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At the Plaindealer, For treasons other than those which cause perplexities in othfr such establishments, the situation fails to improve. Little more than a year ago, III spite of the fact that the staff was comparatively small, confusion arose when two em- „ „ , ployees answered to the name Rogers the nurse; Miss ••Helen?', two more when "Bill" Pulion- Phys.'«^ thenpist; Mis. CCCC CAMP HOW M NMTH YEAR AT RIVBtDALE 10c Per Copy Fifty-Six Victims .• > Of Cerebral Palsy Benefit By Project In the beautiful surroundings of Riverdale subdivision, north of Johnsburg, the CCCC camp opened its new season last week. The initials stand for Chicago Club for Crippled Children ard as the name iniplie3. the camp specializes in the care of those less fortunate -youngsters to whom life has not been • most kind. Attending the camp for specified periods are thos3 who have been ^ afflicVd with cerebral palsy and are recommended hy doctors and hospitals as children who will benefit mo3t from the treatment tod reoreat'on offered. Camp j director is Mrs. Mary Sharkey Lon^o She is assisted by other st.a'f members who have returned for the '53 season: was called out and still another duplication of answers when •otneofie wanted "George." , ,|f fhingg were confusing1- then, they are much worse now. The original "Bills" remain and to them has been added another, §lu» one "Will." f A3*" though that were- not enough, there is one "Lonnie", one "Ronnie", and two ladies answering a tl»a^ iuutte'v^ "Marie." ' # , An ordinary day passes rather Uneventfully but the deadline TUgh hourg are something else, with everyone answering to everyone else's name. It has reached the point wnere an "Aloysius" or a "Christopher" has a good chance of Joining the staff even though his knowledge of newspaper work might r.ot be all that is wished for. . The kids on Center street atele the lead on the American Legion this year when they held their own carnival, complete with rides, fish pond, contests at all kinds, etc., last week "'tJenter street is filled with little folks, but even so, they became lonesome when one of their group of more than twenty was hospitalized for bone surgery. In their sympathy for their unfortunate playmate, Dennis Welter, 9, the idea of the carnival was born. -- BogdA and Mrs. Hans, cooks; Mrs. ' Knitter, the housekeeper; and the dormitory mothers, Mrs. Crinnlon aiul Mi3s Winter, as well as Nancy Boemel, the counselor, and Bess Gouzeas. physical education teacher. The camp, now in its ninth season, offers services to fiftysix afflicted children in- the two camp periods which extend from June 29 to Aug. 21. The first period ends July 27 and the «ame day another group of children arrives to take advantage of the therapy and recreation program. Non-Sectarian The camp is a non-sectarian, charitable enterprise o\yned and operated by the Chicago Club for Crippled Children since 1947. Mrs. Longo is now in tier eighth year as director «f camp activities. Mrs;---Harry - -Mamtelsta m is founder of Lfte camp and chairm& n of the buurd. Others instrumental in the undertaking include Mrs. J. S. Grove, president; Mrs. Samuel Lerner, camp chairman; and Mrs. Jeannette Warren, assistant chairman. Later in the summc, as in past years, a large party will be held, at whu-h time officials instrumental in the progress of! the camp will be present to see' the project in operation. One, especially, has Mdeared he-solfl to both the children and the; stafi' through her untiring work! for many years in promoting*' the treatment and recreation | program for cerebral palsy vic- LOCAL MUSICIANS FEATURED GUESTS ON BAND PROGRAM Two' McHenry musicians will be featured soloists on the program to be presented by the city band on the high school grounds this (Thursday) evening at 8 p.m. The first will be Warren Jones, who has become . well known throughout the Chicagoland area, where his fine tenor voice has • enhanced programs regularly. The second will be Otto Pyritz, whose accordion I and b^ass vocal solos have made j him sought after for guest .appearances in this' vicinity for a number of years. The entire program for thts evening will be as follows:' "The Star Spangled Banner" March, "The Billboard" -- Klohr Waltz, "Songs of the Island -- King Overture, "Grandiose" -- De- Lam ate r .------- • Popular Number, "Slow Poke" -- air. by Yoder Vocal Solos, r Tenor, Warren Jones * Accompaniment, Mrs. Charles Goodell A. "I Hear You Calling Me" -- Marshall B. "The Open Road"--Stickles March, "El Caballero" -- Olivadoti v Waltz, "Beautiful Ohio" -- arr. by Briegel , Overture, "The Elves"--Kiefer Piano Accordion Solos, --Otto Pyritz ^Selection, "American Patrol" -- Meacham Popular Number, "That Doggie in the Window" --Merrill "Barbara Polka" --Kovarik Popular Number, "Anniversary Song" -- Jolson & Chaplin March, "Gay Vienna" -arranged by Buchtel Finale, "God Bless America"' -- Berlin. Queen Contest Entry ifNIli Photo by Worwick ^ DEE WAGNER 1 Latest entry in the Marine Day queen contest is Dee Wagner, 20, whose name was filed with Mrs. Mary Kauss, content chairman, last week. I Miss Wagner and other contestants gathered in the home of Mrs. Kauss last Tuesday evening to be informed concerning the highlights of the trip which the queen will take is guest of the Chamber of Commerce. During the evening they also heard, an interesting talk by Coach Clifton Pulton of the high school faculty on the importance of sportsmanship. HOLIDAY WEEKEND PASSES WITHOUT LOCAL ACCIDENTS In spite of extremely heavy traffic through McHenry over the holiday weekend and crowds gathering at beaches to escape the heat, the community's holiday celebration was without accidents. Throughout the entire state, at least ten persons were killed in traffic mishaps and five drownings were reported. The only excitement in this vicinity concerned James Hughes, who called local police to make a complaint regarding two Chicagoanij who were driving over his property near the dam. When he told them to get off the land, they were reported to have threatened the McHenry man with guns. By the time police arrived on the scene, the offenders had driven away. tims. She is Mrs. Manaelstam, When proceeds WtN counted whose interest never wavers in PETER H. FREUNDS LEFT THURSDAY Oil EUROPEAN TRIP Mr. and Mrs. 'Peter H. FWlmd, accompanied by her brother and wife, the R. Carl Freunds of Cincinnati, Ohio, left McHenry last Thursday for New Yarlt msd the following day boaftfuft for a conducted tour of Europe. The two couples made the trip East by plane and are now traveling on one of the smaller ships making regular trips between the United States and Europe. There will be a stop-over in Portugal before they arrive at Naples, Italy, to begin their tour of most of the European countties. Their ship is due to dock in New Yorit on the return trip Aug. 24. County Fair To Held Aug. 22-2S | Plans go forwnrd for the lftfi!) McHenry . county junior fair, which will b# held this year fen Aug;- 22, 23, 24 and 25. The annual event will begin on Saturday with the district 6 F. F. A. show. Also tha.. day there will be harness races and a complete rodeo performance. Sunday will be th? day {«r horpe lovers, with a horse in-'the-morning, races duri/t afternoon anJ the rodeo again in the evening. Monday will be 4-H club day, at crijich time the county 4-H jNff Wttl be held. The girls will have ih< ir annual stylo review in the evefrng. followed by a horse pulling contest" wlMch will conclude the evening's "festivities. The big junior «pon <^ass livestock show will be a feature of Tuesday's fair activities. Since the county fair was revived a few years ago, after an absence of almost twenty-five years, each event • has proved bigger and more successful than the previous one. News About Our Servicemen REESE Ala FORCE EASE. TEXAS---Aviation Cadet John K. Thies, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack C. Thies, McHenry, now is a student in the USAF basic pilot school (Multi-Engine) at this base. A/C Thies entered the Air Force in March, 1952. He came to Heese nom Goo J fellow AFB. Texas, where he completed the primary phase of the pilot training course. At tteese lie will 'earn to fly the North American T-28 and the famous TB-25 Mitchell bomber and nex*. November, upon successful completion of the courae; will be commissioned a second lieutenant in the* Air Force Reserve and will receive the silver wings of an Air Force pilot. The cadct was graduated from McHenry high school in June, 1980. Ife attended the College of St. Thomas at St. Paul. Minn, and Marquette University *>t llwaukee., ,.. at the end of the one-day event, a total of $1.97 had been realized and with great care the pennies and nickels were placed in a huge box and carefully wrapped with bright paper and • huge ribbon. ; "t'heir charity was not to go unrewarded, however, for the day after Dennis' return from the hospital the entire neighborhood was treated to a party at the Welter home. these unfortunate youngsters even though -she has retired from active work in confection with camp activities.' AT,AIR FORCE BASE Rave tfcose of you who found yourselves exhausted at the close of the long holiday weekend stopped to think just how tired our policemen must--base been on Sunday night? McHenry's record or no accidents in spite of huge crowds is surely due, at least in part, to the efficient conducting of traffic by local officers. WE OFFER YOU CONGRATULATIONS iMillis REVIEW HAPPENINGS IN CITY COUNCIL ACTIVITIES DURING BUSY SEASON IN McHENRY From Germany comes a letter from Cpl. Paul Glauser: "I have been receiving the McHenry Plaindealer lor quite some time and I want to express my deepest appreciation and thanks to those of you who make this possible. "I am stationed in the city of Nurnberg, Germany. As I acquired a radio operating M.O.S. several months ago, > I am a radio operator for my company now. The country here is very beautiful this time of year. However, i much prefer the good old U.S.A. to any place. "Once again I want t<i say thanks. It's always pieisant relaxation to read of news back home. "Sincerely yours, M "CPL. PAUL E. GLAU- "••6ER" "'T;YXr,. Eugene Freund Home From Korea Eugene Freund, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Freund of West McHenry, came home to hear tl\e bombs explode oyer Mc- H^iry on the night of July 4, but no one was happier than the young serviceman that they were in the cause of celebration. Eugene had been serving in Korea for the past year and was mighty happy to go aboard the Navy transport, Gen. M. M. Patrick, for the return trip a short time ago. He wj,s. pne of 1,266 service people returning from the Far East. The ship arrived in Seattle, Wash., on Friday and the next d6y found Eugene in McHenry. After thirty days he will report to Wolters Air Force base in Texas, where his stay will be of undetermined length. In answer to questions as to how near the front he came, Eugene replies that fhe "went there "only for visiting purposes." No amount of probing enlightens .one further for Eugene insists this was his closest contact with the enemy. He adds that when he was permitted to go northward to visit a, buddy there mi little action in progress. PUBLIC INVITED TO JUDGING OF MARINE DAY QUEEN ON JULY 14; "DREAM TRIP" AWAITS WINNER : Th e her court Marine Day queen, of • honor and other contestants, as well as the several hundred persons who are expected to witness the judging ceremony next Tuesday evening. July 14, will not man forget the colorful program. ' > . ; ' Beginning at 8 p.m., the twenty-six contestants will make presented to- the queen will be a conducted Berry tour to New York for eight days. The itinera ary is one which most girls only dream of and will provide days filled with activity for the lucky winner. . The girl and a companion wQI take the trip as guests of the Chamber of Commerce, starting Death Claims Former Publisher Employees of the Plaindealer joined friends from throughout MfcHenry county in mourning the death of Mrs. Lucy Renich, 77, on Fridsy, July 3, at Harvard Memorial hospital. She had been active in the social and civic life of Woodstock for many years and was publisher of both the Woodstock and McHenry papers after the death of her husband. Mr. Renich had been owner of the Sentinel for many years and in 1925 purchased the Plaindealer. >It was after his passing in 1947 that his widow took over his responsibilities with BOW ' papers. She subsequently sold both. Lucy Hennings was born ttt Palatine but had resided in Woodstock after her marriage to Charles F, Renich on Nov. 14, 1894. In }944 the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a gathering for their family and host of friends. In earlier years, she served as an employee of the Woodstock post office, and for nine years was postmistress. She 'was a HARRY L. HALL ROBERT F. HrR their way across the huge high school gymnasium floor and onto the stage attired "in formats. They will make three trips across the hall before they are rated on the point system by seven prominent judges. A personal interview will be the next scheduled part of the program and While each girl is conversing with the judges, a comedy skit on "The Martins and the Coys" will be presented by members of the McHenry Choral club. The last af»^>earance before the queen is chosen will be in bathing suits,'"<rrt#r which each judge will add up his or" h&r score and the total of the seven will determine the winner. Each judge will score independently of the others. vJonn Loose, former president of the Chamber of Commerce, will act as master of ceremonies for the program and will place the crown on the queen's head after her selection. Floyd Covalt, 1953 president of the organiza- Congratulations are extended this week to Mrs. Hiram G. Hinman, mother of Mrs. Henry Ekeroth, who celebrated her eighty-fifth birthday anniversary on Wednesday, July 8. Mrs. Hinman has resided with her daughter, Mrs. Ekeroth,, on Richmond Road for the past five yearg. The event was celebrated quietly, but messages from her •ix children, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, scattered throughout the country, madi the day a pleasant one. HIGH IN SCHOLARSHIP It has bean^ announced thq£ 130 Trinity college students were cited for high scholarships by Dean Arthur H. Hughes, who released the honor list for the semester which clo»<M in June- Jacque V; Hopkins »is one of fourteen Illinol* students named Ml the Ml ~ r v. JOHN LAWRENCE A/3c John R. Lawrence, 19, son of Mr. "and Mrs. Fred' Lawrence of 610 Green street, | M c H e n r y , h a s e n t e r e d t h e a i r -i plane and engine mechanic's school at Sheppard. Air l orce; base, the home of, the largest technical s 'hooi of this type in the world. ' During his speo'a t-aining as a student at Sheppard he will revive intensive training designed to provide him with the thorough knowledge and basic skills required in servicing, inspecting and maintaining aircraft currently used by the United States Air Force. Upon graduation he will be ' awarded the rating of airplane and engine mechanic. Airman Lawrence entered the Air Force on Jan. 2i, 1953. CRASH VICTIM * "A Huntley man, Morris Hall, was seriously injured in an auto crash which occurred hear Harvard over the holiday- weekend. As the result of injuries sustained in the collision, it was necessary to amputate his arm at the Harvard fcospitift> . The purpose of this little story is to review and catch up on activities of our city council in the administrations of various departments of our fast-growing community. A recent annual audit report by the firm of J. W. North and Co. revealed that the city had concluded the past fiscal year in a.healthy, if not robust, financial condition. After all bills were paid, the city had a balance of $1,123.07 in the general fund. This might be considered playing close to the line, but encouragement was offered in the fact that many cities found it necessary to resort to anticipation warrants in order to meet their obligations. In mentioning a fast-growing community, one substantiates the statement through a check on building permits issued during the month of June. Eleven permits were issued for various classes of construction, with a total estimated ~ valuation of $170,000.00. Street maintenance remains one of the most important Issues. A recent ordinance; covers the problem in new subdivisions. Street construction,. water and sewer installations and drainage are requirements in the approval of new plats. Conditions in subdivisions started before the adoption of the new ordinance present problems that are being met step by step. One group of property owners on Park Street, north of Washington, have shared the cost of covering their road #nd the expense was not found excessive In comparisons to the benefits derived. r Street Slirvey In company with City Engineer V. H. Kasser, the street and alley committee made a survey of streets Monday evening previous to the regular council meeting. - At a special meeting last week the council received bids on a new police car, purchasing a new Ford car which will soon be in operation. Mayor Freund and Chief Aim also reported attendance at a meeting of officials throughout the county for the purpose of discussing a twoway police radio installation. The City of McHenry qualifies for federal assistance in this plan by reason of ha^ng its civilian defense prograiVi set up and approved. A special effort has been put forth in the improvement of the new beach on Fox River. Many loads of sand have been hauled in by city employees and new drainage installation completed. Further evidence of the desire to provide recreation is seen in improvements made at the athletic field. Improved appearance and added facilities are a part of the program. Action toward the construction of a new bridge near the Edgebrook school has been withheld pending application made to the county through City Attorney John E. Looze for financial assistance as outlined in the statutes. An answer from the county board at their meeting next Tuesday is anxiously awaited. s Street Lights The long-discussed s t re e t lighting program appears to be crystalizing. With the drive for individual donations completed this week, the city engineer was instructed to prepare plans and estimates that the question may be presented to the voters of the city. A bond issue, supplemented by the fund raised by the Chamber of Commerce, will be necessary to give McHenry modern street lights. •• The above report at least hits the high spots in activities of ocv citjr council. Back in the combat area aboard the destroyer USS Taussig in the Far East is Richard; F. Duncan, seaman, USN. son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duncan of Rotite 3, McHenry. The crew of the Taussig recently enjoyed a three-day rest and recreation period in Hong Kong. They had an opportunity to visit the famed Tiger Baum Gardens, Repulse 6ay, Lido Beach and many other places of interest. --- Richard Osterby, who has been stationed at Camp Roberts, Calif., has been home on leave prior to leaving for service in Europe. He stopped in the Plaindealer office Monday afternoon to say thanks to them .and to the Legion tor sending him the paper weekly. Harry Mueller arrived home last week* from Europe, where he had been stationed with the Army for nbout a yjar and i half. He resumed his former work with Schroeder Iron Works on Monday. Harry's younger brother, Walter, remains in England with the Air Corps. Having signed up for a four-year period, he is not expected to return to th-T State? for another year. Walter became J engaged to an English girl some time ago, and although the family has not heard from him, he was to have been married in June.- tion, will then present the formember Of the Woman's Relief ( tunate girl with a bouquet of cprgftv^d for several years acted roses. Her couTt of honor, which will include two girls, will also' be introduced. As a conclusion to the program, a representative of the Sabie modeling school Will present a certificate to the queen which will entitle her to take a complete modeling course. Five of the prominent judges were announced on Tuesday of this week. They include Kay Ashton Stevens, critic for the rferald American and star of her own television program, and Mrs. Jean Youle of Wheaton, wife of the popular weatherman. Clint Youle, and well known herself for her frequent TV appearances. . Male Judge* Three men have been named. They include Harry L. Hall, president of the Press Photographers association and a member of the Associated Press: Chet Roble, well known pianist -- and television star currently as treasurer of the state organi- J playing at the Well of the Sea zation. She was active in the and Porterhouse room of the worK of the Sorosis society of j Sherman hotel; and Robert F. the Presbyterian church and: Hin leigh, chief news commentawas a charter member of the tor for WGN-TV. Eastern Star, which she served The Chamber of Commerce as one <|f the first worthy matrons. and Mrs. Mary Kauss. queen contest chairman, • hope that A keen mind, a genial per-1 their title holder for 1953 will sonality and the ability to adjust| be representative of the alleasily to the circumstances of' American type, combining beauthe moment were largely re- j ty, wholesomeness, charm and sponsible for her successes in i personality. many lines. Her thoroughness Th® public is urged to be presand leadership as postmistress | to see tjie queen ^elected and and publisher gave way to sym- j to view, at close range, the well pathetic understanding in her known judges who will make the choice of queen. Most important of the pirises onfirm More Out Of Marine Corporal Richard H. Ekeroth, who graduated , from the Marine electronic school on June 23 .as a radar repairman, has returned to his McHenry home for a brief visit. He returned in time to help his grandmother, Mrs. H. G. Hinman, celebrate her eightyfifth birthday anniversary. At the expiration of his leave, he will return to the Marine Air Wing at El Toro, Calif., where he will put to use the knowledge gained M school; role as wife of a business leader and in her capacity for social and humanitarian work. It was the combination o these many traits which made •*•««»« D».J. Lucy Renich an outstanding iown Parade Entries person and one of the county's most respected and best loved women. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs, Florence Mathias, of Nashville, Tenn., four grandchildren. Patty Mathias of Oak Ridge. Tenn., Charles of Birmingham, Ala., Tom and Marjorie of Nashany Sunday after Mariftfe Dmf from Chicago and arriving at Niagara Falls. New York, the next evening. That night will b« spent at the Hotel Astor before starting Tuesday on a sightsee* ing trip to Upper and Lotifer New York, a cruise around Man* hattan Island and enjoying a dinner and floor show at the glamorous Latin Quarter. Hit Show | Wednesday will find the qfatiNfc touring N.B.C. radio and station in the morning. Later fta the day they will have resfrvid seats for the hit show of the Mawn, "Wonderful Town,~ starring Rosalind Russell. On Thursday, the two WUt spend a free day in York until evening, when they will visit the famed Radio CSty Music Hall and se*> the RoCkettes. The followicjF day they leave New York for Philadelphia, motor to Atlantic City for a brief visit before going to Washington to spend the night at the new Hotel Statler. Saturday will be spent in sightseeing trip to AlexiuMi Arlington, Mt Vernon and thi interior of public buildings including the White House. The train arrives back in Chicago early Sunday morning. * With thoughts of - the wonderful trip always uppermost In the mind of the queen after neaet Tuesday, the fortunate miss miist first attend to the many duties which accompany her new rotf as title holder. Her first appearance will be on the Norm Barry show on Sunday. July 19. On the twenty-eighth, she appear on WKRS, Waukegan. Other Shows Other tentatively scheduled shows include an appearance on "Your Figure Ladies" TV show from 9 to 9:30 on July 21. another on the "Billy Leach" show on TV from noon to 12:25; and > third on the "Beulah Harney** radio show from 4 to 4:30 pjn. More than 100 friends and relatives of the queen and her court will attend the Courtesy Hour show on Friday, July 31 when Jim Moran will interview the gir^s. The queen will alsd appear ' on a New fork radio program. * With the excitement which at* tends the selection of McHenry*® newest queen, there is little doubt that any bit of news short o'f spectacular will steal th* headlines from Marine Day adi tivities for the next month. McHenry residents will hav* an opportunity to see the cons testants for queen when thejf parade through all the mai# streets of the city next Sund July 12. beginning at the dt park at noon. .€, In. addition to the confirmation of the Shrine:* band and Oscar Meyer Giant Wienermobile, the parade committee for Marine Day has also beeni as- River Saddle association of Elville. A fifth grandchild, Robert j gin. ----' -••• - Mathias, died about a year ago. | Another attraction from Last rites were conductedamong visiting entries will be Monday afternoon from the a ftl'ouP baton twirlers under HORTICULTURIST ^ f WINS TOP HONOI& I FOR PEONY BLOOM " f In the fifth district regional show of the American Peonf society, held at Mitchell park conservatory, Milwaukee, Wis., , ^ recently. Robert Thompson rated sured of the appearance of a. nrst ^ outstanding award, for group representing the Fox his bloom. "Solange/' which Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock, with Rev. G. C. Urch officiating. Interment was in Oakland maus- s-/Vrv^iV--'-"" "-• ' i >' i • . . . . . . qhosen for the court of honor* In addition, he received a thirti place award for his original peony. "Victory," which he 4a- . . . . . . . , , i v e l o p e d s e v e r a l y e a r s a g o a l t a r direction of Nancy Nelson of . . Woodstock. This group appeared, con*ld«r*ble time and wor*. t last year and attracted the ad-1 *nd Mrs. ThompMl and miring glances of all, fortunate|Kiss Maud Granger tt* f enougfc t^ visdr Xha parade. > • - * -