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Twice Told Tales ii toOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCOOOOOOOOOOOCOOOOOOCOOOOOW PAGE 5 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY. AUGUST 5, 1 Wtl / FIFTY YEARS AGO _ , (Taken from the files of Aug. 4, 1927) Fox river's largest and finest bridge is fast nearing com­ pletion. As the old Fox river winds its way down through the state it is spanned by numerous attractive structures but it is safe to say that there are none more beautiful or imposing than the one, now under con­ struction, will be when it is completed in the near future. The bridge, which will be ap­ proached from the east bet­ ween the Charles Rietesel home and the Sohm property, will have its terminal on the west at Elm street, between the Riverside hotel and the George Kramer property and will be the final connecting link in Route 20. The place of honor at our Who's Who party table today goes to Miss Gladys Rietesel who is $3 richer than she was before reading Who's Who now being run in the Plaindealer. Next, the contest editor wil seat Ida Reynolds and Leone Givens to the left and right of Miss Rietesel, while the toast- master, in a few well chosen words, tenders these two $2 each as second prizes. A business transaction took effect on Monday afternoon, Aug. 1, in which Mrs. Ada Bobb disposed of her photograph studio to Henry Nielsen of DesPlaines. Mrs. Bobb has for some time felt the need of a relief from her duties which kept her so closely confined and was glad to accept the op­ portunity to give over her studio to a man whom she feels is competent and capable to continue with the work in a manner which will be pleasing and acceptable to her many patrons. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of August 5, 1937) Regular monthly reports at the City Council meeting show evidence that revenue from various forms of licenses, such as tavern vehicle, dog and special assessments has been collected very satisfactorily. For instance the dog tax, which has been the target of com­ plaint for several years, showed that $81 had been collected during the month of July. Of course, the heaviest revenue for the month came from tavern licenses to the amount of $1,933. Action was ^takea to provide a fireproof safe or filing cafapet lbr the purpose of safeguarding records and statistics vital to the operation and management of city affairs. The question of city water supply came in for serious discussion. Increased con­ sumption during the last ten years has kept the City Council wondering where we are going from here. The McHenry Country club and McHenry Brewery are heavy consumers. Since the water department is on a sound paying basis, it behooves the city dads to look into the future and be prepared for emergencies. A band of wandering nomads are encamped just outside of RingMfood where they made chairs ITdhv willow twigs. The camp is a large one with nearly a dozer/automobiles as well as trailers, etc. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of August 14, 1952) McHenry folks were getting flying saucer conscious last Wednesday evening about 6 o'clock when they saw a silvery object glide easily across the sky, heading in a southeasterly direction. Few doubted that this was the real thing and a few folks described the object as changing colors before it disappeared as suddenly as it came. Enlightment came a few days later when Chicago papers carried accounts which cleared up the mystery. It seems that the weather station at Minneapolis, Minn., had released a balloon which made its way directly over McHenry. Because of the abundance of publicity given to flying saucers of late, local folks naturally thought this was it. (Excerpt from Musin' & Meanderin') McHenry police have been kept busy this week in their attempt to solve the mystery of two local burglaries, both reported in the city early Friday morning, Aug. 8. When employees began work at the Buss Motor Sales garage that morning they found that drawers had been ransacked in the parts department. In­ vestigation disclosed that $373 in cash and checks had been taken. Some time between 11 p.m. and daylight entrance was made to the Shell gasoline station operated by Henry Pabst on Elm street. Four tires, three batteries, cartons of cigarettes, windshield wiper blades, spark plugs and more than twenty dollars in cash were taken. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of August 10, 1967) By a vote of 21 to 6, the county board of supervisors eliminated the Annex in Woodstock from further con­ siderations as a future site for the proposed court house. Prior to the vote, the Building commission, after recon­ sidering all suggested sites, presented its decision on the most favorable locations in this order: First, the Bigelow property west of Woodstock and south of the Bordon plant; second, the Austin property, west of the city and east of the Bordon plant; and third, the Annex property. When Lynn Krebs of East­ wood Manor begins her studies at the University of Illinois, Chicago Circle, this fall, she will take with her a wealth of memories of a year's interim study between high school graduation at M.C.H.S. in 1966 and college studies. Lynn returned very recently from Switzerland, where she spent a full year with the Heinrich Ruf family. A real treat for McHenry music lovers will be the ap­ pearance of the 566th Air Force band of the Illinois Air National Guard, O'Hare International airport, Chicago, which will perform in concert at the McHenry city park Friday evening, Aug. 11. Ron Bykowski of McHenry is a member of the band's trumpet section. Happiness adds up to different things for every person. • • • * Usually the victim of gossip has something others are jealous of. ONE-STOP __ travel service miAMTRAK TICKETS WMbTwi Wall Ckain-O-Lakts4 TRAVEL SERVICE 3405 W. Elm St. t. Illinois MOM flunlni • C>rthbnw end--T A trip to lurop«...M*xko ...Hawaii? You can campara Mtam all undar aaa raaf a» avr aWcal Wa aca a«aat« tac tKrovfliout ftio worMi Ar«o Code815 WANTED PEOPLE WHO ENJOY GOOD FOOD AT REASONABLE PRICES! FRIDAY SEAFOOD NITE PUBLIC ALWAYS WELCOME! SERVING 5 pm to 10 pm CARRTOUTS PISTAKEE COUNTRY CLUB 815 W.Bay ltd. Phone: 385-9854 The way to in--late Snug-fitting Andersen* Windows have always let you make the most of a beautiful view. (And that's more livable than no windows at all!) What you may not know is that Andersen Windows are also designed to save on heating and cooling bills. (And that's better than the old. leaky, drafty kind.) Because Andersen Windows are made of wood, one of nature's best insulators. And they're built two times more weathertight To help seal out than recognized air-infiltration atandards drafts and dust. ' With optional double-pane inaulating glaM. they also provide a major part of the fuekaaviRf benefits of single-pane flaw with storm windows, and only half the glass cleaning chorea. So save fuel and etyoy your vicar. I Mist on snug-fitting Andoraen Windows and Gliding Doon. . Art* 1*' - -- The beautiful way to save fuel. ALEXANDER LUMBER CO. McHENRY 9*» N. FRONT ST. 385-1424 WE ARE A STOCKING DEALER-SEE US AND SAVE. Fiesta Highlights V1UDAY. AUGUSTS Square Dancing-City Park-7:30 p.m. _ _ SATURDAY. AUGUSTS Sidewalk Sale-Btainaaa Districts-All Day Banjo-Beer Night-City Park-7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 Jaycee Chicken Dinner-City Park-Noon to 3:00 p.m. Parade--1:90 p.m. Water Flghte-RivenMe Drive-J p.m. WHO IS THE GREATEST? m County Farmers Should File Acreage Reports At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Whoisthe greatest in the kingdom of Heaven? And Jesus cffUed a tittle child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Ex­ cept ye be converted, and become as Uttle children, ye shall not en*er into the kingdom of heaven. St. Matthew IS: 1 - 3 Golden Gleams Alas! how difficult it is not to betray guilt fay our countenance! -Cicero. Whosoever shall keep the the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. -James 2:10. By the verdict of his own breast no guilty man is ever acquitted. ' * -Juvenal. McHenry county farmers are urged to report their 1977 acreage of barley, corn, grain sorghum and wheat to the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation service. "The importance of correctly reporting acreages cannot be overemphasized," Jim Lucas,' county executive director, McHenry county Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation service said. Crops should be reported on a field-by-field basis. He explained that the in­ formation may be needed to < determine eligibility for par­ ticipation in 1978 programs. If a set-aside is required for 1978, proposed farm legislation provides that it may be based on a specific percentage of the acreage planted in 1977. "It is anticipated that the 1978 programs will apply to all producers, those without allotments as well as those with allotments," Lucas said. "All 1977 grain producers should report their acres, even if they have not had cause to do so in the past because they had no allotment." ASCS previously asked for crop acreages before harvest. However, barley and wheat farmers have not been able to comply in many cases. "Farmers who have harvested barley or wheat should report the acreage as soon as possible, while evidence of the crop is still apparent," Lucas said. Applicants for all ASCS programs will be given equal consideration without regard to race, color, sex, creed or national origin. SUNDAY "HOr BUFFET AUGUST 7,1977 12:00 to 6:00P.M. ALL YOU CAN EAT INCLUDES: Soup, Salad, Rolls, Suttar and your choice of all Buffat Entraas *4" Children 10 Yrs. or Younger 79 n O m O OPEN I DAYS PER WEEK LUNCHEONS: 11:30-5PM DINNERS: 5:00-10PM FRI-SAT: 5:00-11PM SUNDAY: 12:004PM RT 31 N TO JOHNSBURG RD EAST TO RT 12 LEFT '? Ml TO NEW ENTRANCE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS: 815/675-2302 COMPUTE BANQUET FACILITIES AVAILABLE S/ * Why, McHenry State Bank?? THERE ARE MANY GOOD REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD OPEN YOUR ACCOUNT AT THE McHENRY STATE BANK. The McHenry State Bank: •has been serving the community since 1906. •has capital and reserve accounts of more than seven million dollars. •uses the money deposited to make loans to business and , individuals to help the McHenry area. •provides the finest, most convenient banking facilities available. •pays the maximum return on savings consistent with maximum safety. THESE ARE ALL GOOD REASONS, BUT POSSIBLY, THE MOST IMPORTANT REASON IS SHOWN HERE The McHenry State Bank is staffed by capable, con­ scientious people who are anxious and able to serve you. A good example of this is the NEW ACCOUNT DEPARTMENT where you will find Debra Benes ready to assist you. •949M Come In And Meet Her Today! \ cHenry State Batik X \K* i iBANK < h "A Full Service Bank Serving the Community with Complete Banking Service Since 1906" 3510 W. ELM ST., McHENRY, ILLINOIS 385-1040 FULL SERVICE BANK * \ .'.•..'J*- • v- ._r • l" *- <• "