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Bounty of Bargains wice o es a MO wooooaooooeooooeoooooooeoooeoooooooo f. IKTY YK.VKS AGO <Taken from the" files of lhxeml>er 2. 1 *»2f>» Considerable interest is being manifested in the proposed Fox Kiver Valley Park district, which is now in the early stages of organization. AI>out a month ago the McHenry Kiwanis Hub sponsored a movement towards the formation of such a district and selected a committee to do the preliminary work, circulate the petitions and bring the proposition to an election by the resident voters in this proposed district The district as proposed comprises an area of forty square miles, twenty six in McHenry township and fourteen in Nunda township, nearly all of it within two miles of the Fox river.,, A blaze which might have resulted in a second serious fire for McHenry on Sunday night occurred at the home of George Meyers soon after the ex citement caused by the big fire had partly subsided The family had all retired for the night when about U o'clock Mr Meyers was awakened by a crackling noise. He im­ mediately arose and went into the kitchen to investigate the strange sound where he saw smoke coming from the region of the kitchen cabinet The Chicago and Nor­ thwestern Railway Co., is making some much needed improvements at the depot at McHenry The waiting room has been closed to the public and a basement is being ex­ cavated underneath this part of the building, preparatory for the installation of a steam heating plant The Nor­ thwestern is doing its own work, sending experienced workmen to complete the improvements. The basement at St. Mary's school has been enlarged and now has two large rooms, where sanitary toilets are being installed. A new garage has also been built, the carpenter work being done by Stephen H. Freund. The Artificial Stone. Co.. had charge of the mason work and H E. Buch had the contract for the plumbing. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of December 3, 1936) The interest of local people,- turns this week to the In­ ternational Livestock exr* position in Chicago, attractive ' more than usual this year perhaps, because of the" fact that a local land owner has an exhibit of pure bred stock at the exhibit In the stalls of registered horses of the heavy draft type or those bred for speed or fancy riding will be found an exhibit of Suffolk horses, displayed at the ex­ position for the first time in five years or since Samuel Insull discontinued his exhibits. •With the topic of the organization of an alumni as the main point of discussion, (he Class of 1934 held its second annual reunion at Bickler's hotel Saturday night. Nov. 28. Twenty-one of the fifty-six graduates of the class were seated at a table decorated in yellow and white with pom poms of the same color as centerpieces, where at 7:30' p.m. a four-course dinner was served. Quite a conflict was going on between "So I Hear" column and a new one "So We Hear". The new column is largely composed of contributions from the McHenry Raspberries club. Mrs. Floribel Vogel presided as worthy matron of McHenry chapter. O.E.S. on Monday evening of last week at the first meeting of the new year. Plans were made for the year and committees were appointed A letter received by Mrs. Robert Thompson from her aunt, Mrs. L H. Owen of Cushing. Okla., contains an interesting clipping from the "Tulsa World" of Nov. 29. 1936, regarding an honor given to her granddaughter. Mary Louise Owen. Mary Louise, who at­ tends the Oklahoma A.M. college, is the daughter of Edwin Owen, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.H . Owen, who was born in McHenry in 1894. Miss Owen was adjudged the most beautiful co-ed on the A & M campus in 1936 in a contest sponsored by the Redskin, student year book She has been declared "Redskin Queen". TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of December 6. 1951 > John Mackinder of McHenry narrowly escaped injury, ex­ cept for minor cuts, last Sunday afternoon when the plane which he was driving crashed into a high tension wire south of McHenry, just west of the Fox rjver. The accident occurred about 1 o'clock as Mr. SFX TION 2 -1* \t.l : IM.MVDKM.ER-FHIDAV, DECEMBER 3,1976 Mackinder was returning from Arlington Heights. He is said to hold a student pilot's license The distribution of 1950 taxes was announced this past week by Treasurer J..G. Stevens, the total figure amounting to $957,868.18. Of this amount $573,184.72 went lo county schools, divided as follows: $263,286.24. district: $181.401.61. high schools; $12,991. con­ solidated; and $3.505 20 for school bonds. With the arrival of colder weather. McHenry residents were beginning to forget the worry which annually ac­ companies polio season; thus the announcement of two new cases' in the community came as an unpleansant surprise this past week One of the two is an adult, Mrs. Evelyn Bankstein. 22. mother of three children who was stricken last Friday. Mrs. Bankstein complained of stiffness in her legs a few days previous .lust a few days prior to Mrs Benkstejn becoming ill. 13 month-old Phillip Ronald Johnson of Wonder Lake was stricken with the disease. Both were taken to Winnebago county hospital in Rockford. McHenry stores will be open every evening until Christmas eve. beginning Friday. Dec. 14. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of December 8, 1966> In a busy meeting of the City Council on Monday night it was voted to approve the an- "pxntinn <>l the Lakeland Park- Lakeland Shores area defined in petilion The order to submit the question to the city of McHenry for final action was entered June 14. 1966, by Judge James H Cooney after finding the petition in order. Many questions have been studied in the past months, since it is the opinion of many that the an­ nexation of a developed area of this size is not a small un­ dertaking In addition to the swearing-in ceremony of new county of­ ficers. witnessed by members of the county board of super­ visors Monday morning, the December meeting was devoted to a variety of business, chief among which a renewed discussion of a site for a new courthouse. The con­ sultants announced that after analyzing requirements of a modern courthouse, they felt the best site was that of the present courthouse annex. In their explanation, they Suggested that two parking areas would be needed, one for patrons of the courthouse needing facilities for only a Big Potato Crop... Brings This fall's potato harvest is one of the largest in history. The plentiful supply means potatoes are a great buy for the con­ sumer. Price isn't the only bargain, though. Potatoes are an ex­ cellent source of vitamin C and provide vitamins B1 and niacin plus small amounts of iron, all for less, than 100 calories per medium potato. In addition, potatoes contribute great variety, flavor, and appetite appeal to your daily menu. Chinese Chicken and Potatoes, an entire meal-in-a-dish, is both economical and nourishing. The popular stir-fry method of cooking is used to create a savory blend of potatoes, chicken, snow peas, and bean sprouts in this filling yet low calorie dish. For even greater savings, less expensive chicken parts or left­ over turkey can be substituted for the chicken breasts. At today's prices, the versatile potato gives you unbeatable return for your food dollar. CHINESE CHICKEN AND POTATOES 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced 4 large mushrooms, sliced !•. cup chicken broth 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons sherry (optional) 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons salad oil 2 medium potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced 4 chicken breast halves, boned, skinned, cut into strips- 1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow peas, thawed 1 can (16 ounces) bean sprouts, drained 'In large skillet or wok, over medium-high heat, in hot oil, cook potatoes and chicken, stirring frequently, 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add vegetables; cook, stirring, until tender- crisp. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine broth, soy sauce and sherry. Stir in cornstarch until blended. Pour into skillet and cook, stirring, until sauce is smooth and thickened. Makes 4 servings. RECIPE HAS BEEN TESTED BY A CONSUMER PANEL. short time, and the other for jurors and employees. The highlight of the McHenry Kiwanis meeting was the s p e c i a l p r e s e n t a t i o n recognizing Clint Claypool's record of leadership and ser­ vice as Lt. Governor of Division 20. This presentation opened with a song composed by song leader Leonard Pawlikowski and sung by a group of Kiwanis ijnembers. President Virgil Pollock then formally presented a special plaque upon which was mounted the traveling gavel. Claypool's years of service to the clubs of Division 20 was recognized by the attendance of Kiwanis members and their wives from the eight other Kiwanis clubs of Division 20. OPEN ROAD Gov. Walker last week of­ ficially opened to traffic 89 miles of the Central Illinois expressway, the longest stretch of freeway ever opened at one time in Illinois. Motorists now have the use of a four-lane, uninterrupted freeway from the Illinois-Indiana border to Jacksonville, 156 miles west. Work on another twenty-two miles of the expressway, in­ cluding the Quincy Bypass is underway, leaving only 50 •miles more to complete the route to Quincy. At Gov. Walker's direction, con­ struction of the Central Illinois expressway was speeded up two years ago, and as a result, the road was opened a full year ahead of schedule. Your better lomorrows can star I today with an IJK.lt. account ami a lltUe help fraai your Meads. "You can set aside up to $I50() tax-free each year until retirement. " Planning for the future is one of the most important things we do at Marengo Federal, And since your future is what ours is all about, we've given a lot of thought to those ideas that can help you enjoy a richer, more secure tomorrow. So to start your better life today, we're offering an. Individual Retirement Account. The I.R.A. account is designed for individuals not covered by an employers' retirement program. With an I.R.A. account you may deposit any amount up to $1500 or 15% of your annual income (whichever is less) and take the full amount as an income- tax deduction. Earnings are tax-free until retirement, and then you pay taxes only on the amount you withdraw during your retirement years. Of course, at Marengo Federal, you enjoy not only the tax- savings but full interest on your furtd, compounded daily. Don't delay! Visit any of our three offices and open your Individual Retirement Account today-- and add to it until December 31, 1976 to accumulate your tax-deductible amount. I.R.A.,another way your friends at Marengo Federal can help make your better tomorrows start today. * "Besides the tax-deduction you get Marengo Federal's high interest rate compounded daily. " 1 IR II II EL M i il Fl El •1 El in 1 1 a H Iff II II • S and loan association 200 EAST GRANT HIGHWAY • MARENGO, ILLINOIS 60152 • (815) 566-7258 118 CASS STREET • WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS 60098 • (815) 338-2900 4400 WEST ROUTE 120 • McHENRY, ILLINOIS 60050 • (815) 344-1900 Pets of U.S. Presidents: Hoover's Dogs It has been said that Her­ bert Hoover's pet German Shepherd, King Tut, helped his master win the Republi­ can Party's nomination for President. It seems some party officials against nominating Hoover knew him only as a cold, ef­ ficient Secretary of Commerce lacking in voter appeal. Hoov­ er's supporters, seeking to show his little-known warm and compassionate side, found the answer in a snapshot of Hoover playing with King Tut. Thousands of prints were made, appearing in newspa­ pers and magazines and as life-size posters. Hoover won the nomination and the Pres­ idency. That doesn't mean a pic­ ture of a man with his dog won an election, but it surely helped. And Mr. Hoover, in fact, had been a dog fancier for years. He personally cared for his pets and seldom missed a Westminster show. Other White House Dogs * * I t » / There were other dogs' ajt the White House because Mrs. Hoover also was very fond of them. Some were gifts, as is customary. Best known were a pair of frisky Fox Terriers called Big Ben and Sonny; a fine Eng­ lish Setter named Eaglehurst Gilette; Glen, a beautiful Scotch Collie; Pat, another German Shepherd; Yukon, an Eskimo dog, and a pair of huge wolfhounds sometimes mistaken for small ponies by passersby seeing them through the White House iron fence. The First Lady's favorite was Weejie, a friendly Nor­ wegian Elkhound, who won the distinction of being pic­ tured on the Hoover's 1932 personal Christmas cards. Sadly, King Tut's person­ ality suddenly took a strange and tragic turn. Behaving as if . only he could be trusted to protect his master and mis­ tress, he began a vigilant, nightlong patrol of the grounds. He kept at it con­ stantly, every night regard­ less of weather, suspicious even of the guards along the check points. N The aging King Tut then began challenging workmen Life is a tragedy wherein we sit as spectators for a while, and then act out our part in it. -Jonathan Swift. You and your pet By TED KAVANAUGH, DIRECTOR, ALPO PET NEWS BUREAU Watch this newspaper for my next column on another President's pets. on the grounds. Finally, un­ able to be cured of a now ill- tempered obsession, he was retired to the Hoover's pri*- vate residence. Pat, the other German Shepherd, managed to cheer up the President and became his number one dog. Pat had a trick that delighted White House visitors. Whenever a tour was given, he would run ahead and push open doors for the group. And at the President's Ra- pidan Camp, it was Pat, along with Weejie, who ac­ companied him on hunting expeditions. * HONEST, ALL 1 PIPWA5 SLAM THE HOOP."