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mm^s1. UU* JL:._/__i "..• ..ii. _.;>_!i-£'- ;• :;j'^:."A.jl_:.v...rx '•fri* -,- j*; - •v- ' Y i * MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAkES flGfON SINCE 1875" .iWK^' Volum* 89 -- No. 39 -- 4 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6. 1964 MdlENRY DOLLAR DAYS FEBRUARY 7 In talking to one of our supervisors recently, we gather that there is some speculation on just how effective the new county health ordinance may be. Certainly the general idea, which went into effect last Summer on a favorable vote of the board, is to be commended for its attempt to enforce high standards in restaurants outside municipalities in the county. What some of the supervisors seem .to»o question is whether or not the ordinance will prove to have the necessary "teeth" for effectiveness in view of the fact that it must be administered by members, who lilso have many other duties. Following Initial inspection, any further examination of premises Is on a complaint Ms, A check with the city reveals that here, too, inspection 16 only on complaints. However, the small area involved and more frequent use of restaurants by townspeople indicate that a closer watch might be kept in urban areas. Proof of this lies in a recent inspection by members of the board of health of one business place, with a close follow-up to be certain violations were corrected. There was evidence at last Thursday noon's ground breaking for Illinois Cojl Spring that there is mutual satisfaction, on the part of the firm and Mc- Henry's civic leaders concerning the location of this new industry in our midst. Flanking among the most important programs of the city, through its officials and the Chamber of Commerce is that of attracting new and desirable industry to McHenry. The location of Illinois Coil Spring marks- the initial step in a program which Will no doubt be a continuing thing in the years ahead. Parents in this area will have an opportunity to learn more about a subject which is being mcl with growing concern-- the appearance of more and more indecent literature. Next Sunday evening the founding president of the National Office of Decent Literature, a nation-wide, non-sectarian organization, will appear at an open meeting of the Johnsburg Community club to speak on this topic. Everyone is invited to attend what should) prove an enlightening talk -4 one that emphasizes the seriousness of a real problem and gives advice on how we, as citizens, can attack it. Break Ground Fat Plant fr/i 'J,* < . ; Rudi J. "Photo City officials and civic leaders joined with executives of Illinois Coil Spring Co., last Thursday noon at an impressive ground breaking ceremony on the site of the new industrial plant north of lit. 120, on land near Zion Lutheran church recently zoned for this purpose by the city. Standing in center, holding gold-plated shovels, are Robert Sales, representing the architectural firm in charge of plans for the structure; Albert Bitzer, president of Illinois Coil Spring; Mayor Donald P. Doherty; Henry Tonyan, contractor; and Clint Clay pool, president of the Chamber of Commerce. Appointments Made To Important Chamber Of Commerce Committees List School Filing Dates Announcement was made-this week of the dates during which filing for positions on local school boards may be made. The opening day in these districts is Feb. 26 and the closto ing date, March 21. Even this early, present members of both District 156 (high school) and District 15 (consolidated grade school) have announced their intention to seek office again. Members of District 156 whose terms expire are Carl Neiss, Donald Howard and George Freund, Jr. In District 15, -Henry Nell, Jr., Thomas Lawson and Dr. Peter Griesback will seek re-election. It is necessary to comply with the law that at least two on cach seven-member board reside outside the city limits. PRESENT CONCERT The McHenry Community high school band will present its second annual mid-winter band concert on Thursday evening, Feb. 6, at 8 o'clock in the high school gym- (Continued on Paw 8) Support Drive. the Heart Fund Hospital Association Leans Mew Addition ans Near Completion More than 100 members of the- McHenry Hospital association and their guests met last Saturday evening at the McHenry Country club for the seventh annual meeting of the group. The gathering was called to order by George P. Freund, president of the board of directors, after which two retiring members were re-elected for a term of three years, Harry E. Eckland and Dr. Lee Gladstone, both of McHenry. In his talk to members, Mr. Freund said that the board had been spurred in their endeavors this past year by two words, pressure and progress. He said the pressure continued to mount from hospital patients to provide more beds as soon as possible, while progress concerned the board's thinking in evaluating the most modern concepts of patient care that should be included in building a new, large addition to the hospital to provide a high level of patient care at the lowest possible cost. In giving his annual state- 50 DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEEMEN ENDORSE SLATE President Clint Claypool of the Chamber of Commerce named members to important committees at the noon luncheorl meeting of that organization's board of directors Tuesday noon. Appointed to the industrial development committee were E. J. Gausden, Frank Low and James Althoff, while Bill Nye, Charles Smith, Donald Howard, Jerome Kalk and Larry Lund will serve on the retail committee. Two of these members, Gausden and Althoff, are new to the board. During the business meeting, approval was given to financial support of Fiesta Day, for which the Parents association of the Viscounts are in charge of the planning. Until very recently, a number of local organizations backed this important summer event both from a financial and work load standpoint. When some of these groups found it impos sible to continue, the Parents association assumed the responsibility for working details, and the C. of C. voted financial support if it should be needed. Warm Welcome The board discussed communication from Albert Bitzer, president of Illinois Coil Spring, in which Mr. Bitzer expressed his appreciation for the warm reception accorded his building plans locally. Payment of membership dues was asked, and board members were given lists of unpaid members and will soon make contacts. A new membership drive will be conducted in connection with the campaign for dues. Some discussion took place activity of the retail merchants committee. on encouragement of greater The board also talked of the recent industrial profiles carried in the Plaindealer, and decided that these should be continued. About forty persons, including city officials, civic leaders and members of Illinois, Coil Spring Co., gathered at the McHenry Country Club for luncheon last Thursday noon following an impressive ground breaking ceremony for the company's new plant. Clint Claypool, president of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, acted as master of ceremonies for the short program following lunch, during which he especially thanked Bob Lippold of the Public Service company for making the first contact with the new McHenry firm. Extends Welcome Mr. Claypool also introduced Mayor Donald P. Doherty, who extended a warm welcome to Illinois Coil Spring on behalf of the city. Mr. Doherty recalled the great aifiount of time and effort expended by numerous people to encourage industrial growth locally, and cited the new firm as a fine example of the type of industry McHenry is seeking. , On behalf of his company, President Albert Bitzer spoke in appreciation for the fine reception given to his firm. He expressed satisfaction over the community into which they were moving and gratefulness for the cooperation of so many people. Mr. Bitzer added that all local help would be employed with the exception of one or two in a supervisory capacity. 0UTSTANMH6 SALES OFFBTED BY BUSINESSMEN Items For Entire Family Offered In Thirty Stores Thirty McHenry merchants are busy this week making last minute plans for one of the biggest Dollar Days ever held this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7 and 8. Participating business places include Roth Shoes, McHenry State Bank, Ernie's Sport Center, Genevieve's, Gies Shoes, The Fashion Shoppe, Bolger's Drug Store, Marie's Specialty Shop, Community Auto Supply, Gem 1-Hour Cleaners, Europa Motors, Ace Hardware, McHenry County Well & Pump, Rainbow Cleaners, Hornsby's, ljten Franklin, Vycital's Hard- Ware, The Todrller Shop, Chain- O-Lakes Travel Service, Riverside Retail Outlet, Agatha Gifts & Candies, Carey Appliance, Inc., Alice's Ladies Wear, White's Men's Shop, Brookside Shirt Laundry, Gladstone's Dept. Store, The Casual Shoppe, McGee's Store For Men, Stilling's Town & Country and Rudi J. Photographer. Sale Supplements To begin to list even a small portion of the outstanding items offered would be impossible. A quick perusal of* the sale supplement gives one some idea of the variety of articles for the entire family. With the beautiful weather of early 1964, it is understandable that merchants are anxious to clear their shelves to make room for new spring merchandises^ Many of the items are seasonal, while many more are for yj&ar 'round use. The croWds that visit local stores each Dollar Day give evidence of the fine values offered. The wise shopper will want to take advantage of them by shopping "early and often" this Friday and Saturday. A1 total of 12,500 Dollar Day supplements are reaching McHenry area homes this week in advance of the sale dates. BULLETIN ^ Businessman Dies Word was received in McHenry late Wednesday morning of the death that day of Richard Ruck, a jpartner with his brother, Henry Ruck, in Ruck's Hardware on Main street. He resided in Antioch. ,Mr. Ruck, who was on a vacation trip in New York state, suffered injuries in an auto accident within the past two days, and it is believed they may have caused his death. No other details were available Wednesday afternoon. Clark Station Fails At Midnight Tuesday McHenry County Central Democratic committeemen endorsed a slate of county candidates last week at the regular monthly meeting of the county-wide group of Democratic precinct committee members. Following are the county candidates endorsed by the fifty Committeemen in their regular meeting. Harry Bastear.- vJiJOx River Grove, circuit clerk; Theresa Schultz, Mc- Cullom Lake, recorder of deeds; Richard D. Zukowski, Crystal Lake, state's attorney; Margaret Evans, Wonder Lake, county auditor;^ Harold L. Evans, Wonder Lake, county coroner; and William McConnell. Crystal Lake, representative committeeman. Also endorsed were William Bolger, McHenry, as delegate and Jerry Rogers, Crystal Lake, as alternate to the na- STATE TREASURER WILL SPEAK m CITY ON FRIDAY William J. Scott, state treasurer and Republican candidate for governor, will speak in Mc- FIVE FROM 32ND DISTRICT FILE FOR DELEGATES This past week the office of Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentier announced the names of four persons from this area among many who filed nominating petitions for delegate to the state representative nominating convention early in June. Filing from the 32nd district which includes McHenry county, were A. B. McConnell of Woodstock and Paul F. Jones of Rochelle, both Republicans and Thomas J. Hanahan, Jr. Henry on Friday, Feb. 7, at j of McHenry, Donald Pulliam 8 o'clock in the Junior high of Poplar Grove and William school auditorium,} 13711 W.jA. Giblin of Marengo, Demo- Kane avenue. Th^'McHenry I crats. County Republican Central j committee is sponsoring his A break-in occurred at Cliff's PAMELA LEIGHT TAKES HONOR AS TOP "HOMEMAKER' CITY CHURCHES PLAN SPECIAL :NTEN RITES Penitential Season Will Open With Ash Wednesday Services McHenry churches are making preparations for special services to be held throughout the lenten season, which begins with Ash Wednesday, Feb. 12. St. Paul's Episcopal On Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 11, there will be a Mass at 9:30 a.m., followed by confessions from 4 to 4:30 and 7 to 7:30 at St. Paul's Episcopal church. On Ash Wednesday, there will be Mass and imposition of ashes at 9:30, followed by confessions the same hours as the previous day. There will be Stations of the Cross and imposition of ashes at 8 o'clock on Ash Wednesday evening, and Stations at the same hour the remaining Wednesdays of Lent. St. Patrick's Catholic Ashes will be blessed and distributed at 6:45 a.m. on Ash Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic church, as well as after the 7 and 8 o'clock Masses and Wednesday evening rite. Throughout the lenten season, there will be a series of sermons on Wednesday evenings at 7:30, along with the recitation of the rosary and Benediction. The Friday service will include Stations of the Cross at 1:55 p.m. for the children and at 7:30 in the evening for the congregation, followed by Benediction. St. Mary's Catholic On Ash Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic church, ashes will be blessed before the 8 Pamela Leight, daughter of^ Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Leight of 907 Allen avenue, a senior in the McHenry high school, has been named "homemaker (Continued on Page 8) PAMELA LEIGHT of tomorrow." She won the coveted honor by achieving the highest score in a written knowledge and attitude examination given Dec. 3. Pam was born Oct. 21, 1946, and moved to McHenry as a small child. She has a sister, Renee, who is a freshman in the local high school. The young senior, who works for a catering service, is now enrolled in the MCHS homemaking class of family living, which, is taught to senior girls. Pam will receive a pin to signify her achievement, and her test paper will be entered in competition for state honors. The state "homemaker of tomorrow" will be awarded a $1,500 college scholarship and will be named a national finalist. The second ranking girl will win a $500 scholarship. SPAGHETTI SUPPER St. Paul's Episcopal church will sponsor its annual spaghetti supper, open to the public, to be served oh Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the Legion home from 5 to 8 p.m. An armed robbery at the Clark service station at 3811 W. Elm street, McHenry, was thwarted about midnight Tuesday, but the thief apparently had better luck later when he held up the Big Foot Inn, near the Wisconsin state line, in the western part of the county. After the local incident, Harry Peters of 4907 Prairie ' avenue, McHenry, tctd local police officers that he was alone at the Clark station when a motorist drove in and asked for gas. The driver went into the station, took two packages of cigarettes, and waited for . the attendant. When Peters approached the door, he was greeted by a 4- inch . .22 calibre revolver. At that very moment, a second car drove into the station, and the robber evidently became fright- • ened and ordered Peters into a back room with instructions not to call for help. He then stepped into his white-topped, blue 2-door Buick and sped west on Rt. 120. Call Authorities Both Sergeants Richard- Clark and John Weichmann. were called to the station by Peters, and they notified coun-- ty authorities. An hour later, a man answering the same description entered, the Big Foot Inn, where the • bartender, Eugene Krass of; Delavan, Wis., was the only one present. On orders to give him ; all of the money in the place, Krass said he had just locked^ up the evening's receipts and T could not open the safe. i The intruder then ordered^ Krass to give him all the money on his person, which"; amounted to $41, after which he left without tying up- the bartender. ACCIDENT VICTIM IMPROVES Mike Niesen, who was critically injured in an auto ac-. cident Jan. 25, was reported to be somewhat improved in Du- Page County Memorial Hospital, Elmhurst, on Tuesday of this week. The young man, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Niesen of Riverside Drive, McHenry, underwent eye surgery on Monday. After many days of unconsciousness, he is now able to visit for short periods. appearance, which is open to the public. Precinct captains, committeemen and committee woman are especially invited to attend. Sinclair Station., Spring Grove, early last Saturday morning and the burglar stole $42.55. The sheriff's off^e is investigating. SMOKE DAMAGE IS HEPORTED AT JOHNSBURG HOME (Continued on Page 8) (Continued on Page 8) One house fire and several others of less serious nature kept firemen on the move this past , week. Aoout 5:30 last Sunday morning, members of Company 2 at Johnjsburg were summoned to the Hickley apartment house on the corner of Spring Grove road, where a kitchen fire caused considerable smoke damage. Robert * Johnson, residing in a first floor apartment, had put some breakfast on the stove and then fell asleep. Neighbors in the second floor apartment smelled smoke and investigated, after which the alarm was turned in. Johnsburg firemen also answered five grass fire calls during the week, two at Pistakee VISCOUNTS TO SPONSOR ANNUAL CVLOR ILLL MTiST M I6H SCHOOL SYM SUNDmi, FEB. U AWARDED DAMAGES On Sunday, Feb. 16, the Mc- Henry Viscounts will sponsor their fourth annual "On Guard"' Color Guard contest at the Mchigh school gym at Mrs. Emmanuel Macaluso of Highland Shores, Wonder Lake, has been awarded $11,000 by! Henry a jury in a $20,000 damage! 1 p.m. suit against Ladd Enterprises,! The- contest will feature in Inc.. and Highland Shores Wa-j "A" class competition the folter Co. The suit resulted from iowins guards: Corsairs, Des a fall at her home which she! Plaines; Donnetts, Chicago; claimed resulted from water; Mariners. So. Milwaukee: Norin a tower owned by the tie-1 wood Park Inpcrials, Chicago; fendants, located on adjoining! Phantemottes, Rockford; Cavproperty, overflowing into hcrj *ijcrSf Park Ridge; Sky-Ryders, yard and forming ice. j Hutchinson. Kansas, and Vik- | ings, Benscnville. In "B" class competition will be the Rangers, Evergreen Park; Highland Lassies), Louisville, Ky.; Vignettes, Rockford; Scarlet Knights, Gurnee; Priva- Htt-.1l1ls ^ Memub ers ofr Company tI teers. So. Milwaukee; and the vlkettes M,Henrv. in McHenry answered a «m- , eNhiWlion wi , be ,he Mcllar call to Aqua Lane Estates, H Visenunts Color Guard. nnrl nnn Tr* T 'ibnlnnH Dorb i .. . Remember to shop in McHenry Dollar Days. one at Rolling Acres, Pistakee Bay, and another at Pistakee and one to Lakeland Park. All of the conflagrations, according to Fire Chief Ed. Vikettes, "B" guard, and the Sons of the Ameiican Legion. , , , , Highland Cadets from Louis- Justen, were caused by sparks: v-] j from rubbish cans catching «_-- Highlands* one at Sunnyside, I weeds in vacant lots. ' (Continued on Page 8) PMA Manager In Iisiring Iff lis Success 0( Superpou! le Equal To Past Pictured at the morning business session of the annual District 6 meeting of the Pure Milk association at the V.F.W. clubhouse in McHenry last Saturday were A. L. McWilliams of Chicago, general manager of PMA; Kenneth Denman of Rt. 2, Lake Villa, secretary and treasurer; Ferdinand Dahle of Rt. 1, Walworth, resolutions committeeman; Ralph L. Nichols of Rt. 2, Hebron, president of District 6; Avery A. Vose of Rt. 2, Antioch. district director and president of PMA; Arthur Hoppe of McHenry, redisricting committeeman; and Charles Weingart of McHenry, past vice-president. HURT IN ACCIDENT • Joseph W. Wright. . son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Wrigh* of Thelen drive, Pistakee Highlands, suffered a fractured ankle last Thursday when a table fell on his leg while he was helping put up taUes in the Johnsburg public school cafeteria. He was treated at McHenry hospital. VETERANS MEET The McHenry barracks of the Veterans of World , War I will meet Thursday evening, Feb. 6, at 8 o'clock at the Legion home. CAREY APPLIANCE WILL HOLD GRAND OPENING FEB. 7-8 Don Weingart and George Erber, new owners of Carey Appliance at 1241 N. Green street since last fall, have announced grand opening on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7 and 8. A number of special demonstrations have been planned throughout the two days for those who call. There will be free balloons for children and gifts for both men and women who attend the grand opening. A. L. McWilliams, general manager of Pure Milk association and chief negotiator fop Federated Dairy Cooperatives in superpool bargaining with. Chicago milk dealers, revealed Saturday that FDC's success* in negotiating a 1964 superpool for Chicago market producers was achieved without the help of seven Wisconsin cooperatives which recently, withdrew from Federated. McWilliams made thl» comment in an address before 325 people at the annual meeting of District 0 of Pure Milk Ak«* sociation at McHenry in wl)ict% . •*. he pointed out that the «uperj?§g (Continued on