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Twice Told Tales i^ORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oct. 12, 1933) Several local Legionnaires marched in the parade at the Legion convention in Chicago last week. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Patzke have moved from the J.J. Vasey house to the Hendricks house on Center street. A pretty autumn wedding of interest to local people which was the culmination of a high school romance was solem­ nized in Chicago, Oct. 9, when Miss Alida Freund became the bride of Mr. Anthony J. Wirtz. The ceremony took place at St. Martin's church. Mr. and Mrs. T.G. Peterson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Peterson and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Peterson at­ tended a family reunion at the Frank Peterson home at Fox River Grove Sunday. An article was taken from the Gardena Valley News, Gar- dena, Calif., bringing to old friends of McHenry the in­ teresting account of the sixty- sixth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John I. Story, former residents of this city. A cherry tree blooming in October is an unusual sight and may be seen now at the home of George Meyer in this city. E.E. Denman of McHenry with his White Rocks won a prize on every entry in poultry at the Antioch county fair, placing five firsts out of seven entries and having first' on production of all heavy breeds and sweepstake on best female of the entire show. There were over 1,000 birds at this show. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oct. 14, 1948) The very interesting title, "The Mummy and the Mump- s", is the play which the Junior class at the high school has chosen this fall for their annual production. • Tonyan Construction com­ pany of McHenry has been awarded a contract for the erection of a new grade school and convent for St. Peter's parish, Antioch. The Ted Pitzen family has moved from the apartment above the Nickels hardware store to their new home on Grove avenue in the south part of the city. A very attractive addition to Riverside Drive's growing number of business firms is that of W.B. Bjorkman and Son Hardware store which opened recently. Grand opening will be Oct. 16. On Thursday evening, Oct. 21, at the K.C. hall Court Joyce Kilmer will celebrate the twenty-eighth birthday an­ niversary of its founding. Miss Marie Powers is chairman of the event. A beautiful wedding was solemnized in St. Patrick's church, Oct. 9, when Miss Virginia Witt of Griswold Lake became the bride of Mr. Norman Freund of McHenry. Miss Celeste Carlyle, well known style consultant, will appear at the McHenry Community high school Oct. 19. Her particular phase of beauty to be discussed will be "Grooming with Emphasis on Hair and Make-up." TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oct. 17, 1963) Fourth street, leading from John to James street, has been widened into a two lane road this week. Four seniors at McHenry high school have been honored for their high performance on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying test given last spring. Principal Marvin Martin has announced that the commended students are Carla Dietz, Trudy K. Freund, Valerie Peterson and James Potter. William Him, 59, of Rich­ mond died of an apparent heart attack in McHenry hospital Wednesday morning, Oct. 16. Mr. Him reported to work as usual at Carey Appliance in McHenry and a short time later became ill. A large two and one half story home in the subdivision at Chapel Hill was entirely gutted by fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning, Oct. 16. The residence is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schiaudts who reside in the Chicago area in the winter months. Members of the Pink Lady Sewing guild of the women's auxiliary to McHenry hospital met last week at the home of Mrs. Gert Snell in Pistakee Highlands. A birthday cake I State Seeks Childhood Disease Immunization A cooperative effort to en­ force state regulations for immunizations against childhood diseases was an­ nounced by the Office of the Superintendent of Public; In­ struction and the Illinois Department of Public Health. In a letter to local school officials, State School- Superintendent Michael J. Bakalis and Public Health Director Dr. Joyce Lashoff outlined new procedures for school districts to follow in meeting state immunization laws. Illinois law requires children entering school to be im­ munized against measles, rubella, polio, diphtheria, whooping cough (pertussis), and tetanus. In addition, the state requires appropriate booster shots for children entering fifth and ninth grades. "It is a senseless waste when a child falls victim to a disease which could have been prevented with proper im­ munization," Bakalis said, "and it only takes a minute to provide that protection." - "It's time school districts and was presented to Mary Turner on her eighty-seventh birthday. She is the mother of Lilah Jourdan and is talented at knitting and does beautiful work for the guild. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Zody of McCullom Lake will observe their fiftieth wedding an­ niversary Oct. 19. health officials take the lead in seeing children are protected from this unnecessary waste," Bakalis said. To assist schools in com­ plying with the state im­ munization law, the office of public instruction will assess state-wide immunization needs to help identify problem areas, according / to the new procedures. School districts are being asked to maintain ac­ curate and complete health records, including date and type of immunization ad­ ministered to each child to help in this process. Emphasis will be placed on the child entering school for the first time. Records will be checked each year to deter­ mine the level of immunization and to decide if remedial action is needed. Suggested procedures for local districts to follow in fulfilling their immunization responsibilities include: - local superintendent will begin a program for awareness and enforcement of im­ munization law - local district immunization needs will be assessed by school nurse or another professional staff member - local district will fully inform parents about the im­ portance of immunization - if necessary, the district should implement a full-scale immunization program within the district. "The tragedy of polio and Consumer Expenses Survey Continues Throughout Area What does it cost a family or an individual to live these days? To buy food, clothing, housing, transportation, medical care, schooling, and the services Americans use? A sample of households in this area, part of some 17,000 households across the Nation, are furnishing this information about living costs to the Federal Government. They are measles," Dr. Lashof ex­ plained, "is that they strike small children and often result in crippling, blindness, deaf­ ness, mental retardation and other irreparable damage. Rubella, when transmitted from children to expectant mothers, can harm unborn children and result in a variety of birth defects." School districts also are being informed of options for obtaining immunization ser­ vices. These include: - private physicians or local health departments agreements between district and private physicians or volunteer agencies - special clinics coordinated with school personnel and-or local health departments - assistance from the Illinois Department of Public Health. The inter-agency effort marks the first systematic approach toward seeing that all school children are fully im­ munized in accordance with state law. PAGE 17 - PLAINDEALER - taking part in the Consumer Expenditure Survey being conducted by the Bureau of the Census, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Social and Economic Statistics Administration. Mrs. Joan Liedtke, Super- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3,1973 visor of the survey area office in Chicago, says that in­ terviewers will begin calling on the survey households early in October for the fourth time this year. Fourth quarter calls will continue through December A round The Garden By Matthew S. Kosen Instructor - Ornamental Horticulture McHenry County College Although the leaves are still on the trees, and many summer annuals are yet providing splashes of color, the time has come to start seriously thinking about next spring. Sound strange? Not really. If you recall, last week we discussed the many virtues of late May blooming peonies, and how they should be planted now. Well, there are other perennials which are also best planted in the fall. (Personally, I feel, from a purely psychological standpoint that any garden phenomenon which allows you to mentally skip the winter, or, at least, offers a promise of outdoor gaiety immediately after the white blanket of snow has melted itself into oblivion, should be thoroughly ex­ plored.) Producing spectacular yellow, blue, purple, white, reddish, or bi-colored blossoms, garden irises are hardy, long-lived perennials that require a minimum amount of care. Because they bloom when few other plants do, after spring flowering bulbs and before peonies, delphinium, and phlox, irises are generally considered to be an established backbone of home gardens. Forget the coarse, sword- shaped leaves. The charm of the iris lies in its fabulous, brilliantly hued, uniquely shaped blossoms. Iris flowers have six petals: The three upright petals are called standards, while the three pendulous ones have been appropriately dubbed falls. There are three distinct types of Iris: Deriving their name from the "fuzzy" line running down the middle of each fall, the bear­ ded, or pogoniris are con­ sidered by many to be the most spectacular of all irises when in bloom. Of all the species in this group Iris germanica is the one most commonly grown. Capable of tolerating severe droughts and cold, bearded iris are highly recommended for beginning gardeners. Although most species in this class attain a height of two to three feet, there exists a group of natural dwarfs. Never more than four to nine inches in height, Iris pumila, and Iris chamaeiris are both well adapted to rock gardens. Commencing bloom as early as late March, these more diminutive species spread rapidly, and form dense mats of foliage in a relatively short period of time. The beardless iris are characterized by smooth falls, and thin, grass-like foliage. Ranging from one to four feet in height, most varieties flower in June. Japanese iris and Siberian iris are undoubtedly the most commonly grown species in this class. Flat-topped, the popular Japanese iris are especially noted for their soft, drooping standards and wide falls. Because the flowers are borne on extra long stems, it is cherished by serious floral designers. Almost exactly the opposite, the blossoms of Siberian Iris possess stiff, narrow falls, and slender upright standards. Ranging from eighteen to twenty-four inches tall, Siberian iris thrive in moist soil; and thus, are frequently planted along stream banks. Named for a small raised area (crest) located on the middle of each fall, the crested iris make ideal rock garden plants. Because the color of the crest often contrasts with that of the petal, flowers have a two- toned appearance. Bearded, apogon, and crested irises grow from thick, un­ derground stems termed rhizomes. In order to guarantee bloom, rhizomes are best planted in late summer, or early autumn. Thus, the time to plant is now. Do not delay. Newly planted rhizomes should have a chance to become established in the soil before winter strikes its paralyzing blow. When planting, keep the following points in mind: In order to prosper, irises require a sunny, well ventilated spot. Personal experience has taught me that a southern exposure is best. The bearded and crested types require a sweet, well drained soil. Under water­ logged conditions, rhizomes tend to rot rather quickly. Apogons on the other hand prefer a moist, slightly acid soil. (When in doubt about the pH of your soil, simply mail, or bring me in a sample. One pint is all I need. I will perform the test free of charge, and recommend suitable corrective measures. Please specify the type of plants being grown.) Rhizomes should never be planted more than two inches deep. To obtain a good display of iris color use at least three rhizomes of the same variety either in a triangle or a pattern that alternates plants in rows. In order to avoid over­ crowding, set the rhizomes approximately eighteen inches apart. Take care to point each fan of leaves away from the other plants in the group. If you desire a mass of flowers quickly, plant un­ divided rhizome clumps, or set three individual rhizomes eight to ten inches apart. This closer spacing however means that the irises will have to be divided in two-three years. To guard against heaving, all irises should be covered with a two inch deep winter mulch of straw, wood chips, or evergreen boughs. Should you have a question on the material covered, or just a horticultural point of in­ formation you would like verified, why not drop me a line? The address: McHenry County College, 6200 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014. Suggestions on future topics are always appreciated SETW WHAT? Toasty Warm Make a toast / warm coat for that g i r l . No 3438 comes in s izes 4 to 14 . 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