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Dick Peterson Page 3 • PL A IN DEALER HERALD. FRIDAY. DECEMRER 21.19t4 Bank to free $11,000 in deferred deposits Puppy takes exception to owner's cruel attacks I believe it is time to respond. I have endured in silence repeated attacks on my character, my intellect, my domestic disobedience and my toilet habits. When is enough enough? Is it time to bite the hand that feeds me? ,• Introductions are in order. I am Tux. Part Weimaraner, part Labrador. I am not the "mutt puppy." We all are proud of our heritage, as am I. Many people may not realize this, but we animals of multiple breeds do not look kindly upon being call mutts. We consider this something of an ethnic slur, particularly in a country that prides itself on being a melting pot of nationalities. Being that Dick Peterson's ancestors come from nearly every country in northern, southern, central and western Europe, I could just as easily call him the "mutt master." He is hardly a purebred Norwegian. However, I will not rise to his level. (It should be noted here that certain human cliches need revision to fit our perspective.) Let me tell you about this Peterson. Item: "I'm not sure why we wanted a dog." And I'm not sure, either. He talks about vicious dogs. How about vicious humans? A classification which fits him. He likes to play this little game. He throws something, generally making a mess of the house, and expects me to pick it up. Which I do. Then he throws it again, and again, and again. I bring it back each time, and I try to Jeep it away from him by holding it in my mouth. But he insists on throwing it. If that isn't vicious, at least it's cruel. I'd leave it lay, but he would find something else to throw. Then something else. Before you know it, the house is a mess and his wife is in tears. He's a slob. And what about that Lyndon Johnson impersonation he does? Just like LBJ did from time to time, he picks me up by my ears. That's vicious. Where is Animal Control when you need them? Item: "The mutt puppy likes to chew, anything and everything." Take his socks, for example. He complains that I chew them, and that he has none left. First of all, he exaggerates. Secondly, I've noticed that he takes better care of his belongings now. He doesn't leave socks scattered around the house anymore. At least he's trainable. There's nothing worse than a dumb human. It's the same with those cigarettes he smokes. As long as he smokes, I'll take his packs and destroy them. He should know better than to inhale carcinogens on purpose. Out of frustration, he'll quit smoking. I also know this trick may take awhile for him to master. He's not dumb, but he's not that smart. (I also have a personal stake in this. He thinks it's cute to blow smoke in my face and watch me sneeze. Like I said, he's vicious.) Item: "They also say that a dog is man's best friend, a cliche I am sure is generalized greatly from the 'Lassie' series." If I hear another reference about Lassie, I'll throw up. Lassie, this; Lassie, that. That's all I hear. Lassie might have been a do-good dog on TV, but she was a terror when the cameras weren't rolling. They didn't call her Lassie, Dearest for nothing. Item: "Needless to say, the mutt puppy (there he goes again) has an instinct for finding mud." If he would get off the couch long enough to plant a little grass, we wouldn't have these kinds of problems. He had plenty of time in September to replant the back yard. Item: "And when it gets tired ... it likes to sleep. Not on t he f l oo r , m ind you . I t ' s go t t o be on t he couch . . . " I'd sleep on the floor if he'd have enough sense to turn the heat on before the water in the toilet freezes. I don't care how much he says he insulated the floor; it's still too drafty. I don't see him on the floor much. Item- "I'm not all that certain that it is living up to my expectations." As you can see, he's got a ways to go before he meets my expectations as a master. Right now, I use that term loosely. FIFTY YEARS AGO . (Taken from the files of Dec. 20,1934) - The West McHenry State Bank has been given permission by the Auditor of Public Accounts of Il­ linois to release 10 percent of the deferred deposits held by that in­ stitution since the moratorium of March, 1933. Nearly $11,000 will be freed for partial refunds. Sarah Colby Shelburne died in Rlngwood Dec. 13 at the age of 102. Mrs. Shelburne was born in Ver­ mont Aug. 17, 1832, and came to T wice Told Tales McHenry with her parents, Ira and Mary Colby, in 1840. Making the journey in a covered wagon and settling in a new country, she knew the hardships of the pioneer. Her grandmother, Lydia Webster, was related to Daniel Webster and her grandfather, Thomas Colby, fought in the Revolutionary War. Mrs.Shelburne died in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clayton Har­ rison. The Royal Blue Store offered Christmas specials of rolled rib roast at 17 cents per pound and veal roast (all meat) at 17 cents per pound. Gus Unti's Popular Place on Green and Elm streets featured holiday bargain prices on whiskey, liquors and wine: • Seagram's Five Crown brended whiskey $2.49 per quart and California port or sherry fifths at 48 cents. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 21,1944) A committee to facilitate pur­ chase of hard-to-get parts and tires for truckers has been formed in the county. Truckers who are in danger of having their trucks laid up because they cannot get repair parts or tires are encouraged to contact committee members in t he coun ty . McHenry i s represented by Jim Downs. The George Steinsdorfer family received word from their son, James, stating he was in France with the third army. According to his letter, he participated in the Metz push a few weeks ago and reports that it was a tough fight. He said he was fortunate to escape injury, and after five days rest in a hospital, he has been assigned a new job driving a jeep. After being in muddy foxholes since he arriv­ ed overseas, the change has been most welcome. Christmas food features at the National Food Store included a 29- ounce can of pumpkin for 13 cents; mincemeat, 36-ounce glass, 46 cents; and Puerto Rican yams, 3 pounds for 23 cents. The Bridge invited everyone to celebrate the New Year with Rex Paul's seven-piece orchestra, favors and noisemakers and turkey plate dinner for $3.50. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 17,1959) Total operations performed at McHenry Hosp i t a l du r ing November, 1959, hit an all-time high for the three years the in­ stitution has been in operation, ac­ cording to figures released by the hospital. There were 130 admis­ sions. The largest number of ad­ missions for the year (in July) was 143. * Only a small amount of fire damage was reported to a sheep shed on the rear of the property of Mrs. Charles Miller located on Route 31, two miles north of McHenry, Monday afternoon. McHenry members of the Board of Directors of the Mental Health Center for McHenry County are Lee Gladstone, M.D., vice- president, and C.L. Antonson, secretary, as well as Rev. George W. Martin, Carl Buckner, Harry Stinespring Jr., and Urban V. Comes, M.D. The center will open Waukegan Road. Jan. 11, 1960, is the official opening date. Canned hams and turkeys were the Christmas Savings features at the National Food Store. Turkeys, 16 to 24 pounds, were 45 cents per pound, and a 10-pound ~anned ham sold for $6.39. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 20,1974) Efforts to establish a county landfill were delayed when objec­ tors to a proposed landfill site at Routes 176 and 47, Woodstock, asked questions about the county running a landfill. After several hours of debate on the issue, a vote of 12 to 11 delayed action until the next meeting. The McHenry High School Board postponed a decision on whether to Join with seven other schools to create a career center devoted to vocational training. Members of the Whispering Oaks Women's Club collected gifts for needy children this past week. The J ewe l Food S to re "highlighted the holiday" with rib roast for $1.27 per pound, hen turkey at 59 cents per pound, and sweet potatoes at 16 cents per First residents move into new adult living complex Last week, the first residents moved into Carefree Village, a retired, living apartment complex on Route 47 in Woodstock. Construction of the $4% million complex began early this year following a study conducted by Woodstock Christian Care four years ago to learn if there is a need for housing to meet the re­ quirements of persons 60 and over. Carefree Village includes an in­ termix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units among the apartments designed into the U- shaped structure. Nancy Parlberg, administrator Use shuttle for shopping needs Last minute-shopping needs, this last weekend before Christmas, will be satisfied conveniently if residents take advantage of the "shuttle." The Dial-A-Ride shuttle bus will continue from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The bus will give free rides between the City of McHenry ' s shopp ing "malls" The Retail Council of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce has arranged the shuttle service to encourage shopping in McHenry. CHIROPRACTIC CHRISTMAS It was the day before Christmas, but there was no cheer. No jingle bells jingles, no sound of reindeer. The word had got out that Santa was sick. There'd be no friendly visit from jolly St. Nick. T he people were sad: no gaiety sounded. for Christmas had come. but Santa was grounded. he walked down the street. and what should he see? On a small sign was printed. Dr. Hull, D.C. Now. Santa was not one to like a new lactic, But all else had failed, so he'd try Chiropractic. He entered the office and saw at a glance In a place such as this illness hasn't a chance. for all weir smiling: the music was snapp>. With all the patients contented and happy. In a very short time, to judge by the clock. He Mas in the adjusting room, talking to Dot. "It must be the hurry , the tension and all. I simpl\ can't seem to get on the ball. t ife used to be easy. Just toys. guns and whistles. Now I have to dodge fall-out. space-ships and missiles. And Doc. take a look at the si/e of this pa( k! • Have you any idea what it does to my back?" Poor Santa was miserable; just barely able With the help of the doctor, to gel to the table. The doctor was gentle. Without fuss or tussle He examined the vertebrae and relaxed the muscles. He spotted the trouble, and then with a click. Started aligning the ailing St. Nick. And Santa felt aches and pains slipping awa>. In no time at all he began to feel gay. The air was a tingle with a new fallen snow. And a healthy Kris Kringle was rarin' to go. As he went out the door, he threw all 4 kiss Wh>, it has been centuries since he'd felt as good as this! Then once more he shouldered the bagfull of toys. His heart overflowing with true C hristmas joss. So. ma\ we. your friends. e« ho this < heer? MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND TO ALL A GOOD YEAR! A fROM: DR. FREDERICK E. MULT AND STAFF ATTFIE MULT CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC MchENRY. ILL 344-0900 for Carefree Village, said new residents will continue to move in during the rest of December. Birthday earlier than planned at 105 M, pound. LAST-MINUTE SALE! STARTS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23rd 20% OFF •ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREES! •CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS! •ALL TOYS IN STOCK! THRU DICIH1I124 HAPPY 80th GRANDPA WALLY w ms.jr/o OFF 4400 W. ELM ST. •McHENRY MARKET PLACE » OPEN SAT. t tof .. SUN.9to7 OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY (815) 385-66S5 RICK, ANN, MARY LYNN, JOHN, TOMMY & PATTY. »*>T" 'lapf > ' W# -J jig'-""'"'1 H, :nw • * .. i s 1 J 3 j1 3 j1 i i Ji Wishing you the peace and joy of special holiday moments, and a prosperous New Year. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF McHENRY •7