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McHENHY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. MARCH 1. 1951 SKONDtOCJU. •CASUALTY M KOKAN WAR fefc Steinsdoerfer nwoviriiig From Broken Shoulder , 9fL Andrew Steinsdoerfer, 23, ft resting comfortably in an army hospital in Nagdya, Japan, after having Buffered a broken right shoulder during heavy Korean fighting on Feb. 9. News to this effect came in tour notifications to fails wife, the former Mary Bauer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Bauer, of Ingleside. ; On Feb. 16 Mrs. Steinsdoerfer ar+ceived a letter from her husband i» which he merely stated that he was getting along all right Confirming her suspicions aroused by that statement was a card which arrived the next day from a Los A&geles radio station which had received the news of his injuries from Japan. The post card contained a note which asked Mrs. Steinsdoerfer to answer with a message to her husband if she » ^Wished. On the eighteenth, the official notification came from the government, reading as follows: "We deeply regret to inform you that your husband was slightly wounded in action on Feb. 9.M A' letter written on Feb. 19 and which arrived here last Friday was the local soldier's first account of his own injuries. He wrote it »frotft Nagoya, Japan, and stated that he was wounded when hit in the shoulder by machine gun fire. His shoulder was in a cast for a time but now is merely taped He expects to remain in the hospital about two months. The last letter received previous to his injuries stated that he was then fighting with the infantry south of Seoul, which Is believed to be where he was located wbeu • •Grounded. He had been in Korea since Jan. 17, which meant that he had reached the front lines in one sector qjt fighting in only three weeks' time. While news of his wounds were FILING DEADLINE DATE DISCLOSES SUPERVISOR RACE A report issued following the deadline for filing for township offices -on Tuesday of this week disclosed that there will be a race for the post of supervisor in this community. Math N. Schmitt seeks re-election to the position and will be opposed by Alvin Blake, who filed late last week with Township Clei& Walter Anderson. Carl Hallstrom of Wonder Lake and LeRoy Smith of McHenry will be unopposed for assistant supervisor posts, as will Chuck Miller for road commissioner. >4H • I I I I M I I I l » I !»•« 4*4 NEWS ABOUT OUR SERVICEMEN BUSINESSMEN'S / ARE DISCUSSED LT. LOUIS E. SHELTON This soldier is Lt Louis E. Shelton, son of Mrs. Lacie Davis of Lily Lake, who has been serving with the army for the past fourteen years. He left Seattle, Wash., on Nov. 29, 1950, and since that time has been in Japan unless he has joined* the fighting in Korea since hie family 1--t heard from him. During the last war Lt Shelton received with a great deal of ap-1 served a long period of time in the Mediterranean region. He was cited for destroying a German plane, a wheeled vehicle, six antitank guns and a pillbox, killing or wounding all six enemy personnel in them during a single engagement. He was wounded four times while serving on the Italian war front in World War II, after which he was given the Purple Heart. prehension and regret by his family and friends, there was also a very definite feeling of gratefulness * that he survived, since two .of his buddies, fighting beside him, FWere killed by fire at the same time. Pvt. Steinsdoerfer has mentioned one thing over and over again concerning his stay? in the hospital which is contradictory to the reports of most patients. He is elated over the wonderful food he is receiving and will probably be reluctant to leave it for regular army fare. (A The young McHenry soldier, son of the senior Andrew Steinsdoerfers of Crystal Lake, was married to Miss Mary Bauer last Sept. 16 and entered service on Nov. 9. Any hospital patient is happy to receive mail and certainly it must be especially welcome when one is thousands of miles away from friends at home. Those who wish to write to Pvt. Steinsdoerfer may do so by addressing mail as follows: £*SN 46082472, 395th Sta. HOB. Med. Det Patient. A.P.O. 1054, P. M., San Francisco, Calif. George Oeffling of Johnsburg was the first reported casualty in this area since the outbreak of hostilities in Korea. On Wednesday of this week the following was received from tl}e war department: With the U.S.^lst Cavalry division on Korean battlefront--(Dev^ layed) -- Private Andrew Steinsdoerfer has been awarded the combat infantryman's badge in Korea while serving as an infantryman with the 7th cavalry regiment. This badge, which 1b only awarded frontline combat infantrymen, distinguishes the actual fighting man from the rear area and service troops in a combat zone. A soldier must be a member of an infantry regiment to be eligible to "^receive it. The badge itself consists of a miniature replica of a revolutionary flint lock rifle on a rectangular blue background super-imposed over a wreath. It is worn by the soldier over his left breast pocket above his campaign ribbons. Corp. Rlfby Hut Corp Benjamin Rigby, 28, a mem- #ber of the twenty-fourth division of the army reserves, was wounded in action in Korea on Feb. 13. according to word received by his wife, the former Joyce Eckert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Eckert of Woodstock? and his mother, Mrs. I. E. Dirrenberger. The letter stated that he had been wounded in the left arm and shoulder and that he was one of three kout of a group of twenty who came . out alive. However, it was necfcs - sary for him to walk over rough terrain for seven miles, hl« arm LIST TALENT FOR RINGWOOD'S SHOW SATURDAY, MARCH 10 The public is reminded that Ringwood's Talented Friends' Night will be held at the McHenry high school auditorium on Saturday evening, March 10, featuring some outstanding entertainment). The program proceeds will benefit the Ringwood church basement building fund. •<A partial list of talent Includes a minstrel show; the Marlowe orchestra; Kane county midgets; Richmond men's quartet; Mrs. R. Kane, ballet; Tom Martin's feats in the art of prestidigitation; Jimmle Jepson in a hobo tap dance; Warren Jones, Alice Cristy, Mary Ann Wiedrich, Annette Glauser and Duane Andreas, soloists; piano selections by Peter Grosby; and a recitation by Gerrie Banks. Tickets are available from any Ringwood W.S.C.S. member or from Mrs. Viola Low. Organisation To Begin Filth Year With April Mooting Several Items of business of interest to McHenry residents were brought up at last Monday evening's meeting of the Business Men's association. One of the most important of a general nature was the discussion of plans for the carnival, which because of inclement weather was postponed frdm February until Thursday, Mlarch 29. This will be held, as originally planned, at the Just For Fun roller rink and will Include' the same array of talent and fine entertainment which was scheduled earlier. More details concerning this big event will appear in next week's issue. The possibility of encouraging the American Youth Hostel movement in this area by utilising the Herbert Engdahl barn on south Green street for the group's purposes was discussed but no vote was taken. Officials of the state and national Youth Hostel groups are scheduled to meet at a later date with local members of the Business Men's association for the purpose of explaining the aims of the organisation. Another article giving details on the movement appears in this issue. Teen-Age Canteen A report on the teen-age canteen disclosed that this undertaking was proving of lasting popularity, attracting as many or more young people this winter season as when the canteen opened more than a vear ago. Entertainments, including modern, square and folk dancing, ping pong and shuffleboard, are offered at the Legion Home once each month. Members of the Woman's club are assisting as ulual, serving hot dogs and pop to the young people at cost. About 15Q were in attendance at last week's dance. The entertainments are begun during the fall and con- -ttfrtted pniH '*lpHngr?'">' " At next month's meeting a committee will be named to nominate officers to be elected at the April meeting. As the time of the annual spring election apiftoaches, local business men are once again encouraged to become active members of their association, which is a non-profit organisation formed for the purpose of serving the best interests of its members and the community in general. The association was established four years ago this spring and has had as its president since that time Atty. John Looze. who has capably headed the growing organization. With the start of its fifth year in April, Mr. Looze and other faith< ful, hard working members hope for increased Interest among a greater number of McHenry's business men. Serious Damage Averted By Speed of Firemen Quick action on the part of members of the McHenry fire department prevented serious fire damage at the Ambrose Schaefer's new home in HUnterville subdivision, northeast of the city, late Wednesday afternoon. An overheated furnace caused the filter to catch on fire and threatened more serious damage. The filter was ruined but the only other damage was caused by smoke. ATTENDED CONVENTION Dr. Henry Freund of McHenry was in Chicago Sunday and Monday. Feb. 25 and 26. taking part in the forty-third annual convention of the Illinois Optometric association in the Morrison hotel. More than 1.500 optometrists from throughout Illinois and midwestern states participated in the meeting which had as its theme "Motorist's Vision." bleeding in order to reach pedical aid. Corp. Rigby is a veteran of World War II. having aerved nineteen months in Italy Before kre-entering the army he was em ployed by the Illinois Bell Telephone company at Woodstock. DRIVERS URGED TO EMPLOY CAUTION ON SLIPPERY BLACKTOP FR. BAUMHOFER RECOVERNG FROM INJURIES OF CRASH Rev. Fr. Eugene Baumhofar, as- Stoat pastor of St. Mary's church, is recovering at the parish house this week from injuries sustained in11 an auto accident last Thursday of Columbus, night. K. of C. Members Planning Retreat Rev. Herbert Dithelm, O.F.M. of St, FranciB Retreat House, Mayslake, will appear as guest speaker at the next meeting of the Knights Thursday evening. • March 8, at 8:15 p.m., to^which all Fr. Baumhofer had officiated •4jnen °} McHenry vicinity are services in the Catholic church MJ invited. Crystal Lake earlier in the even* ing, as is his custom during the Lenten season. Afterward he had gone to Hartland to visit Fr. John Dording, who was ilL Returning home about midnight, driving east on Rt. 120. his car skidded on I patch of Ice a couple of mil^p west of McHenry and left the par*f ment. He suffered shock and seW eral broken ribs when the wut# came to an abrupt stop In a MOW bank. Passing motorists enroute home from the early evening shift af the Father^ Herbert, as he is known to retreatants, will be here just one week befor^ the men from McHenry territory make their annual pilgrimage to Mayslake. This retreat movement, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, started here about ten years ago and each yefir !has gained momentum. Last year the local group received* honorable mention in the Retreat Bulletin because of the number from thiB area making the retreat. Having Father Herbert, who will be the retreat master this year, come to medictfl treatment. Study Prospects For Youth Hostel Woodstock Auto Lite stopped «Hl Mclfenrv noi.aiul.ii , ta* Fr. Baumhofer £ quainted with him and to those who have never made a retreat, it afford an excellent opportunity to learn the functions and purpose of the movement. The retreat movement is encouraged by the local clergy and Pope Pius XII has issued an encyclical requesting that those of faith make a closed tetreat at leaBt once a year ; however, the retreat is open to men of all faiths and not confined to any one religion. The Knights have invited the clergies In this territory to be present at this meeting and a special appeal is made to all members of the K.C. to attend snd welcome their distinguished guest. Father Herbert's talk will be insDirational |o all and especially educational /or men not familiar with the movement The Knights deem it a great honor to be able to have Pother Herbert as their guest and wish to share this good fortune with all men of this good fortune with all men of the community. The McHenry retreat group will leave Friday. March 16, at 4 p.m. from the K.C. hall and return the following Sunday evening. Any According to a report from Deputy Sheriff Tesnow, icy spots on the blacktop along East River Road has caused several accidents in one particular spot two miles south of the McHenry bridge. One occurred last week Wednesday evening when a motorist from Burton's Bridge ran into the guard rail after being pushed off the road by a speeding car. He was picked up by Sheriff Tesnow and taken to McHenry for first aid. The case was reported to the sheriff's patrfrt, who responded within a very few minutes. Again on Sunday night, two cars came very near a head-on collision at the same spot. Had it not been for the slow speed they were traveling. serious damage would have resulted. Neither of the drivers Was injured but the sides of both vehicles were damaged. Drivers are urged to use caution when driving, around this curve, which is not only sharp but also sipping aiti *t*tremely slippery when wet \ bers in good standing. Membership cards are issued at two dollars a year to all members under 21, and three dollars a year for those over 21. This entitles a member to the use of all hostels in the United States and Europe at forty cents a night under 21 and fifty cents a. night over 21. A family pasa is available for all members of a family for five dollars a year. Any person who can travel under his own power is eligible to become a member. Each year the A.Y.H. issues a handbook to members showing hostels and giving the rules. The councils sponsor and furnish chaperones for tours of young people. • Nearby A.Y.H. are now located In Waukegan and Rockford and facilities are available in a number of Chicago Park districts. A McHenry hostel would be a focal point for trips from the Waukegan area and the Rockford region. In beautiful Door county. Wis., in the Green Bay area, there are seven hostels. This makes a wonderful trip for a week, stopping one night at each otie. DELEGATES ELECTED At a meeting of the McHenry county Democratic central committee held last Thursday evening, delegates to the district convention. to be held March 22 in Woodstock, were chosen. Selected from McHenry were Thomas8 A. Bolger and Lester Bacon. Wonder Lake will be represented by Edward Cannon. Alternates include Henry Miller, Atty. Joseph X. Wavnne. Joseph McAndrews and LeRoy Smith of McHenry . Anton Meyer of Spring Grove. Miller is vice-chairman of Dynocratic committee. and Mr. the Conscience is the still small vole# that tell* you somebody's looking Late Korean Gonert! Father Of County Woman Major General Bryant E. Moore, 56, new commander of the ninth corps in Korea who died suddenly Saturday a few minutes after he climbed out of the wreckage of a helicopter, was the father of Mrs. Andrew E. Kuby, Jr., of Greenwodd township. The general was on a helicopter inspection tour when he signaled his pilot to go down for a closer look at something which interested him beside the Han river north of Yoju. The rotor blades struck a cable and the craft crashed on the river bank. It was believed at first that he was only slightly injured but he died a few minutes later after having climbed out of the wreckage. No official cause of death was given at the time. Brother Of Mrs. Mosher Died In Santa Monica Mrs. A. H. Mosher received word Monday morning, Feb. ,26, of the death a few hours earlier of her brother, Gordon Plattner, 62, a resident of Santa Monica, Calif. He was taken ill the previous evening and removed to a hospital, where he died of a heart attack. Mr. Plattner, who visited in McHenry for several weeks in 1943, was associated withHthe Douglas Aircraft company, fm only survivors are the widow; his sister, Mrs. Mosher; and a half-brother, Wlnfield Pierce, of Dixon. Need rubber-stamps? Order at rhe Plaindealer. RICHARDSON BOYS FAIL TO EITOMEETING Time Rail Out When / ^Only Twenty Miles Separated Brothers Recent letters from McHenry boys in the Korean theatre have proved of interest to local relatives and friends, and often, in addition to their news valde, have had ther wistful angle. There was a letter from Sgt. Bob Richardson. 437th Sidney Zwich, president of thd Chicago Youth Hostel, met Ia4| week with a local group Interested the Catholic in the American Youth Hostel movement. The meeting was ached uled to discuss utilising the Herbert Engdahl barn on South Green street for American Youth Hostel purposes. The meeting was attended by John Looze, Mrs. (Jeorge Kauss, Mrs. Herbert Engdahl and Mrs. Fred Svoboda. all of whom had shown an interest in the American Youth Hostel movement. The national office was represented by Edward Slezak, a national director of American Youth Hostels. Mr. Slesak reviewed plans for converting the Engdahl barn as a Youth Hostel. All hostels provide blankets, equipped kitchens and bathroom facilities. There are 125 hostels in the United States and twenty-three (I foreign countries. The American Youth Hostels movement is spon- ^„ - sored by the Rockefeller Founda- Person wishing to make this ratios, and Jobn^Dr RockefaMedr -IIf! * contact the «rand- knight, is president of the board of direC- A; * Freund. by phoning McHenry tors. They are open only to mem- 776-M, or Atty. Leroy J. Welter. WALTER RICHARDSON 7^ 49R-W, to make their reservations. All thpse joining this retreat will be provided transportation to and from Mayslake by members of the Knights of Columbus. HOLIDAY SEAL SALE IN COUNTY REACHED &395 TO TOP 1949 Troop Carrier Wing, stationed in a southerly Japanese island, who writes of taking off from his outfit one day with one avowed purpose -- to meet his brother, Sgt. Wally, of the 11th Engineers, back of the fighting front in Korea. Bob Writes of flying to Korea at dawn--hitch hiking and humming rides deep north into the drab, hilly country, traveling as fast as available vehicles would permit. He finally got within twenty miles of his brother's location, only to have to turn back in order to get the evening returning plane to his Japanese base or suffer the dire consequences of not reporting for TOity *t'£ a.m'. the following morning. A great effort and a disappointment at not jLccomplishing the objective. 8« Near Walt Richardson <• awl Gene Freund ehllsted in September, 1948, and spent their early days in the army together-- the first six months at Fort Knox, Ky., and then nearly a year at Fort Bel voir, At the recent meeting of the executive board of the McHenry county Tuberculosis association, the 1950 Christmas Seal Sale was reported as $9,395.30. This represents an increase over the 1949 sale. Funds raised are used to finance the work of the association locally. Miss Mabel Hobbs, county nurse, gave a report for the year 1950. Twenty-five patients received care in the sanatorium and 240 large X-rays were taken. In the month of May, 4,219 small X-rays were taken In the mobile unit Miss Hobbs concluded her report with the statement that the annual meeting of the Illinois Tuberculoids association will be held at Peoria in April. Burglar? Took $500 In Goods At Emerald Park The summer home of Joseph Brady at Emerald Park was entered by burglars within the last ten days, according to a report from the sheriffs office. Sheriff Henry A. Nulle learned Sunday that articles valued at about $500 were stolen. Including a radio, press camera, twelve double sheets, twenty-four turkish towels, five fly rods and reels, two electric heaters and other goods. Chief Deputy Sheriff Harry Ifferendeen investigated and reported that a screen was removed and a bathroom window broken to gain entrance. A neighbor who watches homes in that area noticed»the broken window and notified the owner, who in turn contacted the sheriff's office last Sunday. Photo by Worwick ROBERT RICHARDSON "Voice Of The Turtle' Weekend Production An attractive, eye-catching brunette, who has played the| lead role of Sally Middleton before, has been added to the cast of the Woodstock Players to portray that part again in this weekend's presentation, "Voice of the Turtle." There is a cast of three in this John .Van Druten play. It's setting ia World War II in a New York City apartment that Sally has near Third Avenue. " Since there are only two plays remaining after thii one, theatre lovers are advised to plaae this show on their "must" ltpt. Va. Then, as happens in the army, they were assigned to different outfits, and saw no more of each other, although both saw early service in Korea, and corresponded regularly. Walt and Gene have both wVitten of an incident only slightly more rewarding than Bob's experience in trying to effect a meeting. A couple of weeks ago Gene, now sergeant first class, learned that he was to 'move north in Korea and would go through Walt's camp. Both boys eagerly anticipated the chance of a reunion. Walt writes, "I saw Gene-- he was on a truck in a convoy, and couldn't stop--we waved at each other as he went by-- he looks fine. Gene writes. "I saw Walt--he was rebuilding a bridge --we waved--he looked ljeavy." Sgt. First Class Eugene Freund. the son of Herbert Freund of Pearl street. McHenry* chose demolition work after completing basic training at Fort Knox. Specialized training at Fort Belvoir led to his assignment to the 185th Engineers and the move to Korga last August where he has seen constant service, including the grim Chosen reservoir siege and evacuation. In Korea Sgt. Walt Richardson, a son of Mrs. A. J. Richardson, local high school teacher, paralleled Gene's army training through Fort Belvoir and then was assigned to the 11th Engineers. This was one of the first demolition units to enter Korea after the fighting started last June. >|le haa served uninterruptedly, doing both demolition and re- . : COUNTY'S ASSESSED VALUATION BEACHES $174,712,836 THIS YEAR The county board of review this past week set $174,712,863 as the total assessed Valuation of all property in McHenry county this year. That figure is nearly four million more than last year and the nighest in the history of the county. County Clerk Woods, who announced the total, added that a tentative county tax rate set by him will be almost five cents per one-hundred dollars valuation more than last year. The rate is .197 as compared to .149 last year. According to Mr. Woods, the Increase is due to the emergency levy of $68,000 for building of bridges in the various townships. The levy became necessary when the townships were unable to raise enough money through township taxes to pay for these bridges. Rep. J. J. Adduci Indicted By Jury State Rep. James J. Adduci, who maintains a summer home in the Pistakee community, on Monday was indicted by the Sangamon county grand jury at Springfield on four counts charging that he accepted commission payments on envelope sales to the state. Action resulted under a statute making it. a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $1,1900 for a member of the legislature to receive profit from a state contract. The indictment is said to have charged that Adduci became Interested "unlawfully and corruptly" in two contracts for the printing and manufacturing of envelopes for the state by the Central Envelope and Lithographing company of Chicago. Further, the indictment was said to have stated that Adduci received a large amount of money from the company, as a commission for his interest in the contract. 'Leo Pflum, state superintendent of printing, was the only witness heard by the grand jury prior to the voting of the indictment State's Attorney George Coutrakon Is said to have in his possession a photostatic copy of a check for $5,490 wMch ie alleged to have been made out to Rep. Adduci by the president of the Chicago concern. The president was reported to have testified that Adduci received a 10 per cent commission on the envelope sales and that the balance of the check represented an advance for commissions on anticipated contracts. THOMAS CARR, OLD TIME RESIDENT OF VICINITY, IS DEAD Funeral services were held from the Kisselburg chapel at Wauconda Friday afternoon for Thomas Carr, 83, native of the Ringwood community who died in his room at the Clark hotel, Wauconda, Feb. 21. Burial waa in the Wauconda cemetery. The deceased was born Nov. 26, 1867, on a farm near Ringwood, the son of Thomas and Rose Rourke Carr, Irish immigrants who came to this country in 1848 and were pioneers of McHenry county. Mr. Carr worked on farms in this vicinity as a young man and moved to Wauconda in 1930. He resided with a sister-in-law, Mrs. F. L. Carr, until the time of her death. Thomas Carr was well known in the Wauconda community as he had been here in his earlier years --a familiar figure who enjoyed nothing better than to visit with passersby on the topics of the day. He talked to strangers as well as acquaintances and was especially well knowp as a self-styled weather prophet. Mr. Carr never married. He is survived by a brother-in-law, Frank Fay. of Ringwood, and many nieces and nephews. BROTHER DIES Sister Andreella, music supervisor at St Mary's-St Patrick's school, was called to Milwaukee. Wis., this past week by the death of her brother. building work as the course of the Korean campaign has progressed or fallen back. Sgt. Bob Richardson, another son of Mrs. Richardson, and wife of Ercell Richardson, McCullom Lake, saw service in Guam following the last war. He re-enlisted in the active reserves and last August was called back to active training and service, assigned to a Chicago unit at O'Hare field, the 437th Troop Carrier Wing. He trained briefly at Shaw air base in South Carolina and was flown to Japan, wfiere he has aided in the Korean air lift, flying supplies in and often bringing casualties out In addition to frequent letters, he has delighted hie wife and 2-year-old daughter. Sue Lynn, with gifts from the Orient the most colorful of which has been a pair of red silk Japanese nail am for his pintsite* daughter. Ted ag • *•# mmm CROSS DRIVE BE6MS TODAY Captains, Workers For McHenry Ann Breakfast Guests Chairmen and workers got to a fine start this (Thursday! morning in the annual Red Cross drive for funds in McHenry town^ ship. A tasty breakfast was serf^ ed in St. Mary's-St. Patrick"! school hall by members of m Christian Mothers and Altar society at 8 o'clock, after which tltt enthusiastic volunteers began m full day of work. Among guests at the hre«k!!»# was Atty. C, Russell Allen, Mo* Henry county fund drive chairma^, who stressed the need for meettajg the local quota of $2,500 and the county quota of $28,000. La* ye* McHenry was the first city in Hilt', county to top its quota, the ftgvrp having been reached at the cloajp of the first day. Another guest at the was Mrs. Marion Phinney of stock, executive secretary o£ tlf county chapter and an enrae#-, worker for the cause for naaf^ years. Earl R. Walsh, who served township ^drive chqfrman years ago. has again assumed th| leadership in the 1951 campaign^ succeeding Dan Justen, Gertrait Barbian is chairman of the locift branch of the Red Cross. * Captains and workers will tD|» elude the following: Howard Wa$» ties, Mrs. Frank Gans, Robert Ju|> ten, Mrs. Chas. Brown. Donal# Tonyan, Mrs. Herman Dowe, Dal Justen. Mrs. George P. ~ John H. Greene. Mrs. M. F. Mrs. Richard Overton. Mrs. H. Greene, Mrs. Edward Mrs. Roy Kent Mrs. Harold Mrs. Gus Freund, Mrs. Nick fit Freund, Mrs. Arthur Krause, Mr* Evelyn Hart Mrs. Henry Stilling, ulfo $ Wlnfelman, Mrs. Jack Backftfc Paul Jessup. Mrs. Jos. McAudiaVjC Mrs. D. F. Dooley, Mrs. Geo. ser, John Anderson, Mrs. OlacA^ Mre. Boh Peterson, Mrs. DoaaM Leske, Mrs. Fanny Freund. Hi Peter Nersted, Warren . Stilling. Win. J. Nuber. ing. Ben Bauer, Mra. Louis .To*. B. milling. Earl Ray Hornberger, Joe Draper, A1 Henn, Mra. Geo. Duesler, J. Smith, Johnsburg Commi Club members, Chancey and Mra R. J. Cynowa. w Wonder Lake Drive The Wonder Lake branch of the American Red Cross chapter ed its annual drive for funds day, Feb. 25. All of the workers ii this drive assembled for a luncfe^ eon at the Lake View Inn at Uf o'clock, after which they wesS forth on their house-to-hooae soi licitation in the Wonder Lake arek The drive is under the directkkK of E. F. Cannon, fund drive man. and Mra. Olive Tallman. Is chairman of the Red branch. *v Following are the officially appointed solicitors and the distriot in their charge: Mrs. C. Ciboe, anfc Mrs. J. Morin. Wickline Bay; Mr*,* E. Cannon. Mrs. E. Murphy anti Mrs. L. Plotner, Shore Hills; Mra. B. Redman. Mrs. H. Wohnrade anff Mrs. H. Davidson. Deep Springs ifr M*s. C. Carr and Mrs. G. Wels«k» gerger. Deep Springs 2; Mra. HL4 Doerrfeld, Mrs. L. Forsberg; Ifrli R. Norin and Mrs. Johnson. Wonder Center; Mrs. N. Elbersen, MrC Schau and Mrs. L. Dick. Indian Ridge; Mr. H. Setxler. Wildi Mrs. H. Roes. Lookout Point; J. Donash and Mrs. R. Mahal. ory Falls; J. Wurm. M. Woodwarft and Mrs. M. Woodward. Wondei Woods. ? rf-J inoap dwoodft !. Hie* Mrs. Isabel Sand Died At Son's Home Saturday; Mrs. Isabel (Belle) Sand, 7ft years old. died Saturday afternoon Feb. 24, at the home of her aoA Earl Harold, at Lily Lake. Mr% Sand was taken ill while visit In |t at Blue Island • short time agj> and was confined to a hoepitap there before being brought badl to Lily Lake by ambulance. Her son is the only immediate survivor. • The body rested at the Peter Justen funeral home until l:l| o'clock Tuesday afternoon, whe<| Rev. J. E. Corbett of the CommUP ity Methodist church officiated a| last rites. Burial was in Mo«n§ Emblem cemetery near ElmharsC CENSrS FI6UBS A certification of the I960 llMt for McHenry county was receive# this week by County Clerk Bnj* mond D. Woods, the total heins 50,416. The population ten JWt ago was 37.311.. The lfclhWf township figure totaled 74^ Nearly M ssffiton tn« ham planted in North It ..