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Curious as to their, presence at that particular time, she looked about the church and in the pastor's office In the rear of the building noticed that the polio container had been torn from its standard and was missing, along with the money collected. T P. Mathews of Wonder Lake was installed as president of the McHenry County Realtors association at a meeting held at the Fiesta at Crystal Lake. Carl Larsen of Woodstock was named secretary-treasurer. Ifocal members present wore J&cob Fritz and James Hettermann of Johnsburg and A1 Weiss and Glenn Draper of McHenry. Others attended from Marengo, Crystal Lake, Woodstock and Cary. One of the most pleasant experiences when one is hundreds of miles from home must certainly be a visit from home folks. Just such an experience was enjoyed last week by Miss Dorothy Justen, R.N., In HUo, Hawaii. Miss Justen was visited by the Jo#m J. Kings, summer residents of Emerald Park, who took her out to dinner with them on the occasion of their thirtjMtftfi wedding anniversary. Along with her renewaj of the PlfUndeatar came a welcome note this week fronf Gerry Aevsrman Randall of CoraepoH* W.r "Surely enjoy reading every issue of my home town paper. Keeps me in touch with all my old friends as well M all the local happenings." Seems that city officials had their troubles one evening last week when they visited neighboring cities to view the various local street lighting systems. We have heard rumors of their difficulties but it is for the "city fathers" themselves to explain them in detail. From Lakemoor comes word that the McHenry Bible church is making plans to purchase an acre of the Diedrich farm, north of the village, to build a basement church. Estimated cost is said to be about $6,BOO. The plot of land is a high location at tne end of Willow street. 8peaking of cow* and farming In general, quite a few local residents looked in on "Farm Town U.S.A." last Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed the performance of A. C. "Whitey" Thomson, his daughter, Marita, and son, Gordon, and t*A| of theii fine animals. Mr. and Mrs. Paul \anda and Mrs. Alfred Oeffling accompanied ten members of the high school orchestra to Chicago last week Wednesday night, where they saw the Chicago Symphony orchestra telecast in the WGN studios. Enjoying the music of these skilled musicians were Adele Schmitt, Dorothy Hiller, Janice Oeffling, Ella Jean Buss, Jean and Joan Weber, Bob Weber, Donald Aeverman, Peggy Whiting and Arnold Freund. It was disclosed this week that McHenry county ° has 18 per cent of the milk cows in the state, which is quite a percentage when one considers that there are 102 counties. County residents purchased $202,210 in Series E United States saving's bonds in 1953, according to Harold J. Bacon of Crystal Lake, county chairman. This represents 120.0 per cent of the county's '53 quota. Headquarters for the Ludwig Milk company have been moved from east Elm street to Crystal Lake. These are pleasant eveninrs for the man who bought his wife a TV set and his son an electric train. 10c Per Copy McHenry County's Oldest Practicing Physician Servos Fifty-Four Years McHenry county's oldest practicing physician, Dr. William Hepburn, will observe his eightieth birthday anniversary Saturday, Jan. "30. Although Dr. Hepburn is not able to carry on quite such an active practice as he did in former years, it is still extensive \in that his patients are in the hundreds and range to distant points. This much loved physician was born in 1874 in Wood county, Perrysburg, Ohio, where he spent his childhood. Orphaned at an early age, he was raised Photo by Worwick by an aunt and uncle, who encouraged his desire for study. As a young man, William Hepburn taught for several years in the Britten school in Perrysburg. His biggest ambition, however, was realized when he embarked on medical studies at the well known old Starling Medical college, from which he graduated in 1897. From there he went on to Memphis hospital medical college, from which he graduated two years later. Advanced training was taken at the Illinois Medical college. Dr. Hspbum and the late Dr. tt. J. Dtf completed their stud-, ies at the Memphis college thfe same year. The former began his practice in Ringwood and the latter in Johnsburg. Dr. and Mrs. Hepburn enjoy well earned rests occasionally when they take long and interesting trips throughout the country. After fifty-four years of practice it is no wonder that leisure moments are so very welcome. To each one he has helped during this more than a halt century, that person became not only a patient but also a friend, for his inherent kindness has made him a symbol of the ideal family doctor to all who know him. Even at 80 years his kindly manner and generosity is extended to all who know him. He maintains his interest in -eading medical periodicals, scientific magazines and books of an educational nature, all of wheh keep him abreast of progress in his chosen line. Viewing television proves to be his favorite diversion. Always a religious man, Dr. Hepburn joined the Ringwood Community Methodist church some time ago. News About Our Servicemen Proceeds Of Ice Show For Polio A heartwarming story for local residents was a dream of long standing realized last Saturday evening, Jan. 23, by a number of McHenry children. Since last September and the start of school, these youngsters have been planning for an ice show. After several postponements, some due to extremely cold weather, the small group and their pandits and friends gathered at the Millstream Park skating pond on Saturday for the big event. Of course, it had been decided by the young people well in advance of tjie big event that in keeping with the spirit of the month a free will offering would be donated to the March of Dimes. A total of about $10 was realized and was turned over to Mrs. Ray McGee at the junior high school. Participating in the very colorful skating numbers were Walter Aufrecht, Larry Crick, Barbara Doring, Joyce Eckstein. Kenny Homo, Gail Johnson, Richard Johnson and Karen Kralowetz. There were magic tricks and fancy skating, each accompanied by thrills and spills. All In all, it was a memorable evening for performers and spectators alike and the air rang with applause in the form of car horns. The girls presented the tin soldier act, with Barbara Doring taking the part of the young lad who wound up the tin soldiers. The program was concluded with the hokey pokey dance done to recorded music by the entire group. Taking part in the planning of the program with the above mentioned young people were Karen Olsen, Nancy Fisher, Richard Johnston and Gary Ricker, none Of whom was later able to attend. LODGE SPEAKER 'Dear Editor: "I have taken this opportunity to write to you to exptcss my thanks for the weekly copies of our paper. Especially here in Korea, news from home is greatly appreciated. The paper has been arriving regularly, thus offering a steady flow of interesting news. "Home town news is doubly appreciated when one is away from home and can replace a loss which nothing else can. "Thanking you' and your staff, I remain "Respectfully, "Richard A. Garrelts" BOb McCulla, youngest of the three sons of Mrs. Jean Green serving their country, is now taking his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and upon completion of it will spend a furlough at his home here. HENRY WILLIAMS DDES Henry Williams of Ringwood, a lifetime resident of this area, died at his home Wednesday afternoon after a brief illness. The body is at rest at the Peter M. Justen funeral home. Plants for last rites are not complete as the paper goes to press. REV. J. J. LAFFEY Rt. Rev. J. J. Laffey, Catholic chaplain at the "Child City," Mooseheart, will be guest speaker at the Moose initiation ceremony to be held Sunday, Jan. 31, at 2 o'clock at the lodge hall at 510 Main street, McHenry. All Moose members are extended an invitation to be present to witness the very impressive program and to hear this very fine speaker. The initiation rite will bring to a close the "Family Fraternity" campaign which saw McHenry almost double its quota of new members. Msgr. Laffey, ordained May 18, 1918, and assigned to Mooseheart the following April, is a member of Aurora lodge, No. 400, and Mecca Legion, No. 9, Loyal Order of Moose, and of the Pilgrim degree, the highest in the order, and the Galena council, Knights of Columbus. Frank Brown Ritas Held Thursday Morning Frank A. Brown, 76, died at his home in Spring Grove on Tuesday, Jan. 26, following a brief illness. He Was 9. retired painter and decorator. The only survivor is his wife, Daisy. The body is resting at Che Peter M. Justen funeral home until 9 o'clock this (Thursday) morning, when rites are conducted from St Peter's church. With interment in the church cemetery. The Browns was* residents of Spring Grove for about twelve years. CAR HITS HORSE A state police report lists a car being driven by Arthur Block of Chicago as damaged to the extent of about $200 Sunday when it ran into * hers* shortly before noon. • CROP Collections Begin In County The Christian Rural Overseas Program for collecting corn from McHenry county's farms for overseas relief work is now under way. Within the next week. Rev. J. Elliott Corbett of the Cfmmunity Methodist thurdi will appoint a local cflairmanj. Township chairmen already designated include Gail Harms, Algonquin; Dale Noe, Marengo; Glen Jackson, Seneca; Edgar Kirchoff, Hartland; Quinn Oost, Dunham; Arndt Anderson, Chemung; Lawrence Johnson, Hebron; Rev. H. L Carlson, Richmond- Burton; and Rev. Harold Wilke, Grafton. On Wednesday of this weak Rev. Corbett announced that he had secured the assistance of William Pic tor, local agriculture instructor, whose F.F.A. students will aid in the township drive. These township chairmen are heading groups of farm folks who are calling on their neighbors this week, soliciting contributions of farm products, principally corn, which will be processed and shipped overseas as an act of Christian friendship for the millions of refugees whq are existing on starvation diets. 4-H Clubs Work County 4-H clubs will work with the chairmen in the various townships to pick up contributions on Jan. 30 and take them to centers where the corn will be shelled. In turn, the corn will be trucked to the elevator or railroad siding where a car will be waiting to be loaded. Farmers in townships where there is no chairman may make their contribution of corn or cash by contacting one of the above named men or the Farm Bureau office and arrangements will bo made for stopping at that particular farm. Last year McHenry county was fifth in the state with two car* loads of shelled corn. As in former years, the afhelled corn col* lected this year will be shipped for processing into oil, syrup at corn flour. REV. JOHN HUBBARD SPEAKS TONIGHT TO PARENTS, TEACHERS Male members of thte Community Parent-Teachers group will take charge tonight, Jan. 28, when they carry out the theme of the meeting, "Papas are Parents too." Guest speaker will be Rev. John Hubbard, the father of two children and also a grandfather, who will' speak from his own personal experiences. Rev. Hubbard specialized in the field of Christian education and will stress in his talk the important role that men play in the development of their school age children. He served on the Evanston school board for three years. A new feature of the P.T.A. meetings, to be inaugurated tonight, will be a question period called "You Ask It." On Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium, a meeting will be held for all parents interested in the formation of a study group. This will be divided into various age school groups, each one electing permanent chairmen and decidiqg the time of the meeting!. STATE SENATOR GUEST SPEAKER FOR KIWANIANS V Importance Ol'^. Reapportionment : , Bill Explained Senator Robert McClory was guest speaker last Monday evening as Ladies' Night was observed by the local Kiwanis club. "Che senator entertained the group with numerous stories but' devoted most of his talk to a serious discussion of the work done by the last Illinois Assembly. He explained a number of the more important laws that had been enacted and laid particular stress on the importance of the senatorial districts reapportionment bill. For the first time sfhee 1901, the people of Illinois will be given an opportunity to vote on t the question of reorganizing senatorial districts to conform to the changes in population distribution. The present system he described as Inequitable in that it gives districts with small populations greater representation than that of the thickly populated districts. Senator McClory was accompanied by his wife and the cour pie remained for the entertainment which followed the meeting. The McClorys came as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Claude F. McDermott. Other guests included Lakemoor Police Magistrate Harry Brady, Village Clerk Richard Hyatt and Joseph Gilmore, all of Whom will soon be Kiwanis members. Visit Freepoft President James Althoff announced that there would not be a, regular meeting next Monday aS the entire membership will travel by bus on Wednesday to the Kiwanis club of Freeport for the purpose of delivering the travelling plaque and spending a social evening with Kiwanis members there. He also announced a special meeting of thef-board of directors Rnd the membership committee *» lleld Sunday afternoon at the office of Lt. Govtrno* Joseph X. Waynne. * Guests from McHenry present at Monday's dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Arnold J. Rauen, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. John Neuharth. ALL PREPARATIONS NOW COMPLETED FOB POLIO CAMPAIGN CHICAGO DENTIST JOINS McHENRY'S PROFESSIONAL RANKS Joining McHenry's professional ranks, is Dr. William E. Kohl. Jr., of Chicago, who has opened offices at 128 N. Riverside Drive. Dr. Kohl is a 1953 graduate of the Loyola University School of Dentistry. In addition to his local practice, he will continue serving on the faculty of Loyola's dental school. During World War II, he served with the medical corps. Dr. and Mrs. Kohl will continue to reside in Chicago for a few months until Mrs. Kohl's teaching contract expires, after which they will move to McHenry. In the meantime, he will comjmita between the two cities daily. All preparations have been completed for the extensive Mothers March on Polio, which will be undertaken throughout the community tonight, Jan. 28. A sound truck will make its way through most streets during the late afternoon as a reminder of the evening house to house campaign. Each home should show some special light so that solicitors will be sure that the resident Is desirous of extending a helping hand in contributing to the collections. If any home is not visited, the owner is asked to call 816. As each section is completed, workers will report with their collections to the Legion Home, headquarters for the campaign. It is expected that for the most part the drive will be completed in the one day, with the business sections contacted in the morning. If anyone is away from home during the time the campaign is in progress, he or she may send in their donation to James Larkin; polio treasurer, McHenry State Bank. John Thennes, who is one of the polio campaign chairmen for the Riverside Drive business district, began his portion of the drive in advance of Thursday and first reports were that the response was even njore encouraging than a year ago. Four polio victims of other years, Mrs. Dolores Blake, Mrs. Mildred Miller, Mrs. Dorothy Weichmann and Mrs. Doris Schiller, have offered their services by accepting volunteers' donations at the city hall at the completion of their evening's work. Polio is the only epidemic disease which is still on the increase in America. In 1953 more than\35,0(M) children and adults were Wflioted. Four out of five of these ^needed help from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The IMA ...arch of x^tmes poster child is fair-haired, blueeyed Debby Dains of Gooding, Ida., the 4-year-old son of the Ervin Dains. He was stricken with pollO fn 1949, VTtotn he was only 4 months old, and has been at home with his Jive brothers and sisters for only about eight Aonths. The March of Dimes has provided more than $15,000 in hospitalization, mechanical appliances and physical therapy for Debby. LARGE CROWD SAW JACK BUCKIE MADE CHAMBER PRESIDENT A lirge number of members of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce and their guests gathered in the high school cafe- Many Contests Loom In April Primary With Filing Doadlino With the deadline for filing for the April 13 primary reached on Monday, it was disclosed that a number of contests are taking, form. There will be a three-way fight for the nomination for sheriff on the Republican ticket. Seeking the post are Harry Herendeen of Crystal Lake, present chief deputy sheriff and the first to file; Harold A. Vogel of Greenwood and Arthur Persson of Woodstock. Two candidates seek nomination as county dot for the G.O.P. and one Democrat. Raymond D. Woods seeks re-eJection and Frank Schroeder of Wonder Lake is also listed on the same ticket. The Democratic candidate Is Floyd Freund of Woodstock. For treasurer, Vernon Kays, Ray Dusenberry of Marengo and Stanley Cornue are G.O.P. candidates. Arthur Rauchenecker of Fox River Grove seeks the Democratic nomination. Two are in the race for county judge on the Republican ticket, Henry L Cowlin of Crystal Lake, who is seeking reelection, and Theodore L. Hamer of Woodstock. The only county official unopposed is Richard L. Tazewell a Republican of Harvard, whb again seeks the post of superintendent of schools. More Contests Contests are also evident in committeemen posts. In McHenry 5, Charles Bergdahl, Sam Yokley, Edward Doutlich, Jack McCafferty and Anthony Grosso have filed on the G.O.P. side. In McHenry 8, Steven Duttko and C. L. Paetow will oppose each other, while in McHenry 9, Arthur Kurbyun, Claude McDermott and Thomas F. Budil have filed. Other Republicans who have filed aire the following: Paul J. Struck, 1; Charles J. Miller, 2; Melvin Walsh, 3; Joe Frett, 4; Nick Adams, •; and Arthur Blckler, 7. Two Democratic coifiVnitteemen contests were evident at the deadline for filing, one of them in this community. It is in McHenry 9, where Harry Brady and Walter O'Brien have filed. Other Democratic filings arc these: Stanley Hunt,, 1; Lester Bacon, 2; Larry Huck, 3; Fred Huffmaster, 4; Elmer Murphy, 5; Steven Koenig, 6; and J. W. Raycraft, 7. In the April primary this year there will be voting in fifty-four precincts, largest number in the history of the county. JACK BUCKIE teria last Monday evening to enjoy a tasty ham dinner and a most enjoyable program. Jack Buckie, newly elected president of the organization, was installed during the evening, along with other new officers, and demonstrated ease in the manner in which he addressed a large group. The Chlcagoans, widely known men's vocal quartet, proved one of the most enthusiastically received entertainment groups ever to visit this community. MKE FREUNDS TO OBSERVE GOIDEN WEMHHG ANMVERSARY AT FAMILY REUNION AND OPEN HOUSE JAM. 30 -W PUBLIC VOTES ON BOND ISSUE FOR K: ^ NEW FIRE HOUSE The McHenry Township Fire Protection District is taking a necessary and progressive step by presenting to the voters on Feb. 13 an oportunity to approve a bond issue that will provide funds for a new, modem fire house. While the district has owned a desirable site, a lot west of the George Worts filling station, for some time, the commissioners have been conservative and chose to wait for the proper time to approve building plans. A careful survey, before purchasing a site, brought out many advantages of the location chosen. For one thing, it won't be necessary to start uphill when leaving the station. The need of a new fire house has been acknowledged for some time and the continued growth of the community leaves no question as to the need of modern equipment for the protection of lives and property. Many favorable expressions would indicate that the local fire district has progressed under veTy able management of its commissioners. The fire department has long been recognized as an alert, well-manned group which has gained great respect for its efforts and accomplishments. The present board of commissioners is headed by President Anton M. Schmitt, who has sei ved faithfully since the organization of the district. Augustine M. Freund, secretary and treasurer, served with distinction a« fire chief for many years before being chosen as a member' the board. Chancey Harrison, with a fine reputation and background in civic interests, serves as trustee. Harold Hobbs. fire chief, heads a fine department that has demonstrated ability a«id willingness to rosiest th* community. Unselfishly, tSe department hopes for continued improvement In equipment with proper housing facilities. £t-- C Mr. and .Mrs. Mike Freund of Richmond Road, lifelong residents oif the McHenry community, are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary on Saturday, Jan. 30, when their relar tives Stad a hostxjf friends will call to extend congratulations. Mike and Mary Freund were married on Jan." 27. 1904, at St. Photo by Warwick WE OFFER YOU CONGRATULATIONS This week the congratulations of her many friends go to Mrs. Michael Knox of Terra Cotta, who was 85 years old last Thursday, Jan. 21. Mrs. Knox resides about four miles south of McHenry with a daughter, Florence, who teaches school in Crystal Lake. This highly respected and admired octogenarian was born in the McHenry community, where she has always made her home. She is one of the oldest and most faithful members of St. Patrick's Catholic church and also belongs to the Altar and Rosary sodality and to the local W.C.O.F. Mrs. Knox has not been in the best of health of late but even though this has prevented her from attending Mass and visiting friends, she enjoys very much having them call on her. On the occasion of her birthday, several friends and members of her family stopped to offer theii best wishes. Mrs. Knox has seven living children, twenty-one grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The children are Harold and Vernon Knox, Mrs. Marie Schepers and Mrs. Mabel Wyman of Crystal Lake, Edward of Ohio, Mrs. Frances Green of Woodstock and Florence at home. CHORAL DEADLINE The fifty-two members of the McHenry Choral club, now in rehearsals for the annual spring program to be given the middle of May, have voted to establish Feb. 1 as deadline date for membership. . /* The singers will travel to Europe' in song, selecting numbers familiar to such countries as England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Italy, Holland, Denmark and Germany. Anyone who wishes to join the club and take part in ills spring program is welcome. JOHN M. PITZEN LAID TO REST ON rUESDAY MORNING John M. Pitzen, «4, game warden in this district for many years, died at his home last Saturday evening, Jan.,,v23, following a long period of failing health. The deceased was born May 25, 1889, at Pistakee - Bay and spent his entire lifetime there and at Johnsburg. More than twenty years ago he joined the state conservation department after having successfully carried on work as a contractor in his younger days. In line with his employment of later years, his favorite hobbies were hunting and fishing. Mr. Pitzen was a member of St. John's church, the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Holy Name society. Surviving are the widow, Helen John the Baptist church, Johnsburg, with Rev. Fr. H. Mehring officiating. That spring they started fanning on the Ben Sherman farm on Sherman's hill, west of McHenry, where they remained for four years, when they went onto the Martin May farm on German Prairie. Five years later, in 1917, the Freunds purchased their own farm, where they remained until their retirement in 1941, after :hich they moved into McHenry and to their present home at 106 Richmond Road. Both of the celebrants are i» excellent health and are looking forward to the day of their annivarsary observance. A Mass of Tfcaatuctvttl^ will bo read at MW> o'«lQC* in the morniMr THenr ^m «r- fc re«?>tki«i » o'clock, with supper to be served, at St. Mary's hall and at 7 o'clock open house will be held for their family t and many friends. Couple Active Mrs. Freund takes pride hi caring for her large home an# looking to the needs of her roomers whom she has welcomed into her home since moving into McHenry. She also finds time for participation in the activities of the Christian Mothers society and to spend frequent evenings playing cards with her club. Mr. Freund is possessed. like his wife, with a friendly manner which has won for him many friends. He has no particular hobby but enjoys the frequent visits of his large family and many acquaintances. He is a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Holy Name society. The Freunds have seven living children, Mrs. George (Esther) Wagner, Mrs. Harold (Rena) Miller a^nd Harvey Freund. all of Chicago. Mrs. George (Oliva) Hiller of Johnsburg. Arnold Freund of West Chicago, Elmer Freund of Des Plaines and Mrs. Albert (Mildred) Garrett of Fairhaven, Mass. Mr. Freund has one brother, Peter Freund, Jr., who celebrated his golden wedding anniversary four years ago, and a sister, Mrs. Math Freund of Solon Mills, who was married in a double wedding with the Mike Freunds in '04. Mrs. Freund's brothers and sisters are Pete, Ben. Mrs. Theresa Nelss, Mrs. Kathryn Schaefer of Des Plaines and Mrs. Christine Thelen. • •: LOCAL AlCCIDBNT A truck driven by Wayne Ohlic of Waulcegan was reported to have skidded Into a ditch following a collision with an auto iriven by Paul Pastor of McHenry on Rt. 120. a half mile east of the city, on icy pavement last week Wednesday. The Pastor auto was making a left turn and the Ohlic car skidded and hit it when the driver applied the brakes. Michels Pitzen. to whom he was married Jan 22. 1913: two brothers, Nicholas and Lewis, both of Pistakee Bay. and three sisters. Mrs. Rose VanGUlis. Mr^ Kathryn Schreiner and Mrs. Clara Adams, all of McHenry. The body rested at the George Justen & Son funeral home until Tuesday morning, when services were conducted from St. John's church, with kwivt.ip the dprefe cemetery, -Is