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THE Volume 90 -r- No. 47 -- 3 Sections MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "Serving The Cliaii-O'laMjf Region 1875" McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, MARCH 18. 1965 20 PAGES -- 10c PER COPY A Leprechaun? -- Pshaw! !» City Arts On Ordinances LUCK OF IRISH FAILS AS STORM DESCENDS ON CITY Rudi J. Photo Young Joseph Leopold seems to take little stock in all the stories about leprechauns ;-- even though it's .St. Patrick's Day and the fairy of Irish folklore, who could reveal the hiding place of treasure, seems well within reach. Regardless of family origin, the Plaindealer office force turned Irish for one day in honor of St. Patrick. Marcella Larsen, who handles our circulation department, walked in Tuesday afternoon with five green-tinted carnations which not only added that Irish touch from a visual standpoint but gave the entire office a fragrance which brought Spring to us several days in advance. Rudi J., local photographer, found that even this harmlessappearing occupation has its hazards. Engaged in the pursuit of his work in Crystal Lake last Tuesday afternoon, he was suddenly ordered from his car by a city policeman, grabbed by the coat and told to walk into ,the bank. Only after producing some identification was he free to go his way. It seems that the' McHenry businessman was sitting in his car1 studying the operation of a new camera while he waited for his son, who was on an errand in the vicinity. Someone apparently looked from the bank window, saw the camera aimed in that direction, and believing that he was attempting to gain some secret information notified the authorities. Rudi said he was just "plain scared" until the whole thing was cleared up. Someone has suggested a particular judge to whom he-might refer the matter. McHenry may seem to be a relatively safe place to drive, keeping in mind the fast increasing population, so many folks may be surprised to learn that during the twelve months of 1964 city police handled 257 accidents. Our contention that speed is the biggest contributor to accidents may never have been proved, but at least it caused more drivers to be arrested in McHenry last year than any other one violation. There were seventy-five apprehended for the offense. Miscellaneous traffic violations accounted for forty-six arrests; stop sign violations, 22; defective muffler system, 14; improper lane usage, 13; no driver's license, 9; and no valid registration plates, 7. While the number of arrests seems high, the figure is actually quite low when one considers the great amount of driving done in McHenry and the long time period covered. If the limits of the city didn't extend over a large area, and if police had those magical eyes in the back of their heads, drivers might very well have found themselves in even more trouble. The next time any of us is tempted to speed or to pass through a red light, it would be wise to remember that this might well be the time a kindly (?) officer is looking our way! Many folks interested in the beauty of the landscape are (Continued on rage 8) HIGH SCHOOL BOARD GIVES APPROVAL TO INCREASE IN SAURY SCHEDULE FOR 1965-66 Much of Tuesday evening's meeting of the board of School District 156 was spent in a discussion with members of the welfare committee, representing the teachers, who presented information concerning possible salary schedule changes for next year. In the first step, which includes the first three years of teaching, a BA degree will be given a 3 per cent increase and an MA degree, 4 per cent. For the next five years, the scale will be 4 per cent increase for a BA degree and 5 per cent for an MA degree. In the next five years, through thirteen of teaching experience in the school, the increase will be 5 per cent for a BA degree and 6 per cent for an MA degree. Several other recommendations of the welfare committee will be studied further before any action is taken. The board agreed to completion of the "Assurance of Compliance" form with the Department of Health, Education and Welfare Regulation under Title VI of the Ci^il Rights Act of 1964. This assures compliance with the act by non-discrimination. There was a discussion of the VOTER LEAGUE TO HEAR TALKS ON POVERTY PROGRAM The Woodstock - McHenry League of Women Voters is planning a joint meeting, Wednesday, March 24, at 8 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Leonard Brody, 6809 W. Bull Valley Road, McHenry. The program, arranged by Mrs. Frank Grady, will be on "The Poverty Program". Speakers for the evening will include, Mrs. Charles Kaufman, director of public aid, McHenry county; John Thomas, assistant principal at McHenry high school; and Richard Swantz, freshman counselor at McHenry high school. The discussions will include material concerning what are the needs in McHenry county, how are they being met, and what will the future hold. possibility of expanding the driver training program, but no decision was reached. The board gave approval to attendance at thfc National School Board association meeting in Boston on April 3 to members who wish to attend. The luck of the Irish seemed to have run out with the dawn of St. Patrick's Day Wednesday. A thick liayer of heavy snow covered the ground in such quantities as to slow the wheels of progress in some cases, and stop it in others. For only the second time during a very severe winter, McHenry schools were closed, and almost all forms of service to the public were delayed. Wires which were down at Richmond Road and Maple Avenue, in the north part of the city, caused an electric failure for several hours. At St. Patrick's Catholic church, where the patron saint of March 17 is especially honored, both the 7 and 8 o'clock Masses were said by candlelight, with no organ for the choir. Some difficulty was even experienced in making telephone calls, since the great number being placed delayed the dial tones. This was a St. Patrick's Day that folks will recall for their children, when as old timers, they speak of the good old days. McHENRY MAN IS SENTENCED FOR FORGERY Earl Rushmore of McHenry was sentenced for forgery to three to six years in the state penitentiary at Joliet by Associate Circuit Court Judge James H. Cooney last Friday. On charges of a Kane county resident, he was found guilty-of forging two checks, each for $80, drawn on the McHenry State Bank. The name of Lewis Pitzen had been used. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Kindergarten registration for the 1965-66 school year will be held Friday, April 9, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. A legal birth certificate and a registration fee is necessary on the day of registration. Parents may obtain a legal birth certificate by sending to the County Courthouse, Bureau of Vital Statistics, of the county where the child was born. First grade registration will also be conducted the same day for children who did not attend kindergarten during this year. More details will appear in future issues. FILES FOR BOARD Dorothy Vick of 5206 W. Park View, McCullom Lake, filed a petition Tuesday for a seat on the board of School District 15. The filing deadline in all school districts is March 20. Young MCHS Musicians Rate Highly In State Solo And Ensemble Competition These young people won* superior ratings at last Saturday's state music contest: Front row, Cathy Thompson, Margie Ruth t accompanist), Jane Macdonald and Linda Crane; second row. Evelyn Harrison (accompanist), Nancy Fischer, Jill Johnston and Kathy Barrows; third row, Sara Borchardt. Diane Chobot, Diane Langdon and Lynn Reihansperger; top row, Steve Missman. Caul Johnson, Jon Nolan, Ray Spohr and Rodney Mauch. Cathy Ruth was absent when picture was taken. McHenry high school musicians accumulated eighty-three sweepstakes points in state competition at Evergreen Park last Saturday. . Although the exact ratings for sweepstakes have not been received, McHenry is almost, sum to be among the top five Class A schools of the twenty-four entered. Soloists. winning blue ribbon medals wore Jon Nolan, saxophone; Nancy Fischer, flute; Linda Crane, baton; Di:ine Lari'-.dnn, oboe; .S.ini IV.rchnrdl, contralto; Cathy Ruth, mezzosoprano; and Carl Johnson, baritone. Top rated ensembles w£?re two piccolo duets, a woodwind quintet and a boys' vocal quartet. Members of the duets were Jill (Continued on rage 8) SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES TO SPEAK MARCH 25 .Public Invited To Program Of Two PTA Groups A joint meeting of the McHenry High School PTA and the McHenry Community PTA will be held on Thursday, March 25, at 8:15 p.m., in the Junior high school. This combined meeting, which takes the place of the regular March meeting of the McHenry Community PTA, will be an open meeting held for the purpose of introducing all candidates who have filed petitions for school board in Districts 15 and 156, in accordance with the non partisan policy of the PTA. The election will be held April 10, and this meeting will be the only opportunity for the public to see' and hear the candidates. E^ch candidate will be invited to attend. Pertinent questions in reference to the future of District's 15 and 156 will be handled by the administration. There will be an opportunity for the audience to mingle informally with the candidates over a cup of coffee. Present Program The McHenry Junior high concert band, which will be competing in the district contest March 27, will play three numbers selected for competition at this meeting. Mr. French, new band leader at the school, will briefly speak on the accomplish ments of the band to date. McHenry Community PTA is forming a Band Parents club to help finance uniforms and new instruments which the band has needed since its inception. Parents interested in becoming active in this club may join at this meeting. The Junior high band will be the only one in competition which does not have uniforms. The money allocated to the band by the school board is not sufficient to cover either the costs of badly needed new instruments or uniforms. Children have been denied the opportunity to participate in the band because of the need of repair of old instruments as well as the actual lack of instruments. The newly formed club hopes to have a money raising project for the needs of the band in April. ARREST WONDER LAKE YOUTH ON THREE CHARGES Robert Dickman of 3814 East Lake Shore Drive, Wonder Lake, is out on $900 bond this week following his arrest for causing a disturbance at a dance held at the Just For Fun Roller Rink Sunday night. Dickman was arrested by McHenry police on charges of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and three counts of battery. A trial date has been set for Monday, March 29, in the Circuit court in Woodstock. Motorists Hurt In Accidents Council Passes Some ; Planned ment Theodore A. Hocin of 5213 W. Maple Hill, McHenry, Barbara Jandt of 2023 W. Lincoln Trail, and the latter's passenger, Jean Jandt, were taken to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, for treatment of injuries sustained in a two-car crash oh Rte. 120, near Wonder Lake Road, Friday night. The Jandt vehicle was westbound on the highway and the Hocin car was travelling east when they collided" in the westbound lane, about a foot south of center. Hocin was ticketed for improper lane usage. As a result of this accident, another occurred moments later as Adolph Van Landuyt of 6500 Miller Road, Ringwood, and his passenger, Tom Van Landuyt, approached the scene, travelling west. He noticed one of the cars without lights and applied the brakes, but Jesse J. Berry of Woodstock, driving a truck behind Van Landuyt, could not stop in time to avoid a rear end collision. Two drivers were ticketed by sheriff's deputies following a collision of their cars on Rt. 120, near Draper Road, late Thursday evening. David Tonn of 2708 Michael, Wonder Lake, was charged with improper lane usage and not having license plates, while the other driver, James Donato of Ramble Road, Wonder Lake, was ticketed for not having a driver's license in his possession. - Both .drivers and a passenger in the Donato vehicle, Reginald Greenleaf of 8712 Ramble Road, were taken to McHenry hospital for treatment of injuries. Edith Banks of 2903 Benjamin Drive, Wonder Lake and (Continued on Page 8) Honor Leader At University Among ninety-one student leaders at the University of Illinois to'be honored Tuesday evening of this week at the annual "100 Banquet" was Kathy Curran of 207 S. Curran Road, of the Women's Independent Students Association. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Curran. Those honored were nominated from among hundreds by faculty advisers of campus organizations, including student government, theatre, music, publications, housing groups, religious foundations, military societies, athletics and recreational activities. Ray Eliot, assistant director of athletics and former head football coach, addressed the graduating student leaders on "Something to Think About." FORMER PASTOR IN AREA TAKES PART IN SELMA MARCH Wonder Lake and McHenry friends of Rev. Warren Thummel, former pastor of Nativity Lutheran church will be interested to learn that he participated in the freedom march at Selma, Ala., last week. Rev. Thummel, now assistant pastor of Trinity Lutheran "Church in Glenview, told local residents of the experience, adding that he remained terrified throughout the march. During all of the time, he held the hand of a small colored boy. Rev. Thummel said it was evident the police were not enjoying the job required of them. In spite of the unpleasantness of the trip South, he expresses satisfaction for having taken part. He made the trip with Rev. Noah Enbody and Rev. Frank Kirchner of Northbrook and Rev. William Lesher of Chicago, travelling as far as Atlanta by plane and then by bus to Selma. Following public hearings and extensive work and study on the part of the McHenry Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, the City Council on Monday night of this week passed amendments to present ordinances. In the first report presented, the Zoning Board of Appeals, with Chairman Richard Zieman present, recommended amending the Special Use section of the zoning ordinance by adding a "Planned Unit Development". This makes provisions for the new concept of residential planning of subdivisions of forty acres or more. Parks, playgrounds and open areas are set aside and variations allowed in some lot sizes. In order to control the density of use, the Zoning Board recommended that no such variation exceed 25 per cent and worked out a formula as an example. This part of the amendment was reported to have taken many hours of study. Recommend Change At the same hearing the Zoning Board recommended a change in an area at the corner of Crystal Lake Road and Waukegan Road from "1-4" Heavy Industrial District to "B-3" Commercial District. In a previous study of the area it was found that the small area involved could not meet the requirements set forth for heavy industry. The Zoning Board approved amending to allow "B-2" uses in "B-3" districts, but excluding "B-3" uses in "B-2' recrea* tional districts. In the report of the combined Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission on the appli? cation of the city for amendment to the Subdivision Control Ordinance, clarifications were set forth to update specifications pertaining to roadways, curb and gutter, sidewalks and other procedure that should prove beneficial in further expansion and developments in the city. Support The Red Cross Drive AUXILIARY TO HOSPITAL GIVES SCHOLARSHIP Applications have been sent to McHenry, and other county high schools by the woman's auxiliary to McHenry hospital, which each year offers a $100 scholarship for three years. These scholarships are applicable to cost of training for nurses, laboratory or x-ray technicians, physical therapists, dieticians or any related hospital profession. Any young man or woman who qualifies for the training is eligible to apply by notifying Mrs. Walter Carlson, chairman, no later than April 15. The winner will work for one year at McHenry hospital after graduation, and will be selected before the closing of the current school term. McHENRY POLICE OFFICERS ATTEND STATE INSTITUTE Sgt.' Richard Clark, juvenile officer for the city of McHenry, and Sgt. Kenneth Espey, also of the local department, attended the fifth training institute presented by the Illinois Juvenile Officers association, held Thursday, March 11. in Joliet. The theme of the institute was "Comprehension, Communication and Cooperation," with special emphasis on cooperation between juvenile officers with line officers. Guest speakers were A. M. Andrews, instructor- for the Police Training Institute, University of Illinois; Joseph Guinta, consultant. Juvenile Officers information file. Rolling Meadows; and Miss Harriet White, community relations coordinator, Chicago police department. * The citizens' advisory council and high school board will meet this Thusrdays evening in the cafeteria' ;n K p.m. Local Area Residents Aid YMCA Fund Driv ttend Kick-Off I <4 I; f HM McHenry area residents have taken a lead in the fund drive and other activities of the Lake Region YMCA. Among them are Ralph Slippick, Mrs. Marge Webber, Mrs. Harriet Johnston, Mrs. Beatrice Newkirk, Don Sea ton and Stan Bjorkman. POSTPONE DINXER The snow storn caused i>ostponement of the spaghetti dinner planned for Wednesday evening by the McHenry Kiwanis club for the benefit of fhe local hospital. The dinner will be rescheduled for another date in the near future. Purchasers of tickets arc asked to hold them for further announcement. Jergen Kopanke, 22. of Sycamore. a teacher in Locust school. Marengo, was killed last weekend in an unto accident Surgeon Will Speak To Medical Society Dr. Eugene Narsette, attending surgeon at Resurrection Hospital, Chicago, and clinical instructor in Surgery at Stritch School of Medicine, will address the McHenry County Medical Society at their March 18 meeting. This will be a dinner meeting beginning at 7 p.m. at Martinetti's in Crystal Lake. The subject of Dr. Narsette'i talk will be "Intestinal Obstructions in Children." General solicitation campaigners for the Lake Region YMCA 1965 fund drive, meeting at a kick-off dinner, heard Jessee S. Mudgett call for vigorous inter-agency cooperation to provide for a construction environment for all youth. Mr. Mudgett was the keynote speaker for the dinner which was attended by more than seventy fund campaigners as well as members of the board of directors. (Continued on Page 8)