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SECTION 2-PAGE 8 PIAINDEAIER -WEDNESDAY, MAY I) W7 H1CIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPe< Twice Tales FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of May 12, 1927) McHenry and vicinity was whipped by a terrific wind and rainstorm late Monday af­ ternoon that killed many head of valuable livestock, paralyzed public utility service and left thousands of dollars in property damage in its wake. The storm broke a little before 1 o'clock, as the climax of a day of unsettled weather The smoke gray cloud which swept up from the southwest left a jagged line of ruins covering a narrow path which could easily be followed across country from the southwest through McHenry county to the east through Lake county. The country surrounding McHenry seemed to suffer more damage than did the city itself. The farms south and east of town seemed to be the hardest hit by the gale, there being scarcely one that did" not have some damage done by the storm. Citizens of McHenry will be offered an opportunity next week to subscribe for the Boy Scouts for 1927. A drive is to be inaugurated throughout the county for funds to promote this great work. Floyd E. Covalt has been appointed as the special representative in charge of McHenry and vicinity. The public is invited to enjoy a real treat on Monday, May 19, when the spring musical program will be given by the high school pupils at the auditorium. As stated before, through the efforts of the American Legion, the high school band is to be presented with a complete set of uniforms. They constitute a cape and cap of blue serge, with lining of orange satin. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of May 13, 1937) A petition signed by citizens of McHenry, asking for the re­ routing of Route U.S. 12 through McHenry, was presented to the board of supervisors at their meeting at Woodstock Tuesday. The petiiton asked that the board request the state highway department to make a new survey of the highway, making a short cut through the city, a distance of three fourths of a mile. Heavy traffic and the fact that the present highway passes directly in front of St. Mary's parochial school is given as the cause of the request The board voted to present the matter to the state highway department upon motion by Supervisor S.H. Freund The Kramer Boat company has opened a salesroom in the Huck building on Elm street, where the Gar Wood Century boats and Thompson outboard motors and canoes are on display. While repairs will be done at the factory, various accessories will be carried here. The place, which was formerly Smith's garage, has been remodeled and a large show window put in and an experienced salesman will soon be employed. Twenty-four little children of St. Mary's school received their First Communion during the 8:30 Mass last Sunday, May 9. After many weeks of preparation the little ones eagerly awaited and joyfully welcomed the dawn of the happiest day of their childhood. Miss Ethel Jones and Mrs. C.W. Goodell of McHenry, with other members of the McHenry County Business and Professional Women's club, will attend the sixteenth annual convention of the Illinois Federation, which is being held in the Palmer House in Chicago. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of May 15, 1952) A crowd of several hundred music lovers are expected to attend the second annual music festival which high school music groups will unite in presenting this week in the school gymnasium. Featured soloist will be Miss June Browne, one of the outstanding coloratura sopranos in the Chicago area and a popular soloist with The Northerners. Miss Browne will be ac­ companied by Glenn Welty of McHenry at the piano. Mr. Welty is musical director of The Northerners. Boy Scout Troop No. 162 of McHenry is planning for a Court of Honor tonight at the American Legion home. The program will open with the showing of a short film on Scouting, after which there will be skits by the various patrols. The Fox river claimed its second victim in less than two weeks on Wednesday evening when Shober Hairston, 73, of Chicago drowned near the dam. The elderly man was fishing when he slipped from a large rock on which he was standing and fell into the water. The hitting and pitching of Co* nie Miller played a large part in Richmond's defeat of the Shamrocks last Sunday at Richmond. Connie pitched the first four innings before ne nad to quit on account of a sore arm. Until that time he had allowed only 2 hits, an infield hit by Paul Judson in the first inning and a line drive single to left by Harry Stilling. The final score was 6-1. TEN YEARS AGO i Taken from the files of May 18, 1967) A memorable afternoon has oeen planned for Stfhday, May 21. when McHenry Post. No. 491 of the American Legion for­ mally dedicates its attractive new home and, grounds. Following the raising of the American flag by the post color guard and rifle squad, assisted by the Viscount color guard. there will be an invocation by the clergy. Harry Conway has been named by the trustees of the McHenry township Fire Protection district to the post of new assistant chief, Glenn Peterson remains as assistant chief in charge of fire prevention code. In his new position Conway appointed Gary Go ugh, who has been elected captain, and Robert Hanson, lieutenant, as acting officers until June 1 when they will assume their offices. John Shay was elected secretary- treasurer. Four McHenry area mothers were the recipients of gift certificates from the Chamber of Commerce in the first Mother's Day promotion held here in recent years. Bertha Bell Bergstad, at 92, the mother of thirteen children, was the oldest to register in the local contest. Two ladies shared the contest for mother with the most children, Mrs. Joseph Freeman and Mrs. Albert Hutter each has fourteen, children. Winner of the prize for having the most grand­ children was Mrs. Peter Miller, the proud grandmother of fifty- six, twenty-three girls and thirty-three boys. A well-balanced Waukegan team shot a 318 at the McHenry Country club to easily beat 13 schools for the right to go down to Champaign to compete for the state championship this weekend. McHenry shot 333 for 3rd place. Frank Cuda shot a 79 for a tie for 3rd place. Aches and Pains Approximately 50 million Americans suffer from some form of arthritis. CHAthPERSON As a Mental Health Chair­ person, Mrs. Elizabeth Raepenach will recruit volunteers to go house-to-house in Pistakee Highlands during May. Anyone interested in becoming a Bellringer volunteer may contact Mrs. Raepenach at 312-497-3988. France is providing with aircraft. 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