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f -~%r , < ; * • *' ' • • ' ' * - ;^ - „ „ - • y>-\ /*y [' - &-Mi , i t e . . : . •i*•*$$ ^ p J. Z?*-,7\W?.* f ~ ' •> ij" i " -"S ..*iAVr ->t ,«\ '« ,/V . „ fc"i 'rS * *** pit Ro.IT volume 76 McHENRY, ILLINOIS. aiYCOUMOL iUSttRBT MFSHMtS BUILD LARGEST APARTMENT BUILDING McHENBY DENTIST LEAVES TODAY FOR mmm SERVICE WITH ARMY « Among comparatively new reel- j ^ents to join oor comunity It t Contractor who is fast becoming a aleader in his field. He is Peter Hamlin, owner of the Hamlin Con- Jttroction company, general con- ' tractors, with offices at 9 S. Clin- .. ton street. Among his latest enterprises^are • tspacious buildings in the country's } second largest city, as well as j projects on a smaller scale in this ( . area. f Probably most outstanding of liis buildings now under construc- • tion is the K18-apartment structure at 4950 Marine Drive in Chicago, the largest apartment building now under construction in that city, with all electrical - kitchens. Other projects include 14, 16 end 22-story buildings, also under present construction in Chicago oy the Hamlin company. One structure which has attracted considerable attention is that of Chicago's largest super food market, now being for Hillman's located at the northeast corner of Harlem and North avenues. The building represents an lnvesment In excess of $1,000,000 and will adjoin the new retail store to be "instructed by Sears, Robuck 4k Co. . - The building is a one-story and basement structure, containing Above is a picture of the 518- Hamlin company. It is the largest apartment building on Marine apartment structure now in con- Drive in Chicago which is vow struction in the country's second under construction by the Peter biggest city. Mr. Hamlin, who re-. sides north of McHentyi bjl' his business headquartara "tis '• 8. Clinton street. 52,000 square feet of floor space, Due to the large sales area in- !' Volved, thirteen check-out stations are provided, Completion of the store is scheduled for early summer of - 1951. New Apartments Another Hamlin project -.which has attracted great public attention are the Promontory apartments, which were featured in a recent issue of the magasine Architectural Forum. They stand on } Chicago's lake front, the city's finest apartments, tall, new and elejgant. having been built at very nearly the lowest cost because they use loft construction undisguised. Promontory cost $8.55 per 4 square foot, less than most of Chicago's slum clearance projects. "HSays Architectural Forum, "Apartment plans were difficult in = the crowded space. Every apartment, nevertheless, has through i ventilation; only unimportant windows face the angles Of the , courts; aand the plastic character of the interior space has permitted occupants to live as they prefer, with Chinese furniture or grandstand arrangement* by romantic .Architects. J ocally the addition to Sliern<an hospital in Elgin and the beautiful new Crystal Lake grade Bchool were among Mr. Hamlin's projects. The Hamlin family has resided in the McHenry community only two years where they purchased the Henry Stilling farm atop Hamburg hill, two miles north of the city on SI. In the construction business for many yearsr Mr. Hamlin has owned his own firm for the past fourteen years. VARIED PROGRAM AWAITS GUESTS AT FOOTBALL BANQUET . A large number of tickets have been sold for the annual football banquet honoring members of the local high school team, to be held this (Thursday) evening in the school cafeteria. The advance sale of tickets assures a crowded hall to hear the guest speaker, Marshall Goldberg, of football fame, and others schoduled for appearances. Earl R. Walsh will act as toastmaster for the occasion. Guests include Coach Leonard McCracken, his assistant coaches and members of the football squad, one of whom is designated to have his name placed on the beautiful trophy donated by the Kiwanis club. A medley of football favorites will be sung by the boys' octet. SCOUTS HONORED LAST MONDAY AT COURT OF HONOR A Boy Scout Court of Honor was held in'the Legion Home last Monday evening, with the local Post as host. Although badges had not arrived to be presented. Scouts were recognized for various badges won by members of the troops. Awards will be given out in the near future. Field executive Jerry Frehse of the Blackhawk Council of the Boy Scouts was present, as was Scoutmaster Bill Warkentien of McHenry. County Gbmmander Becker of -Marengo spoke a few words after the Scout ceremony, complimenting the local Post of the Legion on their record high membership of 100 per cent. Twenty County Men To Be Celled Nor. 20 Announcement was made this past week by Col. Paul Armstrong draft director, that twenty men from McHenry county will report for pre-induction physical examinations Nov. 20. Beginning Dec. 1, Illinois Selective Service will call 200 men a day for induction instead of from 150 to 180. Col. Armstrong said the step-up was necessitated by his plan to draft no one between Dec. 15 and after the Christmas holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fenwick of Chicago spent Sunday with her parents, the C. J. Reihanspergera. RCGNWAL rOXPERIirr* The ffrst regional conference of the service unit of the Salvation Army will take place in Woodstock on Monday, Nov. 20, at which time a dinner will be served at 6:30 o'clock in St. John's Lutheran church. Guest speaker will be Brigadier Jack Seddon, territorial director of service units. A film, "The Street of Lost Hope," will also be shown. COMPLETES COURSE Police Members At Convention JL food representation of the ll.OOO members of the Illinois Police association, was present at the convention held on Tuesday of this week at the Morrison hotel in Chicago. In addition to the regular features of the convention, there was a special observance of the golden jubilee of the group. Representing the McHenry police department as delegate was Elmer Murphy, with Joseph Grobel serving on the guest registration committee. Others from here who attended were Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Grobel, Mr. and Mrs. Justus Kellner of Wonder Lake and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Struck of McCullom Lake. A full (lay's program was ofterifed to members, while their Wires were entertained with movies and visits to Chicago radiostations. A banquet was served at 7 o'clock, after which there were prevues of coming attractions at the city's night clubs. A ball followed into the early morning hours. Representing the county were Sheriff Fred C. Bau and his deputies, Harold Fox of McHenry and Grant Nolan. Officers present included Lester Connerty, president; and Lawrence B. Hoffman, secretary. ANNUAL PLAT OF JUNIOR CLASS t»IEW LARGE CROWDS LEB HOME AT ULY LAKE DAMAGED BY FIRE WEDNESDAY Considerably more than 400 persons were present last Friday Mid Saturday evenings in the school auditorium to see a tal junior class present their play. This year's production, un^sr the direction of Thomas Jamas, was, "George and Margaret,** a play which mkde heavy demands upon such youpg Thetplans. Till cast of eight characters met tafia challenge admirably, however, and presented two hours of entertainment which met with the agtyrtfial of the large crowds. The story centered around the family life of Malcolm• (Bettsrd Buss) and Alice (Audrey Attitreas) In the Garth-Bander brim In Hepstead. Rngtand, and concerned .the somewhat eslf-oentered bitions of each. The latttRy state* of' Dudley (Terry BagrM) Frankie (Peggy IHIsitrf) and Claude (Richard MMer) way of life was greatly taBanaccd by Gladys (Barbara Biadts) the maid, and Roger (Jack 'Wilis) t friend, in addition to the uudeter mined status of old family friends, George and Margaret, who re mained mere characters of fiction to the audience. Virginia Allen played the part of Beer, the family's second maid. Elaborate and attractive set lings and excellent makeup gave proof that not only the actors but it talented production staff had worked untiringly to make the two-night performance a success. following many complaints from residents in different sections of McHenry, the City Council has given the police department orders to crack down on speeders. It has been noted in particular i^ttaat drivers of motor vehicles entering the city from all sides have 2 failed to reduce their speed. Some arrests have been made. However, in many cases the police have in* stted warnings. Now it appears that the warning stage is over. Many parents of small children have expressed concern over the danger of serious accidents due to drivers exceeding the speed laws. The City Council has been petitioned to take action and has indicated that every possible effort will be made to correct the situation. It is felt that many speeders are not willfully breaking the law. but tyave become careless and thoughtless In their driving. Speed limit signs have been Ignored by too mahy drivers. Meter fellertlens A report submitted on parking meters for the month of October showed a total income In meter collections of 1689.83. This did not cover the first week of October although the amount includes *42.32 deposited in meters before the enforcement date. Out of the Income above, the city paid 1350 to the meter company. This Was figured on the basis of two dollars per meter per month. The total of ten cent fines for meter Eolations for October was $26.70. The amount for the first Week wm*$16.50, taut showed a decided drop following that period. Potfc*'TO*rt that in only a few oaael have people tried to get by with sluaa and. washers tt avoid paying the proper coin. PVT. DANIEL STILLING Pvt. Daniel William Stilling 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben H. Stilling of Rt. 1, McHenry, has completed his AF basic airmen indoctrination course at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, the "Gateway to the Air Force". His basic training has prepared him for entrance into air force technical training and for assignment ia specialized work. The course included a scientific evaluation of his aptitude and inclination for following a particular vocation U4 career. XO FIRE DAMAGE The McHenry fire department was called south of the city about 1:30 o'clock last Sunday to extinguish a grass fire which was out of control. It was spreading in a field just south of the Harold Vance residence on old Elgin Road when members arrived on the aeeae. No damage was reported. CONTEST ENTRIES The silhouette contest has proved popular not only with. McHenry residents but has also attracted friends and readers from neighboring states. Tuesday's mail brought entries from Mrs. Harold Horstman of Fort Jennings, Ohio, and from Mrs. Wank Rossi of Pell Lake, Wis. Extensive damage from, smoke, water and flames resulted from fire on the interior of the Albert Leb home on Pine Grove avenue in Lily Lake about 12:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The local fire department was called to extinguish the flames and save the entire house from destruction. Mr. Leb, a Chicago resident, stopped at his summer home about 10 o'clock in the morning on an errand and left a short time later. The cause of the fire, which was discovered by a neighbor, F. C. Stolle, was not determined. New Linotype Operator Joins PlatadeakK Stiff* Renew that subscription to the Plalndealer now! The Plaindealer lost one of its valued employees, George Bradley, linotype operator, last weekend when he left to join his family In White Cloud, Mich. Mr. Bradley, who had been at the local office for the past year, has begun work on the Cadillac Evening News in Cad lilac, Mich. The Plaindealer's new operator is David L. George of Gunnison, Colo., who Is making his home at Wonder Lake with his wife and six months' old daughter. SPOUETTES ARE IDEtlJfP JN THIS ISSUE ___ How may did you have correct? Winners wUl be announced in next week's issue. Note the many attractive Sales offered by the Merchants of Mc- *Henry in this issue! Take advantage of this collective effort on their part to acquaint you with the wisdom and economy of shopping at home where you are assured Quality, Service and Price. 'GET ACQUAINTED* with our Merchants! They deserve your support. ' -- YeBd. Police Department Ordered To Crack Down On Violators Today (Thursday). NOT. 1< Dr. L. B. Murphy, Jr., popular McHenry dentist, leaves for Camp McCoy, Wis., for service with the army dental corps. He received hla &V *.* • PK.LB. MURPHY assignment about three weeks ago. Dr. Murphy is beginning his second service period in the last ten years. In 1942 he enlisted in the dental corps and served about four years, one of which was overseas in the European theatre. Just where he will eventually be assigned he has not been informed, but at least five people are hoping that Camp McCoy will remain his home at least until after the Christmas holiday. They are his wife, the former Evelyn KarlS) and four children. Mary Lynn, Kathleen, Sally and Lawrence III. 'SANTA CLAUS' SPECIALS OFFERED CHILDREN SATURDAY Program A very ftee crowd of Boy Scouts, Girl fetoutfc Brownies and other tateieelnd residents crowded into the LeglBn Home last Saturday morning to enjoy an appropriate progiam planned by the local Leg- Jptt^poet. No. 491. (Meat spestker of the day was Leafier Biedschlag, eleventh district commander, who stressed the historical importance of Armistice A special fifteen-cent "Santa Clause ticket", good for a round trip from any suburban station of the Chicago and North Western Railway company to downtown Chicago, will be offered by the railroad to children on Saturday, Nov. 18, the day Santa Claus himself arrives on 8tate street in a colorful Christmas parade. H. C. Duvall, passenger traffic manager of the railway company, in announcing the special one-day fare, said the "Santa Claus ticket will be accepted as passage for children between the ages of 5 and under 12, provided they are accompanied by adults holding regular 6ne-way or round trip tickets. The fifteen-cent "Santa Claus ticket" will be good in coaches for children making the round trip Day, recalling the many associated from North Western stations as events which have occurred in the far a* Geneva: northwest as years since that first observance He looked forward to a bright future with continued Interest in world jtffalrs and less aggressiveness among men. Mrs. Harold Vycltal, president of |he Legion Auxiliary, spoke a . few Words in behalf of her organisation, tailing attention to the good fortune enjoyed by American families compared to the hardships suffered in other countries in recent years. BUnd selections, under the direction of Paul R. Yanda, included Over There" and other patriotic •elections. Rev. J. Elliott Corbett of the Community Methodist church reed the opening prayer and the dosing words were offered by Rev. Fr. 1Mward C. Coakley of St. Patlick's Catholic church. Open house attracted friends and a few strangers throughout the day and in the evening several hundred enjoyed a pot-luck, buffet dinper, followed by a dance.' REP. BOLGER SAYS NEW FIGURES GIVE HIM FIRST PLACE According to latest figures secured early this week by Rep. Thomas A. Bolger of MicHenry concerning the official returns of last week's election, he stands in first place in the race for the legislature, topping Robert McClory by seventy-five votes. Rep. Bolger says these late figures give him 65,204 votes fcs against McClory with 65,129 for second place and Harvey Pearson, third place winner, with 63,067. Nick Keller, who placed fourth, polled 59.308. Errors found in the counting of McHenry and Boone county votes were responsible for the local Democratic candidate forging ahead Into first place. Straight Democratic votes give him three rather than only one vote, which he was credited with by some judges. Mrs. William Spencer and daughter Mrs. Thomas Phalin, are enjoying a few weeks' trip to San Diego, Calif., where they are visiting the letter's daughter, lfm. fcprea McCanaon, and family. . far as Harvard, and Williams Bay; and north «s far as Winthrop Harbor. The ticket will be good for passage only on that day. "We have arranged this special low fare for Nov. 18 so that childrejuHn the outlying suburbs served \by the North Western may have all opportunity to witness the Christmas parade on State street," said Duvall. "Because It is an unusually low fare, commutation tickets will not be accepted as fare for adults accompanying children with 'Santa Claus tickets'," "Santa Claus tickets" at sharply reduced rates will be- sold only in rjiUi-fi^l stations and not on trains. fDITOftlAL MEETING Mr. ind Mrs. A. H. Mosher, former publishers of Plaindealer, attended the fall meeting of the National Editorial association, held in the Sheraton hotel in Chicago on Thursday, Priday and Saturday of last week. They were among 300 representativea of various newspapers throughout the country. Order your rubber stamps at The Plaindealer PLAIHDEALEB TO BE PRINTED DAT EARLY Because next Thursday, Nov. 23, is Thanksgiving the Plaindealer will be printed one day early, on Wednesday, Nov. 22. In order to bring readers the paper at this advanced date, it is necessary to set deadlines ahead one day. . General news will be accepted until Monday at 5 p.m. display advertising until Monday at noon and classified advertising until Tuesday at 10 a.m PARALYZED VETC ENJOYED ,'&4 *! MrSOUlMG " Dock fflwrt By Venison Dfaiaer At Chain OXaket 1950 Christmas Seal Sale Opens The 195(0 Christmas seal sale will open next week with the delivery of seals to county residents. The annual sale is conducted by the McHenry County Tuberculosis association. ^ Funds derived from the sale, which will .continue until Dec. 25, Englewood, will be used to finance tubercu- 1 losis control in the county. A quota of $10,000 has been set. The 1950 seals are red and green and feature three child angels, one singing and the others playing musical instruments. They also bear the year 1950 on them, as well as a double barrel cross, the international symbol of the continual campaigp against the dread disease. Plan on placing Christmas sealB on your letters this year. By so doing you have played an active part la aiding your country's health. Among the commusity'a terestlng visitor* in were the seventeen erans (sixteen men and one Woman) who visited the Chain tf Lakes game farm east of McHenry last Thursday. The veterans COBM from Hines hospital and are all members of Vaughan chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, t national organisation of 3.000 members, at which J. Carlson is president. The ization Is the only one of Its which finances research oa the spinal cord. The outing, a duck shoot, wa* made possible by the Kiwaaia which plaaa t^>- make this an annual event. Office ™ include Harold D. Ti IhSMl, past president and lirntnaaaf governor; Erwln L. DaafcSra? president; Edward Schwambe, vice officer of Square poet. lean Legion; Harry L. president elect and the outing plans. Despite extreiiely cold for NOT. 9, the group* all fined to specially built wheel < enjoyed immensely the land near the clubhouae. wi they brought down a total of ety-two ducks In a few Crisp breezes provided ly large appetites for the and elk dinner which fOUowei.1 was served by Mr. aad Kri. Out Bffers, owners of the who together with club ASK BIDS FOR NEW BRIDGE AT BARNARD'S MILL / .had provided for the feast. On Tuesday. Nov. 21. a special (for the «l»oot were a gift of the committee of the county board of'Hillcrest Rod and Qua ctuh 4®, McHenry. Entertainment during the ner hour was provided by surpassed prestidigitator, Schulien of Chicago, a resident of McHonry, who thrifts# the veterans with hla array of tricks. ---flat-TIm One particularly iaugh-1 lng situation arose which . c:. urrcd at U of f uch • group. Aa all supervisors which has been investigating the building of a new $50,000 bridge at Barnard'8 Mill, over Nipperslnk creek, is advertising bids for its construction. The board on Tuesday of this week approved the report of the committee which consists of Supervisors F. B. McConnell, .Aimer Aavang and Frank May. The new bridge will be constructed six feet south of the present structure. The plans, which call for a three span, one-beam bridge j pj-ed to enjoy the delidoaa 102 feet long and 24 feet wide with^a ]oa^ noise was followed hy additional sidewalks Inside the 8ught sinking of a side of am railings, has been approved by the the wheel chairs. Yes sir. a state. The present bridge has a long history, being one of the oldest in the country. While the old mill stream in McHenry is said by many to be the inspiration of the popular song, "Down by the Old Mill Stream." others give credit to the Barnard's Mill site. A petition for aid in building the new bridge was made by the township of McHenry when the old structure was deemed dangerous tor traffic. PARKING PROBLEM Parents and others are urgently requested not to park in front of St. Mary's - St. Patick's school between 2:30 and 3 o'clock when classes are being dismissed. The eight busses need the entire space and all other cars Bhould park well over to the north side of the school building. The front must be clear for use of the buses.' The cooperation of all is asked as this is a very urgent and necessary ' requst. ISSUE CHARTER Announcement has been made by Secretary of State Edward J. Barrett of the issuing of a charter to McHenry Enterprises, Inc., 115 Riverside Drive, (Roy J. Miller. John E. Loose, and Wally F. Hoffman) to build, own, operate and maintain public amusement facil- Ities. VETERANS AT DINNER ; ,0 '• • Above are pictured the paraplegic veterans of Hines hospital who enjoyed a duck shoot and venlaon and elk dinner at the Chain-OtLakes game farm east of McHnry laat Thursday. Their appetites were made especially keen by the crisp breesea of th& day aB4 14® e^ort involved ip bringing dofn aiaot^two dae^ i tire. But the veteran laugh, for he could change hft in the warmth of the lW»h| while the unlucky hunter takes his car must do the Jo|| freezing temperaturea. . _ Thursday, Nov. 9, was a day ast soon to be forgotten by either thft recipients of the prograat or hjf its sponsors, who were iHMjhl with the satisfaction which gall only be derived by the IpM^ fortunate happy. WGN-TV carried picturea of th* veterans enjoying their expedition and in' the on a 6:45 p.m. program VMdS9>. SALARIES OF OJUMff SHERIFF AND AlUr * RAISED BY BQABfr ? Just one week to the Henry A Nulle became the office of county aherIK,' the board of supervisors appwwai increases in salaries to hia, to hhl wife and special deputies / The sheriffs salary «m laceased $500. from $2,500 while his wife's salary tm ing prisoners haa Jaai»«j (NB $1,200 to $1,800. The salaf? et the chief deputy, formerly (MA per month, is now $275. aad clerk finds his salary fram ,$215 to $259. Rat tors now receive $225 |,j i raise from $216. V Recommendation of creases was made at a this past week of the fees aa ary committee of the board, met with Sheriff-elect Nulle. AM increases will become efteetHw| Dec. 4. at the time the new siMrltf t a k e a o f f i c e . , ' • $ 3F of tail ay «aa- AB80LYEB IS TlffV The two youths. John Chamffe L*. of Rt. 2. McHenry. aad S* Wayne Bethel of Matfaoa. Wl»; who admitted the theft of a in Madison on Monday week, were avaolved of any nection with the )ljM heli-ug that eveniug of the Qnilhb family outdoor theatre. police confirmed their that they stole the auto 0 pjn., making It taipaesihtt la ha*f been in Lake county a later. The yoaths we* to have been turned owar 1* . FBI for traasportiag acroae the state Mae M* The Ne^ rubber f •jptjpjllt