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MCHENKY PH. 385-7111 State t-^rm Fire and Casualty Company Home Office: Bloomington, Illinois PG. 16 - PLAINDEALER - WED JULY 1969 m tvice Told Tales hospitality and window display, was given by the Chamber for .je first time during "open house weekend" „to the furniture store on Riverside drive known as "Smith Craft" which is own, ed and operated by Mr. Smi 7 £ FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of July 18, 1929) A new gravel road west of Mc Henry has been made a short cutNnear Sherman's hill to re­ place^ he old road over the hill, ohe of the county's old landmarks ;"fhe new road which is about one mile long is a,short cut from the cement highway to the cross road extending north and south atSerman's hill and will be appreciated by far­ mers in that vicinity as a short­ er and easier route to McHen- ry. With the abandonment of the Sherman Hill road came the clos­ ing of the little school house at the top of the hill which was also a landmark in this section of the country where the three R's and other learn­ ing has been dispensed for the past sixty years. The \hking Resort at River- dale on Fox River is the scene of much activity againthis sum­ mer with the rooms of the beau­ tiful summer hotel filled with city people, who delight in the opportunity to spend their va­ cations in the country. Mr. and Mrs. C. Ander, proprietors of the place say that business is good and everyone is happy at their beautiful Viking resort. Charles Brennan broke his arm when he fell from a horse, near his home recently. Cecil Rothermel had a rare experience Sunday in the boat races when his little craft Fox IV unexpectedly met with a large wave caused by a launch and was overturned, sub­ merging the pilot beneath the boat from which his escape was hindered by the safety-coat he was wearing. The coat could nojt be forced beneath the watei so that Cecil had to slip out of it, crawl beneath the edge of the boat and then don th coat again and wait for assis­ tance to help refloat the sunken craft. Minutes seem like a long time when imprisoned in an overturned boat, according to the young navigator. Mrs. S.S. Chapell and daugh­ ters, Mrs. William Severin of Evanston and Mrs. Paul Newman of New York city were " guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the July 20, 1944, files) From the 15th AAF in Italy carries word that Pvt. Donald - J. Schaefer is authorized to wear the distinguished unit bad­ ge, plus one oak leaf cluster, I being a member of a B24 Lib­ erator heavy bombardment air­ craft group that has twice re­ ceived the presidential citation for its outstanding perform­ ances. The Edward Peisert family has moved from the flat above the Joseph Miller tavern on Green street to Orchard Beach. Another death by drowning was the sad lot of a young girl, Blanche Shatola, 14, who lost her life in the waters of McCullom Lake July 19. Blanche and her sister and brother had been visiting their grandmother for several days and were taking their daily swim when Blanche in trying to reach a raft in the water sank beneath the surface. Miss Marion Krohn of Ring- wood died July 17 following an extended illness. The three Smith brothers from Johnsburg are serving their country. Fred, a sergeant with the thirteenth air'force, has seen over two years ser­ vice overseas. Sgt. Norbert J. Smith is at present stationed in Camp Cook, Calif. Harold B. Smith, the last of the broth­ ers to enter the army is taking basic training at Camp Pick­ ett, Va,^„ ,Miss Nellie Doherty returned last week from Philadelphia, Pa., where She attended the Na­ tional Education convention as a delegate from the district. Announcement comes this week of the marriage of Miss Nancy Henderson of Chicago and Lieut. Eugene J. Justen of this city. The ceremony took place on June 21, at Casper, Wyo­ ming, where the groom is sta­ tioned. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of July , 23, 1959) While swimming in the river south of Orchard Beach, Ed­ ward Bishop, 16, of Chicago was hit by a boat and received a .badly fractured right arm. The young lad, who was vis­ iting in McHenry, 4s confined in the McHenry hospital. In a fall in her home at award from Don Doherty, pres­ ident of the Chamber of Com­ merce and William Pries, chairman of the retail mer­ chants committee. This award, based on cleanliness, neatness, Carol Frisby, an 18 year o miss from Johnsburg, won the coveted title of Fiesta Day queen in a contest conducted |n front of the V.F.W. club house. She emerged victorious over eight­ een other contestants one of the biggest fields of entries in re­ cent years._ Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson re­ ceived the award for good cit­ izenship given every year by the V.F.W. during the carnival. Mrs. Thompson is an active member of the V.F.W. auxil­ iary and the Catholic Daugh­ ters of America, has given gen­ erously /oT her ^ime to help those in need. She has been as­ sociated on a voluntary basis with the local hospital for two 4-H PROJECT -- A deer, made by Angie Beo- vach, 17, is an example of the creativity dis­ played by McHenry county 4-H boys and girls, in their projects. Danny Moore, left, Karen Waliner and Angie are among those members of the Stenr of the Clover 4-H club enjoying ceramics. Club is on the east side of McHen-^ ry county, south and east of Island Lake. MARK PEASLEY PHOTO While relations with our Western European Allies have improved steadily under Pres­ ident Nixon, our relations with the countries of Latin Amer­ ica appear to have suffered a marked deterioration. This was dramatized by the recent visit of Govejgfe^telson Rockefeller to twenty%>untries of Central and South America. - A former Undersecretary for Inter-American affairs, with broad and long-time experience in South America, Governor Rockefeller was the logical choice to represent our nation in this visit which he described as a mission of "understand­ ing and friendship." In addition, Galo Plaza Lazo, Secretary- General of the Organization of American States, had recom­ mended this mission to Pres­ ident Nixon. Paradoxically, the entire project was intended to deter­ mine ways and means by which our nation might further aid the impoverished, overpop- ulated and unstable nations in the southern half of the West­ ern Hemisphere. Rockefeller's abortive ef­ forts may have accounted for several deaths and many wound­ ed in the various disruptions and riots which accompanied his four separate trips. Con­ ditions were so bad in Chile, Peru, and Venezuela that trips to those countries were cancell­ ed, and his Bolivian visit, which had been scheduled as a one- day affair, was reduced to a three -hour stop at that na­ tion's airport at La Paz. In the light of the impend­ ing consideration by Congress of the foreign aid bill, the ex­ periences of Governor Rocke­ feller and the twenty-three ex­ perts who accompanied him are of particular interest. Student demonstrations are one thing. Other public disor­ ders and riots organized both from within and without the South American continent are another. Communist influ­ ences from the Soviet Union, Red China and Cuba partici­ pated in fanning the fires of discontent and hatred which were-apparent throughout Mr. Rockefeller's Latin American visits. Of even greater con­ cern is the substantial evidence that the anti-American feelings are far more widespread and deep-seated than the organized student demonstrations would indicate. Many South American political leaders expressed complaints against our nation, and some revealed their con- McCLORY REPORTS < From Washington ing is foreign aid "in cash", with the option of expending the funds in any way they choose. The Chilean Fore^j Gabriel Valdez, declared: United States should pay us e- conomic compensation in return for political support...." The alternative appears to be that the South American nations will turn to Moscow and other com­ munist sources for assistance. Meanwhile, political and eco­ nomic conditions throughout Central and South America con­ tinue to deteriorate. Most of these countries are experienc­ ing a population explosion which far exceeds improvements in production levels. Per capita income is diminishing in terms of reall annual earnings and individual resources. In some South American countries more than 50 percent of the popula­ tion live in cardboard and tar- paper huts and shanties. Po­ litical corruption at all levels continues at about the same pace as ever. Few individuals are de­ veloping skills and manager­ ial talents which can enable these countries taitrfprove their capacities fqr industrial and agriculturaKproduction. The frustration and discon­ tent among Latin-Americans are seemingly inevitable and quite understandable. However, it seems most unfortunate that these conditions should be ev­ idenced by hatred and public displays by political leaders and public alike, against the prin­ cipal source of substantial, long-time and far-reaching aid. Governor Rockefeller's ef­ fort to "look and listen" has resulted in some important messages to the American publ- lic and to our political lead­ ers in the United States Con­ gress. One message is that if Latin Americans want our for­ eign aid only on their terms, they may have to forego con­ tinuance of the well-intentioned Alliance for Progress and other forms of economic aid. The other message seems to say that change South of the Bor­ der will have to come from with­ in if, indeed, change is to come at all in the foreseeable future. SUPERINTENDENTS TO HOLD ANNUAL MEET JULY 30 - 31 Illinois county superinten­ dents of schools will hold their annual meeting in Springfield, July 30 and 31, it was announced by Ray Page, Dlinois Superin­ tendent of Public Instruction. The 102 superintendents and their assistants will convene at the Holiday Inn East to dis­ cuss current educational pro­ jects on both the state and fed­ eral level. Governor Richard B. Ogilvie will be the speaker at the Wed­ nesday banquet at 6:30 p.m. His topic will be "The Gover­ nor Reports." Among the subjects to be discussed are the new state aid formula, new transportation formula, mandatory special ed­ ucation, recognition of schools, vocational education, state and federal programs,instructional television and new legislation by the recent General Assembly affecting the state office and the county superintendents of "schools office. years and has spent over 300 hours entertaining the veterans at Downey hospital. A future football player, Ray­ mond Gerald, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mandli at Mem­ orial hospital, July 17, Mr. Mandli is head football coach at McHenry high school. ASK INCREASE IN RATES FOR SAVINGS BONDS The national director of the U.S. Savings Bonds division of the Department of the Treas­ ury, Elmer L. Rustad, com­ mented on the move July 11 by the department requesting Congress to remove the inter­ est rate ceilings on Savings Bonds and other government securities. ^ "This is good news for the millions of payroll savers and other savings bonds owners throughout the nation. When passed into law by the Congress, this legislative request by the Secretary of the Treasury would give an extra incentive to those who now own bonds to hold on­ to them. To those who have not yet purchased savings bonds it would provide a better per­ sonal investment for their own futures and for tShe security of their families. "While redemptions have ex­ ceeded sales for some several months, sales have nonetheless "shown sizable increases for each succeeding month. The in­ compatibility of savings bonds rates with other forms of sav­ ings has been the detriment to bond holdings. Thus, this re­ quest for enabling action by the Congress would put the inter­ est rate for savings bonds on a more competitive plane". If the legislative request is approved, the, interest rate on Series E and H savings bonds rfould be raised from the cur­ rent 4.25 per cent to 5 per cent, if held to maturity -- 5 years and 10 months for E bonds; 10 years for H bonds. The increase would be retroac­ tive to June 1, 1969. Ail out­ standing E and H bonds would enjoy the same benefit from the new rate, beginning with the first semiannual interest period which starts on or after June 1. Both E and H bonds would en­ joy an automatic extension per­ iod. The present 5 per cent rate on Freedom Shares would con­ tinue unchanged until they are removed from sale six months after the proposed legislation becomes law. Authority to ex­ tend Freedom Shares at matur­ ity is included in the Treasury proposal. Mr. Rustad indicated that enactment of the proposed legislation should give new and far-reaching impetus to the savings bonds program. "The public has always considered savings hor.ds a good buy, ev­ idenced by month-by-month in­ creases in sales, in the face of recent widespread redemp­ tions, and the still convincing figure of $52 billion out­ standing." The rate increase would be most beneficial to the millions of payroll savers throughout industry who are putting aside their dollars regularly-sav- P". FAMILY GATHERING -- St Patrick's Cub Scout Pack 351 FRED PIKES VISIT MEMORIAL SHIPS IN SOUTH While in Mobile, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Pike and fam­ ily, 4218 W. Parkway, McHenry, visited aboard the USS Alabama and the newest Gulf Coast at­ traction the USS Drum. These awe-inspiring ships are moored in Mobile Bay as memorials to the veterans of WW O and Korea. These ships are open to the public from 8 a.m. to sun­ set seven days a Week. *• When the news appeared that the USS Alabama was going to be scrapped, Alabamians said- "No!" and contributed nearly $1,000,000 to bring her home. She was towed 5,600 miles, the longest ton-tow in history. She cost $200,000,000 to build and will never be built again. ing for new homes, automobiles/ college for the youngsters, re­ tirement, second honeymoons or dream vacations. Mr. Rustad concluded that the new watchword for U.S. Savings Bonds is "hold onto your hold­ ings". enjoyed a summer family get- George Hoffman on Wednesday, together at the home of Mrs. July 16. Tasty food, swimming and general fun were enjoyed Kindness always pays, but it by children and adults alike, pays more if you do it with- Mrs. Hoffman is den mother out expecting pay. for Den 1. -- PLAINDEALER PHOTO Anyone who asks for advice just hasn't been listening. I enter your dog in our BI6 \ Ken-L- RATION KIDS DOG SHOW! 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