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•- y . . --* ---;- - p*%?Sip}iftmra fv J- - ^ •'. 4. _ " '* v>> ; *-^^-S;'.' ' V'"^' * 4 .-'. s-<* »I. . i t . i t . . . . . .- . , ' . : . ' * wy«--w*^rx o#u \ - . ; ^r.v^ y * * ^ V* - *•* - " . McHENRY, ILLINOIS* THURSDAY* SEPTEMBER 24 1953 . •* <» r„>'!•; •• ; »f ;< Jr . /iw®pir .-I.',?;, :--' :?•« •.*' «*£{*> --:- r^' ^ ^ 10c Par Copy ss \ J £? Meenderin'. A&S; '.;• H the 'success of Channel 11 nan-commercial television station (strictly from a non-fin an- Ctal viewpoint) lies in the hands Of the youngsters, it is assured at this early date. V-Ahnost >* many people at atttxkd Friday night's football g*me gathered Saturday Vnoratng at 11 o'clock in the same Ifecatton to welcome Uncle .•Johnny Coons of TV fame and Bngenie Glaeser, who played M*d sang as the chijdren yaited tftllne to meet the popular television personality. all, there ware 800 who attended and the collection for the Channel 11 fund amounted to $117. Not such a large amount tali the kiddies had fun and vats what really counted. r While the youngsters enjoyed the ( rally, committee members learned a lesson in business principles as sat down by the fub-'teen-agers. One by one the little- ones entered the field with Wfe amounts * of money not o r d i n a r i l y c a r r i e d by thBdren. There was little doubt bttt that substantial contributions were designated for the IMKid by the parents. T • Junior had different river, and wise in the ways the business world he and Ml feminine counterpart presented their bil's and asked for Change, whereupon they placed in the contribution box. TUfrftgtilu of chocolate ice cream fOBM were tempting as they plaead the remainder of the Phftnge in their pockets fdr later 1^*. Charles Liettnan la ftthd cs^tagn chairman in this com- PW&ty, 8he was assisted in piMp tor Saturday's parade and rafly, far tin* lw«ne Rogers. Miri. .Robert MeWldrk, Mr. and Clarence Anglese, Mrs. Lee ait jM* H. H. Garner; also Bpjit. Duker and Hi# aohools wM*h oooperafcaiin promoting the event. There will be dancing--both igMre and round -- on the high tennis courts next Sun flay evening, Seat.. St, between |> and 11 p.m. for those of all t%i« snftnunosmenl was made Ofi Monday by Ernest Useman ef McHenry, Chicago Park recreation director, Who will preside over the calling for the evening 1)1. order to interest young folks and adults in tl}e recently reytVed interest in dancing of this kind. There is no admission charge and anyone Is welcome to attend, either as ft spectator or as participant. £lir. Useman oai generously given of his time in the past to fomote recreation of various nads in this oommuiUty. He aspires that bad vfeather will not be a deterrent as festivities will Will be held in Sdg4brook school i§ ease of rain or extreme cold. l^Ugular adult itarts later this JUlph, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Patske, won first pltae in an amateur talent show sponsored by the Chain O'Lakes Grandmothers' club of Round I**e rewm0yr v^. young nuth, who studies accordion in ftound Lake, la very proficient «mv. the instrument and tyta^jtalent is very IWIA enjoyed m programs on WIOcli he has appeared. « 4"ha fltst ald eiaas will opei McHenry on TbUrAday night, Oct. 1, at St. Mary's school at 7:30 p.m. Interested persons ffc+Uld call Mrs. Oeorge Barhian ijrfbre that data. iftrs. Minnie Henry, director of the eleventh acted as Installing serfejM& Hit-arms at the installati<m oarepponies of the Kane county QoUhCil. American Legion Auxillarr, last weak. *s Bill Land^ren, and Mrs. Edgar Landtrsn, has ennj^ ed in < the Klgin Community qoBm» »t Elgin, where he iljianis to take subjects preparing for Mature work in mortuary ££ence. k^ lta fpots hi bad attantloM. CHAMBER COMMERCE OPENS FALL SEASON AT DINNER MEETING Members of the Chamber of Commerce are making plans to attend the annual fall dinner meeting next Monday evening, Sept. 28, at the Legion Home. The meeting officially opens the new season and a number of important items of business are scheduled to be discussed. Directors of the organization have tickets, which may be purchased by members through Friday of this week. All reservations for attendance should be made by that day. The chairman of the retail committee of the Chamber regrets that through a misunderstanding between that group and the American Legion custodian, the committee found it impossible to gain entrance to the building on Tuesday evening to hold a scheduled meeting. Further plans for the retail group wiH be discussed on Monday night. H.C.LEPMSK HEADS COMMUNITY IV MID DRIVE Dwignaie This As Channel 11 Wmk In Chicagoltnd "With the growing complexities resulting from this modern world, the need for educational background is mounting. Channel 11 will aid in facilitating" understanding some of these problems and help develop skills and interests." This was a statement made by Harry C. Lepinske, son of Mr McHENRY RATED ' TOP ATTENDANCE AT FARM BUREAU MEET RINGWOOD WOMAN SIXTEENTH COUNTY VICTIM OF POLIO ^ PPM Mrs. Clarence Harrison of the Ringwood community was named this past week by J. Leonard Towiuend, county chairman of the National Polio Foundation, as the sixteenth victim of the disease this year in McHenry couhty. , She was taken to a Rockford hospital last Thursday evening for tnatment. ' Another case was also re-j ported in the county last week..and Mr8 H H Lepinske of She is an adult, Mrs. Barbara Mc<?ullom i^ke, who recently H. C. LEPIN8KI Andreas, 24, who resides in a trailer camp between Ridgefield and Crystal Lake. She, too, was taken to the hospital. Plan Fall Extension Meetings In County During the past week • the Manual fall extension program planning meeting was held in the county, at which time a program for six «ognt|r-wide extension dinner meetings was arranged. They will be held on the third Thursday night of " each month, starting Oct. 15. •Topics to come' up for discussion are these: "How our State Legislature Works," "The New Bangs law and its Implications on McHenry County Dairy Business;" "Rural Landscaping;" "The Significance of Dairy Performance Records on a Breeding P r o g i a m " E u r o p e a n D a i r y Marketing;" and "Farm Records as a Guide to Financial Success." LEGION COMMITTEES / The county Legion commander has named committee chairmen for the year. They include William Green, service; Harold Vycital, child welfare; Edwin Reid, marksmanship; and Paul Y&nda, education. A district meeting will be held in McHenry Oct. 23. McHenry township had the distinction of having the moat repi eaentatives in attendance at the annual meeting of the McHenry County Farm Bureau: when that group met at toe Woodstock Community higK school last. Tuesday evening, Sept. 22. Mrs. Carl Weber and twill daughters, Jean and Joan, pre^ sided at the piano to provide music during the dinner served in the school cafeteria. Among important items to come before the group was the introduction of guests by Charles Weingart of this community. During the evening directory were named. Two re-elected front1 this area were James Cur ran at Nunda and, Robert Gardner o|S Fox Lake fire department was the Spring Grove community. *: Highlighting the evenipg's program was the address by Charles B. Shuman, president of the Illinois Agricultural association; who presented a word picture of general farming conditions as they exist today. His remarks were heard with interest by the large group in attendance. Among reports greeted en-f thusiastically by members wa» that of VjM R. Smith* on membership. 1^ was disclosed that from July 1, 1962. to June 30, 1953, a total of 289 new members had been signed up. assumed the chairmanship of the fund campaign for the Chicago Educational Television association in the communities of McKinley Park, Brighton Park, Archer Heights and Garfield Ridge. A DePaul university graduate, Lepinske is a former secondary English and History teacher. While serving in the U. S. Navy he was a military and academic instructor with collateral duties Involving Interviewing and counseling. He was separated from service July 13, 1963. Editor of the Brighton Park the benefits normally accruing Observe Kids' • • Day Sept 25-26 The Kiwanis Club of McHenry Township has announced that they will observe National Kids' Day in this area this coming Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25 and 20. Girl Scouts from McHenry and Wonder Lake will be offering to the public Kids' .• Day buttons, the proceeds from whiclt; will go toward the youth program of the club. Fred Marks, chairman of the Kids' Day committee, states that the purpose of the day is to provide, wherever possible, assistance in helping uni ileged children to enjoy Lakemoor Child Drowned Monday A Lakemoor* child, Cathy Hicks, 2 years old, drowned in a tragic accident which occurred Monday afternoon at Fox Lake. The youngster was visiting With her mother, Mrs. Mary Josephine Hicks, in the home of a friend when the accident happeniid. Cathy played about the house for awhile but after a time left the home unnoticed. When the adults found she was missing sometime between 1 and 2 o'clock, they began a search for the child, A young boy, a relative of the family, began looking near the water's edge and found Cathy's body in about ten inches of water, near shore. The inhalator squad of the called but all efforts to revive the child failed. The body was then removed to the George Justen & Son funeral home in McHenry and the inquest continued until after the funeral. Laist rites are being conducted this (Thursday) morning from St. Mary's church. Mrs. Hicks and her small daughter moved to the Lakemoor community from Missouri less than two years ago. The child's grandmoUjer, Mrs. Josephine Jackson, also resides there. HOLD INSTRUMENT DISPLAY FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN SEPT. 29 From Director Paul Raasch erf the Junior high school comes an announcement that there will be an instrument display for all children interested in taking instrumental music in the public school, A representative of a leading music company will be present to discuss the instruments in the school music room at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29. It is important that parents accompany their children so that they may inquire as to the purchase or rental, of instruments and inspect them. McKinley Park Life community newspaper, a member of the" American Legion and the Kelly high school community council, Lepinske has long been active in educational projects. Martin H. Kennelly, mayor of Chicago, urged all citizens to support this community effort in a special proclamation desig. nating the week beginning Saturday, Sept. 19, as "Channel 11 Week". It will begin an intensified fund drive including doorto- door canva«stag for contributions. Channel 11 is the very high frequency (VHF) wave band set aside by the Federal Communications commission for a non- (Continued on Page 5) MUCH IMPORTANT BUSINESS BEFORE CUY COOHQl AT SEPTEMBER MEEIM6 MONDAY; POLICE OFHCB) TO RETKE It was with regret that the City Council received word at regular meeting Monday night that "Gus" Moritz had decided to retire from the police force. With a well-rounded knowledge of police work after 30- odd years in the Chicago police department, Officer Moritz served creditably as a member of the local department in recent years. School children, motorists and pedestrians will miss the kindly but firm hand extended by Officer "Gus" as he guarded their safety. The Council has been faced with an unusual amount of work in the past month, extending meetings into long hours. One problem, thought settled last spring, has come to light again. Residents have been complaining about stray, dogs. The police have been able to dispose of some of the strays, but the problem of catching others to take to the dog pound has been hard to solve. Where owners can be identified, they will be given arrest tickets for allowing their dogs to run at large. P>m OnUaaaee The Council has passed the annual tax levy ordinance in the amount of $31,606 and filed it with the county clerk. Some items have been increased over last year, but the amount actually to be received from this source of revenue for the operation of the city can be expected to fall far short of the levy. The city has entered Into an agreement- with Motorola munications A Blectronics, Inc. to install a new police radio system. Since the system has been changed in various law enforcement offices, it is necessary for cities to follow the trend. The sheriffs office took the lead in McHenry county and cities have followed. A civil defense ordinance w%s passed Monday night, clearing the way for federal assistance covering one-half of the cost of the new communication system. The chairman of the waterworks committee has been authorized to have tests made to determine the amount of water available in an existing well in Cooney Heights. This well has been offered to the city and may prove to be of great benefit in avoiding water shortage in case of emergency. Inspect Ptaat During the summer mtihths the City Council requested an inspection of the disposal plant by the State Health department. Recommended improvements have followed. However, a survey of the entire plant has been ordered by the Council to determine the need of enlarging the plant. Millstream Park addition has solved the ever-Increasing problem of road conditions as property owners Joined with the subdivider, A. P. Freund, in sharing the eppt of surfacing the streets. The above mentioned are just a few of the recent highlights " • ^ «W. - to boys and girls in more fortunate circumstances. The fund is also used to advance the pro. gram for the youth in the area. The funds will be spent locally. Mr. Marks further stated: "All too often we are inclined to become engrossed with world conditions, politics and other subjects of national interest and thereby forget one of the most important subjects of the day-- our young people. We must not forget that the boys and girls need our help. Kiwanis and National Kids' Day Foundation are offering us the opportunity to help* 'in an easy, pleasant fashion." The Kiwanis clubs will celebrate National Kids' pay in hundreds of communities in the United States, Canada, Alaska and Hawaii. This is Kiwanis fifth annual celebration of Kids' Day. Mr. Marks will be assisted not only by the Girl Scouts hut also by other members qT- Kiwanis and their wives. ^ .Ringwood Plant s To Staff Dan Jusiep Elected President Choral Club Dan Justen was elected president of the McHenry Choral club at last Monday evening's meeting held in the high school musk: room. Other new officers named were Roy Redwanz, vicepresident; Ann Cuda, secretary; and Lorean Jones, treasurer. For the first time in tjie club's history, membership in the men's sections of the chorus outnumber the women. For this reason it was decided to extend the deadline for new sopranos and altos until Monday, Sept. 28. Nina Peterson Laid To Rest In Woodland* ^ Mrs. Nina Peterson of Dundee, a McHenry resident many years ago, died last Sunday night in a Dundee rest home. She was a native of Nunda township, where she was born in 1870. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Villa Glas, of San Bernardino, Calif., and a brother, Edward Ekstrom, of Dundee. Burial was beside her first husband, Ben Sherman, in Woodland cemetery. McHenry. McHenry. LISTON BITES Last rites were conducted Tuesday morning from St. Gerald's church, Oak Lawn, HI., for Mrs. Nora M. Liston, who died last Saturday, Sept. 19. She was the mother. of Mrs. George (Virginia) Whiting of McHenry. Burial was in All Saints' cemeteiy; t The , Ringwood Chemical corporation has announced the addition to its staff of several members, including two from this area. One is John Ferguson, who has joined the development department. Mr. Ferguson, a resident of McHenry, received his Bs degree in chemistry from Sam Houston State college in Huntsville, Texas, in 1951 and was formerly employed by Du- Pont as a chemist. Victor Bassi of Wonder Lake a former resident of Lakemoor, is also new to the development department and has been employed to do research on analy tical methods. He was formerly employed by the Pure Oil company in Crystal Lake and Topp Oil Sc. Chemicarv company in Milwaukee, Wl£. He received his BS degree in chemistry from Marquette University in Milwaukee in June of 1953. Mr. Bassi is married to the former Dorothy Schmitt of McHenry. Others new to the company are Jules N. Stich, a graduate in chemistry from Harvard University and recti itly employed as a spectroscopist with the Geological survey in Washington, D. C. and Dr. Constantine Katsaros, who has joined the Research department as a research chemist. . He resides in Lake Geneva. A third new employee is John Mahoney, who has joined the accounting department. He makes ~his hot^e, in Pell Lake, Wis. Serves In Germany ROT B. NOREN Army Pvt. Roy E. Noren, -Jr., 22, of Ringwood who recently arrived in Germany from the U. S., has been assigned as a personnel clerk with headquarters battery of the 32nd field artillery battalion at Ascnaffenburg. Pvt. Noren, whose parents live at Wonder Lake, entered the Army in August, 1952, and was stationed at Fort Benning, Ga., before being transferred to Europe. He formerly attended Lawrence college, Appleton, Wis. News About Onr Servicemen WILLIAMSBURG. V A , --William H. Bruce, seaman, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bruce of Court and Vcnice, McHenry, serving with Detachment "G" of cargo handling battalion one, returned to Cheatham Annex, U. S. Navy supply depot here, the home base of the battalion, after participating in NANOOK 53, the. reapply of the Joint Canadtan-U. S. weather stations in the Canadian Arctic. This operation, carried out annually since 1947, effected the resupply of the weather stations at Eureka and Alert on Ellesmare Island, and the weather station and RCAF A ir Station at Resolute, Cornwallis Island. One of the last of McHenry's servicemen to be discharged is Maurice Foley, son of Mrs. Eleanor Foley, who returned early this month on the General U. 6. Hase hospital ship from Korea with a number of P. O. W.'s. Maurice was in the Army for two years, nineteen months of which were spent in the Far East. At present he is visiting relatives, Mrs. Emma Sibila and Miss Edna Foley, at their summer home at Higgins Lake, Mich. Accompanied by Robert Knox, he will also call on Cleveland, Ohio, relatives before returning home. HOLD HOUSE AT MEW PWUC Tf ' UBRARY BUUHN6 SUNDAY EVENMG PRECEMN6 AIB F0U0WM6 CONCERT Marine Asks Aid For Young Koreans , A letter whicn speaks for itself was sent to the Plaindealer office this we«k by Cpl. Michael J. Wieser, who writes from Korea of the suffering awaiting Korean children during th* cold winter monrhs which will *.ccn settle upon that country. CpU Wieser, a Ringwood youth before entering service, has been in Korea for a long period of time. His letter reads as follows: "I am writing you in behalf of the Marine Aircraft Group 12, chaplains and Korean children in the various orphanages in this area. I want to relay a message to the readers of the Plaindealer, given to me and my fellow Marines here at MAG-12 by the chaplains of this Group. As you know, the cool weather will soon be here in Korea. Up to now the orphans here have been taken care of with clothing for summer wear. We are now faced with the prospect of keeping them warm in the cold Korean winter. The fellows here have been giving freely of their time and money to help living conditions, but when it comes to clothing it is the folks back home who have been helpful. "We have to turn again to you and ask for a little help in getting som« warm clothing for the boys and girls, who range in age from infants to fifteen years of age. I think that if you were to contact the local churches they could also help quite a bit. I know that you will do all that you can to help these needy children. Just mail the clothing to the Staff NCO Club, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif. "I am speaking for all the children when I say thanks for all that you aad the others, have done so far for them. "All gifts or presents received will be acknowledged by letter by the Marine Aircraft Group 12 Chaplains. "At this time I want to thank you for sending the Plaindealer to me, it certainly is appreciated. "Thanks once again. i , "Respectfully yours, "Cpl. Michael J. Wieser, "U. S. Marine Corps" A dream of many years stand* ing for a number of McHenry folks will be realized next Sun- i day evening, Sept. 27, when the McBeary public library opens in its new location on the cor- i j ner> of Main and Green streets. After months of remodeling, one r would hardly recognize the library as the century-old former h; Tesch residence. Open house will be held be- v tween 7 and 8 o'clock and after ^ the benefit concert which will be presented directly across the street from the library, in the 4 high school auditorium. The con- :- cert, to be given by Seymour and Marvin Berman of Chicago. highly talented pianists, and ^ Warren Jones, McHenry tenor, will begin at 8 o'clock. •'.> This will be the second lata! ^ appearance of the young pianists. Their first was last fall when they played before aa enthusiastic group of members g| of the McHenry Woman's club, At that time they were approached by several ladles regarding a return visit to ttta community. No more appropriate time could have bean M* lected than for the Hmfcy It* brary benefit program. Mr. Jones needs no iatrodqc* tion to local music lovers aa b* has generou^fcr offered Mi bfal time and talent on nuaaeroMB occasions in the past Been now, when his fine tenor voice Is bl demand for so many guest appearances in other comaMOaittea, he is taking out time tsr tMs worthwhile cause. The entire progfem wBI ba- i* follows: kw- Pvt. E/2 Richard Patske has been home on a six-day pass as he transfers from Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., to Camp Carson. Colo. In service for five months, he is on duty with the Army Engineers. Plan Benefit Show In County Friday Evening Friday, Sept. 25, is the date set for the polio benefit show sponsored by the McHenry County Theatre Guild. The entertainment will be presented at the Woodstock Opera House, the first show to start at 8:30 and the second at 9:45 o'clock. Among guests to be featured will be Homer and Jethro, popular radio and television team, and Red Blanchard and Phyllis Brown. ACCIDENT VICTIM The twenty-fourth accident fatality of the year in McHenry county is Robert Puerner, 39, of Milwaukee, Wis., who was killed last Sunday in an auto crash north of Harvard. According to state police, Puerner had turned from his lane of traffic to pass another car and before he c6uld return to his own side of the road was struck by a car travelling In the oUte* Uiraction. FARMERS' TRADING* POST TO APPEAR IN PAPER EACH WEEK Starting next week and continuing in each Thursday's paper, the Farmers' Trading Post, a special section listing services Of interest to rural readers, will appear as part of, or adjoining the classified advertising department. Farmers who wish to buy or dispose of used machinery, cattle or other items or would like to offer services of other types, ire asked to call the Plaindealer office. phone 170 or 171, not later than 10 o'clock on Wednesday mornings. The Farmers' Trading Post should be mentioned in placing the advertising. The section promises to be a definite advantage to far.ners as it will undoubtedly be read by all persons interested in farm items. There will also be a handy reference to farm dealers WE OFFER YOU CONGRATULATIONS One of McHenry's oldest people in years of residence is Mrs. Mollie Givens, who observed her eighty-fourth birthday anniversary on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Many friends and relatives called during the day to extend congratulations to this quiet little lady who has earned the respect and affection of ail who know her. A lifelong member of the McHenry community, Mrs. Givens has resided on Elm street for many years. Last Saturday she was guest of honor at a family dinner at the Rustic Manor at Gurnee ahd on Sunday she was honored at a gathering at her home. Her family includes two daughters, Mrs. Harry Lawrence of Chicago and Mrs. Harold Phalln of Waukegan and two sons, Donald and John Givens. Mrs. Givens Is well and active, caring for her home daily and attending Mass each Sunday. PRIZE ANIMAL SAFETY PROGRAM The local Future Farmers of America chapter is one of 500 in Illinois conducting a corn picker safety campaign. Dick Nowak, president of the chapter, asks all corn picker operators to cooperate in the safety pro- HJnoi* *-4 Dave Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Smith of McCullom Welcome -- Mayor Freund "The Time For Making Has Come" -- Rogers "SUent Noon" -- WlBUoa "A Memory** -- Gaaa WARREN JONES "Weeping And Msfctsc" Seymour and Marvin Ber«fl|i| "Rraluda c 8harp Mbm* ""ftfchmaninoff "ttarana" -- Buencam "Witches Dance" --• SEYMOUR "Love Ma Or Not" -- "Vittorta, Mio owe" --- simi . "Che Gelida M a n 1 n a' Boheme- -r- Puccinni WARREN JONES "Our Library" -- Earl Walafek "Sound An Alarm" -- ~ "Oh Sleep. Why Dost Leave Me" -- Handel WARREN JONES "Sonata D Major No. 7" Haydn--Thiman •:' SEYMOUR BERMAN fel Second Part Played by Marvia Berman "Solo Prelude G Rachmaninoff "Spinning Song" sohn "Concert Etude" -- MacDowett MARVIN BERMAN "Take Joy Home* -- Bassett "Beautiful Dreamer* -r StepheR Foster "Cone To The Fair" -- Maitbk WARREN JONES _ v Open House Probably the most pleased and proud group of people to welcome folks to the open House Sunday evening will be Mayor George P. Freund and members of the library board, who have worked in the face of discourage ment a t t i m e s to g e t the realisation of the completed library building. These members are Mrs. Gretta Goodell. chairman; Mrs. Clarence Anglesey secretary; Mrs. Robert Weber, treasurer; Mrs. George Krameit Mrs. C. H. Duker, Earl R. Walsh, Edward Thennes and Uo Rothermel. The concert was arranged by them as a means of thanking those who have contributed b» any way to the completion 0# the building. These people are many and include those who do* nated money, talent, time aad books. During the early fttntf campaign, many expressed a da* sire to wait until the building; was completed before making their contribution. Sunday evening there will be a board maaa ber present in the school hall to take these donations. A silver offering will also be taken .ATTENTION BOO in the area, the* names of whidfc Lake, is shown with his prise will appear in this section. With the opening of and a greater number Ct children on city streets the CSty Council has Duroc sow, Dave's Princess I, which was judged first prise junior yearling sow and also grand champion at the recent j that it \s necessary to Walworth county fair at Elk- ! them from stray doge, horn. The animal won the same! officers will give tJQh t* la aWH>* honors at this year's Lake ; f . ^ - streets. If anyone torn af aa county fair. Last year Princess j anim#1 wWch fe tied an* was named first place gilt atf^u call the pofie* tickets the l*aka county tnbw ...»W \ L. , . V* r,-