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PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Volume 90 -- No. 10 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. JULY 9, 1964 FOUR DIE IN HOLIDAY WEEK ACCIDENTS Two Motorists, One Pedestrian Die; Youth Drowns In Nearby Lake New Activities To Mark McHenry's Day Celebration This Year Next week the nation will be watching the first of the 1964 nominating conventions, when the Republicans select a banner bearer fpr ttie fall election. The miracle of television has probably done more than any other one thing to make the public-conscious of the political world about us, giving^ every individual within viewing distance a greater interest in the personalities and issues to be decided. Now, in the midst of the fourth national presidential year in which TV has been an important part of the average home, we took time this week to look back on observations made following the first convention seen by large numbers of persons back in 1952. It was not a pleasant picture of the political scene, if our writings at that time were any indication. As we read again our musings of late July, 1952, set forth in this very column, we could not help but wonder how far we have come in the last twelve years, and how much may be unchanged today. Following is an accounting of the 1952 nominating year conventions as we saw them: "Through the medium df television, millions of people saw for the first time at two national conventions the workings of the intricate political set-up which makes this great country tick, and what they saw was rot, for the most part, to their liking. From purely an entertainment standpoint, both proved a measure of success, but viewing them politically, disillusionment best describes the attitude of the big majority. "It is only natural that out of these two great colorful maelstroms, characterized by barter and admitted deals, the American public should seriously ponder a number of questions. History books have long set forth voting procedures in which the average citizen was theoretically led to believe that he was exerting a reasonably strong voice in the selection of his country's rulers. "At both conventions, however, he watched with mingled emotions as delegates of his own voting choice shifted their opinions as straws in the wind, jflaying into schemes devised by ,the shrewd minds of moneyed politicians who had planned the •finale before the first act was written. McHenry voters, predominately Republican, were among the few who emerged from the week-long GOP sessions with the satisfaction that their representatives had remained true to their own convictions and the pledges to their people. "An estimated 50,000 television viewers expressed impatience, disgust and, most of all, disbelief as a new standard of rudeness and unethical methods was revealed to be the pattern set by many of the men instrumental in shaping the course of this country's government. "Television, condemned for its weaknesses like all great inventions in their infancy, has without doubt done more than any other single thing to start the ball rolling toward the elimination of injustices and inequalities in major politics. At least it is hard to conceive that an aroused American public will not, in the foreseeable future, demand • a type of election where their preferences are assured of due consideration. "So disapproving was the general consensus of opinion following the conventions that one most serious threat presents itself -- a threat which, it seems would defeat the very thing for which good Americans are rising up in rebellion. Echoing everywhere following the conventions was the cry, "I will not vote", yet not to do so would eventually take entirely out of the voters' hands their voice in good government. Recalling once more the valiant efforts of a number of state and national congressmen and senators and numerous other officials to be loyal to those they represent, thinking voters cannot remain away from the polls. (Continued on Page 8) THE McHENRY VISCOUNTS The weekend of July 19 will feature a variety of activities for both young and old. What is hoped to be an annual event in Fiesta Days to come has just been arranged. The Men of Brass Drum Corps of VFW Post 4600, McHenry, will hold their first Fiesta flihg on Saturday night, July 18, to start the weekend activities. The dance will start at 10 p.m. Many friends of the corps will be in attendance to wish them continued success for the remainder of the season. They, have just recently become VFW State Senior champions- Culinary Treats In addition to the many fine restaurants in the McHenry area, there will be several other special places to eat. The McHenry Jaycees will use the city park on the nineteenth for their Annual Chicken Bar-B-Q on the Village Green. Last year's dinner was held at a. later date, but the Jaycees decided to make a change to Fiesta Day this year to help accommodate the many visitors to McHenry. Chickens will be served in the park from noon until 6 p.m. Both the American Legion and the VFW Post homes will have food available between 3:30 and 6 p.m. The VFW will have, in addition, a three-piece combo during the same period of time for their patrons' and guests' entertainment. Miss Illinois, to be chosen in a few days, -will make her first appearance in that role, as the guest of Fiesta Day. She will be in the parade that will start promptly at 2 p.m. and it is hoped that her schedule will allow her to stay for the Drum Corps Magic Show to be held at McCracken Field at 7 p.m. that same night. Ask Additional Floats In order to avoid last minute confusion, it_Js hoped by the committee that all those intending to enter floats in the parade will either complete the application that was in this paper in the issue of two weeks a^o or call Frank Low. The parade marshal, Ed Reid, will line up the floats by Wednesday night, July 15, so that notices of line-up and number can be sent all float entrants. The parade line-up will be at 1:30 p.m. (iuests At Show Special guests at the Drum Corps Magic Show that night at McCracken Field will be the United States Air Force Academy Drum corps from Colorado Springs for exhibition. The Men of Brass will also be on exhibition, as well as the host corps, the McHenry Viscounts. Opening the evening's show will be the V.F.W.-sponsored Lakemoor Scouts drill team, which is this year's Junior V.F.W. state champs. In competition will be the Ottawa Crusaders, the Racine Kilts, .Norwood Imperials, Chicago Vanguards, Cicero Royal Airs and the Park Ridge Cavaliers, again V.F.W. State Champs. Miss Beth Glysing, Miss Fies- Annexation Petitions ronght Before C Council Monday Night VOTE ON INCREASE IN TAX RATE AT BINGWOOB SCHOOL A special "election will be held in School District 34 (Ringwood) on Saturday, July 18, when voters will decide whether or not the maximum tax rate for the ^educational fund will be increased to 1.123 per cent from the present maximum of .913 per cent. It has been estimated that the approximate amount of taxes extendible under the proposed rate is $33,792. compared to the $27,473.56 maximum otherwise applicable. Voting will take place in $he Ringwood public' school building from noon until 7 p.m. CONDUCT CHARGES BRING ARREST OF FIVE IN AREA Five persons were arrested on conduct charges by sheriff's deputies last weekend as the result of two incidents in the county. On complaint of Peter Porten jof Porten's subdivision, McHenry, four youths were apprehended following a fight with '.residents of .that area Sunday night. They were Bill Bridges, 20, of Elgin, Herman R. Curtis, 19, of Wauconda, Karen Heroux, '.19, of Porten subdivision and .Theresa Shaver, 19, of Island Lake. Frank Sabo was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge on a complaint of Mrs. Melvin Knox of Widoff, Wonder Lake, following an alleged beating of ,a Kenosha, Wis., man. All were freed 6ff bond. J. R. Levesque Wins Promotion State treasurer William J. Scott announced this past week that J. R. (Jake) Levesque, his administrative assistant, now McHenry's corporate boundary lines are moving out to include more area. Two petitions for annexation were brought to the City Council Monday night. A petition to annex approximately 25 acres of the Engdahl property along Green street, (south of the city, was approved. Present Petition A delegation of property owners from the Cooney Heights $rea, presented a petition signed by property owners in a triangular area bounded by Crystal Lake Road and Lillian Street. City Attorney John E. Looze explained procedure in this case since there are several owners. Fifty-one percent of property owners and electors must sign the petition. While there is some opposition to the annexation, it appeared that more than, the required number had signed. This point has to be checked before further action. It was explained that many of the property owners are anxious to annex in order to gain the facilities of the city sanitary sewer system. | There was also much concern evident as to the condition of the portion of Lillian Street which is outside the city limits* Pass Ordinance The annual appropriation ordinance was passed in the amount of $451,100.00 to cover the current fiscal year. Last year the total appropriation was $486,491.25, the reduction being made this year mainly because of no extensive plans for SET GAMBLING HEARING OF LOCAL MAN FOR JULY 13 (Continued on Page 8) Richard Jager 6f Jake's Dead End Lounge, 3311 W. Elm street, McHenry, will have a hearing before Magistrate Joe Ritter in Branch I court July 13 on a gambling charge. Jager was released on $200 bond following a warrant signed by Sgt. Richard Clark of the McHenry police department. It charged that an agent of the Illinois Crime commission purchased lottery tickets in the establishment. It is expected that the local liquor commission will take whatever action is necessary following the court hearings. PARISH SPONSORS ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL EVENT St. Peter's parish, Spring Grove will have its annual summer festival Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12. Under the chairmanship of Mrs. Frank Heineman, president of the Christian Mothers society, and her committee a dinner has been arranged for the twelfth. Serving will begin at noon and continue until 5 p.m. The menu consists of a choice of fried chicken or roast beef and potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, cucumber salad, relishes, rolls and home-made pie. Although some of the games have been eliminated this year, there will be other entertaining features. WORKMEN BUSY KEEPING CITY IN tIPT©P SHAPE With the city park in tip-top condition, city employees are taking up other necessary work to make McHenry a better place in which to live. Supt. of Public Works Fred Meyer said this week one of the first projects is completion of the project of painting hydrants in colors determining the size of the main. The program is designed to help firemen in emergencies. A number of sidewalks have been found to be badly in need of repair, and these, too, will be included in the next few weeks' work. J. R. LEVESQUE holds the position of assistant deputy "treasurer. Mr. Levesque has been working for Mr. Scott since January, 1963. On record in the office of Secretary of State William H. Chamberlain is the fact that Mr. Levesque has been named as an elector of president and vice-president of the United States. Illinois has twenty-six members in the electoral college, one for each Congressional district and two for the Senate members. Mr. Levesque will leave on Saturday to attend the national Republican nominating convention in San Francisco. He will be travelling with the state treasurer, Cook County sheriff Richard Ogilvie, Alexander MacArthur, and convention delegates, Max Wildman and William Rentschler, and the alternate delegate, Theodore Wickman, of Pistakee Bay. CONTINUE GAMBLING CASE A hearing on a charge of keeping a gambling house was continued Monday in the case of Katherine Weber of Joe's Farm House tavern, south Rt. 31. The complaints against her and two other taverns in unincorporated areas were signed by a member of the sheriff's department. Plan to participate in the many activities planned in McHenry on Fiesta weekend. CHAMBE1 BOARD LE GEARMM! G10UND PUNS; KTTM KING At the monthly meeting of the board of McHenry's Chamber of Commerce, held Tuesday noon, James Althoff of the industrial committee announced that ground breaking would take place soon for the Gearmaster company. The industrial plant is locating on Rt. 31, south of the city near Schroeder Metalcraft, and at present the architect is seeking bids from contractors. Two resignations from the board were accepted, those of Jerome Kalk, who has moved to Wisconsin, and Charles Smith, who is no longer in business in the city. Since Mr. Kalk's unexpired term runs for almost two years, an appointment will be made from names to be submitted. Mr. Smith's term of office expires in a short time so no appointment will be made. New Brochure A discussion took place concerning the new brochure to be made available soon by the C. of C. It will contain information on schools, churches, parks, etc., as well as a general map and other information of particular interest to new residents, travellers and others with a desire to settle here. The recent golf day and the annual Chamber dance were reported to be unusually successful, with large crowds attending both. (Continued on Page 8) cccc Camp Faeli f] The McHenry area contributed one traffic fatality to the twenty-one in the state and one of the several drowning victims over the July Fourth weekend. In addition, a Spring Grove man lost his life in an accident in Wisconsin and a Woodstock man died as he crossed the highway near* Terra Cotta just prior to the weekend. T|ie dead yrere Doyle Roland, 34, of 723 Rand road, McHenry, and Charles Eichhorst, 65, of Spring Grove, who died in highway crashes over the weekend; Joseph Villapiano, 17, of Cicero, who drowned; and Stanko Jakic, 56, of Woodstock, the lone pedestrian killed in this area. Uphold Life Term Of Welter The name of William Welter, charged with participation in the $20,000 burglary at Wahl's Jewelry store a few years ago, was in the news again this past week. His conviction and those of two other Chicago area men serving life terms for the 1961 slaying of a Sauk county patrolman were upheld by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Walter, Richard Nicki and Lawrence Nutley were, convicted of murder in March, 1962, for killing James Jantz, Baraboo police authority. They were also sentenced to forty- year terms for the attempted murder of Police Chief Eugene Kohl of Lake Delton, who was wounded. The charge of defense attorneys was that trial testimony was heard by an improperly constituted jury. YOUTH mm M Fine Locations Prove Attractive To Less Fortunate STAFF HOUSE AND INFIRMARY Rudi J. CAMPER ENJOYS REC REATION Photos Located ideally on the waters of the river and Bay area, sheltered by towering shade trees, an active program has opened in two summer camps in the McHenry area. They are the CCCC Spastic camp at 4512 N. Riverdale and Camp Villa Maria 'of 811 W. Rollng Lane, Pistakee Bay. Forty-three youngsters, all of them referrals from physicians, schools, hospitals' and clinics, arrived this past week at the Chicago Club for Crippled Children camp to enjoy recreational facilities and undergo therapy through a specially prepared program. All of the activities are designed to provide, as normal a way of lfe as possible for less fortunate children who have been the victims of cerebral palsy or polio. Erect New Building A beautiful new building which houses the staff and an infirmary attracts the visitors to the camp this year. It consists of . six rooms and wash room facilities upstairs, and below, the children's infirmary, first aid room, nurse quarters and store room. A piece of equipment which has been drawing much favorable notice from the young campers is the polishing tank near the bank of the water, a large sanitation device which was painted in'a circus theme especially for their pleasure by Neil and Marsha Frankel of Chicago. This structure stands on the site of the former small white hospital so familiar to camp visitors through the years. Other buildings on the grounds include the combined doimitory and recreational facility and a screened in dining area. Assisting the present fortythree camp visitors and the group which will spend August there, is a staff of twenty-three, including several from the McHenry area. The large staff is Little more than an hour before the close of the long weekend, Doyle Roland of Lakemoor lost control of his car on a curve, travelled into a ditch and struck a tree. He was driving north on Lily Lake road, four miles north of Griswold Lake road, when the accident occurred at 10:45 Sundiay evening, July 5. Doyle, a native of Gastonia, N. Carolina, was born Feb. 26, 1930, and had made his home in this area for about two years. He was employed in construction work. Survivors are the widow, Mary Page Roland; three children, Freddie William, Mary Becca and Connie Sue; also his mother, Mrs. Lois Roland, and a sister, Mrs. Carol Reeder, both of North Carolina. A brother, Miles, was killed in May, 1962, in an automobile accident in the same area Doyle met his death. The body was transferred Tuesday evening from the George R. Jus ten & Son chapel to the Carothers funeral home in Gastonia for funeral arrangements. Die In Wisconsin Charles Eichhorst, 65, of Spring Grove and a 5-year-old Chicago girl, Areta Bartosko, lost their lives in the same twocar accident in' Wisconsin last Friday, July 3. Seven others in the same crash were taken to a Wisconsin Rapids hospital. The crash occurred near the Necedah National Wildlife refuse in central Wisconsin. The Spring Grove man WAS riding in a car driven by Andrew Kucharchak, 17, bf , Chicago when it collided with another vehicle driven by Laverne Van Meter of rural Necedah. Areta was also in the Kucharchak car. Eichhorst leaves his wife, Florence; three children, Charles E., Mrs. Dorothy Heffron and Donald; eight grandchildren and three brothers and sisters. Services were held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Beinecke chapel in Chicago, with burial in Ridgewood cemetery. Youth Drowns A tragic accident took the life of a 17-year-old Chicago area youth over the holiday weekend, the first drowning victim of the year at Griswold Lake. He was Joseph Villapiano of 4633 W. 21st street, Cicero. Joseph had come to Rimas Lodge on Griswold Lake with fourteen other young people to .spend the holiday. Late in the morning some of them went out into the lake in boats, and Joseph was riding with Herbert Kalinsky, 21, in one of- the crafts. Not too far from shore, Joseph dived into the water and it soon became apparent to his companion that he was having difficulty. Kalinsky attempted to reach him when Joseph failed to appear above the surface and when he was unable to do so he called for help. Members of the McHenry, Crystal Lake and Wonder Lake fire departments, the Cary- Grove rescue squad and the Cary scuba divers were called to assist. Operations continued from 11:30 until late in the afternoon, when Police Chief Erwin Drabeck and Frank Homola Jr., of Fox River Grove covered the body. The lake has many artiii (Continued on Page 8) (Continued on Pagi 0) VjL