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0> "SERVING THE GHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Volume 81 -- No. 44 McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. MARCH 8. 1956 ! Musin' f • and f Meanderin' ^ , There was little doubt that March brought spring -- at least temporarily -- last Thursday. In addition to the warm, strong breezes, sudden showers and occasional! thunder , of a typical spring day, Mrs. Helen Bisbee reports a large flock of -geese Ravelling oyer the south part of Mae city, headed north, Friday morning. Even at this early date plans are being made for Doughnut Day, which is set for June 15. Volunteers will "sell"'the familiar doughnut-shaped tags in Mc- Henry, among 140 suburban communities in seven counties. (frit wasn't only co-workers and fellow townsmen at Crystal Lake who experienced regret latit week with the retirement of Wayne Saggars, area manager of Public Service company, who had been In their service for forty-five years. A most unique "retired" business card stands pn our desk to remind us that this genial man, ho combines the rare combinan of efficiency, foresight and cooperation with a, keen sense of humor and an unmatched personality, will be seen in McHenry less frequently in the future. We'll miss the twinkle in his eye and the tiny flower boutonniere. The day's work never failed to seem lighter after a visit from Wayne Saggars. Reports of not only robins but numerous other birds not usually seen until the time Spring peeks her head around the corner have been made this week. The newly formed McHenry Kiwanis club is living up to the reputation of the organization in providing service to those less fortunate. On Friday, March 9, they will sponsor a trip for ' •*>' trty-f ive children from the Woodstock Children's home. The youngsters, with six adults accompanying them, will thrill to the wonders of the Shriners circus in Chicago and the little ones will be provided with spending money to make the day a complete success. The thrilling spectacle of more f4han 900 young 'teen-agers uniting to present the vocal portion of the seventh annual vocal festival of McHenry county greeted the almost capacity crowd last Monday evening in the Woodstock high school auditorium. In past years, less than this numlber combined to present a band-vocal program, but the great increase in enrollment made the division advisable this spring. Commented a spectator, "How can juvenile delinquency exist where young folks are kept busy in such a worthwhile cause?" Father is never too old to leam, and his sons are never too young to think they can't teach him. 19c Per Copy New Edgebrook Cafeteria Serves 300 Hungry Youngsters Daily One of the biggest, and one of the most interesting undertakings in the local schools in recent months was the" opening of the new cafeteria at Edgebrook, where 300 hungry youngsters are fed daily. The cafeteria qpened on Feb. 1, with Mrs. Pearl Patzke acting with one high school student also assisting. The older children help with .the dishes, aided by automatic washers and other modern conveniences. Even the smallest children are taught to count their money and pay for their ticket as they get, in line. No money is collected Young pupils of Edgebrook school are shown standing in line in the nefwly opened cafeteria during a recent noon hour. Efficiently carrying out the duties of serving the youngsters daily are Grace Vierling, Pearl Patzwe and Rose L»andgren. Mrs. Patzke is manager of the cafeteria. as manager, Grace Vierling as cook and Rose Landgren in charge of making salads and desserts. They expeot to double the number being fed when the Junior high school opens next fall. State Program j Lunch hour at Edgebrook starts at 11:15 and continues until noon. Trays are made up with or without dessert, the cost being only twenty-five and thiry cents. Surplus foods are used as they are in all similar school lunch projects and are made possible through the state aid reimbursement program. Teachers and pupils help in seeing that an orderly and pleasant lunch hour is carried out, ahead of time. The large room adjoining the kitchen where the youngsters eat is actually a recreation room and is used for this purpose during the afternoon. Tne in-wall tables seat twenty youngsters and after the meal they can be folded easily to allow for exercise periods. Parents have expressed favorable comment in the meals offered their children and faculty members have been amazed at the order which prevails during the serving period. Even with many youngsters only 5 years old, they report only a minimum of accidents with trays and milk bottles. ACCIDENT INJURIES PBOVE FATAL TO WONDER LAKE MAN Injuries suffered iby Frank Cizek of Wonder Lake in a onecar accident on the McCullom Lake-Wonder Laike blacktop road last Thursday, March 1, proved fatal Wednesday morning of this week. He sustained a skull fracture, a broken hip and other injuries. Cizek was taken to Hlghwood hospital, Highland Park, where de%th occurred. Services are being held in Chicago. This was the third traffic fatality in McHenry county since the, first of the year. HONOR GIRL SCOUT FOUNDER AT CITY CHURCHES SUNDAY REGISTRATION DEADLINE SET RR MARCH 12 JOSEPHINE SMITH. (FORMERLY OF THIS AREA. DIED TUESDAY Mrs. Josephine Engeln Smith, 73, a former McHenry resident, died at Memorial hospital Tuesday, March 6, following a lingering illness. Survivors include the husband, George, a son, George, Jr.; two brothers and four sisters, Peter Fort Meyers Fla., John of vVoodstock, Mrs. Gertrude Miller of McHenry, Mrs. Louise O'Shay and Mrs. Catherine Steilen of Chicago, Dora Klass of Sturgeon Bay, Wis. The body will rest at the Merwin funeral home in Woodstock until 9:30 Friday morning, when last rites will be conducted at St. Mary's church, McHenry, <. with burial in the church cemetery. FIRE DAMAGE A short in a fuse box at the Rogers home on Idyll Dell road, south of McHenry, Tuesday afternoon caused the box, to burn. Local firemen report no other damage. Special Registrars Named In McHenry, Surrounding Area Monday, March 12, is the deadline for registration prior to the April 10 primary election. Only properly registered electors may vote then as provided by the Permanent Registration of Electors Law of the state. Those now properly registered need not re-register. Registration is necessary for these people: Voters who will be 21 years old on or before April 10; registered voters who have changed their name by marriage or otherwise unless residing in the same precinct; registered voters wlib have moved from one precinct to another within the county since last registering; voters who are registered in another county and are no^ residents of McHenry county. The county clerk's office at Woodstock is open from 8 to 5 p.m. except Saturdays, when it is open until noon. Also, for the convenience of the public, special deputy county clerks and deputy registration officers have been named to register those who do not wish to go to the county seat. The following have been named in this community: Albert Krause and James G. Kupec, McHenry; Justus Kellner, Wonder Lake; Mrs. Margaret Erhardt, Lilymoor; Fred J. Smith, Johnsburg; Mrs. Marjorie Davidson, Island Lake; Charles J. Freund, Spring Grove; and Mrs. Emma Pyritz, McCullom Lake. INVITE CHILDREN TO ENTER EASTER COLORING CONTEST SUFFERS EYE INJURY Mrs. Fred Diedrich suffered a serious injury to her eye in an accident last week, necessitating its removal. She has returned home from the hospital and is again able to be about and assume her household duties. Mr. and i'.rs. George Fitzgerald and family of Mary Crest, Kankakee, spent last weekend in the Ann Rodenkircli home. On Page 12 in this issue of the Plaindealer, are rules for the annual Easter coloring conte3t sponsored by McHenry merchants. It is open tp boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 12. Entries should be brought in or mailed to the proper store on or before the end of business Saturday, March 24, and each store will judge its own winner. Names of winning entries will appear in the March 29 issue of the Plaindealer. LILLIAN Bp SMITH PRESENTS CHARACTER SKETCHES FOR CLUB Members of the Woman's club are anticipating a treat on Friday, March 9, at 2 o'clock when Lillian Brodahl Smith will present a program of character sketches at the Legion home. Mrs. Smith, who is a native mmms On Sunday, March 11, the Girl Scouts of McHenry will observe Girl Scout Sunday in honor - of their founder, Juliette Gordon Low. The Girl Scout movement was started on March 12, 1£12, and today, all over the Uttited States, this national Week is "celebrated. Locally, each girl will attend the church ,f bf her choice and will sit in a group with other Scout members. All girls have been asked to attend in uniform if possible. The services on March 11, with adults in charge, are as follows: Community Methodist church, 10:45 o'clock^ Mrs. Clyde Bailey; Zion Lutheran chuteh, 10:13 o'clock, Mrs. Elmer Antonson; St. Patrick's church, 8:30 o'clock, Mrs. William A. Nye; and St. Mary's church, 8:30 o'clock, Mrs. Ralph Smith and Mrs, Raymond Albright. The next meeting of the adult Girl Scout association will be held on Wednesday, March 14, at 1 o'clock at the American Legion home. Third grade Brownie leaders, Mesdames Robert Brennan, Lawrence Murray and Vernon Thompson and their troop committee, Mesdames George Stilling, Ralph Smith and Raymond Albright, will act as hostesses. ' On Thursday, Feb. 29, Mrs. £|tuart Ehgh and Mrs. Roy Miller, again attended the study group session on council organization in Elgin. News About Our Servicemen Sp/3 Harold C. Schmitt writes fropi Gelnhausen, near Frankj furt, Germany, stating that they have had a very severe winter, with temperatures ranging from 5 to 25 degrees below zero. Recently, he spent a fourteenday furlough in Holland and Belgium and writes that the residents of those countries were very friendly. He was surprised to find so many who speak English. News of his friends, through the Plaindealer, was gratefully received, he adds. LILLIAN BRODAHL SMITH Chicagoan, studied at the Chicago Conservatory of Music and the American Conservatory. She fcas toured this country with little theatre groups and takes much of the material for her humorous interpretations from 'life as she sees it. Mrs. Goodell, program chairman, also announces that there will be selections by vocal groups and soloists from the high school. Prospective club . members are invited to share the program with the members. Kenneth Diedrich is home on leave from Ft. Meade, Md., and is visiting his parents, the Joseph J. Diedrichs, on Waukegan street. Official Report Census Made The city of McHenry received an official certificate of the population of the city this week- following recent special census. This verified the unofficial report of the actual count being 2,748. ,jt was interesting to note on the report that the male population is 1,329, while the female population is 1,419. With the building of many new homes in recent years, a number of estimates have been given as to the total number of residences in the city. The enumerators determined that McHenry had 835 .occupied dwelling units as of the census day. The council estimates that the cost of taking new census will be covered in two months with the increase in Motor Fuel Tax funds credited by the state department. The amount paid to the Department of Commerce is $492 and the total paid to the enumerators is $193.52: . Approximately $1,500 was collected on vehicle tax licenses during the month of February. At this time the issuance of tags is ahead of last year when an all time high was reached. However, it is reported that some have failed to pay heed to the many notices and police will issue tickets in those cases. SUFFOCATION BLAMED IN DEATH <JP McHENRY CHILD Loretta, six-week-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fuller of 133 Pleasant avenue, Lakeland Park, died at Memorial hospital early Monday morning, March 5. A coroner's jury, returned a verdict of suffocation. Besides the parents, six brothers and sisters survive. *The body rested at the Peter M; Jus ten funeral home until 2 o'clock Wednesday, when rites were held there, with Rev. J. Elliott Corbett officiating. Interment was in Woodland cemetery. mt curious SAVAGE" iiVEN BY SENIH CAST Fanciful Comedy To Be Presented Saturday, March 10 Students and adult friends of the senior class are awaiting Saturday evening, March 10, when "The Curious Savage," in entertaining and fanciful comedy, will be presented in, the high school auditorium, starting at 8:15 o'clock. SCOUT PAMCAKE DAY HELD HERE Throughout the quick action of I NEXT SATURDAY JOHN DREYMILLER HONORED FOR WORK WITH WAR VETERANS John Dreymiller, one of the community's best loved residents, was honored last Sunday when he was surprised as "man of the year" at the program presented between games of the annual C.O.F. state basketball tournament in the McHenry high school gymnasium. Brought to the gym under a ruse, friends realized that this very humble man would be the Fred. Meyer, left, presents plaque to John Dreymiller. last to suspect that such an honor should come his way. There were tears and a number of chuckles as his interesting life story, filled with many amusing incidents and a good bit of homely philosophy, unfolded. The story began with recollections of his home city, Hampshire, 111., where he was born just sixty-six years ago. John's own memory of the day he expressed with his inimitable wit as being "cold and the dog barked at the doctor when he came in the yard." A period of honorable service during World War I, his early dreams of becoming a prize fighter and eventually deciding on the barber trade were recalled, with folks closest to him in years past making their appearance and bringing back memories of long ago. Probably the highlight of the entire evening was the climax to the life story. As lights in the huge gym were dJnxmed, a, Tspotlightt focused on a Memorial Day setting as past commanders of the American Legion walked to the stage to congratulate a man who has been responsible for the marking of veterans' graves for many years. His aid to veterans and their families has been outstanding, all of it carried on without thought of personal acclaim. A beautiful plaque presented to him read, "To honor John Dreymiller in appreciation for his services for the rehabilitation of all veterans." TROPHIES AWARDED TO YOUTH UNDER KIWANIS PROGRAM Clemens Muellenbach of Stacyville, la., visited his cousins, the Joseph J. Millers, and other relatives here last Thursday and Friday. "Operation Bowling" for the young folks of this community came to a close in the last days of February. The youth activity, sponsored by the McHenry Township Kiwanis club and supervised for the second yew by Sarge Duttko, reached iti^climax with the awarding of trophies to winners in several age groups who took part in the bowling every Saturday morping since September. There were about 150 children between the ages of 7 and 14 who participated. Movies were shown as part of the program, one being an ex^ planation of the various governmental offices in the federal government Scaled to the understanding of young minds. Sgt. Duttko, who received a special' kind of "trophy" himself, presented the awards, assisted by Joe Cina. Continued on Page 8 Pvt. Robert H. Stromstedt of Wonder Lake is now stationed in Japan, where he expects to remain for about twenty-seven months. "Bob" writes from 'his distant post, asking to have the Plaindealer sent to him so that he may 'keep informed on his many friends in this community. Wayne A. Wiedenhoeft, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wiedenhoeft, has successfully completed a course in basic airborne training. He is rated as a parachutist since receiving his wings and is now stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky. William N. Weber, seaman apprentice, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Weber of Pistakee Bay road, is now at the U. S. naval receiving station at Norfolk, Va., awaiting transfer to the USS Bearss. Kaiserslautern, Germany -- Army PFC Gerald Peschke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Peschke, recently received a safe driver award in Germany for driving 20,000 miles without accident. He entered the Army in July, 1954, and completed basic training at Camp Chaffee, Ark. The 20-year-old soldier arrived in Europe in December, 1954. He is a 1953 graduate of McHenry Community high school. NATIONAL 4-H WEEK National 4-H Week is being celebrated this week, ending March 11. Window displays have been arranged by local clubs in various store windows in observance of the occasion. the comedy, several self-seeking step-children are driven to distraction by their vain efforts to browbeat their step-mother, Mrs. Savage, played by Ann Lundborg. The latter, however, preserves her calmness and leads them a merry chase as they become involved in ridiculous mishaps which end in complete frustration. Ann has had previous acting experience in the speech class play, and is active in musical organizations in the school. Senior Cast Others in the cast include the following: Sandi Sells, Florence; Joan Young, Fairy Mae; Charles Sales, Jeff; Jerry Smith, Hannibal; Judy DeCicco, Mrs. Paddy; Dick Wissell, Titus; Bob Bauspies, Samuel; Karen Glosson, Lily Belle; Kathleen Anglese, Miss Willie; and Pete Bastian, Dr. Emmett. Six members of the cast, Joan Young, Dick Wissell, Karen Glosson, Ann Lundborg, Pete Bastian and Kathleen Anglese, also had roles in the class play their junior year. Selections by the girls' sextet and boys' octet will furnish entertainment between acts. FORTY HOURS DEVOTION Forty Hours Devotion came to an impressive close at St. Patrick's Catholic church on Sunday morning at the 10 o'clock high mass. The special devotions, held once each year, opened Thursday morning and rites were conducted three evenings prior to the close on Sunday. Saturday, March 10, is annual Boy Scout pancake day in 'McHenry, with Troop 162 serving from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Legion home. Sausages and coffee will round out the menu. Proceeds will be used to send outstanding members of the troop to camps in other councils, to purchase troop equipment, make possible 'over-night trips to Sipringfield, Starved Rock, and later to other states. It is hoped that the public will support Pancake Day as it is generally conceded that the Scout program combats juvenile delinquency by giving boys interesting and educational projects to keep them off the streets and out of trouble. NINTH ANNUAL MEETING OF McHENRY COUNTY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION HELD IN WOODSTOCK MARCH 9 VFW Auxiliary Has Anniversary The tenth anniversary of the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary in McHenry was marked by a party at the clubhouse last Saturday evening, March 3, with city officials and the president of the Chamber of Commerce as invited guests. Representatives of auxiliaries in Dundee, Bensonville, Waukegan, Lake Villa, Crystal Lake and Round Lake were in attendance. Among other guests were Catherine Hoagland of Elgin, who organized and set in operation the local auxiliary, and Helen Addig of St. Charles. Present to reminisce over achievements of the past decade was the charter president, Pauline Pries, and Past Presidents Lina Kilday of McHenry, Mary Hettermann of Johnsburg, Ercell Lock, of Chicago, Betty Houck of McCullom Lake and the 1956 president, Gertrude Barbian. Those not able to attend were Louise Smith, Helen Low and Betty Clark of Omaha, Nebr. Smorgasbord was served at 7 o'clock, followed by* a program and dancing. Ten-year pins were presented to charter members, as well as five-year pins to newer members. Bouquets of flowers were received from the American Xegion auxiliary of McHenry and the Dundee auxiliary of the V.F.W. McHenry Ladies Volunteer For Support Of Channel ! 1 Mobilization of an anticipated' 20,000 volunteer workers for the one-day fund campaign for Chicago's educational non-profit television station WTTW is progressing at a rapid pace, according to Mrs. Robert Meany and George Sisler, co-chairmen of the communities' division of the campaign. Making the house to house drive in McHenry area are Georgian na Thornton, C. Dietle, Janice Nardi, Ethel Bailey, Mary Pollock, Elsie Olson, Alida Wirtz, Cleta McCracken, Agnes Bienapfl, Florence Smith, Pender Weber. These ladies will be assisted by several high school girls. Proceeds will be turned in to •the Legion home, after 4 p.m. In addition to the recruiting of workers for the house-to-house campaign for Channel 11 on Sunday, March 11, many other activities are being undertaken by groups and organizations for promoting the campaign to raise $522,000,000, the amount needed to cover operating expenses for WTTW through the spring of 1957. Friday March 9, will be a day' of vacation for public school students in McHenry, when their teachers will attend the ninth annual meeting of the McHenry County Education association. The day's program wiH start/ at 9:30 o'clock in the WoodatocU high school auditorium, with selections by the Richmond higft school band. AC 10 o'clock, there will be a reading program for grades 1 through 12, with Dr. Eugene B. Grant serving as chairman. Dr. Grant, associate professor of education and director of reading services at DeKalb,, will be assisted by Margaret O'Connor and Dr. Esther Williams. A question period will follow, with Supt. C. H. Duker of McHenry, Ruth Wilson of Woodstock, Ruth Dooley of Harvard and Paul Baker of Fox River Grove taking part.. Ruth Wilson is a member of the junior high faculty of Woodstock, Ruth Dooley is remedial. ..reading teacher and Mr. Baker is principal of his school. A busines^session at 11:30 w® conclude the morning session. ' jMcHenry Entertains The afternoon program will be opened by the McHenry high school and instrumental ensembles. The chorus has selected "Good Christian Men Rejoice," "Good News," "Jubilate Deo," "Hunter's Moon," "The Sea Gypsy" and "Song of the Musketeers." The main address of the day will be given at 1:30 by Dr. John A.. Schindler, author of "How to Live 365 Days a Year." Dr. Schindler, who is chairman of the department of medicine, Monroe clinic, has chosen for his subject on Friday, "The New Horizon in the Human Enter* prise." The 1955 officers have included Carolyn Bauer of McHenry as secretary-treasurer. Robert Mat- * tix of Woodstock is president, E. C. Nichols of Marengo is first vice-president and Lucille Hjerpe • of Marengo is second vice-president. CANCER CASES Dr. O. E. Nelson of Woodstock, vice-chairman of the county Cancer society, announced recently that the disease had killed 107 persons in the county during 1954. Throughout the state, there were seven times as many people who died from cancer than were killed in accidents on the streets and highways. DRIVE CONTINUES Due to inclement weather this week, the Red Cross drive will continue. PRESENT SENIOR PLAY TWENTY-TWO SPEEDERS Twenty-two speeders were arrested by city police during the past week and three of them were charged with ^ excessive speed. They were Russell C. Mc- Allen of Springfield, Carl Liedberg of McHenry and E. Barton of "Elgin. Pidtured above are members of the seniorplay cast, two assistant directors and the lighting chairman. Left to rfght, back row, are Chick Sales. Kay Kirk, Gloria Wilikie, Sill Huemann, Judy DeCicco. Pete Bastian and Dick Wissell. Sitting are Jerry Smith, Joan Young, Bob Bauspies, Karen Glosson, Anne Lundborg and Kathleen Ajigle.se. . MOOSE QUARTET FEATURED IN LAST TOURNEY PROGRAM Another bit of fine entertainment awaits those who attend the third and final Sunday night games in the annual Catholic • Order of Foresters basketball tournament, to be held March 11 in the McHenry high school gym. The program will feature the Illinois State Moose quartet, billed as "The Four Corn Poppers." Members include a former McHenry man, "Biff" Meyer; and "Mac" Ridell, Nick Gawrit and A1 Heilman. Their selections will include "Little Child" with "Biff Meyer and young David Meyer, son of Fred Meyer of McHenry; "Lou," the wizard of the accordion r Claire Crow, billed as a baritone, prima donna, direct from Paris; and Eddie Mclntyre, the last of . the big parade. EMPLOY THREE THERAPISTS FOR SPEECH CLINIC Plans are under jwray for the seventh annual summer speech clinic, to be held in Woodstock, sponsored by the Easter Seal organization, the McHenry County Association for Crippled Children and Adults. This will be the first year tnat special emphasis has been put on enrolling adults In the program. In the past, services have been somewhat curtailed in that speech therapists have not been available for summer work. However, it is hoped that this problem will be eliminated because three speech therapists have been hired for the summer clinic. Miss Ruth Kubly of Marengo is the therapist to work with children and adults in the clinic. Since graduation, she has taught in Rockford and has done graduate work at Northern Illinois State' college. Mfss Barbara McKoen, speech ^therapist in Dundee, will, also be in Woodstock this summer. She is from Milwaukee, where she graduated from, Messmer high school and Marquette university. The summer speech clinic director will be Mrs. Mildred Derr, who directed the 1962 and 1953 speech cKnics. She is a graduate of Illinois State Normal university. This year there will be no registration fee as there has been (Continued on Page Sfc