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\ THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 Vol. 90 - No. 20-2 Sect ions Thursday, December 15, 1966 - McHenry Plaindealer 26 Pages - ICkJ: JUNIOR COLLEGE HEARING PLANNED School Referendum Approved Cornerstone Laying Service At Faith Church Last Sunday J K *£ *4- • Viewing the cornerstone of the new Faith Presbyterian church during ceremonies last Sunday were, left to right, Cal Vyduna and MtlSl'll' and M eanderin' HOME LIGHTING DISPLAY TO BE JUDGED STOTOAY McHenry stores, particularly the large display windows, become more inviting to the shopper ouch day. When on»' considers the tremendous amount of work to decorate a small i>ortion ot one's home, it is easy to see that the task of presenting a complete holiday look to an entire business si-ction <jf the city is multiplied many times. Our businessman would certainly aj>- preciate knowing that their efforts were not unnoticed As we look ahead to the numerous, beautiful outdoor displays which await us as we drive through city streets Residents of McHenry arc reminded that the judging of lighting displays in the Chamber of Commerce annual holiday contest will take place after dark Sunday, Dec. 18. Applications should be made with Donald Howard at 385- 2231, before that date to be sure a particular display is not overlooked. The contest is divided into three categories, original, religious and amusing. First prizes of 540, in the form of gift certificates, will be given in each category. In addition, there will be ten other $5 prizes in each classification for honorable mention winners, bringing the total to $270, Besides the gift certificates, winners will receive a scroll Deep in concentration during rehearsal for the annual junior class play, to be presented this weekend, are Kan Ehlen, Denny Drake, Jackie Pribyl Tim Morck and Lee Varese, standing, and Gary Parks, seated. The junior class, under the direction of William Godshall, will present Moliere's "The Imaginary Invalid," on Dec. 16 and 17 at 8 p.m in the high school auditorium. Tickets will be available at the door. The public is invited to .•iJfpnH The comedy, a farce burles- <iuing quack doctors and their hypocondriac patients, takes place in seventeenth century France. Gary Parks will portray a supposedly chronically ill patient Lee Varese will play Toinette, a cunning and amusing maid. Jackie Pribyl takes the role of Beline, the plot- Mrs. M. E. Peck, members of the building committee, and Rev. Jack Mclntyre. The partially erected new Faith Presbyterian church, at the corner of Lincoln and Chapel Hill roads, was the scene this past Sunday of a cornerstone laying service att e n d e d b y m e m b e r s a n d friends of the congregation. At the close of the regular Sunday morning service of worship, the entire congregation present (about 120 persons) marched from the presently occupied building over to the new church site. The special service was conducted by the pastor, John O. Mclntyre, with the assistance of the chairman of the building committee, Earl H. Murray, and a mason who set the stone. Set Date Stone . The actual stone that was set during the service was the date stone, but the entire cornerstone, which is rather unusual, is about two feet wide • Continued on Page VOTERS SUPPORT McHENRY MAN CONCLUDES 1964 SCHOOL TAXING SEASON WITH LYRIC OPERA P0« REQUEST Two Precincts Assure Victory At Polls Saturday With a margin of a little more than 400 votes, the referendum permitting the board of School District 15 to raise tax rales lor the education, transportation and building (maintenance) funds to <i maximum of thirty-three cents per $100 of assessed valuation was approved last Saturday. The total vote cast gave 1.G99 "yes" votes to the issues and 1,295 "no" votes. The referendum carried in only two of the four voting precincts, but the voting there was sufficiently heavy to counteract Ihe opposition in the other two. Preeinet Voting Voting in the four procincts was as follows: Precinct I (McHenry) --Educational, 591 yes, 417 no; building, 55:! yes, 445 no; transportation, 555 yes, 433 no; total 1,232 yes, 961 no. Precinct II (Lakemoor) - Educational, 35 yes, 37 no; building, 33 yes, 39 no; transj> ortation, 33 yes, 38 no; total 101 yes, 114 no. Precinct III (M.cC u 11 om Lake) --Educational, 90 yes, 32 no; building, 87 yes, 35 no; transportation, 88 yes, 34 no; 265 yes, 101 no. Precinct IV (Island Lake) • Educational, 37 yes, 39 no; building, 32 yes, 41 no; transportation, 32 yes, 39 no; t6tal, 101 yes, 119 no. Petition Appr By Illinois School Carl W. Weber of 1703 N. North Avenue, McHenry, is shown in costume, in the dressing room of the Lyric opera in Chicago preparing for a recent performance in "L' Incoronazione Di Poppea." The young McHenry man was signed for the regular chorus last March. FOUR ANHOOTCE FILING PLMS INTOWMSHIP Even before the Christmas holiday, an indication of interest in the spring township election is evident. This week, four incumbents announced their intention of filing for re-election to i>osls they have held the past four years. They will run on an independent ticket under a parly name to be. selected at u future date. The four are Walter an for supervisor, Edward \Buss and Thomas Huemann sistant supervisors and les "Chuck" Miller for roa4 commissioner. V The first filing date is Jan. 9 and the last, Feb. 13. JUDGE RULES AGAMST McHENRY ZONING ORDINANCE Judge William M. Carroll, in Circuit court earlier this week ruled for the petitioners on the zoning ordinance of March 12, 1962, of the City of McHenry pertaining to the Hugh and Eleanor Locker and Herman and I^ouise Scholle property. Elm street. Judge Carroll ruled that the ordinance was "arbitrary, capricious, unreasonable and bears no substantial relation to the public health, comfort, safety and welfare and accordingly is void." The petition of the Lockers and Scholles had requested a building permit which would permit the Humble Oil company to build a station on property they wished to purchase. A strenuous two-month period of rehearsals and performances with the Lyric Opera draws to a close this week as the company completes the 1966 season on Thursday, Dec. 15. Carl W. Weber, better known to his friends as "Bill", combines his new career in the musical world with his regular occupation as an employee of the local post office. Rehearsals for the nine operas performed this fall were started last March under the direction of the chorus master, Michael Lepore. As a member, he plays varied roles and is costumed separately for each opera. URGLARY ARGE AGAINST McHENRY Mil Randall Marchese Recovering Nicely From Bullet Wound y S;iuk county. Wis., sheriff's [Hilicc said late Tuesday afternoon that Randall J. Marchese ol McHenry was in "very good" condition in St. Clare's hospital. Barbaboo, Wis., after being shot in the abdomen and arm by officers early last week Wednesday. The 23-year-old man was apprehended inside Henry's restaurant, Barbaboo, and charged with burglary. Sheriff's poice said the area had been under heavy surveillance recently because of a series of burglaries in the business area. Charge Break-In Marchese was reported to have broken into the restaurant about 2 o'clock in the morning, climbing through a lavatory window. Police fired several bullets, which wounded Marchese. His arraignment is expected later this week in Sauk county court. a tJuss foi\ as- 3 CT^r- SOP Committee Plans Caucus A meeting of the McHenry Township Republican Central committee was held at the town hall last week, where many topics were discussed. Towns h i p Chairman A1 Jourdan, Jr., annouhced that, in compliance with the Illinois statutes, the Republican party of the township will hold a caucus before the township elections in the spring of 1967. A slate of Republican candidates will be offered with the assurance that they will be the best available. The offices to be filled next spring are McHenry township supervisor, two assistant supervisors, and township road commissioner. THREE INJURED IN ACCIDENTS EARLY WEDNESDAY Donald Campbell of 5705 Meadow Hill, McHenry, was seriously injured early Wednesday when his car and another vehicle collided on Rt. 12. at the Fox Lake bridge. A passenger in the second car, Lois Tritz of Long Lake, underwent surgery for injuries. I n another Wednesday morning accident, Miriam Brickwedel of 5202 Memory Trail, McHenry, suffered possible fractured ribs when her car struck the Johnsburg bridge. CHRISTMAS FEATURE Several pictures of McHenry area boys serving in Viet Nam have come into our office since our request two weeks ago. Any others received prior to Monday morning will be included in a special Christmas feature in the Dec. 22 issue. MEDICAL ASSISTANTS MEET The McHenry County Medical Assistants will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday. Dec. 20, at McHenry hospital. Guest speaker will be Lt. Col. Robert Vorisek, U.S. Army, who will speak on his experiences in "Viet Nam". All medical assistants are welcome to attend. A "sh-xjting" fun day is planned i?xt Sunday, Dec. 18, for bene .t ol Mental Health in McHenry county. Full details appear on the sports page SANTA CLAUS HOURS Santa Claus will be in his hut in the city park from Thursday through Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Beginning Monday, Dec. 19 to 23 the hours will be 3 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon and again from 7 to 9 p.m. A public hearing will be ( onducted Jan. 10 in the Woodstock Community high school, beginning at 7 :30 p.m., for res- ,dents in tli" proposed Junior College district for the McHenry countv .:i-( .i The boundaries include McHenry county school Districts 19, Alden- Hebron; 50 Harvard; 152 Woodstock; 154 Marengo; 155 Crystal Lake and Cary-Grove; 156 McHenry and 157 Richmond. The idea of a Junior college district for McHenry county began in 1963 and was revived in October, 1965, when Pure Oil company announced its decision to move research laboratories from Crystal Lake. Possibilities of using this 127-acre property for a college site w^Ve considered. A meeting with over 150 people was held to discuss the subject and it was decided that Pure Oil facilities were not necessarily suitable. However, the large turn-out to a gathering called by a private citizen indicated a strong desire toward a junior college district. Shortly afterward, nearly 100 persons formed committees to begin plans toward such a community junior college. Since that time many other members have been added. The work of these various people have now brought the matter to its present statusapproval of a petition to the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the setting of a public hearing. Foresee Action If the Junior College board makes a favorable decision after a hearing, a referendum will be conducted not less than forty nor more than ninety days. The anticipated date would be the early par* of. April. Voters will go to the polls to express their opinions regarding the formation of a Junior college district for the county area at a tax rate of 10 cents per $100 assessed valuation. 1« ' r:i imii d - • 11 I' v. I 1 • CI Oirtganization Open Th Hearts To Needy This Christmas ir Family Pet Is Fire Casualty Waiting patiently by his young master's bed, Barney", a beagle hound, perished in the fire Saturday about 4:15 p.m. at the Charles Thacker residence, 4618 W. Lake Shore drive, McCullom Lake. The estimated $5,000 blaze, of undetermined origin, apparently began in the kitchen. The family of five was in McHenry at the time, when a neighbor noticed smoke and alerted the fire department Entry to the home was gained by forcing the front door, and according to Fire Chief Ed ' * '• irii inued i >n I '.ik'e 1 / ting wife; and Kari Ehlen plays Angelique, the daughter of Argan. The rest of the east inciudesTim Morck, Monsieur Fleurant. ;i doctor; John Bruhn, Monsieur de Bonnefoi, a notary; John Bruhn, Monsieur Diaforius. a physician; Plaindealer Deadlines To Be Changed Holiday Weeks Because the Plaindealer office will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26, deadlines for the issue to be published Dec. 29 will need to be changed. Correspondents are asked to have their copy in our office on Thursday and Friday next week. General news will be accepted until Tuesday noon but it is suggested that where possible, items be submitted Friday. Classified advertising, deadlines remain as usual but display advertising will be moved ahead to Friday at 4 p.m. The same schedule will be in effect for the New Year holiday. Assist in# Santa Claus in providing a Merr\ Christmas for needs families in the Mellenrv area are tour Uveal organizations Representing them above first row are Bill Moreth. V.F.W.; Gloria Flannigan, Women of the Moose; Marge Moreth anil Ethel Groth ot the V FAV. auxiliary; Evel\n Ficek, Kathenne Bauer and Marie Pickett ot the Legion au\iliar> mil Frank Fuck Legion commander In the second i • >w .ire Oliver Hodges. Moose lodge; Betty Heard ol the V FAV. auxihars, Anne Holden ot the Legion auxiliary and Vi Schuble of the V F W auxiliary. Also working With these organizations, hut absent when picture was taken., are l iltvn 1 lodges ot the Women ot the Moose Pat Iomasello t,[ the Legion auxiliary 1 Mi'k Pickett of the Legion. and A scene reminiscent of Santa's house of Christmas treats was evident at the V.F.W. clubhouse on Wednesday ot this week, when representatives of four local organizations gathered to plan distribution of articles collected tor needy families. Members of the Veterans ol Foreign Wars post and auxiliary. the Legion i>ost and auxiliary, ihe r^iwanis dub and Moose lodge and Women of the Moose contribute canned goods when they met lor their annual Christmas party early in December. Together with money contributed from each organization, other food and clothing are purchased and boxes are made up for distribution before the holiday. Representing the various or- I'.ini/ationn i.n the rnllwiian were the following: V.F.W., William Moreth,. service officer; V.F.W. auxiliary, Ethel Groth, community service chairman; Legion post. Richard Pickett, service officer; Pal Tomasello, welfare chairman; Kiwanis club. Virgfl Pollock; Moose lodge. Ollie Hodges# Names of needy families, lor the most part, are ob- *i ..u ;rnn,. 4u iiuui .M uL ouii personnel. * \ ./