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"SERVING THE CHAIN-G- REGION SINCE IS 75" Volume 81 -- No. 41 McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 16, 1956 10c Per Copy DOLLAR DAYS Feb. 17-18 Musin' and Meanderin' Midnight last night, Feb. 15, the deadline for displaying 1956 license plates. Mere possession of the plates will not exempt a motorist from possible arrest so better get the handy man in the family busy with a few simple tools and see that it is firmly attached to the car in a conspicubus place. MdBRY AREA CHURCHES PUN FOR SPECIAL SERVICES DURING LENT; MANY AT WEDNESDAY RITES Word comes that the test Daper which won for Barbara Sanson the title of McHenry homemaker of tomorrow is now entered in competition with 466 other school winners in the state. Word as to the state winner is expected to be released within a few weeks. For the first time in almost a century, the board of supervisors of the county met last Tuesday ^n a place other than the 100- ™ear-old court house.. They gathered at the former Central school building, purchased recently for the purpose of alleviating crowded conditions in t|ie court house. Students and friends of, Paul R. Yanda were proud last Monday night when he was honored by being handed the baton as dean of band directors in Mc- ^gaenry county arid asked to lead The select band in one selection of the annual county music festival. The colorful spectacle drew an almost capacity crowd to hear more- than 400 instrumental musicians combine talents in presenting an-hour's concert. % It was the first year that the instrumental and vocal portions have been separated, and while &*&ny missed the grilling finale, "Battle Hymn of« the. Republic" number of previous" years, all w©re in accord in their acclaim of the outstanding job done by the band students, their leaders <s and guest conductors, Monday, Feb. 20, may be just another day to most folks, but to a popular McCullom Lake couple, ^Dtto and Emma Pyritz, it marks ' xheir thirty-eighth wedding anniversary. More than twenty of those years have been spent in this community, which they grow to love more and more each year. |Soth members of the pair believe in the old adage ' of not letting the grass grow under one's feet. While the "groom" carries on his sales, work, his fll'bride" handles the book work of the new village of McCullom Lake, which she serves as clerk. {iarry Stinespring was presented with the citizenship award for his outstanding contribution to Boy Scout work by Commander Roy Morrison of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at the annual father and son Scout banquet held last Saturday night. This is a sRew honor, offered by the V.F.W. for the first time this year. Miss Blaine Turner, daughter of the Earl Turners of Ringwood, has been named as one of thirtytwo students on the first semester honor roll at Quincy college. She is a sophomore majoring in lish. Pupils at Edgebrook school are spared the daily walk to the high school now that the new cafeteria there has opened. The opening of such a service is a really big undertaking, say those in charge of its smooth operation, but time and experiencejare rewarded. include McHenry Moose Ip District Enrollment William Phillips, secretary of the Rockford Moose lodge and president of the Illinois Moose dissociation, will be guest speaker at the Third district breakfast enrollment of new members on Feb. 19 at Woodstock. Breakfast will be served at 9 ij.m., followed by the candlelight ceremony at 10 o'clock. A degree staff, consisting of one member from each of the degree staffs in the district, will be in charge of the ritual. The Third district includes all Moose lodges in Lake and McHenry counties. McHenry 'members «re planning to attend. Ash Wednesday, opening the forty-day penitential period of Lent, occurred yesterday, when hundreds filled local churches for special services and in some, for the distribution of ashes. McHenry area Churches of all denominations are making plans for special rites to be held weekly until Easter Sunday, April 1. St Mary's At St. Mary's Catholic church, services will be conducted at 7:30 o'clock Wednesday and Friday evenings. On Wednesday, there will be recitation of the rosary, a sermon and Benediction.. Friday rites consist of Stations of the Cross and Benediction. Morning masses are at 6:45, 7:15 and 8 o'clock. St. Patrick's At St. Patrick's Catholic church, an extra daily mass at 8 o'clock is being added throughout Lent. This is in addition to the regular 7 o'clock rite. Evening rites are Wednesday at 7:30, with rosary, sermon and Benediction, and Friday at the same hour, with Stations of the Cross and Benediction. Oh Friday afternoons at 2 o'clock, there will be Stations of the Cross for the school children. Zion Lutheran Zion Evangelical Lutheran church is planning for special Lenten services each Wednesday evening, one at 7 and the other at 8:15 o'clock. The pastor has chosen to speak on the general theme "He Carried Our Sorrows." On Wednesday, Feb. 22, he will speak on the specific topic, "Betrayed by a Friend." Community Methodist ^ Mrs. Harry ? Stinespring, ^Jri, will review the1 book "Gifts From the Sea" for the first. Lenten program at Community Methodist church on Wednesday evening, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m. This book by Ann Morrow Lindbergh, will provide an excellent introduction to the spiritual adventure of Lent since it stresses the importance of spending time in silence and thoughtful meditation. The program will be preceded by a covered dish supper at 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, March 7, a planned dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m., after which the congregation will gather for worship, with Mr. Corbett speaking on the subject "Jesus' Thoughts in Gethsemane." An inspirational film iii technicolor will toe shown on Wednesday evening, March 21, at 8 p.m. -- "Magnificent Obsession" with Rock Hudson and Jane Wyman. On that evening the Men's Fellowship of the church will com- (Continued on Page 8) LECTURE LUNCHEON GUESTS ARE BLIND WOMAN AND DOG Bernice Clifton of Oak Park and her seeing eye dog, Karla, one of the most remarkable attractions on the American platform, will be guests at the Lecture Luncheon club meeting on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 1 o'clock at Grayslake. Bernice Clifton and Karla, a puje bred German Shepherd, have been greeted by enthusiastic audiences everywhere. Not only has Miss Clifton made a great record as a lecture attraction. ImtVduring the war, also, made a distinct contribution to the American Red Cross, serving in the canteen porps, knitting and giving words of encouragement to the mentally and physically afflicted soldiers. She told the men, as she tells her • audiences, that a handicap is not the end of the world for those who have it but is the realization of a fuller life than they have ever known existed. A lecture tour of 10,000 miles during a year is far from being unusual, but when made by a young blind woman, accompanied only by her dog, it is a remarkable tribute to human courage and canine intelligence. GIRL SCOUT BOARD MEMBERS DISCUSS JOINING COUNCIL On' Monday, Feb. 13, the Girl Scout board members of McHenry met With representatives of local organizations to discuss plarfa fo* Jogftk ^SOUjta. Joining, JL, council. Leaders fdfel they will have the cooperation of the community and intend to, keep the public informed as to what takes place at future study group meetings in the couifty. Those attending Monday evening's meeting were Earl Walsh, representing the City Council, Donald Johnson of the Chamber of Commerce, and Nick Miller and Frank Gregory of the Kiwanis club. Adult Girl Scouts attending were Mesdames Ralph xSmith, Arnold Eckstein, Milton E. Olson, Stuart Engh, Roy Miller, Clyde Bailey, Elmer Antonson, A. J. Wirtz and Frank Gregory. STEAL (FROM SULK MACHINE - The milk vending machine" in McHenry was broken into some time Saturday morning and an undetermined amount of money taken. Investigation is being carried out by local police. WED FIFTY-THREE YEA|tS On Saturday, Feb. 18, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Peet of north Park street will mark their fifty-third wedding anniversary. They will observe the occasion the following day, when their children will gather at the Peet home for dinner and a day of visiting. Edd Peet and Miss Maude Slawson of Harvard were married in that city in 1903 and have made their home in this community ever since. The bride of fifty-three years is a native of the neighboring city, while Mr. Peet hails from Minnesota. Tt*hey farmed for many years, moving to McHenry after fortyone years spent near Ringwood. Of five daughters, three are living and will join in Sunday's celebration. They are Mrs. Ben (Lucille) Fout of Spring Grove, Mrs. Ralph (Dorothy) Clay and Mrs. Dave (Edna) Porter of Rockford. They also have six grandchildren and one greatgrandson. Mrs. Peet, at 74, is in good health and very active. Mr. Peet, 76, has been confined to his home most of the winter but expects to be enjoying the approaching spring, weather outBide. c Of c K ACTIVE Will! CITY BUSINESS* Discuss Futa® Of Marine Day Ai Special Meeting A meeting of the board' < directors of the Chamber Commerce was held Tuesday noon, with a financial report and minutes of the last'meeting read by the secretary. It was voted by thoae attending to present a check for fifty dollars to Jiarold Aim inreeogoition of past service to thp cqmmunity as chief of police*.. Announcement was made tbftt there are now sixty-two paid-up members of the organization. Various committees were, discussed and possible chsitttien named. A special meeting of the board is being planned for the near future to determine the advisability of continuing with Mttrine Day as it is or conducting it on a smaller scale under a new name. A motion was made to invite the City Council, or representatives of it, to be present at,the next regulaj: meeting--<*f^ the Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 27 to discuss the letting of bids on the new sewage disposal plant. The city's street department was complimented by the board for their efficiency this winter *n seeing that all intersections and other hazardous travel areas were covered with cinders at' aft times, thus helping to prevent accidents, All c. of C. members are urged to attend the next regular ousting, which will be held the evening of Feb. 27. Give American Youth Program Pupils of St. Patrick's Catholic school are in rehearsal for the presentation two nights of their annual American youth program. The entertainment will be offered Tuesday evening, Feb. 21, and Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the1 church hall. Tuesday's program will feature "The Wizard of Oz" by the first grade, "On Strike" by the third grade and a minstrel by grades five and six. The St. Patrick Toppers will also perform. On Wednesday night, the second grade will present "Cinderella," the fourth grade, "Classroom Boners," girls of seventh and eighth grades, "Tea and Algebra," and the boys of those grades, "Around the Campfire." Parishioners who have children in school have already received their tickets. Others interested in attending the performances may purchase theirs after the masses on Sunday, Feb. 19, or at the door. EMMA WAGNER, 83, DIED UNEXPECTEDLY AFTER RECENT Nursing Students Awarded Caps iMiss Peggy Whiting, Miss Joapn Hughes and Miss Arleen Necherbecki were among a class of forty-three students to receive their caps last Sunday after having completed five months of freshman training at St. Therese Hospital School of Nursing, Waukegan. The girls are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Sibre „ Whiting and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hughes of the McHenry area and Mr. and Mrs. John Necherbecki of Wauconda. Rev. Fr. Hayes, chaplain of the hospital and instructor at? the school, gave the blessing as each girl received her cap and cape. This was the first time in the history of SSt. Therese School of Nursing that two former graduates had daughter* following their career in the same school. 'Mrs. Whiting was asked to cap htSr daughter, Peggy, and Mrs. Oelia Dargis of Waukegan capped hdr daughter, Alice. FOUNDERS' DAY OBSERVANCE OF PTA IS PLANNED The McHenry Community P.T.A. will meet Thursday, Feb. 23, at 8:15 o'clock in the«,high school cafeteria, with .a Founders' Day observance planned. A school activities program has been arranged, with student participation. There will be folk dancing by children of Edgebrook school, and the junior high students, grade 8-C, are preparing an historical skit of McHenry to present. Mr. and Mrs. George Massey of Woodstock will give a short talk on why we need boojcs for oh* children. The Masseys will, finish the books for the annual P^vT.A. book fair which will take ce Tuesday, March 6. 17, marks tjie e "National"" "Congress: of Parents and Teachers and a phenomenal growth has been enjoyed since that day in 1897 in Washington, D.C., when 2,000 mothers met for the first time to' form such an organization. There, is a prediction that 10,000,000 members will be reported at the 1956 convention -- making it one of the largest organized groups in the country. |fcr)day, Feb. AERO CLUB PETITION Petitions carrying' more than 500 names were filed in the office of County Clerk Woods this week by the Aero club of McHenry county, asking for a hearing. March 5 has been set, when petitioners will request that the question of an Airport Authority be submitted to the voters at the April primary. TWELVE SPEEDERS Tfiwefve were given tickets for speeding in the city this past week. There tfas one other traffic violation recorded by local police also. LIGHT TORCH OF HOPE Photo by Kolin This torch of hope was erected on the island at the corner of Elm and Front streets by Explorer Scouts as their contribution to the Heart fund observance ^during the month of February. Kneeling in the front are Eugene Dietle and Norman Eggert. To the left, standing, are Scoutmasters Hugh Kirk and Joseph Moffett. To the right are William Kirk, Douglas Brusso, Peter Charrey and Jim Kirk. Assessed Value Oi County Told The assessed valuation for McHenry county has been made known,- including personal property, lands and lots, railroads and utilities. The figure for 1955 is $220,475,704, which is $8,974,- 661 higher than the preceding year. 4 The increase, according to County Clerk Raymond D. Woods, was brought about for the most part by an increase in personal'property and real estate. Part of thtf personal property increase was in assessments of automobile, which jumped from $6,328,035 in 1954 to $9,285,460 -in -4955k-'Responsible * to «. greaty extent for this increase is the law directing that duplicates of driver's licenses be recorded in the office of the county clerk. The assessed valuation of railroads was down in 1955 to $5,686,284. The Chicago and North Western, however, was assessed $5,134,464 and remains one of the largest corporation taxpayers in the county. McHenry " township's assessed valuation was $32,939,282, ranking second only to Algonquin with $38,736,120. Others include the following: Riley, $4,730,655; Marengo, $13,- 078,363; Dunham, $6,648,983; Chemung, $16,110,489; Algonquin, $4,949,090; Hartland, $5,746,677; Seneca, $5,319,285; Coral, $6,- 780,068; Grafton, $11,120,169; Dorr, $28,369,193; Greenwood, $8,121,604; Hebron, $7,243,164; Richmond, $7,458,544; Burton, $2,313,570; Nunda, $20,810,439. The work of extending taxes is now starting in the county clerk's office, after which the books will be turned over to the county treasurer, Vernon Kays. Drive Coefmu©s; . Nome Valentine Contest Winners Mrs. Etcinui Wagner of 139 N. Riverside Drive died unexpectedly at Memorial hospital Monday morning, Feb. 13, at the age of 83. She had been confined there since suffering injuries in a fall sixteen days ago in her home. The deceased was born Oct. 1, 1872, in Chicago and had made McHenry her home for about seventeen years. Survivors include her husband, Albert; two sons, Herbert of Lake county and Harold of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. Lillian Kelter, and a brother, Walter Brooks, of McHenry; also five grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. The body rested at the Peter M. Justen funeral home until 11:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, when Rev. J. Elliott Corbett officiated "at last rites. Burial was in St. Lucas cemetery, Chicago. McHenry Explorer Scouts literally and figuratively lit the torch of hope for millions suffering from heart diseases today and those who may be victims tomor- ° NEW CENSUS [FIGURE A report from the supervisor of special census taken in the City of McHenry the past week gives a preliminary count of 2,i748 persons residing within the city limits. Persons who may not have been contacted, may report to the city clerk this week. Mrs. Anna Miller and Mrs. Elizabeth Michels returned home Tuesday from a three-week vacation trip to Florida. The lighted torch of hope is a iymbol of the American Heart association and its affiliates and represents an investment of thirteen million Heart Fund dollars channelled intp scientific research and an additional substantial sum applied to the advancement of professional and public education, as well as community service programs. The lighted torch means that in communities throughout America, people are giving their earnest support to the work of locfSI Heart associations by doing sdmdthing about it as folks are doing in McHenry. The lighted torch reminds us that our gifts and gifts of millions of other people nation-wide, during the month of February, will make possible a continued search for help and cure of the disease which is responsible for 55.6 per cent of the total deaths, and claims 32.5 per cent of lives in so-called productive years, 25 to 65. The figures are compiled by the Bureau of Vital Statistics of the Illinois Department of Public Health. The torch remihds that in 1965 gifts by the people of Illinois reached the amount of $197,354 and a 1956 goal is set at $350,000. Giving may come from civic, social and religious groups; it may come from Individuals or business institutions; it may come from individuals - or business institutions; it may come by way of bequests or memorial gifts upon the death of a relative or friend. Checks may be made to clear through McHenry Heart Fund committee, of which Mrs. Joseph X.- Waynne is general chairman and Mrs. Bernard Matchen is treasurer, " or they may go directly to Illinois Heart Association, 526 Eteventh Street, Springfield, 111. Valentine ^ontest The Heart Fund Valentine contest ended Saturday, Feb. 11. Judges selected winners and awards were presented at open house Sunday, Feb. 12, by Van Sells at 312 East Elm street, McHenry. Out of 100 applicants for rules and kits, fifty young people submitted valentines for judging. Winners were the following: Jim Pierson won the first high school award. In the 5 to 7 age group, winners are Katherine Francke, first, Renee Leight, second, Suzane Richards, third, and Sandra Scott honorable mention. In thet 8 MARCH 12 DEADLINE FOR APRIL PRIMARY VOTE REGISTRATION With the April 10 primary in the not-too-distant future, those of voting age are reminded again that only properly registered electors may vote. Properly registered voters do. not have to re-register, but those who have reached the age of 21,' registered voters who have changed their name by marriage or otherwise, or voters who have moved from one precinct to another within the county ' must register; also, voters who are registered in another county and are now residents of McHenry county. fhet . gegwtefing at the county clerk's office is March 12. Special deputy county clerks and deputy registration officers will also take care of. the registration in the individual communities. These include Albert Krause and James G. Kupec, McHenry; Justus Kellner, Wonder Lake; Mrs. Margaret Erhardt, Lilymoor; Fred J. Smith, Johnsburg; Gharles J. Freund, Spring Grove; Mrs. Marjorie Davidson, Island Lake; and Leo Karls, Richmond. News About Our Servicemen CII? MERCHANTS AREOfTEMW HNEVAUJES ..Expect Eecard Numbers To Visit Stores Two Days McHenry folks are busy this week making out lists of items which will be a "must" to buy on Dollar Days. Twenty-two merchants have spent a great deal of time gathering together some of their finest merchandise to offer during the two dollar days, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 17 and 18. Thejr> have made a special effort tb^Include; items of interest-, to all members of the family* from tl^e baby to. the. oldest member. : {Home Items Spring .is the ideal time to1 beautify the hbme and what better way than to take advantage of the wonderful offers being made. Items on sale are not all of a seasonal nature; the majority are articles of value of use, any time. Dollar Days, conducted' semiannually, prove fortunate for all who take advantage of them. The buyer is not only offered fine merchandise at a fraction of the original price but their purchase gives business men an opportunity to re-stock their shelves with the very latest merchandise in anticipation of the approaching spring and summer season. EIGHT DOGS RUNNING LOOSE PICKED UP " BY LOCAL POLICE 7 th Div., Korea--Army Spe cialist Third Class Frank L. -Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie L. Smith, Route 1, McHenry, recently was assigned to the 7th infantry division in Korea. Continuing its training, the "Bayonet" division is the only U.S. Army division that has remained in Korea since the ceasefire. Specialist Smith, a scout in Battery B of the division's 57th Field Artillery Battalion, was stationed at Camp Chaffee, Ark., before arriving in the Far East in December, 1955. Continued on Page 8 Seventh Army, Germany -- Thomas J. Adams, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Adams, 500 N. Court street, McHenry, recently was promoted to specialist third class while serving with the Seventh Army's 502d Engineer Pontoon Bridge company in Germany. An engineer parts clerk in the 502d, Specialist Adams arrived overseas in December, 1954, from Camp Chaffee, Ark. Before entering the Army in July, 1954, he was graduated from McHenry Community high school. „ Walter Thursday Miller returned last from Seoul, Korea, where he has spent the past seventeen months as a truck driver with the Army engineers. The young man, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Miller of Ringwood, joined the Army twentyone months ago and during his year and a half in Korea made many friends among the civilian personnel and Army men there. He reports the weather much the same as in this part of the United States except for a prolonged rainy period during June and July. The McHenry. police depart* ment has picked up eight dogs in the last, two. weeks, which havei been- taken to:., the hospital Dr. R S. Fike, veterinarian. , Pet owners from outside the city limits, as well as those in McHenry, are warned that an^F, dogs running loose in town Willi be picked up. They will he held fcr five days and, if unclaimed, will be disposed of. There is a charge of three dollars to get any dog back that has been picked up by the police. If an owner claims a dog which has not had a rabies shot, it must be given before its release to owner. Prestidigitator Will Entertain Kawaaiara Herbert McCoy, a professional card man and magician, will be guest entertainer at the new Kiwanis club of' McHenry meeting on Monday, Feb. 20. His services have been obtained by the McHenry Township Kiwanians ' the new club. During the war, Mr. McCoy, entertained the G.I.s since then has appeared on several television programs and has aided in police work on many occasions.* Guests are always welcome at Kiwanis meetings. Reservations for the luncheon may be made by calling Mrs. Gertrude Barbian at 885 before Saturday. The meeting will be held at the V.F.W. clubhouse on Monday at 12:10 pjn. MOURN DEATH *?fr . MBS. HELENA PAT The community last mourned the passing of McHenry's oldest residents, Mrs. Helena Hay, for whom slrvices were held Feb. 8. She was #1 years old and had Hived in this area her entire lifetime.,