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PAGE 12 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1975 ycM>aonoooooooooooooooooooeooooooooeeaoooooQ| 1 Twice Told Tales tOOO^IOOOOCHJOOOOOOOOOOPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOtX ^oooocoueuouoooeoaooooooooooooooooooDDQ FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 10, 1925) County Judge Charles P. Barnes and former State's Attorney V S. Lumley were .granted a new trial in the Circuit Court of MfHenry County before Judge Earl Reynolds of Rockford, the judge of this district and the presiding judge in the recent perjury trial of the McHenry county lawyers. Judge Reynolds granted a motion to set aside the verdict of guilty which was returned by the jury granted the motion for a new trial. Attorneys for the defendants were Joslyn, Allen and Carroll. County Judge Charles P. Barnes has an announcement in this Issue of the Plaindealer in which he announces that he will be a candidate for nomination for County Judge in the approaching primaries. McHenry will travel to Barrington this Friday evening when they will do battle with the Barrington cagers in the opening game of the season. Coach Stringer has had his men out most every night since the football season closed and is building up another cham­ pionship team again this year around captain elect Sibre Whiting and Overton from last year's squad of McHenry County Champions. A jolly good group surprised George J. VJ^gener Sunday evening in honor of his 44th birthday anniversary. Singing and dancing furnished amusement for the evening. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blake, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kunz, August Kunz, Joe Huff, William Todd, Charles Bennett, Wilfred and Francis Blake, Miss Katherine May's Sells For Less 3â TOPi iw ,S,*'"° Vitamins 100 PLUS 30 FREE |HEH shehzhh fXTOH ilfrn* 30 WAY'S REGULAR $6.48 Therogran -- M Vitamins 100 PLUS 30 FREE fmlUQm We Reserve The Right To Limit Quantities Our Price Protection Policy guarantees these prices to be effective from Sunday Dec. 28th. thru Saturday. Jan. 3rd. 1976. regardless of cost increases." A % V i D R U G Kunz and Christine and Elmer Wegener. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken fronts the files of Dec. 12, 1935) F.S. Orr, former McHenry high school teacher who is now teaching in the Junior high at Iowa City, called on friends here Sunday. He came to Chicago to attend a meeting and was on his way to Fox Lake. R.F. Conway, supervisor of the home heating department of Western United Gas and electric company, and Roy Carpenter of Crystal Like, shop foremen, were hosts to about twenty employees of the company from the McHenry District at a dinner at Bickler's hotel Monday evening. The Emerald Bridge club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ben Dietz when the afternoon was spent playing cards. Prizes in bridge were won by Mrs. Ben Stilling, Mrs. E.R. Sutton and Mrs. Albert Krause. There is free dancing every Saturday night at Frank Nell's Pavilion, Johnsburg bridge, 3 miles north of McHenry. There is no admission charge lind good beer for 5 cents. Dance to Bill Benson and his seven-piece orchestra. Mrs. C.W. Goodell recently attended the conference for club women sponsored by the Tribune and station WGN in Chicago. During the in­ troductions of the Tribune writers, Mrs. Goodell recognized a friend and former McHenry girl, Miss Angela Petesch, who was introduced as Helen Bartlett, etiquette editor of the Tribune. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 21, 1950) A new Civil Defense board has been named for McHenry Township of which Leo Heimer is serving as chairman and the following as members: Roy Kent, George Freund, M.L. Schoenholtz, William H. Althoff and Albert Blake. After a careful screening of many applicants, Sheriff Henry C. Nulle appointed Harold Hobbs, Fred Kunz and Nick Adams of McHenry and Joseph Grobel, Art Nelson and Paul Struck of McCullom Lake as acting deputy sheriffs. A Spring Grove resident, Stanley W. Robis, was held in the county jail in Waukegan last week on a charge of reckless homicide in the hit- and-run death of Mrs. Delia Duckwitz, 74, of Antioch. The victim was killed as she was walking across the intersection of route 21 and Depot street in Antioch. The McHenry Community high school gymnasium has been a busy place this week as high school basketball teams battled toward the coveted goal of the county championship. McHenry's beautiful gym­ nasium was the scene of the county tourney and Hebron's sharp-shooting basketball boys are the new county champions beating Crystal Lake 55 to 36. About 3:30 Sunday, Dec. 17, a fire broke out at Club Lilymoor. g we're having a party « JOIN US '. £ Make Your 5 New Year's Party (9 Reservations Now! SJOCOO 6 0%J PER COU {5 INCLUDES: £ Live Music CHAMPAGNE DINNER Choice of Prime Rib or NY. Strip Steak From 9:30 to 11:30 OPEN BAR FROM 11:30 TO 2 amse's Restaurant g 1266 N. GREEN ST. McHENRY, ILL. » FOR RESERVATIONS PHONE 385-3120 « The proprietor, Steve Wijas, attempted to put out the flames but was almost overcome from smoke. The McHenry fire department was then called and soon had the fire under control. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 9, 1965) Burglars entering McHenry Implement company, 1801 W. Route 120, one evening last week made away with a small amount of cash and other items valued at about $3,000. The office was completely cleared of all equipment as well as $40 in cash. A1 Ahrens, president of the corporation, discovered the b u r g l a r y . A u t h o r i t i e s speculated that the intruders either were acquainted with a vicious dog kept in the building or might have used a tranquilizer gun on the animal. An unusual accident which befell Alfons "Duke" Adams on a hunting trip in Wisconsin last Saturday, Dec. 4, proved fatal to the 58 year old McHenry man. He died in Hess Memorial hospital, Mauston, Wis., about 11:45 that evening, several hours after the accident. Death was attributed to a skull fracture. His first experience in hit­ chhiking proved an eventful one for a 16-year-old McHenry high school Junior, John Bruhn of 3212 Crescent avenue. John was enroute home from his afterschool work at a kennel on Thompson road between McHenry and Woodstock, when a motorist stopped to pick him up about 6:30 Wednesday evening. After they had ridden a short distance, the uniden­ tified driver told the youth to look in the back seat. John was struck by the motorist and then shoved out of the car and left alongside the road near Valley View school. He was picked up by Wesley Bruce of McHenry who took him to the police station where it was discovered his wallet had been taken. The Viscount Color Guard started the season off last week by taking second place in the DesPlaines Corsair show. On Sunday, Dec. 5, they traveled to Sheboygan, Wis., and came home with two beautiful trophies, first place for "M and M" and also first place in the contest. It took a couple of weeks to set up the Lakeland Park Vikings Hockey team but a team with eleven players was organized. The names of the players are George Piccolo, Bob Townsend, Ken Prazak, Mike Linnane, Ray Bottari, John Henneberg, Mike John­ son, A1 Raiford and A1 Kujak. Their first game will be against the McCullom Lake Blackhawks at the home court which is down by the deep beach. FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 10, 1925) The combined school or­ chestras' program last Thursday night met with the -"enthusiastic approval of the community. Violin solos given by Ernest Barbian of this city and Margaret Schubbe of Crystal Lake won well merited applause. Earl Conway's two trombone solos were out­ standing for masterful * ren­ dition. Ruth Dean's cello solo was another of the enjoyable numbers. Songs of the male quartet made a great hit with the audience and the singers, Ernest Barbian, Richard Stenger, Earl Conway and Mr. Koerner, were twice encored. Supt. C.H. Duker spoke a few words of appreciation and thanked the community fpr turninggout for the program. Roy A. Kent of the firm of Kent and Green, real estate and insurance, has acquired the interest of Mr. Green in the business. The new firm will conduct business under the name of Kent and Company and will continue to operate a real estate and insurance establishment. The McHenry Plaindealer will sponsor a campaign to encourage home trading in McHenry during this Christ­ mas season. The Plaindealer herewith pledges its hearty cooperation to this cause. Through the power of the printed work, we are going to do our "darndest" to place the essential facts before our readers, facts that will sell our town to those who need to be sold and boost for a bigger and better McHenry. Mrs. John King was the guest of honor at a celebration given at her home by a number of friends Sunday on the an­ niversary of her birthday. Those present were Mrs. John H. Miller, Miss Elizabeth K. Miller, Miss Clara Miller, Mrs. Bugner, Mrs. John Heimer, Mrs. Joseph Freund, Mrs. Josephine Heimer, Mrs. Henry Miller, Mrs. Math Steffes and Mrs. William J. Meyers. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 12, 1935) Four Eagle Scouts, two of them from McHenry, received their awards in the Court ot Honor for the Boy Scouts of McHenry County held at McHenry Community high school Wednesday evening. The boys thus honored were Jack Hess and Harold Taxman of McHenry, Donald Austin of Richmond and Clyde Lange of Crystal Lake. - Amateur performers and entertainers of McHenry and surrounding communities who possess musical or stage talent now have a real opportunity to do something. Through the THE BEST OF VALUES Sale ends Sat. 27th MOM. DAD. KIDS TOO! SAVE 50% ON ALL OUTERWEAR LIMITED SELECTION NOT ALL STYLES AVAILABLE SEMI-ANNUAL SHOE SALE 1/2 OFF Women's, teens', children's styles. 1 /O Men's dress shoes I/O Ur r and work boots. All top quality from our regular stock. Loads of styles but not in all colors and sizes, so hurry to Wards now for early selection. I I STORE HOURS: Daily 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sun. 12 noon - 5 p.m. ALL „ CHRISTMAS TREES and TRIM REDUCED 50% HURRY WHILE SELECTION LASTS! / m SAVE 50% CHOOSE FROM AN ASSORTMENT OF GIFT WRAP, BOWS AND BOXED CARDS While Selection Lasts! TOY-O-RAMA EVERY TOY YOUR CHILD EVER WANTED NOW i/2 PRICE W%ile They Last Hurry In! Save. Special assortment of taste treats ... hurry. Vi off Choose from an outstanding assortment of cheese packs, snack trays, jellies and other goodies. They make a terrific gift for your New Year's Eve hostess. Stop in today and save. Crystal Lake 105 Northwest Highway Route 14 Phone 459-3120 FREE PARKING courtesy of the McHenry Plaindealer and business firms of this city, definite arrangements have been made for a genuine "Opportunity Contest" to be held at the high school auditorium on Saturday evening, Dec. 14. Everyone interested in a stage or radio career is invited to participate. St. Clara's Court, Lady Foresters, will hold its annual Christmas party at the next meeting, Dec. 18. The children of members are invited. Each member is to bring a 10 cent gift to exchange. Miss Florence Blanchard of Greenwood was married Saturday to Mr. Kenneth Hunt, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hunt of McHenry, at the Methodist parsonage at Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Doherty are the parents of a baby girl born about 8 o'clock Saturday evening, Dec. 7. twenty-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 21, 1950) - . Last week, the awards were presented to McHenry Com­ munity high school athletes at an assembly. The varsity boys received their Major M's and the Junior varsity their minor ones for their participation in this season's football. The eight boys who were awarded "M" pins were John Knox, Donald Freund, Duane Andreas, Donald Butler, Herb Engdahl, Jim Kennebeck, Don Paluch and Bob McCulla. The cheerleaders, Esther Steinle, Karen Engdahl and Carol and Marlene Arvidson received awards for their fine job this year. More than 200 grownups and children were present at the Screwy Dozen's annual Christmas party at Roy Al's tavern in McCullom Lake last Sunday afternoon. People from that community put their talents together to make the day a memorable one. A new social club has been formed in Lily Lake. They will meet the second Tuesday of each month to play canasta. So far the members are Mrs. Mae Patterson, Mrs. Helen Para," Mrs. Ann Brezinski and Mrs. Elsie Cynowa. A daughter was born on Dec. 12 at the Woodstock hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weber. The Webers have three other girls. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 9, 1965) Three small children and Mrs. Russell Johns^ escaped unhurt Tuesday evening as fire swept through their one-story frame home at 5218 Leeside, Pistakee Highlands. Fire Chief Ed Justen estimated the damage may run as high as $5,000. Mr. Russell was at work when the fife broke out and Mrs. Russell had left the home for a short time. The children noticed the flames and ran to the house of a neighbor for help. Tiny Michele Kay McKeehan has a distinction claimed by few other babies. Shortly before 6:45 Tuesday morning, Dec. 6, she made her entrance into this big world, not in the sterilized surroundings of a hospital but in a small foreign car in the driveway of the family home at 103 W. Rand road. The baby weighed in at 6 lbs., 9 oz., on arrival at McHenry hospital. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Duane McKeehan. Basketball players of the week are Rich Soda, offensive player, who is a 6 foot Senior at MCHS. He is leading scorer for the Warriors. Against North Chicago, he had sixteen points. He netted 24 against Crystal Lake. He also leads the team in assists. John Reinboldt was named defensive player. He is a 6 foot 1 inch Sophomore, is the leading Warrior rebounder and leads the team in steals and interceptions. Nancy Stratton has opened a new McHenry business to be known as McHenry Yellow Cab. Day and night service is offered. * Alex Agase, head football coach at Northwestern University, will be the main speaker at the Marian Central Father's club annual football banquet to be held Dec. 12 at 6:30 in the high school cafeteria. Did you give at the office? o f "ft ohnsoti Take . stock in^merica. Join the Payroll Savings Plan. I A public service of this publication and The Advertising Council I.R.A. INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT for more information CALL: McHENRY STATE BANK 385-1040 E McHENFtY MtHtNRY 3tfS 0144 - NOW -FRI.-SAT.-SUN. 7:00-9:15 WKDYS. 7:30 ALL SEATS T JAWS SAT.-SUN. MATINEE 1:00-MQ. "THE RELUCTANT ASTRONAUT" ® SHOW PI ACt / RTES. 14 & 31 / 455-1005 WKDYS 7:15-9:30 ;3Q-5;W-7;l5-9;30 "DOG DAY R AFTERNOON" SH0WPIACE 2 RTES. 14 & 31 435 1005 WKDYS 7:00-9:15 IS-S 4:45-7:00-9:15 "HUSTLE" SHOWPlACt 3 WIII IAMS ST DOWNTOWN "SNOW WHITE AND ^.75L?.9900 THE SEVEN DWARFS" 0 >