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"Serving The Chain-O-llakes Region Since 1875" Volume 83 -- No. 38 -- 2 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1358 14 Pages •-- 10c Per Copy From Area In Tuesday's m <>. «/* Have you wondered occasionally, in a day dreaming mood, just how a person would feel in returning to McHenry after an absence of even five years? The changes he would see would certainly give him a much clearer idea of the accelerated pace we are attempting to follow. Hardly a street intersection, and surely not a business section, «lts escaped the alterations rought about by the progressive growth of one small city. Even to those of us whb live with these changes day by day, they have occurred with unbelievable speed and in great number. Anyone returning to the old home town might easily pass through without recognizing it as the same city they left only a few years ago. \ 4) Thinking along: these lilies was occasioned by the remarks of a local resident who was fascinated by the sight of a great number of cars belonging to members of our newly formed sports car jdub. As he described parking his own conventional model in a long row which otherwise featured only the low lines characteristic of ^hese special cars, he felt some- %hat like Gulliver in h's travels among the little folks. If we think coming back to McHenry would reveal startling changes in a five-year period, just think how one would feel to have been out of contact with happenings on this earth for the same period. To be suddenly plunged into Sputniks and Muttniks--not --to mention--these--new cars^- «ould be a revelation that might isily send one into outer space without benefit of a rocket. The time to become enlightened on current events; we have found, is Sunday aftertioiih. in fact, if you are a TV listener you have little choice. By the time you have heard commentators, the news in pictures, programs featuring the Aews of prominent persons in all fields, you are sure to be better Informed--even though your thinking has become slightly confused. By 5 o'clock last Sunday, we had been convinced, then unconvinced, . several times that we were up on top in the missiles race with the Russians. Having no talent to contribute to the scientific field, we havie about decided ±p maintain a relaxed interest in Wie -whole affair, at the same time keeping our ear pealed for the sound of an unfamiliar "something" in the sky above. Our thinking is long range, and better judgment tells us that such an attitude may make for a shorter but more pleasant life, without ulcers. • Far be it from us to add to «e woes of Congress, now deep controversy as to whether the new budget should be balanced for obvious reasons or unbalanced in the interest of further security. However, after giving considerable thought; it seems only fair that someone remind members that the proposal to raise the three-cent stamp to five cents would strike a real blow at friendship. 0 We have In mind the recent holiday season, when at our own post office alone $8,487 was spent just on three-cent stamps In the fifteen-day rush period. Another $2,876 went for twocent stamps, but of course these couldn't contain that personal message we have come to look for on Christmas cards. The added burden of two grants would have brought the ^8,487 toll to a staggering figure of $5,729 .had the new proposal been in effect this year. 1 As a firm believer in spreading holiday cheer, we are sincerely hopeful that Congress finds a less spirit-dampening manner in which to enlarge the coffer. And who said the winters in this modern age were only for ^sies? With all of the new equipment designed especially to remove the beautiful snowfall, it became increasingly difficult to move about by any means Tuesday. In fact, it was so difficult that the local bank reports it was the first time in thirty years that an auction in . their charge had to be postponed. It was the William Wright auction, n»r Hunt- $y . , - Chairmen Named For March Of Dimes Campaign In McHenry Area; Mothers' Drive Planned Thursday Evening Gunner's Mate The final stages of the 1958 March of Dimes drive approaches with completion of plans for the canvass of homes and business houses. Ray Page, chairman of the drive this year, announces that an effort is being made to finish the campaign,as nearly as possible by the end of January. Business Solicitors Mr. Page has announced chairmen of collections in the various business sections as follows: Herb Reihansperger and James Mc- Andrews, west side; Dan Justen and Bent Harrison, Rt. 120, west of Green street; Donald Weingart and Arthur Tonyan, Green street ; John Thennes and Leo Winkel, Riverside Drive and Elm to Green street; Ralph Bennett, east of Fox river. Coin Contaiaers The task of taking charge of coin containers falls to the following: Harold Steffan, Vaughn Jones and Glen Wattles, west side; Walter Anderson, Rt. 120, west of Green street; Donald Doherty and Charles Vycit&l, Green street; Florian Schmitt, Elm street from Green street to Riverside Drive; Glen Draper and Stanley Bjorkman, Riverside Drive; Jerome Buch, east of Fox river; and Mrs. George Hiller and Mrs. Alfred Oeffling, Johnsburg. Several Benefits Realizing the great need which still exists, for money to help in the continuing fight against polio, a number of benefits are being planned. Dick Jager has announced that a dance will be sponsored by the Moose at some future .date, while the Ladies . of the Moose will be in charge of a "blue crutch" tag day. Also, bowling tournaments are being arranged to benefit the March of Dimes. • Mr. Page says he has received fine cooperation in his efforts to make the drive a success. Mothers' March The Mothers' March will be conducted next Thursday evening, Jan. 30. starting at 7 o'clock. Those desiring to contribute to it are urged to leave some specialist the community, light on their porch so that solici- --:~u1--~ tors will stop. To provide added safety for those women who have so generously offered their time to aid this worthwhile undertaking, the Moose is furnishing a patrol car for those who will be walking on the poorer lighted streets. March Chairmen Chairmen in the various sections include Gertrude' Babian, city of McHenry and nearby area; Mrs. Clarence Freund, Orchard Beach; Jean Weyland, Indian Ridge and Oakhurst; Lorraine Johnson, West Shore Beach. Mc- Cullom Lake: Elizabeth Weyland, Villa Vaupelle, Griswold Lake: Rita Simpson, Eastwood Manor; .Tane Mal%k, Pistakee Highlands: Gladys Soucie, Country Club Estates; Mrs. George Hiller and Mrs. Alfred Oeffling, Johnsburg; Mrs. Alfred Fritz, Sunnyside. Sunnyside Beach and Sunnyside Estates: Alyce Brda, Country Club and addition; Mrs. Robert Scholz, Shalimar and Huemann's subdivision; Mary Laurence. Lakeland Park, McCullom Lake; Pearl Nerstad, north side McCullom Lake: Deno Ruralli, Regner Road; Walter M. Olson, Bay View Lane. Mrs. Pauline Pries will be in charge of collections in all of the McHenry schools and Mrs. George Hiller and Mrs. Alfred Oeffling will do the same in the Johnsburg schools. Thomas J. English, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. English of Shalimar subdivision was appointed gunner's mate of his recruit company at the Great Lakes Naval Training center. He graduated Jan. 18. None Hurt In Three Car Accident Tuesday No one was injured ih a threecar auto accident which occurred during the snow storm about 8 a.m. Tuesday. William Comstock pulled (to a stop on the Pistakee Bay blacktop road, near the Chapel Hill Country club, when he was struck in the rear by another car driven by Frances McCreery of Pistakee Highlands. An auto driven by Charles Hollenbach, also travelling south, then hit the McCreery vehicle. Property damage Was reported. Politics Lively In Filing Week - . Demodrpts have become more active in the last week in county politics. Elmer Murphy of Wonder Lake filed last week in the office of County Clerk Raymond D. Woods, seeking the Democratic nomination for sheriff. Three candidates had previously filed for the G.O.P. nomination. Melvin Griebel of Marengo. Everett Anderspn and Lyle Hutchinson of Woodstock. Gilbert C. Willey of Fox |tiver Grove has filed as candidate for county clerk on the Democratic ticket this past week. On the Republican . ticket there are three seeking the post, Marll Robert Collier of Woodstock and Vernon W. Kays. New listings of filings since last -week include several seeking committeeman posts. They are Lawrence Huck. Jr., McHfenry 3; John Colomer, McHenry 4; Elmer Murphy, McHenry 5; Ray Smith, McHenry 6; Charles Adams, McHenry 7; and Alexander Drucker, Nunda 6, among others. For major offices, contests were evident in all except one following last Monday's filing deadline. That was for the post of treasurer, where Harry Herendeen is unopposed. In addition to those already mentioned, there will be a spirited race for county superintendent of schools, with Richard Tazewell of Harvard, seeking re-election, being opposed by O. Coleman O'- Hara of Woodstock. Both are on the G.O.P. ticket. A three-way race for county judge developed in the last hours before the filing deadline. Don A. Wicks, present state's attorney of Woodstock, and James H. Cooney, INSTALL NEW CLUB OFFICERS Clarence Niesen, George Pedersen To Head Kiwanis Chairman Leonard Pawlikowski of the McHenry Kiwanis club and Chairman Joseph Cina of the McHenry Township Kiwanis club are completing plans for a joint installation of officers on Saturday evening. Jan. 25. A dinner will be served to members and their wives at 7:30 o'clock at the Legion home, after which there will be formal ceremonies to mark the installation. A social hour will follow. Orville Church of Crystal Lake, prominent business man and active in Kiwanis activities for many years, will act as installing officer. He is at present lieutenant governor of the 5th division. Clarence Niesen is the newly elected president of the McHenry club and George Pedersen is head of the township group. Others to be installed in the McHenry club are Vaughn Jones, first vice-president; Gene Adams, second vice - president; Edward Guettler, treasurer and Robert Cameron, secretary. The board of directors for this club include Dr. Urban Comes, Maurice Clark, Frank Gregory, Dr. Peter Griesbach, Hugh Locker, Dr. Leonard Pawlikowski, Robert Roalson and Dr. Frank Sek. Township Officer!* Elected to serve with Mr. Pedersen as officers of the township club are Leonard Freund, first , . ., -- „ vice-president;--Frank Schroeder Woodstocks mayor, had declared socond vjCe-president; Horace themselves earlier, and °"Mon- ^JVagnjer, treasurer; and Sam Yokday petitions were circulated fd>T]ey secretary. William Gleason of Harvard, member of a law firm. Among G.O.P. committeemen (Continued On Page 8) Three Long Time Residents, Former Neighbors In City. Died During Week Select Dates In May For Spring Musical Show Death claimed three residents all former neighbors, who died within two days this past week. They were Dr. Joel E. Wheeler, 84, of 208 Main street. Mrs. Lina Kilday, 63, of 206 John Street and Mrs. Thelma Chrisman, 59, of Wonder Lake, once of 204 Main street. Dr. Joel E. Wheeler, a lifelong resident of the community and one of its most respected members. died at Memorial hospital in Woodstock Thursday night, Jan. 16. The deceased was born Nov. 8, 1873. *he son of Eugene and Ella Wheeler. After graduating from MoKillip Veterinarian school in 1910. he practiced in this area for twenty years, later serving for sixteen years as cattle tuberculosis inspector for the state of Illinois. Dr. Wheeler was a member of Woodland Cemetery association and served faithfully as its secretary after the death of his first wife. Ony, on May 93. 1952. He married Agnes Wentworth in "lOW and she preceded him in death the following year. Survivors include a sister, Mabel Wheeler; a nephew. Dr. J. Eugene Savler, and a niece. Mrs. Miriam Sayler Altman, of Michigan. The body rested at the George Justen & Son funeral home until 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, when Rev. J. Elliott Corbet officiated at last rites. Burial was in Woodland cemetery. Lina Kilday A long time resident of McHenry, Lina Kilday. died in McHenry hospital Saturday, Jan. 18, after a long illness. The deceased was born in Polo, 111.. Oct. 6. 1894, but came to Mc- Last Monday night, the McHenry Choral club selected Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18, i Henry many V™, as the dates of their annual spring program, featuring favorites from musical shows. Present membership stands at about 50 and it was decided to set a deadline date for new memand of the Altar and Rosary sodality of St. Patrick's Catholic church. A talented singer, Mrs. Kilday bers on ,M, onjd ay..JT an. 27 A» nyone e™n tertai^n ed at numerous pro- recen, and had who would like to join and cannot £ _f c* potriek's be present that night.should regis- been member of St. Patricks a member of the McHenry Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary ter their name with one of the members. MBS. SANDBERG DIES been a choir. Surviving are the widower. John W. Kilday; five daughters, Louise Smith, Helen Low and Grace Miller, all of McHenry, Atfeen Mrs. Wilma Sandberg died last > Hogan of Champaign and Betty Thursday. Jan. 16. at St. Therese I Lay of Waukegan; a son, Robert, hospital in Waukegan. She resided with a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Gl&izing, at Griswold Lake. of McHenry; and twenty-one (Continued on P*g* 8) LECTURE CLUB HOLDS FIRST OF YEAR'S MEETINGS JAN. 29 Mrs. Harry Stinespring will be featured as guest at the meeting of the Lecture Luncheon club to be held Wednesday, Jan. 29, at noon at the McHenry Country club. She will present a dramatic monologue, "A Woman's World". Three more meetings are scheduled for the winter and spring season. In February, Emily Jacobson, noted author, actress and lecturer, will be heard in "Laughter, Freedom's Secret Weapon". The March meeting will feature Dr. John Crane in a lecture in "Those Crazy American". In April, Dr. W. C. Donald, psychologist, will be heard on the subject, "Make Living With Yourself A Pleasure." ADULT FARMER CLASSES FEATURE DISEASE CONTROL The McHenry high school adult farmer classes for this season will be highlighted by four classes on the control of dairy cattle diseases. They will be taught by three of the local veterinarians in this area and should be of help to all dairymen. Due to the fact that liquid fertilizer is relatively new, a class will be given on its merits. Also, a class on bulk fertilizer will be presented and it is hoped that those attending will draw their own conclusions concerning a choice. With many farms being in a position to subdivide, a class will be given on the rights in this matter. A local lawyer will present some helpful pointers on the subject. Other dairymen will be especially interested in attending the class on hybrid seed corn and oat varieties for the 1958 growing season. The unit of instruction will be completed with a trip through a leading farm equipment manufac- (Continued On Page 8) THE POLIO PICTURE For a number of years, January has become known throughout the nation as polio month --the period set aside for an intensive drive to secure funds with which to meet the hardship and suffering which almost always accompany the disease. Most of us have come to think of it as a children s disease, for it is true that the majority of our victims have been under the age of 15. In fact, this is probably one of the reasons it is most feared, knowing that those afflicted very often face a® lifetime of curtailed activity. The Salk vaccine has changed the picture greatly for those youngsters who were fortunate enough to escape to date. Now. paralytic polio has decreased to the point where it is no longer the dread disease of former years. With the 1958 campaign reaching its peak, however, a review of expenditures in our community alone makes one realize that there are still many folks--victims of other years -- who need the help that only money can provide in the way of t h e r a p y . 1 " ' " In Sunnyside, for example, only four miles north of McHenry, a married man still spends his days in a wheel chair, but he has hopes of some day leading a normal life again ^ through the magic of physical therapy. For many months, a therapist has come to his home from Waukegan twice a week to provide a service that few can provide long for themselves without financial assistance. Only three miles south of McHenry is a mother of several children who still requires constant treatment so that she can maintain her home and care for her family. Stricken a few years ago, she is another example of the many victims who have not been as fortunate as others in knowing full recovery. Too many people have thought of the Salk vaccine as a solution to the entire polio problem. When our own neighbors still need more than $6,000 for treatment in one year alone, this surely is not the time to allow our interest in it to lag. Contributions over just a few more years may find the disease listed in the "unimportant" category at some future date: IN SAFETY PLAQUE *' * iflllllt™* V Ml Robert Rennord, safety engineer for the Admiral plant, is shown presenting Mrs. Georgia -Hess, plant nurse, with inter-company safety plaque at a special ceremony which took place last week. TTiis was one of three placques awarded for safety and no-lost-time accidents. This particular award is given to the company plant with the highest safety record. Install C of C Officers Soon Dan Creamer, McHenry business man, is the newly elected presid$pt of the Chamber of Commerce and will be installed at the annual installation meeting to be held early in February. Mr. Creamer, like other officers for the 1958 year, were chosen by a vote of the board recently. Serving with him are Donald Doherty as vice-president and George Kleinhans, treasurer. Eleanor Pliner is secretary for the organization. At the November meeting, Frank X. Gregory and Harold A. Steffan were elected to replace two who chose not to serve longer. Elected to full terms of two years in December were Donald Doherty, Robert Justen and F. Vaughn Jones. Other board members are Harry Dean, Donald Johnson, James Larkin, Otto Heinz, Sr., and Dr. James McMahon. The board meeting for this month will be held Friday, Jan. 31, at which time final plans will be made for the installation meeting early next month. YEAR'S HOSPITAL REPORT REVEALS $3,231 NET PROFIT Operates At 80 Per Cent Average Capacity In '57 The annual report of the McHenry hospital was given by President Henry Tonyan at a meeting of the McHenry Hospital assock ation Thursday, Jan. 16, in the high school auditorium. He disclosed that operating income for the year ending Oct., 1957. was $226,213.11 and •- the operating expenses for that period totalled $222,981.52, with net contributions reaching $38,178.56. Mr. Tonyan pointed out that the :otal operating expense salaries totalled $121,478.28. or 55 per cent of the total, adding that most of these salaries are paid to people living in the McHenry area and thus represents a sizeable contribution to the community's economy in a manner other than by patient care. The net result of operations for the year^was a gajn of $3,231.59. It was1 brought out during the meeting that like all institutions, the local hospital is faced with the rising costs of living. Accordingly, a pay increase to all hospital employees took place last July, keeping directly in line with the salaries paid in surrounding hospitals. Hospital Need Mr. Tonyan continued as follows: "All the achievement this past and lirst year of operation points to greater need and greater achievement in the future. We know that by 1970 we'll have 16 (Continued on Page 8) ELEVATE SEVERAL EMPLOYEES OF McHENRY BANK Directors were re-elected at the annual meeting of the McHenry State Bank held last week, and at the board meeting which followed, a number of employees were elevated to new positions. Gerald J. Carey was re-erected president and C. J. Reihansperger was renamed vice-president. Robert L. Weber was elevated to the position of executive vice-president and Thomas F. Bolger was promoted to the office of cashier. James E. Larkin and Verne E. Harrison were re-elected assistant cashiers, with the former heading the installment loan department.. Lucille Knox, Donald Wattles and Richard J. Zieman were named assistant cashiers and Ellen Walsh was re-appointed auditor. Prior to the election ^of ^he above, stockholders re-elected the following board of directors: Gerald J. Carey, William M. Carroll, C. J. Reihansperger. William A. Nye and Robert Weber. DAIRY EXHIBIT DAY A special Dairy Exhibit Day will be held Wednesday, Jan. 29, in Grace Lutheran church, Woodstock. County dairymen will get information on a number of topics through twelve exhibits on display starting at 10 o'clock. A free dairy lunch will be served at noo1 n. Mrs. Alfred Wombaugh of Asbury Park, N. J., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. William J. Bruce. McCULLfiM LAKE. WONDER LAKE MEN VICTIMS Cars, Busses And Trains Experience Numerous Delays Two deaths were at least partially blamed on extreme weather conditions Tuesday of this week in the McHenry area. At West Shore Beach, McCullom Lake, Herbert Von Eller, 60, died while attempting to start his car. His death< was said to be due to a heart attack. Little has been learned concerning the death of Harry Anderson of Wonder Lake, who died Tuesday evening while shovelling snow. The body was taken to the George Justen funeral home for arrangements. ' , Mr. Von Eller was born Oct. 8, 1897, in Chicago and was employed at the Oaks in Crystal Lake. He is survived by his widow,' Lois; a brother, Bernhardt, of Chicago; and a sister, Elfrieda Mendelsohn, of California. The body was taken to Chicago to a chapel at 245 W. North avenue. where services will be held Saturday afternoon, with burial in Acacia Park. For the majority of the people in McHenry and surrounding community, Tuesday's fall of the "beautiful," one of the heaviest in recent years, was only a matter of inconvenience. The stonn compared quite favorably with the heavy fall of Dec. 27, 1955, when within a two-hour period traffic, was almost halted. The Urst evening train was about a half hour late Tuesdayand the. last train arrived at 8 o'clock, a full hour behind sched> ule, due to engine trouble near Barrington. , A school bus was reported to have made its way out of a driftabout 9:30 Tuesday night after great difficulty. However, no passengers suffered from the delay. School authorities said that before 7 o'clock Wednesday morning. they had been notified by the township highway department that all roads were in good condition. Certainly these men, and also members of the city and state departments, are to be congratulated for their successful efforts to get traffic moving smoothly at the earliest possible hour. 'WIRES BURN Only slight damage from scorching was reported by McHenry firemen, who were called to the James Geier home in Country Club subdivision kbout 5 o'clock Monday afternoon, when wires in the home started to burn. Their quick action prevented further damage. Jack Yegge spent the weekend in the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. V. H. C. Yegge, at DeWitt, Jowa, where he helped his grandfather celebrate his eightieth birthday anniversary. COUNCIL in CAPSULE! It was past the hour of midnight when McHenry's City Council adjourned a regular meeting Monday night? While a lot of ground was covered, it was decided to call a special meeting next Monday night to dispose of pending items. The council is anxious to work ahead on plans for the coming summer rather than be faced with delays when projects should be in progress. City Engineer W. A. Rakow was present with reports of progress on various improvements. Lakeland Construction Company's contract for installation of 12-inch storm sewer on West Main Street was reported completed to meet with engineer's approval and payment ordered' in the amount of $3,912.55. A detailed report of the status of new sewer lift in Edgebrook Heights was reviewed and payment in the amount of $8,006.62 was authorized. It is reported that the lift will be completed and in operation soon. Another expenditure was a payment of $962.75 due Suburban Oil Company as part of construction on playground area used at this time as a skating rink. The sum of $799.00 (10% of contract) has been withheld to cover work to be done in the spring to compete the project. The next report concerned progress made in the Millstream Park area sewer construction. Work has stopped on this contract, partly because of the depth of the frost, but will resume about, Februaisy 10th. City Attorney John E. Loose has been spending many hours in, preparing new City Code and presented first drafts of a portion of the code to council members for their review. While this is, a tremendous task, it is very necessary that ordinances be brought up to date. For some time the council huMr recognized the need of inspections JL i and more rigid enforcement of } building codes in the city. The county building code was adopted' fr v some time ago. Anticipating <v spring building, Major Freu»d»: with council approval, appoigttC ^ Joe J. Diedrich as building ? missioner until May 1st. Applqjfat* ^ ments for all offices will be madeat that time for the new ttecai ^ year. ;.m;f *% #••• Wly. JitliiSi