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v&>wX f.'rjr n»Hff^rf, "^{^; .' v • ,. . .» .. LlL_ L_ \ r.-.-vsv* H': . s- . f f" stK^«(j • ijHSf. ^ "^W® I?- w \-» » ' ~v • "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Volume 81 -- No. 22 McHENRY. ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. OCTOBER 6. 1955 10c Per Copf 0. L S. Chapter iS ---- -- 1 -- i : 1: 50th Anniversary i f Musin1 _ • * i | and | a Meanderin' • '•••••..••'•a---... m*mmm J We attended a luncheon meeting of the Crystal Lake Kiwanis last Tuesday noon, at which members of the county presswere honored during National Newspaper Week. Guest speaker of the day was ^-John L. McGehee, director of £he public relations department of Kiwanis International, who talked in a most interesting manner on the service provided in sper cific cases by a free press; also, some of the threats to that freedom which have occurred throughout this country's history. A fine dinner and an excellent program for whicl) the press is grateful to one of the nation's best service organizations. Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Muska are due to arrive today from Europe, where they have been vacationing. A card from Paris describes the city as "a wonderl^ ful place to be for awhile," indicating that the Muskas will be happy to get home even though they have had a" most enjoyable trip. Mrs. W. B. Andrews and Mrs. Amanda Freund are still looking for an explanation for the brilliant object seen in the sky about 6 o'clock one recent evening as they drove along East River road. They described it as seeming to be suspended, shining brightly for about five minutes before disappearing as quickly a^ it appeared. ? And there is still no completely satisfactory answer for .the latest "flying saucer" stories., 'James Delaney Of Chicago, a frequent McHenry visitor, has been appointed editor-in-chief of the Saint Philip Alumni Newsletter He has headed the publication since it made its debut in October of 1953. . At 16, he was named a member of the Quill and Scroll, international honorary society for high school journalists. Now, at 24, he is employed in the field Of public relations. He was recently honored when the board of directors of Saint Philip high school selected him to be awarded the Knighthood of saint Philip: Glee Club To Present Benefit. Concert In City Sunday Evening Those who like good music are group with highly technical backlooking forward to Sunday evening, Oct. 9, at 8 o'clock when the Pure Oil glee club of Crystal Lake makes its first local public grounds and occupations has been able to present polished musical performances ranging from the work of Bach. to mod- Above LS pictured the Pure Oil men's glee club, which will make an appearance in McHenry at the high school auditorium on Sunday evening, Oct. 9, at 8 o'clock, under sponsorship of the Friendship Guild of Zion Evangelical Lutheran church. McHenry is represented in the musical organization by Gerald Miller, who is third from the right in the front row. When persons interested in theatre for McHenry county meet next Wednesday, the manner of procedure regarding its future will be decided. It has been suggested that the county guild1 be changed to a civic theatre group, with local talent and .local play directors cutting down tlfe overhead. Others still favor the present set-up of a professional group of players. Plaindealer employees are most appreciative of a gift of some delicious apples, generously given by H. W. Kirk of Emerald Park. Surely help to ease the hunger pangs during a long afternoon. Six McHenry girls and their adviser, Mrs. Dorothy Scharf, attended the Future Homemakers of America. Section 21, meeting in one of the large loop stores in Chicago last Saturday. Kathleen Anglese, Jane and Jean Blake, Kathy Anderson, Patsy McCracken and Donna Mae King were among 130 girls, all officers in this section, who Attended this officers' training convention. Congratulations are in order for Mr. aiftl Mrs. John Smith of Johnsburg, who celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary Oct. 9. Warnings come from all sources -at this time of year regarding the danger of corn picker accidents. McHenry county's farm adviser reminds that no picker %olls have ever been known to reach out and grab anyone; he also offers some sage advice when he suggests being as slow about reaching in as you are at picking up the check when fining out. Celia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Page, was recently chosen to be a member of the (Sollegiate choir at Illinois Wesleyan * university, Bloomington. Auditions are held shortly after the beginning of school each fall. The collegiate choir, composed of forty-five select voices, goes on tour in the spring of each appearance in the high school auditorium.® Their concert is being sponsored by the Friendship guild of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church; which willbenefit from proceeds of the evening's entertainment. One member of the group represents McHenry and he is Gerald Miller, .an employee of the company and a glee club member, since the group was formed in; September of 1952- • ; * * The club membership' riow stands at twenty-six voiee$, more than half of the members; living outside of Crystal Lake and commuting daily from Highland Park, Chicago, Desplaines, Elgin, Woodstock, Dundee and Algonquin. People have asked frequently, how it happens that a ern musical comedy selections, barbershop harmonies and negro spirituals. The secret undoubtedly lies in the genuine appreciation of vocal music on the part of the o*vb members, who willingly drive from distant homes to join in ektra rehearsals. Major credit for the club's popularity comes from the ability of the director, Walter J. Sandner, who says this* is his first serious attempt at feonducting ,a vocal chorus. He is a native of Elmhurst, presently living in Carpentersvllle, In addition to his Study of- cherfiistry, he continued his musical education at the American Conservatory of Music. Gerald Miller serves as libra- Ian for the group. SCHOOL ISSUE ACTION TAKEN BY APPELLATE COURT The controversy over an area in the Griswold Lake community being separated from the Wauconda township high school district 1J.8 and annexed to the McHenry district continues with recent action by the Appellate court. That court has reversed the decision of Judge William M. Carroll • concerning dismissal of the objection and it has been remanded to the McHenry circuit court for further action toy Judge Carroll. The original action was started by a group of Griswold Lake residents who petitioned the McHenry board of school trustees to separate from the Wauconda district and become annexed to McHenry. The petition was allowed by the trustees. An objection to the transfer by members of the Wauconda district followed but Judge Carroll upheld a motion that the district was not a proper body to make such an objection. The case was then taken to the Appellate court and a decision reversing Judge Carroll's decision was received last Thursday. SCOUTS PLANNING GIGANTIC CIRCUS FOR 1,000 MEMBERS At a dinner meeting held last Monday evening, plans wekve formulated for a gigantic Scolit circus next spring This is the largest event undertaken by the Kishwaukee Scout district, with approximately 1,000 Cub Scouts, Boy scouts and Explorers participating in the show. ' L More than 200 clowns will go through their antics and the spectators will thrill to the Kaleidoscope, cyclorama, htot rtid derby, tom-tom Legion and many other' colorful acts. The dates set are May t, 5 'and 6, with the place and other details to- be announced in the near future. Volunteers' Tag Day October 8 • The tag day held annually to benefit the Volunteers of America will take place in McHenry next Saturday, Oct. 8. Mrs. Frances Matchen, chairman of the drive will be at the city hall that morning to meet young people who are interested in helping in this Worthy cause For their efforts, cash awards and rtvrvir® tickets'will be offered. The Volunteers of America Ls a national organization of a civic and religious nature, having for its goal the reaching and uplifting of needy ones, without limitations of race, color or religious beliefs. With its widely diversified program and its numerous service centers, aid is given to individuals as well as to communities in times <|f distress. : Funds derived from these annual drives are used entirely to further the work of the organization in this state. RETURNS TO DUTY $800 Merchandise Taken At Holiday Hill Subdivision The superintendent of Holiday Hill subdivision, in the Griswold Lake area, reported to the sheriff's office this week that thieves broke into two places Saturday night and took merchandise ^ worth between $800 and $900. Both a model home and an office wfcre broken into. From the home, such items as a television set, electric blanket, typewriter and radao were taken, and from the office they made away with an electric adding machine, two mechanical drawing sets and $32 from a desk. CLUB LEADER TO 1 SPEAK IN McHENR? FRIDAY. OCT. 14 Mrs. Henry Smith urges meftlr bers of the Woman's club to attend* next week's meeting, Frir dayr^Oct. 14, when Mrs. C. 'ty, Goodell, program chairman, tfftll present an interesting program. The meeting will be held at <2 o'clock at the Legion home. Featured speaker of the will be Alice Graham Wint< who will talk of her "tra1 throughout Europe ttyis past mer. Mrs. Winters is a very ular speaker in great demand clubs. She has played an ac' roltfc in the jAmerican Association* of University " W6r&en, the Y.W.C.A., the Chicago] Drama leagye and other organizations. She has served as president of one of the largest Woman's clubs in Michigan. Mrs. Winters has a sparkling humor enjoyed by many local members who have heard her lectures in the past. They describe her talks as stimulating to the mind and heart while she comments on today's life, taking: a realistic but hopeful view of the future. The musical portion of tl program will be presented by Mrs. Jane .Widen, who wfltijoffer vocal solos. " 'v PUBLIC PARTY A special hair styling demonstration will be a featured part of the public card and bunco party to be held Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 o'clock in* St. Patrick's church hall, sponsored by the Mother's club. Models will be Sharon Dowe, Kay Schroeder, Sharon Barlow, colleen Mahoney, Mrs. Don Hoenes, Mrs. E. Freund, Mrs. W. Long, Mrs. O. Pfannenstill" and Mrs. T. Keating. Music will- be furnished by Jean and Joan Weber. year and has sung for many national conventions in its sevenyear history. This past summer the choir was the official singing group for theANational Convocation of Methodist Youth held at Purdue university and attended by more than 5,000 high school and college students. Scientists have done many remarkable things for the world but have given up trying to explain human nature. Ralph Patzke spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Emil Patzke. He is a freshman student at the University of Illinois. MINOR ACCIDENT A car driven by Ralph P. Westerburg of rural McHenry left the highway and crashed into a pole on Rt. 12, near Volo, last Saturday, according to a police report. t ARREST SPEEDERS Ten speeders were apprehended by city police in McHenry .this past week. They were Leroy W. Blake of Pell Lake, Wis., Anthony Dziadus and George F. Briggs of Woodstock. Carl Petersen of H&inesville, Emil Puras of Elgin, Louise Burke of Wheaton, Roger Freund and Howard Weiss of McHenry, Patsy RayfSeld of Genoa' City, Wis., and John Junotte of Algonquin. This Is National Newspaper Week. ROBERT G. COMSTOCK P^& Robert G. Comstock has returned to Fort Carson, Colo., after spending a fifteen-day furlough with his mother, Mrs. Fred Karpin ski, at, her home in Johnsburg. He is stationed in Colorado vifith the eighth division. Pfcj Comstock graduated from the local high school in 1954 and durinjg the summer of that year was employed by Frett Brothers. He entered servce last January. PREPARATIONS FOR HOMECOMING AT MCHS PROGRESS Preparations go forward--for annual homecoming at M.C.H.S. on Friday, Oct. 14. One of the highlights of the celebration will be the parade that afternoon, in which various organizations and the four classes are planning to participate. (Featured will be the appearance of the six king and six queen candidates. Although the winners will have been determined .by that time, names of the king and queen will not be made known until the crowning at the after-game dance. In the parade, the following will ride together in convertibles through the city: Kathleen Anglese and Bill Huemann, Judy De- Cicco and Bob Cormier, Kay Kirk and Dick Wissell, Anne Lundborg and John Huff, Diane Pieroni and Art Beck and Sandi Sells and Bob Trendiler. - v - *?- Honor Plaindealer Carriers ; ~ * • ^ . w' AVA ^ > ,,pp m*wt. Photo By Kolin During National Newspaper Week, the Plaindealer honors the young men who act as carriers, bringing the weekly paper into hundreds of homes in McHenry and surrounding area. „ Front Row, left to right:. Philip Hastings, Wooded Shores; Keith Noble, Wonder Woods; Richard Mercure, Lilymoor; John Gates. McHenry; Allen Kujak, Lakeland Park. iSecond Row, left to right: Robert Gates, McHenry; Tommy Karls, Richmond; Harold Justen, McHenry; Jack Yegge, McHenry; Chuck Chrisman, McHenry; Tom Olsen, McCullom Lake; Kenneth Homo, West Shore Beach. s Third Row, left to right: Tommy Gates, McHenry; Jon Holmgren, Richmond; Jimmy Vanasek, Lakemoor; Jim Kujak, Lakeland Park; Tom Kujak, Lakeland Park; Buddy Reid, McCullom Lake. Missing from this picture are Tommy Harris of Richmond And Douglas Sellek of Wonder Lake. PUNS COMPLETEfOR OBSERVANCE OF GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY YEAR OF OES; PUNJC1HNNER OCTOBER 8 MAGIC SHOWS AND MOVIES INCLUDED IN CARNIVAL PROGRAM Some very special entertainment is being planned for the public at the P.T.A. carnival Oct. 15 at Edgebrook school from 6 to 9 p.m. The carnival will begin an hour earlier this year, with the hope that the family will attend' and have a sandwich and refreshments. There will be a variety of new games to keep everyone busy in their attempt to win prizes. Theri| will also be the traditional fish |>ond, cake-walk, magic show and * movies. To assist mother with " dessert the next day, there will be a cake and candy sale. - Fred Ferwerdas Wed Fifty Years An open house celebration to be held next Saturday, Oct. 8, at their home at 403 Maple street will honor Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ferwerda, for many years among McHenry's most respected couples. The occasion is their golden wedding anniversary and they will observe it with their family and friends after 7 o'clock in the evening. Fred Ferwerda and Anna Michaelis were married Oct. 7, 1905, in Chicago and came to this community to make their home thirty-four years ago. He purchased a dairy in the Albert Krause brilding on Elm street 8octal Gathering and 1 u th, .<****' .<*•» dag 'operated a successful business in that location. ' In 1946, they retired and moved to Wisconsin, living near Saynor for six years. They returned to McHenry three years ago and are enjoying their retirement among old friends. The Ferwendas have five children, Minnie Green of McHenry, Bernice Jensen of Woodstock, Raymond and Harry of McHenry and Genevieve Kieffer of Crystal Lake. A son, Charles, died in 1928. Randy Klonlz Burned Severely Last Friday Randy, 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Klontz, was severely burned from the waist up to his eyes last Friday afternon in the back yard of his home. His family ran to his assistance when they heard him screaming and found his clothes in flames. Just how the accident occurred is not known but since he had a box of matches in his hand when found, it is believed he tried to light the garbage burner. The little fellow is still running a high temperature but is eating better and has shown some improvement. He is being treated at the Klontz home. W. H. TAMMEUS GRANTED LEAVE TO SERVE IN INDIA The McHenry County Farm Bureau board of directors vpted unanimously Monday night to grant Farm Adviser W. H. Tammeus a two-year leave of absence beginning Feb. 1, 1956, to serve in India on a team of eight specialists from the University of Illinois, College of Agriculture. Gene Brown, assistant farm adviser, was moved up to position of acting farm adviser during the period and will be assisted by a "new man who will be hired as assistant. Tammeus will take up duties at Allahabad in training young Indian agriculture school graduates in extension methods. The program is being stepped up by Prime Minister Nehru, who is asking American help through the International Cooperation administration. Leader of the Illinois group will, be Associate Dean H. W. Hannah of the College of Agriculture, long time - friend of Tammeus who" made a special request of the Farm Bureau board that he be granted time to perform this two-year duty. Tammeus will be accompanied by his wife and four children, Karen, 16, Barbara, 12, Billy, 10, and Mary, 8. - He came to McHenry county Mrs. George Reiker, general chairman, announces that all plans for the fiftieth anniversary dinner of McHenry chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, to be held at the McHenry Country club Saturday, Oct. 8, are com-' plete. Elsie Hoppe will be mis* tress of ceremonies at the informal event. The menu will include roast Sill®# beef with all the trimmings. A few reservations are still available. The program will include a special portion honoring charter members, and invited guests, as * well as special dancing and con.- y'- ducted games. A cotillion is alsgy^' planned, planned as a get-together social for members and their friends the community. The functioniog ^ worthy matron, Harriett Dodd, and patron, Roy Dodd, are mak- ^ ing every effort to provide for a variety of entertainment , to please every taste. Heading the McHenry chapter in. the anniversary year are: Harriet Dodd, Roy Dodd, Mar- ^ garet and Arthur Klingberg, Myrtle Harrison, Ethel Holly, Marie Nickels, Gertrude Silva, Marion Cannon, Evora Petersen, . Phyllis Nymtz, Elizabeth Krickl, Betty Christensen, Olga Lishamer, Geraldine Hastings, Rose. Murphy, Emma Pyritz, Charles Sampson and Duane Overton. Especially honored this year is Ethel Holly, past matron of 1920 - and longest in service for the good of the order. LOCAL BAND TAKES PART OCTOBER 8 IN UNIVERSITY PROGRAM Saturday, Oct. 8, will be an . important one for members of - the McHenry high school band. Partly as a reward for their con- • tribution in providing entertainment between halves of local " football games, the band will be taking part in a special program at Northwestern University at that school's first annual high school band day. There will be fifty-three bands in all participating from throughout the state, with 4,300 band members represented in the program prepared for half time. Paul R. Yanda, local director, feels fortunate in having his band appear as several were refused be-" cause they were late entries^ v- Three busses will take tl» severity playing memfbers, six twirlers, two color bearers and two color guards from McHenry. Joan Collins, a junior, will lead the band in their maneuvers. The massed group of musicians will be directed by John Paynter, band director of Northwestern, who is in charge of the program. MASQUELET RITES FRIDAY MORNING AT ST. PATRICK'S (Continued oh Page 8) Frank Masquelet, 61. died at the home of his sister. Mrs. Gertrude Neiss, on • Broad street Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 4. He had been in poor health for several years and had been confined to Hines Veterans hospital several times in recent months. Ha was a veteran of World War I. The body is resting at tb» George Justen & Son funeral home until Friday morning at 10 o'clock, when last rites will be held from St. Patrick's Catholic church, with interment w... the church cemetery, ,