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Plaindealer "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Vol 80 -- No. 1 McHENRY. ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1954 ! Musin* | and . j Meanderin* 4 1 - ' \ The Plaindealer .starts its dghtieth year with this issue pi the paper. SEVENTY REC0VED FIRST HOLY COHMIMIOH AT ST HARTS CHURCH; RT. REV. MSGR. NIX ADMINISTERED RITE There is nothing more interesting than looking through the files of the last eight decades #ttd noting the progress which .AM taken place. : < 10c Per Copy None of us old enough today tO appreciate the importance of their early history has much chance of being alive to make Bote of the next eighty years of progress. However, if the type of people who have managed to find their way into McHenry in the past continue to settle here, we are assured of an even greater period of progress to look back on in 2034. According to statistics released by the state of Illinois Highway department, a comparison of accident totals for 1953 and 1952 are given. . In McHenry county, the figure M»e from 830 to 864 within a year, while the number of persons killed jumped from 24 to 34. A total of 576 persons were injured in 1952 compared to 590 In 1953. H. A. Van Dyke of Rt. 2, McHenry, is among a number of employees of the Chicago & North Western railway system soon to pass significant mileposts in their railroad career, completing years of service ranging from sixty to twenty-five. Mr. Van Dyfce has completed iiMrty years of.^ervice as yardmaster. Waukegan street is a bit torn up this week but it is all in the line of progress in our city. Public Service is installing a guo line, in that «ectio-r Representing breeders of Holstein cattle throughout Illinois at the 69th annual conventloh of the association in Grand Rapids, Mich., May 21 to June 3, will be A. C. "Whitey" Thomson of McHenry, one of eight members elected. In the final standing of Illinois counties in savings bonds purchases fropi Jan. 1 to March 31, 1954, McHenry attained 28.2 per cent of its quota. Slated to be presented May 13, 14 and 15 at Ripon college, Wis., is the annual Ver-Adest musical show, in which Valerie Cappell of Rt. 3, McHenry, 1953 Marine Day queen, will have a part. Keith Lowrey, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lowrey, was awarded the Coe college air force reserve officers training corps Meritorius service ribbon at the school's annual federal inspection and military review on May 3. Lowrey, a junior student at Cedar Rapids, la., college, was cited for "exemplary conduct and marked attention to performance of military duty." He is a Cadet First Lieutenant in the AFROTC. He was also recently chosen a candidate by his social fraternity Phi Kappa Tau to vie for the student council presidency for 1954-55. On Sunday, May 9, St. Mary's church was the scene of a beautiful and impressive ceremony as a very large group of children received their First Holy Communion. Rt Rev. Msgr. C. S. Nix gave an encouraging talk to the little ones, and the memory of this day will never be forgotten by amy of the First- Communicants. Msgr. Nix also extended his congratulations to the mothers, as this was their speciaj _day of celebration. The little flower boys and girls -- Dennis Hester, Thomas Schmitt, Mary Louise Schaffer and Catherine Col man -- led the group to the altar. Class Members The following boys and girls were in the First Communion class: Clarence Adams, Harold Bell, Walter Bieszczad, Daniel Blake, Ronald Blake, Thomas Blake, Thomas Brefeld, Thomas Clifford, Nicholas DiMaggio, Carter Freund, Curtis Freund, Kenneth Freund, Ronald Fuhler, William Funk, Thomas Gates, Michael Gausden, James Herdrich, Donald Justen, Richard Justen, Donald Klapperich and Nathan Lubke. Joseph Malpede, Robert Mayfield, Donald Me:cure, Jon Meyer, Gerald Michmershuizen, Patrick Moffett, Chris Newkirk, James Nye, Teddy Olsen, Richard Phannenstill, Ronald Schaefer, Robert Schmidt, Lawrence Schuerr, Thaddeus Soucie, Timothy Spears, Ritfhard Thennes, Juergen Thode, Atiyn Turner, Ronald Wagner, Michael Williams, Kenneth Wehling and Michael Ziesk. Cheryl Adams, Genevieve Adapts, Mary DeMar, Bonita Freund, Connie Freund, Darlene Freund, Trudy Kay Freund, Suzanne Gerasch, Madalyn Glosses, Judith Hamifc Judith Harrison, Karen Hauser and • Patricia ^ -.u-"-' •.-• . Connie Justen, Sharon Krueger, Pamela Leight, Jeanne Liptrot, Susan May, Margaret Mullen, Kathleen O'Brien, Susan Pawlikowski, Kathleen Pitzen, K a t h l e e n S i p i o r a , , L o r r a i n e Steadman, Nancy Steinbach, Ellen Vogt and Linda Welter. IN SIXTH DIVISION I >< '*. <t' •, \ P. \ NfiH k BAND CONCERT? FRIDAY NKHT f ' •**£""" Student Musicians Planning Varied Program Of Music RECEIVES FIRST POPPY ROBERT J, SMITH Pvt. Robert J. Smith, son of the Bernard N. Smiths, 205 Court street, is undergoing basic infantry training at Fort Leonard Wood with a unit of Che 6th Armored division. Upon completion of the eightweek infantry training cycle witji the famed "Super Sixth," he will receive a leave before beginning eight weeks of advanced basic training, either at Fort Leonard Wood or another Army training installation. GRADE TEACHERS HONORED FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE M. L. Scftoenholtz and Miss Genevieve Knox were honored last week Wednesday night in recognition of their twenty-five vears of service as teachers in District 15. Mr. Schoenholtz is now principal of the junior high school and Miss Knox teaches at Edgebrook. - The dinner, held at Martinetti's in Crystal Lake, was attended by grade school teachers and their husbands and wives, and board members. Presentation of watches to the honored guests was made by the board president, Elmer Freund. CHORAL MEMBERS TAKE LISTENERS TO EUROPE INoSONG In song, in scene and in native dress, those who attend the annual spring performance .of the McHenry Choral club will be taken op a brief visit through European countries. The presentation will be Saturday and Sunday evenings, May 22 and 23, in the high school gymnasium. Tickets are now on sale and tnay be secured from members. Scenery appropriate to the various countries has been constructed by a club member, Norbert Mauch, and authentic costumes are 'being secured by the singers. Included among places to be visited in song are Franco, Italy, Germany, Austria, Spain, England, Scotland, Ireland, Denmark, Norway and Holland. Folk songs and dances will be included, as well as some of the best loved music to come out of these countries in the last century. A little German band will make an appearance, as well as a small group of German, singers in native songs, The entire chorus will conclude the program with the lovely strains of "Vienna, My City of Dreams." The program Is the continuation of a theme begun last spring when the club visited, in song, the various sections of our own country. The junior high school bafld will present its annual spring concert this Friday evening, May 14, in the high school auditorluip. with Paul Raasch conducting. Tickets will be available at tie door or may be purchased in advance from band members. Harry Stinespring will serve as master of ceremonies. During the evening, announcement will be made of the two music students selected to attend Egyptian Music camp, the educational trip to be sponsored by the V.F.W. Selections on the program include "Our Commander," a march; "Chief Tomahawk," Indian dance; "My Pal," a waltz; "Sunset Memories," tone* poem; "Twirling Batons," march; "Prelude in C Minor"; "Champions on Parade," march; "Ragtime Wedding," novelty; "Deep River Suite";. "Little Gypsy," an overture; "Qfeau Gqste," an overture; "Bolero Non"; "Pacific Grandeur," an overture; "Cachuca, Little Samba"; and "Anchors Aweigh," march, Announcer for the program will be Linda Anderson. Members of the bridal party will include Carol Schueler, bride; Dale Johnston, groom; Vince Walsh, preacher; Bill Wilier, bride's father. Band Personnel Members of the band are as follows; Flutes: Joan Olson, Karyn Lombard! and Shirley Thornton. Oboe: Diane Rietesel. Clarinets: Nancy Thornton, Linda Lange, Paul Seeber, James Ullrich, Walter Aufredht, Nancy Piatt, Kathy Prawl, Evelyn Schooley, Diane Cartan, Nancy Buckner and Karen Kralowetz. Saxophones: Ronald Swan son. Harry Stinespring and Sunj^ Lawrence. Cornets: Days flsntus, Gwen Wlfedenhoft, Tom Mortimer, Karen Dresdow, Kenneth Pop<\ Barbara Krickl, Richard Johnson, Judith Bohl, Gail Johnson and Arthur Thornton. Baritone: Dale Hinspater. Melophones: Lee Joy Meister and Inge Scholtz. Trombones: Gordon Thomson, Jerry Nystrom and Bobby Cable. Sousaphone: Billy McCarroll and James Walsh. Percussions: Barbara Becker, Clifford Kiehl, Roberta Hollenbach, Kenneth Booster and Ken neth Larsen. Baton Twirlers- Patsy Mc- Cracken, Mary Lou Watkins, Diane Tabor, Joyce Schafer, Judy Bauer and Joyce Eckstein. Photo *>y Worwick Receiving the first poppy in McHenry prior to Poppy Day, May 22, is Mayor George P. Freund. Placing the bright red flower in his lapel is Margaret Mikota, who is in charge of poppy sales for the Legion auxiliary. At right is Augusta Diedrich, chairman for the V.F.W. auxiliary. MOOSE LODGE INSTALLATION 'Official count on the number of agricultural 4-H members enrolled in McHenry county reveals a high figure for all time. There are a total of 413 compared to a count of 409 last year. . Half of these members carry dairy projects and the next high is 90 poultry projects. Plans are under way for the McHenry Garden club's flower and style show, which is to be combined with a dessert card party, to be held Jim 9 at the Legion Home. The eight junior boys selected by a vote of the faculty to attend Boys State at Jacksonville this year are Jack Pearson, Howard Useman, Francis Oeffling, Greg Nowak, Dick Kloep- Continued on Page Eight Photo by Brant This picture was taken at the recent Installation ceremony of officers of Moose Lodge, No. 691. Rear, left to right: Clyde Carr, inner guard; George Haack, gergeant-at-arms; Alfons Adams, treasurer; John Granath, 3- year-trustee; Mitchell Bykowski, two-year trustee; Hilary Rodenkirch, secretary; Winfield Hagberg, one-year trustee. Front row:-Earl Paddock, junior governor; Howard Stoller, out6r guard; H. Ehlert, past governor of Crystal Lake Lodge; Richard Jager, governor; Jim Cyler, past governor of Great Chicago Lodge, No. 3, who officiated at the installation; Donald Howard, past governor; and Louis Swedo, prelate. RED CROSS FUND COLLECTION JUST SHORT OF QUOTA McHenry fell short of its Red Cross annual quota by less than $100, it was learned when final figures were released this week by Verona Kent, fund drive chairman, and Gertrude Barbian, branch chairman. • Collections were as follows: Business sections, $733; McHenry residential, $974.97; Ringwood, $298; Johnsburg, $376.70; Lakemoor- Lilymoor, $199.50; McCullom Lake, $19.85; rural and subdivisions, $180. The total col* lected reached $3,134.46 against a quota of $3,200. Contributions may still be made by mailing a check to either of the above named wo men. Marine Day ^ueen Contest Now Open Young ladies in the McHenry area between the ages of 16 and 23 are becoming more and more interested in the queen contest in connection with Marine Day. The contest opens for entries today, May 13, and will continue until June 28. It will be conducted much as last year, with Mrs. Mary Kauss, contest chairman, offering a charm course to be held each Monday night, beginning May 24. Selection of the queen will take place in the high school gymnasium on July 12, with prominent judges selecting the fortunate girl who will reigti over the water carnival festivities. The charm school will include self-improvement courses In make-up, hair styling, figure control, fashion and grooming. Each entry must • be accompanied by a photo, <the entrant must be single and if between the ages of 16 and 18 must have the parent's signature on entry tuiiii. flhe 'iiWr^rrre freShta) for at least six months in the McHenry high school district. Included among prizes to be offered the new queen will be an all-expense trip to Cypress Gardens, Fla., where she ind a chaprone will spend a week filled with activities most girls only dream of. More details on the trip will be included in future issues of the Plaindealer. TWO ADVANCED TO STAR SCOUTS AT COURT OF HONOR OCCUPIES METING TIME Of CITY COUNCL; COMPLETE PLANS FOR CLEAN-UP Boy Scouts of Troop 162 held their third annual Mother's Day Court of H&nor at the American Legion Home last Sunday evening. Each mother was presented with a red carnation upon her arrival. As a climax to the program, each new Scout and all Scouts having advanced in rank during the year presented miniature pins to their mothers corresponding with their badges. Refreshments were served by the boys, with the assistance of their fathers. Scouts receiving awards for Star rank were Jim Kirk and George Krickl. The following received merit badges: Bill Kirk, swimming; Jim Kirk, art, book binding, first aid, home repairs and swimming; George Krickl, cooking; Frank Stetson, swimming; Gordon Thomson, art. First class badges were awarded to Ronald Creutz, Bill Kirk and Gordon Thomson. Second class badges were received by &tev<r Fffie, Bandy Hugfies, Jo% Miller, Joe Sanford and Norman Williams. Jim Kirk was accepted into the Explorer program by Explorer Advisor George Krickl and Explorers Terry Reid and Gene hear from them. FILLED PETITIONS GRATIFYING TO ANTI POLLUTION GROUP - ^ The anti-pollution committee, recently formed to look into the Fox river situation, met on Tuesday evening of this weefk at the city hall, with a good crowd of interested per/sons in attendance. Discussion centered on the answer of State's Attorney Wicks to a recent letter sent to him by the committee asking his assistance in the matter. He quoted the 1951 State Legislature act as best fitting the problem and the committee expects to take action according to his suggestions in the near future. The number of filled petitions proved gratifying to the committee as they assured members of the support of many of their neighbors along the river. The date of the next meeting will be announced in a later issue of the paper. AH subdivisions nre asked to send representatives News About Our Servicemen The following letter was sent from Korea on May 1 by Robert J. Tracy. "This letter is to express my appreciation for your sending me the weekly paper. It means quite a bit, being stationed this far from home, to receive information about the people you know and what is happening in the community. "I am stationed at K-55, near Orson, Korea, about forty-five miles south of Seoul. The base is quite large and is headquarters for the Fifth Air Force here In KOreV . was wondering If there werfc any other fellows over here from around McHenry. If there are, we may be able to get together some time if we are close enough. If so, I would like to Eva Freund Receives Postmaster Assignment Mrs. Eva V. Freund has been notified of her appointment as postmaster at Spring Grove by j Arthur Summerfield, postmaster general of Washington,. D.C. Word of the appointment ciune May 7. Mrs. Freund has been serving as acting postmaster there since May 17 of 1953. Ullrich. Terry Brady was taken into the Troop as a second class Scout and Tommy Ballowe as a candidate Scout. Attendance pins were awarded to Ronald Creutz, Jerry Foute, Jim Kirk and Gordon Thomson. Hugh Kirk, volunteer leader, received a miniature leader's badge. The program was closed with an impressive candle lighting ceremony and a tribute to the mothers, led by Senior Patrol Leader Jim Kirk. CLARENCE MARTIN DIES Clarence Martin, 68, died in Waukegan Wednesday afternoon after a long illness. The body rests at the Peter M. Justen funeral home, with tentative services scheduled for Saturday morning. Impressive Crowning Ceremony At St. Patrick's Church Sunday DR. GEORGE ALVARY NEW SURGEON WITH MEDICAL GROUP The staff of the McHenry Medical Group has recently been increased by the association of Dr. George Alvary, who is a graduate of the New York State College of Medicine, New York City. He served his internship at St. John's Episcopal hospital there and later became resident surgeon at Bellevue hospital. New York City. During World War n, Dr. Alvary served in an Army field hospital in Germany and later in Japan. He is a member of the Continued on Page Eight- A most beautiful and impressive ceremony took place at St. Patrick's Catholic church last Sunday afternoon, the rite being the annual crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The lovely queeh was Maria Spates, who was attired in a blue dress and matching colored veil. Her attendants were Dorothy Kearns and Joanne Weyland. Members of the queen's court were Janice Mikota, Dorothea Miller, Martha Nihill and Nancy O'Brien. Four little girls carrying streamers extending, from the pillow holding the crown, carried by the queen, were Sally Justen, Corinne Frett, Penny Miller and Lynn Reihansperger. Girls and boys from the First Communion class and girls from the first seven grades marched in the procession, led by the cross bearer, James Justen, and two acolytes, Michael Low and Ronald Howard. Following the procession and crowning of the .Blessed Virgin Mary, there was an act of Consecration, followed by the rosary led by the queen's court. Rev. Fr. John McGowan gave a brief talk, after which there was benediction. CRYSTAL LAKE AREA MEN DROWNED LAST SUNDAY IN RIVER "Thanks again for tile paper. I really appreciate it; "Yours truly, "A/2C Robert J. Tracy "1st Rad. Sq. 4th Com. Grp. "Box 13. APO 970, P.M. "San Francisco, Calif." The attack aircraft carrier USS Philippine Sea carrying the planes and personnel of Carrier Air Group 5 joined the Seventh Fleet last month and in doing so commenced a fourth tour of duty in the Far East for both ship and air group. Aboard the carrier is Whitney H. Steinke, seaman, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Steinke of Route 2, McHenry. One of the first ships to enter the Korean conflict, the Philippine Sea assisted in the Inchon invasion and supjforted UN forces advancing on Seoul. LIBRARY BENEFIT VARIETY SHOW TO BE PRESENTED MAY 16 Two Crystal Lake area men, Robert L. Bracken, 28, and his brother-in-law, Crafton M. Estes, 24, lost their lives by drowning in the Fox river at the Algonquin dam last Sunday. The accident occurred about 7:30 p.m. The two men had rented a boat near Burton's bridge early j in the afternoon to go fishing, i In early evening, as they ap- j proached the dam, the outboard motor stalled and the swift current carried the boat over. j Thei e was only one witness to I the accident, Charles Jerrisk, of Chicago, who summoned the Algonquin rescue squad. The bodies were recovered twenty minutes later. Estes' wife and 4-month-old daughter reside in the Durbin | cabins, Crystal Lake. Mrs. Bracken and two sons, 7 and 3%, reside in a trailer camp at Ridgef i e l d . • ; : - y U • This i# Clean-Up Week in Mc-. Henry and it is hoped that all property owners and tenants are rolling up their sleeves to do their part in giving their property in particular and the city in general an attractive appearance. The purpose of designating this- annual clean-up time is not ony to improve appearances, but also to improve living conditions and health standards. With the coming of the summer season, stress is made on the importance of clearing out rubbish and weeds that may encourage the spread of germs. Proper disposal of garbage, as governed by city ordinance, is also of vital importance and will, no doubt, draw the attention of the local Board of Health. The National Board of Fire Underwriters place special importance on cleaning: out storage rooms and disposing of items that are often found to be the source of fires. Not only the loss of property, but the shocking total of lives lost each year through fires places responsibility on each individual. The city is encouraging the program set forth by having tlie city street department make pick-ups of items placed In containers along the curb. The pickup, as was stated last week, will be made on Thursday and Friday of this week. Animal Meetty The city treasury's annual port, submitted ana approved at the annual meeting of the council, is being published this week, indicating progress in the financial picture during the past year. The balance shown at the of the fiscal year in 1953 was $4,- 673,76 as compared with $10,* 215.76 this year. In both install* ces, the lulls submitted at the annual meeting amounting to over $3,000 are charged against the report balances. Appointments of committees,' appointive officers and employees saw few changes. Dr. W. A. Nye is chairman of the local Board of Health, with Leo J. Winkel being re-appointed. A. J. Kamholz, who has served for many years, requested retirement due to change of residence and was replaced by Carl N. Weber. John E. Looze remains as city attorney and Mayme Unas |ty collector. Police Department In the police department, Harold Aim continues as chief, Loran Brown as sergeant and Joseph Grobel as police officer. John Weichmann continues with principal duties as parking meter officer. Under the new set-up, the chief and two officers work , on 8-hour shifts seven days pelr week. When a man has a day off, the other two double up on time. This plan does away with hiring an extra man, the extra man's salary being spread to. the regular men. The firm of J. W. North * company has been hired to make the annual audit of city books, a report to be submitted at a later date. ! POppy Day ttflf be field in Mc- "Henry on Saturday, May 22. The Toddler Shop and Young Teen Corn -r will present a benefit, "Prevues of Summer," next Sunday, with proceeds used to furnish the children's reading room in the public library. The following childreri are participating in the variety show: Ann Grace, Rene Pieroni, Cindy Smith, Shirley Jager, Karen Bailey, Dennis Murphy, Julie Rode, Susie Conway, Stevie Bjorkman, Gary Blake, Janice j Sturm, Billy Marquardt, Bobby j Beckenbaugh, Cindy Nell, Linda i Lieberson, Durland Griffith, Nancy Griffith, Nancy Fisher, Joyce [ Eckstein, Tim Althoff, Nancy j Buckner, Joan Bauer, Shirley j Thornton, Sue Sayler, Patrick Niesen. Kim Davis, Karen Kralowetz, Diane Rietzel, Patty I Blake, Sharon Curulewski, Merri- j lee Liptrot, Carol Vasey, Carol j Justen, Barbara Rauen, Janice | Hettermann. George, Virginia J and Suzanne Kauss. The accompanist is Miss Alice Bykowski. Tickets will be on sale at the door of the high school auditorium. The date is Sunday. May 16. at 3 p.m. ^ Community Ctub Honored Members The last regular meeting '-fifth e johnsburg Community dub was highlighted by the bestowing of honorary memberships on three of its members. They are Rev. Fr. J. M. Blitsch, pastor of St. John's church, for outstanding service to the community for the last five years; and William J. Meyers and Anton M. Schmitt. charter members and past off! cers of the club. This meeting was the club's annual Mother's Night and was attended by over 200 people. After a short business meeting, the crowd enjoyed a social evening of cards. Another added attraction was the presence of Matt Schulien, who entertained the crowd with his card tricks. At the close of the meeting, a delicious lunch of baked ham sandwiches and coffee was served by the refreshment committee. Remember to buy your flower when McHenry observes Peppy Day May tt. CITY CLEAN-UP THURSDAY AND FRIDAY