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: Mobil ^Premium obilgas 15* Q THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION .SINCE 1875 VOLUME 98 NUMBER 52 m WEDNESDAY; JANUARY 30, 1974 16 PAGES & ONE SUPPLEMENT City Gas Shortage In Crisis Stage Amklst rain and fog, the best place to be Saturday afternoon was in front of the pomp* of Buchert's garage on Front street. In fact, it WM the only place to be in McHenry if you were a driver and wanted gasoline, for these were the last pumps to shut down. The i Gasoline - or the lack of it - is the biggest news in McHenry. Except for the New Year weekend, when lines formed rivalling those in metropolitan areas in the east, last weekend provided the greatest "crisis" for motorists who needed, or wanted to travel. Bruce Koepke of Bruce's Standard on Elm street said Friday afternoon he would close at 5 and remain closed until 9 Monday morning. "We've cut our hours and are still over the allocation", he said, adding that the over-use one month is subtracted from the amount received the next. The panic that sets in over the possibility of being without gasoline provides a run on stations open on weekends. Koepke explained that if the allocation had been the same as last year, his station would not be in trouble. Instead, the station owner pointed to a 10 per cent lower allocation in December and 20 per cent in January. Koepke's outlook for spring was optimistic. He asserted that the companies have their price now and when in­ vestigations get under way, he believes the government will raise the allocations. "We're told not to look for anything better". That was Bob Diedrich speaking about prospects , for Millstream Service, an independent, on Elm street. Even with restricted hours of 9 to 6 daily and closed Sundays, Diedrich says the sale of gas would double "if we let it". However, like other stations, his allotment is down con­ siderably, athough not quite 20 per cent. Millstream is one of the stations that has limited pur­ chases to $3. Asked for an explanation of why stations could be doubling sales over a comparable period a year ago, Diedrich said the doubling was not in sales, which are actually down. He explained that sales many times double over a like period before the shortage, but lack of photo at top shows a long line of cars that extended far down the highway until the supply became exhausted. The lower photo pictures a drenched motorist checking his car as an attendant hurries to fill the tank. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD supply causes many stations to close and thus cuts the total sales. Fran Fisher, owner of Fisher's Union 76, said the little Damage estimated at $2,500 by Fire Chief Glenn Peterson, destroyed bedding, mattress and a rug in the Robert Peisert home, 2412 W. Johnsburg road, McHenry, Friday night. The flames started in the master bedroom of the un­ determined origin. Mr. and Mrs. Peisert and their four sons managed to escape unhurt. Firemen of Co. 2 answered the call. Firemen of Co. 2 also were called to extinguish a fire in a television at the Arthur Kowal home, 1011 Ringwood road, Pistakee Highlands^, Monday afternoon A transf ortneHtithe set was responsible for the fire. When the family noted smoke rising from the roof of their home at 409 Crestwood, Lilymoor, a member of the. David Varney family called in an alarm. Companies I and III answered the call at 3 o'clock Sunday morning. No fire could be found. : Only three weeks after ; daylight saving time returned -to year 'round use in cooperation with the energy crisis, complaints grow louder and more numerous. This week, proposals were made to repeal the order that sends youngsters to school in the dark, dodging drivers hurrying to work. The "average" person had little difficulty in detecting the dangers in advance. But somehow they escaped . the politicians in their desperation hour preparing to be elected in 74. Anything that helps the * energy crisis helps them and so daylight saving time is in ef­ fect. What happened is that the fears of the "average" person came to pass. In Florida alone, the deaths of eight aildren were attributed solely to the fact that traffic accidents occurred in the pre-dawn hours as they were enroute to school. It's a little late this winter to correct the situation through a repeal of the law. However, continued challenges to the merits of the regulation may bring relief next fall. There are claims that the amount of - (Continued on page 4) gasoline he had left was being held for po6t office trucks ana emergency vehicles. "Ever since the President's talk, our sales have tripled and quadrupled. People just don't believe there's a shortage. I do because I'm out". Fisher reflected that it is difficult to understand the situation when you can go 8 miles north or 30 miles south and get all the gas you want. Asked if he thought conditions would improve, he uttered a definite "No, it will definitely get worse". A call to the former Conoco station on Elm street brought a relaxed answer, the only one heard throughout Friday af­ ternoon. Asked if the gas supply was dwindling, the unidentified voice at the other end of the line answered that this was no longer a service station and service is confined to the repair of cars. j. Suggesting that he probably was glad, there was much relief in the reply, "You'd better believe it"! A record was set at Ed's Standard Service at the comer of Front and Waukegan road. A gas shipment arrived Friday morning, and in the time from 8 ta.m. to 1:20 p.m., 200 customers had been served. An employee said that even though daily hours have been cut by five and a half and the station is closed Sundays, the usage sometimes increases by V a third and occasionallv / doubles. After receiving two phone calls Saturday afternoon about cars lined up at the pumps in front of Buchert's garage, Plaindealer Photographer Wayne Gaylord decided to join tN* waiters. Why not capture the event on film?" he thought. A quick trip around most of McHenry disclosed that not a gallon was otherwise available for sale. The Buchert station was the only one still pumping the precious commodity. From the end of the line, Gaylord thought for a time the task was hopeless. Fifteen minutes later his turn came. "A five-gallon limit for three bucks". That's what the at­ tendant said. "We figure that's about fifty-some cents a gallon". He was close. Without a calculator Gaylord figured it to be closer to sixty cents. Commission Relieves Patrolman Of Duties Su used his fuel on page 4T Duane Lange, a patrolman with the McHenry Police department for three-and-one- half-years, was discharged from the police department by the Board of Police Com­ missioners Saturday, effective immediately. Lange was charged, among other things, with pointing a hand gun at fellow officers on several occasions. The dismissal followed six private hearings on complaints filed by Sgt. Gregory Bliznick of the McHenry Police department, charging Lange with violations of police department rules and regulations. / The police commissioners announced their final decision at an open meeting held Saturday morning at city hall. It was the first hearing of its kind in McHenry since for­ mation of the Police com­ mission. Present at that meeting were Police Commissioners John Oakford, Earl H. Murray and Chairman Lawrence J. Huck, Jr. Also present were Sgt. Bliznick and his attorney/ Patrolman Lange and his at­ torneys, City Attorney Bernard Narusis, Mayor Joseph Stanek, members of the City Council, and police department per­ sonnel. In announcing the decision, While the spring semester credit classes at McHenry County college begin Jan. 28, late registration for these programs will continue through Feb. 1. Students may register at the Crystal Lake campus of the college, 6200 Northwest highway, Crystal Lake. Registration office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 1. Most adult and continuing education classes begin Feb. 4, and students may register at the Crystal Lake campus through Feb. 1. Late registration for adult education classes will be ac­ cepted through Feb. 15, either at the Crystal Lake campus registration office, or during the class meeting. Further information about registration can be obtained by calling the college registration office. Huck stated, "The final decision of this board was given a great deal of deliberation. The board has to act as a jury and it was very difficult to come to this decision." Hearings on the matter were begun Jan. 9 and ap­ proximately thirty hours were devoted to the investigation. ANN FRISBY Miss Ann Frisby, at 91 one of the oldest lifelong residents of McHenry, died Monday, Jan. 28, in McHenry hospital, where she had been confined since Dec. 16. She was born Sept. 4,1882, in Nunda township, daughter of John and Bridget (Weston) Frisby. Formerly of Main street, she had resided for the past year with a niece, Rfrs. Irene Adams, at 3406 W. 1st street. Until her illness last Sep­ tember, she had spent almost a half century engaged in some type of newspaper work. For many years she was known as the "Personals" lady for the Plaindealer, a column to which she contributed until two months ago. She also worked as McHenry correspondent for the Elgin Cotyier News for more than forty years and for a brief period wrote for the Waukegan News Sun. The deceased was one of the oldest members of St. Patrick's Catholic church and belonged to its Ladies guild. Survivors include nieces and nephews. (Continued on page 4) Health Director Will Address Women Voters "Health is an issue everyone in our society has to be con­ cerned with .... a very com­ plicated situation in our country," said Robert Schroyer, discussing his Feb. 6 address to the Woodstock- McHenry League of Women Voters noon luncheon open to the public at Pal's restaurant, Woodstock. An employee expressed his personal opinion that it probably won't get worse but the price will go up.' In one of the worst predicaments is Gordon Reh- (Continued on page 4) staff director of the Comprehensive Health Planning Agency for McHenry County,. Schroyer will probe, "What the concerns are, what the situation is rather than what the solutions are." Specifically, he indicated he will give more attention to health issues in general and exactly what is encompassed by the term health. The feasibility of dealing with the existing issues will also be examined. However, Schroyer won't be grappling with solutions. "That is a function of the agency's board of direc- torg," he said. Reared in central Illinois, Schroyer was graduated from Bradley university, Peoria, with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He has garnered a variety of ex­ periences. Among these are stints with the Lincoln, 111., Recreation department and VISTA and engineering duties with Allis Chalmers and Texas Instrument.Irv (Continued on page4) MARKET HOT LINE - Jim Gill, who prepares and records a Farm Bureau market line report daily, talks to {District l Farm Bureau leaders about the improved marketing service. Gill 1s a Wyoming, 111., farmer and market analyst. He presents commodity reports, significant reports ahead that may affect the market, and a summary of hog and cattle prices for the day. McHenry County Farm Bureau has installed this Market Hot Line, and farmers may dial 338-0442 for the information 24 hours a day. (DON PEASLEY PHOTOGRAPHY) Plaindealer "Personals" Lady Dies Crash forced off the road by another auto as he was preparing to make a turn from the highway onto River road. Evidence indicated Stein- sdoerfer's auto traveled ap­ proximately 300 feet after leaving the north shoulder of the road before it came to a stop. Two speed limit signs were broken off in the mishap. CHARGES FOLLOW FRACAS Portia Stuart of 1390 Mulberry lane, Crystal Lake, was charged with battery and criminal damage to property following a fracas Monday afternoon. Bond was set at $2,000 cm the battery charge and $1,000 for criminal damage. The complainant was Christine Markee of 3904 Maple avenue, McHenry. Twenty-Six Merchants Offer Special McHenry Dollar Days Young Driver Dies After Cynthia A. Real, *>4, of 7604 Howe road, Wonder Lake, died Monday night, Jan. 28, in Condell Memorial hospital following a three-vehicle ac­ cident Thursday morning about 7:50. The accident occurred at the intersection of Route 176 and Fairfield road, east of Wauconda. Mrs. Real was taken to the hospital by the Wauconda Rescue squad. The Illinois State Police reported that Michael Scheutzow of 802 Liberty street, Wauconda, was west-bound on the highway. Another vehicle driven by Edward O. Barm? of 408 Brown street, Wauconda, was east-bound. According to the report, Mrs. Real, who was driving south on Fairfield, stopped at the intersection and then pulled into the path of the two vehicles. Her auto was struck from both sides, police said. Four Wonder Lake people were taken to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, Friday night about 6:45 following a two-car accident at 10519 W. Route 120 near Fleming road east of Woodstock. Audrey Pittman of 5912 Giant Oak drive, Wonder Lake, and her passengers Mark J. Pitt- man and Mary L. Meyer, both of the same address, were taken to the hospital along with the driver of the other auto, Jerry E. Kimble of 7617 Oak- wood drive, Wonder Lake. According to the report in the sheriff's office, Kimble was west-bound on the highway when a largejfe Bernard dog ran into the r%#in front of his auto. In order to avoid hitting the animal, he applied his brakes and veered into the east- bound lane where he collided with the Pittman auto.^ Mrs. Pittman told officers she was unable to avoid hitting the other auto after it crossed into her lane of traffic. Impact occurred in the center of the east-bound lane. The dog was killed in the accident. Kimble was cited for driving while intoxicated. Richard E. Steinsdoerfer of , 335 Riverside drive, McHenry, was treated at McHenry hospital after a one-car - ac­ cident Sunday night about 10:15 at the intersection of River road and Route 176. He was transported to the hospital by the Lake Region Rescue squad. Steinsdoerfer stated he was Twenty-six McHenry mer­ chants are busy with plans for the first of the 1974 Dollar Days scheduled Thursday, Jan. 31, and Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1 and 2. Many stores will remain open until 9 o'clock Friday night. Such items as furniture, clothing, footwear, sportswear, auto supplies, hardware, housewares and gifts will be available. Participating stores are Vycital's Hardware, Weather Vane Shop, Toddler Shop, Spurgeon's, Riverside Retail, Osco, Mr. Don's Cleaners, McGee's, McHenry County Well & Pump, Marc Home Decorating, Kadisak Tile, Hornsby, Gladstone and Gies Shoes; Also Genevieve's, Favorite Sports Center, Fashion Shoppe, Community Auto Supply, Coast to Coast, Casual Shoppe, Carey Appliance, Brookwood Garden $2,500 Fire Damage To Peisert Home Friday Center, Ben Franklin, Beard & Stoval, Bath Shop and Ace Hardware. The stores taking part are anticipating new spring merchandise within a few weeks. For this reason the January Dollar Days provide the merchant an opportunity to offer valuable articles at reduced prices and at the same time make room for new stock. Items of both season and year 'round use will be available. For MCC To February I