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PAGE U-PLAINDEALER-WFnNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1972 Twice Told Tales FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oct. 6, 1932) John R. Knox, mayor of the city of McHenry and prominent business man, died at his home on Riverside Drive, Oct. 4, after an illness of several weeks. St. John's church attracts many visitors. The large church is located at Johnsburg. Johnsburg is one of the oldest Catholic communities in the state of Illinois and it was in 1841 that the first German settlers came to this region. The Indians were still numerous here when the first settlers arrived, moving by ox team. Chicago, Waukegan and Kenosha were the nearest markets until 1856 when the railroad through McHenry was built. The first Johnsburg church was built of logs and was built about 1844 by the early settlers. The building of the second church was un­ dertaken in 1868 and was finished by Father Mehring who was pastor at Johnsburg for twenty-four years. In 1900 the big church was destroyed by fire after which the present beautiful church was erected. In 1926 this church was refinished by artists at a cost of nearly $30,000. It took about eight months and it is now the most beautiful church in northern Illinois. In 1927 a three day jubilee was held at John­ sburg to celebrate the eighty- fifth anniversary of the parish and the twenty-fifth anniver­ sary- of the church. A pretty autumn wedding was solemnized at St. Patrick's church Oct. 5 when Miss Calla Vasey and Mr. Harold Freund were united in marriage by Rev. WijHam O'Rourke. ftjttam O'l how mam Just how ihany people were in attendance at the Republican county picnic at Fox River Grove Sunday is not known but the men who were stationed at the entrance reported that more than 2,000 cars passed into the grounds during the day. There were about thirty Boy Scouts in the group that at­ tended the football game at Dyche stadium at Evanston Saturday. Now that the big game has passed the Scouts are looking forward to another overnight hike to Sherman hill where on the following morning they will enter a pancake flipping contest, the winner getting an eversharp pencil. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oct. 9, 1947) Henry Stoffel of Volo, age 72, lo6t his life while crossing the highway near his home. He was hit by a passing motorist. He wailed for an auto to pass from the east but failed to see the car approaching from the west. Effective last week Wed­ nesday private duty nurses of the second district of Illinois in which Elgin is located received an increase rate of $10 for an eight hour day. The increase from the former rate of $8 was approved at the Sept. 6 meeting of second district nurses' association at Joliet and the Oct. 1 date was set for the advance. , Mrs. Mary McCullom Pierce, 73, died on Oct. 5 in Woodstock after an illness of two years. She was born on the site of the present Wonder Lake area and reared near West McHenry in the McCullom Lake area. McHenry residents joined the nation in observing their first "meatless Tuesday" this week. Because their menus were made up far in advance, however, restaurants and hotels in many places were not « . , . . .. , able to comply with thojie1" bT h<Sj"utt,e ? president's conSljrvation1\0^nlT "JMoHeoryCounty request. Many, however, dead will arrive in the Unitea States Oct. 26. On that day the ship, the Joseph V. Connelly, is scheduled to arrive with bodies of soldiers who died in the Battle of the Bulge. The ship has a capacity of 6j30©-tood!@5>s E. Dillon of McHenry ap­ peared at the county seat last week to collect: a bounty for killing a red fox in this com­ munity. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oct. 11, 1962) Folks who became alarmed over the wails of fire whistles Sunday were pleasantly sur­ prised when they found it was notjreally a fire but a parade of trucks belonging to the McHenry Township Fire Protection District advertising Fire Prevention week. The first annual ham dinner sponsored by the Rotary club will be held at the Legion home Oct. 14. Announcement has been made of Senate confirmation of Frank J. Wiedemann as postmaster at Ringwood, among several nominations of President Kennedy. Riverview camp of McHenry printed a picture in its paper Oct. 11 of Charles "Chuck" Hiller, second base star of the San Francisco Giants and the greatest Giant of all since his game winning grand slam home run against the mighty Yankees in New York on Monday of this week. On Sunday, Oct. 7, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Freund of Mc­ Cullom Lake road celebrated their fifty-fifth wedding an­ niversary with a dinner at the Legion home. The McHenry Medical Group has announced the association of Dr. August M. Rossetti in the department of pediatrics. Graveside rites were con­ ducted Friday for John Ernest Burton, five week old son of Ernest and Rita Johnson Burton of Lakemoor, who died of pneumonia. promised to observe poultryless and eggless Thursdays, starting this week. The first ship carrying war R.N.A. to be held Oct. 16. County members are expected from McHenry, Kane, Cook and other neighboring counties. The Plaindealer proudly Just say charge it! Wonder Lake Mary Jean Huff 728-0267 SEEK SPENDING PATTERNS Questions on consumer buying and home improvement expectations will be asked by representatives of the Bureau of the Census in this area during early October, ac­ cording to Forrest P. Cawley, Jr., director of the Bureau's Data Collection center in Chicago. The survey is taken four times yearly as part of a nation-wide effort to guide governmental agencies in developing programs based on consumer spending patterns. I -it fMt1' t"u i U t l T l Wall Paint •"""MS ,, HOUR Dm J i c i i t : t!Puse Paint David Liggett Christened At Christ The King Young David Allen Liggett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Liggett of Oakwood Shores, was baptized at Christ the King church by Rev. D.E. Tranel on Sunday, Sept. 17. Godparents for the new little Christian were his aunt and uncle, Lawrence and Tawana Liggett of Waukegan. Sharing in the celebration of the happy day were grandparents, Rosa and Dick Daw of Quincy; Roy and Pat Skiera and children, Kathy, Chuck and Paul of Waukegan; Joe and Peggy Liggett and children, Joey, Debbie, Stevie and Tommy of Wonder Lake; and also David's big brother, John. BOARD MEETING The Indian Ridge Im­ provement Association Board Meeting will be held on Wed­ nesday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the firehouse. All residents are welcome. NEW GRANDDAUGHTER It's a new granddaughter, Healther Margaret O'Brien, for Burt Annis of Wonder Lake. The baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. Quin O'Brien of Huntley on Sept. 7. Her three brothers are Quin, 9, Scott, 7, and Jamie, 4. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Rom, Crystal Lake. TIMOTHY ALLAN ARRIVES Mr. and Mrs. Cecil D. Bays, 6909 McCullom Lake Road, Wonder Lake, announce the birth of a son, Timothy Allan, on Sept. 9, in Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Woodstock. Timothy weighed 7 lbs., 15 ozs., at birth. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Madden, Sr., McHenry, and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Don Bays, Rich­ mond. Great grandparents are Olga Madden, Elroy, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. John O'Halleran, Ringwood; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bays, Shelby, Mich.; and Mrs. Earl Visger, Hesperia, Mich. Great, great grandmother is Mrs. Lydia O'Halleran, Hebron. COMMUNITY CALENDAR The following community calendar has been compiled by the Wonder Lake Women's club. Ann Sowers, community calendar chairman, can be reached at 653-9549, by anyone who would like to set a date in the future for a coming event in Wonder Lake. September 28 Mother Most Amiable Guild, Christ the King Church - Meet at Valley High Nursing Home, Hartland - between 6:30-7 p.m. October 4 Hospitality Day - Sponsored by Woman's Auxiliary Memorial Hospital for McHenry County - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 5 Christ the King Sodality Meeting - 8 p.m. - Church Hall. October 5 Women's Club Board Meeting - 8 p.m. October 9 No school at Harrison - Columbus Day October 19 Women's Club Meeting, Nativity Lutheran Church - 8 p.m. - Demonstration. October 20 thru 22 Rummage Sale, Nativity Lutheran Church in church basement. October 23 No school at Harrison - Veteran's Day. Luncheon-Fashion Show - McHenry Country Club - 11:30 a.m. - Sponsored by Band Parents Association of Harrison School. Fashions all handmade. October 28 Highland Shores Property Owners Association Meeting - Benefit Rescue Squad. Support drunk driving? TN w It*. Left kill nt profcl« diffCrl lu MMWH wpw^p* Ji M JVif IMS ssft I s«m fir • fftif Cskalitw. Mail this coupon to: ! Drink/Drive Calculator I Box 3007, 1 Springfield, III. 62706 | 1 PLEASE PRINT Crrtrner't I Traffic Safety CaardlnatiRg Cannlttaa i Oavarnar Richard R. OglMa, Chairman | ! 3 | From Mike Miloserny, Ply­ mouth, Ind. I remember no less than seventy years ago when I was about two or three years old going over to the neighbor's place which was about 300 feet away. It was actually a former school house, and I remember sitting down in an up-ended washtub facing the sun - eating a piece of apple pie which the neighbor lady (a Mrs. Huggins) gave me. After these folks moved out, my Dad had this building moved close to our farm and he converted it to a cow shed. 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