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V* / PAGE 5 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15,1878 Twice Told Tales Safety Tips For Decorating Organize Illinois Tea Party FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of December 13, 1928) Although this is Christmas holiday season the board of supervisors failed to be moved with the Christmas spirit when they met in special December session. With more than $15,000 worth of special investigation bills presented, to them for consideration, the members voted to adjourn until Dec 17 without taking any action on those bills. The West McHenry State bank and the Citizens State bank have recently distributed about $20,000 to members of their 1928 Christmas Savings club, which is a further in­ dication that old Saint Nicholas will arrive in McHenry laden with good cheer again this Christmas Officers for the coming year were elected at the regular meetine of the McHenry Kiwanis club at Bickler's McHenry House The following were chosen: President. C H Duker; First Vice-President. L A Erickson; Second Vice- President, R.F Conway; Treasurer George H Johnson and Trustee. A E Nye FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of December 22, 1938) "The Bridge", under the new management of John Freund and his son. Vernon, will open its doors to the public for the first time on New Year's eve for a grand opening It is going to be a great celebration Joe Castle will be on hand with his band to provide some smooth music for dancing and there will be a floor show with eight acts. Of course there will also be a delicious chicken and turkey dinner with all the trimmings Christmas is upon us and now is the time for us to ask the Saviour to lavish blessings and comfort on the hearts of all men, every race and every creed, every color, as long as they show good will All of the McHenry churches will unite in the Spirit of Christmas with services, songs and sermons on Sunday. Christmas day. while altars, beautiful with flowers and plants, will lend an im­ pressive charm to the services. TWENTY^JVE YEARSAGO (Taken from the files of December 17, 1953) Two propositions presented to the voters in the grade school consolidated District No 15 were approved last Saturday in an election which took place in the junior high building. A total of 320 votes weft cast on the proposal calling for the erec­ tion of an addition to Edgebrook grade building for class room purposes. A total of 281 voted in favor and 39 against. On the second pro­ position for the issuance of $210,(KM) school building bonds, the issue carried 280 to 38. Ten children and the bus driver narrowly escaped death near Algonquin last week by what was described as a miracle Only a tree stopped the bus from plunging into the Fox river when the bus, traveling north, went out of control in the blinding snow and sleet strom All were injured but none seriously TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of December 18. 1968) After intensive study, the McHenry City Council voted to proceed with plans for the enlargement of the city hall, awarding a $65.(KM) contract for phase one of the improvement to Win. R Tonyan and Sons, the low bidderv by a wide margin At the City Council meeting < Mayor Dohcrty appointed Kenneth Espey chief of police, effective Jan 1 This is a temporary appointment under present regulations and will, no doubt, be continued as the department organization is completed Chief Harold Hobbs. who had accepted the appointment on a limited term basis, has agreed to remain in the department to assist in any manner needed While decorating your home for the holidays. Com­ monwealth Edison suggests a few safety tips to follow this season: "Inspect last year's lighting sets and discard any with damaged plugs or cords. Use only lighting sets and extension cords carrying the Un­ derwriters' Lab (U.L.) label. "Keep tinsel away from electrical plugs and sockets. "Never decorate a metal tree with lights, rather use a floodlight- perhaps in com­ bination with a color wheel - to achieve the same festive effect. "If you're decorating outside. check to make sure the lighting sets are approved for outdoor use And always maintain a safe distance from overhead electric power l ines or facili t ies, especially when using a metal ladder or tools. The holidays are sure to be safe and bright with these tips in mind. Ringwood News 385 8037 . •653-9262 728-0343 Christmas Cantata To Be Presented > • In Both Parishes This Sunday during regular church services, the combined parish choir will present the annual Christmas Cantata. 9:15 at Ringwood and 11 a m at Greenwood. The church school Christmas programs will be presented at Greenwood at 2:30 p.m., and at Ringwood at 6 p.m. All are invited to attend these events. We hope you will join us. CHRISTMAS EVE There will be a Christmas eve ;ervice for the combined parish it the Ringwood church. Dec 24. at 11 p.m The service will include carols, candles and communion Everyone is welcome to participate in this meaningful service STUDENTSUNDAY Youth of the parish will conduct morning services at both churches on Sunday, Dec --JLL > DISMISSED FROM HOSPITAL Mrs Nellie Hepburn has been dismissed from the McHenry hospital and transferred to Carestoel Care center of McHenry If you can, stop by for a chat or send her a card. We know she will enjoy hearing from her friends VISIT ADDISON Paul. Althea and Lee Walkington spent last Sunday in Addison with the Jay Walkington family They were joined by members of the Clarence Adams. Jr., family to help Paul celebrate his bir­ thday Even little Lincoln Adam was there to help Grandpa blow out the candles. BIRTHDAYS We wish a happy birthday to Ed Bettson Dec. 22. Oops! Dec. 21 is that special day for Flora Carr On Dec 22 Allan Van Every will also celebrate his natal day Dec 23 is that special day for Dick Zell, and on Dec 24 Patty Jones will celebrate another year Christmas day. Dec 25, we find Douglas Bidlack and Mildred Kelly sharing our Lord's special day Dec 26, we find Lee Miller. Helen Barker. John Mough and Gary Uienwall adding another year. Happy birthday to all of you wonderful people No anniversaries that we know of THINGS TO REMEMBER Dec 17 - Christmas Cantata - 9:15a m Ringwood; 11 a m - - Greenwood Dec. 17 - childretfc Christ­ mas program -- 2 p.m. Greenwood; 6 p.m. Ringwood. x Dec. 21 - choir practice -- 7 p.m. Ringwood. Dec 24 - no church school - Christmas eve services -- 11 p.m. Ringwood. DIM. \ PRAYER I :jH.VI2:U Inflation Regulation Facts Of Agriculture Life Effects of inflation on far mers and regulatory efforts of government agencies are facts of agricultural life that have to be recognized and dealt with, according to Illinois Farm Bureau President Harold B Steele Steele, who spoke before the general session at Illinois Farm Bureau's annual meeting Monday evening. Dec 11, said farmers are suffering in­ creased economic pressures because of the commitment of national leaders to a cheap food policy Steele was quick to point out that farmers would not mind a cheap food policy if it was accompanied by cheap taxing, machinery, medicine, labor and energy policies ' But if we have only a cheap food policy, then the whole economic system is out of wack", he said "As inflation continues to grip the nation, we farmers are continually caught in a cost- price squeeze, that places us on the endangered species list." Steele added. He said the basic solution to relieve the economic problems is to curb inflation "Cutting government spending should be given top priority and balancing the budget is essential." he said Concerning the regulatory- efforts of government agencies, Steele said farmers have been denied some of the feed ad­ ditives which promoted more efficient growth in livestock. He said insecticides have been taken off the market which were the best weapons available in fighting the battle against insects which ravage crops. "And the regulators aren't through yet." tie said "There are those who would ban the very food additives which have l>een developed to protect the health of the American public " "When a majority of the American people decide to stop it (regulatory pressures) it will stop." he said ."When John 0 Public gets fed up and says, that's it ' and really means it and is willing to do some­ thing about it we can bring the continuing growth and expanding power of regulatory agencies to a screeching halt Other speakers at the annual meeting included Richard Bell, executive vice-president of the Arkansas based Riceland Foods Bell, a former assistant secretary of agriculture under Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz. said the reemergence of the People's Republic of China as a major export market for US farm products is a development of "great significance" Mainland China began buying U.S. farm products- including corn and wheat - after being out of the U S farm market since 1974 Bell told the Farm Bureau Marketing and Commodities conference that he feels Mainland China can become a significant market for U.S. farm products, but not on the same scale as such customers as Western Europe. Japan, and the Soviet Union China has the population base to become a great market for U.S. products, but currently lacks the pur chasing power Demand by the Soviet Union will have a greater impact on U S corn prices this upcoming season, says Bell. Despite Soviet predictions of a record 235 million metric ton gram crop this year. Bell says the Soviets may still buy 15 million tons of grain from the U S in 1978-79, a volume about equal to last year's strong level The Soviets may have grown 235 million tons, but Bell doubts that they put that much "into the bin" because of wet harvest conditions and harvest lows The Russians will be fortunate to have 200 million tons of dr> usable grain, out of their 1978 crop, tie added jo in us for . . . LUNCH AND DINNER TRY OUR DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS MON. - FRI. '1.95 • *2.25 so'^o'sld SMALL GREEK SALAD >1.75 V2 Price Cocktails During Lunch! Don't Miss Nancy Wagener's $o*f PrnJUotu Every Toes. & Thurs. 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McHenry, Illinois, whose attorney of record is I,eroy J. Welter. 1303 N. Rich­ mond Rd., McHenry, Illinois, Claims may be filed within 6 months from the date of issuance of Letters and that any claim not filed within that period is barred as to the estate which is inventoried within that period Claims against said estate should be filed in the Probate office of the Clerk of said Court. County Court House, Wood­ stock. Illinois, and copies thereof mailed or delivered to said legal representative and to said attorney JOHNR LAZONBY Clerk of the Court i Pub. Dec 1.8. & 15. 1978) Legal Notice IN 1 HE CIRCUIT CUUK1 OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF HERMAN C BUCK Deceased. FILE NO 78 P 375 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 194 of the Probate Act, of the death of the above named decedent and that letters Tesamentary were issued on Nov 27, 1978, to Harry C Kinne, Jr.. 3431 W Kim St., McHenry. Illinois, whose attorney of record is Harry C Kinne. Jr., 3431 W. Kim St., McHenry, Illinois, Claims may be filed within 6 months from the date of issuance of Letters and that any claim not filed within that period is barred as to the estate which is inventoried within that period Claims against said estate should be filed in the Probate office of the Clerk of said Court. County Court House. Wood stock' Illinois, and copies thereof mailed or delivered to said iegal representative and to said attorney JOHN R. LAZONBY Clerk of the Court (Pub Dec 1.8& 15. 1978) C h r i s t m a s N o t e : R e m e m b e r t h a t s e v e r a l hundred Christmas trees catch fire each year. The Coalition for Political Honesty is organizing an "Illinois Tea Party" this week to urge Governor James Thompson to call a special session of the General Assembly to reconsider the giant pay raises of all politicians in Illinois. "We are urging every Illinois citizen who's fed up with skyrocketing political salaries to drop a tea bag in an envelope and mail it to Governor Thompson." said Patrick Quinn. Coalition spokesman "This is a patriotic and direct way for citizens to express their frustration with selfish politicans It 's the same type of frustration that led our forefathers to dump tea in Boston Harbor 205 years ago this week. (Dec. 16)." Quinn said the governor has abandoned the spirit of the Thompson Proposition only one month after its overwhelming passage. "The governor is the only person who can call a special session to consider rolling back the pay hikes Yet he continues to ignore the message sent by the voters in November to hold down wasteful spending "If he can't read the wishes of the people in their votes or in the tremendous statewide outcry against the pay raises, perhaps he can read the tea leaves voters will send him ." Quinn said the Coalition supports a proposal that would roll back recent pay increases and limit any future hikes to the anti-inflation guidelines of the Carter administration "How can our elected leaders expect hard-pressed working men and women to hold down salary demands while Illinois politicians are out grabbing 30. 40 and 60 percent pay raises for themselves." said Quinn, "It 's time for citizpns to tell the governor and the General Assembly to start pulling their weight instead of throwing it around If Thompson gets enough tea bags, then maybe he can call upon the legislators to put the public interest ahead of their own financial interest " Quinn encouraged Chicago residents to also send tea bags to Mayor Michael Bilandic to let him know how the people feel about aldermanic pay demands Quinn said that the Coalition has sent a letter to Alfred Kahn. head of the President's anti inflation campaign, inviting him to participate in the tax payer's tea bag compaign .4 Wish " ( h i d r e s t \ i i u m e r r y , g e n ­ t l e m e n , l e t n u t h m H \ < > u d i s - m a \ , r e m e m b e r o u r > a i . i o r u a * b o r n < m C h r i s t m a s l h i \ A panef ul experience We foot the bill for broken windows, and most any other acci­ dental loss, when you take advantage of our Special Homeowners Package Policy. 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