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a"* " ^'*u • .-iV v Volume 82 No. 25 "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" *»*- **•>, v ' ,,v ' ~ *, <• - , J . . ::wk • - 0MM - - -?* ^ : Cf ^«4 ' % 'f- - i , f ' \ ! > Ftf> - e c : McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1956 10c Per Copy There should be less sleepy people next Sunday morning and the pastors' sermons should have more meaning to tnose. who remember to set back their clocks one hour when they retire Saturday evening. Daylight savings time ends for pother six months. Even those who have had arguments against the "fast" time must surely agree that the 1956 fall season, with its particularly beautiful weather, would have been enjoyed by fewer people if it were not for that extra daylight hour after the work day. McHenry is justly proud of QDe of its prettiest and nicest ' ften-agers. She is 14-year-old Mary Lu DelMonte, who resides with her parents in Millstream subdivision and attends the local high school as a freshman student. Last summer she was selected to star as Linda McCandless, daughter of a Wisconsin dairy farmer, in a Disney movie. Starting Monday, Nov. 5, this ten- Jfteek serial will be seen on the / ^"Mickey Mouse" TV show. So fast has her fame spread that Mary Lu was selected for a two-page feature of pictures and her life story in next Sunday's Chicago American. At the close of the red heart tag day, held recently by the Volunteers of America, Mrs. Frances Matchen, chairman, reports fhat Cynthia Tomsaello was enltled to fi^st prize for collecting $21.76. Second prize was awarded to Steven Zriny, who collected $16.76. Other workers were rewarded free movie passes. The sponsors are grateful to all those who worked so faithfully all day and to everyone who contributed in any way toward the success of this drive. . i% Funds aid destitute mothers """"• with children itt •Cafte 'of'the organization in this state. CUB, BOY AND EXPLORHt SCOUTS JOIN M "SET OUT VOIT CAMPAIGN M McHEMRY AREA SATURDAY, NOV. 3 Cub, Boy and Explorer Scbuts of McHenry are - joining Scouts throughout the entire nation in a gigantic "get out the vote" campaign. Their leaders recently had a meeting aind selected territories they will visit on this drive, by which they hope to convince the public that it is a privilege, to vote. , The territory assigned to the local city by the Kishwaukee district runs from well south of McHenry north to the Wisconsin line and from the Lake county line on the east to a line west of McCullom Lake. Every Scout will have an assigned area to work Saturday morning, Nov. 3, when they meet at the McHenry Junior high school at 9 a.m. to help "keep the Liberty bell ringing." Liberty Bell Hangers Along with nearly 4,000,000 fellow members in the U.S. local boys will call on a total of 35,000,000 homes and leave on the front door knobs Liberty bell hangers urging citizens to vote. The message on the bell" hanger reads: "Heed youth's call. Vote as you think, but vote Nov. 6. Use your freedom to vote." Householders will be asked to display these hangers in their windows, indi-/ eating their intention to vote. The more than 8,700 Scouts in the Blackhawk Area council taking part in the campaign have been conducting a non-partisan drive, without reference to any candidate or party. It has been sponsored jointly with Freedoms Foundation, Inc., of Valley Forge. ORGANIZATIONS STUDY CEREBRAL PALSY PROGRAM A picture in the photo section of Sunday's Tribune shows Maurice Le Clerc. of Elgin, a former local resident, giving Barbara Miske, Miss Pet Fair, a lesson on how to operate dog sulky pulled by two Labrador retrievers Jt the opening of the third anual Pet Fair at the International Amphitheater. Mrs. Paul Reardon recently returned from a three-month vacation in Europe, one of the highlights being her attendance at the golden wedding anniversary celebration of her aunt atld uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Muffler, in Dillingen, Saarland, Germany. 4"he observance was a community ffair lasting two days, in which the couple, according td custom, dressed completely in black. The family and friends formed a procession and walked down the streets' to the church, the youngest grandchildren carrying flowers and leading the procession. At the church, their marriage vows were renewed and the celebrating continued throughout £jhat day and the next. Many flags decorated the streets in their honor and a sumptuous repast was served. Mrs. Reardon was surprised to find that water is never served at meals, the only beverages offered being wine and beer. During her trip abroad, Mrs. Reardon also visited Austria, Switzerland, Deutschland, Paris and many part§ of Germany. $ Accompanying Ma. Reardon was her 19-year-olqHephew, Fred Schaller, who is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Muffler. He plans to remain and malce his home in States. V ' •*_ * A total of 1,069 persons took advantage of the state mobile xray unit for the control of tulberculosis, which visited McHenry -jjtwo days last week." This com- *pared with 500 who visited the unit when it was in the city in 1955. Various " organizations in the county were represented at last Thursday's Rotary meeting in McHenry, which centered around possible plans for apgisting -the cerebral palsy program now being conducted locally. Mrs. Bing Covert, president of the county cerebral palsy organization, explanied the program as it is being carried out at present, with classes held daily at the V.- F.W. clubhouse and therapy treatments at the local hospital. Guests attending the meeting will make reports to their own organizations in the various county cities and further plans will develop according to interest shown in ,the project. Among those present were Fred Schroeder, Dr. C. W. Harris, Bob Lindblom and Claud Gordon, president, of the Richmond Rotary: Ralph C. Diggins and Steve Burritt of Harvard Rotary; Chuck Kidahl of Dundee Kiwanis; Edward Zukowski of Crystal Lake I.ions; and Miss Joan Rauschert, the therapist l'who administers to the handicapped children attending the local school from throughout the county. Also present at the meeting was Art Wolter-of the Deerfield-Northbrook Rotary club. Better §ettle down to a dull ook than ask a talkative man to plain his prejudices. A new organization of men in the Community Methodist church has been chartered by Methodisfn's general board of lay activities in Chicago. Officers of the new group include Harry P. Stinespring, Jr., president; Guy White, Cyice - president; and Edwin C. ^Vittrock, secretary. From Mount Vernon, la., comes word that Barbara Glorney, a sophomore at Cornell college, has pledged the Alpha Sgma Pi social group. Mrs. Edward Halle of Oak Park spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Con- £vay. WRONG GUESS No, it isn't Elvis Presley, but bearing a striking resemblance to the young singer is 16-year-old Vincent Cina, who donned sideburns and removed his glasses as a joke the night he was elected president of the Lakeland Park 'Teen club. A junior in the local high school, Vincent is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cina of the local subdivision, located west of McHenry. A straight "A" student in school, he is at present busy with rehearsals for the junior class play early in November. No --he does not portray Elvis! IMPORTANT ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED AT C OF C MEETING A regular meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held at noon next Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the Country club. Discussion will center around plans for the proposed park district and work to be undertaken in the near future. Also to be brought up will be plans of the C. of C. concerning repair of the old bridge across the Fox river. The City Council his written to the board of supervisors and now the Chamber of"-Goirrmerce is joining in asking for cooperation In efforts to repair the bridge. A nominating committee will be named Monday to select a list of candidates for office. William Engels Wed Fiity Years On Saturday, Oct. 27v Mr. and Mrs. William Engels of Spring Grove will mark fifty years of married life when they begin a day of celebration with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 9 o'clock in St. Peter's church, Spring Grove. A reception will be held at St. Peter's hall, with a large number of relatives and friends present at 5 o'clock, and there will be open house after 7 in the eveing. The bride of fifty years is the former Elizabeth May. She was married to William Engels -on Oct. 25, 1906, at St. Peter's church, Spring Grove, by Rev. Fr. Krug. Their attendants were Peter May, Stephan Engels, Anna Blake'Schmitz and Catherine May Young. The three- latter are now (Continued on Page 8) OBSERVE GOLDEN WEDDING VOLUNTEERS BUSY WITH NUMEROUS CALLS THIS WEEK In addition to the fire which partially destroyed the garage of Martin and ^Genevieve Knox last Friday afternoon, local volunteers were kept busy with, many other calls this week; „1: Only two were of a serious nature. Sunday evening, a structure measuring about 10x10, erected by Ringwood 'teen-agers and used by them as a clubhouse, burned to the ground before firemen could reach ihe scene. , - ; Wednesday, morning, firemen were called to the John Stilling home in Coufftry Club subdivision, where a defective oil burneX caused considerable damage to part of the wall in the basement. Volunteers answered about ten grass fire calls during ttte week also. MINOR ACCIDENTS OCCURRED NEAR HERE IN WEEKEND FOG *•- i Photo by Worwick THE WILLIAM ENGELS Mr., and Mrs. William Engels of Spring Qrove will observe their golden wedding anniversary in the community of their marriage fifty years ago on Saturday, Oct. 27. Dense fog over last weekend caused numerous accidents in the area. However, only two were in the McHenry community. Helen Grant of Rouhd Lakfe is reported to have lost control of her car early Sunday morning and the auto turned over in a ditch south of McHenry on the Crystal Lake blacktop road. About 6 o'clock Sunday night, Conway Saenger, 74, was injured when he was struck by a car driven by Larry Beaman of McHenry as he walked on the highway at Lilymoor. According to authorities, it is believed he walked into the path of the car. He was treated at the McHenry hospital. COUNCIL in CAPSULE Officer William Pearson was stationed on Richmond road last Saturday with the speed timer and came up with some interesting figures. Checking speeds on 137 cars, he found them travelling at an average speed of 25 % miles per hour. During five hours of timing, it was necessary to issue only six tickets for excessive speed. It appears that the timer is playing an'important part in bringing about careful driving. Several inquiries have been made recently about solicitors calling at homes in McHenry. Many groups are operating under Interstate Commerce laws ' and regulations. These people are registered in the city, but cannot be denied a right to solicit. They are requested to conduct themselves in such a manner as to prevent complaints reaching the police department. Police will act on properly filed complaints. It has been pointed out that peddling and soliciting come under different classifications. Persons peddling merchandise are required to secure a license with a fee of $5 per day. The answer as to why solicitors are not given ,permit cards is that in most cases, residents have misinterpreted the cards as being an endorsement of the product. In many cases solicitors have shown cards, bearing signatures of local officials, as their first step in the sales approach. City officials do not endorse'the products and cannot be responsible for money paid out by individuals. GARAGE DAMAGED BY FIRE A McHenry fireman is shown extinguishing flames which caused considerable damage to the garage of Martin and Miss Genevieve Knox on Waukegan street last Friday afternoon. It is believed the fire might have been caused by sparks from a rubbish burner near the garage. It was not noticed until much, damage was done. YOUTH PUNNING TRICK OR TREAT FOR UNICEF AID New 1957 vehicle license tags are now available in the city clerk's office. Those wishing certain numbers are urged to apply early. Bids were received on 2%-ton trucks at the 1st meeting. Alternate bids on 2-ton trucks will be received at the regular meeting Nov. 5 as per legal notice. It has been decided to make the entrance from Green street to the McHenry theater parking lot a one-way drive. The grounds on the parking lot will be covered with substance to prevent dust n u i s a n c e . U n n e c e s s a r y t r a f f i c through this drive will be stopped. SALES TAX COLLECTION City sales tax collections during August netted 821 state municipalities $3,498,726, according to a report from The Department of Revenue. This represents the one-half cent city sales tax on business transactions during July. McHenry received $4,393.10. The Renard Blum family of Chicago spent the weekend at their summer homfe here. 100 Boys And Girls To Ring McHenry Doorbells Sunday Doorbells will ring between 4 and 6 p.m. next Sunday afternoon, Oct. 28, as a hundred boys and girls go "trick or treating" through McHenry on behalf of the United Nation's children fund. Boys from Cub Scout Pack No. 361 and young people from the junior department, Junior Methodist Youth Fellowship and Senior MYF of the Community Methodist church, will undertake this project for the second year. In 1955, over $80 was collected in an hour for UNICEF. Thousands of American communities join annually in this unselfish way of celebrating Hallowe'en, collecting over half a mil IfcSn dollars for thfe underprivileged children of the world. Locally, the young people will visit sixteen sections in the greater McHenry area, with transportation arranged by Edwin Wfttrock, "chairman of the sponsoring peace committee of the church. Young people will wear identifying arm bands and carry labelled milk cartons. A buffet supper will be served to the young people on their return to the church, by Mrs. H. A. Tuft and the members of the Elizabeth circle. The Junior and Senior Methodist Youth Fellowships will conclude with a Hallowe'en party in the evening. Money contributed to UNICEF helps over ninety under developed nations to help themselves to better health and nutrition for 30,000,000 children. One dollar given to UNICEF provides enough powdered milk to give nine children a glass of milk every day for a week, or protects twenty-four children against tuberculosis. Even a nickel will inoculate a child against diphtheria or provide him with ten bowls of rice. Every country receiving .UNICEF aid matches the value of UNICEF supplies with local goods and services. For every dollar's .worth of food, medicine or technical skill given by UNICEF the aided countries have contributed an average of $1.66 to help themselves. Thus, health and nutrition programs became a permanent part of a country's economy instead of being just temporary relief. Voluntary gifts from individuals and from governments belonging to the United Nations support this world-wide humanitarian work. THEFT, DESTRUCTION OF MAIL BOXES BRINGS WARNING Complaints of damage to rural mail boxes, • as well as theft and destruction of mail from such boxes . designated for the deposit and delivery of mail, has increased to a considerable extent during the last few months. As this is a federal violation and provides penalties of three years in a^penal institution or a fine of $1,000 or both, the Postal department wishes to bring this notice before the public with a word of warning. This law will be strictly enforced as it is the duty of the Post Office department to protect the sanctity of the mail at all times. McHENRY DINNER HKHJ6HT OF '?& CROWD Of 32$ HEAR SENATOR DRKSEN PAUL SEEBER TO PLAY ORGAN SOLO ON AMATEUR HOUR SCAVENGER SALE A total of $2,447.45 was realized in the scavenger tax sale conducted by County Treasurer Vernon W. Kays last week. There were twenty-two buyers who bought 769 parcels of property. It was reported to be mostly unimproved land in "Which taxes have been unpaid for ten years. 1956 Chest X-Rays Double Last Year The county-wide chest x-ray survey now being sponsored by the McHenry County Tuberculosis association is showing a marked increase over previous years. As of last Thursday, Oct. 18, 3,951 chest x-rays have been taken by the state mobile unit. This figure shows that in coVnparison with the last two surveys made in this county the number of x-rays taken to date has been more than doubled. It is gratifying to know that the people of McHenry county are becoming more aware of the importance of the yearly chest x-ray. More than 1,000 availed themselves of the opportunity this year compared to 500 in 1955. compared to 500 in 1955 in McHenry. The x-ray surveys made by the unit are made possible by the annual purchase of Christmas seals; the cooperation of the chairmen and volunteer workers in each town ; and the publicity which has been :given this survey by the county newspapers and radio programs. The mobile x-ray unit will be in Woodstock this week, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25, 26 and 27. Anyone who did not have a chest x-ray. while the unit was in their community is urged to have one while the unit is located in Woodstock. ASK OBSERVANCE OF CATHOLIC YOUTH WEEK IN McHENRY Oct. 28, tiie feast of Christ the King, marks the opening of the sixth annual observance of Catholic Youth Week, and is also the day designated as National Catholic Youth Communion Sunday. On this day, all Catholic youth in America are asked to receive Holy Communion In honor of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the mother of purity and queen of all youth. It is hoped that every Catholic pupil in all the schools in the city Friends are happy to learn that Paul, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Seeber of Sunset View subdivision, will appear on the Chicago amateur hour between noon and 1 o'clock next Sunday on Channel 9 television and WGN radio. He will play an organ solo, "Finger Boogie." Besides his talent as an organist, Paul also plays the saxophone in the band at the local high school, where he is a junior, and in a dance band composed entirely of junior students. It is hoped his many friends will support him as the result x>f his Yadio and television appearance. Name New Bishop Of Local Diocese McHenry, as part of the Rockford Catholic diocese, has a new bishop in the person of the Most Rev. Loras T. Lane, whose appointment was announced last Thursday. The diocese includes the eleven northwest counties of the state. The Most Rev. Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, apostolic delegate to the United States, said Pope Pius XII had named Bishop Lane to serve in the place of Bishop Elect Donald M. Carroll, whose consecration was postponed because of illness. He later resigned because of poor health. Bishop Lane, 46 years old, was auxiliary bishop of Dubuque, la. After study at Notre Dame and at Loras college, Dubuque, he continued at North American college in Rome, where he was ordained a priest on March 19, 1937. SEVERAL LEADING DEMOCRATS WILL ATTEND RALLY (Continued on Page 8) The McHenry county Democratic central committee is holding a mass rally at Crystal lodge in Crystal Lake on Monday evening, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. • The party will start with a buffet dinner, after which there will be speaking and entertainment. The principal speaker of the evening will be either Richard Austin, candidate for governor, or Roscoe Bonjean, candidate for lieutenant governor. Other candidates who will be introduced will be Mike Howlett, candidate for State auditor; Harold Spellman for Congress, Richard Babcock, state senator; and BUI Caldwell, state's attorney. A specal federal census gives the unofficial population of Harvard as 3,899. This is an increase of 435 from the last official census in 1950. McHenry was. the center o££^ activities as leading Republicans^^ carried their pre-election cam-:;- v paign into the county early this^; week. Heading the caravan wasiff^ United States Senator JSverett£-'-;r Mckinley Dirksen, who Is. a catt-y"': didate for re-election. - •' .. Also present as speakiers at Monday night's dinner at the McHenry Country club were Russell W. Keeney, candidate far' representative in Congress from the 14th district; Lieut. Governor John William Chapman; Senator Robert McClory; Circuit Court Judge William M. Carroll and County Judge Henry L.' ; Cowlin. In his talk, which kept the"" large audience of more than 300 - G.O.P. followers in rapt attention throughout. Senator Dirksen presented the subject of peace as the most challenging issue in the campaign and commended the country's present leaders for maintaining peace with prosperity. He recalled that only three times in the past twenty years has there been a balanced budget, adding that the most recent time was at the end of the fiscal year June 30, 1956. Comparing ' the statement of Lincoln to the pledge of President Eisenhower, he quoted the famous president of almost a century ago when he commented. My paramount duty is to save the Union." Health Issue In regard to President Eisenhower's health .which has become a campaign issue, he disregarded its importance by recalling the present Pope Pius* poor health at 78 and his very active and vigorous leadership of the church four years later. 4 Chuck Miller of McHenry, Republican committeeman and vicechairman of the county central committee, introduced committee* men present, as well as guests. He also presented Joseph Frett" of Johnsburg. with a pair of cuffed links bearing the inscription "Ik#:: for 1956," in recognition of hi% being the oldest committeemarf in point of service in McHenry township. Women Introduced. Introduced during the evening were Clara Nell of Johnsburg, - vice-president of the county Republican Woman's club, and Marion Carter, of Wonder Lake, president of the McHenry Town-,.; . ship Republican Women's club. Rev. Fr. Edward C. Coakley. pastor of St. .Patrick's Catholic church, McHenry, gave the invocation and the benediction was given by Rev. Schroeder of Nativity Lutheran church, Wonder Lake. ( Mr. Miller Is most grateful for the work Of his committee in making the evening such a fine, success. • _ The county central committee (Continued on page 8) GOP LEADERS AT 11: "tW * k J < > <*** - * frt- w : t <*• ^ - v ..7"^ v/,; > 4 MP iSgsSSSS W V Photo by Kolin Shown at the dinner table at the McHenry Country club Monday evening r a 0 S^lp?di!^ caravan of Republican candidates making a tour of the county were T? congressional district* Russell W. Keeney, candidate for representative in Congress frwn the senator; Henry L. Cowlin, county judge; Everett McKinley Dirksen. candidate for ^lil^ChSman! Chuck Miller of McHenry, precinct committeman and committee chairman, and John William <3>apawifc candidate for re-election as lieutenant governor. . ^