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"SERVING THE CHAiN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" ?<; 5^ 4 ^ * ' ' ' ' % < Volume 82 -- No. $§ -- 2 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1957 16 Pages 10c Per Copf •S'$. VI I* I Polio In One new name has been ^,dded ,£vto the list of candidates for Office * in the spring city election in Mc- Henry. It is that of Harold Aim, former local police chief, who has filed for police magistrate on the People's ticket. TTio stories which are brought to our attention from time to time on the smallness of the world are many and varied, but some of ^them still leave a warm feeling ^in- the knowledge that chance meetings of old friends occur often enough to assure our not becoming swallowed lip in the growing population. Just such a meeting took place last week and turned a minor accident iijto an almost pleasant experience.' On slippery pavement on a frosty morning last week, a truck ^ was unnoticed emerging from an . alley just vflest of Green and Elm street and was struck by a passing motorist. In alighting from their respective vehicles to look over the ' damage, the truck driver, Darwin Petschow of Elgin, and the motorist, Jacob Koehler, Jr., of Mc- Henry, recognized each other as former'"War buddies. Embarrassing was the moment when police, in making their required report, found both men reluctant to press charges. It was the first meeting of the men since their service days. Now enjoying a twenty-two day cruise to the West Indies and South America aboard a well known Swedish ship are Mrs. Annabel Aicher and Mrs. Gerald . - J. Carev. Twenty-three states and Cana$a_are repr?sen|^Jn the •placps to'be VisiteS?1*" ' The itinerary has ,an interesting international flavor. Among the popular ports of call art Havana; Ciudad Tru.iillo in the Dominican Republic; St. Martin, the half- French. half-Dutch island; Dutch Curacao; Kingston in British Jamaica and La Guaira in Venezuela. Off the beaten'track, the ship \yill stop for a visit at Martinique, a bit of France in the New World; St. Lucia and Barbados in the Windward Islands and Trinidad. Elwood Howell of McHenry, president of the American Dairy Association of Illinois. Inc., has announced the appointment of * Earl M: Hughes of Woodstock as Illinois state chairman for June Dairy Month, 1957. $ The annual event is designed to tell the story of dairy foods and the industry in general to the public, In the past two years it has , become one 6f the biggest food sales campaigns held in this country. A large crowd of friends of Fr. Donald Schuler were on hand in St. Mary's school hall last Monday evening to honor the former as - sistant priest. Fr. Schuler left the local parish two weeks ago to become secretary to the new bishop of the Rock ford diocese. At the tenth annual meeting of the McHenry CoUnty Soil Conservation association, held last Friday evening, Mark Zimmerman of McHenry was presented with the 1956 soil improvement award for iff) his outstanding soil conservation practices the past year. The award was made by Jack Satorius. During the meeting of the county Legion council, held in McHenry last Thursday evening, it was revealed in a roll call of posts that there were 3.037 members signed fpr this year. * McHenry's post ranks third, with 486 members. A man isn't henpecked a§ Tong as ho has a roof over his head and is able to raise it occasionally. SCHULTZ RITES Albert H. Schultz, 73, of Genoa City, Wis., father of Mrs. Mildred Miller of McHenry, died unexpectedly Monday everting at his home. Services are being' held this (Thursday) afternftcn at the Haase funeral heme. CHORAL DEADLINE , The-'McHenry Choral club, now preparing for a spring program the last week in April, will accept new members through next Monday, Feb. 4. The club meets in the music room of the high school. INDICATE NEED FOR TWO SPECIAL SCHOOLS IN AREA 'County Physically ; Handicapped To Be Aided By Action At a meeting held in the county superintendent of school's office on Jan. 24, a special committee reported to the school administrators of McHenry county, the results of their findings in regard to the survey Of needed special education classes and facilities. The survey conducted by this committee indicated definite needs for classes in two areas--the physically handicapped and the eflucable mentally handicapped area. The school administrators approved a motion to establish a class for the physically handicapped children, when eligibilty is definitely determined by medical certification and by parental approval and providing a sufficient number of pupils can be enrolled. Immediate action is being taken to determine this eligibility and the results should be complete by the end of the month of February. Establish Class The most important problem^in regard to the establishment of ilis class was the next item of business, and with the announcement of Rural Community Consolidated District No. 10's offer to house this class, that problem is assumed to be solved. It was generally felt that with the announcement of the establishment of summer classes for the training of teachers in this special field, another major problem was removed. The last barrier, the problem of financing such a protect, is still an . ii^m .of business on the agenda for a future meeting; however, it was believed that boards of education would approve sharing the cost of audi a program. Second 'Consideration Serious consideration was next given to the possibility of a second educable mentally handicapped class for the county. At the pres- TWO PRESENTED PLAQUES Don Peasley Photo 1 Plaques recognizing valuable contributions to the McHenry county chapter of the Illinois Association for the Crippled, Inc., were presented recently by Harry C. Kinne, president (center). Dr. John Tambone, right, one of the founders and first president qf the organization, was presented one of the plaques. Roy Stackhouse, formerly of McHenry and now commander of Woodstock Veterans of Foreign' Wars, accepted- the second plaque on behalf of VFW Post 5040. The VFW has furnished rent-free quarters in the ,VFW building since April 1, 1954. Growth of the services provided by the Easter Seal Organization and the need for increased • funds were among Business highlights reported during the meeting. FAMILY DRIVEN FROM HOME IN SATURDAY FIRE (Continued on Page 8) Two fires, one of a serious nature, occurred this week in the McHenry community. Causing most damage was the one at McCullom Lake, where flames of unknown origin resulted in the interior of the Gene Johnson home being gutted about 4:40 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Three of the seven Johnson children were reported to have been sleeping at the time of the fire and had to leave the house in night clothes to avoid being burned. The second fire occurred at the Bryan residence at Lakemoor early Monday afternoon when ah oil heater overflowed and caught afire. Little damage was reported except to the water heater. : SPEAKER URGES GRATITUDE TO BUILDERS OF HOME CMMUMTY. WITH PLEDGE OF MDIVML COHTRSUHM Combining keen wit with a knowledge of, and feeling for, the problems of a small city and its individual citizens. Rev. John B. Hubbard, pastor of St. Mary's Episcopal church, Park Ridge, in addressing the annual Chamber of Commerce meeting Tuesday evening, stressed the importance of each person remembering that "there is never a time to quit something that is worthwhile." MQre than 100 members and guests attended the organization's' most important meeting of the year, held in the Legion home. Displaying a humor which held the interest of every person present, Rev. Hubbard stressed the inner enthusiasm and energy needed for community accomplishment in contrast to the passive attitude evidenced by a certain .percentage of any organization. He encouraged each one to accept the challenge of the C. of C. by giving all the time possible for the utmost in accomplishment. He further urged positive action on undertakings known to be for the good of the community, at the same time having the courage to renounce those things not of benefit. Stressing the importance of the business man, Rev. Hubbard asked for individual thought on the many ways McHenry's early settlers contributed to the present day city, and further, that each person ask himself what he can do for his home community. He cited the importance of appreciation for those groups that contribute so much daily to the routine "of living, including police and fire departments, school board, etc. Evening Speakers Earl R. Walsh served as master of ceremonies for the evening, introducing Past President Donald Johnson, Mayor George P. Freund and the new president, Harry Dean. Mr. Johnson gave a resume of the Chamber of Commerce active »H"I"M SERVICE NEWS •»•!• 'fr •> 'l"}"!1 <• 'I1 '1' • 1 ••! NEW SLED TOW BRINGS ENJOYMENT TO KIDS. PARENTS The enjoyment of coasting down ,hill on a sled, which brought cherries to the cheeks of young and old alike last Sunday, is due largely "to the interest and hard [work of Jerome Buch, who has installed a tow for sleds and skis on the golf course hill. Ill recent days, Mr. Buch, a Rof&ry club member, set up an electric motor on the hill, providing power for a stout rope which allows as niany as .teff 'to oe brought easily to the top at one time. • The project was proposed by Rotary for the enjoyment of yourig people in the community and it will be this organization which takes over expense of the tow. Permission was given by the Country Club for it to be installed. Until now, Mr. Buch has assumed the responsibility of operating the tow. It is hoped that other interested persons will volunteer their time during the hours it will be jn operation. OHIO MAN LOSES LIFE IN EASTERN TRUCK ACCIDENT Sp-2 Edwin Bellow of McHenry, a member of the famed 93rd Transportation company, was crew chief of one of the four H-21 helicopters sent by the Massachusetts installation to aid in the search for a plane missing on' a flight from Westover AF Base In Massachusetts enroute to Griffls AF base in Rome, N. Y. The missing craft, a*KC-87 tanker plane carrying a crew of seven, was- be^{ lieved down in New York's Adirondack mountains. The 93rd Transportation company, now based at Fort Devens, New England's largest military installation, was engaged in the search and rescue work at the worst commercial plane disaster in history when two giant , airliners collided, crashed and burned' in the Grand Canyon in the summer of 1956. Seven men of the company received the Distinguished Flying Cross; sixteen of the company were honored by Secretary of the Army Wilbur D. Brucker in a ceremony held in the White House shortly after the spectacular rescue in the Grand Canyon. ties over the past twelve months, including the important projects which had their beginning in 1956 and await further work before completion. VQf^ interest to everyone was his announcement that through cooperation of^^the Chamber of Commerce and the City Council, the project* of >epairing the old bridge was taken up with the board of supervisors, who approved the improvement. A similar bridge program at Belvidere was studied and as soon as weather conditions permit, the bridge will be improved in like manner, using 2X4 boards covered j with steel. | Mayor Freund congratulated i Mr. Johnson on his accomplishments and expressed his confidence in the ability of Mr. Dean to continue the many worthwhile r projects now in the planning stages. Mr. Dean gave a detailed talk on his hopes for the oganization in the new year, stressing the importance of a membership drive in which a goal _of 125 is sought. He mentioned the park district which has long been under consideration, giving his view that action must be taken this year if j the project is to hold the interest and enthusiasm of the local public. Presents Charts He presented several charts : showing the tremendous growth in suburban areas arid expressed his own opinion that there is a definite need for business men in this commiinity to begin immediately making plans for the changes which must be considered in order to take care of this rapid population increase. Rev. Fr. Nilges, new assistant : pastor of St. Mary's church, gave ' the prayer to conclude the eve- 1 ning's program. All in all. it was a meeting which held the interest of local business ! and professional people and should } result in' greater cooperation in J I the months ahead. 1 Pvt. John R. Weinberg, son of Mr .and Mrs. Vincent J. Weinberg of Route 2, McHenry, recently arrived at a maneuver area near Fort Polk, La., where he will participate in "Exercise fting Cole" early this spring. After completion of the field training exercise, Weinberg will return to his regular duties as a linefaan with Company A of the 53rd Singal Battalion at Fort Hood, Tex. The 23-year-old soldier entered the Army in September 1956. FLAMES DESTROY KATTNER BARN; LOSE CALF; QUANTITY HAY Flames destroyed the barn on Arnold Kattner farm, a mile east east, of Spring Grove, early Wednesday morning. One calf burned to death and several others inhaled such a quantity of smoke that a veterinarian believes they will die. Also lost in 'the blaze was a great quantity of alfalfa hay. Mr. Kattner Was approaching the barn about 7 o'clock in the morning when he discovered the flames spreading rapidly in the west portion of the structure. One of his three sons summoned the Spring Grove and Richmond fire departments while Mr. Kattner and the other boys led the cows to safety. So quickly did the fire travel that by the time volunteers reached the scene, part of the barn was collapsing and they were unable to save any of the building. However, they prevented other buildings from catching afire. GEORGE BEHRENS DIES George H. Behrens, 67, of Bensenville died this past week while at work in Franklin Park. He was the fajher of Mrs. Howard Lockwood of Court street. Services were held Saturday from St. Peter's Evangelical church, Schaumburg. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Blake were called to Ft. Jennings, Ohio, last week by the death of their son-inlaw, Harold Horstman, 30. The young man was fafally burned near Moira, N. Y., Thursday night when his tractor-trailer assembly collided with a car, skidded off the highway, struck a tree and then caught afire. The victim was trapped in the flaming assembly, according to investigating authorities. He was delivering a trailer to a company in Quebec, Canada, for the Gramm Trailer corporation of Lima, for which he was a contract driver, when the fatal crash occurred. i -Also- killed in the collision was Mrs. Eunice Kellogg, 32, of Wirt-" throp, N. Y. A native of Fort Jennings, he was born June 27, 1925, and attended schools in that area. On Sept. 3, 1949, he was married to Elaine Blake of McHenry. Surviving besides his widow and daughter, Karen, 1%, are his parehts, five sisters and two brothers, all residing in Ohio. The body was removed from New York to Delphog. A requiem High Mass was sung at 9:30 Monday in St. Joseph's Catholic church, Fort Jennings, with burial in the church cemetery. SCHOOLS m COUNTY RECEIVE $754,181 IN STATE AID McHCnry county > schools received a total of $754,181.61 in state aid for 1956, according to Vernon L. Nickell, state superintendent of public instruction. It is reported as the largest contribution made in this connection in one year. The increase is due to a new method of distribution. In the past, school districts did not receive their state aid money until a year and a half had elapsed. This is said to have worked a financial hardship on schools with rapidly increasing enrollments. Under the new method, state aid payments are kept current to the extent that districts will be paid, in full, twelve months earlier than before. MICHAEL SCHAEFER HEADS JOHNSBURG COMMUNITY CLUB Michael Sc h a e f e r has been named president of the Johnsburg Community club, along with others elected to office at a recent meeting. Serving with Mr. Schaefer are Joseph Huemann, vice-president: Harold Freund. recording secretary; Frank Schmitt, 'financial secretary and treasurer; George Schmitt, George May, Otto Adams. Fred J. Smith, George Hiller and Arthur Stilling, trustees; Joseph Adams, John N. Schmitt and Leo Freund, finance committee; Joseph Huemann, Henry Hiller, Walter M. Smith, Stanley Freund and Norbert Smith, membership; Leo Smith, Ed Hettermann and Joseph Hiller, entertainment; Walter Durrenberg and James Hettermann, publicity; Ben Freund, Joseph Frett, George J. Schmitt, Leo J. Freund and George J. Hiller, building and grounds committee. Howard Wattles is spending a few weeks in Florida. Civic Arts Forms Qrchestra, Chorus McHenry counter's Civic Arts association is seeking musicians for an allfcounty orchestra that will start^ rehearsal on Monday evening, Feb. 4, at the Congregational- Universalist church in Woodstock. It is the belief of Vernon Hajeck, conductor, that many former high school musicians might like to dig out that old instrument and again have the fun of creating music in a group. The C.A.A. chorus starts rehearsal on the same evening at. i he same place and singers are invited to participate. John Monkman of Hebron is the choral instructor. The Monday night meeting starts at 8 o'clodk and will be both for organization and a rehearsal. Those with instruments are requested to bring them at this time. Plans are to start getting ieady for a concert in the spring that will feature both the orchestra and the chorus. The Civic Arts association j/vas formed just over a year ago for the purpose of furthering all of the arts in McHenry county. The association has already staged two plays, a musical show and an art, show. LITTLE INTEREST SHOWN IN INCOME TAX RETURN HELP Little interest has been evidenced to date in the assistance provided in IficHenry county for filing income tax returns. According to Theodore Mysyk, internal revenue agent locally, the number asking aid has been comparatively light.. The office, located at 108 E. Jackson street, Woodstock, is offering taxpayer assistance every Monday and Tuesday until April 15. - \ -- • Several typesof assistance are offered. For older and handicapped persons, the office will complete their returns provided they are not complicated. Under the self-help assistance plan, the taxpayer prepares his return at the office and may asl$ questions of the supervisor in charge. GERTRUDE BARHAN HEADS GROUP OF 10 VOLUNTEERS M THB AREA; LEGION HOME DRIVE HEADQUARTBS mmmm s*v :•* ARMY RESERVE UNIT TRAINS IN CITY EACH TUESDAY Announcement was made this week of the official opening earlier this month of an Army Reserve training center in McHenry. Present plans call for a strength of four officers, one warrant officer and 130 enlisted men. The unit trains at 510 West Main street each Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Several from this area are now participating in activities of the unit, including Pfc. Thomas Spates and Pvt. Eugene Huff of McHenry. Interested and qualified persons may join the unit under any of the authorized Army reserve enlistment programs. A half page advertisement, describing in detail the functions of the unit and the benefits to be derived by becoming a member, appear in the Dollar Day supplement Feb. 7. MONEY STOLEN FROM GAS STATION ON SUNDAY NIGHT The Pure Oil gas station on Rt. 120 and Fox street owned by Frank Kellner, was entered by burglars Sunday night and $135 was taken from the cash register and $35 from the cigarette machine. A battery was also reported stolen. The attendant, Joe Raven, reported to the sheriff s office that he closed the station at 10 put. that anight. .. • ~ Entry-VMts made by breaking a glass in the front door. JUNIOR INITIATED Mary Jane Mascari has been initiated into Delta Sigma Gamma social sorority at Marquette university, Milwaukee, Wis., where she is a junior in liberal arts. WISCONSIN CLERGYMAN WITH LONG EXPERIENCE IN SCOUTING CHOSEN 1 ADDRESS FATHER-SON BANQUET The traditional half a chicken will be on the table to satisfy all appetites when over 250 McHenry Scouting fathers and sons gather Saturday, Feb. 9, in the high school cafeteria for the annual banquet. Boyish gopd humor and clowning and proud parental grins are expected to be. in evidence as they watch the memory demonstration of Rev. Elmo Fitz Randolph, the feature speaker. ' Rev. Randolph, a clergyman from Milton, Wis. has ippl ft iiw... .. mm® REV. ELMO FITZ RANDOLPH had a long experience in scouting and is presently a member of the executive board of Indian Trails council, Jariesville, Wis. He has also served as a director of church and Boy Scout camps in Maine, New York, Michigan, Wisconsin and Colorado. In addition. he has served as field scout executive in New York and.Maine, as well as scoutmaster, cubmaster, troop committeeman and commissioner. Young M. C. In recognition of both his achievements in the scouting program and his service to others in his community. Eagle Scout Jim Kirk will be the master of cere- WOMAN'S CLUB SEES FILMS OF EUROPEAN TRAVEL FEBRUARY 8 The February meeting of the McHenry Woman's club will be held at the American Legion home at 2 p.m. on Feb. 8. Ever since Mrs. Peter Justen returned from her European tour, the club has been looking forward to seeing her filmed record of the trip. At this meeting, she will show the films and entertain with an account of her travels. We know no one will want to miss this meeting. There will be vocal numbers by Adele .Froehlich, accompanied by Mrs. Carl Weber. Mrs. Eleanore Renard will handle the "silent auction." Each member will bring an article to be auctioned to the highest bidder, who will put her bid and name on a slip beneath the article. Do come early so the auction articles may be arranged before the meeting begins. Refreshments will be in charge of Mrs. Robert Thompson and a very capable committee. MINOR INJURIES SUFFERED IN AUTO. TRUCK ACCIDENT James Wegener suffered minor injuries in an accident which occurred on Rt. 31, near Ringwood, last Friday morning. Enroute to work, Wegener was slowing down as he approached a state truck parked at the side of the road. Driving behind the local man in a truck was Dennis J. Reardon. 22,. of Rt. 1, McHenry. who was unable to stop on the slippery pavement and struck the Wegener car. The latter went down a steep embankment, resulting in neck and head injuries to the driver. Reardon was not injured. (Continued-on Page 8) Mr. and Mrs. George Adams of Elgin \isited McHenry friends Thursday. Climaxing a month lonp can^ v .^ paign will be the Mothers March j on Polio in McHenry tonight, Thursday, Jan. 31. Eighty voluit- ' teer women of the community are expected to take part in the drive. Paul R. Yanda, general chairman of polio collections this year, * has assigned Mrs. Gertrude Barbian as chairman of the Mothers S March. She,'in turn, has named the following as captains in their respective communities: Mrs. George Hiller and Mrs. Alfred Oef- - fling, Johnsburg; Eleanor Creutz, ," McCullom Lake; Jetta Gleeson, ^ Lakeland Park; Joseph .Grobei, . West Shore Beach, Mrs. Don Leske, Lakemoor and Lilymoor; and Mrs. A. C. Thornton, Pistakee Bay. i They will be assisted by member# > of both the V.F.W. and Legion auxiliary units, who participate as their contribution under commun- , ity service, for which their organ* ? izations are so characteristic. ^ Members of the local Mooae lodge, in cooperation with city p<£ , f'i lice, will patrol city streets, espe6» tally In sections where lighting ib not the best. This assures the safety of those whose territory is away from the main section of McHenry. / ;| As each community is solicited, money taken in by the volunteers will be brought to the Legion home, where members of the both auxiliaries will serve coffee and doughnuts. Mrs. Barbian is being assisted in ^ tabulation of the money by three former polio patients, Mrs. M% dred Miller, Mrs. Dorothy Weldfe i n mann and Mrs. Dolores Blake. 'V; , . Those interested in contributinc i J to this most worthwhile annoil campaign are asked to turn on some special outdoor or windo^r light at 7 o'clock Thursday nigh$ ~ when the ringing of sirens marks -* the official opening of this portion of the drive. j If for any reason a home is not visited, you may donate by mailing your contribution to Polio^ ;.l McHenry, HI., and it will be forwarded to drive chairmen. Jl Proceeds from the Blue Crutch sale last Saturday, conducted by the Women of the Moose, totalled $153.29. • The story of polio does not end with the Salk vaccine. It now protects millions of people from paralytic poiio 'but millions more are still without protection. During 1956 some 16,000 Americans were stricken by polio. Your March of Dimes is fighting to protect all Americans in 1957 and will provide $10,000,000 to help families who cannot pay. Only by starting vaccinations now can families be sure of protection this year. The skilled hands of highly trailed men and women are needed to finish the job of preventing polio and rehabilitating its victims but there are not enough professional workers to meet the needs of the disabled. The March of Dimes is training an army of workers in medical and allied fields. Remember, they will continue to serve long after polio is conquered. m PLAN INTERESTING FIRST MEETING OF SYBAQUAY COUNCIL JL_ The newly formed Sybaquay council of Girl Scouts of America | will l\pld its first meeting in the % Crystal Lake grade school at 131 J Paddock street 8 o'clock Thurs- J day, Jan. 31. § Business will include the elec- ^ ^ tion of officers, acceptance of by- i| laws and budget, and election of f nominating and membership com- J| mittees. ' The new council, under the ^ guidance of a professional staff, | will pool their efforts in scouting ' in a territory which will include most of McHenry and DeKalb ; counties and parts of Kane, Cook, Lake and DuPage. All registered adults are important members of this council ,and their ideas and opinions will be valuable in fur» thering Girl Scouting within the \ council's jurisdiction. | In the council area, there are to , be three districts, divided into seventeen neighborhoods. The: local district is No. 3 and Wonder Lake. Lakemoor, Johnsburg, Pistakee Highlands, Richmond aw# Spring Grove are in Neighborhood ^ 10. . ... The council will f central in Efcin. ^ ^ » • . ..A * . -4