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, ®% f V > t "7 v ** ^ ™ Tr T# -if ;lV^4"';v^-^:-Vv^ " •«•?/•-(-> ^js«',? >* Vjfl *., . ^ /, J r ^ fc> ..:,»K'<' .•i:t»A,i..'f • V--S. - vH:,t " ^•*.:t.h:'. •« .- > . ,r-"'V. IdiDr 2 v *ign»7 J*^ST* | mm " > % I "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGI&N SINCE 1375» • •••* '.".w- /• .4'Si • i . £pm J vV;HI Volume 82 -- No. 46 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. MARCH 21, 1957 18 Pages -- 10c Per Copy and -v- ^ Not only the Girl Scouts,'but residents of the community who have annually enjoyed tKeir product; are looking forward to the e6okie sale, which will be held April 1,' 2 and 3. These enthusiastic young ladies hope you will -.welcorrie them when they call, w' Tills year, each McHenry troop has a particular area to cover so you are urged to buy from the Scout. who comes to your door. This is being conducted on a direct sales basis, which means no advance orders taken. The profits will be divided fouisways-- for day camping programs and equipment; for established camp sites; for camp equipment fiflpd maintenance; and a nickel per pound box returned to the individual troops for their own use. These girls will lead others in the years to come . Let's support ( the cookie s§le so their Scout pro- , gram will prosper. • Trees, and what is happening to V them, seems to be one of the biggest topics for conversation in jMcHenry this week. Both within Tfoe city and on the McCnllom Lake blacktop road, many have been cat down, much to the dismay Of folks Who realize that these were in the beginning stages of becoming nature's beauty spots long before many of us. were b«m. At McCullom Lake, we understand the trees were cut for the same reason as^ those on Elm street -- in the interest of progress. A new road widening program Is being planned and It seems a certain number needed to be removed before it could be carried out. Within the city, a contract was made for the trimming of tree branches which for one reason or another were proving a nuisance to drivers or pedestrians; also for the removal of such trees as could not be helped by trimming'. W There are good reasons for almost aUpnblic projects such as the above. Even so, it is disheartening to come home" and find fav?-!t? shade trees cut to only a stump* The most beautiful home In the most choice location adds up to very little witout the benefit of trees; thus it is the hope of many of us that It will be necessary to remove only a minimum in .the interest of doing away with 'fiazards. Readers of the Dick Tracy comic strip and the many friends of its creator, Chester Gould, who resides in Bull Valley, will be happy to knoyv that he will be interviewed on the Edward R. Morrow television program at 9:30 this Friday evening, March 22. j Also popular with local folks >w>n • TV is Rudy Becker of^ Mc- "THenry, who was seen for the first tinpe Tuesday on Channel ll's Totem club program at 4:30 p.m. The program features a segment on the care and training of dogs with Mr. Becker demonstrating with all breeds. We understand this is a weekly Offering and will no doubt be followed with interest in this com- ^nunity. What a difference a day makes! Last Thursday, with a sun and warm breezes reaching the point where we found ourselves occasionally wiping our brow of perspiration, we had such pleasant plans for the days ahead. We dusted the cobwebs from some pots in the greenhouse, prepared flats for planting, and / wofked feverishly to sow tomato '"seeds. Somehow, it seemed that even another day would be t«n late. Well. Friday came and with it something white fan the air which they call snow. We looked at the flats, not yet completed, then put down the trowel. Somehow, it seemed so early. All this talk of spring--and not quite spring --- recalls to mind uli'hat We think Is a clever description of the season: Spring means more than Just a season! Spring means magic in your blood! Spring means Joy beyond all reason! Spring means -- MUD! Remember back a few year? j when a friend visited Washington *t3.C.. and spent a day witnessing a session of the Legislature. As a young woman who had just reached voting age herself! she was surprised, and even more, dis illusioned, at the conduct of tn^ nation's largest and most important law making body. Her description of the session was far -from anything Mr. Webster irich* KSveAsaid about it, resembling (T (Continued on Page 8), VETERANS NAME YEAR AHEAD Progress Report Reveals Many Accomplishments The annual election meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars was field Monday evening at the clubhouse feast of the city. William Pries was re-elected to the post of commander and will be assisted by the following officers: Vernon Reinboldt, senior vice-commander: Paul Nitz, junior vice-commander; Edward Murphy, chap- "lain; Volney Brown, quartermaster; Elmer Millen, adjutant; Roy Morrison, judge advocate. The financial report for the year was read and it was pointed out that for the first time in the eleven years the organization has been in existence, it would have been possible to pay all indebtedness should members so decide. However, this possibility will not be realized since Commander Pries, shortly after the announcement, presented a set of blueprints, prepared by a local draftsman. for further expansion of the V.F.W. facilities. Plans include a game room, cloak room, recreation room, new lavatory facilities and a complete new kitchen so badly needed with the growing popularity of the hall. In connection with the veterans' community service, a letter was read from Mrs. - Julia Covert, county chairman of the Cerebral Palsy chapter of the county, thanking the organization for so graciously donating their facilities and volunteer help to make this school for the handicapped possible. In then: progress report, the following items were outstanding for the past year: Erection of a new sign on the highway; new exterior lighting of the clubhouse; rewiring of the club; floodlights for the parking area: large hall re-decorating and new drapes; clubrooms painted and papered; additional picnic tables built in the woods; and re-organizing of Boy Scout Troop 161. The V.F.W. and its auxiliary united placed twelfth in the state for community service during 1956, in competition with 500 posts. SUE STINESPRING LOCAL ALL-STATE CHEERLEADER ENTRY An attractive young McHenry miss with meny honors to her credit is now entered in the Miss All - -State Cheerleader contest sponsored by a leading Chicago newspaper. Sue Stinespring, senior in the local high school, has been placed in competition by her father, Harry P. Stinespring, Jr., who was recently honored similarly by his daughter, who wrote a theme in which she stated "Daddy s the best lawyer in Chicago." First prize is a $100 bond and there will be other awards of a $50 and a $25 bond. Sue's entry 'was backed up bran imposing list of activities which run the gamut from student leadership, to music, to dramatics. CONTEST WINNER Mark Zimmerman of the McHenry Cherry Valley 4-H ..club was awarded second place honors at the annual agricultural demonstration contest held in Woodstock. He was recognized for his safety demonstration in which he i active stressed tractor safety. 1 summi PURCHASE FIRE TRUCKS * S "s V V , Photo by Kolin These are two new combination tanker and pumper trucks purchased recently by the McHenry Township Fire Protection district. One of them will be put to use at Station II in Johnsburg and the other at Station III in Lakemoor. UPHOLD DECISION OF CIRCUIT JUDGE IN SCHOOL CASE The appellate court this past week upheld the decision of the circuit court at Woodstock concerning residents of the Wauconda School District 118 in Lake county who had petitioned out of that district. The circuit court had reversed the decision of the county board of school trustees in which the petition was allowed. Children of members of the petitioners now attend the McHenry grade school and it was the parent's desire that they should continue receiving their education locally. The affirmation of the appellate court in upholding the decision of Judge Albert O'Sullivan was based on a technicality in which it was stated that the county school board of trustees had not. recorded sufficient evidence to support their decision. The litigation has been in progress for the last two years. Seven Youths Join AirForce Reserve, The Air Force has announced that the following young men have enlisted in a new Air Force Reserve program which calls for only six months of active duty! Donald Leslie Carlson, son of Mr. land Mrs. Leslie Carlson, Rt. 3; Gene L. Freund, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Freund, 300 Grand avenue; John C. Hogan, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hogan, Ringwood; Robert G. Nowgk, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Nowak, Rt. 1; Walter John Steffens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Aloys Steffens, Route 120 west; William P. Weber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Weber, Rt. 5; and Harold Wohlert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wohlert, Route 120 west. They were sworn in Feb. 24 by Capt. Everett Wiles at the 2471st Air Reserve Flying center, O'- Hare International airport, Park Ridge. • 9\ Freund will attend the Air Force electrician school; Hogan, Nowak and Weber will attend the airborne radio operator school; Carlson, Steffens and Wohlert will attend the automotive repairman school. After completing their Air Force training, they will return to civilian life. They can then complete their military obligation by serving as ready reservists with a unit sijch as the 437th troop carrier wing (reserve), which meets at O'Hare International airport for one weekend of training a month. Reservists also attend a two-week duty encampment each JOIN RESERVES Third Traffic Death In County The third traffic fatality of the year in McHenry county was Howard Torepe, 34, of Wauconda, who died at 11 o'clock last Saturday evening when he apparently lost control of his car on/a curve and it rolled over several times in a ditch. The accident occurred on Rt. 176, near the intersection with the Griswold Lake blacktop road. According to sheriff's deputies , who investigated, Torepe was travelling east on Rt. 176. He was rushed to the local hospital where he was declared dead on arrival . Torepe was thrown from the car and his body found about. 10 feet from the vehicle. * He was married and had three children. There were no witnesses'to the accident. PLAN FOR GENERAL C OF C MEETING DURING APRIL a The board of directors "of the Chamber of Commerce held a meeting Monday .noon of this 'week, at which time committee reports were made . Plans were discussed for the general meeting next month, the exact date of which is pending until a speaker is secured. The April meeting is one of four general dinner meetings planned for the year, to which members and their wives are invited. BAR ASSOCIATION POLL Atty. Richard Cross this week reported the results of a secret poll conducted among members of the McHenry County Bar association, in which members were asked to name the attorney they felt best qualified for the position of circuit judge in the new judicial district. The poll resulted in a vote of 28 to 6 in favor of the present circuit judge, William M. Carroll. " \ $1,250,000 IN BONDS MAKE LATE EVENING TRIP TO VAULT v An . interesting bond signing meeting was held by the board of education of High School District Ji>6 Monday evening of this week in the school cafeteria. At that time, five members spent several hours in affixing their signatures t© 1,250 bonds for the erection of t^e new addition. j Because the one and one-quarter million dollars worth of bonds became negotiable upon bearing Signatures, police escorted board members to the local bank vault at 11:30 that night, where the bonds will remain until Thursday. At that time, a Brinks truck will take them to the Northprn Trust company of Chicago. A check for the amount mentioned above will then be sent to the McHenry board by the bank. TWO FIRE TRUCKS ARE PURCHASED FOR McHENRY DISTRICT The purchase of two new combination tankers and pumpers now brings the total pieces of equipment owned by "the McHenry Township Fire Protection district to seven. These will be used in the three stations within the district., Station I being McHenry; Station II, Johnsburg; and Station III, Lakemoor. Up to the present time, there has been no equipment of any kind at Lakemoor and volunteers have had to confine their efforts in fighting fires to assisting members of the McHenry station. Johnsburg has had the old truck formerly in use by the local volunteers. The remainder of the equipment, including three pumpers, one tanker and an equipment truck, will remain in the McHenry fire house on Elm street. Each of the three stations is operated as a separate unit, having their- own captains and lieutenants. In Station I, they are Marty Conway, captain, and Harry Conway, lieutenant; Station II, Otto Adams, captain, and Joel ! jkttpira. lieutenant, J»jt&tio& . III*.. John Sulok, captain, and Harry Strnad, lieutenant. Harold Hobbs is chief of the district, Eddie Justen serves as first assistant and Ted Miller as second assistant. It' is important that the public realize that regardless of where the fire may be within the district they must call McHenry "0" io report as trucks are dispatched from the. local fire house. None Injured In Crash Of Two Trucks Monday No one was reported injured in an accident on Rt. 120, a mile west of the Wonder Lake road, Monday of this week when trucks driven by Roger Ebel of Cary and James Fortier of Waukegan collided. Driving east[ the For tier {ruck ran off the road and as he pulled back into the highway, it struck the machine driven by Ebel. HOLD OPEN HOUSE m TRADITIONAL ITJU1M FEAST Of IHMKS9VM6 IN LMMOR Ml K WEH® Capt. Everett Wiles administering the oath of enlistment to even young McHeijry men. From left, second row are William P. Veber, Robert G. Nowak, Walter J. Steffens and Donald L. Carlson, ^irst row, John C. Hogan, Gene L. Freund, and Harold Wohlert. rhese young meti have enlisted in a new Air Force Reserve program which calls for. only six months of active duty. All are attending McHenry high school. One of the most elaborate and impressive celebrations of the Italian people is a feast such as now being prepared at Lakemoor, to be held in the Parratore home, 208 N. Maplewood drive, Saturday and Slinday, March 23 and 24. The feast, in honor of St. Joseph in thanksgiving, is a two-day observance and promises to be an event seldom witnessed by residents of this community. In true Italian tradition, it is held as an open house, with invitations extended to all to attend. The celebration begins Saturday, with guests invited to call at the home and view the decorated table and altar which have been in the preparation stages for many weeks. That evening about 8 o'clock, one of the parish priests will bless the feast table and read the traditional prayer. Public Invited According to custom, all are invited to visit and pay homage to St. Joseph. Sunday, March 24, four children chosen from the neighborhood will be chosen to portray St. Joseph, St. Anthony, Baby Jesus and the Blessed Mother. Early on the morning of the feast, they will be accompanied by Mrs. Parratore to the church to attend Mass. At exactly noon, the children will be seated at the feast table, facing the altar, and are obliged by custom to taste of every dish COUNCIL in CAPSULE Bids on construction of new sewer lift in Edgebrook Heights Subdivision were received by the City Council Monday night and tabled, pending agreement with the subdividers as to division of cost . The following bids were "-received: Lakeland Const. Co. $20,672.25 George Sheflow $21,906.00 Inland Lakes Sewer and Water Co. -$22,775.73 A request from the Woman's auxiliary to McHenry Hospital for use of tlfe park July 20 or July 27 for an Art and Hobby exhibit was granted. The Salvation Army was granted permit for their annual. tag day "Doughnut Day" to be held June 14. (Continued on Page 8) The recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to grant c li a rt g e permitting apartinent building on tract of land south of James' Street and East of Third Street was approved. Hie petition filed by Robert and Irene Stoller, recited limitations as to intensity of use that were well within the ordinance requirements. Present New Look In Easter Seals Nation-wide, the ^Easter Seal campaign for 1957 stated last Friday and will continue until Easter SUnday, April 21. A new seal was introduced at this time, and acting as messengers for crippled children are mailed in the hope that persons interested in the. plight of these youngsters will make a contribution. A sheet of assorted seals consisting of two sizes and designs, plus a "We Have Given" sticker for contributors to display in windows to help promote the campaign, are included in the appealing new combination. The sticker, which appears in the center of the sheet, is a duplicate of the bill-board and other posters which will be used. in promoting the campaign. It shows an inviting boy with a crutch asking contributors to "Give--Easter Seals." Traditional-size seals also take on a new appearance with the same two designs of the longer seals grouped on the 100-seal sheet. Highly stylized with floral motif, the 1957 Easter seals are in tones of blue and red. Approximately 90 per cent of the funds raised during the annual Easter Seal campaign finances services within the state where raised. The remainder goes to support a national program of service, education and research. The National Society for Crippled Children and Adults is a thirty- si* year old service group which carries on a program to inform the public of its work. NEWLY FORMED SCOUT COUNCIL ELECTS OFFICERS Mrs. Frank Gregory Named Neighborhood Chairman Locally An important organizational meeting of Neighborhood 7 of the Sybaquay council bf~Girl Scouts was held last week at the Legion home, iii McHenry, attended by Miss Eleanor Schmitt, national field staff director, Miss Mary Ann Beebe, district director; and Mrs. R. Lenth, district chairman; as guests. An election wg$ held, with Mrs. Frank Gregory, of McHenry being chosen neighborhood chairman; Mrs. Stuart Engh, McHenry, co-chairman; and Mrs. Gail Wrede of Wonder Lake," secretary^ Delegates elected to attend council meetings in Elgin were Mrs. H. C. Herman of Richmond, Mrs. A. Adams of Johnsburg, Mrs. Velma Sinclair of Wonder Lake and Mrs. C. Keim of McHenry. Alternates include Mrs. N. Schneider of Spring Grove, Mrs. Norman Morrison of Lakemoor and Mrs. N. Tabor, McHenry. Troop Organizers Appointed as troop organizers to date are Mrs. P. Fischer of McHenry, Mrs. Norhian Morrison of Lakemopr and Mrs. W. S>chlick of Pistakee Highlands. Troop consultants include Mrs. Frank Gans and Mrs. Milton Olsen. Mrs. Maurice Granger, with the help of Mrs. Sinclair and Mrs. Schneider, volunteered to investigate the possibility of holding a day camp this coming summer. There will be a basic leaders' training course at the Olson school in Woodstock from 7 to 10 p.m. op Tuesday^ and Thursday the first' three weeks in April, the first session being April 2. There will alsd an^putdoor leadership course At jRawthpfne Hill, Elgin. The preparation course will be from 10 a.m .to 2 p.m. on April 2 and April 9 and the over-night course from noon Friday, April 12, to noon Saturday, April 13. Leader's Courses These courses are open to all leaders and interested women in this vicinity. With the growing population within Neighborhood 7, the need for Girl Scouting becomes greater each day; however, expansion of the program must depend on the volunteer services of interested women. Any of the above named officers may bp contacted for further information or come fo the regular neighborhood meeting, which is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Legion home. HONOR YOUNG ATMflES AT SECOND ANNUAL SPORTS BANQUET OF ROTARY; FAMOUS TRACK STAR WILL SPEAK CARL BEHNKE HURT IN ACCIDENTAL GUN DISCHARGE NO FIRE DAMAGE An oil burner exploded in a home on Lillian street in Cooney Heights early Monday evening. Firemen answered the call but no damage to the home was reported. Carl A. Behnke of Rt. .3, McHenry, was taken to McHenry hospital Sunday for treatment of a gunshot wound accidentally inflicted. Mr. Behnke, who operates the Oakmount pheasant farm several miles southeast of the city, was reported opening a gate when the gun discharged and he was struck in the right foot. County deputies investigated the accident. THREE SCHOLARSHIPS OF P.T.A. AWARDED IN CITY SATURDAY Scholarships given by the district Parent - Teachers association, which includes McHenry, were awarded at a meeting held at the local Methodist church last Saturday morning. Winners were Alfred Douglas Brothers of Waukegan, Sharon Derer of Wauconda and* Joyce Townsley of Zion. Winners were selected on a regular tabulated point system, based on scholarship, character, leadership, health, desire to teach, previous work experience and need. Last year, Terry Reid of McHenry was the second alternate. He is studying under the scholarship at DeXalb State college since the winner and first alternate were not able to continue their education. Lar^acide Products Moving To Ringwood A joint announcement by the presidents of Panogen, Inc., and Larvaeide Products, Ine., this Week reveals that the two" comp"- anies are joining forces as a result of the Panogen group acquiring the stock of Larvaeide. Laivacide will make its headquarters at Ringwood instead of New York, where it has been for many years. It will continue to operate as a separate company, distributing soil and industrial fumigants. CAMP DIRECTOR FOR CCCC GUEST OF PALSY CHAPTER An important luncheon meeting of the McHenry county chapter of Cerebral Palsy association was held at the Country club last Thursday, at which time the important work of the organization was discussed. ' Guest of the day was Mrs. \^y Longo of Chicago, director of the Chieago Club for Crippled Children's summer camp in Weingart's subdivision, northeast of McHenry. Most of the children (Continued on Page 8) : Thirteen 'basketball playerss sixteen wrestlers, eight, cheerlead-,, ers, three managers and the^ coaches will be honored next Tuesday evening, March 26, when the Rotary club sponsors its second annual sports banquet. The event will be held in the high school cafeteria at 7 o'clock. Members of the basketball squad include Jim Huemann, Tom McMahon, Ernest Useman, Dave Granger, Ed Cepulis, John Hogan, Dennis Conway, Jim Justen, Dave Freund, Ed Caron, Don Bentz, Roger Benson and Matt Eichinger. Basketball coaches are Cliff Fulton, Charles Cuda and Jack Pheanis. Team managers include Ronald Smith, Bob Meyer and Tom Fowler. Wrestling Team« Honored as members of the wrestling team will be Martin Kinnerk, Dan Baldino, Roland Hoffman, John Scarbrough, Jeft • Moss, Richard Lundborg, Gary Vogt, Dan Lundborg, Jerry Raycraft, Charles Corrado, Carl* Walker, Albert Horn, Wally Schimke, George Taylor, Paul Borchardt, Karl Tomm, Ronald Miller, Jim Tomasello, Jim Jones and Dick Antonson. The wrestlers are coached by Jerome Kalk and Robert Hendricks. Not to be forgotten in the list of guests are McHenry's fine cheerleaders, who give so much in time and energy to encourage the athletes and create enthusiasm in the crowd. They are Sarakay Douglas, Carol Scheuler, Jeanette Freund, Patti Blake, Ruth Phannenstill and Sue Stinespring. Assistants are Jeanne Marion and Barbara Marticke. Make Award* Miniature basketballs will be awarded to basketball players, medals to wrestling team members and miniature megaphones to the varsity cheerleaders: --~ A special award is the trophy, given -to the basketball player with the be$t percentage record for free throws. Another annual award to be made that evening will be a trophy to the wrestler who scored the most points during the season. Guest speaker will be Jesse. Owens, famous track and field star, who recently discussed nation- wide some of his work to combat juvenile delinquency on the Edward R. Murrow television program . During the past summer, Mr. Owens demoted much- of his time to the sponsorship of a two-day junior sports jamboree in which hundreds of boys and girls of Cook county participated in trade and field and swimming and diving competitions. This program, patterned after the Olympic games, had the sponsorship of such youth cooperating agencies x as the Bureau of Parks and Recreation, the YMCA, Chicago. Park district, Board of Education, (Continued on page 8) RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE 1 " NOTICE Churches in the community have asked the Chamber of Commerce to recommend that stores be closed from 3 to 5 p.m. on Good Friday, April 19. Worwick Phot • Dr. Peter Griesbach of McHenry, chairman of the medical advisory board of the McHenry chapter of United Cerebral palsy, center, is shown receiving recognition in the form of a pin from Mrs. Julia Covert of Algonquin, president of the chap* ter. At left is Mrs. Mary- Longo of Chicago, director of the Chicago Club for Crippled Children, conducted each summer at Riverdale subdivision, northeast of Johnsburg. Presentation was made at an important luncheon meeting in McHenry last Thursday. .