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Page 4 McHENRY PLAINDEALER Sactton A Friday, September 27,19^ Community Enrollment up; school board considers expanding the high school Returns from a trip to the Orient FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept. 26, 1935) Dr. D. G. Wells of McHenry re­ turned recently from a most inter­ esting trip to the Orient, leaving from California after visiting in the home of his son, Dr. Glen Wells, in Hollywood. The trip was made on the new Japanese motor ship "Awobasau Maru" which made its maiden voy­ age to Japan. After visiting various points of interest in Japan and Chi­ na, the local doctor states that Yoko- homa and Tokyo are the two most beatiful cities he visited. In Japan, Dr. Wells spent a week in the com­ pany of J.P. McEvey, writer, who is writing several articles on his trip for the Saturday Evening Post. Organization of the McHenry Ju­ nior College commerical courses was effected Tuesday in the high school. Students have enrolled for courses in advenced typing, ad­ vanced shorthand, secretarial stud­ ies, business English, elementadry typing and elementary bookeeping. Provision for similar schools in the county illustrate the increasing prevalence of the new idea that edu­ cation is to be prolonged through adult life, and that it may be carried on in a systematic and active way long after the individual has begun to earn his livelihood in whole jor in part. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept. 27, 1945) School board members and Supt. Duker have long felt the rising need of additional high school space, but war intervened and put a stop to any planning. In 1925-26 when pupils first attended high school in the new building, there were 125 students and 15 graduates. This year there was and all-time high enrollment of 275 students with 59in the senior class. Grade school enrollments are on the rise and a steady influx of people moving to the commuity from Chicago portend further in­ creased high school enrollment. The building is currently filled to capaci­ ty and there is a need for more classrooms, a cafeteria, larger li­ brary, farm room, larger music de­ partment room, and larger audidtor- ium and gymnasium. Twice Told Tales McHenry Unit No. 291, American Legion Auxiliary, held its third meeting with 56 members signed up. Newly installed officers are:presi­ dent, Mrs. Catherine Weber; first vice-president, Mrs. Minnie Green; second vice-president, Mrs. Marga­ ret H. Smith; secretary, Mrs. Laura Yanda; treasurer, Mrs. Eva Bacon; historian, Mrs. Mary Page; chap­ lain, Miss Gertrude R. Weber; Ser- geant-at-arms, Mrs. Lura Smith; ass't. sergeant-at-arms, Miss Barba­ ra A. Weber. . The senior class at McHenry High School has elected Fred Svaboda as class president, Herb Johnson as vice-president, Ercell Lock as secre­ tary and treasurer, Joann Durland and James Althoff were chosen as representatives to the student coun­ cil. Joann May be president of the junior class, David Page, sopho­ more president, and Mark Hopkins, freshman president. McHenry folks will be happy to learn that activity will be the key­ note on thp Rrpwerv corner once more for the first time since the Brewry closed its doors several sea­ sons ago. The Park Pub, on the corner of Pearl and Green streets, is now open, serving food aqnd drink. Owners of the new business are Frank Holt and W.C. McGlasson. TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Seot. 29, 1960) Features of the annual homecom­ ing day at McHenry Community high school will be a pep rally, color­ ful parade, football games against Zion-Benton and the crowning of the king and queen during the dance following the game. Queen candi­ dates are Dorothy Adams, Shirley Thornton, Joy Fairchild, Gretchen Sayler, Sherry Evans and Ardis May. King candidates include Joe Hettermann, Gary Adams, Roger Swanson, Tom Creighton, H. Stin- espring and Tim Marshall. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Sept. 26, 1975) Robert Schmaling, chief of the McHenry Area Rescue Squad, Car- mon Hodges, training officer, Gary Baseley, president, and Ron Schaefer, secretary, finalized plans for the Air Disaster program spon- Organ recital given Sunday A special organ concert is being planned for this Sunday at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in McHenry. The concert will be presented at the church, 404 N. Green St., during the 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services. Dr. Warren Schmidt, a long-time professor of organ at Wartburg Col­ lege in Waverly, Iowa, will present a 30 minute concert at each of the three services. Schmidt recently re­ turned TfUlki a six-week concert tour In Europe, where he played at some well k#iwn cathedrals. Some of the selections he will present include pieces by Bach, Handel and works of his own composition. In 1967, 1970, 1973, 1977, 1984 and 1985, he toured in Europe, giving recitals in Belgium, Holland, En­ gland, Sweden and Germany. In Germany, he appeared at Bach's Church in Leipzig and at the Conservatory. Schmidt is a graduate of Concor­ dia College, River Forest, and holds a Masters degree from the Universi­ ty of Michigan and a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa. The worship services Sunday will include an abbreviated liturgy, ser- monette and closing prayer in addi­ tion to the concerts. These services are open to the public. Blood drive is scheduled for Monday A blood donor is a person who takes the time and makes the effort to help numerous people such as those who go through windshields and red lights, walk around bare­ foot, uncap a bottle of something poisonous, are Hemophiliacs, trans­ plant recipients, new babies needing a complete change of blood, and many more. To sum it up, "A Blood Donor is Good For Life." The McHenry Lions Club is spon­ soring a blood drive Monday, Sept. 30. This blood drive will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 4206 W. Elm St., McHenry. Dr. Warren Schmidt is shown at the keyboard of an organ. Having toured in Europe and the United States, he will be giving organ recitals at three services Sunday at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. eeee* *•••• • W)(JDSIOCI\ • e MIJSIUL • IliFAlKf • • CCMPANy S presents The Sound ofittuste lf**» l» RICHARD R00GERS* OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN HOWARD LINDSAY & RUSSEL CR0USE H I'M h imi IIIM Woodstock Opera House October, 1985 All Seats Reserved Group Rates Available Ticket Office Tuesday Thru Sunday Opens at Noon Vv Visa/MasterCard Accepted • (815)338-5300 Do You Know Do You Know Anyone Who Wants To Buy a Car? "I'll Match or Beat Any Deal By • $200°° For Your Best Deal on a New or Used Vehicle CALL: JOE WALKER AtConlon Collins Ford, Rt. 14 Crystal Lake Ph: 815-459-8200 sored by the McHenry Area Rescue squad. Closing statements from both sides in the controversy over a pro­ posed gravel pit operation on Chapel Hill Road are scheduled Oct. 2 at McHenry City Hall meeting room. David Benrud reported to the board of control of the McHenry County Area career center that state vocational and technical education personnel were favorably impressed by the plans that have been devel­ oped for the proposed new area vo­ cational school for the county. Winning floats in the McHenry Community High School homecom­ ing parade were the sophmore class's "Make the Warriors come Alive", first place; the junior class's, second place, "The Sweet Smell of Victory Is in the Air," and the first place, organization, Girls Athletic Association "The Mustangs will look like drowned rats". HYDRANT FLUSHII City fire hydrants will be flushed by the Water Department for two weeks beginning Tuesday. September 24. 1985. Husl^ ing will take place on Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thursday of | those two weeks. On September 24. 25. 26 and if ntfcessary 27 hydrants will be flushed on the east side of the railroad tracks to the Fox River. On October 1, 2. 3 and if necessary 14. hydrants will be flushed on the west side of the railroad tracks to the city limits. The hydrants are flushed to clear the system of residue, so that the highest quality of our water supply can be furnished to the residents. Flushing also makes sure that all hydrants are functioning correctly. During periods of hydrant flushing, the water may have a rusty color Because of this possibility, it would be a good idea to inspect the color of your water'before doing laundry to avoid rust stains on your washables. If stains should appear, com­ pounds for removing such stains are available free of charge at the City Clerk's office. However, if you can postpone doing laundry ofTTtiese scheduled flushing days, it would avoid the; potential problem. The discoloration does not affect the drink­ ing Quality of the water. - Barbara E. Gilpin CITY CLERK aiifa^ Join the Fun "STUDENT SPECIAL'] 2 GAMES OF BOWLING PLUS SHOES! 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