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Section Two -- l»ag« Fofir THE McHENHY PLAINDEALER Thursday, March 45, 106& Told Tales FORTY YEARS AGO | {Taken from the files ; .,J of March 26, 1925) *=Mr; and Mi's. Nick N. Freund and children and Mrs. Simon Michels of this city had a close call from serious injuries, if not death, at Elgin when a Chevrolet sedan in which they were riding was struck a glancing blow by a Chicago and North Western passenger train at Elgin. "New postal rates will become effective April 15. First class matter is not affected by the changes so far as the mailing of letters is concerned, with the exception of some changes in the rules and rates regarding Vegistred and special delivery first class mail. The rate on post cards has been raised from 1 cent to 2 cents This does (not include governmental postal cards that are for sale at all post offices. An Easter offering of eggs is to be taken throughout the Methodist churches during-the next three weeks. Bring your eggs to the church next Sunday. The eggs will go to the Wesley Memorial hospital. An offering is also being taken in clothing for the Halsted street church. Illinois is still the home of the best corn in America. This was demonstrated at the National Seed Coj-n show at Chicago when the ear of seed corn entered by Mrs. Elsie M. Paluska, of Waverly, in Morgan county, was adjudged the best ear in America and awarded the thousand dollars offered as an achievement reward. Sunday afternoon witnessed an unusually large number of I automobiles tourists in the city. Riverside Drive presented a near summer scene during the early afternoon and as a result the hotels and restaurants in that part of the city enjoyed good business. The Masonic fraternity at their hall last Friday evening were worried when a chimney in the Fox River Valley bank building burned out. For a few moments it looked as if sparks would surely set fire to adjoining wood structures. The big fire truck was held in readiness for any emergency. The paving contractors for the two jobs in this city were in town this week and issued the statement that machinery has already been loaded and is on its way. Within a few days a gang of men will arrive and go to work on the job. The two jobs are Main Street section and Riverside Drive section. TWENTY-FfVE YEARS AGO (Taken from; the files of March 21, 1940) 1 Mr. and Mrs. Frect Ferwerda have returned from a three month vacation,, driving 10,542 miles on a sight-seeing trip through Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and on to California to visit many interesting cities and also Las Vegas, Nev. Mrs. Fred P. Freund of Johnsburg slipped and fell on' the slope landing to her home and suffered a broken hip. A son was bnrn to Mr. and Mrs. Jay Powers at the Woodstock hospital March 14. Miss Vivian Ashum, 40 years old, of Terra Cotta was found dead in her auto, apparently the victim of a heart attack. Miss Vivian Bolger, stenographer at the Elgin State bos-" pital, is convalescing at t.hphome of her parents, Mr .and Mrs. Thomas A. Bolger, having recently been released "from quarantine for«searlet fever. A celebration was held in the Herbert Freund homo on Sunday commemorating the birthday of Barbara Freund arid her brother Eugene. The children enjoyed the afternoon playing a round'of lively games. §upper was served with the table set with twin birthday cakes. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 24, 1955) Six-year-old Robert Astrom, son of Mrs. Irene Astrom of MeCullom Lake, suffered a broken leg and severe head injuries when he was struck by a car on the MeCullom Lake road on Friday morning. It will be remembered that the youngster's father, Clifford, was drowned last May while swimming at Beloit, Wis. A short illness ended in death March 18 for David Howard Schuviss, 12 years old, of Wonder Lake in Memorial hospital. Brother Paul, the former Lee Bauer, took his first vows in the Society of the Divine Saviour March 19 at Jordan seminary, Menominee, Mich. Brother Paul's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bauer of Volo. , Otto Heinz Furs will" hold grand opening March 25 and 26. Mr. Heinz, who has been a summer resident of McHenry for the past fifteen years and now lives here permanently, resides in Country Club subdivision. The Boy Scouts of Troop 164, sponsored by the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 691,^ held a court of honor and charter presentation program at the Moose hall in McHenry. At this colorful rite, Scouts were advanced in the rank individually for their accomplishments in scouting- activities and pins of award presented by the scoutmaster were pinned on them by their parents. The first meeting of the Wonedr Lake 4-H Livewires was held at. the home of Mrs. Earl Miller, leader, recently and officers were elected. Miss Joan Nell was honored guest at a pre-nuptial shower held at the home of Miss Mary Ann Bolger. Miss Nell will become the bride of Donald Freund April 13. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Miller are the parents of a daughter, born March 21 at Memorial hospital. William H. Althoff-and Jack E. Phelan returned recently from a two-day visit to Marshalltown, Iowa, where they attended a meeting and witnessed a display of the ,1955 line of furnace heating and cooling equipment. Kiwanis Club News The Kiwanis club spaghetti dinner will be held April 7 from f> to S p.m. at the American Legion hall in McHenry. Thursday evening, April 8, there will be a division inspirational meeting at the Timbers, Wonder Lake. Several of our members will attend. The Mobile Blood Unit will visit Monday, March 29, and Tuesday, March 30. Monthly meeting of the board of directors will be held at Dr. William Kohl's home on Monday evening, March 29. Blood Bank committee meeting at Tony Corcoran's home on March 23, 8:30 p.m. BIRD CLUB TO RESUME FIELD TRIPS IN AREA On Saturday, March 27, the McHenry County Bird Club resumes its schedule of monthly morning field trips. Because of winter's cold, January and February meetings are held indoors but by the end of March the early migrating birds are returning, so club members anxiously await this first opportunity to see them. This month the groups will hike at Berryland near Wonder Lake, the Richmond area, and the Fox River at the McHenry Country Club. If the water is not frozen, there should be many waterbirds in evidence, including Goldeneyes, Widgeons, Scaup, Buffleheads and Mallards. " * Members and guests are asked to meet at the McHenry Country Club parking lot at 9 a.m. and those wishing to car pool are asked to meet at the home of Misses Alice and Leta Clark at the corner of Rt. 120 and Thompson Road, east of Woodstock, at 8:30 a.m. At. this time of year it is very important to continue stocking bird feeders. Snow is still present and the birds are more abundant. The early . arrivals, like the Robin, do not know where to find food under the snow and must depend on manmade feeders. Perhaps food like cut apples and raisins might be put out to supplement the winter's supply of bird seed. COUNTY FAIRS REPORT There were 103 county fairs held in Illinois during 1964. Of these, 94 qualified for state aid under the Agricultural Premium Fund and nine under the Fair and Exposition Fund for a total of $1,224,993.55. State aid money is obtained solely from a tax on pari-mutuel wagering at Illinois' thoroughbred race tracks and does not come from the state's General Revenue Fund. Estimated attendance at last year's county fairs was 3,348,172. ACCIDENT TIPS A motor vehicle accident usually calls for an on-thescene conference between occupants of the cars involved. According to the Institute for Safer Living, some of these conferences may have more serious consequences than the accident itself. Before any bystander discussions or exchange of information the disabled vehicles should be moved off the roadway if possible. All occupants and bystanders should stay well clear of travel lanes and off the roads. If .a night accident, leave car lights on and set out flares of red electric lanterns at least 100 feet in front and back of damaged vehicles. Always carry flares or red lanterns for such after dark emergencies; never use flares or other open flames if gasoline has been spilled. ATTEND CHURCH SUNDAY NUNDA TOWNSHIP VOTERS Presented With DEMOCRATIC Slate Left to right, front row: Philip 11. Riley, for Supervisor; Inez Young for Town Clerk and Frank Sehepers for Assistant Supervisor. Top row: Paul Eikoff for Assessor; Peter Porten lor Auditor; Wilfred Blake for Auditor, and Tim Flanagan for Auditor. For the first time in the history of Nunda Township there will be a Democratic slate offered the voters. Eikoff, connected with a heating and air conditioning firm, is a member of the Lions Club, a World War II veteran, a member of the Prairie Grove School Board and trustee of the Oakwood Hills village. Riley,, a lifelong resident of Crystal Lake, and a Korean War veteran, is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, has five children and is in the trucking business. Mrs. Young, active in church and civic affairs, is chairman of the V.F.W. Americanization committee, and a newspaper columnist. Blake, who resides in Lakemoor was a member of the McHenry School Board District 15, a member of the A.S.C. committee for Nunda Township. Porten of Porten's Subdivision was born and raised in Nunda Township. He operates the Nunda Utility Company, is in the insurance business and is a veteran of World War II -- two and a half years in the merchant marine. Flanagan a businessman-farmer has lived in the township for over 48 years. He is secretary of the Nunda"Rural Fire Protection District and a member of the committee of the Crystal Lake Union Cemetery. Sehepers, who was absent when picture was taken, is in the insurance business. He is past commander of the Peterson Post, Crystal Lake, and a World War II combat veteran and member of numerous civic organizations. This Democratic slate promises a complete re-evaluation and re-assessment of each and every piece of Real and Personal Property in Nunda Township with a view of ending favoratism and discrimination toward residents. Vote Democratic - Nunda Township -Tues., Apr. 6,1965 INCREASE TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULES AT BIG HOLLOW Teacher salaries were considered at the March 18 meeting of the Big Hollow school board. As a result of a budget committee meeting held March 15, Chairman Victor Salava recommended that the present schedule be increased by $200. This brings the schedule to $5,200 for a beginning teacher with a B. A. degree. Building Committee Chairman Joe Vokac read letters and reports of various inspections made as a result of the flash boiler explosion which occurred on Dec. 5. On the advice of both school attorney, Donald T. Morrison, and architect, Robert Swanson, it was agreed that every precaution has been taken to insure against any reoccurrence. Since all repairs have been made, Morrison was instructed to resolve the problem with the insurance company. Mrs. Grace Wolski and Mrs. Lorraine Boehlke, representifig the P.T.A., made a request for a meeting place for a Boy Scout troop. The school now has Brownie, Girl Scout, and Cub Scout troops and consideration is being given to organizing a Boy Scout troop. They were assured that if there is sufficient parents interest arrangements will be made to provide a meeting place. Secretary Charles A. Kengott reported that petitions for board members have been filed by Donald E. Rowden, Victor Salava, Edward C. Gathann, and Burton C. Bowgren. Bowgren was present at the meeting. TRAINING PROGRAM Employment in the Illinois Division of Highways will be available to 175 male high school graduates who complete a special eleven week training course this summer at the University of Illinois, Francis S. Lorenz, public works director, has announced. The training program conducted by the Division of Highways in cooperation with the University of Illinois, is designed for Illinois high school graduates, 17 to 25 years of age, who have completed courses in algebra and plane geometry and have an interest and aptitude for engineering work, Lorenz said. District Offices of the Division of Highways are located at Elgin, Dixon, Ottawa, Peoria, Springfield, Effingham, East St. Louis, Carbondale and Chicago. BE WISE READ THE CLASSIFIEDS &autifv pM. rncreaAe The Value of Your WATERFRONT PROPERTY Install Sea^Walls & Piers of Steel -- Wood --• Concrete GUARANTEED WORKMANSHIP Dragline Work -- Channels, Lakes, Etc. VALLEY PILING CO. Box 237 A., Antioch, Illinois Phones: 812-895-9758 -- 815-885-0984 -- 312-639-4460 SAFETY PICTURE IMPROVED Safety in Illinois presents a vastly improved picture over that of a decade or two ago. So says the department of state government charged with that responsibility, the Illinois Department of Public Safety. Although traffic deaths increased to more than 2,200 last year, motor vehicle fatalities in recent years have occurred at a near static rate. This is within a fraction of five deaths from each 100 million miles of_.v£,- hicular travel. Safety Director Joseph E. Ragen, recapitulating the activities of his department for the year, said, "We are far from satisfied, even though we have managed to hold the mileage death rate slightly below the national average of 5.7^ deaths per 100 million miles driven." SHOP IN McHENRY THE EASTER PARADE STARTS AT WcCjeA WITH FINERY FASHIONED BY VAN HEUSEN' Now is the time for you to round out your Spring wardrobe with the newest ideas in men's wear by Van Heusen. Admirably fashioned, impecca* bly tailored. A word to the wives: if you're looking for the perfect Easter Gift for him, this is the place to do your looking. 1245 N. Green Street Phone 385-0047 McHenry, 111. 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