The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" Volume 84 -- No. 41 -- 2 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 12. 1959 16 Pages -- 10c Per Copy A LOOK AT YESTERDAY Most of us are, sentimental enough to enjoy Valentine's Day each year, even though the gruff exterior of some folks prevent them from publicly admitting that the day even exists as anything, more than Feb. 14. . I ^Those who have long studied J the increasingly popular cus-1 torn of sending cards and gifts tell us that there really is no connection between observance of the day and St. Valentine, a C h r i s t i a n m a r t y r o f t h e Third century. The fact that his name is connected with the custom is believed to have come about through accident. jfThe longer the custom continues -- and it will probably go on for many centuries in the future -- the greater become the number and variety Of cards, all expressing iir one form or another the fact that we rate highly in someone's feelings. Anybody who would want to change such a pleasant custom would be a good candidate for the crew of the first l&ket ship. If you haven't seen this year's variety, you can't realize that there isn't a person on your list who wasn't given consideration when the cards were made. There are proper sentiments for mothers, fathers, children, aunts, uncles, cousins, teachers, friends, sweethearts, wives -- ad infinitum. r|kere are elaborate cards, simple cards, funny Kotalik Studio Photo Shades of "the good old days", wne-n you could buy a nickel cigar, and the same amount of money bought you a whopper of a candy bar, ramo to light this past week via an old issue of the Plaindealer. Zoe Rutherford and Bernice Rfcedeke, owners of Snug Harbor, and Cliff Jensen, bartender, are shown above, looking over a copy of th£ Plaindealer dated Thursday, June 14, 1934, uncovered in a wall recently during the remodelling of the building on East River road. Some of the advertisements of twenty-five years ago brought a smile to their faces. They found coffee at twenty-nine cents a pound, new cars selling as low as $670 and tires for $4.95. A shampoo and fingerwave could be Enjoyed for only fifty cents. Sure enough, these were "the good old days", but nary a line did the issue carry on the average pay check taken home in '34, a figure which may have gone a long way toward evening up the score. even a flavor. cards, and few with a sarcastic HARRISON DISTRICT 36 TO YOU ON S7&500 SCHOOL BOND ISSUE SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 28 Members of Harrison school It is interesting to note the'board, No. 36, appeared before contrast between the very' old fashioned, cherub valentines which very much resembled what we might have expected to receive a half century ago, and the less sentimental, but very practical kind. WIf yt»u W&rit "to ^how- someone they are in your thoughts, but you scorn the "mushy" type valentine, you may choose from a wide assortment. For instance, there is one picturing a hunter in the wilds of Africa, peeking from behind a tree, and the straightforward message, "I'm hunting for a valentine, let's go." Or you might ]||pfer the modernistic card, tne cover containing a man's face, grotesquely marked by numerous pairs of odd colored eyes and the fitting message, "I only have eyes for you." Having experimented with this kind on our owq card list, we may be able to save Rome friendships by passing along our own experience. Before mailing, give a serwis look at the person who will receive it. Can he laugh himself? Can he "take it" when others poke fun at him? If not, chalk up the purchase to "necessary expenses" and throw it In the waste basket. And under no circumstances send anything" questionable to your motherin- laW, especially the card flLh owing a fifty-year-old gramophone and the sarcastic observance, "I've heard that song before." McHenry friends of Angela Petesch will be interested in an article which appeared in a recent issue of the Los Angeles Examiner, sent to Mrs. Robert Thompson by Mrs. Corbel McOmber Wolfhope of In- Pbwood, Calif. A large picture showed Miss Petesch, daughter of a former McHenry (Jruggist, Nick Petesch, wearing an un- „^ual chapeau which won her the prize for "most humorous" hat at a recent holiday party of the group, an organization composed of women executives in the many fields of fashion. ^'Miss Petesch was well known for her column, Fashions by Angela, which appeared in a leading Chicago paper a few years ago. the Parent-Teachers meeting Tuesday evening of this week to inform residents concerning a forthcoming bond issue vote in the amount of $78,500. The election will be held Saturday, Feb. 28 and if approved it is hoped that ground may be broken as soon as weather conditions permit this spring. The proposed bond issue is asked so that an, expansion program may be undertaken and completed by next fall. With the present enrollment increase, it is estimated that over a five-year period, there will be an average of one new t e a c h e r a n d o n e new r o o m needed each year. At Tuesday's meeting, preliminary plans of the architect w e r e d i s p l a y e d , s h o w i n g t h e four classrooms which would be added to the south elevation of the new part of the school, which was constructed about five years ago. A faculty room and work room are also a part of the plans, as are a d d e d l a v a t o r y f a c i l i t i e s f o r the children. Two additional exits would be gained through building plans, and other safety measures would be included. Additional heating and venting of the present building would also be undertaken. Furniture and science equipment would be added, and the new building would also feature wardrobe and storage space. The average tax rate over the life of the bond issue has been stated "at .102 on each $100 assessed valuation. ,The average home owner with an assessed valuation of $4,000 would pay about $4.08 a year or thirty-four cents a month for the improvements. CHARLEEN FREUND "TOP-NOTCHER" IN NATIONAL ISSUE Congratulations are in order for Miss Charleen Freund, a Los Angeles Fashionj senior in the local high school who was chosen as the "topnotcher" for February in an article featured in The School Musician, a national magazine. The "top-notcher" for the year is chosen by members of the Modern Music Masters. Charleen, treasurer for the local high school chapter, has played piano for nine years, cello for four years, bass clari- Last week a local young lady said she was sure it was a robin she heard outside the I net for three years and bass window one snowy morning. She was promptly informed to forget it before people thought Pe young lady might be "hearing things". Then came a mild weekend drum for two years. This is her fourth year in band and orchestra and she has been a member of the pep band for the last two years. Charleen also has sung in a-cappella and a brave harbinger of spring. choir, girls' chorus and is a (Continued on page 8) (Continued on page 8) WORLD DAY OF PRAYER The Community Methodist church of McHenry cordially extends an invitation to all Protestant churches to unite with the Women's Society of Christian Service for the annual World Day of Prayer service on Friday, Feb. 13, at 11 a,.nv in. the .chusqii, , County Financial Report On Tuesday of this week, the board of supervisors approved the January report of County Treasurer Harry Herendeen, which showed a slight trend upward in the fund for general purposes. Plan For Big Legion Evojit For the second time in history, the first since 1935, McHenry county will be host to the annual convention of the second division of the State Legion. Kishwaukee American, Legion post, Marengo, will welcome what is expected to be the1 largest gath?ring Of Legionnaires in county history on July 12. The last, and only, previous division convention held in the county was in Harvard in 1935. The origin of the second division dates back to the late twenties and is the largest of the five divisions in the state. It comprises four districts, the tenth, eleventh, twelfth and thirteenth, including seventeen counties. The tenth is made up of Lake county, the eleventh. "Sf McHenry. Kane, DuPage and Will, the twelfth of Winnebago, Boone, DeKalb, Kendall, LaSalle and Grundy and the thirteenth. Jo Davies, Stephenson, Carroll, Ogle, Whiteside and Lee. Robert Becker, commander of the Marengo post, is busy setting up committees and planning for a parade to be held in conjunction with the event. YOUNG MUSICIANS ARE ENTERED IN DISTRICT CONTEST PARK DISTRICT V ! VOTE TENTATIVELY |SET FOR MAY 2 When the park district planning grOup met on Tuesday afternoon of this week, plans were tentatively set for an election on May 2, at which time voters would express themselves on establishment of a park district hi the area, as well T he dedication service for as electing five men to serve the new Alliance Bible church! as park commissioners. No exfor Sunday.-. Feb. DEDICATION SERVICE AT NEW CHURCH Rev. Thomas To Give Sermon At Feb. 22 Program MANY AREAS WITHOUT ELECTRIC POf ER. PHONE SERVICE DURING STORM: REPORT FEW ACCBENTS TESTING PROGRAM GIVEN AS GUiDE TO 'TEEN-AGERS is planned For Sunday, 22, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon at the church, 408 John street, according to Pastor Charles Hallock. The program will begin with an organ prelude by Mrs. Lois Dresdow, followed by an invocation by the pastor. Rev. \\ right of the Wonder Lake Bible church will be present to read scripture and offer a prayer. Another guest on the program will be Rev. Samuel Stows, former local pastor, who will speak to the assembled group. A welcome will be given by Mayor George P. Freund and there will be vocal solos by Mrs. Ethel Hallock. Sister Florence Mary (Julia The dedication sermon will Cecelia May), daughter of Mr. be given by Rev. C. R. Thomas, i and Ml's- Ii"vm May of 119 district superintendent, who j Washington street, pronounced will also offer a dedication The entire out-of-doors tool? on the appearance of a fairyland Wednesday morning as a | bright sun shone on ice laden branches and wires, but the Students from Junior high i beautiful scene took Place only school took the annual tests | a[ter &]mo^ forty-eight hours given to eighth graders at the °f- sleet an? snmv which played high school last week. The havoc ,vvlth P°wer, and tests were in English, algebra, phono 1,nes and Poles and left peiiditure of money would be involved in this election. The group also decided at this weeks meeting to name ' science and general intelligence,! the organization River Valley j designed to serve as a guide! phone service and electric P<.»rk District association. It j to help pupils select those|power' would cover the territory with- ! courses in which they will be: McHenry was not hardest in the McHenry Township Fire ; most successful as they enter of the county. Some port- Protection district Members of the planning group in attendance were John Locze, Edward Thennes, Ralph Bennett, William Bolger, Carol Bolger and LeRoy Olsen. Sister Florence Takes First Vows high school. The testing program is under the direction of Clarence Anglese and assisted by Miss Rita Wolbert, both members of the counselling department of the high school. Results will be helpful on Freshman Night, planned for the near future. McHENRY 6IRL HONORED BY prayer. The Christian and Missionary The Illinois Grade School Band association. District 6, will hold the annual Solo and ensemble contest this Saturday, Feb. 14, in Forest Park. The McHenry Junior high school, Paul Raasch, director, has entered twenty-six soloists and three duets. The boys and girls are hard at work in anticipation of the event. Soloists entered include Kathy T h o m p s o n , f l u t e ; M e l o d y Losch. Diane Chobot, Steven Marchi, Alan Olsen, Susan Prawl, Barbara Lorch, Nancy Lockwood, Eileen Homo," Ronald Vycital, Judy Palmbach. Barry Leibsohn and Evan Gladstone, clarinets; James Hans, Fred Cooper and Sara Borchardt, alto saxophones; Harold Eurich, Ricky Burns and Trey Covalt, trombones; (Continued on page 8) Karen Thompson Selected From Large Field her first vows in the Congre- j OPJ Crfll[TC gation of the Sisters of the|^""™ JvwU I Holy Cross at St. Mary's No- Alliance has had over seventy-1 vitiate, Notre Dame, Ind., last three years of service and min- week. istiy for Christ. It was found-] Sister Florence Mary and her ed under the leadership of the'novice companions will cont in- Presbyterian clergyman. Dr. A. j ue their religious and scholas- Karen Thompson, 16-year-old B. Simpson The local congre- tic training either at the mo- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vergation is a branch of the on-,ther house or in other houses, non Thompson was one of six_ g.nal society which not only bf the congregation. ! toon Girl Scouts selected to has work in the United States a private ceremony in | represent Sybaquay council at and Canada but an extensive the chapel of the novitiate. I the Senior Girl Scout round-up missionary program which in-1 fourteon candidates, having1 to be held next July at Coloclurtes twenty-two mission j completed their initial train-1 rado Springs, Colo. The young ... .. . . lie-Ids of Jhe world, with a jngi the profession of l.ulv, chosen from an original hosPltal- asking that the specof <00 foreign mission- temporary vows. The ' ^"T'- ions of the Popular Grove and Chemung communities found themselves without power at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning and were still minus service Wednesday morning. Power Shut-Qff In general, the electric power shut-off was not as great as trouble with telephone lines. Most of the electric failure in this community was caused by transmission line trouble between Algonquin and McHenry. Because of ice, a switch failed. and several times when the laborious task of repair was accomplished, another switch went out. The power shut-off Wednesday morning was caused by wires falling and arcing in trees, at which time they burned. Only the north part of the city was affected. When the Public Service company realized that the transmission failure might continue to give trouble over a period of several hours Tuesday, they called the McHenry . ... -- Rev. t field of twenty-four, had a furanes and about _.000 national^ James Shaughnessy was cele-lther honor bestowed on her by workers. brant of the Mass and received being named leader of one of I lan For Convention j the vows of the Sisters. I the two patrols, each including Another important event of1 _th e l- ocal church is the an.n .u a, l.: a 1in9E516! grad,u a.t e ofr the Mc- missionary convention, which; tT .. . . , .w. ilnl kb e hu elud in Mn/r ctHt enry A* pril'; HenrJy Communityj hi&g h school. 2* and 3 One of the speakers at that time will be Miss Astrid Pearson, who has completed two terms of service, having spent much time in Ecuador. Another will be Rev. William Carlson, who served in several parts of the world, including the Tibetan border and Siam. The former McHenry girl is'eight girls from a wide area. The girls were chosen after engaging in a rigorous training .....program, ..over Jhe past several months. Selections were based on original appli- REMIND DRIVERS OF DEADLINE FOR LICENSE DISPLAY Most Supervisors, Assistants To Seek Re-election In April It has been made known this week that most of the supervisors and assistants whose terms expire this spring will seek re-election in April. Only two of the present board whose terms end will not be candidates again, Math Schmitt of McHenry township and Charles May of Burton township. Lively races\ are anticipated in several towhships, including McHenry, where two slates of candidates have filed for office. LeRoy Smith, who is now serving as assistant supervisor, is seeking the regular supervisor post. On his ticket, running for the assistant posts, are Walter Dean and Albert Adams. The second ticket finds Michael Schaefer seeking the post of supervisor, with Carl Hallstrom seeking re-election as assistant and James Althoff also running for an assistant position. Charles Miller is a candidate for re-election as highway commissioner on the same ticket. With a change in announcements that Supervisor Carl Wittmus of Dunham township is npt retiring but will seek reelection it is*learned that in the interim, two new candidates placed their names in the field. They are Frank Ross and Earl Thomas. No announcement of opposition was announced up to midweek in Dorr township, where Supervisor T. F. Nolan is seeking re-election, as are his two assistants, Augustus Maxwell and Mary Yates. Other Candidates Other supervisors seeking reelection are August Ruth. Riley; Elbert Kingsley, Alden; Wilbert Russel, Seneca; John Vanderveen, Hebron; and George Janak, Algonquin. Several will run for re-election as assistant supervisors. Feb. 16 is the last date for filing for office for the April 7 election. At the April meeting, a chairman will be selected. Mrs. James Mraz Dies Suddenly In California PROMOTED IN RANK Motorists not displaying 1959 plates on their vehicles by midnight next Sunday will be subject to arrest. That's the word from Secretary of State Charles F. Carpcntier. It was disclosed this week that almost half a million motorists had not yet obtained McHenry residents have new licenses, with only a few learned of the unexpected days remaining before the dead- j death Feb. 4 of Mrs. James F. line. Registration passed the His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mraz. who died of a heart at-, 2,500.000 mark last week, an Adolph Eschenlohr, of Shali- lack in California. She had increase of about 260,000 over mar subdivision have learned been a summer resident of the number of vehicles registerthat their son, Wolfgang D. Pistakee Bay for many years.:a' 'his time last year but "Whitcy" Eschenlohr. has been; Survivors include two daugh-!stm Jar below the estimated promoted to the rank of first : ters. Mrs. Norbert Hollenbach | number being operated, aclieutenant. j of the Bay and Mrs. Mark j cord,n^ to the state official. The young man has " been j Wicks of Chicago; also two j stationed in Zweibruecken. i grandchildren. j Germany, with the Air Force, The body was returned to! since last August, serving with! the Drake Funeral home in the 6901st special communica-; Chicago. Services were held tions group. i Monday afternoon. The Public Weighs Demands Of Progress Sometimes we become so engrossed in our own communities and the many demands made upon us as we continue to grow and progress, that we tend to overlook the fact that we are not alone with our problems. At some date in the near future. School District 15 is asking voters to approve a .21 increase in the educational rate from .96 to 1.17 on each $100 assessed valuation in order to adequately meet expenses of operation. The board has deemed it necessary also to ask approval of a bond issue to construct fourteen additional classrooms. Preceding the local request for funds were tax votes held last Saturday in both Grayslake and Libertyville. The Grayslake voters approved a $96,000 bond issue for new classrooms in an element ary district, and the proposition in a grade school district in Libertyville received an O.K. for an increase of the educational fund tax rate from .65 on each $100 valuation to .86, and to increase the transportation tax from 2 to 10 cents. Grafton, Algonquin and Nunda township residents will go to the polls next Saturday, Feb. 14, to express themselves on formation of a hospital district. If approved, work will soon begin on a new sixty-bed hospital to serve the three townships. These are only a few of t he many projects undertaken in the line of progress in this area. In our immediate community, residents may I eel fortunate that leaders have proceeded with caution, asking support of only those projects which have been deemed in the best interests of the greatest number of people. The faith of local voters in the wisdom of these progressive moves has been gratifying. Future months and years will doubtless see the need for much study and thought on the part of those whose duty it is to continue to plan wisely for the future, and also for the many more who xmust make the final decision on acceptance of these plans. 300 Present At Scout Banquet National Boy Scout opened last Saturday i with a gala father and son ban- ! quet at the Wing 'n Fin lodge, j attended by about 300 Cub Scouts. Scouts, Explorers and their fathers. i The guest speaker was Chief ; "Little Bear," who gave a , very interesting lecture on the ; history of his tribe and Indian : customs in the past and present. Others who took part in : the program were Star Scout | Fred Durrenberg, .master of ceremonies; Second Class Scout Larry Schurer (161), welcome; i First Class Scout Bob Rodde, (162) invocation; First Class i Scout John Bailey, (131) injduction of M.C.; Lee Armour I (161), benediction. I Patrol yells were by First Class Scout Kenny Ow^is and Second Class Scout Mark Las- j kowski; den yell leaders. Billy Davidson and Greg Green; songs, Eagle Scout Jim Kirk, i and trio, Lance Parks. H. Stinespring and Bruce Novak, former Boy Scouts. | All who attended will long j remember this event. ! NOVEL PROGRAM j The McHenry Woman's club will feature a "Luncheon is | Served" program, followed by I cards, at the Friday, Feb. 13. '.meeting at 1 p.m. at the Le- I gion home. Members are re- I quested to make up a foursome and enjoy a delicious luncheon ' and a pleasant afternoonn. ial generating unit used in emergencies be kept on hand in case of repeated trouble. A number of hospital personnel, remained beyond regular hours to assist with accidents caused by falls, etc. Some local churches started lenten rites - without.. lights or organ Wednesday morning when the north part of the city was left without power for several hours. A report from the telephone company early Wednesday afternoon disclosed that direct trunks between Woodstock and Marengo and between Woodstock and Union had been out since morning and service had not been restored at 2 o'clock. It was possible to make calls between those points only by routing them through other cities. Lines Down In this area, 125 poles were reported down, as well as 200 individual lines. Crews of workers were brought in from Elgin and Barrington and service was mostly restored by that evening. A heavy wind Monday evening aggravated the situation and caused more poles and lines to fall than might have occurred if the night had been calm. No widespread trouble was reported in McHenry, with only cations of the girls, evaluation of the trainers, personal interviews and the girls' own selections. Points considered in the J selection were ability to get Week! along with others, camp skills, night willingness to work, leadership; an occasional line down. ability and many others. j Most county schools were Varied Activities i closed the entire day Tuesday, Karen, a junior in the local but busses managed to get stuhigh school, is a straight "A"; dents into McHenry with only student, student leader of G. i minor delays. However, class- A.A., vice-president of the Fu- j es Were dismissed a few min- (Continued on page 8) (Continued on page 8) SCOUT BANQUET SCENE Rudy Bryant Photo Pictured at last Saturday evening's Boy Scout dinnvr. a highlight of the local observance of Boy.Scout Week, are Fred Durrenberg. who acted ' ;rs master of ceremonies: Chief George Young Bear, speaker of the evening; Robert Rodde and his father. E. Rodde. WARRIORS PIN DOWN SHARE OF CROWN L«