The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

FCFMBER 28, ivn EARL WALSH So I Hear SPORTS EDITOR Since the Chicago Bears won that last ditch game last Sunday to put them in the playoffs, sports pages have spread a lot of ink about their greatness Bet some of those Bears are asking, "Where were you when we needed you?" Maybe Bill Veeck will have to sign up another midget as he did in St. Louis to get baseball back on the sports page. The weatherman dropped heaps of snow on us to knock out our Plaindealer Christmas party for the second time. Mentioned to Lori Wilhelm that it may have to be scheduled for next summer. "That may be a good idea, but maybe we would get a tor­ nado," was her quick reply. Guess we are snake bit. Didn't have the slightest idea there would be a basketball game here Tuesday night and had a surprise when Dick Rabbitt turned in a story on the game. Mundelein came to McHenry through the storm and beat our Warriors. Too bad they came. The morning mail brought a note from Lyle Turner headed "IT WAS BOUND TO HAP­ PEN". He points out that some people would like to move Christmas ahead of Thanksgiving so he is taking the liberty of moving St. Patrick's Day ahead. He enclosed a card post­ marked March 17, 1914 (one cent stamp) which the family found in their parents' collection Picutred is a pretty girl holding a shamrock. The message reads: From a certain girl, To a certain boy, Wishing him St. Patrick's joy. A certain boy will save that little treasure in his St. Patrick's Day file. Buy now, pay next year sounds inviting. It will strengthen the belief that it is better to give than receive until you receive the bills next year. Dreaming of a white Christmas makes one happy. Hope we don't get so much of that beautiful white stuff to turn a dream into a night­ mares. Hope you realize the Monday holiday dictates writing this column before Christmas. Holiday deadlines are enough to throw a fellow for a loop. 01 THE NEW YEAR mzlM AT THE V.F.W. NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 8PM To 2 AM - s Next on the program will be our annual New Year Resolutions. Some old ones are only slightly used. Christmas presents are wrapped so beautifully, then ripped open with abandon. 'Twas ever thus. Somebody should invent zippered bags that could be used over the next year. Enjoyed many nice notes on cards like the one Arnie and Alma Anderson wrote about greeting us once a year, but visiting with us every week through this column. At the close of interviews with Chicago Bear players, Bob O'Niell will have former Notre Dame greats on his program for a few weeks. We tune in WIVS (850 a.m.) every Friday morning at 7:35. Maybe Bob could follow up with baseball around spring training time. Will probably meet some of you late shoppers this weekend. Happy hunting! SS88SSS8S68S88MWS88K SNOWMOBILE NEWS awwwMMtmm Local Snowmobile Clubs To Hold Marathon Rescue Sunday Feb. 5 has been set as the date for the running of "Marathon Rescue", a benefit snowmobile ride sponsored by the Richmond Trailblazers, the Polar Pairs, and the Spring Grove Sno-Grovers to raise money for the Richmond Rescue squad. Members of their respective clubs will be seeking sponsors to fill their pledge cards, with all money being donated to the rescue squad. General Chairman of this event is Mrs. Maggie Arseneau and any questions concerning the "ride" should be directed to her at 678-3187. This ride can only be suc­ cessful if the people this rescue squad unselfishly services contribute generously. Please help when asked to sponsor a rider on his most worthwhile journey. T0RMALWEAR RENTALS for ALL0CCASI0NS MM 1214 N. Green St., McHenry JOIN THE PARTY! OPEN 711 ?I! FEATURING: HARD LABOR COVER $ CHARGE 5 oo 00 PER PERSON INCLUDES: FREE! BUFFET FREE! CHAMPAGNE FREE! PARTY FAVORS , t . . . McHenry Sophs Rally To Win Holiday Tourney Faced with a seven point halftime deficit, the McHenry high sophomores rallied for 43 points in the second half to defeat Marian Central 67 to 47. The smaller "Canes" with Caufield and Huemann leading the way overcame a 13 to 11 McHenry margin at the first period to score 20 pts in the second stanza and lead at halftime 31 to 24. ' Then the height advantage of the Warriors began to tell, as they had shot after shot at the basket, while the smaller Marian five, had difficulty rebounding with their bigger foes. Tommy Blenner's Marian team showed plenty of moxie, but just couldn't cope with the taller Warriors on the boards. It should be noted that the '"Marian team was playing without the services of two regulars, who were bedridden with the flu bug. However Bill Blankenhorn's team came to play, especially in the second half, and it gave the Warriors a 3 and 0 record in the round robin tourney. Jim Johnson with 18 pts and Tony Sroka with 15 led the Warriors. Caufield with 13 led Marian CentrldT ~ BOXSCORES McHENRY fg ft pf tp Jensen 2 12 5 Dixon 2 2 16 Johnson 7 4 3 18 Schoenig 3 0 3 6 Sroka 6 3 3 15 Bitterman 2 2 0 6 Zimbrick Brooke Mroz Totals MARIAN Caufield Balchunas Sharp Huemann Burg Slecdwich Recamp _ Juzwik Totals 1 1 3 3 0 2 0 2 14 16 24 lft 16 67 fg ft pf tp 5 3 4 13 5 12 18 11 lft 47 12 3 4 McHenry 13 11 19 24 67 Marian Cen­ tral 11 20 7 9 47 Frosh Five Win Three Games Forjj-l Record Coach Gary Gray's McHenry freshmen cagers had a very productive ' weekend, as they won three games to extend their record to 5 wins and 1 loss. They defeated Crown 64 to 50 as four Warriors scored in double figures, led by Keith Schaeffer with 18. The following game found the youthful Warriors a winner over Lake Forest 53 to 42. Frank Jakubieck with 18 and Gary Guetzloff with 16 pts led the Warrior attack. Bob Bryniarski and Gary Guetzloff with 13 pts apiece, paced the Warriors to their third victory in five days as they defeated Mundelein 51 to 44. The next home game for the young Warriors is Monday, Jan. 9 when they entertain Palatine Fremd. Game time is 4:30 p.m. BOX SCORES McHENRY fg ft pf tp Greve 5 3 2 13 Bryniarski 5 0 2 10 Jakubicek 4 2 2 10 Schaeffer 9 0 3 18 Zeller 6 0 2 12 Roltsch 0 12 1 2 3 4 Totals 29 6 13 64 McHenry 20 11 19 14 64 Crown 8 13 17 12 50 McHENRY fg ft Pf tp Greve 5 0 0 10 Bryniarski 2 0 5 4 Jakubicek 9 0 1 18 Sroka 0 1 1 1 Schaeffer 0 2 3 2 Guetzloff 8 0 1 16 Totals 24 3 11 53 1 2 3 4 McHenry 6 14 17 16 53 Lake Fores 8 9 9 16 42 McHENRY fg ft Pf tp Greve 5 0 1 10 Bryniarski 6 1 2 13 Jakubieck 1 1 3 3 Sroka 2 0 2 4 Schaeffer 1 0 1 2 Guetzloff 6 1 2 13 Neiss 2 0 2 4 Roltsch 1 0 1 2 Totals 24 3 14 51 1 2 3 4 MeHenry 10 18 14 9 51 Mundelein 9 14 14 7 44 4-H NEWS LINCOLN CLOVERLEAFS The meeting of the Lincoln Cloverleafs 4-H club was called to order at 7:15 Dec. 12. The American and 4-H pledges were led by Bobby and Bev Fink- beiner. Roll was taken and the secretary's and treasurer's reports were read and ap­ proved. We made plans to go to Sunset Manor, Dec. 17, to give the people there some cookies and other gifts. We also planned to do some caroling. We discussed whether or not our club should buy four signs to let people know that they are in Johnsburg. This is to be discussed at later meetings. The meeting was then ad­ journed to go caroling in Johnsburg. Refreshments were served. Beverly Finkbeiner, reporter TURNONS By Robert L. Stear, D.V.M. Manager of Vaterinary Services Nor den Laboratories DOES-mis LAD WHO WANTS TO MARRY YOU HAVE ANY MONEY? HOW< "YOU MEN, DADcnr. HE ASKED THE SAME ABOUT MOU/ V eter ina ry Of f ice V isits ^ Large dogs, nervous cats, concerned pet owners and a sprinkling of children...these are only some of the clients that gather in a veterinarian's waiting room. Proper advance preparation can make your stay in the waiting room a brief one and your visit with the veterinarian more productive. Although your veterinarian may offer specific suggestions, here are a few general hints for pet owners regarding office visits: Call for an appointment. Your veterinarian will ap­ preciate knowing the purpose of your visit in advance. Cer­ tain medical procedures require more time than others, and your call will allow office staff to plan their workday accordingly. You should also mention the number of pets you plan to bring with you. The veterinarian may need to order additional vaccine or other medication to accommodate an extra litter of kittens or pup­ pies. Arrive on time. The less time you spend in the waiting room, the less restless your pet is likely 1 to become. Those arriving late for appointments or demanding non-emergency care without an appointment only add to the crowding. Be prepared to control your pet while in the waiting room. Dogs should be leashed or harnessed; cats and small animals kept in carriers or boxes. Not all pets in a veterinary office are there because they are ill; those waiting for routine vac­ cinations may be ready to play. A lethargic cat can easily squirm out of our arms when startled by an inquisitive poodle. Provide your pet with water, but no food, the day of the scheduled appointment. The pet is less inclined to develop an upset stomach if food intake is limited. I Two Told Tales SOFT • WATER RENTAL No installation charge NEW fully automatic softeners TWO year option to buy with FULL rental fee deducted ONE phone call can answer any questions . per monui PHONE 312-259-3393 Ront-a-Soft, a division of the Arlington Soft Water company, Arlington Heights. Illinois 60004 Serving McHenry Area ^eforTkavinglarthe^^cer allow your pet a toilet stop. Place your cat near Its litter box or walk your dog. Once you meet with your veterinarian, the visit will be more effective if you remember these points: The veterinarian cannot immediately remedy the results of weeks of neglect on your part. If your pet has mange and hair loss over large areas of the body, treatment will require more than a bath and one application of salve. You must carry out the recommended treatment at home. Except in unusual cases, your veterinarian is not a pet groomer. Veterinarians are professional medical people, and their time and training is directed toward improving pet health. I'm sure that your veterinarian will be glad to demonstrate the basic rules of good grooming and pet hygiene, so you can perform these tasks at home. The more you understand about your pet and its care, the healthier your pet will be. Don't be afraid to ask your veterinarian for suggestions! Dr. Stear regrets that he is unable to personally answer letters from pet owners. He suggests that readers consult their own veterinarians when their pets have problems. ' FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of December 29, 1927) Conferences are in progress for an increase in the wholesale price of milk to the producers of the Chicago district. The fight is bftag led bar Representative Frank A. McCarthy oT Elgin, who was spokesman for a group of representative farmers from McHenry, Kane and other counties in the district, who called on Health Commissioner A.H. Kegel in Chicago to present their claims. The rigid enforcement of the Chicago ordinance requiring that all milk furnished to the Chicago distinct be from tuberculin tested cattle is forcing financial ruin on many dairymen in the Chicago district. Outside competition producing milk a distance oilrom 50 to 500 miles from Chicago does not receive the same rigid in­ spection as the milk produced in the close in territory. As a result the local territory is seriously handicapped. The Polly Prim tavern wishes to announce to those who do not wish to partake of the supper, which will be served New Year's eve, can secure reservations at three dollars per person which in­ cludes table, dancing, souvenirs and favors. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of December 30, 1937) The regular semi-monthly dinner meeting of the McHenry Lions club was held at Karls cafe Tuesday evening. The speaker of die evening, Albert S. Lewis, manager of the Waukegan office of the Social Security Board for Lake and McHenry counties, was in­ troduced. He explained the workings of the new law and then replied to numerous questions from the Lions club members. The tax rate for McHenry township to be used on the tax bills mailed next spring is 17 cents, next to the lowest rate in the county. Hartland town­ ship's rate of 12 cents is the lowest, while the 46 cent rate for Chemung township is the highest town tax in the county. The combined general levies and poor relief total $117,496.09 for the county, which includes 676,267.76 for relief of poor and $42,230.33 for geperal expenses. Tax leviea*f!ot McHeor* township will total $3,$90.53 for relief proposes and $3,090.52 for general expenses. Elections were numerous during the past year. M.J. Walsh was elected town clerk, with E.E. Bassett, Sibre Whiting and Albert Krause as justices of the peace, and Dr. R.G. Chamberlin was elected president of the grade school board and Gus Freund was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Matt Steffes. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of January 1, 1963) ~ ;>_#**• -After two complete tours of the city Monday evening of last week and following a long period of consideration over the merits of the many beautiful holiday lighting displays a group of three judges awarded first place to the Kenneth Leibach home in the Country club subdivision. The Leibachs, comparatively new to our community, within the last two years purchased and remodeled the four-story Goodman house, where they reside. In accordance with the three- year program for adult education planned for the community by the Agricultural Advisory council, the spring class for 1963 opens Monday, Jan. 12. The theme of the class meetings will be on swine management, with emphasis on feeding problems. It takes good farming in any man's county to raise 161 bushels of corn per acre, but that's exactly what Kenneth Marzahl of Woodstock did when he won top honors in this county. Other winners were George M. Whiting of McHenry, second; Earl of Spring Grove, third; Alvin Blomhorst of Mel' fourth. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files January 3, 1968) Nearly 10,000 postage ver ding machines, including at McHenry post office, will converted over the next thre months to reflect the postage rates, Postmaste] LeRoy Smith said this week New postage rates go into feet. Jan. 7, the postmaste^ noted. The new rates raise: class postage to 6 cents ai ounce, and postal cards to cents. The job of converting the thousands of voiding machine found in post office lobbie from coast to coast is massive that it will tl several months to complete ! Five different types of| machines are involved. Fifth annual Twelfth Night I ceremonies are in the planning stage, according to Larry Brusso of the McHenry! Township Fire Protection district, chairman of the 1968 event. The event is co- sponsored in McHenry an­ nually by the city and the firemen of Company I. The tree burning will be held promptly at 7o'clock on Saturday, Jan. 6, in the parking lot of the Savings and Loan building. Two groups involved in a lease on the McHenry County property where much of the county fair is held have developed an agreement * to terminate a 99-year lease at the request of Walter D6an, chairman of the McHenry county board of supervisors. NP Miss Dom 2206 was sold to Bobby Hull of Chicago Blackhawk fame for $4,000 in the recent production sale at Northern Pump Farms, where cattle were sold to sixteen states and two Canadian provinces. The heifer is the daughter of one of the leading N.P. herd sires. It was heartbreak week this past week as Coach Ken Ludwig watched his charges go down to a pair of consecutive defeats in the Batavia holiday tournament. The Warriors dropped a 67-66 decision to the Thornton Fractional Meteors, and then followed up with^ a heartbreaking 70-69 loss to'tjhe Vikings of Geneva. • • • • • • • • • ••••••••••••••••*••% t m NEW (Editor's note: Fg~-.--er--~ representative questions An­ swered daily by VA counselors. Full information is available at any VA office.) Q - I have National Service life insurance on a five-year level premium term plan, on disability waiver. Is U possible to convert this policy to a permanent plan while on waiver? A - All term policies may be converted to any one of the permanent plans of its type, at any time, while the policy is in force without evidence of good health. However, NSLI may not be converted to an endowment policy while the insured is totally disabled. Q -My annual income makes me ineligible for a VA pension, but I am in a nursing home. Jwi I eligible for regular aid afcd attendance from the VA? A - Since Jan. 1,1977, an «^d and attendance allowance may be paid to veterans whose entitlement to current law pension and aid and attendance would otherwise be denied because of income in excess of the statutory limitation, if the income is within $500 of the limit and if the veteran meets all other requirements for aid and attendance. Q - If I purchase a home financed by a VA guaranteed loan, must I occupy this property? A - Yes, you must certify that you intend to occupy the property as your home. Rolling Along Omaha, Nebraska, hosted the first national Log Rolling Cham­ pionship back in Sept., 1898. TO SP0IO NEW YEARS WITH US PETER VAN DYKE Md SHIRLEY SMITH imite you to make your HEW YEARS RESERVATIONS "WATERFRONT STAGE" Pgf Con p|f includes: Open Borf to 2 - luffet 4 Dessert Table Party Fevers and Dancing. Intertolnmam Singing and FfM F9NI F9R1 CALL EVEHINGS 344-0484 Chapel Hill Rd. At the Bridge