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* THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "Serviiir The CkaiB-O-Lakes Regioi Since 1®?5* Volume 87 -- No. 7 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. JUNE 22. 1961 20 Pages -- 10c Per Copy Moving day is close at hand for the McHenry Plaindealer after many years in the same teaticn on north Green street. A&out July 12, employees will be moving into their new place of business at 3812 West Elm Street, formerly occupied by Seibel Motors. The transfer of location has long been realized as a necessity to keep abreast with the fapid growth of the comihunity. As more and more PJpindealers leave the press ileh week, it has become increasingly more difficult to handle the needs of a greater Dumber of readers in the space now available. Last spring, first steps were negotiated for moving to a larger buildings The new home Of the Plaindealer has been entirely remodelled, including a new front, and will be ready the transfer of operations Within the next few weeks. The space will be triple the amount available in the present building. Extensive parking facilities will prove a distinct advantage in the new location, both for employees and for customers. More information will be forthcoming in the next few V^geks before the move is competed. The city announced this week that a curfew law is in the making as part of the new municipal code to go into effect in facHenry in the near future. The purpose, as stated by the Council, is chiefly to prevent loitering on the streets at a time when young folks JJAFR IT mm be Action taken in the code recalls a Similar proposal by the countyjboai-d within the past year. Tnere were mingled feelings at that time as to just how wfell the plan might work, covering such a big territory and with no city or village curfews to support it. :i. McHenry seems to have made the first move, and it believed other neighboring cities may follow suit and adopt a curfew law. If the county were to approve ^ any touch law, certainly they would have a better chance of enforcing it if regulations are uniform in the municii palitles within the county. DAIRY PRINCESS CANDIDATES These attractive young McHenry girl ; are among twelve in McHenry county who will vie for the title of dairy princess at a banquet to be held Friday, June 23. Name of the winner will be withheld until Thursday evening, June 29. when a dairy banquet will be served in the auditorium of the fire house in Huntley. The new princess will be crowned by the 1960 winner, Miss Jeannette Seaman of Richmond. From left to right the girls are Dorothy Adams, Patricia Hogan, Kathy Curran, Carolyn Blake and Darlene Schaefer. Change, Implements Planned With Eye To Community's Growth Amidst all of the serious problems which confront most <f£:Us from time to time, now imd then there creeps into daily living a seemingly unimportant tonatter to all except those most directly concerned. This particular week the subject is skunks, and the people they affect are the residents of Broad street. It seems that several families are special favorites of one mother skunk and her nine little ones, ^ast Saturday evening, when pile couple residing there was liway, the baby sitter looked from the window at dusk to $ee tht? entire skunk family walking in single file, led by fnothef, along the hedge near the residence. With a sigh of telief, the young lady watched them as they crossed the Street. Sometime later, Mother Skunk returned with only six her offspring, but later returned for the others. The fcext day, the same family learned that a passerby had seen aU of the skunks sitting comfortably on their porch the evening before. Sunday night again, about dusk, they were seen, and one of the children loudly called his mother's attention to the fact that they were arriving. {Hiimediately. Mother Skunk formed her well regimented family Into a circle and they swiftly returned to their place of hiding. To date -- no odor, but plenty of skunks on Broad street. Police Chief Joseph Grobel hopes that a local incident which might have had a less favorable ending will serve as f warning to parents. About 11:30 o'clock one morning this past week, two (Conttnned on Page 8) So rapidly is McHenry and the surrounding area expanding that it is sometimes difficult to keep abreast of the tremendous progress which is being made daily. A brief summary of some of the improvements and changes may prove interesting at this time. Of special interest to folks in the vicinity of the Country Club subdivision is the fact that this week promises to bring to a close the installation of sewer mains in the area. The project was started last fall and^nepessit^te^l £Qnsidierabie inconvenience to drivers in the area. However, the results will no doubt prove that it was worthwhile, and by the end of the week work should be completed on the blacktopping and seal coating of roads. City residents await with interest the improvements anticipated by the Community Methodist church, which very recently came into possession of the half block which was the Nickels property, to the rear of the church. No definite time has been set, nor have exact plans been laid out, but the newly acquired land will be used for expansion of the church. 1 Another point or interest has been progress on the new pumping station south on Green street, which will require about two months more before its completion. At that time, this will be used exclusively to supply water, and the present station near the city hall will be maintained for emergencies only. The new well and station were long ago deemed necessary by the city since there has not been any alternative source of water in case of trouble at the plant. The situation has caused considerable concern for some time, and so it is with relief that city officials see the opening of the new station in the near future. Elm Street Activity Much of the activity in the city at the present time is in the vicinity of west Elm street. Work started this week on construction of the new National Tea building, and much clearance was necessary prior to the start of the structure. Trees were taken down and the property needed considerable fill-in. A house on the Freund land is being moved to the rear of the Thies building on Elm street. In the same ^icinity, a storm sewer is in the plans for two sections where water has accumulated with each heavy rainfall. The state was scheduled to start in mid-week to install a storm sewer in front of the future Plaindealer office. The city was Teheduled to let bids this week for a similar installation in the vicinity of the A & P store on Elm street. In the same area, at the EXTEND FIESTA QUEEN DEADLINE UNTIL JUNE 27 The V.F.W. auxiliary, sponsor of the Fiesta Day queen contest, has extended the deadline for entry to Tuesday, June 27, in order to give all interested girls an opportunity to enter. To date, there are eight entries, Gretchen Sayler, 18, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. Eugene Sayler; Bonnie O'- Erien, .16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ward O'Brien; Sandra Igler, 16, daughter of Mrs. Oscar Weingartner; Dorothy Adams, 17', daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Math Adams; and Sue Etheridge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Etheridge. Linda Schopp, 16, daughter of the Kenneth Schopps; Sherry Evans, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Evans, Jr.; and Mary Jane Gillis, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Gillis. Other persons interested in entering are asked to contact Daisy Smith, P.O. Box 7, McHenry. or Connie Thomas, 1719 W. Sunnyside Beach drive, McHenry, before next Tuesday. JJTNIOR POLICE MEETING The Junior Police will hold their next meeting Tuesday evening. June 27, at 6 p.m. at t h e C o m m u n i t y M e t h o d i s t church. APPREHEND TWO FOR SHOOTING FIRECRACKERS Young men 17 and 21 years old were apprehended by city police last Friday evening after causing considerable disturbance tby shooting firecrackers. The two, William Robert Grosse, Jr.. of Ingleside and Gordon Terrence Kouba of Chicago, will be heard in court June 21 on a charge of shooting the firecrackers less than 600 feet from the hospital. They are now out on bond after a preliminary hearing before the police magistrate. When apprehended, the men were firing a package just outside the city hall. However, a boy standing on the bank of the creek said they had earlier thrown the firecrackers over the bridge and into a boat driven by Allen Miller of McHenry. LEGION WOMEN EARN HIGHEST PUBLICITY AWARD Members of the Legion auxiliary learned at their Monday evening meeting that they hod been awarded the Eleventh district publicity award for tne past year. During the evening, Mary Einspar was elected president of the auxiliary; Mary Kantorski, first vice-president; Midge Scharf, second vicepresident ; Janice Bauspies, treasurer; Henrietta Vycital, recording secretary; Loretta M e y e r , c o r r e s p o n d i n g s e c r e tary; Rosalind Volpendesta, historian; Dorothy Weichmann, chaplain: and Helen Schmitt, sei geant-at-arms. Attend Fiesta Day activities. DROWNINGS TOP FATALITY LIST IN AREA ACCIDENTS (Continued on Page 8) Drownings were responsible for taking a number of lives in local waters over the last beautiful weekend. One of them occurred in McHenry county, the second for the year. Arnold G. Scheen, 38, of Carpentersville lost his life about 70 feet from shore in the Fox river near Algonquin Sunday night, but his wife and another couple managed to get to shore after their boat capsized. The body was recovered about an hour later by the Algonquin fire department. The two couples were cruising in an outboard when a large wave from another craft caused their boat to overturn. Other boaters hurried to the scene and were able to assist the three to shore. Lake Claims Two Eangs Lake, near Wauconda, claimed the lives of two over the weekend; one a 17-year-old kenosha, Wis., lad, Bruce Lancilo, who tried to swim to shore when' the motor fell off his boat, and Melvin Hansen, 26, of Chicago, who drowned while using borrowed skin diving equipment. Gloria Kalch, 10, of Wauconda, lost her life in Sand lake after the boat in which she was a passenger capsized. Her mother was saved. A 2-year-old Fox Lake child, (Continued on Page 8) Ronald Smith, drowned when he fell into shallow water after wandering away from home. The Fox river, near Wilmot, Wis., claimed Raleigh Dickens. 49, of Waukegan when he fell off a dam while fishing and was swept through a flood gate. The body was recovered downstream when accidentally hooked by another fisherman. Traffic Deaths The seventeenth traffic death of the year in McHenry county occurred last week when a Hammond, Ind., driver was killed as an oil truck hit the side of his car on the Northwest Tollway as he attempted to relieve his wife of driving the car. Raymond Sajek's body was hurled about 50 feet when the truck struck the side of his car as he entered the parked vehicle on the tollway shoulder. He was 22 years old. The crash occurred about six miles east of Belvidere. Other Accidents Billy R. Bridges, 19, of Crystal Lake was reported in fair condition in McHenry hospital Wednesday morning after suffering a possible skull fracture and other injuries in an auto accident early Tuesday. State police say the youth, accompanied by three others, was driving on Terra Cotta ARHtVALS IN COMMUNITY - IMS WEEKEND . Fish Fry Will Open Festivities Of Johnsburg Club All arrangements prior to the annual carnival of the Johnsburg Community club have been completed, and everything is in readiness for the event, which will be heldj Friday through Sunday, June 23-25. Committees have been appointed and only the cooperation of the public and the weatherman is needed to achieve a social and financial success of the undertaking. The festivities will start with a fish fry on Friday at 5:30 o'clock. Hot lunches will be served on Saturday and Sunday. Rides of all kinds, as well as contests and games for the young and old, are on the program of activities. Name Committees The following have been named to head committees: Carnival Chairman, Lloyd Freund; finances, John Schmitt, Frank Schaefer, Leo Freund and Tom Huemann; publicity, Walter Durrenberg, James Hettermann and LeRoy Hiller; books and tickets, Gerald Wakitsch and Fred J. Smith; refreshments, Henry Hiller, Elmer Meyers and Art Stilling. .Also lunch committee, Doris Freund, Marie Oeffling and yko Smith; special stands, Mike Schaefer, George May, Everett Hansen, Ray Groh, Velmont Hosier, Otto Adams, Fred Fuchs, Frank Schmitt, LeRoy Miller, Harold Freund, Egm Oeffling and B e r n i e iSSfimtt't?" efectioh" of Stands, Joseph Frett and George Hiller; electricians, Dennis Schmitt, Tony Schaefer and Paul Hiller; police, Sig Jacobsen. Park Carnivals The fifth annual carnival at Two Injured In Bike Accidents Jody, 9-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Osmon of Lakeland Park, remained unconscious Friday morning after suffering internal injuries when her bike was struck by a truck on Meadow Lane, at Prairie avenue, in Lakeland Park about 6:45 o'clock Thursday evening. The child regained consciousness over the weekend and continued to gain a little as the week progressed. The sheriff's office reported that the truck, driven by Raymdjnd Bellon of 2103 Woodlawn Park, McHenry, was driving south on Meadow Lane when he met two girls riding bicycles in the same lane. Bellon told authorities that as he approached, the bike driven by the Osmon girl swerved to the right, possibly to avoid a bump in the road. He said he turned the truck to the side but was unable to do so in time to avoid striking the bicycle. A neighbor called an ambulance, and the girl was rushed to McHenry hospital. Escapes Serious Injury Twelve-year-old James Ludford of Oak street escaped with only minor bruises when his bicycle was struck by a car as he rode in the shoulder of Rt. 120, at Fox street, last Friday afternoon. The lad, who was treated at McHenry hospital, said he was knocked from the bike when it was "hit by a car leaving the service station. Curfew Law Included In Municipal C©de Now In. Preparati Following action by the City Council on Monday night, the new municipal code being prepared for McHenry will include a curfew law. The curfew problem has been studied in the county for some time, recommended by many and probably delayed because some governing body had to take the first step. The curfew law is intended COWKUE WORK OMoeimoN Lakeland Park opens this (Thursday) evening and will extend thf-ough Siitfday,' June 25, on the corner of Rt. 120 and Meadow Lane. A variety of rides are being planned, as well as an assortment of booths. Thursday has been designated as kids' night, with reduced prices. HIT MIBIS TO JUDGE NUAL McHENRY SHOW THIS ! AT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL The long awaited fifth annual McHenry Country Art Fair will be open for the public on Friday, June 23, and will continue through Sunday, June 25, from noon to 10 p.iii. daily at the McHenry Junior high school, 3711 W. Kane avenue. It is sponsored by the Woman's Auxiliary to the McHenry hospital. The fair committee announced that the following artists will judge entries this year: Doris Butler, Mary Gehr, Rudolph Penn and Mrs. Carl Schwartz, members of the North Shore Art league; and John T. Carey and C. G. Strawn of the art department of DeKalb university. The painting judged best of show will be awarded a cash prize of $100. A Series E $50 savings bond will be given to the artist of the painting voted most popular by the public. Purchase prizes have been promised by three county business firms. Paintings purchased by them will be hung permanently in their buildings. The woman's auxiliary to McHenry hospital will again purchase a painting to be hung in the hospital. This is an annual purchase award. Preview Showing A preview dinner and showing will be held this Thursday night at the Country club for the committee, artists, judges and members of the board of the auxiliary and the hospital. In addition to the exhibit of original paintings from the Fine Arts collection of Abbot Laboratories, a loan exhibit of sculpture from the Fairweather- Hardin Galleries will be displayed and will include one piece by Bracque and others by Sahl Swarz. There is no other public exhibit of paintings and CITY EMPLOYS MATH EICHINGER AS BEACH GUARD (Continued on Page 8) Math Eichinger has been employed by the city as a lifeguard at the beach. Parents sending children to swim are reminded that he will be on duty seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The beach is now open, and motorists are asked to use caution when approaching this area, for a stop sign has been installed for the summer season in the interest of protecting swimmers as they cross to their cars. City employees have been busy cleaning up about the beach in an effort to make this recreational spot a pleasant one for local residents and visitors. NEW TEACHERS JOIN FACULTY AT HIGH SCHOOL Three new teachers were employed to replace faculty m e m b e r s w h o r e s i g n e d w h e n the board of education of the high school-met Tuesday evening of this week. They are Ralph Brooke, who will replace Edward Falck in commerce: Ralph Scharnau, who will teach American history as a replacement for Mrs. Sue Kurtz; and Miss D. Fryar, who has been named to the home economics department to take the place of Miss Lois Schlarb. Announcement was made of Ihe first distribution of taxes in the amount of $270,000. The board accepted the bid of Vernon Draperies for a new auditorium curtain in the amount of $396; also the bid of McHenry Garage to purchase a new jeep for $2,053.35. (Continued on Page 5) Enter Default Judgments For 41 Thirty Persons Assistant State's Attorney Roland Herrmann of McHenry told \ Plaindealer reporter Tuesday, of this week that work is nmv in progress on'the majority oP<1959 real estate tax objections, most of which are still pending. The office has disposed of the objections of the Milwaukee railroad, but those of the Chicago and North Western, along with objections of several hundred others, must be heard. Mr. Herrmann added that 1958 real estate objections have been cleared pertaining t o a s s e s s e d v a l u a t i o n a n d rates. About 60 per cent of the settlements of the '58 hearings, conducted during the past year, favored the objectors. File 100 Complaints Since taking office, Mr. Herrmann has filed complaints against 100 for non payment of personal property taxes. Approximately $3,000 was collected as a result. Of the 100 complaints, thirty failedJ^Rjsporu^ or make payment within the thirty days allotted them, and in this case a default judgment was filed and authorities must pursue the matter further. Jaycees Safety Check 296 Cars Shown here is the first car to pass through the McHenry Jaycee safety check lane during the past weekend, driven by Don Johnson. Shown with ^ " him, left to right, are Jack Oakford of the Jaycees, John Gelwicks, placing a sticker on t h e w i n d s h i e l d ; a n d J a c k Yount, who completed the form. Gelwicks. ten-point safety check chairman, reported that on Saturday and Sunday. 296 cars passed through the safetylane on Rt. 120. Of this number. 259 autos passed the check and were given stickers indicating that they were approved on ten points. Thirty-seven cars, or 12 per cent, of those tested „ did not pass. Causes of failure, in order of frequency, were lights, exhaust, brakes and tires. Last year there were approximately 225 cars tested. PAGEANT CHORUS The pageant chorus will practice at 7:45 p.m. sharp on June 26, in the high school music room. Any adult interested in taking part is invited. to prevent young persons from loitering on streets at an hour when officials and law enforcement officers feel that they should be at home rather than out where they might become involved in trouble. The law will require that all persons under 17 years of age not loiter on the streets between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. If they are out, they must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or some person responsible for them. The ordinance does not intend to work a hardship in cases where it is necessary to be on the streets or in emergency cases. License Requirements The Council also included an ordinance in the new code requiring licenses on cigarette vending machines, juke boxes and other amusement machines that do not come under the classification of gambling. The question of fees was referred to the license committee for a report within forty-eight hours. Eugene Kuhne of Crescent avehue was pre&ht as his letter to Mayor Doherty and the Council pertaining to roadway elevation and drainage problems was read. The letter was referred to the street and al* ley committee for investigation and correction of conditions which they may find needing attention. Vehicle licenses also came in for discussion and it was reported that many persons who purchase stickers fail to place them on their car windshields. The police department will start a careful drive on these licenses, setting up lanes to check all cars not displaying stickers. Penalties will apply. Another check is being made to determine the number of trees infected with Dutch Elm disease. Diseased trees in parks or on city property will "be removed by the city and every effort will be made to have property owners remove such trees from private property. $5,439 RECEIVED BY McHENRY ©H TAX COLLECTION McHenry's share of the city sales taxes collected in April on March tax liability was $5,439.33, representing a tax of one-half per cent on retail sales. The county share for the same month totalled $6,028.69. Crystal Lake received the highest amount among county municipalities with $6,026.22, and Woodstock was slightly ahead of McHenry with $5,- 977.97. Receipts from the retailers* occupation tax and use tax collected by cities and villages, in March amounted to $211,665.- 59 in the county. McHenry's collection reached $33,337.04. Others in this area were as follows: Ringwood $ 146.57 Spring Grove $1,185.57 Wonder Lake .... $1,775.27 Johnsburg $ 426.86 Island Lake $ 368.62 Lakemoor $ 669.69 Sunnvside • $ 264.63 DESTROY PUBLIC PROPERTY Two boys under the age of 16 years were brought into court this past week and charged with destroying public property. They paid $10 fines each for breaking chains and destroying anchors on buoys at the city beach. Fifth Annual McHenry Art Show June 23-25