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Officer* ~ CHY RCCSVES LETIBt FROM ~ STATE DEPARTNB(T APPROVING McHBRY PUtUC WATB SUPPLY V Whatever the weather may be today, it is the first day of spring according to calendar calculations and that means only one thing-- one of these days real soon some warm breezes are sure- to arrive ftnd bring back all those Florida >\|»iTele«(fc.--;;- _ ••• i'y' As• on« «f tiiete fwhtrttefl;timrsaid a few days ago, "Yon have to travel 10,000 miles before yon realise that McHenry 1b the best spot on earth. George Reiker should know for he and Mrs. Reiker- recently spent a couple of months in the South and South* «vwest. Two McHenry dogs, both belongteg to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fischer of the Country Club subdivision, Will appear on the Pet Shop program at 6:30 o'clock over WGNTV next Saturday, March 22. Ginger Snap, 9-year-old mother of four champions, will be ahown ,_on television and will also be on ^•exhibition at the International Dog Show at the Amphitheatre March 29 and 30. tip will mot be •fcown in the ring. j--- One of her sons and a foiirtlaie champion, Clinaude's Scoop, ^rill also appear on TV. This beautiful dog is well known to McHenry folks tor his frequent rides through the city |n the ^ Fischer car. Here Is dog royalty at it# Vent. Pet lovers will be very interested in seeing these two prize dogs, who will probably be sbown by their owners. Even income tax deadline failed t? dampen the spirit of the Irish iMt Monday, March 17. A large number of parishioners of St Patbrick's church gathered in the church hall the previous evening, to enjoy the annual pot-luck dinner. + • ,, Miss Bva Anderson recently fiinetf her sister, Mrs. Magnus Kelson, in McHenry, having made the long ocean trip from her native Ystad, Sweden. The two women had not seen each other in thirty-six years, when Mrs. Nel- \jy»on left her two and a half-yearold sister for the United States, traveling with her uncle. (Photo by Worwick) HAROLD ALX (Photo by Worwick) JOHITWEICHMANN | Abovt are pictured the two most recent additions to the Me- Henry police force, both having taken over their new duties within thp past few weeks. At left is Harold Aim, appointed chief of police by the City Council March 3 to replace John J. McCarthy, who retired and is now making his home in Florida. During the past three years, Chief Aim served as a special duty officer in the city at various times. Mr. Aim came to MoHenry to make his home nine years ago and recently was employed by Downs Motor Transport He resides at 107 Waukegan Road with his wife, the former Evelyn Smith, and 'two sons, Stanley, 17, and Roy, 10. John Weichmann, who joined the local police force Feb. 25, replaces Paul Struck of McCullom Lake'and is in charge of meter collections as well as general police duties. Previous experience includes military police detail as a member of the Army and Air Force for seven years until his release March 17 of last year. A resident of McHenry since last July, he is married to the former Dorothy Heilman of Wonder Lake. They reside at 711 Center street with their two daughters, JoAnn, 2, and Donna Lee, 3 months. Miss Anderson was an accomplished dressmaker in Sweden and list* among her clientele a Swedish countess. She expects to live with the Nelson family west of the city and will probably seek employment in Chicago in the near future. Her meeting with Ht 18-yearold niece, Nancy Nelson, upon her arrival at the depot recently jras an unusually quiet one. Young Nancy knew only a few Swedish words and her aunt, whom shQ had never seen before, had only a limited knowledge of English. They became acquainted through a universal language--a smile, p , William Math of &halimar is back from his three-weeks' vacation in Acapulco, Mexico, where, among other interesting events, he witnessed a bull fight. He stayed for a week in New Orleans daring the Mardi Gras festival and one week in Alexandria, La., where he visited his brother and sister-in-law. • With the income HHt deadline past, it is interesting to note that last year 3,614,853 Illinois wage earners sent in income tax returns compared to 82,242 returns filed by state citizens in 1913-- thirty-nine years ago. v.?ifvkn"neB are ^fcty handy om they can cause a good deal of trouble sometimes, especially if you are only 8 years old. Three times in taking roll the teacher called the name of Clarice Blake and three times there was no answer. At last, the Sister smilingly reminded little "Cookie" that she had another name besides the only one by which she has ever been called. "Cookie" is the daughter of Mr. and Mri, Lao Blake. ~ an MOURNED TURK DEATHS DURING WEEK Katharine Webig^ . .Stricken While At Church Rite Friends were shocked last Friday night, March 14, to learn of the sudden death of Miss {Catherine Weber, 74, of Washington street who suffered a fatal heart attack while attending Lenten services at St. Mary's church. Miss Weber had walked to church and shortly before the ..rites she slumped in the pew. When attempts to rouse her proved to no avail, a physician was called and pronounced her dead. Miss Weber was well known throughout the community for her talent as a seamstress and her cheerful disposition. She was born April 4, 1877, in the same home where she lived her entire lifetime. She resided with her sister, Gertrude, who is her only immediate survivor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Mary Weber, one sister, Emma, and three brothers, Peter, William and Math. The deceased was a faithful member of St Mary's Catholic Mem Killed In Auto-Truck Crash (Continued on Page 6) Adolph Sawisch, 58, who resides on Rt. 3, in the Burton's Bridge vicinity, was killed and his son, Louis Sawisch, 34, was critically injured in an auto-truck collision which occurred on IT.& Rt. 12, Jtist north or Arliagtofi Heights, early last Friday morning. The younger man wae taken to Si, Francis hospital, Kvanston, for treatment Roscoe Walker, SI, of Indianapolis, driver of the truck, escaped with minor injuries. Usually it was the custom of the McHenry men to travel to Chicago each day by train but this particular morning they were driving to the city when the accident took place. According' to state patrolmen who investigated, the Sawisch car was traveling southeast and the truck was approaching from year At the meeting of the City Council Monday night, the following letter from the State of Illinois Department of Public Health was read with satisfaction. Since questions arise from time to time as to quality of city water, it is felt that this letter will be of. interest to local residents. March 12, 1S62 "Mayor and City CowimH: - ' ' "McHenry, Illinois . ; " "Gentlemen: < "A sanitary engineering survey of the McHenry public water supply has been completed by our Engineer T. E. Phllbin following observations made during the examination of the waterworks facilities on February 6, 1952. This report will confirm and augment comments made at that t!m« to Mr. Phil Thennes. "Based on this engineering survey, we have concluded that the McHenry public water supply is apparently protected against the entrance of contamination. This conclusion is confirmed by a summary of results of analyses of 10 samples collected since our last engineering report. Of these, 50 ten ml. portions were analyzed in our Division laboratory, all of which showed that the water was safe for drinking at the times of collection. These results were previously reported to you as made, and include the results of analyses of samples collected during this survey. "We wish to commend you «h the clean, attractive appearance of the waterworks. "Enclosed is a copy of the Attorney General's opinion relative to the responsibility of villages, cities, and water companies for the sanitary quality of the water supply. "If the engineers of this Department can be of any service In connection with your water sapply or sewerage problems, we shaii appreciate being ailrlwi.;r" "Very truly yours, "C. W. Klassen • "Chief Sanitary Engineer •"Roland R. Cross, M. D. "Director, •ark Streets A reminder from the street department that street-marking paint should be ordered was also a reminder to the Council thaf spring is near. It is at this season that a special effort is made to make the city as attractive as possible. No doubt ft clean-up week will be sponsored again this Public To Meet Board Members In keeping with the Community P. T. A. theme for the year, "These Are Your Schools," the present board members and candidates will be introduced at the regular monthly P. T. A. meeting to be held at the high school on Thursday evening, March 27, at 8:15 o'clock. Harry Stlnespring, legislative chairman of the organisation, will make the introductions. Present members of the grade and juulor high bolard are Elmer J. Freund. president; Hubert Smith, secretary: Fred N. Rogers, Dr. H. S. Fike, Louise E. Draper, Howard Collins and Margaret L. Haug. Seeking re-election are Mr. FreuAd and Mr. Smith. The term of Mr. Collins also expires bht he is not seeking re-election; however, a new candidate for the office is Harold H. Vaupell. Members of the high school board are Dr. A. I. Froehlich, president; Anthony J. Wirtz, secretary; Ben Justen, George Hilier and LeRoy Welter. Mr. Hiiler is a candidate for re-election and seeking office are Leo Winkel, Donald Howard, Florence Engdahl and Vale Adams. New state legislation demands an addition of two members to this board, bringing the total to seven, so three of the above named will be elected. Deadline for filing petitions is Saturday, March 22. Unless other names are presented before this time, the above mentioned will be the only names to appear on the ballots. Guest speaker for the evening will be State Rep. Robert A. Mc Clory, who will discuss the subject of the duties and functions of school board members and discuss the function of the Illinois Gen- , ,®ral Assembly with rsfpect, to school problems. The P. T. A. invites all interested residents of the community to attend this meeting in order to become better acquainted with the members of the boards and new candidates. Mothers of kindergarten children will serve refreshments following the meeting. Henry Kraus New VFW Commander Henry Kraus was elected commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in McHenry at the annual election meeting held Monday evening, March 17. Sixty-eight members were present to see Mr. Kraus take office, replacing Volney "Bud" Brown, who successfully guided the post's activities during the past twelve months. Others elected Monday night were Emll Schwertfeger, senior vice-commander; Frank Passalaqua, junior vice-commander; Frank E. Low, chaplain; Donald Grady, quartermaster; Dr. Thomas G. Peters, surgeon; M. L. Schoenholts, judge advocate; and George Brda, three-year trustee. Installation of the officers will take plaee at a special meeting arranged for Saturday. April 19, at 8 p.m. at the V. F. W. clubhouse. Emll Schultz. fifth district commander, will be the Installing officer. The Auxiliary unit will elect new officers on March 26. Newt About Our Servicemen tUSMESS MEN TO OfCT TWELVE DIRECTORS FOR MEW CHAMBER COMMERCE AT MONDAY MEEIM6 y ' ^ ^ 5 '•*&*>! ^ Michael J. Wieser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Wieser of Ringwood, is now undergoing training at the Marine Corps recruits depot, San Diego, Calif. The 19-year-old former McHenry Community high school student enlisted in the Marine Corps on Feb. 4. Wieser was employed at the McGee's clothing store before reporting for service with the Marine Corps. the opposite direction when the headkm-crash took place and the auto was demolished. The elder Sawisch was killed outright and his body was removed to the Oehler funeral home at DesPlaines, where an inquest was held Saturday morning. It was then transferred to Chicago for funeral rites. POLIO COLLECTION A total of $92.50 was collected for the polio fund as the result of a dance held recently at Club Lilymoor. Co-chairmen were Rose Reynertson and Pat Golbeck. 9 SUICIDE VICTIM Crystal Lake resident Ernest S. Sergeant. 68, ended his life on Wednesday. March 12, by shooting himself in his home. He was found by his wife when she returned from work about 6:30 p.m. According to testimony she gave to the Jury, the dead man had been despondent for two or three years. He was injured in ac A auto accident four years previous and later lost an eye. Begin Easter Seal Appeal To Aid Crippled Children, Adults It is Easter Seal time again across the nation--the time of the year when those - more fortunate have an opportunity to do something for crippled children and adults. Each year many thousauds of crippled boys and girls in every part of the country are helped by the contributions made to the Easter Seal appeal. These dollars provide skilled persons especially trained to straighten and strengthen crooked little legs and to correct faltering speech among many services. The crippled not only includes apparent physical handicaps; children with heart visional and hearing impairments are included in this classification and are assisted with funds. The McHenry County Association for the Crippled, Inc., as an independent organization and a member of a nation-wide federation, can and does help ' these people. The association is headed by John Vincent Anderson of Crystal Lake. In this county Alone, forty-five children have been aided through speech therapy programs in the last two years. Surgical appliances, hearing aids and walkers have also been prjvided for those in need. Volunteer workers have shown movies to shut-ins and many miles have been traversed carrying handicapped children and adults to and from clinics. The public is asked to support HAROLD VYCITAL ASSUMES LEGION Z3 COMMANDER DUTIES Harold Vycital, immediate past commander of the local Legion post, was named commander to flU the unexpired term of E. Joseph Gausden, who is being recalled into Marine service early in April. Mr. Vycital received his appointment at a meeting held last Monday night New officers will be elected in June and will assume their duties in July. Under discussion by the Legion at the present time is a project which may be undertaken in cooperation with Scouting groups In McHenry. The nee^l for a building to accommodate Boy and Girl Scouts on meeting nights is becoming a necessity with the increase in membership. Post members have expressed their willingness to cooperate by furnishing a location for such a structure should a committee of Scouts be formed to go ahead with plans to raise funds for its erection. The Legion post, which now sponsors a Boy Scout and Explorer troop, is interested in seeing other organizations sponsor another Scout troop and a Cub pack locally. this worthy cause during the Easter season. Reports and complaints have been coming to the Council regarding the number of stray dogs roaming the streets and yards of McHenry. Dog owners are reminded of ordinance regulations which do not permit dogs to run at large. The Council would prefer owners' cooperation rather than police action in solving the problem. The subject of accepting streets in new subdivisions again faced the Council and it was decided that definite standards of construction be established by ordK nance. This will clarify future problems as to responsibility for maintenance. NOTICE Shot gun shells and other 4kplosives have been found several times of late in the refuse by local garbage collectors. The practice of throwing such explosives in garbage is a dangerous oue which should be avoided by all home owners. ELECTED TO OFFICE Keith Lowrey, McHenry freshman, has been elected sergeantat- arms of Phi Kappa Tau social fraternity at Coe college. Cedar Also in training at San Diego is Robert L. Luedtke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Luedtke of Woodstock. Luedtke, 20 years old and a former McHenry Community high school student, enlisted in the Marine Corps at Chicago recently. He was 'employed by the post office in McHenry# before reporting for service. Upon completion of recruit training he will be granted a 10- day leave and, if he has maintained a good record, will be promoted to private first class. He will then be assigned to a Marine post or station for duty or to a Marine Corps school for advanced training. SUNDAY PROGRAM AMONG SEASON'S POLIO BENEFITS Woman's Chi > v Event At High School March 23 The stage Is now set literally, for the polio benefit show which the Woman's club is sponsoring on Sunday afternoon. March 23, at S o'clock In the high school auditorium. It will probably be the last big effort of the season to put money into the polio campaign fund started the last part of January. The membership of the club has worked for many weeks In preparation for the show, with Mary Kausa of the Toddler shop in charge of the style revue which is a major part of the program. Among the models will be polio victims of 1951 and members of their families. It has been called "Peter Cottontail" and will be carried out in two parts, the first scene entitled "Easter Parade" and the second,^ "Peter Cottontail." Mrs. Clyde Bailey will act as narrator and Mrs. Albert Barbian will furnish piano accompaniment. Singing for the show will be handled by Lynn Buckle, while dancers will be Anita Beckenbaugh, Patti McCurdy, Karen Kralowets and Mary Lou Watkins. A big surprise in the entertainment line awaits those who attend. A variety of favorite tunes appropriate to the season and to the program title will be offered in connection with the program. Everyone is invited to attend for an afternoon of enjoyment, plus the satisfaction of having contributed to a most worthwhile cause. George K. Werner of McCullom Lake has been home on a ten-day furlough from his duties at San Diego, Calif. He made the trip home by air and will return, also by plane, to B1 Toro, Santa Anita, Calif., ^rhere he will be stationed with the Aircraft fleet Recently, the young serviceman was rated highest man In his company on the rifle range. Mrs. Brace Granger, of Wauconda, wife of a former McHenry xesident, left earlier this month Rapids, la. Keith, son of Mr. and to join her husband in Augsburg, Mrs. C. J. Lowrey, Rt. 3, was Germany, where he has been sta-I Japan, where he will be attached pledged by the fraternity last tall. (tioned since November, 1951. She | to a base hospital. BED CROSS FUNDS Total collections in the Red Cross drive in this community reached $2,280 this week, according to Co-Chairman Robert Conway. It has been impossible to contact everyone and for this reason those in charge of the drive hope that anyone wbo has not been reached by house to house canvassers will send in their donation. The quota is $2,700. arrived in Germany early this week and expects to remain abroad about two and a half years. One of the most important meetings of the McHenry Business Men's association to be held this year will occur next Monday evening, March 24, when new directors of the organization will be elected to serve for various length terms. Monday's meeting will be tht last as a Business Men's association. Thereafter, it will become a Chamber of Commerce, open not only to businessmen and women but also to professional men, farmers and other interested citizens. Recently, a nominating conk* mittee. headed by Gus Freund, selected a list of candidates for a board of directors of the new organization and a copy of this list has been sent to present members of the association. Should anyone wish to make any additions to the list he may do so and then return the list to Dan A. Justen, secretary, by Saturday, March 22. Tate Xenday Next Monday night at the rcf* ular meeting, the entire list will be presented to the business me* present and each will cast his ballot Twelve will be elected tS serve for one. two and three-year terms, depending on the number of votes received. ^ Should anyone Who will not be able to be present Monday night desire to east a vote, he may do so at the office of Earl R. Walsh between noon and 5 p.m. Monday, where ballots will be available^ Helen Knox has been named cochairman of the election commission to take charge of the voting during this time. Selection of directors is of utmost importance since they are the persons who will appoint the new president and vice-president from among their own ranks, according to Chamber of Commerce ruling. The secretary and treasurer may be chosen from the directors or from the general member 8WPSix Students \. Contest Winners '" fix McHenry high school students will travel downstate to McMurray college at Jacksonville*, 111., on Friday. May 2, as the result of winning first place ratings in the district contest held at Dundee last Saturday. The winners were Jack Wirtz, who received blue ribbons for both his violin solo and in the boy's high voice class, Jennifer Houda, girl's low voice, and the violin quartet composed of Charlene Dowe, Jack IN m. *»f*\.»S. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sarley of Lakemoor were visited on Sunday by their sons, Dr. Vincent,w,rt*- Jeatl Webftr. Georgia Sarley and Capt. Erwin J. Sarley, ®'en8e|'- Accompanists for the both of Chicago. Capt. Sarley is home on furlough at the present time but will leave shortly for LAKEMOOR RESIDENTS SEEK DECISION BY JUDGE H. L. COWUN Attorneys for several residents of Lakemoor on Monday of this week filed a petition for a writ of mandamus in the circuit court, asking that County Judge Henry L. Cowlin be directed to take action in setttng the time and place of an election to select officers for the village, recently incorporated. Action followed an earlier order entered by Judge Cowlin setting aside an order of March 10 which dismissed all of the proceedings in the case before the county court for want ot jurisdiction. On Monday noon, following his order to* set aside the March 10 order. Judge Cowlin said he would soon hear the petition to call an election, as well as the petition filed on behalf of objectors to contest the election sad have a re-court CLINIC PROGRAM ' The immunization program in the local schools will continue on Monday, March 24, with the second combination (whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus) and the second boosters to be given. The clinic will be held at the junior high school beginning promptly at 9 o'clock. BUST THREE CLUB The Busy Three 4-H club will meet in the vocational agriculture room at the high school at 8:30 o'clock on Friday, March 21. Rainbow Cleaners Plans Grand Opening mm--** rHi <- >' .,• ' i id Rainbow Cleaners, located on Front street has anhounced grand opening for next weekend, Friday and Saturday, March 21 and 22. Construction on the 31X51 ft building (plus boiler room) was begun last Nov. 1 by the owners, H. R. Wagner of- Wonder Lake and Dan Creamer of McHenry. Mr. Wagner is former owner of American Bird Products in Chicago and Mr. Creamer previously worked in the advertising and sales field in an executive capacity. Most recently he was general manager for four years of Pickett A Eckell slide rule manufacturers. When in full production, the business expects to employ seven or eight employees, exclusive of drivers. The cleaning establishment will operate with * pick-up and delivery service. On entering the building, one steps into an attractive office, the upper half of the wall featuring mural wall paper depicting the landing of the pilgrims. The lower wall is of knotty cedar and pine. Continuing farther into the plant, it is soon evident that this is one of the most modern cleaning establishments in this part of the state. One special feature is a very new machine which quickly takes all lint and dirt from pockets and cuffs of trousers. The latest type equipment is contained la the large cleaning room, where each garment is Photo by A. Worwick. MeHenri cleaned in 1,000 gallons of pure dry cleaning solvent From the large machines, the clothes are taken for their oVn individual needs to wool spotting and silk spotting boards; to steam finishing machines, where jackets and coats are pressed in a special manner which eliminates shiny seams; to steam ironing boards, among otlters. Each garment is easily moved, via overhead tractor, from the cleaning room to the various processes leading to the final inspection. The owners are hoping that large number ot local residents will visit their atw phut oa grand opening days. winners were Jean and Joan Weber. A new system of rating* year gave the above named students superior ratings and entitles them to enter state competition in May. Second place, ex* cellent ratings, were merited by Dorothy Hiiler and Adele Schmitt. instrumental solos; Charlene Grosso. Paul Marke. James Vaa- Kanegan and Craig Baldwin, vocal solos; the woodwind trio, clarinet quartette, girls* octet and boars' octet Large organisations are aam preparfftg for competition Saturday, April 5, also at Dundee, Thirty-one schools will be represented, with several hundred .dp' dents taking part KM 1 Young Rapublicans To Conduct Rally March 29 The Young Republicans of Me». Henry county have announced & rally to take place at FritxeTSw Crystal Lake, on Saturday evening. March 29, at 8:30 o'clock, to Which the public is cordially tap vited. State and local candidates have also been extended invitations to be present to hear a prominent G.O.P. speaker. The rally has been arranged in order to give the public an opportunity to exchange views with the candidates and also to encourage active participation of all in the fwthcaai» ing primary. ' TTS. BITKLAND DEAD Friends will be sorry to leaf* of the death of Mrs. Elma Buck* land, wife of the late Howard Buckland of Ringwood, who died in Denver, Colo.. Tuesday morning. March 18. The body is befess returned to the Merwin funeral home in Woodstock, with hartal to be in Ringwood cemetery sJde her late husband. JtaBM|§e» ments for services were aft pleted by mid-we«Jt.