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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 1 Nov 1967, p. 8

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W5. 8, SEC. I - PLAINDEALER - NOV, 1, 1967 Township Officials Urge Strong Local Government "Keep government close to the people--keep Township government strong!" This was the theme of the "biggest, most successful ever" convention Of the Township Officials of Illinois, held in Peoria, Oct. 22 through 25 arid attended fay area assessors. Nearly 1,500 delegates attended the four-day meetings, representing an all-time high registration and an increase of more than 25 percent over the previous years. The township officials heard Cook County Board Chairman Richard B. Qgilvie urge them to "protect the integrity and strength of local and state government and achieve a return to sanity in the operation of federal government in so doing/' Then Lt. Gov. Samuel H. Shapiro lauded townships as "the only units of government in which the people themselves are the legislators, deciding for themselves what to do with their tax money. Townships are the only pure democracies we have, and what happens to this democracy depends upon the will of the people. At the same time, townships must continue to take initiative to exercise or expand their functions, and they must - communicate directly and frequently with the people they serve," Shapiro said. In his report to the convention on legislation, Troy A. Kost, Astoria, executive secretary of the association admonished Gov. Kerner for his vetoes of key legislation which would have helped township and local governments. He particularly chastised Kerner for vetoing a township recodification act, which would have permitted updating laws affecting township government. "This has not been done since 1870," said Kost, "and it is way overdue. The governor was shortsighted and unprogressive in .His action on this bill." Th:; keynote speaker of ths convention, Milton W. De- Lancey, executive secretary of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors warned of the inefficiencies and evils of big government. "All over America we see this growing trend for bigness, under the guise and belief that because it is big, it's better," he said. "This simply is not true in government, as witnessed by the increasing problems which the federal government has in dealing with the people, as well as by the failures of many governmental consolidation efforts which have occurred throughout the country." The convention also resolved to "spread the word" about township government to achieve a better public understanding and appreciation of its values. SCOUTS GOOD TUkN DAY YIELDS EIGHTEEN TONS With typical fall weather prevailing, the Scouts of Kishwaukee district, Blackhawk Area council, carried out a successful Good Turn Day, Saturday, Oct. 28, according to George Brand, district executive. The ^Scouts and volunteer Scouters~ collected nearly eighteen tons of clothing, housewares and small appliances. This material will be taken to the Goodwill Industries workshops where it will be used in a rehabilitation program for the physically handicapped people. Some 1,000 Cubs, Scouts, and . Explorers and 150 volunteer Scouters participated in this Good Turn Day featuring service to others. VETERANS MEET The McHenry Barracks of the Veterans of World War I will meet on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. in the Legion home. Crash Kills 1. County Man ( Continued from page 1 ) puties he must have fallen asleep. Mrs. Emma Kunz ofS. Hillside, McHenry, was taken to McHenry hospital Saturday night after she and a nephew, Louis McDonald of Ingleside were struck by a car driven by Michael Ward of Ingleside. The pedestrians were walking with the traffic along Devlin road, Fox Lake, when they were struck. The boy was transferred to Wesley Memorial hospital, Chicago. Mrs. Kunz suffered a broken hip. McHenry police were busy this past week investigating numerous accidents within the city'limits. Violet C. Johnson of 3606 W. Anne street, McHenry, told authorities she was driving south on Green street when she fell asleep. Her car went over the curb and struck a tree, causing damage to the vehicle. Helen L. Becknell of 5075 Draper road, McHenry, told police she was driving west on Elm street, at the intersection with Third street, when another auto driven by Clifford T. Morris of 5222 Orchard drive, McHenry, started to make a left turn and then stopped. She said she was unable to avoid the collision. Marrilou Smith of 3703 Maple avenue, McHenry, was driving out of the bank parking area when her car collided with another driven by Charlie L. Sims of 611 Amanda avenue, McHenry. Muriel E. Rapp of 5410 N, Highland, McHenry, was backing out of the National Tea store parking lot when her car collided with another driven by Lucille I. Modek of 7704 Hickory road, Wonder Lake. A car driven by Gary Lee Dowell of 3801 W. John street, collided with another vehicle driven by Grace E. Meyer of Center street, McHenry, at the corner of Green and Main streets. Dowell told police the pavement was wet and he was unable to stop. Cars driven by Corinne M. Frett of 2919 W. Victoria, McHenry, and Dennis Druml, 1716 N. Lake, also McHenry, collided when the former was backing out of the Jewel Tea store parking lot. Margaret L. Fleming of 3713 W. High street, McHenry, was backing away from a meter at 3925 W. Main street when her car struck another driven by Louise M. Peterson of Crystal Lake. Easter Seal Sponsors Careers Conference CHUCK FULLER IS MANAGER OF OSCO DRUG STORE Muscular dystrophy is a disease which destroys muscle and replaces it with useless fat or connective tissue. Twothirds of its victims are children. Early symptoms of the disease are often so slight that they may be unnoticed, or attributed to some minor condition such as flat feet. Muscular Dystrophy Assocations of America recommends that children who show pronounced awkwardness in walking and running, and have a tendency to fall often should be examined by a physician. With a shortage of health workers in the rehabilitation field across the country today, the Easter Seal society is sponsoring its second annual "Careers in Rehabilitation Conference" Sunday, Nov. 5, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Hammerschmidt cnap3l, Elmhurst college, Elmhurst. Live stage presentations with professional demonstrations, counselling, and exhibit booths ~ will be available to all high school juniors and seniors, and all co'lege freshmen and sophomores from Boone, McHenry, Lake, Kane, La Salle, Du Page, Winnebago, Kendall - Grundy, DeKalb, Will and Kankakee counties. The program will be narrated by Floyd Brown, popular disc jockey of WMAQ, Chicago. The program will cover careers for doctors, njr3es, physical occupationists and speech therapists, special education teachers, home economist and other rehabilitation workers in these much needed health fields. These are professions of interest that can stagger the imagination of any youngster. The Theme of the Conference is "Heading for a Health*Center". One of the greatest manpower needs in the world today is in the field of Rehabilitation. Graduates of these professions are able to go anywhere in the world and work in interesting and rewarding jobs. For further information, students may check with their high school carder conference chairman, high school principal or guidance counselor. McHenry Man To Tour With Famous Choir ( Continued from page 1) tucky, Indiana, OMo and Michigan. Augustana, located at Rock Island, is a liberal arts college with a rich tradition in music. Its choir is internationally known for its appearances in concert halls throughout the United States'> Canada, and Europe. J McGrary, a senior, is a son of Mj\ahd Mrs. M.D. McCrary, 2212 N. Orchard Beach, McHenry. , * # ' rx&c'i 1 SKIN ALLERGIES Skin allergies associated with a particular piece of clothing are more often caused b> the cleaning products, metal fasteners, elastic libers, si/ing compounds. d\es. and fabric material used in the garment. rather than the fabric itself, causing an itching rash called contact dermatitis. Consult >our ph\sician for proper tests and treatment. rather than using home remedies. SHOP SN MCHENRY CHUCK FULLER Chuck Fuller is the rtianager of the new Osco drug store ait 3720 W. Eim street, McHenry. He announced on Monday that granb opening will be held next week. Mr. Fuller was raised in the East and attended Wilmington, Dela., high school and the University of Delaware. He bagan his career with the Osco firm in the fall of 1964 at Waukegan and was promoted to assistant manager at Barrington in January of this year. Mr. Fuller is married to the former Carol Ford of Old Greenwich, Conn., and they have one child, Sandra Lee, 6 years old. The family resides at 3622 W. McCullom Lake road. r ' if 1 mmm ' wv, -' - IN A BETTER HOME OF YOUR OWN THere's^a special feeling that comes every time you say "Welcome to 'our home' " A warm, happy feeling of pride because you know you've given the family you love the comfortf convenience and security they deserve to h a v e . . . And, we at McHenry Savings and Loan are always available to assist you and your family in making that dream home a reality with the financial help necessary to move you into your new home . . . . NEXT SATURDAY MORNING AT 11:30 a.m. Listen to our new radio program "VIEWPOINT" on WCLR 850 on your dial. S)AnHrT( iYi OvFr TOUt SAV1WCS UR TO SIS,000 1209 N. Green St. 385-3000 McHenry

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