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if*7 SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1878' H VOL 91 - No. 89 Wednesday, July 24, 1968 16 Pages - 10$ 28,000 CROWD CITY FOR SUMMER FESTIVAL Chicagoan Drowns Saturday Float Winners VycitdPs Wins Plaque Best Intermatmmml Store a The little country of Czechoslovakia is not only front page international news, it also rates tops in McHenry this week. Miss Frances Vycital and her brother, Charles, donned authentic costumes last Saturday for "International Day" in McHenry. Holding theirv first place plaque, they are shown standing in front of With the exception of the holiday season, McHenry stores --------_ have never taken on such a festive appearance as last weekend, when International Day was observed on Saturday. The difficult assignment Of judging was accomplished by Mrs. George A1 vary, Mrs. Claude McDermott and Mrs. Donald Doherty. Their choices were made after considering three things: Best representation of the country of choice; ^ most appropriate dress among employees; and the sale items best representing country. to second place behind Vycital's Hardware store were the Casual Shoppe, portraying France, second; and Stilling*s Town and Country, Ireland, third. Plaindealer Photo the attractive-window display at Vycital's Hardware store on Green street which featured two large photographs of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Vycital, both of whom were born in Czechoslovakia. Incidentally, it is one of the city's oldest business firms, having been established by Mr. Vycital in 1906. Exhibits Featured At County Fair In August Sure sign that summer is here comes with the annual reminder from Loren Massey, long time worker at the McHenry County Fair. The 1968 fair will be held Aug. 1-4 at the fairgrounds east of Woodstock, and Massey says in astrongvoice:"Wehave space available for commercial and educational exhibits for rent " --better hurry!" The fair has many sites for commercial exhibits; it is a good place to show a new product, present an educational exhibit, and reach prospects at low cost. More than 30,00p people attend the four-day event! In addition, Charles Weingart of McHenry, who heads the machinery exhibits, is welcoming contacts from machinery dealers. The office is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youth Crusade Comes To City Plans for the McHenry Community Religious Youth Crusade took more definite shape as representatives of four churches met Sunday to talk over purposes and objectives for the meeting. The dates of Aug. 12 to 17 were set for the Crusade. The place is McCracken stadium. "We want this to be a series of non-denominational religious services which will be directed primarily to the young people of our area" was the observation of Rev. Virgle Chappell, pastor of the First Baptist church. A youth team of college students from Oklahoma has been enlisted to conductthe meetings. The program each evening will consist of singing, presentations by individuals and groups and a sermon. A highlight each evening will be the presentation by an allchurch choir of some modern religious arrangements. The choir, which is now being formed will be made up of persons from the several churches of the community. The first organization and practice session will be held Thursday of this week, July 25 at First Baptist church at 7:00 p.m. Young people of junior high and high school age or older who wish to be a part of the choir should call 385-0083 or simply be present on this first evening of practice. J%e.. total program is under the enthusiastic leadership of . Leonard Morris. Leonard is a graduate of McHenry Community high school and has just completed his second year at Oklahoma Baptist university. "I had opportunity to work with Jim Burkett last year in Texas and I know kids of our area will like him. He 'turns them on"', Leonard reported tp the planning group Sunday. All churches of the area are encouraged to join in and support this youth religious emphasis. Young people who would like to represent their church in planning the program are encouraged to call and leave their name and address. SUFFERS BURNS Eddie Gray of 727 W. Southside, McHenry, suffered first and second degree burns in an industrial accident which occurred last Friday afternoon in Fox Lake. He was dismissed from McHenry hospital the following day. ATTEND THE COUNTY FAIR <6 On A Clear D 99 : .;,-v Father Bmi As Son Plays In Shore Area Tadeusz Duda, 32 Loses Life Near Burton's Bridge The first drowning victim of the summer in the McHenry area was Tadeusz Duda, 32 of 1805 Hermitage, Chicago, who lost his life last Saturday afternoon, July 20, in the waters of the Fox river near Broken Oar tavern, near Rawson Bridge road, Burton's Bridge. His body was recovered from the water at 7:36 p.m. by members of the Round Lake rescue squad under - water team. Duda, his nine-year old son, John, and a friend, Henry Pupek, also of Chicago, were fishing in the river during part of the afternoon. When they became too warm, the three decided to go for a swim. As John played near shore, his father decided to go farther into the water. Because he was a good swimmer, the others diverted their attention from him until sometime later when they noticed he was missing. The sheriffs office was notified at 4:03 p.m. and immediately began a search for the body. Coroner Ehorn had not yet scheduled an inquest date on Monday afternoon. The body was remove^ to theWarner funeral home, Crystal Lake. HURT ON SLIDE A report turned in to firemen as a possible drowning late Sunday morning was actually an accident on the shore of Lily Lake in Fritzsche's Estates. Daniel P. Peters, n, of 312 Railroad street ^Woodstock, had gone down the slide on his feet. When he reached the water his head struck the corner of the slide and he was unconscious when witnesses took him from the water. The lad was taken by ambulance to McHenry hospital, where he was treated and released. "On A Clear Day" in McHenry you may not be able to see forever, but the view® is mighty enticing when reflected in the large bell of a shiny tuba. As the trumpeter blows his best, the listener gets a bonus in the clear picture of one of our "international" stores. And all of it was part of McHenry's Marine Festival--- 1968. Plaindealer Photo GOP "Progress" Awards To Be Given July 24 Chairman Jourdan Tells Plans For Annual Play Day "Progress" awards will be made at McHenry Couhty's Republican Play Day on July 24. According to County Chairman A1 Jourdan of McHenry these will be made to the Precinct Committeemen whose precincts showed the greatest gain in Republican, votes over 1966. Mrs. Phyllis Walters, committeeman of Algonquin township precinct 18, will receive first place award for a 59 percent gain, an increase from 117 voters in the 1966 primary as compared with 186 in the primary last month. Second place goes to Robert Shaw, committeeman of Algonquin Precinct 6, which showed a gain of 23 percent. Committeeman Tony Varese of McHenry Township Precinct, 6, receives third place for a gain of 16 percent. These gains were recorded in the face of ,a county-wide drop of over 32 ^percent in the number of Republican ballots cast. Voter Turnout" awards will be presented to those precinct committeemen whose precincts had the greatest number of Republican votes in comparison with the total voter registration. In this category, Cal Skinner, Sr., led with Algonquin Precinct 7, which had a 43 percent turnout. Committeeman Herbert Claiisen of Nunda Precinct 8 was second with 40 percent and (Continued on page 14) This splendid portrayal of the early his- Place shopping center. It won first prizetory of Illinois, in keeping with the sesquicen- winner in the "Beauty" category of Sunday's tennial theme of 1968 McHenry Marine Fest- parade, ival was the entry of the McHenry Market Plaindealer Photo. #S5~2S? f . . . - - J-':~ First place in the "Orginality" classification went to the Beauty Bazaar float, which was highlighted by the figure of the Statue of The center of activity in the ------------ county, and perhaps in northern Illinois, last Sunday was McHenry, where a crowd estimated conservatively at between 27,000 and 28,000 gathered to participate in the numerous activities which were part of the community's annual Marine Festival. This was not only the biggest such event of its kind in McHenry, but the 3,500 who converged on McCracken Field for Drum Corps Magic that evening also set a record. Liberty, with the words, "America--God's Country; America--Our Country; Liberty and Justice for All" shown on the side of the float. Although a sudden downpour shortly before 10 o'clock cleared the field in a matter of minutes, the competitive drills had been completed and the Air Force academy corps had just finished its exhibition. While there was no formal presentation of awards, unofficial winners of the competition were the Cavaliers, first; Vanguards, second; and Royal Airs, third. All are Chicago units. Large numbers of interested spectators lined the entire parade route Sunday afternoon, despite almost 90 degreetemperatures. A Winners among floats were the McHenry Market Place first, Green-Riverside, second, and Elm Street, third, in the category of beauty. For originality, the Beauty Bazaar won top rating, the Wonder Lake Squares were second and the realtors' float, third. Among comic entries, the Shoppers Special was rated first and the Fireball 8 Plus 1 was second. The dazzling pink uniforms of the Jewels from Blue Island, along with their performance and beautifully decorated car, brought them first rating among baton groups, with the Whirlettes of Crystal Lake in second place. The Devilaires of McHenry won top place for drill teams. Color guards competing in the parade were topped by the Regals of Racine in first place, followed by the Corsairs of Des Plaines. Earliers events in the week also attracted unusually fine crowds as fine weather prevailed. Family night on Thursday brought teen-agers galore to hear music of their generation., Later, the McHenry stage band took its place on the tennis court to entertain adults and the magy young folks who appreciate a variety of music. An enthusiastic group of all ages gathered at the park Friday evening, some as spectators and others as participants while the Wonder Lake Squares presented a program and invited the public to join in the dancing. Frank Low, general chairman, was assisted by numerous business men and other individuals in making the 1968 Marine Festival McHenry's most successful to date. Supt. of Public Works, Fred Meyer and his able crew, particularly. contributed generously to provide for the many accommodations necessary to make the day enjoyable for the thousands of local residents and visitors who participated. FEATURE DANCERS ON BAND PROGRAM THIS THURSDAY Nancy Gardiner dancers, in a mode/n jazz selection and the "Can-Can", will be featured on this week's concert of the McHenry stage band. TTieir offerings promise to be a real treat for the public. The sixth conceit of the season will be presented Thursday evening, July 25, in the city park, resuming the regular starting time of 8 p.m. The band will include, among others, "Misty", "A Sunday Kind of Love", "St. Louis Blues", "Me and My Shadow", "Tiajuana Bamba", "East of the Sun", "The Way You Look Tonight" and "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing". HURT IN ACCIDENT Gerald Mathews of 3212 W. Eiscayne, McHenry, suffered a dislocated left shoulder in a sky diving accident last Saturday and was admitted to McHenry hospital in the early evening. ^ SEVERAL MINOR CRASHES OCCUR IN THIS AREA A German Shepherd dog travelling in a car driven by Trudy Summerfield of Crystal Lake was killed and the driver was injured in an accident last Friday on Chapel Hill and Lincoln roads which involved three vehicles. She was blamed for failure to yield as her station wagon travelled into the intersection. Sheriff's deputies report that William Knaus of Waukegan was driving a trailer-truck north on Chapel Hill road and Rose M. Michels of Ringwood road, McHenry, was southbound. Knaus told authorities he saw the Summerfield vehicle stop and then pull out in front of him. The latter said (Continued on page 14) 1