Theatre reopens with .15, .25 admission SECTION 2 • PAGE 9 -PLAINDEALER - WKDNESDA*, UilOHfelK », 1983 50 YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oct. 5, 1933) After being closed for several weeks, the Empire theatre in McHenry will open this week under new management of E.W. Johnson, who has had a number of years of experience in the theatre business. In improving the new policy of the Empire, Mr. Johnson promises the very best of pictures available, with comedies and shorts each evening. All in all, a longer, better show at the admission prices of 15 and 25 cents. Twice Told Tales: Lester Bacon, state policeman, who was d duty in Chicago di American Legion conv that city, returned ay on the in home iy, suffering from injuries received in an accident. His duties for the night were over and he was traveling on his motorcycle back to the hotel when a car pulled in front of him. He attempted to pull around the car but the back fender hit him and sent him sommersaulting and receiving broken ribs and bruises. He will be off duty for about three weeks. 40 YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oct. 7, 1943) Another ominous telegram, like only three others received in McHenry during the past two years, arrived telling of the death of another local serviceman. The telegram arrived at the Harry Fredricks home on Waukesan street, casting a grim shadow over the home and its remain! members of the family, as wel as over the entire community. Eugene Michael Weideman, a petty officer radio man, second class, died of wounds following action while in the performance of duty and in service of his country. / The J.B. Rotnour Players have made arrangements to appear at the high school auditorium, McHenry, every Tuesday evening starting Tuesday, Oct. 19. Trie attraction is well known to McHenry folks, having Appeared here for many years in the past with Flora DeVoss and little Baby. Mr. Rotnour's show is one of the very few road shows that has stood the test of time, returning to McHenry after a crowd- breaking season. 25 YEARS AGO / (Taken from the files of Oct. 9, 1958) Six Campion Jesuit high school seniors have been named semi-finalists in the 1958-59 national merit scholarship competition, among them Richard Herdrich of McHenry. who ifrsports editor of the school publications. The six are all in the top 1 percent of the contestants. Herdrich, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Herdrich of Fox Street, McHenry, is a "first honors" student in the five jor classical course, sports of the bi-weekly news and of the 1950 year He is also a two-year member of the tenfhis team, a second lieutenant in the ROTC unit, a member of the Student Council and a member of the forensics group. He is a graduate of St. Mary's grade school here. guard on the Northern Illinois University football team. "Red" was a game with in NIU's first college. 10 YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Oct. 1973) The bravery of 15-yi Janice Novak of Holiday was recognized when she 12, a bronze medal present Girl Scouts of America. The award was for action taken more than a year headquarters of ts of me United ago in saving the life of her brother, Michael, 6, when he was attacked bv the family pet, a Doberman Pinscher. Mrs. Carl Rietesel announced this week that the community's new FISH program is now in operation on a limited basis. During October, only transportation is available for those in need of this type of service. Starting in November, the following added services will be offered on alk emergency basis only: Food, baby sitting, housework for the ill, companionship for the elderly and reading to the blind. general yci ivi ai News Nurses set meeting Members of the 16th district Illinois Nurses Association will hear a talk on Chronic Pain Management when they meet Monday, Oct. 10, at T.C. Spirits, Crystal Lake. Linda Simko, RN, MSN, nurse therapist at the Crystal Lake Pain Evaluation and Management Center, will be guest speaker Dinner will be served at o p.m., followed by the 7 o'clock meeting-program. Reservations must be made by Friday. Oct. 7, by calling or writing Gloria Speiss, 305 Devonshire Road, Barringion, 111. 60010, Phone (312) 526-5356. Mm! VMtyour independent femty optometrist regularly for proper vision cars. » mjmtt ttw Wwon Optometry tmoutUm WHW Dy MftroptK Mr Richard Albert Sellings of McHenry, •wn a starting | Stilling, son of the llii holds down a i ; position as Women's Studies club meets The Women's Studies Club of McHenry County College will hold an informational and organizational meeting Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. in the college lounge. Membership in the club is open to anyone in the area** . The evening meeting Is planned for the convenience of Interested individuals better able to attend a night meeting. At the Oct. 5 meeting there will be discussion of plans for Women's History Week, a national occasion held in March; a women's publication containing book reviews, art rs and brief pieces, the release of which with ^ Women's History Week; and the direction and content of future meetings. 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