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SECTION 2 • PAGE 4 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY. APRIL ». I»7« POET'S CORNER THE LAST GERMAN SOLDIER It is December in the year of nineteen-forty-one I am a German soldier, here inside Russia to do my duty and fight at the German front. Yes, I followed the call of war, to fight... I left my parents, everything, back in Germany and I did wear the German uniform, with pride. I also believed in the promise of Adolf Hitler... that he will help the German people... to give us jobs and free us from poverty... But, as the years went by, * suddenly this drink tasted very bitter and everything in my own country turned into misery. So, what am I doing here, as a German soldier, here, deep inside Russia, so far away from home? I feel a cold chill running down my back. It's fear, for I can see no other man in sight.. I am here, all alone... As far as my eyes can see, there is nothing but land covered with snow and ice. Nobody is here who could listen to me... I know now, I have to pay for this ugly war, this here, is my own prize- Why did I follow the call of war and leave Germany behind? Was my belief in this man really that strong, was it passible to be so ignorant and blind? Square dancers from Edgebrook school in rehearsal for the big event. Or, was it the German uniform... which made me so very proud? Or the fact that I am a German... who was able to scream "Heil Hitler' Reminiscent of the Revolutionary War period are these three young people at Valley View. All fifth grade students, they are, from left, Michael Love, Debbie Freund and Debbie Jensen. STAFF PHOTO--WAYNE GAYLORD aloud? O, I remember, my father, he just stood to the side and then, he shook his head. He did not tell us what was on his mind... he must have known, that millions of people would very soon be dead... ^ for he kept his eyes open, he was not so blind. When the time came for me to say goodbye, he put his arm around my shoulder, I swallowed, my tears, I didn't want to cry, I just stumbled the words: "Dad, it will all soon be over"... "I know, my son, you have to go... I cannot keep you here. You have to wear this uniform and follow this man Adolf Hitelr... but you will learn what it means to live in fear, we all have to drink now, this cup of wine... which tastes so very bitter". 0, yes, father, I know your words were true, I lived in fear by day and night... and walked and ran, until my feet turned blue... but now, I am tired, to stay alive and fight. ...and the last German soldier dies... he is buried in a foreign land... He came to fight and take away other nations' freedom and liberty... But the war which he had carried out, in his own hand... crawled back into Germany and never again... will and can the German people live together in one land...and be free. by Maria Heiser A Bicentennial concert will be presented Thursday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the McHenry West campus high school gymnasium and will include all fifth grades from Valley View, Hilltop and Edgebrook schools, all seventh and eighth grade band and chorus students from McHenry and Parkland Junior high schools and all East and West campus high school bands and choruses. The fifth graders will begin the program with an American folk song from the Revolutionary period called "Soldier, Soldier," and will be dramatized by children from Valley View school. "O, Susanna", by Stephen Foster, will be accompanied by a banjo player from Hilltop school and will feature children from Edgebrook school in a square dance. The children will also sing "This Land Is Your Land", by Woodie Guthrie. The fifth graders will be directed by their music teachers, Mrs. Dorothy Hollander, Bill Leafblad and Mrs. Eloise Leighty. The Parkland and McHenry Junior high choruses, directed by Mrs. Debbie Walters and Miss Donna De Franco, will combine to sing three spirituals which represent the "black" contribution to American music: "Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit", "Amazing Grace", and "Set Down Servant". The two combined Junior high school bands under the direction of Carl Kohrt and Bill Leafblad, will perform "Salute to America", arranged by John Kinyon, "Kentucky-1880", by Clare Grundman, and "Days of Glory", by John CaCavas. Lakemoor-Lilymoor Alma Hueckstaedt 385-5689 Proud Grandma Composes Poem For NewGranddaughter Eyes beam - smiles flash Little dresses tied with a sash That's today's code of dress At the Mumma street ad­ dress be Three boys as happy as can She suits Mom and Dad to a T 40% ON GENERAL CRAFT STITCHERY ITEMS FRIDAY APRIL 30th FROM 8 A.M. to 9 P.M. and SATURDAY MAY 1st Needle Point Kits 6- 11" X 14" Designs FROM 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. Regular Price *5.00 SALE PRICE Embroiderette Kits Petite Needle Point 12 Different Designs All 4" x 5" 12 Selections All 4" x 5" Regular Price *2.00 Regular Price *2.00 sai\ pR»Ct $ 1 2 0 $]20 These Items Available Only While Supply Lasts At. . . FRANK BUCK'S CU66YWHOLE 789 McHENRY AVENUE (Rt. 120 Near Marian Centraj) YOUR STORE FOR MACRAME AND FABRIC PAINTING OPEN DAILY; FRIDAY to 9 P.M.; SATURDAY 10-7; CLOSED SUNDAY She was named Marina Renee The day after Easter, she went on display She had been wished for for quite awhile Now everyone is waiting for her first smile. The above was written by me for our ninth grandchild who was born April 19. REMINDER Regarding the Queen contest, any girl of Lilymoor or Lakemoor between 12 and 15 who would like to compete for the title of Miss Lakemoor and receive the crown for the coming year, you only have till May 8 to apply. If you are in­ terested, call either Sue Reese at 385-7859 or Edna Garbacz at 385-2744 and they will fill you in on the details. The same advisors and-or consultants as last year will be available for this contest. They are Patty Bitterman for hair and make-up, Jane Toeper, a professional model, the con­ sultant on dress, proper walking and sitting and Sharon Nye, the consultant to Edna and Sue. The judge's list will be given in a later issue. Contestants will meet for the first time on May 11, at 7 p.m. in the municipal building and one parent or guardian must attend. After the initial meeting, the balance of the meetings will be held every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Now, regarding any reader who would like to take part, whether it be with talent of any sort or would want to help in any way at all, please do not hesitate to call eitner of the ladies listed above or call Pacita (Pat) Morrison, director of the show or Lilyann Baker, the co-director. Call Pat at 385-8707 and Lilyann at 385- 0570. LADIES LEAGUE The ladies held their In­ stallation dinner at a restaurant near Kents Acres. The combined East and West campus bands will play "Festivo", by Nehlybel and "Liberty Bell March", by Sousa. The West campus swing chtrtr will present an ap­ propriate medley and the combined bands will perform "Steal Away", a spiritual from the days of slavery arranged by Norman Luboff and "The Sow Took the Measles", a Yankee farmer song arranged by Ehret. The East campus stage band will provide pre-concert entertainment. The high school bands and choruses will be directed by Bill Toalson and John Leighty As a finale, all bands and choruses will join together in a salute to America on its 200th birthday by performing "Patriotic Fantasy", a medley by George M. Cohan. Parents and friends are in­ vited to this concert. There is no admission charge. These musicians from McHenry Junior high will participate in the Bicentennial program. At top are Elaine Ericson, Nancy Hupe, Lori Robertson, Joe Bielawa and Dean Howard of the vocal department. At the bottom are Judy Hoiuiing and Christie Conway with their instruments. Seventeen members were in attendance and all of them enjoyed a delicious dinner. The officers installed were, president, Helen Para; vice- president, Viola Arbogast; secretary, Connie O'Rourke; treasurer, Joan Delatorre. Trustees installed are, Julia Krause, Helen Netzel, and Jean Dember, and the Sunshine Lady is Rose Zalenka. The installing officer was Lu Gravenstuk. Following the dinner, the members returned to the municipal building for their social hour. Prize winners were, first, Sophie Patterson; second, Mary Kalemba; third,. spurgeons ;• Beauty Salon FROSTING SPECIAL EFFECTIVE MAY 4 THRU MAY 15 Call 385-4520 FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT! Ask about our new Advanced Permanent Wave Form 1-2-3 I 3*54520 I TUES. 9-5 WED. * 9-5 (Senior Citizens Day) THURS.-FRL 9-9 SAT. 9-5 Are your hands cracked and rough from garden work? TRY OUR COMPLETE MANICURE TREATMENT! Give a Spurgeon's Beauty Salon Gift Certificate for Mother's Day! PftPWio iH si Mildred Narcoti; fourth, Joan Delatorre; fifth, Jean Dember, and Julia Krause won the booby prize. TOP SCHOLAR Sundae Morrison was chosen out of twenty-five students from the three Junior high schools to be one of the top scholars. In order to reach this achievement, the student must have a high academic rating and must be recommended by the teachers and the school administration. On May 11, a dinner will be held and the top scholars will be presented an award at West campus. Congratulations to Sundae and to the other chosen students. WEARIN' OF THE PINK In March you hear a lot of the "wearin' of the green", and now in April, "the wearin' of the pink" is celebrated in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Mumma in Lilymoor with the birth of tiny Marina Renee on the nineteenth. She weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz., when she arrived in McHenry hospital at 11:57 a.m. Among those excited about her are her three brothers, Stephen, Christopher, and Scott. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Mumma, Jr.; great grandparents on Dad's side are Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lowe and Mrs. William J. (Lillie) Mumma, Sr., all of Harrisburg, Pa., and on Mom's side, the grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hueckstaedt, Sr., also of Lilymoor. BIRTHDAYS Starting off the month of May birthdays is Helen Para, her's is on the second. On the third, we have Linda f Blake, Sue Thomas, Kathleen Gossell, and Albert F. Kunz. Then on the fourth, Dan Victor will celebrate his natal day. A very happy day to all of you. TIL NEXT TIME. SPANNING THE CENTURY The Waukegan Historical society is sponsoring a tour of homes with the theme, "Spanning the Century" Sunday, May 16, from 1 to 5 p.m. The four homes on tour reflect architecural style from 1902 to the 1970's. The theme is in tune with the Bicentennial and examines not only where we've been by where we've come in the field of ar­ chitecture. On the tour day, tickets may be bought at any of the tour homes. Paint looks like paint. Stain looks like wood. Paint covers wood s natural beauty. 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