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"Serving The Cbain-O-Lakes Region Since 187S" J-"* -'V ."V" -5^ ••B|l m K Volume 90 -- No. 44 -- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 25. «64~ 20 PAGES -- 10c PER COPY &£ 0m DELAY REFERENDUM ON NEW HIGH SCHOOL Child Drowns In Wonder Lake {Delegation Protests We have had many fine comments on the picture in last week's issue of the ducks on the stream which flows .through the ; McHenry Country Club grounds. What many folks might not know is that this scene, which becomes more impressive each year with an increasing number of ducks, is in great part due to the thoughtfulness of one local couple. Friends have informed us that Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Kaeuffl have been feeding the ducks for the past fourteen years, and almost exclusively supply them their food. Last month they consumed about 500 lbs. of corn, an amount which may be cut as the weather is less severe. In addition, the Kaeuffls have .also supplied the young ones with needed chick grain until they are old enough to eat corn. The total cost for a month runs more than $50 for the longest and coldest winter months. This is a real service to the entire community, since the ducks in this locality have attracted vacationists to one of the most beautiful settings in northern Illinois. It seems that since we are aware of what one family has been doing over such a long period, some of the rest of us might show our appreciation by 'offering a helping hand to these generous people. YOUNG POSEN Child Falls Under Ice Sunday While On Road To Island While the general consensus of opinion is that everybody is out to make an extra dollar, it is somewhat paradoxical that the biggest contests coming up in our community this spring are for non-paying positions. With only a few days remaining to file for city office, there are no contests, and the deadline for township posts found only two throwing their hat in the ring in opposition to present office holders. On the other hand, contests for school board posts, for which there is no renumeration, would seem to be most popular if' the number of petitions secured to date is any indication. Contests are evident in both Districts 15 and 156 in McHenry and at Harrison in Wonder Lake. Although the filing date opened only Wednesday, many petitions have been in circulation throughout the area. If this doesn't give indication that the community has many public-spirited citizens , who want to extend a helping hand in tl.e operation of one of the biggest "businesses" in existence today, we can't think of a better one. During this winter season of numerous meetings and dinners, each featuring its supply of speakers, a bit of advice might be well for all of them to keep in mind. It is equally effective for the politicians who will be stepping onto the soap box in the weeks ahead. The president of a large corporation gave a brief message to his fellow employees, reminding them that the length of a communication is no guide to its importance. He illustrated his point with the following examples: Lord's Prayer -- 56 words; Lincoln's Gettysburg Addr ess -- 266 words; Ten Commandments -- 297 words; the Twenty-Third Psalm---118 words; and the U.S. government order on cabbage prices--26,911 words. A young Posen, 111. girl, seven and one-half-year-old Susan Simon, was the victim of a tragic accident last Sunday afternoon, Feb. 21, when she drowned in Wonder Lake. Her death was the first drowning of the year in local waters. The child had been visiting with her parents, Thomas and Joan Simon, in-the home of his father, Steve Simon, at White Oaks Bay since the death two weeks ago of the latter's wife. The grandfather left the house about 3 o'clock in the afternoon on some errands. Susan's parents noticed her absence but thought she was with him until he returned alone^n hour later. ^ Becoming worried, the family started a search for her which brought them to a bridge, where they saw her glove on the ice. Fearing that she may have fallen into the water, they summoned the Wonder Lake fire department, members of which found the body in about twenty minutes. The little girl had evidently become trapped under the ice and was unable to free herself. Walks Toward Island It is believed that she walked along the road leading to the island in the lake. The thoroughfare has large tile underneath, and it is at this point that authorities say the ice melted in the recent thaw &id there was a small opening. Susan is believed to have slipped and fallen down the five-foo tdrop-off, after which her small body lodged under the surface. Sheriffs police were called to the scene, along with Coroner Ehorn and the fire department. When recovered, the body was remoyed to the Peter M. Justen funeral home and then transferred to the Lamb chapel at 4727 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, where last rites were arranged. An inquest will be held at 10 o'clock next Saturday morning at the Wonder Lake fire house: C M. Goodman Subscriber For Seventy-One Years Honor Memory O! Local Man JWUmi Chester Goodman is shown in the process of handing Mrs. Bart Yegge money inv payment of his subscription to the Plaindealer for another ye„ar. Mrs. Yegge is in charge of the newspaper's circulation department., ^ Mr. Goodman has subscribed to the Plaindealer for the past seventy-one years, which is believed to be a record. LARRY LUND NEW PRESIDENT OF ROTARY CLUB Larry Lund, publisher of the Plaindealer, was elected president of the McHenry Rotary club at the Thursday meeting last week. He and other newly elected officers will take office next July 1. Earl R. Walsh was named to the office of vice president; Robert Blake, secretary; and Thomas F. Bolger, treasurer. Board members are John Looze, Norbert Mauch and the out-going president, Jerome Buch, TAKE STRIKE VOTE A meeting of UAW members of the Die Casting division of ELTRA was held .Sunday in Woodstock, when a strike vote was taken by the 846 present. The results were 813 yes and 33 no votes. Negotiation talks continued this week in Detroit. rjjw LARRY LUND who concludes a most successful year in office. The Rotary organization is observing its sixtieth anniversary this year, with a local observance planned this week. Color Guard Winner Of Trophies In Competition Again last weekend the color guard of the Viscounts brought back high honors as well as While the worst of the winter driving is behind us (we hope), motorists may surely expect several weeks more of uncertain driving conditions. The director of the International Association of Chiefs of Police tells American drivers that if they drove with the courtesy English drivers use, there would be fewer tickets issued for traffic violations. The director, one Quinn Tamm, says English motorists don't jump the light, stomp on the gas pedal or try to stop on a dime, which is even more important ia our country where we have considerably more snow, sleet and ice. Mr. Tamm says winter driving hazards are the test of the true gentleman, and we presume he also would like to have added, of a true lady. K. A. F. Support the Heart Fund. three beautiful, large trophies for their sponsors, the American Legion Post and Auxiliary No. 491. The girls travelled the long distance to Sandusky, Ohio and competed with v ail top guards. They merited the highest marching and maneuvering trophies and the highest general effect award of the "Guards on Parade" contest sponsored by the Sandusky Kaglettcs. The Saturday scores were BUS STRIKES TRUCK Sheriff's police say that a truck driver, Carl L. Paloi of Chicago, was shaken up when his vehicle was struck by a bus of the Worts Transit Co. (driver unidentified) last Tuesday afternoon near Emerald Park. Authorities say the bus driver, left the accident scene. Paloi told them he was travelling south at a slow rate of speed when his car was struck in the left rear by the bus. RECOVERS FROM INJURIES Mrs. Richard Garner is recovering nicely, but still undergoing treatment for numerous injuries sustained when a truck owned by Lakeland Construction Co. rolled through the picture window of her home as she sat reading the newspaper last week. Her grandson, Niles Vick, 3 years old, was only 3 feet away but escaped unhurt. 76.1 for the Viscounts; 72.8 for the Cavaliers and 71.55 for the Vikings. On Sunday they appeared in the "Pageant of Guards" show sponsored by the Militaires, held at Fremont, Ohio. In this they placed third with a score of 83.7. They were topped by the Cavalicis with 87.2 and the Vikings with 85.15. The Plaindealer's longest time subscriber, Chester Goodman, walked into the office last Thursday afternoon to renew his paper for another year. It was the seventy-first time he had performed the same service, starting with his initial visit to the office when he was a small boy of 9 in 1894. On March 31 of this year he will mark his eightieth birthday anniversary. Professor F. M. Goodman moved with his family to McHenry that year after being attracted to the wooded area just south of what is now the McHenry Country Club. Mr. Goodman, a druggist and dean of the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy for almost a quarter of a century, was riding down the river in his boat v^ben he detected the lovely wooded spot he decided at once would become the family home Purchased Land It was only a short time later that he purchased part of the\)wen farm and built the first home in that section--a tall, two and one-half storystructure which has recently been occupied .by the Leibach family. Chester Goodman was a boy of 9 when he moved here with his parents, one brother and one sister. As he grew older, it was his responsibility to drive his father by horse and buggy to the train, where he commuted to Chicago daily. His vivid recollection of the year 1899 was a bit of winter which found the temperatures dipping to 35 and 36 below zero. His first visit to the Plaindealer office was to pay the founder of the paper, J. Van Slyke, $1.50 for a year's subscription. Chester still chuckles as he remembers how Mr. Van Slyke expressed his need for the money as he dashed out the door and down the street to meet an obligation of his own. Recall Publishers Memories include other Plaindealer publishers, Charles Schoonemaker, Frank Schreiner and A. H. Mosher. He also admits to subscribing to the opposition newspaper published by Andrew O. Rupp, during the few years it was in operation. It was some sixteen years after the Goodman residence was built that two other homes were constructed in the surrounding area, 'fhe road which still runs from Green street to the Goodman home was opened before the turn of the century and it was the obligation of the new owners to see that it was gravelled and kept in condition for travel. The Goodman home was sold a number of years ago, after which Chester Goodman moved into the smaller residence nearby. He continues to act as caretaker for many in the area, a service he has provided for almost a half century. Some of the wooded area which first attracted Professor F. M. Goodman to McHenry more than seventy years ago has disappeared to make way for a growing population. Memories remain," however, at least for the one man who has watched more closely than anyone else the many changes which have taken place. Plan to attend special services in the church ryf your choice during the Lenten season. (The memory of the late Kin- My Engvalson of Wonder Lake Was honored last week in Florida when a bronze plaque inscribed, "He opened a rare jewel for all to enjoy," was placed at the intersection of Bonita Beach Road and Hickory Boulevard, Bonita Springs, as a memorial. Engvalson, a founder of the. area, died in 1963. Herman Hastings, county commissioner, made the introductory speech, after which Miss Hedwig Michel, president of the Koreshan Unity Association, spoke on the work done by the former local resident for the Bonita Springs area. Harold Miller of McHenry, a long time friend and a business partner of Engvalson, addressed those attending the dedication ceremonies and spoke particularly about Engvalson as a man. In his talk he referred to him as " 'Mr. Bonita Beach', who leaves in his shadow much more than any monument can show." The former Wonder Lake man came to Bonita Beach in 1940 by boat and he and his wife bought land which over the years they worked to develop. He was also well known, locally as a developer of property. McHENRY WOMAN PRESENTS PLAN ON TOTAL SCHOOL USE Mrs. Charles Liebman spoke Monday at the Hilltop school before the McHenry Classroom Teachers Association on her proposals for yea,r around use of public school personnel and ^faqilities., . Mrs. Liebman is well known for her promotion of total use of schools. She discussed briefly her plan for school usage and also the survey conducted among District 15 teachers to find out teacher reaction to her plan. This survey was one of her first opportunities to receive a large amount of teacher response to her plan. REGISTER BY MARCH 8 TO VOTE IN TOWN ELECTION Notice from the office of County Clerk Vernon Kays gives Monday, Mfirch 8, as the last day for voters to register before the township elections in April. Registrations will be open again following that election. Those wishing to be properly registered in order to vote may do so at tfye office of City Clerk Earl R. Walsh or with any of the special duty registrars in the surrounding communities. "WORLD OF 1964" BOOK IS OFFERED BY PLAINDEALER This issue of the Plaindealer contains a full page color ad concerning the book, "The World in 1964". This outstanding book is being offered at a very'low price by the newspaper as long as the supply lasts. The book is a word and picture chronicle of a year just completed -- its events, large and small--a period of time and the people who occupied it. "The World in 1964", brings to life the events and people everyone remembers as important or fascinating in a year of great news. Instead of cataloging happenings or presenting brief summaries, it reflects the drama of the passing months one at a time. Site Recommended By Citizens' Council Veterinarian's Wife Honored Mrs. Howard Fike of McHenry, has been elected presidentelect for the Women's Auxiliary to the Illinois State Veterinary Break Into Auto, Steal Several Items CHURCHES OF CITY SCHEDULE LENTENRITES Ash Wednesday Services To Open Penitential Season With Ash Wednesday, opening the lenten season, only a week in the future, McHenry churches have announced special services for the six-week penitential period. Community Methodist The theme for the lenten services at the Community Methodist Church will be "With Christ Before Calvary" The Ash Wednesday serv ice will be held March 3 at 8 p.m., when the pastor's topic ^ will be "The Christian Decision." Holy Communion will be served the first Sunday in Lent, March 7, at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. T^he sermon topic will be "A Call To Righteousness". The topic for the second lenten service, March 10. will be "Christ's Question Without an Answer"; March 17, "The Steps that Save a Man"; March 24, "The Man Whom Christ Remakes;" March 31, "Christ and His Towel". St. Mary's On Ash Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic church, there will be Masses at 6:30 and 8 a.m., with blessing of ashes preceding the 8 o'clock Mass. Distribution of ashes will follow, as it will the 11 o'clock mass for the children. In addition, there will be evening services and distribution of ashes at 7:30. Through Lent, evening services w ill be at 7:30 p.m. Wesnesday and Fridays. Bible devotion will be introduced in place of tlie usual recitation of the rosaiy on Wednesdays. There will also be scripture reading, suitable psalms and prayers, followed by a sermon, and With Benediction closing the services. Friday night will be Stations of the Cross. Tuesday night devotions to (Continued from P:i-;n 4) A car owned by the Arthur Keevils of 1307 N. Green Street, McHenry, was broken into sometime Sunday evening while parked in the Legion lot. Discovery was made about 9;2Q o'clock. Entry was gained by breaks ing a vent window. An attempt was made to take a radio, air cleaner and carburetor, the dome light was broken and the outside rear view mirror stolen. McHenry police are investigating. Association for 1965-66 at a business rp^eting held in the Pick-Congress Hotel, Chicago; Mrs. E. 0- Gast, ISVMA Auxiliary's president, announced Monday. The auxiliary held its twenty- third annual meeting of the ISVMA. On Tuesday, the auxiliary was entertained at a brunch. The program featured the Miniature Grand Opera which is famous for its unique puppet performance. Over 700 veterinarians and auxiliary members from Illinois and other states attended the scientific and educational meetings and social functions. (Continued on Page 8) Ringwood Boy Honored By Freedom Foundation Photo TOM WALKIKtiTOX Two members of the Blackhawk Area Council. Boy Scouts of America, one a local boy, have been honored by the Freedoms Foundation at • Valley Forge, it was announced by Reinhoid G. Miller, the Scout executive. \ Tom Walking)on, 13, 5301 Barnard Mill Road, Ringwood, and a member of Troop 145 sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Wonder j^ake, is a recipient of one of the medals. The other goes to Cub Scout Bruce Bradley, of Compton, III., member of Pack 309 sponsored by the Compton Comnmnity Club. These medals are presented life a result of competitions held the past year in' every Cub pack. Scout troop and Explorer post across the nation. In keeping with the theme of the Boy Scouts of America, "Strengthen America's Heritage", each member was asked to write a theme. Cub Scouts wrote on the subject "Why I Love America." Boy Scouts wrote on the subject "What the Scout Oath and Law Mean to Me as a Responsible American Citizen." (Continued on Page 5) Several local > residents ap- * peared before the Tuesday evening meeting of the board of School District 156 to protest the proposed location of the new high school. Spokesman for the group was Richard Golbeck of 3605 W. Anne Street. The board had planned to discuss the architect's plans - Tuesday evening and come to a decision on the amount of the referendum and date. ^Tentatively, it had been scheduled for March 20. The appearance of the delegation delayed any decision, and it is now felt the vote cannot possibly be called for earlier than April 17. Mr. Golbeck, speaking for the delegation, suggested that land be purchased north of the city, arguing that this more closely conforms to the recommendation of the survey of Northern Illinois University. The Cititens Advisory Council had proposed th£tf the board accept land offered in the south part of the new Boone Valley development on Crystal Lake Road. Space Need Needs for more space for high school students in District 156 are being explained to civic groups in the community by the Citizens' Advisory Council's civic meetings committee. This group, under the chairmanship of Dr. Leslie Krieger, has already accepted speaking engagements with over ten organizations in the district and plans are being made to accommodate many more before the new school is voted upon. Dr. Krieger stated that most of his committee find the public interested in the program, and are asking good questions that are helping to explain the details to everyone. Some questions that have been asked of the committee, and their answers,, are: Q. Why do we need a high school building program? A. The present high school facilities are becoming overcrowded, and with even larger enrollments in the next few years, the problem will be critical by the time any additional facilities can be provided. Q. To what extent are enrollments rising? A. Past, present and future enrollment figures give the answer: 1955-56, 632; 1960-61, 1021; 1964-65, 1343; 1969-70, 1628; 1974-75, 2233. Attention is pointed to the fact that enrollments more than doubled in the last ten years and are expected to almost double again in the next ten years. Q. Isn't the big increase in high school enrollment only temporary? A. No. You need only to look at the grade schools to see that there are going to be large high school enrollments for many years to come even if no neW families move into the district* National and state birth rate figures tell the striry and very clearly explain this portion of the problem. The post-war baby boom that has caused tremendous problems in our grade schools has now entered our high school. Planned residential development, already In process, explains the balance of the projected increase. Q. What high school facilities are most seriously affected? A. Most seriously crowded now are mathematics, science, business education, cafeteria, and physical education departments. Continued enrollment increases will critically o.vercrowd all departments before additional facilities can be provided. Q. Are emergency measures necessary at this time? A. Yes. Steps have already been taken to provide for the use of floating teachers (teachers who have no home station and jmust teach in several different rooms). Some further emergency measures will most certainly follow before new facilities can be constructed. As time progresses, the CitK zens' Advisory Council will make further information available in this newspaper. ^ r