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The program will Include favorites of the young and old and doubtless prove the attraction it has always been to all Okrnival-goers. • Beginning Sunday at noon and ! continuing until 3 p.m., the ladies of the parish will serve one of C those chicken dinners for which they have gained fame for their culinary art. The menu will include chicken, boiled whole potatoes, frozen peas and corn, relishes, cabbage slaw, cucumbMUMlad and homemade pies. A(. supper , will be served to those who care to make it a complete day of carnival festivities. •: * C a r n i v a l C o m m i t t e e • The committee in charge of the w'^lfalr includes Mrs. Frank Tierney, Mrs. Joseph P. Freund, Mrs. Ben Smith, Mrs. Charles Freund, Mrs. Ben Busch, Mrs. Peter May, Mrs. Ben May and Mrs.' George Huff. - There is no better way to meet friends and renew acquaintances than by attending such an event as is being planned at Spring Qrove this weekend. Relax amid (_ the beautiful surroundings of the ' parish grounds, enjoying the pleasures ®f -tt» MnrinU and remtn- " lacing with otherti oh the highlights of past events. Bank Resources Reach New High McHenry may well be proud of its local bank after studying the statement which appears elsewhere in this issue. On June. SO of this year the statement of the bank, in response to a call of the auditor of public accounts, state of Illinois, showed total resources of 16,845,654.56, a new record high for the institution. f Loans and discounts also estate lished a new high figure of $2,- 735.47. Of this amount, $1,352,609 represents 477 individual loans on real estate security, a majority of PATRICIA GILMORE WON SECOND PLACE IN BEAUTY CONTEST Miss Patricia Gilmore of Lily Lake, the 1949 Marine Day queen, took second place honors last Thursday in a beauty contest in connection with the second annual picnic sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce of Waukegan, held at Gages lake. Tho queen'8 title went to a 14-j*4ar-old girl from the home city. , . Actually, Miss Gilmore's rating was excellent in view of the fact that the judging was done by the large crowd which attended, making the contest one of popularity Auditor J. W. North reviewed the annual audit of city accounts with this council Monday night at the regular meeting, stressing the which are amortized monthly pay-!as" well as beauty. The "local en'-|need of additional revenue ta the A. « • . -- . ' <1 An Wl > PARKING METER CONSIDERED BY CITY COUNOt a. Tnrislliitnn Provide For Much Needed Rfvmui raent loans on homes in McHenry and vicinity. It is evident that the bank has been helpful to many veterans and others in acquiring ownership of their homes. Loans for farming and business purposes are- also w» active. The baak is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and also the Federal Reserve System. It has been serving McHenry and the surrounding community since 1906. The bank's cashier, Robert L. Weber, on June 20 observed his twenty-fifth anniversary as an employee of the bank, and during this long period of time has won the friendship and respect of the bank's many patrons. Gerald Cdrey, president, has an even longer period of efficient service to his credit. He has been with the bank for twenty-nine years. Assistant cashiers are Jftfries Larkin, Vern, Harrison and Thomas F. Bolger. Directors' are C. J. ReihaxiPperRer, WilMam M. Carroll, Dr. William Nye, Gerald Carey and Robert L. Weber. try's showing as a comparative unknown In the Waukegan area was commendable. There were thirteen entries in all. each representing a Waukegan business firm. Miss Gilmore was entered under the sponsorship of the Hein store, where she has been employed since late in May as an assistant to the buyer in the sportswear department. This work is in connection with her studies at Loyola university, which she will attend next fall for her second year enrolled in the school of commerce. ONLY ACTIO* OF CITY COUNCIL WILL SXTEND RENT RULES "Federal rent 'control will auto- ~ matically end in McHenry on Dec. 31 unless the governing body of the city asks for a continuance of federal control for the period Jan. ) through June 30, 1951," J. Bdwin > Porter, associate area rent direc- ' (or of the Waukegan (Woodstock) fent office stated this past week. "The recently passed Illinois enabling act requires that local governing bodies take affirmative action before Sept. 1 if they want federal rent control beyond the ^ Mid of the year. This action must be by resolution passed for that purpose by a three-fifths vote of Ml the members elected to the local governing body, according to the Illinois law." "If no proper affirmative action Is taken/' Porter stated, "federal rent control automatically ends In McHenry on Dec. '31, 1950." "Where such action for continu- £ ance of controls is taken", explained Porter, "rent control will continue to be administered by the Office of the Housing Expediter, the federal agency being responsible financially and administratively for control." "Going on record (tor continuance of control beyond the end of the year does not mean that controls cannot be lifted from the area at any time, should the situ- 0 ation warrant and the neceasary steps taken." Arnold Rauen Speaker . At Convention Banquet Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Rauen attended a banquet at the Hotel Faust in Rockford last Sunday evening. The banquet was in connection with the eighte^th anfjl. nnal thirteenth district convention of the Order of Ahepa, ;* ,' greek fraternal order. More than 1,000 delegates attended. Mr. Rauen, director of savings bonds for the state of Illinois, was a guest speaker, as were state representatives and senators. DRAFT HEADQUARTERS Announcement was made this «-feek that selective service headquarters will be opened in the Dacy building, over the Walsh grocery store, in Woodstock as soon as equipment and records arrive from Rockford. Information was given out by John White, chairman of the county draft |>oard. Registration will continue In the office of the county clerk Until the new set-up is completed, •the first notices summoning Illinois men to report for physical ex V* «mlnations in the draft went into COUNTY WON FIRST HONOBS AT STATE'S "BLACK-WHITE" SHOW McHenry county took first place honors in the tenth annual state "Black and White" show held at Mooseheart last Saturday. Exhibitors Jto*L the <flOnnty »aa eight firsts, two seconds, two thirds, four fourths and one fifth place. "Milkmaid Ormsby Jane", owned by Hickory Creek Farms, McCullom Lake, was judged senior champion, grand champion, best udder female and best aged cow. There were twenty-one entries in the "aged cow" group and the average entry had an 800-pound fat production. The local cow had a record production of 1,016 pounds of fat and 26.000 pounds of milk. The cow received ninety-three points, three more than the necessary number to win an excellent rating. . Three Slightly Hurl In Auto Accident Three persons were slightly injured in ' an accident which occurred last Sunday afternoon about 4 o'clock when a car driven by Carl E. Jacobs, 32 of Chicago, stopped suddenly at the city limits, Richmond. The auto was struck in the rear by a car driven by Ernest R. Schroeder of Rt. 4, McHenry. Mary Jacobs and Lucille Walstorff, both of Chicago, passengers in the Jacobs car, were slightly Injured. Mrs. Mesa Schroedcr of McHenry struck her head against the windshield but was not badly injured. MUSIC PROGRAM FRIDAY EVENHK) HAS TWO FEATURES Only two concerts remain in the summer series of band concerts in McHenry, the first of these to take place Friday evening, July 21, at 8 p.m. on the school grounds. It will feature a solo by Harold Wilier and two spirituals by an octet. The McHenry Choral Club will sing three numbers on the final program. This week's concert will be as follows: "The Star Spangled Banner." March, "Man Among Men"--Fill- :T more--Dedicated to John Dreymiller, American Legion Service Officer. Walts* "Girl of My Dreams"--Arr. by Buchte. TJverture, Selection from, "Bohemian Girl"-- Balfe. Popular Number, "Tell Me a Story" --Stock. March, "His Honor"--Fillmore. Dedicated to Ifoyor George P. Freund. Walts. "Nights of Gladness"--Ancliffe. Polka Tune, "Clarinet Polka"--arr. by Bennett. Overture, "Americana" Buchtell. Waltz, "8chool Days" -- arr. by Buchtell. March, "U.S. Field Artillery"-- » Sousa--Vocal Refrain by Harold Wilier, sound effects by the American Legion firing squad. Fox Trot, "Margie"--arr. by Buchtell. Popular Number, "Home Town Band"--Nagy, Lance, Canton. Finale, "God Bless America"--Berlin. near future. Not unlike any individual pr business, the city of McHenry and every city has found expenses mounting from year to year. Income has not kept paee with mounting costs of operation. Contrary to popnlar belief, cities have not benefits# greatly from rising property taxes. The corporate tax rate remains the same with the controversial But-1 ler Act and its method of computing: the tax tending to curb the expected additional revene. Aid to cities in meeting their rising costs of operation has been a subject of discussion in the state legislature and is expected to be a major issue next January when the sixth General Assembly will convene However, should the legislature see fit to allow a raise in levies, the cities will not benefit sooner than the year 1952. Commends Beard While Auditor North cofomtaded the local board for (heir handling of funds in the past year, stating that many municipalItiea were faced with deficits, he arged Immediate thought and plans for keeping the financial structure ta a sound position. Bolstered by a survey ta the p year among the business men of McHenry, the council to n< strongly considering the in stalks tion of parking meter*. Inqutrf in *ario«» small cftfttathe area indicate that early opposition has faded with the realization that income Is neceaaary to maintain the standards expected in this day and age. Members of the local council expressed themselv*>H as disliking the necessity of having to curtail needed improvement and desired maintenance program* through lack of funds. Installation of parking ntfters appears to be fhe most fej}*th:«- plan at presemt for securing much needed revenue In the Cit^ of Mo- SLOT MACHINE PERMITS McHenry county ranked fourth in the purchase of government stamps for slot machines in northern Illinois, according to a report made last week by John T. Jarecki, director of internal revenue. A total of 248 stamps were purchased in the year ending June 30, trailing Lake with 561, Cook with 482 and LaSalle with 328. Stamps cost $100 each and one is required for each slot machine. Garden Show Will Be Held August 18 The McHeary Woman's club is holding Its annual garden show on Friday, Aug. 18. The committee is happy to announce that through the generous cooperation of Gus Freund, they are again able to use the facilities of his International Harvester building show room for the exhibit. Anyone who attended last year's show will remember to what advantage the blooms showed in this fine setting. All garden enthusiasts in the community are cordially invited to exhibit in any of the various classes for flowers and vegetables. Any questions which may arise should be referred to the following committee chairmen who will be most happy to answer them, general chairman, Mrs. Jules % seth. )-chafnMn, Mrs. Olive Hoyte and Mrs. Oeorge Stilling. Flower arrangements and miniatures, Mrs. C. W. Goodell. Special blooms and plant arrangemeata, Mrs. Robert Thompson. Fruits and vegetables, fttira. Richard Flemlag. Table arrangements, Mrs. N. J. Hill. Refreshments. Mrs. Vale Adams. Bake sale, Mrs. George Stilling. Finance, Mrs. Keith Foster. The committees would also be glad to hear from exhibitors whose arrangements will require extra space in order that accommodations may be made for them. TWO HOSPITALIZED FOLLOWING HEAD-ON COLLISION JULY 15 Two men were hospitalized at Woodstock l£st Saturday evening following the head-on collision c( their cars about 8:20 o'clock on Rt. 120, just east of Lily Lake. Most seriously injured was F. Koon of 610 Lincoln Place, Highland Park, who was driving a 1940 Plymouth. His car collided with another driven by Carl Milinac of Rt. 8, McHenry. Both cars left the road and the Koon auto was soon s mass of flames. Had there not been witnesses to the accident, it Is doubtful if the injured man would have been taken out in time. The local fire department was called to extinguish the flames. Both drivers were taken to the Woodstock hospital, where Koon is still a patient. Milinac suffered cuts about the face which required several stitches to close, but has been released from the hospital. We Offer Ym Laat Safctfday and Sunday open house was Md at the Feltz home i Waakagaa street, honoring Mrs Innle Mack on the occasion of ier ninetieth birthday annivexaary fliwalfc natghbors and relatives called to offer congratulations and best wishes to this lovely lady, who seems to - be touched lightly by the years. The fact that one is able to ob serve such an anniversary is in Itself unusual, but when a 90- year-old hostess is able to mingle with her guests, serving refresh- Henry. 'F-; FbchMrt Boxn W|i Best In Broed Title Clinaude's Count V. D. Karlo. one of the young boxer dogs of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fischer Qf Country Club subdivision, took honors last Sunday at the "Sanction Match" held in Elgin, sponsored by the Fox Valley Kennel club. The competition attracts, for the most part, animals which are making a start in their bid for fame. Karlo was declared by the judges as best in breed and also took third place in - his group (working dogs). He is the son of the Fischer's dog, Ginger Snap, and the late Champion Karlo V. D. Wolffchlucht. Subscribe for The Plaindealer COURT OF HONOR TO QUEEN: meats and adding her wit to the general conversation, it is even Bore outstanding. Mrs. Block is in good health and «p and about each day. She takon an interest in current 'events and is a firm believer in the old adage that "you're only as old as you feel," She Was born in Germany but came to this country In 1874-, at the age of 14. The family resided on the old Hanley farm near McHenry, but her memories there are brief. Two weeks after arriving hera she went to live on another farm in Bull Valley, where her brother helped with the outdoor chorea and she aided with the work about the home. It was a lonely time*for young Minnie Pooirening, for she could speak no English at the time. Her recollection of early days in McHenry bring to mind inconveniences of years ago-- no sidewalks or cement roads. Besides Mrs. Martha Felts, with whom she has made her home since selling her home on John street eight years ago, where she had lived since her marriage, shs s four other living children, frank Block of Marengo. Mrs. Elsie Voeltz of McHenry. Mrs. Elfrleda Dryer of Forest Park and Lewis Block of McHenry. 8he also has fourteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. These ten girls were photo- selected. They will make up her Gloria Walker, Terry Miller. Margraphed on the stage of the local high school soon after the Marine Day queen, Johnnie Simon, was court of honor. Left to right, the girls are Nancy Kurbyun, Eve Lynne, Ann Bockman, Mary Unti, garet Bolger (third place), Pat Crue, Lillian Hansen (rwinerap), and Beverly Schwerman. ATTEND FDfEBAL Mrs. Betty Nielsen and daughter, Betty, and Mrs. Joanne Rulien attended funeral services for Anthoiiy Ostroff, 64, in Aurora last week Wednesday. Mr. Ostroff was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Nielsen. JOHNNIE SIMON, 23> SELECTED TO REIGN AS QUEEN ON MARINE DA* ' Brunette Beauty Will Also Vie For Title At McHenry County Fair3^: COUNTY FAIR OPENS DOORS NEXT THURSDAY Members Of Local Organisations Have Entered Competition E. I). BnkkOm, president of the McHenry county fair, promises a much larger fair than in 1949, with livestock, agricultural products and home economics entry estimates running almost double those in 19^$. This section of the fair 18 limited to junior entries, including F.F,A. members from McHenry, Lake Boone and part of Cook county. Dates are July 27, 28, 29 and 30. The McHenry community* active 4-H clubs and its high ranking Future^ Farmers of America dr&nlzdt!on artf fTOIt interest In the fair's competition. There will be six entries from the F.F.A. In the dairy, poultry and swine classes. The only local 4-H club for bo'ys Is the Busy Three group members of which completed their entries at Tuesday evening's meeting. The Happy Clover (cooking) club and the Sunshine Girls (clothing) club of Riugwood are both entered in the 4-H classes and at least two members hsve also entered in open competition. Wonder Lake's en tries include those of the Busy Bumble Bees and the Handy Helpers. Commercial exhibit space, which is still available according to A. A. Anderson, Harvard, will Include 1,400 feet of outside display space and 52 inside spaces in two large tents and under the grandstand. A third large tent may have to be obtained. Wm. Russell, chairman of the horse program, has the new race track 4n fine shape and promises fine race programs for Saturday and Sunday afternoons after the youth showing is completed Sat urday noon. Russell expects a fine horse pulling contest Sunday mornihg. The home, economics and floral exhibits committees, headed Dy Mrs. Ray Deneen, Marengo, and Mrs. Ray Rattray, Algonquin, will take over the large highway building at the south end of the fairgrounds and will use the stage in the huge Public Service of Northern Illinois tent nearby for their demonstrations. The Boy and Girl Scouts will use these same facilities and the boys will have an encampment on the grounds. Ice Revue The Tivoli exposition shows will arrive Tuesday, July 25. and will feature an Ice revue directed Lv the same director who made such a hit at the railroad fair in Chicago the last two years. In dic8U88lng gate admissions. B&kkom stressed the fact that no. one but exhibitors will be admitted free. Exhibitors include all 4-H and F.F.A. members and Boy and Girl Scouts who are exhibiting in the regular classes. racing and horse show exhibitors, and commercial exhibitors will have two passes each for em ployees. Everyone who is a member the Fair Association will recej^. season ticket good at the r all four days and nights. 2ND PRICES ships are on sale at all the county and many houses for $1.60. Gentlemen prefer brunettes--at least three of them did last Sunday morning when they selected lovely Johnnie Simon to reign over Marine Day festivities as the second annual queen. She succeeds Miss Patricia Gilmore of Lily Lake, also a dark haired beauty, who* captured the title last year. The judges, Max Kolin, Chicago photographer, Glenn Welty« musical director of The North* 1 sent at the judging. Miss dilasil' spoke a few words of introducttaMk and after the queen was Mayor George P. Freund offered congratulations, and speaking aft behalf of those in charge of Mavtafc Day, thanked members of tta court for the time *nd effort eae* pended in making the day such a success. Sponsors Sponsors for the girls wer* a* 1 enters, and Hugh Murphy of McHenry, Chicago business man, selected the 28-year old girl over twr who*wHyf-Wake up'lrtr* Miss Simon (who is really not a Miss but the wife of Emil Simon), had as her sponsor the Freund Oil company. The field was narrowed to five after the eleven girls walked twice across the stage at the local high school. They made an imposing picture as they made their way gracefully onto the stage, attired in bathing suits of pastel shades which enhanced their natural beauty. From the last three girls selected, Margaret Bolger, Lillian Hansen and Johnnie Simon. Miss Hansen, a blonde, and Miss Simon were called back once more and the final decision made. Bora In South Miss Simon la a native of Decatur, Ala., where she was born Aug. 25, 1926. She graduated from the Decatur high school and worked for a time as a bookkeeper and typist in a laundry in that city. In 1949 she met Emil Simon of McHenry while he was serving in Uncle Sam's army near her home town. The following year she moved to St. Paul. Minn., but their correspondence continued and following the completion of his army service that year he traveled to f3t. Paul to renew the acquaintance. They were married in Chicago on June 7, 1947, and have lived in McHenry since that time. The new queen won her greatest number of friends and acquaintances during the year she was employed at the Fitzgerald cleaning establishment. Very appropriately In line with her title as Marine Day queen is Miss Simon's hobby of swimming. although she has done little of it this year. Other Interests are bowling, golf and dancing. She has a southern accent which has not changed in the time since she has moved here and which fascinates those who hear her. The new queen lives at 108 Park street with her husband and sistAi la-law, Emily Simon. Her P" " Mrs. J. B. French still Decatur, Ala., and helives in Minnesota-* Winning title was Johnnie until MICHIGAN CELgJlY HjEART$ m * m follows: Margaret Bolger, Vyd» tal's Hardware; Mary Untl, er; Pat CUM. i; Association; Gloria Walker, Donald's Grill; Lillian mpsfc Jake-Will Food shop; Bfeftftl Schwerman, MOOee** Clotlrtpf, Store; Terry Miller, Nye Draia; 7 Ann Bockman, A. S. Blake Malar • j Eve Lynn, Theodore Olse* -aai' || Son and Nancy Kurbyun. Club UljN moor. From now until Marine Day a# Sunday, July 80, the 1IM and her court will find little for themselves. After that dahi each one will very likely ha aM| to give a vivid description of III advantages and disadvantagea at being a Celebrity. Next Saturday. July 22. will h» the last day for casting votea IMP favorites. While the queen wt* selected for her beauty poise, A, prize winners will be those have ranked highest in'the Television Shew McHenry area residenta television will not want to the appearance of the eleven girls on Jim Moran'a Coartaagr Motors show on the evening «t • . Sunday, July 23, Two days latar, on July 25, the queen's dinner wffi be served to Miss Simon and h*f| ' court at the Villa Hotel Resort. July 27 is "Fair Day" In for the bevy of beauties. of a request from fair oftk the girls spend the entire dajf there, the dinner originally planned for the Bismark hotel hsi been canceled. Instead, they wSS spend the day somewhat aa follows: Publicity pictures during the morning, lunch at Harbor Vlev Rest, inspection of Weatinghoaaa and Illinois Bell Telephone exhibits, witness Frontier Freedom p*» geant, attend "Music in the RomhF* and the Cypress Gardens whtaf thrill show. They will also t£ guests ~ "• *- company its "C* ey«* •*r - t. It. 5c bunch 15c PLAX *fc RE On Friday evening. S o'clock there will of all local members uating class of 193 gion Home. The p make plans for a rev near future. WE KNOOU&AGB ^ JfRIDAY SHOPPING ;- ^ OPEN TILL 9 0D ST0R s^L*