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Thursday, August 12, 1988 THE MeHENBY PLAINDSALEW Section Thfefe SUNNYSIDE ESTATES FRAN OLSEN t*HONE 385-5740 CHAMPION GIANTS TEAM DEFEATED BY ALL STARS "And that's the ball game!" --for the little leaguers for the 1965 season. The Championship team, the Giants, concluded the season by losing 2-1 to the All-Stars on the evening of August 3. (And in a last minute shift, All-Star Paul Voight was put on the Giants team, to fill a vacancy'. Talk about split loyally!) But the success of the season is immeasurable and so is the joy it brought to all the little participants. Congratulations to you all: Ted Rierchen, Don Gerstein, Steve Kuntz, Johnny Lakowske, and Sherwood Palmer , of the Majors; Kelly Bute,' Phil Voight, Jimmy .Williams, Brian Kobus, Marty Palmer, Mickey Siepman, and Stevie Wcgner of the Minors; and Steve Brotherton, Tommy Hanahann, and All-Star Paul Voight of the Intermediates. A resounding round of applause for coaches Ted Bierchen, Sr., and Jim Williams, Sr., without whom little league would not be possible. All over but the hollering and that followed the game: Trophies were awarded to all the members of the winning teams in each league: the Giants in the Majors, the Twins in the Minors, and the Orioles in the Intermediates. Proud, proud players. Then came the hot dogs and the hooping . . . Fini '65. a two-week rest in the hospital, the doctor hopes June will be her energetic, cheerful self. Ship-Shape . . . John Kelso (and that doesn't refer to his physical outline, although he's been on a ship for so long now he may well feel he's taking on the appearance of one) was home for a five day leave last week from his Newport, Rhode Island, port. The Kelso family's fiveday treat will soon become a daily font, for John is due to be discharged before the year ends, barring any changes in governmental minds. Meanwhile, he is probrfbly under way in -the Mediterranean. Ahhh . . . Happy. Birthday To Duano Schneider tomorrow, on Friday the thirteenth. Should be .interesting . On the i6th to Joan Walczynski, to Mrs. Ruth Smith, and to Kenny Roy who becomes fifteen. On the 17th to Sandy Fry who becomes sweet sixteen. -- and talk about mothers who look more like their daughter's sister!! On the 18 th to Florence Kanter and to Loretta Mikkelsen. The best is wished each of you on your day. TWICE TOLD TALES Big; League Leaving the rain behind. Cub Pack 452, bussed up to Milwaukee on July 31 to see the big guys play ball: the Giants and the Braves. Quite inadvertantly, several of the little cubs literally ran into a group of the players in the corridor, and seeing the boys in their scout uniforms, the players stopped to talk with 1hem. Jimmy Williams, for one, floated home on cloud 7 because he got to shake the hand of Willie Mays. Jimmy Fuqua, Pat and Mike Maule, Phil Voight, Stevie Kuntz, Jimmy Williams. Alan Kennobeck, Mickey Siepman, Donny Rose, Alfie May, Stan Walczynski, and Kenny Decker all agreed that this was one day they will never forgot. Now these cubs are anxiously anticipating seeing the Chicago Cubs game later this month. "School Was Never Like This . . . when I was in school," cried Charlotte Maule who attended the Synod Leadership School at Monmouth Presbylerian College in Monmouth, 111., July 25 through 30. Her pastor, John Mclntyre, and she found the classes invaluable, the accommodations resort.-ful (swimming or tennising between classes: leisurely meal hours), and the atmosphere most cordial. A restful vacation with a lasting purpose from which the entire congregation of their church will benefit. Happy Anniversary To Bob and Loretta MikkeTsen who celebrate eighteen years of togetherness on the 16th. Bless you both. Here's to the next eighteen. Please . . . call your news in to Pat Williams (385-0639) for next week's column. (This reporter and favorite husband will be enjoying a short secortd honeymoon.) Much thanks, Pat. Be generous with your news, vacationers, travelers, troopers, etc. . . . Dale Maule: FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Aug. 6, 1925) The McHenry band gave a concert on the west side of town last evening. The weather being favorable, a large crowd was in attendance to enjoy the music. Miss Florence Knox, who has been attending summer school at Stevens Point, Wis., for the past six weeks, returned home Friday evening. Kent and Green, realtors of McHenry, announce the opening of a new office at Genoa City, Wis. There, is still time to enter the contest and win the Nash sedan or Ford touring car as no one has a big lead. Those who have entered so far are Grace Granger, Frank N. Pitzen, Leo Rothermel, Mrs. John Engeln, William Green, Bernard Newman, Mrs. Nick Freund, William Martin and Mrs. Harold Whiting. The Pistakee Yacht club hasannounced a Pistakee Fair to take place at the club Saturday afternoon and evening for the benefit of the Yacht club and the Pistakee Golf club. Four prizes are to be given away, being a Nash Tudor, sedan, Victor adding machine, Remington portable typewriter and a Victor widecarriage adding machine. The Ladies Aid society had planned an ice cream social and were delighted to find that the date of the event coincided with that on which the Bnai Brith boys of Chicago, who have a camp up the river, had offered to give a concert in McHenry. There were about fifteen boys in the band, all 16 years of age, or under, besides the many concert pieces, the musicians entertained with It is rumored that you failed to wrap your wife's birthday gift! Surely if you were resorceful enough to build that big pontoon boat with your own two hands, you could have found a suitable wrap! Tree branches might have worked! Wishing Well Wishes . . . t o J u n e V o i g h t w h o w a s admitted to Harvard hospital August 3, after suffering chest pains for several days. After i 91 ^ J*'", CCCold bath? Gas Makes toe big difference ... yen get hotter wafer faster. Costs less, too. See new fast-recovery gas water heaters at your plumber/dealer's or caff Northern Gas Co«pany. Pboa« 385-2081 m. NEW / m f 5-MINUTE COIN-OP CAR WASH a CAR WASH 250 • EASY TO OPERATE --FUN TO USE! • FINE HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY WISKS AWAY DIRT AND GRIME WITHOUT SCRUBBING . . - LEAVES YOUR CAR SPARKLING CLEAN! • ALSO CLEANS THAT DIRTY ENGINE! WAX 50$ • A GLEAMING WAX FINISH IN SECONDS! • NO BUFFING OR POLISHING REQUIRED! • LIQUID WAX SPRAYS ON AFTER WASH AND RINSE CYCLE . . . ADHERES ONLY TO PAINT! A QUICK RINSE SETS WAX ON CAR FINISH AND REMOVES ALL TRACES FROM GLASS AND CHROME! COMPLETE WITH DIME-OPERATED POWER VACUUM AND PAPER CHAMOIS DI$P£NSEB OPEN Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. ^ ; £ PHILLIPS "66 f# Next io Rudy's Drive-In Route 120 Lakeland Park several songs and violin solos. Mrs. George C. Steilen entertained a company of little folks at her home on Court street in honor of her little son, Jack. The afternoon was passed at games of various kinds and later refreshments were served. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS A AO (Taken from the files of Aug. 1. 1940) Among the 100 persons who were bruised and shaken up late Monday afternoon when a three-car Northwestern train collided with a switch engine at the Hough street crossing at Barrington were a number of folks from McHenry and vicinity who are either daily commuters or else who were re-' turning home after a visit in Chicago. Among those from here receiving. more serious injuries were Ellsworth C. Shoemaker and also Mrs. C. W. Klontz. Robert Conway has been appointed by the (own board to fill out the term of the late M. J. Walsh as town clerk in McHenry township. Edward Matthews left this week for Burlington, Iowa, where he has been assigned as salesman for the Abbolt Laboratories at North Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vycital, who have been making their home with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Althoff, the bride's parents, since their marriage a few weeks ago, have moved into their new home on Waukegan street, which has just been completed. Eighteen were present when the N. E. Barbian family held their family reunion at the Dr. William Nye home Sunday. Math J. Schaefer, another of the older residents, died of pneumonia at his home on Riverside Drive July 26. Sylvester Wirfs and Earl Dowell returned to their homes in McHenry Sunday afternoon, after taking a 1,900-mile trip through the East. They visited Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Canada and Michigan. TEN YEARS AC.O (Taken from the files of August 4, 1955) Camp Duncan, north of VoTo, is enjoying another successful summer season, with 180 boys between the ages of 9 and 17 years taking advantage of a full program of activities every eleven days. The camp opened its doors to young people for the first time in 1920, and Director Sorensen has been guiding the boys, since 1927. A total (if 400 acres of land is used for the many activities offered. ' The tragedy of death by electrocution struck the McHenry area for the second time within a month on Monday, Au'.r. 1. when Frederick Booth. 35, ln-st his life while wiring a new house in Lakeland Park sub',;\ision, west of the city. He u :»>: reported to have connected an extension cord to a nearby house and was splicing some wires when the. accident occurred. The twent y-ine. members of the McHenry Garden club are ready :tor their annual flower show which will be held Aug. 5 in the American Legion home. Tbp Garden club, whi. h is affiliated "with the National Federation of Garden Clubs, has engaged accredited national .judges for the event. One ot their programs has been supplying flats of planls to Great Lakes for use in the therapeutic wards in the early spring. The men there maintain their own greenhouse and the work provided by such a. hobby is said to have great therapeulic value. The guard at the beach has rescued four youngsters from drowning ibis summer. WALWORTH FAIR Reserved seats for the 115th Walworth County Fair at Elkhorn, Wis., Sept. 3, 4, 5 and 6, will go on sale by mail order only, on Tuesday, Aug. 17, as announced by Secretary Elmer Ant el iff. The reserved seats will be sold for the three-day harness race meeting Sept. 4, 5 and 6 and for the evening show on Sunday and Monday, Sept. 5 and 6. There will be general admission only for the Saturday night show. We keep hearing about "hate" groups: where are all the "love" groups?? MCHENRY SNORES BERNICE WILSON S85-4380 C. Stuart Rode Dies Suddenly Friends and neighbors were shocked to hear that Mr. Rode o'P 800 Riverside Drive had passed away on Wednesday evening while dining at Pistakee Bay of an apparent heart attack. The Rodes were residents of the area for 10 years. Our sympathy and condolences to his widow, Nell. Birthdays This Week The only day this week that birthdays will be celebrated is August 17 when Sim Santilli, Sr., Warren Weber, -Michael Hastings and Julie Kurizer willbe adding another year. Mike will be 13 years old. A happy day to all. Beach Duty On Aug. 15 L. Hicks is in charge of clean up operations at Ihe beach and his helpers are T. Middlekauff, F. Stark, J. Korner, F. Ubrig and J. Hinz. Dohhertins Welcome Daughter Dawn Louise, new baby daughter of Bob and Betty, was bom on July 31 at McHenry hospital and tipped the scales at 7 lbs., 15 ozs. According to Bob, Betty was singing the song 'Get me to the hospital on time' all the way in to town and just about made it. Congratulations to the family who have a son, Robert, and another daughter. Welcome To The Ziekerts Audrey Whitney has welcomed the Ziekert family on Miller Drive. So far there are only Bill and Connie but they are' expecting a little bundle any day now and probably by the time this comes out they will be proud parents. The Ziekerts have lived in the area for 10 years so are no strangers to country life. The best of luck to them in their new home. Cancel Beach Supper The plans of the McHenry Shores Club to have a supper at the beach this month have been shelved for the time being. The SSAC Club will have their annual steak cookout on the 28th and it was decided that another affair at this time would be too much. Around the Shores The. Simonsens visited Julie and Sam Zeimet on Wednesday and,report that our former nemhbor Helen Smith is in McHenry for a prolonged visit with her old friends in the area. "After catching up on all the hapjienings. since she left, Helen will visit her sister in the south. The Ramages have been enjoying the company of their son, Charles, Jr., and his family including three children lor a few days. The Pogor„s had unexpected guests from Chicago on Tuesday evening when Ray's aunt, Mrs. Migalski, and his cousin, Sharon, popped in on. them. The Wet/.els have been having their share of company as one afternoon the Senior Wetkels from Edison Park drove up with three of Fritz's aunts whom they haven't seen for some time. Over t he weekend Terry's fiance, Judy Makowski, enjoyed the hospitality of the Wetzels. In between visitors Doris and Fred and Timm^ found time to take a - trip to Galena and see the sights there while son, Mike, is yisf iting relatives in Ohio. ; Ruth Dodge is in the hospi* tal in Chicago but by the time this comes out is expected to be home. Hurry and get well Ruth. The last meeting for swimming lessons was on Thursday and there are quite a few children who passed the tests and now have a card to prove they did. After the tests all had hot dogs and lunch at the beach to celebrate the event. Hope to see you next week. CROP tfONlilTlONS In general, crop conditions throughout. Illinois continue excellent but rains are needed over most of the state, according to the Illinois Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin. Soil moisture reports as of last week included 51 per cent short, 47 per cent adequate and two per cent surplus. Coin averages six feet plus in height, about the same as last year, but nearly a foot taller than the 1959-63 average for this time. Soybeans continue to develop about the same as last year and a week ahead of average. Virtually all the crop is blooming and threefifths of the acreagc is podding. Thomas Edison gathered over 60 varieties of palm trees, from the entire world, and planted them on his winter estate at Ft. Meyers, Florida. WATER SOFTENER SERVICE SAME DAY SERVICE ON MOST MAKES & MODELS # Service • Rebuilding; # Repair • Cleaning Out # Overhauling • Installation § Reconditioning • Removal ALL WORK GUARANTEED • WATER SOFTENER SALES NEW -- USED -- REBUILT 385-5566 JUoie no WATER SOFTENER SERVICE/SALES McHenry, Illinois We're cleaning out! You clean up during PLYMOUTH It's the end of the model year. J* And our sales success means we're ready to give top-dollar trades to move out the last of our '65 Plymouth models. 'All of them: Fury, Belvedere, Valiant and Barracuda. Get a clean-up deal now and save plenty. tPtymowthFwirj rmmm Buy a Plymouth now afyour Plymouth Dealer's. , FURY MOTORS, Inc. - 2508 W. 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