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PAGE 4 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 2,1983 EARL WALSH So I Hear It is my second time around to look over some old time papers loaned to me by Earl "Marty" Conway. On April 6, 1895, the Chicago Tribune ran a story of Supreme Court decisions on income tax. The wise men knocked out some parts of the act, exempting rents and bond in­ terest from tax. Part of the story tells it this way: "The businessman, the manufac­ turer, and the salaried employee will be compelled to contribute to the Treasury of the United States Government 2 percent of all income in excess of $4,000 per annum". In the heart of the depression. Dec. 1933, the Trib also ran ads that told of some real bargains. You could buy a rebuilt Woodstock typewriter for $28.75, $3.00 down and monthly payments. Steno's notebooks were 12 for 39 cents. The Fair Store in Chicago offered men's suits and overcoats for $16.50. Men's shoes, values to $8.00 were on sale for $2.94. Eight dollars! I can't remember a pair of shoes selling for more than five. Elaine Cross and Harry Brady both phoned to get the date of the next McHenry Day in Florida. We found the column which ran Pauline Pries' letter and learned the next big day is March 26. The fall get together will be Oct. 29. & I presume the gathering will take place in the Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs. Maybe Pauline or somebody will verify this. We aim to keep those McHenryites informed. OLD SAYINGS: Describing a person who was always dashing off in a big hurry -- "Here's my head, my heels are coming". - _ PICKUPS: Overhead at a park concert: "Doesn't that soprano have a large repertoire?" "Yes, and that dress she has on makes it look worse." Another one that came in the mail: "The fatal accident occurred on Franklin and Third Street as the dead man was crossing the street." No matter what Glenn Peterson says, I'm not going to get up at 5 o'clock in the morning to watch the cardinals come for food. Mrs. Frank (Beverly) Rourke says I don't have to. It was Sunday afternoon when Beverly phoned. She had just taken some food out for her feathered friends and had hardly returned to the house when cardinals and doves were right there to pick up their goodies. I hesitate to buy birthday cards too far in advance. Looking over my reminder book, it gives me the heebee-jeebees to see how many friends have passed away in the last year. The Valley Hi home for the aged in Hartland was not always as it is today when it compares favorably with a nice motel. _ The kitchen in the home is modern with beautiful equipment and spotlessly clc It is evident that residents are well An^idd'mstory book which Leo Heimer loaned to me tells how the > $018.1 OP€N IUNCH11 A HUB mm it ml cfiixsw | YOU WANT D&ICIOUS FOO& J iHCATERTOYOU THURSDAY AL1-U-CAN-EAT SATURDAY SUNDAY PRIME RIW •or! FILETOFSSlE ROAST PORK W/DUMPLINGS OR STUFFED FRIED CHICKEN COUNTRY FRIED STEAK board of County Supervisors voted to spend $25,0000 to purchase 113 acres of land and erect buildings. The site has not changed and that acreage cost $6,000. That was in the year 1884. An old financial report on the operation of the home contained one amusing set of figures. The annual cost for tobacco was $312.40 while the cost of medicine lagged behind at $254.40. Credit that old 1922 history book with the following: Among the curiosities of anicent legislation is a tavern license of 1837, costing eight dollars. So that the landlord might not swindle his thirsty customers, the board established the following prices for liquors; brandy, rum or gin, pints, 25 cents; wine, 37 cents; whiskey, 12Vfe; beer or cider the same meals, 37% cents; lodging, 12% cents; while a span of horses could chew hay all night for 25, cents. Have enjoyed some newspaper clippings sent by Ed Thennes from Mesa, Arizona (seems to me I have heard of that State). The sports page clippings describe the baseball camp set up by Randy Hundley for old boys who dreamed through the years of being big league baseball players. Randy must be the kind to sell the Brooklyn Bridge since he convinced 63 over-the-hill men from all walks of life to plank down $2,195 each to join the camp. Of course, the old boys had the distinct pleasure of playing a game against members of the 1969 Cub team. That was an honor. Randy Hundley is the old Cub who slipped a Cub hat on my noggin at a Johnsburg baseball dinner, then had my picture snapped. Mrs. Carl Sallaz says they still have that picture displayed in their home. Mrs. Otto Larsen (one of a younger generation) says she loves to read or hear history of McHenry. Guess I'll have to keep at it. LAKELAND PARK & Carol Cominsky LAKELAND SHORES 385-7246 Looking Back Over 3 Years When I sat down to write today's column I realized the date marks my third year of writing the Lakeland Park and Lakeland Shores news. These last three years have seen some remarkable changes in my life as well as many of our residents. My first year of writing, I was a housebound agoraphobic and I hesitated taking the job which would put me in contact with so many people. When I mentioned agoraphobia in an early column other phobics came out of the woodwork and contacted me. By January, 1981, we all met at the first group session at Family services in McHenry and we were on the road to recovery! During my second year of writing, Cecelia Serritella and I decided we needed some protection for the many children living in our neighborhood. With the support of the LLPPOA we started Y.E.S. in November, 1981, and our green and black stick 2rs were seen in windows on every block throughout the area. My next brainstorm was to begin a refunders club so more of us could put our ideas and knowledge together and savesome money in these hard times. As I walk down memory lane I could fill pages remembering all the births, passing of friends, weddings, birthday parties, vacations, water system problems, the Meadow lane project, new people moving in, some leaving the area, scout news, I could go on and on. And it was all due to everyone of you who has called me these past three years and I plan to be here many more. How could anyone give up something that has been so much fun and help? DOGSAGAIN The phone has been ringing again with the same complaints all over TAXES Nobody likes them! | Everybody has to deal with them HELP! Now is the time to prepare with professional help YEGGE ACCOUNTING INCOME TAX SERVICE • INDIVIDUAL • BUSINESS IRS no longer prepares tax forms except in disability cases.' 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Dog owners are letting their pets roam the neigh­ borhood and this makes for some very irate people. No one likes to go out in tne morning to find their garbage cans turned over wjth contents spread all over the place. We have a German Shepherd over here who leaves a trail of garbage right back to his home. < Another big complaint is from non dog owners who have to clean the messes left in their yard before they step in it. I have been asked to plead with those guilty to keep their dogs confined to their property. THE BIG THREE Tuesday, Jan. 25, was the day of the Pinewood Derby for Cub Scout Pack 162. The boys and their fathers took great pains to build some fast, good looking cars for the big race. Den 1 called to let me know the top three winners in their den. Tony Asevedo took first place, Chris Voight came in a close second and Jeff Godt finished third. Each winner took a shiny trophy home to show off to their friends and family. First place winner Tony Asevedo will be able to show his to grandma Gen Denomme when she flies in today from Chesaning, Mich. COOKIES FOR SALE Feb. 4 through 13 are the days our local Brownies and Girl Scouts will be taking orders for cookies. Be sure to get your order in for these delicious cookies as each sale helps the troops earn some mohey that allows them to enjoy their trips and projects. BELATED WISHES rm^ure Roger and Pat Lasko had a fine Twenty-sixth wedding an­ niversary on Jan. 26. John and Sue Meyers also celebrated an an­ niversary on the 27th. I hope Lucille Dolan and Wesley Kopsell enjoyed their birthday on Feb. 1. HAPPY BIRTHDAY We hope James Taylor has a nice ninth birthday on Feb. 2. Wendy Mueller has her special day on the 4th. Richafd Mercure turns 12 years old Febr 5, and he shares his day with Cathy Storlie, Ken Radcliffe and Karen Doessel. Max Koch, Richard Huebner and David Danielson add another year on the 7th. 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