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mSERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" , i > ^ - •* - •"?' •"* i- Volume 81 -- No. 4 McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. JUNE 2. 1955 Ufcfror Cop*! Musin' and Meanderin' . A good sized crowd gathered , at various places along the line of march of Monday's Memorial Day parade to join with participating veterans and other indi- . victuals and organizations in honoring .the war dead. After a full weeik of intermittent rain, the weatherman cooperated to bring sunny skies for a most colorful and impressive parade. The musical groups added that extra touch so necessary to any parade, both wiitlh •their 'bright uniforms and the talent displayed among the membership. Miss Charlotte Hogan of Ringwood, a senior at .the University of Illinois, has been selected for tffce 1955 Danforth Summer Fellowship. As winner of the scholarship, she. will attend Camp Miniwanca, the Christian leadership training camp of the American Youth founld&tion as representative of tfhia state as an outstanding home economics student. Miss Karen Engdahl of McHenry was one of twenty-six first year dental hygiene students who were capped recently in ceremonies held at the University of Iowa at Iowa City. Friends of Miss Mary Lou Fisher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Fisher of Volo, will be happy to learn that she has been elected president of District 1, Student Nurses Association of Cook County, which has thirtythree accredited sdhools and 2,500 student nurses as members. Mary Lou is a junior at the Evanston Sdbool of Nursing, an affiliate of Northwestern university. She is also a candidate from her hospital fto receive the Student Nurse awandi of the year, which will be presented at the state convention, Nov. 2 to 7, in Chicago. It Will be given by Gov. William Stratton to the ^ junior student judged mpst outstanding. FIRST OF SUMMER BAND CONCERTS IN CITY PARK JUNE 8 The *firSt of .the summer series of band concerts, directed by Paul R. Yani^a, will be presented at 8 o'clock Wednesday, June 8, in tfce city park. The program will include the following .selections: "The Star Spangled Banner," march, "Our Director," waltz, "The Band Played On," overture, "The Narrator," selection, "Home on the Range," march, "Tfte Billboard," intermezzo, "Ung Kug Foy Ya," waltz, "H Bacio," overture, "The Bronze Eagle," trombone novelty, "Trombone Toboggan," march, "Connecticut," fox trot, "Margie," a rural medley, "The Hoe Down," "Chaser March" and finale, "God Bless America." ALBERT S. BLAKE COMPLETES 25 YEARS IN GARAGE BUSINESS Glen E., Marimde, 301 Mill Stream Drive, McHenry, was recently initiated into Sigma Alpha Tau at Purdue university. Sigma Alpha Tau is the national honorary organization for students of air transportation. » Marunde is a junior in the Purdue School of Air Transportation and a member of Excalibur club. A quarter of a century in business was chalked up on Wednesday, June 1, when Albert S. Blake completed twenty-five years of service to the driving public. It has been a most successful period of progress which should be a source of pride to the owner. It was on June 1, 1930, that Blake Auto Repair opened on a small scale at 307 E. Pearl street, with two employees. Because of a limitation of space, it was necessary to move a little more ithan three years later to a nearby building at 301 E. Pearl street. In October of 1933, Mr. Blake signed with the Chrysler corporation and took over sales of Dodge and Plymouth cars and Dodge trucks. More space was secured in 1939 when he leased, and later purchased, a building for body and fender refinishing. Progress continued even in the war years and in 1946 he remodeled the garage and added a new service department. * In 1949, a building 'across the street was purchased for use as a warehouse. Today, ten employees servfe the needs of the driving public as Mr. Blake continues -to^ make further plans for an expansion program. fe DONALD C. FREUND GRADUATES JUNE 5 FROM NOTRE DAME Barbara Gilmore of Lakemoor, who has just completed her freshman year 'at Our Lady of Angels academy, Clinton, Iowa, received the alumnae award for scholarship for her class. It was presented at the eighty-fourth annual commencement exercises ^ held May 27. The McHenry Garden club will present its annual style dhoW, luncheon and card party on Wednesday, June 15, at the V.F.W. hall. Tickets are now on sale from any of the members. The rfiow, attractively entitled "A Summer Holiday," will be presented by Betty Nielsen and promises to be aft event every lady will want to attend. A delicious lunch is planned in . a room to be decorated by a committee of club members. No man is so ignorant as the one who is positive he knows. ESTABLISH MUSIC * HONOR SOCIETY AT HIGH SCHOOL The local high school has been honored by becoming the 139th chapter of the Modern Music Masters society. Recently the members of this society 'had the privilege of iheeting the national president, who told them about the ideals and aims of the society. Paul Yanda,- high school music director, is the local sponsor. The n&wly elected officers include Kathleen Freund, president; Jean Blake, vice-president; Diana Pieroni, secretary; Lois Brefeld, treasurer; and Jane Blake, hish, torian. The students were formally initiated in front of the band and orchestra members and the faculty last Thursday, May 26. The new members include Kathleen Anglege, Lois Brefeld, Julie Tonyfin, Jane Blake, Jean Blake, Jean Selsdorf, Kathleen Freund, Audrey Tonyan, Dianne Tonyar.. Joan , Wegener, Diana Pieroni, Virginia Audino, Peg * Whiting, Shirley Conway, Bill Weber, Roberta Wirfs, Gus Unti, Howard Useman and Jim Kohane. A resident of McHenry, Donald C. Freund, son of the A. P. Freunds, will receive a degree at the University of Notre Dame's 110th annual . commencement June 5. Attorney General Herbert Brownell. Jr., will give the commencement address and the Most Rev. John J. Wright, Bishop of Worcester, Mass., will preach the baccalaureate sermon at exercises in the Notre Dame stadium. More than 1,000 graduate and undergraduate degrees will be conferred by Rev. Th«®dore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president of Notre Dame. Donald, who receives the degree of bachelor of» science in commerce, is the husband of the former Joan Nell. y^HARVARD MILK DAY Annual Harvard Milk Day, which draws " many thousands into that community each year, will be held Saturday, June 4, when a colorful parade and other aotivities will taikie place. The previous day, many are expected to gather to witness the cattle show, in which almost 300 animals are entered. The great majority are in the open class show. CITY VOTES ON PROPOSED SEWS) PROJECT JUNE 21 Voters To ^Decide On $160,000 Direct Obligation Bonds - On Tuesday, June 21, the voters of the city of McHenry will be requested to go to the polls and express their opinion on the proposed sewer improvement project contemplated in the city. The voters will be asked to vote on tfre -question of issuing $160,000 direct obligation bonds, which, if approved] by the voters, will finance part, of the .total cost of the improvement. The rest of the cost will be borne by the issuance of Water and Sewer Revenue bonds which will be payable solely out of the earnings from the operation of the Water and Sewer department. It is estimated by the engineers that the total cost of the entire improvement will be approximately $310,000. Based on this figure", it will be necessary to issue $150,Q00 Water and Sewer Revenue bonds. The average tax rate on $160,- 000 direct obligation bonds spread over a 20-year period will be sixteen cents per $100 assessed valuation. If the average assessed valuation of a home owner is $5,000, the cost of this portion of the finance would be $8 a year. If $150,000 revenue bonds are issued, it will be necessary to increase the Water and Sewer rates approximately 75 per cent. If the average user pays at present twenty-five dollars a year for water and sewer, his new bill under this proposed increase will be almost $43.75 per year. The over-all increase for this improvement per year based on the above figures would be about $26.75. Water Rate In reviewing the records, it is found that McHenry has been furnishing water at a lower rate than found in other municipalities. In fact, tih«re has been no increase in rates since the year 1932, when a slight revision was made. Operating costs have increased greatly since that time. The City Council is fac&d with a directive from the State of Illinois Sanitary board in providing more adequate disposal facilities. Enlargement of the present plant must be accomplished before any further extensions will be permitted by the state. This applies to sections now within the city limits as well as acceptance of new arfeas which may be added later. FIRST CLASS IN CHARM SCHOOL HELD TUESDAY The first course in the charm school held in conjunction with the Marine Day queen contest was held Tuesday evening of this week in the high school. Conducting the course was Miss Elaine Morley of Waukegan, who spoke on modeling. Next week, Mrs. Beatrice Newkirk of McHenry will be guest speaker. Her * subject will be proper skin care and tihe use of cosmetics. All classes will begin promptly at 7 o'clock, the next to occur Monday, June 6. The course is open to all Single' girls between the ages of 16 and 23, whether or not they are entered in the contest. Entry blanks may be secured at the Plaindealer office or at the Betty Nielsen store. SPONSORED AT MUSIC CAMP No auto accidents were reported within th» city of McHenry over the huiidsky weekend. These are the two winners of awards given by the Veterans 1 of Foreign Wars post, No. 4600, to talented music pupils in the local junior high school. They are, left to right, Karen Kralowetz and Audrey Albrecht, who will have their tuition paid for one week to the Egyptian Music camp. Both girls appeared as soloists at the McHenry junior high school band concert recently. FORMER McHENRY RESIDENT KILLED BY COAL TRAIN DEDICATE NEW FIRE HOUSE Bertie Vernor, 75, of' SlaTem, was killed by a Chicago-bound North Western coal train ai.43»e Deerpath avenue crossing in Lake Forest early -this we^k. She formerly made her home .in McHenry. Witnesses said dhp walked^ itround lowered crossing: &Eties> apparently saw the approaching train as she stood on the traces and when she attempted to turn back her foot was caught between a rail and a wooden platform. According to . relatives, /ihe had faulty hearing and it is believed she failed to hear tiie warning whistle of the train. McHENRY FARMER AMONG THREE IN COUNTY HONORED The Woodstock Jaycees 'will hold a dinner to honor the tj^ree McHenry county farmiers . were recently nominated for the "Four Outstanding Farmetp" contest sponsored by the National Jaycees and the American Petroleum institute. . Invited as dinner guests of the Woodstock Jaycees will be "Chuck" Weingart of McHenry, Harvey Fedrowitz of Marengo, and Elmer Hill of Ca/ry. AW three farmers, under the age of 35, were candidates in the contest where Harvey Fedrowitz was judged the district winner from Northern Illinois. The Jaycee dinner will take place Tuesday night, June 7, At 7:30 in the Farm Bureau build* ing in Woodstock. Photo by Kolin This picture was taken last Sunday evening during the dedication of the ne\v fire house at the corner of Elm street and Richmond road. Left to right are Fire Chief Harold Hobbs, Earl R. -Walsh, who served as master of ceremonies; Gertrude Barbian of the V.F.W., Rt. Rev. Msgr. C. S. Nix, who officiated at the dedication; and Roy Morrison, commander of the V.F.W. PAROCHIAL GRADUATIONS Graduation of St. Patrick's school eightih' grade -pupils will take place at 4:15 o'clock next Sunday, June 5, in the church. 'At the 8:30 o'clock mass at Si. Mary's church the same day, the eightih grade of that school Will receive diplomas. REAL ESTATE MEETING Last week, representatives of seventeen county, city and area real estate boards, 200 in number, mot at St. Charles with the Pox Valley board to hear the president of the Illinois State board, Dominic A. Romano. Mr. ttomano confined his remarks to an outline of the aims and responsibilities of realtors SB expressed in the national code of pihics, stressing particularly the putting of land to its best utilization. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Mathews of Wonder Lake were among those in attendance. Proceed With PlansfFor Erection Of New County M^fhoricrlHospital ' News About Our Servicemen What is .the status of the Memorial Hospital for McHenry County expansion program? "We are moving altae&d. We have directed our architects to proceed with plans. We, have obtained a definite commitment for federal assistance, atgd we are enthusiastic about the progress of this major undertaking," William Tittle, president of the county-wide hospital, said today. During the campaign for expansion funds, Tittle said the board had planned for a building program of $750,000, based on pledges of $375,000. However, the Federal Hill-Burton funds that have been established to make up the difference .between pledges and construction costs have proved insufficient to meet tffre needs of all areas qualified for federal assistance because of the demand for hospital facilities throughout the state. "We have been allotted a pro rata amount," explained Tittle. "We have been given a firm commitment of $220,100, based upon a minimum construction cost of $660,110." The board has directed the architectural firm of Ganster and Henninghainen, Waukegan, to proceed with plans for the addition to Memorial hospital. The architects indicate the new hospital will be short of the 75- bed goal, but that a modern, serviceable hospital with between 60 and 65 beds can be erected. Bang.k o.k , T_h .i al, and, -- R~ ona,ld, Destroy Old Wing j Hieber, seaman, USN, son of Plans call for the tearing down j Mr. and Mrs. Herbert W. Hieber of the old wing of the present of Route 2, McHenry, aboard the structure. The 24-bed wing erect- j USS Gregory, has completed a ed in 1936 will be an integral j seven-day visit to the Thailand part t>f the modern new hospital, i capitol. Four ships of Destroyed A total of forty beta, therefore. | Division 17 now on patrol and will be added. j training iduty with the 7th Fleet Tittle and other hospital offi- in the Western Pacific stopped Michael Vertucci, 57, a resident of Lakemoor and a foreman for the Homak Manufacturing company, Chicago, was reported shot and seriously wounded last Saturday by a former employee. He was wounded in the abdomen and taken to a Chicago hospital. Booke 'Lanier of Chicago was apprehq^ded shortly after the shooting toy Stockyards police amdi is said to be held on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. Ve?tucci and his wife (have I'eside^ in the Lakemoor comjlfinuhjity for several years. According tto a report of the incident, Lanier returned to the plant Saturday and was ordered from the premises by Vertucci, who was handling a spray paint gun. Lanier opened fire but when his victim fell he sprayed paint on Lanier, making it easy for police to apprehend him. Clarence Feiereisel has returned after serving fourteen months in Germany and has been discharged from the Army. On a visit to the Plaindealer office to express thaniks for receiving the paper each week, the young man said he expects to go into the teaching profession next fall. Clarence graduated from the University of Illinois prior to entering service. From Major L. B. Murphy and family in Karlsruhe, Germany, comes titoe following letter: "I want at this time to express my deepest appreciation and gratitude to yourselves and the American Legion for making possible our receipt of yoiy: paper. It .has been a most welcome breath of home and has enabled JJ8 to k^ep posted on all local events. f "We are departing from Europe for home this coming Week and will be seeing you all soon. "My next permanent aiddress will be U.S. Army Hospital, 4050 ASU, Fort Sill, Okla." cials are meeting with' Jerome Ray, chief of the Bureau of Hospitals, state of Illinois, in Springfield today to get approval of plans. Members of the board have made several trips .to the State Department of Public Health to develop the plans and program of construction work. for rest and recreation. TThe crews had the opportunity to visit the Royal Palace Grounds, go through the Wat Rhar Keo with its Emerald Buddha, and visit Wat Po, the most extensive temple in Bangkok during their stay. Destroyer Division 17 is sched- "One requirement we must i return to its home port meet is that at the time of let- j Qf San Diego, Calif., in early ting construction contracts, we: must have either all of our por- ' tion of the money in cash or in cash and a loan commitment to substantiate the balance of unpaid pledges," Tittle continued. "Pledges are now coming in and it is important that the community continue in its effort to fulfill all pledges." Tittle added that Rep. A. B ' to Spokane, Wash. McConnell and Sen. Robert Mc-( ~ Clory of this 'district gave their Al/C Richard Adams of Ft support to the board of directors • Belvoir, Va., spent the weekend in obtaining the maximum a- with his parents, Mr. and Mrs mount of federal funds available i Mathfas Adams. James Molitor, son of Mr. and Mrs." John Molitor of Lilymoor, returned from England about ten day® ago after spending eighteen months overseas. He will be home for three weeks, after which he will report LAKEMOOR MAN SHOT BY FORMER EMPLOYEE SUNDAY WE OFFER YOU CONGRATULATIONS Friends of Mis. Gertrude Maronde, and of her daughter, Mrs. Mathias J. Donkel, of McCullom Lake, this week offered Mrs. Maronde congratulations on the occasion of her ninetieth birthday anniversary, wihch occurred June 1. ' Open house in her honor will be held at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Paul Furlong, in Evanston, on Sunday, June 5. ^ Mrs. Maronde is well known here, having spent many summers at the home of her daughter. When her (husband Charles, was living, they made their home in the Fox Lake area but made McHenry headquarters for all of their shopping needs. She is the eldest niece of Carl Schurz, statesman and Army general after whom Chicago's northwest side high school was" named. Mrs. Maronde was born in 1865 in Germany and made tlhe long and stormy boat ride across the ocean when she was 18. She went directly to Chicago, where she has since spent most of her time. She still remembers the turmoil caused in a Chicago courtroom the day she was married. The judge was in the middle of a trial when Miss Schurz and Oharles Maronde entered to be married. The judge performed the ceremony and then resumed tl\p trial hearing. BEACH FUND Just two dollars was received in the beach fund last week and it is neces&ry th$t $600 be realized. by June 15 or there will be no protection there this summer. Interested persons should send contributions to Beach Fund, McHenry, 111. UNIVERSITY GRADUATE Carla M. Orthwein of Shalimar subdivision was graduated May 29 with a class of 200 students from Valparaiso university. Miss Orthwein, -daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Orthwein, majored in business in the College of Arts and Sciences. Send your contributions to the beach fund. EIGHTY-TWO RECEIVE DIPLOMAS AT HI6H SCHOOL COMMEMCEMBIT OM JUNE 3; SET JUNIOR HIGH GRADUATION !v-^. • If DEKALB MAN TO BE GUEST SPEAKER FOR EIGHTH GRADERS Eighty-one pupils in the junior high school will graduate in exercises which will take place tonight, Thursday, June 2, in the high school auditorium at 8:15 o'clock. # The processional will be played by the junior high band, under direction of Paul Raasch, after which the young musicians will play "The New Yorker," "Anchors Aweigh" and "Sunset Memories." Patrol awards will be made by M. L. Schoenholtz, after which Commander Robert Conway will present awards to the boy and girl judged outstanding for leadership, scholarship, etc. William Burfeindt, Jr., president of the Chamber of Commerce, will officiate at the presentation of that organization's awards. Guest speaker will be Eugene B. Grant, Ph.D., of Northern Illinois State Teachers college at DeKalb. Supt. C. H. Duker will present the diplomas to close the program. Following are the 1955 graduates: Jerry Acerrano, Dick Andersen, Judy Anderson, Gary Baseley, Judy Baur, Anita Beckenbaugh, Hildegard Bock, Judy Bdbl, Kenneth Booster, Kay Bucher, Susan Cartan, Stanley Christian, Kenneth Clark, Thomas Claybaugh, Judy Colberg, Robert Cooper, Ronald Creutz, Karen Dresdow, George Emrich, Deanne Enslow, Addie Felmeten, Anthony Freels. Also, John Hansen, Michael Hansen, James Harding, DOnald HerSfies, Noel Hinspatef, Bruce Hintze, Anthony Hocin, Roberta Hollenbach, Charlotte Houda, Laurel Huedkstaedt, Ruth Ann Hunter, Lynn Ibsh, Timothy Jacks, Terry Jolitz, George Kawell, Clifford Klehl, Hugh Kirk, William Kirk, Elizabeth Kosup, George Krickl, Elaine Lasco, Ricfcard Lasco, John Lav> in, Patricia Lavin, Odell Malone, Roger May, Patsy McCracken, Joy Meister, Richard Mencel, John Miller, Walter Morris, John Moss, Ronald Nelsen, David Nelson, Jerry Nystrom. Also, John O'Brien, Joan Olson, James Petersen, Kathleen Polinski, Kenneth Pope, Diane Rietesel, Cynthia Rourke, Jack Schaefer, Inge Scholz, Charles Schuringa, Brunhilde Schwanke, JultJy Small, Eleanore Springman, James Stella, Larry Swedo, Mary Ann Swenski, Ruth Ann Tabor, James Ullrich, Judy Vacondio, Elvi Vann, Sally Wessles, Richard Wik and Grace Weidemann. Ten Drivers Fined For Speeding During Week Ten drivers were fined for speeding in the city during the .past week. They were Anthony Schaefer of Rt. 1, Vernon Roewer of Crystal Lake, Terry Thompson and Everett Whaples of Woodstock, Roy Reckwerdt of Island Lake, Bonnie M. Franz of Crystal Lake, David Bollweg of Lake Geneva, Wis., Josepih Himpelman of Rt. 1, Gladys Flicek of Rt. 4 and Fred J. Meyers of First avenue. Three minors were fined after police found them in possession of liquor in their cars. Graduates Given * Honor Awards -« The thirty-fifth annual commencement exercise will be iield in the McHenry Community high school gymnasium on Friday evening, June 3, at 8:15 o'clock. Eighty-two seniors will take part In the impressive march, the last program honoring the 1955 class. Prior to the processional, which will he the "Priests March from 'Atfialia'" by Mendelssohn, the school orchestra, under direction of Paul R. Yanda, will play an overture, "Oracle." The coveted Legion ^awards for the students chosen as outstanding in scholarship, courage, lead" iiii llliflil •ii PROF. MICHAEL KLEIN ership anid other qualities will be made by Commander Robert J. Conway. These are the oldest of the honor awards to be given. Chamber of Commerce award® wUl be presented by President , William Burfeindt, Jr. The Stu- . dent Council scholarship wiH be . explained^ and presented t>y Jcfiaf Huff, .president <*t. 0he oqsaniasir^ tion next year. v The main address of the eve»v ning witl be given tiy Professor Michael Klein, lawyer, human relations specialist and lecture& of Middleton, Wis. ^ , In the-Army, he founded and edited an eight-page, tabloid size : Army paper called "The Sourdough Sentinel." He lectured foe Morale Services on personal adjustment problems; made surveys on Army morale; and pre- * pared reports making recommendations as to the elimination of sources of low morale. His lectures for the War de-- partment took him to the Aleutian Islands, The Alaska mainland and to many camps and hospitals in the States. With tflse permission of the War department he conducted two radio programs while overseas. Since his discharge from the service he has been lecturing before school assemblies, civic, service. . church and industrial organizations. Recently Mr. Klein re- - ceived his master of laws degree and has been admitted to the Bar of Wisconsin. Many years ago he practiced law in New ,: Jersey. Honor awards for outstanding ' scholarship will be made by Principal- Carl Buckner, after which Supt. C. H. Duker will be (Continued on Page 8) PLAN CLASS REUNION Shown here looking over the roster of their former classmates whom they'll be seeing, some of them for the first time, since graduation from Chicago's Carl Schurz high school in June, 1930, are Class President Harry P. Stinespring and Vice- President. Mae Marty, They've long since become Mr. and Mrs., however, and the popular couple now reside at Pistakee Bay with their four children. Last year they served as Co-Presidents of Community P.T.A. , The twenty-fifth anniversary reunion of their <Jass_w»U W* place Saturday, June 4, at the River Forest Golf dub la