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Area merchants fall victim to counterfeiters SECTION 2 - PAGE 1 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, JUNE 22,1*4 FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of June SB, 1934) Several McHenry merchants have been the victims of a gang of counterfeiters who seem to be working through this section of the country. Gasoline stations and taverns are the most likely places where these bills are TWICE TOLD TALES Edited from our files of years gone by According to Rudolph Johnson of Bald Knob, the fishing at Pistakee Lake is better than it has been for 15 years and some fine bass are being caught. On Wednesday a four and three- quarter pound bass was brought in and good sized bass are being brought in every day. Just where the fish are coming from is not known. Mrs. Anna Howard was elected president of the McHenry unit of the Legion Auxiliary at the regular meeting held last Thursday in Legion Hall. Other officers elected were: Mrs. Varina Marshall, first vice-president; Mrs. Eva Bacon, second vice-president; Mrs. Agnes Schaefer, historian; Mrs. Marie Schiessle, chaplain; Mrs. Oleta Culver, sergeant-at- arms.; and Mrs. Elizabeth Schoewer, secretary and treasurer. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of June 29, 1944) June through September is the season when infantile paralysis generally is on the upswing in the United States. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis has compiled suggestions which will serve as warnings for residents where poliomyelitis is on the march. Today there is no known prevention or protection against the disease. All that can be done is to provide the best possible care. Features at the Colony theatre included Ann Miller in "Jam Session" and Ginger Rogers and Ray Milland in "Lady in the Dark". Public Service employees planted 2,000 victory gardens on Arrested on conduct offenses An 18-year-old McHenry man faces three conduct charges following his arrest last weekend. Brian T. Elia, 18, 2915 Scott, McHenry, was charged with purchase and acceptance of alcohol by a person of non-age, contributing to the delinquency of a child and unlawful use of a license or registration. McHenry Police arrested Elia at 11:45 p.m. June 15. Chris K. Magdic, 5200 Shore Drive, McHenry, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop, also last weekend. company plots, neighborhood vacant lots and in back yards. TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of June 25,1959) With the success of the Salk vaccine, the public is inclined to feel there is little need for their contributions to the National Polio Foundation. However SO cases are still receiving March of Dimes rehabilitation care in McHenry County, making it necessary for an emergency drive for funds, planned bet­ ween August 10 and 23. McHenry has three patients still receiving assistance. County residents went to their mail boxes with some trepidation this week and not without cause. In the mail were the 1958 tax bills which were sent out on Monday amounting to the largest tax bill in the history of McHenry County. County Treasurer Harry Herendeen, as part of his duties, has the collection of $9,456,066, considerably more than the $7,713,276 for 1957 taxes. m a "Winning Against Odds" feature, it was noted "In spite of the loss of his leg in World War n, colorful, dynamic Bill Veeck has fought his way to the top of the baseball world as the new boss of the Chicago White Sox. His motto? "Never Say Die". TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of June 26, 1974) A McHenry photographer and a Ringwood artist captured the top awards at this year's Country Art Fair, which ended a three-day run at Parkland school Sunday. Wayne Gaylord, Plaindealer photographer, MITCHELL ' y< \ i ,* . V > • . :->• : III in aa« McHENRY OPEN SUNDAYS FROM 11 AM to 3 PM FOR YOUR SHOPPING CONVENIENCE SELECT PRE-DRIVEN CARS! • 1977 BUCK SKYLARK 2 DOOR Blue, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Automatic - "Good Beginner Our*' •1979 FORD BRONCO White, 4X4, Power Steering, Automatic, "Sharp". • If 80 DODGE OMNI 4 DOOR White, Power Steering, Automatic, Radio - "Gas Saver". • ma CREW S-io raw Red, Air Conditioned - "A Little Workhorse". " ••••.! C • ' - • 1977 BUICK CENTURY 4 DOOR Brown-Tan, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Automatic, Air.Conditioning, - "Good Family Car". • 1982 BUICK LeSABRE ESTATE WAGON Dark Redwood, Full Power, Air Conditioning, Cruise, "Just In Time For Vacation." • 1983 LINCOLN MARK ¥14 DOOR White, Fully Equipped, Last Of The FVill Size Marks' "Like New". • 1983 OLDS 98 REGENCY 4 DOOR Black, Loaded, with Sun Roof, "Affordable Luxury" jpii|ppiii ffp®gl gjP* * m mmmmm IMNB s 'msUNK •%. .vi"! ' ' V - ' / MM#' displayed his award winning photo, "Bicyclists" showing three young people riding their bicycles on a water-covered street following a heavy rain. James Pearson of Ringwood, teacher at Woodstock high school, received "Best of Show" among art exhibits with a two- faced ceramic creation entitled "Thoughts". Fire damage that destroyed a barn and a boat and damaged a house last weekend resulted in losses estimated in excess of $13,000. Firemen were called to the Garth Kenny property, 5502 N. Ringwood Rd. 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