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Twice Told Tales FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 22, 1928) Inheritances are good, bad, or indifferent. When they are good they are actively sought after, but when bad or in­ different no one pays much attention to them. The present city administration inherited a burden of debt from its predecessor, which inherited a like burden from its predecessor, and so on. The people understand the situation fully, and likewise understand that it should be corrected instead of being allowed to continue indefinitely. Mayor Frett and the aldermen have this perception, and have made an effort to face about by asking the voters to endorse a bond issue of $60,000 at an election to be held Saturday, March 24. Many taxpayers believe they are taxed heavily enough now, and no additional burden should be laid upon them. But if they will reflect that they are members of a going corporation, which must have credit to enable it to function efficiently they will find that the bond issue will not be an added obligation. The city owes the money at the present time and all of its business must be conducted under that handicap. If the voters do not pass this bond issue at this time, the bonding power of the city will be changed on July 1, 1928, and then it will be too late. Signed by the City Council. A very pleasant evening was spent by the past oracles and about fifty members of Fox River Valley Camp, No. 3251 Royal Neighbors of America at their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, which proved to be a birthday party in honor of the camp which was twenty- two years old on March 15. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 24. 1938) It is expected that a new $150,000 bridge across the Fox river at Johnsburg will be commenced tjiis year, ac­ cording to Supervisor Stephen H. Freund, who was given a promise to that effect at a recent visit to Springfield. In fact, plans for the bridge are ready now and are awaiting the appropriation of $150,000 for the work, which will probably be made some time in May. The new bridge will be built just south of the present site and will be a substantial structure of iron, steel and cement, 450 feet in length, over the river, in addition to the approaches. Iron structure is being used in long bridges. -Not only officially but in a most realistic fashion as well, did spring arrive March 21, with high winds, also remin­ ding residents of this territory that March winds are still in vogue. It was at 12:43 a.m. Monday morning that spring made its arrival with the sun on the job during the day to bring the temperature up around 75 to establish another record for this time of year. A plate glass window in John Stoffel's store on Main street was broken Friday morning in an unusual manner, when fish poles in the back of a Knox truck shattered the glass. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 2, 1953) Memories covering twenty- five years of guiding the youth of the McHenry community were recalled last Sunday evening as faculty members of the McHenry grade, junior high and high schools and board members and guests-about seventy-five in all -gathered to honor six teachers for at least a quarter of a century of in­ struction in the local school system. Those honored were Miss Nellie Doherty, Supt. C.H. Duker, Mrs. Joanne Rulien, Miss Helen Stevens, Leonard McCracken and Miss Mary Kinney. A-l HEARING AID REPAIR SERVICE Fr-- Loan«rs-Compl«t* Service on all Makvs Custom Earmolds-30 Day Trial on Now Ald». HOME SERVICE gOg SHUT-INS I TRY BEFORE YOU BUY! Moico-Oticon-Rodio Ear Qualitone Audiotone T«l«x-Sono Tone Custom Made All in the Ear Models BATTERY SALE 40% DISCOUNT ALL SIZES! SERVICE CENTER WEDS 1:00 TO 4:00 OTHER HOURS BY APPT. R0BT. STENSLAND i ASSOCIATES 3937 W. MAIN ST. MCHENRY, ILL 385-7661 Also MT. PROSPECT 109 S. MAIN 392-4750 Continuous differences between two teachers at Harrison school, Wonder Lake, has brought about the resignation of the physical education instructor and the firing of the administrator, who has asked for a hearing. Fred Zandier, employed as a special teacher of physical education and John Lathrop, eighth grade teacher and administrator of the school are the two involved. The Miller Porkies won the 1953 McHenry county semi-pro basketball championship by defeating Hebron 68 to 57 in the first round, then defeated Crystal Lake in the semi-finals by a score of 88 to 61. The boys then went on to win the championship by taking the edge over Cary 53 to 51 in the finals. TENY&ARSAGO (Taken from the files of March 29, 1968) The McHenry Township road district will undertake many road construction projects this coming year according to High­ way Commissioner Clarence Regner. He added that the engineering is 90 percent complete and most easements have been secured. One of the larger projects will be Barnard Mill road from Hogan farm to the Barnard Mill bridge, ap­ proximately one and one-half miles. This road improvement will provide better drainage, modify curves, increase sight distance, and give a 10-inch base gravel and 3-inch (B-5) blacktop. Persons wanting to cast absentee ballots in the April 12 McHenry County College election will be able to obtain their ballots beginning April 3. (f Ray Bujak, Jr., bowled a 661 series, with games of 206. 212 and 243, with the Monday Nite Commercial at McHenry Rec. this week. Unlike many big series, he kept getting better each game. atwoc~oooooooiionnnnffntfiTifftT^tTrtttrii"* ******* POETS CORNER bceBooooooooaooonflBBOBenooBBOoooooaaooooftOO' The following are words to a song written by a young McHenry girl, Sandy Smith. The words of her poem are fitting as spring arrives. - - When Will Spring Come? When will everything change? When will the flowers bloom? When will everything rearrange? When will spring come? When will birds start to fly? When will children play? When will kites fly by? When will spring come? • * J - When will cherry blossoms drift? When will grass turn green? When will the air give us a lift? When will spring come? 4-H NEWS LINC OLN CLOVERI.EAFS The March meeting of the Lincoln Cloverleafs 4-H club was called tc^order March 13. The American and 4-H pledges were led by George Franz and Tanja Cvitkovic. Roll was taken and the secretary and treasurer's reports were read and approved Sue Malenius read a letter from the National 4-H Supply Service telling us about the signs for Johnsburg. She read another from the American Income Life Insurance com­ pany informing us about the insurance coverage that was paid for with the dues. There was a report on the paper drive that was held March 11. The club received $95.95 for the paper, but had to pay Mr Sproull $47.97 for his work in delivering and sup­ plying the truck for the paper collected. . PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, MARCH 24. 1978 on 4-H camp was followed by refreshments. Bev Finkbeiner. reporter We then discussed having a rummage sale, possibly to be held at the K .C. hall April 22 or 29. Mrs. Vyduna announced that the Share-the-Fun skit will be presented Saturday. April 15. No time is certain yet. She also discussed the Public Speaking contest and the Demonstration contest that was held earlier this month Jodi Beutel received the spot of first alternate. It also was an­ nounced that there would be a meeting for the first and second year people in foods and clothing. The meeting was adjourned and Debby Grigs gave a talk on trees. Linda and Tom Maiorca gave a short talk on baby­ sitting. A presentation of slides EDUCATIONAL^) I 40* I I I I j College Honors j [ ! KKC(MiMZKI) McHenry students James .J Cole of 402 Country Club drive. Joan M Lingeman of 5401 Am By lane, and Pamela L. Perrewe of 4322 N. Wilmot road, were among Purdue university students who received distinguished student rank for the fall semester of the 1977-78 school year Bald Eagle declared en • dangered species. Spring Carpet Sale all new carpet styles for 1978 have arrived^, all sale priced March 24,25,27 (closed Easter) Tidy has purchased over 173 rolls of fresh and exciting new carpet styles for 1978. These carpets are from Lees, Cabin Crafts, Evans & Black, Horizon, MillikenVnd Coronet-- the most famous names in carpet. Over 173 magnificent decorator colors to choose from! Prices Start From $C95 $1095 sq.yd. to sq.yd i0% }°M f«OtCs ' °30 % & t The Largest Selection in all of Northern Illinois. (Carpets above are made by Lees and all of them are not part of our Spring Sale) OUTDOOR GRASS CARPETING HAS JUST ARRIVED... Our new spring selection is here' Over 20 colors in stock -- choose from 7 fabulous qualities Guarantees on fade resistance from 2 to 7 years Residential and commercial carpet is available $ 3 9 9 $ f t 9 5 *q vd to 8 sq.yd. •100 s OF NEW REMNANTS HAVE ARRIVED FROM LEES AND EVANS & BLACK •OVER 50 ROLLS OF SPECIALLY PRICED CLOSE- OUT CARPET ARE STILL IN STOCK. •SAVE UP TO 30% ON NO-WAX VINYL FLOORS - DO-IT-YOURSELF - BUY FROM OVER 50 ROLLS OR CHOOSE FROM OVER 100 REMNANTS. Choose from carpet th is weekend for your new house - or to add the perfect touch to your remodel­ ing. Pr ices are rapidly r is ing th is year and r ight now is the perfect t ime to buy. Don' t miss the unique op- port uni t \ to save and see the largest 1978 introduc­ t ion of new carpet stock in Northern I l l inois. unvcARPETs 1 1 V I & R U G S Hours. Monday. Thursday, Friday 8 9: Tuesday. Wednesday, Saturday 8 5, Sunday 12 5 200 WASHINGTON ST./W00DST0CK, ILLINOIS/815-338-1000