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j Twice Told Tales waoocjooooooonuauooooooonpoeooooooooocooooool I'U.i; V- i'l \IM)I \l l l! \\l DM S|)\V NO\ IMItKK I97fi FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of November 6, 1926) The work on Route 20 has not progressed as rapidly this week as heretofore although the cement is now Ufcdto the N.F. Colby farm. The cold nights delayed the pouring of cement and on Tuesday they were short of material but it is hoped that next week will prove to be more successful. One of last year's graduates from the McHenry Community high school, now a student at Illinois university, bids fair to make a record as a basketball player on the Illini team before he finishes his course, being Richard Overton, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.I. Overton of McHenry. A cut has been made on the Freshman class from about 450 to 90 and Dick is still left on the squad alter the cut, which speaks well for Mr. Stringer, the local high school coach. Notice is hereby given to residents of McHenry that all outdoor toilets must be done away with immediately as the time limit is now passed for removal of san\e over one year. Prosecution will follow if this order is not obeyed. The City Council. The Hettermann Motor Sales announce the opening of its new sales room in the Mat Laures building in West McHenry, where they will have all models of Chevrolet cars on the floor. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of November 5, 1936) The Democrats swept the state and nation in Tuesday's election. President Roosevelt was re-elected by a landslide. Henry Horner was elected governor of Illinois. In McHenry county the Republicans were proud of the showing they made in the election despite the Democratic landslide in the state and nation. Henry L. Cowlin was elected county judge, William M. Carroll, state's attorney, Will T. Conn, circuit clerk and Edward Cook, county coroner. Armistice Day, Nov. 11, the eighteenth anniversary of the ending of the World War, will be observed in McHenry next Wednesday, with activities sponsored by the public school and members of McHenry American Legion. The Legionnaires are making plans for their annual celebration and dance at the Bridge Ballroom, Wednesday evening. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of November 8, 1951) Fires, two reaching disastrous proportions, raged in McHenry this past week, the toll in destruction reaching thousands of dollars. Worst of the six fires was that which entirely destroyed the Colony theatre late Saturday night and early Sunday morning Although firemen from McHenry and five other nearby communities battled the flames for more than six hours in temperatures of 18 degrees above zero, it was impossible to save the structure from ruins. However, the efficiency and persistence of local fire fighters in keeping the flames from spreading through the business district north, drew comments of praise from all who were aware of the situation. Just as some of the tired firemen who had worked the longest were preparing to leave for home, a call was received and they hurried to the Math M. Schmitt home on north Court street, where flames had already gained such headway that only the frame of the house could be saved. ' McHenry joined the midwest and a good portion of the country this past week in ex­ periencing a severe cold spell which contradicted the calendar in informing the public that winter had arrived. Frost-covered windows throughout the weekend ex­ tended into this week and with the cold came snow and wind which reached blizzard proportions. Roads throughout the area became dangerous to travel and in some parts of the state schools were closed. In meeting last Monday evening the McHenry Township Kiwanis club voted to purchase a vision testing equipment and put it into service in local schools with certain reser­ vations. For the second time in the same number of weeks, the McHenry County Liquor Commission suspended the liquor license of a McHenry tavern. On Thursday the license of McHenry Recreation tavern, located east of the McHenry Bridge, was suspended for a period of thirty days for selling whiskey and beer to minors. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of November 10, 1966) Bus transportation for small children living within a mile and a half of the elementary schools in Consolidated District 15 will be provided this winter despite a state recom­ mendation it be discontinued it was announced Thursday morning by Dr. Carl Bergstrom,, school superin­ tendent. high school singers are among 113 to be featured from eight county schools in a select chorus preparing for the annual fall music festival to be held in Woodstock high school Monday evening, Nov. 14. Guest director will be Stan Halvarsen of West Aurora high school, noted music educator and choral conductor. About 525 will be featured in the large mass chorus which will also participate. Gene Evans, 34, of Maywood has been held in county jail, charged with stealing a car, after an unusual series of in­ cidents which followed the holdup of the Bus Depot and tavern at the corner of Green street last Thursday evening. Evans was a customer in the tavern during the robbery. McHenry police said a still unidentified young man walked into the rear door of the tavern about 8:15, wearing a hosiery mask and dark clothing. He went to the rear of the bar and ordered the tavern owner, Gus Unti, Evans and another patron to be on the floor. Wayne Bares, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bares of Island Lake, has just received a citation and Bronze Star award presented for previous out­ standing service in Vietnam. The young airman received an honorable discharge on Aug. 26 after four years in the Air Force, three of which were spent overseas as a medic. He is now attending Miami-Dade college in Miami, Fla. Availability Of Hay Learned Through ASCS Area farmers who are short of hay can contact their local ASCS office (or USDA Service center) to get information concerning the availability of hay for sale in nearby States or counties, according to Jim Lucas, county executive director, McHenry County ASCS office. Lucas said that because the drought in some areas has left many livestock producers and dairymen short of hay, ASCS recently made a survey on the avilability of hay. "The local ASCS office can provide in­ terested farmers with the names of other nearby ASCS county offices - both in Illinois and in neighboring States - which have located hay for sale," he said. "Producers who need hay, or will be needing hay this winter, may want to telephone the local ASCS office to obtain this hay referral list," Lucas said. A El/ER NOTICE HOW YOU HAVE TO PUT OFF SOME CHORES SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE VOL! CAN FORGET THEM COMPLETELY? GJ Wonder Lake Mary Jean Huff . 728 0267 Couple Observes Silver Wedding Anniversary As the 170 guests of Matt and Elisabeth Gerich arrived at Christ the King hall on Saturday, Oct. 23, to share in the celebration of their twenty- fifth wedding anniversary, they were greeted with an old European custom, the pinning of a sprig of rosemary tied with a silver ribbon on their lapel or driess. ,' The anniversary banquet included favorite foods of the honored couple and their friends, stuffed cabbage, wiener schnitzel and roast beef along with mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh baked rolls, coleslaw, peas 'n carrots and glasses of wine to toast the bride and groom of 25 years. With the German band playing appropriate music, home baked cookies and pastries arranged on trays with the perfection of a classical painting, were distributed to the tables with much ceremony by pretty young girls. Soon after, the floor was filled with dancers and laughter and music filled the hall for the rest of the evening. Special guests of honor were Elisabeth's parents, George and Maria Katzenberger of Wonder Lake, and Matt's sister, who came from Germany for the reception. Other out of town guests came from as far away as Kitchener, Canada, a group of more than twenty. A 3 p.m. anniversary Mass at Christ the King church was said by Rev. D.E. Tranel, with friends and relatives attending. Matt and Elisabeth's family include their son, Joe, his wife, Edith and two gandchildren, Joey and Krissy, and their younger son, Freddie, and his wife, Phyllis. ATHLETIC CLUB DANCE The Wonder Lake Social Athletic Club will hold its first annual dance on Saturday, Nov. 20, at Christ the King Church hall. The fun will begin at 9 p.m. Be sure to mark the date on your calendar now! PRESIDENT FONZ Would you believe? The Fonz is president! At Cub Scout Pack 145 pact meeting on Wed­ nesday, Oct. 27, an enthusiastic group of scouts held a mock election at the Harrison School cafeteria. Nominations were accepted from Roberta Dicker and Sharon McGowan's Pack 1 for G.I. Joe; from Rita Nutter and Joan Larson's Pack 4, for Kojak; from Karen Utes's Pack 7, for Arthur Fonzarelli; from Angela Gonzales' Pack 5 for Captain Marvel and from Harry Peter's Webelos for Baretta. When Sharon Peters told the boys that this was one time they should be noisy, they accepted the challenge with a rousing caucus for the can­ didates of their choice. Following the acceptance speeches from Shawn McGowan as GI Joe, Mike Jensen as Kojak, John Ruzicka as Fonzie, Kevin Bluemel as Captain Marvel, and Roger Gonzales as Baretta, voting was open to scouts and their parents with the Fonz being elected as president. Before all this excitement took place, Sharon Peters, den leader coach, introduced the scout leaders and committee chairmen. Kurt Bendig was awarded his Wolf badge and Donald Karolewicz, the Gold arrow by Scoutmaster Richard Gonzalez. Webelos leader, Harry Peters, welcomed scouts Bobby Bunday, David Dolby, Donald Karolewicz, Roger Gonzales and Mike Bennett into Webelos and their parents assisted in the presentation of Webelo scarves. Brian Peters advanced to Boy Scouts in a ceremony with his parents, Sharon and Harry Peters, and Boy Scout Leader, Dan Lund- borg. An outing to a farm was planned for Saturday, Oct. 30, followed by the scouts doing a good deed by passing out leaflets for both political parties. A fund raising event, a bake sale, is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 20, at Hornsby's. Everyone is welcome to con­ tribute baked goods. GOLF AT McHENRY COUNTRY CLUB HHW WEEKDAYS TWILIGHT *6.00 (AFTER 3:30) *4.00 WEEKENDS TWILIGHT *8.00 (AFTER 3:30) *6*00 The next pack meeting will be on Wednesday, Nov. 24. BIRTHDAYSAND ANNIVERSARY Happy birthday to Julie Rice on Nov. 5. Happy birthday to Jack Dusthimer on Nov. 6. Happy birthday to Lois Mathews on Nov. 6. Happy birthday to Dorothy West on Nov. 8. Happy birthday to Dan Jackson on Nov. 8. Happy birthday to William Breit on Nov. 8. Happy thirtieth wedding anniversary to Tom and Dolores McMillan on Nov. 9. ELECT OFFICERS On Oct. 25, at the east side firehouse, the 4-H Wonder Workers elected officers: Janet Sullivan, President; Dale Bluemel, Vice-President; Kelly Williams, Secretary; Mary Bazan, Treasurer; Mary Oleszczuk and Gay Wright, Reporters; Robin Bluemel, Recreation Chairman; Lori Harney, Federation Delegate. Then we talked about ways to earn money and ate. We had chocolate chip cookies and kool aid made by Paula Harney. The meeting ended at 8:15 p.m. Gay Wright, Reporter TWIN SONS Cathy and Robert Prosek of Alexandria, Va., are proudly announcing the arrival of twin sons, Nathan John, who weighed 5 lbs., 15 oz., and Matthew Thomas, weighing 6 lbs., 3'2 oz. The twins were born on Oct. 28, in Walter Reed hospital in Washingotn, D C. Their big brother, Jason, is four years old. Paternal grand­ father is John Prosek of Elgin and maternal grandparents are Tom and Dolores McMillan of Wonder Lake. Before the boys were born, Cathy spent many weeks in bed under constant hospital supervision. She is now very happy to be at home. COMMUNITY CALENDAR NOVEMBER 4 Conference Day, Harrison, No School NOVEMBER 10 Fall Music Concert, Harrison, 7:30 p.m. NOVEMBER 11 Veterans Day, No School, Harrison NOVEMBER 15-19 American Education Week NOVEMBER 20 Cub Scout Pack 145 Bake Sale, Hornsbys, McHenry Wonder Lake Social Athletic Club, 1st Annual Dance, Christ the King hall, 9 p.m. Safety Tips Launch Campaign To Save Illinois Farms Political Corner 820 N. JOHN STREET McHENRY 385-3435 Golden Gleams Politics are now nothing more than means of ris­ ing in the world. -Samuel Johnson. Illinois Director of Agri culture Pud Williams says every farmer in the state is needed. "Let's finish the harvest with as many as we started with," he said. With harvest and Fall plowing in full swing, Williams urges farmers and other agricultural workers to follow safe working habits this year "Using common sense is the most important safe working habit," he said. "Always be alert when operating equipment." Williams said. "Many Illinois farmers know from their own sad experiences it 's easier to shut off a combine when clearing a jam than to lose a. limb. Be especially careful when working with picker heads and augers - they can be killers." "Safe operation of machinery on the highway is also im­ portant. The mandatory blaze- orange "slow moving vehicle" signs should be displayed 4-12 feet along the road surface. They should be used only on slow moving vehicles. Most farm supply stores or im­ plement dealers stock these emblems. Be sure to displav an SMV emblem on the trailer too, if it might obscure the one on the pulling vehicle. "When driving farm machinery on the highway, show courtesy to faster moving traffic, H*quipment ope ra to r s shou ld keep a n eye o n t r a f f i c bu i l dup beh ind t hem a n d pull over to let other motorists pass whenever possible. "Even though farm equip­ men t i s ex t r a w i de t he se d a y s ; it is , the operator's respon­ sibility to make certain that it remains to the right of the center line, "And remember, keeping you r m in d on you r w ork c o u l d save vour life!" KM'IKON.MKVr \I R.WKIMi A c c o r d i n g t o a n a n a l y s i s o t l e g i s l a t i v e v o t i n g r e c o r d s c o m p i l e d b y t h e I l l i n o i s K i v i r o n m e n t a l c o u n c i l . . S t a t e R e p . ( " a I S k i n n e r . 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