The Huntley Farmside

              VOLUME 2 — NO. 9
Thursday, June 1, 1961
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Red Cross Report
At a meeting in Chicago, of the American Red Cross workers in Home Service, facts were released thaf should be of interest to the public. Mrs. Marian Phinney. Exec¬ utive Director reported.
With a reported population of some 180 to 190 million in the United States, there are 6,250,000 s cr\'icemen and their families. There are 76,900.000 veterans and thfir dependents. In the National Guards and Reserve groups there arc 3,100,000, making a total of 86,250.000 persons listed - in the category of service-connection. This makes almost oOc; of the entire population.
The average of  the servicemen, Continued on piM^e o RED CRO.SS HOME SERAICE . . .
NOTICE
Tile first iittle legue game of tlie !iea.son will he played agenst Ham- sliir this Tuowlay, June 6, at 7:30 r.M. iit the high Nohool.
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1 ^wo r ires I on \f oitday
The   Huntley  fire  whistle   blew !    at   approximately   2:30   p.m.   and I   again at 4 p.m. last Monday, May 29. Firemen were called out to the ;   first   alarm   at   the   H.   D.  Catty Corp. The alarm at the factory is j   automatic   and   blows   when   the j   qutoW»t4e «pri»}kling system is att. j   off by the heat of a fire. The alarm j   proved to be false after investiga¬ tion by  the Fire Department.  It is   thought   that   tho   alarm  may have been set off by the telephone [   workers   accidentally.   The   al&rm i    is connected through the telephone !    system  directly  to   the  Fire  Sta¬ tion. In case of a firo the whistle would blow automatically.
The second fire was at the old Beckett House, next to the plastic : factory, where sparks from some | , burning brush ignited the roof of j ! a garage in the rear. Due to the ; : prompt arrival of the firo depart- ; ! ment. damage vvas kept to a mini- | mum.
Conley, s Hold    Demonstraton
On Wednesday, May 24, Enos Conley's & Sons, Inc. sponsored a demonstration held on the Pat Wil¬ liams and James Martines farms. The more than 8 men attending first surveyed the crops on the farms and then held a meeting af-
terawards at whic htime a talk was given by a representative from the Hales & Hunt Co., makers of Pion¬ eer Feeds, on Animal Husbandry, Breeding and Feeding. A lunch was also served.
Thirty-sLx senioi-s graduated from Huntley High School last Monday, April 29. The graduation exercises started on Sunday night with the Baccalaureate program. The sen¬ ior class marched in by twos, to the strains of Handel's "Largo," played by Mrs. Roger Perley on the organ.
Two sacrt d selections wore sung by Mrs. Frank Paresck. Father Day of St. Mary's Catholic church was the guest speaker. Father Day .six)ke on God and work, how wo need them both.
At Commencement the night fol¬ lowing the Senior class marched in single file to the strains of "Pomp and Circumstance," played by Huntley High School Band. Dr. George Buchal sang 'Ihe Lord's Prayer." The guest speaker for the evening was Lt. Col. Roi>ert Coul¬ son of Waukegan, 111. Lt. Col. Coulson spoke on "The opportunity andth e challenge." He said that the graduate should give to the world rather than taking away from it.
Rev. Perkins of the Congrega¬ tional Church, read a letter written to the senior class by Mr. Gahan. Mr. Gahan was unable to present his annual speech due to his con¬ valescing. l^Mt i*t^>^ presented the senior clascto the president of the School Board, Mr. John McKlin- tock. Mr. McKlintock turned over the presentation of the diplomas to two other members of the School Board, Mr. Bud Webber and Mr. Ernest Stading, Jr., both of whom had seniors graduating in the class.
During the presentation of the diplomas Dr. George Buchal sang another selection, "You'll Never Walk Alone," from Carousel.
The Valedictorian of the Senior class was Bruce Webber and the Salatutorian was Joyce Kopsell. Besides giving their customary ad- (Iros-ses, these students greatly helped throughout the program.
Miss Martin, commercial teacher al the school, was presented with a bouquet of roses for her long useful service.
After Father Day's Benediction the class of '61 paraded and was congratulated   by   the  spectators.
Memorial Day Parade
The Huntley American Legion held its annual Memorial Day par¬ ade last Tuesday morning. The parade started at the American Legion and marched to the Ceme¬ tery. The guest speaker, Mr. Wil liam Cowlin, and Rev. Perkins, of the Congregational Church, rode in a red convertible. The Huntley American Legion, The Legion Aux¬ iliary, Sons of the American Le¬ gion, grade school band, Thunder¬ birds, The Union American Legion, Union Boy Scouts, Huntley Girl Scouts and school children carry¬ ing flags and flowers all marched in the parade.
Commander George Willis acted as master of ceremonies at the cemetery. Rev. Perkins gave the invocation. Allen Wells, a senior at Huntley High, recited the Get¬ tysburg Address and the poem "Flanders Field." Mr. William Cowlin, guest speaker from Crystal Lake, gave a short talk. Follow¬ ing Mr. Cowlins speech the Hunt¬ ley High school band played the National Anthem. The American Legion firing squad saluted the dead and Rev. Perkins gave the Benediction. Immediately following the ceremonies a the cemetery the Legion Auxiliary served food and refreshments for the marchers at the Legion Home.
Band at Memorial Day
Park Board Meeting
The regular Grafton Park Board meeting was called to order last Thursday at the Village Hall. This was a brief meeting as several members were absent. There were two visitors from Crystal Gardens. Mr. Neal Bennett again will be in charge of setting up the swimming prgoram at the beach from July 5 to Aug. 1. The date for registration will be announced in a future issue Of th5s'1JSf)Cf: BtrS»"agaiii vdM he furnished for Huntley residents who wish to take part in this pro¬ gram.
The Beach passes were also dis¬ cussed at this meeting. Residents will again be asked to use the same tags as they received last year. If a resident has lost his tag he may obtain another one at the Grafton Park Beach House at a cost of 2.T cents per tag. New residents may obtain tags also at the Beach House vvith identification showing that they live in the township.
hTe new raft, owned by the Park Board has been conpleted and will soon be pit in service at the lake.
As there was no further business the meting was adjourned.
Crystal Grardens Fleet Ne-w Officers
MRS. JANET NACKER
Publicity Chairman
In accordance with the constitu¬ tion and by-laws of our organiza¬ tion the election of officers was the highlight of the meeting. Mr. (Continued on Page 2) Crystal Gardens Assc . . .
Hnntley in Major Council Activities
Tuned to boost the county's most plentiful product—dairy foods—the McHenry County Dairy Promotion Council has two major activities set for June. The Council has invited members of several city garden clubs to visit two county farms.
And, for the seventh year, the Council is sixjnfeorlhg A iSintest to choose a Dairy Princess. The win¬ ner willy vie in the statewide con¬ test sponsored in August by the American Dairy Association.
A third event may be held in June under Council auspices—store- wide promation of dairy products in grocery stores in at least two McHenry county communities.
A big event under Council guid- anci> is set for August, although it will not overshadow the June ef¬ forts of those in the Council. The McHenry County airy Promotion Council will host the state Dairy Princess contest on Aug. 19. It will be held at Marian Central Catholic High School where excellent facil' ities are available for a luncheon, judging the 20 or more candidates, and a banquet.
Garden club members from sub¬ urban Chicago will visit farms op¬ erated by Wilbert Pohlman, Green¬ wood, and Ward Plane, Huntley. A dairy luncheon will be served at the Plane farm. This tour is sche¬ duled for Wednesday, June 14.
Twelve young women liave been named  as   Dairy   Princess  candi-
HUNTLEY IN MAJOR . . .
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Leg. Color Gruard Leads Parade