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P^PQOO^OOOOOOOOOOO FIF i'Y YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sep­ tember 9, 1926) At a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace William Welch in the McHenry city hall Wednesday evening, Joseph Manczak, city motorcycle cop, was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon, the complaint being filed by Joseph Engeln, McHenry hardware dealer. The trouble between Manczak and Engeln occurred Sunday morning about 1:30, according to testimony introduced at the hearing. Monday afternoon another hearing was had before Judge Welch, whereby Mr. Engeln was the defendant, arrested on a charge by the policeman of disorderly conduct and reissting an officer. When the hearing was called Mr. Engeln asked for a jury trial and the following jurors were sworn to hear the case: John A. Bolger, Gerald Newman, Henry Schaefer, James Frisby, Martin Knox and Frank Masquelet. The jury returned a "not guilty" verdict. Im­ mediately thereafter the defendant swore out a warrant for Manczak, charging him with assault with a deadly weapon. Search was begun Monday night by Wisconsin authorities and Chicago police for a mysterious stranger in con­ nection with the brutal ax murder of Jackson D. Carlisle, salesman, soldier of fortune and former actor. His body, the head almost decapitated, was found on a road one-half mile north of Wilmot and two miles from Twin Lakes, Wis. The tax review board of McHenry county has just about finished its work for the present year. Since the board went into session early in the summer over $394,000 has been added to the tax roles of the county above the figures returned by the assessors from thirteen of the seventeen towns in the county. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sep­ tember 10, 1936) An estimated 500 seats in the three McHenry schools were filled this week as the younger part of the city's population returned to classrooms at the end of the summer vacation period The public grade school, with an enrollment of 158 pupils, and the Community high school, with 185 students reporting, opened on Tuesday, Sept. 8, while St. Mary's parochial school convened Wednesdav with an enrollment of 158 pupils, matching that of the grade school. At the high school sixty fresh­ men have enrolled for the year, forty-five sophomores have reported and there are forty- two juniors and thirty-seven seniors. The enrollment shows a slight decrease this year at the high school which, a few years ago, was crowded with more than 200 students enrolled in the peak year. It is expected that enrollment will increase, however, as several students, who have not yet returned, are expected. A.W. Ki^ug, manager of the local National Tea Co. store, with Eleanor Kinsala, manager of the Fox Lake store, and the manager of the Antioch store, composed a committee in Charge of arrangements for the monthly meeting of the National stores in this district. Others from the McHenry store who attended were Marie Powers, Evelyn Shober, Lyle Franzen, George Kinsala and Melvin Peterson. James Walsh, who has held a clerkship in the McHenry postoffice for some time, has resigned his job and accepted a position as salesman for the Chicago Motor club, with headquarters at the Woodstock branch. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sep­ tember 13, 1951) McHenry Legionnaires and members of the auxiliary post took an active part in the an­ nual state convention, department of Illinois, last weekend in Chicago. One of the highlights of Sunday af­ ternoon's parade down Michigan avenue for local veterans was the honor bestowed on McHenry's rifle squad, which led the eleventh district marchers. The men qualified for that position through their outstanding membership drive this past year, resulting in the greatest post increase in the district. Members of the squad included Joseph Grobel, leader; Dick Peterson, Eugene Frost, Roger Pechous, Tom Lively, Peter Nerstad, Bob Einspar, Joe Gausden. Bob Seeber, Robert Conway, Ed Reid and Harold Vycital. WAF PFC. Dorothy Schroeder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. Schroeder, Rt. 4, McHenry, is now stationed at Ellington Air Force base near Houston, Tex. An Emerald Park resident, William O'Brien, suffered serious injuries early last Thursday morning in Dixon, when a tire from his milk truck blew up in his face. Nine men from McHenry county enlisted at the Navy recruiting station in Waukegan during last month, according to a report just released. They are Robert Alan Armstrong, Wonder Lake; George Flohr, Spring Grove; Raymond Samuel Swenski and Kenneth Theodore Massheimer, McHenry; Donald Edward DeWane and Will George Schroeder, Woodstock; Howard Francis Nolan, Ronald Gene Schultz and Ronald James Vance, Harvard. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sep­ tember 15, 1966) Following a public hearing oSl the 1966-67 budget for School District 15, McHenry, it was approved at the regular meeting Monday evening. The following tax levy will be made: Education fund, $724,323.60; building fund, $123,816; transportation fund, $49,526; and Municipal retirement fund, $9,905, bringing the total to $907,571.28. A review of building permits issued by the city of McHenry during the month of August gives a total number of nineteen. A breakdown shows ten single unit dwellings of which nine were located in Whispering Oaks. Two permits were approved and issued for additions to dwelling, one apartment alteration, one store alteration, three sign permits one church addition and one swimming pool. More than fifty motorcycle riders and motorists, members of clubs in Milwaukee, Wis., and Chicago, converged on the McHenry area Sunday af­ ternoon and caused a distur­ bance which could only be quelled by the cooperation of state and county police. It was only when the former fired into the air that authorities were able to restore order suf­ ficiently to talk with leaders and eventually request that all of the club members leave. Scene of the commotion was the circular track on the R.C. Raven property, 1422 S. River road, where between fifty and seventy-five riders, including one from as far as New Mexico, had assembled to take part in the sanctioned races. Village of McHenry Shores Jude La Francis 385-5067 SECTION 2 - PAGE 5 - PLAINDEALERW EDNESD \Y. SEPTEMBER 8.1J76 Understanding Mental Health FAMILY SERVICE MEETING The Family Service and Mental Health Clinic of McHenry County holds its next regular monthly board of directors meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, in the basement meeting room of the clinic's new offices, 3409 West Waukegan road, McHenry, Truman Esau, president has announced. These meeting are open to the public. Police Vacancies Filled At Board Meeting Wednesday At the regular meeting of the board, Sept. 1, Dan Bixler's resignation from the Police department was accepted. Also, Rick Moore and Doug Oglesby were appointed to fill two vacancies on the depart­ ment. Ray LaFrancis brought to the attention of the board the possible bonding of all con­ tractors with regard to damage to the roads, etc. caused by contractors' vehicles. Tom Johnson presented a vehiclf status report and the board ii going to consider it at the next meeting. Jeff Hayes, the Youth director, presented sketches on possible plans for Creekside park. There was much discussion concerning a resolution that all proposed ordinances could be passed after fourteen days or on the second reading. Several residents were in favor of three readings or twenty-eight days from proposal to passage. The board stood firm in its decision that two readings were enough prior to passage of most or­ dinances except controversial ones. It was decided that most ordinances took longer than the required two weeks anyway; therefore, the resolution stands. The pre-annexation petition was discussed at 8:30 after the regular board meeting. The village board will consider and act upon the Planning com- , mission's recommendation that the Tonyan petition become an agreement. The village board decided to continue the procedure of having these pre- annexation petition meetings immediately following the regular board meetings. Leon Zelvis, the Building and Zoning officer, suggested that a letter be sent to all local building contractors and Redi- mix companies that their vehicles are in direct violation of McHenry Shores' ordinances when they drive over open ditches or drive across open lots. Any violation of these ordinances could result in fines. BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday to Laura Dooley who will be six years old Sept. 5 and Christopher Quinn and Gregory Roberts who share a birthday Sept. 6. 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AND DELCO BATTERIES ARE DRY CHARGED AND VACUUM SEALED AT THE FACTORY. SO WHEN WE BREAK THE SEAL AND ADD FLUID, YOUR DELCO IS READY TO GO WITH ALL THE FRESH STARTING POWER YOU NEED. SEE YOUR AC-DELCO RETAILER TODAY FOR THE DELCO BATTERY THAT'S JUST RIGHT FOR YOUR CAR. O 4005 W. RTE. 120, McHENRY, ILL PHONE 385-2323 HOURS: DAILY 8 A.M. to 5 PJI. SAT. 8 A.M. to 3 P.M. DEAL \NITH THE PRO'S" McHenry Firestone, Inc. who will be eighteen years old Sept. 7. REFLECTIONS Hope your holiday was a safe and happy one. In this Bicen­ tennial year we have many things to reflect upon and the progress and dedication of the working man must surely be near the top of the list. BIG DAY TO REGISTER Sept. 25, Saturday, will be a big voters' registration day at the village hall in McHenry Shores. You will be able to register to vote from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Don't neglect this important right. CAUTIOUS DRIVERS The boys and girls have returned to school; however, the pre-schoolers are still with us and the street is often their playground. Drivers, please use caution when traveling our roads and watch out for these little people. REMINDERS The next meeting of the Shoreliners will be Sept. 21 at the village hall annex, 3211 Beach drive. The next meeting of the village board will be Sept. 15. Arguments are like weeds; given a good start, they are hard to stop. (Editor's Note: This is the second in a new series on UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH, presented as a public service by the Familv Service and Mental Health Clinic of McHenry County, offering 24-hour services at 385- 6400. Purpose is to develop a much broader understanding of one of this nation's major health problems. Information is supplied with the cooperation of the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Today's presentation concerns Coping With Stress.) In a study of ways to cope with the stress of living in an increasingly urbanized society. Dr. George V. Coelho, behavioral scientist at the National Institute of Mental Health, finds that for most people the saving factor is regular association with family and-or friends-that is, people with whom they share interests and affection Crowding in small l iving quarters, lack of privacy, few associations with family and friends, and lack of close ties of any kind in the big-city en­ vironment-all are factors that, unchecked, can impair mental and emotional health, the study indicates. An individual who has someone who cares for him or her is more likely to resolve tensions adequately than one who does not, suggests Coelho. Members of a supportive family, for instance, can help reduce the pressures of life by providing emotional and perhaps financial support "The key to coping with all stress," the NIMH scientist says, "is developing ways to 1 > relieve the stress and keep it within tolerable limits; 2) maintain a sense of personal worth; 3) maintain personal relations with others; and 4) meet the requirement of the stressful situation -adjusting to life in a new city or a new job, for example, or living with The Law Serves You Avoid Kitchen Injuries Label all household cleaning products and keep them out of the reach of children Never mix two or more cleaning agents unless recommended by the manufac­ turer on the label Do not allow pot handles to extend over the edge of the cooking stove where they might be knocked off. Cracked or chipped dishes and glasses can cause cuts and bac­ teria can hide in cracks that are hard to wash and clean. Trial Juries May Undergo Drastic Changes Did you ever wonder why a jury consists of twelve mem­ bers'! Or why its decisions must be unanimously agreed to by the members? The Illinois State Bar association says many of the technical aspects of American jury trials were carried over from the English system of law in the 18th century and remain with us to this day. Consider for a moment the possibility that juries could be composed of only six memberg who would have to unanimously agree on a verdict. Or consider the possibility that only three fourths, or nine members, of a twelve-member jury would have to be convinced before a valid verdict could be returned. These are two of the alter­ natives being considered for revamping the American justice system. Requiring that jury verdicts be unanimous grew out of the prosecutor's burden to prove the defendant is guilty "beyond a reasonable doubt". Thus, if even one member of. a jury feels there is reasonable doubt, the jury cannot return a "guilty" verdict. And if only one juror believes the defen­ dant is guilty, the jury may not a family other than one's or in a high-rise." People can counter the stresses of living in the en­ vironment without a return, to nature or a scrapping of technology, Coelho says. What is needed most, he says, is to make life simpler, less com­ plex He suggests three things: 1 On the individual level- paying greater attention to the tasks of adaption and to the diverse ways of coping that are suitable to each person's family situation. 2 On the group level- increasing social participation in community efforts aimed at taming technology and har­ nessing it to better fit the human needs of dignity and self-esteem. 3. On a world level- increasing educational efforts to dramatize the fragility of man's place in nature, and the interconnectedness of human life on this plant. acquit the defendant. When a jury is unable to agree on a verdict, the judge may dismiss the jury, and the prosecution may ask for a new trial. But civil matters which sometimes are tried by jury are often more complex than considering guilt or innocence in a criminal trial. Thus, consideration is being given to changing the unanimous requirement and reducing the number of jurors from the traditional twelve in certain kinds of cases. Both of the proposals are controversial, and good arguments can be made for and against the changes. But, ac­ cording to the Illinois State Bar association, the number of members on a jury and the requirements that verdicts be unanimous are not established in the Constitution, and changes may take place in the vears ahead. Donahue V-Sign of Mattress Quality {(? / m hm A.v^'Su. >r /• *c »A S X & Wake up to a Sealy Posturepedic morning! THE UNIQUE BACK SUPPORT SYSTEM GOOD MORNINGS START HERE! "No morning backache from sleeping on a too-soft mattress." 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