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fw " * !* >, 1 H "'"S -h "u'c: iwt, ^ *« ' -1 '> ' -£-A • ::-vv^!sl:; ' ' - . • t^-% \ i '.,. -5. ^iV.--.'- ' *• V • "I 'v " V'T -i" *•" ; J= *'f "" S';:':'-* ' • "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" v %*: •*,, -;i •<v -i^v Volume 83 -- No. 48 -- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, APRIL 3/ 1958 18 Pages -- 10c Per dopy r! th JOSUiW <- s;& t \T-ty r^VHKs "*> < ' ' - s . * CHURCH DEDICATION Our own comparatively small Office has long had as one of its major problems the subject of names -- those that sound alike arid those that are alike. It hardly seems wise to let qW employees go or to refuse t™hire good prospects because of a name, but the situation continues' to grow more difficult as several people answer the same call. Our efficiency was improved, but the name situation was not eased when a new linotype op- €f&tor joined our staff last week. He is the third of our seven men to answer to \he rUgne of Bill. When there wete two, someone dreamed up the idea of calling them Big Bill anil Little Bill (both are over 6 feet). Now we have a young man who tops them at 6 ft. 6 and we are stuck for a choice of a new title. . Speaking of colleagues, we have the most cooperative in /lie world. 4^ast week we had use for a few. lines • from Longfellow's "Children's Hour". \After questioning everyone within range of "our voice and being greeted by- rather evasive answers, we decided to forget the whole thing. But not our co-workers. The next morning one of them had found a few lines which her husband remembered perfectj# 1°pa „ lost copy 6f the poet s poems and had brought with her a copy of JJie, desired passage. And wKo do you think came up with the entire poem at her finger tips? None other than one of the city's first graduates the mother of S.I.H. It isn't that teaching has changed so much over'the years, but probably that youngsters in the %ys of Loretto Walsh had fewer distractions. We are most grateful for the information and most envious of the memory of this charming lady. I It's still time to get one of those new coiffures for ^Easter. In • fact, if you have one of the new-look dresses or coats, no other k'ryi of style would seeir appropriate. ^Erhey have many names for the trend against the evfryhair - in - place look, including one misnomer, "sweet disarray." We found a better name for it after looking at several photos. And if you Just can't bring yourself to taking on the wild/ look for; the whole weekend, you might invest in one of ^hose new wigs. If it doesn't "care your family and friends, then It's time to go all the way with your own looks. .We happen to be a neighbor jQfi the township assessor, and •bt this t^me of year, even "with "tempo of the newspaper business increasing to the point of distraction, we have found one jijj&n with whom we wouldn't ^ange jobs. *Jt' gave us, a good deal of gteasure to see his Car pull Ipto the driveway last Sunday with a fish pole on the outside. We Couldn't think of a tetter way to get away from the angry comments of the public for a few hours. ' "Those fish may not prove intelligent companions but none can argue that association with %m isn't relaxing. And who Heeds more relaxation than a man who his to bear the blame •for something he couldn't qj^ange if he wanted to? ,vw There is a special section of this week's Plaindealer which >.we think should be of interest to every reader. ,,. The league of Women Voters has taken a great amount of f|ne and effort to compile a fist of pandidates for all officers to be voted at the April ^ primary, along with the back- .Ss: (Continued on pfege 8) "Don Peasley Photo Dedication ceremonies at the remodeled Wonder Lake Bible church were held recently with more than 500 persons attending the three services. Cost \of the project was $19,000. Left to right, Edwin Dornbush, member almost since the church was started thirteen years ago; Daniel Tomano, board member; Linn Loshbough, Woodstock, chairman of the board; Rev. Richard Wright, pastor; Dr. R. H. 'Belton of Moody Bible Institute, featured speaker at the evening service; and Roy Swanson, chairman of the trustees and building committee chairman. THIRTY-EIGHT TO BE HONORED AT YOUTH BANQUET Thirty - eight boys will be honored when a banquet is held Thursday evening, April 10, in the high school cafeteria for "varsity playersr of the basketball teams of St. Mary's, St. JJatcick's. and Jtba. Junior Jtiigh school. The event is being sponsored by the local Moose lodge. Tickets may be purchased at the Moose club, from Dale Thomas or Richard Jager. The player from each team selected as most valuable to his individual organization will be presented with a special trophy. We Offer You Congratulations Peter F. Miller of Richmond Road will Celebrate his eightysecond birthday, anniversary on Easter Sunday at his home. Thq jicJLual date, was ^pril 2, . All of ' Mr. Miller's family will be with him, including his four sons,; two daughters and their families. NbTICE The retail committee of the Chamber of Commerce recommends that McHenry stores remain closed between the hour? of noon and 3 o'clock on Good Friday. EXPECT LARGE VOTE IN NINE McHENRY PRECINCTS AT APRIL PRIMARY NEXT WEEK TUESDAY Names of winnig candidates in next Tuesday's primary eHection will be posted in the window of the Plaindealer office at 8:30 Wednesday morning. Voters of the county are expected to go to the polls in great numbers in fifly-eight precincts next Tuesday. April 8, to express themselves on a choice of several precinct, county and state posts. Because of numerous, heated contests, voting will probably be heavy. The polls will be open from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Republican ballot will be as follows: \ Republican State treasurer. Wa r r e r. Wright and Louis E. Beckman; superintendent of public instruction, Gerald W. Smith and Lar (America First) Daly; representative in Congress. 14th district, Elmer J. Hoffman; state central committeeman, 14th congressional district. Lloyd Ziegler and LeRoy A. Mote; representative In General Assembly, 32nd district, B. McConnell, John P. Manning. Willard W. Jones and Charles B. Allen. Representative committeeman, 32nd district, Frank J. Green; county judge, Don A. Wicks. James H. Cooney and Willihm J. Gleason; county clerk. Marll Robert Collier and Vernon W. Kays; county treasurer, Harrv C. Herendeen; county sheriff, Melvin Griebel, Lyle R. Hutchinson and Everett "Andy" Anderson; county superintendent of s chools, Richard I- Tazewell and O. Coleman O'Hara. . Democratic State treasurer, Joseph D Lohman; superintendent of public instruction, George T. Wilkins; representative in Congress, 14th district, Peter J. Fiefer, C.lqrpnce E. Josephson ind Lester C. Ellis; state central committeeman. 14th congressional district, John F. Petit, John J. Colomer and Mason Barlow; representative in Genoral Assembly, Feme Carter Pierce, Arthur J. Desmond and Donald M. Amos; Representative commit teeman, ^?nd district, Charles M. Adams and E. M. Phillips; county clerk. Gilbert C. Wil- W; county sheriff, Elmer R. Murphy. Committeemen Only two local contests are "vident in the committeemen ranks, one on the G.O.P. ballot ;n No. 9 and the other in the Democratic ranks in Precinct 5. Republican candidates are Max Kolin, 1; Charles J. Mil- 'er; 2; Peter J. Thelen. 3; Toseph Frett. 4; Charts Bergiahl, 5; Anthony Varese, 6; Arthur V. Jackson, 7; Charles G. Miller, 8; Claude F. Mc- Dermott and John Bonder, 9. Democratic candidates include Theresa Schultz. 1; Wil- 'iam J. Bolger, 2; Lawrence J. Huck. Jr.. 3; John J. Colomer, t; Elmer R. Murphy and Jack McCafeferty, 5? Raypiond L. Smith, 6; and Charles M. \dams, 7. Voting will take place in the "ollowjing places ip McHenry township: 1, Muzzy's store, Ringwood; 2, city hall, McHenry; 3. Blake's garage, McHenry; 4, Johnsburg Community (Continued on page 8) THREE HURT IN TWO-CAR CRASH WEST OF CITY Three persons were injured, none seriously, as the result of an accident which occurred on Rt. 120, just west of the city, •ibout 9:45 Saturday night. Joan Ducaro of Lakeland Park was driving west on the highway when the rear of her auto ( was struck by another car driven by Carl H. Swanson of McHenry, who was also west-bound. Miss Ducaro told state poiice she slowed to make a right turn when the accident occurred. JBoth drivers and a passenger in the Ducaro car, Dianne Koerper, 15, of Chicago were treated at McHenry hospital ind released. About $500 damage was reported to each car. PROMISE ARREST FOR CARELESSNESS IN STARTING FIRES" Numerous grass fires have kept firemen in three stations busy this past week. As a result, trustees of the McHenry Township Fire Protection district have given notice that in the future, any resident responsible for the fire department being called to extinguish such a fire or other fires carelessly started will be ar-; rested' and fined. Most of the fires in the lasli suit of carelessness in biScning rubbish and other materials ?specially on windy days. The result has been increased costs for necessary fire protection An ordinance is being prepared providing for substantial fines and will be published in the near future. In the meantime, those responsible for, carelessly started fires Nvill be prosecuted under existing laws of the state. TWO FILE FOR BOAflD POSITIONS AT BIG HOLLOW Robert C. Behrens, board secretary, has filed two petitions for members of the board of education at Big Hollow grade school, located at the intersection of Rte-s. 12 and 134 In Ingleside. They are Chester J. Meyers, incumbent, and Ira Terry Bunting, both of whom are seeking three-year terms. Victor Salava, whose term expires this year, has indicated 'hat he is unable to run for reelection because of other interests which require his time. Local Public To Meet Candidates The public is invited to at- 'end a meeting of school board candidates in the study hall of he McHenry high school on Wednesday evening, April 9. at 3 p.m. Harry Stinespring, Jr., ,vill act as moderator. Questionnaires have been subjmitted to the candidates by-the League of Women Voters and the information they obtain "will be printed and presented i hat night to those who attend. , Candidates of Districts 156 vind 15 \\'ill be present to ansver questions on school problems. The meeting is sponsored by he L.W.V. under chairmanship of Mrs. A. J. Uttich and the McHenry Community -P.T.A., headed by ,Mr»and Mrs. Diaries Peterson. CANCER SOCIETY SEEKS $13,000 IN '58 DRIVE • McHenry Women ; Co-Chairmen For April Campaign Mi's. Bernard Matchen and ^ iwawnffi* cq-chairmen for McHenry county's Cancer society, which will kick off its 1958 drive for funds at a dinner meeting which will be held on April 9 at St. Ann's Episcopal church in Woodstock. The Cancer so- (Continued on page 8) JOSEPH KOTASES WE AS AUTO, TRUCK COUIDE Couple Resided At Wonder Lake Summer Seasons Joseph Kotas, a carpentercontractor, and his wife, Anna RO, summer residents of Wonder Lake, were killed Monday. March 31, when their auto was struck by a trailer truck driven by Herbert Kolb, 44. of 4148 Ears ton road. Downers Grove. The accident occurred at Mannheim-road and Madison street, Hillside. According to Hillside police, Kolb said his brakes failed to ho!d and the trailer tpick and ear collided head-on. Kotas and his wife were dead on arrival at Elmhurst Memorial hospital. Kolb was reported released on $2,000 bond on a charge of "eckless homicide. Many Friends Here Mr. and Mrs. Kotas haye numerous friends at Wonder Lake who were shocked to learn of their untimely death. Mrs. Kotas had not been in good health the past year but the couple continued to enjoy the summer at the lake. The Kotases resided at 5232 4^A.berd'eei), stree^ Qljicago. r They are survived by three ; daughters and one son, Estelle, Joseph, Helen and Eleanor. Funeral services .will be held Friday at 9:30 o'clock from a chapel at 1256-58-W. 51st street to St. John"of God church. Interment will be in Resurrection cemetery. I H&W< ' Eighty-Two Students, Adults Leave Friddy On Washington Trip Sales Tax Brings In $2,154,968 It was learned this past week that during 1957 $2,154- 968.71 was collected inv sales tax in McHenry county. During that time there were 1,373 taxpayers. Collections in Crystal Lake I were highest with $482,078.06. I followed by Woodstock with 1436.536 84 aand McHenry with j $373 097.48. i Others were Wonder Lake, (Continued on page 8) Future Education - - Its Dependence On The Public Each time a new tax is proposed or an increase is asked in an old tax. the great majority are willing to listen to its merits and decide, while a certain, small percentage of the population immediately takes a firm, negative stand. With the present recession, the trend, quite naturally, is toward the anti-tax reaction. However, there are groups working in each commune ity, as there are in the state and nation, who feel that even now certain requests are so necessary that they must be asked in the best interests of the general public. Such was the feeling of School District 156 when it decided recently to ask an increase in the educational rate from .65 to .86 pier $100 assessed valuation and the building rate from .187 to .20. This is only the second increase in educational rate asked in the last nine years. Although the requested increase amounts to .21, the board intends to use only .10 next year to meet the mounting el^pens'es". Based on an average assessed valuation of $4,000, the additional cost of the educational rate would be $4 in tlie year ahead. The building rate increase is so small that the rise would amount to only a few cents. .The proposals will be presented to the public at the school board election on Saturday, April 12, on a separate ballot. Today there are 840 students in our local high school. Next year, between 950 and 1,000 will be attending classes each day and four or five new teachers will be needed to take care of the tremendous increase. The board asks the voting public to give serious thought to this problem before going to the polls since the future education of McHenry's young people will be affected. Seventy-two junior and senior students in the local high -chool, accompanied by ten adults, including the principal ind five faculty members, are Vaving Friday morning on a five-day trip to Washington. It >s the first such trip for McHenry youths, although some other schools in this part of the state have enjoyed such educational tours annually. The sludents. Marvin Martin, principal, and Miss Rita Wolbort, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Virk, Jack Thomas and Jerome Kalk lenve by bus at 11:30 Friday morning for Chicago, where they will board the "Liberty Limitfd" for the remainder of • he trip. A coke party on the train will be a feature Of the Fri-« day evening social gathering. The group expects to arrive in Washington April 5. where snecial busse^ will meet the McHenry folks and take them on a tour of the Capitol, House, Senate, Supreme Court and Congressional library in the morning. The afternoon will find thorn checking into their Not el followed by a few hours uof leisure. !^*That evening, the group will »njoy dinner, dancing and a show, with a nf^ht tour of the city and airport. On Easier Sunday, the tour will continue with visits to Mount Vernon, Arlington, Alexandria. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Marine Memorial, .Bureau of Printing and Engraving. Smithsonian Institute and the White House. The evening will be highlighted by i moonlight cruise. Monday will find them viewing Annapolis, the Skyline Drive and other points of interest before leaving Washing ton on the return trip. The travellers will arrive in Chicago at 8:30 April 8 and expect to be in McHenry before noon. Support The Cancer Drive St. Mary's At St. Mary's church, there will be a 5 o'clock low Mass on Holy Thursday and at 6 in "he evening there will be a High Mass of. the Lord's Supper. On Good Friday, there will be no Mass. Private devotions will take place between noon the Cross at 1 p.m. The litur »ical service of the Lord's paB- ?ion and death will take place at 4 p.m., including lessons, passion, adoration of the Cross and Communion service. Stations of the Cross will be read it 7:30 p.m. On Holy Saturday, there will be no morning services and confessions will be heard at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. At 10:30 there will be an Easter vigil, followed by the solemn Easter High Mass. The 10:30 service includes the blessing of the new fire. Paschal candle, lessons, passion, blessing of baptismal water and renewal of baptismal vows. The Easter Sunday Masses are at 6:30. 8, 9:30, 10:45 and 11:45 o'clock. St. Patrick's On Holy Thursday at St. Patrick's Catholic church, there will be a Solemn Mass of the Lord's Supper at 6 p.m., followed at 7:30 o'clock by a 'ow Mass. On Good Friday, the 3 o'clock afternoon rite will include the liturgy commemorating the Lord's passing and death, with Communion to be distributed. There will be Stations of the Cross at 7:30 in 'he evening. Tlio Holy Saturday service willi begin at 8 p.m. with the blessing of rhe new fire, Paschal candle, Faster water, etc. The solemn Easter vigil Mass of the Resurrection will be .•ead at 9 pm. Easter Sunday Masses i n - elude the midnight Mass, followed by ether Masses at 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11:30 o'clock. The adult choir will sing St. Michael's Mass at midnight, with "Haec Dies" at the offeratory and "The Palms" as the ongregafen leaves the church. Community Methodist Each member and constituent is urged to attend one or both services during Holy Week. On Thursday evening at 8 pm. they will join in a Disciples' Communion service as ; be Holy Eucharist at St.' Easter morning will find the church holding four services at 7, 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. MisS Celia Page will be the soloist at the first two services and;- the choir, under the direction^ of Glenn Welty, will render ther following numbers at the 9:45 and 11 a.m. worship: "Open the Gates of the Temple" by" Lilies" by Williams. Mr. Cor-; bett will speak on "Living Un-r der the Power of the Resurrected Lord." Regular worship*, pers are encouraged rto attend the 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. senvS-J ices to avoid overcrowding. Zlon Lutheran Two services are planned for V Easter Sunday. The first will/.j be a service at 6 a.m., with ^ Communion in the church atr- 408 John street. Jttie second service will be at 10:30 a.m. in . V the McHenry high school au- j ditorium. The choir, under the.,] direction of'Paul Raasch, with"' v; Mrs. Maria Guettler as acy3| -kimpanist, will sing "Fromr all S That Dwell Below the Skies.'* || The pastor, Rev. C. A. Lobitz, will speak on "The Fact and|f the Meaning of Christ's Resur-| rection." | May 25. at 3 p.m., has been ^ set as the date and time fair ^ 'he cornerstone laying of Zion's | lew church, on Rt. 120 (west). :;J Presbyterian k On Friday, April 4, at 8 p m.. the Community Methodist : church and the Presbyterian ~hurch will hold a joint Good Friday service at the Metholist church. The' service will be conducted by the ministers of both congregations. The sermon. "What's Good About flood Friday?" will be deliver- •xi by Rev. Jack Mclntyre of he Presbyterian church. On Easter morning the Presbyterian church, which is meeting in the community barn at Eastwood Manor, will begin their church school. It • will start at 9:30 a.m. and will be for children from 4 through 1.2. The Easter service of worship will be at 11 o'clock. There will be special music . by a men's quartet and a women s' trio. The sermon topic J will be "Witnesses of the Resurrection." There will be nursery facilities for pre-sehool chil»% dren. St. Paul's Episcopal On Holy Thursday, there: they partake of the elements around a table set for twelve. The choir will, sing "Ave Verum" by Mozart. On Good Friday, those attending will gather in the Paul's Episcopal church a£ 7:30 a.m. The Good Friday service at T0:30 in the morning will consist of litany and penitential office. Saturday afternoon, there sanctuary at 8 o'clock for a I will be confession? between 2 union sefvice with the Pfes-! and 3 o'clock. byterian church. Rev. Jack j The Easter morning service Mclntyre will speak on "What's ! will be at 11 o'clock. | Good, about Good Friday?" I Bible Church 1§ Irma Blomgren will be soloist and the quartet will sing 'Were You There?" j (Continued on page 8) On Sunday, April 6, there VOTERS TO POLLS ON APRIL 8