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(Mr. and Mrs. WfcIt Meyer of |2io S. Blackhawk, McHenry, eturned recently after spendthe summer in Japan. This "Mrs. Meyer's account of their fxperiences j # By Georgiana Meyer C| Walt, Linda, Jim and myself Le finally getting settled down kom our all-summer stay in While Linda and Jim lere able to stay only one Jnonth, due to employment, I Remained until my husband came lome at the end of August. * While he was sent there to lork, the rest of us enjoyed Ourselves getting acquainted U^h the friendly Japanese. |l»y really to try to give you toe 'red carpet' treatment in the hotels and Restaurants. We became ^acquainted with jjguite a few college youth who vould take us sightseeing and 1st help us so that we would 3I welcomed. One thing aall these young people is jhat their one dream is to be ible to come to America, and they want to be able to speak English well. Most of our stay in Japan was spent in Tokyo, but we did ftpend a few weeks in Kyoto also. While in Kyoto, one of the events We saw was the Gion Festival jgrade. Hiis is a parade of very large floats about three stories high, pulled by manpower. They fare decorated in beautiful tapestry rugs, some of which are ibout 400 years old. This was all go much different than our grades in the States. We visited many of the Shrine s tod Temples, both in Tokyo and Kyoto. Tours were made through palaces, gardens, pearl farms, lacquer ware factories tod jewlery factories. Much to our surprise, all of the handicraft work is still done all by hand. After just one week in Japan 1re were invited to dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Osamu Saburi in Kyoto. TTiis was our first introduction to Japanese home life. As we entered the front door we were greeted by our hostess, whom we had never, met before. She only spoke a very little English, but Mr. Sa6uri spoke very good English. As still the custom in Japan, we removed our shoes and were given slippers to put on. This custom should be brought to the UjS. as I think most of us would like this for the comfort and the cleanliness. We had a delicious dinner with some Japanese style food and some American style food. As one travels through Japan Recall Japanese Visit 11 HOLIDAY HILLS NEWS INEZ YOUNG MS-MR Wed., Oct,, 2, 1968 - Plaindealer - Sec. 2, Pg. 5 PROPERTY OWNERS BUY TRUCK FOR ROAD UPKEEP A special meeting ofthe Holiday Hills Property Owner's association was called and held on Friday, Sept. 20 at the VFW Post 4600 in McHenry. The purpose of the meeting was for the approval of the membership to purchase a truck. The truck will enable the road committee to carry out the extensive work needed to maintain our roads with greater ease and efficiency. After considerable discussion the group voted to purchase the truck. George Haasl, director of special projects for the McHenry schools, spoke on the Oct. 5 bond referendum for a new junior high school and answered the questions which the group presented. A vote was passed to endorse the referendum. NEW HIGH SCHOOL I had the opportunity to visit our new high school, as I hope many of you did at the open house. See this new building, use itandyouMlbeproudthatif s a McHenry school. •CRUISING DOWN THE RIVER' LaVon and Jim Dowhin spent an enjoyable Sunday afternoon recently as they went cruising down the river with their friends, Marcie and Harold Foss, Mary and Bill Sale mi, and Father James Husky. REUNION J. Sterling Morton high school class of '43 will hold its twenty- fifth reunion at CP Hare Inn Saturday, Oct. 12. If anyone jig from that class or any other", class is interested in attending the reunion, tickets will be available at the door. Since Clar and I are both from that class, we would be glad to supply any further information desired* . GREETINGS A happy birthday, today, Oct* 2 to Lynn Weiss, to Mark Schroeder and Ken Kathan on the third, Roy Breede, Joey Foreman and Roseanne Catanzaroon the fourth, Gerry Breede and Linda Filip on the fifth, to my Clar on the sixth and to Dawn Heise on the eighth. Mrs. Walt Meyer, standing at left, her daughter, Linda, right, and James Meyer, center front, pose with some of their new Japanese one finds that the country is about one half western and one half Japanese custom, which makes one's visit even more interesting. One of our visits took us to the southern Island of > Kyushu, to a small Japanese town called Miyazaki City. Walt and I spent this weekend visiting with Pastor and Mrs. Dwight Johnson and family, a missionary family whom we met in Wonder Lake about three years ago. Walt and I were the first English speaking visitors that the Johnsons had in almost a year. Because this was a small town and less influenced by the Western world, we saw a much more intimate view of Japan. This was the highlight of my trip. When I asked Linda if she had any comments about the trip she replied: "The friendliness and thoughtfullness of the people really impressed me. Through many college students I learned much more about the Japanese, and their way of life. Japan is a very quiet and beautiful place, and even though some of the customs are different, I fell in love with the country at once. I hope some day I may return and become re-acquainted with the many friends I made during my short stay. Traveling to a foreign country is a wonderful experience, and I thank my Dad and his company for making it possible." When Jim was asked he replifriends. In back are Sabu and Kazxi and in front, Hidebo and Naoto. This is the covered bridge in the Heian Shrine, creating a lovely and very typical view of the country. ed: "It was just all swell and some day I hope to return to see all of my new friends again." I think that this is my feeling also. Walt will be returning to complete his business one of these months soon, and I do hope that I get to return with him again in the near future. Shop In McHenry MEDICARE INCREASE Beginning in January, an older person who goes to the hospital under Medicare will be responsible for the first $44 of his hospital bill - now running about $66 for the average hospital stay by a Medicare beneficiary, Bernard Barnett, Social Security district manager, said. The $4 increase (from the present $40 deductible) results from a provision in the law requiring an annual review of the deductible amount. The first such review, the law provided, was to be made in 1968. Come see the cars with the come-closer look. ff &S & m New top-of-the-line Olds 88: Delta 88 Royale They're at your Oldsmobile dealer's right now. Captivating cars like this all-new Delta 88 Royale --youngmobile thinking in a big, beautiful package. Sportier looking vinyl top--that's youngmobile thinking. Longer, easier riding 124-inch wheelbase --that's youngmobile thinking. So is the custom pinstriping. The side fender louvers. The no-vent panoramic windows. To say nothing of a Rocket 455 V-8. They're all standard on Royale, along with all the new GM safety features. There's even an ingenious anti-theft device to keep your Delta 88 Royale your Delta 88 Royale. Stop in soon. See all the cars with the come-closer look. They're on display and waiting for you right now. Escape from the ordinary at CMdsm©MS(2 dealer's: Toronado, Ninety Petta $118, 4-4-2, Cutlass,Vista-Cruiser. GM IMPORTANT NOTICE to the Voters of McHemy County Registration Day SAT., OCT. 5,1968 Only properly registered electors may vote in the General Election to be held November 5, 1968 as provided by the Permanent Registration of Electors Law of Illinois. REGISTERED VOTERS who have MOVED FROM ONE PRECINCT TO ANOTHER within the County since last registering, or from one address to another within the precinct of their residence, MUST APPEAR before the County CSerk or the proper registration officer and sign an application for change of residence, stating the old and new address, on or before October 8,1968. VOTERS who are REGISTERED IN ANOTHER COUNTY and are now residents of McHenry County MUST REGISTER in McHenry County on or before October 8,1968. REGISTERED VOTERS who have not voted in any Primary or General Election for over a period of four years must re-instate their registration, in the office of the County Clerk on or before October 8,1968. PROPERLY REGISTERED VOTERS DO NOT HAVE TO RE-REGISTER No person shall be entitled to be registered in and from any precinct unless such person shall by the date of election next following have resided in the State one year, within the County ninety days, and within the precinct thirty days, and be otherwise qualified to vote at such election. Every applicant who shall be twenty-one years of age or over on the day of the next election shall be permitted to register, if otherwise qualified. To constitute residence under this Act, a permanent abode and dwelling place within the precinct are necessary. The County Clerk's office at Woodstock is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except Saturdays, and any elector can register at said office up to and including October 8,1968. For your convenience, any one of the following Special Deputy County Clerks and Deputy Registration Officers will register you or take care of your registration in the community in which you live on Saturday, October 5,1968 MAAK OF CXCCLLCNCC RILEY Arnold W. Dahlman, R.F. D. 2, Marengo MARENGO Rewa M. Crittendon, City Hall, Marengo Otto Zickuhr, RR 1, Marengo DUNHAM Nellie C. Wittmus, 312 Marengo St., Harvard CHEMUNG Dorothy Mathews; 405 Garfield, Harvard Janice Uhlir, 307 Church Blvd., Harvard ALDEN Lenore L. Bottlemy, Alden HARTLAND Mamie Tornow, 15820 Nelson Rd., Woodstock CORAL . Iva M. Schauer, Union GRAFTON Margaret E. Dwyer, Woodstock St., Huntley Arlene B. Fetzner, 1419 Del Este Vista, Crystal Lake Elizabeth W. Ridgway, 330 Hampshire Ln., Crystal Lake DORR Celia Feldt, 110 E. Jackson, Wpodstock GREENWOOD Helen M. Asmus, 3412 Thompson Rd., Wonder Lake Matthew M. Schalz; 12214 St. John Rd., Woodstock HEBRON Lorena C. Hutchinson, 10006 St. Albans, Hebron RICHMOND BeuSah Karls, 5502 Kenosha St., Richmond Edward W. Lyons, 4002 White St., Solon Mills William F. Beese, 7918 III. Rte. 173, Richmond BURTON Clarence J. Miller, Spring Grove Elaine Oxtoby, 7704 Bliven St., Spring Grove McHENRY Carol Bateman, 5111 W. East Ln., McCullom Lake, McHenry Earl Walsh, 3429 W. Elm St., McHenry Irma E. Gunther, 4216 Riverview Dr., Sunnysede, McHenry Dorothy Stiller, 3709 W. Clover St., McHenry John Thomas Licastro, 1603 North Ave.; Lakeland Park, McHenry Eloise A. McCafferty, 7808 Oakwood Dr., Wonder Lake Kathryn P. Vacula, 4420 E. Wonder bake Dr., Wonder Lake Victoria M. Bottari, 1621 Pleasant Ave., Lakeland Park, McHenry Pearl Sweet, 1104 W. Althoff Dr., Pistakee Hills, McHenry Wilbert Hecht, 5217 W. Maple Hill Dr., McHenry Dorothy A. Adams, 1910 W. Bay Rd., McHenry Bernadette Davis, 3202 W. Golfview, McHenry Jeanne A. Holm, 5611 Meadow Hill Ln., McHenry Elizabeth Johnson, 5406 N. Lake St., McHenry William J. Bolger, 906 Allen Ave., McHenry Dorothy Himplemann, 3611 N. Midde Ave., McHenry Martha Pritchard, 4412 N. Maple Leaf Dr., McHenry WUWDA Dreda F. Robertson, City Hall, Crystal Lake Mary Ellen Flanagan, 2220 Rte. 176, Crystal Lake Marjorie E. Davidson, RR 9, Box 387, McHenry Pacita R. Morrison, 119 W. Valley View Dr., Lakemoor, McHenry Herbert F. Clausen, 601 S. Broadway, McHenry Ross LaMotta, 2605 Forestwood, McHenry Bernard V. Narusis, RR 2, Box @69, Cary Barbara Olson, 7812 Crystal Springs Rd., Woodstock Frank Rezabek, 1604 Nish Rd., Crystal Lake Mabel M. Downey, 84 Gates St., Crystal Lake ALGONQUIN Alfred T. Christian, Village Hall, Algonquin Carl M. Dehmlow, 320 S. Harrison, Algonquin Boyd R. Miller, Highview Dr., Fox River Grove James W. Frisch, Northern Illinois Business Service, 118 SVilain St., Cary LuciSlle C. Dowd, 411 Oriole Tr., Crystal Lake Louis F. Fehsenfeld, Fox River Valley Gardens, Barrington William A. Rickert, RR 1, Box 51, Crystal Lake Agenes C. Schaak, 11 Clarke Ave., Lake in the Hills, Algonquin Anne L. Whotney, 14 Lake Shore br., Cary E. Carney Gilkerson, 95 S. Williams St., £ggp@j! Lake Mildred Hawkinson, 144 Lill Ave., Crystal The County Clerk's office will be open for registration on Saturday, October 5,1968 from the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please take care of your voting registration so that you will be able to vote for the candidates of your choice at the said General Election, November 5,1968. .VERNON W. KAYS rfi 'yii >-^vcrtraura w. IVMH County Clerk, McHenry County, Illinois ^ffyinia M. Schnell, 627 Leonard Pkwy., take Richard William Bowes, 200 N. Second St., Cary Mary A. Cowlin, 185 Lakeshore Dr., Crystal Ldko Phyllis K. Walters, 1463 Lowe Dr., Algonquin V \