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SECTION 2 - PAGE 2 - PI.AINDKAl.ER - FRIDAY, MARCH 30.1979 'H Twice Told Tales FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 28, 1929) Again the twelve months have rolled around and April, the election month, is at hand with its questions of politics and good government in township, city and schools, as the prin­ cipal topics of discussion and interest. The month starts out well with April 2 as the date set for the annual town election at which the supervisor, two justices of the peace and two constables will be elected. To all indications this will be a very quiet election with all of the present incumbents being reelected to their respective offices without opposition. Mrs. Elizabeth Thelen Pich is in McHenry this week making preparations for the opening of her new millinary shop in the Kent building on Riverside drive. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 6, 1939) ONE-STOP ' AirtnkJ ChoiiMUabs TRAVEL SERVICE 3405 W. Elm St. McH*nry, Illinois 60050 AIRLINE •ad AMTRAK TICKETS WMU Yw Wait travel service Planning n Cortbtoon crultaT A trip to Euror*...M*«lco ..Howollf You can compart thorn all undor ono roof'at our oMIcol Wo ara ogonti lor stoamship alrllna*. hotoli. •Ighttoolng companion throughout tho world. Travel slace 1961 385-7500 Area Code 815 A delegation from the local Mothers club presented a petition to the City Council asking assistance in main­ taining the public library in Our city. Since no appropriation has been made by the city for such expense, the Council was unable to disburse funds to aid the library at this time. However, the mayor and Council members expressed a willingness to make provisions during the next year for this purpose During the month of March the final payment in fulfilling the city's contract with the Kelly Well company was made. McHenry has a good well. Now. the next step will be the erection of a pump house for housing the new pump and equipment. The foundation was completed last fall. Final payment on the new Country Club road was also made during the month of March. Funds from motor fuel tax were used in this improvement. The "Clean Up Week" project, sponsored by the local Lions club last year proved a decided success, so they have designated April 17-22 as "Clean-Up Week" for this year. TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 1, 1954) ANTIQUE SHOW march 29 thru april 1 thursday & friday... 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. ..10 a.m. to5:30p.m. Sunday... Noon to 5 p.m. X: * ' ' - ' • • ' : • • . 3* -m- it's in the hag, •y ' "•;> L . • , LAKEHURST One minute east of the Til-State One minute west of Skokie Highway (Rt 41) at Waukegan (Rt 43) and Belvidere Rds (Rt 120) Waukegan When Niesen's Five to One Dollar store opens, business will be conducted in a building which is more than double the space of the former location next door. All departments are being expanded in this new, attractive store, which features pale green walls, cream- colored celings and the most modern fluorescent lighting throughout. When the boards of the county Farm and Home Bureau and of 4-H Town met in Woodstock it was voted to continue expansion of per­ manent structures on the site of the fair grounds with the construction of a dining hall. It was further decided by the 4-H Town representatives to rent the structure to the Homfe Bureau at fair time to prepare and serve meals. Assessors from the various townships in the county met to receive instructions and sup­ plies for the work entailed with 1954 assessment of real estate and personal property -in the county. ^ TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 28, 1969) A local resident. Arnold J. Rauen, was recently given three awards by Glen E. Johnson, national director, Savings Bond division. United States Treasury department, in recognition of Mr. Rauen's twenty-seven years of service in the division. Most valued of the three is the Albert Gallatin award for Distinguished Ser­ vice. The other two items are a National Director's plaque and a set of five presidential medals representing Presidents R o o s e v e l t , T r u m a n , Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson, the men under whom Mr. Rauen served during his distinguished governmental career. The Illinois . Press Photographers association, which last week announced its 1968 standings, lists the Plaindealer photographer, Wayne Gaylord, for fifth place with 124 points. Mr. Gaylord won a first and a third rating and two fourth places during the year. EVERYLIFE PROGRAM The Northern Illinois Special Recreation association is now accepting applications for summer day camp counselors. Everylife is a six-week recreation program for all handicapped children ages 3 to 21. Positions include day camp counselors, assistant counselor and program Leaders. All interested persons are asked to contact NISRA at Post Office Box 422 or phone 815-459-0737. We need more knowledge, we need more character We do not need more lau\ we need more religion We do not need more of the things that are seen, we need more of the things that are unseen. Calvin Coolidge WHO KNOWS? 1. Where was President Grover Cleveland born? 2. Who invented the camera and kodak? 3. What is the motto for the District of Columbia? 4. Who proposed the present system of stand­ ard Mme? 5. Name the four times zones in the U.S. 6. What famous sea cap­ tain lost a leg to a whale? 7. For what was Susan B. Anthony best known? 8. Why do some planets appear brighter than stars? 9. Name the Secretary of State. 10.Name the "North Star State." Answers To Who Knows 1. Caldwell, New Jersey. 2 . G e o r g e E a s t m a n , 1888. 3. Justitia Omnibus (Jus­ tice to all). 4. William R. Allen, in 1833. 5. Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific. 6. Captain Ahab in Mel­ ville's "Moby Dick." 7. She was a pioneer cru­ sader for women's rights. 8. They are nearer the earth. 9. Cyrus Vance. 10.Minnesota. • • » • Every citizen com­ plains about the taxes that he has to pay. SHEEPHERDERS TO PLAY-Approximately 50 members of the Sheepherders Fellowship group will attend the play "Blithe Spirit" at the Woodstock Opera House Saturday, March 31. Following the presentation of the play the group will gather at a restaurant for dessert. Pictured, left to right, seated, are Beth Johnson and Ann Lingeman; and standing Shirley Kivley, Dr. Jerry Lingeman, Walter Johnson and Yvonne Alton discussing the upcoming church outing. , --r ~ • . • , McHenry Hospital Gives Scholarship This year the auxiliary to McHenry hospital announces the establishment of a scholarship amount to $300 per year, applicable to nursing education or health-related professions, such as X-ray technicians, laboratory t e c h n i c i a n s , p h y s i c a l therapists, or dietitians. Applications are available from local high school offices. or by contacting the Scholar­ ship chairman, Mrs. Robert Aleckson, McHenry. • • • • There are various de­ grees of friends, occasion­ ally even a true one. * * * * W h e n a c o m m u n i t y has no leader, it makes little progress. I FORD BUSS FORD i i 72 HOURS TO SELL 7200 CARS&TRUCKS THURSDAY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MARCH 2230^31 3 DAYS OF SUPER SPECIALS • SPECIAL VALUES • SPECIAL DEALS FORD HOURS - THURS. FRI. & SAT. 9 AM TIL MIDNIGHT BUSS FORD McHENRY - 385-2000