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Pag* 10 McHENRY PLAINDEALER Section A Wednesday, July 10, 1983 Mothers Club influential in building fund for library FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of July 11, 1935) The people of McHenry will soon have a public library if efforts of members of the Mothers Club can make such a thing possible and on Friday, July 19, they wiH sponsor a drive for books and funds' in their initial efforts to change their dream of a library into a reality. The members will make a systematized house to house soliticitation throughout McHenry for books or for money towards the library fund ana they are asking local residents to look over their books for donation or decide on an amount of money to be donated. Scouts Jack Hess, Bruce Klontz and Harold Taxman have been given the honor of representing Troop 162 at the Great National Scout Jamboree, to be held in Washington the last 10 days of August, when 30,000 Scouts from all parts of the country will be encamped at the nation's capital, the greatest boy-get-together in American history. Greeted by a cloudless sky which was welcomed after several rainy days, McHenry observed the celebration of the nation's 159th birthday quietly on Thursday, although the streets, as well as surrounding resorts, were crowded with vacationers and visitors. Temperature records for the 1935 were shattered when a it wave with accompanying humidity arrived for the fourth, making conditions most un­ comfortable. Richard Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wonlert. Waukegan street, is the first baby to be born in July and the winner of toca? to be born each month. Mrs. Wohlert was formerly Rosina Kloeckner, who lived with her its on a farm west of [cHenry. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of July 12, 1945) Floyd Cooley was elected as the new commander of the local nPostNo. 491 at a meet Monday. He succeeds Pat R. Yanda, who has so efficiently held that post for the past two years. Senior vice-commander Is Andrew Warwick, Junior vice-commander, Capt. John Greene; finance officer, Charles R. Reihansperger; Chaplain, William H. Altoff; historian, James Lennon; sgt.- at-arms William Green. New exhibit at fair site A new exhibit is nearing completion in time for the 1985 McHenry County Fair July 31- August 4 at Woodstock. A 60-foot by 120-foot building has been erected by McHenry FSonthe site of the former goat barn, the first building erected for the fair when it was revived in 1949 after a quarter century absence. Peter . Reiland, fair vice president, said the new Building G is one of the four exhibit halls. Others include Building A, an original exhibit building con­ structed in the early 1950s; Building D, the air conditioned building with a tile floor; and Building B, another early building constructed to the west of Building D. Reiland said all inside space has been rented, and the im­ proved location of the exhibitors as they prepare for the estimated 100,000 people that will crowd the grounds. Traffic flow is being improved with new signs and coordinated the Firewood $ SAVE $ Buy your slab firewood now at July Discount Prices All Hardwood 5 Cords $325.00 10 Cords $595.00 Delivered and Dumped Phone 815-732-6049 or 414-554-7989 wice Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Lawrence of Ringwood celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary July 8 although they were married on July 7, 1881. She is the former Barbara > Miller. She is 83, and Mr. Lawrence is 85. They have four children: Mrs. Joseph Wegener and William Lawrence of McHenry and Joseph and Oliver Lawrence of Ringwood. Herb Reihansperger arrived home Sunday from Fort Lewis, Wash. He has received his medical discharge from the army following a serious illness three months ago. TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of July 7, 1960) Green Street businessmen presented a petition signed by more than 30 property owners and business people recom­ mending that a bndge to the east of tne existing Green Street bridge is needed to handle the flow of traffic from south of the city of McHenry and from the schools lying south of Boone Creek. They said they believed such a bridge will be an absolute necessity within the next five to 10 years. James M. Lennon, president of McHenry hospital took the maternity department. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of July 9, 1975) Frey Meyer, superintendent of public works for the city, has been selected to lead the Marine Festival parade this year. Meyer's many contributions to his city, among them the organization of the city's first Little League. In 1956 he was awarded tne Citizen of the Year award by the Veterans of Foreign Wars in conjunction with the annual VJ day celebration. He was born in McHenry, graduated from St. Mary's grade school and McHenry high school. He served in the Army in Africa, Sicily and Italy. He is married to the former Catherine "Tinky" Rothermel. They have four sons. It was rain not only from firemen's hoses but also the sky when the annual water fights were held Sunday in McHenry to officially open Marine Week festivities. Festival Marissa Pace, presen Queen, ited the first place trophy to Captain Gene Burmeister of the Woodstock City team. Kenneth Cristy, past president of both the McHenry Farm Bureau and the McHenry FS, as well as a member for many years of the District 156 hign school board died July 4 in Memorial hospital. He was 79 years old. Plaindealer Herald Available At The Following Locations: •AMOCO •WHiTE HEN PANTR •BELL LIQUORS •BOLGERSDRUG STORE •JEWEL/OSCO •KAREN . . 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LOREN MILLER RICHMOND, IL PH. 678-6691 DAVID "JAKE" BACKHAUS McHemy.ll Ph. 338-2000 or 344-3290 KEITH S0NNICHSEN McHENRY, IL PH. 344-2772 A firm Bureau fervtcc tamn and kwnkncnl Service* I a REDUCED HOUSEKEEPING RATES FOR SR. CITIZENS OVER 15 YEARS OF SATISFIED CUSTOMERS ALL HOUSEKEEPERS FULLY TRAINED. INSURED i BONDED. KRYSTAL KLEAR CLEANING QUALITY HOUSE CLEANING AT AFFORDABLE PRICES! "A MUST FOR EVERY WORKING WOMAN" •WEEKLY HOUSEKEEPING •FLOOR STRIPPING •WINDOW WASHING • OFFICE CLEANING • CARPET CLEANING • HOME SANITIZING WE DO WINDOWS! ALL WINDOWS HAND WASHED TO A PERFECTLY "KRYSTAL KLEAR" SHINE Give A Krystal Klear Gift Certificate For Baby Showers, Anniversaries, Etc. cars and then take tickets has resulted in smoother flow of auto and pedestrian traffic, Reiland said. o Workers under the direction of grounds man Jim Davis have painted and refurnished many of the buildings on the grounds. now® "v,3BI6 DAYS A & CITY-WIDE SAVINGS SEE WEDNESDAY SENTINEL FOR MORE ADS! ^IN Ham & Cheese Sandwich $1.00 at the Deli Now open at 7 AAA AAVANG'SIGA 220 N. Jefferson - 330-4441 r!fORso WO Ayr .PlRD m Brought to you by Retail Division of the WOODSTOCK Just a ssmfliij if all Ike jV GREAT VALUES! *0 ^ . V7 FRIDAY NIGHT: m BAND CONCERT AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL STARTING AT7:00 SATURDAY AFTERNOON BAND CONCERT STARTING AT 1:00 Kodak tape-$5.49 during $ Days Only. See our ad for more Bargains ACCENT VIDEO Movie Rentals/VCR Sales & Rentals 100 Cass • 338-5525 - On the Square Missy Dresses $108. $20 Reg. S19.99-S138 ACKEMANN'S 124 Cass St. • 338-7300 • On the Square Clean & Check your VCR $9.95$ Days Only AMERICA'S BEST AUDIO-VIDEO 255 Main St. - 338-0585 - Woodstock During S Days and every Frli Sat Fresh Flower Cart at PAPERFUNALIA OnTheSquare-338-9191 Flowers from APPLE CREEK FLOWERS 317 Lake Ave. - Woodstock - 338-2255 White Cotton Tube Socks Reg. $3.25 Sale $2.00 ATHLETES IN MOTION 234Main St.-Woodstock-338-5960 Levi Denim Jeans $17.99 ($1 fhore forprewash) BEARD&STOVALL Store For Men 108 ft. Benton • 338-4(00- On the Square Up to 50% OFF Sand & Beach Toys Gifts & Housewares Tables Z2 Price BOHN'S ON THE SQUARE Phone 338-1492 Theragran-AA® MULTIVITAMIN w/MINERALS 100's Plus 30 Free $7.97 BUSCHKOPF PHARMACY Your Hallmark Card Shop 100 N. Benton • 338-4100- On the Square Bargain Table -loaded with specials for Dollar Days BUSSETHOMAS FLOWERS 710 McHenry Ave. • 338-4770 • Woodstock Advertising Specialties Novelty T-Shirts, transfers custom lettering, Group Rates C&HSPECIALTY 110 Washington-338-9140 Buy 1...Get 1 FREE-Mugs Buy 2...Get 1 FREE - Pens Your Imprint on Either Item DB ENTERPRISES Imprinted Products 2120 lamb Rd.-338-8756-Woodstock SiMMftiM Family Gatherings A perfect tine for family portraits SPECIAL RATES IN EFFECT THRU AUG. 20 DeWANE STUDIO !2I Benton-at-lM 10% off all carpeting and vinyl remnants during $$ Days THE FLOOR TO CEILING STORE 1230Davis Rd./Bypass Rt. 148.47 - Woodstock Groceries & AAarathon Gas "OPEN 24 HRS. A DAY" FOOD N'FUEL Rt. 47 South Of 14-338-8150 Select Group of Robert Bruce Knit Shirts Reg. *24$26 Now $15.00 FRAMES 120 N.Benton-Woodstock-338-2757 Buy One 12" Sub get a 6" Sub for $1.00 GRUMPY'S 224 Main St.-338-9792 (Come to the "Rib Hatchery" • behind GRUMPY'S at224 Benton) Jewelry - V2 Price Big Selection HOGAN'S APPAREL & BRIDAL 118 N.Benton-338-1210 ALL BATH ITEAAS in stock in the BADE BUTIK 30% Off Reg. Price JENSEN'S HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER 4 BADE BUTIK 670 E. Calhoun - Woodstock - 338-1936» Buttermilk Pancakes$1.00 Reg. $1.50 KAYE'SKOUNTRY KITCHEN 223 Main St.- Woodstock - 338-8570 Entire Selection Arena Swimwear25%OPF P.O. KNUTHSPORT& OFFICE OUTFITTERS 228 Main St. • Woodstock - 338-3535 Industrial Aluminum Paint Chrome finish for wood & metal SAVE $S-$9.99 gal. Reg. $14.99 LLOYD'S PAINT N'PAPER On the Square-338-1180 RedTagSale throughout the Store! LURA'S STORE OF WOOD'N THINGS 211 Main St.- 338-5222 ~ Our Semi-Annual Clearance Sale Continues MAIN STREET SHOES 229 Main St. - Woodstock - 338-4030 Stop I n to See Our Dollar Day Specials MARTIN'S HI-WAY FURNITURE 890 Lake Ave. - Woodstock - 338-0404 30%-50% Off All Summer Playwear infant thru 14-boys & girls SMITH'S CHILDREN'S SHOP 105 Van Buren • 338-4770 • On the Square Going Out of Business SavenowonBackto-SchoolShoes THE SHOE BOX 109 Van Buren - 338-4852 Summer Bright Plates & Napkins 50% OFF THETHOUGHTFULNESS SHOP 104 Cass St. - 338-5651 - On the Square Family Size AAicrowave Browning Grill $14.95, V&VTV4 APPLIANCE 124 Benton St. • Woodstock - 3384722 New Fall Turtlenecks $8.90 Reg. $14 HEN'S of WOODSTOCK WICmnWKl On lt« Square