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ThuMdtiy, Jvuu 23. 1955 THE HeHENHT PLAXNDEALEH REVIEWING EARLY HAPPENINGS IN McHENRY and VICINAGE * Plainde&ler Files Furnish Memories of Yesteryears Compiled by A.H. Mosher «M »*•._ .--y. FORTY YEARS AGO From Issue of June 17, 1915 16 Foresters initiated-- s The bi gges t eve nt ever undertaken by St£ ^Mary's Court of I Catholic Foresters of this village was held at hall here last Sunday afternoon, when sixteen f n$w members, .were taken into the order and/'gijr^n ithe degree work. They were- as follows: ! Henry G. Weber, Frank L." - ^dams, Henry Faber, Stephen G. Adams, Nick B. Freund, Rev. Edward Berthold, Anton Blake, Joe Blake, William Blake, Arthur Smith, Andrew Steinsdoerfer, Edward N. Young, Edward Thompson, Henry Brefeld, Anton Schreiner and J. C. Bickler. Rev. Rateliff Ordained-- Rev. John M. Rateliff, who during the past church year has been the pastor at the Universal- 4st church in this village, was received into full fellowship of Ihe Universalist church last Sunday evening. Rev. Rateliff's home is at Greenup, 111.,, and he has , ^(|?een preaching at JSIcHenry since last October1. ---- Items of Local IntIe .r est-- Fox River is once more in ' its high water mark, the- recent rains being responsible. Thus for the time being we haven't the slightest use of the dam. Money is being collected among the parish ionjM^ ;?>of St. Mary's Catholic churgplpfor the purpose of defraying expense of building an cf^Si^ental fence in front of St. cemetery. Vaughn Jo^s,rhas taken up his duties as cleik at the C. & N.W. station >fcSfere. (The job is good until the^llflEtiaidf the. summer Reason. The trip fr^ftSChicago to Mc- Henry by autmiobi^le is becoming easier and mcjft}' popular all the time. With th^good gravel roads rains do notff stop automobiles from making ahe run. The trip can now be made in the most leisurely fashitft^ in three hours. A new cement roadway has been built from the main roadway through the George J. Sayer farm at Pistakee Bay. The road is strictly private and is only used by those having summer homes On that part of the bay. The new summer train schedule became effective on Sunday. If you are not acquainted with the new schedule and you intend to travel via the C. & N.W. railway it will be well to supply yourself with 'the latest time card. The PlainkJealer would like very much to run the time card in its columns but it seems that the company cannot afford to have same published. Mrs. J. D. Lodtz Dead- Death came as a sweet relief to long and continued suffering of Mrs. John D. Lodtz on Monday afternoon of this week, following an illness of nearly three <years m duration. Graduation Exercises-- An entertainment program and the graduation exercises to be given by pupils of St. -Mary's parochial sctiool at the Central opera house Tuesday evening, June 29, will include recitations by Arthur Krause and William Nye, plus musical selections and a one-act comedy entitled "The Precious Pickle." The cast of characters includes the names of Margaret Freund, Julia Weber, Villa Rothermel, Margaret Stenger, Teresa Herbes, Mathilda Freund and Rosemary Nye. The class of 1915 contained three members, Master Herbert Freund, Master Rklph Allendorf and Master Mathias Freund. Mrs. Henry Simes Dies-- Mrs. Henry Simes, well known to many of our people and a resident of' this village for many years, passed away at her home at Crystal Lake Tuesday evening of this week. Thomas Burke Dead-- Thomas Burke, who for many years conducted the Water street market in this village, passed away at his late home on a small farm owned by him and situated near Spring Grove, on Tuesday morning of this week. Fox Lake Gets It Again-- We are told that a number of Fox Lake saloon keepers were again arrested for selling liquors on Sunday. The arrests are coming quite frequently and we don't see how the fellows. up there can stand it much longer, as it takes money to pay fines anti costs. FORTY YEARS AGO From Issue of June 24, 1915 CLARENCE'S SHOP tSedwood or Pine - Chaise' tongues Bird and Dog Houses, Lawn Chairs and Swings, Picnic and Umbrella Tabled. Pier BenchtMfc "Window Boxes, Flower Wheel Barrows, Rose Arbors, Trellises, Picket Fences, etc. Children's Swings, Sand Boxes, Play Pens, Tables, etc. Made to Order: Cabinets, Chest of Drawers, Screen?, etc; Cement Cesspool Rings and Chimney Caps. ^LARENCE J. SMITH JOHNSBURG, ILL. McHENRY 1515-J Pretty June Wedding-- A wedding of more than ordinary importance and one' of the prettiest of the season was solemnized at St. Patrick's Catholic church in this village Wednesday of last week, when Miss Kathryn Leona Knox became the wife of Mr. Raymond Francis Conway, the impressive ceremony, witnessed by over 100 relatives and friends, being performed by Rev. Lynch, tempor&ry pastor of the church. McHenry any laws enforced? If so, when? A party that likes to be called a man visited McHenry Sunday evening las't and returned in a condition that is a disgrace to humanity. He also brought back a supply. The next question is, who sold him such on Sunday? Surely someone did and they are responsible for his condition at this time, Tuesday at 10:30. Who can answer this question? Items of Local Interest-- William Spencer and family expect to occupy their new home in the Hanly addition of McHenry some time in the near future. The family of John Pufahl, the new Borden superintendent, is now nicely quartered in the new bungalow erected on Main street by N. J. Justen. The new home being erected by M. M. Niesen on Water street is fast nearing completion. When finished it will be one of the prettiest in that end of town. The Overton & Cowen automobile agency reports the sale of Overland touring cars to William J. Welch of this village and William Hay of Spring Grove. Ostend Wants To Know-- I would , like to ask a question and have someone who knows the answer reply to same. Has TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO From Issue of June 12, 1930 Sheriff Injured-- Sheriff Cyrus Sanford escaped death by a miracle early Tuesday evening when his auto collided with a. car driven by the son of Dr. C. A. Bailey of Hebron at the corner known as the Philip Mentzer corner on the Hebron-Woodstock road. The sheriff received a broken leg. ! - . " y Birthday Party- Eugene Sayler entertained a party of friends Mortday evening in observance of his sixteenth birthday anniversary. Those present were: Rollo Chamberlin, Jack Purvey, Bob Peterson, " George Frisby, Lowell Nye, Edward Matthews, Lois Bacon, Marian Krause, Louise Kilday, Julia McLaughlin. Elvera Antholz, Rita Freund and Caroline Regner. Graduated At St. Mary's-- Amidst a beautiful stage setting, the graduating exercises of St. Mary's school took place at the McHenry high school auditorium on Wednesday evening, June 4. There were nineteen members in the graduating class who received their diplomas from the hands of Father Nix. The class roll was as follows: Marvin Meyers, Harold Phannenstill, Clarice Blake, Lucille Blake, Jeannette Bishop. Catherine Diedrich, Clara Justen, Aileen Kilday, Jeanne Powers, Willys Schreiner, George Vales, Bernice Freund, Lorraine Freund, Lenora Frisby, Evelyn Justen, Elvera Smith, Mary Sutton, Louise Weingart, Marian Weingart. New Postmaster-- Albert Krause took over the duties of McHenry's postmaster' June 12. succeeding Walter J. Walsh, who has held the office for the past few years. Mr. i Krause has heretofore been employed as a clerk in Bolger's | drug store. He is also an alderman of the City Council of Mc- • Henry anj is favorably known in , McHenry. ^ TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO From Issue of June 19, 1930 Gets State Appointment-- Dr. J. E. Wneeier, well known veterinarian of McHenry, has re-- ceived an apporntment as tuberculosis inspector in the division of agriculture of the state and has already taken up his new duties. ; Private Driveway-- Judge E. D. shurtleff. overruled a demur . f.iled in the McHenry' county circuit court in the case • of John Peters, et al., vs. Steve Heimer. et al.. hearing in which was he{d on Thursday, June 5. This case was a bill for injunc-1 tion enjoining the defendants! from using what is generally known as the Orchard Beach road on the west side of Fox river, north of McHenry. June Bride-- A beautiful June wedding was solemnized Wednesday, June 18, at St. Mary's church, in this city, when Miss Villa Rothermel, chief operaior at the local telephone exchange and Mr. Charles W. Cunningham of Chicago were united in marriage before a lar^e assembly of relatives and friends. Father Nix officiated. Nick Weber Dies- Nick Weber, 70 years old, died at the homiW of his daughter, Mrs. Wiliram Bishop, Monday morning, June 16, after an illness of more than three months. He' is survived by nine children, Mrs. Susan Bishop, Mrs. Kate Wolfe, Mrs. Christina Pitzen. Barbara Weber. Mrs. Margaret Simon, and Nick Weber. Jr., all of McHenry, and Mrs. Mary Maxwell, Mrs. Julia Hagel and Mrs. £Iilda Powers of Evanston. TEN YEARS AGO From Issue^ of June 7, 1945 Math Karls Dies-- A few cays- illness ended in death on Sunday afternoon. June 3, 1945, for Math Karls. He died al the home of h,is brother, Joseph, in Johnsburg. The deceased was born on June 18, 1900, in Johnsburg, the son of Hubert and Katherine Karls. He lived his entire lifetime there. Graduate Nurses This sprrng. Three local girls graduated a.s registered nurses, joining the ever growing pro-; fession so badly needed during war time; Tluse three young ladies weie%Iiss Marjorie Duker, Miss Betty Regner and Miss Amy Harrison. Thought For The Week-- "No man lives without jostling and being jT).s;Toa; in all ways he has to elbow himself through the world. Riving and receiving offense."- farlvle. Bolger-Weber-- " A lovely June weeding W® solemnized last Saturday ing, June 9, in St. -Patrick's church, when Miss Mabel Bolg®r, daughter of Rep. Thomas A. Utolger, became the bride 6f RiCiUfl J. Weber, son of Mrs. Martin J. Weber. ' f Sherman-Smith-- A lovety candlelight ceremony was solemnized on Saturday evening in the Community Methodist: church, uniting in matrimony Miss Laura Sherman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester T. Sherman. and Mr. Lon Smith, SOU of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith. Rev» Graham officiated. M TEN YEARS AGO From Issue of June 14, 1945 Lend Uncle Sam Your DoIla*% Buy U.S. Savings Bonds ; GAS PUMP THOUGHTS By: Ed Guettler A Milwaukee man had to make a radio appeal for the return of his car after he left it . at a filling station for service and returned home. He couldn't remember where the station was. There wouldn't be a*chance in a million of this happening at GUETTL^jg'g jCJITIEyS J3ERVICE because we deliver the car to your front door after service. Phone 331 and let us call tor it, too. Phone 331 SPECIAL DISCOUNT TO COMMUTORS FOR YOUR JOB! N0W...THE SHORTEST STROKE IN ANY LEADING TRUCK ! 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