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NAVY DAY OBSERVANCE IS PUNNED Expect 120 Members Of N»val Penonnel At Spodal Service Oct. 27, is Navy Day. --illiitt Ot lTSnd ausiwMiT of fwmdhr of our modern, nifhty JW|. It Is an occasion which wul t McHenry by aU naval an asked to Join la a outdoor ynfran planned for Friday tmlnf, and also enjoy •a party/following. Via mom than ISO former members of the navy, coast • guard, •wines and merchant marine who reside in this community are asked to take part in the feature of Mc- Baui'i homecoming1 on Oct* 24 •Utk pan tribute to the na^perssnnel Wno so bravely fought for iMimi'iscy through two world wars. Daring the half of the nme between IBeHenry and Lake Geneva, these veterans, in uniform, will the band on to the field will stand at attention as the student musicians play military times appropriate for the occasion. The navy personnel and huge audience will then hear a very brief talk by Rev. Fr. Eugene Baumhofer, after which there will be a silent tribute to the war dead as taps are played. Veterans taking part in the program are asked to meet at the north end of the field just before the half of the game, about 8:30 o'clock. AH navy men in uniform will be admitted free to the evening's entertainment. Following the game, all veterans, their wives and guests are invited to attend a party held at the Riveraide hotel dining room, where a aerial hour of fop and refreshments is promised. Monday Obeerved While there will be no local partfifipation in any public form of efcoervance of Navy Day, which occurs on Monday, some forty to fifty airplanes, a part of Air Group S7, at Glenview, will fly over McHenry aaaaetime between 10 a. m. and 2 p. m. They will continue through the Fox Valley region as a special eeumemoretion to those who served in the navy during the last war. There will also be open house from •eon until 5 p. m. at Glenview, to which the public is invited. On Mondsy too, there will be •* dedication of a plaque in honor of all deceased shipmates of McHenry county, part of the annual Navy Day observance sponsored by the county navy elnb. This program will he held at the Woodstock high school an the evening of Oct. 2T at 7.30 m. The event will be proceeded a parade in front of the navy rooms on Benton street. The program wilt.-open with the advance e(f colors of all military organisations la the county, to be followed by special music and a patriotic service. The first national observance of Navy Day took place on Oct. 27, 1922, under the auspices of the Navy League of the United States. There are two reasons why this date vias selected for such an observance, ft marks that historic day in 1775 when the Continental Congress received a bill providing for the establishment of a fleet to protect our jwung nation; it also is the birthday ef President Theodore Roosevelt, who re his hearty support to the buildof a strong, efficient navy for onal defense. Preriamattoa WHEREAS during the years that ave elapsed since our final victory in .World War II the majority of the men _ and women who left our cotnnsanity to help achieve that victory lr serving in the navy, marine corps, •east guard and merchant marines have returned to their homes and civil life and WHEREAS the tendency is to soon fcrget the sacrifices the?\made in --r behalf and WHEREAS Monday, October 27, has been designated as the day on which the citisens of the nation will Br homage to THE UNITED ATES NAVY, VICTOR, IN WAR, GUARDIAN IN PEACE and publicly honor our navy veterans NOW, THEREFORE, I, R. L OVERTON, Mayor of McHenry do hereby proclaim Monday, October 27, aa NAVY DAY in McHenry and vrre all citisens, organisations businesses, schools and religious denominations to observe the occasion with appropriate excercises and programs and by the displav of the U. 8. flag open public buildings and private naidencce. R. I. OVERTON, Mayer. McHenry Bo jb Pictured In 1947 National 4-H Wandboefc McHenry friends are proud to flbd that the 'National 4-H Awards handbook for 1047 has a ptslUTs ef James Lindsay and JohnHMrrrer, loth members of the flisnj Yi ~ 4-H club at the time the taken. John is now a • Crystal Lake Workers. The picture was taken In the Bay Horcnbergcr kitchen In West McHenry about two years ago by representatives of the 'International Harvester Co., and la used In connection with the anonuneemeat of their iFrosen Food, conteet sward. Tfco boys are shewn cutting up .chickens for the frseser. flee the Homecoming king and ••sen crowned at the big dance Storing Friday night's football gnaw. Watch the colorful parade h the afternoon. , Q-fp Meet old classmates at the gala iamsroming celebration Friday nighty Oct 24. Recall pleasant memories of own days ait B. & iMjp 1947 HOMECOMING PKOKISSS TO SB imfORABLS SVXMT With almost 300 students constantly speaking of the big homo- Coming celebration on Friday, Oct. 24, here is little opportunity for residents of McHenry to forget this long anticipated event. Feetivitiee will begin with a spirited pep meeting at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, will continue with a colorful parade through- the city, and will be climaxed with the highlight of the affair, the game between the M. C. H, S. Warriors and Lake Geneva, followed by a dance in the school gymnasium. After last week's victory over Marengo, local fans are eagerly avahing tomorrow night's game, which they fed confident wffl be one of the beat of the season. The gala preparations for preliminary events of the day should do much to dispel any tenseness which may exist because of the magnitude of the entire event. Everyone is greeting his friends with "See you at the homecoming tomorrow." Plan to be there yourself to greet your old classmates. It will be a day and night, the memories of which will linger long after the cheering has died away. McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY OCTOBER 23, 1947 WHEELCHAIR DONATED BT VFW AUXILIARY TO HOSPITALIZED VETERAN County Theatre Guild Presents "Candlelight" Twelve members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary unit traveled to Vaughn hospital last Thursday evening to entertain at a ward party. The ladies making the trip were Mildred Reese, Evelyn Murphy, Mary Hettermann, Isabel Thompson, , Louise Smith, Helen Knight, Julia Kralowets, Loise Kilday, Pauline Pries, Shirley Ballows, Louella Graham and Marion Schoen. holts. Twenty-five veterans of the last war were generous in their words of appreciation for the pleassnt evening iwd for gifts of cigarettee. cigars and tee shirts. The ladies also brought with them a lovely luncheon in the form of cake ice cream. r Highlight of the evening's entertainment was the presentation to one of the veterans of a wheel chair which had been purchased from the proceeds of the auxiliary public card party in June, plus private donations. Needless to say, this particular veteran, who had waited two years for a wheel chair was overjoyed with his gifts. This is the first such party the local group has sponsored; however, the hospital chairman has made monthly visits to the hospital, taking EXPECT HWOREDS TO SEE EXHIBIT OF MMEBlipEAU County ttontimakers Sponsoring Antique, J Hobby Show Oct. 24-25 Since the McHenry County Home Bureau has grown to be one of the leading organisations in the county for homemakers, than will be many persons interested In their Antique and Hobby Show, Vhfeb will be given sfternooni and awtafegs, Oct. 24 and 25, in the Woodstock Armory. There is no sdmissioa fee and the public is invited. This is the biggeet undertaking of the year for the orgSnixation, and extensive plans are in the final stages for making it successful both for the sponsors and for those who will witness the show. Both local units, the one at Rlngwood and the newly formed McHenry group, will participate. However, sinoe "the McHenry ladies organized so very recently, this year they will not have a booth of their own but will conwith her such items as' cigarettes, j trj,bute -the C0»ntry store and will magazines and puzzles. Anyone who OIIer , desires to contribute such articles The Woodstock Players, presented should contact a member of the - -- auxiliary. their assistance in serving ATTY. J. A. WOLL NAMED COUNSEL FOR MUSICIANS Word, has been received that J. Albert Woll, former U* - S. district attorney in Chicago, is new general counsel for the American Feredation of musicians, succeeding his law Ertner, Joseph Padway, who died t week. Atty. Woll, the husband of the former Miss Genevieve Carey of McHenry, moved to Washington, D. C. last spring and his family expect to leave soon to Join him in their new home. Atty. sneral Padway, who also was I|# counsel of_ t..h .e American Federation of Labor, cotlapeod while addressing the organisation's annual convention in San Francisco. The appointment of Woll was announced by James Pfctrilto, musician union chief. _**• ^oll is a son of Matthew Woll, a vice-president of the A. F. L. SUFFERS INJURIES An unusual accident which occurred at Burton's Bridge last Sunday afternoon placed a resident of that community, Tony Etsha In the Woodstock hospital. - Gisha was walking weet at the intersection of Rt. 176 and a gravel road about 1:45 p.m., when a car driven by Ernie Miller, 34, of Crvstal Lake, crossed the pavement in front of him. An outside rear view mirror by the McHenry County Theatre Guild, opened their first production last week, up to the standards set by them during their summer sea- j son. The applause and laughter that echoed through the Woodstock Opera House gave ample proof that. t h e new w i n t e r s e a s o n i s o f f w i t h j a bang. "Petticoat Fever," which closed Sunday, is being followed by "Candlelight," a highly engaging comedy flavored with the humor of the well known writer of satirical prose. Siegfried Geyer. "Candlelight," three acts of laugh-filled lines, and humorous situatioas will grace the stage of the Woodstock Opera House Thursday, October 28, through Sunday, Oct. 26. The Guild invites you to become PLAN HALLOWEEN SKATING PARTIES FOR YODNG FOLKS the public during the two-day event! i struck Eisha in the eye and result- According to Mrs. Clara Greaves I ing injuries caused hospitalisation. Sweeney, home adviser, the show is planned not only to give members an ' nf> . nim . .tA opportunity to exhibit their work READER MUSICIANS but also to provide a pleasant meet- i •UtflWlUlJ to exchange ideas. * TH. COU„TY JO PRESENT PROGRAM Most units are arranging booths to feature either antiques, hobbies or | ------• crafts. One booth is featuring the' The first in a eeries of four pro- Atrain this vear Halloween nartie* teaching of textile painting, while 1 grams sponsored by the Mother* h i._ i another will exhibit and sell plants, j club and library board will be pre- S. W. Smiths, J. H. H uemannf Observe Anniversaries© Ringwood Couple Is Married FiffcyH Johnsburg Pair Fifty-seven Amkbt the individual cares of i sive citizen^ of the community. TfkeML - everyday life, we pause this week to have been interested in civic in*F honor two couples who have passed provements ami farm progress ant > the memorable milestones of fifty- have done their part in realizing seventh and fifty-eighth wedding such advancement. " anniversaries. All four have evi- Jeeeph H. Haem dently found a great deal of happi-i A special mass of than! ness in this long spsn of life to- will be read at St John's gather, for they are, today, young' and cheerful in spirit in spite of r > advancing years, are Mr. and Mrs. The two couples S. W. Smith of Ringwood, who were married fiftyeight years ago on Oct. 20, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Huemann of Johnsburg, who observed their fiftyseventh anniversary today (Thursday). & W, Smith There was at least one Ringwood 1 home where a very gala celebration! waS^held last Sunday, Oct. 19. It' was the Andrew Hawley residence, j where her fattier, S. W»' Smith, obhave been i *noiner win exnirnt ana sen i ciuo ana ooara win De pretainment for M&enry'f young folks'! 2?* interest# > making hand- sent next Wednesday evening, Oct on this holiday. On Thursday, Oct J W,U -1* the »>-, 29, at 8:15 o clock in the high school 80,. the children of grade school a^crj h"bby, and this persons who wish to! to the Proceeds will be added building fund which will Just For°FiiTi Kjkl ! *C(luire a knowledge of the applica-1 some dav be used for the erection of K I«« of new library building in McHenry. evening, Oct. 81, following the Lrn0i0n_ fn. eTWJ.'.n*' the making j Mrs. Lillian Smith of Chicago th.;; ^ . 53£ sffi, -rl "Jjs i of handmade bags. Since many mem- j |en unit have come ] first guest artist to appear , reader and entertainer, will be the , . ... i next __ lands, this group will, week. Her program will be made either* Thursday"' Friday,"SaturdayI ^egin »t"9 p. m. and continue until. B,T* an up ^ on.*^al ."itches nr 9nnH>v nivkt Js 1 a. m. I * *"00 ^euaetion created and developed from personal grand theatre. To make sufe of| Main attraction will he $100 In^1 by' 2S|? in Norat the box prises which will be distributed each i ™iwti^n S i !",d --II ; flight As these will be eoatume ?mectM>1 oi, Cnylish china, Providing special music at various there will be valuable nrisee ! b i^ drawings, times throughout the evening will be 1 ^ ^ ^ Civil war will be on], mPle quartet from Elgin, which pnawy displav at another booth exhiUto good seats, drop office in the Opera House or call | night. Woodstock 807 Mid make your reser- parti vatlon. FIRST AID NOW RSQUIRSMBNT SPECIAL GROUPS-- A first afd program to cover the needs ef the requirements of Public Law No. 5 passed by the sixty-fifth assemblage was voted to be developed for the citisens of McHenry county at a meeting of the executive committee on October 14. Chairmen from the branches of Crystal Lake, McHenry, Algonquin, Fox given for the moat dressed persons. Arrangements for approj business Men's contributed the several city council. theee will >. A wings. I times throughout the evening will be bt oni ' * --1,1 u LlUi , , 'has been'touring Mm country fbr its will be exhiUted separately t several years. tieketo are now on sale Which can be purchased from sny prisaa ^oo» ; it ' m«mWr <rf Ibto cl»b .r .. m MRS. JOSEPH H. HUEMANN MRS. 8. W. SMITH this year's partiee were made laifdy by the Busine Isplav Quilt no a: association fe:.,nd ~ntal° m,nlr recofntMd The Coontnr Stopp will food"" W items as well as other articles for display, many which will be on sate. The proceeds from this sale will be pieced in tho general fund. Martha Crane, co-conductor of the CONTROVERSY OVZR REMODELING COURT HOUSE NEAR END Those who oppoeed plans te neuue, ncowirjr, Algonquin, * ox m(Miai th* mnntv mni4 uniia. „ WLS Feature Foods program with u> »of of ?.,ls!Ay™- wi". ^ ^ outlined the program in brief. It is now a law that First Aid is a must board delay of supervisors last week to action until the November I at the show. Home *Buresu work has lot gram will undoubtsdly bef well received. PROJECT HONOR AND OUTSTANDING MEMBERS Or COUNTY 4-H NAMED for»roup,of ^ i hS/vSS aucea inro t cnooi s m I n8' ir fifty-second wedding snniver> ine scnooi irom WM u o nf f|,_ j»i_w i wrth four members. This number loc*' . , CIUD.. *8*ae„ •na ««,v Mr* Henrv Stenhenaon a the first grades through the tenth with Supervisors Charles Ackmsn of JjS tw!Tty SrUntwas gr^dml^e'mrr^tirS neighbor, and Mr. snd Mrs. Lynn, . Union, chairman of the building1 J*®?!™Jfrh®w hopf theii jjl oroi«S w0tt iu\H*ntord of Round Lake. - | In the county there are severel: committe, Frank May of Spring] £5? JEL ^1 A native of Ringwood. Mr ! man and there served his eight-seventh birthday anniversary and he and Mrs. Smith celebrated the occasion of their fiftyeighth wedding aanivereary. Fortyfive members of their nmily, including five children, their grandchildren and great grandchildren were nresent to join in the celebration and family dinner. To see Mr. and Mrs. Smith enter into the festivities, one afcuM never guess that this vejry "youBf" couple had even celebrated their golden , wedding. Both are in good health )and still find great enjoyment In carrying out daily work about their home and visiting with their neigh* bors of many yeers. In addition to their family, several very old "led to " this morning for Mr. and Mi Joseph H. Huemann, the reman of the day to be spent quietly wit members of their family. They have eight surviving children, fourteea grandchildren and one great-grand* child. The children are Mrs. Eva nlund of Chicago, Mrs. Margaret :h of McHenry, Mrs. Ella Knorst John and Mrs. Tveresa OMi of Chicago, Joeeph of Johnsburg i Mrs. Rosemary Olsen of Chicago anA Fredrich of Johnsburg. The couple's other immediate relatives, some « whom will observe the occasion with them, are lbs. Hoemann's brothers* Math and Frank Nleeen, of MeeHnrf and Mr. Hoemann's two brothers. Jacob of Johnsburg and Hubert eg Wallace, Idaho, and one sister, Miqp- Roee Huemann, of McHenrv. f* On Oct. 28, 1800, Joeeph Hueman|| men, linemen, truck drivers, bus a ch*nce drivers--and it is also being intro- .WriiUnnQl duced into the school systems from ' accredited Red Gross instructors, and I Grove, member of the committee, those willing to devote some time to : Paul Rosenthal of Crystal Lake, op- . ttxo instruction are asked to contact the < posing th proposition. ] UKUOD AIXIB Red Cross office. Classes will be j An influencing factor in delaying' WAR BRIDES WHC Lake, op- n «n rrpnaa a ma were Ronald Steadman, dairy. Solon \ held in towns showing the greatest j the action were petitions signed by owwv /vrnvrwwaxrra inter set and groups from various 2,000 residents of the various town- < UoEflOlllr. Among the dairy, Mills; Dan Weber, swine and Bobe-! gene Peterson, electricity, Busy Three club; David Lowell, dairy, Robert, towns will be expected to join to- ships and presented to each super- j Rav*" Hor^'benTer"* ^dnlry,' <^Sii gether that the greatest number visor at the board meeting last week.; Inquiries from war brides refard-! Matthews, rabbits' and Florence may be served with this instruction. The petitions asked the board to re-1 ing their interest in becoming Ameri- t-«.v -11 Zt Cherry Valley Special classes are being considered j consider their action and let the can citisens caused American Red : ciufc ' for the convenience of teachers. matter be voted upon by the citizens ; Cross of this county to contact the!, iJL»»i outstanding members in- Bobegene Busy Three club snd the i. me: ited persons or groups should of the county. There were slso pe- Bureau of Immigration and Natural!- rhiA-rf Dan Weber and immediately the following titions from the garden clubs of: xation in Chicago--and thus are able : Peterson of the Busy Thro Interested contact _ _ __ ^ ^ ^ branch chairmen in their respective Woodstock, Union snd Richmond and to release the latest rulings in re- bv^RoMnh^Mr'n^ r'herrv^*Valler* branches; or send postals or phone the consewstion department of the gard to precedure. Hownber*er of Cherry into Red Cross headquarters, 1060, Algonquin Garden club. Theee; A war bride does not need to file Woodstock classes are limited in groups asked that the board take her first paper if her huehand is number--the maximum being forty.: action to consider the idea of en-! an American citizen. After two These courses are fifteen hours long; larging the building in the rear to years residence here, and six months ;n m,r nAi>«r durinv these last few and will be held two or three eve- preserve the architecture at the marital union with her present hus-' housin*^ shortage Hownings a week to meet the require- j front snd the elm trees. ! bend, she is able to file ttTaewnd ' " * ments of those interested. I As a result of last week's session . oaper. These patters hsve been re- 'Branch chairmen include, Fred several matters must be settled st, leased to tho Red Cross office here Smith, Alden; Geo. Lasansky, Algon-lthe November meeting. They in-j and assistance in filing the M' WANTED--A HOME There are a good many people who have put just such a heading quin; Arthur Franke, Cary; Mrs. i elude the question of whether or Larry Holmes. Crystal Lake; Ben not the present contract with Oscar Phelps, Fox River Grovs; Mrs. Lulu | Strom is valid; whether it must be Barter, Harvard; Mrs. Lsura Steffen,1 accompanied by the architect's plans Hebron; Henrr Marlowe, Hnntley; j and specifications (also signed by the H. L. Becker, Marengo; Paul Yanda, | contractor and board chairman) to McHenry; Gladys Bower, Richmond; I make it legal; and whether or not Charles Parker, Woodstock and Mrs.; the board will have to O. K. the con- John Buchte, Union. j tract to make it legal, even though "Many lives are saved daily by the it has been approved by the buuding quick action of those trained by the committee and signed by the boari Red Cross in First Aid," says Ben - chairman. Phelps, a First Aid instructor, and many crippled persons now hospitalized would have been saved from long suffering had the person who first went scqusinted MILK PRICES All producers under the Chicago federal milk marketing order will to his aid been better} receive a uniform Mended price of with the primary in- $4.27 per hundredweight of milk of structions offered in Red Croes First i 3.5 per cent test f.o.b. 70-mile zone, Aid." i for all of their September, 1947 de- During the war, interest was great liveries, A. W. Colebank, market will be given at the office in the Woodstock City Hall. irtage. ever, the above 4 plea is for a youngster who has no wsy of his own to appeal for a bed each night and a little food each day. Police Officer Lundy reported in iir office on Wednesday afternoon Th*** k never any charge for any j that he had picked up" a dog on -- for in f woetb. la let down in this hut now With the general loss of interest is noticeable, how ever, the increasing number of ac eidenti and disasters would asake it 1 blended orice seem wise for every person to avail 1 oeivod for 1 themselves of this excellent service.1 (ivories. Delay in registering or waiting to he asked to join may meet with the fact that "classes are doeed," so prompt attention to the invitation shoukl he given. The class win ha free, m the exception of one class text laftk at sixty cents. It ie a service of the American Red Croes. administrator announces. This is twenty-two cents higher than the August 1947, blended price, but forty-three cents knirer than the which producers re- 8opten4>er, 1946, de- JOINS MtMT Clifford Koss of Rt. 2, McHenry, recently joined the army Elgin recruiting station for a year period in the Farepean PROGRAM TICKETS ON 8 ALB Oaring this past week members of the Metners club have been receiving in the mail four season ticksts to a series ef concerto sponsored by that organisation and tho library board. Money collected from the sale of theee tickets, or unsold tickets, should be turned fa to lbs. Clarence Angloes on or before Oct. at the 27. three- Corn- CHORAL PRACTICE NOV. S There will he no rehearsal of the McHenry Choral Club on next Mon- Complete line of Lee's poultry day night. The next practice will rsasedlss at Wattlss Dmg Stsea, Me-, be Monday, Nov. 8. Henry. 8-tf, I Our moot beautiful selectien ef Art 4k Lee's restaurant and cock- Xmas cards since before the tail lounge will be from new until cloood Mondays Be sure to ordsr yours at ones. Mo- 28-<p Henry Flajadsalar, s£f» service given by the American Sod Croes. SPECIAL NUMlER*^" NAMED IN COUNTTl^ MINBTEL SHOW With practice contin Thursday evening at the high cshool, a wsU trained snd plenty of specialty n«shera rapidly de^gloping intone really | Oerane, minstrel dhow. The auxiliary Is deeply gratefal to Umee T»eople who have contributed their time and tnlent to this benefit for the hospital. A few of the highlights "Shortnin' Bread" by lfeta MSummertiaM,M by Haas! "Smoke Gets In Your Eyaa»" and "L'Amour Touiours L'AhnIv" hy Gladvs Mac Arthur; "Oi' Man Rivsr" by Harry Abraham;" MA Oeod i•LTu?n_easrd YouH Like,f"? ™by *a* 0a#nanr"to;t consisting of Ed Cardiff, PhOlfasslkh, Barry Abraham and Jack Travnicok; Mftwing Alongbgr a trio consisting of Dwmar Knott, Bslsn Tappan and Henrietta 8chmMt; aaf "The Last Rose of Summer, by Hugo Nelson. Interlocutor will lie Rodney Coulsen. -:r, HOMECOMING " A memorable night is in tMk for those who attend Homecoming at the high school Friday, Oct 24. Game begins at Tsdl. ~Se there whan the first whistle blows. 28-fp Select tfcrt paisanal grsetiag fbr mar ciom Mnli todnr. flu Am boautifttl selection " nosr avattaile it the Elm street earlier the day, the animal having been reported as . a stray. According to Mr. Lundy, the dog is yaung snd so friendly that his most quired police providing s home for the animal (and incidentally acquiring a fine net) b asked to contact Dr. H. S. Pike, on Rt. 81, West McHenry, at JOSEPfl H. HUEMANN ~ - and Miss Barbsra Nlesen arrived by horse snd buggy st St. John's church* . where Father He^rv Mehring formed the nuptisl service. AU ll tendants were Miss Rose Huemann. Mary -Nlseen of Kenoeha, Frank ana Jacob Huemann. The thriving yoUng blacksmith and his lovely young bride of 2 settled in Johnsburg, where thej^. hsvs always msde their residence^ Mr. Huemann establishing a black* smith shop in a building near hishome which he later converted a jrarege and filling station. Both Mr. snd Mrs. Huemann are descendants of pioneer residents of the Johnsburg community. An ambitious young couple fifty-seven years ago, they played their small but important part in the intervening , -ears to make their home community st pereuasive tone was re-, and married Jessie Inman of i one which has grown and prospered, to induce him to leave, the | Sabbetha, Kas., on Oct. 20, 1889. A1 Their many friends are happy car. Anyone interested in! months later they moved to to have the opportunity of extending Ringwood, where they have since j felicitations to Mr. and Mrs. Smith resided. and Mr. and Mrs. Huemann on these Besides Mrs. Hswley, the other! memorable occasions. The aomchildren who celebrated on Sundsy j munity may fed proud that such With their parents were Rslph Smith respected and aspiring pioneer resisnd Mrs. Lillian Hopper of Chicsgo, dents have lived so long in our Lonnie snd John Smith of Ringwood. fnidsts. As for themselves, they may In their fifty-eight years of mar-; share that pride in providing a ried life, Mr. and Mrs. Smith have1 valuable heritage in the form » always bean among th most progres- good, old faahioned American ideals. CONGRATULATIONS Oar beet wishes to Miss Ellen Doherty of 801 Court street who on Tuesday, Oct. 21, observed her uiaekr-fourth birthday anniversary. Mo celebration was bold because of the illaeos of Miss Doberty's sister, Mrs. M. J. Welsh, with whom she makes her home. Miss Doherty remains extremely active in spite of her advanced age, her keen wit still ibolic. of the humor for which MoHENRY COUNT? RETAIL 8ALES SHOW INCREASE All Legionnaire* Urged To Attend County Meetif William Chandler Peterson Poet Irish hove long been known. REVENUE OFFICE MOVES Tho office of Collector of Internal Retail trade in McHenry eesHnr No. 171, American Legion ef Crystal in the first half of. 1947 wss 127.9 Lake, will be host to the McHenry per cent greater in dollar volume County Council at its regular than in the corresponding prewar monthly meeting, Thursday, October period of January-July, 1941, ac- 23. The Crystal Lake post coss- Rovenue, formerly located on the, cording to estimates just prepared mander reports that spenel enterseeond floor of the Woodstock State j by the Bureau of Economics snd tainment will be provided for tho Bank Building, 101% Benton StJ Business Research at the Univer- evening and refreshments will bo Woodstock, IU-, on Oct. 1, moved to j sitv of Illinois. • served. a new location on the first floor of! Sales in the first six months of The Crystal Lake Legion Home the I. O. O. F. building, 108 East j this year totaled $17,672£80 tn is located on the corner of Wood- Jackson 8L, Woodstock, formerly; McHenry county, exceeding even' stock and Oak Streets and the ISet occupied by the Selective Service those of a year ago by 29.8 per telephone is 481-W. County Corn- Board. *28-fp cent. mender Lester Siedscblag. urgee However, becauee a substantial all county Legionnaires to turn out part of the intrsass in dollsr vol- for this westing ss important basi- Tavern, rume is the reealt of price increases,, noes nutters will bo taken up at doeed • the true change of ealae betwoea the this time. NOTICE Mi-Place Reeturaat and Gresn St, McHsnry, will k_ _ dB day ovary lltataday until tether1 first halves of 1941 end 1947--ad-: l«p-tf justed for the price I a gain at en|y 4M Pin-Up Bsaaty 8ata . cent, the' en |nt floor. River sids Camplets liaa ef Beebe liveetock bureau explains, and ths chaage, StraMon, owner. Tel. MsHsnry at Wattlss Drug Stove, Me- from last year was actually a gun j Hosts phone, 193-J vr... of ea per i^m. • • . '