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Volume 79 -- Np. 42 McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 25, 1954 10c Per Copy Musin* . and . * • MeanderTn* , The Lenten season begins on ffcarch 3, with the observance of ' Ash Wednesday. Many local . churches are planning special rites that day, to be followed by lingular' evening, services daring «•' the forty days until Easter. • Easter Sunday falls on one of 'tile latest dates ever recorded -- April 18. - v. Reslde&ts of Lakemoor. Kind their friends are eagerly awaiting Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 27 and 28, when a winter carnival will be held at the new fire j}M>use and community center, Which will be opened to the public for the first time. Since the structure is not completed, a grand opening will be held at a later date. * The colorful carnival starts at 7:30 on Saturday and opens on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, With movies for the children. Full evenings of entertainment are being arranged by the ladies' auxiliary of the volunteer fire department, with proceeds benefitting the department. There will be a fish pond, dart gameB, a handwriting analyst and three home talent shows nightly, each followed by intermission. . Folks in the Lakemoor community have been donating their time for the erection of this building for the past two and one-half years and are anxious to have this first winter carnival a real success. Seldom have McHenry stores lfeen so vcrowded as last Friday and Saturday, when hundreds took advantage of the unusual •ales offered by local merchants, on Dollar Days. Well before store opening iBtuv, shoppers twnMg lines in front of a number of the stores in their desire not to be disappointed. Hie days were most successful from the stand- . point of buyer and business man alike, with shelves now .cleared to make room for the newest qtring merchandise. Illinois Bell Lists Proposed Phone * Rates In New Plan Now Under Study JVyrmal plans for organizing "Doughnut Day" tagging activities will get under way this Week .with the opening of headquarters on Monroe street in Chicago. Held annually for the benefit of the Salvation Army, "Doughnut Day" will occur June 11 in McHenry. - - A total of 207 men at Trinity college, Hartford, Conn., became official members of a 131-yearold college body last week when they were admitted to the "honors and privileges" of the school Stephen Letcher was among the men named. Make your train of thought a constructive train. ' ' * LEGIONNAIRES HELD ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DINNER THURSDAY Last Thursday evening about sixty members of the American Legion gathered at the post home for the annual membership dinner. The event is planned each ~~year to honor the winning team in the drive, this year captained by John Dreymiller. Highlights of the evening including the awarding of a trophy to Mr. Dreymiller for signing Over 100 members himself. A very interesting talk was given by Jack Worth of Woodstock, who is a past commander of the McHenry post. Mr. Worth was a delegate to the first caucus of the American Legion when it was founded in Paris in 1919. His talk began with recollections of the founding of the 'organization, down through the years in which many obstacles were surmounted before the Legion became what it is today -- the largest war veterans' organization in the world. Monday evening the carnival committee met with an amusement company and signed a contract for the annual Fourth of July carnival, to be held on the Legion grounds July 1 through 5. Several major changes will be made in the 1954 celebration and are to be announced at a later date. A new 'telephone plan providing toll-free Calling from McHenry to more than 9,500 telephones in six additional communities, including Woodstock, was part of a request for increased rates filed by the Illinois Bell Telephone company last week With the Illinois Cc.nimetce dommission in Springfield. All telephones in the state served by Illinois Bell would, get rate increases which vary by size of the community. , Under the company's proposal, telephone customers in McHenry would be able to make as many calls as they want and talk as long as they wish -- tor the basic monthly charge -- to telephones in Woodstock, Crystal Lake, Wauconda, Lakewood, Island Lake and Fox Lake. "Since 1940, there has been a big change in people's telephone calling habits," said G. L. Wilburn, Illinois Bell manager here. "For example, more people now live in surrounding towns or in neighboring territory. So their telephone calling has spread out to include a bigger area. We've been studying these changes to find out how we can make our service fit the needB of our customers better." President's Statement . In a statement at the time the state-wide request was filed, William V. Kahler, Illinois Bell president, said: "We expect the Commission to study our new rate proposals carefully. We are confident that after hearings it will be found that good telephone service for Illinois communities needs the underpinning of a safe level of earnings. The Villain in the case' is the same one everybody else has been wrestling with -- inflation and the higher costs it brings." ' Manager WHburn pointed out that basic wage rates «f Illinois Bell workers are up 132 per cent since 1940, and recent wage increases will make the 1054 total even higher. Other co*ts- have gone up too, he said.... _ • •<* ^ 'gfr •in the average investment required to provide service for one telephone was $220, while today the new telephone going in requires about a WOO investment," the manager pointed out. "Even with the rate adjustments we are asking, telephone service will still be one of the biggest bargains in the family budget. Few things provide so much for so little as the'.telephone." . Proposed Rates Table of proposed monthly rates: Present McHenry Proposed Residence-- 1-party 2-party 4-party Rural Extension Business 1-party 2-party Semi-public Extension Rural 13.90 $3.2$ $2.90 $2.90 .75 $7.50 $6.50 $7.00 $1.55 $4.90 IHstakee Locality Rate Area Residence-- $5.50 $4.55 $3.95 $3.95 .85 $11,155 $10.35 $11.10 $1.75 $7.60 Proposed 1-party $4.90 $5.50 2-party $3.75 $4.55 4-party $3.15 $3.95 Rural $3.95 Extension .75' .85 Business-- 1-party $7.75 $1185 2-party $6.50 ' $10.35 Semi-Public $11.10 Extension $1.65 $1.75 Rural , $7.60 There aft no changes, in interstate long distance rates. The only changes in long distance rates between points in Illinois would be on calls where the initial rate Is twenty-five cents or less. On those calls the initial talking period would be three Instead of five minutes and there would< be some increase in the over-time charges, (Rates shown do not tnetude federal excise taxes, which are TAX RATES SHOW INCREASE IN CITIES. VILLAGES The first total tax rates per $100 equalized valuation inside cities and villages in the co ulfty for 1953 taxes to be collected^ this year were released by County Clerk Raymond D. Woods this past week. All the rates Show increases over the previous year. The county rate, which is applied in all villages, is up - two and six-tenths cents on each $100 assessed valuation. McHenry has an increase ofj 14.3 cents. This compares with the highest among cities, which is Marengo, 48.6 cents, and the lowest in Harvard (Ojemung township) of 8.1 cents. \ Lakewood in Grafton township has the largest increase in villages with 24.4 cents per $100 assessed valuation. Other villages include Spring Grove. (Burton township), 12.3; Spring Grove (Richmond township), 17.5; and Lakemoor (McHenry township), 19.2 cents. EASTER SEAL DRIVE BEGINS ON MARCH 15 THROUGHOUT COUNTY One of the very successful projects in McHenry county is the physical therapy program which is supported in part by funds from the Easter Seal campaign, directed by the McHenry county chapter of the Illinois Association for the Crippled, Inc. According to a report of the physical therapist, Mrs. Eleanore Joigensen, a total of 750 treatments were given at the center during last December and January. Mrs. Lester Jacobs, director of the Easter Seal drive, announces that the 1954 campaign starts March 15 and continues to April is, with coin containers soon to be set out in prominent places. JEROME HAVELKA DIED Friends in this area were sorry to learn of the death on Monday of Jerry Havelka, 60, of Fox Lake, the Legion's one-man drum and bugle corps who had attended national conventions for the last twenty-two years. He often participated in local parades. BEGIN EARLY PLANNING FOR '54 MARINE DAY i Jack Buckie Named General Chairman; Others Also Listed Planning for 1954 Marine Day was the first order of business before the Chamber of Commerce in session at the regular monthly meeting last Monday evening. Jack Buckie, president of the Chamber, was named general chairman, to be assisted by the following chairmen: Norbert Mauch, parade; Jack Buckie, program; Betty Nielsen, queen contest; Albert S. Blake, racing; Geoige P. Freund and A. P. Freund, seating and admissions; Hubert Smith, refreshments; George Kleinhans, pit crew; Dan Justen, safety and first aid; Wal- Hojnacki, communications; collected for the government^ fivjj^Jeck Thies, carnival. A membership drive has been planned to start Monday, March 8. All directors will take over the drive following a breakfast at the Fox Hole tap that, morning. These directors feel there are many who are interested in joining the Chamber and so have asked the cooperation of all membet's in helping the organization grow. Each is asked to plan or. signing up one new member this year. All members are urged to pay their dues immediately upon receipt of their notice. Many programs of interest arc being planned for future meetings of the Chamber of Commerce. In addition, many events of civic interest are' in the planning for the next twelve months which will need full cooperation of all members. Business men will be interested to hear, a report of the holiday lighting committee which revealed that $850 was spent during the last Christmas season for special lights in the business districts. Plan McHenry Red Cross Dftlrfe rtto CROSS YOlUHTffitS PUN HOUSE to HOUSE CAMPAIGN; SEEK GOAL OF $3,200 IN McHEMRY COMMUNITY Peasley Photo James Irving of Crystal Lake, county Red Cross fund drive chairman, lool^s on as McHenry ladies make plans for the annual, campaign which will be held Monday, March 1. From left to right are Lillian Bossier, chairman of the Johnsburg area; Audrey Glosson, co-chairman of the local drive; Verona Kent, chairman; and Gertrude Barbian, -branch chairman. Absent when the picture was taken were Pearl Nerstad, Claude McDermott and Weldon Andveas, all district chairmen. K Of C Members Take Part In Degree Work McHenry Council No. 1288, Knights of Columbus, will participate in the exemplification of the first and second degrees of their order at St. Bede's church, Fox Lake, next Sunday, Feb. 28. Councils from Fox Lake, Round Lake, Libertyville and Mundelein are banding together for this day. The Ravenswocd degree team will cot fer the degrees and State Deputy Charles Morgan will be present. ' Sponsors, candidates and members from McHenry will meet at 2:15 at the K. of C. hall in McHenry. FREED IN ACCIDENT Dr. Henry W. Sandeen was absolved of blame by a coroner's jury in the death of Emil Qslzaretta, who was struck and killed by a car driven by the Woodstock physician in Stickney township last Friday night. Dr. Sandeen was returning home after attending last rites for Wayne Colahan in New York and. had just left a Chicago airport^ when the accident occurred. CAFETERIA SUPPER' The Zion Lutheran Lakes' Aid will serve a cafeteria style supjSer at the Legion Home on Tuesday evening, March 2. at 5 p.m. McHENRY FFA CHAPTER MEMBERS Edd Peets Wed Fifty-One Years Mr. and Mrs. Edd Peet observed their fifty-first wedding anniversary last Sunday when a family gathering in honor of thfc event was held at their home at 513 N. Park street. Present were the children and their husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fout of Spring Grove, Mr. and Mrs.. Dave Porter of Love's Park and Mi. and Mrs. Ralph Clay of Rockford; also a granddaughter and her husband, Mr. and M#s. Art Meissner of Janesville, and four grandsons, Donald, Ronald and Glen Fout of Spring <t3rove and David Clay of Rockfonj. The Peets observed their golden wedding day an elaborate celebration held at the home °fA daughter. However, because »has not been in the best health this winter, the fiftyfirst anniversary was a qUiet gathering at home. The couple was presented with several lovely gifts, as well as the beautiful three-tier cake made and decorated by Mrs. Meissner. Bouquets of white chrysanthemums, Shasta daisies and pink sweetpeas, as well as plants, decorated the room. RECORD VOTE AT HARRISON GIVES NOD TO SCHOOL BUILDING The largest vote ever cast at Harrison school occurred Saturday when 505 persons made their decision concerning a new school. A total of 299 persons indicated that they wanted a new school to be built. There were 184 who voted against the proposition. A total of 273 voted "yes" for the $155,000 bond issue for the building of such a school, and 209 voted against it. Clerk Alice Noren said that there were 111 more ballots cast in the election than in any previous school election. Site added that there was a vote 4very one and one-fifth minutes for seven hours straight. " Pat Wrede and Uldena Haught served &B judges of the election and Deputies Latyy Silxa, and Ed Doatlick veerp watchers^ AGNES SCHAFFER DIED UNEXPECTEDLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON The community was shocked last Sunday afternoon, Feb. 21, to learn of the unexpected death of Mrs. Henry Schaffer of Waukegan street, who died in her home about 4 o'clock. Although in poor health in recent months, her death was unexpected. Agnes Geary was born in Wauconda, a daughter of the late Henry and Suzanne Roney Geary. It was in that community that she spent her early life, teaching in the Lake county schools until her marriage to Mr. Schaffer in 1908. Since that time the couple had resided in McHenry. ^ The deceased was active in the #brk of St. Patrick's church. 0o which she belonged for many years, and also was a member of the Altar and Rosary sodality. Her kindness and generosity brought many close friendships among the host of folks with whom she became acquainted in her forty-six year residence here. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Stanley: three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Zimmer of Palatine and Mrs. Cecelia Knox of McHenry; two brothers, Harry of Grayslake and Jack of Volo. The body rested at the Jacob Justen & Son funeral home until 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, when services were held from St. Patrick's church, with burial in the church cemetery. News About Our Servicemen Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. SChoewer of Waukegan, former local residents, were visitors in Mc- Heriry Thursday evening. Mr. Schoewer attended the Legion meeting while his wife was present at the C.I>. of A. party. YOUNG FARMERS RECALL CHAPTER'S FOURTEEN-YEAR HISTORY AS NATION OBSERVES NATIONAL F.F.A. WEEK These are members of the 1953-54 Future Farmers of America chapter of McHenry, who this week are observing National F.F.A. Week. *. ^ Front row, left to right i Tom Blumhorst, JotarHogan, Dick 8chaefer, Arnold Freund, Dave Smith, Jack Miller and Ted Schaefer. , Second row, left to right: Gary Krumwiede, Tom Thompson, Mark Zimmerraann, Loren Freund. Dick Nowak, Fred Bowman, Endel Vann, Kenn Blake and Charles Wiedemann* Third row, left to right: William Pictor, Douglas Glosson, Art Schafer, Ben Hansen, Arnold Thelen, Paul Hiller, Bob Comstock, Ronald May, Anthony Schaefer, Dick Wissell, Walter Steffens, Bob Pepping, Billy Schmelzer, Dave Young and Harry Diedrich. Mr. Pictor is advisor. National F.F.A. Week is being observed, as usual, duiing the week of the anniversary of the biithday of George Washington. Although usually considered first as a great general, our first president and an engineer, George Washington's first love was the farm he called Mount Vernon. It is only natural that during this week the McHenry F.F.A. recalls its growth and successful history. The chapter received its charter on the twenty-first day of February, 1942, with a total cf twenty-five agriculture boys becoming charter members. As their officers the first year the boys elected Frank Martin, president; Dick Conway, vice-presidtnt; Bob Anderson, secretary; Harold Michels, treasurer; and Leland Berg, reporter. The original advisor was Ralph L. Primm. Familiar names in the chapter that first year were Harold Freund, Nelson Cristy, George Whiting, Bob Knox, Roman Bauer, James Stilling, Paul Schmitt, Roland Bauer, Jim Freund, Frank Martin, Dick Freund, Dick Wheelock, Jack Fleming, Alvin Schaefer, Howard Knox, Howard Harrison, Ray Horenberger, Jr., Glen Peterson and Dick Steinsdoerfer. As the years pass it is evident that the boys who guided the chapter as presidents are now outstanding young men in the community. The roll call of presidents reads: Frank Martin, '41-'42; Harold Freund. '42-'43; Ray Horenberger, Jr., '43-'44 and '44-'45; Howard ' Harrison. '45- '46; Dan Weber; 46-'47; Paul Tonyan, '47-'48 arid '48-'49; Bill Weber, '49-'50 and '50-'51; Jerry Cristy, '51-'52; and Dick Nowak, ;52-'53 and '53-'54. Outstanding Farmers Of the many awards that can be won in F.F.A., the highest individual award1 ir. the state is that of the degree of Illinois State Farmer. The best proof that this award is presented to only the upper 2 per cent of the finest boys in F.F.A. is to take a look at the McHenry chapter members who have attained this high goal: Ray Horenberger, 'Jr., has been working in partnership with his father on the farm, has served as an advisory council member, has built his own home and plans to be married this spring. Howard Harrison has been working in partnership on the home farm and has recently been married. Alvin Schaefer, for reasons of health, has . changed from the farm to working in a local store and is married and living in this community. Dan Weber has continued his schooling, has served as £ member of the armed services, and is now the representative of the N.I.B.A. in McHenry. Bill Yung, Jr., has worked in partnership with his father on the farm, is serving as a member of the advisory council, and is now married and on his own farm. Paul Tonyan has worked as a D.H.I.A. tester in the community, has served as a member of the armed forces, and is now working in partnership with his father on the home farm. Herb Engdahl earned the title of Section 6 Star Farmer in his junior year in school and is now a third year student in the field of veterinary medicine at the University of Illinois. Bill Weber earned the title of Section 6 Star Farmer in his Word from the family of Ray Swenski, Jr.,. tells that he was tiahsferred to Japan 1n January of this year. In a recent letter home he asked that his address be changed, adding, "Strange country, strange people but the old Plaindealer is part of the old home life that I miss very much." Camp Hale, Colo. - Pvt. Floyd E. Feezel, Jr., a member of Company "F", 503d airborne infantry regiment. Fort Campbell, Ky., and son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd E. Feezel, Sr., of Ringwood, is currently participating in "Operation Ski-Jump," the 511th airborne regimental combat team's winter maneuver at Camp Hale, Colo. The purpose of "Operation Ski- Jump" is to train its participants, many of whom never have seen snow, in the principles of extremely cold weather survival and movement and to employ these principles in. successful cold weather combat. Camp Hale provides an ideal area for such training with subzero temperatures ranging to 40 degrees below zero, mountainous terrain, and ample snow for skiing and snowshoe training. FAR EAST (FHTNS)--Traveling by train, truck, ship and helicopter, members of the 3d Marine division's fourth regiment have ranged over most of Japan's central Honshu in a series of maneuvers designed to give them a diversified training program. Seeing Japan with the 4 th Marine Regiment is Pfc. Norman H. Schmaling, son of Mr. and Mrs. George O, Schmaling of Rt. 3, McHenry.' Maneuvers began in early fall on the slopes of Fuiyania, Japan's famous mountain. Here the Leathernecks underwent a month of infantry „ support training at. the Fuji-McNeir combat training area, formerly used by the Imperial Japanese Army. Winter found the 4th Marines on the shores of Lake Biwa, near historic Kyoto, where they assaulted fortifications left by the Japanese at the end of WW n. All sight-seeing has not been through the rear sight of a rifle, however. Between exercises the Marines have fanned out to explore and photograph Japan's crowded, colorful cities and its ancient shrines. Plans are very nearly completed for the 1954 Red Cross campaign, which will be held Monday, March 1, in McHenry and in most communities in the county. McHenry's quota is $3,- . 200, while the goal of Wonder Lake is $700. The county quota ' has been Set at $28,600. Breakfast will be served at St.. Mary's hall at 7:45 o'clock, with members of the Christian Mothers and Altar society in charge of service and meal preparation. ^ Guests will be captains and wor- * kers. In charge of the west side business section are James Mc- Andrews and Robert Coaway, while Elm street will be handled by Jack Buckie and Waiter Anderson. Fred Marunde and Dcnald Tonyan will be in charge of Green street and Albert S. Blake and Virgil Pollock solicit business houses on Riverside Drive. Volunteer* Volunteer workers in other sections include the following: Center street and Grove Park: Mrs. E. Winkelman, Mrs. Fred Peterson and Mrs. Arnie Anderson. John street: Mrs. Joe Glosson Main street: Mrs. I. Stolier. Waukegan street: Mrs. Dorothy Page and Mrs. E. Landgren. Cooney Heights: Mrs. Marie Bartow. ». Hanley's Addition: Mrs. Frances Matchen. v Millstream Addition: Mrs. Gladys Soucie. Elm street to Tracks: lfrs. Joe Mahoney. Allen avenue: Mrs. FHkd Rogers. East Waukegan and Venice' ^ Park: Mrs. Clara Overton. Elm street and South: Mrs. R. /; Justen. Riverside Drive: Charles^ Brown and Mrs. J. Dohert>. s| Park street: Mrs. W. Aader---ll son. Court street: Mrs. William f Rotbe«-ftiei. ' , !v "fi Green street: Mrs. Bar! Walsh and Mrs. F. G. Hanford. * Richmond Road: Mrs. Herman* Dowe. -. i ,*Y mn. Louise avenue: Mrs. Tony Continued on Page 7 COLAHAN DEATH Wayne Colahan, former super- • intendeht of schools in Woodstock, died unexpectedly last week at his home in New York. Freund Smith. Grand Wlrtz. Maple avenue: Mrs. Jack Buckie and Mrs. Julia Kent. Pearl street: Mrs. Fred Lawrence. Broad street: Mrs. I. Cooke. Washington street: Mrs. George Knight. Cherry Hill: Mrs. Henry Buch. Rt 31 South: Mrs. Charles Dowe. S. Green street and Edgebroolp J Mrs. Vera Kane. Country Club Drive: Mrs. Charles Brecht. .• Country Club Wooded: Mrs. A1 Blake, Mrs. P. Fisher and Mrs. M. Stilling. South of Edgebrook: Mrs. Verona Kent. Griswold Lake: Mrs. A. Wey- ,» land. ' Indian Ridge: Mrs. O. Charrey. Emerald Park and Mineral Springs: Mrs. Nora Hamelits and Mrs. Frances Freund. Fox street: Mrs. Ed Tussey and Mrs. V. Rich. Rt. 120 and Canada: Mr. and * Mrs. G. Fitzgerald. Hunterville: Mrs. Ella Krauae. Rosedale and Blackt9f>: Mrs.' E. Hinspater. Woodlawn Park: Mrs. 1* Diedrich and Mrs. G. Barbian. Orchard Beach: Mrs. G. Grafter.. Shalimar and Huemann's subdivision: Mrs. M. Scholx, Msa. K. Orthwein and Mrs. F. Dorseh. North of City Bayview Lane: Ibi Minespring Regner Road: Mrs. C. Peterson and Mrs. Loff. Pistakee Bay: MM, Joseph King. Oakland subdivision and Sun* set View: Mrs. H. J. Smith. Chapel Hil subdivision: Mm G. Bossier. Miller's and Weingart's subdi* visions: Mrs. LeRoy Miller aa4 Mis. Leo Freund. Niesen's and King's subdivisions: Frank Klapperich. Sunrtyside Beach: Mrs. Thomas. Sunnyside Estates: Mrs. G. Ripley and Mrs. J. Roggenbuck. Ritter's and Oeffling*s subdivisions: Mrs. Mary Brink. Thelen's and Schaefer s subdivisions: Mrs. J. Sojka and Mrs. G. Bossier. Four Corners at Chapel: Mra. Continued on Page 7 CONDUCT RED CROSS DRIVE IN McHENRY mm:. i J