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*J, , v „ ; "V; w*m i ?(. ,- ss » ' *., v- ., ' - .if •: •* \ * "•' >' '"V '" ' ' * < . • ,v» '&&' , >W?" "", ; ' ift ' - X j I7XT1117 IJT ji IXTTVF A T T>T* ' I VolumeU2 -- tfo. 22 SERVING THE CHAIN*0- REGION SINCE 187S" " "v '[ McHENRY. ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. OCTOBER 4. 1956 10c Per Copy t » . . . i. ^ \ r . : .• ¥ ! -i-iti /<• *•• -Mnhi . Kathleen Freund, daughter of ^ Ifer. and Mrs. Bernard A. Freund, has been recognized as one of two "top nbtcheng" of the month . in a review of outstanding Modern Music Master students in the October issue of the School Musician. Since Modern Music Masters is / a national organization, the honor is a coveted one. She was selected because "of her fine musical contribution and tjBprvice in many fields of student t . Endeavor." Last year, the young lady played first chair trombone in the band, voted as accompanist for the orchestra, was a member of the county select festival chorus and maintained an. "A" scholastic record. A. C. Thomson o£ formerly herdsman at. :|^p|^^KCreek Farms, and his ^3, will exhibit H&i§|fositt the ^pen and junior shows of the International Dairy show, to be held in Chicago from Oct. 6 through 13. Their many local friends will be anxiously awaiting the outcome. Plans go forward for the visit of Senator Everett Dirksen and his caravan in McHenry Monday, Oct. 22. A joint meeting of the <<£fcHenry Township Republican committee men and women was held last Monday evening to complete details. Friends will meet Senator Dirksen and other G.O.P. leaders at the Country club, with dinner followed by talks. A capacity crowd is expected. We aren't sure whether or not Tuesday marked the first helii74bpter landing in McHenry, but at any tatfe 4^ - mechanical J»iF& whicti made Its' way to earth near the Admiral plant on Tuesday -rre'ated a great deal of interest. After leaving company officials at the plant, the pilot treated local police officers to a ride - which they describe "as one of the most enjoyable ever exper- .ienced. The presence of mind and quick action of a young 'teenager, Michael Wirtz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wirtz, is credited with saving the life Of Stephen H. Freund just two days after he had celebrated his ninetysecond birthday last week. On Friday afternoon, the nonagenarian walked from his Pearl ^treet home to his farm about a Tiiile distant, on the blacktop road north of Riverside Driye. Attempting to climb over the top of a barbed wire fence, the elderly gentleman became caught and was unable to extricate himself. He estimated that he had been hanging on the fence, head down, for about two hours when the boy, hunting nearby, heard his call for help. It took him some ^Ijme to loosen the- clothing of Mr. Freund, who was beginning to show signs of exhaustion. Upon iearning his identity, the young man called a son and he was then removed by ambulance to the McHenry hospital for » treatment after which he was taken to his home. that the mobile unit for chest Jfti-rays will be in McHenry Oct. 16 and 17. Those in charge are anxious to obtain volunteers to assist in the program. Anyone interested may obtain information by calling Mrs-' Edwin F. Reid. Ronald M. Paddock, Richard P. Schmitt, Mrs. O. E. • Christensen, Robert W. Knox and Walter ^Holger have won membership in national chick raising honor club. Their superior care, feeding and management of their chicks enabled them to win the "beat the expert" contest. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Miller will hold operi house at their home at 311 Green street on Sunday, Oct. 14, from 3 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon and>from mjjf to 9 in the evening in observance of their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary. Word from the University of Wisconsin at Madison tells of the busy week enjoyed by Mark Hopkins of McHenry, journalism graduate student, who acted as (Continued on Page 8) aECT TWELVE : CAMMDAIES FOR "56H0MEC0MN6 fudent Body To ak© Selection Of King And Queen The most important event of the; immediate future for all high school students and for their friends is homecoming, which will occur this year on Friday, Oct. 12, when the Warriors meet Crystal, Lake in what promises to be a real contest of superiority on the gridiron. There . was much excitement this past week when the senior class chose six girls and six boys as candidates for the homecoming queen and king titles. They ftre Kathy Anderson, Sara Kay Douglas, Jeanette Freund, Nancy Litke, Ruth Phannenstill, Sue Stinespring, John Hogan, Jim Huemann, Tom McMahon, Charles Olson, Mark Zimmerman end Ray Jensen. / The entire student body will vote early next week on their choice of one boy and one girl to wear the king and queen crown. The results will not be made known until the dance following the game. Pep Rally Festivities are planned to start, under supervision of the Student Council, with a pep rally Thursday, Oct. 11. Friday afternoon, school will be dismissed at 1:30 and the parade will begin promptly at 2 o'clock. All classes and many organizations have plans under way for floats. The dance following the game is another .highlight of the annual fall affair. A^ this time, * in addition to the crowning • cerejnony,; prixe8,.nuU hft>gi«fin to-the alumnus who came the' greatest distance, those who have been graduated the greatest number of years and the class with the most members represented at the dance. FAITHFUL PRAY BEFORE STATUE Photo by Kolbt This was a scen£#t "the Virgil Pollock home at 604 N. Opurt street; McHenry, one eveningrlast week as the faithful gathered to recite the rosary before the "lHl»irn Virgin" statue. Large crowds were present each night totalling 398 throughout the week, and because of beautiful weather that prevailed, it was possible to hav$ the statue on the iawti almost every evening. .,J;: \ The practice of the "Pilgrim Virgin" originated at Fatima in May of 1947. The statue brought to McHenry was an exact replica of the official one which is venerated in the chapel of the Apparitions of Cova da Iria. CITY TO PURCHASE NEW POLICE CAR, TRUCK FOR PLANT At the regular meeting of the City Council of McHenry Monday night it was voted to advertise for bids for a new police car and also for a truck which has been designated as required equipment at the sewer plant now nearing completion. The Plainde&ler will inaugurate a pew column for City* Council news starting next week, which we hope will be popular with our -readers.'-",;"---- ~~=~ Mr. and Mrs. Earl J. Rees and daughters have returned home from a trip to St Louis, where they spent a few days with relatives. v.. RECOGNIZE SERVICE OF MEMBERS OF THREE McHEHRY AREA STATIONS DURING FIRE PREVENTION Wffll Nation-wide Fire Prevention Week approaches, to be observed from Oct. 7 through Oct. 13, a week when McHeqry area residents take time out to express their gratitude for the excellent service provided twenty - four hours a day throughout the year. Recently, the district was divided into three departments or stations. No. 1 station is in McHenry. No. 2 at Johnsburg and No. 3 at I.akemoor. Harold Hobbs was named chief for the district, with Edward Justen and Theodore Miller assistant' chiefs. These appointments were made by the board of trustees for the fire protection district, of which Anton Schmitt is president, Gus Freund is secretary and treasurer, and Claude McDermott, member. It is their duty to supervise the operation of the entire district. Station Captains Each station, in turn, has elect- WINS APPOINTMENT 2n- R' ant. Marty Conway is captain for Station 1, with Harry Conway as lieutenant. Station 2 has Otto Adams as captain and Joel Adams as lieutenant. In Station 3, John Sulok is captain \ and Harry Strnad is lieutenant. These men supervise the operation of their individual stations. TJie men hastened to add, however, that even with the threestation set-up, it is necessary in Reporting a fire to call McHenry O. The proper-department will then be directed to the scene. Conduct Drills During Fire Prevention Week, posters and coloring sheets will be" presented to the pupils of all schools under local protection and a c h e c k - u p and d r i l l w i l l b e carried out during the period. It is timely that something new in the way of a panel truck will soon be seen on local streets when the fire whistle blows. It will be used to carry equipment to the fire and also the inhalator for use in case of emergency. A new sounds was heard this w^ek, and will continue to be, when the siren blows. It will not be the high pitched tone as (Continued on Page 8) Annuol Carnival Planned By PTA The McHenry Community P.T.A. opened its first fall meet' ing with a record attendance of teachers and parents. After a short business meeting, a thoroughly enjoyable talk was given by Reverend Eugene Maxwell, superintendent of the Wood* stock Children's home. All faculty members prseent were introduced by Albert Foley, princpal of Edgebrook; Ml L. -Schoenholts, principal of ' JUnitff high and Carl Buckner, principal of the high school. It is sincerely hoped by the P.T.A. officers that all parents and teachers will continue to attend the meetings, as they feel it is a fine way to become acquainted and to discuss any problems children my have. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Charles Vycital and her committee. Plans are now in progress for i the next P.T.A. event of interest j to the community. It is the annual carnival to be h€ld at the j Edgebrook school on October 20. ! form Auxiliary At McHenry Hospital On Tuesday,' Oct. 9, at 1 o'clock there will be a kick-off luncheon 'at the Country club for the purpose of forming an auxiliary for the new McHenry hospital. Speakers from the Illinois Hospital association will be "Mrs. H. J. Massey of Dundee representing the Shermart hospital auxiliary and Mrsi Kurt Scharbau of Rockford. * An invitation is extended to all Women from the community and Surrounding area who are interested in the welfare of the local hospital to attend the luncheon and join thq new organization. Reservations may be made with Mrs, William Richards or Mrs. Jerome Buch befor^ Saturday evening, Oct. 6. PIDS FOR HOSPITAL ADDITION EXCEED EXPECTED COST n At a meeting of the board of directors of McHenry County Memorial hospital last week, consideration was given to bids for construction of an addition. Although no contracts we're awarded at th&t time, the lOwest bids Qbmbined, including construction, plumbing, heating, ventilating, electrical equipment, architect's fees and consultant's fees totalled $900,000, which topped the expected cost. The architect explained it was due to the increased cost of labor and materials in all trades, adding that "hospital construction is among the most costly in the building industry. A meeting will be held in two Weeks to award the various contracts and it is expected that Construction may get under way before cold weather. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP KICK-OFF DINNER AT V.F.W. OCT. 6 GARDEN CLUB.HAS SEVERAL'PROJECTS ! FOR MONTHS AHEAD ! KENNETH HORNER Kenneth R. Horner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth K. Horner of ^ P - s pointed athletic petty officer of his recruit company 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. Farm Committee To Encourage Registration A Citizens for Eisenhower committee for McHenry county was organized last week, with Robert O. Covey of Crystal Lake as chairman. In McHenry, Harry C.a Kinne serves as chaiiman, with Mrs. Marian G. Carder as co-chairman. Members of the advisory committee include John Looze, Charles Miller and Henry B. Tonyan of McHenry. The purpose of the committee is reported to be to encourage others to become properly registered before the Oct. 8 deadline and to have them express their wishes at the polls Nov. 6. The McHenry Garden club open- j ed> the fall season with its Sep- | tember meeting at the home of j Mrs. George Johnson, members showing enthusiasm over projects for the months ahead. This being jam and jelly month. ; m e m b e r s b r o u g h t b o t h , t o h e1 taken to the Elgin State hospi-1 tal. Several projects were voted' upon and accepted. The club will j plant tulips at the library this; fall for early spring color, and ! next spring other floral plantings j will be undertaken to keep the j library attractive. ! Another project will be furnish- ' ing flowers for the trays for the patients of the McHenry hospital, available for all trays throughout the year. Plans were also made for a fall luncheon and trip to Chicago Thursday, Nov. 15 to see "Magic of the Holidays" an extravaganza table setting exhibit to be sponsored by the Garden Club of Illinois. * Mrs. Fred Lieberson displayed at the meeting a very beautiful arrangement of asters which was admired by all. After the meeting a delicious lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be guest day and each member is invited to bring a friend. It will be held Oct. 30 at the home of Mrs. C. W. Goodell, with Mrs. Vaughn Jones as co-hostess. Mrs. Lieberson, program chairman, has promised an interesting speaker at this time. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, No. 4600, and auxiliary unit are holding their annual membership kick-off dinner this Saturday evening, Oct. 6. at 7 o'clock in their newly decorated hall. They are happy to announce that Comrade Henry L. Warner, past department commander, will be featured speaker of the evening. Other guests are expected from the Fifth district, various department officers and visiting post and auxiliary members, making it one of the most gala affairs of the year. The local commander, William A. Pries, and the auxiliary president, Pauline Pries, promise a delicious roast beef dinner and an enjoyable evening for all members and guests. / ---- Continue Burglary And Larceny Case To Oct. 11 Four youths, two from this area, who were indicted on charges of burglary and larceny, appeared in circuit court before Judge William M. Carroll the last of the week. There were no pleas entered and the cases against all four were continued until Oct. 11. Anthony Fino, 18 and Thomas Connors, 17, of McHenry, and Carl Lewallen, 18, of Crystal Lake and John R. Wenzel 19, of Fox River Grove are charged with burglarizing three homes at Lake Defiance last June and have been out on bond. KIWANIS SPEAKER The regular meeting of the Kiwanis club will be held at the Country club at 12:10 o'clock Monday, Oct. 8, at which time Elwin Kris of the Waukegan branch of the Social Security administration will speak on Social Security benefits. County Church School Clinic Begins Oct. 9 The McHenry county church school clinic for all the churches of McHenry county, to be held on successive Tuesday nights. Oct. 9, 16 and 23 at the First Methodist Church, Crystal Lake, will be divided into three periods of work, running from 7:30 to 9:55 p.m. Fronp 7:30 to 7";45 there will be a worship period. From 7:45 to 8:45 the keynote speakers will give an inspirational address; from 8:55 to 9:55 there will be workshops for the various departments, led by capable group leaders, for beginners, primary, junior, intermediate, high school and young people, superintendents, adult and administrative groups. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Conway sperft the weekend in the home of their daughter, Mrs. Lynn Smith,~in Rockton. WOMAN'S CLUB TO BENEFIT BY "ART OF LIVING" TALK The Woman's club's next meeting, at the Legion home on Friday, Oct 12, at 2 p.m. will feature Beth Bodenweiser. Mrs. Bodenweiser's ancestors, who taught Correct social manners to the children of the English royal family, have been a source of inspiration to her throughout her interesting life. Her mother, after teaching languages to the royal children, came to Aiherica, where her linguistic talents and musical accomplishments brought her into contact with many notables in the world of art and music. Among her acquaintances were many famous conductors, including Walter Damrosh. With this rich family, background of associations, Mrs. Bodenweiser is well qualified to lecture on the "'Art of Living." She practices this art in her daily life. Her home has been the mecca for artists in many fields, but especially those from the world of music. Mrs. Bodenweiser,'during World War II, was program chairman for the French club, where most official foreign visitors were en» tertained. She has had a regular radio program also. Her remarks on how to acquire more charm and personality should be useful to all. JAMESKIRK TO RECEIVE EAGLE SCOUT AWARD DESIGNATE POLLING PLACES FOR NEW REGISTRATIONS, CHANGES NEXT TUESDAY; NAME SPECIAL DEPUTIES RECORD SPECIMEN While at Fox Lake recently, Joseph DiMaggio, right, of West Shore Beach, and his brother-inlaw, Ai. Carlisi, left, of Hillside, 111., found the thirty-five pound mushroom shown with them. Young members of the family admire the unusual specimen. CHANGE VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA TAG DAY TO OCT. 6 Other Young Men Recognize Also At Investiture Rite James Kirk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh H. Kirk of Emerald Park subdivision, will receive his Eagle Scout award tomorrow, Oct. 5, at the high school cafeteria during a very impressive investiture starting at 8 p.m. The Eagle Scout award is the highest rank in Scouting and is given only .to those who are physically strong, mentally awake, morally straight and self reliant; to those who accept responsibility in activities and projects of the troop or unit, meet obligations in the home, school, church, community and nation; to those who demonstrate leadership ability; and to those who are skillful as outdoorsmeh. Because of the Kid's Day annual drive being held in McHenry last Friday evening and Saturday, the Volunteers of America tag day has been changed to Saturday, Oct. 6. Mi's. Frances Matchen is chairman of the drive and will be at headquarters at the city hall to meet young people who wish to tag at 9 o'clock. The public i6 asked to purchaae- the-- «?d^-~heart emblems which have been symbolic with this particular organization since its inception in 1896. More than three million people received material and spiritual assistance through contributions last year. F.F.A. STRIVES TO CUT CORN PICKER ACCIDENTS TO ZERO Started In Florida To have qUQlified for this high honor, Jim has spent much of his spare time during the past four years as an active Scout and helping others. His scouting first started in ! Hollywood, Fla. in 1952 when he became interested in helping a den mother with her Cub Scouts. Jim joined the Scout troop in Florida, -where he served as den chief and became a second class scout. While there, he entered into troop skills, hiking apd camping a wide variety of settings from the Everglades, the cactus and palmetto fields to the pine and palm areas. Soon after moving back to McHenry in 1953 and joining Troop 162, Jim was made tropp quartermaster. His next step up the ladder was to receive his first class award, followed by the honor of being troop scribe. The quail patrol was formed under his leadership, with Jim serving as patrol leader and then as assistant patrol leader. In May. 1954, while serving his second term as senior patrol leader of the troop, he completed his Star (Continued <on Page 8) Members of the McHenry chapter of the Future Farmers of America this fall are taking part in a statewide campaign to stop all corn picker accidents before they happen. According to plans, FFA members will visit every farmer in the McHenry area, pointing out hazards and asking for a pledge of safe operation. Farmers who agree that they will do everything they can to prevent a picker accident will have a special sticker put on their picker, according to William Pictor, vocational agriculture instructor at McHenry high school. The boys will be armed with facts about what causes picker accidents that can help area farmers do a safer and better job of harvesting their corn. "Efforts of the state FFA members, along with those ot many other interested organizations and individuals, have cut down the number of picker accidents every year since 1951," says Mark Zimmerman president of the McHenry FFA chapter. "But one farmer losing a hand In a picker anywhere is one farmer too many." BOAT SET AFIRE Reports of vandalism at Huemann's subdivision, no«h of Mc* Henry, were made by the sheriff's office this week. While investigating a damaged boat owned by V. Pannorale of Chicago, deputies found that vandals had shot through windows, nipset garbage cans and damaged summer homes in the subdivision in recent weeks. Fire was set to the boat, with resulting damage estimated at $1,250. STRATTON CARAVAN A Stratton caravan will visit Woodstock on Oct. 12 and will be at the V.F.W. clubhouse at noon. With the governor will be Secretary of State Charles Carpentier. Attorney General Latham Castle and Senator Albert Smith. A luncheon will be followed by short talks. Tickets may be purchased from precinct committeemen. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Redwanz are vacationing this week in Wiscon* ' sin. Tuesday, Nov. 6, Js probabjb^V; the most important day in alF< . the year for every American.^ - ^ s; Not only will a president and, "7 vice-president of the United?; States be elected at . this time,? but voters will also have an opportunity to express their perpreference for U.S. senator, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor of public •! .;|1 accounts, state treasurer, attor--^/-vi ney general, clerk of the Supreme^/i' court, trustees of the University".-*- 'y\ of Illinois, Appellate court clerk, T- ."Of representative in Congress, state;! senator, three representatives in ' the General Assembly, clerk of* the Circuit court, state's attorney r g and coroner. Selection of the above, however, is open only to those of voting age who are properly regi-;; ; stered. v Anyone in doubt is asked to; check his registration in the office; of the county clerk or with the local registration official. If' - there has been a change of address, this must be made known on or before Oct. 8 at the county ^ clerk's office. If there has been a change of name by marriage, it * is necessary to register anew. i Route Changes What many are not aware of is that if the street numbers - postal rural route or rural box number has beeif changed by the,; proper authorities since the timeof the last registration, it is " necessary to make a change of address to correct this. In addition to the county clerk, registrations and changes may be;1 made with special deputy regis- % : tration officers in local communis ;f| ties up to, and including, Oct. 8., Locally these intrude .UBarl~-Ri«-a^ Walsh, McHenry; Emma B. ' ritz, McCullom Lake; Mrs. Mai^V ^ orie Davidson, Island Lake; Just-^ > us Kellner, Wonder Lake; Rich*, vj aid J. Hyatt Lake moor; Mrs. t . Margaret Erhardt, Lilymoor; Fred J. Smith, Johnsburg;. Mrs. % |? Alice Wagner, Spring Grove; and'- ^ Leo Karls, Richmond. .Polling Places Registration may be made at the correct polling places in each precinct on Oct. 9 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Mc- Henry's nine precincts are as follows: 1, Muzzy's store. Ringwood; 2, City hall, McHenry; 3, Blake's garage, McHenry; 4, formerly Bildner's barber shop,; Johnsburg; 5, Wonder Lake firehouse; 6, V.F.W. hall, McHenry; 7, Freund's Implement shop, McHenry;. 8, American Legion hall, Wonder Lake; 9, Lakemoor fire' house. Nunda 4 has as its poll-, ing place the Congregationalchurch at Island Lake and for Nunda 6 it is the Charles Fritzsche Estate, just off Rt. 120, Lilymoor, on Lily Lake road. The Burton polling place is at the fi rehouse Uv* Spring Grove and in Richmond at Memorial hall. NEW ARUY RESERVE ENGINEER COMPANY MAY LOCATE HERE The Waukegan army reserve training center is formulating plans to relocate an engineer company (construction) in McHenry. iposed of four officers and 130 enlisted men from the surrounding community and will provide enlisted men with the opportunity to enlist in the United States army reserve under the provisions of the armed forces reserve act of 1955. It is to be noted that young men who enlist in the army reserve will not serve on active duty, (as provided by law), until they have completed high school. The ideal opportunity is offered to young men between the ages of i7 and 18^4 years to enlist in the engineer company, serve in a hometown unit with their friends and upon the completion of high school go on active duty for a period of six months and return to their local unit from such training. The engineer unit will also' provide obligated reservists with the advantages of participating with a hometown uhit. Further information may be obtained from the Waukegan army reserve training center, 325 West Washington street, Waukegan •" :|J;. Support^ Volunteers of Amertdl, '•'%4 • >*1