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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "Serving The CStain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" Volume 85 --* No. 32 -- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1959 22 Pages -- 10c Per Copy Mmnderin" Within the next two weeks, thousands of Christmas greeting cards will be mailed out in the McHenry community alone, in various designs, but each containing a personal m e s s a g e t o r e l a t i v e s a n d friends. Our own experience has been that many folks just aren't we of the proper signature on jmnted cards, and even those who know what they want very often make mistakes in setting it up. The experts who tell us what is socially correct have found that the same errors are common everywhere. Our personal pet peeve, and one which seems universal, Is the frequency with which apostrophes are used «.|ien they aren't necessary t all. In addition to mail boxes, which seem to have more incorrect printing than anything we know of, Christmas cards probably rank next. The big rule to remember is never to use an apostrophe in a family name to indicate plural. For instance, the signature "the McCarthys" is writfllk just that way, not "the McCarthys'." It might be helpful to use another rule which Christmas card manufacturers feel is often forgotten. When names end in s, x, z, ch or sh, add "es" to make the plural. If names end in o or y, add "s" to make the plural. A comma always precedes "^mor", and a comma is nevused before "and". When titles are used, such as Doctor and Mrs. or Mr. and Mrs., the husband's name always comes first. Without title, such as Mary and Frank Burns or Frank and Mary Burns, either name may come first. When children's names are added, the father's name always comes first. special interest regarding use of "junior" are these rules. It may be written John Hall, Jr., or John Hall, Junior or Mr. Robert Hall, Jr. Also, it may be written Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hall, Jr. or the Robert Halls, Jrs. All of this is Interesting and may relieve the minds of those who want to do th£ correct thin£. We are just wondering, though, how many of our mends will even notice the difference as they open hundreds of cards in the Christmas rush. The busy days of December are beginning to make their demands on hundreds of McHenry area residents, who must fit their annual holiday shopping into a fast moving schedule. McHenry was well represented at the dedication of the new county parochial school. Marian Central, in Woodstock late Sunday afternoon. Parents and friends, in large numbers, travelled the twelve miles on icy roads to witness the impressive service which formally opened the high school. On Saturday and Sunday if enings, about 550 persons witnessed the annual Christmas program of the McHenry Choral club, the proceeds of which will benefit the swimming pool fund. A large crowd was also reported at the annual Snow Ball sponsored by the Lakeland Park Women's club, which was open to the public on Saturday evening at the Legion £ime. In addition, local organizations held numerous invitation- . al events of interest to many. Yes, indeed, this is the busy holiday season in McHenry -- a month we may all look back upon during quiet January, wondering what inner strength carried us through a hectic but happy December! little note from Sharon Sells Willfins (daughter of the popular Van Sells) from Ballston Spa. N. Y., tells us how much she enjoys reading weekly, through the Plaindealer, about old school friends in McHenry. A new title, that of "Miss Christmas Eve", has been be- Ajowed on a McHenry girl. She re Lucy Williams, a senior in (Continued on page 8) TROPHY WINNER Kotalik Studio Photo Harry Hettermann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hetterrnann of Johnsburg, is shown, at left, receiving the beautiful trophy awarded at the annual Kiwanis football banquet to the M.C.H.S. player voted by his teammates as "most valuable player of the year". The presentation was made at the dinner in the high school cafeteria last Thursday evening. Shown with Hettermann are Dr. Leslie Krieger of McHenry, a member of the first team honored by the Kiwanis twelve years ago, and Charles Mather, assistant coach of the Chicago Bears, who was guest speaker. McHENRY POST OFFICE. STATION OPEN 8 TO 5 DAIY. STARTING DEC 12; SUNDAY SERVICE DEC 20 Starting Saturday, Dec. 12, both the main post office on Green street and the station on Main street will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Christmas with the exception of Sundays. On Sunday, Dec. 20, window service will be provided to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To avoid the rush, patrons are asked to buy their stamps early. The best hours, the post office informs us, are from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 2 to 4 p.m. Due to instructions received from the delivery service office, there will be no rural delivery on Sundays, as this delivery is not authorized by the post office department. The postmaster and employees are grateful for the fine cooperation given last Christmas in mailing early and tying cards in packages, with labels on top indicating whether they are for local or out-oftown delivery. They are hopeful of the same cooperation this year so that all Christmas mail will be delivered on time. Plan In Advance To assure packages and cards arriving by Christmas, advance planning and preparation should be done this week, Postmaster James Hettermann pointed out. He asks that no one takes chances on mailing poorly wrapped packages, adding that sturdy, corrugated mailing cartons should be used, with plenty of heavy brown wrapping paper and strong cord for tying. Cartons containing several gift packages should be well stuffed with tissue or old newspapers to cushion the contents. As an extra precaution against loss, he further advised placing both the return address and the recipient's address on an extra label inside the carton or package. Christmas stickers or seals should be placed on the back of card envelopes so they will not conflict with addresses. Suggestions On Cards The postmaster suggested that cards be sent by first class mail, since they will be delivered quicker and will be forwarded or returned when necessary. Cards sent first class need 4-cent or 7-cent air mail stamps and may carry written messages. Cards sent with third class, 3-cent postage may only have a written signature and will not be forwarded or returned. The inclusion of a return name and address on each card is helpful for friends in keeping their mailing lists up to date. Time is very important during. this busy mailing season, and local residents who delay may find that the resulting pile-ups of mail will cause unavoidable slowdowns in holiday deliveries. All mail going long distances should already be in the mails. Christmas packages for local delivery should be mailed by Dec. 15 and cards for nearby destinations at least a week before Christmas. CROWD HEARS COACH MATHER AT KIWANIS BANQUET A large crowd gathered at the McHenry Community high school last Thursday evening where they enjoyed the twelfth annual football banquet sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of McHenry and McHenry Township. Dr. Leonard Pawlikowski, toastmaster, moved the program along in a friendly, pleasing fashion to introduce the guest speaker, Charles "Chuck" Mather, a member of the Chicago Bears poaching staff. Mather's highly successful career in high school, college and pro athletics has been well publicized. However, it remained for the speaker to tell the now humorous events in losing battles. Mather's even tone kept the crowd's close attention as he wove in some very amusing stories on how not to play the game of football. Coach Paul Mandli seemed to enjoy the role of a winning coach introducing members of a winning team and graciously giving credit to each member of the coaching staff for the success of the '59 Warriors. The Viscounts drum and bugle corps will hold a marionette show, "The Wizard of Oz", at the high school on Saturday, Jan. 2. JOSEPH PESZ HURT IN CA& TRACTOR CRASH Joseph Pesz, 27, of Roberts Road, Rt. 3, McHenry, suffered severe head injuries as the result of an accident last Friday evening about 5:30. Pesz was travelling on Roberts road, near Fox Valley Gardens, enroute home, when the tractor he was driving was struck by a car driven by Robert Reich of Rt. 2, Wonder Lake. Reich told state police he failed to see the tail lights on the tractor. Pesz was thrown from the machine and suffered head injuries as he struck the ground. He was taken to McHenry hospital for treatment and later released. SIXTY-FIVE ARE CHARTER MEMBERS OF JUNIOR POLICE About sixty-five members of the Crime Stoppers met last Thursday afternoon at the city hall to begin organizing a Junior Police unit, under sponsorship of the city police. Chief Joseph Grobel said this week that there are still openings in the organization for young folks between the age of 6 and 12. inclusive. Interested boys and girls may sign up at the city hall any week day from 3:30 to 4 o'clock. The first meeting afrihe new organization wUI'fljisMWd late in January, fit wnp|^pie sergeants and 1^gS|^|^|^vill he appointed. AREA OPENS SEASOW AT SPRING qBOVE The McHenry Deanery Council of Catholic Women held its first open meeting of the current year last week at St. Peter's^-jtarish hall, Spring Grove. The meeting was preceded with Benediction of the Biased, Sacrament, Representatives df. the va*§ • ious. parishes throughout ' Hetiry county were present to hear Rev. Fr. Burwell Beddoes, pastor of St. Thomas church, Crystal Lake, speak on "Lay Participation in the Mass." Committee chairmen presented their programs for the coming year for Rural Life, Libraries and Literature, Spiritual Development, Organization and Development, and Traffic Safety. Mrs. LeRoy McCall of Wonder Lake has accepted the appointment of Newman co-ordinator for the McHenry deanery. HELD FOR LARCENY A DesPlaines man has been held in county jail on two warrants charging larceny in area. HOLIDAY ST0B1 HOURS W CITY ANNOUNCES; C OF C TELLS OF FURTHER S0LHM10N ACTION MAKE URGENT APPEAL FOR TB SEAL CAMPAIGN Returns Thus Far In Drive Reach $6,637 "DO-IT-DAY" posters have been distributed throughout McHenry county in preparation for an urgent appeal to all McHenry county residents on Saturday, Dec. 12, to answer their Christmas seal letter. Ail-Out Effort Mrs. Claribel H. Naylor, McHenry county tuberculosis nurse, said that "an all-out effort was made to reach every family in the county with Christmas Seals in time for use on their holiday mail. However, there may have been some omissions which are, of course, unintentional. A letter or telephone call to your county association, whose address is Woodstock, 111., will have Christmas Seals on their way to you." The donations for Christmas Seals are our only source of income," Mrs. Naylor stated. Returns so far this year are $6,637. This represents 34 per cent of the funds necessary to carry out the associations program in McHenry county. FIESTA DAY QUEEN WILL MODEL FOR CITY POOL FUND Miss Carol Frisby, 1959 Fiesta Day queen, will be pres- CAROL FRISBY enfc at the V.F.W. clubhouse at 9 o'clock on Saturday, Dec. 12, to model the latest in costume jewelry for the year ahead. The event is being sponsored by the V.F.W. auxiliary for the swimming pool fund. Four fashion show directors will be present to show what a jewelry wardrobe and a little imagination can do. The gentlemen of the family, as well as the ladies, are invited to attend and help this worthy cause. McHenry Woman Hurt As Two Cars Collide Announcement was made on Tuesday of this week that at the suggestion of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce retail committee, most city stores will be open evenings, except Saturdays and Sundays, starting Monday, Dec. 14. until Christmas. A few stores have decided to provide an extra service for the shopping public and will be open Sundays. Dec. 13 and 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The C. of C. has reported a number of complaints m&de by business men and others concerning telephone solicitations which have been time consuming. Neither the Chamber nor the city has any control over such solicitations. Therefore, both business people and other residents of the community are warned to be cautious with commitments made in this manner. People are urged to make sure they are dealing with a reputable firm, and in the case of an organization, to learn where the proceeds will go. The C. of CT reviews the manyworthwhile projects which are being undertaken in this community in contrast to some solicitations where the biggest percentage of money collected will be spent elsewhere. Continue Efforts Both the city and Chamber continue in their effort to enforce definite rules concerning direct solicitation in the city. 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 waiting period for investigation of the seller and firm represented, followed by approval or disapproval. Another form must be filled out at the same place, as designated by the Chamber of Commerce. This ncfiv program of enforcement of solicitation rulings is being undertaken by the city and C. of C. in an effort to protect, to the best of their ability, the business man and individual citizen. The Chamber this week announced that plans are being made for a testimonial dinner for Ray McGee, retired postmaster, to be held sometime in January. The dinner will honor Mr. McGee for his many years of service, especially in his role as county polio chairman for twenty years. The gathering, which will include persons throughout the county interested in the polio campaign. will serve as a kick-off for the annual March of Dimes drive. Mrs. Kathryn Scholtz of Second avenue received chest injuries in an accident which occurred early Sunday evening when the car in which she was riding was sideswiped on Rt. 31, a mile south of Highway 176. Her husband, Henry, was driver of the car. He checked with McHenry police after obtaining the Jicense number of the car which he said struck his own vehicle and continued on. The car was found to belong to Winfield Hagberg of Johnsburg. Make '60 Fair Five-Day Event New directors have been named to the McHenry County Fair Board association in anticipation of the election meeting to be held after the first of the year. The new directors are Charles Weingart of McHenry, replacing William Pictor of this city, and Mrs. Jerry Jones of Chemung, who replaces Mrs. Thurlow York. Other directors were re-elected at the annual meeting held last week. One of the most interesting bits of news made known that night was the fact that a profit of $4,328.62 was realized from the 1959 fair as compared to only $861.89 the previous year. Loren Massey, fair association president, explained that the increased profit resulted from added income from almost all phases of the last fair, and also because expenses were cut. It was announced that the 1960 fair is being expanded to cover five days, from Aug. 3 through 7. About fifty members were present at what was termed one of the most successful annual meetings ever held. A half of the fair profits goes to the 4-H Town board,1 an adult group representing the county's 4-H club members, the remainder to be turned over to the association, which applies the money to events of the future. Approximately 25,000 attended last summer's event, which was about 5,000 over the number the previous year. FIRST FOOTBALL BANQUET DEC 13 AT MARIAN HIGH Coach Dick Evans Main Speaker At Sunday's Event Marian Central Catholic high school will hold its first annual football banquet Sunday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. in the school' cafeteria. The main speaker will be Dick Evans of the Notre Dame coaching staff. Coach Evans was an assistant to Coach Joe Kuharich at Washington and now has become his top aid at Notre Dame. Ken Adamson, captain of the 1959 Notre Dame team, will be a special guest and will also speak. Other well known athletes of Notre Dame will also be present. Caldwell Is Chairman General chairman of the i banquet will be William Caldwell. Gene O'Brien will be M.C. and Marsh Hopkins will give introductory remarks. Tickets for the banquet may b e p u r c h a s e d t h r o u g h t h e school or by contacting William Caldwell of Woodstock. Tickets will also b€( sold after Masses at all of the parishes Sunday, Dec. 13. SCHOOLS RECEIVE LARGE SHARE OF 1159 DISTRIBUTIONS MADE TO TAXING BODIES IN COUNTY COMPLETION OF FARM CENSUS IS EXPECTED DEC. 15 The 1959 Census of Agriculture is nearing completion in this area, it was announced by Field Director Theodore F. Olson of the Central Bureau's regional office at Chicago. The census official stated that he was well pleased with the cooperation the census takers are receiving from farmers in the area and has high hopes of completing the canvass within the next few days. He pointed out that the field canvass of farms is one of the larger c o s t s o f t h e c e n s u s a n d t h a t cooperation of farmers incompleting questionnaires promptly will be a vital factor in keeping down the final cost of the undertaking. Quick completion of the cen- (Continued on page 8) Remember to support the annual TB Seal Campaign. The 1959 slogan is "Do It Today." Polio Victim Receives Help Although this Christmas will be a bit lonesome for at least one local resident, it is also a season of hope for him. The man is Al. Fritz, 30, of Sunnyside, who is now undergoing treatment at Warm Springs, Ga., and will be away from his wife and three children on the holiday. Fritz wrote to his family last week that doctors had given him crutches to try, an initial move in what may be an extended period of rehabilitation. The treatment, arranged through the county chapter of the National Foundation for Polio, continues more than three years after Fritz was stricken with polio in August of 1956. Since then he has progressed from an iron lung to rocking bed, and more recently, to wheel chair. Last summer he had progressed to the point where he was able to attend softball games in McHenry and keep score. Fritz is one of several local polio victim^* still receiving aid from the county chapter. Another young lady, Gail Marquart, a junior in the McHenry high school, thanks the three Salk vaccine shots for her remarkable recovery. Gail was stricken last summer and for several weeks was confined to an Elgin hospital. For several days she was unable to walk, or even stand, but within a period of a few weeks she returned home and is now almost completely recovered. Another little girl who underwent surgery after both legs were paralyzed was Sheila Peterson, 10, of C o o n e y Heights. All three of these McHenry area folks* in addition to many other polio victims, are grateful for the cooperation of the county chapter when it was needed most. During this Christmas season, everyone is urged by the polio chapter to give an invaluable gift --the Salk vaccine shots recommended for children and adults alike. County Chairman Al. Dewey of Crystal Lake announced this week that only 50 per cent of county residents have had the shots. 200 SINGERS TO PRESENT ANNUAL HOLIDAY PROGRAM About 200 members of the high school vocal groups will unite • to present their annual mid-winter program on Sunday evening, Dec. 13, at 8:15 o'clock in the high school auditorium. Featured will be the girls', boys', mixed and a-cappella choruses, as well as a special mixed ensemble singing an English folk song, "Early One Morning", and the well known choral number, "For All The (Continued on page 8) Johnsburg Man Resigns As Democratic Committee Chairman At a meeting of the McHenry County Democratic Central Committee on Monday night, John Colomer of Johnsburg announced his resignation as county chairman. His resignation was regrettably accepted after he explained that duties connected with a recently accepted job would interfere with his continued service in that office. Mr. Colomer consented to serve as committeeman in Precinct 4, McHenry. William Giblin of Marengo, who had been serving as vicechairman, was elevated to the post held by Colomer. Plans were discussed during the evening for a dinner to be held after the first of the year, when a prominent member of the Democratic party will address the meeting. County, district and state candidates will be invited to speak. A committee was appointed to interview prospective candidates for state's attorney, clerk of the circuit court and coron- CONNELLY DEATH DUE TO INJURIES OF AUTO CRASH The county's traffic fatality count reached twenty-four for 1959 after a corner's inquest resulted in a verdict of death due to injuries sustained in an auto accident in the death of Harry J. Connelly. The 72- year-old Woodlawn Park man died two weeks ago in Memorial hospital, where he had been confined since the accident Nov. 9. Connelly suffered head injuries in a two-car collision that afternoon at the intersection of Crystal Lake and Wood street, near Cooney Heights. The second car was driven by Leonard D. Winkle of Crystal Lake. Services for Connelly were held on Monday of last week, and the inquest was conducted at the Peter M. Justen funeral home last Friday. A report of the county treasurer, Harry .Herendeen, was released Tuesday of this week before the McHenry county board of supervisors, covering the year ending in November, 1.959. One of the most interesting items was^ari account of the distribution of taxes for the year, totalling $8,741,360.60. Of this figure, the greatest amount, by far, went to schools in the county as follows: District, $2,921,056.88; high schools, $2,028,870.94; unit consolidated schools (grades 1 to 12), $1,172,468.43. Others sharing in the distribution were $514,917.95 for corporation tax to cities; $411,- 715.95, permanent hard road to supervisors; $261,958.58, 3 per cent collector's commissions. county treasurer; $269,- 399.87, town tax; $203,892.88, general fund; $203,176.33, road and bridge to supervisors. Other Distributions Other, lesser amounts, were distributed as follows: $87,- 601.25, highway general; $55,- 586.52, highway maintenance and machinery; $84,730.92, county aid to building bridges; $93,946.86, tuberculosis fund; $43,341.35, Illinois Municipal retirement; $38,864, McHenry county home bonds retirement fund; $3,074.32, permanent hard road to supervisors; $52,- 379.70, road bond issues to supervisors; $11,432.64, libraries; $173,469.51, fire protection districts; $43,777.01. park districts; $1,521.22, dog tax; $22,- 957.33, Harvard hospital tax; $1,989.03, cemetery tax; $26,- 661.72, extension fees, county clerk; $1,609.33, 12 per cent f o r f e i t u r e p e n a l t y , c o u n t y treasurer; $9,226.55, 1 per cent penalty, county treasurer; $1,- 235.58, printers fees, ' county treasurer; $253.50, tax sale certificate costs, county clerk; $245, back tax certificate cost?, county clerk. County Coroner Theron Ehorn was present to read from his report that there were 151 deaths investigated by him during the past year, 118 male and thirty-three female. He told members of the board that there was a marked increase in the number of suffocations in 1959. New Road Ordinance The board passed the new road ordinance at the Tuesday meeting. It pertains to all new subdivision roads which will need to be blacktopped in thi future. All such roads will now be taken over by the township, including upkeep and maintenance. If other types of roads in o l d e r s u b d i v i s i o n s c a n b e brought up .to board specifications, these, too, will be maintained by the county. New rules and regulations regarding the Bogardus fund were announced, and in the future the money will be distributed on the basis of $3.10 per capita membership. Hie Bogardus fund is established through levies each year in the county for the use of the various veterans' organizations. Under the new rules, $1,658.- 50 is available to McHenry's Legion post and $620 to the V.F.W. post. Mrs. Harold B. Smith of Johnsburg and Bernard N. Smith of Court street were named to represent this community on the new grand jury. Eleanor Mangold of Johnsburg and Frank White of Wonder Lake are on the supplemental panel. VETS' CRAFT NOW ON DISPLAY AT LEGIOW HOME SHOP IN McHENRY Again this year, members of the Legion auxiliary are undertaking the sale of veterans* craft in a program that will directly benefit hospitalized vets. A section of the Legion clubhouse has been set aside for a display of a variety of beautiful items suitable for Christmas giving. All money derived from the sale of these articles, made by the veterans, will be used to make the holiday brighter for them. Christmas shops will be set up in the various veterans' hospitals and on a designated day. Continued on Page 8 McHenry Stores Open Evenings Dec. 14