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4. "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 Volume 80 -- No. 24 McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1954 10c Per Copy Musin' and Meanderin' Animal lovers are cheering a special ordinance enacted by the county board at its CTctober meeting in regard to the abandonment of animals in the county. The ordinance prevents a person from abandoning any animal, violation punishable by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $500 or imprisonment in the county jail for not less than thirty days or more than six months. The practice has become quite widespread in recent years and surely merits such drastic measure. Deserving of public support is the polio benefit dance which will be held at Club Idlymoor on Saturday, Oct. 30, with the entire proceeds going to this worthwhile cause. This will be- a costume* party. The McHenry Garden club captured its first blue ribbon in competition recently when a shadow box submitted by Mrs. George Johnson and Mrs. C. W. Klontz won first prize in the Elgin Men's club garden show. Mrs. Klontz, a talented artist, painted the background for the box. Those wjio heard the famed University of Illinois men's glee club when they appeared in McHenry last spring will be interested to learn that an eastern tour is being planned for early 1955, highlighted by their appearance on the Ed Sullivan "Toast of the Town" TV show Feb. 6. Two McHenry students, Jack Wirtz and William Weber, are members of the glee club. Oae of the sure signs of approaching November is an announcement that rehearsals are under way for the annual juhior class play, "Great Expectations," which will be presented Friday evening,; Nov. 12, at 8:30 o'clock " " V " " i - - - ' ' li Life saving "fclaS&fes' ftre- being organized by the iRed Cross and will start Wednesday evening, Oct. 27, at 7 c'llock at the Woodstock high school pool. There will be classes open for junior and senior life saving for boys and men, with Fred Lancaster as instructor. Registration is open to those 12 years of age and older at the Woodstock Red Cross office. Following completion of the men's classes, similar classes will start for girls and women. Judy Freund, McHenry's Marine Day queen, has been invited to attend the fiftieth anniversary of St. Philip high school which will be held at Chicago's Conrad Hilton hotel. Once we make a firm decision to improve, we're on base and with luck may make the circuit. DOROTHY LARSON APPEALS SCHOOL CASE TO COURT The Johnsburg school case, believed to be closed, was re-opened this week when attorneys for Mrs. Dorothy Larson of Johnsburg filed a notice of appeal to the state supreme court Monday morning in circuit court. The appeal is against McHenry county and state officials and the school board of District 12. Judge Bernard Decker took final action on the original suit July 27 when he ordered the case dismissed by reason of mootness. The appeal names all defendants listed in the first suit, even though only the school directors remained in the court action settled in July. Mrs. Larson's action was taken for alleged use . of public funfis for a school she said was being _.ope; a'-undo: i1irec"'r :f f*-"' olic school sisters. Many Celebrate Lodge Centennial . Memories extending back more than a half century were recalled last Saturday evening as many hundreds celebrated the centennial anniversary of McHenry Lodge/ No. 158, A.F. & A.M. The sumptuous dinner and interesting program were enjoyed in the high school cafeteria and gymnasium. Rev. J. Elliott Corbett of the Community Methodist church opened the dinner portion of the evening's^program with the invocation. Later, the worshipful master, Edward Cannon, was introduced, as well as Joseph 'x. Waynne, chairman of the centennial committee. Mr. Cannon, in turn, introduced the various guests, who included Harry C. Shales, district deputy grand master; Mrs. Shales, Phillip Masslich of Woodstock, newly elected district deputy grand master; Mayor George P. Freund; Mr. and Mrs. John Earning;s, Mr. and M?s. T. Grot and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Woodburn, the latter of Woodstock. Each of the men gave short talks of interest to members and guests. Especially cherished by old-timers were the words of Mr. Woodbuin, one of the early members of the local lodge, who contributed much to the success of the centennial event. While photographers' cameras clicked, honored guests gathered around the beautiful anniversary cake as Ottj Pyritz . played and sang "Happy Birthday." For the next two hours, Mr. Pyi itz, assisted by ATthur Mueller of Island Lake and Donald Johnson of McHenry, entertained with musical and Comedy numbers to the delight of the large assemblage. Color motion pictures were shown throughout the evening in the auditorium and following the dinner, dancing was enjoyed in the gym. Committee, ^chairmen in charge of the centennial " organization included^ Joseph X. Waynne, William Goettsche, Ray Hughes, Donald 'Johnson, Edward Heyward, JoJMi Neuharth, Edward Cannon, Peter Hastings amd Cliff Cham* hers. *, • / • - Progtim- booWets- distributed during the 'evening contajwfaf a view of Riverside Drive* in 390i, showing the original lodge Ngfft in the Woodburn house and the|Siiverside Hotel, which is easily-recogpized by its architecture%ven' today. f j The early history of the lodge was contained in the booklet too, dating back to Oct. 3, 1854,- And continuing with varied events down to the present day, #hen meetings are held in a spaojious, modern location on Court street. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Worwick Photo This picture was taken last Saturday night as guests gathered around the huge birthday cake honoring the Masonic centennial. Left to right are Kdw. Cannon, worshipful irfaster; Harry C. Shales of Crystal Lake, district deputy grand master; Mayor George P. Freund and Phillip Masslich of Woodstock, newly elected district deputy grand master. PRESS HONORED BY KIWANIS CLUB MONDAY EVENING FIRE CAUSES MUCH DAMAGE TO TOEPPER RESIDENCE Considerable damage from fire and smoke occurred at the Toepper residence at Oakhurst subdivision on Wednesday noon as the result of flames believed to have started in a large chair. Firemen believe it may have been smouldering for many hours before the flames spread enough to attract neighbors. The floor throughout the house was badly burned &nd much furniture was destroyed. Mr. and Mrs. Toepper were both in Chicago, where they are employed. A German Shepherd dog was found in the basement, overcome by the smoke, but it was quickly revived when firemen carried it outside. LUELLA STEPHENSONt LIFELONG RINGWOOD RESIDENT, IS DEAD > Old friends of Mrs. Tamils Stephenson of Ringwood learned with regret of her death 'test Saturday morning, Oct. 16, at Memorial hospital, Woodstock. She was 80 years old. Trie deceased was born Sept 14, 1874, at Ringwood and had &een a lifelong resident of the community. Her quiet and friendly manner, together with her cooperation in helping all worthwhile movements, brought her a host of friends. Mrs. Stephenson was one of the early members of the local chapter of the Order of Easteiht Star. She was also a Gold Star mother, having lost a son, Harry, in England during World 'Nyar I. Her husband, Henry, was one of the first rural mail carriers in this area. The only survivor is a son, Paul, of Dorset, Vt. The body rested at the Peter M. Justen funeral homfe until 1 o'clock Monday afternoon, wheh an Eastern Star service was conducted, with Rev. J. Elliott Coi> bett of the Community Methodist church giving the closing prayer. Friday Nighi Thwarted An attempted burglary was evidently thwarted by the appearance of passing motorists at Kellner's Pure Oil station on Rt. 120, just east of the bridge, last Friday evening. Two young men, whose names were not learned, were passing: and saw the front door open. They immediately went to the police station and a few minutes later officers investigated. They found the door had been smashed to gain entrance. However, nothing was taken. ATTENDED HOMECOMING Mrs. Gus Unti and son attended homecoming at Lake Forest college last weekend. Miss Ev^ Unti, a senior student, was a member of the queen's court of honor for the celebration. In observance of National Newspaper Week, which occurred earlier this month, the McHenry Township Kiwanis club honored women in the newspaper field and other related media last Monday evening at LaGreca's Lakeside Inn at Wonder Lake. Represented in addition to the McHenry Plaindealer were Mary Yates of the Elgin Courier News, Va°n "Sells of Station WKRS, Esther Blodgett of Harvard, representing southern Wisconsin radio stations, Thelma Wichle, her assistant, and Stephanie Waynne of the Community News. Following a bountifiil dinner, a short busines8: meeting presided over by Pr$sl&ent James Althoff was held, .Jftans were discussed briefly for forthcoming annual Kiwanig! football banquet which will be held in the high school cafeteria McHenry \on Thursday evening, NOV. • 18,- Gue»te££w©re introduced later and^jjfcij^p^e br'etfg an newspaper and radio work. Miss Blodgfetjt mentioned the new radio station dufe .-tp open*'itu^ the near* future, selling McHenry, Boone1 and Walworth counties. Having leceived permission" of the F.C.C. for such a station, she is listed as the' only woman in the midwest to receive such a permit to own and build a radio station. MINOR ACCIDENTS DURING WEEK RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE Three accidents of a minor nature weret'recorded during this past week. On Friday afternoon, cars driven by Ben Jlunt of Fayetteville, Ark., a Jailor from Great Lakes, and Lydia Martell of McHenry sideswiped on a curve on Rt. 120, three miles east of Woodstock. The Hunt car was 'westbound and the other was travelling east. Neither driver was inlured. Another accident involved Jack Jaks of Terra Cotta, who escaped with only minor injuries when he lost control of his car and it overturned on Terra Cotta road, near Crystal Lake. Reaching the crest of the hill, he saw a car parked on the road and in applying his brakes lost control of the auto. The third accident was reported last week on Rt. 120 when cars driven by Gerald Smith, Steve May and Jennie Landl, all of the McHenry area, were involved in a collision. The Smith car struck the May auto as the driver was slowing down to make a right turn. The Landl car, travelling behind the Smith car, then collided with the rear of the vehicle. There was damagfer to all three cars. MAHTV1 nATKS Holiday packages sent abroad should now be in the mail if they are intended for delivery in the Far East, according to the Post Office department. Other dates for sending parcels abroad vary from late October to the middle of November. More information on mailing dates will appear in next week's issue of the Plaindealer. The local pdst office, in anticipation of an early and increased mailing season, is already making plans to enlarge its staff for the weeks prior to the holidays. ENTER BEVERAGE COMPANY State policemen passing the Lennon Beverage company in Volo Wednesday morning about 2:30 o'clock investigated when they found a window In the. building open. It is believed someone mays have entered the office but nothing was taken. WE OFFER YOU CONGRATULATIONS One of the city's oldest residents, George Scheid, was surprised by sixty-five members of his family at the Legion Home last Sunday in honor of his ninetieth birthday anniversary. A buffet supper, including a decorated birthday cake, was served, followed by dancing and visiting. Mr. Scheid, one of the community's most respected re$V dents, operated the Scheid resort and farmed at Griswold Lake for forty-seven y£ars, retiring only five years ago. At that time lie came to McHenry to live with his daughter, Mrs. Nick B. Freund, on Waukegan street. Of late, he has been spending his time among his eight children, six of whom were present Sunday: Mrs. Kate Wickard of Woodstock, Mrs. Laura Kennebeck of Des Plaines, Math of Solon Mills, Mrs. Delia Freund of McHenry and George and Leo of Wauconda. - * ' Unable to be ' present for the memoraiUS Joflfeisioii were JfosepTi of clintop, IcfVva, anMrs. l^ian LaHodq. who is with her husband, wbo is serving with the Army in Germany. Present in addition to his children were his only brother, John Scheid, and the latter's daughter, Rena, several of his twenty-four grandchildren and forty-seyen great-grandchildren. • Mr. Scheid is in good health and remains very active. Vinnie Bacon Miss Vinnie Bacon, Who has many friends in this community, observed her eightieth birthday anniversary last Sunday, when neighbors planned an afternoon party in her honor. Open house was attended by a large crowd of friends between 2 and 5 o'clock. A refreshment table was attractively decorated for the occasion in autumn colors. Miss Bacon has spent the greater part of her life on the Bacon homestead in Wauconda township. She Temains in good health and extremely active, keeping house for her brother and regularly attending social activities. j Guests from McHenry attending the open house Sunday wefc-e Mrs. Zena Bacon and son, Bob, Mrs. Lelah Howard, Mrs. Nellie Bacon and Mr. and Mis. Lester Bacon and son, Scott. COMPLETE PLANS FOR CARNIVAL AT EDGEBROOK OCT. 23 One of the highlights of the October calendar for youngsters and for their parents and friends is the third annual carnival at Edgebrook school. This year's colorful event is schdeuled for S&tu'J.iV O •-/ '• '":K. ~ p.m. There will be a cake walk, games, movies and a homemade candy and cake sale. A number of prizes will be given away. The sixth grade students have arranged a "spook room and seventh graders will present a skit. A Hallowe'en hop will be enjoyed by the 'teen-agers of the junior high and high school. Mrs. Donald Johnson is chairman of the event, with Mrs. Betty Lombardi as co-hostess. BIBLE STUDY The McHenry Community Methodist church is offering Bible study opportunity to adults. The first such meeting will take place' under the direction of Carl Buckner on Sunday, Oct. 24, at 9:15 in the new education^ building, Main' and Center streets, McHenry. Kiwanis Opens Ballot Battalion The Ballot Battalion campaign in McHenry township is again being sparked by the local Kiwanis club, working in conjunction with other civic and service clubs. , Joseph X. Waynne, as chairman of the Ballot Battalion committee, reports that many political and governmental leaders publicly endorse the Kiwanisfed "get-out-the-vote" campaign. These men have stated that, "One of the greatest blessings that each of us has ih America is the right, denied to millions throughout the world, to go to the polls to express freely our choice as to the men and women who will represent us in all levels of goveuur. eiU. Because the right to vote is a privilege, its exercise is both grave responsibility and obligation. The secret ballot is the first tool of freedom. No nation ever has voted itself into slavery. Communism never can take over eo long Ils free men and free women assert and defend the right of the secret ballot." Such as the aibove and similar statements are on the lips of great statesmen when they deliver their addresses for the coming election day. LECTURE CLUB TO HEAR REVIEW BY MRS. STINESPRING Mrs. Harry P. stinespring, Jr., will present a dramatic review of the book, "Love Is Eternal," by Stone at the Oct. 28 meeting of the Lecture Luncheon club at 12:30 o'clock at the McHenry* Country club. The review will no dpubt be a popular one as Mrs. Stinespring has distinguished herself in McHenry and the surrounding area in the past by h6r fine dramatic programs. AU* the September meeting, ;$l£ttibers voted to require all Quests at meetings to pay a fee $or the lecture in the interest of Ibuilding the membership. Anyone ^interested in joining is asked to "conj^ct Mrs. John (Ann) Vg^ese. WEATHERMAN FAILS TO PREVENT SUCCESS OF FALL HOMECOMING The fighting spirit of the MCHS Warriors could not be suppressed last Friday night, in Spite of many handicaps, and they went out on a very wet field to defeat a strong Barrington team in the annual homecoming game. The score was 21-14. Friday night's game followed a two-day homecoming program beset by trouble from the weatherman, who brought extremely strong winds to all but ruin Thursday's parade. He did succeed in preventing the bonfire that evening, with the local firemen's decision that such a blaze would be a definite fire hazard. However, the pep rally on the football field was a success. Just prior to Friday's game the clouds opened to add more rain to an already saturated field. Between halves of the game the school band, under the direction of Paul R. Yanda, pleased a huge homecoming crowd with clever maneuvers, after which the winning floats were driven onto the field. Awarded first place for classes were the juniors, who had constructed a huge telephone and used as their theme, "Block That Line." Second place went to the sophomores with their calendar and the slogan, "Their Days Are Numbered." Blue ribbon winner among organizations was the Future Homemakers, who presented a huge silver scissors and the slogan, "We'll cut Them to Size." Second place went to the Future Farmers with their slogan, "The Game is in the Bag." Highlight of the dance following the game was the crowning of the king and queen, who had been elected by the student body. The announcement of the choice of Judy Freund and Bob Bitterman was a popular one with the large crowd, especially since the young male ruler had suffered injuries in the game just concluded. However, he was able to remain for the crowning ceremony, which was done by last year's reigning pair, Donna Dowe and Art Barbier. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GIVEN FULL ACCREDITATION; DRIVE FOR FUNDS IN COUNTY WILL END NOVEMBER 1 ON AMATEUR HOUR FRED A. DeTKORNS, fORMERLY OF McKNRY, OBSERVE 60LDEM WEDDIN6 DAY IN WAUKEGAN SUNDAY, OCT. 24 PENNY DRIVE FOR HOSPITAL BENEFIT PROVES SUCCESSFUL On Tuesday of this week, a total of $67.31 had been collected in the million penny drive conducted by the seventh grade of the junior high school. Proceeds, except for a small amount used for expenses, will be given to the Memorial hospital expansion fund. The project was started on a small scale a few weeks ago, when banks were placed in the school rooms. Later, jars were put on counters in the various business houses in the community and the response of the public has been gratifying. Authorized students with identification go to the stores in teams of two to make collections and counting is done in the presence of the store owner. The penny drive will continue throughout the school year. Many Confirmed In Local Church His Excellency, the Most Rev. Raymond P. Hillinger administered the sacrament of confirmation last Thursday evening to a class of 124 children and twentytwo adults at St. Mary's church in the presence of Rt. Rev. Msgr. C. S. Nix and priests of the diocese. f Hi* instruction after" which ' he quizzed the children on the sacrament of confirmation. The beautiful ceremonies closed with the Solemn Benediction. Adults confirmed included Duane Andreas, Rotbert Becker, Clifford Olson, Richard Sokolowski, Joyce Adams, Katherine Adams, Margaret Adams, Elaine Bader, Marie Ballowe, Judy Baur, Mary, Jane Bell, Donna Cabbie, Shelia Day, Joyce Doran, Margaret Freund, Elaine Justen, Margaret Rogers, Lila Schmitt, Angeline Sitko, Betty Smith, Gladys Soucie and Mary Lou Thennes. CHAMBER MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held Monday evening, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. at the Legion Home. Relatives and friends in the McHenry community of Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. DeThorn orJ 438 Ash street, Waukegan, will be happy <io learn that the couple will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 24. They will observe the occasion w|£h an open house reception and buffet supper at the Danish hall, 13 N. West street, Waukegan, to which friends are invited. A mass in honor of Mr. and Mrs, DeThorn will be read at 11 o'clock at the Immaculate Conception church in Waukegan by Rev.-,Fr. Everett Hiller of Johnsburg, who was ordained this year. He is a nephew of Mrs. DeThorn. Fred A. DeThorn and Helen Theljm were married on Oct. 26, 1904," at St. John the Baptist church, Johnsburg, with Rev. Henry Mehring officiating. Their attendants were Mrs. Christine Welch, Mrs. Emma V^gt, William DeThorn and William Kretschmer. *ir. and Mrs. ^DeThorn lived in this' community for many years. She is the daughter of the late John and Mary Thelen and was bbritf and raised at Johnsburg. Mr. DeThorn was a native of the vicinity of Round Lake. Following their marriage, they resided for a time on the old h o m e s t e a d n e a r J o h n s b u r g . Through the years, Mr. DeThorn engaged in the roofing business unt^ his retirement a few years age*; ill DeThorns have a son, Ray, a daughter, Florence, four grandc|- JMren '..an .1 i tv." great-^r^ndchildre$, all living in Waukegan. Ray was, married on his parents' twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Mrs. DeThorn has two sisters in this vicinity, Mrs. Elizabeth Schmitt of Johnsburg and Mrs. Frank Wagner of Spring Grove. TTie bride of fifty years was active in the sodalities of the St. John's church, Johnsburg, and also in the American Red Cross. Mr. DeThorn is still a member of Johaiines Court, No. 96, Catholic Order of Foresters, of Johnsburg. Mr. and Mrs. DeThorn return to this vicinity frequently to visit relatives and friends. Both are well and are active in various church and civic affairs in Waukegan. Earl Paddocks Mr. and Mrs.^Earl Paddock of 200 Washington street celebrated JOA> - JEAN WEBER These attractive young dies are Jean and Joan Wi daughters of Mr, an Weber of Main stree] day, Oct. 24, the girls' on the amateur hour ori in Chicago and scheduf 12:30 o'clock on Channel 7, play ing "Bumble Boogie" on piano and organ. Jean and Joan graduated ffom the local high school in 1954, where they were active in all musical organizations. For several years they have generously given of their exceptional talent in playing for various events held in the community. Members of the many organizations they have assisted will be casting a vote for the twins after their appearance next Sunday. DEBBIE BLOWERS FEATURE OF PRIZE WINNING PICTURE Debbie Gail Blowers has been gaining fame as a photographer's model at the . tender age of 3, With her picture appearing in leading Chicago newspapers in recent weeks. A picture of Debbie, daughter of the Merle Blowers of Fox Lake, was featured in a "September Morn" photo taken recently by Elliott Robinson, Chicago photographer who resides summers in the'community east of McHenry. The picture appeared first early in September in the Daily News and was repeated this week Monday for having been first place winner in the 1954 Illinois Associated Press Photo contest. Debbie, daughter of the former Sylvia Freund, is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nick B. Freund of Waukegan street, McHenry. LODGE BURGLARY A report was made to the sheriffs office by Carl Reitesel of McHenry that thieves had broken into the hunting lodge located two and a half miles north of Woodstock, off Rt. 47. Items valued at more than $100 were said to have been taken. Only about ten days remain in the curt-ent drive for funds with which to enlarge the Memorial Hospital' for McHenry County at Woodstock. By Nov. l it is hoped that collections throughout the area iTe sufficient thai plans may go forward in the near future toj the erection of the addition. It wa0 most timely that Miss Manda "Rae, hospital superintendent, should have received this past we^t full approval for "the hospital from the Accreditation of Hospitals, which includes the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Physicians, the American Hospital association, the American Medical association and the Canadian Medical association. For many years the hospital has been approved by-the American Hospital association but full approval was not obtained from the larger organization until this week. It followed a survey of the hospital in August of 1954. The results of the survey are fnost gratifying to all those closely associated with Memorial hospital for it recognizes a splendid job under rather adverse conditions. It is believed that there are few hospitals of fifty beds or under throughout the country which are given full approval.1 Why Cooperate ? There are some who ask, "Why should I give money to the hospital expansion program since I pay my bill when I use the hospital?" To this, the only answer is that while the statement may be absolutely true, do you realiie that someone had to give the money years ago to build that hospital so that today you can go there, use the facilities1 and pay your bill? ^ It is possible now to pay tgfe obligation t>y accepting respa8ii| bility in meeting the urgently^ needed present expansion pro* gram with generous gifts. By doing, future generations owe a , debt to ^those who*-have made Use. hew addition possible. t. The hospital is chartered as ft voluntary, non-profit institution, and by law cannot operate at -4 financial profit for the benefit of any individual. Hospital fees charged cover only operating ex- , penses and are the sole basis f<£ rates charged patients. Almost every community in the county has had organizational meetings and are working en» thusiastlcally for the successful conclusion of the drive. Tuesday evening of this week the first report meeting of McHenry volunteers was held at the V.F.W. clubhouse. Presiding were" Donald Still, treasurer of the board of directors; Bob Vierling and Ray McGee. Leaders hope that by the time of the meeting next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock most of the contributions will be in since the end of the drive is scheduled for the first of the month. Dr. Lee Gladstone was present and expressed the great need bf expanded facilities at Memorial (Continued on Page 8) V'f; MARRIED FIFTY YEARS (Continued on Page 8) THE FRED A. DeTHORNS Married fifty years this month are Mr. and Mrs. Fwd ADeThorn of Waukegan, former McHenry residents. In observance of the occasion they will hold an open house receptioil and' buffe^ supper at Danish hall, \yaukegan, Sunday, Oct. 24. w