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LEGION POST, AUXILIARY -HELD IMPRESSIVE JOINT INSTALLATION AUG. 1$ A most Impressive Joint installation of the» American Legion Post, "! <Ko. 491, and Us auxiliary unit was ••."^jheld at the Legion Home oil Sat- , tirday evening, Aug. 19. v Commander William Green of ' j^the Legion opened the meeting "^Tfcnd following a short, business Session turned It over to Eddie •ice; Jeannette Vance, carnival; Eddie Myers, child welfare; Julia Hecht, Gold Star; Agnes Buch, legislation; Rose Peaslee, Junior activities; Minnie Green, liaison; Christine Krinn, membership; Ercell Lock, Pan American; fiddle Myers, past presidents' parley; Eleanor Reyi and Shirley Olson, Harold Vycital was installed Commander of the McHenry Legion Post and his wife, Henrietta, was installed as president of the auxiliary unit at impressive rites conducted in the Legion Home last Saturday evening. W:*?. Myers, who accepted the insignia Of junior past president. The installation ceremony was conductby Minni&T J5reen, with Agnes Buch acting as tor sergeant-atarms. * Henrietta Vytital thea accepted the gavel and with it the duties and responsibilities of her new .position. She expressed a sincere gratitude for the distinction bestowed upon her and went on to cknowledge the cooperation of members who contributed to successful effort as leader of £ -v^ tit* oMMtiWMttls* Her serious comments gave the * fleeting i solemn riOM wmeh ma beautifully broken with words of ,41 song. Thomas Morgan accompanied by Glen Welty, sang the Inspirational "If I Can Live." Officers New officers installed ttftlude tke following: Henrietta Vycital, president. ^ Jeannette Vance, first vice-preaiw dent. Lillian Miller, second vice-president. Pearl Nerstad, secretary, prances Matchen, treasurer. Marie Schaettgen, historian. Julia Hecht, chaplain. Eddie Myers, sergeant-at-arms. Mabel Freund, assistant sergeantat- arms. Committee chairmen Include Ihe following; Ethel McGee, oerlcanism and community serrehabilltation; ' Jeannette (Vauee, Girl Scout; Lillian Bolger, Girls' State; Stephanie Wayqne, publicity and radio; Marilyn Lively, Poppy Day; Claire Seeber, sun< shine. Following the auxiliary Installation, President Vycital turned the meeting back to Commander Green who left the responsibilities of the post installation to the instilling officer Lester Siedschlag, of Richmond and installing sergeant- at-arms, Howard West, >*en? lor vice-commander of * Coek partment senior vice-commsa4er, wttS^#onored guest. - v #«. Post Installatlea In the second impressive rite of the evening, Harold Vycital was officially named new commander of the post. The full line of officers installed were as follows: Harold Vycital, commander. E. J. Gausden, senior vice-commander. Herb Reihansperger, junior vicecommander. Henry Tonyan, finance officer.' |Harold P. Owen, historian, pay Page, chaplain. "Andrew Worwick, sergeant-atarms. Robert Seeber, assistant sergetnaat- arms. Peter Nerstad, adjutant. A delicious buffet lunch was Berved following the ceremonies, after which dancing was enjoyed. Elizabeth Pich Buried Saturday The many ffteftts of Mrs. Elisabeth Thelen Pich were saddened last week, Aug. 16, to learn of her death in Augustana hospital, Chi- %cago, where she had been confined for seven weeks. She had been in 'tailing health for a few weeks previous but was able to carry on her business until the day she entered the hospital. The deceased was bora in McHenry on Nov. 28, 1877, and for many years operated a millinery shop in West McHenry. Following her marriage in this city to A,Charles Pich, the couple moved to Chicago, where he was engaged in business. After his retirement Sonic years later, they returned ti: McHenry and Mrs. Pich opened another millinery shop on Green street, where she remained until Jjer death. She was a devout Catholic, lie longing to St. Mary's church am to the Catholic Daughters of Am erica. Remarkably active for her 7*. years, she not only capably cairie< on a successful business but re ,-tained an interest in a number of local activities. Her thoughtful tiess and kindness had won for hei a host of friends during her lonp residence here. . ' Survivors include a sister, Mrs Emma Mason, of Pekin. III., am' two brothers, Arthur and Michael Of Chicago; also several nieces anl % nephews. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago. The body rested at the Georgr Justen A Son funeral home until .Saturday morning, when last rite1 were conducted from St. Mary'? church, with burial in the church cemetery. The Fred Nickels family of Barrington were local callers Saturday evening. Herd From Hickory Creek Tops At State The show herd collected from the Hickory Creek Farms' Hoisteins at McCullom Lake, owned by Howard Foundry Company and managed by A. C. Thomson, came through with two grand champions and seven blue ribbon ratings plus other placlngs in the money *t the recent state fair at Springfield. They completed against top lerds .in the state and herds from Indiana and Michigan. "Border Admiral Jewel", their 1-year-old bull, won first prize in -he aged bull class and was also proclaimed grand champion. "Leelora Man-O-War Buckeye Echo," » 9-year-old aged cow, placed first n a strong aged cow group and vas also named grand champlqn. Closely following her was "Boon ?iek Spring Saladin," who placed bird, and "Elmwood Jule Violet )rmsby", who placed fifth in the iged cow class. "Willow Springs 'rincess Viola," their big, good iddered 2-year-old and a daugher of "Willow Springs Crescent 'rince," one of the main herd sires t Hickory Creek, came through vith a blue ribbon. Another first vas recorded In the best udder lass on their beautiful, dairy- Ike, 4-year-old "Uneeda Delia Golden Pica." Other blue ribbon ratings were von by their dairy herd, their ret-of-slre by "Willow Springs Crescent Prince" and their produce 'f dam by "Leedora Lady Buckeye Echo," the dam of the grand champion cow, "Leedora Man-OWkr Buckeye Echo." First Anmul & Field Meet In McHenry Aug. 27 McHenry's first annual field meet, featuring the thrilling water fights which have attracted hundreds of witnesses In recent years, Is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 27. There will be 'a patade to open festivities at noon, with modern and old fire trucks taking part. The afternoon program will be as follows: Hebron fire department to charge 150 ft. 2% inch line from hydrant and then fronf pumper. Cary fire department inhalator and first aid demonstration. Spring Grove 'ire department will detnonstrate what la done in case the hose coupling threads don't fit the hydrant. Twenty departments will participate In Water fights. Crystal Lake fire department ladder demonstration. Clarence Veaelns of American LaFrance Fire Equipment company will show how to put out a gas fire. Finala of water fights. Members of McHenry's water fight team, which has held the championship in this area for three consecutive years, are Eddie Justed Dick Miller, Jerome Buch, Ted Miller and Harry Ferwerda. " Other members of the local department Include Chief Harold Hobbs, Earl Conway, Tom Diedrlch, Bruce Klonts, Edward Thennes, Robert Thurlwell, William Green, A1 Blake and Hilary Rodenkirch. PXSTAKEE THIRTY YEARS PUBLIC SERVICE NATIVE OF INDIA WILL BE SPEAKER IN CITY TONIGHT " 1 Joseph Nauraine, a native of India, will apeak before'the public in the Methodist church on Tharsday erspipg. Aft. 24, at 8 pjn. Mr. Naurine, a graduate of Ox* J P t . UUN work at the University of Chicago social wwffcrhaa done missionary work In Europe, South America, India and In the Unted States. At present he Is teaching boys at Camp Duncan, Volo. The program is sponsored by the Young Adult group. The public is cordially invited to hear Mr. Nauraine and to partake of Refreshments wh&h follow. the We Offer YN CongntihtMK wm cectalnly jV. who Local residents can't aay Henry H. maintains a year- Plstakee Bay, isn't a <yed-ta-th»- Wool lake area advocate. sU*e« fee m u s t t r a v e l I from Maywood daily, where he is a supervisor in the Public Service Company of Northern Illinois' electric operating department Korn celebrated hia thirtieth anniversary with the utility yeiterday (August 13) as Wis company friends droppat office in Maywood to him. During his career, has been hi electric partment work la western area, Kora' in numerous capadlriiifc; named to his present 1 of this year. As might be favorite hobbles are fishing. He Is a Fair Oak's Masonie 100«, A.F. A A.ML Lodge HAROLD J. BACON MARKS TWENTf^IVt YEARS IN BANKING 1 Not only family and cloee friends but the entire community takes pride In the accomplishments df its native sons and d^iih^is. For this reason the obasrtwsee of Harold J. Bacon's. tiifcpspy-fiftN year In the banklag ^p|M)ea<i la reason tor comment aateag tfeose who have known him atece hla Student days In McHeary. Mr. Bacdn, knows ket|er as "Zeke" since he .waa**.aar 1?obc# student and oa»staa#aA ath)ete at M.C.H.8., begaa ^faiac t#» haaklag Mwlaeaa i»'|MP at wjh^ was thea ths Wast jMnBsaii State bank. After. <ewr Wmttu 1m adv^aoed to assistant eashter aasl 4a IMS was named «asl0sr- «( 4ka Cary state bank. His ability In that pNrtttsa became so well known la tfcfle area that in 1988, when thsnHatorf JMate bank of Crystal Lake:-1 afcaagrd owners, it was natusal that they should select tills seeeeiaM neighbor as cashier. After ttUag sethre charge of the bank «MI proving his capabilities tor * •" tilin the position, Mr. Bacon was promoted to executive vice-president by the bo^rd. He Is the son of Mas. Nellie f$acon of McHenry. Open House At, lohnsburg School The newly cohstructed Johnshurg school will be open for inspection next Sunday, Aug. 27, at which time all residents of the community and friends are Invited to be present Lunch will be served in the large basement room from 4:30 to 7:30 pjn. A spacious campus, extensive Playground space, and an imposing building extending out in two long wings are only the outside fe»(are» of the beautiful new school. Eight classrooms, each etmipped.wlth new desks for teacher and pupils, are made inciting and cheerful not only by sufficient window space und modern lighting facllttiafc but also by a harmonious JhMpd Of colors on the walls nn'o (loon. Each classroom presents' a different blend of color fchcxpe. Gray metal lockers i» the rejgt? aoatrallee the gay patterns wall and floor. The large gynMMaluin and auditorium, with adjoistag shower and wash rooms, will be of interest to everyone. All tho«e children who are entering the first grade this fall and any student who will be attending the Johnsbnrg school for the first time should register at the SiBters' home on Monday or Tuesday, Aug. 28 and 29. Classes will be conducted in five of the classrooms, with the faculty members as follows: Sister M. CharUtte, grade 1; Sister M. A1-, bcrita, grade 2; Sister M. Krna, grades 3 and 4; Sister M. Luicella, grades 5 and 6; Sister K. Llna, grades 7 and 8. G4KAGE FIRE "Fll^mea were called to litlymoor about 10:30 Wednesday morning of UUs week to extinguish flames wtiteh threatened to destroy a two«Bar garage. Defective electric wiriag was blamed for the fife. Lees than $200 damage resulted, Including water soaked items which were In storage. The garage waa located on the property of ' diaries Hackstaedt, Center avenne and West blvd. KXC0TEKS IK HOSPITAL Mir. Mid- Mrs. George Oeffling, Sr., at Johasburg received a letter this past week from their son, George, Jr., written from his hospital bed in Japan. He informed tkfNK that he is recovering nicely asf added that on July 20 he was made private first class. George was wounded in recent weeks in the Korean fighting, having -been shot in the face. Miss Madeline Freund has been visiting friends in Cincinnati, O. Nead rubber stapi»sT I|S*sr «t The Plain dealer. * v"i; - Mrs. Julia Phaltn has beei* busy this past week receiving the best wishes and congratulations of her friends and large family on her eightieth birthday anniversary. The actual date occurred Monday, Aug. 21, but a family picnic was held oa the Phaltn lawn Sunday, when most members could be present " Julia Powers was born in 1870 about six miles south of McHenry, near Ridgefleld. She was married to John Phalin by Rev. Fr. O'Neill in old St. Patrick's church on Feb. 24, 1892. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with open house in 1942. As newlyweds the Phalins settled on the old homestead where they resided for two years before moving to a nearby farm. There they remained for thirty-three years before moving to their attractive home on Richmond Road twenty-five years ago. One need only to see Mrs. Phalin and visit with her for a short time to realize the truth In the statement that more people are staying younger longer. 8he remains both in appearance and personality, a charming lady who at 80 is enjoying life quite as much as she has done for many years. She is an active member of the Altar and Rosary sodality of St. Patrick's church and also belongs to Riverview Camp, R.N.A. When she is not entertaining some of her family or friends, Mrs. Phalin finds time for a few hobbles, including crocheting and caring for choice plants. Present at Sunday's picnic were seven of her eight children and most of her twenty-six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The children are Mrs. Albert (Eleanor) Foley. Mrs. Robert Knox. Thomas. George and Harold of McHenry; Howard of Wilmette and Mrs. James Mahoney and M>s. Harry Anderson of Chicago. Only Howard Phalin was unable to attend but called from fHsewhere in the United States, where he Is on business* ACCIDENTS CAUSE DEATHS OF TWO WELL KNOWN IN McHENRY COMMUNITY . Auto tragedies took the Uvea ef two persons well known la UUs community during the paat -week. Last Friday morning Earl Turner, Jr., 12 years old, ama killed shortly after 8 o'clock when a track in which he was riding1 with his father, Earl Turner, Sr.,' was completely demolished by a passenger train on the Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul A Pacific line at the Hebron Tower road crossing, three miles northeast of that community. The younger Turner waa dead when witnesses reached him, 100 feet from the crossing. His father suffered shock, cuts and bruises and was treated at Lakeland hospital, Walworth. The front end of the truck was struck by the train and carried more than fifty feet before dropping off. Part of the twisted metal was carried as far as a mile. Witnesses said they did ndt hear any warning whistle of the approaching train, which waa traveling southeast.. Turner driving south, evidently faded to see or hear the train as it reached the crossing, which is unobstructed but Is protected only by a crossarm warning sign. The Turners, residents of the Johnsburg community until moving to Lake Geneva a year ago, were enroute to Crystal Lake, where the elder man is employed by a construction company. The body was removed to the Ehorn funeral home in Richmond, where a coroner's jury was sworn in. The inquest was continued to a later date. The body was then brought to the George Justen A Son funeral home, where it remained until Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock, when rites wece conducted from St. John's ohurcb. Johnsburg, with burial In the church cemetery. An uncle of the deceased, A)rlyn Turner, was killed la action la the Buropeaa theatre daring the last war aad his body was returned tor has la 1 here last year. Three dags In the back of the trash were lost in Friday's crash. TW were found dead beside the tracks aad it was believed that another had crawled away after being injaaed. or had run off when it became frightened. Kfelard Green The seeoed death in six weeks was recorded in the James P. Green family of Woodstock when Richard Green, 21, was killed in an automobile crash at 6 o'clock last 8uaday morning. His sister, Lorraine, 26, died in an auto accident on July 6. According to state police, the car was traveling west on Rt. 176, about a mile east of Rt. 31. They estimated from the more than 150 feet it skidded that the car was proceeding at a high rate of speed and that the driver, Joseph P. Matlak, 32, of Chicago, could not make a turn In the road. The auto turned over three times, each time striking a tree. Green's body was found about sixty feet from the first tree, bringing Coroner Ehorn to the conclusion that the youth was thrown from the car at this point and probably Instantly killed. Others riding in the car included Mr. and Mrs. Edward Paulsen Of Wauconda and Stanley Torgeson of Woodstock. All were taken to the Woodstock hospital for treatment. ' The body of Green was taken to the Stafford funeral home in Woodstock, where it. rested until 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, when 1S&; rites were conducted from St. Mary's church in that city, with Interment In Calvary cemetery. Survivors include) the parents; three sisters, Mrs. Shirley Schroeder of Dubuque, la., Mfrs. Rita Schroeder, Chicago, and Rosemary at holne; also one brother, James, hi the navy. Mrs. Green is the former Vtaaces Kaint (f fenfa Cetta. Warren Jones Won Medal At Festival Warren Jones Is the proud possessor of a beautiful medal awarded for his performance in the preliminaries of the Chicagoland Music Festival, held last Saturday night at Soldier's Field. He was awarded second place among the lyric tenors from cities and communities outside Chicago which did not hold their own contests in the summer. The young singer appeared before three judges in the Palmer House Friday evening, Binglng the required numbers, the recitative "Ye People Rend Your Hearts," and the aria, "If With All Your Hearts," both from Mendelssohn's "Elijah". On Friday evening, Aug. 25, he will present a fifteen minute period of songs as part of a program to be given by several young artiste at the Chicago fair. This will be presented between 6 and 7 o'clock qp ttie central stage at the fair. REGISTRATION AT HIGH SCHOOL 28-29 v ^ JUcord Number Of ptudenis Expected , fo SMk Enrollment Final registration for McHenry high school students will take place at the scnool Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 28 and 29. The seniors will register from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and juniors from 1 to 3:30 p.m., on Monday. On Tuesday the sophomores will register from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and the freshmen from 1 to 3:30 p.m. To facilitate registration, clasa period assignments have been .made by the office. No changes will be permitted unlets?, necessary. Students will be given algss assignments and bus route schedules on registration day. They should also be prepared to purchase books and locks and take care of their towel service fee. Busses will leave the city early enough on the opening day of school, Sept 6, to have high school students back for the 1 o'clock session. Grade students will be brought in for first classes at 1:80 and will be returned at the regular dismissal hour. Local school busses are expected to serve approximately 700 students this year, with one new driver added, Joseph Diedrich, Jr. Teachers' meetings will be held «n Tuesday morning, Sept. 5, with a general meeting in the high school auditorium for faculty members of both schools at 8:30 Following, there will be separate meetings in each building, at which time preparations will be made for afternoon sessions. One important change is noted in the consolidated school program. The Lily Lake attendance unit will care for only the first four grades this year, fifth grade students reporting to the grade school building in McHenry. Kladergaitea A temporary division of the kindergarten will be made as follows: Children who were 5 years old in the monthB of December, January, February or March will attend afternoon sessions in the kindergarten building. This class will meet for the- first time Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 1:30 until 3 p.m. There will be two morning classes. Children who have birthdays in the months of April. May June or July will meet in the grade school kindergarten, while those with birthdays in August, September, October or November will meet in the kindergarten building. Morning classes will meet for the first time Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 9 to 11 a.m. Great increases in both the grade and high school are anticipated this fall, but since the final count is contingent upon so many factors, it is impossible to estimate the total until after Sept. 5. An immunisation program which would take place before the opening of school has been agitated by some parents. While this is not possible, it is hoped that such a program may be moved up on the calendar year, possibly to the middle of next month. This program provides a combination of diphtheria, small pox, whooping cough and tetanus. It is suggested that those moving to this con^ffBnity who have not been ineluded in such a program may benefit from discussing the children's needs with their own physicians previous t« SFrtut of m rrotrim' JOLLY BOYS-GIRLS CAMP ON FORMER SAAL ESTATE ENDS SEASON LABOR DAY! The McHenry area Is^faat be-tory of delinquency. I&e coming a summer paradise for un-opens on July 1 and every tan fortunate children and one of thedays to two weekf a new groap largest and most popular institu-arrives for a similar period atfil tions of philanthrophy to bear thlsLabov Day. out is the Jolly Boys and Girls Originally, about 1,500 childrs* ThiB large main building at the Jolly Boys and Girls Summer School Camp at Pistakee Bay houses the kitchen and dining room and also contains a apacicaa chapel where masses are SM|A each Sunday morning. Bummer School Camp on Pistakee Bay. The camp is a project of the Italian Welfare Council, of which headquarters are at 20 East Jackson blvd., in Chicago. The Council itself is now in its sixth year, made up of business and professional men in the Chiwere cared for during J but making adequate proviatsCler this great number was dSSi|M& impossible and during the laat two years between 500 have been accommodated tar Ilia: two-month period. There is a counselor for afavy No words are necessary--their faces express the delight which these youngsters experience during their vacation at the summer camp. This outside pdbl is just one of the fsillMhia far recreation provided for these. - cago area whose charitable contributions make possible the carrying out of such projects as the local camp. A board from the Council directs the institution'^ activities, all members donating their services for the satisfaction which only such acts of charity can give. The main building itself, with its ' massive pillars and snow white coat of paint, has been a Bay landmark for many years. It is the former Saal estate, owned by the late Henry G. Saal. who resided there during the 'twenties. In September, 1939, it opened as the Pistakee Bay School, a select, private school for boys founded by Major Edward Bouma, instructor at Morgan Park Military Academy for the twenty years previous. When the Italian Welfare Coun-> col purchased the site in 1946, it began operating as a summer camp for underprivileged boys and girls and served year 'round as a home for aged people. However, the latter accommodation was a temporary one and of late only the camp has been in existence, ("on aril's Board The board chosen from the Council, of which E. J. Chesrow is president, selects the boys and girls who will attend summer camp from underprivileged city children. Some come from private honies, others from orphanages and in many cases there is a histen children and other sonnel includes a life guard, instructor, arts and craft tor, cook and assistant Art has acted as camp director the past two years and Joeqpfc A*- monda has been custodian staaa it was started. A trained nurse la present throughout the rsiaplft period. The large main building |Msr houses the kitchea aad dia|aii room. It also has a very lofply chapel, where Rt Rev. of McHenry officiatea at each Sunday morning, all nationalities are ' re| and the camp is operated non-denominational large percentage of are of Catholic faith, the specially built chapel. The lodge building baa am a*tft and craft room and an where movies are shown where the children and entertain at evening progfasM* There is also an outdoor ming pool on the grounds. Fourteen cabins have structed on the grouada to sleeping facilities. Each ten children and one Not the least to regret tkft)Jfe» proach of Labor Day and tile fall season are the summer viattoVe to# the Jolly Boys and Girla camp* for the day marks the end of »; pleasurable and edacational tion period. •4 4 f$i WM Lt CoL Gonseth Named To Post At Ft Monmouth Pistakee and McHenry friends of Lt. Col. Jules E. Gonseth, Jr., will he interested to learn that the young man, formerly aignal 1 McHenry police departmeat officer of the 7th division in Jap-! ing another hit McHenry Pofce Solved Hit-Ron Mystery Sunday _ The mystery of a hit aad rag accident was cleared up last Sua-» day morning in McHenry. with the an, has been appointed technical operations officer at Coles signal laboratory. Ft Monmouth, N. J. He is the son of Col. and Mrs. Jules K. Gonseth, Sr., of Woodlawn Park, formerly of Pistakee Bay. where their two sons resided with them for several years. Col. Gonseth received a BS in electrical engineering at the University of Illinois in 1934 and was jusoeiated with the Automatic Electric Company in Chicago from 1934 to 1940. Called to active duty with the army in 1940, he served In the office of the chief signal (continued oa page^-IT: The mystery surrounded tlMjp disappearance of a motorist whoaa . car struck another driven by John R. Davidson. 45. of Elmharet eft the evening of July 31. abeat half mile south of the Farm tavern, on Rt 31. The cars swiped and Davidson's elbow badly injured by the side view mirror on the other car. He is still confined to an pital but expects to b within ten days or two Davidson's insurance figuring the clearing of a 1.000 to shot. tnftrSiSd