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la At a recent board meeting, the McHenry Kiwanis club "board of directors approved sponsorship of a community Blood Bank. President William E. Kohl, Jr., has announced the appointment Of Roy Darnell, Anthony Corcoran and Dr. Bennett Berman as the committee tp handle the organization and details which will put the plan in operation. This committee has met to discuss the name, „area to be served and the date of the first visit to McHenry of the mobile unit, at which time donors may contribute. It is the intention of the Kiwanis that the Blood Bank should serve the entire community regardless of whether or not family members themselves have been donors. This will only be possible if a sufficient number of contributors from the ajrea served can be obtained. With full cooperation, people who, because of age or reasons of health cannot donate, will be able to receive blood. The Community Blood Center of Chicago, a not-for-profit organization is a member of the American Association of Blood Banks. .They will handle the 4- "J;- --x •" technicalities involved with the drawing of blood, testing and distribution. This organization has been successfully doing this in other communities in the Chicago metropolitan area for some time. The center is equipped with a mobile unit which will be brought to McHenry periodically for the convenience of donors. A mobile unit consists 'of technologists and nurses under the supervision of a medical doctor, as well as the truck, cots, bedside tables and necessary donor equipment. American Legion Post No. 491 is cooperating with the Kiwanis club, and the mobile unit will be located at the Legion home when it comes to McHenry. Kiwanians will be asking other community organizations for their cooperation frOm time to time in order to assure that the program is a success. The Community Blood Center of. Chicago, Inc., assures coverage to the donor club anywhere in the United States. It is secured by effectihg an exchange of credits with an existing blood, hank in the community concerned through the clearing house system of the American Association of Blood Banks. All healthy individuals between 21 and 51 years of age can donate. Persons between 18 and 21 can donate with written permission from parent or guardian. In the near future, donor application blanks will be circulated to all of the people in the area served through the use of the newspaper and other media. McHenry Kiwanis Club President William E. Kohl states that the Kiwanians of the McHenry area are working hard to live up to the Kiwanis International n^otto--"We Build." THE MCHENRY "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Since 1875" Volume 90 -- No. 42 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS. ^THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11. 1965 22 Pages --• 10c Per Copj » 20,000 FIRE DAMAGE AT MUSIC CENTER mMww The, toll taken by- a severe winter is already showing--and badly--on our highways. Drivers will need to watch the many pitfalls for a long time, as it is doubtful if road crews will be doing any repair work before late" spring or early summer. We have done considerable driving on Highways 31 and 176, but others, have informed us that the condition of Rt. 120 is even worse. It seems that Deep Freeze 1965 will have long lasting and fair reaching effects on the motoring public. One of the most maligned objects of conservation today is the personal property tax. Each year a certain percentage of taxpayers either refuse to pay or do so in protest, which means that the money is withheld from taxing bodies that prepared budgets close to the amount actually needed. This leads to- anticipation warrants and an unfortunate set of circumstances. McHenry County Treasurer Audrey Walgenbach recently stressed the importance of the tax to the financial well-being of the county, pointing out that without it, her office would be forced to raise our real estate tax 30 to 40 per cent in some areas to make up the loss. There are certainly some valid arguments to the Injustice of this particular type of tax, but the fact remains that however it is raised, the money which now comes from this source will be needed for the operation of "big business" in the county. Over 72 per cent of county tax money was spent on schools last year. This amounted to over $9,000,000 of the over $13,- 000,000 collected here last year. With so many motorists proceeding down our roads as though they were looking for the cemetery, it probably shouldn't be big news to hear that research is now under way to develop a car that is so safe a driver would have difficulty getting killed in it if he tried. The new crash-proof car is the brain child of a New York Senator, the man who incidentally also initiated the movement that led to installation of front seat belts at the factory in all major American autos. His crusade happens to coin- (Continued on Page 8) ACCEPT ADVICE OF COUNCIL ON NE^W SCHOOL Referendum May Be Called For Early Spring The McHenry high school board reported its acceptance of the High School Advisory council's recommendation for a new high school at the Feb. 4 meeting of the council. Vale Adams, reporting for the board, stated that in keeping with the council's recommendation, the new two-year high school will be planned with an opening capacity for 1,000 students that could be expanded to 2,000 if future growth makes it neceissary. The proposed school will be located on the site recommended by the group, the Martin J. Cooney property adjoining the city of McHenry on the south and lying west of the Crystal Lake blacktop. Mr. Adams reported that the board had taken steps toward the acquisition of the property. - - - Council to Continue Acting on the board's request that the Advisory council assist in informing the public, the group reorganized into public relations groups, with Chairman William Cristy appointing Dr. Leslie W. Krieger, chairman- of the civic meetings committee; Mrs. Bea Newkirk, chairman of the publicity committee; and Mrs. Claude F. McDermott, chairman of the neighborhood visitations committee. William Cristy, chairman of the High School Advisory council, stated that although an election date has not been set, it is expected that an early spring referendum would be possible. SERVICEMAN AIDS IN PLANE CRASH RESCUE EFFORT William G. Humphreys of Lakeland Park was one of the members of the U. S. Coast Guard stationed at Fire Island, N. Y., who helped in the search for victims of the airplane disaster which occurred Monday off Jones Beach. The boat on which he served located one of the bodies. The young man, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Humphreys, has been in service since 1962 with the Coast Guard. His mother had a brief glimpse of him on a TV newscast Tuesday evening in connection with the rescue effort. Blaze Destroy* Pianos I These pictures show the extensive damage to the McHenry Music Center at 3334 W. Elm Street, McHenry, when fire swept through the business firm early Monday morning. At left, in foreground, are the charred remains Photos through Courtesy Company I Firemen of a new organ. To the right, through what was once a window, can be seen the K. of C. building which stands to the north of the center on Park street. Death Claims George B. Kane George B. Kane, 69, Who had operated his own painting and decorating business for many years in McHenry, died unexpectedly of a heart attack while enroute to McHenry hospital last Thursday, Feb. 4. He had been in good health until a short time before his death at 10 a.m. He was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Patrick's Church. Mr. Kane, was born in McHenry township March 15, 1895, the son of James and Anastasia Frisby Kane. Survivors are his wife, Vera Buss Kane; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Tweed of Portland, Ore., Mrs. Ella Rosencrans of Ber- (Continued on Page 8) STUDY BLOOD BANK PLANS Dr. Bennett Berman. Roy Darnell and Anthony Corcoran were recently named to make up the committee in charge of the operation of the Blood Bank to be sponsored by the Kiwanis club of McHenry. They are shown above as they studied details of this major undertaking. Flames which caused an estimated $20,000 worth of damage to the McHenry Music Center at 3334 W. Elm Street was brought under control by m© bers of Company I after t<y hours of work early Monday morning, Feb. 8. Among volunteers answering, the call was the owner of the business, Bruce Klontz, a long time member of the fire company. City police, on routine duty, detected the fire about 3:15 a.m. and turned in the alarm. Klontz said when he was notified of the blaze, he was under the impression it was in the building next to his place of businessv The blaze' damage itself was confined almost entirely to a large teaching room to the northeast of the first floor and another small room nearby. However, smoke and heat damage brought the loss to a high figure. Fire Chief Ed. Justen said he believed the blaze may have been caused when a gas heater in the room turned on and ignited something which had been placed on it. However, that portion of the room was so completely charred, it was impossible to deteremine what had caught on fire. Biggest Loss Biggest individual losses were two organs valued at $2,600, two pianos each worth $1,000 and two stereo units worth $1.- 000 each. There were ten other organs in the building, but these are believed to have only sustained minor damage. Klontz said it was structural damage to the building, plus that caused by the smoke and heat, which would account for the damage toll. He said when he arrived on the scene, fire was breaking out through the windows and it was impossible to get in until the four doors were opened and the smoke ejector put into use. He and other firemen then managed to crawl through the building to the actual site of the fire and work at close range to extinguish the blaze. Credit Firemen Klontz gave special credit to the men in charge of damage control for their quick work in getting records and other item? into the center of the floor and covered with tarpaulins, thus holding damage to less than would otherwise have resulted Work was started to clean up Monday morning and business was able to continue in the undamaged rooms. However, there will need to be a complete rebuilding of the room in which the fire started. Supervisors BlOf Review Extend Board Session; O.K. Zoning Change Near City SAND FOR SIDEWALKS There is sand available in back of the city hall for anyone who would like a pail for sanding their sidewalks. Support the Heart Fund drive. A quiet session of the county board of supervisors was held Tuesday of this week, with a number of items of business to come up for discussion. It was noted that the Board of Review will stay in session to Feb. 26, this authorization having been received by the State Department of Revenue. Dr. Johnson was employed for one year to act as county veterinarian, the post formerly held by Dr. VanderVeen, who has retired. His salary will be $9,600 for the year, half of which is to be paid by the state. Dr. Johnson comes to McHenry highly recommended. Considerable discussion took place concerning the request for financial assistance for the Mental Health Center. Dr. Lee Gladstone of McHenry was issued an invitation to speak before the next meeting of the board in March, when he will explain the needs of the center. A decision will be made by the board after this meeting. Tax Collections Magistrate Joe Ritter reported personal property tax collections in January amounting to $4,213.05. The board issued a conditional use permit to property of B. J. Peschke of McHejnry for use as a gravel pit. The allowance was made under conditions agreed upon by both petitioners and objectors. Newly elected Auditor Harley Mackeben reported total disbursements of $47,216.77 for the month, including county salaries. ^ Orville Church of Crystal Lake was appointed to replace H. Curtis, who has resigned from the McHenry County Plan Commission. Continue Theft Cases For Trial ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TOLD IN SCHOOL SYSTEM At the meeting of the board of School District 15 held Monday evening, two administrative changes in the system we/e announced, effective next fall. With the resignation of Mrs Eleanor Foley, who has successfully acted as principal at Edgebrook school for many years, Mrs. Dorothy Ullrich, now principal at Hilltop school, will take over the top position at Edgebrook. Robert Putnam, principal of Landmark. (Continued on Pn^o 8) Richard K. Ruck and William D. Jones, both of Ingleside, pleaded not guilty to burglary and theft when they appeared in the court of Judge Carroll last Friday. Their cases were continued for jury trial. Both men were apprehended by Lake county authorities in January regarding entrance and theft from the home of Mrs. Raymond Waters at 2917 N. Bay View Lane, McHenry. VISCOUNT COLOR GUARD HOST TO FIFTH ANNUAL COMPETITION IN McHENRY HIGH SCHOOL FEB. 14 MCHS F reshman Night Feb. 16 Pre-registration for incoming freshmen to McHenry high school has been scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 16, in the gymnasium. Parents have been notified 1$ mail, giving information concerning the students' test results, suggested subjects for next year and registration procedure. About 400 incoming freshmen are expected to register between 6:45 and 8:30 p.m. Those with last names beginning A through H should register at 6:45; J through N at 7:30 and O through Z at 8:15. Those attending will have an opportunity to meet faculty members, who will help with registration. They may also inquire into extra-curricular activities. Questions concerning registration may be made to Mr. Swantz, freshman counselor, previous to registration, by calling the high school between 8:30 and 9:30 or from 10:30 to 11:30 any day. FILES FOR ALDERMAN Thomas F. Land re of 4205 W. Crestwood Drive, Cooney Heights, has filed for alderman in the new fourth ward. Mr. Landre filed as an independent candidate, with no party name. POSTPONE CONCERT S The annual mid-winter concert of the McHenry high school band has been postponed from Feb. 15 to Tuesday, Feb. 23. at 8 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. On Sunday, Feb. 14, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, the" Viscounts Color Guard will play host to the top fifteen guards of the mid-west when they meet in competition at the local high school. The majority of the units are top guards sponsored by veterans' organizations such as the Legion and VFW. American Legion Post 491 rifle squad will post the colors, after which the Vikettes "B" group will present an exhibition, their first public performance.' The Vikettes "A" group will appear in competition. The Viscount color guard will put on its complete drill also, but will not be competing since it is host guard of the day. It will be judged, however. All three of these units are members of the Legion Auxiliary Unit 491 of McHenry. Many Guards Return Many of the guards will be remembered for past performances, yet each drill is changed every year. The expert precision in performing with twirling of flags and handling rifles during the drills is described as "near magic". This year a new guard in this area, the Algonquin Indians, will be performing for the first time. The 1965 event in McHenry is the fifth annual contest sponsored by the Viscounts. All proceeds will go into a travelling fund for the girls. There is no compensation for the participants, who belong to these units as a hobby. There will be four trophies awarded at this contest. Besides first, second and third places, there will be a trophy for the highest marching and maneuvering score. Foreign Exchange Students Of County Guests Of McHenry Chapter w \ Rudi J. Photo These five good looking young people pointing to their home communities on the large world map are foreign exchange students in McHenry county schools this year They were guests of the M.C.H.S. chapter of the American Field Service last Thursday! At left is Paul Liebman, president of the local chapter. In the first row are Carolyn, Smith of England. Yudaya Naiga of Uganda and Tony Carmona 6f Spain. Shown at top of photo are Hildur Eiriksdottir of Iceland and Werner Schult of German^. Last Thursday was International Day at McHenry high school -- a time set aside to play host to the five foreign exchange students attending county high schools this year. It was an educational day for .ill concerned and proved, very successfully, that young people the world over are not very different except for customs and language. j Paul Liebman, MfcHS student president of the American Field Service chapter locally, was in charge of the afternoon assembly in the school gymna* sium, during which the five teen-agers were introduced to the student body. They were Carolyn Smith of England, attending Woodstock high school; Werner Schult of Germany and (Continued on Page 8)