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Two escaped prisoners are recaptured FIFTY YEARS AGO . (Taken from the files of July 19, 1934) 7 Two of the prisoners who sawed their way out of the McHenry County jail at Woodstock last week have been recaptured. One was picked up in Cicero Wednesday and Sheriff EcHnger immediately went to that suburb and returned him to the local jail, where he was chained hands and feet to the ban of the cell. Hie other was recaptured Thursday on the streets of Osseo, Wis. T wice Told Tales The first blossoms of the famous lotus beds at Grass Lake are appearing, according to the Everett Hunter Boat company, which is making preparations for a busy season during the next few weeks. They will be running daily excursions to Grass Lake. Resort owners in the lakes regions are an­ ticipating that many World's Fair visitors from other states and countries will make pilgrimages to the shrine of the lotus this year and are prepared to welcome any number of visitors. The little German Band directed by Henry J. Schaffer, will play at the church fair at Spring Grove Sunday afternoon. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of July 20, 1944) 'Hiree sons of Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Smith, Sr., of John- sburg, are serving their country. Fred H. Smith, 24, entered service on March 2,1941 and has seen over two years of service in the Pacific. Norbert J. Smith, 22, entered service on Oct. 1, 1943 and has been granted three furloughs. He is a mechanic, like his brother. Harold B. Smith, 19, is the last of the three brothers to enter the army having donned his uniform on March 27,1944. He has been in basic training at Camp Pickett, Va. Red Cross Notes: The last party at Camp Grant in July was escorted by Minnie Green. The girls attending were Grace Kunz, Dorothy Heuser, Virginia Miller, Ethel Freund, Louise Walsh, Loretta Myer, Eleanor Reed, Jean Schmidt. Juanita Willets and Genevieve Fer- werda. Featured this week at the Colony Theatre, McHenry are Rita Hayworth and Gene Kelly in "Cover Girl", "Cowboy and the Senorita" with Roy Rogers, "The Whistler" with Richard Dix and also, "Around the World" with Kay Kyser. TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of July 16, 1959) Hie very best wishes of a host of friends including not only (tarishioners of St. Mary's Catholic Church but those of all Revolutionary War re-enactment slated Naper Settlement in Naper- viUe will be transformed into the 18th century for one full weekend in July as hundreds of Revolutionary Was reenactors gather to stage one of the largest spectacles in living history performances. The Northwest Territory Alliance, a large living history organization from the upper Midwest, will descend upon Naper Settlement on July 21 and 22 and present a full program for all ages from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission to this "rain or shine" event will be $2 for adults and $1 for children under 12 and seniors. 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Our Br . ike System OVERHAUL VV i uuar . intee 5 > r s or 5 .000 mi . Our TUNE L . 'S »*> < iu , irant» i 0C0 r If Any Part We've Replaced Fails Within The Warranty Limits, We Will Replace It At No Charge For Parts or Labor! ^7 Call Curt Royal Or Frank Casey Today Atjl •sNJ, 459-9000 For Your Appointment. Free l| Pi Estimates Given. "COLBY CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH GRYSTAhL-AKEMLL: denominations are extended to Rt. Rev. Msgr, Charles S. Nix, pastor for 38 years, who ob­ served 56 years as a priest last Saturday. Most recent of the many accomplishments which have been realized was erection of a new addition to the school, completed about two years ago. Highlights of the two-day parish carnival at St. Peter's Church, Volo, are a chicken dinner at non and a supper starting at 5 p.m. The com­ mittee planning for both meals includes Mrs. Arthur Kattner, Mrs. Roy Borre, Mrs. George W. May and Mrs. Raymond May. The board of supervisors approved patrol of county waters on weekends and in emergencies until Oct. 15, the outboard boat, trailer and motors to be purchased from money donated for that use by county residents. At the same meeting of the county board, it was revealed that McHenry County would get $488,000 per year for schools as a result of the recent one-half cent special tax. Salaries for building inspectors was set at $350 per month. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of July 19, 1974) Renovation and construction at East Campus to provide for the operation of a four-year school would require the ex­ penditure of between $2 and $2% million. That was the figure given by Ronald Newport, chairman of the Citizens Ad­ visory committee of high school District 156 which is looking into the future needs of the district. Supt. Richard Swantz expressed a need for occupancy by the fall of 1976. Following a lengthy debate on how many new policemen to hire and whether or not aldermen should become involved in hearing police grievances, Mayor Joseph Stanek an­ nounced at the City Council meeting "Gentlemen, we are at loggerheads. "A special meeting is planned where only police matters will be discussed. Thirty-five cartons of meat containing steaks, chops and ground meat were taken from Andre's Steak House in Rich­ mond last Friday morning about 3:30. Also taken were a portable color television set and three cases of liquor, along with an undetermined amount of change from the cash register in the bar room. Investigation is con­ tinuing. The Wonder Lake Ski club presented an unusual act at the ski show at Sunday's Marine Festival water ski show. The boat, already pulling four skiers, sped past the pier and the co-pilot grabbed the tow rope of the skier sitting on the pier. He quickly attached the rope to the boat and a second later there wre five skiers behind the tow boat. Members then topped this act by pulling all five members over the 10-foot-wide jump to thrill the huge crowd. In th semi-final round of the McHenry Country Club's President's Tournament played July 14, in Class A, Ray Spiess beat Bill Jacobs and Paul Overton defeated John Busscher. The McHenry Theatre ad­ vertised "Peter Fonda - Susan George- are Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry - There's nothing they won't try." lorfl®* *° ' 'J- iV)°°J ,1 * cornet *obOY &£SjJsnSL.-A rtfZ - <1 °'3t83£e,ro,n •he store? • e ]'* * " i.we on easier AVai 1 softnert |II;S Ppl Pi 61E. Main, Crystal Lake, III. Service* Parts Hrs.: Mon.Fri. 7:30-5, Sat. 8-12 KING RICHARD'S FAI A RETURN TO THE RENAISSANCE Ttiko <1 step back in time ... 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He is co- owner of the Pistakee Marina in Fox Lake. The sailing club that Slater will lead is known throughout the yachting world as the home of the Blue Chip Class "C" Regatta. This September, P.Y.C. will host the regatta for the 25th consecutive year. Slater, his wife Barbara and their three children reside at the Val Mar Estates in McHenry: WILLIAM SLATER I POOLS N STUFF EVERYTHING YOU NEED POOLS-SPAS-SAUNAS U.P.S. & D.H.L. DROP OFF STATION HOURS MON-FRI 109 SAT A SUN 10 5 l 815 459-0500 C R Y S T A L L A K E P L A Z A C«CK W? aag&s •WEEKDAYS ̂̂ Hous-'ir* Phone for your tee time on .UNChORDWNER •SERVING DINNER WED--SUN •SERVING LUNCH TU ̂ to lOp.m. •Friday ^„Ltod, safe** *>u - -s_a . n«airtrh 10a.m. to - Soup & I , 1 \ | > I , 'To , you CAN c . Salad Bar...ALL yv-» fo 2p.m. , . •Sunday ̂ "'VwaMUs. Crepes. Omelets & F e a t u r i n g B e l g i u ' r . K , F A T ! Fr'-t+i S HbLH »OU HLAN lOuT rnr^or.iiP^»Pl • CHAPEL HILL COUNTRY CLUB ^ 2100 N. 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