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*SERVINa THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE **75? Volume 92 -- No. 6 -- 3 Sections THURSDAY. JUNE 2,1966 -- McHENRY, ILLINOIS v. %2 Pages -- 10c Copy 268 SENIORS IN BACCALAUREATE MARCH IMit and Mrs. James Farvagh of Lake Zurich learned last Sunday the wisdom in the olid-. adage--"take the bitter with-the better". Mrs. Farragh entered Mc- Henry hospital and at 3:31 p.m. gave birth to. a daughter. At £;.30 that evening her husband Altered the hospital for treatment of two fractured legs Suffered in a fall from a ladder. -•'•-We were slightly amused at statement by one of our public officials recently to the eiffect that rigid legislation requiring safety features was a necessity bocause one out of every five cars had a flaw. So profound was the statement considered by at least one daily newspaper that it required a three-column headline. Hasn't it ever occurred to anyone that the flaw ratio is a good deal higher among drivers? As long as cars are made to produce the speeds for which they are now capable, wouldn't it be a challenge for one of our agencies to channel some of their effort toward safety in seeing that it is used in the right places and at the right times? The best answer may lie in the classic remark of the late humorist, Will Rogers, who said: "The only way to solve the traffic problem is to pass a law that only paid-for cars are allowed to use the highways." Last week we looked out upon a lawn filled with the beautiful yellow of dandelion blooms. Our first thought was that others were not so fortunate, firm in the belief that if the' little flowers were not. so numerous, their popularity would be much greater. This past week, as we look upon hundreds of unattractive, thin markers topped with a feathery bauble of seeds, we can see the value in the tedious spraying project undertaken by our neighbors earlier in the spring. Unless the situation improves, and to save further embarrassment in a tidy neighborhood ,we promise: 2, 4-D, Here . We Come! Memories of other times and other co-workers in the Plain- •dealer office were brought to (Continued on Page 8) PLAN ADMINISTRATOR WELCOME m. McKAY LARGE CLASS Honors Day And Commencement Will Conclude Events Norman Macdonald, president of the McHenry Community P.T.A., and Mrs. Thomas Davis, who heads the McHenry High School P.T.A., are shown at last week's election meeting, when plans were made for a joint meeting on Sept. 15, which will also serve as a reception for the superintendent of schools to be named prior to that time. Members hope, also, to receive a report on the progress of the new high school. HOWARD PHALIN TO ADDRESS '66 MARIANCLASS Bishop Lane Will Confer Diplomas On Sunday Evening The Most Rev. Loras T. Lane D.D., Bishop of Rockford, will confer diplomas on the Seniors of Marian at approxi- HOWARD PHALIN mately 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 5. Howard V. Phalin, donor of (Continued on Page 8) MONEY, OTHER ITEMS STOLEN AT POSS HOME Burglars forced a lock on the back door of the Tony Poss residence, 1412 S. Rt. 31, McHenry, sometime last Sunday and then broke a window to gain entrance to other parts of the home. When they departed, they took with them about $159, mostly in silver dollars and half dollars, an almost new portable television set, radio, jewelry and other items. A blanket and bedspread were missing from one bed, evidently serving to hold the stolen items. No items were taken from the dressers in the bedrooms, but drawers were ransacked and numerous articles stolen from them. TWELVE LUCKY PEOPLE CLAIM BINGO PRIZES Bingo Bug prizes were captured by twelve lucky persons with the deadline for entries in this past week's contest. Winners were Mrs. John Looze, Doris Brennan, Elbert A. Bergener, Lucille Jacobs, Mrs. Leo Michels, Mrs. Harold Beaman, Anita Vaupell, Violet Johnson, Jane Umbarger, Norman Szamlewski, Virginia Wiles, and Alice Apostolow. A new contest started Wednesday noon, June 1. j H©gpi An M.C.H.S. class numbering about 268--largest in the history of McHenry--will gather for one of their last three assemblies as a class when solemn Baccalaureate services are held in Duker gymnasium Sunday evening, June 5, at 8:15 p.m. Guest speaker for the evening will be Rev. Arthur D. McKay of St. Paul's Episcopal church. To the strains of the impressive "Pomp and Circumstance" played by Libby Stinespring and Marjorie Ruth, the seniors will file into the large gym. Chorus to Sing The musical portion of the program will be presented by the select and senior choruses. They will be heard in "An Evening Pastorale", "God Is A Spirit", "Hosanna To The Son of David", "You'll Never Walk Alone" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic". Three days later, on Honors Day, June 8, the seniors will assemble again for an interesting program featuring special presentations, including those for high scholastic attainment, scholarships and for various extra-curricular honors won by class members. Commencement will be held on McCracken field at 8:15 Friday, June 10. 49 Graduate At St. Patrick If1' W. HI Don Peasley Photo Mrs. Jean Rad, McHenry, is the first patient taken into the new part of the expanded McHenry hospital. Transfer of thirty-eight patients from the old to the new look place Wednesday. Making Mrs. Rad'^ trip comfortable, are. from left. Mrs. Esther Gallagher, nurse's aide; Mrs. Sim Santilli, R.N. day superintendent of nurses; and Mrs. Charlene Rigby, nurse's aide. Forty-nine eighth grade students at St. Patrick parochial school will graduate on Saturday, June 4. when Fr. Leonard Guzzardo will confer the diplomas after Mass to be offered at 4 p.m. The graduates will participate fully in the liturgy by reciting the responses and singing hymns. There will be an offertory procession during which four representatives from the class will carry gifts to. the altar for the sacrifice. Those participating will be Mark Bartos, Thomas Blenner, Kathy Klapperich and Linda Cairns. The Kiwanis club awards will be given for leadership, achievement and good citizenship to Colleen Doherty and Christopher O'Brien, while the American Legion awards will go to Anthony Elliott and Cherise Toussaint for outstanding scholastic achievement. A scholarship sponsored by St. Patrick mother's club will be awarded to Cherise Toussaint t o a t t e n d M a r i a n C e n t r a l h i g h school for the coming year. Perfect attendance awards were merited by Peter Stilling, Dale Wilson, James Larkin, Kenneth Becker, Elizabeth Freund, Thomas B 1 e n ner, Mary Jean Weber, Paul-Pictor and Marilyn Drabczyk. Award "Diplomas Diplomas will be awarded to Mark Bartos, Thomas Blenner, Linda Carins, Patricia Conway, Marilyn Drabczyk, John Getner, Mary Christine Hurkes, Kathy Klapperich, Kevin Lavin, Barbara Miller, Daniel Moore, Christopher O'Brien, Thomas Ringelstetter, George Smolzer, Mary Uttich, George Whiting and Linda Worts. Also Kenneth Becker, Gerald Golda, John Connell, Barbara Cusatk, Anthony Elliott, David Guzzardo, Claudette Hoppe, Ann Kroening, Dorothy Loser, Joan Miller, Ernest Muzillo, Paul Pictor, Robert Ruemelin, Peter Stilling, Mary Jean Weber and Arlene Wilson. Also Candace Freres, George Bradley, Gail Connors. Colleen Doherty. Elizabeth F r e und, Mary Harms, Karen Jemiola, James Larkin, Peter Merkel, Patricia Moerschbaecher, Margaret Nye, Renee Pieroni Roseanne Schleiben. Cherise Toussaint, Gary White and Dale Wilson. , Moving day took place' at McHenry hospital Wednesday, from the old hospital to the new. Today surgery is Inking place in the new surgical suite. •Patients -ire receiving care in I he Intermediate Care Unit now. Anthony Corcoran, administrator, said thirty- e i gh t patients were scheduled for the • move from the old hospital to tht" intensive Care Unit and in ihe new .structure The emergency entrance, located on the front of the new hospital, is in service along with the. entire new emergency area. Ihe surgical suite includes (Continued on l'a^c >Sj RETAIL MERCHANTS DETAIL PLANS FOR MARINE FESTIVAL One of the most important meetings of the retail committee of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce to be held this year is scheduled next Tuesday evening, June 7, at 7:30 o'clock at the high school. Of first importance in view of the forthcoming Marine Festival celebration in July will be plans for this big summer event. Members hope to have details worked out that can be presented that evening. , Anyone with ideas to contribute for the event is invited to attend and make them known, since one of the primary purposes of the festival is to better acquaint visitors with McHenry and the many features which make it a fine place to live and shop. Future promotions, extending through the summer and fall and * into the holiday season, will also be discussed Tuesday. Decorations will come in for their share of attention, and there is a need to plan for a new Santa in 1966. The Chamber, in its role as one of the city's most progressive organizations in promoting McHenry, also assists in the sponsorship of advertising promotions and the all-sports banquet recently held. $2,500 Theft At Moose Lodge The McHenry Moose lodge was entered by burglars sometime last Thursday morning and the intruders made away with cash estimated at abcut $2,500. Entrance was made through a rear window of the building at 2816 W. Rt. 120, according to Howard Rauhut, steward, whp closed the lodge for business about midnight but remained in the establishment until n1:30 a.m. To1 get inside the vault, the burglars used a crowbar to pry open the solid metal door. The crowbar and a well point were left at the scene, and sheriff's police believe they were stolen from a shed on Lincoln road which was broken into the same night. In addition to the cash in the vault, checks were also stolen, as well as money from a juke box, cigarette machine and pool table coin box. Edward Molitor discovered the entry when he reported to carry out his custodial work that morning. Fire Damages Area Residence Fire damage estimated at between 52,000 and $3,000 occurred at the John Hancock residence, 5715 Woodland drive, Pistakee Highlands, early Monday afternoon. Members of Ccmpanies I and II answered the call and brought the flames under control before more extensive damage took place. Fire Chief Ed Justen said neighbors noticed the fire and turned in the alarm while the Hancock family was away. The blaze, of undetermined origin, broke out in a garage adjoining the home and spread through a breezeway into -the kitchen. The roof and side of the building were badly damaged. Firemen were called to the Rivera residence on Rt. 120, where they found a parked car in frames. Mr. Justen said he believed the fire was caused in some manner while children were playing in the vehicle. There was no loss as it was a wrecked auto. Two grass fires occurred over the weekend, one at Emerald Park and the other at Sunnyside Estates. TRAPPED MAN IS RESCUED IN WELL PIT FALL Firemen from Company I were called to West Shore Beach, McHenry, last Thursday afternoon after receiving a call that Peter Tatera of 2500 Spojna drive had fallen, head first, into a four-foot well pit. Chief Ed Justen said the man was attempting to open a valve when the accident occurred. When firemen arrived on the scene, they found neighbors had been successful in their efforts to extricate Tatera. Outstanding Five-Day Trip To Hollywood In Final Planning Stages s Louis Consago, Frank Low and Vern Thompson of the Chamber of Commerce are shown with Jean Wiles of the V.F.W. auxiliary as they make plans for the outstanding trip to Hollywood planned for the winner of the 1966 Marine Festival queen contest. Mrs. Wiles is chairman of the contest and the C. of C. members, including President Thompson, are involved in other phrases of the exciting summer event. ABSENTEE BALLOT DEADLINES SET EARLY IN JUNE Voters are reminded that June 9 is the last day on which to apply by mail for an absentee ballot. June 11 is the last day to apply in person. The court house will be open Saturday, June 11, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the convenience of anyone wishing to vote in person on an absentee ballot. On June 15, voter registration will again open until Oct. 11 for anyone wishing to register. HSBU1 T 10UND MORNING Award Nurse Scholarships Kathleen Blake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Blake of 2401 N. Richqiond road, McHenry, has been announced a winner of • one of two scholar- A wonderful, trip to Hollywood, Calif., awaits one of the twenty aspirants for the title of 1966 Marine Festival queen. The fortunate girl and her mother will be guests of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce when they take a fiveday, expense-paid trip West. They will leave O'Hare airport at 1 o'clock on Monday, June 27, and later that afternoon will arrive at the International airport in Los Angeles. Reservations have been made for their stay at the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel, located in the center of the movie industry. On Tuesday, the lucky queen and her mother will take a tour of Disneyland and many other points of interest in the Los Angeles area. Plans for their trip have been handled by William Dumalski. Special arrangements have been made for the queen to be guest of several studios in Hollywood and to visit sets in the area. Dick Matt, who is engaged in the film industry, and Lou Consago, chairman of the queen contest, have made arrangements for the Marine Festival queen to visit the lots of Paramount and Metro Goldwyn Mayer -pictures. Wednesday and Thursday will be spent at both of the studios. Watch Movie Making Present plans call for her to meet many of the moving picture personalities and witness the acutal making of a movie. The final judging in the contest will take - place at the V.F.W. clubrooms on Monday, June 13, The "annual event is sponsored by $je auxiliary to Fox River Post, V.F.W., No. 4600, McHenry. (Continued on Page 5) Open House. Planned Jiae 12 In County's SCHOOL APPROVED McHenry Community h i g h sc hool has been placed on the list of secondary schools approved for the year 1965-6(5 by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Announcement was received this past week at M.C.H.S. KATHLEEN BLAKE ships to McHenry hospital given by the woman's auxiliary. Each is for $100 per year for three yfears, applicable to tuition for training of nurses, xray technicians, laboratory technicians, physical therapists, dieticians or any related professions serving hospital needs. Kathleen will be a June graduate of McHenry high school and has outstanding qualifications for the nursing career I Continued on Tage 8) A Johnsburg man suffered severe burns on the arms as the result of being bound by robbers in his business establishment last Sunday morning. His only loss was a little more than $20 they found in the office. Don R. Phillips of 2318 Reed avenue, Johnsburg, owner of Book Binding, Rt. 12, Spring Grove, notified the sheriff's office of the incident about 9 :.*>0 less than two hours after he surprised two men in the act of taking pieces of equipment. On questioning their presence, the intruders told Phillips they were repairing a radiator, but at that point the latter noticed several electri< t y p e w r i t e r s u n p l u g g e d a n d ready to be removed. Tied to Partition After Phillips told them hr was expecting several other men in the office, they took him to a wash room, bound his hands and then took anoth er electric cord to tie him to the partition. As they left, the> took his car keys with them $ Following their departure, Philips managed to free himself from the partition and walked to the home of a nearby resident, who untied his hands. Deputies who investigated found four adding machines stacked for removal and numerous other tools placed in boxes. An attempt had been made to gain entry to the safe. Phillii >s found his car on Westward road,' oast ot Winn road, Ihe ke^s on ihe ground. C Moving into new quarters began last weekend an^ continues this week for the Mental Health Center for McHenry County staff members. Mrs. June Keller, office secretary, stands by door to new offices in space rented from McHenry hospital as she carries material to new location. Open house is set for Sunday afternoon, June 12. This is moving week for the Mental Health center! rihe urgently needed 1 irger .juarters for the Mental Health Jenler tor McHenry County are being completed this week, and George Mally, ndniinislralor, and his £taff expect to make the shift starting today. An open house to give the public a view of the expanded facilities and inform them on (Continued on Page 5)