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V 5 r ' - > Volume 80 -- No. 17 McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1954 ICte Pif Copy Musin1 and Meanderin' twenty-five years ago this September, doors of the local public schools opened to a total of 321 pupils. The high school boasted 170 and the grade school 151. Not only times, but populations, change. The 321 figure compares with the following expected enrollments by the first day of school: High, 550; Edgebrook, 330; Johnsburg, 150; kindergarten, 170; Lakemoor," 65; junior hi£h, 250. Our sports editor probably had no idea how interested his friends might be in the story he told us last week about his attendance at one of those department store style shows. It all came to light as the ladies of the newspaper staff were discussing the merits of last week's P.T.A. style revue. S.I.H., not to be outdone, described in detail his own experience at such a showing in one of the big cities recently. KIWANIS UNDERTAKES TO IMPE0¥E POLIO THERAPY SERVICE Of course, his presence was entirely an accident. After all, it's sometimes necessary for a .man to accompany his wife on a shopping expedition and how is he' to know that wherf they clear the room of chairs they are planning some special type of entertainment! But S.I.H. isn't much interested in Dior this season. He kept right on smoking his big cigar and reading his morning paper while the little lady became educated ,,-tothe latest fashions. That's exactly as he told it to us. McHenry Township Kiwanis meeting Monday included a dinner dance, with the ladies as guests. Ken Leibach of Country Club subdivision addressed the group with an informative talk about the county physio-therapy center and the pooled effort of Kiwanis clubs in the, county to improve service for local spastic and polio patients. Mr. Leibach announced that a dinnet to raise funds enough to take the present service center out of the school basement in Woodstock to more cheerful quarters is the current goal of the pooled Kiwanis effort. About forty local people recovering from polio and' spastic cases, both children and adults, are now being served through the local center. The modest service now available is financed through Easter Seal contributions; heat and light is furnished by the school, Mrs. Jorgesen, a trained physiotherapist, is in charge at a modest cost. The dinner, from which proceeds will go to improve the service center, will be held at the Harvard Moose hall on Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Drs. Amandor and Hankinson, who are doing research for the Kiwanis Spastic Foundation of niinpis, will be on j hand to tell of the work they i are doing and will answer quesi tions. The McHenry Township ! Kiwanis, with Ken Leibach as ! local chairman, hope that all McHenry people interested \ in helping them reach the goal will plan ' to attend. Dinner tickets may be purchased from Mr. Leibach. Mrs. Alice Whittaker of Wheaton, who will be better remejribered as the forager ^liss -Alice Rice 6f McHenry, called on Mrs. Zena Bacon last Friday, her first local visit in many years. Mrs. Whittaker brought news of the death a few weeks ago of her father, Professor Rice, who was superintendent in the McHenry public schoois almost a half century ago. Late last month the Fox Lake Lions club presented to members of the U.S. Coast Guard auxiliary serving this area a badly needed resuscitator. The gift may prove of value in our own community since the auxiliary has been helpful in a number of drownings and near drownings this season. Members of this organization help make the entire river and lake area a safer and more pleasant place. They assume all expenses for equipment, uniforms, boats, etc., themselves, receiving from the government only a membership card for which each man pays a small sum per year. ANNOUNCE NEW APPOINTEE FOR FARM COMMITTEE Gordon C. Larson of Ringwood is the newly appointed member .of the McHenry County. Farmers Home administration committee, Robert C. Becker, t£e agency's county supervisor at Woodstock has announced this past week. The other two members of the three-member committee are Albert Q. Ebel and Alvin L. Jensen, both of Marengo. Each member is named for a three-year term, and one appointment expires each year. No member completing a three-year term can succeed himself. Every agricultural county in the country has such a committee to help the Farmers Home administration county supervisor adapt the agency's loan policies to local conditions, including farm credit needs. Hic|h School ROBERT HENDRICKS Physics - Math I JOYCE RUSSO Speech Correction BONTTA WRIGHT English ELWYN LARSEN Science - Math BERWYN YOUTHS APPREHENDED FOR DISTURBING PEACE Six teen-agers from Berwyn were taken to the county jail last weekend after they were reported to have been causing a disturbance 'in a cottage they had rented at Porten's subdivision, several miles southeast of McHenry. One of them, Thomas Sullivan, bora the mark of the j Pachuco gang but he denied any ! association with it. Others apprehended were Donald Sullivan, 18, Lester D. Miller, 15, Louis Krenek, 17, Jerry Killeen, 16, and Fred Fiala, 16. : Thomas Sullivan and Krenek ! were released on bond and the i others remained in the jail. | The cas? comes up for trial i today (Thursday) in Woodstock, j Gala Festival Planned At Lake ELECT DIRECTORS OFFICERS FOR NEW CORPORATION BECK INFANT DIED DAY AFTER BIRTH IN LIB^RTYVILLE James John Henry BecK, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Beck of Island Lake, died at Condell Memorial hospital, Libertyville, on Aug. 29. The baby was born there the day previous. Burial services were at St. Mary's church, McHenry, at 11 o'clock Monday. Prior to that time the baby was at rest at the Peter M. Justen funeral home. . Besides his parents, the baby leaves two sisters and a brother. Mrs. Beck is the former Caroline Schaeftgen. Contiibute today to the Emergency Polio Fund. EIGHT MET DEATH IN TRAGIC ACCIDENTS IN THIS COUNTY OVER WEEKEND; FOUR DIED IN AUTO CRASHES Brenda Richardson Mueller, who married a McHenry serviceman in her native England and only a few. weeks ago came to the United States, has learned the meaning of hospitality in this country. » Friends and neighbors gathered at the Otto Mueller home one recent evening to shower the young couple with gifts and best wishes. Brenda is the bride of the Muellers' son, Walter. Voters in McHenry township fwould do well to draw a big circle around Oct. 5 on their calendars, for that is the last day one may register in the various precincts to vote in the November election. The places of registry, which include nine in tljis township, will open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 P.m. L J6HM< Precinct headquarters in this township include locations in Ringwood, Johnsburg, Wonder Lake, Lakemoor and McHenry. Two rural schools in the area have already summoned pupils back to classes for the fall session. At Terra Cotta, where Mrs. Walter Walsh of McHenry is teacher, classes started Aug. 30, as they did at Burton's Bridge. Mrs. George Pattinson of Woodstock, a niece of Mrs. William Staines, left by plane from Chicago last Friday for London, where she will visit for three weeks with her parents. Eight people met violent deaths in McHenry county in a twoday period last weekend in four separate accidents. It was one of the worst weekends for tragedy recorded here in several years. Just south of Richmond, a Chicago couple and their daughter were killed on Saturday evening when their auto was struck by a North Westerti railway passenger train. Three young sons of the coupfle were badly injured. The dead are Benjamin Webfer, 34, a toolmaker; his wife, Margaret, 32, and their daughter, Ellen, 14. According to reports, Weber was driving on Rt. 12, which parallels the tracks, and turned west into a dead end road leading to a small business plant. Witnesses said that Weber drove upon the crossing without noticing the train approaching from the south and slowing for a scheduled stop at Richmond. The crossing is equipped only with warning signals. The train, which had earlier passed through McHenry, was bound for Williams Bay. It struck the auto broadside and demolished it. Mrs. Weber and Ellen were killed instantly an<j \Veber died a few minutes after arrival in the Woodstock hospital. Also taken to the hospital were Benjamin, Jr., 10, Nicholas," 7, and Noel, 5. It was believed the parents turned into the parking lot so that the children might see an attractive display in the plant window. * Auto Accident At Crystal Lake, an equally tragic accident occurred on Fri- | day morning when a Pure Oil l company car which had just I picked up three men at a Chicago airport crashed into a tree at Fritzel's curve on Rt. 14, in Crystal Lake. The passengers were all killed and the driver seriously injured. The men were on their way to a company meeting when the accident occurred at 3:15 a.m. The dead were William Powell, 41, of Moorseville, Ind., Stanley Sundling, 45, of Indianapolis, Ind., and Thomas D. Jones, 30, of Edwardsville, Ind. The driver of the car was Kenneth Boldt, 30, of Cary, who was taken to the Woodstock hospital. He lost a leg and finger and suffered internal injuries. The quick action of Deputy Sheriff Alvin Querhammer was credited with saving the life of Boldt. He arrived hi time to place a tourniquet on the upper part of Boldt's thigh, preventing more severe bleeding. Powell was chairman of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway technical committee, Sundling was owner of the Laboratory Equipment company of Mooresville and Jones was a research engineer for the Shell Oii company. Boldt is 'an engineer with Pure Oil company. Powell had been appointed chief timer for the Indianapolis Memorial Day race in 1946 and was named chairman of the technical committee three years later. The three research workers were to attend a conference on a new test engine recently developed at Mooresville. Youth KiUed A second auto accident early. Sunday morning claimed the life of Richard Lee Kuhn, 19, who was killed instantly when his car went out of control on a curve on McConnell road, near Woodstock. According to authorities who Almost every resident of Mc- Cullom Lake has been hard at work in preparation for the gala night of festivities which is being planned for Saturday, Sept. 4, beginning at 7:30 o'clock. A preliminary attraction to the program will be a basketball game on the new cement floor at 7 o'clock with the married mtfn's team playing the * boys of the community. A one-hour floor show will follow, featuring a variety of entertainment which includes the appearance of Use Toerne of Mc-, Cullom Lake, a former professional roller skater in Germany who came here after her marriage to a U.S. serviceman. Use will appear in colorful costumes to amaze the watchers, with her skill on skates. Miss McCullom Lake will be selected from among twentyeight contestants between 4 and 8 years of age. They will appear in a parade of convertibles before the evening program. A wrestling match will also be a featuie of the program, as well as numerous other attractions'. In addition to the usual booths and refreshment stands located here and there on the beach, there will be a special fortune telling booth where one may look into the future with Madame Lazonga. The public is invited to attend this unusual type program, proceeds of which will go into a fund established by residents of McCullom Lake for the purpose of promoting recreational facilities on the beach. A baseball diamond, basketball court, swings and slides have already been set up, but the cost of completing the project and its upkeep will requiie funds from time to time. Teaching Staff Holds Workshop (Continued on Page 8} RINGWELL FARM WINS TOP HONORS AT WISCONSIN FAIR In very keen competition at the Wisconsin state fair held' at Milwaukee last week, Ringwell farm of Ringwood carried off top honors. Their junior herd pire, Leieldale Profile, in addition to winning his class, was also judged grand champion. This award was of special significance because the grand champion -bull of the Illinois state fair held at Springfield was also shown in this class. The reserve grand champion female title went' to the Ringwell fai m yearling heifer, Ringwell Augusta Ellen. Other farm entries claimed two first, three seconds and one fourth place. Johnsburg Community Club To Meet Sept. 13 --4- The next monthly meeting of the Johnsburg Community club will be held Monday, Sept. 13. at 8:30 o'clock. It has been postponed One week due to Labor Day falling on the regular meeting night, Sept. 6. The business meeting will start promptly at 8:30, followed by a social hour. The committee in charge includes LeRoy Miller, Tony Molocleb, Chuck Miller, Arnold Michels, Frank May, Dick Marshall, Lee Marshall, Irvin May and Peter McGuire. STORE BURGLARIZED The IGA store in Richmond, operated by Phillip Borre, was burglarized last Friday night. About 108 pair of nylon hosiery and 104 cartons of c'igarets were taken. At an organization meeting last Thursday ijight, the McHenry Boone Creek corporation stockholders met to elect officer? and proceed with legal steps necessary to start the erecticflF08©!' a new building which will .house the new McHenry theatre. ' The stockholders, who have purchased $100,000 worth of stock in the corporation, chose' the following named directors: A. P. Freiind, Maurice Gladstone, Hemv B. Tonyan, Walter E. Caiey. William A. Pries, D. E. ! Johnson and Earl R. Walsh. Following adjournment of the stockholders' meeting, the directors met and elected A. P. Freund as president, Maurice Gladstone as vice-president and Earl R. Walsh as secretary and treasurer. By-laws of the new corporawere adopted arid a lease completed "wltl# the'McHenry Amusement corporation. Under terms of agreement, the stockholders of the McHenry B^one Creek corporation, (all local residents) will provide the I building, while the McHenry ' Amusement corporation will pro- I vide all equipment. On Monday evening of this week, the directors met and completed a contract agreement with j Tonyan Construction company on j a cost-plus basis. i Plans and specifications have 1 been drawn by John__ van der i Meulen, local architect. FRIENDS MOURN UNTIMELY DEATH OF C. J. ROTHERMEL McHenry friends this past week mourned the death of Cecil J. "Rothermel. 48, who died in Presbyterian hospital, Chicago. He had been confined to the hospital for two weeks and had been in poor health for a long period of time. Mr. Rothermel was born in McHenry Jan. 2", 1906, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Rotheriel, and spent his early life here. He had been employed for eighteen years at Revere Electric 'ompany, where he was a superintendent. Survivors include the widow, Margaret Olson Rothermel; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Wagrowski; a son.l Cecil; one grandchild; his parents; four brothers, William, Raymond. Lawrence and James, all of McHenry; and a sister, Mrs. Florence Billeter of Chicago. The body rested at the George Justen & Son funeral home until Monday morning, when it was taken to St. Mary's church for last rites. Burial was in the church cemeterv. Returning to their duties two days in advance of the opening of school, • teachers of the Harrison elementary school District, No. 36, started to plan the year's activities and work out administrative and curricular problems, according to Supt. M. F. Thomas. "The activities of the two days will enable the new members <f the staff to become acquainted with one another, with the school system and the community," said Thomas. "It is an excellent opportunity to work and study together professionally." Highlighting the opening session of the workshop Monday morning was the introduction of the new members of- the staff, followed by two and a half hours of. hard work. The Harrison P.T.A. expressed their appreciation to the faculty for their preschool. worjc by, Serving a delicious lunch Tit the home of P T./ President Mrs. Francis O. Marion. Assisting with the luncheon were the rest of thf P.T.A. officers, Mrs. Gregory Miehling, Mrs. Boyce King and j^frs. Klroy Johnson. NEXT WEEK; FACULTY MEMBERS ANNOUNCED HEARTS ARE BIG IN McHENRY. POLIO FUND DRIVE PROVES The hearts nf McHenry '-folks are big both the' adults anp the children. Proof can be established in many ways, but by none is it acclaimed 'more enthusiastically than Ray M<(;ee, who is chairman of the emergency drive for polio funds. According t0 Mr. McGee, checks continue to arrive each day from individuals for this worthy cause. Organizations, too, hijve been generous, and last -Week membei.s of Boy Seoul Troop, No. 162, votad to take ten dollars from their dues to contribute to the fund. Probably the most noteworthy Parochial schools in the McHenry comrhunity are makiiuj plans for opening next week. Several hundred children will ba attending these three schools --1- two in McHenry and one in Johnsburg. St. Mary's St. Mary's school will open Wednesday. Sept. 8, with a short session, ' consisting of grade placement and distribution of book bills. Pupils will be dismissed about 10 o'clock to give the parents an opportunity to purchase books and supplies. Thursday, a full-time schedule will be resumed. The faculty this year is as follows: Sister M. Leander, O.S.F., principal; Sister M. Andreella, O.S.F., music teacher; Sister M. Adilia, O.S.F., grs.de 8; Sister M. Luana, O.S.F., grade 7; ot all, however, because of its ' Sister M. Stabilia, O.S.F., grade uniqueness, was • the carnival j Sister M. Sicilda, O.S.F., staged bv four youngsters on the I £rades 6 and 5; Sister M. Alba, north side of'the city I O.S.F., grades 5 and 4; Miss Patricia Haggin, grade 4; Sister M Orata, O.S.F., grade 3; Sister uee judged tt o kb e not more than i M. Teresita, O.S.F., grades 3 and j ° 9 or 10 years old, called at the Tuesday morning of this week young Ross Piehe, who Mr. Mcpost office, asked for Mr. McGee. then handed him $3.56, the ~en- 2: Sister M. Alvin, O.S.F., grades 2 and 1; and Sister M. Lea, O.S.F., grade 1. Sister M. Fredul- Kindergarien Classes To Open In McHenry Sept. 8 Kindergarten classes in McHenry •will convene Wednesday, Sept, 8. The older children, who are 5 before June 1, will attend the 12:30 to 2:45 session. Those whose birthdays occur from June 1 to Dec. 1 will attend the 9 to 11:15 session. It is believed that the children will adapt themselves more quickly if * the mothers leave them alone, with the teachers and call for them at the close of classes. FRANK KOZITMPMIK I>lES Frank J. Kozumplik, 71, father of Mrs. Harold Steffan of* McHenry, died last ^eek at his home in West Dundee following a long illness.. H'e was a native of Czechoslovakia. Services were held Saturday from St. John's Catholic church in Joliet. McHENRY COUNTY RANKED FIFTH IN SPORTS FESTIVAL Sangamon county farm folks won the fifteenth annual Illinois Farm Sports festival for the third straight year by scoring 4,150 points duiing the two-day event. St. Clair county rated seconds Giundy was third and McHenry was fifth with 2,085 points. The annual event is held on the University of Illinois campus, sponsored by the I.A.A., Farm and Home Bureaus, the university and other cooperating organizations. ^ In the tug-o-war, an eight-man team of Knox county farmers, weighing 2,150 pounds, out-pulled a l,93f)-pound team fiom McHenry county, led by Charles Weingart of McHenry, to win the senior division championship. The local team was winner in the 1953 event. Other divisions of the contests also listed McHenry cour.ty among th% best. In the 4-H keeping fit class, the county team placed third,; and in tap dancing, Marilyn Miliar of Richmond received an "A" rating. McHenry county, with a junior squau- dance tium of Beverly Bergsma, Carolyn Jacobsen, Clarene Steadman, Marilyn Miller, Terry Miller and Leon Schmitt, j won an "A" rating, as did a folk dance group made up of the same young people. Form New Dance And Figure Skating Club Good news for young people in the community and for their parents who are eager to find supervised recreation for them is announcement of the formation of a new dance and figure skating club. The club lias a membership in the U.S. Amateur Roller Skating association and will plan parties and other social activities. Members skate at the Just for Fun roller rink in McHenry and .are taught by a professional instructor. ty"e gross pn,< e,ds from » ra,„|. ! Ph«' O S F- ls I""*"!*', val which four children had ! St. Patrick's . ; staged Jast week at 113 Broad j The faculty of the 'Sisters tit street, j Mercy at St. Patrick's school JW Either the crowd was large or! the coming year includes the folthose who attended were gener- ; lowing: Sister Mary Graffa, ous, for the total amount iealiz- i R.S.M., Sister Mary Patritiik, ed from the venture was notable, j R.S.M., Sister Mary Etiennet Due to the fact that the young- ' R.S.M., and Sister Mary Claudius, sters kept the expenses down by j R.S.M. using equipment and costumes be- Sister Miriam, who had bteft longing to mom and dad, plus ' in the school for the past some which was the result .of j years, was transferred to W&t their own ingenuity, every penny I Burlington. Iowa. She has befitt went into tiiV 'r^fio"Wnr^"£'| placed WSMrW Kfleniie. Although the drive officially | ^ue *° the^tficrease in the« eitcloged Sept. 1, Mr. McGee stated rollment in the primary tfades, that the money will not be turned £'• Goakley has ^pund it_jhgce3^. in for a few days so that anyone ' ff^j ^,,1^1 if" iliriim*! ~lll ilIT ^ . 4 „ S:i Ma!>ei.#4i«rr I The. school will open Wedries* j day. Sept. 8, with a ltftf day M»> i sion. St. John's St. John's school will open Ut<f summer season at, .lo ca,l new• school ^ye ar on Wednesday ... j . •> ,i ' Sept 8, wiih a high mass 19-. camps has either ended or will ^ ... _ . .t „f 4 1 honor of tne Holv Spirit at W soon come1 to a close. ; o. c ,l oc,k . The ,f.i rs*t d.a y., school wtlr During the past sixty days, th* L in sesSion\ until 11:30. During boys attending Camp Duncan. ( the afternoon' Darents are urged' the Chicago Y.M.C.A. camp near . the and other fee^ Volo, have been frequent visitors j f the year SUMMER CAMPS IN McHENRY AREA CLOSE FOR SEASON The to McHenry, their canoe trips either starting or terminating here. The boys were especially happy this summer to have with them as counselor and trip leader Lt. Richard A. Kimball, who has been in this community during New pupils who have not yet registered are asked to do so at the convent Saturday, Sept. 4, or Sunday. Sept. 5. The faculty members for th(| coming year are as follows: Sister M. Lina. grades 7 and 8", Sister M. Luicella, grades 6 and Elsa, grades 4 and Alberita, grades Jf GOP OPENS DRIVE Monday, S^pt. 13, has been tentatively set for the opening of a five-week downstate campaign by ' Republican state candidates, according to state GOP headquarters. The three nominees, Joseph T. Meek for senator, Vernon L. Nickell for state superintendent of schools and Warren Wright for state treasurer, will travel together most of the time. the summer on a leave of ab- gister M. sence from the Army after ser- ' 5. gister M. vice in Korea. There he estab- ; ;irni and Sister M. Aireliettt, lished an enviable record, having <p-ades 1 and 2. Sister M. Carol- 133 parachute jumps to his anne will be in charge of the credit. He was the" iccipient of. musu classes, both group and the Silver Star for heroism, the pjjvate! as well as of the chil- Bronze Star with a "V" for jcen's and adult choirs. valor and an Oak Leaf Cluster During the summer months, and the Purple H^art. such construction work whic?l Villa Maria, Catholic Charity • could not be completed last fall camp at Pistakee Bay, closes its. was done on the new St. John long" season just before La bo* ! .school. Lockers were ie-enforcfcd» Day. The lust group to enjoy the book shelves were added to clasp' benefits of the camp are resi- • 00111s and library, and the out» dents of St. Joseph's orphanage ! side of the building was brick at Lisle, 111. ' veneered. Youngsters, all suffering with ' cerebral palsy, have been enjoy- RECORD MINOR ing therapeutic treatment fiom AUTO ACCIDENTS the wonderful natural surtound- j DAQT WPFTf ings of the Fox river area as DURING FAbl WLLB. well as from special treatment at the Chicago Club for Crippled j Two minor accidents on tl*« Children Camp at Riverdale sub- , road were recorded this pas division. The last group of : week. « youngsters returned to Chicago!) At the intersection of Rt 12® this past week. and the Wonder Lake blacktop road, a collision took place whica involved cars driven by Warren McCloyd of Hampshire and Matilda Nelson of Woodstdclt. Tha accident occurred during heavy rairiT~~ 'A car driven by Lloyd Sturm Members of the Woman's club | of Elgin collided with a parked and their guests will gather at i auto owned A Guge of Rt. the McHenry Country club for j ^ McHenry, in Elgin one day their annual fall luncheon on ! ^ last of tl>e %veefc Friday, Sept. 10, at 1 o'clock. i " Guest entertainers for the afternoon program will be the musiral comedy team of John __ & Kane, an outstanding vocal 1 AT ALL-TIME HIGH duo known professionally as th« j "Sweethearts of Song." In the past year, they have worked over 225 club dates alone, having appeared in Chicago at the Conrad Hilton. Edgewater MUSICAL COMEDY TEAM ENTERTAINS AT CLUB LUNCHEON REGISTRATION AT HIGH SCHOOL NOW Registration at the local high school reached a high of 346 hy Tuesday afternoon of this weel^ This compares with an original registration of 480 last year, and Beach and other large hotels and should the figure continue to have also toured the state. j climb as it usually does in thfr Those wishing to make reser- ; first two weeks after school be* vations are urged rr6 do so by the gins, there may be 575 students ! first of next week. They may be 1 this year. made by calling Mrs. Elmer An- j Largest class is that of th* 1 tonson. Mi's. Frank Gans. Mis. ' freshmen, with 151 registered, 1 Ted Graham, Mrs. Clyde Bailey 1 others include 148 sophoraorw, or Mrs. Henry J. Smith. 141 juniors and 106 seniors, t