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VOLUME 21-NUMBER 5 THURSDAY, MAY7,1961
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- SERVING THE PEOPLE OF HUNTflgY SINCiE 1960
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"OUVER'IA HUGE SUCCESS
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A staiiflhig ovation was pven to toe cast of "Oliver" last Thioiday ni^t for a s^eiUUd pwionaaace io the High S^:iHX^ Multi Pui9oKt.fpaiB- Altbou^ thonRi^ waa to be • (lij^iwbaaii^Hitt: tfaeee wate ao many requests for tidtets tbat It tunwd intd a fiiU scale performaace.
Songs such as "Food, Gioriua Food", "Oliver", "Where is Love?", "Consider yourself, "As Long «« He Neotls Me" were plentiful. The plot centered around Oliver, w)k> was sold into apprenticeship by Mr. Bumble, escaped and fell in with a group of young thieves lead by Fagin. Oliver, while watching the Artful Dodger's techniques for pickpocketing, was arrested. He was taken in by Mr. Brownlow after being vindicated. Mr. Brownlow later learned that Oliver was his grandson. The leader of the thieves, Fagin, fearing that Oliver would disclose their locatton, had the boy kidnapped by Bill Sikes and his girlfriend, Nancy. Nancy had a change of heart and tried to retum the boy only to be killed by Sikes,
C.   ROBERTSHAW   RETIRES FROM HUNTLEY POLICE FORCE
Carroll Robertshaw retired from the Huntley Police Force on Mayjj 1st after serving H years. Previously he worked in the Mr. Horeb Police Department for 8 years.
During his employment in Huntley, he attended Police school at Northwestern Uniwarsity and several courses on drug abuse.
In 1976 Mr. Robertshaw received a Village Commendation. He was responsible for averting a train crash. He placed the squad car on the train tracks with flashing lights to stop a train which would have collided with a train car left on the tracks.
Carroll recently received his 35 yeat pin from the Huntley American Legion. His wife, Neva, is also active in the Legion Auxiliary and serves as Blood Bank Chairman.
Ihe Robertshaws will be moving to Saulk City, Wisconsin in June. Mrs. Robertshaw said that they will miss all their friends in Huntley. They want to thank everyone for their well wishes and a special thanks lo the young men at Disco who gave Carroll two lovely figurines and a cake.
INSIDE THIS EDinONi
Holly Seller Retires from Scouts Page 7
Mother-Daughter Night Page 7
Edwin Deicke Honored Page 8
Penguins Present Check to Legion Page 9
Schooi Board Meeting Page 4
Grocery ads Page 3 <& 16 Ace Hardware Ad Section 2
Liner or Two Page 8
Last Friday, May Ut, the Huntley Lioness Club heid their Carmel Com Day earning $673.19. The Club aiao received over $200 in contributions from Huntley Merchants. Lionesses stood downtown, at Huntley Center and on street comers in cold, rainy weather. Coatinued oa Page 6
ROY BANKES TO RETIRE FROM
C0HTeSTMAY21tt
This year tbe Min Haatiey Contest will be heU on May 21st at the Huntley Elementary Gymnasium. For tboae interest¬ ed who have graduated from high school, contact Linda Borchart at 669-5980 or Connie Rosenthal at 669-3501. Forms are available at Huntley High School for those who axe stiU in schooi. Deadline is April 30th. , The public is invited to attend.
MAY BABIES OANC£ MAY 16th
It's time to get ready for that spectaculor. rollicking, good (ime May Babies Dance which will be held on May 16th this year at the Huntley American Legion Home. Be sure to mark your calendars because you won't want to miss UX the fun.
JOINT INSTALLATION MAY 9
On May 9th a joint Installa¬ tion of the Huntley Lions and Lioness Clubs will be held at the Huntley Americao Legion Home at 7.00 p.m. Thc menu will consist of Baked Ham and Turkey with dressing. Following the dinner, the Installation will proceed with a dance afterwards with music by "The Hanna Band." Reservations can be made by phoning Dick Kohley at 669-5219 or Dorothy Schaller at 669-5010.
AMERICAN FLAGS AVAILABLE
Huntley AuxUiary President. Mrs. Robert SchulU, announced that the unit has American Flags for sale, Wom or tom American flags should be turned in at tbe Legioa Home. AU Huntley residents are asked to Dy tbe American Bag oo June 14th, Flag Day.
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Roy L. Bankes, Siecotive Vice President'aiid Cashier of the State^ 'Bank of Huntley, has announced his retirement effective June 1st; however, he will remain active on the Board as a director.
Mr, Bankes began his service with the State Bank of Huntley in 1961 as an Assistant Cashier, a position he held until 1962 when he was promoted to Cashier. In 1963, Roy was .promoted again to Executive Vice President and Cashier, a position he presently holds. Prior to banking, Roy served many years on the executive staff of the Howell Company in St. Charles as an accountant. He has also attended Northwestern University's accounting school and  has
DARWINNER     SARWINNER
Jan Smith, a Seaior at Huntley High Sciwaol, was named DAR Reoayteat for diis year. Jaa 'is scboiaaticaUy lat ia ber class aad a member of ttae National Honor Society. She recently attained bar letter in cbeerieadlag' She ia cunemly Continued on Page 7
Tbe SAR Receipieot for thia year u Keitb IMMMHltr. Keith is ao Eag^ Scout, tbe highest rank a Boy Scout caa attain, aad is still active ia K»iitiiig as a Seaior Patni Leader. He is a member of tbe Natkaial Honor Society aad tbe SadsUa Foot- Continued oa Page 7