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Goes To Pot Brakeman Makes coffee in baggage car McHenry Shores Mrs. Rose Lillegard 385-8500 BRAKEMAN JOHN TURNER v(This is another in a series of .articles written by Father Wm. O. Hanner) o' Our Algoma Central train from the Soo to Hearst, Ontario, had a busy, jolly crew. They Ave«e public relations experts as Well as railroad men. The conductor was in charge of twenty-five to twenty-eight pieces of equipment counting engines. The entire crew, in­ cluding dining car personnel nd hostesses, must have been odozen or over. I did not get e conductor's name, I am hamed to say. I visited with m. He was treasurer of a resbyterian church. It is tterly impossible to keep an accommodation train, such as this was, on time. Some of the stops when there was much loading to do took a long time. There was no way to know ahead who was coming or what passengers would brings The conductor was in constant communication with his crew by radiophone. On the way up as we went through Oba, he had jumped over to Brown's General store to warn them we would be back the next morning .with no diner. | "Have coffee ready for forty- ifive.", were his instructions. "They did, too. We stopped for ten minutes while everyone got coffee and the train waited. The baggage man was busy every minute. His kingdom of two cars was filled, only to be emptied a few miles farther along. Take aboard, stow, put off, make out reports, figure charges. We even had a newly shot and drawn and quartered moose shipped out by hunters. The charge for the four quarters was somewhere around $13 as I remember. The lower jaw has to be turned in to the game wardens. They read age and sex from it. The baggageman took time to visit and kid. He had two very comfortable arm chairs also. Almost like an old parlor car. The Canadian railways do not change crews and have feather bedding. A crew took us all the way to Hearst one day (twelve hours) and all the way back the next. They work four days on and four days off. I got to know the brakeman, John Turner, a little bit better. I was bewailing how far it was back to the diner for coffee - nine cars. It was a long trip. Mr. Turner said, "Come up to the baggage car, I've got a fresh pot of coffee on there." So up we went to the baggage car. The coffee had been made on a hot plate.Steaming hot in a mug sans sugar or cream it was a color of bitter chocolate but as clear and pure as a maiden's prayer. Unsullied by cream or sugar its smoking pungency tickled, bribed, courted your nose and you sipped, blew to cool, sipped again. The train rumbled and swayed along. Here was one of the very best cups of coffee I ever remember A-l Hearing Aid Savice 24 Hour Serv ice FREE LOANERS COMPLETE SERVICE ON ALL MAKES Zen i th SonotQne Be l tone Te lex Octar ian F ide l i t y Accoust lcon Qua l i tone L loyds Sears V icon Dah lber t Aud ivox Rad ioear Maico Wldex Aud io tone RO STENSLAND & ASSOCIATES Renta l on Zen i th o r Maico Hear ing A ids 3937 W. Main , McHenry 815 385 7641 Wednesday on ly 15 P.M. Other loca t ions : Mt Prospect Oak Park Aurora H insda le Bat te r ies Ha l f Pr ice Wi th Th is Ad Inform Readers Proposed Sewage Dumping In River It is not a well known issue so therefore we will take this opportunity to inform our readers of the issue at hand. Several weeks ago I attended a hearing in the village of Fox Lake located north of the city of McHenry and on the east side of the river. The hearing per­ tained to the proposed sewage dumping for the northwest section of Lake county into the Fox river. From what this reporter could gather, the proposal has been in the making for a lengthy period and this was the first that the McHenry County people knew of it. It appeared from the testimony given at the hearing that this matter was being rushed and pushed through. The pipeline at first would dump 6 million gallons a day into the Fox river' and in the future the capacity would be 24 million gallons per day. I will have more data on this issue in future columns and to whom you can write your comments. CLERK'S NOTES News from the clerk's office is just a few reminders as follows: The 1974 vehicle stickers will go on sale Dec. 1, 1973 and not before. Special office hours will be announced at a later date. If you have not purchased your 1973 tag do not wait for the 1974's to go on sale. The police department is in the process and have already issued tickets for failure to secure the current stickers. Dog tags will also expire January 1, 1974 and will be on *0* vtf- (though my father's, brewed and boiled with egg shells, on an old stove behind his store was pretty good). It was Mi*l Turner's coffee that made one of my fellow travelers from the States think up the headline for this article - Railroad Goes to Pot - it was, of course, Mr. Turner's coffee pot, you see. Talk about public relations--how often in your life have you had coffee brewed by the brakeman, served to you by him in the baggage car? Look at his picture. He made you want to ride with him. There were several women on the crew. They ran the diner, sold snacks up and down the aisle and acted as hostesses and tour leaders. The gal who sold snacks in our car pushed a little truck along the aisle. She had doughnuts, sweet rolls, potato chips, sandwiches, candy, coffee and pop. She took and gave a good deal of ribbing and joshing from the happy carefree vacationers. The hostesses spoke over the loudspeakers about the sights along the right-of-way. Told interesting tales about Indian % names and local history. When they had free time they visited all through the train from baggage car to, but probably not including, the two private cars on the end of the train. We did not get to visit with the engineers (obviously). The passengers were a motely regiment. There was every kind and sort of person from senior citizen (tours from the States) to children. One young couple brought a baby and had him bedded down in his pram in the aisle. No one seemed to mind though it was quite an operation to get by. When our train pulled into the Agawa Canyon on the way back to the Soo, we were put on a siding. There we waited til the returning tourists, brought out that morning, got in their full two hours of time at the canyon. Up the single track the second train of tourists waited our departure to disembark their passengers. We had to take part of their engines (three) to haul us up the steep grades we met as we arose from the canyon to the heights 600 feet above. This slow climb takes power. I recall the tourists in the canyon. In their colored clothing, both men and women, they rivaled the tones and hues of the changing leaves that had made them take this trip. They were having a gay time. There were smiles on all sides. It was a clear and beautiful day. Everyone was happy. As we approached the Soo, Mr. Turner went through the car of the Hearst passengers and shook hands with us all. He thanked us for going, hoped we'd go again some time, wished us well and said goodbye. I am going to send him a complete set of the seven articles about this trip as a thank you for his care and concern. See " The Gentlemen from Buick" sale at the same time as the vehicle stickers. To secure your dog tag, a valid rabies cer­ tificate must be produced at the time of securing such tag. The clerk's office hours for the present are Monday, Wed­ nesday an J Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday mornings by appointment. BOWLING STANDINGS As of Oct. 18, the standings are as follows: Power House, 6- 2, Undecided's, 5-3, Un- believables, 4-4, Alley Cats, 3-5, Lucky Strikes, 3-5 and the Sensationals, 3-5. High game scratch went to Carol Ketchum with a 141 followed by Linda Kurowski 138 and Rose Lillegard 135. High three game handicap went to Maxine Buck, 568, followed by Carol Ket­ chum, 562, and Rose Lillegard, 551. Tliere is still two openings for regular bowlers. If^ou are interested contact Rose at 385- 8500. HALLOWEEN HIGHLITES This will be your last reminder that the first Halloween costume contest will take place at the beach area on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 4:30 p.m. This contest is open to all children of the village. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded in each of the following categories: prettiest, funniest and most original. It is suggested that small children should be accompanied by an adult to assure some tjrpe of order during the proceedings. Police Chief Buck suggests that the trick or treating be done between the hours of 5 and 8 p.m. It would also be nice if all of the homes participating in the festivities would leave the front porch light On for the youngsters. Let's make this Halloween a light up and safe festivity. PICK UP OF LEAVES The village will have a pick up day for leaves. The date has been scheduled for Friday, Nov. 9. All leaves must be placed in plastic bags and tied securely Nothing but leaves will be picked up. All other items will be left for the home owner to dispose of. This will be the first year the village will try this experiment and if the requirement of leaves only is adhered to, we could see this become an annual event. TIME CHANGE This weekend marks the end of daylight savings time. We take this opportunity to remind you to set your clocks back one hour. HOSPITALIZED Jerry Olbinski is in the McHenry hospital and I'm sure she would like to hear from some of her friends. Jerry is in room 224, bed 1. Why not give her a call today to wish her well. BABY BOY Baby Matthew Christian Grass is a most welcome member to the Grass family. Matthew Christian was born Sept. 28 at 12:17 p.m. at Lutheran General hospital in Park Ridge. The proud parents, Linda and Paul, are just doing fine with the two o'clock feeding. Matthew Christian also has a brother Michael, 7 years old, and a sister Suzanne, 5 years old. Our congratulations. SHARE YOUR NEWS If you know of some one in the hospital or a new arrival into this world why not share your news with us. Just call me and I will see tha jiris included in the column. Grove Freund 675-2135 Annual Halloween Luncheon Planned For October 30 The annual Halloween card party and luncheon will be at St. Peter's hall in Spring Grove on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Serving will begin at noon. The card game of your choice may be played and many prizes are being offered. Everyone welcome. CHRISTIAN MOTHERS MEET On Oct. 18 members of the Christian Mothers Society met in St. Peter's hall for their regular meeting. Meeting was called to order by President Beverly Schmitt with a prayer and pledge of allegiance to the flag. Secretary and Treasurer reports were read and ap proved. A motion was made and approved that four new dining tables be purchased. It was announced that the saving of soup labels will aid the school in getting audio-visual equipment and members were urged to save them and drop them in the various containers in stores. Sister Mary Louise Kagan, S.D.S. presented a most in­ teresting program on her missionary work in Africa. Sister Mary Lou is a R.N. with a Bachelor of Science degree from Marquette University and is a certified British Midwife having taken her training in Ireland. She is home visiting her parents, Dr. and Mrs. L.L. Kagan, after spending three years in Tanzania, East Africa. After the meeting cake and coffee was served. OPEN HOUSE N0VEMER 10th,nth;-17th,18Ui| from 10 AM To 3 PM Each Day SPECIAL INFLATION STOPPER . . . The holiday season is almost »®on us. Our working displays are ready for you to see. We are holding live cooking demonstrations at our place of business on the one and only Weber Gas Barbeque Kettle. Demonstrations will be held on Saturday and Sunday, November 10th and 11th, 17th and 18th. From 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Here is an opportunity to see the only gas barbeque on the market that is truly a second oven for you. You will be given a $20.00 discount off the retail price of a Weber Gas Kettle, upon proof of owning a Weber Charcoal Grill. If you don't own a Weber Charcoal Grill you will receive absolutely free the El Patio Dual Mantel Gas Lite which retails at $56.00, with the purchase of a Weber Gas Grill. Giffoliday by El Patio Gaslights have always been subject to the same one big weakness: They are far too easy to burn or break out. Holiday's unique design solves the breakage problem because the outside body effec­ tively absorbs the impacts instead of passing them directly to the mantles. STILL ANOTHER SPECIAL With the purchase of a Van Dorn infra Red Gas Garage Heater at list price, you will receive absolutely free the excellent El Patio Gas Lite. AH these truly fine products are hooked up for demonstration purposes at Arvidson & Sons! This special offer ends Sunday, November 18th. Forty-eight (48) hour delivery am installation available upon request # ijgr He* Anuddo+t & Sa*iA.f Rt. 31 between Crystal Lake and McHeniy Phone 815-459-0660 Baber Quick 91 S. Rt 12 Fax Lake, I#. 312/587-2555 OPEL 1973 MICKS BELOW COS1 HOURS Daily 9-9. Sat. 9 5. Closed Sun , SERVICE; Daily 8 5, sal . N-mxin. Closed Sun. PAGE 9 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1»73 FAMILY VISIT The William G. Krugers, Carlton drive, welcomed home their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond (Pat) Snyder of Coos Bay, Ore., and daughters, Tricia and Thea Lyn. The Snyders spent six weeks with them while looking for a home and a building suitable for Mr. Snyder's business. Both Pat and his wife, Gail, are ex-teachers and major in art. They are now residing in Wonder Lake. Mr. and Mrs. William Kruger, Sr., also visited the Krugers for four weeks. They have now travelled to Tucson, Ariz., to spend some time with their son, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kruger. LCWC Members of the Lotus Country Woman's club held a meeting in the town hall with President Pauline Horak presiding on Oct. 17. Minutes of the May meeting were read and of a special meeting in August, treasurer read her report, all were approved. Kay Smith gave a report on the card party held in September and thanked all who helped make it a suc­ cess. A report was given on the McHenry County Women's Clubs meeting held Oct. 10. Members who attended were Frances Heinemann, Tippy Klein, Kay Smith and Eva Freund. They enjoyed the in­ teresting talk given by a representative of the Pioneer Center. Thank you cards were read. An invitation to Reciprocity Day from the Woodstock Woman's Club to be held Nov. 12 was received. The Thanksgiving party will be a pot-luck on Nov. 14. Following the meeting all members and their guests drove to Marengo for luncheon and matinee. THANKSGIVING PARTY The annual Thanksgiving party sponsored by the Holy Name and the Ushers of St. Peter's parish will be held in the parish hall on Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. Prizes, food, refreshments - Everyone welcome. NEXT . . . Skylab 4, vehicle for the third manned mission was rolled out at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, over two months ago. The launch, scheduled for November 9, 1973, will place astronauts Gerald P. Carr, Commander, Dr. Edward G. Gibson, Science Pilot, and William R. 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