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•'"Ml Thursday, January 20, 1955 THE McHENBY PLAINDEALER REVIEWING EARLY HAPPENINGS VIN McHENRY and VICINAGE Plaindealer Files Furnish Memories of Yesteryears fortf years ago Issue of January 21, 1915 A deal was consummated a short time ago whereby George A. Stilling, the Water street gsLr- . age man, became the owner of a lot on the corner of Elm and Water streets, he having purchased the lot of Anton Engeln. The lot was purchased for garage purposes and ground was broken ^>n Tuesday morning for the erection of a fireprof building. The new structure will be 50x80 feet and will be modern in every detail. It will be ready for occupancy by April 1, until which time Mr. Stilling will occupy his present quarters in the John R. Knox building on Water street, near the river bYidge. 1 The marriage of Miss Barbara Steinsdoerfer, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Steinsdoerfer of Lily Lake, to Mr. Bernard Newnert of Chicago, was solemnized in that city on Saturday morning, Jan. 9. The bride of this happy union is well and favorably known to many of our people, especially among the younger folks. The ladies of the S Social Wheel were delightfully entertained at the home of Mrs. T. J. Walsh on Thursday afternoon last, there being sixteen ladies present. This being the first meeting of the year new officers were elected as follows: President, Mrs. T. J. Walsh; vicepresident, Mrs. M. Ott; secretary, Miss Alice Simes; treasurer, Mrs. J. B. Perry; flower committee, Mrs. Ruth Cowen and Mrs. James LadcL 4 Thirteen young ladies from this village enjoyea a sieigh ride party to Woodstock last Thursday evening, wfliere they «aw Annette Kellerman in "Neptune's Daughter" at the Princess theater. Those who comprised the party were Misses Anna and Irene Frisby, Lillian and Annabelle Heimer, Lena and Julia Stoffel, Agnes Dorley, Bertha Wolff, Anna Knox, Mary Burke, Lola Boyle, Martha Swank and Katherine Burke. Mrs. N. E. Barbian acted as hostess to the members of the .Gaiety club at her pleasant home *on Water street Tuesday evehing. Progressive cineh was played alia prizes awarded as follows: First, Miss Margaret Weber; second, Mrs: M. M. Niesen; consolation, Miss Elizabeth Thelen. The members of his family and the citizens in general received a severe shock early last Saturday afternoon when a telegram arrived from Chicago announcing the death of August Voeltz.' The deceased went to Chicago on the early morning train last Friday in a response to a call from the C. & N. W. officials. True to his ever obedient nature the faithful McHenry railroad flagman went to the office x>f the company's physician for a physical examination. Following the examination he started back toward the depot and while crossing the Kinzie street railroad bridge a switch train happened along. Mr. Voeltz stepped aside to let the train pass when he was struck by an open door on a refrigerator car, the sudden jolt causing him to lose his balance and fall into the icy waters' of the river below. He was rescued and taken to the hospital, where he died, pneumonia having developed.- Mr. Voeltz was born in Germany; May 16, '1850. He came to this country when he was 22 years of age and was employed for over forty years by the C. & N. W. railway. Mrs. William E. Whiting passed away at McHenry Jan. 17, 1915, aged 47 years. Jos. J. Mertes, the popular and wide-awake proprietor of Mertes' summer resort at Pistakee Bay, is having a 12-pound pike mounted and will soon have same on display at his prace. George Worts, known to the wrestling fans as "Scissor Bill," has taken up the challenge of Charles Geske, which appeared in the columns of the Plaindealer a couple weeks ago. The acceptance of the challenge as sent to this office reads as follows: "In regard to your challenge of the 7th, I am ready at any time and at any place of your choice to acfcept the challenge." -- George Worts. The fans of this village naturally expect the show to be staged here and will insist that Geske will meet his man in McHenry. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Issue of January 16, 1980 A beautiful and impressive event in the history of McHenry chapter; No. 547, Order of the Eastern Star; took place Saturday evening, Jan. 11, when the Masonic hall was opened for members and friends at the public installation of the officers of the chapter. The officers for the new year were installed as follows: Worthy Matron -- Miss Arlene Harrison. Worthy Patron -- R. 6. Gham- •berlin. Associate Matron -- Mrs. Galla Perkins. Secretary -- Mrs. Emma Fay. Treasurer -- Mrs. Alice Lindsay. Conductress -- Mrs. Jennie Eddy. Associate Conductress -- Miss Elsie Vycital. Chaplain -- Mrs. Ony Wheeler. Marshal -- Mrs. Cora Bassett. Organist -- Mrs. Mabel Johnson. Adah -- Miss Adeline Perkins. Ruth -- Miss Frances Vycital. Esther -- Mjrs. Lillian Cox. Martha --• Mrs. Varina Marshall. Electa -- Mrs., Alice Beavis. Warder -- Mrs. Florence Smith. Sentinel -- George Lindsay. Mr. and Mrs. 'W. P. Woodburn entertained a party of friends at their home at Woodstock Saturday evening, included in, the party were friends from McHenry and Woodstock. The guests from McHenry were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walsh, son, Earl, and daughter, Pender, Miss Dorothy Knox, Harold Bacon, Leo Winkel, M. A. Conway and Dan Bolin of Chicago. Concrete ...CUTS > DOWN WASTE Stop wasting materials by on-the-job mixing! Tell us your specifications and we'll deliver the light amount of the right concrete mix right on time! McHenry Sand & Gravel Co, "RADIO DISPATCHED" PHONE 920 "faster startsregard/ ess of how co/dit gets?" Vfes-Qtar)dard Premium Gasofine with 'Ve-fcer'does start your engine faster-at any temperature. Prevents gas fine freezing, too. That's mighty important these winter days." STANDARD WHITE CROWN Premium Gasoline has stepped-up volatility for winter. That means split-second starts even in Coldest weather. You won't need to worry about gas line freezing, even down to 20° below, or stalls caused by carburetor icing, either, The "De-icer" additive takes care of that. And, with octane levels the highest in our history, STANDARD Premium is designed to give you smooth, knock-free performance. Stop at Standard today for a tankful of quick-starting, freeze-proof, anti-knock gasoline. You expect more from (STANDARD) and it! BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Chancey L. Harrison of Ringwood arc** the parents of a baby girl, born Saturday, Jan. 11. Mrs. Harrison was formerly Miss Myrtle Wattles of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Young of this city announce the birth of, a little daughter on Friday, Jan. 10. She will answer to the name of Joan Ellen. Mrs. Young was formerly Miss Eleanor Walsh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. J.. Walsh of our city. x A pretty mid-winter wedding* of interest to many friends in this city took place on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 7 o'clock at St. Mary's church, when Miss Caroline M. Steffes, daughter of [Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Miller, became the bride of Mr. Norbert F. Kuchenmeister, son of Mr; and Mrs. Joseph Kuchenmeister, of Almena, Wis. B. W. Duker, about 78 years old, father of c. H. Duker, superintendent of schools of this city# died at his home in Nappanee, Ind., Monday evening. Believe it or not a local chain store has an ad in this issue (Jan. 16, 1930) advertising coffee as low as 25 cents per pound. (What a rush there would be if this happened today!) Mrs. Math J. Miller, who would have been 65 years old on Saturday, Jan. 18, died at her home in Johnsburg, Monday, Jan. 13, 1930. Elizabeth Schmitt was born on the homestead near Chapel Hill, where a brother, Anton M. «S»o ROBERT HAY "THE LOW OVERHEAD WAY" General Contractor Hew Construction and Remodeling LET US FIGURE FOR YOU Phone 622-W-2 ROUTE 4 McHENRY, ILLINOIS " Schmitt, now lives. She Is survived by ten children- and twentythree grandchildren. TEN YEARS AGO Issue of January 11, 1945 "Morris Crouch, high school senior, who left on Monday morning for service, was guest of honor at a farewell party held on Saturday evening at the Prairie school, south of McHenry. Closing the old year by becoming husband and wife were Miss Mildred Wozniak and Ernfrid G. N&son, the bride the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wozniak, who reside near McHenry, and the groom a former Crystal Lake man. Word comes that they were married on Dec. 30 in Wauconda by the Rev. Fr. John J. Mulligan of Transfiguration church. A son was born on Jan. 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Edward May at St. Therese hospital, Waukegan. We have just learned of the birth, on Dec. 28, of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. James Durley CUrran. Thought For The Week Smiles are the reflections of •kindness which the deaf can hear; the (dumb can understand, and the blind sense or feel. -- W. F. Kennedy.' A.H.M. POPULATION INCREASE Illinois has a record-high natural increase in population of 123,000 during 1954, according to the state Department of Public Health. The estimated total of 214,000 births in the state during the year set a new high record, while the estimated 92,500 deaths showed a decrease of four per cent from 1953. Out-of-state births to Illinois mothers will add to this natural increase. The state's population of 9,044,000 on July 1, 1953, increased to about 9,210,000 by Jan. l, 1955, according to Dr. , Roland R. Cross, state health director. Thp estimated 92,500 deaths indicate a mortality rate Of only 9.9 per 1,000. There were no serious outbreaks of infectious diseases during 1954, and preliminary indications suggest that heart disease and chronic diseases associated with older ages claimed fewer victims during the year. Shop at Home * Women in the public eye--and who isn't--know the importance of good grooming. Our careful cleaning makes your ensembles fit better, wear longer, look smarter. Call Now lor FREE Pickup and Delivery Service PHONE McHENRY 20 LOCAL CLEANERS 206 S. Green St. McHenry, ID. NATION OVER GOAL IN CARE'S '54 FOOD CRUSADE Chicago led the entire country in CARE'S nationwide FOOD CRUSADE through which Americans could send two surplus food packages to the needy abroad for just $1 as a Christmas greeting. Chicago's goal was $100,000, which w^uld pay the shipping costs of 200,000 packages. The Chicago CARE office announced that more than $100,000 has already been contributed by Chicagoans, and contributions are still coming. Nationally, the total went over the goal by a quarter million packages. The goal was 1,227,500 packages. Contributions for more than a million and a half packages have been received to date. Because of the outstanding public response, CARE plans to continue the FOOD CRUSADE during 1955, Miss Martha L. David, director of the Chicago CARE office revealed. Negotiations are imder way with the Foreign Operations and the Depart-, of Agriculture to determine what items can be obtained from farm surplus for a low-priced CARE food package to be regularly available for relief abroad. In addition to continuing, the FOOD CRUSADE, CARE plans to expand its program of self-help through which Americana am sending tools, plows and items, o The Belgian Society of the III* ternational Red Cross, the old*, est Red Cross society in t?& world, was founded on February 4, 1864. It Pays to LARGE AUCTION SALE Saturday, Jan. 22-12 Noon Having sold our farm, Bel Rue Acres, 3 miles west of Wheeling on Dundee Rd., and V6 mile south of Buffalo Grove Rd., 3 miles north of Arlington Heights on State Road and Vz mile east on Hintz Rd. ,%'r 6 JOHN DEERE TRACTORS tifltH FULL LINE OF FARM MACHINERY. wv \ ,v Owners , * Otto Anderson andH. L. Larsen Gordon Siade and Herman Behm, Auctioneers v T~7 L-:;. x 1958 NEW YORKER DELUXE ST. RfiOlt CHRYSLER'S lOOMILHONDOLLAR LOOK! pins silhouette rice by style I STYLE-CONSCIOUS MOFORISTS are acclaiming Chrysler as America's most smartly different car. Inches lower than other big cars, it exhibits the most striking new car design of recent years ... its long sleek profile as suggestive of motion as an arrow shot from a bowl Performance is more outstanding than ever, with new V-8 engines up to 260 hp. With PowerFlite fully-automatic drive ... Fulltime Power Steering, and Power Brakes . . . Chrysler looks like a real winner in '55. Definitely the car to look at first this year. EASY TO SPOT A MILE AWAY . ;. from its massive forefront with smartly divided grille clear back to its boldly distinctive Twin-Tower tail lights, Chrysler for 1955 is to/tally new! Sleeker, lower and longer . . . here's a nev£ look of forward motion: a new look that leading fashion authorities call "tailored steel." It's Chrysler for 1955! INGENIOUS INNOVATION for 1955: Chrysler's new PowerFlite Range-Selector is now on the dash. Allowing easier control ... it also heightens the > "cockpit" effect of the front compartment styling. GOOD DRIVERS DRIVE SAFELY 1 COLBY MOTOR SALES 12 S. Main St. Pfione Crystal Lake 1110 * Crystal Lake, QL -- FOR THE BEST IN TV, SEE "IT'S A GREAT LIFE/* "CLIMAX" AND "SHOWER OF STARS." SEE TV PAGE FOR TIMES AND STATIONS