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C7«7tc£ CTo/c/ C7ah £± FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of December 17, 1931). J. F. Claxton, 74-year-old McHenry fiddler, placed* second in the old fiddlers' contest held at Woodstock. Mr. Claxton played a violi of his own make. During the\ same evening Miss Zena Whiting, 18-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Whiting of Ringwood, won second place in the second annual country life beauty contest held at St. Mary's mi. Miss Whiting, a graduate of the McHenry high\ school, won second place^mong 19 contestant from McHenry county. Mr, and Mrs. Richard Overton have moved from the Rose Huemann home to the home of his parents on Waukegan street, where they will live while Mrs. R. I. Overton is in Florida. , FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of December 18, 1941). As their part of spreading Christmas cheer, the McHenry Choral club will sing carols throughout the city on Dec. 22. Starting at the high school at 8 p.m. the group will sing in the three business districts as well as in several residential parts of town. Will T. Conn, Circuit court clerk of McHenry county for the last 12 years, died in Harvard community hospital from injuries received in an automobile collision. At a meeting of the Red coss, committees were ^appointed in both city and districts for the pur- of canvassing to raise s called for by national headquarters. S.I. Hear says there's a i en do us movement on to name Robert Adams rleader for the All-Star ie. He holds a com- ible margin--thanks to a ivy vote from the ladies. TWENTY-FIVE YEARSAGO (Taken from the files of December 13, 1956). Net earnings of $186,273.29 during the year ending Dec. 1,1956, were reported by the office of County Treasurer Vernon W. Kays. This was a new all-time high for the office. Earnings from various sources totalled $227,674.02 and expenditures reached $41,400.73 leaving the net earning stated above. In his annual report to the County board, the treasurer showed that the county spent $2,024,029.58 during the year. When young Paul Diedrich ran to his mother, Mrs. Louis Diedrich, his eyes twice their normal size as he told her one of Santa's reindeer was lost and had wandered into their yard, she thought the little fellow had been instilled with an over­ abundance of Christmas spirit. However, when she looked into their yard, she, too, saw a beautiful, yoOhg reindeer eating parsley from the Diedrich garden. . TEN YEARS AGO . (Taken from the files of December 22, 1971). Newly elected officers and board members of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce include Mike Brown, president; Mel Prust, vice-president; Rick Lane, treasurer; George Thompson, vice-president; James Lennon, Frank Low, Dan Robson, Wes Carlson, Ann Zeller, Dave Benrud, J. C. Waller, Duane Haak and Frank La us, board mem­ bers. The October distribution of $4,634,186 to the counties and municipalities under Illinois income tax revenue sharing includes $2,823.71 for the city of McHenry. The local figure was third highest in the county, based on population. Crystal Lake received $6,063.15 and Woodstock was second with $4,263.93. Zion rolled into town and snapped Gary Collins' cagers 6-game win string as the Warriors came out on the short end ofan 8-point spread losing to the young Zee Bees 58-50. Caattoos Swains Daughter-Maw, I wish you would stop bossing Pa around so much. Maw-What's the matter, now? Daughter-Well, every time 1 get some boy inter­ ested in me he grows serious and asks me if I take after you. Close Marengo Ridge Conservation Area PAGE IV - PLA1NDEALER - FRIDAY, DECEMBER II, 1961 The Marengo Ridge conservation site will be closed Friday through Sunday, Dec. 11-13, to protect the public and allow closer monitoring of deer hunting activities in the area. McHenry County Con­ servation rangers will be watching the site from the air to assure the no hunting regulations, which apply to all District conservation sites, are observed. The three weekend days are part of this year's shotgun season for Whitetail deer. 'Except for district lands, the McHenry County Con- Rental - PER MO. •1980 rent sofl\ NO installation charge NEW fully automatic softeners TWO year option to buy with FULL rental fee deducted ONE phone call can answer any questions 312-259-3393 40 KRYSTAL KLEAR CLEANING SERVICE "Where No Job Is Too Big Or Too Small" OFFERING A UNIQUE GIFT IDEA... GIFT CERTIFICATES 7 " ^ A f QJ* V ITn Professional House Cleaning! Perfect For: Boby Showers, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Christmas, Etc. CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR 2 OR MORE HOURS • ALL WORK IS GUARANTEED • ALL OUR HOUSEKEEPERS ARE FULLY INSURED AND BONDED Avoid The Holiday Rush... Purchase Your Certificates Early! Call 3S5-1S77 For More Info. 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