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' >"- -V'V '-.£*• mmmsm S* W4 ' #**< f,?-C| I If;': 4 <Y %' KX'*mS: "v. ' ' •" ..** ""•-* <; •/•, , Vs ,r'y'4; .-.1 -tefcfe ',K4 * y*l If 10c Per Copy r Volume 78 No. 1 >niD:;ihiii<iiii McHENRY. ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 7. 1952 Meanderin1 / ;> Announcement has been made 'gj^this week of the sale of the w Riverside hotel by William Wolf. Eugene Cochrane of Pistakee Bay r took title for undisclosed pur- • chasers. The hotel, modernized in the past few years, has been a familiar landmark on Riverside Drive for about sixty years. One of its employees a half century <ago, Mrs. Mary Seatty, efficientassists in the operation of the hotel. Plans an now uftder Way for the development of the property to the north of the building. Champion ^inaude's Scoofc, the 6-year-old Boxer owned by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fischer of the Country Club subdivision, contina ues to chalk up victories in the * dog1 world. • '"v/ - Last 8unday thfe amine beauty was judged best of breed and best in the working group at the Ge- . neva Lake Kennel Club show held ' at Lake Geneva. About 350 dogs of all kinds were entered. CITY COUMCt HEARD ICW FUNS FOR SUBDIVISION SOUTH OF CITY; ANNEXATION PETITION IS PUNNED Scoop also was runnfer-up to » the Airedale acclaimed best in «^lfcshow, which is a mighty fine record. For his winnings the Fischers were given a silver trophy and a beautiful cup. McHenry folks owe a big "thank you" to Jim P. Delaney of Chicago, a summer resident in this community for a number of years, who did a wonderful job •. in helping to publicize Marine Day through the medium of television, radio and Chicago newspapers. The young man has taken a sincere fancy to McHenry during his summer visits and did more than hie share t(T make the water festival a huge success. . , < It was a reunion of shipmates - of the U.S.S. LCD 953 last week i&- fls Edward Frett of Johnsburg - ^J Pjr'»h ilUp Wiley of Mario«*Ind.. and ^Stanley Hatwig of Janesville. iWis., recalled their sailing days * ii* the Mediterranean during World War n. 'A Volunteer workers selling "Add a Brick" tags for the benefit of Memorial Hospital for McHenry County on Marine Day are to be congratulated for their splendid work. A total of $712.07 was collected throughout the day. Of this amount, $126.09 will be credited to taggers from other communities who were invited to take part. After this, plus expenses incurred, are deducted, it is expected that more than $52? will remain as McHenry's contribution to the hospital buildinp fund. Each- community ta the county is asked to contribute $1,000 ir a three-year period. If a similai tag day is carried out next year McHenry's quota will be reached Mrs. Herbert Engdahl is grate ful to workers and to the Jamef Lennons for the use of their car in the successful carrying out of the project. Mr. and Mrs. McCabf received word this week that thr • disease with which their son ' James, 17, was stricken while serving with the Navy in Cali fomia, is definitely polio. Thf illness affected one leg in particular. The Riverside Drive hardware .store has changed its name from Bjorkman's & ®jorkinan's Ace Hardware. Betty Wright, daughter of Mr and Mrs. William Wright of Wonder Lake, attended the Illinois Future Homemakers o< America state leadership conference at East Bay camp. Lake Bloomington, 111., from July 23 to Aug. 1. As a freshman at th< . ^ local high school last year she was selected as a delegate to the ----conference by the McHenry chapter of the F. H. A. As one of 550 F.H.A. delegates. Betty joined with other girls in discussion groups, recreation and general meetings. With the theme of the five-day conference, "'P.H.- A. Rosebuds Today--Siossom Tomorrow," special emphasis was m to the importance of publicizing future homemakers. The City Council Vnet Monday evening anticipating \ a routine meeting of paying billSsyand approving reports, but found a long list cf- problems that carried the meeting up to the midnight hour. Chuck Miller and Attorney William Carroll, Jr., were again present and presented new plans for a subdivision which was formerly a portion of the Steve Schmitt farm on Elgin Road south of McHenry. The owners plan to petition for annexation of this subdivision to the city of McHenry. The proposed plat provides spacious building sites, extension of <;ity water and sewer lines and the all-important provision for wlid roadbeds. Water and sewer leads to each lot are a part of the plan, thus avoiding the tearing up of roads each time a new dwelling is constructed. The Council was encouraged by the report on parking meters for the month of July, Total collections reached a new high of $937.57 for the current year, although the amount was below the figure for the same period in 1951, when $995.51 was collected. To date, the sum of $8185 has been paid on the total contract price of slightly over $11,- 000. Motor Fuel Tall While the balance in the general fund is dwindling, further encouragement was found in a report that motor fuel tax money in the amount of $8620.62 is credited to the city in the' state office. Thirty-three hundred dollars of this amount is earmarked for payment on bridge bonds due Jan. 1, but the city will undoubtedly request use of these funds on projects for which JfktFT funds can be used. McHenry's portion of MFT funds has increased greatly since the latest census •was taken in 1950. A comparison shows that $406.55 was received in June of 1949 against $787.45 for the same period this year. The street committee has been making commendable strides in ^bringing about needed improvements. Work has started this week in building a storm sewer to drain low spots on Washington street east of Green. A similar problem has been corrected along Crescent avenue. In each case the property owners have contributed to help defray the cost. A meeting with Engineer V. H. Kasser has been arranged for Thursday evening: of this week to look over further ,projects and problems facing the Council. Council approval was given to the recommendation - of the zoning board of appeals in which a variation, rather than reclassification, is granted to William Goettsche. TWO BOATS CAUGHT. FIRE ON FOX RIVER; DRIVERS UNINJURED Two boat fires provided work for McHenry's volunteer fire department this past week. Drivers ->f both boats were thrown into the Fox river but neither was badly injured. About 10:15 o'clock .Monday night a report was turned in that \ boat was afire on the west side if the river, near the McHenry Country club, and a man was in 'he water calling for help. When firemen arrived, the boat had Irifted to the east side and flames were extinguished in a -hort time. Cause of the fire was lot determined. Matthew Landres, a Chicago ooliceman who resides in Oak Park, was assisted in his efforts •o swim to jhore by Mrs. O. D. Buckles and a neighbor, M. Paean, who had heard his cries for help. He was treated in a local physician's office but was "ound to be uninjured. Mr. Landres, who is a frequent visitor to this community, was reported to have turned on the ignition of his inboard motor, after which the boat suddenly started afire. Before the flames were extinguished, the craft was badly damaged. About 7:30 last week Wednesday evening, firemen were called to Orchard Beach, where they found a motor boat drifting in the middle of the river, the fire already extinguished. The driver whose name was not learned by firemen, was assisted to shore and within a short time the boat, too, had been brought to safety. Pamela Walsh of Fox Lake is spending this week visiting in the Alfons Adams home. LOCAL GIRLS ARE GRADUATED FROM NURSING SCHOOL Two local girls, Nadyne Lewis and Marion Wegener, were included in the class of twenty-five to be graduated from St. There se School of Nursing in NADYNE LEWIS Waukegan last Sunday afternoon. The impressive ceremony took place at 3 o'clock in the chapel, Plaindealer To Be Printed One Day Early Because Dollar Days will be held in McHenry on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15 and 16, the Plaindealer will be printed one day early, on Wednesday, Aug. 13. This will allow readers ample time to peruse the splendid bargains to be offered. General news must be* in the office by Monday «t 5 p.m., correspondents' copy and display advertising by noon on Monday and classified ads by Tuesday at 10 a.m. MARION WEGENER with Rev. Fr. Raymond as guest speaker. Miss Lewis is the dailgncer of the Fred Bienapfls of Green street, McHenry, and Miss Wegener is the daughter of Mrs. Agnes Wegener of Vojo. The two girls were not only classmates but also roommates during their training days. Both of them expect to take their state board exam in October. Plans for the future are indefinite. Attending as guests of Miss Lewis were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bienapfl and Mrs. Dale Dixon of McHenry and Mrs. Robert Brugger of Kenosha, Wis. Present to see Misg Wegener graduate were Mrs. Agnes Wegener, Mrs. Margaret Wegener, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wagner, Henry Wegener, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wegener, Mr. and Mrs. Le- Roy Wegener, Joan Ann Wegener, Rev. Fr. George Schark and Mr. and Mrs. Tony Wegener, the latter of Maple Park. OAK PARK WOMAN INJURED TUESDAY IN AUTO COLLISION Mrs. Ruth Henderson of Oak Park sustained severe cuts about the face and bruises on the shoulder when her head crashed through the windshield of her car in an accident in McHenry on Tuesday morning. Mrs. Henderson and her husband, Kenneth, were driving south on Riverside Drive and Gerald Peschke was driving north when the latter made a left turn at the Pearl street intersection and in so doing crashed into the left fender of the Henderson car. Mrs. Henderson's head was thrown through the windshield by the impact. She was given first aid treatment and then taken to the Woodstock hospital, from which she was released later in the day. The Hendersons had been visiting relatives in this vicinity. PBE-CARNIVAL PICNIC A pre-carnival picnic and dance for members and guests will be held on the V. F. W. club grounds Sunday, Aug. 10. The picnic will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., with dancing from • to 10 o'clock. BOY SCOUTS TO p CONDUCT ANNUAL DRIVE AUGUST 211 - * • w . . . Ray Page Named v; Drive Chairman L For '52 Campaign A one-day finance drive on Wednesday, Aug. 20, wijl be held in McHenry for the Blackhawk Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. Money raised will be turned over to the local council treasury to extend the Scouting program in the communities which it serves. Each year fifty-one communities in McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties are given the opportunity to share the financial burden of conducting the Cub Soout, Boy Scout and Explorer Scout programs in their areas. In this way, community needs can better be met througrr a combined budget of* operation. Approximately 100 boys are now active in Scouting in McHenry, consisting of three units. Troop No. 162 is sponsored by the American Legion, Troop No. 161 and Cub Pack No. 362 by the Community P. T. A. Their part in the coming campaign will be the distribution of literature to each family in McHenry, cvDlaining the purpose and inter." of the Scout drive in more detail. Distribution will take place Tuesday, Aug. 19. • Ray Page has been named Scout drive chairman and is organizing a corps of solicitors who will visit each home on the twentieth. "" Last year the drive netted $773.50 and it is hoped that the 1952 campaign may again find McHenry residents cooperative in order that the community may go record «s having contributed its share toward supporting the program. i In order to conduct the present quality program it costs the Blackhawk Area Council approximately $11.12 per boy. Since 86 per cent of the total operating budget is supplied by individual community campaigns such as will be undertaken here, it is imperative that McHenry does its bit to enable the Boy Scouts of America to continue its national program of character building and citizenship training. Polio Victims At Children's Camp A new experimental project was undertaken at the Chicago Club For Crippled Children camp at Riverdale subdivision last week | when twenty-nine^ young victims of polio arrived at th^ camp for a period covering more than two weeks. Previously, only children suffering with cerebral palsy were accepted. The young polio victim# are between the ages of 3 and 8 years, with the exception of two .who are 91/i and 10. Most of them are too young for acceptance in other summer camps, where the age limit is usually 8, this being one of the primary reasons for the project. Future plans in this regard will depend on the amount of good that can be accomplished with this first group. With the children cfcme a new physical therapist, Elizabeth Mueller, whose work with polio victims has been widespread, including considerable time spent at Warm Springs. Most of the children are recent victims of the. disease, that is, within the past year and onehalf. They are referrals from physicians, clinics and hospitals in the Chicago area. The present group will remain at camp until Aug. 15. News About Our Servicemen WITH THE FIRST MARINE DIVISION IN *toREA-- Marine Sergeant Frank J. Bitterman has Joined the First Marine division in Korea. sgt. Bitterman, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Bitterman, reside at Lakemoor, has been assigned to an infantry unit somewhere along the fighting front. His new organization, which now has been in battle longer than any other Marine unit in history, has received a fourth Presidential Unit Citation for its part in the historic Inchon landing on Sept. 15, 1950. "BEHIND GARDEN WALL" THEME OF '52 FLOWER SHOW "Behind the Garden Wall" is the attractive title which the McHenry Garden club has chosen for its 1952 flower show, to be held two days, Aug. 22 and Aug. 23. On Friday the doors will be open at the McHenry Equipment company from 3 to 9 p.m., while on Saturday the public is invited to attend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The following classes have been arranged for: Class A, 12 arrangements in shades of yellow to gold; Class B, twelve arrangements in favorite container; Class C, twelve arrangements of roadside flowers; Class D, twelve arrangements depicting special days; Class E, twelve arrangements of gladiolas; Class F, six twin arrangements; Class G, miniature arrangements; Class H, junior arrangements; Class J, horticulture class of vegetables and fruit; Class K, specimen Blooms. Committee cbairmeft' announce that all specimen blooms must be tagged and named by exhibitors. No entries will be received after 11 o'clock on Aug. 22. The following McHENRY COUPLE INJURED ENROUTS HOME FROM TRIB* „ Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burns were injured, but only slightly, on Monday of this week when they were involved in an auto accident near Ravenna, Ohio, while enroute home from a vacation trip to visit his parents in Bostoff, Mass. Details of the accident were not learned but it is known that the car they were driving was forced from the road to avoid hitting a truck and it reeled over several times in a ditch. Both were taken ,to a Ravenna hospital, where Mr. Burns was scheduled to have more X-rays taken Wednesday. His wife, the former Mary Buss, was to come home by plane Wednesday nigttt. . The car was reported ' to be badly damaged. CROm ESTIMATED AT HOOO SAW MARK DAY ACTUATES; COLOflfll PARADE. RACES THRLLED THRONE A kind Providence provided McHenry with one of the most ideal days one could wish for on Marine Day, with an estimated 14,000 visitors crowding into the city. A bright sun encouraged record crowds to gather on the Steffan's Jewelry, Tonyan Furnishing, V. F. W. Auxiliary^ / city officials and township office '^ afternoon racing progra* got off to an impressive with opening races at 1 BLOODMOBILE IN McHENRY SECOND TIME THIS YEAR Volunteer blood donors continued throughout the afternoon and early evening to stream into the V. F. W. clubhouse on Wednesday this week When the bloodmobile visited the community. It was the second time the unit was set up in McHenry in a little more than three months. Mrs. Gertrude Barbian, local Red Cross chairman, was contacted a few weeks ago, informing her that there was an urgent need for more blood for wounded servicemen overseas. Because local citizens responded so well when the unit visited here April 30, McHenry was again sought oi^ in the present emergency. i Mrs. Barbian, with the help of both veterans' organizations and their Auxiliary members, began seeking blood donors and when 150 had signed pledge cards it became a certainty that the bloodmobile would be in McHenry on Aug. 6. The mobile unit brought with it a trained staff, which was augmented by trained Red Cross workers. Announcement was made this week by Roy Miller* that because of prior arrangements made with the booking agency, passes given to blood donors for the Skyline theatre cannot be used to see "The Greatest Show On Earth," Passes will be honored, however, for other shows. Photo by Max Kol One of the prise winning floats m Marine Day was this beautiful entry of the Gift Port. Riding on it were the 196,1 queens, Barbara Simon, left and Nancy Sieman, right have been announced, with tables to be furnished by the club: Garden buffet, patio luncheon, tea for two, mother's garden luncheon, hobo pow-pow, farm lunchtable settings: eon, birthday party. School Grounds Proved Popular Spot For Band Concerts; Conclude Series Cpl. Robert P. Freund of Johnsburg is now with the 64th field artillery in Korea, having arrived there April 11. He is serving as a gunman. The young man entered the Army in September of 1951 and received his basic and advanced training at Fort Sill, Okla. Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Pape of Chicago have left for San Antonio, Texas, where he will report to Fort Sam Houston today. Aug. 7. Dr. Pape has been with the dental reserves and was recently called to active duty. His wife is the former Kathryn Mc- Andrews of McHenry. Warren Wegener returned this week to Rhode Island after a two weeks' leave from duty. Last Thursday evening the McHenry municipal band, under the direction of Paul R. Yanda, concluded the 1952 summer series of band concerts with an excellent program on the high school grounds. This year's series was probably the best attended and trfe most enjoyable of any in recent years. One of the most unique features ever attempted out of doors was the appearance of the organpiano duo team of Jean and Joan Weber. The strains of "In A Monastary Garden," "Sundown" and "Canadian Capers" were lovely as they drifted across the spacious lawn, the sonorous tone of the organ mingling with the lighter melody of the piano. Also featured on the program were two very fine vocal duets by Mary Rita Stilling and Earl Conway. Appropriately adding a military touch to the concluding program was a tribute to the Armed Forces by Arthur Mueller, who was accompanied by the band. Young McHenry musicians who were members of the band this summer included Jack Wirtz. George Freund, Jr., Arnold and Clarence Thelen, David Kent, Allan Freund, Joan Freund, Sally King, Patsy Goranson, Doris Bauer, Dolores Smith. Dick Collins, Dorothy Hiller, Fred Svoboda. Sr., Arleen Svoboda, Ray Schmitt, Earl Ponreming. Charlene Dowe, Bill Weber and James Freund. For several years the practice has been carried out of playing the first four concerts in the city park and the last four on the high school grounds. Although the procedure accommodates residents of both parts of the city, each season finds the last four programs becoming more popular. probably for the reason that Edward Uhlirs Wed Fifty Years On Wednesday, Aug. 6. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Uhlir of Sunset View subdivision, near Johnsburg, observed a half century of married life. The couple moved here six years ago after Mr. Uhlir retired from Sears Roebuck & co., where he was employed for forty-five years. Original plans were to hold a reception in their home, with arrangements being made by their only son, William, and his wife, Louise, of Bellwood, 111. However, because Mr. Uhlir's health has not been good of late, the idea was given up and instead, a lawn party will be held at the home, with only relatives and a few close friends in attendance. The party is planned for nqxt Sunday, Aug. 10. The Uhlirs have two grandchildren. Margaret and her husband, Allen Mann, will be here from Galesburg for the celebration but a grandson. Robert, will not be present. The young man was married last week and is now on a wedding trip with his wife, Frieda. On Aug. 18 he must report to a Texas camp to keep an appointment with Uncle San-, where he will serve. In the Air Corps. facilities for featuring, guest artists. With the programs constantly drawing larger crowds, music lovers hope that some day their dream of a modern band shall will become a reality. walks throughout the city to watch the long and colorful parade as it made its way through business districts in the morning. Later, filmy clouds obscured the sun to make for more pleasant viewing of the thrilling races on the river. Only after most of the day's activities had been completed did showers definitely bring to a Conclusion the Marine Day program. The parade, one of the finest ever held, had a total of sixtyfive floats ef various kinds, all of which were much admired by the huge throngs. Winners were as follows: Price Winnst* M u s i c a l o r g a n i z a t i o n s : S t . Charles Training school band, first; McHenry high School band, second; Richmond band, third. Commercial (vehicles): Bing's Plumbing and Heating, first; McHenry Boat Co., second; Switzercraft, third; Niesen's store, honorable mention. Floats (beauty): Gift Port, first; Rainbow Cleaners, second; Joe Frett. third; Althoff's Hardware, honorable mention. Originality: Vycital's, Inc., first; Toddler Shop, second; Ace Hardware, third; Overton Motors, honorable mention. Organization: Cub Scouts, first; Moose lodge, second; V.F.- W„ third; Catholic Order of Foresters, honorable mention. Children's entries: Future Marine Day queen, first; blood donors, second; baton twirlers of Woodstock, third. Pleasure Cars: Krickl, first; McHenry Floral, second; West Side Locker, third; Hettermann's, honorable mention. The entry of the Dean Milk Co., was considered to be in a separate class and was awarded special mention and a plaque. In all but the children's division, plaques were given for first place winners and red and yellow ribbons for second and third places. Other Entries Other sparade entries include the following: Agatha Shop. Boy Scouts, Buchert's garage; Buckie Agency. Blake Motors, Barbian Grocery, McHenry baton group, C. Coles, Cherry Hill, Carey Electric, McHenry Department store, Engdahl, fire trucks, FM Radio, Girl Scouts, Gladstone's Department store, Goettsche, Herdrich, Kent Corp., L & H Television, Mosley, McHenry Florist, Marticke & Nixon, McHenry Sand & Gravel, McHenry Gi. age. Jilc- Henry Garage, McHenry Hosiery Mill, Pepping, 1951 queens. 1952 queens, Red Cross, Shurtleff Ice Cream. Schroeder Iron Works, recorded. • I I I. I ----jfa" •_*£ followed later by hydro racing, _ Only interruption of the progranf- j came at 2:45 o'clock, when JinrT ~ Moran, Courtesy Hour M. C.f\ piloted his beautiful new boat down the Fox fiver, with th#' lovely queen, Charlene Dowe, an<$- her court of five pretty girlaipft| aboard. During the interlude, wate# skiers also made their appear|l|| ance, thrilling the thousands whq lined the shore to watch theiK adeptness. as well as their clown-**™*! ing. Race Wliuisw Races got off to a '"fast and* thrilling start at 12:30, with th* stock utility boats opening the program. The five BU winners ^ were Wayne Bauer, Milton, Wis.tfs| 1; Robert Switzer, McHenry, 2| Hal Ketterman, Chicago, 3; Gar-iK net Knipple, 4; Ross Ritten*; house, Chicago. 5. Three CU ners were Walter Hoen, 1; BudL : Bleder, 2; Larry Freeman, J. In the free-for-all. top racenf s| included Claude Coleman of Wis<"? ;| consin, 1; Buzz Gunther, 2; An* |• thony Straub, 3; David Switzer,« ^ McHenry, 4; and Otto Struheldei 5. ' Queen's Ball Never has Queen CharleMjg^ Dowe looked lovelier than Sat* ' urday night, when she was..; crowned in an impressive cere-r/Wl mony at the Legion Home, sur-^^ rounded by her court of flv#;^ pretty girls, Phyllis Smith, Joan| S Nett, Ann Smith, Shirley Pechousf K j and Joan Schmaling. Charlene 1 was attired in a white net dress,, "j with taffeta underskirt, the gownt^ J. trimmed with pink satin ribbon., ' 1 She wore pink satin shoes. Alii ^ the girls had beautiful corsages^ | gifts of the Elm Street Florist ^ Shop." Last year's queens, Barbam Simon and Nancy Siemon. wew|;3 present to place the crown ons&|? Charlene's blonde hair. She waa|^§l also given a lovely gold trophy from the Chamber of Commerce! and she and each member of her T court were presented with gold! lockets by William Burfeindt of the Plaindealer. A good sized crowd attended. the ball, at which time Mayor George P. Freund and President John Looze of the Chamber of ^ Commerce gave brief listings of5v"2 the following day's activities,- ^ with an invitation to attend tlM ' v Sunday program. The Chamber of Commerces, ~ sponsors of Marine Day. are grateful for the very fine cooperation of the public both «n preparatory plans and on Sunday. So efficiently was traffic handled that no accidents wese PLAN WATER SAFETY DEMONSTRATION FOR THURSDAY. AUG. 7 The McHenry county chapter of the American Red Gross is presenting its annual water safety demonstration on Thursday, Aug. 7, in an attempt to show what has been completed within the six weeks' course. This program will include a demonstration of beginners, intermediates and swimmers; also a few novelty races to show what can be done Capt. and Mrs. Merle Davis and two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Bacon and Miss Ann Frisby were j in the water in play-time. Elgin visitors on. Tuesday after- Three beaches.have been offeracoustics are better, as well as noon. . • I ing life-saving and they will demonstrate techniques learned. A group of Crystal Lake girts have worked up two water bal- j lets, and the new method of Vj artificial respiration will also be :Jj demonstrated. Lee Andersen, who' ^ holds the back-stroke champion-... .J ship, will demonstrate how a champ swims through the water. Larry Dale, of Woodstock, who is a very capable emcee, will | the announcing. The show wiB be baM at t p.m.. Thursday, Aug. 7. at the main beach at Crystal Lake. . which will be lighted. There will be no admission charge. McHENRY DOLLAR DAYS AUGUST 15-16 \