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8«ction One -- Page Eight THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Thursday. February 10,196G ^Install New GOP • Women's Officers Tuesday, Feb. 15 ; In which district is McHenry township Ideated, 32 or 33rd? How does the local district differ from the old one? Has McHenry county been split asunder ? All these questions Will be answered on Tuesday, Feb. 15, when J.R. Levesque, McHenry County Republican Central committee chairman, will appear as guest speaker of the McHenry Township Republican Women's club. A sea of confusion exists as to the areas covered by the new state Senate and Representative districts. Mr. Levesque will illustrate his explanation of the new districts with enlarged maps, and will answer any questidns which may arise. The meeting at the community Methodist Church, McHenry, will convene at 8 p.m. Prior to the program, a business meeting will be held, and new officers installed. The officers were elected for 1966-67 at the November meeting of the Republican Women's club. Those assuming office are President. Mrs. Tom (Boots) D«vis; first vice-president, Mrs. Jake (Connie) Johnson; second v i c e - p r e s i d e n t , M r s . G r a n t (Gerry) Ernst; secretary, Mrs. Sam (Mary Lou) Owen; treasurer, Mrs. Ted (Helen) Wickman. Busy Program February will launch a busy schedule of activity for the Republican women. The prgrams for the following months will provide the public with information and the opportunity to discuss issues and candidates to be decided in the June 14 primary. The March program will feature state Senate and state Representative c a n d i dates; April will feature county candiates; and May will be devoted to, a discussion of the proposed revenue article. The meetings have been planned as a service to the voters of the McHenry area, so participation is not confined to members of the Republican Women's club. Every interested voter is urged to attend. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the meetings, The Feb. 15 meeting will begin at 8 p.m. at the Community Methodist church. Anyone desiring transportation or further information may call Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Johnson, or in Wonder Lake, Mrs. Ernst. LOCAL RESIDENTS VOICE PROTEST ON ANNEXATION (Continued form Page 1) COUNTY SOLDIER KHLLEB M VIET MAM FIGHTING t McHenry county lost its second young serviceman in Viet Nam fighting last week. He was SP-4 Sydney Elyea, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Elyea of Woodstock, who was reported killed in action while stationed in Viet Nam with the Hq. Hq. Co. of the First Bn. 5th Infantry division and 2nd Bde. 25th Infantry division. Sydney was the fourth in his family to serve his country. His family learned that he was killed at noon Feb. 3 while guarding a radar outpost described to be on a hill and surrounded by sandbags. R3 NOROOSS - ^ Valentin® 58V TMt Nicest Cards in Jbwnl Be&^dK'S 1259 N. Green St. McHenry, III. PHONE 885-4500 and sewer facilities which the owners stated they do not need at the present time. Council members refuted this statement. Another protest was that taxes would be doubled through annexation. This was refuted as being far from accurate. After some further discussion, the group went on its way with the expressed feeling that annexation may be desired in the future, but not at this time. In contrast, another group from Lakeland Park, represented by Attorney Francis Higgins, presented a stack of petitions reported to have over 500 signatures affixed, asking for annexation to the City of McHenry. This question will be presented to the court and proper procedure followed. In other action, the council voted to advertise for a new police car. This action has been delayed a few months as finances were being guarded. It was decided that it would be false economy to expend more for repairs and maintenance on the older car now in operation. Grant Variation A report from the Zoning Board of Appeals denied the application of West Avenue Building Corporation, D. E. Johnson Tool and Manufacturing Co., Inc. and McHenry Eby-Brown Co. for a zoning change. This property has been zoned for industrial use and the petitioners asked for a variation to "B-3" Commercial. Terry Helmich, Attorney for the Petitioners, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Berman of Eby- Brown Co. presented their problem to the council and were granted a five year variation in a reversal of the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Other zoning reports on pettions, one by Herbert H. Freund and one by the City of McHenry, were tabled until the next regular meeting. Vfusin' & Meanderin' (Continued from Page 1) residents most concerned about the future of open spaice land in this area are citing figures they hope 4 will win enough votes to assure creation of a district. The Welfare Council of Metropolitan Chicago, in an open lands newsletter published recently, urges that immediate steps, be taken in the six-county area to bring county public land holdings up to the standard of 15 acres per thousand population. Based on a 1960 population, the goal for McHenry county is 1,260 acres in parks and preserves. Since none are listed, proponents of the new district feel the deficit should awaken the public to the need for its establishment. As a new semester starts in high school seniors, especially, may want to evaluate again their thinking concerning preparation for a college career as they view the new type of high quality freshman entering advanced education. The University of Illinois has stated that 98 per cent of last fall's freshmen were from the top half of their graduating class compared to 78 per cent in 1960. And 84 per cent were from the top quarter of their class compared to 49 per cent in '60. K.A.F. Geo. Freun Heads Boa ra (Continued from Page 1) HONOR STATE TROOPER FOR LIFESAVIMG (Continued from Page 1) gested riding in his squad car to the hospital. Enroute to the hospital the victim stopped breathing twice and was revived both times through Reynolds' application of mouth-tomouth resuscitation. The victim was kept at the hospital for observation of muscle spasms of the respiratory system and later released as recovered. Reynolds has been a state policeman since 1957 and has spent most of his life, in the Lake County area. The two awards bring to 181 the number of Illinois residents so honored since the Red Cross established the Certificate of Merit, its highest award, in 1913. To qualify a person must have been trained in Red Cross first aid small craft ort, water safety and must have used the training in "saving or attempting to save the life of another in an act adjudged meritorious," Morris explained. All Illinois state policemen are eligible as possession of an advanced first aid card is prerequisite to appointment and all are kept current in compliance with police policy. FORMER McHENRY BUSINESS WOMAN DIES AT AGE 82 Mrs. Amy Thonneson, former McHenry business woman fcr many years, died in St. Petersburg, Fla., Feb. 2 at the age of 82. Mrs. Thonneson, with her late husband, Thomas, operated an awning business on Riverside drive for a number of years and during World' War II operated a tent factory, under government contract, near their farm home on River road. Mrs. Thonneson died in the Bradford-P r e s c o 11 Nursing home in St. Petersburg, where she had resided for six and a half years. She had lived in the south since 1951. Her only survivors are two nephews, Harold Lund of Evanston and Robert Lund of Round Lake. The body rested at the George R. Justen & Son funeral horn#1 until Saturday morning, when last rites were conducted at 11 o'clock from the chapel. Burial was in Woodland cemetery. REV. COAKLEY SUCCUMBS TO LONG ILLNESS (Continued form Page 1) charge, he acted as chaplain at St. Joseph's hospital, Aurora, from 1946 to April, 1948, at which time he was appointed pastor of St. Patrick's in McHenry. i A funeral Mass will be sung at St. Joseph's home in Freeport Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. A Mass will be sung at St. Gabriel church, 4500 S. Lowe avenue, Chicago, Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock, with burial in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. A requiem high Mass will be sung Thursday evening at 7:30 in St. Patrick's Cat holic church, McHenry, for Fr. Coakley. • •loo oooooo«»»#. a member of the Governor's Narcotic Advisory council, was the speaker of the evening and gave a very enlightening and very well received talk on narcotics and other hazardous substances. "The preservation of 'health is a duty--our duty.' This quotation must certainly be within the minds of all of us when we review the events of the past year. It was 1965, the year in which concrete evidence became visible to the naked eye of our determination, hopes and efforts toward a transformation of McHenry hospital in providing a new building-- new facilities--new equipment --as our duty in making your hospital a center for community health service." These were the words of President Geroge P. Freund as he addressed the annual meeting of the association, He continued: "The most memorable event of the year to me was the dedication ceremony of the Bollman Pavilion on Aug. '22, held in honor of Mrs. Mildred Bollman, who, in memory of her husband, Mr. Bernard Bollman, by her gift, made it possible for this fine pavilion to be built. Reviews Year Administrator Anthony Corcoran, in his report, stated that in a review of the past twelve months, many of the thoughts of those closest to the hospital naturally turn to the building program, its progress, the constant review of the blueprints and weekly discussions with the architect. He outjined the many questions that he and others asked of themselves and added that he hoped they had been answered correctly in the past months. During 1965 there were 2,951 patients admitted and 443 babies born. A record number of emergency cases were treated --4,159*--against a total of 3,440 the previous year. Speaking for the hospital auxiliary, Mrs. Jennie H. Mc- Dermott .president, stated that the present membership stands at 190. She recounted the many thousands of hours of service given each year ,by these women working to earn funds from such events as a style show on March 23 and the annual Art Fair in June, the latter to be preceded by a Beaux Arts ball in May. Columbia is the only South American country fronting on both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. COUHTY BOARD WILL VOTE <?N HEALTH CENTER (Continued from Page 1) nois have health ant', nursing centers. t Two Methods According to law, a health center may be established either by resolution or by referendum .Chairman Buss of the Health committee said the committee had no intention of asking the public for funds, particularly because members are not aware of the needs of such a center at this time. He said the county would hope ito confine service to those aged 65 and older in the line of home nursing care. In theory, the program should pay for itself. Action on a resolution is expected at the March board meeting. A further complication was mentioned in the state law which no longer makes it necessary for children of elderly to care for the latters' medical needs even though they may be able to do so. Other Action t In other action, approval was given to permit the re-opening of a gravel pit on Rt. 176, near Burton's Bridge, with certain restrictions. Approval was also given to Doane Auto Agency in Dundee to construct a garage on nine and three-quarter acres on Rt. 25 at Algonquin road. It was revealed that during January, $26,442 was collected in delinquent personal property taxes in the county. The Motor Fuel Tax collection in December amounted to S14,421.27 for the county; Sl,- 509,18 for McHenry township and $1(200.77 in Nunda. Members learned that a resolution approved by the board at the January meeting was, given an okay by the City Council of Woodstock. The county board had agreed that, no action on disposal of the present court house would be taken without the Council approval. The county board approved the liquor license for Legion Post No. 491 of McHenry. to be used in their new clubhouse. TWO BURGLARIES REPORTED IN McHENRY AREA Twq McHenry area homes were reported burglarized in recent weeks. / The Raymond Quinn summer home at 800 W. River Terrace was reported broken into sometime after their last visit in November and this past week. Missing goods was estimated to have a value of more than $700, including a portable television and portable sewing machine. At the Russell Hopp residence, 3015 W. Scott, entrance was made after the family left the home Saturday evening. They returned to find the house ransacked and dresser drawer items spread about the floor. CAR DAMAGED About $153 damage resulted when a wire shorted on the car of an unidentified driver at the intersection of Green street and Waukegan rpad last Sunday. Members of Company I extinguished the fire. DODGE IN McHENRY 3 - 1%5's LEFT 2 - Coronet 4-Drs. I - Polara Convertible • Full 5-year or 50,000 mile guarantee • Plus 40 Used Cars to Select from SUNN DODGE -- SERVICE -- SALES -- PARTS -- 4810 \V. Rte. 120 Phone 885-7220 J Z Beautiful Satin Hearts of *yi/]r5. Steven5 Chocplates )0 to $10.00 Valentine Day Special Fresh-Packed Valentine Wrapped Mrs .Stevens Choice Assortment of Favorites "A Sweei Buy" 2-lb. Box Regularly $3.15 Beautiful Hallmark & Rustcraft Valentines Hallmark Party Goods SIFTS - JEWELRY - LINENS amts«Cani • Unfinished • Pre-finished • Light Wood • Dark Wood 4'x8' Sheets as low as 14 C s* it. ( Formerly Candy JlivA 1242 X. Uretii street McHenry 385-0097 T LOOK! one complete 8'x 12" WALL as low as CEILING £ Let us help you with all your Building and Remodeling plans. The beautiful patterns and textures to be found in ceiling tile make it an ideal ceiling material. EASY TO APPLY AS LOW AS 10' SQ.FT. Alexander Lumber Co THE BEST OF EVERYTHING FOR THE BUILDER On HighHay^l South of Main Street -- McHenry, Illinois PHONE 385-1424 ASK FUNDS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS CENTER Carl Buckner, superintendent of School Districts 15 and 156, announced that a proposal for an Instructional Materials center has been submitted to the Office of Education in Washington this week. School Districts 15, 156, 12, and 36 have recently completed this proposal under Public Law 89-10, Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education act of 1965. The project, Focus on Enlightenment, is an Instructional Materials Supplementary Educational center to serve all people in the Greater McHenry Area. The purpose of Title III is to provide needed educational ^services not now available in sufficient quantity or quality and to establish demonstrations of "exemplary" e d u c a t i o n a l p r o g r a m s . T h e center wbuld provide these services for the Greater McHenry Area. Although a request for funds has been made, there is no assurance the project will be approved. Further information will be announced in future issues. MARIAN FAMILY PARTY The Marian Central Fathers club will hold its second annual family party on Feb. 19 at Marian high school. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 8 i.m., followed by entertainment end dancing. Vcdentine Pals (Continued from Page 1) * of a chain to a jstake in the; yard. | While the rabbit doesn't complain about the ordinary fare of pellets, his culinary desires, are just about those of the' average person. Pizza is a special favorite, and the aroma, of a fresh pie in the oven pforppts- him to turn his nose high in the area and continue to sniff until someone takes pity and throws him a choice, morsel. He also is fond of apples and carrots, and whenever the refrigerator door opens, Sniffles makes a run for the kitchen to' try his .wiles on any member of the household who seems most inclined to be won over to his side. This Sniffles is no "dumb bunny"! HONORED AT RECEPTION A record number of mid-year graduates of Marquette university were honored recently at a reception in Brooks Memorial Union. Among them was Donald J. Herdrich of 1018 N. River road, McHenry, who also was comrrfissioned a second lieutenant in the U. S. Army. The Very Rev. John P. Raynor, S.J., Marquette president, and deans and directors of various schools greeted the graduates at the formal reception. 1 Want to Sell a Home? Or Buy a Home? Phone 459-4440 NORTHERN ILLINOIS REALTY SERVICE I \( ORI'OHAl I I Sign of Good Vjilie in Real Estate **4« VkgWa Meet (Roale 14) Crystal Lake, BBaefa 1 COLUNGBOURNE COLLlNGBOURNE COLUNGBOURNE BUICK-OLDS In McHenry, Illinois EARLY BIRD SALE! 1965 OLDS VISTA CRUISER Station Wagon. Air Conditioning. Plus Full Power, 6,000 mi. 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