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mm rm S f* H-\ •-- /-» .----Ji-«-* li11--- JU - S, .1 •*»'. . * f HSK&RS i KT«j*^, y-T- • sjsHH W-? Ifr; ,**6,1937 •iyrf hieTin |S0 I HEAR1 " by • EARL WALSH Bucky Crouse, catcher for the Buffalo bail team, Is a grandpappy. ;;^%r Those L*k» Geneva ««^4haaobs down on hnving~ folks- put challenger Joe Louis pitch training camp in their Inidst. Wish oar chamber of commerce would invite the "Bomber" town here. We don't mind a little punch throwing around here. The f -'fay the "Bomber" is a powah-ful eater fnd that he specializes in ice cream. .. Now, there's a point in our favor. ' tharlie Unti and Felix are right here, . feady and willing to keep their mixers '.going day and night. , Yep. It looks H • vloke McHenry could handle the situation. ;:v^? Old Burleigh Grimes, now managing the Brooklyn Dodgers, recently - . . Was well on his way to a record. He V>- -,Y*.got himself bounced out of the park two days in succession for telling the ..Wmpires a, thing or two or three. V " Looks like the critics will have to 9*;>:;^ft their hats to Manager Joe Cronin J. o.. ;<>f the Boston ~ and Cletus Althoff rates a whack at the state tennis championship. --il- The district golf meet held here last Saturday wound up with an Oak Park boy named Wilde turning in a low 78. Harry came along next with a 79. Dunske of Waukegan and O'Connell of Nilea Center each had an 80. These four wfll enter the state, meet next Red Sox. A from way back, Joe is now putting |he punch in his team that may carry them to the top--well, close to the top. We've heard of them thar Yankees. Clet&a trimmed Rockford, Freeport, and Elgin in the singles tennis matches. That's going some. « . "Mack" will take both Harry and Cletus to Champaign next week to meet the bp* in the state- Good Lode. .... ^ • V&i&Stii1is still 'tiff&gfo out what happened to him in the district match. Vale shot 84 in tournament play Saturday morning, then went out and shot a 72 in the afternoon-- 35. on the first nine and 37 on the second nine. That's tough, but It's in the game. ' -7 Bet that baseball question that Edward Burps had in the Trib last Sunday would stir up an argument if it happened in these parts. Mtn on second and third, count of 3 and 1 on the HttH SCHOOL BOYS WINWAYTO STATE FINALS NEXT WEEK ANDERSON AND ALTHOFF WIN Saturday was not only an outstanding occasion1 in the annals of girls sports, alone, for history was also made in the sports circles of the boys when the district high school golf tournament took place at the McHenry Country Club and the boys' tennis team went to Rockford* to compete in the district tennis meet. In the district golf meet played here Saturday in which about seventy boys from many schools including Oak Park, Elgin, Deerfield Shields, Niles Center, New Trier, Crystal, Lake and others competed. Harry Ander- Smile SAFE KEEPING A #ertain Scottish minister three bottles of chanripagne as a New Year gift, and handed them to his housekeeper for safe keeping. Some short time afterwards he was having friends in, and asked the housekeeper to bring up a bottle of I champagne. ) "Champagne, sir!" she queried. 1 "Yes," he replied "Don't you ret member the three bottles I gave : you weeks ago?" son of McHenry wis the only locali "Was yon champagne? Mercy me, boy to qualify for the state contest to sir> I thacht it was sma' beer, and be .played at Champaign oil May 14 had it wi' my parritch, and I aye and 15, Harry, who shot a 79, placed windered hoo I wis aye sae cheery second in the tourney and will go, to in the mornin's!" the state meet. Members of the Mc-' Ofty Council Proceedings Council Room, April 26, 1937. The Annual Meeting of thtf City Council was held Monday evening with Mayor Doherty presiding. Aldermen'^ present: Buss, Ferwerda, Freund, Justen, Kreutzer, Overton. Absent: none. - Motion by Kreutzer, tiesa--Jdtob titeffts and Mathias Steffes. Principal--Nickola us Nett; Sureties-- B. J. Brefeld and P. H. Freund. Principal -- Gua Unti; Sureties-- Henry J. Miller and Charles Unti. Class "B" Tavern Principal--Thomas P. Bolger (pkg. liquor); Sureties--Say F. Conway seconded by | and C. J. Reihansperger. ' Freund that the minutes of the pre Principal--John J. Karls (bottled vious meeting be approved as read. I beer); Sureties--Everett Hunter and Albert Barbian. ' Principal--H. J. Schaitman, McBn- Motion carried. Motion by Buss, seconded by Overton that the Treasurer's report be approved as read. Motion carried. Motion by Ferwerda, seconded by Kreutzer, that the City Collector's Annual report be approved as read. Motion carried. ry»Brewing Co. (Manufacturer and dist. of original packages); Sureties-- Wm. H. Heimer and Anton F. Blake. Motion carried. Mayor Doherty appointed Aldermen Overton, Ferwerda and Justen to can- Motion b, Overton, seconded by)Md 1. *„II v:n- u.'Apnl 20th» m7- The committee reported their acceptance of the votes as recorded. MANY SCHOLARSHIPS ARB AVA1LABLS 6;oo batter. Pitcher lets go with a wild J Henry school vfho played golf Saturtoss that hits umpire back of home day were Harry Anderson Vale Adscrapper plate. BaU rolls away. What hap- ams, Frank Johnson, LeRoy Smith, pens ? He didn't give the answer, but Ralph Smith, Harry Conway and Anyou probably know. Sure. 1 looked thony Noonan it up. We don't mind all %us coronation And Wallis Simpson talk in the papers, but when they came out with a picture of the Duke in a goofy looking abbreviated hat, it was too much. Now, the Duke is admittedly a nice .. v»ort of a fellow even if he can't ride * horse, but he knows how those fads ; . jipread through the country and h? - Ought to consider some moon-faCied -• -f >fellows we know before he sends those lad-starting pictures over here. Another thing that's bothering us y and night. If Orphan Annie and y War bucks get separated again, go nuts.- ;• --y-- Our local ball club had a practice iall game With Johnsburg last Sunday, but didn't find "Bud" Miller's pitching easy to hit. : v<•-'.-•V- --ll--t , John Moulder telle as that McHenry .Will play the Elgin White Sox on the local diamond next Sunday. The boys plan to start the game at two o'clock. It isn't' easy to build up a ball team, but a numbqjtof fellows are showing LJ^be kind of interest salts. that brings re- There will be a meeting this Thursday evening to make further plans for the season. -a- Now, don't forget that game next Sunday. You can have a pack of fun following your home team. --it-- Coach McCracken is feeling mighty these days. Harry Anderson Qualified for the state golf tournament Supervisors from each school came with the boys, one man keeping score for each foursome. The local boys have 9 heavy golf schedule this spring with three matches on the program for this week. Netmen who made up the tennis team that went to Rockford Saturday were Cletus Althoff, Bruce Klontz, LeRoy Hettermann, and Allie Noonan. Cletus Althoff placed second in the meet staged at the Furniture City and will make the trip to the state finals on May 14 and 15. The McHenry net-' TRUE VALUE WEEK AT ALTHOFF-S HDWE. There is a great deal of activity and an air of mystery around Althoff's Hardware. Upon being cornered today, Mr. Althoff confessed that this was aO due to preparations for one of the greatest selling events in the history of his store. He stated that his store was participating in National True Value Week from Friday, May 7, to Saturday, May 15. ^ Under the supervision of Hibbard 'man played hard all day to get to the' Spencer, Bartlett & Co., the world's finals whete he was defeated 6-3 and largest wholesaler of hardware, near- 6-4 by George Beckwith. Temperamental Preserves. "What is your wife doing?" asked the, friend. "She's making preserves," ftfeid Mr. Meekton. "Wh^t kind of preserves?" "I don't know. She is-a culinary artist and all artists are temperamental. I had hoped for jam and jelly with plenty of sugar. But if her productions reflect her present disposition, I am expecting mostly pickles" ,1 Coming to Terms ! "I want to see the proprietor. Is, the gentleman in?" "Yes, I'm in." ; "Are you the proprietor?" "No, I'm the gentleman. ..... proprietor is in the back room."-- Exchange. ly one thousand independently owned stores are launching this tremendous Money Saving Sale. All the resour- "Iron Man" Althoff Playing approximately 100 games from 10 a. m., to 4 p. m., without •IPPETY-HOP ces of this great concern have been j scarcely a rest period, Cletus Althoff concentrated on this national event, reached the finals in the Northwest Because of their co-operation, the pub-1 district tennis tournament played at lie may be assured of highest quality J Rockford Saturday and placed second! merchandise. j in the meet, also winning second place' Mr. Althoff is giving "Sale Atmos-lfor McHenry High School. phere" to his store with the aid of colorful pennants, streamers, and other similar paraphernalia. He urges all to take advantage of the bargains, which, because of general rise in prices, may never be seen again. George Beckwith of Elgin, who drew a bye in the first round, defeated Althoff in the finals 6-3 and 6-4. In the first round 'the McHenry netman beat Fred Broderson of Elgin, 7-5 and 6-3 and in the semi-finals, defeat- Mrs. Christian from the Dri-Gasied Van Epps of Freeport 7-5 2-6 and and Roper Stove Co., will show what 6-3. can be done in a stove and Miss Camp-, Althoff qualified for the state finals bell, from the Kelvinator Co., will to be played at the University of Illi- Ferwerda, that the following bills be paid as approved by the finance committee. Lisle E. Baasett, Judge, of elee» tion ....$ Mary G. Doherty, Clerk of election Margaratha Spurting, judge of election Walter Gorman, Judge of elec* tion j.. Mayme Harrison, Clerk of elec* tion ...*. * Florence Antholz, Clerk of election Ella Newman, Clerk of elec*^ tion i L. A. Erickson, Rent G. P. Steilen, Judge of election L. F. Nemman, Judge of election George Bohr, Judge of election Gertrude Weber, Clerk of election Maud Rothermel, Clerk of election h Susie Bishop, Clerk of election H. E. Buch, Rent Joseph N. Miller; judge of election Mathias Heimer, Judge of eleo- "AeewHrijffe) * recent bulletin issued M'i qn school scholarships it is surprising ' : ' to most of us to learn that a total of approximately 100,000 scholarships and fellowships are available to stud- SfH ents wishing to enter colleges and universities. In state supported institutions there ^ are over 16,000 scholarship«Prailabfc, valued at over til million dollar* and Vr ! over 2,500 fellowships value^-at' over fif $900,000. ,-.t Scholarships are issued to graduates of Righ schools and undfcr-college ^ graduates,1 while fellowship* are issued to those who have done college graduate work. i In municipally supported schools vi! and! colleges there are nearly „ 2,000 scholarships available at a valuation ,e"ow*w^ 'J Justen,' that R. I: Overton havvii ngg re jn privat«ly supported schools there ->i ceived the highest number of votes for the office of Mayor, be declared elected. Motion carried. . | Motion by Buss, seconded by Fer S.00 j werc^a that Earl R. Walsh having received the highest number of.votes for jj;00 office of City Clerk, be declared | elected. Motion carried. 5,001_ Motion by Ferwerda, seconded by are over 66,000 scholarships, valued at over eight million dollars and over SjOOO fellowships at a valuation of two T million dollars; ip; Scholarships and fellowships are Usually available in two classes. For * 1 j young people of. unusual capabilities ^ there are many valuable ones avail- Freund. that Robert L.' Weber having 1 ab!e'. usually obtained by stiff; 'conn g g,00! received the highest number of votes ' e e*am,nat,onj>- Ifor the office°of City Treasurer, be de- ° 5.001 dared elected. Motion carried. 10.00! Motion by Kreutzer, seconded by Justen, that John A. Bolger and Jo- ™®ti°n- For those financially handicapped ' j scholarships are awarded upon recom- ^ mendation with no competitive exam- ... 6.00 5.00 8.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 50.45 8.50 10.36 demonstrate the refrigerator. Mr. Ruth, from the Chicago Paint Works, will give everybody a free can of paint. Valuable gifts will be given nois courts at Champaign and will compete with other winners there on May 14 and 15. Elfein and Rockford tied for first FOR GREATER VALUE IN A 1^-TON TRUCK h # For a quality V/2-2 ton truck at a surprisingly low cost by all means, see a GMC. Advanced stream-style and exclusive "dual-tone" color design give every GMC an unusually distinctive appearance. Roomy, allsteel "Helmet-Top" cabs provide maximum driver comfort Refinements and improvements throughout assure exceptional performance, reliability and economy. Inspect a GMC 1 l/z-2 ton truck for yourself--either the conventional or cab-over-engine type. You can buy it complete with any one of six standard bodies at an extremely attractive price. away, among them, being a breakfast j place in the meet Saturday each with table and four chairs, a 55-piece din-(22 points. McHenry placed second ner set and a chromium plated smoker, with 10 points and Freeport, third, • I with four. Mr. and Mrs. George Strandel and, Other netmen from McHenry enterchildren of Aurora spent Sunday With ' ed iii the district meet were Bruce relatives here. Klontz, beaten in the first round of the singles by Dick Kaberg of Rockford 6-4 and 6-2, and Hettermann and Noonan, who drew a bye in the first round of the doubles and met defeat in the semi-finals at the hands of Block and Jones of Rockford, scoring, 0-6 and 1-6. Miss Lady Bug--Do you dance, Mr. Grasshopper? • , Grasshopper--Sure, rm goto' to a hop tonight. e - Tws Pins Three Arthur, who was five years old, was being drilled in simple arithmetic by his teacher, who said: "If I put five candies in your hand, and you eat two of them, how many would you have then?" "Five," replied' Arthur. "But," said the teacher, "how can that be true when you have eaten two?" "Sure," replied Arthur. "Two on" the inside and three on the outside." 15.00 NEW ADDITION TO CLUBHOUSE AT GOLF COURSE Local as well as visiting golfers celebrated the opening of the McHenry Country Club golf coarse, Sunday, by shooting their first golf of the year. The usual excellent condition of the^ golf course has been assured by re A Watched Pel -Hie flapper s small brother peeking around the corner of the door while her boy Vriend helped her hold down tha davenport. Young Lady--I'll give you a drum if you'll go to bed. Kiddie -- I don't want a drum, I want* watch--Sheboygan (Wis.) Press. IV Meat Criticised Profession "How's farming?" asked the tourist. "Pretty much lite it always was," replied Farmer Corntosael. "Everybody is assuming that he knows how to run a farm better than the man who owns it." r. m. A. c. mi you if lowiliir *vAMti rMti - QUALITY AT PRICES LOWER THAN AVERAGE R. t. OVERTON MOTOR SALES ' -xJ: : GENERAL Front Street, West McHenry, HL MOTORS TRUCKS t-TMULIU taining Albert Purvey on the job. The new greens, Nos. 3 and 17, will soon be in tip-top shape. Leo Stilling will continue ^s pro and have charge of the clubhouse and he will be able to give better service because of the improvements that are bein& made by an addition which is being built on the north end of the clubhouse, affording better conveniences for the ladies. An addition, 24 by 44 feet, has been built, giving a ladies' room 24 by 14 feet and a screened-in porch, 51 by 13 feet in size. The ladies' room will be well equipped with showers, lockers! and dressing booths, vhile the ladies' \ lounge will open onto the airy porch by means of large French doors. It will also open into the main assembly room with its refreshment and lunch counter, registration desk, and display cases. Large French doors also connect this room with the porch. Opening fronj the main room will be the kitchen to serve lunches or meals. Large doorways are so arranged that almost the entire* space, including the porch, can be used for one large assembly room for parties or dances, if desired. . E. G. Peterson is supervising the carpenter work. .• Betwen Them Tw» ^±^-,4 H»--I'll be honest. You are not the first girl I ever kissed. She--And I'll be equally frank. fk>y* you've got a lot to learn. A Real Antique Antique Dealer--I have here a very rare revolver. It dates from the time of the Romans. Customer -- Why, the Romans didn't use revolvers. Dealer--That's what makes it so tare.--Exchange. Can't Fergtt It; ' Waiter--Sir, when you eat here you do not need to dust off the plate. Customer--Beg pardoij, fgrce of habit, rf*in an umpire. W. L. SCOTT LEASES BRIDGE BALLROOM "Take yo' base." "Dat ball hit yo' on de head.* "Well, I'll be jiggered,".. "What foh?" The "Bridge" Tavern and Ballroom, located just east of^the state bridge, is under new management, W. L. Scott of Crystal Lake, having taken a lease on this well known place in McHenry. Mr. Scott announces in a display ad. in this week's issue that he will be ready for business Saturday of this week. May 8, at which time Art Sex-' Almost Harold--I came near selling my shoes yesterday. Edward--You did! How did you come near doing it? Harold--I had 'em half-soled,. " : PURCHASES HOMESTEAD The Henry Kinsala family has purton and his 10-piece band will be on chased the Mrs. Agnes Wentworth hand to provide music for the occa- house on Waukegan street, where they j sion. ' will move this fall. This is the old j The new manager will serve steak Wentworth homestead where Isaac j and chicken dinners. On Saturday Wentworth lived and will be remem-1 sperger. . . ^ nights be wiU serve a' fried half bered by Old Timers. i Pnncipal J. C. Bickler; Sureties chicken special at 50 cents. ! Mabel Wheeler, Judge of elec* tion Verji Purvey, Clerk of election May Powers, Clerk of election 8 toff el & Reihansperger, Truck insurance Peter A. Neiss, Commissions,, postage Alexander Lumber Co., Coal .... Fred C. Felts, Caretaker Sewer service M. M. Nfesen, Supt. service .... Peter Wirfs, Police service .... John Wirtz, Marshal service .. W. C. Felts, Caretaker street service- v . . . . A...; Mayme Buss, Commissions .... Robert Thompson, Board of < Health Service Ben J. Brefeld, Board of Health 8€rvic6 Dr. D. G. Wells, B^ard of Health Service ..... W. R. Bickler, Asst. Chief, Truck Driver Henry L. Cowlin, Attorney service - Robert L. Weber, Treasurer service Western United Gas A Electric, Service for gas Public Service Co., .Service for street lights Public Service Co., Service for street lights - Public Service Co., Service for electricity Public Service Co., Service for electricity Public Service Co., Service for electricity Public Service Co., Service for electricity - R. L Overton, Alderman service H. J. Kreutser, Alderman service N. P. Justen, Alderman service 1..... George Freund, Alderman service .... Fred Ferwerda, Alderman service Edward J. Buss, Alderman service Peter A. Neiss, Clerk service Peter J. Doherty, Mayor service The following communications were: read:- A letter from Mrs. Frank J. Lennartz, soliciting sale of Road Oil, was read. A letter from Henry L. Cowlin, City Attorney for the City of McHenry, quoting the law on gambling devices, was read. . Motion by Buas, seconded by Kreutzer, that the following applies^ tions and bonds be accepted on payment of proper fees and approval of License Committee. Class MA* Tavern Principal -- Theodore Schieaale; j Sureties, Caroline Schiessle and Jacob StefTes. Principal--Mae H. Diets; Sureties, J. M. Diedrich and Ben J. Diets. Principal John A. Anderson; Sureties-- Math Baur and Louis Althoff. Principal--Joseph J. Miller; Sureties-- Ray Conway and Albert Purvey. Principals--Ernie Freund and Carolyn Justen; Sureties--Jacob Justen and William Pries. Principal--H. H. Voss; Sureties, George B. Tonyan and J. C. Holly. Principal--John A. Thennes; Sureties-- Joseph M. Regner and Theo. W. Winkel. Principal--John E. Freund; Sureties-- N. E. Barbian and Albert Barbian. Principal--Math B. Laures; Sureties-- Arthur Smith and Gerald J. Carey. Floyd A. Coleman-- vbgkqj cmfw Principal--Floyd A. Coleman; Sureties-- N. E. Barbian and John J. Karls. Principal--A. E. Noonan; Sureties --Walter E. Carey and C. J Reihan- 5.00 seph M. Regner, having received the highest nnmbe* of votes for Alderman S.00!°f the First Ward, be declared elected. £001 Motion carried. Motion by Freund. seconded by Justen that Edward J. Buss and Herman J. Kreutser. having received the highest number of votes in the Second Ward, be declared elected. Motion carried. „ Motion br Justen, seconded by Kreutzer, that George P. Freund and Fred Ferwerda, having received the &00 highest number of votes in the Third jWard, be declared elected. Motion carried. Terms of office for Aldermen were decided by a flipped coin with the following results: Four year terms--Regner, Kreutzer, and Freund. Two year term*--Bolger, BUM and Ferwerda. C. H. Duker, Supt. of Schools, pre- 75OO sented to Mayor Doherty a gift from 50.00 City Council and City Employees, 95^00 expressing appreciation for, ^ many 110.00 years °f service to the City"oT^Mc- 100.00 i Motion by Boss, seconded by Justen, 25*48 to adjourn. Motion carried. ! PETER J. DOHERTY, Mayor. 15.00 EARL R. WALSH, Acting City Clerk. Council Room, April 26, 1937. The CJty Council met with Mayor 15.00 Overton, presiding. Aldermen pre*- jent: Bolger Buss, Ferwerda, Freund, 350.00 Kreutser, .Ifcjgner, Absent: none. I A request, from the proprietor of 200.00*Riverside Hotel for permission to erect a canopy and sign, was referred 3000 to the Sidewalk Committee. j Upon suggestion by Alderman 24.18 158.18 Parents and students interested in f. obtaining scholarships should make ^ plans early in their high school career as they are in great demand, despite * ^ the fact that there are so many of , them. * A representative of the Wankegan Business College was in McHenry last week Wednesday and showed pictures to the Seniors at high school, explaining the college and characteristics necessary for a good secretary'. Alderman Bolger, Freund and Buss as ' a committee to co-operate with the lo- 7§l cal American Legion Post, in securing ; disability compensation for the past city clerk, Peter A. Neiss.' * ~- Motion by Kreutzer, seconded by j Bolger to adjourn. "j, R, L OVERTON, Mayor. •§ EARL R. WALSH, City Clerk- MORTGAGE FOR SAL? SMALL 5 YEAR 6 PER CENT FIRST MORTGAGE LOAN One of our clients desires to mortgage their business property to increase their working capitaL Security approx. 4 t)o 1. Earnings should average three times or more interest requirements. These mortgage notes split up in amounta of $100, $500 and $1000. Other real estate brokers inquiries solicited. Rigid investigation invited. The amount is small and will not last long. Therefore, ACT NOW. Writ* for further details. My references, any bank in Elgin. FRED RTJPP, REALTOR 44 Yean in Elgin, Illinois Union State Bank Bnikttng Elgin. Illinois 96.3i 82.55 62.81 1.82 25.00 25.00 26.00 20.00 25.00 25.00 75.00 40.00 HO.** ct&carins^" RY. PEACH. .PUJM .'oilt29c CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA FUODINO Neettt Orang* Pekoe -lb. pkg. 29c 24V,-lb. bag .. 83c Plain or Iodtad Morton's Salt/ Wo pkgs..... 15c ANN PAGE Peawt Batter tt*2lc QVAUTY FMM FEBS! Be sure to ask Hie ilsn manager abovt owr Low Prices on qvaJto *3NR|y NOTICCY Your AIF Store wiU buy Eggs from Poultry Raker*, iriss Miens hi. New Petalae* ..^.!,., Iceberg Lettnee, head I ESTATE TO SISTER Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kont and A. sister, Anna Stock, is left the family of Chicago spent the weekend $7,050 estate of John J. Stock, who at their cottage at Fair Oaks: died April 3 at his home here. N. E. Barbian and H. E. Buch. Principal--Harry Fredricks; Soreties-- Katherine Worts and Albert Barbian. Principal--Herman J. Steffes; Sure- 4 Ibe. 25c Canning Pineappfe, 24's, case $3.41 'I lbs. 25c Canning Pineapple, 18*s, caae $&J0L 6c Strawberries, per piat jbex A scp Food Stores