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Ufc THE ' MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 18f5" Volume 85 -- No. 30 -- 2 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24. 1959 16 Pages -- 10c Per Cop/ WfcwIiSlilli:; ft Meandeviw As neighbors and close business associates of Postmaster Ray McGee, it is with regret that the Plaindealer office learned this past week of his approaching retirement. Few people manage to go tillough life, even when their contacts are few, and escape making an occasional enemy. Even more rare is the person who can accomplish this in thebusy business world. In our acquaintanceship, we can count at least one who has had such success. How very fortunate McHenry area folks maj7 feel to have jn served by this man --Ray lee! Thoughts quite naturally turn to thanksgiving at this period of the year --thanksgiving for the multitude of things for which we should express our gratitude each day. in our thanksgiving is certainly a thought for the food wtoich is plentiful on our tables, especially the bountiful feast wRich awaits most of us on the holiday this week. We could go well beyond thanks for the food to give thanks for the ease with which such feasts are prepared as we compare them to only a few years ago. Commercially prepared products, ranging from the preliminary "extras", way down to the mashed potatoes, fowl l^idy for the roasting pan, prepared dressing and even the traditional holiday pie, a¥e to be had at the neighborhood grocery store --oniy for the asking, plus a little folding money. It is something we take pretty much for granted, and like all other lines of progress these days, we can look ahead to even more ease in homemaking i&the years ahead. When the family of tomori* ow goes out for Thanksgiving dinner, it may seem like a page out of today's science fiction, "those "in the know" say that foods may be cooked by radar and preserved by atomic energy, and dishes may be washed by sound waves. Radar cooking is already a r^ility, but it's still too expensive for the average large operator. Besides, some improvements are still to be made, for right now it doesn't brown a product to give it a well cooked Appearance. Food technologists are trying to perfect atomic preservation of food, a possibility that may revolutionize the entire industry. description of a speculative industrial cafeteria of 2,000 A.D- includes walls and Ceilings not painted but colored as desired by a concealed colored light source. The dining ^oom will revolve slowly Around the central service area so that when a patron leaves the cashier's station, he need only step aboard. -As tables are emptied, they Jhl be carried beneath an overhead bridge, where they are instantly ^cleaned by ultra-highfrequency waves. Dishes, which are plastic, and trays will also be cleansed and sterilized by high frequency., They may also be removed from the table by a power vacuum cleaner. The prediction is that foods will be pre-portioned and premckaged before delivery to the restaurant, so no kitchen will be necessary. Fire Destroys McCullom Lake Homes ORCHARD DRIVE RESIDENCES BURN TO GROUND AS TWO NEARBY HOMES ME SAVED EARLY THURSDAY BERNARD BOLLMAN MEMORIAL FUND IS INCREASED $3,300 The Bernard Bollman Memorial fund, created by the family in memory of the late Bernard Bollman, has been increased by $3,300 through a check received from his estate. The fund, which now totals $5,670, will be used to finance a portion of the proposed McHenry hospital addition, a memorial to be determined by the family. Many other contributions are being made to the fund by friends in memory of Mr. Bo'Iman. CLEAN STREAMS MEETING The McHenry County Clean Streams Committee will hold its next meeting at the city hall at 8 o'clock on Tuesday evening, Dec. 1. V continued on Page 5 A raging fire of undetermined origin which broke out shortly after 4 a.m. last Thursday destroyed two houses on Orchard Drive in the village of McCullom Lake and threatened two others. The house owned by Michael Scotella of Melrose Park burned to the ground, while the cottage owned by Adolph Erban of Chicago was gutted throughout and is probably a total loss. No one was living in either home at the time of the fire. Mrs. Monica Morris, a widow, and her seven children -- ranging in ages from 4 to 15, were asleep in their home at 716 Orchard Drive, just west of the Scotella residence, when they were awakened by neighbors and taken to safety. Mrs. Bertha Lee's home, located one door east of the Erban cottager was also threatened by the holocaust. About thirty firemen and e q u i p m e n t , i n c l u d i n g F i r e Chief Harold Hobbs, Assistant Chief Ed Justen. Captains George Rodenkirk, Otto Adams and John Sulok of Companies 1, 2, and 3 of McHenry Township, were on hand within minutes. Equipment and crews were also summoned from Richmond and Woodstock. Save Other Homes When it became apparent that the two unoccupied homes could not be saved, the fire fighters concentrated their efforts on saving the homes of the two women. The Scotella residence had just been rented to Gerald Swederski, who had moved all his belongings into the house and planned to bring his family from Wonder Lake when he had completed re-decorating. He and two friends were at the house earlier in the evening and left about 11 p.m. According to one of the local police officers, Mr. Swederski said that no heat or any appliances h.a d. . been left on. The only de- ,, (. viation fer om normal. was noted, >! business,1 said the , c.a r ,w as w.hen .he t.urne d, on a light ; Hp a r k e d i n t h e r e a r o f t h e s h o p , swi.tc.h. .th.at. sparik edj. tHt e had n,.o t too far from a rubbish „ j „ T4 • v. i- j i made a ment4 al, no*t e *t o hv. ave it , fire. It is believed. a s'p ark from the flames may have been carried inside the parked car and started the fire. BANK CLOSES HOLIDAY The McHenry State Bank will be open all day Wednesday, Nov. 25, and will be closed on Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bennett have been enjoying a holiday in Nassau in the Bahamas. Churches Plan Special Rites McHenry churches are planning special services in observance of Thanksgiving. St. Mary's At St. Mary's Catholic church, the morning Masses will be sung at 6:45 and 8 o'clock. St. Patrick's St. Patrick's Catholic church will have a 7 o'clock Mass as usual, and has added another which will be sung at 9 o'» clock. Methodist-Presbyterian The McHenry Community Methodist church and Fattn Presbyterian church will join in a union Thanksgiving service Thursday, Nov. 26, at 9 a,m. It will be held at Faith church on Lincoln road, jusl west of the outdoor theatre. Mrs. Hugh Locker will direct the combined choirs in two numbers, and Rev. George Martin of the Methodist church will bring a message entitled, "Give Thanks Unto God", based on Luke 17:11-19. The offering will be sent to the Christian Rural Overseas Program, which will use it in paying transportation costs to send surplus commodities t<> the underprivileged countries of the world. Nursery facilities will be provided during the service for pre-school children. Anyone not attending services in h s own church on Thanksgiving CITY COUNCIL C OF C PLAN BRIGHTXMAS Organizations Take Action On Solicitations (Contined on Page Five) DEDICATE NEW MARIAN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY. DEC. (; AREA CASTORS WILL PARTICIPATE Car Totally Destroyed By Flames Oii Saturday A 1952 car owned by McHenry Auto Body shop on Front street was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday. Frank Gregory, owner of the repaired as soon as possible. continued on Page 5 V.F.W. HONORS MEMBERS Kotalik Studio Photo Elmer Miller, third from left, commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, McHenry post, is shown presenting fifteen-year pins to members in attendance at last Saturday evening's meeting. Besides Gene Dobyns, who is receiving one of the pins, others pictured left to right are Kenneth Granger, Bill Pries, Vernon Reinboldt and Louis Diedrich. Final plans are under way and preparation has begun for the dedication ceremonies of M a r i a n C e n t r a l , M c H e n r j county's beautiful new Catholic high school at Woodstock. His Excellency, Most Reverend Loras T. Lane, D.D., bishop of Rockford, will come to Marian Central on Sunday. Dec. 6, at 4 o'clock to officiate at the ceremonies of dedication and to offer a Solemn Pontifical Mass of Thanksgiving in the new and spacious gymnasium. Pastors Assist Bishop Bishop Lane will be assisted by the pastors of the parishes of McHenry county. The following have been designated to participate in the ceremonies of the Pontifical High Mass Assistant priest, Rev. Joseph M. Egan; deacons of honor. Rev. John L. Daleiden and Rev Joseph M. Blitsch;\feacon, Rev- Joseph T. Healey; sub-deacon, Rev. Frank J. Miller; cross bearer. Rev. A. Edward Reipr. first acolyte, Rev. Cletus A. A n g e r ; s e c o n d a c o l y t e , R e v John E. Reuland; thurifvr. Rev. Daniel D. Tranel; book bearer. Rev. James J. Murphy; bugia bearer, Rev. Harold Nilges; mitre bearer. Rev. Lawrence London; crozier bearer Rev. Eugene D. Parker; grem ial. Rev. Albert F. Rennell; first master of ceremonies Rev. Francis J. Moroney and second master of ceremonies, Rev. Bernard J. Mullane. Msgr. Wagner To Preach The Right Rev. Monsignor Joseph Wagner, superintendent It will be the bright est Christmas McHenry has ever experienced when plans of the city and Chamber of Commerce are completed. Both the City Council and Chamber of Commerce are financing the installation of thirt y - f i v e n e w l i g h t f i x t u r e s which are expected to add an extra note of cheer as shoppers thake-their way to the various sections of the city. Four designs are being installed in the same number of business sections of McHenry. In carrying out a live-year plan, each section will have an assortment of designs this year. In following holiday se i- Jons, one design will be used in a particular part of the city until each -- noel candles, Christmas candles, candy canes and toy soldiers -- have been seen in each part of McHenry. j The cost of the lighting pro- ' ject is being shared equally by | the C of C and the city. I In addition to the new lights. ! the regular strings of Christ- I mas bulbs will be stretched ' across the streets at regular 1 intervals. Enforce Solicitation Rules j Besides the lighting proi gram, the two organizations 'are also uniting in an effort I to enforce definite rules con- ! cerning solicitation in the city. ; Action was taken because o! ! numerous complaints on the • part of the public, especially in regard to merchandise which ; did not meet the promises of ! the seller. I The city emphasizes that never in the past, nor will they in the future, endorse any product. However, they plan a more effective means of investigating to the best of their a b i l i t y t h e c o m p a n i e s w h i c h will have representatives soliciting within McHenry. Solicitors must now fill out a form for the city at the office of the city clerk, after which there will be a ten-day i waiting period for investigation of the seller and firm represented, followed by ap- , proval or disapproval. Another form will need to be filled out at the same place, as designated by the Chamber of Commerce. The two organizations hope by this action to keep solicitation problems to a minimum in the future. ALGONQUIN BOY SHOPLIFTS, THEN SETS STORE FIRE ' Further psychiatric treat ment has been ordered for a 14-year-old Algonquin boy after he stole a small item from the Ben Franklin store on Green street and then returned to the store and started a fire. The lad's mother wras skating at the local rink when the boywent into the store about 7 o'clock Friday evening. He later admitted taking a dart from the store. He told one of the clerks that he was going to start a fire, but soon afterward left the building. He returned shortly and pourfd phosphorus powder on the floor in the rear of the store, then lighted it with a match. Mrs. Ethel Hallock, a clerk, suffered a burned hand as she attempted to put out the flames. Other witnesses were Nancy Ritter of Lilymoor and Donna Demar of McCullom Lake. The boy was brought before Judge Arnold Rauen at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon and t h e c a s e c o n t i n u e d f o r t w o weeks. The youth's mother appeared with him and told the court that she had taken him to an Elgin doctor on several occasions for treatment. Judge Rauen recommended that he be returned to the doctor, then continued the case until he could learn more about the boy's condition from the psychiatrist. HENRY SCHAFFER DIES Henry J. Schaffer of Waukegan street died„ Tuesday morning, Nov. 24, at the Shangra- la rest home. The bodv will rest at the Peter M. Justen funeral home. No funeral arrangements had been made as the Plaindealer went to press. RAY McGEE RETIRES AS McHENRY POSTMASTER AFTER LONG SERVICE; JAMES HETTERMANN IS APPOINTEE A letter received in McHenry on Thursday of last week confirmed the appointment of James Hettermann of Johnsburg as new acting postmaster of the McHenry post office, effective at the close of busi ness on Monday, Nov. 30. Hettermann replaces Ray McGee, postmaster for almost twentybeen a wonderful and happy experience. To my successor, James W. Hettermann, I extend best wishes and know that he will receive the full support and cooperation of all the employees of this office in serving the postal needs of the people in this area." Hettermann, a native of the RAY ItfcGEE PbOtte by liotallk JAMES HETTERMANN five yeans, whose retirement takes place at the end of this month. His appointment will be for an indefinite period, after which a civil service examination will be announced prior to a permanent appointment. Announcement came in a letter from Congressman Elmer J. Hoffman of the 14th district. In leaving. Mr. McGee said this week that "it is a pleasure to have been associated for over twenty-four years with such a fine, dedicated group-as the employees of the McHenry post office in serving the people of this community. It has community, resides at 31 North avenue, Jak-Ana Heights, with his wife, Betty, and two daughters, Joy Ann, 8, aid Karen Lee, 7. He was born March 14, 1926, son of the late Joseph B. Hettermann and Helen Hettermann, who now resides on Rt. 5, McHenry. He received his elementary education at Si. John's school of Johnsburg and was a graduate of the McHenry high school with the class of 1944. Upon graduation, he entered service with the Navy for two Continued on Page 5 "CHUOR MATHER WILL ADDRESS ANNUAL KIWAiS BANQUil GUIS M IH SCHOOL THURSDAY, DEC. 3 POOL FUND TO BENEFIT FROM HOLIDAY PROGRAM Only minor details remain t o b e c o m p l e t e d b e f o r e t h e twelfth annual football banqu$! in the high school cafeteria next week Thursday, Dec. 3, MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OPENS NEXT JANUARY On Jan. 11. 1960, the Mental Health Center for McHenry County, located at 105 Waukegan road, McHenry, will open its doors to the public for the purpose of providing ' outpatient services to those individuals, children or adults, suffering from emotional disorders and referred to the center for assistance. These referrals can be made by the patient himself on a voluntary basis, as well as by a relative, physician, minister, school or court official or others interested in continued on Page 5 continued on Page 5 "CHUCK"MATHER at 7:30 o'clock, sponsored by the McHenry and the McHenry Township Kiwanis clubs. Guest speaker will be the outstanding sports personality, Charles "Chuck" Mather, now in his second season as a memb e r o f t h e C h i c a g o B e a r s coaching staff. He came to the Bears in 1958 from the University of Kansas, where he rebuilt the Jayhawks from an 0-10 record in 1954, his first year there, to a second place finish in the Big Eight conference in 1957. Previously, Mather was one of the nation's most successful prep coaches at Washington high school in Massillon, Ohio, where his teams won fifty-seven games and lost only three for a .950 percentage while capturing six consecutive state championships. He is credited with develop ing such unique coaching methods as the use of IBM in evaluation of players and the use of closed circuit television on the sidelines during a game. Dr. Leonard Pawiikowski will act as toastmaster for the event, with the call to order being given by Fred Zandier. Rev. Burton Schroeder will give the invocation, followed by an address of welcome by George Pedersen, 20th district lieutenant governor for 1960. Special music will be provided by the high school boys' A variety of settings which will serve as backgrounds for " M u s i c a l C h r i s t m a s C a r d s " theme of this year's holiday program of the McHenry Choral club, are being arranged by the fifty members of the organization. The annual presentation will be Saturday and Sunday evenings, Dec. 5 and 6, in the high school auditorium. At last w^eek's meeting, the organization voted a portion of the proceeds of this year's holiday program to the swimming pool fund. It has been a policy of the club to give a percentage of the mid-winter concert receipts to some worthwhile cause. In the past, the library and beach fund have benefitted, as well as contributions which have been made for equipment for the school. EVENING STORE HOURS The retail merchants' committee of the Chamber of Commerce has recommended that starting Monday, Dec. 14, McHenry stores remain open week day evenings, excluding Saturdays, until Christmas. continued on Page 5 NOTICE The McHenry Savings & Loan association will remain open Wednesday of this week but will be closed on the holiday. KIWANIS HONOR FOOTBALL TEAM Dec. 3