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V--? W ' a - ' . ' ? f c * "w ';Jg ; > volume 75 McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1950 Ho. m PETITIONS ON SCHOOL AREA TO CIRCULATED Establish Centers ^ ^g^^Where Public May ! : Register Approval ; C'T Whether or notNi territory south rfftiihnd southeast of McHenry will become a part of the McHenry high -school district is still one of the big questions to be settled by local Residents in the near future. Plans have bee®, piade to allow each Citizen to express himself as to the advisability of accepting the ^Addition of the Island Lnke and ^.ily Lake territories. It has been planned to have an individual call at each home and present a petition seeking the admittance of the area. The voter will indicate his favorable opinion on the matter If he signs the petition. To date, many of McIIenry's business men and civic and social groups have signified their approval by citing several reasons for their feelings: A 1. •The children of this territory TIOW attend the local public grade and parochial school. 2. Both children and parents of this territory are very anxious to have the former continue their " education at McHenry. 3. The territory has a $150,000 'assessed value. This amount will offset any increase in cost to the local school. 4. Adding the territory will make the boundries of the local jgterade school and high school identical in the area concerned. 5. Most of the high school pupils from " the territories now attend the local high school by paying tuition. At present. McHenry would Kct more from the taxes of the territory than it now gets from the tuition. 6. Additions of the territory ' would correct a bad boundry condition in the Lily Lake area. Establish Centers • Several business men have agreed to use their places of bus- , iqess as'centers in which" voters may sign petitions. These include Wattles drug store in West McHenry, McGee's clothing store on Oreen street and Kent ft Company on Riverside Drive. It is hoped that those who are in favor '®f the addition of the territory will . sign up at these places. Volunteer workers will go from ^floor to door to accommodate those ^who may find it inconvenient to go to one of the centers. The petitions will be presented within the next few days and residents are asked to make up their minds ahead of time 'so as to save the time of the volunteers. STRICT BUILDING CODE TO GO INTO * EFFECT IN COUNTY McHenry county was -assured of no more unsightly dwellings as the result of action taken last week by the McHenry county board of supervisors. At its last meeting, the board adopted a building- code which will impose strict regulations on residential building in unincorporated areas. The new code goes into effect ten days after its publication and will provide strict rules on home Construction, including height, distance from lot lines, foundations. design and size of rooms. Among -the regulations are the following: No frame building hereafter > erected or altered shall exceed two ' stories or thirty feet in height except that private dwellings may be three stories or forty feet high. Buildings with wooden framework clad with, sheet metal or 6stucco or veneered with brick shall be classed as frame buildings. - All buildings or parts thereof to be used as dwellings or for hu man habitation hereafter shall be . erected upon solid foundations of stone, brick tile or concrete and the footings shall not be less • than four feet below the finished surface of the ground. Every building hereafter erect- * ed or converted for residence use ™ shall have a humber of rooms (exclusive of closets, bathrooms, attics and storerooms) equal to or exceeding the number of regular occupants of the building. IMPRESSIVE RITES BROUGHT TO CLOSE PERIOD OF DEVOTION Impressive rites brought. to a close Forty Hours Devotion at St. Patrick's church on Tuesday evening of this week. The special period of devotions began at the igh mass at 9:3ft o'clock Sunday morning. From then until the closing services, parishioners wore present constantly in the cjiurch during the daytime hours/ Seventeen priests present on the altar at Vhe Tuesday evening rites. Rev. Fr. Joseph Blitsch of Johnsburg served as celebrant. Rev. Fr. John Dording of Hartland as deacon, Rev. Fr. Eugene Baumhofer of McHenry as sub-deacon. Rev. Fr. Edward C. Coakley of McHenry as master of ceremonies and Rev. Fr. Frank Miller of Richmond chanted the litany. Other priests in attendance on the altar were Rt. Rev. Msgr. C. S. Nix of McHenry, Rev. Joseph Egan of Woodstock, Rev. L. Dudley Day of Huntley, Rev. James Vanderpool of Wonder Lake. Rev. Bernard and Rev. Andrew, O.F.M., of Crystal Lake, Rev. John T. Smith ana Itev. Michael Shunnahan of St. Mary's in Elgin. Rev. Michael Twomey o*f St. Joseph's hospital. Elgin, Rev. Steve Guesic, Rev. John Costello, Rev. J. Zyskowski and Rev. Joseph, M.S.C., or Aurora. LAKE INCORPORATION VOTE MARCH 25 Public's Approval ; . Would Create Ninth . Village In County PRESENT, MUSICAL PROGRAM MARCH 26 Next Sunday evening, March 26, at 8:15 o'clock in the high school auditorium, a musical program will be presented by the school organizations which will participate in the district music contest at Harvard on Saturday, April 1. Three choruses and the orchestra will present their contest numbers, with eighty-five students taking part. Their selections will be as follows: Girls' chorus, "I Heard A Forest Praying" by De- Rose, and "Lo, A Voice To Heaven" by Bortnianskv; boys' chorus, "Like The Mighty Eagle" by Spohr, and "The Riff Song", by Romberg; mixed a cappella chorus, "To Thee We Sing" by Tkaeh, and "King Jesus Is A-Listenfb'," arranged by Cain; orchestra, "The Bohemian Girl" selection by Balfe, •'Gipsy" overture by Isaac, and "The Black Rose" overture by Brockton, Parents and friends are invited to attend the program, which will be presented free of charge. The thirty-five soloists and numbers of ensemble groups who presented a program last Sunday evening will travel to Arlington Heights this Saturday to vie with other schools in Class B. Whether "or not McCullom Lake will become a village will be answered next Saturday, March 25, when voters in that community go to the polls to decide the issue. An order was entered last week in the county court by Judge Henry L. Cowlin, setting the date. This followed the filing of a petition by more than 100 residents asking for incorporation. If the proposition does carry, McCullom Lake will become the ninth village in the county. Island Lake, which recently favored incorporation in a closely contested vote, lies mainly in Lake county, with the court in that county having called the election. In the petition which was filed recently by residents of the Area, it was stated that more than 300 voters reside within the boundry lines and that no part of the land is within a mile of any other incorporated city or village. Polling Place The beach house has been designated as the polling place, with hours from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Should ^residents favor incorporation, it will become known as McCullom Lake village. One of the first procedures then would be to elect a president and trustees of the village board. The last to incorporate through the county* court was Lakewood, in Graftoa township. Other villages include Huntley, Fox River Grove Union and Cary. The county's five cities arc McHenry, Woodstock, Harvard, Marengo and Crystal Lake. A portion of McCullom Lake's residents oppose incorporation, wishing the community to remain free of village rule. Others feel that its rapid growth in recent years has brought added responsibilities %hicli will be best cared for by local administration. FRANK KEMPFER, SR., NARROWLY ESCAPED DEATH IN ACCIDENT ; Frank Kempfer, Sr., was taken •o the Woodstock hospital on Monday evening about 7:30 o'clock, where lie was found to be suffering from shock, rib, leg and arm Injuries and a broken right shoulder as the result of an auto accident which occurred a short time before. . ^ Mr. Kempfcrwas traveling south when his car swerved out of control on the old Elgin, blacktop road, about three miles south of McHenry. The car left the road, broke* two posts, swerved back across the blacktop, hit a guard rail and plunged into a creek. Mr. Kempfer, alone in the car was found unconscious when rescued by William Coglilan, deputy sheriff who happened along soon after the accident. He found the accident victim still sitting in the car, with water up to his neck. The red glow from the car's taillight had attracted his attention to the creek. Deputy Coghlan summoned a Crystal Lake ambulance and Mr. Kempfer was removed to the hospital. Assisting in removing the victim from the car were Coghlan's brother, Edward Coghlan, Sig Lillegard, James Sherman, Eddie Lutz, Jerry Vratny and George Kopsell. Police Chief John J. McCarthy was present at the scene Mid made a report of the accident. morosE MORE fflECDiCTS FOR 1THENRY COUNTY ti Present System ; Makes Difficult Handling Of Voters LILT LAKE D1RGLARIES Two recent burglaries have been under investigation by Deputy Sheriff Harold Fox of Johnsburg. Both occurred in Lily Lake, where windows and screens were broken and homes ransacked. Nothing was reported missing but there was considerable property damage. The cottages were owned by Mrs. William Lind. McHENRY'S CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY SHERIFF Jacque Hopkins Plays In "A Bell For Adano" f Jacque V. Hopkins of McHenry is participating in arena-type play 4^production experiments at Trinity college which are teaching students how to take the *drama to hundreds of thousands of American community groups which do not have stage and auditoriunf facilities. Hopkins has been cast for the part of "Spinnato" in the play "A Bell for Adano," which the Trin- ~ ity Jesters will present March 30. 31 and April 1 on the floor of Alumni hall gymnasium. Arena style play production is adaptable 9 to community meeting places which do not have stages and elaborate dramatic equipment. A sophomore at Trinity, Jacque CHIEF JOHX J. MCCARTHY Ahnve is pictured McHenry Police Chief John J. McCarthy, who will seek the nomination for sheriff on the Democratic ticket in the April primaries. JTho picture was taken while Officer McCarthy was oil duty at the Corner of Green and Elm streets one recent morning. A veteran of twenty-five years service on the Chicago police force, Mr-^cCarthy has served on the local police force the past four years, the last of which he has been chief. While in Chicago he served most of the quarter ccntury in the downtown district, where his duties ran the gamut of police service, including, uniform, plain clothes, motorcycle, horse and squad car. We Offer Ym Congratulations One of McHenry'B beat loved and oldest residents Is Chris Blake, who next Thursday, March 30, will observe his ninetieth birth day anniversary. Mr. Blake, who has been confined to bed most of the last five months, is eagerly looking forward to the day and will be very happy to have friends call at that time. No celebration has been planned but it is expected that members of Im». Jftmity will he present to extend best wishes. A survey was proposed last week by* Supervisor Charles Dunning of Seneca township to determine whether it might be wise to split th& present thirty-seven precincts in the county, adding to the total number. If action is taken, the voting set-up will be substantially changed. The survey was suggested after Supervisor Dunning told the board that several precincts in the county have been recording more tfian tlie 800 total votes under which the law permits a division. The 1948 vote discloses that the following went over the 800 mark: McHenry 2, 924; McHenry 3. 846; Dorr 2, 929; Dorr 3. 886; Dorr 4, 965; Algonquin 1, 962; Algonquin 2, 850; Algonquin 3, 851; Algonquin 3. 851; Algonquin 4, 813. Mach Work Entailed Upon request, County Clerk Raymond D. Woods explained to the board that under the present permanent registration law it is difficult to handle more than 800 voters in a precinct in any election. Each voter must sign an affidavit and his name must be checked, the time involved being inuch greater than previously.. Although they did not register more than 800 voters in 1948, Clerk Woods added that Marengo precincts as a rule produce more votes, as does Richmond.' Two new precincts were added recently in this area, relieving election duties. They were McHenry 5 and Nunda 4. While many are of the belief that a sp>t of precincts would be desirable, they realize that the task is a tremendous one, with much time and work involved. Clerk Woods recommended that if the step is undertaken it should be started at once in order to insure : »»suipiottpn for the 1952 primaries. CHRIS BLAKE Dr. James O'Herrin Buried on Tuesday Dr. James C. O'Herrin, * practicing dentist at Madison and Paulina streets Chicago, for thirty years, died last Saturday, March 18, in St. Therese hospital, Waukegan, of a heart aihnent. He resided at Island Lake. Survivors include the . widow, Anna; and a daughter, Mrs. Marie Doherty." Services were held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning from ST Gertrude's church in Chicago, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Hopkins of Riverside drive. Hester Oas Station Burglarised This Week Police have been investigating the burglary which took place at the Hester gas station in West McHenry some time between 9 o'clock Sunday night and 7 o'clock Monday morning, when the robbery was discovered. Six dollars in currency was taken in addition to twenty-four cartonc of cigarettes. Entrance to the station was gained by breaking a rear window and the thieves left by a rear door. This is the first burglary to be reported in McHenry in the last year and one-half. The nonagenarian"was born on a farm between McHenry and Johnsburg in 1860 and has always lived in this community. Following his marriage to Miss Anna Miller. the couple resided in Johnsburg for twenty-five years before moving to Pistakee Bay. There Mr Blake was the efficient manager of the Sayer Farms and the Hollenbach estate for many years Since the death of his wife nineteen years ago. he has resided with his daughter and husband. Mr. and Mrs. George Justen, on Green street. Until very recently, Mr. Blake attended mass daily at St. Mary's church and remained an enthusiastic member of a card club made up of some of McHenry's old timers. a club which has only four remaining members. Mr. Blake is well acquainted with the early history of the McHenry and Johnsburg communities and enjoys reminiscing with his many friends, all of whom will be especially welcome at the Justen home next Thursday. Mrs. John Stilling Congratulations are aMb in order for Mrs. John Stilling, Sr., a native of McHenry who has been residing for the past year with a daughter, Mrs^ James Mullins. in Chicago. Mrs.. Stilling celebrated her eighty-fifth birthday anniversary last week, March 15, when she was surprised by members of her family, which included besides the daughter, three sons. John Joseph and Albert, all of McHenry; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Ajnong those attending the party were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stilling and children of McHenry; also Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Etten, Mr. Etten being a brother of Mrs. Stilling. Th§. octogenarian is -ft| good health and remains quite active. NOTICE The McHenry Business" Men's next meeting will be held Monday evening, March 27, at 8 o'clock in the Legion Home. ALTHOFF HARDWARE EMPLOYEES ALTHOFF'S STORE -m it NEW LOU' ->s&' Pictured above are the owners and employees of Althoff's Hardware. Left, from front to rear, are Dick Heuser, Donald Freund, Ralph Bennett, Harry Conway, Ken Gable and John Barnings. Right, front to rear, are Mrs. Harry Conway. Mrs. William H. Althoff, Jack Phelan, William H. Althoff and James Althoff. CORA FLANDERS, 85, RINOWOOD NATIVE, BURIED ON SUNDAY Mrs. Cora Flanders, 85 years old, a native of the Ringwood community, passed away last Thursday evening. March 16, at the residence of Mrs. Jennie Bacon in Ringwood, with whom she had made her home of late. She was the widow of Peabody Flanders Cora Colby Flanders was born March 6, 1865, on a farm south of Ringwood. formerly known to many as the Allen P. Colby Farm She received her education in the Sherman Hill school and spent her childhood days in this community. On April 15,, 1891. she was united in marriage to Blvin P. Flanders at Woodstock. They went to Marshal ltown, Iowa, to live, where Mr. Flanders pursued his occupation of carpenter. They did not remain very long but moved to Norwood Park and then back to the old. farm. About 1907 they purchased a farm on the west shore of McCullom Lake, where they resided until 1915. when they decided to quit farming because of Mr. Flanders' health. They <hen purchased a home in Ringwood, where they lived until 1933, when Mr. FlanderB passed away. Hig widow enjoyed her friends in and around Ringwood until Dec. il, 1948. when she suffered a partial stroke. She gradually recovered and at times yaB able to meet her friends and even enjoy riding. On March 6, she celebrated her eighty-fifth birthday and had the pleasure of her friends calling on her. On March 9. however, she suffered another stroke and passed away on March 16. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Charlotte Gilbert of Chicago and several neices and nephews. The body rested at the Peter M. Justen funeral home until 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. when lasf rites were conducted there, with burial in the Ringwood cemetery. FIRST POST OFFICE ESTABLISHED IN 1S37 The West McHcnry post office has passed into history as an independent office but old timers, especially, will enjoy recalling some of the men who served at its helm during its long existence; also those who were at the head of the McHenry office. Some still may recall the opening of the West McHenry office on June 4, 1883. According to the records of the federal postal department, the first postmaster was Chester V. Stevens, who was appointed on that date. Others followed in this order: Charles A. Walsh, March 1 1886; Chester V. Stevens, April 27, 1889; Maria F. Stevens. June 25. 1890; John W. Kimball, March 19, 1895; Simon Stoffel, Feb. 3, 1899; Henry C. Mead, June 25, 1903; Eber E. Bassett, Aug. 27, 1914; Elmer J. Freund, June 30. 1935. No one is alive today who recalls the first postmaster in McHenry, for it was on Dec. 27, 1837, that the first office was established in the city. Postmasters were Herman N. Owen, Dec. 27, 1837, Christy G. Wheeler, Nov. 27, 1839; Jacob K. Starr, Jan. 16. 1S41; Horace Long. Sept. 2, 1841; Archelaus Sias, July 31, 1845; Herman N. Owen, April 16, 1850; Witlard F. Coleman, Jan. 10, 1853; Richard Bishop, Dec. 6, 1865; Frederick G. Mayes, Sept. 4, 1861. Herman N. Owen, June 2, 1864; John C. Smith, June 11, 1866; Harman S. Gregory, Sept. 20, lSCfe; John C. Smith, March 23, 1870; David S. Smith, May 23. 1870; John M. Smith, iFeh. 8, 1875; Janies B. Perry. May 2, 1877; Chester V. Stevens, Oct. 25, 1882; James B. Perry. May 28, 1883; Jessie M. Wightman, June 22, 1887; Jay Van Slyke, May 14. 1889; Oliver N. Owen. June 23, 1892; Albert Snow, Feb. 8. 1894; Rollin Waite, Feb. 26, 1898; Joseph C. Holly, June 20, 1911; Joseph W. Freund (acting) May 13, 1915; Thomas J. Walsh (acting) Aug. 14, 1915; Thomas J. Walsh, Jan. 10, 1916; Nicholas F. Stellen. Jan. 3; 1925: Walter J. Walsh (acting) Nov. 16. 1927; Walter J. Walsh, May 22. 1928; Albert Krause (acting) June 10, 1930; Albert Krause, Feb. 25, 1991; Eugene R. McGee (acting) April 19. 1935; Eugene R. McGee, Aug. 19, 1935. A long and memorable history is that of the postal department in McHenry, headed by leading men over more than a century of time. FREDERICK BARNES WILL BE KIWANIS GUEST ON MONDAY The MeHenry Township Kiwanfs Club will have a distinguished speaker for its "guest night" next Monday in , the person of Frederick M. Barnes of Chicago. Mr. Barnes is an assistant secretary of Kiwanis International and director of the service organization's field service department. Prior to joining the executive staff of Kiwanis International, the headquarters of which is in Chicago. Barnes practiced law in Jer- VISITED (.HOST TOWS Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Carey relived the colorful history of the old West when they included Knott's Berry Farm and Ghost Town at Buena Park in their visit to Southern. California. The Careys enjoyed the live buffalo, replica of an old gold mine, and the recreation of an authentic old Ghost Town while at Knott's. Other highlights seen on the 350-acre showplace were the old general store, glassblowing shop, covered wagon arflt$£^for square dancing, horse shrfw, little chapel by the lake, and endless acres of flowers, berries and trees. AWARDED CHARTER Secretary of State Edward J. Barrett recently issued a charter to several corporations, including the Committee for Sanitation and _ -Preservation-of Fish and Wild Life in Slocum Lake, a not for profit corporation. Order your rubber stamps at The Plaindealer. FORMER RESIDENT SAVED BY PET DOG ON HARVARD FARM There is at least one county man< who believes in the old adage that a man's best friend is his dog. He Is William Walsh. Harvard farmer, a former resident of the McHenry area for many years. Mr. Walsh went to the hayloft of his barn one afternoon laBt week to look for eggs. He fell head first into a hole in the hay, about eight feet deep, and became wedged in the opening in such a way that he could not free himself. His cries for help were heard by his dog, who began barking frantically. The barks finally attracted the attention of members of the Walsh family. Mr. Walsh's housekeeper discovered him but when she was unable to extricate him summoned Donald Hackman. Harvard chief police, and Patrolman Marvin Swance. The officers finally pulled him to safety but when Mr. Walsh was rescued he estimated that he had been imprisoned for about two hours. He was losing strength when help came. Upon arrival at the Harvard hospital, he was found to be suffering only from bruises about the face. JOSEPH FITZEK DIES Joseph J. Fitzek. 57, a former resident of Algonquin, died last week Wednesday, March 15, in Denver. Colo., following a lingering iljness. He was a brother of Mrs. Nettie Fleming of McHenry. The body arrived in Chicago on Saturday and services were held on Monday morning from St. Odilio church, Berwyn. with burial in St. Boniface cemetery Business Among Most Modern Since Complete Remodeling sey City. New Jersey, where he was also active iii civic and public affairs. He has been admitted to the bar in both New Jersey and Illinois. A Klwanian for twenty-eight years, he has been club president, district governor, a member of several International committees, International trustee for two partment. including all Read the Want Ads! 1 ev I**!! Tof terms and International vicepresident. Barnes served with the American expeditionary forces in World War 1. where he commanded an infantry company. He is a nfember of the American Legion. Among his present responsibilities, Barnes directs the building of new clubs and assists the secretary in administrative matters. The meeting la^t Monday was presided over by Vice-President Joseph X. Waynne in the absence of the president. Mr. Doerfeldt. The Marengo Kiwanis club delivered to the local club the '"travelling gavel." which in turn must be delivered to the DeKalb Kiwanis club within two weeks. This is a very effective method'of stimulating inter-club activities. The Marengo members brought with them another one of their singing proteges in the person of young Edward Wittlief, who entertained the members to the accompaniment of Mrs. Swoffard. There also was a skit by the Marengo Quiz Masters. The McHenry Township Kiwanis are now hard pressed to develop Some local talent for entertainment purposes and this they hope to ac coniplish through tlie good offices of the emiuent musician. Glenn Welty. Albert S. Blake of the Blake Motor Sales. Inc.; and Richard Freund of Freund Oil Company. Inc., were guests at the last meeting and enjoyed themselves so much that they probably will "join up" next week. ^ Inasmuch as there will be at least fifteen guests at the next meeting and a good program has been prepared, it is hoped that the regular members will turn out en masse. Icy Streets Ushered In Spring On Mond^r It wasn't even April Fool's Day, but somebody played a joke on McHcnry and the surrounding area last Monday morning and it wasn't well received. It was the weatherman who hid his head in shame as Mie after another residents awoke to find city streets and highways a sheet of ice on--of all days, the eve of the first day of spring. Winter was slow in arriving but that hasn't niade it any more appreciated when it finally came. Winter coats are found to be just as heavy as always and galoshes are more an inconvenience than er. The optomists keep remindg us that Easter is the ryal sign spring and we hope that are ac- One of the most attractive bu*?^ iness places in McHenry today ill Althoff's Hardware store in West McHenry, which has just town » completely remodeled. It is moat timely that such extensive wortt > should have been undertaken M the Althoff8 observe twenty-five years in business. One of the most noticeaM* changes fs the new color scheflM employed as a division of the vadrious parts of the store. These IW in fresh, spring shades and serro to put each group of articles 4ft; sale in its own department without actually being divided. The manager's office remain# on the first floor and the bookkeeper's office has been moved to the second floor. A new open stairway near tin front of the store leads to a W* modeled basement which hoHM the paint department. Samples ot wallpaper line the walla, Mm handily located in a small roott behind is storage space for Qna*f tities of each item. A newly made room in the mf of the store is given over to tka making 6f keys, a part o$£he *>«•- iness which Is becoming increasingly important. The catalog** service is also in this room. About four weeks was taken flBT the entire remodeling. It is only natural that npatt completion of this venture tka owners should enjoy recalling tit history of the bustssss which they purchased from C. 1. Reihanaur . ger in January of lttt, located in the building which now honsee Schaefer's Grocery. Fire deatxoyed the Justen block in April of 1926, completely demolishing tfce hardware store. In August of IMS the Althoffs opened in a u$W building in the same location. In 1929 they purchased the_QtHfc tier building on Main and Frfint streets and after remodeHbgtiw building moved their hardVM* store to this location. The large tin stop and warehouse on Jtm street was built in 1H4. Store Enpleyees The store's employees James Althoff, son of the owneft. who has taken over the manage ment of the store. He is assisted by Jack Phelan. Mr. Althoff devotes most of his time to the management of the heating and aheet metal department. Ralph Bennett has been wttk the firm for sixteen years. A' very ably runs the service demakes of oil burners and heating equipment. Harry Conway is in charB* of Dri-Gas deliveries, a large ptrt of the business which requires his entire time." Deliveries are made in all parts of McHenry county. Donald Freund. Dick Heuaer and Kenneth Gable work in the sheet metal and heating department and John Barnings is in re-' frigeration service. Ethel Conway, daughter of the Althoffs, has acted as bookkeeper for the past tea years. A. J. K^mhols acts as mate* tenance man. Mr. Althoff is a past preaident of the Illinois Retail Hardware Association. The firm. Itself, is jk charter member of a group of leading hardware dealers who have formed a wholesale hardware distributing company, with Xrl Althoff serving as treasurer. The additional purchasing power givsfe the store many opportunities tor special prices on merchandise which the firm passes on to ita customers. On Tuesday evening of this week, the Northern Illinois Hardware Dealers Group meeting waa held in St. Mary's-St. Patrick's school hall, with about eighthfive present. After dinner waa served and a social hour spent, those present were invited to visit the Althoff store. ANNUAL MEDIGAfc EXAMINATIONS UHDSR WAY IN CITY SCHOOLS The annual medical staminatlons in the \fcHenry schools are now under way and will continue until March 30. This is In cosspliance with the Illinois Health and Physical Education law which requires a physical cxaminatiMi of all children entering school lor the first time and not less ottaa than once every four years there* after. The examination is given to determine the child's physical stataa and health needs and to provide a* opportunity for health educattoa. The boards of education have arranged for these examinations la the schools of McHenry and this year they will include grades 1 asid five and freshmen and seniors. Examinations are given by local physicians in the grade ecjhoal gymnasium, with A- Joanne Rattea, school nana* ia charge e( arraagp» ments. / ; . Mr. and Mrs. Robert Koehr returned from a trip to Worlds.