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PAGE 16 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY. DECEMBER 28, 1973 V CHRISTMAS LIGHT S--ALL LIGHTS GO OFF (Continued from page 1) transformer was sent to the Woodstock substation from Maywood. Company crews switched loads from other northern Illinois electric feeder lines to make up for the 135,000 volt feeder load normally switched by the destroyed transformer to the Woodstock area. Memorial hospital was operating with an emergency generator and one incoming telephohe line in service Wednesday morning. Although the business office was closed, Illinois Bell Telephone in that city maintained phone service in the company's central office with the use of auxiliary generator power. John Shay of McHenry, County Civil Defense director, reported that the emergency generator at the county courthouse was supplying power to the jail facilities and civil defense office late that morning. This generator began supplying power to the jail facilities and sheriff's department seven seconds after the power failed, ac­ cording to Shay. It is capable of supplying the courthouse with emergency power for two weeks. Prisoners in the county jail had their breakfast confined to cold food since the electric For Immediate Delivery 1974 AUTO LICENSE PLATES Purchase your 1974 license plates. NOW ON SALE HERE! STATE ISSUED, PREPRINTED APPLICATIONS ore required this year to purchase license plates. Forms to order applica­ tions are available at the bank if you do not have the appli­ cation mailed to you by the State. THE v FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF McHENRY 3814 West Elm Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 stove in the kitchen could not be hooked up' to the auxiliary power fine. MUSIN" N' MEANDERIN" (Continued from page 1) gas rationing, rising food prices - these were only a few of the seemingly endless problems of 1973. But in the true spirit of the holiday season none of them seemed impossible to solve. K.A.F. RESCUE SQUAD SAVES DOGS FROM DROWNING TUESDAY (Continued from page 1) succeeded in reaching shore but when the other failed to do so, the squad came to the scene with a boat and brought the animal to safety. Names of the dogs' owners were not learned. Sgt. William Mullen of the McHenry County Sheriff's department observed the animals in distress about 10:45 Tuesday morning. FOOD COLLECTION The collection for food baskets undertaken by the Legion and V.F.W. auxiliary units was marked by success. A Legion auxiliary spokesman said this week that the Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions clubs donate funds each year to help fill the holiday food baskets. FARMERS BENEFIT FROM TAX BASE (Continued from page l)v. McHenry county has been sold at a price far higher than the productivity value of the land for agricultural use. Some assessors were assessing farmland as if it were being used for a supermarket, apartment complex, or shopping center-a price far higher than any farmer could pay since in some cases the taxes were literally higher than his income per acre by far­ ming. "Excessive taxes threaten to force farm land out of production, adding to the squeeze on land to raise food in the years ahead," commented Ervin Walters, Hebron livestock farmer who is president of the McHenry County Farm Bureau. If land taxes for its productivity is taken from production-such as through sale-then the land would be back-taxes a maximum of three years for the difference between what was paid and whatshould have been assessed on the fair market value basis. Walters and Hogge both asserted some township assessors are assessing far­ mland on a realistic (productivity) basis. Best idea is for farmers to file the "Application for Valuation" regarding the dual assessment procedure, summarized Walters. 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While a tow was being arranged to remove the vehiele, John Stuart of 2717 Russett road, McHenry, ap­ peared on the scene and reported he had been hunting. He was issued a ticket for improper parking on the roadway. When it was discovered he was without a firearm owner's identification card as required when in possession of a gun, he was arrested for that offense. Bond was set at $1,000 with court appearance set for Jan. 3. MEANWHILE BACK AT THE COURTHOUSE BRANCH COURT III Associate Circuit JFudge Richard Kelly Ronald E. Blaul, 6818 Hillcrest, Crystal Lake, guilty of purchase or acceptance, fined $25 and costs. . Timothy A. Ink, 400 Shepherd Hill, McHenry, guilty of transportation of alcoholic liquor, fined $50 and costs. Associate Circuit Judge Leonard Brody James J. Stahl, 4402 E. Lake Shore, Wonder Lake, guilty of theft under $150, fined $25 and costs. Harry E. Pierce II, 1912 W. River Terrace, McHenry, guilty of theft under $150, fined $25 and costs. John W. Anderson, 1512 W. Hickory, McHenry, bound over to the Grand jury on a charge of criminal damage to property. William B. Bolger, 3613 W. James street, McHenry, bound over to the Grand jury on a charge of burglary. Deaths EDWARD RANKER Edward Ranker, 70, of 1116 W. Goodview avenue, McHenry, died in McHenry hospital Deer 24. He was born in Chicago Jin. 31, 1903. A resident of this area for 9Vfe years, he was a retired lathe operator at Oaks Manufac­ turing company. Among his survivors are his wife, Clara J., nee Szarek; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Marcella R.) Marsh, Spring Grove; five grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Brunckhorst, Crystal Lake, Mrs. Rose Fichter and Mrs. Margaret McCauley, Chicago; four nieces and one nephew. Following visitation at the Peter M. Justen and Son funeral home a Mass will be offered at 10 o'clock, Thursday morning at St. John's church, Johnsburg, with burial in the church cemetery. HOWARD LOCKWOOD Funeral services were conducted at the George R. Justen & Son chapel Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock for Howard Lockwood of 1701 N. Court street, McHenry, who died Sunday, Dec. 23, in Memorial hospital, Woodstock. Burial was in McHenry County Memorial Park cemetery, Woodstock. Mr. Lockwood, 68, was born April 22, 1905, in Crystal Lake, son of Lee and Ollie Colby Lockwood. He was a retired machinist. Patsy L. Davies, 7360 N. Damen, Chicago, guilty of possession of a controlled substance, fined $100 and costs. Randy C. Lemon, 9010 Ramble road, Wonder Lake, guilty of no valid driver's license, fined $50 and costs. Also guilty of alcoholic liquor in a motor vehicle, fined $25 and costs. TocJoj/s Health News Published by the American Medical Association Wedding ring allergy . . . B r i d e s needn't worry if the skin on the third finger of their left hand be­ comes red and itchy under their newly acquired wedding bands. It's probably not an allergy to the wedding ring, says cosmetic ex­ pert Linda Schoen. According to Mrs. Schoen, who writes a Today's Health beauty column, wedding rings usually don't contain nickel, the most frequent cause of jewelry allergy. "Your trouble is probably caused by soap, detergent, or other clean­ sers or potentially irritating ma­ terials that become trapped under the ring," she adds. The sufferer should either re­ move the band when doing house­ work, or, if she prefers leaving it on, give the ring a thorough cleaning after the chores are done. Wearing waterproof gloves is another alternative, "but don't keep them on for more than 15 to 20 minutes," Mrs. Schoen ad­ vises. The gloves can also cause an irritation to the skin because of trapped perspiration. You are what you wear . . . O r so thinks Jean Rosenbaum, M.D., author of Is Your Volkswagen a Sex Symbol? "You make your clothes a part of your body. They are your second skin. They are you," says the Colorado psychia­ trist. To illustrate his point, the doc­ tor gives the example of the clothes hop -- the lady with 60 pairs of shoes or the man who discards his wardrobe for an en­ tirely new one each season. This person thinks his or her personal­ ity is worthless, Dr. Rosenbaum says. The opposite extreme -- the person who prefers to wear rags rather than buy anything new -- isn't any healthier. This individ­ ual, the doctor finds, is demon­ strating a personal rigidity and inflexibility. Then there are the people who dress for comfort, utility, or style. "These people have a secure sense of identity," he says. In other words, as Dr. Rosen­ baum sums up, what you wear and don't wear, and how you wear what you do communicate to the world what you think of yourself. WANT MOKE INFORMATION? Writo Today's HuaHh Magazine CF, 535 North Dearborn Strait Chicago, Illinois 60610 ® NOTICE DUE TO CONDITIONS BEYOND OUR CONTROL THE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY IN THE MAIN HALL OF THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 491, RINGW00D ROAD HAS BEEN CANCELLED. © HOWEVER: American Legion Club 491 Will Be Open - Drinks, Snacks, Fams And Dancing To The 4 Pc -DYNAMICS- (Open To The Public 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM ) On Nov. 1, 1927, he was married in Woodstock to Luella Behrens, who survives. He also leaves two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Betty) Davis of St. Charles, Mo., and Mrs. Walter (Nancy) O'Neil of Barrington; two sons, LaVerne of Lake Geneva, Wis., and Gary of McHenry; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Sukl of Elgin and Mrs. Arthur Johnson of Crystal Lake; and two brothers, Lester and Louis, also of Crystal Lake. A daughter, Leatrice, died in 1940 and he also was preceded in death by two brothers, JOSEPH M.WILBINS Joseph M. Wilbins, 78, of 7710 Orchard road, Wonder Lake, died Dec. 21 in McHenry hospital. He was born March 19, 1895, in Chicago. On Oct. 9, 1920, he married Ruth Vinton in Rockford, who survives him. He was a member of the Masonic lodge No. 711, Jef­ ferson Masonic Temple, Chicago. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday morning from the Schilling funeral home in Wonder Lake. Burial was in Ringwood cemetery. EARL J . ROSS A resident of Pompano Beach, Fla., Earl J. Ross, 78, of 2720 N.E. Third avenue, died Monday, Dec. 24, in that city. Mr. Ross was a member of the Ogden Park Masonic Lodge No. 897, an honorary member of Masonic lodge, Deerfield, and Sterling McClelland American Legion Post No. 142 of Pompano Beach, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Alice; a son, Kenneth E. of Highland Park, 111., and three grandchildren. Services are being held this Thursday morning at 11 o'clbck at the Kraeer Funeral home in Pompano Bteach, with burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Gar-, dens. LLOYD W. OEFFLING The community was shocked by the sudden death of Lloyd Oeffling, 50, of 3706 W. Grand avenue, who was dead on arrival at McHenry hospital, early Christinas morning, Dec. 25. Cause of death was an ap­ parent heart attack. He was born in Johnsburg, Dec. 26,1922, the son of the late Peter J. and Susan Michels Oeffling. He was employed as a carpenter for Tonyan Con­ struction company. ;-t. Survivors include his wife, Blondie Hapke Karls, one son, Terry Oeffling, a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Sherry) Stead- man, both of Richmond; and Paul P. Karls; eight grand­ children; and a sister, Kathleen, McHenry. Visitation was held at the Peter M. Justen and Son funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted Friday af­ ternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Shepherd of Hills church with Rev. Roger W. Schneider of-; ficiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery. JACOB A. BRUCHER The five-year old son of William and Vicki Leonard Brucher, Jacob A. Brucher, of 1102 W. Oriole Trail, Highland Shores, Wonder Lake, died Dec. 23 at Children's Memorisd hospital, Chicago. Jacob was born Nov. 17,1968, in Portsmouth, Va., and had lived here for about one year, coming from Rosemont. Besides his parents he is survived by a four-year-old brother, Brian. There was no visitation, graveside services will be conducted Friaay morning at 10 o'clock in Greenwood cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Crippled Children's Services of the University of Illinois, 43 E. Ohio street, Chicago, 60611. Arrangements were made by the Peter M. Justen and Son f u n e r a l h o m e . THINK ABOUT IT! I By BOB JUSTEN Did you make a New Year resolution? Sad but true, even the best intentioned resolution if often broken within a few days or few weeks, causing jeers to re­ place cheers. Why is this? Can it be due to an attitude of, "Oh what's the use?" Most resolutions recognize an existing personal fault with an intention for improvement. Self improvement is elusive when one frets over failures or frustrations. If there was a use of purpose in trying in the first place, then surely there is equal use and purpose in trying again. Any or all New Year resolutions are unnecessary if we forget the calendar date and view every day as a New Year's Day. The slogan, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again" is the best day by day re­ solution any one can make. As we meet the challenge of every new day, a circumstance may tend to knock us down in disappointment or despair. . To keep the "Try, try again" resolution requires our getting up once oftener than we fall down. It is really quite simple. But it requires pluck, not luck . . . GEORGE R. JUSTEN FUNERAL HOME 3519 W. Elm Street, McHenry, Illinois Phone 385-2400 ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING James Wilke of 4216 Sioux lane, McHenry, was taken to Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Woodstock, Sunday afternoon by members of his family for treatment of wounds to the toes of his left foot. He reportedly was cleaning a pellet gun when it accidentally discharged. DIAL-A-DEVOTION PHONE Hear God's Word Wherever You Are. SPONS6RED BY: GUETTLER'S SERVICE STATION ( !