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"V "Serving TBe Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" Volume 84 -- No. 44 -- 2 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. MARCH 5. 1959 16 Pages -- 10c Per Copy Musin' and Meanderfy tjlt isn't only the warmer weather that reminds us of spring, but -the other- things are hot always as pleasant. Our sleep was disturbed two nights last week, the first time by a common house fly which evidently survived the severe cold and came out of hiberna-; tfion to disturb everyone within hearing of its annoying buzz. When we turned on the light $ begin a search,- the little pest immediately went into hiding, only to resume his wild flight when we had begun to doze again. The second mild night attracted two belligerent cats somewhere in the vicinity of our yard. If anyone can suggest a more weird howl than that produced by a cat, we'd .Ifce to know. These feline creatures, like the fly, are- irritating in their method of procedure, becoming quiet until you are just ready to drop off to sleep, then entering into the loudest, most eerie howl one could imagine. Now we have only to wait for mosquito season to make things complete. And who was complaining about shov- #ling a few feet of snow on a quiet, peaceful winter evening? NIGHT IN HONOR OF GRAND KNIGHTS Easter Seal Goal Is $20,000 At an organization meeting following the recent kick-off luncheon, Mrs. Ruth H. Jacobs, Crystal Lake, McHenry county Easter Seal campaign chairman, stated that the 1959 goal is $20,000. "This is not an unrealistic figure," said Mrs. Jacobs. "Now that we have our own therapy center we halve been able to add to both personnel and facilities to offer a greatly expanded service to the crippled of McHenry county. But the fact remains our expenses have doubled. • "If everyone who joins us in this important cause will simply double his last year's contribution, we'll attain our goal." The fast melting snow and the puddles which result have evidently meant an invasion of private property. In front of the Donald Howard residence on John street, where a small lake existed, extending into the ^reet, a sign was posted which read "Private: No Fishing". Our good friend and colleague, Dave Ayers, tired of our complaining over relinquishing a second breakfast treat at the office during Lent, approached us with two sweet rolls which he * said could be stored in any convenient place until after Easter. These office Abends art a real help to " an empty 6tomach! Right now, legislatipn providing for unifcrrm state-wide observance of daylight saving time six months of Ihe year is before the state legislature and is receiving vigorous support from the state Chamber of Commerce. The measure, if it is ap- Hfcoved, would provide six months of daylight saving time, from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October. The state C. of C. estimates that nine out of ten people in the state now observe daylight saving time at least a portion of the year. The proximity of our own community to the Wisconsin £tate line made the situation tenfusing locally until last summer, when daylight saving time received a favorable vote in the nearby state. Even though the season for the time change was shorter than our own, the problem was relieved during that time of year when most tourists were travelling through both areas. yiJane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Blake of McHenry, had the distinction of being named "Nurse of St. Francis Hospital" at the recent c a p p i n g c e r e m o n y m a r k i n g completion of student nurses' six-month pre-clinlcal study. On Aug. 2 of this year, Jane will complete her training at the school. <£ln this. National 4-H Week, . le Plaindealer salutes the many local .young folks who are members of this fine organization. Look for the interesting display in local store windows, and remember to congratulate a 4-H member you might know for the outstanding work done during the past year. * ^FMcHENRY. .MEM OBSERVE EIGHTY YEARS OF SERVICE ,Eleven employees of the Illinois Bell Telephone company residing' in northwest Chicago and suburbs, including two from McHenry, are celebratservice anniversaries and have a combined total of 400 years on the job. Walter A. Sheahan of Lakeland Park, communications maintenance worker, has been with Illinois -Bellforty-five years. Included among those with thirty-five-year records is Robert MacClure also of the McHenry community. Kotalik Studio Photo Seven past grand knights of the local Knights of Columbus were specially honored at a meeting of the organization held last Thursday evening. Pictured standing are Grand Knight Arnold May of Richmond and Past Grand Knights George Larkin, Arthur Nelson and Leroy Welter of McHenry. Sitting, left to right, are Past Grand Knights Harold Knox of Crystal Lake and Clarence Anglese of McHenry, Rev. Fr. John Daleiden of Spring Grove, Past Grand Knights Edward J. Frett and Earl R. Walsh of McHenry. Harrison Bond Issue Approved • A comparatively light vote of 260 votes found a $78,500 school building bond program for Harrison school at Wonder Lake approved last Saturday. A total of 144 votes were in favor of the proposed structure and 112 were opposed. There were four spoiled ballots. The total amounted to about a quarter of the registered voters in the school district. With approval' of the program, construction is expected to begin in the near future, anticipating completion before the fall term begins. The expansion program is expected to take care of the needs of the community for several years, based on a census of pre-school aged children. The addition will include four new classrooms and other facilities. Funds will also be available to improve the heating and ventilation facilities of the present structure. Public Invited To PTA Discussion Meeting Next Tuesday, March 10, at 8 p.m., the Community P.T.A. Parent Education group will meet at the high school. Principal Marvin Martin and several faculty members will be present to explain the high school program and to answer questions. Anyone interested in the program is invited to attend this discussion meeting. CLEAN STREAMS GROUP REPORTS STATE WARNINGS District re%p orts were read when the McHenry County Clean Streams committee met at tne V.F.W. clubhouse Tuesday evening of this week. It was reported that letters from the stale had been rer ceived by violators in the Country Club area, regarding violations there. President James McMahon said later that he had received word from the city of McHenry stating that a sewer line was under consideration for that area, a move which would undoubtedly take care of the situation. Because of the heavy snow, many chairmen have been unable to observe violations as closely as desired, but a diligent watch was promised now* that the water is becoming fr£e of 4ee. - Mr. King and Mr. Weiss of Wonder Lake were present to ask assistance in checking reported violations in that area. It was announced that in the near future seals for boat toilets would be' distributed to boat dealers locally. It is possible that the sheriff's office will have a patrol boat in the area during the season ahead, which should provide a very effective watch over seal violations. Church Moves To New Home Soon HEADS REALTOR GROW Herbert Harrison of McHenry has been elected president of the McHenry County Board of Realtors, succeeding James Connell. COUNCIL in CAPSULE The deadline for filing nominations for candidates for the coming city election was Monday, March 2nd and no contests have developed. In ward one, William J. Bolger has filed for a full four year term after serving an unexpired term of two years. Charles D. Brown is unopposed for reelection in ward three. LYNN CHENEY IN TRAINING AS JET PILOT Lynn F. Cheney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cheney, is now serving at Whiting field, Milton, Fla., in the U.S. Naval Auxiliary air station. He has In ward two, Robert C. Newkirk is not seeking reelection. Glenn D. Dixon, who has previously served on the council, has filed and is unopposed in this ward. The city election will be held Tuesday, April 21. Notices will be published as provided in the statutes. Flood conditions in the area near #he new Junior High School are of vital interest to the council. Engineers have been notified to provide information for correcting the situation and an agreement with other taxing bodies is expected to result in the installation of adequate storm sewer. The congregation of Faith Presbyterian church is completing plans to move into its first church home, a one-story structure near the corner of Johnsburg and Lincoln roads, opposite the outdoor theatre. T7ie building will consist of a 125-seat sanctuary, with facilities for church school classes in the basement. Rev. Jack Mclntyre is the organizing minister of the young McHenry church, which now meets each Sunday morning at 11 o'clock in the business office of the Countrylane Home Builders in Eastwood Manor. The membership has been encouraged by evidences of local support, including a gift of fifty folding chairs and an American flag. Under the direction of Mr?., Hugh Locker of McHenry, an eight-voice choir enhances the service of worship each Sunday morning. Spearheading organization of the church is a steering committee consisting of Warren Krebs, Dan Mathes, Ralph Priester, and David Hadley of Eastwood Manor; Edward Oleyar and Frank Seebach of Holiday Hills; and Bert Reece and George Spindler of Sunnyside Estates. VISIT FORMER TEACHER Mrs. Mary Vycital of McHenry and Mrs. Marion Slavin of Hebron visited the Franklin school at Park Ridge on teachers' visiting day last Friday. They visited with a former teacher at Harrison school, Mrs. Marjorie Lathrop, who is now on the Franklin school faculty. Mrs. Kathryn Conway has been absent from her teaching duties at Big Hollow school because of injuries suffered in a fall on the ice this past week She sustained one broken and one cracked rib. HONOR m. MEMBERS WITH SPECIALAWARDS Business Man Given Honorary Farmer Degree Edward Haack, local Future Farmer chapter president, presided at opening ceremonies marking the seventeenth annual McHenry F.F.A. banquet, held last Thursday evening in 1 he Legion home. Wesley Bruce, chapter secretary, extended a welcome, with a response by Mrs. Arthur Stilling of Ringwood. Richard Smith, agriculture instructor, introduced special guests, and members of the freshmen and sophomore classes introduced their parents. Following the invocation by Rev. McChesney of Evanston, guidance counselor in the Ringwood and Greenwood Methodist churches, the large crowd assembled welcomed as guest speaker a former F.F.A. instructor, W. E. Pictor, now employed by a leading feed company. His subject, which proved of great interest to the boys and their guests, was on "Agriculture's Future." Make Awards , A brief summary of the calendar of events was given by Ed Haack, after which awards were presented by Clarence Anglese of the high school faculty to three members of the F. F. A. who had maintained high scholastic rating. The recipients were John Smith, Ed Haack and Gary Freund. Larry Stilling, chapter vicepresident, was awarded the supervised farming award by Mayor George P. Freund and Edward Haack received the De- Kalb award from Jack Fleming. Mr. Fleming, local implement dealer, was given the honorary chapter farmer degree, an award which came as a surprise to him. Red Cross volunteer workers remind the public that those not yet contacted will be called on in the near future to contribute to the fund drive. SEVERAL HURT IN AUTO CRASHES DURING PAST WEEK Former McHenry residents were injured in one of several accidents which occurred in this area during the past week. Andrew Butler of Forest Park suffered a broken collarbone and was taken to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, for treatment after the car in which he was riding rolled over last Sunday night. Mrs. Rose Landgren, now residing in Crystal Lake, suffered serious cuts on the foot. Mrs. Butler and Edgar Landgren were only bruised as a result of the crash. The two couples were riding in a car driven by Mr. Landgren, travelling north on Rt. 31 between Algonquin and Crystal Lake at 11 p.m. The auto struck some ice, went into a SDin and rolled over. A Winthrop Harbor woman, Sarah Hall, 23, suffered lacerations of the face and head injuries in a two-car, head-on collision which occurred last Thursday evening. The car, driven by her hus- J band, Alvie Hall, collided with i an auto driven by Rev. John Reuland an assistant pastor at St. Mary's church, on the Terra Cotta hill. According to state police, Fr. Reuland's car, northbound, skidded on the pavement and collided with the southbound Hall car. Fr. Reuland was treated by a local physician and released Hall escaped injuries. Charles Cole of McHenry suffered only minor injuries when his car overturned on Rt. 120, east of McHenry, last weekend. The application of Millstream Drugs, Inc.. for Class "C" liquor license was • approved at the meeting Monday night. finished his solo flights in the T-34 Mentor training plane and is on his way to completing his training as a jet pilot. The young man is a graduate of Harrison school and the McHenry high school. Lynn's address is Cadet Battalion, NAAS Whiting Field, Milton, Fla. The Cheney family, former W o n d e r L a k e r e s i d e n t s , a r e now residing in California. Mr. and Mrs. John Godtfredsen of Huemann's subdivision hsfve just returned from a month's trip by car through the South. While touring Florida, they stopped to visit Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kaiser, who are their neighbors in McHenry. DISCUSS PROPOSED SCHOOL A special joint meeting of the-.Johnsburg P.T.A. • and the school board will be held Tuesday, March 10, at 8 p.m. at the Johnsburg school for the purpose of discussing the proposed school addition. Unified Thinking On Parl& District Needed The park district program continues to grow in interest throughout the area, and more and more the voting public is asking questions relating to the formation of a district and its function in future years. Actually, a park district can be created with no expense to the taxpayer. It is to what extent the program is expanded that determines the amount of money needed, and this lies in the hands of the five park board commissioners, who are governed by state laws controlling the amount which may be assessed. Many communities have undertaken the project in its simplest form, which meansk approval of a park district, the election of a board, and the eventual purchase of land and equipment as a picnic area. Others have entered into a more extensive program calling for a recreational director to carry on a definite program of varied activities. Loyally, public opinion has expressed a number of views on the subject. A swimming pool has entered into the discussion, but even those most in favor realize that such a project would need to wait for a future date, unless it is undertaken independently of the park district. The park issue has been the subject for much thought and planning in recent years, but never has it reached the point of a public vote. If the real feelings of the community are to be known at the election planned for May, it is important that individuals and organizations unite their thinking on the subject in the weeks ahead and arrive at some agreement on a desired program. It seems fair to assume that a board of commissioners, working without compensation and for the best interests of the community, would try to abide by the wishes of the greatest number of people. To bring the park district issue to a vote before such a time of agreement would seem to be a mistake. Club Invites Public To Meet GOP Candidates The Republican Women's club of McHenry township extends an invitation to the public to attend their meeting March 17 at 8 p.m. at the V.F.W. hall to McHenry. The club is holding this open house so that people can hear the candidates of the township speak. Refreshments will be sef-ved in the^social period following the presentation of candidates. The club reports the Valentine's dance to be a success This is the one fund raising project for the year and the women are hoping to make it an annual affair. r*Bo ard Briefs At a meeting of School District 15, held Monday evening of this week, members put an okay on the expenditure of $6,- 700, found by Assistant Superintendent M. L. Schoenholtz, in a survey, to be necessary for furniture for the three schools next fall. This includes, desks, and many other items needed at Edgebrook, Junior high and Landmark schools. The drainage problem on the road running near Edgebrook and Junior high was discussed but action was withheld pending outcome of a similar discussion on the problem by the City Council the same evening. At the meeting, mention was made of the forthcoming election on April 11. At this time, in addition to electing school board members, residents of the district will be asked to approve a raise in the educational tax rate, as well as a bond issue recommended by the archiect at $400,000, for the construction of fourteen additional classrooms. Services of a bonding | house will be used. j Voting will lake place in four i locations, at the high school, I Lakemoor, McCullom Lake and Island Lake. J The same day, two board j members will be elected. *The | terms of Mrs. Walter Haug and j Wilfred Blake expire. Mrs. I Haug seeks re-election, but Mr. Blake will not be a candidate. , One petition has already been filed, that of Edwin Wittrock, and others are said to be in ciri culation at this. time. Terms run for three years. All petitions must be filed with the board secretary, Hubert Smith, twenty-one days before the election. District 156 Also on April 11, the voters of High School District ir>6 will elect two board members, to serve for' the same length terms. The terms of office of Arthur Stilling and Fred Marks expire this year and both are reported to be seeking re-election. To date, no' one else has filed petitions. PLANNING COMMISSION PLEDGES SUPPORT IF RIVER VALLEY PARK DISTRICT IS APPROVED IN MAY McHENRY WOMAN FALLS IN RIVER IN RESCUE ATTEMPT Mrs. Marie Curtiss of Hunterville Park had a 'narrow escape when she fell into the cold water of the Fox river last Friday morning as, she was attempting to rescue her pet chow dog. Mrs. Curtiss had called and asked firemen for assistance in getting her dog, which had broken through the ice in midriver. In the meantime, she attempted to reach the dog herself, pushing a row boat in front of her. The boat remained on top-of the ice, but Mrs. Curtiss broke through. The firemen received a second call, this time by neighbors, and arrived to assist Mrs. Curtiss, who by that time had managed to get into the boat. Afterward, they took the boat to the middle of the river andTescued the animal. NAME CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES COFC Set Postponed Installation For Tuesday, March 31 At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce board of directors, held this past week, it was announced that the dinner and installation meeting postponed because of inclement weather on Feb. 10, would be held Tuesday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wing 'n Fin club. At that time, Paul Oppermann of the Northeastern Illinois planning commission will be guest speaker. Newly elected president, Donald Doherty, made known members of newly appointed committees at the meeting. William Pries will act as chairman of the retail committee, to be assisted by Arthur Roth, Gene Adams and Mrs. Frank Johnson. The industrial committee will have Dan Creamer as chairman and Vaughn Jones as a member. The membership committee is made up of Dr. John Goetschel, chairman, and Joseph Kuna. At the meeting, the board voted in favor of endorsing a park district for the McHenry area. PANCAKE DAY Annual Pancake Day, sponsored by the Boy Scouts, will be held Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Legion home. Tickets are now on sale and the boys hope for the support of the public in a program which will benefit this fine organization. Future plans being made by , t h e s t e e r i n g c o m m i t t e e f o r the proposed River Valley Park district were discussed at a meeting of committee members and the newly formed planning commission of the city last Friday evening at the. city hall. The two groups discussed the v a l u e o f c o o p e r a t i o n on t h e project, and commission members expressed a willingness to give support if the park district is created'and five commissioners named at the May election. It was generally agreed that the creation of a district i6 all-important at this time so that desirable property might I be found which is still availj able and an option placed on I it. The subject of a pool came into the discussion, but even those most in favor of it feel that the formation of a park district is of prime concern now. Only approval of a bond i s s u e a t s o m e f u t u r e t i m e would make the pool possible. Offer Services At present, four men have consented to offer their services as park commissioners, without compensation. Terms of those put in office at the time the district is created would be two, four and six years. At future elections, however, all commissioners would serve for six years, which would mean that four experienced members were always part of the board. Edward Thennes, steering committee chairman, has petitions which are available to anyone who would care to seek the office of commissioner. At least one more candidate is needed. The proposed park district would have the same boundaries as the McHenry Township Fire Protection district. If approved by the voters, the park commissioners would have official authority to acquire land and proceed with the parti on a permanent basis. . The project has been up fW discussion for the past several years in McHenry. Many believe in the urgency of action b e c a u s e l a n d a v a i l a b l e f o r parks is fast disappearing. As land prices go up, the availability of land for such a district would become out of the question. Select Themes For Final PTA Meetings The Community P.T.A., which met last Thursday evening to hear Dr. Paul Misner speak interestingly on 'Teachers for A Space Age," ai?e planning ahead for the remaining three meetings before the end of the season. In March, music directors in the three public schools will discuss "Music in Our Lives and Our Children's", followed in April by a talk by John Sternig on the subject "Education for a Space Age." Four Soloists, Six Ensembles Win Top Honors In Competition Four soloists and six ensembles brought home blue ribbon medals from the annual district music contest held at Northbrook, 111., last Saturday in the most successful year enjoyed by local student musicians in some time. They will now be entered in state competition in Rock Island April 17. Soloists winning honors were Joann Smith, French horn, and Lois May, flute, both state winners last year: Joan Olson, flute; and Charlotte Hcuda, mezzo soprano. Lillian Choukasian, contralto soloist with the Chicago Sunday Evening club, judged vocal ensembles and gave both the girls' octet and girls' sextet superior ratings. A girls' trio also received blue ribbons Other Winners In the instrumental division, a flute duet, a flute trio and a saxophone duet rated tops in their classes. Making up the flute duet were Lois May and Joan Olson; flute trio. Joan Olson, Joan Blake and Karen Lombardi; s a x o p h o n e d u e f t , D o r o t h y Adams and Bruce Novak. The girls' sextet was composed of Carol Swanson, Lynn Buckie, Mary and Sue Etheridge, Beverly Spohr and Charlene Freund. The octet included Dolores Formella, Cathy Monahan, Lois May, Patty McCracken, Rosemary Heber, Janice CRYSTAL LAKE YOUTH COUMTY'S SIXTH FATALITY (Continued on page 8) A young Crystal Lake man, Anthony Cardella, 17, became the county's. sixth highway fatality of the year last Thursday afternoon at about 4:15 in an • accident which occurred on Country Club read, about two and one-half miles east of Woodstock. Robert Clemensson, 17, also of Crystal Lake, was seriously injured and taken to Memorial hospital in Woodstock. According to authorities, Clemensson was driving west when his car skidded off the road and went out of control on the muddy shoulder. In returning to the road, the auto skidded into the path of a refrigerator truck driven by Gilbert Connell of Elgin. The vehicles struck head-on, but Cornell escaped without injuries. Both the truck and car were badly damaged, and the engine of the auto was reported pinned against Cardella. The youths, both seniors in the Crystal Lake high school, were - en route to - Woodstock when the accident occurred. Clemensson's parents, who were in Florida at the time, returned immediately on learning of the accident.