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Legion ladies bring holiday cheer to vets SECTION 2 • PAGE 11 • PLAIN DEALER WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14. ltU ••riMrv 50 YEARS AGO (Token from the files of Dec. 7, 1033) At the regular meeting of the American Legion auxiliary, plans were made for Christmas cheer for the 500 world war veterans at the Elgin State hospital. Both Legionnaires and auxiliary women will unite in playing Santa Claus on Dec. 22. A Christmas program, gifts and treats will be part of the McHenry County method of saying "Merry Christmas". Approximately $4,000 will be distributed- by the West McHenry State bank this week to Christmas savings club members for the past year and this, coordinated with the ac­ tivities of local merchants, is expected to cause some stimulation* in business in the trading area around McHenry. Last year about $10,000 was mailed out to 250 club depositors, the decline this year being contributed to the bank moratorium earlier in the year when a number of accounts were stopped and never continued. TWICE TOLD TALES Edited years gone 40 YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 16, 1943) Although no definite in­ formation has been received, hope that Lieut. Richard Warner of Elgin, Army Air Force navigator, may be alive is held by relatives. A com­ munication from the War department was received this week stating that four or five parachutes from his plane Opened on Oct. 14 after the ship had been put out of corn- Mission. At the time. Lieut. Warner was participating in an air raid over Italy, when fire from enemy guns shot down his plane about 50 miles frorrt Rome over some sizeable body of water. 1 Miss Florence Coffman of Sunset View, who for over a year has been on the staff of the War department Chemical Warfare Service* received the civilian award of the Army service forces last week through her commanding officer by direc­ tion of the Secretary of War. The award was given for her out­ standing performance with the service in which she is em­ ployed. She is well known in McHenry. 25 YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 18, 1958) Our local postal installations report a very early mailing in parcels and greeting cards which will be of tremendous help in assuring mailers that delivery will be accomplished by Dec. 24. A postage meter machine has been placed in operation at the parcel post window of the main office which enables the clerks to serve the customers much faster and saves considerable time both for the customers and postal workers. The McHenry Rotary club has again installed a ski lift at the McHenry Country club and members urge both children and grownups to ergoy the fun of a toboggan ride. With winter weather starting early this year, all indications point toward plenty of snow for a gay old time on the big hill during the holiday vacation period. Rotary members are also treating the grade school children through fifth grade who attend schools in McHenry, to a show at the local theater on Saturday of this week. There will be two shows and tickets are being distributed at the local school. 10 YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 7, 1973) Jewelry stolen from a home in the city of McHenry was recovered by members of the McHenry County Sheriff's Department, assisted by the Crystal Lake police department Valued at $23,000, the jewelry was found in a vacant lot in the Bay View Beach subdivision. Two Crystal Lake youths were arrested and charged with burglary. Mayor Joseph Stanek read a letter of resignation and made two appointments at the City Council meeting. Warren Kuhlman's letter of resignation from the McHenry Plan Com­ mission was accepted with regret by the council. He is moving from the state. Fred Lamb was nominated to serve as chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals to replace Richard Zieman, who resigned. Ronald J. Wilkins was nominated by the Mayor to fill the vacancy on the zoning board. • The McHenry County Catholic Education Foundation has raised over $800,000 to ensure the future of Catholic education in McHenry County. The total of pledge commitments to be collected over the next three years is $830,689.90. general iwi oi News Emergency food pantry in need The McHenry County Welfare Services Committee reminds the public of the ongoing needs of the emergency food pantries located in this area. Some are always in great need: a house burns, a parent becomes seriously ill, or some other very difficult circumstance arises. These emergency food pan­ tries represent community resources that greatly need public support. Residents are asked to gather together a bag of non perishable food items and household supplies, for distribution by the local pantry.Some panics also accept good, wearable clothing. Because of government cut­ backs and overall economic • difficulties, the need now is especially great. To contact 344-5110. - local pantry call /^H Holiday Happenings at Atidw* ' 9 STEAK HOUSE Santa's Coming MCEMKR 12-23 Monday-Friday 11 am-2 pm Also Sunday, Dac. 18,1*4p»n OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE 4-9 pm CHRISTMAS DAY 12-9 pm Christmas Party Reservations Ara Now Being Accepted Dinner ft Dinner Theatre Gift Certificates Now Being Accepted for Your Holiday Gift Giving 19S4 BMNER THEATRE OPENS WITH "PERFECT SET-BP" Running Weekend* Beginning January 6 MAKE YOU* NEW YEAR'S EVE RESERVATIONS EARLY EVENING SPECIALS Monday thru Thursday Friday Fiih Fry $3.95 OPEN FOR LUNCHEON Monday thru Friday 11 am-2 pro BANQUET HALLS AVAILABLE Parties from 25 to 750 •WEDDINGS • PROMS 'SHOWERS •FASHION SHOWS 'RETIREMENTS •BRIDAL REHEARSALS 'REUNIONS For Reservations & information Call 815/678-2671 Mile N. Rte. 173 on U.S. Rte. 12 1106 U.S. 12 North, Richmond. IL 60071 County RmotHont Anoootkx. 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