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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 16 Nov 1984, p. 12

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* jpage 12 - PLAINDEALEIt HERALD, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER It,19S4 Weber baby born with two teeth FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Nov. IB, 1094) Something new in the history of McHenry, as well as in recent annuals of the Woodstock is the little son born 11 to Mr. k Mrs. Henry of McHenry. Believe it or not, the eight and a quarter pound baby noy was born with two well-formed front teeth in the lower jaw and he's going to have all the other babies beaten by a good start when it comes to cutting teeth. Prenatal development of teeth is very unusual and has not been observed in recent years at the hospital, it is reported. An in­ fant's first teeth appear from six months to a year after birth. The baby is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Weber, who have a six- year-old daughter, Joan. one, millions of milkweed pods and dried them during the past tew months. A famiHear sight has been those bags hanging on the fences of country schools over the countv. This feathery material, which will be used in the famous "Mae Wests" that our fighting men wear while over the water, could save the lives of a whole shipload of soldiers or sailors. Milkweed floss, which these pods produce, is being used in the place of Canok, which we have not been able t to get from its native TWICE rr\ TOLD TALES Edited years gone growing place, the Pacific islands, because of the war. TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Nov. 12, I960) The Chicago^ Telephone InS!? Lis announced that it has purchased the Trolex cor­ poration of McHenry through stock acquisition. Trolex is continuing manufacture of its new, uniquely-molded rotary j and switches other electro­ mechanical devices in McHc as a CTS subsidiary. At presen there are 50 employees at the enry sent, Barbia Ttod Satt fffpr pom Sunday night was the coldest of the season with the theiv mometer dropping to around 20 degrees. A heavy white frost fell during the night, and all day snow clouds threatened and the mercury was not far above freezing at noon. Since then the weather has moderated. Barbian Bros, offered Friday Saturday specials of pork (homemade) at 18 cents pound and walnuts at 25 cents per pound. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Nov. , 1944) FCA, Incorporated, an Illinois corporation, located on the north side of Chicago, has been ed in the manufacture of parts for important government contracts. The | corporation is now planning to V locate its plant in McHenry. The * company will employ about 75 * people beside a number of men experienced in machine * operation and machine shop > up work. Interviews wul be '• conducted Nov. 18 at the office of Kent and Co., Riverside < Drive, before the final decision & *e-locate is made. « \ On Nov. 10, McHenry County I Township Road Commissioners r delivered 902 bags of bouyancy a warehouse in Woodstock. School children all over the county this fall pickes, one by local plant, and company of­ ficials stated early this week that t this number is expected to more than quadruple within the year ahead. Paul Karls, first mail carrier in the city, died Nov. 6 in Hines Veteran's hospital where he had been confined for 11 days. His illness extended over a period of 15 months. Mrs. Raymond Templeman of Virginia Street, McHenry, received word this week that her brother, Lt. Donald Manthei, who made his home with the Templeman family, was injured Tuesday when his F-86 Advance jet interceptor collided with another jet over Albany, Okla., near the Texas state line. Manthei parachuted to safety after the collision, landing inv a tree. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Nov. 13, 1974) x One-third of the students in the freshman-sophomore classes at East Campus smoke. To ac­ commodate the habit, which is admittedly distasteful to school personnel, to provide for cleaner, safe restrooms, and to encourage as few disruptions as possible t to the educational process, the board of District 156 voted last week for the establishment of a supervised student smoking area. The McHenry Kiwanis blood bank has presented the official volunteer blood donor pin to members who have given one Ion or more of life-saving lood for the use of others. Two- gallon club members are Ed Stach, Joseph Prazak and Elvera Justen. One-gallon club members, with donations of 10 pints or more, are Harold Ferwerda, Charleen Tonyan, Alex Justen, Marilyn Topp, Ed Guettler, Maria Guettler, George J. Mann, Wilbert Hecht, Ruth Lawson, Robert Tasue, Anna Wheelock, Ann ZeUer, Stanley Burlack, Bernard Er- javec, George Mrachek, Gladys Schmitt, Mark Tonyan and Michael R. Williams. Twenty- two other donors also gave a gallon or more of blood. McHenry High School West Campus students rehearsed for "Arsenic and Old Lace" to be anted Nov. 15, 16 and 17. ist members include Craig Smith, Marebeth Karas, David Sweeney, Mike Bonner, Denise Higgins and Raul Viteri. i to < Sr LUMBER A BUILDING MATERIALS FEATURING COMPLETE LINES OF; '&U, •OLYMPIC STAIN •KEMPER-MILLCREEK CABINETS •ANDERSEN WINDOWS •PRE HUNG DOORS •NORD SPINDLES •ARMSTRONG CEILING SYSTEMS •LINCOLN WINDOWS •GAF SHINGLES •BUILDERS HARDWARE - •PREFINISHED PANELING •STANLEY GARAGE DOOR OPENERS PHONE OUR FRIENDLY ADVISORS FOR HELPFUL HINTS WHEN YOU WANT TO BUILD REPAIR OR REMODEL ' YOUR HOME LEXANDiR •LUMBER FREE Planning & Estimating ServicM. Phone 385 -1424 909 N. Front St., McHenry WALL 10 WALL INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE AT BOTH I BROUHAHA LTD. 109 STRATFORD SQUARE BLOOM1NGDALE, ILLINOIS Fabulous Sweater Values • Angoras - Wools - Hand Knits - Cottons - Synthetics V's - Crews - Fashion Models Values to $110 IX) Now 30% to V2 Off All of our usual Famous Brands at 20% to 70% Off Everything In the Store is 20% or More Off Regular Price Blouses & Jean Tops Bobbie Brooks, Chauvin & Others Regular $24.00 to $35.00 Now $18.00 Variety Racks with Discounts of 50% to 70% Off That include Leftover Summer Fall & Holiday Merchandise BROUHAHA LTD. 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NOW ONLY 163.95 WITH FREE TRASMITTER MODEL 350 • 1/3 H.P, motor with industrial strength chain drive and tough steel construction. •4V2 minute light delay for safety and security. •Automatic safety reverse. •6561 security codes. NOW ONLY 145.95 WITH FREE TRANSMITTER SALE WILL LAST THROUGH DECEMBER ONLY - SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION V1SA/MC AND CASH ONLY ALL SALES FINAL s 4tM BYPAS$i|̂ ); Tues.-Thurs* S: mm ' v."

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