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PG. 6-PLAINDEALER-FRI. FEB. 28, 1969 here and there in BUSINESS Country Music Country Music artists, Bob and Bobbie Thomas of WGN-TV fame are doming to the Goodyear Automotive Appliance center in the McHenry Market Place on Friday night, March 14. The duet augments any show. A sizzling guitar instrumental, "Lover", opens the act. Following at a fast pace are vocal solos and duets, amazing tricks on instruments, guitar and banjo solos, folk songs, dixie and hootenanny. As a finale, Bobbie literally "stops the show" with his lightning fast guitar version of "The Flight of the Bumble Bee". JOSEPH J. SOLTIS PLANT MANAGER Joseph J. Soltis, a veteran of twenty-six years with Admiral, is now general manager of the McHenry plant. He previously held the same post at Dixon. COMPLETES PROGRAM Robert Nehrlich of Hansen's in McHenry, recently completed the two-week factory service school program at the Johnson Motors complex in Waukegan. He was part of a class, drawn from Johnson dealerships throughout the world which explored the finer points of the famous Sea-Horse line of outboard motors. APPRECIATION NIGHT The McHenry county representatives of Investors Diversified Services will hold their annual customer appreciation night March 3 at the Moose lodge in Woodstock. Festivities start at 7:45 p.m. Tom ConwellofRockfordwill present a program on company progress, innovations in investment services, and some economic outlook information. The evening will conclude with visiting over a buffet luncheon. McHenry county representatives include George Collette, Van Wilson and Glenn Jorgenson of McHenry and Sam Absher and John Ducey of Wonder Lake. TOUR PLANT George Erber of Carey Appliance, McHenry, recently joined other visitors in touring the manufacturing and testing of facilities and the Maytag Historical center in Newton, Iowa. jpooooouuomiuaooooooooooo I COMING E VENTS MARCH 3 McHenry Woman's club board meeting -- Methodist church - 9:30 a.m. MARCH 5 Royal Neighbors of America Fox River Valley Camp No. 3251. Annual Spring party, McHenry Country Club 7 p.m. For Reservations Call Mrs. Harry Lundy, 3812 w. High St. or Mrs. Ray Murphy, 4517 McCullom Lake Rd. MARCH 7 Community World Day of Prayer at Faith Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m. MARCH 7, 8, 9 Book Fair ~ St. Patrick's School -- Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7-9 p.m. --Sunday after all Masses. MARCH 8 Friendship Club Pot-Luck Dinner & Meeting -- 6 p.m. First United Methodist church dining room. Mariners Club Pot-Luck. Charter Dinner -- 6:30 p.m. Faith Presbyterian Church. Green Garter Party -- Legion Homo, Ringwood Road -- 9 p.m. -- Public Invited. MARCH 10 McHenry Senior Citizens Club -- St. Patrick's dinner and Party -- 6:30 p.m. East Campus cafeteria. MARCH 11 St. Patrick's Home and School Association meeting - 3 p.m. -- Program on "Cooking A1 Fresco". O.E.S. Stated Meeting-8 p.m. Acacia Hall. Annual St. Patrick's Card Party - Luncheon --Sponsored by Christian Mother's Society St. Peter's Hall -- Spring Grove 12 \oon. v League of Women Voters V.I.P. Luncheon 12:45 p.m. at Woodstock Inn, 1400 N. Seminary Ave. MARCH 14 McHenry Woman's Club Regular Meeting -- Zion Lutheran church -- 1 p.m. MARCH 16 " St. Patrick's Altar and Ro7 sary Sodality Card Party. 7:30 p.m. St. Patrick's church hall. • MARCH 18 Riverview Camp No. .6818, R.N.A. -- Anniversary Chicken Dinner -- 6:30 p.m. - K of C. Hall. MARCH 21 and 22 Rummage Sale -- Ringwood United Methodist church -- Ringwood -- Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. -- Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. MARCH 23 "The Possible Dream" -- A Perfect Wedding -- American Legion Home -- 2-4 p.m. -- Bridal Show by Methodist WSCS. MARCH 24 McHenry Senior Club -- 7:30 p.m. Campus Cafeteria. Program. Citizens -- East Musical MARCH 25, O.E.S. -- Stated Meeting -- 8 p.m. Acacia Hall. APRIL 19 McHenry Woman's club Bake sale Benefit Mentally Retarded of McHenry County -- 9:30 a.m. -- Justen Furniture store. CHOIR VISIT From the great Bach motets to the simple, sweet folk melodies of sieveral nations, the Concordia Choir of Moorhead, Minn., will lead the audience from one age to another in choral singing at a concert in Woodstock Community high school auditorium on Saturday, March 1, at 8 p.m. Paul " J. Christiansen, director of this famous ensemble always includes representative works of Bach and pre-Bach composers because "Not since the time of Palestrina and Bach have the truly great composers been so devoted to the art of church music." The McHenry Area Real Estate Market FRI. FEB. 26, 1969 - PLAINDEALER - PG. 7 If You Are Buying A Home .... Or Selling A Home .... You Have Access To The Local Market Through The Exclusive Listing Service of McHenry • Joe NXschan Heal Estate • Earl Walsh Real Estate • Wieser And Associates • Ailas Realty is Glsss Draper Real Estate • Essex & Costello t • John Fuhler Real Estate bflQflMgaagBn'BDaDQflBBonnrinwwnHHWHHwww^w -nnnnnnnnnnDnnnDnDaDD|-|[][]D[]a^Dpnnnnrnnnnnr««B.l...rri McHenry Area Cooperating Brokers • Kent Corporation • McHenry Realty • Heinen-Amandes, Inc. • Pollock-Phillips Realty Serv. • Ted Curry Realty • Twin Oaks Realty • Northern Illinois Realty Serv., Inc. You need contact only ONE, to be assisted by all. These are the McHenry Area firms, with years of experience in local real estate transfers, combining their knowledge and extensive services to give you total coverage and expert professional guidance iri your property sale or purchase. Pooling their listings, the real estate brokers whose ads you see on this page present a combined facility of many experienced salespeople working to bring home buyers and sellers together. BE WISER - SEE WIESER CLEAN AS A WHISTLE 3 bedroom frame ranch with 2 car detached garage with loft area for extra storage space. You are missing the boat if you are looking for that first starter house, REASONABLY PRICED at ONLY $17,500. WATERFRONT -- TRADITIONAL COLONIAL It s brand new -- Traditional Colonial -- with 4 bedrooms, 2% baths, 8 rooms all together, on a 80'xl50' waterfront lot with 2 car attached garage. Excellent sanitary facilities, 1,250 gallon septic tank with a 24' x 60' x 3' seepage pit. Plenty of hot water for the family with 50 gallon hot water heater. Oak flooring throughout with plenty of storage space and 1,000 sq. ft. attic. This is a home for the large family that enjoys the water and country living.' Many extras such as built-in oven/range, disposal, thermopane windows, etc. As fine a home as you'll find for O: 7 $34,500. IDEAL LOCATION -- MAIN STREET 6 bedroom, older home located on Main Street, ideal access to East Campus, McHenry High School, grade school, shopping, etc. Situated on 66'x 132' lot with city water & sewer. Large dining room 12' x 20', large living room, large kitchen. Needs a little work -- but a BARGAIN at only $12,900. LOOK THESE OVER 2 BEDROOM, lVz baths, full basement on large lot only $15,900. 2 BEDROOM waterfront, close to town, ONLY $19,500. 4 BEDROOM near new high school, full basement $23,500. I 3 BEDROOM, brick and frame ranch, on the water ONLY $40,000. JUST LISTED: 5 bedroom on the water -- $40,000. 3 ACRE FARMETTE, many out buildings. Country living at it's best. Priced to sell at $41,500. 5 ACRES, close to town, recently remodeled, over 600 ft. of road frontage -- $34,900. 4 BEDROOM, 10 room ranch in Edgebrook Heights $43,500. VACANT BUILDING SITES We have many vacant building sites available, in and around the McHenry area. Why not call our office fdr further information. Why not invest in a brighter tomorrow by buying a good investment REAL ESTATE today, OPEN SUNDAYS Noon to 5:00 p.m. WIESER AND ASSOCIATES LET US SELL YOUR HOME 1S26 N. Riverside Drive McHenry, Illinois 385-4880 McHENRY REALTY 4 B.R. on 4 lots with full basement and 2 car detached garage -- w/new fiberglass garage door -- New w/w carpeting, paneled walls, storms & screens, water softener, drapes, food freezer, and low taxes -- All for $15,900.00. COUNTRY ACRES Beautiful vacant lot -- high and dry 250 ft on Riverside Drive and 158 ft. on Scott Lane -- underground utilities $5,000.00 JN THE SHADOW OF THE CHURCH -- a beautiful wooded lot on Green Street 78'x 168' -- all utilities to the lot -- trees and bushes $5,700.00. Y HOW ABOUT A BRICK BUILDING ON MAIN STREET with a "happening" tavern and a 3 B.R. apartment above -- Completely occupied and good rental investment Full basement -- Shed in the rear. $21,000.00 IN McHENRY SHORES -- 2 B.R. Brick Ranch with beautiful natural wood-burning fireplace in living room -- Sep. D.R., cab. kitchen -- carp. & drapes incl. 1 car att. gar. blacktop driveway -- alum, s/s -- large fully landscaped lot -- water rights to the river -- Priced to Sell $18,500.00. We need YOUR HOUSE to sell!! ! We have several Popular Priced Homes for Sale with Low Down-Payment! McHENRY REALTY Active member of E.L.S. of McHenry (Exclusive Listing Service) PHONE 385-5922 or 385-0268 3918 West Main Street McHenry, Illinois, U.S.A. y 2-28-69 2-28-69 RIVER FRONT Orchard Beach Dr. 2 bedroom ranch with 20 x 20 carpeted living room and heatolator fireplace. Beautiful 71' lot. Reduced io $22,000 for quick sale. Property plaoed in our hands Is in good tmndn. HEINEN - AMANDES, INC. 2914 W. Rt. 120 * McHENRY, CALL 385-7400 £• after 6 p.m. 385-2527 pfiHfx-nifltpUn rral estate ro. "Where Sendee Com-- Finf CRYSTAL LAKE CITY LIMITS 5 ROOM RANCH SCENIC LOCATION -- 1 BLOCK FROM LAKE This cozy 2 B.R. home is just right for a starter or retirement home or small family. Large 1 car garage. Grounds very tastefully landscaped with dark green yews in front and large trees in rear. Exterior alum, sided last year. Gas FA heat, hardwood floors, plenty of storage in attic, garage & utility room. Asking: $15,500 THE HOME YOU'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR IS RIGHT HERE! Kitchen w/built-in oven & range, LR with fireplace, 3 nice BRs, screened-in porch, full basement, attached garage with cement driveway, excellent landscaping. A LOT OF HOME FOR $20,200. NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR FAMILIES. DRIVE THROUGH COVERED BRIDGE TRAILS! ATTENTION: LUXURY LOVERS 3,000 sq. ft. of living area, 3 fenced beautifully landscaped acres, 3 big carpeted BRs, 3 lovely ceramic baths, gorgeous swimming pool, separate efficiency apt. for relative or teenagers. Solid construction -- perfectly maintained Call for appointment! Priced in low 70's! psaPX-roHteUo rpal pstatr ru. Cooperating Member of Associated Listing Service HOURS DAILY 9 to 6 Sond&y 12-5 pjn, 385-7050 3717 W. Elm McHenry (Across from Jewel Tea) 966 Virginia St* Crystal 2-28-69 WHISPERING HILLS 2 BEDROOM, like new, brand new wall to wall carpeting in living and bedrooms. Large living, kitchen and utility 9x20. Gas heat, 2 car garage with automatic door opener -- $19,250.00. FOX RIVER 3 BEDROOM Cape Cod w/alum, siding, l large bedroom down and 2 up. Kitchen panelled. Gas heat. 2 car garage. Immediate possession. $20,500.00 3 BEDROOM Ranch on Channel just off Fox River Lane living, dining, kitchen and bedrooms. 2% car attached garage. 2 baths, large enclosed sun porch, many extras. Cement sea wall and boat slip complement the 18' cruiser included in the sale price of $36,500.00 McCULLOM LAKE 2 BEDROOM frame with living, dining and kitchen. Large rear porch possible for 3rd bedroom. Closed in patio b"em$TG.m™ car detachKl iarage Two PISTAKEE LAKE FOR RENT - 2 bedroom apartment - 6 large rooms. Garage for 1 car. Adults only and no pets. $150.00 per month. LISTINGS WANTED - LISTING NEEDED CHAIN O' LAKES < See the No. l Realtor in the area for securing buyers 6n Waterfront property Service is our business. Let us serve ^ T tnd experience- CaW the oldest established office in Johnsburg for your free estimate |o determine the sales value of your home. JOE NISCHAN In Johnsburg: i 2801 JOHNSBFRQ RD. I MCHENRY, TTJ^ Phon* 385-0037 • Rum !l§~ REALTY Ted Curry Realtor Welcome Home! 11 acres in beautiful Bull Valley with a 3 bedroom home that exudes charm and gracious living. Formal living room, family room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast room. Screened in j>orch with barbeque overlooking swimming pool, 2 car garage and horse barn. Call fbr details. 3 bedroom ranch with siding for easy maintenance on heavily wooded double lot with excellent landscaping. Modern kitchen with good-sized dining area and sliding glass doors onto patio. .Fully air-conditioned, attached garage and water rights. $23,500. TinTimimiiiiTMiiiiiiiiiiiimimmimiiiiiTriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiinTifTiim9Tyi| POLLOCK-PHILLIPS Offer A 8 ACRES ON HARD SURFACED ROAD . . . Ei JOHN FUHLER REAL ESTATE Has * better buy for yonl BUY NOW AND BE READY FOR SUMMER!! Modern, all brick 3 bedroom ranch located on wooded corner lot. Living room with fireplace and dining area, ample cupboards in kitchen, all appliances and new freezerrefrigerator combination. Full basement with family room and bar, oversized 2 car garage and large fenced in yard with swimming pool. Low $30's. TcJC urry Rea Itor Ei 385-7190 3106 Route 120 McHenry, Illinois With 660 feet of frontage, this farm land with its 8 room family home, and numerous outbuildings is ideal for the family who wants pets--dogs--horses-- what have you? It also is great if you want to build another home or two. Additional 32 acres is available, or present owner will sell you 5 acres and keep j 3. Price with 8 acres is $32,900.00, and property is I located between McHenry and Woodstock. NEW LISTING i Near Wonder Lake, and featuring 3 bedrooms, full • basement, along with Beach rights. Home is only 4 ; years old and priced in the range where there are ! many buyers -- $16,500.00. Lot is 90 by 130. NEW LISTING . . . You overlook Pistakee while eating in the well-designed kitchen featuring snack bar, or in the combination 30 foot living-dining room. It offers 3 bedrooms, full basement, double attached garage, and central air. A great buy at $22,900.00. GRAND CALIFORNIA RANCH ON 3 ACRES .... That had all that extra attention by owner, while being constructed. Situated on gently rolling hill with grand-relaxing view, it includes lovely living room with cathedral ceilings and 2-way fireplace, 1% baths, full basement with fireplace, and extra large 24 by 30 garage -- with enough room to make 4th bedroom. Price includes all the materials for 12 by 20 Shed. Located between Crystal Lake and Woodstock. Priced at $43,500.00. 1 OTHERS FOR YOU TO CONSIDER a--28 acres just So. of McHenry -- unimproved-- $28,500.00. b--Waterfront--3 bedrooms--right in McHenry -- can walk to work -- stores -- schools, c--3 Bedrooms -- rec. room -- 2 lots -- less than 2 miles to McHenry -- beach rights -- $20,900.00. • V • •A Relax and enjoy your leisure hours in this 2 bedroom aluminum sided ranch located a short distance from town. Knotty pine paneled living room. Kitchen with pantry and snack bar. Large paneled family with wood burning fireplace. New 2% carc garage, on double lot. Beach rights on Fox River. All this for only $18,500.00. FOR YOUNG HEARTS AND YOUNG PURSES Offering this cute ranch house with three bedrooms, carpeted living room and good size kitchen. Sliding glass doors to concrete patio from dining area. Attached car- Dort Fibre glass and aluminum awnings. Beach rights. Asking $15,000.00 SNUG AND CONVENIENT: Across from park, in town, one bedroom residence with living room, dining room and kitchen, over large two-car garage. City water and sewer. Asking .... $10,750.00 BUY NOW - BUILD IN THE SPRING Vacant -- Whispering Hills. Excellent building lot. High ground. Approx. 85 x 150. Asking -- $3,400.00 Vacant -- McHenry Shores. Fine location. Lot size 78x130. McHenry School District. Asking -- $2,500.00. OPEN SUNDAY -- 12:00 to 5:00 JOHN FUHLER SEAL ESTATE 1S03 Richmond Rd. McHenry, 111. 885-3250 Downtown Crystal Lake 101 N. Main St. 459-0658 2-28-69 2-28-69 . X . Realty Service 3412 W. Rt. 120 Phone 385-2500 Eves. -- 497-3042 or 385-1168 JUST GOT THIS ONE -- 2-28-69 r: ft I t s a r e a l b e a u t y ! 2 b e d r o o m r a n c h w i t h w o o d burning fireplace in newly carpeted living room. Wood panelled breezeway with jalousie windows. 1 car attached garage situated on 4 beautitull> wooded lots in lovely location. JWd.uuu SHORT ON CASH? - Exce?ppttfiooin -al l-y well built 3 tied room ranch home with full /Sasemcnt «>vcrlook.ng Fox River. $2500 down on contract. fcjb.uuu LOOKING FOR VACANT" Now is the time to buy so you'll be ready for spring building. EARL R. WALSH Ej REAL. ESTATE 3429 W. Elm Street McHenry, Illinois Phone: 385-3300 or 385-4434 2-28-69 LISTINGS NEEDED AT ONCE. PLEASE CALL US TODAY FOR FREE APPRAISAL WHEN LISTING YOUR HOME WITH US. GLENN DRAPER HEAL ESTATE g: Next to McHenry Market Place 4410 W. Rt. 120 McHenry, Illinois PHONE 885-5661 F.H.A. Financing Available \ VALUE PACKED. That's what you will say when you see this three-bedroom home. Its exterior and interior appointments speak of comfort, ease and dignity. 3 B.R. Dining-room combined with kitchen, large L.R. with fireplace. All carpeted. IV2 baths. Large screened in porch. Lawn is excellently landscaped, 2 car att. garage. Call today. COMFORT IS KING and it's fit for the "Queen". Be among the hundreds of happy suburbanites as you relax in this delightful country atmosphere. 2 B.R. with large enclosed rear porch. Large L.R. with fireplace, nice sunny kitchen, basement, central air, outside is just as neat. Lawn is all sodded. Don't overlook this one. 2-28-691 2-28-69 XCLUSIVE ISTING ER VICE LAST MINUTE SPECIALS HEINEN - AMANDES, INC. JOHNSBURG. Like new, large brick 2 B.R. ranch on 75x289 lot. 28x31 family room, has second kitchen. 4 car garage. Near school and shopping. Zoned B-l. ESSEX-COSTELLO 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, $150 month plus utilities. No pets or small children. Must have excellent references. Available immediately. Essex-Costello, 385-7050. 2-28-69 Twice Told Tales On Walerfronl In Heart Of Town Beautifully built brick ranch with 3 bedrms., lge. living rm., combination kitchen-dining area; plastered walls, hardwood floors; baseboard heat. Over sized two car garage. $37,500 WATERFRONT 3 bedroom home with partial attic ready for recreation room. Full basement, new roof. $13,800 TWIN OAKS REALTY S486 W. Elm Street mmmm WE NEED LISTINGS 385-2443 days 385-4071 evenings 2-28-69 2-28-69 FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Feb. 14, 1929) This is the nineteenth anniversary of the Boy Scouts and the outstanding feature of this celebration will be the mobilization of the scouts in every community through an emergency call from the city authorities. The boys of the local troop received orders conveyed through their scoutmaster F.E. Covalt, to clear the water hydrants of snow. The marriage ofMissRosina Freund and Mr. Samuel Zvonar was performed at St. Patrick's church in Chicago Feb. 9. Mr. and Mrs. William Spencer left last week for Californi^ nyhere they will spend a few weeks. ' John W. Smith, proprietor of the Empire Theatre, returned from a visit with his brother in Boston, Mass., and also, spent a few days in New York. Mr. Smith will reopen the. Empire theatre again on Feb. 21. W.E. Richardson announces that he has opened an automobile agency in Richmond for the sale of Studebaker cars and will operate under the name of the Richardson Motor Sales. He will also have a sub agency at Johnsburg. Many in this vicinity who listened in on the radio Saturday evening at 6:30 heard a. McHenry young man, Charles Whiting, talk from W.L.S. during the Hart-Parr radio hour and Mr. Whiting's remarks were about the Hart-Parr tractor. Jlorse races will be held on the ice at Bangs Lake, Wauconda, Sunday afternoon, Feb. 17. There will be a 2:20 pace with eleven of the best pacers in this section of the country and a 2:18 trot with five excellent trotting horses entered. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Feb. 17, 1944) Lieut. Eleanor Althoff, .who is at Fitzsimmons General hospital, Denver, Colo., has spoken over radio station KOA, Denver, several times in recent weeks. On these broadcasts she tells of her experiences in Africa in the interest of nurse recruiting. Mrs. Marie A. Deme of McHenry and Nickolas Hasler of Chicago were united in marriage by Justice of the Peace Albert Krause on Sunday. A long and useful life was ended on Jan. 28 when Mrs. Mary Jane Bassett, better known to her mainy friends as "Jennie" or "Grandma" Bassett, passed away at her home on Main street just a few months before her ninety-third birthday. Mrs. Timothy McClarey of Chicago, the former Miss Harriet Boger, was guest of honor at a small gathering of former classmates at the home of Mrs. J. P^ugene Sayler on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. William Hay last week observed quietly their fifty-sixth wedding anniversary at their home on Washington street. Miss Julia Foley entertained several classmates and friends at her home oh Richmond Road on Saturday afternoon between 2 and 5 o'clock. Games were enjoyed by the young folks after which a delicious lunch was served. TEN YEARS AGO ( Taken from the files of Feb. 5, 1959) Twenty-five McHenry firms are cooperating to bring local residents one of the finest Dollar Day sales ever offered this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6 and 7. Ralph W. Bennett, son of Mr. and Mrs. II. Ralph Bennett of Riverside drive, McHenry, has left this country for London, England. He will be stationed in that country working as a field engineer for a leading U.S. firm. An interesting dinner meeting of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, the first of 1959, will be held Feb. 10 at the Wing *i\ Fin clubhouse. There will be a talk by Paul Oppermann, executive director of the Northeastern Illinois Metropolitan area planning commission. McHenry's wrestling squad added two wins to their record. Making it five wins and seven losses by defeating St. Charles and Zion Benton. Remaining undefeated for the entire season are Dan Baldino, senior, and Phil Brigman, junior. Mr. and Mrs. David Kent are the parents of a daughter, Barbara Helen, born Jan. 28 at Memorial hospital, Woodstock. Frank Harder, 81, of Lakemoor, died Jan. 28 in McHenry hospital wherfe he had been a patient for two weeks. Dick Yoss, 20 Orchard Beach, is among twentytwo students at the University of Wisconsin who were recently chosen officers or named to committees of the pledge presidents council on the state university'campus. t BOV SCOUT g NEWS \ TROOP 131 . Needless to say, the Court of Honor was a great success. About seventy-five attended the affair, which was preceded-by a delicious pot-luck dinner. ,-Ja^k Patzke. troop committee crairman, began the ceremonies by extending a hearty welcome and thanked everyone for coming. After the meal, Mr. Patzke turned the meeting over to Bill Reinwall, Advancement chairman, who also extended his welcome and commented on how scouting contributes to the growth of the boy into a good American citizen. After his introductory, he asked the Scoutmaster Stu Hoak to present the tenderfoot awards. Mr. Hoak dramatized the importance ol the Scout oath by illuminating three lights and the Scout laws, twelve lights. One light represented the entire scouting movement. One by one, the lights were extinguished, emphasizing that without the laws and the oath and what they represent, the final light of scouting itself would be extinqui shed. Mr. Bacon, Explorer adviser, presented the second class award to Jim Chestler, and Explorer. He commended Jim on •his earnest desire to learn the scouting from the ground up, as they say. These basics are not required of an Explorer. Proudly, Jim presented his mother with the miniature secondclass pin. Jim's younger brother, Scott, is also a hard working Scout and possibly the incentive that keeps Jim jumping. A "chesty" Carmon Hodges presented the rank of Star to an equally proud son, Bobby. Bob in turn, presented his father with the miniature Star pin and the traditional Scout handshake. Chairman Patzke called Kurt Krcimier to escort his parents to the front. Kurt was also awarded the rank of Stai. Mrs. Kreimier received her pin and all Dad could do was smile from ear to ear-. Kurt isn'_t too enthusiastic about it, but he also has the distinction of having a very nice singing voice. Don't knock it, son! There are man)' who would give much for such a talent. Scoutmaster Hoak presented son, Kevin, with the rank ol" Life. The next step is Eagle, right Kev? Mrs. Hoak got her pin and a big kiss from Kevin - with a little • insistence from Dad. After all, the boss is still the boss. Merit badges toward even higher advancement were awarded to Jim Bacon, Salesmanship and Lifesaving; Ken Betts, Nature, Pioneering, Basketry and Lifesaving; Clay Patzke, Cooking and Lifesaving; Gary Reinwall, Home Repair; Bruce Walters, Home Repair, Rifle and Shotgun and Camping and Jack Weichmann, Painting and Landscaping. Congratulations to all of you Scouts on your achievements. Three ladies, Mrs. Schmidt, Mrs. Bacon and Mrs. Hoak, won an award representing the tenacity and c "irance of wives of scouters. \es, you guessed it, the miniature Bulldog! Although truly earned, the gals would have probably preferred a very large rolling pin. Following the awards, Mr. Bacon introduced Jerry Hart and David George, two new Explorers. The applause expressed a heart welcome. After Jerry and Dave were introduced, the traditional Scout way of expressing appreciation was ordered by extending the ladies 2L HOW'S for the delightful table decorations and the fine food. Future plans were announced for the summer camping program at .Northwoods, fatherson campout in June, etc., so that parents wishing to participate could plan accordingly. All in all, it was a rewarding affair with everyone seemingly a little happier for having at-" tended. I know we were. Tom Russell, Public Relations.