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"Serving The Cbain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" Volume 83 -- No. 43 -- 2 Sections McHEflRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 27. 1958 16 Pages -- 10c Per Cop] Much has been said about the, new look' in women's clothes. Personally, we have refrained from comment until now, hoping that some modifications would come forth so that we could be pleasantly helpful to the fashion industry . i|0recommending a new Easter Wardrobe. After much study and eVen more waiting, we Jrave come to the conclusion that there are some things that can't, be modifled, and the "new look" seems to be one of them. We can hardly urge others to spend their hard earned money to look foolish when we have no intention of doing likewise. t^Coming into daily contact with young ladies in the 14 to 18 age bracket gives one the "jump" on trends in style. Our initial first-hand look at the new pointed toe shoes was made in this way early last fall. When it comes to footwear, it seems anything is worth wearing that is comfortable. In the tapered toe look we found no beauty^ to the eye 4pl we were informed by the wearer that comfort was lacking also. Even so, the season was young and We decided to give it a try. In our case it could be done without the expenditure of a dime, for some years ago a friend had given us two pairs of the 'twenties vintage for use in s t a g e p r o d u c t i o n s . W h e n •lie pinching prevented us from getting across the room, we decided right then and there that the Easter shoes would be in the 1057 spring style. After studying the situation carefully we found the chemise look (most of • the stylists frown on the term sack) failed to enhance the beauty of even je ultra slim models appearin the advertising sections of the daily papers. It didn't take much comparison to realize what the chemise couldn't do for them, it couln't do doubly for us. That was the end of the chemise, belt or no belt, as far as our Easter outfit was concerned--or spring and summer too for that matter The hats, we understood, fre to be flattering, probably draw attention from the rest of the picture. The first ones we saw resembled, more than anything else, inverted flower pots, perched high and extending well down over the eyes. We voted against these at once. Next came some off-theface numbers which looked very much like the kind mother has bought for her 10-year-old ^er since we can remember. ™ A look at some of our own pictures In the family album settled that immediately. Most little girls look fine in bretons with upturned brims but we were the exception. What you can't wear at 10 shouldn't be revived some decades later--at least, that doesn't sound lUte common sense to us. ow this analysis of the 1958 spring look is only one person's opinion. The men usually have something to say also, but what we have heard to date doesn't bear repeating. ' Every cloud has its silver lining, they say, and let the pointed toe-chemise look be no exception. The clothing budget will issue forth a loud cheer as mi-lady happily brings her W57 attire out of mothballs to make a pretty picture come Easter Sunday. j Most of us saw newspaper pictures Of the recent bride, beautifully attired In white and wearing huge galoshes necessary for her to get to the church. It all happened out East last week and might well }ve been the bride of Lee mey of McHenry. who wag married in Massachusetts. Martin Cooney and his sister, Mrs. Frank Heckman, won't soon forget their trip to the wedding, which took place on Sunday, Feb. 16, shortly after twenty-one inches of snow had fallen on the eastern city of Westminster, heaviest fall in sixty years. AjSnow plbws cleared the way for the cars to reach the cfeurch, and later, six hours were required for them to travel about sixty miles to reach the airport. The remainder of the flight home was uneventful, and it was One time that even the plane dodgers would have been happy to leave terra firma. BENEFIT MUSICAL SHOW AUTO ACCIDENTS CAUSE INJURIES TO TWO THIS WEEK Two Awarded Mid-Year Degree Sister M. Andreella, O.S.F., at left shown directing the chorus from St. Mary's parish in preparation for a musical variety show to be presented April 20 and 22 in the beautiful new auditorium of St. Mary's school. The auditorium, which seats 750, has an elaborately equipped stage with modern colored spot lighting and dimmer and a high fidelity sound system. The show will have a cast of fifty, including the adult parish choir. It will include" many western favorites such as "Wagon Wheels", "Empty Saddles", "Cool Water", etc., and religious popular numbers such as "I Believe", as well as many humorous solos. The show was written by Fr. Harold Nilges, who will also produce the program. Proceeds will benefit the building fund. Two accidents occurred in the McHenry community this Week,, resulting in injuries to two. About 2:30 o'clock Wednesday moniijig, Helen Harrington of fl02 N. Madison street, Woodstock, driving west, told .sheriff's authorities' that she became/confused as she approached the gravel pit west of the city and her car went out of control It left the road on the south side, ^missed a culvert and went down a'sixfoot embankment before coming to a stop. A passerby took the driver to the McHenry hospital for treatment. * / On Monday night about 8 $clock, H. K. Lottchea of East- Manor suffered serious iuries in an accident which t&pk place on the blacktop rdad near the entrance to Woodlawn Park subdivision. |-i.ottchea had left his home fi> go bowling and was travelling west when he was blinded by lights of a car in the subdivision. He failed to make the turn, his auto crashing into a concrete pillar. f He was taken to Memorial hospital in Woodstock, where the full extent of his injuries was not made known Wednesday morning. He was known to be suffering head, face and chest injuries. Ralph W. Bennett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bennett Of Riverside Drive, McHenry was among 1,214 students who completed work for mid-year degrees from the University of Illinois. Diplomas are now being prepared for the graduates JUDY BAUR PIE BAKING CHAMPION IN THIS DISTRICT Judy Baur, daughter of Mr. Vote On County Home Bond Issue At the April 8 primary this and Mrs. Alvin Baur, topped ; year, the public will be asked contestants from nine schools in the district this month to win the "bake-off" contest held JUDY BAUR at Crystal Lake. She is a student in Home Economics III in the local high school. The judges awarded her first place on her cherry pie, made under their watchful eye, as well as on her demonstration in making it. As winner, she received a cookbook and a ribfion, plus the opportunity to compete at the division level. Two division ! eludes to express themselves on the question of issuing $285,000 county home bonds to cover the costs of remodelling and an addition to provide for necessary improvements. i The committee of the McHenry county- board of supervisors on faiwT lwme and hospital propose to erect a new thirty-bed infirmary to meet the standards of the Departments of Public Health and Safety. They hope to remodel the east wing Of the existing building and have utilities of the new addition service this structure also. The original infirmary, the west wing of existing building, would be demolished because of its poor condition structurally and as a safety and health hazard. A taxpayer with property having an assessed valuation of $1,000 would pay ten cents a year for the improvement, it has been estimated. A taxpayer with $5,000 valuation would pay fifty cents a year and a person with $10,000, $1.00. These figures have been based on a county assessed valuation of $270,000,000, with bonds to be paid in full within eight yeprs. The proposed building inr ten double rooms for winners will receive a, $50 government bond and the opportunity to compete in the final "bake-off". me*i, three roqfns for couples, two double rooms for women, dining room and kitchen, among other things. First Fatality Of Year Results From Highway Accident On Friday 4^ (Continued on page 8) A freezing mist which left highways in this section glazed with ice last Friday resulted in an accident causing a death in McHenry county. It was the first fatality of 1958 in the county. Dead as a result of the accident was Mrs. Alma D. Buhler, 53, of Hammond. Ind., who was killed north of Harvard on Rt 14 about 8 o'clock, when the car in which she was riding slid off the road and struck a tree. The Harvard rescue squad worked about forty-five minutes to extricate the three persons in the car. Mrs. Jane Friedhof, 59, of Gary, Ind., driver of the car, was north-bound when the accident occurred. She suffered severe lacerations, fractured ribs and other injuries and was taken to Rockford Memorial hospital for surgery. Another passenger, Joseph Buhler, 7-year-old grandson of the fatally injured woman, suffered severe lacerations and bruises and was treated in Harvard Memorial hospital, where he was 'reported in' criticaf condition when admitted. The last traffic fatality in the county occurred Christmas Eve, when a Stephenson county man was killed in a two-car, head-on .collision near Marengo. It brought the year's toll to fifty-two. NATIONAL MERIT PROGRAM LISTS TOP WINNER LOCALLY A McHenry Community high* school senior has been awarded a certificate of merit as a result of his outstanding performance in the 1957-58 National Merit Scholarship program, according to Principal Marvin Martin. Gordon H. Johnson has received the certificate which attests to his high academic promise. High scores on two college aptitude tests led to the nationally recognized academic honors for Johnson. Less than one-half of one per cent of the seniors in each state received the awards. In the mathematics portion of the exam, the local senior rated 795 out of a possible 800 points for 99.9 per cent, and in |he English exam rated 85 per cent. The Sears Foundation, which alone is providing $500,000 in merit scholarships this year, will interview Gordon within the next few days regarding a scholarship. Merit scholarships are the most sought-after award on the high school academic scene. Each is a four-year award and each merit scholar may choose Red Cross Drive Opens In City On March ^10 The Red Cross drive will open in McHenry March 10, with E. J. Gausden as city chairman, Ernest Useman as township chairman and Albert S. Blake, special gifts chairmap. Fred Ferris, county chapter chairman, feels that the person who invests has a right to ganization he supports. Accomplishments of the Red $764 COLLECTED HEART SUNDAY IN THIS AREA 'To date, $764.90 has been collected in the 1958 Heart fund drive which was held last Sunday. The money was collected chiefly in McHenry, the surrounding subdivisions and McCullom Lake and does not indicate the total for the entire community. Residents who were not at home Sunday when a volunknow something about the OP^rteer called were left a "sorry I missed you" envelope by the worker. It offers an oppor- Cross are many, including first 1 tunity to contribute to the aid and water safety. i heart fund. (Continued on page 8) TRIBUTE TO A LEADER A wealth of memories which the_: average person might well envy can be treasured m his retirement by Supt. C. H. Duker, who leaves the local school system with the close of the present term after thirty-si* years at its helm. His is a story of leadership which few ever know and which many would give much to possess. It has been a leadership filled with courage and Strength; of understanding for those under his supervision; of encouragement to those needing confidence; of cooperation with his numerous contacts; of tolerance for thoses who lacked understanding. It has been a long story which began in his 'twenties, blessed with good health and nurtured by the inspiration of a devoted family and many good friends. No story of success is easy, and very few without discouragements which would dishearten all but p. limited number with the determination to continue despite them. The fact that success comes in the field of education must carry extra rewards, for few other places are problems greater and gratification slower to realize. C. H. Duker came to McHenry after a short teaching stay in Huntley in the fall of 1922, young but filled with the ambition and ideals which were to prove so important. Twelve graduates received diplomas from him at his first graduation the following spring, a far cry from the 135 who will make up his last graduating class in 1958. Even his day dreams of thirty-six years ago could not have included such a picture. And no day dream could have been conjured up to show the tremendous expansion program which has taken place or the wonderful innovations which are a part of education today. His first glimpse into a McHenry classroom occurred on Waukegan street, in the old Junior high building, where in 1922 both grade and high students studied each day. But even then, he could anticipate some of the changes which were to add to his many duties, for far-sighted local residents had already made plans for a new and separate high school. Memories must still be vivid, so great was his interest and so satisfying the outcome. They include the construction of a portable annex built in his first year in McHenry, which included two classrooms and a library. Other memory highlights would certainly include moving into the old portion of the present high school in 1924; the establishment of the first music program in 1923 and a health program in 1926. Following these were the institution of the trade and agricultural programs and driver training, and the expanding bus system which began on a small scale in the early 'forties. In the intervening years, he has spent endless hours of planning, studying and working -- hours which have necessarily included a share of worry since the end results were to affect the future educational needs of thousands of young people. • (Continued on Page 8) RALPH BENNETT and will be mailed sometime before the end of March. Ralph graduated from the class of engineering and received his commission Feb. 15 as a second lieutenant in the Army signal corps. He will report for duty at Fort Monmouth, N. J., on March. 4. Robert H. Wohnrade, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Wohnrade of Rt. 1, Ringwood, was a January graduate of Valparaiso university, Ind. Wjbhnrade received a bachelor a science in civil engineering degree. SCOUTS BENEFIT FROM ANNUAL PANCAKE DAY Extra Activity Made Possible With Proceeds This Saturday. March 1, the Bov Scouts of Troop 162 will hold their fourth annual Pancake Day at the American Legion Home. Pancakes, sausage, apple sauce, milk and coffee will be served from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. 0 This year the troop is planning to serve between 700 and «00 meals. Each year the popularity of this event has grown. To better serve the rush hours, the committee has rented two large grills in .addition to the one in the Legion's kitchen, assuring everyone of all the hot, golden brown, pancakes they can eat. The money raised will be used to send boys to camp and for the general operation of the troop. Last year the troop paid one-half of the jamboree and Washington trip expenses for seven boys. In addition, three boys attended an expense- free week at Camp Lowden. Each boy is credited with 10 percent of his sales for camp expenses or Scout equipment. In addition, the boy selling the most tickets receives one free week at camp. Although the troop" is sponsored by the American Legion post, the troop has earned their own way for the past seven vears. While the Scout council holds a finance drive yearly, the money raised goes to the council and is not directly paid to the local Scouts. It does make scouting possible on a local level, however, by providing council and district Daper work and maintaining the council summer camp. Everyone is ut'ged to turn out and help these young men learn, that they can earn their own way. Tickets are on sale by all troop members or at the door. ' BUSINESSMEN TO ATTEND ILLINOIS CHAMBER DINNER Four prominent businessmen from this area--representing C r y s t a l L a k e . B a r r i n g t o n . Woodstock and Libertyville-- will be hosts at an Illinois State Chamber of Commerce dinner in Crystal Lake March 12. State Chamber members and other leading businessmen from nineteen surrounding communities are expected to attend. Sponsor of the dinner will be Harold J. Bacoh of Crystal Lake, former McHenry resident. Numerous local businessmen are expected to attend. REYIW AIMS OF FUTURE FARMER 1 ORGANIZATION AS LOCAL MEMBERS OBSERVE MATKMJU.ffi.WEEK BURTON'S BRIDGE YOUTH RECEIVES V AND ALIA TERM Harry Ketchum, 23, of Burton's Bridge was sentenced to a year in Vandalia and fined $100 by Judge Henry Cowlin last Thursday morning. In a jury trial the previous day he was sentenced to a year in county jail, but the new sentence was issued by Judge Cowlin as his prerogative to change the jury's verdict Ketchum,. was charged with larceny of £money and liquor, from the Creamery tavern at Burton's Bridge. He and two other youths were accused of breaking into the tavern last Dec. 26 . One of them. Joseph Komes, 22, of Ridgefield, pleaded guilty and was given a sixty-day suspended sentence and a year's probation when he turned state's evidence. A second vouth, Charles Ritzert, 17, a cousin of Ketchum, was declared a delinquent. FORTY-FIVE TO PARTICIPATE IN MUSIC CONTEST Forty-five young music students will travel to Grant high school in Fox Lake next Saturday to participate in the annual district contest for soloists and ensembles. Instrumental soloists are Don Kice, bass; Bonnie Bazler, violin; John Sirtak, clarinet; Lois M&y, flute and twirling; Joann Smith, horn; Telia Nardi. piano. Vocal soloists - are Carol Swanson, Charldtte Houda, Barbara Krickl, Mary Etheridge, Karen Viverito, James Jones, Dave Fantusr George Krickl, Bruce Novak and Don Kice. Accompanists for the young people are Telia Nardi, Charleen Freund, Karen Kralowetz. Joyce Eckstein and Patsy McCracken. Only winners of blue ribbons will advance to state competition in Peoria April 18. " DEATH CLAIMS GRACE GLORNEY OF GRISWOLD LAKE Mrs. Grace Marie Glorney of Griswold Lake, died at the nge of 46 at Memorial hospital, Woodstock, on Tuesday afternoon. Feb. 25. She had been a patient there only four days. Survivors include the husband, James Patrick Glorriey; a daughter, Barbara Glorney Krause; a grandson, William James Krause: and a brother, Harold Vaupell. The body is resting at the Peter M. Justen funeral home until Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. when Rev. Carl Lobitz will officiate at last rites, followed by interment in Oak Ridge cemetery, LaG^aijge road, Hillside. ^ Window displays in the lo<&V • high "school and in the Mc- - H^nry business section will be , one' of the ways local Future Farmer of America members, will focus public attention on the work of their organization during National F.F.A. Week, Feb. 22 to March 1. Thfr local chapter, which is preparing today's youth for successful farming careers so necessary to the nation's economy, is led this year by Rich* ard Smith, their instructor. , : Officers include John Perry, president; Ed. Haack, vicepresident; Russ Conn, secretary- Frank Peny, treasurer; Chuck Schuringa, reporter;, Roy Martin, sentinel. Other members are Guy Am* brose, Jerry Hogan, Bob Thompson, Tom Anderson, Eugene Blake, Wilfred Blake, Wesley Bruce, Peter Charrey, Charles Sowers, Larry Still* ing, Gordon Ross and Glen Cox. t Probably the most important achievement of this year to date has been the winning of the sectional F.F.A. parlimentary procedure contest The organization's activities are designed primarily to help develop rural leadership and good citizenship and to stimulate the boys to better achievement in their study and work toward successful establishment in farming and related agricultural fields. ANNUAL COUNTY HOLSTEIN DINNER IN CITY MARCH 4 Jess Tuttle, humorist, of West York, III., will be the guest speaker at the annual McHenry County Holstein club banquet to be held Tuesday, March 4 at 8 p.m. at the Amei** ican Legion home, McHenry! More than 250 people are expected to attend. Mr. Tuttle is a state director of I.A.A. farms 250 acr i in southern Illinois, and is tl« past president of the IllincJt Purebred Dairy Cattle association. He has traveled widely as a speaker and has become a, prominent figure in purebred dairy cattle breeding. According to Banquet Chairman Charles Weingart, Art Mueller of Island Lake will be present to provide entertainment. R. J. Howard of Batavia will serve as toastmaster. Mr. Howard was the former Illinois Holstein fieldman and is presently in charge of the dairy feed program for a Chicago company. MOl'HKK 1MJS3 Principal Marvin Martin of the high school was called to southern Illinois by the death of his mother this past week., Mrs. Walter Bartow attended the Washington birthday tea given by the Chicago chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. COUNCIL in CAPSULE The rush is on this week to purchase city vehicle licenses before the penalty goes into effect. ^ For those who may not be familiar with the city ordinance, it might be well to explain that vehicle licenses are due January 1st each year. On and after March 1st, a penalty of 50 cents per month applies. For those who are unable to secure their licenses in person, you are urged to mail check to the City Clerk with information pertaining your car, truck or bus. Joe Diedrich, Supt. of Water and Sewer "Department, reported at the last meeting tj^at the new sewer lift in Ed^^^ook Heights is in operation. All easements have now been recorded and work has resumed on the Millstream area sewer construction project. Th property owners' committee has spent many hours in securing necessary signatures and agreements. Bids for installation of traffic signal lights at Riverside Drive and Elm Street -will be received at the regular meeting next Monday night VOTERS' LEAGUE TELLS IMPORTANT MEETING DATES The two months ahead will be busy ones for the League of Women Voters of the county, whose aim is to better inform the voting public regarding all phases of voting, and in particular to acquaint them with the candidates in the spring elections. Announcement has been made of several meetings of interest generally. The first occurs March 20 at 8 p.m. at the Woodstock high school, a meeting sponsored by the Illinois School Board association for all McHenry county ^citizens and organizations concerned with the welfare of schools. On March 28, there will be a meeting for candidates in the primary election for the offices of county judge, county clerk, sheriff, county treasurer, and county superintendent of schools. This will be held at . 8 p.m. at Olson school, Woodstock. ' • 'M April 8 will feature school 4 board candidates" meetings a# McHenry and Woodstock. This ; -- . ^ (Continued on page 8^ v I