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'"mw »• jffji <aiu&tk+: _»4r. : *•<&. • . • V'"" '•'•I *'• » Page Seven Thnndiy. Odalm It. ISfl McHENRY POLICE DEPT by Marie Schaettgen Most of us take our police department for granted. Its just there and unless we think they have failed in their duty nothing much is said for or against them. The chief and his men are "standard equipment" for the town. We depend upon them to maintain law and order. We expeet them to perform miracles in their line of "%Sty. We demand that they be "understanding" when any wrong doing concerns us or any one near and dear to us but--we demand that they be stern law enforcement officers when the crime or misdemeanor is committed by those in whom we have no interest This means they must combine the knowledge and capability of 'adjudge, the understanding of a psychologist and the inquisitr mind of a psychiatrist with the humanity and compassion of a clergyman. Here In McHenry we have in John J. McCarthy, a chief who seems to have all of these qualifications. In the years that he has been chief of police he has tried, and usually succeeded, in guiding the youthful miscreant into jjtore useful and safer paths. He has tried to understand the motivating reason behind the misbehavior. He has heeded the necessity for discretion in dealing with the publicizing of youthful crime. He has done this in order to protect the family as well as the child. In a small community this phase is all-important. McHenry has no serious problems of juvenile delinquincy. Mr. McCarthy deserves a great shn of the credit for this. His gloved hand has not only directed traffic Into the right lanes--it has directed many a youngster into a life Photo by Koiiu of honor and usefulness--a life free from the stigma of police records and prison sentences--a life free from the constant strain of trying to evade final justice. He has taught them that , a life of crime is not one of pleasure and glamour but of a very transient nerve-racking, excitement that ends at the grave or behind a prison wall. He has guided them and admonished them--he has truly "walked softly, but carried a big stick". Mr. McCarthy is embarking upon a 90-day leave of absence from the duties he commenced in 1945: After many years on the Chicago police force he came here on a temporary basis. He was to be on the force only two weeks on twelve hour duty. Mr. McCarthy improved the flow of traffic in and out of town and made other improvements in traffic conditions. Mr. Overton, who was mayor at the time, offered Mr. McCarthy a regular position on the force. He accepted when it was agreed < to add another man and make each tour of duty eight hours, with no days off. About this time, Earl Dowell went in as chief and Lester Bacon replaced Wirfs. Mr. Dowell remained as chief until 1947, when he moved to Lafayette, Ind., to manage a golf course there. Lester Bacon became chief and served from 1947 to 1949. Bill Lundy and McCarthy made up the force for a tiirie. In 1949, McCarthy became chief and has served since. During his absence, August "Gus" Moritz will fill in. George Freund, the mayor, will supervise the force during this period. Our present force includes Elmer Murphy, Clyde "Dusty" Rhodes and Paul Struck ORGAN MUSIC NITELY GOOD FOOD Prepared aid Served By / * EDITH and BERGET 6 P. M. To 18:10 A. X. riM SftriaR* » *145 -- H Chicken fit Basket - fLM STEAKS -- CHOPS -- SANDWICHES IN fox HOLE TAP ROOM on the meters replacing Joe Grobet, Who left recently after a long and serious illness. Albert Nugent is the extra man and is on duty about three days a week. - The physical boundary of the police department's jurisdiction is the city limits. The moral boundary has no limits. They keep the traffic moving--they maintain law and order but they also act quickly in emergencies and keep Mcr Henry free of serious trouble. These few men must be all things to all people. They must be on hand for funerals, they must be here, they must be there, they must be everywhere at the same time. They need the tentacles of an octopus to accomplish this feat. A reasonable and seasoning populace can help. Mr. McCarthy says that one of the department's worst headaches comes from the fact that people who complain of a disturbance are frequently reluctant to swear out a warrant for the arrest of those responsible. He believes it might prevent many disturbances if it were possible to make arrests. The , problems of -today's police forte do not differ too greatly front - those that , confronted the earlier police forces. In the days when M. M. Niesen and Jack Walsh served as chiefs they didn't have the traffic problems and fast motor-cars to contend with, but they did have runaway horses and other large and small annoyances. Mr. Walsh was on the force f\r forty-four years. Part of this time Mr. Niesen was also on the force and it was a "one man yu »luty" force. Both of these men nad varied and sundry duties to perform which we would not now associate with the police departnv/t. They were lamplighters, and Eurl Walsh says that to this day people recall his dad at the mention of Lamplighters" song. They kept the city pump running and at one time Mr. Niesen suffered a severe burn on his arm while tending the pump. He was perched high otr a ladder when his clothing caught Are. Nevertheless, '-finished his job. Mr. Walsh and Mr; Niesen met and dealt with many of the exigencies of theif day. There were rowdies to keep un* der control--McHenry with a population of about l,&00 had tpn saloons. Tramps were frequent visitors to town. They would travel between Crystal Lake and McHenry.' When they arrived in McHenry there were thrown into jail. In the morning they were fed and sent on their way. There were men who Pitched their teams outside and spent the day in the saloons. They drank beer and played cards although Mr. Niesen says there was very little 'gambling in the card games of those days. The city board met once a month in its early carser and McHenry was divided into Celitervllle (Green st) and West McHenry. At one time they had two police chiefs. The town had tl^ee dance halls and they remained open until 5 a.m. Mr. Walsh died in 19i3 after forty-four years on the force, but, people still remember him and the things he did for the department and for the town. Mr. Niesen is hale and .hearty and over 80. He leads an aotive life but his activities, of course, are those of a well deserved re tirement. In his long life he has held all the offices in the Catholic order of Foresters. He has been a member of this organization for sixty-two years. He still enjoys many things in oomraon with those few of his contemporaries who are still around. He makes his home with his son, Clarence, and faiqlly On Riverside drive. Mrs. Clarence Niesen enjoys the reminiscing of old Mr. Niesen and the children adjore him. The men, Mr. Walsh and Mr. Niesen, have a very definite place in the history of McHenry. Th«y helped to make the town the wellorganized. modern, interesting and thriving little town it is. | I 1 1 'i/r-U Consignment Sale EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT 7:30 P.M. Yo«r Skipper Cews Weigh Mere Wkei Sold !«•, r Year Calves Bring Mere Here. PMur Dairy and Breeding Cattle can be teste4 aft Omrj ' Hoder* Sales Ban. Tour Cattle atf Hegs can be selt'by Ike IWBw er by] the i "IMae afel See Tow Stock Sett^l** 'We are here te serve y*l» WI PAY CONSIGNOR DAY AFTER THE WE ARE BONDED Woodstock Comm. Sales Co* inc. Phone $72 or 499 -- Woodstock. QL lie,to Win -rIk„ Be Sony! m IFor the man or woman who wants a Cadillac, there is no satisfactory substitute in the whole wide world! So, if your heart is set on sitting at the wheel of this great and distinguished motor car--let us talk with you frankly about the matter. First of all, you should come in and place your orderjust as soon as circumstances will permit. There is nW- as there has been for many years--a waiting list of! wonderful people who wish to own this wonderful cari And the sooner your nam,e joins this distinguished list--the sooner your hope will be realized. And once your signature is on an order blank--hold firm to your purpose. This may not be easy--for temptation is almost certain to assail you! x Cars without number may be had today--almost as Soon as you agree to accept them. And, quite naturally, Sumdard tfuiprntnt, accttjorits mad trim Hhvtomkd tn nkjttt to ckmgr witktmi iMiw, people who sell these available cars may ask you to shift your preference from Cadillac. t But, again, we urge you to hold firm--for the sake of your own welfare and your own satisfaction. Remember--it's Cadillac you want. Cadillac--with its universal and pride-inspiring recognition as the Standard of the World! Cadillac-- with such performance that owners actually think up excuses for taking to the highway! ^ Cadillac--with such amazing endurance that its full life-span has never yet been measured! Cadillac-- with economy so extraordinary that few cars, at any price, will run farther on a gallon of gasoline! Yes--if you want a Cadillac, come in and order it. And then stand firm until you get it. -- It's far, far better to wait--than be sorry. For, remember, there is nothing that can take its place. OVERTON CADILLAC - PONTIAC Co. 400 Front St. Phone 17 McHmiy. III. There were others who followed these two men and there will be others to follow Mr. McCarthy. We hope they will he as conscientious as they, These men served McHenry with their hearts as well as their heads. They helped to make this town one of the best little towns In America. ACCIDENTAL DEATH A verdict of accidental death Was returned by a coroner's jury which investigated the case of William Anderson, 51, of Batvvia, who was fatally injured by a falling tree limb at Mooseheart. Anderson, employed by Frank Saup, Batavia tree surgeon and landscape gardner, was supposed to flsg down traffic as Saup prepared to put the finishing cifts to a large limb. Saup said he gave Andersoik.the signal to halt traffic and went ahead with his work. Anderson apparently misjudged the timing as he walked directly beneath the tree just as the limb broke loose and fell. He was qtruck on the head. ©J\S. SUB-DISTRICT Rockford has been designated as"a sub-district point for the Peoria district Office of Price Stablization and will serve the s u r r o u n d i n g a r e a e m b r a c i n g , roughly, the counties of Winnebago, Ogle, Boone and McHenry. This announcement was made by John M. Kerwin, Jr., Peoria district OPS director. CRYSTAL LAKE FIRE Fire roared through the yard and bins of the Mchenry County Parmer Co-op association destroying more than iw tons Of coal Friday night in the greatest conflagration seen in Crystal Lake for several years. Discovered at approximately 6:14 p.m.. the fire was well underway by the time volunteer firemen and eouipment arrived at the scene. More than three hours were required to bring the fire under control. Ripe Ra&kos Pinch radishes before you buy them, and If they sre st all soft it is a sign they are dry and pithy. 1 , Waats Mere Grata Increased production of feed grains in 1991 is being urged by tht < U.S. Depsrtment of Agriculture*. ^ Mere Capacity . Freight cars now in use have an average capsclty of 52.7 tons, an increase of 2Vi tons compared with the average at the time of Peart Harbor in 1841. START NOW Start with oar Winterising service, and then let as continue te service you car all iavlaff the cold months. BUTCH'S We Do Complete 309 W. Elm Street Phone 811 24 Hoax Towing Service m Motor Overhauling. McHenry, HL Residence 91-R *6 SPEEDY WASN'T AMAZINCs wcnr-*.PFUU "TO IT IFYOO HOP INTO Mr CAR KITTEN RONS AN OVERHAULING JOB BY NICK MILLER'S *MENRtetfA6£ DID IT ALL, FOLU-5! WILLYS - OVERLAND SALES 604 FRONT STREET PHONE 409 I PILLSBURY -- GOLD MEDAL -- CERESOTA FLOUR* 5 «i> im 49c GREEN GIANT 1 PEAS 2 37c Occident Cake Mix Deal | . With Cake Pan 0^C R ^ NIBLETS CORN 2 12-0z. tins 35c 1 DEL MONTE No. 2Vz Tin PEACHES 33c SWIFTS 12 oz. tin CORNED BEEF 45c I DEL MONTE 14 oz. btl. 1 CATSUP 19c NIBLETS ; Mexicorn 212-01. tins 37c | CERTIFIED^ NOW FRESHER THAN EVER RED LABEL COFFEE » . BAG I Swift's 12 oz. tin PREM 49c PRODUCE CHOICE MEATS 1 Ripe Yellow - BANANAS 2 Pounds 35° Fresh Country Dressed 1 FRYING CHICKEN pan ready $1.19 ea. | Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce 2 300 Tins 33c Meaty End Cut | PORK CHOPS lb. 59c { . 0. S. No. 1 Mich. Mclntoch APPLES 3 Pound! 25° SWIFTNING 3 Lb. Tin 95c Boneless Rolled 1 California -- 288 size ORANGES 2 Dozen 69° RIB ROAST lb. 89c I Heinse TOMATO SOUP No. 1 Tin 10c Fresh Country Dressed t (I.ii»rerate4) 1 STEWING HENS » . . lb. 59c | Fancy California TOMATOES 2 Pounds 39° FREE! At our Big Remodeling Sale Next Week. CONSOLE TELEVISION SET BALLOONS 10 BASKETS OF FOOD Plus many other prizes. Watch for your Free Coupon on our ad next week. FRESH II F R E E ! PORK HOCKS lb. 37c Wisconsin White POTATOES 10 Pounds 39C FRESH II NECK BONES lb. 18c FRESH SLICED 1 PORK LIVER lh. 35c II BONELESS I! OCEAN PERCH .. lb. 38c 1 WATCH FOR OUR REMODELING SALE NEXT WEEK NOVEMBER 1st-3rd CEXTEJt ( I T || HALIBUT STEAKS lb. 49c 1 FRESH FROZEN || JUMBO SHRIMP lb. 85c I COD FILLETS lb. 85c || SUPER MKT FRIDAY NITE IS FAMILY NIGHT -- OPEN "TILL 9 P. M. j| AMPLE PARKING GREEN STREET McHENRY. ILL. AMPLE PARKING