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RECALL MEMORIES OF FIRST ARMISTICE (Continued from page 1) station the next day at 1:30. When I got to Haussemont that evening, the people had the first news that the Armistice had been signed." STEPHAN KOCAN "I was attached to a Australian unit of the British Army in the Somme. I was wounded and sent to the field hospital. They put me on a train for the hospital in Rouen, France. "My brother, Paul, had been wounded and was sent to the hospital in Rouen two days before. Paul was in Ward 13.1 was put in Ward 14 and it was a brothers' reunion on Armistice day "I was a Corporal in Co. H, 131st infantry, 33rd division. JOHNPHOL Armistice Day, 1918, at 11 a.m., about twenty-five of us wounded servicemen who were not bed patients were placed in the American hospital in Paris from the Red Cross Hospital No. "A number of us got a tour in a truck which took us to all the main parts of Paris and we came across all kinds of parades, everybody singing the French anthem. Bands playing, happy people yelling "Fine La Guerre" and some of them taking down the sand bags from the monuments and statues. "We were entertained by some of the French families. To wind up our day we went to Luna Park, where we spent most of our time at the roller skating rink, which on Armistice Day was turned into a place of celebration of the happy day." HAROLD (PAT) OWEN "Yes, I remember Armistice Day, 1918.1 was dressed in Navy blue that day. I was on a few days' leave from the hospital at Great Lakes. I was a Seaman, 2nd class, recuperating from a skull fracture that I had acquired from diving into too shallow water. My eyesight was just returning to a somewhat usable condition. I remember that I had been granted a short leave from the hsopital. My parents, who lived in Chicago, had picked me up at Great Lakes. We had heard rumors that an Armistice might soon be declared. The following day the news broke. "It was my mother, who always loved a parade or any patriotic American celebration, asked me if I thought it OK to try to go into the Chicago Loop the next day, just to see what might be going on. This was fine with me. We went. Everyone on the train was laughing and gay. We got off the elevated train at Randolph and Wabash streets. The platforms were crowded. We inched our way to Randolph and Michigan avenue. Countless good-natured, jostling men, women, girls and boys formed a tight, compact mass moving slowly along the street. They laughed, they sang "Tipperary", "Over There", and "K-K-K Katie" - a few cried. It was the epitome of an insanely happy, grateful serio-comic mass of people who knew that peace was at hand. "My mother said, 'Son, this crowd may crush us - let's get home'. This was a glimpse of ecstacy and gratitude for peace that occurred throughout the world fifty-four years ago. Wouldn't it be great if something similar might happen today!" GARFIELD C. BENSON "On Nov. 11,1918,1 was in Base Hospital No. 77 at Beaune, France. At 11 a.m. several Frenchmen came in and shouted, "Fine LaGuerre". They repeated this over and over and I was very happy to know that the Armistice had been signed and the war was over." MICHAEL DRUML "On Armistice Day I was in the Navy, laying mines in the North Sea. When we got the good news we were given leave and went ashore to Inverness, Scotland to celebrate. It turned out to be quite a celebration. WILLIAM HAASE "The day of the Armistice, I was up near Metz. Shells were coming over and it was raining and foggy. Somehow I ac­ cidentally got into a German concrete trench. A German soldier yelled at me, "Raus du hund". (Translated - "Get out, you dog"). I understood the German but was glad they did not shoot me. However, we did not get chummy. "I am now 92 and in Hartland home. I was a Corporal in Co. G, 129th infantry, 33rd division." RARE ALBINO DEER ROAMING McHENRV AREA (Continued from page 1) and into the Cooney Heights area. Anyone sighting the deer is asked to contact the McHenry Police department. A tranquilizer gun has been left at that department to aid in capturing the animal. OBSERVE ARMISTICE DAY (Continued from page 1) honored guests, including commanders of veterans' posts and presidents of auxiliary units, the school band will be heard in the national anthem. Everyone will join in the pledge of allegiance, and Father Cahill, assistant pastor of St. Gleqeagles THE DURHAM SINGLE BREASTED. SPLIT RAGLAN. UPDATED CONVERTIBLE LAY DOWN COLLAR. FLY FRONT. SLASH POCKETS. FULL BODY LINED. WITH GLENEAGLES EXCLUSIVE 100% TEXTURIZED WOOVEN POLYESTER SCOTCHGARD. BRONCO BROWN or NATURAL $95.00 7HP* \ 5"TORE for MEN 1245 N. Green St., McHenry, 111. Phone 385-0047 Open Daily 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday 'til 9:00 p.m. CLOSED SUNDAYS Patrifck's Catholic church, will give the invocation. The program will include a welcome by Mayor Donald P. Doherty, after which Shirley Smith will be heard in a solo appropriate for the occasion. At 11 o'clock, the rifle squad of the Legion will fire a volley and taps will be played. Mr. Lock has arranged for the Devikires drill team and the Viscolhts to be seen in short exhibitions. An important part of the program will be the in­ troduction of World War I veterans who will be seated in the band shell. Members of four local veterans' groups will be cooperating in presenting the Nov. 11 program. MUSIN1 N' MEANDERIN" (Continued from page 1) who haven't learned will do well to read this story. A very fine woman of our acquaintance called a few days ago to tell of an experience which left her shaken, to say the least. She is from an average family which has met its bills, paid taxes and sup­ ported progress in education. A few months ago the husband and father was injured. Since then, this breadwinner has been confined to a hospital, and may need to remain there for some time. To tide them over and sup­ port two young children, the wife applied for, and received food stamps. Last week, in taking her grocery items to the check-out counter, she was confronted by another shopper, described as "well coiffed and finely at­ tired". The stranger watched her take out her coupon book and then commented: "I suppose you're having fun with your counterfeit money". Isn't it true, it takes all kinds! K.A.F. McHENRY MAN ACCIDENTALLY SHOT IN HOME (Continued from page 1) seated in a chair in the kitchen of his home, suffering from a 22 caliber revolver bullet wound in the stomach. Schlottman said he had been cleaning his revolver in preparation of the hunting season when the weapon ac­ cidentally discharged. The shooting victim was alone at the time. He was reported in satisfactory condition Wed­ nesday morning. Apprehend Juvenile For Attempted Theft PAGE 15-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1972 A juvenilis youth was ap­ prehended/ last Wednesday t 12:15 when he to take gasoline owned by Elmer 501 N. Kent road, while the vehicle at the Freund morning at attempted from a ti Freund McHenry, was parked home. Freund repor|e<p he had experienced the loss of gasoline from his truck several times recently. He devised an alarm which would be activated if any future attempts were made. Just after midnight Tuesday, the alarm sounded and the offender was observed in the driveway. Freund apprehended the youth and held him for*county authorities. The juvenile ad­ mitted that he had also taken gasoline on previous occasions. He was taken into custody for violation of curfew and turned over to juvenile authorities. who will handle the attempted theft charge. Numerous items and $200 in cash were taken from the Robert Wiedman home at 6105 Maiden lane, Spring Grove, sometime Thursday evening. Missing from the home was a 20 gauge single-shot shotgun, an American Gun company an­ tique double barrel 12 gauge shotgun with chrome barrels, a 12 gauge Noble model 60 D pump shotgun, a 22 caliber J.C. Higgins six-shot rifle equipped with a scope, a portable television set, an 8-track tape player, fifteen 8-track tapes and three swords. James Williams of 1912 Oakleaf, McHenry, reported that sometime during the night of Oct. 31, a red Honda Mini Trail bike equipped with a black seat and high handlebars was taken from the front porch of his home. Marian High Presents "Come Blow Your Horn'* Marian Central Catholic high school in Woodstock will present its annual fall play, "Come Blow Your Horn", Nov» 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. The play is Neil Simon's first Broadway hit, "Come Blow Your Horn." Students involved in the production are Bill Dicker (Alan), Gerry Sieck (Buddy), Marcia Biasiello (Mother), John McAndrews (Father), Teresa Cummings (Connie), Kathy Simon (Peggy), and Paula Rossetti (Aunt Gussie). The play tries to answer this question: "Can two young playboys find happiness away from home?" Buddy and Alan think so, but his parents object to their new life style violently. Neil Simon's dialogue is sharp and fast-moving as he ex­ pressed his ideas through clever characterizations and various humorous situations. The technical side of the production will be handled by a wide range of students from freshmen to seniors. Lighting will be designed by John Zimmermann, Brian Duffy and Mike Haase; set construction, Mark Davis, Elaine Bottari, Marisa Pace, Kim Beiers, Nancy Smock and Laurie O'Connor; program, Lynn Catanzaro and Chris Olson; stage manager, Elaine Bottari. V̂ MPI ZPECIMS FREE! 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Those under 18 with a positive reaction to the tuberculin skin test will be x- rayed when they present the card issued to them by the tuberculosis nurse. Pregnant women must have a written request from their physician to have an x-ray on the mobile unit. The mobile chest x-rays, ".re one of the programs made possible by contributions to Christmas Seals. The Christ­ mas Seal appeal letters are now being delivered by the postal employees throughout the county. Those who have not received them should call the association office at 338-2040, extension 22, or write to Christmas Seals, P.O. Box 707, Woodstock. Help is vitally important to Drug Abuse Subject For PTS Meeting Drug Abuse • its emotional medical and legal aspects, will be the subject of the Parkland Parent, Teacher, Student organization meeting which will be held in the Parkland Junior high school learning center Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 8 p.m. Michael L: Hurt, psychologist, associated with the Family Counseling and Child Guidance center, Woodstock, Dr. Bernard G. help continue and expand year round health work and fight against lung diseases like emphysema, tuberculosis, asthma, chronic bronchitis and the program against smoking and air poluution. Miller, internal medicine, McHenry Medical Groups, and' Arthur Tyrrell, sheriff of McHenry county, will be the guest speakers. Each gentleman will discuss the effects of drugs as they apply to his special field of involvement. The meeting will then be opened to questions from the audience and discussion of over all views. This meeting is highly recommended, not only to the parents, teachers and students of Parkland, but to everyone who desires further understanding of a problem that involves everyone. Parkland Junior high school is located on*Ringwood road and Illinois Route 120, at the western edge of McHenry. It would be nice if every citizen would do as Boy Scouts try to do--help some­ one, or do someone a favor, every day. Do You? f THINK ABOUT IT! j By BOBJUSTEN "Charity begins at home" is a vastly misused, mis­ understood slogan for the reason some people don't realize what charity really is. Charity is not merely giving goods or money to the needy. Such gifts, without love, are merely contributions, a self levied donation. Charity is love. (Ask any clergyman) When you de­ fine charity as. love, the "Charity begins at home" is an indisputable truism. Love is silencing the tongue instead of throwing a temper tantrum. Love is being patient, even when another's tongue lashes out. 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