McHenry Rec. Bowling Lanes) at 3107 W. Lake • McHenry • 344-1050 Small quantities of ivory are obtained from the hippo­ potamus, narwhal, walrus and other animals. Professional Residential Carpet Cleaning Two Step Process 4 Steamex Rinsing MRINTENnNCE CALL PAUL 385-3252 VFW State PVT. AND MRS. TIMOTHY HUGHES MARRIED IN WOODSTOCK - Grace Lutheran church, Woodstock was the setting for the 1 p.m. ceremony. Sept. 20, uniting the former Gayle Ann Readei and Private Timothy P. Hughes. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Readei, 10209 Bull Valley road, Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Hughes, 2713 S. Tower drive. McHenry are the parents of the groom. Following a reception for 150 guests, the couple honeymooned in California, where, the groom is stationed in the U.S. Marine corps, and they will reside in Twenty-Nine Palms. The new Mrs. Hughes is a graduate of Woodstock high school and her husband graduated from McHenry Community high school. Head Luncheon Guest Shown above from left. Sister Carol Mecko, publicity co-chairperson; Margie Riederman, general chairperson; and Tom McKenna, principal are preparing to serve a delicious spaghetti dinner on Sunday, Nov. IS, at the Johns burg Community club from 12 to 4 p.m. Profits from the dinner will help defray the cost of the new school roof. Everyone is urged to come. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD On Nov. 8, the Prairie Grove gymnasium will once again turn into an auction hall ready to sell everything from trees to a team- autographed football from the Bears. This annual program is the main fund raising event for the school's parent-teacher organization. This year, however, there is a difference "We have so many hand­ made items donated every year that we have decided to give these special pieces a booth of their own", said the PWP Holds Thursday, Nov 6, PWP Chapter No. 189, will hold another discussion group in Crystal Lake, starting at 8 p.m. It will be on 'how to be self reliant and in control of your life'. Call 455-2559 for location. On Friday, Nov. 7, the chapter will hold its general meeting at the American Legion hall, Oak and Woodstock streets in Crystal I^ike, beginning at 8:30 p.m The speaker, Dan Andrus, will talk on remarriage, the pleasures and pitfalls. Andrus holds a masters degree in Community Health chairperson of the Christ­ mas Boutique, Barb Carow. It will include gifts and decorations and will open at 9 a.m., with the garage sale section. There are over 50 personal things from stars. Theatre tickets, dinners, car oil changes, macrame lessons and more will be sold to the highest bidder. Lunch menu includes pizza, hot dogs, fresh popcorn and soft drinks. They will go on sale at 11 a.m. as the auction begins Discussion and an advanced degree in counseling education After the program there will be refreshments, con­ versation and dancing All first-time guests are urged to come for an orientation beginning at 8 p.m., where they can obtain 45-day trial cards To be eligible for mem­ bership in PWP one must be a parent and be single by reason of death, divorce, separation or never married. Custody of the children is not necessary. For more information, call 459-1863. "GRANDMA'S TREASURES ON PARADE" is the title for the fashion show that is to be presented Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m., at the Johnsburg high school's well-known theatre-in-the-round. The Junior class is sponsoring the event to raise funds for the Senior prom. Patrick Smith. Heather Bode and Grandma West appear ready to greet everyone with a warm and cozy display donated by local merchants. Refreshments will be served and a cookbook entitled, "Grandma's Treasures of Quick and Easy Recipes" will be available. The public is invited to attend. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Celebrates Birthday PTO Sponsors Auction MARY K. SCIIMITT I^ast year, Mary K Sch- mitt spent her hundredth birthday, Nov 8, in the hospital, recuperating from a fractured hip, resulting from a fall, and the planned celebration had to be delayed This year, in honor of her hundred and first birthday, an invitation is extended to anyone who would like to visit with her on Nov. 7,8 or 9 - the birthday weekend - at 3611 N. Middle street, Johnsburg, where she resides with her niece, Mrs Dorothy Himpelmann. She enjoys company and plays cards for diversion Miss Schmitt was the oldest of eight children born to Stephen F. and Katharine (Freund) Schmitt She was a teacher on German Prairie and at Spring Grove, STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD spending half her day teaching German and the other half, English She stayed in this area until leaving to become a housekeeper for priests. Upon her retirement she returned to McHenry and has remained a parishioner of St. Patrick's Catholic church and a member of the Ladies guild. Rose Bouquet Two billion fragrant rose bushes grow in Bulgaria's Val­ ley of the Roses in the center of the country. The picked blooms produce 40 percent of the world's rose attar, used to enhance the bouquet of per­ fumes. ^"CLIPPERS" HAIRSTYLING SALON SPECIALIZING IN FEATHERCUTS & PERMS How can one have a happy Thanksgiving day? The best way is to count one's blessings with appreciation, gather the family together, and look around to see what can be done to help others less fortunate! Sunday, Nov. 23, will be delivery day for FISH Thanksgiving baskets and non-perishable foods and other household items that are needed. Families are being checked and all other preliminaries arranged. Food may be brought on Saturday, Nov. 22, during the day, and Sunday, Nov. 23 until noon, to the entrance of St. Patrick's hall, west side of church doors, 3500 W. Washington, and left on the landing. Gentlemen for handling the packages to the basement level, and drivers, will also be needed. Please call FISH, 385-2058 and volunteer assistance. If more convenient, a check, money order or a certificate from a super­ market can be mailed to FISH, P.O. Box 282, McHenry, 111., 60050. These will be used for the purchase of fresh meats, vegetables and fruits. Maybe some people could DEBBYBERG TUES. WED.FRI.fta4, SAT, t to 1 CLOSED SUN MON & THURS. PHONE m m 344-5930 "5101 W Elm McHenry Carolyn Gorin of Lit­ chfield. Ill, state president of the Ladies auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars, will be guest of honor at a luncheon Saturday, Nov 8, at the Sheraton O'Hare Inn in Rosemont Presidents of Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 16 18 and 19 are ser­ ving on the committee for the luncheon Members of the Ladies auxiliary to Veterans of F oreign Wars Post 4600 who will be attending the lun cheon are Eva Snell. president; Mary Fergen. Junior past-president; Ila Hogan. 5th district treasurer; Renee Jende. 5th district color bearer, and Gerry Kuck. Junior past- president of the 5th district Members Reminisce Junior Class Schedules Fashion Show OWNER... Seniors Enjoy Dinner There were 140 members present when the McHenry Senior Citizens enjoyed a delicious Fall dinner at the beautifully decorated West Campus high »• school cafeteria on Oct. 27. President David Liehr in­ troduced Reverend William a Baumann, who said the invocation. This being 'party night' the reading of reports was dispensed with and after dinner, the cooks and waitresses were commended for the fine meal and good service. Walt Lymann gave Illinois Bell's talk program, "Science Is Not Magic", wherein he acted in a dual role of scientist and magician. His program was both informative and very entertaining, as he told many humorous anecdotes when he performed his magic. He also explained and demonstrated some of the practical science used by Illinois Bell labs to meet the communication needs of the future. John Doerr, Tour chair­ man, reminded the mem­ bers of the bus trip to see "Oliver" at Lincolnshire. There still are some tickets left and Ruth Fradell can be contacted for them. Doerr also announced that a bus trip to see "The Nutcracker" at Arie Crown could be arranged. Vice President, Tom Gatlin, asked all board members to be present at the next board meeting on Nov. 3, at 10 a.m., in the McHenry Public Library. Wanda Zima, Program chairman, reminded the seniors that the Choral Club of McHenry will give the program at the next meeting, on Nov. 10. The members appreciate the wonderful programs the choral club presents each year. ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF HER NEW SHOP SAME BUILDING AS H & R BLOCK Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Joyce Kilmer No 573, recently enjoyed a unique event. Mass preceded the social gathering and festivities at the Knights of Columbus hall, and then five charter members recalled the first meeting sixty years ago. under the title. Daughters of Isabella Laura Weber, a secretary in past years, said seventy- two members were in at­ tendance at the first meeting. Florence Knox, a teacher for fifty years, reminded everyone that Elizabeth Miller was the first regent. Dorothy Weber remem-, suggest a food shower for FISH to a club, sodality or group of folks. FISH is still hoping to fill needs for families - of a 30" gas stove, pots and pans for cooking and baking, bunk beds and for an expectant mother, a bassinet and a bathinett. Arrangements will be made for pickup. Responses to these requests is very much ap­ preciated by FISH and those whose needs are filled. M.G. HOURS: bered that the first meeting was at McAvoy hall. Dorothy, an accomplished organist is at St Patrick's daily to play at the eight o'clock Mass Genevieve Knox, a forty- three year teacher recalled that members from Carroll Court in Chicago came by train to aid in the organization of Court Joyce Kilmer No 573. Nellie Doherty, a retired teacher, spoke with a feeling of happiness that mem­ bership in the organization has given her. Other members joined with her in the hope that long absent members will return. Sponsor Fund Raiser The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist church of McHenry are sponsoring a Shop and Share program the week before Thanksgiving for the benefit of the church Building fund. Shopping days will be Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdiay, Nov. 17, 18 and 19. Shop and Share iden­ tification cards are available at the church office or from members of the U.M.W. Persons presenting them at the checkout counter of a specific iocal supermarket will help make this program a successful venture, as a percentage of the sales will be credited to the U.M.W.

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