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Chester Howard, now n successful jeweler Ik New Mexico, Ka« been back for the past two weeks and during; thft time has fbtnd it lnt«r«swllg to tour the lo«al community and *ls» visit other areas in the county; He says most other cities Mve changed very little, at least as one might observe just' passing through, but he finds McHenry very little as it was when he gTew up and attended school here tack bt the 'thirties. He recalls only four hottMn on Center street when he was a youngster; now Center street is a, community in itself. Itev. J. Elliott Corbett and h's lay delegate, Carl Buckner, of the McHenry Methodist church, will attend the 114th session of the Rock River annual conference to be held from June 23 to 26 at Sterling, 111. McHenry once more received public attention in the May issue of the Beverage Dealer News What John Atwood, columnist and now a resident of this community, wrote concerning the origin of "Down by the Old Mill •tretm/V' A & P Store Opens On Elm Sireetj-' McHenry, Latter Part Of June In his own words. "Ihave Always thought that the song was tWlttfen by someone 'With TJKI thought in mind of placid stream In Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont or New Hampshire. "To my great surprise, I learned that the locale is a beautiful little stream winding through McHenry, over which I drive twice a day to and from the train. I checked it as well as I could and from what I have .found the story Is true. " ^ "Now I want to find ft* "Ullage queen* who wai sixteen." There is a lonely little girl on the corner of Green, .and Elip street this week because her pet dog Is missing. She is Patsy, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brda, whose wire-haired terrier, flklppy, broke loose and disappeared. Should anyone see the little dog, with chain dragging behind, they would make Patsy a very happy young lady by notifying her. At Wayland Academy's annual all awards dinner held last weekend in the school's dining room, ninety-four of the school's student body of 325 received awards for participation in athletics and various other activities on the campus during this school year. A student from McHenry who was honored for his icontributions to the extra curri cular life of the school was Ray Little, son of Mrs. John Loose, Johnsburg. Ray won his letter in football, swimming, and Junior Varsity. - • ANSWERS IN CHURCH. STATE CONTROVERSY ON FILE JUNE 15 Mrs. Dorothy Larson of Johnsburg is reported to have declared that the church ifltate contro versy which exists in that community will not end just because separate public and parochial schools will be established next fall. Last week the Sisters who taught in the Johnsburg school resigned their positions as instructors. By Wednesday of this* week, only the Sisters had filed an answer to the complaint of Mrs Larson that the school was controlled by the Catholic church By Monday, June 15. answers must be filed by all others named in the complaint. A spokesman for The Great Atlantic" and Pacific Tea company said this week that the food firm would open a new store in McHenry late this rtionth. ' The location for what he described as "one of our most modern super markets" will be at 303 W. Elm street on routes 31 and 120. The building, formerly occupied by McHenry Equipment company, is now being remodeled for A 9t P by Augustine M. Freund, owner, who will move his equipment business into the basement of the structure. "We are delighted that we are able to make this announcement," the A ft P spokesman said, "and we sincerely hope the people of McHenry and the surrounding trading area wtp i«e happy to see us return. ":f Here 25 Years _ s ; "A & P had been part of the McHenry business scene for twenty-five years until February, 1952. During that time we made many friends here and we look forward to renewing those acquaintances In the near future," he added. The old store of the 93-yearold food firm was located m Green street from 1927 through 1952. At that time A A P lost its lease and had been unable to obtain a suitable location in McHenry until now Company personnel representatives will be at the new super market from 9 a.m. until 4*30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday of this week to interview local residents desiring employment. NEW POX RENT : RATraJBTOCTIVr^ AX K>SX JX&CESS*. Announcement has beeit Wide by the Post Office department of new box rent rates, effective July 1. The department has advised that the basic schedule now in effect has not been changed since 1907 and that the increased charges are made to conform witlv the increased cost of providing the equipment and maintaining the "service. Box rent rates are based on gross postal receipts for the preceding calendar year. New rates are as follows: Main office, No. 1 size, $1.10; No. 2, $1.50; and Three Gradii At DeKalb"May 31 Three McHenry girls graduated May 31 from Northern State Teachers college at DeKalb. They are Julia Ann Foley, daughter of Mrs. Eleanor Fo'ey of Richmond Road, Miss Josephine Guerdo (a local resident at the time of her entrance into college) a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stumm of Crystal Lake, and fiiape Lisette Cappell. Miss Foley, who majored in early elementary education, was a member of the NeMnman club, religious organization; ' college choir, Sigma Alpha Eta, honorary speech fraternity; Treble C l e f , w o m e n ' s c h o r u s ; a n d Women's Athletic association. Miss Guercio, a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Herdrich of MeHenry, graduated with a bachelor's degree in education. She plans to teach this fall but will spend the summer in a leisurely manner. Mr. and Mrs. Stumm held open house recently for friends of Josephine, many of them of McHenry. Diane, who also majored ixf early elementary education, was a member of Ace, Association for Childhood Education; English club, Human Relation council, Radio club and Presidents' panel. VIBiFOR QUEEN'S CROWN ANN PALUCH JACQUELINE PBCHOUS T NYE * , vr DONALD JOHNSON 10IEA) AMWAl \'1 CAMPAIGN; KlCK-Ofr BREAKFAST • FOR WOMBIS AT 7AIE80N BERNARD MATCHEN NAMED COMMANDER AMERICAN LEGION Bernard Matchen - was elected commander of the American Legioq at a meeting held Monday Evening of- tWs^JWf^ He sue HWtr £|taQUfl&perger, who so successfully guided the activities of tft* ytttoaftr organization during the past twelve months. Others elected at the "meeting were Robert J. Conway, senior vice-commander; Hugh J. Saynor, junior vice-commander: Ed. Reid, finance officer; Dr. John T. Gray, historian: Andrew Worwick, sergeant-at-a r m s; and Harold G. Miller, assistant sergeant- at-arms. Every Tuesday Is Queen's Day in McHenry and each week something of interest is planned No. 3, $1.50; Station, No. 1, .90; for candidates for the Marine N o . 2 , 4 1 . 1 0 ; a n d N o . 3 , $ 1 . 5 0 . Day c r o w n . < > ' " MdBRY COHSOUDATED SCHOOL GRADUATED SEVENTY PUNS M TNURSDAYEVBSK PROGRAM DAY OF RBOOIXBCnON It has been announced that a Day of Recollection will be held at St. Patrick's church on Wednesday, June 17. This will be open to the public and 'teenagers are especially invited to attend. It wiH be conducted by Rev. je Gavin of Jtt, im ma At an impressive graduation program presented Thursday evening of last week in the high school auditorium, seventy members of the eighth grade of the McHenry Community Consolidated school were granted .diplomas. Members of the class wrre Thomas Allen, Laura Anderson, Herbert Baker, George Barber, Donna Barger, Vernon Block, T o m m i e B l u m h o r s t , K e n n e t h BruCe, David Buck, Diane Buffum, Tim Carey, Donald Carlson, Edmund Cepulia, Guy Chamberlin, Jben Collins, Norman Danko, Hilda Dernetz, Jenny DeYoung, Lee Djupman, Sarakay Douglas, J e a n n e t t e D r e s d o w , N o r m a n Eggert, Victor Emeiio. Elaine Foute, Roy C. French, Robert E. Freund, Linda Gillespie, Elaine Grandt, Betty Hall, Carol Hawkins, William Houck, Vicki Kleinhuisen, Lillian Koehler, Gary Krumwiede, Eileen Landl, Lillian* Larsen, Judith Lawrence, John Loach, Beverly Mackey, Joyce Mahar, Patricia Marsh, Barbara Marticke, Terrance McCabe. Patricia McCurdy. EUi Mogdans. Elsie Morris, Geoffrey Moss, Karen Neff, Sandra Nell, Tftomas Ohler, Charles Olson, Jack Osterby, Stanley Pollitt, Edward Rasmussen, Glenn Ritzert, Lola Ritsert, Pau Scholz, . Joan Schuringa. Sam Smith, Sue Stinespring, Kenneth Temberg, Karl Tomm, Rolland Ullrich, Ernest Useman, Lee Vance, Steve Vetter, John Vycltal, Wayne Wiedenhoeft,. Richard Wirtz and LeRoy York. The processional was played by Joan Collins and Sarakay Douglas, after which there *'as a short program of band numbers directed by Paul Raasch. Chosen for their selections were "Campus Glory." "Larghetto" and STATIONED IN JAPAN «§*. F. MDUEt I <v^ OUTSTAMDMG SENIORS WM" HONOR AWARDS UgioQ Medals Go To John Bolgar, '3 Darlene Andreas Several outstanding seniors were named to receive awards* at the graduation exercises held Friday evening of last week Vs the high school gymnasium. The huge gym was filled to capacity as the eighty-six young men indf women filed in solemn procession to be presented their diplomas. Herb Reihansparger aw the Legion medals to D Andreas, daughter of the Wi Andreas' . Rjftgwood, #nd *®4 if ***& John Bolger, son of Mrs. John Bolger of Richmond Road,^ during the impressive pro^hufc. ttunners- up for these awards were Kaaen Engdahl, daughter "of the H. M. Engdahls, and , Steve Letcher, son of the Ed. Lebchers Representing the Chamber of Commerce, of which he Is president, Floyd Covalt presented the organization's gift for scholastic attainment to Patsy Goranson, daughter of the George Goransons of. McCullom Lake. Honor pins were distributed by Principal Carl Buckner and Miss Helen 8tevens to seven seniors who had maintained an envious scholastic record of between an A and B for their four years. Honor Pins Winners of pins were Craig Baldwin, son of Mrs. Vaughn Jones, Ilene Bassett, daughter of the Lisle Bafsetts, Doris Bauer, daughter of the Ben Bauers, Patsy Goranson, Mary Nye, daughter of the Harvey Nyes, Lona Now%k, daughter of the George * Nowaks, and Dolores Smith, daughter of the Arthur smiths. The senior class and their friends and families heard one of the most interesting guest speakers ever secured for a commencement address. He was Dr. Harold Shane of Northwestern University, whose brief talk carried an encouraging tiles' sage to all who heard him. Dr. Shane emphasized the true meaning of success not necessarily as the attainment of money, social position or « "white collar" job but rather as a feeling within each individua' that he or she had accomplished the particular goal for which he strived. He further stated tha! while a college education is desirable for many, a new dignity has become associated with any type of henest work, each kinii adding its bit to progress in our great country. This young man is Staff Sgt. J. F. Miksek, son of Mrs. Sarah Miksek of Johnsburg, who is now serving in Iwakuni, Japan. He has been at that distant point for the past eight months. Although far from home, Sgi. Miksek'* thoughts are of his family and friends and he wishes to say hello to them through tiie medium of the Plalndealer. NORTHWESTERN GRADUATE A total of 2,092 degrees, and, diploma* will be awarded at Northwestern University's ninety-fifth annual commencement exercises to be hel& at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 15, in McGaw Memorial hall in Evanston. Janice Mary Hollenback of McHenry will receive her bach- Continue w APPROVE TWO APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING VARIATIONS Two applications for variation? in zoning of property in this area were approved by „ the county board on Monday. A third was denied. Stephen and Vera Young Schmitt were granted the right to change their property on the blacktop road south of McHenry from farming to R-l. The McHenry V.F.W. was given permission -to change fifteen acre* of land owned by the., post to B-2. Graver Wicktiae y# .Wonder WATER SAFETY PROGRAM BEGINS IN COUNTY JUNE i The Red Cross water safety program will begin in McHenry county on June 29 at the following beaches: McHenry, Crystal Lake, Grafton, Wonder Lake, Fox River Grove, Lions club, Fontana, Harvard and Algonquin. Hours will be from 9 to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Registration will take place June 22 at the local city beach from 9 to 11 a.m., weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, it will be held at the home of Gertrude Barb Ian, 301 N. Riverside Drive. Anyone not able to be present at that time and wishing to register is asked to drop a post card to Mrs. Barbian, branch chairman, giving name, address age and swimming certificates, SECURE NUMEROUS BANDS FOR PARADE ON MARINE DAY According to C. H. Duker, chairman in charge of the parade for Marine Day;, the re- HOLDCAMPOREE FOR BOY SCOUTS SOUTH OF m , - i 1 Conduct Court" --' Of Honor During Campfire Program City Band In' First Concert With announcement of tiie first outdoor band concert, there is little doubt but that the summer season is at hfand. Paul Fl. Yanda, director, says the first concert Will be given Thursday. June 11, tt • p.m. in the city park. As lias* been the custom in recent years, the first four programs will be presented in the park, the laitt four on the Mgh school grounds. The program Thursday evening will be as follows: Rand Program "The SUr Spangled Banner" March, "Loyal Forever" -- Lincoln WalU, "Gold Silverf' Lehar % v f ^ to* as -- arr. by Yoder k Marsh, Host ^ Vteedom^' -- King Walts, "Ting A Ling" -- Britten A Little Overture, "Horison" -- Buys Fox Trot, "Nobody's Sweetheart Now* -- arr. by Buchtel * k.„h Selections, "H. M. S. Pinafore" sponae to a request for bands to _ . Yoder take part has been excellent and Novelty utue Indians ' enough have been secured to assure that they will be interspersed at regular among the floats. intervals Entries for floats have begun __ Taylor -- Long "Star Spangled Polka" -- arr. by Buchtel March, "Trombones on Parade" to arrive at the school office. Anyone who has not yet entered and who plans* to do so is asked to call the school, phone 1145. Early in July, a representative of the parade committee will call at each business place to check on. the exact number of entries. SCHOOL REGISTRATION Registration will take place at the Johnsburg public school office District 12, on June 20 for all children who plan to attend that school next year. Registrations will be accepted between 10 a.m. and 6 p m. RED CROSS ILBtaifli",. The annual election of officers for the McHenry branch of the American Red Cross will beheld next Tuesday evening, June 16, at the city hall. Finale, "Ood Bless Africa' -- Berlin. " ^ 1 * Now Voting Precincts , Establlsfetd In County As the result of a fast growing population in a number of county communities, ten new voting preeinets were added at last Monday's meeting of the county board of supervisors. The additional precincts brings the total to fifty-four. Four new precincts have been added In JieHenry township, bringing tM tetal here to nine Lakemoor wiH have its own precinct in thfe future and one has been added »t Wonder Lake. Math Behlttitt of McHenry is chairman of the elections com mittee which made the recommendation for the additions. Young McHenry Farmers Won Top Honors In Milk Day Contests For the McHenry agriculture department, Harvard Milk Day. 1953, will long be remembered. Eugene Hughes, who earlier this spring ranked as second high individual in the Section 6 dairy judging contest, hit the peak on Thursday of last week when he was named high individual and won the fine eight-months-old purebred Holstein heifer offered as top prise by the Dean Milk company. Gene is a junior in the high school and is better known for being the Only undefeated wrestler on the M.C.H.S. team than for his farming. However, he and his dad immediately started olans for taking the best care of the new heifer. In addition to the honor bestowed on Gene, it was announced that the Busy Three 4-H (earn was first and the McHenry F.F.A. team ran seicond in the judging contest. Since * many of the ^agriculture boys belong to both the 4-H and the F.F. A. they were actually competing against each other, Lake Was denied the right to Leo J. Smith, Busy Three change certain property of his i leader, agreed with William E. ftpm farming ter Ariiold Freund, Arnold Thelen, Jerome Stilling, Harry Diedrich and Tom Thompson as 4-Hers to compete against the F.F.A. team of Gene Hughes, Dave Smith, Ronald May, Loren Freund and Dick Nowak. The three top members of. the Busy Three who won the beautiful first place troptiy and pen and pencil sets for themselves and their leader were Arnold Freund, Harry Diedrich and Tom Thompson. The three high On Saturday, June 13, all Boy Scout troops and Explorer posts in Boone and McHenry counties will, in the space of a few hours, build a tent city for the beginning of the annual Kishwaukee district Bay Scout camporee. This "city" will be established two and one-half miles south of McHenry for a period of twentyfour hours and will house Scouts who will be participating in Scout skill demonstrations, and camping fun. Each patrol will be scored for a proficiency standard rather than competing against each other. While one of the main purposes of a camporeo is for the boys to have a good time in the fellowship of Scouts from' neighboring towns, each patrol has the opportunity to apply all of the Scout craft and skills that they have leirned throughout the year. Scoutmasters and leaders, tro, have an opportunity to see how well the boy leaders actually accept reiMQOaWjliy and how wti -:e*h„ their plans and carry out their demonstrations and skills The annual camporee is an established tradition in Kishwao kee district. Scout leaders in the two counties have been busily planning for what is expected to be the largest gathering of Scouts ever to take place in this locality. The entire operation will be led by experienced adult volunteer leaders kin the district. Scouts and Explorers who have been busy in their respective units during the past year are looking forward to this opportunity to put into practice the skills which they have learned. Campfire Program The high point of the weekend will be the big campfire program which is scheduled for Saturday evening at 8:30 p.m. At this time a district Court of Honor The Cub Scout, Boy Scout jBxplorer finance drive for' tbe McHenry area will be hdd Tuesday. June 16, under the dfcecftkm of Donald Johnson. The . *vill be1 started with a "fttdNtfr* breakfast at 7:46 ajoa,« Legion Home, it I^vle Hesstl, Sldtft ihe Blackhawk ^reft Jerry Frtfcse, Kishwauk** live, will he on to the Scouting program, are expected to tell where tha money from the drive la Used and how it is more than returned to the McHenry area by *!pdbii! benefits. Fred Fenske has made arrangements for each sectiotf of the area to be headed by the following team captains: Gertrude Barbian, Ann Rodenkircli, Bill Creutz. Mary Buckie, Lois Eggert. Hugh Saynor and Georgts Kleinhans. They will have erous helpers. Continued on Page 9 Obsorros Anniversary MSGR. C. S, NIX Honored Wednesday of this week on the occasion of his fiftieth year in the priesthood was Rt. Rev. Msgr. C. S. Nix. pastor of St. Mary's Catholic church, McHenry, for the past thirty-two years. The day's activities began = with a Mass read at 10:30 F.F.A.ers who also won pen and j o'clock in the presence of His pencil sets Were Gene Hughes. | Excellency, Most Rev. John J. Ronald May and Dick Nowak. Boylan, Bishop of Rockford. Fol- Mr. Pictor is their advisor. On June 10, the original F.F.A. dairy judging team of Gene Hughes, Dave Smith and Ronald May were entered in the state lowing the Mass, a large group of parishioners gathered at the new Grotto of the Blessed Mother, which was erected by the parishioners in memory of F.F.A. dairy judging contest atj their beloved pastor. Urbana. Arnold Freund. Loren Dinner at 12:30 in the high Freund and Dick Nowak were school cafeteria for visiting entered Jn the fatstock judging! priests and relatives was folcontest. Accompanying those J lowed in the evening by a proboys and participating in the i gram in the school gymnasium, state FF.A. convention were to which the public was invited. Bob Pepping, Harry Diedrich and Tom Thompson. Results of. the contest had not reached the Plalndealer when it -. It- Dan Justen is in the business district S. Blake is in chaige <$' gifts. Anyone in ticipating in the to contact one mentioned people.. AU , : are urged to attend . tip fast so that tihelr duties mfde easier by being ' informed. Vera Harrison will set as tor for the drive and Ray Oat and Ray Page «rs£ advisors. Tuesday evening from tfl 10 o'clock oanvassad for tilt mre that M end ftt the iMwi&f program srii* «*** not rtMrt on during asked to turn on ,uW. lights. A worker will tig! tit donations. Scouting is a very part of this coi helps dlftralop quaht acter and dtisenahip* rict and council the boy's Interest an enriching experiences. means happier and boys and a better which to live. The 8couUi of today are 'filers of tomorrow. Only the generous donatiofa friends can the Scouting go forward. EUGENE uim TO COMPUTE DEIWAL ?•*: STUDIES JUNE 18 Eugene Unti. 306 N. street, McHenry. will doctor of dental surgery.. from the University of, on June 18. Commencement exercises for the Univenlty o£ Illinois' Chicago profedPjMkl «*tleges will be held at Wgty f*ttr. The commencement addTMS «£$l be delivered by Dr. T, McClure, professor emtttofr. tj| the Department of PhiloaQligr ft the Chsmpeign-Urbana canpoi of the University of Illinois. President George D. Stoddard will confer 408 degrees in tha health sciences at the commencement exercises. Degrees which will be awarded are doctor of philosophy, 12: master at 54; doctor of Medicine, ISO; tor of dental surgery, 61; bachelor of science in pharmacy ST; bachelor of science in occupational therapy,* 19; and barbawr of science in nursing, 15. WJi * •: Feature of the evening was a Version of "This is Your Life," in which persons prominent in the long and interesting life of INVITE McHENHY ^ AREA RESIDE*!* TdK - TV SHOW JULY 31 1 Plans are under way a large number at IMtthry folks attend the "Gtwctesy Hour" TV show on Friday «*•- ning, July 31. when the Mwtae Day queen and her court wilt appear. Hm show Is broadcast between 10 and 11 p.m. Anyone desiring to attaMl the show should leave their 1--si address the number tfcfeets needed, also the M4MMS of those Who will use the tMlitft. at the Plalndealer office within the next three Tickets wttt fce secured fur people and the Hat sented to Jim the mention gf thifcf •Si • v, j-' * *•. ' y , _ - -