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The Meersmans will move to McHenry to make their permai|aBt hpoie at a later date. Jan. 31 and Peb. 1 will mark 13»e.grand opening of the Shangri- la Home For the Aged on Idyll Dell Road and. Rt. 31, south of McHenry. Helen Bisbee, experienced nkrae/is owner of the new home. f From the National Rifle Association in Washington, D.C., domes word that the expert rifleman medal, second highest award in junior Shooting, has gone to Patrick Buckie, 9, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Buckie, 906 Maple avenue, McHenry. " In three years of shooting;4 young Buckle has risen through thirteen lower rankings to achieve the expert rifleman rating. With one more award, he Yfill be classified as a distinguished rifleman, along with other top Junior shooters of the *§tion. ^The young roan^fE/-*-fourth "" ide student at tool. " ^ ' " Cub and Boy Scouts are looklag forward enthusiastically to the second annual banquet- which Will take place on Feb. 7. ' A fine program is promised, ,. With H. J. Horn an, Scout execu- / tive, as guest speaker and Clifford Todd, Star Scout of the local troop, as M.C. Terry Knieger, eon of Mrs. -Sfernice Knieger and a student at Wyler Military school at Evansville, Wis., is enjoying a stay at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where all of the students will remain for a few months. ICnroute they visited Mount Vernon, the White House Bureau of Engraving and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The entire high school and tmembers of, the junior high were fortunate in being able to see Tuesday's inauguration on television. Sets were donated for the occasion by FM Television and McHenry Garage. fcr [ An all-out tax program leaves the taxpayer all-in. TERMS OF EIGHT COUNTY SUPERVISORS TO EXPIRE IN APRIL V: * ; _ v 1 The terms ox' eight supervisors to l^cHenry county will expire .. in April of this year, according to information revealed by County .Cierk Raymond D. Wood®- The first day for filing Was Jan. I2\cnd the last day will be Feb. ife>-The election is scheduled to hf helG a ril 7. Those whose terms LA this year include C. Perry Weight, Marengo; Frank E. Beck, C>emung; Raymond Slavin, Hart land; Roscoe Glenn, Coral; Harley Mackeben, Grafton; Aimer Aavang, Greenwood; FraAk Mc- Connell, Richmond; " and Ted Sterne, Nunda. viWrS;-i. • TWO SERIOUS HRESCAU5B DAMAGE LOCALLY Morris Home And Ben Freund Barn Burned To Ground Serious fires' caused considerable damage to McHenry area buildings, and- some livestock was destroyed during the past week. Fortunately,-' no humans were injured. The first • fire occurred about 8:30 Thursday . morning of last week when the Harry Morris home south of McHenry burned to the ground. The family became aware of the fire when they detected smoke in the house. By the time firemen could reach the sqene the flames had gained such headway that their efforts centered on protecting nearby buildings. The fire was believed caused by a defective chimney. , Several of the Morris children were in school when the flames broke out and the father was able to get the two remaining youngsters from the house in ample time. The Morrises have equipped a garage on their property for temporary residence and moved in the middle of |his week. In keeping with one of the functions of a civic group, the Chamber of Commerce is anxious to be of assistance to the Morris family, which includes seven children. A committee of Mayor George P. Freund,f John Looze and Harold Steffan has been formed and will be happy to accept any contributions which local residents might like to make. Freund Fire Thg second serious fire occurred at 5 a.m. on Sunday when the barn on the Ben Freund farm at the entrance to Sunnyside Beach subdivision, just north of John&burg, burned to the ground. A resident of the subdivision arose about that time and saw the flames, whereupon he called the fire department and then -drove to--the Freund - heme to awaken the family. Three large pigs were taken to safety but fifty small ones perished in the fire. Also destroyed was a large quantity of hay and grain. ® Firemen worked until 9:30 in a successful effort to save a nearby garage and corn crib. Two other fires of less serious nature were extinguished Ijj' firemen during the week also. Thursday evening of last week, the basement of the Frank Blak* heme on Elm street was filled with smoke after a pan of grease on a basement stove burned. No other damage was reported. Monday afternoon, smoke also filled the D.D. Burkhart home in Oakhurst subdivision. The smoke was caused by the burning of an electric motor on a water pump in the basement of the residence. There was no damage. COUNTY CONSTRUCTION When the annual report was made by the McHenry county zoning board to the board of supervisors last week, it was revealed that new home construction in rural McHenry county reached a new high in 1952, with an estimated total of $3,976,400. A total of 804 building permits were issued during the year ty the zoning board. : - Patricia Frost Died On Sunday -The Eugene Frost family was saddened last Sunday, Jan. 18, by the unexpected death of their daughter, Patricia Catherine, fourteen months old; who dieif at their home at McCullom Lake. An inquest conducted at the Peter M. Justen funeral home on Monday morning brought forth a verdict of death due to an enlarged thymus gland, • With second degree burns as a contributing cause. Late Wednesday afternoon the youngster was playing • in the kitchen of the Frost home with her two older brothers when she touched the handle of a kettle of hot grease on the sink. She was burned about the face and head and had been confined to bed since that time. However, she seemed to be Improving nicely by Sunday, which made, her death a great shock to her family. The child was born Nov. 12, 1951. Besides her parents, she leaves two brothers, Kenneth, 5, and James, 3; also the gravidparents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Schmitt of McHenry and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Frost of Wonder Lake. ' ; ' ' The body rested at the Justen funeral home until 9 O'CIOCK Tuesday" morning, when last rites were conducted from St. Mary's church, followed by interment > in the church cemetery. PLAN OFFICIAL CENSUS FOR NEW LAKEMOOR VILLAGE At a special meeting of the president and board of trustees of the village of Lakemoor, held last Friday evening, an ordinance was passed authorizing an official census of the village. This was advised by the director of f.nance in Springfield inasmuch as Lakemoor was not an official municipality at the time of the last federal census. It is necessary to take this census in order to determine the amount of motor fuel tax returns due the village. Dick Hyatt will call on residents on the south side and Florence Falsetti on the north side. Cooperation of everyone is asked so that the census takers may finish the, tabulation as quickly as possible. v " NAMED DRIVE OHAlftMAN At a meeting held in Red Cross chapter headquarters last week, appointments of fund drive chairmen for the various communities of the county were made by -James R. Irving, county chairman. Robert Conway was named' to head the McHenry drive. Pause In Day's Occupation , DISMISS CASE *!1te assault and battery charge against Paul Reuter, Jr., and Cliff Ohlson of Wonder Lake was dismissed by Assistant State's Attorney C. Russell Allen in the circuit court room at Woodstock Tuesday morning of this week for what Atty. Allen announced was lack of evidence/ The case was before Justice Joseph Ritter of Woodstock. H»e two youths had been charged with assaulting James VanKanegan of Wonder Lake and William l^ndgren of McHenry the local roller rink Doc. 281 • "Time Out" might be the very appropriate title for this picture, which was taken in the new library building last Saturday as volunteer carpenters worked throughout the day to help complete the remodeling which has been in progress for many months. % At left, accepting a very welcome treat, of coffee and doughnuts, are Leo Sales of McCullom Lake and Floyd Cooley, two of the crew on the job Saturday. At right is Mrs. George Kramer, a member of the library board, several of whom were present to show their appreciation by servjogt the men lunch throughout the dajr. • ...... _ r J* VOLUNTEBtS ~ WORK TO FNSH PUBLIC UBRARY J ..V-; T^n Carpenters Labor Saturdays To Remodel Structure Officers, Board Of Bank Elected When the McHenry library is opened in its new location ^rr the near future, certainly among those most proud of the structure will be carpenters of Crystal Lake Local No. 2087, which includes carpenters from the McHenry community. Last Saturday, a crew of ten skilled tradesmen worked throughout the day to get the building in readiness for the opening. The men were Fred Bienapfl, who was acting foreman for the day; Leo Sales, Albert Zalman, Harold Smith, Nick Kostner, Arnold Larson, Harold Jensen, Arthur Harnden, Floyd Cooley and Lee Larsen. •Arriving at the former Teach home on the corner of Jifain and Green streets at 8:30 o'clock, the men started to work at once removing old lath and plaster. They split into groups and proceeded to carry out the many tasks which must be accomplished before the remainder of the remodeling job can be done and books transferred from the library's present location in ,^he city hall. All Types of Worfc , One group went to the basement, where they reinforced the first floor by putting up new beams and posts. Another group worked on tiie first floor, cleaning off the ceiling and insulating. A third crew worked on the second floor, closing up holes and doing general repair work. Again next Saturday, floors will be patched and levelled in preparation for a permanent covering. There will also be an acoustical ceiling in the finished structure. Members of the library board contributed their bit too, by bringing hot coffee and doughnuts to the hard working volunteers. Mayor George p. Freund joined the group also to lend a help ing hand. If there is truth in th> old adage that we most appreciate those things for which We have worked the hardest, there should be general rejoicing the day the McHenry library opens in its very own building, the fast it has known.. T: < Farm and Home Day, 1953, will be held at the Woodstock Community high school on Friday, Jan. 23, starting at 10:30 Tr.nrr -Highlights of the -general interest program will be the address at 2:45 p.m. by Dr. Thos. E. Benner, who wa$ minister of INVITE PUBLIC TO DISCUSS RECREATION WITH P.TJL GROUP Does McHenry feel the need of more recreation ? This question will come before members of the community this Thursday evening, Jan. 22, at 8:15 o'clock in the high school auditorium. Members of the Community t1.- T.A. hope that interested citizens will appear at this meeting In ord^r to obtain the opinion of a lirge section of the community/ The organisation feels that there is a great need for.recreational facilities and should the public in general feel likewise a committee made up of a representative of all interested organizations may be formed to continue the study of these needs. The P.T.A. hopes to have opinions expressed at the Thursday meeting, before the matter has gone too far for an opinion to count. The * auditorium seats over 400 people and they feel it should be filled when a subject so vital will be presented, first in the form of a movie, "Playtown, U.S.A.", -with open discussion following under the leadership of the very capable Ernest Useman and his equally able wife. The meeting, while sponsored by the P.T.A., is' open an& all citizens are urged to be present. As a preface to the meeting, Judge Joseph Ritter ol' Woodstock will speak to the parents. Mrs/Flora Neal's Body Is Returned By Plane Friends received word early Saturday morning, 'Jan. ;,17, of tne death of Mrs. Flora Neal of Ringwood in Burbankv„ Calif., where she went a few weeks ago to visit her son, LeRoy. She was accompanied on her trip west by a sister, Mrs. Carney, of Chicago. t The bo<^ was being - returned by plane and was scheduled to arrive in McHenry late Wednesday evening. It will be at rest at the Peter M. Justen funeral home. Time of last rites were indefinite as the Plaindealer went to press. The stockholders of the McHenry State Bank held "their annual meeting Jan, 13, 1953. The Cashier, Robert L. Weber, gave a report on the year end statement which reveals total reaources at an all time high in excess of nine million dollars. The following directors were reelected: Gerald J. Carey, William M. CarroH, C. J. Reihansperger, William A. Nye and Robert L. Weber. At the board of . directors meeting following ' the stockholders' meeting, the following officers were re-elected: William M. Carroll, chairman of the board; Gerald J. Carey, president; C. J. Reihansperger, vicepresident; Robert L. Weber, cashier; James E. Larkin, Verne E. Harrison and Thomas F. Bolger, assistant cashiers. The bank's staff, in addition to the officers, includes Diane Neiss, Gwen Bower, Lucille Knox, Bernice Krueger, Sa'iy Smale, Terry Becker, Joanne Stilling, Joan Freund. Mary Ann Wiedrich, Beverly Blish, Jean Vogel and Laura Smith. \ The McHenry State Bank has recently purchased microfilm equipment which makes it possible to record on film all items processed by the bank. A permanent film record of all checks draifrn and deposited by the customer is noT|f kept. This has proven very valuable to both! the depositor and the bank in cases where checks have -been lost or mislaid. : HOME BROKEN INTO According to county authorities, the James Petr cottage at Wonder Lake was broken into last week. About thirty dollars in silver, a wrist watch and other jewelry were reported -to have been taken. „ ICY PAVEMENTS RESULTED IN TWO H, I-GHWAY ACCIDENTS Icy pavements caused two local Accidents last weekefcd. One occurred early Saturday afternoon when the car of Clifford Hyatt, driven east on R^, 120, a mile west of McHenry, collided with east-bound cars driveif by Robert Martins of McHenry and Ernest Maye of Wonder Lake, Another accident caused by slippery roads occurred on. Rt. 120, near the Greenwood turn, when autos driven by Mrs. Jerre Elbersen of Wonder Lake and Dean Thompson of ^Woodstock collided. " ' * NATIVE OF THIS COMMUNITY DIED IN ELGIN SUNDAY Mrs. Josephine Kenneally Walsh of Elgin, who made her home in McHenry many years pgo, died Sunday at Sherman hospital following a short illness. She was born in this community March 23, 1869, but had resided in Elgin for forty-five years. Surviving is a son, Leo Walsh, of Elgin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen; three sons, Edward, Richard and Vincent, and a daughter, Marie. Last rites were conducted Wednesday morning from St. Laurence church, followed by interment in Mount Hope cemetery. EARLY RESPONSE TO HEW MARCH Of DIMES CAMPAIGN INDICATES FME - SUCCESS FOR 1953 UNDERTAKM6 If the 1953 March of Dimes drive in McHenry is not a huge success it will certainly not be the fault of the many folks devoted to this worthwhile cause who are spending so many hours in preparation for the campaign. At present there are 202 containers in the various stores and in the local school buildings. To organizations by John Looae, who is in charge of special fifts. • Business houses will be solicited on Wednesday, Jan. 28, and .*' § Ray McGee, general chairman, i , • ^ has appointed the following to assist: W-i') Main Street. Glenn Wattlea, Herb Reihansperger, Bart Yegge "• and Roy H. Miller. , \ WINS APPOINTMENT Announcement was made this week that Circuit Judge William M. Carroll of Woodstock has been appointed to the Third District Appellate court, effective Feb. 1. Word came from Springfield on Tuesday. He succeeds Circuit Judge Charles A. O'Connor of Aurora, who resigned because of poor health. Expect Large Crowd To Attend Farm And Home Day January 23 Newt About Our Servicemen R. W. KLEIS education to Korea* .or the Department of State from June, 1050, until the communist invasion. Mr. Benner has chosen "Behind The Scenes With The Koreans" as the subject for his talk. In reading Mr. Benner's list of accomplishments, one finds many interesting things, but the most outstanding is that of education minister. In his talk, he will give a detailed description of life with a Korean family. Of special interest in the earlier program is a drain tile that was in use for over eighty years in McHenry county. This is in connection with the session on farm drainage, which will be held at 10:30 a.m. and again at 1:00 p.m.,. with Ben Muirheid; University of Illinois drainage engineer/ and Robert-Repke, McHenry county soil conservation district technician, speaking. Tilers, engineers and ditching contractors are being given a special invitation. « Special Sessions Other agricultural sessions will include one on farm buildings, with J. T. Clayton. U. of I. building specialist, who \frill demonstrate, among other things, ring connectors in connection with building self support'ng roofs for pole and frame loafing barns; "Boom orr Bust--Which Will It Be?", a session on agricultural outlook and economics led by L. H. Simerl, U. of I economist; and a Social Security for farmers session led by Elwin Kris, Social Security representative from the Waukegan office. Home economics sessions include one on care of small electric liOme equipment by R. W? Kleis, U. of I. home equipment / ' Sgt. James W.oPMcCulla, who left the States for service in Europe on Nov. 26, has just recently been receiving mail sent to him soon after his departure. Sgt. McCulla, who was formerly with a National Guard unit, has been in Germany since early December, where he is chief of education and information in his section. He describes the country as beautiful and takes special pleasure in attending the variety of musical programs offered regularly in most cities. His brother, Willard, is now attending leadership school at Camp Roberts, Calif., where he expects to be stationed another two and a half months. Pfc. Allen J. Brenner has ijsturned to hit Chicago home after serving for eighteen months in Korea. He was a weekend visitor in the Art Edstrom home. Pfc. Brenner and his parents, the Albert Brenners, were former residents of McCullom Lake.. Charles, son of the Lester Carrs of ftihgwood, is reported to be suffering from .polio in Korea. The family anxiously awaits further word as to his progress. The Roy ttuttons of Richmond received word this past week that their son, Roy, was injured in artillery action in Korea on Jan. 5.' He suffered a fracture of the lower left arm, a fractured hip and a fracture of the right knee. This handsome group of McHenry residents are among those most interested in the success of the 1953 March of Dimes drive. All of them are polio victims themselves, most of them within the last three years. Some have recovered entirely -- others still require treatment -- which means that March of Dimes contributions are being used not only for current cases but for after care for thousands ftf Americans. Standing, they are, left to right, Sandra Rodenkirch, Gene freund, Mrs. Dolores Blake, Peggy Byrnes, Jack Powers, Richard Herdrich and Bonnie Schiller. . V( -P Seated, left to right, are Mrs. Doris Schiller, Ralph Pataka, ; ' | Mrs. Mildred Miller and Mrs. Dorothy Weichmann. - : •M A short letter arrivedf this week from CP1-' Harry Mueller, stationed ih Verdun, France. It reads As follows: "Once again I'm receiving the Plaindealer. Many thanks to - the American Legion and the staff of the Plaindealer for making it, possible for me to keep up with all the happenings in good old McHenry." engineer, at 11:15 and 1:00 p.m.; "Television Snacks--things you can serve to your family while watching television", by Lillian Strohm, at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; and "Homemakers Hobby',, by Mrs. R. J. Bennett, at 11:15 and 1:45. Mr. Kleis has a master of scienee degree from Michigan State college. He is now an instructor in the agricultural engineering department of the University of Illinois. V Lunch will be served in the cafeteria at noon by tha= *1^ school cafeteria staff, - > / , date, Mrs. Joann Rulien has turned in $55.50 from school donations and many other activities are being planned for this benefit in connection with the schools. James Larkin, treasurer of the drive, will be at the Legion Home on Thursday evening, Jan. 20, to accept money as it is turned in by the corps of volunteer workers. Coffee and doughnuts will be served as the ladies return from their stops. At 5:15 o'clock that evefting, a sound truck driven by Cliff ^Wilson and Richard Frett will make its way into the various parts of the city to be visited later by solicitors. In cooperation with the city police, the Moose lodge, through its president Donald Howard, has volunteered to have a number of cars patrol the streets, properly identified with March of Dimes stickers, so that the women solicitors may carry on their work on the darker streets without anxious moments. In preparation for the Thursday drive, Boy Scoots will make a round of the homes on Wednesday afternoon, distributing literature on the procedure to be carried out the next day. Bells Sound At 7 p.m. sharp on Jan. 29, all church a«d school bells will sound and the city siren will blow to remind homemakers that the drive has begun. Each person who wishes to contribute is asked to place some special light in the window or outside the door to attract the attention of the solicitor. If any lights are missed, home owners are asked to call the Legion home, phone 867, and. cars will make special stops. To encourage more volunteer workers. Adult Girl Scouts have volunteered to act as baby sitters. Anyone who wishes to work and would like this service is asked to call Mrs. Roy H. Miller, phone 55-R or Alida Wirtz, phone 899jR. There is a great need for4" volunteers, even though many folks have already offered their services. Letters have been sent out to Green Street: Tony Wirt*, Sam Leibsohn, Maurice Clark! and Angelo Unti. Riverside Drivej/John and George FitaGeraML Plan Activities Many aetivities have planned in the community*^ for this fund raising project, 'raey #1 include two bowling matcnea. W one at the Palace Recreation at* 5 1 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 3*, and,,^ the second the following Thl|nh.p^ day, Jan. 29, at 1 p.m. at Mc- Henry Recreation. ; The rifle squad of the Amerl- V S can Legion is holding a potoite : party on Wednesday eventng, ^ Jan. 28. at 8 p.m. at the Legion Home, also a polio benefit. Among the volunteers working .-V^ with the greatest zeal for the ^ -A Mothers March of Dimes are for-> Jf mer polio victims, who realise t S the great value of individual contributions. The following appeal comes from a McHenry mother, Mrs. Mildred A. Miller, " who has known the dread disease first hartd: > "Dear Mr. McGee: #- "I would like to take tMs Opportunity to help impress upon the people of our town, the importance of the March of Dimes. "Being a polio victim myself. I can give some light on just whst is done. I have been asked this one important question. "Does the Foundation really pay for everything?" "Yes. the Foundation takes care of everything. My bill up to ' $ now, covering three and a half years, is between S2.500 and IS.- Ji 000. This included all hospital, medicine. chitckuDi* twiee a w»r, f braces, wheel\ chair and a visit- ^ ing nurse for (two years. "So with ^hosc- fieures. you . see it would take 30.000 dimes . just for my bill. Now multiply that by 'the thousands of others and yuu can see what the Foundation really needs. "So please put your heart and soul into this drive. Who knpW% you or yours might be n«:t. "Sincerely, "MILDRED A. "107 Washington "McHenry" .'#:3 e nest. MILL** m Street Rites Held Monday For Bertha Burfeindt WILLIAM WISSELLSL^ SON DIED AFTER HEART SURGERY , w ^ ^ - j Mrs. Bertha P. Burfeindt, If. Mr. and Mrs. William Wissell j moth*r, of William Burfeind^Jr., of Some Day farm.^south of Mc- fT Henry, this week mourn the ^aler ded Frul.y evening Jan. death of their son. William Wis-1 *«• ,at hospital folsell, Jr.. 31, who died Friday in! lowmS * lon* lllness Survivora Hahnemann hospital, Philadelphia. Pa. Death followed heart surgery and after two weeks as a patient there. The Wissell family home was at Lake Geneva, Wis., where he was a farmer and also salesman for farm implements and automobiles. He was born at Bloomfield, near Lake Geneva, Feb. 11, 1921. Surviving the young man is include her husband, William D. Burfeindt, Sr., the one son. a daughter, Mrs. Marlys Caaaery. of Dixon, four sisters and ens brother. The body reeled at a funeral home until Moedly noon, when servfeea from West Side Baptist followed by InteraMBt in Hill Memorial Park eemeteff; "I1 the widow. Marilyn Young Wis-1 brothers, Jamea and sell; four daughters. Pearl, Bar-1 Hebron and Robert attt bara, Linda and Wendy Jo; his of McHenry. W parents, two sisters, Mrs. James Servicea were hetd Cornue of Hebron and Margaret j afternoon from th* Wissell at borne/ and fourichurch at Lain Ottawa. ~ f "j ! * • "W ( "jt ff *! ' • *' _-i»t J, >» -SU, ' 4 . 4 - , j,"