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THE McHERBY PLAINDEALER = PULSE That old flu jbug plays much more havoc than anyone would suspect and in the case of last week's Plaindealer our many subscribers must have realized it. One of oUr linotype1 operators was hit! First, through a series of circumstances, the following Public Pulse letter of Mrs. Jennie Mc- Dermott was ommitted through error. Second, the letters that | did appear had some very strange sounding phrases due to the fact that proof sheets in which mistakes had been found somehow escaped the eye of those. making corrections and consequently appeared with numerous misspelled words and lines omit tied. Some persons wise in the ways of temperamental linotype machines oi),ce figured the hundreds of errors that could be made setting just one line. We tried our best to prove it and almost succeeded. Our apologies to our readers as we wipe away oiir red faces. October 22, 1957 The Plaindealer, McHenry, Illinois. It amazes me to find in this world of progress, we still have individuals around 'who live in their small orbit and refuse to acknowledge the needs of their fellow men. Mrs. Grenier who wrote in last week's Public Pulse, intimates the McHenry hospital is not of benefit to the rank and file, and the old residents of McHenry. If she reads the weekly hospital admittaance list published in the Plaindealer she will observe the widespread area this hospital serves. If she rides around the countryside, she will also observe the rapid growth of population in the area this hospital serves. As one who has lived here almost 20 years, helped and encouraged any progress of benefit to the community, I shall be happy to assist and ask friends and neighbors to contribute in this most worthwhile project not only for McHenry but the surrounding communities. I d<^ agree with her on one point. Let the people know the truth. Because it isn't what she would like to imply. If some physicians felt they did not wish to cooperate in joining this group, that was their privilege. The rules of this hospital are no different than at Woodstock. Mrs, Jennie H. McDermott. Public Pulse. Much has been said and written about the McHenry. hospital and its proposed expansion program. Let those who "consider themselves open minded conscientiously and clearly think about certain facts. 1. Anybody can write letters and criticize but some who think they have true facts do not always have them. 2. Mr. Beckenbaugh , stated in his letter that he checked with two people connected with the hospital drive. Actually, he checked with at least four persons directiljy connected with the hospitarand the fund-raising. Names will be furnished upon request. He falls to mention, however, that' these people spent over six hours of their time answering his questions. He was willingly shown the hospital by-laws and records, and his many and sundry questions were all answered. ~ 3. If -Mr. Beckenbaugh had stated in his letter that the answers he had received, he found unsatisfactory, outlining his reasons, he would be doing a public service. This he does not do, instead he proceeds to cloud the issue with voluminous lists of questions. Why? 4. Is the issue what Mr. Beckenbaugh and some others contend? Or is it -- DO WE NEED MORS HOSPITAL BEDS? 5. When you and your loved ones are sick or injured, will you dredge up a list of petty issues, or will you ask "are there hospital beds available?" (Using the basis of computation of the American Hospital association, McHenry county is still short approximately 125 beds.) 6. Why don't all who are opposed to this hospital project spend their time and energy collecting money to help the Memorial Hospital For McHenry County complete its expansion? If you have a genuine concern for public health this is the other logical area to give help which will bear fruit in the forseeablo future. The Memorial Hospital For McHenry County at Woodstock, Illinois needs more money and would appreciate you using all your energy for a constructive purpose. If you are sincere in your opposition to the McHenry hospital, why not call Woodstock 2500 and volunteer to help over there? 7. Is there any reason why everyone in our area shouldn't get off the fence and actively work and contribute to one hospital or the other? Let us all think clearly about the moral issue. Do any of us have the moral right to oppose any institution such as a hospital on grounds of personal or any other prejudice? Do any of us have the moral right when the institution we oppose will save lives-- possibly our own or our children's even though our doctor may not be on the staff? Remember, McHenry hospital will be taking care of patients long after we are all dead and buried. We .will no longer care about the small details, but the living people will alwawS benefit from having a hospital 'readily available close to honW. Last, but not least, >just as you would not ask an auto mechanic what kind of shampoo is best for your hair, neither is it wise to, ask those who admittedly don't know the answers about the McHenry hospital. Why not ask your questions of those who have the correct answers, namely the hospital campaign office, the board of directors, the hospital administrator or the American Hospital association? All who have asked questions have had them answered. Why don't you try the proper source? Sincerely, . Virgil R. Pollock Would you please explain how you determined which letters are to be printed in the Public Pulse. Could you kindly reply in the Public Pulse. Thank you very much/| Wilbert Karlson Hecht, Jr i - October 28, ld5? To The Plaindealer , - McHenry, Illinois '• :y. How naive can a for a man of apparent Intellect, a director on the McHenry hospital, to make a statement, that if a person does not like certain people, they will veto or reject anything constructive that may be suggested. Mr. Don Johnson, are you expressing your own opinion or sentiments? L am sorry that personalities had to! be brought in by this assertion, as this is a case9 of the residents of McHenry versus McHenry hospital, a privately owned institution. I was brought up in very strict surroundings and one thing I was taught while still very young, was to respect all nationalities and creeds. I have tried to lead a full life under those standards. I have friends In all races, creeds and color, and Under God we are. all human beings, no matter what our origin. I know no one on the medical staff of McHenry hospital, know none of its directors:; therefore, how can a person dislike people they do not know? , Mr. Johnson tells' you that thel brochure being distributed by the McHenry hospital explains in de-l tail concerning the management. Nothing is further from the truth. The brochure tells you that it Is • an association composed of citizens paying $10 a year for a; membership in the association and that members have the right to vote once a year for its directors. They do not tell you that there are seven directors, three are chosen by the medical staff, three by the directors and one fey the association, so what chances do the members of the association have? It also tells you that It la your hospital/a hospital for everyone In McHenry and environs; however, it gives no details as to Why our local doctors and theil' patients are barred from the hospital. The wording of the brochure is coached in terms of a lawyer losing a case and talking in flowery language, but saying nothing, while he is trying to confuse the opposition. I was always under the impression that McHenry hospital was a privately owned hospital because last February when I was given the' choice of Woodstock or Waukegan, whereupon I said how about McHenry hospital? My doctor,; a local man, asked me who I knew there and did I have a preference. When I found out that our local doctors were not admitted at McHenry hospital, X-'certainly would not change doctors, fort a patient who haVtnj^t and confidence arid sense of \roll being will not want to change physicians in; a /crisis. It wasfe riot until I received the brochure that I found out how untruthful thieir statements were. Mrs. Thor Fjellstedt tells you that to have to drive ten miles or better to a hospital is a long drag and she surely should know as she has. to drive it daily to tne McHenry hospital and sir is a well woman. She is the anesthetist at the hospital and drives there from Long Lake. What about dear ones who you spe suffering, taking a long ride to a hospital, having to by-pass a1 hospital near your home that was financed as a community affair and is only to be of jservjee to its clinic doctors ang their patients? / v What difference does it make Thursday, October 31, W57 to - any. one not concerned with the management of a hospital, whether It benefits a community or only a few? The medical staff and Its directors are trying to lull the residents of McHenry into a state of lethargy and will answer none ot the questions truthfully until the drive is over. They might incriminate themselves. Being a civic matter, p should not our mayor and aldermen or City Council look into this situation and find, out why our local doctors and their patients are barred from McHenry hospital and why no detailed account is given as to ownership? Our mayor and councilmen are elected by the people to protect their interests. Why should they sit back and allow a privately owned hospital to collect money from an entire community they do not intend to serve -- unless there is a catch someplace? So McHenry residents and its entourage, stop, "look and investigate before ypii give money or make pledges for the benefit of a few. . Leone M. Grenier McHenry 538-J-l ' Rt. 3, Box 113, McHenry, 111. P. S. Plaindealer * why do you bury the Pulse in the middle of the paper when you give front page notice to the McHenry hospital. We subscribers to your paper advertise and help you along. Why can't our articles appear along-side of the McHenry hospital notice? A word to the wise. (Editor's Note) -- It has never been the policy of the Plaindealer, or most other papers for that matter, to print Public Pulse letters on the front page, which is reserved for general news. In the case of the hospital controversy, the number of letterg received would hardly leave room for any other front page news. OBSERVE GUEST;" DAY AT WOMAN'S CLUB MEETING (Continued From Page 1) housed separately and do not participate in the parties. Beulah Greunfeld, who started a visiting group some time ago, is still a faithful visitor to the home. Others are Marie Mullere, Kathy Alvary, Ruth Roesch, Ivy Lezak, Mrs. Herzog and Daisy Jones, who has diarge of the group's activities. Items most needed are clothing in good condition, for men or women, except ties, toothpaste, shaving cream and jelly. Glass or sharp items are not acceptable. "Color , Comes Calling" will be the topic discussed by the speaker at tbf November meeting, Mrs. Mary Wilke, u *; The silent auction which was so successful last yekr will be repeated at the November meeting. Everyone is asked to bring an item to be silently auctioned. PUBLIC INVITED TO FIRST "HARVEST OF - HOLIDAY HAPPINESS" VA AID A Veterans Administration representative from the Rockford VA office will be on duty at Woodstock Tuesday, Nov. 5 to inform and assist veterans, their dependents, and the general public regarding all benefit programs of the VA. Their representative will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the U.S. post office building, second floor, in Woodstock. (Continued from Page 1) "tording secretary ; Miss Mary Biurdahl, corresponding secretatQ Other members, including': many chairmen, are Mrs. C. W. Qoodell, Mrs. J. J. Gruenfeld, Mrs. N, J. Hill, Mrs. F; Vaughn Jones, Mrs. George Johnson, Mrs. Peter M, Just en, Mrs. C. W. Klohtz, Mrs. George Krickl, Mrs. Arthur Klingberg, Mrs. Marshall Leonard, Mrs. Clinton Martin, Mrs. John Neuharth, Mrs. Betty Nielsen, Mrs. "William Pries, Mrs. Arnold Schaettgen and Mrs. Jose£y Waynne. Since the club meetings are held in the homes of; the members, of necessity, the group is small. SUE CASEY AMONG SEMI-FINALISTS FOR "MISS DRAKE" TITLE Sue Casey, of McHenry, ha& been chosen as one of riinetee™ semi-finalists in the 1958 Miss Drake contest. The winners were announced' at Kampus Knite Klub late in October. Judges were Mrs. Gordon Krause, fashion coordinator for Younkers; Karlow Olson, sponsor of the "Miss Iowa" of the Miss Universe Pageant; and Herschel Weekly, writer, director and producer for KRNT-TV in Des Moine The nineteen semi-finalists wi be narrowed to five later this year. "Miss Drake" will be announced in March at Bulldog Tales. Miss Casey is a freshman in the Drake college of liberal arts. » (Editor's Note) --- The Plaindealer publishes all Public Pulse letters which are not libelous ih nature and which are received before our deadline of 5 pjn., Tuesday. Only an unexpected shortage of space might occasionally prevent a particularly long letter from being printed the week it is received if it arrives near the deadline hour. KMROOT TO MIUMNS The hospital issue has seemingly developed into a fanatical "Civil War". Many people who have never taken sides have no idea what they are fighting "for" or "against". It seems a shame that a situation such asfthis must exist in our community. To me the sc-calle^. "issue" is pure and simple.' Either, you and I as individuals wish /to contribute or we do not! I;k;is no different than any other' fond (drive. If you chose not to contribute that is your prerogative and no one has a right to question your decision. But I do raise these questions if you prefer not to do so: 1. Why do you so vehemently oppose the hospital? 2. Will it affect you personally financially or otherwise? 3. Will it infringe upon your rights as a member of the community? . 4. Last of all, can you honestly say it will serve as a detriment to the community? When you have given an honest answer to yourself on these questions, then you have an answer that should bring an end to this bickering and make our community calm and serene once again. Betty Dunn \ Insured Savings: Savings Invested In Crystal Lake Bavbtgs and Loan Association Insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp., and earn 8%. 88-tf •BLONDES for Mmbm Wood FMsking Motf s Perm-A-Staia lasy To U$o • Ho+Wipl* Whether you fntend to flni»h new unfinished furniture or reflni*h on old piece of furniture, 0"e of the four Perm-A-S»oin colors-- Platinum. 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