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kOt U>* WtUnc^UAV.Ut lUHbK 10,197V on the occasion of the \ Grand Opening of their Gerald Building It has been our pleasure, once again, to supervise the construc­ tion of a new bank building for the McHenry State Bank. The satisfaction of erecting a strong, beautifully designed buildipg is but part of the pleasure, this substantial building, conforming to the best modern architecture and situated and arranged for the convenience of it's patrons and employees is a monument to the growing city of McHenry and the surrounding area. It has been a pleasure, as always, to work with the officers of the McHenry State Bank. They have cooperated in every way during the construction of the new bank building, using local labor whenever possible, which is in keeping with the concept of employing hometown people who support our community. It is indeed gratifying to have been instrumental in the erection of this new banking facility, which is in keeping with the finan­ cial strength of the McHenry State Bank and the growing requirements of the people and industries of the city of McHenry and McHenry County.