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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 6 Jun 1969, p. 15

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PAUL POWELL Mm* YOUR DWHBUCBKl HERE HIGHWAY Y- FIRST MOBILE DRIVER SERVICE -- Secretary of State Paul Powell has announced that a mobile service unit trailer will be (Hi hand to serve persons at the twenty-eighth Annual Milk Day in Harvard on June 7. Mr. Powell is shown at left, inspecting one of the service units. Those visiting the trailer will be able to renew their drivers' licenses and obtain applications for license plates and to receive information pertinent to the various services performed through the office of Secretary Powell. Twice Told Tales FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of May 30, 1929) Hie Spring Grove public school closed its successful year with a picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Stevens. All present surely spent a pleasant day. A real old fashioned picnic dinner was had of real old fashioned cooking with all the ice cream and cake one could eat. On Thursday, May 23, a group of high school girls and Mrs. Joanne Rulien, school nurse motored to the home of Mrs. C.H. Diehl at Woodstock immediately after school and enjoyed a party there. Each girl took a dish of food and supper was prepared and served at 6 o'clock. The evening was spent with music and dancing. Those who enjoyed the party were, Mrs. Rulien, Mrs. Diehl, Miss Peterson, Misses Minnie Ferwerda, Bernice Ferwerda, Helen Wagener, Helen Lawrence, Lillian Stoffel, May Justen, Bernice Weber, Louise Kilday, Mildred Jepson, Julia McLaughlin, Dorothy Fisher, Eleanor May, Elvera Antholz and Anna Kaiser. Mir. C. McCabe and family moved last week from Waukegan to their home on Elm street. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Meyers and family, who occiipied the house, have moved back to the C. Blake house at the corner of Pearl and Court street. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the Hies of June 1, 1944) The Fred Nickels family has moved from the Dittmer place on Mill street to the upper apartment of the Matthews building in West McHenry. The Dittmer house was recently purchased by the Ben J. Miller family who will take up residence there. The two Unti brothers are serving overseas, Harry is with the Navy and Geno is in the army. Lillian Ross of Chicago sank to tier death despite the heroic efforts of her companion, Barbara Engvalsen, 14, of Wonder Lake. She was only a short distance from shore when she sank at the north end of Wonder Lake. Commencement will be Friday evening on the high school grounds for forty-four high school seniors. , Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Mathews held open house May 28 honoring their son, Thomas, who graduated from the eighth grade of the Harrison school a few days previous. TEN YEARS AGO 1 •*. (Taken fr6m the Hies of June 4, 1959) Mr. and Mrs, Leon Busch of Richmond are the parents of a daughter born May 28 at Memorial hospital. Elaine Justen of McHenry won the top prize for the best actual score without handicap in the McHenry County Women's Bowling association tourney. She had a 1496 score, edging Woodstock's Maybelle Rose by 19 pins. Marion Donnelly of McHenry had a 1472. A ceremony dedicating the new lights at the Little League ield will be June 8. Earl R. Walsh, spprts editor of the Mcienry^ laindealer will be master of ceremonies. There will be an impressive program with city and township officials taking part in the dedication. Also on hand will be the V.F. W. Drum and Bugle corps. Jacob I. Kantorski, 71, of McCullom Lake died in McHenry hospital June 1. Thursday evening was an important* one for Ed. Mars when he was surprised on a "This is your life program" at the Community Methodist church hall. That night a very efficient cubmaster was presenting his last Cub pack program. Mr. Mars had already filed his formal resignation after five years of service to McHenry boys. Miss Ann Weber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Weber of Center street, McHenry, graduated with a bachelor of arts degree at the commencement exercises at Clarke college, Dubuque, Iowa, May 30. A period of poor health ended in the death, May 30, of Jacob F. Justen at his home on Pearl street. He was a native of this community. BUY IT... THRU THE WANT ADS HERE AND THERE IN BUSINESS PG. 15 - PLAINDEALER - FRI. ^INE 6, 1969 JOSEPH SOLTIS SPEAKER -- Joseph Soltis, general manager of the Admiral corporation, McHenry division, addressing the graduates of Grays lake high school is shown. Mr. Soltis visited various local high schools to address and encourage the graduates seeking permanent positions after graduation to visit the Admiral employment office and check the many job opportunities. CIRCUS TRIP Again this year there will be an all-free trip to the Tebr a la Shrine temple annual circus for area youngsters, The date will be July 24. 'As in the past, the children will be transported in school busses. They will attend the evening show which starts at 8 p.m., so busses will leave Crystal Lake shortly after 6 p.m. and return about midnight. Watch the paper for the date to register. All busses will have four adults bus captains to help the children enjoy themselves. For the safety of #ie trip. Director of the Department df Public Safety Herb Brown was contacted by Wilbert Hecht, who said he would be happy to assist by providing police escort for the large group of busses. This will be the fourth year that Conlon-Collins Ford, Inc., has helped to sponsor the trip and the seventh year that Realtor Wilbert Hefcht has worked on the program. Sales Pitches It has been estimated that in every 24-hour peftiod the average American is bombarded, knowingly or otherwise, with some 1,5000 com? mercial messages. SOLOIST TO BE FEATURED AT CHURCHRITE On Sunday, June 8, the Chain O*Lakes Evangelical Covenant church will feature Mrs. Jane Brough, soprano soloist, iri the morning worship service. Jvlrs. Brough studied voice at Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Md. She holds a Bachelor's degree in music education from the University of Maryland and teaches music at Immanuei Lutheran school, Kingston, New York. She has presented musical programs throughout the' eastern United States and is a member of the Mid-Hudson Valley Madrigal Singers. She has been a soloist with the Baltimore Municipal Concert band. Mrs. Brough will sing several sacred selections including songs both in the classical tradition and spirituals. Mrs. Nyona Erickson of Bowie, Md., will accompany the soloist. The pastor, the Rev. Clarence E. 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