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$ •J :• Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Regioa Since 1875* Volume 86 -- No. 25 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 20. 1960 20 Pages -- 10c Per Copy ii^iSiSSSiSSiKS The slogan for 1960 National Newspaper Week is most appropriate, especially in an election year --: "Your Newspaper -- Freedom's Guardian"; A good1 many arguments may have been prompted by political writings this year, but in calmer moments we must acRiit that there is great satisfaction in knowing this media is most far reaching of all in dispensing information on both sides of the many issues at stake; also concerning the candidates themselves. Hometown papers like our own find our biggest responsibility lies largely in keeping readers informed on the great rr^py items -- large and small -- which generally may be classified news of the McHenry area. Individually, certain ones may seem unimportant to some folks, while to others they are of more thaji usual significance. Together - the big and the small -- they form the only really complete record of the history of a community which to most of us is an important part of everydlay life. Occasionally we displease a reader through something wMch must necessarily be printed as news. Many times we in the business are just as unhappy with items which must be miade public. More often than not, however, the week-to-week history is one which proves not only interestto us but leaves us with pride in a community which is concentrating all efforts toward keeping progress in line with growth. The wonderful friends we make more than compensates for the trying times which are associated with the bigness. We at the Plaindealer hope our efforts may be continued muf yeanhbi'the future* We understand the Illinois State Department of Conservation has just released a new eighteen-minute color sound film describing the development of the Fox river as a recreational paradise. It covers the Fox river from the Chain 'O Lakes to where it empties in the Illinois river a^Ottawa. One of the scenes shows Gov. Stratton and W. L. McCullough of Aurora dedicating the new McHenry lock, first in a series of thirty-five dams, locks or portage facilities which will eventually fulfill the ultimate goal of making the river available for small craft from Wisconsin to Ottawa. The film will be available for d^ributton within a few days and may be obtained for local showing by contacting the State Department of Conservation, Education D i v i s i o n, (Continued on page 8) CITY COUNCIL AWARDS CONTRACT FOR 500.000 GALLON WATER TANK AND APPROVES NUMBERING SYSTEM In a lengthy meeting of the City Council on Monday night, the first order of business was a report from the engineers, W. A. Rakowand Associates, following review of bids on furnishing a new water tank. The low bid of $69,710 submitted by Graver Tank and Manu. facturing Co. for a 500,000 gallon tank was found very favorable and the contract was awarded. In providing a tank of this size, it is probable that the old standpipe on Waukegan Road will eventually be removed. Engineers presented a sketch of proposed new building to be erected at the site of the new well and emphasized the plan of erecting an attractive building that will not detract from the residential area. With an adequate supply of water from the new well and treatment provided to remove the excessive amount of iron in the water, it is expected that the present well will serve as an auxiliary supply for some time. Plans and specifications for the new water mains are now in progress and bids will be taken the latter part of November or early December. Since some difference of opinions exist as to the preferable locations of the new mains, alternate bids will be taken. The question of extending sewer mains to the new industrial area west of the railroad tracks and north of Waukegan Road will receive committee attention immediately. Three different plans have been submitted and cost estimates range from $25,000 to $100,000 depending on the area to be served. Several property owners in tlje northwest section of the city have expressed a desire to participate in the program. New House Numbering Donald Doherty, representing the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, presented the new postal re-addressing system of house numbering and the plan met with approval. The problem of addressing mail and locating residents in this fast growing area brought about the need of a new system. It was explained that the post office will send out notices of correct numbers as soon as the plan is complete. New telephone directories next April will also list the new house numbers. Base lines for house numbering start at the Lake county line and the Nunda township line. Each mile running from base lines will cover 1000 numbers. Route and box numbers will be eliminated when the new system is in operation. rrQ; PLAN REPORT HIGHLIGHTS Industrial Aspects One of the most interesting portions of the recently released plan report for McHenry concerns the industrial aspects of the city and the prospects for additional industry in the future. Stanton & Rockwell found present industrial use of land sfcice in McHenry is not extensive, with only eighteen acres of the 788 in the city being used for industrial-type purposes. These are occupied by eighteen operations employing a total of 487 persons. The largest number of employers are engaged in the construction and building materials industry, which ac- rts for a total of 209 em- _ jes. The two next largest employers, almost exclusively employing women, produce women's sports apparel and distribute academic testing forms. Buildings Cover Lots A major characteristic of McHenry industrial space use is intensive coverage of small lots by large buildings. Four cL. the largest, the planning dlnsultants found to be occupying between 80 and 90 per cent of their small lot areas, a condition which leads to a parking problem. In general, industrial operations in McHenry were classified, according to their economic functions - employment AMI diversity - as primary and secondary. Primary industries are classified as those whose operations draw income into the area from the larger region; secondary industries operate locally and often affect only a "self-support" function in th£* region. They consider it a healthy sign that the evident trend of late has been toward greater primary activity. At present, McHenry has 77.4 acres zoned in both industrial classifications, of which eighteen acres are currently being utilized. A check with nearby communities revealed that industrial use of land in municipalities in the surrounding area is not much greater in proportion to their size. They presented the following figures, among others: Crystal Lake and environs, thirty-seven firms employing a total of 2,606; Woodstock, thirty- three firms employing 2,950: Fox Lake, five firms with thirty-two employees; Johnsburg, one firm with fifty employees and Wauconda, seven firms employing a total of 190. Industries Stable The plan report indicates that the stability of the McHenry industrial situation reflects the slow growth of long established plants in the area. As a result of metropolitan area growth, they find con- Hold TB Test Clinics In City Parents of a thousand children in the McHenry schools have received permit cards from the McHenry County Tuberculosis associatiqn. The association is sponsoring two tuberculin skin testing clinics in the local schools. One at Edgebrook school for the first graders of the following schools, Edgebrook, Hilltop, St. Patrick's, St. Mary's and Lily Lake, will be on Tuesday, Oct. 25. On Oct. 26, the clinic will be held at the high school for freshmen and senior students. Student food handlers in the various schools are also included. Mrs. Claribel H. Naylor, R. N., McHenry county tuberculosis nurse, urges all parents to give their consent for this simple test by signing and returning the cards to the schools at once. Last year over 4,000 students of McHenry county ^received the test. This work is financed entirely by the Christmas Seal campaign. LOCAL PHYSICIAN ONE OF SEVENTEEN IN U.S. HONORED Two Boys Admit Area Break-Ins ^ as week Dr. Emanuel M. Skolnik, McHenry hospital staff member, was one of seventeen American physicians who received an honor award at the sixty-fifth annual meeting of the American Academy of Optholmology and Otolaryngology held in Chicago last week. Dr. Skolnik received his honor award for teaching, research and scientific endeavors. He had previously received' an award for an exhibit of scientific value. More than 6,000 doctors attended the conference. Besides being on the staff of McHenry hospital, he is an associate professor at the University of Illinois Research and Educational hospital: he is also a consultant for the United States Navy and for the state of Illinois division of service for crippled children and the cleft palate program. SPONSOR DANCE The Knights of Columbus are holding a public dance Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Legion home. Tickets may be obtained from K. of C. members. NOTICE Burning leaves on improved city streets is strictly forbidden. CITY OF McHENRY At least three local ries were cleared up this when two very young 'teflttagers were apprehencia Ifor McHenry police. Two grade school boys admitted the theft of three fire extinguishers valued at $33 apiece from the school bus of George Worts. Another was taken from the bus of Cecil Ballowe, three from McHe Sand & Gravel and three the McHenry Co-op. . All except one of the extinguishers were returned. The boys admitted to officers they had put that one in a box caj| at the railroad station, but vestigation revealed the had been removed. The boys will not be cuted provided restitution made. The sheriff's office has investigating two break-j one at McHenry Implement store and the other a restaur rant, both located on Rt. 120. by Marie Oonk, a cigaret ma^ ONE KILED. OTHERS HURT IN AREAMpENTS Three Minor Crashes Occur Within McHenry The county's twenty-eighth traffic fatality of the year occurred late Thursday afternoon Oft. 13, when a semi-trailer truck smashed head-on into an auto driven by Mrs. Alma Kunke, 57, of Crystal Lake, who was pronounced dead on arrival at Sherman hospital, Elgin. According to state police, Mrs. Kunke was driving north of Rt. 31. It is believed she may have become confused at one point in the road and her par veered to the wrong lane. The truck driver, Michael Leonid?!, of Chicago, travelling south, was said to have pulled ' truck into the northbound in the restaurant," o^ratfid3 to avoi? a head-on crash, but just then Mrs. Kunke chine was broken into and the* brought her car back into the coin box and some cigareta taken. A hook on the door was forced to gain entrance. A glass was forced out of d' door in the garage, operated by A1 Ahrens, and a tool bo* , valued at about $200 taken, y Vandalism has also been reported when windows were broken at the Thelen home at Pistakee Highlands and oil poured throughout the house. Cement flower urns were destroyed at the Karstens home, also in the Highlands. The Island Lake home of Marvin Massey was entered and ransacked sometime last weekend, entrance having been gained by breaking a kitchen window. A record player, wrist watch and some apparel were missing. LECTURE CLUB TO HEAR WELL KNOWN EDPCATOfttHgfr.W - Mrs. Paul Whitney, well known educator, will be guest speaker before the Lecture L u n c h e o n c l u b , when t h a t group meets Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the McHenry Country club at noon. Mrs. Whitney's topic will be "Children Are Everybody's Business". The club is planning a men's night program at the V.F.W. clubhouse at 7:30 o'clock on Wednesday, Nov. 26. CHARGED WITH SHOPLIFTING A Wonder Lake woman was scheduled to appear in J. P. court as the Plaindealer went to press to answer charges of shoplifting. She is accused of taking a coat valued at $15 from a Green street store last Thursday. This was said to be her first offense. d lcii IUIII, oivpp Crosswalk Bar Fall Carnival Theme Indicates Gala Time For Hundreds Oct. 22 A large variety of amusements for all age groups is planned for Saturday night's PTA fall carnival at the McHenry Junior high school on Park street. "Just Plain Fun For Everyone" is the theme for the event, to be held Saturday, Oct. 22. The 'teen hop committee has obtained a juke box for a full evening's dance session, complete with Japanese lanterns. Special plans are in the offing for the teen-agers. In the games room will be a whole array of fun and hilarity. Some of the games are old favorites, such as the big game hunt, fish pond, chicken game, and feed the bear. Floating fish and a depth perception science game are among the new ones. A group of gay clowns and1 music provided by the ever-popular cake walk will enhance the gaiety. "Sample Fair" New this year will be the "carni-gram" service. Birthday, anniversary, comic and anonymous messages will be typed by high school typists on special souvenir stationery and then delivered by pages in the building. Also new will be the "sample fair" of extraordinary values which the committee promises will be well worth investigating. Professional weight guessers will be on hand for the evening to provide hilarity for both young and) old. Cartoon STATE'S ATTORNEY SPEAKS ON "MEET CANDIDATES" NIGHT On Tuesday evening, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. at the V.F.W. clubhouse in McHenry, the McHenry Township Republican Women's club will present a BENJAMIN ADAMOWSKI "meet the candidates" night along with the regular meeting. .Guest speaker will be State's Atty. Benjamin S. Adamowski of Chicago. Also scheduled to be p r e s e n t a r e R i c h a r d C r o s s , . . . . , John Manning and Senator Eated the accident Robert McClory. proper lane. the crash occurred south of Algonquin. Mrs. Kunke, a widow, was to have been married on Saturday. , - City Accidents A Crystal Lake resident, Jfetman Oker, was injured 4bout 10:55 o'clock Friday evewhen his car struck a Utility pole, breaking it off, on Corner of John and Center ts in McHenry. accident occurred on Saty morning about 10:15 on Pearl street, near Riverside Drive, involving cars driven by Joseph F. Moulis of Fox Lake and Edmund Barany of W«odlawn Park. Neither drivif was injured. IpCity police say Moulis, maka left turn, stopped at the Crossw^k for the Barany auto ,d authoriftflini but the other oar backed into him. There was little damage reported to either vehicle. A third accident within the city this past week involved a car in motion and two other autos parked at the side of the street. Only minor damage was reported to the vehicles. 'The accident occurred at 1:30 o'clock on Pearl street, just west of Riverside Drive. Police say Martha C. Lorch of McCullom Lake was driving west when she struck the right rear fender of the auto of Helen J. Brown of Riverside Drive, which was parked on the north side of Pearl street, pushing the latter sideways into a third car which belonged to Mathew Janxiha of Genoa City, Wis. Five Hurt In Crash Five persons were injure^ in a serious two-car collision at the intersection of Highways 31 and 176, east of Crystal Lake, Saturday morning. They were treated at McHenry hospital. The cars were driven by George Burns of Wonder Lake, who was travelling south on Rt. 31, and Reuben Spande, South Bend, Ind. Passengers in the latter car were Nancy Spande, Carl Landsverk and his wife, Faye Landsverk, also of South Bend. Acording to state police, Spande, driving west on Rt. 176, entered the intersection in front of the Burns vehicle. Burns suffered head and knee injuries. Spande had a back injury, his wife suffered internal injuries, Landsverk had broken ribs and a fractured shoulder and his wife had a broken leg and lacerations on the hand. A young McHenry girl and a Detroit, Mich., youth were injured in an accident which occurred last Friday evening at the intersection of Rt. 31 and the McCullom Lake blacktop. Thomas Franczak, 16, of Park Ridge, driver of the car, was travelling east and apparently was not acquainted with the road. He saw the stop sign too late, and in applying the brakes, the car went into a spin, skidded 178 feet, crossed the highway and struck a tree. The driver was unhurt but two passengers, Janice Charles, 16, of Rt. 4, McHenry, and Joseph Mack of Detroit, Mich., were treated for cuts and bruises by a local physician. The sheriff's office investi- (Continued on page 8) (Continued on page (Continued on Page 8) Remember McHenry's spectacular days this week. CONTINUE HEARING INCASE CHARGING ATTEMPT ON LIFE An Oakhurst woman, accused by her husband of an attempt on his life by running into him with her car, will appear in court next Saturday to answer the charges. The alleged incident took place several weeks ago at the intersection of East River Road and Rt. 120. Twice since then they have appeared in court. A second continuance. was granted by Judge Charles Adams last Saturday morning. SET NOV. 12 FOR VOTE ON INCORPORATION Fire House Is Polling Place At Wonder Lake Nov. 12, is the day set by Judge James Cooney for Wonder Lake residents to vote on the question of whether to become a village or continue as the largest unincorporated area in McHenry county. The county judge named the Wonder Lake fire house as the polling place between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. and appointed judges to handle the balloting. Judge Cooney denied the motion to have the incorporation issue considered at the Nov. 8 national election. Boundaries Different There were several reasons which would not make Nov. 8 feasibl? f ir the incorporation vote, rbVf among them the fact that precinct boundaries for the regular election and those of the proposed village do not coincide. Many people voting in the national election would not vote on incorporation in the same precinct. The national and local elections on the same day would- require two**ets-ef judges and result In such confusion that it was deemed best to schedule them at different times. VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA TAG IN McHENRY SATURDAY The annual tag day of the Volunteers of America has been scheduled here for Saturday, Oct. 22. Headquarters will be in the lobby of the American Legion. Mrs. Eleanor Reid will supervise the work of the young taggers and she asks that all who wish to help meet her on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock for instruction and supplies. All funds derived from these tag days are sent into the general headquarters and are then distributed to areas in this state-where the situation warrants. The little red heart, symbolic of these days for the past sixty- four years, will be offered the public by the young people. Caslh awards and movie tickets are given them for their efforts in .making the day a success. McHENRY SPECTACULAR DAYS TO FEATURE APPEARANCE OF AJAX MSSILEIH CITY OCT. 20-22 LAD RECOVERS FROM SURGERY AFTER ACCIDENT A 13-year-old, seventh grade Harrison school pupil at Wonder Lake returned to his Shore Hills home last Sunday after u n d e r g o i n g e x t e n s i v e b r a i n surgery following an unusual accident near his home. He ia reported improved but his parents were unable even to venture a guess when he will be able to return to classes. The youngster was rushed to St. Joseph's hospital in Chicago after sustaining head injuries in a well drilling accident at the home of a neighbor. As he stood with friends watching the operation, the lines tangled and the brake slipped in such a manner that the hammer, instead of entering the casing, glanced off the «dge and hit the young man in the forehead. A workman was also struck but his injuries were minor. WELL KNOWN TV PANELIST GUEST AT 1EA MEETING Hundreds Attend Annual Sessions As Schools Close Monday, Oct. 24, will be a day of learning for McHenry county members of the northeastern division of the Illinois Education association, who will meet at the Crystal Lake high school for an all-day session of meetings. Public schools will be closed, because of the ^attnual gathering of several thousand teachers in Kane, Kendall, Mo Henry and Will counties. One of the lighter and more entertaining features of the day will be provided in the afternoon by the well known publisher, author and TV panelist. Bennett Cerf. of New York City, who will speak on "Changing Styles in American Humor". A business report of the year will open the morning session, presented by Mrs. Elaine Madison, president of the northeastern division and principal of a Plainfield school. Guest Speaker The main address of the morning will be given by Dr. Nicholas Nyaradi, director of the Institute of International Studies of Bradley university, Peoria, who will speak on "Shall We Survive?" Lester Grimm of Springfield, legislative and research consultant of I.E.A. will speak on "Legislative Outlook," followed in the afternoon by two talks, one on "Education in a Changing World", given by Forrest Rozzell, executive secretary, Arkansas Education association, and the other by Mr. Cerf. WOMEN VOTERS LEAGUE SPEAKERS TO PRESENT BOTH SIDES OF BOND ISSUES TO PUBLIC NEXT MONDAY An important meeting which should be of interest to the entire community will be held Monday evening, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. at the McHenry high school auditorium for the purpose of informing the public on two bond issues. It is sponsored by the Woodstock - McHenry League of Women Voters. The two separate bond issues were approved by the 71st General Assembly, one providing $196 millioif to finance permanent improvements at the sax state educational institutions (the University of Illinois, Southern Illinois university and the four universities under the Teachers' College Board), and the other providing $150 million to finance permanent improvements at mental health and other welfare institutions under the Department of Public Welfare. Speakers will attend to present both sides of the question. Dr. Charles Howell of the Citizens' Welfare committee will speak on behalf of the educational bond issue, while Frank Morrissey will talk favorably on the bond issue for mental health and other welfare institutions. Mr. Morrissey will be introduced by Stanley Blumberg, administrator of the County Mental Health Center located in McHenry. Ivan Parrott, coordinator for the citizens' committee of the Illinois Agricultural association, will speak against both issues. There will be no candidates appearing on Monday night. Coffee and cookies will be served in the home economics room following the meeting. The funds that would be provided by both of the proposed bond issues would be appropriated by the Legislature at times, and for specific building purposes, as it is deemed necessary. The bond issues must be approved by a majority of those people voting on the propositions. Therefore, a person who votes for McHenry Spectacular Days, a local variation of a nation* wide theme, will be offeree! by about thirty local businessmen this week Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20, 21 and 22. The merchants undertaking the special program announce sales which promise to be spectacular in every sense of the word, in keeping with the general theme. In connection with the threeday program, the Army is tlillte:• •- ; ; * is- v lili is > piffll tiMi wis-* Basil c I X\ \ v - ^ \ * * IV bringing one of the famous Ajax Guided Missiles to McHenry to be on display on the southeast corner of Elm and Green streets. Movies will be shown and Army missile weapons technicians will be on hand to explain (within security release) the workings of the Nike Missile family. The entire project Is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce in an effort to focus attention on McHenry and offer an attraction which has seldom been seen in a small community. Capable of High Speed The Ajax missile Is one of the missile family's surface to air units and is capahle of flying at 2,100 miles per hour. It is used for surface to air defense. The overall length of this missile is 60 feet raised on its platform and it is fired and controlled by radar. This missile is now being de. ployed in our active Army air defense missile firing units systems totaling over 240 sites. Don't fail to visit thte spectacular program of our national air defense system sponsored by the McHenry Chamber of Commerce. Civil Defense Director Joseph Grobel expressed particular pleasure that the missile was obtained for showing in McHenry, since it is so closely associated with his work in the defense area. MRS. H. B. TONY AN TO HEAD WOMAN'S HOSPITAL GROUP Mrs. Henry B. Tonyan was elected president of the Woman's Auxiliary to McHenry hospital at the fourth annual meeting of that organization, held Tuesday of this week at the McHenry Country club. Others named to office with her were Mrs. Vaughn Jones; first vice-president; Mrs. Kinley Engavlsen, second vicepresident; Mrs. Roy Dodd, corresponding secretary; Mrs; Charles Cuda, recording secretary, and Mrs. Fred Fradinardo, treasurer. Elected to three-year terms as board members-at-large were Mrs. Claude McDermott, Mrs. H. S. Fike and Mrs. Sam Root. Continued on Page 8 (Continued w Page §)