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I r MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "Serving the Chain-O-Lakes Region Slice 1875" Volume 86 -- No. 51 -- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. APRIL 27. 1961 22 Pages -- 10c Per Copy Commuters have shown much concern over the indifference of some motorists t^ warning signals at the railroad crossing on Rt. 120. Time and again, drivers ignore the warning even though the train is only a short distance away. The danger to persons waiting on the platform for the train, as well as for the drivers themselves, is quite evident. The appearance of police officers has proved a deterrent to carrying out the practice; however, when they are not on the scene drivers persist in endangering their own lives and those of others about them. * Five jun|or boys from the local high school were named to Boys State this ^ppst week They are Paul Morenz, Bob Beckenbaugh, Harry May, Ray Franklin and Richard Himpeljman. The purpose of Roys State, as it Is for Girls State, which jwdll be attended by Virginia iterson, is to provide citizenip training and to afford them the opportunity to live together as self governing citizens, and to learn the duties and responsibilities, as well as the rights and privileges, of American citizenship. Both are mythical states, patterned after the state of Illinois and following government procedure as closely as jgpsible. The young folks form two political parties (nonpartisan), hold conventions, campaigns and elections, and perform other duties pertaining to the various public offices. New Hospital Structure MM DEDICATE McHENRY HOSPITAL APRIL 30 Ceremonies Planned At 1:30 Sunday, Followed By Open House, lours Change To Daylighi Time This Weekend One of the sure signs of the approach of the summer season is the change to daylight saving time, which will take place this weekend. All clocks and watches should be turned ahead one hour on retiring Saturday night to avoid being late for church services Sunday. The time change will be in effect, offering an added hour of daylight in the evening, until the end of October. Garage Gutted In Friday Fir® This photo shows the entrance to the new McHenry "hospital, which faces Waukegan road. The new section of the hospital, which is attached to the first constructed building by an enclosed ramp, features a maternity section. Directors announced this week that patients will be admitted to the new building on Monday, May 1. ONE HURT IN NEARBY HIT, RUN ACCIDENT A glance at the Twice Told7 Tales in this issue gave us a chuckle over one particular item, anil another convinced us $at Old Man Weather is unpredictable not just because of the miracles of modem science, as some would have us believe, but jUst because it has Ions been his nature to be facetious. The chuckle came over the often repeated story of Mc- • Henry's growth, which some folks grow tired of reading about today, even though it's true. Nevertheless, one must nKLke a comparison to realize why all of this talking takes place. An item in the Plaindealer of fifty years ago mentioned the official census increasing just eighteen between J901 and 1911, but adds that jthere should be no particular jconcern, for other cities had lost in population during that • decade. aT[h"h e item which turned our tnloouu ghts to the weatherman jvas mention of the big snow Storm of April 21, 1921--forty years ago last Friday --which found the auto replaced with sleighs and cutters, and closed down the Terra Cotta factory. Humarts make th? changes we live With, but Dame Na- (Continued on Page 8) Spring Grove Man In Shock Following Crash Karl F. Steffen of Spring Grove was treated by a McHenry physician early Friday morning for injuries sustained in an accident on Rt. 12, the first turn east of Rt. 31, at the intersection with Kuhn road. He told authorities his car was forced off the road by an east-bound vehicle and he suffered lacerations of the head. The injured man sat in the cot for a time, then started to walk toward Rt. 31 when he was picked up by Betty Owen of Antioch. The Steffen car is said to have travelled 88 feet along the shoulder of the highway before going into the ditch. In a state of shock, he walked about a quarter of a mile before he was picked up. Hits Two Cars Clarence W. McCormick of Wauconda was scheduled to appear in justice court in McHenry Wednesday night of this week as the result of erratic driving last Friday night on River road, about 100 feet south of Rt. 120. According to the sheriff's office, McCormick's car, which was travelling south, left the right side of the road and struck the parked car of Merton Rupert of Fair Oaks subdivision. Later, the McCormick vehicle struck a car driven by Walter Conrad of Rt. 3, McHenry. Cortrad gave chase and overtook the McCormick vehicle at the entrance to Oakhurst subdivision, where he took the latter's car keys and held him until the arrival of authorities. George Negar of Eastwood (Continued on Page 8) Rotary Homfs Mayor Hold Alert" I eration McHenry " O p e r a t i o n A l e r t 1 9 f i l " . w h i c h i s b e i n g o b s e r v e d throughout the Chicago area, will have special meaning in McHenry, where extetlsivc plans are being made for the annual undertaking. The entire public will be affected by the/ alert which will be sounded with three oneminute blasts of the fire siren on Friday afternoon, April 28, at 3 o'clock. Pedestrians are asked to take cover for fifteen minutes, during which time streets will be patrolled by wardens appointed in each business section of the city and by auxiliary police officers. M So that there will be no tieup of traffic, cars will proceed as usual. All McHenry schools will participate in the alert with special drills at the hour of 3 p.m. Civilian Defense Director Joseph Grobel urges every citizen to give utmost cooperation with the program. He feels that with world conditions as they exist today, there is a real need for general participation in the alert since it prepares the community for action in case of an emergency. Skolde Evacuation Actually, the project will have its start the previous day • Thursday, when a vanguard from Skokie, consisting of Scouts, doctors, nurses, and others will come to McHenry to prepare for the evacuation of many more citizens of that community the next day. Communications men will establish a center at Landmark school on Waukegan road, while others will set up a tent at the V.F.W. grounds in preparation for the arrival of fellow citizens. Friday will find Skokie residents, numbering about 150 and including city officials, arriving at the V.F.W. clubhouse. Some will be here in time for breakfast, while others will arrive later in the day. Nation-wide, a Ihifty-minute "Conelrad" alert drill will be j held as part of "Operation Alert" on Friday. Interested persons are asked to tune the radio dial to 640 or 1240 tor official information between 2:55 and 3 p.m. All other stations will be off the air. HENRY HEISE IS OUTSTANDING DISTRICT JAYCEE Henry Heise is shown below as he looks at his newly won certificate designating him as winner of the "SPOKE award of the Jaycees in District 2, for being the most outstanding new member • oft HENRY HEISE the year. He was selected from among first-year members in twenty chapters in the district and will now be entered in the state final com- (Continued on Page 8) Prizes Await Fine Beards All men in the market for some rvally fine prizes are strongly urged to start at once growing beards in preparation for the contest to be held in conjunction with Fiesta Day and the city's 125th anniversary next summer. Not only are the growers the winners, but also the barber who does the best trim job. He will be awarded a trophy. May 15 is the deadline for the start of beards, and penalties will be asked for those Vho fail to comply. However, there will be permits for those Who do not wish to take part In the contest. BENEFIT DANCE A benefit dance for the McHenry hospital maternity ward wilt be given Saturday evening, April 29, at the V.F.W. clubhouse, sponsored by the ladies' ©tSjcHiarjr ©t» the* V F.W. The post office and the Plaindealer office escaped damage except for a broken window and a scorched door when fire gutted a garage near the two buildings late Friday night. George Biggs, a, fireman, smelled smoke .as hSpassed by on Green street and stopped to investigate. When he found the source of the smoke, he placed a call for Company I. Their usual promptness and efficiency kept the blaze confined to the garage, which belongs to John H. Miller. Firemen were unable to say what started the flames, since there was no electricity in the building. The garage, which was due to lie torn down next summer, was used mainly for storage for Miller Monument and considerable equipment was destroyed. One room on the top floor, which contained family keepsakes, was damaged only by water, but another room, which had clothing in it, was completely destroyed. KIWANIS PLANNED DINNEH BENEFITS - MENTAL CLINIC Display New Address A spaghetti dinner is being given by the McHenry Kiwanis club on Sunday, April 30, at the American Legion home and all proceeds will be donated to the Mental Health Center foi McHenry County. Serving time is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and it is 17 (fionttmnd on Page 8) MdfiW SUtWISOR LOSES SID FOi CHAIRMANSHIP OF CONDUCT HOUSE CANVASS THREE DAYS FOR CANCER The Cancer Crusade in McHenry will be conducted Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 28, 29 and 30, according to the city's chairman, Edward J. Thennes. A house to house campaign will be under way all three days, during which time it is hoped that $1,000 will be collected. Volunteers who desire to assist may call the captains in their area. Seven captains have, been (Continued on Page 8) PLAINDEALER TO MAKE ADDRESS CHAHGES SOQH Mayor George P. Freund, pictured in center, admires the beautiful silver tray presented to him last Thursday by the McHenry Rotary club at this organization's weekly luncheon meeting. The platter contains the names of all of the aldermen who served with Mayor Freund during his many years in office, and also the names of city officials. Pictured with him are Earl R. Walsh, left, and John Looze, right, Rotary members. Plaindealer subscribers who are also patrons of the McHenry post office are reminded again that it is not necessary to send notice of changes of address to our office. Correct addresses will be obtained and all changes will be made in the near future. Because of the detailed work of making" new plates on the mailing machine, several weeks will be required after the project is started. It is expected that all address changes will be completed in our office by July 1. In the meantime, the Plaindealer will be reaching each subscriber as usual. City Observes Clean-Up Week April 30 to May 6 The City Council of McHenry has designated the week beginning Sunday, April 30, through Saturday, May 6, as annual Cleanup Week. City trucks will make trips throughout the city Monday and Tuesday to aid citizens in disposing of trash. Persons interested in having the city pick up rubbish are asked to place it at the curb. No ashes or garbage will be collected. C lean-Up Week has been held each spring in our community for many years for the purpose of helping to make McHenry an ideal place to live from the standpoint of appearance and also health. The pride of local residents in their homes and businesses has long been a matter of record. City officials, too, have been alert to the need for keeping entrances to the citj' attractive, providing the visitor with every reason to want to see more of McHenry and return again. When planning experts conducted their survey prior to making their report for the city's future progress, one of their observations concerned the well kept appearance of local homes, even those in locations which in many cities are prone to be less attractive at best, and slum areas at their worst. McHenry residents can take justifiable pride in their efforts as good citizens to keep their homes and yards -- regardless of size or value -- in first class condition. McHenry's Supervisor LeRoy Smith lost his bid for the chairmanship of the board of supervisors on Tuesday of this week when Harley H. Mackeben was re-elected for the sixth year. The vote was 17 for Mackeben and 11 for Smith. On a motion by the latter, the vote was made unanimous. It was disclosed at the meeting that forty-six new suits had been filed by the state's attorney's office against persons charged with being delinquent in paying personal property taxes. It was also made known that last month alone, $7,789 had been collected in delinquent taxes in the current drive. The high cost of all future elections in the county became evident when the board announced that with approval expected in June, the number of voting precincts would increase from fifty-eight to seventy- five. McHenry township showed the biggest increase, from nine to seventeen, to tie Algonquin for the largest number in the county. The latter will have an increase of four over the thirteen that now exist. Dorr and Grafton will each have one new precinct and Nunda will have three. It was pointed out that with an election cost of $1,000 per precinct, the addition of seventeen will mean an additional $17,000 as a minimum increase at each future election. Zoning Changes A number of zoning changes were announced Tuesday. Of most interest was that which affects the single family residence. The present requirement of 12,000 feet, with no qualifications, has been changed. In the future, the change calls for 10,000 square feet if there is sewer and water; 14,000 square feet if the owner has either sewer or water; and 18,000 feet if there is neither. The board announced approval of the Sherman hill industrial plat west of McHenry on Rt. 120, a plat which extends about 1,300 feet in length. A request by Daniel Fry of McHenry for a "special use" One of the first families to proudly display their new post offifee address in front of their honw^ere the F. A. Schafers, whoVeside on the Johnsburg blacklpp which extends north from ^Riverside Drive. Man.\ similar changes will be noted at other residences in the weeks ahead as the new postal address system goes into effect on Monday, May 1. A large map and an explanation of the system completely covers Page 22 in this issue of the Plaindealer. Burglars Make Kma Break-Ins Burglars who entered the Hester oil station, west on Rt. 120, at 12:35 o'clock Friday morning of last week are believed to have been frightened away before they were able to get away with more than a few dollars. The break-in, which was made by breaking glass in the front door, was discovered by police officers on duty that night. It was estimated that about $5 was stolen from a cash register and a small cabinet safe. A soft drink machine was also opened. There was evidence that an attempt was made to open a cigarette machine, but the wrong key was used Officers said there were indications that the burglars left in haste, with a number ol items scattered around. Home Entered An unoccupied home cn Knollwood avenue in Lilymoor, managed by Claude McDermott, was broken into Saturday and a number of items taken. Entrance was made by using a sharp tool to break the front door. Several planes, locks, wrenches and other carpenter tools were stolen. (Continued on Page 8) A day which has been long awaited by the hundreds in this area who have a special interest in the McHenry hospital will become a reality next Sunday, April 30. At that time; the first stage of the hospital building will be dedicated at 1:30 o'clock, with open house and tours following the services. Three local clergymen be present to take part in tljfe dedication. Rev. Fr. Baumhofc er of St. Mary's Catholic church, Fr. Eldridge ,of St* Paul's Episcopal church, aftji Rev. George Martin of tfaii Community Methodist churclt. In view of the tremendotti* increase in patients admitted each month since the hospital was founded in 1956, long agv it became evident that a new structure would be needed satisfy the needs of the publ Of special interest is a#- nouncement that the first baby born in the new paternity section, which opens May 1, wiH be the recipient of many prizes. Modern Features Many of the rooms in the new building overlook the water, and provide a most cheerful atmosphere. The rooms are equipped with dictograph communication which provides for immediate attention when 8 light goes on at the nurse's station. Because it is possible for the patieht to talk directly to the nurse, an extra trip to the room is saved to inquire of the service desired. Rooms also have television sets mounted high on the wall for easy viewing. So that another patient in the room is not disturbed, there are special pillow receivers. . gi Piped in oxygen is available in each room. With the addition of the new structure, there are now thirtyeight beds available. For the present at least, both sections of the hospittfl will be required to care for patients Newest Techniques In the planning of the hospital building, newest developments and techniques in hospital science and medical care were used. The new eighteen bed building includes a delivery room, labor rooms and a nursery -- maternity facilities that the hospital previously did not have. The building also includes necessary utilities for further expansion. , Preliminary plans are nofc ready for the next stage « (Continued on Page 8) Sing In Program Ruth Barger, left, and Tucky Kissling are shown: in costuhies of the 1840's as they appear in an ensemble singing "Musetta's Waltz" from the opera, "La Boheme which is, part of the program to be presented by the; McHenry Choral club Saturday and Sunday evenings, April. 29 and 30. Other parts of the program will feature folkmusic and tunes popular in the United States Since thfe - early part of the century.