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r » s*-i -> * "McHenry friends and relatives have received word from Alice Smith Frazer and daughter, Jeannette, of Grinnell, Iowa, telling of their attendance at the beatification of Pope Innocence XI at St. Peter's in Rome on Oct. 7. The former McHenry resident and her daughter were among the ' 30,000 people Who cheered as )Pope Pius appeared prior to officiating at the ceremonies. Mrs. Trazer reports the rite as the most impressive experience of her lifetime and one ihe will never forget. „ Especially those who have recently moved to McHenry from larger cities are moved by the general spirit of friendliness and cooperation which is so evident in our community. HP A typical example was brought to our attention last week when George Krickl appeared in Chicago before the Illinois Commerce - Commission, seeking a change in truck carrier classification. Nineteen local residents, all businessmen, took time out from their busy day to make an appearance in behalf of the petitioner before the commission representative who was hearing the Vase. Their interest delighted Mr. Kick! and even caused the commission employee to comment . on the unusual spirit of these busy men. McHenry frien^ be happy to learn that tActuand's MiSs Flame, selected during Fire Prevention Week at the Air Force base in Texas, was Miss Gretchen jtfayler, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. j. Eugene Sayler, who resided in McHenry until he entered the dental corps serving at Lackland, a year and a half ago. A large picture in a Texas paper shows the attractive miss posing in her robe and crown after coronation ceremonies at Gateway elementary school, whose students selected her for the title. The 13-year-old girl was crowned by General McCormick, after sb*' W8* a hoisted to her throne on the fire chief's truck and was the center of attraction in a parade. During the week she made a personal appearance on KENS-TV in San Antonio. One of the most interesting students in the local high school is a new junior girl, Senorita Beatrice Barrera of Mexico City, /ilexico. The young lady lives with the Donald E. Mather family on Fox street. J. A. Roesch of Country Club drive is enjoying a two-week flight, as guest of the Brazilian International Airline on their inaugural flight, leaving from O'Hare field, stopping at Sao' Paulo, Curitiba, Iguassu Falls, JRiborao Preto and Rio de Janeiro, v? Mr. Roesch is making the trip as president of the Managers Export club. , Word comes from Northern Illinois State college that Betty Holocfywost, a freshman, has been accepted for the concert (touring) choir at the school. From Monmouth college is a notation that Shirley Thurlwell, also a fresh- «ian, has been chosen as a memer of the school's choir. Scholarships in the third annual search for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow have been increased to $106,000, with three new awards, according to an announcement made last week. Written homemaking examinations will be taken in the local high School and others through- '<9ut the nation on Dec. 4, after Which a McHenry winner will be determined to compete further in state and p&sib]y national competition. The exams, as in the past, will be judged by Science Research of Chicago and McHenry. Seldom has nature endowed the countryside with such vivid color this fall. They call it Indian summer and we haven't found a person who disagrees with it, regardless of its name. Blow-out Cause Of Accident Near MeHanry Blame was placed on a blowout in a front tire for an accident last Thursday night on the Ringwood blacktop in which two youths were slfghtty injured. They were Allan S. Gore, 17. of Crystal Lake, driver of the auto, and James Ed. KdfSsel, 19, of Woodstock, a passenger. The car is said i«> have left the road and overturned, according to sheriffs deputies.. LECTURE CLUB THEATIS HOV. 3 Outstanding Group Of Performers Will Give Two Programs As a cultural addition to McHenry, the Lecture Luncheon club is sponsoring a dance theatre on Saturday, Nov. 3, with both matinee and evening- performances to be given. The children's matinee will start at 3:30 p.m. and the evening program at 8:30 at the McHenry high school auditorium. Outstanding dancers, including a number of well known professional artists, are being brought from Chicago to present what critics say is one of the most unusual and exciting shows to come along in many a year. It carries a cast of sixty-five people with complete settings and costumes that will excite the imagination. It is described as so varied in its presentation that all who attend will go home feeling completely satisfied. The show is produced and directed by Jimmy Barnes and Glenn Roberts, who for the past five years have been staging different musical dance presentations. Varied -Program Among the many headings are selections from "The King and I," with music by Rodgers and Hammerstein; "Diversification for Three" by a trio with a ballet company; "Fantasie in White," with music by Saint Saens and Verdi, a ballet in which the choreographer has endeavored to give expression to the sentiments and visions suggested to him by a creative dream. Especially interesting .to the young will be a portion entitled "New Directions," further divided into three parts--jazz that seems weightless, jazz with wheels and unity of purpose and jazz that swings always. This is an abstract modern ballet to free the mind from eveiy day tensions through the media of modern dance. Mrs. John K. Varese may ~lie contacted for advance purchase of tickets. GOVERNOR OPENS ELM STREET Photo by Kolin The wetttherman smiled on McHenry last Friday when Governor William G. Stratton came to McHenry to cut the white, satin ribbon which officially marked the opening of Elm street after several months of widening and resurfacing. • Pictured, left to right, are Harry Mueller, representing the American Legion; Mayor George P. Freund. Secretary of State Charles Carpentier, Governor Stratton, Contractor Charles Miller and State Senator Robert McClory. Just behind Senator McClory are three majorettes .with the high school band, Joan Collins, Jeannette Freund and Mary Lou Watkins. GIRL SCOUTS TO CONDUCT FINANCE DRIVE THIS MONTH McHenry's Girl Scouts are conducting a finance drive in which they will sell cookies and nuts instead of having a direct doorto- door canvass for contributions. It is hoped the public will be generous .in their support. The Girl Scouts are in need of money to continue their activities and so will be taking orders this week. A street sale will be conducted Oct. 26 and 27. Delinquent Tax Sale Amounts To $32,681.28 From County Treasurer Vernon W. Kays comes an announcement that the delinquent tax sales held in his office last Monday brought in $32,681.28. There were seventeen buyers who bought 339 parcels. Owners of the property sold have two years to redeem it. ' Last year's sale brought $40,- 367.66, with nineteen buyers purchasing 389 parcels. Public Invited To Annual County Craft Day October 26 Handicraft will take the spotlight at McHenry county Home bureau's annual .Craft Day Friday, Oct. 26, at Grace Lutheran church, Woodstock. Activities will begin at 10 a.m. Anyone is welcome to attend the event to see the display of crafts and the handicraft sale. Home Bureau members are contributing craft and needlework items both for display and sale. Mrs. Russell Switzer of Pistakee Lake, is in charge of both phases of the program. Four craft instruction classes will be part of the day's activities and each of the twenty-five Home Bureau units in the county will send representatives to participate in them. After receiving instruction, the women will hold similar classes for handicrafters in their local communities. Each person attending a class will have the opportunity to make at least one article. Cooper enamel jewelry will be taught by Mrs. Otto Zuhlke, Harvard. Winter arrangements, using dried material, will be instructed by Mrs. Walter Anderson Crystal Lake, assisted by Mrs. Walter Shriver, Marengo. • Mrs. J o e R o s u l e k , W o o d s t o c k , w i l l teach the session on block printing, in which each person will make a linoleum block suitable for printing Christmas cards or other greeting cards. The fourth class is on making a clown doll, suitable as a bed doll or a child's toy. Mrs. Lester Koltz, Harvard, will be the teacher, assisted by Mrs. Maynard McCullough, Harvard. HARVEST HOLIDAY BAZAAR PLANNED AT LOCAL CHURCH Christmas Items To Be Featured In Attractive Booths On Thursday, Nov. 1, at 10 o'clock, the annual harvest holiday bazaar presented by members of the W.S.C.S. of Community Medhodist church, will be held in the new church parlors on the corner of Main and Center streets. In the attractive booths visitors will find many things to lighten holiday shopping and provide just the thing for that person on your list "who has everything." The women have been busy for months making aprons, towels, pillow cases and Christmas decorations. Homemade pies, cak^s, cookies and candy will be offered for sale at the bakery and candy booths. Toys and surprise Christmas packages will be at other booths! For visitors who would like to | come for the day, lunch will be j served from 12 to 1:30, and throughout the afternoon, cake and coffee will be availalbe. In the evening from 5:00 to 7:30 the entire family is invited to an old-fashicned chicken and hot biscuit dinner, with homomade pies for dessert. Adult tickets may be purchased in advance from any W.S.C.S member. CONTINUE CASES Four youths who pleaded guilty to breaking into three homes in Lake Defiance last June appeared in circuit court before Judge William M. Carroll last week. Time was granted in order to file petitions for probation. When the petitions for Anthony Fino, 18, and Thomas Connors, 17, of McHenry, John R. Wenzel, 19, of Fox River Grove and Carl Lewalien, 19, of Crystal Lake are filed they will be turned over to Thomas P. Bolger of McHenry for investigation. All four cases were continued until Oct. 26. Miss Marjorie Ann West has enrolled in the National College of Education, Evanston. Hear Burglary Case Of Ringwood Youth, 19 Marvin Darwin, 19, Ringwood was apprehended by sheriff's deputies last Thursday night and charged with the burglary of the John Siedsma home at Union last week. It was reported that $200 in jewelry and assorted goods was found in his possession. Bond, was set at $5,000 and the case continued until today, Oct. 18. TREASURER'S REPORT The monthiy report of County Treasurer Vernon W. Kays to the board of supervisors discloses a balance in all funds on Oct. 1 ol $659,303.12. Expect Big Crowd At Fall Carnival The annual P.T.A. carnival on, Saturday, Oct. 20, between 6 and 9 o'clock in Edgebrook school promises to attract a record crowd for an evening of family fun. The menu for a quick supper before joining activities at .the P.T.A carnival will consist of hot dogs, barbecue beef sandwiches, doughnuts, cake, coffee and pop. Candy and popcorn will also be available. j Plans are being completed >by, committee chairmen to make this years' carnival an outstanding event. Several new attractions are being added *by the games committee. The boot and skate re-sale is being held as a service to the community. Everyone is welcome to an evening of fun, including games, movies, cake-walk and fish- pond* "STAR DUST" NOW IN REHEARSAL FOR NOVEMBER PROGRAM The junior class has selected its cast and rehearsals are under way for the annual production, to be given in November. It is being directed by Miss Frances Zender, who has selected the play, "Star Dust." In the cast are Mary Lou Watkins, Lee Ann Smith, John Perry, Dennis May, Mary Lynn Murphy, Dave Fantus, Zelinda Bennett, Patty Blake, Mary Ann Granger, Jean McGinley, Don Kice, Judy Kolar, Carl Walker, Doris Berkeley* Jean Marion, Nancy Thornton, Phil Audette and Vincent Cina. OFFICE CLERK PVT. JAMES JACKSON Pvt. James Jackson, son of the Ford Jacksons, recently enjoyed a fourteen-day leave after serving at the Marine corps recruit depot and" rifle range at Camp Mathews, Calif., and taking drill and combat training at Camp Pendleton. The young man is now at Twenty-Nine Palms Marine base, which is in the California desert, where he ^serves as an office clerk. His address is "B" Btry., 1st Med. A. A. Mis., Bn. M.C.T.C. Twenty-Nine Palms. Calif. 300 Chickens. Lost In Monday's Fire A fire at the J. W. Ambrose, Jr., farm, known as the Larkin place, two miles south on old Elgin road, caused the destruction of one building, damage to two others and the loss of almost 300 chickens. Flames in the chicken house were noticed* by neighbors about 4' o'clock Monday morning and alarms turned in before members of tjie Ambrose household awoke' to see the building in flames. ^ The chicken house burned to tr#e "ground and a machine shed ifrith a small amount of machinery was damaged: Local firemen extinguished a fire which started in a nearby corn crib and pi-evented the barn and house from catching afire. Although the origin was not determined, it is believed the fire might have started from an old refrigerator, the only piece of electrical equipment in operation in the small buildings. Volunteers were called to Lakemoor Saturday night to put out a grass fire. MRS. STINESPRING NAMED PRESIDENT HOSPITAL AUXILIARY JEANETTE FREUND, JIM HUEMANN REIGN OVER HOMECOMING ^Petite and pretty Jeanett'e Freund, one of last summer's attendants to the queen on Marine Day, was selected by a vote of the entire school as homecoming queen at M.C.H.S. She was crowned Friday night by last year's title holder, Diana Pieroni, While John Huff, 1955 homecoming king, placed the crown on the handsome new king, Jim Huemann. The crowning ceremony and dance followed two days of activity during which perfect weather prevailed for annual fall homecoming activities. With temperatures high in the '7Q's Friday afternoon, a colorful parade made its way through c i f y s t r e e t s . W i n n i n g f l o a t s were entered by the freshmen, who won first place among classes, and the sophomores, second. The former featured a baby and crib and ithe slogan, "We Won't Jjfctby vjj^on." The sophomores had made an attractive paddle wheel and used as their slogan, "We'U Paddle Them." The Future Farmers took first place among organizations and the G.A.A won second place. Serviceman Donald Miller won the prize for the alumnus who travelled the farthest to attend. The i class of 1956 had the most members present since 1950 and the class of 1947 captured honors for those before 1950. This is National Bible Week. Mrs. Harry Stinespring was elected the first president of the new auxiliary of McHenry hospital at an organization luncheon and meeting held at the McHenry Country club recently. Other officers elected were Mrs. Charles Green;, first vice-president; Mrs. John Hogan, Ringwood, second vice-president; Mrs. J. E. Corbett, recording secretary; Mrs. Roy Dodd, Ringwood, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Fred Fradinardo, Lakemoor, treasurer. Approximately 100 women attended the kick-off luncheon and listened . to Miss Manda Roe, hospital administrator, who explained her duties at the hospital and her work as liaison between the auxiliary and hospital board. Guest speakers, Mrs. J. G. Massey, Dundee, past president of the Sherman hospital auxiliary, and Mrs. Kurt Scharbau, Rockford, gave most informative talks which were very helpful in the organizing of the new auxiliary. Mrs. Massey outlined the three objectives of a hospital auxiliary public relations, volunteer service and fund raising. It was decided that those who join the auxiliary through Nov. 4, 1956, will be considered charter members. Many have already requested charter" membership and anyone wishing it may obtain information from the treasurer, Mrs. Fred Fradinardo, Rt. 6, Box 1222- McHenry. HONOR OUTSTANDING 4-H. FFA COUNTY YOUTH NOVEMBER 7 Outstanding 4-H and F.F.A. members of the county will be entertained by the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 7 at the annual banquet held at Grace Lutheran church at 6:30 o'clock. An outstanding speaker in the agricultural field, in the person of Earl Hughes of rural Woodstock, has been selected to talk to the young people that evening. Mr. Hughes has just completed serving with the U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ezra Taft Benson, has, taught, for the University of Illinois and has been a state director for the Illinois Agricultural association. DAY OF RECOLLECTION The Catholic Daughters of America are planning for a day of recollection' on Wednesday, Oct. 24, beginning with Mass at 8:45 o'clock at St. Mary's church. The day's program will be conducted by Rev. Fr. Eugene Baumhofer, formerly assistant pastor at St. Maryto. All ladies are invited to attend. Governor Opens Elm Street Impressive Program Before Cf@wd YOUTH WORK DAY ^The Methodist Youth Fellowship is sponsoring a car wash on Friday, Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The young people say there is no price specified for their work, thus leaving their reward, which benefits the church group, dependent on their conscientious efforts. Details appear in another part of the paper. Large was the crowd and impressive was the program at which the newly widened and resurfaced Elm street was officially opened last Friday morning. E. J. Gausden, alderman, was chairman of arrangements and City Clerk Earl R. Walsh handled M.C. duties. M a n y i n t e r e s t i n g r e s i d e n t s gathered before a patriotically decorated platform at the corner of Green and Elm to hear Governor William G. Stratton discuss the need for better roads and more schools in the state. He alsQr recalled his days as a youth in Lake county and of his trips to McHenry as a member of a baseball team. The governor especially congratulated the high school band, under the direction of Paul R. Yanda, which greatly added to the impressive nature of the program. Other talks were given by Mayor George P. Freund, who expressed his pleasure in the successful completion of the road project; and by Senator Robert McClory, who helped in efforts to have the program put through in 1956. Recognizing Alderman Gausden's outstanding work in the project, the M. C. called upon him to introduce the Senator. Other Guests Others present for the ceremony were Secretary of State Charles Carpentier, Senator Al. Smith, Representatives, Murphy and A. B. McConnell, John P. Manning, candidate for state representative from the 32nd district; Judge William M. Carroll. Mayor James Cooney of Woodstock, City Manager Bill Day of Woodstock, State's Attorney Don Wicks, Assistant State's Attorney C. Russell Allen, Judge Henry Cowlin, State Engineer D. S. Magowan, City Engineer James Rakow, Contractor Charles Miller, Hank Curran of Suburban Oil, Wally COUNCIL in CAPSULE The Plaindealer this week inaugurates a new form of news coverage pertaining to activities of the City Council of McHenry in municipal government. A survey brought out the fact that many readers did not read long * reports. Separate short stories were tried. The survey further showed that some very civic minded persons overlooked these short reports of activities. Not to be discouraged, we have now decided to set up a column of compact items covering points that will keep you posted. (Continued on Page 8) On Monday evening of this week the council received bids on new 2M ton truck to be used at the disposal plant. The following bids were received : Buss Motor Sales. 1956 Ford, $4585.00; A. S. Blake Motors, Inc., 1957 Dodge, $4,890.00, Clark Chevrolet Sales, 1957 Chevrolet, (6 cyl.) $3,926.31, (8 cyl.) $4,- 038.31. Various alternate items were listed by the bidders and recommendations listed. The council members decided to study the bids thoroughly before taking action. -itii,- Albert J. Weiss and A. P. Freund have represented the Chamber of Commerce at city meetings this month. Objections to noise; dust and excessive speeding through the theater parking -lot onto Court Street have been referred to the (Continued on Page 8) THREE COUPLES OBSERVE GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY DURING WEEK AHEAD; ALL PLANNING CELEBRATIONS Publ ic Generosity Aids Handicapped Help has been reported pouring in from many directions for McHenry county's newly organized school for physically handicapped children. The school, which has not been able to get any tax support, is teaching nine children in hastily Organized classes now meeting at the local V.F.W. clubhouse. - Expenses are being paid from the meager treasury of the county's Cerebral Palsy organization. Children are taken in relays during the day for hospital care, where they receive special physical therapy between classes. Recently a parents' group was formed by parents of the students at the school. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dahn of Algonquin are leading the new group. A program of study and regular meetings is planned. Meanwhile, five new board members have been added by the county Cerebral Palsy association, which is sponsoring the school for handicapped children. The expanding organization now has thirty board members in the county. New members are. Mrs. John Crosby and Mrs. Stanley Tanan, both of Crystal Lake, Libby Lilly of McHenry and Mr. and Mrs. Del Vermillion of Ingleside. The Cerebral Palsy group will send its therapist, its president and one other representative to the national crebral palsy convention next montft in Cleveland. In attendance to represent the local chapter will be Therapist Joan Rauschert of Dundee, President Julie Covert of Algonquin and Betty Teter of Algonquin. MYRTLE HARRISON, NOTED RINGWOOD RESIDENT, DEAD Last rites were conducted Saturday afternoon from the Peter M. Justen funeral home for Mrs. Chauncey Harrison, 66, who died Thursday morning, Oct. 11, after an illness of several weeks. Death came at Memorial hospital, Woodstock. Myrtle Wattles Harrison was born Feb. 9, 1890, the daughter of the late Mayor Frank Wattles and Anna Wattles. One of Ringwood's most active ladies, she was an untiring worker for the Ringwood Community Methodist church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She also belonged to the Royal Neighbors of America. Surviving are the widower, Chauncey; a son, Frank, of Ringwood; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Marlowe and Mrs. Carol Donahue of Huntley and Mrs. Amy Brener of Elgin; fourteen grandchildren ,and two brothers, Howard and Glen Wattles of McHenry. Rev. James Reid officiated at last rites, followed by burial in the Carr-Harrison cemetery near Ringwood, GRASS FIRE Firemen were called to Vaupell's subdivision in Griswold Lake Hills to extinguish a grass fire about 8 o'clock Tuesday evening. Three couples, one from McCullom Lake, .one from Johnsburg and the other from Genoa City, former local residents, observe golden wedding anniversaries during the week ahead. William J. Meyers Mr. and Mrs. William J. Meyers of Johnsburg will observe their golden wedding anniversary Saturday, Oct. 20. A Mass of thanksgiving will be read at 8 o'clock at St. John's church, with a reception at 3 o'clock and dinner At 5 p.m. Open house will be held at 7 o'clock, followed by dancing at Memorial hall. Margaret King and William J. Meyers exchanged vows before Rev. Fr. Mehring in St. John's church on Oct. 24, 1906. They have always made their home in the Johnsburg community. Both Mr. and Mrs. Meyers are well and active, she as a member of the Lady Foresters and the Christian Mothers sodality and he with the Holy Name society and the Foresters. Mr. Meyers for many years was a partner in the Artifical Stone company in McHenry. The couple had ten children, five of whom are living, Laura Meyers, William F. Meyers and Elmer G. Meyers of Johnsburg, LeRoy E. Meyers and Mrs. Walter M. (Annabel) Freund of McHenry. James Raineys Mr. and Mrs. James Rainey of Genoa City, Wis., will observe their golden wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Oct. 24. They will hold open house Saturday, Oct. 27, from 2 to 5 in the afternoon and from 7 to 9 in the evening, with friends and rela-' tives invited to their home on Sumner court, Genoa City. The Raineys are well known in McHenry, where they formerly made their home. Theodor Ol9ens A half century of marriage will J be marked by the Theodor Olsens of the village of McCullom Lake' on Saturday, Oct. 20. Maiiy friehd&and reTatives\«?SI^S gather at( /Nativity Lutheran church, Wonder Lake,' at 4 p.m.: * to witness the couple renew their marriage vows. The Rev. Burt023 Schroeder, pastor, will officiate. As a part of the impressive service, Mrs. Martha Wike, longtime family friend, will sing "Jeg Elsker Dig" by Grieg, and "I Love • You Truly." Dinner, by invitation only, will" be served at the American Legion home, McHenry, at 6:30 p.m. Ingeborg Thime and Theodor Olsen were childhood sweethearts in Norway, but were separated when Ted came to America to seek his ° fortune. A few years later, Ingeborg, too, wished to discover for herself the wonders of the U.S. Romance has a way of overcoming all obstacles and the two were united in marriage in Chicago in the study of the late. Rev. Alfred Johnson. Of the living children, four will be on hand for the festivities. They include Ole, Mrs. Theresa Schultz and Mrs. Evalyne (Eve) Levesque of the village and Arthur I. of McHenry. Theodore (J. is a captain in the Air Force and is stationed in Hawaii. During World War II. the Ol- (Continued on page 8) MARRIED FIFTY YEARS Their golden wedding anniversary will be observed by Mr. and Mrs. Theodor Olsen of McCullom Lake on Saturday. Oct. 20. The . couple returned recently from a trip to their native Norway, WhttfS; they spent five months. * £