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which all front on just off Route 47 One of three houses which will be open to the public for the Memorial hospital aaxiliary's Holiday Hospitality day, the John Jacobs home te located Just off the rnub «TiiAu^uc.<tij£iivr nu/ni, i. i»o* J cA/(o±t[y <£ocLa[ | Married In Decorah, Iowa Invite All To House Tour MR. AND MRS. BRIAN PENDER MARRIED IN MCHENRY -- Miss Nancy Eppel, daughter of Eugene and Evelyn Eppel of 6903 W. Route 120, McHenry, became the bride of Mr. Brian Pender, son of Thomas and Diane Pender of 3715 W. John street, McHenry, Saturday, Sept. 18. The 2:30 o'clock nuptial ceremony was performed in Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church. The newly weds are making their home on James street. JAMES MURRAY AND ANN GASSMAN ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT - Lt. Col. and Mrs. Thomas E. Gassman of Warner Robins, Ga. announce the engagement of their daughter Ann Margaret, to James R. Murray, Jr. of McHenry. The bride elect is a graduate of Walter Robins high school and a 1962 graduate of St. Mary's college, Notre Dame, Ind., with a BBA degree in Accounting and Computer Science. The future bridegroom, son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Murray, Sr. of McHenry, graduated from McHenry high school and is a 1981 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Ind., with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, presently working on his MBA degree at Clemson-Furman university in Greenville, S.C. The wedding will take place Oct. 23,1982, at the Sacred Heart church on campus at the University of Notre Dame. Jayceettes Hold Open House Oct. 4 The McHenry Area Jayceettes are holding a Wine and Cheese Social Monday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. This fairly new Jayceette chapter extends an invitation to young women, who are interested in community, • WHALE'S TAIL 3425 W. PEARL ST. 385-4050 CATCH THE BEST FISH IN TOWN FRIDAY FISH FRY $*95 ALL YOU CAN EAT W SATURDAYS PRIME RID TRY THE DIFFERENCE THAT HOMEMADE COOKING MAKES! HOMEMADE SOU PS#CHILI'SPECIALS DINNER SPECIAL 16 OZ. T-BONE $^95 St. Benedict's Catholic church in Decorah, la. was the setting for the Sept. 18 exchange of wedding vows between the former Debra Ann Dowe and Christopher John Skaalen. The bride is the daughter of Donald and Betty Dowe, 606 W. Water, Decorah, la. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Herman Dowe of McHenry. Rachel and Leonard Skaalen, 415-3rd street, S.E., Harmony, Minn, are the parents of the bridegroom. Father Ed Lechtenberg performed die 1 p.m. ceremony before an altar bedecked with two bouquets of fresh flowers and greens and further enhanced with a brass stand bearing candles and decorated with English , ivy and white bows. White bows also graced the ends of die pews. The processional was written for organ and trumpet by Peter Skaalen, the groom's brother. Hie bride wore a white chiffon knit gown fashioned with a high neck, fitted bodice, embossed with Venice lace and sequins, and Bishop sleeves adorned with lace appliques and rls, cuffed with Chantiliy lace, icate lace crisscrossed die back to form a petal train. Her crystal tiara on a crown headpiece of Schiffli lace and nearls held a fingertip veil of Schiffli lace, trimmed with scattered flowers, and the blusher was finished with a pencil edge trim. Her bouquet was of assorted white silk flowers, including carnations, roses, stephanotis ancrlily of the valley, embellished with English ivy. In keeping with the traditional "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" she had a hankie made by her great-grandmother, Mary M. Dowe; a blue rosary, a gift from her grandmother Keenan; her mother's engagement ring; and a blue garter, a gift of her brothers and sister. The maid of honor was Susan Noel of Minneapolis, Minn. Bridesmaids were Marsha Dowe of Decorah, Alyce Rosendahl of Urbandale, la. and Kathy Johnson of Owatonna, Minn. Attendants were attired in gowns styled with spaghetti straps, featuring a taffeta bodice and slip, with sleeveless chiffon covering floor length chiffon gown. The natural waistline was banded with a ribbon belt, accented with a silk flower. - Their hair was adorned with a ring of flowers to match the color of their dresses. The maid of honor was in maize and the bridesmaids wore powder blue. They carried bouquets of blue and yellow flowers. The same color scheme had been chosen for the bride's mother at her own wedding. The flower girl was Mary Weis of Prospect Place, Decorah. She were a white, floor length dress, highlighted with yellow ana carried a basket of yellow silk flowers and ivy. Hie best man was Charles Todd of Harmony, Minn. Groomsmen were Kyle Monson of Rock Rapids, la.; Steven Moulis of McHenry: and James Nussle of Palos Park, 111. The ring bearer, Joshua Eddings of Bloomington, m., carried a white satin pillow, made for the bride by her friend, Fran Wright of Pompano Beach, Fla. Jeff Keenan of Elk Grove Village, HL, William Boyer of Algona, la., Richard Phimmer of Minneapolis, Minn, and Paul Davis of Rochester, Minn, served as ushers. The mother of the bride chose a royal blue chiffon, street length dress, trimmed in beige and beige accessories. A street length, beige silk (fress was the choice of the mother of the groom. r-five guests were served a it at 10:15 a.m., in the bride's home. Following the nuptials, a reception was held at Silvercrest Country chib for 250 friends and relatives. Out-of- town guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Herdrich, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hettermann, Mr. and Mrs. Rich Debricht, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moulis, Steve, Sue and David, Mrs. Pauline Dowe and Bob Dowe, all of McHenry. Others came from Oak Park, Elk Grove, and Bloomington, 111.; Harmony Minn.; Iowa; Pompano Beach, Fla.; and Providence, R.I. Hostesses were Scott and Diana Bergland of Minneapolis, a sister and brother-in-law of the groom: Tom Keenan of Providence, uncle and godfather of the bride; and Donna Moulis of McHenry, the bride's aunt. The newlyweds planned a one-week honeymoon in Pompano Beach and are making their home at 235 Center avenue S., Harmony, Minn. The couple both graduated from Luther college this year; she majoring in Psychology and he in Economics and Management. The groom is presently employed at the Harmony State bank. civic, and individual growth, to attend this social event. Admission is free. An orientation and general meeting will follow the social hour. This fun and informative meeting will be held at the American Legion hall, 2505 N. Ringwood road, McHenry. Anyone having questions, desiring more information, or in need of a ride, is urged to call Lin, 344-1155 or Pam, 385-8927". A seven-day Carribean cruise, followed by a week's automobile trip to New Hampshire, was in the honeymoon plans of newly married Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Wolf. The bride is the former Dorothy M. Cusack, daughter of Mrs. Dorothy Cusack, 3005 N. Oakwood avenue, McHenry. Mrs. Elizabeth Simon, 4505 E. Wonder Lake drive, Wonder take, is the mother of the bridegroom. The couple was united in holy o^^iat^^^p^* lkP by Father Raymond Cusack and Father Donald Cusack, uncles of the bride, in St. John the Baptist Catholic church, Johnsburg. The bride w6s given in marriage, by her brother, Thomas Cusack of Jackson, Wyoming. Mass readings were presented by the bride's sisters, Barb Vroman of Wonder Lake and Peggy Kraus of McHenry. The bride wore a natural A-line Style wedding gown of white lined with taffeta and rait with Chantiliy and Venice lace. It was designed with a sweetheart neckline, adorned with a Chantiliy lace collar and trim; fitted bodice and Venice lace appliques scattered on the skirt. The long, sheer, Bishop sleeves were accordion pleated and cuffed with Chantiliy lace, buttons and loops. An accordion pleated bustle flowed into the cathedral train which was edged in Chantiliy lace. Her fingertip veil was finished with cording. To complete the look, she carried a cascade of white roses, stephanotis and ivy. Attending her sister as matron of honor was Mrs. Nancy Glosson of McHenry. Bridesmaids wore friends of the bride, Marion Lonergan and Oksana Kuzma, both of Chicago; and Nanette Hamley of Gilmanton, New Hampshire; and the bride's niece, Jill Glosson of McHenry. A niece and godchild of the bride, Jana Glosson of McHenry, was a junior bridesmaid. Attendants were attired in custom made, two-piece blouson dresses, sleeved, jacket in dusty rose^ Silic flowers adorned their hair and they carried bouquets of white button chrysanthemums, pink roses, old fashion elegance carnations and baby's breath. The flower girl was another niece of the bride, Christy Cusack of Seneca,' 111. She was similarly attired to the bridesmaids, with the addition of a ribboned jacket and accordion pleated sleeves to match the sleeves of the bride's gown. Her ensemble was made by the bride's sister-in-law, Diane Cusack of Seneca. Handling the duties of best man was a friend of the groom, James Letizia of McHenry. Groomsmen were friends of the groom, Paul Antonou of McHenry and Mychajlo Kuzma of Chicago; a brother-in-law of die bride, Gene Glosson of McHenry; and the groom's brother, Tony Simon of Wonder Lake. The ring bearer was the groom's brother, Jason Simon of Wonder Lake. Brothers of the bride, Joe Cusack of Seneca and Jack Cusack of Springfield, 111., served as ushers. The groom's boutonniere was a white rose, ivy and stephanotis, matching the bride's bouquet. The groomsmen had boutonnieres of old fashion elegance carnations. The mother of the bride chose a long, amethyst qiana dress. A long, ivory chiffon dress, banded at the waist with a pink ribbon, was the choice of the groom's mother. A 5 p.m. reception was held at T. C. Spirits, Crystal Lake, for 200 friends and relatives. Upon returning from their honeymoon, the newlyweds will reside in Crystal Lake. The new Mrs. Wolf graduated from McHenry Community high school in 1978; Rooert Morris college-Moser school in 1979; and is an administrative assistant for the law firm of Hopkins & Sutter in Chicago. Her husband is a 1977 graduate of the same high school and presently self- empIOyed. Rifle Squad Sets Italian Dinner The American Legion Post 491 Rifle Squad is sponsoring an Italian Dinner Sunday, Oct. 10. The event will take place at the McHenry American Legion Post 491, 2505 N. Ringwood road, and die buffet style meal will be served between 1 and 6 p.m. Included on the menu is 'all you can eat' of mostaciolli and meat sauce, Italian sausage, salad, garlic bread, and wine. There will be a nominal charge for adults and a smaller price for children under 12 years of age. VISA 8 MASTERCARD To Miami or San Juan 3405 W. ELM ST., McHENRY For more information call 8S-75M "Dependable Travel Since 1961" Diamonds are, a proper gift to give on both the sixtieth and seventy- f i f th an­ niversaries. Woodstock Square. Last minute preparations are under way for die 27th annual Holiday Hospitality Pay sponsored by the Auxiliary of Manorial Hospital for McHenry County. three homes will be open to the public Wednesday, Oct. 6, in con­ nection with the house tour and bazaar. The John Jacobs home is located just off the Woodstock Square. It is a restored homestead furnished with some interesting antiques. The Carl Davis home, an elegant solar, and the Ken and BevEriksen home, a century old farm house, are both in Bull Valley. The McHenry County Fairgrounds will be brimming with bazaar and food items in buddings C, D and E, which all front on Country Club road. In building C, one should look for the Coners, Field and Garden Miniatures, Christmas House, and Busy Needles, a group of knitters and sewers. Building E is the location for the Weeders , wi th a r rangements for every room and occasion, created from nature's bounty. Also available will be bulk weeds for do-it-yourself projects. Budding D will house the Coffee Corner and sandwich lunch, Farmers Market, Auxiliary cookbooks and Ann Carroll's pure, homemade soap. The fairgrounds will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The homes are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All money made from Hospitality Day is used to benefit Memorial hospital and the community. Newlyweds Take Carribean Cruise Midge Scharf, McHenry Unit No. 491 American Legion Auxiliary, Americanism chairman, recently presented an American flag to Pastor John East, of Church of God, McHenry. McHenry American Legion Auxiliary At a recent meeting of American Legion Auxiliary No. 491, Midge Scharf, Americanism chairman, announced she has given a flag to Pastor John East of the Church of God, McHenry, and to the McHenry Legion Post home. Rules for the Americanism Essay contest, "How Great Americans Influence My Heritage" have been sent to - the schools and she is hoping many students will enter. Marie Howe, Rehabilitation chairman reported on the credit she received from clothing that was taken to North Chicago VA hospital. She said that the veterans are in need of hankies, which are made from old sheets, cut with pinking shears, 18 inches in size. This is a good project for members to participate in at home and can be left at the legion home to be delivered to the hospitals. Donations were sent to the U.S.O. at O'Hare and Waukegan; Elgin hospital; March of Dimes; Salvation Army; McHenry Historical Society; and Muscular Dystrophy. Also, a donation was made to the 'Gift to the Yanks Who Gave' com­ mission program. The American Legion, Department of Illinois, has conducted this tremendous War Veteran Gift program for the past 36 years. In 1944, the late Eddie Cantor, nationally known entertainer, and the American Legion sponsored the program to remember every hospitalized war veteran throughout the State of Illinois. Today, the Department of Illinois stands alone in the successful sup­ port and continuance of this wor­ thwhile program. Last year, 18,430 were delivered to male and female hospitalized war veterans. Each patient receives a beautifully wrapped Christmas gift with a Christmas greeting card inside. More than 1,150 members of the American Legion Auxiliary donate their time and services to wrap each gift. The national convention of the American Legion Auxiliary was held in Chicago in August. Ruth Mrachek of McHenry Unit No. 491, attended the convention and was a personal page for the Department of Nevada, having the honor of carrying their colors in the flag procession which opened the convention. She was given a citation for saving as a page from the national president, Romaine Roethel. Senior Walk-In Center Meals are served Monday through Friday at the McHenry Walk-In center beginning at 11:45 a.m. Reservations must be made by 1:30 p.m. the day before at 385-8260. The menu for the week of Oct. 4 through Oct. 8 is as fodows: Oct. 4: ANNUAL MEETING - ALL SITES CLOSED Oct. 5: Liver and onions, parsley creamed potatoes, wax beans, tossed salad, assorted bread, fruit cup with piece of cheese, milk. Oct. 6: Beef stew with vegetables, stewed tomatoes, cole slaw, bread, jello, milk. Oct. 7: Chicken ala king on biscuits, baked squash, jellied cranberry slice on lettuce, spice cake, milk. Oct. 8: Beef stroganoff on noodles, buttered beets, jello fruit salad, bread, cookie, milk. McHENRY POST No. 491 2505 NORTH RINGWOOD ROAD RIFLE SQUAD'S MONTHLY DINNER SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10th 1PM-6PM (SERVED BUFFET STYLE) •Mostoccioli & Meat Sauce ALL YOU 'Italian Sausage CAN EAT •Salad, Garlic Bread ADULTS SJN •Wine UNDER 12 *V SAVE ON % SCULPTURED NAILS BY JONNK AT RIVERSIDE HAIR STUDIO RIVERSIDE HAIPSTYLING STUDIO 2 0 2 0 W . R t e . 1 2 0 . M c H e n r y C a d f o r A p p o i n t m e n t 385-7010 i