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PAGE 4-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 1971 Twice Told Tales FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept 10. 1931> L.C. Lyons of West Chicago has bought out the Johonnott Variety store on Riverside Drive and will retain Mr Johonnott as manager of the store. Mr. Lyons will be assisted by his brother. Charles Lyons, who has moved here from West Chicago and is living in the P.J Cleary house on Waukegan street The West McHenry State Bank is twenty-five years old today. Thursday, Sept 10 The original charter was signed by J S. McCullough auditor of public accounts at that time The original directors of the bank where George H. Manly, F H. Wattles. Simon Stoffel, F L Wagner and P S Webster Gerald J Carey as cashier has extended to patrons of the bank a ready service at all times and the employees of the bank make a business call pleasurable by their friendly and courteous treatment and their cheery greeting. The Zion Fvangelican Lutheran church of McHenry will observe its fortieth an niversary with special services Sunday, Sept. 13 Mrs. and Mrs. Ralph Hoff and children left Sunday to* make their home in OskaLodsa, \ Iowa ' Ralph Smith topped all other competitors for the National Rifle association match when he peeled off counts of 44 and 46 for a 90 total out of a possible 100. Bob Thompson was the nearest rival with 82 and William Klapperich and Herb Freund tied for third with 79. Sportsmen of Northern Illinois are protesting against a move which has started to change the opening of the duck shooting season in Illinois from October first to November first. sim/ityr-(hafitect iv. CT iB-iSF-inr \rir: r-r a re-jrr-cr-y rr^i Picture Framing -rttTE .'UfC.' Fine Frames Reflect Your Good Taste We'll frame your mirror or pic­ ture in any style, size or shape .. .our framing enhances beauty >TT vTTVf » «t'i'V K. ,^ » mm Tti lifi'i ii<hrfr% ft 4400 Give The Perfect Gift LAKELAND PAINT SPOT Rte. 120 385-7100 Lakeland Park, McHenry TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept. 12, 1946) Mrs. Earl Whiting who resides near Ringwood suffered severe burns on the face and neck "When a pressure cooker exploded. William Meath recently purchased the McHenry Flour Mill from William Spencer. The McHenry Flour Mill has become a familiar land mark in West McHenry. The mill was built seventy-six years ago in 1870 by Alexander Hanly and after his death his sons, Ben­ jamin, George and Frank Hanly carried on the operation of the business. In 1906 it was purchat^edoy John Spencer, William Spencer worked in the mill with his father until 1920 when his father retired and William became the owner. The Anthony Audino home in Indian Ridge was full to overflowing over the weekend when forty-five of the em­ ployees of the firm where he works came out for a big out­ door picnic. A beautiful early fall wedding was solemnized Sept. 7 in St. B a r t h o l o m e w ' s c h u r c h , Chicago, when Miss Joan Byrne became the bride of Mr. Francis Wirtz. A bon voyage party was held at the Wonder Lake home of Mrs. Joanne Rulien last week honoring Mrs. Betty Nielsen, who has left for Denmark to spend several months visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Dan O'Shea were pleasantly surprised by friends at a house warming held at their new home near Grayslake. Harry Anderson, who has been attending the University of Michigan this summer, will spend several days with relatives here before returning to Michigan to begin his fall course. He is a senior student and will complete his studies in June. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept. 14, 1961) Seldom has the community been so shocked as it was last Thursday when word spread of 1972 CHEVROLET OPEN HOUSE Impala Sport Sedan SEPT. 24-25-26 * IMPALA • CHEVELLE •MONTE CARLO • NOVA • CAMAR0 •KINGSW00D •VEGA Over 100 New Chevrolet Cars & Trucks On Display And Ready For Delivery. • Save Today Help Payton Chevrolet CELEBRATE The Arrival Of The 1972 CHEVROLET Refreshments And Door Prizes All Three Days i jgng|PP9i9v ASUiitayiif 1 • Highway 31 South McHenry Ph. 385-2155 SAVE ON 1971 CHEVR0LETS NOW! the tragic deaths in an auto accident of Eileen Noonan and Henry Heise which occurred shortly after 11 p.m. on the previous evening Sept. 6. They were among McHenry's best known and respected young people and their untimely deaths saddened the hundreds here who were their friends and acquaintances. ^ The Viscounts Drum and Bugle corps won top honors in the National Sons of the Legion contest held in Denver, Colo. In addition they placed highly among junior corps in the open class, even- tho' many were state champions. Besides winning the Sons of the Legion flag, they also placed seventh in the open class, defeating such state champions as Ohio, Oklahoma and Colorado. Tom Carlson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carlson of Center street, McHenry, won first place with his 1936 Ford in a championship model car contest held in Woodstock. The 13 year old boy defeated a large field of contestants whose ages ranged from 13 to 20. He also received honorable mention for a 1925 Model "T". Mr. and Mrs Wencil Stanek of Spring Grove announce the birth of a son, Sept. 8, at McHenry hospital. PROMOTED - Mrs. Ann Gausden and Sacramento district engineer. Colonel James C. Donovan, pin silver bars to the blouse of Second Lieutenant Michael Gtuaden upon his promotion to first lieutenant recently. Gausden, who is assigned to the Sacramento resident office, keeps a watchful eye on about $5 million worth of construction at McClellan A.F.B. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS PHOTO Holiday Hills Bonnie Kellen 385-6344 Local Couples Observe Wedding Anniversaries Bill and Helen Boettcher celebrated their wedding an­ niversary by going out to dinner with several of their friends at a local restaurant. They were joined by Joe and Connie Catanzaro, Ron and Dee Wegener, and Connie and D o n n a K a s p r z y k . A n a n ­ niversary cake that was a surprise was their dessert, and the organist entertained with the "Anniversary Waltz." Later, they celebrated further at the Wegener home. Jack and Marge Connell celebrated their recent an­ niversary by taking a week's vacation to the North woods in Wisconsin, without the kids. While Marge's mother and father stayed with the family, Marge and Jack enjoyed their week of fishing and just relaxing. LOCAL BOYS ON HIGHSCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM Roy Maras and Gary Gabriel are members of the McHenry High School Cross Country Team. During a recent meet with several area high schools, Roy placed twelfth, and ran the 2.6 mile in 18.16. Gary was seventeenth, and ran the 2.6 mile distance in 18.54. Keep up the good work. GET-WELL WISHES Marge Krueger is recuperating in the McHenry hospital following an operation for an ulcer condition. Her room number is 206, and she would appreciate hearing from all her friends. This is an especially unhappy and un­ welcome stay for her, as she and her husband, Frank, were planning to celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding an­ niversary on Sept. 26 with a trip to Las Vegas. Their trip will have to be postponed, but maybe we can make her stay less miserable by sending her cards of get-well wishes. BROWNIES AND JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT MEETINGS Brownie Troop 409 will begin their yearly meetings Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 6:45 p.m. at the WATER-WELLS PUMPS o RED JACKET Present New School Flag American Legion Post 1169 of Wonder Lake recently presented Valley View school a new flag. This outdoor assembly took place around the flag pole. Legion members present were Wilbur Haak, commander of McHenry; Victor Hunt, commander of Post 1169, Wonder Lake; and Bill Beltz, first vice-commander of Post 1169. Auxiliary members of Post 1169 present were Mrs. Marge Hartung, president; Mrs. Marie Benal, chaplain; and Mrs. Lois Haak, treasurer. First Vice-Commander Beltz gave the invocation, the reading of "Your Flag and My Flag". Commander Haak explained the purpose of the presentation. Cheryl Hansen home of Mrs. Bonnie Kellen at 2710 S. Tower Drive. The Junior Girl Scouts will hold their meeting also on Tuesday Sept. 28, at 4 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Jackie Carbone at 2507 S. Lilac Street. Please have your daughters pass the word around to their friends. BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Happy birthday to Gary Connell on Sept. 23, Linda Thietje and Bill Abbink on Sept. 27, Michelle Campbell on Sept. 29, Carol Carlson on Sept. 30, and Lynn Weiss on Oct. 2. Happy anniversary to Marge and Frank Krueger on the twenty-sixth. I T H E B E S T W A T E R S Y S T E M N S T A L L E D I S T H E C H E A P E S T WATER WELL SUBMERSIBLE DRILLING PUMPS SALES AND SERVICE McHENRY COUNTY WELL & PUMP CO. 385-5252- Res. 385-0713 4913 W. McCullom Lk. Rd. McHenry DIAl-A-DEVOnON PHONE Hear God's Word Wherever You Are. SPONSORED BY: GUETTLER'S SERVICE STATION and Mike Atchison, representing the fourth grade class, received the new flag. Commander Haak said, "It is a great privilege and pleasure to have the honor of presenting this beautiful symbol of our country, the flag of the United States of America - the Stars and Stripes to Valley View school. On behalf of our land, representing a government institute by our founding fathers that will always c h a m p i o n F r e e d o m a n d Justice. 4-H News BITTS AND SPURRS The Bitts and Spurrs 4-H club held its last meet in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bowman, at which time an election of new officers was held. Kim Crook was elected president; Victor Hopp, vice-president; Nancy Etten, secretary; Cindy Gildemeister, treasurer; Lynn Mowhinrtie, reporter; Debbie G i l d e m e i s t e r , r e c r e a t i o n chairman; Cindy Gildemeister, F e d e r a t i o n d e l e g a t e ; a n d D e b b i e G i l d e m e i s t e r , Federation alternate delegate. The Activity committee includes Kim Crook, Victor Hopp and Cindy Gildemeister and the Refreshment com­ mittee is made up of Julie H u n t i n g t o n , D e b b i e Gildemeister and Kim Crook. Both a car wash and a game day on horses were discussed but nothing definite was decided. McHenry Girl Recognized For Fine Class Work Janet Ann Lucier of 2718 N. Iroquois Trail, McHenry, was among about 5,000 recognized for outstanding class work during the recent semester at the University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo. They are students named by eleven campus divisions which designate honor rolls or deans' lists. Miss Lucier was honored in the home economics division. Students must have high grade averages in courses taken during the semester, and a minimum number of scheduled class hours per week. • BRINGS YOU FOOTBALL - LIVE WITH TOM PARSLEY ASSISTED BY BOB FRANZ SEPT 11 NIU AT SEPT. 18 WAUCONDA AT SEPT 25 NORTH CHICAGO AT OCT. 2 BARRINGTON AT OCT 3 ST FRANCIS AT OCT. 9 BARRINGTON AT OCT 16 WEST CHICAGO AT OCT 17 IMMACULATE i AT CONCEPTION (ELMHURST) OCT 23 BALL STATE (MUNCIE.IND.) AT OCT. 30 LIBERTYVILLE AT OCT. 31 MARMION AT NOV. 6 CRYSTAL LAKE AT NOV. 7 DRISCOLL (ADDISON) AT NOV 13 XAVIER UNIV. 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