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• -'VW , • * v - - * • : •• SSpf 6jSl|S§|^; ' • ; ' 'i V\.'. ,^" r,".". • ' "* • •>• . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . „ . . . "" ' • . . ' * ' * • ' * "• * ;.v. v; .y; vx:: • fOL. 62 McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8,1936 No. 20 COUNTRY CLUB HAD YEAR 9 ' The McBenry Country Club, whose ^hole golf, course is the most popular recreation center in McHenry, has ' completed <r another successful season, with approximately 7,500 players having legistered during the season, in addition to its membership of about 140 golfers. ' The course has been in fine condition and has attracted players from •various localities with Several celebrities entertained here during the summer. Among the famous personalities who have been attracted to McHenry through its golf course are Laurence •Salerno and Edward Daviess, popular Chicago radio singers; Mike Shanahan of Chicago, former world and Olympic weight and hammer throwing champion; three members of the men's world champion figure skating team,"1 who performed at the Morrison hotel Terrace Gardens this summer; Leo Freisinger, present Olympic champion speed skater,; Pat McDonald, professional at the Rolling Green Country •Club, who said that the McHenry Country Club greens were the finest ° he had played on in the Chicago area; A1 Huske, pro at the Butterfield Country Club, who tied the course reccid of 65, previously made by Les Whipple' of Elgin; Gus Fetz, former ial pro, Hairy Morris, which occurred: . about the middle of May." TKfs "was followed by the death of Dr. Bur* ; meister in August and George A. Remke in September. These deaths- r were a distinct loss to the club. -Mrii Morris had been "tpro" almost from the beginning of the club, Remke was • one of the original club members an4 ; ! "i always took a keen interest in alg^^r; tournament ..play and while Dr. Bur•>, • " meister had held a membership in the ? club only a few years he had made many friends who felt his loss. Heavy fall rains have been of in-' estimable value in promoting a luxurious growth of turf on fairways and greens which will enable the course to withstand the rigors of the winter weather and come out in fine shape next spring for another banner season. MRS. HENRY PASSFIELD ANSWERS SUMMONS AT FARM HOME, NEAR VOLO Mrs. Henry Passfield died at her home near Volo on October 2, 1936, at the age of 60 years, 11 months and 24 days and was laid to rest in Woodland Cemetery on Sunday, October 4t Ann Eliza Vasey, born near Voio on October 26, 1875, was the eldest Illinois state amateur champion and | d?"ghter ,°f George and Ann Vasey. -nationally known amateur competitor, She was married to Henry Passfield who played the McHenry course in 69! °f ®sse*' England, on March 10, 1898, strokes. at *Vauke£an- M., and came to live on Various members of the clergy have, plac® known as the Richardson also, been guests, including in addi-1 faLm' ™here she h*ed death.; tion to local clergy, Bishop Hoban ,of , To th's u"10" *ve were Rockiord, Msgr. O'Connor, Aurora, r°in' f^L,- t u ,a£s'ake- .George of Chicago, Joseph and Roy of near Volo and John, who resides at homes Besides her five children she leaves her hust>and and seven grandand other visiting clergy of various denominations from Chicago and other Illinois and Wisconsin cities . Others who have played the course under par are "Sonny" Johnson and chl\A™, two sasters Lucelia Dowell Vale Adams, two promising iocal: «nd Emma Wilson also five brothers, young golfers who have each played j J°bev Bert Tom and Jay Vasey the course in 70, two strokes under l*ls° a h°st ,of^other relatives and friends. Her father, mother, a broth- New Greens er and five grandchildren preceded Several improvements have been ^L'11 death. , made during the year with -a new . ?h«.*as a member of the Volo Ladgreen on No. 3, which has been in itS, J. an a faithful worker in the play since June and a new green on ' 00 * • urch- church No. 17, which will be ready lor play!close? she, fo™ed ^ Volo Cemetery next spring. This new green will i of which she was president lengthen the hole from 465 to 515, ghe also a member of the Volo x r^s jHome Bureau until failing health Despite the dry weather, Albert !orced to re^-.n . , ^ Purvey, gre^nskeeper, has kept the In our honle she Wll! be fondly re course in fi.ne condition all year and SOftETMnG m. The County convention of the Royal Neighbors of America will be spon- ! In our home membered, Sweet memories will cling to h«r name, v •-;.V:..v •'-V~y Those who loved her in life sincerely Will still love her in death just the same. Card of Thanks In this manner we wish to thank our the greens have always remained vel vety green despite adverse weather conditions; . From sixty to seventy caddies have been employed every Sunday, having been given a. course of instructions at the first of the year by the club pro, ... . Leo Stilling, which has enabled them I relatives, neighbors and friends ,to give more efficient service. I ^0l their kind expressions of sym- / - Harry Anderson won the caddy Pa*hy, also for the beautiful floral oftout nament, "Sonny" Johnson qualified Ker'ngs and those who loaned cars of in the state amateur tournament atl. Ped 'n an^ wa^ during the long Decatur and Jfale Adams finished in a1 'l'ness and death of our loved one. We tie for fifth place in the state high SIX PARTIES OFFICIAL UST FOR NOV. 3 PRINT 31,000 BALLOTS IN COUNTY "GOOD NEIGHBORS" When a Democratic picnic committee awards a wonderful prize to a Republican precinct committeeman, that's news. But that is just what happened at the Richmond picnic last"! Sunday. The "good neighbor" spirit | was being followed out to the tune of a $175 refrigerator, and now Danny O'Shea's flat on Riverside Drive- contains this very useful gift. Mrs. O'- Shea is the daughter of Ray Conway, the GOP committeeman, who profited by the generosity of th-.» Democrats at the picnic Sunday. We are informed that a vase of sunflowers is to be found on top of the re" frigerator. . ' V * . GRAND JURY RETURNS 24 sored this year by Fox River Valley Camp, No. 3251, R. N. A., of West McHenry and will be held at the McHenry Community HigW School on Friday, October 9. . .. Mrs. Floribel Vogelj county, president, will open the all-day program at 10 o'clock Friday morning and will preside during the transaction of business, election of 1937 officers and other routine business, while the officers of Fox River Valley Camp, West McHenry, will put on the work of the evening With the oracle, Mrs. Mary Freund, presiding. The school of instruction during the afternoon will be iit charge of the state supervisor, Carrie M. Johnson, who will be assisted by Disrict Deputy Orva H.'Bratzler. The program for the day and the personnel of county officers ^s as follows. Morning Session. 10 a. wL: Introduction of County Officer*. Call to Order--Floribel Vogel Presentation of Flag. Introduction of Supreme OfftCtf >nd District Q^puties. v . Community Singing. Pi ayer--Etta Grashal, Crystal Lake, County Chancellor, Roll Call of County : Reading Minutes of Last Conventiori. Treasurer's Report. Roll call and Report of Camps. r Unfinished Business. : New Business. Reading and Disposing of BilIs. , Communications. ;/ Selection of Next Meeting Plitce.. Election of 1937 Officers. /, Dinner Served at M. E. Church. •• Afternoon Session, 1:30 p. m County Officers in Chairs. Presentation of Flag. Introduction of Distinguished Visitors. Address of Welcome--Peter Doherty, Mayor of McHeni'y. Response--Mabel Peck, Junior Past County President. " Group Singing. ; ' / -.r.~ GOOD PROSPECTS FOR ^ WINTEK WORK. SAY LOCAi. Q0NTHACT0RS McHenry ) go'Camp,- Ko. County Pi-esident--Floribel , V. .Fox River \'*alley Camp, West;, Henry. No. 3251. First Vice-president--Hilda Crj-stal LaW, Cam> No, 53. Second Vice-president--Mabef Hes-sef-V grave, Woodstock. Camp No; 5300. Chancellor--Etta Grashal,- Crystal. . Lake, Carr^p No. 53. : ; . ; Secretary--Mary Freund, Fox River Valley Camp, West MceHnry, Nb. - 3251. ' .•. ^Assistant Secretary--Minnie Thottiasj Algonquin Camp, No. 122. Treasurer--Varina Marshall. River^ view Camp, McHenry, No. 6818. .Musician--Irma Fantzer, Algoniqilin Camp,- No. 122. District Deputy--Orva H. Bra trier, Elgin 111. also wish to thank Rev. Figley of Wauconda for his kind words arid Mrs. Figley for the rendition of two beautiful solos. ' Henry Passfield and FaniUy. FIRST FROST HIT HERE WEEK AGO The first frost of the season occurred last Thursday night when tha mercury dropped to the freezing mark, bringing the ftrst warning of the approach of winter. school tournament and qualified for the Herald & Examiner caddy tournament. Club Champion Carl Schmidt, young golfer from Center, took the Pouse cup, the President's cup, a gold medal for the championship qualifying round . and I finished up the season by winning the club championship itself. < Harold Bacon won the Bank cup, which he will retain for a year, in addition to a geld medal which he will keep permanently. Louis Smith and Elmer Henderson took second and third places in, the tournament for the Bank cup, receiving silver and bronze medals, respectively. The Vice-President's cup was won by John Wrublewski. The Stentrer cup was won by Stanley Hill, who had just bought a membership previous to the start of the cup play. The cups and medals will be presented pext Sunday, October 11. ^ : d4 Death Takes Members the com and because silo filling has Int ermingled with the pleasures oflbeen delayed this year by t*te rains. .McHenry county voters 'wilf have a wide range of candidates to select from at the election on Nov. 3, especially for the national and state offices. | For the choice of members to the general assembly from the Eighth Senatorial district and to the county of-1 fices, the electorate will have only the) candidates of the two major parties, j ^ _ , Candidates certified for places on'able day for Mr. and Mm Horace^ the November 3rd ballot by the state Reading of Spring Grove, as it mark- SPRING GROVE COUPLE MARRIED 60 YEARS Sunday, Octobre 4, was a memor- Accordingr to 1 oca 1 'contractors ike prospects for work during the winter are very good and the summer sea- *or. has seen increased activity in tlie bliilding^ne with rr.any repair jobs as well as new work, including homes, barns and summer cottj^s furnishing employment for locdl tirpenterf and their men. - , • Stephen H. Freund, local contractor- 38 Well as McHenry supervisor, has eight men btisy on jobs' which include the building of a new house for Mr. Hughes, west of Woodstock, a barn on the Charles Pinnow farm south of Crystal Lake, and. the remodeling of the summer home of N. G. Mueller At Pistakee' Bay, which is being built in the new Bavarian style. E. G. Peterson and his men have been busy at Wonder Lake most of the season where they have Deen working with Hanson anil Gebbart,' Chicago contractors. Many cottages have been put up in the various subdivision? at Wonder Lake this summer but the contracts have all been let to Chicago contract- School of Instruction in charge of ors. State Supervisor, Carrie M. John- John P. Weber, another local carson, assisted by District Deputy penter, has been employed at Wonder JUDGE DADY, LAKE. CO., HEARS REPORT J, '• . Twenty-lour indictments were returned against seventeen people in the circuit c urt Tuesday afternoon before Judge Ralph Dady of Waukegan It. was the largest batch of indictments to be returned in open pourt in McHenry county in quite some time. The list of indictments follow: ~ Russell Erett charged with larceny, of aiTauito. He is charged with steal- Orva -H. Bratzler Presentation of Flag /and Seating of Officers--Harvard Camp^ No. 298. Password and RepuUr Opening--Marengo Camp, No, ^.757. ' Balloting--Huntley Camp, No. 4751 Lake, also,-with a Chicago contractor. Early In the spring Mr. Peterson completed a 75-foot sea wall and a 10 by 22 foot cement boathouse on the Chudic property in the Woods subdivision at the north end of the lake and -- . . . , ing -a Ford 'car' from Warren Wakecertfying board are on record in certi- ed ^"e sixtieth anniveisary of their tield of Harvard. The car was parked firffd ballots received at ^the; office of- wedding, as Well as the eighty-sixth at th? Ak,mite factory |n Woodstwk County Clerk Raymond D. Woods. Six political parties are listed as follows: birthday anniversary of Mr. Reading. The double event was observed with Republican, Democratic, Union Pro-.) ®Pen house and during the day and gressive, Socialist-Labor, Prohibition evening many old friends and neighand Socialist bars called to extend greetings and County Clerk WoSds stated that hcj^od ^shes and leave ^ * hon" has placed an order for some 31?l0#W„o^he ^asion, - ballots to be printed. This is approx- L ®ce . ReadJns! ,and _Allce Effie imately 3,000 more than the previous j Garn«r' ^ere marned at SPrin^ ^l »ve presidential election. It is anticipated a large vote will be cast in the county. in 1876, where they have since resided The two children of Mr. and Mrs. Reading, Walter F-, of Brooklyn, Mich., and Mrs. Alice Hardy of Solon Mills, were both present to enjoy the day with their parents. Mr, Reading has been a resident of Spring Grove for 79 years. He' was only seven years when he came to this the season were three sudden deaths, the first of which was that of the gen- As has been the custom for a good many years in McHenry county the Because they were sheltered and Republican list of candidates will approtected by buildings, gardens in peaP in the first column. The Demotown did not feel the effects of the crati'c list will appear, in the second. frost, although through the country The county clerk has the right to destraces of the frost are seen in with- ignate the placing of the; party can- loca]jty wjth hjs paEent8 who wei L, ered vegetation and coloring leaves, duiates m the manner in-which*he among the first of the ear;y the «umac turning red almost .over- looses, ^ • - to occupy land in Richmond township, night, it seemed. . It is generally . the case where a Hon. William- A. McConnell, graiv' It is said that the frost came too cbunty clerk is Democratic the Demo- • . , u lste to injure crops with the corn crop cratic candidates get the "pole posi about past the stage when it would be tion. Where the county clerk is Jteinjured. However, a frost dries up I publican it is always the opposite. In McHenry and Boone counties the Republican candidates will be first..on the frost has had a chance to n&sten the ballot and in Lake county where the drying of sileage corn. <Continued on last page.) McHENRY COUNTRY CLUB father of the present William S. Mc- Connell, was the fi.rst settler "and erected the first building, a log, structure 16 by 18 feet in dimensions. Following him. came the Readings, Gardners, Coles, Noyces, Purdys and others who were associated with the 'early days of the country. Mrs. Reading was the daughter of one of the pioneer Gardners and her brfcther, Alexander Gardner was a school teacher in the early days of the county. I .ooking Toward the 17th Green ATTENDING CONVENTION , ,l{. I. Overton and R.J. Overton left today for Flint, Mich., where they will be the guests of the Buick Motor Co., at a two-day convention. The- plans for the coming year will be discussed by the company and their dealers. The full line of the 1937 Buicks will be shown. Buick is planning on a great yierease in production and from ad vance enthusiasm they have something really fcne to offer. More advanced streamlinging," more room, more power and more economy are a few of the new features being offered. Overton Motor Sales invite the public to view these new creations at their showrooms the middle of nept week. FREE DEMONSTRATION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 We have been appointed exclusive distributors of Armstrong New Beauty Enamel--the Porcelain Type Finish-- and will conduct a Free School of Interior Decoration on the above day. Be sure to come in and «ee how easy it is for anyone to decorate like a professional. Don't forget the date! Saturday, Oct 10. H. E. Bach ft Son, Bivmid* McHtary, QL S» when stolen George Pester of near Alden indicted for grand larceny. He is charged with -stealing a double harness from Joe Gfi-vetta said to be worth about $60. His bond was set at $1500. Floyd Hoover charged with robbery with a gun. The charge is that he stole two gold- watches from James Harris at the point of a gun. Bail was set at $2,500 Walter Glutf charged in-two-indictmi nts with larceffy by bailee. He is charged with disposing of mortgaged property consisting of a bull and four h'olstein -cows worth $250 and owned by Frajik Halstead. -'Bail on each 'charge is $1,000. , Edward Peterson charged in two indictments with grand larceny. In one iridjetment he is charged with taking a gold wedding ring and diamond ring estimate at being worth $150 from Mis.'Richard Ettner of Marengo. In the other indictments he is charged with taking an Elgin pocket watch, gold pin and pocket knife all estimated at being worth $50 from Richard Ettner. Bail on each charge was set at $1,000. liarch Indicted 5 Times Albert Barch is charged with gran-J larceny in ftve indictments. One charged him with taking a revolver, pair cf pliers, knife and a pocketbook containing $3 from Paul Klien of Harvard. c Another indictment charges Barch with taking a $50 gold watch from Ray Nelson. • The third indictment charges Barch with taking a $200 gold bracelet from Martin Nelson. The fourth indictm'ent' ' charges Barch with takj^g a gold watch, stick pin* signet ring and black stone gold ring, all worth about $200 from John Nelson. The fifth indictment charges- Barch with taking a $125 lady's gold watch fr< m Mina Pheifner. Bond in each case was set at $1,000. The Nelsons Ijve near Hartland. Barch has no permanent address although he had worked at the Nelson farm prior to-his arrest. j Conley Indicted Again Stanley J. Conley of Woodstock is charged with forgery in an indictment which claims he forged a $15 check on Joe Miller of Richmond. His bond is $2,500.' He has not been apprehended. Kennth Wyse is charged with forgery in an indictment which claims Draping Charter--Richmond Camp,1 has now been working on two log cab^ No. 448. / j ins in the Deep Spring Woods subdivy^ New Password Drill--Crystal Lake ksion. The cottages are made of inn- Camp, No/53. Initiation---Algon<|tiitt Canip, No. 1?2 Sunshine March . Memorial Servic . No. 5300 tation log cabin siding, tfoe smaller of the two, which is 18 by'24 feet, being constructed with built-in bunks. The Woodstock Cariip, j larger cottage, measuring 22 by 26 feet, consists of four rooms and is Retiring March and Formal Closing-- modernly equipped. (Continaad o* Japt jmc*.) McHenry Camp,.No. 6818. Installation of County Officers. Closing of County Meeting."J Supper at M. E. Church. Evening Session, 7:30 p. m. Call to Order--Oracle Mary Freund. Piesentation of Flag. Introduction of Distinguished Visitors. Reception of Candidates. * Address^--Carrie M. Johnson, State Supervisor, Peoria, Illinois. - Remarks--Visiting Deputies* Regular Closing. .- - Cotanty, Officers Past President--Mabel Peck, Maren- Will Buchert is working en the oW Schiessle house which he moved to his property adjoining his garage and Klling station on Route 12 and will soon have it finished. The house,has been re-sided and the interior will be done over so that the place will be nicely remodeled vinto a comfortable home. The 'Misses Mary"Kent1" and* Janice Buslee of Chicago were weekend' guests of Miss Mary Durland. Mrs. Kate Stoffel spent last- wpek with her sister at Johnsburg. Scientist Lectures At t-Qcal High Stating that science is light, light f electric cell, television lamps, quartz1 is power* and power is making use of'glass, 25 milligrams of radium, floW^ what God has given us, Harry C. | ers and a bust of Lincoln treated with White, philosopher, scientist and lecturer, gave an interesting lecture on "The Wonders of Science," at the High School auditorium Monday afternoon before the studehts of the. high school and Junior high school and a few visiters. The lecture was the first of three entertainment features to be given at the high school during the year. With paraphernalia valued at $45,- radium, electric knife ^and other in- , struments, and a phosphorescent radr ium treated plaque that takes an X-: , ray picture of the hand. In his lecture Mr. White never failed an opportunity to bring- out hid main theme dealing with the pevyer • for good inherent in all of u$ and to help us to understand how to use that power, to instill into the minds of the students the desire for knowledge and 000 to illustrate' his lecture, Mr. White | paid high tribute, to teachfcrs, who, he told of the various steps forward in said; are,the greatest asset to humanthe progress of civilization from the .ity. day that man first developed a med- j His magic word pj^tures and humor ium by which he used artificial light kept his listeners interest*!, from the and established himself master over j youngest to the oldest person presthe powers of darkness until the pres- ent. 1 ent day, when, through the invention j Harry White has a wonderful backof Thomas' A. Edison, mankind has ground fi r' his philosophy. light at the touch of a ftnger. } ; Transport Torpedoed • It "would*be difficult to duplicate; In 1917 his A. E. F.. transport was Mr. White's unique collection of scien- torpedoed and h't> .and hi- companions; tific equipment aiAi yet, his demon- wei^e in the water for hours. He r#- strations, while of greater interest to ceived recogniti n frorli hi> own and the technical, scientifically-minded the French governments for his seTaudience, were so ably and clearly j vices in. the World War. given that they were equally fascinating to the school students. / Traces Progress ' From the primitive whale oil lAmp to the modern 270 amp., light an<^ the high intensity- mercury vapor lamp giving out rays of sunlight, Mr. White traced the progress of the ages and paid high tribute to the inventor, Thomas A. Edison, with whom he worked for fourteen years. Among the paraphernalia used in Sine the close of.the war^Mlr. White has been associated with the Edisorf Lamp works of the General Electric company as supervisor cf Industrial Relations. In this capacity he has l>een in close touch with the leading scientists of the country with who*!» work and experiments he is thoroughly familiar. His lectures could never before he purchased and for the first time in ten years it has become possible to secucv his UeturM Mr. White fcas tfc* aarriaa* i#,.*. <p«frar *a* -katoa*,..