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THE MCHENRY PIAINDEALER "Surviig Tfe® Cfeain-O-Laket Regloa Since 1175" Volume 87 -- No. 22 -- 3 Sections HcHENRY ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. OCTOBER. 5. 1961 Will1 and Next Sunday; October 8, marks the second anniversary of an unfortunate experience the folks in Edgebrook Heights would rather forget. It was just two years ago, just before 5^clock ih the afternoon, that a twister approached without warning from the southwest and played havoc with the attractive subdivision. Trees were uprooted, and roofs of houses and garages were lifted with ease, floating by the windows of neighboring homes as terrified residents hurried to take what cover tlwy could find. fortunately, there was no serious injury, but the property damage was so severe that months were required before some of the homes could be restored to normal, and occupants could return. Often as we drive through the subdivision, we recall this fateful day in 1959 when one small community was bound tAether in a way that only such trrgic occurence can accomplish. It may really be June\ in January this year at the Clifford Olson home on the Crystal Lake blacktop. On Monday, Mrs. Olson was strolling through their small orchard when she found one of h|| Golden Delicious apple trees coming to life as others were turning brown with the approach of winter. Not only were the leaves shiny and green, but beautiful blossoms were opening on the tree. Last week we did some timely reminiscing about homecomings of old, and alumi^ who read it have since that tmie expressed their own feelings about the annual event. Hie changes which have come about through the years have been gradual, and it probably hasn't occurred to very many folks that the name "homecoming" is not entirely an appropriate one any more. Gradually, the growing student body has filled the gymnasium [V the dance following the game, and what was at one time an enthusiastic invitation for graduates to attend the festivities has become merely a formality, if it is issued at all. As the name implies, homecoming originated not only in McHenry, but in every school where it is held, for the expurpose of giving alumni an opportunity to return to their alma mater, watch the football stars of the day and reminisce on the changes which have taken place as they visit with former classmates. Don Howard called us this week to say he and several others he talked to think it's about time the old grads 'Fame back into the picture." They don't suggest doing it by spoiling the young folks' fun. but by having a little entertainment of their own. Since the change this year is extension of homecoming into Saturday night, when the dance will be held, our caller suggested that perhaps alumni might plan on a weekend McHenry, attending the game on Friday night and also a dance -- or possibly a dinner- dance--at some place other than the gym on Saturday. It is doubtful if anything could bp arranged in this line for 1961, but certainly this is the time, when enthusiasm is running high, to consider the possibility of bringing the ^|imnl hack into homecoming another year. If enough folks are interested, and a few will take the lead, such an eveikt might be planned for next fall. Probably few of us realize the untold amount of good accomplished by a number of our local organizations which are organized for service to Wbir fellowman. We don't pretend to know the many and varied ways they have helped to make life more pleafeant for others, but we obtained a little better idea this past week when we had an opportunity to read several letters of thanks sent to the local Candidates For Royalty Hendricks Photo These handsome young men and lovely ladies are the twelve candidates for king and queen of 1961 homecoming at M.C.H.S. They were selected as candidates by a vote of the senior class, and the ruling pair will now be chosen by the student body. Front row. left to right: Nancy Cusack, Kathy Monahan, Pam Monroe, Janet Eckstein, Virginia Peterson and Gail Bonder. Back row, Harry May, Bob Beckenbaugh, Paul Morenz, Victor Nowicki, Charles Miller and Bill Anderson. Two-Day Homecoming Proceeds May Bring Foreign Student Here KIWANIS INVITES PUBLIC TO HEAR SPEAKER OCT. 9 . The McHenry Kiwanis club is inviting the public to a regular club meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, at noon at the Legion home. Those who wish to attend, in addition to club members' are asked to contact Clint Claypool or Virgil Pollock in advance. Guest speaker will be Jim Wetzel, a practicing lawyer in Chicago who is well Known throughout the mid-west as a lecturer. He has made a special study of his subject, "Federalism --Are the States Outmoded?" and is well qualified to speak on this topic which outlines the increasing power of the federal government. Give Verdict In Nova Death A coroner's Jury which convened at the George R. Justen & Son funeral home Tuesday morning of this week agreed that the death of Lawrence Nova was caused by a gunshot wound which pierced the heart, and further, that death was homicidal. The 17-year-old Chicago lad lost his life when he and four companions were engaging in a dangerous game of "war" in which they were s h o o t i n g t o w a r d e a c h o t h e r from behind small inclines in an abandoned gravel pit near Burton's Bridge on Sunday, Sept. 24. Results of a ballistics test in Springfield were not released by State's Attorney Richard Cross on Wednesday. It was impossible to determine without this information who fired the rifle which killed Nova. All owned their own .22 caliber rifles, and because the ammunition was the same, the test became necessary. Two of the four friends. Joseph Springer. 17, and Thomas J. Murray, 18. both of Chicago. are scheduled to appear within ten days for a preliminary hearing before a justice of the peace. The other two, Conrad Kuby and Kenneth Phillips, both 16. were held to the juvenile authorities. Kuby and Nova were on one "side" their friends on the other as the "war" progressed, leading up to the fatal shooting. FOREIGN JEWELRY DISPLAY. LECTURE AT CLUB MEETING The McHenry Woman's club will open a season of interesting programs with an outstanding presentation on Friday, Oct. 13, at 1 o'clock at the Community Methodist church social hall. "Adventures in Colle c t i n g Foreign Jewelry" will be given by Mrs. Mildred Othmer Peterson of Stoney Island, 111., a world traveller, lecturer, writer, librarian and civic leader. She attended the University of Nebraska, Iowa, Northwestern and Chicago universities and was awarded a scholarship ' in the Latin American Homecoming is a time of getting together and sharing memories of the past. Many alumni return home to share in the festivities and this year the Student Council has put forth their greatest effort to make 1961 a year to remember. Due to the growth of the community and other problems that come wtth growth, for some years the Council has discussed the idea of having homecoming a two-day affair. •Alter much discussion, followed by many hours of preparation, McHenry will observe homecoming Qct. 13 and Oct. 14. Parade Opens Festivities The festivities will open with the parade on Friday, Oct. 13, at 2:30 p.m. Some outstanding floats are in the making and this parade should prove to be a work of art and will follow the theme of homecoming, "Fairy Tale Fantasy". Friday night is the night of the big game, pitting our Warriors against the Woodstock Blue Streaks and from all pre-game forecasts, this promises to be a very exciting game. Between the junior varsity game which starts at 6:15, and the varsity game which starts at 8 p.m. the spectators will have the privilege of viewing the winning floats which will precede the candidates for king (Continued on Page 8) ENTHUSIASTIC atom ATTBIDS DEFENSE MEET Subdivisions Represented At First Gathering Civil Defense Director John Shay and Mayor Donald P. Doherty have expressed satisfaction over the fine spirit and enthusiasm of more than* 100 persons who attended the first public meeting on the subject of civil defense, held Thursday evening at the V.F.W. clubhouse. Most of the nearby subdivisions were well represented among those who attended the meeting. Among speakers of the evening were Mr. Doherty, who told of the urgent need of the expanded civil defense program, and Mr. Shay, who gave a resume of the program he hopes to follow, along with a date of next June 1 when he hopes this goal will be accomplished. It is believed that by next summer, an active program will be in effect, with trained personnel who have been instructed in the various duties necessary to make the civil defense program effective throughout the area. Introductions were made by James McAndrews, director of public information. Plan Drills i A number of drills J are planned for the future, some to be announced in advance and others to be held without warning, all for the purpose of acquainting the public with the necessity for knowing the proper procedure to assure protection in case of emergency or attack. A lively and most informative question and answer period followed the regular meeting, at which Dr. Louis Marchi and Robert Walter took a lead in explaining the more technical phases of civil defense as they pertain to chemistry. The four assistant directors, Glenn Peterson, Ray Guzzardo, Jerome Kalk and George Rodenkirch, each outlined his particular duties. A film on the actual construction of a fall-out shelter, showing some of the little known needs in storage items, was of particular interest to the large crowd. It was announced that a first aid program is now in progress in McHenry, to which every person is invited. More information may be obtained by contacting Mr. Shay. Soldier Makes AWOL A Habit -A 18 Pages -- 10c Per Cop^ Brian Powers, young Wonder Lake man who was apprehended in the city on Sept. 19 for being A.W.O.L. from the Army at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., was found back in his home community early Sunday morning, in the same situation. The youth was, picked up two weeks ago in the Paper Package Co., on Green street, where he had been employed. He was turned over to military police at Fort Sheridan, who arranged for his return to the Missouri famp. About 3 o'clock Sunday morning of this week, night police saw a car driving without lights on the Crystal Lake blacktop, and when the vehicle was stopped, officers learned that Powers was one of the p a s s e n g e r s . He w a s a g a i n turned over to Fort Sheridan military police. Two 'teen-age girls in the car were taken home by their parents, who told police they thought they were baby sitting in Antioch. C OF C SUPPORT OF CLEAN STREAMS PROGRAM ASKED Dr. James MfcMahon of McHenry was a guest at the monthly meeting of the boifd of directors of the Chamber of Commerce, held Tuesday noon of this week. He described in detail the activities of the Clean Streams group, hoping to get support for the organization by the C. of C. A discussion and action on the request was delayed until the Nov. 7 meeting. Two new board members were introduced. They were Edward Buss and Donald Howard, who replace Ed. Rooke and Carl Reymann, whose decision to resign from their positions was for reasons of health. ff©Cit5© Of Blame landfcappei UNG MAN IS UNTY'S 2! TRAFFIC Others Hurt In Area Accidents Over Weekend (Continued on Page 8) (Continued on Pace 8) Suffocation was blamed as the cause of death of Thomas J. McNulty, 59, of 1409 Nokomis Trail, Pistaqua Heights, who died Thursday evening, Sept. 28, in a blaze of undetermined origin which started in his home. An autopsy was held Friday at the George R. Justen & Son funeral home in McHenry. McNulty was pronouficed dead upon arrival at McHenry hospital, where he was rushed after being found by neighbors. A handicapped, summer resident of this area, he had been visiting at his summer home here, which he was getting ready to sell on Saturday. He and his wife, Florence, who was not here at the time of the fire, resided at 4601 Beacon street, Chicago. McNulty had been visited by a neighbor, Vern Gunsullius, about 10 ' o'clock. About an hour later, when a group of ladies left the nearby home of Mrs. Robert Behrens after attending a shower, they noticed the blaze and hurried to the house. Summoning the Fox Lake fire department and others in the neighborhood to help, it was necessary to break locked doors to gain entrance. Mc- Nulty's body was found on McHENRY MAN RECOVERED FROM TAVERN SLUGGING William Kreutzer walked into the Piaindealer office last Thursday, apparently fully recovered from a slugging which occurred as he was distributing beer at Lakeside Inn at Lakemoor, operated by Frank Holt. The McHenry man suffered a severe bump on the head when a customer in the tavern struck him with the butt end of a revolver as Kreutzer was about to leave the tavern for his truck to complete the delivery. j The tavern owner had just left, and Kreutzer promised to stay until his return. The customer, who Kreutzer said he would be unable to identify if he saw him again, demanded bills from the register, and also took a $100 bill from Kreutzer's pocket, as well as three checks. The loss was estimated at more than $280. (Continued on Page 8) HOME BURGLARIZED The Herman Burmeisier residence in Jacoby subdivision, southeast of McHenry was reported burglarized sometime last week. The home was ransacked and about $12 in cash and some clothing were missing. A young Carpentersville man became the county's most recent traffic victim when he died In the crash of two vehicles in a head-on collision on Rt. 62, a mile east of Algonquin early Saturday, Sept. 30. The dead man was Walter Heitkamp. 29. The injured were Gary Posmer, 19, of Carpentersville, a passenger in the Heitkamp car, and George Schlecht, 33, of Wheaton, driver of the other car. Both were taken to Sherman hospital, where Schlecht was found to have suffered a broken collarbone and Posmer lacerations of the face and possible internal injuries. Heitkamp was thrown from the wrecked car. He was driving east when the vehicle is reported to have gone out of control and went into a ditch, then travelled across the highway to hit the Schlecht auto ! broadside. j Other Accidents j As Alice Bresnahan of Holiday Hills was passing a grader j on Rt. 176 at Griswold Lake ! road about 2 o'clock Monday : afternoon, her car struck a highway worker who was accompanying the grader. The latter vehicle was driven by Larry W. Parrish of | Ridgefield, and the passenger, ! who suffered an injury to his J foot, was Benjamin Riechert of I Woodstock. State police investigated the accident. Three persons were taken to McHenry hospital about 7:30 Sunday evening for treatment of injuries sustained in a two-car accident which occurred on the Johnsburg blacktop. Richard Button of Oakland subdivision, south of Johnsburg, was driving south when his car collided with another vehicle driven by La Fayette Ahert of Johnsburg, who was north-bound. None suffered more serious injury than lacerations. McHENRY MAN AWAITS RETURN OF MONEY, RING Fred Wahl of (McHenry, owner of Wahl Jewelers on Elm street, was waiting Wednesday of this week for a certified copy of release in the hands of Sheriff Melvin Griebel, which would authorize him to turn over to the local man $465 obtained from William Welter, who has been charged with a part in the local jewelry store burglary last January. ^ Last Friday, in CtPimt court, Judge William M. Carroll issued an order directing that the money, said by Welter to have been all that was left of his share of the loot, be returned to Wahl^-Qn Tuesday afternoon, when AVahl had heard only rumors of the action, he called the sheriff's office and learned that the money would be forthcoming when the certified copy of release was received by Griebel. Although there was no mention of a ring, Wahl said he had previously been notified that one of the many rings taken was found near the Welter home at Wonder Lake where the young man went into hiding on eluding police following the burglary. The ring and $465 may be all that is ever recovered out of more than $20,000 in merchandise stolen from the store. The money to be returned was impounded after Welter's arrest. Welter has been held in custody in Wisconsin since late August, charged with a part in the fatal shooting of a deputy sheriff and the wounding of a police officer as he and two friends were being questioned. JAMES DOHERTY. BUSINESSMAN FOR MANY YEARS, DIES Hold Zoning Hearing Upon Completion Of City's Proposed Plan Hospital Group To Open Season Bernice Clifton and her seeing eye dog will be the entertainment Tuesday, Oct. 10, when members of the woman's auxiliary to McHenry hospital hold their annual fall luncheon and open meeting. The affair will be held at the V.F.W clubtip SftiS James E. Doherty, 75, a lifelong resident of McHenry and a businessman for many years, died Saturday, Sept. 30, in Hines Veterans' hospital, where he had been confined for two months. Until poor health forced his retirement, he had operated his own electrical contracting business in this community. He was born Sept. 9, 1886, in McHenry. During World War I, he served overseas. Survivors include the widow, Florence Conway Doherty; one son, James C. of McHenry; one brother, William, and a sister, Mrs. Mabel Powers, both of McHenry. A sister, Mrs. Thomas Bolger, and a brother, Thomas, preceded him in death. The body rested at the George R. Justen & Son funeral home until Wednesday morning at 9:30, when a funeral Mass was sung, followed by burial in the church cemetery. BERNICE CLiFfON house on East Route 120, with luncheon served at 12:30. The fall luncheon is held annually as a fellowship for auxiliary members and to introduce those desiring membership in the auxiliary to its purpose and ambitions. Dues entitle the member to take an active part in the work of the organization and to do volunteer work in the hospital. Those wishing luncheon reservations may call Mrs. F. V. Jones, chairman; Mrs. Henry Tonyan, president; or McHenry hospital. Child Drowns Monday In River Near Cary A three-year-old child, Michael Angelo, became the county's fourth drowning victim of the year early Monday evening, Oct. 2, when he drowned in the Fox river near Cary. The boy was found just off the pier by a neighbor, Paul Dority, at 8:40 p.m. in water fi^m 6 to 8 feet in depth. He was last seen about 6 o'clock in the evening. The accident occurred near the Cary Country club, where the child's father, Michael, is employed as manager during the summer.. » New zoning regulations for the city of McHenry have been in the making for some time and now appear to be nearing the completion stage. The Council will meet with the special zoning commission members this i Thursday) evening to review the proposed plan. Out of the. special meeting will come notification information and notice of a hearing date for the general public. At this hearing, persons interested in the' zoning of property may voice approval or objections to the proposed plan set forth. Attorney Frank Higgins addressed the Council Monday night in behalf of a delegation from Lakeland Park which is attempting to establish sound facts before any action is taken toward annexation to the city of McHenry. Approves Annexation The Council expressed general approval of the annexai tion, but will expand on a preliminary survey covering conditions of roads, inspection of the waterworks system now serving the area and the future problems covering construction of sanitary sewer facilities. A special meeting will be held Oct. 23, at which time it is hoped that more specific information will be available It was generally agreed by all concerned that a complete brochure of information must be presented to both the residents of McHenry and Lakeland Park before any annexation action can be instituted. Chief of Police Joseph Grobel submitted a written report from Sergeant Richard Clark covering his three-week training period in Chicago, covering different phases of police work. Action will be taken this month to plant new trees as replacements for those removed because of Dutch Elm disease. Planting of shrubs and trees at the new water plant and other city owned property is also planned to beautify those areas. FliS IN RESULT M E IN MMAiES DISTRICT ;f YEAR (Continued on Pape 8) Fires in the area located within the McHenry Township Fire Protection district resulted in damage amounting to $59,290, according to information i^sygd prior to the start of National Fire Prevention Week, which runs from Oct. 8 to 14. This ampunt was expended in the past twelve months to fight 112 fires locally. During this tipje there were fifty-seven grass fires; eleven fires in business places with damage estimated at $8,500; twenty-one in homes at $45,- 885; one barn at $2,250; eleven in cars and trucks at $2,305; and eleven miscellaneous calls which resulted in $350 damages. McHenry has long been proud of her fire department -- manned by twenty volunteers in Company I (McHenry); twelve in Company 2 (Johnsburg^ station),; and twelve in Company 3 (Lakemoor station). Residents of the township also have faith in the fire fighting equipment in use in the three stations. Company I has a 750-gallon per minute pumper, two 500-. gallon per minute pumpers, one 1,000-gallon tanker with^ 500 gallon per minute pump and one panel truck. Company 2 and 3, each have 500-gallon per minute pumper carrying 1,000 gallons of water. Company Members Edward Justen is fire chief and Ted Miller and Tom Diedrich are the assistants. Company I has Henry Buch as^ captain; Bruce Klontz as lieutenant; and members, Al. Phannenstill, Marty Conway, Ed. Thennes, Jerome Buch, Hilary Rodenkirch, George Rodenki/ ch. Harry Conway, James Althoff, Mike Bykowski, Glen Peterson, Larry Brusso, John Shay, Jack Powers, Bob Hanson, Gary Gough, George Biggs, Harry Mueller and Tom Thennes. Company 2 is composed of Otto Adams, captain; Harry Freund, lieutenant; Albert Adams/ Joel Adams, G, Hetterman. Fred Huemann, Norbert Smith, Harry Smith, Joe Hiller, Lloyd Freund, William Hagg and James C. Bush. Company 3 has John Sulok as captain; Harry Strnad, lieutenant: Ray v. Blades, John Foute, Jr., Bill Gibson, Ivan Gustafson, Anton Hirsch, John Hose, Arden Heald, Ed. O'- Rourke, Robert Tobias and Charles Abel. Stvle Young Bill Charles, who resides on McCullom Lake road, is shown with the two huge mushrooms found last week with the help of his cousin. Jay Stoffel. The discovery vv a s made while the lads were playing on property owned by their grandfather, Paul Stoffel, located on the same road. The mushrooms, almost equal in size, were about 36 inches in circumference and each weighed 3 4 pounds immediately after being picked. It seems like Texas may be moving northward, if the size of these puff balls is any indication? ARROW KILLS HOG County authorities are still looking for the person who shot a 250-pound hog with a bow and arrow on the Arthur Harrison farm in Bull Valley last Saturday evening. Mr. Harris attended the Farm Bureau annual meeting in Woodstock that night, and discovered the dead animal the next morning on property across the road from the home. It was a Chester White gilt.