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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 187S" -;v '$ <P'etL*i Volume 89 -- No. 50 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. APRIL 23. 1964 Last Thursday, April 16, as we enjoyed pre-summer, record-setting 84 temperatures, we wondered how many folks remembered an April 16 three years ago. Out own memory of the date is very clear, when a political meeting of mayoral candidates was called off at the high school auditorium-as blizzard conditions prevented folks from ever, crossing (own to attend. A vote on the proposed Fox VaUey Conservancy district is scheduled for May 23, just about the time the vacation season will be getting under way in McHenry. Proponents of this district are anxious to present the facts to all interested persons, and will be happy to give factual answers to those who care to write. Further information on this district is contained elsewhere in this issue, along with an address where mail may be sent. Another primary election is only history, leaving many a tired newspaper employee, to say nothing of the long suffering politicians who stumped their communities, counties and the state for months in advance. In the light of a business venture, one might well consider the primary as the first installment on an important fouryear investment. Yet, a relatively small percentage of people took advantage of their prerogative to go to the polls and decide the candidates who will represent their parties next fall. Considering government as a business, it should deserve the same careful decisions we make in the purchase of our own personal possessions. We have been shown by history that our rewards are only as great as our demands. As voters we have a duty to demand the best. Those who fail to vote most often use the excuse that it doesn't make any difference because politicians are all alike. Like any other men and women in business or profession, they are not all alike, but it makes a good alibi for those who don't care to take the trouble to find out how their views differ. But now the primary is history, and words will have no bearing on its future. What we can do, however, is to make C of C Conducts Lucky Numbers Contest In Stores This Weekend The latest of the promotional programs of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce is in progress this week and promises to add special interest for readers of this issue of the Plaindealer. Future details are explained in a full page advertisement sponsored by the C. of C. The Lucky Numbers contest to be held Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25, is designed to better acquaint McHenry area residents with local stores THIS IS YOUR LUCKY NUMBER (Continued on Page 8) and the fine variety of merchandise available in them. It also will give one very valuable article from each participating store to the person who holds the lucky number. The contest will be conducted this way. Each Plaindealer which goes into the mail in the McHenry area or is sold on the news stand this week will contain a different number clearly marked on this page. Every store taking part in the contest holds a different number which corresponds with a number on one of the newspapers. Inquire In Store Persons .interested in any of the free gifts listed in individual ads of the stores need only take his entire paper to the store and inquire if he is holder of the lucky number. If you are that person, the special gift item, which will range in price from $20 to $80, will be yours free. Businessmen have indicated a keen interest in this new type of promotion of the Chamber of Commerce and hope McHenry area residents will share their interest in becoming better acquainted. No purchase is necessary. SEEK ENTRIES IN FIESTA DAY QUEEN CONTEST May 23 Deadline For Young Girls To Enter Competition Entries for the Fiesta Day Queen contest are now available. Fiesta Day this year is on July 19, but in order for the new queen to enter the McHenry county queen contest, it is necessary for the finals in the local judging to be held on June 17. The auxiliary and the post of Fox River Post 4600, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will again sponsor the contest. Auxiliary chairwoman, is Mrs. Virginia Wiles, and her committee is composed of Doris Wetzel and Pat Borcovan. As in past years, the judging of the queen will be held at the VFW clubrooms. Prospective^dges are at this time being contacted and announcement will be made shortly as to who they will be Conduct Course Mrs. Chris Jepsen will again conduct the course in modelling, assisting the girls in poise and personality. For this reason it is necessary to set the closing date for entries on May 23. This will provide Mrs. Jepsen about four weeks with the candidates for Fiesta Day queen. Rules for the contest are similar to those of other years. A candidate must be 16 years of age and not over 21 years of age. She must reside in the McHenry high school district. The entry blank must be accompanied by a picture, plus the parents' consent to enter the contest. Completed blanks may be given to any of the committee of the VFW auxiliary, or left at the Plaindealer office or the VFW clubrooms. The 1963 Fiesta Day queen's reign will end on June 17, when she places the crown on this year's ruler. MOCK POLITICAL CONVENTION TO BE HELD MAY 1-2 McHenry county will hold the national political spotlight, at least symbolically, on May 1 and 2 when a student mock political convention is held at Marian Central high school, Woodstock, for high school students attending from all the high schools within the county. Conceived as a practical workshop in political perspective insight and experience for the student leaders of McHenry county, over 2000 students are expected to participate. Six hundred and thirty-five students will be official delegates representing the fifty states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia. It is expected that all of the major announced and "unannounced" candidates for President of the United States will be placed in nomination at the convention. Sponsored by the cooperating administrations of the various high schools in the county and with the cooperation of the County Superintendent of Education, the organization of the mock political convention will be supervised by William Boyd Andrews of McHenry, acting with faculty representatives from the participating high schools. Gary Walsh, McHenry, a senior at Marian Central and president of the Student Council at the host school, will preside at the opening sessions of the convention as temporary chairman. A multitude of distinguished political leaders of the local, state and national scene are expected to attend. Spectator tickets will be available to the public on a limited basis at the participating high schools. There is no admittance charge. Area Churches Conduct Survey Churches in the McHenry area have joined forces to participate in an "Area Religious Survey by Telephone," a type of area survey wluch has proven successful in many other areas of the country. The telephone call involves asking questions of general information about religious preference. The churches of this area feel a definite need for Information about their community in Order to plan intelligently. In an area religious survey, information about every resident is secured and tabulated. Such a survey better enables the churches. to meet the spiritual needs of the people in the community. Pastor Virgil Chappell, chairman of the McHenry area survey, states that "seven churches in this area have indicated cooperation in the telephone survey." There will be a general information meeting for persons interested in this survey and for all churches desiring to participate or become acquainted with this type of program. This meeting will be held on Thursday, April 30, at 8 p.m., at the First Baptist phurch, South Rt. 31, McHenry. Enter Lucky Number Contest. In Com Conduct CBears-up Drive ity Starting April 27 '$• ^ 1 fmmmm mm NINETY IN ST. PATRICK'S FIRST COMMUNION CLASS The second grade class at St. Patrick's Catholic grade school will receive the sacrament of first Holy Communion on Sunday, April 26, at the 8 o'clock Mass. The ninety members are in the classes of Sister Mary Philomena and Mrs. Marie Martin. Rev. Fr. Edward C. Coakley, pastor, will say the Mass and distribute Communion. BLAME SAME PERSON FOR TWO THEFTS 24 PAGES -- 10c PEH vw k, Car thieves apparently are having a busy time in McHenry and Lake counties, and authorities have concluded that at least two of them are the work of the same person. Sometime in the early hours of last Thursday morning, an auto belonging to Rosalind Grabow of 1262 N. Green street was stolen from the parking lot in back of the business district. The 1961 two-door, bronze-colored car was recovered Sunday in Lake Villa. At the same time, authorities in Lake Villa were looking for the thief responsible for taking a car belonging to Ronald C. Minne of 202 S. Valley drive, Lindenhurst, which was stolen from Lake Villa early Thursday. A call to McHenry police on Sunday informed them that an unidentified car had been parked for several days at 3805 Pearl street. The car found in McHenry was traced to Minne, and the vehicle located in Lake Villa was found to belong to Rosalind Grabow. Set Clocks Ahead Foil Daylight Saving Support the Cancer Crusade during April when volunteers come to your home or business [eorganized School Board Names Otfiw; iver Training Appros Expansion T J * llllilii ***?y-"'-"' • 'j COUNTY JUVEMILE OFFICER SPEAKS ON DELINQUENCY Bert Boerner, juvenile officer for McHenry county, will be guest speaker on juvenile delinquency at the Thursday, April 23, meeting of the Community PTA at'"Hilltop school. The executive board meeting at 7:30 will precede the general meeting at 8:15. Mr. Boerner will speak on the effect of delinquency on the community and how one can recognize some of the causes early in life. This is a program for parents of children of all ages. bdivision Plot Near Okayed Subjed App--val By City Clean-up Week will bo held in McHenry starting next Monday, April 27, and extending through Saturday, May 2. Supt. of Public Works Fre$ Meyer, second from right, is shown with city employees who will be making trips throughout the community several times each day to make pick-ups of articles in the clean-up campaign. Pictured, from left to right, are Walter Aeverman, Howard Dowell, Jim Wiser, Meyer and Jim Miller. McHenry's city employees are all se' to assist residents of the community when annual Clean-up We?k is conducted here next week. SiT" m; Mo/iday morning, April 27, the city truck, manned by the gentlemen pictured above, will make tnps through the city pnd sub iivisions within the limits of Mellrnry to pick up all kinds of articles for which you have nc. further use and would like to dispose of. Supt. of P iiilic Works 'Fred Mev^r said 1 his week Uie only item not included in pickups will be garbage. All rubbish should be placed on the front tree bank. Work In Park Next week the park clean-up will be started, including installation of benches, swings, picnic tables and portable back stops for the convenience "of the public in tlu vacation season ahead. While not directly in line with clean-up, the city is also undertaking another important task in the next few weeks in painting hydrants different colors to give the firemen a code to follow when fighting a fire. Hydrants hooked up to various size mains will be designated to show the water supply. All hydrants will be painted red, with the tops and caps in white, yellow, blue and green. As part of a special spring clean-up campaign, the Junior Fire Marshals are also making a survey of their homes and ^neighbors for hazards that can cause fire and accidents. The board of supervisors, in meeting Tuesday of this week, voted approval of a plot plan for Country Estates, north of McHenry on Riverside Drive, subject to a similar okay by the city of McHenry. The property is within the one and onehalf mile jurisdiction of the city. The iana was re-zoned several months ago from farming to residential, for the purpose of subdividing. Following approval, Supervisor Tom Huemann of McHenry made a suggestion that all future plot and subdivision plans be submitted to committee for members' determination as to jurisdiction of control over drainage areas, creeks, storm ditches and similar water accumulation spots. Tax Bills Late Some discussion took place on the tax bills, which are sure to be late this year since the board of revue is$>till in session. Tentative payment dates of Aug. 1 and Sept. 1 were given. In view of the fact that tax money will be received late, the question of possible issuance of tax anticipation warrants to cover future bills was discussed, but no action was taken at this meeting. One of the items of business to come before the board was election of a county chairman. George Janak of Algonquin was re-elected by a unanimous vote for his second term. Name Committees An important portion of the meeting was devoted to assignments. For McHenry supervisors. Walter Dean was named chairman of legislation and a member of Public Buildings, Right of Way and Zoning. Tom Huemann was appointed to the Education and Public Relations, Claims, Labor, Fees and Supplies and Sheriff committees. Allow Variation On Crystal Lake Road For Business (Continued on Tage 8) At the regular meeting this week the City Council approved the Mayor's appointment of Clarence Hummel, of Wonder Lake, as a member of the McHenry police department. Hummel's appointment was made due to a vacancy in the department when Sergeant John R. Weichmann resigned last week after many years of service to the City. The new appointee comes to the department highly recommended, especially for his interest in young people and for his interest in promoting traffic safety. Grants Variation The Council granted a variation to Lee Cooney to use a lot on Crystal Lake road, south of Waukegan road, for construction of an automobile repair shop. This area is zoned for heavy industry, but will be given careful study as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals. While the area is zoned for heavy industry, the size of lots fail to meet area requirement or frontage restrictions. A hearing to clarify zoning at the location of the McHenry Savings and Loan association resulted in a change that spells out financial institutions rather than banks as listed in the ordinance under permitted uses. Approve Guard The application of Nancy Fischer to act as life guard at the Mcl-Ienry beach on Fox liver was approved. Miss Fisch- A canvass of votes was undertaken and three incumbent members of High School District 156 board were declared winners of the recent election at the Tuesday evening reorganization meeting. Vale Adams was named president for another year, and Donald Howard was re-elected secretary. An important item of business was approval of the expansion of the driver training program whicli ,vil] require the employment cf an additional teacher and the use of another car next fall. The summer driving program was also allowed. Driver training in the school has become increasingly popular in recent yearsr--aridsJ^je summer program, too, draws large numbers. George Cina appeared before the board and presented in a most interesting manner the facilities available for the visual aids program in the school. Department Chairmen Action was taken to establish department chairmen, effective next fall. More details will be made at the May meeting, when the faculty members will be named. At his own request, L. J. Mc- Cracken was relieved of his duties in connection with cross country coach work next fall so that he might devote full time to his chief duties as athletic director. It is not known at this time who his replacement wili be. The calendar for the year ahead was adopted, with school scheduled to open in the fall on Sept. 8 and close on June 10. The Junior Chamber of Commerce was given permission to use McCracken field on May 17 for their second annual sports jamboree. Purchase Equipment Approval was given for the purchase of $1,057 in materials and equipment under the National Defense Educational Act of the amount, $177.45 will go to the physics department; $361 for biology; $168 for General Science and $350 for chemist ry. The school will be reimbursed 30 per cent of the full amount under the Act. The resignation of Miss Donna Rae Greenwald of the English department was accepted. At the si.me time, a contract was appioved for Carl Scott, Jr., as reading specialist to teach full time. This year, the first under the new reading program, one specialist served both District 15 and 156. However, the need was felt to be so great in each school sys- Reminding McHenry folks of a change to daylight saving time this weekend is William Claxton of 920 N. • River road, who finds it necessary to start somewhat ahead of the Saturday night deadline in order to set each of his many clocks ahead one hour before retiring. The change of time goes into effect at 2 a.m. Sunday, April 26. Mr. Claxton is shown moving the dial on a beautiful grandfather clock -- one of several he has made this winter as a hobby. A lifelong resident of McHenry, he farmed until retirement, and seven years ago took up the hobby of woodworking. Since then he has made eight grandfather clocks, most of which stand at least 6 feet tall. His talent in this line is very likely inherited from his father, the late John Claxton, who will be remembered by old timers as a violin maker. GUESTS OF ROTARY Members of the National Honor society of the high school have been invited to be guests of the Rotary club at the Thursday, April 30, luncheon meeting. Guest speaker will be W'illiam S. Miller, who will speak on "Citizenship". CLEAN STREAMS MEETING A joint meeting of the McHenry County Clean Streams and Kane County Clean Streams committees will be held Wednesday, April 29, at the Algonquin State bank at 7:30 p.m. Methods of providing for a cleaner Fox river for public recreational use will be discussed. LIBRARY WILL BENEFIT FROM MAY PROGRAM A huge craft fam- jar to the show boat era on the Mississippi river will take its place on the stage of the McHenry high school auditorium on Saturday and Sunday evenings, May 2 and 3, when the McHenry Choral club presents its annual spring program, at 8:15 o'clock. A total of $100 from the proceeds of this program will be donated to the McHenry library fund. The large boat was designed and constructed by a club member, Norbert Mauch, in keeping (Continued on Paga 8) ROTARY CLUB UN WAKES TASK ff COUECTM) S10.000 NEEDED FOR LRRM INSTRUCTION (Continued on Paero 8) er served capably in this position last summer and has the qualifications needed. At the time Elm street was improved last year, the state required passage of an ordinance making it unlawful to discharge sanitary sewage or industrial waste water into storm sewers constructed as a part of the improvement. The code b now amended to include all a^eas in the city and enforcement is expectciI. Harry Dean, sitting, Thomas F. Bolger, left, John Looze and Ernest Useman lorm the Rotary club committee spearheading efforts to raise the $10,000 nccessary so that construction may begin soon on the addition to the city's public library. At the regular Thursday luncheon meeting of the McHenry Rotary club, an enthusiastic membership voted to assume the task of collecting the $10,000 necessary for construction of the new library addition. Harry Dean was named chairman of a commit tee which also includes John l.oozc, Thomas F. Bolger'and Ernest Useman These men, who will spearhead the intensive campaign, will be assisted by other memlwrs in e fforts to collect I he money in a period of about thirty days. No special project in connection with the collection has been decided upon to date, but ideas have been submitted for some particular fund-raising project. It is certain at this time that a solicitation wili be made in the business districts, but a house-to-house drive has not been announced. The city and library boardi learned recently that without a| sufficient amount in the spe-1 cial building fund, it would b«f impossible to enter into u con«4 tract for construction. Many people had waited to be certain the addition would 1)0*1 come a reality before making their contribution. It is the hope of all interested personal that their generosity will become evident in the current drive so that McHenry mflfi soon have a larger library ftp accommodate a growing ber of pfttttHM,' '