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is ^ • ', •• •• ' . "V71 ' . • : . : ' • • . • ' • < " . - ' • • • ' •'••' JL . \ -&1' - • Volume 78-- No. 25 McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 30. 1952 IfcPtr Copf RECORD Musin' Meanderin1 With the football season just! over we may remember the thrilling run of the half-back as the highlight of the year but how many times do we give credit to the game's "accessories" for providing miertatnmeiit? Just how much enthusiasm would it be possible to engender tJ it were not for the work of the cheer leaders or the rhythmic strains of the band? Last Friday night Paul Yanda and his attractively attired musicians put on the most elaborate maneuvers ever attempted here. With small lights on their caps, the young band members formed a number of pictures on the rkened field and then stopper! play music fitting the scene they had created. The program was greatly enjoyed by the large crowd and no doubt next year there will be a "demand performance" for the same type of entertainment. lhdian summer took QQld the first of the week but thgre wasn't ar person who didn't agree W was wonderful while it lasted. Ufblf clubs, stored away, for the season, were taken out on Saturday and Sunday and other •ports of the summer just past vied with fall activities for tops in popularity. The childish pranks of youngster of another generation were among the topics of conversation - * j o y e d l a s t S a t u r d a y w h e n aCC.H.S. graduates of 1912, 1913, 1914 and . gathered. {or., a feunion. Attending were Hazel Thomas Belcher, Irene Vasey Ben well, Laura Smith Hughes, Lucille Hutson Sayler, and Ella Mollohan Walkup of Woodstock, Katie Buch Behlke of Park Ridge, Margaret Buss Lavelle of Streatpr, Anna Knox Winkelman, •flbrence Knox, Genevieve Knox, Lenore Freund Cooley. Julia Freuad Kent, Ethel Harrison Smith, Agnes Tesch Bienapfl, Eleanor Phalin Foley, Edna Phalin Knox, Ruby Claxton S h e p a r d and L i l l i a n Pouse Powers. „ Committee chairmen for the fall dramatic production at Northern Illinois State Teachers ftjfllegc have been announced and include Julia Foley of McHenry, a senior, who is prompter. The Noel Coward comedy, "Blithe Spirit," will be presented Nov. 19 .and 20. For those who have missed "Joe" of late, it is our sad duty to inform that the popular pet crow is dead--shot when he wandered a distance from home someone who- thought the crow population was becoming too great. • Of course no one could have guessed that the bird was a pet and "Joe" convirtCed folks not by words but by his chummy way of getting as close as possible to a kindly looking human who might pet him a bit. w Joe," didn't try to fly away wiat. day for he was accustomed tb, being the center of attention. His adopted family will not soon forget this spunky little feathered friend and neither will the few hundreds of adults and youngsters who had mide ni«; acquaintance. Don't expect too much from (^/he man who talks about'-what %e did instead of what' Wa doing. BUSINESS HEN ARRANGING NEW PROMOTION PLAN Membership Will Vote On Important Items November 24 The Chamber of Comnterct held " its .monthly meeting last Monday evening, Oct. 27, at which time a number of items of important business came up for discussion. Following the reading of -the minutes and financial report, members were informed on details of the Hallowe'en party to be given by the organization for McHenry's young folks Friday night. Christmas lighting also can^e up for discussion and A. J. Wirtz was named chairman of arrangements. A co-chairman is to be named in the near future to assist him in this annual undertaking. Arrangements will be made agairi this year for the appearance of Santa Claus some time in December. The good Saint will arrive with sacks of candy and fruit as he always does and is expected to greet several hundred of McHenry's youngsters. With the price of scrap paper and metal up some at this time, it was decided that' the supply collected in paper drives conducted last year would be sold in the near future. The money, of cour*se, is intended to be used to help pay for the modern street lights which are being planned for the business sections of the city. Promotion Plan Among the most important items of business discussed was a business promotion plan, the features of which are unique in this area. The plan will encourage shopping* at home ana should be of interest to ?11 local merchants. Details will be presented at the next meet in,r on Nov. 24, when it is hoped a largo turnout will be present. Both the state and local Chamber of Commerce have pone on record as favoring the bsinkin°- amendment. At the c^lo«=e o" th YOU VOTE FOR YOUR FUTURE AT THE POLLS NOVEMBER 4 (AN EDITORIAL) ' Next Tuesday, Nov. 4, the American public expects to learn the persuasiveness of the billions of words spoken in preelection days. The winner will wear a victory smile and be content in thinking that his promises for the future are the choice of the nation. Actually, such thoughts, unless history fails to repeat itself, are only a wishful dream for in the past the victor has won the support of only a small percentage of eligible voters. Even after the loser has accounted for his share, the -fact remains that the majority of Americans have been either too disinterested or too lax to take advantage of the great heritage which is theirs in the right to vote. Perhaps, after all, there is little can be said or written to make a man cast his ballot Republican or Democrat and perhaps this is as it alfould be. Could eloquence of tongue or pen sway the voter, that party with the federal treasury at its disposal could hire the more skillful orators, the more facile pen. It could perpetuate Itself in power. Ih a Republic, however, the people develop a hard core of awareness. Under self-government a people can strip aside the veneer of words and half-truths and lies. A free people vote not alone for themselves; they vote for their children and for their children's children. Democrats in 1952 vie for the voters' favor with a number of promises ,each of which points to the familiar reminder, "You've never had it so good." Republicans, in turn, recall the mink coat, the deep freeze and the Communist scandals and urge, "It's time for a change." Somewhere between these views there is a meeting place of minda. Here, a man votes for what is called prosperity and another votes for security and for the security of his children as the evils of Communism smile down the vistas of the future, It may be that a man votes for both of these and for all other things he desires, believing that he will find them in one particular candidate. No otie individual can bring all desired things to all people. It is for each individual to decide which candidates, from president on down, are best able to give him a combination of those things which will make for peace and security and, in general, a better world for the future. Today, we marvel at the Constitution which is still serving the United Statesi well almost 200 years after it was written because of the wisdom, honesty and foresight of the men who drew up its provisions. Never more than today does our country need similar leadership and guidance by men with like foresight, and a realization of true values. » No American can afford to remain away from the polls on Nov. 4, 1952, where a vote for "country" takes precedence over a vote for "party". NOV. 4 Auto Dealers Cooperate To Bring Out The Vote McHenry's auto dealers join those throughout the nation in an effort to get out the vote next Tuesday, fclov. 4. Eight dealers in this community are cooperating in 'the plan to "the extent of offering t r a n s p o r t a t i o n t o a l l i n the five precincts who desire to vote and have no way to get to the, polls. They wouid appreciate a call the day preceding the election, if possible, so that arrangements can be made for groups from the same outlying communities to be brought in at one time. These dealers may be contacted for this serviee, which is a non-partisan move to obtain a large vote: A. S. Blake Motors, Inc., phone 156; Buss Motors, phone 1; Central Garage. phone 200-J; Clark Chevrolet Sales, phone 277; Downs Nash Sales, phone 484; McHenry Garage, phone 403; Overton Cadillac-Pontiac, Inc., phone 17; and Overton Motor Sales, phone 6. McHENRY CATTLE TAKE TOP HONORS IN TEXAS SHOW A number of cattle from Hickory creek Farms, McHenry, returned the latter part of this month from a long trip to Texas, where they were entered in comamong the twenty-one memVrr present concerning the Nov." 4 election. Sixteen .declared themselves in favor of General Eisenhower, t)jree for Adlai Stevenson and two were undecided. / A discussion of the /election revealed one thing on wljiph all were in accord, thatv is, the importance of everyone going to the polls next Tuesday. SPRING GROVE AREA CHILD ACCIDENTALLY SHOT BY PLAYMATE Lake county, authorities last week investigated an accident in which Jeffrey Kephart, 3, of Rt. 1. Spring Grove, was wounded by a .22 calibre bullet from a gun held by a playmate. Nlckey Hedner, also 3 years old. The two youngsters were said to have climbed into the Hedner boy's father's car amd found the revolver. Nickey managed to pull' the trigger just as Jeffrey was in line of fire. The bullet went through his arm and grazed his chest. The child was treated at a doctor's office. i.')Meln show, which was part of the stale fair of Texas Most impressive rating ,was earned by Montvale Ormsby Cantata, who was declared senior champion female and later grand champion female. Montvale Ormsby Cherub was rated reserve grand champion female and also reserve senior champion female. H i c k o r y C r e e k S t y l e m a s t e r Authority Urges Family Recreation A large crowd, wilh representation from many 4ocaI organizations, heard William J. McNeil, recreation supervisor of Chicago park district, address the McHenry Community P.T.A. and guests on Thursday night in the high school auditorium. Mr. McNeil, with many years of experience in recreation in Chicago and New York, was able to make many suggestions that can be put into operation in this community even though we do not have the facilities nor the finances for recreation that many communities have. He said that family recreation has proven won first place for bulls calved very popular and beneficial in between July 1. 1951, and Feb. 29. 1952, and was Also named junior champion bull. The local farm Js also the possessor of a number of other fine ratings at this show. Conservation Program^ Benefits Community Wijas Infant Buried In McHenry On Monday Donna Jean, three-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Wijas of Lakemoor, died last Weekend at the Wijas home. The Mass of the Angels was read for * ae infant in St. Mary's church on Monday morning. In addition to her parents, the baby is survived by a sister, Arlene. and two brothers. Bobby and Chris.' FORTY HOURS DEVOTION Forty Hours Devotion at St Mary's church, McHenry, closed with an impressiveservice last Sunday evening. The great majority of parishioners were present for rites conducted throughout the weekend and for the closing service that night, when many visiting priests "took part in the ceremony. BOND PURCHASES Residents of McHenry county purchased a total of $104,896 United States Defense Bonds in September. 1952, according to figures received from the Treasuiv department by Harold J. Bacon of Crystal Lake, volunteer county chairman of the country's United States Defense Bonds [committee. According to Arnold | J. Rauen. Illinois state director of the defense' bond division of ithe Treasury, total sales in Illijnois exceed those of September. 11951. by over $7,329,000. Hunters will be interested to learn that in line with an expanded program of modern conservation management conducted by the Illinois Conservation department for the past three years, 6,295 pheasants have been released in McHenry county. Other improvements include 262,100 trees planted during the three years and 257,360 multiflora roses planted. PLEAD8 INNOCENT Joseph Siciliano, formerly associated with the Johnsburg Packing company and a^reputed leading figure in the Illinois horse meat scandal, pleaded innocent to fifteen indictments in Waukegan earlier this week. Nine of the indictments accused him of bribery and six of conspiracy. Siciliano has been free on bond. No date has for the trial. - IKE RALLY Announcement has been made that county Republicans have been alloted 3,000 tickets to the big Eisenhower rally in the Chicago Stadium Oct. 31. Word came through Judge Henry Cowlin, county chairman. BANK CLOSES NOV. 4 The McHenry State Bank will be closed all day Tuesday. Nov. 4. election day. many places. Doing things together as a family, such as cook-outs, game night where both youngsters and parents participate, square dancing, pool, b i l l i a r d s , s w i m m i n g , f a t h e r s ' nights, mothers' nights, have all been found to be possible with little money and inadequate facilities and parents and youngsters have had such fun being together and sharing in the same fun that the lack of equipment has not seemed ,to matter greatly. 1 He brought out the fact that parents must realize that their responsibility does npt end when children are fed, clothed and sent to school. It continues in whatever touches the child. He does not feel recreation solves all needs of young people as they have an uneasy feeling of not knowing what is in the fu: ture because of world conditions but stressed that parents can try to help with recreation by creating a closer bond between par FIFTEEN FIRES OCCURRED THIS WEEK IN AREA One Conflagration. Caused Damage As Tractor Burned Regular work became incidental for McHenry firemen this past week for they found little time for anything but their vol- Unteer task of putting out local fires. In all, fifteen were extinguished during a seven-day period. Fourteen out of the fifteen \jrere grass fires and all but two «(hem were caused by garbage rnefs. The only one which resulted in damage was the tractor fire on the Kelter farm, south of the city on the Crystal Lak.; blacktop road. Damage to the machine was estimated at $1,500 YOUNG PEOPLE TO SEE MOVIES AS CHAMBER GUESTS The witches and the goblins will be out this Friday evening, Oct. 31, for the night is Hallowe'en. Already, homemakers are storing up treats for the little ones who will be out for. a "trick or treat." * 4 By carrying out a program featuring entertainment for young folks of all ages, McHenry business men, through the chamber of Commerce, hope that pranks will be confined to* the "trick-treat" variety. For the sixth year, the organization is arranging to have fine films brought from Chicago and shown in the high school auditorium. Children of grade school age will be shown movies at 7 o'clock and the high school students another at 8 o'clock. Films for the little ones will be "Panda's Papa". "Simple Simon," 'Three Little Bruins In A Canoe" and "Be Big." The older students will see "I Love a Band Leader" with Phil Harris and Rochester. Treats will -be given to all as they leave at the end Of tho films. In addition, the committee for the best costumes and at least six prizes to the younger folks. Arrangements for the program have been in the hands of Dick Hester and Jack Thies, co-chairmen; A. P. Preund, Herb Riehansperger, A. J. Wirtz and Gus Freund. Supt. C. H. Duker secured the films for the evening. News About Our Servicemen HE3LBRONN, GERMANY MAJOR PARTIES SEEK FAVOR WITH COUNTRY'S VOTERS; POLLS OPEN FROM 6 AX TO 5 Pit IN LOCAL PRECINCTS' DEDICATION RITE DREW CROWDS TO PAROCHIAL SCHOOL About 130 parishioners' and guests, sixty priests and thirty nuns were present last Sunday afternoon when Bishop John J. Boylan of RockfQjd visited St. Patrick's church to officiate at the blessing of the new school. Ideal weather prevailed that afternoon when, at 4 o'clock, school children lined a pathway as the priests and Bishop marched in procession . from the priest's house to the school, where Bishop Boylan blessed the statue of St. Patrick outside the school ancj later the classrooms. During the blessing of the school. Rev. Fr. Steve Gusik conducted the recitation of the rosary inside the church. The procession then continued into the church, where Bishop Boylan uims. in aaaiuon, ine commuiec in charce has arranged to«^T*ftV#^ bn f dedlcator-v talk- em , ® importance of -hJu*- two prizes to the older students phasizing the impor cation and citing the popularity of parochial schools even in the early days of this country. Present on the altar weie Msgr. Louis Franey, chancellor of the diocese, as master of ceremonies; Fr. Conley of Kansas City, classmate of the pastor, Fr. Coakley, as deacon; and Fr. John Dording of Hartland as sub-deacon. Hold Cooking School Nov, 19 McHenry ladies will be inter- 'ested in Althoff's cooking school, 'Isponsored by the American Legion Anxiliarv whie.h will hp con- Pvt. Norman C. Lobitz, whose wife lives at 208 John st„ McHenry, recently returned to Heilbronn, after taking part in the joint maneuvers with the French and about $500 worth of corn in'Forces. "Exercise Equincx." Prithe field was destroyed. Use Care 'The prolonged dry period throughout this part of the country has resulted in fire losses running into thousands of dollars. In some parts of the nation, forest areas are being closed to hunters in order to lesson the danger of fire and the resultant loss of valuable timber. Starting fires, along fences, where dried leaves and corn husks have accumulated, is a distinct hazard at this time. Statistics reveal that every fifteen minutes «• a farm building burns somewhere in the United States. Farm fires alone cause a loss of $122 million a year. MRS. ANNA NILSON. PIONEER RESIDENT OF BAY IS DEAD Mrs. Anna Nilson, wife of Andrew Nilson, pioneer residents of Regner Road, Pistakee Bay, 'died Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 28, at the Villa Rest Home following a short illness. She was 85 years old. The body was taken to the George Justen & Son funeral home and then to the funeral parlors at 5149 N. Ashland avenue, Chicago, where last rites will be conducted Friday afternoon, with burial yi Rosehill .cemetery. • CAMPING INSTRUCTION Three local adult Girl Scouts, Mrs.* Avis Gans. Mrs. Helen Milent and child. Since this com-1 ler and Mrs. Harold Vance, spent munity is so scattered and most j the weekend of Oct. 25 at Druce parents must furnish transpor-1 Lake camp, where they were intation to any meetings children attend, it would be very simple to arrange meetings where both participate together and then separate parents and children, offering something beneficial and entertaining for each, getting to-, gether again for a social hour before going home. Mr. McNeil suggested this be tried on a small scale at first and in this way adjustments can be made to fit the needs of the community. ' The audience found Mr. McNeil an excellent speaker who was well versed on his subject. The program committee making a special effort structed in an outdoor camping program to help them teach outdoor activities to our Girl Scouts. This camp was directed by Mrs. Bcltz of Waukegan. a professional Gi$ Scout instructor. There were fourteen leaders present. vate Lobitz, serving with the 112th infantry regiment, is finding the training extremely rugged, but he is learning how to take care of himself under those conditions. Before entering the Army in February, 1952, Lobitz worked as a mold maker for American Terra Cotta Corporation. The 112th infantry regiment is a part of the 28th division stationed in Europe with the N.A. T.O. Army. Lobitz's parents, Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Lobitz, alio live at the above address. ;lon Auxiliary, which be con ducted at the Legion Home Wednesday, Nov? 19, at 2 p.m. Experts will be present to inform the men and women on the |best methods to get the most out of their cooking range by demonstrating the proper way to prepare food on top burners, under broiler" and in the oven. Interest in this school is expected to run high and attendance must naturally be limited. For this reason the sponsors encourage the early purchase of tickets. Proceeds will be used for the many worthwhile projects undertaken by the Auxiliary. A variety of appetizing food will be prepared throughout the afternoon so that ladies attending may see the »exact procedures. will not only be interesting and eriHgfitening but beneficial to all who attend. A short business meeting followed the program and refreshis j ments were served at the social thisihour by the fourth and fifth year to present a program that!grade mothers-- WITH THE 25TH INFANTRY DIV. IN KOREA--Pfc. Cyrill F. Jakubka, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jakubka, Island Lake has ample reason for his intense esprit de corps in Korea. He has been serving with the ®0th Field Artillery Battalion, 'which recently completed its 800th consfecutive day in action against the Communists. During that time, it fired more than 30,000,000 pounds of explosives at enemy positions. Jakubka, who entered the Army in October, 1951, is a driver in battery C. He has served in Korea since last May. "Dear Sirs: "I am writing to thank the American Legion and the Plaindealer for sending the paper down here. I like the servicemen's column and sports page the best. "Deep down south..,, here in Dixie it's rather warm in the daytime and cold at night. I have just been transferred to a smoke generator battalion and at present am working in headquarters as a TI & E NCO. "Thanks .again. "Sincerely yours. "JOHN L MERCURE "Ft. McClellan. Ala." Wdrd has been received that Richard C. Bartlett was wounded on Triangle Hill, Korea, on Oct. 16 aiid has been awarded the Purple Heart. At present, he is in Osaka Army hospital, Japan. The extent cf his injuries has not been learned by his wif« who resides in Lilymoor. Nielsen Rites Planned For Friday Afternoon George W. Nielsen. 73, a resident of Lakemoor, died at the Villa Rest Home, Pistakee Bay, Wednesday morning, Oct. 29, after a lingering illness. He was a native of Wisconsin, where he was born Nov. 18, 1878. Survivors include the widow, Louise, and on® daughter. Services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the George Justen & Son funeral home. MINOR ACCIDENT ) A three-car accident reported last week just soj/th of Rt. 176 on Roberts roaySfT cause of the*"rrash having be^jn a dead dog. Involved were the^ cars of Thomas Seidel of Chicago, Donald Armstrong of Rt. 3, McHenry, and Stanley Raven, also of Rt. 3. A state police repori stated that Raven stopped his car when he came upon a dead dog lying in the road and the other Gal's struck his. All were traveling south. No one was injured. POLIO VICTIMS * Nancy Netzel, 15. only child of the Ben Netzels of Woodstock nd a student at St. Mary's high school in that city, is one of the county's most recent polio cases. Earl Hobbs, 13 of that city was stricken last weekend and taken to Sherman hospital. Elgin. The long awaited presidential election becomes a reality next Tuesday, Nov. 4, when thousands of voters throughout the land go to the polls to cast their vote for favorite candidates. Illinois voters have a pFoad tradition to maintain that day.- That tradition is the outstanding record the citizens of the state have established at the polls in the past four presidential elections. While the national turnout ranged from a high of 59.3 per cent to a low of 51.4 per cent, the Illinois turnout ranged from a high of 80.8 per cent to a low of 68.6 per cent. The largest vote ever cast in the county was in 1940, when the total was 22,917. That was tile year Wendell Wilke polled 16,- 480 votes and Franklin D. Roosevelt, 6,170. The next highest year was 1944, when 21,399 votes were cast. There were about 200 less in the last prest* dential year. 1948. The best showing ever made by the Democrats in McHenry county was in 1932. when Herbert Hoover received 9.880 votes against 8.260 for Roosevelt, lite latter's popularity had waned locally four years later when he received 6,893 against 12,031 far Landon. Just last week it was disclosed that 35,214 voters in this county would be eligible to vote this year. McHenry's five precinct* ranking second with 5.694. With the county total 4.000 higher than four years ago, County Clerk Raymond D. Woods looks for \an all time high in votes cast locally. Polls ^ will Im open Tuesday from 6" a.m. to 5 p.m.. with voting taking place in the various precincts. They include Muzzy's store, Ringwood. the city hall and Blake's garage in McHenry, Bildner barber shop at Johnsburg and the Wonder Lake fire at Wonder Lake. Parties Listed Three parties will be listed on the ballot, the Republican, Democratic and Socialist Laber. The major parties list the fo!» lowing: F o r P r e s i d e n t : D w i g h t 9 l Eisenhower (R) and Adlai Stevenson (D). For Vice-President: Richard M. Nixon (R) and John j*. Sparkman (D). For Governor: William G. St rat ton <R) --«.nd Sherwood Dixon (D). ' For Lieutenant Governor: John William Chapman. (R) and Herbert C. Peschen (D). For Secretary of State: Char* les F. Carpentier <R) and Edward J. Barrett (D). ; " For Auditor of Public Accounts: Orville E. Hodge (R) and Benjamin O. Cooper (D). ... For State Treasurer: Elmer J* Hoffman (R) and Fred A. Cain (D). For Attorney General: Latham Castle (R) and Ivan A. Elliott <D). For Trustees of the University of Illinois: Park Livingston, Doris S. Holt and Cushman B. Bissell. (R) and Julien H. Collins. Harold Pogue and Charles E. Bliss <D). For Representative in Congress: Chauncey W. Reed <R> and William E. Hartnett (D) For State Senator: Robert Mie, Clory (R) and Charles C. Lucas < D). --. For Representatives: Harvey Pearson and A. B. - McConnett (R) and Jack Bairstow (D). For" Clerk of the Circuit Courts Lester Edinger (R) and Emil Simon. Jr. (D). V For State's Attorney: Don 4L\ Wicks (R) and Robert Stuebn! (D). For County Coroner: Harry l* Ehorn (R) and Chas. M. Adams (D). Blue Ballot By action of the 67th General Assembly, which convened in January. 1951, four proposals tp amend three articles of the 18Te Constitution will be presented to the voters on a separate blue ballot at the general election oik^ CHEST X-RAYS that day. The mobile chest X-ray unit will visit McHenry on Saturday. Nov. 1. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Bartlett joined the Armed land from 2 to 5 p.m. It will be;adopted' bring about Forces in August of 1951 and located at the City l4all and ser- j sive revision' of Article IX. has been in Korea since May of | vices will be available to all this vear. " adults in the community. 1 fContinued -on Page In the order in. which they «• to appear on the Blue Ballot. 11*4 proposed amendment. I| • PLAN CHILDREN'S HALLOWE'EN . 2L J