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PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Volume 82 -- No. 3 McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. MAY 24. 1956 10c Per Copy ' *', V . M 1 . <• ^ # A. P. Freund was elected as one of eight delegates from the state to the Supreme Council, Knights of Columbus, convention, to be held in Detroit, Mich., in August, His selection was made at the state convention at Springfield Tuesday afternoon of this week. The McHenry Garden club will have an attractive table setting, "Breakfast on the Farm," at the annual flower show to be given at Libertyville on Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27. Local police probably have a secret longing to discard a few years so that they might ride juinoticed on the green bicycle, fellow trimmed, which they picked up near the local theatre about a week ago. Although minus a fender, it is still very ridable and to date has not been claimed. In the absence of a convertible squad car, it might make their police work a mite more pleasant these warm, sunny days. ^Through popular request, Ringwood Methodist church members are resuming the serving of their annual Memorial Day dinner. Until a few years ago, this was a popular meeting place each May 30. The tasty roast beef dinner will be served family style at noon, 1 and 2 o'clock, with tickets purchased in advance for ^he hour desired. All proceeds ^vill b® used to complete payments on the new church which was dedicated in August of 1955, during the centennial celebration of the founding of the original church, which burned in August of 1954. The names of persons from whom tickets may be purchased can be found elsewhere in thjs issue. Something truly unusual in the horticultural line may be found in the Alfred Aregger garden at McCullom Lake, where tulips are growing with three and four blossoms on one stem. All of the blooms are similar and come from new bulbs purchased last fall. Mr. Aregger, who has been gardening since 1923, says he has (jfievef seen anything like the flowers .• before. Passersby are welcome to stop and view them. Ann Lundborg and Kathleen Anglese of the local high school were given honorable mention in the annual Woodstock Elks youth leadership contest. First place went to 17-year-old Beverly Bergsma^of Richmond. Experience gained in the staging of successful flower shows by the local garden club has been reflected in the smooth planning for this year's show. Conducting a meeting of the committee last year, Chairman Mrs. George H. Johnson and Cochairman Mrs. Fred Lieberson announced that they have arrived at the choice of theme, ^Nature's Symphony," which will be carried out in the arrangement of flowers as suggested by. well known songs. The show will be held at the Legion home on July 31 from 2 to 9 p.m. Club members wish to stress at this early date that everyone is invited to exhibit. The advance invitation gives horticulturists an opportunity to ?lan as they put in their gardens. FORESTS) COURT OBSERVES 60TH ANNIVERSARY OH HAY 27; CHARTER MEMBERS RECALL PROUD HISTORY cap1 The public fs reminded of the first anniversary dance sponsored by the McHenry fire department, to be held at the fire house on Tuesday, May 29. Dancing of all kinds will be enjoyed, along with special prizes and refreshments. £ Announcement has been made of the speakers for both the Baccalaureate and commencement programs at the local high school. Rev. Fr. E. C. Coakley of St. Patrick's church, " McHenry, will address the seniors at the Baccalaureate rite on June 3. Glenn M. Blair, professor of educational psychology at the University M>{ Illinois, will speak on graduation night, June 6. Every bad habit acquired by a person actually places a chattel mortgage on his personality. STOP SIGN VIOLATORS Five stop sign violations were reported within the city during the past week by local police officers. There were »o speeders. St. Mary's court. No. 594, Catholic Order of Foresters, will observe the sixtieth anniversary of its founding on Sunday, May 27, beginning with a solemn high mass at the church at 8:30, at which Rev. Fr. Clarence Thennes wilt officiate. "Breakfast will be served in the school hall. At 6:30 o'clock in the evening at the Legion home there will be a cocktail hour, followed by dinner at 7:30. The local court was formed in 1896 as part of the large organization which includes a high court at 305 W. Madison street, Chicago, a state court at 30 N. LaSalle street and many subordinate courts. Charter members of the local organization included the names of Mathias Weber, Michael Winkel, John Stoffel, Nick Huemann, Peter L. Freund, Anton C. Barbian, John Regner, Martin Thelen, Martin Adams, William Rothermel, Fred Karges, Theodore Winkel, 'Adolf Fisher, Ben Rosing, Jacob Justen, John Thelen, Wilhelm Stoffel, Simon Stoffel, Wilhelm Karges and John Bishop. The first meetings were held at Neiss hall on Washington street (later the Peter Neiss home) and the members paid fifty dollars per year. In January of 1913 they moved their meeting place to Weber's hall and some of today's members are still able to recall these happenings in the early years. Among the fifty-year members are George Wegener, John J. Brown, Jacob Stoffel, Charles Gibbs, Martin Conway, G. C. Boley and Peter C. Engeln. On April 14, 1915, St. Patrick's and St. Mary's courts became one and have remained as such through the years. Reading through the minutes of the early meetings were several items of interest, including the date April 7, 1918, when a change in language took place. Until that time, the meeting was conducted in German. The fact that 1918 was a war year might well have been a force in prompting members to make the change. In* 1919, the first joint picnic between St. John's court and the local court was held. Minutes tell us that cigars were given for prizes. It was on Jan 1, of 1920 that the C.O.F. moved to the SchumacKer building (now Pedersen's store on 'Green street) and it is noted that by this time rent had jumped to eight dollars per month. Organize District In December of that year the Muldoon district was organized (McHenry, - Johnsburg and Elgin) the purpose being to better organize the different areas between. At this time, Wauconda and Hartland courts joined McHenry. In 1923, four bowling teams were organized and bowled on Main street in the west business district. Several years later it expanded to eight teams and moved to Green street. This league has just finished its thirty-third consecutive season, with three original members. Juvenile Foresters It was in November of 1928 that the court admitted its first juvenile Foresters and in 1931 the first initiation for these young people was held. Since that date, the C.O.F. has expanded and pr wided an opportunity for fathers and sons to meet together. This also marked the start of the athletic program which is still in operation. Members have carried uppermost in their minds the thought that a boy taken care of as a juvenile will make a good Forester at the age of 16 and a good citizen as an adult. (Continued on Page 8) TUESDAY MUS1CALE TO BE PRESENTED BY CHOIRS, PUPILS The music pupils iand junior and senior choirs of St. Mary's church will present a three-scene musicale on Tuesday evening, May 29, at' 8 o'clock. Sister Andreella, who is music supervisor of the groups, invites "lovers of music and friends of the Sacred Heart" to attend an enjoyable evening at the high school auditorium. Scene I will be "Springtime is Stringtime," designed to triple the number of string players in the school since it is the only one supplying such members for the high school orchestra. Scene II extends from 1756 to "1956 and includes an episode in the life of Mozart, the greatest child prodigy of all time. The aim of this portion is to purchase a piano for the music room of St. Mary's school from the proceeds of the evening's entertainment. Scene in extends from 1856 to 1956, the centennial of the Proclamation of the Feast of the Sacred Heart to the world, its aim "to make the Sacred Heart more known and loved and to inspire new members to join the senior choir." CONVERT TODD BUILDINGS INTO HOME FOE RETIRED Three buildings on the Todd school property -- Walingford hall, Clover hall and Todd gymnasium -- have been purchased, according to Dr. Paul Hockberg of Chicago, head of a Chicago trust company, who announces that they will .be converted into a home for retired people. The unit will be named Woodstock House, where retired persons can live on a small income. Work on redecorating the buildings has started and it is expected that they will be ready for occupancy by July 1. Many interests such as handicrafts and music will be included for the residents, who must be socially acceptable and in good physical and tfiental health. -<• Toddler Shop Has Grand Opening The Toddler Shop and Young Teen Corner, which changed locations recently, will have grand opening on Saturday, May 26, at 109-111 Elm street, to which the public is invited. Aunt Jeanie of TV'« "Lunchtime Little Theatre" will be present in the shop at 10:30 o'clock and there will be a platter party for 'teen-agers at 1 p.m. Judy Mura, winner of the Jim Lounsbury juke box TV baby contest, will be here in person for the 'teen program and promises to be a real attraction for the young fblks. A magic show at 4 Will conclude the day's activities. Gardenias will be given to the ladies visiting the shop and the youngsters will receive candy stick bean bags. The shop has a Williamsburg colonial front and the interior is bright and attractive with red and white side walls and black and white striped draperies. Helen Coupe is. in charge of the shoe department which has just beeft added and Jean Green is store manager. Mrs. Mary Kauss, store owner, opened the Toddler Shop on July 1, 1944, on the corner of Green and Elm street, moving in 1949 to east Elm street. The latest move brings the business to larger quarters and adds greatly to the appearance of the Elm street business district. WAUKEGAN COUPLE RESCUED FROM PISTAKEE LAKE PREPARE FOR POPPY DAY At about 6:45 o'clock Tuesday evening, a Waukegan couple was rescued from Pistakee Lake by the Johnsburg squad after a narrow escape from drowning. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Adams of 646 Buttrick street, "Waukegan, were riding in their boat when jt capsized in the middle of the lake. After calling for help, he was forced to cling to a gas tajik and she to a channel marker for forty minutes until assistance arrived. .. The rescue squad managed to get both of them from the water, after which Mr. Adams was taken to a local physician, where he was found to be suffering from exposure. Mrs. Adams seemed to suffer none from the unpleasant incident. The boat capsized during the storm which came up so suddenly early Tuesday evening. Members of the squad rescued the boat later. BEGIN PLANS FOR NEXT SEASON OF LECTURE CLUB <1 Plans are being made for the 1956-57 season of the Lecture Luncheon club, which will be its fourth year in this community. Well known lecturers are brought to McHenry from all over the United States to speak on diverse subjects. Meetings are held at 12:30 p.m. at the Country club on the last Wednesday of the months of September, October, February, March and April, with a special men's night dinner and lecture during the first week in December. Last season's men's night Was a great success as it featured the appearance of Dr. Harlan Tarbell, world famous magician and mentalist. The club is handled by Mrs. John R. Varese as professional director. Club members have no duties other than to attend a; luncheon and lecture. This comparatively new organization has attracted members from the areas of Barrington,7 Dundee, Fox Lake, Ingleside and Northbrook. Club dues are to be paid by the last of June and programs are sent to members in August. Anyone .interested in joining may contato Mrs. Varese for further infonnation. News About Our Servicemen Proudly wearing a bright red poppy, symbol of Memorial day, is Mayor George P. Freund, who is surrounded by chairmen for the co-sponsoring organizations, the Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars and their auxiliary units. From left to right are Roy 'Morrison and Irene Stoller of the V.F.W. and Eleanor Creutz and Bob White of the Legion. The poppies will be sold in McHenry on Saturday, May 26. h PLAINDEALER DEADLINES SET AHEAD MEMORIAL DAY WEEK Because Memorial Day, May 30, falls on Wednesday, it will be necessary to set ahead the deadlines for both news and advertising for next week only. All general news must be in the office by 4 p.m. Monday and all correspondents' copy by Saturday morning at 9:30. Display advertising will be accepted until Monday noon and classified ads until Tuesday at 10 a.m. ELEVEN GRADUMl AT JOHNSBURG SCHOOL MAY 31 First Graduating Class Addressed By Sen. McClory Graduation exercises for eleven eighth grade students of the Johnsburg public school have been planned for Thursday, May 31, at 8 p.m. in the school gymnasium. This will be the first graduating class of the school. The speaker for the evening is State Senator Robert McClory of Waukegan. Principal Philip L. Shutt has announced the following program: Invocation by Rev. Carl STORE PLANS GRAND OPENING hp; Photo by Kolin This very attractive building is the new home of the Toddler Shop and Young Teen Corner, which will have its grand opening at 109-111 Elrri street Saturday, May 26. The business started on a small scale in 1944 and has continued to expand through the years. •{' •!• •8"ti <• •{• •!' I Corps, Korea -- Army Pfc Loren J. Freund, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Freund, Route 1, McHenry, is playing baseball in Korea for I Corps headquarters Freund, a security guard with headquarters company of tho corps' 301st communications reconnaissance battalion, entered the Army in October, 1954, and completed basic training at Fort Chaffee, Ark. He arrived in the Far East in October, 1955. The 21-year-old soldier graduated from McHenry Community high school in 1954. SEN. ROBERT A. McCLORY Ringwood Girl Milk Day Queen Contender Eight farm girls from the county have been selected as contenders for the title of dairy princess at the Harvard centennial- Milk Days. Final judging will be on Friday night, June 8. The eight contenders, including one from this locality, were named by Walter J. Schuett, president of the Pure Milk association's District 6, who said thkt one girl from each of the six P.M.A. locals was selected by ballot. Among the eight are Mary Linn Hogan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hogan of Ringwood, and Barbara Passfield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Passfield of Woodstock, well known in this community. Navy Recruiter Bill Anhalt at EH k horn, Wis., has announced the .enlistment of Bill V/eber for a period of four years in the regular Navy. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl N. Weber of 402 Main street. Bill attended the McHenry high school and is now taking his basic training at Great Lakes Naval Training center. Pvt. James R. Waterson, whose wife, Mary Ellen, lives on Route 2, McHenry, is scheduled to leave the U. S. for Germany next month as part of Operation Gyroscope, the Army's unit rotation plan. Water-son's unit, the 3rd armored division, now stationed at Fort Knox, Ky., will replace the fourth infantry division in Europe. Waterson, a radio mechanic in Company D of the division's 29th infantry battalion, entered the Army last August, and received basic training at Fort Knox. Son of Mrs. Mary E. Waterson, Elgin, he is a 1955 graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology and a member of Alpha Chi Sigma fraternity. F.P. 2/C Joseph Stoffel ar- j rived home last week from New j York, where he is based with the Navy, and will spend twenty days with his parents, the Martin Stoffels. Ronald J. Hieber, engineman (Continued on Page 8) A. Lobitz, pastor of Zion Evangelical Lutheran church; class will, John Ripley; class prophecy, Mike Creighton; song, "June is Bustin' Out All Over," Rosalie Linden, Joanne Matuszak, Pat Paul, Audrey Albrecht and Pat Johnson; address by Senator McClory; song, "You'll Never Walk Alone," by girls' quintet, awarding of diplomas, Mike Schaefer, school board president; benediction, Pastor Lobitz. Following the exercises, relatives ,and friends will meet in' the basement of the school for light refreshments and visiting. Graduate Dance The first graduate activity, however, is a dance at the school on Saturday, May 26, from '8 to 11 p.m. Special committees have been busy working on decorations and planning refreshments. The last day of school for the eighth grade will be at noon today. The other grades will remain in session through May 29. A school picnic is planned by the P.T.A. for Tuesday, May 29. Report cards will be handed out that day. The graduating class is as follows: Audrey Albrecht, Michael Creighton, Patricia Johnsor^, Terry Jordan, John Kerr, Rosalie Linden, Joanne Matuszak, Patricia Paul, John Ripley, Arthur Sternickle and Thomas Fisher. BREAKS ARM Mrs. John Brda suffered a broken arm in a fall the last of the week. < YOLO COUPLE MARRIED FIF YEARS Open House For William Ettens After Busy Day On Wednesday, May 30, Mr. and Mrs. William Etten of Vo!o will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary, beginning with a mass of thanksgiving at 9:30 in St. Peter's church, Volo, and followed by breakfast at their home. Dinner will be served to the family at St. Mary's school hall, McHenry, after which there will be a reception for relatives and friends at 5 o'clock and open house after 7 p.m. The bride of fifty years, the former Anna Weingart, was married to William Etten on May 30, 1906, at St. Peter's church, Volo, by Rev. Fr. Rempe. Their attendants were Josephine Weingart Schlau, Catherine Etten Engels, Nick Weingart and Nick Etten. The latter is now deceased. The Ettens have seven children, Edwin of Elkhorn, Wis., George of Grayslake, Mrs. Herman (Marie) Brown of Volo, Clarence and Raymond of Ringwood, Herman of McHenry and William, Jr., of Wonder Lake. A daughter, Mrs. Anthony (Florence) Hertel, is now deceased. They have thirty grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. MEMORIAL MY PARADE PUNNED BY VETERANS; CEMETERIES, PARK MARKER TO BE VISITED BY MARCHERS DISCUSS PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX AT PUBLIC MEETING A meeting to discuss the personal property tax matter will be held in the high school auditorium on Monday, May, 28, at 8 o'clock. Stanley 'Cornue, supervisor of assessments, will be present to answer any questions which anyone present may care to bring up. The amendment to the personal property tax, which will come up at the election this fall, will also be discussed. Anyone interested in the subject is urged to be present. Nine Graduate At Ringwood School Eighth grade promotion exercises were held at the Ringwood church on Friday evening. May 18, at 8:30 o'clock. The invocation was given by Rev. Reid of the Ringwood-Greenwood church. Songs were sung by both the upper and lower grades, accompanied by Mrs. Burton. The program consisted of the reading of the class will by Jay Walkington, an autobiography by Donna Ackerman, poems for the graduates by Pat Corso and Judy Bruce, poems for vthe undergraduates by Pat Hogan, "Glancing at the Future of the Graduate," by Emily Ortlieb and an address to the graduates by Arnold Rauen of Pistakee Bay. The presentation of merit awards by the American Legion and auxiliary of Wonder Lake honored Harry Hogan and Karen Corso. After members of the graduating class had sung "Make America Proud of You," certificates of promotion were distributed by Assistant County., Superintendent of Schools Kenneth Neubert to Donna Ackerman, Dick Aissen, Mary Ellen Carr, Vincent Coupe, Jr., Karen Corso, Susan Harris, Harold Hogan, Patricia Hogan and Jay Walkington. At the close of the program, refreshments were served by the Community club. Credit for the success of the evening is due the teachers, Miss Heidman and Mr. Andreas, and the music instructor, Mrs. Burton. Assessments Legal After June 1; Encourage Filing Assessor Lester Bacon reminds the public that it is legal to make assessments after June 1; thus anyone who has not filed or who has not received a schedule is urged to contact him at the earliest opportunity. A last reminder on Mr. Bacon's office hours is given as follows: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 1 to 5 pjn., on Thursday and Friday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon during the remainder of May. He resides at 203 John street, where his office is located. Roy Ericksons' Infant Son Died Last Monday Ronald Erickson, infant son of, Mr. and Kirs. Roy Erickson of Lakemoor, died in Children's Memorial hospital, Chicago, on Monday, May 21. The baby was born in March. The body will rest at the George Justen & Son funeral home until Thursday afternoon at 1, when rites will be conducted by Rev, J. Elliott Corbett, with interment in Woodland cemetery. Veterans' organizations are busy with plans for the Annual Memorial Day parade, which will be held in McHenry on Wednesday, May 30, beginning at 10 o'clock in the morning. . The line of march will continue down Green street to Broad, then turn west to Richmond road, where- the marchers will visit both * Woodland and St. Mary's cemeteries. They will go on to St. Patrick's cemetery and then to the city park, where a wreath will be placed on the memorial marker. The parade will include, among others, the American Legion, the American Legion rifle squad and colors, the V.F.W., the V.F.W. colors and rifle squad, both auxiliary units, junior drum and bugle corps. Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies and band. Not many probably realize< that as Illinois residents they may be proud that the first Memorial Day service was held in our own state, two years before the famous proclamation by General Logan, in 1868, designating May 30 as the official day for decorating the graves. It was a warm spring day in April, 1866, and two Union soldiers sat on the steps of a church near Carbondale. As they talked, they watched a blackgarbed woman place a wreath of flowers on a grave and kneel in prayer beside it. Inspired By Act They were inspired by her act and decided that all veterans' graves should be so decorated. They talked it over with others and soon the town fathers decided on a day for the memorial service. In the meantime, the Grand Army of the Republic was being formed in Decatur and in 1868 John Logan, Civil War general, as its commander-in-chief, designated May 30 to decorate the graves of all who died in defense of their country. HONOR McHENRY PATROL MEMBERS AT ANNUAL GATHERING s All previous attendance records were broken when a total of 767 patrol boys and girls attended the' annual McHenry county school patrol picnic in Woodstock city park last Thursday. Listed among blue ribbon prize winners were Vicky Viverito, Jadeane Barlow and Michael Meeker, with a special prize to Rex Hester, all of McHenry. The large group of children consumed 168 pounds of hot dogs, 115 dozen buns, 115 dozen ice cream cups, fifty dozen half pints of milk and sixty-five dozen soft drinks. Schools represented included Edgebrook, St. Patrick's and St. Mary's of McHenry, Spring Grove, Ringwood public, St John's' and Harrison, Wonder Lake. OBSERVE GOLDEN WEDDING Worwick Photo MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM ETTEN Mr. and Mrs. William Etten of Volo will celebrate their goMttn wedding anniversary on Wednesday, May 30, beginning with A mass of thanksgiving in St. Peter's church.