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PAGE 4-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 1973 Lakemoor-Lilymoor I May Marked By Memorable Alma Hueckstaedt Village Committees Are Formed Committee appointments have been made within the village as follows: License: Harry Brady, Chairman; Odiel Samyn and Alyce Kowal; Building and Zoning, Francis Coughlin, chairman; Harry J. Brady and Alyce Kowal; Or­ dinance, Odiel Samy, chair­ man; Harry J. Brady, and Francis Coughlin; Roads, Harold Freeman, chairman; Margaret Hatch and Francis Coughlin; Septic and Sanitation, Alyce Kowal, chairman; Harold Freeman and Margaret Hatch; Finance, Alyce Kowal, chairman; Margaret Hatch and Harry J. Brady, Public Property, Margaret Hatch, chairman; Harry J. Brady and Odiel Samyn; Police Dispatchers and Matrons, Myra Zabroski and Helen Para; Police, Margaret Hatch, chairman; Harry J. Brady and Francis Coughlin; Police Clerk (temporary), Mrs. Reese. LILYMOOR AUCTION The date is drawing closer for the silent auction and bake sale, it will be May 19 at 319 N, Glen wood avenue from noon 'till 3 p.m. Call me if you would like to donate any items for this project. Whether you donate or not, come out and look over the items, you may see something you would like to bid on or buy sdhne baked goodies. ATTEND WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bleich attended the wedding of their niece, Miss Ilene Schmalbeck. The groom was Duane Gerdes. The happy affair took place in Sheffield, Iowa, April 14. Following the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Bleich had guests in their home in Lilymoor. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Schmalbeck and Helen Leiwerenz remained for approximately a week, then the Bleichs had a very enjoyable trip to and from Bensonville, Illinois. VACATIONER RETURNS Mrs. Walter Matensen had a very enjoyable trip to Toronto, Canada. She accompanied her daughter who went there on business. Florence enjoyed the trip, but I really think she is glad to be home once again 385-5689 after having been away for about 10 days. BIRTHDAYS . Birthday wishes go out to Mary Wilson on the seven­ teenth, to Larry Withrow on the twenty-first, to Marge Evans and Guy Garn on the twenty- fourth, to David Grimes on the thirtieth, and to Margaret Reining on the thirty-first. Here's hoping all the above have a very happy birthday. ANNIVERSARY WISHES On May 27, we find two couples celebrating their an­ niversaries. They are A1 and Marilyn Ryan and Albert and Anita Kunz. Here's hoping both couples spend together with their respective mates. SPLASH PARTY Mothers, do your children either go to school with wet clothes on or do they come home too wet to go to school? If your children fit in either category then it's time you ask thermif they take part in the splash parties that take place at any standing puddle of water. If the actions of some children at the bus stops cannot be controlled any other way, why not form a mothers' guard group. Take turns with other mothers interested in seeing that their own and other children don't end up either sitting in school in wet clothes or having to return home. NEW HOME OWNERS Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Kelleyt from Des Plaines have pur­ chased the home of Mr. and Mrs. Zundel in Lakemoor. Mrs. Kelley is the former Kathy Polinski, daughter of Herb and Marge Polinski of Lilymoor. Here's hoping the Kelleys will have many happy years in their new home. IN CLOSING If you are new in Lilymoor or Lakemoor and if you would like to introduce yourself to your neighbors by way of this column or if you know of someone new in our com­ munities, call me at 385-5689 by Thursday noon so I can do the introductions here. See you next week. Don't expect everyone to agree with you; variety of opinion makes the world in­ teresting. Events In State History Memorial day. now observed in most states bf the Union, had its beginning in Illinois in May more than a hundred years ago. And the Civil War, which provided the background for Memorial day. recorded one of its earliest major tragedies in May, 1861. with the death of Abraham Lincoln's protege, Elmer Ellsworth. There have been other historic events during the month of May since then but these two are possibly the most notable. The first Memorial day was held at Woodlawn cemetery, Carbondale, on Sunday, April 29, 1866, just a year after the end of the Civil War. It could almost be called an impromptu event, because only two weeks earlier three veterans had conceived the idea when they saw a war widow place flowers on the grave of her husband in a nearby country churchyard. The next day they went to Carbondale and began enlisting community support. On Decoration day, as it was called for the first few years, 219 veterans assembled at the Methodist church and marched to the cemetery. The principal speaker was Gen. John A. Logan, and following his ad­ dress farmers from the area provided hogs for a barbecue and the local baker supplied the bread. A similar observance was held the next year but two years later Gen. Logan, as commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, issued a general order (May 5, 1868) stating that May 30 was "designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion." He inaugurated the observance, he said, "with the hope that it will be kept up from year to year." It was and other states soon followed Illinois' lead. Col. Ellsworth was the first nationally known figure to die in the Civil War and the fact that he was a personal friend of Lincoln's brought the conflict into the White House. Ellsworth was born in upstate New York and early in life developed a deep interest in a military career. When he was finan­ cially unable to get the education needed to enter West Point he went to Chicago, where he became a law clerk and studied law. There he took command of a company of cadets that was about to disband for lack of -interest. Ellsworth outfitted the unit in colorful French Zouave uniforms and introduced a form of nearly acrobatic precision drilling. He became nationally known when the company toured the country giving exhibition drills. In 1860 he went to Springfield to study in the Lincoln-Herndon law office and then to Washington with Lincoln. When war came he organized a company from the volunteer firemen of New York City. On May 24, 1861 his unit was sent across the Potomac river to Alexandria. Va., to establish a beachhead for the protection of Washington. He and several of his men saw a Confederate flag flying above the Marshall House hotel and went up to tear it down. As Ellsworth was descending the stairs with the flag he was shot and killed by the hotel owner, who was then killed by one of Ellsworth's men. Ellsworth's body was returned to the White House where it lay in state and the funeral service was held in the East room the next day. Lin­ coln was grief-stricken and wrote to the 24-year-old colonel's parents? "So much of promised usefulness to one's country, and of bright hopes for ones self and friends, have rarely been so suddenly dashed, as in his fall." Lincoln's own funeral was held on May 4, 1865. and during his lifetime the month recorded several notable dates. In May, 1833, Lincoln was appointed postmaster of New Salem and the office was discontinued the same month three years later. The Lincolns bought their home in May, 1844. In May, 1849, Lincoln was granted a patent for his boat-lifting device, and in May, 1858, he won the famous "almanac trial." McCullom Lake Mildred Watson 385-3585 Boys Prepare For Approaching Baseball Season The Boys' Athletic association will conduct a meeting at the Coppermine, 4921 W. McCullom Lake road, May 17 at 7 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to start the forming of teams for the coming baseball season. All parents interested in helping in this venture are urged to at­ tend. I am sure everyone knows how important this activity is to the boys of the village. It is something they look forward to every year. Make this a big year, and please make this meeting one of the best at­ tended ever. Also starting May 17, plus Friday, Saturday and Sunday, boys' registration will be ac­ cepted at the George Mayer house, 4720 W. Parkview, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Money need not accompany registration but must be in by June 1. NEED NEW SCRIBE It is with regret to say that this will be my last column, I am moving out of the area. If We've given away over75,000 copies of this booklet. We want to give away more. Hmkioi mi I *>>**•**1 ijr umt ttwf't *4*- i«4iK k> ucsi <* coot rtw «p*q* fc <y fyy.rA Th# (yyrtr.il <.«! yc*ur - ' wK <\ wmtM* 4/t at ew,. mummy wwcrty ******* Thrt vmmaty m Wc rf> jmr 8 ft/* fit*** uv fKXtr f** ft"* hmntq afttrwt KJ *11-writev. :f I# yok9 T*t *«pnt+m «mu timt-rni II vowr *>f » too ti ami t<x« md 4>ui i>1+ fi t>m <4>*ct At*r< COTtftKtfK vfftcxm *1 a ilHan ttf ttW o* >«r A» 19,000 8t« wmt <3*4 * nmx 70 GO© •»0 tab Kt (JVMf 94* Ami, (rf «***, ><*mhw wmt cat** km The more booklets we give away, the more people will know about helping to conserve our natural resources. And how to save on their electric bills. "101 Ways to Conserve Electricity at Home" explains how things like proper insulation, choosing the right heating and cooling systems, and practical day-to-day use of appliances can make living easier and more comfortable To get your free copy, send in the coupon. Commonwealth Edison concern for yo\r total environment Please send me your free booklet "101 Ways to Conserve Electricity at Home." Name Addr City State Zip e Mail coupon to: Commonwealth Edison --~ Department AV, P.O. Box 767 Chicago, Illinois 60690 tthere is anyone who would like to take over, please phone the Plaindealer office. Writing for the village has been a pleasure, and I have enjoyed talking to the many people who have phoned news. LADIES OF THE LAKE The Ladies of the Lake will hold a bake sale on May 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the beach. All donations of baked goods will be most welcome. VILLAGE NEWS At last residents, pick-up day will be on Saturday, June 9. Remember, only items that two men can handle may be put out. CONDOLENCES Deepest sympathy to the family of Shirley Jensen, who passed away last week. Mrs. Jensen was 61 years old. Survivors are her husband, Leonard, and two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Patricia Sauter of Mt. Prospect and Mrs. Kirby (June) FMsh of McHenry and eight grandchildren. BIRTHDAYS A belated happy birthday to Frank Polenza who had a birth­ day on the thirteenth, happy PROCLAIM MENTAL HEALTH WEEK - -- Arnold May, chairman of the McHenry County Mental Health board, looks on as Walter Dean, chairman of the McHenry County board, checks final draft pf a proclamation designating May as Mental Health month. The proclamation passed by the County board reads as follows: "WHEREAS, the McHenry County board has previously shown an interest in the over-all mental health of its citizens; and.^vhereas, we consider mental health, needs and care of primary importance; and whereas, we desire to designate the month of May as Mental Health month; be it known therefore, that I, Walter Dean, chairman of the McHenry County board, do hereby designate and declare the month of May as Mental Health month and do urge upon the citizens appropriate recognition therein, to show public interest in mental health care and the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic for McHenry County." Independent Democratic Club To Be Organized An Independent Democratic club for McHenry, Nunda and Burton townships will be organized at a meeting Wed­ nesday night. It will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Tomasello's, located on Chapel Hill road, north of McHenry, at the Johnsburg bridge. Dan McNulty of McHenry, one of the organizers, said the club will actively pursue several goals-to build a responsible two-party political structure in the county, to encourage citizens to take an birthday to Josie Giosa on the twenty-seventh. COMMENTS I am truly sorry to bereaving the village after 17 years. So much has happened and so many changes have taken place in those many years, and all for the good of McCullom Lake. Goodby to all, and keep smiling, I'll miss you. active part in government, to take positions on public issues and to encourage qualified individuals to run for public office. McHenry, Nunda and Burton townships comprise District II of the McHenry County board. McNulty said the club plans to work with other organizations on issues of mutual interest such as property tax equalization, environmental problems, zoning and school financing. The membership is open to all Independents and Democrats of voting age. * * * * It's not very difficult, in spring weather, to feet too tired to work. • * * • * When you put off work un­ til tomorrow, you put off pro­ fits until next week. Burton Atwood Fills Vacancy On : Board Of Review: The Circuit court has ap­ pointed Burton H. Atwood to the Board of Review to fill the unexpired term of Arthur S. Johnson, who resigned. Atwood lives at 368 Cum­ berland lane, Crystal Lake, with his wife, Cleo. He graduated from Northwestern university and is licensed as.a r e g i s t e r e d p r o f e s s i o n a l engineer in Illinois. He retired as an executive of Commonwealth Edison in 1909. Since then, he has served ih many capacities for govern­ mental committees in the field of conservation. Most recently, he was a field representative for the U*S. Department of Interior. At­ wood joins G. Watson Lowe, chairman, and William Giblin, the Democratic member, on the Board of Review. 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