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Told FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 21, 1929) The Pure Milk association is announcing for the benefit of uutested herd owners in McHenry county that for those who wish to test in the near future, a market is being of­ fered by the Bowman and Borden companies at the various plants throughout the county. There is always something to take the joy out of life and along with the bright March weather, the song of the robbins and the call of spring comes the ever regular and annual tax statements, which were received in McHenry the first of the week. McHenry played the last home game of the season with Hinckley and it came very close to being a duplicate of their first game with the same team earlier in the season. It will be remembered - that Hinckley nosed our team out by a one-basket margin in that famous game that called for two five-minute overtime periods to settle the argument. Our boys were carrying the sting of that defeat when they went into the game last Sunday. The final score was 38 to 36. FORTY YEARS AGO & (Taken from the files of March 30, 1939) Plans were made for the construction of two cement tennis courts and one clay court at the high school this spring at the regular meeting of the high school board of education. Construction work will begin as soon as weather permits. The new courts will be located 20 feet south from the site of the present courts to allow for more parking space along the side of the high school. The Vasey property which was recently purchased by the school will be landscaped. There were no new aspirants for membership on the high school board of education so the two present members, C.J. Reihansperger, president, and E.E. Bassett, secretary, who filed for reelection will be without opposition. Other members of the board are Jos. W. Freund, Dr. A.I. Froehlich and Ben Justen. Or. R.G. Chamberlain, president, George H. Johnson and H.E. Buch have filed for reelection to the grade school board. They are also without opposition. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 25, 1954) Of interest to old timers in the community, and also to the Plaindealer staff is a receipt found for a subscription in the paper which was issued on Nov. 27,1882. It is now in possession of former Publisher A.H. Mosher, who found it recently as he was looking through a collection of treasured items. The receipt was given to him by Joseph N. Miller, now a resident of Wisconsin, who had found it among the belongings of his father, the late Peter Miller. It was issued by the Plaindealer founder, Jay VanSlyke, only seven years after it was started. Finding the receipt recalls stories of the Plaindealer's early history before the turn of the century. The Plaindealer was the fourth weekly newspaper of McHenry county when it opened its door seventy- nine years ago. Mr. VanSlyke was a native of Massena, New York, where he was born in 1837. His founding of the McHenry paper followed many years of experience in the newspaper business. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 21, 1969) . A large number of employees of Brake Parts, MfcHenry, were ordered out of the building after a bomb threat was received. Police Chief Kenneth Espey said a guard at the plant called him shortly after 6:30 p.m. 10 report receiving a call from someone who said he had a "grudge against the company11 and had planted three sticks of dynamite on a timer on the racks, set to explode between 7 and 7:15. Police and firemen searched the building but no bomb was found. A concelebrated requiem Mass will be offered in St. Patrick's Catholic church for the Rev. Fr. Leonard J. Guz- zardo, 60, who died unex­ pectedly of a heart attack while resting in the church rectory, March 18. At the City Council, Mayor Doherty read a report from the Beautification N committee requesting continued cooperation from the Council in adding to the attractiveness of the city. One of the requests, made was the passage of an ordinance prohibiting posting of political and other ad­ vertisements on utility poles and other places. jFIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 28, 1929) The Lenten season will draw to a close with the observance of Easter Sunday on March 31, at which time special services will be observed at the various local churches. The Eastertide is one of hope and promise, coming in the springtime when all nature awakens to burst into beauty, and brings to every heart a message of hope and good cheer. George B. Kane announces the opening of a paint and paper store in the Stilling building on Riverside drive. He will carry a complete line of Patek's paints and oils, wall paper and decorating supplies. A representative of Patek will be present on the opening days and will give a demonstration of their superior paint products. The Thompson Barbecue stand, located east of the old bridge, will open for business March 30. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 6, 1939) With only one contest on the township ballot at the election held April 4, a much larger vote was registered than had been anticipated with a total of 1,315 ballots cast for supervisor and 967 for road commissioner. Math N. Schmitt scored a victory over the present supervisor, S.H. Freund, with a majority of 197 votes. Thus the voters retired a veteran member of the board of supervisors, Stephen H. Freund, who has served con­ tinuously for the past thirty years. Mrs. A. Joanne Rulien, nurse for the McHenry schools, an­ nounced that vaccination against smallpox will be of­ fered to students and pre-school children over six months of age and especially to children entering school for the first time next September. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 1, 1954) Word has been received from headquarters of the 40th In­ fantry division that the Bronze Star medal has been awarded to Sgt. Paul M. Freund, recently discharged from service with the army. He is the younger son of Herb Freund of Pearl street. TEN YEARS AGO * (Taken from the files of March 26, 1969) One of the most important races in the McHenry township election is for the office of assessor. This year's contest has evoked the greatest in­ terest noted in many years, with four candidates. Two of them Sibre "Sib" Whiting and Jeannie Jo Stilling, are running as Independents, Eva G. Sparks the incumbent, is a member of the Certified party, and Lewis E. Belshaw represents the Republican party. A supplement to this issue of the Plaindealer, called Easter Parade of Values, is included in 5,500 newspapers. The remainder of the 13,000 special sections will go through the mail to area residents. Thirty merchants are participating in this year's pre-Easter sale, and several are sponsoring an Easter coloring contest which is included. SECTION 2 - PAGE 3 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. MARCH 28,1979 Attention Farmers!!! Nope. Torol Deere? Sg Yup, we dare compare the Toro Groundsmaster 52" mower to some of the finest farm tractors. With good reason. It's built rugged and hefty like a fine tractor. Has hydrostatic drive like a fine tractor. Has hydraulic power like a fine tractor (to raise and lower the out front cutting deck). Even has PTO like a fine tractor to link power with attachments. It mows big yards fast with 3 rotary blades and a 52" cut . Rear-whee l s teer ing and of f se t des igned Qm |a$QQC deck let you trim right up close to trees and shrubs |9ClW^# W M W like no "lawn tractor" can. The Groundsmaster 52 also mulches leaves and blows away or plows snow with appropriate optional accessories. In addition, you can order a bagging system to collect clippings and mulchings. Cab also available. The Toro Groundsmaster 52 riding mower. Built to stand up under the heaviest use. Just like a fine farm tractor. _ _ _ on snow thrower attachment with purchase of Grounds- master 52 Offer good until APR. 1«*. while supplies last. See us today. TORO Haven! y°u done without a Ibro long enough? * Ground master 72 with water cooled engine also available Chkago [TORO kjrf-lrrigatton I Inc. Turf-Irrigation 911 Hilltop Drive. Itasca, III. 60143 (312)773-5555 Local Dealer in McHenry: GEO. P. FREUND, INC. 4102 W. Crystal Lk. Rd. McHenry, III. 385-0420 Lakeland Park & Lakeland Shores Sharon Gacek 385-3777 EDITOR'S NOTE: Following are representative questions answered daily by VA coun­ selors. Full information is available at any VA office. Q--What is the maximum number of years a veteran may be allowed to repay a GI home loan? A--A veteran may have up to 30 years and 32 days to repay a GI home loan. Q-I am a World War II veteran and only recently established service-connection for a disability arising from my service. Am I eligible for service-disabled insurance from the VA? A-Eligibility for service- disabled veterans insurance (RH) requires separation from service after April 24, 1951. Therefore, you are not eligible. Q-I am a World War I veteran receiving a nonservice- connected pension. I will be 78 years old in three months. When will I receive the 25 percent increase? A~You will receive the in­ crease effective the first day of the month in which you turn 78. Q-I have recently taken a loan on my GI insurance. What is the current interest rate? A--Effective Jan. 11,1971, the interest rate is 5 percent. Loans taken prior to that date are charged a 4 percent interest rate. Little League Needs Members The Lakeland Park Little league is forming its teams for this summer. In the past there have been many openings for children of all ages. The league needs boys and girls from the ages of 8 to 12. They have a very good record of no accidents occurring on the field. These children are well supervised and every child plays in every game. They have no bench warmers on this league. The dates to register your child for little league are April 7 and 8 at the Lakeland Park Community house, 1717 Sunset, The time will be from 10:30 to 3 p.m. The fee purchases the shirt and hat that your child wears for the season. The rate lowers for each child that you enter in the league. The games are held on the field in back of the community house, so it is of easy access by bike. The games are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The first week in June will start little league play and it will end in the middle of July. The league is in need of scorekeepers, umpires, and officials, and also a few more sponsors. But most of all they need children. This league is open to all children; you need not live in Lakeland Park. They have had players from neigh­ boring communities playing on the teams. If you would like more in-ft formation contact Jack Bucaro at 385-6178 after 7 p.m. FAMILY PARTY Brian Rous had five candles on his birthday cake. On March 16, Brian Rous celebrated his fifth birthday. That weekend, Mom and Dad, Barbara and Edward, held a party for Brian. Brian was very happy that his aunts and uncles, Gil and Jane Baier; Robin and Sue Baier; Daniel, Bonnie and Mike Zurek; Rick and Vickie Lange; and Bob and Terry Lange came to help him celebrate his very special day. Cousin Joey Baier and special freinds, Jason and Justin Lange, enjoyed the special birthday cake that Brian had in the shape of a large rocket ship. Everyone enjoyed the delicious buffet that Mom had prepared and good time of being together. ASSOCIATION NEWS <+ The Lakeland Park Property Owners association has sent out the newsletter letting the people know of the candidates, John Gacek, John Heffron, Pat Schooley, and Hank Sadowski. You still have time to nominate someone if you would like to. Contact Frank Sweeney, chairman, or Mrs. Ron Godt, Mrs. Scott Hallberg, John Heffron or Sharon Gacek by April 12. If you have not received a copy of the newsletter please contact Sharon Gacek. Next meeting will be on Thursday, April 5, and the board members will finalize their Women's club plans for the annual general meeting. WOMEN'S CLUB The Lakeland Park Women's club will be meeting on April 11, instead of the twelfth, due to Holy Thursday. Meeting time will be at 7:30. Hostesses for the meeting will be Vickie Bottarti and Ruth Roach. PIGTAIL LEAGUE The Pig Tail league is holding its last registration for this season. If you would like to register your daughter for little league, you may do so on March 31 at the fire station on Route 120. Members will be available to answer your questions from 10 a.m. to4p.m HAPPY BIRTHDAY ...to Florence Piasecki and to Stephen Hutt who celebrate birthdays on March 29, and to Denise Catherine Druml who celebrates a birthday on March 30. Denise will have ten candles on her cake. On March 31 there will be many parties in the subdivision as Ronald Kamp, Judy Slonia. David Brunow, Andrew Rogers (11 years old) and Joe Leopold celebrate on that day, as will Dorothy "Mandy" Druml, who will turn 6. April 1, Butch Dowell will add on another year, and on April 2 Debbie Koczor and Charlene Mueller will hear the birthday song. Scott Lasko will have bis birthday cake on April 3, and so will Kristina Freund who turns 7. Special Birthday wishes to Pat Buhrman who celebrated her birthday last week. Happy birthday, one and all! 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