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Plan "Tribute To Fall" ^ If ' / SPRING GROVE NH EVA FREUND PHONE S76-4135 The biggest event ever staged by Lakeland Plaza Merchants associati<m of Fox Lake will make its debut this weekend in the form of the first annual "Tribute to Fall." Mel Kerr, left, Wool worth manager, and Earl Hagan, Sears Roebuck & Co manager, display theme posters Lakeland Plaza in Fox Lake will kick-off a gala three-day "Tribute to Fall" this weekend, Sept. 28, 29 & 30 with a showing of new fall fashions at the "Tribute to Fall" fashion show to be staged at Grant high school in that town this Thursday Night at 7:30. Simultaneously, there will be a display of 1968 autos and an art exhibit of the works of outstanding area artists on the plaza grounds. "There's never been anything like this staged in our area before. There'll be something to see and do for every member of the family," stated Earl Hagen, president of the Lakeland Plaza Merchants association. A score of Lake and Mc- Henry county auto dealers are planning to show nearly forty cars, both foreign and domestic (Mi the broad plaza blacktop. There will be free admisfor the weekend that includes a fashion show kick-off at Grant high at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, and a '68 model auto show and a complete art show all thr^e days on the plaza grounds. Admission for all events is free this weekend Sept. 28 to 30. sion to the fashion show which way include a $25 best-of-show will include many prizes. award. Judging of the art show Prizes for outstanding art to will take place Friday evening be displayed on the Plaza Walk- during the promotion. county of 1918 and before to be recorded in a book*. It may or may not seem important now. But generations later, people will be thanking God that someone got out this History in 1968." Two thousand of these revised Biography Forms have been printed. The 900-pluspage book is being printed and published at cost. A book of this size would no doubt cost substantially more if done commercially. WHEATON MAN LIVING 133-YEAR Another living link with Mc- Henry county's 133-year past came to light recently when Leslie W. Bennett of 407 W. Lincoln avenue, Wheaton, attended the Samiel Gillilan marker dedication at Algonquin. Mr. Bennett is a great-grandson to Samuel Gillilan, this county's first white settler family that crossed the Fox river on Nov. 18, 1834. Mr. Bennett said fye didn't realize his great-grandfather was historically famous until he read about the McHenry County History project in the newspapers, "about ten days ago.'" He shares the Gillilan spotlight with Misses Wiler- NINE LICENSES SUSPENDED BY STATE OFFICE Secretary of State Paul Po- the McHenry County Historical well has announced the suspen- society. sion of the driver licenses o^, yjt >vais %.ne>v iriorseispf n Chttfflre! Marw) «f Marengo, ..McHenry County MT-LKTL" „„„ „ Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ronald- McArthur of Rt. 2, to be published next July by the Gary, James Norris of Wood- McHenry County Board of Sustock, Leonard Pavon, Jr., of pervisors, Lowell Nye of Har- 2518 W. Clara drive and Peter yard, editor. RECEIVE DEGREES The ninety-one IlUnois State university students w|io completed degree requirements at the close of post-session classes have brought the number of graduates this year to a record 1,710. Among the fortydean and Edna Gillilan of El- four who received degrees by S"1* . # mail as' a result of complet- The dedication at which he ing work during the post sumfirst appeared was sponsored by mer school session were Robert English of 3409 W. Elm, son of Mr. and Mi\j. Joseph English, M.S. degree, and Ed- Reid, M.S. Degree. HOLD ANNUAL RURAL MAIL BOX INSPECTION During the month of September the annual inspection of rural mail boxes is made. Road conditions will be observed and the following irregularities noted -- Your box has no door, box must be located so carrier can serve without leaving vehicle and can be conveniently reached, box is not waterproof, box must be on the right hand side of the road as travelled by the carrier, the approach must be kept filled and properly graded and kept unobstructed at all times, the approach must be kept free of snow, there must be a red signal flag, box should be securely fastened to its support, box should be leveled and post firm, your name must be printed not less than one inch high on th® side visible to the carrier as he approaches or on the front if boxes are grouped, your box should be kept painted, white or aluminum preferred. Rural patrons will receive a notification if boxes are in need of improvement. Postmaster Eva Freund requests your cooperation in this inspection. Please correct any irregularities you may have., CIVIL SERVICE TESTS AVAILABLE Applications for a civil service test are now available at the Spring Grove post office to anyone interested in working for the post office department. The regional director of the post office department has announced that the Chicago Board of U.S. Civil Service Examiners is accepting applications to fill substitute clerk or substitute carrier positions in all first class, second class and sectional centers located within the gtate of Illinois. Eligibles will be certified to the office for which they indicate a willingness to accept employment in the order of their score regardless of residence. Starting salary is $2.64 an hour. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. The positions being filled from this examination are mostly full time positions with paid vacations, sick leave, low cost health and life insurance, cash awards for suggestions and liberalized retirement. A copy of the announcement may be secured at any post office within.tbe state of Illinois. : L.C.W.C. - On^Wedpesday, Sent, 2Q;>4he, met at the home of Mrs. Arthur Helbling instead of the home of Mrs. Joseph Koberstine as scheduled. The change was made because of the illness of Mr. Koberstine. A one o'clock luncheon was served to twentytwo members. The new president Mrs. Beulah Karls presided at the meeting. Recording secretary for the coming year is Mrs. Ed Buesseler. Reports were given and correspondence read by Mrs. John McNish in the absence of the corresponding secretary Mrs. Harriet Olson. Birthdays of members are to be celebrated at the meetings. Since Ida Koberstine's birthday was this month and she was unable to attend, a small cake with a candle was taken to her home after the meeting. Announcements were that the McHenry County Federation meeting will in Marengo on Oct. 17. The Eleventh District Federation meeting will be held at McHenry Country club on Sept. 28. Mrs. Stella Richardson and Mrs. Martha Schueneman were present at this meeting having just returned from Florida. Mrs. Helen Creighton was also present as a guest Mrs. Frances Heineman announced the Richmond Garden club card party and luncheon for Oct. 4 at Hunter Country Club, Richmond. The club will meet next at the' home of Mrs. Viola McNish on Oct. 18. VISITS AND TRIPS AND ILLNESSES Mrs. Harriet Ol§on spent the past week with her daughter and family at Aurora. ' Mrs. Nora Miller spent a few days with her daughter in Johns- Smith of 3716 N-St. John avenue, both McHenry, Harold Wunderlich and Terry Wunderlich, both of Crystal Lake, all for three violations. Probationary permits were issued to Gregory Brown of Cary and FredJenssenof Lakein- the-Hills. Secretary of State Paul Powell has announcedthe Drivers' License division of his office has rescinded the suspension of the license of/Terry J. Tessendorf, 117 S. Williams street, Crystal Lake. This action was taken upon review of record which disclosed that one of his three offenses against traffic regulations governing the movement of motor vehicles within a twelve-month period is not of ^ch nature as to indicate a disrespect for traffic law and a disregard for the safety of persons on the highway. Mr. Nye and his township historians held another meeting Monday night, Sept. 18, during which a great deal of new historical material on the cities and townships flowed into the history book files. Fifteen of the seventeen historians were present to have their picture taken for the book and to hear an address on a book sales promotion plan presented by W.H. Tamrneus of Woodstock, business manager, under contract with the board of supervisors for this book. "The one part of this project that the public has not as yet taken seriously enough or begun to appreciate is the Family Biography section, Chapter XXV," commented Mr. Nye. "This is the one opportunity for all McHenry county families having a history in this When selecting a gift; for him.... let us help! 5"lORE for MEN 1245 N. Green St. McHenry, Illinois Phone 385-0047 Open Daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Fri. 'til 9 p.m. CLOSED ON SUNDAYS USE THE FREE GREEN STREET PARKING AREA The Board Of Education GRANT COMMUNITY HJGH SCHOOL Fox Lake, Ulinoi* ADULT EVENIN SCHOOL CLASSES REGISTRATION: At Grant High School, October 2 and 4 and October 9 and 11, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the general office or mail registration to Grant Community High School. CLASSES: will begin on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings beginning with the week of October 16th. COURSES OFFERED (Monday): Drafting; Beginning Modern Math for Parents; Sewing; Beginning Shorthand, Beginning! Space Science; Square Dancing; Typing; Beginning? Driver Training. (Tuesday) Acting, Beginning; Bookeeping, Beginning; Spanish, Beginning; Electronics, Beginning; Knitting, Beginning; Metal Lathe and Arc Welding; Reading Improvement; Sewing. Intermediate; Beauty on a Budget. (Wednesday): Art, Beginning; Bridge, Beginning; First Aid; Judo (Men Only); Office Machines; Tailoring; Typing, Intermediate; Woodworking, Beginning. Contact School For Further Information GRANT COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL FOX LAKE, ILLINOIS Phone JU-7-2561 burg. Nora has been quite ill but is now feeling better. Mary Nimsgern is confined to her home with illness. Agnes May has been released from McHenry hospital following surgery, and is recuperating very well. Mrs. Theresa Klauk, Miss Sah Hans sen, Mrs. Louis Young and Mrs. Robert Fbx spent a week motoring and visiting many interesting places. They spent some time at Greenfield near Detroit, Mich., at the Henry Fbrd museum which was, they reported a marvelous sight, then went into Canada to Expo 67 and enjoyed this very much, then on to Niagara Falls. They reported scenery and foliage very beautiful with fall colors, especially in Canada. ATTEND MEETINGS Mrs. Russell Rudolph and Mrs. Leo White attended the home extension annual meeting near Algonquin on Wednesday, Sept. 20. A luncheon was served. The Home and School Association o£ St. Peter's .held its first meeting of the school year in the parish,hall on Thursday ni^ht. There was a good attendance of parents and interested parishioners. President Walter Murphy presided at the meeting. Father Kilduff introduced the teachers. Raymond J. Kelley, principal who teaches sixth, seventh and eighth grade. Pierce A. O'Geary teaches third, fourth and fifth and Mrs. Robert Kohler has first and second grades. Discussions were held on the need of help in supervision for the lunch period and a one hour study period per day. Also on protection when alert sounds for tornado or any disaster emergency. There was a request for a Parent-Student conference when report cards are distributed. All were tabled for consideration. The next meeting will be on Thursday^, Oct. 26. SEPT. 28, 1967- PLAINDEALER - SEC. 2, PG. 7 BRIAN DUFF IS and is from Crystal i FALL SPEAKER FOR GOP TEENS Brian Duff, the only announced candidate for Secretary of State, kicked off his campaign on Sept. 20 with a speech to the McHenry County Teen-Age Republicans in Woodstock. During the business meeting of the TARs, Nancy Gilstrap, a senior from Crystal Lake, was elected president for the fall term. Carter Hendricks, Jr., a junior from Cary, was chosen for the vice-presidency. Hendricks was Senator Percy's first page in Washington. Mary Billimack, a senior from Marian Central, Will fill the post of treasurer, while Verita Froula will be Social chairman. Miss Billimack has had experience in another TAR club closer to Chicago during the 1966 campaign. Miss Froula is the reigning Miss McHenry County Lake. I The next meeting is sched- ' uled for Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. in Crystal Lake. Spea- ; ker foi- the meeting will be a • newly elected state-wide officer of the Regular Young Re- * publicans. His topic will be' "Do Teen-Agers Count?" SHOPPING CENTER DIRECTOR" Gene Beak, vice-president of Arthur Rubloff & Co. Chicago, has been appointed state director of Illinois by the International Council of Shopping Centers, it was announced by James E. Kelley, president of the council. As state director, Mr. Beak will be responsible for the organization of local meetings of the counoil and the promotion of shopping center growth in this state. READ THE CLASSIFIEDS Dennis Conway brings you NFL football! 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