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/>-N Volume 92 -- No. 2 -- 3 Sections *SERVINQ THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE M75* THURSDAY MAY 5.1966. McHENRY. ILLINOIS 24 Pages -- 10c Copy NEW AREA SHOPPING CENTER $r * ; f Serving in public office may have its compensations, but few of us who are served realize the tremendous responsibility of their positions. We are thinking, in particular; of the office of supervisor in a fast growing township. Talking with Our own Supervisor Walter Dean this week, we learned that between seventy and ninety calls are received each week regarding some problem believed to be within his jurisdiction. Sometimes answers to problems are not immediate, and in other cases the answers may lie beyond the realm of the office holder. Not every community is as fast growing as McHenry, and while this situation is desirable, there is no doubt that the problems multiply along with the population. A good deal of patience and understanding is needed today -Sometimes more than some of ua are able to muster under trying conditions. We recall that last Sunday was May Day, which has come to have a different meaning than we remember as a youngster. Today, the observance is of a patriotic nature, whereas* our own recollections are of pretty May baskets filled with spring flowers and candy left on our doorstep, mostly by anonymous friends. But if May Day has changed, it is not the only part of Spring that has done so. Where have the neighborhood baseball games disappeared? There are still roller skaters, but it's al- . most necessary to- go • inside a ' rink to see them. And what ' ever happened to hop-skotch? The answer to "what hap- . pened?" must lie in skate • boards, modern model airplanes and a few other attractions for youngsters that also will someday find themselves relegated to the attic to gather dust in favor of something new. Even in a fast moving world, twenty-five years is a considerable span of time in anybody's book. For the McHenry Choral club, it was a time for celebrating -- in song, of course-- as members marked this anniversary. It was in the same MCHS auditorium where they sang last-Saturday and Sunday evenings that a very small group rrTctde their unauspicious start in 1941. Their purpose then, as it is now, was to provide enjoyment for themselves and for others, through music. As expected, the soring program this year had its nostalgic moments, although the audience could hardly have been aware of the memories that flooded the minds of long time members. In addition to the present accompanists. Mary Ann Sharp and Irma Blomgren, we noted one of the first accompanists Dorothy Weber, in the audience, this time to take pride in the talent of her son, Bill. Also seen among pianists for whom the anniversary program was dedicated, were Verna Schlofner and Shirley (Continued on Page 5) Launch D For New Church In Above is the architect's drawing of the new Faith Presbyterian church, for which a financial campaign will be launched next Sunday. Members of Faith Presbyterian church in McHenry are planning to build a new church and will launch a financial campaign on Sunday, May 8. Norman Macdonald is campaign chairman for the project. The new edifice, to cost approximately $97,200, will be located on a five-acre tract of land at the corner of Chapel Hill and Lincoln roads just west of the Outdoor Theatre. The church, as planned by Anderson, Rehder and Yandre of Waukegan, will seat 254 worshippers, and will contain a Fellowship, hall, youth class rooms, a crib room, and other facilities for Christian education, as well as storage, maint e n a n c e , m e c h a n i c a l e q u i p ment, coat rooms, etc. Members of, the--Planning and Building committee are Earl H. Murray, chairman; and Roy E. Erickson, Mrs. David Hadley, Dale M. Maule, Mrs. Manford Peck, Mrs. James Penick, Dale T. Jenner, Jack N. Vick and Calvin R. Vyduna. The Building Finance committee consists of Norman Macdonald, George Collette, Anthony Corcoran, Kenneth Johnson and Warren Krebs. \ Since its organization eight years ago, the Rev. John O. Mclntyre has been th£ minister of Faith church, whicn is presently located in a residential type building at 1511 North Eastwood lane. Indictments By Grand Jury The grand jury last Monday returned several indictments to Judge William M. Carroll in Circuit court. All were associated with local charges or involved local residents. John Paul Grange, 17, of Rt. 12, Fox Lake, was indicted on two counts for armed robbery of Mrs. Irene Bykowski of Fred and Irene's Tap, Lakemoor, on April 14. His bond was $3,500. Randall Marchese of Draper road, McHenry, received his indictment for burglary of the William Street company, Crystal Lake, and for possession of burglary tools. His bond was set at $5,000. Alan Casey of 1617 Indian Ridge drive, McHenry, was indicted on two counts of aggravated battery as a result of the alleged shooting of Joseph Bicek on Jan. 30. Bond was established at $3,000. Gerald L. Mayfield of 3809 W. Main street, McHenry, was indicted for burglary at the home of the John K. Larsons, 3315 W. Johnsburg road, McHenry, on Feb. 11 and jewelry theft. Another indictment Tjyas made for burglary at the Louis E. Marchi residence on Trey road, McHenry on March 4, with the theft of jewelry, radio and some money. His bond was set at $3,000. TEN TOP SCHOLASTIC RATING AT MCHS Twenty students at McHenry high school have been named to the "A" honor roll this week, covering the third quarter. The four seniors who attained the coveted roll were Carl Easton, Philip Giuntoli, Pam Parkhurst and Pat Wilson. Juniors were Howard Brody, Randy Karls, Lynne Munroe and Wayne Pauly. Seven sophomores were named, David Back h a us, Cathy Bolger, John Havlik, Barb Redetzky, Sue Robertson, Carol Schuh and Leota Stinespring. Freshmen were Robert Brennan, Svlvia Helm, Michael Krickl, Clifford Morris and Caryn Peterson. SEWER, WATER FOE MEW SCHOOL ABE DISCUSSED In order to become better acquainted with sewer and water conditions in connection with the new high school, particularly with regard to bringing them up to the lot line, a meeting of interested persons was held Tuesday evening. Present in addition to school board members were Supt. of Public Works Fred Meyer, Atty. John Looze, Developer David Ladd and a member of the architectural firm of Carrington. Fridstein and Fitch. Plans were set forth and the matter of procedure was clarified for the board. In other business, five architects were present to discuss school plans in detail. Department heads attended. BLAZES CAUSE MUCH DAMAGE IN COMMUNITY Truck Destroyed Ira Fire? Home Badly Gutted In a season when grass fires usually plague firemen, they have been confronted in recent days with more serious blazes. Probably the most costly was the loss of a new panel truck owned by James Cronin of Chicago,, who brought the vehicle to McHenry Weiding last Saturday for a trailer hitch to be installed. In some manner, the gas tank caught afire and the truck was demolished. Fire Chief Ed Justen estimated the damage at about $3,400. A summer home at Pistakee Hills, owned by Emma Chvatal, sustained serious fire damage early last week Thursday morning when a blaze of undetermined origin spread through the residence. The flames started in a corner between the kitchen and living room shortly after midnight and spread to other parts of the residence. Companies 1 and 2 were .called to the scene. Burns to Ground An abandoned two-s t o r y home on Barnard Mill road burned to the ground about 10:30 Sunday night. The home had not been occupied for about a year. A garage at the Earl Paddock residence, 3012 Lincoln road, McHenry, was badly damaged when fire of unknown origin spread through the building on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Paddock had arrived home and parked the car in the garage.. about - 1. o'clock., Later she heard a noise and looked out to find the garage ablaze. Although the auto was badly damaged, the fire Was known to have started in the .garage. Companies I and n responded to the call. CAST REHEARSES FOE BIG TALENT SHOW ON MAY 6 A busy Viet Na-Mom Airlift cast is rehearsing for the big show they will present Friday evening, May 6, at 8 o'clock in Junior high school. They promise something of interest for everyone in the form of real family type entertainment. Folk song enthusiasts will enjoy the Neo Trio and Wednesday's Children. Wally Kuhns, Shirley Smith and Susie Eckmann will provide vocal versatility, while the Versalaires and Messengers will be heard in instrumental numbers. Other favorites will include Emcee June Martini, who entertains with son? and wit. Country western favorites, Jack and Gene, and the Blue Ridge Playboys will have the audience foot_ stomping and hand clapping for more. The Gardiner dancers, Maureen Moran, Sherri Stanley and Nancy Gardiner will captivate the crowd with pom pom, modern jazz, go-go and Hawaiian dance numbers. Others Entcrtuin The Carpet-Baggers, Dixie- The McHenry Market Place Mlsf': yflS!Hr Above is an architect's drawing of the McHenry Market Place, a shopping center which will be built on six and one-half acres of land west on Rt. 120. Completion date is next fall. RAY ELIOT TO ADDRESS SPORTS DINNER MAY 11 Annual Event Will Honor All MCHS Athletes One of the most anticipated events of the year in McHenry fqr sports lovers is the annual all-sports banquet honoring athletes. This year's dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, May 11, at 6:30 o'clock at the V.F.W. clubhouse, sponsored tyy the Chamber of Commerce, tife Veterans of Foreign Wars and the high school board of education. Honored will be participants in football, cross country, basketball, wrestling, baseball, track and golf. (Continued on Page 5) RAY ELIOT James Ruemelin, commander of the V.F.W. post, will give the welcome and Rev. Fr. Eugene Baumhofer, the invocation. Present Athletes Athletic Director L. J. Mc- Cracken will introduce the coaches, who, in turn, will present the athletes and cheerleaders to those in attendance and will present trophies. Guest speaker will be Ray Eliot, assistant director of athletics at the University of Illi- Man Fae@s Charge I,eonard Larson of 2706 Sterling, McHenry, will answer charges of disorderly conduct when he appears in Branch I court, Woodstock, May 10. Larson was apprehended last Saturday by sheriff's police following a reported armed robbery which he made to police on April 24. The report was made, according to police, with no grounds to believe that the offense had been committed. The McHenry man told deputies the armed robbery occurred at the Golden Tables, Rt. 47, Woodstock, when a lone gunman forced Larson to turn over $50 to him. CLEAN UP CONTINUES Clean-up Week will continue through Saturday, May 7. City trucks will drive through the streets of McHenry for pickups daily. Refuse should bp placed on the tree bank. No garbage will be taken. «. NEWSPAPER BINGO WINNERS Names of Newspaper Bingo winners and pictures of many of them appear on Page I, Section 2, of this issue of the Plaindealer. Kindergarten registration for 1966-67 has been scheduled for May 18 and 19 in the Johnsburg public school cafeteria. nois since 1960, following his retirement from active coaching after twenty-eight years of service, twenty-three of which were at his alma mater, Illinois. Eliot was elected president of the American Football Coaches association in 1955. He was selected coach of the year by the Los Angeles Times in 1946 and received the Stagg award trophy in 1961. As an Illini football and baseball player, a small college coach, a line assistant to Zuppke, and head coach of his alma mater, Eliot has stuck firmly to his dedicated assignmen^ in life, "a life builder of fine men." TWENTY ENTER McHENRY MARINE QUEEN CONTEST A last minute rush to seek the title of Marine Festival queen in McHenry brought the total number of entries to twenty with the deadline on Monday evening. Most recent entries include Ronee Sommers, Sue Nurse, Connie Sallman, Sue Bitterman, Terry Newkirk, Marcia Buchert, Vicky Ascola, Lynnda Stuart and Sharon Wagner. Also Barbara Jean-' Antes, Cindy Adams, Lynne Munroe, Sandra Fry, Kristine Chelini, Barbara Murphy and Mary Jane Hodges. Well known judges from -ftie entertainment field and in public life will select the winner on Monday, June 13. The winner and her mother will receive an all-expense-paid trip by plane to Hollywood for three days, with arrangements to be made by one of the committee members, Lou Consago. They will stay at a downtown hotel, and during their stay will visit at least two major studios and watch a film in the making. They will also have an opportunity to meet several stars. An added treat will be pictures taken of the McHenry queen with film stars at Paramount Studio. Pictures of eight candidates appear on this page, others will be printed in the next issue. Ground will be broken on May 20 for a new shopping center to be located at 4400 W. Route 120, to be known as ,f McHenry Market Place. J The building area, now leased, covers 54,000 square feet, with 12,000 square feet for additional tenants. Knowa occupants of space in the center are Piggly Wiggly, Mays Dfsig, Goodyear Tire &. Rubber, Hornsby's V a r iety Store, Commercial Credit, One- Hour Martinizing, Beauty and Barber-- Shop and Hughes Equipment {coin operated laundry). -T,- KL'J&rSphy & Company, of Northfiefti; developers, announced this, week that they are working toward an Oct. 27 completion date. The start of construction was delayed: -to later this month because of a strike of the International Operating Engineers. The Mfiritet Place will occupy what is-known as the Steffens property, which was annexed to the^city in recent action and Classified for business use. Another thirty-two acres to the north of the shopping center was also annexed and designated for industrial use. STUDY GROUP OH AMERICANISM FEATURES SPEAKER The April 28 meeting of the Americanism Study Group was well attended. After a brief business meeting, the group listened to a tape, "I was A Slave In Russia" by John Noble. At the next meeting on Thursday, May 12. the speaker will be Rev. Paul Lindstrom of Lake Zurich, who will choose as his subject "Communism And The Church".-- Interested persons are invited to come to Room 110 in the high school at 8 p.m. GRANT FRANCHISE TO IMPROVE TV PICTURE IN CITY At the meeting of the City Council this week, a franchise was granted to All-Channel T.V. Systems, Inc. to service residents of the city with a large central antenna to improve television pictures and reception which will bring in channels now difficult to get with ordinary installations. The antenna will be outside the city and will also provide the service for those in the area. The central antenna plan will be "available on a voluntary basis for . those who wish to consider the plarf? Several persons with color T.V. h;ive shown interest in the plan during the past months while the council was investigating the advisability of granting a franchise. An ordinance governing the operation has been referred to City Attorney John E. Looze and will be presented to the council. Following a report on survey (Continued on Page 5) MARINE FESTIVAL QUEEN CANDIDATES Kfohiiwitoia.i MAKY JANE HOIHiES It A Kit AR A AMES KIIARON NAi.NIR SANDRA l'RY kristim: ciiklini LYNNi: Ml NROi: HA,,.,- 1 •- CARRARA Ml Rl'IiY 4 SNDY ADAMS \