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JUNE 19. 19S2 10c Per Copy GIRLS MARINE DAY Musin Meanderin Mr* Earl Gilkerson was probably the busiest hostess in Mc- Henry last Sunday, when she entertained ten little guests from the West. e wee COW were dtlha&TIUfts Mr. Gilkerson's cousin brought from Arizona to compete In the Lake Forest dog show. Two of them won blue rfbbons in the show and one, with th«^ appropriate name 'of "Wiener," went on to win several more ribbons and * chalk up three p<|tyit& towat^U his championship. ' The young lady traced afone with the dogs from Arizona and e1q>ects to be in California this weekend for another show. , Most of us are not so fortunate as three McHenry couples in the timeliness of our accidents. In the extreme heat of late Sunday afternoon, the Leo Rothermels, the Frank Gans and the George Barbians were just starting out for a ride when they sudfyxly found there were too many people in the small craft. WILLIAM WRIGHTS WED FIFTY-FIVE YEARS JUNE 23 The children jof Mr. and Mm William Wright are planning open house in honor of their parents' fifty-fifth wedding anniversary, to be observed Sunday, June 22, at their farm home near Burton's Bridge, where the couple, has resided for the past fortythree years. Mary O'Neil and William Wright were married June 23, fifty-five years ago, in Chicago. They are the parents of three living children, William E. of Mc- Henry, Edwin of DesPlaines and Mrs. Charles (Marie) Rossman who lives at home. They also have five grandspns, Eugene Rossman* now in Japan; Sgt. William L. Wright of the Air Force in Colorado Springs; and Edwin, Jr., Jack and Phillip Wright of DesPlaines; also five great-grandchildren. A son, George, passed away last fall. Both Mr. and Mrs. Wright are in good health as the bride of fifty-five years approaches her eighty-third birthday in August and the bridegroom his eightyfifth in July. In addition to their family and friends, the Wrights are expecting a visit from Mrs. Myrtle Hale of River Forest, who was Mrs. Wright's attendant at her wedding. Gert Barbian was the first to hear one of the men call "Jump." The rest hesitated too long, with the result that they all had an unexpected swim--all except Avis Gans, who never had learned the art and had to cling to the pier until help arrived. 'Mrs. Barbara Melcher of CvahsviHe, Ind., who spent some time in the McHenry community many years ago, stopped briefly on Friday afternoon enroute from a visit with relatives in Chicago. Mrs. Melcher talks enthusiastically about the days spent here and still enjoys reading her irtilt ly issue of the Plaindealer. Emil Schwertfeger is the new f^mmander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post, replacing Henry Kraus. Frank Passalaqua has been elected the new senior vice-commander. Nomination and election of a junior vice-commander will take place July 7. Clarence Niesen is rightfully proud of his pet this week and Harold Vance is happy over the showing of the dog he trained, ^trough it all, "Patch," a young spaniel, seems oblivious of the glory which surrounds him. "Patch" captured first place in the shooting dog stake and fourth in the open all age class at the Sportsmen's Spaniel club field trial held last weekend at the Wing and Fin club. 4 Two local businesses rate con- £.*tulations for their encouragement of young student musicians through the national Arion awards. This year's awards went to Charlene Dowe for being the outstanding senior member of the band and Jack Wirt* for the same honor in the school orchestra. The 1982 awards were made $Msible by Steffan's Jewelry store and Althoff's Hardware. Mrs. Ray McGee was surprised by being presented with an Americanism award during the grade school graduation exercist last Thursday night. The beauti ful plaque, given by the Ameri can Legion, was in recognitior for her work in seeing that the flag was correctly raised and "fMvered each school day during the past year. Mrs. Rose Kouba of Rt. 3, McHenry, was awarded a valuable prise last week as a home entrant on a morning quiz show over television. CENTENNIAL CITY FESTIVITIES RUN THROUGH WEEKEND Woodstock, the centennial city, has completed preparations for it^s big celebration this next week. A platform has been erected in the park, stores are decorated for the occasion and a safety island is set up at the end of Main street. Festivities begin today (Thursday) and continue through Sunday, including a parade, pageant and a variety of other entertainment appropriate to the 100-yearold festival. In an air of suspense seldom duplicated in the city's history, interested residents learned last' Saturday evening that Pearl A1 len had been elected queen of the centennal. Fine Talent Evident In Sunday Recital More than 100 friends and relatives attended the piano recital presented last Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the high school auditorium by the pupils en Lillian Freeman Leibsohn. A great deal of native talent, plus excellent training, was evident in the variety of numbers played by the eighteen young pianists. The following took part in the recital: Joyce Eckstein, Mary Anne Pottie, Andre Larson, John Creamer, Darlyne West, Roberl Jessup, Norma Moore, GaH Johnson, Judy Freund, Joyce Schafer, Jack Schoenholtz, Barbara Egbert, Nancy Buckner, Karen Kralowets, Judy Hems, Diane Rietesel, loan Collins and Sara Kay Douglas. MEN SERVE IN OVERSEAS POSTS Captain Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross - Three local servicemen overseas were in the news this week, one for heroism in recent campaigns and the other two for special work with their respective units. x Capt. Leo Gerlach, recently wounded in the leg while flying his plane over enemy territory, has been awarded the Distinguish, ed Flying Cross, along with the following citation: "For heroism while participating in aerial flight during operations against the enemy in Korea. Capt. Gerlach, serving as a pilot attached to a Marine allweather fighter squadron, engaged in a night intruder mission in the Singosan area of North Korea on the night of Jan. 25, 1952. Carefully reconnoitering the assigned sector with the aid of an accompanying flare dropping aircraft, he discovered scattered vehicles traversing the main supply route leading southward from Singosan. With full knowledge of the numerous anti-aircraft positions in the area, he commenced his attacks on the northernmost trucks and then worked his way into the extremely mountainous terrain to the south, seeking out and destroying individual vehicles. Before he expended his ordnance, he destroyed eleven supply-laden vehicles ' and -two anti-aircraft positions and severely damaged two additional vehicles despite serious hazards presented by mountainous terrain, uncertain visibility, and determined antiaircraft opposition. Capt. Gerlach's alertness, efficient actions and courageous devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the. United States Naval service. "C. F. Schilt "Major General .V "U. S. Marine Corps" Hit And Run Driver Apprehended In City A hit and run driver was appre# hended by McHenry police about 10:15 o'clock last Saturday morn- «ng on Front street after they had been asked to attempt to stop vhe motorist who left an accident at Crystal Lake at 9:45. The driver, a Chicago man, was held until Crystal Lake police ar- -ived to take the motorists to headquarters. A fine of $200 was mposed. WITH THE 1ST CAVALRY DIV. IN JAPAN--Sgt. Orrie N. Colby, son of Ora N. Colby of 807 Crystal Lake rd., McHenry, recently completed a two-week intelligance course which was conducted in Japan by the fifth cavalry regiment. He was chosen to attend the school because - of his basic knowledge of Army intelligence methods. The fifth regiment is part of the first cavalry division, which transferred to Japan last Decomber after seventeen months of combat duty in Korea. Sgt. Colby served in Korea seven months as a member of headquarters company, second battalion, fifth cavalry regiment. He entered the Army in November, 1950, and has been awarded the Korean Service Ribbon with three campaign stars. CSolby formerly attended the Severe Storm City Friday. 13th Anyone residing in the S&* Henry community who heretofore held little faith in superstitions surrounding Friday, the thirteenth, found their firni beliefc wavering last week. v Even the old timers had difficulty recalling a storm which brought such sudden and complete darkness to the community as that which enveloped McHesfiy and the surrounding area Ssdr^T Friday afternoon. Within minutes the heavy, dark clouds seemed to come nearer to the earth as business houses continued to serve the usual Friday crowd in fetches which were lighted fully as much as one might expect at the height of the evening hour. Lights went out for brief periods several times during the storm and in the Gus Frewmd residence on Riverside Drive a couple of switches burned out. Two homes were struck by lightning, the Weber residence ott Lake street and the George Kramer home on east Elm. Early in the storm, about 2:20, fire started at the home of Henry G. and the Misses Barbara and Gertrude Weber, lightning entered through wiring. Miss Barbara saw smoke risinr from the building shortly after the crash and heard Mrs. Fred Smith, who resides in the upper apartment, cal ling for help. Mrs. Smith was found to have been standing very near the attic, where a fire had already gainedsome headway. Local firemen! were called and immediately began to extinguish the flames andj remained at the task until & o' clock. There were several holes in the roof as the result of the fire and considerable water damage to the rooms downstairs. However the family feels fortunate that the action of the firemen prevented more serious damage. The Kramer residence was damaged to the extent of several holes in the roof as a result of the lightning. Television wiring was also burned. The Kramers were not home during the storm and are very grateful to those who assisted in putting out the fire. University burg. of Illinois in Gales- WITH THE 25TH INFANTRY DIV. IN KOREA--Pvt. Cyrill F. Jakubka, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jakubka, Island Lake, is now serving with the twenty-fifth infantry division in eastern Korea. The twenty-fifth, approaching its third year oh the peninsula, held off the Reds at Pusan in the summer of 1950. Now the senior unit in Korea, its patrols are harassing enemy positions northwest of the Punchbowl. Jakubka, „a truck driver In the 90th field artillery battalion, en tered the Army in October, 1951, and arrived in Korea last month. Need Rubber stamps? 0i4ar The Plaindealer. Gift Presented To Priest A total of *128.75 WW ooflected as the result of the Salvation ,-Army's Doughnut Day last Fri- H Say in McHenry. Assisting Henrietta Vycital, chairman of the tag <day, were Helen Wegener and Eleanor Creuts of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, Eleanor Reid, Margaret Davidsen, Marge Schaefer, Frances Matchen, Marilyn Lively, Claire Seeber, Bess Grobel and Pearl Nerstad of the Legion Auxiliary. Allan Lelbaohn, Mrs. Sam Leibsohn of McHenry, has been awarded an honor cup at Todd school for fifty merits which includes a B plus or better scholastic average, plus participation in major sport activities and music. Mr. 'and All*", who has completed seventh grade studies, maintained an A average. Prior to this year, he received his previous education in the McHenry public school. The State Department of Illinois, at its recent convention held at the Palmer House, Chicago, issued a first place blue ribbon to McHenry unit. No. 491, American Legion Auxiliary, for the best publicity program last year. McHenry won in the second class division, which included cities with population under 50,00*. ASPIRE TO BE QUEEN (Photo by Max Kolin) At the wheel of this attractive boat is Joan Schmaling, the Young Democrats' candidate for Marine Day queen. In back of her, from left to right, are Ann Smith, American Legion; Charlene Dowe, C.O.F; and Joan tfett. V.F.W. PREPARATIONS M MAKM6 FOR FUL ELECTION Photo by Kolin Well expressing the old adage that "it Is more blessed to give than to receive" these youngsters are showing their delight in presenting a gift to Rev. Fr. Joseph Blitsch, pastor of St. John'a church, Johnsburg. The occasion was In observance of Fr. Blitsch's twenty-fifth year in the priesthood. Front row, left to right: Ardelle Oeffling, Albert Freund, Charlene Freund, Nancy Smith, Susan Daly and Rev. Joseph M. Blitsch. Back row: Donald Schmitt, William Weber, Robert Thorny mm, Ariene Oeffling, May. Judges* Clerlife Are Selected In | Various Townships • A racord number of voters are expected to go to the polls next November in the presidential election and plans are already going forward in anticipation of this voting. Two registration days will be held throughout the county, the first on Sept. 20 and the second Oct. 7. Prior to thpse dates, registration will be handled any time at the county clerk's office in Woodstock. Last week, the board of supervisors) approved selection of judges and clerks for the November election, subject to approval by Judge Henry L. Cowlin. Both major parties are represented among those selected. Mefaenry lists the following: Judges and Clerks McHenry one--Judges: ChaUncey Harrison, Paul Struck and Rose Tonyan; Clerks: Flora Carr, Viola Low and George Thompson. McHenry two--Judges: Vera Purvey, Arnold Anderson and Le- Roy Smith; Clerks; Elsie Smith, Linda Kilday and Vera Kane. McHenry three -- Judges: Albert Krause, Maude Rothermel, Math Schmitt; Clerks: H. Walter Anderson, Regina Green and Mary Freund. McHenry four-- Judges: Peter Freund, Jr., Joseph Adams and William Meyers; Clerks: Agnes Freund, Mayme Jackson and Hilda May. McHenry five -- Judges: Carl Hallstrom, Fred Huffman and Fred Sells; Clerks: Gertrude White, Alice Wagner and Madeleine Sullivan. As the result of action taken last week on a motion of Supervisor A. B. McConnell of Dorr, that township will have three additional precincts set up before the fall election. The addition will 132 Enrolled In Safety Program Beaches throughout McHenry county are being prepared for the beginning of the Red Cross water safety program, which starts June 30 for a six weeks' period. The program was instituted to assist in cutting to a minimum deaths by drowning. When registration was held in McHenry Tuesday morning, 132 signed up for the course of instruction. Anyone still desiring to enroll may do so by sending a post card to Red Cross, McHenry, 111., stating name, address, age and previous instruction, if any. The first program was begun in 1914 and since that time the annual rate of death by this cause has been cut in half. The Red Cross offers facilities, teachers and class instruction so that anyone desiring to learn to swim may do so. * Certified instructors and lifeguards will be in attendance throughout the six weeks at McHenry, at the Woodstock pool, at the two beaches in Crystal Lake and others at Fontana and a joint beach for Cary, Fox River Grove and Algonquin. Swimming will be taught for beginners, intermediates and advanced pupils and also junior and senior life saving. On the McHenry beach, Bonnie Masslich McConnell will serve as instructor and Ed. Lacy as guard. Barbara Stripp will be a "roving" instructor covering all beaches. DECK TITLE HOLDER FOR 1«£ DESIGNATE CITY HAU, AS P0LUN6 PLACE ON JUNE M CITY HOST TO DISTRICT LESION MBTMGJUK22 Men Will Meet In , Clubhouse; Ladies' Session At School ENFORCE SPEED LAW Officers and directors of the village of Lakemoor issue a warning to motorists that the speed limit of 30 miles per hour will be strictly enforced in the future. Mrs. Margaret Johnson of Long Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Helen Thomas of Douglas, Ariz., visited the Earl Gilkerson home last weekend. McHenry will be host to the thirtieth annual eleventh district Legion convention on Sunday, June 22, with the Legionnaires holding their convention in the oost home on Green street and the Auxiliary carrying on business sessions in the high school. The Auxiliary will start the day's activities with a call to order at 10 a.m., while the Legion session will begin at 2 p.m. Delerates will attend from Will, Dupage, Kane and McHenry counties. In addition to the several hundred delegates, all Legionnaires from the four counties have been invited to 'attend. Eleventh District Commander , JLester A. Siedschlag will preside it the Legion convention. The Auxiliary convention will be presided over by Marguerite Bailey, director, of Hinsdale. McHenry is very well represented in the district, having officers in both the Legion and the Auxiliary. William Green is the efficient eleventh district adjutant, while his equally hard worktng and popular wife, Minnie Green, is the eleventh district chaplain for the Auxiliary. Harold Vycital, past commander and now acting commander, will represent the McHenry post at Simday's meeting and Jeannette Vance, president of the Auxiliary unit, will extend greetings to the visiting delegates. In addition to her convention duties, Mrs. Vance and her co-workers will prepare and serve food to all delegates after the busness of the day has been concluded. One of the attractions will be a concert to be given by the Roosevelt Legion Post, No. 84. of Aurora, which will play in front of the Legion Home between 1 and 2 p.m. Earl "Marty" Conway will sing the "Star Spangled Banner" during the Legion convention. Mayor Gives Welcome It has been twenty-four years since McHenry has had the opportunity of being host city, the last district convention having been held here in 1928. As mayor of McHenry, the Honorable George P. Freund will give the address of welcome at both meetings. All Legionnaires in the area are urged to attend the convention and visitors are also welcomed. This is a fine opportunity to see the Legion and Auxiliary in action. Both groups are engaged throughout the year in philanthropic work, one of the largest forces working for the good of community and country in existence today. bring the total to eight, with an estimated registration of 5,270. McHenry township has five precincts, with 4,975 voter*; Honor Rev. Joseph Blitsch On Twenty-Fifth Year In Priesthood A solemn High Mass of thanksgiving was offered by Rev. Fr. Joseph M. Blitsch of St. John's parish, Johnsburg, at 11 o'clock on Wednesday, June 11, on the silreception was held by the parishioners to honor their pastor. The reception began at 8 o'clock with a program by the school children, including words of greeting and ver anniversary of his ordination | congratulations expressed in song to the Holy Priesthood. His Excellency, the Most Rev. John J. Boylan, D. D., Bishop of Rockford, with clergy of the diocese, parishioners, relatives and friends were present for the service. Following the Jubilee Mass, Fr. Blitsch was host to the clergy and relatives at a dinner served in the school hall. At this time. he expressed his gratitude to all who had come to help him celebrate this joyous occasion and to those who had worked to make it a memorable event. Wednesday evsipingt a public and recitation by the various grade groups. Two selections, "Come to the Fair" and "Praise Ye The Father," were sung by St. John's choir. Following the children's program, gifts were presented to the jubilarian by Everett Hiller, a seminarian who represented the parish, and by Fred J. Smith, who spoke in the name of the Johnsburg Community club. A social gathering for the members of the congregation concluded the day's program. R. H. RIX. SR.. IS RETIRED FROM RAILROAD JUNE 15 Reginald H. Rix, Sr., retired on June 15 as brakeman and collector on the North Western railroad's suburban train between Chicago and Crystal Lake. Mr. Rix had been on that run for nine years and for forty-two years served in all areas covered by the railroad, in both the Wisconsin and Milwaukee divisions. The retired railroad man is now enjoying life to the fullest in his home -on Fox river in Niesen's subdivision near Johnsburg. It is the home he built in his spare time twenty-three years ago. Mr. Rix plans on some travel with his wife in the future. He will also enjoy visits with his four sons, his four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Always fond of fishing as a hobby, this will provide enjoyable recreation in the days ahead. Mr. Rix began his career with the railroad in 1905 and worked for three other lines before becoming associated with North Western. R^new that subscription to the The Plaindealer now! Six lovely ladies from the McHenry community will vie this year for the title of Marine Day queen. The candidates' names were released last Sunday, the deadline for sponsors to list entries with Mildred HOhman, queen contest chairman. Charlene Dowe, 17, a June graduate of th^ McHenry Community high school, will seek honors in the name of the Catholic Order of Foresters. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dowe of Rt. 91, south of Me* Henry. Both veterans' groups have listed entries. For the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Joan Nett will via for the McHenry queen title A 20-year-old blonde, she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Nett of Riverside Drive. The American Legion has selected Ann Smith, 19, a graduate this month from the local high schooL A brunette, she is the daughter, of Mrs. Grace Thompson of Mate street, McHenry. New as a sponsor this year la a group called The Young Democrats. who have selected as their candidate Joan Schmaling. New Sponsor Also new in the ranks of sponsor is the Johnsburg Community club, which has chosen young, Phyllis Smith, . daughter at Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Smith, as their entry. She graduated from the local high school in 1951. The sixth entry is that of Skelly Oil. She is Shirley Ann Pechous, 17, of Pistakee Bay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Pechous. Pictures of four of the Iwdy candidates appear in this week's issue of the Plaindealer. Others will be photographed and their pictures, plus additional information on each contestant, wiS appear in next week's issue. The contest will be conducted much as last year, on a popularity basis, with the general public deciding the winners. Polls will be open cm Saturday, June 28, at the city hall only from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Any grade school graduate, high school student or adult who resides in the McHenry Community high school district is eligible to vote. Voting is open to year 'round or summer residents cjf the community. 's58 P-3 'j j&?. I STOLEN AUTO RECOVERED BY McHENRY POUCH v; ; McHenry police, again this past week, were responsible for the return of a stolen car which was found in the city. While oh duty Friday morning, the officers stopped to question four youths who were sitting in a car on Riverside Drive, near the beach, the auto having only one Illinois license plate. The boys explained that the other plate had fallen off and when the answer appeared to have satisfied the questioner, they asked for permission to swim, which they wars granted. In the meantime, police checked license records and found the ©umber did not correspond to the name given. Officers returned to further question the boys. One of them said the car belonged to Ms uncle but when asked his name confessed that the auto was stolen from Diversey & Sheridan at Lte-, coin Park. It was also learned that the boys, all Chicagoans, had stolen a set of Illinois license plates on Wednesday night and transferred them to the Wisconsin car, which they stole Thursday evening. The boys were Jack SulHvan, Jimmy McCarry. Joe Hayes and Noel Daley, all 16 years okl The four were held until Saturday, when a representative of the auto stolen division came to McHenry to get the car and returned to Chicago with the boys. Sheriff NuUe of McHenry ooe» ty also questioned the boys e® Friday regarding county robberies but no information of tBfe» portanre was gained. " . ON HONOR ROUL . ,4 The honor roll for the quarter at Northern Illinois Teachers college was rel< week, containing the names at 328 students whose average waa "B" or better. Included was bet* Clark, who resides between Henry and Woodstock. vli' V k * . Ja? >• ..~M ....J* -,.wf