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^7( y ^ '.• •••:•:•' When you need a Utile elbow roam, ~ > lean on us! I i AUGUST 4, 1975 PLAfNDEALER CENTENNIAL EDITION PAGE 1 We carry all the materials you'll need to: add a room, convert a garage into a family room, finish a basement, or an attic or install a storage wall Whatever project you have in mind, our trained sales staff can offer you a few helpful suggestions that could save you a lot of time and money. We've been helping to build a better McHenry since 1922. Pictured above is Wilbur Lumber Company which started in McHenry during the middle 1870's. In 1922 Alexander's bought Wilbur Lumber Company and remained in the same location for 33 years. The original store pictured above was j J located on Main Street next to the | J railroad station and across from the Northwestern Hotel. In 1955, Alexanders built their new store on Front Street and have been operating << from there since. \ Si Materials from Alexander's are quality materials which will stand the test of time and wear. ALEXANDER LUMBER 909 N. Front St. McHenry Ph. 385-1424 dancing available to more people, the club moved to McHenry in the fall of 1969. As the membership was no longer meeting in the Wonder Lake area, a new name was chosen, and the club became known as the Checkerboard squares. At this time, a new caller, Lyle Stalker, was engaged, and Lyle is still instructor and caller for the Checkerboard squares. Since 1969 the club has continued dancing every first and third Saturday at Edgebrook school in McHenry, from September through May. The club's membership has in­ creased through the years. This has been brought about by a free dance each, summer and fall to which the public is in-, vited. A series of fifteen lessons are then given for new mem­ bers, before joining the club. The basics of square dancing are taught at these lessons; more advanced knowledge of ^ square dancing is then gained through actual dancing at the local and other clubs.. Besides dancing tor their own pleasure, the Checker­ board Squares have "en­ deavored through the years to bring pleasure to others. The group has attended Mt. St. Joseph's home, Downey hospital and the Woodstock Residence, among others. The Checkerboard Square's interest in civic affairs has been evidenced by par­ ticipation in, and entering floats, in the McHenry Marine Day Festival. There are pleasant memories of the members dancing their way along the parade route, aboard the many floats, and num­ erous trophies are treasured by the group as a result of their efforts. Summer activities sponsored by the group include a wiener roast in McHenry city park, and a family picnic in August. Because of the endless hours of pleasure found in square dancing these many years, the present members of the Checkerboard Squares extend their tanks to the charter members for having founded this fine recreational organization. Among the charter members are Carol and Everett Johannson, Walt and Georgianne Meyer, Libby and Ron Johnson, Virginia and Jack Young, Mr. and Mrs. Cal Kolar, and Bud and Erma Rowden. Harmony In The Old Days School Band Of 1928 Adult members were Carl Weber, G. Hauswirth, Henry Schaffer and Mrs. A.I. Froehlich. Checkerboard Squares Started In Wonder Lake McHenry's square dance club, now known as the Checkerboard Squares, was founded originally in the winter of 1964 by a small group of people who were looking for a new form of recreation for the children of Nativity Lutheran church of Wonder Lake. When the children did not respond enthusiastically, the parents met at the home of Walt and Georgianne Meyer and decided to form a square dance club for adults. The first president couple elected were Carol and Everett Johannson, and it was decided to name the club the Wonder Lake Squares. Bud Rowden was the first instructor and caller. The club danced in the basement of Nativity Lutheran church, and later at the Greenwood school. In an effort to make square This is the McHenry Community high school band of 1928, which at that time also included a few adult^, The assistant director, Elmer Koerner, is shown in white uniform at left. CORNET BAND OF 1876 - The McHenry Cornet band was organized in 1876, and this picture was taken eighty-five years ago. The man in front, with dog, is Mr. Holmes. In front row, from left, are Frank Going, second person unidentified, Ike Wentworth, Nick Barbian, William Meade, Ollie Owen and last person unidentified. In back row, the only man whose identity is known is Frank Martin, third from left. I (From the Plaindealer files of Aug. 9, 1876) The new band is now thoroughly organized and in regular practice and we un­ derstand the teacher says they are composed of the material to make one of the best bands in this part of the state. They will be known as the Cornet band. The following are the names of the members and the in­ struments they play: Isaac Wentworth, Eb cornet; C P. Waite, Eb cornet; Jacob Blake, Bb cornet; James Walsh, Bb cornet; P.D. Smith, Eb alto; George Curtis, Eb alto; George Rothermel, Bb tenor; George Owen, Bb bass; Oliver Owen, Eb bass; George Smith, Bass drum;' R.A. Howard, Snare drum ; Isaac Wentworth, leader and Henry Colby, treasurer. Fireball 8 Plus 1 * 100 TEA1S * One of the very popular musical groups performing in McHenry area parades is Fireball 8 Plus I. The group contains some fine musicians, but it usually adds a touch of comedy to any occasion. STAFF PHOTO/WAYNE GAYLORD