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5* ;.^ji :r'^-/£ ? •*«.?• THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER wSERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" " »?®!l|aii: ,-fc. -. ' * • '•. y-VhBS.-'. '•-!• i # w - .-4 -' • ,»<#§$§&? : Volume 81 -- No. 2 McHENRY, ILLINOIS THURSDAY. MAY 19, 1955 10c Par Copf Musin1 Meanderin' Mark Zimmerman of McHenry "fwon top awards in the District 2 plowing contest held last week in Kankakee. The contest was sponsored by a ' leading tractor company for the purpose of finding the Future Farmer of America member who best understood the mechanical operation and maintenance of the tractor and who could best plow a small area. The contest included the two top contestants from eaclli of five sections. On June 13 he will compete on the state level with nine others at Springfield. Th district prize was a wrist watch; the state award will be *a new tractor. As though district honors were not enough for one high, school boy, he hurried to Woodstock the same evening and won first place >in the county 4-H public speaking contest, which entitles him to enter the staite contest at the state fair in Springfield this summer. The long awaited excitement and gayety of prom night was evident Saturday as a large crowd of young folks -- the girls in pastel formals and their escorts an tuxedos -- made their entrance into a gymnasium , transformed into a "Starlight ^Serenade." The appearance of the large room has never been more lovely and the strains of the dance band only added to the aura of beauty and deligM which only exists this one night of the year. The evening was long, for the young couples left the dance at midnight for the Country club, where the Kiwanis club and the V.F.W. post members had planned dinner amd night ehib acts to entertain them until dawn, when ttlaey went to the V.F.W. club- QicAfse for breakfast. "The Pus Vu MffltiVr •'.vlll pregeht As 'JP.'-J concert at the Ceritial school auditorium in Crystal Lake oo Sunday, May 22, at 3:30 o'clock, to which the public is invited free of admission. Gerald Miller of McHenry is a member of the group. Mrs. Royal Falch has purchased the Laumderit at 307 E. Elm street from Don Mather, serving the local public daily from 6 a.m. to € p.m., except Monday and Friday, when the closing ihour is 8 p.m. OPEN HOUSE AT OVERTON GARAGE NEXT WEEKEND Mrs. Leonard Nelson of Emerald Park has been named chairman for "Doughnut Day" in McHenry on June 10, sponsored by the Salvation Army. ^ Mrs. Nelson has served as location captain and tagger for five years and was the chairman last year also. Driving Public Benefits By New Service Department One of McHenry's most progressive and successful business firms, the Overton garages, this week announces open house and grand opening of their new service department on Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22, starting at 1 p.m. The new addition, is located on Front street. It was in 1909 that the late R. I. Overton began his first business venture in McHenry and since 'then, through (his foresight and that of other members of his family, expansion and progress have continued steadily through the years. The present owners of the business, Richard J. and Paul R. Overton, saw service overseas in World War n but returned home to continue a business in which the former had long been associated. In fact, Richard Overton signed1 the original Cadillac and Oldsmobile G.M. contraot in 1932. Only a resume of the unusual growth of the Overton firm can make one realize what strides in accomplishment have been made in serving the driving public. Old timers will recall the opening of the Riverside livery in 1909 by the man who first started the business. He later moved to the West Side. Just two years afterward, R. I. Overton built his first two-car garage and obtained 'tihe franchise for the sale of Willys-Overland autos. The agency franchise for Buicks was secured in 1920 for the northern half of the county. Progress continued regularly with an addition in 1915 and the initial step elsewhere in the county with the erection of a garage in Harvard in 1921. In 1926; expansion continued with the opening of another, garage Jn Crystal Lake: \ • More recent residents of %ie city will remember the construction of another local Addition in -1928, ithe securing of the Pontiac franchise in 1931 artd 'the Cadillac and Oldsmobile franchises in 1932. In 1948 came a new warehouse on West Dim street anidf the following year completion of the beautiful Cadillac-Pontiac garage. • The new, modern service department is just another step in growth which gives promise of continuing long into the future with owners who have more than kept pace with general progress in the community. EXAMINE ROTARY CHARTER Photo by Kolin Shown above are Dr. William A. Nye, left and Wayne Walker, formerly of Pistakee Bay and a former district Rotary governor, as they look over the charter presented to Dr. Nye earlier in the evening by the present district governor, John S. Sproull. SUSPEND LIQUOR LICENSE OF LONG LAKE TAVERN The Lake County Liquor commission this week suspended the liquor license of the Perkins Beach Inn at Long Lake for thirty days. The suspension came after a twohour hearing Tuesday, during which the commission heard testimony that young Tom Allen of McHenry had been served liquor in the tavern a short time before he was involved in an accident which took the lives of three local young people, Louise Barbier and Mary Jane and Leo Gerasch. Testimony was reported given by 16-year-old Leslie Burgdahl of Wonder Lake and 18-year-old Mary Ann Schwala of Venetian Village. The tavern operators, Merrill Moffatt, 60, and LeMoyne Leeds, 66, denied having seen Allen or that they sold liquor to minors. Allen is still confined, t<^ St. Therese hospital, Waukegan,' with injuries suffered in the crash. He Y^as previously named in. three warrants charging him with reckless homicide. One of the most successful banquets ever held at the local Ihigh school occurred Tuesday evening, when 200 band' and orchestra members and their guests gathered for dinner and the presentation of awards. Paul R. Yanda, director of both organizations, was accorded the honor due him for his fine leadership throughout the year. Thinking caps are in order for motorists on Riverside Drive. The familiar stop sign has been placed! at the beach again in an ^effort to provide 'the utmost safety for children. It will remain for the summed- season. Society has a habit of throwing people overboard to get them out of the swim. IMPOSE SENTENCE' FOR LARCENY IN McHENRY HOME J. D. Hutcherson, 50, formerly of Texas, was sentenced this past week to serve six months at the state farm at Vandalia and pay a fine of $100 on a plea of guilty to petty larceny. He confessed taking fifty idlollars in cadto from ifiixe home of Otto Wolf, Jr., in McHenry on April 17. Ait that time he was employed on the Northerri Pump farm. Judge Henry L. Cowlin, who 'imposed the sentence, said Hutcherson had a long criminal record, including serving .terms in a federal prison and county jail. YOUTH FINED Wayne Wiedenhoeft was fined a 'total of sixty-five dollars by a local justice of the peace last Saturday. Of this amount, fifty S dollars was for speeding, with five, dollars coats, and five dollars for disturbing the peace, with five dollars costs. Minor Accident Causes Damage To Two Autos James DeYoung, 19, of McHenry was reported to have crossed into the wrong lane on the highway while driving north on Rt. 12 and collided with another auto driven by Naoma Sdhiroll of Genoa City, Wis. Damage was estimated at $250 to the Schroll auto and $100 to the DeYoung car. BOARD GRANTS LOCAL REQUESTS APPROVED BY ZONING GROUP Several zoning appeals came before the board of supervisors last week, including three of interest in the McHenry area. The board approved a request of Miller-Engvalson corporation for an addition to a surai vision near the McHenry dam. Another request, previously approved by the zoning board, was granted to Martin Cooney to change classification of his property in Cooney Heigt'nts from farming to R-l. Rotary Charter Night Successful Approximately 210 members of 'the newly formed McHenry Rotary dub and guests were present at Charter Night at the Country club last Thursday evening. Special guests included John S. Sproull, district governor, Wayne Walker, past district governor and past president of the Chicago Rotary club, and Chesley R. Perry, secretary of Rotary International for several years. Mr. Walker presided at the opening of the social gathering and Rev. Fr. Edward C. Coakley, pastor of Sit. Patrick's churclh, offered the invocation. Dinner music was provided by Mrs. Carl Weber and daughter,1 Joan, after which Aibty. John Looze led Rotary songs by tjie entire assemblage. The impressive charter presentation was in charge of Mr. SprbulT, who gave -the official paper to the club's first presi* itient, Dr. William A. Nye. "The program was concluded 'by 'the presentation of gifts by the Rotary club of Glencoe and dubs of District No. 214, after which John Torrenee spoke a few words of appreciation on behalf of .the local organization. Charter members of Rotary are Albert Barbian, Ralph Bennett, Albert S. Blake, Edward W. Bruchhauser, Jerome J. Buch, William Burfeindt, Gerald J. Carey, Walter E. Carey, Chauncey H. Duker, Howard S. Fike, Edward J. Gausden, John Herdrich. Richard Hester, Walter Hojnacki, Richard L. Jager, Daniel A. Justen, George R. Justen, James M. Lennon, John E. Looze, Ray McGee, James R. McMahon, Dr. William Nye, Charles {I. KATHLEEN ANGLESE CHOSEN TO ATTEND 1955 GIRLS STATE Announcement was made to •members of the American Legion •auxiliary on Monday night of this vfreek that Miss Kathleen Anglese, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. dlarence Anglese, had been selected as a member of ithe junior dlass to represent the local organization at Girls State this year. . One of the most important of t&e auxiliary's Americanism programs is sponsorship of Girls State, which is held each year in June at Mac Murray college in Jacksonville, 111. Here, a mythical state is set up and patterned after our own Illinois^ government. All phases of government are studied and practiced from electioneering to the actual conduct of the various branches of state government. At the end of the period, one girl is chosen to represent the state at Girls Nation later in tlhe year in Washington. The girl sent to Girls State is chosen because she has a high scholastic standing and is outstanding in honesty and cooperation, is physically fit and capable of leadership. The auxiliary feels, 66 did those who made the selection, that Kathleen fits all of the requirements well. REV. F. W. ANDERSON PREACHES FAREWELL SERMON ON MAY 22 After eight years of faithful ministry, the Rev. Frank W. Anderson of the Wonder Lake Gospel cftmrch has found it necessary to resign because of failing eyesight. He will preach his farewell sermon Sunday morning, May 22. On that afternoon, an "open house" will be held in honor off Rev. and Mrs. Anderson from 2:30 to 5 o'clock), with a brief service from 3 to 4 pjn. Special speakers, as well as musical numbers, are planned for both afternoon and evening services. Shortly • after leaving, 'the pastor will undergo surgery which &r% Hoped will restore his vision so that he and Mrs. Anderson may enjoy many more years together. Fair Association Receives $22,585. The McHenry County Fair association is among thirty-seven organizations in thirty-four Illinois counties which have applied for funds this year from the Fair and Exposition fund, according to word received from Stillman J. Strnad, director of ithe state Department of Agriculture. AH of the applications with two exceptions thave been approved, which means that the local fair association will receive $22,585 for the 1955 fair, which will be held Aug. 4, 5, 6 and 7. One-half, or $2,850,000. remains in the fund, which totalled $5,700,000 when appropriated for the biennium by, the 68th General Assembly. Last year only three Illinois fairs participated in the fund, Chicago Park fair, St. Clair County fair and the Macon County fair. TWO PARTIES LIST WINNHtS IN McCULLOM LAKE ELECTION; NAHE JOSEPH LEVESQUE VUAGE FRESHEN! fl RELEASE FINAL FIGURES ON RED CROSS FUND DRIVE Mrs. Gertrude Barbian, Red Cross branch chairman, and the chairman anxS co-chairman of this year's fund drive, Mrs. Audrey Glosson and Mrs. Verona Kent, are grateful to those wtho contributed to the annual campaign appeal. This year's quota was $3,000, of which 1 $2,415.98 was realized through the generosity of residents of this area. Highest individual collector was R. J. Sutton with $74.35. Other collections were as follows: Business sections, $675.50; residential, $1,139.06; Johnsburg, $242.25; Lakemoor, $138.75; Lilymoor, $65; McCullom Lake, $58.22; and organizations, $97. The board also allowed a re- j Peterson, Herbert C. Reihansper quest of John and Virginia Looze to build a garage on an unrecorded lot on Regner road, Pistakee Bay. Poppy Day will be held in McHenry on Saturday, May 28. < Tragic Accidents Of Interest In Community Take Four Lives At least three tragic deaths of local interest occurred during the past week, taking four lives. Peter Wodowic, 28, of Druce Lake road, ^ake Villa, died in St. Therese hospital Sunday, May 15, following injuries sustained in an auto accident Saturday when ihas auto left the road, -skidded and struck a concrete culvert and two trees. Accofding to authorities who investigated, the auto, on hitting the culvert, bounced over a 20- foot driveway without touching the ground. Wolowic was said to have been thrown from the car. The Wolowic family, well known in McHenry, resided near Woodstock before moving to Lake county. The deceased is Survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wolowic, four brothers, Frank of Mundelein, Leonard of San Fran- i Dintelman, 19, of Nashville, 111., whose twin brother drowned similarly two years ago in their hdme c-ity. Dave Fabian, 16, of Chicago, and Alex Miskieicz, 19, of New Jersey, were rescued by Lois Sdhlarb, 17, a Crystal Lake Ihigh school student. Hearing cries for fielp after their boat had capsized, she jumped into her father's motor boat and with the help of others managed to rescue the two. The search for Dintelman's body proved unsuccessful that night but it was recovered in about 40 feet of water, 250 feet off shore, the next day. Services were held in Nashville. This was the third drowning in McHenry county in 1955. Crash Victim Another county resident, Otto otco, 'join and Raymond of Molina' 59'. a ' ~ Wisconsin firm, was fata'lfly Graysdake. • Last rites were conducted Wednesday, May 18, at ^ 11 o'clock from St. Gilbert's church, Grayslake, with burial in Ascension cemetery, Libentyville. Drowning An unhappy ending to a picnic of sixty-five junior and senior students of Broadview academy, near LaGrange, came Wednesday night of last week when one boy drowned and two others narrowly escaped after their rented rowboat overturned in Crystal Lake. The dead youth is Robert injured Thursday in a collision of autos which occurred near Kendallville, Ind. His wife, Esther, 48, was hospitalized and in a serious condition as a result of the accident. According to a state .police report, Maynard Good, 50, of Elkhart, Ind., died in the" flaming wreckage of his car after it swerved out of one lane of traffic and into the path of Molina's auto. The Molinas had resided on a farm between Woodstock and Marengo for the past eight yesurs. ger, Harold A. Steffan, Henry B. Tonyan and John F. fTorrence. The first Rotary olub in the world was organized in Chicago shortly after the turn of the century by Paul P. Harris, a young lawyer. He wanted to organize a club which would band together a group of representative business and .professional men, a club where the members might recapture the friendliness, comradeship and understanding of the small town life many of them (had, known as youngsters. LESS FORTUNATE PEOPLE AIDED BY C.R.O.P. IN COUNTY At a meeting of those interested in the Christian Rural Overseas Program (known as C.R.O.P.) last week, the idea of growinig one acre of corn for those who are less fortunate was suggested. The Rev. Jack Corbett .minister of the McHenry Community Methodist church, and pastorsponsor of the C.R.O.P. program, will be glad to receive the names of those farmers who plan to follow this idea. Clarence Aavang of Huntley was made county chairman of the 1955 solicitation, which will take place just before Thanksgiving. On June 8, a meeting will be held of officers and area and township chairmen. At that time Elvin Franitz, state director of C.R.O.P., will be present to discuss the world-wide program for distribution of corn and its products. zation the Rotary club because originally the members met In rotation at their various places Harris named the new organi- of business. The Danger Of Speed (an editorial) Speeding on U.S. streets and highways injured 659,000 men, women and children in 1954. It killed another 12,380. It "is no wonder, in view of these statistics, that the word has become dreaded by so many thinking folks in our own community -- statistics plus the deaths of three young local people in an accident in which speed was believed to be a major factor. Our own McHenry folks have made appeals through the columns of the Plaindealer in recent weeks. They have asked drivers to observe speed signs and be alert, especially during this season of the year when so many children are at play and unobserving of the hazards of the streets. They remind, too, that not only the young drivers are to be blamed, tflat some of th6 community's most prominent adults often place a heavy toe on the gas pedal. Isn't it an insult to our intelligence that the genius of man's mind which created the 1955 auto .must suffer by the inconsideration of man's mind behind the controls ? And more than our intelligence suffers with each new death. An easy way to remember approximately how many traffic accidents happen in Illinois is to know that a little over 10,000 occur each month and this rate has held fairly" steady for the past three years. The suggestion of neighbors and of this paper regarding speeding has possibly influenced more caution by some drivers. However, the practice still exists and it is impossible for one police department to apprehend all of the offenders. In an effort to further discourage speeding within the city and to prevent tragic accidents which might well result, the Plaindealer will, in the future, carry the names of all drivers proved guilty of speeding. NUMEROUS LOCAL DEATHS MOURNED IN COMMUNITY . Two Pawed Away > Unexpectedly In Area Last Weekend Edward F. Koepke, 52, xiied unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home at Woodlawn. Park on Saturday, May 14. He had lived •here as a summer resident for a number of years and was a permanent resident for the past five. The deceased was manager of the College Inn bowling lanes in Chicago. He was a native of that city, having been born there Oct. 29, 1903. Survivors include the widow, Rose Marie; three sons, Edward, Frank and Bruce; fhiis mother, Sophie Koepke; one sister, Viola Armit; and one grandchild. His father, Edward, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 o'clock from the funeral home at 3301 Fullerton avenue, Chicago, with interment in Waldheim cemetery. Victor Kocourek A "heart 'attack proved fatal to Victor Kocourek, 51 of Pistaqua Heights, who died May 16 in Memorial hospital after being stricken Sunday afternoon at his home. At that time, the inhalator jsquad of the fire department was called to administer oxygen. The deceased was born in Chicago Jan. 7, 1904, and was a veteran of World War II. He was an upholster manufacturer and conducted his own business on Pearl street. Survivors include the widow, Belle; two brothers, Frank antcl Joseph; and two sisters, Mrs. Violet Zellner and Mrs. Mathilda Saksa. Last rites will be conducted at 2 o'clock this (Thursday) afternoon from the Peter M. Justen funeral home, with Rev. J. Elliott Corbett officiating. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery. Percy L. Cormier Death claimed Percy L. Cormier, 60, of Wonidter Lake on Saturday, May 14. He died in Memorial hospital, Woodstock. The deceased was born in New Orleans, La., and had resided in Wonder Lake for the past thirteen years. He was engaged as a rice broker in Chicago. Survivors include the widow, Leah; tJhiree sons, Charles of Palatine, William of Wheaton and Robert of Wonder Lake; one daughter, Miss ^Geralddne Cormier, of Highland Park; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Nola Redmond of Los Angeles. Calif., and Mrs. Helen Coburn of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and' a brother, Harry Cormier, of De- Witt, Ark. Services were held Tuesday morning at Christ the King church, Wonder Lake, with in terment in the church cemetery. (Continued! go Page 8) EXPECT LARGE CROWD AT SPRING FESTIVAL TONIGHT Music lovers are remiraJed of the spring music festival which will be presented in the school gymnasium this (Thursday) evening, May 19, at 8:15 o'clock. Wfore tham 200 members of the vocal and instrumental departments will be featured as organizations, ensembles and soloists take part. Among those performing are the band and orchestra, the girls', boys' and mixed choruses, a mixed ensemble, the violin quartet and a string bass solo by Miss Barbara Eggert. Featured on the program^ will be the appearance of a male octet from Great Lakes, who will sing several numbers. The gym has special musical decorations in blue and silver to add to the attractiveness of Che large room. The finale will include 'the entire aggregation of musicians joining in singing and playing three numbers, including the stirring "Battle Hymn of the Republic." POST PROM PARTY SUCCESSFUL WITH FINE ENTERTAINMENT The 1955 post prom party, held at ithe McHenry Country club, was one of the most successful events of the year, with approximately 200 in attendance. Through idfinner, " the young couples enjoyed musical requests played by Miss Priscilla Holbrook, who proved 'to be not only an excellent organist but also a fine mistress of ceremonies. Ray Rayner of TV fame was scheduled for the MC duties but was detained and could only appear for a short time. In his place, Miss Holbrook proved most adequate. . Miss Patricia Long: of the graduating class sang following the idinner, after which a floor slhow was presented, consisting of top entertainers. They included Comedian Jack Marshall, known as the man of many faces; and the Encores, whose harmonious chords proved a wonderful climax to an outstanding evening. The Kiwanis dub and V.F.W. post were largely responsible for providing entertainment at the party and the V.F.W. auxiliary made a special effort to serve breakfast in the early hours of the morning. V.F.W., Auxiliary Hold Joint Installation Joint installation of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the auxiliary unit will be held at 8 o'clock Saturday evening, May 21, at the V.F.W. clubhouse. Installing officer will be M L. Schoenholtz of McHenry and Mary Hix, fifth distriot president. The public is invited to attend this impressive service. SEEK ASSESSMENT POST Two more names have been released as applicants for the post of supervisor of assessments. They are Benedict A. Kausal of Woodstock and Edwin A. Webber of Long Beach, Miss. COMPLETES TRAINING y v v ^ Saturday, May 14, the VfQag? of McCullom Lake held its first election, resulting in a new governing body consisting of Joseph R. Levesque, presidtent; Emma B. Pyritz. village clerk; Victor Howe, police magistrate; William E. Creutz, Otto Ebert, John T. Boyle, Allan E. McKim, Fred H. Matthesius and Wiliard ScttuKa^ trustees. There were 323 ballots cast, with three voting by absentee, ballot and only one .spoiled ballot. Illi! JOSEPH LEVESQUE Straight tickets caA included 8S for the Local party, 71 for tibr People's party and 8 for Hie Progressive ticket. The breakdown of votes for each candidate is as foUows: Joseph R. Levesque won a decisive victory with 167, Joseph J. Crick, 110, Arthur J. Stuhifeder, 42. The race for village clerk was a close one, with 147 votes cast for Earl Nelson, end 154 for Emma Pyritz. Paul Nits and Betty Poledna, write-in candidates for village dark, each received 1 vote. Other Races The contest for poUce magistrate was extremely close, with Victor Howe winning over his opponent, Kenneth Ebey, by one vote. Victor Howe drew 144 votes as against 143 for Kenneth Ebey. Paul Struck and BH1 Brerman were write-in candidates for police magistrate, with Mr. Struck polling 7 and BiU Brennan 4 votes. The final tally for the trustees was William E. CSreutz, 137, Otto Ebert, 156, Chester G. Helwig, 123, Max F. Kolin, 128, Fred H. Matthesius, 165, Wiliard A. ScJtultz, 153, John T. Boyle, 146, Charles H. Brocken, 109, Lowell H. Peterson, 115, Allan E. Mckim, 140, Stephen H. Huska, 132, Loretta M. Meyer, 103, Ben I. Gates, 51, David Hansen, 74, Ole T. Olsen, 67, and Sigmund Strach, 53. Mr. Levesque, the new presidtent, has resided in McCullom Lake for several years and has a wife, Evaiyne, and three children, Chrysande, Jeffry and Dierdre. He is a veteran of World War II and has to (his credit fifteen years in the military service, flying status. He is president of the Cullom-Knoll association. Formerly working with a local construction company, he is now engaged in his own construction business. Poll watchers for the election included Mrs. Pearl Nersted and Harold Vycital for the People's party and Leon Haana for the Progressive ticket. The election board consisted of Paul Struck, senior judge, Bob Smith and Mrs. Pauline Sheriff, judges. The clerks were Bob Do ran, Mary Byrnes and Rogf Zody. The election board received woncllerful assistance and cooperation frgm the McHenry county sheriff's patrol. The entire election was carried oat in a moot orderly and peaceful manner. There were no challenged votes and the final tabulation was completed by 9 p.ni. The new council held Its first meeting Tuesday night sit the beachhouset KENNETH DIEDRICH Pvt. Kenneth M. Diedrich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Diedrich of Waukegan street, recently completed basic infantry training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., with a unit, of the sixth armored division. Upon completion of the eight-week infantry 'training cycle w&th the famed "Super Sixth,"; he received a leave before beginning eight weeks of advanced basic training. POPPY DAY Saturday, Hay 28, wSl be Poppy Day in McHenry. Roy Morrison, V.F.W. commander, Harry Mueller of the America# Legion, Gussie Ddecirich and Mrs. Pat Nisson, l&presenting the auxiliary units, have been selected to conduct the sale tihat day. Their motto is "To keep their memory alive, we'll wear more poppies in *55." Vicki, young daughter of Mi*, and Mrs. Charles Brda, fell from & swing on Sunday and suffered a broken leg. poppy Day wis be held In Mfi* Henry on Saturday, May