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- w-?f| PLAINDEALER "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" Volume 86 -- No 5 -- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. JUNE 2. 1960 ' v'1 ' It was a big crowd that assembled Monday morning to Witness one of the longest and most colorful parades ever held on Memorial Day in MeHenry. We were especially glad to see so many World War I vetr erans as participants in the parade. It doesn't seem possible they were part of the U, S. ara«d forces as long as fortytwor years ago, and , for our money we'll just bet they could still do a good job if they were needed. The police are to be congratulated for their work in helping to keep the line of march running smoothly. The Fox Valley Riders volunteered two members to ride with polic^ at the head of the parade to "ssist in keeping the line moving and eliminate a lengthy traffic tie-up. Final confirmation was received last week on selection of MeHenry as the scene of the big fall music festival held anruslly in the county; also the choice of Walter Rodby of the Hpjnewood-Flossmoor school as Rt|£t director. ,tiPhife impressive spectacle, which brings forth the best efforts of 500 young singers in llie eight county high schools, ojyginated abgut twelve years atgo, at that time combining the talents of both instrumentalists and vocalists. v The festival has gained in i n t e r e s t a n d i m p o r t a n c e though the years, until now It is considered one of the finest artistic endeavors held in MeHenry county during the school year. The date of Nov. 14 has been chosen, when this large number of young folks will converge upon MeHenry to unite their talents in what promises to A>e a treat for the music public. , 4^r). .. .i The unfortunate experience of Mrs. Kathryn Frcund, whoi she was bound and gagged fh her home last week while intruders ransacked her horfle, has prompted numerous remarks on Ihe changes noted with the growth of MeHenry. Of course, such an incident mieht have occurred at any tir*. regardless of the size of the city, but it may serve as a warning to others to keep their doors locked • and refrain from hospitality to strangers until their identity is learned. It doesn't seem possible that a quarter of a century has passed since St. Mary's beloved pastor, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Charles SJ.^Iix. was named a monsigrio^ Bishop Hoban made announcement of his elevation in 1935. For many years before this honor was bestowed, and in the quarter of a century since that time, Msgr. Nix has provided atn outstanding service to his parish, and at the same time has acquired friends among those of all faiths in this area, i ™ K.A.F. SUDDEN DEATH COMES TO FORMER CITY BUSINESSMAN ' Death came unexpectedly to William A. Meath, 61. Tuesday evening, May 31, at his home At 305 West Waukegan road. Hjfewas a former business man ih MeHenry. having operated the MeHenry Flour Mills which he purchased in 1946. At the time of his death he was employed as a salesman for a tool manufacturing company out of Chicago. A veteran of World War I. Mr. Meath was a member of the American Legion Post, No. 41U| and St. Mary's Court of tire Catholic Order of Foresters. He was bom Feb. 2, 1899. in Cylon, Wis., and is survived by his wife, Beatrice; four children, Thomas, Mary Alice, William Allen and Sharon, all at home: three brothers and four sisters of Wisconsin and Chicago. ^ The body rests at the George R^Justen and Son funeral home until Friday morning when Mass will l>e said at St. Mary's at 10 a.m. with»burial in the church cemetery. GOVERNOR OPENS LOCK WWW*' Kotalik Studio Photo It was a proud day in McHenry's history last Sunday afternoon when Governor William G. Stratton came to dedicate the new lock at the dam. Above he is shown during the ribbon cutting ceremony, with Charles "Chuck" Miller of MeHenry at left and W. L. McCullough, of Aurora, chairman of the dedication committee, at right. CORNUE MAKES DECISION TO STAY ON JOB In spite of a 15 to 10 vote by the board of supervisors, in session last week Wednesday, to dismiss Stanley Cornue of Hebron from his duties as supervisor of assessments effective June 1, Mr. Cornue remained at his job on Wednesday. Cornue commented that he had received formal notice of his dismissal but said no substantial charges hatf been made against him to justify his discharge. Therefore, he remained at his desk on June 1. with the statement that he would continue to serve his office until formally charged with actions Ordain Spring Grove Resident grounds for removal from office. The dismissal of Cornue came on a charge that he had not given taxpayers the consideration due them when they complained about the size of their bills. The supervisors acted after receiving petitions with about 500 signatures asking that he be dismissed from his duties. The manner of his treatment of the public, rather than the efficiency of Cornue in his job. was explained as the reason for the board's action. Friends will be interested to know that Nicholas Thomas Freund, S. D. S., will be ordained a ^iest in the Society of the Divine Savior by the Most Rev. John M. McNamara. D. D., auxiliary bishop of Washington, D. C. Rev. Freund is one of six Salvatorians to be ordained to the priesthood on June 4 in the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Freund of Spring Grove. HUGE CROWD SBS GOVERNOR DEDICATE LOCK Memorable Day Climaxed With Dinner In City Hundreds of MeHenry residents and visitors to the community gathered at the dam, southeast of the city, late Sunday afternoon to see Gov. William G. Stratton cut the ribbon 18 Pages -- 10c Per Copy BKT SIXTH DISTRICT JUDGE MOMDAYJUNEi Solfisburg And, Knight Vie For -Voters' Support The voting public is urged to go to the polls next Monday, June 6. and make their choice for, judge of the Illinois Supreme Court from the Sixth district. This district comprises t h ? counties df MeHenry, Katie, DuPage, DeKalb, Boone. Winnebago. Whiteside, Lee, Stephenson, Carroll, JoDavies and Ogle. Candidates are Roy J. Solfisburg. 46. Republican, of Aurora, and B. J. Knight, Democrat. of Rockford. Poiling places will be the same as for the recent primary election, with voting to take place from 6 ajn. to 6 p.m. In MeHenry township, the polling places are as follows: 1, Muzzy's store, Ringwood; 2, city hall. MeHenry; 3, A. S. Blake Motor Sales. MeHenry; 4. Johnsburg community building; 5. Wonder Lake lire house; 6, Veterans of Foreign Wars clubhouse, MeHenry; 7, George P. Freund Implement Co.; 8. Wonder Lake Rod and Gun club; 9, Lakemoor fire house. The supreme court seat is for a nine-year term at a salary of $30,000 a year. Solfisburg's candidacy came on the first ballot at the G.O.P. convention held in Freeport March 21. after several weeks during which he and Justice Charles H. Davis campaigned throughout the district for thel support of their party. Knight, a 72-year-old RockfWfd lawyer, received unanimous support at the Democratic convention held in Rockford March 26. AILING TOURIST RETURNS. CLOTHES STILL TOUR WORLD A dramatic mid-China Sea rescue recently saved the life of a s ev e n t y-two-year-old American tourist. Joseph Koberstine of Spring Grove, when he was taken ill aboard ship. It was the Langley Point and Clark airbase rescue a n d search center's coordinated efforts that saved Koberstine, a globe-trotting American who was stricken with a severe infection mid-way from Hong Kong to Bangkok aboard the Norwegian freighter S, S. Fernfield. An urgent message flashed from the ship said that the American passenger was dying and the freighter had no doctor to operate on him. As Clark field intercepted the message and immediately plotted the location of the ship, Langley air base readied its rescue planes for a quick take-off. As Koberstine was lowered on a lifeboat, a VP 40 Amphibian Navy plane sliced through choppy seas for a rough landing alongside it. In less than seventeen minutes the mercy plane sped back to Langley Point, a distance of 480 miles, and the entire threehour precision sea-air rescue made the difference between life and death. " Langley doctors said Koberstine's ailment required immediate medical attention to prevent blood poisoning. Meanwhile, the Norwegian sii.p resumed its normal course to Bangkok, Thailand. Mrs. Koberstine, who was accompanying her husband on a world tour of four months, was left on hoard Ship but three days la'iM- joined him by flying fro; i Siam. \f\ 22,000-mile flight to Chicago brought the couple back to home territory, but their clothing continues around the world and is not expected here until July 15. which officially puts into oper- Fatner Freund will celebrate j ation the new navigation lock. his First Solemn High Mass on j Amidst the large crowd as- Sunday, June 12, at noon in sembled was the. Viscount D1~~ * Witt Mass in the parish hall and a _ and olher dignil»iries as the reception for friends and lei- I marine cavalcade approached atives will be in the same place , the lock. Farther north, at the from 4 until 9 p.m. | bridge in MeHenry, the local The newly ordained attended ! high schoo] band WUR waitlnR grade school at St. Peter's in to play as lh(, Kovomop and Grove and later the For Graduation This Week St Patrick Sunday afternoon, June 5, in Spring n(»lors continued on n 1H»» Inin ' *>a*r'c'< church at 4:15 p.m., Richmond Burton Community . ^ ciinin (V I i i | thirty-seven boys and girls high school' for two years. He ! i > . .. -- ! dressed in green caps and then transferred to Jordan The lead boat carried Gov. . . . , j and Mrs. Stratton, Mr. and seminary. Menominee. Mich., Mrs nifford CarKen and completed his minor seminary training at the Salvatorian seminary, St. Nazianz, Wis. (Continued on page 8) GARDEN CLUB ANTICIPATES LARGE CROWD AT COLORFUL FLOWER SHOW IN LEGION HOME NEXT TUESDAY (he is j chairman of the river commitjlect, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. McCullough, Glen Palmer, direc- ! tor of the State Conservation i department and Edward Ros- [ enstone. state director of Pubi lie Works and Buildings. Cnpt. George W. Playdon, commander of the Chicago gowns will graduate. The crossbaerer, Robert Conway, and acolytes. Allen Miller and James Bolda, will lead the procession into the church. After the pledge to the cross and flag, diplomas and awards (will be given by Rev. Eugene D. Parker, who will also address the graduates. An Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart will be report, U.S. Coast Guard, direct- cited by the graduates, and ONLY ONE DRIVER SERIOUSLY HURT OVER WEEKEND The flower show, "June Is Bust in' Out All Over", is all set for June 7 at the American Legion home from 2 to 10 p.m. The show is being presented by the MeHenry Garden club. While the nation's traffic toll with every member and officer j moun(ed to 358 by midnight determined to help the com- j Monday, missing by only a few miitee present the best Flower the all-time record set for this Show in MeHenry history. ; three-day holiday two years Table settings and other fea- previous, MeHenry was accident- free. •» ed the governor's escort to the j lock. Capt. William V. Pratt. . i U.S.N., assistant chief of staff ' of logistics, represented Rear Admiral John M. Higgins, commandant of the Ninth Naval district. Great Lakes. Traffic Guides Monza-Carpentersville Civil Air Patrol provided an aerial escort for the flotilla to MeHenry, with cadets from the squadron acting as guard and traffic guides. The State Con- | servation department also had Chief Joseph Grobel had : boa1s Patrolling the river and words of praise for the cooper- > acl'nS as escorts. ation of motorists in making The impressive program, the long weekend a safe one j which fortunately escaped the in the city. j numerous showers of the day, Th£re we^e np fatalities in j onded 'n early evening, but countv accidents over the Go\. and Mrs. Stratton and other dignitaries returned this will be followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The girls of sixth and seventh grade will sing in the choir and Mrs. Carl Weber will be at the organ. The following will graduate: Joseph Blenner, Eugene Bolda, William Boone. Mary Anne Charrey, Brendan Clove, Judith Conway. Benjamin DeCicco. Diane Diedrich, Lynne Eichinger, Elyse Falsetti, Robrrt Fergerson, James Frett, Eleanor Freund, Lorraine Glover, Judith Groell, Paulette G u t e , J u d i t h H a y s , R o s a Hughes and Darlene Levate. Also Donald Meyer, Carol Miller, Robert Mrachek, Michael Niska, Betty O'Brien, Alan Peschke, Kathleen Powers, Richard Prine, Ronald weekend,y»ut one driver was l,l,,L'r "'gnuanes reiurneo to Rash, Bernadine Reid, Sharon seriously injured. He was MeHenry later to be guests of I ^toller, Bruce Toussaint, Gary George Cheever of Lake Villa, honor at a dinner held at the who was hurt When his car MeHenry Country Club. went out ot control at the intersection of Ringwood and Richmond roads about 10:20 Sunday night. Sheriff's police reported that the car skidded about 165 feet before strking a fence. The in The new lock will be operated from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. every day during the navigation season. The upper and lower entrances to the lock approach channels are indicated by day marks, white diamond I Walsh, Lesli Walsh, Grace Weber, Lynda Wiedenhoeft, Mary Jo Wilson, Carol Zimny. TRACTOR TIPS, CRUSHES GRASS LAKE RESIDENT Cascading waterfall fountain will serve to grace entrance of Legion home for flower show. jui ed man was taken to Mc-I shaped reflectorized signs. The Clarkens, 61, of Henry hospital, where his con-1 lockwr.lls are marked with red (,ia®s Lake was pronounced dition was reported as fair on navigation lights at the upper at MeHenry hospital las Wednesday. and lower ends. There are no nday, May 27, where he was ( and Thomas Hamil. Junior High A capacity crowd is expected when MeHenry Junior high school holds graduation exercises on Thursday evening, June .9, at 8:15 o'clock in the school auditorium. The processional will be played by Susan Marchi and Cheryl Witt rock, followed by a selection by a girls' octet, "Halls of Ivy". Mrs. Ray McGee will present the scholarship awards, after which Commander Harry Mueller of the Legion Post, No. 491, will award the coveted Legion prizes. The Junior high band, directed by Paul Raasch. will be heard in "Salute To Brahms", "Flambeau" and "Glow Worm", followed by the main address of the evening, to be given by Dr. Robert Nash, principal of University school in DeKalb. Presentation of diplomas will be made by Supt. Carl Buckner and Assistant Supt. M. L. Schoenholtz. Graduates include the following: Steven Ahlgrim, Susan Ahlgrim, James Ambrose, Shirley Anderson. Victoria Anderson, David Armit, Barry Baker, Jerry Beato, Betty Becker. Diane Behnke, Thomas Bellino, James Benson. Sandra Berkley. Francine Blunt, Robert Blunt, Carol Booster, James Brown, Sandra Bucaro, Dean Cable, James Carr, Craig Cone, Fred Cooper, Monty Corso, Jacquline Crouch, Le- Roy Cynowa, Dennis Dalby, Michael Dillon, James W. Doran, Thomas Dowe, Earl Dowell, (Jr.), Carolyn Elwood, i Edward Erb. James Fantus. E u g e n e F o r e m a n , K e n n e t h Freund. Judith Gamen, Donna 1 Giddings, Michael Gilliland, , Elaine Godina, Beverly Grote, Carol Hamelitz, Judith Hamil POSTAL OFFICIAL MEETS WITH C Of C AMD OTHERS TO PRESENT PUNS FOR MEW ADDRESS SYSTEM Hold Bicycle Rodeo June 4 TTie Jaycee bicycle rodeo' is coming to MeHenry and it promises to give young riders a real chance to exhibit skill m maneuvering their wheels. The thrill-packed rodeo, sponsored by the MeHenry Jaycees as a program designed to promote greater safety practices among riders in this community, will fbe held at 1 o'clock on Saturday, June 4. '.n t he Edgebrook school yard. Police safety officer^'will serve as judges. Among races and tests scheduled for the day's competition will be the obstacle course, safety movie, registration of bicycle serial numbers and inspection for cleanliness. A number of valuable prizes, including many bicycle accessories, will be awarded to the riders who are judged the most adept in the various balancing, steering, braking, maneuverability and other tests that will highlight the rodeo. Brilliant reflective tape will be put on the bicycles --• silver for the front, red for the rear --as a safety measure for night driving. EXPANSION OF COUNTY BOARD IS ANTICIPATED A review of the county census reveals that a notable expansion in the county board may take place in the future. MeHenry township, with the second greatest increase, from 7,296 to 16.758, may have an additional four as s i s t a n t s, bringing the total to one supervisor and six assistants. Algonquin. which rated first in iroptitattoiT rise, might also have four assistants, bringing the total to a supervisor and seven assistants. The county as a whole had an increase of 61 per cent in the ten-year period, and reports were that salary increases for county officials might result. John Mayer, delivery services director of the Illinois? Michigan postal region, met at the MeHenry Country club Tuesday noon with representatives of the Chamber of Com* merce, local and township governments aBd two large companies, Jess Mudgett of Crystal Lake, with Public Service, and H. J. EtchiSon, district, superintendent of Northern Illinois Gas. Purpose of' the meeting was for discussion of a proposed new system of address for rui^ al, routes in the MeHenry pos» tal area. In a fast growing community, it has been necesS sary to change these routes o§ an average of every two yqart, causing inconvenience for the post office and patrons. Special interest of the big companies came about because of the large service area involved and the great cost ofchanging records with each change in routes. Mr. Mayer proposed that i: block system be set up from a central point, the blocks to tend to the extreme ends of the postal zone. It would be a p e r m a n e n t a d d r e s s s y s t e m which is expected to be of benefit to all concerned. Many Favor Plan Among the most interested persons are patrons of the area, who have many times expressed a preference for a regular address rather than the route. It was explained that the permanent set-up would also prove much easier for visitors to the city to locate residents in the area outside the. city limits. The idea of such a system originated with the Chamber of Commerce about six months ago, and their inquiries revealed support from all those most vitally concerned with the project. Further consideration will be given to the entire plan, including the proposal o£ Mr. Mayer. It is believed that a period of time will be quired before it can be put info effect. CARNIVAL Lakeland Park is making plans for the annual summer carnival which begins on Thursday, June 9, and extends through Sunday, June 12. Roy Mieneke is chairman. APPEAR BEFORE JUDGE Two local youths, John Padgett of McCullom Lake and John Fisher of. Johnsburg, who are charged with breaking into the Riverside Bake Shop early Monday morning last week, w i l l a p p e a r b e f o r e J u d g e Cooney today, June 9. The MeHenry County Clean Streams committee will tour the MeHenry disposal plant on Tuesday, June 7. The tour will start al 7 p.m., and any interested persons are welcome to join the group. BACCALAUREATE RITE AT HIGH SCHOOL JUNE 5 The first of two concluding programs of the year honoring the senior class will be held in the boys' gymnasium of the MeHenry high school on Sunday evening, June 5, at 8:15 o'clock, where the annual Baccalaureate service will take place. The large class of almost 200 members will march in solemn procession into the large room as Karen Bush and Joy Fairchild play "Pomp and Circumstance" by Elgar. The address of the evening will be given by Rev. Fr. Harold Nilges, assistant pastor of St Mary's Catholic church. - The musical portion of the program will be furnished by eighty-five members of the (Continued from page 1) COMPLETE COLLEGE STUDIES tures will add beauty to the entire presentation. One of the particularly lovely sights to greet the visitor as he enters will be a cascading waterfall type of fountain. Table Settings Many garden clubs in the MeHenry area will exhibit various table settings keynoted to fit June activities of weddings DOUGHNUT DAY' CHAIRMEN Clayton Dornbush of Won- : charges for lockage. der Lake was charged with im- j proper passing by state police following a collision on Rt. 173 at Spring Grove road at 10:52 i Saturday night. John A. Ruter of Rt. 3, MeHenry, was reported attempting to make a left turn as ! Dornbush tried to- pass. Both cars went down an embankment. , James Boger suffered only ! triken after a caterpillar tractor rolled over on him while he was at work. I Mr. Clarkens, who recently • purchased White Eagle resort Glenn IT. llhles of Lakeland i on Grass Lake, was driving the Park has been named chair- 1 t ractor on the grounds when man for MeHenry "Doughnut the accident occurred. Day", the Salvation Army's i The body was removed to the twenty-second annual tag day j George Justen & Son funeral to be held Friday, June 10. Mrs. James Bell of Wonder Lake is chairman for that area. (Continued on Page 8) (Continued on Page 8) Observe City Speed Laws liome and then removed to the Meyer chapel in Morton Grove. A coroner's jury sworn in by C oroner Theron Ehorn will meet June 7. Also Michael Hanke, Donald Harris, Lynn Hartmann, David Heckmann, Gladys Hiland, Jeanne Hocin, Eileen Homo, William Houser, Terry H o w a r d , K a t h l e e n H u b e r t , Barbara Jandt. Richard Jelinek, Thomas Kacprowicz. Carol Karlic, Wesley Kelly, Steven Kleinharts, Bryan Klontz, Nancy Koehler, Jerald Koepke, Bonnie Kollenkark, Diane Kotalik. Vernon Kram- (Continued on page 8) These six young people are among the many MeHenry area students to be graduated this month from colleges and universities in various parts of the country. Top row. left to right, Barbara Schroeder, Audrey Tonyan and Kathleen Anglese. Bottom row, Terry Pliner, Donald Rogers and Marcia Anderson. FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULED JUNE 7 #