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Volume 92 -- No. 9 -- 3 Seclions •SERVING THE CHAIM-O^LJjLKEB REGION SINCE l#7S? THURSDAY, JUNE 9.19G6 -- McHENRY, ILLINOIS 26 Pages -- 10c Copy HOLD PRIMARY ELECTION JUNE 14 Thousands Expected At Polls Tuesday In • i i Diane Fell Sue Melneke . Cheryl Stahlman Ken Etten Terry Kolerio •H.llllf Sherry Gehrke ILynn Krebs Joann Whiting Carl Easton Catliy McMillan i Sue Brown Tom King Barbara Howe Wendy Sayler C. Anderson Glen Decker Pam Parkhurst Thos. Tomlinson Rick Ruzicka An interesting and impressive Honors Day program attracted a large senior class to the McHenry high school gym, along with the entire student body, on Wednesday afternoon, June 8. Awards, kept secret until the program, were presented as an air of excitement prevailed with each announcement. Among t h e presentations were Kiwanis club, Cheryl Stahlman and Thomas Tomlinson, with Sally Dresdow and Kenneth Etten as alternates; John Dreymiller awards, Carl Easton, with Donnis Blake as alternate; Pan Hellenic, Lynn Krebs, with Wendy Sayler as alternate; and Carl Buckner scholarship, Sherry Gehrke, with Mary Ann Serbin, alternate. The chorus scholarship was won by Terry Koleno, with Cfis. Fossum as alternate; Tenth Legion, Pam Parkhurst, and Laura Christensen, alternatet- P.T.A., Joann Whiting, wltC; Carolyn Anderson, Alternate; Pep club scholarship, Barbara Howe, with Diane Srrv+th, alternate; current evefffs, Glen Decker, and Glen Olsen, alternate. Future Teachers winners were Carolyn Anderson, Sue Meineke and Cathy McMillan, with Kris Weisenberger, Sue Bockman, Frances Schneider, alternates; Spanish Club, Sue Brown, with Wendy Sayler as alternate; Louise Barbier scholarship, Wendy ~ Sayler, with Kathy Blake as alternate; Richard Bitterman scholarship, Rick Ruzicka, and Jim Morenz, alternate; Daughters of the American Revolution, Lynn Krebs; Sons of the American Revolution; Legion awards, Wendy Sayler and Ken Etten; F u t u r e B u s i n e s s L e a d e r s , Diane Fell; DeKalb award, Tom King; Arioh band award, Jon Nolan; and chorus awards, Cris Fossum and Ron Parks. Illinois State scholarship winners were named as Carolyn Anderson, Dennis Blake, Susan Brown, Marilyn Cima, Linda Davis, Kenneth Etten, Sherry Gehrke, Philip Giuntoli, Ginny Grek, Patricia Hamm, Lynn Krebs, Paul McDonald, Helena Oleszczuk, Glenn Olsen, Donna Raske, Diane Smith, Thomas Tomlinson and Robert Townsend. Illinois State scholarship winners were Philip Giuntoli, Thomas Tomlinson, Donna Raske, Linda Davis, Patricia Hamm, Mary Pliner, Cathy McM i l l a n , C i n d y A d a m s a n d Sue Brown. Winning Illinois 'stat^ feaclie r s c h o l a r s h i p f o r h a n d i capped children were Frank Schneider, Cheryl, Stahlman and Kristine Weisenberger. Individual scholarship winners were named as LaVerne Noyes and Carl Easton, University of Illinois; Ginny Grek, Simpson college; Sue Bockman, National College of Education; Ken Etten, Illinois Institute of Technology; Sherry Gehrke, University of Illinois (daughter of World War n veteran) scholarship; Sally Diedrich, Janice Schaefer and Yvonne Tony an, McHenry School of Beauty Culture. Also Danny Turner, Ann Varese scholarship of professional arts; Kathy Blake, Harvard hospital nursing scholarship; Hal Eurich, Azusa college; Linda Pierce, Manpower Business Training institute; Sue Richards, woman's auxiliary of Chicago's Wesley Memorial hospital scholarship. Exc For Sfeippimj Center CUSS OfHCtRS TO ADDRESS SESKMS AT COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM ON McCRACKEH FIELD The "good guys with the white hats" have been fighting a losing battle this week with the "bad guys", represented by Some mean little germs within us. The result has been an appearance best appreciated in solitude. Newspapers, with their constant copy deadlines, were never meant for germs who apparently have not yet heard that "the show (and the press) must go on." The June primary date is a new experience for us in Illinois, allowing more time for individual parties to campaign within their own ranks and less time for a build-up' of interparty controversies prior to the November general election. First comments on the change came our way last week, and indicated that at least a few strong party supporters feel it is better to battle the enemy than your own. Doubtless, the post-primary discussions will bring put a more general consensus of opinions on the subject. Each year at commencement time it is interesting to compare enrollments. And each time we do so, the comparisons never fail to seem unbelievable, years ago --, In 1926-^there Records disclose that forty jyere only thirty-five, graduates from M.C.H. S. Ten years later the number had increased -only another nine, to forty-four. But since then the movement has been large and steady. Even those who "grew up" with the increase could hardly have anticipated twenty-five years ago such growth as we have experienced. This year's senior class numbers 268, or about seventy-five increase for each ten years. It is for a growth such as these figures indicate, that has prompted farsighted men and women in the county to take steps toward formation of a Forest Preserve district in our county. Pros and cons" have been discussed at length in recent weeks, and even after weighing them carefully, there is a large question mark as to its success which only time can answer. The fact that the creation of such districts on a large scale is still comparatively new and that so many and varied factors enter into their success, we can only hope that this is the answef for McHenry county. Ope thing is sure--wooded land will become more scarce in the years ahead, and some answer is needed. Weather permitting, a record number of M.C.H.S. seniors will march onto McCracken field Friday evening, June 10, to participate in their last program as a class and to be presented with their diplomas by Acting Supt. M. L. Schoenholtz. In case of rain, the program will be held in Duker gym. The 268 young graduates will march to the processional, "Pomp and Circumstance", after which Assistant Principal Reno J. Bertellotti will give the introduction. Remarks will follow by Class President Glen Olsen and Vice- President Jon Nolan, and Principal Marvin C. Martin will present the honor awards for scholastic achievement. The recessional, "Procession of the Nobles" will be played by the high school band under the direction of John Leighty. Graduates The graduates are as follows: Adams, Cindy Albright, Richard Anderson, Carolyn Arend, Terry (Continued on Page 8) Parage Damage leaches $800 A fire of undetermined origin did about $800 damage to a two-car garage at the home of Mrs. Elmer Jensen on Tuesday morning, about 9:30. A passerby noticed the flames aif(l notified a neighbor, who called the fire department. Chief Ed Justen of the fire department estimated the damage done by smoke and water. Later in the morning Company I of McHenry fire district was again called to a rubbish fire near Roy Miller's bulk gas plant on Crystal Lake blacktop. Debris from the former Eby Brown building had been dumped there and in some manner caught afire. MARINE QUEEN CONTEST JUDGING SET FOR MONDAY McHEWRY GIRLS SAVE CHILDREN FROM DROWNING Donna and Anthony Congdon, children of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Congdon of Genoa City, Wis., were saved from drowning about 5:30 Tuesday afternoon. The children were bathing at the city beach and were e x p e r i e n c i n g d i f f i c u l t y . S u e Freund, 14, of 1507 Riverside Drive, and Debbie Christ, 15, of 1613 Riverside drive, came to their rescue and pulled them from the river. Company I of the McHenry fire district was called and administered aid. The children were taken to the McHenry hospital where they were found to be unharmed after their frightening episode. Excavation has begun on the new McHenry Market Place shopping center west or "McHenry on Route 120. The ground breaking ceremonies for the new center took place yesterday, June 8, a£ the site of the construction. Present at the ceremonies were, (left to right, T. H. Brophy, developer; Robert Stefper, manager of Hprnsby's McHenry store; Vern Thompson, president of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce; Edward M.owen, assistant vice-president of Piggly-Wiggly and May Drugs; Earl Walsh, City Clerk; David Ladehoff, architect and developer; Fred Meyer, Superintendent of Public Works, McHenry; B. J. Mills, assistant district manager of Goodyear Tire; A1 Bitzer, president of Illinois Coil Spring Co.; and Carl Roscher, construction superintendent of the porject. . Tenants of the new shopping area include May Drugs, Piggly Wiggly, Hornsby's, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, One-Hour Martin izing, Commercial Credit Co., a coin operated laundry and a restaurant. Most of ttie center is expected to be completed on or before Nov. 15, 1966. A limited amount of space is still available in the center. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY ( An Editorial ) A belated primary election will bring voters to the polls next Tuesday, June 14, hopefully in large numbers. Traditionally, primary elections have been avoided by a large segment of the population, chiefly because they require the voter to express a preference for party affiliation and make the desire public. While the argument against this system has some valid reasoning, nevertheless, the democratic system under which we have been governed for so many years still has no equal in the world today. It is a duty everyone should assume, to promise his vote at the polls next Tuesday. With that duty is carried another responsibility which requires that we learn more about the men and women who seek to represent us at all levels of government. We .continue to feel that the Republican party, with its view toward progress, tempered by sufficient conservative thinking to make for a healthy economy, is. the wisest choice at the polls. With this in mind, we sincerely urge a look at candidates on the white ballot before making -a decision as to which ones will best carry out their pledge of public service. After considerable study, we urge a favorable vote on the Forest Preserve District, which is fully discu.^od rlnrwhorr in this issue. The finals of The McHenry Marine Festival queen contest will be held Monday evening, June 13, at the VFW club rooms just east of McHenry on Rt. 120. In late afternoon, the twenty contestants will be interviewed by the five judges. This portion of the judging is not open to the public. The final judging will start at 7:30 p.m. and the Marine Festival Queen for 1966 should be chosen sometime about 9:30 p.m. The auxiliary to VFW Veterans Post 4600 again this year is sponsoring this portion of the contest which is a part of the over-all activities held each year by the McHenry Chamber of Commerce. A large crowd, is anticipated to attend the final judging. All of the contestants are eagerly awaiting the finals, as this year's queen will be the guest of the C. of C. for four days in Hollywood, the movie capital of the world. All plans have been completed for the young lady's stay in Hollywood. The queen and her mother will leave for Hollywood on June 27 and return on July 1. A thrill-packed four days await McHenry's queen this year. Miss McHenry Marine Festival will reign over the festival weekend from July 14 to July 17. Agreater variety of entertainment has already been planned by the Chamber committee for this year's Marine Festival. Dances, sports show, water ski show, water fights, gigantic parade and the finest Drum Corps show McHenry has ever witnessed will all be part of the celebration. Eighteen Precincts 221 Graduate At Junior High A large class of 221 students will receive diplomas from Acting Supt. M. L. Schoenholtz following a graduation program at McHenry Junior high school Thursday evening, June 9, at 8 p^n. The processional, "Pomp and Dignity" and "Tenth Regiment March" will be played by the school band, directed by Carl Kohrt,' followed by the invocation by Rev. Robert Hirsch. Principal Roy E. Willis will present the scholarship awards, Commander Albert Bianchi of the Legion will give the awards of his organization, and President Virgil Pollock of Kiwanis will give that club's awards. The graduates include Allen Adams, Sharon Adams, John Arient, Gay Baccia, Susan Baur, Karen Belt, Paul Bender, Steven Benes, Peter Benoy, Joanne Besserud; Also April Biggerstaff, Chris-, tine Biggs, Linda Blundell, Patricia Boden, Murray Bolger, Chris Borchardt, Mark Borcovan, Gary Brand, Gayle Braun, Tom Brittain and Debra Brody. Also Edward Brut, William Buchert, Terrance Burton, Michael Bye, Gary Canady, Michael Carlson, Cheryl Casar, Brenda Cleaves, Anna Coarson, Tim Coarson. Also Robert Coburn, Marilyn Conway, Philin Cooper, Robert Counley, Jill Crosier, Jack Cuevas, Wayne Cygan, Debra Davidson, Bruce Davis, Beverly Dimon. Also Robert Dixon, Marcia Dolby, Mary Dowell, Debra Droesser, Kurt Easton, William Eckhart, Robert Erber, Linda Exline, Debora Fair, Gary Fairchild. Shelia Farmer and Wayne Ferguson. Other Graduates A l s o C h a r l e s F e r n s t r o m , Frank Ficek, Vickev Ficken, Gregory Filip, Guy Filip, Jacqueline Fisher, Jojo Fliceli, Terry Fluger , Debra Fuhler, Tom Geds. Also Steven George, Irene Glus, Sandra Goettsche, Karen Grand, Arlene Grandt, Georgine Grek, Debra Groff, Keith Grossich, Mara Gutenkunst and Karen Haagenson. Also Donald Hachmeister, Lynn Hammerstein, Billie Haney, Glenn Hannemann, Harry Hans. Glenn Hansen, Guy Hansen, Allen Hasenbuhler, Catherine Hawkins, Patrice Henneberg, Robert Hess. Also Sharon Hoffman, Judith Homo, Marsha Hoots, Beth Houser, Amy Howell, Laura Hutchinson. Carol Ingersol, Carol Jaenicke, Steven Jasch- McHenry area voters will go to the polls in eighteen polling places next Tuesday, June 14, to cast their votes for favorite candidates for county, .state and federal offices. In this primary election, first to be held in June, ..Republicans will ask for a white ballot and Democrats for a yellow ballot. The polls will b& open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in all precincts that day. The only special ballot will be for a vote on the Forest Preserve district. The proposition must obtain more than fifty per cent of the votes cast on said proposition to carry. Republican Ballot U.S. Senator: Howard J. Doyle, Charles H. Percy and Lar (America First) Daly. State Treasurer: Harrii Rowe. Supt. of Public Instruction: Ray Page and Robert A. Campbell. Representative in Congress (12th District): Robert Mc- Clory. " State Central Committeeman (12th District) : Max Wildman, Robert Coulson and Dr. Raymond H. Watkins. State Senator (32nd District): A.B. McConnell, Karl Berning, Robert J. Dickson, Norman Geary, Louis J. (Lou) Goossens and Joseph F. Wolfe. Representative in General Assembly (33rd District): John "Jack" B. .Hill, Lester Cunningham, Joseph R. "Jake" Levesque and William E. Swanson. , Representative Committeeman (33rd District): Albert A. Adams. County Clerk: Vernon W. Kays. County Treasurer: Cal Skinner, Jr., Raymond A? Murphy and H. Eugene Brewer. County Sheriff: John Carroll, flay Chirempes and Melvin (Stretch) Griebel. C o u n t y S u p e r i n t e n d e n t o f Schools: Richard L. Tazewell and O.C. O'Hara. Democratic Ballot U.S. Senator: Paul H. Douglas. State Treasurer: Adlki E. Stevenson III. Supt. of Public Instruction: Donald M. Prince. Representative in Congress (12th District): Herbert L. "Hub" Stern. State Central Committeeman: John J. Gearica, John G. Green and Robert L. Tarrel. State Senator (32nd District): Albert S. Salvi. „ Representative in General Assembly (33rd District): William A. Giblin, Thomas J. Hanahan, Jr., and Frank O' Rourke. R e p r e s e n t a t i v e C o m m i t t e e man (33rd District): Theresa O. Schultz. County Clerk: Powers Mc- Guire. County Treasurer: Doris Fortier. County Sheriff: Raymond C. Suchy, Wilbert Hecht and Theresa Schultz. Polling Places Voting will take place in eighteen precincts located as follows: I, Barnard Mill Community Center, Ringwood; 2, Community Methodist" church, 3717 W. Main street, McHenry; 3, Europa Motor Sales, 3318 W. Pearl street, McHenry; 4, Johns burg Community Club, 2315 W. Church street, Johnsburg; 5 , Wonder Lake Fire House, Wonder Lake; 6, V.F.W. (Continued on Page 8) Break Ground Sindky For N< % tp (Continued on Pajjo R) Rev. Fr. Leonard Guzzardo and Mayor Donald P. Doherty arc shown taking the first shovel of dirt from property on Ringwood road last Sunday in the ground breaking ceremony for the new Legion home. An impressive ground breaking ceremony was held Sunday on property on Ringwood road, west of McHenry, for the $160,- 000 building which will house the new Legion post homo. Officiating at the . program were Rev. Fr. Leonard Guzzardo, pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic church and Mayor Donald P. Doheriy. Others present were Post Building Committee Chairman Robert Einspar, Secretary Gene Kane, Roy Homo, Thomas Birmingham, Dominic Volpendesta, Howard Cairns, Jack Cooper and Tim McCormick, all of the building committee* Construction will start early next week, with a completion date set for Nov. 1.