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'Serving The Chain-O-Lafces Region Since 1875' Volume 84 -- No. 8 -- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. JUNE 26. 1958 The recent tornado havoc in Wisconsin set some of us to thinking that, *this is an ideal time of "year for such a tan-, trum of nature. In fact, the older timers--and not too old at that--can remember a few inVour own vicinity which levelled barns some years ago. Authorities say that if one knows a tornado is coming ten minutes in advance, the best advice is to keep calm, which sounds easier than it is when a dark\funnel-form cloud draws near. Nevertheless, that's the tfting to do Tornadoes usually move in a nogtiieasterly direction a t about 25 to' 40 miles* per hour. If there is no time to escape, open the windows and doors on the north and east sides of the house- to help equalize air pressure and possibly save the house from destruction. If there jjs no cyclone cellar, the southwest corner of the basement usually offers the greatest safety. t£he man who offered these suggestions Is an expert on tornadoes, but he evidently failed In his evaluation of my friends, some of whom need a direction indicator to know the north from the south side of McHenry. Further handicapped by panic In such a situation, we would iiuggest they depend on hope prayer, should the ele its go on a rampage in our community. They tell us that those late evening amber lights which direct east-west traffic at • three locations on EHm street only mean caution, but from our observation, there are a good many drivers who disregard them completely. tbcasionally the traffic remains rather heavy after 10:30, and it is a wise driver who stops -on the red signal and doesn't count on the east-west motorist to pay much attention to his sign. The wonders of modern achievements in all lines continue to amaze us, and hospitalsAare no exception. Having been fortunate enough to remain out of them for some time, there were a number of new items which greeted us on a visit to the local hospital last week. And don't think nurses aren't keeping up with the latest also -- even' to their attire. We saw a most attractive chemise-style unlf An which had a lot more glamor than the majority of dresses we have noted from time to time. * A uniform tias its influence - especially when it belongs to a policeman and is viewed by a youngster. Hie first two concerts by the city band have drawn a goM many youngsters whose plstyful moods seem to gather enthusiasm from the spirited music. As has been the case in years past, it has proved disturbing to those who want to relax as they listen to the strains of a very fine group of local instrumentalists. Last Friday evening an officer appeared on the scene midway through the evening's pi^ram and with only a word directed the activities of the young folks to a spot removed from the band stand. The noise subsided and both the children's play and the band music continued, neither interrupting the other. Every cloud has a silver lining, so we are told. We have dcgtted that the present one, wmeh has brought rain and cool weather for so many weeks, was designed for pleasaint summer sleeping -- in fact, so pleasant that alarm clocks have become a real necessity. Occasionally we check our Plaindealer files and are astonished to find the long list of^lcHenry friends who are taken by death in just a year's time. This week we felt the loss keenly in the passing of well (Continued oh page 81 HOSPITAL TO BE DEDICATED NEXT SUNDAY Hold Open House June 29 and 30 At Woodstock Memorial Hospitals for McHenry County will be formally dedicated at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 29. Open House will be held immediately' after the ceremony until 9 p.m. Open house will also be held on Monday, June 30, from 1 p.m. to 9 p m. Thousands of citizens are expected for the dedication and open house. It will be their first opportunity to see the inferior of the new hospital addition which has been under construction for the last year and one half. The dedication program is being arranged by Rev. Robert Hooker, a member of the board of directors. The program will be . short and informal and many of the dignitaries from throughout the county will be present. Guides For Visitors Members of the hospital auxiliary will serve as guides in various areas of the new building for visitors at the open house on Sunday and Monday. The hospital contains many rooms. Hie design of the building and the construction have been planned for further expansion. This expansion, when needed, would be vertical. Grading--" landscaping" and paving of drives and parking areas are yet to come. When this is comnlete,, the outside of the buildings will look as attractive as the inside of the hospital. All of the facilities have been extended to the roof in order to makfev further expansion easier. Tlje next ejcpansion would be 'to' add two' more floors which would give approximately seventy more beds to the hospital. TRI-TOWNSHIP DEMOCRATIC CLUB FORMED LOCALLY A group of young women met at the home of Mrs. Charles Adams Friday evening for the purpose of organizing the Tri-Township Women's Democratic club. The townships include McHenry, Nunda and Dorr. Guest of the evening was Mrs. Marge Rogers of Aurora, who advised the group on the manner in which to obtain their •charter. Plans were made during the meeting for a style show to be held at the Legion home Aug. 28. Attending the meeting were Mrs. William Bolger, Mrs. Le- Roy Smith, Mrs. Robert Stueben, Mrs. Lester Bacon, Mrs. Al. Pearson, Mrs. Robert Decker, Mrs. Ray Smith and Mrs. George Dason of McHenry and Mrs. Helen Corey, Woodstock. QUEEN CANDIDATES - .f - % ' M MARY ETHERIDGE NANCY „ THORNTON Newest entries in the contest to find a queen to reign over Fiesta Day in McHenry July 20 are Mary Etheridge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Etheridge of Winder Lake, and Nancy Thornton, daughter of Mr. and IVirs. A. C. Thornton of Meyers Bay. Mary, a senior rtext fall in the local high school, has made a very successful start on a singing career, while Nancy, a recent graduate, has long been recognized for her talent in the field of dramatics. McHenry Represented in COMMANDER-ELECT Summer School Courses NAMES COMMITTEE FOR JULY CARNIVAL McHenry is best represented of any county city except Woodstock in the summer school session at the Woodstock high school. Nine from this area, are enrolled, adding to the total of 110 Students in attendance. ' Sixteen courses are--beingoffered this year, with the 'argest enrollment in typing. United States history has also proved a popular choice. MOTORCYCLIST f RT IN COLLISION TH CAR MONDAY 'k young motorcyclist; Frank Nechrebecki, 16, of Rt. 3, McHenry, j*as injured Monday afternoon in a collision of his vehicle and a car on Porten road, £ half mile west of Roberts road, near the Lake county line. According to state police, thfe. motorcycle was rounding a curve, and in doing so sideswiped an auto driven by Mar-, iaji Kamerlander, also of Rt. 3,; McHenry. 'Nechrebecki was taken to St£, Therese hospital, suffering from a broken leg. Kamerlander sustained minor injuries arid was" released after treatment in McHenry. NAME DAIRY. PRINCESS AT JUNE BANQUET Honor Two Top r Stores Boosting ' Sale O! Products Invite Entries In '58 Art Fair ASK RESERVATIONS FOR FffiST BEAUX AETS BALL JULY 3 - Oih July^-from- & j*ra. %m. at the Wing and Fin lodge, a popular dance orchestra /will send costumed dancers whirling around the floor at the Beaux Arts ball. Three Mfe-size picture frames have been constructed and decorated •vla-Paree/1 and 1 into these frames will step the guests at lhe ball for theif costumes to be judged as most original, -most beautiful and most entertaining. ) The ball, a hew addition to fhe social scene in A^cHenry, is being held as an announcement party for the second annual Country Art Fair, which 5s to be held In the city July 12 and 13. Those interested in attend- 'ng are urged to hurry and get tickets at the Pink Lady shop !n McHenry or at the McHenry hospital. TTie auxiliary of the ,hospital is sponsoring the event. Reservations must be made in advance as the number attending will be limited. Mrs. Albert Rosing of Libertyville spent Sunday visiting in the John R. Freund home. Johnsburg; Lakeland Park Open Carnival Season This Weekend Two nearby communities are planning carnivals to open, the summer* season this weekend. At Johnsburg. the three-day event begins Friday, June 27, and continues through Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29. A fish fry Friday night at 6 p.m. is expected to attract large numbers. Carnival-goers may also satisfy their hunger 3t hot lunches Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, served on the grounds of Memorial park, where all festivities will take place. Special attractions will be baseball games at 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon between Kenosha and Johnsburg, and Sunday at 1:30 between the V.F.W. in Elgin .and Johnsburg. All proceeds will benefit the Johnsburg Community club. Michael Schaefef- is general chairman of arrangement?. Others heading cqjmnittees include Fred Smith, Walter Durrenberg. Norber* Smith and Richard Marshal, tickets a n d a d v e r t i s i n g ; F r a n k Schmitt, George Schmitt, John N. Schmitt and Frank Schaefer, finance; Lloyd Freund, Si Meyers, Henry Hiller and Richard Dehn, refreshments; A r t S t i l l i n g , s o f t d r i n k s ; George Hiller, stand construction; Michael Schaefer, George May, Harry Freund, Albert Adams. Stanley Freund, Fred Fuchs, Leo Hiller, Joseph Sompel, William Haag, Ray Groh and Fred Huemann, stands; Joseph Huemann, bicycle; Leo Freund and Carl Neiss, lighting; George Oeffling, Joseph Miller and Eugene Nett, parking; and Sigurd Jacobsen, police. L»kela#p Park, to the west of McHenry, is making plans for its second annual summer carnival, which starts tonight, June 26, and continues through Sunday. Location fo^ the event is Short avenue and Rt. 120, where six big rjdes, including a roller coaster, will be set up to take care of the entertainment needs of everyone who is young in spirit. All proceeds from the carnival will be used for improvements on the two beaches at Lakeland Park. Residents and visitors to our area are looking ahead to the annual July 4 carnival sponsored by the Legion Post, No. 491. Next week Thursday; July. 3, wjill be opening night* and has again this year been defiig^ nated as kids' night, with ^illtl rides reduced until 10:30 pin. Robert Hendricks, commari-; der elect, announces many other attractions also for ttte; four-day event and has tfn able committee assisting him ik preparations for the candval/ Hearty . appetites will appeased, judging by Assortment of booths which will/ be catering to children and adulf appetites! "V Highlight of . the carnival will be the big fireworks display on the evening of the Fourth, with more details to Jbe given in next week's issue of the Plaindealer. JUDD KINNE.14, WI^S APPOINTMENT AS CAPITOL PAGE Friends of Atty. Harry Kinne, Jr., of Crystal Lake, who practices law in McHenry, will be happy to learn that his 14- year-old son, Judd, has been appointed a U. S. page by Senator Everett M. Dirksen. The young man, a freshman in high school next fall, leaves Friday to begin his duties. He will serve the legislators through the remainder of the congressional session. Atty. and Mrs. Kinne will accompany their son to Washington. and will spend a vacation there while he becomes acquainted with his new duties. Interest continues, to grow in the contest to find the young lady who will reign as Dairy SUMMER CAMP OPENS The summer camping season at Pleasant Valley farm, five miles south of Woodstock, opens Saturday, June 38. It is a 220- acre farm, owned and operated by the Chicago City Missionary society and has a year 'round program of faitning and camping activities. About 300 boys and girls from Chicago's inner-city will visit the farm. GUARD AT BEACH Parents should be interested to learn that the McHenry beach is guarded from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day by Miss Mary Ann Granger. Funds are badly needed so that this service can be provided. Anyone wishing to contribute is asked to send check to Beach Fund, McHenry, HI. Princess for 1958 in McHenry county. Announcement of the winner will be made at a dairy banquet to be held at the Legion^ home Monday, June 50. There Are nine candidates including Mary Ann Granger of jMcHenry, who seek queen honors in the contest, which is sponsored by the McHenry County Dairy Promotion council. The winner will vie in the state contest sponsored by the American Dairy association of Illinois at Peoria on July 16 and 17. The public is invited to" attend the banquet in McHenry. Tickets can be obtained from council members, officers of local Pure Milk association groups, at the Farm Bureau office and from dairy princess candidates. ~Make Appearances All candidates are daughters of dairy farmers. Most have an extensive 4-H background and many of them still help in the operation of their father's farms. All candidates will, be making appearances around the county. during June and July. Charles Weingart of McHenry, chairman of the Dairy council comrftittee, said this week that about fifty county grocery stores have indicated their intention to cooperate in the contest to encourage special promotion of dairy products in the remaining days of June. Two top stores \ to boost the sale of these products will be especially honored at the banquet next week. Judging will be In two distinct categories, chain and independent stores. Plans for the second annual Country Art Fair, which will be held at the Junior high school in McHenry on Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13. Last year more than sixty local artists exhibited and sold their work at the fair. The group included such professionals as Bob Bouterse of Crystal Vista, a motion picture art director; Jack Hobbs, art instructor at the Crystal Lake high school; Graham Izard, a director of the Chester and Izard Art studio in Chicago; Anderw E. Kuby. Jr., an architect and talented water colorist; Irene Manka of Richmond, a teacher and lecturer on art; and James Walker, formerly of Algonquin, winner of the No- Jury prize at last year's Navy Pier art show. The fair also exhibits the work of many amateur and student artists of outstanding ability, and of "Sunday painters" who have discovered the tremendous satisfa<ftion to be derived from this increasingly popular creative activity. The art fair is open to any McHenry county resident who loves to paint, sculpture, sketch, or express himself in any art media, under the rules of the exhibition, which may be obtained with entry blanks from Mrs. Richard Wilhelm, 204 W. Main street, McHenry. The 1.200 visitors to last year's fair particularly enjoyed theloanexhibition--arranged by Chicago's finest art' galleries, which gave county residents an opportunity to see paintings and sculpture by some of America's most gifted contemporary artists. The loan exhibition this year will be new and different, and i will in elude a ' special showing of exciting poster art. Once again these works will be for sale, and viewers. may. Jbte .surprised, to learn that fine originals can be acquired dn the Average family's budget. Committee members not previously mentioned include, Mrs. N. J. Hill. Miss Carol Hill. Mrs. Grabfrn Tzard. Theodore Kaczmarek. Miss Libby Lilley, Mrs. Norman Remich and Mrs. RWiard Wilhelm. The fair is a sain being sponsored bv the McHenry hospital auxiliary for the benefit of the i local hospital. Print Plaindealer Day Early In Holiday Week Because the Fourth of July .falls on Friday, the Plaindealer will be printed a day early, on Wednesday, July 2, so that issues will reach city and rural subscribers before the holiday. In order to publish early, deadlines must be moved ahead one day. Classified advertising will be accepted until Tuesday at 10 a.m., display advertising until noon on Monday and general news until Monday at 3 p.m. Correspondents' columns which usually have a Monday morning deadline must be in our office by Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. Those with Friday deadlines should be turned in before noon that day. 18 Pages -- 10c Per CopyV "V 0R6ANIZATI0NS TAKE LEAD IN PUNNING HI6HU6HTS OF FIESTA DAY; WELFARE PROGRAMS AIDED McCULLOM LAKE WOMAN HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT Lillian McCarthy of McCullom Lake h^s been confined to the McHenry hospital, suffering a broken leg, broken arm and bruises as the result of an auto accident which occurred last Thursday noon near Lake Zurich. a A report of the accident indicated that Mrs. McCarthy lost control of her car while driving on wet pavement, after which it hit a truck. She was reported to be improving nicely by mid-week. Three Deaths Mourned In City Earner J. Freund, 49, a lifelong resident and one of' the most prominent of the city's younger citizens, died last Thursday evening, June 19, following a long illness. He was born in McHenry April 20, 1909, the only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Freund'. Mr. Freund was known for his activity in many lines, and probably was best known as--postmaster--in West McHenry, later superintendent of the postal station there. It was a position he had held for many years, following his association with his father, the late Joseph W. Freund, in his clothing store. For many years he had also been identified with McHenry's educational system, taking a keen interest in the progress jof Jocal ,H$ htd. served ten years as a' rtieniber of District 15, several years as presi- JOWNSWJRG COUPLE WTO SIXTY-FOUR YEARS THIS WEEK Believed to be the longest married couple in this a^ea are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hicks of Miller's subdivision. Johnsburg, who on Monday, June 23, observed ouietly their sixty-fourth wedding anniversary. The Hicks built their home in 1929 and continued to spend the summers here until makiner it their permanent home eight years ago. Mr. Hicks is a'retired employee of the post office in Chicago, which he left eighteen years ago. The couple has two daughters, Mrs. Celia Heckart of Winslow, Ark., and Mrs. Agnes Kloss of Chicago; also one grandchild. BAND TO PLAY TWO CONCERTS BEFORE HOLIDAY Music lovers will have an opportunity to hear two concerts within a week's time when the municipal band presents an extra concert in advance of the July 4 holiday, which falls on the usual program night, Friday. The concert Friday, June 27, at 8 p.m. will include the following selections: "The Star Spangled Banner" -- Key. March, "Field V>f Color" -- Bowles. Waltz. "Around the World" -- Young. Overture, "An American Scene" -- Grundman. Selection, "Bohemian Girl" -- Balfe. March of Time No. 2 -- arrangement by Richards. "Missouri Waltz" -- Logan. ' Samba, "Copa Cabana" -- Walters. Overture. "Sunnyland" -- (Continued on page 8) ELMER FREUND dent, and in that time saw the erection of Edgebrook and the new Junior high school. Problems resulting from rapid growth were numerous and many of these he was forced to meet in failing health. After considerable thought, he decided against seeking re-election at last spring's election. Mr. Freund was an avid golfer and had' several trophies to his credit. He served for two years as president of the McHenry Country club and for six years was vice-president. The deceased was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Sybil; two daughters, Judy and Constance; a son, Gregory; five sisters, Julia Kent, Lenore Cooley, Flora FitzGerald and Rita Sayler of McHenry and Rosina Lee of Belvidere. The body rested at the Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home until Saturday morning ajt 11:30 o'clock, when a funeral Mass was read, followed by burial in the church cemetery. John Reinboldt A seventeen-year resident of McHenry, John Reinboldt, 68, died last Friday morning, .June 20, in McHenry hospital, where he had been a patient for twelve days. v A cheerful disposition aided in keeping him uncomplaining during, a long period of failing health. Mr. Reinboldt, one of the community's most respected business men, was a native of » , * •: July 20 is drawing closer; - 3 much closer, so close that peo^Xg pie are beginning to get out1 their lawn and pier decorations " , ^ in preparation for Fiesta Day; An excursion boat from Fox1;! ^ Lake will be operating on theh,; ij river, giving visitors an oppor-^ tunity to see the beautiful area: I surrounding McHenry. The Rotary club is very en-1';/;^ thusiastic about the Wild West v J Rodeo which they are sponsor- !f| ing on Friday and Saturday If evening and on Sunday after- ' J noon, on the day of the Fiesta. There will be calf and steer roping, bronco riding and all ,..g sorts of fancy and trick riding? t| There will be special prizes for : | competitors (don't think we J can really call them amateurs) '•$ not connected with the rodeo -I company. Charles Peterson, president?^..| | elect of the McHenry Rotary club, informs us that any fundi; ^ raised through this activity ot| ^ Any other, is used to enable^ college students to borrow | money without any interest or «i|j other charge with no obliga-'> ^ tion to pay back the loan at a|- specified time. This makes it possible for many to acquire. yJj a college education who coulcf- A? not do so otherwise. ^ ' Many Participate In fact, all of the organiza- Ji tions participating in the Fiesta | use--their' funds to promote their welfare programs. The Kiwanis clubs use the money right here in our community ^ for many youth needs, include ,J ing activities which carry out i the Kiwanis motto of "W# Build". The two veterans' or? | ganizations, the V.F.W. and;' the . Legion, are concerned. * mostly with the needs of the veterans and their families. Hie McHenxy^ hospital ary uses the money they tndkft to buy, or partially pay for/ : * hospital equipment and to pajr necessary (expenses toward maintaining a volunteer ser«*., J vice for the hospital. Money is 1 j; not the only thing needed operate any of these organiza? tions; the men and women wh^'U.^ belong to them donate counv | less hours and days to keep u|| 4heir programs of lending V helping hand when tod wheri^--^j needed. James Larkin would • like„ _J^ very much for those who plait to enter a float to register with him so that plans may be made for the best presentation of each float. There is still room for more floats. Wonder Lake and other nearby communities are invited ' to enter. There will be no; commercial floats. - Queen Contest In the Fiesta queen content, the girls are very eftthuped about the charm course they are receiving. The recent hair styling session was a popular one. Mrs. George Pedersen demonstrated by use of artists' photographs aad by individual styling how much a proper hair style can ,do to highlight one's good features and minimize the bad ones. Sometimes just a very slight change is all that is necessary Carole Jepsen, popular Chicago model, is always on hand at the charm course sessions ' to help the girls correct posture and to teach them the basic steps of the . model's way of walking, turning, getting out of a chair gracefully, and ascending or descending a flight of steps attractively. In addition to this free charm course for queen contestants there will be a very lovely prize in store for them, Don't forget, Fiesta Day is just around the corner BOND SALES 1 County residents purchased a total of $158,353 in Series E and H savings bonds in May. according to a report from the Savings Bonds division of the U. S. Treasury department. Harold J. Bacon of Crystal Lake is county chairman. (Continued on page 8) NOTICE 5'-.q| The McHenry State banl^ will remain open Wednesday* July 2, but will close on Frif J| day. July 4, in observance Independence Day. ; i' •>' Summer Carnivals j Highli