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' f%: m* w>- "fev*. sMx 4 • 1 • • . ' "*'* ,'*' W * f <,g^ ' • r o f k . - . , f« „s&% .»(«•<• ,;*« "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 4^ ft i • T- >v,:'r,-'s^ :'• ¥>;:' Volume . 81 -- No, 31 McHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 8. 1955 10c P« Copf | Musin' | I 1 i ' and 8 S { Meanderin" | in our mail this weeR came an unsigned letter concerning the election Saturday on the bond issue which will decide whether or not an addition to the -local high, school. will be approved. The purpose of the letter was not to sway opinions in either direction but merely to remind the public of the importance of studying the matter and then casting a vote. There was a reminder of the proneness of folks generally to criticize even though very. often they have done nothing to make teir own wishes known. Only by 1 eligible persons , expressing their opinion can the best interests of the community be served. Safe Driving Day must have impressed local motorists over a longer period of time than Dec. 1. Local police reported no speeders in the city last week and no motorists were arrested for other traffic violations. This is the only perfect record chalked up by drivers in the city in many weeks. A. C. "Whitie" Thomson, formerly of McHenry, president of the Illinois Holstein association, ^Announces that the 1955 annual convention will be held at Galesburg oh Dec. 8 and 9, with the Hotel Custer as headquarters. In the midst of McHenry's cold wave and snow fall, a letter arrived from A1 Aregger from Los Angeles, calif., telling of enjoying golf. In his own words, "This is wonderful .country and- I can readily see why this town is growing by leaps gjid 'bounds and «an easily visualize Los Angelies becoming the second largest town in the UA Fuirth*rdescripti6ns of the scenic beautyMnakes one ^a/bit pnvious." 'v "" >, ** Our only consolation, we won't ' have to join" Mr/ Aregger in dreaming of a white Christmas. The beach lifeguard fund for 1956 will .benefit from proceeds of the holiday conceit presented by the McHenry Choral club last Saturday and Sunday evenings. The musical program was performed before large audiences both nights, spreading holiday spirit for the present and looking1 ahead to next gummer for the protection of young swimmers. FOURTH ANNUAL HOME DEC0RATIH6 COHTEST 5P0MS0REDBY C OF C; 0R6ANKATIQK BfCTS DIRECTORS A bazaar and bake sale sponsored by the P.T.A. of the Johnsburg public school will be held on Friday, Dec. 16, starting about 10:30 a.m. * Coffee "and" "will be servedi about noon, followed by a Christmas program presented by the children. The public is invited to attend. Interest Is mounting each daj in the fourth annual home decorating contest which is being sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. It will be conducted much an last year and will be judged some night during Christmas week. I The sponsoring organization is offering sixty dollars in cash certificates to the winners of the contest. In addition, merchants are invited to donate gift certificates. Any business man wishing a certificate may do so by contacting* Albert Barfoian, contest chairman, or Dan Justen. Again this year the contest is being divided into two classes. Class I will be strictly residential, where no advertising appears as part of the decoration. Class II will be any decoration, residential or otherwise, where a name or any other type of advertising could be considered as tied in with the overall decoration. Judging will be based on general artistic effect, originality, ingenuity in utilizing surroundings, conforming to Christmas spirit and size. Those desiring to enter are urged to contact Mr. Barbian, or Mr. Justen as soon as possible. Judges will be nailed at a later date. During reports made at lastc Monday's C. of C- meeting, which was well attended, Harry Dean of the retail merchants committee announced that the appearance of Santa Would not be arranged this year by the organization since he will be visiting several stores. Three new directors were. elected, Donald Johnson, George Kleinhans and Jack Thies, filling the unexpired terms of C. H. Duker, Floyd Covalt and Charles yycftal. A meeting x»f the : new ward will be held ne*t week to select officers for 1956. In addi-1 _ £ i o n . t o ; ' t h e t h r e e ' nmembers, othera oil the board include Mary Kauss, Betty Nielsen, Maurice Clark, A. J. Wirtz, Harry Dean, Norbert Mauch, A1 Weiss, A. P. Freund and- William Burfeindt. Chairman George Kauss of the park district • committee announced that there would be an open meeting held after Jan. 1 for the purpose of further discussion of this project. Representatives of the various organizations will be invited to attend. A1 Weiss of the industrial committee also gave a report, stating that lack of suitable land for rezoning for industry was one of the major problems of this group. Narrow minded people are usually thick-headed. LAKE GENEVA BANK ROBBED OF $100,000 IN DARING ACT County squad 'Cars were alerted on Wednesday morning after the First National bank of Lake Geneva had 'been relieved of an estimated $100,000 about 8:40 o'clock. The robbery was accomplished in a most unusual manner by one man who was said to have gained entrance to the bank with a key prior to the arrival of employees. He managed to shut off burglar alarms and as each employee reported for work he was forced into a room and locked up. As George Allen, the bank's vice-president, appeared, the robber required him to open one of the vaults, where he obtained the large sum of money. Using the only bank phone that "He had not disconnected, he called to report a fire in another part of town and asked for an ambulance to be rushed to the 1 scene, all part of his efforts to distract attention from his departure from the bank. LARSON RITES Chester A. Larson, 58,"of Chicago, died unexpectedly on Dec. 5. He' was the fathdfc- of Mrs. Roy Homo of West Shore Beach. Services are being held Thursday afternoon from the Cooney chapel, Chicago, with burial in Acacia Park cemetery. POST OFFICE AND STATION TO OPEN DECEMBER 14-21 To better serve the public, the main postoffice and West McHenry station will be open all day Wednesday both Dec. 14 and 21. In addition, mail win be received anil dispatched on Sunday, Dec. 18. Both the office and station will be open that day for all stamp and - parcel post business from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. According to Ray McGee, postmaster, the cooperation of local residents is encouraging, for the mailing # of parcels has already begun. He stresses the importance of continuing the practice in order to assure gifts of arriving by Christmas Day, It is important in order to facilitate work in the office that cards be tied in bundles marked "local" and "out of town." Slips bearing those labels may be secured at the postoffice. With a record volume of mail anticipated, applications are being received for temporary help during the Christmas rush." CHRISTMAS COLOR CONTEST CONTINUES THROUGH DEC. 13 Savings And Loan Opens Dec; 12 A new financial institution for McHenry is opening its doors next Monday, "Dec. 12. The Mc» Henry Savings and Loan association is starting its business at a temporary location,/ 522 W. Main street, but expects to be in a newly constructed home of its own on West Elm; street some time next spring. .* The association is!: Organized to promotg thrtf| andi||pme ownership in the QCmni^, It is the first one' to rec^Mtt|^harter in Illinois under the liw guaranty shares and lostrt; aofc* signed by the goverafo* last July. The association wiIT.be pianaged and supervised by Joseph X. Waynne, executive secretary Dr. Urfban v. Comes, a long' time resident in thi# community, wiO act as president. Other officers are John J. Neuharth, treasurerf ".peter M. Justen, assistant secretary and treasurer; Claude F. McDermott, first vicepresident; J. A. Roesch, second vice-president; and. Dr. S. ,0. Dowiat, third vice-president. John Van der Meulen, an architect who has won international honors, is designing , an attractive, permanent home, at 206 W. Elm street. Construction will begin as soon as weather conditions will permit. The Christmas coloring coyest sponsored by McHenry merchants will not dose until Dec'. 13..as stated in last week's Plaindealer. Through a misunderstanding, some entries were refused in the belief that the contest ended a week earlier. Children who have entries that were not accepted after Tuesday of this week - are asked to" return them to jthe stores and they will be consii for judging. Winners' names will be Announced in next week's issuer of the Plaindealer. ^ New Kiwanis Club Urges Support Of Bond Issue At the first meeting of the new *Kiwanis club of McHenry, members voted to support the new school bond issue. They urged all voters in the school district to vote "yes" twice on the ballot on Dec. 10. The first was a model meeting, presided over by President Glen Kniidson of Crystal Lake and President Urban V. Comes of the new local club. The two men ex plained the correct manner of conducting a Kiwanis meeting. TROPHY PRESENTATION Frost Photo Lou Plottner, vice-presiden^ of the Kiwanis Club of McHenry Township, is shown presenting the coveted trophy to football' player, Chuck Majercik, voted most valuable member of the 1955 Warrior team. Presentation was -made during the annual' banquet held Nov. 28. COMPLETES TRAINING (ROBERT SOLAR Robert Kolar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kolar of Wonder- Lake, is graduating from the Great Lakes training center on: Dec. 10. He is clerk of Company 566 at Camp Dewey, Great Laked, where he is second class petty officer in recruit training. The young man will arrive home Dec. 13 for a fourteen-day leave before being assigned to a service school. Robert is a 1953 graduate at the McHenry high school. News About Our Servicemen TOKYO -- PFS John E. May, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund May, Route 5, McHenry, recently spent a week's leave in Tokyo from his unit in Korea. PFC May, a mail clerk in Battery B of the 52d Field Artillery battalion, entered the Army in October, 1954, and re*, ceived basic training at Camp Chaffee, Ark. He arrived over* seas last April. The 20-year-old soldier is A 1953 graduate of McHenry Community high school and a former employee of Tonyan Construction company. Pvt. Paul Reuter, 18, Son of Mr. and tars. Ffeul L. Reuter, Wonder Lake, recently was graduated from the general carpentry course at the 6th armored division specialist school, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. r In the five-week course he'was taught to inspect and repair buildings. He also learned \ the use of jacks, . replacement of joints, use of bridging and 5 the cutting of new windows and doors. Pvt. Reuter entered the Army last July. . 1 VOTE SATURDAY. KC. 10. OH HIGH CHOOUDDITWN Four Polling : Places Listed In .^Nearby Communities public will go to tfte polls oh~£4turday, Dec. 10, to decide on -Vhether or not the McHenry h|gh school shall have an addition ctfaetructed on the present struc- The bond issue will be for . 50,000. "Vfbtlng will continue from noon to .f' p.m., with polling places in tour incorporated communities. They include the city hall in McHenry, the Charm House in Lakemoor, the Joseph J. Willard home at Island Lake aiid the beachhouse at McCullbm' Lake. _ It is not necessary to meet the registered qualification of a general election, A voter must be of proper age, have resided in the state one year, the county ninety days and the precinct for thirty days. A tremendous growth of more than 10© students during the past year has made the bond issue vote a necessity if a high standard of teaching is to be maintained. James Molitor has returned to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Molitor of Lilymoor, after receiving an lionoraible discharge from the Air Force,, in which he served four years. He expects to resume work in Chicago. The Bureau of Naval Personnel authorized the advancement Nov. 16 of William J. Nye to hospital corpsman^ first class, USN, while serving at ' the naval hospital, Guantanama Bay, Cuba. The advancement was the result of world-wide examinations conducted in August. From Japan comes the Plaindealer's first Christmas greeting card, bearing a picture of a fine looking serviceman, cpl. Joe H. Wilier. The newspaper personnel returns' Cpl. Willer's wishes for a happy, holiday season even: though he is forced to spend the day hundreds of miles from home. LAST RITES HELD SATURDAY FOR EMMA BARBIAN One of McHenry's most respected women, Mrs. Emma Freund Barbian, 85, died early last Thursday at her home at 307 Broad street following an Alness extending over the past two and one-half months. Prior to that time she had been quite well and active, her youthful appearance belying her advanced age. Mrs. Baxhian's death ended one of the community's longest mar- (Continued on Page 8) THREE FIRE CALLS ARE ANSWERED BY LOCAL VOLUNTEERS Local firemen spent a busy weekend answering three calls, one of which turned out to be a false alarm. On Saturday evening, a defective neon tube caused flames to destroy a small portion of .the roof at the Pine Tree Towers. The fire was seen by a passerby, who notified the owners. Firemen extinguished it before too much damage was done. The following evening an alarm was turned in from Pistakee Highlands. Passeraby saw smoke rising from a new home and Q^Jed ther, firefaten, who found it was only caused from a salamander. Also Sunday evening, volunteers ' Were called to Schaefer's Grove subdivision near Johnsburg, where a fire was believed to have started in the utility room of the John Kelly home. A neighbor turned in the alarm in the absence of Mr. Kelly. Damage (was estimated at between $2,000 to $3,000. The Future Business Leaders of America of the local high school are sponsoring a charity Christmas ball from 8:30 until midnight on Saturday evening, Dec. 17, in the high school gymnasium. This will be a semiformal dance to which alumni are invited. There is great need for added facilities to meet the student growth at the local high school. Be sure to vote on the bond issue next Saturday, Dec. 10. KAUSS AND DIXON CHOSEN TO SERVE AS CITY ALDERMEN The special election held in McHenry on Tuesday of this week brought out more spirited interest than has been seen in recent contest^. The heaviest vote and closest rrace took place 'n the second ward where Glenn D. Dixon was successful in winning the aldermanic post vacated by Donald v Johnson. Dixon drew 84 votes while 70 were cast for his opponent, Robert A. Stueben. In the third ward, George J. kauss, Jr., had the backing of 79 voters against* a total of 26 for William Goettsche. The above figures are unofficial since the City Council must canvass the ballots before declaring the successful candidates duly elected. Further news In city government concerns the police department. At the regular meeting Monday night, Harold Aim's request for a leave of absence from his position as Chief of Police was granted. Illness has caused Aim's absence from his duties the past two months. Harold L. Bell, a present resident of Ringwood, was appointed as a police officer after the Mayor and Council reviewed applications. The new officer comes to the McHenry department with eleven years' experience in police work. In th interest of reducing labor costs and providing more efficient service, the Council voted to purchase a self-feeding spreader for spreading sand and cinders on icy streets. Hold Recognition Dinner Tuesday Norm an Kraft, fajrm director of radio station WGN, Chicago, will address McHenry county's home economics and agriculture 4-H club leaders at their annual recognition dinner Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 P-m. at the Clarence Olson school, Woodstock. His talk will be directed to both producers and consumers 6f farm products. Hievdinner la,being sponsored by the McHenry County Service company and the McHenry County Home and Farm Bureaus in recognition of the 4-H club leadership of fifty-nine home economics and thirty agriculture volunteer adult leaders. Through their cooperation and leadership, 965 4-H boys and girls enrolled in the club program in 1955. The readers and their guests will be: entertained during the evening by an instrumental quartet. TAX DISBURSEMENTS Under provision of the Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax act, passed by the 69th General Assembly, the first disbursement of taxes paid by retailers on August, 1955, sales were made in November. The total disbursement was $1,803,095.23 and McHenry received $4,050.74. Two Holiday Programs Presented In Community During Week Ahead Two special holiday programs are being planned locally, to be given during the next week. About 180 members of the choral groups of the McHenry high school will present their annual holiday program in the schdbl auditorium next Sunday evening, Dec. 11, at 8:15 o'clock. Tickets may be purchased from students or at the door. The four large choruses, including two robed groups, will sing. The evening will be concluded with the presentation of an old fashioned and modern Christmas, featuring ensembles and soloists. The program will be as follows: "Joy to the World," "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" and •'Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord," girls' chorus; "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," "White Christmas," "Little Town of Bethlehem" and "The Sea Gypsy," boys' chorus, featuring Dick Wissell and Art Beck; "Allelujah," "O Holy Night" and "Jubilate Deo," girls' chorus; "The Praise Carol," "Birthday of a King" and "God is a Spirit," mixed chorus, featuring Donald Rogers. Old (Fashioned Christmas "Toyland" by James Keohane; "An Old Fashioned Tree" by Nancy Swanson; "Uncle Mistletoe" by Eugene Dietle and ensemble; "Thirty-two Feet and Eight Little Tails" by boys octet; "Up on the House Top" by girls' ensemble; "CHRISTMAS" by Don Kice; "Star of the East" by Betty Holochwost and LeRoy Hiller; "Silent Night" by boys' octet. Modern Christmas "Christmas in My Heart" by LeRoy Hiller and ensemble; "There's No Christmas Like a Home Christmas" by Art Beck; "Candy Parade" by girls' ensemble; "Suzy Snowflake" by Vicki Kleinhuizen; "Marshmallow World," danced by Bambi Marticke and Pat McCurdy; "Ave Maria" by Ann Lundborg; "No Candle and No Fire" by girls' ensemble; and "Angels We Have Heard on High" by mixed ensemble. Sara Kay Douglas and Telia Nardi will act as accompanists and will play a piano duet. There will also be a duet by Sharon Barlow and Betty Holochwost. Sue Stinespring and Nancy Thornton will act as narrators. fnHian jchiistmas An Indian American Christmas is the subject of the play to be presented at the Dec. 15 meeting (Continued en Page 8) Invite Public To Final Meetings In Present Adult Farm Course RINGWOOD GIRL REPRESENTS STATE AT 4-H CONGRESS One of the most active members at the 4-H Club Congress in Chicago last week was Miss Mary Lynn Hogan of Ringwood, daughter of the John Hogans, who represented Illinois in the national leadership contest with five years of junior leadership. Loren Boppart, Woodstock, was another of the outstanding representatives at the Congress, being a state and national winner in the electric awards program. Thirty Illinois members joined some' 1,700 other delegates and leaders from all forty-eight states, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico and visitors from twentythree other countries in fulfilling this year's theme, "Improving Family and Community Living." DR. LEE GLADSTONE ELECTED PRESIDENT MEDICAL SOCIETY The McHenry County Medical Society met last Thursday night for a reg^jSflSiSSBkg at Algonquin. ' . / Dinner Was followed by the election of officers, with Dr. Lee Gladstone of McHenry being named president., Other newly elected officers include Dr. John TaAibone of Woodstock, vicepresident, and Dr. John McKenna of cary, secretary.. Only two meetings at the adedt farm class remain to beio held in the present course, one on Dec, 13 and the other Dec. 20. Last Thursday night the advisory council of the vocational agriculture department held its regular meeting in the school, with Chairman Dick May presiding and welcoming officially the three newest members appointed by the school board. Just starting a three-year term are Bob Knox, Jr., George Whiting and Sibre Whiting. In discussing the present adult class program, the council felt that the visits made to the bulk tank set-ups of Charles Diedrich, Clinton Martin and Dick Anderson and to the milking parlor* pipe line systems of A1 Dimon and Gordon Clark had been just what the class needed. The follow- up visit to Chuck Weingarfs farm, with the cooperation of his bulk milk handler, Art Boncosky, added the final touch. Regret was expressed that more dairy farmers were not present the previous Tuesday night to listen to the fine report of Elwood Howell on the use of the dairyman's contributions to the American Dairy association. Two cedts for every 100 pounds of milk sold are collected by the A.D.A and well spent for promotion and research in the milk industry." A representative of the Chicago Board of Health ^poke on present and future regulations on quality milk production at this week's meeting. It is felt that a better understanding by local dairymen for the reasons behind sanitation regulations may lead to less strained relations between the producer and the necessary inspector. On the same program, Lyle Lawson* fieldman for tb4 Borden. Milk company, spoke on the dairyman's problems of producing, handlicg and marketing milk. The council feels that a large number of dairymen in this are* would be interested in attending Dec. 13 .J.gu^.Mtieipate in tin: discussion with Leo Frymah, extension fieldinan for the Univw* sity of Illinois. His knowledge In the research and developments in the handling and marketing of * quality milk product ihould be of interest and of value. On Tuesday, Dec. 20, Waller Continued on Page 8 The following are the latest letters received from local youngsters. They are printed just as received. "Dear sant Claus: "I have not been a very nice girl this vew days but I dont a lot. I want a pear of skat weeles for on the sidewalk and fishing outfit. "Diane Behnke „ "I live at 801 Cooney Hts., McHenry." "Dere Santa Claus: "I have been a preaty good boy. I do npt want a' lot. All I want is a Rip Masters suit and gun and horn and two swords. "Ronald Behnke "I live at 801 Cooney Hts., McHenry." "Nurse, guitar, Zippy. Merry Christmas, v "Jane Walsh" "Dear Santa: "We are good children and try to help all we can. We want Santa to bring my brothers: Michael - steam shovel, boxing gloves, remote control telephone truck. "Albert: Boxing gloves, large basketball and net, snow skates, rotating beacon, crossing gate manuel swith for my train. , "And for me. 19" doty, super mart, cash register, dial ring phone sets. "Santa bring us something out of this will be very happy. Dont for get mother and father. "Debbie, Michael and Albert Kempfer" "Dear Santa, "I help my mother and father. I would like an archery set, a train, army set, fire engine, a lineman tool belt .seld, cowboy guitar, desart patrol set and cowboy suit. I love you Santa. Could you a ride on your sled. "Love "Eugene B. Freund, Jr." "Pat and Chris Wirt* and Tony "Dear Santa Claus. -Chris is my brother, he' Is six yars old he wants a football hat, shoulder pads and cowboy boots. I am seven years and I waiA a cowboy hat and shoulder pads and football hat. «i have a new brother 1m> would like a teddy bear. "Patrick Wlrttf* "Dear &anta: "My name is Dlanne Jung lid I am five years old. For Christmas i would like a two wheeler (Continued on Page 8) Stores Open Evenings Starting December y