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jgf. «Vl £V'. it \\i ri " • "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Volume 91 -- No. 19 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 2. 1965 20 Pages -- 10c Copy CRASH KILLS McHENRY MOTHER OF FOUR McHENRY SCHOOLS OPEN NEXT WEEK Kiusin' and Meanderin H; » •llf^ Thousands Of Public, Parochial Students Will Resume Studies As though the school year weren't long enough now -- with graduations held well into the month of June -- our legislators at Springfield have seen fit to amend the law making it compulsory to hold classes 185 days each year, an increase of five. The necessary revision of calendars may be good news to harried parents, anxious for the start of a new year. The feeling is not shared by a few thousand students in the Mc- Henry area or their teachers, who are just now recovering from a long winter and very, very long spring devoted to education. In the gloom of Monday morning. Co-worker Bill Moore called our attention to a flock of geese flying south over Boone creek, with a reminder that perhaps we had better look for our winter coat. In a rush to look for ourself, we detected a sudden turn of the entire flock to the east. Our spirits soared, taking encouragement in a hope that possibly the birds may only have been teasing. A hew season begins for Mc- Henry's Girl Scouts, and from the plea of the community's few Scout leaders for more help, many prospective members may never benefit from the knowledge, skills and companionship offered through this wholesome program. It reminds us of the great number of parents who rejoice with the start of another school year, happy that a teacher can relieve them in a mass "baby sitting" project. We pay taxes to educate the young, and it becomes quite expensive when we spend that kind of money for other than just that -- education. As far as the Girl Scouts are concerned, there is no tax, but there is considerable work and responsibility. Public spirited women, some with no, children of their own, have given generously of their time to maintain a program which has flourished in our country for at least fifty years. It seems only fair that where possible, mothers whose children benefit from the program assume their share of responsibility for its success in our community. Columnist Inez Young walked into our office last Friday afternoon, still a bit jittery from efforts to type her Holiday Hills column in the • safety of the crawl space of her home during Thursday evening's storm. She wondered, seriously, if the doctor might have | s o m e " j i t t e r " p i l l s s i m i l a r t o ] those prescribed by the veterinarian for dogs to make the July Fourth fireworks noise bearable. In a busy world, we sometimes find time only to take occasional note of how we, as an individual, are progressing Anyone who feels at all smug about his accomplishments should take a minute or two to marvel at those of two handicapped fellow citizens. On one day recently, driving down Main street and through Johnsburg, we couldn't help but notice the beautiful hand work of Walt Freund and Clarence Smith. Both men lost their sight many years ago, yet have amazed their families and friends with the expertness of their work. In a window in front of the Freunds was one of the beautiful inlaid wood pieces for which this former professional punching bag performer has long been known. In front of the Smith residence were the various pieces of furniture which the Johnsburg man has made with such precision over the years. Anyone who would benefit by a humble thought for his own accomplishments would do well 1o spend a lew moments looking--"at what these two men continue to achieve daily. (Continued on I\i;e Nj it % Among the 1,350 who registered for classes at McHenry high school Monday and' Tuesday of this week was 18-year-old Do Thi Kim Ngan who will be known to classmates as Mercury. The young lady, in the attire of her adopted country, is shown with Principal Marvin Martin, right, and Registrar Maurie Taylor, left. Man Hurt In Fall Off Truck Through the efforts of the McCullom Lake police headed by Chief Earl Murray, Larry Jackson, 59, received prompt attention when he fell from a moving truck last Thursday. He was attempting to steady a large dresser as his step-son turned left out of Gate 6 and proceeded west on McCullom Lake road. The injured man was moving his family from the village to West Shore Beach. The weight of the dresser caused him to lose his balance and both he and the piece of f u r n i t u r e c r a s h e d t o t h e ground. Officer George. Scarbrough was the first to reach the scone since his home is adjacent to the main road and he heard the crash. His wife called the other members of the department and upon his arrival at the accident scene, Chief Murray radioed for an ambulance. Mr. Jackson was rushed to McHenry hospital, where it was discovered he had sustained fractured left knee, multiple abrasions, lacerations and contusions. He was still confined to the hospital as of Monday morning. McHENRY GIRL HURT IN MONDAY AUTO ACCIDENT Margaret Karas, 18, of 212 S. Lily Lake road, McHenry, was treated in McHenry hospital Monday afternoon after her auto collided with another driven by Gerald E. Hazel of Rockford. Hazel told sheriff's police he was driving west on Rt. 120 west of Lakemoor, when the Karas car made a left turn in front of him. She was ticketed for failure to yield the rightof- way. No one was injured when two cars collided Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Rt. 120 and Lily Lake road. State police said Royal Falch of 1203 Charles srteet, McHenry, was travelling west on the highway when another auto driven by Aldis Sineth of Chicago made an improper turn from Lily Lake road onto Rt. 120. HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION When high school registration is complete this fall, there are expected to be 400 freshmen, 360 sophomores, 340 juniors and 285 seniors. Five-Year-Old Beauty New Miss McCullom Lake A new year in McHenry's public schools starts next week Tuesday, Sept. 7, and the following day for parochial students. There will be a general meeting of all teachers in Districts 15 and 156 on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. in the high school auditorium. The remainder of the morning will be devoted to preparation for the students' arrival for afternoon sessions. All freshmen will become,acquainted with classes and teachers at an abbreviated schedule which starts at 12:30 p.m., while grade pupils will begin their afternoon sessions at 1 o'clock. Busses will make trips on a schedule in keeping with these starting times. Wednesday Sessions High school sessions start for all four classes on Wednesday at 8:10 a.m. and for other public schools, 8:25. All cafeterias will be open on Sept. 8. One notable change has been made in the calendar, necessitated by the new law which increases the number of school days to 185 from 180. A day will be taken off the various vacation periods during the year, and commencement will be one day later than originally planned. Eleven new teachers and one new administrator join the M.C.H.S. faculty; seven teachers and a new administrator, at Junior high; nine at Edgebrook and one each at Hilltop, Landmark and Valley View. New M.C.H.S. teachers are pictured below. Kindergarten Opening Parents of kindergarten designated to attend morning sessions this vear are asked to ZONE CHANGE BRINGS SUIT AGAINST cirr Business Site Has Value Loss, Say Plaintiffs As the result of the adoption of the latest zoning ordinance, the city of McHenry has been named in a suit asking for a declaratory judgment, filed in Circuit court last week by Hugh and Eleanor Locker and Herman and Louise Scholle. The plaintiffs are asking that their property on Rt. 120 be lawfully used for a filling station, a request denied through the zoning change. Their bill states that the present ordinance is "ambiguous and unreasonable." The suit lists the Lockers as contract purchasers of the property from the former owners, the Scholles, in June of 1956. Since that time they have used the property for operation of a greenhouse known as Locker Flowers. Zoning Provisions A comprehensive plan for development prepared in February of 1961 found the property at that location zoned to include both their business and service stations, according to the bill. However, on March 12, 1962, the city adopted a new zoning ordinance and this time Locker Flowers was zoned B-l, commercial retail business, which includes florists but not service stations. <The suit mentions the fact that the Lockers were offered $49,000 for their property by an oil company in the spring of 1963 for the purpose of establishing a filling station The Lockers contend now that because of zoning, the property is worth about $25,000. The Council has engaged an attorney to represent the city of McHenry. BULL VALLEY MAN IS ARRESTED IN GAMBLING RAID One man was arrested Monday afternoon on gambling charges and a warrant was issued for another following a raid on what authorities describe as a horse race wire room in Island Lake service station. As a result, Lawrence McHale of Bull Valley is out on $500 bond with a preliminary hearing of his case scheduled Friday in Waukegan. Sought early this week was Salvatore V. Delaurentis of Larkdale avenue. Wauconda. who reportedly fled through a back door of the station when police arrived. The raid was made by state police, who credit Crystal Lake police and city officials for information leading to the i n v e s t i g a t i o n o f t h e S a v e More gasoline station, 509 E. State street (Rt. 176) several months ago. They learned that a separate bring the young pupils to the ' room there was leased to a school at that time. Parents Mark Davis Construction Co.. of those assigned to afternoon j which they believe is a ficticlasses are asked not to re-,tious name. port until that time. FIRES CAUSE MINOR DAMAGE EARLY THIS WEEK Dawn Conway, newly 'crowned Miss McCullom Lake, proudly holds her trophy shortly :ifter she assumed the title held this past year by Dawn McKim, second from right. At the left is Debbie Damiano, second runner-up; and at right. Rhonda Scarbrough, first runner-up. When apprehended, McHale is reported to have had an estimated 1,000 betting slips in his possession in addition to more than $500 in currency. Other evidence was also said to have been uncovered indi- Two fires of a minor nature ca^ng it was a clearing caused some damage early this P"int for bets. week. About 6:30 Monday evening, Intruder Takes TV flames started in the old pump o-.*- x ± r* . « house V.t Lakeland Park. Fire- betS At Spring Grove men believe children may have been playing in the building . Tne sheriff s office has been prior to the fire, which caused 'nves^igating a burglary which about $100 damage. occurred last week at the Pre- Shortly before noon Tuesday s|on E. Wolfe home, 1622 Rt. npon cio-n r\rt Purli/'c "Flrivn- 12, Spring Grove. Wolfe told authorities In spite of the 50 degree temperature which prevailed Saturday night, enthusiasm of the assembled crowd was high as five-ye^r-old D£\yn Conway was crowned Miss McCullom I-iko 19(55'by Dawn McKim." i,i:;l year':, queen, during the Annual Summer Festival. The new reigning "monarch" is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Conway, 5117 W. Orchard drive, McCullom Lake. The Conways have resided in (Continued on Page S) a neon sign on Rudy's Drive-, In in Lakeland Park shorted, causing a small amount of damage to the roof. NURSES MEETING The McHenry County Nurses association will meet Thursday, Sept. 9, at 8 p.m. in the dining room of Memorial hostwo portable television sets and a record player valued at more than $200 were taken. Discovery of the theft was made by the family when they returned from a trip. VETERANS MEET WANTED: GUN HAPPY STRANGER WITH $150 WEAPON A you,ng majn described as about 21 year^. of age, with dark hair, walked into the McHenry Gun Center. 3325 W. Elm street, late Tuesday afternoon and left sometime later with a 16 gauge shotgun valued at $150. Manager Gerald Mathews said the unidentified customer walked into the store in an apparent state of intoxication and wanted to puchase a gun for $2.47. Told this was impossible, he continued to look around the store, and for a few moments when Mathews' attention was turned to other duties, the intruder walked out with the gun. Numerous persons are reported to have seen him a short time later, Wandering up Riverside drive and flourishing the weapon. One resident of the area asked him to leave his yard with the gun. Amidst the confusion, the gun-happy $t ranger managed to become "lost" and police are still seeking his whereabouts. The Gun Center was the scene of a burglary totalling between $15,000 and $20,000 the previous week. City Firemen To Host Dance On Sunday, Sept. 5, firemen of Company I will sponsor their tenth annual dance, to be held at the V.F.W. clubhouse. Festivities will begin at 9 o'clock. The dance is the only fund raising event sponsored by the firemen. Proceeds received ih the past have been used to purchase a public address system, uniforms, rescue breathing equipment and for care of the personal needs of tlie firemen, according to John J. Shay, public relations director. The entire community benefits from the excellent services provided by McHenry firemen, who deserve support of this event. PROMOTION FOR HOLIDAY THEME OF RETAIL MEETING Retail merchants are reminded of the meeting to be held Tuesday evening, Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 107 of the high school. Christmas promotion ideas will be given preference as businessmen make plans for the holiday season ahead. It is expected that some decision will be made as to the type of contest which will be held. Decorations will also be included in the discussion. Last year's promotion included valuable prizes which went to numerous winners. The two previous years, trips to Florida and the New York World's Fair were awarded. Florence Wallace Loses Life When Car Crashes; Man Dies In Explosion Plaindealer Office To Close Labor Day The Plaindealer office will be closed on Monday, Labor Day, and also the preceding Saturday morning. Regular news will be accepted until 3 p.m. Tuesday, but it is suggested that where possible, news items and advertisements be submitted in advance of the weekend. Display and classified ad deadlines remain as usual. Correspondents' columns must be submitted in accordance with the usual holiday schedule in order for the newspaper to be published at the usual .time. YOUNG MARINE TELLS ESCAPE FROM VIET CONG Ride Into Enemy Village Brings Heavy Attack Last week Mr. and Mrs. Peter O. Fischer expressed concern that so much time had elapsed without word from their Marine son, Peter M. Fischer, serving in Viet Nam. This week the long awaited letter arrived, and convinced them that their fears were not unfounded. The young serviceman provided the understatement .of his letter in the opening words, "I've seen quite a bit of action since you heard from me". Peter continued to describe Friday, Aug. 20, as "a day 1*11 never forget as long as I live." Along with the sergeant, he was taking a sailor, truck and supplies to another unit located 10 to 20 miles out of Da Nang. He said they seemed to have gone a long distance when they finally realized they had passed their check point 10 miles back and were located in the midst of the village of Viet Cong. He adds that the enemy was almost as surprised as they were. With the sergeant making a quick Uturn, they suddenly opened up on us. Returns Fire Fischer continued: "I jumped out of the cab and returned fire in every direction I saw fit. When I reached the rear of the truck a grenade hit the side of it. I thought it was all over. When I climbed onto the truck the V.C. were once again returning fire anywhere between ten to twenty of them. Only God knows what kept me j going during this ambush and: . while I was on the back of the! The deceased is survived by I his wile, Mary, and eight (Continued on Page 8» I children. A McHenry resident of a year, Florence J. Wallace, lost her life in a one-car accident which took place early Sunday morning, Aug. 29, on Bay road, 75 feet west of Weingartner road, near - the Pistakee Bay "Y". Mrs. Wallace was enroute to work as a waitress at the Sail Inn, Fox Lake, when her auto apparently went out of control and crashed at 2 a.m. William Moore of Wonder Lake was passing by, noticed the car, without lights, and stopped. Unable to arouse the accident victim, he hurried to the nearby Clarence Keim home, where a call was made for the Johnsburg Rescue Squad. Although alive when they arrived on the scene, Mrs. Wallace was declared dead by the time she reached McHenry hospital. Sheriff's police said she was east-bound on Bay road, went over the crest of a hill and applied the brakes. Skid marks extended 165 feet and veered to the left as the auto travelled in a half circle and then struck a tree with the right side of the front door. Mrs. Wallace was pinned behind the wheel. Eighteenth Fatality The deceased, eighteenth fatality of the season on McHenry county higways, was born March 29, 1932, in Chicago. The family had resided at 2516 W. Clara street, McHenry, for about a year. In addition to her husband, James, who is in the structural steel business, she leaves four children, Victoria, 11; Cynthia, 7; James, Jr. 4; and Mary St. Clair, 2 1/2; her mother, Mrs. Ruth- Finn, and a sister, Kathleen Finn, both of Round Lake Park. The body was taken to the MacGillis funeral home, Round Lake. Services were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday in St. P a u l ' s L u t h e r a n c h u r c h , Round Lake. Burial was in Avon cemetery, near Grayslake. Local arrangements were made by the George R. Justen & Son funeral home, where an inquest was continued by Coroner Theron Ehorn. Guy E. Sablein A Glen Ellyn man was killed in an unusual accident which occurred about 6:30 Monday evening, Aug. 30, at Fox Lake. Guy E. Stablein, 39, was putting gas in his cabin cruiser at Watts Marina when it exploded and threw him into the water. He sustained severe burns on the head and was pronounced dead on arrival at McHenry hospital. A coroner's jury was sworn in and the inquest continued until Sept. 11 at 10 o'clock at the Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home. New To MCHS Faculty Glenn Humphrey Math Helen B. Driseoll French Robert Swartzloff Math (•aye Boland Typing Bookkeeping The veterans of World War pital, Woodstock. The program I. McHenry Barracks, will hold j "Cardiac Nursing", will be their next meeting on Thurs- j given by Dr. Margaret Phil- <lny evening. Sept. 2. at S p.m. lips, in the Legion home. i Itertellottl A^sklant l'i'iliii|i.il Susen Berg Kitglkh (ilen Anderson C'oae It - I nil. Ark Judith Hawkinson English v. I