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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 26 May 1938, p. 14

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Fife Two ' ; . •V' *. wvm^wwitwf fii IBB MflBBBf PUUKDIAlHt Thursday, Hay 26,19Sf S£&t? **£ f- rr* * 1 VIEW FROM NO. 8 TEE /.from the time daylight saving time'knocks the ball north, he whams it ii- officially ushered in on the last' out there quite a ways in the general Sujiday in April until the days grow! direction of the green. shorter again in the fall, McHenry) Edgar Nye, who has beeft kmwn t© Country Club's "Twilight Gang," j say darri, when his game was just feather permitting, is out there dub- B bit off and worse than that when he bing around, .*• .1an<* the score keeper couldn't agree' I.'sphere are somewhere near a couple on , the final count, usually shows up, of foursomes of regulars who-report around, the curfew time. He chalaround six o'clock for the evening's struggle, on the club's divot scarred fairways. The ensuing battles over the outside nine, perhaps will never make history, although many a stirring contest has been waged for either points and glory or low score on the bole and nickles. Without exaggeration, as much as fifteen cents in an evening has changed hands without an argument. Customarily there are more arguments than nickles but it has happened. Maybe you wonder how the boys can stand this drain upon their finances, this is best explained by the law of averages as the loser usually wins a dime back the evening following his financial reverse and the remaining nickel is recouped by the third or fourth time out. He then finds himself quite able to "contribute" in lenges all comers for money, marbles his turn. A | or chalk and in' the event he loses a . Doubtless the dean of this orgaiiiza- couple of nickels,, pays cheerfully and ' tion is the veteran golfer, Lou without quibbling very much. Smith, who never misses the evening Nick Freund is another of the regression. Application in golf, as Well . ulars, always willing to play for anyas elsewhere, brings results, for Lou thing offered and if Nick continues to is-known as a hard man to beat. Re improve some of these days, he's go. has a personal acquaintance with (jng to make a name for himself in practically all the vegetation on th£ the annals of McHtenry Country Club course and is given to finding balls gQ]f after everyone else has passed them! jack McCarrol plays golf like he ^ by. He even finds balls that have thinks it should be done and refuses been lost for years. j"t0 conform to the usual twilight style. Jim Perkins, another charter mem-'He even reads books on the subject ber of the "Twilight Gang," has a which puts him in a class by himself manner of knocking a golf ball just) Ed Smith, Lou's little brother, a-= bit different than that taught by comes out now and then when he the masters. Nothing succeeds like feels the urge and although he doessuccess, however, and even if his right n't wave the club around in the air tig does start south just before he much or very far back, sure does knock that little pill a long way down the fairway. par Granger, the old left-hander, can always be depended upon to torn in a good game of golf. He usually joins in at number one green and goes on from there slamming that poor little ball as if it had offended him. Maurice Schreindr seldom misses a session and is wfthout a doubt the original "syndicate" shooter of the group. "If you can't play, pay" is his motto and he tries to. make the boys adhere to it, , ^ v ' HIS TROUBLE QABBY QERTJE \3» > "A canned fish doesn't cause much comment, but one hates to see a tight skirt." Plant Food Once Chief Diet Plants played an important part in the lives of the early people of the territory now comprised in Zion National park, Utah. Game animals were killed for meat, but scientific evidence indicates plant food was the chief diet of the prehistoric inhabitants. V -- A certain visitor from overseas was being shown round a little English village. He saw the church •nd the village shop and the school and all the rest of it, and to finish with he Was taken to the local carpenter's shop, where he watched the carpenter at work. "A most extraordinary man, that," said the host. "He's deaf and dumb, yet he turns out the best work of any carpenter I know." A moment later the carpenter was seen running all over his shop looking for something which he appeared to have lost* "What's the matter, with him?" asked the visitor. "Ch," explained his host, "he's hit his thumb with the hammer and he can't find his pencil and pad."--, London Answers Magazine. Imitation •Tour wife shortens her hair/' •*lTes," replied Mr. Meekton. "And smokes." * "Yes." s? "And uses Anglo-Saxon interjections." "Yes. I make no protest. In all these things she is only imitating me.'r - *» " Hard Luck "Why are you crying, little girl?" ** 'Cause my brother has holidays and I don't." 4 "Well, why don't. yQu have holidays?'* --«A_iCatise I don't go to school yet."' --The Moravian. ENTERTAINING Mate--The captain of this boat is very pugilistically inclined. Passenger--I didn't know that. Mate--Yes; even boxes the compass at times. Charge It : Little Patty's dol] needed a new dress, so she went tio a nearby store where she purchased some red calico. Upon receiving her merchandise, she inquired the cost. The salesman, chuckling, replied, "Just one kiss." Patty picked up her package in a business-like way and said, "Granny will pay you the next time she comes to town." Quite Simple Among the guests at a reception was a distinguished man of letters. He was grave and somewhat taciturn. One of the ladies present suggested to the hostess that he seemed to be out of place at such a party. "Yes," replied the hostess with a bright smile. "You see, hie can't talk anything but sense." Parts Needed "Do you carry spare parts?" "Yes, eir. You want a new steering wheel?" * "No, I need everything else new-- the steering wheel is the only thing left."--Polite Humour, London. Accounted For Passenger---I didn't sleep a wink, the Way this train jerks. Is the engineer crazy? Porter--No, boss, he'i jest teachin* his wife to drive. STRICTLY MODERN' >11 |i "How large is the apartment house you live in?" "Well, I don't remember exact dimensions,-but it's so big that when we asked the janitor for heat on Sunday morning steam didn't get around to the radiator till the next Thursday." Yam-Yam ? 1 Percy--Did the noise we made worry your folks when I brought you home last night? Mary--Oh, no! It was the silence. Interior Decorations "The General's sick." "Really ! What's the matter?" "O--things in general!" POTPOURRI ^Longest Railroad Tunnels Switzerland, only about half the size of Maine, and having some 1,800 miles of railroads, has four of the greatest tunnels in the world. The* longest is the 12%- mile Simson tunnel. The second longest in the world is the Pennsylvania railroad tunnel in New York city, 11% miles long. Another Switzerland tunnel is third, with 9Y4 miles. e Western Newspaper Union. PUT GOLF AT THE McHENRY COUNTRY Spend Your Vacation at ~ McHENRY, ILL Play Golf at the McHenry COUNTRY CLUB --Established 1883-- Y 0 tJ R H 0 M E COMES FI EST! "'V' y >< We h a v e e v e r y t h i n g f o r t h e home i ^ T . in our large complete stock. ^ vf* . »"H ' 'ftHill' Bimmon» Spring* Studio Coil Spring- Mattress and Simmons Bed (3 pieces) as low as $19.75 1 Linoleum Everythingifc Floor Coverings -- Experienced Layers FOR YOUR OUTDOOR LIVING ROOM V YOUR GAfclJEN Spring Steel Chairs Garden Setteei . Gliders » Sand Boxes* Garden and Porch Tables Camp Stools Garden Umbrellas » Beach Chairs N. J. Justen & Son ~*ne*t door to West McHenry State Bank -- Telephone 63-W * --- "r"'!t-^West McHenry McHENRY, ILL Pley Golf at the McHenry COUNTRY CLUB %• Drop in and enjoy any of thq tasty dinners listed on our menu. Every dish is prepared especially for discriminating palates and priced so that the "bad news" won't spoil your dinner! Complete change of menu every day. PLATE LUNCH EVERY DAY ^ FOUNTAIN SERVICE -- BOTTLED BEERS JCIGARS -- CIGARETTES CANDY ICE After a delightful game of golf at the McHenry Country Club finish the day with one of our dinners or a refreshing drink. OK &IVXK8IS1 DK1T1 NtOMZftt ttcHnraC Sp«»d Yow Vialiii at-- McHENRY, ILL Ptey GolFettkeMcHewy COUNTRY CLUB WELCOME TO McHENRY! ----- "THE PLAYGROUND OF CHICAGOLAND" ) ^ A spot where vistiors are always welcome. A vacation center, right in the heart of the famous Fox River Valley; "Travel up the river in speedboats, through the| Chain of Lakes. Those Who enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, golfing, horseback riding, tennis, ifetc., need look no farther for their pleasure. It's waiting for them at McHenry. After the day of outdoor sports the night will never be dull for those who enjoy an evening of entertainment--the resorts, taverns and night clubs will provide for those who retire late. A good little city for business and a swell place to pwn a home--summer or year'round. Wi*at more could be desired! P.O.--Here is also located the McHENRY FLOUR MILLS Floor -- Cereals -- Poultry Feeds -- Salt • 7Wm. SPENCER, Proft

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