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PG. 4 - PLAINDEALER - FRI. MAY 16, 1969 Twice Told Tales FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of May 9, 1929) Three men, John* Gors of Mount Prospect, Keipeth Tadders and Edward Jorgenson of Chicago and Robert, the 8 year old son of the latter, came out to Pi stakee Bay Saturday where they planned to enjoy a fishing party over the weekend and return to their homes Sunday evening. As nothing was heard from them by late Monday afternoon a search was begun and the overturned boat was found in "the middle part of Pi stakee Lake. The four bodies were not found until Tuesday night about 7 o'clock., Mrs. George Miller entertained a party of friends at her home Sunday evening in honor of the birthday anniversary of Mrs. John Stilling. A delightful evening was' spent in < cards and dancing. -Alva Peterson, mechanic at the Hettermann Motor Sales garage, Main Street, had a narrow escape Saturday when he was struck by a 100 pound hoist which fell from its fastenings in the ceiling striking him while he was at work. The members of the bunco club met with Mrs. Elmer 01- sen at her home on Thursday afternoon. At the close of the games refreshments were served. Mrs. Olsen was presented with a lovely gift as it was in honor of her birthday. Leonard Franzen of Ringwood sold out his barber business to Mr. Dick of Salem, Wis. Mr. Franzen and his family have moved to McHenry where be ie employed in a barfea he is employed in a barber shop. Depths erf tragedy are sounded by A1 Jolson in "The Singing Fool/' the special production which comes to the Empire theatre for four nights starting Sunday, May 12. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Howard and Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Ei The Boards of Education Districts 15 & 156 will receive bids on all gasoline and oil for motor vehicles at the McHenry Public Schools. Your quotation should be marked "gasoline bid" and mailed or delivered to Mr. Glen Blank Transportation Director School Districts 15 & 156, 3926 W. Main St., McHenry, 111., on or before May 23, 1969 at 12:00 noon. The board of Education Districts 15 & 156 reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids. Additional information may be obtained at the Board of Education office at 3926 W. Main St., McHenry, 111. (Pub. May 14, 16, 1969) IEGM NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on May 13th, A.D. 1969, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as WESTERN MORTGAGE BROKERAGE CO. located at 3440 Elm Street, McHenry, Illinois 60050. Dated this 13th day of May, A.D. 1969. Vernon W. Kays County Clerk. (Pub. May 16, 23, 29, 1969) I Schoewer spent Monday in Chicago and attended the game at the Sox park seeing Babe Ruth play. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of May 4, 1944) Many local folks who remember the Russel Turner family, former McHenry residents, will be sorry to learn that Harold Turner, private first class, has been listed as missing in action in the Mediterranean sea since some time in February. Clayton Bruce, who for the past seven years has been manager of the Shelbe Farms near Ringwood, has accepted a position with the United States department of Agriculture, and is now located on the Sinissippi Farms owned by the late Governor Low den of Oregon, 111. The lengthy illness of Michael Winkel, a resident of Lily moor, ended in death April 29. Mr. Winkel was seventy years old. Illinois leads all other states in the nation in total membership in the American Legion this year with 103,1 il. This is the highest membershin in the history of the organization in Illinois and tops a previous high mark set by New York. McHenry county's contribution to this record is the highest membership in the history of the county with 908. This tops the high of last year which was 877. Miss Clara Miller, who for the past twenty-five years has faithfully and efficiently fulfilled her duties as telephone operator in McHenry, was honored for her spendid service record by her , co-workers one evening last week. The previous week she was honored at a luncheon also at the Riverside hotel with W.H. McCormac, district traffic superintendent of the telephone company in Elgin. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of May 7, 1959) On Monday, May 4, the new MeHenry post office was dedicated; A beautiful- flag which previously was flown over the post office department in Washington, D.C., was presented by Mr. Justus to Mr. McGee and in an impressive rite the flag was raised. The parade held on this day was led by the high school band and its director, Paul R. Yanda, and followed by the Legion and auxiliary color guards, the V.F.W. auxiliary color guard, the Legion auxiliary members, Boy Scots, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and Brownies. John E. Looze, as chairman of the dedication committee, acted as master of ceremonies introducing Rev. Edward C. Coakley, pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic church, who gave the invocation. Guests BtUe Church AVERAGE FIVE STORMS Illinois has an average of five severe winter storms each year. These snow and/or Ice storms cause more damage than any other kind of severe weather, including hail and tornadoes, according to the Illinois State Water Survey. Among the historical storms, the greatest direct loss was $12.5 million and two deaths in the storm of Dec. 17-19, 1924. Relative severity of the Jan. 26-27,1967 storm can be seen in its record of $£2 million in direct losses, $174 million in indirect losses, 56 dead and untold injured. The maximum snowfall ever recorded in.Illinois was 37.8 inches at Astoria, in western Illinois, during a very severe storm Feb. 27-28, 1900. This compares with a high point total of 26 inches at Peotone, south of Chicago, in the January 1967 storm. AID BEAUTIFICATION -- One of the first McHenry churches to enter into the work of beautification in connection with the program of the Beautification council was the Alliance Bible church, John street. At left, Glenn Hansen (on ladder) Donna Hansen and Jim Robertson are shown washing windows high above the front door. At right, two young people demonstrate the power of soap and water in Spring clean-up. Christine Chrr§tensen and Donna Hansen are at work. Below, Jeff Borter lends a hand in cleaning flower beds. James Madden of Spring Grove passed away April 22 at the home of his daughter. Mr. Madden was 101 years old and was an early settler in Spring Grove and lived in that community his entire lifetime except for the past three years when he lived with his daughter in Milwaukee. Mrs. Helen Haynes, a member of Shoreland Waukegan Chapter of National Secretaries association (international) attended the annual Illinois state divison convention at the Orlando hotel in Decatur, 111. The convention was held in connec - tion with National Secretaries week. Mrs. Haynes is secretary at the Nelson L. Davis Company located on Main street, McHenry. McHenry friends will be happy to learn that Erwin T. Laures of Northbrook, a former local resident, has been promoted to telephone manager of Illinois Bell's Northbrook business office. A beautiful wedding of early spring was solemnized May 2 at St. John the Baptist church, Johnsburg, when Miss Eileen Stilling became the bride of Mr. Jack Powers. Rev. Lucius Delire, uncle of the groom, officiated. Two ladies both of Wonder Lake, Mrs. Dale Hgalless and Mrs. Harry Davidson, flew to Springfield from Gait airportat Greenwood with Joseph Rasymas of Greenwood as their pilot and attended a tea and reception given by Gov. and Mrs. William G. Stratton for parents and friends of retarded children. Mrs. Pauline Pries, R.N., received word this week from the department of registration and education in Springfield that she had been named a certified public health nurse. Mr. and Mrs. William Casey welcomed a daughter into their home on May 2. APPOINT VFW POST, AUXILIARY POPPY CHAIRMEN The appointment of Walter Scarbrough as chairman of the V.F.W."s annual Buddy Poppy sale was announced by Commander Robert Freund of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4600. Announcement was al-, so made of the appointment of ZM'ks'Wtxmf < r' • or; McHENRY PLAINDEALER Established 1875 8812 West Elm Street Phone 3854170 McHenry, Illinois -- 60050 Published Every Wednesday & Friday at McHenry, 111. Second Class Postage Paid at McHenry, Illinois by McHENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY and officials were then introduced by Mr. Looze after which Rep. Elmer J. Hoffman of the 14th district of the state, one of two special guests, spoke to the assembled crowd. The actual dedication address was made by Robert J. Justus, regional director of the post office department. Rev. John O. Mclntyre of Faith Presbyterian church gave the Benediction to close the program. Larry E. Lund -- Publisher $V^'» MEMBER 1 9 6 9 NEWSPAPER Adele Froehlich, Editoi- MEMBER AWNAL E WWPf\PER Association - Founded 1885 Subscription Rates 1 Year $7.50 1 Year & In McHenry and Lake -County $9.00 Outside McHenry and Lake County C / /r\ •; :X IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISIONESTATE OF Edith M. Valentine Deceased, FILE NO. 69-P-130 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 194 of the Probate Act, of the death of the above named decedent and that letter of Administration were is - sued on May 12, 1969, to Clarence R. Valentine, 6601 Keystone Road, Richmond, Illinois, whose attorney of record is King, Robin, Gale & Pillinger, 135 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, Illinois, and that the first Monday in the month of July, 1969, is the claim date for the estate. Claims against said estate should be filed in the Probate office of the Clerk of said Court, County Court House, Woodstock, Dlinois, and copies thereof mailed or delivered to said legal representative and to said attorney. MARGARET 0»NEIL Clerk of the COURT (Pub. May 16, 23, 29, 1969) HAYDEN . . . EFFICIENT AIR COOLING TO PREVENT OVERHEATING OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS OF AUTOS, TRUCKS, BUSES AND OTHER VEHICLES SUCH AS TRAILER-PULLERS, POLICE CARS, AMBULANCES, ETC. Hayden Trans-Cooler actually cools fluid separately, holding temperature below the oxidation point of the fluid, thereby resulting In a cooler, more efficient operation of the overworked transmission. Cut down repair and maintenance expeose, and reduce costly breakdowns with the Hayden Trans-Cooler. Installs quickly anywhere under the hood or chassis. Adams Bros. Radiator Service COOLING SYSTEM SPECIALISTS 3006. W. 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