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}1 State In Second 100 Years Illinois in the nation's second hundred years^is the theme of the winter issue of the Journal of the Illinois State Historical society, Society^ Executive Director William K. Alderfer has announced in Springfield;* The issue begins with an* eyewitness account of the Illinois building at the Philadelphia Centennial ex^ position of 1876. In that year Illinois, along with the rest of the country, was "taking stock and marking progress." More than thirty such contemporary accounts of Illinois life to 1976 are chronologically presented in seven chapters, each drawn from letters or reminiscenses of rilinoisans or from reports from rare published sources, all ir)L the collections of the Illinois State Historical library. Illustrating the issue are more than seventy-five photographs, most qf which have never before been printed. Many of the selections give details about familiar topMp of general interest like health care, rural li(g, education, reform, and politics. One Putnam county physician, for example, writes that he prescribes "opium in full doses" for his patients; an Alton youth sets out to seek his fortune in Chicago, and becomes an early and en­ thusiastic convert to home electricity , a Charleston nurse volunteers for Red Cross duty in France and there establishes reading rooms for doughboys; southern Illinois coalminers angrily protest the coming of Prohibition; an Italian- American father from Highland Park prftudly sends his three sons'off to war on the side of his "adopted country" ; a young ' college student describes civil rights activities at Centralia anj^ Cairo. Many" of the stories are sobering: statistics from the deadly influenza epidemic of 1918; a shtfw of strength by the Ku Klux Klan at a Peoria rally in 1924; letters from men unable to support their families during the, Great Depression; an Illinois sergeanf s description of Hitler's "Eagle's Nest" headquarters; and reports of the first fallout- shelter drill in a public building! V Other accounts are light- hearted. „A Hamilton county adventurer and sailor records his impressions of the "Ertotic Orient" in 1902, members of a Quincy family gamely make their way through seven miles of "sludge" before the advent of "hard roads"; a Carroll county woman argues the case against "Big Business' in Savanna; and a Springfield law professor ruminates on the ting talents of Esther iliams and prevalence of "flat top" haircuts on teen-age boys. Although most of the ac­ counts are drawn from the letters and diaries of common people going about their The Village of 'Holiday Hills CHERI HOGLUND ROSEMARY HOLTZ 385-3944 344-0615 South African Nun Finds Work Challenging Santa wasn't the only visitor Christmas morn. After two years, Sister Joanne arrived home fronj Maseree, Lesotho, South Africa for a one month stay in McHenry. Sister Joanne is a member of the Holy Child Order and will be returning to Lesotho for one year to continue her teaching. She brought with her many beautiful slides of the country and its people, much to the delight of the interested viewers. Sister Joanne has found her * work . both challenging and very fulfilling. The Wegener family, Ron, Dee. Kelly, John, Eddie, Philip and Christopher gathered with others of the family at the home of Bernie and Lee Hiller to welcome home Sister Joanne and enjoy the Christmas feast. Also attending the holiday festivities were Marion and Jim Biere and their six children and mom, Agnes, and Gary Barbier. . CHRISTENING 9 Aimee Kathryn Novak was baptized Sunday Dec. 26 at Zion Lutheran church in McHenry. Aimee's older brother, Tom, was honored as his sister s Get more independent than ever with On-Farm SYSTEMS SALE On-farm grain storage pays for itself quick -- in profits, pride and independence. And the best in the country is right here in town! We at FS have a full line of best quality grain drying - han­ dling - storage equipment. We've got people trained in putting together successful systems. And we're going to be here at all times to serve our neighbors. r£\ DRYING AND STORAGE BINS gs3 HOPPER BOTTOM BINS gsj GRAIN HANDLING AIDS g*J STORAGE BINS . ® « gsj BIN ACCESSORIES gs) SUPER B DRYERS McHENRY FS Woodstock "* McHenry Elkhorn, Wise. Marengo Huntley everyday life, some selections describe activities of prominent Illinoisahs. Florence Fifer Bohrer, first woman to serve in the state senate,", describes her work on behalf of displaced persons; sons of Greene Vardiman Black, "Father of Modern Dentistry," discuss their problems with printing Dr. Black's^masterful textbook; and United States Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman gives his reasons for supporting woman suffrage in 1917. This issue of the Journal, the last of three special Bicen­ tennial issues, was compiled and edited bv the Journal staff: Editor Ellen M. Whitney and Mary Ellen McElligott and Kathy Ranalletta. They were assisted by Paul D. Spence, Janice Petterchak, and Sandra Stark of the Historical Library. Membership in the Illinois^ f State Historical Society is operf to anyone. Members receive^ the quarterly Journal, special discounts on other historical publie$ions, and invitations to attend two historical society meetings each year. Individual copies of the Journal may be found in most public libraries or may be purchased from the society. Further information is available from the Illinois Statev - Theatre Courses Among MCC Spring Offerings PAGE 1$ - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5. 1977 f v The Theatre department at McHenry County college offers two courses for the Spring semester. Introduction to Theatre; a three-hour course, will be offered on Thursday nights from 7 to 10 p.m. This course is designed for in­ struction on just what makes good drama. Class discussion and" the study of plays and playwrights, along with the exploration of theatre history, will show how significant theatre is in today's world. This is a course not only for the potential actor or critic but for greater appreciation for a theatre-goer; . . Theatre practice, a course offering 1 to 3 credit hours, will be held on Tuesdays from 2 to 3:30 p.mk*with iab times to be arranged. Acting, directing, designing, costuming, lighting- all phases of theatre practice are included in this course. Individualized and group projects provide practical working experience in the area of theatre most interesting to Historical Society, Old State Capitol, Springfield, IL 62706. you. Plays produced will tour schools and community organizations Nancy Loomis will be the instructor in both classes. "We will also have Kenneth Frankel, theatre director and Affiliate Artist from the Woodstock Fine Arts association, conducting classroom workshops in our theatre practice course," said Ms. Loomis. "It will be exciting for the students to receive tips from a professional director." , She received her Bachelor's degree "in theatre from Macalester college in St. Paul, Minnesota. While attending Macalester she did summer stock in Michigan and worked with community groups in Sty Paul. As a resident of Crystal Lake, she helped organize and has directed plays for the FCC Community Players group (First Congregational church), and has directed plays for the Church's children's group. Registration for these classes may b& done in person starting Jan. 3 through the first week of classes. Classes begin Monday, Jan. 10. / THERE IS STILL TIME TO START YHE NEW YEAR RIGHT' Register now for Spring Semester classes at McHenry County College. Credit classes begin January 10. (Register in persori through *|<#lj|nuary 14.) .•^JMcHENRY COUNTY Adu!t.£or:;inuing Education classes begin January 31. - ^ (Register by phone or in person through January 21 See schedule or call College for registration information after this date. CULLEGE Rte. 14 and LuGas Rd. Tel. (815) 455 3700 oo °*J Crystal Lake, III. godfather while' a family friend, Danielle Tansey was given the privilege of being godmother. Parents, Mike and Erna Novak, returned home to serve cake and punch to those who shared in Aimee's blessed day. BIRTHDAY BOUQUETS Go to Bill Bruyn on the first day of a brand new year, to trustee Marty Lewandawski on the second, Jimmy Kottke on the fourth and Gloria Smith who celebrates on the fifth. EDITORIAL This column has been receiving news of village vandalism. As friends and neighbors we can sympathize, but without your support for the village board and their ac­ tivities, things are not going to change. Those of you with complaints or suggestions should reach one of the trustees during the month or better still attend a board meeting and talk to them before they begin the business at hand. Without your support and assistance the village Cannot grow and prosper. Elections will be held in April and new trustees will be voted in. The village board is looking for residents who care enough about the village to get involved and help, even.-run for the available" positions. Think about it. i HAVE A NICE DAY Auto values. i 60 i Installed free. GO GETTER 60--TYPE 27. 27F, Cold Cranking power. 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