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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER wSERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 187S9P Volume 82 -- No. 10 McHENRY. ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1956 10c Per Copy MeanMrm McHenry will join the nationwide "operations,, alert" some time between 9 a.m. and noon on July 20 in a special program planned in the interest of civil' . defense. It is hoped that odo "Ma year may be set aside tor such activity throughout the country. E, Joseph Gausden has been named civil defense chairman for the city, and as such, is making plans for the success, of the project. He has announced the new fire house as headquarters for the day and also in any emergency which might arise in Oie future. ® A plea is- being made for citizens to serve on a new civil defense committee. Many of those who made up the group formed several years ago are no longer residents of . the city. Most of the assistance will be in the line of , help of various kinds in different types of activity; however, occasionally, it might be necessary to use vehicles and equipment offered. Anyone interested in helping is asked to contact Mr. Gausden, Chief of Police Joseph Grobel or Fire Chief Harold Hobbs. Sue Stinespring, a senior at McHenry high school, who is citizenship chairman for the Rock River Conference of Methodist Youth Fellowship, comprising 30,000 youth, is representing ^Shis conference at the Southern Methodist university, Dallas. Texas, this week. There are approximately fifty high school and college youtH representing all forty-eight states and the District of Columbia in attendance at this conference. Recently, Sue was elected vice-chairman of the North Central Jurisdiction of the Method- Youth, comprising „ eight States, and is preparing at this conference fo?' the fall action program of this North Central Jurisdiction, as well as the Rock River Conference. YOUTH HELD STATE OFFICE Karl Tomm, McHenry high school senior when the fall term opens, is pictured sitting behind the desk of Governor Stratton in the capitol building in Springfield during his term of office as superintendent of public instruction at Boys State. HIGHLIGHTS OF BOYS STAII IRE TOLD BY YOUTH McHenry Student Held One Of Top Seven Offices Dr. and Mrs. Elmer Erber and family moved recently from Madison, South Dakota, to Peoria. They had lived in Madison for four years, where he was director of the industrial arts department of General Beadl State Teachers college. Dr. Erber resigned his position in May to accept a teaching position at Bradley university. Friends of the V.F.W. drum and bugle corps, which has performed to the delight of McHenry folks for several years, recently won first place in street T>arade competition at Mundelein. In so doing, the men defeated the North Chicago corps, which placed second in the state and fourteenth in the national contest last year. Over the holiday weekend, the McHenry men took part in the Crystal Lake parade and were awarded first place there also. The highest position ever gained by a McHenry boy at Legion Boys State was claimed by Karl Tomm, local high school senior, when he attended the week's session in Springfield in June. Among 1,350 youths in attendance, he was one of seven to hold state office. Four of the seven, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state and superintendent of public instruction (the latter office held by Karl) have been invited to return to Boys State next summer to serve as counselors and assist in the operation of the 1957 program. In the absence of Vernon L. Nickell, whose position he filled in the mythical political set-up, he toured the capitol building, visited with Mr. Nickell's staff and was interviewed on a TV program originating from the Springfield station. With others attending Boys State, he toured the Supreme Court building and visited the Senate and House chambers, neither of which was in session at the time. They also went to Lincoln's tomb, where the governor placed a wreath. Wins Certificate Karl returned with a certificate containing the state seal of the superintendent of public instruction, presented by last year's governor on behalf of the Legion. He also received a gold badge with the Legion emblem. With five others from' McHenry, he passed the examination in BROTHER PAUL BEGINS MISSION WORK IN AFRICA Brother Paul, the former Le- Roy Bauer, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Bauer of Ingleside, recently enroute to Tanganyika territory, Africa, to begin his mission work. Brother Paul is a member of the Society of the Divine Savior of St. Nazianz, Wis. Three members of the society joined Brother Paul to sail for Italy June 30 on the ocean liner S.S. Constitution. After several weeks in Rome, getting final instructions and directions, the group will embark for Tanganyika territory for an extended stay. The four missionaries received their mission crosses in May and have been preparing for this journey since that time. Because of the jungles and the warm climate to which the group is going, many sapplie&- wes£r,t^ea1 to cafe1 for the meeds of the mission. Brother Paul says the cost of McHENRY GIRL HAS TOP ROLE IN DISNEY SERIES Mary Lu Delmonte In Holly wood For Big Assignment * Mary Lu Delmonte, a vivacious 'teen-ager with a roguish sparkle in her eyes, gets the greatest chance of her young career as one of the principals in Walt Disney's live-action production for his Mickey Mouse club series, "The Dairy Story." The young McHenry girl appears as Linda McCandless, a daughter of a Wisconsin farmer, who plays hostess to two young Hollywood stars, Annette Funicello and Sammy Ogg, during their/ stay on a modern dairy farm. Her role in "The Dfilry Story" is easily the most important assignment she has yet had, although she has been in show business since she was 5 years old. Mary Lu's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Delmonte of 402 Clearbrook drive. When she was 5, Mary Lu modeled fashions at a Chicago hotel. In between her schooling, she took dancing and singing lessons and made her debut in Stiriboard Rider Drowned In Lake Wonder Lake claimed its first drowning victim of tlte 1956 summer season last Sunday afternoon when Edward Nock, 31, 'bf 4821 W. Bernard street, Chicago, lost his life just before 4 o'clock in the afternoon near Sunrise Ridge. He was riding a surfboard behind a boat driven by George Turney, also of Chicago, when he suffered a cramp in his leg and fell into the water. ; From information supplied the sheriff's office, Nock called to 1\irney to say .he had a cramp just moments before he fell into the water. He was said to have been a poor swimmer. * The accident occurred about 150 yards from shore. Marvin Mackey of Woodstock, who was nearby, was summoned to assist but was unable to find Nock. Deputy sheriffs joined with Wonder Lake firemen in dragging the lake and they recovered the body at 8:30. The body was taken to the George Justen & Son funeral home and then removed to Chicago. Burial - rites were scheduled later in the week in Iowa. An inquest is to. be held July 18 in Wonder Lake. SIXTEEN ENTRIES IN QUEEN CONTEST; DEADLINE JULY 16 With the deadline for entering the Marine Day queen contest only a few' days away, young ladies between the ages of 16 and 23 are urged to give some thought to making entries McHENRY STATE BANK MOVES TO NEW LOCATION JULY 18; OPEN HOUSE PLANNED FOLLOWING WEEK Achievement Day Winners At Fair 1 ^ A big part in any man's religion consists in getting along with other people. SIXTH CONCEIT FEATURES SOPBANO AND ACCORDIONIST (Continued on Page 8) BROTHER PAUL mailing a letter back home from his distant post will be a quarter and he expects that about a month will be required before it reaches its destination. KIT CROWDS FOR CARNIMS NNED AT IkCULLOM LA ING GROVE IMS WEEK! The sixth concert of the current series of band programs jvill be played on the high school ^grounds Wednesday evening, July 18, at 8 p.m. They have chosen the following selections: "The Star Spangled Banner" March, "The Footlifter" -- Fillmore Waltz, "The Blue Danube" '-- Strauss Overture, "Eroica" -- Skornika Popular number, "Hot Diggity" ^loffman and Manning "Helena Rojka" -- Vitak Waltz, "Nights of Gladness" -- Ancliffe Overture, "Americana" -- Buchtel Selection, "Lilt of the Latin" -- Bennett Popular number, "Rock and Roll Waltz" -- Ware and Allen "Trombone Toboggan" -- We- -ber W March, "Strike up the Band" -- Ward Finale, "God Bless America" --- Berlin Soloists will be Miss Celia Page, soprano, accompanied by Miss Jean Weber, and Ken Sawdo, piano accordionist. Two nearby communities, Spring Grove and McCullom Lake, are making plans for carnivals to be held this weekend. Spring Grove Much work is being put into the festival to be held at St. Peter's parish. Spring Grove, on July 14 and 15, with activities scheduled to begin on Saturday evening. There will be a number of merchandise booths on the grounds and entertainment for the entire family. In addition to the carnival events, a delicious chicken dinner will be served at noon on Sunday and there will be supper at 5:30 in the evening, under direction of Mrs. Charles May, Mi's. Thomas McNally, Mrs. Ben Schmitt and Mrs. Arnold May. The. ladies of the parish have a reputation for serving the very finest of culinary treats and it is expected that friends from many miles around wiil take advantage of this opportunity to escape home .cooking this Sunday. Following supper, there will be music furnished by a popular orchestra, with community singing. A feature of the carnival attractions for the very young will be pony r'des. McCullom Lake "A pretty girl is like a melody" and the sweetest "tune" of all will be chosen Saturday night at the village of McCullom Lake beach during the homecoming picnic. The affair is being sponsored by the Cullom-Knoll association. In previous years, the title of "Miss McCullom Lake" was awarded to Karen Sue Mc- Kim and Dawn Perenti. Seventeen little ladies between the ages of 4 and 8 years of age have been registered to vie for this year's crown. They are Lynn Hammerstein, Laurie Jean Murray. Kathy Doran, Bonnie Burg, Darlene Palas, Sandra Scott, Anne Corson, Marilyn Scarbrough, Barbara Kay DeMar, Nancy and Louise Matthesius, Pamela Parkhurst, Sandra Stevens, Pat Jobes, Sandra Lee. Senter, Pamela Stevens and Carol Aalto. The judges include the well known personality, Jim Conway, star of radio and television. "Chuck" Miller and Miss Adele MARY LtJ DELMONTE a Chicago stage show that same year. In McHenry, Mary Lu was educated at St. Patrick's parochial school, where she graduated shortly before "The Dairy Story" commenced filming. She also continued her singing and dancing lessons, and now teaches th^se professional arts in her home town. An extremely active girl, Mary Lu is an enthusiastic amateur photographer and ice skater when she can find time from her acting, singing and dancing commitments. As if all this wasn't enough to keep her busy, Mary Lu has been a Girl Scout for five years. Her selection by the Disney studios for "The Dairy Story" came about as a result of her TV appearances in Chicago, where she has won praise for her fine performances. When Director William Beaudine came to Chicago to interview talent for the production, Mary Lu was recommended to him. The recommendation proved welldeserved, and she got the part. "Now, my only hope is that some day I'll be able to work in Hollywood full time," says the effervescent Mary Lu. One of the features of the junior fair on Aug. 2, 3, 4 and 5 will be the home economics 4-H program, where members will set up booths to demonstrate sewing methods and accomplishments. It will be open to the public, with ribbons attached signifying the ratings. The individual garments will have been judged previously on achievement days at the Woodstock high school July 19 and 20. Thursday, girls will model their dresses before the judges and Will be graded A, B of Q 04 construction, fit, style, general effect,- etc:* Further competition^ the next day will determine selection of state fair contestants and special award winners. All 400 girls will parade by clubs in the style revue in front of the grandstand Friday night of the fair at 8 o'clock, one of the highlights of tfie four-day event. On Friday m@rning, July 20, the high school will be taken over by the food demonstrations from the home economics clubs and state winners are selected from this group also. The other category of competition achievement days is flower arrangements, where the judge watches the girl actually, make the arrangement. Thus, the construction and the final product count in determining the ratings and the state winners. The public is invited to see the achievement days, particularly the afternoon of the twentieth, when the top rated garments will be modeled by the girls. RACES. PARADES TO BE FEATURES OF MARINE DAY EVENTS PATRICIA MAHER immediately. Last Monday night at the charm class at the high school, it was disclosed that to date there are sixteen attractive young ladies who have signified their intention of competing. They are Ruth Phannenstill, Nanci Litke, Patricia Ann Only two weeks remain until the opening of Marine Day festivities for 1956. The big water carnival starts Thursday evening, July 26, and continues through Sunday, July 29. One of the main attractions will be the carnival to be held in the city park all four nights. It will include rides for the entire family, merchandise booths and the many other attractions so necessary to this popular form of entertainment. Boat races will feature the Sunday afternoon program. All entries must be turned in soon and interested drivers are urged to get their entry forms at the Plaindealer office or from one of the boat dealers along the river. Races start at 1 p.m. for local drivers. The new queen, who will be selected on July 23, will be crowned in a special ceremony Friday evening at 9:30 o'clock in the park. Johnson Outboard Motors has arranged for a special float for the lovely lady and her court for the two parades. The Saturday evening boat parade will be held at 10 o'clock and the Sunday afternoon parade between races. LOUETTE HARTMAN FIVE KILLED IN WORST TRAGEDY OF HIGHWAY IN '56 TRAGIC HOLIDAY ACCIDENT One of the worst holiday ac- j cidents in many years in this area occurred at Fox Lake on the night of July 4 when three persons were killed as they , stood on a track and trestle watching a fireworks display. The dead were Mrs. Lillian Pavelchik, 33, of Round Lake, her 7-year-old son, Gary, and Carl Strand, 46, of Wauconda. Several others were seriously injured in the accident. The McHenry county traffic toll for 1956 was increased by five last weekend when four members of one family and another person died in an auto collision on Rt. 25, east of Algonquin. Russell L. Morris, 25, Chicago, driver of the car which crashed into another auto driven by Edson E. Perkins, will be charged with reckless homicide by state police if he survives his injuries, according to reports. The dead were Perkins' wife, Gladys, 48, a daughter. Gail Diane, 16, her father, William A. Raywood, 79, her sister, Mrs. Marie Boyer, 50, both ot Algonquin, and Oliver Christensen, 24, of Chicago, one of three passengers in the Morris auto. Maher, Judith Hocin, Barbara Marticke, Judy Baur, Louette Hartman, Judith Dahl, Jeanette Freund, Marilyn Anderson, Eleanor Springmari, Arleen Wijas, Joyce Maher, Denise Justen, Joan Young and Sharon O'Malley. Entry forms may be obtained at the Plaindealer office or from Miss Betty Nielsen before next Monday noon. Next Monday night's meeting, July 16, will be for contestants only at the home of Mrs. Mary Kauss on Elm street: If there are any girls who care to enter and have not done so, they are asked to be present at that time. Ernest Useman will act as master of ceremonies at the judging, which will take place in the high school gymnasium on Monday evening, July 23, at 8 o'clock. One of the well known judges will be Dee Taylor, professional, known as the most photographed and highest salaried model in Chicago. HORTICULTURAL CLASSES NAMED FOR FLOWER SHOW Again members of the Garden club invite the public to participate in their annual flower show, which is being held at the Legion home Tuesday, July 31. Last week, a number of classes in table and flower arrangement categories were named so that those interested might select the ones in which they care to make an entry. This issue will contain the horticultural classes: Class 13, Gladioli, 1 stalk, any color; 14, Gladioli, collection of three stalks, assorted colors; 15, Dahlias, one bloom, any color; 16, Asters, three stems; 17, Lilies, one stem; 18, Marigolds, three stems; 19, Petunias, one variety; 20, Roses, one stem; 21, Begonias, one bloom; 22, Snapdragons, three stems; 23, Zinnias, three stems; 24, Miscellaneous specimens; 25, Junior entries. DRIVING VIOLATIONS Twenty-nine drivers were given tickets for speeding in the last week. Seven others were arrested for driving under the influence of liquor and there were eight other traffic violations. SMORGASBORD SIPPER The W.S.C.S. of the Greenwood Methodist chuich is sponsoring a smorgasbord Saturday, July 21, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the church. Expect Widening Of Elm Street To Begiti Within Next Week (Continued on Page 8) Business Men Urged To Enter Two Water Parades Since there will be no street parade in connection with Marine Day festivities this year, local business men are encouraged, if at all possible, to enter the water parades, which will be held Saturday evening, July 28, and Sunday afternoon, July 29. The Chamber of Commerce is anxious that these parades be a success and it is only through the cooperation of everyone that this may be achieved. Those interested in entering are asked to. contact William Goettsche; The widening of Elm street is scheduled to begin within five days, according to word received at the Plaindealer office Monday. Last week, the state highway department iti*1 Springfield i r-nnt^rt for the work to McHenry Sand & Gravel company, wnich was low bidder with the figure of $76,568. The street, between Richmond Road and Riverside Drive, will 1 be widened 11 feet on each side, j resurfaced with blacktop and j there will be new curbs through- | out. In some places, new side- j walks will be laid. Only a minimum of inconvenience to the public is expected as the middle of the street will not be torn up to any great extent. Conduit will be installed, at the three intersections, on Elm and Riverside Drive, Elm and Green, and Elm and Richmond Road in preparation for electric stop and go lights in the future. The state has already given approval to the Green and Elm installation and action of the city board will determine just when it will be placed after completion of the widening program. It is understood that the state is making plans for a traffic count on Elm street in the near future, to be under- INFANT SOW OF ROBERT NEWKIRKS DIED ON SATURDAY The infant son, Joseph, born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Newkirk at Memorial hospital on July 5 died Saturday, July 7, in St. Francis hospital, Peoria, where he was rushed soon after birth. Besides the parents, the baby is survived by five brothers and sisters, Chris. Judy, Terry, Patty and Virginia: and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wi«» liams of McHenry and Mr. and Mis. Edwin Newkirk of Woodstock. taken in cooperation with the city. The condviit at the other intersections is in preparation for any action on lights which might be forthcoming in the years to come. The widening operation is being carried out in a program financed jointly by the state, which is assuming 75 per cent of the cost, and the city, which is putting forth the remaining 25 per cent from Motor Fuel Tax funds. Wednesday, July 18, is aii important one for the McHenry State Bank, for it is then that the location of the fifty-year-old institution will be changed from. Main street to the beautiful new building on the corner of Green and Elm street. They will be open for business in the new address at 9 o'clock Thursday morning. The evenings of July 27 and 28 have been set aside for open house in observance of the golden anniversary of the founding of the bank and also so that friends may see the interior of the new structure. A few still living in McHenry will remember the start of a long, proud history which dates back to June 2, 1906, when application was made to the state auditor for permission' to organize a State bank. Two days lat£r consent was giVen. First officers of the bank were Edwin L. Wagner, president; P. S. Webster and Simon Stoffel, vice-presidents; and Carl W. Stenger, cashier. Opened In 1906 The bank opened for business Monday, Sept. 10, 1906, in the Brefeld building on the south side of Main street, with the late Julia Stoffel Reihansperger as the first employee. It was eight years later, in 1914, that the board of directors purchased the lot west of the P. B. Freund saloon for a new bank site and later the same year a contract for construction was let. From 1906, when subscriptions for $25,000 in capital stock were taken, stock increased to $50,000 in 1916 and to $100,000 in 1949: It was in 1943 that Gerald J, Carey and Robert L. Weber were elevated to their present positions as president and cash* ier. „ -,Av- ..... Hie last of the original boardof directors was taken by death when Simon Stoffel passed away in 1942, after serving as officer and director for thirty-six years. His passing marked the close of an era in McHenry banking history, just as the opening of the new bank and the start of a new half century marks the beginning of another. GOVERNOR RIGLER SPEAKS TODAY TO LOCAL ROTARY CLUB The Rotary club of McHenry will be host today to George H. Rigler, governor of the 214th district of Rotary International, X ,*• iW'ltk * \ N ||j| " I Itiiliti GOVERNOR RIGLER who is making his annual official visit to each of the thirty-eight clubs in northeastern Illinois. He will address the local club and confer with officers on Rotary administration and service activities. Governor Rigler lives in Kenilworth and is a member and past president of the Rotary club of Wilmette. Also at Thursday's meeting there will be installation of new officers, including John Looze, president; Dr. H. S. Fike. vicepresident; Albert S. Blake, secretary; Earl R. Walsh, treasurer; C. H. Duker, Ray McGee and Dr. William A. Nye, directors. Two Communities Nearby MINOR ACCIDENT Cars driven by Paul Brown of Deerfield and Thomas Franks of McHenry collided on the Chapel Hill road Saturday evenirtg about 7:20. R .E. Prichett, a passenger in the Brown caiv suffered rib injuries and cuts on the head. ; 3 Carnivals