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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 22 Aug 1975, p. 18

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PAGK 18-PLA1NDF\I.!H 1 »; ID AN . ALGIST2Z, 1975 Advise Local Leaders Of 1980 Census Tract Deadline Already well into the plan­ ning phases for the 1980 census, the Census Bureau is trying to make certain that all eligible areas are included in the 1980 census tract program. Although all metro areas (Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas or SMSA's) in the country are included. certain other areas are being encouraged by the Bureau to submit tract plans. These other areas are: ...Cities of 40,000 or more according to latest census data, and the county or counties in which they're located. ...Counties with 100,000 or more, according to the latest Come in and browse, you'll get ideas for furnishing your bath and discover many charming gifts. ft ' L.>: " 3012 W Rte. 120, Mcllenry East of New Bridge - Free Parking 385-0048 Nlon.-Thurs. 9-5:30. Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-5 Complete planning and installation of fixtures and accessories. data, if at least 50 percent of the population is urban. The Bureau, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, advises county and city g o v e r n m e n t o f f i c i a l s , professional planners, civic and community leaders, university faculty members and other interested persons in DIAL-A-DEVOTION PHONE 8 such previously untracted areas that tract plans must be submitted to the Bureau by Dec. 31, this year, in order for the areas to be included in the 1980 census tract program. Tract statistics are of great value to these officials and other leaders because they make possible fine grain socioeconomic analysis of neighborhoods in metropolitan areas. Census tracts are small permanently established, geographical areas into which large cities and their environs are divided for statistical purposes. Following a decennial census the Bureau publishes a wealth of population and housing data for each of these small geographic divisions. Hear God's Word Wherever You Are. SPONSORED BY: GUETTLER'S SERVICE STATION FORMAL WEAR RENTAL for ALL OCCASIONS fceliSStowB . . . . t f c men 1214 N. Green St., McHenry Data from the 1980 census will be published for afl tracts within officially designated SMSA's. However, data will also be made available for areas that do not meet the minimum criteria for SMSA's. Such data will be available as computer printouts. Areas that do not qualify for the tract program but need data covering small sub­ divisions still qualify for the Bureau's enumeration district (ED) program, data for ED's also will be available in the form of computer printouts. ED's are subdivisions assigned to one enumerator (census taken when a population census is taken. ED's average 800 to 1200 in population. For more information con­ cerning census tracts or EB's write Geography Division, U.S. Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C. 20233. Offer Advanced Training For Fire Fighters Fifteen hours of advanced training for fire-fighters will be conducted by the University of Illinois at the Fire department in Richmond, from Aug. 5 to Sept. 9, according to Chief W.J. Eckert, director of Fireman- Twice Told Tales FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Aug, 20. 1925) A Chicago man, John Colum, was staying with relatives at a cottage on Colby's point. He and another man were fishing in a boat when he fell from the boat and it was over an hour before his body was found. N.H. Petesch, who with C.W. Goodell of . this city and O.G. Treadway of Chicago, formerly ship Training, U.of I. U n i v e r s i t y C o n t i n u i n g Education. Five three-hour classes are scheduled. Members of fire departments will be admitted. There are no registration or tuition charges. William Blagg, who has passed advanced instructors' courses in firemanship training at the U. of I., will be the teacher. Additional information about U. of I: Firemanship Training programs can be obtained from Chief Eckert, 1007 W. Nevada, U. of I., Urbana, 111., 61801. •WaJfyKW Agency Drugs c y JtmVaSue. HARDWARE STORES "YOUR PRESCRIPTION HEADQUARTERS" 1327 N. RIVERSIDE DR. McHENRY PHARMACY 385-4426 HARDWARE 385-8639 OPEN WEEKNIGHTS SATURDAY SUNDAY •TIL 9 P.M. 'TIL 8 P.M. 9 AM - 7 PM COMPUTER PENS 2 TYPES THEY MULTIPLY! DAD'S ROOT BEER 8 - 16 OZ. BOTTLES + DEP. U w REG.49* SCOTCH TAPE % m REG. 77« ELMERS ASCHOOL-GLUE wiVLti; ELMUti fkUt'AU. 4 OZ REG.15« RULERS WOODEN • PLASTIC LIMIT 2 REG. 69* TYPING PAPER 60-CQUNT TAPING PAPER LIMIT 1 Crayola) REG. 49< CRAYOLA CRAYONS 16S CKAVONS 0 HfurtMl RriU.j* UU LIMIT 1 REG. 25* LIMIT 5 NYE IVctfyxce*' Agency Drags Jhu&l/aSue. HARDWARE STORES "YOUR PRESCRIPTION HEADQUARTERS" 1327 N. RIVERSIDE DR. 385-4426 McHENRY FREE DELIVERY Johnsburgj Road _ McCullom ^ Lake ^ Eastwood Manor Lakeland Pk Shores' sr Shores IN H- superintendent < i the McHenry Public grade school and community high school, in enjoying camp life at Lena, Wis., on a fishing trip. Miss Kathleen O'Reilly, formerly a resident of McHenry, became the bride of Mr. Charles Brown of Chicago, Aug. 17, at St. Patrick's church in McHenry. The bride was a member of the class of 1920 of the McHenry high school. For the last few years she has held a position in the Herald and Examiner office in Chicago. Live stock owners of Illinois who attend anyone of the forty- seven county fairs where the state educational exhibits are „ booked this year will have an opportunity to study at close range the deadly white snake root plant which has caused the death of many hundreds of valuable cattle recently. Gov. Len Small, whose famed herd of blooded cattle was decimated by the ravages of the white snake root menace, has ordered the department of agriculture to .include potted and growing plants in the exhibits at fairs. A party of young ladies en­ joyed an outing at Kent's cottage on the Fox last week. The time was passed in fishing, swimming and hiking. Those present were Misses Eleanor and Edna Phalin, Lenore Freund, Mary Bonslett, Mildred Welch, Ethel Calanan, Mrs. Muckler and Mrs. M. Kent. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Aug. 22, 1935) Mrs. Stephen Heimer had the misfortune to break her arm for the second time Saturday evening when she fell while walking on Riverside drive. The arm had only been out of a cast a short time and was nearly healed from a previous break. Albin Anderson, who graduated from Harvard Law school this year and who took the Illinois bar examination in July, has been admitted to the bar. A quiet wedding took place at Johnsburg on Tuesday of last week when Rose Jung became the bride of Ed May of Spring Grove. Fr. A.J. Vollman of­ ficiated at the marriage ceremony at St. John's church. Miss Christine Wegener returned to Chicago after spending two weeks vacation in the home of her parents in Lily Lake to assume her duties as night supervisor in St. An­ thony's hospital. Lawrence Collingnon, 30 years old of Chicago, died Saturday of pneumonia which developed after he was rescued and revived at McCullom Lake the previous Sunday. Fox River Valley Camp R.N.A. met Tuesday evening with the oracle, Mrs. Mary Freund, presiding. Mr. and Mrs. E. Winkelman and son. James, have returned FRAN'S HIDDEN CURU offers Beauty Services "JUST FOR YOU" 344-1019 1212 N. GREEN ST. a McHENRY n to their home in Springfield after a visit in the home of her mother, Mrs. Anna Knox. Mr. Winkelman was transferred from Melrose Park to Springfield. He is now District Commercial manager with Illinois Bell company. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Aug. 31, 1950) Mr. and Mrs. Eric Bjorkstrom. former owners of Brita's restaurant on Riverside drive, McHenry, have taken over the popular eating place just two years after it was founded by Mr. and Mrs. Art Farnum who are going to Denver, Colo. The name of the restaurant is the Door, N* Second street, Rockford. Paul J. Struck has been appointed deputy registrar of precinct No. 1. Any eligible voter in the precinct who is not properly registered may contact him. For the fourth consecutive year McHenry's water fight team walked off with the championship for this district, proving best of fifteen teams entered. Community night was ob­ served at the Methodist church Sunday evening in Ringwood. A pot-luck supper was served and a fine program in charge of the Sunday school followed. Jackie Pearson received a pin for attending Sunday school for a period of ten years without being absent a Sunday. The Shamrock's baseball team won over the Merchants' baseball team Sunday on the V.F.W. diamond with a 6 to 1 victory. The George Thens are moving from Lily Lake to the apartment above Bolger's drug store. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Aug. 26, 1965) M r . a n d M r s . R u d o l p h DeVries of Lakeland Park celebrated their fiftieth wed­ ding anniversary at the home of their son, William, on Aug. 19. Mr and Mrs. James Freund announce the birth of a son Aug. 21 at McHenry hospital. Karen Bush of Church street, McHenry, has signed a con­ tract to teach English in the Ottawa Township high school this fall. She is a June graduate of Illinois State university. The public is invited to attend the first annual Sounds In Brass program sponsored by McHenry's Men of Brass, Aug. 28 on McCracken field. A House Garden Walk sponsored by the Wonder Lake Girl Scouts will be held Aug. 27 and 28. The S.L. Ruggero home will be open from noon to 3 both days. The other three homes from 11 a.m. to 3. Mrs. Louis L. Kagan of Spring Grove will take over her new duties as president of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women at the annual con­ vention to be held Sept. 26 at Rosary high school in Aurora. She succeeds Mrs. W. Leo Parkerson of Rockford. Miss Nyla Witt of Wonder Lake became the bride of Mr. Anthony Espey of McHenry in St. Mary's Catholic church, Aug. 21. The world is a beautiful book, but of l i t t le use to him who cannot read i t . -Carlo Goldoni . MILES IN ALL DIRECTIONS' Stride Rite The tough shoes we custom fit. f-om'145°TOJ1800 AVAILABLE IN B - C - D - E WIDTHS GIES SHOES 1307 RIVERSIDE DR. McHENRY J i

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