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LOCAL STORES •SHOWING MANY Merchandise Is Reduced To Mere frectioii For Sato t Two more inlHitie dollar days ire coming to McHeiiry this weekend, Aug. 18 and 19--two more .Jjjfays when residents of this community may take advantage of the Outstanding sales which local ilrms are offering. McHenry merchants find that <all is almost at hand and must Clear their shelves to make room --^#for new shipments. Much of the % merchandise which is still avallable Is of .non-seasonal nature, fet must be disposed of at a fractional of their original price be- Cause of these new orders scheduled to arrive in the near future. Bargains are featured which will attract all members of the household. Ladles will be especially interested in specially priced cotton dresses, gabardine skirts and nylons, as well as a wonderful qffer ' on fine wrist watches. For their # Offspring, they will not want to iftisH sleepers, reduced more than 'louble, or a special selection of large dolls. Men's IteMS ^ Men will eye with interest for their wardrobe, meu's tee shirts, all wool sweaters for fall, slacks, much reduced, and athletic shirts. The handy man will look twice at Qip«cial buys on paint, plastic seat cushion*, and^ a apecial.^911 hack laws, white the fisherman will ^ look into a discount on rods and teels. Special buys for the home include bed lamps and tilt back chairs in the furniture line and . such food values as old fashioned bulk butter and sliced bacon among many. Other items which are being reduced eipeclally for this sale .nclude items for the medicine chest, figurines, water bottles, rubberised gloves and aluminum percolators. Other business firms cemlnd the public of the value of the dollar fnvested in insurance and in the local bank. And don't forget, $1.50 will bring the Plaindealer into your home for one year if you are a new subscriber, m FIELD TRAINING .* Special Event At Flower Show The spacious showroom at the International Harvester building on Elm street will be transformed Friday into a place of beauty, combining the finest in garden and flower specimens in one category and the lovli«|| table If settings and unusual egpSnior's I" Items in the other. Among thoee Who have devoted many hours for the success of the event is Mrs. Jules Gonscth, general chalrmfen, as, well as her long list of committee chairmen. Mrs. Ota Gygi and Mrs. Clarence Anglese' have arranged a special feature this year which is sure to attract all who attend. The show- . ings which will be at 2, 4 and 8 I J| p.m., will feature the following local young people? Barbara Marticke, Catherine Wolfe. Sue Ann Stinespring, Elaine Kitchens. Kay Smith. Patty McCurdy, Kathleen Anderson and Ltajia Anderson. The exact nature of the feature -has not been divulged and the two chairmen hope to keep it secret until "curtain time" tomorrow. Rita Deels of Algonquin will , furnish accordian muatc. fV Those who witnessed last year's ^ show will recall thai the special event was a very beautiful wedding scene complete with bride »nd attendantts, who posed for photographers in one corner of the room especially set aside for ihem and featuring a formally set bridal table. The scene was complete, even to appropriate nuptial music. * Ladies and gentlemen, alike, will Mr want to set aside a few minutes ,. , on Friday. Aug. 18, to se« this worthwhile annual show. All entries must he in by 10:80 lii order to be judged. Doors open to the general public at 1 p.m. and close at # p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bauer and eon have returned to Tulsa, Okla., after visiting with his parents, Mr. t-a Mrs. Joseph Banff, HARRY MUELLER Harry Mueller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Mueller, left for Camp McCoy last week to continue his field training in the Illinois National Guard. Pfc. Mueller is in his third year with Company D, 129th Infantry, 44th Division, of Waukegan. Ferol Martin Outstanding At 1950 State Fair Ferol Martin, daughter of Sir. and Mrs. Clinton Martin, won top county honors last Saturday at 'the state fair at Springfield for the workmanship and modeling of her cotton' dress. She also Ml select^: ed one of twenty girls named as' outstanding tin competition more than 190 from sixteen ties In the state. Ferol and four others, Darlene Andreas of Ringwood, Mary Ellen Evans and Cheryl Byers of Woodstock and Barbara Lekburg of Crystal Lake, made the trip to Springfield last Thursday and spent most of their time the two days following having their garments judged. Previous to modeling on Saturday, the girls had their entries examined by other 4-11 competitors, by home advisors from throughout the state and by home economic leaders from outside the 4-H organisation. On Saturday, each girl was given a participation ribbon and made her way across the stage, with only the outstanding girls being called back. . McHenry county's five entries appeared with those ffom sixteen counties comprising one district, with other district winners being proclaimed on other days. Ferol, a graduate of the local high school with the class of 1949 and winner of the American Legion aWard, wfll enter the University of Illinois as a sophomore this fail. Beverly Mackey Winner In Heart Tag Day Sales At the close of the "Red Heart Tag Day" held On Saturday by the Volunteers of America to aid destitute mothers with children in care of tho, organization in this state, Mrs. Hill, who had charge of the • affair, reports that Beverly Mackfc-y was entitled to the first prize having secured $29.61. The second prise was won by Shirley Thurwell, who had $28.99. Thee third' winner, Sandra Walsh, had $19.66 and the fourth was Lillian Koehler. Other workers were made happy with money for the movies. TThe sponsors are grateful to tntae who Vorked so faithfully all day and to every one who contributed. in any way toward the success of the occasion. Crystal Lake Girl Hurl. In Accident On Rl. 31 A Crystal Lake girl, Louise Lillegard. 16. suffered a broken shoulder and other injuries last Sat. night in an accident which occurred on state route 31. a mile south of McHenry. The auto in which she was riding with James Berginal, 17. of Milwaukee, went out of control and overturned. Berginal suffered only bruises and shock but his companion was liken to the Woodstock hospital for treatment. Deputies Howard Cairns and Lynn Merwin investigated the accident. JOANNE RUUEN PRESENTED GOOD CITIZENSHIP AWARD Mrs. Joanne Ruiien. was- presented with the good citizenship award and the local fire department w|th the scrvice award for local organizations On Sunday evening at the V.F.W. carnival. The former is the highest award made by the national Veterans of Foreign Wars organization. Mrs. Rulicn, local school nurse, was recognized by the veterans' organization for her many hours of service to the community in maintaining a fine health program. The McHenry firemen were awarded for the splendid service which they render the city and surrouudiiig area year 'round, twenty-four hours a day. Last year's winners were John Dreymiller and the American Legion Post, No. 491. We Offer Yott Congratulations Li vine MI Riverside Drive Is a tery remarkable woman who will observe her ninety-first birthday anniversary tomorrow. Aug. 17, although one would never guess to know her that she had passed 70. Keen of mind |U)4 nimble of step, Mrs. Minnie .Schueneman gets a great deal more pleasure out of life today than numerous people her junior by thirty years. An eye condition threatened her sight two years ago and for a time lessened her activities, but MISSIE SCHUENEMAN today she is greatly improved and happy to, resume her favorite pastime of playing cards. Minnie Kuhnert was born in Woodstock, Aug. 17, 1859 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kuhnert. The family moved to Johnsburg when she was still a baby and when only 3 took up residence in Waukegan so that the children might receive their education In Jarger schools then existed in this community in those early days. When young Minnie, the youngest of the five, completed her studies at the age of 14. the family returned to Johnsburg and her father became proprietor of a general store which also served as a Rpstoffice at that time. In 1882, Minnie Kuhnert was united In marriage with John Schueneman in a double nuptial service which also united her sister Josephine, and Joseph Heimcr of Johnsburg. The couples left immediately after/ the service for Chicago, where! both made their home for many years. The Schuenemans returned te McHenry from Chicago in 1922 and five years later her husband died. Since 1932. when her daughter and family moved here, she has resided with them. Mrs. Schueneman has three liv- -iitg children. Charles J. and Henry J. of Chicago and Mrs. Elvira S. Durland of McHenry: also nine grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. A son, Leo A. died in 1935. Memories which would do much to enhance any history of early days in this community remain in the mind of Mrs. Schueneman today and her manner of recalling the highlights make her extremely interesting as a conversationalist. Among them are happenings in her own family -- happenings which are not dimmed by time. She remains an animated "young" woman of 91 who refuses to let the years take their toll. Margaret Rullivaa Observing her eighty-second Popular Guest Star To Appear At Fashion Show The annual f&shion revue spoil;, sored by St. Mary's-St. Patrick's school P.T.A. and presented by Betty Nielsen will take place at. the Villa Hotel Resort on Thursday, Aug. 24. beginning at 1:30 o'clock. It will be prectM by a dessert luncheon whlet^fi, being served through the MMBtfety of Mrs. Zee. This event annually attracts hundreds of ladles frost IKlfenry aud the surrounding comnjtiltles. with Mrs. Nielsen ahowtai; what is nefer in fashion for fall aad winter. Besides a prevue of the very latest in styles, milady will also be In line to receive some Very •lovely prizes. The following models have boon selected to take part: Mra. Will Edmler and Miss Joan Del fosse of Chicago, Mrs. James Ludford of Northbrook, Mrs. N. J. Hill, Mrs. Walter Haug, Mrs. Joanne Rultra, Mrs. LeRoy Melsek, Mrs. Fred Walker, Mrs. Clarence Niesen, Mrs. Fred Wahl. Mrs. Vale Adams, Mrs. James Althoff, Miss Helen Heide, Miss Phyllis Smith, Miss Joann Durland, Miss LueiUe Keener, Miss Marlon Schweitzer, Mtss Mary Unti, Miss Tereaa Caputo. Miss Nancy Siemon, Miss Carol Arvidsen, Miss Mnrlene Arvidsen. Miss Patricia Gilmore, Miss Kathleen Henn and Mrs. Kvl Fredrlcksen. Mrs. Ray McGee wlH serve as mistress of ceremonies aad Miss Betty Nielsen as narrator. The P.T.A. is fortunate U sectoring as guest -artist the aca^npM* «d haftHlt, Ml«s fJJertra' {siwmfal of Stage and radio renown. She will render her selections on the very finest instrument supplied through the courtesy of Lyon and Healy company of Chicago. Miss Simonini'8 Hollywood experiences have been many and varied, where she served for a time u secretary to film stars Joan Crawford and Mickey RoOney. Tickets selling at one dollar may be purchased in advaace from Mrs. Nielsen, the Toddler Shop, Town and Country Studio or Mrs. Arthur Tonyan, chairman of ticket sales. General chairmen of the event are Mrs. Roy Kent and Mrs. Arnold J. Rauen. UTILE GERMAN BAND OF THIRTIES Musicians Plan To Use Hobby For Own. Others' Enjoyment McHENRY'S GERMAN BANDS birthday anniversary* on Tuesday, Aug. 15, was Mrs. John J. Sullivan, a resident of Woodstock for many years and now residing with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Yegge, on Main street. Mrs. Sullivan was born in MARGARET SULLIVAN McHenry but lived most of her life in the county seat Other children who spent some •ime with their mother on Tueslay were William of McHenry and lohn and George of Woodstock. All three served In the armed forces during the first world war, is did a fourth son, Delbert, who died in 1921. * Mrs. Sullivan is not the only member of her family to become an octogenarian. £ftte has two brothers, George and Matthew Butler, the former of Lake Geneva and the latter of Hartland. who are S7 and 85 years old respectively. ' Even though Marine Day, 1950, is ito+ but a memory, a good many folks are still talking about the liuie German band which played so enthusiastically and well that day. The small group of musicians, taking their place in the parade betw&ait -beautifully decorated floats and attractive, uniformed bauds, were not to go unnoticed. The old German tunes they played, their quaint attire and especially their lively spirit endeared them to the large crowd. Long after most folks had forgotten the parade and were preparing for the afternoon's events, the little band was still playing favorite tunes in different parts of town. Thetr enthusiasm was something which not only belonged to them but which in some manner they managed to transmit- to their listeners. Revival of the band which started twenty years ago Bet many people to reminiscing, especially sihee It occurred on Marine Day when one could not help but contrast the day'a crowds with the comparative quiet country atmosphere bf the early 'thirties. Prominent in the first band, as •today were the Vycltal brothers, Charles, Harold and Richard, and the SchaJXer team, composed of fttinrv. tin director, and Stanley, his son. on the baritone. Other members Included Eugene Sayler and Meivtn Belcher, the latter of Woodstock. Early Apparaaces The first appearance .of the little German band, formed about 1*30, was before the Community Club of Johnsburg in the basement of the school which burned a few years ago. This led to other invitations until the group of musicians became one of the most popular organizations in this area. Other appearances included concerts at Mooseheart, Elgin state hospital, Round Lake, Volo, Spring Grove and Johnsburg church picpics among others. At the time that prohibition was repealed, they recall with a smile how one of their members sought permission to leave school for a short while so that the band could present a concert during the open house at the McHenry Brewery. The town was Jubilant and what started as a abort concert turned into a program of several hours duration. By the late thirties the younger boys were reaching manhood and one by one completing their local education. Contrary to the words of the oM popular song, it was school beds rather than wedding bells that were breaking up the gronp. J. Eugene Sayler, the bass drum player, Stanley Vycltal, the clarinetist, and Richard Vycital, the cornetist. left McHenry to fur- : ther their studies. Eugene became I Dr. Sayler, dentist, Richard became |Dr. Vycital, M.D, and Stanley | studied ifiuslc. By late 1941 the war made the disbandment process complete, for others of the original group had joined the services. Everyone enjoyed the revival of the little German band on Marine Dat but only those who remembered their early history could really appreciate the enthusiasm and love of music which exists within the group. Amidst their many other duties, here are local men who have found a worthwhile hobby which extends beyond their own enjoyment to bring pleasure to others. Above are members of tne revived German band, whiclr has brought pleasure to local residents in its one appearance this summer. Left to right: Henry Schaffer director; Stanley Vycital, clarinet; Harold Vycital, trombone; Earl I\)mrening. bass; Stanley Schaffer, baritone; Fred J. Svoboda, snare drum; Joe Stof^pl and Charles Vycital, cornets. In front, Paul Struck, bass drum. une or those pictured, Earl Pomrening, was not with the group in their public appearance two weeks ago, his part having been taken by Don Stadtfield of Wauconda. One of the members, Dr. Richard Vycltal, was not present when the picture WSB taken as he is serving with the medical corps at Camp Williams at Camp Douglas, Wis. A Novena for World peace ended at St. Mary's church last Monday evening, with a large number attending the last devotions. Services were held each evening at 7:30 during the previous week. Three Spend Encampment Period At Camp McCoy Sgt. James McCulla of Park street, Cpl. William W. Hecht of McCullom Lake and Sgt. Laurence W. Haug of Shalimar are spending a fifteen-day encampment period at Camp McCoy, Wis., with the forty-fourth infantry division of the Illinois National Guard. The three young men are members of the headquarters detachment unit of Waukegan. Sgt. McCulla is a member of the public Information office and the other two are members of the G-2 (Intelligence) section. Read the Want Ada! Above picture was taken the 'thirties and shows the original little German band from which the newly organized musical group was revived. Left to right: Henry Schaffer, director; Stanley Vycital, clarinet; Harold Vycital, trombone; M. Belcher, bass; Stanley Schaffer, baritone; Dr. J. Eugene Sayler, bass drtim; Dr. Richard Vycital and Charles Vycital, cornets. This picture was taken a few years after the band was organized. DEATH 0JUMED TWO RES0ERTS OF Thomas Thwineeon. Awning Maker.For Many Tun DM i vi LOG/VLSGHOOLS PREPARING FOR FAjl OPENING Registration Days Planned For Last Week In August If the brightening of soap and water and paint has any effect upon the outlook of young people, the start of school next month should be anything but unpleasant. In all local educational institutions, summer housecleaning has been in progress for several weeks so that Sept. 1 will find spotless rooms in which to start nine months of study. The basement corridor and floors of seven classrooms are being repainted in the high school, as well as most of the walls and woodwork being washed. The--main office is being entirely redecorated and the woodwork being white enameled in the. domestic science department. An improvement is noted in the new lawn, sidewalk and curb which has been put (n at the rear of the structure, around the new building. t Authorities are happy that for the first time in the school's history the state's physical requirements of one period of P.E. a day for each student will be met. Registration Registration days at the high school will be Aug. 28 and 29 in preparation for the opening of school at 1 o'clock on Tuesday. Sept. 5. At that time .students will become acquainted with four new teachers who are joining the faculty. More details will appear in next week's issue of the paper. Both the Lily Lake school, which is a part of the consolidated grade school district, and the kindergarten on Waukegan street have undergone extensive painting, the LOCAL FACTORIES HAVE MEN TRAINED IN FIRST AID CLASS NA standard first aid course began last Monday, Aug. 14, in the Woodstock Armory, with representatives from several county factories employing 100 or more people taking part. Local factories sending from two o four men at company expense are Admiral of McHenry and Edwal Laboratories of Ringwood. Others in the county include Electric Auto-Lite, R. C. Allen Business Machines. Woodstock Metal Products and Electrometric, Woodstock; Starline, Admiral and Heau Milk, Harvard; Oaks, Pure Oil, Terra Cotta and Ero Mfg. Co., Crystal Lake; Arnold Engineering, Marengo; Dean Milk, Huntley; Simplex, Algonquin; and Curtiss Candy Co., Cary. Classes are held from 8 a.m. to noon each Monday for five weeks. Thomas Thoaneson, CS yaarft " 4* old, a resident of McHenry for . 4 .^ almost a half century, died at € f-' o'clock last Saturday Aug. 12, in Billings Memorial pital, Chicago. He had beon failing health since last Hardfe after returning from Flortd% where he and Mrs. spent the winters during years. , i • The deceased was born on 20. 1886, in Chicago. He had bes4 ~ coming to this community sfaHW i' ! childhood and had been a paratfUK* ent resident for the past fort* three years. On June 1, lfM, If was married to Amy Lund In CI# cago. , i For forty-one years thersafU# the couple owned and operated * tent and awning businesa. UatH 1 the early 'forties they wsro -St business in Chicago and ealtai It Thonnepon Awning company. WMl the government sought their slstance in providing tents toipl the last war, the Thonnaaoaa afNrii> ed the McHenry Tent * Asikg company on Riverside drive M their contribution on front. Since the war thay maintained the factory on a scale on their premises of the city. Survivors include the tWMiXMr'. Mn.'AUee McHenry and two Thonneson and son of St Petersburg, FHl The body rested at tie Julten it Son funeral 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, last rites were conducted ther a. Interment waa in Woodland eeM* tery. i Mra. Anna Sleaa Funeral ^services are being hail at 2 o'clock Tnursday from th% George Justen a Son funeral Imw for Mrs. Anna Sloan, 71, who dlodl In Victory Memorial hospital. W1UK kegan, early Monday mirnit^f Aug. 14. She had been In |oir health for several months. BWftt will be beside her late hnshaad ft* St. Joseph's cemetery, RlchMli. She is survived by two Mrs. Elsie Wackter, of Wash., and Mrs. Gertrude TTaaid of Palm Beach, Fla.; and a bntt er, A. J. Schmitt, of San FrandaaQt Calif. Her husband. Jack, AM 4 few years ago. former on both outside and inside. Since the old grade building must be used for at least a few more months, everything possible has been done to brighten it up. The new building, located on old Elgin road. Is now complete to the top of the doors, further work having been at a standstill because of the inability to secure steel from New York. The steel Is now fabricated but Is being held up because of a trucking strike. As soon aB it arrives it will take only the time required to install two more rows of cement blocks before the roof can be put on. It is hoped that students may be in their new and modern quarters by Dec. 1 or at the latest by the first of the year. Because of an ever increasing number of pupils, two new teachers are being employed so that the school may be operated efficiently. Another new teacher Is being engaged to fill a vacancy caused by resignation. Need rubber stamps? Order at The Plaindealer. , SERIOUS INJUaiEjr ^ RESULT FROM AUTO ACCIDENT NEAR Egg John R. Davidson, 4ft, of M&H Highview street. Elmhurst. ta * patient in an Elgi week as the result of on the highway the Marine Day. The accident pas aft reported at the time and tka otlM£ .. . J driver left the scene withoat atmai1" ping. . : X: Davidson was driving a IMt Ford, traveling south on It SI* when he was struck by a Mcftftfc* v bound car which sideswiped hta 1 auto one-half mile south of Us J Farm House tavern. He saffarod serious injuries to his elbow wkkfe may result in permanent arm die* « •bUltl,• Thirty Couatr Mm Te Report For RwsilnaHos| I Thirty eligible draftees frodR McHenry county received requests j the last of the week from seleettaa ; | service headquarters to report t* ! Chicago for their physical eraW' rf inations. They were from the If* . year age bracket. " According to the draft hoar§.-.'4,1 headquarters, McHenry county haft, ~ /!' a quota of 3,172 registrants tween the ages of 12 and 2C. CIVILIAN DCFEXSI To insure preparedness la eaa* of a more gaaeral war. natftoaal headquarters of the war depart* ment have ordered members police departments ia the varftMl areas throughout the country ta organise their men lor civilian ia* fense. Police Chhtt John J. *»• Carthy is in chart* at MrIT--ly. Officer E. Murpl* of Wnadsr and Officer lass>h Orohat at Ml* CuHom Lake. ^ Vi, b ' j. • ' 0 ' •• ku!*>-3 ' . . L