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* THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER ^Sfci*vii£ Til® 0h31H00°!»^Rollout ^io@© 1875" olume 87 -- No. 43 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, MARCH 8. 1962 18 Pages -- 10c Pet Copy MM sin* ami ! • Meanderiq.' Seven robins have officially declared that Spring has arrived. •James Vavra, state conservation officer, was enthusiastic when he came into the Plaindealer office Wednesday morning to say he had seen the seven red-br'ea'sts in a field near McHenry where the conservation department supplies food for the birds. Lockmaster Edward Kocmoud, who is in charge of the McHenry locks, reports that six. female mallard ducks have been keeping the water open at the dam where he supplies corn. With the water free of ice he has been able to read the water level guage throughout recent months. Residents in the area served by the McHenry post office are urged to place new numbers on their homes immediately if they have not already done so. The postal addressing system which went into effect last spring was one which entailed many months of work and planning. It promises to be of untold benefit to everyone in the community if each person will assume the responsibility for placing new numbers in a .prominent place on his house. Delivery truck drivers and others who must locate particular residences have made constant complaints about the difficulty in finding correct addresses because so many houses are unmarked. The minor task of installing these numbers, and the small fee involved, should certainly not keep anyone from cooperating in a program which was designed to benefit the general public. * Hffli Workings Of City Budget Presented To Junior Chamber Jaycee Member Don Gerstad, at right, is shown as hej posed a question to William North, city auditor, (standing) as the latter addressed the McHenry Junior Chamber of Commerce. Thomas F. Bolger, city treasurer, (in center) also spoke to the organization members on the building of a city budget. 2 Everyone complains about the 1961-62 winter, and about this time we're wondering if anyone has thought to look at the calendar and get an optimistic view by realizing that March 21 brings spring. Now what some folks fail to realize is that this past winter has had its compensations and one has been the long, restful evenings. The extreme cold prevented you from being asked to get out and do many of the things your friends might otherwise expect. And the snow has been so heavy that no one could be considered lazy who didn't shovel the snow by hand from a long walk or driveway. But spring brings another story -- and it spells not only warm breezes, green grass and the first robin. It also spells out in large letters the word WORK. This is an unpleasant synonym for any season, and for the less ambitious among us it detracts considerably from the pleasure of the months ahead. The absence of a covering of deep snow brings a daily reminder that over the vast lawn lies another covering ol late falling leaves and twigs which may no longer hide from the neighbors' view. It also brings to light a garden which needs plowing and the first indication of that beautiful green lawn over which you will sweat and strain in the heat and humidity of a summer day. The spring also brings everyone out of his winter "cocoon," eager and willing to flood the calendar of events with a variety of activities that might well merit employing a social secretary. Spring brings to us politicians in greater numbers than we have known thus far. These are important days for them, and their enthusiastic approach leaves us with mingled feelings of admiration and exhaustion as we listen to their fast moving schedule. All these thoughts pass through our mind as we look at the date March 21 on our calendar and realize that in spite of its hardships, this past winter has been a mighty relaxing time, with a high fuel bill and growing mountains of snow drifts in the driveway as our chief worries. Some folks may be able to look ahead to spring with only the rose- The last meeting of the McHenry Junior Chamber of Commerce was highlighted by a talk by Thomas F. Bolger, city treasurer for McHenry, and William North, auditor, for the city. The two men gave an interesting and understandable explanation of the building of a city budget. The budget was** followed from its start to its adoption by the City Council in August, through the service of the county clerk, who establishes the tax rate, to the office of the county collector, who collects the taxes and distributes the tax money almost one full year later, and finally back to the Council, which uses it as a guide for expenditures. A question-answer period followed the talks, and members were impressed by the clear explanations offered in reply to their questions. Community Council Plans Reports were given by President Harry Cygan on the meeting of the joint Community Council and their plans for improving and expanding the McHenry library. They also learned of arrangements for the district Jaycee meeting to be hosted by the McHenry organization on April 1. Members voted to accept responsibility for the STUDY LANGUAGE CLASS PROGRAM AT JUNIOR HIGH Board Discusses ^ Possibility Of Offering Program Stefich Bound To Grand Jury Seventy-two-year-old George Stefich of Wonder Lake was bound over to the grand jury last week by Justice of the Peace Joseph Ritter of Woodstock. He will appear before that group when they are recalled to duty on March 12. Stefich is charged with aggravated battery resulting from a fracas at his home while playing cards with a neighbor Bert Fivecoat. early in February. Stefich is reported to have left the game and returned with an axe. , Fivecoat was struck on the head and was hospitalized for several days. /A Whether or not the teaching of a foreign language will be instituted in the McHenry Junior high school was subject for discussion when members of School Board 15 met on Monday evening of this week. Reno Bertellotti, principal of the school, was present to give detailed information on the scheduling and programming now in effect there, which promises to be helpful in the decision to be made by the board at some future date. Further study and consideration will be given the matter. To date, there has been no decision on what language might be offered if a program is adopted. The manner in which it might be provided is also only in the discussion stages. There is a possibility that it might be instituted as teen-age I part of the daily schedule, -or (Continued on Page 8) (Continued on Page 8) GIVEN STATE FARM SENTENCE Young Volo Man Wins Probation On Charge Of Larceny One McHenry youth was sentenced to serve a good share of this year at the state farm in Vandalia, while another area young man won probation in court this past week. , Edward Nyden, 19, received his 240-day sentence to the state farm from Judge James H. Cooney on a charge of driving while his driver's license was revoked. He was apprehended by McHenry police Feb. 11, at which time he pleaded not guilty to the charge. Later, however, he withdrew this plea and entered me of guilty. Judge Carroll Rules Richard Hironlmus, 18. of Volo was more fortunate, for he received one-year probation by Judge William M. Carroll in circuitJ court Friday. The ruling was made after testimony by Hironimus, who was indicted for burglary and larceny of a coin collection valued at $300, taken from the Richard Baumann home in Woodstock. The terms of probation specify that Hironimus refrain from use of intoxicating liquor and also that he not associate with Fred Maeder, 18. also of Volo, who was arrested Dec. 26 for the same offense charged against Hironimus. Maeder also won probation. March 12 Deadline For Registration Open New Council Room Monday, March 12, is the last day to register to vote in the spring primary. People who need to register are those who have come of voting age aVid are not listed. or voters who have ^hanged their name or residence since their last registration. Only properly registered voters will be able to" vote in the April election. Earl R. Walsh announces that his Elm street office will be open six days weekly. including Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for this purpose. No registrations will be accepted after the twelfth, however. Other deputy registrars listed by the county clerk's office include Pacita Morrison, Lakemoor: Emma Pyritz, McCullom Lake; Marilyn VanZevern and Cletus Mayer, Pistakee Highlands; Carol Kennebeck, Sunnyside; Bonnie Meyers. Johnsburg; and Mrs. Charles Miller, Clover avenue, Mc- Henrv. x Mi* Hospital Addition DEATH CLAIMS FIRST MARINE QUEEN SUNDAY Mis. Johnnie Simon. 35, Mc- Henry's first Marine day queen, died early Sunday morning, March 4, in St. Mary's Kotalik Studio Photo Mayor Donald P. Doherty and City Clerk Earl R. Walsh, shown facing the camera, sit at the head of table, surrounded by members of the City Council, in attractive, newly remodelled room in the city hall which will be used jointly as a meeting room for the Council and as a judges' chamber. The first meeting in the new room was held Monday evening of this week. C OF C SIMYES FSB RECORD MEMBERSHIP M DRIVE STARTING IN McHENRY COMMUNITY NEW WEEK Above is a sketch of the proposed new McHenry hospital addition, for which necesary funds will be raised through the sale of bonds. The addition would be part ol a 100-bed hospital which is the dream of those who realize the need for adequate facilities locally for a rapidly increasing population. During the month of March, a gigantic bond selling drive will be in progress in McHenry in behalf of the proposed addition to McHenry hospital. It promises to give nrofit to the investor plus the '•-nwMge that he has contributed worthily to the future of the community. Confidence in this venture has been dramatically illus- ^ Rep wiutem Mu)._ ployees and <Lff for 90 per | Phy of Antioch. His informa- Ln* of them have already sub- I tion came from Thomas Casey, scribed $75,000 and this figure j will increase during the drive. Continue Fox River Project The state of Illinois is planning to re-let the contract to dredge the Fox river from the McHenry locks to Burton's Bridge, west of Island Lake, this coming summer, according to an announcement by Completion of the addition would mean the realization of a medical center not often known in communities the size of McHenry. Interesting History The history of McHenry hospital is unusual and interestcolored portion of their glasses,! jng. A group of men had a but we're using them on our i dream and inspired others to rear view mirror to count ourj help them carry out the proj- (Continued on Piure •i (Continued on Pajre 8) Division of Waterways. The project will allow larger boats to navigate in this area through dredging the river to a depth of seven feet and widening the shoreline. This is just part of the long range plan to open the Chain 'O Lakes to the Illinois river at Ottawa. The portion to be re-let started' last summer but not completed. The contractor declared bankruptcy on the job collected by the slate. FOUR FILE FOR POSITIONS ON SCHOOL BOARDS With more than two weeks still remaining to file for positions on the school boards in local districts, several filings were announced this week. In District 15 (consolidated grade school), where the terms of Margaret L. Haug and Edwin C. Witt rock expire. Mrs. Haug has filed for re-election, and new to the field is William Tonyan, Sr. Tn Hi/h School District 156. both Fred A. Marks and Arthur Stilling have filed for reelection. but there had been no others on Tuesday of this week. hospital. Rochester, Minn., where she had been a patient for about six days. Mrs. Simon, who resided at 3712 W. John street, McHenry. had been in failing health for about two years. Mrs. Simon was born in Har\selle. Ala., Aug. 25, 1926, and nad resided in this community for the past fifteen years. It was shortly after she came to McHenry, in the summer of 1950, that she topped a large field of contestants to be proclaimed Marine Da} queen. At I the time of her death she wbrked as assistant bookkeeper^) at American Steel Treating Co.. Terra Cotta. Survivors include her husband. Emil; her mother, Mrs. Johnnie H. French, of Decatur. Ala.; and a sister. Mrs. Ruth O'Hearn, of Salinas. Calif. The body rested at the Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home until 11 o'clock Thursday, when Rev. Robert L. Eldridgi of St. Paul's Episcopal church officiated at last rites. Burial was in Woodland cemetery. Democrats Plan Award Dinner and was unable to remove the dredge from its location south of the dam. He was bonded for $59,800 and the money was The Democratic Central Committee of McHenry county will hold its annual dinner Saturday, March 31. at Martinetti's in Crystal Lake at 7 p.m. Guests will include all county candidates. John Clark Kimball and Joseph Coleman, candidates for the United States Congress: Albert Pearson and Ferne Carter Pierce, candidates for state representative. Principal speakers of the evening will be Sidney R. Yates, candidate for United States senator and Francis S. Lorenz. candidate for state treasurer. William Giblin. county chairman, slated that Alex Drueker . of McHenry would have charge J *ind in School District 118, of tickets for the dinner; Jim 14.133 against 4.33f, with a Raycraft of Woodstock would village rate of .5o5;. Spring head the reception committee; i Grove in Richmond township, Dr. George- BuehIer of Marengo j 3.236 against 2.615 with a vilis •general chairftran and Helen j lage rate ol .181, and in Bur- M. Gates of Woodstock is' ton township, 3.423, with the chairman of publicity. , j same village rate. A membership drive which deserves the support of every business and professional man in McHenry is being planned by the Chamber of Commerce. Members of the C. of C. board are busy making contacts with the various places of business in an effort to sign up a record number. Last year the membership .•stood at 155. which was about jne-hall of the potential for the community. Because a new rate schedule for dues was approved earlier this year, all members must register anew, and it is hoped that the new ystem gives impetus to this most important organization vhich plays a key role in the uture progress of the entire (immunity. Set Fiesta Date!* At the Tuesday w>pn board neeting, the dat</s of July 14 and 15 were set for the Annual Fiesta day celebration. The Saturday night activities AIII include water fights, a Ureet dance and 'teen record iop. Sunday, of course, will jring the very colorful parade, vater ski races and Drum "orps Magic, which annually it tracts thousands. Donald Howard, who is a neinber o! both the Chamber f Commerce board and the ligh school board, brought attention of members to the S230.000 swimming pool bond issue which will be voted on at he lime ol the regular school -lection in April. Plans were discussed for the mntial Chamber of Commerce (inner da nee. which will be held Tuesday evening. April _'4. at the V.F.W. clubhouse. More details will be available 'ater. TAX RATES ARE ESTABLISHED IN COUNTY CITIES The office of County Clerk Vernon W. Kays announced this week the establishment of tax rates for 1961. These are combined rates and village rates. McHenry's rate was 3.502 against 3.504 the previous year, with a city rate of .570. Lakemoor in McHenry township listed a rate of 3.527 against 3f319 and a village rate of .535, while Lakemoor in Nunda township has 3.509 against 3.312. with a village rate of .535. Sunnysidc listed a rate of 3.236 against 3.126, with a village rate of .535; McCullom Lake, 3.367 against 3v249, with a village rate of .435; Island Lake in School Districts 15 and 156. 3.440 against 3.303 JUDGE'S FINE IS ACCOMPANIED BY SOUND ADVICE Judge Joseph Ritter in Woodstock handed out a substantial fine to Harry Ketchum of rural McHenry last Saturday, but also volunteered some advice he hoped would be of benefit to the young man. Ketchum was fined $200 on a charge of driving with a revoked license and $10 on a speeding charge. The McHenry man told the judge his girl friend had bought a car and she agreed to buy the license plates while he made regular payments on the auto. On the day he was arrested, Ketchum said he drove the car to her house, and when he found out she had failed to buy the license but had purchased a horse instead, an argument took place between the two of them and she refused to drive Ketchum home. For this reason he was apprehended while driving with a revoked license. The judge suspended a sexen- day jail sentence, then advised that under the circum- Ketchum had better On Monday night of this week the McHenry City Council held its first meeting in the attractive new council room in the City Hall. Interruptions. confusion and a struggle to be heard above the noise of the police radio prompted the council to remodel a rear room to be used for city meetings and hearings before the police magistrate. The council now plans to improve the outside of the city hall and possibly make further changes in the interior, if the cost can be held within reason. Laundry Operators Indignant Consideration to a proposed ordinance to govern the operation of self service laundries brought a delegation of operators to the meeting to protest. The main objection was to a provision calling for an attendant being present at all times. When reason prevailed, it was pointed out that the ordinance was only presented for consideration and possible future passage. It was further pointed out that the original idea of control concerned the type of fluid draining into the disposal plant and also an equitahle charge for sewer service. The matter was referred for commiltee study. The zoning petition of O. Edwin Malinius for variation regarding area usage for apartment building at 1307 North Richmond road was denied. CHILDREN KILLED Two small children of Rev. foi mer Harvard residents who and ' Mrs. Wavne Duggleby, stances, Ketcnum nan uencr, ,iow „esi(U, jn Muniana. buy a saddle if he wanted t^ ; killed in an auto accident last stav out of trouble. Saturday Proclaim Girl Scout Week mmm mwm Photo by Kanter These smiling young faces belong to Girl Scouts and Brownies who look on happily as Mayor Donald P. Doherty signs the proclamation" declaring the week of March 11 through 17 as Girl Scout Week. Representing the various stages of scouting from troops in Me^Eenry and surrounding areas are, from left to right: Karen Hettermann, a fly-up in Troop 150; intermediates. M.V^y Anderson. Troop 295 and Lynn Johnson. Troop 415: leader of Brownie Troop 150, Mrs. Raymond Bieschke; and Brownies, Linda Cairns and Cindy Bolger, Troop 436. Seated with Mayor Doherty is Kathy Thompson, Senior Scout Troop 555. QUITS SHERIFF'S RACE In a letter read to the John>- burg Community club on Monday of this week. Nick Adams of McHenry withdrew from the race1 for county sheriff in the April primary. Although his name will appear on the ballot, he has withdrawn to support anothgJ^andidate. Next Sunday. March 11. is Girl Scout Sunday and all Girl St'outs and Brownies ire asked to attend their own church in full uniform. This will he observed all over the United States and it is hoped that Valley View is among the neigh- (Continued on Page K)