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K: X: C 8- JR!.-- f' $iftr - > fh y "Siiif-v f'.-J i v « , . S^-l4^ «©f-v f >H 9* - <•*$ * •} ^>tH *~ * " £ 4t ' PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 187S- H ' 1 >". .. 91 - N6. 12 Wednesday# September 11, 1968 16 Pages - 10$ Down And Out! 'K'/CM , . -?i7S \\ < ' *! mm* EiiiM , { S ( ' ' J ' ; ^ ^ * v ^ y r > ^ ^ x < ^ 4 ^ 4; #* * H* ^h-* •* t-r* <% > * r ti4 ^ "* **"" * "j< ••"-• >*-»&!«*,- ['• *-". j'L"-- .-»" •'V •-*•*•"*;4% ;.••??• •" ~" ^.r/ It was both down and out (or the master traffic control box at the corner of Front and Elm streets late Thursday morning fesulting in a return to non-electric signs. Ben O. Segermark of 116 S. Lily Lake road was driving west on Elm street, in the right lane, about 11:10 o'clock. As he approached the intersection behind several other west-bound &fjs, he applied the brakes but they failed to function. Mr. Segermark then swerved to the right to avoid striking the other vehicles, turned off the motor and pulled the emergency brake.However, the car continued just far enough to strike the master control box and state directional sign and knock them to the ground. Temporary stop signs were erected to control heavy weekend travel. _ ^ PLAINDEALER PHOTO NEWLY NAMED ARMY CAPTAIN MEDAL WINNER Robert H. Stromstedt, son of Mrs. Elsie Stromstedt, Mc- Henry, was promoted to Army captain recently while assigned to the 306th Transportation company at Ft. Riley, Kan. Capt. Stromstedt is the commanding officer of the company. He entered the Army in July, 1955, completed basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., and was last stationed in Vietnam. He has received the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge. The captain attended Mc- Henry high school. His wife, Elaine, lives at Ft. Riley, Kan. and his father, Hugo Stromstedt at 3444 N. Damen avenue, Chicago. A special meeting of the Mc- Henry County College board will be held at the interim office, 6200 Northwest highway, Q.I.T. building) Crystal Lake, on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Accidents Early This Week Cause Injur Ices Accidents early this week caused injuries to several motorists. Robert H. Ray of 5505 Christine avenue; McHenry, was confined to intensive care in the local hospital Tuesday after a one - car crash shortly after Work Fi Making use of the new, attractive litter cans which were placed on city streets early this week are Fred Meyer, right, superintendent of public works; Mrs. Philip Wheelock of the McHenry Beautification council; and James Althoff, left, who made metal card holders for the waterproof cards. It was through a joint effort of private citizens and the city of McHenry that all cans are now displaying the McHenry Beautification A council logo. The colorful emblem was designed by McHenry Artist Bob Weber, after which Mr. Meyer and his city crew put them in key locations. The council hopes the emblem will remind local residents to make beautification a year 'round program. Continued support and cooperation of citizens will help the new organization attain this goal. PLAINDEALER PHOTO midnight at Wilmot and W. River Terrace drive, Sunnyside. He suffered lacerations of the head and face. Because of his injuries, sheriffs deputies were unable to learn details of the accident. Lawrence Koehler of Riverside drive, McHenry, a passenger in the car driven by Albert E. Baldwin of 3308 W. Elm street, McHenry, was injured when their car travelled off a small bridge at 4:30 Monday afternoon. The men told sheriff's deputies they had been drinking in the home and then started for McHenry. As the car passed over the small bridge above a lder as she rounded a curve. Acorn drive. Highland Shores. gers were uninjured Saturday afternoon in a two-car crash on Thompson and Ramble roads. A second driver, Robert Bishop of Woodstock and his passenger also escaped injury. The Bishop vehicle is reported to have slid on gravel when he applied the brakes and travelled into the intersection. He was ticketed by deputies for (Continued on page 9) Primary Goal Informs Voters Of State Need * Illinois Commission I Member Is Keynote Speaker Sept. 12 Citizens throughout McHenry lounty are urged to attend the organizational-meeting of the logal committee for Constitutional Reform this Thursday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m. at the Woodstock Opera House. The committee's jjjrimary goal will be to inform Voters of the need for a constitutional convention in the state oi Illinois. Keynoting the meeting will be James T. Otis, a member of the Illinois Constitutional Convention Study commission. Mr. Otis is also a member of the Chicago Bar association and current chairman of its committee on Constitutional Revision. He has served as special assistant to the Governor of Illinois and is a member of the Citizens' Advisory committee on Law Enforcement of the Evanston Police department. Besides the address by Otis, fcounty citizens will be treated to one of the first area showings <* the thirteen-minute movie, "The Most Important Issue Facing Illinois Today". It is color film that answers questions most frequently asked about Con-con. Background workforthe kick- off meeting was undertaken by the Crystal Lake Jaycees and the Leagues of Women Voters from the Woodstock-McHenry and Crystal Lake areas. The state organizations of both groups have endorsed the upcoming referendum. Already the members of the two leagues of Women Voters iye set up a speakers bureau supply civic, patriotic and religious organizations with timely fall programs. In the McHenry area, Mrs. Donald H. Meyer should be contacted. Mrs. Lorraine Weisz of Woodstock can fill requests for her area and Mrs. Jerry Michaels may be called in the Crystal Lake area. At the meeting, working committees will be formed and campaign strategy discussed, in addition to viewing the movie and listening .to the keynote speaker. The fiftieth anniversary of the McHenry County Homemakers Extension association will be observed at the annual meeting on Sept. 18 at the McHenry Country club. Mrs. Carl Mitchell, county chairman, announces plans are near completion for this memorable occasion with registration at 10:30 a.m.; business at 11 a.m.; dinner at 12 and the featured speaker at 1 p.m. Mrs. R.B. Marshall, first vice-chairman, is in charge of the program depicting interesting highlights of the past. "Musical paintings" will be presented by John Mosiman, whose program was created in South America. Mr. Mosiman was born in Elgin and studied art at Wheaton college, the University of South Carolina, and did graduate work at Northern Illinois university. For ten years he was art director of a radio-TV station in Quito, Ecuador. He has performed before audiences in Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica and Canada as well as from coast to coast in the United States. He has made Hold College Registration College officials have encouraged all persons interested in enrolling for classes for the 1968 fall semester to do so on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 11 and 12. Part-time and full-time students can register between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. Students will have a chance to obtain books, have ID pictures taken and obtain parking permits. Students may also schedule courses and pay fees. Those that have already paid fees should plan to purchase books and obtain parking permits during this time. over 2,000 appearances in universities, clubs, churches, schools and on television. Members may obtain tickets and reservations from their local units. Mrs. Katharine J. Neumann, extension adviser of McHenry county and Miss Sharon Zook, assistant extension adviser will be present. The McHenry Choral club will' open its new season on Monday evening, Sept. 16, at 8 o'clock in the music room of the east campus of the high school. MORE TOP RATINGS EARNED SY LOCAL FARMS AT FAIR At the Iowa State Fair held recently, a two-year-old bull shown by Northern Pump Farm of McHenry claimed the major award in his division. NP Regulator 6153 was named champion over a top array of first prize winners. Others rating first in a strong show included these entries: Senior yearling bull, junior yealing bull, spring yearling bull, summer yearling bull, three bulls, two bulls, senior yearling heifer and get-of-sire, all entries of the local farms. EXPECT SENATOR TO RECALL PROUD PAST OF AMERICA Everett McKinley Dirksen, Illinois' senior U.S. Senator, is delivering the main address at the dedication of the new McHenry high school Saturday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. It is expected the Senator's remarks will be directed to America's proud past and its role in the turbulent world of today and tomorrow. His vast experience as a Congressman for fourteen years and as a Senator for eighteen years results in the fact that he is regarded asanunusually well qualified speaker and is without peer in his ability to challenge the youth of our times. The Senator was named Minority Whip of the U.S. Senate in 1957 and Minority Leader of the Senate in 1959. Unquestionably, he is the best known member of the Congress today. As a member of the powerful Finance and Judiciary committees, he serves on great demand as a speaker, has achieved prominence as a professional recording artist, and has been a confident of and advisor to Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson in a non-partisan manner with telling effect upon many legislative proposals. As a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Masons, Elks and Eagles, he has & large •fraternal* following throughout Illinois and the nation. While the occasion for this address is thci dedication of a local high school, it is expected that Ms address will be a major speech with pronouncements of importance throughout the nation and the world, an expectation which is virtually assured ,by the large volume of news coverage requests which have been received. Attendance at the event is expected to be unusually large as the ceremonies are open to the public. Large numbers of people interested in hearing this renowned politician and recording artist from throughout McHenry county and adjacent areas have already reserved the date on their calendars. OPEN HOUSE TOUROFFERED IN DISTRICT 12 The first meeting of the Johnsburg School District 12 Parent - Teacher association will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 in the Johnsburg Junior high school. The theme for this evening will be "Open House and Welcome Ringwood". Everyone is welcome to attend and will be given the opportunity to tour the new junior high building. This school has been widely acclaimed for its modern ap- , proach to education, and should i be of great interest to' all. Parents from Ringwood school, which has recently been consolidated with the Johnsburg school district, will be especially welcome. Also featured will be enrollment of new members in the Parent-teacher association. To help promote better understanding among schools, teachers, and parents, everyone is invited to the PTA and help attain 100 percent membership. The evening will conclude with prizes and refreshments. FALL FROM HORSE s PROVES FATAL T6 ^ CHICAGO MAN A fall from a horse In the . area of Barrell and Burnett road southeast of McHenry, last Sunday afternoon causedfatal injuries to Patrick McCrory, 40, of Chicago. He died in the early hours of Monday morning, Sept. 9, in McHenry hospital, where he was taken in an unconscious condition following the accident. An autopsy was performed into his death. McCrory struck his head in the fall. BARN SALE SUCCESSFUL The McHenry Rotary Club realized $600 from its barn sale in Eastwood Manor last weekend. Club members were gratified with the response of the public, which makes it possible for them to participate to a greater extent in the student scholarship award program of the Rotary Foundation. TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS MEET The Township Officials of McHenry County will enjoy a dinner meeting Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the Moose Lodge in Harvard. Cocktails at 6o'clock will be followed by a 6:45 dinner. Plan Columbus Day Event tiwrmm iti * 1 § : ii lUdT, < MilMr KiLM - ' •JRl TAKE PRIDE N McHENRY V.'* >mM BmgiW Leaders of McHenry Council 1288, Knights of Columbus, met last week to plan a Columbus Day dinner dance to be held Oct. 19 at the VFW hall. Standing left to right: Vince Adams, Advocate, and Clem Adams, who form a brother act known as "12* of Harmony" and will entertain on the occasion. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Seated left to right: Joseph Fino, Outside Guard; Joseph Gilmore, Deputy Grand Knight; Dr. Leonard Bottari, Grand Knight; George Kalsch, Financial Secretary; Frank Pilfer* Catholic Activities Chairman. 1 i M