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PAGE 16- PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. JUNE 1. 1977 wice Told Tales FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of June 2, 1927) On Tuesday, May 3t, a special election was held in the second ward for the purpose of electing an alderman for the vacancy caused by the resignation of Peter W. Frett when he was elected as mayor of the city. Raymonds. Howard was the only candidate and consequently there was no excitement over the election, with the small number of 27 votes cast. "Cappy Ricks" Peter A. Kyne's most successful three- act comedy, will be presented at the Empire theatre at McHenry, June 10. The Graeme Players company is the most s u c c e s s f u l r e p e r t o i r e organization in Chicago, and is under the personal supervision of Sigpd Graeme, who has directed many of America's play hits. This is the second visit to McHenry by the Graeme Players. Last August they presented "It Pays To Advertise" at the Empire. On Sunday, May 29, the silver jubilee of St. Benedict's church at Chicago was celebrated. Many members and friends Attended the special services in which twenty priests took part, led by Cardinal Mundelein. Sister Jeremia of this church is a sister of John Blake and others in this vicinity, several of whom attended the celebration. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of June 3. 1937) Celebrating the silver an­ niversary of his ordination to the priesthood, as well as that of his first Mass. Father William A. O'Rourke, pastor of St Patrick's church, was guest of honor at a dinner Wednesday evening in the church hall. Nearly 300 parishioners were present to enjoy the evening with their beloved pastor and presented him with a purse as a token of their esteem and ap­ preciation of the imoprtance of the anniversary. Earl Walsh served capably as toastmaster and called on several of the parishioners who responded with short talks. A large clubhouse, improved fairways, greens and tee-^ffs, along with other im­ provements, totalling $3,000, should make golfing at the McHenry Country club this summer a greater pleasure than ever before, in the opinion of the directors and others interested in the club. Commencement exercises will be held at the Community high school auditorium June 4, when the thirty-three graduates will receive their diplomas at the seventeenth graduating exercises of the L m < i i W PUBLIC NOTICE 450 LUCKY HOME OWNERS One of the world's largest manufacturers of aluminum siding has created a new type of specially insulated aluminum siding for your home. For the first time ever, a WRITTEN 50% FUEL - SA VINGS GUARANTEE THE FIRST 450 HO^ES WILL BE DONE AT HALF PRICE!! Call Collect 815-385-6889 if you live in McHenry, Cook, Kane or Lake Counties. This means we can reside your home for one-half ohe cost of any aluminum siding on the market today. If this notice does not appear in your paper, call us. school. Col. Marshall C. Graff will be the speaker at the commencement exercises and will have for his subject, "Today-A Challenge or An Alibi". TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of June 12, 1952) McHenry folks have un­ consciously been humming that old favorite, "Dry Bones" since a human skeleton was found buried in a gravel pit southwest of the city on Tuesday af­ ternoon of this week. A few weeks ago. McHenry Sand & Gravel opened the second gravel pit on the old Wattles farm, a mile from the city. As three employees were digging there on Tuesday afternoon. Phil Doherty, using the large company machine, uncovered several long planks before he was surprised to come upon a skeleton which was intact except for hands and feet. Sister M. Junilla, O.S.F., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Stilling of McHenry, will mark her twenty-fifth year as a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis on June 15. Sister Junilla entered St. Joseph's convent, Milwaukee, Aug. 28, 1926 and was invested with the habit of the order on June 15, 1927. After completion of a Novitiate of two years, she was sent to Sacred Heart sanitarium in Milwaukee where she has been stationed since that time. Memories which will linger for many years in the future were formed last week as the result of three local graduation exercises in which 190 McHenry area young people took part. Harold Vycital, commander of the Legion post, presented the annual awards to SPRING 1 TONIC f o r L E A K Y o r P L U G G E D RADIATORS A plugged or l*oky radiator can moan costly repairs, a spoilod vacation. Havo us cloon and ropair your radiator. Our sorvko is fast, work is guarantoad. • Radiators • Air conditioning • Steel Sales ADAMS BROS. (Next to Gem Cleaners) 3006 W. Rte. 120 McHenry Ph.: 385-0783 Louise Barbier and Paul Marke, as outstanding seniors in scholarship, leadership, courage and honor. Louise is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Barbier of McHenrv and Paul is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Marke, Sr., of Wonder Lake. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of June 8, 1967) As the meeting of McHenry's city Council opened Monday night, a group of residents from the Venice avenue area protested the decision of the Council to remove the fence at the easterly end of Venice avenue at Park street. Council members explained the ad­ vantages of opening the roadway, but the group present wanted no part of it and reached a point of discussion where Alderman Pitzen defended the integrity of the Council with strong resent­ ment. The Telegraph Savings and Loan association presented a petition for annexation of acreage bounded by IU. Rt. 120 and Draper road. At the request of Attorney Looze, the petition omitted Draper and Curran roads since the city is in no position to take over ad­ ditional maintenance at this time. The largest class ever to graduate at M.C.H.S. will march onto McCracken field Thursday evening. June 8. Talks will be given by the class president, Tim Koleno, and the vice-president, Carl Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Jack M. Davis of McHenry, have received word that their son. Pilot WO-I John K. Davis, 22, a helicopter pilot on a gun ship, was shot down in the demilitarized zone on the last big push in May. The young man was rescued im­ mediately but received machine gun wounds in the leg. He is now recuperating in a hospital in Japan. Davis has been awarded the Purple Heart, Presidential citation and other decorations. • • • • No human beings agree upon the meaning of happiness. A-l HEARING AID SERVICE Free Loaners - Complete Service on all Makes Custom Earmolds - 30 Day Trial on New Aids Try Before You Buy! Maico-Oticon-Radio Ear Qualitone Custom Made All in the Ear Models R0BT. STENSLAND & ASSOCIATES 3937 W. Main St., 385-7661 Behind-the-ear AID .. nn Reg. $239 199 Clean your and save A dirty air conditioner has to work harder. That wastes money. When your air conditioner is dirty, it has to work harder That takes more energy And you end up wasting money A good periodic cleaning will make your air conditioner ; " : more efficient, and will help you save on its operating costs It's possible to clean most window units in only about 10 minutes You should check your owners manual for specific clean­ ing and maintenance instructions, but in most cases the steps to follow in cleaning are very simple And the more thoroughly you clean, the more money you'll save. Vacuum the filter and save a little. First pull the plug. Then take off the front panel, and care fully remove the filter You can vacuum it while it's still in place, but it's easier to clean the filter well if you remove it first Wash the filter and save si little more. Your owner 's manual will tell you whether the filter in your air condi­ tioner is the kind that can be washed and reused If it is, you can get the filter even cleaner by first vacuuming it, and then hand washing it in warm water and a gentle detergent The type of soap recommended for washing woolens is best ' jgf suited to this job Save on central air. If you've got central air condition­ ing in your home, there are several steps you can t to keep your central-^ir system running efficiently Remember to clean-efre place your furnace filters regularly Clear away any debris from around the outdoor unit And keep grass and shrubs trimmed back to 12 inches away from any working parts A call for help may help you save. If you've had your air conditioner for several years and have never cleaned it before, it could take a qualified serviceman to perform the kind of maintenance and repairs that may be necessary In an older unit the condenser coil, refrigerant charge, and motor parts may need expert attention conditioner money. More ways to save. The idea of using timers on air conditioners is catching on You can plug your window unit into an auto- ^ matic timer made especially for air conditioners It works just like the kind of timer you'd use to turn your lights on automatically when you're away from home You can set the timer so that your air conditioner comes on an hour or so before you get home from work on a hot summer day That way your house will be comfortable when you arrive, but you'll be using less electricity And your air con ditioner won't be running all day long. There's one last thing you should remember about air con­ ditioners, especially if you're thinking about buying a new one Air conditioner effi­ ciency varies from model to model, depending on what we call the Energy Efficiency Ratio, or EER The higher the EER, the more cooling you get for your electric dollar, year after year It's easy to figure out the EER Attached to every air conditioner is a metal plate showing that machine's watts and BTU's To'get the EER, just divide the watts into the BTU's We recommend cin EER of 8 or more The more efficiently you use energy, the less energy you waste, and the more money you save And an efficient air conditioner can save you plenty. Commonwealth Edison Working for you. The Village of Holiday Hills C'HFRI HOC.H AD ROSEMARY HOLTZ 385-3944 344-0615 Two Birthday Hostesses Have Busy Weekend It was a grand happy bir­ thday weekend for Paulette Canady and Lori Holtz, as both girls celebrated with parties Saturday, May 21. Paulette started the happy day festivities with her afternoon party. The children enjoyed cake, ice cream, punch, and party games. Helping Paulette celebrate her seventh year were sister Michelle, brother Tommy, Buffy Catanzaro, Jill and Kris Hoglund, Lori and Debbie Holtz, Val Nothnagel, Eddie and Phillip Wegener, Paul Mahon, Terry Priko, Tommy Cuzman, Kim Mid- dleton, and cousins Donald and Valray Tonnelli. Lori Holtz was happy hostess to her friends and family later that evening. Five ballerinas danced across Lori's cake which was served with ice cream, candy, and root beer. Gathering around the table to sing the traditional birthday song were sister Debbie and brother Joe, mom and dad, Grandma and Grandpa Lubas, Aunt Sophie, Uncle Jeff, Mike, Judy Ericsen and Jesse, Kris, Jill and Eric Hoglund. Our wishes for many more happy days go to both girls! "GREAT AMERICA" BIRTHDAY Great America was privileged and honored to have as their guests the delightful and charming "group". The occasion for such gaiety amidst the splendor of this very popular Theme park was the celebration of the birthdate of Noreen DeWitt. Helping to make the day perfect were friends Cathy Hoglund, Priscilla Kasperzak, Sue Mahon, and Chris Szamlewski. The appreciative host in turn gave the girls thrilling ex­ citement and adventure. Survivors of the day included Mim and Billy DeWitt and Donna Kasperzak and son C.J., who relaxed in comfort while viewing the many shows. It was a fun day for everyone. SCHOOL DAZE Hilltop third graders enjoyed their "end of the year" picnic at Moraine Hills state park. The kids enjoyed the nature trails, lakes and the unique experience of a thunder shower that only fell over the state park. (A few mumbles were heard blaming the fourth grade teachers for the freak cloud.) Nevertheless, the kids found the refreshing shower the perfect end to a perfect day. Picnickers from Holiday Hills included Jill Saunders, Scott Thietje, Denise Ozuyk, and Jody Reese. Not to be outdone by roving Hilltop students, Edgebrook second graders enjoyed a trip to Shedd aquarium last week. The kids enjoyed the beautiful coral reef display alopg with the many species of colorful fish, sea snakes, and ocean turtles. Those enjoying the trip from Holiday Hills were Carrie Jaramski, Cathy Carroll and helpful mom. SaJ|ty Carroll. GET WELL WISHES ; Jessica Lewandowski, avid autograph hound, has recently added several names to her vast collection. The names are always handy; permanently displayed on the cast she is wearing on her arm which was broken as the result of a fall. Her collection will soon be gone though, as broken bones heal quickly. You might have noticed Bill Holtz hobbling around on crutches this past weekend as his knee injury went from bad to worse when the stitches opened during a mad chase between the family pet and the family master. Final score: pet - 1, master - o! Some people have all the luck! Right, Bill? GRADUATION COORDINATION Shirt off my back? Sure! Sox off my feet? Of course! During graduation week festivities, recently, an eighth grade graduate asked her dad if she could borrow a pair of his striped "tube" sox to wear to the class picnic. Dad only briefly looked up from his A.M. paper and smiled resignedly to O.W. & M. (observing wife & mother). "Sure", he said. Minutes later, the eighth grade graduate entered kitchen sans striped sox. "How come?" inquired dad. A little bit of flustered em­ barrassment passed before full knowledge broke. Pushing back from the breakfast table, good- pa-pally removed the coveted sox with the necessary color coordinated stripes from his feet and handed them to his very grateful eighth grade graduate. O.M. & W., trying very hard not to choke on coffee-mixed laughter, added her kiss to that of daughter's, by now hurrying to catch the bus in color coordinated bliss! Family member names were omitted by request. WOMEN'S CLUB Couples' club would be a more appropriate title for the June meeting. On the eighteenth, the gals will be escorted by their husbands when the Crystal Bowl hosts a Scotch doubles tournament. Reservations can be made through Mrs. Timothy (Lorene) Farr, by June 10. Hope to see you there. Swimming lessons are to begin shortly. Have you registered your child? If not, please contact Mrs. H.D. (Sally) Carroll. It has been brought to my attention that mothers are still needed to supervise at the swimming lessons. Please volunteer your time for our kids, m BIRTHDAY BOUQUETS ...to Becky Lonergan and Elmer Mettelka June 2, John Grether June 3. Larry Gueths on the fourth, Patty Maras June 6, and Tom Mahon on the seventh. And anniversary roses to Jack and Abby Emerson June 5. v VILLAGE NEWS The board appointed Bill Sch­ midt as the new building in­ spector. The new design for the village vehicle stickers will be the winning entry of Kurt Roth. HAVE A NICE DAY --1 Village of McHenry Shores Jude La Francis 385-5067 Dinner-Play For Shoreline Club July 8 Friday, July 8, the Shoreline club is sponsoring an evening of dinner and a play at the Shady Lane playhouse in Marengo. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. The play is entitled "Not Now, Darling" and it's a raucous adult comedy. The price includes the complete dinner (entree, beverage, and dessert), reserved seat theatre ticket and gratuity. Tickets may be purchased anytime up to June 26. For further informaiton, call Mrs. John (Karen) Novotny. TROOP TOGETHERNESS Tuesday, May 24, the Girl Scout Juniors participated with the Brownies in their Fly-Up ceremony. The Fly-Up ceremony celebrates the moving up of the third grade Brownies to the next level of scouting. This "flying up" to the new level was achieved by the following girls; Jill Blake, Dawn Gorham, Patricia Kapp, Charlene Norman, Laurie Panning, Kim Smith, and Cheryl Winrimer. After the ceremony the girls enjoyed hamburgers, fries, and cokes and sang songs. Both troops No. 415 and No. 417 joined together for a great turnout in the Memorial day parade, too. . CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES Being unable to acquire a list of the names of the McHenry Shores young people who are graduating this spring, I'll take this opportunity to wish all of those graduates from McHenry Shores a hearty c o n g r a t u l a t i o n s . W h e t h e r you're graduating from junior high or high school, the future is yours; reach for it. BIRTHDAYS June 1 John Ferbrache will be eighteen years old. June 2 is Marian Barrows birthday. Joyce Benham has her big day June 3. Mary Lou Heald, Ed Olbinski, and Bob Luerssen share a birthdayJune 6. And June 7 Seven Csajaghy will celebrate his fourth birthday. Best wishes for many more happy birthdays. Farewells, tears, anxieties, fears, hope-graduation day. Crime Resistance Tips The best way to help a stranded motorist is to drive to a telephone or gas station and to send help back to him. If stranded in your automobile, raise the hood, turn on emergency flashers, lock yourself in the car, roll windows down one inch and ask anyone who offers to assist to call the police. Look into the rear seat of your automobile before opening the car door. Resist Check Passers Thoroughly identify anyone cashing a check. Note this identification on the check. Be aware of cashing checks on distant banks. When walking, walk near the curb and away from shrubs, alleys and dark doorways that may hide an assailant. Coal Countries Nearly 90 per cent of the world's coal deposits lie in three countries: the Soviet Union, the United States and the Peoples Republic of China 385-4520 I BEAUTY SALON spurgeons This week only -- you can walk through our lingerie department and choose anything there at FREE LA Y-AWAY! 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