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W-W}% It? &V* ,A ' }^'-3.-^M^A ^s ^1 >o^ K r i'v£if?-vv- /'v-'a' * * > - \ -Mf.) jj,,'V ' " " *^,A VT"S <• ,' , "1' * v'» .;v ..^.H&: Volume 83 --- No. 51 ^ 3 Sections TT3 •• !*C# > ;-.* "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" V • " : McHENHY. ILLINOIS. THUHSDAY, APRIL 21 1958 • 7^ ' i, \ i \ ^ ". n b jpj '/g,V • t it-.V' "I /f 't $ 1 ' • 'Mi 18 -- 10c Per Copy ;:j$52Sii,y DEDICATION HEN v^Tiose who must ride on the FIStakee Bay-Johnsburg blacktop which runs north and southa mile east pf McHenry, as well as residents of that community, must have sedn the s^pv drifts melt with some regret. " , , For a mile or two north, on: the east side of the road, is a fine* collection of everything from large paper bags to candy papers and a miscellaneous as*, sortment of odd items which destroy the beauty of the drive. The fact that they are strewn just a few feet from a sign tlreatenin£ a fine for just sum action only makes the situation more ridiculous. . It is a sale bet that the folks who live in that area are not a^riong the guilty. Living near Such debris is a good lesson $U't it doesn't make the situation any more pleasant. It's easy enough to blame authorities for not apprehending the drivers and riders sponsible, but in our opinit seems this would be almost an impossibility until a larger percentage of the public learned some regard for the property of others, In 'Particular for that great expanse which comes under the general category ot "privately owned land to be enjoyed by the public." ;'jjVe always enjoy hearinp from old timers who remin isee over happenings of another gi;«. Just such a letter came this week from one of the immunity's most charming ladies, Flora S. Harrison,, who would Jiave to tell us she was 87^. plus in age to have us believe it. -----MrsrHarrjsan recalledhoVv $he and Loretto Walsh, were t\»" of the old-time country school teachers) Idhstro "teaching at Prairie school south of McHenry and Flora .at Barreville. Slic ^enfiembers well th(^e early rides in horse andbuggy and how she would stop for Loretto enroute and pick her up again on the way home at night These memories are before most ,of Us saw the light of dig) -- as she recalled, the spring of 1895 and the winter of 1896-97. Later memories recall sending her seven children through Harrison district school at Wonder Lake -- then considered part, of the Rtngwood community--again driving the horse and buggy hi good weather, and by sleigh |n the winter. line of her choice recollections, at least to us, was the quotation of a friend, Mrs Zena Bacon, who many year? argo, while raising hey o w r thirteen children, commented, "Always a Bacon and a Harrison in the graduation class." These are just three of the wonderful people who have not only memories but a priceless hgejtage to bestow on the entire community. • They have been among the ground layer* and builders of a* city which today" is only expanding and adding the extra touches to a very firm foundation. Friends will be happy to learn that Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Garland are now settled in their new home at 11 N. Oak Bribes^ Drive, Asheville, N. Carolina. The Garlands had made their home on Tamarack farm, in the area east of McHenry, for many years until the house ' burned to the ground several months ago. The unfortunate incident prompted their decision to leave this community and move closer to relatives in. Carolina. -whey are keeping in touch with local happenings through the Plgindealer. Worwick Studio PhOto This solemn procession was part of the impressive rite which marked the dedication service at St. Paul's Episcopal church, south of McHenry, on Wednesday evening, April 16. From left to right, are pictured John A. Heinzelman, Jr., "crucifer"; Steve Harris and William Stamer, torch-bearers and acolytes; Father Walter C. Klein, Rev. Cannon J. Ralph Deppen and Father Vincent Fish. The ceremony occurred on' the second anniversary of the official recognition of the church as a, missioV n of the diocese. Father Klein.was in charge of St. Paul's from, its first service on Jan. 15, 1956, until July of that year, assisted by Fred Norman, a student at Seabury Western seminary. All of its services were held in a school room'in the city until Oct. 27 of last year, witien the present building was sufficiently completed to accommodate the congregation. "Chuck" Millar If Unanimously Named By GOP l\vo McHenry men were Jiawied chairmen of their respective parties' central committees early this week. Charles J. (Chuck) Miller ivas unanimously elected to that position oh the GOP Central committee, replacing Henfy Cowl in of Crystal Lake, |vho had served for about eighteen years. Miller, was formerly vice-chairman of the committee. Other! officers are Frank llomola, Sr., of Fox River prove, vice chairman; Harold fiilles. Woodstock, secretary; find Vernon Kays, Marengo, .treasurer.. Democratic Choice John Oolomer of McHenry was named chairipan of the p e m r t c r a t f e c o m m i t t e e on Monday evening, replacing Jes- «e Armstrong of Algonquin. Other officers are William Giblin of Mii'^ngo, vice chairman; Ben May, McHenry, secretary; ind Robert Conway, Woodstock, treasurer. May replaces ^lmor Murphy of Ringwood. VARIETY OF CALLS MAKE BUSY WEEK FOR FIREMEN INSTALL NEW VFW, AUXILIARY OFFICERS IN JOINT INSTALLATION A most .impressive joint installation of neI w -officers of McHenry's Veterans of Foreign Wars and its auxiliary unit was held at the clubhouse last Saturday evening, April 19. Vernon Reinboldt was installed as commander. Others who officially took office that night were Paul Nitz, senior vicecommander; William Pries, junior vice-commander; Gene Dobyris, quartermaster; Elmer Miller, adjutant; Louis Diedrich, chaplain; Roy Morrison, judge advocate; Roy Bradley, Ted Getner and Howard Thomas, trustees. In the auxiliary ceremony, Gertrude Barbian accepted the role of president. Others named to office with her were Mary Lou Miller, senior vice-commander; June Schmunk, junior vice-commander; Dorothy Reinboldt, treasurer; Gussie D i e d r i c h , s e c r e t a r y ; M a r i e Diedrich, Chaplain; Kay Stilliny, conductress; Rose Murphy, guard; Florence Svoboda, three-year trustee; Marion Schoenholtz, two-year trustee; and Marie Heir.z, one-year trustee; Gen. Bradley, banner bearer; Daisy Smith, flag bearer; Barbara Becker, Mary Lynn Murphy, Ann Scarbrough and Gabie Michmershuizen, color bearers; Lillian Hettermann, historian; Edna Thelen, patriotic instructor; Pauline Pries, musician. Their own installing color team was used for the ceremony. Members are now making plans for the twelfth annual membership dinner on May 3. CROWDS ACCLAIM PRODUCTION m NEW AUDITORIUM Large crowds attended the very excellent program presented by members of St. Marys' parish Sunday and Tuesday eveniAgs in the school's new and spacious auditorium. The production, called "Musical Colorama of the West", was written and produced by Fr. Harold Nilges, an assistant pastor at the church, for a cast of 100. The story moved smoothly, interspersed with. very lovely choral, numbers, solos and dance numbers. The mood changed from time to time as the performers entertained with religious numbers, familiar ballads and a share of comedy. Dan Justen t°°k the lead part as Pancho and with customary enthusiasm for his role introduced the various characters and specialty numbers. There were a number of "show stealers," but it would be difficult to mention 4>ne outstanding act, so tftlimted was the entire cast. The production was one which pleased all who saw it and should be a source of pride to those who spent months in its preparation, including beautiful scenic (tad lighting effects. NEW JURORS Grand jurors have been named to serve for the term starting in Stay. Serving from McHenry will be Elizabeth Gendc and Frank Kempfer. WINS ARMY AWARD PLAN EASIER VOTING AT NEXT YEAR'S ELECTION Officials in recent school chaige of the board election tion for the large- vote and for the- patience -6f 4host? who to stand in line. A change in facilities is being arranged • for - next year which will assure easier voting. The number of people who went to the polls exceeded expectations and at times the corridor of the school was crowded. It is believed that by holding both grade and high school voting in a larger room will easily solve the problem. yere summoned to 413 Riveride Drive, when a baby in the sothwwad' home had convulsions. Firemen assisted McHenry police in taking the child to the hospital. A grass fire at the north end of Court street was extinguished by local firemen Sunday afternoon. Men from Station 3 (Lakemoor) were called out because of two grass fires at Griswold Lake. Daylight Saving Time In Effect This Sunday The return to daylight saving time begins this weekend, and those who wish to keep up with their neighbors on Sunday should set their clocks ahead. one hour before retiring Saturday night. McHenry will join all other communities in the area in enjoying---arr-^tra hour of daylight each evening for the next six months. The change in time, which annually occurs the last weekend in April, remains until the end of October. FEELINGS RUN MGH AT WONDER LAKE Z0MN6 HEARING; CONKNUE ACTION ON PETITION TO APRIL 29 "r<~47t DR. WM. DONALD WILL ADDRESS LECTURE CLUB The Lecture Luncheon 'club will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, April 30, at the McHenry Country club, with Dr. William C. Donald as guest speaker. * Dr. Donald is a highly train- Only little damage was caused to the garage on the Roy V. Monahan property in Emerald Park last Sunday morning where a fire was caused by defective wiring. McHenry firemen were called. Thp previous afternoon they Rev J F.iiiott.Coibett^offici- Mourn Deaths Of Three Infants The sympathy of the entire community was extended this past week to local families in their grief over the loss of newborn babies. Gausden Infant Joanne Mary, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Gausden, died Friday, April 18, in Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago. Services were held Sunday in St. Mary's church, with burial in the church cemetery. The child was born Wednesday in Memorial hospital, Woodstock. She is survived by her parents; three brothers; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Schaefer; and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Adelaide Gausien, all of McHenry. Rourke Rites Graveside rites were held Sunday afternoon in Woodland, cemeteiry for one of the twin stjps of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Rourke of "fedgebrook subdivision, who died Friday. DR. WM. C. DONALD Support your local stores. ORCHESTRA WINS TOP HONORS M STATE CONTEST; FIVE SOLOISTS, ENSEMBLE GET FIRST RATM6S ithis is one the proof reader caught beffire it reached the reading public. In an account of a wedding of forty years ago, the woary linotype operator set it to read as follows: "The couple's alternates were ------•--." There must be ti&fes in a period of forty years when the bride and groom might wish for an alternate to take their place over some of the rough spots. This writer has also been h a v i n g t r o u b l e w i t h s p r i n g fever during the past week, as noted by a rather dreamy observation at the conclusion of a wedding story, mentioning thfe fact that the bride had ** (Continued on page 8) Elizabeth M. Groth of McHenry is congratulated' by Major Gen. Henry R. McKenzie, executive director, Military Subsistence Supply agency, for an award of $200 won for "sustained superior performance of duties" as printing and reproduction foreman at the agency headquarters in Chicago. The award was presented to Mrs. Groth at Army ceremonies earlier this month. Young McHenry high school musicians rated very highly last Friday and Saturday in state \ competition in Peoria, capturing five out. of a possible nine first places in solo and ensemble comjietition. The school orchestra, under direction of Paul R. Yanda, also rated a* first place, which was noteworthy iiv view of the keen competition. The ratings of the boys' and' girls' choruses were not learned when the group left Peoria late Saturday afternooft. First places in solo events were awarded to Joann Smith, horn; Don Kice, tuba; Lois May, baton twirling; Mary Etheridge, contralto; Pete Haines and -Gordon Johnson, trombone and baritone duet. Second place ratings were received by Lofs May, flutesolo; Don Kice, bass; and Karen Viverito, contralto; and the brass quartet, composed of David Fantus, Charles Carrado, Joann Smth and Karen Dresdow. No ratings lower than the " e x c e l l e n t " , s e c o n d p l a c e s , were received in the solo and ensemble divisions. McHenry c*o m p e t e d with Class "A" schools, enrollment between 550 and 1,100 from various parts of the state, in bidding for contest honors. TTiese people and others in the music department are now preparing for their annual spring festival on Sunday, May 25, featuring the Work of about 250 students. * ^ BEHLKE RlfES Word was received last week of the death of a former resident of McHenry, Arthur Behlke, 5229 W. 23rd street, Cicero. Services were held from Mary Queen5'of Heaven church on Saturday, April 19, with inter^ ment in Resurrection cemetery! He was preceded in death by his wife Lucille. COUNCIL m CAPSULE The city council meeting last Monday night ran to the midnight hour as lengthy discussions followed such items as p r o p o s e d s u b d i v i s i o n p l a t s , sewer extensions, road improvements and the long standing question of providing another well for McHenry*s water supply. J. A. Roesch presented a revised plat of a proposed subdivision that took the fancy of all present. Spacious, treecovered lots, bordered by the Fox River, the channel near the McHenry Country Club and John Street, give promise as a lesirable development in the growth of the city. The problem of water and sanitary sewer facilities in the area of this new subdivision 'ooms up as-a major operation. Engineers are checking the irea this week. Dr. George Alvaiy was present at the meeting to iron out problems in the development of his subdivision adjoining the country club, east of the Edgebrook school. The annual meeting of the city council will be held next Monday night, April 28 and will be followed by a special meeting for the purpose of acting on alcoholic beverage licenses and other business pertaining to the start of a new fiscal .year. The question of moving Green Street traffic through the Elm street intersection has been referred to the City Engineer for study and recommendations. ated at the services. The babies were bom Wednesday in Memeoriai hospital. . v. Survivors include, besides the parents, a sister and brother, Yvonne Freund Cynthia and John. Yvonne, 10-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Freund of Pistakee Bay. died Friday, April 17. in Memorial Hospital for McHenry County in Woodstock. • She *vas born in Woodstock June 13. 1957. She is survived by her parents; two brothers, Edward ind Duane; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Freund of McHenry and Mr. •ind Mrs. Weidner of Des Plaines. The body rested at the Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home. Services were held Sunday at 1 o'clock from St. Mary's church, with interment in the church cemetery. A hearing recessed tfntlt Tuesday, April 29. at 4 p m. at the city hall in McHenry when the McHenry county | zoning board of appeals will $ hear the remaining evidence oS".! | the Wonder Lake Objectors to! "(] the petiton of the Wonderland* company for a change of zon- ; classification from R-l to B, | ;n Wonderview unit No. 2. \| About sixty Wonder Lake residents appeared to object; J it the hearing held April 22." ^ An attorney also presented as;'"_';J evidence thirty-four petitions!',. ^ signed by 481 objectors at'" f) Tuesday's hearing. ):| Gerson Widoff, president of ^ * h e W o n d e r l a n d c o m p a n y , a r g > J ued for more business lots at ^ ,<! •he south end of the lake area a ror use primarily by residents^ ->f the Wonderview units 1 and5 I, and adjacent Wonder LakeV j subdivisions, since there was j ^ no business in Wooded Shoresf-v?| Shore Hills. His petition ' 0 Hsks for either all of the lots 5 'ronting on the blacktop of ] the newly subdivided Wonder-! « view unit 2. or a block of lotsjf idjacent to the Wonderview^ J "oad on the south east end, to^v^ he zoned for business. Under//'J luestioning, Widoff stated that;,' he did not know anything^ < ibout available business 'prop-^ i "rty on the east side of the|u '1 lake Objectors State Cane v | T. P. Mathews testified tW\ Sj 'he objectors, stating that.j 1 there were already 228 lota:, ',! zoned for business in the whole|t\ i Wonder Lake areiat There aire^ 100 lots zoned for business) t BISHOP LANE TO BEAD MASS IN CITY APRIL 27 The McHenry and Johnsburg courts of the Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters will be hostesses for the first time to the fourth annual Rockford Diocesan conference, which will be held in St. Mary's church on April 27. Registration w|ll take place •it 10:30 o'clock, followed by a Mass read by Bishop Loras Lane at 11:45. Dinner will be served at 12:30 o'clock, for which reservations must be made by Saturday noon with Mrs. George Rodenkirch. . TRACTOR KILLS CHILD James Burton, 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Burton of rural Harvard, was fatally injured last - Friday when he walked into the path of a tractor operated by his father. The child never regained consciousness and died Saturday morning it Harvard hospital. Anniversary Feature Worwick Studio Photo This week, McHenry Gift Enterprises on Main street observes its first anniversary. Shown with a bowl of false stones, interspersed with several real diamonds, are Sam Schmunk, left,' owner of the business; Don Leske, watch repair man; and Chief of Police Joseph Grobel. The stones are featured among special attractions to be offered the public at the store during the anniversary observance. nosed re-zoning these being adjacent to, Wonderview andjL j continuing nor?^ on the der Lake, blacktop. | He stated further that Shore' "i Hills subdivision has vacant^ t business lots which have not?;, sold and which are two city 'il^\ blocks north of the lots in the ed psychologist whose morale building talks are said to sparkle with originality, truth rind humor. He has been a counselor and chaplain at Deaconess hospital in Milwaukee and is pastor of Bethel church in..vthat city. He is currently on the planning committee for the fifth International Congress of the within-1% miles of the^ PW-7" World Federation for Mental Health to be held at the University of Toronto. 'His special interest is in mental health nnd religion. Register May 2 For Kindergarten Registration will be held Friday, May 2, at the kindergarten building on Waukegan street for all children who plan to attend kindergarten in September. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Parents are asked not to bring children. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be 5 years old on or before 'Dec. 1. A legal certificate must be presented at the time of registration. No registration will be accepted without a state certificate. Hospital and baptismal certificates will not be accepted. The ever increasing school enrollment' makes it difficult to plan wisely for the September classes unless parents make a special effort to come in for this registration. Wonderland petition. This does not include the eigh , teen lots zoned for busineis in',;1 ^ Parker's Highlands, where the^Li,.: General Telephone company i8.['i! ; erecting their new building,^ '!j nor does it include the twoB*^, 'y-four acres which are equJf»!: / dent to seventy-two lots int./' > the Martha Silge property,?!' which is also zoned for busi«4 ? ness. Also, there are three, ' stores presently vacant in the if business district in Wondei^ 4| Lake center which hftve .been^ j vacant from six months to «"fr ',j year. ' Ny'fh Chester Howe, Who sold land to Widoff and whqge lamfy i is across the blacktop, state4i"' '! that he-had no objection to the business classification* He al> . so testified that he had a clause, in the deed restricting the business from selling liquor or - ?ngaging in gambling. THIRTY-FOUR RATE HIGHEST 5CH0LASTICALLY Six Seniors Included Among Ranking Students Thirty - four students were placed on the "A" honor roll as the result of outstanding scholastic standing for the quarter which ended recently, They are as follows, by classes: . Seniors Doris Berkley. Vincent Cind, Patti Dixon, Ann Marie Groh, Janice Mikota and Mary Lott Watkins. Juniors D i c k A n t o n s o n , Tbrrence! Brady. Albert Cajthaml, Ton*!/ Olsen and Ronald Smithy f | Sophomores "I' J Karen Bailey. Mary Carr,| Mike Creighton, Carol Died»|V|| rich. Joyce Eckstein, Dolores j|;| Freund. Lambert Freund, Judy^j f Hans. Kathy Prawl, Karen* ^ Thompson, Carolyn Vanthour- >; • ? not, Nancy Weber and Sandra k. <. Whiting. Freshmen Dorothy Adams, Anita Bai^ | gcr. Nancy Buckner, Nancy ^ ^ Chadwick, Kathi^yn C^rrsn,^|* Sherry Evans, James Hansen, i Judith Nowak. Alan Rietesel i and Patricia Walsh, The "B" plus and "B" rolls will appear next week. Support the Cancer Dirv* / ,1