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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 18 Jun 1953, p. 1

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*Z± - ' .L.' m !•' • ••• 1Mum 79-No. 6 • ^ &¥1r1.,r1 ^4 .-M Meanderin u» W# **OttO : : to •WMft't drive through tlx? city this w««k and Tier the m§®Jf lovely gaitau when tbtse flwwi tm» Uooninf profusely. One, la particular, i« the garden of the Robert Thompson home, which can be vipared from W|i Street. The otktt Is a huge aim devoted • solely to peonies on «mth Center street. It is one of the largest pinny garden* in tUf vicinity. The beautiful grotto erected Iqr the parishioners Of St. Mary's church ip memwr* of their pas tor, Rt. r s. w*. has been al glance* from pa*ser»by, especialthe evening, of tfee last weftk has bsen Mmoved and the spot will be filled upon completion of the now statue now being made. Jennifer Hootft, a •recent graduate Is attending a camp and opera workshop at take Bloomlngton, m., having reived a scholarship for the two-week session. Edward Younger, Jr., husband of th# former 9everly Schwerman of McHenry, was graduated frpm Valparaiso University, Ind.. recently with * lA degree. He Wfs president of tfce senior clasa. 3th* young ma* Is now employed by fee Burroughs Bu*icaanpnny In Chicago **d lm MMT MI Will move Vr. -lounger's sister-in-law, Mm. Robert (Catharine) is it present in @pfeunMa, Twin., where Mdun cwnpeny fi*om Ihe will return to McHenry aipout /July l to await the return of tm husband fiWn duty in Kores. R. A. BtetfbSn Of McHenry R«atX has announced the addition of a sales WSMfer in the person of DonaJd fltoward. Mr. Howard is well Immrn in this community, where is is sctive in a number of eivio groups. I^rta^pts are rfMUnded that s stq^ fgjp ha* been posted on RiveRfide Drive, public The purpose of ttii new sign la to bring drivers to a halt at a,point where hundreds of child* ren swim each day during the summer months. Traffic is stopped both from the north and tie south. Unless one mis? little erMnjt is wrong, or unless tltt old timer* .Tffoi. predict future weather cqyliltous have lost their knack, the first frost *M Mir in just six weeks. This past week, in open defiance of the warm weather, one of the more persistent members of this insect family chirped loud and long as though to give cheer to those tiufftffinff •* > hot and humid night. Could be the little fellow is mistaken, but most of the old titfters will go alonf with him until the weatherman becomes mope iccurate in his predictions. A pofltical plank Should be wide enough for |Me-stopplng. COAST OS&ab ^ AinClU&BT WILL PATHOL FOX MVEB 9or the remainder of the summit- the Vox river, In and near McHeu v, I. being eetrolled more closely than ewer before by the Coast Guard *uidli*ry. Members on duty will be especially watchful for noisy boats and odBess driven. 19ie fine for coavtetton on the Inttar charge la $2,000 or imprisonment not exceeding one year or both. Bach year the Hvss of swimmers are endangered by a small minority of boating enthusiast* who drive too cMl to shore. SOUGHT; OF SOlKNJHUf DAY REUUB Surprise Msgr. Nbc With Of Lif •' Oertrade was re-elected chalnrian of the local R®d Cross branch at a meeting Tuesday of this week. Also dec ted Verona Kent, vice-chair- Milium" m««n sennit err and m? I*st Wednesday's celet>ratt6n in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of Rt. Rev. Msgr. Nix's ordination to the priesthood is one which not only live forever in the memory of the esteemed clergyman but will also linger long In the minds of the huge crowd of friends and parishioners who attended. In addition to the hundreds of laymen who were present at both the Mass and the evening program, two Bishops, one Archbishop, eight monsignors, 150 priests and fifty nuns were in attendance at the jubilee celebration. The program ih the high school gymnasium in tits evening opened tilth a 'fifteen minute portion devoted to 'selections by the schooi children. Gkmenm Clark presented the 8piittual Bouquet, after which Matthew Wolf and Jerome Fround gave a recitation, called "in 1942." y Taking part in the presentation of "Beautiful Hands of a Priest" were Joseph Etten, Walter Ream, Carol Jean Anderson, Joyce PhannenstiU, Joseph Johnson, Mary Perry and Barbara Wolf. Present Parse Patricia Miller officiated at the presentation of the purse from the school children, after which tcasts td Msgr. Nix were given by Richard Herdrich, Terrence Brady, Bonnie Brda, Barbara Rauen, Cynthia Freund and Ellen Clark. . Karl Thode read "Er Lebe Hoch" to conclude the program. Present at the evening program, as they were during the Mass in the morning, in which foey took an active part, were GeraedL the bride who th on a burse; Richard train beam* for the bride; Kathleen Pitsen and Kathleen 0*Brien, who carried bouquets of wheat and grapes; Linda Welter and Constance Freund, who carried colonial bouquets; Donald Austen and Daniel Blake, who were train bearers for His Excellency, Moat Rev. John J. Boylan, D.D.; and Kenneth Hetternann and Cameron Clark, honorary train bearers. "This is Tour Life" One of the most interesting portions of the entire evening Drogram was that entitled "This is Tour Life" and patterned after the popular television program. Fred Meyer, as master of ceremonies, introduced a number of people who had played an important part in the life of the honored guest. The first to be introduced was McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THPBSbAY. JUNE 18. 1953 and COLLEGE GRADUATES JOSEPHINE OVERdO PEBOL MARTIN « loT^Sr*2 Wm FIVE STUDENTS FROM THPtS AREA y|f TO WIN DEGREES CtANE CAPPHLL "" . . . . \u Continued on Page 9, THREE DROWNED IN McHENRY COUNTY OVER PAST WEEKEND June commencement days have started at the University of Illinois. Today, June 18, 400 graduates of the health sciences professional units in Chicago get diplomas in enercises at Navy Pier. Sunday, June SI, 2,800 degrees will be presented to Urbana- Champaign graduates in exercises scheduled for 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon in Memorial Stadium. Among local candidates for this ceremony are Albert W. Albrecht, Rt. 1, RS degree; John R. Dvorak, AB degree; Ferol Martin, Rt. 4, 66 degree; and Robert H. ScholX, Shalimar, BS degree. Clarence Feiereisel, a resident of McCullam Lake until a few monthf ago and now of Grayslake, raseives Ids PS ' "#rof. Allan Ifevtns of Columbia Uniwwsity, _ WrtiUer. j : winning HefMpM, historian, editor and University of Illinois alumnus, will s|MMffc At the Memorial Stadium oifeincMiies, discussing "The StAte of Illinois." Pres. George Stoddard will confer degrees. Saturdny, June 20, 'graduates and thsir familiss are Invited to a reception dedicating the Lincoln room in the University library. Honored will be Dr. and Mrs. Harlan H. Horner of Albany, N. Y., Illinois alumni who gave their valuable Lincobt^aiiir lection to the University. WM. J. HAMJLTSR.. "*' DIED UNEXPECTEDLY m SLEEP JUNE 17 JUUA FOLE* VICTOR BA88I EUGENE UNTI "Kick-oH" Braakidst Launches Annucd Ccanpcdgpi,Of Scouts ? Employ Guards ^ Ai River Baeclv^. Local authorities, in co-operation with the citizens' committee, have issued information this week as to the operation of the new beach on Fox River. Life guards have been hired for the protection of swimmers and these guards have been given full authority as to proper cpnduct of those using the facilities at the beach. In the interest of safeguarding lives, all persons must obey the rules or be denied the privilege of using the beach. A special fund wag accumulated last summer and will be used to hire life guards until the fund is depleted. Miss Phyllis Bleck will be on duty during the week from 10 William J. Hamil, 60, died un- a. m. to noon and from 1 p. m. expectedly In his sleep at his j to 6 p. m. home at 100 Pearl street, Mc-| LaVerne Emricson will be the Henry, about 7 o'clock Wednes- guard on Saturdays and Sundays dsy morning, June 17. He had from noon to 6 p. m. not been in the best of health STATE OFFICIALS 1 GRANTED DELAY IN SCHOOL CONTROVERSY Two state officials, the state superintendent of public instruction and the auditor of public accounts, were granted an extension of sixty days to prepare an answer in the JohnSburg school case by Judge William M. Carroll last Friday. The delay was asked by Herbert Krens of Gary, assistant attorney general. The two state officers were among several defendants in the suit filed by Mrs. Dorothy Larson alleging that the school is controlled by the Catholic Church. An answer was filed by the Sisters two weeks ago. Since that time State's Attorney. Don A. Wicks has asked the court to dismiss the complaints against the county superintendent of schools, the board of supervisors and the county. It is possible that a hearing on the motion to dismiss proceedings, filed by Atty. Wicks, may be heard before the case goes to trial following the sixty-day extension granted the state officials. Later Monday, Mrs. Larson's attorney asked Judge Carroll for a change of venue on the grounds that she would not be granted an impartial trial. Action on this request will be taken Friday* » (Bulletin -- With twentykight of the thirty-eight residential teams and three of the busiAepa district .teams £$- •portiAg', the total a*mount of money turned in to date In the Boy Scout Fund drive is $1,018.21.) Forty-three persons were present at the "kick-off breakfast in the Legion Home Tuesday morning which preceded the annual Boy ScouC finance drive. The delicious repast was served by members of the Legion auxiliary. Chairman Don Johnson presided at the meeting wjjich followed the breakfast and gave detailed in- Once more McHenry police structions to workers on their have proved the great variety off POLICE ISSUE REPORT OF MAY ARRESTS RStON CUTTM6 CBEMONY W1L' IMVBL IfV AIP SUPER M/UKEF ON HM SfMET THURSDAY, NK S s»'.^ « - Twenty-Five In Queen Contest - With one new entry in the Marine Day queen contest and one having withdrawn, the list of candidates now stands at twenty- five. The new aspirant for the crown is Norma Kay Tice, who will be a senior in the local high school next fall.. Withdrawing her name was Lona Nowak, one of the first entries, who now finds that a .full summer schedule will conflict with her taking part in competition in July. Many of the girls were present in the high school auditorium last Tuesday evening to hear Jane Gregory, representative of custom relations for the Toni company, talk on hair styles and their importance in framing the face. She suggested becoming styles for each girl and then distributed Toni products to the candidates. Each girl will also re' ceive a permanent kit as a prise. One of the newest prises announced for the queen is the V '."1 Hcsidents of McgtjUry and sorrowing areas m * r*v« a preview of the Marine Day queen contest next Thursday .morning, June 29, when the young ladles who have entered the beauty event will gather at the new A&P super market, 303 W. Elm, to participate in a mammouth ribbon-cutting ceremony that will formally open Mc- Henry's newest and very modern food sriferk. All of Jhe beauteous belles who are entmf in the Marine Queen contest have been invited by the A4P to officiate at the opening at 9 o'clock Thursday morning. Their duties will be to cut the hug* ritiMSP that will be placed around On front of the store prior to the official unveiling of "one of the most modern stores" the W-year-oig-fbod distributing firm in the middwwest Other united quests fMfeude Mayor George P. Freund and civic and business officials In the McHenry area. An Invita&ea has been issued to the general to preview the queen and inspect the "store of tomorrow" Ijtoil feature such modern conveniences as meats, large mud» and paved p*ffcing The openinr af marks the reftusi A4P after year. In February, 1961. the..., pany lost its knee •* ita oWvf location on (Sree? •*••••* Free A gala thru we sit has been planned 4a opening. For . «mm»plo. the offleial jtpenlng m day morning , 1,000 otflM* be given the flaH that visit tfc». super^fiml,; equal numbef of t*to chips li Stidfty. and B«y, there will be • i) Photo by Worwick NOMA KAY HOE ; of late but was able to continue his work each day at the McHenry Floral company. It was when Mrs. Hamil at- Water tra^ge dies claimed th,e fto®r mwPtoe*rk l?ju sVt ?b.e™for e h7f a.hmua. tot*hna*t Uves of three more young people notlce J d he wu llL He died this past weekend in McHenry ahortly afterward county, bringing the total for 1953 to seven. Two Of the seven occurred ih waters near McHenry but fortunately ttijfc most' recent drownings were local. Dwayne Scbwartz, 16, ot Chicago, lost his life in Silvgr Lake, near Cary, about 10:30 Sunday morning while swimming with a friend. He suddenly disappeared about fifty feet from shore. Although the'friend went to his aid, immediately, the young man had gone below the surface before he could be reached. The Cary fire department was called and found Schwartz at 12:30 o'clock in about 15 feet of water. A 21-year-old college student. Dale Wotoschall of Rochester, Minn., lost hip life just twentyfour hours previous to the Schwartz drowning at east end beach at Crystal Lake. While his friend, Barbara Vai hn, 18, of Chicago, hurried away for help, Wobschall disappeared from view after having swam beyond the safety line. He drowned in almat 10 feet of water. Ifiazel Engelhert, 2 years old, of Cary, drowned Friday when she fell into Spring creek while playing with other children near he home. Ordinarily a shallow stream, the creek h&d become a swiftly moving body of water as the result of heavy rains in recent weeks. The youngster and two friends were playing near the creek when Hszel ventured too cloee and fell into the creek. ' The body was found about 4 o'clock in the af- Survlvors incltide the widow, Clara; and fivs children, Peter of Volo, Gerald of Libertyville, William, Jr., of Wonder Lake, Dorig Schiller at home and Bernard of West McHenry. Mr. Hamil was born April 18, 1888, at Iron ton, Wis., but had lived in this area for twentyfour years. He retired from farming two years ago and had resided on Pesrl street for about a year. " The body rests at the Peter M. Justen funeral home until 10 o'clock Saturday morning, when services will be conducted from St. Mary's church, with burial in the church cemetery. COUNTY BSOOHDS - SEVENTEENTH DEATH ON HIGHWAY IN '53 Hie seventeenth traffic death of the year took place just before midnight Friday, June 12. Wilfred HAROLD FOX 56. TO BE BURIED IN CHICAGO JUNE 20 Harold G. Fox, 56, of Weiiff-- gart's subdivision, north of Johns burg, died early Tuesday morning, June 16, following a long period of failing health. Mr. Fox, a native of Chicago, had resided in this area for eleven years and during the past eight years was associated with the McHenry county sheriffs office. Survivors include the widow, Marie; one daughter, Leona Holmgren, of Chicago; and one brother, Frank Horace Fox, of Chicago. The body rested at the Peter M. Justen funeral home until 8 o'clock Thursday morning, when it wag removed to a chapel at 2114 W. Irving Park road, where it will remain until Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock. At 2 p. m., services will be held from lodge hall, Humboldt Park Commandery No. 79, Knights Templar, 2410 Kedzie blvd., Chicago, followed by interment in Montrose cemetery. ' ' : _ . .? •: -fal RegUlar For •33. Cr5rtMJ Safety Program June 22 Lake, died of injuries received when his1 car went out of control on Rt. 17S at the junction of the Barreville blacktop ro«d. The car hit a tree. It is reported that five deaths have occurred at this point, known as "death curve,** in the past few years. Bouchart was a World War n veteran and nt the time of his fatal accident Wa« employed at the Oaks in Cf^Wtal Lake. The deceased WM a mi ember of ternnon after having been carried.St. Thomas Catholic church, down strewn gmost a half mile. I where services were kd& Registration for the Red Cross water safety program will be accepted Monday, June 22, from 9 to 11 a.m. They will be at the beach if weather permits; otherwise at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Barbian, across from the beach, at 301 Riverside Drive. Anyone who is unable to register at that time is asked to mail a card to Mrs. Barbian, branch chairman of the American Red Cross. No telephone registrations will be .accepted. duties. The campaign continued throughout the day and into the evening. Guest speaker was Lyle Hessel of Rockford, assistant council Scout executive, who spoke on the value of Scouting as it concerns the community in general. He cited the Scouting program as a community investment in its future citizens. Gene Ullrich, first class Scout, was present, representing Troop 162, to welcome workers in behalf of all Scouts, Cubs and Explorers. Fred Fenske, manager of the campaign's salesmen, outlined the method of carrying out the drive in the various territories, carefully giving boundary lines. Jerry Frehse, Kishwaukee executive, was also present at the breakfast and instructed those in attendance on filling out their cards when making house to house calls. He also answered all questions concerning the council's finances. Guest Pastors Among .guests of honor were pastors ,pf the four McHenry churches, Rt. Rev. Msgr. C. S. Nix and Fr. John Reuland of St. Mary's; Rev. Fr. John McGowan of St. Patrick's; Rev. C. A. Lobitz of the Zlon Lutheran church and Rev. J. Elliott Corbett of the Community Methodist church. The latter gave the invocation. About 160 McHenry Scouts, Cubs and Explorers between 8 and 18 years of age, will benefit directly from the 1953 campaign. Any person who may still wish to contribute and was not called upon by a worker Tuesday may give their coistribution to LAVern Harrison at the McHenry State bank: • It is hoped that after other teams snd organizations have been' heard from,' the total amount received from the , drive will exceed $1,700. Ekrive, Chairman Donald. Johnson is very gratified by the many generous contributions made by friends of Scouting. ATTEND GIRLS' STATTB Adele Schmitt and Darlene Andreas left on Tuesday of this week to attend Illini Girls' State at MacMurray college, Jacksonville!^ III. They will regain in their duties as they issue their report for the month of May. During that four-week period, fifteen motorists were fined for speeding and sixteen for stop sign violations. Five were apprehended for possessing no driver's license, the same number for lack of a state license and two were arrested for having noisy mufflers on their cars: Other driving violations includ. ed illegal parking, 2; making U turn, 1; not possessing vehicle tag, 2; passing at an intersection, 1; disorderly conduct with car, 3; driving in wrong lane, 1. In addition to driving violations, a number of other problems came to the attention of officers also. One arrest was made on a drunk and disorderly charge, three for disorderly conduct, two for disturbing the peace and one for obtaining liquor for a minor. Seven accidents were reported for the month and police actei as escorts for six funeral processions. free 26-week modeling course at the Sabie School of Modeling and Charm, Inc., at 203 N. Wabash avenue, Chicago. The fortunate girl will also be aided by the agency in securing employment as a model if she so desires. A professional model representing the agency will be sent to McHenry to personally present the award. Guest speaker at next Tuesday's class for the queen candidates will be Trudy Dyer, well known columnist for the Chicago American. Miss Dyer, in her present columns, is giving advice on- diets designed to bring any lady, queen candidate or not, to proportions which her friends might well envy. M.T.RJL TO HOLD ^ DANCE ON TENNIS - COURTS FRIDAY A semi-formal dance sponsored by the M.T.R.A. will be held on the local tennis courts Frtday evening, June 19, from 9" to midnight All members-will be admitted free. Non-members may attend Iqr purchasing a membership card or by buying admission tickets at the gate. George Freund's band will provide music for the danoe. In case of inclement weather, the dance will be held in the school. . , John Overmeier Suicide Victim At Hickory Grange Last Tuesday Family and friends were saddened on Tuesday afternoon, June 16, with the death of John Overmeier, 74, who took his own life about 4 o'clock at the home of a daughter, Mrs. J. W. Lonze, at Hickory Grange, southeast of McHenry. Mr. Overmeier who had been in failing health for some time, a few weeks ago had attempted to take his life. Confined to a rest home in recent weeks, he was visiting at the Lonze home, where his wife also resides, on Tuesday. It was reported that Mrs. Lonze and her son were in the basement of the home when Mrs. Overmeier called that her husband had a gun in his hand. As they started up the stairs they heard a shot and found Mr. Overmeier on the floor of the bathroom, gun in his hand. Coroner Harry Ehorn conducted an inquest later at the Peter M. Justen funeral home, at which time the jury returned a verdict from a 38 special on June 16, 1953." Mr. Overmeier was born April 4, 1879, at Liberty Center, Ohio. The body is being returned to that city on Thursday for final rites. Henry Pomranfag Died Ai Wayne Ciiy He Friends were sorry to learn this past week of the death of Henry Pomrening at his home near Wayne City, 111., at the age of 74 years. He was born Nov. 1, 1878, In McHenry county, a son of Carl and Emily Pomrening, and lived most of his lifetime in McHenry until moving to Wayne City about a year ago Survivors include three brothers, Charles of Wayne City, William of McHenry and Frank of Denver, Colo.; and three slaters. Thursday. Miss Matilda Pomrening " of Wayne City, Mrs. Fred Fero of _ of death due to "wounds as the I IndianapoUa, Ind., ICS*. i result of self inflicted pistol shot 1 Duval! ot Klmhurst, SL ing the next ttire* The highlight of Oft tion will be a cantis^* that offers valuable the winners. Anyone mUdgafptep. the competition by entry blank at the stflif^^ purchase is required. Ike will be rated by contest judges. Among the are an electric food mixer» jiiec trie juicer, s clock radfe|||ip*n master, a pressure french fryer and an elef||g|i <||flkr Residents of this area the contest as often as Novel Meat One of the novel at the 7,696-square-foot of edibles" will be th« cent self-service meat -- which completely all the waiting endured at the old type counters. Meats a-la-self-service means, the varieties and cuts of meap are packaged, labeled, weighed and priced before being di *d in tfce «pen refrigerated As a result, all a to do is«flck up her travels through the store, and cheek It out at the oheelmftt stand along with her other groceries. "Now 3pbfc Can shop for your meats", an man said, "as you can for a toaf of bread or a quart of milk. Itoe delay and bottlenecks of shopping are completely ehminetert when self-service meets are introduced." He also pointed out that the famed AJtP "super right" meats will be available at the *ew ICe Henry store. They are meata ef prime and choice grades from the nation's best by experienced AAP buye«|. A large produce depatufcagt will carry a complete tine of fresh fruits and vsgetsliles whfc* are delivered daily to "garden-frefli" peak of tion. Other departments will be voted to bakery, coffee, dried fruits and nuts, beauty aids, candy and foods. The AAP brand are shipped direct to the U. 8. roasting plants from tts company's offices in ica. Immediately after the coffee is trucked torstores ta Older to mers of maximum fTeslNMMt In their *hawtting pickup". Vam «f the products in the dairy ment will be psinhsss* ftup dairy farmers in the vMntty-stf McHenry and other parts of nfc> nois and Winasweln, The also wfil be k« daily tllA' - < . J** *"L.« 1.£ 1.1*1^.JL' aVIT ~*Z'* A? 'At;* *

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