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Volume 80*-- No. 21 "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30. 1954 10c Per Copy • • e t • r'« «*8 I and ; M^anderin' Dick Heuser arrived home last week after almost, four years o: duty with the Marine Corps. Dick's .enthusiasm for the Plaindealei (every page of it, he says) during this long period reminded us of th< Story told by Melvin Walsh tc Former Publisher A. H. Moshei during World War n. It seems the young Aniiy mar Was .serving at a southern camp and shared his home town papei with a buddy who hailed from e larger city and received ne> *veekl> news. Although unfamiliar with MoHenry, he come to feel close tc the community through his regilai reading acquaintance with Joca! names. After perusing the Plaindealer thoroughly one day, he observed tc the local soldier that Mrs. "X' must have found her maid because he noticed she had taken hei classified ad out. . The MoHenry Choral club's new president, Arthur Mueller of Islani Lake, announces Monday, Oct. 4 as the deadline for new member, since rehearsals are already unde way for the December prograi/n Membership now stands at 70, highest in the organization's his tory. Other newly elected officers in elude PhyllisWhitfield of Wofide: Lake and Mary Ann Wegener o: McHenry, vice-presidents; Am Cuda, secretary; and Loreai Jones, treasurer. Kids' Day was pronounced a success by Fred Marks of the McHenry Township Kiwanis club, sponsor of the button drive conducted locally last Saturday. Ali money laised will b£ usgQ by thf club to maintain lis local program for the community, sucl as assistance to underprivilegec children. • <Jirl Scoiits assisted the Ki wanis members, tbeir wives anc "H" Stinflspring, 11-year-olt sob of Mr., and Mr*. Harry P Stinespring," Jr., just receivec word that he has passed his no vice examination and can henc< become a ;*ham" operator. No doubt, the air waves wil soon be filled as he transmit: over station WN9JX2. To date, pennies have beei put into the penny banks placet in the local junior high schoo in their "Million Pennies" drive Jars are being assembled an< posters made at present and SOOT the containers will be placed ii t h e v a r i o u s b u s i n e s s l i o u s e . throughout the city. Miss Celia Page, daughter o Mr. and Mrs. Ray Page, wa recently elected secretary of thi collegiate choir at Illinois Wes leyan University. This is Miss Page's third yeai to sing with the choir. Audition: for the group were held the firs week of school. Last year che choir sang a three national conventions and ii the past has been the officia choir for the National Convoca tion of Methodist Youth. The} have participated in performances with the Chicago Sym phony for the last two yean and have sung with the Bloomington- Normal Symphony. It's never too late, if you arc Still alive, to be 'careful on thf highway. PARENT-TEACHER GROUP OPENS NEW SEASON NEXT WEEK St. Mark's, Pare;;' Teacher association. opens tile fall sea:or at 3:15 o'clock. on Wednesday Oct. 6, at which time a film or "Hints on Interior Decorating' will be shown. Tfy$jre will also bf a short prevue of confirmatior dresses presented. Mrs. Jack Buckie, president announces the following committee chairmanships for the year: Mrs. Elmer Freund and Mrs. Car] Antonson, calendar; Mrs., Ralph Smith, ways andr means; Mrs. Ernest Freund, Health; Mrs. Geo Kauss, 'teen activities; Mrs. Chas. Vycital, athletics; Mrs. Maurice Clark, publicity; Mrs. Fred Meyer, nominating , committee; Mrs. Arnold Anderson., book auditing; Mrs. Elmer Hettermann, Mrs. Roy Miller and Mrs. Stanley Diedrich, First Friday, breakfasts. Other P.T.A. officers are Mrs. Bernard Matchen, vice-president; Mrs. Charles Br da, secretary; and Mrs. Ray Albfight, treasurer. SCHOOL CLASSES, Homecoming One Highlight Of Fall Season With events of the future filling the school calendar these Yall days, it is quite natural that one of the most important bits of business carried on within classes and' organizations' has been to elect officers to lead these activities. The classes have selected their oilficers as follows: Seniors: Gregory Nowak, president; Richard Yokely, vice-president; Shirley Berthoux, secretary; Melvin Freund, treasurer. Juniors: Dan Green, president; Ann Lundborg, vice-president; Sleanor Tv>dd, secretary; Kathleen Anglese, treasurer. Sophomores: Carol Schmitt, president; Sue Stinespring, vicepresident; Ray Jensen, secretary; John Hogan, treasurer. Taking a lead in formulating plans for homecoming on Oct. 16 vill be the Student Council, officers of which are Bob Bitterman, president; Virginia Audino, vicepresident; Kathleen Anglese, secretary; and Anne M. Lundborg, •eporter. -Heading the schobl's Athletic association is Bob Bitterman, one >f the M.C.H.S. regulars this year, as president; Jack Pearson, vice-president; Ann Marie May, secretary-treasurer. The Girls' Athletic association has as ,its president Virginia Aulino, a\ Senior, and "she will be issisted 'by th£ following: Peggy W h i t i n g , v i c e - p r e s i d e n t ; Ann Marie May and Lois Claybaugh. secretaries; Peggy Stamer, magazine manager; Betty Wright, chairman of the board; Pat Long, treasurer; Betey Huff and Shir-, ey Thurlwell, Yrepresentativ6s-at-? arge; Barbara XjJable and Shirley 3erthoux, class representatives. Band Pflfcm/r. *,* The school band has, selected pSetty president, Peggy idling, vice-president; Barbara Uggert, secretary Joanne May 2aroI Schmitt and Jean Blake, 'ibrarlans; Roberta -Wirfs, Jewel' Way. ajttd Kathleen Freund, memjerS ojl the uniforrft committee. Virginia Audino will act as ^resident of the orchestra, with T u d y Freund, ^vice-president': ^eggy *- Whiting, secretary; and }ue Stinespring and Jane Blake, ibrariaris. Mixed chorus officers include Tudy Freund, president; Bob Biterman, vice-president; Karen Olon, secretary-treasurer... The boy's chorus will be head- «d by Bill Weber, with Bob Nelon serving as vice-president. The Tirl's chorus officers are Lois ;laybaugh, president; Ann Marie t l a y , v i c e - p r e s i d e n t ; M a r g e Teund, secretary-treasurer. Peniy Fike and Karen Schmelzer >.re librarians. Judy Freund will also head the tewly formed Drama club, with rackie Moss, vice-president; Lary Thomas, treasurer; Terry teid, secretary. F. F. A. The Future Farmers of Amer- -a has /as its leader Dick Wisell, who is being assisted with t he many projects planned for he year by Harry Diedrich, vice- >resident; Ted Schaefer, secreary; Mark Zimmerpian, treasurer; John Hogan, reporter; Fred lowman, sentinel; William iHcor, advisor. The ^Future Homemakers of vmerica elected Penny Fike as heir president; Betty Wright, 'ice-president; Jewel May, secreary; Kathleen Freund, treasurer; Catlileen Anglese, publicity reationa; Jane Blake, degree chairnan; Kathy Anderson, program •hairman. Section officers of the organisation include Jenny DeYoung, oorothy Martinec, Kathleen Anglese, Laurel' Loff, Nancy Thovn- •on, Belly Seizor,-Dlar^ Tft*"*. _,inda Anderson and Penny Fike. POLITICAL SPEAKERS Joseph Meek, Republican senatorial candidate, Vernon Nickell, •andidate for re-election as state superintendent of schools, and Warreri Wright, candidate for treasurer, are scheduled to speak n Woodstock at the court house on Oct. 1. The public is invited to attend. VETERANS ENJOY OUTING LAST REGISTRATION* DAY IN COMMUNITY' SET FOR OCTOBER 5 ^ Unless you are properly registered you will not 'be able to vote .at the election to be held Nov. 2 or at any stats or county election or thereafter. That is the warttffly of - County Clerk Raymond lb. *^W©odB, who urges that all pejp40ty» of voting age avail themseW^^o^ Jjgj_e opportunity of beccTO^jf properly registered next wjp^, l Everyone is aske$f»- check his or her registration In tHfe office of the county clerk or with the local registration offi&ai. If there has been a changtHjpf address, this change should p$.Vmade not later than Oct. 5. )§».. It is possible to rtjfflfcter at the polling place in your precinct on Oct. 5 between the >l$urs of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. The laftt day for registering in the ofJ|fce of the county clerk is Oct. 4S',\ For the convenieiile of the public, special depujly county clerks' and deputy Registration officers will register y$u or take care of your registration in the community in which jjou live up to and including Oct. '-.i. The registrars locally include Albert Krause, McHenJy; Justus Kellner, Wonder Lakej^Mrs. Margaret Erhardt, LilymooS*; Fred J. Smith, Johnsburg and Charles J. Freund, Spring Grove. Consider Two Propositions For Theatre Guild Season Two propositions f<$r the ensuing season's prograjn>v of plays were discussed at a r&j&lar meeting of the McHenrgr County Theatre Guild held in -JWoodstock last Thursday evening^ The possibilities were of continuing with professionals as has been done in the past or turning Jhe entire project into a civic theatre group. It was decided to contact a Chicago producer first and see if he would be interested in carrying on the theatre with professionals before undertaking the FLAN MEETING OF CHAMBER BOARD, ^McHENRY CLEEGY A long discussion on the future Marine Day in McHenry oc- ]&ipied much of last Monday eve-; liing's meeting of the Chamber of Qommerce, first -gathering of the iall season. j It w&s decided that in the near future a meeting of the board of directors and members of the clergy would be called to discuss the ^situation and see if some agreement can be reached. The iciea of a possible one-hour change in the hour of the morning parade was the only suggestion offered Monday night which Seemed to give promise of a posslble means of settling this controversial subject. , Dyring the evening, it was decided that a poll, with expenses to be assumed by the Chamber, Would be conducted to determine each members opinion on the continuance of Marine Day and their willingness to assume a S^iare of work in its presentation. .5 It was disclosed that the f&54 Water festival had resulted in a xtet gain of $900, which will be spent for civic improvement. of various kinds, m view of the fact that this yearns, event was the , first in the seven-year history of Marine Day to be financially so successful, there are many who are anxious to do everything possible to assure the continuance of the event. In the past, from funds taken ia, at the winter carnivals, the Chamber has found it possible to help such civic betterment projects as the street light fund, the Ice skating rink and purchase of a snow removal tractor for the city among others. Members have considered as a future project the purchase of stbp and go lights at the intev- Sfction of Green and Elm streets, cost of wftich would run $7,500. The need for such lights has long been felt and some time ago the state gave its O.K. provided the city provide the lights. Money seems to be the only item hold-' ing up their installation, i Christmas decorations and Aviation Cadet RpHkldft Ouwr* Jfehting 'also up for disof McHenry has entered the final Hussion Monday, night, smother Photo by Kolin These are some of the twenty-six paraplegic veterans from Hines hospital who enjoyed a day's outing at the Chain O' Lakes game field, east of McHenry, last Saturday. It was the fourth year that the outing has been held locally, sponsored by the. Chain O' Lakes game field owners, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Effers, and the Hilicrest Rod & Gun club. Birds were released especially for the veterans, who used 1,000 sheila to bring down 114 ducks. Later, a duck dinner was served at the clubhouse, with Math Schulein present to entertain with card tricks. Left to right are A.. H. Lihdsey, 1584 Oak avenue, Evanston, shown with cap, kneeling; A. J. Maggio, conservation officer (with glasses) and Walter Klimek of 5554 N. Ozanim, Chicago, (right in chair) a veteran. The dog's name is Junior. News About 0# Servicemen phase of his training to became a jet pilot in the United States Air Force. The 20-year-old student is learning to fly th$ propeller- powered T-28 trainer at Greenville Air Force Base, Miss. After completing his T-28 courses, he will begin flying jthe T-33 jet. This is the training version of the F-80 fighter. Cadet Guerra is scheduled to receive his silver pilot's wings on Feb. 24. He is the son of Guesseppi Guerra of McHenry and the late Mrs. Guerra. Eugene Dowe, son of the Charles Dowes, and Harold Schmitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Schmitt, are home on furlough from Camp Chaffee, Ark. Thomas Adams of Camp Chaffee, Ark., is home on *a fourteenday furlough, visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Adams. FARM CENSUS project which has been undertaken largely* by the organization. New potes are equipped for various types of decoratioh which are bfeing studied by a committee before a vote is taken at the next meeting. In the past, the Chamber of Commerce has spent between $800 and $1,000 each holiday for the* purpose of city decorating. A retail merchants' committee was also appointed to set Dollar Day dates for the next year. A diversion to the business of the evening was the recording which members heard of the girls participating in the Marine Day queen contest in which they expressed their gratitude for the opportunity provided them to participate. Auxiliary Donates $50*989 To Hospital Edith" H. Kelly, president* of Memorial hospital women's auxiliary^ has presented Donald Still, treasurer of the hospital board of directors, with, a letter announcing the auxiliary's gift. The following statement was issued by Mrs. Kelly. "On Aug, 29, 1951, at a meeting of the board of directors of the women's auxiliary for Memorial hospital, a motion was unanimously adopted stating that the auxiliary would undertake to raise $50,000 for the hospital building fund. Through the untiring effort of the auxiliary, $50,000 has been raised and, is now on deposit We are happy to tell you that this, money will be available for use as required in the building of the proposed new addition to Memorial hospital. We "also pledged' the continued assistance and cooperation of auxiliary.". f On receiving this pledge fi m the women's auxiliary, Mr. siill expressed thanks in behalf of the board of directors and the people of McHenry county, saying, "With this gift and that of the medical staff, our goal is more than 25 percent raised. We feel more confident than ever that the people of the hospital service area will meet the challenge to more than subscribe the balance needed. It is proof that those closest to the hospital realize the i urgency of having this expansion program completed at an early date." In the past week, organizational meetings have been held throughout the area and, to date, over 100 volijnteer workers are enlisted. It is expected that the organization, when completed, will be composed of over 500 citizens of the hospital service area. LIST HIGHLIGHTS OF FUTURE EVENTS OR CALENDAR? OF TMKN? McHENRY HOLD FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL MEETING OF FARM BUREAU Tonight, Sept. 30, is the date selected for the forty-second annual meeting of the McHenry County Farm Bureau, which will be held at 8 o'clock at the Woodstock Community high school. An important two weeks of activity in rural McHenry county will reach its peak at this time. Guest speaker will be W. B. Peterson of Geneva, secretary of marketing for the I.A.A., who will talk on ways to solve marketing problems facing farmers. Nine directors will be elected. Five men were re-nominated at township meetings, while four new names will be submitted to farmers at the meeting. Others may be nominated from the floor. Re-nominated were Charles Weingart of McHenry, president; Herbert Kiltz, Dorr, secretary; Thurlow York, Chemung; Dale Noe, Marengo; and Ray Rattray, Algonquin, vice-president. New nominees include Henry Hemmingsen, Union, succeeding Harvey Fedrowitz, Coral township; Lorie Steadman, Spring Grove, succeeding George Richardson, charter member and a director for several decades, of Burton; William,. Steffan, Hebron, for Lawrence Johnson, Hebron; and Lyle Paulsen, Woodstock, for Henry Hartman, Hartland. One of the highlights of the meeting of county farmers and their families will be the county policy development report, a comprehensive statement reflecting the views of farm people as expressed in a series of local meetings and in opinions offered during the meeting tonight. This report will go to the' UlinoisjjQ|rt cultural association annual "Ufeet» ing in November to help fArmu* late the state farm policy for ^Vo local fh-£S QCcupled Uua. at»~ JL055; - j tention of firemftri last Friday. The first occurred about 2 o'clock in the afternoon when a pile of corn cobs started burning very close to a building on the Alien Wagner farm on Rt. 31, near Ring-wood. The building was saved. About 8 o'clock that same evening, a neighbor noticed a car burning in the Pine Tree Stables at Pistakee Bay, believed to have been caused by a short in the wiring. By the time it was detected and firemen could get to the scene, the car was destroyed. FIREMEN CALLED OUT TWICE TO FIGHT FLAMES GRAND JURY SUMMONED The September grand jury was summoned for duty on Monday. Included on the panel are Anton Schmitt and Lina Kilday of McHenry. Several Unexpected Deaths In McHenry Area Mourned This Week Emll P. Schwertfeger, 44, ot Establishment of a field office died f "fxpef: for the 1954 census of agricul. ^^ fy „at >, ture was announced by Edmund |hoSpita1' Woodstock. Although A. Moss, who has been appointed supervisor for this area. The census field office will be located at£ 254 U. S. Courthouse, Chicago;! The territory assigned to this; office for the 1954 census inW: eludes McHenry among seventeen, counties. Approximately fifteen crew leaders and 225 enumerators will be employed to take the farm census in this area. SHERIFF'S MEETING 4 The McHenry County Deputy Sheriff's association held its monthly meeting Tuesday evening in Harvard. Guest speakers were two representatives of the federal Immigration department, who talked on immigration and Operation ' Wel-^ack. MeCONNELL DEATH William Steven McConnell of Woodstock died at his home, last Monday morning. He was 43 years old. Mr- McConnell was well known in this area, having been engaged in the insurance business for many yfears as well as being executive secretary Of the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce. .' I Am A: Country Newspaper I am a country., newspaper. I am the friend of the family, bringing tidings from other friends; I speak to ttiem as they sit in the twilight of late summer evenings or in the glow of the winter's lamp. I help to make this evening hour; I record the great and the small, the varied acts of the days and weeks that go to make up life. I am for and of the home; I follow those who leave humble beginnings. Whethar they go to greatness or fall along the way, I take to them the thrill of old days, with wholesome messages. I speak the language of the common man and my words fit his understanding, My congregation is larger than any church in my town and my readers number mqre than those in the schools. Young and old alike find in me stimulation, solace, comfort. I am the chronicler of man's existance. ,1 am the word of the week, the history of the year, the record of my community in the archives of state and nation. I am the lives of my readers. I am the country newspaper. (National Newspaper Week is being observed Oct. 1-8) not in good health for several inonths, he hod been able to be about some until the jnorning of tiis death, when he was removed io the hospital. , The deceased was born in Wisconsin, April 6, 1910. He had lived in McHenry for^ four years, Coming here from Chicago. Mr. Schwertfeger was past Aommander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was also a J-memJber of the local Legion post. Surviving are the widow; Lorraine; two sisters ' and two brothers. The body was taken to the Peter M. Justen i Son funeral ' hf»me until 1 o'clock Saturday, trihen the. body was removed to t&e chapel at 2449 N. Lincoln ^aVenue, Chicago, where services v.'brc held Monday, Inte:!r.T* was in River Grove. Algot Olson A heart attack was blamed for the death of Algot Olson, 65, •who was fyund by a neighbor in Jys Pistakee Bay home last Wednesday evening, Sept. 22. It was believed that he had died some time the previous night. ^ Mr. Olson, who lived at 2144 Agatate avenue, Chicago, had come to the Ray to do some carpenter work. When he failed to return home Tuesday evening, fris family was not alarmed, inking he had not completed the job. However, when he failed £o arrive home Wednesday night, they called a neighbor, Gerald Bcasenberg, who went to investigate. • Me found Mr. Olson lying on FORMER MEMBER OF FRENCH RESISTANCE GROUP VISITS HERE Ybple* , \ Township meetings were devoted largely to the discussion of local problems. Reports show the following as heading the list of topics: Toll roads, single ballot, in primaries, the increasing highway accident toll, social security and teacher tenure. No mention was made of the farm program, indicating agreement of those present at meetings with the flexible law enacted recently by Congress. A cut in the spread between what the farmer receives and the consumer pays was urged at township meetings. Entertainment will be furnished by the sports festival square dance team which earned an "A" rating in state competition. SEVERAL PERSONS RECEIVE INJURIES IN THREE ACCIDENTS The Nelson Davis family of Pistakee Bay is entertaining a most distinguished guest in the person of Madame Suzanne Lemonnier of Paris, France. Mrs. Davis became acquainted with her after first meeting her daughter as the two were travelling to Europe alboard the Queen Mary in 1949. Both Madame Lemonnier and her daughter have been recognized numerous times for their car' work with the French resistance movement during World War II when the country was occupied by the Germans. Madame Lemonnier has received the Freedom medal and her daughter, in addition to that recognition, has also been awarded the d cLi de gucric and the King's medal (for bravery under fire) given by the king of. England. During the war years the two courageous ladies are credited for saving at least sixty American flyers, keeping them in their home under the most strict secrecy. A secret code was employed to assure the safety of the men and the French family. Mademoiselle Anita, who was an employee of American Telegram Telegraph in Paris, once took two days away from work to go into the surrounding counfryside and help some American servicemen get back to the city. This was only one of several such excursions, - many of them Four . persons, including one from McHenry, Lars Stromstedt, were injured Sunday evening when a car in which they were riding went out of control and hit a tree on the blacktop road three miles south of McHenry. Miss Clauss, 31, of Chicago, and William Benton, 42, of Crystal Lake, were the most seriously injured, Miss Clauss suffering a severe laceration of one leg and cuts about the head. Benton received chest injuries. Both were treated at the Memorial hospital, along with Mr. Stromstedt and Paul Griva, 29, of South Chicago, driver of the Another accident of less serious nature occurred Sunday when a car driven by Clara Edinger, 21, of Rt. 3, McHenry, crashed into an embankment on Rt. 14, north of Woodstock. Her auto went off the highway on the right side of the road and in her attempt-to .get .it back onto the pave^ngiii the car civ^->--- to "the opposite side. An abandoned car which had turned over just off Rt. 31, near Johnsburg, was reported to local police on Wednesday of this week. Investigation of the • license plates disclosed that it belonged to a Wooddale, 111., resident. Contacting members of his family by phone, it was learned that he was in a state of shock and was unable to tell what happened or how he managed to get home. COMMUNION SERVICE The McHenry Community Methodist will join in a world-wide communion service on Oct. 3, as it has been doing since 1940. requiring a walking distance of ma*- commander and residing in New York. A more than fifteen miles. (Continued on Page 8). second daughter, Meg, is a lead- Anita is now Mrs. K. P. Hart- i ing Paramount star in Paris. • Calendars of coming events become crowded each year about this time, with the various organizations making plans for special events before the opening •of the ^holiday season. One of the most important, es-. pecially to those most interested in the progress of the beautiful new addition to the Methodist church, is the open house and consecration service to be held there in connectioa with the dedication on Sunday, Oct. 10. Dr. Ray Bond, northern district superintendent, will act as guest speaker during the morning church services and will actually dedicate the new building. During the afternoon, between 2 and 4 p.m., the general public is invited to make a tour of the structure. Tea will be served in the new stainless steel kitchen. Friday, Oct. 15, will be a big .day for not only the youth of the community but for atf sports-minded individuals, for this is homecoming at M.C.H.S. The Warriors "will play Barrington in an evening game under lights, the main event to be preceded by a bonfire and snake dance Thursday night and a parade of floats and king and queen candidates Friday afternoon. The Student Council is at present very busy making plans tot homecoming, one of the biggfest events of the school year. Saturday, Oct. 16, is the daj»~ selected by the local . Masonic lodge for the observance of the centennial anniversary of the organization. Extensive planning is now under way to make it a day long to be remembered. Highlight of the program Will be a dinner in the high school cafeteria which Will be open to the public. ; . Next In lioe comes the bazaar which the; Order of Eastern Stsr is planning for Saturday, Oct 23, at Acacia ballk Something new >ias been added- this wear in the Of with specialities prepared by selected culinary artists. Mrs. John Neuharth and Mrs. Victor MUbrandt are in charge of the event. Annual Carnival The same ds ». teachers and pupils are preparing for the annual carnival at Edgebrook school from 7 to 10 p.m. There will be the customary .side shows, moyiisf games and cake, walks, with lunch to include such typical items as hot dogs, popcorn and candy. In the same festive mood is the annual dinner and bazaar which the W.S.C.S. of the Community Methodist church is arranging^ to be held in the new church addition, on Nov. 3. '-'jj Handiwork of all kinds will be featured in special booths, and one of those delicious dinners so characteristic of the ladies of the church will be served after 5:30 in the evening. Nov. 18 has been set by the Kiwanis Club of McHenry Township as a tentative date for the. annual football banquet honoring the 1954 football squad. As usual, this will be held 'lit the high school cafeteria and will feature a talk by a prominent sports personality not yet selected. Last year a record crowd of 300 guests were in attendance and it is believed the seventh annual dinner this year will attract ev$n more. - ; •II Centennial Plans Drawing To Close? ^ Records, plus the memory 'otf ' living old-timers of McHenry Lodge, No. 158, A.F. & A.M., sire bringing reminiscences and providing a complete history a$ plans for the centennial Oct. 16 draw to a close. The McHenry lodge Tealljr dates back to Feb. 25, 1854, when it adopted; by-'aws of the. Fistic kah LC££2 152, A.F. & A.M.. • anl was chartered In October of the same year. The first eight years of its existence must have been difficult; but by 1870 meetings began to bp held in Smith's' block and the meeting hall was beautified with drapes. Records show that many festivals took place, big installations were held and there were many dancing parties. Dancing was a favorite mode of recreation and the quadrille was {he favorite dance. Records are full of references to hard, cold Winters and much trouble with stoves. The hardest of all seems to have been felt on March 28, 1878, when on installation night only two officers appeared at the lodge hall. The two officers who succeeded in reach* ing the hall, with guests, retire# fife (Continued on Page $)