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,, & v« 1 •*.? * .»-' - > «• , '<*. 1 ; fV-v?' 4' * .. ?.!^L ,_i3f. -. _ „•**W • '- - " i ' i J S . ' • * , • . VHBMcBENBT'KJamXAlEB^ * A'JO iiA&jiMg. 'nil * J # z r-j: ' *1 thOTdr- Awfurt ir 11% MdoanrrsMQR *Yf*v (Continued from h|« 1) •^ifu #nc 1i few wprds, expressing hi« gratefulness (or the fliie cooperation of ihe girls throughout the preflarlne Day activities and emptaaftsinr the important part they Jrvrc playing in the success of till* annual event lice Results Winners of utility races ware as follows: Class A, Gerald Wald- Inan, Milwaukee, first; John Krebl lAadlson, second; and Hal Ketter- -ioan, Evanston, third; Class B. ,|lal Ketterman, Evanston, first; Joe Michelini. Chicago, second; . Preston Scroggins, Chicago, third; , Class C. Fred Moore, Chicago, . first; Dan Olson, Fo* Lake, sec- ,-/'i>nd; John Pelthorr, Chicago, third; free-for-all, Tom Krehl, Kadlson, first; Claude Coleman, •. >1l)ton Junction, Wis., seCoad; $ob Pavesic, Walworth, third. "."fTbe results of the Hydro races : %ere not released at press time. A pleasant Interlude in Sunday ternoon'8 races was the appearnce of the queen and her court Who came down the river in a fcoat The program also Included Hjjhe following water skiers, who "thrilled marine enthusiasts with their skill: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas <5 Lively, Craig Baldwin, Jean Baldwin, Frank Stidson and one other whose name was not obtained. Now that only memories remain of Marine Day, it is possible to look back at the activities of the day and the weeks preceding the •vent and extend a thank you to those who worked tirelessly to make it a success. Among those lnost responsible were Albert S. Blake, presidest of the . sponsoring Organization, the Busisess Men's (association, and John Loose, general chairman. Many others deserve a share of Credit also. These include the Clerks and judges of the queen's election, Vera Purvey, Clara Miller, Delia Preund, Vera Kane, Altna Anderson, Susan Olsen, Mary Freund, Susan Justen, Matilda Gerasch and Math K. Those in charge are gr the American Legion, for Of their clubhouse for Ration ball; to the coast guard Auxiliary which worked along JMth the state conservation de« jbartment in furnishing patrol mats; to Rep. Harvey Pearson, Vbo worked in one of the boats fril afternoon; to Charles Logan, 'who arranged all radio and television programs; to A. J. Witts, .& v r j/j -wqjo waq »* |t ro<avr" <H IP* P0»ik j,68L«0ir '.J t«p (Ok ,oaaeLA»(|O0 f. #.OLjreq wjo»i • yf> co««( Kn«t< hmitt Loulie Smith aid Pauline Pries (or their special work^ on the queen contest; and to Richard ft. Novotony of Pistakee Bay, who furnished a boat (or the queens and their court to ride on duritfl the river program. The parade had its "back-stage" wprkers also who contributed a great deal to the success of this part of Marine Day. The parade chairmen are especially grateful for the services of Police Chief John McCarthy and his men and the McHenry firemen for handling traffic; to the parade line-up committee, Elmer Smith, Charles Corso, Virgil Adams. Sylvester Wirfs, Joseph Nimsgern, George Krickl, Al. Wise, Donald Howard and Alvin Baur; and to the parade marshals, Dick Rossman and Eddie Adams. Credit also goes to Dah Justen for escorting the judges; Albert Blake for supplying the judges' statid and furnishing transportation for the Judges; and Fred Rogers for assisting at the judges' stand; Earl Walsh for introducing the Judges and awarding prises; the V.F.W. for use of an auto and sound equipment during the awarding of prises; and to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Waynne and the Kiwanis club for serving lunch to the St. Charles drum and bugle corps members. This is the third consecutive MSrine Day that no accidents of any kind have occurred even thongh between 700 and 800 cars were parked at one time or another in the city park. This record is a credit to the police department and special workers assigned to handle traffic. PORTLAND SUBSCRIBER Along with^ her renewal of the Plaindealer, Clara EL Smith of Portland, Ore., sent a short note which read, in part: "Enclosed please find my check for which please seng me the Plaindealer for one year as a renewal of the subscription entered last year by me for my mother, Mrs. Ella S. Smith. As you know, through correspondents for your paper, my mother passed awaV recently at the age of 93. She was undoubtedly one of the oldest subscribers of the McHenry Plaindealer. Although I have lived in Portland since December, 1909, the news of the home town is still Interesting. Looking forward to another year of Mcllnnry new*." NEWS ABOUT OUR SERVICEMEN Pvt. Jacqite HopWtwt retnrtied Tuesday to Camp Rucker, Ala., after spending a twelve-day leave in McHenry whh his parents, Jacque, who was attending Trinity college in Hartford, Conn., enlisted in the United States Army shortly after returning to school from Christmas vacation. He was inducted at Fort Devens,' Mass., and immediately sent to Cathp Rucker for basic training. He had as his house guest last week Pvt. Herbert Park, who was attending Trinity college with him. Park stopped over for a few days enroute/ to the west coast, from where he will be shipped out to the Far Eastern Command. Word was received recently from Pfc. Mark Hopkins, presently training at Brooks Air Force Base, Texas, that he had passed the first of a series of air force intelligence tests anVl was graduated. With grades in the high nineties during the eight weeks of intensified study, he is now eligible to continue study jat the Air Force Russian school. While awaiting arrival of orders, Mark has been assigned to report news for the Brooks Banner, a newspaper published y&t Brooks Air Force base. » - CAMP LEJUENE. N. C.--Marine Pfc. Franklin J. Milinac, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Milinac of Rt. 2 McHenry, is enrolled here as a student at the food service school. The Illinois Leatherneck is receiving eight weeks of instruction in the art of preparing and serving food. Enlisting in the Mari&e Corps in March of this year, Millnhc received his "boot" training at the Marine Corps r„ecruit depot, ..fan Diego, Calif. , 4 •8 Wilbert Hecht is enjoying a fifteen-day furlough from duties with the military police at Camp Gordon, Ga. . . 4- Mobile Unit Progralft In County Served 5,208 ^ The recent program of the mobile unit for chest X-ray in McHenry county was proclaimed a success by Miss Mabel Hobbs, R. N., county health nurse who was in charge in cooperation with the McHenry County Tuberculosis association and the state Tuberculosis association. A total of 6,- 208 persons were X-rayed, the largest number since the prografri was introduced in 1945. The unit has appeared throughout t h • state four times since thun. The purpose of the chest Xray survey is to find early unsuspected tuberculosis while it is curable. Last year there were no active cases of tuberculosis found but 138 were referred to physicians for-study. FREE ZOOS Illinois state police warned motorists of a confidence game being operated along main highways. Chief Thomas J. O'Donnell said the operators of a small zoo set up business along well-travelled highways. They attract pass* ing motorists to their zoo free and then entice them Into games of chance. Principal device to fleece visitors is the "Maroco" game in which participants pitch coins at snakes. Nine out of ten motorists stopping at the free zoo have been taken*, for sums up to $150, O'Donnell said. tm hundred and twenty out of every 1,000 persons suffer from sort of sickness each year. HANDICRAFT Bird Houses* Lawn Chairs, Lawn Swings. Picnic Tables, Tier Benches, Flower Boxes, Wheelbarrows and Sand Boxes. Trellis, Pergola, Picket Fences, Etc. Screens and Cabinets Made To Order. Clarence J, Smith tin JOHNSBURQ PHONE McHENRY 583-J-l COUNTY YOUTH FOR CHRIST PLANNING AUGUST 11 RALLY The McHenry count# Youth For Christ, sponsoring monthly rallies, promise^ an extraordinary program next Saturday night, Aug.' 11, at 7:45 in the Woodstock Opera House. The guest speaker on this occasion will be Chaplain Louis R. King of the Bridewell House of Correction in Chicago. He spent five years as a theological student, graduating from Columbia University #ith a B.A. degree. Since Sept 1, 1919, Rev. King has served as chaplain at Bridewell, with its population of 2,700. His work there is said to have been phenomenal in it's effectiveness. The featured singer at this rally is Gloree Shelsea, for a number of years with the famed Phil Spitalny all-girl orchestra and choir. She began her career on the stage With two sisters, at the afge of It, as a child tap dancer, tutored by Gene Kelly, world famed Hollywood star. She is now singing the Gospel in (till time evangelistic work. STATE FAIR Advance sale tickets for the 1951 Illinois state fair are available at the state fairgrounds in Springfield from now until Sunday, Aug. 19. Among this year's attractions ar^ the grand circuit harness racing, automobile races, motorcycle races and the society horse show. Jack Benny and Rochester will present a threehour show the last two days of the fair. Gene Autry of movie and radio fame will also bring a show to the fair. Playtex Baby Product! Wattles L<rug McHenry 111* 42tf COMING EVENTS Aafait • Hull a-Ba-Loo Day--McHenry Country Club. August 9-12 V.F.W. Carnival--City Pi • ;•••' August IS Forester Family Picnic--V.F.W Clubhouse. * Aunt 17 Flower and Garden Show -- Mchenry Equipment Show Room -- Sponsored By Woman's Club. Angust 18 Joint 'Installation Of Officers. American Legion And Auxiliary-- 8 P.M.--Legion Home. Angnst SS Fashion Show By Betty Nielsen --Villa Hotel Resort--Benefit Of St„ *Mary's-St. Patrick's School P.T.A.--1:30 P.M. August 24-2f St. John's Church Carnival, Johnsburg. Florence Lacy To Attend Aquatic School Aug. 21-31 Florence Lacy is one of two McHenry county girls selected by the Red Cross to attend the national aquatic school to be held at Oconomowoc, Wis. from Aug. 21 to Aug. 31. Mary Ann Zoia of Woodstock will also attend. Miss Lacy attends the University of Illinois and Miss Zoia St. Theresa's college at Winona, Minn. The Red Cross will assume the expense of sending the girls to this school, for. which they promise to continue their work with the Red Cross until completion of their college courses. .The school {fains swimming, and water safety instructors. Sterling Window Shade and Venetian Blind Co. 5640 W. Division Si. COlumbnt 1-8743 Have your windows dressed in Kar-Olier removable slot Venetian Blinds, Dupont's washable Tontine Shades and Kirsch Draw Rods. Plate Glass and Dresser anji Table Tops. (Polished and Beveled) ^ Estimates Cheerfully Givett. ' CALL FRIDAY EVENING Saturdays and Sundays call McHenry 651-M-l Mrs. William Injured In Accident t ** Mrs. William Gutter of Richmond suffered cuts shout the (ace in an accident which occurred Saturday morning at Tryon's corners on the Greenwood road, near Woodstock. Four stitches ware taken in her lower Up. Mr. Gutter was driving a track, traveling south toward Greenwood^ when it collided with a car driven b#° Fred Marks of Wonder Lake, who was approaching from a side road. Mrs. Guffey, a former Plaindealer employee, was enronte fhef wfcrk at the Woodstock 0e£f tinel. 1' HEALTH* WASHING 'Sv? Home gardeners are .beia£>: warned by the state Department of Public Health that some of the commercial insecticides which they may bny in stores are dang^ erously poisonous. The health d<*, partment has issued a special warning concerning the chemical called parathlon. While this is afe'- excellent insect killer, it is not suitable for home or garden use, it was stated. It is recommended, for > use by professional exterminators only. 1 * Last year, 85,500 Americans •• were killed in traffic accidents. FRANKS BARBERSHOP UNDER SAME OWNERSHIP ^ Rumors that Frank's Barbershop In Johnsburg has changed hands is absolutely false. I am still there to take care of my customers. ~^WIANK ADL1R SKILL IN FILLING ALL ^ PRESCRIPTIONS - Skill in filling a prescription is as vital as any ingredient used. So besides giving great personal care to each order, we assure you that only the finest fresh drugs are compounded according to physicians'specifications^ NYE' n rOqcucij Drticj Stcrt- 119 N. Riverside Drive 26 s FOLLOW H' ON TH E B EA THE GIANT SEARCHLIGHT TO THE BIG V.F.w. CARNIVAL AND V-J DAY CELEBRATION •V IN CITY PARK • -,r r y r THURS., FRI., SAT. & BRING THE ENTIRE FAMILY THRILLING RIDES ILL. ./ AUG. 9, 10, 11 & 12 FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL REFRESHMENTS V... . / .7' GAMES 1951 PACKARD 4-D00R SEDAN TO BE GIVEN AWAY * PLUS MANY OTHER FINE PRIZES Sponsored Bjf V.F.W. POST NO. 460ft BIG V-J DAY CELEBRATION SUNDAY, AUGUST 11th GIGANTIC PARADE -/ FIRE n 0