The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

y~ j "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" Volume 83 -- No. 30 -- 2 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 27. 1957 14 Pages -- 10c Per Copy JL ivittsm JU?/*s vt-.»">v \»! We are most grateful for hohest people in our community, two of .Whom made others very happy last Saturday. Jhe Plaindealer received a telephone call that morning from a i ^j$ry anxious mother who had ' started home in her car with two bicycles, in boxes, on the top of her station wagon. When she arrived, only one remained. At that time we could be of no> help to her' but promised to let her know if word came to our office. A short time later a man called with the missing bike. He said he approached the large box on the highway, planned to run frer it in the belief that it was empty, then thought better of it and stopped. On kicking the box to^ remove It from the road, he found it to be very heavy and upon investigation learned that it contained a bicycle. A. few minutes later, the man's wife came Into our office and we told her how happy the discovery had made the mother who lost the bike. The lady , Reamed and said she, too, had ' 'been made happy the same day when her lost parse was returned to her. Sometimes tills old world Is a pretty nice place to live In! Thanksgiving has been so traditionally a day for the observance of just what the name signifies, there is probably not a person who doesn't give at least 4) passing thought to its real mearfing to himself as an individual. Even without {ime for special musing on the subject, there seem to be a few reasons for thanksgiving that just naturally crowd into our thoughts today. We are thankful especially that fate decreed our home town was to be(McHenry. When , we find an occasional person airing their ipjfcipes, we only know-they haven't looked for the many things the community has to offer. These folks, we believe, would do the same regardless of where they lived. We are thankful, t^e, for counting as. our friends some of the finest folks anywhere. Those who have experienced trouble of any kind have learned, first hand, jtfiat some of the warmest hearted ^people in the'Nvorld live here. We are also thankful for being associated with what we consider one of the most Interesting businesses to be found. For the times when the effort hardly seems worthwhile, there are countless times when a sincere appreciation for these efforts -- right or wrong -- convince you that you wouldn't . ,|tr»nt to give up. But for those who may be experiencing some of the rough roads at this particular Thanksgiving time, we can't suggest more inspiring words than those contained in the writings of the outstanding blind and deaf writer, Helen Keller -- "What I am my country has made me. But my love for America is not blind. Perhaps I am more conscious of Tier faults because I love her so deeply. It need not discourage us if we are full of doubts. Healthy, questions keep faith dynamic One who believes lightly and unthinkingly has not much of a belief. He who has a faith which is not to be shaken has won it through blood and tears -- has worked his way from doubt to truth ps one who reaches a clearing n^hrough a thicket of brambles and thorns". Knowing HER faith, can WE lose ours? - - -- BISHOP LANE AT K. of C. JUBILEE •T J II Worwick Studio Photo Shown at the dinner and program at the McHenry Country club which followed the pontifical High Mass at St. Mary's church last Sunday are, left to right, Art Nelson, grand knight of the McHenry council, Knights of Columbus; Fourth Degree Knight Arnold Rauen, who served as master of ceremonies; and His Excellency Bishop Loras T. Lane of the Rockford diocese. ' Bishop Lanq officiated at the 11 o'clock Mass, after which 250 members of the clergy, Knights of Columbus and their guests gathered for dinner and a program honoring the golden jubilee year of the McHenry council. Science Research McHenry Branch Provides Tesi Service Through U.S.A. One of the most attractive of the early holiday displays in McHenry has been arranged by the ladies of the Pink Lady Shoppe. If the variety of beautiful Christmas decorations doesn't give you the holiday spirit, then it just <#jh't to be had. Elementary and junior high schools of the county are receiving a new service with the introduction by the Milk Foundation of Chicago „ of its educational health activities program. . For the first time in its quarter of a century of existence, the Foundation is offering complete ^ealth education service, free of %jst, to all public and parochial schools of the cotfhty. K.A.F. ; Mr. and Sirs. William Pries, Sr., left recently for Stuart, Fla., to spend the winter. Since the arrival in McHenry about 1952 of a branch of Science Research Associates, the work of this organization, which is more or less unique in a community of our size, has been of great interest to the general public. Only when one has had the opportunity of visiting, the plant and see. ing the actual operations first hand, however, can it be fully appreciated. The local brancn at 104 Pearl street is known as the scoring and statistical services center of SRA, which is one of the leading'educational test publishers in the country. On a year 'round basis, they employ between thirty and forty people and at present, while at work on special programs, sixty are employed daily. The locai office, as the explanation above indicates,, handles the scoring and statistical work after editorial matter is completed, in Chicago. They handle the rentals of*achievement and intelligence tests for schools and morale tests for industry. Ship Directly . In the school tests, all materials necessary are shipped directly from McHenry to the various parts of the country. When completed, they are returned for grading-- the grade school tests to our own city and the high school tests to Iowa City, Industrial tests are all' scored in McHenry. At present, SRA is undertaking the huge task of sending out test material (including even the pencils) to 320.000 students in 11,800 schools throughout the country who have aspirations of becoming (Continued On Page 8) McHenry Bakery Owner Dead At 43 McHenry lost one of its best known businessmen in death last Friday, Nov. 22, with the passing of Joseph Koenig, (k'-CbStfef' "on Green street for thirteen years. Mr. Kofciig, 43 years old, a resident of Round Lake in recent months, died in McHenry hospital after a period of poor health. His death followed by just two weeks the passing of his mother as the result ,of injuries in an auto accident. Mr. Koenig was. born Aug. 14, 1914, in* St Paul, Alinn. Before taking over operation of the McHenry Bakery, he owned one in Ant.ioch Surviving are the widow, Frieda; a son, Richard and a daughter, Judith Ann, both at home; two brothers, John Koenig of Chicago and Steven Koenig of Fox Lake; a sister, Helene Adams of Chicago; and the step-father, Joseph Ochs, of McHenry. His father died in 1943. The body rested at the George Justen & Son funeral home until Monday at 9:30 o'clock, when services were held at St. Mary's church, with interment in the church cemetery. Earla, 6-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Marshall of 210 Maple avenue, was injured, but not seriously, Monday noon when she ran into the side of a moving truck on Washington street. The little girl is in McHenry hospital, suffering from a mild COIK TUssion and shock. Earla was on her way liome for lunch after attending classes at. St. Patrick's school. Hurrying to cross the road, she ran into the side of a truck driven by Chester Sheriff of McCullom Lake. She was taken to the hospital, where she was reported resting comfortably Tuesday. GRAND OPENING The grand opening of Bra<|y A Kenney Mercury at 116 Rand Road, on Rt. 120 in Lakemoor, is announced for Thursday, Dec. 5. The new owners, who took over operation of the business on Nov. 8, are Edmund Brady and Gordon Kenney. STUDY "CLEAN STREAMS" GOAL Photo by Max Kolin Among those present at the election and planning meeting of the McHenry County Clean Streams Committee, held at the V.F.W. in McHenry Tuesday of last week, were, from left to right, State Sanitary Engineer Ben Leland, Assistant supervisor LeRoy Srfiith, Mayor George P. Freund, Senator Robert McClory, Rep. A. B. Mc- Connell, Mr. Beardsly, of the Inland Waterways Division; State's Attorney Don Wicks, President Harry Dean of the Chamber of Commerce and Supervisor Math Schmitt. CHILD DARTS INTO SIDE OF MOVING TRUCK MONDAY LOCAL RESIDENT HOSPITALIZED WITH ACCIDENT INJURIES A McHenry woman, Mrs. Edward Jelinek, has been confincd to the McKenry hospital since Friday evening, when She suffered injuries in an accident which occurred on Rt. 120, east of McHenry, near the Moose lodge. The accident happened about 7 o'clock when the auto driven by Burton French of McCullom Lake, leaving a parking lot, collided with a car driven by Edward Jelinek. Mrs. Jelinek suffered lacerations of the forehead, bruises and a back injury. Members of the sheriff's office investigated. POLITICS WM SPOT IN NEWS BEFORE HOLIDAY Raymond D. Woods Retires After 27 Years As Clerk ,Not to be Crowded out of the rfews this holiday season is the important subject of politics. Latest announcement was received by the Plaindealer office from County Clerk Raymond D. Woods, who >ays he will not be a candidate for the Republican nomination for the office at the primary election to be held next April 8. Mr. Woods, who has held the same office for the past twentyseven years, said at a later date he woul<3 issue a statement giving his reason for retirement at this time. In the meantime, it „ was learned that Deputy County Clerk Marll Robert "Bob" Collier has announced that he will be a.candidate for the office of clerk on the G.O.P. ticket. He has served as deputy county clerk for the past three and one-half years. Other Announcements Several other announcements concerning the thrust of hats into the political ring were made last week. It will be remembered that Mayor James H. Cooney of Woodstock announced that he Would run for county judge as an Independent. He has served as Woodstock's mayor for three . terms. Also, Harry Herendeen of Crystal Lake, who cannot succeed Himself, has announced his candidacy for county treasurer. He is completing four years as sheriff and previously as chief deputy under the former sheriff, Henry A. Nulle. Melvin Griebel, present chief deputy, has announced that he will be a candidate for sheriff. He has served as deputy seven years and claims Marengo as his home. . A number of other announce- Jftertts are expected1 to be forHicoming in the early days of December, but on Monday of this week, only speculations were being made on the men who might choose to seek office. | POLICE OFFICERS STUDY FORMATION OF 1 SAFETY COMMISSION City officials and police officers gathered in Crystal Lake last Monday evening, at the request of Sheriff Harry Herendeen, for the purpose of discussing plans for the formation of a safety commission to study traffic problems in the county. The great number of deaths ih highway accidents this year gave impetus to the move to remedy the situation. Several well , know police officials were on hand to speak, including August Cepori. chairman, and Pat O'Connell, secretary, of thew Lake county safety commission. who presented the approach to the problem in that area. Fred Mason, Division of Highway Engineer, spoke on "Engineering M Traffic Safety" and Jim Seymore, who has filmed numerous accidents in the state in recent months, showed actual films made at the scene. Capt. Dvorak and Lt. Barnes of the state police were also on hand to tell the role of that organization in traffic safety. It was revealed during the meeting that traffic is anticipated to increase 25 per cent by 1966, with .an estimated 82,000,000 cars oi the road. Grim facts revealed that every twenty-three seconds, someone is injured and every thirteen seconds someone is kiiled in accidents in this country. The traffic dead last year in the United States was an appalling 40,000. In McHenry countv, forty-one lost their lives in traffic deaths in 1956. The toll has reached fifty in 1957, with two holiday Weekends still ahead of us. U.C.P. VOLUNTEERS ADVISED OF WAYS TO HELP PROGRAM Tenth Annual Kiwanis Football Banquet Features Stu Holcomb As Make Tests On Future Dial Site Test borings were started last Thursday, Nov. 21, to determine sub-soil conditions under the property at the southwest corner of .Court and Pearl streets which will be. the future site of a dial telephone building, Robert C. Zahn, manager, said this week. The exploratory work was done by the Gow Testing Laboratories, the manager said. "These test borings, which took several days to complete, will help our engineering staff in planning structural details of the dial building," Zahn said. The house presently on the property has been purchased by Leonard Thennes of 104 S. Court street and is to be moved to another location ,in McHenry before the first of the year. Letters To Santa 1 Some of the first letters to Santa Claus hnve arrived this week. They are being printed just as received from now through Thursday, Dec. 19. "Dear Santa: "I sure would love to have you leave these under my tree: Bicycle, truck, cattle car, cattle truck, farm truck and trailer, barn and animals, dump truck and telescoping crane. "Kevin Lavin, 5^4 "Lakeland Park" "Dear Santa: "I'm a girl 8 ye^rs old and my mother said I was pretty good, I would like the things below! tea set, play-doh, - piano, dialmaster phone, bride doll, Ruth Goer travelling doll, doggie. Dr. set, beauty kit, slinky, sewing kit with dolls. United Cerebral Palsy of McHenry County held a meeting of its volunteers at the city hall in McHenry one^ evening this past4 week. William Whiteside, teacher of. the handicapped class al Greenwood stmq&T; spoke to them concerning the best way to assist in the classroom and of proposed changes in his program. Volunteers present were Mrs. Grace Keck, Mrs. Agnes Schook and Mrs. Jean Foster of Lake in the Hills; Mrs. Julia Covert of Algonquin; Mrs. Ruth Fodum and Mrs. Viola Kezar of Fox River Grove and Mrs, Judy Oeffling and Mrs. Ethel Heim of Johnsburg. Guests were Miss Marlene Gallas, William Whiteside and Mr. Fodum. Other volunteers who help with the Cefebral Palsy program are Mrs. Paul Walkington, Mrs. John Hogan, Mrs. Richard Overton, Mrs. Alice Trebing, Mrs. Linda Tejcek, Mrs. Lorraine Sturba, Mrs. Helen Black, Mrs. Esther Becker and Mrs. Betty Houck. Anyone interested in volunteering for classroom work or in assisting the swimming program is asked to call Mrs. Ethel Heim. (Continued On Page 8) SPIRIT OF COOPERATION In the words of the popular song, "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas", with more and more decorations creeping into the holiday store displays. With the last of the Thanksgiving turkey being consumed this week, there will be just one general thought in the minds of all in the month ahead. From past experience, we know how quickly the days pass, and tasks put off until tomorrow we find still unfinished at holiday time. Surely, necessary gift shopping is, something which can't be placed in the "do it tomorrow" category. For many years we have encouraged McHenry folks to buy at home, and from time to time we have cited important reasons for doing so, such as greater ease in making purchases, saving time, selecting from folks who want to particularly satisfy YOU, etc. But have you ever realized that there are even more important reasons for shopping at home? In spite of our knowledge that McHenry has grown considerably, we still regard it as a "small town" often times such as this, when a big shopping trip confronts us. Have you ever stopped to realize that local stores have continued to grow with Hie community and are offering today a much Wider variety of "items than they did five or ten years ago? In addition to what we, as customers, stand to gain from buying our Christmas gifts in McHenry, doesrrt it give you an especially warm feeling to know that you are helping to make a successful season for the very people who throughout the year have been building up the community by supporting other local businesses? Any undertaking takes cooperation and a city is no excep-. tion. Just think it over before you decide to take a jaunt to another city to shop this Christmas. PONTIFICAL MASS HONORS K. OF C. GOLDEN JUBILEE Crowd Gathers At Fine Program On Sunday Afternoon A capacity crowd attended the 11 o'clock pontificial High Mass at McHenry, Sunday, Nov. 24, with His Excellency Bishop Loras T. Lane officiating. This was the first pontificial Mass celebrated in McHenry in almost twentyeight years and honored the golden jubilee of McHenry council, K. of C. Assisting His Excellency Bishop Lane as arch priest was Rev. John Daleidan of St Peter's at Spring Grove, deacons of honor were Rev. Edward Coakley of St. Patrick's, McHenry and the Rev. John Blitsch, St. John's, Johnsburg, the dean of the Mass was Rev. James W. Vanderpool, Christ the King, Wonder Lake, sub-deacon was the Rev. Harold Nilges of St. Mary's, McHenry, and masters of ceremony were Rev. Raymond Wahl and Rev. John Reuland of St. Mary's. Honor Guard A guard of Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Bishop Boy- Ian Assembly formed an honor guard for the bishop and clergy before and after the Mass. The men also formed an honor guard for Bishop Lane at the McHenry Country club where a dinner was (Continued on Page 8) FEATURE TREE AS^w SYMBOL OF XMAS^ IN CHORAL PROGRAM More than fifty singers in the area, members of the McHenry club, are busy with final rehearsals for their annual Christmas program, which will be presented two nights, Saturday iand Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8, in the high school auditorium at 8:15 o'clock. The entire chorus will be featured in seven numbers, including two from Handel's "Messiah" A special portion of the program will be devoted to the tree as a symbol of Christmas, some selections being sung as the group forms a human tree and other numbers against a colorful Christmas tree lane background. Several .humorous songs .have been' addedr'for "tfie enjoyment of adults and children alike. Santa Claus will make his appearance with his reindeer, "Whistlin' Otto", a group of^oung moderns will sing "Cool Yule" and Arthur Mueller will be heard in "Barnyard Christmas". Members of the club come from several nearby communities in addition to McHenry, including Ringwood, Wonder Lake, Lakemoor. McCullom Lake, Island Lake, Wauconda, Woodstock. Holiday Hills, Pistakee Bay, Fox Lake, Johnsburg and Crystal Lake. Richard Smith Joins National Guard Unit Richard. Smith of Pistakee Highlands, agriculture instructor in the local high school, has joined the Woodstock National Guard unit as a second lieutenant in the infantry. He replaces George A. Darrell of Wauconda, who has completed his service in the Guard. The transfer of Smith, presently assigned to the Illinois Military district, will be effective in about two or three weeks. Mrs. Edith Hayes is spending the week with relatives in Chicago. " The tenth annual football ban-; quet sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of McHenry Township and the McHenry Kiwanis club will be held on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Community high school cafer teria. The banquet is given , for the football team--the Warriors --and will honor the season's outstanding player., The boy who will be named on the evening of the banquet has been chosen' fey his teammates as being the most STUART HOLCOMB valuable player, but his name is withheld until the memorial banquet night. His name will be inscribed on the Kiwanis trophy. Earl Walsh, who knows the team well, will be master of ceremonies on this occasion. Earl is well known in this town and in the entire community for his" civic, activities and his widely read sports review. His "So I: Hear" column keeps everyone informed on athletic . events in Avhich JKcHeiiry athletes panicky pate--especially the Warriors. Stuart K. (Stu) Holcomb, director of athletics at Northwest-5 ern university, will be the guest speaker. He has had a wealth of experierriB1 as a ..coach and athletic director. Mr. Holcomb. is a graduate $6fcOhio State, where he once was captain of the football team. After graduation he served ML head coach at six colleges ana universities. Purdue Coach At Purdue university he was head football coach for nine years. His teams finished as runner-up. for the Big Ten title in 1951 and won the championship in 1952. While coach at Purdue, his team defeated Notre Dame twice. Mr. Halcomb was twice head coach of the Shrine North squad and served on the Shrine East coaching staff in 1955. He also served three years on the College All-Star staff. He is a very interesting speaker and "veil versed in football activities* Mr. White, chairman of the football banquet, urges those wishing to buy tickets to do so immediately. They are obtainable at the Whites' Men's shop and at the high school. Be sure to start your Christmas Shopping early this year. HONOR SENATOR'S WIDOW - , Photo by Max Kolin About ^50 leading Republicans of the county gathered at the Legion home, last week Tuesday night to honor Mrs. C. Wayland, Brooks, widow of the senator, on her first visit to McHenry county since becoming national eommit teewoman from Illinois. Shown here are officers of the McHenry Township Republican Women's club, from left to right, Mrs. Jerry Doran. corresponding secretary and organist; Mrs. Miriam Miller, first vice-president. Mrs. Florence Falsetti, recording secretary; Mrs. Marion Carder, president; Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Ruth Redman, second vice-presidents and Mrs. Clara Nell, treasurer. ' HOLD KIWANIS FOOTBALL BANQUET DEC. 5