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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 22 Aug 1957, p. 8

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"\i>\ ^ / ' * > L- ' . \ - t ' l']\ V ^ .V W^mm. 'h'rAn^ :r;„: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BCGISTER FOR AUTUMN TEBM Hospital Auxiliary by Marie Schaettgen (Cpntinued From Page 1) era* meetings on Tuesday morning, first a general meeting in the high school auditorium, with teachers of all schools in attendance at 8:30. Following will be building meetings conducted by the principals at 9:15 a.m. Busses will make their routes in order to get all grade and all freshman high school students to school for afternoon sessions, Sept. 3. The high school session will start at 12:30 and the grade On Aug. 13 the Board of the Auxiliary to the McHenry hospital was called to order by the president, flfrrs. Harry Stinespring. The meeting was held at the Pink Lady Shoppe. Everyone present seemed relaxed and happy bepfliisp the Art. Fair was over and a great success. Perhaps some of the feeling of satisfaction came from the fact that the first year is coming to an end for the auxiliary and so much waS accomplished. The many school classes at 1 p.m. Students, -ects undertaken wore all comwiirbe m school for full sessions ; and an ha(J a measure of in th£ afternoon. All students Di„,, T qHit <5hnr.no will report for a full day of school on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Cafeterias will, open Wednesday. Eight new teachers will join the- high school faculty this fall, in addition to the new principal. Marvin Mai'tin. Six new members join the Edgebrook staff and eight .will be new to the Junior high faculty. Purchase of Books Books are handled by the schools withdut- profit and should success. The Pink Lady Shoppe is doing very well.-Volunteer services are going much better .than at the beginning. „ The many problems that have come up Avere solved with the help of M'ss Roe. hospital adminstrator, who happily informed, us at this meeting that the lios- .pital admitted its 1.000th patient during July and treated another thousand out-patients. The ways and means committee, the many guild chairmen, the WE OFFER YOU JSStofor CONGRATULATIONS $20,000 ADDITION (Continued From Page 1) Last Sunday morning, the Vet* erans of Foreign Wars, Post 4600, early McHenry County family, j broke ground for the fourth time In his early years. Mr. Klein ! in eleven years, which in itself infarmed with his parents at the dicates the healthy growth this fine post has had in the McHenry area. When completed, the clubhouse will have a larger kitchen, new as a fence makei^and eontinued game room, space-tokeep the~exto make tiarbed wire fence for farm known as Klein's Corners, and later worked on several farms in the Johnsburg area. At the age of 60, he had a local reputation be obtained and pafd for repistra-; cj j events chairnwn in tlon day. There w.11 b», . delaj ^(,rvone „.orkcd t ther to make in receiving hooks for students | ^ _fti, who do not secure them nt that ! time. All books which were used in class last year and will be used again this year were purchased .by the grade teacher in thHighnnichool books will be "operation. Her ca,m personality bought from the students at the I and confident ability gave all the book store in the school on days reassurance needed, of registration. They are re-sold Jodv L'eberson and Bea Ne«- farmers in this area until the age of 84. He entered St. Joseph's home, Freeport. in February of 1952. He is happy and content in his present home, enjoys his companions, reads his Plaindealer regularly, and until recently occupied himself with errands for members Of .St. Joseph's home who.were not able to get around as well as he. Relatives of Mr. Klein residing McHenry are a sister, Mrs. Post 491 The regular August meeting of Post 491 proved to be very well attended. It is gratifying to have such a large turnout to welcome the newly elected officers. Junior vice commander Harry Mueller was not caught short however, he had enpugh food for all. and then some. While there the most popular vote of the evening, was pensive equipment of, the drum and bugle corps, a banquet hall increased by 600 square feet, new jon"a motion by Roy Homo to have wash rooms and extra storage'-- -t1-- " " space. John Blake and nieces of Richmond Road, and nephews, Mrs. In helping Commander Bill Pries to break ground, Mayor George P. Freund spoke a fe\v words to the assembled members. He told of the oustanding progress of the organization and expressed special pride of the community in the fine work done for the youth of the community, especially in providing so much space for athletic endeavor. At Monday night's meeting, it. a successful year. The most credit should go to | Mrs. Stinespring. who, as president, kept things moving at an even pace with a minimum of dissent ion and a maximum of co- Harvey Nye, Albert Blake, George! Commander Pries pointeg out that Blake, Arnold Blake, Clem Wirfs, | just this week the U.S. has broken Sylvester Wirfs and Alex Wirfs. relations with Syria, he feels a In Sprifig Grove, where Mr. ( crisis could lead to disaster, along KVn made his home for 28 years, 1 with the fact that the Communists he has a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary! have infiltrated into this state. He Klein, with whom he formerl; sided. Council In Capsule (Continued from Page 1) ! At this meeting the council re- ; ceived a report of the annual audit • added that such situations "make it imperative that the V.F.W. and other veterans' organizations are kept strong so that they may. watch for legislation, both federal and state, which impair the watchful eye of these veteran groups which have fought for peace and are duty bound to keep it." to the pupils at a five or ten cent i kirk worked diligently with each ;of city finances, presented in such increase. Where students cannot, committee. When new ideas were able and thorough manner by obtain second hand books and arc compelled to buy a complete new set, they will find the cost ranging to twenty dollars in the high school. In the grade school, the cost needed -- they produced them, j William North of J. W. North & For Jody no job was too menial j Co as to draw complimentary acand none too difficult. She tackled (ceptance on the part of Mayor them all with equal enthusiam. j Freund and the Council. The major project of the year I s: ^ ^ _ was the recent Art Fair. Mrs. it was decided to take bids on in'grades oneThrough"five "ranges I Sam Liebsohn was the motivating surfacing the skating rink at the INJURIES RESULT FROM ACCIDENTS LAST WEEKEND from eight to twelve dollars and I £.rce behl,nd th,s tremendous task, in the junior high school from!™6 results speak loudly of the nine to fourteen dollars. |fme job she did. There were many ihard working people involved. I some of them members of the Give Tests Clarence Anglese will be in , , _ _. . standardized ! auxiliar> - others The Civic Arts association. Bill Andrews. Andy Kuby. Elliot Robinson. John Van der Muelen, Hank Tonyan and Don - Brodie, just a few who athletic field with the thought in mind that the area may also be used for tennis courts and other recreational games. charge of giving tests to all students new to the school, with the exception of incoming freshmen who took them last spring. These tests will be given Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 27, at*l:30 o'clock in Room 204. Lecture Club To Open New Season (Continued from Page 1) publication and is entitled "Dew Line,*' telling the story of the building of this distant early warning radar line built 3,000 miles across the Arctic shores of North America. The club is handled on a professional basis by Mrs. John R. Varese. Members have no duties or committee meetings--only to attend meetings, enjoy a delicious luncheon and listen to an entertaining lecture by nationally known speakers. "Ilie meetings are held at the McHenry Country dub on the last Wednesdays of the months of September, October, January, February and April. Also, in December, men's night, brings a treat with a steak dinner and this year a humorous program by William Skadden brought back by popular demand after he presented his witty lecture, "Marry and Be Merry." for members this past March. The club has attracted members from surrounding areas including Dundee, Barrington, Libertyville, Fox Lake, Richmond, Crystal Lake and Woodstock. The program books are being completed and Mrs. Varese requests that members pay their dues by the end of August. Anyone interested may contact her. worked with the committee. Mrs. Lee Gladstone did a remarkable job on arrangements. Everyone commented on the beautiful effect of the exhibit as a whole and the highlighted prominence of each painting or other work of art. No less a work, of art were the rooms done by Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Klontz, Mrs. Jacobs and committe and the beautiful punch table tfy the Bull Valley club anil especially Mrs. Frank Howard. The Pink Lady Shoppe has progressed steadily under the direction of Gen Bond and her many helpers. They will now handle 'teen-age Pitter Patter items, autograph, phonograph and chum books, portfolios and jewel boxes. Incidentally any wanted book may be had within one week. One especially lovely bit of merchandise the shop has on hand at present is a beautiful handmade baby bed quilt designed and made by Mrs. Domoto, with quilting by Mrs. Nacker, which was presented to the gift shop to add to its stock. At the close of this meeting Mrs. Stinespring invited the board to meet at her home during September. The council followed the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals in granting a variation to Philip Unti in behalf of the Estate of Charles Unti for use of concrete building, formerly used for ice cream manufacturing, for food processing. Mowing of weeds has started. The Council seeks cooperation on the part of property owners in clearing all areas with one week. INFANT DAUGHTER OF RICHARD MARSHES DIED ON MONDAY Musin' and Meanderin' (Continued From Page 1) and he would be happy to hear of .any veteran or non-veteran who Would like to enroll. TEACHES IN WAUKEGAN Friends in this community will be interested to learn that Roger, son of- Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Svoboda of Lilymoor, will be teaching music in the Spaulding school, Waukegan, this fall. Graveside services were held Wednesday morning, Aug. 21, at St. John's cemetery, Johnsburg, for Sharon Marsh, ll-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Marsh of Pistakee Bay. The child died in McHenry hospital Monday after a period of poor health. The youngster was born Sept 20, 1956. Besides her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Jimmy, almost 4 and Ricky, 2. Three accidents occurred this past week in the McHenry area, causing no serious injuries. Henry Widen of Rt. 1, Ringwood was charged on three counts as the result of a two-car crash -Saturday morning on Rt. 120, east of the city. He is reported to have been driving east when he smashed into the rear of a car driven by Herman Blankenship of Chicago. In another accident, an auto driven by Richard Garrelts of Rt. 4, McHenry, travelling wfefct on Rt. 120, at the west edge of Lakemoor. struck Linda Reynartson, 9. of Chicago who was said to have run out in front of his vehicle. The little girl suffered head and leg injuries. No arrests were made in connection with the accident. Larry R. Thomas, 18. of Mo* Henry was enroute north on Rt. 31. two miles south of McHenry, early Sunday night when his car was struck head-on by a car driven by Raymond J. Stink of Chicago. The latter, southbound, was passing a row of cars when the collision occurred. He was taken to a local physician's office for treatment of injuries. Thomas was uninjured. K. of C. OFFICERS Announcement has been made of the names of newly installed officers of the Bishop Boylan General Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbu3. Among them are George Larkin, faithful scribe; William Nuber, faithful inner sentinel; Rev. Fr. Daleiden of Spring Grove, faithful friar; and Art Nelson, marshall of the honor guard. Chairman of the membership committee is also Art Nelson and other members from here include Steve Freund, William Nuber, Walter Brooks and Arnold May. HEART FUND COLLECTION The Illinois Heart association reported this week that receipts from the 1957 Heart fund campaign in the county totalled $10, 239.18. Among local chairmen were Mrs. Madeline Mayfield of McHenry, Mrs. Edwin F. Reid of McCullom Lake, Ben May of Spring Grove and John Gillis of Wonder Lake. Beer on the House" at all meet irigs. There were divide^ opinions on the question but the motion pasfced, So it will be "Suds for all" at future meetings. The membership drive is now in high gear. Skipper Wirfs and his team seem to be leading at this time and in fact have been crying, "victory" for a week now. But knowing Jim McAndrew and his team of pirates it might behoove Skip to watch his step, Mc- Andrews is a sly one. He has'outfoxed many an opponent who thought it was "in the bag." Here is a special item that should interest all members; Commander Ed Reid has announced his intention of continuing the policy of rewarding members who attended meetings by treating them to some expense paid trip to some worthwhile event. He doesn't know yet \yhat the event will be and would welcome suggestions from members. What would you like? A boxing match? Football game? hockey match? basketball? Let's hear, your ideas. To be sure you will be among the invited, attend all your meetings, don't be caught off base. An item of interest to all who helped Post 491 with the recent carnival is that the annual carnival workers party will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7. So, if you were a worker this is your, invitation to a party for you. Senior vice commander Robert Hendricks is also working on a party for the 'teen age carnival workers. Date will be announced soon. The Sons of the Legion Drum and Bugle Corps continues to make the news. They now number forty-five memb&rs of whom four are majorettes. Harold Vycital announces that a few more boys could be used, so if you are eligible and care to join the group call Harold Vycital at the Legion. Harold has been helped tremendously by the addition of four competent adult instructors. They are: Ern'e Zimny, who teaches bugle, Ed Schute and John Zimny who teach drumming and Mrs. John Zimny who is in charge, of majorettes. Another big help has been the formation of a parents' association to work along with the Legion and instructors. Ed Mars has been elected president of this association. The next scheduled appearance of the Corps will be at the Rotary Rodeo on Aug. 24 and 25 where they will participate in parade marching and performance drill. John T. Gray, pub. chrm. bEtmouEitf TA£ COLLECTION WOULD BENEFIT SCHOOLS Of great interest to the general publie was the report of County Treasurer Vernon Kays to the county board last week in which 5 it was revealed that county schools would be more economically sound if 1956 delinquent personal property taxes were collected. The report went on tp state' that--almost--$150,000 would -be ffliiiiiiiiHiinimHiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiniiHiitiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiii V.F.W- AUXILIARY NEWS Florence Svoboda luiiiiuiiiiHiiiiiiiiHiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiituuiiiiiniiiiuiiiiuiniii made available to schools if back personal property taxes were collected. , It indicated that some area schools could avoid selling anticipation warrants if delinquent taxes were made available to them and also that the collection would make less of a burden on real estate. This year, $57,338.61'was districted .as personal property back taJgeollected during the past year. A Total of $38,081.61 of this amount Was distributed to schools. The total amount of personal property assessed in 1956 was $1,- 269,855.13 and the amount due in back taxes amounts to $204,756.27. In the county, 21,783 were assessed and 5,617 are delinquent. In McHenry townships, a total of $32,459.65 is the amount of unpaid taxes due the schools. V.F.W. Auxiliary Highlights The V.F.W. auxiliary to Fox River Post 4600 held the regular m e e t i n g M o n d a y A u g u s t 1 2 - 8 p.m. at the V.F.W. club house. LIMITED NUMBER RECEIVED RED CROSS CERTIFICATES HERE Announcement was made this veek that out of a total of 993 children enrolled in the Red Cross water safety program this summer in the area, 290 certificates were issued. The classes vere conducted at Wonder Lake, Cary, Fox River Grove and Fon- '.ana. McHenry listed only three chii- Iren who received certificates and Wonder Lake had 53. Others vere Algonquin, 3; Cary, 27; Crystal Lake, 86; Fox River 3rove, 31; Huntley, 3; Harvard,' 16; Union, 1; Woodstock, 37. Dut to a lack of funds contributed to carry pn the water -.afety classes in the last two /ears, it was necessary to cur- •"1 the program formerly carried out. Cafifival, reports were read and thanks given to all for the successful four day event. The party for Downey Veterans Wednesday, Aug. iJl has been planned and a fine group of local lads under the direction of Pete Haines of Lilymoor will entertain the boys with their orchestra. Post and auxiliary members going to the party are requested to be at the V.F.W. club house not later than 6 p.m. Our little foster child Concetta, is having a birthday in September ?0 we are sending gifts and clothing. Concetta lives in Italy and has been corresponding with us and is so grateful to us for adopting her and we in turn derive much satisfaction in making her so happy. The V.F.W. auxiliary essay contest has been announced and Kay Stilling, chairman of youth activities, is in charge. The essay contest is for high school students and the subject is "America's Future Is Up To Youth." A group of our members were on hand the morning of Aug. 10 to have a preview of the County Art Fair. We enjoyed it very much and it brought to miip what I have always maintained that McHenry county i? certainly blessed .with talented people, who give of their time and talent so willingly and contribute so /mudi to our cloture. It certainly was a privilege A attend the professional open house for the C.C.C.C. Camp at Pistakee Lake. The outstanding feature ojf the camp is its home-like atmosphere and one could see at a glance the children--were--happyand so well cared for. An early fall dinner dance is, to be held for the , post and auxiliary members Saturday, Aug. 24-7 p.m. Ham and sweets f£A the dinner and good music fW dancing. Five year membership pins will be awarded. We Were happy to learn our Miss McHenry was chosen member of the court in the farm plowing state contest and may we say thanks to the judges for helping us and also to Judy Freund for so ably assisting us with the contestants. . Refreshments were served or Tina Morrison arid Gert Barbian. Aug. 26 is the date for OUr next meeting and we would like to see more members present. Every member of our organization is very important and the success of .the group depends on all. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Seiloff of Anri Arbor, Mich., spent last weekei^ with her parents, Mr. and MnK George Witt,, at Burton's Bridge. They left Monday for the West Coast and expect to be away for a month. tHE BUNGALOW Always A Friendly Welcome • GOOD FOOD v STEAKS -- CHICKEN Fish Fry Every Friday ROUTE 120 -- LILY LAKE Kitchen Run by Mary Hall Bruno Kelch, Prop. NEW IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION WILL GET CHARTER SOON It sometimes happens that the man who thinks he is a genius can't think of anything else. RE-NAME STREET On the motion of Supervisor Math N. Schmitt, the board of supervisors at the annual adjourned June session held Aug. 13 granted the petition signed by the majority of lot owners and residents of the Sunnyside area to allow the name of May avenue to be changed to Sunnyside Beach drive. Many residents of Huemann's subdivision attended the meeting held at the John Mascari home last Sunday for the purpose of drawing up plans for the new Huemann's Improvement association. The organization will be chartered next month following an officers' meeting and after the signatures of the board are secured. At Sunday's meeting, Mr. Mascari was elected president; Fred Youngnickel. vice-president; Vi Bodenstab, secretary; and Ernest Muzzillo, treasurer. Dues will be used for reconstruction and repairing roads and other similar work in the subdivision. 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