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>OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC(I I wice Told Tales >000000000000000000000000000000001 FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept. 10,1925) Another sale of ground along the Chicago & North Western tracks in West McHenry was .made Tuesday by C.W. Stenger, local banker and realtor, to the McHenry Sash and Door Co., being that belonging to the Woodward Pickle Co. This property has a 94 foot frontage. The company expects to start its new building soon. The McHenry Grays will travel to Burlington, Wis., next Sunday where they will once more tackle the home club. These two teams met at Burlington on Aug. 2. at which time the home team won the honors by a score of 5 to 3. Miss Lola Boyle has begun work in the Carey Electric Shop. Leo Eothermel is now em­ ployed by the Yellow Cab Co. The Mystic Workers will meet at the home of Nettie Weber Sept. 16. Officers will be elected. A pretty shower honoring Miss Coletta Freund of John- sburg was given by Catherine Frett Thursday afternoon at her home. Twenty-five girls were present. The afternoon was spent in playing games, the evening was spent dancing at Kempfer's hall. John C. Rhenwold caught a blue catfish which weighed seven pounds and measured 26 inches long in Crystal Lake. The fish is said to be the only one of its kind ever taken out of the lake. The "Sunshine Cottage" situated on the east side of Fistakee Bay was burned to the ground Monday evening. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept. 12,1935) The "Lucky Baby" for September is Kenneth Nickolas Miller, born at the Woodstock hospital Sept. 6. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Miller of Johnsburg. The many prizes which are offered by McHenry business houses for the first baby born each month within five miles of the Plaindealer office are creating a great deal of interest in this novel contest. Loren Miller, 19 year old son o Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller, is critically ill at the county hospital at Hartland where he underwent an emergency operation for appendicitis. The mid-west greenkeepers association entertained the Wisconsin greenskeepers association at the ^McHenry Country club. Golf during the afternoon with scores ranging from 76 to 141. Mrs. Flora J. Ott of Herlowtown, Mont., visited in McHenry after an absence of nineteen years. Mrs. Otto who is a former resident of this city is enroute from her home in Montana to Atlantic City, N.J., as a representative to the meeting of the sovereign grand lodge of the Rebekans. She is a past worthy matron of McHenry Chapter, O.E.S. of the ye^r 1915. Arnold Regner, formerly employed in Regner's Grocery and market as a meat cutter, has accepted a position in the same capacity with Buehler Bros, at Niles, Mich. Registration for the Junior College Sept. 16, the teachers engaged are Miss Ellen Roepple of Freeport and Miss Frances Wheeler of DeWitt, Iowa, Supt. C.H. Duker will teach mathematics. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept. 21,1950) Installation of parking meters in McHenry is starting this week. It was decided to install 72 meters at this time. This will cover the main business blocks for the present time. REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE 40 FT. REC. ROOM "CHUCK" FROULA REALTY 2906 WEST ROUTE 120. McHENRY xk mile Ea ;t of Fox Riveum Route 120 81S'385'6670 WATER RIGHTS If you always wanted a country kitchen with cabinets galore, 3 bedroom ranch, 1Y2 baths, attached 2 car gar­ age, city water & sewer, lake rights Come and see this lovely ranch. The bonus is a 40 ft. recreation room, completely panelled with an 8 ft. wet bar and workroom in the basement. Only $39,500.00 WATER FRONT AND SWIMMING POOL f i This aluminum sided 3 bedroom ranch has $1500.00 worth of new appliances, hardwood floors and good car­ peting. Pier to Chain-O-Lakes, shared with neighbor, is only V2 block away. Beach rights also. $34,500.00 LAKELAND SHORES Only 7 years old. 3 bedroom hillside ranch home, large living room with beamed ceiling, 2 baths, overlooking Nippersink creek, one block from Wonder Lake, boat dock and large above ground swimming pool. All for only $42,500.00 Owner will finance to a responsible party. This neat ranch has 3 bedrooms, beautiful carpeting, solid wood kitchen cabinets and a panelled family room. Good landscaping and a fenced yard with abundant fruit trees. Located on a quiet street $37,500.00 <i£ALTOP 2906 WEST ROUTE 120, McHENRY V2 mile East of Fox River on Route 120 815-385-6670 "Where Service Comes First }> OWNER MUST SELL this very sharp two bed­ room home which is all aluminum sided, has a large eat in kitchen, separate utility room, fenced in back yard. Very clean and neat, located in a very nice subdivision just north of Fox Lake. Owner's asking $26,900.00 Make an offer! EDGEBROOK HEIGHTS - You must see this super 4 bedroom home with 3 baths, 2 family rooms, 2 fireplaces, beautiful deck across entire back of house. Very clean and very tastefully decorated. $69,000.00 5 FOX RIVER WATERFRONT with 2 large bed­ rooms, living room with huge cobblestone fire­ place, separate family room and a gorgeous kitchen. Cement seawall and electric boat hoist. Aluminum sided. Located in an excellent area. Really sharp home. Mid 40's. This very sharp 2^bedroom home has a separate dining room, large living room, beautiful hard­ wood floors, superbly decorated, and there is full basement, 2V2 car garage, and a 100 x 138 foot fenced in lot. Can't miss for only $29,900. OWNER MOVING OUT OF STATE, so must sell for only $29,600. 3 bedroom ranch with large living room, kitchen, dining room and basement, Lots of built-in closets and storage space. Situated on 100' x" 125' wooded lot. WONDER LAKE WATERFRONT - Very sharp 4 bedroom home with 2% baths, separate family room, dining room, beautiful new kitchen, full basement, outside deck overlooking lake 2 patios, seawall & pier, all aluminum sided. A great buy at $56,400.00 i£ (B pB0px-ro0tpUo rral eatatr rn. In a nuptial service which was solemnized Sept . .16 in St.. Patrick's church Miss LaVerne Hobbs of McHenry became the bride of Mr. Robert Lamz of Crystal Lake. Rev. Edward C. Coakley officiated at the ser­ vice. Mr. and Mrs. Ray McGee will hold open house Sept. 24 in observance of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Donald Freund senior in the local high school is editor of a new feature which will start in the Plaindealer. The column will appear weekly carrying the highlights of classes and organizations at the school. A farewell party and open house for Mrs. Clara Greaves Sweeney will be* held in the I.O.O.F. building in Woodstock. Mrs. Sweeney, who is moving with her husband to Wisconsin founded the Rural Youth club in McHenry county and served for twenty-two years as home advisor. Among those who left during the past week for army service was John B. Charrey of McHenry. The men, twenty- seven of whom left the county in the two months since the recruiting office has been in operation, are assigned to the air corps at Lakeland Air base in San Antionio, Tex., or in the army at Fort Knox, Ky. in TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept. 16. 1965). Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Smith. Riverside drive, are celebrating their silver wed­ ding anniversary Sunday. Sept. 26. at the Johnsburg com­ munity club hall. Two McHenry families, Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Justen, their son. Dan Justen. and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Justen were hosts recently for the ninth annual reunion of a travel group with whom the two Mrs. Justens spent the 1956 summer in Europe Joseph F drive died hospital. Sept years of age. In a lovely wedding service solemnized in St. Mary's Catholic church Saturday morning. Sept 11. William Winkle took as h\,s bride. Miss Cheryl McMains of Pekin. Ill Rev. Fr. Clarence Thennes of Stockton, uncle of the bridegroom, officiated at the ceremony. The Harry Fruik family has moved from Cooney Heights to Eastwood Manor. The place they have vacated is being occupied by the new owners, the Alfred Dietrich family, who have moved from Wonder Lake. ' Mr. and Mrs. Frank . Neckrebecki announce the PAGE 13 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1975 birth of a son, Sept. 7, at the McHenry hospital. THESE PAGES SELL Weber of Riverside Hines Veterans 8, he was 75 REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE C © U ! V > * "CHUCK" FROULA REALTY I I I I I I I I I I I HOMES FOR LIVING A Network Of Established Brokers Who Know How To List & Sell Property IN BEAUTIFUL WHISPERING OAKS Creeks, woods, gardens, sodded lawns - developed for adult living of independent homeowners 45 years of age and older - Spectacular view from dining area - Manchester model with deluxe additions - 2 bedrooms brick and frame ranch with central air conditioning, ceramic tile bath, kitchen with breakfast area and ser­ ving bar, living room, ell dining room, den, and 1% car garage with work benches and many cabinets. All appliances, draperies, carpeting included, Enjoy plea­ surable living. Exceptionally clean. Ready to move in. $42,900.00 HANDYMAN'S SPECIAL There's a lot here to build around including a two bed­ room home with a 3/4 basement, new well and new septic. Needs work but you can live in it right now, $16,900.00 PRICED SHARP! This neat and clean two bedroom ranch with l^car garage is located in a very quiet area and will make a fine, affordable home for those who don't want to bite off more than they can chew. See it quick. $18,900.00 LOVE AT FIRSJ SIGHT! is the reaction you will get in viewing this meticul- ouly clean aluminum sided ranch. Only three years old with three bedrooms, beautifully decorated through­ out, carpeting in all rooms, a perfect set up for the newlyweds - a cycloned fenced back yard, new oversized heated garage, plus extra storage shed - No need to wait, call now. $32,500.00 SO MUCH LIVING COMFORT - FOR SO LITTLE! Situated on good sized lot in McHenry. All carpeted, 3 bedrooms, 18 ft. living room, roomy kitchen with dividing bar and family room. 1V2 car attached garage. Ready to move into November 1 - Priced right at $33,500.00 REL® 385-7050 3717 W. ELM STREET McHENRY INTIM Cltv MlOCATION kfllVICf N O R T H E R N I L L I N O I S R E A L T Y 3815 WEST ELM ST. ( RTE. McHENRY, ILLINOIS OPEN EVERYDAY CALL ANYTIME 815-385 2340 S E R V I C E , I N C . 120) R E A L T O R " 3! ITS GROWIN - BUILDER SAYS GET GOIN on this good deal for some family. Over 1950 square feet in this 3 bedroom, two story home. Got a king size bed? Put it in the KING SIZE master bedroom, it's 19 x 17 1%baths. Attd. garage. TAX REBATE. $49,500. * * * * * * * * L STOP DREAMING! NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE THAT GOOD DEAL ON A NEW HOME. SAVE $2000.00 - THAT'S WHAT you can do on this 3 bedroom, 2V2 bath, home that has over 2150 square feet of living space. There is a full basement, super huge 2V2 car attd. garage, 1.68 acres of land. Some fin­ ishing touches are needed inside and if your handy you can probably SAVE MORE. Let's talk about it Just reduced to $59,900. CRUISIN DOWN THE RIVER is easy here. This custom built 3 bedroom ranch home has 120' of water frontage. 2 full baths. Central air. All Anderson windows. Attd. 1V2 car garage with extra blacktop parking area for guests. Everything for carefree living, just $53,500. CONSERVE GAS -- YOU CAN WALK to all shopping from this cute 2 bedroom home. Unique bath has se­ parate shower stall. New carpeting in L.R. Rear deck off kitchen overlooks well landscaped, fully cyclone fenced yard. Heated garage has loads of storage plus workbench area. An excellent buy for someone at only $31,500. A GOOD PLACE TO START is this cute 2 bedroom ranch . Large living room, kitchen has large dining area. Oversize detached garage has huge work area plus screened in patio. Water and beach rights. Priced at $16,900. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• * $2100 down - See 3015 Virginia St. * Near McHenry Country Club. 2 Bedrooms. * Ideal for a starter home. Call today. * IN TOWN 2 or 3 Bedroom Townhouse. * Style Condo. Full bsmt. Cent. air. * Attd. gar. Built in financing. Act now ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• CALL US - ANYTIME Stop in and see us. We have many other listings. Harry Postal George Cadotte Betty Mikkelsen Kathy Woods REALTORS postal- phillips ^ REALTOR vvwv *•••••••••••••••* 385-1459 winn Phillips 385-8013 Sue Lent 385-7849 Roger Lasko 675-2795 3409 WEST ELM STREET. (ROUTE 120) McHENRY 385-9360 385-3395 385-8414 385-4961 * * * * * * * k * * * * * * * * * *