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Volume 83 -- No. 9 --r 2 Sections / "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" • McHENRY. ILLINOIS. WEDNESDAY. JULY 3. 19S7 16 Pages -- 10c Per Copy -DAY LEGION CARNIVAL OPENS TONIGHT -Class reunions,, always ihteresttake on new meaning: when members gather together after a separation of a -half century. That very thirig took place last Saturday night at the McHenry Country club' when seven of the fourteen members of the class of 1907 (largest class ~up to that time) reminisced over happenings of their school days and the intervening period. Pictures of, "the yQopd old days" were viewed too, Ine costumes providing a good many laughs for everyone. Only one living member of the class waB unable to be present, Dr. Louise Evanson, who is now a Chicago dentist. However, she was recalled by all present, as were the six members who were taken in death within the last fifty years. The first of these were Eve Wheeler and Anna Carey, neither whom was present at the first nd only other reunion in <:he half century, one held at the old Bickler hotel tin June 17, 1933. Present at Saturday night's gathering were Florence Granger Alexander of Hebron. Nellie Newman McDonald of Woodstock, Earl McAridrews, Alfred Pouse, John Sutton. Clara Stoffel and Florence Carey, all of McHenry. 4} Anna Carey was valedictorian of the class and the late 1-AUian Wheeler Sayler /ormer Plaindealer writer, was salutatorian. Other members were Myrtle Wattles Harrison, LaNette Whiting and John Larson. The latter distinguished himself by becoming manager of the Quaker Oats company factory at Tecumseh, Midi., and was mayor of that city. ' r Favorite .bit s>f conversation last Saturday night was recollection of those from whom these "students" learned the "Three Rs." The late Agnes Perry Grout was one of their instructors for four years, Prof. William F. Rice taught them for one year and Prof. E. C. Fisher for three yealrs. The graduation program was held in the old Junior high school «n Waukegan road. One of its lost interesting program features, especially in view of later developments, was the debate or) the subiect, "The Consolidation of the Adjoining »School Districts With the McHenry School Would Be Advantageous and Desirable," something that was realized a quarter of a century later in the consolidation of the rural schools. \ The vacation schedule has pointed at us this.time and it is a much happier thought than having our co-workers leave us for a week or two. Our own vacation we have been putting off for the last five years --mostly because it becomes increasingly more damaging to the ego to let others know they can get along so well without us.' As the day draws near, we are ^bndering if anticipation, is really greater than realization, and whether one or two days will find us ready to settle back into a work routine. Everything takes practice, and a vacation is no exception. Possibly by Sunday, July 15--if we can endure the quiet of no presses, the dawn without alarm clocks and ths subdued atmosphere which -yjesults without jesting from the "gang"--then the thought of retiring softie day might be a more pleasant though^;. A few words of sincere praise for Stanley Vycital, who did a fine job of directing the McHenry municipal band in concert last week Wednesday. He was pinch hitting for the regular directbr, Paul R. Yanda. The young man comes from a musical family which has long been generous Of its talent in this community. Stanley himself is an expert clarinetist and has continued his interest in what was a favorite hobby back in his school days. We can count on one hand the number of families whe^have contributed so greatly in number and ability to this particular form of wt in the McHenry area,. One of the others was the Vales family, three members of which were beginning their careers at the same time the Vycitals were getting their start. Besides Stanley, instrumental organizations 1 ocaily claimed brother, Charles, who played trumpet, and younger brother, Rich- OPENING OF TWO GAMPS FOR LESS FORTUNATE PROVES INSPIRATION TO RESIDENTS OF McHENRY COMMUNITY Two camps whose histories contain an equal share of service and sacrifice, pathos and joy, hope and faith--opened the new season in the McHenry area in recent days. One is at Camp Villa Maria, on the shores of Pistakee Bay, where for the thirty-third year less fortunate children in the Chicago area will forget, for a two-week period, the happier plight of other youngsters, with homes, as they enjoy a planned recreation program in vacation time. Whereas summer visitors to Villa Maria were from underprivileged classes some years ago, more recently the camp has welcomed children from the various orphanages in the Chicago area. It is under sponsorship of Chicago Catholic Charities. Residents of the House of Good Shepherd, St. Hedwig's orphanage, Chicago, Guardian Angel, Joliet and Angel Guardian, Chicago, will be represented at the camp this year. Assist At Camp Miss Genevieve Nolan, who has been the popular camp director for the past fourteen years, will spend only a limited time 4at camp this year due to other responsibilities ih the city. In addition to adult supervision from the orphonages, there will also be five men and six girls acting as counselors. Among them are two from this community, Jackie Klein of Pistakee Bay, a member of last fall's Olympic team, who thrills the children with her talent on the neW trampoline purchased for the playground area, and Jean Selsdorf of Wonder Lake, vvho spends some time each day at the camp. Two years ago an entire remodeling- project was undertaken and a new staff building erected. The camp now has four dormitories, chapel, rectory, recreation room, kitchen and dining room. grotto is expected to be completed this summer. CCCC Camp The CCCC camp at Riverdale subdivision, northeast of Johnsburg, o^ »ed for a new season on Monday, July 1, once again caring for the needs of children referred from the McHenry area, as well as referrals from hospitals, clinics and physicians in the Chicago area. Last year, a total of eighty children were accommodated during \he season, which continues until late in August. Mrs. Harry Mandelstam, founder of the Chicago Club for Crippled Children and the local summer camp, died in recent months and her loss is sorely felt by those closest to the noteworthy work accomplished through her interest and untiring efforts in behalf of handicapped children. Outstanding 'in the summer program this year will be dedication of a new swimming pool and the annual outing on Sunday, Jyly 14, which is being called--"Our Mandy Day" in memory^ of Mrs. Mandelstam. JOANNE RULIEN RESIGNS AFTER LONG SERVICE AS NURSE A career' in public health nursing in the McHenry schools ended in June with the resignation of Mrs. Joanne Rulien. It is estimated that over a period of twenty- nine and one-half years of service in this community, she has had under her supervision more than 30,000 children. Mrs. Rulien came to McHenry from Woodstock, where she had been in similar work, in 1928. From a comparatively small beginning of service to^OO children (Continued on Page 8) in three schools that year, her work has increased until during the past nine months, she supervised a he&lth program which encompassed 2,900 children in seven schools? ;-'-v Her plan? for the future are indefinite but for the summer she plans to rest. The program to assure better health jconditions among children in our schools has grown tremendously in recent years. Since Mrs. Rulien came to McHenry, a law passed stating that every child must receive a physical examination on entering school and every four years thereafter. Other duties in her program were included visual screening, audiometer tests and TB testing. She has also acted as chairman for all drives conducted in the schools in behalf of Red Cross, Junior Red Cross, polio and tuberculosis. Since 1928, there has been an annual immunization program which includes vaccinations for diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and small pox. On the heaviest day, a total of 659 cliH^lren were cared for at the cliniq. Realizing the tremendous increase in sc^pe of the public health program, it is no wonder that Mis. Rulien has decided to retire from public he&lth_ nursing after so many years of service. Leaving as she does at the height of an outstanding career, her name will long remain symbolic with health conditions of which all are proud. COUNTY TRAFFIC TOLL RISES TO SIXTEEN IN WEEK Mrs. Ellse M. Henschel, 29, of Rt. 3, Delavan, Wis., was billed last Thursday night when a car she. was driving collided with a truck on Rt. 14, just south of the Wisconsin-Illinois state line. Her husband is employed in McHenry. Mrs. Henschel was reported to have pulled out of a parking lot near Big Foot, following another car which forced a truck driven by Edward Pogue of Madison, Wiis. to slow down. The truck struck the Henschel car, causing the death of Mrs. Henschel and injuries to the driver. This was the sixteenth traffic fatality in the county this year. Marvin C. Martin Named Principal McHenry extends a welcome to tlio new "high school principal, Marvin C. Martin, of Nashville, 111 , replacing Carl Buckner, who has been named assistant superintendent. ' • Mr. Martin is a native of Carbondale. He "received his bachelor Of DEDICATE TWO BAND NUMBERS TO FORMER MEMBERS An interesting program of favorites is being planned by the municipal band for presentation next Wednesday, July 10, on the high school grounds at 8 o'clock. Two of the selections, "Band Pioneer" and "Old Timers' 'Waltz," are being dedicated to two long time members of the organization Charles VycKal and Carl Weber. The entire program will be as follows: "The Star Spangled Banner" March, "Band ^Pioneer" --r- Geneva. Dedicated to Charles Vycial. Waltz, "OldVTimers"--arrangement by Lake Dedicated to Carl Weber. . Overture "Vogue"--Holmes. Popular Number--"The Darktown Strutter's Ball" Carch, "Spirit of Minstrelsy" --Brooks King Waltz, "MeJcicali Rose"--Stone and Tenney. Overture "Sunnyland" -- Olivadoti. "When the Saints Go Marching Popular Number "Down Yonder"-- Gilbert f March, "The Stars and Stripes Forever"--Sousa. Finale, "God Bless America"-- Berlin. JANE MILLER, IV2. SEVERELY BRUISED WHEN HIT BY CAR (Continued on Page 8) ' Independence And The Holiday (an editorial) Tomorrow, July 4, we will be celebrating the 181st anniversary of our independence, but how often do we realize just how greatly that very, quality can turn the holiday into a mockery by unwise use? We refer, of course, to independence in the ext^ej»©-"t5rT the part of the driving public --the motorist who feels the, urge to take independence in its broadest interpretation of freedom. Actually, the driver has a greater responsibility today than ever before in the face of the rising traffic toll due to more folks using our highways. In 1956, a total of 137 persons died in motor vehicle accidents during a one-day holiday. Seventy-six drowned, one was a victim of fireworks and thirty-eight died from miscellaneous causes, some of which could certainly have been prevented. These figures are not intended to detract from the fun of the holiday, only to make each of us stop and ask, "What kind of Fourth of July will this be for the nation's motorists in 1957? For the swimmers? For those who are careless in other forms of recreation?" In the year 1903, fireworks took 466 lives. The fledgling automobile of that year --only a youngster with limited power, took only 400 lives in the whole year. Last year on the Fourth, only one person died from fireworks but On the highways between Independence, Calif., and Independence, Mo., and Independence, Va., 137 died in auto accidents in one day! Facts cannot be denied, and in this case only give proof of the time honored words, "What fools these mortals be," where the public demonstrates its intelligence in eliminating one form of "self-punishment" while allowing another, to flourish. _ Jane, 2%-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Miller of Church street, was painfully, but not seriously, injured last Thursday morning when she was struck by a car near the playground in back of St. Mary's school. The little girl was at the edge ofjjie road and was preparing to cross^and join some friends when she was hit by a car .driven by Wesley Eugene Lane of Powers Lake, Wis., who is employed at Johnsburg. Fortunately, Lane was driving at a slow rate of speed when lie suddenly noticed Jane starting to cross the road. He swerved but was unable to avoid hitting her. The little girl was taken to McHenry hospital, where she was treated for severe bruises. She had no broken bones. science degree in education in 1939 from Southern Illinois university at Carbondale, attended Biarritz American university in Giarritz, France, for six months in 1945 and 1946 and received his blaster's degree in 1949 from the University of Illinois. His teaching experience was •done in. the Carrier Mills grade school. North grade school in Carterville, 111., and Mt. Tabor rural school in Carbondale. He has served in an administrative capacity in the Royalton unit district, Rayol, 111., the Carlyle high school and for the *last six years as principal of Ston- Ington high school in Nashville, IP- «nd the father of one child, 7 years old. Ha conies to McHenry highly recommended from the educational , institutions which he has served. THREE McHENRY AREA MEN WON DEGREES IN RECENT WEEKS . Three McHenry men received degrees from universities in various parts of the country during the latter days of June. " ' F. Dawson Trine; a science teacher in the McHenry high school two years ago, received the degree of master of science in science education at the University of Wisconsin at the graduation exercises June 21. He was one of forty-seven who participated in the high school science and mathematics teachers' supp l e m e n t a r y t r a i n i n g p r o g r a m which was sponsored by the National Science foundation. Mr. Trine has accepted a teaching position at Arlington, Heights However, the family will live at 413 Grove avenue, McHenry, where they moved last week. James W. Golbeck, son of Mr. HENSCHEL TAVERN. HOME RANSACKED;' BURGLARS TAKE $730 Art and Lee's tavern and restaurant and the adjoining home of the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Art Henschel, were broken into by burglars sometime late Monday night or early Tuesday and~$730 in money and three cameras were taken. • Discovery of the theft was made by the Henschels about 3 a.m. Tuesday when they returned from a visit to the Chicago fair. They found the shutter and screen on a rear taverr^ window removed and their business establishment vand home ransacked. The Henschels had left McHenry at 5 o'clock and the burglary took place sometime after that hour. A lock on the shutter was broken and the screen taken off. McHenry police were notified and the case then turned over to the sheriff's office, which has been carrying on an invest igatiaon. OFFICERS OF NEW JOB'S DAUGHTERS BETHEL ELECTED (Continued On Page 8) Patricia Ann Bates Installed As Queen In Impressive Rite At impressive institution and installation ceremonies forming a Job's Daughters bethel in McHenry last Friday evening, June 28, in Masonic Temple, Miss Patricia Ann Bates of Lakeland Park was elected honored queen. Other newly installed officers include Joan Hansen, senior princess; Kay Bucher, junior princess; Dorothy Ann Cook, guide; Barbara Krickl, marshal; Camille Covalt recorder; Brenda Krukfow, treasurer; Gail Johnsoh, chaplain; BeatriceLiedtke, musician; Nancy Buckner, librarian; Susan Watkins, Marian Mueller, Kathy Prawl, Karen Bailey and Karen Olsen, messengers; Nancy Colby, senior custodian; Judy Murray, junior custodian; Penny Scholtz, inner guard; Carol Hughes, outer guard; Sue Stinespring, Lynda Morris and Joyce Moore, choir. Twenty-Seven Members The officers and choir of Bethel No. 93, Lake Zurich, officiated at the initiation of candidates at 6 o'clock, followed by installation ceremonies in tvhich twenty-seven young ladies from this area became members. The local executive bethel guardian council is composed of Mrs. Harriett Dodd, guardian; Mrs. Elizabeth Fairchild, guardian secretary; Peter J. Hastings, associate guardian; Charles.Olson, treasurer; Mrs. Anita Hansen, director of music. Associate council members include Mrs. Elizabeth Krickl, Mrs. Edna Mae Johnson, Lawrence Murray, Mrs. Joanna Prawl, Mrs. Gerry Hastings, Mrs. Lillian Bossier and George Krickl. Fr. E. W. Berthold Years Priest Many are the residents of this community who'll rejoice with Rev. Edward Berthold of Aurora when the former McHenry priest celebrates the sixtieth anniversary of his prdination to the priesthood by offering a solemn Mass of thanksgiving Thursday, July 4, at 11 o'clock in St. Joseph's church Aurora. Fr. Berthold was ordained to the priesthood on July 3, 1897, after which he was appointed assistant in St. Aloysius parish, Chicago. After six years there, he was appointed for graduate music studies in Europe. Returning after two years abroad. he served St. Henry's parish, Chicago, and West Brooklyn before being assigned to the pastorate of St. John's parish, Jbhnsburg. From 1915' to 1921 he was pastor of St. Mary's, McHenry, during which time he directed the construction of the present church* convent and rectory. He left McHenry to go to Virgil, 111., and later was chaplain of St. Joseph's hospital in Elgin. Still active and in fine health, Father Berthold continues in his duties by offering Mass for the Sisters and patients at St. Charles hospital, Auroral where he has held the post of chaplain since January of 1947. The best wishes of a host of friends in this community are with Fr. Berthold as he celebrates the auspicious occasion of his sixtieth year in the priesthood. FRAN BLAKE IN DAIRY PRINCESS COURT OF HONOR (Continued on Page 8) SEAL HOSPITAL CORNERSTONE This picture shows sealing of the cornerstone of the new addition to 1 Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, being inspected by hospital officials and guests at last Sunday's cerenjonies. From left are Mrs. Charles Wright, auxiliary president; Rev. Robert Hooker, pastor, Grace Lutheran church; Orville Church, hospital board member; Dr. C. E. Wittenberg, chief of hospital's medical staff; Einar Bakkom, hospital board member; Bert Hanson, hospital administrator; Fr. Joseph Egan, St. Mary's church, and Don Still, hospital treasurer. A pretty blon.de, brown-eyed Hebron girl, Carol Hansen, who was Miss McHenry County of 1956, has been selected dairy princess of McHenry county. Announcement was made at the first annuafjflairy ball sponsored by the McHenry County Dairy Promotion council, held in Woodstock last Thursday evening. Named to the court of honor were Fran Blake, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Blake of McHenry, and Patricia Florent, 18, of Marengo. The crown, a wreath of flowers, was placed on the head of Miss Hansen by last year's princess, Mary Linn Hogan of Ringwood. Miss Hansen will now compete for the title of princess of the Ilinois American Dairy association at the state fair in Springfield. The state winner will then vie for princess of the national ADA in competition to be held in Chicago next fall. Miss Hogan ranked second in the state contest in 1956. EDWIN REID CHAIRMAN '57 HOLIDAY EVENT Kiddies' Night Among Highlights Of Gala Affair Tonight, Wednesday, July 3, the annual' Fourth of July carnival sponsored by the Legion Post, No. 491, will begin. It fs expected to draw ,)arge crowds each of the five days it is in progress. The festivities will continue through Sunday. July 7. Edwin Reid, newly elected commander of the organization, is general chairman of the event. He will be assisted by other members of the Legion and by the Auxiliary. Chairmen of the various activities include the following: Prize booth, Robert Hendricks; dolls, Ann Kane; food, Lauretta Homo; finance, James Larkin, merchandise, M. L. Schoenholtz; parking, Charles Campo; police, Robert Einspar; Boy Scout booth, Laurence Anderson; games, William H. Althoff,- George Brda, Paul Karls, R. J. Sutton, Herman Dowe, Norman Schmaling, John Koerber, Frank Gregory, Jim Stilling, Virgil Pollock, Roy Lee and Ed Frett. 6 Plenty of Entertainment In addition to the variety of other entertainment offered will be the many rides available for the youngsters and the older folks who remain young in spirit. There will be a merry-go-round, ferris wheel, tilt-a-whirl, scooter and kiddie rides. Prices will be reduced until 10 p.m. There will also be new concessions, Mr. Reid announces. ' One of the main attractions wilt be kiddies' night on Friday. Anyone meeting the age limit qualification is eligible to sign up, without charge, for the Mexican burro to be offered children up to the age of 12 and the hi-fi record player for the winner in the 'teen-age group. There will be a fireworks display on the evening of the Fourth about 10 o'clock. Tliere will be a fish fry served from 5 to 8:30 o'clock on Friday as part of the carnival program. CITY RECEIVES $4,628 McHenry received $4,628.73 on March sales, paid in disburseinent of taxes pafd by retailers under provision of the Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax act. Tlie total paid in the state amounted to $3,- 922, 827.59. ANNUAL PICNIC The annual picnic of Riverview Camp, R.N.A., will be held in the city park at 12:30 o'clock Wednesday, July 10. "Operation Alert" Observed By Local Civil Defense July 12-14 Joseph G. Grobel, local chief of police who has been appointed civil defense director for the city of McHenry,, announces plans for "Operation Alert Illinois, 1957," which is being held this month. Chief Grobel says the period will begin with an alert period for civil defense exercises on 4uly 12, when the siren will mark opening of the program any time after 10 o'clock in the morning. It will be distinguished by intermittent blasts of the fire siren for three minutes. July 14 will mark the end of the alert period and technically the beginning of evacuation, when there would be radio communication only in an emergency. Auxiliary police will respond as soon as the siren sounds an alert. There will be no other general public participation, but in keeping with the purpose of the period, residents are urged to check to see if they have adequate protection in the home, portable radio, water, food, flashlight and a place to seek cover. Objectives Of "Operation Alert" are as follows: A--To increase the readiness of state, county and municipal civil defense corps to meet the effects of enemy -attack with nuclear weapons; B--To test the ability of CD staffs to determine and assess the effects of attack based upon simulated observations only;^C--To determine the problems facing all levels of government under the assumed conditions of this exercise; D--To de- j termine the essential %modifica- \ tions required for current CD or- > ganization, training, plans and pol- ; icies. 1 COUNCIL m CAPSULE The City Council voted Monday night to advertise for bids for construction of storm sewer on Main Street near the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. The proposed plan would lead tile across the tracks to connect with existing drainage facilities. Bids will be received at a meeting to be held Monday, July 22. W. A. Rakow, City Engineer, presented a minor change to be made in the operation of the sewage treatment plant, expressing complete approval of the type of plant and the manner in which it is being operated. W. B. Behnke, District Superintendent of Public Service Company, attended the meeting and agreed to check the city street lighting system to determine necessity of any further spot installations. With many favorable comments regarding new fence and improvements at the city ball park, council members are encouraged along the line of making further improvements in recreational facilities. Plans for the city park are in the making. The council will also try to secure dirt to complete filling the lot known as The Clay (Continued on P*g#;i|