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f>00!0i . +- - • •a lz*i $SU/7 ^ ^ flf ? \*. * .».- M A ^ ^ I SERVING THE CHAIN-0 REGION SINCE 1875" Volume W-- No. 41 -- 2 Sections • •' •."- 'Ui%fa »,' •-' r.it; .-£ '.-: i'i&'i, v',1 • v-'^I •..•••:v;: . . ;>T^ •V" McHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 14. 1957 16 Pages -- 10c Par Copy Edgar Landgren .filed for police magistrate on tile Independent, ticket this week. The new1 filing makes a three- "\vay race for the position, the other candidates being Donald Howard and Harold Aim. Mrs. Sophie Kosti left last Fritkday, by train, for New York, from where she sailed Sunday evening on the Italia for Germany. She plans to be away six months. During her trip abroad, she will spend some time with relatives in Cuxhagen, Germany, before continuing her tour of Europe. An enrollment comparison over the past ten years in local school districts shows such tremendous <§jgrowth as to frighten those who must provide adequate facilities for education in the years ahead. It also provides food for thought to taxpayers who must, in reading the figures, realize their need to support the necessary housing. In District 15 (grade school) there were 290 pupils in September of 1946, 726 in 1951 and 1,249 in the sarne month of 1956. District 156 (high school) lists *276 in 1946, 409 in 1951 and 764 ;n 1956. In attempting to drive through McHenry business sections last Saturday, ojjp ,realized the great ! need fojr electric signals to regulate traffici» * Although Dollar Day may have accounted for a certain amount cf added activity, a good percentage jawas believed to be a general traffic increase which may be expected to grow with the coming of spring weather. Drivers are looking forward to the day when the Green and Elm sign relieves the congestion at least in this one section. There are some friends whose passing leaves flfie with much the same empty feeling as thoygh it were a family member. So it was ----this week-with th£ sudden death of John R. Justen. An extra measure of courage and faith must certainly be given his widow, who has lost a partner on whom she depended for strength when a son lost his life in the Korean conflict and who. since then, has seen her two other boys carry on in the service of their : country. ! i®' " Rarely do we find a week with [ so much reason for special observ- | ance. Most, folks gave a few | moments of thought to the Great Emancinator on Tuesdav. reflecting on the gratitude which should be realized by everyone for the benefits of his works. Today, mi-lady is keeping an eye on the irtan of the family in ^anticipation of some expression of *nis affection on Valentine's Day. We understand that a Helene Gygi scholarship fund has been established in Algonquin in memory of the nationally known ballet dancer who died early this winter. Mrs. Gygi, a former McHenry resident^ for several years, is remembered for her 'talent displayed \$on numerous occasions for local programs. YOUTH MAY LbSE EYE AS RESULT OF BEATING SATURDAY Fund drive chairmen in several nearby communities have been named for the approaching Red Cross campagin. Mrs. John Hogan will head the Ringwood drive, Howard Wenkel, the Wonder Lake drive for ftinds and Ben Winn, the Richmond can- /y vass. ® Ernest Useman has accepted responsibility- of the McHenry drive, which opens March 1 and continues for a week. It was a most successful banquet the Boy Scouts had last Saturday night in the high school cafeteria in observance of Boy- Scout Week. It was hard to tell who displayed the greater pride, fQ the fathers present or their beaming sons . This would he a lot tougher world to live in if every work day made a man as tired as a holiday. Services SaSufday For Former Local Barber The second beating of youth, apparently unprovoked, took place libbut midnight last Saturday and resulted in a serious eye injury to one, Frank Wenzig, 18, of rural McHenry. There is a possibility he may lose the Sight of the eye as a result. Wenzig and his companion, Martin Kinnerk.v 17, of Lakemoor, a senior in the local high school, were severely beaten by two young men who were reported to havev forced their car to a stop in Shalimar subdivision. According to the sheriffs office, Kinnerk was pulled from the car and the two started beating him. When Wenzig went to his assistance, he was attacked also. The youths wiere taken to the McHenry hospital, where it was revealed that Wenzig had suffered a serious injury. The extent Of the indies to both boys led authorities' to believe that some sort of weapon might have been used in the assault. The boys described their assailants as about 18, having dark hair and one wearing a dark leather jacket. They are sure they would be able to identify them if apprehended-. Another such beating occurred in this area about two weeks ago. NONE INJURED IN AUTO ACCIDENTS IN McHENRY AREA Cars driven by "Jesse Hunt of Woodstock and David Scarbrough of McHenry collided at the intersection of Rts. 31 and 176 the last of the week. Neither driver was injured. According to a police report, the Woodstock man failed to yield the right of way. Scarbrough was southbound on Rt. 31 when his car struck the Hunt auto, westbound on Rt. 176. Following closely behind a car driven by William Schmidt of McHenry, which had stopped to make a left turn, an auto driyen by Raymond Schiller, also of McHenry, struck the other vehicle in ah accident which occurred at Rt. 120 and the Jofinsburg road last weekend. His car struck the rear of the Schmidt machine. After Lawrence Heather, 23. of Crystal Lake lost control of his car on Rt. 176, near the Griswold Lake blacktop, it plunged 160 ft. into a field before stopping. The accident, which occurred at 6:30 Saturday night, was investigated by the sheriff's office. SAILTIR' DISCHARGED LEONARD R. RYDEN Leonard R. Ryden, boilerman third class, sogtjrf Mr. and Mrs. Leonard T. 'Ry.den of Route 4, McHenry.has been honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy attached to the U.S. Naval receiving station, Norfolk, Va. The Norfolk, station processes approximatley 8,000- men a. month on their way to and from Naval activities all over the world. , K. OF C. SETS GOAL OF 75-100 TO ATTEND MAYSLAKE RETREAT The Knights of Columbus are bus/ with plans for the tenth annual retreat under their sponsorship, which wiN occur March 22, 23 and 24. Member^* are striving for a goal of seventy-five to 100, which would be the largest group from McHenry ever to make the retreat. The previous high was seventy-two, and last year, fiftythree men were included. The retreat is open not only to K. of C. members but to any interested men in the community. Reservations should be made as soon as possible by contacting Roy Welter. The annual weekend withdrawl from everyday duties ta seek spiritual guidance at the Mayslake retreat house-is part of ttye Catholic Action prografil The men will leave McHenry Friday evening and return about 7 p.m. Sunday. Contribute to the Red Cross campaign in this county. SPONSOR BAKE SALE St. Patrick's Mothers! club is sponsoring a bake sale, to be held in the church hall Sunday, Feb. 17, after all Masses. A wide choice of home baked delicacies will be available. A number of worthwhile projects for the school will be undertaken by the club, using funds raised through the sale. EIGHTY-THREE YOUNG McHEMlf SCHOOL MUSICIANS TO JOIN COUNTY STUDENTS IN FESTIVAL PROGRAM NEXT MONDAY ^ Last rites were conducted Sat- •^urday from the Suburban funeral home in Maywood for Peter Olsen. 68, who died at Hines hospital. He was a resident of McHenry for many years, where he conducted a barbershop on Riverside Drive. Surviving are two sisters, Margit K. Johnson of McHenry and Agnes Hoff of Chicago; also sisters and- brothers in Sweden, where he was born. Crystal Lake's high school field house will be the scene of the annual McHenry county music festival on Monday evening, Feb. 18, when more than 500 young instrumentalists and vocalists join in presenting a concert which is expected to attract a crowd of several hundreds. Tickets may be purchased now from students, or at the door. The select chorus of seventyeight members and the mass chorus of 299 will be directed by J. Russell Paxton of the University of Wisconsin. The select band, composed of eighty - five members, and the massed band of 150 will have as guest conductor Huebert E. Nutt of Chicago. Mr. Paxton is well known for his work as director of festival choruses and judging contests in the middle west. He received his degree in - musical education from the University of Iowa and in recent years has conducted allstate choruses in Indiana, Arkansas, Michigan and Wisconsin. At the University of Wisconsin, he directs*the a-capella choir and is instructor of high school music education. 'Many have benefitted by the summer courses he conducts at BQtler and Northwestern universities. Band Director Mr. Nutt, dean of Vandercook School of Music, Chicago, operates summer music camps and clinics and is sought throughout this part of the country as a contest judge. He specializes in training music teachers for grade and high school work. <s- This year, instead of the eight schools usually participating, there will be nine with the addition of St. Mary's in Woodstock. Others taking part are Richmond, Huntley. Marengo, McHenry, Harvard, Woodstock, Hebron and Crystal Lake. The select band has chosen to play three marches, "The Footlifter," "March of the Majorettes" and "The Conqueror"; two overtures, "Light Cavalry" and "Blossom Time"; and two other numbers, "Pizzicato Polka" and a samba, 'Lilt of the Latin." Massed band numbers are "Pavane", "Beau Sabreur" and a march, "Parade Precision." Select Chorus The group of singers making up the select chorus will unite, in "The Creation", "Don't Be Weary Traveler", "Jig for Voices", "Irish Lament" and It's A Most Unusual Day". The entire chorus will sing "With a Voice Of Singing", "Grant Us True Courage Lord". "Oklahoma" and "Where Oh Where But In America". One number by the entire group of instrumentalists and vocalists, "A Mighty Fortess Is Our God," will conclude the program. Nine from McHenry will be included in the select band. They are Joann May and Bruce Nelson, clarinets; Charleen Freund, bass clarinet; Ron Miller, cornet; Jo Ann Smith and Jenny DeYoung, French horns; Don Kice and Charles Johnson, bass horns; and Larry Pierce, snare drum. Mass Band Members Mass band members are Patti Blake, Lois May, Judy Koch, John Feyerer, Sue Stinespring, Paul Seeber, Walter Schimke, Pete Haines, Diane Rietesel, Wayne Wirfs, Wilfred Blake and Gordon Johnson. The select chorus will have the following members from Mc- (Continued on Page 8) INDICATE RACES FOR TOWNSHIP POSTS IN Sight Supervisors' : Terms Expire; List; V Filing Deadline ^ ' Contests are indicated in several townships in the county ds the last day for filing, Tuesday, Feb. 26, approaches. The races are. evident for the posts of supervisor, assessor and town clerk. In the eight townships where the terms of supervisors' empire, only one has announced that he will not be a candidate .He is Frank Beck of Harvard, supervisor of Chemung for twenty-tWo years. Ray Lush, Harvard fire chief, deputy coroner and .justice of the peace, is seeking that position. At Richmond, Frank B. McConnell will be a candidate for reelection and will be opposed by a former county treasurer, J. G. Stevens. Others whose terms empire include Harley H. Mackeben of Huntley, present board chairman; Leo A. Hager of Hartland, Roscoe M. Glen of Coral, George W. Lowe of Marengo, L. Russell Beard of Hebron, Theodore W. Sterne of Nunda and Nels Pearson, assistant supervisor of Nunda. All art said to hgve expressed a desire to run for re-election. Rumors have been spreading that some opposition will occur, although no filings had taken place early this week. Among assessors whose terms expire are Lester R. Bacon of McHenry, Paul J. Doherty of Nunda, Howard E. Vogel of Richt mond, Ellen C. Baker of Burton and William F. Weidner of Greenwood. The terms of several town clerks also expire, including H. Walter Anderson of McHenry, Ardin F. Frisbie of Greenwood and Leo C. Karls of Richmond. There are forty to be elected to justice of the peace posts thi^ year also. j Heart Symbol Is Displayed In City Members of the local Explorer troop, Boy Scouts, carried oi^t one of the aims of the organization, service, last Saturday as theyj set up a huge, red, woqden heart, on the safety island at the corner of Green street and Waukegan road to remind the public of Heart Month. Also present was Mrs, Madeline Mayfield, who is chairman of the 1957 Heart fund drive locally. The campaign is conducted through the entire "nation from Feb. 1 through 28 for voluntary contributions to support a program against diseases of the heart and blood vessels. It is sponsored by the American Heart association (the only national voluntary health agency working exclusively in this field) and its fifty-seven affiliated Heart associations and their chapters. DIES UNEXPECTEDLY OM ANNIVERSARY OF SON'S KOREAN DEATH On Tuesday, Feb. 12, just six years to the day that Mr. and Mrs. John R. Justen received word that their son, Cpl. Gerald W. Justen, was missing in Korea, his father passed away unexpectedly at his home on John street. Mr. Justen, 60, had suffered a head injury in a fall last Thursday evening which required his hospitalization until Saturday. He returned home and was in apparent good health when he died suddenly about 12:30 Tuesday noon. The deceased was born May 10, 1896, in McHenry, where he always made his home. An expert dairyman, he retired from farming seven years ago and moved to the former Frisby home, where he had since resided. His entire lifetime was spent here, where his genial personality made for him a host of friends. Devoted as he was to his family, he accepted quietly, as God's will, the de$th of his son in action. His interests centered in the activities Of his other two sons in service, a daughter and his grandchildren. Surviving besides the widow. Evelyn, are the three children, First Lieut. Jack Justen, Capt. Eugene J. Justen and Mrs. Gladys Ekholm; also seven grandchildren. The body rests at the Teter M. Justen funeral home until 9:30 o'clock Friday morning, when last rites will be conducted from St. Mary's Catholic church, with interment in the church cemetery. Support the Heart Fund drive. MONEY AND OTHER LOOT TAKEN IN LOCAL BURGLARIES Burglars were reported to have broken into the McHenry Moose lodge on Rt.120, east of the city, some time Sunday night and made away-with $135 in change and $35 in currency from the cash register. An undetermined amount of Ijjoney which was in a cigar box Jin the clubhouse, and a ^ quantity 'of liquor were also taken. ; Hie burglary, discovered at noon Monday,, was- reported to 'the •sheriff's office, which is investigating. Entrance was gained by breaking a glass in a rear window on the north side of the building. The cash register was emptied and bottled liquor taken from storage cabinets behind the bar. The Standard Service station at Wonder Lake was broken into sometime Monday night and more than $100 was taken. The sheriff's Office has been investigating the break-in. , The home of Betty Lehman on Riverside Drive occupied only weekends, was broken into last Friday, according to a report from the sheriff's office, and numerous articles taken. Reported missing were fourteen guns of various types, two outboard motors, a quarter-inch elec- •tric drill and a box filled with wrenches and screw drivers; also a set of silverware, an electric clock and a clock radio. Entrance was reported to have been gained by breaking open a Window in the rear of the cottage, according to a sheriff's deputy. School Bonds Sold Monday ANNUAL PARTY AT LAKEMOOR SATURDAY FOR LIBRARY FUND The seventh annual whoopee party sponsored by the Library Improvement association of Lakemoor will be held Saturday, Feb. 16. Tickets are now on sale by membersvor may be purchased at e door for a festive evening of ntertainment which includes lancing.'There will be favors and hats for all. Proceed? of tb© benefit will put into a fund which the association hopes to use some day for a new library in Lakemoor. Much work has gone into their endeavors to date, with gratifying results. The public will be interested to learn that on Monday evening of this week, bonds for the erection of the new high school addition, now being built, were sold to the Northern Trust company of Chicago fit an average interest ratfe of 3.43. Although construction has not yet progressed to the point that a definite date can be given for the opening, it is hoped that six rooms will be available for use next fall. Tine Junior highc building, which at present is accommodating children from Edgebrook in five rooms, is almost ready for occupancy throughout . At this writing, seven more class rooms are also completed and only the entrance, front hall and the auditorium have considerable work before they will be finished. It is expected that the entire Junior high will move from its present quarters in one of the city's oldest buildings, on Waukegan street, into the new structure hefore the end of this school term. If circumstances prevent the high school from moving its stuj dents into the new addition by September of 1957, it is possible x that some young people may need to study in the old junior high 'building. The following year, if the present enrollment continues upward at the same rate, it will be necessary to send classes from Edgebrook and Junior high back into the old building in order to have adequate space for their educa? tional needs. Since last Sept. 1, eighty-two new pupils have enrolled at Edgebrook. At present values, with an estimated cost of $1,000 of building space needed for each child of grade school age, it is not difficult for the public to understand the great problem which exists today in the education of local youngsters. \' * 1 ' ' J FORMER McCUUQM UK YOUTH GIVES FIRST HANDjACCOUNT OF LIFE FOR T! ARMY MEN ON GBtMAN-CZECH BORDER An interesting trip taking him along the Czech border in the interest of his journalistic endeavors has been taken by Harry C. Lepinske' of Chicago, whose parents arp Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Lepinske of McCullom Lake. The young man was reared in this community, where he has numerous friends. During his tour, he spent considerable time with the 6th A. C on the border as an Army correspondent. The following was sent to,the Plaindealer by Lepinske: REGEN, Germany--Although it to penetrate and the average GI on the border begins to realize how naive and complacent bidfolks back home seem to be. Although we were dressed the newest of army parkas and^ were equipped with the newr "mickey mouse" boots, after rid* ing five hours in an open jeep, we all were chilled to the bone. Commanding officer of these troopers- along the extreme south! end of the German-Czech border is Col. John K. Boles, a West' Point grad. His character and outlook might remind one of the "rough andj vijl McHENRY INCLUDED IN NEW TELEPHONE TOLL CENTER PLAN On Monday of this week, the Woodstock zoning board approved a petition of the Illinois Bell Telephone company, requesting reclas sification of property at the northwest corner of Jackson and Hayward streets. The decision allows the phone company to ^juild a dial building estimated at a cost ov $2,500,000, including equipment. The dial system, under present plans, will not be ready for operation until 1959. Under the newplan, Woodstock will become a toll center for McHenry, Harvard and Marengo. • At present, there arc sixty-five operators in Woodslock. fifty-five in McHenry, twenty-five in Harvard and fourteen in Marengo. According to Zahn, it will take about eighty operators to handle the dial system. He added that another third would be absorbed in other departments and probably a third would seek employment elsewhere. ART GROUP FORMS Persons interested in art are organizing a sketching and painting group in McHenry. meeting each Tuesday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 in the Methodist church basement. Anyone desiring to join is asked to bring material to the church next week. Support Volunteers of America S1I1I8 "Vhw Col. John K. Boles, (right), commanding officer of the Sixths' Armoured Cavalry regiment, is shown presenting "The Eminent Society of Border Legionnaires" certificate to author and journalist;' Harry C. Lepinske, for his journalistic tour of the Czech border recently with the troopers. The presentation took place in a bunker along the iron curtain. PAST PRESIDENTS TO BE HONORED AT PTA FOUNDERS' DAY . Past ^presidents will be honored guests when the Johnsburg P.T.A commemorates Founders' Day at their meeting, Feb. 19, at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. Hostesses for the evening will be Mrs. James Fisher of Johnsburg, Mrs. Martin Rogde of Pistakee Highlands, and Mrs. Henry Ziegler of Sunhyside. Honored that eveningwill be Mrs. Robert Huerckes, president for the 1955-56 year; Mrs. Erwin Lishamer, 1954-55; and Ben Hanson, 1953-54. Mrs. William Moreth, president, extends an invitation to all members and friends of the Johnsburg P.T.A. to attend. The organization has grown tremendously since its formation in 1953 and now boasts 105 members. One of its recent programs for the school qhildren was presentation of a puppet show, "The Wizard of Oz.' Also, the P.T.A. furnishes a hot lunch for the pupils once each month. Present officers besides Mrs. Moreth are Phillip Schutt, vicepresident; Mrs. Jack Zetterberg, secretary; and Mrs. Edward Thoren, treasurer. ANN VARESE TO GIVE BOOK REVIEW IN CHURCH PARLORS The Women's society for Christian Service invites members and guests to an evening book review by Ann Varese on Thursday evening, Feb. 21, at 8 p.m. She will review "Tender Victory" by the best seller fiction writer, Taylor Caldwell. The program will be presented in thQ^Methodist church parlors, followed by the serving of refreshments. Anniversary Celebration v k V Pictured is a family gathering at Fort Lauderdale. Fla.. honoring the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Albieum D. Corkell. Pictured, left to right are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jackson. Mrs. Eva Anderson, the honored couple and Mr. and Mrs. George Ross. All are from McHenry except the Corkells, who formerly made their home in Orchard Beach. They had many of their McHenry friends with them at a dinner given by their daughter, Mrs. Jackson. The open house on Sunday. Feb. 3, was attended by fifty guests, including neighbors'and friends. was almost 2 o'clock in the morning before we returned to the border camp after a hard night riding with the border patrol along the cold snow-covered mountains on the German-Czechoslovakian border, at 5 o'clock the colonel again ordered his officers and men to "turn out:" - : This short phase in the life of the rough and tough border trooper is significant to show that the men of the U. S. Seventh Army's Sixth Armored Cavalry regiment maintain a wartime footing and stride for efficient combat readiness. In fact, if the Reds' ever do swarm across the Czech border into West Germany, as was similar to the situation in Korea in 1950, these troopers are virtually "suicide troops." Their periodic six-week tour of duty in the bunkers and mountain forests along the iron curtain isn't what the average American has pictured American troops in Germany. After being out in the below freezing temperatures for some hours of the night, the chill begins ready" Teddy Roosevelt, who also was a cavalry trooper. Boles maintains that every trooper has to be rough and ready be- i* cause if the Reds attack, it may be only a small percentage of his men that may succeed in their final mission. i Mission oi~ftie taining border defense and observ- ^ ing defense ami other activities; along the eastern side of the bor-^ j ;| der. If the Reds strike, it will be these men that will alert Seventh Army headquarters at Valhingen near Stuttgart. It will be these men also who must not retreat but stand pat to destroy all majOr communication and transportation objectives to hamper the speed of the aggressor force. By this action, the U. S. Army Europe and North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries may throw up a strong line of defense. While almost all of the Army's forces are ordered into the field for periodic maneuvers, the men of the 6th AC--"The Eminent Society of Border Legionnaires"--- are almost always in the field. Memorable Trip West Brings "Home" To Former Local Residents j A most memorable trip has just been completed by Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Freund and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Justen. who returned from the West Coast Monday evening of this week. The Justens went to California before Christmas to spend the holidays with their son and family. Dr. Jerome Justen. The Freunds left Jan. 15. in company with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nelson and son, Stephen. The latter visited many places of interest, including the Grand Canyon, Boulder Dam and Las Vegas, where they met Mr. and Mrs. William Althoff. also vacationers from McHenry. From Las Vegas, the Nelsons went to Los Angeles but the Freunds journeyed on to Chowchilla, Calif., to visit Mr. and Mrs. Frank Justen, d^'>v>nS through snow and sleet the complete trip. While with the Justens. they were provided a touch of home through the Plaindealer, which the latter have been receiving for over thirty years. Local friends will be interested to learn that the Justens have a 400-acre farm and fggd 250 steers which belong to Bing Crosby. While there, the Freunds also met Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Justen of McHenry. From Chowchilla. the Freunds and the Frank Justens went to San Francisco, where they were reunited with the Ben Justens and together they saw the Golden Gate Bridge, fisherman's Wharf and enjoyed a cable car ride. While in San Francisco, they visited in the San Mateo home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tonyan (he (Continued on Page 8) LONG ILLNESS OF FRANK WEINGART ENDS IN DEATH The host of friends of Frank Weingart. 66, were sorry to learn of his death early Wednesday morning, Feb. 13, at his home on North Court street. His passing ended a long period of poor health j which he bore with patience and I cheerfulness. I One of the community's most j respected residents. Mr. Weingart was born in Volo and always made this vicinity his home. He was actively interested in ; the progress of the Catholic Order of Foresters and of the Holy , Name society of St. Mary's church. He was also an honorary member of the local court of the Knights ; of Columbus. | Survivors include his widpw, ; Kathryn Laures Weingart; three | children, Mrs. Louise Schaffer j and Donald Weingart of McHenry j and Mrs. Evelyne Skoney of Elmhurst; three sisters. Mrs^- Eliza- ; beth Schneider of McHenry, Mrs. ; Anna Etten of Volo and Mrs. Josei phine ScMau of Chicago; a brother. Peter Weingart. of McHenry; | and seven grandchildren. j The body is resting at the George R. Justen & Son funeral home until 11 o'clock Saturday morning,; | when last rites will be conducted ' from St. Mary!s church, with burial in the church cemetery. -- NOTICE -- City vehicle licenses were due ! Jan. 1, 1957. Thursday* Feb. 28 te j the last day to purchase stickers i without penalty. | City of McHenry