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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 16 Jul 1969, p. 11

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Twice Told Tales • - I ^ : . ' v FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of July 11, 1929) Tom Brown, well known solo­ ist over the radio station WBBM, Chicago, has been en­ gaged to furnish vocal numbers, accompanied by the band at every concert and his presence will no doubt serve as a big drawing card for the concerts. The Fox-River Valley T)ec- orators is the name of a con­ cern which is now permanent­ ly located in the Kent building (Mi Riverside drive and already has a large trade established. A.E. Breval, who is the pro­ prietor, is an experienced painter and paper hanger. Herbert Reihansperger en­ tertained a party of twenty lit­ tle friends at his home Mon­ day afternoon to celebrate his birthday anniversary. A happy afternoon was spent in playing games. McCormick-Deering stan­ dard twine $5.75 per bale, for a limited time at Math Freund* s. This community was shocked by the drowning of little Carl Gustafson, 7 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gustaf­ son. The little fellow fell from an improvised raft while play­ ing with his small brother in the old clay hole on Center street near which they live. "Bide-A-Wee" is the name of a cozy little restaurant and sandwich shop now open for bus­ iness on Route 61 adjacent to the John R. Knox filling station in McHenry. The owner of the eat shop is Mrs. N.E. Taylor of Riverdale. Leonard Franzen, who is now employed by Mr. Parr at his West McHenry shop, has scored an outstanding success with his artistic hair cutting and brought delight to many people in Mc­ Henry and vicinity. A number of friends and neighbors surprised Frank M. Blake on July 4, the event being his birthday anniversary. TWENTY -FIVE 'YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of July 13, 1944) The thirty-three members of St. Mary*s-St. Patrick's school ' orchestra are the growth of humble but persistent beginning in 1940. Under the expert guid­ ance of Sister Andrella, the group has grown to its present WATCH FOR SIDEWALK SALE AD McH. County Shopper - McH. Plaindealer 4 spurgeons L. size of forty-two pupils who will receive certificates. The group has entertained on sev­ eral programs during the past year. Friends of Mrs. Meta Amanda Walter, 46, were sorry to learn of her death, July 8, in St. Therese hospital, Waukegan. She had been a patient there for the past ten days, her home be­ ing near Lily Lake. Triplet calves were born July 7 at the John Passfield farm near Volo. Visitors are wel­ come to view the infants at any time. The Barrington veterin­ arian present at the birth of the calves announced that this was only the second set of trip­ lets born during his forty-five years of practice. Mi Place restaurant kitchen on Green street will be closed every Thursday until further notice. McHenry makes the war news again this time through the flashing back of word to the War department that bombing over Japan had begun. The code word flashed to the United States, letting the nation know that the bombing had begun was "Lolly Lolly". That is the name of the wife of Lt. Col. Kenneth Gonseth of McHenry. Mrs. Otto Pyritz suffered in­ jury to her hip when she fell off a chair while hanging her wash. The firemen were summoned to a fire in the Clyde Remming- ton home in Spring Grove. Three fire departments fought the blaze, considerable damage was done to the building. J.M. McOmber and daughter, Marion E„ have moved from Chicago to the Mattie Smith cot­ tage east of the river. ' TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the f'3s of July 16, 1959) July 22 will be a big day for children at the Chicago Crippled Children's camp at Riverdale subdivision for members of the local Kiwanis club will spend the afternoon entertaining them. It is an annual program of the Kiwanians and their wives who will spend the afternoon provid­ ing pony rides, boat rides and even rides in a miniature train. The very best wishes of a host of friends including not only parishioners of St. Mary's Catholic church but those of all denominations are extended Rt. Rev. Msgr. CharlesS. Nix,pas­ tor of the local church for thir­ ty-eight years who observed fif- ty-six 'years as a priest July 11. Twenty-one girls, one of the longest lists of candidates ever to compete for a queen title in McHenry, will appear at the V.F.W. club house tonight July 16 each hoping that she will be named to reign over Fiesta Day and also the V.F.W. car­ nival this weekend. Miss Joan Hughes, daughter of Mr, x i3 ..!•;. Eugene Hughes, of Rt. 3, M;Henry, became a lovely bride July 11 when she exchanged nuptial vows with Mr. Richard Garrelts of McHenry. Rev. Fr. Edward C. Coakley officiated at the marriage. Arnold May of Richmond was installed as grand knight of the Knights of Columbus recently at the annual election and instal­ lation service.' Mr. and Mrs. Mirk Hopkins of Lancaster, Wis., are the par­ ents of a daughter, Elizabeth Ann, born in Lancaster hospital July 11. Mrs. Hopkins is the former Mary Jean Doherty. Rev. Thomas C. Brady of Harvard, former assistant at St. James Cathedral inRockford has been named to the faculty of Marian Central high school by the most Rev* Lor as T. Lane, bishop of Rockford diocese. r̂~~ jr N. FOR THE FLAG . Thirteen-year-old Paul 4L Jordan 11, Woodbridge, Va.; conducts morning and evening colors each day on the family lawn, invites participation by friends in the neighborhood. Commen- dations from area soldiers in Vietnam were received a f t e r a n a r t i c l e i n t h e 'Potomac'News. Young Paul was somewhat surprised at the reaction to his show of Patroitism,J»ut no more, probably, than his parents and friends when the gover­ nor's office, in an "excep­ tional" case, honored his written request for a flag that had flown over *he Virginia capitol at Rich­ mond. 7 CON CONJDELEGATE Ed DeMan£HLincolnshire, has announced his candidacy as a delegate to the Illinois Consti­ tutional Convention from the 32nd Senatorial district. De- Mar, a former Chicago news­ paperman, said he plans to "find out what the people want in our district and represent those views in Springfield. GOODFYEAR Shi iiiBRinwiOHS OIlCHAHGt ANY SIZE Whitewalls or Blackwalls listed 141 ft 40l|) CI'/L'C 4 iO»l J 4 00.1) ) I U 1 4 I ) *0al4> 7 I S 6 *0.1 tf . IBfr| /.»•!• it oo»i4, tttaiij LnnufJi ft **•!«(« V0.I4. ft 40.li NEW treads (nIni^i on mud Ura Min) Your choice of tubelet* or tube- typ«. You get the aame famoua'road- gripping tread deaign that cornea on our new car 'Tower Cuahion" tirea. one low price SIDEWALK DAY SPECIAL INCLUDES OIL, GREASE & LABOR... Our car care experts use only good quality oil and grease when servicing your car. Remember, your car runs safer, smoother and quieter with regular servicing by experienced mechanics. Don't wait. bring your car in today and take advantage of this low price offer! ADD $1 IF PREMIUM OIL IS REQUESTED Takeyour car where the experts are! ATTENTION: owners of Boat, Camper & UtilityTrailers... Blinking Lantern 99° lugged Construction Handy for hunting, boating, camping and emergencies. Perfect for boating and fishing because it floats. Operates on 4 standard "D" batteries. New dual-switch design. Rugged and lightweight. Batteries not included. GOODfVEAR 'SUPER-RIfe" TIRES . on or off the road a real brute for wear! 1295 * Prices start aI a low... I 00 i I ftl«ckw«H twt« !yp« pigs • Tnplr tempered nylon lord body rr*i*f* cracking. hc«t and bruises • Available in both tubrlrss and lube type construction Expert Brake Adjustment Brake Safer ' and Smoother $p Any U 1 Ml* »iwf MTt». Aii 13 „ lemove front 4 rear wheels, adjust brakes, inspect front wheel bearings, inspect grease seals, add fluid, test. Goodyear Automotive and Appliance Center 4400 W. Rt. 120, McHenry McHenry Market Place 385-7300 Hrs. 8:30-5:00 Fri . t i l l 9:00 Sat. t i l l 4:30 Meed as shown at Goodyear stores, competitively priced at Goodyear Dealers and Stations displaying the Goodyear sign MilIstream Service Station 3702 W. Elm Street McHenry 385- 9835' 7 CHANGE LAW ON NATIONAL GUARD LICENSE FEES Members of the Illinois Na­ tional Guard and Naval Militia who purchase cars between now and Dec. 1 will have to pay the same half-year license fees as persons who are not members of either of those organizations, Secretary of State Paul Powell announced. In future years, they will have to pay the same full annual fees as other motor vehicle owners, Secretary Powell said. The recent session of the General Assembly enacted leg­ islation, wiiiclv was not support­ ed by Mr. Powell, repealing the $2 registration fee previously offered to National Guard and Naval Militia members? Most legislation changing li­ cense fee structures becomes effective at the start of the next licensing period, but this mea­ sure became effective at the start of the next licensing per­ iod, but this measure became effective July 1 and consequent­ ly applies to any purchases be- WED. JULY 16, 1969 - PLAINDEALER - PG. II tween now and Dec 1. The present fee schedule of $8, $12, $18 and ^24 depending upon horsepower remains in ef­ fect until December 1, meaning that the fees to be paid during that perioud would be $4, $6, $9 and $12, respectively. POPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOĈ OOCOOOOOOOCj COUNTRY LIVING ' ' ; : begins on a large corner lot just 2 miles north of town. The size 107 x 183 and beautiful land­ scaping, will enhance any future home.- Low taxes in a progressive area are a plus. For Information phone • 385-5839 When the back-seat driver starts reading all the roadside signs to you, try parking in front of a "Quiet, Please" sign in front of a hospital. FOREMOST ̂{JfUOl ^l&ll » AMERICA'S DISCOUNT LIQUOR SUPERMARKETS SALE AT McHENRY STORE ONLY 4512 WEST ROUTE 120 ' McHENRY Wednesday • Thursday • Friday 0 Saturday -2N EXTRA SMOOTH Reserve BLENDED Whiskey 29 x. quart 3 Edelweiss BEER 12-12 oz. cans 59 i IMPORTED Napolean French BRANDY 2 98 fifth ML Wolfschmidt Vodka THESE VALUES) fifth Southern Host 100 Proof Liqueur BOOK MATCHES 50 COUNT Canadian • fifth RUM Light or Dark fifth vV 379 Fif th 09c 319 2" Schlitz 24-12 zo. bottles plus dep. San Clar CANFIELDS Diet or Regular 50-50 75< 6-16 oz. N. R. Bottles Imported Scofch IMWHtTU) 5c*«tcK 1/2 gallon Sir Echo Blended Whiskey 4512 W. ROUTE 120 - McHENRY A Week avert ise

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