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C FOR ANNUAL FATHER-SON BANQUET SATURDAY NIGHT, FEB. 9 This is ScouMfreek -- the one week devoted each year to the rededication of men and boys to the ideals of scouting. Throughout the United States this week, hundreds of thousands tff successful and busy men will take a moment, to recall their own scouting experiences, and an equal most effectively fulfilled by his "wvn example the basic aims of routing. Young Kirk, to qualify for this high honor, has spent all of his spare time during the past four years as an active Scout and helping others. He started scouting in Hollywood, Fla. Soon after re- It was almost like old home week in Long Beach, Calif, last week where former local residents and others vacationing. Gathering at the Fred Bauer Park Estates home on Thursday 6ece Mr. and- Mrs. A. P. Freund and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Justen of McHenry,o Mr. and Mrs. Louis Young of Waukegan and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sandeen (Joan Young) of North Hollywood. In observance of Boy Scout week, a father and son banquet is being held Saturday, Feb. 9, at the local high school. It is a time «hen the community sets aside a w minutes to contemplate the great force for good which is the aim of the organization. Fathers locally look to.. the Scouts to form the third important part of a three-way influence having a beneficial effect on their sons. Along with the schools and the churches, epch of which makes its own particular contribution to the 0oys* welfare, the parents ask the Boy Scout program, ^to-take- their sons and guide them through their growing pains by providing adven- ^tujpe, instilling self-confidence and self-reliance. Their goal--maturity for their sons. ' A feature of one of last Sunday's metropolitan newspapers was a story of the small number of men from this area who make up the ^Educational Investment club of McHenry county, founded in 1955. It will be remembered that the Plaindealer carried a story at that time on this organization, started with six charter members who sought .knowledge in the stock market world. James Cur ran of McHenry was the only one of the six with experience in stock investments. ^ -- Another Chicago paper carried another feature Sunday concerning the beautiful and spacious home at Pistakee Bay built, board Sy board, by Ralph and Kate Munson, with the help of their three children, Diane, Ralph, Jr., and Lloyd. The project covered three long years, including weekend, vacation and night work.- Diane also served as the very Attractive jgirl for the Special colored feature section of the paper. Plans for a number of public water supply projects have bden approved this past week by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Among them is the water main extension at McHenry. A similar project at Arlington Heights also ^von favor and was placed on the 'Approved list. HUGH KIK& GILBERT MERCURE ACCEPTED IN "WHO'S WHO IN COLLEGES" Announcement has been received from "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities' and Colleges" in Tuscaloosa, Ala., telling of the acceptance of Gil-, bert T. Mercure of Lilymoor for recognition in the 1956-57 edition of the above named book. "Gil," as he is known to his many friends, graduated in 1953 front the McHenry high school, and is a senior at Bradley university, Peoria. Students recognized in-this publication each year are nominated from approximately 675 colleges and universities. Campus nominating committees are instructed to consider, in making their selections, the student's scholarship, his participation and leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, his citizenship and service to the school and his promise of future usefulness. "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges" awards each member a certificate of recognition, presented on the campus either at graduation- or earlier in the 'year. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mercure of Lilymoor. McHENRY WOMEN AID ORGANIZATION OF SCOUT COUNCIL number, as Fathers or adult scout leaders will experience at the thousands of father and son banquets, the rewards that a man kno^s when he stoops to help a boy grow up--stronger, "Straighten and surer! Saturday Banquet At the McHenry father and Son banquet Saturday night, as a symbol of the local scouting program and in recognition of the useful purposes to which he has put his own scouting experiences, Eagle Scout James Kirk will act as master of ceremonies. This post is traditionally reserved for that Scout of sufficient rank, who has turning to McHenry in 1953, he joined Scout Troop 162. Ably assisted by Laurence Anderson, scoutmaster, he rose steadily through the ranks, receiving his Eagle Scout award at a special court of honor, Oct. 5, 1956. Over 250 Expected Over 250 fathers and sons are expected to participate in the festivities at the high school cafeteria. Rev. Elmo Fitz Randolph, •a prominent Scouter from Milton, Wis. will be the featured speaker. Boy Scout week celebration in McHenry will conclude with special church services in the local churches next Sunday. Mrs. Fred C. Hartmann of Barrington was elected president of the new Sybaquay Girl Scout council at an assembly of about 300 adult leaders held in Crystal Lake last Thursday evening. Mrs. Elmer Antonson of McHenry was named to the \>oard of directors. Elected to serve on the nominating committee for a one-yeay term were Mrs. Arnold Eckstein of McHenry and Mrs. Jerry. D* Matas of Island. Lake. - After a report an the balloting, the newly elected officers a**d board members were installed by Mrs. Joe McCarthy of Crystal Lake; who cited their responsibilities in the way of support of the organization, and in their duty; to further the girls' interests during their term of office. PAUL WALTER, 3& FOUND DEAD ON WAUCONDA FARM The ground hog had little opportunity to see his shadow last Saturday, giving the more optomistic folks encouragement in their belief that spring is just around the corner. CEREBRAL PALSY ^WORKERS PROVIDE uMUSUAL SERVICE P r o b a b l y c o m p a r a t i v e l y f e w people in. this area- realize the importance of the contribution being made to handicapped'children in the county by volunteer workers for the Cerebral Palsy association. ' The United Cerebral Palsy Association of McHenry' County, °which did not exist two years ago, today is-sponsoring an active and expanding program of physical therapy and education for handicapped children from all over the county and from nearby parts of Lake and Kane counties. About forty persons could be said to be highly active in this organization, Paul R. Walter, 38, was found dead on a farm near Wauconda, where he was employed, last Friday, Feb. 1. Death was apparently a suicide, although an inquest was scheduled to be held in Lake county. • Mr. Walter was born in Crystal Lake Oct. 11, 1918, and had spent his entire lifetime in the Wauconda, Crystal Lake and McHenry area. In past years, he had worked for the McHenry Artificial Stone company. Survivors include his father, Ernest Walter; two brothers, Herman of Crystal Lake and Harold of fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and a sister, Mrs. Alvin Dowell. His mother and one brother, Alfred, preceded him in death. Services were conducted at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon from thQ Peter M. Justen funeral home, with Rev. Carl Lobitz of the Evangelical Lutheran church officiating. (Continued Qn Page 8) DIES IN sifOOTING Howard Jones, 13, of Rt. 1, Harvard, died Sunday afternoon of gunshot wounds suffered in a hunting accident. He fired one shot at an oppbsum and then re-loaded his gun. A companion, Gordon Jacobs, also 13, was pulling a stick from the stUmp in which the opossum was hiding, when he heard another shot and found Howard had been hurt. The gun had accidentally discharged and the bullet struck the youth in the right thigh, between the knee and hip. Death was attributed to loss of blood. Jewel May Gets Holy Cross Habit At an- impressive ceremony of reception held at the mother house of the Sisters of the Holy Cross at St. Mary's Convent, Notre Dame, Ind., last Saturday, eighteen candidates who had completed their postulate received the habit of the congregation. Among .them was Sister Florence Mary (Jewel May) daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin May of Rt. 5, McHenry. Sister Florence Mary and her seventeen novice companions t will now begin their novitiate training at St. Mary's Novitiate, Notre Dame, Ind. The Most Rev. Leo A. Pursley, D. D., bishop-elect of the Fort Wayne diocese, presided at the ceremonies last Saturday and bestowed the Holy Habit. The young novitiate is a graduate of the McHenry high school with the class of 1956, where she was active in home economics and musical and sports organizations. She was runner-up for. the Legion award, honoring the outstanding girl of the class. Chicago Hold-up Suspect Posts Bond A $15,000 bond was posted in Circuit court at Woodstock last Friday by John R. Wagner, youth charged with the hold-up of the Richmond bank. He is scheduled to be arraigned on April 5. Wagner, son of a cook county court bailiff, has been indicted on charges of armed robbery and larceny in connection with the bank hold-up. He pleaded guilty to the robbery on Tuesday, it is reported. famous Athlete To Speak In City Of interest to every sports minded individual in this community is the announcement that the famous Jesse Owens, noted track star, has been secured as guest speaker at the second annual sports banquet sponsored by the McHenry Rotary club. It will be held in th^high school cafeteria on Tuesday e\^ning, March 26. Mr. Owen, selected as outstanding track athlete of the last half century in the United States, served as President Eisenhower's personal representative to the 1956 Olympics. He is at present engaged in youth work for the state of Illinois. This year's sports banquet replaces the basketball dinner held l&St year, honoring only participants in that sport. This year's event also serves to recognize the efforts of members of the wrestling team and their coaches. Miniature basketballs will be awarded to basketball players, medals to wrestling team members and minature megaphones to the varsity cheerleaders. A special award is the trophy given to the basketball player with the best percentage record for free throws. Another annual award to be made that night will be a trophy to the wrestler \who scores the most points during ,flfie season, the latter donated by the McHenry bank. vWhereas last year's banquet was open only to Rotary members, athletes and their families, the public is invited to the 1957 event. Tickets are on sale at the Plaindealer office, at the high school or may be secured from Sports Editor Earl R. Walsh. REGNERS FAVORED IN ACTION TAKEN BY SUPREME COURT BREAKS ARM Mrs. Helen Young fell in her home one day last week and suffered a broken arm. ' NEW DESTROYER NAMED FOR HEBRON HERO OF LAST WAR The 418-foot destroyer Bigelow, named after a naval reservist from McHenry county who was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, was launched last Saturday. The warship's sponsor was Mrs. Verna B. Perry of Hebron, mother of Elmer Bigelow, who was cited, for heroism in checking a magazine fire on tHe destroyer Fletcher, off Corregidor, in 1945. He died |he day after his efforts saved the Fletcher from destruction when a shell ignited the magazine. Be sure to support the Heart Fund drive. WILLIAM W. FREUND DIED UNEXPECTEDLY WEDNESDAY MORNING William W. Freund, 68, died at his home on Fox street early Wednesday morning, Feb. 6. He had previously been confined to the McHenry hospital but returned home about a week ago. Mr. Freund retired from farming several years ago and for the past eight years had been employed by Johnson Motors in Waukegan. He was a hiember of the Knights. of Columbiis and of the Holy Name society. Survivors include his wife, Amanda; three daughters, Mrs. Genevieve Justen of Waukegan, Mrs. Isabel Kellner and Mrs. Marguerite Adams of McHenry; also seven grandchildren. The body is resting at the George R. Justen & Son funeral home until 9:30 Friday morning, when last .rites will be conducted from St. Mary's church, with interment in the church cemetery. A suit brought by Clarence and Estelle Regner of Regner Road, Pistakee Bay, long bpfore the courts, has been settled in their favor by the Supreme court of the state of Illinois. In its beginning, the Regners were refused their petition by the zoning board, in,which they sought to have their property approved for use as a resort, including the renting out of boats for fishing purposes and the sale of food and soft drinks. The case was then taken into the circuit court. Following a two-day hearing, the court upheld the validity, of the ordinance. and dismissed the complaint for want of equity. A final degree has been entered by Judge O'Sullivan in conformity of the mandate issued by the Supreme court recently, favoring the Regners. The property in question is located at the extreme south end of Pistakee Bay on the south side of County M road, southeast of the bridge across the creek which connects Pistakee Lake and the body of 'water known as Mud lake. The original petition was refused by the zoning board on the grounds that the operation of a resort, as intended, would devaluate adjoining property. LUTHERANS OBSERVE EVANGELISM MISSION WEEK FEB. 17-22 Along with all other Lutheran churches in the Chicagoland area, Nativity Lutheran church in Wonder Lake will have an Evangelism Mission week beginning on Sunday, Feb. 17. The mission is. for the purpose of "Sharing Christ T 0 d * y , , - ^ v . ' Guest preacher for the week of John- Samec is vacationing in Florida for a few weeks. The Chamber of Commerce - - Its Value To Y@u and Your Community (an editorial) Characteristic of the people who have chosen to call Mr- Henry home are. the many organizations which form the nucleus of almost all local undertakings of a worthwhile nature. Some of them have overlapping aims, but their worth cannot be denied since the number of them only makes the good derived more widespread. t One of these many organized groups, however, has a purpose somewhat different than the others and the very nature of it makes its existence most important to everyone living in the McHenry area. The organization is the Chamber of Commerce, which draws its .membership from people in every type of business and profession, making it truly representative. & . Because its main interest is promotion of programs benefitting no particular group, but every individual in the community, it is surprising to learn that there is sometimes a lethargy on the part of those who stand to benefit most. The words of last week's C. of C. speaker, "Too many pillows and not enough pillars," have much truth. Technically, our Chamber of Commerce exists for the ad vancement of the civic, commercial, industrial and agricultural interests of the city and the surrounding territory. It acts to promote the general welfare and prosperity of the area and to stimulate public sentiment to these ends. > Practically, it works with the City Council, at present on such undertakings as the improvement of the old city bridge, the formation of a park district'and in the solving of traffic problems, among others. The C. of C. not only calls attention to projects they feel of importance but carry through with offers of cooperation in the way of financial aid and the work entailed for their success. Practical solutions for problems of the future %re certain to come forth -- but only if the organization is carried on as a vigorous organization with an enthusiastic membership. The loss of any of McHenry's fine organizations would be great to those who share in their philanthropic endeavors. Since it is every business man and every private citizen who benefits most from the Chamber of Commerce, can we afford to let our C.*of C. become non-existent? Its future lies in its "pillars!' -- you who actively make up, or who are eligible to make up -- its membership. evangelism services will be Rev. C. Carl Eklof, pastor of Christ Lutheran church, Decatur, one of the most dynamic preachers in the Illinois Synod of the United Lutheran church. He has chosen for his theme, "The Coming Kingdom-- and You!" He will preach on this theme starting with the morning worship services on'Sunday, Feb. 17, and then will preach at the evening services from Sunday through Thursday, beginning at 8. Everyone is ttiost welcome to attend these services. Two of the highlights of the mission are mass rallies to be held in the Chicago area. The first will be at St. Luke's Lutheran church in Park Ridge at 3:00 on Sunday, February 17, and the second will be a closing rally at Lane Technical high school on Friday evening, Feb. 22, at 8. A program of visitation is also being carried out among the members and prospects of the church to encourage them to attend and to pray for the evangelism mission which over 300 Lutheran churches are now having. They are just part of a two year program of evangelism throughout the whole Lutheran church. WINS SCHOLARSHIP MHI *111 |Im JAMES KEOHANE James E. Keohane, of Rt. 4, McHenry, is one of eighty-four University of Illinois students with scholarships arranged through the University of Illinois foundation. He has one of twenty - eight scholarships given by business ana industry. Keohane is a freshman studying civil engineering. He was graduated from McHenry Community high school in 1956, racking tenth in a class of 112. The $300 scholarship he holds was sponsored by the Commercial Bank of Champaign. YOUNG MUSICIANS PREPARE FOR ANNUAL FESTIVAL FEB. 18 More than 500 high school vocalists and instrumentalists in eight McHenry countjK schools are busy in preparation for their annual music festival, which will be held in the field house of the Crystal Lake Community high school. The festival is scheduled for 8 jtah. on Monday N evening, Feb. 18. L- Participating in the festival will be music students from Marengo, Huntleyj Crystal Lake, McHenry, Harvard, Richmond, Hebron and Woodstock, who are being trained by vocal and instrumental directors in those schools. Guests conductors for the Feb. 18 event will be Russell Paxton, who will conduct the .select and massed choruses, and H. E. Nutt, director of the select and massed bands. Tickets may be obtained from county high school students participating. HEADS SHERIFF'S GROUP Joe Ritter, Woodstock justice of the peace, was elected president of the McHenry County Deputy Sheriff's association at a meeting held last week. He succeeds Ray Moore of Crystal Lake. 8 - 9 LOCAL STORES OFFER NUMEROUS SPECIAL SALES Dollar Days In City Continuing Popularly Growth Long awaited Dollar Days are almost at hand, with announcement by a number of local merchants that special sales of out-, standing value are being offered Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 and 9. Earlier this week, 14,000 supplements listing the sale items reached residents of the rural area. Local subscribers will read elsewhere in this issue of the outstanding sales. Probably there is no time of the year when the old familiar doldrums seem to be ever present to such an extent as February. Winter has seemed so long and spring might as well 'be months in the future as we approach that "inbetween" period. This is the time when an addition to the wardrobe, or to the home itself, can provide a tremendous lift to the spirits. Even a new gadget which will make an every day chore a little easier and change even slightly the routine of work, is welcome. Grows In Popularity It is very possible that merchants had this in mind when they planned the first Dollar Days a few years ago. Since then, they have continued to grow in popularity until they are awaited for weeks in advance. , Business people have an opportunity to clear their shelves of good merchandise, some seasoned and others not, making room for new, spring articles. At the same time, the buyer has a wonderful chance of stocking up on much needed! items' of almost any type~ desired. Look over the outstanding buys ' and plan a shopping tour this weekend. . Republican Women Of County To Meet Tonight A meeting of the McHenry County Republican Women's club and the McHenry and the Algonquin township clubs will be held tonight, Feb. 7, at 8 o'clock at the county court house in Woodstock . Interested persons are invited to hear Senator Robert McCloJy, Rep. A. B. McConnell and- Rep. John P. Manning speak. Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Miller are spending a few weeks at Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Twenty-Four Students Make "A" Ratings At Local High School SERVICE NEWS 'I1 Rio D£ Janeiro, Brazil (FHTNO -- Participating in a combined goodwill and training cruise to South America is Harold P. Fischbach,. machinery repairman fireman, USN, son of Mrs. Irene D. Fischbach of Route 3, MCHenry, aboard the escort destroyer USS Lloyd Thomas. The first port visited was La- Guaira, Venezuela, during the period Jan. 12 to 21. Their present stop at Rio de Janeiro will include Twenty-four students In the local high school placed on the straight "A" honor roll for the semester just completed. The number was divided equally between the boys and girls, there being twelve of each. "A" Students The "A" students include, for the seniors, Karl Tomm and Ernest Useman; juniors, Janice Mikota, George Peterson, Ron Swanson, Roger Benson, Doris Berkeley, Vince Cina and Gordon Johnson; sophomores, Terrence Brady, Albert Cajthmal, Janice Hettermann, James Jones, Eileen Knox and Thomas Olson; freshman, Jean Borchardt, Mary Carr, Judy Hans, Henry Houck, Barbara Krickl, Judy Laskowski, Carol Stritar, Karen Thompson and Nancy Weber. "B" Plus Seniors: Marilyn Anderson, Herb baker, Ed. Cepulis, Judy Dahl, Eugene Dietle, Jeanette Dresdow, Norman Eggert, John Feyrer, Nancy Gulczynski, Dave Knox, Richard Koenig, Barbara Lubke, Tom McMahon, Tom Michelsen, Ron Miller, Wally Schimk'e, Carol Schmitt and Sue Stinespring. Junioig: Linda Anderson, Zelinda Bennett, Pat Blake. Dave Fantus, Joann Hays, Don Kice, Judy Kolar, Telia Nardi, Girard | Toussaint and Mary Lou Watkins. -) Sophomores: Dick Antonson, Anita Beckenbaugh, Bob Cecich, Dorothy Ann Cook, Carol Degen, Susan 4 Ensminger, C h a rl e n e Freund, Kay Hiller, Bill Kirk, Elizabeth Kosup, Rosemary Mercure, John Moss, Diane Rietesel, ! Cynthia Rourke, Joyce Schimke, GEORGE WEGENER. LIFELONG RESIDENT, DIED LAST SUNDAY George J. Wegener, 75, a lifelong resident of the McHenry community, died unexpectedly at 7:30 Sunday morning, Feb. 3, at Memorial hospital in Woodstock, where he had been a patient for only a few hour§. Mr. Wegener was a retired farmer and of late he and his wife had made their home with a daughter, Eleanor Wirfs. He had been in poor health for some time. One of his favorite pastimes was entertaining the youngsters of the neighborhood, to whom he told, interesting stories of the early days and of the growth of the yillage. Survivors are his widow, Kate Buss Wegener; two daughters, Mrs. Wirfs and Mrs. Christina Nixon of North Chicago; a brother, Joseph, of McHenry; a sister, Mrs. Mary McDermott, of Chicago; and four grandchildren. The body rested at the George Justen funeral home until 10:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, when rites were conducted from St. Patrick's church, with interment in the church cemetery. .(Continued on Page 8) (Continued on Page 8) ACADEMY NOMINEE • John Michael O'Brien of Crystal Lake has been nominated by U. S. Senator Paul H. Douglas as his principal appointee to the United States Naval academy at Annapolis. Md. Providing hft qualifies for admission physically and academically, the young man will enter the academy In July. , : y •: