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V HAGE 12 • PI.AINDEALER - WEDNKSDAY, JULY 10. li>74 Twice Told Tales FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of July 12, 1934) In many places barley fields have been plowed under in an effort to kill the chinch bugs which are working havoc in the county in addition to the drouth. While in other instances the grain fields with their short growth have been pastured and then plowed tinder to make room for a planting of soy beans, millet, sugar cane or one of the numerous crops which the farmers are planting tor feed. _ Excitement prevailed in Woodstock and McHenry county Sunday when a daring break of the county mail wa& made and five prisoners escaped early Sunday morning. John Winikates, 69 years old, of Chicago, visiting friends at McCullom Lake, went swimming in the lake and sank in about twelve feet of water in a deep hole in the lake and was drowned. The outstanding social event of the season promises to be the Country club dance which will be held at the Fox pavilion Aug. 8. For the past fourteen years ever since its organization, the Country club golf course has brought more than 75,000 visitors to this city which has brought business to local garages, hotels, restaurants and stores. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of July 14, 1949) Daniel Francis Byrne, 12 hours old, died Saturday morning, July 9, at the Woodstock hospital. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas •Byrne Of Liiypioor subdivision. An extensive remodeling and expansion program is being carried out at the present time at the Sisters home at St. Mary's parish. Work has already begun on a 32 by 30 addition. Tragedy struck the Richmond community last Friday morning when a young college graduate, Joseph Miller, Jr., 20, was killed when the tractor he was driving rolled over him. Miss Delores Vales is making tine progress in her modeling career. McHenry" i esidents- recognized Delores as a model in a very popular magazine Seventeen. McHenry's first polio case was reported this week when Mrs. Joseph (Mildred) Miller of Washington street was taken by ambulance to a Rockford hospital. Roland McCannon has resigned his position as county superintendent of schools. Mr McCannon has accepted a position as superintendent of a community consolidated school system in Kane county. Mrs. Eleanor Foley of McHenry who recently was appointed assistant to Mr. McCannon will assume her new duties next month. Leroy Conway, Clarence Anglese, Harold Phalin and Harry Laurence left Saturday on a fishing trip to Rhinelander, Wis. / TEN YEARS AGO {Taken from the files of July 16, 1964) School District 15 approves contracts of five new teachers. Teaching contracts were approved for Eloise Leight^ B.A. degree, to teach fifth grade at Landmark; Eunice Zager, third grade at Edgebrook; Carol Bertacchi, B.A. degree, seventh grade language arts at Junior High School; and Ctlau- dyne Kopan, reading specialist, B.A. degree. McHenry residents received their 1963 "tax bills in the mails lcist vvcck Fiesta Queen Beth Cilysing and her mother returned home Thursday evening from the New York Fair describing the three day whirlwind trip as "fabulous". Miss Wanda Fowler of Wauconda became the bride of ^ r i n n n c H i w o f T v i . ' l I n t l i ' V i n i} n u u u u u o o y o ~ wedduig service performed by Rev. Ernest C. Carder July 11 in the Community Methodist church Ray McC.ee, a McHenry business man since 1919, has relinquished his interest in McGee's Inc. having sold his interest to A.J Wirtz, a partner for many years. Mr. Me Gee and John Conway opened the men's clothing store establishment in the location of the present Roth Shoe Store in August of 1919. In April of 1922 he purchased Mr. Conway's interest in the business. A.J. Wirtz joined the firm while still a student in high school and in 1936 became a partner. Mrs. Mildred Miller will serve this area as the Goodwill Industries representative according to Al Soldwish, director of community relations. The Volga River •The Volga is a good horse," a Russian proverb declares. It will earn- anything you put on it " True to the saying, the great river carries 120 million tons ^)f cargo a year Pl'BLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites, the public to use this column as an expression of their views on subjects of general interest in our community Our only request is that the writers give - signature, full ad- dress^uul phone number. We ask too. that one in dividual not write on the same subject more than once each month We reserve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or in objectional taste > PRO-LIFE "Dear Editor: ' " M u r d e r b e c a m e permissible in the--United States when the Supreme Court decided on Jan. 22, 1973, to legalize abortion. Americans have always recognized the sanctity of human life. Yet, this new permissive abortion law represents a total rejection of one of the basic values of our society. HEARING AIDS Richard Stoll has been serving McHenry County for over 15 years. Office hours 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. Free Loaners while your aid is in service. Free hearing test on request. New and used aids. A fair trade-in on all makes. Fresh batteries, cords and ear molds, made to order. Appointment with Mr. Stoll can be arranged within a few hours. Evenings by appointment only by calling RENA St HA ID 1407 N. Green St. 385-0125 McHenry, 111. 1% block north of McHenry State Bank. Miss Schaid has been in this location for 15 years "Legalized abortion could eventually lead to the destruction of retarded children, old people and other human beings judged to be a burden to society. Physical and mental perfection will be required to survive. We're well on the way to losing all respect for life in America. "We must do everything we can to end this. The Supreme Court decision must be overturned. Hopefully a 'human life' amendment will be made part of the United States Constitution in 1974. Yet, this will only happen if thousands of interested people make it happen! "If all pro-life individuals 3nu organizations wui*k together on a very positive plan to raise necessary funds and at the same time intorm friends and neighbors of the absolute need for a 'human life' amendment, it will be done in 1974 Finding Security In Retirement Docs the perfeet retirement community exist? The answer to this question is yes, it does It can be found in many corners of the globe, and in every state and proviee. Where your perfect commun ity is located depends upon sev eral tilings One couple's favor ite spot would not necessarily be another's. A retirement, community can be perfect only if it meets the needs, requirements and prefer ences of the individual in such basic categories as climate, geo­ graphical location, religious fa­ cilities, cultural advantages, also "Sincerely "Vincent H. Adams 4006 W. Maple Ave. "McHenry, 111. "Past Grand Knight of McHenry Council No. 1288 And district Deputy, District No. 34, State Council K. of C." For Your Information l)ear Friends, What is patriotism? Some would say it is flying the flag on holidays-or shouldering a gun and off to war. It must be more than that. Patriotism is deciding each day that what we do this day will help to build our country up-not tear it down. As a patroit, our ac­ tivities each day must benefit our fellow Am­ ericans, not exploit or detract from them. Respectfully, PETER M.JUSTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME Mchenry, Illinois . 385-0063 sports jind recreational activities, clubs and associations, available medical services, living costs, housing, and several others Since we are all individuals, we must all seek our own perfect spot Hut where do you start'1 You could begin by ma-king a list Write down on paper your requirements and preferences If you know where you would like to live, you have a beginning. Visit some of ttie towns in the area you want to live; investigate the advantages and disadvan­ tages of each community Towns are like people, they have their Own individual personalities Shopping for a retirement com­ munity can be as much fun as shopping for a new car or a new home Hut, the same gen eral rules apply Don't rush to a decision Take your time and do it right1 Being Alone Have you ever thought about this: Heing alone with your thoughts could be described as "boring from within " Are You New In McHenry Area ? •••••••••• Do You Know Someone new? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA ! ! ! ! ! CALL JOAN STULL DORIS ANDREAS 385-5418 385-4518 V> 'oA \r #• * J KNOW YOUR AREA-ROYALJJiKtTCOME DOES IT BEST J Cool Competition As Temperature Soars A record crowd braved the 90-plus temperature to view the Marine festival water fights at the city beach. STAFF PHOTOS BY WAYNE GAYLORD The location of the water fights was the coolest spot in McHenry Sunday as the temperature soared to the middle 90's. Nineteen teams from various area fire departments participated in the competition that starts the week long events of McHenry Marine Days. A record crowd was on hand to witness the city of Woodstock capture the first place trophy. Marine Festival Queen Donna Humann arrived in time from the Woodstock V-J day parade to catch the finals and present the trophies to the winners. Capturing second place was Woodstock department, rural followed, by Johnsburg and Cary. The crowd receives a cool spray as barrel nears the fence. Johnsburg Co2 puts the barrel (far left) past McHenry. ' M l , i McHenry Team No. 2, at left, won the match over Lilymoor. Rill Hansen of the Woodstock city fire department receives a kiss from McHenry Queen Donna Humann as he accepts the first place trophy.