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^ALNuCALbH WLD.NESDAY, NOVKMBhli i1.1«»» I ns tAKL WALbH ' So I Hear Vivian Bassett promised to look for a report about grandmothers after that grandfathers story. Here 'tis: ALL ABOUT GRANDMOTHERS • Written by a third grader in the western regions of the country). A grandmother is a lady who has no children of her own So she likes other peoples little children. A grandfather is a man- grandmother. He goes for walks with boys and they talk about fishing and tractors and things like that. I sually they are fat, but not too fat to tie kids shoes. They wear glasses and funny un­ derwear Some of them can take their teeth and gums out It is better if they don't typewrite or play cards, except with us. They don't have to be smart, only an­ swer questions like why dogs hate cats and how come God isn't married They don't talk baby-talk like visitors do. because it is hard to understand. When they read to us they don't skip or mind if it is the same story again: Everyone should try to have one, especially if they don't have television, because grandmothers are the only grown-ups who have got time 'Levy Center Newsletter) reeopy in the Senior Voice). Vivian adds this note: "I'm sure they cook, but that is not mentioned. I wonder why. maybe a modern kind who works. My grandchildren think of me as cooking or sew ing, all about the goodies." ()ld time songs are coming back Maybe not way, way back, but some people remember tunes like-- School days, school days Dear old golden rule days Heading and writing And arithmetic Taught to the tune of a hickory stick. You were my queen in calico I was your bashful barefoot beau You wrote on my slate I love you, Joe When we were a Couple of kids. We know a couple of girls who said they were sending me some old songs Maybe they will arrive by pony express. What about the words to "Come Josephine In My Flying Machine"? Had a note from Signa and Bill Molnaire, now residents of Iverness, Florida. They will be attending the Florida - McHenryites picnic Nov 14. Bill must have read the story we printed about the woman finding a pearl in an oyster so he has been trying each week to find one. He enclosed an ad from DJ's Oyster Bar in Tampa where he is researching. Just imagine! Somebody forgot to change the oil in that space ship so the take­ off has been delayed a couple of weeks Hope they have it win­ terized We usually pick spots for Friday night outing, sort of playing the field, but this time we landed back at McHenry Country Club with long time friends, John and Betty Looze. Just got in the door when a pleasant, friendly gal let us know she is a column booster We asked and learned her name is Gloria Sprague. Now, Gloria is the kind we like to meet. As we sat down, another booster, spoke to us. Had her write her name down in our little black book -- "B." Nuziard. Myrtle Procter, sitting at the same table asked if I got all girls to write their names in my little black book. Told her I hadn't asked "B." for her phone number. Obviously a fun loving gal, B " said she would give me her number. At a large table, they were celebrating birthdays of four in the .group. Ilavern Gregory was going to write down the names for me. but she got lost in song. I think it was a Medicare group Paul Walkington has given *us books in past years to bring sunshine and laughter into our life. Now he comes along with a book of poems and small town thoughts by Uncle Ezra. It's good. Thanks to our booking agent, we had the pleasure of taking part in a program at Spring Grove Sunday night. It was to honor Bill Leonhardt, caretaker at St. Peter's Church for many years. Bill is retiring at the age of 88 years. Oh - we had fun! My alarm clock is gaining time and my watch is losing so there is nothing to do but split the difference. We aren't catching a train. Energy Fair Slated At MCC An Energy fair will be held at McHenry County college Saturday Nov. 14, from 2 to 9 p.m. ana Sunday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featured will be displays of energy saving devices by area suppliers. Spectators will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive advice on making a home energy efficient. Besides the displays, there will be seminars on various areas of energy conservation such as water heating systems, solar collectors, wind power and bio-mass. ĴoCd. CTa/ki FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the flies of November 12, 1931). M. J. Kent and family expect to move to Chicago, where they will live until spring, at which time they will return to McHenry for the summer season. Mr. Kent will operate the Chicago office while Roy Kent will remain at the McHenry office of Kent & Company realtors. In this way they believe they can render the maximum ser­ vice to their many customers. The home vacated by Mr. Kent will be occupied by a Chicago family, who expect to make McHenry their future home. One of the interesting things around McHenry at this Vime is the advance showmg of Christmas cards atfiolger's drug store. Looks li)te one of the largest ever splayed in McHenry bounty. Prices range from 1 rent to 35 cents. You are invited to look them over i whether you want to buy or ot. It will make you feel tter just to read those beautiful sentiments. no *>e FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of November 13, 1941). Several families in and around McHenry were made happy by the return from Army camps of sons or brothers this past week. Three of them were released because of the recent ruling which defers men over 28 Those from McHenry were El Roy Johnson, Melvin J. Walsh and John Glosson. A fourth man from McHenry, Raymond Rothermel, was recently released. During the past month rain fell on 14 days, giving this community its wettest October in 22 years. 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TWENTY-FIVE YEARSAGO (Taken from the files of November 15, 1956). One thousand members of the Christmas club of the McHenry State bank recently received checks totalling well in excess of $100,000, an all time high in both membership and amount saved. Mark Zimmerman of McHenry wa§ one of three top award winners at the annual county 4-H Achievement night held in Marengo. Mark, for several years a leader in the elec­ trical field, was awarded a $200 scholarship donated by the Commonwealth Edison company of Chicago. The Rev. Fr. William Collins, assistant pastor at St. Patrick's church, suf­ fered serious eye injuries in an accident. A basketball which was thrown in the school yard struck his glasses, breaking them. Some of the glass cut the lower cornea and it was not determined immediately just how much damage had occurred. Robert J. Bittermann of Lakemoor completed recruit training Nov. 1 at the Marine corps recruit depot, San Diego, Calif. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of November 19, 1971). For some time the City Council of McHenry has been asked about the possibility of annexing property east of Fox river. Recently several aldermen met with a group of prospective buyers of ap­ proximately 230 acres who asked for an informal discussion This group proposed to develop a recreational area with motel, marina and golf course. Their main concern was utilisation of McHenry's sewage disposal system. - A lawsuit which may be the "first of its kind" in Illinois has been filed in protest of both election dates and expenditure of tax­ payers funds in McHenry county for two county board of supervisors' elections. The suit was filed by State Rep. Thomas J. Hanahan, D- McHenry. In it he asks that the county prevent the holding of the county board election Feb. 8, and the general election April 4, 1972. He is seeking, instead, to have the primary and election for members of the board to be held on the regular primary date, March 21, and the county board election Nov. 7, 1972. the, .date of the regular general election. Commercial Foods Class On Field Trip The Commercial Foods class at East campus is planning to attend the Chicago Culinary Arts salon Nov. 30. There will be food displays, line cooking demonstrations, and ice carvings by the country's leading executive chefs. The class is currently starting its own catering operation. They have started line production on a small scale by making decorated Halloween cookies. Next, they will be making homemade pies for the holidays. They will also be decorating cakes with holiday motifs. 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QVff Nitiwldt 6 I vi'ii nutri system Defensive Driving Course Set Nov. 12-19 John Scott, trained by the National Safety council, will conduct a Defensive Driving course under the auspices of the Farm Bureau Women's committee Nov. 12 and Nov. 19 at the , Farm Bureau building, Woodstock. The time both evenings is from 6:30 to 10 p.m. and the small cost is for the workbook and materials used in the •eight hours of discussions, demonstrations and movies. Scott said this two- evening, eight-hour program will include such topics as the following: Preven- tability of motor vehicle accidents, principles of defensive driving, the six situations of a two-car crash, s t a n d a r d a c c i d e n t p r e v e n t i o n f o r m u l a , preventing run-off-the-road accidents, pedestrian and bicycle safety, alcohol and drug problem as it relates to driving, backing, fixed objects and grade crossing accidents, and driving on the expressways. *4 Larry Harris, manager of the F^rm Bureau, asks that persons wishing to enroll call the Farm Bureau (338-1520) and sign up soon so that the full complement of pfeople will not be *exceeded. An additional class session will be conducted if necessary to handle the overflow. Many school districts ask or require their bus drivers to participate, Harris ob­ served, the eight hours of instruction serving as a good refresher and reminder course in safer driving. Acid Rain, Nuclear Power Topics For LWV Acid rain and nuclear power, two of the most important environmental problems to be faced in the '80's, will be the topics of the Natural Resources program at the Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters unit meeting Nov. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul Episcopal church, 3706 W. St. Paul a v e n u e , M c H e n r y . Babysitting is available. Lou Marchi, from the McHenry County Defenders, will present a slide show entitled "Acid Rain; the Choice is Ours". Exhaust- gases from coal and oil fired power plants, automobile and trucks are chemically changed in the atmosphere and return to the earth as acid rain. The Woodstock-McHenry LWV, along with the Rock- f -H LWV were two of the 1.100 Leagues across the country participating in a two-year study of the energy issues facing this nation. The resulting consensus in 1978 provide the basis for all League action on energy issues. In brief, that national position gives top priority to conservation, use of renewable resources (solar, wind and 'bioconversion , and the enviromentally sound use,of coal. The LWV believes that reliance on nuclear fisson should not be increased but that it does have a place in the nations current energy mix. The Rockford LWV has been concerned with the site and operation of the Byron nuclear power station. This plant, located 17 miles south­ west of Rockford, was designed in 1972 for operation in 1983. Members say, many new operation techniques and safety requirements have yet to be addressed by Commonwealth Edison and the Nuclear Regulatory commission. Representatives from the Rockford LWV will tell their story with a slide show presentation. Esther Perez, Natural Resource chair for the Woodstock-McHenry LWV, urges all interested persons to attend the program, which is open to the public rhe League, founded in 1920, is a non-partisan, issue oriented organization committed to effective government by informed, involved citizens. Mem­ bership in LWV is open to all persons of voting age. For more information call 344- 1944. Glaucoma Screening Unit Due In McHenry :oma appetite. Every year, in the United Spates alone, it gobbles the sight of 4,000 people More than 1,000,000 people, age 35 or more, are losing their sight from glaucoma right this moment without knowing it. Early detection is the goal of the McHenry Lions club, working with the Lions of Illinois foundation, the non­ profit, charitable arm of the Illinois Lions clubs. The local club will provide a visit of the Lions of Illinois Mobile Glaucoma Eye) Screening unit Dec. 3 The unit will be located at McHenry Market Place from 1 to 4 p.m. "Many people are blinded by glaucoma needlessly," said Joseph Leopold, local club president. "We hope the adults in our community will take advantage of this free screening." REVCI DISCOUNT DRUG CENTERS MIDWEISER BEER 12 PACK* 12OZ. CANS REVCO'S LOW, LOW PRICE SMIRNOFF VODKA Distilled From 100% Grain Liter • 80 Proof REVCO'S LOW, -RIic-LOW PRICE SEAGRAM'S 7 CROWN Fine Blend Liter • 80 Proof $£39 REVCO'S LOW, LOW PRICE »6" ESJ I RANDY Liter • 80 Proof Extra Smooth REVCO'S LOW, LOW PRTCEH $689 GORDON'S 6IN Liter Distilled From 100% Grain • 80 Proof LOW00' PRICE $5" GAL10 VERMOUTH 750 ML * 18% Alcohol REVCO'S LOW Sweet or Dry LOW PRICE ' $119 YAGO SANT'GRIA 750 ML • 10% Alcohol l^flht & Fruity y REVCO'S LOW; LOW PRICE McHenry • 4400 W. Elm • 385-1126 Formwty May's Drug 'W3M