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FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Jan. 26, 1928) Kent and company, local realtors, have purchased tljeiVilliam Bonslett subdivision located in the north west portion of the city of McHenry, some of the lots fronting onRingwood road and others in the rear being the edge of the Borden mill pond. The deal takes in twenty acres of land and there are about seyenty-five lots available. t Two cars drivenby Joe Williams and Henry Kennebeck met in a hekd on collision on John street Sunday evening. The Buick driven by Joe Williams arid the Chevrolet driven by Henry Kennebeck were both damaged and although the occupants were badly shaken, no one was injured,, /Mtj. Elizabeth Rothermel passed away at her home on Riverside drive, Jan. 25. Special meeting of the City Council was held Monday night to discuss the question of a night police officer. A number of businessmen and other citizens attended. Christ F. Norager, 56, proprietor of the Orchard Beach hotel died at the West Side hospital in Chicago Jan. 23. Sam Bosley, lieutenant governor of this district, was guest speaker at the weekly dinner meeting of the McHenry Kiwanis club Thursday evening at which time the attendance committee reported 100 precent attendance for the week. Elmer Freund, local violinist, provided entertainment for the jevening.' L Mr. and Mrs. John R. Schmitt of Johnsburg will move next week into the house owned by Miss Charlotte Madden. TWENTY - FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Jan. 28, 1943) Tales Miss Marie Ropp left McHenry Monday morning for Chicago where she is now working with the Navy department, after successfully passing Civil Service examinations a short time ago. Upon completion of her six week training course she will act as an inspector of navy supplies at some navy plant in the district. Miss Ropp taught kindergarten here for thirteen years in addition to acting as' instructor in the upper grades. A true "knight of the road", Leo Joseph Martin, better known in this vicinity as "Hoover" died suddenly Thursday afternoon while shoveling coal at Williams Bay. It is believed he came from Aurora. For several years " Hoover" had spent much time here, usually on his way to some nearby town. He was a good conversationist and he had many friends in Mc- Heriry^Svith whom he stopped to visit when passing through. Another of McHemy's older citizens, Bernard Joos, died Jan. 24 after a lingering illness.. A span of fifty years is a long, long time and although the occasion is not altogether rare, it is considered (Hie of life's highlights to be able to celebrate a golden wedding anniversary. Three couples are celebrating over fifty years this week. They are Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Freund, Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Klapperich and Mr. and Mrs. Linus Newman. Added to the many war time courses instituted this year in the high school is one to be taught next semester on Morse code, A kit has been received by Supt0 C.H. Duker and includes seventeen double-faced records, an instructor's manual, fifty printing charts and twenty- five practice sheets. Mr. Duker learned Morse code during his first year of teaching in the last war and his knowledge of the course should make the work Easier for the students. TEN YEAJtS AGO ' (Taken from the files of Jan. 16, 1958) About 10 o'clock Tuesday morning flames raged through the North Bridge Marine Service Co. building east of the old bridge and destroyed all except two wings. Damage to the structure and its contents was estimated at approximately $200,000 by Harry Hans, owner and president of the company. McHenry ranked third in the county in city sales tax collections during November. Three persons were injured in a head on crash on the top of Sherman Hill Tuesday morning, resulting from icy roads which made driving hazardous. One of the injured was Robert C. Zahn of Rt. 4, McHenry, district manager for Illinois Bell Telephone company. The others wereR.R. Kelly of Woodstock and Vera Balantyne of Chicago. The untimely death of Mrs. Dorothy Frisby, 43, was mourned by family and friends this week. She passed away Jan. 13 during surgery. McCullom Lake's first bride of 1958, Miss Carol Roberts, was united in marriage to Mr. Art Hafer, Jr., of McHenry, at the Ringwood Methodist church, Jan. 11. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Cristy of Wonder Lake announce the engagement of their daughter, Jayne, to Harold Thomas Knox of Crystal Lake. Miss Frances Vycital will be installed oracle of Riverview Camp, R.N.A. Jan. 21, when that camp holds installation of officers at an open meeting. JANUARY 26, 1968 - PLAIN DEALER - PG. 11 as "Man of The Year 99 EVA EKEUND STORK LEAVES NEW GRANDCHILD FOR REPORTER That bird dropped off little Kelly Ann in Crystal Lake at the home of our son and his wife, Ban and Ruth Freund, on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Kelly is our (Char- Ifes and Eva Freund) sixth grandchild, maternal grandparents are Ray and Clare Dun- • ham of Barrington. The christening will be Sunday, Jan. 28, on the birthday of her daddy* Sponsors will be aunt Charlotte Korus and uncle Jerry Dunham. Martha Freund will act as proxy for Charlotte as she lives in San Francisco. LCWC On Wednesday, Jan. 17, the Lotus Country Woman's club met at the home of Mrs. Joe Condon in Richmond with Wanda Todd as co-hostess. A one o'clock luncheon was served to nineteen members and four guests. After salute to the flag, the song "Illinois" was sung. • Due to an appointment with her doctor, Mrs. Marge Sergant, treasurer, could not be present. Mrs. Frances Heineman substituted for her. Mrs. Frances Shotliffreported Pauline Horak has been at §t. Therese hospital. A plant Was presentedtoherbytheclub. Also reported that Sah Hans sen had been at the Mayo Brother clinic. Mrs. Heineman reported that Marge Sergant had attended a McHenry County Federation board meeting for a discussion on redistricting several counties. Peggy Buesseler gave her report on Indian affairs and •stated she delivered three large "boxes of children's clothing to the St. Augustine Division Chicago. ,£ H The annual spring luncheon was discussed and also the card party and luncheon in May to be 3t Richmond Country club. The girls of the Spring Grove 4-H iclub presented the program. There were thirteen girls and each gave a demonstration. HERE AND THERE I Anton and Hilda Meyer and George A. and Mary May took off for Florida this week where they will visit the Meyers' daughter, Laverne and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Miller. Bob is now stationed in Florida. Alice Weber visited friends in Freeport last week. Jim May and Fran May, students at University of Illinois, are home on ^semester break. & - death _/ ; fr We were sorry to hear of the death of Nick Miller who passed ,away Sunday, Jan. 14. Friends "and relatives from here attend- PHONE 675-2135 ed his funeral in Twin Lakes on Wednesday, Jan. 17. CARD PARTY A nice crowd attended the card party Friday night given by the PTA at Spring Grove school. It was held in the new cafeteria just recently completed. A series o£ these cax& parties are being plannedfor We remainder of the school year. MOOSE ANNIVERSARY The biggest one-two punch in the history of the Woodstock Moose lodge takes place this Saturday and Sunday when the more than 1,700 members celebrate the lodge's fiftieth anniversary. Outstanding dignitaries from Mooseheart and from throughout McHenry county are expected to. join in the milestone anniversary for the Loyal Order of Moose in Woodstock. Upwards of 300 are expected for the Saturday evening program, which includes a dinner, short program and dance. More than 400 will gather 'or the enrollment of the fiftieth anniversary class Sunday afternoon. Foreign governments and na- ^nals jjay^ .some 35 billion dollars invested in U.S. -- and still we give them aid. Leo Hartog, Wonder Center, was named Wonder Lake "man of the year" at the annual installation night program of the Kiwanis program, Jan. 13. He • was honored for his work with ObBevve YMCA Week Jan. 2M8 v '. Hie week of Jan. 21-28 has been proclaimed as National YMCA Week. The Lake Region YMCA serves a ten-community area within McHenry county which consists of Algonquin, Cary, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Huntley, Island Lake, Lake in the Hills, McHenry, Wonder Lake and Woodstock. Many churches of every denomination in the area are joining with the YMCA in observing the occasion by including YMCA Sunday inserts in their bulletins and directing special remarks to the congregation. Through participation in "Y" programs, hundreds of young people are discovering practical applications of Christian principles in every day life. Their adult counterparts are discovering that at the "Y" there is a large group of men and women from every faith and background who have concerned themselves with the values, welfare and recreation of youth and families. The "Y" remains a concrete example of Christian principles in practice. How these principles have been put into action is the success story of this young YMCA. Membership in the Lake Region YMCA can provide an avenue for a fujler knowledge of family unity, individual development and personal maturity for everyone. Through "Y" activities persons are encouraged to keep pace with the faith of their choice and' to work for the cooperation and understanding of every community agency. The interest, enthusiasm and support of members and friends remain the guidelines for the Lake Region YMCA's future progress. Lake Region YMCA President, Alfred W. Selling stated, "We wishtoexpress our gratitude to the many volunteers for their unselfish services to the YMCA in the past year." PHOTOGRAPHED 1 Don! miss ihe opportunity io gel a beautiful portrait of every child in the family at this EXCEPTIONALLY LOW PRICE of only S1 @0 each - No appointment necessary I No age limit I Several poses for selection) Pictures delivered in store within a few days! No handling charges! QUALITY ASSURED SATISFACTION GUARANTEED & Photographer on duty from 10a.m. to 7 p.m. available only at HORNSBY'S Rt McHenry, McHenry Market the Wonder Lake youth in organizing the Mustang Soccer team. Mr. Hartog has donated much time to coaching and playing with the newly formed team. / WONDER LAKE WOMEN'S CLUB The newly formed Women's Club of Wonder Lake will meet Thursday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Eugene Matesi 4619 Winnebago, Indian Ridge. Interested persons should call 653-3826. ^The club is planning to provide swimming instruction on the lake this summer and will look into other water safety projects. The club hopes to work with the master association to make the lake and community a better place in which to live. "HAPPY 53rd ANNIVERSARY. . Fred and LOuise Hansen, Wonder Center, will celebrate their fifty-third wedding anniversary Jan. 31. The Hansens have three children, thirteen grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Many more years of health and happiness to you both!!! • NATIVITY LUTHERAN CHURCH NEWS The Senior Choir is looking for new members who feel they cannot sing every Sunday morning but would be interested in singing during the Lenten season. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings, at 8 p.m. ARRIVES HOME FROM VIETNAM Ronald Doherty, son of the SPECIAL EDUCATOR IN COUNTY AT AREA WORKSHOP Fred A. Rosum of the Special Education district of McHenry county, attended a language dynamics workshop in Chicago, Jan. 17. The workshop, sponsored by the Chicago North Zone of the Illinois Department of Mental Health was held at the Charles F. Read Zone center and attracted some thirtyrfive special educators and others interested in the child with severe language handicaps. Presentations by Dr. William Plotkin, zone director of speech and hearing, and Miss Carol Stover, speech pathologist at Read Zone center, emphasized the dual problems of speech and language development as they relate to young children who are culturally deprived, emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded. f "We can work more effectively with disturbed- and retarded children if we give consideration to their psycholinguistic development in addition to other problems," Dr. Plotkin said. John Dohertys, Deep Spring Woods, arrived home Sunday from one year of duty in Vietnam while his parents were attending church and waited for their return. Needless to say they were quite surprised and I'm sure quite relieved, also. Ron is in the Army and will be home for a month and then report! back to Fort Hood, Texas. WELCOME HOMERON! BIRTHDAYS ^ Dan Doherty, blew out ten candles, Jan. 20 and his brother Jack will turn 19 on Jan. 26. Both young men are the sons of the John Dahertys, Deep Spring Woods. Happy birthday to both of you! CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Carolyn Ehredt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Ehredt, celebrated her eighth birthday at a party for ten of her friends on Saturday from 11:30 to 1:30. Luncheon was served and games played. Those present were Beth and Barbara May, Deborah and Doug Maris,Sandy and Sherry Schau, Mary Weber, Michele Matesi, Mary Heindrich, Kathleen Ahem and Carolyn's brother, Mark. The actual birthday was Jan. 17. Bye for now, see you .next week, don't forget the number for Wonder Lake News is 653- 5371. News About Servicemen Private First Class Craig A. Sommerfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford H. Sommerfield Long Lake, completed a fixed station technical controller course Jan. 12 at the Army Signal school, Ft. Monmouth, N.J. Curing the ten-week course, he was trained in procedures and the use of equipment necessary for the control of fixed station facilities. His wife, Mary, lives at 7704 Ravinia avenue, Spring Grove. NEW - CHURCH CLASS A new course on Understanding Children will begin on Tues - day, Jan. 30, at 9:30 a.m. at Ingleside Community Methodist church, under the leadership of Rev. Louis Hillendahl. The course will cover the following topics: The effect of heredity and environment on the development of the child from conception to age twelve, the nurture of the child from conception to twelve years, includingthephysical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects, the influence of parents in the, total development of the child and the influence of parents on the environment in which the child develops, ^he classes will be held for two' hours, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday for six weeks in Fellowship hall of the Ingleside Methodist church. 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