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"SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Volume 80 -- No. '30 McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2. 1954 10c Per Copy Musin' and Meanderin1 Town and country Gift studio^ Is moving this weekend to mor<S~ spacious headquarters at 135 N. Riverside Drive, with grand opening scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4. Mary Rita Stilling, owner of the business for the past eight years, began on a small scale in a building next to her home, but with business expanding she was forced to move to the new location where formerly she had a display window. A more complete line of merchandise will also be handled. , There will be gifts for everyone on opening day. Some of the local residents living along the river have a happy thought for making the approaching ! holiday season a brighter one. Not only do they have the thought but this week they are acting upon it and calling their plan to the attention of their neighbors. It is hoped that wherever possible, residents plan to have lighted Christmas trees in the front of .their homes, causing reflections in the water which should be beautiful to the passerby. Probably the largest gathering locally and the most sumptuous table on the holiday was at the Villa Home at Pistakee Bay, where the traditional Thanksgiving open house was held. Anyone who refrained from overeating', with the endless array of tempt, ing food at the smorgasbord in front of them was the exception, not the rule. Again this year the Huch Leather company of Pistakee Bay was assigned one of the first 100 Illinois license plates. Their number is 92. McHenry is proud of four yoqng couples, all representing the McHenry Dance and Figure Skating club, an amateur orgaxu7 $$tion, and their showing in cor0> petition Willi state and national skaters. They were entered in a contest held in Chicago last weekend. Participants were ifobert Arthur and Carol Gnadt, Ronald Johnson and Carole Andersen, .Robert Predni and Donna Dowe, Hubert Hurt and Betty Ann Stilling. THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS »§ai»> Photo by Kolin Mary Welter and Lois May listen with interest to the story told by their father, played here by Arthur Mueller of Island Lake, as their mother (Mrs. Ann Cuda) decorates the tree. Portraying characters from the famous poem, " 'Twas the Night Before Christmas," they will appear as featured part of the McHenry Choral club's rendition of the Waring arrangement of the poem's musical setting. The program will be presented Sunday evening, Dec. .5, in the high school ^uditorium. TWO WE H-- AUTO CRASHES OVER WEEKEND TWO MUSICAL PROGRAMS Wli BE PRESENTED, ONE IK H0U0AYM00D. ONE MARIAN YEAR C10S1N6TRBUTE Many McHenry residents are making plans to attend the very colorful holiday fashion fair sponsored by the county Home Bureau and held tonight (Pec. 2) in the Woodstock high school auditorium. Expected to bring the Christmas spirit into the county, the show will feature a number of local residents. Mrs. Fred Sells and Mrs. Roy Swanson of Wonder Lake will narrate, Mrs. Ida Ann Quinlan will play background music for the models and will.also accompany special music by ladies of the local choral club. Betty Nielsen and Maty Kauss will assist with the style revue. Mildred Hohman returned last Sunday from a two-nu^hth trip to Europe, visiting Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France and England. A full' month was spent in Paris, which shares honors with London among her favorite cities. Although London and Rome S t i l l b e a r g r i m r e m i n d e r t h e recent war, Mrs. Hohman says Vienna, especially, gives one an unhappy feeling, particularly to one who visits there for the first time and has conjured up a mental picture of its beauty from song and story. Countless windows still have boards in place of glass and many of the ruins are in evidence. The McHenry traveller made the trip by water and hopes to return to EurQpe and ^ visit other countries at some futwe date. HOME DECORATING CONTEST PLANNED AGAIN THIS fEAR Details are not yet completed for the annual home decorating contest which will be held in McHenry again this year. More information concerning the contest will appear in next week's issue of the plaindealer. Santa Claus is scheduled to make an appearance in the city very soon also, his visit being arranged by the Chamber of Commerce. The exact day and time .has not yet been set but details on this project, too, should be complete by next .week. Sister Mil iam of Burlington, Iowa, spent the Thanksgiving holiday with the Sisters of Mercy of St. Patrick's parish. FEATURE ORGAN AND PIANO POETS Singers from McHenry, Wonder Lake, McCullom Lake, Johnsburg, Crystal Lake, Island Lake, Waucohda. Spring Grove, Lakemoor and Pistakee Bhy -- all members of the McHenry Choral club -- will join together to present the organization's annual Christmas program on Sunday evening, Dec. 5, at 8:15 o'clock in the high school auditorium. The program will be as follows: Program "Jesu Bambirio," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night," "Willie Take . Your Drum," "Christmas Song Chartres," "Ave Maria" and "Now Let Every Tongue Adore Thee." "In A Monastery Garden," piano and organ duet, Jean and Joan Weber. Hie Tree -- Symbol of Christmas Florence Welter, narrator Sacred "Adoramus Te," men's chorus; "There's a Song in the Air," Mary Ann Wegener; "Sweet Lil' Jesus Boy," Irma Blomgren; "O Holy Night," Vera Kornberger. Old Fashioned '"An Old Fashioned Tree," women's chorus; "The Christmas Tree Angel," Ruth Barger; "A Merry Christmas To You," women's ensemble. Modern "Winter Wonderland," women's (Continued on Page 8) v s ' Marian Year Tribute Dec. 8 A .Marian year tribute musicale will be presented by the junior and senior choirgifof st. Mary's church, under direction of Sister M. Andreella, in the high school auditorium Wednesday evening, Dec. 8. The senioV Vfwir will open the program, sinktyg' "On This Day, O BeautifijfF Mother," "Salve Mater," '"My ^Mother Dear," "Faith of Our Fathers," and "Our Lady of Fatima." Mary Jo Obenauf of Lake Geneva, formerly of McHenry, will be featured piano soloist in the next poi'tion of the pi-ogram, playing "Ave Maria,"' "Tales of a Gypsy," "Andantino," "Waltz in C Sharp Minor," and "Aragonaise." Following will be "Mother Dear, O Pray For Me" and "Dance of the Popcorn" by a string ensemble, after which piano, vocal, violin and piano num. bers will include the appearance of Maribeth Kauss, Margie Jung, Sue Stinespring and Kathleen Anglese. Miss Obenauf will return to play "Santa Appassignata," "Scfterzando," "Missouri Waltz" and 'Coasting." The junior choir will conclude the program with the following numbers: "Lovely Lady Dressed in Blue," "Star Crowned Virgin," "Come, March Along Together" and "Lead On, Young America." Injuries Prove Fatal To Rural McHenry, Resident . Auto accidents claimed two victims in this area last weekend. Anshelm Ellingsen, 71, of Rt 3, McHenry, who was seriously injured in a collision at Rtes. 22 and 12, near the west edge of Lake Zurich, last Saturday, died in St. Therese hospital, Waukegan on Tuesday. Driver oft the second car, Glen White, 17, of Wauconda, and a passenger, Glen studinger, 18, of Mundelein, were also injured and treated in the Waukegan hospital. According to the report of state police, White was driving south on Rt. 12 when Ellingsen, northbound, made a left turn toward Rt. 22. Both vehicles were badly damaged. Mr. Ellingsen was a tilesetter by trade. Survivors include two sons, Erling and Richard; three grandchildren and four sisters and brothers, two of whom reside to Norway. Services are being held Thursday at 2 o'clock at the chapel at 4338 Fullerton avenue, with interment in Mount Olive. Charles Wood Charles w. Wood, 32, of Richmond, was killed Saturday morning in an auto accident which occurred between McHenry and Woodstock, on Rt. 120. His car skidded from • the highway and: struck a large tree, according to. the only witness. Wood was said to have been pinned under the wheel and was believed to have died instantly. It was necessary to pull the debris apart with a power device on a tow truck before he could be extricate#.' u The deceased was born in Chicago June 2, 1922, and had livftd in Richmond since 1940. He leaves two children, one brotlter and four qisters, j Services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Ehorn funeral home in Richmond, with interment in Rand Hill cemetery. McHENRY YOUTH ASSIST IN COUNTY CAMPAIGN FOR CROP tNGLESIDE M AN HURT IN HUNTING ACCIDENT NEAR VOLO The first hunting accident of the season reported in this vicinity occurred last Sunday morning when James Thompson, 20, was shot while hunting near Volo. According to the report, the young Ingleside man was hunting with several other ^people when he was struck by a shot fired by jerry Miller of Chicago, who was acting as a guide for the men. Miller was said to have shot at a pheasant, missed it and struck Thompson in the right arm and side. The accident occurred about 11 o'clock, after which the injured man was taken £o a local physician for treatment. He was then removed to Memorial hospital but his condition was not reported serious. 600 Students Hear Great Lakes Navy Band In Outstanding Program The Naval Training center band appeared in McHenry at the local high school Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 30, at 1 o'clock, appearing in concert under the direction of John H. Norris, bandmaster. It was a real treat for the 600 students and a few adults who heard the outstanding program. The Naval training center band of Great Lakes, largest official Navy band in the midwest, is composed of Bluejackets who are trained Navy musicians. The sailor-bandsmen are among the busiest personnel at Great Lakes. In a single day the band may play march music in a parade, symphonic music in a concert, collegiate music for an athletic event, music for military honors and ceremonies, and popular jazz tor a station dance. The variety of music they play, ranging from be-bop to Wagner to Sousa, requires that each member be extremely versatile. Many of the musicians play two or three instruments with equal skill, and all are graduates of the Navy School of Music in Washington, D.C. Warrant Officer John H. Norris, formerly an associate conductor of the U.S. Navy Band in Washington, D.C., is the bandmaster. The assistant leader is Chief Musician Jerry Cimera. The bandmaster and assistant leader direct daily practice sessions whenever the band is not engaged in military ceremonies or entertainment programs at Great Lakes or in community parades and celebrations away from the Naval Training center. The musicians perfect their marching ability as well as their musical skill during these sessions. About half of the forty-five member band are World War II veterans and career Navy men. Thirteen agricultural 4-H clubs took part in the drive for corn and cash for the Christian Rural Overseas Program last Friday and Saturday. The Crystal Lake workers won the first prize of fifteen dollars donated by the Community Methodist church of McHenry by bringing in 275 bushels of corn and twenty-one dollars in cash. Included among those assisting in securing corn was the Busy Three club of McHenry, led by Leo Smith and William Pictor. They accounted for 121 bushels. The Cherry Valley club, led by James Curran, brought in fifteen bushels. In all, 1,311 bushels of corn and $149 in cash were believed collected in the drive CROP, although the final results have not been received by Rev. J. Elliott Corbett of McHenry, county chairman. The money will be sent in to state CROP headquarters and government surplus corn will be purchased with it. There will be about $1,800 in all. According to Rev. Corbett, the government will release to CROP twenty bushels of corn for overseas relief for every bushel purchased at the regular price. FRANK 0EFFUK6 PRESENTED WITH KIWANIS TROPHY Coach Bob Voigts Proves Outstanding Speaker At Dinner Proclaimed by many as the most successful event to date was last Monday evening's annual Kiwanis football banquet' which honored more than thirty members of the Warrior team, managers, coaches and cheerleaders. The program opened with a short welcome by the president, James Althoff, followed by the invocation by Rev. Burton Schroeder of Wonder Lake's Nativity Lutheran church. . The high school boys' octet furnished music during the dinner hour. - During the course of the evening, Ed Alderson, vice-president Of the sponsoring club, was in- ^ro^ucecr to the 365 guests and spoke a few words. There were several highlights during the evening, one being the presentation of gold footballs to feiich W. tho-tegm meaibfere by club as*coach.Leonard McCrack-ITnercnanisen introduced the young athletes to the large assemblage. Also outstanding on the program was the awarding of the coveted trophy to the boy judged by his teammates to have contributed' most to the team during, the, past season. This year's vyinnen- >was Frank Oeffling, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Oeffling of Johnsburg, a senior. Believed by many to be the best speaker ever to address a local athletic banquet was this year's guest, Coach Bob Voigts of Northwestern University, whose frank appraisal of the attitude of many athletes toward their scholastic standing and also the attitude of their parents brought him enthusiastic applause. Mr. Voigts, who has l,ong worked with young men of college age, encouraged any young man with ability to continue his athletic career in college, adding that assistance is available to those who have worked to keep their scholastic work on a par with their athletic progress. Mr. Voigts especially took to task those parents who have little interest in the whereabouts of their children after school hours, when a little home work is in order. He noted that the schools themselves, and faculty members, can do only a limited amount without the cooperation of parents. Credit for the success of the | dinner goes to all Kiwanians and especially to two committee chairmen, Horace Wagner and Chuck Coles. Plans For Farm, Home Day Made Plans are now under way and progressing well for Farm and Home Day, the annual extension day held each year in McHenry county. Definitely promised for a guest appearance is Professor H. W. Hannah, new associate director of extension for the University of Illinois and the author of "Law on the Farm" series. He will discuss farm law and will answer any problems, as to liability, drainage regulations and fence line arguments, among others. A second giiest will be Professor L. F. Stice of the agricultural economics department, who will discuss marketing of farm products. Those in charge of arrangements are also hoping to obtain as a speaker a retail expert who will discuss retailing of food. The speakers will be assisted by the Farm and Home Bureau marketing committee, members of which will act as a panel. Negotiations are still under way to secure Franklin J. Reiss to speak on leasing practises. Efforts are also being made to get as a speaker Professor Wetzel, farm building expert of the .University of Wisconsin, to tell about the school's latest research on handling the dairy herd. $375,000 HOSPITAL CAMPAIGN GOAL IN SIGHT WITH CONTRIBUTIONS OF $25,000 FROM LADIES AUXILIARY HONOR ADULT VOLUNTEER 4-H CLUB LEADERS All McHenry county adult vofunteer 4-H club leaders will be honored Dec. 8 at a recognition dinner at 8 p.m. at Grace Lutheran church, Woodstock. The McHenry county Farm and Home Bureaus and the McHenry County Service company are sponsoring the event as a "thank you" to the fifty-seven home economics leaders and the thirty - seven agriculture leaders for their many hours of wonk during the past year. They have been working with 502 home economics 4-H members and 410 agriculture 4-H members. The dinner will begin promptly at 8 p.m., followed by a program which will include entertainment and recognition. SERVICES HELD rfilS MORNING FOR MRS. PETER FREUND Services are being held this (Thursday) morning at 9:30 | o'clock at St. John's Catholiq ; church for Mrs. Peter Freund, 1 Jr., 75, who died at her home on Monday evening. j Mrs. Freund had been confined ' to the hospital for three weeks, i returning home Monday afternoon. Suivivors include the husband; five children, Mrs. Frances Vogel of Solon Mills, Leo, Joseph and Mrs. Isabel stilling of Johnsburg and Harold of McHenry; also two sisters, Mrs. Joseph J. Miller of McHenry and Mrs. Peter Friend of Crystal Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Freund have returned from St. Petersburg, Fla., where they spent three weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McCarthy. NOTICE McHenry police officers cau tion local merchants that in view of the many break-ins in the county in recent weeks, care be taken to lock all business establishments at night. Several doors have been found, open of late. $1,670 IN SILVER STOLEN FROM STATE BANK OF ALGONQUIN McHenry county business houses were being checked last week after burglars broke into temporary headquarters ' of the Algonquin State bank ajid took $1,670 from a cabinet, T^ie bank has been located in a house on the rear of a lot on which a new building is being constructed. All of the money wa$ in silver and included $580 in hjttf dollars, $630 in quarters, $4$& in dimes and $40 in nickels. ' Because of the J^n^ance of silver, a check tlwaar made throughout the county in an effort to determine / jl any large amounts haft heen^j^^ 'to loc^ Entrance ypas gained* through a rear window. FBI authorities were called to assist the sheriff's office in the Investigation. NOTICE The retail committee of the Chamber of Commerce recommends Ihe McHenry stores remain open starting Tuesday evening, Dec. 14 until Christmas. A meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Zieman and little daughter of Evanston spent Thursday in the Gerald Carey home. RINGWELL LODESTAR GRAND CHAMPION OF SHORTHORN CLASS Ringwell Farms at Ringwood, owned by James Ewell, had their ten-month-old bull, Ringwell Lodestar, judged grand champion bull in the Shorthorn class at the International Livestock show now in progress at the Amphitheatre in Chicago. It is not common to have such ^ young bull proclaimed a grand champion. The herd bjill, Leveldale Profile, won sixth place in the aged bull class among Shorthorns, and their sale heifer, Ringwell Augusta Ellen, won best in her class. Last year, Ringwell Farms had the „ grand champion female in the Shorthorn class. ARMED ROBBERY AT MOOSE LODGE UNDER INVESTIGATION McHenry police officers have been following several leads this week which might bring them to the persons who committed armed robbery at the Moose lodge on Main street last Sunday morning. Details of the story were given by Lewis Swedo of West Shore Beach, McCullom Lake, a steward at the fodge weekends. He reported that he left by a rear door about 3:15 in the morning, carrying a money box containing approximately $300 under his arm. Mr. Swedo said that just as he left the building he was apprehended by two armed men, who forced him back into the lodge. One was said to have struck him on the jaw while the other took the money box. He described one of -the men as about 30 years old and the other about 17. M>*. Swedo phoned the polic^at once and th«rr'hatched - .the* car as it turned'* and headed south on Rt. &CThe sheriff's office was called to take fingerprints and several leads have been followed but as yet to no avail. MINOR 4CCIDENT A minor collision occurred just south of the "Y" on the Pistakee Bay blacktop road about 6:30 o'clock Tuesday evening. Mrs. Edna Van Horn was treated for injuries by a McHenry doctor. Mr. and Mrs. William Heimer and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Knox and family of Crystal Lake spent Thanksgiving day with Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Lpures and family in Wheaton. With total pledges of $352,933 to date, the goal of $375,000 for erection of an addition to Memorial hospital at Woodstock is within sight. Bright news of the increasing total came, this week with the donation of an additional $25,000 to the cause by the hospital auxiliary, bringing the total contributed by this outstanding organization to $75,000. Shortly after the campaign Was started, the group pledged $50,000. Another notable contribution came in an announcement from Manager Elof Sandstrom of the Oak Manufacturing company in Crystal Lake that they were giving $10,000 to the worthwhile project. Report meetings were held this week in Woodstock and Crystal Lake, with a final report meeting for the entire county on Dec. 7. Leaders in the campaign released the following local contributions this week: Women of the Moose, $25; Kiwanis club, $100; Fox River Camp, R.N.A., $25;, Lakemoor Business Men, $25; St. Patrick's Altar and Rosary sodality, $15. . Figures to date from the various communities are &s follows:. Woodstock teams, $34,965; rural Woodstock, $22,906; Crystal Lake, $26,440; Johnsburg-Pistakee Bay, $2,262; McHenry, $41,290; Richmond, $4,000; Ringwood-Wonder Lake, $25,163; clubs and organizations in Woodstock, $8,005. The Ringwood-Wonder Lake figure includes a $15,000 pledge from * person# who wishes to rematit anonymous, to be used for a memorialized nursery. Advance gifts include $90,000 from the acting medical group, $1,800 from the consulting medical staff and the $75,000 from the auxiliary. Added to other, smaller gifts of this kind, advance pledges totalled $187,902. The final report ..meeting wiQ be heldvat f o'c$ck next- Tuesday at the First ^ethodlstvchurch stew furnished by Frank J. Green and Elnar Bakkom. All teams are asked to be present More Desires Of Local Youngsters Expressed In Letters To Santa Claus Again this week, youngsters in the McHenry area have taken pen, pencil and crayon in hand to put in writing and printing their desires for a full stocking on Christmas morning. This is the second group of letters printed just as they are received. "Dear Santa, "I want a suitcase, an iron, an ironing board, a saxophone, a dressing table and lamp, furniture for a doll house, a ring and a doll. I have been a good girl and want to say hello to Bixie and Dixie. "Much love, "Phyllis Reuter" "Dear Santa, "I am 4 years old. My name is Sara Kay Wright. I try to pick up my toys. For Christmas I would like- a doll house, a cowgirl suit, doctor's kit and a dolly. If this is too much you don't have to bring me a dolly. "Sara Kay Wright" "Charlene Klapperich 5 wants a doll Sw. sue and bed four her doll." (Accompanying Charlene's letter was a colored drawing of herself standing near a large turkey and a snowman.) "Dear Santa, "I am the girl who told you that I wanted a horse blanket. I was wondering when we could get together and talk about our pets. Maybe we could talk on Christmas about our pets or Christmas eve. "Gloria Boos" •T>ear Santa, "For Christmas I would like a headlight for my bike, some blankets for my doll, a chemcraft set, a play nurse set, a real electric stove, an accordion, a campole mix» set, a Jello dessert kit, an Indian suit and don't forget my mother and father. I am 8 years old. and in third grade in Saint Mary's school. I thank you. "Genevive Mary Adams "Charles Street "P.S. - Don't forget my brother Tony." "Dear Santa, "For Christmas I would like a big drum, a play stove, box of dishes, Tiny tear doll with lots of clothes, a toy saxophone and lots and lots of nuts and candy. My name is Rose Ann Adams but they call me 'Cookie' for short. I'm 2 Ya years old. I am a real good girl. Please don't forget my mommy and daddy and my brother and sister. "Thank you Santa Claus and I hope you can bring me everything that I asked for. "Your friend, "Cookie Adams "Charles Street" "Dear Santa Claus, "I would like to have a doll buggy for Christmas. If possible I would like a doll to put in it. "I am a nice girl, sometimes I am bad. "Love, * "Dorothy Kay Aissen, 3 "Ringwood, 111." "Dear Santa Claus, "I am 4 years old. I would like to have a guitar for Christmas snd a cowboy hat "Love, "Ernest John Malsch "Ringwood, 111." NEW CHILDREN'S BOOKS PURCHASED FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY New books have been pur. chased for the Mclt^nry public * library for juniors front 3 years through 10 and also for those of high school age. The library serves the public each Wednesday and Friday afternoon and evening. Following are the newly pw> chased books: "Christmas Donkey," "Arne and Christmas Star," "Christmas Puppy" "American Racing Planes," "Forge and Heroes," "Raggedy Ann's Merriest Christmas," "Shorty Makes the First Team," "Cinda," "Up Goes the Curtain," "Candy Kane," "Summer for Seven," "Bright Job for Judith Johnson." "Six on Easy Street," "Jane Cameron, School Marm," "Rainbow After Rain," "Driving Today and Tomorrow," "Elephant Herd," "Indian Saddle-up," "Swamp Chief," "Space Ship and Space Travel." These biographies are now in the library: "Abraham Lincoln," "Story of Benjamin Franklin," "Andrew Jackson," "George Washington," "Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders," "Napolean," "Young ike," "Washington Carver." The library also has a beautiful set of Encyclopedia Brittanica presented by Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Gladstone as a memorial to their son, Melvin, who lost his < life in the service of his country during *World War IL , Community Club To Elect Officers Dec. 6 "Dear Santa, "I want these things for Christmas I want Sweet Sue doll and ballet shoes and my sister (Continued on Page 8) The next regular monthly meeting of the Johnsburg Community club will be Monday evening, Dec. 6, in Memorial hall. The December meeting is always known as election night, as this is the meeting when all officers are named for the following year. The meeting will start at 8 p.m. and after the business meeting refreshments win be served by the following committee: Louis Streich, Frank Schaefer, Louis Schmitt, George Schmitt, Leo Schaefer, Henry Schmitt, Charles schmitt, Earl Ross and Emmett Roberts. farm meeting Wendell Baurer will speak at the adult farmers' meeting on the subject of farm machinery next Monday evening, Dec. 6, at the high school Interested people are invited to attend. 4;.,