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"X "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" ^ Volume 83 -- No. 7 -- 2 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. JUNE 20. 19S7 i f v» and j "If you're a sun worshipper who thinks the quickest way to a good suntan is to get in the sun and stay there, look out!" That's the advice sent in a release to be printed this week. ° ^ ; It came too late. After last weekend, -a lot of folks learned much more from experience than ^hey could ever learn froman article about the perils of that first "hot, sunny day. Last week we heard the first 1957 concert of the municipal band. While the rain never came, possibly the threatening appearance of the sky kept a larger crowd from assembling. The band has good musicians, including some who count the profession at least partially responsible for their livlihpod. Others are students and adults who find the weekly concerts a good way to keep in practice and at the same time engage in what must be a much enjoyed hobby. The concerts deserve better at- ' tendance and possibly an improvement in .weather conditions may turn the trick. Director Paul Yanda has gone to great lengths j^fn years past in an effort to give the public something extra in the way of guest talent, which from our own observation has not been undertaken as extensively in most other cities of McHenry's size. In addition to talent from our own community, outside guests have been invited to take part, including an appearance by the Great Lakes octet last year. In the last few years, and especially since the old band shell in the park had to be torn down, there has been talk of erection of .a modern shell in a location - which would permit more people to attend. The park was not an ideal spot and only a limited number of cars are able to park on the school grounds. Like everything else in the line of progress, a new shell costs , £iiioney. It will probably take, a •*real interest and. perseverance or the part of those folks who have a sincere desire for more ideal conditions before the dreams of . our instrumental musicians become a reality. For the sake of those who do such a fine job in brightening the Wednesday evenings of folks who lik6 music, we hope the day of realization is not too far in the future. Occasionally it is necessary to allay the fears of citizens who become worried at the low altitude of planes engaged for spraying in the area. This year, particularly, a great amount is being done, not only on farms but also in subdivisions, for the control of ^mosquitoes, flies, etc. Actually, the spraying is in the public Interest and those engaged Tm the work are under the strictest of regulations. They operate under a waiver by the Civic Aeronautics administration, Department of Commerce, in regard to flying below the minimum altitude over congested areas. Colin D. Dixon has been a flyer for almost a quarter of a century and his partner, Vernon N. Barto, was a World War II pilot. ^ A 25 per cent emulsified DDT solution is used in the work, and has been proven harmless to humans, birds and animals. ' K.A.F. FIVE FROM AREA CHOSEN FOR BOYS AND GIRLSSTATE Young People To Learn Operation Of Government ^"our McHenry boys, all of whom have just completed their junior year in high school, will attend Premier Boys State this month and a junior|jgirl left this jyeek -for Girls State. . The boys are Jim Justen, son of - Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Justen, George Peterson, son of Mrs. Iris Peterson of Rt.e 3, Dave Fantus, son of the H. R. Fantuses of Lilymoor, and Carl Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Walker of Wonder Lake. Three are sponsored by the local Legion post and one by the Kiwanis. A briefing session for. all county candidates was held Wednesday of this week in Woodstock's Legion home, at which time the young men learned of final arrangements, including time of departure and return, and had all questions answered. During the week from. June 23 to 30, they will participate in a week of practical citizenship at the state fairgrounds in Springfield, where procedures will be carried out, from small municipal types to state forms of government. Patty Blake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert S. Blake, is among nearly 15,000 high school girls from throughout the state participating in Girls State at MacMurray college, Jacksonville, during the week June 18 to 23. She <s sponsored by the Legion' auxiliary. Form Parties She, too, will receive practice in operating the machinery of democratic government. Under capable adult guidance, the girls form political parties, hold party conventions, nominate candidates, conduct campaigns and hold elections for officers and legislators of their mythical states. With a complete state government established in miniature, they 'then carry on the various functions of government--executive, legislative and judicial. Each of the fifty Girls States in the nation will select two girls to attend Girls Natioi), to be held in Washington, D.C.. in August. VETERANS" WELCOME PAt CORNERSTONE OF MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO BE PLACED SOON Another step toward the completion of the new addition to Memorial Hospital for McHenry County will be taken on June 30 at 3 o'clock when the cornerstone will be put in place, with appropriate ceremonies. Officials from throughout the county wiH be present, among them folks who have sacrificed to give the county one of the most modern hospitals in northern Illi- Jis. The service will be followed by an hour of fellowship and ft&tshments. WHEAT REFERENDUM A voting place has been selected in the county for the wheat marketing quota referendum held today, Thursday, Jiune 20, Bert Bridges, chairman of the ASC (^tommittee, has designated the polling place as the McHenry county ASC office, 11034 E. Jackson street, Woodstock, from 8 axn. to 7 p.m. News About Our Servicemen"^ Six young men from this area, including two from McHenry, reported to the Chicago induction center for entry into the Army last week. The local men were Duane Andreas of Ringwood and John Wirtz of McHenry. Both have been teachers, the former at the Johnsburg public school and the latter in the Elgin school system. Others inducted were Dwight Austin of Woodstock,' Frank Buchcrt of Richmond, Robert Giertz of Marengo and Branson D. Lawrence of Richland Center, wis. . The men were registrants from the local board in Woodstock. Rev. Fr. John McGowan, who has been stationed with the Air Force in Texas, h&s been spending some time visiting in McHenry during his thirty-day furjpugh. Former assistant pastor of St. Patrick's church here, he is being transferred to Greenland. CAMP SUKIRAN, Okinawa -- Marine Pfc. Gerald V. Freund. son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Freund of 526 Main street, McHenry, is serving with the 3rd Marine regiment, 3rd Marine di- (Continued on Page 8) SERVICE STATION OPERATOR SLUGGED IN ARMED ROBBERY Willis Schreincr, operator of the Standard Service station at the feorner of Front ancf Elm streets, buffered a head injury in a hold-up last Saturday evening.. He was at the station alone When a man judged to be in his late twenties drove into the station from the west and. asked for a dollar's worth of gas. He also asked to borrow a tool. When Schreiner started into the building to got it, the man followed him and in the doorway struck' him on the head with, a gun. The station owner dropped to his knees and when he arose found the gun directed at him. He was forced into a beck room after emptying the change device on George Taylor (left), of Wonder Lake, gets a hearty greeting! his uniform and giving the robber from his former fellow McHenry high school seniors upon becoming about forty dollars. Schreiner a member of Waukegan's Naval Reserve Electronics Division 9-10 was told to remain in a back room recently. The "veteran* seaman recruits are, left to right; Thomas English of Shalimair subdivision, Sam W. Smith of Pistakee Bay and William Houck of McCullom Lake. All graduated from high school June 7. . • 16 Pages -- 10c Per Copy Waueondo Woman DAIRY PROMOTION COUNCIL SPONSORS in Local Crash c/kMPAKN FEATURMG SB£CTK)N Mrs. Lucille Grissett of Wauconda, an employee of FitzGerald's Realty office on Green st., was seriously injured Monday morning when she suffered severe lacerations on the face, arm and neck iif an auto accident. Mrs. Grissett was travelling west, toward McHenry, on East OF PRINCESS AT BAU. JUNE 27 Ten county contenders for the title of dairy princess of the county w^re introduced to members River road about 10 o'clock when of the press at a dinner mee&ng her car struck some loose gravel, held last Thursday evening in FIRST *57 CARNIVAL IN AREA OPENS IN MEMORIAL PARK AT J0HNSBUR6 NEXT WEEK FRIDAY for five minutes, which he did before calling police. An investigation has continued throughout the week. The annual carnival of the Johnsburg Community- club will take place "^Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 28, 29 and 30, opening the season's ..festivities in this area. The celebration will take place in Memorial Park. As in past years, the committee in charge has been hard at work to assure every visitor a good time. In addition to the usual refreshments, there will be a fish fry on Friday night and a hot lunch will be served Sunday afternoon and again in the evening. There will be games and rides for the young folks arid a variety of other entertainment for the youngsters and oldsters. A special attraction will be the ball game between "" the Johnsburg Tigers and the V.F.W. in Elgin. . Mike Schaefer willhe. chairman of the carnival, Harold Freund will serve as secretary and Francis Schmitt as treasurer. Committee chairmen and cochairmen have been named as follows: Finance: Francis Schmitt, Geo. Schmitt, Joseph Adams and John N. Schmitt. Publicity and Press: Walter Durrenberg and James Hettermann. Bar: Joseph Huemann, Leo Hiller and Richard Dehn. Kitchen and Food: Mesdames Olivia Hiller, Marie Oeffling, Eva Schaefer, Martha Freund, Agatha Thelen, Connie May and Clara Nell. Soft Drink Stand: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stilling. Games: Mike Schaefer, George May, Otto Adams, Ray Groh, Monty Hoosier, Vern Thelen, Fred Fuchs. Walter Dassenville. Harold Freund and Gerald Hettermann. Tickets: Fredjjmith and James Hettermann. Construction of Stands: George Hiller. Parking: Eugene Nett. George Oeffling and Joseph Miller. Lighting: Leo Freund. Police Service: Sig. Jacobson. Publisher's Wife Died In Dixon Hospital TELL SUCCESS OF BUILDING DRIVE AT CHURCH RITE In an impressive service at 11 a.m. last Sunday, June 16, the Rev. Vincent P. Fish, vicar of St. Paul's Episcopal church, presented ten persons for confirmation to the Rt. Rev. Charles Larrabee Street, bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Chicago. Those confir/ned were Patricia Worthley, Montana, Berenice and Henry Waldman, Glenn and Gayle Reid, Jodeane and Jadeane Barlow, Linda Hess and Mrs. John Heinzelman, Jr. All received their first Holy Communion during the Eucharist which followed. , and the confirmands was given by the Woman's guild. Father Fish was able at this time, to announce to the bishop that a successful building fund drive had just been completed, and that building arrangements could now go forward for St. Paul's new church in the addition to Edgebrook Heights on South Green Street. The people of St. Paul's are extremely pleased, and grateful to all those who so generously added , their financial support to that of the congregation in order to help make possible the addition of an Episcopal church. This will fill a long felt need among Episcopalians in this vicinity who have had to travel many miles in orderto attend the church 6f their choice. For the past year and a half. Sunday services have been held in McHenry at the old Junior high school at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Vincent P. Fish, vicar, in charge. First Aid Class Starts In City A class in first aid will be held in McHenry. smarting Monday. July 8, the place to be announced at a later date. It is being formed to meet the needs of persons planning to enter nurse's training in the fall. Any person whose certificate is about to expire should sign for entrance into this class, as it is the only one to be held until late fall. This applies also to bus drivers who may need their certificate to obtain their license. John Shay, certificated instructor of Johnsburg, will conduct this class. Reservations should he called into the Red Cross o'ffice at Woodstock. on a curve near the pheasant farm. She lost control and struck a Downs truck, which was approaching from the opposite direction. ' " The truck driver is said to have left the read in an attempt- to "•v.oid the crash but the auto of Mrs. Grissett struck it from the side, the rear wheel of the truck passing over part of the car before turning over. The driver was not injured but the vehicle was damaged. Mrs. Grissett's '56 car was entirely demolished. She was taken from the wreckage by a passerby, Fred Matthesius of McCullom Lake, and taken by ambulance to the McHenry hospital. Her con-, dition was reported as improved Tuesday. Hebron, sponsored by the Dairy Promotion council. The gathering was arranged to meet the candidates and to make those present more familiar with the Other Candidates besides the two local girls include Sharon Long, 18, of Woodstock, sponsored by the Woodstock P.M.A, local; Jeanette Cates, 17, of Big Foot,' sponsored by Big Foot P.M.A. local; Patricia Florent, 18, of Marengo, sponsored by Farm Bureau; Virginia Conley, 19, of Huntley, sponsored by Huntley P.M A. lo- LIFEGUARD SERVES BEACH SIX HOURS DAILY AT PRESENT EIGHTY-FIVE ARE NOW ENROLLED IN SPEECH CLINIC Eighty-five children and two adults are enrolled in the eighth . services, a receptioifc. ,^ual E&ster.Seal summej^speech honoring Bishop and Mrs. Street ^he c]asses having started ROGER MOEHLING WINS ENGINEERING DEGREE ON FRIDAY Roger Moehling. son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moehling of Rt. 5. McHenry. will receive his degree in civil and structural engineering on June 21 from the Chicago Technical college. He is a graduate of Arlington Heights high school. At college, Roger was a mem- Mrs. George B. Shaw, 67, wife of the editor and co-publisher of the , Dixon Evening Telegraph, died last week Thursday, June 13. in Dixon public hospital. She was ber of Sigma Phi Delta fraternity, a former member of the advisory in which he served as vice-presicommittee of the Illinois Public dent for three years. Aid commission. The past year, he has been em last Monday and will run through July 19 at the Dean street school 'n Woodstock. Tine clinic, designed to teach good speech habits and patterns, is sponsored through the combined effort of the McHenry County Association for Crippled Children and Adults and the Woodstock grade school board. The cost of the clinic, which runs 51.300, is being taken care of by the Easter Seal agency. Children from all parts of the county are enrolled and are attending upon referral from their* individual schools. They are youngsters with cleft palates, aphasia, delayed speech, severe and simple articulatory disorders, mental handicaps, hearing difficulties and cerebral palsy. Parents are encouraged to- sit in during class sessions to learn how they can assist at home, as the children receive assignments to work on. During the clinic period, several parents' meetings are held. The child's progress is outlined and recommendations for his improvement are presented by therapists. Only two public grade schools, McHenry and Crystal Lake, offer speech therapy during the regular school term. Among the summer teachers is Miss Diane Ullrich of McHenry. COMMANDERY OFFCIERS Bill Houck, a Red Cross trained lifeguard, >ias started his duties at the local beach from 10 until 4 o'clock. At present, there is only enough money for protection of the beach for two weeks and more funds are needed if this service is to be continued. ,, Those who wish to contribute may send money to Beach Fund, McHenry, 111. KAREN SCHMELZER FRAN BLAKE council's purposes in promoting dairy products. Local Candidates One of McHenry's two candidates is Karen Schmelzer, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Schmelzer of Bull Valley. She is sponsored b^ the county 4-H fed- . . , eration. Anyone interested in. the Red. 1955 graduate of the local Cross first aid course, starting July 8 in St. Mary's school basement. McHenry, may register by mail by addressing Red Cross, McHenry, or enroll at 7 o'clock at the class. FEATURE POPULAR NUMBERS ON BJ. PROGfiAM J0Nfi 26 high school, Karen is secretary to Farm Advisor Gene Brown. She is 5 ft. 3 inches taJJ and weighs 113 pounds. The young lady has been in agricultural and home economics 4-H for nine years and was a county and state outstanding membert in .both last year. Shi and is a junior leader for two clubs. Kareit was top ticket seller A number of favorites in both among 4-H members in last year's the popular and classical line arei fa;r mntpst selected by the municipal band ' for the program to be presented at 8:15 o'clock Wednesday evening, June 26, on the high school grounds. The entire program is as follows : "The Star Spangled Banner." March, "Officer of the Day"-- Hall. Waltz, "Moonlight on the Nile" --King. Overture. "Carnival of Roses"-- Olivadoti. Popular number/^ "Bye Bye Blues"--arranged by >choenfeld. "March of Time No. 2"-- arranged by Richards. "The Missouri Waltz"--Logan. Overture, "Romantic"--Buchtel. Intermezzo, "In a Moonlit Garden"--King. Popular Number, "Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue"--arranged by Buchtel. Selection, "Down South"--Myddleton. Popular Number, "Hoop Dee- Doo'--Delugg. March, "Men in Gray"--Brahmstedt. (Dedicated to the mailmen of our city). Finale, "God Bless America"-- Berlin. CHURCH SUPPER The Zion Lutheran ladies are Fran Blake, 18, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Blake and is sponsored by the Pure" Milk association local. She graduated this month from the McHenry high school and plans to begin work in Chicago soon. She is 5 feet 4% inches tall and weighs 125 pounds, with broWn hair and brown eyes. Like most of the other candidates, she participated in G.A.A., band, orchestra and chorus during high school. Sports and music are her hobbies and she especially likes to play the saxophone and violin. cal; Carol Hansen, 18, of Hebrgn, sponsored by Hebron P.M.A. local; Agnes VanAbbena, 18, -of Huntley, sponsored by Huntley F.F.A.; Rosella Townsend, 18, of Woodstock, sponsored by the Woodstock Progessives - and F.F.A.; Leda Schaefer, 18, Harvard, sponsored by the Harvard P.M-A. As master of ceremonies, Henry Egerton, Dairy council secretary and Farm Bureau manager, gave a brief resume of the origin of the council, from the days when an outline of a program designed to boost dairy products was made in 1955. Today, the dairy princess con- ^est is being emphasized and will culminate. in a dairy "ball, Thursday evening, June 27, when the winner will be crowned at the Woodstock high school. The winner will compete in the state A.D.A. contest at Springfield this summer, and that winner will advance to the national contest in Chicago in October. Trace Development Walter Schuett of rural Woodstock, past president of the District 6 P.M.A., traced the development of the milk business from its meager beginning through the modern age of milking machines, pasturization, bulk tanks, milk inspection, etc. His talk disclosed -that there (Continued on Page 8) BEGIN WATER SAFETY CLASSES IN THIS AREA ON JULY 1 A reminder is given on the scheduled dates for water safety classes. This week, they are being conducted in Crystal Lake. Starting July 1 and continuing through that time at Fox River Grove, July 15 through 26, and Fontana, July 29 through Aug. 9. Edmund Sobtkiewicz, instructor of the program, will welcome assistance from volunteers who have completed either junior or senior life saving courses at each beach. People registering for this are designated as water safety aides and will, after a short training period, be eligible for recognition from the American Raymond J. Heniken of Woodstock was elected commander of Calvary Commandery No. 26, sponsoring a summer supper on . 4i t Knights Templar, last Thursday Saturday, June 22. on the-church Red Cross in the form of badges. _ f ^ evening. Also named to office are lawn at 5:30 o clock. Barbecues, Services were held Saturday at ployed in engineering work for Chauucey Harrison of Ringwood, hot dogs home-made pies and Mr. and Mrs. George Strandel of S t . , L u k e ' s E p i s c o p a l c h u r c h i n t h e Cook C o u n t y f t i g h w a y d e - s t a n d a r d b e a r e r and K a r l B e t t s , c a k e s and i c e c r e a m w i l l be A u r o r a , v i s i t e d M c H e n r y Dixon. partment while at night school. McHenry, color bearer. 1 served. tives Wednesday. rela- Win Degrees From Colleges, Universities - < s - John Bolger Dene Bassett Richard Kirchoff Herman E. Lacy, Jr. Gilbert Mercure Pat Goranson Donald Arvidson COUNCIL in CAPSULE •At the meeting of McHenry's City Council Monday night, the resignation of Alderman Elmer F. Antonson was submitted and accepted with regrets. Alderman Antonson has ably served in the second ward during the past two years, but found it necessary to tender his resignation due to changing his residence to a location outside the city limits. It is expected that the council will pass an ordinance at the next regular meeting providing for an election to fill the vacancy. Word has been received this week that work will start next Monday, June 24, on installation of traffic signal lights on Elm street, providing that state approval is granted. A definite program is under way to improve the condition of streets, the plan being to use a heavier coating on most streets. In some cases where there is a possibility of digging into streets for sewer lines, a lighter oiling job is being done to control dust. Installation of parking meters on Elm street is under way. Meters have been received and the lay-out approved. Considerable time was spent at the meeting this week in making up the annual appropriation ordinance which will be published in its entirety. THREE-DAY J0HNSBUJIG CARNIVAL JUNE 28-30 r :