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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 30 Oct 1968, p. 10

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'-'"V' . 10, - PLAINDEALER - WED., OCT., 30, 1968 V^lV' . Aids Easler Seal Center Establishment of a membership program to aid the Easter Seal Therapy center for Mc- Henry County was announced by Mrs. Del Kistler, Harvard. Mrs. Kistler, president of the Easter Seal Society for Mc- Henry county, said membership ranging from $5 to $100 are being established tobroaden the base of public interest and to help raise funds for the growing program of jgJjysical and speech therapy. " , "f The Easter Seal Therapy center, • which serves citizens throughout Mc* Henry county without regard to their ability to pay for services given, is headed, by Robert Steffi, executive director and a registered physical therapist. A letter announcing the membership program is being maiied this week. Mrs. Kistierlistsf: The Therapy center receives all its funds from contributions. It has no tax help or other income except from fees patieiits are able to pay. ~ The five categories of membership have been dramatized by showing what can be obtained with a membership fee' in the various classes: Contributing member, $5 -- one treatment of physical therapy is possible with this investment in the (wdrk of the center; sponsoring member, $10 - rental of a wheel chair for a month; sustaining member, $25 - swimming instruction for four weeks; benefactor member, $50 - speech therapy for summer session; patron member, $100 - physically handicapped child can be sent to a summer camp for three weeks. To recognize the benefactor four reasons for the "board of trustees' decision to seek memberships for the first time: 1. Encourage more people to become informed about the work of the Therpy center. 2. Provide a broader base from which to choose directors in the future. 3. Provide directors who are better informed and more closely involved with the work of the center. 4. Raise funds to supplement cither income. and patron members, the board plans to present a certificate of appreciation, and Mrs. Chester Gould, Woodstock, and Mrs. William Baker, Crystal Lake, .will present these personally. Members will receive a report oii center activities and will be invited to the next annual meeting. A newsletter will be established and mailed to the membership. people who are happy where they are, seldom need to go William J. Cowlin, Republican candidate for State's Attorney, shown at right, was guest of honor at a dinner held last week atthe McHenry Country club. Above, he receives the endorse- KOTALIK STUDIO PHOTO ment of Sheriff John Carroll. Hie latter introduced Cowlin as his choice to about 150 guests, which included most of the Republican committeemen and their wives. DAViB GAUB ENROLLED IN OUTDOOR C SS An outdoor classroom will be the setting for about twenty-five juniors majoring in elementary education in Northern Illinois university, when the students spend three days next week at Northern's Lorado Taft Field campus, Oregon. From Oct. 30 till Nov. 1 the juniors, accompanied by their professor Dr. Clyde Moyers will live and study on the rustic branch campus which is situated on high bluffs overlooking the Rock river. The Taft experience is designed to demonstrate the vitality of an outdoor education program as found unavailable in the traditional classroom. Among the students is David Gaub, Wonder Lake. Shop In McHenry This attractive Halloween setting can be seen Hill road. It is at 2014 W. Rt. 120, McHenry, just east of Chapel residence. in front of the Michael Wahoske PLAINDEALER PHOTO Twice Told T FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oct. 25, 1928) Vernon Freund entertained thirty of his schoolmates and friends at a birthday party at his home on Green street. Miss Flora Weidrich andMr. Lester Carr of Ringwood were married at the home of Rev. N. A] Sunderlin at Woodstock Saturday. After a short wedding trip to Chicago the happy couple will be at home on the farm of % groom's father. The stant^pipe on Waukegan street is receiving a coat of paint. A basket social and program will be given at the Solon Mills hall. Dick and Elynore Dodge are the teachers. The Ostend orchestra met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Benwell for practice. Hie orchestra is directed by Mr. McCannon, teacher of the Ostend school. Mr. and Mrs. Frank St. George were the victims of a surprise party at their home, it being their fifteenth wedding anniversary. A bridge lamp was given them by the self invited guests. The McHenry Rifle club held a special match Oct. 21 for the beautiful cup donated by the West McHenry State Bank. There were fourteen entrants in the match. The final score listed five of them within six point* out of a possible 250 points. Bruce Nickels with a score of 206 won the cup from William J. Klapperich with a score of 205. TWENTY - FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oct. 28, 1943) This year for the fifth consecutive time the city council has decided to keep the children safe from the goblins by treating them to a movie. Although Hazel Gates (Boots to her many friends) has lived in Woodstock and Harvard during recent years, she had many friends in McHenry, who will be glad to see her in her WAC uniform. Formerly employed with the Red Cross in Chicago, she entered this organization several months ago and is now stationed at Fort Sill, Okla. LeRoy Melsek has returned to Wala Wala, Wash., after speeding a furlough with relative^ here. During his stay he met for the first time his new son, LeRoy, Jr., born at the Woodstock hospital a few weeks ago. N.J. Justen founder of the furniture and undertaking establishment completes its sixtieth year in business. When he entered business sixty years ago, the late Mr. Justen was one of the first men to take the Illinois state examination for embalmers. Peter M. Justen entered business with his father In 1912. Donald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dowe, is recovering from injuries sustained last week when he suffered a deep gash just above the eye when he was struck by a bicycle. Miss Ellen Doherty, one of McHenry* s oldest and best loved residents, observed her ninetieth birthday anniversary Oct. 21 at the "home of her sister, Mrs. M.J. Walsh. The special four o'clock vesper service on Sunday at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church in McHenry will celebrate the annual Mission Festivals TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oct. 16, 1958) Lynne Raasch, a fourth grade pupil at Edgebrook school, was looking for hickory nuts in the Bull Valley area last weekend and she came upon a large mushroom which measured 10 inches across and six inches in height. Mrs. Howard Green died unexpectedly at her home on Fox street, Oct. 15. Patricia M. Miller of Grand avenue has enrolled in the school of nursing at the Chicago professional colleges of the University of Illinois. Her studies will lead toward a B.S. degree in nursing. Gayl Johnson was top prize winner for collecting the greatest amount of money in the red heart tag day held Saturday. Glen Olsen placed second and Robert Doran was third. On the ninth of October there was a storm of high winds which uprooted hundreds of trees, the electric power and telephones were out for several hours. The storm started soon after one a.m. and was described as cyclonic in nature. William E. Creutz of McCullom Lake, has been named general chairman of the Boy Scout drive which opens Tuesday, Oct. 21. One of McHenry's best loved residents, Mrs. John (Kathryn) Thies, died at Memorial hospital in Woodstock Oct. 8. Her death ended a long period of suffering which she endured with patience and cheerfulness which characterized her entire life time. f rorsaiT & m | TROOP 162 Hie Scouts of Troop 162hada very busy time at the Fall Camporee in Woodstock, competing with over 400 Scouts from other troops. The theme of the Camporee was "Indian Braves Take to the Trail". The boys had to show their camping and hiking skills in many different events. John Cunat ran the hike check and Greg Schmitt officiated aty. the pack check for the 6^ mil^| hike through Bull Valley. Also V the boys had obstacle relays^ push - ups, sit-ups, 3 legged races and Indian leg wrestling. The Scouts showed individual first aid proficiency in carrying, ankle bandaging, and burn treatment. Ax proficiency was demonstrated by being able to light a match by striking it in the center with one blow. Bob Decker was in charge of Woodlore; Scot Wiggerman, animal tracking; Cary Decker, animal movement; Kevin Dorin checked on the rope climbing and Niel Roberts on hand signaling. Mr. Brand, aided by Greg Schmitt, Dave Walter, john Cunat and Neil Roberts, was in charge of the evening campfire. Other troops alsoparticipatedin songs and skits. Bryan Cunat and the Wolf Patrol earned 10 ext^a Pioneering Project points for the troop with a lean-to and fireplace. The troop won a red ribbon for troop participation. Bob Decker was the leader for the group, aided by Don Wolf, who also slept out with the boys. Other leaders taking part were Robert Walker, Dean Cunat, Jim Kirk and Dan Schmitt. The Scouts are happy to have Bill Dostal as a new member in their troop. Any boys interested in joining the troop should call Don Wolf for information. Jim Cole, Public Relations Miracle Prices Sk toi Stamps right toilmit quantities. Prices entcmt NATIONAL ) THE "BIG CHANGE" MEANS DOUBLE SAVINGS AT NATIONAL NATIONAL FAMOUS FOR FINE MEAT AUTUMN IS VIEWED THROUGH EYES OF CHILD Maria Popovich, a sixth grade student at Valley View school, has written the following story giving her opinions on the sub- _ ject of "Fall", which pleased her English teacher as the season pleases everyone. "Fall is the best season of the year, just like Christmas is the favorite holiday. You can watch the leaves turn colors as you can see color crayons melting. You can sit and watch the leaves turning handsprings all around the yard just like you see children turning handsprings. You can hear the leaves moaning and groaning as the children rake them up and jump right on them. That is when they groan and moan the most. "Fall is like, and looks like color crayons falling from the sky. In the season when the wind goes by the trees, you can hear the wind fighting the leaves to come down. Fall is the pettiest time of year!" TWO LICENSES REVOKED; SEVEN OTHERS SUSPENDED The office of Secretary of State Paul Powell has announced the revocation of the driver licenses of Irving L. Terry of Dixon for driving while intoxicated and Curtis D. Messamore of 306 W. Rand road, McHenry, for perjury under oath relating to ownership or operation of motor vehicle. Suspensions were ordered for Stephen R. Bangert of Algonquin, John W. Binz and Billy W. Hodge of Woodstock, Ted W. Bierchen of 4508 N. Mayfair drive and John L. Meyer of 3004 N. Oakwood, both of McHenry, William L. DeBuhr of Marengo and Albin A. Wojcik of Fox River Grove, all for three violations. VISITS MCHS A representative of Ripon college will visit twelve area schools through Thursday, Oct. 31, to acquaint local students and guidance counselors with RipOn's 4-4 curriculum and educational program. John C. Corso, of McHenry, admissions counselor, will visit McHenry Community high school, among others. HOLl J FARM USDA Cnde A"hupetttd Money Cut-up. . . . 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