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SECTION 2-PAGE 6-PLAINDEALER - WED. DEC.. 4. 1974 15 ice Told Tales FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 4, 1924) A beautiful wedding ceremony was performed at St. Andrews' Catholic church in Chicago on Thanksgiving morning when Miss Elsie Steffens of Chicago, became tyie bride of Mr. Edward J. Brefeld of McHenry. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father McDonald. Atty, A.H. Pouse of this city is how the active state's at- ^ v torney of McHenry county, he, with the other newly elected county officers having been duly sworn in on Monday morning of this week, y The first and second high school teams of Wauconda will be hsrc OR Fridsy night to assist the McHenry teams in dedicating the gymnasium at the new community high school. The machinery equipment and some stock for the Stan­ dard Diamond Drill company, which recently purchased the old creamery building in the extreme west end of town, has arrived and will soon be set up for operation of the plant. The equipment was moved out via auto truck by Herman Schaefer and his men. The mill pond is now covered with a good thickness of ice and lovers of the sport are enjoying the excellent skating. Two boats recently sold to Tulsa, Okla., interests by the Hunter Boat company of this city were loaded on flat cars here on Tuesday of this week. On their arrival in Oklahoma they will be placed into service on a large artificial lake near the city of Tulsa. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 6, 1934) A sample of just about every kind of weather has been handed McHenry during the past few days and varied over the weekend from rain and high winds on Saturday, to sunshine on Sunday and snow, cold, winds and freezing tem­ peratures on Monday. Ray McGee has recently received a silver star medal *5 tfie from the government for "gallantry in action" during the war. Although the recommendation was made in October 1918 the medal has just been received in recognition of service in the Argonne. Fred Breyer died at his home in Chicago Dec. 2 after several weeks' illness. He lived here for many years and has a home at McCullom Lake for several years. The Misses Leone and Evelyn Freund and Frances Hughes of St. Therese's hospital, Waukegan, spent Thanksgiving at their homes in this city. McHenry did go over its quota in the annual Red Cross roll call just completed with 177 members enrolled for the year. Bob Peterson spent several days last week at DeKalb where he sang with DePalmer's band. Sister Superior Maria Gratia and Sister Rose Edward of St. Patrick's academy, Joliet, came Thursday for a few days visit in the home of the former's father, M.A. Conway. Mrs. John Olson of Hugo, Ore., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Gottleib Boley and sister, Mrs. M. L. Worts. This is Mrs. Olson's first visit here in twelve years. Theodore Winkel and A.P. Freund were chosen to serve on the grand jury by the board of supervisors. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 15,1949) On Dec. 12, Mrs. Anastacia Miller, 32 years old, died in Wesley Memorial hospital following a long illness. She is survived by her husband R.J. Miller, and a son, Johnny Phalen Miller. A Chicago man and his son had a narrow escape from drowning last Sunday when they broke through the ice at Pistakee Bay and held on to some cracking ice for almost forty-five minutes until help arrived. The McHenry fire squad reached the father and son and brought them to shore where they were treated by a local physician and then released. Building Permits The following building permits were issued by the city of McHenry during the month of October : Emil C. Simon, 3713 John street, garage; Willis Martin, 508 Kensington, single family dwelling; Richard Wohnrade, 1715 North avenue, siding; Connie Schneider, 4207 South street, siding; Stanley Aim, 4204 Ponca, siding; George J. Mrachek, 4206 Ponca, siding; Arthur Kreutzer, 1912 Lake wood, sewer; Archie Geeraerts, 926 Wiltshire, single family dwelling; McHenry State Bank Trust, 3817 W. Waukegan road, 2-car garage; Home Finders Realtors, 5017 W. Route 120, sign; Emily P. Lange, 1607 N. Meadow lane, sewer; Essex-Costello Real Estate, 3717 W. Elm, sign; James Budniakiewicz, 2005 N. Central, garage; Barbara J. Morey, 1901 N. Sunset, sewer; Millstream Builders, 3904 W. Sorenson road, water and sewer; Harold Frett, 801 Allen avenue, garage; Robino-Ladd, 405 Kensington, single family dwelling; School District No. 156, 610 Kensington, single family dwelling; Plum Garden, 3917 W. Main street, restaurant alterations; Peter DeCicco, 518 N. Front street, sewer; Daniel Pertile, 5111 Home avenue, single family dwelling; James Lafontaine, 4410 Parkway, garage; Anthony Amici, 510 N. Front street, sewer; Robert Rausch, 1708 N. Beach, single family dwelling and sewer; Edward E. Tinkler, 5311 Home, sewer. Nation's Economy Top Concern In Illinois Inflation was the major concern of Illinois voters last election day according to a survey taken by Senator Charles H. Percy (R- 111.) The survey, Percy said, measured voters' attitudes toward public officials and such issues as inflation, crime and integrity in government, and were collected on Wednesday, November 6, the day after the election. Of the 1,051 voters who responded to the post election questionnaire, 54 percent indicated they were concerned most about the nation's economic condition. The remaining 47 percent indicated the following issues as their major concerns: Honesty and Integrity in Government - 23 percent. Unemployment - 18 percent. Crime and Public Safety - 4 percent. Other - 2 percent. p "Poor economic conditions, combined with recent political evenhave eroded the public's faith in government officials," Percy said. Sixty-eight percent of those who answered the questionnaire viewed politicians unfavorably. Sixty percent were critical of all public officials. The reasons for the adverse reaction to officials were checked as follows: Inflation - 30 percent. Watergate - 30 percent. x; Cynicism - 22 percent. Crime - 2 percent. ^ Other - 15 percent. Chicago commuters were the largest group polled by the survey. Of the 1,051 questionnaires tabulated, 622 were collected from passengers riding various Chicago and North Western railway and CTA lines. One hundred ninety-three of the responses came from questionnaires distributed in Springfield; 125 came from Peoria; 111 from Rockford. Of those polled, 98 percent said they have not changed their party affiliation in the last two years. The breakdown of party identification was as follows: - Favor Neither Political Party - 41 percent. -Republicans - 36 percent. Democrats - 23 percent. "Those elected in this year's election received a negative * ite from voters," Percy said. Though 85 percent in the post survey said they had voted, preliminary state-wide that only 52.11 percent of Illinois' registered voters and cynicism will continue to grow and weaken ' m of government unless public officials initiate i which deal effectively with the nation's said. J-jffpJ MMI. Eight long years confined to a hospital ended last week for Robert "Bob" Schulz who returned to the home of his parents near Johnsburg. He was injured when a steel beam tore loose from a crane and crushed his back while at work at Edwtt: Laboratories, then the Ringwood Chemical company. The people of McHenry area who attended the Business Men's benefit carnival Thur­ sday were gratified to find everything as promised and up to their expectations. It is estimated that about $1,300 was netted for the fund. The third annual McHenry County Holstein club 4-H and F.F.A. Calf Selection Day was held this year at Hickory Creek Farm, west of McHenry. The infant daughter, Michelle Paulette, six week old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Paul Justen, passed away Dec. 12 at Children's Memorial hospital, Chicago. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Freund, daughter, Sharon, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Koglan of Spring Grove at­ tended the International Livestock show at the am­ phitheatre in Chicago. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 10, 1964) Last week the long awaited lighting of the huge Christmas star on the old water tower took place. Two fires occurred during the snow storms of last week? the first one on Wednesday night at 11 o'clock at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Lee Gladstone on Richmond road. Fire Chief Ed Justen said the blaze started in the ash pit of the fireplace with timbers nearby catching fire. The second fire was at the apartment of Aldona Cepulis above the roller rink. A shorted switch was believed respon­ sible for the blaze. Thursday night McHenry Barracks 1315 of Veterans of World War I held a dinner meeting at the American Legion home and Past Com­ mander Howard Cairns acted as installing officer for the officers installed for the coming year. A dog owned by Mrs. Verona Kent fell through thin ice on the river and drowned. Lynn Buckie of Richmond road is serving as house fellow of the Unit V. Elizabeth Waters hall at the University of Wisconsin at Madison during this school year. Sister Florence May, the former Jewel May of McHenry, has been transferred from St. Joseph's convent, South Bend, Ind., to Holy Redeemer convent at Evergreen Park where she is teaching second and third grades. * Services were conducted at the George R. Justen and Son chapel for Mrs. Frank (Marie Jane) Springenberg, 76 years old, who died at the Villa Nursing home, Dec. 6. Seaman 'Recr^ Gregory A. Paulsen, USN of Lincoln avenue, McHenry, graduated Nov. 6 from recruit training at the Naval Training Center, San Diego, Calif. Mombor Dr/ve In Progress For County Educational Program Through the years, one of the pillars of Memorial Hospital for McHenry County has been the people who show interest in < what's being done to care fofu patients. J* These people - and the \ number has been growing steadily over the past decade -• ape,, the members of the Memorial Hospital for McHenry County association. This is a good time to talk about this dedication, says Joe Sullivan, chairman of the hospital board's public relations committee. "From the association members come the people who serve as directors. In turn the directors elect officers. The association provides the legal entity with the responsibility to govern the hospital," continued Sullivan. Sullivan explained it is time for members to *fnlw their membership, and it is an op­ portunity for newebmers to the community and others to join. "We need a growing mem­ bership to help meet the responsibilities facing the hospital administration, and we issue this invitation for new members to join. The hospital thrives on an interested, lively Association membership and we have been gratified with the response people of McHenry county have shown in the hospital's needs through the years." Present members will receive a renewal notice. Persons willing to join should contact Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Woodstock. Many husbands and wives both belong, Sullivan observed, to show their support of the work of the staff in a tangible way. In 1971 membership totaled 685. It grew to 730 in 1972, 820 in 1973 and totaled 7% in 1974. Members will receive a notice concerning reservations for the annual meeting. R will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the Branded Steak House, Crystal Lake. Legal Notice The McHenry Township Road District is giving notice that any cars parkea on township public roads during snow removal, can be ticketed or towed away at the owner s- expense. t . The Road district will not be responsible for any damage, to cars, left illegally parked on highway during tnis snow removal operation. McHenry Township Road District Clarence Regner Commissioner (Pub. Nov. 29, Dec. 4,1974) Monument-al President Roosevelt declared Devil's Tower, Wyoming the rsa tion's first national monument in 1906. The tower is solid rock and tapers from 1000 feet at the base to 275 feet at the top. HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS NOW LOCATED IN CRYSTAL LAKE MERRY CHRISTMAS GIFTS Here's a Christmas Bonus to you for saving at Home Federal Savings. Just deposit $100. or more, in a new or existing account by Tuesday, December 24, and receive your choice of a valuable Free gift. Gifts immediately available while supplies last. Please -- one gift per family. 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