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- (*. * ; Jf « •-» ~r| |r - K | £-.'. Mk#* •>«.•••- ^ "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" r Volume 91 -- No. 32 -- 3 Section McHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, DECEMBER % 1965 -t 20 Pages -- 10c Copy SANTA PARADE IN McHENRY SATURDAY It was just ten years ago this holiday seasonthat everybody's friend, Gert Barbian, gave up her annual Christmas Eve visics to McHenry homes, spreading • happiness to little ones that only come from the fat man she impersonated. The years since have not always been kind to this very nice gal. We can't help but hope some of the happiness she gave so generously will be returned to her this Christmas. Considrable comment has been provoked among educators because of a bill passed by the 74th General Assembly and signed into law, providing that after April, 1967, seven - member school board elections will be held in odd - numbered years, with members being selected for a six-yeai^tsrm. We have been unable' to learn what groups or individuals promoted the legislation, or their reason for backing it. One thing is sure, it has not proved popular and we understand steps have been taken to see what a'ction might be taken on rescission before the 1967 date. The only information we have had suggests that the legislation was passed in the final days of the last session, without the "fanfare" that sometimes accompanies bills. Dedicate New Lutheran Church In City Dec. 5 >• Months of preparation will culminate as The Shepherd of The Hills Lutheran church is dedicated Sunday, Dec. 5, by Rev. D. D. Johnson. The festive occasion will begin at the 10 a.m. service of Many folks have selected their Christmas cards, but not many have yet taken the time to address them. Unfortunately, this once pleasant occupation has gradually slipped into what is considered merely a task that is expected. Cards can still have a great deal of meaning if the sender starts early enough to include a few words to those with whom he comes in contact too seldom but whose friendship is treasured. In a season which has been c o m m e r c i a l i z e d s o g r e a t l y , there remains a good deal of sentiment for the true meaning of the day. One of the best ways we know of to share it with those close to us is by means of a personal message on cards. At Christmas time, and rightly so, the appeals are many to help others vho are not so fortunate. One of these come each yearlfrom the Illinois Children's Home and Aid society which sends out its appeal via little red stockings. Contributions h e 1 p pay for toys and year 'round living in foster homes for hundreds of children in care of the society. REV. NORMAL L,. ORTH dedication. The Rev. Norman L. Orth, regional director of the American Lutheran Missions, will deliver the sermon. Special music will be provided by the newly formed junior and senior choirs of the Shepherd of The Hills, under the direction of Philip Helwig. The spirit of celebration and dedication will continue at the 3 p.m. service of praise. The Rev. L. Myron Lindblom, who purchased the site where the church now stands, appropriately will deliver the afternoon sermon. Scripture will be read by Rev. R. E. Van Tassel, Mess i a h Lutheran church, Elgin; R e v . J . 0 . V a l t o m s o n , p r e s i dent of the Northern Christian Conference, American Lutheran church, Ingleside. Special music will be presented by the senior choir of Christ Lutheran church, Palatine. Christian fellowship will be enjoyed at the Tea and open house following the service. At 7:30 p.m. an evangelism film, "No Time To Wait", will be shown. This memorable day will come to a close with the coffee hour following the film. SEVERAL CALLS KEEP FIREMEN BUSY THIS WEEK M e m b e r s o f C o m p a n y III WLakemoor) were caled to the Edward Samen home on Lily Lake road about 3 o'clock Wednesday morning to extinguish a fire in the well pit near the home. Some 200 watt bulbs were responsible for the wood around the inside of the pit starting afire. Damage to the pump and water softener was estimated by Fire Chief Ed Justen at about $150. On Monday evening. Companies I and III were called to the Paul Thomas residence at Thomas court, Griswold Lake. A high truck had entered the yard and struck a lead - in wire to the home, which shorted. The only damage was to the wire, which burned. James Bodan just recently became a member of the McHenry fire department. He made almost immediate use of that department when a short caused by a loose wire in the gas stove started a fire in his home. No damage was reported. Apprehend Car Thief In City The alertness of a McHenry police officer^ was responsible for the apprehension of a car thief last Monday.. The man was David -Lee Evans, 21, of Twin Lakes, Wis., who admitted stealing a 1964 Ford convertible from the dealer lot of Lyons and Ryan Ford in Kenosha on the morning of Nov. 29 and driving it into Illinois. Evans was stopped by Officer John Weichmann at 4:15 that afternoon for failing to stop for a sign at the Pearl and Riverside drive intersection. Officer Weichmann gave chase in the squad car for five blocks before bringing the stolen auto ..to a halt. Evans was charged .with driving while under the influence of liquor and he had not been issued a driver's license. The auto was towed to McHenry Auto Body and impounded, after which the arrested man was taken to Woods t o c k , w h e r e W i s c o n s i n authorities picked him up Tuesday morning. EXTER CHURCH Intruders broke three windows at Nativity Lutheran church, Wonder Lake, early this week and took envelopes containing money orders. The sheriff's office has been investigating. MOBILE X-RAY UNIT TO VISIT (HENRY IN 'it Fine Response For Funds Has Assured Service Extension J Although the Thanksgiving feast is hardly even a memory, we probably should give one last "thank you" for an accumultion of facts that escaped us in the rush of getting the big bird on the table last Thursday. ' In 1965 alone, American farmers produced 103.7 million turkeys, which in more personal terms can be broken down to a half turkey for each of us. This is in addition to 645 million pounds of dressed broilers a month, or one apiece even thirty days. There are many other interesting statistics available, but this should be sufficient to emphasize the thanks in Thanksgiving. If you've ever wondered what is the avciage spesd of cars travelling main rural highways during periods of low traffic you may be surprised to learn thaf^it isn't 70 m.p.h. or even 60. The average speed for passenger cars, according to studies, was f>6.9 m.p.h. With the number of accidents that occur at these speeds, it should give us a slightly uncomfortable teeling when .the needle hovers around the higher numbers. Last week we printed a recent opinion of Attorney General William G. Clark which holds that e l e c t o r s a t t h e a n n u a l t o w n meeting row fix the salary of the superviror of general assistance as vvell as compensation of the town clerk and town auditors. We learn from Town Clerk Walter Anderson that in the case of McHenry township, electors always have voted on salaries. However, the "supervisor is compensated only by a per- (.Cnntinuod nn Page S) VIET NAM CASUALTY The first county casualty of the Viet Nam fighting is Pfc. Lester Becker, 23, of Harvard, who died in a hospital in the Philippines early this week of wounds inflicted Nov. 20. The young man was due to be released in three months. TWO COUNTY RESIDENTS AMONG WEEK'S TRAFFIC FATALITIES; OTHERS INJURED IN CRASHES George J. Hume, 38, of Mairengo was the second of two county residents to lose their lives in traffic fatalities during the past week. Hume was pronounced dead in St. Joseph's hospital, Belvidere, where he was rushed by ambulance after the 10:50 crash Tuesday night, Nov. 30, on Rt. 20, a half mile east of Marengo. Sheriff's police said Hume was travelling west when his car left the road on the north side, then returned and crossed the highway to strike an eastbound car almost head - on. The second auto was driven by Clarence A. Philips of Rockford, who was uninjured. However, a passenger in his car, Dixie Arlow, was seriously hurt. The county recorded its twenty - seventh traffic fatality of the year last Friday evening when Mrs. Florence M, Peterson, 51, of Woodstock died in a head - cgi bus - car collision at Rtes. 47 and 176,, five miles south of Woodstock. Seriously injured were Mrs. Leo Jenkins, 24, and Mrs .James Ule, 30, of Woodstock, and three children, David Jenkins, 13 months, Cindy Jenkins, 2 years, and Tracy Ule, 13 months. The bus was filled with Rockf o r d East basketball players and coaches enroute to Crystal Lake for a basketball game. The driver, Gordon H. Marohl, of Stratford, Wis., was blamed for failure to yield the right of way. He suffered only minor injuries and none of the players was hurt. Other Accidents David J. Karpowicz of 3308 W. Elm street, McHenry, will ans w e r charges of driving while intoxicated when he appears in Branch I court on Dec. 13. He was arrested by Woodstock city police Thanksgiving Day following a three - car accident at M a d i s o n a n d C h u r c h s t r e e t s . Bond was set at $200.. Police say the McHenry man drove through the intersection at a high rate of speed, strik- The mobile chest x-ray unit will be scheduled to visit five towns in McHenry county in addition to Woodstock during 1966. This decision was reached by the board of directors at a meeting in the Court House Annex with the presidents, Dr: Wm. Marinis, presiding. I n a r e p o r t g i v e n b y M r s . Claribel H. Naylor, R.N., executive director of the association, it was learned that the early response to the Christmas Seal campaign, which opened Nov. 16, has been good, with $11,- 889.25 contributed to date. The Christmas Seal campaign provides the only funds for the yearly program. With the fine response so far, it was felt that the quota of $33,000 may be reached. Announce Dates Later The mobile unit will be scheduled for a visit to McHenry, Harvard, Crystal Lake, Cary and Marengo, in addition to visits to Woodstock. The dates will be announced when the new contract with DuPage County Tub e r c u l o s i s a s s o c i a t i o n , w h i c h provides the service, is renewed on Jan. 1. A total of 7,684 chest x-rays have been taken so far this year. Mrs. Naylor also reported 5,000 students received the, tuberculin skin test in the public and parochial schools last year. This year's total will exceed 5,000. The Christmas Seal fund also provided health education -material to 10,000 individuals, industries and schools. Mrs. Winifred Cassiani reported on some of the highlights of her trip to the International Conference of Tuberculosis Workers held in Munich, Germany, Oct. 5 to 8. Nearly every country was represented at the conference, many of them reporting ex- BAR ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS COURT HOUSE ANNEX SITE At its regular monthly meeting Monday the McHenry County Bar association recorded its support of the Court House Annex area for the site of a new coiuity court house. The association also passed a motion recommending that the primary building be located in the block bounded by Dean, Calhaun, Throop and South streets, the site of the present Court House Annex. Leroy J. Welter of McHenry, President of the bar group, said that this action in favor of a downtown Woodstock location followed two months of thorough and detailed discussion among Association members. Thomas Henley, Cary, secretary of the association, was instructed to notify the Public Building commission and the county Board of Supervisors of the Bar association's support for the Court House Annex site. Holiday Bazaar At St. Paul's (Continued on Page 8) BROTHERS SAVED AFTER FALLING THROUGH ICE (Continupd on Page 8) James and Austin Taylor, 12 and 14 - year -old brothers residing on Winn road at Rt. 173, Richmond, were treated in McHenry hospital the first of the week after they were rescued from a farm pond near their home. The boys broke through the ice and struggled for a time before their cries for help were heard by a neighbor. They suffered bruises on the legs from efforts to free themselves. St. Paul's Episcopal church smorgasbord and bazaar promises to be a treat for the entire family on Saturday, Dec. 4. Festivities will continue from 5 to 8:30 p.m. and is a joint effort of all guilds and the Bishop's committee for the benefit of the building fund. Roast beef, ham and hot dogs for the little ones will be part of the menu. The bazaar will feature a bakery, candy booth and apron booth, all priced with the Christmas shopper in mind. HEART ORIENTATION By unanimous agreement of its members, an orientation meeting has been arranged for members and friends of the McHenry County Heart association by Dr. John Tambone and field Representative James Waiz, to be held at the Woodstock Memorial hospital, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Raymond Eden, executive d i r e c t o r o f t h e I l l i n o i s H e a r t association will be. the guest speaker. Line Of March Continues Through Business Part Of City Starting 1 p.m. prffpl For the second year, Santa's Hut in the city park is prepared for his arrival in McHenry this weekend. He will spend several hours there both Saturday and Sunday afternoons before departing for a week. He will return the following weekend and will greet youngsters in the community daily until Christmas. Hours during which Santa will be in the park will appear in. next week's issue. POLICE ISSUE REMINDER ON NIGHT PARKING The McHenry police department has issued a reminder concerning the city ordinance which forbids all night parking. To make possible the cleaning of streets and the removal of snow and ice during the winter months, it is against the law to park a vehicle on any street between the hours of and 6 a.m. , The only exception permits thirty - minute parking on a temporary basis. Chief Deputy John C. Carroll announced this week his intention to run for sheriff in next year's election. SPECIAL CHARTERING RITE AT EVAGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH Choral Club Presents Holi day Program Pastor Robert Hirsch looks on as Mr. and Mrs. Louis Poll and daughter, Deborah, take their turn in signing charter at special service of the Chain O'Lakes Covenant church. i Fifty - five members of the ; McHenry Choral club will present the first of two programs this year commemorating their twenty - fifth year on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Dec. 4 and r», at 8:ir> oVlock in the high r.rhool auditorium. President Ray Jensen and his committee have prepared stage settings appropriate' for the theme, which is based on holiday greetings through the years. Among greetings from the human Christinas tree will be "Winter Wonderland" and a new arrangement, "Reuben and Rachel at Christmas". Carols will include old fashioned nnd modern street setting with tunes familiar to each period. Children will not be forgotten when! favorite characters of H a n s j Christian Andersen's time come I to life as well as those from stories read by youngsters today. Even the seven dwarfs of "Snow White" fame will be present to sing forth on "Heigh Ho." Twenty - one members came forward from their seats in the pews to inscribe their names on the charter during the special chartering service held recently at the Chain O'Lakes Evangelir cal Covenant church. After many months of workand waiting, this young fellowship group was chartered bv t h e E v a n g e l i c a l C o v e n a n t Church of America. The Rev. Robert L. Erickson, superintendent for the Central Conference of the Evangelical Covenant church officiated at the chartering service. The Rev. Joseph C. Danielson, national secretary of Home Mission and Church Extension was the morning preacher. The pastor. Rev. Robert E. Hirsch, led the congregation in the morning worship service. Alter the sermon by Rev. Dani e l s o n , R e v . E r i c k s o n a s k e d each of the families to come forward and sign the charter. Rev. and Mrs. Robert E. Hirsch were the first to sign, followed by each family group, after which the pastor offered a prayer lor that family. When all twenty - one members had signed the charter, they were ask- JURY VERDICTS GIVEN FAVORING TWO FROM McHENRY The true meaning of the sea- j ed to declare their faith in Jesus (Continued on rage 8) ^ (Continued on Fnge 8) Verdicts favoring two McHenry residents were returned by the petit jury before Judge Charles Parker in Circuit Court this past week. Marjorie Jung was awarded $ 1 , ? , 5 0 , d a m a g e s f r o m D i a n e Schafer of Wheeling, tormerly of McHenry, and Miss Jung's father, Bernard J. Jung, administrator of the estate of Janet Jung, was awarded $30,000 damages also naming Miss Schafer. The suits were filed in June of 1964, resulting from an auto accident on April 14, 1963, in which Janet Jung, sister and daughter of the plaintiffs, was killed and Marjorie Jung was injured. They were passengers in a car driven by Miss Schafer which was involved in a head - on collision on Rt. 31, south of McHenry near Idyll Dell road. Miss Schafer and four occupants of the second car were also injured in the collision. One story -- and a happy one --that tops almost anything in the news at this time of year is the arrival of Santa. The redsuited, plump gentleman will come to McHenry on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, travelling through all business sections in a small parade. He will remain at Santa's Hut in the city park after the parade until 4 p.m. and will return there again on Sunday, Dec. 5 for the same hours. Because of a heavy schedule, he will be called away until the following weekend, when his ret u r n w i l l b e p e r m a n e n t u n t i l Christmas. Santa will reign on his throne at various hours each day, where he will visit with children end present each of them with a small gift. Store Hours Recommended store hours call for opening Sunday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. week days starting Monday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 24, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Most stores will close at 6 p.m. on Saturdays in December. Decorations installed in the business districts promise to make McHenry one of the most festive appearing cities in northern Illinois this holiday seaspn. Fifty poles are decorated with 32 - inch red lanterns hanging from 4%-foot scrolls and each pole is wrapped with green and silver and sugar plum pole kit. Interest continues to grow in the promotion planned this Christmas by McHenry merchants. Prizes will be awarded by public drawing in the form of one dollar certificates to be used in any of the participating places of business. Fifty Prizes There v.'ill be fifty prize winners in rll. The first will be $100; second, $50; third, fourth, and filth, $25 each; sixth through fifteenth, $10 each; and sixteenth through fiftieth, $5 each. Certificates must be redeemed by Dec 31. Twenty bianks will be drawn from each store taking part. From them, Santa will draw the winning names at the city park on Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. This will be preceded by a program of carols sung by the Cadette Girl Scouts and Z i o Q, Luthern children's choir. THREE ESCAPE DEATH AS TRAIN DEMOLISHES CAR M.C.H.S. report cards for the first quarter were sent to students' homes this past week. Three young county women narrowly escaped with only minor injuries last Saturday when their car v. as struck by a commuter train which demolished the vehicle. The accident oc-, curred near Richmond, at the Tryon Grove road crossing. Hurt were Marilyn Stenjem, 20, of Harvard, driver, and two passengers, Jo Ann Donahue, 17, also oi Harvard, and Diane Schuster, 18, of Woodstock. They sustained cuts and bruises, when the south-bound Chicago*" and North Western train, which later stopped in McHenry,? struck their vehicle. I Charles R. Schmidt of Shore| wood, W.s., engineer on th€§ train, was slightly injured. H® and the young women weref (Continued on Page -5)4. J