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Newspaper
Huntley Farmside
Location
Huntley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1968
Page
1
Members finalize plans for the Huntley Lions Club annual chicken barbecue to be held Sunday June 16 at Fire Bar. Serving begins at 11 00 a m. Proceeds support local projects and services for the blind. Celebrate Fathers Day with a chicken dinner and support the Lions Club.
Sixty five students enroll in Huntley remedial reading program starting June 17. Classes run Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to noon for six weeks with a staffed team including Eisenmen ger Delaney Barhart Thomas Christensen Martindale Con ley Lamb Kern.
One hundred thirty five children from nursery through junior high join Trinity Lutheran Church Bible School this week and next. Eleven classes follow the theme Telling the Good News as they assemble at 9:00 a.m. and proceed to the sanctuary with teachers. a 10 minute devotional precedes activities. Continued on Page Seven.
Memorial Day services were held in Huntley at 10 30 a m with the Huntley and Union American Legion units and auxiliaries, school bands, scouts, and students carrying placards and flags. dignitaries and children walked from the Legion Home to the cemetery as seventh and eighth grade students presented placards noting Americans who served and wars entered dates. Nearly 80 nations flags were represented with many students in native costumes. Continued on page eight.
The Rutland Rockets 4 H Club will hold a bake sale on June 14 from 4 30 to 6 00 PM on the Main Street sidewalk near the State Bank of Huntley.
Huntley Boy Scout Troop 167 joined over 400 Scouts from Kishwaukee District for a three day Spring Camporee at John Steffan farm Coral. Twenty three scouts and four patrol fathers, led by the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster, tackled knife ax and saw themes with contests and training. Dave Schmietendorf and Keith Maynard won the Championship Bow Saw Award as patrols built a picnic table and the tallest pine log flag pole. Each attendee earns a patch and the troop earns a ribbon with next meeting set for Tuesday June 11 1968 at the Log Cabin in Huntley Park.
The Huntley American Legion and Auxiliary open a week long carnival in the village square park from June 6 to 9. A handmade quilt valued at 165 dollars will be awarded on Sunday, created by a World War I veteran widow from Florida. Veterans or widows may submit crafts for sale through the Legion Auxiliary for department approval.
Miss Anita Conley directed the Cancer Crusade in Huntley and gathered aid from local women. The effort raised $290 and the group is urged to receive a vote of thanks for their time and work.
Eleven area teams started practice games this week with Tuesday and Friday sessions. The regular season schedule is provided and organizers urge hometown crowds to attend for summertime entertainment.
The Little League calendar lists practice games from June 4 at Plato Center and June 7 at Hampshire No 2, with matches at Wasco Lily Lake Maple Park Kaneville Elburn Sugar Grove and appearances on July 28 for the All Star Game at Elburn at 2 30. Rain dates are July 2 and July 5.
Hey-Hey News Flash reports Huntley Little League beat Plato Center 8 to 6 in the first practice game not counting in standings. Star Spangled Banner played before the game. Coach Lindsey and Pfaff praised the team. Next game Friday at Hampshire at 6 30 PM.
The Huntley Lions Club met May 28 to appoint officers. New leaders include President Charles Lamb and VPs Wilmer Rohlwing Elder Pratty ord Howard Ruth. Julie Enstrom selected as McHenry County Queen candidate. installation set for June 8 at the Evergreens.
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