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* ^ Page Eighteen THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Thursday, October G» 1955 King and some more of the onetime real ball playcrc from Johnsburg. McHenry will have Kelly Conway, Ed Rossman and Sal j Meyers do the hard work tor them. ( I REVIEWING EARLY HAPPENINGS IN McHENRY and VICINAGE Plaindealer Files Furnish Memories of Yesteryears Compiled by A. H. Mosher »> •> »|. • j. 4.4..^ r(»RTY YEARS 'AGO Fr«m (Issue «f lOrtober 14, 1915 Ja< ob fr\dams Dies-- ; Jacob Adams, who passed away at his late home near Ringrwood on Tuesd a ^evening of last week, was born at1 Johannesburg, Germany. on May 10, 1858, and at the time of his death was fifty- -siseven years of age. Funeral services were held at St. Patrick's church here Friday morning. Rev. M J. McEvoy, pastor of the church, officiating. Eddie Wallis has a fine new pony cart and a new harness for his little Brownie pony. It is supposed that every person knew better than to destroy any of Uncle Sam's property. If not, to the party, or parties, who tore down a mail box last Sunday night, beware, take care. Farvwell [Party-- The young people of th* Ep- Wort h League tendered one of their number, Miss Ethel Jones, a farewell party at the home of her sister, Mrs. C. W. Goodell. last evening. Miss Jones will soon leave to make her home at Meriden, 111. Dwyer-Walsh-- The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Dwyer of Elgin and Mr. Walter Walsh,- the latter of McHenry, will take place Saturday morning at St. Mary's church, Elgin. The ceremony will be quiet and of simple appointment and will be followed by a breakfast to be served at the home of the bride's uncle, Thomas Dwyer, on Linden avenue. Hells (Hardware pusiness-- F. L. McOmber, who during the last quarter of a century has conducted a hardware store on the West Side, has sold out and will retire from business activities for a time at least. The purchasers are C. J. Reihansperger and W. J. Donavin of West Chicago, who, according to 'present plans, will take possession . of the business the "first of next week. Items lof Local Interest-- , A deer for Sayer's animal park at Pistakee Bay died while being hauled from the depot in a wagon on Tuesday evening. Ben Hiller of Volo, who recerttly purchased the Mrs. Emma Phillips home on South Water street, expects to move his family to this village some time in the near future. TWENTY-FIVE SHEARS AGO From Issue October J8, 1980, Farewell Tea-- !. Misses RoVena and Dorothy Marshall were hostesses at a farewell tea Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Charles Cunningham, formerly Miss Villa Rothermel. who is leaving to make her home in Chicago. The guests were: Misses Lillian" Stilling, Lorettta Steffes, Clara Miller, Dorothy Matthews, Florence Conway, Kathleen Givens, > Mabel Gorman. Mildred Gans, Theresa Karls, Rosina Karls, Clara Barbian and Mrs. Lester Page and Mrs. Weir Keck. Ostend Items-- Ostend school has btft eight pupils at present, one having changed his residence. Choose Their Officers-- The classes of the Community high school have recently organized and are busy making their plans for the year. The officers of the Senior class are: President, Harold Lindsey; vice-president, Ted Anderson; secretary and treasurer, Kenneth Boley. The Juniors elected the following officers for the year: President, Bob Peterson; vice-president. Donald McCafferty; secretary and treasurer, Donald Hayes. The officers of the Sophomore class are: President, Evelyn Anderson; vice-president, Cecil Regner; secretary and treasurer, Eugene Sayler. i Mlller-Skillman-- • | A pretty autumn wedding took I place at Johnsburg on Saturday, j Sept. 27, when Miss Mildred Mil- I ler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 1 Jacob P. Miller of Johnsburg, ! and Mr. Fred Skillman, son of I James Skillman of Indianapolis, Ind., took the vows which made them man and wife.. The ceremony was performed by Father Vollman, pastor of St. John's church, at the parish house Saturday morning. TEN YEARS AGO From Jssue of |Sept. /27, 1945 George Schubert-- The birthday anniversary which would under other circumstances have been celebrated in the George Schubert home at Mc- Collum Lake; , will hold no haippy memories in years to come, for at 5:30 o'clock on Wednesday evening, Sept. '26, "Mr. Schubert passed away on his fifty-fourth birthday anniversary. Native of (McHenry (Pies McHenry friends and relatives were saddened to learn of the death on Saturday, Sept. 22, in Elgin, of Miss Loretta Quinn. Miss Quinn died after a lingering illness, at the age of sixftythree. " . Old-time Baseball-- j A baseball game between Johnsburg and McHenry old-timers has been scheduled for the next Sunday at Johnsburg, where you will see "Shorty" Thelen behind the bat and Frank Freund in the pitcher's box, John A. Miller, No. Money Dow* Sears Roebuck 8c Co. GUTTERS - ROOFING - SIDING ALUMINUM COMBINATION WINDOWS and DOORS FOR FREE ESTIMATES , Call or Write FRANK GANS PHONE 187S-W 800. Riverside Dr. McHenry, DL III H i l l H I 11111I II ill HI 11 | | I I111.| I II H I I UTI.I:1 CHAIN LINK" MEANS SAFETY b PROTECTION FOR YOUR CHILDREN -- ALSO -- RUSTIC WOOD FENCES For FREE estimates Phone McHenry 724 Lyte D. Anderson ANDERSON FENCE and SUPPLY McHenry, ID, WANTE 1000 CUSTOMERS WEATHER-TITE ALUMINUM STORM & SCREEN WINDOWS NOW! $19 00 i I For Standard Size Including Installation and Life Time Guarantee DOORS $59.50 -- INSTALLED NO MONEY DOWN! First-Payment Starts 4 Months After Installation Fiber Glass Awnings and Jalousies PHONE NOW! -- McHenry 534-W-l ! ^ FOR FREE HOME DEMONSTRATION. " FOR HOME OWNERS ONLY! PHIL WALKER Route 4 - Box 864 McHenry, Illinois Plea«e Have Your Representative Call On Me Immediately /NAME ADDRESS CrtY PHONE Entertains at JParty-- j Mr. and Mrs. Lfewis Adams entertained • relatives at their home on Grand avenue on Sunday afternoon and evening in honor of their son, Gene, who recently returned from Pacific duty and was discharged from the army. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. George Schreiner, Mr. and Mrs. John Pitzen, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Pitzen, Mrs. J. M. Pitzen, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Pitzen, Lawrence and Bernice Pitzen and Mrs. Theodore Pitzen of this city, Edward Pitzen of Eau Claire, WSs., Mr. and Mrs. John (Butch) Freund and Steve Paul pitzen of Woodst6ck, and Mrs. Hausheer and s ItaughlUr, Marian, of Chicago. . Thought For The Week-- ^ "Luck means the hardships and privations which you have not hesitated to endure; the long nights you have devoted to work. Luck means the appointments you have never failed to- keep; the trains you have never failed to catch."--Max O'Rell. ANNUAL CHICAGCft > DAIRY SHOW WILt OPEN OCTOBER 8 Purebred dairy cattle t 'from many states have been listed for the third annual 'International Dairy Show, scheduled for the International Amphitheater Oct. 8-15, the management reports. The first entry consisted of a show herd of purebred Milking Shorthorns from New York. They are coming from the Last Chance Ranch near Lake Placid. Owners of the continents finest dairy animals will compete for over $40,000 in cash prizes that will be offered in the competitions featuring six breeds -- Ayrshires, Brown Swiss, Guernseys, Jerseys, Holsteins and Milking Short'horns. SIX FIELD MEN ENGAGED IN EGG LAW ENFORCEMENT Six full-time field men are now engaged in Illinois egg law enforcement duties. They began work Aug. 1. Prior tov that date this enforcement was handled by state food inspectors. In making this announcement, Stillmani:\£. Stankrd, director of the state Department of Agriculture, said anyone who- knowingly violates :;iany section of the Illinois egg act can expect prosecution, which might "result in tines, or. suspension or revocation of llceris^. . 1 lT»e;$et provides that: «ggs -bought fiwn pro- 4u<?eg$ muafc, k6rtandled \t first purchase; bad., eggs to be removed. 2. Spoiled or inedible' must not be bought* or sold as human food. ' 3.- Eggs. for retail sale musrt. be labeled s according to department standards either by "grade and sifce" or as "ungraded." 4. Egg advertisements shall show "grade and size" or "ungraded." The word "fresh" and similar terms must not be used unless eggs are Grade A or better. 5. Candling certificates and dealers invoices must go with eggs sold at Wholesale. Stanard pointed out that the egg law in no way regulates the dealer's method of purchase other than tp require candling and prevent the b&ymg»"-©£ - Joss eggs. In other words, the act does not require that eggs be purchased from the farmer on a graded basis. Save More Shop at Home eggs Subscribe to the Plaindealer DR. HENRY FREUND OPTOMETRIST At 136 S. Green Street, McHenry (Closed Thursday Afternoons) EYES EXAMINED -- GLASSES FITTED VISUAL TRAINING -- VISUAL REHABILITATION - COMPLETE VISUAL ANALYSIS DAILY 9 to 12 A.M". and 1 to BJPJL FRIDAY EVENINGS: 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT PHONE McHENRY 452 $ t IN THE BAG BUT IS IT SAFE? \ ' Too often, folks learn to their sorrow yj that money "in the bag." under the mattress or in other hiding places just isn'tsafe. Whether you save by bagful or pocketful, your money is better off ^ with us. It grows faster, and it's insured Dividend up to $10,000. 3% Current where your earns more Marengo Federal C AND LOAN savings association 102 N. State St. Phone 99 MARENGO, ILLINOIS Shop in McHenry PRQFEfSIOnRL DIRECTORS' FRANK W. SER, MJ). Physician and Surgeon 210 So. Green St. Office "flours: 2 to 5 P.M. U. 7 to 9 P-M. (Dally - Except Wed.) Saturdays 2 to fi PJM. Phones: Office Residence 164 2278 DR. J. C. GOETSCHEL Chiropractic Physician 25 Orchard Beach Road Office Hours: Mon.i Toes., Thurs., & Fri. 10 to 12 - 1:30 to 5:S0 - 7 to 9 Saturdays: 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. PHONE 748 B and B EXTERIOR DECORATING Free Estimates Fritzches Estates PHONE 560-R-2 DR. O. R. SWANSON Dentist Office Honrs: Dally Except Thursday 9 te 12 -- 1:30 to 8:30 Mon« Wed. and Fri. Evenings By Appointment Only Telephone McHenry 160 FRANK S. MAY BLACK DIRT Sand - Gravel - Driveways Excavating Route 5, McHenry, ID. Phone McHenry 580-M-l VIRGIL R. POLLOCK Life Insurance and Annuities Representing Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company 604 Court St. Phone 1168 McHenry, 111 // > \ > " ft-."-':--'.--: - *-»• >/ ' " ' "' ' ' felS&i Born of success--born for successl New !56 Dodge is your reward for the greatest sales gain in Dodge history. Sand Limestone VERN THELEN Excavating Gravel Black Dirt Dredging Tel. McHenry 1389 Boi 640, Rt. 1, McHenry, DL A. P.- FREUND ft 80NS • Excavating Contractors Trucking, Hydraulic and Crane Service -- ROAD BUILDING -- Tel. 204.M McHenry, DL New '56 DODGE Bom of Success to Challenge the Future! EARL R. WALSH INSURANCE Fire, Auto, Farm A Life InsoraiMe Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES When You Need Insurance of Any Kind PHONE 48 or OSS' Green ft Elm McHenry, HL SCHROEDER IRON WORKS Ornamental & Structural Steel Visit Oar Showrooms 8 Miles Souht en Rt, 91 PHONE 000 Here is a Dodge so dramatically beautiful, so daring in design tljat other cars seem ordinary by comparison. Here are revolutionary advances that introduce a new. era of push-button driving. Gone is the shift lever! You now "tune in" the range of Power- Flite automatic driving on the Dodge Magic Touch push-button control! New V-8 and 6 engines, with surging break-away power, up to 230-h.p., set a new standaiVl of thrilling performance. The look of success! The feel of success! The power 6f success! These are your rewards for the great Dodge advance --a» dividend of extra value made possible by the greatest sales gain in the industry! This daring new '56 Dodge goes on display today. Come see its dramatic neW Jet-Fin styling, and discover the thrill of push-button driving! THE MAGIC TOUGH OF TOMORROW NEWS FLASHI New '56 Dodge shatters every American stock car record on Bonneville Salt Flats! A. S. BLAKE MOTORS, Inc. 301 E. PEARL STREET Showroom Open Daily Til 6 pan. -- PHONE 156 Wednesdays and Fridays Til 9 p.m. McHENRY. ILL. Sunday 9 'Til 12 Noon