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"Serving The Chain-O-Lsakes Region Since 1875' Volume 83 -- No. 2 -- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1957 20 Pages -- 10c Per Copy The Plaindealer had another birthday last week and is now entering into its eighty-third year. Much of the history of the community has been recorded since Jay VanSlyke founded the paper in the 'seventies. He remained as editor and publisher for- more than a quarter of sa century. ,• Other, more recent owners, ^ftave included Frank G. Schreiner, who took over the paper in the early days of the century; Charles Renich, Lucy Renich and the late A. H. Mosher. In 1949, when Mr. Mosher was still at its helm, the Plaindealer observed its diamond jubilee, at which time 2,700 papers came off the presses each week. Today, just eight years later, 4,500 papers jkre printed weekly. It is doubtful If any of . us who serve the reading public today will see the celebration of the second diamond anniversary, but we are very sure the Plaindealer. will continue to come into your home for many, many years. McHenry police have a kind word this week • for - local 'teenagers -- in particular those juniors and seniors and their friends *Who attended the local prom Saturday night. Authorities kept an eye on activities throughout the evening and especially at the time they left the French street scene in the high school gym for the night club atmosphere of 'fclub After- Glo at the Country club. The driving, and the general conduct of the young folks, were described by officers as exemplary and they had a gleam in their eye as they passed'on the compliment. IMPROVEMENTS ON P1STAKEE BAY ROAD SOUGHT Sort of miss the traditional May basket exchange, which seems to have been shoved almost into obscurity in the hustle and bustle of recent years. Few of us like to admit that ^ge is making memories longer *and fonder, but this pleasant custom is one we enjoyed. This war, the only May day celebration reaching our ears was that celebrated in Russife. Remember when, as a child, you waited for a knock on the door each May 1 and hurried to open it and find the giver? Usually by the time the hand-made beauty had been given its' due tfhare of attention, it was too late to identify the person hurrying into the darkness. Maybe the custom still exists to some extent but surely it is not as widespread today. Possibly it is because by the time youngsters are old enough to be let out of sight at night this year of 1957, they feel such things as May baskets are "kids' stuff." vtS- No matter how famous, how popular or how controversial -- folks forget in a hurry, and possibly this is good for keeping the proper perspective on one's ego. Nevertheless, the recent passing of Senator Joseph McCarthy has caused among many folks a feeling probably best described as "concern". To those of his own political views the feeling was greater -- to those of the opposition it was less -- but to those whose uppermost concern is the upholding of American ideals, their champion is gone. Whether in agreement' with his methods of procedure or not, many folks found comfort in knowing that where others sometimes waiver in their beliefs for the sake of popularity, here was one with the courage of his con unctions. ® There seem to be fewer and fewer these days! / < K. A. F. CASUAL SHOPPE'S GRAND OPENING NEXT SATURDAY The Casual Shoppe^ at 306 W. Elm street, which opened its floors to the public about a month 8go. announces its grand opening on Saturday, May 18. It is owned and operated by Mrs. Elmer (La- Verne > Antonson. Mrs. Antonson carries a complete casual line of clothing for high school aged girls, young women and matrons, including sportswear of all kinds; also jewelry and lingerie/ The attractive colors of the -^jnodern shoppe ai;e in pink tones, accented with-black athd turquoise: 'On opening day, between 9 and 6 o'clock, roses will be distributed to each guest, and other prizes will also .be given. Interested Men Met Monday With County Committee On Monday morning of this week, several citizens of the community who are interested in the betterment of road conditions, met with members of the county road and bridge committee. Primary purpose of the meeting was to consider the possibility of some action being taken to correct the Sharp curves on the blacktop road at Flstakee Bay and widening of the bridge just west of Regner Road. Local men attending the meeting included Mike Schaefer, president of the Johnsburg Community club; Joseph Frett, Otto Adams, Sylvester Tonyan and Louis Hartman. A traffic count was taken recently, which revealed that between 1,300 and 1,350 cars travel this road on an average day. Accidents have been numerous in recent years and with increased traffic each month, it is hoped that corrective measures may be taken before' there is a loss of life. Recognize Need The county committee, com-, posed of Roscoe N. Glenn, chairman; Frank ID. Beck. Thomas F. Nolan, Matt N. Schmitt and George R. Janak, after listening to proposals of the committee, recognized the need for action and promised to give consideration to requests for improvements. Also present at the meeting and expressing their interest in the road project were County Highway Commissioner Charles Miller, Carl Hallstrom and LeRoy Smith, assistant supervisors. A spokesman for the county group said engineers from the state would be asked to view the WINS SUBSCRIPTION CONTEST njuries Suffered Four Accidents Photo by Kolin Pictured above, seated in center, is Tom Kujak of Lakeland Park, winner in the Plaindealer subscription contest conducted among our twenty carrier boys. The photo was taken last weekend at a dinner at the McHenry Country club to which ,he took his parents--one of the prizes of the contest. Shown seated with Tom are his brothers, Allen, left, and Jimmy, right. Standing, left to right, are Albert Kujak, Tom's father; Mrs. Bernice Donarski and Alex Donarski, his grandparents; Mrs. Elmira Kujak, Tom's mother; and Cindy Kujak, his sister. The contest opened March 28 and closed May 5, during which period Tom was the proud possessor of thirty-one new subscriptions. The Plaindealer circulation now totals 4,500. SPRING GROVE MAN KILLED IN SUNDAY CRASH Eighth Traffic Fatality Recorded With Petska Death A Spring Grove area man, Francis Ray Petska. 34, became the eighth traffic fatality of the year when he was killed Sunday night in an accident which occurred on a blacktop road, east of Spring Grove, near the Fox Lake Country FINAL FILING FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY FRIDAY, MAY 31 , club. The crash occurred just beroad in question, after which fur- fore 11 o'clock very near, the ther plans to correct the exist- Lake county line. ing set-up may be undertaken. DAIRY JUDGING TEAM ENTERED IN STATE COMPETITION Frank and John Perry and Russ Carr will make up McHenpy's entry in the state dairy judgiftg contest in June as the result of last week's competition held at the Mooseheart farm, at which Whitey Thomson, formerly of Hickory Creek • Farms, McHenry, acted as a judge. The local team placed tenth in the contest and the top three members of each will make up teams to represent their schools in the, state. Belvidere won top honors last Thursday in Section 6. John J. King, Fair Oaks Resident, Dies John Joseph King, a summer resident of Fair Oaks subdivision for many years and a permanent resident four years, died May 9 in McHenry hospital, where he had been a patient thirteen days. His only immediate survivor is his widow, Kathleen. A daughter preceded him in death. Services were held Monday in Chicago, with burial in All Saints cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Frederickson and children of Elgin, were McHenry visitors Sunday. According to state police, Petska lost control of his car on a curve and-it skidded; 120 feet-off the highway before Striking a road sign and then travelling another 85 feet and rolling over. Petska was removed from the car and taken to a doctor's office in Fox Lake, where he was proclaimed dead. He was reported to have suffered a skull fracture, An inquest was held on Monday in Richmond, where the body Was removed and funeral arrangements completed. Many At Grand Opening Of Garden Center Many people from the McHenry area attended the grand opening of the McHenry Garden Center on Rt. 120, east of McHenry, last Saturday and Sunday. Souvenirs and prizes were distributed to children and adults. The business opened early this spring, offering a complete landscaping service and everything for the garden and yard. NOTICE Dog licenses were due May 1st Kindly secure licenses immediately and furnish rabies certificate when making application. City of McHenry. Miss Dorothy Justen. R. N.. of Illinois Research hospital, Chicago, spent a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nick M. Justen. Special Features Of Annual County Fair In Planning Stages The man or woman who is really interested in the work that i| being done rarely complains about over-exertion. - Water fights by fire departments of the northern area of the state may be a part of this year's county fair. If so, Ibcal fire fighters should come in for their share of honors for they have won the county championship eight out of the last eleven years. Members of the fair board have agreed to build a concrete slab on the infield of the race track that could be used for the water fights. Also, it can be used for roller skating, for dancing and, other evcfnts. Preston Weter of Woodstock is busy arranging for a tractor-pulling contest and is also a member of the committee planning for machinery equipment exhibits. Other members working on the exhibit are Ralph Nichols of Hebron and George Freund of McHenry. Ticket sales for the fair will be under the supervision of Clinton Martin of McHenry again this year. He was re-appointed to the chairmanship of this committee by fair board chairman Lyle Paulsen, at the last meeting of the board. Mrs. Loretta Higgins of Harvard and Mrs. Tibbitts Rolls of Hebron are in charge of the open class home economics show of the fair. Mrs. Marian Herman cf Spring Grove, Robert Vogen and Joe Getty of Marengo make up a committee for special awards. Alan Ainger of Alden is chairman in charge of creating rules for cleanliness in the cattle tents. Scout Exhibits County Girl and Brownie Scouts are invited again this year to par* ticipate in the fair and at least five troops have signified their intentions of putting on exhibits. The theme for this year's Scouts is, "Fun in the Outdoors," accord* ing to Mrs. R. L. Ostrander of Woodstock, superintendent of the Scout division of the fair. Mrs. Ostrander has indications from troops at McHenry, Spring Grove. Crystal Lake, Ridgefield and Woodstock, that they will prepare exhibits. McHenry County's fair will he held on Aug. 1, 2, 3 and 4 at the county fair grounds on Route 47, near Woodstock. Fair "premium books will soon be available through the Farm Bureau office. The last day for filing personal property with the township assessor, Lester Bacon, is May 31. Mr. Bacon will be at the following locations: City hall, McHenry, Monday to Friday, May 13 to 17 inclusive, 1 to 5 p.m.; assessor's office, 203 John street. May 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, and 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. For those who cannot file during above hours, he will be at his' office 203 John street Saturday afternoons and evenings, May 18 and May 25, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. If you have lost your schedule or have not received one in the mail, blanks will be furnished. REGISTRATION IS HELD THIS WEEK AT JOHNSBURG SCHOOL Kindergarten and first grade registration at the Johnsburg public school will be held Thursday and Friday, May 16 and 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. \ Parents must bring birth certificate along, showing that child was born on or before Dec. 1, 1952, which is the minimum eligible age for kindergarten. Hosptial and baptismal certificates will not be accepted. Because of increasing school enrollment, it is necessary that administrators and teachers take this preliminary registration in the spring. elen Allison of Spring Grove suffered facial, ankle and leg lacerations after the car driven by her husband, Frank V. Allison, struck a bridge late Monday night on Spring Grove road, just south of the village bridge. - Mrs. Allison was pinned in the car by the bridge railing, which passed through the radiator and dash board. Spring Grove fire department members were said to have worked fifteen minutes to free her. She was taken to a Y^aukegan hospital for treatment. • The car was demolished. ,Mrs. Charlene Hiland of Mcrfenry lost control of her car on Rt. 120, ne^r Lilymoor, about 11:15 Sunday nieht, after which it struck a iree and utility pole. She suffered bruises in the crash. Louis Hager, 18, Of Rt. 1, McHenry, suffered only minor injuries last Thursday evening when his car went out of control and overturned on Rt. 120, west of Rt. 12. State police said he failed to make a curve at that point in the road. Cathy Sue Fergusen, aged 3, was reported to have suffered a broken leg one day last week when she was hit by an auto on Rt. 120. PART TIME POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED DN BURGLARY CHARGE Edgar Wade, 26, a part time policeman in Lakemoor, was released on bond early this week after being arrested on a burglary and reckless driving cliarge in Wauconda. According to authorities in that village, the Wauconda squad car, in making a routine checkup just before 4 o'clock Sunday morning, pulled up before the Radius Furniture store on Route 176. They saw someone leave the store, get into a car and drive away at a speed of 90 miles an hour. Authorities were surprised, on catching up with the car, to find the man in uniform. Wade was reported to have admitted breaking in with an ax and moving a television set to the front door in preparation for removing it to his car. He had completed a tour of duty at 3:30. A preliminary hearing has been set for May 22. PURCHASE SITE FOR NEW EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN McHENRY The one hundred and twentieth convention of the Episcopal diocese of Chicago met last Tuesday and Wednesday, May 7 and 8. in Chicago. Among the 750 delegates present were The Rev. Vincent Fish. Vicar of St. Paul's Episcopal church, McHenry, and two members of the bishop's committee, Mrs. William Banks and Mrs. Charles A. Olson. The unusual growth and activity of St. Paul's Mission in its first year of existence was noted as one of the most significant events of the past year. A site of five aeces was recently purchased in the addition to Edgel^ pok Heights as the first step toward a permanent home for St. Paul's church. Plans are being formulated for the erection of a building in the near future. The congregation now meets in the band room of the old Junior high school, with Father Fish in charge, at 11 a.m. each Sunday. Sp. 3-c Roman G. Bauer and family are in McHenry on leave from Norfolk, Va., where he has been serving with the third antiaircraft artillery group for the past eighteen months. After his discharge from Ft. Sheridan on June 6, Sp. 3-c Bauer will reside with his family at the Duane Andreas home west of Ringwood. THOSE POST PROM PROBLEMS (an editorial) Another prom is history, but memories of a quaint little French street scene will linger long with the several hundred young people who attended. Lingering also will be the problems of those organizations which have undertaken the tremendous task of providing a post-prom party'for a growing number of 'teen-agers. Post-prom socials have gained in popularity throughout the country in recent years, the purpose being to provide professional entertainment for the after-midnight hours and prevent the young people from travelling a distance for it. Contrary to what some of us Relieved at first, it has not lost its aura of glamour and couples hurried to be among the 200 who could be accommodated. As in years past, the evening was a huge success, but many couples who were not among the first registered were forced to bring the evening to a close at midnight or seek their fun elsewhere. The answer of course, was that prom couples were travelling throughout the night -- some to Chicago -- for their entertainment. The easiest solution, from the parents' standpoint, would be the erection of a building large enough to care for the needs of pll. Much easier than taking a stand with a daughter or son and setting a curfew hour, along with a restriction on the travelling distance. The two local Kiwanis clubs and the V.F.W. and auxiliary merit the gratitude of all parents who have been spared sleepless hours of anxiety on prom night. Should someone come up with an answer for accommodating a growing number of young people, the problem will be partially solved. Even so, parents will need to give some thought to other answers. *It is hard to determine which carries with it the greater danger--couples travelling 100 miles through the night or sleepless youngsters who, not content with a prom and postprom party, make an all-day picnic of the next eight hours. Regardless of whether or not interested organizations are able to keep sponsoring the after-prom socials there will continue to be headaches for mom and dad as long as the annual celebration is extended into the late hours of the following day. No parent wants to single out his or her girl or boy by establishing a curfew no other must answer. However, much better a bit of family discord than regret caused by overindulgence. It would seem that some organization with a particular interest in yOung people--possibly the P.T.A.--might promote a plan whereby a large group of parents band together in agreement on a practical and intelligent answer to prom night problems. Surely any group of parents without the courage to act in the best interests of their 'teen-aged boy or girl may well stop and take account of their qualifications for their role as mom or dad. And don't blame the kids. Few of us gained in character as much from self-discipline as from the firm voice of mother and the firmer hand of father! 250 YOUNG INSTRUMENTALISTS AND VOCALISTS JOIN IN PRESBITIK ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL MAY 1? HOME ON LEAVE MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC PLANNED FOR THIS COUNTY On Monday evening, May 13. representatives from several of the county's organizations met in McHenry to discuss the mental health needs in this county. They were led in discussion by Boyd Mulder, an industrial relations manager with a large corporation, who has been president of the North Lake County Mental Health society for the past three years. % Mr. Mulder described the formation of the society's mental health clinic which will open this month. The McHenry county citizens' committee looks forward to the formation of a mental health society and the establishment of a mental health clinic for the needs of this area. At a date to be announced soon, another meeting will be held to continue the preliminary work. All interested in this vital and as yet unmet need, will be invited to attend. TWO COUPLES SI THIS COMMUNITY WED FIFTY YEARS Fred J. Dowells Hold Open House. Sunday, May 19 Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Dowell will hold open house at their home in Cooney Heights subdivision in McHenry in honor of their golden wedding anniversary Sunday, May 19. Friends are invited to call from 2 to 5 o'clock and from 7 to 9 in the evening. Mr. Dowell was born at Volo on May 15, 1884. His bride of fifty years, the former Elsie Baseley, is a native of Wauconda, where she was born in 1887. The couple exchanged vows at Woodstock May 15, 1907. Both enjoy good health and care for the many duties around their home. They have resided in McHenry a number of years having farmed until retirement in 1946. The Dowells have five children. Alvin of Mcilenry, Mrs. Arthur (Doris) Harris of rural McHenry. Earl of McHenry, Harold of Crystal Lake and Howard of rural Woodstock; also sixteen grandchildren. Christ Eckerts Last Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Christ Fckert of the Volo community celebrated their golden wedding at a dinner with their daughter, Mrs. Bern Meurk, and son. Earl, in Chicago. Open house was held for friends and relatives at 3 o'clock at their home in this community. Both the bride and groom of fifty years were born, met and were married in Germany. Mr. Eckert has been retired for several years from the wholesale meat business which he was in forty-five years. The couple has four grandchildren. JUNIOR HIGH BAND TO PRESENT SPRING CONCERT FRIDAY Friday evening,May 17 promises to be sn important one for members of the Junior high school band, who will present their annual band concert in the new school auditorium at 8:15 o'clock. Paul Raasch, director, has arranged an excellent program and hopes parents andk friends of the young people will attend. Mr. Harry Stinespring will act as master of ceremonies for the program. Buy U.S. Savings Bands WALTER L. LARSEN \Pvt. Walter L. Larsen, Jr., son of the senior Larsens of Rt. 6, McHenry, has completed his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and is now enjoying a fourteen- day leave at home. The young man known to his friends as "Larry", enlisted in the Army Feb. 28 and after his leave will report to Fort Bragg. N.C., where he will receive further training in field artillery. MISS CAROL FREUND REIGNS AS QUEEN AT MAY CROWNING A most impressive ceremony of the crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary took place last Sunday at St. Patrick's Catholic church at 4:15 o'clock. The procession was led into church by the cross bearer, Brian O'Malley, and the acolytes, Raymond Franklin, William Vavrik, Kenneth Martin and Michael McEnery. Pretty Carol Treund, Who was selected as queen, was attired in a beautiful white satin and lace dress and a lovely veil with cro\yn. Janice Charles and Louellen Tomasello were her attendants. Four little first graders, dressed in white, Theresa Huck, Kay Ann Mikota, Marcia Su^ivan and Mary Anne Svitanek, carried the streamers of the pillow on which the crown for the Blessed Virgin Mary was carried by the queen, whose court consisted ^>f the eighth grade girls: Margarefe^Fuller, Josephine Gilligan, M^ry Grace Meyer, Joan O'Brieh. Janice Parisi, Donna Schwingl and Beverly Sesko. Boys-alfd girls from all 'grades were in the procession. ^ In addition to singing hymns in honor of the Blessed Virgin, the Act of Consecration was recited. Rev. Edward C. Coakley gave a very inspiring talk, followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. About 250 young people, all members of the instrumental and vocal dep6rtments of the McHenry high school, will join talents next Sunday evening, May 19, to present the annual spring music festival in the school gymnasium. Tickets are now on sale by members participating. For the first time this year, there will be no guest artist, thus allowing more time for the performance of the three major organizations, orchestra, band and chorus. In the past, there have been appearances by the Great Lakes octet and radio, television and oratorio singers. Sunday night's program, which begins at 8:15 o'clock, will open with three selections by the orchestra, under direction of Paul R. Yanda. "Hie organization, one of the finest in Class A in the state, lias chosen "Air de Ballet," "On The Trail" and an overture, "Pique Dame." The vocal portion of the program features a large girls' ensemble singing "Sophomoric Philosophy," the boys' quartet singing "Down the Open Road" and a boys' octet offering a comic arrangement of "Old McDonald Had A Farm." The entire group will join in a spiritual, "Set Down Servant." . Choral Selections Chorus numbers include "Now the Day is Over" and "Lift Thine Eyes" by the girls' chorus; "Blow Trumpet Blow" and "Dance My Comrades" by the boys' chorus; Battle of Jericho" and "The Creation" by the mixed chorus. The band will be featured next in an overture, "Light Cavalry," a samba, "Lilt of the Latin;" "Goofin'," and a march, "The Footlifter," featuring the baton twirlers. The finale will include two numbers by the entire group of young people, singing and playing "Come; to the Fair" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic." Highlight of the -evening will be presentation of the Arlon medals to the band and orchestra seniors chosen by members of their respective organizations for these national honor awards; aiso medals to the senior boy and girl chosen as outstanding in churns work. MOURN PASSING OF MAYME JACKSON MONDAY EVENING A host of friends joined the family of Mrs. Mayme Jackson. 64, in mourning her death, which occurred at the Villa Rest home Monday evening. May 13. after an illness of about four weeks. She was a member of the Christian Mothers sodality of St. John's church and a charter member of the V.F.W. auxiliary. Mrs. Jackson was devoted to her large family, and their talent in sports provided her with one of her favorite hobbies as a spectator at all events in which they participated. Survivors include her husband, Ford; eight children, Constance May, of Johnsburg, George, and Joseph of Woodstock. Arthur of McHenry, Marie Huntington of Woodstock, Catherine Michelau of Grayslake, Edward of Woodstock and James who is in service in California; two brothers, Joseph Frett of Johnsburg and George Frett of Woodstock, and fourteen grandchildren. A son, William, a sister, Kate Freund, and a brother, Ben Frett, preceded her in death. The body rests at the Peter M. Justen funeral home /$until this (Thursday) morning at 9:30 o'clock, when services are being held from St. John's church. Johnsburg, with interment in the church cemetery. COUNCIL in CAPSULE Mayor Freund has made the following appointments for the current fiscal year: City attorney, John E. Looze; city collector, Mayme Buss; superintendent water and sewer, Joe J. Diedrich; superintendent streets and alleys! Jack Smith. Joseph C. Grobel will continue as chief of police, with all police officers being reappointed. Officers are John R. Weichmann, Norbert A. Yegge, William G. Pearson, Harold L. Bell and Kenneth Espey. Dr. C. W. Klontz, Leo J. Winkel and Carl N. Weber form the local board of health. Chairmen of the standing committees of aldermen are as follows: Finance, Brown; license, Pitzen; streets and alley. Brown; water and sewer, Thennes; sidewalks, Holly; public property, Antonson; ordinance, Bolger; purchasing, Holly; building codes and permits, Pitzen; band, Antonson; athletic field, Bolger. The board of local improvements will consist of Mayor Freund and Aldermen Pitzen and Brown. Alderman Thennes and Mrs. Fred J. Bienapfl are newly appointed members of the library board. NOTICE City police will start a drive Monday, May 27th. on vehicle licenses. Tickets will be issued to those not having stickers displayed on windshields. City of McHenry. GRANDSON OF LATE JOHN MASQUELET BECOMES PRIEST Friends of the late John Masquelet, a former summer resident of McHenry. will be interested to learn that his grandson, Edward R. Reilly, was among a class of forty-five ordained by Cardinal Stritch at Mundelein on Friday, May 3. He is the son of Mrs. Margaret M. Reilly and the late Edward R. Reilly The young priest offered his first solemn Mass Sunday, May 5, in the church of St Francis de Paula in Chicago. Fr. Reilly is a relative of Mrs. Gertrude Neiss of McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. James were visitors in the Harold lin home in Waukegan Saturday.