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,, , , ; ,w * V • h ; * Ll. ' - i i - ' rohuie 75 HcHXHKY, ILLINOIS, THTO8DAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1950 FOUR DEATHS IN COMMUNITY MOURNED *BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS '«.y - - - - V y-. • ^ Rose Schumacher, Susan \ Blake; Alice Walkington . ^ And Bettha Kamholz Rites ^ 4 ,V The community iras shocked and "grieved b„ tiie deatns last tfeek- • And of lour well known residents M the community. Mis. Rose Schumacher, 83 years MRS ROSE SCHrXACHER old, passed away at her home in Johnsburg about 8 o'clock Friday levening, Jan. 27. She had been in •floor health for the Past two years H§ut death came unexpectedly. She jjtyas the last of her family. Rose Freund was born on Jan. 18G7, .in this community, a laughter of Math and Catherine i'leuud. She always made her tome <n this vicinity. Interested her home, she occupied herself ly gardening and sewing during later years. She was a member of the Christian Mothers of St. ^John's church. • „ On Oct. 20, 1892, t*he was united ~4n tnarftage • with JttcOtf * Schumacher at Johnsburg, Minn., and the couple later moved to Johnsburg. 111., where they farmed for twenty-seven years. In 1942 they celebrated the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary, when their family and friends were present to enjoy the memorable occasion with them. • Mr. Schumacher died in 1947. <aL$he is survived by three children, " Paul of Cary, Mrs. Ben (Dorothy) Kennebeck of Johnsburg, and A'vina, who cared for her mother --«|n her illness; also nine grand- Children and four great grandchildren. Two children preceded her in death. , The body rested at the Peter M. Justen funeral home until 10 o'clock---Monday, when -services were held from St. John's church with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Math Blake Family and friends were saddenters. Mrs. Theresa Weingart of McHenry .and Mrs. Lillian nauer of Long Beach, Calif.;, three brothers, Peter A. Freund of Mchenry. Kdwin C. Freund of Crystal Lake and Bernard Freund of Delavan, Wis. The body rested at the Jacob Justen Sons funeral home until 10 o'clock Monday morning, when last rites were conducted from St Mary's church, with interment in the church cemetery. Mrs. Ben Mtlklnfton fars. Alice Walktngton, ior more than thirty years u resident of this area, died at 11 o'clock last Friday evening, Jan. 27. in the Woodstock hospital. She was 71 years old.. Mrs. Walkingto.i had been in failing health since 1943 but had been seriously ill for only the past six weeks. Her death came unexpectedly after a week spent in the pospital. The deceased was born on Feb. 6, 1878, in Waynsborough county, Tenn., and came to this vicinity more than thirtx years ago. The family resided in Volo for a time and in 1927 moved to Ringwood. where they had si net: made their home. She was married in her native Tennessee to Ben Walkington of Ringwood on June 11. 1903. Although always retaining her membership in the Baptist church, to which she belonged since childhood. shci was very active in the work of the Riugwood Methodist church and of it3 various organizations, always leading a helping hand where needed. Survivors are the widower; three sons. Frank of Libertyville. a- MRS. MATH BLAKE «d last Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock by the death of Mrs. Susan Blake, 60. of Court street, who died unexpectedly at the Woodstock hospital, where she had undergone surgery a week previous. The decAsed was a native of the Pistakee Bay area, where she ^ was born Aug. 12, 1889 the daugh- " Her of John and Ilerlena Freund. After her marriage to Math Blake in 1910. the couple farme# on the Blake homestead for a time and later purchased a farm west of McHenrn where thev resided until 1939?when they moved to Crystal Lake. They %ad resided in their present home in Jfc*Henry for several years. Energetic and with great interest in the organizations to which cfte belonged she w«i active in the Christian Mothers . atid Altar Society ot St. Marj's Catholic church, the w.C.O.F., and Riverside Camp. R.N.A. Surviving here are the widower; a daughter. Mrs. Irvia (Florence) fcehmitt of Mcllenry. three sons. Roy and Alvin of McCulloin Lake a^d Charles, who was just discharged from army service and arrived home a short time after jlilg mother's death; also two sis- McHENRY ESCAPKD PATH 07 TOKNADO (N COUHTY WEDNESDAY McHenry narrowly missed being in the path of a tornado which struck parts of McHenry1 county late last week Wednesday afternoon, causing severe damage but taking no lives. The Harvard and Huntley areas were hardest hit, where several roofs were raised, a largp barn was demolished and other damage reported. Mrs. Edward Onsrud of Huntley was frightened but was uninjured when she was lifted off her feet, carried a short distance and then sent rolling across the muddy farm yard. She and her daughter were in the yard of the Onsrud farm when the funnel-shaped cloud appeared suddenly. They were unable to reach the safety of home before the storm struck. The daughter escaped being, whipped along by the wind when she wrapped her arms around a tree. In Harvard, the tornado took the entire roof of the Harvard Implement Co. plant and tossed it against the side of a residence about 200 feet distant. The home was damaged and debris scattered across the yard. On Rt. 14. near Harvard, the storm destroyed a large barn on the B. H. Bolkening farm. Although the roof was raised and the walls collapsed, no one was injured and no stock lost. A trailer owned by Frank Noeth of Huntley, parked beside the home, overturned and fell against the house causing damage to the vehicle and residence. Th roof on the Onsrud home was d&naged and also the roof of the Pioneer Manufacturing Co., where it was lifted several inches but later settled hi place. Luckily, McHenry experienced only a severe wind atom and heavy rain ISLAND LAKE TO VOTE ON INCORPORATION $-1,483 IN PREMIUM MONEY DISTRIBUTED TO COUNTY 4-H CLUBS McHenry county will receive a total of $1,483 for its 4-H club members as the result of the largest amount of premium payments ever awarded for exhibits now being distributed from the state-aid fund. Announcement was made this past week by Roy E. Yung, state director of agriculture Throughout the State, $113,512,t compared with $100,161 in 1948, is being paid for the 4-rf club exhibits. The Illinois Legislature appropriated funds for thil purpose for distribution to the 4-H clubs in the various counties. The depart ment of agriculture, in cooperation with the local farm and home advisers, supervises the distribution MRS. BEN WALKINOTON David of Phoenix, Ariz., and Paul oP Ringwood; two brothers, Frank Davis and T. Riley Davis, and three sisters, Miss Elizabeth Davis. Mrs. Belle Stookesberry and Mrs. Camilla Sims all of Tennessee; and seven grandchildren. The body rested at the Peter M Justen funeral home untik 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, when services were conducted there by Rev. Charles Stephens of the Ringwood- Greenwood church. Burial was in the Ringwood cemetery. Mrs. Fred Kamholz Mrs. Fred Kainliolz 72 years old, for more than fifty years a resident of McHenry. passed away unexpectedly at her home on Main MRS. FREI> KAMHOLZ street last Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. She had been confined to her bed and a wheel chair for seven and one-half months after suffering injuries in a fall, but her general health had been poor for the past year and one-half. Bertha Luecht was born in Germany on Nov. 5, 1S77. and left her native country for the United States at an early age. settling near . Union. 111., in 1885. On Nov. 16, 1897. she was married to Fred Kamholz in McHenry's Zion Evangelical Lutheran church and a little more than two years ago the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with their Robert Casper To Speak Before Woman's Club Members and friends of the McHenry Woman s Club are invited to hear Robert Casper of McHenry county Theatre Guild in a presentation of readings at the American Legion Home on Friday, Feb. 10. at 2:30 p.m. In addition, a musical program will be presented. Civic-mindedness, locally as well as on a broader scope, is the earnest endeavor of the McHenry Woman's Club. Locally it is responsible for the successful operation of the Teen Agers club sponscored by the McHenry Business Men's Association. Through it's offiliation with the National Federation of Woman's clubs, the local organization contributes to many worthwhile projects for the underprivileged and the handicapped The newly elected officers will be hostesses at this meeting. They are Mrs. Fred Wahl, president; Mrs. Fred Svoboda, first vicepresident, Mrs. Vale Adams, second vice-president; Mrs. A. J. Wirtz, secretary; Mrs. Roy Miller, treasurer. FIRE DAMAGE The McHenry fire department was called to the former George Wegener home at Lily Lake about 7:30 o'clock last Monday evening, where a fire originating in the basement had spread through the walls and floor to the main living quarters. Damage estimated at between $1,000 and $l.f'00 was reported. ENJOYING SOI TH & Froip recent visitors at the beautiful new home in St. Petersburg. Fla.. of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thonneson comes word that the couple are enjoying the winter in good health. Mrs. Catherine Weber, recently returned from a visit in the Thonneson home, which overlooks Tampa Bay. She was accompanied South by Mrs. Albert Vales, who is still visiting thert famil) and friends. She was devoted to her family ard her home, leaving outside interests, with the exception of her church affiliations, to others. Surviving are the widower; four children. Ernie of Oak Lawn, Mrs Carl (Florence) Schroitt of Chicago, George of Lake Geneva. Wis. and Fred, Jr., at home; one sister Mrs. Pauline Fiebranz of Belvidere; fourteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Two sons. Pari and Clarence, preceded her in death. The body rested at the Peter M. Justen funeral home until 2 o'clock Tuesday, when services were held from the Lutheran church, with burial in Woodland cemetery. Saturday. Feb. 11. promises to be an important 6ne (or residents of .island Lake, southeast of McHenry. It is the day when they will vote on the proposition, "ShAU Island Lake become an incorporated village?" The election will decide whether the area Will continue to be operated as it has in the past, as a rural community, under existing county, -state and federal laws only, or whether it will in the future answer also to village statutes. , MoBt residents of the area have expressed a decided leaning,to one side or the other. Those favoring incorporation argue thai under existing conditions too few people pay their just proportion of the cost of maintaining the subdivision as a high type rural area. They add that village laws will bring fair ness in this respect. They also feel that the community is now l^rge enough to have its own government. Those opposed to the change say that their purpose in moving to Island Lake was to avoid too much city law enforcement and tor this reason wish to keek the area as a rural community. PLAYERS PRESSHT "MR. PIM PASSES BY" FEB. 3, 4 AND 5 Those who have been attending performances of the Woodstock Players have high praise for the very fine plays and excellent acting displayed. "Mr. Pim Passes By" is the three-act comedy which they have chosen, under the auspices of the McHenry county Theatre Guild to present Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 3, 4 and 6 at 8:30 p.m, at the Woodstock Opera House. In every lovable character you will see yourself, your uncle Joe or ypur next door neighbor. Nothing exciting has happened at Mardon House, Buckinghamshire, England, since the passing of Good Queen Victoria. Olivia, lady of the house-, bored by her too peaceful country life, decides to take i hand, but husband George Is i stickler for convention and tra dition. Then a kindly, bewildered old man brings information that scandalizes George, amuses Olivia aids the cause of young love and completely revolutionizes both the Manor and Us lord and ruler. A. A. Milne, author, has won international fame with his novels, poetry and plays. His own Christopher Robin, known and loved by millions, was the hero o* his play, "When We Were Very Young". "Mr. Pim Paases By" 1b generally considered the best of Milne's plays. It's strictly for Win and laughter. New Psychology Coarse To Be Offered Teachers R. L. Tazewell, county superintendent of schools, is at present in contact with the dean of the extension division of the University of Illinois in an effort to make courses more available to Mc Henry county teachers. Dean Robinson of the division of extension has agreed to offer a course in "Introduction to Phychology," a four-semester hour course, to meet beginning Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.nt Through the cooperation of the Woodstock community high school, a class room for the purpose of these meetings is being made available Recognizing the continuing higher training qualifications for teacher certification, it is the de sire of the county superintendent to make available to teachers of this county all possible extension services. „ Although the~ course definitely planned for is "Introduction to Psychology", Mr. Tazewell suggests that all teachers interested in taking advantage of the University extension service, whethei in this particular course or not, b< present cn Thursday night. Feb. 16, to express their interest it) other courses. No. 3t •:$. wry LIBRARY ADDS MANY NEW HOOKS Approximately 100 Additions Appeal To Old, New Patrons Those who enjoy reading are invited to take ^advantage of the many new books of all types which are how on the shelves of the McHenry city library located in th* City Hall. Close to 100 books have been purchased by the library committee during the last six months of 1949 and new patrons, as well as those of past years, are encouraged to avail themselves of this opportunity to secure good reading material. A librarian is present in the City Hall from 2:30 to 6 o'clock aQd 7 to 8 p.m. each Wednesday aAd Friday to assist , in checking out books. For the convenience of all concerned, mystery and western books have been placed on special shelves. Those who plan to be securing books in the near future are encouraged to cut out the following list and those which will be printed in succeeding issues of the Kper so that they may have a tter UJea of what they wish to •elect. New Books "Arctic Mood"--by Eva Richards. •'The Running Thread"--by Drayton Mayront. , "The Golden Apples"--by Rndora Welty. "The Mudlark" -- by Theodora Bonnet. "Rest and Be Thoughtful" -- btv Helen Maclnnes. "Love in a Cold Climate" -- by Nancy Mitford. "Let Love Come Last" -- by Taylor Caldwell. "Eight April Days"; -A by Scott IIart. "The Best Science-Fiction Stories of 1949" -- edited by Bleiler & Dikty. y "Because of the Lockwoods Dorothy Whipple. "Lydia Plnkham Is Her Name" -- by Jean Barton. "The Aspirin Age (1919-1921)" -- by Isabel Leighton. "Women Are Here To 8tajr" --by v Agnes Rogers. ' "A Matter of Taste" -- by Richard Lockridge. "Best Detective Stories of Year 1949" -- edited by David Cooke. 'The Bubbling Spring' '-- by Ross Santer. "White Collar Zoo" -- by Clara Barnes. 'Tut, Tut, Mr. Tutt" --- by Arthnr Train. '"The Gallery" -- by John Home. Bunts. "Adversary in the House" -- by Irving Stone. "Vain Shadows" -- by Hartzel Spence. DRIV? CHAIRMAN by l»A\lta A. JI'STEN Daniel A. Justen, who is associated with his father, Peter M- J listen, in the undertaking establishment bearing the later's name, has been named McHenry township fund drive chairman for the Ke-l Cross campaign the first part of March. Captains for !ht» various sections of the township will lit named in the uear future. K1WANIS CLUB MAKES* BIG PLANS FOR 1950 "No Banners, No Bugles" -- by Capt. Ellsbury. "The Fire Balloon" -- by Ruth Hoore. • ' ' ---- Masoft Brown. "The Man With the Golden Arm" --by Nelson Allgren. "The Mature Mind" -- by Harry Overstreet. "The Waters of Siloe" -- by Thomas Mcrton. "F„ I). R. My Boss-" -- by Grace Tuliy. "The Egyptian" -- by Mike Waltari. "Live With Lightening" -- by Mitchell Wilson. "The V/orld Next Door" -- by Fritz Peters. "On the Bottom" -- by . Capt. KHlsbury. Sister Of Late McHenry Pastor Buried Wednesday Death this week SundaT claimed Mary Dommermuth of Chicago, daughter of the late Jacob and Tloysia Dommermuth. She was t sister of the late Rer. William Dommermuth, assistant pastor of St. Mary's parish, McHenry. Survivors include two sisters, Pauline Dommermuth and AlOysia Noumes. Funeral services were held at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday from St Mathias church, with interment i» St. Boniface cemetery. HFRT IN CRARH Harold J. Phiel, 18 of Rt. 1, McHenry, and James DeMars, 21. of Crystal Lake were involved in an auto accident last week in which the latter suffered a lacerated hand and other injuries. The accident occurred one mile south of Volo on U. S. Rt. 12, when the Phiel auto in which DeMars was riding, and a car driven by Russell Gibbs cf Woodstock sideswipped. Phiel was driving north and the Gibbs car was southbound. Subscribe for The Plsiadealer. Annual Art Jubilee Is Open To County Students The annual high Bchool art jubitee, and exhibition and contest open to art students of junior and senior high schools of McHenry and Lake counties and the northern half of Cook county outside of Chicago, and above the DuPage county line, will be held at Wieboldt's new Evanston store from March 11 through March 25, it has been announced. The exhibition is sponsored lointly by Wieboldt's and Scholastic Magazines, and awards to the winners include 100 tuition scholarships to leading schools of art ind design, and cash awards totalng $15,000. Entries are invited in '.he fields of pictorial art. graphic irts, design advertising, art three- Jimensional art, crafts and photog- -aphy, and these are broken down into 25 classifications such as oils, water colors, pastels crayon sculp- Ulf, .weaving, lettering, ceramics, ON PROBATION Donald Heysen, 17; James Berry, 17, and William Schroeder, 18. pleaded guilty in the county court Monday morning to contributing to the delinquency of a minor, in this case a 14-year old Harvard girl. Following the pleas of guilty, counsel for the youths asked Judge Henry L. COwlin for leave to file petitions for probation. The cases were continued until Feb. 14. and the matter referred to Mrs. Louise Brooks. Hebron, county probation officer for investigation' Order your rubber stamps at The Piaindealer. OBSERVE BOY SGOIIT WEEK FROM FEB. 6-12 Postponed Annual Drive Of '49 Will Be Held In February Boy' Scout Week, marking the fortieth anniversary or the Boy Scouts of America, will be observed in McHenry and throughout the nation from Monday, Feb. 6, through Sunday. Feb. 12. The anniversary will be celebrated in every city and town and most villages throughout the nation and its territories by 2,300,000 boys and adult leaders. In McHenry, the annual Boy Scout drive, usually held in the tall of the year but postponed hi 1949, will take place during February, with the American Legion Post, No. 491, sponsors of local Scouting, in charge. William M. Green, Legion commander, said that the drive may not be launched at th« outset of Boy Scout week but added that within s few days chairmen and workers -for the campaign will be named. President Truman will greet twelve outstanding Boy Scouts in the White House during Boy Scout Week. The Scouts will present to Mr. Truman the "Report to the Nation." telling of Scouting's service to the community since he greeted u similar group of twelve outstanding Scouts a year. ago. President T-uman is honorary president of the Boy Scouts of Monday night, at their regular weekly meeting, the Kiwan^s of Wonder Lake launched several important programs that are of interest to the people of McHenry township. After a long . discussion, plans were laid for ah extensive program to promote a community center that will serve, the young and old in and around McHenry. The' Kiwanis will spearhead the drive ° but Will need the co-operatiou of all the other organizations in the area. As soon as all the details are worked out, the whole plan Will bt made public. Next Monday evening, the Marengo Kiwanis will put on a program for the' Wonder Lake Kiwanis at the Rolaine Grill in Wonder Lake. This is ladie.s' night and all members are urged to be present, with their wivej ob» sweethearts. Dinner will be at 7 p.m. and the program will start immediately after dinner. Guests are invited. At the next meeting the Kiwanis will vote to change the nome of the organization from the Kiwanis of Wonder Lake Area to Kiwanis of McHenry Township. Two new members Arnold Schaettgen and William Greeu, will be introduced into membership. The athletic committee reported that arrangements were completed for the holding of the annual athletic dinner (formerly football niglit) for the benefit of the high school teams. The date will be announced next week. This annual affair was delayed thiB year awaking the completion of the new tradition to the high school. America Two Year Crusade Boy Scout. Week this y^r finds the organization at the mid-point of its two-year crusade to "Strengthen the Arm of Liberty", which seeks to bring more boys into its ranks, give them richer experiences in all phases of its programs under volunteer leaders of high character who take training courses so they can carry' on effectively. The theme of the fortieth birthday observance is "Sf lengthen Liberty". In countless meetings across the nation, this theme will he* portrayed in pagants, demonstrations. public ceremonies and Parents' Night gatherings. Since 1910 more than 16.500,000 American boys have had the benefits of the training, fellowship, handicraft skills and high adventure of Scouting. America is all the richer for it. Many men in high places in American affairs today proudly credit Scouting's influence in their lives. The year-in, year-out civic and emergency service to the nation by Boy Scouts, needs no recital. Scouting brings to boys at an important time in their lives a program of worthwhile activities, under high grade volunteer leadership. The need is for more boys to have the advantages of Scout training. ESCAPE DEATH Two teenagers, Jack Jacoby, 16, and Betty Markee. 15, both of Crystal Lake, esceped death by a miracle just after midnight Saturday when the jeep Jacoby was drlvhig skidded on icy pavement and plunged down an embankment on Route 176. just east of Crystal Lake. Jacoby received a broken left arm at the wrist. The Markee girl was shaken up, but not injured. Both . were thrown from the jeep as it plunged down the embankment and turned upside down in a corn field.' FAMILY ON OOVIR The R. W. Gardner farm family if Solon Mills is featured in the February issue of Caper's Farmer. A full-page photograph of Mrs. Gardner and her youngsters appears on the cover of the Rural Home seotion of the nationallycirculated farm magazine. Mrs. Gardner is pictured at the piano entertaining Bruce, 7, David 5, and "Nancy, 2J4. We Offer Ym Congratulations Once Again congratulations are in order for Math Niesen of McHenry, who last Sunday, Jan. 29. observed his eighty-sixth birthday anniversary. In tine health, he enjoyed the day at the home of a daughter: Mrs. Roy Kent, where a family dinner was served and moving pictures taken ot the group. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kent and son, Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Justen and son, and Mr. and MrB. Clarence Niesen and family. Mr. Niesen, still a familiar figure about McHenry and extremelyactive for his age, was a city employee for many years, having begun serving in that capacity as city marshal back in 1894. He continued in the city employ for fifteen y;e&rs acting as chief o£ police and superintendent of waterworks at the time the new waterworks was installed. After operating his own grocery business for a period of time, he was again appointed superintendent of waterworks in 1928k continuing until his retirement Tn 1944. WEST mm POST OFFICE Finance Station To Serve Public, Effective March i Announcement has been" that, effective March 1. the We|t" McHenry post office, in existence many years will be discontinued^: as an independent office and ia^ stead will be established ai. a finance station of the McHenry office? on Riverside Drive. It luip been designated as "West M«f* ; Henry Station" ' In most respects where the pufc! lie it concerned, the office will of* fer the same service as in the past. Boxes will be maintained aiMl there will be window service. However, after the March 1 date the rural route will be transferred to the McHenry office. Also, all mail will be so.-ted there. Ray McGee. postmaster of tltfe McHenry office, will retain that position and Elmer Freund. now postmaster in West McHenry will be named superintendent, with responsibilities much the same am at the present time. Mr. Freund will continue to feat assisted by Gerald Miller, clerk, and Richard Frett, substitute clerk. Hubert "Bud" Liptrot, now a clerk in the West McHenry office,- will be transferred to the Riveride Drive office to assist with tfca exft^ work there. Paul Patzke will contihue as rural carrier on what is now^Jtfe 1, West McHenry. Residents along this route are asked to change their mailing address. after March 1, to Rt. 4 McHenry. The new route will Bit go into effect until that time. More roagratulattoMi Others in line for congratulations this month are Joseph W. Freund, who observed his eightythird anniversary on Jan. 15. and Jacob Thies, who reached his eighty-sixth birthday on Jan. 14. To both of these well known and loved "old timers" their many friends extend best wishes for future anniversaries. Mr. Freund. still active, lias had one of the most interesting careers of any McHenry businessman. A native of this community, his first full-time employment was for "Tip" Smith & Son in the coal and feed business. In 19o;t he opened the city's first exclusive men's wear shop, continuing until 1942, when he -»old his store to his son-in-law. Homer Fitzgerald. Besides a successful business history, Mr. Freuud has happy memories of his many contributions to civic progress, having served for twenty-three years on the board of education of the local high school. Jacob Thies, too. may well recall with pride the successful years which preceded his retirement. A native of Chicago, be served as superintendent of the Northern Michigan Transportation company for some years and was an employee there for forty years before moving to McHenry and officially retiring in 1923. However, his retirement was in name only, for he continued until 1946 to work for his son in the J. C. Thies Candy company. A verv definite asset to McHenry and its progress were these three local residents, still young iu spirit, who are now enjoying a well earned retirement. PAPER CONSOLIDATION Announcement was made this week that newspapers which have been published by the Northern Illinois Publications. Inc.. namely. the Woodstock Journal, the Huntley Review and the Hebron News, have been purchased by the B. F. Shaw Printing Company, publishers of the Woodstock Daily Sentinel. Plans :tre underway to bring ;il>out eonsolillation of the Journal, Review and News with the Sen tinel by Feb. 11. •§m • Y CHARLES JECKS - ROBBED IN HIS HOME THIS WEEK -t The sheriff's office this .H* has been investigating a robbery at the home of Charles E. Jecka. 85, who resides about three mile* west cf McHenry. on Rt. 13#. Deputies of the sheriff's office, Henry Farber and Donald Hackman, went to the Jecks home oa Monday to investigate the robbery of the elderly man. who lives alone. According to Mr. Jecks' story to police, a masked man ti^d him and then ransacked a clothe* closet looking for money. Whea the burglar found that Jecks had no money in the house except six dollars and some change which he had discovered, he threw tka change at hint and departed with the biUs. Mr. Jecks reported that later he discovered three chickens missing from his chicken coop, across the road from his home, STATE POLICE PRESIDENT GUEST AT LOCAL MEETING > • xf: * Sixty members of Fox ValMf Division 4 of the Illinois Polled Ass'n. and their wives were guesta of Mr. and Mrs. Art LaGreca at i their Lake View Inn at Woadar Lake last Thursday evening. After a delicious corned beef and cabbage dinner, which wia « thoroughly enjoyed by all the La- (Jrecas' guests were introduced to the "Hokey-Pokey" dance. Other features on the entertainment pro- 1 gram included Irish and Scotch songs by the talented song styliat, , Cathy-Taylor. * * Among / the notables present, who. like l^e members of Fox Valley Div. 4. ^180 enjoyed LaGreca'a hospitality, were Lester Connerty, state president of the Ulin<}is Police Ass'n.. and Fred Eichler, past president. ~ Next meeting of Fox Valley Dir. 4 will ^be held at the Pinemoor Inn in Crystal Lake on Tuesday. Feb. 7. Chairman Elmer Murphy hopes for a record attendance that evening. $580 REALIZED IN SALVATION ARMY CAMPAIGN HERE Miss Lucia Rausch of -eiricago •pent the weekend visiting McHenry friends. # Oficials of the Salvation expressed sincere appreciation to those citizens of McHenry who ao generously responded to the first annual Service I'nit campaign. Lt. Col. Dallas P. Leader. di|*« isional commander, stated. "MP* would like to acknowledge with a personal letter the individual contributions received, but it was felt that local citizens .would njst want the Salvation Army to^ HM their money for this purpose." Lt. Col. Leader reported that more than $."»S0 has been raised t® date, not including a number of outstanding pledges and othe* anticipated gifts. The ; SalvatioBt I Armv has already established a local welfare fund with a portMA of the money raised. This is In t||t hands of the local treasurer. HORSE KILLED J, A report was 'made to Sherllt Bail this week by Kenneth Weefe that the car he was driving Saturday night struck a horse oa Rt. 12ft. between Mcllenry and Woodstock. and killed the animal, which had wandered through a gate and was on th-J highway. Ti» Woods ear was badly-daaiagai. ^ f n