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/- -A SECTION 2-PAGE 5-PLAINDEALER--WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1977 D OPE OODCIOOO OOP o Q Q o COOOOOOeOOOOOMOOOOOtt wice Told Tales FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of May 19, 1927) Hundreds of pupils from the public and parochial schools and citizens of this city assembled at the McHenry depot about 10 o'clock Wed­ nesday morningto welcome the carload of fish which the state Department of Conservation had announced would arrive on that day. A stranger coming on thM train would have thought thai it was the Fourth of July instead of May 18. After placing the immense car on a siding the crowd was permitted to go through the car and look at the thousands of fish which were later dumped into the water of Pistakee Lake, near Bald Knob. * The annual program and graduation exercise of the rural grade schools took place at the Community high school on Monday evening of last week. The program which was made up of schools in this locality, was witnessed by a large and appreciative audience. Over 500 seats were sold. An unexpected treat was in store for those who attended services at St. Mary's church on Sunday morning at 10:15 o'clock. At this time the choir singers from the Holy Cross church at Batavia, of which Father Lehane is the pastor, rendered several beautiful selections. The director of this choir is Charles G. Frett, a former resident of McHenry, and very well known here. (Taken from the files of May 26, 1927) Althoug the weather has not been the most favorable for the pursuit of the popular game of golf, yet many of the most interested players could be seen on the links Sunday. At this time the third eighteen holes were played by those entered in the C.N. Owen cup competition and the fourth and last eighteen holes will be completed next Sunday. A real treat was enjoyed by those who heard the first an­ nual band concert of the high school band, assisted by the high school orchestra and the boy's and girl's glee clubs at the auditorium on Thursday evening, May 19. The high school band was perhaps the center of interest as this was their initial appearance in their new uniforms which were made possible through the cooperation of the American Legion. The annual commencement exercises, which will be the culmination of all the im­ portant events which mark the close of school, will be held at the Community high school on June 3. The Senior class this year is the largest class ever graduated from a McHenry high school and is composed of thirty-six members. The class officers are President, John Fay; vice-president, Earl Conway, treasurer, Frances. Johnson, and secretary, Lorena Jepsen. The sixth annual opening of the Fox Pavilion will take place Saturday, May 28, and continue on May 29 and 30. The regular season's dance schedule is Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Fox will feature Johnny Constantine and his Rhythm Kings of Chicago. FORTY YEARSAGO (Taken from the files of May 20, 1937) With the back to the farm movement bringing an ever increasing demand for rural land, McHenry and Us adjacent community is experiencing a noticeable increase in the sale of local farms. This is due to the influx of wealthy Chicagoans, who are being attracted into new territory within com­ muting distance from Chicago by the unlimited choice of desireable property at reasonable prices. Mrs. Marion Thompson, district director, and her mother, Mrs. Eva Springer, past district officer, were guests of honor at the regular meeting of the McHenry unit of the American Legion Auxiliary Thursday evening. Poppy Day will be observed in McHenry county May 22. There was plenty of base- circling last Sunday afternoon when the Johnsburg baseball team traveled to Volo and came out on the short end of a 16 to 9 score. J. Paddock and Wally Smith batting in the number 3 and 4 spots in Volo's lineup, cracked out four hits apiece to lead the winner's attack. "Bud" Miller, besides handling the mound duties with 9 strikeouts to his credit, led the Johnsburg attack with 2 homers and a double. The Johnsburg boys outhit their rivals 16 to 11, but were guilty of five errors. (Taken from the files of May 27, 1937) People of McHenry and vicinity, as well as summer residents and daily com- munters to Chicago, will rejoice in the good news con­ cerning better train service brought to us by the Chicago and Northwestern railway. Beginning June 1 an additional and faster summer service between Williams Bay and Chicago will go into effect, providing two morning trains to Chicago and two returning in the afternoon. Both trains will make the run to Chicago in about an hour's time. Eighth grade promotional exercises for rural schools in the McHenry district were held at the local high school Friday evening. A total of thirty-nine boys and girls received their eighth grade diplomas from schools in the McHenry district and no doubt many of them are looking forward to entering high next fall. "Florence's Shoppe" is the name of a new shop which will open next door to the Variety store on Riverside drive on June first. The owner of the shop will be Miss Florence Rothermel, who plans to carry a full line of fine grade hosiery in different prices and a variety of shades. She will also do dressmaking and having had considerable experience in sewing is prepared to do all kinds of work in that line. . Property owners in this vicinity are hurrying to get their taxes paid this week before June first when the first installment be comes delinquent and will have a one per cent penalty added each month until paid. Personal property taxes also become due on June 1. The second in­ stallment becomes due on Aug. 1. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of May 29, 1952) The Pistakee Yacht club on Pistakee Bay, which was organized in the summer of 1897 and chartered by the state of Illinois the same year, will open its fifty-fifth consecutive season on Saturday, May 31, with their annual round-up dinner dance. The Yacht club this year is planning a full season of sailing regattas, races and social activities. Dinner dances will be held throughout the summer. Further evidence of the growing popularity of McHenry as a community in which to live and do business was brought out at Monday evening's meeting of the newly formed Chamber of Commerce, when it was disclosed that several large industries had shown a very real interest in locating here. William Green of McHenry was elected commander of the county council of the American Legion at the annual election meeting which took place Thursday evening at Hebron. The local man is past com­ mander of the McHenry Legion post, adjutant of the eleventh district and senior-vice- commander of the council, this past year. Commander Green is service officer for the Illinois Veterans Commission in this county and in DuPage. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bond, a new residents in our com­ munity about three years ago, have come to consider McHenry as their own home town. Mr. Bond is vice- president and business manager of Science Research of Chicago, while his wife conducts McHenry Scoring Service for Science Research at 110 Main street, West McHenry. The local branch office is in connection with Employee Inventory, the first major industrial relations aid which SRA is supplying to business and industry. (Taken from the files of June 5, 1952) The thirty-second annual commencement exercises will be held in the McHenry Community 1 high school gymnasium June 6. . Eighty seniors will receive diplomas. Fifty graduates of St. Mary's - St. Patrick's school will receive their diplomas at St. Mary's church at the 8:30 Mass June 8. Ronald Wayne Fredricksen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivar Fredricksen of Wonder Lake, graduated May 24 from Nor­ thwestern Military and Naval academy at Lake Geneva, Wis. He attended school there for four years after his graduation from Harrison school in Wonder Lake. Miss Mary Jean Doherty of West McHenry received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at the annual commencement exercises at Rosary college, River Forest, June 2. George Goranson of McCullom Lake was awarded his bachelor of science degree in aeronautical engineering at the 100th commencement exercises of Purdue university, Lafayette, Ind. Donna J. Smale of Wonder Lake was among the graduates of Northern Illinois State Teachers college. If plans progress as now indicated, McHenry may have a Moose lodge in the near future. A group of local men met with Gordon Main of Mooseheart to discuss plans for forming a lodge here. Meeting with Mr. Main were Clyde Carr, Richard Jager, Dale Thomas, George Haack, Joseph Wiser, Jr., George Collette and Herman Kreutzer. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of May 25, 1967) Two break-ins in McHenry's business district occurred sometime early Monday morning, but in only one of them were items taken. A rock was thrown through the front door of Mi Place tavern and restaurant on Green street. Beer, liquor, old coins and tools were taken and a cigarette machine was broken. Outside and inside windows at McHerny theatre were broken, but nothing was found missing. Summer school at M.C.H.S. Insulate this spring and save. Spring is off-season for insulation con­ tractors/ so you can save now on installa­ tion costs. It makes good sense to insulate now, before the hot weather starts. Most people wait for the extremes of weather to remind them that they need to insulate. So springtime, with its milder weather, ends up being the best time to line up an insulation contractor. You'll have a better chance of getting the job done right away, and you'll probably also save on installation costs. And go right on saving this summer. Hbupay for what you waste. Good insulation will lower your cooling costs. Your house needs adequate attic insula­ tion, not only in the winter, but in the summer, too. That's because your air-conditioned house needs a barrier against the summer's heat just as much as it needs protection against the winter's cold. How much money can insulation save you? Estimates of savings from home insulation range from 20 to 30 percent of yearly energy costs. Don't forget--savings will show up on both your heating and air-conditioning bills. Investing in insulation pays off in more ways than one. Not only will you help conserve energy, but you will also increase the value of your home. That's one reason why many Savings and Loans and local banks are willing to help finance the cost of the job. Commonwealth Edison has an attic insula­ tion finance plan to help you. For details on insulation costs, call a qualified insulation contractor (consult the Yellow Pages or your local newspaper). If you're a single-family- residence customer of ours and you install adequate attic insulation (R-19 or more is recommended), we'll finance the installation costs ourselves. (Keep in mind that any reputable contractor will certify that your insulation was installed as specified.) For more information on our attic insulation finance plan, call this toll-free number: 800-972-5782. J Act now, while you still remember the bitter cold of this past winter, and what it cost you. Commonwealth Edison Working for you. r will begin Friday, June 16, for all classes except driver education, which begins June 12 and consists of three one- month driving sessions and one four-week session in classroom work. At the recent annual meeting of the Blackhawk Area Council, Inc., Boy Scouts, A1 Bake of McHenry was among new members elected to the executive board. In unprecendented action, the woman's auxiliary of Memorial Hospital for McHenry County has awarded four nursing scholarships to young women aspiring to a career in nursing. Kathy Freund, McHenry high school, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Freund, and Theresa Etten, McHenry high school, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Etten of McCullom Lkae, were among the winners for 1967. During last Thursday's storm, when tornado warnings were issued for several counties, including McHenry, Civil Defense Director John Shay and Police Chief Richard Clark remained at the city hall for radio reports, while Assistant Fire Chief Glenn Peterson was at the fire station prepared to blow the warning siren if necessary. (Taken from the files of June 1, 1967) After many months of planning and construction, McHenry Savings and Loan association will celebrate the completion of their new quarters with a grand opening celebration June 3. On hand for the ribbon cutting will be Walter Dean, chairman of the county board of supervisors. Mayor* Donald Doherty and Chicago Bears Star, Johnny Morris. * Approximately 303 seniors will march to the traditional strains of "Pomp and Cir­ cumstance" as they enter the M.C.H.S. gymnasium next Sunday, June 4, for the annual Baccalaureate service. Rev. Raymond White of the Com­ munity Methodist church will give the address of the evening, using as his topic, "Ingredients for a Successful Life." Seven members of the first McHenry County Junior college board were elected to office last Saturday, representing five county communities but ex­ cluding McHenry. High vote getter was E.C. Nichols of Marengo. Also elected were Thomas J. Parsley of Crystal Lake, Joan Hill, Crystal Lake, Cal Skinner, Sr., Crystal Lake, A.D. Leschuck, M.D. of Har­ vard, J. William Banker, Jr., Woodstock, and J.F. Harris, M.D. of Richmond. McHenry county contributed four of the more than 500 death toll in the nation over the Memorial Day weekend. None of the fatalities occurred in the McHenry area. Horticultural Tragedy A fungus that came from Japan in 1904 wiped out America's chestnut trees in a 50-year span It's been termed the country's worst horticultural tragedy. TE Ml principal, and Richard Mikus, music director, holding the first place plaques won by Marian Central Catholic high school'* concert chorale and concert band at the Illinois High School association state music contest held at Kaneland high school. Both groups received excellent comments on their tone production, musicianship, and their selection of music. The concert chorale performed "The Fiddle" by Brahms and "Cum Sane to Spiritu" from Vivaldi's "Gloria." The concert band performed "British Eighth March" by Elliott. "Chorale and Cappriccio" 'by Giovannini and "Incidental Suite" by Smith. Photo by DeWane CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY spurgeons Fun and Sun Days Ahead! Get Set This Week and Save Men's Frayed Bottom Shorts For Summer Reg. $4.99 199 Check these out -- pure cotton in favorite pre- washed indigo denim. 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