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\ Twice Told Tales FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oct. 24, 1929) Oct. 21 was a day long to be remembered in the history of civilization as it marked the close of lights golden jubilee with celebrations and parades in many of our neighboring cities and towns. Scientists from all over the world gathered with Henry Ford, President Hoover and Thomas Alva Edison and radios of the world paused in their rounds of entertainment to pay tribute to the Ameri­ can who made radio possible, Thomas Alva Edison, inventor of the electric lamp. Our homes, stores and streets are now bright with electric lights, but there are many in our midst who can remember fifty years ago when the electric light was unheard of. Thirty-one states will change the color combination for auto­ mobile license in 1930. Illinois will have plates of white on black. The high school girls are now enjoying their basketball under the supervision of Miss Lil­ lian Doherty former Rosary college star. The girls have turned out in larger numbers than ever before. James Jensen, who lives on the Rich farm at McCullom Lake, sustained serious injur­ ies Monday evening when he was gored by an angry bull. Mr. Jensen was repairing a window in the barn when the bull en­ tered and rushed iq>on him be­ fore he was aware of its pre­ sence. He was gored against the wall of the barn and finally tossed through the stanchions by the infuriated beast. The unconscious man was found by the hired man. Adam Schillo, 72 years old, died at his home at Pistakee Bay. Mr. Schillo was a well known resident in this vicinity, having maintained a summer home at the Bay for many years. The excellent bouts at the An- tioch Palace drew their share of McHenry fight fans last Fri­ day night. Jimmy Fay of Mc- Henry turned in an impressive victory over yFrank Whiel of Chicago when he took the de­ cision in four rounds. TWENTY-FIVE YE^RS AGO (Taken from the files of Oct. 26, 1944) Oct. 28, the Ringwood chemical corporation will mark another step in its progress by laying the corner stone of a new office and laboratory build­ ing. This structure will provide working space for the plant of­ fice, a greatly enlarged re­ search laboratory and a com­ bination assembly and lunch room for the workers. The cor­ ner stone will contain auto­ graphed copies of the McHenry Plaindealer and other newspap­ ers, a list of employees, a copy of the honor roll, and the sig­ natures of these workers who had a part in the construction of the building. » Just recently, relatives re­ ceived word that Steve Harvey who has served in the Austral­ ian area for more than two years, was wounded for the sec­ ond time on July 29, on Biak Island, north of New Guinea. Miss Betty Blake and Miss :l. i S & cAftie/i4 V Ay outclasses them all! RIDING • RACING • RECREATION Tested and proven at the World's Championship Snowmobile Races. Now, you can feel the thrill of championship driving with the Ariens Arrow. HERE'S WHY . . . Ariens Arrow 295S outmaneuvers the rest in the field! • 40 watt self-charging electric system • Twin sealed beam headlights • Torque sensing clutch • 293 cc Sachs engine • Power tuned muffler • Wide 15" track • Tilt up hood • Disc brake ARIENS ARROW 295S a cut above the rest ADAMS REPAIR SHOP 3102 CHAPEL HILL ROAD McHENRY, ILLINOIS PHONE 385-0434 Elaine Heimer attended the stage play "Kiss and Tell" at the Studebaker theater in Chi­ cago. The infant daughter of Ser­ viceman and Mrs. Michael Thill was christened Janice Kay at baptismal services held Sun­ day afternoon at St. Mary's church. About fifty friends and rel­ atives surprised Mrs. Hubert Smith, a recent bride; at a post nuptial shower held at the K. of C. hall Monday evening. Hostesses were Mrs. Clarence Niesen, Miss Lor­ raine Schaefer, Mrs. Celia Fox and Mrs. William Green. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oct. 29, 1959) Members of the McHenry fire station were called to the Bilk- Miller second floor apartment' on Green street Saturday after- . noon when shorted electric, wires caused the entire house to be filled with smoke. There was • no actual fire damage, but wires throughout the home were burned. Fifty young people with hearty appetites were treated to supper / at the Community Methodist church, Supday evening, after collecting $287. 38 for United Nations International Chil­ dren's Emergency fund. The entire community was saddened by the passing ofRev. Fr. George Shark, who has ser­ ved St. Peter's church at Volo for forty-three years. He died in St. Therese hospital, Wau- kegan, Oct. 21, several hours after being found in a semi­ conscious condition in the church basement. He was 78 years old. A birthday dinner was given at the Eugene Oxtoby home at Ringwood last week for Mag­ nus Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. Frank G.Beck­ er of Riverside Drive announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter, Barbara Lynn, to Mr. Rob­ ert Bitterman of Lakemoor. A spring wedding is planned. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stil­ ling, who reside on the Pistakee Bay blacktop road, entertained at a family dinner last Thurs­ day. This was the first time the entire family had been together in two years. Rev. George Martin of the Community Methodist chui0i officiated Oct. ~4 at a service which united Mrs. Ccicudine Doran of McHenry and John Boehm of Woodstock. Mrs. Annabel Aicher was honored guest at a birthday luncheon at the home of Mrs. Harold Abbott of Woodstock re­ cently. Other guests were Miss Clara Miller, Miss Marion Mc- Omber and Mrs. Carl Bradley. Oct. 29, 1969 - Plaindealer - Sec. 2, Pg. 5 TWO NAMED TO DEAN'S LIST AT BELOIT COLLEGE Three hundred seventy Beloit college students have been named to the Dean's scholar­ ship list for the summer 1969 term, the college's Office of the Recorder has announced. To be eligible for the list a student must achieve at least a "B" average while carrying a full course load for the term. Among the high rating stu­ dents are Paul A. Schwegel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Schwegel, McHenry, and Joanne Feyerer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Feyerer, Wonder Lake. 5f Beer Night Glass _ Beer Pitcher 6:00 to 11:00 OCTOBER 29th Al's White House 2028 W. Rt. 120, McHenry PHONE 885-9892 Now is the time to .cover Windows. Doors,~Porches & Breezeways FOR WINTER-LONG PROTECTION P"S"C O £tf foot .ONLY JOV3 ft Vde Also in 4 ft. widths Z. FLEX-0-GLASS is far stronger than polyethylene- It 's the only-plastic window material GUAR/v 2 FULL Y TEED. RS IT'S SO f*SY ANYONE CAN DO IT! 3^2 ovli " Warp Bros. Chicago 60651 Pioneers in Plastics Since 1924 At Hardwat Lumber Dealers Everywhere ACE HARDWARE, 3729 W. 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