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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 24 Nov 1965, p. 8

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*1 v?"® . . .3* ' SteHon On* -- Page Eight THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Wednesday, November 24, 1965 PALSY AWARD K-TPRESENTEDTO M DOROTHY MILLER (Continued form Page 1) worked with her through < the years were on hand at the dinner to pay special honors. Representing the board of education, Richard Tazewell, County Superintendent, was present, as well as Special Education Director for McHenry County Fred Rozum. Leon Lundahl, who had been one of the pioneers in the special education field in the county, and a boon to United Cerebral Palsy, was also present with the handicapped classroom teacher, Robert Lambourn. tion of your Unselfish and Devoted Service". Speaker of the evening was Ben F. Behrent, executive director of U.C.P. of Illinois, who spoke at length about the plans for the handicapped throughout the state, and how McHenry county could improve on their services to the handicapped. "It is not enough just to raise funds", said Mr. Behrent, "but with the recent legislation, you will have to try to help the handicapped in other ways . . . residential homes are badly With the passing of legislaneeded, as well as worltghops tion this past year, making education of the handicapped a mandatory requirement of school boards, these previously mentioned gentlemen are delving into the needs of MeHe/iry county. They must have help, however, from parents o& handi- , , , . . . capped children who must make board members, stressmg that 11 i nrocinonr ic nn I oc otaaH a c known that their children are control. L ? L o u H e n n e b e r g o f no longer attend school arid must earn a living." Mrs. John L. Boehm, new president, expressed her hope for the future of tfifSS^fTTntaJe, and expressed also her need for the full cooperation of the DOROTHY MILLER group. During her term, she and her committees were responsible for all organization of fund raising events, putting this affiliate at the head of the list for fund raising in the state. He was also instrumental in the finalization of the handicapped* classroom located in Crystal Lake; saw that the organization carried on a good program of services for the handicapped and also launched a program to educate parents of these unfortunate children as to the causes and effects of (jerebral palsy--wiping out the old-wives tale that it is a hereditary disease. Special Honor tyany of the people who have handicapped. Dr. Peter Griesbach of McHenry, vice-president of the orgahization, gave a resume of the history of the affiliate, which was organized in May of 1955, and leading up to the present time, when this health agency ranks as one of the most respected in the nation due to their services and their fine research. Dr. Griesbach is also a member of the Scientific and Advisory Board of U.C.P. of Illinois. Recall Memories Presenting the awards to her friend of long standing, Mrs. Henry Nell reminisced about past experiences with the group, which at the time might have been heartbreaking, but now make for only the fondest memories. She presented Mrs. Miller with a bronze swivel desk award, which read "To Dorothy E. Miller, in recognir- T i i t J " m m 3. president is onljj as good as those members who serve with her. Mrs. Boehm announced that the first attempt at raising funds for the coming year, will be a Thanksgiving Sock Hop, to be held Nov. 26th at McHenry high school, from 8 to 11 p.m. Students from all high schools in the county are invited. Bernie Allen, disc jockey of Station W.L.S. will star, and will be supported by a musical group. On Jan. 8, UCP of McHenry County will hold a kick-off dinner, which will set the pace for the 53 - minute Mothers March to be held Jan. 9, and will continue for two weeks thereafter. The next meeting of the group will be Jan. 18 at the classroom. Everyone is welcome. MOBILE X-RAY UNIT TO VISIT COUNTY NOV. 26 High style?) See new high style ^as ranges at your appliance dealer's or phone Nbrthefn Illinois Gas Compauy at the number shown ancf ask to havcohe of oof salesmen c<alI,on,you* Call 385-2081 Look Again bnet You'll Buy Gas! The mobile X-ray unit will be available for free chest X-rays on Friday, Nov. 26, at the south side of the court house. It will be in operation from 12:30 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 8:30 p.m. In making the announcement, Mrs. Claribel H. Naylor, r.n. of the McHenry County Tuberculosis association, sponsor of the monthly X-ray program, suggested that this would be a good time for adults over 18 to obtain a free chest X-ray. She pointed out that the X-rays detect not only tuberculosis butother abnormalities such as tumors and some types of heart disease. Children under 18 with positive reactions to the tuberculin skin test may also be X-rayed. This program is financed by the Christmas Seal Campaign which is now in progress. The contributions to the 1965 Campaign now total $9,349.25. The goal this year is1 $33,000. x Through it& "StfafiFs of Cheer" Christmas campaign, The Salvation Army in ithe'i, (phieago area will bring ^^ptfjefcs to some 44,000 people* might otherwise be friendless and forgot tefo; cjuring the joyous sea- AREA^TQUTH IS HURT IN CRASH FATAL TO TWO (Continued form Page 1) Wyatt's car is reported to have crossed the center, sideswiped the Dyrmess auto then continued for about 75 feet before crossing back on the opposite side of the road to strike a utility pole. Wyatt was blamed for failure to have his vehicle under 1707 Knoll, McHenry, escaped injury Thursday when her car went out of control on an icy bridge on Rt. 3L^'out^ of Highway "12. ^ \ The drivers and twc» passengers in .-tfne car were unhurt when their vehicles collided Thursday afternoon east of the city, on Rt. 120 and Charles street. Barry Baker of 710 W. Wagner, McHenry, told authorities he was driving east on the highway when he saw Edward W. Petersen of 99 Vernon drive pull out in front of him. Baker said that even though he applied the brakes he was unable to avoid the collision with Petersen, who entered the highway from Charles street and failed to see the other auto. Cathleen Petersen and Joan, 3 months, passengers, were unhurt. Edward L. Brady of 513 N. Tia Juana drive, Lakcmoor, was charged by sheriff's deputies with driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and leaving the scene of an accident last Saturday evening. Brady was driving south on Valley View road after making a turn off Rt. 176. His auto went into a ditch, continued on through a fence and struck a tree. A previous call of a hit and run accident at Riverdale drive, Burtons Bridge, implicated Brady. INSTALL VETS OF WORLD WAR I THURSDAY, DEC. 2 Newly elected officers of the McHenry Barracks No. 1315. Veterans of World War I, will be installed at a dinner and installation meeting to be held at 7 o'clock Thursday evening, Dec. 2, at the Legion home. Taking office that evening will be William E. Moreth, commander; Eugene Kane, senior vice-commander; Paul Ko- City Churches Plan Services (Continued from Page 1) .St. Patrick's Catholic At St. Patrick's Catholic church, there will be Masses at the usual time, 7 and 8 o'clock, and also a low 'Mass at 10 o'clock. Zlon Lutheran Zion will conduct its annual T h a n k s g i v i n g s e r v i c e on Thanksgiving Day at 9 a.m. The children's choir and the senior choir will sing hymns of praise during the service. The theme selected for the sejfmbja, is "After Thanksgiving, TpapksgiVkjg". A cordial invitation is extended to join the congregation in the service of thanks First Baptist At McHenry's Baptist church, there will be the regular church rites on Wednesday evening, Nov. 24, at 7:30 p.m. and no services pn the holidayr Boys of the church will be collecting groceries from members of the church on Thanksgiving Day for the Woodstock Children's home and the Baptist children's home in Carmi, 111. Shepherd of the Hills At Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, Thanksgiving services will be at 9 o'clock in the morning, when the senior choir will have special music. St. Paul's Episcopal On Thanksgiving Day at St. Paul's Episcopal church, there will be Holy Eucharist, with hymns, at 10 o'clock in the morning. Christian Science The traditional Thanksgiving Day service of Christian Science society, 1309 N. Court street, will take place at 10:30 Thursday morning. Friends, neighbors and the public are especially invited. This annual service is distinctive for its concluding testimony period when any Christian Scientist in the congregation may rise to his feet and openly express his individual thanks to God for blessings received. A hymn and reading of the President's national Thanksgiving Day proclamation will open the service, followed by Scriptural selections, prayer, and a Lesson-Sermon on "Thanksgiving" taken from the Bible and from "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" (the Christian Science textbook, -by Mary Baker Eddy). This year's Thanksgiving readings include Jesus' well- known injunction, as recorded Along with a rerlewal of his subscription, we received a note from Jeppe Jepsen this week, extending a "thank you" for the "Services in the Churches" column,/ and their sponsors. ^Fhese. messages are always welcome, and help us to know what our readers prefer. K. A. F. GIVE THANKS " THIS YEAR FOR MODERN SCIENCE can, junior vice - commander^ Carl Ottoson, quartermasti^q^y-afotthew: "Seek ye first the Garfield C. Benson, chaplain; Joseph Melka, sergeant - at - arms; T. L. Young, adjutant; Victor Howe, judge advocate; and Harry C. Lock, legislative officer. Mt., Moreth also acts as service -offlcdt for the . organization. Trustees are O d e n Hubsch, Fred C. Schoewer and Harold P. 0\yen. Clyde Blackwell Ji4s \ .> £ppoijlted to assist"'the 'adjutant. UJUJilJUJJU IRVINWARE CANDLE HOLDERS *388 *28S 4%" High SPECIAL 2Vi" High SPECIAL Chromium ptafed on solid brass. A decorative accessory for any By Irvinware -- Professional table setting. COCKTAIL SET Consists of finest qualify stainless steel cock- &e9- $6-00 tail shaker, cocktail SPECIAL s t r a i n e r and bar spoon; $M98 attractive mixing glass £M and recipe book to make Tf you the perfect host. WISS LADIES MANICURE SET Leather case is fully equipped; has cuticle SPECIAL nippers, nail scissors, $ A 88 twe&zers, nail file, M cleaner and pusher. " SUNBEAM ELECTRIC KNIFE Reg. $19.95 Special *14.77 Easy to grasp slim " handle. Stainless steel blades oper- " > ate only when trigger is depressed. Detach from handle for easy cleaning. Mirro-Mafie 30 Cup Forty Percolator SPEC. New urn-shape polm uhed aluminum shell with lustrous black, heat-proof legs. Completely automatic, just put in cold water, add coffee and plug in. Signal light glows when coffee is ready. Detachable cord. JIFFY CABINETS Steel sides and back are lithographed in a black linen design on gray background. Crystal clear drawers are 554" x 2?i" x )V*" deep. Dividers furnished to make 3 bins in each drawer. Three sizes -- 18 DRAWER $Q98 Reg. $5.95 - Special O 24 DRAWER $C8S 7*eg. 57.50 - Special 9 :/ 30 DRAWER $£88 Reg. %8.95 • Special Q WISS SEWING SET $799 SPECIAL I Fitted with the two essentials for expert sewing: 7" dressmakers shears; sewing-embroidery scissors, In place storage box. nwrmTminnrmwrnw™mrrmrlr MIRRO COPPERTONE STAR MOLD With Coupon Excellent for Jteor.ied puc'- dings, fruit cokes, deisarij - of all kinds. Coppertone finish will net torni*h, chip or pee!. Ideal for wall p!~qje. Seamieis, Has ring for hanging. Serves 8 to 10. Capa city 5-8 01. cups. VYCITAL'S •TiMEULV THOSE GlFft AM) i\o Adaiiioiiiii i hiu&o Jl I K l M . .01 ( In is 11 kingdo?^ of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you"--and these lines from Science and Health: "God is not moved by Vfusin' & Meanderin' (Continued from Page 1) at least we can offer financial help. Girl Scouts are a significant part of our community. Their activities are not frequently in the public eye, and their service is not a tangible thing. But the end result is a finer girl in the home, her community and her country. (Continued f/om Page 1) her activities' during the past two years,"and she spends much of her time either sitting to study, or propped up in bed.- The young lady likes., school, particularly civics and science, but finds, like many other folks, the modern math courses are troublesome. Lucy has one brQther, 13, and three sisters, Mary, 18, Rose, 11, and Patty, 8 months^ She speaks with special fondness of her infant sister, for; whom she cares during hours away from school work. Both Marilyn and Lucy are an inspiration to others with whom they are in daily contact. SANDRA KUEBKER RECOGNIZED FOR 4-H ACHIEVEMENTS Sandra Lee Kuebker, 15-yearold daughf^r^of^Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kuebker, rural McHenry, ;s proving that being a teenager can be rewarding. Sandra is in her sixt/h year of 4-H work. Her projects include dairy, horsemanship a dog care. The Grayslake Agri cultural 4-H club, of which s is a member, just held its special achievement meeting honoring many of its 196 members. Sandra won the state project honor member award, the county outstanding member certificate, the dairy production award, a dairy medal, and the "best Guernsey" project medal, plus a check for winning in competition with her projects at the county fair. the breath of praise to do more than He has already done, nor can the infinite do less than bestow all good, since He is unchanging wisdom and Love." Family Of Six Left Homeless (Continued from Page 1) panies of' the McHenry Township Fire Protection district were called\ to the George Erber farm on t|ie Crystal Lake blacktop, two miles south of the city, early Monday evening when fire destroyed a small barn. No estimate of the loss was given, but it was known thatr a hay mower and cultivator? were lost in the flames. No one was home whdn the fire broke out, as Mr. Erber was in the hospital and his family was visiting him. Neighbors saw the flames and notified the grandchildren, who live nearby. OFirerrien said the wind was !) their fa/or or the three (4-ns on the property v^ould ive been destroyed. One of •t+i^rn caught on fire from the firstvcGnflagration, but it was ""TSbon extinguished. Home Damaged Extensive fire damage also tqpk place at the Raymond Taylor residence at 5306 Highland drive, Pistakee Highlands, e&rly Saturday morning. Fortunately, Mr. Taylor's son, Wayne, who was alone in \he home, escaped injury but onlv^, minutes before flames .swept through. He was awakened at 5:15 by the smell of smoke. The living room was gutted and a davenport and chair destroyed, as well as heat and smoke damage resulting throughout the house. Fire Chief Ed Justen said the origin of the fire was undetermined. He estimated the loss in the one-story frame home at about $2,000. Wayne Taylor's children had remained with friends overnight or they might have been injured since the fire was not detected until it had gained considerable start. A wood smell in the fireplace, believed to have resulted from a backdraft, caused alarm at the Phil Damian home at 220 Bay road about 4:15 Sunday morning. Firemen were called but could find no flames. Later in the morning, a resident on the east side ef„ttie" river Reported seeing a home in flames on the opposite side. When firemen arrived on the scene, they found that it was a rubbish fire in the 2200 block. Firemen were called to an apartment at 3929 - A Main street in the business district, Sunday evening about 9 o'clock when occupants smelled smoke. An overheated space heater was believed responsible. 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