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? ?& 'Wv • 'Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" Volume 84 -- No. 23 Sections * McHENRY, ILLINOIS*' THURSDAY. MAY 15,1958 20 Pages -- 10c Per Copy; A There are times when a newspaper office is the most inspiring place in the world to work . „ . and then there are other times, mostly in the t w e n t y - f o u r h o u r s a f t e r t h e JKtpers reach the streets. •Now we know that ninetynine per cent of our readers are kind, understanding folks, but even some of this percentage fail to realize the^many hazards of the trade in our attempt to please. This is particularly true when one's disposition has been pushed to the point of nastiness by routine occupational aggravations. 4^In an occasional free moment we Bit back quietly and make mental notes of our troubles. It gives us a pick-up just to know that we are able to manage a smile when called upon. ' You may not believe it, but the subject of animals versus humans has even become a subject for gray hair. Periodi- [I calls are plaintive pleas "please ask summer residents not to buy pets just for the summer vacation and then a b a n d o n t h e m i n t h e f a l l . " O t h e r c a l l s s u g g e s t r a t h e r Strongly that a firm reminder i^&rding dogs invading the property of others might do some good in encouraging their o t h e r s t o t a k e a c t i o n . T h e n there was the indignant per- «L|n who observed that animals eemed to be more prominently featured on our pages than humans. , J=;. Now we like humans and we l i k e a n i m a l s t o o , b u t bave found from experience that there are no complaints from the latter, which accounts for sometimes playing favorites. Another subject forconcern times is the amount of publicity accorded this or that in* dividual or organization, when all the time we have done everything but count the words to try and treat everyone tbie same. Some folks have a naturally aggrieved tone and infer that "It must have been done on purpose." These are the moments when one wonders if «s worth the effort. Any number of misunderstandings can result from typographical errors, and usually do. Most folks greet them with a chuckle, but the wo^st mistakes always happen to the people who you know will be the first to call and suggest subtly that you send the typewriter back to school and, by innuendo, add a P.S. that you «company it. To try to please more people, as well as to get more information on a number of subjects on the front page, we often resort to our prerogative of "continued oh page 8." Most of the time this is a happy -.compromise for the many who ask for front page coverage, but assure as death and taxes is the certainty that the name «at ends up on the back page longs to- someone who doesn't read past the front page and cqnsiders anything else a personal insult. In contrast are pur "person- ' als," which usually contain all small items Usually associated with such' a column. Occasionally a few lines help close a front page column and you m i g h t t h i n k t h i s w o u l d make <j|>meone happy, but it doesn't fljways. As often as not we learn that one of pur readers has failed to notice it and has asked spmeone we know, "Why can't that paper ever get things in right." And we believe tbsy mean it. /} Heads fpr stories are another source of discussion. There in people who are sure we hut a bigger heading on one ^krticular story than another |tast as an act of discrimination, while others are sure we had some ulterior motive in making one head "blacker," as they describe it. We can vouch for some - -gray hair on our head as ,a result. When the scales .start showing the effects-- Well, we'll probably be so Jiappy to lose some weight J^hat we won't bother to complain one bit! CUB SELECTS MUSICAL SHOWNUMBBS TO BE FEATURED IH SRRW6 PR06RAM THIS Wffl(END On Saturday and Sunday evenings of this week, May 17 and 18, the McHenry Choral club will present its annqal spring concert, featuring songs by the entire group of fifty voices, as eastern, hotel, where members of the cast perform .musical show tunes which have been favorites in the various periods of their production. In "The Spirit of Yester- Elvera Justen and A. G. Lakeberg, attired in the costumes of another era, prepare for a special number in the spring program. well as solo and ensemble numbers. The program will be given in the high school auditorium at 8:15 p.m., with tickets available at the door or in advance from club members. The club's four selections in formal arrangement will include "South American Fantasy," "To Thee We - Sing", "Dark Water" and "The Creation". -. . - The stage will then be transformed into a scene outside an daj/' the chorus will sing "Big, Wide, Wonderful World" and there will also be "I'll Follow My Secret Heart" by Mary Ann Wegener, "Papa Won't You Dance With Me" by Betty Sarner, "Let's Take An Old Fashioned Walk" by A. G. Lakeberg and Mervin Loper and "You're Just In Love" by Dorothy Hollander and-Tom- Russellr plus ensemble members*. , In thr^arTttWtties," fea- (ContinUed on page 8) Chad * S track By Truck David, 6ryear*qld ;sbn <jf Mr. and Mrs. PauY Cooper, who reside on Rt. 120, west of Mc- Herfry, narrowly escaped death or serious injury in anaccident at his home last Thursday afternoon about 4:15 o'clock. It is believed the youngster was walking beside his bike on a Vide driveway which leads from the highway to a large garage. Unaware of his presence, his father backed a semitrailer truck out of the building. An employee of tbe Coopers who was driving on the highway noticed the boy and called for him to get out of the path of the truck. The warning came too late, however, and David and his bike both fell beneath the truck. His father heard the boy's cry and found the child beneath the truck, the tire having parsed over a part of his body. The distraught parent rtished hjs son to the McHenry hospital where he was found to be suffering only from braises and shock. He was released on Saturday. There are three other Cooper children, Steven, Phillip and Annette. Report Cooperation In Auic Dealers' Campaign Reports from local auto dealers, after only one week of their "Ycu Auto Buy Now" campaign indicate that the public is cooperating to make it a success. Sales have been repbrted increased by several auto dealers. Six local dealers are taking part in the campaign, sincere in their belief that a steppedup program of sales will be of real benefit to pur own community, and if carried out on a larger scale, to the entire ntf? Uon^ They are encouraged at the resepttendf Th^ gehertrpdiblifr and hope their cooperation will, i continue. / HOLD RECEPTION AFTER SERVICE AT ST. PAUL'S The Right Rev. Gerald Francis Burrill, Bishop of Chicago, confirmed a class of six persons presented by Father Fish, vicar of St. Paul's Episcopal church, on Sunday, May 11 during the regular service of holy communion at 11 a.m. The woman's auxiliary acted as hostesses at the reception in th^ parish house which followed the service, at which time the entire congregation had an opportunity to greet Bishop and Mrs. Burrill personally, and to welcome t h e new members of St. Paul's church. This was the Bishop's f i r s t v i s i t a t i o n t o t h e new church. INSTALL NEW WSCS OFFICERS AT FINAL MEET The Plaindealer was represented at the very elegant X' (Continued on page 8) Mrs. Edgar Nardi will be installed as president when the Woman's Society for Christian Service of the local Methodist church holds its final meeting of the season Thursday. Mav 15. Rev. J. Elliott Corbett will be speaker of the day, his subject being on the W:S.C.S. theme for the year, "Till Christ Shall Dwell in Every Heart." A light luncheon will be served at noon, with Mrs. H. II. Vaupell as chairman. Denies O'Brien of Crystal Lake will sing several selections, accompanied by Mrs. ' Harry Stinespring. Other officers to be installed in addition to Mrs. Nardi are Mrs. Ben Francke, vice-president; Mrs. Clarence Keim, recording secretary; Mrs. John Varese, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Charles MacCallum, treasurer; Mrs. Bert Roach, assistant treasurer; Mrs. John Allan, promotion; Mrs. Alvin Benoy, missionary education; Mi's. Clinton Claypool, cochairmen; Mrs. Vaughn Jones, social relations: Mrs. Harry Lundy. local church activities; Mrs. Leonard Nelson, student work; Mrs. James Ambrose, c h i l d r e n ' s w o r k ; M r s . J o h n Thomas, youth work; Mrs. A. (Continued on page 8) FOUNDB'S DAY RECALLS EARLY •tv ONE OF CUTS OLDEST FIRMS When Pries Certified Food Market holds a Founder's Day sale in the week ahead, old timers will renew memories, and new residents will, learn of the early days in McHenry's business history. The special sale period marks the fortieth anniversary of the Pries family in business locally, making William Pries, Sr., officially retired but still actively associated with the market, one of the city's oldest business men in years of service. Mr. Pries came to McHenry from W^uconda in 1918 after five years spent in operating a store thepe. He purchased the business on the corner of Green and Elm streets from Charles G. Frett, taking an option on the building and later purchasing it. Old timers will remember that the old opera house, then one of the popular entertainment places of the community, was located above the store. Entrance to the movie house, owned by John Smith, was or. Efm street. Many will recall the piano playing of Ben Thonneson. which was always featured before movie time. The opera house mPved about 1920 to the site of the present theatre, later becoming known as the Empire movie house, but the market and food store continued in operation on the same site. Many Changes Lajer years found the Knights of Columbus renting the second floor and even more recently, there Were offices and apartments, made on that level. Many will recall that the McHenry postoffice once claimed a part of the Pries building as its home, sometime in the 'twenties, located in the portion which is now the beauty shop. During the forty-year period. the structure was remodelled five or six times, the most recent taking place within the (Continued on page 8) McHENRY YOUTH IS UNIVERSITY KING CANDIDATE. Robert Pintozzi-pf McHenry, a sophomore at Northern Illinois university, is aihpng sixty king candidates for the university's annual May fete celebration May 23 and 24. Primary election will select two freshmen, two sophomore two junior and twelve senior candidates who w»ll be on the final ballot May 21. The king and queen of the "May fete will be elected from the senior group, while pthers will form the royal court. $7,900 REALIZED FROM COUNTY'S CANCER DRIVE McHenry county's cancer fund drivq is well under way and is proceeding at a good oace, according to Mrs. Frank Howard, Jr., county finance chairman. However, she says she would like to have the drive (entirely completed by May 15. Marengo's drive was finished first with a total of $619 turned in; rural Marengo collections amounted to $90: Fox River Grove. $382; Crystal Lake and Nunda township combined. $1,906 (exceeding their quota by $600); Hartland $131.65. The total amount turned in, to date, is $7,900 according to lklrs. Howard. Mrs. J. W. McCulloh, county chairman of the Cancer society, says .tint several films about cancer are available for loan. Clubs of the area are mvited to place the showing of a film on one1 of their programs. The pictures are in sound and color and are sixteen millimeter in size. One of these films, "The Other City", dramatizes the manner in which cancer cells grow, spread and kill. "Man Alive" is an ani- URGE SUPPORT OF "CLEAN-UP" WEflllHCITY Track To Make All Pick-ups On May 22-23 It is clean-up time and the City of McHenry has designated next week as "Clean-Up Week" in the city. It was originally, planned to carry out this program the second week in May, but plans had to be changed and the mayor and City Council are now very anxious for the cooperation of all residents in doing everything possible to make the city look spic and spatx before Memorial Day. Most people go into a spring house cleaning program each year. In many cases a check of homes and other buildings results in removal of fire hazards. n»e Council joins with the many residents who are anxious for vacant lots and alleys to' be kept clean at this time and especially through the summer months when _tjretra diseases are most prevalent. Each year complaints reach the Council regarding improper care and disposal of garbage. It has been pointed out that garbage must be wrapped and placed in covered cans. A special check will be made on business places handling food. Covers must bq tightly secured and cans must not have holes that allow seepage onto the ground. •Each year some vacant lots aiv allowed to grow into unsightly and insect- infested plpts. Cooperation of property owners^ and tenants is earnestly; sought rather than the unpleasantries of law enforcement (Continued on page 8) $he citjr truck will make pfck'-ups "next Thursday and Friday, May 22 and 23, of rubbish placed on the curb. It has been a general rule that city employees will not remove ashes or garbage ands will not enter private property for the Clean-Up Week program. The success of Clean - Up Week rests with each individuals It is highly desirable that children* join their parents in this program which is designed not on'y for the beautifying of our city, but also for the safety. health and general welfare of the inhabitants of the city of McHenry. Queen Reigns At May Crowning The beauty of last Sunday's weather provided a perfect setting for the annual crowning of •he Blessed Virgin Mary in an i m n r e s s i v e c e r e m o n y w h i c h took place at 4:15 p.m. in St. Patrick's church. Kathleen Callaghan, w*io was selected as queen by her classmates to crown the Blessed Virgin, was attired in a white bridal outfit. Sh<» was assisted bv Maryellen Nye and Joan O'Halleran. with the following eighth erade girls forming her court: Kathleen Conway, Nancy Cusack. Judith Meineke. Barbara O'Brien. Patricia O'Malley, Georgiann Posthuma and Je»n Wiles. The cross bearer, Samuel Baldino, and four acolytes. James Meyer. Roger Thompson, Kenneth Martin and Michael Mc- Enely. led the procession consisting of the children from grades 1 to 8. into the church. Th?> queen carried the crown for the Blessed Virgin on ,a oillow, the four streamers being held by four little, girls from first grade, all attired in white. They were Nadine Estis, Mary Martin, Pamela ahd Thelma Walters. The children sang hymns in honor of the Blessed Mother and recited can act of Consecration and the rosary, which was led by the queen and her court. A short talk was given bv Rev. Fr. William Collins, followed by Benediction. Sp 3 Harold E. Walter, son of Ernest Walter, recently arrived at Camp McCoy, Wis., from Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., for duty as a personnel specialist. He entered service in October of 1956. SAYONARA" THEME IS SELECTED FOR '58 JUNIOR PROM The theme of "Sayonara" has been chosen by the junior class of the local high school for Jmeir 1958 prom, which will bejneld in the high school gymnasium next Saturday evening, May 17. Chairmen are Jill Gustafson and Harry Byrne. The huge room will be transformed into a delightful setting which will feature in the center a large bridge and two pools of water, surrounded by flowers and ferns in keeping with the Japanese setting. Two teahouses will be part of the scenery on the sides of the gym, with tables scattered here and there around the room. Pretty servers in Japanese kimonas will add authenticity to the theme. After midnight, the 200 couples will travel to the Wing, and Fin lpdge fpr several heurs pf professional entertainment sponsored by the local Kiwanis clubs and V.F.W., in cooperation with the senior class. The memorable evening will be climaxed by breakfast at the V.F.W. clubhouse, served by the auxiliary. COUNTY LISTS $161,425 IN SALES TAX COLLECTION McHenry Ranks Third In Total Amount Realised Saies tax collections during March in McHenry county amounted to $161,425.77, it was revealed this week in a report from the'state revenue department The largest amount came as the result of food sales. the total being $42,676.74,. followed by automotive With $&7,- 953.49. Crystal Lake topped the list of county • cities with $35,- 448.28, followed by Woodstock with -$29,657,99, and McHenry with $24,796.04. Other cities report the following totals r Spring Grove, $613.24; Union, $854.57; Wonder Lake, $1,670.76; Johnsburg, $627.78; Island Lake, $223.44; Lakemoor, $1,427.80; Alden, $296.02; Algonquin, $3,- 857.49; Cary, $5,004.39; Chemung, $195.63;' Fox River Grove, $2,489.28; Harvard. $12,- 387,94; Hebron, $1,573.13; Huntley, $3,786.26; Marengo, $ 1 1 , 6 6 8 . 5 3 ; R i c h m o n d , $ 2 , - 605.95; Ridgefield, $549.74; Ringwood, $552.24. Others L.lsted There were 1,406. taxpayers listed, the highest number being in Woodstock with 170. Crystal Lake was second with 168 and McHenry third with 162. In addition to food rnd automotive sales, others which brought in good sized amounts in sales tax included general merchandise, $9,423.59; drinking and. eating places; $13,- 826.59; apparel, $3,270.69; furniture, etc., $4,914.52. "Hie March collection, based on February sales in the state totalled $22,316,186. McHENRY RECEIVES $4,351 IN HALF CENT SALES TAX McHenry received $4,351.34 as their share i>f the one-half cent city sales tax collected on business transactions during February, collected in Mar.ch. Other county Cities report the following money received: Woodstock. $5,280.80; Crystal Lake, $5,339.61; Harvard, $2,- 333.57; and Marengo, $1,892.86. NOTICE Vehicle license tags must be displayed on windshields. Dog licenses are past due and should be secured in the city clerk's office. A pplice drive will start soon and tickets* will be issued to those who have failed to secure or display licenses. City of McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wilson, Mrs. Grace Pankinin, Waukegan and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Blanken, son Tommy of Dundee were Sunday gUests in the Henry Scholtz home. IMPORTANT NJSMESS MATTERS BEFORE COUHTY SUPERVISORS RE6ARMN6 TB CARE. COUNTY HOME MOTOR BURNS AT REINBOLDT HOME IN EARLY MORNING The Howard Reinboldts were provided a scare early Monday morning when they awoke about 5 o'clock to find the house filled with smoke. Firemen were summoned at' once and found a blower motor had burned out on the furnace. No damage was reported. Members of Station 2 at Johnsburg were called to extinguish a grass fire at Chapel Hill subdivision Sunday afternoon. MOOSE SPONSORS BIKE INSPECTION SATURDAY, MAY 24 The MbHenry lodge of the Moose, in another function aimed toward assisting young folks, is sponsoring a bicycle safety campaign to be held at the city hall in McHenry Saturday, May 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. All of those interested are asked to bring their bikes to be inspected by the chief of police, Joseph Grobel. Upon passing the inspection, the young people will receive an appropriate reflector tape for their rear fenders. Mothers and dads are encouraged to see that their youngsters take advantage of this free inspection next week Saturday so that they may have bike safety stressed to them. DAVID FAIRCHILD DIES UNEXPECTEDLY IN NEW MEXICO McHenry friends were shocked to leam of the unexpected death Sunday, May 11, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, of David Fairchild, 46, who, resides southwest of McHenry irt the Bull Valley area. Survivors include the widow, Elizabeth; two daughters, Joy Lynn and Sandra Lee; and a son, Gary Lewis; a son, Kenneth, preceded him in death. Other survivors are his mother, Mrs. Mazie Fairchild; four brothers, Lyle of Mundelein, Herbert, Wallace, Frederick and a sister, Mrs. Ida Reavely, all of Grand Rapids, Mich. He was a member of Avondale Lodge 921, AF & AM and Medinah Temple. The body was brought back to the Peter M. Justen & Son chapel in McHenry, where Rev. J. Elliott Corbett will officiate °at last rites this (Thursday) afternoon. Masonic rites will be conducted.. The board of supervisors, in monthly meeting- Tuesday of < this week, learned thSt Lake county has agreed to continue caring for tuberculosis patients from McHenry county until such time as the biU reaches ' a point where they can no. longer carry the load. At that time, tl^ir only re- ' course is to enter judgment against the McHenry board, , which will then allow that group to enter funding bonds. This action will result in the levying of a tax to take care of TB patients even though the public defeated two such proposals within the last two . years. However, this levy will only take care of expenses in arrears. , Since patients who are released still need medicines and doctor care, this amount must be .assumed at the present by the -various, townships. The , board hopes to bring the issue before the public again at an election 4 in November and should it meet with approval this time, all expenses for patients, as well as after-care, will be taken tcare of in this manner. County Home Problem Another important item of j business to come before the supervisors was announcement that a bond issue approved by county voters may not be ade- ;; quate to meet state requirements for the construction and. remodelling project at the county home. Hie $285,000 bond issue was approved at the time of the April primary. Of the total, about $10,000 was designated for remodelling the east wing, an amount the state now informs the homecommittee will. be :inad&quat&<: to meet state standards. Several alternatives Dvere presented Tuesday, one for $65,000 which would increase the life of the building to about twenty years and qualify it for a state license. A third calls for $70,000, adequate funds to construct an entirely new . building, the latter is favored by Chairman of the Board Hto» ley H. Mackeben. • The possibility of selling the Class property in Woodstock, recently left to the county, was v also discussed. It Was estimated this would bring about $65,000. No action was taken and the issue turned over to the state'B attorney. Supervisors did approve the sale of the $285,000 county home bonds. Sealed bids will be opened at 10:30 a.m. June 10 when supervisors meet for regular session. Observe Clean-Up Week. WED FIFTY YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Adam Brand of Wonder Lake will observe their golden wedding anniversary Saturday, May 17. The Brands are the parents of two daughters. Mrs. Violet Kelley and Mrs. Kathleen Zastrow, of Chicago and five sons, Sheldon of Flint, Mich., Ronald of Chicago, William of McCullom Lake, and Arthur and Kenneth, who dwell in Wonder Lake with their families. The family circle also includes seventeen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mrs. Brand was born in Denmark, Feb. 13, 1889, while Mr. Brand first saw the light of day in Belfast, Ireland, March 11, 1882. They were married in Chicago by the Rev. BroVvn of Grace Congregational church May 17, 1908. The couple purchased a home in McCullom Lake>fii, 1945, where they resided until 1951. They were forced to*- sell the country place they loved and moved back to Chicago because of illness. During the next two years, they lived with their daughter and family, the Kelleys, The lure of country living was more than they could bear, SO another place in Wonder Lake was purchased and this is where they now reside. Mr. Brand was employed by the Chicago Tunnel company for thirty years, until his retirement some years ago. -UP" WEEK