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Thursday, July 14» 1955^ MCHENRY PLAINDEALER <• 'I' 'I1 <V 'I1 •'• <• 'I' 't' •!' 'I* <• •!• 'l' •}• '!• 'i1 <• •{• 'M- '»"I' •!• 4* '«• 'I' I REVIEWING EARLY HAPPENINGS IN McHENRY and VICINAGE 9 Plaindealer Files Furnish Memories of Yesteryears Compiled by A. H. Mosher FORTY YEARS AGO From Issue of July 15, 1915 Mrs. Adolph Tietz-- Mrs. Adolph Tietz, who during the past five years has made her home in McHenry, passed away at her home on Elm street last Friday morning. Edwin P. Granger, the youngest son of the late Hon. F. K. ^ Granger, passed away at the home of his mother on Main street Monday morning of this week. He was iborn in this village on July 21, 1874, and had always made his home here. He attended the common schools of this village, and after leaving them assisted his father, who at that time practiced law in McHenry. McHenry County Bank Closes-- The news of the closing of the Citizens State Bank at Crystal Lake last Friday morning caused quite a sensation throughout McHenry county and no little amount of .anxiety to the directors, stockholders and depositors of the institution. "The Adventures of Alice"-- J. B. Ro'tnour offers his ever popular Flora DeVoss company in "The Adventures of Alice." More people, more vaudeville, the strongest popular company in the west. Special attraction in the famous cabaret entertainers, the Bergers, introducing the Love Waltz, the eastern dance that has made New York talk. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO From Issue of July 10, 1930 Father Weber Resigns-- Rev. William Weber, pastor of St. John's church at Johnsburg for the past sixteen years, has resigned the pastorate and left the first part of last week for Chicago, where he will retire from active work and make his home with his sister for a year at least. It has not been decided who will succeed Father Weber as pastor of the church, the pulpit being filled last Sunday by a missionary priest. Father Weber has been the friend and counselor of the members of his parish for the past sixteen years and has worked faithfully in their interests and for the welfare of the church. Three Drownings-- Three drownings in as many days is the record-breaking toll of deaths in this vicinity ushered in with the month of July. As warm days come most people take to the water and the number of casualties mount higher. The first drowning was in Mc- Collum's Lake Sunday morning when Bruno Kutz, of Cicero, drowned in an effort to save his sister-in-law, Miss Martha Pawinski. , FARMERS II you have something to Buy, Sell or Trade • ADVERTISE In the PLAINDEALER Foster Rnuil, 19, was drowned in Wonder Lake Tuesday evening as he was swimming with several companions. They were on the west side of the lake 'and the drowning occurred in about eight feet of water. The lad was considered a good swimmer. The waters of Fox river claimed a victim in the second drowning of the season when McClinton Wallace of Chicago, 28 years old, drowned at Emerald Park Tuesday morning. Miss Regner Injured-- Miss Caroline Regner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Regner, received a broken arm and other cuts and bruises in an automobile accident on the evening of the Fourth. The accident occurred on the Johnsburg road near the John A. Miller subdivision, as Miss Regner, accompanied by her little nephew and Miss Verona Amann were driving towards home. Her car, collided with a touring car as its driver was making a left-hand turn into a, driveway of the subdivision. Tuesday afternoon of last week when a hay pulley fell from-the roof of the barn and struck him on the head, knocking him unconscious. He sustained serious injuries, including a cut across his forehead which »extend$ to his right ear, several fractured bones and broken jaw bones. Mrs. Henry Meyers-- Mrs. Henry Meyers, 66 years old, died at her home on Pearl street Sunday evening, July 6, 1930. Although she had been ill for several weeks, her death was unexpected by her many friends here. Thiel was taken ill the previous morning and he lived less than a day. The deceased was born in Germany sixty-seven years ago and came to this country with his parents as a child. He was a carpenter by trade, but had been retired for a few years. He never married and made his home with his brother, Jacob Thiel. Child Injured-- Lucille Steinsdoerfer, six-yearold daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew SteinsdoerfeV, of Griswold Lake, narrowly escaped death Tuesday afternoon when she was dragged by a frightened pony she had been riding. The little girl was having a good time riding the pony around a field when the animal became frightened and started to run to the barn. The pony ran across the road, through the barnyard and into his stall in the barn, dragging the almost unconscious chijd, whose clothes were torn from her as she was pulled over the stones and rough ground. Farmer Injured-- Edward Peet, a farmer living about one mile north of Ringwood, was seriously injured on 'Car Tunes" By Justen .KEnaima-iwar "George, if you'd go over to JUSTEN STANDARD SERVICE, you wouldn't have to blow so hard for service!". Complete Car Service All makes & models. We Give Cash Discount RED STAMPS JUSTEN'S STANDARD SERVICE Corner df 120 & Richmond Rd. Phone 1150 McHanry, 111, A DJELIVERED MILK IS FRESH only hours from the farm Local supply... fast, efficient processing gT. dependable home delivery service ... three reasons why oar milk is (arm-fresh every day. Convenient-to-use glass milk bottles safeguard its rich flavor^ too ... from dairy to your refrigerator door. Call us about having your milk delivered NOW. It's a wonderful habit yoall ^find mighty easy to live with the year round. Mickay the Milkman says "GLASS BOTTLES ARE BEST ...BY EVERY TEST!** For Your Convenience We Deliver Two Half Gallons at Gallon Prices Freund's Dairy, Inc. Route 31 Phone McHenry 195 2 y2 Miles North of McHenry TEN YEARS AGO From Issue of July 5, 1945 Two Deaths-- The Ringwood community is sorrowful over the passing of a life-long resident, who gained innumerable friends through the passing years because of a life lived unselfishly, in the interest of her family and acquaintances. Mrs. Charles H. Carr passed away at her home on1" Tuesday morning, July 3, after an illness of about four months. She had been confined to a Waukegan hospital for four weeks and had returned to her home thfee weeks ago. She was 73 years old. The Johnsburg community has lost a respected resident, William Thiel, who died at his home on Tuesday morning, July 3. Mr. Old Friends Hold Reunion-- Old friends and neighbors Iheld a reunion one afternoon last week at the Michael Knox home at Terra Cotta. The afternoon \Vas spent in reminiscing, after which a delicious lunch was served. Those present were Miss Mary Fleming, the Misses Bridget and Mary Ann Doherty, Mrs. M. J. Walsh and Miss Ellen Doherty, Miss Nellie Doherty, Mes. John Phalin, Miss Kathryn McLaughlin^ ivfrs. David Powers and Mrs. Ja~Kjt Walsh. Thought For The Week-- "Thank God every morning when you get up that you have something to do which must be done, whether you like it or not. Being forced to work, and forced to do your best, will breed in you temperance, self-control, diligence, strength of will, content, and a hundred other virtues which the idle never know."-- Charles Kingsley. HARVEST TIME BRINGS CHANGES FOR ACCIDENTS Farm people suffer moj-e acci dents du£in£ mtrtfj?sts5ason than at any/ other\time of year. why ^Extension Safety Specialist O. L,. Hogsett, University of Illinois College of Agriculture, urges farm workers to heed the advice, "Harvest time is be careful time." Be especially careful during the rush of harvest, when the chances for accidents mount rapidly. Harvesting is a season when too many farmers get in so big a hurry that they fail to take necessary caution. First step for. safe operation of harvesting machinery is to put it into good condition before the harvest begins. This means that seats, controls, steps and the mechanics of the machine should be in good repair. Shields or other safety guards must be in place- .before the machine is taken to the field. So save yourself and your pocketbook by following these few safety rules. 1. Always be alert; never take a chance. 2. Keep all shields and safety guards in place. 3. Always stop all machinery DR. HENRY FREUND OPTOMETRIST At 136 S. Green Street, McHenry , (Closed Thursday Afternoons) EYES EXAMINED -- GLASSES FITTED VISUAL TRAINING -- VISUAL, REHABILITATION COMPLETE VISUAL ANALYSIS HOURS: DAILY 9 to 12 A.M. and 1 to 5 P.M. FRIDAY EVENINGS: 6:00 to 8:S0 P.M. EViENINGS BY APPOINTMENT PHONE McHENRY 452' before oiling, adjusting or unologging it. 4. Do not wear loose or ragged clothing around machines. 5. Always operate your tractor at a safe speed, and be extra careful with tractors aqd other machines on highways. Rial 6. Keep small children far away from harvesting machinery. 7. Do not jump off equipment while it is moving, 8. Obey highway rifles and signs, and use proper headlight# and tail lights at night. ' . NOTICE JOHN F. BRDA & S0N SHEET METAL SHOP GAS & OIL HEAT Formerly located at 101 No. Green Street Have moved to their NEW LOCATION In Back of Mi Place Restaurant , ON GREEN STREET PHONE 1062 WL-. lar He Ever Owned! Time was ^vhen a man wouldn't have considered a Cadillac until he had owned four--or five--or even six different motor cars. But nowadays more and more motorists -- like the happy man you see above --are stepping right up from their first car to a Cadillac. There are, we think, two basic reas'ons for this wonderful change. To begin with, the temptation to make the move to Cadillac has never been greater than it is today. The car's arresting grace and beauty ... its captivating luxury and graciousness ... and its heart-winning performance have all been brought to new peaks of perfection for 1955. And secondly, the path that leads to Cadillac has never before been so clearly marked or so easily traveled. Take original cost, for instance. The lowestpriced Cadillac costs little more than many models in the medium-price field. And then consider Cadillac's gasoline economy and upkeep expense. Few automobiles of any size or make will travel farther on a gallon of gasoline . . . and the car is so soundly built and engineered that it is all but free from any save the most routine costs of maintenance. And, finally, there is the car's resale value. Year after year, Cadillac cars return their owners a higher percentage of their investments than any other automobiles in the land. So if you want a Cadillac--don't feel that you have to advance gradually to the car of cars. If you are ready to make the move to Cadillac, the automobile you now own is the perfect stepping-stone. Why not stop in soon and see for yourself? You'll find that we have some;very pleasant news for you about cost and delivery, OVERTON CADILLAC PONTIAC Co. 400 FRONT STREET McHENRY, ILL. PHONE 17 mi - -i