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PAGE 4 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1975 FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Nov. 12, 1925) The big Armistice Day celebration sponsbred by the local post of the American Legion was a big success. Mrs. Ellen Sutton Cleary, widow of the late Patrick Cleary, died Saturday at St. Joseph's hospital in Elgin, death following a lingering illness and a fall at the home five weeks ago in which she suffered a fractured hip. About two hundred and eighty people witnessed a splendid minstrel show at the parish hall of the Johnsburg church Nov. 8. It was given by the Social Circle Dramatic club of the Immaculate Conception church, Chicago. A meeting for the purpose of organizing two bowling leagues for the winter season will be held at the "L.L.' Recreation Parlor in West McHenry Friday evening. Joseph J. Miller, a merchant in east McHenry, was taken to the Garfield Park hospital in Chicago Monday evening Special Nov. 27 on CBS In Color 7:00 p.m. Ch. 2 ft* - Thanksgiving Special "The Waltons' Thanksgiving Special" A two-hour holiday visit with another heart­ warming story of the Walton household. In an Emmy-Award winning script, Thanks­ giving takes on a deeper meaning as the Waltons find enough to be thankful for to celebrate two Thanksgiving holidays. McHenry State Bank 3510 West Elm St. McHenry Phone: 385-1040 M0 VI M C OAVT TO C r\ & * erkttes' * MOVING STORY We know how hard it is to leave the homestead, your home is part of the family . . . that's why more jnd more families are turning to B>rnes Brothers to sell their property. We're dedicated professionals with experience to make that very • difficult move a trouble-free and eniovable experience. Our GSP* GUARANTEED SALE AND HOME TRADE-IN PLAN allows you to select and buy tlie home you want before selling yours. Byrnes Brothers, the Full Service Realtors. THREE OFFICES SERVING McHENRY COUNTY Burnes (B ̂BROTHERS. INC. IN CRYSTAL LAKE IN McHENRY...... IN WOODSTOCK ... *jur Qualified properties . phone 815/459 5400 phone 815/385-6900 phone 815/338 3951 SEND COUPON OR PHONE JHE OFFICE NEAREST YOU FOR A NO OBLIGATION MARKET APPRAISAL. BYRNES BROTHERS, INC. 631S Man Nuilhwil Hi0n»«y / Oytul Lake. II. 60014 .ZIP. I'm moving to . service REALTORS • NATION WIDE REFERRAL SERVICE • FULL TIME SALES STAFF • MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE • FINANCING • APPRAISAL • INSURANCE • INCOME TAX SERVICE • CLOSING OEPARTMENT where he ifnderwent quite a serious operation Tuesday morning. Charles Malgaard of Emerald Park was the winner of the $100 in gold given away at the dance sponsored by the Catholic Order of Foresters. The proceeds of the dance are to be used to put a window in St. Mary's church. A rtewly married couple will soon occupy the farm vacated by Ralph Wallis in Ostend. The furniture is all in place and everything is in readiness. We have not learned their names yet. The young man came over from Hungary with Joe Harris. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Nov. 14, 1935) More than 269,669 pounds of vegetables have been har­ vested from subsistence gar­ dens which were planted and cared for by clients of the McHenry County Emergency Relief committee according to its chairman, John T. O'Brien. The annual Red Cross roll call for McHehry county will open Nov. 18. Frank Love of Richmond has been appointed county chairman. Forms and posters are being mailed from the First National Bank of Woodstock for distribution in the McHenry chapter. M.L. Schoenholtz will act as chairman for the roll call. Donald Howard Wattles is the winner in the November "Lucky Baby" contest being the first baby to be born to parents living within five miles of the Plaindealer office in November. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wattles are the parents of Donald Howard. With flags flying in the cold winter blasts of a dark Nov. 11, McHenry with the rest of the nation, observed Armistice Day in fitting school programs, church ceremonies and the annual Legion carnival and dance at the Bridge Monday, is a sweeping backward glance at the war which ended seventeen years ago. Rollo Chamberlin, Adams Brothers, Hamil brothers and Eleanor and Betty Althoff took part in the barn dance show at Crystal Lake on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Eleanor and Betty Althoff were dressed as Dutch maids and gave a group of vocal selections ac­ companying themselves on the Spanish guitar and banjo uke. Mr. and Mrs. Ray McGee and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Freund attended the county post­ master's meeting at Algonquin Tuesday evening. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Nov. 23, 1950) Final rehearsals are under way this week for the "Frolics of 50" to be presented Nov. 28 and 29 at the McHenry high school auditorium. The rollicking musical revue starring nearly 100 McHenry county school children and featuring a number of adults in the McHenry area will be given under the auspices of the McHenry Community Parent Teachers association. Based on the story of "Old King Cole", the clever original script for the "Frolics of 50" was written by Mrs. Charles Liebman, Nunda township. . Three McHenry seamen recruits, U.S.N., Ernest T. Schacublio of Route 2, Raymond J. Boro of Route 2 and Kenneth L. Lawrence of Green street are undergoing recruit training at the world's largest naval training center Great Lakes. Richard Ekeroth of Riverside drive, McHenry, appeared in a two act comedy farce Nov. 17 and 18 at the Bradley university auditorium in Peoria. The Gift Port, an exclusive shop carrying a wide variety of choice items not for sale otherwise outside of Chicago, is opening Nov. 25 at Riverside drive, Mayor George P. Freund will be on hand to cut the ribbon which is tied around the cellophane wrapped building "A Gift to McHenry." Owner and proprietor is Mildred Hoh- man of Sunnyside Beach, who will be assisted in the shop by Johnnie Simon of McHenry. The interior of a car parked in Lake View subdivision was badly bii^ned. The local fire department was called to ex­ tinguish the flames which were of unknown origin. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Nov. 18, 1965) A fire which caused an estimated $6,000 or $7,000 in damage destroyed a car and boat at the Antonio Garcia residence in Oakland sub­ division south of Johnsburg on Sunday morning. On Saturday, Nov. 6, Miss Joan Marie Justen exchanged nuptial vows with Mr. Larry Freund of McHenry in a ceremony perfr -med in St. Mary's Catholic church, McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. John P. Adams announce the birth of a daughter, Nov. 12, at the McHenry hospital. Out of town folks were here last Saturday night to help Harold Wildhagen celebrate his birthday. Pvt. Donald Klapperich is home on a fourteen day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Klapperich of Ringwood. Don finished his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. When he returns he reports to Fort Belvoir, Va., Nov. 26, to attend electronic device repair school. About 170 called to extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John Thennes on the occasion of their silver wedding anniversary last Sunday. FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Nov. 5, 1925) Coach Domm's Ponies met the Dundee second team on the local field last Saturday af­ ternoon. Although the Dundee men were of a little heavier build than the locals the two teams were fairly evenly matched. Fighting in the slippery mud neither team was able to make a score and the game ended nothing to nothing. Mrs. William Freund of Terra Cotta was the victim of a painful accident when she fell down the cellar stairs and sprained her ankle. She was carrying her baby in her arms when she slipped and fell. The child entirely escaped injury. A number of people are looking quite mournful over the loss of apples and some on account of potatoes frozen. No one was looking for such severe cold this time of year. A genuine old fashioned hard- time party was given by the Sophomore class at the high school gymnasium Oct. 30 to which the Seniors, Juniors and Freshmen were invited. The purpose of the party being to initiate the members of the last class. A class of forty was initiated. One of the chief events of the evening was the pie eating contest. The winners being Arthur Krause and Anthony Schneider. A fountain pen was given away, Miss Helen Vycital holding the lucky number. The Sun Dodgers orchestra with Carl Weber as leader furnished the music. Dr.'D.G. Wells was called to Canada Monday, his mother being very ill. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Nov. 7, 1935) Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning, totalled more than three inches in this locality from Friday night until Tuesday and National Car Rental lowers the cost of going home for the holidays. Wednesday Noon to Monday Noon 1st Tank of gas Free 1000 miles Free *69.95 Wednesday Noon to Saturday Noon 1st Tank of gas Free 750 Miles Free *49.95 Now you can afford to drive the whole family to Grandma's house for the holidays. With National's special holiday rate, it costs less than you think. Of course, these special rates are non-discountable. But with rates this low, who needs discounts? You simply pay for the gas you use and return the car to the renting location. So let National Car Rental help you home for the holidays. Call us for reservations today: PAYTON Hwy. 31 South McHenry, III. 385-2100 We feature GM cars and offer S&H Green Stamps on U.S. rentals. CAP mtNTAL Those turkeys at ational are trying to go broke!" --Don Rickles National Car Rental ushered in the first winter weather which swept down from the north on icy winds from Minot, N.D., where a ten below zero temperature was recorded. Rev. and Mrs. E.W. Pinell, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Goodell, Miss Ethel Jones, Warren Jones and Mrs. E.E. Bassett attended community night at the Ringwood M.E. church, Sunday. Warren Jones gave a vocal solo "We Thank Thee." Mrs. Lanendary, stylist of Ackeman Bros., Elgin, will speak on the trend of modern styles at the McHenry high school, Nov. 12. s An attractive window on Riverside drive is to be seen at the H.E. Buch plumbing store, next to the post office where an autumn scene has been arranged. Shocks of corn, large yellow and red ears, yellow pumpkins and bright hued autumn leaves make a setting for one of the new Norge refrigerators sold at the store. The window being especially attractive at night when it is illumined with flood lights of various colors. Frank Kempfer of Chicago is now in business with John Dreymiller in his barbershop on Green street having taken over a half interest in the business. Local high school teachers were among the 2,000 attending the annual meeting of the Northeastern division of the Illinois State Teachers association held at Joliet. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Nov. 16, 1950) Among comparatively new residents to join our com­ munity is a contractor who is fast becoming a leader in his field. He is Peter Hamlin, owner of the Hamlin Con­ struction company, general contractors. Today, Nov. 16, Dr. L.B. Murphy, Jr., popular McHenry dentist leaves for Camp Mc­ Coy, Wis., for service with the army dental corps. The silhouette contest has proved popular not only with McHenry residents but has also attracted friends and readers from neighboring states. En­ tries came in,from Mrs. Harold Horstman of Fort Jennings, Ohio, and from Mrs. Frank Rossi of Pell Lake, Wis. Extensive damage from smoke, water and flames resulted from a fire on the interior of the Albert Leb home in Lily Lake Wednesday af­ ternoon. The local fire department was called to ex­ tinguish the flames and save the entire house from destruction. A good representation of the 11.000 members of the Illinois Police associations was present at the convention held on Tuesday at the Morrison hotel in Chicago. Representing the McHenry police department as delegates were Elmer Murphy and Joseph Grobel who served on the guest registration committee. Among the community's most interesting visitors in many a day were the seventeen paraplegic veterans (sixteen men and one woman) who visited the Chain O' Lakes game Farm east of McHenry. The veterans came from Hines hospital. The outing, a duck shoot, was made possible by the Kiwanis club of Englewood which plans to make this an annual event. Wed fifty years last Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Whiting of Woodstock, natives of the Ostend community west of McHenry. The couple ex­ changed nuptial vows in McHenry half a century ago. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Nov. 10, 1965) A McHenry resident for one year lost her life in an auto accident Nov. 6. She was Mrs. Patsy Benderwald, 35, of Wright road who died in Con- dell Memorial hospital, Libertyville, where she wa*. taken following an accident near Lake Zurich. Miss Susan Fossum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fossum of Ringwood, has been selected one of ten homecoming queen candidates at Kendall college in Evanston. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Green were hosts Monday evening dinner party honoring the eighty-sixth birthday an­ niversary of Miss Mary K. Sch- mitt. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Johnson are parents of a daughter born Nov. 6 at McHenry hospital. Touch-Tone calling ttill be introduced in McHenry on Dec. 20. Illinois Bell manager S.F. Jozwiak announced. The op­ tional new service will permit McHenry telephone users to place calls by tapping buttons instead of turning a telephone dial. Steve Schweikert, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sch­ weikert has been inducted into the Air Force and left on Oct.2 2 for Lackland Field, Tex. The Harvard community high school gymnasium will be the setting for one of the largest musical events of the year in the county when 500 young vocalists from seven high schools gather there to present their fifteenth annual McHenry County Music Festival. 120 students from McHenry high school will enter the music festival. BRICKLAYER APPRENTICES GRADUATE - At a recent graduation dinner, four Bricklayer Apprentices received certificates of completion from the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, U.S. Department of Labor, and craft achievement certificates from the Fox Valley General Contractors association. Standing, left to right, are Ted Cordogan of Elgin, chairman; Larry Draheim, Wonder Lake; Art Sellyer, South Elgin; Donald Brettschneider of Elgin, coordinator for the Fox Valley Conference of Apprentice and Training for the Bricklaying and Stonemasonry Trade; seated, Kenneth La Belle, Woodstock, and Daniel Van Wyhe, St. Charles. Self-interest is the en- , emy of all true affec­ tion. spurgeon's Sunday Nov. 23 Only 10 To 5 Men's Flannel Shirts ^799 2 /S1100 Now J65# ni Limit Two QPl.« feplea t call me for ar appointment. > send more information on GSP Asst. Sizes Gold or Silver Watch Them Change Colors Service News COMPLETES TRAINING Army Private Joseph R. Cusack, son of Mrs. Dorothy M. Cusack, 3005 N. Oakwood, McHenry, completed the new 'One Station Unit Training' (OSUT) program recently at Ft. Polk, La. OSUT provides basic and advanced training with the same unit, on the same post. The private is a 1975 graduate of McHenry Com­ munity high school. Army PVT Richard D. Carpenter, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Carpenter, 8904 Vine avenue, Wonder Lake, recently completed basic training at Ft. Dix, N.J. PVT Carpenter will now take ad­ vance individual training (AIT) at Ft. Polk, LA. Upon com­ pletion, he will be assigned to Ft. Stewart, Ga., and the 24th Infantry division. Tlie only persons I real­ ly care for are those who are of use to me. 7 -Napoleon I. Man seeks his own good at the whole world's cost. -Robert Browning.