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p. "ii* W&wM w?. ;~sfi<f•,-t,"-4•*?K<': iU> -"»(-" • V V v I •illation#2-- frisnds fret* offerllations on Friday, . Mrs. William Oeffthat day observed her p-third birthday anniver- A family gathering was (luring; the evening at the home, with their five ren and a few of their eighgrandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren present. Mrs. Oeffling remains in good health and early each morning she can be seen walking the block from her home to Stn John's church, where she attends' daily Mass. STATE ESTABLISHES CLEARANCE CHANGES FOR RIVER BRIDGES Edwin A. Rosenstone, director of the state Department of Public Works and BuildingsT has filed an order with Secretary of State Ca:pentier establishing clearance changes for all bridges which may be constructed over the Fox River between Algonquin and the * Illinois-Wisconsin state line. The department chief said that the regulation, for the convenience of recreational navigation using the stream, increase^ minimum horizontal clearance between bridge piers to 100 feet and vertical clearance to fifteen feet above normal pool level. Previous requirements were and 11 feet respectively. * Representatives of numerous organizations in the Fox river valley urged, upward revision in the specifications ,at a public hearing called last month by the state Division of Waterways. Director Rosenstone said the standard will be applied in building a proposed highway bridge over the river on Illinois Route 176 in McHenry county. The new span, which is included in the state's regular highway construction program, will replace with a modern $500,000 structure the present 38-year-old Burton's bridge between Crystal Lake and Wauconda. Want Ads, like freedom, everybody's business.' an COBPODATKar COLLECTIONS LAST YHAH-S TOTAiu Collections of franchise twees and fees by the corporation department moved above Uust year's levels during April, Secretary of State Charles P. Carpentier has reported, despite the fact that. 1952 collections were exceptionally high, in the early part of the yeSr because , of a single large issuance of stock. For the first* four months of the year, collections of $349,483.- 63 were $2,356.76 more than last year's total at the corresponding time, Mr. Carpentier said. New incorporations, particularly Illinois business, groups, continue to gain over 1952, the pre- .tr • i. •..:\ •#**.. £ !&:• - • ••k-'X T*. ^• - 'J?** *"- ' sent total of 2,591 t*blf 379 greater, Secretary Carpentier said. New 'Illinois businesses granted charters £$>tal 1,741, 288 more than last yew. ihd new out-of-state business Mi granted certificates of authority total 224, forty-seven more than last year. In the not-for-profit field, there were 618 Illinois groups chartered this year, an increase of thirty-nine, and eight out-ofstate organizations granted certificates of authority, five more than last year. The Increase in both collections 'and new Corporations indicates generally imprpv^ig business conditions in Illinois, Secretary Carpentier said. CONSERVATION CLASSES Fifty a high school students sponsored by the Illinois Federation of Sportsmen's clubs *nt\ the Illinois /Federation of Women's clubs will attend the opening five-day session of the 1953 conservation training classes conducted by the "State Department of 'Conservation at Lake Villa, in. LaJke conrity, beginning June 14 In making this announcement, Glen D. Palmer, department director, said that in addition to four five-day courses for youth, two sessions fo.* high school and elementary teachers will be held July 36 to Aug. * and Aug. 2 to 8. . Need a Bobber Stamp? Order ftead The Wae t Ads! , new at (he Plahnaealer, LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE ' Notice 'el ^Proposed. Change far, Bectiic Schedules PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY Division of Commonwealth sen Company hereby gives n to the public that it has with the Illinois Commerce Commission on May 27.. 1953, a change in Rate 78, Commercial Electric Service, and a neto rider designated Rider 12-- Conditions of Resale or Redistribution of Electricity By the Customer to Third Persons. Rider 12 is proposed for the purpose of defining Tesale and to Outline conditions of service for redistribution of electricity, without adversely affecting present customers. Rate 78 is refiled principally to stanattd wlOi relatively little effect billing to the eleven ^ now receiving service under the rate; . j l , Further information* with respect thereto jnay be obtained .either directly from this Company or by addressing the 8?< tary of the Illinois Comrat Commission at Springfield, Illinois. A copy of the proposed change in the schedules may be inspected by any interested party at any business office of this Company. ,j5 Public Service Company j D i v i s i o n of Common-1 ' . wealth Edison Company ./?' By: Murray Jolta _r/, „ Vice President (Pub. June 4-11) wmim wit we EASY tesso# w3 * rffcts* *?>•** F.M Rodi.ii.*. SAB Fooda 1 Sales and Service roooi I Appliances and Installation w JOHNSON Mvata Authorized Dealers for WefttingaouBe <•> Conditioners Sparton Raytheon CajH'hart J* Hallicrafters H. C. BUCK, Mgr. 206 E. Ehn Sk Phone 979 Riverside Dr. TeL 12 LEE and RAY Electric Contractors iWer and Light Wiring ^ Commercial -- Industrial itid Residential :f Crotley Applianceft>- ^ "Tel: S82, 247-M or 678-ff-2 516 Main Street Peter M. Justen FURNITURE CO. 521 Main Street Phone 1147 •t. - i Bluce Mq/Uhb Sebaie* Authorized Dealers for » CENTURY BOATS * Mercury Outboard Motois . . Biboards and Outboards Storage - Sales - Service "On the River" Venice Park. Phone 868 A G A T H A ' / S H O P * • " , Distinctive -Gifts' ' For all occasions ' " Hallmark Cafds 110 s. Green St. Tri. 146-J ALBERT KRAUSE and SON' , MEWS AGENCY ^ousUin Service • S08 E. Ehn-M; tlMne 878-J if- Outboard Motors horiaed Dealer for Jc^Misoii Motors and licrait Boats AO makes of motors repaired. 1041/2 6. Riverside Dr. TeL 1076 McHenry Floral Co. •f %>ring Bedding • Funeral Work % * # Cut Flowers Wr • Plants lete Floral Service raph Delivery Service" ftfore and Green Hoom 1 Kile South on Route SI PHONE 404 Congratulations Graduates of 1 Hester Oil Co. "The Best For Less" * Fuel Oil - Gasoline Lubricants o4r Tank Wagon Prises y Save You Money of C ft N.W. MM. Phone 240 McHenry, 111. H.t Buch & Sons thumbing & Heating Sale ^ r; \ ^ | > •n BUSS MOTORS Sales and Service 91m Oaly Ckmpletely Modern ^ ... y Gt In.Its Field. *| Buss, Ji*-ewnef 5S1 Main Street : Phone 1 Niesen's Hoort LIN(MJ:UM and CARPET ASHBALT abd RUBBER TILE WALL TILE Complete Installation Service o Carpet and Furniture Cleaning In Tour Home __-- o -- Service koME APPLIANCES Vltft Our New Showroom Highway 120 East Phone 48 McHenry, 111. Switfek Gl&ht Designers and Manufacturers of Quality Boats Sales and Service Complete Line of Quality Marine Products including Larcolord Pai&Ut and Varnishes. R. M. SWITZER S664B. Great St. (rear) --> North of American Legion Hall PHONE 79S-J At the east end of Main street stands this attractive structure in which eighty-six seniors have just completed four years of study and from which they will graduate on Friday evening, June 5. During the past year, a total of 425 students w©x£ enrolled in the McHenry high schools which is a considerably higher figure than in any previous year. ; ' ' : ' v :c> L & H Television Sales and Service Authorized Dealer* for • EMERSON » MOTOROLA "" '•"TWTMONT • * CROSLEY * SYLVABHA Repairs -- Installation == Insured Personnel ---- 606 Front Street Phone 909 McHENRY HQSIERY MILL '."Fine Quality Stockings" Crystal Lake Rd. TeL 850 Radio -- Phonograph « TV Repairing | AH Work done in a Mojfem ;i Service Department. Radionic Repair Shop 512 Main Street if McHenry^ Across from the Rank (Next door to Steffan's) LeRoy M. Smith 115 John Street - . Phone 770-W s Superior Pyrofax- Gas Service Bottled and Natural Oaa Apj^iajices r KLEINHANS Building Service 9 Lumber MdNMUlwork • Hardware • Paints i Highway 120 East PHONE 771-R Wiisop's Radio fnd Television .. Authorized Dealers for 4# PHILCO RCA VICTOR Complete Installation ft Repairs GUARANTEED WORK 204 E. Elm St. Phone 469 Window Shades and Venetian Blinds Made to Order Show Room at 523 Main, TeL S8 SCHREINpR'S Greasing (smmmm) Washing |ires --'Batteries "Complete Car Service" 416 Front St. Phone S44 Samisl & Me&tima* Packard Sales & Service "Ask tH T!h& , iWan • • ^ . .Who^" "V ""towns •'C - • ' ' j; One" 104 E. Pearl St. Hom 1010 HcHENRY tUMBER CO. MILLWORK ' COAL and COgf Ula^ION -- WALLBQARD A Complete Line of Roofing •and Building Mortals. «11 Main St. Phone 46 •**r PETE GIES SHOE fcEPAIRj • Men's Dress Shoes Work Shoes -- Children's Shoes Girl's Casual Shoes All Shoe Accessories 107 N. Riverside Drive ( • . - j i t " v - " » u -1 • b>: i