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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 8 Sep 1972, p. 5

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Twice Told Tales g FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept 15, 1932) A girl from Spring Grove 'ants to attend McHenry high ichool if she can find a home where she can stay and work for her room and board.. Anyone who desires in­ formation may phone Supt. C.H. Duker at the high school. A seven passenger Dusen- berg Sedan owned by Charles Wieland of Pistakee Bay was stolen last Thursday evening between the hours of 9 and 11 o'clock. Fourteen beautiful fiery tressed maidens, known as the Bricktops, America's Greatest Girl Orchestra, have been engaged to appear at the Fox Pavilion, McHenry. The Bricktops hold the distinction of being the first girl band to launch trans-continental dance tour. After five years in vaudeville as a premier at­ traction the girls turned their attention to dance work. Mr. and Mrs. James Fay left Tuesday morning for Cham­ paign where they will make their home. They have rented an apartment there and Edwin Sherman, Frank Harrison and Kenneth Boley, who will attend the University, will live with them. James Fay will also attend the university. Bob Peterson went to Chicago where he sang at the Palace, theatre in the semi­ finals of a contest sponsored by the Daily News in cooperation with the NBC and RKO radio network. With 7,000 contestants this gigantic contest, Bob came through with flying colors to be admitted to the semi-finals. Hi# Of INDIAN GUIDES IN ACTION - These pictures were taken at events held by the Lake Region YMCA Indian Guide nation and council. The top picture shows Dennis and Alan Wallner of McHenry, just prior to the Kite Fly held at Cary-Grove school. The lower picture is of Klaus Buchholz, River Nation past chief (Sachem) from McHenry handing a trophy to A1 Peterson, Jr., and Sr., Crystal Lake, following the annual family Road Rally. The 1972-73 plans indicate Fall Campout and a new father and son induction Oct. 14 and 15; Father and Son banquet, Dec. 3; Winter Campout in January; Road Rally in April and Summer Campout in June. An invitation will be given to all first and second grade boys to join Indian Guides in McHenry, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, C'ary. Algonquin, Woodstock and Wonder Lake school districts Sept. 5-8. Evening meetings in schools for father and sons are scheduled Sept. 11-18. For further information call the Lake Region YMCA, 95 Grant street, Crystal Lake. SUPER SPECIAL Sic NNH0& MICHELOB 6 PAK 12 oz. CANS or BOTTLES '1 39 |WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES! IPRICES EFFECTIVE SEPT. 6 thru SEPT. 12 mm items u* FJAY LESS - GEl MORE! ^FOREMOST 4512 WEST ROUTE 120 McHENRY beautiful rendition of "The Garden of Tomorrow" won much applause. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept. 18, 1947) A new beauty salon is opening next week on the first floor of the Riverside Hotel operated by Pearl Stratton. Mrs. Stratton is a graduate of the Burnham School of Beauty Culture. Sept. 29 McHenry Local 46 of the Retail Liquor Dealer's Protective Association of Illinois will stage an exciting party consisting of fun, music, song and games at Dan Daniels, Lake Shore club, Lily Lake. The concrete products company of Von Bampus and sq§6, located on Waukegan street, has been purchased by Francis W. Audette and Vin­ cent A. Weyland of McHenry. The business will be known in the future as Audette and Weyland Concrete products. Eight teams composed of members of the C.D. of A. began the 1947 bowling season at Schaefer's bowling alleys Tuesday evening. The teams are Winkel's Winners, O'Brien's Optimists, Gert's Go- Getters, Barb's Bowler's, Kinsala's King Pins, Una's Leaguers, Miller's Mighties and Hogan's Hustlers. St. John's church, Johnsburg, was the scene of a beautiful fall wedding Sept. 13, when Miss Thelma Lay became the bride of Mr. Kenneth Hamshei* of Flint, Mich., Rev. Fr. A.J. Neidert officiated at the double ring nuptials. Vocal solos by Mary Rita Stilling and an interesting and informative talk on "School Re- Organization" by Supt. C.H. Duker were features of the last Mother's Club meeting Friday afternoon. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept. 20, 1962) The fiftieth anniversary of Farm Bureau will be observed and also the new building dedication open house on Sept. 29. Mrs. Azella Schennemann of Rt. 3, McHenry, was injured in an automobile accident on Barreville road on Wednesday afternoon. The McHenry Community high school band has accepted the invitation of Northwestern university to appear in its seventh high school band day on the Evanston Campus Sept. 22. Under the direction of John Leighty, the band will be an important segment of the nearly 5,000 teenage musicians who will travel from 61 dif­ ferent high schools in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Clarence Johnson, Rt. l, McHenry, a member of Nor­ thern Illinois Gas company's transmission department in its PAGE 5-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1972* Special Fall Classes Announced At College A Nurse Aide course will again be offered by McHenry County college. Two sections of fall semester classes will begin Sept. 12 and 14, and will meet on consecutive Tuesdaysv or Thursdays from 6-10 p.m. Designed to train men and women to become orderlies or nurse aides able to provide qualified assistance to professional medical personnel in hospitals and nursing homes, the course is taught by Mrs. Margaret Van Breda, R.N. The course also qualifies students to offer basic care in the homes of the patients, as it places em­ phasis on the dignified manner gas supply station in Volo, observed his thirty-fifth an­ niversary in the utility business Sept. 12. Mrs. John Kropik, 76, of Johnsburg died Sept. 15 in her home. Mrs. Kropik had resided for eighteen years in the McHenry area. The Friendship Guild of the Zion Lutheran church is sponsoring a hat and handbag party Sept. 25 in the church social hall. A large assortment of the very latest in fall millinery and handbags will be available. of satisfying the needs of patients. Since the class meets only one night a week, it is ideal for both mature high school students and adults who want to ^prepare for a full or part time job in the field. Further information and registration details may be obtained at the college office, 6200 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake. How can I talk so my children will listen? How can I listen so they will talk to me? These questions are among those which will be discussed in the eight-week evening class in Parent-Child Communication offered at McHenry County college for fall semester. Parent-Child Communication is a discussion class designed to explore the dynamics of parent- child communication and to assist parents to develop greater effectiveness in communicating with their children. The course will be taught on an informal basis with brief presentation of materials, open class discussion, and role playing. Specific interests of the students will be considered in determining the subjects to be covered. The class will meet from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday evenings, starting Sept. 13. Students may register for the class by coming to the Office of Instruction at McHenry County college. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Looking fora promotion? 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