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Musin* m ^ Kieanderin' Hallowe'en passed by in an uneventful fashion this year, although the "trick or treat" SankBters were out in greater mber than ever before,^ " ^-I^sSaai turday provided so many hours for thfc little ones to make house to house calls rne would ftave though night "lime would have found them worn out. But no! Throughout the early eventing the little ones (and others not so small) made every hour of the big night count as their kniickles became reddened and •ore in their attempts to attract householders. 4,'; Costumes were unusually utttqne and the amazed expressions on the faces of most folks who answered their door were Jproofr of the witchery which was " abroad that night. Former Editor and Mrs. A. H. Mosher thought no one would *• member, but such important days as wedding anniversaries have a way of catching up with folks and those who seem most fond of the celebrants always manage to learn of them. The Moshers have been retired from active newspaper life for the past four years Hut stop now and then to keep in touch with the "goings-on." After serving the reading public of the community since the mid-'twenties, it's sure that folks will long remember the contribution the Moshers have made to the progress of the community. Only those who are closely associated with preparations for large undertakings can appreciate the necessity for such early planning for the gigantic county music festival which will not be held until next February. A meeting of county director? was held in Crystal Lake last Sunday afternoon, at which time It Wfs revealed that tMs yWs •vent will again attract close to IpjOOO young people who will play «|id sing under direction of noted guest conductors, ,... - News comes from Pompano Beach, Fla., telling of the wonderful good fortune which followed former residents on H^Llowe'fn. Mr. and Mrs. Tefc Lively, until recently residents of this community, attended a costume party at the Jolly Roger hotel, he as a pirate and his wife with all his treasure on her back. Their prise ? a free weekend in Nass »u at the Hotel Royal Victoria. The football players were not U|e only young people featured 11 last Friday night's football on the local field. The high school band, looking . Wry snappy in their bright uniforms and led by Director Paul .Yanda and Drum Major Betty Wright, marched across the field between halves and performed some fancy maneuvers which delighted the large crowd. As the field became darkened, only the lights on the caps of the players were in evidence as they formed a number of interesting outlines while the band Splayed several old time elections. Legionnaires are planning for Armistice Day party on Wedsday, Nov. 11, starting with a oocktail party from 4 to 5 p.m. ftr members and their families. A pot-luck supper will be served at 7 in the evening, followed by dancing. ? Time wad ' wlMM merchants didn't begin to put their holiday items out for sale until the first part of Decembef. Then came the day when the more enthusiastic business people decided that 'the day after Thanksgiving was not too soon to display their wares. Maybe you hadn't noticed, but tikis year the bright Christmas ignaments literally pushed the Hallowe'en masks and pumpkins fjrom store shelve*. Possibly the idea has merit after all if it saves the frayed nerves and sore feet of last minute shopping. There are just forty-two more popping days untfl Christmas. - Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lawrence of Chicago spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Mqllie ~]|$ivens. *"J •»" V , ' J Community Mourns Deaths Several Well Known Residents HOME FROM KOREA Miss Rosella Blake, 42, daugh-!n>w«np ter of Mr. and Mrs. John Blake , of north Green street, died unexpectedly in her home Mast Monday morning, Nov. ^/Although in poor health tor many years, she had been about as usual and even on the morning of her death had visited with members of the family. She was found dead in her bedroom about 10:30 o'clock. Besides her parents, Miss Blake is survived by three brc thers, George P., Albert S. and Arnold M., all of McHenry, and two sisters. Mrs. Eva Nye of McHenry and Mrs. Reglna Reinert of Elgin. The body rested at the George Justen and Son funeral*. hntae until Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock, when last rites were conducted from St. Mary's church, followed by interment in the church cemetery. Alvin "Peg" Behmqr Fi lends were sorry tov l«arn of the death of Alvin "Peg" Behning, 68, at Maywood last Saturday, Oct. 31. A resident of the community southeast of McHenry, he was active in the sport of harness racing.' Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Harry Hlronimus and Mrs. Eleanor Snyder, and two sons, Chester fthd John. Services were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the Strang funeral home in Grayslake, with burial in Avon cemetery. Mrs. Bert Mayiuunff Mrs. Bert Maynard, 68, for more than thirty-five years a resident of the McHyiry community, died on Oct. 28 at her home in Emerald Park. She had been in poor health for several years but had not been seriously ill until shortly before her death. The former Marie Demien, she was born in Duhdee Sept. 2, 1884. Surviving besides the husband are four dbns, Edwin at home, Vernon of Crystal Lake, William and Alvin of Woodstock; three JUNIOR CLASS PLAY TO BE GIVEN NOV. 21 A cast was selected and rehearsals begun last week on the' annual junior class play, which will be presented in the high school auditorium on Saturday evening, Nov. 21. Miss Margaret Kreul will direct the play for the second year. The cast, as announced during the week, includes Bill Weber, Gus Unti, Charles Wiedemann, Melvin Freund, Jack Pearson, Pat Long, Lois Claybaugh, Jud> .Freund, MArtha Boldt, Walter Frett,_ Gail Brefeld, Larry Larsen, Terry Reid, Tom Thiel and Bob Bitterman. Assisting Miss Kreul in the direction of the play will be Jackie Moss, Shirley Berthoux and Barbara Cable. Peg 'Whiting and Karen Olsen are in charge of costumes, Margie Freund and Barbara Eggert, publicity; Dorothy Kopp and Carol Gnadt, makeup; Mary Ann Ford, tickets; and Rita Barbian, stage properties. Sell $210,000 Bonds At Edgebrook i , A total of $210,000 wttrffi of bonds to pay for a new addition to Edgebrook school will be sold on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the school. They will be sold conditional to their approval at a bond election which will be held on Dec. 12. The new addition will consist of ten classrooms or eight classrooms and an auditorium, the exact plans to be determined later. Two rooms will be used for kindergarten groups, a plan which will enable the younger tots to be taken out of the junior high building. The new addition will double the capacity of Edgebrook school, the enrollment of which has the JAMES F. SALES Cpl.. James F. Sales, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Sales of Mc- Cullom Lake, called On Monday from Treasure Island, Calif., to inform his parents that he had J patrjcj^ HAUOWETN PROGRAM PROVED MOST SUCCESSFUL Many Civic-Minded Folks Cooperated In Three Parties The combined efforts of the McHenry school systems, the Community P.T.A., St. Mary's P.T.A., St. Patrick's Mother's club, the Just For Fun Roller Rink and the Chamber of Commerce made Hallowe'en a memorable one for the children of this area. At the high school auditorium, 300 children from the sixth grade and younger enjoyed one and one-half hours of cartoon^ and movies. The following ladies of the Community P.T.A., Mrs. H. Stinespring, Mrs. Peter Fischer, Mrs. Robert Beckenbaugh and Mrs. Elmer Antonsen; from St. ~ Mother's club, Mrs. just returned from duty in Ko- j KoJV^Mrs.^AMn Milrea. He arrived home Wednesday morning, flying from the coast and landing at Midway airport, where he was met by his joyful parents. At this time Jim isn't sure just where he will be stationed but says it is wonderful to be back home again, which Is all that matters at pre@ht. .. , _ . , grown so tremendously in daughters, Mrs. Viola Justen of. t few 8 Woodstock, Mrs. Hazel Pragman [ FJBJ. Investigator SpMki To Men's Club of Emerald Park and Mrs. Ruth' Voeltz of McHenry; sixteen grandchildren; a brother, Clarence Demien of Elgin, and three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Gromer and Miss Bertha Demien of Dundee and Mrs. Elsa Rogman of Algonquin. Two daughters, Lucille and Ethel, preceded her in death. The body rested at the George Justen and Son funeral home, where last rites were conducted Saturday afternoon, with Rev. J. Elliott Cort)ett of the Community Methodist church officiating. Burial was in McMillan cemetery, near Tirra Cotta. Mrs. Leo Scheid Family and friends were shocked Saturday morning, Oct. 31, to learn of the unexpected death of Mrs. Leo Scheid at her home in Wauconda. She formerly resided with her family on the George Scheid farm at Griswold Lake for many yean. Mrs. Scheid, the former Mildred Witt, was 43 years old at the time of her passing. Surviving are the widower; four children, Warren, Mrs. Valerie Martin, George, serving with the Army, and Harold; also her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Witt of Burton's Bridge, three brothers and four sisters. The body rested at the Kisselburg funeral home in Wauconda until 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, when services were conducted from Transfiguration church in Wauconda, followed by interment in St. Mary's cemetery, McHenry. BURGLARS ENTERED SPORT STORE; ONLY SMALL ITEMS TAKEN One or more persons gained entrance to Mark's Sporting and Marine store on Green street early Hallowe'en night but obtained only a few small items. A lock on the rear door was removed to get into the building. Gifford Markeson, owner, went in the front door about 8:15 o'clock and worked for a time in the front of the store. When he went .to the rear of the building he found the door open and realized that the place had been enered by burglars. It is believed they were still in the store when Mr. Markeson entered but they became frightened by his presence and left. Entrance was made sometime between 7 and 8:15 p.m. COUNTY RECEIPTS McHenry county receives $10,- 226 as its share of motor fuel taxes paid into the state treasury during September, according to an announcement made by Morton H. HollingwoftH, state finance director. ~ O. Arthur Gran, a special *- gent of - the Federal Bureau of Investigation, will address the Methodist Men's Fellowship at the church on Thursday evening, Nov. 12, at 8 p.m. His topic will be "The Work of the F.B.I.," giving particular attention to the role of the agency in making loyalty investigations. k All men are welcome to attend and bring their y haqr this fine speaker, WED 63 TEARS Mr. and Mrs. William Oeffling of Johnsburg are celebrating their sixty-third wedding anniversary on Friday, Nov. 6, making them one of the longest married pairs in this community. The Oefflings plan to spend Saturday with their five children and many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. , • The childreii Mrs. Anna Guyser of Chicago, Mrs. Catherine Guzzardo of McHenry, Alfred, George and Peter. V. F. W. AUXILIARY INVITES PUBLIC TO BAZAAR AND DINNER Not only members, but many friends of the V.F.W. auxiliary to the local post, NQ.. 4600, are looking forward with enthusiasm to the fried chicken dinner and bazaar which will be held Sunday, Nov. 8, from 5 to 7:30 o'clock at the V.F.W.* clubhouse on Rt. 120. Members of the auxiliary have been working diligently to make this event ap interesting one. Efforts are being put forth to prepare an excellent meal and also to provide fancy goods and home baked items for another attraction. Several beautiful prizes will also be distributed during the course of the evening. Tickets may be purchased from members ^ln advaijCft pf .Sunday and will also be sold at the door. Surely those who attend will find that they have spent a most enjoyable evening, as well as having an opportunity for an early start on their holiday shopping. ANNUAL COtTNTV ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT TO BE HELD NOV. 14 The 4-H Federation met recently to plan for the annual county 4-H achievement night. The group decided to have the event at the new Algonquin school on Route 62, west of Algonquin, Nov. 14, at 8 p.m. The program is under direction of Mary Hogan, Ringwood, Jim McKee, Marengo, and Dave Smith, Ringwood. Achievement night ie the night 4-H'ers receive their awards for the past year's work. All 4-H'ers in McHenry county are invited to attend with their parents and leaders. „ ler; fiom St. Mary's P.T.A., Mrs. Jack Buckie, Mrs. Bud Liptrot, Mrs. Ralph Smith, Mrs. Jack Phelan, Mrs. Gail Shannon and Mrs. Charles Vycital, passed out candy bars and saw to it that everyone had .a good time. Jack Tock of junior high, with his two student helpers, Kenneth Lorch and George Peterson, operated the movie machines. Mrs. Pat Ullrich, representing Edgebrook school, assisted the ladies. All are grateful to C. H. Duker, superintendent of schools, for his support and cooperation. Square Dance At Edgebrook school, ah Wit 120 seventh and eighth graders and freshmen enjoyed a costume square dance party. Eight prizes were given for costuming and twelve prizes for the treasure hunt. Doughnuts, cider and candy bars were served from an attractively decorated Hallowe'en table. The judges for the costume prizes were Paul Raasch of junior high, Mrs. Pat Ullrich of Edgebrook and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Walsh representing St. Mary's P.T.A. In addition to the judges, chaperones for the even ing were Mr. and Mrs. Joe May, representing St. Patrick's Mottn? r's club, /and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Kiehl, Mr. and Mrs. James Watkins and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Barger, representing the Community P.T.A. Ernest Useman conducted the party in his usual, very capable manner. Mrs. - Cepulus of the local roller rink reports about 160 'teenagers enjoyed a costume roller skating party. Prizes were given for costuming. Twenty-six McHedk-y , merchants donated prizes for the various parties. The Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank all those who gave so generously of their time, assisting on this successful Hallowe'en program. DISAPPEARANCE OF MRS. LLOYD BANKS REMAINS MYSTERY The disappearance of Mrs. Armella Banks and her 8-year-old son from their trailer home near the Fox River, south of McHenry, remains as great a mystery today' as it was when the search for them started the last of the week. Lloyd Banks returned" home from work one evening and found his 13-month-old baby in an Improvised bathtub. His wife and young son were missing. A note was reported to have blfen left, stating that his supper was in the oven and that she had taken the car to have it repaired. Banks said his wife had picked up the car at his place of employment that day without telling him. When he came from work and did not find it he reported it stolen before returning -home and finding the note. Clothing belonging to Mrs. Banks was also reported missing from the trailer. „ » " EXPECT CAPACITY CROWD TO ATTEND ANNUAL BANQUET NONOlMG HKH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SQUAD NOV. 12 News About Our Servicemen SERIOUS ACCIDENT Russell Gilliford was reported to have been seriously injured last week when his car went out of control on Rt. 12, south of Fox Lake, at the intersection with Big Hollow Road. He was taken to, St. „Therese hospital, Waukegan, for treatment. Extensive damage was reported to his car. Gerald Brown, wno nas been serving in Key West, Fla., has been home on a twenty-day leave with his parents, the Matt J. Browns, of Broad street. He stopped at the Plaindealer office on Thursday to say "thanks" for the paper and also to tell of an interesting incident which occurred recently in Key West. Having read the Plaindealer one day, he left it on a table in the recreation room and it was picked up some time later by Russell Olson of Wonder Lake, who did not know to whom it belonged. A few weeks latei Russell noticed Gerald sitting on the deck of their ship reading a Plaindealer. Realizing that he must be from the McHenry vicinity, he introduced himself and the two young men learned for the first time that their home town paper was only one of many things they had in oommon. Gerald is now going on a i "shakedown cruise" to Cuba and the Virgin Islands which will take about six weeks. Paul Tonyan was discharged from service two weeks ago at Camp Carson, Colo. While in that state he visited Mr. and Mrs. William Bell at Denver, Mrs. Bell being his cousin, the former Esther Tonyan. Paul served with the Army for twenty-three months, the last seventeen in Alaska. He is now at home with his "parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Tonyan. On Wednesday a note was received. from Pfc. Jim Kennebeck. written "to thank you for the 'paper. I will look forward to it even more in Germany, my future home for awhile at least. My thanks to all of you on the staff.** ARMISTICE DAY Next. Wednesday, Nov. 11 is Armistice Day and Mayor George P. Freund has issued" a proclamation in observance of the day. No special4 public program is being planned. . McHenry Business Men of Another Day Much Damage Caused By Fires Two costly fires were fought successfully the last of the week by McHenry volunteers. Although considerable damage was recorded in both instances, further loss was prevented by the quick action of the firemen. While Mrs. James Daly of Johnsburg was Visiting' a neighbor about 9:30 o'clock last Friday morning, flames spread within the walls and ceilings of her home and resulted in almost a complete loss of the interior of the residence. ------ Although it was not determined in just what manner the fire started, it is believed it might have originated in a broom closet just at the top of the basement stairs for it was at that point that the flames seemed the most intense. The fire spread into the walls and ceiling and by the time it was detected and firemen could be summoned, , the flames had gained such headway that the interior of the home was almost entirely gutted. The Dalys formerly operated the Johnsburg Bowling Bar. At 7 o'clock Thursday evening, volunteers were called to the McHenry Laundry, where a mechanical defect in a clothes dryer is believed to have started a fire. A window frame and a section of the wall were damaged to the extent of an estimated $200 damage. Two fires occupied the attention of firemen on Monday. The first, which occurred about 4 p.m., was of undetermined origin and started on the property of the Some Day farm, south of McHenry. Because flames started near the railroad tracks, it was believed they might have been caused by a spark from a passing train which ignited the dry grass. ... The flames were stopped hefore they spread to a corn field. Shortly before 6 o'clock that evening, local firemen rushed the tank truck to the former John Passfield farm- on Fisher road, sou !.hwest of Volo, where the Round Lake and Wauconda departments were already fighting the fire. In spite of all elfoi ts, the entire barn was destroyed. y Ori~Tuesday, there was a grass fire at Woodlawn Park but no damage was reported. Final preparations are in the making by members of the McHenry Township Kiwanis club for the annual football banquet - Which will be held in the high school cafeteria on Thursday evening, Nov. 12. A delicious • chicken dinner will be served by , the ladies in charge of the cafe- . teria, assisted by high school * girls as waitresses. This yeaar's program promisee to be ottftof the most outstand- CHUCK ACRE* COUNTY DISMISSED . FROM CHARGES IN SCHOOL CONTROVERSY In circuit court last Thursday, Judge Bernard Decker dismissed charges against the McHenry county board of supervisors and the county in the Johnsburg school case. However, he declined to drop from the list of defendants three Johnsburg school directors, Vernon L. Nickell, Illinois superintendent of public instruction. and State Auditor Orville Hodges. He gave Nickell and Hodges twenty days to reply to an amended complaint filed by the attorney for Mrs. Dorothy Larson, who charges that the manner in which the Johnsburg school was operated was not in accordance with the legal guarantee of separation of church and state. The nuns who taught in the school were dismissed from the suit in September after their resignation. ing presented to date. A number of guest speaker^ t are listed, foremost, among them being Bill ^ Fischer, lineman of the Chicago ' Cardinals and a former all-star p; Notre Dame player. |^ Serving as master of cere» fg monies will be another celebrity, fe Chuck Acree, of radio and tele- f^ vision fame. His keen sense of v;' humor is known to thousands and no doubt his lively repartee will keep . his audience amused , throughout the evening. Rev. Carl A. Lobitz, pastor of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran , church, will give the invocation. Also speaking will be John Gil- ?J lis of Wonder Lake, who, as a ; < personal friend of Chuck Acree, will introduce him to the audi* ence. ^ The honor of bestowing the beautiful- trophy to the outstanding player of the year goes to | the Kiwanis president, James Althoff. The name of the young man to receive the trophy will not be made known until the night of the banquet although ;V his teammates will make the "s selection by secret ballot after the last game this weekend. Musical entertainment win be ^ furnished by the high school ^ f boys' octet, accompanied by Joan Weber. They will pay tribute to jfl a number of college teams in a medley of football times. To be honored at :his event will be the following men*- , hers of ' this year's Warrior % squad: Chuck Majercik, Art Barbier, Gene Hughes, Robert McGovern, Bob Bittermann, Don % Dixon. Dick Bates, BUI Huemann, Loren Freund, Howard ?|| Useman, "Chick" Sales, Francis : ^ Oeffling, Greg Nowak, Melvin •'< Freund, Harry Schmitt, Jack #1 Pearson, John Sternickle, Dick || Olson, Richard Stilling, Lgmn : 4 Cheney, Arnold Thelen. Ronald Ford, Bob Comstock, Tom Oef- | fling. A1 Trendler. Dicfe Atapak j and Robert Schmeltzer. ^ 4 CORN SHOCKS AND SHELLER DAMAGED IN VANDALISM ACT Share Honors Sharing honors with tlfe t« will be the six varsity cheerleaders who helped keep spirits ..a high througout the season. They ^ are Marlene and Carol Arvid- 5 son. captains, Donna Dowe, ^ Carol Engh, Judy Freund and % Lois Claybaugh. f : Their work completed. Coaches Leonard McCracken and his assistants, Charles Cud a, Elliott Wheeland and Clifton Fulton, are expected to be among those who will find most enjoyment in the dinner arranged to recOfpr nize their efforts throughout * long and strenuous season. As the result of a seri A crowd of more than Pra"k_.°f Hal^e'en ni»ht, two j ^ ^peeled to attend. Among them will be forty mem- This photo, given to the Plaindealer by a reader, shows the McHenry Business Men's club of another day in one of their more rate moments of relaxation. Among th#bi are a number who are still alive and members of our own community--at least several of whom are even today instrumental in assisting with plans for future progress. * Following are the names as given by the donor of the picture. Can you recognize any of them? And is there anyone who knows the names of those, with a question mark? The Plaindealer would be happy to receive the names of those whose identity has not been determined. * " *" Front row, left to right: Charles Unti, Alfred Pouse, Warren Howell, John Buch, Will Smith, Rj M- Fleming, John Bngeln, Bet# Heimer, Ambrose Schaefer, John Barbian and George Phalin. •;* ' 5* Second row: William Bidder, John Stilling, Nick Petesch, Ray McGee, *'? lEd.ikutton, Joe Rothermel, ? James Perkins, Harry Fay, John Bonslett, ?, Jacob Justen, Lou Ericksen, Earl Moncar, Everett Hunter, Jacob Buss. Third row: ?, Math Thelen, Jos. J. Miller, ?, John Knox, Albert .Hadrian, William Prie?, Leo Stilli**. Dr. A. J., Aiqher, Gerald Carey, 8imon Stoffel, George Stillinr, li iltf Walsh, Math Niesea^ ^ . lay Conway, Ben Stillinf. John Neiss Schneider. * ' : Band members in the last row include John Schaefer, John "Bevo" f¥eund, Roy Kent, Hehi*y Schaefer, Tony 'Freund and H. J. - Schaffer. Others were not indentified. --_ residents of this area tfere arraigned before a Woodstock justice of the peace last weekend. Bond was set at $5,0Q0 for each and the cakes continued until Nov. 9. . Police arrested Joseph Rentin. 21, of Greenwood township and j seated and serving started Richard Rehberg, 19. of McHen- i schedule bers of the newly organised Woodstock Kiwanis club, who will be present with their wives. All those attending are urged to comfr in advance of the 7:30 dinner hour so that they may bs ry, and they were turned over to sheriff's deputies, who investigated the vandalism. Both were charged with arson in the burning of farm products and equipment on the Alvin J. Blumhorst farm, west of McHenry, Saturday night. * < Tickets may be purchased from the general chairman. Chuck Coles, from any Kiwanis member or at the high school. None will be sold at the door. Mr? Florence Schmitt and son, Charles, and her father. Fred Blumhot st was reported to Kamholx of Chit ago. were local have told authorities that corn visitors on Wednesday. Charles shocks were set on fire in his returned last week from Gerfield and the blase damaged his many, where be has been com sheller. Jfcing with the Armed Forces. -