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floooouonoooaonnnrnn i«*«r>^qo<M?<Mra iwoooct? aoououao nraciai FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Aug. 27, 1925) The McHenry band will put on another of i ts splendid concerts tonight in the McHenry park. The members of the McHenry band are Bernard Popp, Miss Anna Popp, Anton Freund, Earl Conway, J.E. Hauswirth, Henry J. Schaefer, Joe J. Miller, Director W.N. Sears, Alfred Oeffling, John E. Freund, John W. Schaefer, Ralph Justen, Michael ^Schaefer, Robert Kirwan, Elmer Koerner, Henry N. Schaefer, Nick Nett and Edwin Kirwin. A meeting will be held at the West McHenry state bank Friday evening to decide upon the founding of a McHenry 7 Kiwanis society. All business men interested are invited to attend. The newest in fall millinery is arriving every day at the Blake * Sisters, West McHenry. About three hundred couples attended the benefit dance for the McHenry firemen at Stoffel 's hall , West McHenry, Tuesday evening. The crowd just went wild over the snappy music furnished by the Pair O'Dice Night Owls, the peppy six piece Chicago orchestra. In addition to the orchestra there was an entertainer whose singing and dancing delighted the audience. There were many Chicago people at the hall . They came from resorts along (he river and bay. Among these were the "Four Horsemen", Harry Conley, H. Cronin, Franl Karthieser and H. Getchey but they left their horses outside. The finals for the A.H. Pouse CUD will be played off next Sunday. The players will be John Bussley and A.E. Nye. FORTY YEARSAGO (Taken from the files of Aug. 29, 1935) Sixty-three years ago on Aug. 10, 1872, McHenry was in­ corporated as a village at the first village election. The men elected were for President Richard Bishop, Trustees, J.B. Perry, J.M. McOmber, H.C. Smith, John King and F.K. Granger, Clerk Michael Keller and Treasurer Henry Colby. Caution signs are being put up near the school buildings in McHenry and will serve as warnings to motorists to drive carefully. This precautionary measure is the work of the Chicago Motor club and the signs were delivered by the branch manager of the Qhicago Motor club, V.L. Exler of Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Mc- Cannon of Ringwood are moving to Algonquin where Mr. McCannon will teach school this fall . Jean Whiting of the Ringwood Sunshine Canning 4- H club, represented the McHenry County clubs last week in the foods judging contest at the state fair at Springfield. She won this honor at the county contest held in Woodstock. She judged canned Iruits, vegetables, jams and jellies. Happy Jack Turner of radio fame with his wife of Chicago spent the weekend at the Pink Harrison resort at Pistakee Bay. Happy Jack sings over the radio station WMAQ every day at noon. Ben Bauer, commander of McHenry Post of the American Legion the past year, and Tom Bolger, past commander, have been appointed members of the advisory committee of the county council , the committee being headed by Frank Brockrogge of Crystal Lake. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept. 7, 1950) Virgil Prine, industrial arts instructor at the McHenry community high school was awarded his master 's degree in industrial education at Iowa State college at Ames, Iowa, following eleven weeks of in­ tensive study. Two McHenry youths, John F. Ziolkowski, seaman recruit , U.S.N, and John F. Burns, seaman recruit , are un­ dergoing recruit training at the world's largest Naval Training center. Great Lakes, 111. A wedding of great beauty was solemnized at St. Mary's church, Sept. 2 when Miss Anita Freund became the bride of Mr. Edwin Stoffel both of McHenry. In a recent current National Magazine there was a story on the McHenry Mills Inc. The McHenry Mills Inc. was originally a water powered mill using buhrs exclusively for grinding local grain into flour and meal. In 1906 when the mill was sold to a new owner, a steam engine was installed that ran the mill for eighteen years. In 1924 the steam engine gave way to a 150 hp Diesel. The mill was again changed in 1946 when individual electric motors were installed for operating most mill equipment with the ex­ ception of the millstones which are stil l turned by the diesel. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept. 2, 1965) A McHenry resident of a year, Florence J. Wallace, lost her life in a one car accident which took place Aug. 29 on Bay road near Pistakee Bay "Y". Mrs. Wallace was on her way to work as a waitress at the Sale Inn, Fox Lake, when her auto apparently went out of control and crashed. She was the mother of four young children. Shortly before,, noon on Tuesday a neon sign on Rudy's Drive-In in Lakeland Park shorted causing a small amount of damage to the roof. Among the 1,350 who registered for classes at McHenry high school this week was 18 year old Do Thi Kim Nagan, who will be known to classmates as Mercury. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Newkirk announce the birth of a daughter Aug. 24 at the McHenry Jjospital. Duane Harris of McHenry is the new driver champion of the modified stock cars at the Kenosha County Speedway in Wilmot, Wis. Harris clin­ ched the ti t le on Saturday Night. Harold Wohnrade of Wonder Lake was guest of honor at a party given for him last Thursday evening. Mr. Wohnrade has been employed in the accounting department Public Welcome For Membership In YMCA PAGE 9 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27,1975 Any girl , boy, woman or man living in the southeastern two- thirds of McHenry county is encouraged to join the Lake Region YMCA All YMCA participants!are either Activity members of Limited members. Persons of any age are eligible for Limited mem­ bership Limited members are able to register for a wide variety of all activities at usual fees. The minimum age to become an .Activity member is 7. Ac­ tivity members receive free recreational swims, free family swims (providing a parent or brothei ' or sister 18 and older accompanies youth in the pooh, swimming instruction classes that meet once a week and begin five t imes a year. Activity members who have contributed to the building fund will pay lower annual dues until they have used the full credit of their contribution. Membership cards are issued after the applicant completes a membership application available at the YMCA and pays their dues for one year. After a year of membership, everyone is encouraged to renew membership. New ac­ tivities begin every ten weeks, and members are urged to register for the activity of their choice early. Pictures are needed for membership cards. of the Ringwood division of Morton Chemical company for the past eighteen years. The employees presented him with a gold wrist watch. Bring your own or use the picture machine in the iobby. All members receive the opportunity to participate in free club programs which in­ clude Indian Princess, Indian Guides. Maiden Travelers, Warriors, and Y's Men's, first notification of new activities, and are encouraged to bring one or two guests at a t ime to recreational swims and one guest family at a time to family swims. New activities begin every ten weeks. They begin in early September, in id -November. late January, early April , and mid-June Also, every two weeks during the summer for daily swimming lessons. A comprehensive in­ structional swim program, is conducted for youth and adults. Classes meet once a week. In addition, summer classes also meet every week day for two weeks. Recreational swims for second through eighth grade youth are from 5 to 6 p.m. on week days during the school year and on afternoons during the summer; for high school youth on Monday through Friday Irom 8 to 8:45 p.m. and Saturday at 10 and 12:30; and for adults any time during the hours the building is open. Family swims are on week days from 7 to 8 p.m. and on weekends during the afternoon. The pool is closed for annual cleaning the week before and of Labor day. Persons participating in activities who use the locker rooms must present a valid. KORDITE Trash ani Lawn Bags Box of 20 -- 33 gallon capacity, j f\A Q GENERAL ELECTRIC Steam & Dry Iron Features the self-cleaning system. 35 steam vents, \,with fabric guide and water window. Durever cordset. Model F118HRT. „ $22.88 SAVE $5.00 Swap any used personal care electric applianqe' for a $5 00 rebate by ma on any Ma* hair dryer or any Super Curl Steam Style' Super Max A styler/dryer for the whole family. Two heat settings; and comes complete with 5 attach­ ments. Model HD-7. Osco GILLETTE Pro Max The super dryer with 1000 watts of power. 3 heat levels and 2 air speeds. Model HD-12. < GILLETTE ^ Super Curl The 3 in 1 curling iron. Complete with small and large rollers, and super styler SW-1 Act now' Offer good from August Sent in postpaid '6 re at Gillette Super Swap Rebate Certificate. Enclosed are my dated store re­ ceipts. the complete front cover from my instruction booklet and my used personal care electric appliance (sent postpaid) Please mail my rebate to 1975 through September 30 1975 SUPER SWAP, P.O. BOX 9115. KANKAKEE. IL 60901 Please allow at least six weens tor delivery Please note these additional terms 1. Offer good only in USA 2. This cer tificate may not De reproduced ano must accompany your request 3. Your otter r.ghts may not De assigned or transferred 4. O^er void where pro hipited ta*ed or restricted by taw 5 Offer good on purchases from August 1 1975 through September 30 6. Cash value 1 20th of 1c Name Osco Reg. $21.88 Reg. ,$26.88 ,$21.88 picture membership carpi to be exchanged for a locker key. Pool rules require a clean swimming suit to be carried by each participant. Shoes must be worn to and from 4he building. Persons with hair over six inches in length need swim caps. The "Y" is located on a 19.6 acre site at 7315 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake. Registration For YMCA Classes Accepted Now The Lake Region YM£A-at- 71515 South Route 31, Crystal Lake, is now accepting registrations for c lasses which begin the week of Sept. 8. While program schedules have been mailed to all YMCA members there is-stil l plenty of room left in all courses being offered at the "Y". Preschool, youth, high school and adults may enroll in special interest classes as well as swimming instruction classes. Boys and.girls from <; months through 3 years may participate in pre-school swin classes, 4-6 year olds in gym- swim. 4-6 year olds in swim instruction only. Second through eighth grade boys and girls classes include bowling, judo. Junior Life Saving, karate, kayaking, log burling. TTrrtratronal swims, tumbling and stunts, swimming in­ struction and diving class. Physically handicapped swimming classes for children meet on Thursday. High school and adult course include belly dancing, bridge, judo, karate, kayaking, log burling, master 's swim team, physical fi tness including aqua- natics. in the pool, men's exercise and women's exercise, swimming instruction. Senior Life Saving, volleyball and yoga The swimming pool is available for adults to swim any time the YMCA is open as well as the weight and exercise rooms For further information and for schedules,call the Lake Region YMCA at 459-4455. Horsemaster Club Rates Highly In First Year MON. - SAT. 8-9 SUN 9-6 BORDEN'S Elmer's School Glue or Glue-All 4 ounces Filler Paper 200 sheets. Wide or narrow margin. |£|School Special Pack of 3 pens -- 2 medium point; one fine point. SEALTEST ICE CREAM AT OSCO IliPf Hi Osco Reg. 99c C Osco Reg. 54c C Osco Reg. 68c MASTE Combination Lock Stainless steel R©g° "t 99 $2.89 Master Padlock Two keys included. Rust- Proof Osco 4 1 9 Stenographer Notebook White. 100 sheets. Oc 69c School Scissors Sharp or Blunt point. c Each Twin Pocket Portfolio Pack of 5 Osco Slicker Binder Vi or 1 inch ring. Assort­ ed colors. Osco rw q For concentrated light. In­ cludes 40 watt bulb. Assort­ ed colors Osco Re $6.88 T I M E X T I M E X T I M E X "MERCURY" Men's and i Boy's Wrist Watches Various styles a- vailable. "PETITE" Boy's and Girl's 'CAVATINA Ladies' Wrist Watches Attractively styled. 1395 Wrist Watches Choice of sty­ les for boys and girls. Tussy Cosmetics BONNE BEL Ten-O-Six Cleansing 8 and 2 ounce $5 Value NNE BELL Moisture Lotiori Great for thirsty sun-dried skin. 8 ounces $6 Value For your face, lips, eyes and nails. In fashion shades 109®1395 Combo ur hoice KODAK Tele-lnstamatic Kodak's newest camera with special tele-photo lens. Special 2 speed shut­ ter and automatic viewfinder. Outfit includes camera, flipflash, wnst strap C110-10 film, and instructions Model A608R GENERAL ELECTRIC Magicubes 3 cubes with 12 sure flashes. Osco u 49 COTY Sweet Earth Blotter Plus 8 ounces Medicated face cleanser and tin­ ted cover-up in cap. REVLON 'Milk Plus 6' 8 ounces. Sham­ poo and condi­ tioner in one. Osco Reg. $1.99 39 0 HOUBIGANT Creme de Chantilly 4 ounces. Silky smooth for a light fragrant touch. EVEREADY Batteries Pack of 4 A A size batteries l.tVoft /l£t HA/a/** $5.50 Value THE GREAT GILLETTE SUPER SWAP The Horsemasters 4-H club is proud to announce the results of our first year as a 4-H club. The club did well in the McHenry County Fair 4-H horse show, receiving a total of fifteen "A" ribbons, nine "B" ribbons, and six "C" ribbons for the morning portion of the show Also in the morning, club member Mary Ellen Kouba took the reserve championship for production classes with her young fil ly. Members placing in the afternoon portion of the show, earning a ribbon (or two) for placing from first to sixth in a class, were: Jamie Eriksen. Gail Risto, Mary Oswald, June Strelcheck, Nancy Knuth, Bill Werner. Julene Hahn, and Lisa Newport. Horses are our club's main concern, but as one can see from the following list of achievements, they are not the only animals we recognize: Best Cat of Show, owned by Gail Risto. Best Adult Female Guinea Pig of Show, owned by Carol Coonen, and the second place Chester White gilt , also owned by Carol Coonen. One member. Lisa Newport, took her horse project to the Ill inois State Fair 4-H horse show, placing second, third and fourth in the western classes. We'd like to wish good luck to our four outstanding members entering college this fall: Nancy Knuth. June Strelcheck. Mary Oswald and (iail Risto. and we're looking forward to their return next summer. Wilhelm Tell Festival In New Glarus If you're looking for a way to spend a relaxing day this Labor Day Weekend, plan now to attend the Wilhelm Tell Festival in New Glarus. Wis. The small southern Wisconsin community offers plenty of activity for the day traveler. Highlighting the weekend is the Wilhelm Tell drama adapted from Schiller 's famous story of the Swiss fight for independence. The play is staged amidst the lush greenery of a natural outdoor theatre and includes a cast of over 200 townspeople, horses, cows, goats and St. Bernard dogs. The high point of the play occurs when Tell f ires a crossbow at an apple on his son's head by order of the Austrian tyrant Gessler. Tickets and additional in­ formation may be secured from Secretary, Wilhelm Tell Guild. New Glarus, Wis., 53574. Oh, what a tangled web we weave When first we practise to deceive! DOCTORATES PRESENTED -- Among the forty-two men and women receiving doctoral degrees during University of Mississippi summer commencement were Edwin F. Reid III, left, Ph.D. in Psychology, McHenry; Anthony V. Pappas Jr., Ph. D. in Educational Psychology, Lansdale, Pa.; and William B. Robinson, Ed.D. in Elementary Education, Bechar, Algeria. 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