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v«> "SERVING THE CHAIN^O-LMMES REGION SINCE 1*75" Volume 81 -- No. 37 McHENRY. ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 19. 1956 Its Pm \ Musin' • •J and f Meanderin' j • a It was Friday, the thirteenth, last week and a number of drivers figured the day was the unfortunate omen it has the reputation for being. Hurrying to work Friday mornmany motorists were surprised to be greeted on Richmond Road by police' officeVs who reminded them that according "to the new speed control device they were exceeding the speed limit. After ..having operated the instrument for two days when only warnings wei^e given, tickets were handed out Friday. The Farm Bureau df McHenry $county is planning a "bon voyage" party for the farm adviser, William Tammeus, and his family on Jan. 19 in Dundee. The Tammeuses are leaving soon for India through a Joint program of the U.S. State Department, the University of Illinois and the government of India. No word has been received yet as to the exact date of departure, Mr. Tammeus has won for imsetf a host of friends throughout the county in the past eleven and one-half years spent here. It is with regret that they see him leave. % It was. not only the writers and printers but almost every American who stopped at least momentarily last Tuesday to remember that Jan. 17 marked the 4b250th birthday anniversary of Benjamin Franklin. One can't help but wonder how many folks alive today will make, as Franklin did, * historic contributions in so many fields. Besides printing, he is remembered for his promotion of education, international relations, communications, science, medicine, free enterprise, religion, agriculture and enter* p^tainment. His . interesting, philosophic sidelights on ' the world around him have more meaning today than when they were written. In keeping with their theme, "Stimulate legislation through education," William Green of McHenry, 11th district commander of the American Legion, spoke on legislative matters of the organi- £ cation before the ifteeting of the * Woodstock auxiliary last Thursday evening. ALL-NIGHT PARKING PROMOTED BY COUNCIL UNTIL HAY; MEMBERS PUN FOR WIDENING ELK 51RKT One of four girls featured in a picture in the Chicago Tribune in Saturday's edition was Miss Nancy Knox of Crystal Lake, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Heimer of McHenry. She was shown biufily working with the others in trying to be helpful in } preparing the Cary ski jump for the Sunday annual event. It's a lot easier to get the best of am argument than it is to you are right. CAPT. E. J. JUSTEN ASSIGNED T© USAF AIR DIRECTORATE €> USAF Captain Eugene J. Justen, son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Justen of 119 John street, has been assigned to the directorate of plans of USAF Air Weather Service headquarters at Washington, D.C., according to a recent announcement toy Brig. Gen. Thomas S. Moorman, Jr., AWS commander. Capt. Justen was assigned to a the AWS headquarters from the . twentieth weather squadron in Japan, where he commanded a weather detachment. A graduate of McHenry Community high school and a former student at the University of Illinois, Capt. Justen has been an instructor in the department of weather at Chanute Air Force base, 111., and has completed a total of four years of duty in the ^ Far East. He is a rated pilot with thirty missions to his credit. fcapt. Justen is married to the former Nancy J. Henderson of Chicago. They have four children, Lynn, Heidi, Mark and Eugene. The USAF Air Weather Service provides weather support ' to US Air Force and Army units ' throughout the US and in thirty other countries of the world. SILVER ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. George J. Schmitt of Johnsburg are observing their silver wedding anniversary Saturday, Jan. 21, with open house being held at Memorial hall. The American Heart association and its affiliates have channeled more than J13.000.000 into heart research since 1948. Help £ Your Heart Fund, Help Your Heart. . After. many appeals to vehicle owners On the par^ of the City Council and police department, an ordinance was passed some time ago prohibiting all-night parking on city of McHenry streets. This was necessitated by need for having streets clear during nights when snow plowing is in progress. The new ordinance prohibits parking during the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. from Nov. 1 to May 1. This will give the street department an opportunity to have the roads clear for travel when early risers wish to start for work or other destinations. At the meeting o^ the Council Monday night, it Was voted to approve additional street lights on Elgin road from Allen avenue south, including intersections of Edgebrook Heights streets. A long-standing order for lights in Cooney Heights is expected to be completed in a few days. Another ' improvement is expected in the near future as the city has entered into an agreement with Martin Cooney for a lot in Cooney Heights where a water well is "to be developed. Mr. Cooney has agreed to give the city a lot in the subdivision either at the site of an existing undeveloped well or at a new location provided that action is taken within the next six months Water pressure in this section is reported to be very low at times. A new well should correct this situation and also give the city protection against the possibility of failure at the present source of supply. Widen Street A resolution was passed Monday appropriating Motor Fuel Tax funds for engineering services in connection with widening and resurfacing Elm street from Richmond road to the river bridge. The city expects to participate with- the state of Illinois highway department in this major improvement through use of Motor Fuel Tax funds. Additional revenue this year has placed the city in a better position to consider many needed improvements. While Mayor Freund, who has guided the city through leaner times, has cautioned against excessive expenditures, he has expressed pleasure ajt the city being in position to p&n recognized needs. WE 0FFEE YOU" CONGRATULATIONS A lifelong resident of McHenry, Miss Etta Rosenberger observed her ninety-second birthday anniversary Thursday, Jan. 12 at the Villa rest home, where she has resided for three years. A group of friends called during ETTA ROSENBERGER the afternoon, enjoying a visit with this interesting lady and sharing with her birthday cake and ice cream. Miss Rosenberger also received many cards and other remembrances. She is in quite good health and enjoys greatly visiting with friends and recalling earlier days in McHenry. Her father operated a barber shop ifi a buildng on the site of the present Krause home on Elm street, and a keen memory makes it possible for Miss Rosenberger to remember life in her home town when it was a quiet village with little growth. She was a seamstress for many years until her retirement. Miss Rosenberger is a member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church and of the Ladies Aiid. Mary Kj Daly Old friends at Lakemoor last weekend extended their very best wishes to Mrs. Mary K. Daly of Chicago, a former resident of Continued on Page 8 FIFTY BROUGHT TO CITY TRAFFIC COURT ON SATURDAY Local traffic court was a busy place last Saturday, with fifty speeding cases being tried and nine other violations reported. The new speed device, was put into operation Friday and a long list of offenders was recorded. According to local authorities, the instrument was well receiyed by the driving public. ' Because of the great number apprehended #nd the fact that some of those stopped were exceeding the limit by such a small amount, the names will not be published. In the future, because of the use of the new instrument, the names of only those who are arrested for excessive speeding will be carried in the paper each week. PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS PRESENT PROGRAM FOR PTA The first 10(56 meeting of the McHenry Community P.T.A. will be held Thursday evening, Jan. 26, at 8:15 o'clock in the high school gymnasium. As Fathers' Night will be observed, a special program of interest to dads is being planned. Coach Elliott Wheeland, who teaches 'wrestling in the local high school, will present a sports exhibition. Miss Dorothy Drakeford, new girls' physical education instructor, will also be on hand to give interesting information on her course. The public is invited to attend this meeting, which will be concluded by the serving of refreshments. $154,900 OF STATE'S MFT FUNDS SET FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT A total of $154,900 of the state's MBT funds has been set aside by the county board for road improvement next summer. The program calls for improvement of roads in Greenwood, Dorr and Hartland townships. Besides improvements planned, $57,300 was appropriated for maintenance, including seal coating, cutting of weeds, etc., for jjinety miles of roads in the county^ Also approved was the recommendation of the road and HSridge committee for purchase of new machinery for the highway department, including two trucks. TWO FIRES Two fires were recorded in this ^vicinity during the past week. The first, on Friday, was in a field near the McHenry doll hospital, east of the old bridge, and caused no damage. The second occurred on Saturday and was a grass fire at Lakemoor. RECEIVES PROMOTION JACK BCCKIB Jack Buckie, who has been in the accounting department of the McHenry Plaindealer for the past year, was promoted recently to advertising manager. Before moving to McHenry seven years ago, Mr. Buckie had eleven years experience in sales and retail merchandising as representative for one of the country's leading manufacturing concerns. FORM ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL MISSION CHURCH IN McHENRY A new church congregation -- St. Paul's Episcopal Mission -- has been formed in McHenry, meeting in the kindergarten building on Waukegan street. The first service was conducted at 10:30 o'clock last Sunday morning. Future Sunday rites will be at the same time. Services are presided over by Fr. Klein, who also conducts the FOx Lake Mission and teaches at Seabury Western EpiscopaL,TfceOr logical school. Twenty-four attended the first Sunday services last week and any others residing in this community of the Episcopal faith are invited to join. Children, too, are welcome at the rites. Mrs. Charles A. Olson and Nelson Davis are vestry members, Robert Hess of Nunda is treasurer and Mrs. Tom Davis and Mrs. Robert Hess are in charge of the altar guild. Rep. Chauncey Reed To Retire Next Year Announcement was made this week by Rep. Chauncey W. Reed, Republican, that he would retire from Congress at the end of his present term next January. He said the decision Was made after a consultation with his physician. Mr. Reed has represented the 14th Congressional district of Illinois -- DuPage, Kane and McHenry counties -- since Jan. 3, 1935. He is ranking Republican mAmber of the judicial committee and formerly was its chairman. Heart Fund deductible for poses. contributions are income tax pur- ANNOUNCE WHINi CONTEST M CONNEXION Will HEART HIND DRIVE USSfflMBlEHAIRMA WSTALL NEW OFFICERS OF C OF CMONDAY Ally. Chas. Mason Speaks On Lincoln At Annual Dinner The annual banquet and installation of officers of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Legion home on Monday evening, Jan. 23, at 7 'clock. Members and their wives and husbands are invited to attend. Dan Justen will1 act as master of ceremonies and will introduce the newly elected president, Donald Johnson, who will speak on plans for the organizatiorf in the year ahead. A resume of activities for 1955 also will be given. In addition to Mr. Johnson, other new officers and' directors will be introduced too. Guest speaker for the evening will be Atty. Charles Mason of Waukegan, who will •• speak on the influence of women in Lin- ; coin's life, Mr. Mason, long a student of the life of the famous Illinois president, has appeared in McHenry before audiences which were kept in rapt attention as he presented interesting and little known fapts on Lincoln. A large attendance is expected at this first meeting' of the year of the Chamber of Commerce. POSTAL RECEIPTS AT ALL-TIME HIGH DURING PAST YEAR First Filings For April Prim es Three county office holders 'filed for re-election Monday, the •first day for filing in the April primaries. On the Republican ticket were Lester Edinger for circuit clerk, Don A. Wicks for state's attorney and Theron Ehorn for coroner. For precinct committeemen on the GOP tickets in this township, these men filed: Max Kolin, Joseph Frett, Charles Burdahl, t ^Villiam Davidson. Arthur Jackffson, Steve Duttko, Peter Theljen, Anthony Varese and Claude Mc- Dermott. There were also filings on the Democratic ticket for similar jobs, including Elmer Murphy, Larry Huck and John Colomer. The last day for filing is Jan. 23 at 5 o'clock. For state and national offices, several also filed early, including U.S. Senator Everett M. Dirksen, State Auditor Orville & Hodge of Granite City and Illinois Atty. Gen. Latham Castle. NEIGHBORING CITY OF HARVARD PLANS FOR CENTENNIAL Mrs. named Mary Kauss has to head the heart Valentine contest in the public information division of the local heart fund committee. Boy Scouts, under direction of Walter Aufrecht, and Explorers, with the help of Hugh H. Kirk and J. D. Moffett, will help bring the story of "New Hope for Hearts" to McHenry homes. The heart fund Valentine contest is scheduled to begin Jan. 21 and close Feb. 11. Mrs. Kauss will be assisted in her contest work by Mesdames B. G. Franke, Charles A. Jurak, Witbert Peterson of Johnsburg and other women whose names are not now available. The contest is open to young people from kindergarten through high school age. The rules will be as follows: Contest Rules 1. Finished Valentine to be no larger than S"xl0". 2. Valentine must be made of materials selected1 by McHenry heart fund committee and available from Mrs. Kauss at 312 East Elm street. Other additional materials may be used along with the basic kit. 3. Upon receiving kit. each contestant will be expected to make a contribution to the heart fund by dropping a coin into the plastic heart in lieu of an entry fee. 4. Grade school students must been complete and incorporate in the fund Valentine the following jingle: "There will be a Welcome Mat For the Heart Fund Volunteer Who will " High School students will be expected ^to create a jingle. Wording for jingles should be selected from heart fund drive articles in newspapers or from printed matter distributed by Boy Scouts. 5. Valentines must be submitted for judging, no later than Feb. 11. before 6 o'clock. Valentines submitted become the property of the Heart Fund association and they will be displayed and offered for sale. Judging will take place on Sunday, Feb. 12, followed by an open house sponsored by the local heart fund committee, when the presentation of awards will be made. Judging will be based on originality in design and suitability to the heart fund cause or adaptability to personal use. Cash and merchandise certificates will be given as awards. r. Recent Facts During the 1956 heart fund drive, the public information division will address McHenry area parent-teacher groups on recently discovered facts being made known by the Illinois Heart association in their effort to fight the menace (Continued on Page 8). Twenty years after McHenry's observance of her centennial year, the neighboring city of Harvard makes plans for its 100th year celebration. It will be observed in a community-wide celebration June 6 through 9, in cooperation with annual Milk Day. In addition to activities familiar to Milk Day, there will be a large, historical pageant which will be held on each of the four nights of the celebration. Another highlight includes the Brothers of the Brush organization, which will sponsor a beard growing contest. Township's Assessed Valuation Second High According to County Clerk Raymond D. Woods, McHenry countys total assessed valuation of personal property, lands and lots for 1955 reached an all time high total of $214,077,910. Individually they reached these figures: Personal property, $43,976,640; lands, $112,437,465; lots, $57,663,805. McHenry township's assessed valuation was second highest in the county, $32,462,650. It was topped only by Algonquin $37,705,985 The final tabulation for the calendar year of 1955 at the McHenry post office showed receipts at an all time high, an increase of 11 per cent over last year. During the Christmas rush, an increase of over 50,000 greeting cards and first class mail was handled, while parcel post figures showed a J21 per cent increase in packages dispatched. ^ Due to increased territory and patrons served by the local postal installations, it is extremely important that patrons use their correct mailing addresses to insure prompt delivery of mail. According to the post office employees, the most difficult task to perform is trying to sort mail without a correct address. This is particularly true in this locality, where there is such a repetition of names and streets. Werader 'Lake Children Die« Two children, one an Infant only a few hours old, were taken by death this past weekend. Both were members of Wonder Lake homes. Joy Lucille Fuhrer, 3%-yearold daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Fuhrer of Wonder Lake, died Thursday, Jan. 12, at Children's Memorial hospital, Chicago, of cystic fibrosis. She had been in poor health almost entirely from the time of her birth on June 14, 1952. The body rested at the Peter M. Justen funeral home until 2 o'clock Sunday, when last rites were conducted there, with Rev? Richard Wright of Wonder Lake officiating. Interment was in Woodland cemetery. Surviving are the parents, one brother, Lee, 7 years old, the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Yates of Ames, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fuhrer of Chicago. An aunt, Mrs. Wilford Sanders of Lincoln, Nebr., also attended the funeral. EDzabetrifcttto' ' Infant Elizabeth Marie Bberle of Wonder Lake, fourteen and one-half-hour-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Howard Eberle, died at Memorial hospital on Jan. 11. Besides her parents, she is survived by three brothers and the paternal grandparents, all of Wonder Lake. Another child died about four years ago. Services were held Friday from the funeral home, followed by interment in the Ringwood cemetery. Mother 01 Mrs. Aeverman Died In Duluth Tuesday Mrs. Walter Aeverman returned Monday from Duluth, Minn., where she was called by the passing ; of her mother, Mrs. Victor Anderson, 71, who died in her sleep last week Tuesday. Mr. Aeverman's mother died unexpectedly Christmas day. Services were held Jan. 14 in Duluth. Survivors are the husband, three daughters, three sons, sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. CONDUCT MOTHBtS MARCH ON POUO NEXT THURSDAY EVBWG; BUSIESS SOLICITATIONS HELD THIS WEEK News Aknt OUT" Servicemes WILLIAM N. WEBER William N. Weber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Weber, has been appointed mail clerk of his recruit compa!ny at the Great Lakes Naval Training center. As a recruit petty officer, he will wear a miniature rating insigne as a badge of authority during the remainder of his nine weeks of "Boot Camp". He was chosen for the position in recognition of leadership qualities displayed while undergoing recruit training. Pvt. E. A. Huff is enjoying a furlough from his duties at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and is visiting in the home of his parents, the Nick Huffs, at McCullom Lake. Upon return to duty Jan. 27, he will report to Fort Belvoir, .Va„ where .he will attend drafting school. ^ SEEK JUDGEMENTS OF $180,000 W ACCIDENT TAKING TWO LIVES Geraldine Doran of McCullom Lake, whose husband was killed in an auto accident on Christmas day, filed suit under the dram shop act in the circuit court this past week on behalf of her five children and herself, seeking judgements in the amount of *$180,000. Named in the suit were five taverns and a club in this area. The suit results from an accident on the McCullom Lake blacktop road in which Mrs. Doran's husband, Robert, a McCullom Lake police officer, and Ellsworth Baer waldt of Wonder Lake were killed. In her complaint, Mrs. Doran charges that liquor was sold by these establishments to the two drivers. Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Justen and family of Chicago visited his mother, Mrs. William Justen* last weekend. County Women Make Plans To Attend 55th Farm-Home Week with HOLD GIRL SCOUT * FATHER-DAUGHTER BANQUET WEDNESDAY The Girl Scout father-daughter banquet, an annual affair in McHenry, will be held at 7 o'clock on Jan. 25 in the high school cafeteria. About 170 girls and their fathers are expected to attend. For several weeks these young ladies have been looking forward to their "date with dad." The committee in charge includes two seventh grade troops, and their leaders, Mrs. Maurice Clark, Mrs. H. G. Liptroc, Mrs. Roy Miller and Mrs. A. J. Wirtz. Mrs. Ann Rodenkirch, Sr., spent two days last week in Fond du Lac, Wis.,_ where she attended funeral services of a relative. Women from the McHenry ar^a will join others throughout the county in attending the homemakers' program for the fiftyfifth annual Illinois Farm and Home Week, to be held Jan. 29 to Feb. 2 on the University of Illinois campus in Urbana. Mrs. Edward Muchow and Mrs. Charles Kopp will attend as delegates from the Ringwood unit. Subject* will range from "Our Role in Strengthening America" by a noted Chicago woman lawyer, Mrs. Edith S. Sampson, to "Chicken With an International Flavor" by members of the university foods staff. The annual meeting and election of the Home Bureau federation will take place Jan. 31. Sessions of interest to all will be one on "Arranging Flowers for Your Buffet Table" in the horticultural program; talks on "Home Life in the Far East," "Dad's Place in the Child's Life" and another, "Designed for You," dealing with art-and color in the home. Other activities of interest include open house on Monday evening and the Illinois rural music and drama festival on Wednesday. Works of Illinois amateur artists will be displayed throughout the week. A bus is being chartered to transport McHenry county residents to Urbana. Further information may be obtained by calling the Home Bureau office by Jan. 20. Explain Building Ordinance Jan. 20 With numerous questions and problems arising from the adoption of the present McHenry county building and zoning ordinance, there wild be an open meeting for all builders, contractors and building tradesmen who work in the county. It will be held in the county court room, McHeriry county building, Woodstock, at 7:30 o'clock on Friday, Jan. 20. The year of 1956 is predicted to be the largest year in building in the county; therefore, in order to start the building program out right, George F. Jedlicka, county building and' zoning officer, urges all contractors and building tradesmen to attend this meeting with their questions, Some of the subjects *to be discussed include 1--Inspections required by new code; 2--Septic tank installations; 3--Wells' and well pits; 4--Uuormation necessary to obtain a permit; 5--When permits are required. Delays in building and stoppages result when thj builder or tradesman is not familiar with the ordinance. The March of Dimes campaign for 1956 continues with the usual fine support it has always w>» ceived in McHenry. v; Highlight of the entire drive will be the Mothers March next Thursday evening, Jan. 26, under direction of Mrs. Gertrude Serbian. This will be held in the customary manner, with the ringing of bells and the Mowing of sirens heralding the start <£ the house to house campaign ai 7 ^o'clock. Those who desire , to contribute are asked to turn on their porch light or signify in some other way their intention of support* ing the drive. The subdivisions and outlying districts will be covered in an afternoon drive Thursday. The business section is being canvassed this week, with the following in charge: Herb Reihansperger and James Althoff, Main street; Maurice Clark, Elm street; Otto Heinz, Jr., Riverside Drive; and'Harry Dean, Green street. The Moose Lodge members wiQ again this year cooperate with local police authorities in patrol* ing the streets, especially those which are less brightly lighted so that the women who canvass for funds may do so in safety. Issues Proclamation Mayor Freund' is issuing a proclamation concerning the March of Dimes which will appear in next week's issue of the Plaindealer. It urges support ot this most worthwhile project which benefits many thousands throughout the nation annually. Through the efforts of the. Moose and the Women of the Moose, $162.56 has been turned over to the polio drive to date. Last Saturday, a tag day was held in the city, with Agnes Adams, Myrtle Edstrom, Georgia Stueben, Gertrude Barbian, Claire Seeber; (Flora " Parks, Madeline Mayfield, Ethel Wolf, Judy Phannenstill and Florence Nellis assisting-. Mrs. Adams and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stueben were in charge of the sale of miniature lapel crutches. The same evening, the Moose lodge sponsored a benefit dance.. Proceeds from both the tag day and the dance resulted in the figure just under $200. In 1955 -- the year of the SaUt vaccine -- polio attacked about 30,000 persons in the United States. The annual total was sixth highest in the forty years of recorded,, polio incidence. Attack Sate The attack rate of the (new cases per 100,000 population) in the country in 1955 was approximately 18, which was down from a rate of 24 in 1954. There has been more polio in America in the past eight years than in the thirty preceding. The past year was the eighth consecutive one of heavy polio incidence. . Sharply increased attack rates, as compared with years preceding, tend to bear out belief that improved living standards and better sanitation, while they reduce risk of many other diseases, only make us more vulnerable to paralytic polio, largely by precluding early "silent infections." ) Of 407,000 cases of polio re* ported since 1938, about 40 per cent -- 162,000 -- have occurred in the past four years. . These figures should make everyone anxious to support the March of Dimes. Mrs. Grace Thompson and son, Freddie, of Waukegan visited Miss Rita Martin Supday afternoon. AMATEUR THEATRE PRODUCTIONS WILL BE GIVEN IN MARCH Two separate amateur theatre productions will be presented in McHenry county during the month of March. The plays, presented by the Little Theatre group of Crystal Lake and by the McHenry county Civic Arts 99> sociation- will each have tsw performances, probably on successive weekends. The two groups are separate but will cooperate on the scheduling of their productions. "Late Arrival." a 1951 comedy by Charles Oxton, will be the second dramatic effort of the Civic Arts association. Jim Mat* thews will direct the play, tentatively set for , production ,, <Mt March 10 and Hi The Crystal Lake players are planning their annual duction for the middle of Albert Grant, who will direct the play, said early this week thfl he expected his reading commit* tee to reach a decision on tfcp identity of the play shortly.