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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 5 Oct 1979, p. 21

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Entire inventory brand new '79 LTDS - PINTOS - FAIRMONTS - THUNDERBIRDS-MUSTANGS -BOBCATS - MARQUIS - GRAN ADAS -MONARCHS J - MUSTANG II - COUGARS PICKUPS over factory cost! (We'll show you the factory invoice) OVER 200 BRAND NEW CARS AVAILABLE FOR THIS SALE I (UOODtUfRPKm ROUTES 47 & 1 VaJOOPSTOCK/3386680 Shiela Grandi stands beside the almost empty FISH pantry. An appealis being made to the public for non-perishable items to feed Aimilies in need. The FISH pantry is a one-time helping hand. STAFF PHOTO-WA YNE GAYLORD Residents of the community are being issued an appeal by FISH (Friends In Service Here) for food to fill a pantry that is almost empty. In­ dividuals or families in need are assisted on a one-time basis. All canned foods, fruits, vegetables, meats, prepared foods, milk, baby food, cereals ready-to-eat and to be cooked, soaps, paper products, toiletries, rice, spaghetti, macaroni, etc., are basics to fill the shelves. Those with items to donate should call FISH at 385-0258 to be advised on delivery. Others may wish to send a check, money order or cer­ tificate from a supermarket. These may be mailed to FFSH, P.O. Box 282, McHenry. This kind of donation helps in the purchase of perishable items. Observe Illinois Day At VFW National Home Illinois Day will be observed at the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home on Saturday, Oct. 6, when members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary visit the home. State Commander Frank Rice and President Doris Langenbah will head the contingency of Illinois mem­ bers when the grounds and cottages are visited. During the visit members will meet children and the house mothers. The home, founded in 1925, is situated on 472 acres near Eaton Rapids, Mich. It is licensed for 180 children and at the present time has only 81. Any child of a disabled veteran who is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars or its Ladies Auxiliary is eligible to live at the home. Children live in a homelike atmosphere with a house mother or house parents. The three main sources of revenue for the home are from the sale of "Buddy Poppies", National Home Christmas seals and gifts to the home for specific purposes. Life membership in the National' Home hleps sustain the1 en­ dowment fund. The Christmas Cheer fund provides the children with money to do their own gift shopping for Christmas. National Home chairman of the Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars post 4600, Mary Amore, encourages the auxiliary members to donate to Christmas seals and to become a life member in the National home. The Department of Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary annual membership kick-off dinner dance was held Saturday, Sept. 29, at Chicago Heights post 2825. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kuck, members of Veterans of Foreign Wars 4600 and Ladies Auxiliary were present to hear Assistant Adjutant-General Curtis Jewell when he en­ couraged members to be alert to the bills pertaining to veterans and their benefits, many are in danger of being lost. / Recognition was given to past Department Commanders by Commander Frank Rice and to past Department Presidents by| President Doris Langenbahn.! The Department Commanded and President received dues transmittals from the nineteen district commanders and auxiliary presidents. At this time the Department of Illinois Ladies Auxiliary has reported ^approximately 55 percent paid up members for 1980. s Deaths MATTIE CRICK * Mrs. Mattie Crick, 79, 943 Yorkshire, Crystal Lake, and formerly a long-time resident of McCullom Lake, died Wed­ nesday, Oct. 3, in McHenry hospital. Among her survivors is Wanda Senter, Crystal Lake. Arrangements are in­ complete at the George R. Justen and Son funeral home. LUCILLE GRAVENSTUK Lucille M. Gravenstuk, 84, of 317 N. Crestwood avenue, Lilymoor, died Oct. 1 in McHenry hospital. She was born in Rensselaer, Ind.. Sept. 21, 1895, the daughter of Rufus and Ella Clark Williams, and lived in Lilymoor for 21 years, coming from Riverdale, 111. Her husband, George W. Gravenstuk, preceded her in death in 1958. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Irene) Thornton of Lilymoor; a son, George of Weaverville, N.C.; four grandchildren and eight great­ grandchildren. Visitation was held at the Peter M. Justen and Son funeral home Wednesday from 2 to 9 p.m., where services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday by Pastor Roger W. Schneider of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church. Burial was in Cedar Park cemetery, Chicagp. Distribute Vials For Life In City Sunday Sheriff Ed McFadden has announced that Sunday, Oct. 7, Lion and Lioness club members will be going into Edgebrook Heights with members of the Rescue squajd to explain and distribute Vials for Life. The door to door campaign will have its start at John street and continue to the river, and from Rt. 120 to the edge of the city. Volunteers, identifiable by their Lions club or Rescue squad attire, will begin their drive in the morning. Empty Fish Pantry 22 -4M. \1\1>K \1.KH KKIDAY.tH TOIlK.lt 5. IS7»

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