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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 27 Mar 1981, p. 20

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k> AGE .»0 r LAIN DEALER - FRIDAY, MARCH 27,1981 • -V ••• (Open To The Public) m J : Will bt Open For Lunch STARTING APRIL 1st 11:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday OUR POPULAR BUFFET WILL BE SERVED $175 V including beverage | Twice Told Tales I - McHENRY COUNTRY CLUB 820 N. JOHN ST. W-im FIFTY YEARS AGO 'Taken from the files of March 26. 1931) Final curtain for theatre man For the second time in the course of a few short weeks one of McHenry's representative business men has answered his final summons and the com­ munity is bowed in sorrow at the death of John W. Smith, owner of the Empire theatre. The American Legion post i% this city will join with all other posts in the state in simultaneously observing membership "Mop-up" month. Commander William Bickler announced. In this month the present members of the Legion will endeavor to.contact every veteran of the World war in this country and inform him of the benefits that have accrued from his service through successive legislative enactments and the program of the Legion. Spring made its official arrival on March 21, and many residents have already caught the fever and may be seen raking lawns and preparing gardens for the season. The robins have arrived and the first garden in McHenry has been plowed in readiness for planting, so what more evidence would be asked that spring is here. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 27. 1941) Citizens in McHenry township will quietly go to the polls April 1 to cast their votes for the candidates under the heading of the Citizens' party. There will be no op­ position for any of the of­ fices. The Candidate seeking his first term as town clerk is Robert J. Conway, who has been capably filling this position since the death of M. J. Walsh. Joseph N. Schmitt, Albert Krause, Sibre Whiting and Arnold An-* derson are other candidates for various offices. Production at the Ringwood Chemical cor­ poration. Ringwood's newest industry, was started this week, although the remodeling of the old Bowman dairy plant, in which the chemical cor­ poration is Ibcated, has not S#*S5P_ . qumitx • Thru I®11*' ̂ Savi 20% ON Asst. Evirgrnii And Shrubs Reg. 4.97 Many varieties of |unipers pine*, privet* and other*. Save 22% t* Asst. Spreading Ytw EvirgrNM 12.97 Spreading yew* are 15" to II" high and are available in a huge a**ortment of varletle*. ave 25% On' ssnrfnd Pkg. kwirlnf Shrubs 2.47 «eg 3.27 hoose from honeysuckle,*^ Hoc*, privets, splrea, farsythla d more. PrkM whlU fimtWIw Int Wa m £ m 20% On (tltradf Bin* Sprnc* Trans 8.76 Reg. 10.97 The most popular spruce grown in this country I Features bluish green foliage SOY« 20% Assnrtnd Trans 5' Tn 6' Tnll 15.97 Fast growing madium slzo tr Add beauty to your yard by planting a tree Save 25% Slnndnrd Frail Trans 10.97 14.47 Great savings I Also the way to go to beat fruit prices at the market. Many to choose from. SPRING SAVINGS ARE IN FULL BLOOM! Spring Savir Scntts Stnrftr F#rtlliz«r n M Reg.11.54 Stott* starter fortlllior covor* 5.000 >9 ft. and not wolfht It 20 lb* Hattont oorly d*v«4of>mtnl and thkkcfiin| of now grotk Will not burn lown tvhon u*od or dlroctod No.MM. Savo 25% Hnffmnn Ftrtilmlx Snil A Snnd Stnrtnr Reg. 1.47 Hoffman fertilmix potting soli and seed starter. Doos not crust, retains moisture, charcoal added. SnpnrSnvnr Alranp Pnsh Lnwn Mnwnr 106.76 Reg. 117.74 Faatwra* > hp aa*y *pin rocoll ttort or 7" plo»tt< wrhool* standard handle and control bo« mounted on the hondlo nvn 20% On Rnd Dnvll Brnndcnst Sprandnr 17.87 wmmit Reg. 22.37 Feature* llnfortlp controls 71 Ik hoppor copacity 4 to I (preed leathered edge* and douMo han dlo Savo 21% 1 Lb Scntts Ornss Snnd Mlxlnra 2.56 Snpnr Snvnr Alrcnp Unletting nwn Mnwnr Reg. 131.74 Feature* J 5 hp vortical pull (tori or low tono muffler • •old down hondlo f dM loront cutting petition* Snvi 51% Asst. Flowor A Vm. foods IM "I All Spring Flawor Bolbi Reg.17C All vorletle* -- dol*le* polnnlll. marigold* onion, rodl*he* and Brighton up your yard with calartul tprlng Ho wort that start from Snvn 21% Flat Float Tray Snvn 12% A choke of •III troy* oro 1'/." > 22 Ptonfi flat* aro 11 * 22' ikruki. garden* Hearer bad* and *M* walk*. Ia*y «a wari DAILY 9 H 9 SUNDAY 10 to 6 m Reg. 3.27 |For a hardy utility lawn, a fast developing mixture of all peren­ nial grasses. Ideal for repairing problem areas. Umbralla Patio Table Orouping 197.87 42" sturdy mesh metal top table. Holds umbrella of your choice. Along with 4 barrel-back chairs. Off white finish. Snvn 30% J»h«i Tr-- IShrakSfliM 1.97 11 SvpnrBny Pvacfc 'N Snvn 30% J»h«i Tr-- IShrakSfliM 1.97 InKHi 1.17 Snvn 30% J»h«i Tr-- IShrakSfliM 1.97 . TS£.° Q InKHi 1.17 ••s i n Jefce* trao t *hrufc apiko* -- HMior. |nHPPWriNi|| 11*4 •jllI Alroedf plant ad Contain* H n»d*. Punch H Or* germination 7i\. Start year. Seva 25% Snvn 20% «*-« « Lawn Rain •vast S--4 93* •ag. 1.73 4.76 •vast S--4 93* •ag. 1.73 "•f. 4.37 22 th» mfcn. No. Iff-97 1 and paraeelel (ram* 44M W. in. 120-McMNRY RTI. 47 A CMMTRY agB R0. been completed as yet. E. W. Lowe, Ph. D., business manager for the cor­ poration, has stated that the plant will not be in full operation until some time in June. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 22, 1956) More than 60 students of the seventh and eighth grades of St. Mary school will make a special tour of Washington, DC., and colonial Virginia, starting April 20. the trip will be made under direction of nine adults and four teachers at the school, by appointment of the principal, Sr. M. Leander At the regular meeting of the McHenry City Council, members passed and ap­ proved a lengthy ordinance providing for the sale of $179,000 revenue bonds for construction of a sewage treatment plant. As required by law, the full text of the ordinance will be published next week. Friends will be interested to learn that Donald Aeverman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Aeverman, is enrolled in Class A service school for storekeepers in Newport. R.I., where he will remain for twelve weeks After graduation, he will be assigned to shore station or go directly aboard ship. March 24 will be an im­ portant day for the residents of Johnsburg, for it is then that those of voting age will decide whether or not they wish to become incorporated as a village This is the first time such a vote, has been called in that area TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 24. 1971) A major medical staff addition to expand the services offered patients was announced by Anthony Corcoran, administrator of McHenry hospital. New members of the staff comprise the podiatry department and are af­ filiated staff members of the hospital effective March 1. A third muder charge brought a life sentence for Mark A Smith, 21, of McHenry. The most recent charge is for the murder of Mrs. Obie Fay Ash of Mountain Home. Ark. At present Smith is serving two terms of 200 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of murdering two McHenry women The referendum to in­ crease the educational tax rate for District 156 was approved by a record high vote of 3,108 to 2,432 The total vote cast reached 5,579? Inspirational Film At Alliance JONIEARECKSON Reflections of His Love, a new film highlighting the life and ministry of Joni Eareckson, will be shown Sunday. March 29, at the Alliance church, 3815 W. Bull Valley road, McHenry. The color feature, produced by World Wide Pictures, the film ministry of the Billy Graham association, will be shown once, beginning at 7 p.m. Miss Eareckson is the star of a recent theatrical motion picture, Joni, which relates the story of her diving ac­ cident, as a young girl, which left her paralyzed from the neck down. It chronicles her struggles to piece together her life and her faith in God, in spite of the devastating cir­ cumstances. In Reflections Of His Love, Miss Eareckson, who is also the author of two best-selling books. Joni and A Step Further, tells of the great transformations that have taken place in her life because of her willingness to accept all of the things that have happened to her. A remarkably talented young woman. Miss Eareckson is an artist of great merit, as well as an author, actress, and singer She has learned to draw and paint with a brush held in her mouth Her works have been displayed in major exhibitions, as well as on a number of network television programs. More recently, her illustrations and paintings have become the basis for a major line of greeting cards, plaques, and framed prints Reflections Of His Ixive introduces viewers to the real Joni Eareckson They meet her parents, her sisters and her friends They gain insight into the thoughts of the actors who played major roles in the movie. Joni. and learn of her new personal ministry, Joni and Friends The determination and the depth of trust and faith that this young lady has developed can serve as an inspiration to all Pastor Gerald Robertson has extended an open in­ vitation to the community at large to attend this special screening There is no ad­ mission charge He promises that everyone who attends will be touched by the remarkable life and witness of Joni Eareckson FREE DRAWING - FREE DRAWING 1981 McHENRY CHAMBER TRADE FAIR rfifirx-roBtrllo real rotate rn. 385-7050 IF YOUR NAME IS DRAWN. WE WILL SELL YOUR HOME FOR NO CHARGE! ABSOLUTELY FREE OF ANY COMMISSION! When you come to the Trade Fair bo sura to stop and see us and to sign up far our fraa Drawing. H you aro either thinking of selling or aro doing so now, you can't afford not to tfke advantago of • possible opportunity to savo thousand* of dollars. 4.I.M.I.I. .I.U.I.IO.JU.JU.JUJ

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