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vf T :I f- t' v **<• Jlif <«|MW^#».,'M1g^ ^««'i xft ','f "s'JraPTTfFJ-p^S mKMSp r- •mmf:am 3*^WSfcv ' ¥#/&&*£'*{-•>*/?*$ "> m $.«* *«*%$**& V** >-'1%V**. "^vA?/.,. "$ WA ,J^^ r H 1 ^ - *> - *. 3'-" .v . : fc- - . -' \- *'-' -o * - • „ V" 1 ^ ,.*/ - <.V ** .sCiw** ^ \ t ' . • . A 1 •'" v ,. - ^ • "" \.^m. WXWX:' ' : >t >>\a 7 • --> 3*^; ~%b i^JSE/-.' • .• "1 ^ .V • "'-* -4' 4/v" •"i?_Ji,:'_:^ I.* .'< :. i - f ; ^ • -ffr i*m -"•* V-»-- -*- ---' -* J--^-'[i I Volume 77 -- No. 38 IV* e ~ '*t - 1 J - I mmm iiiiiiii McHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. JANUARY 31. 1952 10c Per Copy BOY SCOUTS WILL REIGN OVERTMcHENRY"FEB. CUFF TOOft BKT0) TO MAYOR'S POST; OTHBtS CHOSEN TO ASSUIC OFFICIAL MITES NEXT WBK ':\i ' Cliff Todd, outstanding local Boy Scout, was elected by his organization members to act as mayor of McHenry when the Boy Scouts take over city offices on Saturday, Feb. 9. They will rule over local activities from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both Cliff and Terry Reid, cted to the office of city clerk, |1 attend the city council meeton Feb. 4 to better understand the many functions of their offices. The fire chief, Richard Dlckow, and his assistant, Bob Houser, were present at last Monday evening's meeting of the fire department, where they became acquainted with their new duties. This Thursday evening, two policemen, a treasurer, a city attorney, a superintendent of street 4££ftrtment and a city collector will' be elected by the Scouting organization. The program is in connection with Boy Scout Week, which will be observed nationally Feb. 6-12. Scout BpnQnet On Feb. 7, jusriwo days before they reign over McHeury's populace, a father-son banquet will be enjoyed by Cubs, Scouts and explqrers in the high school cafet% ia. The program committee is at present making plans for a wonderful evening pilch will Include a sumptuous dinner and an interesting program. Cliff Todd, Star Scout, will open the ceremonies, after which Bob Nelson, First Class Scout, will take over his duties as master of ceremonies. The invocation will be given by Rev. J. Elliott Corbett ..Joseph Gausden, commander of t?V local Legion Post, sponsoring organization, will take charge of the introductions, calling on the fathers and Scouts. The program will continue with a review of Scouting in McHenry by M. L. Schoenholtz, past Scoutmaster from 1930 to 1948, who is responsible to a great extent for the growth and interest in the organisation during those years. 4}uest speaker of the evening Will be Scout Executive H. J. Homann, Blackhawk Area Council, B. S. A., of Rockford, Who will be introduced by Jerry Frehse, Scout field director for the Kishwaukee district. The benediction will be given by Rt Rev. Msgr. C. 8. Ifix, after which Jack Wirtz, Eagle Scout, will present the closing ceremony. Laurence Anderson is local ££putmaster, with Melvin H. Kane as assistant and Thomas Lawson as explorer advisor. The committee chairman is Harold B. Vance and the troop committee includes Ralph Bennett, Norman H. Eggert, Joe Gausden, Ed. M. Letcher, Charles E. .Logan, Ray McGee, Peter Nerataa and M. L. Schoenholtz. The Community P.T.A. sponsors the Cub Scouts. Paul Jessup * committee chairman and the pack committee includes John F. Buckie, Milton E. Olsen ' and James Reid. The cubmaster is Dalton Harddg, assisted by H. Vaupell. INDIAN MINISTER TO SPEAK AT LOCAL METHODIST CHURCH *Aext Sunday morning at the Community Methodist church Rev. Raguel Rahator, a Methodist minister from Bombay, India, will speak on the progress of missions in his native land. Before Mr. Rahator came to this country, he was a district evangelist and a pastor of Rahator Memorial church, a church named after his fathej^ who devoted forty years of m% life to the ministry. He received his B. A. from Bombay University in 1939 and after working for two years as a teacher completed his seminary studies and received his B. D. degree from Serampore college of India in 1944. Rev. Rahator came to the United States under a crusade scholarship in August, 1950, and studied at Drew University, Madi- New Jersey, earning his ..aster of Sacred Theology in 1951. During the summer of 1951. under the .missionary education program of the church, he spoke in over 100 churches in West Virginia. He plans to remain in this country until June of this year, when he will return to his own people, better equipped to serve them. -rrrr-- -• - ... . •C„v . ; • ¥ News About Our Servicemen WITH THE 1ST CAVALRY DIV. IN JAPAN--Cpl. Orrie Newell Colby, son of Ore N. Colby, 807 Crystal Lake rd., McHenry, recently arrived in Japan from Korea with the 1st cavalry division. The division, now assigned to security duty at Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, was the second U. S. division to enter the Korean fighting, making an unopposed amphibious landing at Pohang-dong in July li>50. The unit participated in the seesaw battles across the Naktoug river and following the Inchon invasion in September I960 - climaxed a spectacular northern drive with a link-up with the 7th infantry division. Colby, 23. served in Korea since June 10, 1951, as a non-commissioned officer, training, information and education specialist. He wears the Combat Infantryman Badge gnd the Korean Service Ribbon with one campaign star. He attended the University of Illinois Sgt Roger W. Dunn, husband of Mrs. Betty Dunn of 113 E. Waukegan road, McHenry, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark A. Dunn of West Park avenue, Mundielein graduated with enlisted intelligence class No. 4 during the exercises held at Fort Riley, Kans., Saturday, Jan. 19. Sgt. William W. Hecht, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Hecht of McCullom Lake, was am a member of the class. James H. O'Brien, son of Mrs. Grace O'Brien of Fox street, was recently promoted to the grade of corporal, it was announced by the 3499th Mobile Training Group at Chanute air force base. 111. Cpl. O'Brien received this promotion for his work as an Information specialist The 3499th Mobile Training Group is comprised of detachments staffed by expert technicians who fly to Air Force bases throughout the world, providing on-the-spot training on latest improvements fn military aircraft for pilots and maintenance crews. Corp. O'Brien entered the Air Force in December, 1950, and received his basic training at Chanute. He was then assigned to the 3499th Mobile Training Group, where he received on-the-job training to qualify him as an information specialist The Plaindealer is in receipt of an interesting letter. from Pvt. Richard C. Bartlett, who is being sent to the Far East: "To Whom It May Concern: "In as much as I have to forward) my new address to you I thought that I would let you know how much I look forward to receiving the Plaindealer. I've just graduated from basic training Jan. 12. Seeing as I'm at Schofield barracks in Hawaii, you can imagine how much the paper and letters from home mean to me. And now that I'm shipping out to the Far Eastern Command, I'd like to continue getting the Plaindealer each week. It's always nice to read about events and people that the folks forget to write about "As you know, the American Legion makes it possible for me and other boys in the service to get these papers. I don't know how to get in touch with them so I would be thankful to you If yon would let the American Legion know that I am grateful to them for sending the Plaindealer to me. Thank you. "PFC. RICHARD C. BARTLETT "Japan Logistical Comd. RTG "APO 613 P.M. San Francisco, Calif." In answer to questions concerning the whereabouts of the two Hopkins brothers, we have the following information. Mark, now a private first class, is in the Air Force Intelligence, studying language at Syracuse University. Word has been received from Jacque that he has been promoted to the rank of corporal and assigned to officers' candidate school at Fort fWlft Okla. SEVERAL DEATHS BRING SADNESS TOLOCALHOMES William Bri4z Of .t Spring Grove Laid To Rest Wednesday A lifelong resident of this area, William Britz, died at his home at Spring Grove on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 27,1 following an illness of two days. A retired farmer, he was 73 years old. The deceased was born Oct. 13, 1878, in Germany and came to .this country at the age of 4. He was the last of his family. In 1902, Mr. Brits was married to Christina Weber, who survives as do ten children, Joseph of Moline. Mrs. Frances Prosser of Chicago, Albert of Spring Grove, Mrs. Eleanor Klaus, Mrs. Vernolca Klein, Mrs. Marie Lewis, ' Mrs. Shirley Bereiter and Bernard of Fox Lake, Norman of Woodstock and Henry of McHenry; also t w e m t y - f o u r g r a n d c h i l d r e n and twin great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased. The body rested at the George Justen & Son funeral home until Wednesday morning at 10 9'clock, when services were conducted from St. Peter's church in Spring Grove, with burial in the church cemetery. Theresa HIckey Friends in McHenry will be sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Theresa Hickey, 75, last Friday, Jan. 25, in Phoenix, Ariz. She had been ill for several weeks but even after the first of the year was able to make the trip West to visit her son, William Riley, at whose home she died. The deceased, with first husband, William Riley, spent summers at Lily Lake many years ago'when he owned Riley's Point In 1940 she moved to McHenry from Chicago and resided at the corner of Green and Broad streets until returning to the city in 1945. Mrs. Hickey was born July 13, 1876. Survivors include the son, one daughter. Gwendolyn, of Chicago and a sister, Irene Beschamp, also of Chicago. Funeral service* and! burial were in Phoenix. Theodore Theodore Nagel, 80, a fifteenyear resident of Wonder Woods, Wonder Lake, passed away at his home on Sunday morning, Jan. 27, following a year's illness. A native of Germany, where he was born Aug. 20, 1871, Mr. Nagel was president of the Nagel Manufacturing Co., of Chicago. Survivors include his widow, Anne L.; a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Brissenden of Crystal Lake; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Schroeder and Mrs. Ida Buchholz of Chicago. The body rested at the Peter M. Justen funeral home until 2 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, when Rev. Frank Anderson of Wonder Lake officiated at last rites, with the Masonic lodge in charge. Private burial was In Acacia Park. s John Kneesel John Knee6el, late of 2612 Orchard street. Chicago, died unexpectedly at the home of his son, Emil Schwertfeger, at Hunter- / (Continued on Page 6) Polio Campaign Canvass Begins A tasty "kick-off" breakfast served by members of the Legion Auxiliary was enjoyed by about thirty captains and workers in the Legion Home Wednesday morning prior to a house to house canvass for contributions to the March of Dimes drive. A short meeting was conducte by the local chairman, Ray McGee, who commended the many persons who had contributed so greatly of their time, effort and money to the campaign. He brought np the problem of local residents employed elsewhere and their question as to where their contribution should be made. Mr. McGee stated that since the county in which the polio victim resides must assume the expense of that particular case, contributions Bhould be made, if possible, in the community In which one lives. The chairman introduced Mayor George P. Freund, who spoke briefly on the importance of the drive, after which Mr. McGee pointed out special contributions, including benefits sponsored for the polio fund by the two service organizations. It was announced that some time in'March a style show would be presented to assist the campaign. Also, it wa& mentioned by one captain that a home talent program be planned for the lnfr» ter part of February. Mrs. Clara Smith Services Tuesday The family and friends of lint. Clara M. Smith of JohntdtnKf were saddened to learn of tor untimely death last Thursday afternoon, Jan. 24, at her home. DONALD HARRISON FOUND DEAD AT HSTAXEE HAY Jury Returned % n Open Verdict la Monday Shooting j|Aa open verdict was returned by a Jury presided over by County Coroner Harry Ehorn on Monday afternoon, Jan. 28, in the death of Donald Harrison, 45, of Pistakee Bay A lifelong resident of this community, he was found dead in his cottage about noon by Herb Johnson, a college student who was home on vacation and visiting at his home at Bald Knob. Harrison, caretaker at the Johnson Bald Knob resort, was found, fully clothed, on the bed in his cottage, his gun between ^his body and left arm. He had been shot in the forehead by a .38 calibre pistol. According to testimony given at the inquest, Harrison had slept in the large building which housed the resort, as was his custom, and arose about § o'clock. A short time later he"leftvthe building to go to his own cottage and start the fire. When he did not return for the noon meal, Johnson went in search of him and found him dead within his home. Testimony revealed no cause for suicide and it is believed that he may have decided to rest on the bed whilu waiting for the fire to get started and the gun accidentally discharged He was accustomed. to carrying one in connection with his caretaker duties. He had gloves on, indicating that he had been working about the stove. The gun was sent to the sheriffs office at Woodstock for pos- She had just returned about ai^W® fingerprints. week previous from a trip to Oklahoma, where she visited relatives. Mrs. Smith had been ill since her return. The deceased1 was born May 8, 1896, in Johnsburg, one of a family of eleven children of Jacob and Mary Schmitt. She alwajrs lived in this community. She was a member of St Agatha's court, W. C. O. F„ and the Christian Mothers society. Although her activities were limited in recent years because of poor health, she maintained her interest in gardening and always had lovely flowers in her home. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Fred J. Smith, owner of Central Garage; three sons, Frederick H. of Des Plaines and Norbert and Harold B. of Johnsburg; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Kruger of Johnsburg; six brothers, Rev. Fr Nicholas Schmitt of Oklahoma City, Math N. and Stephen N. Schmitt of McHenry, John N. Joseph N. and Ben N. Schmitt of Johnsburg; t&ree sisters, Mrs Emma Bertrang of Aurora, Miss Catherine Schmitt of McHenry und Mrs. Agatha Thelen of Johnsburg. The body rested at the George Justen it Son funeral home until 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, when last rites were conducted from St John's church, with burial in the church cemetery. Beach In your pockets and pull out all your spare change. Don't count it Give It to the March of Dimes. MARRIED FIFTY YEARS MR. AND MRS. JOHN GRASSES ^ ^ On Sunday, Jan. 6, Mr. and Sirs. John Grasser of 109 Broad street celebrated their golden wedding anniversary by entertaining friends and relatives at open house. The actual date of their wedding was Jan. 7, 1902. Both Mr. and Mrs. Grasser were born in Germany but came to this country at an early age and hart b**n residents of this communitv for many years. Bern In 1966 The deceased was born July 14, 1906, and for the past fourteen years had served as caretaker at Bald Knob. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen organization and the Masonic order. His one hobby was a gun collection, in which he took great pride. ' He is fcarvlved by a sister, Mrs. Arleen Pearson, of Ringwood, and two' brothers, Kirk of Chicago and LaVerne of McHenry. His mother, Mrs. Alice Mayme Harrison, preceded him in death last Oct. 13. The body rests at the Peter M. Justen funeral home until 2 o'clock this (Thursday) afternoon, when last rites will be conducted, followed by interment in the Ringwood cemetery. Business Favorable In County Comparison Recent figures released by the state of Illinois disclose that in comparison with the other 101 counties, McIIenry's volume of business in recent months has been most favorable. Total receipts from sales taxes in this county for the month of October reached $94,255.30, according to the report. Tnis figure was surpassed by only twentyone other counties, all of which eucompass larger cities. THEATRE GUILD FREE FROM INDEBTEDNESS, OFFICERS ANNOUNCE , The loyal support of county business firms and individuals Was credited this week for the success of the McHenry County Theatre Guild. Arnold J. Rauen of Pistakee Bay, president of the organization, reported that all outstanding bills have been paid in full for the first time in the history of the Guild. Mr. Rauen said: "Through tlte support of our loyal advertisers and the wholehearted cooperation of public spirited citizens who recognised the value'of theatre in McHenry county and who aided us materially in the sale of subscription memberships and extension of operating credit, We are pleased to report the satisfactory liquidation of all indebtedness." The president pointed out that members of the committees accepted the responsibility of auditing and screening the validity of obligations incurred by previous administrations of the Guild as far back as its inception in 1947. "Although much of the indebtedness was not our own," said Mr. Rauen, "ther Guild directors voted that we should assume a moral obligation for all just debts charged against the name of the organization." The Guild sponsors theatre in McHenry county, with plays being presented this year by Carl Stohn Productions every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Carl Stohn Productions replaced the former organization known as the Woodstock Players with the inception of the 1951-52 season. SICHJANO HEARING ON TWO CHARGES SET FOR FEBRUARY 18 Associated Press reports say that Joseph Sictttamo, head of the defunct Lake County Packing company at Lake Zurich and as sociated with the Johnsburg Packing company, was charged last weekend with conspiracy to sell misbranded horscmeat lie was released on 810,000 tond Previously, Siciliano had been arrested on a charge of bribing Charles W. Wray, ex-chief state food inspector, not to press horsemeat inspections. A hearing on the two charges was set for Feb. IS. DR. WM. A. NYE ELECTED PRESIDENT OF MEDICAL SOCIETY PROPOSED LIGHTING" SYSTEM HEADLINED BUSINESS PROGRAM^ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DISCUSS® WE OFFER YOU CONGRATULATIONS Dr. William A. Nye of McHenry was elected president of the McHenry County Medical aocicty at the January meeting. Other new officers are Dr. A. D. Leschuck of Hebron, vice-president; and Dr. John R. Tambone of Woodstock, secretary-treasurer. Dr. G. Marchmont-Uobinaon of Chicago was guest speaker at the meeting. LIBRABT REPORT The McHenry Library board will ispue a report in next week's issue of the Plaindealer showing progress to date and start the publication of the list of donations. The list will be continued as the fund grows. Immunization Program In Local Schools Will Begin Feb. 18-19 On Tuesdty evening of this week, Jan. 29, members of his family honored Math Niesen at a birthday dinner served at his home on Riverside Drive. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Justen and sou, Dan, Mrs. Roy Kent and son, David, and the Clarence Niesen family. Mr. Niesen observed his eightyeighth anniversary Tuesday, pleasantly recalling thirty-one years of service to the city in his long and active career. 'His contribution to the, progress of McHeury actually extended over a half century, ending with his retirement after he had reached the age of 80. It was back in 1894 that he was appointed city marshal, continuing in the city's employ for fifteen years, during which t*me he served as chief of police and superintendent of waterworks. Later he purchased a grocery store which he successfully operated for fifteen years. In 1928 he was again appointed superintendent of waterworks, a post held until his resignation and retirement in April of 1944-. While Mr. Niesen continues looking toward the future, he must surely enjoy a few moments on an occasion such as his birthday anniversary to sit in retrospection on his contribution to his home town. Congratulations are in order this week for Mrs. Elisabeth Schneider of 203 N. Court street who on Sunday, Jan. 27, observed her eighty-fifth birthday anniversary. The occasion was celebrated on Saturday, however, when members of her family surprised her at her home and then enjoyed dinner and a social evening. Plans were arranged by her son, Anton Schneider, who on a pretense of inviting his mother to dinner at his home, asked her to be ready ut a designated hour. As she was getting ready to leave, the party of relatives entered her home, much to her surprise. Present were her sisters. Mrs. Joseph Schluy of Chicago and Mrs. William Etten of Lakemoor, and Mr. Etten, her three brothers aBd their families, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Weiugart, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weingart and Mr. and Mrs. Pete Weingart her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. John Leikem of Burlington, Wis., and a niece, Mrs. Mike Budler, of McHenry. -- She was made most happy by her many gifts, includihg a beautiful decorated birthday cake from Mrs. Budler and a lovely bouquet of flowers from another niece, Mrs. Gus Freund. Flowers were especially appropriate for Mrs. Schneider, for some o( the most beautiful specimens thrive in her home under her expert care throughout the winter. This is. her favorite hob- ^ by. shared by ber enthusiasm for long vjsits with old frienda. , It has been many months sincii < so much important business cama up for discussion before the Mo» , r*^ Henry Business Men's association ' • 1 ^ as last Monday evening, when ap» proximately seventy-five gathered ; for an interesting dinner meeting at the Legion Home. A deiiciou* turkey repast was served by tiut - , ,i Auxiliary unit preceded by th»' n ^ invocation by Rev. Fr. EngenA ." ' Baumhofer. J ^ The organization welcomed on*. ^ I. new member, Joeeph MahoneJi - ^ and several guests. George Cola*.J.„iyr5 man of the General Electric cou** ^ ^ pany, James Lewis of the Amer|» . f" " can Concrete Corporation, Victotf Kassar of Elgin, engineer faf1 . the city of McHenry, and L. Bow» den DeForest a representative oK ",,1, I the Illinois Chamber of Con** * merce. =* President Albert S. Blake in* traduced Mayor George P. Frenn^ who gave a resume of the growtH * i and progress in the communit|r during the past two or threia - years. He also explained the prof posed lighting system which maj^ become a reality within the yean j ^ Mayor Freund introduced M®/- Lewis, whose company manufno* ft] turers concrete posts for atreel ' - ' ^1 lights. The latter explained thft. construction of his product, after 4^ .1 which Mr. Coleman showed sample of the lighting unit siint» - "v'J lar' to those being discussed fa#. • *3 McHenry--mercury vapor lamp** v|p 20,000 lumes capacity--which am » V »i said to throw ten times the light of the tyije now fn use throoghoaA the city. if**! . Both Mr. Blake and Earl It, : - ^ Walsh, city clerk, discussed the - lighting system further, addin#-'^ that fifty-six lights would tH. necessary for the various business . districts, at an estimated cost of • about 125.000. ::mM Light Locations St % '• • The annual immunization program in the McHenry schools will begin in two weeks, according to an announcement of Mrs. Joanne Rulien, school nurse. The program will not be concluded until April 21. The Schick test only will be given on Feb. 18 and 19, with the following schedule in effect: 9 to 10:15 a.m. at the parochial school and 10:30 to 11:30 at Edgebrook .school on Feb. 18; 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 19 at the junior high school, including pre-school, kindergarten, junior high and high school students. The Schick tests will be read Feb. 21 and 22 according to the same schedule. On Feb. 25, the first of the diphtheria- whooping cough and tetanus combinations will be given, as well as booster combinations. The time and place of the latter will be announced in a later issue of the paper. The second combinations will be administered March 24 and the final on April 21, including small pox vaccinations. Read the Want Ada Local pfcyaiciana wW be in charge. Parents Of children over six months old who are not yet in school are invited to take advantage of the services offered at the clinic; also rural school children. However, Mrs. Rulien announces that a close time schedule must be followed and urges interested persons to be present duriag the above mentioned times. Dental Program----- ^3 During the past two weeks, the annual dental examinations have been undertaken in the local schools, beginning Jan. 17 and 18. The first examinations were held at Edgebrook school and in the kindergarten building for afternoon pupils. On Jan. 25, the dental examinations were continued for junior high, Lily Lake' and morning kindergarten pupils. The next dental program is s c h eduled for Feb. 7 and 8 at, St. Mary's-St Patrick's school and Feb. 14 and 15 at the high school Members of the P- T. A. organisations have served as recorders , And local dentists offered their service*. Feature Gift Port Item In Homemakers' Magazine Featured in the February issue of "Living For Young Homemakers." magazine is a picture and ' description of one of the uuusual items on sale at McHenry's Gift Port on Riverside Drive. It is a wall gong, described as "completely of hand-wrought iron. The bracket is designed as a sunburst, which makes it a dt-corative piece for interior walls. Com pletely rust and weather-proof, it will be a smart looking ind suit able bell to have ontaide. next to your front door." SEEK MISSING WOMAN A search has been conducted this week by about fifty volunteer residents, including deputy sheriffs, for Mrs. Virginia Wing, 29, who has been missing since last week Wednesday from her Arlington Heights home. The search has centered in the countryside around Lake-in-the-HiUs subdivision, west of Algonquin, near where her car was found abandoned on Sunday. The new lighta would be inatal*; led as follows: On Elm streetfrom Riverside Drive to the hoiq% of Mrs. Gertrude Justen in Weal, McHenry; from Pearl to Elm street on Riverside Drive; fruat. Elm street to the safety island opr. Green street; from Grand arai st nue to Elm street on Rt 31; froq| _ Front and Elm to James streetj . - and on Main street from Froafc street to the North Western depot • - ^ It is hoped that installation map * ; i be started this summer, but bq» ' „ q fore this can be accomplished tre» ^ ;',< banks in a few locations on Eln| :*, street must be removed. . C Financing of the project will b<|' • 'y accomplished by a variety at methods. First, there will be tbm i proceeds from sale of the scrap ,< paper collection which has beep in progress for several months.. : ' To date, sixty tons have been cot*.. ^ . u,.i lected. A total of $1,100 has alsO> been turned over to the Businesp - - Men's association from a civie development organization formed . k " here in the 'twenties but whicfc has become non-existent Th<p,:- original association, made up oi: representatives from the varfoup . organizations in the community*- was designed to promote just suc|| a worthwhile project as that now being undertaken. Private dona* tions will also be appreciated. Chamber of Commerce The question of the preset Business Men's organization becoming a Chamber of Commercp was discussed at length, with Mr. DeForest explaining the benefit® • accruing from affiliation with thp state and national Chamber oi Commerce. Such an organisation is voluntary and devoted to civin responsibilities. Mr. DeForest was most qualified to speak in behalf of such an afk filiation for his record is mospr-! impressive. During his three anC, , ^ f|j one-half years as executive secre» tary of the Association of Corn* ./' J merce at Elgin, he played an inn* portant part In building tba|s--~^rA« organization from a memberships f H of 530 to over 1.450. He complete^ jfi y many important civic projects including two and one-half milliop ij ' dollars worth of new school" * buildings, a new bridge, a nevf | 300 unit modern down-town street , " j lighting system, an electrically ^ lighted recreation field for night" ^ 4 * sports, a community swimminjf " "€ pool and many other projects. j The matter of such an affilia* M tion will be brought up and vote4 .« upon jk another meeting. 4 Canteen Beport - John H. Green, chairman of 1 teen canteen, gave a report op,. /.§jj progress of the undaMrtaking^ ' Of the (Continued on