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wSERVING THE CHAIN-0 SINCE 2875" Volume Sf--No. 32 McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 15. 1955 10c Per Co|| Musin' a and | j Meanderm' { • McHenry and the surrounding communities are beginning to take on a festive air. ProbaJbly the first of the subdivisions to be brightly decorated is Orchard Beach, where several homes are gaily lighted. Friends • and relatives were happy to visit this week with Michael F. Sutton of Brookings, S Dak., who stopped while in this area as a delegate to the Farm Bureau convention in Chicago. § j A son of Edward Sutton, whose fttmily moved to South Dakota in 1901, he visited his cousins, Edward, Joseph and Will Sutton. The Alverno college chorus, of Which Carol Ann Engh of McHenry is a member, is making its 'debut on TV Saturday, Dec. D7, at 1:30 p.m. over WTMJ-TV, Milwaukee, presenting Britten's •'Ceremony of Carols." When Handel's famous "Messiah" was' presented before a capacity crowd in the Elgin high school auditorium last Sunday afternoon, ohe of the featured directors was Jack Wirtz, son of • Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wirtz of Mc- * Henry. The young»man, a senior at the University of Illinois and a student teacher in Elgin this semester, directed the concert orchestra in the Christmas concerto by Cornell! as the audiemb assembled and later in the Pastoral symphony. Robert Thompson received third place in a corn growing contest for v vocational agriculture students in Section 6 of the F.F.A. That section Includes Boone, McHenry, Lake and Cook counties. 1 The young man obtained his ~ highest yield of "^88-46 per acre Pander the supervision of^^W.' E. -jpictor, vocational Agriculture. .iastruotor, and was. given ' a cash award for h& winnings. There were 309 high schools and 3,734 students in Jhe state entered in the -cohtis&t. Of this number, 151 students competed from eleven schools, in the section. V ' The beautiful, lighted Christmas tree similar to the one put on a barge in the river last year by Don Hoenes again occupies a prominent spot in the same location arid is drawing the admiration of all who pass. It will be remembered that during the 1954 holiday season the unusual sight prompted papers throughout the nation to carry pictures of the tree. Elmer T. Weissenborn of East River Road, McHenry, has retired from the Chicago post office department after a period of service totalling thirty years. During; that time he travelled -310,846 miles between McHenry and Chicago, according to his tabulation or speedometer. Mr. Weissenborn was assigned to the postal finance division of the system, handling money orders and postal savings for twenty-five years. The family has been a part of the community for twenty-three years. He is active as past commander of the Legion post, No. 491, and the V.F.W. ,No. 4600. During World War I, he served with the Marine corps for two years in the A.E.IF., receiving the Purple Heart and the Croix de Guerre medal. Mr. Weissenborn has been presented with a certificate of recognition for meritoriUs accomplishment and devotion to duty, signed by Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield. Unless a friend turns out to be a trump, it's time to discard. Xmas Home Decorating Contest Held In City 9 Local residents are again reminded of the holiday decorating contest sponsored .by- the Chamber of Commerce. Those interested in entering are asked to contact Albert Barbian or Dan Justen. Judging will be dorie - during Christmas week on decorations placed in two'classifications, one being strictly residential and the other residential or otherwise, where some type of advertising is used. School Bond Issue Wins Public Support; Building Plans Progress Residents of the McHenry High: u . , n _ school District, No. 156, went to rlanukan Fartyror the pqlls in four polling places ' last Saturday to express themselves in favor of a $1,250,000 bond Issue for the erection of an addition to the present school. On the first proposition, concerning the erection of an addition to the Bchool, 555 Voters expressed themselves in favor and 224 were qpposed. The second proposition on floating the bond issue resulted - in 535 favorable votes and 240 opposed. Following was the vote by precincts: Precinct I, Island Lake, Proposition I, 24, yes; 0, no. Proposition II, 24, yes, 0, no. *" Precinct n, Lakemoor, I, 30, yes; 4, no; II, 30, yes; 4, no. Precinct in, McCullom Lake, I, 52, yes; 13, ho; II, 51, yes; 13, no. Precinct IV, McHenry, I, 449, yes; 207, no; II, 436, yes; 223, no. Woifc Begins With public approval of the two propositions, work was begun immediately on planning the new structure. It is expected that about two months will be required for the planning of classrooms and special department needs. Between nine and eleven months will then be required for architect's drawings and other plans. It is expected that actual work will start on construction of the building late next fall. The vote la$fP; Saturday must certainly have been gratifying to those who have watched with concern the tremendous growth of the community and realized the great need for additional room and modern facilities in the very near future. Approval showed the destr£ of the public for the best tit education. It demonstrated Confidence in the efforts of a board which has been working for'months in planning future needs and appreciation to a school administration and faculty which have been carrying on jty limited space. • , COMMUNITY MOURlfS UNTIMELY -DEATH OF WARREN JONES , The community was shocked last Thursday evening, Dec. 8, to learn of the death of Warren Jones, 31, who died In Columbus hospital, Chicago. The deceased, a widely known and popular tenor soloist in the mid-west for several years, was preparing for numerous engage- In the midst of Christmas shopping, when you are tired and fail tc find something different, there is one gift which is sure to pJease -- a subscription to the Plauidealer. ments during the holiday season when he was hospitalised a few weeks ago. He was scheduled to sing "The Messiah" at Elgin on the same day and hour at which his final rites were held last Sunday. . Always generous with his exceptional talents, the young man had entertained for almost every local organization. He was a member of the ,St. James Cathedral, choir in Chicago, the Mendelssohn chorus and the Paramount Opera company. He was also a soloist4with the Barrington and McHenry choral clubs. The deceased was born at Ringwood April 21, 1924, and except for three years spent with the Air Force in India during World War II, he lived in McHenry all his life. His mother having died thirty-one years ago, he was reared by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Goodell and Miss Ethel Jones, whose interests centered in the youth and his ambitions. His musical career was encouraged by Mrs. Goodell, who was able to assist him greatly by acting as his accompanist, in addition to his vocal talents, he was also an accomplished cellist. -He belonged to the First Baptist church of Elgin and was a member of the Air Force association. Left to mourn are the widow, Edith Harrison Jones, whom he married last January; his fathe Continued on Page 8 Jewish Children Saturday, Dec. 17, has been chosen as the date f-or the Hanukah party which the Jewish Studies Group of McHenry county wiil 'hold for entertaining children, parents and visitors, according to Dr. Lee Gladstone of McHenry, president of the JSG. The Jewish festival of Hanukah is an eight-day celebration in memory of the Jews' military victory over the Ancient Syrians in Biblical times. Jewish boys and girls always look forward to this joyous holiday season because they traditionally receive ft Hanukah gift each evening of the festival and each evening they light little wax candles to commemorate the miraculous way the Eternal Light in the Temple continued, to burn for eight days when there was so little oil to keep it going. The JSG Hanukah party will be held at 10 o'clock Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Community Methodist church in McHenry. Each child in the JSG will have a part in the Hanukah play, which will dramatize the "Festival of Lights." Eight children will represent candles which will tell the sf;ory of Jiyjas Macabee's great victory and tW new era of freedom wWfelt -fOlSowed. Other children will r^^Bent the "Spirit of Hanuk^k" the traditional spinning top ^fiby), Judas Macabee and his h&thers. *' The pubHjR^ Jnwjted to share in this fe&lTOlTO'flm, to paijtake of the traditional refreshments, and to watch the children open their presents. "those in the play from McHenry include Michael qpoper, Terry Gershon, Freddy Cooper, Lorna Gladstone, Eileen Cooper, Linda Lieberson, Dennis Carmel, Evan Gladstone and Barry Liebsohn. MINOR ACCIDENTS REPORTED IN ARE* ' LAST WEEKEND Two accidents of a minor nature occurred in the area last weekend. In one, 'Arnold Justen and Wayne Strandquest suffered minor injuries Saturday night when their car overturned after colliding with a vehicle driven by Lolita Trouke of•* Roselle on Rt. 19 and Barrington road. In the second, Harvey Jones of the Wonder Lake community was reported to have collided with an auto driven by Carroll MOsteller of Elgin at the intersection of Rt. 120 and the Ringwood black top road.. ON ADVISORY GROUP Paul R. ,/Yanda received word this week that he has been appointed on the advisory committe for selecting judges for the Class C contest to be bpld this year at DeKalb. DOROTHY ADAMS TO APPEAR ON AMATEUB HOUR NEXT SUNDAY (Friends of Miss Dorothy Mirle Adams, 12-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Math Adams, who reside east of ' McHenry* asp •:?••• -villi anxiously awaiting her appearance on television next Sunday, Dec. 18. Dorothy Marie, who plays the piano and sings, will be a contestant on the amateur hour broadcast at 12:30 o'clock on Channel 7. She. will play and sing a medley of "Winter Wonderland" and "White Christmas" on a children's holiday program. The talented young lady is a, seventh grade student at St. John's, school. In addition to her music, she is a baton twirler and is active in 4-H work. She would greatly appreciate the support of her friends in voting. , ° 1 RE-ELECT McHENRY MAN COMMANDER OF WATER PATROL i Members of the Chain-O-Lakes Water Patrol held their monthly meeting on Saturday evening, Dec. 10, at the Fox Lake village hf 11. * NomhtSte€ as commander of the 'patrol were Jbhn Shay, jof McHemy ,*hd iforvin: rdlass^ofc •Lotus Woods, shay being victorious in the election by a lead of only two votes. \ ; Nominated as vice-commander of the organization was <*eoV£e Drohner of Fox Lake, who was unanimously re-elected by " the group. Frank Marchetti of Lotus Woods was also unanimously Reelected secretary of the organisation. . * . Mr. shay, re-elected to office, expressed his thanks to the membership for their vote of confidence when he promised: '"The Chain-O-Lakes Water Patrol will continue its aims and goals as we progress through the 1956 boating season. I will strive to do# my utmost, as commander, to make the Chain-O-Lakes Water Patrol the very finest organization of its kind in our country." Uniforms of the Chain-O-Lakes Water Patrol will be changed (Cdntinu& on Page 8) DONALD iOHNSON NAMED PRESDBIT C. Of C. AT ANNUAL aECTIOK MEETING; PUN INSTALLATION Donald Johnson was elected president of the Chamber of Commerce at the annual election meeting held Monday noon. Others named to office were Harry Dean, vice-president, and Robert Stueben, secretary and treasurer. Outgoing officers are William Burfeindt, president, and Charles Vycital,, vice-president. Mr. Stueben was re-elected to a post' he held throughout d955. ' The annual banquet and installation will be held Monday, Jan. 23, at 7 o'clock in the evening for members and their wives. At Monday's meeting, a resume of the year's activities was given, including a report on the progress - of : the park district committee. For obvious reasons, such districts require planning covering a long period of time. After many months of work, the committee hopes to call a public meeting for the near future, at which time the project will be discussed. There were 109 members who worked for progress in the community during the past year. In June, the organization presented watches to high school graduates who rated outstanding scholastically. They also undertook a project in the city park in which a new backstop was erected to pro-; vide more adequate facilities for young baseball players. New committees will be appointed at the next meeting. BOARD SETS DATES FOR COUNTY FAIR. ANNUAL MEETING Two dates were set at the recent McHenry county fair board meeting. The 1956 fair will be held August 2, 3, 4 and 5^and the annual meeting will be held Thursday evening, Jan. 12, at the Woodstock Community high school, according to President Henry Marlowe of Huntley. Directors are to be elected lor two-year terms in several townships. Present directors include Mrs. Harry Herman of Spring Grove and C. E. Martin of McHenry. Harold Beth, treasurer, "presented a fairly complete financial statement which showed an operating income of $18,990.88, with a total expenditure of 18,997.32. He reported, however, there wa3 about $300 yet to be received in space rentals which would help show a slight operating profit. This is better than most directors thought it would be because of the extreme heat and three thunderstorms which occurred during the fair. Considerable building was doi^e last year which included the new exhibit building, an addition of 250 seats to the grahdstand, fence, graveled roads in the parking lot and permanent cattle ties. Shop In McHenry Stores. NEW JUNIOR COHSTRUCTlQ Fourteen Class Rooms, Gym, Stage Included In Plans ly ma >-tion, his largest to inform Work goes forward on the new junior high school, Ibcated just west of Edgebrook school in the fcouth part of the city. A bond issue totalling $630,000 was approved by the voters of District 15 last spring and work on the Structure was begun recently. Bids for construction and architect's fees ran $625,000, the •remainder to be spent for necessary equipment. It is expected that the building will be completed and ready to open by next Sept. l. There will be fourteen class rooms in all, 31x24 feet. Each is Equipped with a 24-foot chalkfcoard, a 20-foot bulletin board, a combination teacher wardrobe jtnd bookcase and other necessary equipment for a modern classroom. In the book room, Shelves will be provided to house tOO to 800 texts. One of the most popular features of the building is sure to be the 72x31-foot all purpose room, which is actually two class rooms divided by a modernfold door. A kitchen at one end of the large room is 6x12 feet and will be equipped with overhead cabinets, work tables, storage space, stove, etc. It is designed to be used by the P.T.A. or other groups who have need for the large space for meetings and want to serve lunch. Due to the large number served each day in the high school cafeteria, it is necessary that a member of that department be present whenever the kitchen is in use. The junior high all-purpose room will ^provide a place where light lunches may be served by organizations themselves. Another feature is the 84x65- Joot gymnasium, with space for wo .rows of collapsible bleachers &£ cwh: #ide. A, stage is also being erected 43x26 feet,7 or twice the size of school stage. This room, too, should alleviate the demand for the high school stage for programs and meetings. The stage will have complete electrical facilities, including footlights, border lights, dimmer, curtains, rear • cyclorama, etc. Jutst off the stage will be a band room, three practice rooms, an instructor's office and library. An arts and crafts room will be a welcome addition to. the new building also, including a ceramics room. PUBLIC COOPERATES WITH POST OFFICE ft^AIEINGEARLY is any indica- 1 mark the re of holiday busi- .andled by the , local and Station, according ion supplied this week by Postmaster Ray McGee. Patrons hate responded enthusiastically to the appeal to mail early, he says. Cancellations for the first ten days of December showed an increase of over 24 per cent compared with the same period last year, while receipts for stamps and parcel postt also showed an astonishing increase amounting to over 39 pei/ cent for the same period. Postal employees artf most grateful to the public Tor' this fine cooperation since it makes for better service and also aids employees by making a difficult job just a little easier. With cooperation from the weatherman; the local offices are hoping and planning to deliver every piece of Christmas mail before Dec. 24. Only early mailing will make that possible. In order to assist patrons in getting cards and parcels off on schedule, the two local offices will "be open Sunday, Dec. 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both the stamp and parcel post windows will be open during that time and the public is urged to take advantage of' this service since it will relieve the crowded conditions the following Monday, which is expected to be the peak day. Plans are in the making for delivery of mail both on the city and rural route Sunday, Dec. 18, to help alleviate the load the following day. Persbns who do not expect to be home that day are asked to notify their carrier so that parcels witt not be delivered. Friends have received word from George Adams and his bride, who were married recently, that they .are. enjoying a trip through ^ Califorthe present high nia as their destination. REPORT BALANCES IN COUNTY FUNDS &S SATISFACTORY ' A report from the office' of County Treasurer Vernon. Kays shows the general fund operating once more in the black. The balance now is $51,870.43 but with county expenses ruifhing about $*40,000 a month the balance is expected to be exhausted by the first of the year. This will make it necessary to issue anticipation Warrants to carry over until Vie liquor licenses, amounting to ap; proximately 75,000,- come in during May of next year. Collection of back personal property taxes of about $79,000 is said to be -a factor in the general fund treasury, the amount being collected after Mr. Kays took office. In addition, there is also the ,cut in expenditures of the board in cooperation with the finance committee. Satisfactory balances were said to exist in other funds, also, according to the treasurer. TEN CHILDREN NAMED WINNERS IN COLOR CONTEST The Christmas coloring contest sponsored by local merchants came to a close Tuesday of this week, with ten young people being declared winners as follows: Lois Johnson, Nye Drug store; John DeMar, McHenry Department store; Karen Hauser, Certified food store; Ricky Prlne, Ace Hardware; Carl Harth, Alexander Lumber Co.; Billy Davidson, Rainbow Cleaners; Sandra Rodenkirch, Toddler Shop; Joan Marke, Gladstone's Department store; Doug Marion, Steffan's Jewelry; Cathy Conway, Althoffs Hardware. The contest brought out an unusually large number of entries, making it one of the most successful ever held locally. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Phalin and daughters of Waukegan visited McHenry relatives Sunday.' TWO SPEEDERS Two were arrested for speeding in the city this week. They were John T. Chmiel of Chicago and Merle H. Kasten of'McHenry. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AM0M6 FORD FOUNDATION ear RECSTEHTS, WILL RECBtt S2&500 TO EXTMISBIVICES WINS SILVER WINGS Aviation Cadet Craig F. Baldwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Jones, was awarded the silver wings of an Air Force pilot at the graduation of seventy-eight rew pilots at Vance Air Force base Dec. 6. Col. Chester P. Gilger, base commander, delivered the address and presented the wings to membrs : of the last graduating class of 1955. Cadet Baldwin also was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air Force Reserve. FERE LOSS A loss amounting to an estimated $40,000 occurred last Saturday afternoon when fire destroyed two dairy barns and a milk house on a farm operated by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gritmacker, northeast of Alden. Eighty Holstein cows were saved when neighbors helped lead them from the burning structure. Nine inductees and two volunteers left for military service last week from' the local board. ..They include William J. Karls of McHenry, a volunteer. -- -L---•! • f j ,",j7 Following are the latest letters received at the Plaindealer office from local youngsters, printed just as received: "Dear Santa: ?'I would like to have a nice new bike, a pair of white ice skates, a play telephone and some nice new clothes. I have been a good girl. "Linda Kunz "Sta. Box 56 "West McHenrjr" "Dear Santa Glaus: "Please bring me a dolle shooper a$d a jack-n-box and a ball and dishes and most for my dolly bring me clothes, and so that I can fix my friend up bring me a nurse kit and to read to my sister and brother bring me some book. "Love from Lore Marke" "Dear Santa: "I am 7 years old I want a pair of ice skates and a sled. "Love Barbara Justen "201 Court St., McHenry" "Dear Santa Claus: 'Please bring me a doctor kit and to go to fires and a fire engine, 'and bring me a train, bring me a base ball to. for ths water next spring a boat; for the drums and wood blocks bring me a horn. Dear Santa, have a merry Christmas. "Love from Chucky Marke" "Dear Santa: "I am 3 years old I want a black board and a dolly and melodey bells blocks. "Love Linda Justen "201 Court Street "McHenry, 111." "Dear Santa: "Please bring me sojne boxing gloves. I seen some I like at the store, also I would like a drump truck. Please bring Chuckie, Valerie and Penny Scharf something too and leave it under my tree for them. I will be a good boy. "Thank you Santa Claus. "Skippy Dreyer "407 Waukegan Rd., McHenry" "Dear Santa: "My name is Gordon Bauer and I am writing you this letter to tell you that I would like a sand loader to play with outside, an electric train, a bowling game and a two-way telephone set. . "I have been a good boy this year, I help, my daddy and mommy and I also go to school. Oh yes please bring my little sister, mommy and daddy something also. . "We'll be at my grandma's here in McHenry at 715 Center St. Thank you very much. "Gordon and £am Bauer" "Dear Santa: "I want a doll and make-up kit. Please bring Mark a cowboy suit and a horse. Love "Gloria 'and Mark Rooksby" "Dear Santa Claus: "My name is Chrysande Jo Levesque. I am 9 years old. I am also writing for my brother and sister. **My sister Dierdre wants a pretty dolly and some toys. J. R. wants a real guitar and a farm with animals and tractors. And I want a pretty doll with rooted hair and a smile on her face. And I want a record of some of the music from the Nutcracker Sweet and a Beat the Clock game. "D.D. J.R. and Chrys Levesque" "Dear Santa Claus: "My name is Kathy Barth and I have been a good girl this past year, well almost all year. I (Continued on Page 8) Memorial Hospital for McHenry rCounty is the recipient of $2^(500 as a result of the Ford Foundation gift this week of s billion dollars to colleges and hospitals, the largest single grant in the history of Philanthropy., William Tittle, president of Memorial hospital, on Tuesday was officially informed by tele-., gram of the gift. Gifts to colleges and universities totalled 210 million dollars and were given to all 615 regionally accredited privately supported institutions in the country Two hundred million was divided among about 3,500 privately operated hospitals and 90 million, was set aside for privately supported medical schools. Included among other stipulations as to use. hospitals must spend their awards to improve and extend their services to the public. The sums granted to hoa* pitals need not be saved as endowments but can be spent at once if the hospitals consider it best. They are prohibited from using their gifts for current operating expenses. To be eligible to receive the sum allocated, each hospital must submit evidence that it is tax exempt, report preliminary plans for use of funds within three months of acceptance and report at the end of two years on the actual or proposed use of the money. SPatient Oe»vloe Grants to hospitals were made on the basis of patient-days of service provided by each and by the number of births. Gifts to the hospitals will range from $10,060 to $250,000. It is the hope of the foundation .that the money will be used for such things ail improvement and replacement of: equipment and replacement of old or obsolete buildings. • Hospitals receiving awards 'arethose accepted for listing by the^| American Hospital . association. plus other voluntary. non-profit £ / ones 'Whose applifetftions for ognition are pending. : BERTRAM G. HANSON 1 NEW ADMINISTRATOR. ; MEMORIAL HOSPITAL = Bertram G. Hanson, newly obtained administrator for Memorial Hospital for McHenry Ccsaty, ^ is a man specially trained for hi|V | job. ^ Hanson's acceptance of the position, effective^ Feb. 1, was announced earlier this week hy William Tittle, board president. He comes to his new post at a time when the county-wide hospital is planning a major building program, one for which the " board expects to see ground bro-» ken this summer. The new administrator has had vital experience with a building and remodeling program at his two previous ^positions. At Children's Memorial hospital, Chicago, where he is serving as assistant administrator, Hanson has been involved in the construction of a new hospital floor and a remodeling program. He has held that position since mid-1953. From July 1, 1949, to Sept 30, 1952, Hanson was assistant to the superintendent at , Augustana hospital, Chicago, and f. had the chance to help out in that hospital's building program. He also received valuable experience in purchasing. Between those positions, he attended a course in hospital administration at the University of Chicago, gaining further training for the important position. Hanson is rated one of the most outstanding young men in the country in this increasingly important new profession. Mrs. Mary Wynant, acting ad- , ministrator since the resignation of Miss Manda Roe a month ago, will continue in that capacity un- : til Hanson's arrival and then will ^ resume her duties as superintendent of nurses at Memorial has- | .. , ..s» pital. ; j Hanson, married and the father of three children, was hired following the screening of forty ^ applicants, interviews with sever- J al candidates and additional in-1' tervievvs with the young administrator. Representatives of Memor* j ial hospital's medical staff have I also unanimously endorsed Haanj son for the new position. -- CAR-TRAIN ACCIDENT Two Crystal Lake police offt* cers, Theodore Berrauth and •*.. George F. Wohlrab, were injured Saturday when their patrol c» was struck and demolished by the Chicago & North Western train which arrives in McHenry daily about 6:30. The accident occurred at the Prairie avenue cnmtog M r Crystal Lake. ; d •> 'J i