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They will land at Gibraltar and after visiting Spain Will stay on the Riviera until the weather is warm enough for tmvel through Europe. Besides visiting points of historic Interest and scenic beauty they plan to attend the International Flower Show in Holland and several of the flower shows in England. Their itiner- ' ary will carry them through Wales, Scotland and Ireland,' from which they will sail for ^ItjMhe in late May., <- >; A mental picture II A fireman who is "all fW«t" is not to hard to conjure but it certainly is more customary for the water to have been caused by a fire hose than a fall in "the deep." Just that happened, however, kit Monday afternoon as Earl "Marty" Conway and two companions were attempting to rescue a dog which had broken through the ice on the Fox river, on East River Road. 1 Iflis firemen friends left for a wfament to secure a boat to assist in the rescue when "Marty decided to do a little work on his own, employing a ladder. A1 though breaking through into deep water, he managed to eventually gain fdoting and hurried home |o change into dry clothes. CITY MERCHANTS Wli CONDUCT Encourage Local Residents To "Shop At Homo And Save" In the meantime the fire siren Utw, the firemen returned to the spot and in the absence of their friend, decided he had gone to the fire. Not until hours later did they leam of his icy bath and rather narrow escape. Animal lovers will be happy f to learn that the dog was saved. lore than 100 of McHenry's age music students are looking forward to Feb. 16, when the third annual county music festival will take plaoe in Woodstock. . With over 700 students taking v , pert in a massed finale, the event is one of the most impressive ever to be held in this area and is well worth attending. More details will be made known it a later date. Feature movies with top actors have been attracting McHenry's youngsters to St. Patrick's school hall every Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. A small admission charge la made to cover the cost of bringing the movie to McHenry. j Next Saturday's film will be ['" third to be shown. At eaoh at the first two weeks' programs, more than 100 young- ! sters viewed the movie, which provide entertainment for more than two hours. The movies are available to pupils of all grade "Schools. 41 •' V" '[ry-i.; J0 Volunteer carpantir# -- about eight in number -- spent their second Saturday at work on the public library last week. They are progressing nicely on the remodeling which must be accomplished before library changes homes. One of the most outstanding innovations in McHenry shopping attractions is announced this week with " the "Shop at Home and Save" campaign which is being conducted by fifteen local merchants. Hie campaign opens this week, with values never before offered by McHenry business men. It is being conducted in order to acquaint the shopping public with the very fine merchandise a t p o p u l a r p r i c e s o f f e r e d throughout the year in our city stores. The present sale, held every two weeks, features one item in each of the participating stores which is being offered at a fraction of its original price. These items are of top quality and include merchandise which has only recently been added to the stock of the various stores. Fine Values These outstanding offers are made to encourage the shopping public of McHenry and surrounding area to visit these stores and not' only take advantage of the one advertised sale item but the many other fine values offered, Local business n*sn., challenge anyone • to find items which will equal or be superior to their "specials" either in the larger metropolises 6r in neighboring cities. Be sure .to peruse the sale items listed in another part of this paper and then visit these stores this weekend. A total savings of $46.05 can be realised on the sale items alone. A similar sale will be offered in two weeks. PLAN FARM BUREAU MEMBERSHIP DRIVE IN THIS TOWNSHIP These men surely deserve a great deal of credit for the fine Job they are doing m. this very Worthwhile project. ^ Friends are congratulating Fled Svoboda, Jr., of Lilymoor on his very noteworthy promotion. Formerly in charge of the men's furnishings department at the Woodstock Ward store, he has been made assistant store manager at the Ward store in fpatertown, Wis. Jjf In line with plans being made at present to add 165 new members to the rolls of the McHenry county Farm Bureau during the month of February, one-day drives have been set. in the various townships. Feb. 19 is the date selected for McHenry township,' according to Virgil Smith, organization director. At a recent planning meeting of the organization committee, consisting of Charles Weingart, McHenry; Harvey Fedrowitz, Marengo; Robert Gardner, Solon Mills; Walter Dahlman, Marengo, Henry Hartman, Woodstock; Chester Camp, Harvard; and George Rasmussen, Woodstock, the group set a quota for each township of ten new members, with five for Burton township. Township directors are busy at this time selecting their workers. To date, Committee Chairman Weingart has named his group for McHenry township, consisting erf Frank Harrison, Herman Lacy, George N^Schmitt, Sibre Whiting, and Gerald Schmitt. A kick-off meeting will be held on Saturday night,1 Jan. 31, at Westwood school, starting with A dinner for workers and theft" wives at 7:15. At 8:30 the group will see the Parm Bureau--Pure Milk association--sponsored television program," Farm Town U.S.A." on a large television set. Special guests at the meeting will be the living past presidents of the Farm Bureau, who include John Olbrich, Harvard; Kenneth Cristy, R i n g w o o d; Stanley Church and Art Garleib, Huntley; Russell Beard, Hebron; Art Hoppe, McHenry; and George Richardson, Spring Grove. esent membership of the Bureau is 2,472, which if mote than double that -of ten ago. Miss Nadyue IMH* has received her ft. N. rating an^ has taken a position at Veterans* Admission center at Wood,. Wis. Important work is seldom done when oaf it feeling important I FIRE IN RTVERDALB Firemen were called to Riverdale subdivision" last Monday afternoon to extinguish flames. Harold Hobbs, who was doing electrical work at a home, detected the fire and upon investigation said he believed it was caused by old wiring which was defective. There was only minor damage. James Wegener, son of the Martin Wegeners, arrived home Tuesday of this week fram Korea. 1 - SERVING IN KOREA Servicemen This picture of Corp. Robert L. Freund in action was sent from Camp Pendleton, Calif;, where he was in training, at the, time with the second infantry training regiment. He is the son of Mayor arid Mrs. George P. Freund of Green street. , \ A similar scene might well be re-enacted now in Korea, where the young man recently arrived. He left the States the latter part of December and is now near the fighting front. Corp. Freund enlisted in October of 1951 and was promoted to his present rank in June of this year. He is a graduate of the McHenry high school. « Nina Inducted Into Service; Two Voluntears Received this interesting letter on -Monday from Richard T. Duncan, who is on duty in Korean waters: "To the McHenry Plaindfaler: "Well, I guess this is just another little note of thanks for sending me the paper as it brings me closer to home every time I receive it. Sometimes it is a little late in getting here but when I do get it I guess I spend the whole day looking at it. I sure appreciate receiving it and once again want to thank the people who make it possible. "Right now we have been in Korean waters for quite a little while. The most hazardous objects to watch out for are mines as it doesn't take much to blow up a can. The U.S.S. Small that was with our division last year was a victim of such a thing. And it wasn't too pleasant for the bow was blown completely off. Just yesterday one of the cans in our group was fired upon but as a result of the speed she had was able to get away without a scratch. Well, to end this letter, of thanks I'll close here. With best regards to the people I know; also to the people who make the paper possible. "Sfncerely youWi--- "RICHARD T. DUNCAJ*" Nine county men were inducted into service through the local board on Monday, seven being volunteers. The volunteers included John Knox and Wichard Becker of McHenry, Louis Spirrison, Robert Murphy, Jack Kirshberg, Tom McDonough, all of Crystal Lake, and Ralph Coughlin of Fox River Grove. The other two men who left were Fred Telschow of Marengc and A. Clark of Crystal Lake. CARS DAMAGED , Icy roads caused a number of minor accidents in McHenry during this past week. According to a state police report, a collison which involved cars driven by Selmer Thoreson of Rt. 120 and Steve Wijas of Lakemoor caused damage estimated at about |200 No one was injured. PETS DROWN . Folks residing along the river report many dogs have lost their lives In recent weeks after falling through thin ice. Animal lovers would like to make the fact known so that owners of pets keep their dogs away from the river in mild weather. Scout Court Of Honor February 5 Boy Scout Troop 162 has postponed its merit badge show and court of ^ honor until Thursday, Feb.' 5. The show, originally Scheduled for tonight, was postponed so as not to interfere with the Mothers' March on Polio. The troop invites all friends •nd any other people interested 1* Scouting to visit their show and court of honor to be held at the American Legion Home next week. The show will start at 7:15 p.m. ' ^ This w|ll be kick-off of Boy Scout week, which is Feb. 7 to -13 each year. Feb. 8 is B >y Scout Simday and Sc<outing's forty-third birthday. Boy Scout Week will officially start in McHenry on the seventh, when each ciib den and Scout patrol will decorate a store window. The best window will be awarded a Scout trophy. On the eveihing of the seventh the three Scout units of McHenry Cub Pack 362, Troop 161 sponsored by the Community P. T. A., and Troop 162, sponsored by the American Legion Post--will join in fun and fellowship at the father and son banquet. The banquet was started BOme twenty years ago by Troop ,162 and now has branched out to be a neighborhood event. On Scout Sunday each Cub Scout and Explorer is urged to attend his church in Scout uniform. On Feb. 14 the local Scouts of Troops 161 and 162 will take-over the city for the day. The* troops are having a Joint meeting to elect city officials to serve for the day. These youth are a vital part of the community and through the Scouting program are learning to be better citizens. The keen interest and cooperation of the adults of McHenry has given these boys a desire to grow into better men. The sponsoring institutions would like to thank the many friends of Scouting for their help and cooperation and to extend an invitation to visit the units not only during Boy Scout week but at any time during the year. COUNTY FAIR GROUP ASKS 600 MEMBERS _ TO ANNUAL MEET Ovfer 600 members of the McHenry County Fair association have been invited to attend the annual meeting of that organization Friday night, Jan. 30, at 8 p.m. at Westwood school, according to W. H. Tammeus, executive secretary. President Mark Hansen, Woodstock, will preside at the business session, which will consist of activity reports from all committee chairmen and a financial report made by Treasurer Harold Beth, Woodstock. Election of directors will be held to elect directors in Alden, Richmond, Dunham, Greenwood, Marengo, Dorr, Riley and Grafton townships. Two directors at large are to be elected. Another letter was received from Sgt. James W. McCulla, written in Augsburg, Germany. "I knew something was missing after the hubbub of arrival here had diminished. Then I realized it was news of the home town via the cheerful presence of the Plaindealer. It is truly appreciated.«. "Beautiful country, this Bavaria. It's complete with quaint cities, magnificent mountains, mild weather (and I hope it keeps up) and reasonably friendly people. It almost compensates for the Army. . "I'll be looking forward to the Plaindealer. My thanks to the American Legion and my good friend Bill Green who, I understand, was responsible for the idea. "Hope to see you all soon. "Regards, "JIM McCULLA P.S. Ran into Gene Schaefer. We're at the same post." His family has received word that Peter E. Weingart has been advanced to the rank of corporal. He is serving with the naval advisory group in Pusan, Korea. The young man is the son of the Peter Weingart*. . Chamber Of Commerce Sets First Sunday In August As Marine Day ' Sunday, August 2, was set {as 1953 Marine Day at the Monday evening meeting of the M Henry Chamber of Commeri Specific plans, including the manner in which the queen contest will be conducted, was left to the new general chairman, who will be selected in early spring. One of the important items of business discussed was the purchase of new street lights for local business districts, a program which has long been in the plans of the Chamber. It is now hoped by the organization that they may be installed by early summer. Mayor George P. Freund spoke at length on the need for such lights since those now in use are in poor condition and badly in need of repair. The cost of the work would run into a large sum of money and the city would still be without an entirely modern lighting system. A committee of Charles Vycital. Dr. J. Eugene Sayler, Don Johnson and Earl R. Walsh was appointed to act as a nominat-1 ing group for new directors. Eight members' names will be presented to the entire Chamber meeting in March and four new directors whose terms expire will be elected. The new board of directors, in turn, will elect a president and vice-president ft from within the board and will lake selection of a secretary 'and treasurer from the general ranks. Show Film Members showed great interest in the film,\ "Playtown, U.S.A.," which was secured for the group by Ernest Useman and shown by Supt. C. H. Duker. A discussion period followed, during which time a future program of some type was suggested. Reports were given on . the numerous holiday programs carried out irt the city. John Herdrich reported that more than 700 children were treated by Santa Claus. A. J. Wirtz gave a report on the street decoration and lighting program and Charles Vycital on the music provided during shopping hours. Norbert Mauch cited the success of the home decorating contest and the fine cooperation with Vhich the plan was met by home owners. It was voted to conduct a similar contest next year. Two new members were welcomed into the organization, Mrs. Dvorak, who conducts a, bookkeeping office here, and Mr. Dean, owner of the Ben Franklin store. Albert S. Blake j:onducted the meeting in the absence of the president, John Looser RESIDENTS OF ^ CITY PUNNING FOR RECREATION Volunteer Groups| Discuss Variety Of Youth Prograiit A group of residents of the McHenry community who volunteered to work out initial steps in a recreational planning program met last Saturday evening, Jan. 24, at the Dan Creamer home and after several hours of discussion drafted Earl R. Walsh to act as temporary chairman of a steering committee which was established. Mr. Walsh was not present but accepted the position early this week. The meeting opened with general suggestions by Mr. Creamer, after which a number of others present gave tHeir views. Among the many ideas offered were included the functioning under a park district, correlation of activities now available, supplementing school activities and a township-wide program. Inspiring the call for the meeting of volunteers was the showing two nights previous of a fine movie, "Playtown, U.S.A.," by Ernest Useman, a picture which showed the activities undertaken in a park district program as carried out at Decatur, 111. A ways and means Committee was made up of the following p e o p l e : J . A. R o e s c h , Dan Creamer, Herman Do we, Anthony Audino, Odilon Long, H. D. Hunt, Jennie McDermott and Harold Vaupel. A general meeting of the original volunteers will be called as soon as the ways and means committee is in a position to present a proposed plan of action. One of the guests was Judge Arnold J. Rauen, who has had much experience with young people when their problems are brought into his court room. He suggested creating a recognized group to work out plans and take the necessary steps to get public approval. He added that it was his opinion much obligation rests with parents and their participation is necessary to achieve a unified program. Other very fine suggestions also came out of the meeting. Supt. C. H. DUiker presented various types of programs possible, varying from the more simple undertaking to a more elaborate, costly kind. He added that in his opinion recreation was only part of the answer to the problem. The right attitude of parents, is equally important, he believes. Giving strength to his belief is data release^ concerning local recreational activities offered in McHenry over a period of one week. During last week, seventyeight group meetings occurred in the local public schools. These meetings took place outside the seven-period school day and were solely for the purpose of recreation and social contact. This figure reveals that the students of our community had over fifteen opportunities per day to engage in some extracurricular activity outside school time. In the high school portion of this program, 280 pupils participated and in a large measure these were different pupils as duplication occurred in only a small portion of the record. This does not include the participants at a skatipg party held Thursday evening nor does it include the pupils who participate in the programs as spectators. A definite count of grade pupils involved in the program is difficult but it is deemed safe to estimate that from 125 to 150 different grade pupils participated. Thirteen different teachers were responsible for the operation of the program, assisted by several experts in the recreational field from outside the faculty. This record is a normal week in the local schools. At some times of the year other activities such as dramatic training add greatly to both the number of gr^up meetings and to the total participants per week. The community should be proud of this record. LOW BIDDER The McHenry Sand ft Gravel company has been awarded a contract to remove lime sludge from the beds of the Woodstock power plant. The company was lowest bidder of three which presented prices. SOLICITORS WILL STOP AT ALL HOMES DISPLAYING SPECIAL LIGHTS; SRENS, BELLS WILL SOUND AS DRIVE BEGINS All is in readiness for the gigantic March of Dimes drive which will be conducted in McHenry tonight. Thursday, Jan. 29, starting promptly at 7 p.m. A reminder will ,be given residents of the territory to be served when a sound truck driven by Cliff Wilson and Richard Frett makes its way down streets announcing the door to door canvass. At 7 o'clock, all church and school bells will ring and the fire siren will sound to announce to the people of McHenry that the campaign has begun.' All those who wish to contribute are asked to place some special light in the window or outside the home to attract the attention of the solicitor. Should any light be missed, the home owner is asked to call the Legion Home, phone 867, and cars will make special stops.- The women chairmen, Alida Wirtz, Pearl Patzke and Gertrude Barbian, announce that the response to a request for volunteers has been beyond all expectations, once more demonstrating the large hearts possessed by McHenry folks. Assisting in organising workers was Mrs. Mildred Miller, herself a polio victim of three years ago, who has given a great amount ' of time to assure the successful conclusion of the drive. Name Captain* The following captains have been named to conduct the Mothers' March of Dimes on polio this evening: Riverside Drive: Louise Smith and Helen Low. Park Street: Bfertilla Freund and Pauline Nimsgenn Court: Irene Adams Green: Verona Kent and PtKline Dowe Richmond Road: Batty Clark and Augusta Diedrich North of Washington: Kay Stilling Freund and Maple: . Shirley Kunde, Viola Brda and Mrs. Walter Bartow Grand: Helen Miller South Of Grand: Calla' Freund Millstream: Mrs. C. Jurack and Mfs. R. Delmonte Washington: Mrs. M. Kichinger Broad: Mary Buckie Pearl: Rose Anne Walsh / Elm: Marion Anderson, Betty Frett and Jeannette Vance East of Old Bridge: Eleanor Miller Rt. 120 to Blacktop: Florence Doherty HunterviDe: Daisy Jones and Elsie Olson Fox: Mrs. Nick Adams, Elvera Herdrich and Evelyn Shannon Orchard Beach: Louise Wahl and Grace Stilling Shalimar and Huemann's Subdivisions: Audrey Glosson " and Loretta Paluch Mineral Springs: Minnie Green Emerald Park: Eleanor Peter-, son and Fannie Freund Country Club Drive: Virginia Blake, Bee Hughes, Margtirat Stilling and Evelyn Albright. Oakhurst: Jean Weyland Griswold Lake: Mrs. Weytaad ~ Streets South - of Elm and Apartments on Riverside Business Section: Ann Rodenkireh and Mrs. George Fitzgerald. Wood lawn: Loretta Vareae McCullom La» t. Betty Hoodc and Loretta Meyer Waukegan: Elaie Smith, Mary Powers, Mrs. Richard Cronin aid Dorothy Page Main: Marion Schoenhotta, Mrs. Norman Eggert and Dorothy Weber Main Street Apartment Build' ing: Eleanor Renard John: Mrs. Joseph Glosson, Lina Kilday and Eva Bacon South Green: Mrs. Leonard McCracken and Mrs. G&nn Dale Dixcn j Center: Sue Olsen, Anna Winkelman and Greta McCabe Grove: Elvera Justen Park and Oak: Mrs. Carl "Alftonson and Mrs. Elmer Antonaon Crystal Lake Road: Mrs. J. W. Raycraft j Wood and tJllfan: Bea Hewkirk t; Mill Road: Mrs. Stanley Brown Waukegan;" across traeka: Stella Raycraft. Back Of Green: Grace Vierling Mrs. Leo Blake, Mrs. Ed. Justen and Mrs. Ed. Young have volunteered their services in case of the illness of any volunteers. Patrol 8t*eeta As mentioned last wssfc ttlft Moose lodge, in cooperation with the city police, will have properly identified ears patrolling the streets. * In addltkta to the many fits held in connection with the polio drive, another has been reported this paat week. It is the Club Lilymoor dance to be heW Jan. 31, with all proceeds to he given to the polio fund. Mnstc will be by the Sage Brush Ramblers. In connection with the drive, it is interesting to note that of every hundred polio patients Bring in . respirators, fifteen have been confined for three years or longer, thirteen for two to three years and sixteen for one to two years. The average iron long patient spends sixteen hours a day in his iron home. One out of four can rely partially upon a chest respirator or a rocking bed for a portion of the breathing assistance he needa. While some of these caasa. especially those who require 34- hour nursing service, cost the March of Dimes ss . much as fifty dollars per day, the are- • rage is--eighteen dollars every twenty-four hours. A respirator weighs 600 pounds and, without extras, costs $1,500. It takes little mathematical ability to realise the gaeat need for funds to meet the mounting needs of this dread disease, which haa been on the rise in number of caaes in recent yctftis. Two Hospitalized - Following Accideftt Two men from this area, Sigmund Marshall and John Haufbauer, were taken to the Wood- Stock hospital last Saturday night for treatment of injuries sustained in an accident which occurred at the intersection of the Franklinville ^lacktop and Rt. 176. X . Marshall, the driveV was reported to have been unable to stop at the intersection anirins. car hit an embankment. Damage to the car was esti mated at about $500. CLUB SETS DEADLINE With fifty-five members having signed up for the spring program now in rehearsal by the McHenry Choral club, the organization has decided to set Monday, Feb. 9, as the last date for accepting new members. The present membership is the largest in the history of the club. Tenors and basses (now numbering sixteen) are especially welcomed in the growing organisation. HELD TO JURY Three county youths were held to the grand jury Monday on charges of burglary. They are Guy Robinson, 20. Ronald Rowe, 17, and Ivan Ketchum, 19. Bund waa set at $5,000 each. --r NUMEROUS PETS KEPT AUTHORITIES ; FROM DEAD WOMAK An elderly woman died rt Griswold Lake last Monday evening amidst surroundings which might be termed anything b«t usual. > The woman was Mrs. Jennie G. Bossert, 78, whose passing was attributed to a heart attack. Grouped around her body when authorities finally gained entrance was a large group of cats and dogs which were pets of Mrs. Bossert. She waa found dead in her cottage by her daughter, lit*. Phoebe Tobin. who said her mother had been ill since Friday and on Monday suffered a attack. She reported that religion did flot permit a in doctors. Mrs. Tobin said she fed her mother in the afternoon and a short time later reported that she had died. County Coroner Harry when summoned to the found it necessary to services of two sherifTa ties, who had to drive the fsftn away from the body before VSf could move it from the fcSMt. The dogs were said to )»«• ranged from pups --fly ^ mm weeks old to very old WBSIfln. The Orphans of the Storm ma I contacted to pV*fc up ^ antoMla. r.:vw •f'-'Ti ,• 'i iqr.ysw.isffirt.iMg. • * V* ,r "> - * ' * * - s i s * * * * i £ ' * #* ' --"1L $