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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "Serving Tfce Chaia-O-Lalces Kegloa Sine* 187S® Volume 87 -- No. 39 -- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8. 1962 18 Pages -- 10c Per Copy McHENRY DOLLAR DAYS FEBRUARY 9-10 Guidon Honors Corps . Meander if/ u t-v-f ^ w -o ) There is a difference of opinion on whether or not the ground hog saw his shadow last Friday. There was surely sufficient sun for him to do so, but on the other hand, there are those that argue he couldn't rise above the snow drift. Any way you look at it, most folks are inclined about this time to agree that winter . is here to stay -- forever. We read the under-statement of the winter this week. It said, "Isn't it amazing what snow flakes can do when they stick together?" Looking out on mountainous piles of them which have for many weeks been sticking together, we can only say "Amen." Lest forgetful husbands come to the close of Feb. 14 in the "dog house," may we give a timely reminder that this is the time to remember the fair lady in your life. While our own favorites are the rather modern, less sentimental variety of cards, we don't suggest the gals send these to their husbands if 1 they expect a box of candy or a dozen roses. Nevertheless, those who have the male of the house "tied around their finger" or know he has a real sense of humor, might want to give him a laugh with something like the . one which adorned the card shelf in a McHenry store this year. The very lovely exterior carried these endearing words: "I know a lot of girls who'd go for you like mad and who'd love you like crazy wild and who wouldn't have any trouble keeping up with you" -- then came the punch line insidefour wizened and toothless old ladies huddled with shawl and cane beside a tea table. If this particular card, or others like it, deprive a fair 1 maiden of a remembrance this Valentine's Day, it won't be as serious as it might have been for maids of an earlier day, for to them Feb. 14 was a time for serious husbandhunting. Legend tells us that a girl might very well start out at midnight by circling the church twelve times and repeating the rhyme, "I sow hemp seed, hemp seed I sow, he that loves me best, come after me now." If no one did, she could still hope to see her true valentine in her dreams. Was marriage possible in the coming year? A peek through a keyhole could tell her that. The girl rose early on Feb. 14 and set her eye to lier keyhole. If she saw two objects, well and good. But if only one, better luck next year. Times have changed, and the young lady of 1962 will probably not spend much time on the superstitious customs of the past. The modern approach is more direct and evidently has proved to get better results. ALL IS NOT PEACE WITHIN POLITICAL RANKS Pictured at right is James J. Condon, secretary of the national contests supervisory committee of the American Legion, as he presented the national commander's guidon to Ed. Re id, manager of the Viscounts drum and bugle corps, who stands next to him. Mr. Condon came to McHenry from Indianapolis, Ind., to be guest speaker and make the presentation at the Sons of the Legion banquet at the Legion home last week, at which fathers were special guests. Shown in the photo above are Roy Homo, commander of Post 491, and at extreme left, George Mrachek, chairman of the Sons of the Legion. 1 McHenry has the distinction of "having .the largest membership in the S.A.L. of any squadron in the United States. C of C Studies Plan emission Don't hide those new licenses in the glove compartment of your car after Feb. 15, unless you want to be stopped by the police. It's hard to get around to ordering them in the first place (also finding the money to do it), but many times it isn't any easier to get them on the car when the plates $ arrive. A very large crowd of young people, in semi-formal attire, gathered in the high school gym last Saturday evening for the mid-winter dance, based on the theme, "Parisian Holiday." A very entertaining floor show was the highlight of an evening which promises to hold fm pleasant memories for many " couples. With much being said these days about radioactive fallout and milk, the public should find of great interest a talk by Dr. S. L. Tuckey. professor of dairy technology at the (Continued on Page 8) The industrial future of McHenry came in for its $hare of discussion when the board of the Chamber of Commerce met with special guests for a- regular meeting Tuesday noon of this week. The specific purpose of the meeting was a request by the McHenry Plan commission for the C of C to promote the formation of a corporation that would raise funds to purchase property for future industrial development. Guests who took part in the lengthy discussion were Dr. Lee Gladstone, Henry Tonyan, George P. Freund, City Atty. John Looze and Supt. of Public Works Fred Meyer. The first two men have been named to the newly formed industrial committee to study the proposal, while Mr. Freund represented the Plan commission and Mr. Looze and Mr. Meyer were present to make necessary explanations concerning zoning questions. Postpone Decision While the plan group had hoped to have a definite answer before their meeting Tuesday evening of this week so that they might proceed with activities, the discussion period that noon by the C of C board resulted only in the naming of a committee to study the suggest ion, with a request, from President Ed. Buss to come to some conclusion by the time of the next meeting in March. There were varied opinions expressed on the subject. One of the guests said that he felt the creation of a park district and establishment of first class housing was of utmost importance if the community is to attract desirable industry. Divided Opinion On the subject of the corporation and its purpose, there was divided opinion. Some of those present felt that definite property should be available before money is collected for its purchase. Others took the opposite viewpoint and felt thai raising money was of the first importance before the particular location was decided. Mr. Looze answered several questions on zoning, and Mr. Meyer was able to assist by showing the zoning plan. The committee which will study tlie problem in the weeks ahead include, besides Dr. Gladstone and Henry Tonyan. E. Joseph Gausden. Richard Zieman and Frank Low. FORMER SENATOR, RESIDENT OF BAY 16 YEARS. DIES James B. Leonardo, 73, a resident of 1316 W. Bay road, Pistakee Bay. since 1948 and a former Illinois state sena tor for sixteen years, dfed Monday morning, Feb. 5, in Chicago. He is survived by his wife, Antoinette, of McHenry and four brothers and sisters, Vito, Christ, Rose Lobraico and Joseph. The late senator was a Fourth degree member of St. Francis Xavier Council, No. 1899, Knights of Columbus. He owned the Senate Cartage Co. for about twenty years. The body rests fit the Marnelli and Martina chapel, 2809 W. Harr isc.n street, Chicago, until 9 O'C:.A.:. Thursday, morning, when List riir>s will be held from Holy Family church, with burial in Mount Carmel cemetery. All is not peaceful in the political ranks, especially in regard to committeemen races. As the Plaindealer prepared to go to press Wednesday afternoon, the county electoral board, consisting of Judge James Cooney. County Clerk Vernon W. Kays and State's Attorney Richard Cross, were to rule on a complaint filed by James LaGreea, Democratic candidate in McHenry 10, on a charge that his opponent, John McCafferty, did not have sufficient valid signatures on his petition. Previously, the board decided that there was a lack of evidence in the charge by McCafferty against LaGreea that the latter did not reside in the precinct. FRENCH MOROCCO TRAINING GROUND FOR VILLAGE HEAD Lt. Cmdr. J. R. (Jake) Levesque, president of the village of McCullom Lake, is stationed at Port Lyautey, French Moroccp, for two weeks, as part of the training program of the Navy. He is the executive officer of Squadron VR-T24 which left Naval Air station, Glenview on Monday. Three R5D aircraft were required to transport the group which includes members of the squadron and supplementary station jjersonnel which are needed for an effective program. This squadron Is part of the Naval Air Reserve, known by the nickname of "weekend warriors." In addition to their two weeks active duty every year, (hey are also required to drill once a m(>nth at the station. Their journey was to be made in three stapes which included stops at Argenfia, Newfoundland and the Azores before landing in Africa. One major function of the trip was to fly much needed medical supplies to this continent. The Pasha of French Morocco was a guest at the air station over the weekend and a fitting reception for this international visitor was held and pictures were taken of the Pash and Cmdr. Levesqque. During the training cruise. I members of the squadron will I be sent to various countries in I the^sftrea including Spain. Italy, | France and England. OPEN HEART DRIVE IN CITY BUSINESS DISTRICTS MONDAY Hospital Names Administrator At the February monthly business meeting of the board of directors of the McHenry hospital Anthony Corcoran of Duluth, Minn., was appointed administrator of the hospital. Mr. Corcoran formerly was administrator of Community Memorial hospital at Cloquet, Minn. He was born and educated in Perth, Scotland, and served as administrative assistant at Murray Royal hospital, Perth. He was licensed as hospital administrator in 1957 by the Minnesota State Department of Health. WONDER LAKE MAN SEVERELY HURT IN FIGHT OVER CARDS SEVERAL 9IURT IN era of CARS SUNDAY Minor Injuries Are Sustained In Other Accidents Several motorists were injured ai K:45 p.m. Sunday evening. Feb. 4, when two cars collided head-on three miles west of McHenry on Rt. 120. Both drivers told state police who investigated that they were blinded by the other's lights and that the oncoming car crossed the center line. Police are conducting a further investigation. Driver of one auto was Ernest Wilewski of Lake Shore, Wonder Lake, while the other was driven by Steve Mielczarek of Evanston. Police said Mielczarek suffered head lacerations, his wife, Maxine, had leg injuries and a daughter, Bonnie, 13, sustained head bruises. Wilewski had lacerations and a passenger, Cecelia Wilewski, suffered a knee injury. They were taken to McHenry hospital for treatment. An accident occurred on Rt. 12, north of Spring Grove road, at 2:05 a.m. Feb. 3, involving cars driven by Walter Friese of Chicago and Kathleen Cooney of Rt. 1, Antioch. The Friese car was north-bound on Rt. 12, and the other was proceeding south on the highway when they collided head-on. The drivers and a passenger in the Friese car, Shirley Viel, of Chicago sustained only minor injuries, but Kathryn Carlson, 19, of Fox Lake, a passenger in the A Wonder Lake man, Burt Fivecoat, is recuperating in McHenry hospital from a severe skull injury which the sheriff's office say was caused when he was struck by George Stefich at the latter's home on Walnut drive, Wonder Lake, last Saturday evening. The altercation took place during a card game, in which Stefich was reported to have been losing. As the two squabbled, Fivecoat was struck by an ax on the wrist and head. Stefich was taken to county jail, where he remained under $5,000 bond. His hearing on a charge of aggravated battery was continued until Feb. 13. LEADER IN AREA DAIRY PROGRESS MOVEMENT DIES Charles W. Gibbs, 83, a leader in the progressive movement in dairying for many years, died at the Villa nursing home last Thursday morning, Feb. 1, following a long period of failing health. He had been at the nursing home since fire gutted the Gibbs home at 1608 Park street, McHenry, Jan. 11, causing injuries to Mr. Gibbs. The deceased was one of the founders of the Pure Milk Avganization in the Chicago /area (Continued on Page 8) Conclude Drive In Scout Week A Cub Scout banquet at the Legion home on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, will locally mark the fifty-second anniversary of the Boy Scouts, which will be observed during Scout Week, Feb. 7 through 13. Window displays in McHenryr^stores may also be part of/the/, observance. In connection with tms special week, which is observed on a nation-wide basis, the drive for funds which started last fall will be concluded. A number of obstacles prevented the conclusion of the campaign at an earlier date, but several areas where contacts were not made in the fall will be reached within the next few days. The goal of $3,200 for the McHenry area has not been reached, and those in charge hope that persons who realize the importance of the scouting program will send donations to James Larkin, treasurer, at the local bank during Scout Week. The observance seeks to bring new levels of understanding for the movement so that more boys will- join, more adults will become leaders and more folks will support its work. Scouts in uniform will attend Boy Scout Sunday services with their families on Feb. 11. Some Scouts will receive religious j awards for giving personal ! service in special projects as- | signed by ministers, priests and I rabbis. TWENTY-SIX MERCHANTS TO IffER VALUES Old Water Tower May C 1 Sh®!ft( FILING DEADLINE The first day for filing nominating petitions for membership on school boards in the area will be Feb. 28, with the deadline for filing on March 24. Monday was the opening of the "heart days for business" drive conducted in behalf ol the 1962 heart fund, by volunteers from McHenry business community. Mrs. Arthur Olsen, general' chairman for McHenry township, and Mrs. George Cina will canvass offices and stores in downtown area and shopping centers in the outlying districts for the next two weeks. (Continued on Page 8) PRIEST SPEAKS ON INTEGRATION FOR HOLY NAME Father Kenneth Brigham will speak on the subject of integration on Feb. 12, 1962, at the Holy Name society meeting of St. Mary's church. COUNCIL 8VES ESTIMATED COST TO COONEY HEIGHTS PROPERTY OMRS FOR SANITARY SEWSS Shop in McHenry Dollar Davs. Nine property owners from Cooney Heights formed a delegation to call on the City Council at the regular meeting Monday night to seek an answer to the long awaited decision on how to proceed with sanitary sewer construction in that area. Previous committee action and engineering plans have advanced to the point where the group could be advised of an estimated cost of $8.60 per front foot for this project. New petitions are being circulated this week by property owners and will be presented to the Council for action under the special assessment plan. Approximately ninety-five lots I ye included in the proposed area. Acquisition of right-ofi way may determine whether i additional area can be included. Following recommendation of the Street and Alley committee and the chairman of purchasing, the Council voted to accept the bid of George P. Freund to furnish a new tractor for the city. This new equipment is expected to be of great benefit to the street department. , As plans projected to the (coming summer, the mayor I appointed the Public Property j committee to set up specificaj tions previous to advertising | for bids on a new lawn mower. Library Receives Money Under the present tax levy, 'the McHenry library is en- S titled to 53.343.70 and the | Council voted to pay the i amount at this time. j New legislation now provides that cities using Motor Fuel Tax funds must pa»,s a resolution to pay prevailing wage rates before any further funds will be allocated. The resolution was passed as directed. A letter from the Lakeland Park Property Owners association agreed to participation in cost of sewer survey, a' step deemed wise before any action toward annexation. Father Brigham is the third negro to be ordained in the I archdiocese of Chicago. At ' present he is assigned as an I assistant at Our Lady of Solace parish on Chicago's South | side. i Father Brigham attended St. ' Malachv's grade school in Chii cago. He attended Quigley ' Preparatory seminary and com- • pleted his education for the priesthood at St. Mary of the , Lake seminary in Mundelein, , where he was ordained on May 11. 1961. ! McHenry may soon have a control shelter, if plans of Civil Defense Director John Shay progress as he hopes. Mr. Shay said this week that with j city approval, the old water tower on Waukegan street may be taken down and buried three feet underground to provide the center. The 91 foot tower, which held McHenry's water supply until last fall, when a new one went into operation in Cooney Heights, would need to be taken down in sections. It would then be laid flat underground, and its 18-foot diameter would permit a floor to be constructed and still allow ample height. The shelter would be used by civil defense personnel only, and in time of emergency they and city officials would be equipped to remain for two weeks in the underground construction, with their only outside contact by radio. Draw Up Designs Architect Warren Kuhlman will draw up designs of the shelter on approval of Mayor Donald P. Doherty. After that, the plan will be presented to the City Council before any action can be taken to start construction. For specifications that meet federal government approval, that governing body will pay half the price of construction. They will also assume the cost of equipment, including radios, generators, etc., according to Mr. Shay. The third advisory council meeting for civil defense was held last Thursday evening, with representatives of the various services and of the nearby subdivisions present at the fire house. Jerome Kalk, deputy director in charge of training, announced that a home nursing course in connection with civil defense will l^egin March 6. Details will be given later. Another service to be offered will be in charge of the director of radiological services. Dr. Louis Marchi, who said he has applied for radiological equipment and hopes to start a course on Feb. 15 in meter operations, which will give instruction on detecting radia-| tion. | YOUTH WINS PROBATION ON LARCENY CHARGE Fred Meader, 18, of Volo, who had pleaded guilty to a charge of petty larceny in connection with the theft of a coin collection valued at $300 from the home of Richard Baumann at Woodstock in December, was granted a one-year probation by Judge William Carroll in circuit court the last of the week. Meader was confined to jail when he was unable to meet bond. Another youth, Richard Hironimus, 18, of Volo will appear before Judge Carroll in the near future on the same charge. Support the Scout drive which will be concluded next week. First Semi-Annual $ale Is Expected To Draw Crowds To City Twenty-six McHenry merchants are making plans to welcome hundreds of shoppers who are expected to throng into local stores this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 9 and 10, for the first of the city's semiannual Dollar Days. Participating merchants are Vycital's Hardware, Ben Franklin Store, Roth Shoes, Gies Shoes, Ace Hardware, Rudy J. Studio, Betty Nielsen, McHenry County Well & Pump, McGee's Store for Men, Rainbow Cleaners, Brown's News & Sundries, The Toddler Shop, McHenry State Bank, Gladstone's, Riverside Retail Outlet, Gem 1-Hour Cleaners, White's Men's Shop, Bolger's Drug Store, The Casual Shoppe, Ernie's Sport Center, Marie's Specialty Shop, Country Motors, McHenry Savings & Loan Association, Stilling's Town & Country Gifts, Marge's Stretch-A-Dollar and Carey Appliance, Inc. In offering special sales days, businessmen do so based on their promise of "No Finer Values Anywhere." Items For Everyone In looking over the list of items offered in the various stores, it is easy to see that no member of the family has been forgotten in compiling them. There are necessities and luxury items for the oldest and the youngest members, as well as other articles for the household, school use and almost any other need that exists. While many of the items will be of a seasonal nature, others will be for year 'round use. The sale in February gives the merchant an opportunity to clear his shelves of merchandise which has been in the store since the recent holiday season, and thus make room for new spring stock. At the-same time, the businessman offers some very outstanding values for the convenience of saving him storage space. McHenry Dollar Days have long been known for the superior quality of items offerpd ' at unusually low prices. This | year's sale promises to be ! equally as attractive. ; There have been 11,250 supi plements printed for distribution through the mails in ad- | dition to those which will be : included as part of this week's 1 The Chamber of Commerce I has furnished banners which ! hang in the business sec- • tk>ns to attract the attention i of the public to the special sale days. STUDY FIRST AID (Continued on Page 8) A five-week standard first aid course is now in progress for two hours each Monday evening in the McHenry high school, with about sixty persons registered in two classes. Whereas the former class was attended primarily by the rifle squad of the Legion, the present course was formed on requests from interested citizens of McHenry and the surrounding subdivisions. Shown above, left to right, are Catherine and Robert Svoboda, the latter CD communications officer; Jerry Kalk. deputy civil defense director: Edward G. Waddell of Cooney Heights and Ralph Ossler of Lilymoor, both Red Cross first aid instructors. In March, the second phase of first aid. "Care of the Sick and Injured" will be given. Those interested in enrolling should contact Director John Shay or Jerry Kalk for more information. f I