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P*OE « - PLALHDEALEK - FKfT> \\ TJVX ^ 3. VPC --EARL WALSH" .• -- V So I Hear • •% Dear Earl: Endostng an old article that may be of iotmct to Ahriaa. I tikafc M was p«#rf«hrd aroood UH as ray fdfcs mentioned in (be otter article married on Thanksgiving in 1911. I sure enjoy aD your articles of i .HY GET IT A.VD GO HMGOTIT AND WEVT* flow do I know that my youth is all I go has got op and WeHmygeti events m your life. Keep op the good work, and hope you never retire front the Plamdealer As Bat in spite of it nB I ~~ >1 think of the pi aNe to grin s my get up I>*Ur* with «ix»uragen>ent to a Vrje&.nq yjung coiummst are most wHcome They didn't say »e could pnrs' thern rwr <hd they iay we onuWr;'* Almost tetexti tlxne special words until the final tetter mentioned en- y/ving 'ha? 'Aher cotumn You know -- the one on the front page So I <W;kVwJ to shoot the worts Let er r'P* From fot' of our faithful con­ tributors comet this Ingest ing the news Geo, Bush * view of ha vice- pre&kdency as a career of attending funerals, was not all dim. Behold he has attended the big funeral of the 'jme and got a large tour of the world to boot "K Brown Since our Vice President dbdnt get a bo<* <*u. of Rusaia. his trip was just darwly From way out in Burbank. California comes this letter: Nov IB, 1*2 "Greetings Mr Walsh, "Was cleaning another corner of my - '• -.ft Warn \ • mmm Mmm darkroom and found the negatives and postcards I had been looking for smce my mother gave me the Aug it, '82 Plamdealer chppmg *So I Hear '. "I made he enclosed cards about and sold a few thousand to the drug store in McHenry when I worked for Andy Warwick I do not recall the name of the drug store or the owner. "I don t bebeve it would be poasftie for me to fly to McHenry in my plane to take more pictures, but if anyone is interested m these old post cards I couid print some more. , Perhaps it means I am getting older when I can remember some of 'he thine* you write about AO the Shades out here enjoy the Plain- dealer esp your articles. _ Sincerely, "John Shadle" Thanks for your letter and the old cards. John I must do some research to find out how much demand there is for cards with McHenry scenes. The idea sounds good to me. Now from Kenosha, Wisconsin comes a letter from one of our loyal readers for many years: Kenosha, Wis Dear friend Harold: Yon are right. Ahrma got a bang out of your clippings. For our renders, here is one: Dec. • is the big night when the junior class of the McHenry high school presents an cwiiig of en­ tertainment for the pwMit, The east includes Rosalind Nye, Alvina Freund, Verona Amen, Anthony Wirtz. Grace Martin, Earl DoveO, Joseph Barbian, Edwin Micbels, Charles Vycital, Louis Srhmitt The play is "Husbands an Approval". And -- let's give some Old Timers a chance to recollect the report of your parents' winter wexhlng as listed, in Twice Told Tales. The big event took place 15 years before thaae All-Stars presented their play. (The Indians had left the territory). FORTY YEARS AGO A very pretty winter wedding took place at St. Mary's Catholic church here at t o'clock Wednesday morning of this week when Miss Kathryn Mary Freund and Mr. John Phannenstill were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony, the officiating clergyman being Rev. A. Royer of the church. ~ , as I've heard it said I wonder when I get into bed With my ears in a drawer, my teeth in a cup, Mj eyes on a table until I wake up. Ere deep duns my eyes I say to myself. Is there anything else I should lay on the shelf I'm happy to say as I dose the door That my friends are the same, only perhaps more. When I was young my sltppei s were red I roidd kick up my heels right over my When I grew older my slippers were bine But I still could dance the whole night thwi0i Now that Fm old my slippers are black I walk to the store and puff my way back The reason I know my youth is all Is that my get up and go has got up and went. Bat I really don't mind when I think with a grin At all the grand places my get up has been. Since I have retired from life's competition I get up every morning and dust off my wits Pick up the paper and read the obits If my nam* is missing I know Fm not dead So I get a good breakfast and go back to bed. "Mr Walsh: Thought this would bea mce poem for your article if you have not already had it. Wouldn't miss your article for anything. The first thing we read is S.LR-ta it starts that day out right. Keep up the good work. An Ardent reader If that poem wasn't sent by Kenneth Bowsher. m have to guess again. Some of my get up and go has "went", but I plan to hang on to this for a while or until the management tells me to get up and go Now for the windup of all these welcome letters: "Dear Earl, "For some time I've been meaning to send off a line to say - I do enjoy your column in the Plaindealer Also Musin and Meanderin'. "That time of life has come around when it is nice to hear of old timers, and occassionally you mention a name of someone I hadn't thought about for some time. Always enjoy when you mention "Zeke". He was with the paper way back at the time I spent a couple enjoyable years there. "In regard to your cousin - Eleanore Walsh Young - I spent a quite a few evenings and some days with her for three years before her passing - as I'd stay with her when going to Waukegan to give a helping hand to my brother John. I took her shopping, to visit ber friends, Dudley (her pet poodle) to the vet and an occassional helping hand with cur­ tains and tasks that were difficult for her because of her aching hands. I miss her. She was a lovely person. "I'm sending a little bit of wording - if you need a extra few lines for a column in December, I think it is timely. "And, of course, a greeting for Alvina. "As for the year.ofjl983 - May all your hang-ups be "drip dry" "Sincerely, Eleanor (May; Manning Dear Eleanor, I'M be saving your separate notes for a Christmas column It is nearer than we think. Your mention of that other column (my rival) is what prompted me to hide my extreme modesty and not delete all the words of en­ couragement. I remember you set type for the Plaindealer, but didn't realize it went way back to Zeke's time. Of course, he is much older than you. That's the way to get out a column. Let the readers take over. |g|||jjggggg| The Pizza That Chicago Made Famous Is As Close As McHenry! Our Deep We Can Prove It! Krfstof'sCtrkus 385-7955 Route 31 McHenry Two Miles North of McHenry on Route 31 Free Carryouts ^UUJLce ẐfoCcL ẐJCLCZ. FOfNSETTIA POINTS Ever since J.P. P o i n s e t t i a ( U . S . Minister to Mexico during the last century) discovered the beautiful Mexican red and green plant, it has become a Christmas symbol. Actually the flower of the poinsettia is that yellow duster in the center. The red parts are its "bracts." Often, after the bracts begin to fade, we throw the plant away, but with a little care it can become a permanent part of our housepiant collections. Poinsettias in full bloom should be placed in a cool room, no warmer than 65 degrees at night. It needs good tight and a fair amount of water. When the soil «• <bry to touch, water thoroughly, but avoid overwatering. If the roots are allowed to fall, the leaves will soon drop off also. Now it's time to cut the stems down to about five in­ ches. After it's trim­ med, it will require much less water, so be careful of overwatering When springtime comes, you may decide to repot your plant and put it outside in an airy, light spot. Keep the growth low by pinching it back as needed. In September, you will probably want to bring the plant inside in order for it to have short days and long nights. It tikes as much as 12 hours darkness for about two months. The buds will form and the bracts change color, usually by late November -- in time for a n o t h e r m e r r y Christmas. $ S n iDd > CLAYWORKER'S GUILD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS i SHOW & SALE SHOW TIMES « DATES: Thursday, Dec. 2 - 10:00 to 9:00; Friday, Dec. 3 -10:00 to 9:00; Saturday, Dec. 4 -10:00 to 5:00; Sunday, Dec. 5 -10:00 to 5:00 December 9, 10, 11, 12 - Same hours advertised above December 16, 17, 18, 19 - Same hours advertised above You can-purchase a unique gift that can't be duplicated - a hand crafted original work of art in a popular price range of *3.00 to *30.00 Your purchase will be made from the Studio artists who made this work of art. This will be a unique opportunity for you to thoughtfully select a one-of-a-kind item for yourself, family or friend and view the largest ceramics show that will take place in McHenry County this Christmas Season. Come this weekend and talk to your local artists. Here are some of the names that will be showing this weekend: Bob Blue, Judy Fruin, Susan Galloway. Nanette Garcia. Debra Gust, Joyce John, Roy & Nancy Lyons, Marylyhn McLaughlin, Judy Rochotte Pack, Ben Laurie Rosenfield, Dave Trumble. and Lena Wells. 10% of all proceeds from this sale will go to the Woodstock Christmas Clearing House. A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION Location: Tidy's Main Showroom: 200 Washington Street Woodstock, Illinois Phone 338-1000 for additional information All space is donated by Tidy at no charge. olidy 1'j*rprln A- Hitor fkti rHnjt* #Mi mio so soon, the small shoots that Mart up below the bloom. As the flower bracts 6Ef YOUR CHIMNEY READY FOR SANTA! Santa and hi* Rein­ deers work excep­ tionally hard on Chriatmaa Eve, and with all the chimney* he must so down, it'* hard for old Santa to keep hi* MI it clean. But you can help old Santa thi* year by haying your chimney cleaned. Not only will Santa appreciate it, but your chimney will be *a(er for you and your loved one* all *ea*on long- Chimney fire* can be devastating *o why take an unnece**ary risk? If your chimney has not been cleaned in the last couple of years or so, the next time you make a fire you may be starting more dun a cozy little fire in your fireplace. So let's help out old St. Nick and get oar chimneys ready, and let's make the Holidays Happy and SAFE. CALL TODAY (115) 344-1814 N«st |S»ccp| Chimney \SweepmM •1720MGNVIW lHcHENKY.ll Stretched Out When cuffs, sleeves and waistlines of your wool­ en sweaters are stretched out, dip them in hot wa­ ter and dry with a hot blow dryer. They should shrink back to normal. FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of December 15, 1932). The third annual beauty contest and jubilee sponsored by the Farm Bureau was held at the high school at Harvard with an attendance of ap­ proximately 500. Zura Whiting of McHenry finished second in the county beauty queen contest. Joseph Regnef will close his grocery and market on Green street for the winter months. He expects to re-open about April 1. The Christmas season is close at hand and the streets of this city again present a festive appearance with their many colored lights. The display windows of the various places of business are also very attractive with their decorations of the season and display of gifts. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of December 17, 1942). The third sad message of its kind was received by McHenry parents when Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Chamberlin received word from the government stating that their son, Rollo, is missing. He was a seaman first class. rancisco, Cal. The name of the ship w# he was on, although known, is being withheld. Letters to Santa Claus are very popular with the kiddies. Mary Ann Bolger says she won't ask for much on account of the war, but she would like some dominoes and other games and not to forget candy and.nuts. Her brother, John, wants a train and a big dump truck. Christmas carols will be sung in the three business sections of McHenry over a loud speaking system if present plans are carried out. Due to gasoline rationing, it will be im­ possible this year to have a bus take the carolers to each "sick" home in town. CHECKLIST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of December 19, 1967). Residents of the Riverside drive area plus many motorists will be happy to learn that traffic signal lights will be installed at the corner of Riverside drive and Elm street. Last week the steering committee of the newly organized Presbyterian church in McHenry met with the Rev. Jack Mclntyre, a Presbyterian minister from Grayville, 111. It is hoped that Mr. Mclntyre will come in February to serve as organizing minister and that a continuous church service as well as a church school will commence at that time. Joan Hansen was chosen honored queen at impressive installation rites for Job's Daughters at the Masonic temple. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of December 13, 1972). Ground breaking took {dace for a new school building just north of the Johnsburg Junior high school gym­ nasium. The Johnsburg District 12 board of education recently finalized plans to expend the last amount of money left from the $1 million bond issue passed by voters two and a half years ago. Word from Police Chief Kenneth Espey is that drivers of snowmobiles in violation of the city ordinance will be persecuted. He declared that the police have received "too many complaints of snowmobile violations in the city". It is illegal to operate the vehicles on city streets or cm private property because of the damage which often results. 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