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V* ^ & tyi ^ ?$V ^ D ^*5© i ^T^^SKN** ^Ty^j ~=Sf^ '^S'H ^ ?** ^ tw»'#< 3s &$ • •' "f ^*v-v-'?#si:' \'>$&£&*'• .••»:i;u^ jja^P: -Ei > • -*. §0, #;i§3- "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875' Volume 83 --• No. 31 -- A Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 5/1957 30 Pages -- 10c Per Copy As we settle back after a hearty Thanksgiving dinner, / contented with the present and anticipating the left-overs, we can't help but give a little thought to how much the holiday has changed over the years. 01 Cari't say that' we have lived long enough to recall anything but stories of how the early settler went out, gun, in hand, a few daysi in advance of the holiday, hoping that hi? aim was good. Father was a pretty popular man in those days, for if he failed to shoot where he looked, the family had no treat. Today, if dad's paycheck fails to buy the big bird, mother's will doubtless be able cover the cost and she doesn't need good aim to be sure of a prize "catch". Now and then we wonder how we manage to accomplish so much more than grandma did. As wo sit here recalling Thursday's dinner, we find one big reason for more time to spend elsewhere than the kitchen. , Remember when picking .the pin feathers out of the turkey "Gtook a good two hours at best? A quick dip in the water and a few "picks" fiAd the 1957 turkey ready for the oven. And do you recall when the "stuffing" was one of the big jobs of any holiday? Not any more. It. comes in cellophane bags or right in the turkey and all you need to do is make your choice. , ^ Even the mashed potatoes were ; Quite a job in the good old" days. No\^ a little boiling water and |miU|: into which you drop some .*.powden$d potatoes and out come^ i Pretty Ijgjjji^e. same thing grand* • ma^en^hou*6 time and cori- *sfdetfltblef str^igtft tb prepare. The cranberries come jellied or frozen, and the salads, relishes, etc., are jus\ as easily procured. Even the dessert course is of ^Viie "done, for you" type. Pie crusts need only to be rolled and the filling--both the traditional pumpkin and mince--are bought, ready to pour iji.. For the extra lazy, tfiere is the instant coffee which requires no more work than boiling the water. And they wonder why heart attacks and nervons breakdowns afflict the young so often today. Mt surely isn't the kitchen work, but probably because the ease of cooking gives more time for eating too much and crowding too many activities into one day. * DEDICATE ISLAND LAKE CHURCH A new church and parsonage will be dedicated at special services held by St. John Lutheran church, Island Lake, on Dec. 8. A farewell rite will be held at 10:45 a.m. in the old church building, with Rev. H. H. Heinemann, pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran church, Barrington, speaking. A procession will form at the old church and proceed to the new building, Vhere the dedicatory service will be held at 1 o'clock. Rev. E. Nieting, the host pastor, will conduct this rite. A special service will be held at 3 o'clock in the new building, with Rev. Harold Hiller, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran church, Midwest City, Okla., as speaker. The evening service at 7:30 will have as guest speaker, Rev. Theo Nickel of Jehovah Lutheran church, Chicago. St. John Lutheran church of Island Lake had its beginning in the fall of 1941, when the pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran church of Barrington, Rev. A. T. Kretzmann, began holding informal services in the homes of some of the Island Lake residents. The congregation was officially organized on Oct. 1942, with thirty-five adult members. The congregation continued to. grow and on May 22, 1949, the first church building, a small cement block structure which seated about 100 people, was completed and dedicated. Growth continued and by the fall of 1955, with the congregation at 175 adults, plans went ahead for further construction. A building campaign was conducted an<| on Jan. 6, 1957, ground breaking ceremonies were held on the new property. The new church was designed to serve as a sanctuary for the next few years, but with further expansion will become the parish hall and educational building. It is 80 x 40 feet and will seat 230 people. -- _» LECTURE CLUB Presbyterians Hold First SCHEDULED RETURN Sunday Morning Service VISIT OF HUMORIST The first Sunday morning service of the newly formed Presbyter ian congregation was held in the west barn at Eastwood Manor last Sunday iporning. Membership has increased to twenty-six families in this area over the five attending the first meetings. The next Sunday morning services will be h'eld Dec. 15 and Dec 22 at the barn on Rt. .120 and Johnsburg road, which is completed and heated. Rites are conducted at 11 a.m. The- Lecture' Luncheon club held its annual men's night meeting last night, Dec. 4, at 7:30 o'clock at the McHenry Country club. *Guest speaker scheduled to entertain members and guests was William E. Skadden, who returned by popular demand of club members. It will be remembered that Mr. Skadden spoke to the club in March of 1956 and it was unani- The element of surprise usually associated with Christmas giving . is absent at the Plaindealer office. One day this week when the spirit struck, we undertook the Jfcisk of drawing names from a hat among employees. If you think fourteen people should accomplish this with comparatively little trouble, then you haven't spent long among us. - „ Some peeked as the hat was passed, others insisted they had drawn their own name and repeated the process until they found someone easy to buy for. olnd this wasn't all. Next came ^he exchanging of names until everybody was satisfied. Ten minutes after the drawing was completed, everybody knew who was buying his gift and just about what he was scheduled to receive. It may sound like a Christmas party has been spoiled, but we'll bet the _busy weeks "which precede the holiday in a newspaper office will make everyfype forget everything he ever 'Tnew -- except work. Maurice Casey, a member of St. Rita's marching show band, and brother, Robert Casey, of St. Leo's band, were among 'those participating in the annual Christmas State street parade televised last Saturday morning. Following the parade, both bands appeared at Soldier's field to per- ^irm at the annual Chicago Catholic- public football game between Mendel and Calumet. The many McHenry friends of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Alexander will be happy to learn that the couple will observe their fortieth wedding anniversary with open house for relatives and friends at their home in Hebron Sunday, nec. 8. from 2 to 4 p.m. and from W to. 9 p.m. K.AT. BANQUET SPEAKER Stu Holcomb, director of athletics at Northwestern university, will speak at the annual Kiwanis football banquet at the high school tonight. A trophy will be given to the member of the team voted by fellow players as most ^pluable. - HURT IN ACCIDENT James O'Byrne, 18, of Ringwood suffered knee and foot injuries last week when he lost control of his car on Rt. 14, just north of the intersection with Rt.. 176. He knocked down a small tree and parts of jy fence, the car skidding lt)0 yards before turning upside down. He was treated at Memorial hospital in Woodstock. McHENRY SENDS OUTSTANDING YOUTH TO 4-H CONGRESS Making his mark as one of 1,500 outstanding 4-H members throughout the nation, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico attending the 36th National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago this week is Mark Zimmerman, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Zimmerman qf McHenry. A freshman at the University of Illinois, he won a trip to the 4-H Club Congress for his outstanding work in farm electricity, having been selected by the 4-H state committee. *Mark was the only one from Illinois named to attend the fiveday event for his work in electricity. The McHenry youth was president of the local Future Farmers of America chapter as a senior in high school last year. He has been active in 4-H work for seven years, was 4-H king of ±he county fair last year and was president of the 4-H Federation for 1956-57. Mark is a member of the Cherry Valley club. McHenry county had no representatives at the 4-H Club Congress last year. In 1955, there were two who attended, Mary Hogan of Ringwood and Loren Boppart of Woodstock. Prior to 1955, many years had passed when no 4-H members from the county attended. M&HENRY RATES VERY FAVORABLY IN SALES TAX RECEIPTS Of a total disbursement of $3,866,331.04 paid to municipalities under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act on August sales, McHenry received $5,315.57. This ranks most favorably in comparing it with other large communities in this area. In comparison, the figures were ns follows for other muqicipalities: Antioeh, $4,496.81; Barrington, $5,577; Belvidere, $5,497.42; Palatine, $4,453.49; Liljertyville, $5- 382.96; North Chicago. $4,529.73; Naperville, $4,783.24; St""Charles. $4,857.67; Zionr $4,392.82. In the immediate area, Cary received $1,122.37; Crystal Lake. $6,014.63; Fox Lake. $4,594 94; Harvard, $2,842.52; Hebron, $469.- 29; Island Lake, $168.88; Grayslake, $2,284.48; Lakemoor; $100- 79; Marengo, $1,848.61; Richmond. S6R3.67; Round Lake, $920.92: Wauconda, $2,424.35; Woodstock, $5,938.21. Expect Record Holiday Mail In talking to Postmaster "Ray McGee this week, there is evidence that the 1957 mailing season in McHenry will be heaviest on record. Even in the first days of December, quite a number of folks have taken the advice of postal officials ir» mailing early." Mr. McGee speaks enthusiastically of the cooperation extended the department last year and says that with the same spirit this season it Will be possible to make all deliveries in advance, of the holiday. A deadline date for mailing parcels and cards out of state has been set for Dec. 10, in order to definitely assure them arriving on time. The local card deadline is Dec. 15. This does not mean. Mr. Mctlee states, that work at the offices will not continue until the last hours before the holiday, but deliveries cannot be guaranteed unless these date» are kept in mind. "Local" and "out of town" stickers which were distributed last year are also available this December. They are,,being left in rural mail boxes this week and are available for city patrons at the office and station. In case of snow, box holders on rural routes are asked to shovel near the boxes so that carriers may be able to drive up to them City dwellers should keep the sidewalks free of snow so that postal employees on foot will have an easier job of delivering mail. CITYTAKESON FESTIVE LOOK THIS HOLIDAY VASEY RITES Abel John Vasey, 79, a lifelonc resident of the Volo area, died in his home east of that community Saturday, Nov. 30. A native of Volo, where he was born July 30. 1878, Mr. Vasey leaves one sister. Mrs. Frank Wilson of that area Services were held from the George R. Justen & Son funeral home Tuesday afternoon, with interment in McHenry County Memorial Park cemetery in Woodstock. COUNCIL in CAPSULE WILLIAM E. SKADDEN mously decided to have him return to talk before husbands of members on the topic, "Humor--A Fine Art.-' The next meeting will be held the latter part of January. RECORD FIFTY-FIRST DEATH IN COUNTY AUTO ACCIDENT Charles S. Devoy, 41, of Harvard, lost his life in an auto accident west of Chemung just before 9 o'clock Tuesday evening of this week. Devoy was riding alone at the time, travelling east on Rt. 173, when he lost control of his car. He died a few minutes later in Harvard hospital. This was the fifty-first death known to have resulted from auto accidents' in the county this year. Another county resident died this past week but it has not been determined definitely whether or not injuries suffered in an accident late in the summer were responsible for his death. ACCIDENT VICTIM DIES A rural Harvard man. Frank Carl Young, 82, who suffered a fractured hip in a two-car collision last August, died in Harvard Memorial hospital on Dec. 2. Young was a passenger in an auto driven by Arthur C. Erckfritz 'wljen it collided with an auto operated by Raymond L. Kuby. A delegation of property owners from the A. P. Freund Millstream Park subdivision and adjoining areas attended the meeting of the City Council on Monday evening in hopes of brining to a conclusion the letting of contract for proposed sanitary sewer installa-v tion. Bids on the improvement were received at the last previous meeting of the Council and held pending deposit of money by property owners in escrow account. While a large percentage of property owners had made their deposits, the council did not feel justified in approving the contract until all funds are available. It is expected that all will cooperate since the mayor has agreed to call a special meeting next Monday night to act on the contract. CHARGE YOUTHS WITH LARCENY, ROBBERY IN AREA Harry Dean, president of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, "was present to again ask for a change that would put parking meters in operation on Friday nights in the Green street and Riverside Drive areas. The request also sought to change the time limit from two" hours to one hour. Surveys on the Friday night parking problem found business people about equally divided in their opinions as to changes. This was also found to be true in the Council as a tie vote resulted in the mayor declaring that the motion to change had not carried. Three youths were picked up by authorities just before 7 o'clock on Thanksgiving day and charged with larceny, specifically the taking of hubcaps from cars parked near the Johnsburg Bowling Resort. The sheriffs office handled the case after the youths were picked up by local police. The three were Dennis Trier, 18, of Rt. 1, Ingleside, William Trier, 15, and Thomas Nobilio, 17, "Who is on probation at Fox Lake. The three were^iven a ninetyday suspended^tfounty jail sentence and placed oh probation for a year. They were fined $25 each and costs. ^ Three other youths were also arrested and their cases will come to court soon as the result of an I alleged robbery of a visitor to the * city on Thanksgiving night. I The visitor was Joseph Bykow- | ski. who stopped to ask directions ; to McHenry at a service station I in Crystal Lake. The three youths, j Phil Ricker of McHenry, Werner ! Scholz of Crystal Lake and John D. Noble of Woodstock, reportedly told Bykowski to follow them. They were reported to have been promised some beer in return. Meeting them later in a McHenry tavern,( Bykowski was kept from carrying out his promise when the bartender objected to him buying for minors. The four left, but met later on Rt. 120, west of the city. There, the youths Numerous Lighted Trees Give Festive Air To Community McHenry is not to be outdone jby metropolitan cities when it wmes" to holiday preparations* FVen before the Thanksgiving turkey was on the table, lighting had been completed in the three business districts, eiving the community a very festive appearance In addition to the overhead liehting, all lamp posts have been ndorned wiih six to eight-foot high troes which give forth brilliance from thirty bulbs each. They have been placed on all poles in the business districts and on Elm street from Riverside Drive to Front, and south for several blocks. These are in addition to the two 'arger trees on the safety islands, which were put in place early this week. Cancel Contest Plans Because the Chamber of Commerce, sided by tine Hty of McHenry, has planned citv-wide decorations on a much larger scale than ever before, it has been necessary to cancel plans for a home decorating contest. The cost of the street, lighting has been high, but members feel that it will benefit more people than the monev sn^nt on individual contest awards. They hope the soirit of the holday will prevail among home owners, who will continue as in vears past to make ^fcITenry one of the most attractive cities this Christmas season. TWlN SISTERS DROWNED SUNDAY IN GRASS LAKE LIST MORE NAMES AS CANDIDATES IN APRIL PRIMARY Vernon W. Kays of Marengo has announced that he will be a candidate for cpunty clerk on the Republican ticket in the April 8 primary. Mr. Kays has been active in the fte^blican party for many years. He is completing a four-year term a'is County treasurer and before that held numerous other public offices. Announcement was also made this week by Russell W. Keeney that he will be a candidate for renomination for representative in Congress for the 14th congressional district at the Republican primary. This district comprises DuPage, Kane and McHenry counties. Mr. Keeney is presently serving his first term in Congress, having been elected Nov. 6, 1956. A third candidacy announced this past week was that of Everett Anderson of Woodstock,, who will be a candidate for nomination for sheriff on the Republican ticket. He is a Woodstock businesman who has two years experience as a guard at the Illinois state prison at Pontiac. His opposition will come from Melvin Griebel of Marengo, present chief deputy sheriff, and Lyle Hutchinson of Woodstock. COUNTY CONTRIBUTES $7,055 TO CHRISTMAS SEAL SALE TO DATE McHenry county residents have contributed $7,055.67 to date during the opening days of the Christmas Seal Sale campaign, according. to Mrs. Claribel H. Naylor, county tuberculosis nurse. "McHenry county has a growing population, a growing tuberculosis problem," says Mrs. Naylor. As the number of people increases each year, so does the number of active and potentially active tuberculosis cases increase.. In 1956, thirteen active cases of tuberculosis were hospitalized. More than twice that number have been hospitalized thus far in 1957. "A 'catching' disease is a community problem. Every citizen has the privilege of joining the fight to conquer it. The McHenry County Tuberculosis association is appealing to every citizen. Your purchase of Christmas seals provides our only source of income. Our services will grow to meet the present need only as your contributions grow." Support the TB Seal drive. EXPECT SEVERAL HUNDRED CHUREN TO BENEFIT FROM IMMUNIZATION CLINIC IN SCHOOLS NEXT WBK It was announced this week by, Mrs. Pauline Pries, R. N., school nurse, that the annual immunization clinic will be conducted in the; McHenry schools Dec. 10, 11 andt Mrs. Joaquin Hewitt of Griswold ^2, with the date and place to be FORMER McCULLOM LAKE RESIDENT SERIOUSLY HURT Lake, a former resident of Mc- Cullom Lake, was seriously injured when she lost control of her car, rounding a curve on the Pistakee Bay road, and crashed into a tree. The accident occurred Wednesday, Nov. 27, about 1 p.m. Riding with her were two of her three children, Leland, 5, and Warren, 1. Burnell, 7, afflicted with muscular distrophy, was in school at the time. By quick thinking, Mrs. Hewitt managed to get out from behind the wheel and protected her two youngsters, who were uninjured. The young mother was x-rayed and received emergency treatment at the McHenry hospital. Since she Is expecting another child about Christmas time, she was removed by ambulance to Memorial hospital, Woodstock. According to reports, four stitches were required to close a wound in her forehead. She also suffered a crushed vertebra, lacerations about the head and a broken bone in her hand. Mrs. Hewitt had just left the home of a friend and former neighbor, Mrs. Ruth McGinley, at McCullom Lake and was enroute to Johnsburg when the crash occurred. • On Saturday, she was removed from Woodstock to Great Lakes Naval Training hospital by ambulance. The fact that her neck was broken was verified at this time and at present she is in traction. Her husband is stationed with the Marine corps in Chicago. CROP YIELDS Assistant Farm Adviser Earl Baylor estimated that farmers have picked about three-fourths of the corn in the county, with very good yields in most cases. However, the corn harvest is the latest since 1951 and the corn is the wettest since 1947. There are still some soybeans to be harvested. The bean crop has been good, too, it is reported, with frequent yields of 40 bushels an acre. Choral Club Presents Annual Holiday Program This Weekend The first drowning of the season in this area took the lives of twin sisters. Mary Jane and HaznI Jean Beaman, 11-year-old daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Samiel Beaman of Antioeh township, 'ast Sunday afternoon. The girls broke through thin ice and drowned in Grass Lake in spite of rescue efforts which almost cost the life of their father, "'Samuel, 44, a construction worker. The sisters had been watching other children skating north of a bridge over the lake channel, then went south of it to walk ncross the ice. About 30 feet from shore, the thin ice broke under their combined weight and they plunged into the icy wafer. t There are seven other children in the Beaman family. Fifty singers, members of the McHenry Choral club, will unite in presenting their annual Christmas program in the high school auditorium next Saturday and Sunday evenings, Dec. 7 and 8. at 8:15 p.m. Tickets may be purchased from members or at the door. With proceeds of the concert, the club will contribute $125 for Letters To Santa announced later. This clinic will consist of preventive treatments for small pox and diphtheria, whooping cough and tetnus. The diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus will include both the booster dosage or the series of three injections for the children who have never been immunized against these contagious diseases. The small pox vaccinates will be administered to all who desire it 1 Approximately 1,375 consent notices have been sent home to parents with the pupils and should be returned promptly. Local physicians, the school nurse and nurses' aides from the high school, as well as members of the P.T.A. health committee, will assist in the immunization clinic. Distribution Of Taxes Announced Santa Claus (Otto Pyritz) in costume for his role in Christmas program. " Buy U.S. savings Bonds (Continued on Page 8) HITRT IN ACCIDENT William Kapche of McHenry is reported to have lost control of his car Sunday morning, after which the vehicle crashed into a tree on Regner Road. He was treated for head and leg injuries at the McHenry hospital. SEEKS NEW OFFICE State's Attorney^Don A. Wicks has announced his candidacy for Republican nomination for county judge at the primary April 8, 1956. the purchase of a n^w spotlight for the school. Previously, the organization has made donations to the public library and the beach fund. The program will be as follows: Program "Christmas Bells of Abruzzi," "Rise Up Early", "There Sh^ll A Star From Jacob" ^ and 'There's A Song in the Air" by the chorus: piano solo by Verna Schlofner. Holiday Greetings "Christmas Can't Be Far Away" by ensemble; "A Musical Christmas Card" by chorus; "Deck the Hall by quartet; "Birthday Party of the King" by Mervin Loper; "Lullaby for Baby Jesus" by Marian Carlson; "Star of the East" by Norbert Mauch and Ferol Tomlinson; "He Came as a Babe from Heaven" by Irma (Continued On Page 8) These are among the first of the letters to Santa which will be printed from now through Dec. 19 just as they are received from local kiddies. "Dear Santa: "I tried my best to be good where I could have the following things. Bride doll, telephone, piano, paint set and a slinky. Thank you. . "from Pamela Kibbe" "Dear Santa Claus: "I am 4 years old and have been a very good girl. All I want for Christmas is a doctor set and a ironing board. My cousin Wendy wants a ironing board too and my baby cousin Scotty 'would like a rattle that makes noise. Please be good and bring something nice to all the other boys and girls too. "Thank you Santa Claus. There will be milk and cookies under the Christmas tree for you. Don't forget to eat them. "Debby McCarthy "213 Lakeview Ave. "Lakeland Park "McHenry, 111." Announcement of final distribution of 1956 taxes collected in 1957, was made this past week by County Treasurer Vernon' W. Kays. Also named were the taxing bodies receiving the $1,380,- 619.87. Of the personal property tax, 83.2 per cent was collected in the amount of $1,057,042.24 and 99.1 per cent of the real estate tax was collected, the figure being $5,172.- 181.13. Back taxes collected amounted to $10,105.66. These taxing bodies received the following amounts: County, $99,- 462.40; townships, $46,228.01; road and bridge. $29,940.22; permanent hard roads, $74,430.06; bond issue. $1,176.43; hard road and bridge " to county, . $11,535.48; corporations, $81,295.56; library, $2,532.94; park districts. $5,424.98; dog tax, $1,445.18; Cemeteries, $360.29; hospitals, $8,908.68; high schools, $311,164.57; d is t ri c t schools $407,438 32; consolidated districts, $198,934.65; three per cent commission. $78,812.17. A total of $6,460,504.59 was collected out of a total og $6,832,981.88 charged. Algonquin collected the largest amount in taxes of any township the past year, or $1,327,342.77. McHenry was the only other to go over the million mark, collecting $1,029,788.29 out of $1,089,816.88 charged, or 94.4 per cent. Other township percentages included Riley. 99.5; Seneca, 98.7; Alden, 98.2; Dort\ 97.2; Marengo, 96.7; Chemung. 96; Dunham, 97.6; Algonquin. 91.2; Hartland, 90.9; Coral, 96.2; Grafton, 95.7; Greenwood, 97.6; Hebron, 96.6; Richmond, 94.5; Burton, 90.1; and Nunda, 92.7. "Dear Santa, "I am® going to be 10 years old on Dec. 3. I would like for Christmas, a Tiny Tears doll and a pair of bedroom slippers. Could you bring my little brother Jimmy a new tractor, a play monkey and a gun? He is 2% years old. My brother Buddy who is 7^ would like an uncle wiggly game, a new pair of guns and bedroom slippers. Will be waiting and praying for you Santa. Goodbye Love. "Diane. Buddy and "Jimmv Smith » "Rt. 5. Box 249. "McHenry, 111." "My name is Brian and I have been a good boy. My sister is writing for me and I'd like a chocho train and some toys for Cookie, Butch, Dave and Allen. A generator that send up flares. We SET UP NINE WATERSHED GROUPS IN McHENRY AREA The McHenry County Clean Streams Committee met at the local V.F.W. clubhouse Tuesday evening of this week, with Vice- President Hugh Kirk presiding in the absence of President Elmer Granso. Chairman of the various areas were present, and violation forms given to them for distribution among their committee members. During the evening, nine distinct areas were set up, each to have a chairman and co-chairman. These watershed groups, as they will be known, include the following territory: Rt. 120 to dam. Rt. 120 to Johnsburg bridge, Johnsburg bridge on the west side of river to Rt. 12; on theeastsicte to the mouth of Pistakee Bay; Pistakee Bay to Mud Lake bridge and from Mud Lake to the Lake county line. Heretofore, the appointed chairmen had presided over activities within their subdi- - visions. Ap Ingleside resident was present to learn the functions of the 'Continued on Page 81 (Continued On Page 8)