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mm Scout Leaders re Year Shown above are members of the Girl Scout Service team, a group of adult volunteers who coordinate the activities of leaders and organize the troops. They are, seated, from the left, Carol Wills, U'1>T» Remembering When . . . . (with long time subscribers) im ' • - MR. AND MRS. FRED SCHOEWER The son of a blacksmith, Fred Schoewer was born in a house where the McHenry hospital now stands at the corner of Waukegan and Green. What is now East campus, as Fred recalls, used to be a, cornfield, and "my Dad's blacksmith shop was where the hospital parking lot now stands". The McHenry Plaindealer has been in the family for as long as he can remember. Fred's mother was born in Johnsburg and his father came to America from Germany. Fred particularly remembers the snows of 1918. "I had to help dig out a train that was stuck on the tracks between Algonquin and Crystal Lake," Fred remembered. Fred said he was married shortly after he was discharged from the Army after World War 1. "It was a leap year, and she leaped," he said. Girl Scouting in McHenry is 30 years old and still growing! Last year Scouting made it possible for over 400 McHenry girls to experience the joys of camping, develop skills, learn Grandma . A thinkin' about th' comin' holiday, Labor Day, last o' th' ones o' th' summer observed by most folks, an' a-rockin' a hole in me carpet, I'm a-tryin't' not be too concerned wi' what's ahead. Seems t' this granny, those in charge o' th' welfare o' our country ha' come amiss, in allowin' too many refuges t' come, expectin' t' find their fortunes bettered. We, at least most o' us, are. sorry f'r th' plight they find 'emselves in. But wi' things in th' condition we find 'em, t'day, f'r those who've' worked t' better 'emselves in their own land, this United States o' America, seems something's a» lackin' in judgment, t' think thousands o' folks may come t' America, an' be able t' find work, when our own 're findin' it difficult t' accommodat that need. Tli' outcome '11 be thousands on th' welfare rolls, an' how we're a-goin t' meet that burden is a moot question. Now, this ol' lady was reared wi' th' philosophy that "Charity b'gins at home". It's fine t' be charitable, but t' jeopardize th' security o' those who foot th' bill, th' workin' force o' th' country, seems t' indicate th' lack o'common sense. This granny's been criticized throughout a lifetime, f'r a- bein' too liberal wi' th' little we had, so it ain't from a selfish standpoint that these words come forth, but a worry about th' posterity, f'r whose futures we're responsible. Seems that all those folks, a-comin' to our shores, need t' take th' bull by th'. horns, an'do as our forefathers did, t' build this nation, an' make their own country a better place t' live. It takes a lot o' courage t' risk life an' limb, t' take t' th' open sea, in a-runnin away from hardships, an' danger, but it takes a lot more o' nerve an' grit t' face th' issue an' oppose th' invaders, an' risk life an' limb f'r th' cause o' freedom in their own land. Our forefathers left th' unhappy situation they found 'emselves in, but they didn't find a charitable reception awaitin' 'em on these shores. Th' trials they faced an' conquered, were as different as th' day is from th' night. It took a lot o' real fortitude t' leave ome an' hearth, an' come t' th' ilderness that faced 'em. No welfare programs took care o' th' hungry mouths. Maybe it's time we let folks face their problems, as we try t' face ours, an' th' good Lord knows we been a-tryin' t? help a lot o' nations out o' their self- made dilemmas, an' wi' no thanks, seems t' me. A talkin' wi' a lot o' folk, this ol' lady finds th' same con­ victions, as me own. It's time t' shut th' gate, opened in th' name o' charity an' th' natural attitude o! th' American people t' help those in trouble. Seems that we always end up a-holdin' th' bag,iiiempty o' thanks, resented f'r bein' of­ ficious, misunderstood, an' accused o' a-tryin't' take o'er wher'er we try t' help. When this elder was very young, a famous president made a statement that has proven itself, throughout these many years, th' theory o' which went somethin' like, we better keep our noses clean, attend t' our own knittin', an' carry a big stick. Maybe it's our fault that th' world has come t' sich a pass. P'haps its' been like neigh­ bors interferin' in marital troubles o' their peers. Th' usual result is, they're told t' go home an' mind their own business. Th' Lord knows we got a lot o' our own business t' 'ttend to, these days. Happy Labor Day, folks. Grandma Radtke THANKS TO ALL who supported me for appointment to the 33rd District House seat. Your efforts were appreciated. Your continued support is solicited. Maxine Wymore •CONTACT! CLUB PROFESSIONAL llRT McCMMACKB latl IproshopI Far Details 2500 N McHenry Kitty O'Neill, Judy Massey and Barb Martin. Standing, from the left, are Pat Schafer, Louise Novak, Leith Honning and Cathy STAFF PHOTO - WAYNE GAYLORD an un- Brownies. Their function is Nolan. new crafts and gain derstanding of the meaning of honor, loyalty and friendship. Scouting cannot exist, however, without the dedication of adult volunteers. In addition to troop leaders, each neighborhood has a service team who organizes the troops and gives help to the leaders throughout the year. The troop organizers, Carol Wills, Barb Martin and Pat Schafer, are responsible for seeing that troops are properly organized and determine the need for additional troops in McHenry. They recruit leaders, register scouts and transfer girls from one age level to the next. The troop consultants are Leith Honning and Louise Novak, Juniors; Glenda Wiley, Cadettes; Pat Schafer and Carol Wills, training new leaders and giving guidance on a continuing basis. They are available to help the leaders with any problems. Kitty O'Neill, the Neighborhood chairman, is responsible fof maintaining Girl Scouting in McHenry. She attends council meetings and interprets national policy. Cathy Nolan is the neigh­ borhood secretary. She keeps the minutes, sends out notices and helps with the business of the neighborhood. Many other adults help in many ways-the National organization with its professional staff sevices, parents who serve on troop committees and the community which provides meeting places, troop sponsorship and financial support. More adults are needed. Persons interested in BIRTHS > 8 0 0 0 H i . 0 . l l t U L U L I . f l 1 1 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cooper of Minneapolis, Minn., had their first child, Jonathan Travis, born Aug. 27 in Min­ neapolis. He weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz., and is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert King, Elmhurst, and Jr. and Mrs. Jack Cooper, McHenry. helping in some capacity, either for a special project or on an on-going basis are urged to phone 344-2770. New and re-registering Girl Scouts are asked to attend registration at St. Patrick's hall on Sept. 8, at 9 a.m. to noon with a parent. This registration will be for McHenry and Johnsburg girls. Adults may also register at this time. Cuprinol Limited time offer. MAIN PAINT & DECORATING Corner of Main St. and Rte. 31 McHenry, Illinois 385-1115 Michael, the proud father, is a McHenry high school graduate. Great-grandparents are Mrs. Gertrude Styes of Chicago and Mr. Ralph Hota, SanDiego, Calif. Anna Marie is the name chosen for the third child of Richard and Pat Threlkeld, 4819 W. Crystal Lake road, McHenry. Born Aug. 27 in Evanston hospital, she weighed 8 lbs. l/z oz. Anna Marie came home to Richard, 9, and Kristen, 4. Maternal grandparents are Steen and Marie Johnson of Arlington Heights. Lois Threlkeld of Prospect Heights is the paternal grandmother, and this is her fifteenth grandchild. Great-grandparents are Philip Midday of San Diego, Johanna Johnson of Arlington Heights, and Ola Kelsey of Prospect Heights. Among recent birth recorded in Woodstock Memorial hsopital was the birth of a boy to Mr. and Mrs.. Richard Wesley, Wonder Lake. S.L. Ruggero, M.D., S.C, announces the association of Dr. Gregory P. 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