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Twice Told Tales PAGE 15-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, MARCH9, 1973 FORTY YEARSAGO (Taken from the files of March 16, 1933) In the short course of four years more McHenry will celebrate its one hundredth birthday for it was in 1837 that the first white settlers came to this section of the country. The country then was inhabited only by Indians, who, by building stepping stones across the Fox river, had made a fording place. Large blocks of limestone stood on end a pace apart. On these the Indians walked stepping from stone to stone while their horses at the end of lead lines swam the stream. When the white settlers arrived crude rafts were built upon which they drove their wagons and livestock and were ferried across the river. Every period in the history of McHenry has contributed to the importance of the community and today McHenry is the gateway to a nation's playground. Mrs. Letah Davis of McHenry and Mr. William H. Heine of Chicago were married Saturday, March 11, in Chicago. Although spring will not officially arrive until the twenty-first of this month in the yard at the home of Mrs. Minnie Miller are to be seen more than a half dozen tiny crocuses in full bloom and are of various colors. The Freeman Whiting homestead now owned by Martin Brothers and tenanted by Thomas Howe was destroyed by fire Sunday af­ ternoon. The dwelling was one of the old landmarks in this vicinity, having been built probably eighty years ago. In 1843 Mr. Whiting came west from Vermont via Buffalo and the Great Lakes to Chicago and thence to McHenry county. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March" 18, 1948) The farm home of Bernard Blake on State Route 31, a mile north of McHenry, was totally destroyed by fire on Friday morning, the loss being estimated at $12,000. Mr. and Mrs. James Hunter have moved from Richmond road to the Frett place on Center street, which they have purchased. The Lily Lake Girls Scout troop leaders and parents celebrated the thirty-sixth birthday anniversary of Girl Scouting March 12 at the Lily Lake school. The many friends of John D. Lodtz will iearn with regret of his death on March 15. He passed away at his home in Crystal Lake. Mr. Lodtz had lived in McHenry for many years. A very large crowd was present in St. Patrick's church hall on Wednesday evening to honor the patron saint of Ireland. Following the pot-luck supper, a short program was presented which included a very clever playlet by pupils of St Mary's-St. Patrick's school accompanied by Sister An- dreella. Irish vocal selections by Mary Rita Stilling and Adele Froehlich, a violin medley by Jack Wirtz and songs by a group of parochial school students. Dr. and Mrs. Lee Gladstone are enjoying a ten day trip to Florida and Havana Cuba. Miss June Patzke was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower given Sunday by Mrs. Paul Patzke, Mrs. Harold Patzke and Miss Claire Longh- way. \ TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 21, 1963) One of the most shocking tragedies of recent years in McHenry took the lives of a young mother and her three youngest children some time Monday, March 18. The dead are Elizabeth Ann Johnson, 32, of Lincoln road, her two sons, John Charles, 5, and Richard indww«"' t^e utvw-1! Vou< (Hus^aJ ft S TREOSURY *nu*nf Ash This column of questions and answers on federal tax matters is provided by the local office of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and is published as a public service to taxpayers. The column answers questions most frequently asked by taxpayers. Q) If I don't answer the revenue sharing questions on my tax form, will it delay any refund I may have coming? A) Probably not. However, the Internal Revenue Service may correspond with you for the missing information. Q) My tax form asks what locality I live in. What do you mean by "locality?" , This iak the municipality ie' ihcofcfc'Arated city, town, borough or village--in which you live. If you did live inside a municipality, enter its name in the space provided. If you did not, leave the space blank but check the box provided. Be sure to enter the name of your county in the space pro­ vided, and the name of your township if it is a govern­ mental unit. Q) My family doctor lives 20 miles away and it costs me several dollars to drive to his office, park and return. Are these expenses deductible as medical expenses? A) Yes. If you itemize de­ ductions, payments for travel costs to get medical care are deductible. You may deduct the amounts paid for gas, oil, parking fees, etc. but not de­ preciation, or deduct a stand­ ard mileage rate of 6 cents for each' mile you rise your tar for medical purposes. When using the standard mileage rate, you may deduct parking fees and tolls in addition to the 6 cents per mile. Amounts paid for bus, taxi or plane fares, as well as for ambu­ lance hire, also are deductible. Remember you deduct only those medical expenses that exceed 3 percent of your ad­ justed gross income. Q) Are Blue Cross-Blue Shield premiums deductible? A) Yes. If you itemize, you may deduct one-half of the amount you paid for medical care insurance up to $150, without regard to the 3 per­ cent limitation on medical ex­ penses. The remainder is added to your other medical expenses and is subject to the 3 per­ cent rule. Q) Where can I get a copy of the official IRS tax guide? A) IRS Publication 17, "Your Federal Income Tax," is now available at most In­ ternal Revenue Service offices, U.S. Government Printing Of­ fice book stores and many post offices. The cost of the 1973 edition of "Your Federal Income Tax* fs 75 dents. Q) Have there been any changes in the Social Security tax rate for 1973? A) Yes. The rate is now 5.85 percent for both employ­ ers and employees. In addi­ tion, the maximum amount of wages subject to social secur­ ity tax has been increased to $10,800 for wages paid in 1973. GEM CLEANERS SAYS. . . SAVE with Crt!AN,NG OfFER! Your garments receive the same high quality drycleaning -- only the price is lower. ACT NOW. SEND PAY FOR O N L Y ^ GARMENTS GARMENTS SEND f--j GARM E N T S . 'J* GET JJ CLEANED FREE (Least expensive garment in order is the free one. All suits considered as one garment.) OFFER ENDS MARCH 17th DRIVE-IN CLEANERS GEM I ONE HOUR SERVICE--6 DAYS A WEEK 3004 W. Route 120 McHenry, III. 385-2231 MichaeL, 4, and a daughter, Patricia; 3. Effective this past week, A.S. Blake Motors Inc., became known as Fury Motors with the purchase of the business by George Rodenkirch of McHenry and Frank L. Alford II of Crystal Lake. The two will continue operations as local agency for Imperial, Chrysler, Plymouth and Valiant cars. Richard Baudin was recently promoted to meat department manager of the Jewel store at Arlington Heights. The family lives at Wonder Lake. The February 1963 issue of The Driller magazine contains a most interesting story about the local firm of Huemann and sons well drilling firm. The business has been in operation on the same corner in John- sburg for the past sixty years. Carlenia Sue Bryant, age 3, of McHenry was chosen Easter Seal child in county for annual drive. Father R.S. Northway, OMC will be canonically instituted as vicar of St. Paul's church March 24. A large trailer on the Col. Herman Lacy farm, Draper road, was almost completely destroyed by fire Sunday evening. At their election meeting last Thursday the McHenry high school P.T.A. voted Fred Fradinardo of Lilymoor in as their new president for the 1963- 64 season. s : ...and get more from the GOOD YEARS , , r> o- •» Fraacb Naioot TOffl.WSi BIT % Tasty -Topic Retirement during 1973 will signal the beginning of a new life style for many Americans. Thou­ sands of them will start this new phase of life in new homes. Retiring after a long working career certainly does not mean that a man or woman is "over the hill" as a home buyer. In fact, it is being solidly disproved by thou­ sands of the 65-and-older crowd. In 1972 alone about 2.5 percent of all new homes and approxi­ mately 3 percent of existing homes sold were purchased by those over 65.. The number has been moving up steadily for the past several years. During 1973, retired Americans are expecting to buy nearly 3 percent of all new dwellings sold and approximately 3.5 percent of the older homes. The 65 or-older home buyer is generally an astute shopper when it comes to housing. For most, a retirement home is not their first house. Senior citizens shop with definitive needs in mind - and they don't buy until they really find the shelter of their choice. For many a retirement home means a smaller house - better suited to their needs. They find that once their children have gone out on their own, they do not re quire as much space. The average retired home buyer in today's market purchases a home ranging between $26,000 and $30,000 in price. Retired persons also ac­ count for the purchase of a size­ able number of townhouses. As for financing, there is usual ly little if any problem The rela­ tive ease of obtaining a conven­ tional mortgage loan - one that re- Almond Veal Imperial 2 pounds veal, cut in 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons cooking fat 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups sliced celery 12 cup chopped onion cup chopped green pepper * 4 cup diced pimiento 1 can (4 ounces) mushrooms 1 can (lO'i ounces) cream of mushroom soup *i cup water 1 i cup soy sauce 1 package (7 or 8 ounces) noodles, cooked 1 cup dairy sour cream cup slivered almonds Brown veal cubes in cooking fat. Pour off drippings. Sprin- quires a small cash down pay­ ment - is certainly attractive to the senior citizen home buyer. Further, lenders today certainly rccognize the fact that age is no longer a barrier to buying. kle meat with salt. Add celery, onion, green pepper, pimiento and mushrooms (including li­ quid). Combine and add mush­ room soup, water and soy sauce. Cover tightly and cook slowly 45 minutes, stirring oc­ casionally. Stir noodles and sour cream into veal mixture and place in a greased 2% quart casserole. Sprinkle top with almonds. Bake in a slow oven (325°F.) for 30 minutes. 8 servings. Have You Heard This One? Doctor--You have acute appendici t is . Wave--Listen, Doc. I came here to be examined, not admired. Minor Operation Jim--"You d,on ' t seem to think much of h im." Joe--"If he had his con­ science taken out , i t would be a minor operat ion." BUTTON BARBS a Ad ERROR BECOMES A MISTAKE OhlLY „ WHEN Vt>U REFUSE 1 TO CORRECT IT. ADMIRABLE . . . Beauties Marlene Svenneby and Pamela Ware prove adept horsewomen while Lee Hummel admires the pair's equestrain ability. They are on a narrow trail in a rugged palm-lined Indian canyon within the city limits of Palm Springs, California, the fabled desert resort. 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