The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Page 16 - PLAINDEALER-HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 3.1985 It isn't "little old McHenry" anymore If a fellow or gal gets the idea they have gained some prominence in a community, they better think again. It is a great leveler when a store clerk is filling out a slip and asks you your name. This isn't little old McHenry anymore. They take you down another iR when they ask if you live So I Hear re ly you Indiar here since the Indians cam] along the banks of the River. One time in my"youth, after I Was away at school for three months, a native engaged me in conversation about a local event I wasn't hep to and asked if I had been out of town. -And here I thought everybody missed me. One time during a tour, a compara t ive s t ranger proceeded to tell me all about McHenry. Much to Alvina's em­ barrassment, I played right along. Walsh L_ ° • Each year they sponsor "Joe Frett Day" at Johnsbur playing golf during the day an gathering together at the Community Club lfkll in the evening to dine, sip a little, award prizes and have a real good time. I wanted like all get out to be there, but it wasn't one of my better days. The globetrotting O'Sheas, Betty and Dan, sent a card from Ireland. There son John and his wife are driving them around the countryside where they found Walsh, Conway and Families. Knox Afterward, she asked, "Why didn't you tell him?" Said I, "He didn't ask me." Contrary to the"idea of being easily forgotten, once in a while somebody is taken from this earth and his or her memory lingers on. One shining example is the late Joe Frett. Fairness is becoming to all and fairness was one of Joe's attributes. Seems like Ireland beautiful place to visit don't go too far north. Dear SIH: is a if you A looking back at the ig and mur< ig b day Hi-jackinL make the Indians' massacres resent rings, look like one of Aunt Emma's tea parties. K. Brown The teacher of a rural school one day received the following note, which might easily for an example of conciseness in writing: "Please excuae Willie from school today. He caught a skunk." A lovely 45-year old girl remarked, "I like to read about what McHenry used to be like." Here's part of it. Let's go back to days when the population was around one thousand or less. McHenry was a village, not to become a city within three wards until May 1$, 1923. In the 1923 era, Dr. Wells was Mayor and promoted demolition of outhouses in favor of sanitary sewer. .. Roads were~nbt paved in earlier days. Then came a large grader called ia scarifier. After getting the surface smooth, oil was applied That was messy, especially for feet, but held the dust di After wood sidewalks came tar. Sometimes the tar became sticky in hot weather. When crosswalks came along, bricks were used. Not too baa. Postmaster retires; recalls events Bassett remembers fires that almost and did destroy the post office FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of July 4, 1935) Eber Bassett retired as West McHenry postmaster June 30 completing 30 years of service in the postal department. Mr. Bassett was first employed as a rural carrier from the West McHenry post office starting his work on June 1, 1905, when he still lived on his farm in Ostend, a few miles west of the city. He covered his route with a horse and buggy, the .trip requiring most of the day, and many were the experiences which are yet remembered by Mr. Bassett as he made the route for nearly 10 years in all sorts of weather conditions. How well Mr. Bassett recalls the event of the big fire in 1906 when he drove into town in the mornini from his farm to find the north side of Main Street in a mass of smoking ruins and the post office building scorched and dripping with water, the firemen being successful in checking the sweep of the flames in its direction. Other notable events in the past 30 years at the post office were a robbery in 1911 when the safe was blown and a considerable sum of money and stamps stolen and t the big fire in 1926 when the Justen block burned and the entire contents of the office destroyed. A history maker took place in McHenry June 30 when the first investiture ceremony ever solemnized in McHenry took place at St. Mary's Church. The Mr of St. Mary's parish, the »v. Charles E. Nix, was in- T wice Told Tales vested with the symbols of office of papal chamberlin with the title of Very Reverend Mon- signor. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of July 5, 1945) Sam Nathanson, who has been associated with his brother Jacob Nathanson, for the past 12 years manufacturing dresses in Chicago, has formed a part­ nership with Madeline Nathanson, and they have purchased the interest of Jacob Nathanson in the McHenry plant, thus becoming the new owners of the dress factory. The new firm will be known as Rivers ide Manufac tur ing Company. The dress fcfetorv, opened on Riverside Drive in March, 1944, has continued to show progress. After most unpredictable weather during the spring and early summer, the weatherman smiled on the Legion carnival and gave them five evenings of no rain. The bronze star was awarded to Sgt. Thomas Burke of Honeydew Gun Club, Woodlawn Park and Chicago. He is the son of the Thomas P. Burkes of the latter subdivision, McHenry. Among the offerings at the Colony Theatre this week are Basil Rathbone and "Hangover Square" with Linda Darnell and George Sanders. TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of June 30, 1960) Contracts have been awarded for McHenry Hospital's 18-bed building, it was announced today by James W. Lennon, president. Completion of the building is expected next spring, Mr. Lennon said. He also reported total construction, land and furnishings will cost ap­ proximately $433,000. A petite, dark-haired beauty from Richmond, Miss Jeanette Seaman, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Seaman, became the 1960 McHenry County Dairy Princess last Thursday evening. A quantity of sports equip­ ment, including 15 pistols, 22 rifles and two hunting knives, belonging to Mark's Sport Center, and a radio owned by DeVac Chicago Window Products were being held by the Sheriffs office in Woodstock early this week after being recovered from two confessed burglars in Milwaukee Friday. Four typewriters taken from the McHenry County Lettering Service have been returned. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of July 1, 1975) The Board of Fire and Police Commiss ioners (BFPC) listened to five-and-one-half hours of testimony from eight witnesses last Thursday regarding an appeal made by a probationary officer of the "National Velvet" with Mickey McHenry Police Department of Rooney, "House of Fear" with a five-day suspension. The if •••••••••••••••••••••••••• ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Home-spun elegance... The Great Hill Road collection All-American traditionals Mirrored Hall Tree 10-8 Mon.-Fri. 10-5 Sat.-Sun. Independence Day 10 to 3 .A i • RIVERSIDE $299 Save $150! Unique gallery rail, lift-lid compartment with lock. Brass & Porcelain hardware End Table * f Replica of yesteryear . flour boxes. Quaint compartments. Porcelain & brass trim. $329 Sav*$150! Solid oak & oak veneers in golden oak finish Save $100! n Delightful drawered end table. $289 Save $100! China with leaded flat! door panel*, porcelain knobs, antique brass hardware. $549! ALL 5 PCS $1349 SAVE $225! SAVE $400 nK^anQ Magnificent Claw Foot Table 4 scrollwork chairs • choose cane or spindle backs 3 side & 1 arm chair. No Interest 90-Day Plan! Ctadit Approved (Min. PurthtM >400) MANY PINE FABMtS! Bunker gradeg Delivery Available FAMOUS NAME HOME FURNISHINGS On Rt. 120. V2 Mile West of Rt. 12 Uetween Fox Lake & McHenry In Voio In Volo Village Vdol E3 SOFA $599! CHAIR $399! * SaveilSO! Save *100! J LOVESEAT $549! Sive *125! * OTTOMAN $149! SavetfS! £ ^ 815-385-3896 Better than crossing in mud. The first automobile I can remember was a white Buick owned by Frankie Barbian. There viras no door on the driver's side. A spare tire was stepped on the side. A hand brake and bulb tootin' horn were placed where the driver could reach out to use them. Like many others, my father (a lawman) had a horse barn with a fast pacing mare. One time he raced way up north of Solon Mills to catch a horse thief. An old Old Timer told me of a case that went to the County Court in Woodstock where the presiding judge tried to impress my father with, "I don't suppose you know who I am." Came the retort, "I can't say that I have ever had the easure of meeting you, but I jiow your brother, "Skunk-- I arrested him for stealing a horse." According to the Old Timer, the court room went up in a roar of laughter. years, one til was of his The Old In later amusing titles Lamplighter." We had kerosene lamps in our home until many years after natural gas was piped into the village in 1912. Gas lights were installed in our home and proved very soft and easy on the eyes.' Big trouble was they had a m ^ was so fragile it would shatter if you stomped too hard across the floor. It was never used in my time, but a small pen for hogs, trough and all, stood in back of the barn.1 Recently somebody asked if you can keep chickens in the city these days. No way! People had them in the days the young girl was asking about. Plenty of eggs all week and a chicken in the ptii on Sunday. Children were taught to respect their elders. Be he king or pauper, respect was shown. When street lii had to be fill* its came, they with kerosene every day. That was one of my father's duties. Who else but the only policeman in town! McHenry always had a saloon on every corner with two more in the middle of the block. Sawdust covered the floor. That was the way it was. suspension was concerned with rules and regulations of the Police Department concerned with courtesy and civility, and for carrying a weapon while off duty without permission. Chairman Earl Murray said the commission would review the testimony and render its decision within 15 days. Four scholarships to en­ courage people to seek further training in the health care field have been awarded by the auxiliary of McHenry Hospital. Recipients of 1975 are Debbie Freund, McHenry, to major in physical therapy at Northern Illinois University; Carolyn Mierzwa, McHenry, to major in nursing at Rock Valley College, Rockford, to obtain an associate degree; Vallerie Craven, Crystal Lake, physical therapy, Madison College, Harrisonburg, Va., and Patricia Marshall, Crystal Lake, to study nursing or teaching nurses at either Northern Illinois University or the University of Illinois. Dr. Marshall E. Werry was called June 1 to serve aspastor of the First Baptist Church, McHenry. v A local musical group called the Trilogy will perform in the city park on Teen Night, July 9, during Marine Festival Week. They include John Kranz, bass guitar; Tom Kranz, lead guitar; and Chip Pierce, drums. Brian Truck$nbrod, Tim Truckenbrod, Ed Kennedy and Adam Klein were among Cub Scouts of Pack 351 inspected by Fireman Henry Buch at a recent meeting of Pack 351. HUNTER COUNTRY CLUB 5419 KENOSHA ST. (RTE. 173) RICHMOND, ILL. (815)6712(31 UNDER HEW OWNERSHIP SUNDAY BRUNCH 1# AM TO 2 PM *7.95 •ADULTS an AF CHILDREN •3.95 • UNDER 12 DINNER 3 PM-9 PM . ̂ ( ELEGANT DINING LUNCH DINNER N0N.-THIISS.SFM.9PM FR1.4SAT.IWTILUPM DANCING! "ED DARCY TWO" FRIDAY EVENING, JWV 5 • 7:J0 PM t» MIDNIGHT SOLID-STATE DISHWASHER WITH ADVANCED ELECTRONIC I TOUCH CONTROLS X&3? Model KDSS-21 Introducing the highest performing, most con­ venient solid-state dish­ washer yon can find. The KitchenAid KDSS-21 Selectra. And now through August 31st, when you purchase a KitchenAid" Selectra, you'll get a $60 Instant In­ stallation Allowance. And you'll never have to hand rinse your dishes again. Exclusive Triple Filtration and "hard" food disposer combine with Sure-Temp Water Heating and Sure-Scrub Multi- Level Washing for a wash system so effective, your dishes go straight from the table to the dishwasher. / * •/ NEW Quick Wash Cycle provided a short washing cycle without drying. Perfect for glasses, stemware and dessert dishes when entertaining. NEW Plate Warm Cycle warms dish- ware to help keep food hot. Adds a spe­ cial touch to those special occasions. Triple Protection Warranty gives you 1-year full war­ ranty on complete dishwasher; 5-year limited warranty on V.v. HP Gold Seal Reversing Motor; and 10-year limited warranty on TriDura' Porcelain-on-Steel Tank and Inner Door. PLUS A 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON SOLID- STATE CONTROLS Prices Start At *499® MODEL KDC 21 Serving McHenry Area for Over 60 Years1 1 QUICK w/ASH T-"- " • 1241 N. Green St. 385-5500 McHenry KitchenAid For the way its made!"