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-- jr- >**? ~.i--vi'»w.5^! ""WW * <*-f >/»• >'» ««*?>«• '»•> Hf^V '; • MCHENRY «!.!i!pf,W •rv;^r' ,*»*/• 4v * •• r*s ,s ' y^ - " * W? U» "•* • m*m- $*fcun»78 -- No. 9 McHENHY. ILLINOIS. THORSDAY. JULY 10. 1952 lfe ParCoff Musin'i > v * ^':f >-.'.• iZ :v> ; md '^t#i teabsi -£^- * eandenn , If you escaped frayed nerve* and dented fenders in last weekend's local traffic. Lady Luck was with you--Lady Luck and the very efficient McHenry police officers and their assistants who stood guard at busy intersections throughout the three days. ' Young and old found attractions at the big July 4 carnival spon- JSted by the Legion and a number of folks renewed old acquaintances. The weatherman was kiifti during the four nights it was in progress, resulting in one of the most successful undertakings in many years. ' fto matter how much one is P **00 the go", there are some folks you never see except at this an- ' ^jial holiday carnival. . Next on the list of big coming •vents is Marine Day on Sunday, Aug. 3, to be followed by another carnival sponsored by the V.F.W. the middle of the month. Last week the McHeftry Hosiery Mill had installed the first 60-gauge full fashioned knitting machine in the state of Illinois. *^?*eviou8ly. the tycal mill was equipped to make only 51-gauge The, huge machine, weighing twenty tons, was brought here in two trucks from Reading, Pa., with several hours required to unload it. The Maurice Clark family will watch the Republican national convention with more than ordinary interest since Mrs. Clark's brother, Yarnon Thompson, of Madison, Wis., is a delegate. Mr. Thompson, also a member of the credentials committee, is attorney general at Madison. James McAndrews last week Jtyok over ownership of the barker business in West McHenry formerly handled by Mike Daly, who has retired. Jim is being assisted in his new undertaking by "Honest" John Dreymiller. • Another business ownership change was noted in the city this past week. , Two sisters, Mrs. Gene Dobyns and Mrs. Joseph Bousser, are the new owners of v Antonson's Candy Shop at 306 film street. Mrs. Dobyns and Mrs. Bousser announce that the name of the business will remain the same for the present and they intend to carry out the same policies of the former owners. Just an ordinary hook and a worm were responsible for • ^Seautiful catch of a 6 lb., 36-inch long Northern Pike, by Bernard Stern of Oeffling's subdivision last week Wednesday. Mr. Stern who is residing in the Dick Guyser cottage, caught his fish at Pistakee Lake. > The many McHenry friends of Mrs. Mary Entires, former IocaJ resident who is now superintendent of school district No. 10 ^Woodstock, were proud to learn that she was selected to address the National Educational association annual convention in Detroit last week. Her topic was "Meeting the Needs of the Country child in -Town and City Schools." Mrs. Viola Brow* of Minneapolis, Minn., returned to the place of her birth this past week •lor a visit--her first since 1912. She is staying in the home of her brother. Clarence Martin, whom she had not seen ia thirty-live years. Whatever the G.6.P. natlona1 . ' convention has meant to each one individually, the "Golden-Agers" must have felt deep satisfaction in realizing what the knowledge p^and long experience of two of their contemporaries -- Genera1 MacArthur and Hertoert Hoover -- has meant to an entire natior. ACCIDENT VlCTEll A yowie Harvard child, Beverly Jean Blazier. n years old was killed instantly near Beloit last Monday afternoon when the truck in which she was ridta? went out of control and struck kl^fca tree before overturning In a field. / ICE CREAM SOCIAL The Ladies Aid of the Zion Lutheran church is planning an ice cream social on the spacious lawn of the P. J. Bienapfl residence at 503 S. Green street, on Friday evening. July 11. starting at 7 P.m. The public is ihvited to • , atts»C < iaUL-- CCCC OMR one SIXTH SEASON; TWEMTY-B6HT HANDICAPPED CMLDREN MBIT FROM AVAILABLE FACUTES Last week the COCC camp in Riverdale subdivision, northeast of Johnsburg, opened its sixth season of service to small victims of cerebral palsy in the Chicago area. Watching the children in their limited attempts at normal play on the beautiful, wooded lawn, ohe could not help but realize the tremendous satisfaction which must be present among those who make up the camp personnel. Twenty-eight handicapped youngsters are enjoying a month's vacation here, after which another group will come to the camp for a three-week period. All of the children are referrals from hospitals, clinics and from physicians in the Chicago area. A staff of nineteen are employed to care for the many and varied needs of the camp members. They include the camp director, Mrs. Mary Longo; a physical therapist, a speech correctionist, a nurse, three play personnel, four junior counselors, night attendants, two cooks, a housekeeper and dormitory mothers. It'is of special interest to those who have been at the camp more than one season to watch the progress of the children from year to year. One in particular is a little fellow named Elliott, who came to the camp at the age of 3 with two nursing bottles. Through patient training and his own determination, the youngster has made fine progress until now, at the age of 7, he is becoming increasingly more independent. With the aid of new, specially made tables installed this year, Elliott and a number of others are gaining confidence in their ability to help themselves at the table. Holes in the table tops are for special plates and training cups which enable the more handicapped boys and girls to feed themselves, at least partially. Other new equipment includes swings, sand tables of various sizes and types and stand-up tables. A swimming pool provides the youngsters with much needed exercise. While the program ia largely recreational in nature, much of the day is spent in ^physical therapy and speech correction work, the latter being necessary for about three-fourths of the youngsters. Junior counselors and members of the play personnel are college girls who are majoring in teaching, speech correction or occupational therapy. The camp is made possible by "the Chicago Club for Crippled Children, of which Mrs. 9 J. S. Grove is president and Mrs. Harry Mandelstam is chairman of the board of directors. Mrs. S. Lerner is camp chairman. Only one accident was reported in the McHenry community over the long holiday weekend and that ended much more happily than witnesses anticipated. As the Brennan funeral procession was about a mile north of the city at 2:40 o'clock Saturday afternoon, the cars were met by a station wagon drawing a twowheeled trailer, which was proceeding south on Rt. 31. Suddenly, the wagon went off onto the shoulder of the pavement and as it returned the trailer began to . .away. The driver, Robert Geske, of 2027 N. California avenue, Chicago, lost control of the station wagon and it was necessary for three of the cars in the procession to leave the road to avoid hitting the machine. Before the wagon could be brought under control, it had left the pavement and turned over completely, with four wheels in the air. Occupants of the carp immediately stopped and helped Geske and his wife out of their car before learning that their two small children were in the rear of the wagon. A three-year-old girl who was sitting just behind the driver's seat was found within a short time and taken from the car. It was necessary to break the back door to find the baby, who was in a small play pen at the very rear of the wagon. The children suffered' only bruises. Ice Cream Social to Benefit Library An ice cream social is bring planned by the McHenry library board, to be held oh the high school lawn Thursday, July 17, during the band concert. Serving will start at 8 o'clock and continue throughout the program. The board is being assisted in this project by members of the Woman's club, who will provide home-made cakes for the sale. Proceeds will be used to complete the remodeling on the interior of the library building and to furlish the rooms. MINOR INJURIES SUFFERED IN ONE WEEKEND ACCIDENT 100 Open Season At Summer Camp One hundred girls 9 to 14 years of age, arrived July 2 at the Jolly Boys and Girls Summer School camp at Pistakee Bay, maintained by the Italian Welfare council of Chicago. Recruited throughout the city from many national. and ethnic groups, these girls left in buses from the play center of the council's affiliated organization, the North Polk street. The first of three boys' periods starts on July 26. As in the past six years, the council will provide summer camping for approximately 600 needy youngsters, free of charge, except for a nominal fee for transportation, stated Michael R Fortino, council president. Anthony Champagne, chairman of the council's camping committee, said that a novel feature of the program this year will be hikes and trips to the near-by Chain O Lakes State Park and fish hatchery. Carmen Carsello, camp director, and fifteen counselors and instructors will supervise the children in a diversified program of swimming, crafts, boating, nature study and games. * HEART ATTACK VICTIM Hubert Jordan of Griswold Lake suffered a heart attack about 8 o'clock on the evening of July 4 in his home. The local inhalator squad was called but Mr. Jordan had improved considerably by the time they arrived. He was taken by ambulance to Bethany Methodist hospital, Chicago. DEDICATE MEMORIAL PARK e (Photo by Max Kolin) This picture was taken at Che recent impressive dedication service of the Johnsburg Memorial Park. Taking part in the rite were, from left to right, C. Russell Allen, assistant state's attorney; Kenneth Hamsher and James Hettermann, both veterans of World War II; Rev. Fr. Joseph Blitsch, pastor or St. John's church; and Fred Smith, president of the JOhnsburg Community Club which was instrumental in buying the park site. Proceeds of the carnival held June 27 to 29 have gone toward purchase of the park, which ift dedicated to the honor of those who have served, Who are now serving and those who will Ui -I „Uii~ uuiuU-}. "Ike" Visit Told By P. M. Justen Peter M. Justen, who has been vacationing in Denver, Colo., found his brief trip of more thaqj ordinary interest since- he had the pleasant experience of meeting and shaking hands with a presidential candidate. General Dwight Eisenhower, and his wife. One evening he visited the coliseum in Denver, where 12,000 people had gathered to listen to the General deliver an address. The next morning, Mr. Justen stopped at the railroad station, knowing that "Ike" was leaving on a special Eisenhower train, via the Burlington railroad, for Chicago. There he met a personal friend Joseph Gorman, who has charge of all pullman service in the western division of that railroad. Mr. Gorman suggested to Mr. Justen that he would be happy to show him "Ike's" special Pullman called the Blackhawk and the McHenry man accepted the invitation without hesitation. Mr. Justen was the only person other than the Pullman porter, Mr. and Mrs. Eisenhower, a doctor, secret service men and Associated Press men--seven in all --to be allowed in the special Pullman. He was privileged to shake hands with both the General and his wife and to wish them a sjfe and successful trip. The greeting took place about twenty minutes before the train's departure and prior to the time General Eisenhower walked to the observation platform to address the fcrowd which had assembled. Mr. Gorman returned again on July 4 to join the Governor Warren party, which arrived in Denver that day. Again, he accompanied the group as far as Lincoln, Nebr. During his long servicf with the railroad, Mr. Gorman has taken care of the needs of such prominent men as Presidents Taft, Truman, Roosevelt, and Hoover, as well as many other famous world personalities. His job is to see that the Pullman service, all by special traias, fa the very best obtainable. A KISS FOR THE QUEEN Plan Marina Day Racing Program"" Albert S. Blake, vice-president of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, met with Harold Winzeler, Ernie Erickson, Barney and Kay Bishop at the Swedish club. 1258 N. LaSalle street, Chicago. Tuesday evening of this week to discuss plans for the racing program on Marine Day, Sunday, Aug. 3. Mr. Bishop, a Chicagoan whe is an official of the American Power Boat association, will act as chairman of this year's race, while his wife will serve as chiei timer. Ed. Anderson will be flagman, Mr. Erickson will act a? referee as well as taking part in the races, Pete Seyl of Fox Lake will be scorer and Russ Switzer will be pit manager. A number of outstanding racers will participate in this year's water program, which is eagerly anticipated by boating enthusiasts. One is Paul Wearly of Muncie Ind., who has held more national outboard titles than any other driver. Another is Joe Mechelini of Chicago, present national titleholder of the claas C utility racing. Also a threat is Bud Finkl of Evanston, former national amateur racing champion who is now a director of the American Power Boat association, which will conduct the local races. He will serve as an official, his duties being a.c measurer of boats, motors and racing course. Homer Kinkaid of Carbon Cliff. Iowa, will be another racer giving competition during the day. having won a number of race? here in past years. He was ranked third in the nation last year and first in high points in 1951 in the state of Illinois. The story telling of three CM' aago priests who were taken into Russian captivity on the Beflin •border last week Wednesday was met with more t&an usual consternation and fear by a number of local residents who knew one of them,' Fr. Bronislaus Sokolowski. Fr. Sokolowski has been director of Villa Maria camp at Pistakee Bay for five years, this being part of his duties with Catholic Charities of Chicago. The young priest had gone to Spain to the Eucharistic Congress in May and from there went on to tour Europe. The three mem- DISTINGUISHED RATING George G. Goranson of McCullom Lake, who recently graduated in aeronautical engineering from Purdue university, Lafayette, Ind., was among 1.275 students to achieve a distinguished rating during the second semester of last year, according to word from the school. CUB SCOUT ^MEETING Parents of young boys interested in forming a new Cub Scout pack will hold an organizational meeting on Tuesday evening. July 15, at the V.F.W. clubhouse at 8 p.m. These meetings are deemed necessary by the Scouting organization in order to explain to parents the program t,"> be undertaken. Clara E. Smith of Portland Ore., is spending a month with her cousin, Gerald P. Newman, m • • • • ; • ~ v ri~ Photo ' oy Max Kolin Mayor George P. Freund places a kiss on the cheek of the Marine Day queen, Charlene Dowe, 17, at the Legion Home after the counting of votes had revealed that she was the 1952 title winner. Miss Dowe, the entry of the Catholic Order of Foresters, received an impressive 479 votes to be declared the new queen. rnimrnm----•• ' mmrnmtirn VILLA MARIA DIRECTOR HADE RUSSIAN CAPTIVE Fr. B. Sokolowski Among Three Seized On Berlin Border . bers of the clergy and a German woman driver were snatched up propertie8 in~the McHenry area Bank Deposits Up 20 Per Cent The official statement published by the McHenry State Bank in response to call of the auditor of public accounts for the period ending June 30 appears in this issue of the Plaindealer. This statement reveals that the total resources, deposits and loans have reached an all time high for the local bank. Deposits have increased 20 percent and loans and discounts have increased 13 percent over the totals of a year ago. Total resources on the current statement are $8,319,470.01, which is an increase of $1,340,422.04 over a year ago. Deposits have increased $1,312,150.70 from June, 1951, figure of $6,497,775.28 to the present figure of $7,809,925.98. The loan figures have risen from $2,452,443.77 to $2,779,458.- 14, for an increase of $327,014.37. Approximately half of the outstanding loans are first mortgage loans on residences and other on the Berlin border by commu nist police with rifles, who rushed them behind their lines. The three priests, attired in their clerical robes, strayed a few feet over the line into the soviet zone and were attempting to take a picture of a Russian officer when he ordered a communist oolice detachment into action. They forced the priests' car behind a Russian barrier and the auto was confiscated. A report Thursday noon stated that they had been released. The three priests were named as Fathers Martin Borowczyk and George Gorski and Fr. Sokolowski. The driver was Katherine Wintzler, mother of two children and a Berlin employee of the National Catholic Welfare conference. All three priests studied at St. Mary of the Lake seminary, Mum delein. Fr. Sokolowski 'is associate director of the family care department of Catholic Charities, Inc. Seized On Tour BRENNAN RITES . HELD IN McHENRY According to the report, the j SATURDAY, JULY 5 The balance of the loans consist principally of operating loans to farmers and other businesses, automobile, appliance and personal loans. This would indicate that the McHenry State Bank is taking an active part in supplying the financial needs of the community. The bank has recently installed as an additional service to its customers Registered Checks or personal money orders. This service is something new and the local bank is the first in this area to provide registered checks for its patrons. The checks can be made out in a very few seconds and it is a very convenient, economical and safe way for paying bills. The McHenry State Bank was organized in September of 1906 and is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance corporation and the Federal Reserve Systppa. priests started on their tour in a car bearing an American license issued in West Germany. At Dueppel, the car crossed a row of metal studs in the road marking the exact boundary between the American sector and the Russian zone and rolled up to the white and red barrier at a soviet check point. The blue uniformed East Ger- *Mills on Dec. 8, 1918, and resided man police who were called into action surrounded the car and were said to have pointed their rifles at the heads of the occupants, forcing Mrs. Wintzler to drive into the Russian zone. After several minutes of questioning, the four were taken to the nearby Russian military post of Machnow. Eyewitnesses to the incident reported it at once1 to West Berlin police but it was several hours before the identity of the Americans was learned. BENEFIT BAKE. SALE A bake and food sale will be held at the Central Garage In Johnsburg starting at 9:30 o'clock Saturday morning, July 12, with proceeds to benefit the Funeral services were held last Saturday afternoon at 2 . o'clock from the George Justen & Son funeral home for John Edward (Jack)' Brennan, 33, who passed away July 2 at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wiedrich, Jr., at Ringwood. The deceased was born in Solon in this community most of his life. For a number of years he was employed at the Justen furniture store but more recently had resided in Wisconsin until he was taken^ll a few months ago. Surviving besides his parents are four sisters, Mrs. Georgia Saunders, Mrs. Helen Winn, Mrs Betty Leonard and Mary Ann Wiedrich and three brothers. Charles, William and Robert. Fr. Roberts of Woodstock officiated at last rites, followed by burial in Solon Mills cemetery. ISSUED CHARTER Secretary of State Edward Barrett has issued a charter to Cullom- Knoll association, which was formed to promote and maintain an organization for the mutual benefit of property owner*;. CITY COUNCIL ANSWERS COMPUMTS OH mm BUMMG WITH A WW AMENDMENT TO PRESENT LITTLE DAMAGE REPORTED IN TWO C FIRES DURING WEEK Two calls were answered by McHenry firemen this past week and although little damage was reported on either occasion, the quick action of the fire fighters was appreciated by those who sought their aid. About 4:30 o'clock Monday afternoon, during the thunderstorm, lightning entered the Peter A. Freund residence on Fox street through wiring and a ball of fire could be seen around the light fixture in the utility room. Only the fuses were blown and some smoke damage reported on the ceiling around the fixture. A grease fire in the kitchen of Mi-Place restaurant brought firemen to the Green street address about 9 O'clock Tuesday morning but no damage was reported. McHenry Youths Attend Methodist Summer Camp A large group of McHenry boys and girls will attend the Methodist youth camps at Conference Point, Lake Geneva, this month. Barbara Eggert, Dana White, Carl Stueben and Dick Wissell are spending this week at the Frosh-Soph camp. Rev. J. E. Corbett of the Community Methodist church is serving on the faculty for this camping period. Next week the following young people will go to pre-high camp: Sue Stinespring, Joan Collins, Kathy Anderson, Elaine Foute, Sara Kay Douglas, Barbara Marticke, Norman Eggert, Jr., Christie White. Roy French, Pat Mc- Curdy,- Donna Barger, Ernest Useman, Jr., John Wright, Sam Smith and Darlene Dick. Each week approximately 400 Methodist youth from northern Illinois are expected to participate in the camping program. Renew that Mtbtcripttn to the Plaindealer now! Numerous complaints with the City Council pertaining the burning of garbage brought about action at the meeting Monday evening in the way of aa amendment to the present ordinance. The present ordinance permits burning of refuse in piroperly constructed incinerators, but did not anticipate the burning of garbage and the resulting offensive odors that waft through opea windows. The ordinance further states that refuse must be buried at least two feet below the surface of the ground. Any uncovered pile of refuse is declared to be a nuisance. The new amendment prohibits the burning of garbage and the existing code governs proper disposal- Proper disposal of garbage. especially in the summer months, is looked upon as imperative in the interest of public health. Attorney William M. Carroll, Jr. and Chuck Miller were present at the Council meeting to discuss a proposed plat and the annexation to the City of McHenry. This new subdivision is a portion of the Stephen Schmitt farm south of the city limits on Elgin Road. It is expected that a complete pr^pasal will be presented at the next regular board meeting. A report on parking meters shows that a sum of $7,715.00 has been paid toward the purchase of meters since installation in October. 1950. The total cost was approximately $11,000.00 so it appears that the final payment may be made at the ertd of the current fiscal year. One half of the monthly collections are paid to the meter company until the contract is fulfilled. J. W. North, whose firm has recently completed the anniMit audit of city finances, will bo present at the next meeting to review the audit and offer tance in setting up the appropriation ordinance. v;i '.-jW Pistdwe Bay Claimed Second Victim Of Season Oh July 5 Pistakee Bay claimed its second drowning victim of the season over the July 4 weekend when a young Arlington Heights man, Wallis Granzin, lost his life Saturday, July 5. This was the only fatal accident of the long holiday weekend, there being no traffic casualties in the county. Granzin, 27, and two friends, Harold Hildebrand and William Miller, had rented a row boat during the morning and were rowing near Pitzen's camp about 12:45, when the accident occurred. According to Miller, who gave testimony at the inquest, he was rowing, Hildebrand was sitting in the rear of the boat and Granzin, with his back to the other two, was in the bow of the vessel. Suddenly Granzin stood up, causing the round-bottom boat to overturn, throwing the three occupants into the water. None of them could swim and Miller and Granzin went below the surface. However, the former came up soon afterward but was handicapped by Granzin grasping his leg from below the water. Went To Aid Witnesses to the accident were in boats in the nearby area and immediately went to the aid of the three men. They were able to give assistance to Miller and Hildebrand but Granzin had lost his grasp and could not be found. The local fire department was called to the scene and after dragging the bay for about a half hour recovered the body. Artifical respiration was applied but to no avail. The body was taken to the Peter M. Justen funeral home, where an inquest was held later in the afternoon, after whieh the body was taken to Arlington Heights for funeral arrangements. The wives of Miller and Hildebrand heard of the ' accident before the body of Granzin was found. However, firemen had not vet determined the identity of the menr thus the women were not able to learn which of the three had drowned until they arrived Guests Appear On Band Program : Two guest artists will be featured on this Thursday evening's band concert, which is the first to be presented on the high school grounds. The prograaa ~ starts at 8 p.m. The first guest is Miss Rose Morreale of Harvard, who will give a baton twirling exhibition. The second is Arthur Mueller ot Island Lake, who will present several western numbers. The entire program will bo «&> < follows: "The Star Spangled Banner** March, "The Billboard" : Klohr ^ Walts, "Songs of the Island** -- King Overture, "Grandiose" -- Df Lamater Popular Number. "Slow Poke** -- arranged by Yoder Baton Twirling Exhibition - --{ by Rose Morreale Selection, "American -- Meacham Walts, "Beautiful Ohio** _ by Briegel "Barara" Polka. -- Kovarflt Overture, "Romantic" -- B*eh» tel Popular Number "Pittsburg!^ Pa." -- Merrill Western Songs, -- by Art Mueller March, "El CabaUero" -- Oltvadoti Popular Number, "Awilini any Song" -- Jolson A Chaptte . March. "Gay Vienna * J by Buchtel " * Popular Number, "Clancy Lowered the Boom" -- Lange 41 Heath. Finale, "God Bless America* -- Berlin. .• Lawrence J. Huck At Reunion Of Shipmate* 'SV Lawrence J. Huck. Jr.. flew |»- New York City Saturday mortP m McHenry. Granzin. was single1}ing to atte"d th* first, union of shipmates of the U.SJ3. Essex. The reunion committee engaged Hotel Piccadilly for the initial meeting of former t erabers of the famed aircraft oar» rier, U.S.S. Essex. During his brief sojourn, Huck and daughter, Terry spent the holiday weekend at tba summer home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas J. Reulaad. ai Springfield, Wis. FATHER DIES George Kauss, Sr.. of Chicago, father of George Kauss, Jr., of McHenry, died July 2 following a short illness. He was retired from the furniture business. Funeral rites were held from Our Lady of Lourdes church last Saturday mornin;?.