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> • yi • • Oiinf) > •* is FIFTY YEARS AGO ..(Taken from the files of ; September 26, 1929) ' ' The goldifsh hatcheries and . gladiola farm owned by ' Morgan Jensen of Chicago and located on the Johnsburg road ' north of McHenry promises to ' become one of the most in­ teresting scenic spots along the ' river in the near future. At present it is the scene of much activity, also, as six new gold fish ponds are being made and wiD soon be completed making twelve ponds already in use, with another six to be made - either this fall or early next spring. / / Six of the rural teachers who belonged to the McHenry group of last year are still teaching in the same district. As there are ; eleven school districts in the McHenry group this means that five of the teachers are r-beginners in their respective schools. Of these, two are ex­ perienced teachers, having - taught in other districts last yttur. The teachers are Dist. 12, Sr. Severina, Johnsburg; Dist. 16, Mary Bolger; Dist. 19, Mathias Freund; Dist. 34, Arlene Harrison; Ringwood 1 loWer grades; Dist. 36, Mrs. ^Jessie Barber; Dist. 42, Mrs. : Eviline Larkin. The districts "having new teachers are Dist. 14, Carolyn Steffes; Dist. 34, Roland McCannan, Ringwood upper grades ; Dist. 37, Lorenz Jepson; Dist. 40, Eileen Fit- • zgerald; and Dist. 41, Mary Kinney. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of October 5, 1939) The motion for a new trial in ' the condemnation suit of the Department of Public Works and Buildings against Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nieman and •Elizabeth Kennebeck of McHenry was denied by Judge Henry L. Cowlin. The first mixed jury since the new jury law was enacted this year returned a verdict two weeks ago of $2,650 as a reward for the taking of 8.2 acres of land. Attorney Harry C. Kinne, representing the Niemans, asked for a new trial listing several reasons why he thought the court should grant another trail. Thousands paid their last ts at the Holy Name :al in Chicago to thfe lafe George Cardinal Mundelein. Oct. 6 is the big day on the 1939 calendar. For the first time, the new Ford V-8, the new DeLuxe Ford V-8, the new Ford trucks , and the new Mercury 8 will be unveiled. Three great new cars designed and built to 1940 standards of performance and comfort, and also the new Ford tractors will be on display. TWENTY-FIVE YEARSAGO (Taken from the files of September 23, 1954) Clarence Anglese received a beautiful watth presented to him at the annual faculty-board dinner, held at the McHenry Country club. LeRoy Welter, president of the high school board, made the presentation. Mr. Anglese received the award for having served twenty-five years on the local teaching staff. School enrollment throughout the county continues to climb, and McHenry is keeping pace with the general trend. In fact, the local high school, with 510 students, ranks second to Crystal lake, which has 725 students compared with 669 last year. Woodstock ranks third with 490. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of September 24, 1969) A memorable day for every parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic church, and in par­ ticular for the pastor, Rev. Fr. Eugene Baumhofer, was the diamond jubilee celebration Sept. 21. The day long activities began with a noon Mass of Thanksgiving at which Father Baumhofer acted as principal concelebrant. Very Rev. Constantine Zielinski, O.F.M. Conv., preached the sermon for which Fred Meyer was com­ mentator and the Legion of Honor, Catholic Order of Foresters, formed the honor guard. Gift bearers were Edwin J., Richard G. and William A. Baumhofer. \ The McHenry Chamber of Commerce will hold its first auction in the city park Sept. 28. The public is invited to the sale, which is a fund raising event to serve the many needs of this jnyjartanMrganizatiop 3 LARRY K. DANIEL A. I J? i I JOHNSON & MENGELING announce the opening of new law offices at: Courthouse Plaza Building 666 Russel Ct.f Woodstock, HL "Across From The Courthouse" Available to Practice in: • Real Estate •Personal Injury • Divorce • Wills A Estate Plans • Criminal and Traffic • Corporate 815-338-6906 No charge for initial consultation Hours Evening A Weekend Appts. on Request CUSTOM DRAPERIES BEDSPREADS AND YARD GOODS Sept. 29th - Oct. 13th featuring WAVERLY ' FREE B A D D i r C M E A S U R I N G FABRICS SERVICE McHenry Drapery & Carpet Co. 1253 N. Green St. McHenry 385-7531 Farm Loans Up 23 Percent A 23 percent increase in loans outstanding compared with a year ago reflects a sizable increase in the costs to farmers to produce their 1979 grain and livestock, Jack Lee said. Lee is the president of the Northeast Illinois Production Credit association and spoke at their annual meeting last week. Speaking before 300 people at the Harvard Moose, Lee ex­ plained the loans given by the farmer-owned cooperatives totalled $16 million after eight months in 1978 and totalled $20 million at the end of August, 1979..Lee projected a total of $30 million in 1979. "I estimate at least half that increase is because farmers need more money to put their crops in, buy equipment and meet operating expense," Lee said. "The balance is due to expansion, primarily in confinement livestock operations and increased acreage being farmed." Lee said the affect on the consumer is indirect because the farmer's income is based on what the market place will pay, not on what his costs of production are. "Prices paid by consumers at the food store will reflect additions to the cost placed on the items because of labor, transportation, and energy rather than on whaf the original ingredients produced by far­ mers cost. The percentage of the consumers' dollar received by farmers is only 38 percent, so even if the wheat or milk were given to the distribution system, consumer cost would not decline much. "However, farmers are being pinched by increased production costs with little increase in income, except what the export market does to stabilize the grain prices and shortage of beef does to affect the price paid farmers for cattle." « Lee anticipates interest rates will continue to stay around the present levels or increase slightly. * Alan Ainger, Harvard, was reelected a director fo three years. Ainger, chairman of the board and presiding officer at the annual meeting, has served on the PCA's executive com­ mittee for 22 years and as board chairman for 18 years. The Northeast PCA provides farmers in Boone, McHenry and Lake counties with short- term loans. One man from each of the three counties was elected to ^serve as the nominating committee for next year's annual meeting, as follows: McHenry county - Tom Han­ sen, Woodstock; Boone county* - Frank P. Meyers, Belvidere and Lake county - Paul B. Hertel, Grayslake. Lee advised farmers in the audience to consider new challenges facing those in agriculture. "A marketing plan is becoming the trademark of a successful farm operation. You need to develop a cash flow schedule, a program of marketing your grain and livestock and stick to it. The difference in profit or loss is increasingly dependent on management." Lee also said development of financial plan is essential to continue as a successful far­ mer. "Farmers borrow billions in this country to produce profits. Increasingly, the need for records to evaluate cash PAGE 19 -PLA1NDEALER flow, costs and profit margins are needed to be sure that debt is paid from farm income." e Two people with distinctive records of achievement were honored at the 46th annual meeting. Vera Johansen, vice- president and assistant secretary, joined the PCA Jan. 1, 1934, two months after the organization was formed. She has worked with the PCA at its Woodstock office for over 45 years. Lee presented her with a special award. Terry Schwebke, assistant vice-president and Lake unit branch manager was presented a plaque for recognizing him as manager of the most out-' standing branch unit among the 80 in Illinois. Schwebke, a staff member since 1968, is manager in an area where city inroads on agricultural land are in­ creasing, said Lee, as he praised Schwebke for making over $7 million in loans during the past year to 145 farmers. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER St, 1IR Nuclear Safety Plaa - Erie Jones, director of the nn»i«ia Emergency Services and Disaster agency, last week announced that the formation of the Illinois Plan for Radiological Accidents is cm schedule and a preliminary copy will be submitted by Dec. l to the Nuclear Regulatory- commission for approval. The plan outlines standard operating procedures in responding to nuclear ac­ cidents. "The major thrust at this time is toward develop ment of local plans," Jones said. "Tis local planning is perhaps the most critical portion of our effort." * • * • • It's funny how people think you are interested in .their troubles. • • * • You can still make many friends by speaking nicely about people. OUR 1979 FALL GIFT SELECTION Fall is here and that means the holiday season is just around the corner. So to get a head start on the festivities, we've come up with a fine assortment of premium gifts. Practical gifts to dress up your home or to use everyday. Best of all, these great gifts can be yours at a substantial savings. All you do is deposit $250, $1,000 or $5,000 in one of our high-earning savings or certificate accounts... or add to an existing account. So stop in and choose a premium gift for yourself or someone special at any of our four convenient offices. Fall Gift Selection DEPOSIT $250 DEPOSIT $1,000 DEPOSIT $5,000 Air Pots (Pumpers) $ 3.50 $ 1.50 FREE 10-Piece Screw Driver Set $ 2.75 $ 1.00 FREE Kitchen Step Stool $ 2.00 FREE FREE 8-Piece Avanti Steak Knife Set $ 3.50 $ 1.50 FREE Dictionary $ 1.50 FREE \FREE 12--12 oz. Clear Glasses $ 1.00 FREE FREE 12--12 oz. Glasses with Design $ 1.50 FREE FREE Garment Bag $ 1.50 FREE FREE 12-Foot Locking Tape Measurer $ 1.50 FREE FREE 11-Piece Corning Set $ 8.00 $ 6.00 $ 2.00 Corning Bake Set-- 5 Pieces $ 8.00 $ 6.00 $ 2.00 Corning lVzQt. Casserole/Cover $ 3.75 $ 1.75 FREE Corning 2 Vi Qt. f awpmlp/rnvpr $ 4.75 $ 2.75 FREE $ 4.75 $ 2.75 FREE Workbox $ 6.25 $ 4.25 FREE GE Clock Radio $20.00 $18.50 $14.50 GE Radio AM-FM $15.00 $12.50 $ 9.00 Coffee Maker $16.50 $14.50 $10.00 Supplies are limited! Limit: One Gift per family. S> I MM m in ' 1 You're Invited to Our Fall Open House Free Coffee, Doughnuts, Apple Cider & Apples - September 27th thru October 10th and loan association MARENGO: 200 E. Grant Highway • 815/568-7258 • McHENRY: 4400 W. Route 120 • 815/344-1800 • WOODSTOCK: 118 CMS Street • 815/338-2900 WOODSTOCK DRIVE-UP: Route 47 and Calhoun Street • 815/338-7440 COMING SOON: New Crystal Lake Branch on Route 14 T