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PG. 8, - PLA1NDEALER - OCTOBER 25, 1967 How Now, Little Witch? Come Halloween, there will still be revels galore. There Will still be soaped windows, overturned garbage cans and deflated tires. Some spooks, goblins, spacemen and witches will wind «g> wishing they had obtained, and devoured, fewer "treats." But at the same time, this year, here and in other American communities from coast to coast, something wonderful and truly "magic" will occur. Freakishly, monstrously made-up children--angels in disguise-- will go around collecting, not soft, mushy, edible stuff but hard, glistening, indigestible coins. It will not be for themselves, either, but for a remote, only vaguely familiar organization-- the United Nations Children's Fund. This agency, UNICEF for short, will take the coins and turn them into vaccines, "miracle drugs", hospital equipment and whatever else is needed to save the lives of children less fortunate than our own. Did you know that every single day about 30,000 boys and girls in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East die -as file result, not of bombings or earthquakes, but of hunger, disease, misery and their elders' lack of basis education? Death takes this ghastly toll simply because these children lack the necessities of life which the world has in adequate supply--or the potential to have in adequate supply--food, medicine, education. Such a vast problem will not be solved in the very near future. A great deal can be done about the problem, however. Our own children are supplying us with abundant food for thought when they devote their Halloween fun to helping the world's foremost agency exclusively devoted to deal with such problems. UNICEF has been so successful so far that it has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. When UNICEF's Trick or Treaters ring our doorbells on Halloween, let us open our doors and our hearts. PLANT SITE ... In this picturesque setting in Colorado, some 50 miles west of Denver, this new plant will produce 7. million pounds of molybdenum per year, increasing the Free World supply by approximately 5 per cent. For Your Information Dear friends. An acquaintance of mine recently said, "I just can'l seem to bring myself to make u personal call of s\mpathy when my friends are in sorrow. I never seem to know what to say." We know that it isn't necessary to say iin\thing. The "gift" of your presence speaks for itself. Friends mean more than you realize to a famil> during a time of bereavement. The fact that you share in their grief is an act of compassion. Respect fulls. ft PETER MJUSTEN FUNERAL C-IOME Mc Henry 38-006 3 Twice Told Mental Health Problem Hie snake pit age is now a thing of the past and possibly because of this change there appears to be more mentally retarded among us. Perhaps the fact is that it is no longer possible to shrug off the need to identify and serve these mentally retarded. This appears to be the situation nationally and locally. Today, there is a tendency to speak of a persons' retardation as "mild", "moderate", "severe" or "profound". Hie mild category refers to a person who <?an be selfsupporting with some supervision, of which there are about five million in our country today. Of this total, two million are under the age of 20. "Moderate" retardation generally refers to someone with a bit of earning power but more supervision and protection is required than for the mildly retarded person. Of the 350,000 total such persons in the . nation, 150,000 of these are under 20. Two hundred thousand persons are considered to be " severly" retarded. This type of person is unable to read or write but is' capable of some useful work. One-half or 100,000 of these in the nation are under the age of 20. In some instances the future of a person can be planned at infancy, such as in the case of mongolism also known as Down's Syndrome. v But then there is the cerebral palsied child where years may pass before the doctor siq^nriLsitigliis carie cad tell whether of not the childisretarded. ;..3* Cerebral palsy is caused by damage to the brain which controls motion, but it is often hard to test mentally and by the same token it is sometimes even hard to teach a cerebral palsied child with flailing arms and poorly controlled speech muscles. After centuries of regarding most of these children lost to retardness, physicians and teachers found ways to develop the mental abilities of many. Persons with such handicaps became self-supporting, and have in some cases graduated from college or entered professions. There are other facilities, sheltered workshops, where such persons can learn simple tasks to be self-supporting without having to cope with the "outside world". One such facility is present in McHenry County, the Mc- Henry County Association for Retarded Children. Presently it is housed in the former Terra Cotta school, Rt. 31 and Edgewood road. It is (Hie of the organizations for which the newly formed Mental Health board has approved distributions of $17,000 from the community mental heath fund. Another $73,000 was distributed to the Mental Health Clinic for McHenry County. These distributions were included in the 1967 -68 county budget as approved recently by the county board. Hie Retarded Children's association has been in operation for the past six years and started by a group of interested parents with more and more being added each year. Present facilities will serve twenty self-supporting citizens of our county and that capacity is nearing. There are over double that number which should be served. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oct. 27, 1927) The laundry at West McHenry which was recently taken over by L.V.Adams of Woodstock is now in operation. Mr. Adams took over the equipment which was in the laundry and has added several pieces of new machinery, including a water softener and two new presses. Herman Kamholz of Cary, a former McHenry resident and employed at the Cary Country club, was seriously injured while engaged in dragging the fairways of the club golf course. He had been driving a tractor and when he stepped upon the wheel to resume his operations the tractor started and he fell, his foot catching in the wheel. Rudolph E. Johnson, proprietor of (the Bald Knob hotel on Pistakee Lake, received a letter from Representatives Roy J. Stewart stating that Director William Stratton has announced that a truck load of small mouthed black bass (about 1,000,000) will be dumped in the lake at Johnson's place. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oct. 22, 1942) The goal of fifty-years of married life was reached Oct. 20 by another local couple, Mr. and Mrs. John Schumacker of Johnsburg. George Worts has leased the Knox Sinclair station, formerly operated by George Phalin. Mr. Worts, a popular and expert mechanic of many years experience, will also do tire inspecting and repairing. Mayor R.I. Overton proclaims Tuesday Oct. 27, 1942, as "Navy Day" and calls upon all citizens of McHenry to take part in observance of this day through the many channels open to them and to join in a salute to the United States Navy and its coordinated sea power, the Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Naval Aviation and the Merchant Marine. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Howard at the Woodstock hospital last Thursday. George B. Chase, 75, a retired accountant, died of a heart attack in his home in Wonder Lake Oct. 17. He had been in ill health for several years. Robert Louis Schults,20,who enlisted in the U.S. Navy in August 1941 and since the bombing of Pearl Harbor has gone through seven sea battles in the Pacific with out sustaining any injury, is now home on leave, the first visit to America since he completed his training course at Great Lakes. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hawley entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of the fifty-third wedding anniversary of her parents, Mr., and Mrs. S.W. Smith, and the eighty -second birthday of Mr. Smith. On Oct. 15 duck hunters opened fire early as the dawn broke on the opening of the migratory water fowl season in Illinois. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oct. 17, 1957) Joseph Kloeckner, 69 years old, died suddenly Oct. 16 at his farm home just west of McHenry on Route 120. Otto Larsen of Spring Grove was taken to McHenry hospital in critical condition following an auto accident on the Johnsburg Spring Grove blacktop road. The other driver, Francis Orr, of Huemann's subdivision was also taken to the hospital and found to be suffering from facial lacerations, fractured knee and chest injuries. Ardelle Oeffling of Johnsburg and Dennis Conway of McHenry were named king and queen of 1957 homecoming at the dance Which followed the football game on the local field. Enrollment in McHenry public and private schools has reached a new all time high with 18,015, it was revealed this week by County Superintendent of Schools, Richard L. Tazewell. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meyer was christened Jospeh William at St. Mary's church with Rev. Fr. Reuland officiating. He was christened in the same dress worn by his father and three brothers. Miss Adele Leon and Raymond Stilling exchanged nuptial vows in a wedding ceremony performed Oct. 12. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred P. Fruehling have been vacationing in Hawaii. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Miller observed their fifty-sixth wedding anniversary Oct. 16. More than ordinary interest was shown in the television wedding Tuesday of this week uniting Miss Rebecca Moore, formerly of North Caroline and now a nurse at the McHenry hospital, and Roy Bosselman of Richmond. They exchanged vows in a pretty service on the popular "Bride and Groom" show. Insuring half a house? You could be-r-if you haven't updated your protection recently. If your home were destroyed, how much house would your insurance build? Protection for personal possessions and liability may be out-of-date, too. Your Country Companies agent will be glad to review your Homeowners insurance needs--for home, contents and LEK K. liability. KOKTEMEIEK Off. S38-2000 Kes, »38-0fm Your Country Companies Agmnt *.»•» .' / • : «. .• t . ..» *• ,• , • Special October Weeks October has been marked by the observance of two special weeks, Fire Prevention Week and national Employ the Physical Handicapped Week. With cold weather approaching, it is well toremind readers that fires-destroying homes and property-will soon be occurring more frequently. It is time to reflect on tragedies caused by fire. Oct. 9th was the anniversary of the great Chicago fire of 1871. Other great fire tragedies include the Cocoanut Grove, Boston night club, in 1942, and the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus fire at Hartford, Conn., in 1944. The loss of life and property from fires in the United States is staggering. The average reader will be surprised to know that fire costs more than $1.8 billion last year and claimed 12,000 lives. Of these, onethird were children. Many fires are started by cigarettes and if you are a smoker, keep this in mind. '•' Another major cause of fires consists of faulty chimneys and heating systems. A few dollars spent for competent inspection of heating systems and electrical wiring may • save your home and maybe your life in 1967. National "Employ The Phy- 4 sically Handicapped Week",directed attention to the advisability of seeking to give employment to those able to work • but not usually considered readily employable. The special week was authorized by Congress to call attrition to the plight of the ^physically ^ handicapped, who need the opportunity to be selfsupporting. Many individuals, stiffering physical disabilities, are well able to earn their livipg if they can find Sympathetic employers ready to give them a chance. am ommerce (The Presidents Desk) Heard a few growls similar to those of the aldermen I spoke of last week. The way the streets are torn up right now, perhaps such proposals were the subject of the special meeting that ruined so many senses of humor. Talking with a. businessman along Green street and found that he was never advised that the construction was going to encompass what it did, nor when and if it would occur. Would it be too much for the "powers-that be" to let him know when he is going to temporarily lose more than half of his parking? I think not. Chamber membership topped the 110 mark quite awhile ago, which is very pleasing to "yours truly." Some remarks have come my way such as just what does the Chamber do though. First we are a completely separate group from government and stand free to render criticism when its needed ( as you can see). Secondly, our membershiD is not composed of the traditional merchant alone. In our membership we are privileged to include industry, professional people, service organizations as well as merchants per se. We have plant managers, cleaners, clothiers, insurance men, electric appliance organizations, private manufacturing, utilities newspapers, restaurants, and beverage purveyers, and the hardware industry all represented on our our board of directors alone. About the only representation we lack in the general membership is an Indian Chief. (Do have an ex-officio pharmacist and a present board member in the same profession too!) Going back to first. 1. Making McHenry festive each year for Christmas is the Chamber's endeavor, supported by the local merchants and the city government. 2. The annual All Sports banquet is sponsored equally by the VFW post, the school board and your Chamber. 3. Fosters increase in industry and manufacture in McHenry and surrounding area through efforts of the industrial committee of the board. 4. Each year promotes McHenry through the Marine Festival with promotion and performance that brings curious TRAVEL SERIES Finland is the subject of the next film tour to be conducted by Elgin Community college and the Elgin Women's club. The pilot for this second trip of the 1967-68 travel film series is Hjordis Parker. She will present her film "Look to Finland" Thursday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Larkin high school auditorium, Larkin avenue and McLean Boulevard, Elgin. The theme of the film cert-* ters on Finland's forests, which provide a way of life for the country's people. Lumbermen are seen felling the trees, which are driven down turbulent rivers to the saw mills, then transported to paper mills where they take on a new existence. TRAFFIC DEATHS UP September traffic deaths totaled 222, according to provisipqal reports released by the Division of Highways and the State Highway Police. This is an increase of seven per cent over the 207 reported in the same month last year, according to Francis S. Lorenz, director of the Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings. M BW 6 6T8 » 5 5 fl 0 8 8 fl a o Are Yon New In Tow © Do You Know Someone New In Town? We would like to extend a welcome to every newcomer to our community. a : CALL : • ROYAL WELCOME Ann Zeller 385-0559 Leona Es+is 385-3646 3ULB.B 9 B B BXg.B-B.fl B.B.B.B B.fl.B.B-flJUl B-8_fl-B.lBJLB B.BBJULB.BJC people from hundreds of miles under the able coordination of that i man committee? 5. Acts as a clearing house for complaints and praise from the general public and endeavors to encourage ethical business and professional operations in McHenry. 6. Encouraged youth to step forward and take an interest in McHenry. Example: Funds gained from Marine Festival are earmarked for the Viscounts travel fund-the All Sports banquet to show that McHenry takes a pride in its young athletes. p.S. We're trying harder all the time. 'fiRATOKJ Illinois' new Emergency Operating center at 111 E. Monroe St., Springfield, now has NACOM n. The National Communications Network equipment provide^ radio and radio-teletype communications between the center and the Region IV Office of Civil Defense at Battle Creek, Mich. The new high frequency radio network is a backup to a wireline network. In the event the wireline service, which utilizes the nation's telephone wire system, is rendered inoperative, NACOM U, through use of air waves, will keep vital messages flowing. The new equipment is furnished and maintained by the Federal Office of Civil Defense. Anti-knoqk for auto motors comes from sea water -- some 250,000 tons of bromide, basic ingredient of ethyl, is in solution in each cubic mile of sea water. PRESENT "OPERATION76" Dr. George B. Simpson will present "Operation 76", which he describes as "the present tenyear Communist plan to take over the U.S.A."on Friday, Oct. 27, at 8 p.m. in Flock-Reedy auditorium, 7N015 York road, Bensenville, 111. Dr. Simpson has lectured extensively in this country and has followed the course of the Communists since 1937 through his years of service with Press Wireless. „cess,oNAt direct0* OPTOMETRIST Dr. John F. Kelly At 1224 N. Green Street, McHenry (Closed Wednesday) Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted Contact Lenses Hrs. Daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p-m. Friday Evenings 8:30 p m. Evenings B»y Appointment PHONE 385-0452 Dr. Leonard Bottari Eyes Examlned-Glasses Fitted Contact Erases, 1303 N. fttchmond Road Hours: Mon., Toes., Thurs., Fri. 4:00 pjn. to 6:00 p.m. Tues., Thurs., ft Frl. Eve 7 p m. to 9 p.m. Sat. 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. No Hours on Wednesday PHONE 385-4151 If No Answer Phone 885-2262 OFFICE EQUIPMENT McHenry County Office Machines Sales - Service Si Rentals Typewriters, Adders, Calculators Mon - Sat 9:00 - 5:30 Friday till 9:00 p.m. Phone 459-1226 93 Grant St., Crystal Lake, 111. METAL WORK Schroeder Metalcraft tor Home and Garden Wrought Iron Railings Patio Furniture Antiques 1705 S. Rt. 31 PHONE 385-0950 VACUUM CLEANERS Authorized Electrolux Dealer JAMES VAN FLEET 2501 Martin Rd. McHenry, Illinois 385-6027 ACCOUNTANTS Paul A. Schwegel 4410 West Route 120 McHenry, Illinois 385-4410 INSURANCE Earl R. Walsh Fire, Auto, Farm & Life Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES When You Need Insurance of Any Kind PHONE 385-3300 or 885-0953 3429 W Elm St., McHenry, 111. George L. Thompson General Insurance * T.liWM! • HEALTH • AUTO • EIRE • CASUALTY • BOAT Phone 815-385-1066 8812 W. Elm St, McHenry In McHenry Plalndealer BIgd. B. Beckenbaugh 385-6150 or 885-1322 INSURANCE ALL KINDS Dennis Conway Auto, Life, Fire State Farm Ins. Cos. 3315- W. Elm St McHenry, Illinois 385-5285 or 385-7111 LETTER SERVICE Mimeographing • Typing Addressing • Mailing Lists McHenry County Letter Service 1212-A N. Green St- PHONE 385-5064 M o n . t h r u F r L 8 - 5 Closed Saturdays , RADIO & TV SERVCE Radio - Phono Black & White TV's & Color Will Pick Up Portable Items To Be Fixed W. B. Cleveland 606 So. 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