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am Twice Told Tales FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 14, 1933) Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fer- werda, in company with friends from Chicago, left Tuesday morning on a motor trip to tfelifornia where they expect to stop at Los Angeles. They will |$end a month there. telly Conway's outfit con- to set the pace in the irester League with an je of a little better than fa game. Kelly is just a new ir into the league. Hard times proved to be happy times at the Hard Times St. Nicholas party at which the ladies of the American Legion auxiliary were hostesses. Bingo was played and many useful gifts were won, while prizes for the most appropriate costumes went to Frances Michaels and Fred Schoewer. A pretty wedding was solemnized at St. John's church, Johnsburg, Nov. 30 when Miss Clara Klein and Mr. Arthur Adams were united in marriage. Rev. Fr. Vollman, pastor of the church, officiated at the Mass. Eighteen midgets from the midget village at the .World's fair paid McHenry a visit Wednesday night stopping at Bacon's Nook, West McHenry. they were on their way to open a vaudeville circuit at Madison. They travelled in a bus, the only full size person being the driver. William Martin, employed at the Armour Packing company in Chicago, has recently received a scholarship through the company and is now at­ tending Chicago university part time. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 16, 1948) Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brown have moved from John street to the former Hubert Freund residence on Broad street which they recently purchased. Registered real estate brokers in this area include Earl R. Walsh, Roy A. Kent, McHenry; Charles J. Reihansperger and Howard F. Wattles, West McHenry; Grover Wickline and Frank Kaiser of Rt. 1, West McHenry; Alfred J. May, Rt. 1, McHenry; Justin Krutkewicz, Bernard J. Peschke and John Wiech of Rt. 2, McHenry; Clarence Red- wanz of Emerald Park, Thomas P. Mathews and ARTISTS' DISPLAY - The old circuit courtroom in the old courthouse and jail on Woodstock's city square now features a courtroom gallery with midwest artists displaying their talents-from braided rugs to lead glass, from oil paintings to weaving, crewel work and leather work. Scene shows transformation during open house last week. 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The Business Men's association held a poster contest for the members of the art department of McHenry high school in connection with last week's carnival. A com­ mittee selected the following pupils as winners, first prize went to Jean Brooks and Florence Lacy, second prize went to Ferol Martin and third to Walter Mueller. TEN YEARS AGO " (Taken from the files of Dec. 19, 1963) At the polls Saturday by a vote of 3 to 1 the public turned down the college issue in the county. Young Billy Lafontaine of Johnsburg is almost sure to have a merry Christmas in spite of the fact that he seems to be accident prone. The young man suffered his third accident in three and one half years last Sunday afternoon resulting in a broken leg which had West Shore Beach Connie Schmidt 385-7841 PAGE 3 - PLAINDEALER-WEPNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1973 daughter's accomplishments or achievements. This week we will recognize Tom Wasicak who is on the boy's basketball team. Both of you are great sports too!! Community Prepares For Holiday Season The holiday season was started this year with a party by the Women's Auxiliary of previously been hurt mi two occasions. Hubert H. Smith and his wife, Lorraine, are improving from injuries sustained in an auto accident on route 120. Mrs. Anna Miller, a lifelong resident of the McHenry area, died early Wednesday mor­ ning, Dec. 18, in a Chicago hospital. Jack Steadman, Crestwood, McHenry, of Stan's Office Machines, has successfully completed a special school for business machine servicing conducted by Victor Comp­ tometer corporation, Business Machines division, in Chicago. A total of ninety-three Junior high school pupils rated the "A" honor roll according to the listing released this week. Welcome back to McHenry are old time local residents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schoewer, who have been making their home in Waukegan for several years. West Shore Beach. Everyone was invited to come and begin the joyous month of December. The guests devoured tempting refreshments and thoroughly enjoyed each other's company. The grab bag gifts held many unusual surprises for all the ladies present. However, the men added the needed bit of fun and laughter. Already the second Sunday of Advent has passed and our community as well as other communities is preparing for the special day of Christmas. The word advent is derived from the Latin word advenus, which means to come. The period including four Sundays before Christmas is a momentous occasion in all churches. West Shore Beach is welcoming this holiday with open hearts and open minds. The church is the mother, so as all mothers prepare for birth, our residents will do the same by attending the church of their choice. Let's make this Christmas a real special one. PARKLAND HAPPENINGS Our nearness to Parkland Junior high school allows the young men and ladies of our community to be within walking distance. Please in­ form me of your son or DROP A LINE There are many people in our subdivision who I know read the paper and of course are interested in what is happening here at home. Isn't it fun to see your name in print every once in awhile? Please give me a call or drop me a line in the mail. Start thinking today what you'll be doing for the holidays and let us all know what a good time you had. Be good to your neighbor!. Legal Notice CHANGE OF MEETING By action of the City Council of the City of McHenry the regular meeting of the Council which falls on December 31, 1973 will be held December 27,* 1973 at 8 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. Earl R. Walsh City Clerk of The City of McHenry, fllinois (Pub. Dec 7 & 12, 1973) People acquire wealth when they restrain the urge to buy what they can't af­ ford. Complete Dog Grooming ALL k BREEDS By Appointment 815-385-0697 DORIS L. THEEL A Graduate of New York School of Dog Grooming 2821 N. Stilling Blvd. McHenry, 111. HERE! 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