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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O'LAKE S REGION SINCE* 1875" SECTION 2, PAGE 1 Thursday, August 31, 1967 - McHenry, Illinois Y.F.W. Award Winners RINGWOOD NEWS DOLORES BRENNAN 658-9045 Ethel Groth, president, and Gerry Breede, junior vicepresident of the VFW ladies auxiliary to Post 4600, pose with awards which were presented at the 5th district meeting. Mrs. Groth received a citation for 100 percent membership for the year 1967 and Mrs. Breede received a check for first place in 5th district public relations competition, which was entered in the Department of Illinois competition and also received first place. APPLICATIONS FOR '68 AUTO PLATES AVAILABLE Application blanks for 1968 motor vehicle license plates are now available at various outlets throughout the state, Secretary of State Paul Powell has announced. Mr. Powell reminded motorists who wish to retain their present license numbers for next year that the deadline for their applications to be in his office is Sept. 30, and that the request for reassignment should be stated in the remarks section of the blank. Secretary Powell also called passenger car owners' attention to the new fee schedule in effect for 1968 registrations. The fees now are $8 for cars 25 horsepower and less, $12 for those over 25 horsepower but not over 35 horsepower, $18 for those over 35 horsepower but not over 50 horsepower, and $24 for those over 50 horsepower. Supplies of the application blanks have been delivered to automobile dealers, currency exchanges, notaries public, county clerks, newspaper offices and some banks. All information requested on the blank is important, Secretary Powell said, urging motorists to be sure to answer all the questions. The information includes the name of the applicant, street address city or town, zip code, township, county, this year's license number, driver's or chauffeur's license number, factory or serial number of the vehicle, and the make, year model, body style, number of cylinders and horsepower of the vehicle. An additional item of information now required is the owner's social security number. WALWORTH FAIR Everything is all set for official opening of the 117th Walworth County Fair, Elkhorn, on Thursday, Aug. 31. The fair board has worked since the completion of last year's fair to improve the grounds and organize an entertaining and educational program for all fair goers to see and enjoy. Fair dates are Aug. 31, Sept. 1, 2, 3 and 4. ACKERMAN BABY CHRISTENED AT ST. JOHN'S Rachael Charlene Acker man was christened on Aug. 20," at St. John the Baptist church in Johnsburg. Sponsors were Yvonne Tonyan and John Hogan, Jr. Supper was served to the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Bruce, also to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Bruce and family, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bruce and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Hogan, Jr., and daughters, Miss Yvonne Tonyan, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Beck and son, Mrs. Leonard Ackerman and family, Jim Greenland, Miss Yvonne Bruce, Mr. and Mrs.) A1 Harris and son. \JCARD CLUB The Card Club met on Wednesday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Flora Carr. Miss Mae Wiedrich and Mrs. L.E. Hawley tied for high with Mrs. Cantaking low. NEWLYWED SHOWER FOR HOGANS Georgia and Harry Hogan were honored at a newlywed shower held in the John Hogan home (Xi Saturday night in their honor. The young couple returned from their honeymoon in Hawaii on Tuesday and are residing with the John Hogans until their new home is built. Music was provided while refreshments were served, followed by a delicious buffet supper and cakes, decorated in honor of the Hogans. There were approximetly fifty per sons from the area. BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to little Mike Hogan who will be 3 years old on Sept. 4 -- also birthday wishes to Mrs. Ben Tonyan and Betsy Fossum who share the fifth for their natal day --to Tom Low, on the seventh, also a happy birthday. -- SUCCESSFUL RINGWOODDAYS In spite of the drizzly weather, the Ringwood Day, held on Saturday was successful, due to the hard work of all. Orchids to all who donated food for the country store and many thanks to all who helped in any big or small way. It couldn't have been done without you. AROUND TOWN , Fred Wiedrich, Jr., Mrs. James Wegener and sons, Freddy and Charles, called on Mrs. Fred Wiedrich, Sr., on her birthday. Floyd Foss of Richmond was also a caller. Doris and Walt Low motored to CHare airport on Sunday to pick 19their daughter, Linda, who had spent the summer with Donna in California. The Charles and Leonard Ackerman families attended a picnic held on Saturday at the Mc- Cullom Gun Club near Hebron. Mrs. Pearl Gieslert and son from Popular Grove called on Mrs. Fred Wiedrich, Sr. EARLY, DEADLINE coming ig> for the Labor Day weekend, which means that I have to have my news in on Friday before noon. Could you please help me out by giving me a call if there's anything of interest for the column? Thank you, and I do hope you have a safe and fun-filled holiday. See you next week? July Police Report RECORD OF COMPLAINTS AND OFFENSES KNOWN 11 - Burglaries (HOME); 5 - Burglaries attempted; 7 - Burglar Alarms Answered; 1 - Prowler; 9 - Thefts Under $150; I - Theft over $150; 5 - Vandalism; 2 - Car Thefts; 2 - Bicycle Thefts; 19 - Miscelleanous Complaints; 2 - Missing Children; II - Disturbances; 1- Suicide - Attempt; 1 - Miscelleanous Accidents; 1 - Narcotics Complaint; 6 - Dog Calls, 2 - Dogs taken to Pound ( 1 - Disposed of -, 1 - Claimed by Owner ), 4 - Returned to Owners; 22 - Traffic Accidents, 11 - Damage over $100, 9 - Damage under $100, 1 - With Injuries, 1 - Fatal, ( 144 Accidents to end of July, 1967). • . , . RECORD OF PERSONS ARRESTED 22 - Speeding; 2 - Unnecessary Noise; 2 - Drunk Driving; 1 - 'Improper Lane Useage; 3 - Red Light; 1 - Stop Sign; 1 - Curfew; 1 - Car Theft; 4 - Disorderly Conduct; 3 - Theft Over $150; 1 - Burglary; 1 - Leaving the Scene of Accident; 1 - Reckless Homicide; 18 - Juvenile Cases, 6 - Theft Under $150, 4 - Disorderly Conduct, 4 - Vandalism, 4 - Neglected Children. DESK ACTIVITY - Non Police Over Counter: General Information 290; Directions 144; Forms 80; Superindentent of Public Works 46; Meter Tickets 51; Miscelleanous 4; equalling a total of 615. Telephones: General Information 1227; Directions 95; Legal Advice 11; Superintendent of Public Works 244; Circuit Court 11; Miscelleanous 3; equalling a total of 1591. OTHER ACTIVITIES - Desk - Police and Fire 1460 Radio Calls Logged; 94 Communications Answered; 413 Police Desk Reports; 13 Fire Calls. OTHER ACTIVITIES & INFORMATION 10 - Funeral Escorts; Fines Collected from Circuit Court July 1967 - $715.00; Total for year to Date - $4764.90; Squad Cars - Mileage, 1966 Ford 2655, 1967 Ford 3001 - Total for July 5656. 3 Richard W. Clark SALAD LUNCHEON IS ENJOYED BY GARDEN CLUB The McHenry Garden club held its August meeting at the home of the president, Mrs. Charles Wagner. A delicious salad luncheon was served. Mrs. G.T. Snively, chairman of the Chicago Plant, Flower and Fruit guild, gave a report (Xi the annual meeting w'lich she attended. The resignations of the treasurer, Mrs. Edward Vilim, and the corresponding secretary and publicity chairman, Mrs. Fred Dodge, were accepted with regret. In both cases they are moving from the area and hope. to make garden club affiliations in their new locations. Mrs. John Korner'will complete the unexpired term of treasurer, Mrs. Herbert Rothering will handle the corresponding secretary's work along with her own job as recording secretary, and Miss Mary Burdahl will take over as publicity chairman. Following the business meeting, members toured the gardens of Mrs. Charles Wagner, Mrs. Robert Petersen and Mrs. Fred Dodge. The next meeting will be the annual luncheon meeting at the home of Miss Mary Burdahl, 806 Red Bud lane, Wilmette, (mi Sept. 20 at noon. She has asked that everyone who is planning to attend let her know by postcard or a phone call at 1-312-251-2730. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TOPIC "Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture." The Golden Text of this week's Bible Lesson on "Man" to be read in McHenry Christian Science churches this Sunday, is from the hundredth Psalm. a i • i i ! 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