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MEYER AND SAHDBERG SERIOUSLY HURT GEORGE OWEN IS REUNION HONOREE BtntLED TO GROtrtll) BY IMPACT The Nick J us tan service station at intersection of ^routes 20 and II. S. 12 in McHenry was the scene of cotisiderable excitement Tuesday nighf when lightning struck a tree nearby and severely injured two men standing: under the tree. The injured men were Frank Meyer of McHenry, Ford salesman for th« UuSs-Page Motor Sales company, and Lavern Sandberg, 28 years old, of 71* Washington, avenue, Minneapolis, MSnn., driver of a truck for the Noble Tlfansit company. The men were thrown to the ground by the lightning bolt with their clothing torn from their bodies and hang* ing in shreds about them as they lay unconscious on the ground. ., Public Service employes were hastily summoned who with Lester Bacon, state higW-vay police, rendered first aid treatment and succeded in reviving the men somewhat before they were moved to a doctor's office and to hospitals. Meyers was bleeding from the ears and head and the shock was ao great that they appeared not to be breathing when the work of resuscitation was commenced. Sandberg was taken immediately to the Woodstock hospital and Meyer wjis first taken to a doctor's office and -then to St. Therese's hospital at Wauleegan. Meyer, who is a local constable, wag serving papers on the truck driver in a controversy over an unpaid tire and the men were standing under a light reading the warrant when the lightning struck the tree instantly hurling them t<> the ground while other* nearby were uninjured. - It is expected that both victims will recover According to reports from St. Thermae's hospital at Waukegan Constable Meyer was being kept as quiet as possible and Wednesday morning had not fully regained consciousness and was unable to recall the nature of his Accident being under the impression that he had been in an automobile accident His head, body, and legs were burned giving evidence that His entire body received the force of the shock. He was nervous and restless and suffering from shock but his condtion is reported as favorable. Ait the Woodstock hospital Wednesday morning the condition of Sand* berg was said to be improved and it is expected that he will be able to leave the hospital in a few days. Be was suifering from nervous shock and chest pains and his throat seemed to be slightly paralyzed. He also received burns and his condition indicated that his right side received the blow. All members of the state police for more air and it is painful for first aid treatment in case of accidents and the training stood Patrolman Bacon in good stead Tuesday night when Meyer and Sandberg were steuck down by lightning. His prompt action with that of Clarence Douglas, an expert from the Public Service company, in starting artificial respiration on th men undoubtedly was responsible for thtm being revived. According to reports received this Thursday morning the condition of Frank Meyer, McHenry constabe, who is at St. Therese's hospital does not improve and his condition is still critical. He is suffering from pain especially extreme chest pains and his .body is covered with zig-zag burns showing the marks of the lightning as it passed through him. Hie ear hemorrhages slightly and X-rays were to be taken this morning to determine the irrqury to his ear and head. His breathing is difficult, he asks for more air and it is painful for him to talk. He is being kept quiet and no visitors are allowed to see him although Mrs. Meyers spends much of the time with him. His many friends here are hoping for his recovery. rzrr- Persons ia the Current Newl EIGHTIETH BIRTHDA? IS CELEBRATED ^ The eightieth milestone in the life of George W. Owen of 503 Center st., Elgin, was happily celebrated by members of his family who honored him at a reunion held in the old Owen homestead at McHenry. Favorite outdoor games occupied the time in the early afternoon and also following the 2 o'clock dinner which was served buffet style from the dining room. The gathering brought back many happy memories to Mr. Owen for it was here that he was born and spent much of his life. Although thfe home is now unoccupied except for occasional visits of the famiy it remains furnished with rarj antiques and on the walls hang choice oil paintings as in the bygone days when the family lived there, and the hospitality of years past was felt in the living rooms where small tables were set for the accomodation of the party and the dining room which was gay with a variety of summer blossoms. Tlfe large birthday clke and ice cream bore the traditional greeting^ "Happy Birthday" and other more tangible gjfts were presented to Mr. Owen by members of the group. Among these was one particularly appreciated by the recipient--a jointed wooden horse, a perfect replica of "George O," his race horse which was conspicuous on the tracks in the eighties. Another especially enjoyable feature of the days entertainment was the motion picture show provided by Charles Smith Owen of Niles Center, who had taken pictures of relatives who could not be present at the celebration. These included pictures of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Owen of Cushmg, Okla., and a sister of the honoree Mrs. Amy Owen Chapell of Tulsa, Okla., with her sons, Donald and Charles. A telegram of greetings was also received from Louis H. Owen ol Gushing, Okla., to hia brother and a poem written by Mrs. Louis H. Owen in honor of the occasion was read. These relatives in Oklahoma had planned to come here for this occasion and surprise Mr. Owen but unforseen events arose which prevented this pleasure. Those who attended the celebration were the daughter of the honoree and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Perry of Elgin and their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robeit O. Williams, also of Elgin; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Owen amd little son, "Ctyuck," of Niles Center, Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Owen and son, Norton, of Glencoe; Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Owen of Evanston; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver L. Owen, Chicago, and in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson of McHenry. Mr. Owen, who is in good health and active f6r his age, lives at his home in Elgin and his daughter and husband live with him. He also has a sqn, Newton, in jSa* Francisco, Calif. Mr. Owen is ofe of six living brothers and sisters, descendants of one of the early settlers of McHe«ry Combined Yale-Harvard track and field team that defeated Oxford and Cambridge In London. 2--Communists in Mew fork mobbing the. German liner Bremen in a demonstration against the Nazis. 3--Monument to the angel Moroni of the Mormon religion which, waa dedicated on the HiU Csmorah near Palmjrra, N. X. . SEWAGE PLANT BIDS RECEIVED TWO McHENRY BIDDING FIRMS LOCAL SCOUTS TO ATTEND JAMBOREE brother and sisters are, Louis H. Owen, Cushing, Okla,; Mrs. Charles Chkpell, Tulsa, Okla.; Ed Owen of Oakland, Calif.; Mrs. Frank Schnorr of Iowa and Charls S. Owen of Glencoe. - Sealed proposals for the construction of a sewage treatment plant, pip4 lines and other appurtenance for the city of McHenry were received by the city until Friday, August 2, when they were opened and read at 2 o'clock Friday afternon at the city hall. Eight bids were submitted by various companies ranging from the lowest bid of *21,137.00 tot $25,693.00 The highest bid was received from the Tonyan Construction company of McHenry while another local bidder, Julius Keg, was second low with a bid of $22373. Other bids received were, Edgar D.K)tto, $22,889.50 of Downers Grove; Adams Construction Co., $24,185.00 Geo. D. Hardin, Chicago, $24,925; Gund. Graham, $24,300.00; E. M. Scheflow, $21,800; and Guyesosald Construction Co., $21,137. The three lowest bids are the only ones that will be considered. The plans, instructions to bidders and specifications for the improvement have been on file at the office of the city clerk and at the office of tha engineers, the Wells Engineering company, at Geneva. All proposals were made on btfcnks furnished by the city council and obtained on application from the Wells Engineering company. Each proposal was accompanied by a check on a responsible bank for an amount not less than ten per cent of the aggregate of the proposal and made payable to Peter J. Doherty, mayor of McHenry. The expense of the repairs will be paid from the proceeds of a loan and grant from the Federal Emergency administration of Public Works. The contractor will be required to I abide by the rules adopted by the Fed- His eral < administration which includes The local Boy Scotfts who spent the past week at Camp Rotary returned home Tuesday night after a busy,and eventful week during which many of them passed tests for which merit i hedges were awarded. The closing of the week's activities took place Tuesday night with a Court of Honor which several of the local parents attended. This court of honor is usually held outdoors around a huge campfire „but because of the storm and heavy rain CLASS OF '26 HAS REUNION RURAL SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM The music supervisors of the rural schools of McHenry-County have arranged an interesting course of study for the coming school year. This course will culminate irt the giving of the same operetta at the various promotional exercises next spring. , The music supervisors are Irving Horn, Crystal Lake and McHenry, Mrs. C. J. Coarson, Marengo; Mrs. Elbert Kingsiey, Alden; and Mrs. Percy Saunders, Woodstock. Mrs. James Bouril and daughter, Ruth, of Elgin, vistied friends here, this week. " • Agnes Steffes WH * Chicago visitor Wednesday, A reunion of the class of 1926 of the McHenry High school was held at Lake Geneva Sunday, where a picnic supper was enjoyed and games and bicycling furnished amusement for those present. „ Mrs. Arthur Krause and Mrs. Richard Stenger were in charge of the e<vent which was planned as a g*t together for a? many of the class members as possible to make arrangements for a more elaborate banquet next year in observance of the tenth anniversary of tifs graduation of the class. - the fixing of wage rates. Not less tflan $1.20 an hour for skilled labor and 50 cents for unskilled labor will be paid. No proposal will be accepted unless the contractor furnishes satisfactory evidence to the city council that he has the necessary facilities, ability, equipment and finances to fulfill the conditions of the work to be done and the successful bidder will be required to give a bond equal to the amount of his bid with sureties to be approved by the council. . ' DEMOCRATS PICNIC AT PISTAKEE BAY ESTIMATE 5,000 PEOPLE ATTEND " The' annual basket picnic of the McHenry County Democratic Central Committee was heM at the Pistakee Country Club, private golf course of William Skidmore, Sunday, August CHURCH GROUND! TO BE SCENE -OF AMUSEMENT GAMES -ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL Mms are being completed ^"committees of St. Mary's parish for the annual summer carnival to be held on St., Mary's church grounds on Satuday and Sunday, August 11 and 12. As in former years, there Will be the usual entertainment for adults and children, including games and contests, with plenty of fun for everyone. One of the most attractive features of the carnival will be the delicious duck dinner served by the ladies Of the church Sunday. Serving will commence at 11:30 a. m. and continue until all are served. Supper will also he served Sunday evening. The ladies are well known- for their act along culinary lines and their reputation assures them a big crowd for which they will be well prepared when the date for the dinner arrives. Another feature of the two day carnival will be the giving away of an automobile Sunday night, in which many will be interested. This year extensive plans have been made, also, for the amusement of the guests with the usual attractions including various booths and games and gther adde£. features. Each year this event has become 4 BOAT RACES TO BE HELD SACM START AT J r[ * BETWEEN BRIDGES Plans are being made by the business men of McHenry for the boat races on Fox river to be held Sunday, August 11, and Labor Day, Sept 2. Entries, which are being, received at) the Riverside Hotel, are coming in fast with about fifteen entrants. already registered and many more are expected on Saturday and Sunday. Four h,igi races are scheduled to start at t^iree o'clock between the McHenry bridges but if the entry list grows too "large extra races will be planned. » The majority of the entries have been for the outboard races but there will also be inboard-and races for various types of speed boats. - Cups will be awarded to winners of first place and awards will a]so be made to winners of second and third places in the several classes The length of the course will vary according to the type of boats entered. The McHeriry business men are sponsoring the races and committees have been appointed to take chargft et the various phases of the work. *' CITY COUNCIL IN AUGUST MEETfiNO The stated meeting of Um council was held, Monday fevetting. The minutes of previous meetings' were read and approved. Mayor Doherty announced to the that 4. Games, races golf, and refreshwhich struck the camp about 8 o'clock [ meats, donated by Mr. Skidmore, were Tuesday evening the court was held 'enjoyed by a crowd estimated at 5,000 S1WISS STEAK DINNER AT M. E. C^yRCK The ladies of the Methodiat church will serve a Swiss steak dinner at the church next Thursday afternoon, Augiist 15. Serving will begin at 5 o'clock and continue until all are served. The menu will include delicious A surprise in store for the gather- ' swiss steak, mashed potatoes, home ing was the arrival of a former class mate, Ida Reynolds, who introduced her husband announcing that they were married Saturday, were on their honeymoon and would live in Ohio. ' Others present were: Mr. and Mrs- Albin Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stenger, Mr. and Mrs. Lisle Basse tt, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Krause, Mary Befeld, Maie Baer, Leroy Conway, Mrs. Elmer Schmalfeidt, Kenosha, Mir. and Mrs. Leslie Bungard, Glen Ellya. ' - grown tomatoes, salad, a vegetable, pie and coffee at 50 cents per plate, children 25 cents. There will also be home-made candy on sale as well as aprons and other useful and fancy articles. Poceeds of the dinner will be used to defray expenses of the church and your patronage is appreciated. The public is invited. Give your family n treat and take them out to dinner at the M. E. Church next Thursday at 5 p. m or after. in the large dining hall. McHenry people may be justly proud of the local boys whose behavior and industry won for them merits towards the achievement for which they are striving. Three local Scouts brought home honor badgs for good behavior in camp. These boys were Harry Conway, Jack Hess and Gerald Miller. This was a big honor for Harry and Gerald, who were having their first experience at camp. Jack having previously attended. Others receiving badges for good campers were Bruce Klontz, Richard Freund, Wilbert Schaefer, Harry Ferwerda, Joe Guasden and Raymond Powers. <, Two boys, Joe Gausden and Harry Conway advanced in rank and are now first diss Scouts, receiving their ^badges at the Court of Honor Tuesday night. Wilbei* Schaefier and Richard Freund received merit "badges in swimming and Bruce Klontz and Jack Hess received merit badges in life saving. Jfcck also received badges for cooking, photography and swimming. Bruce and Jack feel very happy to have paesed their life saving test having spent four hours in the water daily during their week at cafhp working on this test. They are now well on their way to be Eagle Scouts with only a few more tests left to passu Today local Boy Scouts expect to see a ball game in Chicago and next Thursday the three Scouts who arescheduled to go to Washington D. C., to the jamboree, will go to Camp Rotary where they will be instructed in camp life until Monday. The group will tUen go to Chicago to entrain for the Washington trip. M. L. Schoenholtz, local Scout leader, was director of the water front at the pool at Camp Rotary during the week the McHenry boys were there. He will also go to Washington as a leader of a group of Scouts from this area. Among: the Sick »»#»»« i M ;»i **4 ' John Aebischer, a former McHenry resident, is seriously ill at his home in Chicago following an operation for cancer. Miss Kathrine Kunz, who recently underwent an operation at St. Therese's hospital, Waukegan, is recovering nicely at the home of her brother, Fred Kunz. Mrs. John Engeln is at St. Anne's hospital in Chicago where she is taking X-ray treatments. people. Dennis Kelly, County Central Chairman, welcomed the crowd and thanked Mr. Skidraora for his generous hospitality. Representative Thomas Bolger also welcomed the people. He spoke of the success of the Demcratic administration and said that fttA* Democrats need offer no excuses nor defense for their behavior. Thomas F. Donavan, Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, commended thd Democrats of McHenry County for the splendid spirit they exhibited by their presence. Th*j McHenry baseball team, captained by Joe Regner, defeated ttye Woodstock team, led by G, Wortzinger, by a score of 4-1. The winners received ten dollars as a .price, and the losers one of five dollars. The races for which prizes were donated by merchants from towns in McHenry County wre held in a large field next to the golf course. Al Pearson and Lavergne Nelson, McHevy, received two gallons of ice ceam for first place in a three-legged race for boys. The same beat all con* tenders in the boys' wheelbarrow race. Donald Croak, Chicago, and George Summers, Richmond, were second in this 'contest. A footrace for, girlg under 12 years was won by Shirley Marie Riemes*, Woodstock. Audrey Higgins, Marengo, gained a luncheon set by coming first in the single women's race. Elsie Hogan, Harvard, received a camp chair for second place. A glove was given to Al Pearson, winner of the footrace for boys over 12, a baseball to Jack Brand, Johisburg, second, and a bat to Bud Fodge, Harvard, third. Jack Brand als0 won the boy's cracker eating contest. Edmund Miller, Crytal Lake was second. Mrs. Ray Schaefer, Johnsburg, Mrs. A. Berg, Cary, atnd Mrs. Margaret Masquelet, McHenry, took first, second and third places respectively in the married women's race. Bars of candy were the prizes given in the footrace for boys under 12. Donald Croak was first, Richard Conway, McHenry, second, and Donald Desmond and Donald Bohringer, both of Woodstock, tied for third. A box of cigars was awarded to Al Murphy, vistor in the free-for-all. H.1 Coak, Chicago, _ second, was given a I more and more popular flTia loci! ana bidders |)Tesent .. pie and residents of other localities \ because of technical discussion of th<i look forward to attending this an- j • representative of the nual carnival where they are certain Wells Engineering Co. would not be to meet old friends and acquaintances present until Thursday night so it and make new ones. A good time always awaits those attending and members of the parish are busily preparing for the entertainment of their guests. HARRISON--MARLOWE WEDDING WEDNESDAY The home of Mr. and Mrs. Chancey L. Harrison at Ring wood was the scene of * pretty mid-summer wedding Wednesday when their daughter Helen, was united in marriage to Mr. Henry Marlowe of Huntley. The ceremony took place at noon, daylifeht saving time, when, to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Ellen Smith, cousin of the bride, the bride appeared on the arm of 1/ir father. Mr. J. G. Cash, of would not be necessary for the bidders to remain as nothing would be done at this meeting. The treasurer's, collector's and clerk's reports were separately read and approved with the treasurers report showing a balance on hand at the beginning of the meeting of $5,339.41; A representative of a water mefter company was present and the board ordered six more meters in order to have some on hand for replacements while old ones are being repaired. Bills to the amount of about $1700. were read and ordered paid as OK'd by the finance committee. A petition of the grocery and market proprietors who retail milk to have the city ordinance repealed forcing them to pay a license of five dollars per year was read .discussed and decided that it would be necessary for the dealers to live up to the or- Hpu: -* • 11 Champaijgn, a friend, attended as her bridesmaid. They were met by the j dinance or stop the sale of milk. bridegroom and his best man, J. G. Cash, a former roommate of the groom's when he attended the University of Illinois at Champaign. The single ring service was performed by Rev. Moore of the Ringwood M. E. church. The bride was dressed ih a blue crepe ensemble which was also her travelling gown. Both the bride and bridesmaid wore corsages of roses which were preseuts of the groom. Folowing the ceremony a delicious two-course luncheon was served by Misses Ruth Klintworth and Ellen Smith, classmates of the bride. Immediately following the ceremony the bridal couple left for a trip to Buffalo on the "South American" by way of the Great Lakes. Mrs. Marlowe is a graduate of the few of the dealers were present and raised objection in addition to the petition mentioning the fact thai huckster* wen'e peddling berries recently withous license so why should a regular dealer have to pay licen.-e on ff necessary commodity such as milk. The rest of the evening was spent in a round table discussion of es$t side versus" west side with Centenrill*}" thrown in for variety about whose street should be sign painted when and by whom and who should furnish the paint, occasionally branch* ing out onrt0 the subject of whose lawns near the bathing beach should be mowed by who and who should order the work done. Also the question of what relief workers should be employed in the various relief work being done. The only result of the McHenry High school and is a student discussion ^as to order the purchase of some paint from someone to finish the painting of the pavement signs. A repeserxative of the American Well Works Manufacturing Co., was present and requested the board to inspect one of the company's activated pressure system.-, at a sewer disposal plant working in a disposal plant of exactly the same size as the to be installed ht of the Conservatory of Music of Chicago. Mr. Marlowe is the agricutural teacher of the Huntley Public school and also owner and manager of the Marlowe feed store. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois. The young couple will be at home on September 1 on the Marlowe ex- , perimental farm north of Huntley, j proposed system An honored guest at the wedding j McHenry. v.; was the bride's greait-grandmother, Mrs. Lucy Thomas, of Woodstock. Others present were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wattles and son, Glen, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wattles of McHenry, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Smith and daughter, Ellen, and Mrs. C. W. Harrison of STUDYING FOR This system is in operation .a short distance from Milwaukee. It was not decided whether the board could go in a body previous to the letting of th* contracts or not. . jV _ . , , Ringwood, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Cash, necktie and J. Smith, Chicago, thfrd, j0f Champaign, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. THE PRIESTHOOD CUTS HAND ON STEAK KNIFE William Pries, genial poprietor of tUe Central Market, received a serious injury to his right hand one day last week when he cut it on a steak knife. Five stitches were taken in the injured hand, three stitches in the middle finger and two in the first finger. three pairs of socka John Bolger, McHenry, won the prize of ten pounds of chicken feed, which he himself had donated for the fat men's race. The second place winner ,Paul Gesen, McHenry, was awarded tw0 gallons of motor oil. The conquering team in a tug-of-war was presented with a carton of cigarettes. ^ Entertainment was supplied by members of the Saint Charles school for boys. Jesse Armstrong, dean of boys of the school, and Robert H. Cooney, vocational director, accompanied the boys to the picnic grounds. Their program included vocal solos, s Harrison and Miss Ruth Kliutwwth, Ringwood. MARRIED MEN'S CLUB The next regular meeting of the Married Men's Club will be held next Monday, August 12. All members are urgently requested to attend. Announcing the first showing of fall hats and dresses on Saturday, the last day of the Mid-Summer Sale. Nobby Style Shop. fp-*t quartet, a tap dancing sole, and a number of selections by the sclxwJ band. Clarence Thennes, who is studying for the priesthood,'is spending the summer at the home of his father* John Thennes, in McHenry. This local young man has three vears more of study at STundeleis to complete his education and become er» dained as a Catholic prjest. V These last three years will, M doubt, seem short to Clarence considering that he has already put i« nine years of study for his chosen work, including three years at Ht. Calvary at Fond du Lac. Wis., three, yean at St. Francis at Milwaoke* afti three years at Mundeleu^ lie mtm