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YOURSE Pictured above is the plass confirmed at Zion Lutheran church last Sunday, In back row are Ron Okpisz, Kevin Bonato, Hob Stermer. Matt Fluger, Pastor Graef, Denise Burg, Annette Freels, Julie Leopold, and Jill Leopold; front row, Bob Prosen, Sue Hivon, Tony Sorling, Ray Sanders, Frank Adenau, Debbie Walter. Ron Stock and Bill Bukovsky. Twice Told Tales FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files (if April 16. 1931) Joe Regner lias moved his grocery and market from the Frett building on Main street to the Heimer building on Green street, where he is now nicely located and is greeting his customers and new friends The building, which Mr Regner has purchased. has been remodeled and redecorated and presents a very fine appearance with the decorations of the interior and exterior being carried out in orange, tjreen and black Miss Mary Schmitt. daughter of Mr and Mrs. John M Schmitt of John sburg. was united in marriage to Mr Leo Miller, son of Mr and Mrs John Miller of Johnsburg. April 15 "The Whole Town's Talking" is the fitting title of this year's senior play The cast includes Margaret Trent Helen Weber. Melvin Whiting. Theodore An derson. Clarice Miller. Jack Purvey, i/owell Nye. Alvera Weingart. Carolyn Regner. Louise Kilday, Harold Patzkeand Dorothy Knaack. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 17. 1941* Since there were no contests in the city elections, very little interest was shown at the polls However, the fact that the police magistrate was to be elected by a write-in. created a little, enthusiasum which resulted in the election of Vaughn Jones. Mayor R I. Overton was reelected with a total of 116 votes. Earl R Walsh was reelected as City Clerk with 113 votes and Gerald J Carey will take over the position as city treasurer, having received 109 votes Daylight saving time would be reorganized of­ ficially by the legislature under a bill introduced by Rep. Thos. A Bolger* Democrat of McHenry. but it would be restricted to a period extending from the last Sunday in April of each year to the last Sunday in September The Bolger bill recognizes central standard as the official time in Illinois except that cities, villages .and towns may use dayligty savings time, if they desire, between the designated time. TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 12. 1956) It was estimated that 9,500 Republican and 2,500 Democratic votes were cast. In 1954 there were 13,672 votes cast of which 12,527 were Republican and 1,045 Democratic. In the last election year. 1952, 14,122 were cast. 11.939 Republican ballots cast and 478 Democratic. Dwight D Eisenhower was elected president; William G Stratton. governor; Charles F. Car- pent ier. secretary of state; and A B McConnell and John P Manning for representatives in the (Jeneral Assembly. The question of whether or not McHenry county should have an airport lost decisively, with 7.380 votes against and 2,700 in favor. Mikko Jarvenranta of Helsinki. Finland, will be the special guest and speaker at the meeting of the McHenry Rotary club at the McHenry Country club TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 16. 1971) Following a meeting of the county board of supervisors, members drove to the site of the new courthouse on Rt. 47 and Ware road to witness a ground breaking ceremony. At the board meeting, unanimous approval was For Life, Health, Auto or Home ... Get A Piece Of The Rock of the Building and Finance committees that the board proceed with the purchase of the Calvary Baptist church, near the new courthouse for the sum of $140,000. A narcotic raid on an Island Lake home netted drugs and money valued at $6.(MM) Sheriff Arthur Tyrrell and his men arrested 11 persons Livt Alont? Call For Help Instantly 24 Hrs A DAY! 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April 29, 8:30 a m to 3 p.m The hospice concept is a way of caring for the ter­ minally ill person, and the purpose of the seminar is to create an awareness in the community that this type of care is available for the terminally ill Anyone in­ terested in the hospice concept may attend the seminar Nurses attending will receive three contact hours approved by the Illinois Nurses's association. . The speakers wirll be Beth Walston and Ken Dowell of; the Illinois Department of Public Health. Ms Walston has been especially active in caring for the terminally ill and sharing her personal and professional talents with both the patients and their families. Also, she has been a leader in upgrading the training for nursing assistants and is vitally interested in all aspects of the health care delivery system Dowell has served hospice internships in the New England area and has done extensive study in com pak-ative models in hospice care and/ has acted as a consultant - in im­ plementation of hospice r ̂ concepts throughout the state The seminar is being sponsored by the McHenry County Professional Nurse's association. McHenry County college and the Illinois Department of Public Health The registration fee in­ cludes lunch Register by calling McHenry County college, <815) 455 6510. before April 20. After April 20. registration can be completed in person at the college Plane-Glue High-technology glue in air­ craft structures may make rivets obsolete, National Geographic reports. The epoxy premises to save weight as well as increase structural durability. ACCEPTED AT BRADLEY Pamela Marie Tonyan, daughter of Mr and Mrs. William Tonyan of 3706 W. High street, McHenry, has been accepted for admission at Bradley university in Peoria, III ., when classes convene in August Pamela is student at Marian Central Catholic high school. • * * • The couple that hasn't seen tough days doesn't appreciate the value of a dollar. - V . The first requisite of being a leader in your community is the ability to lead and the willingness to follow. Rental 75 PER MO. Bill NMmann C.LU. 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