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I THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER tftiiu me 85 -- No. 21 -- 3 Sections "Serving The ChaiA-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" McHENRY, ILLINOIS. THUHSDAY. SEPTEMBER 24. 1959 20 Pages -- 10c Per Copy HOSPITAL NEEDS. EXPANSION PUNS TOLD FRIDAY NOON AT PRESS LUNCHEON IN McHENRY juI.H. demands front page coverage of the Tuesday night baseball game. We doubt if it will be news to anyone, but to make him happy we are stating here and now: SOX WIN PENNANT. / McHenry's streets may not lie paved with gold, but'for a shorty time Monday morning they were the next thing to *t. the cart which contains parking meter money collections rounded the corner at Waukegan road and Third street, the cart overturned and the cover was loosened sufficiently to allow hundreds of pennies, nickels and dimes to roll in all directions. A better time couldn't have been selected the accident had been /pKmned, for local yi^mgsters were just wending their way to school. Of course, they couldn't pass by and leave a policeman with the tremendous task of collecting every coin, so it became a community project. 1 *' Within a short time, the street was as clean as before and probably a little cleaner, for each coin had collected its dhflSre of dirt. The money bag weighed a little more as a result, but the pennies were still worth only one cent each. The League of Women Voters, engaged in one of the most worthwhile programs we know of, opens the fall season next Saturday, Sept. 26, from 2 to 4 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Frank Howard, Jr., in the Bull V^ey community. We attended the fall opening last year and couldn't help but be impressed by the zeal with which league members engage in the various activities. This is a non-partisan group which gives any woman an opportunity to become better informed on all types of government and related subjects. The league would be haj>- P® f°r interested persons to attend. There is no obligation to become a member. Not too often do we have an opportunity for a visit with friends engaged in the line of piiblic relations, so it was with much pleasure that we gathered at luncheon last Friday noon as guests of the McHenry hrcpital. before the business of the day, conversation quite naturally turned to the lighter side of the newspaper business, particularly the "goofs" that turn our faces red and afford so much pleasure for the reader. One of our friends recalled with some chagrin one of his first encounters with embarrassment in this line when he gfQudly sent to the linotype a heading for, a club story concerning the election of a man named William Sick as president. The head passed the proof reader and read: "Elect Sick President". Another of our newspaper friends was transferring from the written word in publicity (newspaper) to the spoken vwd (radio) and was thrilled wWh her first efforts until the announcer, who had no time for a reading before air time, burst into laughter which prevented him from finishing the story when he came to this line: "Mr. X is to be congratulated on his tremendous feat". Our friend had failed to realize the impression given (by the spoken word feat. that day her stories receive their first "hearing" in the mumbled words she pours forth as she types. At this time we refrain from a mention of our own embarrassing moments since readers have had ample opportunity to see them first hand. Meirtbers of the press and radio gathered at the McHenry Country club last Friday noon as guests of the McHenry hospital. The get-together was for the purpose of informing members on the proposed expansion plans and to thank them for helping to better acquaint the public\with the hospital and its services. Following luncheon, Raiph Bennett, a member of the board, introduced others on the board and then tumetfover the meeting . to Ben Underwood, hospital administrator. Mr. Underwood proceeded to explain the tremendous growth of the hospital --a growth which may be expected as long as the present community growth continues. He cited particularly the importance of its emergency room. Where 137 patients were treated in July and 204 in August. He continued to state that plans have been completed for the new hospital addition, which will actually be a separate building, connected with the present structure only by a corridor, and owned by the Hospital corporation. It will be a brick, fireproof building for which work may begin in the not too distant future. Add Three Beds Three more beds were added to the present hospital in August bringing the total to twenty-five. The first stage of building in the new plan calls for eighteen adult beds and fourteen bassinets. The need for an obstetrical department was emphasized again last week when the hospital recorded the birth of its fourth baby even though there are no special facilities for maternity cases. The mother and baby were transferred to Mem o r i a l h o s p i t a l . W o o d s t o c k , later. Mr. Underwood expressed the belief that the McHenry hospital probably has more rtufses per patient itian any" other hospital in the country. He also said that twenty-one doctors, representing various fields of medicine, are now serving the public. Of interest was the fact that more than 70 per cent of the patients admitted carry some form of partial payment insurance. Further expansion plans and the necessity for them will be carried from time to time. CARROLL DIETLE AMONG GUESTS AS KHRUSHCHEV DINES At least one McHenry resident had a\ glimpse of Nikita S. Khrushchev during his U.S. visit thus far. He is Carroll Dietle of Regner Road, Pistaikee who last Thursday was the guest of a member of the Economic club of New York. That group gave a formal dinner in the grand ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria at which Mr. Khrushchev was the speaker. Mr. Dietle was in N<ri&. York all last week attending Atlie National Industrial Conference board, which held a round table conference on marketing. Over 2,000 prominent industrialists and business executives were in attendance at the dinner, which featured a panel by well known leaders in various fields, preceded by the Khrushchev speech. ALMOST SI .000 COLLECTED IN POUO DRIVE Two Special Benefii Events Prove Successful McHENRY COUPLE CELEBRATES FIFTY YEARS OF MARRIAGE On Sunday, Sept. 20, Mr. and Mrs. John Freund, who reside north of McHenry on Route 31, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. They enjoyed dinner with their c h i l d r e n a t t h e M c H e n r y Country club, and later a pleasant evening was spent at their home with the family. This was an especially joyous occasion for all because Mrs. Freund, 71. has been very ill recently. 'Until this time she had been in good health and kept active in her various interests as a mother and grandmother. Under the leadership of Clinton Claypool and his committee of Frank Low, Joe Kuna, Dr. John Goetschel, James Larkin and Don Doherty, who directed all the activities in the McHenry area, the emergency Polio Drive was very successful. A total of $980.83 was collected. The drive was well organized and all the surrounding subdivisions cooperated in such a fine manner that the commitgratitude for the fine volunteer help that was received and which was so vital in making this campaign a success. The local drive was concluded Sunday evening, Sept. 20, with a benefit Softball game played by the Hettermann team, which won the local soft ball championship and a team composed of all-stars from the rest of the league. The score was all-stars 14, Hettermann's 1 2 . Regardless of the score, the polio fund was the big winner as the players not only donated their time and efforts to provide entertainment but each player also donated toward the emergency fund. Al. Fritz, who is a polio victim, announced the play-by-play in a very fine manner which was appreciated by the crowd attending the game. An added attraction to the program Sunday evening was the surprise appearance of Congressman Elmer J. Hoffman and State Representative A. B. McConnell, who happened to be in this area, and hearing of the benefit game, dropped by and participated in the ceremonies. The bowling tournament, at An 8 o'clock high mass in McHenry Recreation earlier in ihe coutplue's. honor was. sun,gi the week added to the coffers at St. John s Catholic church. r ., , • „ „ JTo h. ns,b urg, on S_ ep.t . 22, ^th e ac 1 of the drive and was much entual ann adult ch Freund has Bfeten a member for many years. Bngakfast/was gerved in tljeir home<t#^the im radiate fitmfiy-^^wing the (Continued on page 8) i. iiic m. jove{1 bv those participating, w ^ ™ny of whom turned out to which Mr. i after a number Qf years of retirement.^ Anyone still desiring to make a contribution may do so by sending check to the treasurer, James Larkin. WED FIFTY YEARS CHARGED WITH LARCENY d f h r e e P a l a t i n e y o u t h s . Gui>rge Sarafino, 25, John Gritnacher, 23. and James Berning, 23, were apprehended by the sheriff's office last weekend and charged with larceny of the A. J. Erickson truck at Johnsburg last July 20. The truck was. recovered ten days later with the four tires removed. Tools in the truck, valued at $350, were also taken. £Md for ea<;h - was set at $7,500 and the cases continued. NO FIRE DAMAGE Firemen were called to West I Shore Beach last Friday afternoon when a resident of the subdivision saw smoke arising from beneath the hood of his car. There was no - damage reported. Kotalik Studio Photo THE JOHN FREUNDS Mr. and Mrs. John Freund celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with their nine children on Sunday, Sept. 20. The Freunds have resided on Rt. 31, north of McHenry, for many years. Tax Protest Group Is Named The tax protest group of-McHenry township has taken the name of the parent organization in Algonquin township, which is Government Improvement league. Both platforms also will be similar, concerned with education, information and participation. ^ A general meeting of the local league will be held* Tuesday, Sept. 29, "at 8 o'clock in the evening at the Johnsburg Community club. A well informed lawyer will be present to answer all questions on the progress of the tax claims. All persons interested in the work of the organization are invited to attend this meeting. ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED OPENS SEASON IN CITY The McHenry County Association for Retarded Children will hold its first meeting of the fall season Tuesday, Sept-. 29, at 8 pan. at the McHenry high school. All meetings of this group are open to the public. Guest speaker for the evening will be Mrs. Adele Karlson, executive secretary of the Illinois Council for Mentally Retarded Children, who will speak about the benefits to local parent groups of belonging to the state council. Mrs. Karlson is the parent of a 12-year old daughter who is retarded, and comes well informed to speak on the work of parent groups dealing with the problems of the education and socialization of these youngsters. The second family basket picnic staged by the association for parents and friends of retarded children will be held in the Woodstock city park Sunday, Sept. 27, starting at 2 p.m. HONORS BESTOWED IN EAST ON YOUNG NURSING STUDENT The many friends of Sara Kay Douglas, daughter of Mrs. .Velma Douglas of McHenry, will be proud to learn that the young lady, a junior in the Peter Bent Brigham nursing school in Boston, Mass., has been awarded the class scholarship for maintaining the highest average, as well as for character, leadership and for carrying out best the principles of good nursing. Presentation was made at the graduation program for senior nurses on Monday evening of this week, for which she had the singular honor of serving as class marshal. Miss Douglas, a Legion award winner when she graduated from the local high school in 1957, is president of her class and activity chairman of the Student Council, which she served as president last year. She was elected representative to the National Nurses' convention and was in charge of public relations. Sara Kay formerly worked at the McHenry hospital. COUNCIL in CAPSULE In a busy meeting Monday night, the first order of business for the city council was the opening of bids for resurfacing Riverside Drive from Elm Street to Pearl Street. The Suburban Oil Company was the low bidder and was awarded the contract in the amount of $5,603.68 to be paid from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund. Bumidge Bros, submitted a bid in the amount of $6,195.60 and Gertz-Melahri bid $6,037. 30. The council recently approved a Tax Levy Ordinance in the amount of $63,350.00. The original levy last year was for $71,189.00, but was voluntarily reduced by the council in order to reduce the corporate tax rate in the city. Engineer's plans for improving Park Avenue have been submitted to the State of Illinois, Division of Highways for approval. Sidewalk improvements along the south side of Park Avenue and South Green Street (Elgin Road) are also planned, but cannot be started until the road plan is approved. Donations may still be made to the emergency polio fund. KEEN ANTICIPATION Don Peasley Photo The smiles of anticipation are. quite evident on the faces of these GOP leaders as they wait for Congressman Elmer Hoffman, with fork in hand, to carve the steer that was roasted for the Republican outing held last Sunday at Fox River Grove. Pictured, from left to right, are Sid Perkins, Kane county Central Committee Chairman; Congressman Hoffman; "Chuck" Miller, McHenry county Central Committee head; District Circuit Judge Roy J. Solifsburg, Jr.; Judge William A. Carroll and Art Giovannoni, co-chairman of the steer roast. EXPECT LARGE CROWD AT OPEN HOUSE AND DEDICATION OF NEW COUNTY HOME INFIRMARY SEPT. 27 ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOSPITALITY DAY PLANNED OCT. 9 Plans are being made for the sixth annual Holiday Hospitality Day to be staged by the woman's auxiliary of Memorial Hosiptal for McHenry County on Friday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p,m? Three distinctive Bull Valley homes will highlight a tour combining glimpses of gracious living with an opportunity to participate in this worthwhile cause. This year, even greater efforts have been expended by tfte committee to provide needed equipment and services for McHenry County Memorial hospital. COFCOKNS SEASON WITH CABARET NIGHT Honor Nine Past Presidents Of Organization The first Cabaret Night of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce opened the fall season for that organization on Tuesday evening of this week at the McHenry Country club. It was a most successful event, with 132 members and guests in attendance. Vice-president, Dr. John G o e t s c h e l , i n t r o d u c e d J o h n Looze, who recalled the early days of the group when it was known as the Business Men's ^association. He carried his • ifemmentary. gjQng, through the transition period when the group changed into the C. of C. Mr. Looze told of the progress of the organization and stressed the need for such a group as the community continues its expansion. He complimented the president, Donald Doherty, for the splendid job he has done as head of the C. of C. this year. Mr. Doherty then spoke briefly, thanking members for the fine cooperation given him and listing the many accomplishments of recent months. Fiesta Day was mentioned as a highlight of the season and one of the most successful events ever undertaken by the organization. 4 Mr. Doherty introduced members of the City Council and other guests, including Del Noble, manager of the McHenry office of Illinois Bell Telephone: Charles Smith, winner of the "store of the year" award; LeRoy Smith supervisor of McHenry township; Frank Low and Dr. John Goetschel, co-chairmen of Fiesta Day; Miss Carol Frisby, Fiesta Day queen; Chuck Miller, McHenry township road c o m m i s s i o n e r ; C l i f f o r d W. Rezny. district superintendent of Public Service company; and J. Clint Claypool of Northem Illinois Gas company. Past presidents of the Chamber of Commerce were especially honored during the evening. They included John Looze. A. S. Blake, Floyd Covalt. Jack Buckie, Dan Justen, W i l l i a m B u r f e i n d t , D o n a l d Johnson, Hapry Dean and Dan Creamer. Announcement was made that brochures containing maps of the city aVi other interesti n g information concerning McHenry are available at the office of th§ C. of C. secretary, Eleanor Pliner at 532 Main street. One of the finest entertainment programs heard in many years featured Gil Hamblin, an employee of a Chicago accounting firm and an outstanding comedian. Members are lookiffg forward to future appearances of Mr. Hamblin. Dancing followed the meeting. 3000 ENTHUSIASTIC REPUBLICANS AT SUNDAY OUTING More than 3,000 people were served spit-barbecued 4-H champion beef at the McHenry county Republican Central Committee outing, held at Fox River Grove last Sunday. Under blue skies and ideal weather, the event was very well attended. The immense crowd that arriveci well in advance of the 2 o'clock serving had plenty of time to eat, have fun, and visit with their neighbors and fellow Republicans | sis association's TB Association Sponsors Clinic The McHenry County Tuberculosis association is sponsoring a skin testing clinic in the McHenry schools. Permit cards are being sent to the parents of first grade students at Edgebrook, St. Mary's, St. Patrick's and the Lily Lake elementary schools, as well as to parents of the high school freshmen, seniors and student food handlers. The elementary students will be given the tuberculin test on Tuesday, Sept. 29th, and high school students will receive the test on Wednesday, Sept. 30. This tuberculin skin testing clinic is part of the Tuberculocase finding before Chairman "Chuck" Miller of McHenry called the county officials and visiting dignitaries to the speaker's platform. Chairman Miller also acted as master of ceremonies. He first introduced Chairman Arthur Giovannoni of Algonquin- Cary and Ed Dowd of of -Crystal Lake, who in - turn thanked and paid tribute to all the assisting committee chairmen, chairwomen and precinct committeemen for their efforts and hard work which assured a successful event. The money realized will defray campaign expenses for the coming national and local elections. Mr. Miller, again resuming his introductions, presented Sid Perkins, Kane county Central Republican committee chairman; Mrs. Marx, chairwoman for Ogle county Republican women; Coroner V. Peterson, Kane county; Kane County Judge John Peterson: Circuit Court Judge Roy Solfisburg, Jr.,--16th Judicial District; Senator R. McClory, Lake Bluff; local representatives, A. B. McConnell and John Manning. (Continued on page 8) program and is financed entirely by the sale of Christmas Seals. Mrs. Claribe! H. Naylor, RN.. McHenry county tuberculosis nurse, urges all parents to sign the permit cards and return them to the school. Presbyterian Women Organize at Mount Hope On Sunday evening, Sept. 20, the women of Faith Presbyterian church gathered together to form a United Presbyterian women's group. The minister was present to explain the purpose of the group and officiate in the election of officers. Elected were trap following: President, Mrs. George Spindler of Sunnyside Estates; vicepresident, Mrs. George Collette of McHenry; secretarytreasurer, Mrs. Alexander Duncan of McHenry Shores; program chairman, Mrs. Dan Mathes; fellowship chairman, Mrs. Walter Sigman; and World Service chairman, Mrs. Jack Mclntyre, all of Eastwood Manor. The new group will meet the first Wednesday of each month at 12:45. LOCAL YOUII10 BENEFIT FROM KIWANIS PEANI? DAIS SEPT. k REVIEW COBS' SERVICE P10GRAM BAZAAR AND DINNER The McHenry chapter of the Order of Eastern Star is sponsoring a roast beef dinner and bazaar on Wednesday evening, Sept. 30. at the Masonic Temple. 107 N. Court street. There will betfserving from 5 to 8 p.m. The public is invited. Mrs. Helena Arenda, 86, mother of Mrs. Johanna Wimmer of McHenry, died at the Villa Rest home on Sept. 21. Friday evening, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Sept. 26, members and friends of the Kiwanis clubs of McHenry and McHenry township will sell peanuts on the street corners and byways of the McHenry area. Funds raised from the peanut sale are used in the year 'round service work with handicapped a n d u n d e r p r i v i l e g e d y o u n g sters. All of the money is used in the community in which the funds are raised. It will help finance the many recreational and character-building projects sponsored by Kiwanis, as well as the various community service programs which Kiwanis support. For the peanut sale, bags of salted-in-the-shell peanuts will be sold to the general public for whatever amount each person wishes to contribute. The workers can be identified by the peanut bags and trays, as well as the official Kiwanis overseas caps they will wear. Club Objectives Kiwanis clubs are service organizations of business and professional leaders whose objectives are to render services to youth, to their communities, and to the nation. All Kiwanis clubs develop and maintain p r o g r a m s d e s i g n e d t o a i d youngsters in their communit i e s , e s p e c i a l l y h a n d i c a p p e d children and those from less privileged homes. Last year in the greater Chicago area, more than 100,000 boys and girls profited from SEVENTY-TWO FROM CITY TAKE PART IN BAND DAY (Continued on page 8) The seventy-two members of the McHenry high school band, directed by Paul R. Yanda, will be among several thousand young musicians in fifty-six bands which will blanket the playing field of Northwestern university's Dyche stadium during half-time of the Northw e s t e r n - O k l a h o m a f o o t b a l l game Saturday, Sept. 26. The local marchers will be led by their drum majorette, Barbara Krickl. Nearly 5,000 will salute the city of Chicago in a display of color at the fifth annual high school band day hosted by the Wildcat marching band. This huge aggregation will refer musically to the Pan- American games and visit by British royalty during the past summer, and to Chicago's baseball fame and role as an international sea port with a medley of appropriate music. Climaxing the salute will be the spelling out of "Chicago" and "USA" from goal line to goal line in letters 60 feet deep and 150 feet wide. The decorative accessories of the bands, their baton twirlers, will be 400 strong on band day, and to the tune of a new Latin- American novelty tunie, will dance a special routine abound the track. The reams of charts, instrae- Officials and representatives from many communities will take a part in the dedication and open house of the new infimary of the McHenry county home on Sunday, Sept. 27. The high school band of the Harvard Community unit school district, under the direction of Anton J. Cerveny, will present a fifteen minute program before the dedication at 2:30 p.m. During the playing of the Star Spangled Banner, the color guards from the Kishwaukee Post, No. 192, of the Marengo American Legion, will present the colors. Judge Carroll to Speak Guest speaker for the event is William M. Carroll, Woodstock, circuit judge and master of ceremonies will be James H. C o o n e y , W o o d s t o c k , c o u n t y judge. Members of the clergy are Rev. Burton Schroeder, pastor of Nativity Lutheran church, Wonder Lake, and the JUDGE Win. M. CARROLL Rev. Father John Dording of St. Patrick's Catholic church, Hartland. Harley H. Mackeben, chairman of the board of supervisors, will introduce the members of the County home committee who have served during the past two years, including L. Russell Beard, Greenwood township, chairman; J. G. Stevens, Richmond; John E. VanderVeen, Hebron; T. W. Sterne. Nunda; Ernest A. Bohn, Dorr; Math N. Schmitt, McHenry and Carl E. Wittmus, Dunham. Howard H. Nehlig, superintendent, and Leola J. Nehlig, matron, will be assisted by the Gray Ladies of the Anglican Red Cross in hosting thW^jvent for the public. McHENRY TOWNSHIP IS SECOND HIGH IN TAX PROTESTS A total of $328,694.11 was paid under protest in 1958 taxes, it has been disclosed by County Treasurer Harry Herendeen. This is believed to be the largest amount i ever to be protested in a year by individual taxpayers. The greatest number of protests were from Algonquin township, where 1,118 led the seventeen townships in the amount protested, $157,246.17. Of the 2,356 protesting taxpayers, there were 579 in McHenry township, the amount totalling $47,908.68. Nu n d a township was third with 224 protesting $30,908.68. The protested taxes have been placed in escrow, awaiting action in the McHenry county court, where protests will be heard. The total bill to be collected from 1958 taxes is $9,456,666.- 68, a record high. The deadline for final payment of real estate taxes was Sept. 1. FIRST INDIVIDUAL CHECK RECEIVED FOR POOL PROJECT Monday morning of this week William Pries, Jr.. received a letter from Chicago, containing a check for five dollars as a contribution to the swimming pool project This wets the first individual contribution received. The donor was a grandmother of four youngsters in the McHenry area who said she was happy to give the money for such a worthwhile project, feeling that a pool would be enioved so greatly by all local children. (Continued on page 8) Clarence Conway. 53, of Janesville, Wis., died unexpectedly Wednesday. Sept. 23, in Janesville hospital. A former ! local resident, he was a broth- : Pr of Robert Conway of Mci Henry.