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•up LffiSFi , " : * i'w SpiSk^lfe 1 j 1 zji • Jih ' T> . "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Volume 81 -- No. 26 McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 3. 1955 &*•: #p~- l > I l • and | Meanderin' j • tThe U.S. Mails were tampered ith this week but in spite of it being a federal offense it is doubtful if the culprit will go ta jail. Somebody's pet crow, an extremely friendly bird, spent several hours Monday morning attempting to gain entrance to a tubular mail box. Unfamiliar with mathematical laws, it was only fatigue which finally dissUaded him from the act, where- Y, upon he contented himself with removing the letters, leaving them scattered along the road. But the huge bird has some friends, too, for his antics are ^amusing. Most disturbed of all by the very appearance of the bird in the vicinity of the south side of the city are Mr. and Mrs. Donald Howard, who are often credited (?) with his ownership. The Howards' Pete, a popular member of the family, is in safe keeping for the winter in a warm spot in their basement. McHenry's young folks deserve a big hand for their quiet observance of Hallowe'en. The youngsters enjoyed their tricks and treats and their older brothers and sisters, with one exception, behfcved in a way deerving of the commendation of <e entire community. Future Farmers Open Corn Picker Safely Campaign; Boys Win Plaque Some other cities experienced a less pleasant Hallowe'en, which prompts an even more sincere appreciation for the actions of local 'teen-agers. Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Burdahl, summer residents, who observed their fifty-fourth wedding anniversary on Oct. 25. Thoughts of Plaindealer employees are not. alone on their work this week. "Theiy are with former editor and' publisher, A. H. Mosher, who - Underwent surgery in St. Therese hospital, W&ukegan,* A phone call from his hospital room to his home the following day indicates the wisdom of the old adage about fibt keeping fa good man down. Dad will be king this in fact one even will be crowned -- at: the University of Illinois. Selected by lot, he will represent the fathers of all students honored in the annual Dads' Day festivities. Among those attending a meeting of the Illinois pads' association's county chairmen Friday will be Ralph Bennett of McHenry and A. B. McConnell of Woodstock. ^ William Papish of Sponia . Circuit No. 6, McCullom Lake, has retired after more than twentyseven years of service with the International Harvester company. A native of Poland, he came to this country in 1909 and started work as a motor attendant, drill press and milling machine operator in 1927. Mr. Papish, who was^presented with a gold wrist watch by fellow employees, lives At McCullom Lake with his wife, Nellie. They have three sons, John of Gages Lake and Walter and Adolph of Chicago, and a daughter, Delia, of Chicago. McHenry will jotyi ^jrith other communities throughout the nation in observing Nov. 11 as Veterans' Day. The first such observance was in 1954 when the law changed Armistice Day, which honored only veterans of World War I, to Veterans' Day, so that veterans of all America's wars might be honored. Don't sit and wait for your ship to come in -- give it a tug. SPIRITUAL LIFE MISSION CONDUCTED BY McHENRY CHURCH The local Methodist church is planning for a spiritual life mission next week, during which * members will turn their attention toward deepening their spiritual lives. Rev. William E. Yondell of Chicago will be guest minister and will preach for flye services conducted nightly, Sunday through Thursday, at 7:30 p.m. On Friday evening the film, "Martin Luther," will be shown. As part of the mission, church members will be ufged to practice holy habits, including regular church attendance, family devotions, prayer, daily Bible read- '1' tag, tithing and witnessing their faith. Rev. Mr. Yondell will preach on a different holy habit each evening. . McHenry chapter of the Future Farmers of America are joining again this year in the fight to cut down on the number of corn picker accidents in the community. When an F.F.A. boy ca your home to explain the pr^jegt, you are urged to listen7~Herepresents a group of America's finest young farmers with no other interest than to make farming a better, happier and safer occupation. Place the safety sticker in a spot that will continuously be a reminder that corn pickers are dangerous. (Hold Initiation The local chapter experienced growing pains when eighteen new members were initiated. Becoming Gregnhands were Eugene Blake, Wilfred Blake, Wesley Bruce, Pete Charrey, Ed Haack, Harold King, Jim Kirk, Bernard Klapperich, Walter Morris, Ken Pope, Alex Rash, Charles Schuringa, Larry Stilling, Mark Vycital, Guy Ambrose, Ron Glosson, Bill Jgnsen and Raymond Martin. The last four are sophomores who {ire enrolled in vocational agriculture for the first time. Requirements for a Greenhand include being enrolled with satisfactory plans for producing livestock and crops; being familiar with the chapter's program of work; knowing by memory the F.F.A. creed; and being accepted by the regular^F.F.A. members. After each prospective Greenhand individually "met the requirements, the group participated in a special ceremony and each received a bronze F.F.A. Greenhand pin. Receive Plaque As part of the program, Thomas F. Bolger of the McHenry State bank presented a travelling plaque to Dick Wissell, chapter president. It is awarded annually by the Illinois Bankers association to tfee chapter in Section 6 with the best program of work for the past year. The- McHenry group is proud to be able to display the plaque for the next year. Another interesting part of the program included reports by the five, senior • members who *fceentl£ attended the.national F-FjU^Ponvention at Kansas X$ty. TRiere was no question that they :^were impressed with the experience and that they - have helped to inspire . the local chapter with their reports. MINOR ACCIDENTS REPORTED IN THIS AREA LAST WEEK community service by the chap* ter was a film, "The Least at These," obtained from Rev. Cfflrbett to promote the Christ&n Rural Overseas Program. The chapter, in cooperation With jocal 4-H clubs, expect to solicit grain during Thanksgiving vjtcatifcn for CROP. j I^our "minor accidents were reported in the McHenry community this past week. • Cars driven by Gerald Roewer of Crystal Lake and by Robert Rankin of Rt. 1, Ringwood, collided on Rt. 120, east of McHenry, the last of the week. Roewer was reported to have been driving east on the highway and slowed down in McHenry to make a left turn. Rankin started to pass just as Roewer was turning. William Kattner was taken to Memorial hospital suffering chest and back injuries as the result of an accident which occurred on the Ringwood blacktop road near Chapel Hill road last Saturday morning. His,c*r went out of control and went into a ditch, coming to a stop in a field. Wayne Miller of Spring Grove was hurt last Sunday evening on the Johnsburg blacktop road when his motorcycle struck a car driven by William Radisch of McHenry. According to sheriff's deputies, who investigated, Raditwh stopped at a sign and the Miller machine clashed into the rear of his auto. Miller suffered leg injuries and cuts on the head. He was taken to Memorjal hospital for treatment. Laird--. Jetton of Chicago was injured^Snly slightly in an accident involving three cars which occurred on the Johnsburg blacktop road early Sunday evening. John Foute, Jr., was driving one car and was towing another owned by his father when the Patton car crashed into the senior Foute's auto. Patton was said to have been confused by the lights of the two cars and failed to see the machine being towed. World Friendship Group FormedrorMcHenry Girls A Worltf FTiendfekipr- gtoupis now forming for girls 14 to' 18 ahd the invitation is open to all interested McHenry area girls to join. The Women's Society 'for Christian Service from the Community Methodist church is sponsoring the group but the work Another inspiration to profttot^ d°ne on an inter-denomin ational, non-money making basis. The work will be mostly missionary work, sewing or making small items for whatever charity, foreign or home, that the girls choose. Those interested in joining may contact Mrs. Anton Lishamer, or Terry Lishamer, at the high school. ST DECEMBER 10 FOR ELECTION ON SCHOOL EXPANSION BOND ISSUE; REVEW SPECIFIC DEPARTMENT NEDS Saturday, Dec. 10, an election will be held .n High School District 156 on a $1,250,000 bond issue which Will determine procedure to be followed on the erection of an addition to accommodate the rapid growth in number of students. feting will take place betweennoon and 7 p.m. at polling plages in the four incorporated' (MiKtittralities in the district, namelj (vi?the city hall in McHenry, the Charm House at Lakemoor, the Jos. J. Willard home in Island Lake and the beach house at McCullom Lake. It is not necessary to meet the registered qualification of a general election. A voter must only be of proper age and have resided in the state for ninety days, the county • for sixty days a?d the precinct for thirty days. In future weeks, it is hoped to bring before the pufJlic the needs of the various departments important to the school's curriculum. This week the necessity for added facilities for an adequate industrial arts department is reviewed. In recent publicity concerning the new addition to the local high school, expansion of the industrial arts department was advocated. To justify that action, it might be stated that the present; department is comprised of one room 22x48 for the shop working area and one room 22x30 for project . storage. This space restriction has limited the industrial arts curriculum to only two areas -- drafting and woodworking -- as both have to be taught in the same room. Presently, 100 students per day are being accommodated in the same quarters which seven years ago handled approximately 35. it is needless to say that a safety Continued on Page Five GENEROUS GIFTS OF MONEY COLLECTED IN HALLOWE'EN DRIVE About fifty young people braved the chill of Hallowe'en eve to go trick-or-treating for the United Nations Children's fund. The inclement weather prevented some from participating but a good number of representatives of Cub Scouts and Junior and Senior M.Y.F. members canvassed the city. In one hour, the boys and girls collected $88.46, thanks to the generosity of donors who contributed everything from dimes to a ten dollar bill. The money has been sent directly to the United Nations Children's fund, where it will be pooled with other gifts to aid some of the 600,000,000 children in the world who need medical and nutritional care. In 1945 children in over 4,000 American communities „ collected over $273,000 on Hallowe'en for TLJNICEF. Each year the number if cooperating towns increases. It is hoped by those who participated that next year this "tew style" Hallowe'en may be celebrated again in McHenry, with even more groups. sharing in the fun. art class meets The art class sponsored by the school and taught by Miss Margaret Dorm an, will meet Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Methodist church fjfom' 7' to 9 p.m. Further details will appear in next week's paper. Dr. and Mrs. Jerome Justen and family left Monday for San Francisco, Calif., where they will make their home. Dr. Justen has accepted a residency to specialize at St: Francis Memorial hospital. MAMIE EISENHOWER ACKNOWLEDGES CARD FROM LOCAL PUPIL Proudest. little girl in McHenry these days is Donna Marie Mack, a third grade pupil of Sister Alba in St. Mary's parochial school, who last week received an acknowledgement signed by Ma- Safety Awards To Postal Employees Safe driving awards have been presented to seven employees of the McHenry postoffice, extending from a period of fifem two to ten years. The men have been awarded certificates and lapel buttons in recognition of their achievement. The seven are George A. Stock', ten years; Clarence J. . 'Brda, 8 years; Richard J. Weber and Paul L. Patzke, six years; Earl B. JDowefl and Paul P. Karls, three years; and Henry A. Reese, two years. < The certificates, signed by Arjthur E. Summerfield, postmaster,,- general, and Ned H. Dearborh, president of the National Safety Council, • read "This certifies that the National Safety council safe award for professional safe driving performance has been, earned by the McHenry fpost office department." mie Dowd Eisenhower for^ cards sent to the Presi&tttk Donna Marie sent a birthday greeting and also a "getAWell" card after hearing bulletins on the radio at school concerning his condition. Up until last weekend, she was the only child at the school to have reecived the gold crested card with Mrs. Eisenhower's signature. It read, "The President and I are deeply grateful for your expression of good wishes and prayerful concern in his illness. I assure you your meftt&ge has been helpful to him." The * acknowledgement was sent from Denver. 1 Administrator Of Hospital Resigns Miss Manda Roe, administrator at Memorial Hospital for McHenry County for the last sevejt years, has tendered her resign** tion, William Tittle, board presi^ dent, has announced. Miss - Roe's resigna^ on will tiecome effective Nov. 15. Tittle said Mrs. Mary Wynant, superintendent of nurses, will serve as acting administrator until a. replacement for Miss Roe. can be secured. Miss Roe said. Tuesday she has "no immediate plana." Tittle praised Miss Roe's -service during her tenure *ps administrator. "The recent accreditation of Memorial hospital by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals is testimony to her tireless effort and efficient operation," he asserted. "During thd past few years she constantly strived for expanded facilities, which has resulted in the building expansion program now 'being launched by the board. The new addition soon Will' become a reality." Miss Roe Is completing ' her second period as administrator. She served in a similar capacity for two and one-half years in the late 1930s before. being forced to leave because of illness. Besides building the hospital to its present standard, Tittle said Miss Roe also built U(> or added several departments. ^This has provided , McHenry county with facilities in keeping with a growing community. Since 1948, occupancy has increased from about 67 per cent to 90 per cent. Tittle added that financial improvement also has .been a 'significant development in the last seven years. Hie hospital no longer, operates in the red because of careful administration. It has an operation record matched by comparatively few hospitals ilt the district, Tittle concluded. CONDUCT FARM TOUR IN COUNTY NEXT THURSDAY A farm tour of four McHenry county farms will be held Thursday, Nov; 10, to see the latest in mechanical and electrical installations. included in the tour Will be farms showing "before .And after" installation of •* central farm yard power distribution panel, the latest in ham construction and a complete - new farm grain drying and storage set up. The tour will start at 10 a.m. at the Virgil Popenhagen farm on Route 173, 2 miles west of Richmond, to see a bulk cooler set up and plans for a central power panel. At 10:45 the group will go to the G. A. Lange fSrm to see a new complete farm grain drying and storage set up in operation. The next stop will be the new barn on the Drake farm, west of Hebron, on Route 173, at li:S0 a.m. 5MUSHNEW KiRAL ROUTE AT 1ST OFFICE Other Changes Also Made To Benefit w Families In Area A new rural route, bringin'g the total to six out of the McHenry postoffice, has been opened', as well as numerous extensions. The changes will benefit 413 families relative to better Service at an increase of only three miles. The rural routes |iow total 190 miles. One of the main changes concerns Rt. 4, which will receive htfetter service through the Mcb^ llom Lake area. Rt. 5 will ferve, in addition to Johnsburg, Sunnyside Estates, pistakee Highlands and the territory north of Johnsbyrg. Rt. 6 will include Rt. 31 to the Fqrm House tavern, east to Green street, giving service throujgi McHenry Shores and E^gelMtook Heights .subdivision rod th6*I^akemoofiand; Ltiynwor vibinlty. * - * The addition on mounted route will amount to eight miles, making a total' of twenty-eight miles serving 220 additional families. The major change is added service through Cooiiey Heights and Lakeland Park subdivisions. Prior to the extensions, many of the Subdivisions were served only with boxes on the road, whereas now carriers will travel through the communities. MARY LOU FISHER SEEKS STUDENT NURSE TITLE Mary Lou Fisher, student nurse at Evanston hospital, has been selected as a candidate for Illinois "Student Nurse of the Year." She is the youngest daughter of Mr., and Mrs. Lloyd Fisher, who reside a few nfiles southeast of McHenry. Chosen by her classmates, she is competing with twenty-five other student nurses from throughout the state for the title. A committee of seven judges, of which three are officers of the Student Nurse Association of Illinois, are selecting the winners. Dr. Otto L. Bettag, director of the department of Welfare, State of Illinois, will present the "Student Nurse of the Year" award. A $100 U-S. savings bond and other prizes go with the title. Candidates are judged on schblastic aptitude, nursing skills and extra-curricular nursing activities. The competition " is open to senior students in member schools of SNAI. The "Student Nurse of the Year" award is a feature of the fifth annual convention of -the Student Nurse Association of Illinois, held in Chicago November 2 to 4, at the LaSalle hotel. Approximately 300 student nurses are delegate!, representing the sixty-eight schools of nursing which are members, of the association. . • ~ LUTHERAN BAZAAR AND LUNCHEON TO BE NOV. 8 EVENT (Continued on Page 3) The Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid is making plans for a luncheon featuring creamed chicken, homemade rolls and pies, to be served; at the Legion home on Tuesday^ Nov. 8. Serving will start at 11:30 o'clock. A bazaar will Be another highlight of the day. During the afternoon, there will be a tea table service, with cake, coffee and tea served. The Friendship guild is in charge. " The bazaar, items will include baked goods, rugs, aprons, pillow cases, among many others. TELEPHONE OPEN HOUSE INCLUDES NOVEL EXHIBIT Ever wonder how your voice sounds to others over the telephone? Well, you can find out next week by visiting the telephone company's open house, which will run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 8 through Nov. 10, at McHenry's exchange at 102 N. Park street. One of the exhibits will be the "Voice Mirror," a machine that lets you listen to your own telephone voice just as it sounds to others at the] end of the line, ' "But the Voice Mirror," as E. H. Welke, telephone manager, explains it, "is only one of many fascinating things visitors will see at our open house. Each will be taken on an interesting and informative guided tbur of the whole exchange. It's a chance to see your telephone system in action from behind the scenes." The tour, according to Welke, will include stops at the "plant" department, where visitors will watch technicians operate special equipment to locate trouble even before it interferes with service. A visit will also be made jit the "traffic" department, where operators can be seen putting through local and long distance calls. "There are many other displays and demonstrations we'll have ready," said Manager Welke. "Everyone is invited. We're planning an interesting tour I know everyone will enjoy -- children and grown-ups alike. Come* on over and bring your family and friends. We'ie looking forward to seeing you." Hours will be 1 to 4:30 each afternoon, and 6:30 to 9 every evening. t TWELVE RECEIVE SPEEDING TICKETS WITHIN McHENRY The number of speeders |n McHenry increased this past week, according to. a report of the local police. In all, twelve were apprehended. They were James Kupec, Gerald -Wegener, Donald E. Manning and Ernest. Phillips -of -JjIcHeni ry, Nadine t>. Groves Island Lake, Kenneth Betts of Kingwood, Kenneth C. Turstenburg of Grayslake, Arthur W. Frertssen of Wonder Lake, Stuart H. Miller of Crystal Lake, Florence Hauri'and Norman K. Patton of Woodstock and Arthur W. Perlet of Chicago. JUNIORS TO PRESENT ANNUAL.CLASS PLAY, "CLEMENTINE," AT SCHOOL THURSDAY EVENNS. NOVEMBER 10 STARS IN MUSICAL HOWARD IUSEMAN Large audiences greeted two performances of "Take It From the Top," a musical comedy presented last Thursday and Friday nights at DeKalb State college. The lead in the- play was taken by Howard Useman of McHenry, who as a freshman at the school, won the coveted role of Phil Roe from among sixteen contenders for the part. Howard, active in instrumental and vocal music in the local school, sang four solos and duets in the production. He is the vson of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Useman. TAX COLLECTIONS A total of 97.4 per cent of the county's 1954 record tax bill of $5,652,727.13 has been collected, according to a report of County Treasurer Vernon W. Kays. He stated that 99.4 per cent of real estate, 87.4 per cent of personal property, 95.5 per cent of corporations and 100 per cent of the f&hroad taxes were collected. HALLOWEEN. PRANKS Two reports' o^^Hallowe'en vandalism were reported in near> by communities. At Wonder Lake, a pumpkin and eggs were hurled at the Jacoby home, covering a baby with broken gl&ss. On the Bill Gritzuk farm hear Spring Grove, a fifteen-ton hay stack was set afire. OBSERVE ANNIVERSARIES lisHlliSS illtjjl v. fan. and MRS. WILLIAM OEFFLING Two couples In the^McHenry community have the unique distinction of being married a total of 129 years as the .result of wedding anniversaries being observed this fall. Mr. and Mrs. William Oeffling of Johnsburg are observing their sixty-fifth anniversary next Sunday, Nov. 6, when their five children honor them at dinner served at the Alfred Oeffling home. Other children are George and Peter and Mrs. Anna Guyser of John^surg and Catherine Cuzzardo of McHenry. They also have nineteen grandchildren and nineteen grfat-grandchildren. *» A mass in honor of the couple will be read at St. John's church Sunday morning. Friends are invited to call between 7 and 9 p.m. in the evening. " • Mr. Oeffling, 87, and his bride of sixty-five years, 85. are both in quite go6d health and remain active about the home. In addition, they attend church regularly. MR. and MRS. N. E. BARBIAN Wed sixty-four years on. Oct. 28 were Mr. and Mrs. Nick E. Barbian of 307 Broad street, who, like the Oefflings, have been lifelong residents of this community. The Barbians spent their anniversary day quietly with members of their family, which also includes five children. Final rehearsals are being held this week and next for the annual production of the junior class" of tha local high school. Miss ». Frances Zender, new to the ~ school faculty this year, has selected the play "Clementine," for which the cast has been practicing for several weeks. The play will be presented Thursday evening, Nov. 10, in the auditorium, with curtain time set at 8:30. Reservations may be made at the school office at noon on Nov. 9. The cast is as follows: Sue Stinespring, Clementine; John Feyerer, Hank; Bambi Martickfe, Mary Kelly; Jim Pearson, Gerald Kelly; Sandra Nell, Jane Ann; Nancy Litke, Cathy; Dee Ann Hester, Ann McNeil; Charles Olson, Pete; Gene Dietle, Tubby; Judy Hollenbach, Bertha; Leroy Hiller, Abe; Kathy Anderson, Miss Pringl'e. The story revolves around the unusual situations in which Clementine finds herself when she is forced to attend her first girldate party. The complications which arise when the football hero she has invited accepts (she had expected his refusal) account for some exciting and amusing incidents. Pat Freund and Pat Miller, members of the junior class, are aiding Miss Zender as assistant directors. In charge of arrangements are the following: Judy Bastian. chairman, Gloria McElmeel, Sharon FitzGerald, Magdalyn Woolfe, Jeannette Dresdow, Joann Miller and Marilyn Anderson, tickets and programs; Josephine Freund; chairman, Janis Schmttt, Marilyn Anderson, joAnn Miller. Joann May, Carol Schmitt, Joann Collins and Donna Barger, properties ' and costumes; John Wirfs, lights; Joah Collins, chairman, Magdalyn Woolfe, Perle Tipperreiter, Joann May, Carol Schmitt, Bruce Nel- . son and Judy Diedrich, publicity; Ruth Phannenstill, - chairman. Jeannette Freund, sarakay Doug- , las, Lillian Larson, Sharon Fit** Gerald, Janice Schmitt, Sharon Barlow, Dorothy Stoffel, Muy _ Banks, Magdalyn Woolfe, Gloria r'f, McElmeel and Judy Bastian, v ^ make-up. « - ' WE OFFER Y00 CONGRATULATIONS Reaching the octogenarian category on Tuesday, Nov. 1, was Peter Blake, who Observed his eigthieth birthday anniversary the previous Sunday with his family, his brothers and sister. Mr. Jung, retired from fanning Several y^ars^ago. lives with. Ma daughter, Mrs. Anna Jung, on Grand avenue. Present Sunday were three other children, Leo and Bernard of McHenry and Mrs. Isabel May of Spring Grove; also five brothers, John, William, Joseph, Frank and Tony Blake of McHenry and a sister, Mrs. Anton P. Freund. Three sisters in the convent were unable to be present. They are Sister Xldefons and Sister Arcadia of Campbellsport, Wis., and Sister Jeremia of West Salem, Iowa. Twenty-one grandchildren and two-great-grandchildren complete Mr. Blake's family. K. OF C. SPONSOR "SEVEN CITIES OF GOLD" NEXT WEEK McHenry Council No. 1288, Knights of Columbus, is sponsoring the showing of an outstanding movie, "Seven Cites of Gold," here Nov. 10, 11 and 12. The sponsorship is a fund raising venture fojr the local Knights as they move toward the erection of a new club house. But, first they plan the purchase of a site for their new home and funds raised at this time will be Used to pay for the grounds. The organization stresses the point that benefits derived wili. come from the advance sale of tickets. Members are busily engaged in jgetting the tickets to the public before opening night. The Knights are proud to'sponsor the showing of "Seven Cities of Gold," a film that has drawn high praise from critics as .suitable entertainment for the entire family. 3HUB DAMAGE At midnight Saturday, Oct. 29, fire destroyed the second and third floors in the north wing of the Villa d'Este, near Cary, which opened only a month previous. Extensive damage was reported although the Cary fire department kept the remainder of the structure from being lost»