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Page 16 - PLAlNDEALER-HERALD, WEDNESDAY. MARCH 13.1985 Yearbooks bring back memories of old school athletes It was thoughtful of Alex and Elvera Justen to bring me some old year books covering local school events. Jerry Larldn had just finished reading them. "The Triton" was put together by the class of 1915-1916. That was the year Coach Dorr's McHenry high basketball team won the County Cham­ pionship at Crystal Lake. The' team traveled to the tournament by train. Players on the team were: Ed Bonslett, Frank Justen, Alfred Richardson, Henry Miller and Lester Bacon. Ed Bonslett wrote a review of the '15 football season, only the second year for the sport in McHeiv^ So I Hear by Earl Walsh From the looks of the picture, it appears that sholder pads were not a part of the uniforms. They were strong on class plays and music. - Telegrams were sent by former grads and were published in the year book. Ester Stoffel '14 wrote: "Heartiest Greetings. May happiness and success crown your future years." My mother wrote: "Across the leagues of silence Across the miles of space Across the years of absence Which slowly, slowly pace We stretch a hand of greeting . As life you proudly face* ,„ Loretto Walsh Class'92 The Class of '20 published The Foxe. Mayme Buss and Vera Buss wrote poetry. Talent ran through the Buss Family. Clarence Niesen reported on the basketball session. The first game was lost to Wauconda 81-15. McHenry boys hadn't had a chance to pratice. They didn't score many points, but did just fine in many fights during the game. Now, the MHS team rounded into form and beat Richmond 25- 21. They played Wauconda again and lost 34-2. Next came a game with Crystal Lake here. At the half, the visitors led by the whopping score of 2 to 1. (Sounds more like baseball). The home team turned it on in the last half and won by a 1(H) score. This team had the following players: Clifford Buss, Carl Bickler, Charles Whiting, Clarence Niesen, George Barbian, Paul Bonslett, Bob Weber and Harvey Nye. The review ended with this: "Nye, at guard, was a perfect little terror. Many a player who collided with him forgot to wake up." The new Community High School (Now East Campus) was dedicated Dec. 13, 1924. The address was given by Prof. E.C. Fisher, «Supt. of Peoria Schools (Formerly Supt.' of McHenry Schools). In 1981 a book titled "A Road That Divides" brings us up to date. Johnsburg's Skyhawk '79 is full of sharp pictures, starting with Supt. Andreas and Prin­ cipal Hayes greeting students getting off the bus as the new school opened Sept. 11, 1978. Both of the above books will be of great interest in future years. Everett Thomas writes from Florida to say Coach Gordon Stringer died at the age of 88. When we visited our old Coach in Florida he said he was going to read this column until he reached 100 years. When I told him I wouldn't be writing that long, he said I would have to if he was going to read it. When Stringer came to McHenry High in my senior year, he was a great help to boys who had little or no coaching. In our visit in Florida, we found Stringer sharp as a tack, asking about so many McHenryites. He told us about the goodness and kindness of his young adopted couple. I think he called them Bill and Becky. They are the ones who took him into their home for his last days. They are also the ones who made a bird house and sent it to us. We still have it and put it up every summer. Our last visit with Coach Stringer lasted about two hours. We covered a lot of ground. I always wished for one more visit. If I can make it, I'll look him up "Up There". My friend "Biff" Meyer sends another of those "Not For Publication" letters. He's the timid one. "Biff" does correct me on my story of cows knowing their own station. He says the word is "stancion". Alvina and Mr. Webster say it is "stanchion". Can't imagine that an old farm boy like me wrote station, but that's the way it is. Jim Curran phoned to let me know the spring sunshine is just around the corner. Think he wants me to get ready for some gardening. Jim has an idea that is worth persuing. He thinks the practice of putting benches in front of business places should be revived. In his plans, Jim thinks he, Sib Whiting and I would be good starters in sitting and visiting. Told him my long time friend Sib is (me of my loyal callers so will take up the idea with him. It was nice to have Kitty Zriny come a-callin' and bring old time family pictures of the Althoff-Smith families. I said the first thing on the schedule would be a haircut when I got out of the cabin. It happend. Should have had before and after pictures. That well-known promoter of St. Joseph's Day will be sur­ prised to hear that Alvina (My German wife) purchased St. Patrick's Day cards for me when I couldn't get out. When your wife calls "Come quick", you have reason to think there is an emergency. I sprinted and found she wanted me to see two robins in our back forty. Of course, we aren't the first. Liz Nolan saw one robin the same day. There should be two, Liz. Years back, when we had cherry trees, the robins descended on us in droves. The United States is a country where they can put people on the moon, but can't come up with a flood program. CAME THE DAWN Each year it has been my custom to write a St. Patrick's Day column. I thought there was anothe** week for that'. This column is fairly long so I will turn it in and perhaps write a 17th of March column after the day is gone. Maybe. I dunno. Kick up your heels and enjoy both the spirit and spirits of St. Patrick's Day. May green be the grass you walk on, May blue be the skies above you, May pure be the joys that surround you, May true be the hearts that you love. Old Irish Blessing Party candidates file for city offices FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Mar. 14, 1935) With the city election coming April 16, three tickets were filed with the city's clerk under the names of Taxpayers, Peoples and Independent parties. The Taxpayers ticket bears the following names: Mayor, Peter J. Doherty; clerk, Peter A. Neiss; treasure*-, Harold J. Bacon; police magistrate, William Bickler; aldermen, Ward 1, N. P. Justen and D. I. Granger; Ward 2, Herman Kreutzer and E. J. Buss; Ward 3, Fred Ferwerda and George P. Freund. wice Tales Peoples 5Ha!? Ward 1, R. I. Overton; alder­ man, Ward 2, A. E. Nye. In­ dependent Ticket-City Clerk, Earl R. Walsh. A new road for Spring Grove is the next project of the county program. The road, from Route 60, south of Spring Grove, will connect with Route 173, north of Spring Grove proper. Public Service Company of Northern Illinois advertised a Thor Wringer Washer for $49.95 and a Conlon Ironer, special at $59.50~$2 down-as low as 69 cents a week. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Mar. 15, 1945) Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Miller, who reside just north of Johnsburg, were rejoicing yesterday afternoon after receiving a telephone call from their son, Sgt. Leander Miller, saying that he was coming home on a surprise furlough. Their joy was short-lived, however, for a few minutes later, Mrs. Miller answered another phone call, only to hear that another son, Leander's twin brother, Leo, had been killed in action. Although their son had earlier been reported missing in action, the Millers held out hope that he would be found safe. Two sons of William B. Tonyan are both privates in different areas of the U.S. Ar­ my. Pfc. Kenneth J. Tonyan, the oldest, serves with the engineers in Germany and has been in the service since April, 1943. Pfc. Donald Tonyan has also served for about two years during which he has taken ex­ tensive training in the signal corps. As a member of that group, he is now serving in the Hawaiian Islands. Lester Witt and Glenn Witt, sons of the George Witts took part in one of those reunions which brings happiness to home folks as well as the parties directly concerned. The brothers met in the Phillippines where they both serve m the amphibious tank corps. They had not seen each other for three years. The McHenry Community high school band, at their annual concert, featured numbers from "Show Boat" with the characters from Jerome Kern's stage production coming to life to sing some of the very popular numbers from that show. Fibber McGee and Molly appeared in the movie "Heavenly Days" at the Colony Theatre. Jack Oaki and Linda Darnell starred in "Sweet and Low Down." TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Mar. 12, 1960) A "full house" of campaigners dealt McHenry hospital's $200,000 fund raising drive a winning hand at the kick-off get- together last Sunday at the McHenry Country Club. The drive, now in progress, is beamed at all parts of the county. Proceeds will be added to the $100,000 collected during the last campaign and now on deposit in the bank. The money will be used for an 18-bed building with a maternity department. An audit which was reported to the McHenry county board of supervisors disclosed that it cost the county taxpayers $89,500 to operate the sheriff's office. On the other hand, the circuit clerk's office earned $17,000, county cleric's office, $18,000; county farm $900; and zoning office, $10,600. It was also disclosed that the county home cost $500 for operation. v$17,000 in back personal property taxes was collected. Someone well-acquainted with the interior of Community Auto Supply on Route 120, east of McHenry, was believed by the owner, Sigmund Strach, to be responsible for the burglary which took place there between 1 and 3 o'clock Saturday mor­ ning. More than $500 in goods and cash was stolen. Theft of money from a hidden drawer, the location of which is changed frequently, led Mr. Strach to believe the burglar must have had knowledge of it through a recent visit to the store. Vandals ransacked the in­ terior of the McHenry Sport­ smen's Clubhouse on Pistakee Bay road last week, leaving the clubhouse in a shambles. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Mar. 14, 1975) Two juveniles were taken into custody Tuesday b; County Sheriff's They arfe being held responsible for arson, burglary and van­ dalism which caused an estimated $150,000 to $200,000 damage last Saturday to Valley View school. The children, a girl 9, and a boy 12, brother and sister, are from the McHenry area. They were released into the custody of their parents until their appearance in juvenile court. Handwriting, finger­ prints and footprints were used m investigative work which led to the apprehension. The district 15 school board ap­ proved a resolution com­ mending the sheriff's depart­ ment on it efforts. Tentative approval was given by the City Council Monday night for the purchase of property to establish a city parking lot to the. west. of Gladstone's Department Store and McHenry Saving and Loan Association. The City Council authorized attorneys to prepare a contract to purchase 33,000 square feet of property for 110 parking spaces at a price of $56,100. Final approval rests on the city's ability to obtain easements to allow ingress and egress to the property. Kenneth R. Margules, M.D. Rheumatology Arthritis -\ Diseases of Joints & Spine 890 W. Garfield Suite 106 Libertyville, IL 312-367-0072 Rheumatism Professional Building / Medical Center Drive Route 31 & Bull Valley Rd. 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