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J PAGE 4 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 6, 1174 I Twice Told Tales FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oc­ tober 7, 1926) A canvass of the business men of McHenry following the big Dollar Day put on by them on Thursday, Oct. 2, showed that the Plaindealer's prediction that this would be "McHenry's Biggest Trading Day" was correct. Thousands of dollars were deposited in the cash registers of the local business places as a result of the combined efforts and ex­ ceptional bargains listed by the merchants. The members of the James B. Perry Fortress No. 12 Daughters of the G.A.R. met at the M.W.A. hall, West McHenry, on Wednesday af­ ternoon, Oct. 1. Mrs. Ruby M. Drury, senior commander-in- chief of the National Daughters of Waukegan, was present to assist in the work. Two new members were accepted, Mrs. Jennie Eddy and Mrs. Mae Spencer, which completes the number of members necessary for the charter. Next Sunday the Methodist Sunday school will observe .{jUdly day and Promotion day, tamd jt is hoped that all of the ; members of the school will be •present to receive their ^ffomotion cards and get Acquainted with their new ^teachers. We also hope for a good attendance to welcome the new pastor. Because of the several days of rain, the work on the new road west of town which is a part of Route 20, has progressed rather slowly during the past week. The cement mixer is located at Sherman's Hill and forms are being put in and everything is in readiness to begin pouring cement as soon as the roadbed dries out a little more. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oc­ tober 8, 1936) McHenry County voters will h£ve a wide range of can­ didates to select from at the election on Nov. 3, especially for the national and state of­ fices. For the choice of members to the general assembly from the Eighth Senatorial district and to the county office, the electorate will have only the candidates of the two major parties. Twenty-four indictments were returned against seventeen people in the circuit court Tuesday afternoon before Judge Ralph Dady of Waukegan. It was the largest batch of indictments to be returned in open court in McHenry county in quite some time. According to local con­ tractors the prospects for work during the winter are very good and the summer season has seen increased activity in the building line with many repair jobs as well as new work, in­ cluding homes, barns and summer cottages furnishing employment for local car­ penters and their men. Stating that science is light, light is power and power is making use of what God has given us, Harry C. White, philosopher, scientist and lecturer, gave an interesting lecture on "The Wonderful Science" at the high school auditorium Monday afternoon before the students of the high school, junior high school and a few visitors. TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oct. 11, 1951) It is a rare individual who can say he is a resident of McHenry and still not be aware that this is homecoming week in the city. Festivities start Thursday and will be climaxed Friday night, Oct. 12, when Lake Geneva's football team invades the home field for a game which is expected to draw several thousands of students and alumni. Again this year a warning has been issued by R.L. Tazewell, county superin­ tendent of schools, regarding the danger of cars passing school busses when stopped either to receive or discharge children. Mr. Tazewell em­ phasized the fact that the law is very strict regulating such traffic and must be observed. William Kinsala, a graduate of McHenry Community high school, now attending Wood­ bury college, Los Angeles, has been awarded the gold pin of the Phi Gamma Kappa honor scholarship fraternity. To attain this honor his grades were of the high scholastic standing required for mem­ bership in this organization for four quarter's attendance at Woodbury, where he is majoring in executive interior decoration. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oc­ tober 13, 1966) On next Tuesday, Oct. 18, McHenry voters will go to the polls to vote on the question of bond issues that will result in two separate improvements if approved. The $35,000 issue covers „ traffic signal lights. State and federal regulations make it mandatory for the City Council to make changes to meet uniform standards. Changes in traffic lights are made in the interest of safety to both pedestrians and drivers of vehicles. For instance, there can be no confusion for pedestrians since the lights will show "WALK" and "DON'T WALK". The storm drainage question, in the amount of $95,000 which will appear on the ballot is the result of a complete engineering survey. The most urgent requests for help have come from residents along the Front street area where high water conditions in the rainy seasons have caused some Growth Program For Boy Scouts Now In Full Swing The annual growth program within the Blackhawk Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Inc., is now in full swing. It is expected that some 400 Scout Troops, Cub Packs and Explorer Posts will enroll new members. Titled "Growing with America 476", the Rockford- based Council anticipates nearly 3,000 boys, young men and women will take this op­ portunity for active mem­ bership, Larry Gloyd said. Special growth opportunities scheduled to take place include the popular School Nights for Cubbing, Troop Rally Nights and Exploring First-Nighters. Slide demonstrations, career clinics, camporees and other events are being held. home owners to consider heading for the hills. Appearing before Magistrate John J. Kaufman in Branch II court, Crystal Lake, last Friday, eleven of the twelve persons charged with keeping a gambling place following the raid of McHenry's V.F.W. clubhouse last summer were fined $100 and costs. The charges were amended to gambling on a motion by the State's Attorney, to which they pleaded guilty. 3 > B&UHTIHJ LIMITED 1220 N.G&EN ST McHEN^Yjfc.6°o50 A boy may become a Scout when he is eleven years old or has completed the fifth grade. At eight years of age or having completed the second grade he may become a Cub Scout. Young men and vtomen fifteen years old or in the ninth grade may hold an Explorer membership. In addition to those who join existing packs, troops or posts, Gloyd said, the Blackhawk Area Council's Membership Management Chairman, ex­ pects to organize a number of new units in its twelve-county area. The Boy Scouts of America, Inc., provides a program for boys and young adults that is designed to develop desirable qualities of character, to train in the responsibilities of par­ ticipating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness, Gloyd said. Cub Scouting is a family and home-centered program, Scouting is designed to achieve the BSA objectives primarily through a vigorous outdoor program, and Exploring through vocational and avocational specialization. Information about all three programs, cubbing, Scouting and Exploring, is available from the Council Service Center, 1800 Seventh Ave., Rockford. | SERVICE NEWS | Ronald Ruku/io Enlists As Vehicle Operator Trainee Ronald E. Rukujzo, son of Mrs. May Jirousek of McHenry, has enlisted into the U.S. Army to be a Motor Transport operator. Ron is now at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. taking his basic training which is eight weeks long. From there he will going to Ft. Eustis, Va. for his school which is ap­ proximately five weeks long. During this period, he will be learning about operation and maintenance of heavy tran- s p o r t a t i o n v e h i c l e s , distribution of weight on the tractors and trailers and anything else associated with his job. Ron is a 1976 graduate of McHenry high school and will be able to obtain college credits through Project Ahead. Thomas Herd rich Begins Training In Late November Thomas J. Herdrich has enlisted in the Army's Delayed Entry program Sept. 15. After his eight weeks of basic training at Ft. Sam Houston, Tx., he will be receiving in­ struction on becoming a medical specialist. This training will encompass routine phases of patient care and treatment, assist with inpatient and outpatient treatment, assistance with central material activities and performs supervised physcial and occupational therapeutic functions. Thomas, who is from McHenry, will be leaving on the thirtieth of November. His educational needs will be taken care of through the Army's Project Ahead where he can earn his degree from over 1,200 colleges and universities. Pvt. Biederer Participant In Europeon Drill Private Gerald J. Biederer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Biederer Sr., 1308 N. Eastwood lane, McHenry, is one of the thousands of American and Allied trooops taking part in NATO Exercise Reforger 76 in Germany. Reforger 76 is two separate major field training exercises conducted in the states of Bavaria and Hessen, Germany. It includes participating elements of NATO forces of the U.S. Belgium, Canada, and Germany. Different from past reforgers, this year a U.S. based unit was deployed to Europe with its equipment instead of picking up equip­ ment already stored. Belgium, Luxemburg and the Netherlands are playing an active part in receiving and deploying equipment from areas in their countries. Pvt. Biederer is regularly assigned as a helicopter repairman in the 101st Airborne Division at Ft. Campbell, Ky. He is a 1975 graduate of McHenry Community high school. |FOR YOUR | CONVENIENCE ofo*o T EVERY Tues.-Wed.-Thurs. LAUNDRY IN BY 10 AM - OUT BY 5 PMI Vfi'l inL (ttfyfei hwhdtt dfttiiMit 0 HftftH j|gy |k|i • wnwrj iwtt fl!| am im {nuns mrj m MfMit)_rN4f fcr pMc-ap. BEGINNING OCT 5! ITS OUR NEW comm.- Lakeland Quick Wash McHENRY MARKET PIME HERE AND THERE IN BUSINESS A (yea Shay Obitnrti 25 Ytart In Musle 1 ALYCE JOYCE SHAY Alyce Joyce Shay of McHenry is observing her twenty-fifth year as a music teacher of piano and organ. Mrs. Shay began to play professionally at the age of 12. She has entertained at veterans' hospitals, for the V.F.W. and American Legion posts and also for numerous clubs, restaurants and lounges in and around McHenry county. Starting her teaching career in September of 1951, she owned and operated Alyce Joyce Music Studio and Shay's Music World. Mrs. Shay taught for Lyon & Healy of Chicago, and many of her students have continued to become teachers and professional entertainers, At one time she played piano with the Starlites band in which her father, Mitchell Bykowski, was drummer. Starting lessons at age 7, she received most of her musical education at Berning's School of Music in Chicago, as well as from private teachers. RECEIVES PROMOTION Stephen B. Miller of McHenry has been promoted to supervisor in the claim department at Aetna Life & Casualty's casualty and surety division office here. Miller is a graduate of Northern Illinois University. He jdined the company in June of this year as a claim representative He lives at 3113 Stillhill drive, McHenry. PROCLAMATION In this Bicentennial Year, it is only fitting and proper that an appraisal of our success in the field of fire safety be reviewed. The tremendous economic and social growth of our state and nation has brought in­ creased responsibility in the area of fire safety. It is with pride that the State of Illinois can point to the most progressive program in Fire Service Education for the professional and volunteer firemen. This program is designed to bring to the public the best possible Fire Prevention and Protection Service in our nation. THEREFORE, I, Dan Walker, Governor of the State of Illinois, proclaim October 3- 9, FIRE PREVENTION WEEK and urge all Illinoisans to lend support to the Fire Services and share in the responsibility for maintaining safety con­ ditions wherever they live and work. DENTAL MANPOWER DISTRIBUTION The Illinois Public Health Department's Division of Dental Health, concerned by the maldistribution of dental manpower in Illinois, has established a special section to "wed" dentists and areas in need of dental resources. The section collects demographic data on every county and community in Illinois and encourages dentists and dental students who express an in­ terest in locating in Illinois to consider the areas most in need. Members of communities seeking dental services or dentists looking for location in Illinois may contact the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Dental Health, 535 W. Jefferson, Springfield 62761. l College Honors { SUMMER DEGREES The Illinois State university summer graduates include two McHenry students, Mary Dicks, 4411 N. Poplar Leaf and William Haag, 2123 W. Fair- view avenue. Both received bachelor's degrees and are eligible to participate in the May, 1977 commencement exercises. i