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Recognized at a special ceremony at the First Baptist church are, from left Raymond Chapman, Michael Harper, Eugene Canady, Russell Campbell, Lonnie Gamboa, Randy Fergen and Kenneth Canady with Scoutmaster Robert Hensley. Recognize Boy Scout Troop Members Boy Scout Troop 120 had a presentation ceremony at First Baptist church, McHenry, in recognition of outstanding qualities the boys have displayed. As part of the ceremony, Scoutmaster Robert Hensley stated, "Upon receiving per­ sonally a compliment on your good behaviour or helpfulness from your parents, teachers or other adults, I now present you with your Scout's utility knife." A charter was granted First Baptist church, with Pastor Virgil . Chappell as chartered partner upon application t h r o u g h a u t h o r i z e d representatives, to carry on the scouting program for character development, citizenship training, mental and physical fitness. Troop 120 meets every Thursday night in the gym­ nasium of the Baptist church under the leadership of Scoutmaster Robert Hensley, and Mike Brown, Roger Lance and John Jones. Mr. Hensley stated, "I am very much en­ couraged by the aj^nost 100 percent participation in all activities and meetings." Troop members are David Jones, Ray Chapman, Eugene Canady, Kenny Canady, Lonnie Gamboa, Randy Fergen, Randy Runions, Russell Campbell, Jerry Campbell, Mike Harper, Roger Cristie, Robert Greve, Bobby Kinsey, Dan Williams, Richard Berkowski, Tom Gerambio, Kevin Clinge, Frank Blakemore, Bob Edelman and Joe Edelman. Executive officers for the troop are C. Edward Erb, Jr., LaVernp Hill, Caleb Cavins, Melviq Hicks, John Jones and the Rev. Kenneth Short. Bonds are •for makir\ retinemerr easier. • U.S. Savings Bonds can help you keep a firm grip on your future. Join the Payroll Savings Plan where you work, right now. 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Harry Fay, 52, of Elgin was seriously injured in an automobile collision near Wheaton. Mr. Fay was born and raised in McHenry where he is well known. The Ringwood State Bank has been taken over by the West McHenry State Bank and the deposits have been tran­ sferred to the local bank. - Clifford Smith, 59 years old, was found dead in a barn at Ringwood Death was due to chronic bronchitis. Miss Kathleen Powers of this city and Edward L O'Callaghan of Chicago were united in marriage June 14 in the Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows church in Chicago. Father Gerald Dougherty, a friend of the groom, officiated at the ceremony. A fine time was had by all when Connel McDermott, McHenry attorney, paid an election bet to former County Judge C. P. Barnes at Wood­ stock last Saturday afternoon by wheeling him around the square during the busy Saturday afternoon hour. McHenry's oldest business firm, that of N.J. Justen and Son, undertakers and furniture dealers, is celebrating its golden anniversary this year having completed fifty years of service in this community. Ten Years Ago (Taken from the files of June 20 1963) > Harold S. Aim, 50, for about five years McHenry's chief of police in the early fifties, died unexpectedly Tuesday mor­ ning, June 18, at his home on Maple avenue.- The auto of Henry Reese was stolen from the driveway of his home on Riverside drive some time during ^the night. The following morning when Howard Parth was delivering mail in Aqua Lane Estates he recognized the car and a short time later it was positively identified by Mr. Reese, Mr. and Mrs. Paul I. Morck of? Cooney Heights were honored guests at a dinner party celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary planned by their children. Miss Lisa Peterson of Iroquois Trail, McHenry, has enrolled in the aviation secretarial course at Prospect Hall Secretarial School for girls. 1 The McCurdy Brothers, Robert and Walter, will en­ tertain during the Country Art Fair at the Junior high school in the city June 21, 22, 23. A group of talented folk singers will also be on hand to add to the ex­ citement of the seventh annual event. Betty Lingenfelter was elected president of the American Legion auxiliary unit at the regular meeting held Monday evening. City officials announced this week that as the result of a test of the river water at the beach there is no evidence of pollution. Twenty-Five Years Ago (Taken from the files of June 17, 1948)" Robert Gutshall of Rockton jumped from his truck as it was struck by a Chicago and North­ western train at the Ringwood crossing. The injured man was removed to the Woodstock hospital where he was found to be suffering from head injuries. There will be an important election at the city hall June 23 when voters of the community high school district 156 will have a chance to decide whether or not bonds in the amount of $185,000 will be issued for the purpose of completing the construction of the addition to the existing high school building. Lester L. Smith will be awarded his B.S. degree in electrical engineering on June 20 at Urbana. / A marriage of interest here occurred on June 14 When Miss Josephine Carver of Johnsburg became the bride of Mr. Thomas Lawson. The wedding was solemnized at St. Patrick's church with Fr. William Regnier reading the nuptial Mass and Fr. Edward Coakley performing the wedding ser­ vice. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Peterson of Chicago are making their home in the Boyd place in Fair Oaks subdivision which they recently purchased. Henry Dierken of Johnsburg has purchased the Gold Crown tavern formerly operated by William Marz. 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