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Thursday, August 30, 1962 THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Page Eleven Twin Told Tales FIFTY YEARS AGO Taken from the Files of Aug. 22. 1918 ^Theo. Winkel has purchased Trie E. W. Howe house and property «n Broad street, near the park, and will take possession of the same next spring. Mr. Howe will build a new home in this village. Gus Anderson, known in Mc- Henry and around the lakes as "Shor'y", was shot and killed by a companion following a violent quarrel near Fox ^ike Friday night. ^ Miss Arline Ogden of Belvidere and Mr. Victor Meyers, second son of Mr. and Mrs. George Meyers of this village, were united in marriage by Rev. D. Lehane at St. Patrick's church, yesterday, with a reception following at the home of the bridegroom's parents. Peter Wirfs has purchased the W. A. Fisher house on pnter street, which he and his Jmily have occupied for some •ime. Miss Ella Mollohan entertained a company of schoolmates and friends at a lawn party at the E. S. Wheeler home Tuesday evening. The event was given in the form of a farewell to schoolmates and friends, most of whom will start out in the various paths life on or about Sept. 1. Owing to 'he fact that the lights were out from 9 until 12:20 o'clock Saturday night, the second show could not be given at the airdome. The inconvenience also hurt the dance at Eagle hall. Only twenty-five couples had the patience to wait for the ligh* and trip the light fantastic to the strains of music furnished ^ the Imperial orchestra. FORTY YEARS AGO Taken from the Files of Aug. 24, 1922 The spectators who witnessed the exciting finish of •he second of last Sunday's boat races from Justen's pier had no more than recovered from the thrill before they were given another one that Sas teven more exciting. The fcond was caused by the giving away of a portion of the pier occupied by a number of women and children. Fortunately no one was injured and outside of a thorough drenching no damage resulted. Members of the Ladies Aid society of 'he M. E. church acted as hostesses at a gathering of old friends and neighbors which took place at the ffime of Mrs. Sarah Sherburne, the occasion being her ninetieth birthday. Mrs. John W. Schaffer, wife of the owner and proprieter of the McHenry garage, was declared the winner of first prize for dealers' heavy cars, at the ladies' auto driving exhibi'ion in front of the grandstand at the McHenry County fair Saturday afternoon. She drove a sfiorts model Cleveland Six for which her husband has the agency. Six automobile loads of relatives from Chicago arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ward Sunday for the annual family reunion. Fortythree people were present to enjoy a luncheon on 'he lawn and social afternoon. ^Of interest to many local folks is the marriage of John E. Geary of Wauconda and Miss Francis Bernier of Chicago, which took place at Transfiguration church, Wauconda, Aug. 14, with Miss Mary McCabe and brother, Edward, as attendants. They will reside on the Geary farm north of Wauconda. Anton Wasilouski, tenant on old Givens farm now owned by L. D. Lowell of Crystal Lake, was placed under arres' Monday by Deputy John R. Knox who discovered a still when he went there to question Wasilouski about a fracas he had gotten into Monday night. Ground was broken on Washington street, near Maple avenue, on Monday, for a new \|j|lTie for Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Burke. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Taken from the Files of August 26, 1987 For the second time in two years, this vicinity has been made proud by the selection of one of its farms as the winner in Chicagoland's neatest farm contest, sponsored by the Rjye Milk association. This $»ar the 26 acre farm of Henry J. Stilling, north of McHenry, is the new champion gold medal farm of District 6, winning first place over twenty o'her farms, of this district entered in the fourth annual project of the P.M.A. The automobile owned by Leo Freund, which was stolen from his garage a week ago, was recovered at Milwaukee I^Kday night. A fourteen yearold inmate of the Wisconsin Industrial school at Waukesha was found in possession of the stolen machine. About seventy-five motor-' cyclis's, each bringing his wife or sweetheart, enjoyed an outing on the picnic grounds at the M. A. Sutton farm Sunday.. The three motorcycle clubs of Chicago came here upon the HEBRON YOUTH RECOMMENDED FOR HIGH FFA DEGREE Richard E. Walters, Hebron FFA chapter, is one of sixteen Future Farmers of America members from Illinois who will be recommended 'o receive the organization's highest degree, that of American Farmer, at the thirty-fifth annual convention of FFA in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 10 to 12. H. R. Damish, state supervisor of agricultural education, reported he has received information from FFA headquarters in Washington, D. C., stating that the boards of student officers and directors of the national organization have reviewed the Illinois applications and will recommend to the delegates at. the convention fhat the sixteen boys receive the coveted degree. Approval by these boards usually is tantamount to election by the delegates. Each degree winner will receive a certificate and gold key from the FFA organization, plus a cash travel allowance from the Future Farmers of America Foundation, Inc. (suggestion of William Theide, an Emerald Park summer resident who is president of a motorcycle club and also sells motorcycles. The annual get-together of the Su'ton clan was held at Lake Defiance Sunday, when dinner and supper were served, featuring fried chicken and corn on the cob prepared out doors. Games and contests were enjoyed, with Mrs. Joe Sutton proclaimed winner in the married women's race and Lucille Larkin winning the girls' race. The men's race was won by E. R. Sutton and the boys' race by Charles Sutton. The annual reunion of old schoolmates and friends was held at the summer home of Mrs. A. K. Burns at Hickory G r a n g e S a f u r d a y a f t e r n o o n , with folks present from Chicago, Wood stock, Ringwood and McHenry. The ability to withstand pain deer-eases as education and culture advances, doctors tell us. How Can I ? by Anne Ashley (Persons who wish to have help with specific problems may write to Anne Ashley in care of W. L. Gordon Features, 9th floor, Resor building, 37 W- 'Seventh street, Cincinnati 2, Ohio, sending along a stamped self-addressed envelope.) Q. What can I do when perspiration odor still clings to washable materials after they have been laundered? A. Soak for an hour or more in warm water containing three or four tablespoons of salt for each quart of wa'er. Or, sponge the stained part with warm water, containing a little vinegar, apply powdered pepsin, and work into the cloth. Let stand for several hours, keeping the spot moist, then brush off 'he pepsin, and rinse by sponging with clear, warm water. Q. How can 1 make a glass cement ? A. Just melt some common alum in a glass spoon -- and you'll have a very efficient cement for mending glass, china, or metal articles. Q. How can I thaw frozen meat quickly? A. Wrap it in some aluminum foil, and place in a moderately hot oven for 18 or 15 minutes. Q. What can I do about varnished chairs during the hof season when the clothing persists in sticking to its surface? A. Treat these chairs by rubbing well with a cloth moistened with turpentine. Then rub briskly with a cloth moistened with boiled linseed oil. Let the surface dry thoroughly af*er each application. Q. How can I discourage the birds from eating my grass seed? A. Soak your grass seed overnight in a strong bluing water made with liquid bluing. Sow the seeds the' next day. The birds will not be tempted ti dine on seeds treated in this way, and they will alae grov? faster. Q. How can I insure the removal of lint when laundering black garments? A. By making the final rinse one of vinegar and water In equal quantities. There will be no vinegar odor. Q. Can you suggest an efficient way of hooking two or more card tables together into one long table for a family gathering or picnic? A. This can be done by antting the adjacent pairs of legs Into snugfittfng tin cans. Be sure to use cans that provide, a tight fit for the two legs and that are high enough to keep the lengths of the two legs together. Q. Is there any way I can remedy soup fhat is too salty? A. Try adding two or three pinches of brown sugar to your soup. This will remove the salty taste, but will not sweeten your soup. Q. How can I repair cracks and small tears in a child's inflatable swimming pool? A. Try pressing some plastic electrical tape over the damaged spots. Q. What can I do about a screen door 'hat is sagging and is out of plumh with the door opening? A. Square this screen door with a turnbuckle, procurable at your hardware store. The top of the turnbuckle is attached to the hinge side of the door, and then the wire is stre'ched diagonally across the door, and the turnbuckle screwed until your door is brought back square. Stale Suspends Three County Driver Licenses The office of Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentier, drivers' license division, has announced the suspension of the licenses of Robert G. Bentley of Alden, William O. Huebner of Algonquin and Lyle E. Szabo of Rt. 2, Harvard, all for three violations. Probationary permits were issued to John E. Carlson of Wonder Lake, Richard K. Mercure and Johnny Williams of McHenry. London built the world's first subway, starting construction in 185". It operated on steam until 1891, when electricity took over. UNIT 491 ' A n n o u n c e m e n1 h a s b e e n made of the following chairmen for the ensuing year: Americanism, Eleanor R e i d; auxiliary loan and education, Lenore Cooley; child welfare, Pear] Cooper; civil defense, Midge S c h a r f; community service, Lois McCormack; coupon, Marge Picke't; Elgin, Marie Howe; fish fry, Elaine Gray; Girl's State, Lillian Bolger; Gold Star, Helen Birmingham; juniors, Joy Landre; kitchen, Frances Matchen; legi s l a t i v e , H e n r i e t t a V y c i t a l ; members and laision, Marge Mikota; membership, Lillian Miller; music, Katherine Frazer; past presidents' parley, Mary Einspar; Pan American, Lydia Fenner; Poppy, Maria Guettler; rehabilitation, Peggy G a r r e l t s ; s u n s h i n e , G e o r g i a Stueben: veterans' craf1, Eddie Meyer and Reba Owen; ways and means. Dorothy Diedrich and Ruth Mrachek. There is a great need for a publicity chairman. If anyone is interested, please contact Dorothy Weichmann at 385- 1137. We also need a co-chairman to help with child welfare. This is a big job and any assistance will be appreciated Jefferson gave us our system of dimes, quarters and dollars as units of money. 300 PRESENT FOR DEMOCRATIC ANNUAL CORN BOIL Many national, state and local Democratic candidates were among the more than 300 persons who gathered at Wonder Lake last week for the annual Democratic corn boit. The ctrn boil wound up a day of visiting for some of those present. County Democratic women formed a new group, while ^candidates also had a chance to meet with party workers and precinct committee members to strengthen their campaign workers for this November's general election. Heading the list qf distinguished visitors was Rep. Sidney R. Yates, Democratic candidate for the U. S. Senate. He has been a Congressman for fourteen years. Mrs. Yates spent the day talking with women's groups. Eugene O'Brien, Woodstock, was master of ceremonies for t heP brief program. Introduced were John Kimball, candidate for U. S. Congress, and Mrs. Kimball, Deerfield; John Murphy. Mundelein, State Senate candidate; George T. Wilkins, state superintendent of public instruction candidate; Albert H. Pearson, Illinois representative nominee; Roger Seaman, Chicago, president of the Young Democrats in Illinois; Herbert Franks, Marengo, county president; Mrs. Barbara Ronan, Mundelein, state central com- WATCH THE MAILS for the Price Surprise of the year on All Remaining 1962 Chryslers, Plymouths & Valiants A. S. BLAKE MOTORS, Inc. 2508 W. Route 120 McHenry. III. Phone: 385-3102 mitteewoman; and Mrs. Theresa Schultz, McHenry, county central committee chairwoman. Billy Giblin, Marengo, county Democratic central committee chairman, was in charge of the day's activities. Candidates for county office who were introduced were Tom Weeks, treasurer; Joe Coleman, county judge; Clarence Hummell, superintendent of schools; and George Welcome, Woodstock. Nobody u n d e r s t a n d s t h e farm problem, but everybody knows how to solve it. The oldest known polished lens was found in the ruins of Nineveh, and is 1% by inches in size, very well done. ZONING CHANGE: ASKED TO SELL, REtfT TRAILERS A petition has been filed before the zoning board of appeals, for Lawrence and. Dorothy M. Freund. They are requesting a change of zoning classification from- "B-l" business to a conditional use in order to sell and rent coaches and trailers used for family camping purposes. This property is located on the south side of Route 120. approximately 1% miles east of McHenry. The hearing on this petition will be heard in the city hall in McHenry on Sept. 5 at 3 p.m. SHOP IN McHENRY 11 Reasons Why To See Us II Too Need A Water System or Weill 1. 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