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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 7 Oct 1983, p. 13

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PWP schedules October events STAFf PHOTO-WA VMf CAVLOCD Weighing past against the present Barbara Anna Althoff is shown in the store which now stands vacant at 2420 W. Johnsburg Road, with many empty shelves and an outdated scale; but still holds many memories for ber. Miss Althoff, born Oct. 16,1893 to William Frederick and Adelheide Elizabeth (Braeker) Althoff, will celebrate her ninetieth birthday at an Open House at her home Sunday, Oct. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. She is the only living member of 11 children; a lifelong resident of Johnsburg; a irishioner of St. John the )tist Catholic Church; and a charter member of the Catholic Order of Foresters Court No. 777 since Feb. 6, 1918. Her deceased brothers and sisters include Elizabeth Tonyan, Bernard W., Mary, Louis, Gertrude Wagner, Henry, Katherine, Rosa Sattem, William and Bernard. In 1878 the store pictured above opened as a shoe shop, making and repairing shoes until factory shoes Decame popular in the early 1900's. It was then converted to a General Store with the shoe repair business continuing in the rear, until the death of Barbara's father in 1937. In 1906, after completing the seventh grade at the age of 13, Miss Althoff worked in the family store. At 21, she worked briefly at Bidder's Restaurant in McHenry, on the corner of Riverside Drive and Pearl Street, but soon returned to her family establishment. When the General Store closed in 1980, it marked the seventy- fourth year of employment for Barbara Althoff. All single parents are invited to attend a newcomers discussion Wednesday, Oct 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Wonder Lake, to learn about Parents Without Partners. Call Dolores at 653- 3931 to reserve a seat How to Enjoy Living Akne" will be discussed at a "Coffee k Discussion" of PWP iwinlins and newcomers Friday, Oct. 14, at 8 p.m., in Woodstock. Single parents often experience difficulties in living alone and moments of loneliness. This evening will be a sharing time to bring some insight into this topic and perhaps even some solutions to the problem. Call Olla at 338-5077 for . a reservation. PWP will join in the festivities at the October-Fest at Hans' Bavarian Lodge in Wheeling on Milwaukee Ave., at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Call Mignon at 312-658-7119 to arrange car pods. The second general meeting of October will feature a slide presentation by Sue Richardson of Marengo on "A Day in the Life of a Scuba Diver". Sue and her husband have experienced many interesting moments in strange places while scuba diving. A silent auction will also take place following the meeting. Newcomers should arrive by 8:15 p.m. for a short orientation; the program and business meeting will follow. The annual Polish Night will take place Saturday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in Wonder Lake. Various Polish dishes will be served and the hostess and her aunt will then tell about Polish customs and foods, sharing some of their treasures and costumes. Music and singing will be provided later in the evening. Call Dolores for reservations. Saturday, Oct. 29, at 7:00 p.m. is the time for the potluck dinner and Halloween party in Crystal Lake. Guests are asked to bring a dish to pass, using pumpkin if possible, and wear a costume if they like. Games and fun are planned. Those planning to attend are to call Anna at 459- 1614. Families of PWP are invited to attend the annual Sycamere Pumpkin Parade and Festival. The DeKalb Chapter will provide coffee for all members. Call Rita for more information at 312-639-3447. PWP meets twice a month on Friday nights at the Senior Citizen Center, 133 Illinois St., Crystal Lake. Call Ginny, 459- 5262 for more information. Jennifer Lynn Schuh is baptized The sacrament of Baptism was conferred upon Jennifer Lynn Schuh by Father Edmund I^tit during a 1:30 p.m. ceremony performed in St. Patrick Catholic Church, Sunday, Sept. 11. Godparents were Jerry and Maureen Lagowski, friends of the family. The babv's attire was accented with a baptismal stole which had been hand made by her aunt, Patricia Forest of Lombard, EL. Hie celebrant was born March 12, at Memorial Hospital for fT McHenry County, Woodstock, to John and Mary Schuh, 1016 S. Lily Lake Road. She has a brother John, age 18 and a sister Kris, 17. Following the ceremony, a buffet supper was served to 60 friends and relatives at the Schuh home. Special guests included grandparents, Bill and Lorraine Schuh and Wes and Patricia Frisby, all of McHenry. A friend of the family, Mrs. Robert Baumgartner, brought one of her delicious carrot cakes to share at the party The June, 1959 graduating class of Amundsen High School will be celebrating its twenty-fifth class reunion April 13, and the committee is anxious to locate all alumni as soon as possible. Please w r i t e C l a s s Reunion, Amundsen '59, P.O. Box 844, Skokie, IL, 60077, or call 677-4949. McHenry Country Club Open to the Public m€ 385-1072 820 N. JOHN ST., McHENRY Added Thursday Special! MAKE YOUR OWN ^ S u n d a e s $ 2 ® ® Evening Specials! Wednesday Special: Thursday Special: Friday Special: Saturday Special: Ribeyc Steak or Butt Steak Liver & Onions or Bacon. Roast Pork with Sauerkraut & Dumplings... Fresh Lake Perch Broiled or Baked Scrod $ Prime Rib $ 9 9 5 $ 495 $475 $595 $545 i r 5 Reservations Appreciated Phone 385-1072 JJ spurqeons McHENRY MARKET PLACE 3*5-4100 Hurry...Sole ends Sunday, October 9th I Save Big on All the Comforts of Home! 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Crushed feather pillow with cord edges Si0 value standard size. $11 value queen, S13 value king Your Choice 7.97 or 2 $15 McH. Moose Lodge holds Oktoberfest The McHenry Moose Lodge 691 will hold an Oktoberfest Sattpday, Oct. 15. A six-piece German band will highlight the evening, playing from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. A delicious buffet will be served from 6:30 to 8:30, featuring the traditional roast pork, roast beef, bratwurst sausages, German potato salad, sauerkraut, noodles, desserts, etc. ' Tickets are available in advance at the lodge, or at the door, for an evening of good food, fun and dancing. Music teachers « slate meeting Oct. 11 is the next meeting date of the Fox Hills Chapter of the Illinois State Music Teachers Assn. The program will begin at 7 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake. Titled "Student Showcase", the program will feature students of the Fox Hills Chapter Teachers. Refreshments will be served following the recital, with a business meeting for the teachers, afterwards. The Fox Hills chapter now boasts a membership of 22 piano teachers, three voice teachers and one flute teacher. For more information about joining the chapter, or just to be a visitor at one of the meetings, please can 459-7664. I* UiK 13 - l'l./\IM)KA!.EK - FRIDAY. OCTOBER 7.1983 Social Couple honeymoons in S.C. Following their of i exchange of promises of marriage Saturday, Oct. 1, newly married Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Bob) J. Lunkenheimer, Jr. embarked on a honeymoon in Myrtle Beach and Charleston, S. C. The 4>ride is the former Patricia JPattie) Schabow, daughter of Bill and Doris Schabow, 1620 N. Highview Avenue, McHenry. Bob and Lenora Lunkenheimer, 224 N. Honda Road, McHenry, are the parents of the bridegroom. The 2:30 p.m. nuptials were officiated by Father David Heuser in the Church of St. Maiy of the Assumption, McHenry. The bride was gowned for the occasion in a polysatin dress, fashioned with a fitted bodice, featuring puffed sleeves and a scoop neckline which were accented with Schiffli lace and motifs. The full skirt and chapel length train repeated the lace treatment. Attending the bride as matron of honor was her friend, Sandee Sroka of McHenry. Bridesmaids were the bride's cousins, Nancy Fowler and Tammy Oeffling, both of McHenry. Attendants were attired in rosebud chiffon gowns, styled with a tucked bodice, off-the- shoulder neckline and puffed sleeves, adorned with lace. Handling the duties of best man was a friend of the groom, Ron Clement of Chicago. Groomsmen were the groom's friend, Scott Valentin and the bride's cousin, Tom Fowler, both of McHenry. A friend of the groom, Phil Kent, and the bride's cousin, Jeff Fowler, both of McHenry, served as ushers. / The male members of the bridal party wore charcoal grey jackets, pearl grey vests, grey pin-striped trousers, white wing collar shirts and striped ascots. The mother of the bride chose a burgundy, street length dress. A mauve, sheer, street lehgth dress complemented with a float was the choice of the groom's Another. After the ceremony, a reception was held for 225 relatives and friends at the Johnsburg Community Club. their return from the trip,, the newlyweds will reside at 4108 W. Lillian Street, Apt. 1H, McHenry. The new Mrs. Lunkenheimer graduated from McHenry Community High School in 1978 and is employed as a secretary for the City of McHenry Park Department. Her husband, a graduate of the same high school in 1978 and Western Illinois University in 1982, is a salesman for S & W Sales.

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