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Twice Told Tales FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 6, 11933) One of the best and most welcome messages ever received in McHenry came over the wires today about noon when word was sent from the office of State Auditor Barrett advising the West McHenry State Bank at its officers could reopen that financial institution for business immediately. Thus the people of McHenry and vicinity can again enjoy banking facilities after being without same since the bank moratorium was declared by President Roosevelt on Tuesday, March 4, 1933. The two McHenry banks, the West McHenry State Bank and the people's State will be merged and all banking business will be transacted from the west side institution. Mr. and Mrs. Peters of An- tioch moved last week into one of the Mrs. John R. Knox houses on Richmond road. Mr. Peters is employed at the Chevrolet garage. John A. Miller, Adam Bildner, Joseph J. Freund and Mr. Meersmann motored to Chicago to see John Pacek who happened to be the winner of the Golden Gloves heavy weight championship of Chicago. Herman Schaefer and James Frisby returned home from Tulawana, So. Dak., on Wed­ nesday night of last week where they went to get the furniture of Dr. Jos. Bettag which they took to Richmond where Dr. Bettag will practice. Miss Virginia Engeln was hostess to a party of friends at her home Monday evening at which time a club was organized which will be known as the Depression club. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 8, 1948) At the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Justen, Chris Blake last Week, March 30, celebrated his eighty-eighth birthday anniversary. Another enviable record has been established by the nineteen cow Holstein herd of Hickory Creek farm at Mc- Cullom Lake which topped 1,443 Illinois herds in average but- terfat production for February. The local herd averaged 60.6 pounds of butterfat per cow compared with the state average of 26.4 pounds per cow for the month. Rev. Fr. Eugene Baumhofer, assistant pastor at St. Mary's church, will be guest speaker when Bishop's Sunday for Catholic Boy Scouts of the Rockford diocese will be ob­ served April 18 at St. James pro-cathedral in Rockford. The Fox River auxiliary, No. 4600, Veterans of Foreign Wars has undertaken the great responsibility of sponsoring'the local Girl Scouts. With nearly 100 girls and parents interested in this organizaion, the auxiliary is doing everything possible to make the un­ dertaking a success. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Karls and son have moved from the apartment above Coleman's tavern on Riverside drive to their new home in Lake View subdivision. With one local dog now held as a rabies suspect, authorities are anxious that the public take the utmost precautions to protect their pets against the dread disease. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 11 1963) Pat Mueller of Wonder Lake was the first week winner in the shoppers sweepstake now in progress in many McHenry stores. Casimer J. Cios, 33, former police magistrate in the village of Sunny side, died in a one car crash April 10. The crash oc­ curred east of Solon Mills road on Rt. 13. The accident victim was owner and operator of the Spinning Wheel, south of Rich­ mond. Mrs. Ruth Redman of Wonder Lake was assigned an important post on the staff of State Superintendent of Schools Ray Page. She will be field supervisor of the school lunch program for the northeast portion of the state. A surprise bridal shower was given Sunday in honor of Miss Sally Niesen. The affair was held at the American Legion hall and hostesses were Zelinda Bennett, Lorraine Conway, Barbara Glosson, Shirley Milinac, Sandy May and Diane Glosson. Friends of Miss Eleanor Wirfs of this area were in­ terested in seeing her picture in the Saturday Chicago Tribune. The young lady, a student nurse in St. Francis Evanston, was shown attending her second cousing, Police Sgt. John McDermott, after he was reportedly run down by a car as he attempted to halt a purse snatching attempt. Church Continues With Plans For Witness Mission The second organizational meeting for the Lay Witness mission, which will be held at the United Methodist church of McHenry in May, was held Friday evening, March 23. Committee chairmen and committee members joined to listen to a tape recording of a conversation between Lon Smith, director of the mission, and the coordinator, Cal Klopp of Moline, 111. It was pointed out that in addition to the adult witness group activities, youngsters grades 1 through 6, youth, and teens will also be given an opportunity to share in con­ structive Christian activities under the direction and supervision of committee chairman and adult witnesses. Nursery facilities will be available for tiny tots throughout the weekend. Recreation will be provided Saturday afternoon, May 19, for the young people participating in the mission. Coffees, discussion groups, luncheons and dinners will round out the weekend's activities. "The lay witness mission," as explained by Klopp," is a weekend experience for a local church designed so laymen can speak to laymen about the reality of Christ in their daily lives." People will be coming from all over the country at their own expense to live for a weekend with members of the church in an experience of witnessing, fellowship, and prayer - all centered around Jesus Christ as Lord. The next general meeting of committee chairman will be held April 21 at 1:30 p.m. At that time Klopp will join the group and talk about coor­ dination and final preparation. Anyone desiring further information is urged to contact the church office or Lon Smith. Rules Change For Mini-Bikes The Secretary of State's office has drastically revised the interpretation of its policy regarding licensing and titling of mini-bikes and motor scooters, according to a spokesman for the Illinois M o t o r c y c l e D e a l e r s association. As a result of the change, thousands of the vehicles which in the past have been issued a state vehicle license will not have the licenses renewed once they have expired, said a representative of the Secretary of State's office in Springfield. TURN ONS CAN YOU FLOAT" ALONE? I'M PRCWNING AMP you WANT to talk: , business! Make every acre count DEKALB XI>45a A hybrid you can depend on. Plant plenty of XL-45a "DEKALB" is a registered brand name. "XL" numbers are hybrid designations. don justen Ringwood, III. Phone: 815-675-2547 The changes finalized this month will also prohibit the licensing of thousands of 2- wheel motor vehicles which until the change became ef­ fective were able to be licensed. In an effort to ease the confusion resulting from the departmental rule change, the IMDA has proposed that Illinois adopt the growing standard for licensing mini- bikes and motor scooters used by various other states. The new standard would permit the licensing and titling of mini-bikes and motor scooters with a wheel rim size of 10 inches or more, a wheelbase of 40 inches or more, an engine 45cc or larger in size, 4-H NEWS LINCOLN CLOVERLEAVES The March meeting of the Lincoln Cloverleaves was held at the Val Mar rec house. The meeting was called to order by our president, Jeff Boyer. The pledge of allegiance and the 4-H pledge were said. Lisa and a seat height of 25 inches or more. Two-wheele<J Jnotor vehicles failing any one of these requirements would not be licensed or titled if the IMDA proposal is accepted.. . '? For further information write IMDA, Box 151, Wood Dale, 111. 60191. Newport, secretary, read the minutes of the last meeting. Joy Vyduna, secretary, called the roll. Old business was a report on Share-the-Fun which was held in Woodstock March 9 and 10. Our club received a blue ribbon and cfftne in as first alternate to go to the State Fair. Mrs. Vyduna, Mrs. Wernquist, and Mrs. Weber were thanked for their help in working with us. New business was further discussion on the bake sale to be held in April. Talks were given by Lisa Newport on bowling; Mary Goetschel and Morine Blake on candle making; Ted Weber on pheasants and Kathy Latz on baby sitting^ PAG E 15- PL AIND E ALER- F RI DAY, MARCH 30, 1973 Cite Students For Academic Achievement Students cited for academic achievement at Illinois State u n i v e r s i t y , B l o o m i n g t o n - Normal, for the first semester ending in late January, were announced recently. The Dean's list includes all undergraduates who completed Recreation was led by Judy Vyduna and Allison Boyer. Then refreshments were served by the Kivieys, Goet- schels and Ryans. 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