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Twice Told Tales FORTY YEARS AGO (Takeirfrom the files of Aug. 25, 1932) Alex Eschner, 28 years old, of Chicago, was drowned in Pistakee Lake near Eagle Point in an unusual accident which almost cost the life of Albert Thompson, also of Chicago. The two young men were riding astride the bow of a launch piloted by their host, Peter Stemick, when backwash from another boat caused the craft to lunge suddenly and Eschner was thrown into the water. Many friends and former residents gathered at the Modern Woodman hall at Ringwood hall at Ringwood Aug. 20 to attend the seventh annual home coming which becomes a event in the history of Ringwood each year. 15, 30 and 60 watt electric light bulbs at 10 cents each in clear, white frosted and plain tint. Carey Electric Shop, McHenry. ^ Mrs. Albert Barbian, Joanne Rulien, Mrs. McDermott and Mrs. John R. Knox motored to Gurnee and played in a contract bridge match. The decision was a tie. Dr. and Mrs. A.I. Froehlich, daughter, Adele, and Miss Rita Martin are spenidng a week with relatives in Minnesota. 1 Eclipse of the sun will be' Aug. 31. Peter Stadfield, 62 years old, of Volo, a member of the Lake County board of supervisors, died at his home Aug. 21 following a stroke. PAGE 14-SUPPLEMENT TO THE McHENRY PLAINDEALEI^ JULY 11, 1973 ^ 1 -- that Mrs. Floyd Cooley, in- (Taken from the files of March 15, 1962) Myrt Martell, who purchased The CasUal Shoppe from La Verne Antonson last Jan. 1, announces grand opening of the recently remodelled and enlarged store this weekend. Mrs. Martell who resides on River road has been a McHenryi resident for more than ten years. Fourteen tables were in play at the card party sponsored by Fox River Valley Camp, R.N.A. on the E.E. Bassett lawn on Wednesday. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Aug. 28,1947) Rt. Rev. Msgr. Charles S. Nix officiated at the dedicatory Mass Aug. 23 at the new Italian Welfare Home and Camp at Pistakee Bay, formerly the Saal estate. The home was founded several months ago for the purpose of caring for un­ derprivileged children. It hasn't been only the heat of the past few weeks which has caused headaches among persons living along the Fox River. Chiefly it has been the noisy motors on boats. Motor boat owners must have muf­ flers says County Sheriff. Burglars broke into the Hans Flach garage in West McHenry Saturday night and stole some ' fkaint, tools and other equip- Vment. Arthur Smith, Sr., owner of Smith's Food Shop in John- sburg, realized a dream of long standing recently when the bright new pole he donated was installed in front of the barber shop in that community. The shop has two barbers, Frank Adler, owner, and Lawrence Nimsgern of Spring Grove. On the first day of kin­ dergarten Sept. 2 there will be two sessions one beginning at 9 a.m. and the other at 1 p.m. Each will be sufficiently long so structor, may meet each child and mother. By a vote of 146 in favor and twenty-one against, the public expressed itself last Tuesday in favor of the grade school board of education purchasing the Cristy house on Waukegan street for use as a kin­ dergarten. The board expects to be able to transfer pupils to the new location in about two months. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Aug. 30, 1962) Recent meetings between the McHenry Kiwanis and Rotary clubs and the board of School District 156 have resulted in a decision for the two organizations to co-sponsor^ an all sports banquet to be held next spring. The Kleinhans Lumber company building was damaged to the extent of an estimated $1,000 Thursday evening when it was struck by a motorist who was attempting to avoid hitting a young bicyclist. Mrs. Eva Freund, post­ master at Spring Grove, has announced that a public open house will be held Sept. 9 in the new home of the post office. The Johnsburg Rescue squad is observing its tenth an­ niversary with a dance, Sept. 1. In a simple wedding per­ formed by Judge Donald C. Howard at the home of the groom's parents, Miss Jean Anthony, Riverside drive, became the bride of Mr. Karl Stueben, Aug. 26. A child unwanted at home is often wanted by the police. Saturday, July 14th SIDEWALK SUE WITH SAVINGS BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OUR STORE THAT WILL LET YOUR P0CKETB00K. . . . ROAR WITH DELIGHT ! •OUT UNDER OUR OWNING * SLACKS hj £ * SAVINGS OF * SHORT OUTFITS MORE THAN * LINGERIE * SCARVES • GLOVES • AND MUCH MORE 50% ~TLQJS. 1216 N„ Green St. McHenry, 7f TTT L ill. Open 8:30 a.m. I -INSIDE OUR STORE- COMPLETE YOUR SUMMER WARDROBE AT SAVINGS OF l/i OFF • Plenty of FREE PARKING on the MALL • Plan to attend early for best selections. Thomas Davis of Country club subdivision this week filed his petition as a candidate for a position on the board of School District 15. His filing brought to three the number seeking the post. Others are Margaret L. Haug who is a present member of the board and William Tony an, Sr. Mrs. Lisle Bassett left Saturday by train for apnonth's visit in die home of her mother, Mrs. Switzer, in Houston, Tex. The George Whiting family has moved from a farm in Nunda township to the former Raymond Howard place on Center street which they have purchased. McHenry heavy weight conference champion, Wayne Latimer, scored 84 points to become the high point man on the M.C.H.S. championship wrestling squad. Daniel D. Hawes has been named manager of production control and Roy G. Darnell has - - been selected as foreman oft ha' efficient action of company new Modine Manufacturing Co. I 'n extinguishing a fire plant at McHenry. Mrs. Helen P. Bisbee, former operator of the Shangra-La home for the aged, died March 13 in St. TOerese hospital, Waukegan, where she had been a patient for only eight days. Walter L. De Rouche of Pistakee Bay counts Tuesday, March 13, among his very lucky days. On that day he was ap­ proaching the Chicago and Northwestern railroad tracks on Main street driving west when he saw the commuter train only a few feet away. He realized he would be unable to stop in time because of slippery road conditions, so he stepped on the gas pedal and managed to get almost across before the train struck the rear two feet of the auto. Fortunately Mr. DeRoche escaped uninjured but'his car was damaged. The Community Methodist church was the setting for a pretty wedding March 10, when Miss Carol Gibson of Main street became the bride of Mr. Dennis Swedo of West Shore Beach. Rev. George Martin officiated at the 4 o'clock ceremony. Mrs. Susan Adams, 80, of Washington street, died early Thursday, March 8, at the Villa rest home where she had been confined for only one day. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hojnacki of McCullom Lake have only praise for the prompt in their home. spurge ons, SIDEWALK DAY SAT. JULY 14 McHENRY MARKET PLACE Save 25 % -50 % -75 % 6R ummage Tables 8 Sale Racks Sinn H U T ( l oscou t I'I us: Big savings on Closeout Summer merchandise inside the store. tlso: See our new fall clothes that |ust arrived.