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If the d&y *s cloudy and there is no shadow, spring is said to be just around the corner. Funny, isn't'it, how we humans with exaggerated confidence in ourselves must use these little creature* as a target for blame. If It Isn't the und hog who encourages iter to stay, then it's the Innocent black oat Who brings bad I . luck or the toad who gives us warts. If we were that little woodchuck next Sunday, we'd just forget the whole thing and take a good sleep! The newest thing in color is in snowmen, as we learned after last wreeaelk end's fall. Our neighbor fafflioned a large "and very lifer like fellow and qs a companion made a smaller rabbit, both of which were beautifully painted in pastel shades. We were sure our street was the only one to boast such lovely creations until we took a ride through town. It seems that more than one person bad learned the secret, and we are very happy. T|» city looked a bit drab after the array of holiday decorations and the variety of objects made out of snow, enhanced with color, have served to make the transition from Christmas to bleak February a little easier After reading an old, old issue of a southern newspaper of the Civil war period, "The Citizen/' we're nqt so sure the type otewar promised our generation might not be easier after alL At least it would 'all be ever in a - hurry, before our rations included the unappetizing menu suggested in the paper. The issue in question was printed on the back of wallpaper (evidently there was a paper shortage) on July 2, 1868, in Vicksburg, Miss. In one corner was the following, very interesting item: (0fTwo days bring about great changes. Hie banner of the Union floats over Vicksburg. Gen. Grant has "caught the rabbit" he has dined in Vicksburg and he did bring his dinner with him. Tl^ "Citizen" lives to see it. For the last time it appears oh wallpaper. No more will it eulogize the luxury of mule meat and fricasseed kitten and urge southern warriors to such diet never more. l*s is the last wallpaper edition, and is, except ,in this note, from the types. as we found them. It will be valuable hereafter as a curiosity." The contents of the paper were interesting, especially one - item which read as 'follows: « "We are indebted to Major Gillespie for a steak of Confederate beef alias meat. We have tried it^nd can assure our friends that it™is rendered necessary. They need have no scruples at eating the meat. It is sweet, savory and tender and so long as we have a mule left we are satisfied our soldiers will be content to subsist on it." All of which only serves to remind us of the oft Repeated line of the old woman as she kissed her cow, "Each to his OWh liking." t Learn Citizens' Views On Aims Of Chamber Of Commerce For 1958 [n the "what they won't think of next" department this week our attention ife called to the in-, genuity of the nation's first woman to head a major road agency. Her name is Katherine White and she has often been congratulated on the services she has seen fit to provide on the toll road in New jersey that she manages. She is no doubt a lover of cfindren, for these services include free lollipops and balloons, free diaper service, rOoms decorated with baby pictures, toys and children's furniture, etc. General approval has been given of these changes, but now folks are wondering if Mrs. White's fancy might have carried her beyond these immediate achievements. Suggestions have been praented concerning patterning tnf surface of the road, providing entertainment from a TV channel which might send f^yorite pro- (Continued on Page 8) A number of good ideas reached the preliminary planning stages Tuesday evening of this week as the new Chamber of Commerce president, Dan Creamer, and one board member met with interested citizens, including some former officers,; to learn their views on what should be undertaken by the organization in the year ahead. It was the general feeling that the scope of activities should be broadened to keep, the interest of the entire membership. Many of the projects now only started are considered important, but it was felt many of them could be carried out within the retail merchants' meetings. Off-street parking was discussed, and Mayor George P. Freund joined the C. of C. members present in considering this one of the most urgent problems now facing the city.. , Former C. of C. President John Looze spoke briefly on the functions of a planning commission, discussing its progress on a county basis and also in cities which have'undertaken work on its formation. Such a commission is designed to control growth of residential and industrial areas, with the zoninp problems which result. Homecoming Day As a substitution for Marine Day, which most of those present felt should not be revived, at least at this time, Mayor, Freund suggested a homecoming day each summer. The proposal met with the approval of all those present, and now only needs an O.K. by the general membership - before such a program is planned, probably- starting in 1958. The greatest part of the meeting was devoted to discussion of the formation of a park district and it was generally agreed that this should be presented to residents of the community for their approval in the near future. The park district proposal was popular two or three years ago and three of the five commissioners necessary for its formation had been secured* 1 For some unknown reason the project never wa§ , presented- to the voters. Since an ideal site was then available, and may still be obtainable it is felt the public should have an opportunity to' express themselves on the subject. McHENRY THIRD AGAIN IN SALES TAX COLLECTIONS WONDER LAKE Tlf HAVE MEW PHONE BUILMN6 A new high in sales tax collections in cities and villages in McHenry county was evident in a statistical report on November sales taxes, reaching $179,124.44. The November collections are based on October sales, which totaled $26,028,823 in the state. Again this month, Woodstock 'opped other county cities with a total collection of $39,941.22". •Crystal Lake was second with $35,517.91 and McHenry- third with $29,197.80. Other collections included the 'ollowing: Harvard. $20,404.48; Vlarengo, $14,580.93; Richmond, \i,884.18; Ringwood. $806.12; Spring Grove, $1,012.24; Wonder T,ake, $1,543.49; Island Lake, "247.69; Lakemoor, $367.12. There were 1,381 taxpayers reported, with food the big item, bringing in $46,098.06. Automotive -an second with $31,056.60. Present Dial Equipment Nears Ultimate Capacity « • • . . Jack C. Sell, local manager for General Telephone company of Illinois, has announced today that final plans have been completed for the construction of the new telephone building in Wonder Lake and that bids are being secured for the construction at the present time. Mr. Sell said, "The present dial switching equipment at Wonder Lake is approaching its capacity and additional equipment is required to meet the future needs for telephone service in the Wonder Lake area. The first step was completed some time ago in the purchase by the company of a lot in Parker Highlands, directly across the street from the Nativity Lutheran church. Present company schedules call for completion of the building by late summer, after which complete new equipment will be installed in the new building, and it is expected that the cutover to this equipment would be made by the end of 1958." Hole) Survey Mr. Sell indicated that the need for additional equipment and a new building was determined by the company's survey of the Wonder Lake area. This survey indicated the expectation of continued rapid growth in the Wonder Lake area, and it is General Telephone Company of. Illinois' desire to provide sufficient telephone service to take care of all immediate and future anticipated telephone service requirements. He further stated that considerable work would be required not only in connection with the} building^ and* equipment "bnt curtain re-arrangcmertts to the outside cables in taking ali of the local and toll line .terminations presently at the old buildirfg to the new building. It will also be necessary as a separate project to continue the company's program of extending 1 o c a 1 " facilities primarily by means of aerial cable into the new r3w 14 Paget -- 10c Per Cppf (Continued On Page 8) BOARD OF REV] HAS PROTESTED NEW COUNTY MULTIPLIER A new 1.0870 multiplier, has^ been placed .on assessed v&lua^ tions of all real and personal property in the county, according to word received early this week by County Clerk Raymond D. Woods from the Illinois Department - of Revenue. It applies; to the 1957 taxes, payable in'1958. Earlier, the county had been assigned a tentative multiplier of 1.0989. . . 1 Deputy County Clerk Marll Robert Collier said the county board of. review has sent written objections to the department, protesting the application of the multiplier, which is intended to bring the county's valuation up to 100 per cent of the full fair cash value. There has been no multiplier used in the county the past three years. The new one means an 8.7 percent increase on assessed valuations. „ Real estate values are changed every four years, with the quadrennial assessment due next year. More than ninety counties through the state have been victims of the increased multiplier this year. DR. J. E. SAYLER ELECTED PRESIDENT OF COUNTRY CLUB Dr. J. Eugene Sayler was elected president of the McHenry Country club at the annual election meeting last Sunday, Jan. 26. Seventy-one members were present, one of the largest' turn-outs ever recorded. The club membership this year stands at 115. Named to serve with the new president were Vale Adams, vicepresident; Hubert Smith, secretary; James Larkin, treasurer; and Carl L. Antonson, Edward Buss, Jr., Henry TOnyan, Ralph Bennett, Carl Schmidt and Paul Overton, directors. Prepare For Red Cross Fund Drive In March Preparations for the March fund drive for the Red Cross are now being made by Robert Becker, county fund chairman, who this week announced some appointments in the various branches. William T. Born amj Elmer Raske were named to head the Wonder Lake drive. A training meeting was. held Wednesday night of tyis week in Woodstock for the captains. TWO COMMITTEEMEN RACES EVIDENT M McHENRY AREA M APRIL, PRIMARY ELECTION; STATE CANDIDATES NAMED Mike Freunds Observe - Fifty-Fourth Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Mike Freund cel- 3brated their fifty fourth anniversary on Sunday, Jan. 26. Six of their seven children, with their families, were present to honor them on this occasion. Their laughter, Mrs. Albert Garrett of Noblesville, Ind. was unable to ittend due to unfavorable travelling conditions. The family attended services together at St. Mary's church, where an anniversary Mass was said for them, and all returned to the Freund home for breakfast. The day was enjoyably spent visiting, and a buffet supper was served in the evening. BREAKS ARM Mrs. Jacob F. Justen fell last week and broke her arm while walking outside St. Patrick's church following the funeral of Mrs. John Kilday. NOTICE t Firemen ask all residents of the community to make sure that snow has been removed around hydrants so that in case of fire, there will be easy access to them. Although there are nine contests evident in the Republican ranks for precinct committeemen posts and three in the Democratic party, only two are scheduled in the McHenry area. In McHenry 9, ^Republican C. F. McDermott, incumbent, is opposed by John Bonder. In McHenry 5, Bsmocrat Elmer H. Murphy, induffroent, is opposed by Jack McCafferty. At the time, of the filing deadline, the following had filed on the G.O.P. ticket: McHenry 1, Max Kolin, incumbent; 2, Charles J. Miller, incumbent; 3, Peter J. Thelen, incumbent; 4, Joseph t Frett, incumbent; 5, Charles Bergj dahl, incumbent; 6, Anthony Vaj rese, incumbent; 7, Arthur V. Jackson, incumbent; and 8, Charles G. Miller, incumbent. Democratic filings include these names: McHenry 1, Theresa Schultz; 2, William J. Bolger; 3, Lawrence J. Huck, Jr., incumbent; 4, John J. Colomer, incumbent; 6, Raymond L. Smith, incumbent; 7, Charles M. Adams; there are no candidates in McHenry 8 and 9. A number of candidates filed for office with Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentier and will also have their names on the April 8 primary election ballot. Other Candidates G.O.P. candidates for state treasurer include Louis Beckman of Kankakee, Lars Daly of Chicago and Warren E. Wright, Park Ridge. Joseph Lohman, Cook county sheriff, is the only Democratic candidate. For superintendent of public instruction on the G.O.P. ticket are the names of Lar Daly and Gerald W. Smith of Elmwood 'Continued on Paige 8) ON ICE-BREAKER DONALD FOOTE Donald L. Foote, radioman seaman, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. CThrk Havens of Route 6, McHenry. works in the radio shack aboard the ice-breaker USS Glacier on Operation Deepfreeze III. The Glacier is in Wellington, New Zealand, undergoing repairs afterlosing a blade from one of its propellors in heavy ice. The Navy's newest and most powerful icebreaker completed breaking channels for cargo ships entering the McMurdo Sound area on re-supply missions before sailing for New Zealand Jan. 8. The Glacier will return to Antarctica for an exploration and mapping expedition through the Bellenhausen Sea. HEAD KIWANIS CLUBS TWELVE MUilOM DOLLAR MCREASE REPORTED M COUNTY'S ASSESS) VALUE; McHENRY HAS NfiGEST RISE % Photo by Pollock Pictured are the new presidents of the two local Kiwanis clubs, shown with the installing officer at last Saturday evening's installation ceremony, held at the Legion home. Left to right are Clarence Niesen, who heads the McHenry Kiwanis club; Orville Church of Crystal Lake, present lieutenant governor of the 5th division of Kiwanis clubs; and George Pedersen, president of the McHenry Township Kiwanis club. Report Four Trainmen Lost Jobs As Result Ol Accident January 1$ It was reported last weekend that four crew members of two Chicago & North Western trains which crashed .Jan. 13 near Crystal Lake l\pve been discharged on charges of negligence. Disclosure was made at an inquest into the death of Frank V. Fillipelli, 31, flagman on one of the trains, held in Crystal Lake Saturday. Action was said to follow a four-day private hearing conducted by the railroad Reported to be dismissed were Charts Frank of 5450 N. Mulligan avenue, Chicago, conductor on FHlipelli's train; John Alexander of Capron, engineer of the eoiramiter train which carried McHenry passengers; Oscar Eck- 1 und, of 4008 Polk street, Chicago, fireman on Alexander's train, who was said to be at the controls when the accident occurred; and Raymond Gracy of Belvidere, conductor on Alexander's -train. A verdict of accidental death was returned the last of the week in the death of the two persons killed in the unusual accident. A coroner's jury, investigating the case, conducted an inquest at ,the Hakansson funeral home in Crystal Lake in the death of Mrs. Grace Levine, 55, of Royal Oaks Trailer camp, who was killed by a Chicago & North Western passenger. train. A jury conducted another inquest at the Warner fune- 'ral 'home in the death of Frank V. Fillipelli of Green Bay, Wis., railroad flagman who died in the chain of events following the first accident Mrs. Levine was killed during a heavy fog when she alighted from her car to view the tracks before driving across. Three trains were delayed by the accident. One of them, the Rochester Special, was hit in the rear by the Williams Bay train carrying many McHenry commuters, and it was in this crash that Fillipelli Was killed and many passengers injured. Frank Dickinson, engiheer of the train which hit Mrs. Levine, said he had blown the warning signal just before the accident. The crossing; he said, is also protected by signals. The son of the victim. LaVerne Levine, testified that his mother had been having trouble with one of her ears and had been under a doctor's care. _t -- WE OFFER YOU CONGRATULATIONS This week friends and Relatives have extended best wishes to Mrs. Elizabeth Schneider, alert artd active at 91, who observed her birthday anniversary Monday, Jan. 27. Supper was served that evening at her home, with her brother, Peter Weingart, and his wife and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Kate Weingart. attending. Her son, Anj ton J. Schneider, was unable to • be present. i Tuesday afternoon, members of ! the neighborhood card club of ! which-.Mrs. 'Schneider has long I been a member, surprised her by j bringing a beautifully decorated j birthday cake and all of the food I for a delicious evening meal. ; One of the community's most l respected residents, Mrs. Schnei- I der was remembered by many \ j friends with cards and gifts for j ! which she is most grateful. I I Her health is quite good and she remains active taking care of i her many household duties. BLUE CRUTCH TAG DAY TO BENEFIT MARCH OF DIMES Mothers' Drive In Community Begins At 7 P.M. Tonight A part of the local effort to secure funds for the March of bimes, the Women of the Moose will conduct a Blue Crutch tag day in McHenry next Saturday, Feb. 1. As an added attraction, balloons will be given to youngsters who contribute that day. One of the most important phases of the drive, according to Chairman Ray Page, is the Mothers' March conducted' by- Mrs. Gertrude Barbian and her workers tonight (Thursday)„..vstarting at 7 p.m. TTiose who wish to contribute are asfced to leave some special light in the window or on the porch so that volunteer workers arevjture to stop. The money collected from this part of the Cftfijpaign will be added to contributions from other sources, all. of which, it is hoped, will add up to the $30,000 county goal. * J. Leonard Townsend of Woodstock, who has been county chairman, for many years, visited McHenry, as guest speaker before the Rotary club last week Thursday, stating the many needs of the National Foundation even since the Salk vaccine has been in widespread use. . The community appreciates the work of Mr. Page as local chairman, who has successfully carried on duties of the post held last year by Paul R. Yanda and for many years before that by Ray McGee. NAME NEW BOARD. OFFICERS AT ANNUAL HOSPITAL MEETING Local Pastor At Washington MeeF Rev. J. Elliott Corbett left Monday afternoon for Washington D. C., where along with about fifty other Methodist ministers, he will have an opportunity to meet with senators, congressmen, members of the State department. Egyptian and Israeli embassies, the Joint Commission on Atomic Energy and several other important offices of our government. This seminar is arranged annuallvjhrough the Methodist chur3v Mr. Corbett will present a report of his trip next Sunday at each of the regular three services, and will accept speaking engagements before any church group on his return. FTT?F DESTROYED VOTTRF TRAILER EARLY TUESDAY A house trailer located back of the fire house ,,on Elm street was completely destroyed by flames of unknown origin about 4 o'clock Tuesday vmorning. Mrs. William Althoff. who resides nearby, awoke -and saw the fire in the trailer, which had been used as an office by a sewer contractor employed by the city. Firemen answered the call immediately but flames had gained such headway that it was impossible to get the fire under control. CLEAN STREAMS CHAIRMEN TO MEET IN CITY TUESDAY A business meeting of the McHenry County Clean Streams committee chairmen will be held at the V.F.W. hall at 8.pjm..on Tuesday. Feb. 4. Each of the area chairmen will be present so that reports of field tripe and violations encountered by members in each area can be presented to the committee for appropriate action. Through the united efforts of this group, all cases of pollution or blockage of oUr McHenry county waters will be brought to the attention of property owners for correction or elimination. Only by this cooperation action can the public be assured of clean, pure water in local rivers and lakes, to insure maximum enjoyment of fishing, swimming and boating. One has only to look at the condition of the waters in certain other nearby areas to realize the Importance of the program to everyone -- property owners, residents and vacationers alike. Charles Thompson spent the past week in Clearwater, Fla. The total assessed valuation in McHenry county has readied an all time high, according to figures disclosed this past week. This includes property, real estate and personal. - Cdunty {aerie. Raymond D. Woods revealed the valuation Of all property totals $239,863,235 compared to $227,610,550 the previous , year, or an increase of $12,252,675. Every township in the county, with one exception, shows an increase. While Algonquin township ]• far ahead of others with a total valuation of $44,582^70, an in* crease of $2,813,110 over 1956, McHenry has shown the biggest rise. In 1956 it was $34,887,060 and this past year jumped to $37,939,365, or an increase at $3,052,305. Dorr ranked third in total valuation with $29,67J,415, and Nunda fourth with m736,795. * Burton was the only township which has a . decrease, from $2,281,205 lQ 19*36 to $2,268,385 in 1957, or a drop of $12,820. Breaking down the total count? figure, we firri that the 1956 ad^ sessed valuation of^all personal property was $48,8^4,560 comnared to $52,091,960 in 1957. En. 1956, the assessed valuation all land» In the county * was $118,429,665 as compared to $1^4.48f,435 in 1957. In connection with the assessed valuation of lots in 1956, it was $60,20'*,415 apd in the past year, $63,1?5,580. Railroad leases in 195C amountf od to *97,910 compared tc $100,30$ in l'.J?>7 -r Taxes are to be extended osf. these valuations using the state multiple just received. # •5$ v ;$] > i County's Budget Shore Is $31,750 MdHenry coonty's share of tbti $73.9 billion budget submitted Congress by President EisenhodGy ed on Jan. 13 will aniount to $31»* 750 according to the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber's estimates of tax burden upon individual counties are bated on indices of buying power and sales tax collection* The Chamber's tax departmeiif further reported that McHenry county's snare of the proposed 1959 budget ii calculated at 4.6 times the-total of all local property taxes paid in the county in 1957. * At the tttne the budget was submitted to Congress, the statewide business organization reported Illinois' share at $5,256,700,000. Further translated, this amounts to $545 for each man, woman anil chijd in the tftte. Williapi Martin of Sterling spent the Weekend with his sis* ter, Mis# Hit* Martin. ,'8g Art Barbier has been enjoying a semester vacation from studies at Marquette university in Wisconsin. Mrs. Mary Ka are vacationingi several weeks. and fatmily Mexico for New board members were named for Memorial Hospital for McHenry County at the annual meeting held Tuesday evening of this week. Among them were two from McHenry, Frank Gans and Charles Jurak. Others from the county on the. board are E. L. Bakkom, Charles Phillips, William Carroll, Jr., Orville T. Church, Arthur T.* Galf, Jr.,<?Alice Joslyn, Raymond Kohl, A. B. McCon.iell, Lynn W. Renne, Charles M. Ridgway, -Wayne Saggers. Horace R. Wagner, Benjamin Winn and Helen Wright. After the board was named, an election of officers'took place, at which time William M. Tittle was re-elected president. Other officers for the year ahead include Oliver Stratton, first vice-president; William Burfeindt, of McHenry, second vice-president; Russell Reimer, secretary; and Donald J. Still, treasurer. Administrator Bertram Hanson gave his report for the year, in which he spoke briefly on the new hospital addition, now nearing completion, and the many ways it will aid present service facilities, which have been over-taxed. It was disclosed that total pledges had reached $465,670.53, of which amount $406,504.98 had been paid to date, leaving a balance of $59,165.55. During the year ending Sept. 30, COUNCIL in CAPSULE I The City Council, with all members present, met in special session MoViday night to pick up loose ends and plan various projects for the coming siinuner season. • ° Since residents of Grove street in Cooney Heights subdivision have expressed a desire to construct sanitary sewer mains in their street, the council decided to plan a meeting with the property owners Monday evening, Feb. 10. Engineering plans have been ready for some time for the proposed Grove street sewer main. Alderman Newkirk will prepare a list of property owners and the clerk's office will send notifications of the meeting. If the property owners decide to proceed with the project, they will probably select their own committee to represent them in further negotiations. (Continued On Page 8) The Council now has a petition from property owners in other additions to Cooney Heights in which they request sewer installation under special assessment plan. The Council's first step has been to make inquiry as to sale' of bonds under this plan. Contrary to thoughts in the past, special assessment bonds are a direct obligation of property owners involved and not an obli* gation of the city. However, many property owners prefer tp spread their payments If the plan can be completed. Alderman Bolger expressed his hope of ca&£leting the filling and j improvement Of the property long known as the "Clay Hole" on Center street. It was decided to make a concerted effort to secure suitable fill as soon as possible. Con* tractors or others having dirt hauled are urged to contact any city official, it Is planned to makp this spat an attractive tfap* ground. ' * ' * A report from the city engineer with plans and estimate for wide* ning the west side of Front street from Mailt street north, was re* ferred to the street and alky committee for inspection. -.,/v The Board of Local Improve"' ments met with members of thjir' Chamber of Commerce and otMr local businessmen the past week in an effort to Solve parking proi^; lems and the proposal to plaSS parking meters in operation Friday nights. An effort is now under way to find off-thcfttmt parking areas. Further meetings will follow. .V ?V-V j; Mothers' March On Polio In Area