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Volume 90 -- No. 26 -- 3 Sections "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. OCTOBER 22, 1964 24 PAGES -- 10c PER GGtn Two Area Men Killed In Highway Crash Rainbow colors wiN greet the voter at the Nov. 3\ election, when he should be informed to make a choice on proposals made on five different ..ballots. The general election ballot will be white. After one has selected those he feels to be the most capable candidates there, four other ballots await his decision. One of these will be the much discussed orange ballot (sometimes called the bed sheet ballot since it will have 236 names). This Will contain the names of the representatives- at-large. Another important ballot for county residents will be a second white ballot on which the voter will decide the merits of the forest preserve district. The fourth and fifth ballots will be blue for the Constitutional amendments and green for the retention ballot. The voter will receive five minutes to make up his mind on the various candidates and propositions offered, which indicates quite well that anyone who considers his vote well cast should spend sufficient time prior to the election to become well informed. Sample ballots and information on voting procedures will be available at the two candidates' meetings, one in Woodstock and the other in Crystal Lake, on Sunday, Oct. 25, sponsored by the League of Women Voters. It will probably not be any surprise to the public to learn they may still be uncertain of the outscome of the representative vote several days after Nov. 3. Supervisor Walter Dean has been informed by the county courthouse that there will be two sealed orange boxes in each polling place, into which ballots for representatives will be placed. The county chairman of each party will select a judge to take these boxes directly to the county clerk at the time the polls close, and the ballots will be counted immediately. Arrangements have been made for two or three shifts of counters, as the situation deems necessary. They will work around the clock until ail ballots are tabulated. Also in connection with the election, much interest has been shown in the proposed forest preserve district. Considerable information on it will appear in the next issue, but of first importance to most voters will be the cost to the taxpayer. Those closest to the proposal, who have devoted many months of study in order to present the program to the public, say the maximum allowed through this election for the purchase would be $4 on a $10,000 assessed valuation, but it is not expected that much more than a third of this amount will be needed. The maximum for maintenance would be $2.50 on the same valuation, but here, too, this amount is not expected to be needed. Old timers, particularly, noted the death this past week of Edwin Owen with a special feeling of loss, for he was the last remaining link with the McHenry of a century ago. Although he left the community as a young man, Mr. Owen retained an interest in his home (Continued on Page 8) 4 Homecoming Among Most Successful In Eighteen-Year Pretty Jeannie Jo Benoche is shown seated on the royal homecoming throne as King Dick Bitterman stands nearby. The two popular seniors were elected to reign over M.C.H.S. festivities by a vote of the entire student body. Winning float among organizations Was that of the Future Homemakers and Future Farmers. Attired in costumes appropriate to various countries, it carried out the theVne, "We'll Send Them To The Four Corners Of The Earth." McHenry high school's eighteenth homecoming last weekend might well have been one of its best. Unusually fine weather made spirits soar both in preparation for the 1964 event and during the two-day period of celebration. Highlight of the entire homecoming was (he Warrior victory Friday night over Libertyville by a score of 12 to 7. The same afternoon brought large crowds to line streets where the colorful parade passed. Led by a high stepping McHenry band, four class and eight organization floats followed. Top award went to the seniors among class entries. In keeping with the theme, "Around the World In Eighty Days" they constructed their float using as a central figure a huge representation of a man beating a drum and the (Continued on Page 8) CONCLUDE HEART FORUM SERIES NEXT THURSDAY The subject of "Coronaries" will be discussed for the public in the third and final meeting to be held in connection with the Heart Forum. Guest speakers for the evening will be Dr. Benjamin Massouda and Dr. Jay Gold, endrocrinologist. The meeting will be held at 8 o'clock on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 29, in the Junior high school auditorium. There is no admission charge, and the public is invited. DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS The end of six months of daylight saving time will come this weekend -- in the early hours of Sunday, Oct. 25, to be exact. Everyone is reminded to set their clocks back one hour on retiring Saturday night. ENTIRE STUDENT BODY TO VOTE IN MOCK ELECTION The social science department of McHenry high school will hold a mock election soon in order to allow students to become familiar with election procedure in the country. It will be conducted similar to an actual election as far as possible, including a requirement that each person be required to register. Voting will be done in regular voting booths on ballots containing the same names which will appear on the national and state tickets. Results will be tabulated 'by the social science department and results will be published. YOUTH GROUPS HOLD ANNUAL UMCif DRIVE I Halloween Program Collects Money For Needy Around World The Junior High and Senior High Methodist Youth Fellowships of the Community Methodist church will conduct the annual U.N.I.C.E.F. drive in the community of McHenry Sunday afternoon, Oct. 25, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. This money will go to the United Children's Emergency Relief Fund sponsored by the United Nations. Approximately fifty young people will be calling from door to door in behalf of this fund in the McHenry area. The containers will be plainly marked with the orange and black stickers identifying them plainly as authorized to make (Continued on Page 8) YANDALS BREAK WMDOWS. SLASH TIRES OH CARS Republican Women's Meeting At Church Disturbed Tuesday Just minutes after township Republican women heard their GOP Presidential Candidate Barry Goldwater address his TV audience regarding street riots and general moral deterioration, a rock was hurled through the window of their meeting room on the lower floor of the Community Methodist church. In addition, four tires were slashed, and a car top was mutilated by persons still unknown. State representative John Connolly of Gurnee was the owner of the vehicle whose roof was ruined beyond repair, while tires were being slashed on cars belonging to Margaret O'- Neil, who is a candidate for clerk of the Circuit Court; J. R. (Jake) Levesque, Republican county chairman; his wife, Eve Levesque; and Mrs. Clara Nell. State Senator Robert Coulson of Waukegan was addressing the gathering of about 100 persons, including many dignitaries at the state and county level, when the crash and sound of broken glass occurred at 9:10 p.m., according to the official police report. Ted Wickman, who was in attendance, and others investigated the crash and summoned the police. Officers Clarence Hummel and Charles Bolster, both of Wonder Lake, answered the call and investigated. As nearly as can be deter- CITY SALES TAX BEGINS RISE IN VACATION PERIOD McHenry jumped into second place standing in city sales tax collection for the month of June, collected the following month. Based on the half per cent on retail sales, McHenry will receive $8,546.44 compared to'Crystai Lake with $10,543.63 and Woodstock with $8,143.24. All collections were above the previous month, indicating the opening of the vacation season. The county collection for the same period was $14,135.95. The retailers' occupation tax and service occupation tax collected on April, May and June liability were also reported this week, based on the kinds of business. The McHenry county total was $1,- 158,999.81. The McHenry city receipts reached $161,964.72, ranking second in the categories of 'inking and eating places and lumber, building and hardware. IN QUEEN'S COURT Miss Cindy Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith of 3612 W. Anne street, McHenry, was a member of the queen's court at Marian Central high school's homecoming festivities last weekend. HARRY KETCHUM, 79, AND JOHN J. ARNDT, 53, VICTIMS OF TWO-CAR ACCIDENT TUESDAY Two county men were killed late Tuesday afternoon when their autos collided at the intersectkm^ef Rt. 31 and Gracy road, four miles south oipfhe city. They were Harry A.. Ketchum, 79, of Crystal Lake, recently of McHenry, and John J. Arndt, 53, of 4220 W. Prairie, Lakeland Park. This was the first multiple death auto accident in the area in several months. TWO WONDER LAKE MEN TO ANSWER THEFT CHARGES Two Wonder Lake men are scheduled to appear in Circuit Court on Oct. 30 to answer charges of theft of gas. The two men, each out on $300 bond, are Kenneth Giles of 8806 Elm road and Ronald Berg of 9202 Evergreen drive, arrested last week on a complaint of Raymond Larson of Charles road, Woodstock. Larson told sheriff's authorities he awakened during the night and saw the men stealing gas from the service station pump. Amends Zoning Fi ionstructbn Of Church (Continued on Page 8) Board arns New State Safety Code At the Tuesday evening meeting of the board of School District 156, a survey report of Architects Friedstein and Fitch was studied, giving recommendations which must be undertaken to meet the requirements of the new Public Health and Safety Code. The work will mean the expenditure of a sizeable sum of money, and some of it will need to be done as early as next summer. The project will include, among many things, repainting with fire resistant paint all acoustical tile in the building and also new doors for the oldest section of the building. Conduct Tour Miss Helen Curran was present to conduct members on a tour of the new classes offered for the first time this year. The board was most favorably impressed as the teachers of the three courses--office practice, advanced chemistry and power mechanics -- explained what they hope to accomplish this year. The first quarterly budgetary report was distributed to the board. The progress of the new advisory council was discussed with the board by Supt. Carl Buckner. Tots Win In Voter Appeal With the political campaign becoming more serious by the day, the Plaindealer thought its readers might find some pleasant diversion in the lighter aspects of the quadrennial appeal to the voters. For this reason a series of pictures. 'Along the Political Campaign Trail," appear on this page. In the first picture is Robert Tonyan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tonyan of 3614 W. John street. Joseph Weyland, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Weyland of 1609 N. Riverside Drive, is shown in Photos 2, 6 and 7 and Kurt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Freund of 1101 N. Green street, McHenry, appears in the last pictures. All of these are Rudi J. photos. In the third, fourth and fifth pictures are Joy Cope, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cope of Wonder Lake. The^ young lady's grandmother, Mrs. Earl Miller, is bookkeeper at the Plaindealer office. McHenry joined the nation Tuesday in mourning i*ie death of former President Herbert C. Hoover, 90. The City Council, at a reglar meeting Monday night, adiTpTed an ordinance amending th®* Zoning Ordinance of the City of McHenry classifying property of petitioners, Herbert M. Engdahl and Florence G. Engdahl and the American Lutheran Church to "R- 3" -- Single Family Residence district which permits churches. The property is located on the east side of Green street (formerly Elgin road), a twenty- two-acre tract which was recently annexed to the city. Following annexation and hearing the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended the classification made by the Council. Work With Schools Carl Buckner, Superintendent of Schools, .and Assistant Supt. M. L. Schoenholtz appeared before the Council as representatives of the board of education of District No. 15 to seek the cooperation of the City Council in negotiation of plans to meet the request of property owners in the Cooney Heights area to provide a pedestrian crossing across the C. & N. W. Railroad right-ofway. This would provide a shorter route for children walking to the schools After some discussion it was agreed that the school board would contact the Illinois Commerce commission to determine proper procedure to secure a crossing. It is hoped that a meeting of all concerned property owners and governing bodies will take place as soon as instructions are received. It is definite that another ward will be established in the city. Changes in ward lines are tentatively approved following survey of residents in each district. An ordinance is being prepared by City Attorney John E. Looze for consideration at the next Council meeting. C1TFS OLDEST NATIVE, NEAR AGEIOillES W. Owen Member Prominent Early Family Here Edwin Warner Owen, at almost 103 the oldest living native son of McHenry, died last Thursday, Oct. 15 in Oakland, Calif. He had made his home in the West for many years. Mr. Owen remained in good Remember to vote Nov. 3. health and active until about ten days before his death, when he suffered a fall. On his 100th birthday, in 1961, his nephew, Harold Owen of McHenry, and his wife travelled to California to join in the celebration. The deceased was born in McHenry Dec. 8, 1861, in the Owen homestead which still stands adjacent to Landmark school. He was the last survivor of the seven children of Edwin M. and Amy Warner Owen. "Uncle Ed", as he was affectionately known to many of his friends and relatives, was (Continued on Pace 8) Sheriff's police were called to the scene at 5:30 and both drivers were rushed by ambulance to McHenry hospital, where they were pronounced dead. Evidence pointed to the fact that Ketchum was travelling south on the highway after just making a left turn from Gracy road. The Arndt car was northbound on Rt. 31 when the autos crashed in the south lane, about 20 feet south of the Gracy road intersection. Authorities said Ketchum's body was thrown from the car, which they found crosswise on the pavement. The vehicle was 125 feet north of the point of impact when it came to a stop. The Arndt car continued 60 feet north and struck a culvert before stopping in a ditch. Both bodies were removed from the hospital and taken to the Querhammer funeral home in Crystal Lake, where an inquest was scheduled for Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. Other Accidents Kenneth Frost, 17, of 2915 N. Spring street, McHenry, escaped with less serious injuries in an accident last Sunday morning which hospitalized three others. Roger Huff of Woodstock, driver of the auto in which Frost was riding, was injured,' as was Mary Grimm of Har-. vard. Both are Marian high school students. Also hurt was Jackie Hill of Woodstock, a student at Woodstock high school. Their car struck another driven by William Vaughan of DesPlaines on Rt. 45 and 59A, near Wauconda. Vaughan was treated at Condell hospital, Libertyville and released. Two charges face a 16-yearold McHenry driver after an accident which occurred on Rocky Beach road, in the Pistakee Bay area, last Saturday. They were failure to have car under control and not having an operator's license. Rosemary Mullens, who resides at 5204 Greenwood road, McCullom Lake, escaped with minor injuries, when she lost control of her car, after which it crashed into a tree. BIOLOGIST TO ADDRESS CLEAN STREAMS GROUP An important meeting of the M c H e n r y C o u n t y C l e a n Streams group will be held on Friday, Oct. 23, at 8 o'clock at the McHenry city hall. All interested persons are invited to attend, whether or not they are members. Guest speaker for the evening will be Mr. Muench, area fish biologist for the Illinois Conservation department. He will give a report on the condition of the Fox river based on information gained through a survey in which he participated last summer. Daylight saving time ends Oct. 25. Travelli mm The Political amn Trail 4 -si- IIe thinks I don't know Hint And what are your views on It isn't Poifuin (o) was a big whopper! the Russian situation Senator? Bobby! It's I just shu' my eyes and cars . . . . " B u t n o t S e n a t o r G o l d - to smear campaigns. water!" j H* ~~ Billic Sol Who? • * Never heard of him! Let's forget the whole paign and get on. with ine