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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 18 Oct 1978, p. 26

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> SECTION L - FAOK it - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1S78 Twice Told Tales FIFTY YEARS AGO < Taken from the files of Oc­ tober 18, 1928) V S. Lumley, state's attorney of McHenry county and Republican candidate for reelection, made a passionate and energetic appeal for fairness and justice to himself in an address at the Republican mass meeting following the Emmerson and McCormick speeches. Mr. Lumley talked right from the shoulder and did not mince words in stating his views on home matters con­ cerning the state's attorney's office and its relations toward the people of McHenry county A delightful affair took place at the gymnasium of the McHenry Community high school when the faculty of the high school and the grade school entertained the mom bers of the respective school boards and their wives On Friday evening Nunda Chapter, O.E.S at Crystal Lake, observed their Worthy Patrons night, at which time Miss Arline Harrison acted as associate conductress FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oc­ tober 27, 1938) Quick action on the part of an engineer and all steel coaches on a Chicago & Northwestern passenger train undoubtedly prevented death or serious injuries to a score of passengers on the Chicago bound train Sunday evening when it was derailed at McHenry about 5:30 p.m. As it was, nineteen people suffered minor injuries. Some were treated by a McHenry physician, while others awaited the arrival of a relief train on which they were taken to Chicago. The train was making the regular Sunday evening run from Williams Bay to the city, when without the slightest warning, the locomotive swerved to the right and the cars followed, ail leaving the rails. The train had hit an open switch. Officials of the road are conducting an investigation into the cause of the accident, being convinced that someone had deliberately tampered with the switch, which had been opened and then locked Several McHenry contestants will be included among those competing in the Klks amateur broadcast to be held at the Woodstock Opera house Those who will be entered from here are Jean Huck in a toe tap delux; Lyle Franzen. ballroom dance number Mrs Pearl Petsch, McCullom Lake, vocal solo; Evelyn Anderson, western songs with guitar accompaniment by Clem Adams; Clements and Vincent Adams in guitar and song numbers TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oc­ tober 22, 1953) McHenry residents are very proud of their new library and grateful recognition has been given to all who have helped in any way to make this in­ spirational phase of community life possible. The final step now comes as the library board faces approximately $2,000 of unpaid bills. After deliberately avoiding a fund drive, the board now has determined that this is the only method of reaching all residents of the city. A little survey brought out the fact that many people are vitally interested in the library and have intended from the very beginning to contribute. Two popular MCHS seniors. Donna Dowe and Art Barbier, were selected by a vote of the student body to reign as homecoming queen and king. An outstanding record of 134 years of service for their church have been achieved by Sister M Johanna and Sister M. Baptist of St. Louis. Mo., who on Oct. 15 observed sixty- seven years in the convent As young girls they lived in Johnsburg Both have been retired for the past seven years, at which time they ob­ served their sixtieth year in the convent I TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oc­ tober 23, 1968) McHenry, whose sales tax collections have been in­ creasing steadily in recent years has taken a firm hold on second place "among county municipalities. Collections for the three-month period, collected in May. June and July on tax liability incurred in April. May and June, have just been released by the state. Based on the one-half of l percent Municipal Service Occupation tax. McHenry receives $52,212. second only to Crystal Lake with $67,227. Pretty Gail McCormack of McHenry was elected 1968 homecoming queen at Marian Central high school in Wrw>d- stock. The Warriors gave an effort of sorts last Friday night of­ fensively. but the total collapse of the defense allowed the Big Red of Barrington to inflict the worst defeat a Warrior team has suffered in years. 53-7. - Seaton's speedsters have done it again Last Friday, on the Barrington course, the sensational Warrior team won the North Suburban Cross Country meet with a low total of 40 points Lakemoor Margaret Karas -Lilymoor 385-4934 More than $150 billion in credit has been extended , to armed forces veterans for home buying since 1944 under the Veterans Administration GI Bill loan guaranty program. The 1.9 million veterans and active duty personnel who received Veterans Ad­ ministration payments for educational assistance during Fiscal Year 1977 brought total participation under the current GI Bill to more than 7 million. Petitions For Bus Service Increase Locally Available Petitions for bus service from our area, to connect with current routes, are at the Lakemoor village hall, the Little Store and the McHenry- Nunda library on Lily Lake road Richard Hyatt, Lakemoor president, has contacted RTA officials, and he feels, if there is enough interest, we may be able to get bus transportation. Be nice to have some service for the money we give td the RTA. CONSERVATION CLUB Members of the Resource committee meeting Oct. 4, continued planning for future fund raising activities. For information call George Kawell, 385-2074. Anna Starzyk will donate material for the quilting project The open meeting for members, and any interested onlookers who wish to help with the "Save Lily Lake" program, is Wednesday. Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. at 440 Wegner road, Fritzsche Industrial park Progress reports will be given by Bruno Karas, Bill Fritzsche. George | AUTUMN OF SOUND BUYS! Y M K I K S K Y N Y R D S FIRST AM)... LAST K K N N Y I X K i C i l N S NICiHTWATCH including Whenevei I Call Vou fn^nd Down In Th« Boondocks Down n Dirty AngctiQue Easy Dnve< THE WHO WHO ARE YOU * C • S MCA FOREIGNER "DOUBLE VISION" WW, T V i ' 7\ 0 COLUMBIA HOT BLOODED ATLANTIC STEREO LPS SERIEJT798 5.47 PICTURED ITEMS ONLY. HEART DOG & BUTTERFLY including Straight On High Time CooK With F ir •- Dog A Buttertly Nada One A&M PORTRAIT Linda Ronstadt L I V I N G I N T H E U .S. A . 111! STEREO LPS SERIES 798 ASYLUM JOHN TRAVOLTA OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN ""££• RSO STEREO LPS SERIES 1298 8.57 More music... k IZ STEREO LPS ^ MANY MORE TO CHOOSE FROMI DAILY 9-9 SUNDAY 10-4 4400 W. RTE. ISO-McHENRY •IE. 47 * COUNTRY CLM RD. - WOODSTOCK Kawell. and George Garbacz. See you there. FARWELL Joe and Edye Fitts have made many friends in our community the last ten years since taking over the Bungalow. They have left us for retirement, a much looked- forward-to-time, and gone to Marion, 111. Saturday, Oct. 7, was a happy and sad evening as neighbors joined together to give Edye and Jdfe a great send-off. Food * and refreshments were plen­ tiful and good wishes abounded, even through an occasional tear Come back (o visit, you two. You can expect friends to drop in on your new residence to see how you are faring. CELEBRATIONS Past due birthday wishes are extended to John Cassell on Oct. 12, and Ed Povidas on the thirteenth. Oct. 14 was a special date for Arden Heald, Robby Huffman and Charles Ep person The following day was Sue Ingram's. The sixteenth was shared by Leslee Schmidt and Jo Ann Chambers, who was 15. Judy Brizzi added another year the seventeenth Birthdays to be celebrated this week starting Oct. 18, are James Hager. Donald Weber and Robby Robinson. Lauren Blake will have one candle on her cake the nineteenth Marion Vornkahl celebrates the twentieth. Bobbie Hueckstaedt, the Charles Hueckstaedt. Jr.'s eldest, will have her party on the twenty- first. Our "Little Store" lady, Lenora Freeman, has her day the twenty-first. Anniversary wishes, belated, go to Walter and Helen Para, who celebrated their special day Oct. 13. The twenty-third is Herman and Emma Kunz's anniversary time. May the coming year prove one of great joy for all celebrants. KENNEL CLUB WINNER Maureen Paroubek, a new member of our community, showed her Doberman Pin- scher, Lisitza's Kaye Dee, at the International Amphitheater dog show Oct. 7. It was Maureen's introduction to competition, and she was very proud that Kaye Dee won a second place in the six-nine month puppy class. Both trainer and dog were novices, so there was much ap­ prehension on being compared with professional handlers Congratulations, and may you take a first award next time NORTHWOODS TRIP Missed you last week Bruno and I spent the week with A1 and Laura Phannenstil of McHenry. saying "farewell" to their retreat on Lake Gogebic. Mich. The weather was mostly cold and damp: so fishing was limited, with just a few small walleyes ending up on the dinner table. We discovered the beginning of U.S. Route 41 at Copper Harbor. We can now say that we have traveled from its start in Michigan to its end at Miami. Fla. Fort Wilkins at Copper Harbor has been restored to make the history of that mining area come alive Never a very active military post, its func­ tion of watching for Indian uprisings in 1844 and trying to keep the miners in line, lasted just a few years. However, the presence of the soldiers could still be felt, due to the quality of the restoration. The Carnegie library at Ironwood was a musty ex­ perience. The high columns, steps, concrete and marble made for an awesome facade, but somehow not as inviting, accessible and enjoyable as our un endowed libraries. And everywhere were large deserted, desolate school buildings, some intact and others with just shells remaining These are memories of earlier mining davs u hpn the area was rich in copper and everyone dreamed big Now the remains of past enterprises loom all around the Upper Peninsula, as working copper mines are very few. The color was magnificent The sugar and hard maples were resplendent in reds, oranges, yellows, with one red- and-yellow leaved variety particularly outstanding Seeing a hill of maples, with the spires of spruces. the uneveness and height of the pines, the yellow and tans of the aspens, and the greens of the oaks and basswood. was breathtaking For you who have not seen the Northwoods in the fall, imagine a gigantic hooked rug of all shades and hues of greens, golds, oranges, reds and rust. You who have, turn your minds' eye back to that beauty, and relive the joy of seeing God's handiwork at the peak of glorious color Now it's back to Lily Lake, library, and planning for future jaunts Good to be back, even if our car ended up in the hospital five miles from home. RECUPERATING Alma Hueckstaedt is home walking much better now She had foot surgery at the McHenry hospital last Thur sday Glad that problem is over, and that she might even start jogging now! Walk in the sunshine. GOD BI.ESS V.F.W. Auxiliary Holds Cancer Seminar Oct. 22 The Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars, 5th district will hold a cancer seminar at Veterans of Foreign Wars post 6791 in West Chicago on Sunday. Oct 22 at 1 p.m The program, which is a service of the DuPage cancer unit of the American Cancer society, will cover the following topics: cancer's seven warning signals, women and cancer (breast and uterine), men and cancer (prostrate and testicular), colon, rectal and lung cancer A panel of patients will cover a session on "Living with cancer". This will be followed by a cancer quiz The DuPage Cancer unit will provide exhibits covering "You and American Cancer society", "Service for cancer patients" and "Your chance to be a life liver". The public is invited to attend the seminar which is a program being sponsored by Ethel Scott, president of the 5th district Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans of Foreign Wars post 6791 of West Chicago is located on Route 59. Mary Kuemmel. president of the Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars post 4600 of McHenry, and cancer chairperson Renee Jende are planning to attend the seminar Appetite Booster Beef top loin steaks, broiled on the grill, spur lazy-day appetites. Cut 1 to 1 Vi inches thick from the top loin and usually boneless, these steaks are juicy and tender when broiled over ash-covered coals. One-inch steaks should be placed 2 to 3 inches from the coals and 1 '/2-inch steaks, 3 to 4 inches from coals. When first sides are browned, turn, season with salt and pepper and finish cooking second sides. Turn and season, and they're ready to serve. Steaks cut 1 inch thick require 12 to 15 minutes for rare and 18 to 20 minutes for medium doneness. Steaks cut 1 Vi inches thick require 22 to 25 minutes for rare and 28 to 30 minutes for medium. SOFT WATER RENTAL NEW, FULLY AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENERS NO installation charge 2 year option to buy with FULL rental fee deducted ONE phone call can answer any questions Phone 312-259-3393 Rent-a-Soft, a division of the Arlington Soft Water Company 216 E. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights

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