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However, shoe prints were obtained in the soft dirt at the back of the store by ' Deputy Miner. This part of the investigation was carried out by the sheriffs office, with further work on the case to be handled by the McHenry police. Entrance was gained through a CalUjear • window leading to the Bh room. The. wash roopi door lock was then 'taken off, giving access to the- store itself. The large rear door, which they had been unable to enter from outside, was found opened Friday morning, the burglars having loosened the bolt from the inside and thq bar raised. While it has not definitely been ascertained just what time be-. Aveen the hours, of noon Thursday and 8 o'clock Friday morning the Jrar&lary occurred, ft Is believed to have taken qplace about 3:30 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Eileen Claybough, whs* lives in the upper apartment of the Noonan building next to the store, awoke and went to the kitchen at that time. She remembers hearing an engine start up in the alley but did not look from the window. £ A Local Cleaners truck located nearby, also the property of Mr. FitzGerald, had tne rear license plate removed, the number being B181702. It was believed that the burglars put the plate on their own vehicle in order to be sure o(. not being apprehended while the clothes were enroute to another point. Should they have been stopped by police, the correct license plate wottld tend to throve a false stpry that they were driven for the local business man. The store was robbed of considerable merchandise about two years ago. DROWNED IX FOX Andrew G. Peterson, 59, of Chicago, lest his life in the Fox rive# near Cary at 5:20 last Thursday afternoon when he was struck 0m>7 a motor boat while swimming. He was in the middle of the river when a 'boat piloted by Robert Helm, 20, of Elgin, struck himi The young man said he was unable to avoid hitting Peterson when he noticed the swimmer. DRIVE-IN THEATRE ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL OPENING ON JULY 20 McHenry Enterprises, Inc., has announced the\pfficial opening of the Skyline Drive-in theatre, located on Rt. 120, on the Pistakee Bay-Johnsburg road, on Friday, July 20. A sign on the highway t directs those who have not been ] observing of the new and modem| theatre which looms skyward just to the north. ; The theatre, only - 9m of Itp kind in this immediate locality, has a spacious 52-70 screen and features illuminated speaker posts designed to guide drivers as they enter the ramps. The latter is a definite improvement and one that has been instituted in only a Tew places. An attractive refreshment building has been erected in a central location So that theatre-goers may enjoy a snack while watching the movie. At present the shows begin at 8:4$ o'clock, but as the sun sets earlier the time will be advanced. We Offer You GROVE CARNIVAL TO BE HOD JULY 21-22 St Peter's Parish Grounds Scene 01 Two-Day Event ' ASPIRE TO BECOME QUEENl Ninety-One years young--that's Mrs. Minnie Block, who observed her ninety-first anniversary on Tuesday, July 17. No celebration of the birthday took place, although members of her family and friends called during the day to extend congratulations. Mrs. Block ia not only young in appearance but maintains * nimble step which belie*, her more than ninetjr years. She resides with her daughter; Mrs. Martha Felts, on Waukegan road, where she has lived since selling her home on John street nine years ago. She had made her home there from the time ot her marriage until 1942. Mrs. Block recalls the mt changes which have taken place in McHenry since she arrived here from her native Germany in 1874, at the age of 14. She and her brother helped a farm family in Bull Valley in those early years but she remembers having had difficulty in getting to know them well for she could speak practically no English. Mrs. Block has five living children, Mrs. Feltx, Frank Block of Marengo, Mrs. Elsie Voelts of McHenry, Mrs. Elfrieda Dryer of Forest Park and Lewis Block of McHenry; also fourteen grandchildren and fourteen greatgrandchildren. They join with her friends and neighbors in wishing many happy returns of the day to one who has refused to. grow old with the psfsing years. 1ROTHKB KILLED Mr. and Mrs. J. W. North have received word that her brother, O. EX Reed was killed in an auto accident .in Seattle, Wash., in which his wife was seriously injured. Mr. .Reed's body is being retnrned to Attica. Ind., where burial will be today (Thursday). LEGION AND AUXILIARY UNIT PLAN AUG. 18 INSTALLATION The American Legion Post, No. 4<00, and its Auxiliary unit are busy making plans for joint installation. to be held Saturday, Aug. 18, in the Legion Home. Lester Siedschlag of Richmond, eleventh district commander, and his adjutant, William M. Greln of McHenry, will act as installing ^pfficers for the Legionnaires. * The new commander is Joseph Gausden. who was in service for three and one-half years with the Marines during World War II. A* a first lieutenant, he served on nub-patrol duty on the Atlantic, based at North Carolina, and at training teases. He also served as instructpr yin instrument and primary flying. Mr. Gausden is now -employed as a salesman with Mc- (bienrv Sand ft Gravel. The new commander succeeds Harold Vycital, whose untiring efforts and enthusiasm for the success of his post made him an , excellent leader during the past year. Mr. Gausden's fine handling of details connected with the recent carnivfcl give proof as to his ability to tak« over the poet of commander. month include the following: Herb Reihansperger. senior vice-commander. Bernard Matches, junior vieecommander Eugene Cochrane, finanoe officer Ray Page, chaplain Andrew Worwick, aargeant-atarms Ernest Schroeder, assistant sergeant Robert Conway has been appointed as adjutant by tike new commander. v Auxiliary In the Auxiliary unit, Jeanette Vance will act as president for the next year, succeeding Henrietta Vycital, who has successfully carried out the important duties of that office for the past twelve months. Minnie Green and Agnes Buch wUl serve as installing officers. The following are to be Installed: Alice Barbian, first vice-president Elvira Durland, second vicepresident Thelma Covalt, treasurer . Frances Matehen, sergeant-at- Spring Grove will once again be host to friends and neighbors when St. Peter's parish holds its annual carnival on Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22, on the church grounds. The event is always eagerly anticipated by folks from this area. With its many features attractive for young and old. , Saturday evening will be the opening of the two-day carnival, with every preparation being made to provide a good time. There will be a number of prizes, as well as outstanding merchandise booths. t Those who have not visited St. Peter's in recent weeks will find one of the chief attractions the beautiful new shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. The shrine, dedicated a short time ago, will no doubt draw many interested people to the parish grounds some time during the two day period. Chicken Dinner Highlight of the Sunday program will be the chicken dinner served at noon. The ladies of the church have become known for many miles arouud for their culinary art and this, plus the opportunity to escape from a warm kitchen, is sure to appeal to mother especially. The committee in charge includes Mrs. Frank Tinney, Mrs. Charles Freund, Ben Smith and Mrs. Anton ,elm. The menu will include half of a roasted chicken, selection of country fresh vegetables, mashed potatoes, relishes, fresh salads and home made pie. At 5 o'clock in the evening an appetising supper will be served, with Mrs. Arthur Kattner and Mrs. Ben Busch in charge. On Sunday evening a popular orchestra will be featured, playing and singing a selection of songs loved by all. FOUR-DAY CARNIVAL AT WONDER LAKE TO BENEFIT FIREMEN One of the colorful summer c a r n i v a l s t o t a k e p l a c e i n t h e community this year .is planned /or Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 19 th/ough 2{, at the Lake View Inn grounds, Wonder Lake. It is being sponsored by the Wonder Lake fire department A number of games and merchandise booths are being arranged and there will be several rides for the little ones, with free rides for children under 12 on Thursday only. Food and refreshments stands will also be on the grounds to complete the list of carnival features. SCENE OF BURGLARY { PUBLIC URGED TO SUPPORT FAVORITE CANDIDATE FORI QUEEN AT POLLS JULY 2f; Seven Girls To Appear In Procession Through City Friday Evening At 7:3d HELEN STOFFEL '. This comely miss is Helen Stofferl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Stoffel of John street, who seeks the Marine Day queen title as the candidate of the Edwal Laboratories, Inc., of Ring>- wood. She is 20 years old dnd & 1949 graduate of the local high Bchool. Helen h a a held a secretarial position at Edwal for the past two years since her graduation and has gained a great number of friends both in that community and in McHenry. The- young lady lists as her favorite hobby tennis, at whiclr she has become quite proficient. She was awarded a trophy as girl's champion of the school three years ago and still enjoys a lively game; with her frlehds. Edwal feels it has a winning candidate in this well liked young lady. Mrs. Myrtle Sanborn Died Last Saturday Mrs. Myrtle Sanborn, 72, passed away at Woodstock hospital Saturday, July 14, 1951. She had been in ill health for many years, but suffered a severe case of flu ithree months ago from which she never fully recovered. Pneumonia set in last week when she entered the hospital. Her husband. Wade Sanborn, survives her. Funeral services were held at the Ehorn funeral home on Monday, with burial in the Ringwood cemetery. Those from here who attended the funeral weret Miss Lillian Sanborn, Mrs. Alice Wagner and Mr. and Mrs. William Bhotliff. FORMER BUSINESS MAN IN McHENRY DIED IN FLORIDA --=- Friends have received word of the death of Frank Schwartz, former owner of the restaurant on Elm street next to Pa's tavern, who died at 2 o'clock Saturday morning, July 14# in Titusville, Fla. He retired about three years ago and moved to Florida, after operating the local business for two years. f Burial services were held Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock in Titusville for the sixty-five-yearold man. His widow survives. VOCALIST AND INSTRUMENTALIST PROGRAM SOLOISTS Again thia week Thursday evening there will be two featured soloists on the program planned by the municipal band, directed by Paul R. Yanda. The first will be Earl Pomrening, who will play a tuba solo, "Rocked in the-Cradle of the Deep." The second is Warren Jones, tenor, who will offer two numbers, one of them to be "The Lord's Prayer." Last week's guests, George and Bob Freund with a cornet duet and Rose Morreale, baton twirler. met with the enthusiastic approval of the audience. However, the program ja^ wljple was marred to some extent by the honking horns and open mufflers of passing cars. The hour concerts would no doubt prove considerably more enjoyable to music lovers who attend if non-interested persons would confine their activities to other places. This week's program will be as fellows: "The Star Spangled Banner" March, "Them Basses"--Huffln Waltz, "Old Timers"--arr. by Lake Intermezzo, "In a Moonlit Garden"-- King Tuba Solo, "Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep"--De Lataater Earl Pomrening, soloist, Mary Ann Bolger. accompanist Popular Number, "Good Night Irene"--Ledbetter ft Lomax March, "Love's Own Sweet Song"--arr. by Yoder Waltz, 'Two Hearts In TJjree- Four Time"--Stolz Overture, "Vogue"--Holmes Vocal Solos: "The Lord's Prayer"-- Malotte; "Somewhere a Voice is Calling"--Tate. Warren Jones, soloist, Mrs. Charles Goodell. accompanist "Operatic M i n g 1 e^--arr. • by Berry Trombone O d d i t y, "^Bfldin" Some"--Chennett Fox Trot, "Dinah"--#rr. by Buchtel March, "National Emblem"-- B&gley MARY ANN WIEbmCH This attractive young lady Is Mary Ann Wiedrich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wiedrich, Jr., of Ringwood, who is also bidding for tl»e title of "Miss McHenry" as the choice of the McHenry Woman's club. She is 18 years old and a 1951 graduate of the McHenry high school. Mary Ann has become very popular as a vocalist in this area, where she has entertained on numerous programs in the past two years. A voice student for three years, she intends to make singing a career. When only 15 she was a blue ribbon winner in the district high school voice contest and for two years thereafter advanced to the state finals. Mary Ann's hobbies include swimming and playing the piano. Since graduation she has become a member of the McHenry Choral club,.-who voted Monday to back her .campaign. • w i l l . • Joan Nimsgern Won Scholarship Miss Joan Nimsgern, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nimsgern of 411 Park street, is one of two McHenry county girls selected to receive $300 scholarships to study nursing. The scholarships were made possible by the Woman's Auxiliary of the Woodstock Public hospital, who will assist each with J100 every year of her training. Photos by Max Kolin CAROLE MARTICKE Pew young ladies in McHenry are quite so busy as this pretty young candidate for the title of Marine Day queen. She is Miss Carole Marticke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Marticke, who reside in the Riverside hotel. Miss Marticke, sponsored by the Automotive Dealers, is not only busy with her many duties as a queen candidate but is also making plans for her marriage next month. On Aug. 10 she will become the bride pf Christian G. Jepson, Jr., of Chicago,, who is an employee of Marticke ft Nixon in McHenry. "Cam", as she is known to her friends, is a 1947 graduate of the McHenry high school and attended Lake ForeBt college for two years. During this past year she has been a model for Marshall Field ft Co., in Chicago. "Cam's" hobbles include tennis and sailing. ; j p Vinnle, "God Bless America' Berlin. QCEES'S PRIZES Several fine prizes have been donated by McHenry business men. to be awarded to the Marine Day queen and her court. This list will be published next week and will also be displayed in prominent business places. The prizes will be presented at the Marine Day dance Saturday night. Any other business houses who wish to donate are urged to call Albert S. Blake or Earl R. Walsh inter than next week.,, . Principals of thf various county schools were contacted some time ago and the names of interested candidates for training were submitted. The girls then appeared before a committee and were interviewed concerning their ambitions. Joan was an honrr student at the McHenry high school, from which she graduated June 1. The second scholarship winner is Peggy Lou Shaw, du lighter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Shaw who farm in the Woodstock community. The Auxiliary has asked the winners to promise in return for the scholarships to spend at least one year at the Woodstock hospital following their graduation. Tht idea of the awards was conceived because of the nurse shortage. STORE HOURS McHenry stores tin Bow open every Friday evening for the convenience of shoppers of tbe community. Thurslay afternoon and Sunday norning hours vary. McHENRY YOUTHS COMMENDED FOR LARCENY RECORD . With larceny becoming So very prevalent throughout the country and in McHenry county as well, thiB community can well be proud of the excellent record maintained in the city. With close to twenty youths apprehended in the past few weeks in the county, no local teen-agers are among them or are known to be involved. The clean record of McHenry'B young people was brought to light this week with a report issued by the local police. There have been no robberies but two burglaries in the city since June 1. Very few cases of larceny have been reported, including the stealing of two license plates from local cars. Both of these occurred the same days as tbe burglaries and are felt to be connected directly with them.. Police have apprehended nineteen persons for auto violations, which hqpe brought fines ranging from one dollar, and costs to fifteen dollars and costs. As traffic increases during tbe summer season, it is necessary for added vigilance on the part of the police in order to maintain the order and safety which the city enjoys in both business and residential sections. With the extremely heavy travel in McHenrj* over the weekends, police are of the opinion that an extra man could be put to good use in assuring the efficient handling of details. CONDUCT INQUIRY IN DEATH FRIDAY AT BURTON'S BRIDGE An inquiry was conducted last Friday by Coroner Harry L. Ehorn In 'the death of Adnlpli Jungmann, 66, of 5516 W. 2Hrd street, Cicero, who passed away at his summer home near rttirfon's Bridge at 2:15 o'clock July 13. According to Corouer Ehorn, death was attributed to a heart ailment. The deceased had been at B» rt - on's Bridge for only a few weeks, where he was building a summer cottage. He was a foundry worker for over forty years. / Sik-vivors include the 'widow. Mary: and three chijt4ren. Helen ENROLLED AT NORMAL Cramer of Cicero. Kdward, Harvey A number Of high school grad-l«Od Otto of -tytioch. Services were Enthusiasm is growing by the hour in the contest held to determine the winner of the Marine Day (tueeiv crown. Culmination of the campaign will be the municipal election on Saturday. July 21. Polling places will be the city hall, Blake Motor Sales, 301 E. Pearl street, and Buss Motor Sales, 531 Main street, the time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Any resident, either permanent or summer, residing in the McHenry Community high school district and of high school age or over may vote. Judges will be present to keep a complete record of the name and address of each voters. Should any person be found to have voted in two precincts, both votes will be destroyed. The seven candidates for the title of "Miss McHenry" will be as follows: Rita Conway, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of McHenry Township; Barbara Simon, sponsored by the Catholic Order of Foresters; Nancy Siemon. sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign WarB; Helen C. Stoffel, sponsored by Edwal Laboratories. Inc.; Louise Barbier, sponsored by the American Legion and Auxiliary; Carole Martick^ sponsored by the Automotive Dealers association; and Mary Ann Wiedrich. sponsored by the Woman's Club of McHenry. The (names will appear on the ballot in this^>order. which is the order >0/ the petitions filed. rifrt to Vote It is a matter of civic pride and actually a civic duty for eligible persons to vote next Saturday. Marking an X in the square opposite the name of a favorite candidate takes only a few moments. It is known that the surrounding area will give attention to the annual Marine Dsv festival in direct proportion to the interest displayed by home town residents. The City Council, realizing the increasing importance of Marine Day and the role played by the Marine Day queen, has dignified the office and lent it prestige by making the office of queeu an offical city position. The girl elected holds office for one year and has the responsibility' of lending color and glamor to the Marino Day program. All of the girls have not only more than their share of good looks but are talented as well. The winner may or may not be the most beautiful but the girl who the public decides has a combination of necessary qualifications to wear the Marine Day queen'B crown. Earl R. Walsh and Math N. Schfftitt are acting as judge ' officials. Clerks will be Vera Pur- , vey, Clara Miller and *" Delia Freund, city hall; Mary Freund, Susie Justen and Matilda Gerasch, Blake's garage; and Vera Kane. Alma Justen and Susan Olsen. Buss Motor Sales. Results will be posted in the three drug stores in • the city as sdln as the counting has been completed. The girl elected qneen will appear at the county fair next week to vie for the title of "Mies McHenry County." Friday. July 20, will be a gay evenigg in McHenry, when the seven candidates travel through the city in open cars. They will meet at 7:30 o'clock on Pearl street, at the park; and from there begin their procession through town, led by a sound car. At a meeting of the contest committee and sponsors on Tuesday evening, a coronation ball was planned for Saturday evening, Aug. 4, in the Legion Home, at which time the various gifts will be awarded to the queen and her court, which include the remaining' six girls. Prior to that time, trophies and gifts will ba on display in local business bott* es. Marine Day programs will tyt * sold at all news stands next week. Parade Chairmen Charles Vycital and LeRoy Smith have released farther information regarding the parade Marine Day morning, which should be of interest to those planning entries, as well aa those merely watching tbe coMr* ' ful line of march. Two large out-of-town organizations have indicated their desire to become a part of the parade. the Bowman and Dean Mitt companies. The number of marching bands or drum and bugle corps has also been increased to five. Prizes have definitely been decided upon for floats. They will be judged in the following classifications, originality, organism* tion, commercial and business, with an engraved plaque to b« awarded the winner in each division and ribbons given for second and third places. There will also be prizes for first, second and third places in the children's classification, although it has not been designated just what they will consist of. The parade will begin promptly at 10 o'clock, with all entries to assemble at the city park not later than 9:30. The exact ronto will appear in the Aug. 2 Issue ot the Plaindealer. Parade chairmen again urge all those desiring to enter floats to do so before Aug. 5 so that the line-up may be made in such a way as to produce the parade possible. ON LEAVE uates from this county plan to enter Illinois State Normal university as freshmen this fall. Fermits to register already have been mailed to Allen Lee Sieds>Uilag of Spring Grove. Bftbscribe tor The Plaindealer Week. held In Cicero. ATTEND fAMP Janet Heide. Judith Roesch. Barbara Eggert and Dana White are representing McHenry in attending the Methodist high school camp at Lake Geneva, Wis., this LABRADOR RETRIEVE AWARDED TROPHY AT SUNDAY BENCH SHOW There is no prouder lady in McHenry this week than Mrs. Char* les Led ere of Sunnybanks sabdivision, handler of the three-andone- half-year-old Labrador R *- triever. "Lady Bergee." at tka Kankakee Kennel club bench show last Sunday. "Lady Bergee" won best in breed in a large field of entries in this A.K.C. sauctic®- ed show. As first place winner* the dog, owned by Maurice Leclerc. was awarded a gold trophy. There were 500 dogs entered in the show, Including a large number of Labrador Retrievers. Another happy winner of t%®_ ROBERT LOWEST This smiling seaman apprentice is well known to young people of McHenry, where he attended high school two years ago. He is the son of Mr. snd Mrs. W. J. Lowery of Wonder Lake. Robert has just completed his recruit training at the lr. S. naval training center at Great Lakes and has been home on leave. day was tiuy Judy Koenig, €-year* old daughter of Mr. and Mm, • Joseph Koenig. who won fourth place and a trophy in tbe child" ren's handling stake for girls Hjw tween « and 19 years old. Tfct contrast made by the youngster and the 80-pound dog won the ap* ' plause of the large crowd. •"-?* At a recent field trial held ll|. Barrington under the auspices eg the American Amateur Retrieval# club. "Lady Bergee" won aecomt place in a Held of tonrteen <h|| ^ , jii i. ,