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April In State 100 Years Ago SECTION 2 - PAGE 7 - PLAINDEALER -WEDNESDAY. APRIL 26.1978 < Kaster and Its Storms, and Lesser Events) (Special from the Illinois State Historical Society, Old State Capitol, Springfield, 111. 62706) April, 1878 was a dull month for Illinoisans until, on the twenty-first, Easter brought release from Lenten restric­ tions and ushered in damaging wind, rain, and hail storms. The lack of social or other activities during Lent was explained by the Chicago Inter- Ocean: "A stranger sojourning in Chicago might think, with some cause, that its society was composed entirely of Episcopalians or Catholics, or that the other religious denominations were so inferior in numbers or independence tha4 they could indulge in no festivities whatever without the sanction or assistance of the sects who are bound to observe the solemn season of Lent." There were, however, some lesser events during that April recorded in the century-old files of newspapers in the Illinois State Historical Library here. Easter morning in Chicago was "clear, bright, inviting," and the churches were profusely decorated with "calla lillies, white and red roses, violets, heliotrope, carnation, pinks, and smilax." Most churches held at least three services, two in the morning and a children's program in the afternoon. All had overflow attendances that began to assemble an hour before the doors were opened. One church provided benches along the walls and at another the "obliging ushers" borrowed chairs from homes in the neigh­ borhood. In Springfield the Daily State Journal reported, "Easter day was probably more generally observed than ever before." The Easter storms began in Iowa and did not reach Illinois until late in the day. At Coal Valley three bridges of the Rock Island and Peoria railroad were washed away, at Galesburg "nearly 300 panes of glass were broken at Lombard university," and at Morris "the heavy winds blew down a number of fruit trees and outhouses." At LaSalle "a large ice-house was demolished" and at Mendota "the ground is covered with beautiful white blossoms from the cherry, peach and apple trees, and it is feared that the crop prospects are considerably lessened." The hailstones were described at Wenona as "averaging as large as hickory nuts," and in LaSalle County they measured "two and a quarter inches long." At Galesburg a horse was killed by the "large hailstones" and two men "were bruised terribly before they could find shelter." The operators and workers at the Rock Island and Moline sawmills were happy, however, because the heavy rains reached up into Wisconsin and the logs that had been cut in the winter could now be floated down to them. The winter had been so mild that the supply of ice cut and stored for summer use was about 40 percent of the usual amount. A reporter for the Cairo Bulletin went on an "interviewing expedition" to the "wholesale ice dealers of the city " and found that several had gone out of business, others GIFT TO LIBRARY - Members of the McHenry Woman's club are extremely proud over results of another successful benefit. A check in the amount of $550, representing this year's net proceeds, is being presented to the McHenry library to purchase a microfilm reader. Above, Mrs. Hugh Locker, co-chairman, and Mrs. William Givens. chairman, look on as Mrs. Grover Elmore, president of the club, presents check to William J. Bolger, president off the McHenry Public Library board. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD "Broadway Sounds" Musical Benefit Musical theatre, new and old, first produced on the New York stage will be featured in "Broadway Sounds", a three- performance benefit sponsored by Woodstock Opera House Community Center, Inc., April 28, 29, and 30 at the Woodstock Opera House. Curtain times are 8 p.m for the Friday and Saturday performances, and 2:30 p.m, for the Sunday per­ formance Directed by Teri Dirren- berger, "Broadway Sounds" presents a chronological sampling of classic productions ranging from "Can Can" to "Chorus Line" and "Godspell". Reserved seating is available at the Woodstock Opera House. "These performances will aid our current goal of providing funding for the maintenance and improvement of the Opera House at restoration standards," states Lillian Strohm, president of I wuiMPn SUE APRIL 28 thru MAY 14 SAVE 20°/. 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On the same day the Northwestern University team played a "picked nine" to a 6-6 "draw" Another April event was a "Necktie Party" at Ullin (Alexander county), but it was not a lynching as dictionaries define the term. The Cairo Bulletin reported: "All the ladies present had on calico aprons, each one of different make and trimmings, and with each apron there was a gen­ tleman's necktie to correspond, the neckties were placed in envelopes and the gentlemen by paying twenty-five cents were entitled to supper for himself and lady and the privilege of drawing, and the lady having on the apron to correspond with the tie was the gentleman's partner." h\ JOSKPII COOLS stall psychologist newt from the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic of McHenry County Ask Tax Rebate On Gas Used Out Of RTA Area (Editor's note: This is another in a series of especially written articles for McHenry county readers. Joseph Cools is a psychologist on the Family Service and Community Mental Health center staff. This article is "Coping-Winning and Losing.") Everyone, of course, has their share of difficulties and even tragedies in life. Some people even seem plagued with an almost unreasonable amount of personal and family problems which are totally outside of their control. One major key to a successful appreciation of life and ability to participate in the real joy of living is being able to overcome the difficulties and- remain happy and fulfilled. / The real difference between "winning" and "losing" in life is not determined by "fate" or good luck or bad luck. One has only to look at a person who has had an abnormal amount of physical and financial problems, yet retains a basic happiness and appreciation of life to see that it is an attitude which makes the difference in "winning." If a person expects rejection, he will, without a doubt, be rejected. If a person expects to be accepted, he will be accepted. In my practice I have seen innumerable people who have said, in effect, "I always expect the worst. That way I am never disappointed." I disagree with this philosophy entirely. With this , attitude, the person is always disappointed because this is his entire outlook. He cannot win because even when all the elements for winning are present, he is looking forward to the next losing experience. The other side of the coin may be: "I always expect the best. That way when something bad happens I can overcome it by looking forward to something good." It is, of course, very simplistic to talk about "good" attitudes and "bad" attitudes. Most people cannot change their outlook on life overnight and, indeed, many people are realistically faced with great adversity. However, there is no one, no matter what their cir­ cumstances, that cannot alter their attitude in a positive direction, given time. It is the natural state of the organism to feel fulfilled and appreciative of the beauty of life. Next: Art Therapy for Children. 'When I found out the Illinois Department oT"Revenue ex- Sen. Jack Schaffer, R- McHenry county, has in­ troduced legislation to provide a tax rebate on gasoline pur­ chased within the Regional Transportation Authority < RTA) district but used outside the district. >und out of-Rc pected motorists to pay a voluntary use tax on gasoline used in. but not purchased in, the metropolitan area, it seemed logical that gasoline purchased in the area but consumed elsewhere should be exempt from the tax," Sen. Schaffer said Last December, gasoline prices in Kane, McHenry, Will, Cook, Lake and DuPage counties were raised five percent (about 2.4 cents per gallon) because of a levy im­ posed by the RTA board. Board members contend the price hike was necessary to keep the RTA financially solvent. "But in addition to posing a financial burden to all motorists in the six-county RTA district, the tax is also causing hardships for service station operators, especially those just inside the district borders. Motorists find it cheaper to take their business over the border where gasoline is cheaper," the McHenry county Republican noted. "The RTA tax is unfair and I've battled it with every resource I can think of. But what really riles me is this matter of enforcement. Motorists who don't even buy gasoline in the district - are expected to pay a use tax. Such sentiment certainly stretches the scope of the tax beyond reasonableness." Sen. Schaffer added. The senator initiated the legislation after his request to the Illinois Attorney General on the legality of such a bill failed to produce a ruling. In addition to introducing this legislation, a second attempt is being made to get an Illinois Attorney General's opinion to clarify the situation. iTourt"rTe7sT Meetings that will be held in the McHenry County Courthouse include: April 25 -- Health and Agriculture committee of the McHenry County Board, 9:30 a.m.; April 26 -- Purchasing committee, 9:30 a.m. April 27 -- Finance committee, 9:15 a.m. April 28 - Zoning committee, 9:30 a.m. McHENRY STORE ONLY Mjjr / HORNSBYS ^ family centers 4400 W. RTE. 120 OPEN DAILY 9-9 SUNDAY 10-6 Woodstock Opera House Community Center, Inc. "The production has also helped bring together an impressive numJoer of talented and energetic people from our community." Further information about "Broadway Sounds" may be obtained by calling the Woodstock Opera House at 338- 4212. 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