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x3' # Vf ";5| '.*4 :4 "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" Volume 10 No. 18 -- 2 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 5. 1957 14 Pages -- 10c Per Copy . % * t X 1% ** * V * / ^ - V They missed the Labor Day weekend, but the stop and go signs for the Green and Elm and •Richmond Road and Elm inter- ' sections arrived Tuesday and work has begun on installation. - 'This has been, a busy summer these points for local ^police, who no doubt welcome them with as much,, or greater, enthusiasm than the driving public. The signs, were realized to be f a necessity by the city long ago, ' but a good deal of "red tape" was required before the State gave its O.K. and passed on specifications for them. After a time lapse of too many Sears, we visited-Brook-field-zoolast Thursday as a last outing of the summer season. It was a real pleasure to find that a few years added to one's age fails to destroy the delight of watching this fine array of animals from all over the world. Any excursion of this kind has its "dos" and "don'ts" and we feel it might be helpful for those fam- «ies who intend to include Brookeld among their fall trips to give some of the latter from our own experience. Don't buy a" map. Without one there is always that element of surprise in turning a corner and coming face to face with the unexpected. Besides, it is possible to get so involved in reading one that you miss half of the attractions. A little like getting lost in one of ose complicated stage play proams and missing the plot as it unfolds. Don't go to the children's zoo unless yon have a child with you. Admissions v are, listed for children under 13 and those over 13, with no provision for those who have doubled or tripled that age. It is a little embarrassing to step up to the box office and say "Two older children please.? Don't under" any circumstances,. permit your picture to be taken with any of the animals, even where it is possible. . Alter spending several hours making comparisons between the expresslohs of your own relatives and friends and the zoo inhabitants, it can be a bi^ disconcerting to find a resemblance in your own picture. /, Don't expect gratitude in its 'flsual form. Some of the animals are so Well fed they won't even bend over to pick up what is thrown to them. Others, however, are eager to receive and encourage their benefactors with a sly smile and an outstretched paw. All in all, they are pretty much like people-- some have learned merely to "ask and you shall receive" without thanks, while others respond iuK'ith all the antics in their repertoire. Don't expect to be eyed with a look that will make you feel superior, either in intelligence or appe&rance. Nature has endowed many of the birds and animals with a brilliance which mi-lady finds only in a bottle of dye or in "finery from some expensive store. And not many of us have been able to wangle a life of ease vnown by these creatures, even With the mental attributes we Claim to possess. It is no wonder they strut a bit and regard us occasionally with seeming contempt. Don't expect the alligators to outlive you--not unless you care to make contact with the more than thirty who lie lazily in the sun. The fallacy of their longevity rid many others are discredited or those who care to become informer. ' Don't^ ever expect human entertainment to be so satisfying again." Watching the completely natural capers of these unique creatures makes the strained efforts of, our fellowman look rather foolish at times. Don't expect the most talked about animals to be the most fun. »We found the little otter did the best job of all in putting on an almost continuous show. Don't expect every creature you see to put forth the same effort to entertain. Be prepared to find the animals acting pretty much like the folks around you-- The big "cats" are particularly lazy, and the larger and supposedly more intelligent of the 2$ anthropoids occasionally suggest ®by their sad expressions that a niighty lot is expected when they're only working for peanuts But the little fellow who looked {Continued on Page 8) FIGHTS WILL BE HELD IN CITY JOIN JtmiOR HIGH STAFF Local Team Seeks Another Victory ^ ' In Contest Sept. 8 The McHenry county championship water fights will be held Sunday, Sept. 8, at the city beach. There will be no admission charged for this full afternoon of family fun. The-starting time for the first contest will be at 1 p.m. sharp and will continue throughout the afternoon until a champion is crowned. The McHenry team has long dominated this contest, having won nine out of the past eleven years. Captain of the team, Edward Justen, promises to add another trd^ihy this year. The teams consist of five men each. The object of the game, as many already know, is to drive a steel barrel past the opponents' goal line in a given length of time with a 2% inch hose line under high pressure. It is in elimination that a team is declared winner. Each fight consists of three heats and one must win two out One of the community's young of three heats to win. By process, nonagenarians is Mrs. George P. of elimination it finally narrows Steilen, who was guest of honor Eva Unti Carl Wagner June Soerhierian Celia Page Edmund Sobotkiewicz John Armstrong Dinner Honors Nonagenarian down to a two-team fight for first place. It takes real skill to keep these nozzles playing on that bouncing barrel. It's hard work for the team and plenty of excUcment ami fun for the spectators. Upwards of twenty teams fKe exnected to participate this year. Te»ms as close as McHenry S+ation 2 (Johnsburg) and Station 3 (Lakemoor) and as distant as Hampshire and Burlington will be represented. This is an annual affair given by the departments to the public as just a small way of thanking them for the cooperation they give throughout the year. The people, of McHenry have been, as a Whole,, very thoughtful in obeying the traffic laws, etc., but there^are a few who, probably as an oversight, still follow the trucks too closely or fail to stop when the whistle blows or when they hear the siren on the trucks. It is not only the law but it is for your own protection and the members' safety in responding to your call that this must be done. The local departments' aim has always been fast, safe and courteous service and it is only with full cooperation that they can keep and maintain their goal. The members of the McHenry departments, all capable of manning the hoses for the fights, are as follows: Team Members MeHeivry: Harold Hobbs, Edward Justen, Marty Conway, Tom Diedrich, Ed. Thennes, Ted Miller, Harry Ferwerda, Jerome Buch, Bruce Klontz, Hilary Rodenkirch, George Rodenkirch, Harry Conway, 1 Henry Buch, A1 Phannenstill, James Althoff, Glenn Peterson, Larry Brusso and Mike Bykowski. Station 2 (Johnsburg)i_: Otto Adams, Joel Adams, Albert Adams, Jerry Hettermann, Harry Freund, Fred Huemann, Norb Smith, Harry Smith, Joe Hiller, Lloyd Fretind and William Haag. Station 3 (Lakemoor): John HIGH SCHOOL OPENS WITH NEW EIGHT-HOUR DAY on Sunday in celebration of her ninetieth birthday anniversary, which occurred Sept. 4. She received many beautiful flowers, gifts and cards, which she was able to enjoy thoroughly because of her good health. A dinner and supper were served by her daughter, Mrs. Ann Rodenkirch, in her home, which is also shared by Mrs. Steilen's son, George A. Steilen. Guests included three grandchildren and' seven great grandchildren, Mrs. George Fitzgerald and family of Marycrest, Kankakee and Hilary and George Rodenkirch and their families of McHenry. Her nephews, Rev. Raphael Heinz, O.C.- D., of Milwaukee, Wis., another nephew and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard, Heinz ofj..Aurora, Miss. Jeanette Welsh of Milwaukee, Wis., her cousin and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Jphn C. Rick of Country Club Drive, McHenry, were also present. Several Complete First Aid Course Held In City A number of local persons were among those who completed the first aid course sponsored by the Red Cross and held recently at St. Mary's parochial school. Those recognized for completion of the course were Mrs. Casey Brzezinski, Diana Castle, Kenneth Espey, Irene Klein, Three Faculties Hold Meeting Prior To Tuesday Opening Faculty members of the three public schools were called to order before students assembled in an annual meeting Tuesday morning prior to opening of the f&K term. Supt. C. H. Duker addressed the large assemblage of teachers and spent some time in acquainting them with new laws receritly passed by the state legislature which pertain to schools. . Later, Carl Buckner, assistant superintendent, spoke a few words, emphasizing his pleasure in accepting this nfcw position and Having the opportunity of working with the faculties ahd students in all of the schools. He introduced the three principals, Marvin Martin of the high school, M. L. Schoenholtz of the Junior high and Mrs. Eleanor Foley of Edgebrook, who announced plans for individual school meetings which followed. One of the major revisions in the high school class schedule, designed to avoid crowded conditions in the cafeteria as well as elsewhere, is the change to an eight-period day, with classes continuing throughout what was formerly the lunch Hour. Claire Olson, George and Grace The. ..f.i rst, . three .m o.r ning. .p.e riods, Zolmer, Eleanor Wirfs and Pat run fifty-fiye minutes followed and Sandy Wirtz, all of McHenry: by two periods of forty minutes Joseph Bartow, Harry Boese, Fred I duration, during which the stu- Forester and George Thomas of dents are assigned to the cafe Harvard; Mrs. June Rink and August Deadly On County Highways August/ which this year was one of the most deadly months to idate for highway fatalities, claimed, its ninth victim, thirty-first for the year, in the county last week. The dead man was John Bosgraff, 36, of Harvey, a passenger in a car driven by Edward T. Edmond of Worth, 111. They were in a fishing party of three en- Jroute" to St Francis, Canada, when the trip ended in tragedy about 3:40 Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Routes 14 and 47. According to the sheriffs office, Edmond was travelling north on Rt. 14 and failed to see a red light signal as he was passing through the intersection, resulting in his car being struck by a machine operated by Edward Haesemeyer of Rockford, who was driving on Rt. 47 and was going through the intersection, on a green light. A third car was struck after the impact of the Edmond and Haesemeyer vehicles. The dead man was married and the father of two children. His death brought the toll to thirtyone; which was six more than at the same time last year. The 1956 county total ran to forty-one. RAIN FAILS TO DAMPEN SPIRITS AT FISHING RODEO Velma Sinclair of Wonder Lake and Mary Haase of Crystal Lake. Give a boy -- or some girls for that matter -- a fishing pole and a little bait and he will be happy. Long ago we heard this was true and proof was certainly evident last Wednesday as eighty-five youngsters showed their disregard for a driving rain by attending the fishing rodeo. The event was the first of its kind in McHenry and was sponsored by the local police department. The fact that both boy and wearing apparel could have been hung up to dry before the first half hour passed seemed of no consequence to the fishermen and fisherwomen. Patiently they waited *fot>' the first bite and loud were the screams as they pulled in their prizes. Walking off with top honors for catching the biggest and also the most fish was Mickey McEnery, 12. while second prize went to Timmy, Freund, 8. Twenty gift certificates went to lucky boys and girls for not only the biggest but also for the smallest and for a number of other classifications. They caught blue gills, three kinds of bass, catfish and perch and the tiniest catch brought the the same gleam to the eye as the largest. There were hot dogs, orange juice, chocolate milk antj all the other extras which make for a perfect lunch. The fact that the buns were soaked by rain and POSTPONE PLOWING CONTESTS OF STATE EVENT/TO SEPT. 6 Last weekend's contribution to the wettest August in the Chicago area caused postponement of the level arid contour plowing contests of the state matches to Friday, Sept. 6. Before that particular part of the event was1 postponed Friday, 2,000 people milled around in mud caused by two and one-half inches of rain at Colleen's Cote farm, near Huntley, scene of the meet. Oppressive heat added to the discomfort of the many assembled for the long anticipated event. Gov. William G. . Stratton, brought to northern Illinois by two big programs, addressed the crowd briefly in the afternoon, expressing his regret at the change of plans necessitated by the weather. Later, he attended the golden jubilee at Fox Lake, birthplace of the governor. . Willardif Cook, ^tate conservation past president, said there are twenty registrants , in the two classes, level and contour plowing. Postponed .along with these matches was feottstructjjpn of a conservation lake. Other features of the day continued as planned, with members of the Huntley fire department working to siphon water from the entertainment tent so that the events could be held as planned. STORY OF CHINA TO HIGHLIGHT OPENING OF CLUB SEASON Hole Burned In Roof Of Park Street Barn Mrs. Walter G. Dietze will be the principal speaker at the Woman's dub luncheon at the McHenry Country club on Thursday Sept. 12, at 12:30 o'clock. She will present "The Story of Meissen China, in Song and Story." Her presentation is unusual in that she highlights parts of the story with songs. Her accompanist, Mrs. L. Kenneth Foulke, will add pleasure to their renditions. Mrs. Dietze was born in Berlin and has been a prominent soprano soloist. As a young girl, her desire was to become a singer but she was unable to study because of war. Nevertheless, she learned all she could of music, but studied the art of being a florist. While employed in Dresden, she met the American, Mr. Dietze. but was unable to enter the U. S. until four years later. They were married a week after her arrival. Jean Randall (Mrs. D. A. Hopfear) at the organ is another treat in store for all at this meeting. As a member of the club, she has graciously consented to lend her talent to make the afternoon evdh qiore enjoyable. Guests will be welcome at this meeting. Ladies to call for reservations, which must be made before Sept. 10, are listed elsewhere, eliminate overcrowding. NEW ADDmON TO ST. PAROCHIAL SCHOOL WILL ALLEVIATE GREAT HEED FOR CLASS ROOMS Work continues on the beautiful new addition to St; Mary's parochial school, which is expected to be completed sometime during the year. It will, when finished, do much to alleviate the crowded with the old structure, which was built in 1937. Inside, all rooms will be equipped with modern- flourescerit light and acoustical ceilings. Two class rooms will be in yellow and conditions resulting from growth which puts the school enrollment at about 600 pupils. The addition, 120 x 150 feet, was started last March and includes four classrooms, a waiting room leading into the principal's office nurse's room in the older section, wash rooms for boys and girls and storage space, all on the main floor. On the second floor will be an auditorium which will seat 750 persons, a balcony, a gym, 48x70 feet, shower rooms and wash rooms for boys and girls. The exterior of the addition will be in a brick finish to harmfSlize two in green and all will have vinyl floor, while the corridors will be covered with a black and white terrazzo surface. Completion of the building is anticipated not only by parishioners of St. Mary's who have children attending the school but by the entire community. With the tremendous growth realized locally in recent years, the role of the parochial school in alleviating the shortage of space in public schools has been outstanding It is natural, then, that the building nrograms of itoth St. Mary's and St. Patrick's parishes should have the interest of the general public. A large hole was burned in the roof of an old barn on the Robert Green property on Park street about 4:45 Tuesday afternoon. The building caught fire from a spark in a nearby rubbish pile which was burning. ~ The barn had not been used in recent years and it \was/ planned to tear it down next Church School Resumes Sunday Sessions Sept. 8 The church school at the Community Methodist church, Main and Center streets, will resume its sessions next Sunday, Sept.#& There will be classes for all children through high school age at both 9:45 and 11 a.m. With worship at 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m.. children and young CHORAL CLUB WILL BEGIN FALL REHEARSALS SEPT. 0 The McHenry choral club will open" its fall season on Monday evening, Sept. , 9, in the music room of the high school. Rehearsals will get underway at 8 o'clock ' for the annual holiday program to be presented early in December. Plans for the program have been completed and music purchased in preparation for weekly practices. Any person over high school age with a desire to sing is invited to be present the first evening, which will be devoted solely to singing. Election of officers will not take place until later in the month. Anyone who cannot attend the first meetings and wants to join should contact the president, Clifford Kiehl. people are especially encouraged (JAMMED HIGHWAYS to attend the 11 a.m. session to RESULTED IN NO COUNTY TRAGEDIES 1EDGEBROOK FACULTY MEMBERS teria. The three afternoon periods carried a familiar fishy associaare forty-five minutes in length. [ tion because of unwashed hands The first break in school routine will not occur until late in October, when the annual northeast division meeting of the state Educati6n association will be held in St. Charles. Sulok, Harry Strnad, John Burhandt, ,Ray Blades, Lorain Booster, John Foute, C. Brzezinski, J. Buchwalter, Roy Erickson, William Gibson, Floyd Goss, Ivan ___ Gustafson, Anton Hirsch, John ONE INJURED IN Hose, Walter Para, Walter Szar- WEEKEND'S ONLY ek and Norman Williams. LOCAL ACCIDENT WORK OR PLAY? Elmer Busby, 20, of Chicago is reported to have lost control of his car on the Pistakee Bay blacktop road about 10:45 Saturday evening, after which it struck a utility pole. A passenger in the car. Harryan t Worwick Studio Photo The intent look of concentration on the faces of the two boys pictured is just a sample of that demonstrated by all of the eightyfive young folks who attended the first annual fishing rodeo sponsored by the McHenry police department and held during last week Wednesday's rain in the city. Left to right, in front, are the two top prize winners, Mickey McEnery, 12, first, and Timmy Freund, 8, second. Watching proceedings are Chief Joseph Grobel and Officer William Pearson. A short illness ended in the death Friday, Aug. 30, of John B. Grasser, a lifelong resident and Rovner, 16, of Maywood. suffer- j one of the community's most reseemed not to matter at all. The participants were young, -they had fish poles in their hands and not a worry in the world. Who cared if the sun failed to shine? Life was just about as wonderful as it £ould be and we envy each one of them for every hour that has passed since we were a carefree 10 years old. * SHORT ILLNESS ENDS IN DEATH OF JOHN GRASSER ed abrasions, cuts on the right arm and both legs. spected men. A retired farmer, he had resided on Broad street for a number of years. Mr. Grasser is survived by his widow, Annie Distler Grasser; three daughters, Mrs. John (Mary) Suhling of Gurnee, Mrs. James (Lena) Curran of Mc- AU reports of the Rotary rodeo j Henry and Mrs. Anthony (Rose) RODEO PROVES POPULAR WITH YOUNG AND OLD were most favorable, with good sized crowds attending the three performances on Saturday and Sunday. The Friday night parade, too, attracted a number of folks, many of whom had not seen live rodeo performers since they were ch ildren.---- The rodeo even proved a new Walczok of Warrenville; four sons, John Joseph of Franklinville, Edward of North Chicago, Isadore John of Florida and Francis of Woodstock: also twentyeighty grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. The body rested at the Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home theme for a birthday party as a : until 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morn mother from a nearby city brought a group of her young son's friends here for a novel form of celebration. • It was a lucky person who had a young man in his family and did not find himself a target for lasso practice. The rodeo- may be gone, but those heavy ropes will continue to swing for many a day. ing, when a requiem Mass was sung at St. Mary's church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Ronald A. Hanson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Hanson of Route 2, McHonry, completed recruit training Sept. 6 at the Marine Corps Recruit depot, 'San Diego, Calif. DOROTHY PYTKO MARY ANN BOLGER While millions jammed the nation's highways over the long holiday weekend, and deaths in accidents soared above the toll predicted by the National Safety Council, McHenry county lived quietly and peacefully through the three days. The sheriffs office reported on Tuesday that no accidents of any consequence were reported and there were no drownings or other tragedies to I mar the last few vacation days of the summer season. Members of the sheriffs staff and police in all cities and villages had their entire' forces in operation in a successful effort to prevent accidents on the highways which have been mounting so steadily in the county in • recent days. Fortunately, the high toll of thirty-one for the year, and nine for the month of August alone, went no higher as the result of special outings planned. Nationally, the picture was not as pretty, and- the encouragement noted by safety experts as the result of the lowered toll over the July Fourth holiday waned with the deaths over Labor Day weekend. An estimated 420 deaths in traffic accidents was exceeded by fourteen, while other tragedies accounted for another 200 people dying. STELLA RORTVET HARRIET KOEHLER DISPOSAL PLANT OPEN - Announcement has been made that the new McHcnry disposal plant at the east encl of VVaukegan street will be open for inspection of the public on Wednesday, Sept. 11, between the hours of 1 and 4 p.m. A city representative will be on hand to greet those who car© to stop and see the modern equipment and attractive landscaping which make up the plant afid surroundings. County Water Fights In City September