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PAGE I- PLA1NPEALER - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER!!, It84 Ufo Today o Social Briefs Guild increases membership The Tittle home, above, is one of three that will be 1 opened to the public for viewing Wednesday, Oct. ; St between • a.m. and S p.m. The house walk is a « popular feature of Hospitality Day, the annual * fund raiser to benefit Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Woodstock. Tickets will be available the day of the tour at any of the homes, the McHenry County fairgrounds, Rt. 47 and Country dub Rd., Woodstock; the downtown Gift It Thrift Shop; Springhouse on the square; or at the hospital gift shop. Scenery, highlight of tour house Southern columns grace the entrance of the Tittle home, an attractive one-story brick dwelling on the edge of town in Woodstock. An intricate pattern of wrought iron enhances the combination storm and screen door which opens into a recessed entry. A grass-cloth rug covers the floor. Mary Tittle explains that the unusual table is made from the base of an antique •ewing machine, while the square top is a metal grate from an old funiace system. The view from the living room immediately catches the eye. A lagoon with a tiny island in the middle can be seen through a glassed wall. Just beyond the wall is a red brick patio with white wrought iron furniture. The patio was designed to take full advantage of the restful ^scenery. The living room is decorated • In a Chinese motif. Two couches, one an Adams settee, are covered in blue damask and complement the marble-faced fireplace. A glass topped coffee table is made from a carved Chinese camphor chest. Scrolls depicting Chinese theater characters cover the Jamestown blue walls. A large brass samovar was used to make one of the lamps, while the other is an Italian olive oil lamp. The parquet flooring is covered with an Oriental rug. To the left of the entry is the dining-family area. During the Hospitality Day tour, the table will be decorated for Thanksgiving. Other furnishings include a German army cam­ paign desk, designed in three pieces for ease of moving, and shelves containing recipe books, duck decoys and other decorative objects. Print couches sit in front of a raised fireplace. Glass doors open to another patio. A red brick pattern wfes used in the kitchen carpeting and offsets the many cupboards and Sirths <**• : SMITH »' Dave and Jeanne Smith, 3606 Middle St., McHenry, announce the birth of their third child on Aug. 20. John David entered the world in Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Woodstock, weighing g lbs. 2 9% oz. He has a brother Tommy, age 12; and a six-year-old sister S Amy. Maternal grandparents are Thomas Wetteland of McHenry i and the late Jeanne Wetteland. Paternal grandparents are Lorraine ; Smith of McHenry and the late "Huppy" Smith. DOWELL ' ' A boy was born Aug. 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Dowell of South t Hven, Miss. Kevin Allan arrived at Baptist Memorial East Hospital, * Memphis, Tenn., weighing 10 lbs. 6 oz. He has two sisters, Colleen, * seven, and Stephanie, four. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and » Mrs. Francis Eisfelber of Pickneyville, 111. Paternal grandparents ; . are Marie Dowell of McHenry and the late Howard Dowell. Mrs. * Lillian Eisfelber of Pickneyville is the great-grandmother. ' JACOBS J Ben and Susan Jacobs, 3505 N., Ringwood Rd., McHenry, became ; parents of their second daughter Aug. 29. Holly Sue entered the ; world in Northern Illinois Medical Center, McHenry, weighing I . seven pounds. She was greeted at home by her three-year-old sister t ; Jennifer. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hushka * of Richmond. Mrs. Lois Jacobs of McHenry is the girls' paternal I grandmother. I >.O'DELL A baby girl was born Sept. 2, to Harry and Chris O'Dell, 8922 * Acorn Path, Wonder Lake. Jessica Ann entered the world in Nor- i them Illinois Medical Center, McHenry, weighing seven pounds. ; *She was greeted at home by her three-year-old sister Nicole. Mrs. ; Grace Latimer of McHenry is the maternal grandmother, and Mrs. - .Marie O'Dell of Crown City, Ohio is the paternal grandmother. ! - 'Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bowyer of Crown City. : I CLENDENIN ; Robert and Kimberly Clendenin, 712 Ringwood Rd., McHenry, J announce the birth of their second child and first daughter. Amber c 'Lynwas born Sept. 1, in Northern Illinois Medical Center, McHenry J " and weighed 6 lbs. 11 Vk oz. She has a two-year-old brother Sean. > ;* Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Armando Castillo of j ** Clearwater, Fla. Anna O. Clendenin of McHenry is the paternal j grandmother. Great-grandparents include Mrs. Corinne Clendenin '? of Cora, HI. and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Viverito of Safety Harbor, Fla. PENA • Gina Renee is the name chosen by Laura and Alex Pena, 4806 ; . Prairie, McHenry, for their second daughter. The 6 lbs. 8 oz. baby ; * girl arrived in Sherman Hospital, Elgin, HI. Aug. 29. She was 7 anxiously awaited at home by her three-year-old sister Natalie. ' t Matenral grandparents are Dominic and Maggie Giallombardo of McHenry. Larry and Fela Pena of Elgin are the paternal grand- appliances, making the kitchen a cook's delight. A corner wall contains a collection of copper cooking utensils. The brick pattern is carried through to an all-purpose room where there is a washer and dryer, a bar, and a small bathroom. An old desk, once belonging to the Kane County courthouse, is part of the furnishings. The right wing of the house consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Each room is attractively decorated, two in blue with accents of yellow or white, and one in rust-colored print. It is easy to see why this home was once a "House Beautiful Home of the Year" during the 1950's The floor plan is efficient, and with the many patios the indoor-outdoor concept has been beautifully realized. It is suggested that com­ fortable shoes be worn *by all visitors so that the house may be fully enjoyed. Mission team busy The first Fall meeting of the Mission Team of the United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church of McHenry was a very busy one, with many items of importance on the agenda. It was announced that the Ruth Circle will hostess the U.M.W. general meeting Thursday, Sept. 20, at 9:30 a.m. The program will be a bicen­ tennial study, "United Methodist Women Today." • The annual Fall All Church Rummage Sale is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, Oct. 4 and 5, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m. to noon. Rummage can be brought to the church any time and placed in the basement. The date of the next mission team meeting is Monday, Oct. 1, at 9:30 a.m., in the church parlor. First meeting set The Kishwaukee Trail Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold its first regular meeting of the new year at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 24, in the home of Mrs. Donald F. Tappan, 404 Dacy St., Woodstock, assisted by. Mrs. Raymond Wolf. Members will learn of the projects, programs and goals outlined by state officers and chairmen at the recent DAR Day held at Oakbrook Terrace. The program, "Old Glory, Our Country's Flag," presented by Mrs. Richard Gardner, will feature a dramatization, "The Legend of the Betsy Ross Flag." Those interested in attending, or joining the group, may contact Amy Brink, mem- HOLD WORKSHOP A workshop on Developing A Volunteer Program will be given by Betsy Eban, director of the Office of Volunteer Development, DuPage Co. Dept. of Human Services, Thursday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. in the lower lounge of McH. Co. College. It is sponsored by the Volunteer Services Program of Family ' Care Services for agencies and individuals interested in volunteer development. Call Kathy Lewis, 338-1707 to attend. SEPTEMBER FEST .A September Fest and Flag Burning ceremony will be held at the American Legion Post 491 home on Ringwood Rd., McHenry, from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. Food and drinks will be served on the grounds, and the public is in­ vited to attend. DAY OF RECOLLECTION St. Clara Court No. 659 of the National Catholic Society of Foresters will host a Day of Recollection Wednesday, Sept. 26, at the Marytown Friars in Libertyville, HI. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and coffee and doughnuts will be served on arrival. Cost for the day is $10 per court member. Call Barb Hanson, 385-2174, or Leoda Freund, 385-0232, by Sept. 20. FREE LESSONS The Woodstock Squares will offer two free lessons from 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 and 27, at Clay St. School, 720 Clay St. in Woodstock, for those wishing to learn how to square dance. For more information, contact Ted and Joan Pierce, 338-2706, or Rich and Diana Maas, 338-4745. St. Patrick's Ladies Guild is presently conducting a mem­ bership drive and all former members are urged to renew their memberships. Also, any newcomers to the parish are cordially invited to join. Irene Rieger and Martha Dignan, co- chairmen, extend an invitation to any lady in McHenry who is interested in the goals of the guild. Monday, Oct. 1, at the culmination of the drive, a tea will betald in the church hall to present the new members and greet the guild's guests, the honorary members. For more information, call Barb Haffner, 385-7479. The group opened its 1984-85 year with a Mass at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27, celebrated by Father Petit, the guild's spiritual director. During the ceremony, Marian Longfield was presented a plaque in recognition of her years of loyal service to the guild and the parish. A light lunch was served in the church hall, followed by a short business meeting and social time. Plans for the annual Fall Dessert Card Party will be discussed at the next general meeting, which is scheduled Thursday, Oct. 25, in the church hall. . Officers for the 1984-85 term are Barbara Haffner, president; Jan Walker, vice-president; Dolores Greene, secretary; and Edna Fanning, treasurer. Chairmen include Rita Martin, social; Regina Green and Jeanette Bishop, telephone; Claire Miller, kitchen; Belle Krieger and Jeanette Bishop, hospitality; Irene Rieger | sunshine; Carmen Mazzula, sacristy care; Helen Koblitz! caring friends; and Mary Jean Lahs, spiritual. VFW auxiliary holds kickoff dinner The annual membership kickoff dinner of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4600 and Ladies Auxiliary will be held Saturday, Sept. 22, at the post home. A cocktail hour will precede the buffet dinner which will be served at 7:30 p.m. Members of the post and ladies auxiliary must have their 1985 dues paid to be eligible to attend the evening festivities. Reservations should be made at the post home or with the auxiliary membership chair­ man, Ila Hogan, at 653-7666. Eligibility for membership in the ladies auxiliary is through a husband, son, father, brother, half-brother, grandson or grandfather who is an honorably discharged officer or enlisted man having served in the armed forces of the United States, entitling them to the award of a campaign badge. Foster mothers and foster sisters are also eligible if they were related before the service was rendered. Female members of the armed forces of the United States who have had honorable foreign service in time of war or during a campaign for which a campaign badge has been authorized; and mothers, sisters and daughters of the female overseas veterans are also eligible. Further information on eligibility in the auxiliary may be obtained by calling Mrs. Hogan. Community calendar SEPTEMBER 19 Mary Martha Workshop-10:30 a.m.--Faith Presbyterian Church-Lincoln & Chapel Hill Rds.-Bring Sandwich. SEPTEMBER 20 Wdstk.-McH. League of Women Voters-Membership Teas k Program-10 a.m. And 7:30 p.m.-"Make Your Mark on Politics"-Julia Jessup's-3714 W. Young St., McH.-Members and Potential Members Welcome-Call 385-3908. U.M.W. Gen. Mtg. 9:30 a.m.- " Bicentennial Study-United Methodist Women Today "-Ruth Circle Hostesses. Catholic Daughters of the Americas-Ann. Card Party 7 :30 p.m.-Liberty Hall-1304 N. Park Ave., McH.-Dessert & Coffee- Tckts. At Door. SEPTEMBER 21 NAIM-St. Margaret Chapter- Reg. Mtg. 7:30 p.m.-Montini School Oak Room. SEPTEMBER 22 McH. Area Toastmasters Club-Village Squire, McH.-8 p.m.-Info. Mrs. Boehm 385-2884- -Everyone Welcome. SEPTEMBER 23 Polish Leg. of Aiher. Vets. Liberty Post 188-Bldg. Dedication 2 p.m.-1304 Park St., McH.--Food & Music-Public Invited. Newly weds take up residence in Woodstock parents. Mame Brady of Chicago is the girls' great-grandmother. « bership chairman, at 338-0783. Upon their return from a wedding trip to Cape Cod, Mass., recently married Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Thomas Pender became residents of Woodstock. The bride is the former Rebecca Ann Fields, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Fields of Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pender of McHenry are the parents of the bridegroom. The couple was united in marriage Aug. 25, in the First United Methodist Church, Woodstock. The Reverend Gordon R. Shafer officiated at the 4 p.m. ceremony. The bride wore a gown of ivory satin styled with a wide, standup lace collar and long, fitted sleeves banded with lace cuffs. The bodice was highlighted with a sheer inset, adorned with lace appliques. A wide brimmed hat of ivory lace, accented with silk flowers, and a bouquet of white roses, com­ pleted the look. Attending the bride as matron of honor was Marilyn Costar of Laguna Beach, Calif. Bridesmaids were the bridegroom's sister, Susan Pender of Peoria; Jane Sayles of Woodstock; and the bride's sisters, Mary Polnow and Sarah Garza of Woodstock. Attendants were attired in peach dresses, highlighted with a lace insert and matching, short sleeved jackets. The flower girl, Michelle Polnow, wore a floor length dress with a peach lace pinafore. Shaun Garza was the ring bearer. MR. AND MRS. TIMOTHY PENDER Handling the duties of best Pender of Albuquerque, N.M.; man was Richard Connell of Delavan, Wis. Groomsmen were Tim Oakley, the groom's brother Brian Pender, John Milinac and Tom Broderick, all of McHenry. Doug Polnow, Arturo and Steven Garza served as ushers. A reception for 170 guests was held at the Cloven Hoof Steak House, Marengo. Special guests included the groom's grandmother, Ruth t * * f i f- m • • . »> v*; * a". k 1 We wish to extend a sincere "Thank you" to all our friends and neighbors for their car­ ds, flowers, masses, memorials, and many other acts of kindness during our recent joss. Our special thanks to the surgical staff and all employees of N.I.M.C., the pallbearers, Roy Jenkins for his lovely song, Kent Thomas, Father Petit, and all of Tom's friends who loved him as much as we did. The Family of Thomas Merkel SAY YES1 CM* te AkwMthsl. | r SAYYESIhtoiteMft. BFT- fol Ctrt hMik SAY YESI k Btdrtlm. Ik» Mv MrikiNi kuniti PmuM*l PMM 01 Rmmimi Ek*ss tidal Or Mf Mr. At y m • • • ^ 1 9f/ff ^ PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL /T\ -- I 4302 W. CrYtol L«fc» M.. WH C H Whitporlnf Point* McHonry, K V®*? ---TV . (•15) 344-9440 or (312) Mt-StM Cloctrologitt the bride's aunt, Dorothy Fields of Decatur, 111.; and the Silva- Lund family from Mexico City, Mex. The new Mrs. Pender graduated from Woodstock High School and is an accounting clerk-computer operator at the McHenry County Treasurer's office. Her husband, a graduate of McHenry High School, is employed as manager of McHenry Specialties. KENNETH R. MARGIILES, M.D. RHEUMATOLOGY DISEASES OF JOINTS, SPINE RHEUMATISM & ARTHRITIS OFFICES LOCATED AT: • 1110 N. GREEN ST. SUITE C McHENRY, 60050 (815)044-0020 •890 W. GARFIELD AVE. SUITE 106 LIBERTYVILLE, 60048 (312)367-00.72