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.J Annual Big Public Bash Witnessed By Hanners (The following was written by Father William O. Hanner, rector emeritus of Holy Comforter church, Episcopal, Kenilworth. Father Hanner has moved from the McHenry community but continues to write occasionally from his home in Florida).- Every year along about April, the city of St. Petersburg presents its annual big public bash for everyone, the Festival of the States. Towns all over the U.S. have such affairs, earlier or later, larger or smaller. In McHenry there is our Marine festival, up at Harvard, the Milk festival, down in Sycamore the Fall Pumpkin festival., • t It stimulates business (McHenry's street sales) and give local politicians a chance to ride in the parade and be seen by the voters, whether it is Jack Anderson in McHenry or Bill Young in St. Pete's. Even St. Pete's lady mayor, Corinne Freeman, war riding, waving and looking very pretty. While we are on politicians one good brother had a papier- mache head made for him as a mask. It was the spittin' image of Dick Nixon and the cause of much merriment. At the head of the procession were the colors and the flags of all fifty states plus the high school band of St. Petersburg. All the local high schools, and there are a good many, were out in force and bands from near and far competed. It was a real treat for anyone from the Fox Valley area in Illinois to see the Dundee Scots of Dundee. They were so good they rated a whole, complete page in color, for they were 'tres' smart. Kilts and sporrans, tams and spats and bare knees, they were a credit to Dundee and the whole Fox Valley. They won first prize in the parade for marching. Besides them there were bands from Sun Prairie, Wis., and Sussex, Wis. Texas contributed a band from San Antonio that won in the concert category, for all the bands play concerts in Williams Park, downtown, where the bus lines start. Also in the lineup \gere the South Cobb Blue Eagles from Austell i Ga., and the Jaguars from Falls Church, Va. They hold the Governor of Virginia's cup for excellence at home. Second by less than one point to Dundee was the Marching 100, from Cary, N.C. All the local areas, Tampa, Clearwater, Gulfport, Bradenton, Indian Rocks Beach, Pasadena, New Port Richey, Dunedin and Tarpen Springs and I've missed some had bands. The whole parade passes through A1 Lang field (the new local baseball park), where they are judged and where we sat last year in melting heat with the wonderful Florida sun slowly dissolving our back­ bones. ' This year by kind invitation of friends we had seats on the lawn of the Yacht club, and much more pleasant it was too. The high school bands were the big show but the local shriners made little folks eyes pop out with the evolutions and convulsions they made on motorcycle, and assorted drill teams of different types of motor driven vehicles from small to a little larger. There were scores of clowns. One of the drawing cards of the event is the children's clown division. One rather larger clown had a mallet with which he bopped small fry on the head. The mallet was soft and emitted a squeal when bounced on a head which anyone should appreciate. A huge hearse meandered down the street with the un­ dertaker looking very solemn astride the hood, the original 'hot seat'. Dozens of old cars enlivened the memories of many of us who are out of high school since WWI. There was a Model T « 1978 CENTURY COUPE Fastback styling--"even-firing" V6 engine, automatic transmission, power steering, radial white stripe tires, deluxe wheel covers, tinted windshield, and great fuel economy. Baber Buick priced to save you $$$• *4488 m Mm.-FH. Sot.»to 5; Sao. lltoS tis.ir.iz (OXUtt • SERVICE •SALES •RfHTALS •BOOT SHOP Fox lake F O X L A K E I L L O P E L Located on Hwy. X2 (312)567-2555 (1 mile South of Grand Ave. Stopiifht) I S I iwice SECTION 2 - PAGE 5 - PLAINDEALER -' from 1914 and many more, including 3 *29 Mercedes. There were several fine troops of cavalry followed in each instance by an automatic sweeper. When it became its duty to rush into action the crowd crowed as enthusiastically as any old cock. We have three old fashioned street cars *that are com- partmentized with an outdoor and an enclosed section, replicas of old cable cares. True they are motorized and rubber-tired, but then there are no car tracks in town anymore. St. Pete's has a year round office and employed office force for this one big week in each year. They plan, raise money, get attractions, set up judging, make local decisions and procure visitors from other cities. XI neglected to state there was a band from Bethlehem, Pa., this year too.) Think of the time dedicated each year to raising money in local towns for the bands' trip down. There is food and transportation, uniforms and motel or hotel rooms. Each team practices near its motel as possible and of course this brings out small fry and adults in adulation, awe and ardor. Oh, it's a big affair all right whether in McHenry, Stoughton, Wis., or St. Petersburg and it's very American though it will get no passing notice in future history books. We aren't trying to write history, just have fun and help business! Be Careful Be wary of half-truth, since U may be the wrong- half. -ftecord, Mankato, Kan. Defined Fad: Something that goes in one era and out the other. -Labor. FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 26, 1928) Three new aldermen were inducted into office at a special meeting of the City Council of McHenry last Friday evening, being William Bonslett, first ward; John Stoffel, second ward; John R. Knox, third ward. The retiring members are Ray Howard, R.I. Overtoil and John Thennes. . ° The Jacob Justen & Sons furniture store is receiving its exterior covering of stucco this week, which will add much to the modern appearance of the store. The building has un­ dergone some wonderful im­ provements and now presents a beautiful appearance with its large show windows filled with new and up-to-date furniture. Daylight saving time will go into effect next Sunday, April 29, and will be observed in several of the neighboring cities, including Cary, Fox River Grove and Crystal Lake. A strong controversy over the question was raised at Elgin and at the vote taken on the question in that city last Saturday the daylight saving schedule was defeated by a majority of 1,203 votes. With the different neighboring towns, some having standard time, and some having daylight saving time, the tourists will be up against it this summer. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of May 5, 1938) t Sixteen Safety Patrol boys were guests of the Lions club Tuesday evening in the Niesen cafe dining hall. Not only did the boys show that they know their way around a plate with a knife and fork, but they also proved to be regular fellows in the way of sociable con­ versation. Captain Jacob Brefeld, of the grade school, was'accompanied by a patrol consisting of the following members: Dorinie Schaefer, Dickie Hayes, Glenn Petersen, Robert Weidemann, George Brda and Robert Schaefer. Father A.J. Vollman of St. John's parish, Johnsburg, will sail on the M.V. Vulcania, Italian Line, Friday, May 6, at midnight, from New York, to represent this section of McHenry county at the Eucharistic Congress to be held in Budapest, Hungary, and the Holy Land. Mrs. Mary Borer of Johnsburg and her mother, Mrs. Jacob Borer of Omaha, Neb., will accompany Father Vollman on the Rockford Diocesan pilgrimage, which will be joined by a large group of pilgrims from Milwaukee. The M.V. Vulcania will be virtually a floating church, for the Blessed Sacrament will be on board, and all the priests have received permission to read Mass every day. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 30, 1953) A total of 157 members of the Chamber of Commerce and their guests gathered for the annual dinner meeting at the Legion home in McHenry last Monday evening. Also present were Rev. Fr. John McGowan and Rev. Fr. Reuland. In the absence of Tom Duggan, scheduled banquet speaker, Jim Hurlbut, well known TV and radio personality, took over the speaking duties as guest of the Chamber. He centered his remarks on the timely subject of dope among minors, both in the Chicago area and throughout the country, emphasizing the great menace it is to the future of the young people of this country. An installation party is being planned at Lakemoor for May 2, honoring the newly elected officers of this village. Dr. Leslie Krieger will act as master of ceremonies for the occasion. Officers honored will be Claude McDermott, who was reelected as village president at last week's election, Richard J. Hyatt, clerk; Harry J. Brady, police magistrate and six trustees, Lorain H. Booster, John T. Grey, O.D., Phillip Kibbe, Raymond J. Cynowa, Clifford Kiehl and Norman Morrison. Through the cooperation of state, county and city police, Howard Ketchum, 22, was apprehended last Friday evening after a wild chase over country roads which ended with his capture by a McHenry officer back of Buchert's garage in West McHenry. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of May 3, 1968) McHenry county township road commissioners held their annual meeting April 25 at McHenry township garage, the two-hour meeting including an election of officers and discussions concerning township roads. Clarence (jftegner of McHenry was elected president. At the annual meeting of the McHenry City Council on * Monday night, Richard W. Clark, chief of police, tendred his resignation. Choosing to remain in the police force. Clark was appointed ag- lieutenant. Harold Hobbs, at veteran in police and fire' department work, was ap-* pointed chief of police and has assumed his new duties. At the All Sports banquet held ! Wednesday evening, awards*; and trophies were presented td; the top athletes in each school; • sport. Included were Frank;! Cuda, golf, low total score fori; year; Chuck Reilly, football ,1; most valuable defensive' player. Tim Martin, most; valuable player. All Sports;!; Tony Wagner, Cross Country;- most valuable player; Jim! Laursen, football, most; valuable defensive player and wrestling; most valuable; player; BobMauch, basketball,; highest percentage of free- throws made. ! More CPR Instructors Certified In County Three McHenry area men were among the second group of CPR instructors recently certified by the Illinois Heart Association for McHenry county. Tom Kraus, McHenry, and A1 Robel and Scott Seaborn, both of Johnsburg, were members of the second group certified for the county, according to Mary Spraetz, CCRN, instructor in the Mobile ICU program for McHenry county-western Lake county. 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