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'fc: ' Wmmmn J. 4>. PLAINDEALER "Serving The Chain-b-Lakes Region Since 1875" Volume 84 -- No. 30 •-- 2 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 25. 1958 16 Pages -- 10c Per Copy IM iwlMli % m - - * ,1 I % m mmi ms;m»5 "" A-, :.• ; HONOR TEAM AT KIWANIS BANQUET and . .*• MeandetM lllii In anticipation of the bounteous Thanksgiving dinner most of us will be enjoying, we can't help but give some thought to the expanded waist line which is sure to result from it. AThey say eating in excess is often a nervous habit, but it that's true, it seems the worry would counteract the calories. It doesn't. Fall, especially, seems to be the nonnal time to put on Weight, probably because the season for recreation, with its strenuous sports, suddenly ends and the long, lazy evenings Jttad to a yearning for that roack which eases the pain of a poor television show. % Another reason might be the increased social life which seems this year of 1958 to be in full sway. Where it will end we don't know, but whereever it is, we are sure it will find our waist line expanded at least two inches. Newspaper folKs must often represented here and there at events which consistently bring forth the most tempting tidbits, none of which we seem to have the willpower to refuse. After losing weight a few years ago, we faithfully stepped on the scales at the most opportune time (morning) minus the accouterments which |^e skinny folks manage to assemble before ascending the small machine. When the weight began to climb a few weeks ago beyond a mark designed by ourselves as "danger," we knew the time had come for action. Our friends like to help (?) and one In particular, a linotype operator we call "Mac", C«r fit to aid the canse with diet the likes of which we have never seen. Monday's fare consists of nothing worth mentioning until dinner, when we are allowed a pigeon thigh and three ounces of prune juice, the latter specifically marked to be used to gargle only. Tuesday's piece-de-resistance includes a doughnut hole (with- (jtit sugar) for lunch and two jellyfish skins for dinner.' Ahd so the week goes, with a half dozen poppy seeds on the Wednesday menu; three eyes from Irish potatoes (diced) on Thursday; fillet of soft shell crabclaw on Friday and two lobster antennas for Saturday. Sunday's dinner is topped off with a tossed paprika and £jpver leaf salad and aroma of CTnpty custard pie plate, with the following footnote: "All ineals are to be eaten under microscope to avoid extra portions." ' We're giving Mac credit for giving the aforementioned "menu to us in the right spirit, and hope our friends will accept in the same spirit our own invitation to use it as they see Ht but only after they have enjoyed a hearty holiday dinner. CHURCHES PLAN THANKSGIVING RITES IN CITY Parishioners Are Invified To Attend Special Services Of special interest to many folks at the golden wedding celebration of the Peter M. Justens Sunday was a fiftyyeai> old copy of the Plaindealer which carried an account of their wedding. Although yellow with age, it brought back of-a vary^tappy-'day in 1908 when this couple exchanged vows. K. A. F. McHenry churches are planning for special services in which the faithful of the various denominations will offer special thanks on the holiday Thursday, Nov. 27. A t S t. Mary's Catholic church, Masses will be read at 6:45, 7:15 and 8 o'clock, with special prayers of Thanksgiving to be recited. St. Patrick's Catholic church will have four Masses that day, at 7:30, 8, 8:30 and 9 o'clock. The community is invited to the special Thanksgiving service to be held at the Community Methodist church Thursday, Nov. 27, at 9 a.m. Rev. Jack Mclntyre of Faith Presbyterian church will preach on the subject. "Use Them or Lose Them". Choirs Perform Members of the Presbyterian and Methodist choirs, directed by Glenn Welty, Will provide Thanksgiving music. A special offering will be taken for C.R.O.P. Each dollar received will provide transportation costs for shipment of at least 300 pounds of surplus food to needy people overseas. Members of St. Paul's" Episcopal church will have two services. The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the church, one mile south on Green street in McHenry. The same service will take place at 7:30 a.nv at the Church of the Holy Family in Fox Lake Hills. Zion Lutheran There will be one special Thanksgiving service at Zion Lutheran church this year, at 9 o'clock on Thursday morning. The Alliance Bible church will have a Thanksgiving eve service at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening, Nov. 26. ATTEND CONFERENCE 19-YEAR-OLD IS KILLED BY SHOTGUN BLAST These eleven officials and alumni of the McHenry high school participated in a conference on school-university relations at the University of Illinois last week. It was sponsored by the Illinois Secondary School Principals' association and the university and was third in a pioneering series to concentrate on the teaching of English. The principals, counselors and English teachers conferred with their former students now in the university for suggestions and also regarding methods to improve high school preparation for college work. Left to right, in conference, are, sitting, Zelinda Bennett, Andre Larson, Counselor Clarence Anglese, Principal Marvin C. Martin, Shirley Lewis and Helen Olson. Standing are John Perry, Bob Thompson, Gary Vogt, Roger Benson and Joe Stoffel. McHenry Couple Writes Vivid Description Of Life In Germany There is something pleasantly nostalgic about the Thanksgiving holiday and for this reason it is most timely to share with friends a most interesting letter from a young McHenry qouple temporarily making their home in Goeppingen, Germany, due to the dictates of Uncle Sam. Duane and Doris Bauer Andreas had been reading in the Plaindealer about the hula hoop craze in McHenry, which had not then reached Germany. However, in recent days they have found large racks filled with them in front of a department store in Goeppingen, evidence that the cra2e has cleared the boundariesofa continent. The couple tells of an enjoyable stay overseas, but add that they are missing the conveniences which we take for granted, namely, such items as refrigerators, electrical appliances, central heSt, etc. Speak Little German The Andreases live with a middle-ajfed German couple and thus are getting a first hand knodwledge of German living. Although the McHenry couple speak only little German and the other pair no English, they manage to make their needs understood. It is interesting that only one room in the home is heated, the living room. Meals are Fatal Accident Occurs Near Island Lake The second' fatal accident of the current! nunung season occurred Saturday morning, Nov. 22, about 10:30 o'clock when a 19-year-old Chicago youth, George McMillan, 19, of 2014 Kildare avenue, lost his life. He died in Condell Memorial hospital, Libertyville, a short time after he was wounded by a blast from a shotgun at Porten's subdivision, west of Island Lake. According to sheriffs deputies, McMillan was hunting pheasants with Richard Craemer, 22, of 2142 N. Kosner avenue and Vernon R. Sahlin, Jr., 21, of 3547 Medill avenue. McMillan went through a fence three feet high, followed by his companion. . Craemer is reported to have ,=*Tbro&i9fr Ms gun before" going through the fence and closed the breech on reaching the other side. The gun discharged accidentally and a blast struck McMillan in the back. The wounded man was taken to a physician's office in Wauconda and then removed by ambulance to the hospital, where he died shortly after arrival. The shooting was termeel accidental and no charges were placed against Craemer. BURGLARS TAKE MONEY, CAR AT SMITH GROCERY About 500 cartons of cigarettes and $200 in change were taken from the Art Smith Grocery and Market, east of the river, sometime late Friday night or early Saturday morning. Part of the money was in a cash register and the rest in a hidden bank bag. Entrance to the store was gained through a rear door, toot content with the quantity of merchandise obtained, they also entered a nearby garage, loaded a car belonging to the store owner, and drove off. Outside lights which remain on throughout the night were still in operation Saturday morning. However, the intruders had removed the dome light of the car so that they would not be detected while loading the car. (Continued on page 8) BREAK IN KOUNTRY KITCHEN The Kountry Kitchen at Lilymoor was broken in Thursday evening and fifty dollars worth of merchandise, including cigars, cigarets and pens, was taken. Entrance to the establishment, owned by Hartwell Bowlby, was gained through the back door. Go to church Thanksgiving. I OFFICE PATRONS ADVISED BEST METHOI10 INSURE HOLIDAY REACHING I1STINATI0N Postmaster Ray McGee, remembering the splendid cooperation last year in mailing packages and cards early, is hoping for an equally pleasant season this year. He adds that labeling cards for "local" and "out-of-town" delivery was a great help and enabled employees to deliver mail at the local office before Christmas. The continued help of the public along these lines and a check to be sure the name of the subdivision is a part of the address, also the complete address for all rural patrons, will do much to see that all mail is delivered correctly and on time. Use Labels The labels for "local" and "out-of-town" separations will shortly be delivered to all boxes and are available at the main office and station. Mail for distant states should be deposited in advance of Dec. 10 and local greeting cards not later than D#c. 16 to assure delivery before Christmas day. To further help the mailing public in their continued good CHORAL CLUB TO PRESENT ANNUAL HOLIDAY PROGRAM (Continued on page 8) Tickets went on sale this week for the annual holiday program to be given by the McHenry Choral club. This year's presentation will be in the high school auditorium on Saturday and Sunday evenings, Dec. 6 and 7, at 8:15 o'clock. The choir and soloists will open the program singing well known sacred music behind a lighted altar railing and against an ecclesiastical background. They will conclude this portion with Fred Waring's "Song of Christmas" with narration by Ferol Tomlinson. Another part of the program has been planned for the young in spirit and will include the appearance of Santa Claus, who listens to the chorus' vocal requests for the holiday, concluding with the well known "Twelve Gifts of Christmas". T h e f a m i l i a r " H a l l e l u j a h Chorus" by Handel will conclude the program. Twenty-Four Days Remain To Shop At Home For Christmas It's beginning to look--and feel-- like Christmas, with frosty mornings reminding us that before many days have passed, all holiday shopping must be completed. As a matter of fact, there are just twenty-four shopping days remaining before you will be able to pat yourself on the back as you look at the gift list and say, "Well done"! Your McHenry . businessmen have been planning for many weeks in anticipation of the holiday shopping period, and have done everything in their power to make this annual chore as pleasant and easy as possible. They hope (and we think have a right to expect) to have the patronage of every local resident for the simple reason that they are offering quality merchandise at prices comparable to anything offered in metropolitan areas. We feel they have many other reasons which might be offered to encourage your shopping at home. Most of them are well known and shouldn't require repetition. An article in a leading national newspaper recently caught our eye. It told of the idea of one city's leading civic organization concerning the best and fastest way of becoming a ghost town. First of the several items was one x which read "Tell everyone you meet that you never buy anything at home; the merchants are a bunch of crooks, robbers and cheats." While the statement is somewhat - exaggerated, any local businessman can only think that something is wrong when his own friends and neighbors feel that they must travel to buy. The article continued to state that it's hard for one person to do it, but if you keep at it, eventually you'll get some converts, resulting in a Ghost Town. On Dec. 4, a special two-Color red and green supplement of the Plaindealer will carry hundreds of attractive gift ideas offered by McHenry merchants for your holiday shopping. The supplements will reach 10,000 boxholders in the McHenry area. Be sure to read these helpful suggestions for your Christmas list, then Shop at Home. Conduct Skin Testing In City The McHenry County Tuberculosis association is sponsoring a skin testing clinic in the McHenry schools. Permit cards are being sent to the parents of first grade students at Edgebrook, St. Mary's, St. Patrick's and the Lily Lake elementary schools, as well as to parents of the high school freshmen and food handlers. The elementary students will be given the tuberculin test on Tuesday, Dec. 2, and high school students will receive the test on Wednesday, Dec. 3. This is part of the Tuberculosis association's program and is financed entirely by the sale of Christmas Seals. Mrs. Claribel H. Naylor, R.N., McHenry c o u n t y t u b e r c u l o s i s n u r s e , stated that all students who react to the test, as well as their contacts, will be offered a free chest x-ray. She urges all parents to sign the permit cards and return them to the school. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Murray of Mundelein were guests in the Duke Adams home Saturday evening. FAMED FOOTBALL PLAYER, COACH GUEST SPEAKER; G. S. PEDERSEN TOASTMASTER FOR FALL EfiNT CAR HITS UTILITY POLE AS LIGHTS BLIND DRIVER A driver and three passengers were injured in a one-car accident which occurred about 10 o'clock Saturday evening on the blacktop road just south of Johnsburg. Harry Chrisman of Wonder Lake was driving when he became blinded by the lights of an oncoming car. His auto left the road and struck a utility pole. Injured besides Chrisman were his wife, Agnes, who was reported to have suffered two broken hips; Daniel Torpey and his wife, Jessie, of Chicago. Mrs. Torpey sustained bruises of the leg and head injuries. MAKE FINAL DISTRIBUTION OF 1957 TAXES Next Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. marks the event of the eleventh annual football banquet. It is a Kiwanis event held to honor the McHenry Warriors and the cheerleaders. ^ During the program, the out- * yiiMiii Final distribution of 1957 taxes, payable this year, has been mailed from the office of Treasurer Vernon W. Keys. Together with the three other distributions made, the total represents 95.42 per cent of all taxes charged. The distribution amounted to $7,349,543.28. The percentage, according to Treasurer Kays, is one of the best records of tax collection of any county in the area. Also being distributed at this time are back tax collections in the amount of $10,452. 51. The best record was established by Riley township taxpayers with 99.67 per cent. Alden ranked second with 98.14 per cent. McHenry had 93.23 per cent and Nunda, 91.58. Others were as follows: Dunham, 98.13; Greenwood, 97.34; Marengo, 97.37; Hebron, 97.7; Dorr, 97.7; Dorr, 96.71; Algonquin, 94.27; Chemung, 96.66; Hartland, 96.66; Coral, 96.32; Grafton, 95.81; Richmond, 95.37 Burton, 93.62. Shop early for Xmas. COMPLETE TRAINING WILLIAM WILLER Marine Pfc. William G. Wilier, son of Harold Wilier of Lakemoor, finished four weeks of individual combat training Nov. 20 at the vMariane corps base, Camp Pertdleton, Calif. The course included the latest infantry tactics, first aid, demolitions, field fortifications and i advanced schooling on weapons. JAMES E. CHRISTIE Army Pvt. James E. Christie 19, son of Mr: and Mrs. Ernest M. Christie, Route 3, McHenry, recently completed eight weeks of basic combat training with the second armored division at Fort Hood, Tex. He. i^ a 1958 graduate of Tomah (Wis.) high school. standing player for the 1958 season will be honored. His name is withheld until the night of the dinner. Guest speaker is Deral Teteak, assistant Coach of the University of Wisconsin. He ii a 1953 Wisconsin graduate Id physical education and was appointed assistant coach on March 6, 1958. Gains Fame Teteak, nicknamed "Little Buss", gained lasting fame in the memory of Wisconsin football fans as a member of the famed "Hard Rocks" of the 1951 season, starring as a linebacker on the defensive platoon. He was a regular in 1949, 1950 and 1951 and capped his senior year by being named to the All-Big Ten and All-Midwest honorary first team and to a second team berth on the Chicago Tribune's All-Players All-American squad. His greatest collegiate football thrill occurred in the 1951 Pennsylvania - Wisconsin game when he scored a touchdown from his line-backing position on defense by recovering a Penn fumble in the end zone. Teteak played in the North- Suburban Shrine game at Miami, Fla., following the 1951 season; he also played professional football with xhe Green Bay Packers for five seasons. George S. Pedersen, president of the McHenry Township club, is toastmaster for the evening. Tickets may be purchased at White's Men's shop or at the high school office. Others Recognized In addition to the Warrior team and cheerleaders, who are being especially honored at the banquet, a number of others, whose efforts were not as conspicuous, share credit for making the games enjoyable. During the football season, Ron Smith acted as sports ^Titer and statistical wizzard. Don Howard announced all of the games,- while Ralph Bennett photographed movies of the home games. Jack Vick and Jack Thomas acted as scoreboard operators and Paul Yanda led the fine marching band. The pep club contributed also, guided by Miss Glabowicz, Miss Sturtz and Dick Smith. Kathy Mclni erney led. the sph ited-^group J and aided in building enthusj iasm. I (Continued on page 8) YOUTH DIES IN HUNTING ACCIDENT -- - y I