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New legislation affects council election SIX HON 50 YEARS AGO (Taken from the Tfles of Feb. 15, 1934) It has just been discovered that the last regular session of the Illinois general assembly made important amendments to the cities and villages act, one of the changes being in relation to the election of members of the city council. The law, as amended, provides for the election of the full membership of the city council at one time, beginning with the election to be held in April, 1935. The old law provided for an aldermanic election every year to elect one alderman from each ward, leaving a holdover member of the council in each ward. Howard Cairns, commander of the McHenry Post, American Legion, has announced his candidacy for the nomination for county clerk on the Democratic ticket, to be voted at the primary on April 10. Mr. Cairns is 38 years old and was born and raised in McHenry county. He has the backing of the local Democratic organization. 40 YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Feb. 10, 1944) This is your last chance to purchase War Bonds in the present Fourth War Loan drive which will be over Feb. 15. At that time the McHenry township quota of $241,500 must be met or the people of this township will have failed to "go over the top" for the first time in this war. During the Third War Loan drive we did a mighty job ac­ cording to all reliable reports. While the results of that drive were the most effective on record, almost half of the nation's population did not buy extra War Bonds. The Earl Dowell family of McCullom Lake have moved into the upper apartment in the Fitzgerald house on Main Street. Harold Ptiannestill of Camp Fannin, Texas, spent th weekend at his home here. member of the pep band for the last two years. 10 YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Feb. 6, 1974) The city of McHenry has received a total of $87,749.88 in revenue sharing funds from Illinois state income tax. This includes $4,289.37 received in October, $20,212.59 for the four months of fiscal year 1974 and $63,247.92, the total amount paid in fiscal year 1973. general yCl ICI CM News (s5 Glenn house party set for Feb. 11 Photographer to address county genealogy group Kevin Sarnwick, professional photographer, will be telling "how to preserve great grand­ pa" as guest speaker at the next meeting of the McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society. It will be held Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Grace Lutheran Church, Washington and Tryon Sts. Woodstock. Sarnwick, who specializes in preserving old photographs, will be speaking on how to preserve old pictures, and how to date pictures, from the types of photographic materials used, and the settings and clothing worn, also how to copy from old pictures. This promises to be. an in­ teresting and informative meeting, for both a genealogist and an observer. Guests are always welcome, and invited to join. Members are reminded that it is dues time again. The 1885 McHenry County History books have arrived, and most are in the hands of the purchasers. Those who have not received their copies may pick them up at this meeting. There are a few copies left for sale, and when these are gone, there will be no more. Contact Judy Robel, 2027 W. Sunnyside Beach, McHenry, for more information at 385-8791. Voter League in new phase of National Security study 25 YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Feb. 12, 1959) Sister Florence Mary (Julia Cecelia May), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin May, pronounced her first vows in the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross at St. Mary's Novitiate, Notre Dame, Ind. Sister Florence Mary and her novice companions will continue their religious and scholastic training either at the mother house or in other houses of the congregation. Congratulations are in order for Miss Charleen Freund, a senior in the local high school who was chosen as the "top- notcher" for February in an article featured in The School Musician, a national magazine. The "Top-notcher" for the year is chosen by members of the Modern Music Masters. Charleen has played piano for nine years, cello for four years, bass clarinet for three years and bass drum for two years. This is her fourth year in band and orchestra and she has been a TWICE TOLD TALES Edited from our files of years gone by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cichonski will host a party for U.S. Senator John Glenn Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at 226 Hoy Ave., Woodstock. The fundraising and ^organizing event will be held in ^conjunction with the televised debate of the Democratic presidential candidates on that date. The debate will be televised locally on Cable Network News at 8 p.m., also on Feb. 12 on WTTW Channel 11 at 1:30 p.m. * The Cichonski house party is one of a number that will be held on Feb. 11th and 12th in Illinois. The house parties will kick off a series of similar events that will be held in conjunction with future televised debates being sponsored by the League of Women Voters and other organizations. Some of the candidates for delegates will be in attendance to discuss the issues and answer questions on the candidate. Other house parties are planned for future dates in the 12th Congressional District. For further information contact Edward Kennedy (815) 385-8162. For the second year, the German community of John- sburg has come forth as first to announce a celebration in honor of St. Patrick. It all happens March 16, when St. John's Home and School group sponsors a dance. Marian Central Catholic High School will hold registration for its freshmen class of 1974. Registration packets have been mailed to the families of prospective eighth grade students throughout the county. Included in this material was information regarding general course offerings, the freshmen course descriptions, data regarding tuition, fees, books and transportation. The Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters begins the second phase of its National Security study Thursday, Feb. 9 at 9:30 a.m. in Grace Lutheran Church, 311 Washington Street, Woodstock. The meeting will be devoted to the questions, "What should be the United States' role in the world?" Should it be that of policeman? Is isolationism the future route? Will the U.S. remain a major power? Once a role is determined, how is it to Pass road maintenance resolution The McHenry City Council unanimously passed a resolution for the emergency construction and-or maintenance of state highways. The measure is required annually by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). Fingerprint program is completing McHenry Police Chief George Pasenelli reported that the department was in the final stages of the fingerprinting program in the schools. To date, approximately 1,200 children have been fingerprinted, the chief said. Veterans saluted The nation salutes its hospitalized veterans during the week of Feb. 14 and the Veterans Ad­ ministration is inviting citizens nationwide to visit the nearly 90,000 patients in its medical facilities. The VA, whicli administers veterans medical a n d b e n e f i t s programs, has also mounted an effort to encourage Americans of all ages to serve as hospital volunteers year-around. be defended? What ate the best weapons systems and their attendant costs? This extensive program and discussion will continue into the afternoon. All persons attending should provide their own "brown bag" lunch. Babysitting wj^L bejivailahle^ at the church. The public is 4 welcome. 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