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Twice Told Tales FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of October 23, 1930) Sample ballots for the coming election to be held on Nov. 4 are ready for distribution. The ballot is twenty-one inches wide and fourteen inches long. Nine parties are represented including the Republican, Democrat, Socialist, Liberty Party, Anti-league, World Court and Anti-foreign Entanglements, Peace and Prosperity, Independent, American National and Communist. Of the nine parties, four have only one candidate the same being for United States's Senator. The Republican party is the only party with candidates for all offices on the ballot. The officers of the McHenry council, K. of C., have made plans {p start the fall and winter season off with a banner meeting. Edward J. Houlihan, dynamic State Deputy and Supreme Director, will address the council. Walter Hacket, well known story teller and entertainer, will also be present. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of October 24, 1940) Fifty years of business in the same building is a record not often achieved by any person but, Oct. 23, marked the fiftieth year in business for J.W. Freund, proprietor of West McHenry's clothing store for men. Not only has he spent the last half century as a west side business man but he has also spent that time in the same building on Main street. One of a family of nine children born and reared on German Prairie just over the Richmond township line, J.W. freund came to McHenry on July 7, 1890, as a young man of twenty-three years. He commenced work for "Tip" Smith and Son in the coal and feed business but on Oct. 23 of the same year be began working for John J. Miller who then owned a general store in the building which is now J. W. Freund's clothing store. Mrs. Anna Howard, who has been successful as a dependable cleaner and tailor in this city for over thirteen years, sold, her business on Green street to L. H. Behm, who is con­ nected with the Grande cleaners of Libertyville. TWENTY-FIVE YEARSAGO (Taken from the files of October 20, 1955) McHenry women took an active part in the meeting of the county Deanery Council of Catholic Women, which was attended by 100 mem­ bers. Mrs. Charles Jurack of St. Mary's parish spoke on the subject, "Are You A Catholic Reader?" Mrs. Charles Vycital of McHenry is deanery president. Mrs. J. E. Condren of Wonder Lake is deanery chairman of the committee on "Home and School." Illinois Bell Telephone company will hold open house in McHenry for three days. The open house will take place at Illinois Bell's exchange at 102 Park street. Visitors at the open house will be taken on a guided tour of the exchange building. One of the displays will be the "Voice Mirror" a machine that lets the user hear his own voice just as it sounds to others at the end of the telephone line. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of October 14, 1970) Gary Hosier and Sue R e i h a n s p e r g e r w e r e crowned king and queen at the homecoming festivities in West campus gymnasium. Miss Reihansperger is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H e r b R e i h a n s p e r g e r a n d Gary is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Velmont Hosier. Sheriff John C. Carroll stated that his department has made ten arrests over the past thirty days on narcotics charges. Seven were charged with felonies and three juveniles with misdemeanors. Possession of under 2Vfe grams is classed as a misdemeanor. Capt. Crabtree of the narcotic division reported in recent months, twenty-six have been charged with narcotic violations. The McHenry Warriors put on an exciting display of hardnosed football for the alumni at their homecoming as they defeated the Libertyville Wildcats by a score of 14 to 12. PENGUIN POLLUTION ffrnrfrrin, must be thoroughly cleaned prior to consumption. Penguins are most susceptible to infection since the air in their native Ant­ arctica is almost germ free. IT'S WINTERIZING 0 SERVICE RABTS GENERAL MOTORS HUMS DIVISION KEEP, THAT GREAT GM FEELING WITH GENUINE GM PARTS. WINTER SPECIALS FOR ALL AMERICAN MADE CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS - 1975 & UP TUNE-UP SPECIAL Parts and labor 59 95 WMTERIZINS-DRAIH A FLUSH RADIATOR« i . b o , $4£95 Includes complete drain & flush, pressure test system. Check all belts & hoses. TIRE ROTATION SglS 4 SHOCK ARS0RRERS Parts & labor $509S TRANSMISSION SERVICE Parts & labor. Includes complete service 8 inspection. New filter & gasket $29" t MAKES Includes all 4 new linings, bleeding £ brake system. Repack bearings, ^ mochine cut drums & rotors. 129" ELECTRICAL CHECK Includes drain & draw test on battery. Star­ ter draw test. ALT output. sj» DAR Sponsors American History Essay Contest K i s h w a u k e e T r a i l Chapter, DAR, is again sponsoring its annual American history month essay contest for all fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade students in the public and parochial schools of McHenry county. This year's subject is "A Military Leader of the Battle of Yorktown". Only one leader may be selected, with emphasis on why this par­ ticular leader played such an important part during the Battle of Yorktown. There are many to choose from, like the Marquis de Lafayette, Rochambeau, Comwallis, and, of course, General George Washington. Essays must be hand­ written in ink, with the name of the contestant, home address, school, grade, and Kishwaukee Trail Chapter written on the essay. For fifth and sixth graders, essays must be from 300 to 600 words in length; for seventh" and eighth graders, 600 to 1,000 words. The total number of words should be noted at the end of the essay ; dates, such as February 1, 1981, will be counted as one word. All essays will be judged by a panel of three selected by Kishwaukee Trail Chapter, DAR. Essays will be judged on historical accuracy, adherence to subject, originality, interest, neatness, spelling and punctuation. If the material in the essay has been copied directly from the ^ource of reference, it will a u t o m a t i c a l l y b e disqualified. A bibliography of books, pamphlets, letters or other research material used in writing the essay must be included. If personal family items are used, the name of the owner must be given. Individual copies of these rules will be sent to the principals and interested teachers who have par­ ticipated in the past. Students may enter as in­ dividuals, if their school does not choose to participate. Essays must be submitted by Dec. 1, 1980 to Mrs. Leonard S. Belmonte, 328 W. Judd Street, Woodstock 60098. Essays submitted will be judged by three in­ dividuals, one of whom will not be a DAR member. In the past, Kishwaukee Trail Chapter has been indebted to the members of the McHenry County Retired Teachers association who have so unselfishly given of their time to this worthwhile project, in the capacity of judges. First place winners on each grade level will receive a silver medal, and second place winners will receive a bronze medal. Winners also receive an American History certificate, while all other participants receive a Certificate of Appreciation for their efforts. The awards will be made at a tea at the Woodstock Opera House, at 2 p.m. on Feb. 22, 1981, the anniversary of Washington's birthday, as well as (hiring American History month. First place winners' essays will be submitted to the DAR fourth division, to compete with winners from other DAR sponsored contests in this area. Winners from that competition will be sent to compete with winners from the seven divisions in the state of Illinois. SECTION 2. PAGE 5 • PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY. OCTOBER It, 1981 from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES AND EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS October 9, IMS--Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., opened to public. October 10,1971--London Bridge, dismantled and reassembled at Lake Havasu City, Ariz., dedicated at its new site. October 11,IMS--Thomas A. Edison files patent papers for his 1st invention, an electric vote recorder. October 12,1492--Christopher Columbus lands on San Salvador Island in the Bahamas. October 13, 1983--The Boston Americans win 1st annual base­ ball world series, defeating the Pittsburgh Nationals, 5 games to 3. October 14,1947--Capt. Charles E. Yeager breaks sound barrier with a speed of 670 mph, in 1st supersonic flight, over Edwards AFB at Muroc, Calif. Sharks Average length of an adult great white shark is 18 feet. Great white sharks are rare. In a normal year, great white and all other species of sharks kill or maim not less than 40 or more than 300 people around the world, according to estimates. Bee stings kill more people than that in the United States alone -- every year. McH*nry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System Mental Health Crisis Line For McHenry County 1-800/892-8900 Toll Prss 24 Hour Emorgoncy Number ProfMsionil Staff will answer your coll. ear long. / *»,/• •••</ £ - ' * You've worked hard all year, and now it's time to reap your reward. A good harvest sold at a good price. Now the important question is what will you do with the money you've made? Iff you invest your hard earned money in a Marengo Federal savings or certificate account, you can see the ffruits of your labor grow all year long. Your friends at Marengo Federal have a variety of savings plans to fit your individual needs. Some are long term, some are short term, but all give you the highest interest allowed by law. And all accounts are insured up to $100,000 by the FSLIC, a permanent agency of the federal government. Best of all is the individual attention you receive. The friendly folks at Marengo Federal are never to busy to answer your question or to help you with a problem. That's one reason their McHenry County's first name in savings. So why not plant the rewards of a good harvest at Marengo Federal and watch it grow all year long. Marengo Federal has five convenient offices to serve the residents of McHenry County, visit the one nearest you. , . HAPPY HARVEST DAYS-Oct. 1 thru 15 Welcome one and all to Marengo Federal's annual "Happy Harvest Day's". FREE Apple Cider, Coffee and Donuts to all who attend. Come celebrate at any MFS offic^ October 1 thru October 15. Marengo Federal Savings and loan association IT. FSLIC MARENGO: 200 E. Grant Highway • 815/568*7258 • McHENRY: 4400 W. Route 120 • 815/344-1900 • WOODSTOCK: 118 Cass Street • 815/338-2900 WOODSTOCK DRIVE-UP: Route 47 and Calhoun Street • 815/338-7440 • CRYSTAL LAKE: 550 Barley Rd. on Rt. # 14 • 815/455-4300