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1 Twice Told tales | FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of August 16, 1928) 'McHenry came into the limelight again after several months of quiet routine, when the West McHenry State bank was robbed by five armed and masked bandits, who escaped with $11,000.10 in currency. The holdup Was another bold affair staged at mid-day by five roughly dressed men, four of whom were thought to be foreigners. They had probably learned from experience or observation that this was the most advantageous time of day to pull the bank robbery as Main street is practically quiet during the noon hour and several of the bank employees are home for dinner. The body of a man found in an automobile abandoned in a corn field near the Wheeling road, north of Mount Prospect, was identified as one of the five bandits who robbed the West McHenry State bank. The car, bullet riddled, was identified as the one in which the men made their escape under fire of Edward Nickels, one of the bank guards. The looting of the bank marks the second time in the past three years that bandit gangs have victimized the institution. On Oct. 24, 1926, a gang led by Jack White, a notorious Chicago character, staged a robbery and made away with currency totalling $18,775.29. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of August 25, 1938) Two farmers in this vicinity suffered considerable loss when their barns were com­ pletely levelled by flames. The first conflagration destroyed the Barnard's Mill farm stock barn near Wonder Lake and the second Are razed the barn on the Degen farm near Sher­ man's Hill. The Barnard farm is operated by the Harold Wiedrichs. According to reports, the blaze started as the result of children playing with matches Loss was estimated at $5,000 The barn on the Helena Degen farm near Sherman Hill, which is tenanted by the Emil Herdrich family, was com­ pletely destroyed by fire when it was struck by lightning during the severe electrical ^torm. Mr. Herdirch had practically furnished *har- vesting and his grain and hay losses were estimated at $1,500. McHenry county's allotment for its share of the Motor Fuel Tax for July was $7,258.54. This is a slight increase from the previous month, which was $7,230.30. The July allotment was the largest of the year for McHenry county TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of August 20, 1953) Action has been taken by the county board of school trustees in assigning the Cherry Valley school district property to two other grade schools. That part of Cherry Valley which lies Ih the McHenry Community high school district was added to District 15, which is the local grade district, and that part which lies in the Crystal Lake high school district was added to District 47. Assets of the Cherry Valley district were divided by the board in that District 15 receives 85 percent and District 47 will get the remaining 15 percent. After many months of careful planning the City Council took steps which many progressive citizens have been looking forward to for some time. The Council voted to place the question of a new modern street lighting system before the voters at an election to be held Tuesday, Sept. 15. The dream which took form in childhood and concentrated effort on that dream for two years reached its culmination this summer in the completion of a model railroad which was made by Renard Blum of In­ dian Ridge subdivision, south of McHenry, with the help of his family. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of August 21, 1968) Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen of Illinois, minority leader of the United States Senate, will visit McHenry Sept. 28, as guest speaker for the dedication of the new high school. With 2,500 telephones out of service in the McHenry area served by Illinois Bell Telephone Co., and with 11 percent of customers in the Crystal Lake district of Com­ monwealth Edison Co. without service Friday night, the damaging winds and electrical storm which descended on the community was judged one of the worst storms in recent years. It was the second serious storm within the last two months. The annual tax levy or­ dinance was passed by the McHenry City Council in the amount of $168,677.50. This is an increase of $29,600 over the 1967 levy, the greater part of the increase being a $21,000 item required for the police pension fund which is not required since the last census ran over 5,000 population • • • • The prescription for most of the ills that beset the world is just plain, everyday honesty. • • • • We're ready to join the first union that comes out with a four-hour day with eight hour's pay. Thereto nothing inexpensive about a trip to the hospital In fact, rising medical costs may have already outstripped your present health insurance. So before you're faced with a high-priced bill and economy class insurance, get Medi­ cal Catastrophe coverage from Country Life. Medical Catastrophe picks up where basic hospital and medical coverage leaves off. Don't let unpaid medical bills make things rough when you're on the road to recovery. First take a trip to see your Country Com­ panies agent for the facts on Medical Catas­ trophe insurance. The Country Companies. We're a little dif­ ferent than most insurance people. RICHMOND. ILLINOIS PI. S7S-M9I Keith McHENRY, ILLINOIS N. 344-1772 HANES Boys' 20% Off Sale!* Save 20% of the purchase price on any Hanes Boys* or Jr. Boys' 100% cotton underwear * Knitted ztyle* only. Cool • Comfortable • Absorbent Hanes.. .The name more shoppers know for high quality than any other manufacturer ̂ brand of underwear. Offer good thru September4,1978. RTE. 47 & COUNTRY CLUB ROAD WOODSTOCK YOU AND YOUR PET By Robert L. Stear, D.V.M. Manager of Veterinary Services Norden Laboratories First Aid For Your Pet No one likes to consider the possibility that some day a favorite pet might be injured in an accident. Yet given the fact that most dogs and cats are free to roam the house and neighborhood, it's best to be prepared to administer first aid to your pet. Your first step in providing first aid should be to take precautions against being bitten or Scratched-even if your pet is normally good- natured. Do not assume that a pet' in pain will recognize a familiar voice or face. Use a blanket or jacket to cover the . pet's head, or convert a scarf into a temporary muzzle so you can examine the animal safely. To examine a cat, you may need a friend to restrain the cat's feet while you hold its head. In any accident, the most obvious injuries will be broken bones or heavy bleeding. Broken limbs usually stick out at an unnatural angle and must be immobilized with a tem­ porary splint and some toweling. The splint and broken leg should be wrapped firmly together to prevent further movement which may cause additional bleeding or tissue damage. The easiest method to control heavy bleeding is direct pressure over the wound by applying a clean handkerchief with your fingers. Blood that is bright red and spurting out rhythmically comes from an artery; darker, slower flowing blood comes from a vein. If you are unable to stop the blood in a few minutes using a pressure bandage, you may have to try a tourniquet. A tourniquet is a narrow strip of material (a tie, stocking or belt) tied tightly between the heart and the wound. Tourniquets must be loosened for one minute at 5 to 8 minute intervals so that the tissues below the tourniquet are not completely deprived of oxygen and blood. If your pet has stopped breathing, you must apply artificial respiration. Lay the pet out on its right side, and gently pull the tongue out of its mouth as far as possible. Apply even steady pressure on the rib cage, with your hands. Press down approximately every five seconds, do it slowly but with strong pressure to the chest area. The firm pressure also massages the heart. You may have to work on the animal a half hour or more. There's always the possibility of reviving an animal as long as there is a heartbeat. Heavy bleeding, trauma, pain and severe fright all contribute to the development of shock, even if major injuries are not present. Major symp­ toms of shock in animals in­ clude pale, grayish gums and lips. Treat shock with warmth and comfort. Cover the animal with blankets and speak soothingly If the animal is fully con­ scious, stimulants such as warm coffee or strong tea may be given by the spoonful into the corner of the mouth In small doses, they will stimulate the<beart and blood circulation, fighlting against shock If the pet lis unconscious or semi­ conscious, do not give it anything by mouth. Liquids may strangle an unconscious animal by passing into the lungs instead of the stomach While you are administering first aid, someone else should locate a board or stiff card­ board for transporting the animal to the nearest veterinarian If necessary, tie the pet down so that he does not injure himself further If you SECTION 2 - PAGE 1 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. AUGUST It. IW8 BUSINESS AND LABOR BILLS are away Irom home and have to move an injured animal, use a blanket or even a coat Slide the animal onto the material and have several people pick it up at the corners. Even if your pet seems to have no major injuries and is recovering from the shock of the accident, it's best to visit your veterinarian right away. Internal injuries may not show up immediately and delay in treatment may mean per­ manent damage Dr. Stear regrets that he is unable to personally answer letters from pet owners. He suggests that readers consult their own veterinarians when their pets have problems. Governor James R. Thomp­ son last week signed Senate Bill 736 to provide Illinois manufacturers with sales tax exemptions on certain equipment. The bill, effective in January 1979, provides a six year phase-in of sales exemptions for purchase o , machinery and equipment. !' new and expanding industij Senate Bill 1519, which Thompson also signed last week, changes the six-day work week law to allow a worker to voluntarily work on his day off if the employer obtains an Illinois Department of Labor permit GRANT AUTHORITY During ceremonies in Washington, D.C .on Aug. 3 the United States and Illinois Environmental Protection Agencies <USEPA and IEPA) entered into an agreement which turns over to the state agency the management of federal wastewater treatment plant grants As a result of this agreement, grant applicants will only have to deal with IEPA, rather than both state and federal officials The agreement is effective im mediately Mike Mauzy, IEPA acting director welcomes the full review responsibility and said there will be less duplication of efforts in ob­ taining grants. ARE YOU MOVING? Subscribers are requested to provide immediate notice of change of address to The McHenry Plain dealer, 3812 W Elm St . McHenry, II 60050 A deduction of one month from (he expiration of a subscription will be made where a change of address is provided through the Post Office Department Don't send a "No Account Kid" away to school SEE THAT YOUR COLLEGE STUDENT HAS HIS OWN SPECIAL CHECKING ACCOUNT - AND HERE'S WHY He gets good training in the important matter of money management. He will learn to appreciate the actual cost of his education. The family will have a good basis for determining money needs for future years of school. His checks will provide good receipts for bills paid. His account will separate his expenditures from Dad'; and Mother's own living expenses and will avoid unexpected drains on the family account. A VOID LAST MINUTE RUSH! STOP IN TODAY McHENRY STATE BANK 3510 W. ELM STREET McHENRY. IU. 385-1040 fHORNSBYj] < f a m i l y c e n t e r s