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MtisirT Me andean* Charles Weingart of McHenry ranked high in the successful membership drive of the Farm Bureau which ended last Thursday and which put McHenry county in seventeenth place . in the state. He signed up seventeen new members. tiounty membership now stands it 2,745, an all-time high, with 256 new members having been added. Before the drive, the county ranked twenty-fifth in the state. McHenry now ranks above Kane which heretofore had enviable record. ' Jfearby Nunda township workers topped seventeen in the county by signing thirty-three members. McHenry was acond ttftlh thirty-one. ' V : A large group of «Wflrty l^*- ionnaires crowded into the local Legion Home and the high school auditorium last Sunday, where impressive mass initiation rites were held. < There was no weekend rest at -'to. C. H. 8. last Saturday and Sunday. While Legionnaires were busy carrying out an interesting program in the old part of the building, the state Forester tournament was attracting huge crowds to the new gym. ' Friend# were pleasantly surprised on reading the Chicago Daily News last Friday evening to find a large picture of Atty. and Mrs. Harry Stinespring and their four lovely children on the picture page. , The Stinesprings had been asked to contribute to a special Lenten column, "My Greatest Spiritual Experience, which is a feature of each issue. Mr. and Mrs. 8tinespring were president and vice-president respectively of their class at Schurz high school in CJvteagfy. where he acaa also captain of the basketball team and a member of the football team. They have been residents of PlstaNM Bay far aevaral years. " Miss Celia Page, daughter of Jfr. and Mrs. Ray Page, 605 S. Green street, McHenry, was initiated into Sigma A\pha Iota sorority at Illinois Wesleyan University in Blooimington last week Tuesday. A banquet was given in honor of the new initiates and the next morning the Stire chapter attended the tristian church. 1" Miss Page, who if a graduate of McHenry Community high school, is now a freshman at Wesleyan, majoring in voice. She is also active in the university band and chorua. McHenry's Busy Three 4-H club took second prize among the many county agricultural clubs with window displays during 4-H Week. The three Ringwood clubs captured second place in the home economics division for their display in McGee's window. . Schedule Hearing In McHenry March 31 On Proposed New Bridge The state Divisions of Waterways has scheduled, a' public •hearing for Tuesday night, March 31, at McHenry to consider navigational clearances for a proposed new highway bridge over the Fox river .on Illinois Route 176 in McHenry county. The hearing will be held in American Legion Hall, 209 south Green street, starting at 8 p.m. Edwin A. Rosenstone, state Director of Public Works and Buildings, said data developed at the hearing will be used in formulating a standard on clearances for all future similar bridges over the Fox rivfcr. The department chief added that the proposed span, which is included in the \ state's highway construction -program, will replace the 38-^ear-old Burton's bridge between Crystal Lake and Wauconda. The new bridge, to cost an estimated $500,000, will be of steel plate girder deck design with an overall length of approximately 424 ' feet. It is anticipated that the project can be placed under contract late this year or early in 1954. Preliminary plans and other Information are on file in the Chicago offices of the Division of Waterways, Room 420, 160 North LaSalle street, and its Springfield headquarters at 210 West Monroe street where they can be inspected by interested parties. Director Rosenstone 'said: that the proposed project marks the first replacement with modern structures of aged bridges over the Fox Tiver. Anyone interested Is invited to be present or to be represented at this hearing. Parties interested will be given an opportunity to express their views upon horizontal and vertical clearances of the proposed work. Oral statements will be heard, but for accuracy of record all important facts should be submitted in writing. Written statements may be handed to the above mentioned Division of Waterways' t offices. • J COOK IN KOREA KOMCRT LUNKKNHEEMER This young McHenry jnan is Pfc. Robert J. Lunkenheimer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Lunkenheimer of Pistakee Bay, who at present is serving with the Army in Korea., His exact location is not known bat his family does have the information that he is acting as cook for the third infantry division. Pfc. Lunkenheimer entered service Jan. 26, 1952, and left for overseas duty last July 23. Before joining the Army he was employed by Gladstone's Department store. BARN BURNED AI$ PUPPIES DESTHO' AT RINGWOOD FMPA * A barn on the We Won Andrea!1, property at Ringwood burned t<* the ground and a litter of eleve p u r e b r e d p u p p i e s , v a l u e d a t f i f t dollars each, perished about o'clock last Friday morning. of the building was estimated a' *1.500. Although the - exact cause op the fire was not known, it la belieVed that the mother dog. » German shorthair sheperd, might have been moving about and in so doing brushed straw into a small electric heater which Waa placed in the barn to keep the; puppies warm. Mrs. Andreas awoke 4 o'clock and went to the. bed.o# her 2Vi-year-old daughter," to see that she was covered. ,-JM she returned to bed she f( " out of the window and aaftr flames. She immediately .,CaH other members of her family and tlje McHenry fire department^ members of which responded! immediately. However, the flame* "had gained such headway that it was impossible to saire tha structure when they arrived. A^ the wind was not strong at thai, hour, the house was nisiifr Ujt danger. The building which burned l*aj£ a two-story structure uaqtt 4b# storage and also as a gataC** Fortunately, the new fajnity hadr not been placed insWe night.- . b SEVENTY-FIVE INITIATED INTO COUNTY LEGION All In Readiness For Benefit Show The local clubs art to be congratulated on their winnings. Last year a local club won the grand championship prize which went this year to the Crystal Lake Workers. Ninety-four members of the Illinois Police association enjoyed a good old fashioned corned beef and cabbage dinner at the V.F.- W. clubhouse Tuesday evening of this week. Guests were Alderman A r n o l d A n d e r s o n a n d Judges Arnold Rauen and Joseph Ritter. Visitor To City Died Of Heart Attack March 7 Anthony Piekos, 63, of 2904 N. Linder avenue, Chicago, died unexpectedly after suffering a heart attack while visiting in McHenry last Saturday, March 7. Mr. Piekos was helping to chop some wqpd at the Zimba home in the Country Club subdivision about noon when he waa taken ill and died. The Zimbas are summer residents here. The body was removed to the pinkis-Springer funeral home at 742 Armour street, Chicago. Last rites were conducted on Wednesday, with burial in St. Adalbert's cemetery. RELIGIOUS FILM On Wednesday evening, March 18. members of the Community Methodist church will view the religious film, "Barrabas, the Robber." after which the senior p choir will present a special Lenf ten concert* The stage is set and models have their lovely- apparel in readiness for the "Story Book Revue" to be held in the high school auditorium Sunday, March 15, at 3 p. m. Proceeds will benefit the McHenry library, which wilj soon be ready for occupancy. Taking part in the afternoon's entertainment will be pupils from the Varese School of Expression and Dramatics and the Marjorie Young and Lynn Mannion schools of Dancing. From the former, there will be a comedy skit, "Back At Four," with Shirley, Nancy and Kit Thornton and Vicki Kleinhuizen; also a reading, "St. Patrick's Friend," by Charles Schlottman and "St. Patrick's ' Day," with Kit Thornton. ', The Young dancing school will feature Anita Beckenbaugh, Gordon Thomson, Cynthia Rourke and Sandra Fairchild, the latter who will sing.. The • Mannion studio will have Patty McCurdy, Phyllis Smith, Sandra Smith, Betsy Kauss, Carmen Anderson and Sharon Kreuger, tap dancers; and Suzanne Kauss, Alice Sullivan, Patty Blake, Sally N i e s e n , B a r b a r a R a u e n a n d Karen Olsen, ballet. Mary Lou DelMonte will act as librarian of the "Story Book Revue." Mrs. Harry Stinespring will act as narrator and Mrs. Charles Schlottman as accompanist. Senior Girl Scout troops, with Mrs. Charles Peterson and Mrs. Robert Delmonte in charge, will take care of ticket sales. Mrs. Arnold Rauen and Mrs. Joseph Mahoney will be in charge of special prizes and Mrs. Jerome Steinbach and Mrs. Rafbert DelMonte head the models' committee. Mrs. Henry Reese will be in charge of scenery and Mrs. Hilary Rodenklrch of moving the models' apparel. The Easter Bunny will be on hand to distribute favors, with Mrs. Ward O'Brien in charge. Mrs. Clarence Anglese is publicity chairman. The show is being presented by the Toddler Shop.' =- V. F. W. BAZAAR The V. F. W. Auxiliary, is sponsoring; a baaaar, to be held at the clubhouse on Thursday, MaTch 19. There will be baked goods, potted plants, knickknacks, rag rugs and "white elephants." A light lunch will be, served in tJ*fe afternoon and a roast beey dinner from 5 to 100 P It was a colorful ceremony which took place in the high school auditorium last Sunday when seVenty-five county Legionnaires were initiated into the organization in a mass initiation rite. The national champion ritual team, the Naval post, No. 372, of Chicago, performed the ritual work. William Green &f McHenry, county commander, presided and Introduced. Clarence JH^rper,. state Legion chairman of the ritual commission, who in turn presented members of his team. James Powers, eleventh district Legion commander, was presented. Who spoke briefly on Legion activities. Mr. Powers complimented the McHenry county council as one bf the most active and best in the state. Herbert Relhansperger, local Legion commander, extended an invitation to those present to a buffet supper in the Legion Home after the t-eremony. DISTRICT MUSIC CONTEST ATTRACTS n McHENRY STUDENTS ? Contest time is apjfroachiiig again and next Saturday thirtyeight local student musicians will take part in the Class B district contest for soloists and ensembles, to be held at York Community high school, Eknhurst, 111. Representing the instrumental department are the saxophone quartet, composed of David Kent. Allen Freund, Lynn Cheney end Ken Sawdo; the clarinet quartet, made up of Doris Buuer, Dick Collins, Pat Goranson and Qo- Ringwood Area Youth Badly Hurt In Accident John Johnson, Jr., 17, of the Ringwood community, was seriously injured last Sunday morning in an accident which occurred in Chicago. According to a report by Chicago police, it was believed the young man fell asleep, after which his car hit a light post near Lake street and Parkside avenue. Johnson was said to have suffered a fractured skull, as did a companion, Ross Hooper, Chicago. He was taken to Loretta hospital, where his condition was reported to be improved the first of the week. anha sura MB) SATURDAYAT AGE * W - Death Also Claimed Judge Wm. F. Waugh During Past Week McHenry lost one of its oldest and most respected residents and a lifetime member of the community with the death last Saturday evening, March 7, of Mrs. Anna G. Stoffel. She would have observed her ninety-first birthday had she lived- until the following day. Mrs. Stoffel died at MRS. ANNA JsTOFFEL the Villa Jtest Home, Pistakee Bay, where she had been confined for several weejes. Anna Bonslett was born in Spring Grove on March 8, 1862, a daughter of Leonard and Margaret Lenzen Bonslett. On Dec. 18, 1883, she was united in marriage to Simon Stoffel of McHenry, a thriving young! business man. The couple lived their entire married life in McHenry and from 1908 until the time of his death they resided in the present Stoffel home on Main street. Since then she has remained there with two daughters. lores Smith; woodwind trk>, paring thejr early married poised, of PaT GoramTon, clarinet. ' Dorothy Hiller, flute, and Adelc Schmitt, oboe; and the violin fife the couple operated a general store on the site of Althoff's Hardware store, Mr. Stoffel bequartet, made up of Kathleen | ing. a partner of her father. Anglese, Judy Freund, Lois Bre- J Leonard Bonslett. Later the feld and Jean Weber. Soloists p e r f o r m i n g w i l l be M a r g i e Rogers, French horn; Adele Schmitt, Oboe; Dorothy Hiller, flute: and Shirley peqnott. twirling,' Vocalists competing for htitoors will be Jean Weber, girls'* high voice; Sharon Garner and Joan Weber, girls' medium voice; Jennifer Houda and Charlene Grosso, girls' lpw voice; Phil Ricker, unchanged voice; Larry Ekeroth and Tom (Holochwost boys* medium voice; Harvey Sand and Bill Weber, boys' low voice. ' Ensembles include the girl? sextet, made up of Jennifer Houda, Jean Weber, Kate Freund Marilyn Schmitt; Patsy Goranson and Doris Bauer; the girls' ootct, composed 'of Sharon Garner, Joan Weber, Lois Brefeld, Ann Lundborg, Karen Olsen^ Adele Schmitt. Patricia Justen and Julie Tonyan; and the boys' octet, which is made up of Don Aeverman, Don Rogers, Art Barbier, Larry Ekeroth, Richard Nowak, Bob Nelson, Harvov Sand and Bill Weber, . FORTY-FIRST" ANNIVERSARY OF GIRL SCOUTING TO BE OBSERVED WITH TROOP PAGEANTS MARCH 13 McHenry's 154 Girl Scouts and Brownies are presenting a pageant Friday evening, March 13, at 8:15 o'clock in the high school auditorium to celebrate the fortyfirst anniversary of Girl Scouting, which occurs March 12. The celebration honors Juliette Low, who was the founder of the organization in the United States in 1912. The nine troops and their leaders have planned a short skit for each troop to present, pertaining to the different phases of. Girl Scouting. Leaders of the sponsoring Organizations of each trooo are as follows: Troop 2 (fifth grade girls) Mrs. Elmer Antonson, leader: Mrs. Rdbert DelMonte co-leader; V. F. W. Auxiliary, sponsor. Troon 3 (seventy grade eirls) Mrs. Milton Olson, leader: Mrs. James Watkins and Mrs. John Loff, co-leaders; McHenry Woman's club, soonsor. - Troop 4 (fourth grade girls) Mrs. A. C. Thornton, leader: Mrs. Fred Lieb e r s o n a n d M r s . E1 e a n o r e Renard, co-leaders; McHenry Garden club, sponsor. Troop 5 (fourth grade girls) Mrs. Clyde Bailey, leader; Mrs. Donald May As and Mrs. Harold Frett, co-leaders; W. S. C. S. Community Methodist church, sponsor. Troop 7 (sixth grade girls) Mrs. Robert Beckenbaugh, leader; Mrs. ^'arles Jurack and Mrs. Charles Peterson, co-leaders; V - F. W. post, sponsor. Troop 8 (eighth grade girls) Mrs. Rov Miller, leader; Mrs. A. J. Wirtz. co-leader; Catholic Daughters of America, sponsor. Troop 9 (second grade girls* Mrs. Arthur Olsen, leader; Mrs. Peter Fischer and Mrs. Gail Shannon, co-leaders; St. Mary's P. T. A., sponsor. Troop 10 (third grade girls) Mrs. Robert Justen, leader; Mrs. Hilary Rodenkirch, co-leader; McHenry Community P. T. A., sponsor. Troop 11 (high school girls) Mrs. Vaughn Jones, leader; Mrs. Arthur Schaefer, coleader; American Legion Auxiliary, sponsor. In addition to the program, there will also be an exhibit of the projects they have made so far this year. These will be shown in high school rooms near the auditorium. The parents of all the Scouts and other interested persons are invited to attend this worthwhile performance. There is no , adB?js£ion charge. . Store was moved across the street to a building where the Wattles apartment building now stands. In 1888 he went into the insurance business which still bears the Stoffel name. > Through 'all the years, Mrs. Stoffel assisted her husband in his work until his death April 23, 1942. Mrs. Stoffel, active and inter- (Continued on Page 6) New Books On Library ' Shelves When' the McHenry library moves to its new home in the near future, there will be about ninety new books which will be placed on the shelves to attract the reader. Until 'then, these books may be borrowed from the library in its location in the city hall. Among the books are these: "Windows for the crown Prince" by Vining; "Forty Odd" by Bard; "Three Lives of Elizabeth" by Seifert; "Love Is A Wound" by Hedden; • " Witness" by Chambers; "The Hidden Flowers" by Buck; "Grandma Moses" by Kalter; "Short Novels of Collette" by Collette: "The Maugham Reader" by Maugham; "The Early Frost" by Jaynes. "Song in the Night" by Lawrence; "The Saracen Blade" by Yerby; "Matador" " by Conrad; "Winston Churchill" by Taylor; "The Merry Month of May" by White; "Lament for Four Virgins-' by Tucker; "The Reader's Digest Murder" by Oursler; "Classical Myths in English Literature" by Norton and Rushton; "Snips and Snails" by Baker; "Indian Summer" by Sylvester. < "A White Boat From England" by Millant; "Heaven on Earth" by Cocioli; "The Silver Chalice" by Costaln;* "Lost Hill" by Smith; "Escape From Paradise" by Burt; "From Under My Hat" by Hopper; "Silver Phime" by Meeker; "Sinner of St. Ambrose" by Reynolds; "Wilderness Homesteaders" by Kavanaugh; "The Shining Tides" by Brooks; "The Bride" by Freydberg; "Never Bet Your Life" by Coxe; "The Cavalier's Corpse" by Du- Bois; "Don Camillo and His Flock" by Guareschi; and "Testimonies" by O'Brien. ONE COUNTY YOUTH SENTENCED; OTHER CASES CONTINUED A county youth, James Curtis. 21, whose residence was given as Union but who was formerly from Woodstock and Toledo. Ohio, was sentenced to a term in the state penitentiary at Joliet this past week in circuit court. He was sentenced for burglary and passing a bad check. Action on indictments against seven others was continued until March 20. The youths included Guy Robinson, 20, Ivan Ketchum, 19. and Ronald Rowe. 17, who had been apprehended on burglary charges. The case of Marion Karls. under indictment on a burglary and larceny charge, was also continued. Sugar is used as a raw material in more than 87 Industries. Helen Low Heads V.F.W. Auxiliary; Other Officers For 1953 Elected The annual election of officers took place at the Monday meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, which was held at the V. F. W. Home. It was a most impressive program, the election having been preceded by nomination of candidates for office. 1 Named to lead the organiza-1 tion's activities for the year ahead were Helen Low, president; Jean Weyla'nd, senior vicepresident; Martha Raasch, junior vice-president; Pauline Pries, treasurer; Gladys Soucie, chaplain; Betty Clark, conductress; Isabel Thompson, guard; Kathleen Bolger, three-year trustee; Mary Hettermann, Louise Smith, Connie Thomas, Jean Weyland, Gladys Soucie and Eleanore Creutz, delegates to district encampment at Waukegan. During the evening, a business meeting was held, at which time it was announced that there would be a pilgrimage tp Eaton Rapids in the near future. Everyone was invited to make the pilgrimage. Those interested must contact Betty Clark for reservations by March 16. A bazaar Was also, announced, to be held March 19, starting at 2 p.m. Supper will -be served from 5 to 7:30 p.m. One of the Auxiliary members has been honored by being presented with a five-year bar. She is Ercell Lock, who has done much for the advancement of the organization. Gertrude Barbian, Red Cross chairman, was present at the election meeting to thank who contributed and who assisted in other ways in the recent drive. Mrs. Barbian also stated that the V. F. W. clubhouse will house a n o t h e r b l o o d b a n k on A p r i l 29 from 2 to 8 p.m. Delicious refreshments were served at the close of the meeting, prepared by Bertha Jager, Lyda Diedrich and Grace Mess- -V CONTRIBUTIONS TO RED CROSS DRIVE REACHED $2,053 To date, $2,053 has been collected locally in the Red Cross drivf* which is being conducted in McHenry township u n d throughout the county during March. This • is still more than $1,000 short of the $3,300 quota. Mrs. Gertrude Barbian, Red Cross chairman, would like at this £j£ne to remind the public of one of the biggest and most popular local projects sponsored by the Red Cross, which is the summer swimming program. This costs $2.25 per child, which runs into a huge sum of money when one considers the hundreds who participate in the project. Those who want to increase their contribution in the light of the above facts, or those who have not yet been contacted, should send money to Robert Conway or Mrs. Barbian, or call either of them and someone will call for the donation. Every day in the year th lie comes to the Red Cross--but only once a year does the Red Cross go to the public. Through the Red Cross each American can answer the call of humanity, wherever it is. Sixty-five cents of every dollar collected here stays in this county for work with servicemen, veterans and civilians. Of the thirty-five cents sent to national headquarters in Washington. One-third Jjoes to provide services for the armed forces and j veterans; one-third goes for as-1 sistance to persons suffering injuries or losses from disaster; one-third goes for national and international projects such as blood program and gamma globulin and for international expenditures such <as furnished Hollandin the recant disaster. FATHER OF FOUR MED IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENT LAST FRIDAY EVENING AT INTERSECTION RT. 120 AND FOX STREET EDUCATORS HOLD SIXTH ANNUAL i MEET FRIDAY . . Panel Discussion *• To Be F e a t u r e Of: v Two Group Sessions f¥achers will "go to school" and their students will enjoy a holiday on Friday, March 13 when the Mo Henry County Education association holds its sixth annual meeting at the Woodstock Community high school. Business under consideration consists of election of officers for the new year and election of delegates to the national and state Educational associations. This year's program will feature two panel discussions, one at 10:30 and the second at 1:30 p.m. Making up the panel will be Dr. Harold Shane, professor of education at Northwestern University: Dr. Wilbur Yauch of Northern Illinois State Teachers college at DeKalb; and Dr- George A. Beauchamp, associate professor of education at Northwestern University. Paul Baker will serve as moderator. The morning session will open at 9:30 with several selections by the Harvard high school band, under the direction of Carl Huffman. The afternoon session will begin with selections by the Woodstock high school chorus, under the, direction of Richard Gaarder. Association Alma The McHenry County Educational association is an organization consisting of representatives from every area in the county. Its purposes are: (1) to promote the educational interests of children and adults in the county, (2) to advance the professional interests, and ethics of the teachers in the county, and (3) to cooperate with our state and national Educational associations. Officers of the organisation are Mrs. Carrie Hage of Richmond, president; Mrs. Loretta Baron of Hebron, vice-president: Paul Swafford of Marengo, second vice-president; and Paul Baker of Fox River Grove, secretary- treasurer. Serving on the seven-member executive committee are Miss Carolyn Bauer of McHenry and1 Miss Florence Knox of Terra Cotta, who teaches in the Crystal Lake schools. On the nominating committee is Miss Nellie Doherty of McHenry. News About Our Servicemen The Plaindealer received this very appreciative letter from Pfc. James Sales this week: "Just a few lines to thank you for sending the Plaindealer to me. It may not be the biggest paper in the world but it sure is the best when a person is a few miles from home. It makes me feel a lot closer to home when I can keep up with all the "home town" goings-on. "There isn't much to tell about Korea. Just a lot of hills and rice paddies. I'm just thankful that I'm far enough behind the lines not to be in any. immediate danger. "Well, anyway thanks a million for sending the paper. I hope to see all of you in September and thank you personally. Till then keep them coming. Regards, "JAMES SALES" McHenry county chalked up its fourth traffic fatality of 1963 and four children became fatherless with the tragi<* death of Harold C. Daugherty, 40, last Friday evening, March 6. He was |a resident of Colby's Point, between McHenry and Crystal Lake, and was employed at Local Cleaners in this city. The accident occurred just before 11 p.m. as Daugherty was driving south on Fox street. As his car passed the intersection of Rt. 120, it was struck on the right side by an auto driven by Martin Wegener of 103 Pearl street, who was traveling east over the bridge. The Daughterty auto was struck with such impact that it hit a gas pump on the south side of the highway. McHenry police were called to the scene, as well as state police, who investigated. The injured man was taken to the Woodstock hospital, where died several hours later. The intersection is one ot the most dangerous in this community and other drivers have very narrowly escaped a collision at the same point in the past. As one approaches the highway from either the south or north, it is almost impossible to aee east-bound traffic, which has right-of-way. Daugherty waa born in gaBtvrfn. Ind., Jan. 12, 1912, and had resided in this area for the past two years. Survivors He is survived by his widow, the former Loretta Woaniak, whom he married Dec. 30, 1947 in Las Vegas, Nev., and their three children, Harold Ford. Kim Patrick and Kaye Elaine. A fourth child resides in Indiana. Also surviving is his father, Carl, of Shelburne, Ind., three brothers, Roscoe of Indianapolis, Ind., John of Sullivan, Ind., and Garland of Jasonville, Ind.; and one sister, Mrs. Florence BeH> of Shelburne, Ind. ' , Funeral services ««re held a&- 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, fallowed by interment in Crystal Lake Memorial Park cemetery. WARRANT ISSUED V IN JANUARY, *52; SERVED THIS WEEK For more than a year, Lee King of Beloit. Wis., must have thought that crime dkl pay. However, he learned the sad truth early this week when he was apprehended by McHenry police while on a short visit here. Remembering a description of King that they received in January of 1952, local police asked for identification and on learning his name realized that he was the same man for whom a warrant had been issued more than a year ago. He was charged with obtaining money under false pretense. but the warrant Was never served when King disappeared from this community. King was taken before Jwfce Arnold Rauen and there met Harold Mortis, the man frbm whom. . he had accepted the money. He made restitution and the case was dismissed.^ f • IH iREAN BASE SECTION -- Pvt. Robert M. Sherman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester T. Sherman of Route 4, McHenry, is now serving in Korea with the 712th Transportation Battalion. He is a car repairman in the Inchon railroad yards of the railway innuauy. came to a dloee at St. Fr. KiUiftn Bowler' Named Retreat Master : Rev. Fr. Killian Bowler will be the retreat master at the Mayslake retreat at Hinsdale which a large number of McHenry men will attend from March 20 to 22. Fr. Bowler is the priest who conducted the TV program "Arm Chair Philosopher" and is associated with the staff at Quincy college. Laymen make these retreats la order to make a further study of their faith away from home cares and business worries. There they have ample opportunity to study their spiritual life and take, inventory of what they believe in and how . their lives and daily actions correspond with their beliefs. M FORTY HOURS DEVOTIOH Forty Hours Devotion, held ' L.fi'. unit, which provides most of6 the transportation for the movement of supplies and troops for the United Nations Forces in Korea. Pvt. Sherman attended McHenry Community high school and was engaged in farming before entering the Army. In Korea, he intends to further >his education through correspondence and self-teaching courses offered to the personnel of the military forces by. Armed Forces institute. Miss Joan Nimsgern, a student nurse at St. Joseph-Mercy hospital, Aurora, spent the weekend at .bar home Patrick's Catholic church with <ui impressive service at \0 o'clock last Sunday morning. The special period of devotion began Thursday morning and senritoea were conducted every moraiag ^ - and evening, with large r"; - attendance. , J ^ TAX mAT» ' " ^ In eight cities and viBagea la f' McHenry county, tax ratM| % showed a decrease ww tast" * i year. They included Utikery, the new rate of wMdk la JSf.T., L-« Last yoar it waa JJ&.S. A pound of jfMgpr 1TM calartta. •-A * V