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enly; Q oe£ If The International Sidewalk Sale, with its overtones of dediion toward making Marine Day festivities a prayerful hope for irrational peace, brotherhood and justice, headlines activities McHenry during the day Saturday, July 20. Mayor Donald P. Doherty dedicated the observance toward rotherhood and peace when he issued the proclamation to call 3ntion to the international flavor of the Chamber of Commerce- %onsored merchandising attraction. McHenry will have its first International Day Sidewalk Sale llowing two months of extensive planning. Many businesses in cHenry will represent one or more of the nations of the world. will be flown throughout the business districts. Tremendous 'ues and bargains will be available on this day rally at all partipating merchants. , Matinnal costumes from many countries around the world will be worn by the personnel of the various businesses. Travel pamphlets and brochures will be available at some of the businesses. , Entertainment and refreshments will be available. • v The "Fire Ball 8" will play music in all parts of the McHenry business community between 2 and 5 p.m. Though, some of the business streets will be closed to vehicles, ample parking will be available. Here's a list of some of the stores participating and the country they will represents Boy Scouts - U.S.A.; Agatha Shop - Japan; Ted's Bootery - Poland; Ben Franklin - England; Ann's - Tahiti; Boiger's - Germany. Drapery - France; Carey- Iceland; Genevieve's - Denmark; Gladstone - Mexico; Jim's -- Italy; Richards - Sweden. Shay's - Ireland; Collector's Den - Turkish Market^I. Canada; Casual Shoppe - France; Ernie - Bermuda; Vy< Czechoslovakia. Stephen* s - Switzerland; McHenry Bakery Denmark; Pin Curl - Scotland; Town & Country - Ireland; Justen Furniture - Spain. Gies Shoes - Mexico; Riverside Retail - UJS.A.; DOT'S Old Bridge - Hawaii; Bimbo's - Italy; Nye's Drugs - Germany; Market Place - U.S.A. x A plaque will be presented to the best-decorated store at the McHenry Marine Festival dance held at the VFW Saturday night. Thursday, July 18 - 7:30 p.m. Family night in city park. The "Back Roads" of McHenry, will be featured teen band. Jerry G. Bishop, popular deejay of vyCFL, appearing shortly after ewa Ik Sale 7:30 will be an added attraction. Friday, July 19 - 8:30 p.m. Square dancing in the city park with the Wonder Lake Squares in charge. \ Saturday, July 20-9 ajn. International Sidewalk Sale - Shoptfta world in McHenry. Saturday, July 20-9 p.m. McHenry Marine Festival dance at VFW. Awards presented for best decorated stores at the International Sidewalk Sale. ^ Sunday, July 21-2 p.m. Marine Festival parade,ciowntown McHenry. Sunday, July 21-4 pjn. Water ski exhibition and thrill show at city beach. Sunday, July 21-7 p.m. Drum Corps Magic competition, McCracken field, with judging conducted by Tllinnfa Drum and Bugle corps association. THE "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKE S REGION 'SINCE 1875" VOL. 91 - No. 87 2 - Sections Wednesday, July 17, 1968 22 Pages - 10$ CLOSE CAMPAIGN WITH RECORD CIRCULATION Net® Critical Awarded % Prize ^ A happy "Grandma" Ruth Radtke receives check for $1,000 from McHenry Plaindealer Publisher Larry Lund. Mrs. Radtke, author of th« "Grandma Sez" column in the Plaindealer, was announced as the winner of top prize in the drive at the conclusion of the four-week campaign Tuesday morning. JLI L PLAINDEALER PHOTO A record high circulation was attained by the Plaindealer this week as the four-week subscription campaign came to a close Monday evening. As the result of an intensive drive carried on by local residents, hundreds of new subscriptions were added to the prior circulation figure of 5,600. Winner of the $1,000 first prize was Ruth E. Radtke, (Grandma Radtke) who accounted for 37,004,000 votes in new and renewal subscriptions. Mrs. Radtke, along with five other prize winners, received their checks Tuesday morning in the Plaindealer office after Square Dance Friday Feature The Wonder Lake Squares will be a colorful attraction at the McHenry Marine Festival on Friday, July 19. The Squares will dance on the tennis court starting at 8:30 p.m. The club's caller, BudRowden, will call the tips and guest caller Lyle Stacker and Jerry Spooner, will do some sing-alongs. Besides exhibition dancing, the Wonder Lake Squares invite the public to join them in dancing and will offer a free lesson to anyone interested in giving it a try. The Squares first organized four years ago, dancing twice a month at the Greenwood school. Anyone who enjoys a swinging good time and good company is invited to join in on Marine Festival diays at the free square dance in the city park on Friday, JUly 19. > ^The problem of a critical water shortage was first and most important order of business at the City Council meeting Monday night. About midnight Sunday, the waterworks department became aware that a problem existed at the No. 2 well which has been furnishing water for the entire city. It was necessary to switch over to the well at the City Hall location which will not produce the required amount needed in the city. A lowering of the reserve supply in the tower caused concern. On Monday the well was put back in use on a limited basis and the crisis eased somewhat. With an emergency existing, engineers were called in and a decision made to proceed immdiately with drilling another well at the site of the waterworks plant, drilling to a deeper level. Several plans were sifted in discussion before action was taken. The growth of McHenry indicates that another well will have to be provided in a different section of the city in the next few years. Police were sent put Monday night to advise against sprinkling lawns or any excessive use of water until the reserve supply can be built up to normal. Use of water for human consumption and fire protection must take precedence. Water tables have caused great concern in many municipalities during the past year. The level dropped 13 feet at McHenry's well in the four months. personnel of the Edwards Circulation company spent much of the night Monday preparing final vote tabulations. Their figures were then checked by four independent judges, Mayor Donald P. Doherty, Chamber of Commerce President William Nye, Harry Dean and Edwin J. Becker, Jr.^wrho certified the winners. * Following Mrs. Radtke in first place were Mrs. Eugene Nye, second prize of $600 (28,- 373,000) votes); Mrs. Phyllis Bauer, third prize of $300 (27- 486,000 votes); Mrs. Frances Weingart, fourth prize of $200 (21,467,000 votes). Fifth place winner with 18,893,000 votes was Mrs. Doris Low, who wins $100. ADDITIONAL MONEY Some of the prize winners received more money because they were paid the prize or their commissions on all sales at 20 percent, whichever was the greater. All candidates who did not win prizes received the 20 percent commission. Members of the Plaindealer staff expressed gratification at the success of the campaign and thanked all of the candidates for their enthusiasm in widening the newspaper's coverage area. Publisher Larry Lund said, "If s a challenge to all of us to put out an ever better, ever growing Plaindealer because we want to broaden this larger readership still further." The campaign was conducted by Glenn and Gladyce Edwards, Pearl and Shirley Williams of the Edwards Circulation Co., of Hazel ton, Iowa, who have work- PREMATURE BABY FLOWN TO PEORIA BY HELICOPTER Excitement prevailed in the parking lot back of McHenry high school Friday afternoon when a premature baby boy was placed aboard a helicopter and hurried to St. Francis Premature center in Peoria. The little fellow was born Friday morning at 8:42 a.m. at McHenry hospital to Mr. and Mrs. James Stilling of 3310 W. Second street, McHenry, weighing in at a little over 3 lbs. The helicopter, with 'a registered nurse from the Peoria hospital, arrived in the city shortly before 3- o'clock in the afternoon and took the baby to -the center, where he was reported "holding his own" early this week. FIREMAN HERO SAVES YOUNGSTER FROM DROWNING Scott Rehberg, 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rehberg of 2311 Manor Lane, Eastwood Manor, has a McHenry fireman, a member of Company I to which his father also belongs, to thank for being alive today. The youngster narrowly escaped drowning near the local beach Sunday afternoon while the attention of hunr dreds was centered on the water fights. Rehberg was assisting with the afternoon program while his wife and children were (HI the beach. About 3:30 o'clock, Scott managed to go about 25 feet outside the authorized swimming area, beyond the buoys set up by the city. It was Terry Gough, 11, of 3615 Freund avenue, son o£ Fire Capt. Gary Gough of Company I, and Tim Doyle, 12 of 1502 N. Green street, who saw the struggling child alls they saL. the east side of the fire truck, facing the beach area. Recalling his first aid instruction used in Boy Scout training, Terry realized the water might be too deep for him to make the rescue. As he and Tim watched Scott disappear beneath the surface of the Water, Terry ran to the opposite side of the truck and summoned Tom Diedrich, who was acting as engineer, pumping water for the fights. Diedrich, a fireman with the background of a Red Cross first aid course to his credit, found the direction when Scott's head bobbed to the surface momentarily and then disappeared. Fully clothed, Diedrich dove into the water and swam the approximately 25 feet to the general vicinity, where he continued to grope until he found the unconscious child and brought him ashore. A visiting fireman administered mouth to mouth resuscitation and within a few minutes Scott responded. Winners In Drive msm m 3 i-.-m • +, •« r* .. ,*:2& Finalists -- all prize winners -- in the Plaindealer subscription campaign are shown just before announcement was made of their standings Tuesday morning. Left to right, they are Alvera Nye, second place; Phyllis Bauer, third place; "Grandma" Ruth Radtke, first prize winner; Doris Low, fifth; and Frances Weingart, fourth. PLAINDEALER PHOTO ed in all parts of the country. Edwards explained that the new subscriber^ were almost entirely within the McHenry trade area. A number of the contestants requested the Plaindealer to publish their thank-you notes expressing appreciation to those who helped them in the campaign. IN APPRECIATION "GRANDMA" RUTH RADTKE - "Words fail me when it comes to expressing my deep and sincere thanks to everyone with whom I have had such wonderful cooperation and association during the campaign. "One of the most thrilling experiences of my life will always remain in my memory as the most gratifying also - the opportunity which canie to me through this event, to meet so (Continued on page 5) iminary is^g For County Queen "Salute To Beauty" Chosen Theme For Opening Fair Night Beauties all! That's how one press representative reacted when he saw the thirteen Miss McHenry County candidates last week at the preliminary judging! Hie bldndes, brunettes and redheads paraded before the five judges in swim suits and formals and participated in an interview -- all part of the pageantry leading to the crowning of the new Miss McHenry County on Thursday night, Aug. 1. The McHenry County Fair will be held Aug. 1 to 4 and this event is the main attraction opening night. This is the twentieth anniversary year of this event, and the theme for this year's contest is "Salute to Beauty". The girls carried red, white and blue flowers when appearing in formals. Centerpieces on the tables were photos of past Miss McHenry County contestants. Around the room stood giant photos of all previous winners. Pam Pagles provided organ music throughout the evening. Mrs. Van Sells, WKRS, mistress of ceremonies, present- (Continued on page 5) MOBILE X-RAY UNIT The Mobile Chest X-Ray sponsored by the McHenry County Tuberculosis association will be in operation in Woodstock on Friday, July 19. The unit will be located, as usual on the south side of the court house. The hours for obtaining an x-ray will be 12:30 to 5 and 6 to 8:30 p.m. Mall Presents Entertainment . In keeping with Mayor Doherty's proclamation that Saturday, July 20, be designated "International Day" in McHenry, the Green Street Mall plans to present entertainment from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. In front of the McHenry Savings and Loan Association, the McHenry Boy Scouts will erect an Indian Village. Pony rides for the children will be offered throughout the day and Illinois Sesquicentennial Flags will be sold. The organization is sponsoring an International Bargain (Continued on page 5) WATER POLLUTION FILM The public is invited to view a film, "Water Bill USA", at 7:30 Wednesday evening, July 17 in the Legion home, sponsored by the League of Women Voters. The film concerns the pollution referendum issue which will appear on the November ballot. mners A smiling Marine Festival queen, Miss Ardelle Voeltz, presents first place plaque in Sundays water fights to Dick Dammyer of the winning Algonquin team as Jack Pierce of the second place Johnsburg team, Phil Parker of the third rated Woodstock city team and Nels Jensen of the fourth place Huntley team look on. The fights attracted hundreds to the beach on Riverside drive, where the extreme heat and humidity of Sunday were almost forgotten as the various teams exhibited skill in the elimination contest. PLAINDEALER PHOTO