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i a Eilf. THE CHAIN- KES REGION SINCE 187S VOL. 91 - No. 39 ^December 23, ,968 £E£2i2i^Mia 'A lil 1 , • V.-.-trU-t ^ ^ cation C of C Lists Contest Winners Tells Improvement Plans Mayor Donald Doherty addressed twenty-five women at the recent McHenry Beautification Council Tea, A lively exchange of ideas took place and many of the city's litter problems were discussed. On election years, such as this, political posters are a major beauty blight, and it was suggested that the City Council be presented with the proposal for an ordinance prohibiting the posting of political posters and signs. The Salvation Army collection stations have become an unsightly litter problem. Old chairs, stoves and other items of bulk are left outride the boxes in bad weather and many times the Salvation Army will not accept these articles. A committee will take this problem under study, but meanwhile the public is urged to call the Salvation Army for home pick- 19 of furniture and large arfr icles. Illegal dumping of trash is also a problem on Route 120, west of Ringwood road. It is felt that a city dump is needed and city-wide trash collection days be increased to four times per year. WEED PROBLEM Club members discussed weeds along the highways and McHENRY MAN CHOSEN "SAILOR OF THE MONTH" Is Christmas realJy the date of, ^hrhrt^irth? T<V ,-tu' l - •* v . This is still a question for iscHblars. For more than 300 years Christians observed His birthday on varying dates. About the middle of the fourth century, A.D., Bishop Liberius and the Christians of Rome began to celebrate onDec. 25. There are those who believe that Liberius adopted this date because people already observed it as the Feast of Saturn, celebrating the birthday of the sun. Christians honored Christ, instead of Saturn, as the Light of the World. Christians of Egypt celebrated Christmas on Jan. 6, and many members of the Eastern Orthodox church still observe this date. The exact date is hardly important after so many years. It is only significant that in a very muddled world, almost 2,000 years later, the miracle of the Birth of Bethlehem remains the same inspiration and hope to millions that it has always been. (Continued on page 11) $8,634 Low lid On MCHS Insurance Stoffel & Reihansperger Insurance company was awarded the insurance contract for High School District 156 at the last meeting, held Tuesday evening. The company was low bidder among three, with a total of $8,634. A company spokesman said the coverage was total, including fire, theft, storm, tornado, liability, workmen's compensation, property damages by bus, etc. He added that this was the lowest rate given on such insurance, to his knowledge, chiefly because the building is almost destruction-proof. It was noted that the valuation had increased from $2,500,000 in 1965 to $6,000,000 in 1968. The, board officially accepted the resignation of Patti Brooke in the central administration office. She is now employed by the McHenry County College district. Mrs. LaVerna Moorhouse was employed as secretary to Gene Little, school community director, and Mrs. Martha Eileen Phipps, secretary to George Haasl,director of special projects. In executive session, the board discussed suspensions of two students an<jl the evaulation of the administrative office. \ M. JAMES HANS M. James Hans, A03, U. S. Naval Air Force, was chosen "Sailor of the Month" on the carrier USS John F. Kennedy. His name was placed in nomination based on his record, by senior leaders of the Fighter Squadron thirty-two. The selection is made by cers. James was awarded twenty days holiday leave, flown from the carrier to Miami, Fla. Upon his return to Norfolk, Va., he will be given a special trip on a supersonic Phantom jet. The USS John F, Kennedy is scheduled for a Mediterranean and NATO cruise in April, which officially wyi- be its maiden cruise. The craft was recently christened by Caroline Kennedy. James is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Hans of 1503 W. Lincoln road, McHenry. around shopping- centers and vacant lots which present an unbecoming picture of McHenry to visitors as well as residents. Stricter enforcement or amendment or weed control ordinances was suggested. Members added that "no shopping area can maintain its appeal if it is littered and overgrown with weeds, due to lack of civic pride. Clean premises and surroundings :an attract more residents and visitors as shoppers." It was felt that the business streets would be more attractive if everyone followed a central theme when remodeling. An architect's concept was suggested as helpful, but the simple use of like exterior lamps, planters, canopies, or even paint was suggested as relatively inexpensive and would help to coordinate the beautification program. YOUTH TO ASSIST andteashk erg who attended the meeting will help to involve the youth In civic projects. The Boy Scouts' proposed miracle gar- - den (vacant lot next to the theater) is still pending the permission of the City Council. City refuse containers will soon boast beautification posters embedded in plastic. The first try was unsuccessful due to the elements and theft. The 1969 vehicle tax stickers display the Beautification Council symbol, which members hope will become synonymous with the city of McHenry and remind everyone to "Take Pride". The Plaindealer wilT be printed once in Christmas week, Friday, Dec. 27^ for which deadlines have appeared. j The first publication in, the New Year week will be Monday, Dec. 30, for which the following deadlines are announced: Friday, Dec. 27, at 4 p.m. for classified display ads; 9:30 a.m. Dec. 30 for classified advertising; Dec. 27 at noon for display ads and Dec. 27 at 10 a.m. for general news. Subdivision columnists must have copy in the Plaindealer office by Dec. 27 for the Monday issue and the regular deadline for the second publication. A Tuesday, Dec. 31, S p.m. deadline has been set for all advertising and 3 p;ih. for news in the Friday, Jan. 3 issue. ,:Ml Present Top Award 't" stmas As the Christian world prepares to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child, McHenry churches are planning special services. ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC A carol service at 11:15 o'clock will precede the concelebrated Mass in the main church at St. Mary's on Christmas Eve. A low Mass will be read4n Mary chapel at midnight, The^ollowing day, there will be low Masses in the church at 6:30, 8, 9:30, 10:45 andnoonand at 9:45 and 11 in Mary chapel. There are no afternoon or evening Masses scheduled. \ Confession hours are daily after the 8 a.m. Mass, Saturday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. There ak*e no confessions Tuesday evening. ZION LUTHERAN A service of carols and candlelight will be featured at the 11:30 p.m. service Christmas Eve at Zion Lutheran church. This rite will be based on the theme, "Christmas Hap- (Continued on page 11) m Mrs. Mark O'Neill, of 2907 N. Regner road, McHenry, happily accepts her first prize in the annual Chamber of Commerce promotion contest which was concluded Dec.18. She declared it was the "luck of the Irish" as she accepted $100 in gift certificates from Mayor Donald Pi Doherty, who also admits to an Irish heritages Mrs. CP Neil's gift and all others must be redeemed in participating stores by Dec. 31* PLAINDEALER PHOTO. Mrs. Mark O'Neill of 2907 N. Regner road, McHenry, was awarded the $100 in gift certificates for first prize in the NUNS INVOLVED IN CRASH HIT BY MOTORIST Two Sisters of Mercy, teachers in St. Patrick's parochial school, were inji e d when they were struck asth stood beside their car after skidded off Rt. 120, two i es west of McHenry, Thursday evening. Sister Mary Paul suffered head injuries that required five stitches, as well as gasoline burns, and is confined to McHenry hospital. Also injured was Sister Mary Thaddeus, who sustained head injuries and bruises. Sister Mary Paul was driving east, accompanied by Sister Mary Thaddeus and Sister Mary Kathleen, returning from the Marian high school choral concert, when the car skidded on a patch of ice. It travelled to the north side of the highway and into an embankment, then came to . rest broadside, with a portion of the vehicle on the road. (Continued on pa^e 11) It annual Christmas promotion of •the McHenry Chamber ofCommerce. Winners were selected from those who registered in participating stores. Second prize of $50 went to Virginia Karls of 4703 Lake ' Shore drive, McHenry. The three third place winners were Vernon Miller, 3206 Rt. 173, Richmond, Evelyn Beck, 1717 N. Woodlawn, and Clare Olson, 4501 W. Crystal Lake road, McHenry. They won $25 each. Ten dollar winners were Mrs. S. Jenkins, Eleanore Mangold, Clara Nejl. James Arbogast, Ray Barje, Howard Louise, J. R. Leves Recognize 13 Light Displays In addition to the top winners in the home decorating contest conducted by the Chamber of Commerce, judges last Wednesday evening also selected ten displays for honorable mention. The first place winners inthe three categories were James Lennon, 1721 W. Hollow, best original; Wayne Kraus, 214 N. Timothy lane, most colorful; and Henry Nell, 1710 N. Court, most AlteD^Ether=<amusing. idge, Alfred Konger and John Wheeler. The remaining prize winners received $5 each. They are Emily Rees, S. Tomasello, Norman Anderson, Leoda M. Freund, Louise Valentine, Mrs. S.L. Ruggero, Mrs. JohnHogan, Joyce Brinkmann, V. Smola, Mrs. Clarence J. Schaefer, Kay Kozicki, B. Bruhn, Roberta Donnelly, D. Stella, B. Woody, M.J. Roble, Elizabeth Meier and Judy Rasmussen. (Continued on page 11) Newest County College Club Is YR Group Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. in Room D- 108 at the college's interim campus in Crystal Lake, McHenry County College saw the official kick-off of its newest club the Young Republicans. The organization will soon sponsor speakers on topical political subjects such as the upcoming constitutional convention, pertinent junior college developments candidates for various offices, etc. The club will concentrate on membership development in the near future and plans to affiliate with the Illinois College Young Republican Federation. The ICYRF coordinates statewide YR activities and holds a funfilled annual spring convention. The ten honorable mention winners were Robert Belzer, 1716 Meadow lane; Sam Buenzli, 3701 W. High; Ray Barle, 4414 W. Parkway; Harry Dean, 804 N. John; Adele Froehlich, 3621 W. John; Ralph Ott, 3706 W. Main; John Justen, 704 N. Center; Norbert Mauch, 810 N. Allen; John Ahrens, 4612 Sussex; and Ted Schaefer, 3022 W. Scott. MAJOR WATT AWARDED FIRST OAK LEAF CLUSTER Major James E. Watt, chief of the Blood Bank, Walter Reed General hospital, Walter Reed Army Medical center, was recently awarded the first oak leaf cluster to the Army Commendation Medal for his meritorious service in Landstuhl, Germany* from August, 1965, to August, 1968. Major Watt was instrumental in reorganizing and remodeliipthe U.S. Army, Europe! Blood Bank. A native of Alaska, the major earned a B. S. at Michigan State university, East Lansing, in 1954. _ ? The son of Mr. and Mrs; .i Howard Watt, 616 Bentley Drive, ^ Fairbanks, Alaska, the major is married to the former Marilyn Montgomery, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Montgomery,! McHenry, Illinois. Major and;; Mrs. Watt, and thsir two chUd- (Continuedonpage 13) ' 7 : & m