October 19, 1967 Volume 8 Number 29
An aged newspaper issue page header dated Thursday October 19 1967 presents volume and number details along with a contact number 459-0998 for inquiries.
19 Oct 1967
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Newspaper
Huntley Farmside
Location
Huntley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1967
Page
1
An aged newspaper issue page header dated Thursday October 19 1967 presents volume and number details along with a contact number 459-0998 for inquiries.
Regular Huntley Board of Education meeting discusses teacher lunch supervision duties, possible 2:15 dismissal for grades 1-5, need for four supervisory staff, and potential $10,000 annual bus cost rise. Principal Murphy notes state law requires duty free lunch and evaluates options to keep students supervised.
The Junior and Senior P F group will solicit in Huntley on Friday and Saturday for the Woodstock Children's Home funds. Rev. Robert L. Frank announces the drive and all money from Huntley area residents will go to the Woodstock Children's Home.
The Kish-Rock Treatment Plant Operators Association meeting in Huntley on Thursday October 12 was led by Percy Swanson plant superintendent. Discussion covered plant operations and certification for operators. The association serves towns north of Route 30 and west of Route 47 along the Rock River. Next meeting will be at Cherry Valley.
Mrs James O Connor announces she will not accept clothing from November 1 through June 1. She will still take jewelry handbags hosiery toys fruit candy and cookies and gifts. She thanks donors for their kindness over the past year.
The Annual Roast Beef Dinner is set for Sunday at First Congregational Church in October. The Kilwaukee District Fall Camporee at Veterans Acres Costal Lake drew 28 Troop 167 Boy Scouts and leaders under Be Prepared and First Class amid recent area disasters. The Huntley Park District board will meet October 25 at 8:00 p.m. at Huntley Village Hall.
Twenty four Huntley Lions attended the October 10 gathering at the American Legion Home. William Tammens spoke on the forthcoming McHenry County Historical book with slides and commentary. The event featured references to local history and district Lion activities.
The Music Boosters and Jr High students hold a Sunday auction and carnival in Huntley on October 15 raising 348 dollars for music department needs. Thanks are given to Howard Ruth for acting as auctioneer and to the school board staff and volunteers who organized the event. The sale is planned as an annual fall Boosters event.
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors an introductory self help in disaster course. The first meeting is Friday October 20 at 8:00 PM at the Legion Home. The date was moved from Wednesday. Future sessions will be Wednesdays for two hours led by instructor Mr. Jack Epperson from Carpentersville.
Six Huntley FFA members and advisor Kwain attended the 40th National FFA Convention in Kansas City Missouri. Hubert Humphrey spoke as Vice President of the United States. Gary Swan National President presented the Star Farmer and American FFA awards and officers for next year were elected. Discussions covered the proposed Leadership Center at Mt Vernon Virginia.
The Huntley FFA Chapter buys 1 to 3 day old calves around 100 pounds and plans to sell them at about 200 pounds after six weeks. The project aims to teach boys money making skills and valuable livestock experience while inviting younger students to visit.
Firemen from Huntley and the Union Special Fire Brigade toured the plant last Thursday October 12 for a steak dinner and to view the new building and fire equipment. The plant explained the brigade acts until the fire department arrives, using extinguishers and hoses to combat fires. The company notes three water resources including a 200000 gallon underground storage and a 75000 gallon outdoor gravity tank.
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