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y" ' 1 *>*<*•* * " iteiiSc • -I •,:• "V41 ; #• 5 ,.i - | I ; *\.."*' • :/•.. '•'-'4' .) M wSERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Volume 80 -- No. 38 McHENgY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. JANUARY 27. 1955 10c P«r Cap# MOTHERS MARCH ON POLIO IN CITY TONIGHT ^ " • " »m m m m m m m m m m m m m m i mm • S Musin' and M&ariderin' It is interesting to note that in the period from Sept. 15 to Jan. 15, a total of ninety-two new pupils have been enrolled in tone public grade schools of Mc- Henry. Among 1,952 University of Illinois students ending, final examinations this week who are candidates for mid-year degrees is Roger L. Wilbrandt of Mc- Henry, who receives his AM degree. The total includes 658 candidates for bachelor's degrees and 394 for advanced degrees. There will be no mid-year Commencement, but on Feb. 6 an informal convocation will be held followed by a reception by Pres. Lloyd Morey and Mrs. Morey., We expect another "June in January" (song this year of 1955. After watching lilac buds open iji front of our eyes, word came from Mrs. Erich Dorsdh of Shalimar subdivision last Thursday * afternoon that her tulips on the west side of the house were peaking up an inch and a half above the earth's surface. Miss Patsy GoranSon of Mc- Culk>m Lake has been initiated into Pi Kappa Sigma, national social sorority at Northern Illinois State Teachers college. Patsy is a 1953 graduate of the McHenry high sdhool. Miss Mary Nye, daughter of Mr. audi Mrs. Harvey Nye and ja freshman at Northern Illinois State Teachers college, has beepr • pasted fTeasurer of ,her . clii*;-( # 'She has «leo been fleeted for tliu cheert'eadLug squau there. . Mary will serve as a junior varsity cheerleader for the remainder of the current school „ year but will be moved up to the varsity sqtiad next year. She was a cheerleader at M.C.H.S. during her high school days. We understand a new threechair barbershop will open at 122 Riverside Drive on Feb. 3. More details will appear in next week's issue. McHenry county has been assigned an annual quota of $2,777,000 for sales of Series E and H savings bonds, according to Harold J. Bacon of Crystal Lake, general county chairman ^of the savings bond committee. ILLINOIS BELL APPLIES FOR NEW HEARING ON RATES Forty-seven errors in the Illinois Commerce Commission order, issued Jan. 15 denying any increase in phone rates, were cited by Illinois Bell Telephone company attorneys in an application for a rehearing of the case. Illinois Bell filed its request for a $24,900,000 a year rate increase -- to net the company $11,250,000 annually -- on Feb. 19, 1954. At the same time the company asked approval of toll- . free, extended local calling areas for most Illinois towns served by the company. Both requests were denied. The Commission held hearings on 113 days and the transcript of the case filled 12,235 typed pages. The Commission has 20 days in which to grant or deny a rehearing. COMMUNITY SADDENED FOUR DEATHS Untimely Passing Of Mrs. Hollowell At 39 Is Mourned The entire community was shocked last Friday morning, Jan. 21, to learn of the unexpected passing of Marguerite Johnson Hollowell, 39, of 427 Jefferson, street, Elgin. She passed on at Sherman hospital following an illness of several days. The former Marguerite Johnson was born in McHenry and had calleC9 this her home until her marriage to Clyde Hollowell, Jr., of MaywOod on Oct. 18, 1951. The deceased was born Aug. MOLLOWELI^ Rural Carrier Position Open At Spring Grove The United States Civil Service commission has announced an examination to fill the position of rural carrier for the post 0 office at Spring Grove. Applicants for this examination must actually reside within the delivery of the post office and must have so resided for one year next preceding the closing date for receipt of applications. Age limits, waivea for persons entitled to veteran preference, are from 18 to 50. Full information and application forms may be obtained at the above-mentioned post office or from the commission's Washington office. Applications must be filed witih the U.S. Civil Ser- • vice Commission, Washington 25, D.C., and must be received or postmarked not later, than Feb. 15, 1955. 16, 1W5, the only-" d&ughter <M Mr. and Mrs. George H. Johnson. Sne attended the local schools, being active in music, and graduated from the McHenry high school in 1933. She later attended Northern Illinois State Teachers college at DeKalb, receiving her degree in 1940. Her first teaching assignment in the, home economics field was at Grant high school, Fox Lake, which she left in 1943 to become a member of the WAVES. Serving for two years, she returned home the same month her brothers were discharged from service, in November of 1945. Until the time of her marriage, she again took up a teaching career in the Wheaton Junior high school. Mrs. Hollowell was loyal to the teachings of Christian Science and was a member of Fox River Valley camp, R.N.A., at McHenry. She was an excellent homemaker, her interests centering in her family. A host of friends acquired through the years join in mourning her untimely passing. Survivors include her husband, Clyde, her parents and two brothers, George E. of Skokirf and Frank at home. Services were held at the Peter M. Justen funeral home at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, where Rev. J. Elliott Corbett of the community Methodist church conducted last rites. Burial was in Woodland cemetery, where she was laid to rest with the remains of her infant son. Kathryn MoCormick Mrs. Kathryn McCormick, 69, who lived on Richmond Road, died last Friday, Jan. 21, in Oak Park hospital. She had been ill only a short time. The McCormlcks, for thirty years residents of Chicago's south side, had more recently lived at 2819 N. 77th, Elmwood Park, before coming to McHenry to make their home. He was a retired Chicago fireman. Survivors include the husband, Edward; a son, John; a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Saunders; and six grandchildren. The body rested at the chapel at 7600 W. Grand, Elmwood Park, until 10:30 Monday morning, when last rites were conducted from St. Celestine church, with interment in St Joseph's cemetery, River Grove. ^ Frank IRelss Frank Reiss, 59, of Wonder Lake, father of Mrs. Shirley Ballowe of McHenry, died last Saturday, Jan. 22, at Memorial hospital. Death followed a six months' illness. Mr. Reiss ih&d been a machinist at Johnson Outboard Motors in Waukegan. He was well Moose Lodge To Give Talent Show The McHenry Moose lodge has announced that arrangements have been completed for the presentation of a big musical variety show called "Holiday Ahoy." The show will be staged at the McHenry high school on the nights of Feb. 3 and 4. The entire action of the show takes place at the dockside of the good ship •'Holiday'* under the command of Captain Chris Carver, who has travelled all over the world and received great recognition and many commendations. The gags and hi-jinks start when the curtain opens and are kept at a high pitch by those two gobs, Shipwreck Kelly and Singapore Sam. Twenty-four 'teen-agers appear as. the chorus girls with their tricky routines and catchy songs. Other scenes include a skit featuring the girls of all nations, a chorus of Fiji Island beauties and the captain's march to the cabin. A professional directcr who has had special training is now in McHenry working on the production. Names of members of the cast will appear in next week's issue of. the Plaindealer. Tickets are now available from Moose members. Reserved seats may be secured at no extra cost by taking tickets to the McHenry Bakery. Since there are only a limited number available, reservations should be made soon after this Thursday noon. Support the March of Dimes MARCH RED CROSS GOAL IN COUNTY SET FOR $27,000 A 1955 drive goal of $27,000 for the Red Cross in McHenry, county was announced at a meeting of the chapter, board at headquarters in Woodstock thte past week. J[ames Irving of Crystal lake, will again head the county can& paign. During the meeting, he and Fred T. Ferris of Woodstock, county Red Cross chairT man, discussed the advisability of holding the campaign over a; period of one week, beginning March 1. Included among those present were Gertrude Barbian, McHenry chairman, and Audrey Glos* son and Verona Kent, fund coohairmen. Mrs. Marion Phinney, executive director, and Mrs. Catheryne Breytspraak, her assistant, told of the increase in amount of work in the county and the great need of home service today when three million men are still in service. Mrs. Phinney added that 350 were certified in this project during 1954, with a record Of 1,184 in the county certified during the past four years. L Five In Family Hurt In Accidents LIGHT CONTROL Modern controls were in* stalled this week to complete McHenry's new street lighting system. This electric eye control system is designed to replace time clocks and hand control systems. The electric eye is set in such a manner as to automatically turn on the lights when a certain degree of darkness sets in. Support the March of Dimes (Continued on Page 8). PROGRESSIVE PLANS FOR YEAR TOLD AT ANNUAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INSTALLATION MONDAY , Word was received on Wednes-. day by McHenry relatives of an auto accident at Anna City, HI., irt which four local folks were injured. Mr. and Mrs. E. Joseph Bousser, who own the Candy Box on Hflm street, their daughter, Mfcrya, and Mrs. Bousser's mother, Mrs. Grace Sweeney, were returning from Florida when the accident occurred. According to information received by phone, relatives learned that the ihead-on collision occurred when an oncoming car failed to pass another vehicle and struck the Bousser auto. Mr. Bousser sustained a broken leg and other injuries. The others suffered cuts and shock. On Monday night of this week, a brother-in-law of the Boussers, Eugene Dobyns, suffered cuts and shock, along with three passengers, George and Dorothy Halbauer and Ray Mack of Wonder Lake, in a collision wihich occurred on Rt. 120, . between McHenry and Waukegan. Another car, travelling in the opposite direction, skidded on the slippery pavement during the snow storm and into the path of the Dobyns auto. News Abort Our Servicemen Close to 100 members and guests were in attendance at the annual Chamber of Commerce installation service and dinner at the Legion Home last Monday evening. Members of the Legion, auxiliary unit were in charge of preparing and serving the delicious repast. Rev. Fr. John Reuland gave the invocation, after which Dan Justen, past president, welcomed the large assemblage and then introduced retiring officers and directors, including John Looze, secretary; Mary Kauss, treasurer; Albert S. Blake and Jack Buckie, directors. Mrs. Kauss remains as a director although she gives up her post as an officer. Mayor George P. Freund was called upon to speak and he cited the many accomplishments of the Chamber during the past year. He also presented plans of the City Council for the year in the way of improvements and progress of interest to the community. He further stressed the importance of the Chamber of Commerce and City Council working in close cooperation on civic projects. Outline Plans William Burfeindt, Jr., newly elected president of the organization, was then introduced. He spoke enthusiastically of plans for an active and progressive year, pointing out tihe importance of the cooperation of all members for a successful program of any kind. He also stressed the importance of the entire membership working with committee chairmen to accomplish the aims of the organization. As a good start to getting the year's program in motion, an interested membership heard committee reports. As membership chairman, A J. Wirtz introduced new business men in the city, namely, Guy White, new owner of ntzgerald's Men's store; Otto Heinz, owner of the McHenry Department store; and M*. and Mrs. Louis Consago, managers of the new McHenry theatre. Representing the retail merchants, Harry Dean reported on a previous meeting of his committee and reminded those present that Dollar Days will be Feb. 11 and 12. Mr. Dean thanked the City Council and Mayor Freund for their cooperation in allowing free parking in the business sections on both days. He adfied the hope that merchants would cooperate by hot allowing employees to Use this parking space. Retail Representatives He reminded business men present that each has a representative from his section of the city on the retail merchants committee and urged that they contact that representative so that suggestions they have migiht be brought up for discussion at committee meetings. Industrial Chairman Al Weiss stressed the need for re-zoning industrial sites and the desire for securing new industry. His committee plans to make a survey of property - now zoned for industrial purposes and secure information concerning available facilities and leases to pass on to anyone interested in setting up in business here. He further stated it was the aim of the committee to bring at least one new industry to McHenry during the coming year. -Floyd Covalt, representing the civic affairs committee, presented interesting plans for that group, members to work in cooperation witih the City Council on possible plans for widening Elm street and for securing new "stop and go" signs for Che corner of Green and Elm streets. They also hope to have a new pump installed near the skating pond to facilitate flooding and thus provide better skating for McHenry's young people. Park Improvement ' Work will also be undertaken on transferring ownership of the city park from McHenry and Lake counties to city ownership. Plans are under way, too, for beautifying the park, with the hope that new equipment may be installed. Only, one motion on an item of business was made when it was suggested that a-representative be sent to the National Chamber of Commerce industrial work-shop meeting at Des Moines, Iowa, an Feb. 3 and 4. Atty. R. A. Stueben, secretarytreasurer of tfce organization, was named as local representative. He hopes to bring back new ideas concerning the preparation of a community for industry and a solution to problems which accompany such an undertaking. A report on this national "workshop will be made by Mr. Stueben at the February Chamber of Commerce meeting. Because of driving conditions in the Chicago area, only one member of The Chicagoans, male quartet scheduled to perform, was able to be present. However, the program chairman was able to secure Ida Ann Quinlan, talented pianist, who graciously consented to accompany Clayton Sears and also gave of her talent in providing accompaniment for community singing. Sgt. Walter J. Kalemba, USMC, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kalemba of Rt. 5, McHenry, has been granted an early release by the commandant of the Marine conps to attend Lake forest college beginning in Feb* r-?m- . Kalemba is currently assigned to fiscal branch as noncommissioned officer in charge of the reserve section in one of the biggest disbursing offices in the Marine Corps. Kalemba, who entered the Naval service March 10, 1952, reported aboard the Marine Corps supply center, Albany, Ga,, in April, 1953, from tihe Sixth Marines, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Before entering the Marine Corps he was employed by National Tea company in McHenry. From Germany comes a letter from Pvt. Thomas J. Adams, in which he expresses his thanks for the paper, pvt. Adams is in att engineering company and describes it as "a pretty good set-up." He is stationed near Kenneth Karls of McHenry. M/Sgt. James Doherty, wife ftnd son, Jimmy Joe, of March field, Riverside, Calif., are spending a few weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Doherty, before leaving for England, where he has been transferred. PASSENGER SLIGHTLY INJURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT FRIDAY A minor accident was reported on Riverside Drive, McHenry, on Friday. Wayne T. Smith of Johnsburg, travelling in back of an auto driven by Clarence Niesen, attempted to pass the Niesen car just as it was turning into the driveway. The Smith vehicle skidded on ice and struck the other auto before crashing into a utility pole. Mrs. Angela .Smith, wife of the driver, was slightly injured In the crash. Car* Stolen From Aurora Man Recovered In City A car stolen from E. D. Jones of Aurora on Dec. 14 was found in the parking lot west of the local North Western depot by McHenry police officers on Sunday. It was not known just how many hours the car had been there before it was noticed. On contacting the proper state department, it was learned that a report of the theft had not been made. APRIL 5 CANDIDATES Anhounc e m en t was made this week that four local men will be seeking reelection at the polls on April 5. Math Schmitt seeks another term as supervisor and LeRoy Smith and Carl Hallstrom, the latter of Wonder Lake, will run for reelection as assistant supervisors. Chuck Miller, pres« ent road commissioner, will Rgain be a candidate for that office. REV. J. E. CORBETT PARTICIPATED IN U. N. SEMINAR Rev, J. Elliott Corbett of 306 Main street was among twentyfive Methpdist ministers and their wives from the Rock River conference participating in a United Nations seminar this week in New York City. Sponsored by the Board of World Peace of the Methodist church, the seminar included visits to the United Nations meetings, discussion groups and sightseeing tours. The seminar is part of the Methodist Crusade for Wocld Order, which will be emphasized in February in all Methodist churches. Leadership for this educational project in part was provided by Dr. Ralph Bunch, Dr. Ben Cohen, Dr. William Agar, assistant director to Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold, and also representatives from France, India and Yugoslavia. One session held at Christ church was led by Dr. Ralph Sockman. Mr. Corbett will report to the congregation next Sunday morning on "The Prospects for Peace." JEWELRY ROBBERS GET SENTENCE OF 7 TO 15 YEARS Robert Lee, 28, and Walter Leszcynski, 24, were sentenced to serve from seven to fifteen years each in the state penitentiary at Joliet by Judge William M. Carroll last weekend. They had pleaded guilty to armed robbery. Lee, formerly of > Woodstock, said Leszcynski, of Chicago, held up the Peck jewelry store in Marengo on Dec. 23 and took $3,000 in jewelry and money. The two were armed at the time. They were later arrested in Chicago,. ^ r Sentence was also passed on James Curtis, 24, of union, under indictment for burglary and larceny. He was given a term in the state prison from Jthree to seven years. At the time of his arrest, Curtis was on parole from the Pontiac prison. He.had been convicted on previous indictments of burglary and larceny and use of the confidence game. LINCOLN DAY DINNER Hon. Henry L. Cowlin of Crystal Lake, chairman of the McHenry county Republican Central committee, has been named local chairman of the fifty-eighth statewide Lincoln Day Dinner. VOLUNTEER WOMEN WORKERS CANVASS HOMES X McHENRY AFTER 7 PM; • TWO BENEFITS FOR P0U0 PLANNED I SAFETY ADVICE GIVEN BY EXPERT AT FARM-HOME DAY The Importance of thinking when you are driving was stressed by Arthur Henderson, representative of the safety department of a leading casualty company, when he spoke before a large crowd at the main session of Farm and Home day in Woodstock last Friday afternoon. Mr. Henderson spoke of the necessity of considering the visibility, the condition of the highway and of your own physical condition rather - than the time at which you are to arrive at your destination. He added that 30 per cent of all accidents are caused by excessive speed. He related in an interesting manner how his company has" been conducting a safety canv paign in schools throughout the country, in which the use of a reaction test provided amazing results. He presented statistics to show the amount of time it takes to stop under various speeds, including 40 feet at 20 milflB an hour; 67 feet at 30 miles an hour and 253 feet at 60 miles an hour. In addition to Mr. Henderson's talk, informational meetings on agriculture and home economics drew large numbers of persons during the morning and early afternoon > sessions. YOUTHS HELD BY AUTHORITIES AFTER TRAVELLING WEST Two county youths, including one from the McHenry community, were being held this week in Sapulpa, Okla., until authorities learned whether or not action would be taken against one of them by his father. The youths are Fred Zellhofer, Jr., 20, of Huntley, and Glenn Ritzert, 18, of rural McHenry. They were said to have left their homes several days previously in a car owned by Fred Zellhofer, Sr. Zelltoofer was reported to have sworn out a warrant for his son, charging him with taking his car without consent. Elect Officers And Seven New Directors Of Hospital Association COUNTY YOUTH KILLED IN SECOND FATAL CRASH OF '55 The second fatal auto accident of the yew in McHenry county occurred last Saturday morning, Jan. 22, about 2:30 o'colck when Richard Leonard, 22, of Woodstock, was killed instantly in an accident which occurred on the corner of South street and Lake avenue. Leonard was riding in a car driven by John Nihan, ?0, of Woodstock, who was reported in critical condition after suffering fractures and shock. The youth, son of the Harold Leonards, was a veteran of three years service with the Marines in Korea and was discharged less than a year ago. According to police who investigated, the Nihan auto failed to make the turn on Lake avenue and smashed into the side of a service station before hitting a tree. Funeral rites, were held on Tuesday. MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR ANNUAL FATHER, SON SCOUT BANQUET The annual Scout father-son banquet will be held in the high school cajfeteria on Saturday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 o'clock. An exceptionally fine program been planned, by the committee, with a well known authority on Scouting scheduled to be guest speaker. A large turn-out is expected by those in charge of banquet details. More information on tohe program will be included in future issues of the Plaindealer. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Bruce and their 9-year-old daughter are spending three weeks at Hallandale Beach, Fla, At the annual meeting of the McHenry County Memorial Hospital association, held in Woodstock last Thursday evening, new officers were elected, as well as seven directors for three-year terms. William Tittle was re-elected president of the board, to be assisted by Rev. Robert L. Hooker, first vice-president; William J. Burfeindt, Jr., of McHenry, second vice-president; Russell Reimer of Woodstock, secretary; and Don Still of Woodstock, treasurer. Mr." Tittle was acclaimed by those in attendance for the work he had accomplished in the campaign for funds for the hospital during the past year. Directors named at the meeting were Carl Hallstrom and Horace Wagner of Wonder Lake, William Burfeindt and Don Johnson of McHenry, Lynn Renne of Crystal Lake and A. L. Bakkom of Hebron. Mrs. A. B. McConnell was elected to represent the woman's auxiliary of the hospital. An annual comparison report for the hospital for 1953 and 1954 was made known and reveals interesting faots concerning the steady rise in number of persons using the hospital each year. The report includes the following information, which gives the 1953 figure first: Total patients admitted, 2,147 and 2,575; total hospital days, 13,538 and 19,397; daily average of patients, 37.1 and 39.9; average length of stay per patient, 6.1 to 6.3; percentage of occupancy, 82.4 and 87.3 per cent; total surgical cases, 760 and 893. Total emergency room cases, 631 and 728; total anesthetics, 1,312 and 1,418; total births, 559 and 521; total laboratory tests, 16,183 and 16,667; total x-ray procedures, 2,365 and 2,454; total meals served, 64,676 and 65,546. Only a few hours remain before the annual Mothers Waw^ on Polio, conducted locally and throughout the nation in eolH nection with the March of Dimes drive. At 7 o'colck tonight, Thursday* Jan. 27, porch lights throughout the city and sui rounding area will be turned on to indicate the desire of thfe folks who live there to donate to this worthwhile campaign. As stated last week, members of the Moose lodge will drive on the less brightly lighted streets to act as a patrol during the hours the women are making their solicitations. At the cott» elusion of solicitation in their assigned areas, the ladies will report to the Legion Home, where they will then be served coffee and doughnuts. Business areas are also to be canvassed during this week. Chairmen include Herb Reihansperger, Dan Justen, Clarence Niesen,' Jerry Zimmermann, Warren Kuhlmann and Joe Gausden for the Main street and surrounding business area; Kenneth Hamsher, Donald Doherty, Harry Dean and Sam Liebsohn on Green street; and John Thennes and Richard Jager, Riverside Drive, Two benefits for • the fund were reported to Chairman Ray McGee this On Wednesday evening, Feb. at 8 o'clock, the Legion is ranging ' a public benefit party* with entire proceeds to go to the March of Dimes. Next Saturday night, Jan. 29, at 8 o'clock; the Moose lodge is sponsoring % dance, also open to the public. -' Personal checks have been aer riving all week, according to McGee, indicating the same generosity on the part of McHenry (residents which has al* ways been characteristic of their response to an appeal for help. The first check from' an organization was one for twenty-five dollars from the V.F.W. auxiliary unit. Collections are being taken in all local schools this week also* with Mrs. Joanne Rulien in charge. Polio prevention and other vital National Foundation programs will require $64,000,000 to be raised in the January March of Dimes, according to Basil O'Connor, president. "The emergency March of Dimes raised approximately onehalf of the $20,000,000 needed which enabled us to meet only part of our committments," Mr. O'Connor said. "Fortunately, the National Foundation was able to cut back its gamma globulin purchases by $4,000,000 leaving $6,000,000 due on that committment. This is included in the gross of $64,000,000 to be this month." Charlotte Hogan In Public Relations Rola Home economics students enrolled at the University of Illinois will take on the role of public relations personnel when they return to their homes between semesters, Jan. 31 to FrfK 4. McHenry's guest will be Chat* lotte Hogan of Ringwood. «hA is one of seventy-two gixtt who gave volunteered to spend time during their vacation telling high school girls in Illinois about home economics in particular. Mrs. Charles Dowe and Mt* Art Smith visited their sister# Mrs. Tillie Smith, in St. Joseph's hospital, Elgin, Monday afternoon, where she is seriously ill. MARCH OF DIMES FIGHT I N F A N T I L E PARALYSIS JANUARY 3-31