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SECTION 2 - PAGE 4 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY. OCTOBER 21. 1OT7 FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oc­ tober 20, 1927) Saturday, Oct. 22, is the date set for the grand opening of the Palace Recreation room which is located in the basement of the new Walter E. Carey building on Green street. Under the management of Messrs. Earl E. Monear and Emil M. Gier, this new bowling alley and billiard and pool room has been in preparation for some time and when the building was first under construction those two progressive men saw the wonderful possibilities of an amusement room and at once procured a lease for the basement. Stoffel and Reihansperger, the enterprising insurance men whose office is located in West McHenry, and who probably do the largest insurance business in McHenry county, report that between Jan. 1 and Oct. 16, 1927, they have paid out in losses the huge sum of $82,846.86. The McHenry county board of supervisors committee appointed to act upon the feasibility of retaining a detective agency to track down liquor and slot machine violators in the county, met at Woodstock recently, but other than a thorough discussion of the issues at hand deferred formal action until a later meeting. The Oliver typewriter patents and special typewriter machinery have been sold to the Oliver Typewriter Com­ pany Limited of London, England. This announcement was made last week by John W. Whitworth of the Oliver company. , FORTY YEARS AGO • (Taken from the files of October 21, 1937) A regular dinner meeting of the McHenry Lions club was held in Lily Lake. President Duker presided. The guest of the evening was S.H. Freund supervisor for McHenry township on the County board. A series of questions pertaining to township government had been prepared by Mr. Mc Cracken's class in the high school and a copy of these queries was handed to each man at the table. Tragedy struck in this vicinity Saturday, when one of the many train-automobile crashes, which have occurred so frequently during the past weeks, claimed the life of J.F. McLaughlin, about 64 years old, of Ringwood. The fatal, accident occurred at a rural grade crossing about a mile north of Allen's Grove, near Clinton, Wis. While in Milwaukee, Wis., Sunday, Harold Bacon had the misfortune to have his automobile stolen. Mr. and Mrs. Bacon had been visiting her father and had left the car for only a short time when they came out to find it gone. The car was recovered Tuesday when the police sent for Bacon to come and get it. It was found not faf from the place it had been stolen and had been driven about fifty miles. McHenry's up and" coming football squad ran into a spirited St. Mary's eleven last Friday and met their first setback of the season by a score of 19 to 7. TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oc­ tober 30, 1952) The long awaited presidential election becomes a reality next Tuesday, Nov. 4, when thousands of voters throughout the land go to the polls to cast their vote for favorite can­ didates. Illinois voters have a proud tradition to maintain in that day. That tradition is the outstanding record the citizens of the state have established at the polls in the past four presidential elections. The Illinois turnout ranged from a high of 80.8 per cent to a low of 68.6 per cent. Regular work' became in­ cidental for McHenry firemen this past week for they found little time for anything but their volunteer task of putting out local fires. In all, fifteen were extinguished during a seven- day period. Residents of McHenry county purchased a total of $104,896 United States Defense bonds in September, 1952, according to figures received from the Treasury department by Harold J. Bacon of Crystal Lake, volunteer county chairman of the country's United States Defense Bonds committee. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oc­ tober 25, 1967) 1 Excitement filled tfie crisp air Sunday at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church. Ground breaking ceremonies for the new educational unit marked another milestone in the rapidly-growing church for wuicn original construction began less than three years ago. The first service at Shepherd of the Hills was conducted in June, 1965, with an enrollment of eighty children and sixty-five adults. Today the church has 525 baptized members and 297 ' con-., fir mat ions. » • f t . g, • » »#) • • # »f { Fire-Emergency Tips | (Another in a series of ar- cleaning solvents that clean ticl«f on fire prevention and even better than gasoline with other emergencies written for&r less danger of fire. Police Chief Richard Clark-^MeHenry.) your- information by the Firefighters of Company I, and Lieut. Kenneth Espey recently attended a law en­ forcement conference spon­ sored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of discussing "The National Crime Information Center" and Legal Decisions Affecting Law Enforcements." Ideal weather conditions prevailed last weekend to assure McHenry high school one of the finest homecoming events to date. The annual two- day festivities were marred only by the Warriors defeat at the hands of the Dundee Car- dunals by a score of 7 to 0. Candy Fossum. was crowned homecoming queen. At the last meeting of the village board of Lakemoor, plans were discussed for im­ provements on the village hall and on roads in the community. Brother Of Local Woman Promises Vows Ceremonies marking profession of both solemn and simple vows of ten Dominican men were held last week at St. Rose Priory, Dubuque. Brother Harry Byrne, O.P., made profession of solemn vows Oct. 11, during the Eucharistic liturgy. He is the brother of Mrs. Joan Wirtz of 1508 N. Freund avenue, McHenry. The Wirtz family are members of St. Patrick's parish. Brother Byrne is currently engaged in theological studies at Aquinas Institute. Appointments Gov. Thompson recently appointed John P. Daros of diicago to the seven-member Illinois Educational Facilities authority (IEFA) which makes tax-exempt financing available to private institutions of higher education for the upgrading of their facilities. Earlier in the week Thompson appointed Dennis H. Block of Glen view as a member of the Board of Review of the Illinois Depart­ ment of Labor. The board settles questions of eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits. 16 Ways To Get Burned With Gasoline At this very moment more than 100 million cars are carrying in their tanks over a billion gallons of gasoline with very little danger to anyone. You seldom hear of a gasoline fire in an automobile other than one resulting from a collision. Not so with the negligible amount of gasoline that is used around the*, home. Once gasoline is pumped into a portable container, fire and explosionsO&gin to happen. People arcHpist not aware of its extreme flammability and often violate every rule in the book when handling it. Check your habits. Are you aware of the ease with which gasoline ignites? Here are ten ways in which you can misuse gasoline and bring painful burns or even death to yourself and your family. 1. Store It In The Wrong Con­ tainer If everyone stored gasoline in a UL-approved container, gasoline fires would be slashed dramatically. An approved container has a broad base that makes it almost impossible to tip over and a spring-loaded cap that prevents the inad­ vertent release of flammable vapor. But even a cheap gasoline can is superior to what some people use to store gasoline. There was the Portland, Ore., ' man who, during the gasoline crisis, filled three old TV picture tubes with gasoline! Gasoline in a bottle resulted in second and third degree burns to a three-year-old Missouri girl. She knocked over the bottle in the basement of her home. It spilled over the floor and ran under the clothes dryer, where, it ignited. 2. Use It To Clean Paint Brushes A nine-year-old Kansas boy suffered first and second degree burns on his face and arm when the gasoline he was using to clean paint brushes ignited. Not far away in Iowa, a 10-year-old boy was killed in a fire that started when a spark from a stove ignited gasoline used to clean paint brushes in the family kitchen. \ ' In most paint brush fires the gasoline is touched off by a stove pilot light, but in one case it was a candle. Any hardware or paint store sells paint brush 3. Smoke While Handling It A cigarette or a match can set off a gasoline explosion or fire. A 17-year-old Massachusetts boy was burned on the legs, hands and head when he and two other boys were siphoning gasoline from a car. When the fuel spurted up die hose and spilled out, a cigarette in the hand of one boy ignited the gasoline. The eaae with which gasoline vapor can be touched off by a smoker is illustrated by what a Kentucky newspaper described as a freak accident. A man was using gasoline to kill suckers on a stump near his home. Twenty feet away, his wife was working on her flowers unaware that the humidity after a rain had held the gasoline vapor near the ground. When she lit a cigarette, the gasoline ex­ ploded. It knocked her husband down, but he quickly got to bis feet and sprayed her with the garden hose. Nevertheless she suffered first and second degree burns from ho* hips to her ankles. 4. Use It Near An Ignition Source If there is an unholy alliance that starts a gasoline fire, it forms when gasoline and a water heater are brought together. Judging from newspaper accounts, water heater pilots are the most common ignition source for gasoline fires. In Michigan, a 13-year-old boy died in a fire that started when an open can of gasoline was stored near a water heater. Some fires occur when teenagers bring their bikes or motorcycles into a basement or a kitchen (yes, a kitchen) to clean parts with gasoline. The volatile vapor finds its way to the pilot light of a stove or water heater. No one has an excuse for bringing gasoline into the living quarters of a home, since there is no legitimate use for gasoline inside. 5. Use It To Clean Floors Surprising as it may seem, many people use gasoline to clean floors or strip wax. A Fort Worth man who was using a gasoline-soaked rag to clean floors lit a cigarette. The vapor exploded, and he was burned over 90 per cent of his body. A Memphis, Tenn., woman died in a similar floor cleaning accident when the gasoline was , ignited by a stove pilot light. The description of the accident in the local press had little deterrent value. Within two months," two other accidents occurred under similar cir­ cumstances. One fire heavily damaged two apartment houses and die other seriously burned a 63-year-old man on his face, legs and hands. t. Flip A Switch A suburban Pittsburgh man smelled gasoline in his garage and went to check the source. When he saw gasoline leaking from bis car, he pressed the switch to open his garage door and ventilate the building. A spark from the electric motor apparently ignited the gasoline vapor, causing an explosion and fire. He was hospitalized with first and second degree burns on his face, arms and legs. * Gasoline vapor needs only the smallest spark to ignite. The arc from an electric switch is enough. If you smell gasoline vapor, ventilate but don't provide an ignition source. 7. Mistake It For Something Else A Montana brother and sister, preparing for a sleep-out on the lawn, decided to start a little warming fire with fuel oil. The "fuel oil" turned out to be gasoline that exploded, spreading flame over the girl's body and clothes. Across the continent in Rockaway, New Jersey, an 11-year-old boy was badly burned when he threw what he thought was water on a fire. Yes, it was gasoline. Gasoline should always be stored in a properly marked container and out of reach of thpse too young to read and heed labels. 8. Use It to Clean Clothes Gasoline is a good solvent for oil, grease and fresh paint, so it's not surprising that some uninformed people use it to dry- clean clothes--with disastrous results. The wife of an Iowa executive suffered painful burns on the face and hands when gasoline- soaked clothing in a washing machine produced vapor that was ignited by a spark from the motor. f. Use It To Start A Fire In The Fireplace Gasoline may be quicker than paper and kindling wood-- and so is the tragedy. For a Montana family, it meant painful burns for the father and a home burned to the ground. The fire started when gasoline was used in the fireplace. When the flames finally burned out, only the fireplace was left standing. 10. Leave It Uncapped Gasoline produces flam­ mable vapor so readily that an uncapped container can be a hazard. In Coldwater, Mich., a 2-year-old boy died and three other members of his family were burned when vapor from an uncovered can of gasoline stored in a stairwell was ignited by a gas refrigerator. Another uncapped can figured in an explosion and fire in Sunnyvale, Calif/ When a young man drove his car into the garage, he knocked over a five-gallon can of gasoline that wasn't capped. Moments after he left the car, vapor from the gasoline reached the pilot light of a water heater, setting off an explosion and fire. Health Tip (From the American Medical association) BACKACHE' Oh, my aching back! How many times have you heard someone say that? .Or said it yourself? Backache is such a common ailment among civilized man that there are very few adults who haven't had a touch of it n o w a n d t h e n . . 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A soft, saggy bed and<low, soft chairs contribute to backache. Chairs ideally should be firm, straight and have the contour of a normal back. A low-heeled shoe is best for standing or walking. High- heeled shoes throw the posture off balance and increase strain on the lower back. Loafers, ballet slippers or sneakers may contribute to backache if worn extensively. In lifting heavy objects, keep the back straight and lift with the knees and thigh muscles, rather than bending over and straining the spine. Like most other ailments, backache may be aggravated by emotional tension or anxiety. Treatment of backache varies with the cause. When it's due to strain, usually rest, heat and a pain reliever will help. Massage in moderation may relieve discomfort. Your doctor also may recommend exercise to strengthen the muscles of the back and to improve posture. Blood Spots Very infrequently, blood spots may appear in eggs. They may be lifted out before cooking and do not alter nutritive value, cooking performance or taste of the egg. [~POLT«TTCKETS ̂ George J. Mayer, 4120 Park­ view, McHenry, disobeyed railroad signal with a train approaching. Frederick L. Nichols, Wauconda, improper lane usage. Stephen J. Turk, 3312 W. Ringwood road, McHenry, disobeyed stop sign. Terry L. Neff, 2311 N. Country lane, McHenry, faulty equipment. Donald D. Schiavone, 4701 McCullom Lake road, McHenry, driving without headlights when required. Ralph C. Mullens, 1118 Pleasant, McHenry, no valid driver's license. Robert P. Prather, 507 Mineral Springs, McHenry, driving while license suspen­ ded. i Jerome W. Rochette, 2604 Shorewood drive, McHenry, speeding 47 in a 30 mph zone. Marilyn E. Romme, 4722 N. Hilltop drive, Wonder Lake, speeding 48 in a 30 mph zone. Gregory S. Pickrum, 4414 E. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake, no valid registration. Gregory S. Pickrum, 4414 E. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake, improper lane usage. Brenda L. Edelman, 3702 Pilmore road, McHenry, speeding 55 in a 40 mph zone. F. R. Tirade, 4311 W. Crystal Lake road, McHenry, driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Thomas E. Kane, Woodstock, no valid registration. Kenneth R. Meddings, 4218 Sioux lane, McHenry, improper starting. Monty L. Corso, 4602 Ramble road, McHenry, improper lane usage. Monty L. Corso, 4602 Ramble road, McHenry, failure to reduce speed to avoid an ac­ cident. Monty L. Corso, 4602 Ramble road, McHenry, driving while under the influence of in­ toxicating liquor. Robin Butler, 517 Kent road, McHenry, fleeing or at­ tempting to elude police. Robin Butler, 517 Kent road, McHenry, disobedience to traffic control device. Kenneth S. Peorehi, 2801 Michael street, Wonder Lake, Wonder Lake, transportation to open liquor in a motor vehicle. Kenneth S. Peorehi, 2801 Michael street, Wonder Lake, no valid driver's license. >CTTIOATXOMAI.NU College Honors | IN DRAMA PRODUCTION Maribeth Karas of McHenry is among cast members in the Wheaton college drama production of "Carnival", scheduled for presentation Oct. 28-29 and Nov. 4-5. Maribeth is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruno C. Karas of 212 S. Lily Lake road, McHenry. FALL GRADUATE William Wallin of 102 W. Bay road, McHenry, was the recipient of a bachelor of general studies degree from Roosevelt university at the end of the summer session. • • • * Discipline is some­ thing for every child to learn but the lesson re­ quires a wise teacher. FREE 1 -lb. can Maxwell" House A.D.C. brand coffee . . . specially blended and ground for automatic drip makers. rwf- mate the non-dairy creamer from Carnation that gives cof- fep more body, more flavor. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there For help with all your family insurance needs, see: Dennis Conway 3319 W. 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