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A ~ H ' s'^ - t f % s / - * j 4 « L ' THE MCHENRY V "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Volume 82 -- No. 5 McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1956 • }. , Annual Harvard Milk Day will have added attractions this year when the neighboring city observes its- centennial in conjunction with the, usual festivities in "the milk center of the1' world." The program opened Wednesday and will continue through Saturday, when a colorful parade ciwill march down the Milky Way at 1:30. A sixty-fotfr-page centennial - edition of the Harvard Herald was distributed last week, its publisher being Lowell Nye, a former McHenry boy. fjj;1 One of the sure signs of summer comes each year when a stop sign is placed near the each on Riverside Drive for the urpose of slowing down traffic and giving protection to children who use the swimming area. Wise words of encouragement to local seniors concerning ambition to reach their goal in life were given by Fr. Edward C. Coatfley, pastor of St. Patrick's church, as he addressed them on Baccalaureate night. ^ This was the first year that the size of the graduating class made it imperative that the solemn rite be held in the school gym. It was impressive indeed, with the seniors marching in beautiful dark blue caps and gowns, trimmed in white. One of the city's finest Memorial Day parades was held in ^McHenry last week Wednesday fiend attracted quite a crowd of interested persons along the line of march. The solemnity of the occasion was impressive and the spirit of those fortunate enough to have returned to march was a source of pride to their family and friends. Noteworthy was the appearance of the V.F.W. drum and bugle corps in their new uniforms. which attracted consider- "able attention. Continued difficulty , in reaching emergency scenes is reported this week through the thoughtlessness of drivers who fail to pull to the side of the road when a fire truck, rescue squad or ambulance attempts to pass. Those who operate such service vehicles ask the cooperation of *^SJthe public in observing these rules of courtesy. "Magic in music" might well express the quality which Sister Andreella of St. Mary's school seems to possess when it comes to obtaining beautiful sound from mere notes. Both of her choirs and music students of the school kept a rge audience entranced with he beauty of their singing and playing at a program last week, all of which was- 'further enhanced by clever staging. Another successful Poppy day has been reported by the local V.F.W. and Legion posts and their auxiliary units. The story of the cooperation between these two veterans' units is not told *C requently enough, this community being one of the few where the two organizations work together rather than as rivals. Open house in observance of their silver wedding anniversary is being held June 16 at Memorial hall, Johnsburg, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Peter H.- Smith. VThere will be dancing and a so- Sfeial evening after 7 o'clock. Courtesy always pays -- but don't pull up on the road to success and let the other fellow go ahead. PASS ORDINANCE FOE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS © In a final move to complete financing the extensive improvements *t the city of McHenry disposal plant, the City Council, at regular meeting Monday evening. voted to pass an ordinance providing for the issue of refunding bonds. This is an exchange of the $160,000 issue on a par for par basis, reducing the time of payt^ nent from the year 1975 to 1969. with a resulting savings of close to $15,000 in interest over the term of the outstanding bonds. TWO SERIOUSLY HURT H AUTO ACCIDENT FRIDAY Marie Sieffan, 16, Recovering From Skull Fraclure Two of three local girls involved in a serious auto accident on Friday of last \j/eek are showing improvement but are still confined to Memorial hospital. The third was released after treatment for minor injuries. Marie Steffan, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Steffan, sustained a basal skull fracture and a fractured pelvis and was unconscious for more than twenty- four hours. Although her condition remains grave, she is showing satisfactory progress. Sandra Wirtz, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A1 Wirtz, suffered four broken ribs, cuts and bruises and is still confined to the hospital. She expects to come home this weekend. Joanne Weyland of Burton's Bridge had two broken ribs and was released after treatment. At the close of the morning school session Friday, the three girls drove a friend, Nancy Swanson, a senior, to her Wonder Lake home. It was upon their return on the blacktop road that the accident occurred. It is believed that Marie, who was driving the family car, failed to realize that the intersection was so close until too late to stop. In applying the brakes, the car skidded on loose gravel resulting from recent road resurfacing. It travelled across the highway before hitting a tree broadside. Fortunately, Dr. S. L. Ruggero of Wonder Lake was passing only minutes after the crash occurred. He was able to administer aid which is credited with saving Marie's life. The Steffan car, a 1955 model, was destroyed. MARKERS PLACED ON ALL VETERANS' GRAVES IN CITY The local Legion post has made up and installed grave markers on all veterans' graves in the local cemeteries. For many years, John Dreymiller, who is so well known for his work with veterans, has been in charge of the annual task of placing the Legion flag on the grave of all servicemen buried in McHenry cemeteries. As the years have passed by, his job has grown from a few to almost 200. It was voted by the Legion some time ago to install permanent grave markers, a project which was completed only last week. TTie rifle squad provide^ the labor in making them. McHenry Man Injured la Minor Accident Bert Harrison suffered head and chest injuries when his car left the road and went into a ditch on Country club road one day last week. According to information he gave to police, his foot slipped from the brake and hit the accelerator, resulting in the accident. He was treated by a local physician and then removed to Memorial hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rees are the parents of a daughter,. born June 1. Mrs. Rees is th^ former Emily Simon. Honor Seniors At Commencement ' v f . 107 SENIORS RECEIVE DIPLOMAS AT IMPRESSIVE GRADUATION PR06RAR SPECIAL AWARDS SVH TO SIXTEEN PRIZES GIVEN FOR ORIGINAL AND BEST DECORATED BIKES RICHAIID WISSELL KATHLEEN ANGLESE ROBERT CORMIER PAUL JESSUP Begin Summer Band Concerts The first of a series of eight summer band concerts will be held on the high school grounds Wednesday, June 13, at 8 o'clock, according to the director, Paul R. Yanda. In previous years, the* first four programs were played in the band shell in the city park and the last four at the school. However, last fall the condition of the shell was such that it was deemed advisable to tear it down and until a new one is erected, concerts will be played in the one location. The school offers added opportunity for featuring guests since a piano and an amplifying systain are available. The following will be selections played in the first program next week: "The Star Spangled Banner" March, "Our Director" •-- Bigelow Waltz, "The Band Played On" j -- Ward and Palmer Overture, "The Narrator" -- Buchtel Selection, "Home On The Range" -- arranged by Briegel March, "The Billboard" -- Klohr Intermezzo, "Ung Kung Foy Ya" -- King Waltz, "II Bacio" (The Kiss) -- Arditi Overture, "The Bronze Eagle" -- Graham Trombone Novelty, "Trombone Toboggan" -- Weber March, "Connecticut" -- Nassaun Fox Trot, "Margie" -- arranged by Buchtel A Rural Medley, "The Hoe Down" -- arranged by Yoder Medley, "Chaser March" -- arranged by Yoder Finale, "God Bless America" -- Berlin. VARIOUS CLASSES AT FAIR EXPECTED TO ATTRACT MANY Attractive to farm and 4-H youth in the county is the new premium book for the 1956 McHenry county junior fair, which will be held at the fairgrounds Aug. 2, 3, 4 and 5. It contains rules and regulations covering all of the three divisions, open class, 4-H and F.F.A. Any youth in the county can find something to take to the fair and enter in a class to win prize money or a ribbon. In open class, there are some 267 different classes or show rings grouped into eleven departments. There are eighty-eight classes ' in 4-H agriculture and seventeen in home economics, besides thirtyfour different exhibits. The F.F.A. has 177 classes. Judges are paid professionals in their fields .and come from outside the county. In general, Thursday will be F.F.A. dayj, Friday is 4-H day and Saturday is open class. Special events include a horse pulling contest Thursday night, harness races Saturday and SiMfc. day afternoons, children's riding horse contest Saturday and adult horse show Sunday. Two other events are the tractor pulling contest Friday p.m. and the livestock auction Sunday morning. Plan Thirty-Eighth Home Bureau Meeting McHenry county Home Bureau will hold its thirty-eighth annual meeting July 17 at Westwood school, Woodstock. j The afternoon event will in- I elude a business meeting and re- j ports of the work of the 675 I members in twenty-five Home j Bureau units in McHenry coun- j ty. Entertainment features also will tie presented. Two county executive board members, Mrs. Jafties Higgins, Marengo, and Mrs. James Holmes, Woodstock, are cochairmen for the event. Newly Ordained Priests Named To Serve Churches In McHenry Area The queen contest held in conjunction with Marine Day will get under way next week. Watch next week's issue of the IMaimlealer fur details. Appointments of newly ordained priests to assistant pastorates in this area were announced the last of the week by the Chancery office in the Rockford diocese. They included' Fr. William P. Collins to St. Patrick's church, McHenry: Fr. Alfred P. Kruk to Christ the King church. Wonder Lake; and Fr. Andrew J. Plesa to St. Peter's church, Spring Grove. Fr. Collins offered his first Solemn Mass on Sunday, May 27, at noon at St. Margaret of Scotland church, Chicago. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Collins of Chicago. Tlie young priest studied at Quigley Preparatory seminary and later pursued the study of philosophy and theology at St. Mary of the Lake seminary, Mundelein, and St. Procopius seminary, Lisle, III. It may be July 1 before Fr. Collins comes to McHenry for i he is leaving this month on a | trip to Ireland with his family. Other Assignments Fr. Kruk offered his first mass at Holy Innocents church, Chicago. He completed his education in philosophy and theology at Saints Cyril and Methodius seminary, Orchard Lake, Mich., after studying at Quigley Preparatory seminary. Fr. Plesa is the son of Andrew Plesa and Mary Plesa of St. Mary's parish, DeKalb. He studied at DeKalb township high school, Northwestern university and the University of California at Los Angeles before taking up his philosophical studies at St. John university, Collegeville, Minn. His four years of theology were completed at St. Mary seminary, Baltimore, Md. His first mass was offered at St. Mary's church, DeKalb, and he will take over duties at Spring 1 Grove on June 8. Name Models For OES Style Revue The fashion show being sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star of McHenry at the Country Club on June 14 is only a week away. Although it often seems that actually time does "fly," members remind that in this busy season it not only flies but is jet-propelled and thus they urge the early purchase of tickets for this interesting event. Mrs. Arthur KJingberg, worthy' matron, and Mrs. George Kricki, general chairman, suggest that this be done at once. Since there will be two presentations of the show, one at a 1 p.m. luncheon and the other at 7 p.m. dinner, all are assured of comfortable viewing from their own tables. Tickets may be obtained from the following committee members: Mrs. Larry Silva, Mrs. William Pries, Mrs. Roy Dodil, Mrs. Arthur Klingberg, Mrs. Irving Lishamer, Mrs. Carroll Dietle and Mrs. George Kricki. Original models from well known designers will be presented, including lingerie by Rogers, Rose Marie Reid bathing suits, dresses by Claire Mc- Cardell, who was just presented top. design award at a New York showing; also Ann Fogarty. Lanz, Eisenberg and Rappe. To complement these fine fashions, there will be suede and leather coats, purses and jewelry; in short, all the accoutrements of milady's wardrobe necessary to our way of life here in the lakes region. The models who will show these styles are all from this community and include Mrs. Francis Marion and Jean Marion, Mrs. Anthony Varese, Mrs. Chase Koch, Gisele Alberts, Barbara Zenk, Judy Freund, Carole Jepsen and Barbara Bernier. SPECIAL AWARDS PRESENTS) TO 17 STUDENTS Scholarship And Other Attributes Determine Winners Not only high school seniors but their younger brothers and sisters completing eight years of education were in line for honors at graduation exercises this past week. At the junior high school program held in the high school gymnasium Tuesday night, several were given special recognition. Kenneth Larson and Kaaren Olson received the Legion awards and Henry Houck and Barbara Kricki the Chamber of Commerce watches. Judith Hans and Richard Johnston had previously been presented with the Kiwanis awards. Both local parochial schools also honored eighth grade graduates at promotional programs held on Sunday. At St. Mary's school, Rt. Rev. Msgr. C. S. Nix conducted exercises at the 8:30 o'clock mass. Carol Diedrich was awarded the Chamber of Commerce award, as was Jerome Freund. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Diedrich and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Freund- Miss Diedrich and Harold Justen, son of the Harold M. Justens, were the recipients of the Kiwanis awards given at a recent dinner. The American Legion medal and certificate awarded for scholarship, loyalty, sincerity and patriotism was won by John Gates, son of John C. Gates of Lakeland Park, and by Maribeth Kauss, daughter of the George J. Kausses. At St. Patrick's school, Michael Brown and Joan Adams won the Legion awards, Michael Low and Carol Stritar the Chamber of Commerce watches and Ann Peschke and Donald Parisi the Kiwanis honors. They POLICE ASSIST IN REUNION OF FAMILY AFTER ABDUCTION McHenry police were called to assist in apprehending a driver who left the city, travelling east, abducting Mrs; Richard Miller and young daughter, hitchhikers, on Memorial Day. Mr. and Mrs. Miller and the little girl had come here from the South and near the Illinois border obtained a ride. On reaching McHenry, the driver asked Mr. Miller to go into the tavern on the pretext of buying a needed item. When he returned, the car was gone, along with his wife and daughter. Through local authorities, the Lake county sheriff's patrol was notified and the car was stopped within a short time. Mrs. Miller and daughter were taken to Madison, Wis., where they were reunited with their husband and father. SIX TO GRADUATE AT ST. PETER'S SCHOOL JUNE 10 Eighth grade graduation at St. Peter's school, Volo, will take place Sunday, June 10, at 8 o'clock in the evening at the church. The graduates are William Brown, Donald Hayden, Kenneth Paddock, Diane Wieser, Janet Grasser and Kathleen Purtell. Rev. Fr. George Schark will distribute the diplomas. RED CROSS MEETING • The annual meeting of the Woodstock branch of the American Red Cross is to be held June 12 at 4 o'clock at the chapter headquarters for the election of officers for the coming year. are the sons and daughters of the Charles Browns, the Alfons Adams, the Frank Lows, the Frank Stritars, the Bernard Peschkes and the Frank Parisis. The graduates joined the line of march attired in royal blue caps and gowns. June 11 SeYenth Begistratlon Boy For Annual Summer Speech Clinic TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS Ten speeders were apprehended in the city by local police during the week. Other traffic violations included two stop sikrn violations, two arrested - for drinking and driving and one for making a "U" turn. Allan Leibsohn arrived home on Sunday from Thomas Jefferson school, St. Louis, Mo., where he has completed his junior year. Monday. June 11, is registration day for the seventh annual summer speech clinic, sponsored by the McHenry County Association for Crippled Children and Adults, with the cooperation of the Woodstock board of education, District 72. Any child or adult with a speech disorder is qualified to receive the services of this speech school. The individual need not be previously referred for therapy by the school, but should be a resident of McHenry county. - This year, the cost of services is completely underwritten by the Easter Seal agency. Three certified speech therapists are on the staff in order that all referrals may be accepted for treatment. The therapists are Miss Ruth Kubly -of Marengo, Miss Joan McKoan of Dundee and Mrs. Mildred Derr of Woodstock. The six weeks' speech clinic begins June 11 and ends July 20. AH classes will be held at Dean street school in Woodstock. On registration day, each child will receive a speech, hearing and oral examination. On Tuesday, he will receive a general physical examination by a staff physician. Seventy-seven referrals have been received so far, but persons wanting speech help may register on Monday even if they have not been previously referred by a physician or hy t ho school. News About Our Servicemen Three men from McHenry county were listed as May volj unteers for induction into the I Army by local Board No. 159 of ! Selective Service. They included , Richard T. Sokolowski of Mc- I Henry. Scott Bacon is now enroute ! with the Army ordinance corps ; to Germany, where he will work ' with the telephone division. Edward J. Sikora, airman ap- • prentice, USN, son of Mr. and j Mrs. Edward J. Sikora of Route 3, McHenry, is serving aboard the Atlantic Fleet attack airj craft carrier USS Lake Cham- I plain. The Lake Champlain is j undergoing overhaul and repairs at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York, N.Y. j Army Pfc. Kenneth M. Died- 1 rich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph , J. Diedrich, 508 Waukegan St.. recently was graduated from the non-commissioned officer leadership school at Fort Meade, Md. A tank driver in the second i armored cavalry's tank company. | Diedrich received instruction in ' leadership of units, map reading 1 and other military subjects. Young people between the ages of 8 and 14 are again reminded of the bicycle rodeo, the first of its kind ever held in McHenry, on Saturday, June 23. Decorated bikes will assemble at the city park at 1 o'clock. There wilj be a parade and judging of the best decorated and most original bikes, with one prize being awarded in each division for boys and girls. Following a talk by Chief of Police Joseph Grobel, there will be a potato race for 20-inch bikes, for boys and girls; a shoe scramble, 24-inch bikes, boys and girls; weaving race, 26-inch bikes, boys and girls; coasting race, girls only; paper bag race, boys only; snail race, boys and girls; mystery race, boys and girls. Those interested in the rodeo are reminded that it is necessary to pass the safety lane test to win the grand prize of a bike. 'iiU'lilll!lli'lirii|!l!l!l!nilll!|!|!II|!l!l!l!IPI!|[!l|l|l|!|!|l|1l'liriIlilil!lllil WE OFFER YOU CONGRATULATIONS The sun shone brightly on Tuesday* June 5, and on no one did it cast its rays more radiantly than Mrs. Gertrude Justen. who was observing her ninetyeighth birthday anniversary. The day was made complete when the mailman brought a letter of congratulations to the nonagenarian, bearing the signature of Mamie Dowd Eisenhower. Nearing the century mark, Mrs. Justen is a remarkable woman. Her keen mind keeps pace with physical characteristics which belie both in appearance and endurance, her advanced age. Needlework, which has occupied her time for many years, remains a hobby, although she is no longer able to do fine n was night The high school crowded last (Wednesday) to see 107 seniors pass througjb the doors of the school for the last time after an impressive program in Which a number of them GERTRUDE JUSTEN work. During the last war, although past 80, she chalked up over 1,000 hours of Red Cross work. Even in the peace years which followed, she continued to make lap robes for convalescent servicemen and woolen socks for those in occupation troops. After the age of 70 she was still engaging in mountain climbing trips. Shortly after she and her husband celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1929. the* couple was vacationing in Florida when Mrs. Justen took her first airplane ride, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Her memories are many, including the various stages of growth and progress in McHenry from its very early days. Highlights of these include her wedding day in 1879, the establishment of the N. J. Justen Furniture store in 1&33. and the destruction of the store and much of the Justen.block in the raging fire of April, 1926. Mrs. Justen's son, Peter M., of McHenry, and two daughters. Miss Verena C. Justen of Chicago and Mrs. Leona Marum of Edison Park, visited their mother last weekend to help her observe her anniversary. She also has five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. PUBLIC OPINION BOXES The Chamber of Commerce reminds local residents that public opinion boxes are now located on the side of the fine boxes at the post offices and at the city hall. Members welcome opinions on the current question, "What do You Think of the Proposed Park District?" Following an orchestral selection, the musicians; under the baton of Paul R. Yanda, playefl ? the processional, the "Priests? March from 'Athalia*" as the graduates made their way into the large room for their last meeting as a class. Present Awards Among highlights of the evening was the presentation of - •' awards to outstanding seniors. s Commander Virgil Pollock of ' the Legion made the annual presentation to Kathleen Anglese, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Anglese of Green street, i and Richard Wissell, son of Mr. J and Mrs. William Wissell, Sr., who reside on Rt. 31. Both young people have been active in numerous activities j through their four years in | school. Kathleen has been con- 1 cert mistress in the school or- f chestra, an officer in G.A.A. and chorus, a member of both class play casts and active as a Fu- 1 ture Business Leaders member, as well as homecoming queen T! candidate. | Dick's activities have been equally numerous. He is president of the sectional FJF.A. \ chapter, vice-president of the state F.F.A., an officer of the band, a soloist with the chorus, member of the class play ca$t, and was homecoming king candidate. Runners-up were Jewel May and John Huff. The Chamber of Commerce | awards went to two senior boys • who rated straight "A" aver- j ages during their four years in j school. They are Paul Jessup, 'i son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Jessup of Country Club drive, i and Robert Cormier, son of Mrs; * 1 Percy Cormier of Wonder Lake. ' The C. of C. award is based en- * tirely on scholarship, although | both young men have been acs j tive in many other extra-curricu- 1 lar activities. Scholarships Four special scholarship awards i were made during the evening. these, like the above named honors, being kept a secret until the time of presentation. The scholarships went to these students receiving the highest number of votes by members of the graduating class. They were awarded as follows: Student Council Louise Barbier Memorial scholarship, Robert Cormier, with Daniel Green as alternate; "Friends of the Barbier Family" scholarship^ Paul Jesstyp. with John Sternickle as alternate; McHenry Community Parent Teachers association scholarship, Richard Wissell, with Jean Selsdorf as alternate; McHenry County Pan Hellenic scholarship, a tie between Kathleen Anglese and Ann Lundborg ($50 each) with Marilyn Watson as alternate. All are $100 scholarships. Scholarship awards made by the school for a scholastic average of at least 4.5 went to Kathleen Anglese. Jean and Jane Blake, Robert Cormier. Winn Davidson, Kathleen Freund, Paul Jessup, Kay Kirk, Ann Lund- | borg, Jewel May, Barbara j Schroeder, Jean Selsdorf and | John Sternickle. Barbara Hansen j received honorable mention. j This year's graduates include i the following listed in the order | of their marching ^ommencei ment night. I East Line | Babette Jordan, John Huff, j Shirley Koehler, Robert Cormier, ' Nancy Justen, Robert O'Brien, j Barbara Schroeder. Terry But- ! ler. Elaine Gustafson. Harold i Diedrich, Marlene Ehrhardt, Jack j Powers, Thelmji Neff. Dennis ; Ansell and j Elizabeth Holochwost. Arthur 1 Morris, Diana Pieroni. Karl Stue- ; ben, Anne Lundborg, William | Huemanh, Layne Bucher. Char- | les Majercik. Betty Schaefer, ' Daniel Jurgens. Patricia Mar- , shall. Donald Looze. Kathleen Freund, Kenneth Heldman. Mari- ; lyn Watson. Jerry Jandt and 1 Jane Blake. Arnold Justert. Lois Brefeld. Jerry Smith. Don- I na Brown. Edward Gitligan. Pearl Mathews. Charles Pierce, Catherine Wolf. William Kapche, Diane Munson. Bernard Schmitt, ' Joyce Mangold. Richard Olson, Juiaine Tonyan. Peter Bastian. Eugenie deHavas. Arthur Beck. i Judith DeCicco. Richard Wissell, Barbara McGregor. W ayne i (Continued on Page 8)