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y'i-. fr. J*' >:•'.• i ..» - - ^ "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875* Volume 83 -- No. 8 --*3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JUNE 27. 1957 20 Pages -- 10c Per Copy McHENRY ACCIDENT VICTIMS *!® Parking meters have been installed on Elm street from Riverside Drive to Richmond Road and are being put to use as soon as proper markings can be completed. Work goes forward on the electric stop signs at two intersections on Elm street. With the heavy traffic of last weekend and j*he great amount of time it was "v necessary for local DOlice to spend at the Green and Elm intersection alone, the driving public is sure to be happy with completion of the project. Plaindealer employees have long been known for their love of pets, which until last week were confined to the usual dogs, cats, parakeets, fish, etc. Q Now the list includes two pet skunks which are being made most acceptable as house pets for our linotype operator, Jackie GuffT Enroute to Twin Lakes for a swim, Jackie found two frightened animals running along «. the pavement. A half mile away was an adult skunk she believes may have been their mother, killed by a passing motorist. The pretty little black and white s'triped "kitties" are the center of attraction in the Guffey home and may be an incentive to the rest of us to try our hand <at raising something besides the more (Conventional pets. One sure way of realizing how quickly the years go by is to allow a few years to pass between viewing of a 'teen-ager. W Lee Vance, former Plaindealer ' carrier boy, stopped to say hello on Monday while visiting in this area. Lge was one of our favorites at 14, and we regretted seeing him leave for Florida four years ago. A few inches of heighth, broader shoulders, a 'deep tan and a mature manner left only an infectious smile by which to remember the young man, now aa 17-year-old graduate. Leave it to a newspaper man to take a novel way of announcing a new arrival in the household. On arriving at work Tuesday morning, we were greeted by a huge sign, with hastily scrawled message on the wrapping paper surface which was hung with coarse rope from wall to wall! It ^read "It's a boy, 6 lbs. 11% oz. Robbie. I work?" might be late for Commented one of our gals, "Wouldn't you think he would at least have had it printed?" (Robbie's our printer.) Incidentally, the new baby is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Emitt Roberts of Johnsburg. ^ There are many heavy hearts in McHenry this week. "Mourn" is a word sometimes used loosely today, but not so this time. The folks whom God chose to take from us this past week were favorites of those of us down here, just as they were of Him. Their passing only makes those closest take note of the many reasons for their being endeared to Him as well as to the many l^who will hold vivid memories of v» them in the days ahead. Another bouquet to our local fire fighters in their outstanding work in last Saturday's fire. We hear nothing but praise from new and old residents, who put them on the No. 1 list of McHenry's assets. Patty Blake, who attended Girls I State in Jacksonville, 111., was elected city clerk of her village in the mythical government set up during last week. K.A.F. # O.E.S. SUPPER The public is reminded of the ham and yam supper to be served Saturday evening, June 29, at the Masonic hall, 10? N. Court street, given by the Order of the Eastern Star. Serving will begin at 5:30 and continue until 7:30 p.m. NOTICE The McHenry State bank will be open Wednesday, Jyly 3, and will be closed Thursday.july 4, in observance of Independence Day. - - . 0 CHICAGO ARTIST Art Students, Hobbyists And y Painters Attend x Members of the Country Art Fair committee, sponsored by the cultural guild of the woman's auxiliary to the McHenry hospital, spent an interesting evening last Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam 'Leibsohn. Guest of honor was Harry Mintz, well know Chicago artist, who will exhibit some of his work at the Country Art Fair in McHenry Aug. 10 and 11. He acquainted those present with many interesting phases of modern art. He, himself, has painted in the realistic style as well as the modern and he believes that one's interest in an abstract painting endures for a longer perid than in a realistic or natural painting. Some pf the guests were students or art hobbyists: others were serious painters. Among the latter was Mrs. Lee Gladstone, whose expert questions elicited many informative replies. Mrs. Leibsohn, too, channeled the discussions into fruitful avenues of information. Arts Representatives The Civic Arts association sent Mrs. Brodie, Mrs. Frank Howard and Nancy Wright to represent that group. Civic Arts is co-- operating with the McHenry auxiliary in this venture. Among other guests- were Mrs. Joseph Waynn^ >. who also does painting, and her husband, Dr. and Mrs. Garner, Mrs. George Kauss, Miss Betty Nielsen^ Mr. and Mrs. Bill Andrews (he is co-chairman of the •publicity committee") and ' Mrs. Gurewitz, Mrs. Leibsohn's cc/ chairman. / All of them enjoyed the tarn by Mr. Mintz and through his explanations of some of his own canvasses, a new understanding., of modern art was achieved. HAROLD HOBBS WITH PUBLIC SERVICE FOR PAST THIRTY YEARS The thirtieth anniversary with Public Service Company is marked June .27 by Harold R. Hobbs, 206 Maple avenue, McHenry. Hobbs : is a crew leader in the utility's operating department at Crystal Lake and has been associated with line and operating department activitites of the company at that location throughout his employment. He is a parishioner at St. Patrick's Catholic church here and is a member of its Holy Name society. He has been a volunteer fireman for twenty-two years, and has been fire chief for the past seven years. Hobbs and his wife, Mary, have a daughter, Mrs. Robert Lamz, of Cooney Heights. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS Woodstock has been selected as one of the cities where examinations'will be given to young men in the state who seek appointment next year to the U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force and Merchant Marine academies. Senator Paul Douglas has asked the U. S. Civil Service commission to conduct qualifying , examinations on Monday, July 15. Young, men between the ages of 17 and 22 who are interested in attending may obtain information about the examination and competition for appointment by writing to Senator Douglas at 219 S. Clark street, Chicago 4, III. Memorial Hospital Cornerstone Rite Expected To Attract Many In County Memorial Hospital for McHenry County at Woodstock will pass a milestone with a cornerstone laying ceremony on Sunday, June 30. The new addition to the hospital, taking form to the west of the building, has reached the stage where a cornerstone can be laid. Ceremonies will be conducted at 3 o'clock on June 30 with pastors of several faiths participating in blessing the non-denominational i n s t i t u t i o n . The R e v . R o b e r t Hooker is chairman in charge of arranging the program". The addition to the hospital is being .built by funds donated by members of the community and will cost close to one million dollars. It will contain everything modern in a hospital when it is completed, as well as a completely up-to-date maternity section. Work Progresses Contractors are striving at this time to complete the addition to •he boiler room by fall so that heat can be provided in both buildings by the time heat is needed. The basement section of the hospital is actually the heart of the institution and, if it were destroyed, the life-giving services of the building would slow to a standstill, according to hospital administrator, Bert Hanson. Brick work has already begun on the first and second floors of the new building and it is expected that the cement will be poured soon for the roof sections. Horace Wagner of Wonder Lake, chairman of the building committee from the hospital board, and Dr. Henry Sandeen of the committee from the medical staff, believe that the building has gone forward with great celerity considering the weather this spring. The ground was broken only last Dec. 9. Expect Crowd Both Mr. Wagner and Dr. Sandeen are expected to be present at the laying of the cornerstone, as well as William Tittle, president of the hospital board, and other board and staff members. Also expected are members of the hospital's auxiliary and officials from several nearby communities served by the hospital. The public is invited to attend the cornerstone laying and to have refreshments afterward at the nurses' home. BARRY LEIBSOHN ATTENDS NATIONAL INTERLOCHEN CAMP McHenry will be represented at the famed National Music camp at Interlochen, Michigan, this summer by Barry Leibsohn, a private student of Sister M. Andriella and a student at EdgebrOok school. mwi Barry is planning to specialize in violin at camp this summer. The National Music camp, which is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary season, was established at Interlochen in 1928 to provide specialized advanced instruction for unusually talented young musicians. During the years it has expanded its program to include art, drama and dance studies. The camp, which runs from June. 23 through Aug. 18, boasts eight symphony orchestras, four symphonic bands, seven choral organizations and numerous other activitites which provide training and experience in music, art, speech and dance. VA ASSISTANCE A Veterans Administration representative from the Rockford V£. office^ will be on duty at Woodstock Tuesday July 2, to inform and assist veterans, their dependents and the general public regarding all benefit programs of the VA. Their representative will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the U. S. Post Office building, second floor, in Woodstock. PrintPlaindeqler One Day Early On Holiday Week Because the Fourth of July holiday occurs on Thursday this year, the Plaindealer will be printed one day early next week. This will necessitate moving deadlines ahead twenty-, four hours for news arid advertising. The deadline for news will be Monday at 5 p.m., for display advertising, Monday noon and for classified advertising, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. All correspondents' copy must be in the office by Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. ALYCE JOYCE MUSIC STUDIO HAS OPENING FRIDAY. SATURDAY Miss Alyce Bykowski, better known under her professional name as Alyce Joyce, has an? nounced the grand opening of her music studio Jat 308 W. Elm street on Friday and Saturday, June 28 and 29. Miss Joyce, for four years sales representative of Lyon & Healy for the Chain 'O Lakes region, will teach popular music on both organ and piano and will have in hef shop famous pianos and organs for sale. She has studied extensively at Chicago music schools, has been playing the piano for . thirteen years and has entertained professionally. CHILD DIABETIC FAILS TO RESPOND TO RESPIRATION Barbara Ann Hess, a 5-year-old diabetic, died at 11 o'clock Monday morning, June 24, in Memorial Hospital for McHenry County after artificial respiration had been administered continuously for many hours by volunteer firemen from Wonder Lake, starting Saturday evening. She was admitted to the hospital Tuesday. The young lady was the daughter of Robert B. awd Marjorie^ Hess of Fair Oaks subdivision and was born Nov. 3, 1951, in Chicago. However, she had always made her home in the McHenry community. Besides her parents,'she is survived by a sister, Linda; a brother, Robert, Jr.; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James L. Brodie. Services were held at 10 o'clock Wednesday at St. Paul's Episcopal church, McHenry, followed by burial in Ridgewood cemetery, Des Plaines. Prior to that time, the body rested at the Peter M* Justen funeral home. Barbara's death followed a threeweek illness. 125 Youths To Attend 4-H Camp During July Six from this area, including Sandra Sells of Wonder Lake, will serve as counselors from July 15 through July 19 at Camp Shawwaw- nassee, near Kankakee. During that period, 125 4-H boys and girls from the county will attend the camp, which is one of five in Illinois sponsored and operated by county 4-H organizations. The young people will participate in crafts, swimming, nature hikes, softball, volleyball, handball, shuffleboard, cook-outs and other activities. . BOAT DESTROYED IN EXPLOSION AT CITY BOAT COMPANY A 17-ft. boat was completely destroyed and three others were damaged tfs the result of a fire at the Fox River Valley Boat company about 5:20 o'clock last Saturday afternoon. Except for the efficiency of th^local fire department, the entire building might have been destroyed. Work had been done on the boat just shortly before the explosion occurred. Son\e of the second floor and the walls were damaged by the resulting flames and there also was considerable smoke dam- , -.r-v- Two Carnivals In McHenry Area Two carnivals are in prospect for McHenry within the next week, providing entertainment for the entire family. The first occurs Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 28, 29 and 30, at Memorial Park in Johrisburg, when the Community club sponsors its annual affair. Highlight of the Friday festivities will be a fish fry, and a hot lunch will be served Sunday afternoon and evening. . Another attraction will be a ball game between the Johnsburg Tigers and the V.F.W. in Elgin. Mike Schaefer is general chairman of the carnival. Legion Carnival McHenry's Legion Post, No 491, is planning for the annual Fourth of July carnival, which begins Wednesday, July 3, and continues through Sunday, July 7. Ed. Reid, newly elected commander, is general chairman of the five-day event and promises excellent entertainment for the entire family. There will be rides, prize booths and special stands. One of the highlights will be Kiddies' night, when exceptional prizes will be given in two age groups. More particulars on the carnival will appear in next week's issue. MINOR ACCIDENTS ARE REPORTED IN THIS VICINITY CRYSTAL LAKE GIRL FOURTH FATALITY IN COUNTY ACCIDENTS BAKE SALE St. Mary's Christian Mothers society is sponsoring a bake sale, to be held after all Masses at the school hall on June 30. Breakfast will also be served to the public for a modest fee. A young' Crystal Lake girl, 7- year-old Judith F. Madsen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Madsen, died in Memorial hospital, Woodstock, less (than an hour after she was struck by an auto Sunday afternoon, June 23. Mrs. Madsen saw the tragic accident in which her daughter, was killed. She was sitting in her car when Judith started across the street toward the parked vehicle, failing to see a car driven by Judith Landsberg, 20, of Homestead subdivision, Crystal Lake. The accident occurred on Lake street, near the lake. The tragedy brings this year's county traffic death toll to fifteen and was the fourth fatality within four days. Richard Rasmussen of McHenry was reported to have lost control of his car last Friday evening on a curve on the Fox Lake-McHenry Blacktop road, northeast of McHenry, and the auto knocked down three steel posts. Rasmussen suffered an- injured shoulder and was treated, at the McHenry hospital. Deputy sheriffs investigated the accident. Dorsey Stamper of Rt. 4, McHenry, was involved in an accident on Tuesday when the brakes on his car- failed and the auto crashed into a garage. Stamper was driving east on Rt. 120 and made a left turn to enter a gasoline service station at the intersection with Rt. 12 when the accident occurred. THE ANTI-POLLUTION CAMPAIGN (an editorial) As we settle into summeg in our resort community, uppermost in the minds of our adult population is for the ideal in recreational facilities for year 'round and summer visitors. Probably most important, judging by the number of young folks who participate in the sport of swimming, is the state of sanitation of our river and the Chain O' Lakes region in general. Its importance is emphasized with the recent defeat of the bond issue for the erection of a pool in the community. Moved to action by reported violations of sanitary rules among some home owners along the water and also operators of cruisers, the Chamber of Commerce this week wrote to State Senator Robert McClory, asking for immediate action. Accompanying the letter were petitions bearing more than 320 signatures of persons interested in the anti-pollution campaign. The letter referred to "unregulated and illegal sewage disposal methods" and pondered a peculiar situation whefe a state could afford to install expensive locks in the river and yet could not afford to supervise the flow of sewage or source of pollution. The letter continued by pointing out that increased traffic on the river from this system of approved locks, together with those which are proposed, will merely result in heavier cruiser traffic, which they consider one of the main sources of pollution at this time. It is our understanding that the U.S. Coast Guard ha$ conducted a vigorous safety campaijjh on the Chain O' Lakes, and the local organization has suggested to Senator McClory that perhaps they might also be able to find time to check for disposal facilities. However, the C. of C. feels that if they do not feel this is a matter of federal concern, then the state of Illinois should be able to spare an inspector from some of the over-populated departments to correct this situation. It is our own opinion that an_ annual or semi-annual inspection, of conditions on the Fox river alone would not be sufficient. For a thorough handling of the situation, it should be carried on throughout the Chain O' Lakes region. ^ Surely sanitary conditions are not a luxury today. They should be taken for granted, and since river pollution is under the state's jurisdiction, residents of the McHenry community have a right to expect its waters to receive regular inspection for the protection of all concerned. * Letters showing interest on the part Of the public should do much toward getting action in this regard. They should be addressed to Senator McClory, Lake Bluff; Rep. A. B. McConnell, Woodstock; Rep. John P. Manning, Rochelle; and Rep. Ferne Carter Pierce, Malta, 111. HOLD INSTALLATION OF JOB'S DAUGHTERS AT MASONIC HALL Candidates for Job's Daughters will be initiated at 6 o'clock on Friday, June 28, at. the Masonic hall, 101 W. Court street. All those who petitioned for membership are asked to be at the hall at 5 p.m. for instructions. The initiation ceremony will be followed by a short recess, after which the installation of officers will take place. Friends who wish to see the installation and are not allowed to witness the initiation will be welcomed to the service between 8 and 8:30 o'clock. A large attendance is sought as the formation of the organization is important to the McHenry community. A. P. FREUND. ANDREW WORWICK KILL®, SIX INJURED IN TWO-CAR CRASH; WM.MEKER THIRD VICTW One of the most tragic days experienced' in McHenry in many years occurred last Thursday when three local prominent men were killed in auto accidents and four others from the city were njured. The dead were A, P. "Tony" Freund, 65, Andrew Worwick, 61, and William Meeker, 42. The first two were killed in an iccident which occurred just before 6 a.m. at the intersection vof Rt. 47 and the Greenwood-Alden blacktop road at what is known HS Boal's corner, north of Woodstock. Paul R. Yanda, music instructor in the local high school, ^jyas he derived great , enjoyment fn taking account of the many accomplishments of recent years, at the same time looking ahead to future progress.;. He was a member of St. Mary's church choir for thirty-seven years. Both adult and children's groups united in providing music at services Monday. Survivors include his bereaved widow, Margaret; the children^ Mrs. Leona Tonyan of McHenry, Mrs. Evelyn Petitclair of Waukegan, Mrs. Angela Brown of McHenry, MrSTDorothy Frett of Crystal Lake, Mrs. Bertha Smith of McHenry, Mrs. Marion Herr- A. P. FREUND Courier News Photo ANDREW WORWICK driver of the car- which :had as passengers besides Freund and Worwick, Ray Page, Harold Owen and Arthur Tonyan, all of McHenry. They had left home about 5 o'clock for a few days' fishipg trip in Cloquet, Minn. On approaching the Greenwood corner, one of the men suggested taking a short cut to Rt. 14, travelling over a recently completed road which was unfamiliar to the driver. It was not until seconds before they reached the fateful intersection that one of them noticed the approaching stop sign which gave right-of-way to the Rt. 47 traffic. Yanda applied the brakes immediately but not mann of McHenry, Donald ot Glehview, Irvin of McHenry, Ralph of Crystal Lake, Delphine of Waucorida and Margie of M(< Henry; his father, Stephen H. Freund; six brothers and sisters;. Carl and Herbert Freund, Mary Buch, Celia Blake, Helen Smith and Bertilla Freund; also twentyfive grandchildren. The body rested at the George^ R. Justen & Son funeral home until Monday morning, when last rites were conducted from St. Mary's church, with interment in the church cemetery. Andrew Worwick Andrew Worwick was born in Russia but came to the United soon enough to keep his car, a | gtates as a young man. He was 1957 model, from skidding onto the highway. Southbound traffic at that point 61 years old this month. His business career in McHenry had covered the last, thirty-two is obscured until just before en- jyearSt first in a small studio on ten"g ^e highway preventing Waukegan ^ad and more recentthe McHenry men from seeing ly Qn Rivergide Drive. He was a MOURN DEATHS OF LOCAL RESIDENTS DURING PAST WEEK The community was shocked last Thursday to learn of the death of Mrs. Leota Marie Long. 47, of 203 East Waukegan road, who passed away in McHenry hospital. Apparently in good health, Mrs. Long had been busy until almost noon, when she complained of a severe headache. She was taken to the hospital three hours later and died within a short time. The deceased was bom in Holden, W. Va., Dec. fc, 1910, and Tiad made McHenry her home for most of the past fifteen years. An energetic and enthusiastic person, she had endeared herself not only to her family but all with whom she was acquainted. She was married on June 24, 1929, to Qdilon in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was buried on her twentyeighth wedding anniversary. The deceased was a member of the Christian Mothers society. Survivors include the widower; four children, Mrs. Betty Dunn, Gerald, Patricia Ann and Mary Therese, all of McHenry; her mother, Mrs. Winifred Lamm, of Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, Eugene Lamm of Baltimore and Lawrence Lamm of Gallipolis; three sisters, Mrs. Edith Swanson (Continued on Page 8) an approaching car, driven by Charles Steadman of Woodstock, a milk driver employed in that city. He was accompanied by his son, David. The Steadman car struck the Yanda vehicle just to the rear of center, sending it across the highway and into a utility pole, which was severed by the impact. Worwick, riding on the right side in front, and Freund, on the light side in the rear, died of injuries shortly after the crash. Owen, most seriously injured of the other four, sustained broken ribs and a back injury, while Yanda suffered a cracked knee cap and bruises. Tonyan experienced only minor cuts and bruises, as did Page, who was thrown through the windshield and ontp a bank 20 feet distant. Steadman suffered severe scalp lacerations and his son a broken arm and many cuts and bruises. The two, and Owen, were the only ones who remained in the hospital. ~ A. P. Freund The entire community mourns the death of A. P. Freund. one of McHenry's most successful businessmen. He was founder of the A. P. Freund Dredging company and built it through the years from a small business into a firm whic£ kept pace with the growing community. He was equally admired in his role of father of eleven children and his interest centered in their master in his chosen work and many time had won the highest awards offered in" photography at national conventions. Few, however, realized fully his accomplishments, for his modesty made him reluctant to make mention of the recognition bestowed on him. Before coming to McHenry, he had been in partnership in a photographic business in Chicago. He was a graduate of the Winona School of Photography in Winana, Ind., and was a member of the National Photographers association and of the Northern Illinois Photographers association. Mr. Worwick was actively interested in the Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, having served the former in the role of vice-commander some years ago. His only immediate survivor is an uncle living in Gary, Ind. However, he leaves a host of friends in the McHenry area who mourn his untimely passing. His love for his home community will be remembered long in the contribution to the public library for which he made provision before death. Military rites were conducted at the George Justen funeral home at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, with burial in Woodland cemetery. Meeker Accident • The second accident of the .. ... , .. „ , . • week occurred about 3 o'clock aCtlV^S,/. i Thursday morning and took the grandchildren. life of William Meeker of Wood* He was an enthusiastic member4 jawn park. of the Knights of Columbus and: According to authorities, he was a member of Bishop Boylan.kvas driv;ng east when his car assembly, Fourth Degree, and went out Df control and ran up of the McHenry council, No. 1288. an enbankment before overturn- Fourth Degree members provided, agajnst a pole on Rt. 120, an honor guard at 4he casket ljust east 0f the Pistakee Bayduring the time his.body rested johnsburg blacktop. in the chapel. j He suffered a skull fracture The growth of McHenry was of, keen interest to the deceased andJ Continued on Page 8}