/ Twice Told Tales I !™!™LS. THP Pitv of M n U o n r i FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of May 21. 1931) Memorial day will again be observed in McHenry and the people of the community will honor the memory of those who gave their lives in the service of our country. The memorial stone which has been erected by the local fortress of the Daughters of the G A R in memory of the Civil War veterans will be dedicated. The services will be in charge of the American I^egion and the G A R The high school orchestra returned from Cleveland tired but happy, even in the face of defeat. The trip was very much enjoyed by the 34 orchestra members who. knowing that they had honestly won at least second place by the judges but by disputes and penalties brought about by the body of six directors, had been eliminated, have displayed some very fine sport smanship in their evident lack of any hard feelings over the unfairness of the treatment they received at the national contest FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of May 22. 1941) Three soloists of the high school band and orchestra played in the regional contest held at Flint, Mich. Martin Baum took a first division rating with his baritone solo, thus making him the first student in the history of the school to take a first division at a national contest He had some sixteen competitors, but still came out on top. Gordon Scholle took a third division rating with his violin solo Earl Pomrening also took a third division with his baritone saxophone solo. Ground has been broken for a new home being erected for Joe May on a lot which he purchased from Ann Frisby on John street recently. ' TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of May 17, 1956) George Reik^r was among 128 Shriners to receive the Legion of Merit fez in a ceremonial at the Medinah Temple in Chicago. The presentation was in recognition for serving in the Oriental band for 21 years. Another 600 were initiated during the program. Last year Mr. Reiker was presented with a lifetime membership after 35 years as a member of the Shrine organization. Local civic, farm and church groups are represented on the McHenry county CROP board which was formed this month atp the McHenry county Farm Bureau building. William Pictor of McHenry was elected chairman of the board. The McHenry Shamrocks opened the Reason by traveling to Elgin, where they were defeated by the Elgin V F.W team 7 to I. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of May 19. 1971) The spirit of true camaraderie, tinged with a good bit of nostalgia, per meated the McHenry Country club's main dining room on the occasion of the city choral club's thirtieth . year anniversary party, and memories were extended far into the past as the program unfolded Norb Mauch. one of only two original mem bers who still belongs to the club, officiated as master of ceremonies. McHenry continued to rank third high in the county as Gov Richard B Ogilvie announced distribution of $8,891.214 86 to Illinois counties and municipal cities as their share of state income tax collected last month McHenry's share, based on population, was $30,751.56 behind Crystal I^ike with $70.730 84 and Woodstock with $49,783.56. The City of McHenry Police department has issued the following citations. Robert J. Tonyan, 1630 N. Park street, speeding, 39 mph in a 25 zone. Kenneth D. Howerton, 1704 Ranch, negligent driving. Nancy J. Buch, 3406 Washington, speeding, 60 mph in a 40 zone. Barbara A. Krasucki, 4604 Garden Quarter, speeding, 55 mph in a 35 zone. Thomas J. Mueller, 7710 Gene, Wonder Lake, speeding. 55 mph in a 40 zone. Mary Ellen Szymkowiak, 4021 W Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, speeding, 55 mph in a 40 zone. John R. Ram berg, 3012 Miller, horns and warning devices (siren). Timothy J. Low, 2921 Victoria, speeding, 48 mph in a 30 zone. Linda L. Panning, 3212 Vista, speeding, 44 mph in a 30 zone. Steven W. Kovich. 7120 Stoneweir Point, no valid registration. Thomas A Cheatham. Jr.. 3719 Maple, improper starting. Gwen M Bauer, 7704 Deep Springs, Wonder Lake, speeding, 45 mph in a 30 zone. • William G. Mueller, 254 Rand road, driving with a suspended license. August Savalick, 8922 Memory trail. Wonder Lake, following too close. Michael J. Atchison, 7607 Bull Valley, speeding, 52 mph in a 35 zone. Louis G. Becker, 602-B Devonshire, speeding, 43 mph in a 30 zone. Beverly J. Chelini, 902 Allen, speeding, 53 mph in a 35 zone. Vincent G. Cichon, 4328 E. Lake Shore drive. Wonder Lake, no valid driver's license. Peggy R Grande. 1903 Woodlawn. speeding, 43 mph in a 30 zone. Joan B. Hentges, 9020 Evergreen, Wonder Lake, speeding, 55 mph in a 40 zone. Carl D. Jemberg, 2723 Myang, disobeyed a stop sign Raymond W. Kierna, Jr., 5417 Sherman, speeding, 54 mph in aa 40 zone. Michael Lovergine, 7423 Oneida, Wonder Lake, permitting an unauthorized person to drive. Anthony R Marsala, 7303 Eisenhower. Wonder Lake, speeding, 50 mph in a 35 zone. David A Miller, 3017 Lincoln, speeding, 39 mph in a.25 zone. William D Newman, 2905 The next "PAL" (Problems Affecting Lungs) breathing club meeting, sponsored by the American Lung assocation of DuPage and McHenry counties in cooperation with McHenry Hospital Outreach, will meet on Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m., June 9 in the McHenry hospital board room. The meetings are open to everyone experiencing respiratory problems and their families Isabel Brody. R D. a clinical dietician from McHenry hospital will talk to "PAL" members about the importance of maintaining a proper diet while suffering from a respiratory problem ni«HBIIR¥'S H««* •• Imt.'itn J i r w DINETTE SET JtHUMism Formica Top 1 Naugahyde Set VALUE $299.00 S1AA95 ALL COLORS CONTEMPORARY SOFA ft LOVESEAT VALUE $995.00 $54995 SPECIAL PURCHASE SLEEPERS \r pttcE) *349" 5299" •QUEEN SIZE VALUE $499 •FULL SIZE " VALUE $450 LAME SELECTION GAME SETS AT SPECIAL PRICES!! IMPORTED FROM YUGOSLAVIA 7 PC. DINETTE SET ROUND TABLE. DARK PINE. FORMICA TOP VALUE 749.00 3 PC. BEDROOM SET WITH TWO MIRRORS REG. $1395.00 $899'5 Large Selection TABLE LAMPS Buy One At Our Riyplar Imm Prk« Receive 2nd v; . •:> •, :• , -- NATIONALLY ADVERTISED BRAND 5 YR. WARRANTY BEDDING iJlsift TWIN SIZE Mattress & Box Spring REG. $219 95 $129" FULL SIZE Mattress & Box Spring REG. $289 95 HERCULON & NYLON SCOTCHGUARDED WALLHUGGER RECLINERS $219.UP MANY STYLES AVAILABLE ALL SOLID OAK DINING ROOM SET IYMDKMNM onlv *2495 SUGGESTED PRICE $3500 * 179" QUEEN SIZE Mattress & Box Spring REG. $329 95 Wooded Lawn, speeding, 38 mph in a 25 zone. David A. Sagers, 4602 Willow lane, overwieght on J,icense and violation of classification. James A. Umbarger, 914 Laguna, speeding, 50 mph in a 30 zone. ^ Sterling R. Weirich, Sr., $914 Willow, improper lane usage. Michael R. Zmich. 4503 prairie, speeding, 71 mph in "a 55 zone. Mary S. Behrendt. 314 N. Glenwood. failure to yield She will also discuss the idea of eating to feel better and answer questions about the types of food to choose. The purpose of these meetings is to better inform members about respiratory illnesses and how they can help themselves to breathe easier This program is free- of-charge and made possible through your support of the American Lung Association in McHenry. For more information contact your Lung association in Woodstock at 338-6675 or the McHenry hospital Outreach depart ment at 385-2200. extension 622. the right-of-way. Wilbur Haak, 7205 Algonquin road, Wonder Lake, improper display of a stop signal. Lynda Sue Haddick, 1619 Beach, speeding. 37 mph in a 25 zone Robert J Houck. 1314 Eastwood, disobeyed a stop sign. Kathleen D Schramm. 3407 Skyway, speeding. 55 mph in a 40 zone Joseph t A Stanlik. 4621 Sussex, speeding. 37 mph in a 25 zone * PAGE S - PLAINDE ALER - WEDNESDAY, MAY «, IMI from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES ANO EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS May 2S, 1888 • All-around master athlete and Olympic champ ion, American Indian Jim Thorpe born near Shawnee, Okla homa. May 29, 1790 - Rhode Island becomes last of the original 13 states to ratify the Constitution. May 30, 1922 • Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C-, dedicated. May 31, 1907 - Imported from Paris, 1st "taximeter cabs" ar rive in New York City. June 1 - 1812 - President James Madison requests Congress to declare war on Great Britain. Jane 2, 1883 • First night baseball game played under electric lights, at Ft. Wayne, Indiana. $209" All Bedding On Sale is*" ! wowBiwmW Set P.A.L Meeting ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS! FIRST INSTALLMENT OF YOUR McHENRY COUNTY Real Estate Taxes Are Due Thursday, June 4th Payments May Be Made At Any Of Our 3 Lobby Facilities McHENRY STATE BANK THREE 3510 W. Elm LOCATIONS: Richmond Rd. at Pearl St. Crystal Lake Rd. at Lillian St. The McHenry Plaindealer U S P S 3 3 5 2 0 0 f s t o b U h e d 1 1 / S ^ M c H e n r y 1 1 1 , n o . » 6 O O S O P h o n e t I S 3 « 5 0 1 / Q P u b l i s h e d I v e r y W e d n e s d o y f t F n d o y o t M c H e n r y l l l i n o S e c o n d C l o s s P o s t o g e P o « d o t M c H e n r y i t l . n o ' * • y M c H f N t Y P U i H S H I N G C O M P A N Y P O S T M A S T E R S e n d o d d r e s s ( h o n g e s t o M c H e n r y P l o m d e o l e r 3 f I 2 / V f l r r M c H t n . y I l l i n o i s 6 0 0 5 0 S u b s c r i b e r s o r e r e q u e s t e d * o p « o * > d e i m m » d ! o i r n o t i c e o f c h o n g e o f o d d r e T h e M c H e n r y P l o m d e o l e r 3 1 1 2 W E l m S t M c H e n r y I I I 6 0 0 5 0 A d e d u c t s o n e m o n t h f r o m t h e e i p i r o i i o n o f o s u b s c r i p t i o n « n l l b e m o d e w h e r e o t h o n o d d r e s s < s p r o v i d e d t h r o u g h t h e P o s t O f f i c e d e p o r t m e n t Thomas C. 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