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PAGE 8 • PLA1NDRALER-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER », 1W4 i t i mm mmm t in i> • mm mm mmm mmm Twice Told Tales FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Nov. 27,1924) A game dinner for all of the WorkLWar vets of this city and viciniqris to be served at the K of C hall next Tuesday evening. This announcement was made by E.R. McGee, newly elected commander of the McHenry American Legion post. Edward Miller, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter F. Miller, who reside near Lily Lake, was the victim of an automobile accident when he was knocked down and dragged quite a distance by a passing automobile. Mr. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Seyfferth carried the unconscious lad to the house where he was treated by Dr. D.G. Wells. The driver of the car did not stop. Ed Nordin has rented the Mrs. Bridget Relihan farm south of town and will move into the place next spring. Mr. Nordin has worked the Martin Brothers farm and is con­ sidered one of. the best farmers in this section. W.L, Howel! reported to the Plaindealer that he had heard Newcastle, $ngland, over the radio on Tuesday evening. Mr. Howell had the foreign station at 10:45 and was able to hold them for about five minutes. He recognized the Italian opera of "Rigoletto". Miss Nellie Doherty, Frank Doherty and Leroy Conway attended a Northwestern-Notre Dame football game in Chicago last Saturday. Both the regular and business men's bowling leagues opened their season's schedules at Smith's alleys last week. Mrs. John B. Young and children are now making their home in the Mrs. Theo Bickler house on Pearl street. Mrs. DIAL-A-DEVOTION PHONE 385-8729 Bickler is making her home with her son, J.C. Bickler, at the McHenry house. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Nov. 29,1934) Authorities in McHenry county are seeking a man in a green Chevrolet coach as the result of a murderous assault he made on Stanley Schaffer, an attendant at the Sinclair filling station at the in­ tersection of Routes 20 and U.S. 12 in this city, about 2 o'clock Monday morning. A man and woman narrowly escaped death Monday af­ ternoon in an automobile ac­ cident which occurrecd on Route U.S. 12, north of McHenry when their model A Ford car crashed into the railing of the concrete bridge near the John Blake farm, wrecking the car and hurdling the occupants into the ditch. Little Elanor Edstrom celebrated her birthday Monday by enjoying a treat with her friends of the kin­ dergarten. Dec. 6 is the date set for the annual bazaar and dinner to be given by the ladies of the M.E. church. A delicious dinner will be served in the evening con­ sisting of chicken pie, mashed potatoes, salad, a vegetable, cranberries, celery, pickles, bread, coffee and pie. The meal will be sixty cents a plate. In the afternoon and evening, there will be a sale on fancy work and useful articles in­ cluding aprons, rugs, quilts, pillow cases, towels, lunch cloths and other articles. Work was begun this week by Joe Holly on a filling station where he will sell Texaco gasoline and other products. His home on Route 20 near the bridge is being rebuilt into the service station with also a flat where he will continue to live. TWENTY-FIVE YEARSAGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 8, 1949) An unkind fate stepped into the lives of the Lawrence Kunz family twice within two days this week with two members of the family dying within forty- eight hours. Before her son. Charles Kunz, 22, had been laid to rest in Woodland cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Ella Lawrence, 57, his mother, passed away of a heart attack. She was stricken while at­ tending his wake. Adrian Armit, McHenry, has been awarded a $25 U.S. Savings Bond for his entry in the Ford Safety contest sponsored by the Ford Division of the Ford Motor company. Mrs. John Unti and daughter, Lily, returned the first of the month from a four and one half month trip to Italy where they visited Mrs. Unti's mother and other relatives. Little Patty Guffey daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wiiiiam tiuftey of Richmond, celebrated her third birthday anniversary at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Wesley Guffey, in McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Purvey have just returned from a 5,300 mile trip. States in which they visited were Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee. Darlene Andreas, Charlotte Hogan and Carol Harrison received trophies for being in the state review at the state fair. The sudden snow storm of last week resulted in many minor accidents. Mrs. Edwin Dornbush of Wonder Lake had the misfortune to turn her car over on the Wonder Lake road just above route 120. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 3, 1964) A very charming candy house provides the background for Santa Claus and Mrs. James Wegener as they enjoy a sleigh ride in the land of make believe. This special fantasy of childhood will be recalled in the lighter portion of the McHenry Choral club's annual holiday presentation of the Choral club, Dec. 5 and 6. Norbert Mauch designed and constructed the McHenry Shores Mrs. Rose Lillegatd Hear God's Word Wherever You Are. SPONSORED BY: GUEtTLER'^ W SERVICE STATION PLAY IT SAFE... MONEY AT. . . THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK MCHENRY I8M W ELM ST. McHENRY ILLINOIS MCNEILS IN McHENRY NOW OFFERING m TACOS & ONION RINGS o0 Aft RTC. 120 McHENRY 385-9513 First Annual • Holiday Bazaar Huge Success The first annual holiday bazaar and bake sale proved to be a huge success. What a delight to see the "kiddie hour" which was held on Friday prior to the public opening. The children were all furnished with free gift wrapping for their purchases and in many a closet these gifts are awaiting Dec. 25, to be opened. Many lovely comments were received as to the variety of items and the various price range of items. To be sure, there was something for everyone and even for the one who has everything. If by chance you were unable to attend, there are still some items available and may be viewed at the village hall for purchase. To all the wonderful people who contributed donated items for the bazaar, bake sale and those who purchased we give our heart warmest thanks, for without you this event would not have been possible. As a community project, there were so many people involved that it is almost impossible to thank each and every one personally so to all a great big thank you. MUSICIANS ATTENTION Roger Sass is looking for house and Ray Jensen, the sleigh. Both are club members. Mrs. Cora Alice Woods, 96, one of the county's oldest residents, died Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, in the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. Sebastian in Ringwood with whom she resided. Fourteen fraternities at Northern Illinois university have pledged 148 men this fall. James J. Sayler, Center street, McHenry, has joined Delta Phi Beta and George C. Sorenson of Wonder Lake has joined Theta Chi. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bradley have returned from New York, where she won $100 on the Missing Links TV porgram hosted by Dick Clark, Nipsey Russell, Phyllis Kirk and Sam Levenson on the panel and Julius LaRosa as guest star. The Viscounts Parents association will sponsor a roller skating party at the McHenry Roller Rink. All proceeds will be used to help the Viscounts Drum and Bugle corp. McHenry sport fans are proud of the news that George Koch as been selected on the All-State high school football team. Andy Nelson, famous guitarist, will visit Tones Music shop on Green street with his Epiphone "Guitar Festival" on Dec. 15. D We have all the supplies to protect your home against the cold winter months ahead. • CAULKING • PANELING • STORM DOORS • ROOFING MATERIALS • GUTTERS INSULATE NOW! See us now for all your insulation needs. Save big money on your winter heating bill. ALEXANDER LUMBER 909 North Front McHenry, Illinois musicians who would be in­ terested in forrfiing a band. This band would be comprised of adults in our community. If you have long thought of becoming a member of a band, contact Mr. Sass at 385-8213 for particulars. CONGRATULATIONS What a proud day for tames Blue who was sworn in as a McHenry policeman on Saturday, Nov. 16. James' lovely wife, Sheri, is just bubbling with excitement over the event. James' father-in-law is also a policeman employed by the Chicago police depart- * T litem, udiuca win uc aucuuiiig the police academy in Champaign, at a later date. EXCITEMENT REIGNS AT OLBINSKIS On Sunday. Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. Linda Felke, the bride-to-be of Edwin (Corky) Olbinski, was surprised by friends and relatives at a shower given by the future sisters-in-law, Susie and Kim Olbinski. 'In at­ tendance were some thirty guests. After the opening of all the lovely gifts, a smorgasbord was served. A Dec. 28 wedding is planned. To compound the excitement, an April 12 wed­ ding is also being planned for Susie Olbinski. ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATIONS On Nov. 26 Howard and Penny Bain will celebrate their thirteenth wedding an­ niversary. As a pre-celebration Howard and Penny attended the dinner dance with another couple who also celebrated their anniversary. The dual cclcbraiiGn is an annual event with the Bains. Howard and Penny have two children, a boy Ira, 11 years old, and a girl, Ilene, 9 years old. Our congratulations. i :V\ r. * vw I ' mim Viscounts By Bob Wiles and Sandra Betancourt In i%l an enterprising man had a Tkeam. He wanted a drum and bugle corps in McHenry. He approached McHenry America Legion Post 491, but the cost start from scratch was prohibitive. This man, Harold Vycitai, could not be discouraged. A nearby Legion post had horns and drums for sale at a reasonable cost. The bugles were brass and had no valves or rotors and the drums were wooden, but the price was right. The purchase was made. Boys were recruited, local instructors were drafted and a uniform consisting of white shirts, white pants, yellow ties and a red and gold cape and red overseas cap was assembled through the generous efforts of the late John the Tailor. This rag tag outfit made its debut on Memorial Day of 1952. They had drums and bugles and even a few girl baton twirlers. At their head was Ray Wisneiwski, drum major. For three years these boys struggled and grew and lear­ ned. Then entered the Zimny brothers - John and Ernie. A whole new world opened up - competition. A year of more hard work followed. The Parents association was for­ med and with its financial help, the first peacock blue and black uniforms were designed and a flag bearing our original Lion emblem was carried. The proud name "Viscounts" was bestowed upon them, and, at long last, in July of 1956, the Viscount drum and bugle corps entered competition. The next summer Ed Reid assumed the management of the corps and Ray Wisneiwski was replaced by a girl, Nyla Witt. That fall another transition took place, a girl color guard was added and the baton twirlers were gradually absorbed into it. The girls entered their first color guard competition in 1957. When sumn\er came again, Leslie Kilday\took her place beside Nyla Wih^ giving us our twin drum majors. Discipline problems, musical knowledge and showmanship put a boy back in command in 1964, a little lad by the name of Trey Covalt. Always a crowd pleaser, the corps has appeared in New York, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin, Canada, Missouri, Louisiana, Indiana and throughout Illinois. The corps . ^s SAL (Sons of the American Legiu..* state champions in 1961, 1963, and 1965. They are the last na Liana' SAL champions, winning the title in 1961. Since its inception, the corps has been managed by the following: Harold Vycitai, Paul Karls, Ed Reid, Tim Koleno, Pat Borcovan, Ed Violet, Bob Wiles, John Schultz and its present manager, Dick Ledig. Each year in December, the Viscounts hold their annual awards banquet. The first banquet was held in 1962. The awards given out are Best Squad, Most Improved Drummer, Most Improved Bugler, Most Improved Color Guard and the two most sought after awards, the Viscount Boy and Girl of the year. Here are the past Viscount Boy and Girl of the year winners: 1962 - Bud Reid and Judy Hay. 1963 - Bob Mrachek and Carol Zimny. 1964 - Trey Covalt and Leslie Kilday. 1965 Steve Krier and Suzanne Matchen. 1966 - John Zimny and Jeanne DeVries. 1967 - Wayne Kemp and Maria Fisher. 1968 - Mark Borcovan and Barb Stoffel. 1969 - Dave Borcovan and Bonnie Nerby. 1970 - John Cassel and Barb Osmon. 1971 - Paul Zimny and Connie Miller. 1972 - Kim Wilson and Kathy Becker. 1973 - Dave Rhodes and Nancy White. "Y" EQUIPMENT IN USE - Recently the Lake Region Y's Men's club Installed six new hair dryers at the Lake Region YMCA. The first boy to use one was Jeff Bonick of Spring Grove as Frank Houston of Cary watches. About half of the cost of the hair dryers was paid for from this summer's Y's Men's club circus. YMCA Offers Activities For Everyone In Family Any girl, boy, woman or man living in the southeastern two- thirds of McHenry county is encouraged to join the Lake Region YMCA. All YMCA participants are either Activity members or Limited members. Persons of any age are eligible for Limited mem­ bership. Limited members are able to register for a wide variety of all activities at usual fees. The minimum age to become an Activity member is 7. Ac­ tivity members receive free recreational swims, free family swims (providing a parent aefcompanies youth in the pool) swimming instruction classes that meet once a week and begin five times a year, and a reduced fee for swim classes that meet two or three times a week, and lower fees for most of the special interest classes. Activity members who have contributed to the building fund will pay lower annual dues until they have used the full credit of their contribution. Membership cards are issued after the applicant completes a membership application available at the YMCA and pays dues for one year. After a year of membership, everyone is encouraged to renew membership. New activities begin every ten weeks, and members are urged to register for the activity of their choice early. Pictures are needed for membership cards. Bring your own or use the picture machine in the lobby. All members receive the opportunity to participate in free club programs which in­ clude Indian Princess, Indian Guides, Maiden Travelers, Warriors, and "Y" Men's, first notification of new activities, and are encouraged to bring lamiHaafllCOUPONiiiHiiBi Get more enjoyment from your fireplace with a • S • z o a. 3 § popcorn popper from the fireplace specialists. *To get your FREE popcorn popper simply bring this coupon to Flowerwood and make any purchase of fireplace furnishings or accessories. One popcorn popper per family. Offer expires Monday, December 1,1974. 3|lcw*rwocc) HEARTH SHOP WE SPECIALIZE IN CUSTOM-MADE SCREENS We can supply custom built screens for any shape or size fireplace. Wide selection of styles and finishes. •GLASFYRE&ARCH-TOP SCREENS. •FRANKLIN FIREPLACE STOVES NOW IN STOCK one or two free guests at a time to recreational swims and one free guest family at a time to family swims. New activities begin every ten weeks. They begin in mid- November, late JanuaryTearly April, mid-June, and early September; also every two weeks during the summer for daily swimming lessons. See specific ten-week special in­ terest schedule for details and for summer camping. A comprehensive in­ structional swim program is conducted for youth and adults. Classes meet ^nce a week. In addition, summer classes also meet every week day for two weeks. Recreational swims for second through eighth grade youths are from 5 to 6 p.m. on week days during the school year and on afternoons during the summer; for high school youth on Tuesday through Friday from 8 to 8:45 p.m. and Saturday afternoons; and for adults any time during the hours the building is open. Family swims are on week days from 7 to 8 p.m. and on weekends during the afternoon. The pool is closed for annual cleaning the week before and of Labor day. Persons participating in activities who use the locker rooms must present a valid, picture membership card to be exchanged for a locker key. Pool rules require a clean swimming suit to be carried by each participant. Shoes must be worn to and from the building. Persons with hair over six inches in length need swim caps. The "Y" is located on a 19.6 acre site at 7315 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake. Service Pin Presented To Thomas Borta Recognition for ten years service was given to Thomas D. Borta, 9015 Evergreen, Wonder Lake, by the Allstate Insurance companies when he was presented with a special ser­ vice pin recently. He is an assistant manager in the Computer Operations department in Allstate's home office, Northbrook. Borta and his wife, Merri, have two children, Darrell and Lauren. ^T| PHONE 459- l̂lowerwi . 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