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wSERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Volume 82 -- No. 8 McHENRY. ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 1956 10c Per Copy ANNUAL LEGION CARNIVAL OPENS JUNE 30 11 &V1 .'J*I" it •> * ' . , & Not many young ladies are so fortunate to be able to combine winning a beauty contest with enjoying a week's wedding 'trip by air to Miami, FJa. However, it was experienced by one Mc- Henry girl, Mrs. Jack Pepping (Karen Engdahl) this past week. In .a beauty and personality contest conducted in the southern city while she was on her honeymoon, she emerged victorimis over twenty girls competing from New York, Philadelphia and Cleveland and has a beautiful trophy in recognition of her achievement. Scheduled for Arrival in the States this past week at Holland- America Line pier, Hoboken, N.J., were 300 Dutch persons under the U.S. refugee relief urogram. Among them were Jan Bos, 39, his wife, Marigje, their two sons, Adrianus, SM, and Johnny, 1, and a daughter, Marjan, 5, for whom the Community Methodist "church acted as sponsor through intermediary of the Church World Service. Mr. Bos was a soldier in the Dutch Royal Army when the German invaders overran peace- •fial Holland in 1940. Three years later he was caught and sent to a bleak part of Germany, from where he later escaped and eventually reached Holland. At the district Legion convention held in McHenry last Sunday, drawing hundreds of post and auxiliary members, Thomas O'Neil of Harvard, commander of the county council, announced '•TOat McHenry was the first •county in--the-district to reach 100 per cent membership. The council has 3,300 members. He added that at Boys State in Springfield this week the county is represented by fifty boys, largest number of any of the four counties in the district. S.I.H. received in his mail JVednesday morning a very attractive sticker, bearing the very appropriate invitation, "Watch the Cubs Play Ball." We expect to see it occupying a prominent place on his windshield. BEATING THE HEAT Peasley Photo One of the best ways to keep cool on a hot, summer day -- and just incidentally adding to the observance of June as dairy month -- are Mary Linn FSogan and Walter Schuett. Miss Hogan is shown enjoying her new role as McHenry county dairy princess as she partakes of a huge ice cream cone. Mr. Schuett, who also looks happy over his taste treat, is president of District 6 of the Pure Milk association. , For the next year, the pretty young lady from Ringwood will serve as the dairy industry's ambassador of good will in McHenry county. HONOR HARRY HOFF, MR. P.Y.C., SATURDAY AT DINNER DANCE Plans continue for the garden show which is being held July 31 at the Legion home, sponsored by the McHenry Garden club. It is a project for both young ^plks and adults and everyone is urged to watch for schedules which will appear in next week's issue of the paper. The public is invited to participate. Worthy of special mention this week is the set of twins, a boy and a girl, born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lawson last week. They join a household which tftas three other girls, two of them being twins. A good home is always easy to go into and hard to leave. Fifty-one years of loyal membership and service to the Pistakee Yacht club is being recognized Saturday, June 30, at 7 o'clock in the evening when that organization honors Harry Hoff at a dinner-dance. Members and friends are joining in. this celebration honoring the man who has become known fondly as Mr. P.Y.C. During the more than half century in which he has served the club, his. duties have inclutted s^r^taT^.' eh^ tertainment committee chairman, sailing official and director. His leadership ability and ability to make friends easily make Saturday's event one which is eagerly anticipated by all who know him. The committee for the entertainment is headed by Commodore and Mrs. Ellis S. Potter and Past Commodore and Mrs. Edwin Mraz. Mr. and Mrs. William Schmid are in charge of arrangements, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tillmann, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ottosen, Mr. and Mrs. William Ericsson, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Buchholz, Miss Nancy Schmid, Miss Meg Mraz and William Schmid, Jr. Hair Styling Is Feature Oi Course Three attractive young ladies from the . McHenry community are among a number enrolled in the Marine Day queen contest charm course and are expected to fill out their entny sheets in the near future. They are Judith Hocin of McCullom Lake, Judy Baur and Barbara Marticke of McHenry. Next Monday's charm course class will feature the appearance of Mr. John, hair stylist who received his training with the Chicago. He is a member of the National Hairstylists and Cosmetologist association. A resident of McHenry, he is employed in Barrington at the present time. He will speak on proper liair styling. MRS. JADOT DIES Mrs. Therese Marie Jadot of Duff in road, LaGrange, Wis., died unexpectedly while writing a letter to a McHenry friend in her home on TYiesday morning, Juge 26. She was 78 years old. The body is resting at the Smith funeral home in Palmyra, Wis., | where services will be held at 2 ! o'clock Friday, with interment in Hillside cemetery. Mrs. Jadot, I her husband and daughter, Mrs. I Alice Huff, resided in McHenry. HEW McHENRY I0SP1TM TO OPEN 1 EIGHT WEEKS; HEHRY TONYAH CHAIRMAN ARI OF DIRECTORS Local Couple Married Sixty-Two Years June 27 Congratulations are in order for Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. J&icks of Miller subdivision, who observed their sixty-second wedding annivemary on Wednesday, June. 27. They have been local residents for the past six years. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hicks, who are in good health, spent the day quietly with members of their family. They have two daughters. Mrs. Harry Eclcert of Winslow, Ark., and Mrs. Walter J£loss of Chicago. APPEAR ON TV Members of McHenry's prize winning saxophone trio, which appeared last spring on a Chicago amateur hour, will return on a program of winners Sunday, July 1. Members include Kenneth Sawdo, Audrey Tonyan, Gerald Dowe and Terry Lishamer. The time and channel have .^een changed and the young people can be heard between noon and 1 p.m. on Channel 9. They would very much appreciate the votes of their many friends. CHANGE MASS SCHEDULE Sunday masses at St. Mary's church during the summer season will be at 7, 8:30, 10, 11 and 12 o'clock. In just a few weeks, the new McHenry hospital will open its doors to the public. Henry Tonyan has been named chairman of the board of directors of the institution, which is located it 308 S. Green street. It will comprise twenty-two beds and will be fully equipped with all major and minor divisions of a hospital with the exception of obstetrics. There will be registered nurses on duty at all times, who will be assisted by nurses aides. A fully equipped emergency room and operating room are available, as well as a complete x-ray department. The laboratory, with its four technicians, is capable of performing all required laboratory tests, including the new radio-isotopes. The hospital has been designed along modern lines with light, airy rooms, and for further patient convenience the entire building is air conditioned. As a j hospital serving the community, ! its services are available to all residents of the McHenry area. The twenty-two beds will be divided among major and minor surgery, pediatrics* and medij ein&. Recent Survey I Several years ago, a survey ' of McHenry county found that I the county required 100 hospital • beds more than it actually had. I Since this inspection, the popui lation has increased markedly i but the number of hospital beds : has not kept pace. Plans and discussions of the McHenry hospital have been under way for FOUR YOUTHS HELD ON HOME BUftGLARY CHARGES AT LAKE Four 17-year-old youths were being held in the county jail this week on charges of burglarizing two Lake Defiance summer homes owned by Chicago doctors. According to reports, the burglaries were decided upon when money was needed to pay for traffic fines against one of them, Anthony Fino, Rt. 3, McHenry. The others are Carl Lewallen of Crystal Lake, John Wenzel of Rt. 1, Cary, and Thomas Conner of Burton's Bridge. In addition to the burglary charges, they are also reported to be charged with assault against two McHenry men at Crystal Lake recently. The complaints wer^ filed by Charles Lindwall and John Flack. Most of the loot taken has been recovered, including an ice cooler, power mower and fishing and hunting equipment. & The homes were owned by Dr. James Lewis and Dr. Urban Comes. (Continued on Page 8) ASSOCIATION MEETS The Huemann's Improvement association will hold its second and final meeting for this year on Sunday, July 1, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held on the Shorewood (center) community beach lot. Besides the regular business there will be an election of new officers and a complete financial report of the last fiscal year will be handed out. The association is hoping for a large turnout. LOCAL RES CROSS BENEFITS FROM SATURDAY PARTY it's Service To mforiuriaie Folks ocajly Recalled The Veterans of Foreign Wars clubhouse will be the scene of a benefit party on Saturday night, June 30, starting at 7:30, when those most interested in the Red Cross hope to make up ; a deficit of $1,310 which has' existed since the March quota of $3,500 was not met. Seventy-five cents of every dollar collected 'remains in the county to aid servicemen, veterans and their families and all those suffering from disasters of any kind. Within the past year, the organization has giveh untold aid to unfortunate folks in this community. Immediately after two fires which destroyed homes, Red Cross- representatives undertook the task of clothing and feeding the parents and children, as well as providing furniture to get them started in establishing new homes. Communication between veterans and their families is ia common service provided without cost. Numerous trips to hospitals have been made also to provide proper care for veterans' wives in this community. ' A No Swimming Program ' Because the 1956 quota tvas not met, it was impossible .for the first time in several year^ to provide a water safety program in McHenry this summer. It is hoped that the program may bet resumed next year. Tickets for Saturday's benefit Keiit, Gertrude Barbian, Audrey Glosson, Mildred Thomas or Thelma Covalt. The V.F.W< announces that it will be open house for all friends of the Red Cross. New branch officers elected recently are Gertrude Barbian, chairman; Verona Kent and Audrey * Glosson, co-chairmen; Susan Olsen, secretary; Robert L. Weber, treasurer; Kenneth Hamsher, first aid; and E. J. Gausden, civil defense. PLAINDEALER DEADLINES CHANGED HOLIDAY WEEK Because the . July Fourth holiday falls on Wednesday this year, it is necessary to change deadlines for the Plaindealer next week only. The paper will be printed as usual, on Thursday. General news will be accepted until Monday at 3 o'clock and correspondents copy must be in the office by 9 o'clock Saturday morning. Display advertising will be accepted until Monday noon and classified ads until Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. VETERANS PROMISE BtGGCST EVENT M YEARS; COLORFUL FIREWORKS DISPLAY CLIMAX OF FIVE DAYS OF FESTIVITIES RONALD HOWARD WINS TOP PRIZE IN BIKE RODEO Two Fires Require Services OI Volunteers An overheated oil stove caused loss of sleep for several members of the local volunteer fire de- I FREAK STORM CAUSES DAMAGE ! NORTH OF CITY A freak storm that almost reached tornado proportions: partment in the early hours of caused considerable damage in ! Tuesday morning. They were tjie area just n0rth'0f McHenry summoned to McCullom Lake jate Wednesday night and early Estates about 2 a.m. but by the • Thursday morning last week. time the truck reached the railroad tracks on the blacktop road, a car had met them' to say the fire had been extinguished. Last week, firemen were called to put out flames which destroyed a house trailer on the Leo Miller farm on the Crystal Lake blacktop road. Neighbors noticed the fire too late for firemen to save it. NEED CONTRIBUTIONS TO MAINTAIN GUARD NOW ON BEACH DUTY Miss Gail Brefeld, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brefeld, a college student, has been engaged as lifeguard at the local beach and is on duty from noon to 4 p.m. each day. A summer house in Sunnyside Beach subdivision, owned by Fred H. Bergman, was---taken from its foundation and blown a distance of 200 feet, knocking a bench Trom the third pier into .the water. Chairs and tables in' the metal cottage were left undisturbed. On the other side of the river, a huge tree and yard lights were brought down in the wind at one spot and at the Creighton home, lightning was believed responsible for wires burning. C OF C MEETS VARIOUS PROBLEMS AT NOON MEETING The question of solicitation in the city came up for discussion at a noon meeting of the Cham- To date, only fifteen dollars j ber of Commerce on Tuesday. A has been collected since the appeal was made to secure funds to maintain a guard at the beach throughout the summer. Much •v ..j. ..j continued until Labor Day. Contributions should be sent to Beach Fund, McHenry. Six children were saved from drowning last year during the h^urs a special guard was on duty, and this alone should merit the support of the beach fund by every member of the community. The James McAndrews and the Gail Shannon families spent a few days last week at Rosholt, Plan a safe holiday by staying j>Wis., where they attended the in McHenry over1 the Fourth of ; wedding of the sister of Mrs. July. McAndrews and Mrs. Shannon. committee was appointed to handle what proves to be a problem in most communities at some time, and .they will decide - -the "lftmt^trif • fodivftftiaV; caraes,--- There was also some discussion on the advisability of revising the qualifications for receiving -the awards given annually by the C. of C. to students at graduation time. In addition to general committee reports, Marine Day progress was talked over by the assembled group. The big water event will be held Sunday, July 29. Letters in the suggestion boxes were read, including two favorable to the contest conducted for Marine Day queen candidates and one expressing approval of the park district. Give That Youngster Support He Deserves An Editorial (The following editorial, contributed this week, is thoughtprovoking and applies not only to the subject mentioned but also to various types of activity in which McHenry young people participate. It is being given special prominence in the hope that parents may realize the great need for their interest in those wholesome hobbies most important to their children.) With juvenile delinquency rising throughout the country, it should be unnecessary to write requesting parents to support and encourage such worthwhile endeavors as Little league and Pony league baseball in McHenry. The sports writers and correspondents have, in the last few issues of the Plaindealer, stressed the importance of having the parents of these young lads attend the games. The parents of most of these boys either aren't interested in the activities of their own children, or, they don't read the sports pages. Most of them wouldn't think of letting someone borrow their favorite fountain pen or their automobile, but they never give a second thought to letting someone "borrow" their boy for a Sunday afternoon or an evening or two each week. Granted, there are times when it becomes virtually impossible for one or both -parents to be in attendance, but it is a well-known fact that the same few parents and relatives of some of the boys are in attendance at every game, while the great majority never show up at all. Jack Brickhouse says, "these leagues are the best means of teaching growing boys good clean, healthful habits which will have a definite bearing on their conduct as they grow older." He says, "If your boy is stealing bases he won't be out stealing hub-caps." Just think how lucky most of you parents are that you have been blessed with a strong, healthy youngster who is doing his best to succeed and w in the respect of his teammates and friends. Some parents, who have a child who is unable to participate because of some physical handicap, offer prayers every day of their lives that some day they .may see their young son run out onto the field and pick up a glove. Give some thought to those parents and you will soon realize how fortunate you are. Get out to those games and cheer for your son and be thankful that jou have that privilege. Even if youi* boy sits on the bench, remember it is much better to know he i^ sitting on a bench in a Little league park now than to be sitting in a police station a few short years from now. Thank the Lord that you live in a fine community such as McHenry, where you have leaders who are willing to devote their own time and effort to the welfare of your children, and who ask nothing in return except your attendance at the games and a word of encouragement to these young Americans. Remember, you are lucky your son is running out a base hit and not running out in front of a truck, or that he's picking up a bat and not a gun. PRESENT BAND PROGRAM THURSDAY IN HOLIDAY WEEK The fourth concert of the summer series of band programs j will be presented on the high school grounds Thursday, July 5, at 8 o'clock. The change from Wednesday to Thursday for this one week only was made necessary by the fact that the holiday falls on the usual concert night. The program to be presented includes the following numbers: "The Star Spangled Banner" March, "On the Mall" -- Goldman. Waltz, "Songs of the Island" -- - King • Overture, "Princess of India" ! -- King Popular number, "Melody of Love" -- arranged by Yoder March, "Old Comrade" -- Teike Waltz, "Beautiful Ohio" arranged by Briegel Overture, "Beau Sabreur" •-- Olivadoti Selection, "American Patrol" -- Meachanr Fox Trot, "Diana" -- arranged by Buchtel Selection, "H.M.S. Pinafore" -- Sullivan March, "National Emblem" -- 1 Bagley Finale, "God Blesg America" -- Berlin Saturday afternoon was an exciting one in the city park where a number of eager bicyclists had gathered to take part in the first bicycle rodeo ever held in McHenry. The beautiful bike offered to some lucky youngster was won by Ronald Howard of 302 John street. , Following a parade of decorated bikes which opened the program, judges awarded top prizes to Virginia and Dorothy Kirk. The former won a medal and certificate for having the most original decoration. Complete with a pink, paper hog's head and streamers, the sign on her vehicle read "Be Safe -- Don't be a road hog." Her sister, Dorothy, had the most beautiful bike, featuring a green and yellow dragon's head. Her slogan was "Don't drag on with bad brakes." The following were winners in the rodeo events: Robert Wahl and Roberta Donnelly, potato race; Billy Anderson and Virginia Kirk, shoe scramble; Steve Fike and Dorothy Kerr, coasting race; Dorothy Kerr, paper bag race; Robert Wahl, snail race; Robert Rodde and Dorothy Kerr, weaving race. Chief of Police Joseph Grobel spoke a few timely words to the young cyclists on safety rules. In connection with the rodeo, an essay contest was conducted in local. schools. _ Eighth grade •tmmers-^rere i-ymte Buckie, -1; Karen Thompson, 2; and Nancy Jurack, 3; seventh grade, Eleanore Wirfs, 1; Eileen Noonan, 2; and Sharon Carlson, 3; sixth grade, Virginia Peterson, 1; Bob Beckenbaugh, 2; and Bill Anderson, 3; fifth grade, Roy Miller, 1; and Gary Vycital, 2. Especially to be commended for their part in carrying out the rodeo were Mr. Grobel, Bill Creutz, Hugh Kirk, Mrs. Robert Kerr, Clyde Bailey, M. L. Schoenholtz, Dr. H. S. Fikf, George Kleinhans and Rudy Bryant. Bicycle safety is important to any community, with the large number of young folks who ride, and it is the sincere hope that another rodeo will find a much larger number taking part. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Walter E. Winn of Richmond has been invited to serve on the dairy commodity study committee appointed by the National Grange. He is president of the Pure Milk association. SPEEDING ARRESTS Sixteen drivers were issued speeding tickets within the city this past week. On June 30, two cases of drunken driving and one of disorderly conduct will come up in court. Summed time is carnival time and it won't take long, when one sees the young folks making; their way toward the Legion parking lot, to realize that time is approaching for the annual July Fourth holiday event. The carnival opens Saturday evening, June 30, and will continue through Wednesday, July 4, with rides open sometime during Sunday and Wednesday afternoons, as well as every evening. The carnival promises to be the biggest and best yet, according to Dr. John Gray, committee chairman and new commander 6f the Legion, There will be six rides this year, including two kiddie rides and four for "youngsters" Oof all ages. Monday, night has been declared kids' night, starting at 7 o'clock. All rides will be at a very small fee. Children of grade school age will have the opportunity to register free at a special booth for a chance to win t\fro deluxe bicycles which will given away at 9:30, one for a girl and one for a boy. For the children under school age, there' vyill be a luxurious, large doll^ and buggy set for ' some lucfc# little girl and a deluxe wagon for a boy. Sports Attraction For . the sports-minded, there' will be wrestling and boxing displays featuring many TV headliners. Highlight of the entire five* day event will be the colorful display of fireworks, which starts promptly at 9:30 on July . •-4. - - - • Assisting Dr. Gray as general chairman will be the following: M. L. Schoenholtz, merchandise;' William Green and Robert Hendricks, car; William Althoff, game; Herbert Reihansperger and James Larkin, finance; George and Charles Brda, Joseph " Gausden, Joseph Mikota, Roy Nissen, Ray Albright, Roy Biggs, Otto Becker, Charles Peterson, Ray Page, Larry Larsen, Maurice Foley, Merle Nelson, Richard^ Frett, Gene Adams, Gerald Mil*" ler, Paul Karls and Robert Sutton, special; William Hecht, Dr. Arthur Howard and Herbert Kulasik, wrestling; Hugh Kirk, Boy Socuts; Marge Mikota, auxiliary food and refreshment booth; Jennie Mae Richardson, rides; Jerome Miller, parking. ON ttONOR ROLL vNamed td the second semester honor roll at Northern Illinois State college at DeKalb were Patsy Goranson, Richard Kirchoff and Ruth Schaefer of McHenry. The college disclosed the names of students so honored during the past week. ^lie 1956 Illinois state fair horseshoe pitching championship will be determined during the K>-day run of the exposition, Aug. 10 th-ough 19. WED FIFTY-SIX YEARS Annual Summer Supper At Lutheran Church Members of the Ladies Aid of Zion Evangelical Lutheran church are making extensive plans for their annual summer supper, to be served Thursday evening, June 28, starting at 6 p.m. on the church lawn, John street. Past suppers have given ample proof that there are no better cooks than those who will be preparing a menu of barbecue pn homemade rolls, hot dogs, potato chips and homemade cakes and pies. THE MARTIN CON WAYS' On Wednesday. June 27, Mr. and Mrs. Martin. Conway of John street observed their fifty-sixth wedding anniversary. No special celebration was held. Both are much improved in health and enjoying the beauties of their beautiful yard. ^ * Josephine Buss and Martin Conway were married tn 180^ HI / St. Patrick s church by Fr. O'Neill. They have six children.