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SECTION 2 - PAGE 6 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY JUNE 26, 1974 Twice Told Tales FORTYYEARSAGO (Taken from the files of June 21, 1934) Miss Lillian Doherty, a graduate of Rosary college, Chicago, and teacher in the local high school, was reelected president of the Rosary college alumni In Chicago, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Grisham are moving this week to Elgin where he will be employed in the watch factory. Confirmation services were held at St. Patrick's church Monday afternoon at three. A class of sixty-four boys and girls, men and women of varying ages marched to their seats followed by twenty-four visiting priests and Bishop Edward Francis Hoban who entered the church through a guard of honor consisting of the Knights of Columbus and members of the Holy Name society. John Fay, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fay of McHenry graduated from Northwestern university in the school of Commerce receiving a degree of Bachelor of Science. The newly organized McHenry Brewers making the diamond at Volo their home started off their season with a victory over Richmond by a 3-2 count. Harold Phannenstill was on the mound for the Brewers and allowed but eight hits while fanning twelve. Last Monday night the McHenry Juniors played Baier's Woodstock Youngsters and our boys pufup a good fight but were met by a barrage of hits in the fourth and fifth innings. Acting Captain Nickie Justen, Harry Conway and Don Meyer took care of the pitching duties and given a little better support the final score wouldn't have been 14 to 2. Elizabeth Schoewer has been elected president of the McHenry County Council, American Legion *uxiliary. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of June 23, 1949) . A Marine and a Wave escaped serious injury Sunday evening when their car left the paverrfSht and struck a culvert on Rt. 120. PFC Eugene McCallough, Jr., and Miss Ruth Swartsenterbur, both stationed at Great Lakes were returning from McHenry where they had attended the roller rink. A local ambulance carried them back to the Great Lakes hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson and Miss Maud Granger spent Saturday in Milwaukee, Wis., where they attended the forty-fifth annual exhibition of the American Peony Society. Mr. Thompson* had two entries and received a second place red ribbon for his Victory peony. Miss May Justen became the bride of Mr. Curtis J. Lenox of LaGrange at St. Mary's rectory June 18. Rt. Rev. Msgr. C.S. Nix officiated. Miss Joan Weber was honored at a luncheon and miscellaneous bridal shower held on Sunday at the home of Miss Jounn Young in Waukegan. Friedrich Hotze, 74, a resident of Volo for the past nine years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Koeneman, in Volo June 15 following surgery he underwent four weeks previous. Mrs. Paul Weber of Spring Grove entered the Garfield Park conservatory flower show last year and had the grand champion three spike delphinium. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of June 25, 1964) Eight year old Ronald Dew of Pistakee Highlands, this week is undergoing a series of rabies shots as the result of a dog bite while on a vacation trip in Canada. At a recent meeting of Post 4600 members decided to proceed with the idea of designing and constructing an automatic lift for Mrs. Gert Barbian who has been confined to a wheel chair for two years. She will be able to operate the lift herself. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Geist observed their golden wedding anniversary June 24. The Geists have resided in McHenry for the past ten years. Mr. and Mrs. David Durfee of McHenry became the parents of a son June 15. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hopkins and children have moved from the Trine place on Grove avenue to Milwaukee where he resumed his work with the Milwaukee Journal after a leave of absence in which he visited Russia. This year's Fiesta Day queen and her mother will fly to New York for a four day trip enjoying visits to the World's fair. This is the first time this type of award has been given in the history of the contest. It has been made possible by the many business firms and organizations of the McHenry area. Miss Karen Gerda Lindwall of Pearl avenue, McHenry, became the bride of Mr. Frank Edward Colomer, Sunnyside in a wedding ceremony at St. John the Baptist Catholic church June 20. FORTY YEARSAGO (Taken from the files of June 28, 1934) McHenry and vicinity escaped with but small damage from the wind storm, reaching tornadic velocity in some sections, accompanied by heavy rain, lightning and thunder, which swept Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin Saturday night causing damage estimated at half a million dollars and resulting in five deaths, three of which occurred in this locality, being drownings at Fox Lake and Pistakee Bay. Mrs. Anna Howard was elected president of the McHenry unit of the Legion auxiliary at the regular meeting last week. Plans were made for a public card party to be held in Weber's park, Riverside drive. Mrs. Minerva Bradley died at St. Luke's hospital, Racine, Wis., June 22. She will be remembered here by many old friends where she lived for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Foss and son, Charles, of New York City arrived here for a three weeks visit in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Claxton. Peter J. Freund of Woodstock, a former resident of McHenry and well known here, suffered a heavy loss by fire when his garage and tool shed burned. His car was ruined by the flames as well as his carpenter tools including 26 finely tempered saws and a high priced electric floor scraper. ' Fred Beller arrived home after an extended visit in British Columbia where he looked after business interests and a trip to California where he inspected his avocado orchard at Carlsbad. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of June 30, 1949) Friends of Harry Fredricks were shocked last Friday morning to learn of his death which occurred suddenly at his home on Riverside drive. The first McHenry County fair in twenty-five years is fast swinging into actuality and will be held July 29, 30 and 31 at the old county fair grounds. Excellent progress is being reported on the current Red Cross sponsored swimming program conducted at the McHenry beach on Riverside drive, almost 200 youngsters report daily for classes. On Saturday, July 2, the William H. Althoff Hardware store is observing its twenty- fifth anniversary as a west side business serving hundreds of patrons covering a large area. A beautiful wedding was solemnized at St. Mary's church, June 25, uniting in marriage Miss Joan Weber of McHenry and Mr. Bernard Kennebeck of Johnsburg. Rev. Fr. Clarence J. Thennes officiated. Mr. and Mrs. George Reiker were hosts to twenty-six members of the Northern Illinois Worthy matrons and Worthy patrons club at their beautiful home in Weingart's subdivision. Frank E. Cierocke, fireman U.S.N, of McHenry is scheduled to visit Portsmouth, England and Cherbourg, France, this summer as a member of the crew of the battleship USS Missouri, which will be a part of a tenship midshipmen practice cruise squadron. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of July 2, 1964) The Men of Brass drum and bugle corps returned to the city of their most memorable triumph last Saturday night when they were crowned 1964 state V.F.W. senior drum and bugle corps champions of ^linois at Springfield. Last year the corps performing as the Red Devils took first prize at the state fair in that city. Last Friday evening's dedication of the new bandshell brought out probably the largest crowd ever to hear a local concert. Fred Meyer acted as aaster ceremonies. Mayor Donald Doherty gave the welcome, Alderman Joseph Etten spoke of his work as chairman of the band committee and Adele Froehlich gave a brief history of the band. Paul R. Yanda, former director of the band, was introduced and conducted the first selection. The community Methodist church was the setting for a pretty candlelight wedding ceremony June 27 when Miss Anita J. Beckenbaugh of Portland, Oregon, exchanged nuptial vows with Mr. Donald Johnson of Monterey, Calif. Rev. Ernest Carder ^officiated at the evening ceremony. Joseph M. Schaefer of Johnsburg died Monday evening at Memorial hospital at the age of 90. Dr. Bruce L. Kwarta has announced the closing of his Sunnyside dental office and his new asociation with Dr. Eugene E. Matesi of Riverside drive, McHenry. Firemen of company I were called to the Earl Roche home at the corner of John and Green streets when a short in the television set burned out the transformer. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of June 28, 1934) The first ladies day at the McHenry Country club on Tuesday was a big success with more than 100 ladies present to play cards or enjoy a game of golf. Mrs. Albert Purvey was chairman of the committee of ladies appointed to make the arrangements for the event. A pretty June wedding was solemnized at St. John's church, Johnsburg, June 27, when Miss Martha Hettermann of Johnsburg became the bride of Mr. Joseph Freund of Johnsburg. Rev. Fr. Vollman officiated. * According to Rudolph Johnson of Bald Knob, the fishing at Pistakee Lake is better than it has been for fifteen years and some fine bass are being caught. The degree of Doctor of Education was awarded to Professor John M. Radcliffe, head of the department of Religious Education in Tufts College at the Harvard University commencement June 21. Dr. Radcliffe was pastor of the McHenry Universalist church from 1914 to 1918 and while he was Do you still get nervous about going over 3 minutes on a Long Distance call? **' - Wmm You shouldn't. After 3 minutes, the rate-per-minute never goes up. And often goes down. So you can make a four, five or even a ten- minute Long Distance call for a lot less than you mightihink. For example, let's say you wanted to make a Saturday afternoon call to a friend in New York City. If you dial direct, you could talk for ten minutes for just $1.55, plus tax. You could make a similar ten-minute call to Los Angeles, San FYancisco or even Seattle for only $2.05, plus tax. Think about that, next time you're racing the clock. ordained to the ministry. His wife was formerly Elsie Lucille Smith of Ring wood. Mrs. Smith of Chicago, who has been living in the home of her brother, August Kunz, since spring, has moved into the house at the corner of Pearl and Court streets. M.A. Conway, son, Leroy, daughters, Irene and Mrs. George Miller, visited Sister Marie Gratia at St. Chafes. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken froni the files of June 30, 1949) Orchard Beach residents are justly proud of the recently completed new road topping. At the thirty-fifth commencement of the Chicago Medical school Jerome W. Justen, D.C., of Momence, 111., received the degree of bachelor of medicine. Dr. Justen will serve his internship at St. Margaret's hospital, Hammond, Ind. On June 25 at St. Clare de Mentefalco church, Chicago, Miss Mary Johnson of Chicago became the bride of Mr. Ernest M. Bohr of McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. Bohr are now on a three weeks trip to Yellowstone Park after which they will reside in his home on Center street. Bob Jensen returned from Celle, Germany, where he served for the past nine months with the army air force. Mrs. D.R. Hemsley of Orchard Beach is being congratulated by her friends upon her entrance into business, she recently iXircLased the Gibson gift shop in F ox Lake and took over management of it on June 14. It has been renamed the Hemsley gift shop. A new and improved WAF bus schedule goes into effect today which includes two daily schedules to Waukegan and two return trips. In addition busses will operate to the west side of Wonder Lake and will stop at Thomas grocery store for passengers. A beautiful wedding service was solemnized Sunday afternoon in the Zion Lutheran church in Marshall, Mich., when Mr. Morris C. Crouch of McHenry took as his bride Miss Lois Cooley of Marshall. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of July 2, 1964) Chaplain (Captain) John L. McGowan, formerly assistant pastor at St. Patrick's Catholic church, McHenry, has been presented the U.S. Airforce outstanding unit award at Laon AFB, France. Chaplain McGowan received the award as a permanent decoration for helping the 66th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing achieve Zion Passion Play To Begin Season July 5 The thirty-ninth season of the famed Zion Passion play will begin Friday, July 5, The annual performances are given in the 1,200-seat outdoor amphitheatre every Friday and Saturday during July and August at 8 p.m. An elaborate stereo sound system makes it possible for all to hear with realistic clarity, as the audience sits in comfortable individual seats. More than 150 men, women and children relive the great Biblical scenes of the Ministry, Passion, Crucifixion and Ascension of Jesus Christ, with dedication and love for telling the Gospel story of salvation! The text, using the King James Version, has no doctrinal emphasis and is endorsed by all evangelical denominations. For groups of twenty or more, a 10 percent discount is allowed on advance purchases. Reservations should be made as soon as possible for preferred seats. It all started in 1935, as an ingenious Easter program, presented in the old Shiloh Tabernacle that had been erected at the turn of the century, when John Alexander Dowie pioneered the religious community. The 8,000-seat wooden tabernacle had been remodeled, and what had been thought of as a three-time presentation, developed into a demanding program, closing its first year's run with twenty- nine performances. Almost 100,000 people witnessed what became known as "The Oberammergau of America". It was promoted to be an annual program, and in order to make the play more authentic, the author-producer, the Rev. Jabez Taylor, was sent to the Holy Land to become better acquainted with the Biblical atmosphere. He took photographs, made sketches and purchased artifacts, so that in the years to come the play would be as authentic as possible to the Biblical account. In 1936 and 1937 improvements were made, but „ the work almost came to a halt when Shiloh Tabernacle was destroyed by an incendiary fire. However, the producer and his backers met the challenge with a radio version being presented over WBBM. For the next three weeks a cast of more than 250 men, women and children were transported to the Chicago Civic Opera building to present an enlarged version of the play on the legitimate stage. This was a valuable experience, but because of the transportation and additional expense, the activity had to stop. The year 1960 brought a new idea to the cast of the Passion [day when thirty-one members found excitement and enjoyment in an itinerary covering five different Passion an exceptionally meritorious rating. Beth Glysing, 16, a statuesque blond beauty from Griswold Lake is the new 1964 Fiesta Day queen. She was selected from a field of eighteen contestants to reign over McHenry's big summer festival July 19 and to be entered in the county fair queen contest in August. Twins, a boy and a girl, were born June 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ossler at McHenry hospital. Miss Sandra Josserand, a 1964 graduate of McHenry high school has been named winner of one of the scholarships presented by the woman's auxiliary to Memorial hospital for McHenry County, Woodstock. Marine Sergeant Alfred H. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Miller of Washington street, McHenry, has reported for duty at the Marine Corps Air station, Cherry Point, N.C. Connie Rudsinski, 17 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rudsinski of Union was named McHenry County dairy princess before a crowd of more than 300 which gathered at the Methodist church in Harvard Tuesday evening. Plays in Europe. Seeing these productions gave the cast a greater impetus to revive the Zion Passion play. Renting the new auditorium built that year at the West campus high school in Waukegan, Zion Passion play began a new schedule. For seven years the cast along with the various props and costumes were transported weekly through the three-month schedule. As the years went by, there was an agitated desire to bring the Passion play back to Zion. At the close of the 1968 season, Rev. Taylor developed the idea of having an outdoor amphitheatre where the Zion Passion play could have another permanent home. An ideal location was found to the west of the new gymnasium which had been built adjoining the Sanctuary of the Christian Catholic Church, located in the center of Zion. Write or call Zion Passion Play, Dowie Memorial drive, Zion, Illinois, 60099. Telephone 312-746-1411. Fresh Fruit Can Be Grown In Back Yard This is a good time to put in fruit trees, and with prices where they are there is special appeal to the idea of having fresh fruits for the family right in your own backyard . . . delicious foods you'll never have to buy again. The American Association of Nurserymen, the national organization of authorities in such matters, has a few simple instructions that can contribute to the success of your fruit tree addition. The two major factors to consider in planting your fruit trees, they say, are good drainage and plenty of sun. Pick a spot where water will not remain standing and where the tree is in sunlight as much as possible during the day. Select your own favorite fruit varieties suitable for this area from nursery-grown stock available from any reputable nursery garden center or mailorder house. Planting and care instructions will be readily available from the firm supplying the trees, but to give the new gardener an idea of the simplicity of the project he is undertaking the Ameridan Association of Nurserymen offers these brief hints. First, prepare a hole large enough so the bare roots of the fruit tree fit in their natural shape. If the tree roots are balled in burlap the hole should be about twice the size of the ball. The soil you put back in the hole should fit snugly around the roots to avoid air spaces. When planting is completed, the new tree should be at about the same depth as it PAULA PARKER GRADUATE - Paula Parker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parker of Wonder Lake, graduated from Lake Forest college, Lake Forest, 111., recently. S(ie received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Announce New Farm Wheat Allotments Farms without a wheat allotment may have an allotment for the 1975 program year established if they meet eligibility requirements. An application for a new farm wheat allotment must be filed with the county ASCS office at Woodstock by July 1, 1974. Wheat allotments for 1975 are automatically established for all eligible for a new farm allotment, neither the owner nor operator of the farm may have an interest in any other farm which had a wheat allotment established for 1974. The applicant must have had experience in producing wheat in any prior year. The operator must expect to obtain more than 50 percent of his 1975 income from farming. The farm for which an application is filed must be suitable for wheat production without undue erosion. Any interested producer who can meet these requirements should contact the ASCS office for an application by filing date. was in the nursery. Finally, protect the young tree's trunk with a wrapping of burlap or cloth or tree paper for its first season or two. It sounds fairly simple the way the nursery people describe it, doesn't it? And it is. 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