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• * •mr*- '" »« * . *SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1878' Volume 90 -- No. 35 -- 2 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS, WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 23, 1964 MORAS GUGSM 16 Pages -- 10c Per Copy McHenry children will receive many gifts this Christmas, some large and some small, but one priceless gift is theirs even before they reach into their stockings. Last Saturday, voters in District 15 chose to support a referendum for the construction of additions to three schools, and in so doing played Santa Claus to hundreds of local youngsters. Through support of this referendum, they made sure that others receive the gift given to them -- a free public education. "Reflecting on the success of the bond issue, there is only ©no disheartening note. It seems inconceivable that less than a thousand persons in a district so large saw fit to vote on the expenditure of almost three quarters of u million dollars. . In spite of changes which come naturally with timer- the spirit of Christmas remains much i as it has through the centuries. Only customs are different. Some things we miss; others are welcome additions to this most wonderful time of the entire year.- Just as .. oUr mothers were probably reluctant to see the abrupt end of the hazard of candlps on the tree, so do some of us miss the beautiful reflectors placed on lights when we were children. Only a few appear in the stores today, and seldom do we see them reflect 'the myriad of colors of the lights. We also have some regrets that youngsters today must meet confusion in the frequent Santas which greet them on every street corner. We never remember having met one of these many helpers, but only the real Mr. Claus himself on Christmas Eve. Certainly some of the thrill must be taken away for little ones of 1964. It" is only natural that toys have kept pace with today's many inventions, and most of these must provide a wealth of entertainment for children. Bicycle- type vehicles that are made to sound like high-powered cars, and dolls that ask questions and answer youis, would never have been dreamed of twenty years ago. But amidst all the changes in toys, at least one thing has remained the same for fifty years. Raggedy Ann this year celebrates her fiftieth birthday, but she and her Raggedy Andy look as young as ever with their bright red hair, bead eyes and tattered, woebegone expression. Just a half century ago a youngster found an old rag doll in the attic of their home In Connecticut and her father, a comic strip artist, piipted a brand new face on top <of the old one. The artist was Johnny CJruelle and his 12-year-old daughter was Marcella. When she died at the age of 14, a grief-stricken father kept Rag- Mail Call For Santa In the remaining few days before Christmas, Santa Claus is busy travelling between his mail box and hut, where he takes note of the many things good boys and girls request to be left in their stocking. BOND ISSUE IN DISTRICT 15 MEETS SUCCESS By a vote of a little less than 3 to 1, the $675,000 referendum to provide additional facilities for children in Consolidated Grade School District 15 won approval of voters at the polls last Saturday. Success of the bond issue will finance construction of additions to Hilltop, Valley View and Edgebrook schools in the near future, and with them removal of large numbers of students from sixth grade in Junior high. The final vote was 960 in favor of the proposal and 387 opposed. Voting in the four precincts was as follows: 1 -- High School, 724 yes, 303 no; 2 -- Lakemoor, 62 yes and 37 no; McCullom Lake -- 90 yes and 39 no; Island Lake, 84 yes and 8 no. The new assessment and reassessment listings will appear in the Dec. 30 issue of the Plaindealer. (Continued on Page 8> Among the many letters sent to Santa, and intercepted for a shdrt time by the Plaindealer office for publication, are a few printed below, all sent by third graders. Others appear elsewhere in this issue. Young S t e v e n V o o r h e e s proved himself an individualist as indicated by his letter: "My brother wants a shotgun? I want a horse for Christmas. My mother wants a TV, my sister want a doll, my brother wants a jeep, my father, want a real jeep and I want a pitchfork." A young lady who signs her name only as Frances concludes her letter with the following wish: 'I hope you are find." Another youngster, named Jane, displayed foresight in her request: "And a new pair of shoes for Nancy. She wears size 4. The shoe I hope can be exchanged." One little boy believed in stating all the facts this way: My mother wishes for a new apron. My father wishes for a new saw. Last year my mother got a new cake pan. My father got a new hammer. I hope you have a gobd time." A young girl who signs her letter only as Susan, must have suddenly spied something enticing in the food line for the immediate future to prompt this statement: "I like Christmas because of the good dinner and the things we do. Well I can't wait until Christmas." Another youngster, Pamela by name, also had her mind on holiday goodies in her request for 100 five-cent tootsie rolls. Displaying a mature attitude of resignation fare beyond her eight years was a young lady by the name of Doris, who commented in hei> letter: "I would like a bike for Christmas. But I can't have it so I would like a Barby dress." At least two youngsters proved to be animal lovers Young Christine expressed herself this way: "I want a present and in the present is a puppy. I wish I get a puppy. I like puppys and cats. A classmate, Anna, wrote: "I want to have a toy rocking (Continued on Page 8) McHenry Churches Plan Many Special Services For Week Of Christmas At St. Mary's Catholic church there will be a carol service at 11:15 p.m. Christmas Eve, followed by a solemn Mass in the main church and a low Mass in Mary chapel at midnight. Christmas Day, low Masses will be said at 6:30, 8, 9:30, 10:45 and noon in the church and at 9:45 and 11 in the chapel. Confessions will be heard daily during and after the 8 o'clock morning Mass, beginning Dec. 21, and also Wednesday, Dec. 23, from 3 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m.; and Dec. 24, 3 to 5 p.m. There will be no evening confessions that day. Zion Lutheran Zion Lutheran church will present two programs on Christmas Eve. Pupils with last names from A through I inclusive will give their program at 5 o'clock and pupils from M through Z at 7 p.m. There also will be a candlelight service the same evening at 11:30 o'clock. The Christmas Day service will be held at 9 a.m., when the children's choir and teen-age choir will sing "Gesu Bambino". On Sunday, Dec. 27, services will be at 7:45 and 10:30 a.m., with newly elected officers for the year ahead to be inducted into office during the latter rite. There will be no Sunday School sessions on the twentyseventh. The service for New Year's Day has been scheduled for 9 a.m. A cordial invitation is extended to attend services at the Lutheran church during the holidays. St. Paul's Episcopal At St. Paul's Episcopal church, there will be the Bless- < Continued on Page 8) SEVERAL TO SEEK VARIOUS OFFICES IW TOWNSHIP Even before the holiday season, a slate of candidates of the Independent party announced their intention to run for various offices in the township, to be voted Tuesday, April 6, 1965. H. Walter Anderson will again seek the position of town clerk; Charles "Chuck" Weingart, assistant supervisor; Eva Bacon Sparks, assessor; Arnold J. Rauen, Harold Harry Freund and Chas. M. Adams, all for the three auditor positions. Filing dates run from Jan. 11 to 5 p.m. on Feb. 15 at the office of the township of McHenry, 1257 N. Green street. SANTA VISITS LAKELAND SHORES CHILDREN DEC. 23 By special request of the Lakeland Shores Property Owners association, Santa Claus will take time out from his busy schedule to visit all children of Unit 3. He will start about 7 o'clock Wednesday evening, Dec. 23, and will be accompanied by carolers. Each child will be presented with a gift. Parents of youngsters in this unit are urged to keep the children up until Santa arrives at their home. MOTOR FUEL PAYMENT McHenry township was allotted $14,968 as its share of Motor Fuel Tax paid into the state Treasury during November. DEDICATE NEW CITY LIBRARY SUNDAYJAR 10 Board Votes No Charge For Those Outside McHenry At a meeting of the McHenry library board Monday evening, Sunday, Jan. 10, was the date set for dedication of the new library at the corner of Main and Green streets. Because of splendid cooperation, board members voted to operate for the present with no charge to those residing outside the city. In the past, a nominal fee of one dollar has been made. The board will study the financial status after a time and determine future policy. They feel that it will be impossible to operate indefinitely under the present procedure. In time, a charge will need to be made for those residing outside the city, or a vote will be called to determine whether or not local residents wish to form a library district. The library will open Jan. 11 with new hours in effect. It wifi be open week days flrom 2 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 1 to 5 o'clock. TY HEARS PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF LAND IN AREA Following custom, the City Council Christmas week meeting, held Monday night, adjourned early. David Ladd, representing Ladd Enterprises, attended the meeting to discuss briefly the proposed land development sounthwest of McHenry, which will probably be named Boone Valley. It has been proposed that a joint meeting of the Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and the City' Council be held in the near future to study preliminary plans for the Boone Valley development. The proposed area covers 600 acres of various land uses, allowing space for park and recreational facilities. The council agreed to a lease presented by the American Legioi^ lnc., Post No. 491, in which the city will pay $750 from the off-street parking fund for parking space. This lease will expire May 1, 1965. It is expected that a new lease will be negotiated at that time. Viscounts Hold Awards Dinner - O'rf Sunday, Dec. 20, the Viscounts Drum and Bugle corps held its third annual awards Christmas dinner. Present were 250 Viscount members, parents and guests. Guest speaker was Carl Olson, Mundelein, president of the Mid-West Color Guard circuit. Guests also included Mrs. Carl (Jean) Olson; Commander and Mrs. Tim McCormick of Post 491; Mrs. Bobbie Carroll, first vice-president of the American Legion auxiliary No. 491; and Mr. and Mrs. Vic Mensching of the DesPlaines Corsairs Color Guard. The following members of the Viscounts received awards: Most improved Vi-kett, Janet Miller; most improved Viscount color guard member, Jeanne DeVries; most improved bugler, Frank Ficek, Jr.; most improved drummer. Mickey Cooper; and best squad, Bob Doran, Tom Low and Steve Kreier. The instructors' awards went to Leslie Kilday and Trey Covalt. The manager's award was presented tc George Worts for an outstanding job done during the past year. The most popular boy and girl awards, voted on by the corps, went to Cathy Miller and Mike Palmquist. Those members who have left the £orps this year and were presented gifts are Joe Etten, Tom Hachmeister, Dick Gordan, Jim Gordan, Scott Fisher, Bob (Red) English, Judy Hay and Grace Weber. After a very fine dinner, prepared and served by the McHenry American Legion auxiliary, there was an evening of dancing. Pictures below by Rudi J. POST OFFICE HOURS The McHenry postoffice and station will be closed all day Saturday, Dec. 26. There will be no window service or city delivery, but mail will be dispatched as usual. There will be rural carrier service that day Mar$ Wesson Top Prize Winner in Chamber Of Commerce Promotion M Mary Wesson of 6012 Greenwood road is shown above as she received $100 in gift certificates from Publisher Larry Lund of the Plaindealer on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Wesson was first place winner in the holiday promotion contest sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Select Best Displays Sunday Night In City's ome Lighting Contest After several hours of touring McHenry and the surrounding communities last Sunday night, three judges selected four homes as top winners in that many categories of the Chamber of Commerce-sponsored lighting contest and twenty others for honorable mention and prizes. Top awards went to the Jerry Steinbach residence at 3804 W. Oak avenue, in the religious category; Harry Conway, 3705 W. John street, most amusing; Richard Beckcr of 3011 Charlotte, most original; and Marshall Jacobs of 5105 W. Still Hill drive, McHenry Shores, most elaborate. Other Winners Five one-dollar gift certificates for honorable mention go to the following homes: Virgil Pollock. 1706 N. Court; Thomas Evans, 3716 Waukegan road; Henry Nell, 1710 N Court; Ben Chelini, 902 Allen; Henry Buch, 1614 N. Court; Frank Schafer, 2916 N. Riverside drive; Rex Roseberry, 1261 N. Green; Norbert Mauch, 810 N. Allen; Louisa Anderson. 5101 W. Route 120; Richard Wimmer, 5218 W. Willow Lane; William Nimsgern, 4303 W. South street; H. P. Rothering, 315 N. Timothy; Jack Fleming, 3713 W. High street; (Continued on Page 8) VANDALS BREAK SEVERAL WINDOWS AT HIGH SCHOOL Considerable vandalism was reported at the McHenry high school either late Monday evening or early Tuesday morning. There were broken windows on the east side in the kitchen and cafeteria; on the west side of cafeteria, and a large window in the garage to the south. In addition, holes were found in the door at the north entrance, and a smaller door was knocked out. City police, on routine check, found nothing amiss at 11 p.m., indicating the damage was done sometime after that hour. WALTER BOLGER RE-ELECTED HEAD PURE MILK LOCAL Walter Bolger was re-elected president of the McHenry Local of the Pure Milk association at the annual meeting and dinner held last Thursday evening in the Legion home. Also re-elected were Harold Stilling as vice-president and Robert Vogt as siecretary-treasurer. William Yung was named delegate and Allen Dimon, alternate, to the Pure Milk convention to /be held in Chicago. Last weekend Santa Claus reached into a large container and drew out names of winners in the Christmas promotioff contest sponsored by the McHenry Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Mary Wesson of Greenwood was the fortunate winner of first prize--100 one-dollar gift certificates--and second prize went to Mrs. P. Bauspies of 730 Country Club drive, who won $50 in certificates. The next three prizes were awarded Esther M. Walter of 4204 W. South street, H. Foster of Orchard Beach road and Mrs. M. Huson of 1503 W. Lincoln road, each $25 in certificates. Other Winners Ten dollar winners were Helen Bacon of 3709 W. Main street; Rose Stilling of 2102 N. Chapel; D. Christmann of 1905 S. Orchard Lane; Thomas R. Hawkins of 3204 Still Hill drive, Joe N. Schmitt of 3607 W. Clover; Gerald Miller, Jr., of 4214 W. Crystal Lake road, RoVena Marshall of 1625 N. Riverside Drive; Daisy Smith of 3113 W. Kinley Blvd.; Barb Hulsebur of 318 Kent; William Molnair of 3007 W. Lincoln; Five-dollar certificates go to Eleanor Hushka, 605 Kent; Lori Getner, 3010 Maryville drive; Mrs. R. Templeman, 2022 Virginia; Lela Pierske, 2612 S. Thomas Ct.; Pat Franks 2617 Myang avenue; Gertrude R. Weber, 3107 W. Lake; Mrs. Jerry Hastings, 3908 W. Clearbrook; W. A. Mitchell, Lake Villa; Ray Hoff, 2608 Fair Oaks; Celia Blake; 3416 W. Elm; Dorothy Hollander, 1010 N. River Road; Gerald Riordan, 2711 W. Russet; Pearl Bukovsky, 4416 E. Wonder Lake drive; Mrs. Norma F. Jones, (Continued on Page 8) tf • t; p.Vv ers In C I MARSHALL JACOBS HOME ELABORATE RICliARD BECKER HOUSE ORIGINAL HARRY CONWAY RESIDENCE AMl'SINii JERRY STEINBACH HOME RELIGIOUS 3- Jwi'..'Mr-, d