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v . , ; "~'J rs* t' r .\ - ' . " ', • ' ' " * * ; V^IF* * KffSS "j. - * 1 v t ^ ^ V - - v v£ *• ... jr. <•;*. * i* **'i fc*A -- • • - ^ : , W " ' ' ' ' i W • > „ t f c L * ' ' * iii: •'~'Wiiv'£'< - ' • •ta* ^'w.*. ./ Jas . A, 5 ,-• H, " .. .| 4f f 'V-. $' |M,' v, «* * * '•>*'•"' r ^ &*.*£ . . . ,fe A* . . *..k * ??*..« • v; i **?* * ' % *. * * *t -\ ' T* M- - -M--WT 1 r > • *- *, *> , t *%, ,FX»v» Volume 78 -- No. 31 McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 11. 1952 10c Par Copy Musin *tr Meanderin' - The city of McHenry has become more imbued with the holiday spirit than ever before, it seems. If you haten't seen the beautiful Christmas tree which has been erected in the middle of the safety island at the corner of Green street and Wauke- ^ gan Road you have missed a ™ rea^ treat. ' It is decorated with huge red and white canes and large snow balls and attracts all passersby. Never before have motorists found the stop sign so handy, for it gives them an opportunity to catch a good view of the tree. John Hogan of Ringwood will ^•f-appear on television on Farm Town, U.S.A., Channel 4, next Saturday evening, Dec. 13, at 8:30 o'clock. He will take part In a discussion on hay drying. Several others from this area have been interviewed on this program in recent months. Hm state convention of the g Illinois Holstein-Preisian association, of which A. C. Thomson of McHenry is president, is holding a two-day feature packed program for both men and women at the Leland hotel in Aurora on Thursday, Dec. 11, and continuing through Friday. Over 500 delegates and visitors are expected to 4ttend the anconvention. £ Mr. Thomson opens the busi- ™ ness sessions at 10:80 this morning and w|ii preside throughout the day. It is significant that Communism makes its greatest inroads Where ignorance and injustice rule. LEGIONNAIRES Of*™ COUNTY WILL AID IN GIFT PROJECT County Legionnaires Out in • Woodstock last Thursday evening and discussed the current project, which is securing gifts for the "Tanks Who Gava." Gifts or cash contributions to purchase gifts is needed now; according to William Green of J'lHenry, County commander. According to the Legionnaires, Santa won't forget more than 15,000 veterans in forty-three Illinois hospitals on Christmas Day if the campaign is a success. The Legion hopes to supply •Very one of the veterans with at least one gift package. A roll call was taken' during the meeting by Mr. Green. McHenry reported 314 members, - which was second only to Wood- P' stock's 423 members. , The installation of honor rolls ----for Korean veterans in the various communities was discussed and names of men and women who have served or are serving there now will be sought so that inch rolls can be erected. ! . The next county meeting will te held in Huntley on Jan. 22, at which time Perce F. Brauti- { gan, department commander, will be guest speaker. The new Huntley Legion Home will be opened for this first meeting of the new year. Ringwell Farms Has Show Winner Ringwell Farms of Ringwood, HI., has again been awarded " honors at the International Livestock Show held at Chicago last week. The 8-month-old heifer calf Ringwell Orange Talisman, won the blue ribbon in a class of thirty-one entries. This same little animal went on to win junior champion female honors and also was declared reserve grand champion of the entire Shorthorn female show. Ringwell Diane stood third in a class of thirty-three entries. Two of the year-old bulls, Ringwell Conquest and Ringwell Heir Pilot, each stood seventh in c l a s s e s of t w e n t y - e i g h t and thirty-one respectively. In the g&ss of the best pair of females, any age, bred and owned by exhibitor, Ringwell farm stood third in class of thirty-eight entries. Owner of the farms and exhibitor of the cattle is James C. ,'BwelI of Ringwood. Having attracted national attention as a Shorthorn breeder, Mr. Swell RESIDENTS OF JOHNSBURG GATHER TO SEE INHALATOR DEMONSTRATION AND FORMATION1OF RESCUE 5QUAD Residents of Johnsburg gathered in their school hall on Monday evening of this week to hear plans for the formation of a rescue squad. Ken Hamsher called the jneeting to order and in his introductory remarks stated, "The primary reason for the formation of a Johnsburg Rescue Squad is to give the families. of this entire area the complete assurance of having an adequate inhalator, and first aid squad who are properly trained and equipped to go into immediate action, day or night, regardless of the nature of the emergency." It was further explained that every member of the rescue squad must qualify by completing a regulation 30-hour Red Cross course. Dr. W. A. Nye addressed the group with whole-hearted approval and commendation for those taking part making the project possible. As the program progressed, Jerry Hettermann aided by explaining the plan and introduced Karl Walsh, who spoke briefly. John Stone, another enthusiastic member of the organization group: introduced William Harrison, former resident of Ringwood, who is President of the Lake County Fire Department Association and Captain of the Round Lake Fire Department. "Bill" related many interesting experiences in rescue squad work ahd gave helpful advice to the assembly. Ihhalator Dentomtrattm -- The crowd was asked to gather 'round as Jim Healy, of Antioch, demonstrated a modern inhalator. Questions and answers followed as the great life-saving machine was put through its paces. A chart was placed near the speaker'9 table showing that residents of the Johndburg area, ncluding several from McHenry, had backed up their enthusiasm with a pledge* of $1465 during the past ten days. And an organised drive has-not been started. In addition to the inhalator, a small panel truck is to be purchased which will be equipped to .meet the many emergencies facing a rescue squad. So--the drive for funds must carry on. The active rescue squad will consist of fifteen men, eager and willing to give the.r time. and effort in this great work. Nantes submitted are as follows: John Stone Jerry Hettermann ~ Bill Schmidt Harry Freund Lloyde Oeffling Norbie Smith Harry Smith Fred Huemann A1 Adams Walter M. Smit^i Dick Marsh Charles Busch Bud Meyer * . • Don Monte ~ Ken Hamsher Board of Directors A board of directors, having nine members, will be chosen td oversee the business transactions of the organization. Many residents of the river and lakes area ^re showing their approval of the plan. They realize that drownings occur each year and hope that in some cases a life may be saved by the quick work of a well-equipped squad. At the time of fires, accidents, heart cases and any number of emergencies, the appearance of the rescue squad will be a welcome sight. It is their plan to give every possible first aid assistance until doctors and ambulances can take over. The drive is on and the response is sure to show the approval of all. The squad is anxious to start training. Nobody said it--but' it was written on many faces--"The life they save may be my own--or one of my own." SPEAK&. BEFORE OFFICIALS Ray McGee was one of the speakers at the twentieth anniversary meeting of the M,cHenry County Township Officials' association, held last week at the new Chemung township highway garage at Harvard. Mr. McGee was first president of the county unit. An/ estimated seventy-five attended from McHenry and surrounding counties. will now serve the American Shorthorn Breeders' association, hartng been elected a director at the recent annual meeting of the organization. • N ' PRACTICES LAW Charles M. May. son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles May of the Spring Grove area, was recently admitted to the bar and is now practicing in McHenry and Lake counties. He was a graduate of Chicago Kent College of Law in June of this year with an LLB degree. The young man graduated from Richmond high school in 1941 and served as a first lieutenant in the Air Force from 1942 to 1945. He was graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a BS degree in February of 1949. Mr. May resides with his wife and young son in Zion and maintains an office in Waukegan. I CITY COUNCIL PLANS BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT ON SOUTH GREEN ST. JFox some time the condition of the bridge on South Green Street (Elgin Road) has been of vital concern to the McHenry City Council. Especially sinoe the erection of the new Edgebrook school has this concern been high on the list of necessary improvements. Temporary measures have been taken to safeguard the children walking to and from school, but permanent changes have had to wait for the lack of necessary funds. At the last regular council meeting, results of committee meetings were crystalized. A resolution was passed, under the Long Range Road Program, designating this improvement to be completed during the 1953 calendar year. This program is Mt up to plan in advance the expenditure of Motor Fuel Tax funds under the direction and approval of the state department. Since the 1950 census, Mc- Henry's portion of MFT has Increased greatly and an- accumulation of about $11,000 is ndw credited to the city. The state further advises that the city can anticipate slightly more than five dollars per capita during the coming year. In line with the same plan. Park Avenue, which is immediately north of the new school^ has been designated as an arterial street. This will permit improvements through the use, of MFT funds when they are available. This must follow the bridga or culvert improvement. SANTA ARRIVES ~~~' IN McHENRY NEXf SATURDAY. DEC. 13 This week is the last reminder to McHenry's young folks that Santa will visit the city next Saturday. Dec. 13, arriving either by sleigh or electric car, depending on the type of weather which prevails. . Santa will bring with him bags of candy and nuts to greet the little ones and will hear their requests for the toys they would like to see in their stockings on Christmas morning. He will be in the West McHenry business district lietween I and 2 p.m., will go the Green street section from 2:15 to 3:15 .nd wilj be on Riverside Drive between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. Santa's visit is being made possible again this year by the Chamber of Commerce, who realize that a little talk with Santa at this time of the year is just about the most important thing that could happen to any youngster. HARVARD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BECOMES REALITY ^ The much discussed Harvard area hospital district became a reality last Saturday when residents of the proposed district voted four to one in favor of the move. The total vote waa 1,623 in favor and 404 opposed. The proposition carried by wid§ margins in three of the four polling places, losing favor only in Alden, where the vote was 146 opposed and 83 for. " County Judge Cowiin will now appoint a nine-man board to administer the district, which la evaluated at $27,000,000. It covers approximately three and one-half townships and is said to have power to tax up to .075 per $100 valuation of the district. Tax power is limited to lVi per cent of the district's valuation, without a special referendum when tax power could go up to a possible 5 per cent. It is said that there is a possibility that Alden may petition to remain> out of the district. 130 MEMSHtS OF KHORAL GROUPS HVEPMOUM Christmas Spirit Will Prevail At School Concort Approximately 130 members fit the high school vocal groups will present their annual holiday program in the school auditorium next Sunday evening, Dec. 14, at 8:15 o'clock. Tickets may be purchased in advance from any choral member or they may be bought at the door after 7:30 o'clock. Among special features of the program will be organ and. piano Quets by Joan and Jean Weber, who are moving their own electric organ to the auditorium for the occasion. Another highlight will be a large girls' ensemble in a winter setting as they sing the popular "Sleigh Ride." The program will conclude with carols from all lands sung by a small mixed chorus and featuring Craig Baldwin, James Van Kanegan. Larry Ekeroth and ^Jennifer Houda in solos. ^ Program The entire program will be as follows: "Joy To The World" "The Lord's Praydr" Girls' Chorua . "Deck The Halls" "Let There Be Music"------ Boys' chorus '•Into the Night" Jennifer Houda, soloist """"Organ and Piano DuetsT * Joan and Jean Weber "Sleigh Ride" 1 , Girls' Ensemble Want Ads, like freedom, - are everybody's business. 300 Attended Post Office Open House; Holiday Rush Starts Soon Between 250 and 300 patrons of the McHenry post office attended the very successful "open house" held at the office on Riverside Drive last Friday evening. Between 7 and 9:30 o'clock, the large group of interested persons continued to come and go, stopping for a time to see the various procedures involved in receiving and sending mail. They watched as postal employees received, cancelled, sorted and broke down the mail for out of town, city and rural delivery. The carriers' racks were shown and the exact procedure in separating mail for sending to the different rural routes. Those who witnessed the detailed routine work of the employees needed little convincing that full, correct addresses are needed in order for mail to be properly delivered. It is especially urged at this busy time of the year, when thousands of Christmas cards are received and sent on at the local office, that care be taken in addressing envelopes, both in giving the correct address and in legible handwriting. Be sure to include full name of person addressed, house number, street city, zone and state; also a return address in upper left hand corner of the envelope. First class mail is recommended as it gets 'better service for only a penny more. It will be dispatched and delivered first and also will be forwarded or returned if necessary. In addition, a personal message can be included when sent first class. Sealed envelopes at Christmas, TAVERN OF LOCAL COUPLE BURGLARIZED THURSDAY MORNING Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rackow of Pistakee Bay opened their tavern, Rackow's Roost, at Fox Lake last Thursday morning, only to find that burglars had made away with cash and merchandise during the night. Glass in the door was broken in gaining entrance. The burglars took $150 in cash, a case .and one-half of bonded liquor and seven cartons of cigarettes. Lake county authorities were contacted immediately and have continued their investigation this week. ^Lullaby Jesu" _ • .; j -O Holy Night" . Charlene Grosso, soloist "Spirit Flower" < Girls' Chorus "The Heavens Resound" "Swing Along" Mixed Chorus CAROLS OF ALL LANDS "Silent Night" --German Carol Descant by Jean Weber and Sharon Garner "Midst The Deep Sttenee" -- Carol Girls' Sextette "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" -- American Carol Craig Baldwin, soloist "Peter Go Ring Dem Bells"-- Spiritual Boys Octet "Whence Comes This Rush Of Wings" -- French Carol Girls' Ensemble "Away In A Manger" -- German Carol Larry Ekeroth, soloist "Lullaby For Baby Jesus" -- Brazilian Carol Mixed Ensemble Jennifer Houda, soloist * "As Lately We Watchfld" ~ Austrian Carol James VanKanegan, soloist "O Come All Ye Faithful" -- Latin Hymn j Mixed c^Ensemble Chorus officers, who are Is* charge of general arrangements, include the following: Mixed Chorus, John Bolger, president; Doris Bauer, vice-president; Patsy Owen, secretary; Patsy Goranson, treasurer; Girls' Chorus, Jennifer Houda, president; Kate Freund, vice-president.; Cynthia Frett, treasurer; Boys' Chorus, Craig Baldwin, president. like any other time, require a three cent stamp, while unsealed envelopes take a two-cent stamp. Patrons will greatly facilitate the handling of mail if they will separate their cards into "local" bundles for city or rural delivery, and "out of town" bundles for delivery elsewhere. These should be tied, with all addresse3 facing the same way. Should there be four or more cards for delivery to one particular city, employee^ would be greatly aided if they were tied together, with a small piece of paper included designating the city. "Local" and "out of town" labels shoald be included on the other bundles. McHenry residents are asked to keep walks shoveled in case of heavy snow and rural patrons are urged to keep approaches clear for rural carriers' cars. CHICAGO AN KILLED BY NORTH WESTERN TRAIN AT RICHMOND A Chicagoan, John E. Dragic,, 47, manager 'of the mileage department of the B. F. Goodrich Rubber company in the Chicago area, was killed shortly after 7:30 o'clock last Thursday morning when his auto was struck by a Chicago & North Western commuter train at an unprotected crossing on a gravel road about 200 feet west of routes 12 and 31. south of Richmond. Tho train was due to arrive in McHenry shortly before 8 o'clock but was greatly delayed due t-> the accident. The train was south bound, enroute from Williams Bay to Chicago at the time of the crash. Dragic was driving west on Rt. 12 and it is believed that he skidded across Rt. 31 onto the gravel road. The front end of the car was hit by the train and tossed to one side where it overturned. The Chicago man was pinned in the wreckage and was thought to have been killed outright. ( The body was taken to the \ Ehorn funeral home in Rlch- ! mond, .where ah inquest was , conducted, and then removed to 1 Chicago for funeral services. IN AIR CQRPS DWIGHT DOWELL Airman 2/c Dwight Dowell has been home on furlough from Keesler Field, Miss., where he attended radio school. Upon return to duty he will take further combat crew training at Randolph Field. The young man, in service since January of this year, was employed at Lake Tool company, Crystal Lake, before entering service . News About I Our Servicemen I Richard A. Garrelts of Camp LeJeune, N. Car., writes to the Plaindealer as follows: "Dear Sirs: "I have been receiving your paper for some time and I enjoy it very mutch. It brings me up to date on all the happenings back home. I would like to thank the American Legion and all the staff of the Plaindealer for making it possible that I receive your paper. "Yours truly, "RICHARD A. GARRELTS "Camp LeJeune, N. Car." Eddie Stoffel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Stoffel of John street and husband of Anita Freund Stoffel, arrived home after two years of Army service last Thursday. The young man, who served previously with the Merchant Marines, has been on Okinawa for eighteen months, where he served with the twenty-ninth infantry. He and his wife have moved into their home at 407 Oak avenue and he is again employed at Vycital's Hardware store, Where he formerly worked. From Kyushu, Japan, comes a letter from Staff Sgt. Bob Richardson, who hag been out of the States for two years. He writes in part: "I have meant to write you for a long time but have put it off for some time now. We enjoy your paper very much and look forward to having it come to us in the mail but it seems to have a hard time to get to me." Kenneth Lawrenoe* fireman first class, U.S. Navy, has enjoyed a thirty-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lawrence, at 610 S. Green street. He has now completed twenty months service in the Pacific aboard the U.S.S. A.F.D.B.-l and the Naval Supply Depot. Kenneth reported back • to Treasure Island on Dec. 7 for re-assignment. Award Leadership Pins At Home Bureau Meet The ftoard of directors of the McHeni y county Home Bureau organization met last Thursday in Woodstocjt. with representatives froni most communities present. During the meeting, junior leadership pins were presented to three Wonder Lake girls, Virginia Audino, Martha Boldt and Sandi Sells. First year leadership pins were awarded to ten county women._ including Mrs. Eleanor Wright of Wonder Lake. Photographic Chemist Speaks Before Club Thomas T. Hill, chief photographic chemist for the Edwal Laboratories, Ringwood, gave a talk to the DesPlaines Kiwanis club recently. The subject of Mr. Hill's talk was 'The Chemicals in your Portrait" and covered the chemicals and chemical processes in volved in photography. It is one of a serfcs of talks sponsored by the American Chemical Society to demonstrate the use of chemicals in every day living. Say "Merry Christmas" To Your Neighbors With Outdoor Decoration More Requests For Santa Claus V Following /are the letters written to Santa and received at the Plaindealer office this past week. They are printed as written. < "Dear, SaHliC;-.-; "I would like a set of dishes. My brother Timmy would like a truck and my baby sister wants a rag doll please. I am trying to be a good girl. "Thank you, "TRUDY KAY FREUND **C(ear Santa: "I am usually a bad boy but I promised mommy I would be good from now on. Please bring me a sled, a toy telephone, a doll, some new pajamas and some candy. Please bring the same for my brother, Jimmy, as We fight if we don't' have Utt same things. "Thank you, "CHUCKIE KLOECKNTBR, 3 y e a r s "JIMMY KLOECKNER, 2 yeara" "Dear Santa: "For Christmas I would like a walking doll. I'd like a doll house and a little sewing machine. If you could, bring me seme records and a record player and a doll cradle too. >/ "I'll leave some sugar for your reindeer at my grandma's house Ofi Christmas Eve. "SANDY BRENNAN" "Dear Santa: "All I'm asking for for Christmas this year--is an--electric train, a barn and barnyard - and a cowboy outfit. "I'll be waiting for you with milk and cookies at grandma's house. " 'WILLIE' BRENNAN" "Dear Santa: "I am a little girl 3 years old and I try to be good always. I send you a big kiss. "For Christmas I would like dishes, coffee maker, stove, ice box, sink, suit case. doll. My brother is 4 months old and he will like anything you bring hiim. Thank you very much. "Love, "GLORIA ROOKSBf' "Dear Santa: "I've been a pretty good girl this year and I would like to have a doll buggy, a doll and some doll clothes. My name is Phyllis Reuter and everybody calls ma Tweedie because I'm so sweet. ---- "Love, """• "TWEEDIE "Age 3" "Dear Santa: "I am 7 years old, X would like a B-B gun. dump truck, a bowling alley, a baseball game. Please bring my mamma something. . "Love, "BUDDY KARL8" "Dear Santa: "Please bring me a aledf a doll, some books and a puzzle. I thank you. "LINDA LOU LENT "McHenry, DL" ' ^ ; "Dear Santa Claus: "Please, Oh please, bring me a magic set or a magic book please. And please bring my baby sister a little baby doll. I will be pleased to see you in town. My father Is making a Are you saying "Merry Christmas" outdoors as well as indoors ? There is no better way to express your holiday spirit than by an outdoor decoration that literally sings out "Happy Holiday To A11". Even a simple string of colored lights with a little ingenuity can be woven into a Christmas wreath, star, form a frame for a doorway, window, roof gable or add glitter to shrubbery or trees. Windows could be decorated with holiday scenes, perhaps with colored paper that would present the appearance of stained glass windows when the home is lighted within. Outdoor scenes, such as the manger of Bethlehem, wise, men following the star, the angels shouting glad tidings to the shepherds, Santa, his little helpers, fireplace and chimney scenes huge stockings, sleighs, candy canes, toys, reindeer, and even poor Rudolph. How about "Away to the window I flew like a flash, tore open the shutter, threw open the sash". Read through "T h e Night Before Christmas" and you will find that any number of passages could be put into beautiful ap# effective displays. ; Displays Judged The McHenry Chamber of Commerce hopes to see every home decorated in some manner Have your displays ready by Saturday evening. Dec. 20. Ary time from then on through Dec. 23 the judges will visit the streets of our city and pick the winners. The Chamber of Commerce^ la offering a first prise of $40 and a second prize of $30. Other prizes in the1 form of gift certificates are: $10, Vycital Hardware; $10, The Gift Port; $10. McGee's Store for Men; $10, McHenry Lumber company; $10, Local Cleaners; $10, Fitzg& Men Furnishings; $10, Peter M. Justen Furniture; and $10, Alexander Lumber Company. These additional prises are voluntary on the part of McHenry business men and any one wishing to offer a gift certificate should contact a member of the following committee: Xorbert Mauch, phone 5 or 1032; Jerry Steinbach, phone 46 or 670-M-l; and Gene Freund, phone 636-M-l. Registering an entry With a. member of the committee la not obligatory but would insure the judging of the display in the event inclement weather shook) interfere with reaching every street in town. Get out those lights, evergreens, etc., and put your decorating ability to work so that every visitor to town will be glad he came and will be happy to return. -4 4 $ Ml 'V " M Two Local Youths Wia Certificates Of Merit Elaine Paddock, McHenry, haa just been awarded a certificate of merit and a junior membership in the Holstein-Friesian Association of America, Brattleboro, Vermont This recognition is for doing satisfactory Hoistein Calf Club work as a 4-H member. Having done satisfactory Hoistein calf club work during the past year, David L. Smith, McHenry, has also been awarded a certificate of merit and granted a junior membership in the association. big house, my neighbor and I plav every day. RICKY FOWLES. age 7 Box 777B Rt. 3, McHenry Santa dans Will visit McHenry, 111-. Saturday, December 1S» . . w^ith bags of candy and nuts fll all the kiddies. Don't forget In keep your date with him in of the business sections! McHENRY STOKES OPEN EVENINGS DEC 12 UNTIL CHRISTMAS .5 "M . •&« •