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CLARENCE AND ARLINE PEARSON Lifetime residents of Ringwood, Clarence and Arline Pearson remembered when Ringwood was called the little "New England town." "It was settled by people from New England," she explained Sid Smith, the "Andy Gump" cartoonist, would When * ' ' ' ' (with long time subscribers) often stop in Ringwood on his way to Lake Geneva. ' Arline's father was a butter maker at the creamery, a part of the Bowman Dairy. "I can remember when butter sold for $.20 a pound on the Elgin board of trade," she said. "The t0Vr*n used to W so beauiuui. The creamery (the building in which she was born) later became apartments and finally became part of a parking lot. . - An important part of many a small town, the churches were places wjh€re people met. Ringwood had two churches, she said, "The Methodist church was up on the hill and the Universalist church was mi Ringwood road." The Universalist church also used to host Pure Milk meetings, programs, reunions, showers, plays and was the home of the Modern Woodmen. The Universalist church later burned. "It was in 1937," Arline said, "cm the day my first son was born." The blacksmith shop, which burned in 1912, was rebuilt in 1914 as a garage, where Clarence worked for 42 years. The drug store, in addition to being the post office and an ice cream parlor, was another popular meeting place and Person's mother lived in an apartment above the store. "She used to make all the syrups for the ice cream," Arline said She also remembered the country doctor, Dr. Hepburn, who would treat a member of the family, but refuse payment because of a favor the family had done for him at some time. The town also had some wonderful cooks, she said, who would open their homes to serve salesmen traveling through. Some familiar names are Aunt Jenny Bacon, Aunt Em Merchant and Ellen Hall. Aunt Jenny's husband would often hitch up the team and take the salesmen to their customers. But the town has grown slowly. "In the last 60 years, only 12 new houses have been built in town," she said as she concluded her reminiscing. Grandma Sez • • Lan o' Goshen! St. Patrick's day is here again, an' time f'r th' "Warin' o' th' Green," Irish ballads, an' a jig 'r two, t' mark th' day. Seems t ' this granny, there's a bit o' th' Irish in most o' us, an' no matter what th' background, we all join in t' have a good time, an' celebrate th' day. - Some o' us, tend t' f'rget those who immigrated from the' Emerald Isle, when this country was a wilderness. Brave-hearted folk, wi' a sense o' humor, a trade­ mark o' their kind, a puttin' a shoulder t* th' wheel o' progress, a helpin' t' build a new nation. Many decades ha' passed, since those early days in th' New World, but those stout­ hearted Irish find 'emselves embroiled in turmoil in their b'loved Erin, an' me thinks they'l fight t' th' last t' preserve th' natal sod. This world has seen too much o' strife an' tur­ bulence, an' it ne'er seems t' let up. Mankind ne'er has learned t' live in peace, an' lust an' greed 're one o' th' main troublemakers. Love f'r fellow man, n'er has been a popular ingredient in th' nature o' most humans. "Live 'n let live" is a policy that's ne'er been learned, in spite o* th' sad lessons in history. - One wonders, after a livin' through th' years, a copin' wi' life's problems, if th' world '11 e'er see a time, when a body may work, an' rest, wi'out th' worrisome fears f'r th' future o' our young. Seems like we get in deeper wi' each episode o' conflict, an' we ne'er recover from the' first, but th' shadows follow each generation. It's no wonder that th' younguns ha' sought ways t' f'get, in unhealthy dissipation. But that hain't th' answer, it can't cure th' real problem. It's up t' those who lead th' country, t' uphold laws, 'r make new ones, t' set this country straight ag'in. Th' problem exists all o'er th' world. No one seems t' know th' answer. Anyway, me hat's off t' those o' Erin Sod, an' many o' us, though we don't hark from there, '11 be "A wearin' o' th' green". May God bless us, all. Grandma Radtke • * • • Meals would be better if there were fewer rec­ ipes and more home cook­ ing. WOODSTOCK OPERA HOUSE Special Events featuring the best in professional entertainment --• Theatre/Comedy Richard Henzel returns as Mark Twain in Person Fri.. March 21. 8:15 p.m.; Sat.. March 22. 8:15 p.m.. Sun.. March 23. 6:15 p.m.: $5.00 reserved • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a * * * i hoc? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Hubbard Street Dance Company "...received the greatest popular acclaim at the (Chicago) Vance Festival.:." Dance Magazine * Sat., Macch 29. 8:15 p.m.: $5.00 reserved Music George Shearing in Concert Sun.. April 27. 5:00 p.m. and 7 00 p.m.; $ 10.50 reserved For Reservations Call (815) 338-S.IOO Present ESP Psychic Dee Imroth, well known ESP psychic, will be the attraction of the Lecture Luncheon's fourth program of its series. Ms. Imroth has appeared locally many times and was very well received. The luncheon wiU be held at Crescent Bay Landing Thursday, March 20 with a Meetings Are Resumed After a winter recess the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will resume meeting March 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus hall. The motto of this unique organization is "Unity and Charity". The spirit of unity is shown in the attitudes of loyal members; charity is obvious in the many simple but worthwhile attempts of the group. Spiritual efforts are ex­ pressed in the simple prayers offered at each gathering. The C.D. of A. Chaplain Rev. D. Tranel, always leaves everyone with a meaningful idea. Enriching members' lives spiritually is the purpose of this organization. Newcomers are en­ couraged to attend, and members too long absent will be welcomed on their return. VOTERS In the March 18th REPUBLICAN PRIMARY you will have the opportunity to vote for a Circuit Judge who will represent both Lake and McHenry Counties. You have four fine Lake County residents to choose from One -JUDGE BLOCK - is the candidate who has served in the McHenry Courts more often. JUDGE BLOCK is the candidate who can represent ALL THE CITIZENS. PUNCH #170 JUDGE WILLIAM D. BLOCK I A M P R O U D O F M Y R E C O R D I N E E D Y O U R V O T E O N M A R C H 1 8 t h C O M M I T T E E T O E L E C T JUDGE WILL IAM D. BLOCK 9 N o r t h C o u n t y W a u k e q a n I L 6 0 0 8 5 social hour at 11:15 a.m. and lunch served at noon, followed by Ms. Imroth's entertaining program. For more information call Mrs. Daniel L. (Joyce) Adams, Lincoln road, McHenry, or Mrs. Elmer W. (Bertha) Stange, Mineral Springs drive, McHenry. BIRTHS An 8 lbs. 13 oz. boy, David Carl, was born Feb. 23, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mattas, 1000 Huckleberry lane, Glenview. He was eagerly awaited at home by his brother, Jeff, age 2'2. The proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rieger, of McHenry, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mattas, Berwyn. The latest member in the home of Mr." and Mrs. Howard James, 1020 W. Johnson street, Vandalia, is Benjamin Isaac, born Feb. 28, in Utlaut Memorial hospital, Greenville. He weighed 5 lbs. 1414 oz. and was welcomed by two brothers, Daniel Thomas, who will be four April 6, and two-year-old Joseph Adam. Mr. and Mrs. David James, Broken Bow, Neb. are the paternal grand­ parents and the maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mr. Paul Rieger, McHenry. The baby's mother is the former Joyce Ann Adams. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Diedrich, 1504 W. Sunnyside drive, McHenry, proudly announce the birth of their second child. Scott Michael was born March 3, at Memorial hospital for McHenry county, Woodstock, and weighed 10 lbs. 9 oz. He has a sister, Christie, twenty-two months old. Mr. and Mrs. A1 Jourdan, Sunnyside, are the maternal grandparents and the paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Diedrich, McHenry. Great grandmothers are Mrs. Albert M. Jourdan, Sr., McHenry and Mrs. Chester Hunter, Park Ridge. HOSPITAL NOTES { WOODSTOCK Admissions: Mrs. Mildred Thomas and Miss Michele Schwanke of McHenry; Harold Reiker, Mrs. Can- dace Elmgreen, Miss Florence Weichbrodt and Mrs. Myrtle Davidson, all,of WOnder Lake. HARVARD Admissions: Raymond Synowa of McHenry. • • • « The end of the world will probably catch a number of people promis­ ing to do better. KAUfc 3- PLA1NDEALER - FRIDAY, MARCH 14,1M0 Lake Woman's Club Invests In Futures The Woman's club of Wonder Lake is seeking to invest in the future of two students from Wonder Lake who are planning to continue their education beyond high school. The assets of these students can be in academics, extra-curricular activities, and leadership. The amount to be invested is $400 for each of two students. Anniications can ob­ tained through the guidance departments of the McHenry and Woodstock Community high schools, Marian Central Catholic high school, McHenry County college, or from Mrs. Francis G. (Joanne) Higgins, 4315 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake. April 18 is the final date for Submitting an ap­ plication. When the supply of heating oil gets shorter, the underwear gets longer. LEVI LEE LEVI JR.MS. LEE DITTOS H.I.S. SEDCEFIELD H.I.S. for HER WRANGLER THE PANTS PLACE ScLiCy Sixd <SclCz JUST 2 MORE DAYS 2 Pre-Season prices on spring & summer fashions for Guys & Gals! PI LOCATED '/- MILE EAST OF THE FOX RIVER ON ROUTE 120 H « 2913 W. ROUTE 120 MCXfM MMfcl M • McHENRY 48>OlO0 * 331 SW *r IA31 331IA31 Mf V319NVHM HSOM HSO M319NY1M «3H - THE LARGEST INVENTORY OF WATER PUMPS IN THE MIDWEST WE SERVICE •J«» Pumps •Subm«r»ibl» Pump* Al . • All Typ» of Pump Port* ALL 'Captive Air Tank* BRANDS .-7 /T Q MeHENR^i?p?ju THE HOUSE THAT GOOD WELLS BUILT •Wat*r Filter* •Soltonar* •Mydr-o-motit Sump Pump* •ld*al Sump Pump* •Everything Water tJMCKCr 8 1 5 3 8 5 * 5 2 5 2 3200 N. RICHMOND RD. (ROUTE 31 NORTH) McHENRY ILL. 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