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Twice Told Tales FORTY YEARSAGO (Taken from the files of Nov. 23, 1933) A change of ownership in the Lyons Dry Goods and Variety store on Green street took place this week when Charles W. Lyons purchased the stock of goods from his brother, L.C. Lyons. On Nov. 21, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Freund, well known citizens of McHenry, celebrated their golden wed­ ding anniversary. A new dance was introduced Monday night at the Girl Scout meeting and the girls entered into the work with great en­ thusiasm. The dance consisted of such a combination of twirling and skipping that it required a goodly amount of persistence. Several forms of entertainment were presented by the girls such as singing of a comical song by Eleanor Althoff and Katherine Rothermel. An organization meeting of the McHenry County com­ mittee of the Illinois Emergency Relief Commission was held at the court house in Woodstock. The committee is made up of the following, John T. O'Brien, supervisor of Chemung township, Chairman; Thomas P. Bolger, secretary; Fred Walters, former super­ visor of Dorr township; Rev. Omar J. Flugum, Crystal Lake, and George Colver, Marengo. McHenry has been granted the sum of $1,000 from the Illinois Emergency Relief organization to be used for relief work in the county during the remainder of this month. Misses Hazel Kramer and Frances Hughes spent the Armistice day weekend as guests of Rita Freund and Mildred Thompson at DeKalb. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Nov. 25, 1948) Annual Boy Scout Drive starts on Nov. 29-30. H.P. Owen is campaign manager. Plans were completed at a meeting called by M.L. Schoenholtz, commander of the American Legion, which sponsors the local Boy Scouts. Breakfast will be at 8 o'clock at Art and Lee's restaurant. Word has been received that Sgt. Robert 0. Jensen of McHenry has reported for duty with Casual Squadron "B" Kaufbeuren Air Force Base, for rtv days temporary duty u the Berlin Air Lift. At the end of this tour of duty he will return to Chicago Orchard Airport, his permanent duty station. Sgt. Jensen graduated from McHenry high school and enlisted in the air force June 1945. He was a former em­ ployee of the Plaindealer. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Brefeld this week celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home on Washington and Green streets. They were married on Nov. 22, 1898. Of great beauty was the pre- holiday season wedding of Miss Nancy Ruth Younger of Champaign and Mr. Charles Edwin Martin of West McHenry, which took place Nov. 20 in the First Methodist church of Champaign. McHenry's popular Pearl Miller will enchant the crowds with her organ music at the McHenry Business Men's carnival at the roller rink, Dec. 9. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Nov. 27, 1963) Dedication of the new First Baptist church of McHenry will take place Sunday, Dec. 1, with ceremonies at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. Virgle Chap- pell has announced as featured speaker of the afternoon, Dr. Noel Taylor, executive secretary of the Illinois Baptist state association. Also present The Bible Speaks Virg|e L. Chappell, Pastor First Baptist Church, McHenry z) FRIENDS One of the greatest blessings of life is to have friends. One of the greatest tragedies of life is to be left alone. The Bible speaks concerning friends. "Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up" (Ecclesiastes 4: 9-10). Friendship is valuable because everyone, at some time in life will face tragedy. Man is a social being and dependent upon others. Regardless of how independent we may feel at a particular time or how well we may have life's situations under control, there will come a time when we need others. Friends are to be sought out and friendship is to be cultivated. One should make pointed efforts to establish and to maintain some deep personal friend relationships. "Thine own friend, and thy father's friends, forsake not;...better is a neighbor that is near than a brother that is fair off" (Proverbs 27:10). It is impossible to wait until that time of special need and then to find friends upon which to lean. Friends are not found but are made and developed through years of experiences. "A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity" (Proverbs 17:17). I do not want to imply that friends are only to be selfishly held to because sometime we may need them! A close and intimate friendship will develop the present character and personality, of both parties. "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend" (Proverbs 27:17). The greatest sorrow comes when there is tragedy or trial and one finds himself alone. "I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul" (Psalm 142:4). One can be without anything upon the earth and that will not equal the emptiness of frien- dlessness. "I watch, and am as a sparrow alone upon the housetop" (Psalm 102:7). The greatest of potential friends is found in Jesus Christ. Jesus said, "Henceforth I call you not servants: for servants knoweth not what his Lorddoeth, but I have called you friends..." (John 15:15). Friends are known by their loyalty. Jesus Christ expressed and demonstrated the depth of His friendship. "Greater love hath no man than this, that the man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I have commanded you" (John 15:13-14). The Apostle Paul marveled at the love of Jesus Christ for himself and for all men. "For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God showed his love for us, in that when we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:7-8). We should make every attempt to secure and maintain friends. We should guard our friendships. There should be every attempt to "outdo" our friend in being friendly. However, there are times when the best of friends will fail us. But Jesus Christ, our true Friend, will never fail. He is the same "...yesterday, today, and forever" (Hebrews 13:8). OPEN TO THE PUBLIC- McHENRY COUNTRY CLUB 820 N. John St. McHenry, III. FAMOUS WEDNESDAY NIGHT BUFFET Every Wed. Starting Nov. 7th "STEAK NIGHT" j Every Thursday Night Complimentary Glass of wine LUNCHEON BUFFET & STYLE SHOW Thursday Noons-Fashions by "Genevieves" FISH FRY EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY Friday & Saturday Night "Vic Spencer Trio" MMNOOOMMMNl will be Mayor Donald P. Doherty. The church now has a membership of 142 including adults and young people. Charles .. Epperson of Lakemoor was accidentally shot in the foot while he was target shooting near John- sburg. Mrs. Helen King, 72, a lifelong resident of Johnsburg, died in McHenry hospital Nov. 25. Mrs. King was stricken with a fatal heart attack. Dr. Lee Gladstone attended the sixteenth annual meeting of the Illinois Academy of General Practice in Chicago Nov. 17 to 20. He was one of 1,400 general practitioners from throughout the state attending the con­ vention. McHenry residents joined a grieving nation this past weekend in paying tribute to assassinated President John F. Kennedy. In respect to his memory Mayor Donald P. Doherty issued a proclamation Saturday which was sent to all places of business asking that they be closedsAbr one hour during which time the funeral took place. Offer Postal Customer Guide At Post Office What's the difference bet­ ween registered and certified mail? How can postal customers be assured next day delivery of important documents to distant cities? Persons wanting to know the answer to these and dozens of other questions will find the answers in A Consumer's Guide to Postal Services and Products. Postmaster LeRoy M. Smith said copies of the 16- page guide are available without charge at the McHenry post office. The attractively designed guide was published by the postal service in response to the thousands of questions postal employees and the postal service's consumer advocate in Washington received from customers. In addition to describing the characteristics of the four principal classes of mail and how to use them, the guide tells the best ways to send valuables through the mail, the limits on international money orders and how to send parcels to ser­ vicemen stationed overseas. The Consumer's Guide also invites customers to speak up and ask for help if they have questions or problems with their mail service. Postmaster Smith urges customers wantftig assistance with mail problems to get in touch with their postmaster or another local postal official. If a problem can't be solved,, at the local level, postal customers are urged to write directly to The Consumer Advocate, U.S. Postal Service, Washington, Dc. 20260. Drawings and carvings left by long vanished race(s) of humans still puzzle many, on cliffs along shores of Lake Mead, Nevada. GRAND Ringwood News Fund Raising Baxaar, Dinner Very Successful It was a very tired but happy group of workers Saturday night when the last pot and pan was back in its proper place after the bazaar and roast beef dinner at the Ringwood church. The committee greatly ap­ preciated the strong support given this event by everyone who participated and are pleased to report that over $1300 was raised that evening. ABOUT TOWN Mr. and Mrs. Russell Soddy of Kenosha, Wis., visited Mrs. Nellie Hepburn and the Charles Brennans last weekend. On Sunday, they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brennan and children, Wayne and Wendy, of Oaklawn. Last Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Popenhagen of Woodstock called on Mrs. Hepburn. Next time you light up a cigarette, get a look at yourikid's face AMFRICAN CANCER SOCIETY : THIS SPACE CONTRIBUTED BY THE PUBLISHER free OPENING / • CHAMPAGNE FOR DINERS! • GIFTS FOR EVERYONE! • DRAWING FOR EVERYONE! COME IN & HELP US CELEBRATE NOV. 16th, 17th, 18th A N C I N G THE FINEST AUTHENTIC ITALIAN AND AMERICAN DINNERS & C0CTAILS P.S. - "you gotta tiy our special Italian Salads." RIVER DALE INN RTE. 176 at BURTON'S BRIDGE 815-459-9872 N Mrs. Marie Henne was in Ringwood Monday visiting her daughter and son-in-law, the Loren Harrisons, and friends here. John and Ha Hogan were pleasantly surprised when their son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Ann, drove in from Mountain,Wise., to spend the weekend. Phyllis Ackerman and Chris went to Union this past Saturday to visit with Dort and Urban Decker for the af­ ternoon. Mrs. Loretta Kenny and five children spent this past weekend in Effingham, visiting with Loretta's mom, Mrs. Ruth Smith, of that city. Linda and Bill Billikas of Dubuque, Iowa, surprised Linda's mom and dad by arriving in town on Saturday evening for dinner at the church. They spent Saturday night with Sue and Ed Erwin. Then on Sunday they were all at Mom and Dad Low's for dinner. Pam and Dan Kehoe were supper guests at the Walt Lows on Thursday of last week. "500" CARD CLUB The "500" card club met in the home of Helen and Lou Winn on Saturday of last week. The Paul Walkingtons and the \Valt Lows went from Ringwood, and a good time was had visiting. High scores were taken home by Althea Wackington and Walt Wilcox. Low scores were a tie between Glenn Benoy. and Paul Walkington but Glenn Benoy was the lucky one and Doris Low was the low scorer for the ladies. BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES We wish Darlene Lehmkuhl and John Kane a very happy birthday on Tuesday, Nov. 20 and to Bernie Klapperich on the twenty-second another year of birthday wishes. And to Ruth Ann and Jerry Hogan another year of married bliss is to be wished for them. 'Tis all for this week so besides those just named we hope that everyone will have a very happy Thanksgiving and a very thankful and safe wekend. CHARIVARI This past Saturday there was a charivari for Kevin and Lynn Bauer at the Lenny Ackerman home, much to the kids sur­ prise. There was sixty guests in attendance. Needless to say they couldn't get into their home as the place was a boobie trap. There was even a surprise in their refrigerator. We wish you many more years of happiness! Chicago's Merchandise Mart is the largest commercial building in the world. It claims it could comfortable house all of Chicago's 4 million people, at the same time. THOUSANDS OF LIBRARIES IN AMERICA WERE STARTED WITH FINANCIAL HELP FROM ANDREW CARNEGIE "THE SCOTTISH-ea^N PHILANTHROPIST WHO CAME TO AMERICA AT 13. HE WORKED HARD, STUDIED ALL HE COULD, INVESTED WISELY AND SEIZED OPPORTUNITIES EVENTUALLY HE ENTERED THE IRON AND STEEL BUSINESS WHERE HIS FORTUNE GREW QUICKLY. _,ARNEGIE GAVE GENEROUS GIFTS TO MANY SCHOOLS. IT WAS . ESTIMATED THAT HE GAVE £350 MILLION for THE BETTERMENT OF MANKjND/ 'SSf.rrj AWAY s""".U.«.cc. 0 C.. 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