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Lloyd Stewart, about 60 yean old, <#as struck and killed by a hit and run driver sometime Saturday night at the foot of Sherman's hill, a few miles west'of McHenry on U.S. route 10. Pdlice are pressing a search for the driver who was either afraid of the law or not conscious of the accident since he failed to make a report or to aid his victim. The body was found early Sunday morning by a Jarmer who was enroute to McHenry. Stewart was employed on the William Grasser farm near McHenry. •Testimony at the coroner's inquest lield Sunday night at the Jacob Justfn and Sons funeral parlors here bore out that he had been in McHenry Saturday evening. It is believed he started for Grasser's shortly before it began to rain. His clothing was wet through when his body was discovered •long the highway. Funeral services were held Tuesday, afternoon at-two from the Jacob Juston and Sons funeral home, Rev. Albert Blood officiating. He was buried at Woodlawn. Stewart was a native of McHenry county, having been born at Richmond. Algonquin Man Killed The second accident occurred on route 62 near Algonquin, when Henry Moore, 46, a farm hand and a World War veteran was struck by a truck driver by William Dammyer of Algonquin. Dammyer testified that he was unable to avoid hitting Moore, who was walking on the road, as a car was approaching from the opposite direction. It was raining at the time and it is not known whether Moore saw the machine that struck lkim. Funeral services were conducted for Moore Tuesday evening at seven by the Crystal Lake American Legion post at Crystal Lake. He was interred in the Legion lot in Crystal Lake cemetery. Military services were held. Moore had served as a private of ' Co. F, 33rd Infantry during the World War. He was employed on a farm near Algonquin at the time of his death. One sister, at Throop, Wis., aarvives. Harry W. Walker Harry Wi. Walker, 40, of Pittsburgh, Pk.. was electrocuted shortly before Boon Monday while working on a boiler from a runway fifteen or twenty faet above the first floor of the building. He fell backward, striking a trolley line which carries three currents of electricity to a coal conveyor. The line is charged with 220 volts. It is believed that he had been overcome fcy heat and died the instant he struck tiie trolley line. Forty-five minutes - of artificial respiration failed to revive him., Walker had lived in Woodstock for tile past two weeks with his wife and ' three-year-old daughter at the Woodstock hotel. He was employed by the Babcock and Wilcox Boiler Co. of Pittsburgh. The body was taken baek to Pennsylvania for burial, jiATE MIKE~OARR6ZZO. > RICH LABOR LEADER, -- FORMER RESIDENT FUG RAW r . AT JOHNSBUdG PICNIC SUNDAY Mike Carrot so, one of the richest labor leaders in the country who was well known to the people of this vicinity, died Sunday in Presbyterian hospital. The Italian immigrant was •forty-five years old. When Carrozzo entered the hospital on July 27 he was suffering from kidney stones. He was operated on Friday and then suffered a relapse Sunday morning after having shown evidence of recovery. He was to be buried in a $10,000 bronze coffin. - Carrozzo was president of the International Union of Pavers and Road Guilders and a power in the International Hod Carriers', Building, and Common Laborers' union. Through them he ruled with an iron hand twenty- three affiliated unions, including the street sweepers.' which union had started him on the road to wealth and p<riitical power. His associates predicted that the filing of his vacant thrones will bring bitter conflict. Twenty-five *4abor unions are regarded as a rich prise. Carrozzo wa«. ©resumed to. have several million dollars. He owned a fjtit- estate near Hobari."jinci., and a $75,000 home in Long Beach, on the Iwhuia shore of Lake Michigan. He formerly owned a beautiful summer home near the McHenry Country club golf course which he sold some time ago to the present owner, Harry Eek- "OLD GLORY" FLOATS t FB0M 85-PT. POLS [j ' (Additional Pictures on Page1 8) • One of the outstanding features of the Johnsburg picnic, held on the church grounds of St. John's, last Sun* day was the flag-raising ceremonies, at which time the beautiful flag, » gift from A. H. Severinghaus to the community, was raised to the top of a new 85-foot pole, while the band played and the audience sang the National Anthem. McHenry Post, N<k 492, American Legion, had charge a£ the raising. | Address by Atty. Carroll ,| Father A.fJ. Neidert, pastor of Sir John's church, delivered some introductory remarks and a few minutes later blessed the flag1 and pole. State's Attorney William M. Carroll followed with an eloquent address, "Our Flag." Mr. Carroll said in part: "This dedication ceremony speatfa its own message. It is a proud declaration by the people of this community of their faith in the American form of government. They raise this symbol of Americanism here, as if to say: 'We are proud to be Americans. We are proud of the fact that we live ill the only country in all the world where men are free . "Never was there a time when strong faith in America was more needed. With the old world again gripped with the madness of war; with some of our people seemingly bent upon involving us in the selfish quarrels of other nations, we Americans rally beneath the folds of our flag, pledged to the resolution that it shall remain a symbol of peace. We are determined that no man or group of men shall lead us into the wars ol Europe. "This is our flag. As citizens wa realize that we are entrusted with ^ta destiny. We intend to keep it tha flag of the United States of America. It is our assurance of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It floats above us today only because during all the days since its birth, men have jealously fought for and guarded those rights. If this flag ever loses it* meaning or shall ever fail to symbol-* ize a free people, it will be only because we have failed in our duty. la that duty we shall not fail, if the American people realize that our national security depends upon the strength of their faith in our form of government and our way of life . . . "It is fitting, indeed, that this flag should be raised here at the door of this beautiful cathedral, dedicated as it is to the worship of Almighty God. It is a reminder that those who enter here and those who live here in the Johnsburg community hold fast to their love of God and country." August Dickman then gave a vocal selection of his own composition, "America." Henry Schaffer and I^is Little German Band played several selections during the program, which were much enjoyed by the gathering. Short talks were made by A. H. Severinghaus, donor of the flag; Ray Page, commander of the Legion, and Tony Schmitt. Card of Thanks We desire to thank the merchants of Johnsburg and McHenry and all others who co-operated in any way to make the church picnic the grand suc- ,cess which it proved to be. I Pastor and Picnic Committee. •1* STATE'S ATTORNEY CARROLL DELIVERS ADDRESS FIVE GENERATIONS COUNTRY CLUBS ROAD CONTRACT f LET ON MONDAY SPEED . REGULATION I& COUNCIL QUESTION Uiie City Council of McHenry received bids for the surfacing of the Country Club road pn Monday evening of this week at the regular monthly meeting and awarded the contract to the low bidder, Suburban Oil Company of Oak Park. Bids were received for two different types of covering, asphalt and tar. However, since the low bidder submitted a bid with only $63 difference between the two types of covering, the council acted upon the advice of the city engineer and decided on*the tar job. It was explained that the tar price was very favorable and its durability was explained to be of a nature that would far outlast tile asphalt job. Low Bid is $3,543.10 Suburban Oil Company submitted a low bid of $3 543.10 for the construction. The Anderson Corporation of Niles Center was next in line with a bid of $3,998.17 for tar and $3,822.21 for asphalt. The third and high bid was received from the firm of Peter CHICKEN-DUCK DINNER AW. 11 COMMITTEE HEADS ARE • kameT^I; , The summer carnival season in McHenry will be climaxed this coming Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12, with the ever popular suAimer festival at St. Mary's church. Last, but not least, this affair will top off the celebrations in the vicinity for the year, so don't miss this grand finale. On Sunday noon there is going to be a delicious chicken and duck dinner a la Christian Mothers style, and a cool ham supper in the evening. The dinner will be served from 11:30 a. m. to 3 p. m., DST. If you do not care for fowl, they • have another suggestion to offer. The carnival will start Saturday evening and will continue Sunday afternoon and eyening. A variety of entertainment will interest everyone, no matter what may be his age or tastes. The young folks will enjoy a thrilling ride on the chairplane. while a .new style merry-go-round will attract the children. The smaller tots will beg you for a ride in one of the automatic kiddie cars. Many Concessions All in all, there will be something to attract the attention of everyone, tQ PLAN WOULD BENEFIT ALL SECTIONS Baker A Son Co., of Lake Forest Their bids called for $4.438^94 ^on the j gatisfy his curiosity and to reward tar specifications and $4,287.02 for his skill. Come along, inhale the es asphalt. j sence of carnival joy and sip a bit of Both the city engineer and a repre- carnival spirit this cominfc Satursentative from the State of Illinois <|ay an<j Sunday Highway Department agreed that the j The chairmen of the picnic cornaccepted bid was exceptionally low. I mittees are as follows: bingo, Wil- However the Suburban Oil Company ,jiam A1th0ff, bars, Nick Weingart and bid can be explained by the faet that (Charjes Herdrich; chuck-luck, George their machinery is now in the vicinity, p Freund; bottle game, Wilbur completing the construction of the , Klapperich; hot dog race, Anton P. Crystal Lake Road from Mc^Henry i Freund; jitterbug race, Alfred Weiasouth. It was explained that the cost gart, round the world, Jerry Miller; of moving machinery is a big item jschnozzola, Laurence Klapperich; cane of expense and that this elimination Ir,ck Freund; money pitchf of cost was a deciding factor in the Oonald Weingart; penny pitch, Jimsuccessful bid. , | my Freund; novelty stand, Marie Mil- Since the cost of construction will |ler. 16 Tinie Nix; dart £*me. be paid entirely through Motor Fuel j Maureen Millerf candy booth, Jack Voters of the township of McHenry Will go to the polls next Wednesday, August 14, to register their desires on whether or not the township shall issue $80,000 in bonds for the improvement of roads. The ballot will contain but this one question and is merely a "Yes" or "No" vote on "Shall bonds for road purposes be issued to the amount of $80,000?" The matter of improving the roads in McHenry township has been discussed for several years, but there seemed no Way by which the necessary funds could be secured, except by a road bond issue. Petitions asking the town clerk to call a special election were circulated, the necessary number of signatures secured and the call made for Wednesday, August 14, which is this coming week. Every citizen entitled to a vote is urged to go tee the polls and thereby register his w W Uevcer roaas. One cross on the ballot is all that is required. Benefits All Sections • The plan calls for the improving of abont eleven and one-half miles of' roads in the township, either tarvia or asphalt, These roads are scattered throughout the township in order to give each sectim of the territory some of the, benefits. In fact, there are eight different pieces to be improved, as follows: Two miles north from Route 20, to Wonder Lake. Three miles west from Route 81, through Ring wood to OTsonl? corner. Two and one-quarter miles west from Route 31 to Horn's grocery at McCollum's Lake. ™" One mile north from Johnsburg at the Snrine Grove road. A stretch of about 800 feet north from Johnsburg, to the district school. One and seven-tenths miles northeast from Johnsburg to the o'd chanel. About one mile west s'de of Pisi ' V" "-j AUGUST MEETING OF JOHNSBURG CLUB iKELD TUESDAY NIGHT An unusual event occurred Saturday when five generations of one fanuiy gathered at the Joseph Kattner home in Spring Grove to celebrate the eighty-ninth anniversary of the birth of Mrs. Mary Ann Thelen, shown above holding her great-greatgrandson. Also shown with Mrs. Thelen is her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Kattner of Spring Govre, standing at center; the (Pboto fcy Warwfak) iatter's daughter, Mrs. Joseph P. Miller of Richmond is at the right. Mrs. Marvin Arsenau, the former Valeria Miller, of Richmond, at left, is the fourth generation and her son, John, a few months old, is in the arms of Mrs. Thelen. About fifty relatives spent the day at Spring Grove in honor of the occasion. McHENRY COUNTY TAXPAYER® SEEK [ment, and in lowering tax biHs withjout reducing services rendered by the MONEY FOR AUDIT icbelrusn toyf; t*here neinwv iatesdso ctoia tibo*n0, "a1c*c omrdeimng- ... , . \ ~ ... jte President Diggins. Memberships AU claims and expenditures, and all prjCed at a minimum of one dolrecords of McHenry county for its lar, with larger donations sought from fiscal year, are now being taken off the majorit of members in order the county records at Woodstock, by raise sufficient money to complete the four employees of the McHenry Coun- 'survey. ty Taxpayers Association. The last j __________ fiscal year of the county was from nnUTtrn vurvwo December 1, 1938, to November 80,1 COMING EVENTS Tax funds, the award was made aub- |Xhies; refreshment stand. Gertrude jtnkee Bny- T"nrv Sw'* corner, which ject to the final acceptance by thejWeber; lunch stand, Elizabeth Mich- if0"™*?8 with. thp ne» «>ad recently state department. |ejs. fancy booth, Mayme Freund; It is thought that very little tlmelfi8h pond. School Sisters; dinner, will be needed in completing the job i Christian Mothers; traffic and parksince the roadbed was constructed two years ago under state specificsttons and allowed to settle. The Country Club road has long been a source of trouble to the city council. Heavy traffic throughout the summer month*, combined with spring washouts to make the road a constant source of expense. Warn Speeders The problem of reckless driving and disregard for speed regulations camt before the council for serious consideration. At this time the board is primarily concerned about the dangers evident on Riverside Drive, near the 1 The charge in the complaint habitual drunkenness. The Olsons were married on May 29, 1914. FILES FOR DIVORCE Allis Bamhardt filed suit for dtvorce against William Earl Barnherdt of Harvard in the circuit court last is ing, Sylvester Wirfs; construction of stands, Stephen H. Freund; |itehen workers, George Wirfs., ND THE < COURT HOUSE . fife ANTED DIVORCE Ellen Olson of Crystal Lake was granted a divorce from Otto Olson by Judge William L. Pierce Friday. 1939. ' <T'- IaaMMla to Igmm tor th. tart Road ImwTe- W y«r, comp,r.ttw tore, for: ment" Aviation previous years will also be secured. School Supervising the work is Todd A.' . 9 ,•••• *'. Ebbers of the Citizens' Public Ex pen- ot |/anrt. l>4_' diture Survey of Illmo?,. AasJln* j : in the work are Frank Block, Jr., ofr- n August 12 Marengo, Ardee Lamphier of Harvard, i Regular Meeting, and James Phillips of Woodstock. ' August 15 No figures will be made public until , Thursday Afternoon Bridge --Mrs. the survey is completed. I Emma Freund. A preliminary report is expected in Pinochle Club--Albert Kreuse Home. Hegular monthly meeting of the Johnsburg Community club was held Tuesday evening, August 6, with a _ good attendance of members, at which time to'b^usi^ by ^e*B(»rd~of Super- ,c« D. of A.--PotTuck Supper--Web- FIN%A r it A A# AL A time the question of the tA owns*h i* p r . | Cr'S road bond issue was favorably discussed, along with other matters pertaining to the welfare of the community. Father Neidert expressed his gratitude to the Legion members, the Plaindealer, all individuals and committees, who assisted in making the church picnic and flag raising such a grand success, stating that it was one of the happiest days of his life. He concluded with a very patriotic and educational talk, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all, after which the meeting was adjourned by the ainginy oi "America." --^ Eesidssce Chssgss Mr. .and Mrs. George Phalin of Bel- j levue, Iowa, have moved into a few rooms in the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Michels. Mr. Phalin has been employed as mechanic |or the-Gordon Baking company. visors in making its budget for the coming year at the September neefe^W. C. 0^ F*--- Annual Pirple i Twin ing of that body. ' I 'Lakes, Voluntary Donations j 1 August 21 The survey is being paid for by Afternoon Contract Bridge -- Mrs. voluntary donations by taxpayers of Ray McGee. the county. The organization respons- ! September 3 ible is the newly formed McHenry Fox River Valley Camp--Regular County Taxpayers Association, which 1 Meeting. had as its objective increased effi- Riverview Camp--Regular Meeting, ciency and more economy in govern- j September 10 ment. The new association is abso- j C. D. of A.--Tour to Milk Foundalutely non-political, according to R. C. t tion, Chicago. * Diggins of Harvard, president. | September 12 T Every community in the county is Women's Society for Christian Serrepresented among the members of j vice--Charter Meeting? the a s s o c i a t i o n , with every banker in j September 13-14-15 the county as a member of the finance - Greenwood Church -Cen public bathing beach. It was pointed out that the city police have spent considerable time in attempting to reduce this hazardous situation, but that more drastic measures of afciforcement may be necessary. The council seemed to feel that all roads leading into McHenry are be-1 Thursday. Habitual drunkenness coming speedways for thoughtless charged in the complaint. motorists. The danger at the corner of Riverside Drive and Elm street has SUSPECT RELEASED been considerably reduced throueh the Elsworth Ferguson of Libertyville, 'installation of an overhead flasher {'who was taken into custody by the | signal. Cars coming over the river McHenry county sheriff for question- , bridge are thus given a warning to , ing in connection with the alleged slow down. The council members are J theft of fifty dollars worth of junk not anxious to make arrests in the In Crystal Lake, was freed in Woodcity, but feel that they cannot over-1 stock Monday after Miehael Sobaske, look a certain portion of respoosibil- 1 owner of the junkyard, was unable ity in protecting human lives, _ -•"jto identify Ferguson. Ray Smith of LibertyvfUe, who -is being held in $1,500 bail for a hearing before Justice of the Peace Charles F. Hayes of Woodstock on August 10, said that he was given the metal scraps by a man named Winters, whom he gave a ride from Grayslake to Crystsl Lake. ? ' built, to a po'rit near the Bay shore. P'vtern h»«*drM feet north from tlie M«Hpnry city limic« on Riverside Drive. Increased Valuations In determining the amount of bonds that could be issued a elance at the assessed valuations for the township reveals some interesting figures. Because of the location in a summer resort area many new subdivisions have been laid out and hundreds of homes built. This has resulted u) a remarkable increase in the assessed valuations as shown by the following table: .....$8,612,774 ...«..TIRf> 914 3,738.412 4.011 412 4-H HOLDS ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT SHOW, McHENRY, AUGUST 13 The annual McHenry County" 4-H Achievement Show will be held at McHenry this year an Tuesday, August 13, at the Public Grade school grounds. The exhibits at this show will be PROBATE FOUR ESTATES W. R. Conley was named adminisfurnished by the major portion of 199 trator of the $11,250 estate of William boys and girls enrolled in agricultural projects and 253 girls enrolled in home economics projects. The girls projects, clothing, foods ' oom improvement will bo itidged ^Monday, August 12, and will be on display on the thirteenth. The girls demonstration contest and dress re jE. Riley, who died at Racine, Wis., j February 19 in the county court at | Woodstock Monday. By terms of the | will the estate is left in trust to the widow, Carrie Riley of Green Bay. Wis. I Ella Thompson Gratton of Wood- 1936 1937 1938 1939 This shows an averare gain in ations of approximately $100,000 per year for the last four years, which naturally results in an increased revenue for the township. It can be assumed that an increase in valuation will continue and materially increased if certain roads are improved. The slight increase, therefore, to any individual taxpayer on account of the bond issue will be felt but very little during the ten years which the bonds will run. Said special election will be held in the four precincts of IfcHenry township, as follows: • No. 1--Royal Blue Store, Rlogwood. No, 2---City Hall, McHenry. No. 3 -- Buch Building, Riverside Drive. - ' k No. 4--Adam Bildner Barber Shop^ Johnsburg. The polls will be opened at 6 o'clock in the morning and close at 5 in the afternoon. All voters in McHenry township are urged to go to their regular polling places and vote on this very important matter next Wednesday. • REPUBLICAN MEETING. A very important meeting of the McHenry Township Republican club will be held at the Bridge Ballroom. McHenry. Monday, August 12. at 8:30 p. m. DST. Everyone who is interested in the good of the party is urged to attend. There are many important committee, which is headed by David bra tion. R. Joslyn of Woodstock. ________ The finance committee is now con- ' • ' TUG OF WAR ducting a county-wide drive for funds It was worth the price of the circus for the work, which is-^estimated to Monday to see the big smile on Vercost about $2,000./ ' non Howe's face when his All is- Taxpayers interested -|n securing Chalmers tractor out pulled a fourmore efficiency hi county govern- ton elephant in a tug of war. stock was named administrator of the matters to come up at this meeting, therefore all members are requested to be present and bring their friends. Don't forget Monday, August 12, 8:30 p. m^ at the Bridge RnUi-w?m DENIED PETITION Judge William L. Pierce late last view will be held on Tuesday, August $15,000 estate of her uncle, Howard 13. Buckland, who died at Ringwood rein the boys division the entries, in cently. The estate was filed in proswine. colt, sheep and colt projects hate Monday. will be judged Tuesday morning and | Attorney Floyd E. Eckert of Woodthe dairy projects in the afternoon, .stock, public administrator, was nam- . Enrollments in the various agri- 'ed administrator of the $4,000 estate cultural projects are as follows: dairy, of Paul J- Lietzel, Lily Lake aitojcpev. iWednesday afternoon d»nie<i the 120'. swine. 60f pouitry, 44; corn 33: l who was found dead last week. No tion of Mrs. Jennie Goff Simpson of beef, 18; garden, 13; colt. 10; farm iknown relatives survive. The estate St. Charles who sought through court accounts, 9; sheep, 6; potato, 4, and consists of $1,000 in personal property !proceedings to regain custody of her forestry, 3. * j and $3,000 in real estate; | five-year-old daughter, Shirley Maa The judge in the dairy classes will I Lulu Beardsley, a daughter, was ,GofT. The girl has been living with be J. G. Cash assistant extension (named administratrix of the estate of her father, Roger Goff of Woodstock dairyman of the College of Agricul- j^er mother, Alice Wagar, who died at ture. James Beattie, Walworth Coun-; Harvard on July 26. The estate eor- I- ^>3 ty agent, will judge the other classes. !&ists of $7,500 in real estate. who won a divorce from the mother January JS, 1987, en** charge at «ij> ery. m