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' f "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Regioa Slate 1878" Volume 86 -- No. 26 -- 3 Sections McHENRY. II^JJNOIS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27. 1960 18 Pages -- 10c Per Copy lose folks who may have experienced a nagging conscience because they erred in setting their clocks ahead and missed Sunday church service last April, will have an opportunity to make up for "it this weekend. » . The extra hour of sleep to be gained from setting the clock back with the beginning of^tandard time ^lould find everybody rested enough to attend two services the next day , Almost time for another Halloween, and there probably won't b^ many grown-ups who aren't anticipating the evening with mixed feelings. At times like this, one sure way of feeling better is to cqgepare the Halloween of today with the Halloweens of a few years ago. What is usually expressed as annoyance in 1960 was, not so long ago, apprehension. The big night has finally returned to what it was originally intended -- a good time for the very young. Of course, we afyiit there isn't the fun of taking a drive through the city triP following morning just to see how much mischief had been done by the 'teen-agers who hadn't grown up. This was a feeling that wasn't shared by local businessmen, who often spent an entire day, alonp with city authorities, in cleaning up after a bunch of kids who were old enough to know better. of Halloween celebration is an admitted annoyance, especially to older folks, in homes where there is illness, and to TV watchers who resent missing their favorite programs to answer a never-ending doorbell. Even so, it is a big improvement over the "good old days". Let's hope McHenry 'teenagers remember again this nilf that te tor the "little frv" and let them enjoy the night In their own, harmless manner. The Kiwanis club is planning a more adult type of entertainment for the older group, and this fhould make everyone happy. Enthusiastic Democrats breathlessly called at the Eindealer office early Tues- _r afternoon to report on the success of the Kennedy rally held at Libertyville earlier in the day. Carol Bolger said about fifty McHenry area residents made up a caravan to make the trip to Libertyville. where a crowd estimated at between 3,000 and 5.000 had gathered to see the presidential candi- JPte. Most of them continued to follow the motorcade as far as Barrington, and some didn't G O P Caravan Tours County Hi wiitt Last Saturday's G.O.P. caravan is shown as it rolled into Crystal Lake. In the lead car was William Guild, attorney general candidate, driven by Anthony Varese of McHenry; second car, Secretary of State Charles Carpentier, with the driver, Art Giovannoni of Cary, caravan chairman; and third car, Elmer Hoffman, congressman from the 14th district, with John Manning representative from the 32nd district as driver. Under sponsorship of the McHenry County Central Republican Committee, the Republican caravan consisted of 100 cars and 300 enthusiastic party members. The tour of the county included numerous stops for politics at the "grass root" level. JUNIOR HIGH TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE EDUCATION WEEK In observance of American Education Week, annual open house will be held Thursday evening, Nov. 10, at the McHenry Junior high school from 7:45 to 9 o'clock. Parents of all Junior high students are asked to accept the invitation of Principal Reno Bertellotti and attend this sjtedSl etfent. Hiey WH1 participate in a short schedule of classes and learn from teachers in the school the program followed daily by their children. About 130 parents attended last fall's open house in spite of severe weather that night. Mr. Bertellotti hopes for more favorable conditions this year. McHenry Precincts To Receive 9,720 Ballots fContinued on page R> Announcement was made this week from the office of County Clerk Vernon W. Kays of plans to distribute 50,000 ballots and other election supplies to fifty-eight precincts in the county this next week. The greatest number -- 11,- 378 -- will be distributed to the thirteen Algonquin precincts, with McHenry second, where 9,720 will be distributed. PLAN REPORT HIGHLIGHTS Industrial Aspects As indicated in a previous discussion of the industrial aspects of the community, the present number of employed persons residing in the planning area of McHenry greatly outnumbers the jobs available. On the negative side, the planning c o n s u l t a n t s found that present community char- S^eristics are not expected to tract and hold high level personnel. On the positiye side, they found local construction talent is adequate for construction of .plants of the size and complexity which would be required. Within the planning area, two large sites of about equal size were found to be most suitable for new industrial development, from both physical and locational consideration. Although both areas seem appropriate, it is apparent from the economic studies, background information and costs of improvement that encouraging industrial development in only one of the sites, by appropriate zoning, is required at this time to meet the foresee- ?le industrial needs of the imunity. Stndy Two Sites The two sites are located between the railroad tracks and Rt. 31, one north and the other south of the existing developments along Rtes. 31 and 120. Without the re-location of Rt. 31, each side was found to have its own advantages. The lllllllllllllllllllll north site has access to the north and east without entering the city, where routes to the south and west would be through the congested area of the city. The south site has routes to the south and west without entering the city, but to go north and directly east it would be required to enter the congested area. The plan group found that extension of public utilities is similar in both areas. Sewer extensions were found to present about the same problem in distance and availability in both areas, but the south site has a definite advantage in being closer to the proposed water supply and this would result in less cost for main extensions. In selecting only one, the zoning recommendations included the south site as a recommended industrial park site. With the selection of a site, the consultants feel that the initial steps in developing a program are (1) to determine the extent of cooperation offered by exiting employers and the volume of citizen support; (2) to evaluate the city utilities and city and county controls. Requirements For Success The planning experts feel that effectiveness of the action group -- in this case the industrial development committee organized some months PUBLIC LEARNS PROS AND CONS OF NOVEMBER BOND ISSUES AS PRESBfTED BY EXPERTS MONDAY KIWANtS HOST ATHALLOWEBI TEBI PARTY Program Planned For Young Folks Of McHenry Area Good hews for young folks in the community is announcement by the McHenry Kiwanis club of their sponsorship of a 'teen-age Halloween party at the city ball park on West avenue, just back of the old Admiral plant. It will be held between 8 and 11 p.m. on Halloween night, Monday, Oct. 3l, with all 'teen-agers in the McHenry vicinity invited to attend. A good time is indicated by the program planned. There will be prizes for the most humorous, most original and most beautiful costumes. There will also be a dance contest, and throughout the program there will be games and community singing. Cider and doughnuts will be served at the party. Jaycees Are Judges Judging of the contest will be ^handled by the McHenry Ja^cees, who will also take photos of the events and the wiifriers. The program is sponsored by the Kiwanis as one of their local projects, working with youth of the community. It is hoped to direct the 'teen-agers energies toward constructive creation rather than destruction. Kiwanis members hope that parents will encourage their children to participate and attend the party. hi case of rain, the party will be held at the Legion home. JOHN GALLAS HOME GUTTED BY EARLY MORNING BLAZE The entire first floor of the John Gallas home at 37 Mineral S]5¥iWg§ Subdivision was gutted by fire which broke out in the residence at 6:20 Thursday morning. Serious smoke damage was reported on the ' second floor. A crowd of about fifty-five persons attended the meeting in the high school auditorium last Monday evening in which both sides of the bond issues to be voted on at the Nov. 8 election were explained. The meeting was sponsored by the Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters. Dr. Charles Howell of the welfare committee, OUTSTANDING 4-H MEMBERS. LEADERS TO BE RECOGNIZED F i r eme n s a i.d, .t,h e ,b,l a z e a p - ', s p e a k i n g o n b e h a l f o f t h^e e d u - j rational bond issue, told some of the more important reasons why he and others feel the educational bond issue should "receive support. He pointed out the two vital needs as more classrooms and additional research facilities. There are now 52,000 enrolled in state universities, and it parently was caused by a defective furnace. Three-year-old Johnny Gallas awakened his mother when he smelled smoke, and she roused her husband, who turned in the alarm. The family was taken to the Marvin Olsen home. Members of Company 1 hurried to the scene and extinguished the flames, which resulted in an estimated $6,000 in damages. All the furnishings in the downstairs were destroyed. The family could hardly believe the quickness with which their call was answered. METHODIST CHURCH SPONSORS ANNUAL BAZAAR, SUPPER The annual ham dinner and bazaar of the W.S.C.S. of the Community Methodist church will be held at the church on Wednesday, Nov. 9, with dinner to be served from 5 until 7:30 o'clock. There will be four booths of bazaar items for sale after 1 o'clock in the afternoon. They will include aprons, baked goods, candy and white elephants. Members and friends are invited to attend with their families and enjoy a delicious dinner. for which tickets are now on sale from W.S.C.S. members. WOMAN PAYS FINE. RECEIVES WARNING FOR SHOPLIFTING The middle aged Wonder Lake woman who admitted taking a $15 coat from the Ben Franklin store on Green street two weeks ago was fined $27 when she appeared before Judge Donald Howard Wednesday night. Judge Howard warned that a jail sentence would be given for a second offense. (Continued on Page 8) FIREMEN GIVE WARNING Firemen warn that the law calls for a fine to be imposed on any person found to have started a grass fire which goes out of control and necessitates the services of firemen. They announce that the law will need to be enforced if carelessness becomes evident with the burning of leaves this fall. is estimated that by 1969 they will be asked to accommodate an additional 48,000 students. The University of Illinois receives about $1 million a month from industry, foundations and the federal government for research activities. More is available but cannot be accepted until more build? ings are constructed. States Urgent Need Frank Morrissey spoke of the urgent need for passage ol the bond issue for mental health and other welfare institutions. He stated that more than half of the buildings in the state's mental institutions are from* fifty to 115 years old, adding that such antiquated facilities tend to retard patient recovery. He said that there is always the danger of disaster from fire and disease inherent in old buildings and in over-crowding. Such situations, he asserted,, add to the difficulties of attracting and Continued on Page 8 With the start of a new 4-H year, interest centers on the .annual county achievement ftrttetirig, which will be held Nov. 5 in Crystal Lake high school, where outstanding 4-H members will receive awards for work completed this past year. New to this year's program will be showing of movies and slides in which many county 4-H mepnbers will be recognized. The 4-H leaders' banquet is planned for Nov. 10, also to be held at Crysltal Lake. All agricultural 4-H club leaders and home economics club leaders will be honored and recognized. It is the one time of the year when tribute is paid to these many folks -who give of their time, money and effort in directing this youth group. POLICE ISSUE WARNING With the approach of the holiday season, McHenry Chief of Police Joseph Grobel advises all store keepers to use care in handling their daily receipts. He asks that they not let them accumulate, and further that they notify the police and obtain a license number of anyone who arouses their suspicion while in a business establishment. Tax Receipts Remain High McHenry remained in second place in sales tax collections in the county for the last month in which totals were made available. The city received $6,436.45 based on a tax of one-half per cent on retail sales collected in August. McHenry's share was just under Crystal Lake, with $6,634, and topped Woodstock, which received $6,075.82. Other collections in the county were as follows: Algonquin $1,476.02 - Cary . . . . . . . . . . $1,49998 Harvard $2,954.96 Hebron $465.30 Huntley $995.14 Marengo $1,092.95 Richmond $762.36 The McHenry county share totaled $8,200.15 for the area outside municipalities. APPROVE BIDS ON NEW GRADE SCHOOL NEAR CITY BATTERY STOLEN On Sunday evening about 9 o'clock, a battery was reported stolen from a car owned by Mrs. Elsie Torne of Mc- Cullom Lake, which was parked in front of the Just For Fun roller rink. Shoplifting Proves Real Problem To Businessmen The public has been made aware in recent weeks of occasional cases of shoplifting in McHenry. What very few people do know is that while many of them never reach the courts, the number is almost unbelievable and in many cases involve young children. One local store owner reports between four and eight persons apprehended in the act of taking items each week. How many go undetected is only a guess. The situation is becoming alarming, and it is quite certain that many parents have never been made aware that their own youngsters are responsible. No businessman likes the idea of taking a child into court; yet the practice cannot be allowed to continue either for the sake of business or the individuals involved. Several have indicated that they will prosecute in all future cases. Parents are urged to make a point of knowing what their children buy and where they get their money. The extra effort is certainly worthwhile when one considers the embarrassment to be saved in staying out of court, to say nothing of the benefit to be gained in the long run by halting a practice which might lead to really serious trouble. The Plaindealer has a long established policy of printing only the names of second offenders. This policy may be changed if the need arises. Three of four bids on the new ten-room school to be constructed west of the city to accommodate grade school pupils in District 15, were approved by the board at a special meeting Monday night. Ivar Fred.ricksen was awarded the general contract; H. E. Buch, heating and ventilating; Carey Electric, electrical contract. Action on the plumbing contract was postponed. Work on the new school is expected" to begin soon, with completion date set for August of 1961. PARENT EDUCATldN GRf JTP TO DISCUSS YOUi:i BEHAVIOR "Where are we leading our children?" This is the question on many parents' lips. The P.T.A. parent education group is sponsoring a panel discussion type program entitled, "Social Behavior of our Children", to be held at the Junior high school on Nov. 3 at 8 o'clock in the library room. Moderator for the panel will be Lou Marchi. Panel members are Mrytle Proctor and James Doran, teachers at the Junior high; and Dorothy Weichmann, a parent; and Lou Consago, local businessman. There will be an' open discussion between the panel members and the parents to try to find a solution to the problem of public behavior of children. Everyone is invited to attend this meeting of vital interest to all. Refreshments will be served. VISCOUNTS TAKE PART IN VETERANS' PROGRAM NOV. 11 The Clayton County, Iowa All-Veterans' association has invited the McHenry Viscounts drum and bugle corps to participate in that county's All- Veterans' Day program to be held Armistice Day, Friday, Nov. 11. The Viscounts have been asked to take part in the parade as well as to present their competitive exhibition. This is the eighth annual All-Veterans' Day sponsored by the organization, which is comprised of all Legion and V.F.W. posts in Clayton county. Each CASH TWFT FROM DRIVE STORE LAST FRIDAY ONE M SERES OF AREA LARCBIIES The peaceful atmosphere of Friday after-- noon shopping in McHenry was not even disturb-: ed last week on Riverside Drive, although $209 irncash changed , hands illegally; The theft took: place about 3:30 at FM Television, but was not: detected until sometime later. Standard Time Again In Effect On Sunday The long, six-month wait to gain back that hour of sleep lost with the adoption of daylight saving time late last April has arrived. One indication that winter is just around the corner will come this weekend with the return to standard time. McHenry residents will join those of other state communities in setting the clock back one hour upon retiring Saturday night, Oct. 29. The time change should put a definite end to after-business hours recreational pursuits until next spring. EASTERN COUNTY PLAN REPORT TO BE MADEPUBLIC Second Annual Dinner Meeting Scheduled NOY. 2 (Continued on Page 8) The Eastern McHenry County Plan association will hold its second annual dinner meeting next Wednesday evening, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. at the Czecho Lodge In Crystal Lake. All persons interested in the future growth of McHenry county are invited. Harold J. Bacon, president, said that atthismeeting a detailed report will be made on the work of the association during the last nine months. "The land use maps of four townships--Nunda, Greenwood, Dorr and McHenry -- have been completed," Bacon said. "This difficult first step in our work is finished. At this meeting. Stanley Blount of Northwestern university will make his report and give us his opinion on what we can do to help McHenry county avoid the pitfalls of unplanned growth." Complete First Phase Mr. Bacon said this meeting represents the completion of the first part of the association's project. "We have raised $4,000 to make a thorough study of what is happening to our land in these four townships. Next we will submit these facts to responsible and expert planners for their recommendations on changes in our zoning and subdivision laws. This information will then go to our county board. "This meeting," Bacon said, "is open to all members of the association, their guests and any persons who are concerned with the healthy growth of our county." Mr. Bacon emphasized that he hoped county supervisors and school and city officials would try to attend the dinner. Remember to vote Nov. 8. Gift For Mental Health Mrs. Noble R. Warner of Crystal Lake, past president of the McHenry County Federation of Women's Clubs and now mental health chairman, is sihown presenting a check to Stanley M. Blumberg, acfcninistrative director of the McHenry Mental Health Center of McHenry County in McHenry. Looking on are Dr. Ben A. Joshel, clinical psychologist, left, Mrs. Arthur P. , Anderson of Crystal Lake, former secretary of the county federation, and Mrs. Robert Pottinger of Marengo, treasurer, pictured at right. The theft was brought to the attention of the owner* of the store, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hojnacki of McCullom Lake,: about 3-50, when three employees of the Illinois State department, working on a road, near Terra Cotta, came into the store with Mrs. HojnackiY. purse. Investigation revealed that all identification and about $200 in checks were intact. Return of her purse recalled the incidents , of the previous" hour to the local store owners, who called local police and' gave a good description of the two men believed responsible.-: Two well dressed men walked into the television store inv mid-afternoon and asked to* look at used sets. While Mr.- and Mrs. Hojnacki were show-: ing a set to one of the men in the back room, the other remained in the front and ap» parently hid under his coat Mrs. Hojnacki's purse, which was on the counter. Left Store Hurriedly C Before the first man hadT an opportunity to more than glance at the TV set, he was, evidently given some signal*, that his companion had beex\ successful in finding money.': He left hurriedly, telling thec local couple that he would have his wife drop in to see.: the set. Mrs. Hojnacki had intended' to take the money to the bank; but when she was unable to meet the 3 o'clock closing time, left the purse on the counter. She was unaware that it was missing until it was brought. to her by tte Hum highway workers, who Ba'd they found it along Rt. 31. Previously, men answering the same description had stopped in the Little Chef restaurant and asked numerous quest i o n s concerning b u s i n e s s . Some suspicion was aroused when one of them asked the possibility of getting work cleaning neon signs, although he was not dressed ill work clothes. The Hojnackis learned through a telephone call that a theft similar to the one in their store had occurred in Wauconda the previous day, and the suspects answered the same description. Elgin Robbery In Elgin, about an hour and a half after the local theft, two yofcng men were reported to have stolen $40 from a safe in the >giift shop of Mrs. Robert Gefbhard and apparently stole a truck to make their get-away. The truck was found later, abandoned in the north end business district. Details of the theft were very much the same as occur* red in the McHenry store, with one man keeping the employees engaged in conversation while the other went to the rear of the store. However, in the Elgin theft, the owner looked up in time to see the man walk from behind the counter with money and papers in his hand. As she grabbed his coat, tearing the gars, ment, he pushed her aside and threatened he would use a gun if she gave any trouble. Later, Nathan Kantorwitz, proprietor of a cleaning establishment in Elgin, discovered his truck had been stolen. When police investigated, they found a sports coat at the scene which was identified as worn by one of the robbers at the gift store. Sidewalk Parking Brings Small Fines City police have received many complaints concerning cars parked on the sidewalk. Seven drivers received small fines in court last Wednesday night for parking on the walk near the high school gymnasium, on Waukegan road, during a post-football game dance.; Because of the number of complaints, authorities find it necessary to announce that there will be strict enforcement of this ordinance. 1 -