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\VV-'WQ>v r THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" CONTEST I VOL 91 - NO. 47 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1969 14 PAGES> 10 $ Conservation Meet Scheduled In McHenry Set Education Registration Adult Classes Reopen ROBERT HURST HURT IN EARLY MORNING CRASH Robert Hurst of 2718 Sequoia drive, McHenry, was taken to McHenry hospital suffering chest injuries and a cut lii> as the result of an auto accident early Tuesday morning. Mr. Hurst was reported to be driving home from the McHenry Country club, where he . is manager, about 1:30* a.m., carrying some of the receipts of the day. On Lincoln road, he was forced off the blacktop by an oncoming motorist. Sheriff's police investigating the accident impounded the money. However, it is believed the incident was not an intended robbery. This photo shows the adult education psychology' class which has just closed its first semester. It included a study of the development of behavior throughout life span, with emphasis upon anatomical and functional interrelationships and their bearing on the psychological adjustment of the individual. The second semester of evening classes will hold registration this month. PLAINDEALER. PHOTO Registration for the second semester Adult Education classes will be held Jan. 27-30 in McHenry Junior high school, 3711 West Kane street, McHenry. Over 100 classes will be offered." Registration will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. and classes start Feb. 3. Those, who are interested in the adult education classes may register in three ways: 1-reg^/ ister during the time listed above; 2-bv phone, 385-7210, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.; 3-clip and mail with check the registration coupon in the adult education brochure. The check should be made out to the McHenry Adult Education Program. A check must be-received with the coupon for the registration to be valid. Tuition fees are $10 for noncredit courses and $15 for high school credit courses. Students must purchase their own class (continued on page 5) lfThe Odd Couple" First Offering Of Drama Club PASTOR LEAVES CITY FOR NEW ASSIGNMENT Rev„ D. Do Johnson, pastor of * Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, will preach his farewell sermon at both the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. worship services, Sunday, Jan. 26. Pastor Johnson has accepted the call tobccome regional director for American Missions of The American Lutheran church. He will terminate his duties at Shepherd of the Hills Jan. 31 and begin his new duties Feb. 1. His new assignment includes establishing new congregations, purchasing land and organizing churches. He will represent The American Lutheran Church on all regional consul-, tations of the Lutheran Council in the U.S.A. in the Great Lakes region. Probation Is Allowed After Local Theft . David L. Siowik of Campbell street, Chicago, has been allowed probation after appearing in Circuit court before Judge Charles S. Parker. He has been placed on probation, with the usual terms, for three years and must make restitution. Siowik was charged with theft over $150 to which he pleaded guilty. He was apprehended March 5 of last year and charged with being in possession of items stolen in February from Hansen Marine, 3112 W. Lincoln road, McHenry. At that time he had bond set at $5,000 for the theft charge and for unlawful use of weapons-, a charge that was nolle prossed. The smash-hit comedy "The Odd Couple," will be presented Jan. 30, 31, and Feb. 1 in the McHenry high West campus auditorium. This production, presented so that the new auditorium can be equipped with a scene shop, is the first project by thie newiy-formed Drama club. Adults of the community are taking the acting parts,and students are doing the back stage work for this production. The Neil Simon comedy, a sijiash hit on both Broadway and in njovie houses across the country, tells the story of a mismatched couple of divorced men. Oscar Madison, played by Ron Hawkinson, ranks as one of the sloppiest men in Back From Holy Land Plan Welcome PASTOR VIRGLE CHAPPELL Wednesday, Jan. 22, is "Welcome Home" day for Pastor Virgle Chappell, who returned on Tuesday from a three-week tour of the Holy Land. Some of the places he visited include Israel, Istanbul, Athens, Rome, Madrid, Paris and London. All are invited to attend services Wednesday evening, which also marks the beginning of a five-day Stewardship Revival led by Rev. H. C. Croslin. Everyone attending the services on Sunday, Jan. 26, will receive a gift from the Holy Land from Pastor Chappell. New York City. He thrives on cookies and cold cuts, hasn't hung up an article of clothing since his wife left him, and couldn't care less that he's had milk standing in his broken refrigerator for three weeks. His new roommate Felix "Ungar, played by Allen Lyndrup, is his direct opposite. He messed up his marriage by following his wife around re-cooking her meals and re-cleaning her apartment. One speck of dirt _ and he goes into hysterics. The implausible experiences of this couple are punctuated by the other members of the cast. The four poker players are Speed, Don Barden of Woodstock; Vinnie, Ed BehlingjRoy, Ed Wittrock; and Murray the Cop, John Leighty. The two Pigeon sisters, a couple of English girls who live in the upstairs apartment, are played by Mjrs. Jerry Johnson and Miss Linda Gladstone. (continued on page 5) CONGRESSMAN PAYS TRIBUTE TO ROBERT SHAW Congressman Robert Mc- Clory last week paid final tribute to Robert E. Shaw, editor and corpublisher of the Dixon Evening Telegraph and officer and director of the B. F. Shaw Printing Co. affiliated enterprises, which includes the McHenry Publishing Co. The telegram read as follows: "A forceful and outspoken journalist has, been lost to the nation in the ^passing of Bob Shaw of Di^con. A man of deep conviction, unquestioned integrity, love for and abiding faith in his fellow man and his country, Bob Shaw was a man of influence and purpose who has left an indelible mark on the history of our state and nation. Bob Shaw was always an idealist and expressed his individual views fearlessly and eloquently. His publications, as well as his verbal communications, have left a lasting impact. "I extend my deep sympathy to his widow and other members of his family in this period of their bereavement. I am proud to have known Bob Shaw in his lifetime, and I share with them in small measure their personal loss." r REV. D. D. JOHNSON Dr. R„ D., Lechleitner, executive director, Division of American Missions, The American . Lutheran Church, will conduct the installation service of Pastor Johnson as regional missions director at the 10:30 a.m. worship service at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church on Feb. 2. The congregation will honor Pastor and Mrs. Johnson at a tea Sunday evening, Jan. 26, from 7:30 to 9. Pastor Johnson and family will be moving to Palatine. YR CLUB WILL ELECT OFFICERS THIS WEDNESDAY The McHenry County Young Republicans will hold elections for officers at their Jan. 22 meeting at Ray's Chalet (corner of Routes 31 and 14). The meeting starts at 8 p.m. At that time a letter from McHenry County GOP Central Committee Chairman A1 Jourdan, Jr., McHenry, will be shared with members. It reads, in part, "You and your organization did a tremendous job in the past Nov. 5 election. Your efforts made a definite contribution to the victory we now enjoy." Outgoing officers of the YRs include president, Cal Skinner, Jr.; vice-president, Kevin Michael; regional vice-presidents. F-'orrest Hare, Bill Stripp, Pat Sharpe and Bill Fandre; secretary Donna Christensen; and treasurer John Duby. ONE CONTEST EVIDENT IN CITY FILINGS With the filing deadline less than three .weeks in the future (Feb. 10), petitions are being filed for city offices. To date, Mayor Donald Doherty, City Clerk Earl R. Walsh, Treasurer Thomas F. Bolger, Alderman Theodore N. Ptizen in Ward I, Alderman Joseph A. Etten in Ward 13 and Alderman Raymond L. Smith in Ward I1J have filed for reelection. One contest is evident, with Joseph Stanek filing for the aldermanic seat in Ward n. Cite Highlights Year Jan. 25 Highlights and accomplishments of conservation in McHenry county will be reported upon at the twenty-second an- Representative Post Sought By Tom Davis ASSESSORS OF TWO X)WNSHlPS WILL AS1 TO MEET THURSDAY LAKE REGION YMCA OBSERVES FIFTH BIRTHDAY A luncheon meeting of Lake and McHenry township assessors will be held Thursday/Jan. 23, at the Wigwam restaurant, on the grounds of the Indian Valley Country club, Rt. 83, Vernon township. Clarence B. Pontius, Vernon township supervisor, and Dave Davis, newly appointed information officer of Lake county administration, will be speakers. COUNTY COLLEGE OFFERS COMPUTER COURSES FEB. 6 The week of Jan. 19 to Jan. 26 has been proclaimed throughout the country as YMCA Week. During this period, chur- schedule of computer ches throughout the country will Iciasses for the coming spring pay special attention to the-/sfejnester has been set at Mcprograms and aspirations of Henry County college. YMCA's in their respective communities. The Lake Region YMCA takes special pride this year in celebrating its fifth birthday during YMCA Week and preparing for the ambitious projecting of planning for and constructing a permanent home in the early 1970's. Because of the rapid rate of growth during these five years, the original timetable which estimated a building project for ten years will be surpassed when the structure is erected in 1970-71. Many people have contributed in a variety of ways to the success story by contribution, participation, volunteer service and public relations. All residents of the YMCA's fourteen-community service area are reminded during this week that the Lake Region YM CA is a family YMCA for them, their friends, and families. Classes will begin on February 6, in the following subjects: Introduction to Data Processing, Unit Record Equipment, Computer Programming I, Computer Programming n, Data Processing Mathematics, Practical Equipment Operations „ I and FORTRAN Programming. Evening classes will be held in these subjects. The classes will use the equipment currently at the campus. Registration is now in progress. Further information may be obtained by calling the college at 459-6800. Smoke damage throughoutthe home of Mrs. Howard Useman on Center street last Friday afternoon was estimated by Fire Chief Ed Justen to have totalled about $700. Mrs. Useman arrived home to find the house filled with smoke as a result of an oil heating unit in the furnace blowing apart. TOM DAVIS Tom Davis, McHenry, has announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for Representative of the 33rd district. A special primary election has been called for May 6th, with a general election scheduled for June 24, to fill the vacancy (continued on page 5) SUSPECT TWO YOUNG PEOPLE OF VANDALISM Two local teen-agers were apprehended by McHenry police Monday evening on suspicion of vandalism. Four cars located^in the East campus high school parking lot and the Country club parking lot had battery cables cut and three of the batteries were taken. Police apprehended the young people after being given a description by a couple who saw them in front of one of the cars. nual meeting. of, the Soil and Water Conservation district on Saturday, Jan. 25, inthe American Legion hall in McHenry. The roast beef dinner will begin at 7:30 and the business meeting at 8:15. . ' During 1968 agreements between 78 cooperators and the district were approved, bringing the total active cooperators to 1,079. Of this number, 672 have used the technical assistance the district provides in developing compete soil and water conservation plans for their land. District cooperators planted 104 acres of trees, improved 88 acres of pasture, planted 869 acres of minimum tillage row crops, improved 43 acres of wildlife areas and stocked 10 ponds with bass and blue gills. Soil Conservation Service personnel assisting the district provided technical help in constructing twenty-two new farm ' ponds and surveyed 8 additional pond sites. The district also sponsored a dinner meeting early in 1968 to make formal presentation of the completed soil interpretation maps of Grafton township to the county board of supervisors and the County Regional Planning commission. Fiftyeight officials attended. Since the presentation, nearly 500 sets of these maps have been distributed in the fifty states by the Soil Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture. As examples of what can be accomplished, planning commissions, conservation districts and engineers in Kans.as, New York, New Mexico and West Virginia have purchased sets of maps. Plans for financing the printing of interpretive maps for the remaining sixteen McHenry county townships are being developed. Approval of Woodstock's application for assistance in resource planning and development brings to seven the number of requests approved for this assistance. The series of colored interpretative soil maps indicating the limitations of the various land a^eas for agriculture use, urban use, as (continued on page 5) Winter-- Northern Style * T N Snow and high winds starting the new year have meant headaches for the township road department. Drifting on many north-south roads resulted in crews working long hours to widen and clear shoulders as noted in the above picture. Road Commissioner Clarence Regner is shown measuring the height of a snow PLAINDEALER PHOTO bank on Spring Grove road last week. When state highways were cleared, the effects of a hard winter became evident at a very early date. Holes in the pavement which usually make an appearance after the frost leaves, have left highways in poor condition in January.