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Musin' Xy:- ]:- -t •X,' fend ' 8 ^ 1 l i t e r s Meanderin1 £££==^S=3== Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig W. Kac* uffl of 901 Golf View Road attended the dinner at the Germania club on Tuesday evening in honor of Dr. Konr&d Adenauer chancellor of the West German republic. C 'Members of Cub Scout Pack 88* are eagerly awaiting- their rti* annual Mardi Gras, which is. being held at the local high school Friday evening, April' 31. at 8 o'clock. The public is incited and those who are "behind the scenes" in planning the event assure everyone a most enjoyable evening. / Boy Scouts of treop 76 of Island Lake have distinguished themselves twice in recent weeks in successfully fighting fires in^ the Griswold Lake area. Last week a fire started in Riverdale subdivision at Burton's Bridge and the high wind carried it across the channel. The entire troop turned out and fought the fire in the woods bade of the Le Villa Vaupell subdivision untU U wu extinguished. Previous^?, tliey put out a fire in a house at Island Lake. Mrs. Gertrude Ford has taken over management of the "Little Chef' restaurant on Riverside Drive, the opening having taken plice last Saturday. April 18. A chef from Chicago has been engaged to cater to the epicurean desires of the local public. The Woman's club benefit card party April 15 was so successful that (200 will be added to the library fund. About 150 members and . guests played cards and purchased from the pantry of home prepared foods. The party was one of a series of benefits conducted by the club tor the purpose of completing the remodeling of the Tesch building, which will house a fine collection of books now in the possession !# the library .organization. To date, $312.86 has been collected in the Cancer Crusade now being conducted in this community. This represents money turned in by thirteen workers and in one business area. In all, fifty-eight workers are busy throughout the city and surrounding area. They hope to surpass last year's whtfth was $1,018. , \ A few weeks ago on an early morning television program a few of the cattle were shown that Dr. Milton L. Smith of Chapel Hill farm had shipped into the Chicago stock yards. The steers wjpre shown as good examples of well fed cattle. The manager of the Fox Lake theatre this week informed Dr. Smith that the animals were to be in a newsreal that would be shown there beginning Suogfty, April 26. When you come rightdown to it, the reckless driver is very rarely wreckless. McHENRY REALTY TO OPEN Ilf WEST McHENRY SECTION Atty. R. A. Stueben announces the opening of McHenry Realty at 510 Main street, West McHenry, on Friday, April 24. Mr. Stueben will act as real estate broker and will conduct his law practice from the same address. In the near future, he will be joined in business by Donald Howard, who will be associated in the capacity «f real estate salesman. Mr. Stueben, .a graduate of Northwestern University School of Law in 1940, was admitted to the bar the same year. He has been a resident of McHenry for i t»ro years.-*- His future partner, Mr. Howard, has resided in this community most of his lift. CITY HKTNM TUESDAY ONE QUEIEST M YEARS; JOHNSON WINNER M ONLY WARD McHenry experienced one cf its quietest elections in many years last Tuesday when only 206 voters went to the polls in three city wards to re-elect George Freund to his^ second term, as mayor with 183 votes. Also re-elected were Earl R. Walsh for city clerk, Thomas F. Bolger for city treasurer and Leo ,G. Rothermel for alderjuon of the third ward. Elected to his first term of Office was Donald Johnson, who won over Glenn D. Dixon in Me- Henry's second ward, the vote being sixty-five for Johnson and seventeen for Dixon. Also elected for the first time was Edward L. Buchert, who was unopposed in th^ first ward. He received fifty-seven vatep. Mayor Freund collected a total of 183 of the 206 voted cast distributed as follows: Ward 1, 55; ward 2, 68; and ward 3, 60. R. J. Overton received nine Write-in votes for mayor, thiee in the first want and six in the second. Glenn Wattles received two votes for mayor in the second ward, also on a write-in A few write-in votes were also recorded for aldermen. Richard Weber's name was written in on one ballot in Ward 1 and George Steilen received three in ward 3. Top Vote Ctetfeer Earl Walsh, who has held the post of clerk for a number of years, was top vote getter of the day with a total of 191. He received fifty-eight in -ward 1, seventy-three In ward 2 and sixty in ward 5f. Thomas Bolger received fiftyeight votes in ward 1, seventythree in ward 2 and fifty-seven in ward 3 for a total of 138 for treasurer. It was natural that voting was heaviest in ward 2, where the only contest was scheduled' for the post of alderman. MASONIC LODGE HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBERS APRIL 2i A memorable evening will be spent at the local Masonic >dge on Saturday, April 25, when two fifty-year members will b? honored by being presented with appropriate pins. The two men are Charles Schmebser of Rt. 4, McHenry, and Theodore L. Grot of Ottawa, 111., a former local resident who still maintains his membership with the McHenry lodgte. Dinner will be served that evening, after which two third degrees will be conferred. All Masons are urged to attend to honor these long time members. Mr. Schmelzer was born in Germany 87 years ago, on May 21, „1866. He was a Chicago fireman for twenty-two years and eight months, after which he came to McHenry in 1913 and began farming near Bull Valley. He is a former member of Golden Rule lodge of Chicago and became a Mason Nov. 3, 1903. Mr. Ofo^, is,, a native of Denmark, where he was borit 86 years ago, on March 26, 1867. He became a" master Mason on April 25, 1903. Even when he moved away, Mr. Grot retained local membership and/ interest in the McHenry lodge and is looking forward to a reunion with old friends on Saturday evening. SIXTY-DAY 8ENTEN0B • Frank Koepke, 18, of the Pistakee Bay area, was sentenced to sixty days in the county jail early this week by Judge Henry Cowlin. He was said to have broken probation on an earlier conviction. Koepke was arrested for taking a jewelry box from~ the car of Burt Harrison. X Township Officials Take Officfe ^ Parents' Night Tuesday, April 28 An invitation has been extended to eighth grade pupils. and their parents to attend &nnu4 Parents' Night , at the McHenrf high school on Tuesday evening, April 28, at 8 p.m. All parepts are urged to attend with their son or daughter. An explanation' of the coursj of study will be given, as well as a list of extra-curricula!* activities. The student will then be registered for next year. \ The meeting Is important foj next year's freshman, who will become acquainted with fpoult£ members and also with theijf new s u r r o u n d i n g s . P a r e n t * ? Night, held in McHenry for sevV eral years, has proved beneficial in helping these young people to make a better adjustment to their new environment. News About Our Servicemen Patrick Krohn, stationed at Presidio de -Monterey, Calif., writes a letter of thanks for the weekly paper. - "I certainly am grateful to the American Legion and the many persons who make it possible for me to receive the Plaindealer. I really appreciate it when the mail clerk calls out "Paper for Krohn." News from McHenry is always good news. "I am studying at the Presidio de Monterey, located right on the Pacific ocean. The weather and the scenery are "terrific" but Illinois is the state for me. "In closing, I again wicfc to thank you Tor the mnxy nours of pleasure and relaxation I get from reading the local paper. "Sincerely yours, "PATRICK C. KROHN* Corp. John L. Mercure of Mc Henry has been discharged from the Army at Fort McClellan, Ala. He entered the Army in April, 1951. His wife, the foiv mer* MiaeJoaff E. Ho* of-Chicago. resides at Rt. 5, McHenry. His parents are Mr. and Mrs Thomas L. Mercure, also of Rt. 5. YOKOSUKA, Japan iflefcently reported for duty at U. S. Fleet activities here was Jack W. Rieke, storekeeper second class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Rieke of 340 Country Club drive, McHenry, and husband of the former Miss Anita P. Scott of Long Beach, C&lif. Prior to entering the Navy in August, 1946, Rieke was graduated from Senn high school. V". \ ; v Max Kolin photo picture was taken k township officials were sworn into office earlier this month. Left to right, they are Srbre Whiting, Charles Adams, Arnold Rauen and Albert Krause, justices of the pea«6; Harold Aim, constable; Gerald Elberson, justice of the peace; Fred Marks, constable; H. Walter Anderson, town clerk; Sigurd Jacobsen, Elmer Murphy and Frank C. Meyer, constables. TOM DII66AM GUEST SPEAKER AT CHAMBBt OF COMHBtCE DINNER; NAME MARK DAY COMMITTEE HEADS WATCH FOR SHOPLIFTERS A number of McHenry business men have reported numerous cases of shoplifting in the city in recent weeks. Local police, in an effort to stop the practice, will be keeping an even closer vigil in the (fays ahead and promise severe punisliiimHf to those who are caught. Hie grist majority of members ofx the Chamber of Commerce are planning on attending the dinner meeting scheduled for Monday evening, April 27, at 6 p.m. at the Legion Home, when Tom Duggan, popular sportscaster, will be guest speaker. Tickets, previously reserved for members only, are now available for wives or guests. Those who secured tickets soon after they went on sale may now obtain additional ones by contacting Charles Vycital or Jack Buckie. Arrangements for reservations should be made by Friday of this week. Mr- Duggan, who is heard nightly, Monday through Friday, on radio and every night but Saturday on television, credits the Armed Forces radio service for launching his microphone career. He joined the U. S. Marines in 1943, saw service in the Pacific area and toward the close of the war talked himself into a job with the Armed Forces radio in China. He Immediately won himself a host of fans among GIs and after the war decided to stay in radio. He - became chief announcer at a California station and later left this post to become a freelance sport scaster. A former athlete.-ha stands 6 feet 2 inches, weighs MO pounds, has brown hair and blue eyes. He played semi-professional football after leaving school and today keeps his waistline trim by strenuous workouts with handball, swimming and golf. Hold Installation Installation of newly, elected officers and discussion of business will follow the talk by Mr. Duggan. At last week's luncheon meeting, Floyd Covafl, new ]resident of the organization, was named chairman of general arrangements for Marine Day. Other committee appointments, most of which have been confirmed, are the following: Queen contest, Mary Kauss; program, Albert S. Blake and Jack Buckie; race, Russ Switzer and Peter Seyl; parade, C. H. Duker; equipment, Walter Carey; publicity, William Burfeindt; seating and admission, A. P. Freund and George P. Freund; parking and traffic, Harold Aim and Harold Hobbs; safety and first aid, Dan Justen and Edward Coates; ( carnival, Harold Steffan and Herb Reihansperger; special attraction, Gifford Markeson; concession, Albert Barbian; water parade, George Kramer; oospmittac, George KleinhShs. BROOKLYN, N. Y. (FHTNC) --Recently reported to , the attack aircraft carrier USS Wasp for duty was Wilbur E. Dreher, Jr.. airman, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur E. Dreher of Slocum Lake, Williams Park, Route 2, McHenry. Before entering the Navy in Dec., 1950, he attended Wells high school. The wasp is at the CT.il. Naval Shipyard here. Three McHenry young mer recently inducted are now well started on their basic training. They are Gerald (Jd$&) Wegener, Paul Brefeld, Jr., and Donald Brown, who were inducted March 23. His family has received word that Gerald is taking his initial training at Camp Gordon, '"Ja. He is the third in his» family to enter service. Richard Hlller of Johnsburg is now stationed at San Antonio. Texas. His address is 3744 proflight squadron, class 54-03C-D2. Lackland, A. F. B., San Antonio. WITH THE FIRST MARINE AIRCRAFT WING IN KOREAMarine Pfc. Wayne C. Kraus, 21, of McHenry has arrived at a forward air base of the First Marine v Aircraft Wing in Korea and is serving with Headquarters Squadron 12. On arriving in Japan, Pfc. Kraus was flown to his new unit in Korfeft. FIRE CAUSED GREAT DAMAGE TO MORGAN STORE . Friends of the William Morgan family of Elkhorn, Wis., will be sorry to learn of a tragic fire --the worst in recent years in that city--wrich caused thousands of dollars of damage to a building which housed the King A Morgan drug store. Five firemen were overcome as they fought to combat the flames. William Morgan, co-owner of the drug store, is the husband of the former Marie Miliar of McHenry. 4 Daylight Savings Time Goes Into Effect Sunday, April 26 The time is here again when ^McHenry residents and those of most suburban communities will lose an hour of sleep next Saturday night as they turn their clocks ahead on* hour when retiring. Daylight savings time begins, officially, April 26. The annual change of time is just one more indication that tfie summer vacation season is at hand. Working people find the extra hour of (inylight convenient in planf ning leisure hour entertainin ent in the evening. PROGRAM HONORS PONTIFICATE OF POPE PIUS X At St. Mary's Catholic church, McHenry, a program honoring the Glorious Pontificate of Pope Pius X and to commemorate the issuance of His "Motu Proprio" was conducted on Wednesday of this week. The day's program began, at 9 o'clock with the Gregorian Chant High Mass sung by the children in the church. The Proper of the Mass was sung by the ladies of the adult choir, followed by a sermon by Rev. Fr. J. E. Reuland. The choir selected "Laudate Dominum," for t h e o f f e r t o r y s e l e c t i o n a n d "Christus Vincit" for the recessional. The afternoon., portion began at 1 o'clock in the school hall, with selections by members of St. Mary's school orchestra. The group numbers were as follows. Violins, "There is Music in the Air;" Bb and Eb saxophones, "Bells of St. Mary," clarinets, "Pilgrim's Chorus" and "The Little Brown Church;" cornets, "Abide With Me;" flutes, "Rock of Ages." A panel discussion followed by members of the eighth grade, their subject being the life of Pius X. Arlene Wijas acted as chairman, and members of the panel include James Clark, Robert Eckland, Mary Jo Obenauf, »Rosemarx DgMutl^ Carol Jtearek and Annette Smith. ^ The music program was resumed upon conclusion o i the discussion, with the numbers, "Immaculate Mary" for Eb saxophone and "Star of Hope" cornets. Choir girls offered various chants and the school children sang a hymn in honor of Blessed Pius X. The finale consisted of cornets playing "Onward Christian Soldier." M.T.RA. Wins Support Of Clergy The McHenry Township Recreation association received the enthusiastic support of local pastors at a meeting of directors held last Thursday evening, April 16, at the home of J.' A. Roesch. Eleven of the eighteen directors were present. The president opened the meeting with a welcome to the guests, after which he gave a brief summary on how the organization came about and expressed the feeling of the existing board for the need of the blessing of the clergy for the success of the corporation. After some time was spent in clarifying and describing the various purposes of the organizations, Mrs. Betty Dunn read t h e s u b m i t t e d b y - l a w s . The president then appointed Arnold Raucn, Dan Creamer. J. Schmitt, and Eafl R. Walsh to study them and make recommendations for approval. Pastors present included Rev. J. Elliott Corbett of the Community Methodist church, who advised the securement of good personnel for best results. Rev. Carl Lobitz of the Zion Lutheran church said he believed parent participation makes for a successful program. Rev. Liberty of the Bible church asked concerning the financing of such a program and just where the organizatu n would function. Rev. Fr. John M c G o w a n of St. Patrick's church expressed an interest in softball facilities and seemed enthusiastic over the possibilities of the venture. Rt. Rev. Msgr. C. S. Nix of St. Mary's parish shared some of his opinions with the board, based on long experience. He laughingly told of hisown younger days and said he believed youth today is more demanding than formerly. He expressed the belief that mom and dad should tighten up on discipline, adding that fun can be had without demands made by young people today. The business meeting was concluded in the form of a. motion that the clergy present the M.T.R.A. program to their people in a way they saw fit. THREE FIRES IN COMMUNITY OVER PAST WEEKEND Three fires occurred in the McHenry area during the past week and one caused damage estimated in excess of $500. About 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon, volunteers were called to Oakhurst subdivision, where an overheated pipe caused damage to the wall of a small home. The owners, summer residents of this community, had come from the city to their home on Sunday but were not t.heie when the fire broke out. Flames were discovered by neighbors. Quick response on the part of the firemen prevented fi#the.r damage to the house. Saturday morning about 11 o'clock volunteers we'e called to extinguish a fiiv whi?h Started in a slew in Oakhurst subdivision. About 4:15 in the afternoon, a grass fire WRS reported in a field near the intersection of Rt. 120 and the Wonder Like blacktop road. SENIORS PRESENT ANNUAL PLAY ON FRIDAY, MAY 8 '4 Only two weeks retrain Imtll this year's senior class presents its annual play, which is "Our Hearts Were Young And Gay." The presentation is scheduled for Friday evening. May S, in the school auditorium, starting at 8:15 o'clock. The cast of seventeen includes Gil Mercure, Pat Owen, Jennifer Houda, Harvey Sand, IJene Bassett, Bill Pierce, Val Cappell. Stan Aim, Lyle Davidson, Pat Goranson, Arlene Thiele, Bill Landgren, Marya Bousser, Mary Nye, Barbara Glorney. Craig Baldwin and Charles Brooks. ANNUAL CEMETERY MEET The annual meeting and election of officers of the Woodland Cemetery association will be Jheld Wednesday, May 6, at 8 p.m. at 208 Main street. Lot owners, are requested to be present. i* DEDICATE SCHOOL A long anticipated pleasure was realized last Sunday when the Zion Lutheran congregation of Marengo dedicated the nev.' grade school building. The Zion school was planned to accommodate two functions, the school and the soeial requirements of the church. The dining room and kitchen in the basement will seat from 300 to 400 persons. STATION ROBBED Anderson's service station in West McHenry was robbed of a substantial sum of money last week Friday. The robbery was reported to the sheriff's office. Thomas A. Bolger, Twenty-Two Years la Legislature. Buried One of the community's most respected residents and one of McHenry's most promirfent native sons, Thomas A. Bolger, died last Thursday noon, April 16, at the Villa Rest Home, Pistakee Bay, where he had been a patient for the past six months. He had been in poor health for . five and^one-half years. Mr. Bolger, who would have been 66 years of age on the day of his funeral, was born April 20, 1887, on a farm in Nunda township where he lived his entire lifetime. A son of Walter and EUen Knox Bolger, he was a graduate of the McHenry high school and of Ellis Business college. For twenty-two years he helped shape the future of his home state, having been elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1930 as a Democrat. From then until his retirement last year, he was re-elected ten times and served the Eighth district (Lake, McHenry and Boone counties). Following a stroke suffered in 1947, he served his last two terms with aid of a wheel chair. Because of his integrity in office, he acquired a host of friends from the ranks of both the Democratic and Republican parties. Proof was the 1950 election, when he polled the highest vcte of the four candidates at the general election in this traditionally strong Republican district; During his long service to tlM state, he served on all important committees, including the chairmanship of revenue and ap^- propria tions. His keen knowledge of spending cf state funds earned , him the nickname of "watchdog of the treasury." He was also active in agricultural and education work in Springfield. Of all his endeavors, he took most pride in his part in obtaining the TB sanitorium this district, located in Waukegaa. Mr. Bolger served on the local high school board and acted as president at the time the old portion of the present building was built. He was a lifelong member of St. Patrick's pariah, serving, as trustee until U» death. . ' He was also a member aivl past grand knight of the Knights of Columbus, a member of J*e Catholic Order of Foresters and of the Holy Name society. Survivors include ten children. Mrs. Richard (Vivian) Eastman of Naperville,pMrs. Edwin (Eleanor) Sullivan of Woodstock.' Walter J., Mrs. Richard (Mabel) Weber, Thomas F„ William J., Mrs. Harold (Grace) Stilling, Mrs. George (Ann) Miller, Mrs. Riohard (Margaret) Carey and Rita A of McHenry; also twenty-one grandchildren; two sisters. Sister Mary Henry. B.- V.M., of Milwaukee, Wis., and Mrs. Mary Evans of Woudstock. His wife, Grace Doherty Bolger, and two brothers, John A. and Edward, and a sister, Mary Agnes Bolger, preceded btia J% d e a t h . ; \ a n / ^ The body rested at the Peter M. Justen funeral home until Monday, April 20, when services were held from St. Patrick's church. Interment was in the church cemetery. r Two nephews, Jbtm Bolgier and Robert Evans, served as acolytes for the funeral rite. & u • *¥' .. * vi'i Much Damage Reported In Crash Of Two Autos Cars driven by Walter Mslecke and Richard White, 16, both of McHenry, collided near the Lakemoor school on Rt. 120 last week Wednesday. Both cars were damaged, the Malecke auto estimated at $400 and the ,White car at $300. According to state police, both cars were traVellng in the same direction and White * struck Malecke in the rear as Malecke slowed down to make a turn. BLOOD BAMK TO VISIT McHENRY WBNESDAY. APRIL 29; DONORS RffOIIT TO YJ.W. CLUB 7-8 PX The BlOod Bank, one of the most humanitarian programs carried out today, will make another visit to McHenry on Wednesday, April 29, located af the V. F. W. clubhouse. The hours are from 2 to 8 p.m. Whole blood and blood plasma are essential to the security and well being^of the nation, as most folks know. Every able American citizen is therefore urged to recognize that his blood, which can be given harmlessly and Dainle8sly, is literally a matter of life or death to fellow Americans. Any person between the ages of 18 and 60 with a good health record can spare a pint of blood ->nce every two months without \ny trace of harm. Donors should not Ringwood Man Hurt In Crash At Lakemoor According to a state.police report, James Lennon, 23, of Ringwood, was injured and taken to the Woodstock hospital for treatment after an accident on Rt. 120 Friday night, two miles east of McHenry, near Lakemoor. The accident occurred just before 9 p.m. Lennon was riding in a car driven by William Bychowski of Solon Mills, who said he was blinded by lights of an oncoming car. As a result, he lost control and his car overturned and was a total loss. Ted Budil and another 'teenager whose name was not eat fried. learned, ably assisted in giving LARGEST TAX MT.I. I IN HISTORY GOBS IN MAIL THIS WEEKV, Tax statements representing S'" total bill of $4,439,847.26 is being placed in the mails today. According to J. G. Stevens, county treasurer and tax collector, this is the largest bill ever charged to couYity taxpayers locally. A total of 28.470 pieces of mall were prepared lac Mail* ing. Collection of J taxes hi the county reaches about. 97 or M per cent each year, one of the Tliighest in the state. f; Personal property taxes are due upon receipt of bill ahd are subject to penalty of 1 per cent per month after June 1 until paid. Real estate current taxes •may be paid in two Installments, the first due June 1 and the second Sept. 1. The first installment draws interest after June 1 and the second after Sept. 1 and will be advertised for nonpayment. Both real estate installments can be paid at the same time. Total tax rates inside cities and villages per $100 equalised value include McHenry, $2,662; Lakemoor in McHenry township, $2,718; Lakemoor in Nunda, $2.- 982; Island Lake in school district 15. $2,973: Spring Grove (Richmond), $2,195: and Sprihg Grove (Burton) $2,288. roods, butter, salad dressing, fat | first aid. me^ts or tried eggs for about j Vour hours before giving blood. New Communily Club \ light meal is advisable, con- * listing of fruit juice, toast with jelly, crackers, coffee or tea without cream or lean meat.., All blood collected by the Chicago chapter of the Red Cross »oes immediately to the department of Defense for use by the Armed Forces or for processing into gamma globulin. latter, a blood derivative, has been shown effective as a means of minimizing paralysis resulting •from polio. Prompt and liberal use of whole lilood and plasma on the Korean battle-front has been credited as .the major factor in reducing the number of deaths Building Opens Friday Johnsburg residents and their many friends are asked to remember the grand opening of the Johnsburg Community club building on Friday. Saturday and Sunday, April 24, 25 and 26. A delicious fish fry will be served on Friday evening, beginning at 6 o'clock. The music for Saturday night's gala dance will be furnished by Bill Moore's orchestra. On Sunday evening, tba building will be" open for Inspection to anyone who wishes to look TEN DAYS REMAHT IN STREET LIGHT CAMPAIGN IN CITY A . " : resulting from wounds to about half of the number of combat I over the many attractive fea committee at oace if yea fatalities during World War II. i tures of \his fine new structure. 1 to make a contribution. Only ten days remain in U# campaign to secure funds for new mercury vapor lights in McHenry's business districts. Names of all contributors will appear, in the Plaindealer at the conclusion of the drive. The lights are a necessity in the city unless ' a substantial is spent on repairing the present lighting system. Posts are badly ip need of repair Ml they show rust and corrosion^ It has been proved that city would actually save ia power expenditure through tba installation of new lights sinca mercury vapor lights would res u l t in i l l u m i n a t i o n three an4 one-half times greater than with the present system. i Contact any member of KM r '•S'M '^^3^1-4 - I':- - - - > |