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Volume No. 79 -- No. 1 McHENRY. DLU§OIS. THURSDAY. MAY 14. 1953 10c Per Copy usinV •fid Meanderin1 "Don't shoot even if you see the - whites of his eyes.' That's what George Worts, Jr., is tel- UBg his friends as he begins training the two-week old crow which he expects to be the com- •hmity pet in the months ahesdk Last fall someone ' shot his first pet crow when they came upon it sitting in a corn field at tl|e edge of the city tfnd failed -to realize that it was tame. Linda, daughter of Walter Pearson of Crystal Lake (he is owner of the McHenry Cleaners) will appear on the television amateur hour between 12:30 and 1:30 o'clock nex$ Sunday, May 17, as a member of "The Harmonettes." David T. and Robert P. Lowell, Route 4, McHenry, - are among the seventy-seven naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) midshipmen of the University of Wisconsin who are scheduled to participate in navy summer training.cruises during the coming summer. ' The Lowells will participate ta the Navy's European cruise. Eighth grade students of St. Mary's school will have a free day on Friday, May 15, and are planning to visit the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Fifty-Six Received First Cbmmunion At $L Mary's; Five At Wonder Lake ' | The boys and girls are interested in getting as much fun as possible out of the trip and will see the following educational exhibits: Coal mine, arcade photograph studio, nickelodeon, geography, communication, history and Colleen Moore's doll house. The following ladles have 6f- ^pred to take the graduates: Mrs. Ifoy Miller, Mrs. Leo Smith, MYs. Elmer Hettermann, Mrs. .Clement, Wirfs, Mrs.. Clarence Regner, Mrs. George Blake, Mrs. Maurice Clark and p||ca, Waiter Andstton. •• Sister Immaculate and &ist*r Adilia will accompany the children. • Gertrude Barbian attended the third quarterly meeting of this fiscal year of the Red Cross* county chapter in Woodstock one evening this past week. Mrs. Barbian and other tooal chairmen ' were informed that each must call an annual branch meeting and hold election of officer* before June m': Warren Jones will be featalffcd vocal soloist when St. Paul's E v a n g e l i c a l and R e f o r m e d church in Barrington presents its Annual spring concert next Sunday evening, May 17. Oifford Markeson, owner of the local sports store, was pictured in the Chicago Daily News last Monday night in connection with the flight of the new "For Men Only" air service. He was captain in command on the particular flight described in «ford and picture. Tire, Wheel Missing From "Borrowed" Cm For the second time in recent weeks, a McHenry car dealer found himself minus a tire and wheel as the result of his kindness in letting a stranger take a car on a trial ride. When employees at A. S. Blake Motor Sales realized that the borrower had no intention of returning the used car, a search was made it was found on Riverside Drive. Only several hours later, when reminded of a «<milar incident at the Buss Motor Sales when a tire and wheel were taken, did they investigate further and find the items missing from the trunk. Randall Kloniz Hurt When Struck By Aula Randall, 3 \'r-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Klontz, suffered head injuries late Sunday afternoon when he was struck by a car in front of his home on Main street. The youngster, in child fashion, darted from behind a parked auto into the street to retrieve a ball. By the time the car was able to stop, the child was crawling from beneath it. RLSOM DEATH Mrs. Mary Risom, 63, died at the Villa Rest Home Thursday morning; May 7. The body was removed to Chicago for final Fifty-six boys and girls received their First Holy Communion at St. Mary's church last Sunday and five who attend the school received theirs at Wonder Lake. The |lt. Rev. Mondgnor C. S. Nix officiated at the Mass, and he delivered an inspirational talk to the children. They will long, remember his kindly and fatherly exhortation. The altar was decorated beautifully with vases of gold, which were filled with fragfant roses. Many large tapers of wax added mu<$rto the effect of the decorations The class- of 1963* has the distinction and honor of being the First Communicants in Monsignor's Golden Sacerdotal jubilee year. The following children received Holy Comraunioh at St. Mary's church: R o n a l d A n d e r s o n , R i c h a r d Baumbe^k, James Brefeld, Ronald Bykowski, Charles Caley, Raymond Fitzgerald, Dennis Freund, Frank Gende, Richard Harner, Roger Jurack, Gerard Justen, Paul Karls, David Kennebeck, pean Kennebeck, Terrence K e t t n e r , E d w a r d L u t z , Roy Henry Miller, Edward Parks. Thomas Richert, James Sayler, Kenneth Stilling, Karl Thode, Gary Vycital, Edward Wagner, Keith Weingart, Rayniond Wisniewski, Sandra Adams, Betty Barbier, Valerie Brefeld, Sharon Clifford, Mary Jo Connor, Diane Glosson, Theresa Hettermann, Marie Justen, Lauren Kettner, Sandra ^Kettner, Dolores Klapperlch, Patricia Klapperich, Diana Kleutgen, Judith Koenig. Camille Lopez, Gail Meyer, C a r o l Ann M i l l e r , S h a r o n O'Leary, Kathleen Phelan, Sandra Pierotti, Sandra Rodenkirch, Sylvia Rolla, Bonnie Schiller, Donna Schiller, Ruth Schmit, Barbara Shannon, Sandra Smith, Judith Steadman, Christa Thode, Karen Zlebel. Wonder Lake "Hie following children received H o 1 y Communion at Christ thpjpng cjnjjrgi^jB, Wonder Lake: Michael Corcoran, James Marke, Dennis Nolan, Patricia Hamil, Joan Joosten. McHENRY MOTHER RECEIVED ORCHID FROM HILO ISLAND One of the most special gifts received* on Mother's Day was the orchid sent to Mrs, Nick M. Justen by her daughter, directly from the orchid beds on Hilo, Hawaiian Island. The beautiful flower was sent air mail, special delivery, at 2:30 Thursday afternoon and arrived in McHenry at the Justen home at 9:15 Saturday morning. Miss Justen, a registered nurse, is carrying on her profession in a hospital on Hilo. Upon arriving there, she inquired and found that heavy demand for orchids had left the beds empty However through a friend she was able to obtain the flower she sent to her mother and which arrived, in perfect condition. ELM STREET BURGLARY McHenry police reported a burglary on Monday night of this week at Marticke & Nixon, Inc., on SUA! street. Five tires and two inner tubes were taken, as well as $14 from the cash register. Entrance was made by breaking a pane in the window. NNOOT: E REDUCTION IS IN ACCIDENTS WITHIN CITY r Vigilance on the ptrt ofI$- Henry's law enforcement officers is at least partially responsible for the great reduction in accidents within the city. According to the latest police report, only six accidents were reported in the first four months of 1953 compared with twentythree in the same period of 1962. During April, local police recorded seven stop sign violations, one speeding, two robberies (one solved and one unsolved.) Two runaways were apprehended and released to their fathers. Police also assisted the sheriffs office in apprehending four persons, one of whom was sentenced to six months at Vandalia for vagrancy. One stolen car was recovered during the month and officers acted as escorts at four funerals. Two dogs were picked up and taken to the pound. GOOD FRIENDS MAKE LIFE BRIGHTER FOR McHENR^, FARMER Every now and then life looks dreary to almost everyone. To assure ourselves .< that good friends can help us through even the most trying times we have only to learn of the story of Clarence Paulson of McHenry and his neighbors. Mr. Paulson, who resides on the Kelter place on Crystal Lake road, has beeni unable to get into his field in recent weeks because of a back injury. The importance of long hours of work at this particular time of the year Is evident to anyone who farms and Mr. Paulson's §nxiety can be well appreciated. Consequently, he was perhaps th* most pleased man In the community when nine friends drove into his yard on Sunday and began the long and tedious job of plowing his _ field. Needless to say, Mr. Paulson is most appreciative of the services of these men, who were Carl Pearson, j Alvin Blumhorst, Howard Whiting, Gene and Frank Harner, Clifford Olsen, Albert Roeske, Bill Richards and Ace Huizinga. On Plaindealer Stiff Photo by Worwlck Newest addition to the staff 0* the McHenry Plaindealer is Ronnie Walters, who resides at Wonder Lake with his wife and young son. Mr. Walters is employed in the advertising department. He has seen service 'n Wortd War II and, as a member of tipe Reserves, was recalled to act!** duty in the Korean conflict. "Mr. Walter's services in the advertising department were secured because of the steady growth of the Plaindealer in cent months and the desire to better care for the needs of patrons. RACE SCHEDULE FOR MARINE DAY PLANNED MONDAY Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, members of the boat race committee and representatives of the American Power Boat association gathered at the city hall Monday evening of this week to discuss Marine Day boat races. The Aug. 2 schedule was planned and will Include both stock utility and hydro racing. There will be eight races in all, and drivers will be both professional and amateurs. Russell Switzer and Pete Seyl are co-chairmen of the 1103 races. v IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM The third and final day in the school's spring immunization program will be" held Tuesday, MJay 19, between 9 and 10 o'clock at Edgebrook school. Smallpox vaccinations will be given to those of all .schools at Edgebrook. • } Tt.J Girls' Choir In Recital Worwick Photo These young ladies, members of St. Mary's school girls' choir, •fcrill participate in a music recital on May 21, under direction of Sister Mary Andreella, O.S.F. Front row, left to right; Clarice Blake, Barbara Miller, Mary ! May, Donna Wohlert, Judy Freund, Mary Therese Long, Susan Fitzgerald, Barbara Wolf, Janet Jung, Diane Burg, Suzanne Thompson, Martha Thennes, Merrilee Liptrot, Suzanne Kauss, Judy Phannenstill, Mary Therese Tonyan. Second row, left to right; Dorothy Adams, Darlene Schaefer, Patricia Walsh, Annette Smith, Angeline Mendyk, Virginia De- Muth, Denise Justen, Patricia Miller, Margaret Thurlwell, Marilyn Anderson, Sandra Altman, Jeanette Freund, Jean Marie Wolf, Joy Murray.' Third row, left to right; Diana Freund, Carol Justen, Carol Diedrich, Joyce Turner, Victricia Diedrich, Lynne Buckie, Marjorie Jung, Betty Scart>rough, Mary Jo Obenauf (accompanist). Tap row, left to right; Joanne Schmitt, Ellen Clark, Barbara Rauen, Irene Thurtwell, Helen Watson, Donna King, Janice Hettarmann, Cfeactotto fnitfe, Somimtykowski. .... x " % • ' ' * _ t ». »'.<k • * •• -H. . »,.*v ..V.J + . }. . >. Nunda Territory' : In MCHS District After almost thirty years ,tn which the territory has been tp contest, sections 5 and A m Nunda township, range 9 east, have been transferred from Wauconda to the McHenry Community high school district. The territory is made largely of the south end at tHe Lakemoor district, whose students have found it necessary to pay tuition heretofore if (1H9 desired to attend the local hfcfe school. The latest petition was aeted upon favorably by the newly created McHenry county board of school trustees a few months ago. In order for the action to become effective it wa» necessary for the Lake county trustees to concur in the transfer of districts, which was done last week. 'Formerly, pupils from this araa were able to attend the McHenry grade school, in whose district they were Included, but found it necessary to continue their education in Wauconda. Most residents felt they were a part of the McHenry community and thus desired to have their children a part of the local school system. News About Our Servicemen INSTALL NEW - EQMPMENTIN PHONE BUHJNN6 CaAlng Rate Per ' Day Reached 9,300 In McHenry, 1952 Recent action by the Board of ntlnjbis Bell Telephone company laced the stamp of approval on »4K>ther equipment installation TOT this area, according to G. L. WUburn, Woodstock area man- The work presently being done c^hcerns the installation of equipment in the telephone building and is scheduled to be completed this month. This project will raise the maximum capacity of the telephone office by over 158 telephones. "The tremendous housing growth of this area has raised the calling rate to over 9,300 calls per day in 1952. This figure represents a gain of over 1,000 calls per day compared to the 1951 „ figures," said Wilburn. "Starting in early fall," continued Wilburn, "we will increase the capacity of the equipment even more by the addition of another switchboard position. The increased capacity will amount to over 175 telephones. Mdunry Growth "These increases in telephone equipment reflect not only the physical growth of the McHenry area," said WUburn, "but also show the value placed on the telephone by McHenry area residents in their increased usage of the service." Investors' savings representing people all over America are helping the telephone company reach its goal of providing service to anyone who wants it-- when he wants it. This fact is borne out by no telephone requests being delayed because of inside equipment, and only a handful of requests held up due to a lack of outside cable facilities, according to Wilburn. "These outside cable facilities are on their way," said Wilburn. "We are scheduled to start this month on construction of over 4,200 miles of wire in ca<bles. The project which will serve the northwest section of McHenry is scheduled to be completed in the late fall. Coincident with this project, routine cable additions will be made to serve other sections of town. The cable program is under the supervision of £ E. Belsky, district construction superintendent." Two Cars Damaged In Crash Near City Cars driven by Raymond Randall of McHenry and Radisav Mitrovich of Waukegan were damaged slightly about midnight last Friday when they collided on Rt. 31, two miles south of this city. The Randall car was traveling north and was said to have signaled \f or a left turn. His car was struck in the rear by the Mitrovich auto. CAMP CHAFFEE, Ark., Pvt Paul R. Brefeld, son of Mr. Paul J. Brefeld, and Pvt. George W. Madden, son of the George Maddens, have been assigned to Company (j, 45th Armored Infantry Battalion, 5th Armored Division for basic training in the United states Army as an artilleryman. Their first eight weeks will be spent in infantry training, where they will be taught fundamentals of soldiering, learn to use and fire various infantry ^weapons and practice Army combat tactics. During the final eight weeks they will be taught artillery techniques and receive training with the 105 mm. howitzer. "Dear Sir: "Just a short letter to y°u thanking you for your weekly paper. They are still arriving and I enjoy reading the news from home. I am now in my final phase of training down here and will receive my wings by the end of July. "My address has changed slightly since I entered advanced navigation school so please note. Thank you again for the papefc. "WALTER AREGGER ; , "'Ellington, Texas.*-\ " <5W^». Robert P. Freund, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony M. Freund of Johnsburg, is returning to the United States after serving in Korea with the 25th infantry division. He has been overseas fifteen months, twelve of which were spent in Korea. Corp. Freund entered service in September of 1951. He is most grateful to all those whp made it possible for him to •> receive ttae Piaindealer eaefe , mtk. CHARM CLASSES FOR QUEEN CANDIDATES BEGIN ON MAY 19 y Mrs. Mary Kauss, chairman of the 1953 Marine Day queen contest, has announced that the first in a series of six charm classes for candidate* will be held Tuesday, May 19, at the high school auditorium, starting at 8 p.m. A qualified lecturer secured by Cam Jepsen, a professional model for Charles A. Stevens and Marshall Field and supervisor of the series, will instruct the girls in walking, posture, etc. Future lessons will be devoted to other phases of the art of modeling, designed to give the girls poise and confidence as they appear before the judges. The deadline for entering the queen contest is July 5 and the final selection will be made July 18. Any girl who has turned in an entry blank is eligible to attend the series of classes explained above. CHORAL CLUB WILL PRESBff ANNUAL PROGRAM MAY 14-17; MBftBIS 10 K FEATURED M "HEAR AMERICA SM6M6" On Saturday and Sunday evenings, May 16 and 17, the McHenry Choral Club will present its annual spring program, beginning at 8:15 o'clock In the high school auditorium. Forty-eight Singers from McHenry. Ringwocd. Wonder Lake, L a k e m o o r , M c C u l l o m L a k e , Island Lake, Johnsburg, Des- Plaines and Burton's Bridge are . Mountain "Cindy" -- Men's Chorus and Women's Ensemble: Louise Barbier, Betty Dunn, Sybil Freund, Evelyn Dalton, Phyllis Whitfield, Sally King and Lorean Jones. "I Love Little Willie" --Delia Cheney, Florence Welter, Irma Blomgren and Anna Mae Cuda. "The Martins and the Coys"-- Arthur Mueller, Ida' Quinlan, Coronation Rita At St. Patrick's On Sunday afternoon, as a fitting climax for the observance of Mothers' Day. the children of St. Patrick parochial school * participated in a very devotional and inspiring ceremony, giving special honor to the Queen of Mothers, Mary, the Mother of God. Barbara (Conway, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Conway, had the privilege of being the May Queen and her court included^ Sandra Walsh, Josephine Freund, David Knox and Thomas Mc- Mahon, fellow classmates and eighth grade students. The members of the First Communion class of this year, together with the first grade boys and girls, carried roses and formed the guard of honor for the queen and her court. During the singing of the favorite May hymn, "Bring Flowers of the Fairest", Sandra Walsh and Josephine Freund received the roses and deposited them on the Blessed Virgin's altar as a token of the children's love for their heavenly Mother." This ancient impressive ceremonial of the Coronation of Mary was concluded by Rev. E. C. Coakley, who solemnized the afternoon's services with Benediction of the Most'Blessed Sacrament. HURT IN ACCIDENT Carey Wilson of Crystal Lake, president of the TAM corporation in McHenry, was injured Monday afternoon on Rt. 31, just north of Carpentersville and was, taken to Sherman hospital for treatment. According to state police, the Wilson car, headed north, was forced from the road by a motorist who did not stop. TAVERN FIRE Firemen were called to a tavern near the EAstakee Tacht club (formerly Henning's resort) about 9:15 o'clock Wednesday morning to extinguish a fire started by a defective oil burner. Little damage was reported. Methodist Church Building Drive Started With "Kick-Off" Dinner More than fifty men and their wives associated with the Mc- H e A r y Community Methodist church launched a building fund campaign with a "kick-off" dinner Monday, May 11, Carl Buckner, chairman of the canvass committee in the "Forward in '53 campaign," assisted by division leaders and captains, has undertaken to steer the intensive drive for funds. He will be assisted by the following division leaders: Clyde Bailey, Dan Creamer and Lon Smith. Captains are Harry Hans, Vale Adams, Dr. H. S. Fike, Fred Hornby, Ed. Letcher, LeRoy Dalton, Charles Peterson, Gerald Newman and Lester Bacon. An "advance gifts" committee, headed by Harry Stinespring, has reported substantial assurance of financial support from church members and their friends. In early days, heads of families whose names are still among city residents provided facilities for service In religious education at much sacrifice of time and effort. Early Hardships In about 1840, 'the BrlnfcS, Colbys, Gallahers, Sherbournes, Wheelers, Wentworths, Pages, Shermans, Lampheres, Beals, Reeves and Bassetts were obliged to find a suitable spot in the river to get across. In many instances their attempts to cross* were met with much unpleasantness and often casualties. Their drive toward providing adequate facilities to meet spiri- Continued oa Page 6 HATTIE EINSPAR DIED UNEXPECTEDLY SATURDAY MORNING Family and friends were saddened last Saturday morning, May 9, when Mrs. Hattie Einspar, 59 died unexpectedly at her home on Rt. 120 in Lilymoor. She had been in poor health for some time. The deceased was born in Chicago Aug. 5, 1893, and had lived in this vicinity for sixteen years. Mrs. Einspar had many friends in the Lakemoor and Lilymoor area, having been an active member of the P. T. A. and the Ladies League. Survivors include the husband*, Walter P.; one daughter, Geraldine; and two 'sons, Robert and Willard. The body rested at the George Justen & Son funeral home until Tuesday afternoon, when Rev. J. Elliott Corbett of the Community Methodist church officiated at last rites. Burial was in the Ringwood cemetery. APPROVE WATER PROJECT Plans for water main extensions to Cooney Heights subdivision, public water supply project in McHenry, have been approved by the Illinois Department of Public'Health. POSTPONE COURSE Because of insufficient response to a request fo*- persons interested * in a Red Cross first aid class at this time, the proposed course will not be offered until early Photo by Roy Redwanst Featured I3, the musical rendition of the feudin' "Martin and the Coys" are these members of the choral club, from left to right: Arthur Mueller. Frida Mueller, Fred Wahl, Harriet Bell, Lorean Jones and Josephine Wellhoefer. taking part in the presentation. < The program is divided into two parts, the first presented by the entire chorus and the last a featured portion depicting life-- through itp music--in the various parts of the United States. The entire program is rs follows: - Program "The Gelway Piper" "to A Monastery Garde*** "All In The April Evening* ,l:Xiha- tost chord" "Victor Herbert's Favorites"^ MIXED CHORUS HEAR AMERICA SINGING "Give Me Your Tired. Your Poor" -- Chorus Country Styta "Skip To My Lou" -- Caller, Dan Justen; dancers, "Harriet Bell, Marie Paprocki. Pat Stilling, Nancy Stilling, Norbert Mauch, Eugene Freund, Fred Zandier and Alfred Oeffling. Song of the Sea "Three For Jack" --f Otto Pyritz, soloist; Lorrartm" Haug, Sybil Freund and Joanne Stilling. Indian Melodies "Ten Little Indians--Women's Chorus "Pale Moon" Barl Conway and Betty Dunn "Indian Dawn" -- Mary Rita Stilling Delia Cheney, Fred Wahl, Frida Mueller, Josephine Wellhoefer» Lorean Jones and Harriet BaB. Deep, South "Ma Curly Headed Bahby" --* Ruth Barger "Kentucky Babe" --' Men's Octet: Norbert Mauch, Roswdtt Smith, Alfred Oeffling. CHffttnl Kiehl, Fred Whitfield, Roy Rodwane, Otto Mueller and Tim Wheelock. "Neath The Southern Moon**--- Phyllis*- Whitfield, snioist; Ann Wiedrich, Jean Green, Betty Dunn, Louise Barbier, Anna Mao Cuda, Evelyn Dalton, Ruth Barger. Florence Welter, ChariM Dowe, Owen Wheelock and IrM Blomgren. "Carry Me Back To Old Vi£- ginny" -- Mary Ann Wiedtkh and men's octet. Out West "The Hills Of Home- -- Mueller ' • "On The Trail" -- Joanne Stilling. Catherine Taylor, Dorothy B o n d e r , S y b i l F r e u n d , J a n e Weiss, Vivian Fornell. Lorraine Haug, Marge Kiehl. % Donna Schmitt, Sally King and chorus. Tickets may be purchased from any chorus member or at the dcor after 7:45 both evenings of the program. s AT SCOTT FIELD WONDER LAKE MAN DIED FOLLOWING CAR-TRAIN CRASH ROBERT J. TRACY A-3 Robert J. Tracy of Helenville, Wis., has finished his basic training at Lackland Air Force, San Antonio. Texas, largest Air Force base in the world. He has since been sent to Scott field, 111., where he is attending school. Young Mr. Tracy is well known in this community, having resided with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeppe C. Jepsen, near Johnsburg, while he attended and graduated from the Johnsburg school. Needless to say, the Jepsens are very proud of the accomplishments of their grandson. FLAG PRESENTATION Connie Thomas, patriotic instructor for the V. F. W. Auxiliary, on behalf of the organization, presented the American flag to Boy Scout troop 161. recently. It was accepted by Edwin Wittrock in behalf of the troop. Harry Hans Is Scoutmaster and Mr. Wittrock is his assistant. (About twenty-six boys belong to tjne gmon$. . ^ .. • ,r. ^ ^ ; y{~ Excitement following the "&f- .- 'a train crash at F^x River Grovo (C in which one whs killed last ; Thursday evening was believed to have caused the fatal heart ? ack suffered by Carl G. .weese, 54. He died unexpectedly : § at 11:30 p.m. at his home in j Shore .Hills subdivision. Wonder Lake, where he had resided for several years. . Mr. Reese, who was on the . commuter train which struck a young couple earlier in the evening:. became ill in the excitement and consulted a physician. He died in his sleep a few hours later. Mr. Reese was shipping superintendent cf the General Manufacturing company in Chicago, He is survived by his widow, Zella, and a sister living in Denmark, where he was born. The body rested at the Peter M. Justen funeral home until 2 o'clock Saturday, when Rev. Nelson of Crystal Lake's Bethany Lutheran church officiated at last rites. Burial was In Woodland cemetery, McHenry. SCHOOL OF DANCING PRESENTS STUDENTS . THURSDAY, MAY 2t Marjorie Young's School of " Dancing presents her students in a studio demonstration Thursd& y. May 28. at 8 p.m. at the Legion Home. Miss Young will ^ be assisted by Miss Marjorie Dean and Mrs. Hazel Frieday. V,/ Miss Young has beept> in McHenry for the years. The beginner ced students will be ballet, acrobatic, sonaiity singing. Ajiyitai ested in the dance la 1 invited.