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--^v V_ 15* O THE MCHENRY pp. "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-U PLAINDEALER • LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 15 VOLUME 97 NUMBER 89 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 1973 18 PAGES FIFTEEN GENTS 750 Graduate From City Public Schools Seek Two In Murder Of Unidentified Man Nine Vie For Festival Queen It's a pretty assortment of blondes and brunettes engaged in a charm course weekly in preparation for the judging of the Marine Festival queen later in June. From left, they are Pam Pechous, Jill Smith, Mary Williams, Carolyn Mierzwa, Darlene Gladman, Linda Hiller* Nancy Staley, Karen Fergen and Karen Tomal. (Staff Photo - Wayne Gaylord) McHenry County Sheriff's detectives are investigating the murder of an unidentified male Mexican whose body was found Saturday morning about 12:45, lying on Rawson Bridge road, one-half mile east of Oakwood Hills, near Cary. First inspection of the scene indicated the probability of a pedestrian-auto accident. However, when the victim was taken to McHenry hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival, it was discovered he had been shot in the neck and left arm with a small caliber weapon. Sheriff Arthur Tyrrell reported Monday morning that the body bore thirteen tattoo marks and the number 23 was tattooed on the ring finger of his right hand. He was also wearing a digital wristwatch (brand named Towissa) with a blue face, a wide chrome frame and black leather strap. No iden­ tification was found on the body. An apartment key and 58 cents in change were found in his pockets. Tyrrell stated it was an apparent assassination. The incident was originally reported by a motorist driving on Rawson Bridge road. He had observed an auto parked along the, road with two male Mexicans standing over someone lying on the road. After passing the scene, the motorist saw the two men get into the auto and drive away at a high rate of speed. The auto a 1968 Ford which had been spotted at the scene, was located about a mile from where the body was found It was determined the auto was owned by Mrs. Alma Gonzalez of 2250 S. Albany street, Chicago. She reported Saturday morning the car had been stolen. Capt. Robert Madsen and Lt. George Hendle of the Detective division are carrying on in­ vestigations in the Chicago and Cary areas. To date, fifteen aliens have been picked up and turned over to immigration authorities for return to Mexico during this investigation. Any persons able to assist in identifying the victim are asked to contact the sheriff's department. Deputy Goes To Aid Of Driver; Finds Murderer The attention of thousands locally, including McHenry graduates, their families and friends, are turning their at­ tention to high school com­ mencement and grade school graduations this week. In High School District 156, the fifty-third annual exercises will be held, weather per­ mitting. on McCracken field, Friday. June 8. at 8 p.m. The processional "Pomp and Circumstance", will be followed by an introduction by East Campus Principal Gary M. Fields. There will be remarks by Supt. Richard A. Swantz and Class President Michael Smith, as well as by the valedictorian, as yet un­ determined. Honor awards will be presented by West Campus Principal Robert 0. Swartzloff. James Althoff, president of the District 156 board, will present diplomas prior to the recessional, "Themes from Die Meistersinger". Music will be furnished by the East campus band, directed by William Toalsen. There are 400 in the senior class. JUNIOR HIGH The first of two junior high school exercises is scheduled at McHenry Junior high school, Kane avenue, at 7 o'clock Thursday, June 7. The class in­ cludes 154 members. The processional and recessional will be played by the sixth and seventh grade band, directed by Carl Kohrt. The Rev. Roger Schneider of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church will deliver the in­ vocation and benediction. Special awards include those of the American Legion, to be given by Commander , Lou Rossberg, and the KIwanis club, with A1 Mapes making the presentation. The scholarship award will be given by Prin­ cipal Donald L. Toole. Speaker of the evening will be Dr. Robert W. Boos, superin­ tendent. Henry Nell, president of the board of education, and Dr. Boos will present diplomas. PARKLAND Immediately following this program, at 8:30 p.m., graduation exercises will be held at Parkland school for another 198 eighth grade graduates. At this program, in addition to the Legion and Kiwanis awards, Robert E. Putnam, .principal, will present scholarship winners. Dr. Boos also will be principal speaker at this exercise. Director William Leafblad will lead the band in "Trumpet Voluntary", the processional, and "Parkland Processional", the recessional. The Rev. Schneider will officiate at the program and diplomas will be distributed by Mr. Nell and Dr. Boos. Names of Graduates of the three McHenry schools appear elsewhere in this issue. This is the time of year when graduation oratory fills the air on high school and college campuses across the country. Probably never before has the importance of what is being said to students been greater than in this year of 1973. Graduates are entering society possibly handicapped by experiences of recent years. They have listened to other students, .some of them militants and law breakers, telling the nation what is wrong with it, what changes must be made, and more. They have heard fellow classmates lambast the establishment, call for revolution and generally condemn the capitalist system. There is no denying, the graduate this June enters a society far from perfect. He need not agree with the customs, laws or traditions of his country. But most of them-- and those who will follow-- must agree with the principle that change is made through orderly means if society is to survive as a democratic one. In time, many of the '73 graduates will adjust their philosophy as they come to appreciate the advantages of being an American and of living in America. Others will immediately appreciate their chances for economic, in­ tellectual and social gain. It's still a land of opportunity. Encouraging signs are all about us. More than 50,000 young men and women worked voluntarily in day care centers last year. In some schools, students have rediscovered patriotism and voted to bring R.O.T.C. units back to the campus. A recent survey found most young people today want a home, a good job and savings. All of this is gratifying to those who view the trend away from militancy, extremism, immaturity and self- indulgence. It reflects a kommon sense which has been lacking too long. (Continued on Dage 18) In McHenry, nine young ladies continue the charm course in preparation for the McHenry Marine Festival queen contest. Ladies of the VFW auxiliary and Sharon Nye have been working toward the day when one will be crowned to rule over the Marine Festival festivities. In a round table discussion with the contestants, they gave different reasons for entering the contest, told what they had gained by entering and taking part in the charm course which is a requirement for all can­ didates. One contestant entered because she was encouraged by friends, another had been entered by a member of her family. Comments such as, "I learned to walk quietly"; "I gained poise and posture", were heard when referring to the charm course which is being conducted by Sharon Nye for the fifth year. On June 19 at 7:30 p.m., these ladies will be judged by four men and women. Who will wear the crown that has been worn by Nancy Stetter for this past year? Will it be Karen Fergen, Darlene Gladman, Linda Hiller or Carolyn Mierzwa? Or it could be Pamela Pechous, Jill Smith, Nancy Staley,Karen Tomal or Maijy Williams. Chairman for the queen contest is Ila Hogan, president of the Fox River Ladies auxiliary to VFW Post 4600. She is being assisted by Helen Spoolstra, Mary Kuemmel and Gerry Kuck. Alert Arrest Youngsters Speed In Burglary Theft The alertness of two young girls in the Grand avenue area of McHenry resulted in the speedy arrest of an Elgin man on a charge of burglary and theft. In cooperation with the local police department, Darold Underwood was taken into custody by Elgin officers at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, and later returned to McHenry by Lt. Kranz and Sgt. Burg. The two warrants charged Un­ derwood with theft over $150 and burglary. Bond was set at $25,000 on the two counts and a court date set for June 11. ) It was 4 o'clock Friday af­ ternoon when McHenry police received a call from Mrs. Joan Borrelli of 3905 W. Grand avenue. She told them she had just returned home from a shopping trip to find her house burglarized. Two television sets were missing. Mrs. Borrelli introduced Sgt. Burg to two young girls in the neighborhood who had seen a man enter her house. They gave a good description of him and of his panel truck. The girls said the man knocked at the front door. When no one answered, he went to the back of the house, raised an overhead garage door and went inside. A short time later he returned with the two television sets and left in the truck at a high rate of speed. When Mrs. Borrelli told Sgt. Burg the description fit her son- in-law, who resided in the Elgin area, an ISPERN message was issued at 4:33. In about an hour, Elgin police notified McHenry officers they had spotted Un­ derwood. At 8:30 they had him in custody awaiting the arrival of local officers. Council Earmarks Revenue Sharing Funds For Year CLEAN-UP WEEKS Supt. of Public Works Fred Meyer has announced clean-up weeks in McHenry. The city has set June 11 to 16 for clean­ up on the south side of Rt. 120 and June 18-23 on the north side. Articles should be placed on the curb and should be no larger than two men; "dan handle. No building lumber or garbage will be accepted. McHenry's City Council met in a speqial meeting last Wednesday night for the purpose of reviewing and determining how to allot Revenue Sharing money. Specifically, the Council had to make definite plans for spending the amount estimated for the entitlement period of Jan. 1 - June 30, 1973. The city has received $28,871 for the six- month period, but the estimated total is $57,743.00. For the year 1972, a total of $111,217.00 has been received. This money is drawipg interest but will be put to use on projects as soon as cost figures are available. On the report which must be returned to the Department of the Treasury by June 20, the Council set up 4 percent under the health category, having in mind a mosquito abatement program. Completion of the seawall and parking area near the city hall was set up for 15 percent for construction. With the idea of securing additional acreage for activity recreational park area, 20 percent was earmarked for land acquisition and 15 percent for construction. The apparent need for ex­ pansion of the library was recognized as 20 percent was voted for land acquisition. Under traffic relief, it was determined to expend 10 per­ cent on construction and 16 percent on land acquisition. While no forms have been received at this point for designating the use of funds received for the 1972 period, it was generally agreed by the Council to follow the per­ centage plan set up for the first six months of 1973. Forty-One-Year Teaching Career Ends In Retirement Concluding a fortyione-year teaching career, Miss Carolyn Bauer, a fourth grade teacher in Edgebrook school will retire at the end of this term. Miss Bauer has been a teacher in the McHenry school system since 1939, and previously taught in rural schools of McHenry and Lake counties. The retiring teacher attended Rosary college for one year and received her teacher's cer­ tificate. Miss Bauer received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education, with honors, from Northern university in 1948. She was awarded the Master of (Continued on page 18) CAROLYN BAUER When Deputy Gregory Hartigan of McHenry stopped to offer assistance to a truck driver in distress early Monday evening, little did he realize that he had come face to face with a man wanted for murder. It was 5:06 p.m. when Deputy Hartigan, on routine patrol, discovered a truck pulled to the - side of Rt. 176, near Deerpath road, Marengo, with a flat tire. An auto driven by a woman was parked behind the truck, which belonged to Reid Spectacular Shows, a transient carnival company. I ̂ The truck driver, Lester Newton Griffin, 24 , of 1316 14th street, Newton, Kas., assured the officer help was due to arrive soon. Nevertheless, Deputy Hartigan placed the^ information with the computer network and in minutes it was revealed that Griffin was wanted for auto theft and escape from the state prison at Leavenworth, Kas. Assistance was sought from Marengo city police and Griffin was taken into custody. In further investigation, sheriff's officers learned that Griffin was serving a sentence for second degree murder, acting as a trustee at the prison, when he escaped April New Recreational Bill Claims An Economy Boost State Senators Jack Schaffer (R-Cary) and Karl Berning (R- Deerfield) announced this past week that the Senate has passed a $2.5 million ap­ propriation bill to improve recreational navigation and reclaim land along the Fox River in Lake and McHenry counties. The bill, which now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration, authorizes the Department of Tran­ sportation's division of water resource management to carry '^out dredging and other channel improvements. In making the an­ nouncement, Berning said, "Ultimate passage of this bill would provide a significant shot in the arm to the economy of Lake and McHenry counties by substantially improving our already popular recreation facilities. As a fellow resident of Lake county, the Governor should recognize our problem, and I am hopeful that he will lend his support." Schaffer added. "Tourism and recreation are one of the fastest growing segments of our economy, both nationally and in northeastern Illinois. Enactment of this measure would put us one step closer to being fully prepared to take advantage of this economic boom." 13, 1973. With false credentials he joined the touring carnival company. Griffin said he had purchased the car but the license was not registered to him. The credentials of others who had "lost" cars at carnivals were in his possession. Griffin was being held in county jail Tuesday for the arrival of Kansas authorities. Additional charges are pen­ ding. The femal employee of the carnival company was unaware of the background of her companion, and reportedly expressed relief for having escaped unharmed. McCullom Lake Woman Dies Of Crash Injuries An inquest is pending in the death of Petra Rangel, 56 , of 5305 Orchard drive, McCullom Lake, who died Sunday, June 3, in Northwest Community hospital, Arlington Heights. Her death followed a three car accident Saturday afternoon at 2:10 on Rt. 12 and Old Rand road. State police said a car driven by Daniel Cavazos of 470 St. Mary's, Buffalo Grove, was west-bound on Old Rand road and two other cars, driven by John F. Alexandria of 2609 Myang road, McHenry, and Joseph L. Conant, Jr., of 4408*N. Poplar, McHenry, were travelling north on the high­ way. The report states that Cavazos struck the Conant auto, after which Alexandria hit the side of the Cavazos vehicle at the intersection of the two thoroughfares. The Lake Zurich fire am­ bulance took Cavazos and Ms. Rangel, a passenger in that car, to the hospital, where she died the following day. Charges in the accident are pending. Driver Seriously Hurt In Accident Keith D. Thomas of 2610 S. Thomas court, McHenry, was reported in satisfactory condition in the intensive care unit of Mcllenry hospital where he was taken by the McHenry Kescue squad following a one-vehicle accident Friday evening just before midnight. The accident occurred on Route 120 near Darrell road, east of Lakemoor. According to state police, Thomas' vehicle was e^st-bound on the highway when it ran off the road on a slight curve and hit a tree. He suffered internal injuries, lacerations and a concussion. State Trooper John Kmrich investigated the mishap. STAFF PHOTO/WAYNE GAYLORD Tina L Fendt of 514 N. Mineral Springs road, McHenry, and a passenger in her car, Susan Bright of 701 N. Lillian street. McHenry, escaped serious injury Satur­ day evening when the car in which they were riding over­ turned at 3165 S. Crystal Lake road, near Bull Valley road, south of McHenry. The two girls were taken to McHenry hospital &v the McHenry Rescue squad, where they were treated for their injuries Miss Fendt told deputies she was south-bound on Crystal Lake road when an oncoming vehicle drove into her lane of traffic. Her passenger grabbed the wheel and the auto left the roadway. When she tried to regain control of her car, it rolled over. Officers noted neither of the girls could give a description of the other vehicle. Fwald J Greenwood of 7218 Huron, Wonder Lake, was ticketed for having no driver's license after the car he was driving overturned last Thursday evening at the in­ tersection of Wonder Woods drive and Fir street in Wonder I^ke. Neither Greenwood nor his two passengers. Richard A. Splett of 5126 Wonder Woods drive. Wonder Lake, and Bert Cusentine of 4217 Riverdale drive. McHenry, was injured in the accident. Greenwood said he was south­ bound on Wonder Woods drive. As he approached the in­ tersection, he was unable to reduce his speed, lost control of his auto, ran off the road and the vehicle rolled over. A two-car accident Thursday morning at the corner of Johnsburg road and Riverside drive, resulted in a ticket being issued to Blaine C. Bail lies of Bassett, Wis., for failure to reduce speed to avoid an ac­ cident. Driver of the other auto, Randall W. Vauk, of 5218 N. Memory trail. McHenry, was stopped for traffic on Johnsburg road, w aiting to make a left turn when his auto was struck in the rear by the Baillies car. Baillies said he did not see that Vauk's vehicle was stopped until im­ pact was made. V