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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 24 Jun 1965, p. 1

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£> 4'^ THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "Serving Th« Chaii-O-Lakes Regioi Since 1875" Volume 91 -- No. 9 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. JUNE 24. 1965 22 Pages -- 10c Copy CRASH INJURIES FATAL TO BICYCLIST Progress seems to be forthcoming in the drive to secure the return of- Branch 3 court to McHenry. There are a number of reasons why we believe this should come about, most of them more important than our own, However, from the standpoint of the Plaindea:ler it- •sSTfT we have had good reason to--believe that publishing the names of violators of moving traffic regulations has been at least a deterrent to careless drjying habits in our community.. "Everyone likes to be able to express pride in being part of a city that is safety-conscious. Nevertheless, it is human nature to disregard driving rules OR occasion. • Living as we do in a time of prosperity, a fine will not so often discourage careless driving as the appearance of our name in print. The policy of printing names of offenders Jjas never been meant to embarrass the individual, but rather to encourage safe driving habits. Like the very laws so necps- Sary to this end, we believe the printing of names has served its purpose. It may not solve tlie entire problem, but has accomplished some good if it only makes us stop and think as we drive. The removal of Branch 3 « from our city also removes easy access to the names of violators. We will continue to ask for its return. MtHENRY GIRL NEW "COVER NOR Lynn Krebs, Popular MCHS Senior. Wins Top Office At Girls State ## With the approach of the July Fourth holiday, it is timely to recognize that during the month of June the illegal activities of "bootleggers" of "fireworks begin in Illinois. So profitable is this business that vendors can afford to pay a $50 or $100 fine whenever caught by the police and still continue to sell fireworks. The majority of them sell from a car on a highway or street and can safely drive away if they see a squad car approaching. Some openly set up stands on busy highway intersections. The most dangerous, probably are tffose selling to young teen-agers who fail to realize the danger of fireworks and who often resell to grade school children. Too often these vendors are literally selling blindness or bodily injury and do not seem to care. Public fireworks displays, handled by experts, are legal in Illinois and in the case of McHenry. local residents are provided with one. annually. Youngsters can enjoy the beauty of a professional fireworks display and watch in safety. The traditional way of cele- (Continued on Page 8» I Officials of Illini Girls State are shown as they visited the office of the Secretary of State Paul Powell during a tour of the Capitol which concluded their week-long citizenship training. Seated at Secretary Powell's desk is Arien O'Connell of Skokie, Girls State Secretary of State. Standing, left to right, are Linda Searcy of Carbondale, Federalist Party leader; JoAnne Jorgensen of Ingleside, Auditor of Public Accounts; Diane Larsen of Batavia, Attorney General; Ardys Booker of Sullivan, Speaker of the House; Mary Ann Panco of Chicago, State Treasurer; Jeanette Hahnenkamp of East Alton, Nationalist party leader; Linda Sue Presley of Ina, Superintendent of Public Instruction; Mary McMackin of Salem, Lieutenant Governor, and Lois Lynn Krebs of McHenry, Governor. An outstanding honor came to a 16-year-old McHenry girl, Lynn Krebs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren C. Krebs of 210:3 W. Country Lane, Eastwood Manor, last Saturday afternoon when sh£ was elected governor of Girls State. Her selection came following an arduous campaign for city, township, county and state offices at all levels among the 525 girls from throughout the state in attendance. One of her first and most important assignments was a visit to Springfield on Monday, where the young Republican miss had the pleasure of a visit with Democratic Governor Otto Kerner. Large Margin Lynn ran on the Nationalist ticket against Federalist Candidate Paula Parker of Hinsdale. winning with 361 votes to 62 for her opponent. A write-in candidate on the Federalist ticket, Terry Bryant of Morton Grove, , received 99 votes. Executive, legislative and ju- (Continued on Page 8> Gov. Knowles GOP Speaker Warren Knowles, Republican governor of Wisconsin, will be the main speaker at the seventh annual Republican Men's Golf and Fun Day, sponsored by the McHenry County Republican Central Committee. Governor Knowles was elected last November and is one of the national leaders of the party. The outing will be held at the McHenry Country Club on June 30. Other speakers and guests will include State Treasurer Bill Scott. Congressman Robert McClory, and many other leading Republicans. Tickets for the affair may be obtained from any Republican committeeman, and everyone is welcome. There will, be boat rides on the Fox river, a luncheon from 11 to 3, and a dinner at 8. Keep our community beautiful -- dispose of trash properly. Dairy Princess Candidates MOBILE X-RAY UNIT TO VISIT COUNTY JUNE 25 Friday, June 25, is the date for the next visit of the mobile chest x-ray unit to Woodstock. It will be in operation from 12:30 to 5 and 6 to 8:30 p.m. at its usual location at the south side of the Court House. This program of free x-raysis provided through the Christmas Seal Campaign fund of the McHenry County^ Tuberculosis association. ** Any adult over 18 years of age and children with a positive tuberculin skin test may take advantage of this free service. D. E. JOHNSON RESIGNS FROM ZONING BOARD At the regular meeting of the City Council Monday night, Mayor D'xherty announced that Donald E. Johnson had asked to retire from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The council accepted the resignation and instructed the City Clerk to write a letter of appreciation for Mr. Johnson's many years of service to the .city. The Mayor appointed H. C. Reihansperger to fill the vacancy on the zoning . board, with unanimous approval of the Council. Police Chief Lemker presented his monthly report of activities in his department and was pleased to report fine cooperation on the part of residents in cutting weeds and high grass. The police department is making a drive on vehicle licenses which were due Jan. 1. A penalty of fifty cents per month applies after the last day of February. Despite many newspaper notices and reminder cards before the deadline, a few vehicle owners have failed to secure licenses. However, records indicate that cooperation has improved greatly in recent years. FLOAT ENTRIES ARE SOUGHT FOR FIESTA PARADE Interest continues to grow in Fiesta Day as the weeks become fewer until the im portant summer event. This year's parade will include many floats. At this time the city of McHenry, Depa rpnent of public works is planning a unique entry. A number of other applications also have been received for float entries in the parade to be held at 2 p.m. the afternoon of Sunday, July 18. It is cxpected that McHenry's 1965 Fiesta Day parade will boast more floats than in past years. Any individual, organization or business firm interested in entering should contact Frank Low at 3313 W. Pearl street or call 385-6572. Float entrants should plan now on a theme. As usual the Fiesta Day committee will present trophies at the Drum Carps Magic Show at Mc- HOLIDAY LEGION CARNIVAL OPENS NEXT WEDNESDAY Children's Nighi Highlights First Of Five-Day Event Newly elected Legion Commander A1 Bianchi will act as chairman for the July Fourth carnival sponsored again this year by Post 491. It will open Wednesday, June 30, and continue through the holiday, climaxed by a colorful fireworks display Sunday evening at approximately 10:30 p.m. This year's event will feature a new sky high ferris wheel, a ride which reaches a height of 90 feet at the top, with two wheels orbiting simultaneously. Opening night Wednesday will be children's night, with the price of rides reduced for this evening only. Also on June 30, special prizes will be given to a bov and girl 10 years of age and under and others between 10 and 16. Proceeds Aid Post Proceeds from the carnival enable the post to sponsor and support the drum and bugle corps, the American Legion Junior baseball team, Sons, of the American Legion, various activities for hospitalized veterans, candidates for Boys State, Boy Scouts, the transportation to and from veterans' hospitals and for sick and disabled veterans. Other community and civic affairs are aided by the post, such as Memorial Day parade, Veteran's Day and Fiesta Day. BOY ELECTROCUTED Raymond Scott Homola, 12- year-old sen of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Homola of Cary, was electrocuted Thursday in a swimming pool in St. Petersburg, Fla., where the family was vacationing. Mr. Homola is assistant postmaster in Cary. (iKASS FIRES Firemen were called out to extinguish three grass fires this past week. Holiday Hills Boy Struck By Bus Dies Of Injuries Saturday BOARD < APPROVES CONTRACTS FOR THREE TEACHERS (Continued on Page 8) Foresee New Hope For Return Of Branch Court The collision of a bicycle and bus just before noon last Friday, resulted in the death of a 10-year-old Holiday Hills youngster, Robert Neubauer.' Contracts were approved for three new teachers in the McHenry high school at the June meeting of the board of education. Mrs. Gaye Roland has been employed to teach English, replacing Miss Kern; Miss Helen Berkhoul is an additional teacher employed in the language department to teach French; and William Godshall is the new reading specialist. Since a specialist was first employed, a faculty member has served both Districts 15 and 156. However, the need became so great that the workload made it necessary for each district to employ its own. Jack Vick was appointed by the board as chairman of the driver training department. The policy of establishing department heads was undertaken for the first time last year, but none was appointed at that time for this particular phase of the educational program. All other department heads remain the same. The board accepted the resignation of Roy WiLlis, who has been employed as principal of District 15. Supt. Carl Buckner reported the first payment in taxes amounting to $459,400, which represents about 35 per cent of the tp.tal payment due. A resolution was passed establishing the fiscal year from July 1 to June 30. and Ray Page was appointed treasurer. SERVE SMORGASBORD The public is invited to attend the smorgasbord to be given by the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 547, on Tuesday evening, June 29, at Acacia hali. Serving will be between 5 and 7:30 p.m. Ring wood Artist Wins Best Of Show Honors McHonrs county Daily Princess Candi 1ates radiale in this group photo showing the ten aspirants for the crown now worn by Connie Rudsinski, Union. Winner will be crowned at the annual dairy banquet sponsored by the McHenry County Daily Promotion Council on July 1. From ltfft. front: Bett\ Boppart, Woodstock: Mary Kay Adams, McHenry: Edna Raupp. llaivard: and Evelyn Harrison, Kinguood. Back row, left to righl : Kathy .Tusien, McHenry: Georgia Blake, McHenry; Kathleen Kooistra, Woodstock; Barbara Feltes Huntley; Nnncy Gardner, Solon Mills, and Maiy Lou Ainger, Alden. (An Editorial) New hope for the return of Branch 3 court to McHenry came last week with a statement by Judge Glenn Seidenfeld of the 19th Circuit Court that serious consideration was being given the matter. Judge Seidenfeld spoke before a meeting of county police chiefs held in McHenry. Until recently, our interest in its return has centered on the valuable time lost by a violator who fails to plead guilty to the charge against him. There are other repercussions from the new procedure which may well be more serious, and chief among them is a relaxation in apprehension of those who disregard traffic laws. Each time a police officer makes an arrest for the most minor traffic violation, he must travel to another court if that arrest is contested. Most often, because city police departments are limited' as to size, these officers must appear on free time. Or even more serious is the case of villages where police are not employed full time and it is necessary lor them to take several hours from regular work schedules to testify. Municipal officials have conceded that where violations are not serious, it is a temptation to "look the other way" rather than become in-1 r,a>'- Saturday and Sunday at , , j , , r i • • the Junior high school. Ap- volved in the complicated task of bringing a mo- pl.<IXima,eiy i,_>«»o visited the toi'ist into court. fail- (luring the thre„e days. Drivers of all ages soon become alert to the | The coveted best of show arelaxation in traffic arrests, and the consequences will eventually result in a haphazard system of arrests and little regard for the law. Before that day arrives is the time for us, as citizens of McHenry and nearby communities, to maintain our persistence in an effort to bring back our court. =•»"« Hazel Ewell of Ringwood, well known artist, is shown above with her piece of sculpture. "Ancient Mayan" which won for her the best of show award in the 1965 McHenry Country Art, Fair held last weekend in the Junior high school. One of the largest crowds ever to attend the McHenry County Art Fair was present at the nin'h annual event Friward went to Hazel Ewell of Ringwood for her sculpture, "Ancient Mayan", while a $25 first priz? award was made to Thomas H\nan for a painting entitled "Now". Other 1 i ist place awards were presented Bernhard Sehwank.' lor "Moersl>aeh Am l't.den-re", Gertrude Gladstone for 'The Closet"; Carol Livengood for "Sentinel"; Nancy Moses lor "Oval Mirror II"; Marie , Peterson for "Animals at Dusk"; Alan Triebold for "Kitchen No. 2"; Arch Wilson for "Creation" and Albert Vandersti appen for "Let Freedom king". The most popular work displayed was Marilyn Bacon's entry, 'No Trespassing". Mrs. Bacon, a Ringwood resident, won the same honor as "choice of the j>eople" in a previous show. Of special interest was the ROBERT NEUBAUER He died at 6:15 Saturday morning, June 26, in McHenry hospital, where he was admitted eighteen hours previous. The accident occurred on River Road blacktop at its intersection with Highwood Road, a mile north of Island Lake. Sheriff's deputies said a school bus owned by the Barrington Transportation Co., driven by Patricia Ruemelin of 2136 W. Coolidge Street, McHenry, was travelling south on the blacktop when the driver noticed the bicycle on the west shoulder in the north-bound lane. Mrs. Ruemelin also saw another car approaching from the same direction and slowed so that the three would not be abreast at the same place in the road. At this moment, she told authorities, Robert turned to look behind him, and in doing so his bicycle turned into her lane of traffic. Paint from the bike was found on the bus, near a point where the lad's head struck the vehicle. Funeral services were held from Transfiguration Catholic church, Wauconda, Monday morning, with interment in the church cemetery. Robert was reported to have been enroute to play baseball with some other boys, who went on ahead. The bus was carrying children from summer school at St. John Lutheran church at Island Lake. Besides his pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Neubauer, he is survived by four sisters, Carol, Deborah, Nancy and Laura; two brothers, Charles and Michael; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Neubauer of Eimwood Park; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wolf of Orlando, Fla. The body rested at the Island Lake funeral home. Other Accidents Two motorists suffered broken arms and another driver and her passenger sustained less serious injuries in an accident. which occurred about 2:30 Tuesday afternoon on Rt. 31, at the intersection with Gracey Road. Betty Smith of 311 N. Green Street. McHenry, was travelling north on the highway when another car driven by Charles LaPlant of Crystal Lake pulieU onto the highway and made a left turn. Tho Smith vehicle struck the L&« Plant auto broadside. Mr. and Mrs. LaPlant each suffered a broken arm, Mrs. Smith was kept in the hospital over night, for bruises and a possible concussion. Her passenger, Fay Berry, of McHenry was released the same day. Two drivers escaped injury in an accident thtrt> occurred on Rt. 120, a half mile east of the city, at 5:40 Tuesday afternoon. It was investigated by state police. Charles R. King of 716 N. John Street, McHenry, was travelling cast on the highway behind another car driven by Cynda L. Radner of 2302 W. Manor Lane, McHenry. As the latter made a left turn, her car was hit by King, who was attempting to pass. King was cited for improper passing. John Crouse of 2716 Myang Drive, McHenry, suffered back (Continued on Page 8) (Continued on Page 8)

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