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MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" V<jpme 84 -a No. 46 -- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. MARCH 19. 1959 18 Pages -- 10c Per Copy We think it's carrying St. Patock's day just too far when soxSone goes tampering with the city's electric stop and go lights. Driving north on Green street Tuesday afternoon, only the green light flashed. So I Hear might tell you it's just ah Irish gremlin responsible, but we think the city clerk just might have been interfering a bit himself. peaking of the day of the Irish, even those of us with non-Irish names were honored last Tuesday when Colleague Marie Sullivan Yegge arrived at work with four green carnation corsages for the ladies. The only thing we haven't figured out is how such a loyal Irish lass ever acquired the name of Yegge without putting UP^ fight to make Bart change his^to Sullivan--or maybe she did! There are a few hundred cynics who tell us that the calendar is going to slide right past next Saturday, March 21, and that spring will arrive later at its own discretion. Looking ahead on this bright St. Patrick's day, we're optim£ ic enough to believe the March lamb will arrive this weekend -- and remain for awhile. A couple of our colleagues probably won't admit it, but the blarney was as thick as the shamrocks this week Tuesday when the Irish honored St. Patrick. ^ was only after these many years that we learned the origin of "blarney" and its association with the Emerald Isle. It seems that when the castle of Blarney was besieged by the English, the lord of the manor concluded an armistice with the English commander. He promised to surrender the old homestead to an English garrison iri Cork.Qp a,,cej&ain ap4 tfW Englishman waited politely for the terms of the armistice to be fulfilled-- and waited-- and waited. The Lord of Blarney held him off with promises and flattery until the commander became the laughing stock of the court of England. The name "blarney" ironically took its place in the English language a$a synonym for sweet talk. The Plaindealer was pleasantly surprised last Friday afternoon by a brief visit from Editor and Publisher Lowell Nye of the Harvard Herald, a former McHenry boy who detected the printer's ink in his veins at an early age. His appearance proved timely its coincidence, for at the "vvee9rr y moment he opened the door we were reading a line from our "Twice Told Tales" of forty years ago, telling of a talk given by his late father. Prof. A. E. Nye, high school superintendent in McHenry, on "Cooperation." The talk spearheaded a meeting designed to form the city's first Parent- Tocher association. Of primary interest among the ladies these days is the prospect of a spring shopping tour in preparation for an early Easter Sunday. The 1959 season is anticipated generally with a good deal more enthusiasm than the previous year, due principally to the fact that the sack dress suddenly left the fashion Hit Parade. In fact, it exists at all only because mi-lady's closet is filled with an assortment which they are altering with miscellaneous belts and other gadgets designed to change their appearance. Looking back in history, we find that fashion is fickle, and its head has been turned Xv everything from bunions mid belts to politics and even the winds of chance. 'Tis said that when Albert cast admiring eyes on a Scottish peasant girl dressed in a red flannel petticoat. Queen Victoria ordered a red flannel petticoat for herself and began the fashion typical of her reign. The guillotine left its mark in the Titus coiffure, cut very c^se at the back, with the front arranged in loose ringlets. A red necklace was won and sometimes a red shawl, to complete the effect. Another hair slyle__was--in^ itiated by accident when the wind blew off the hat of Duchess of Fontanges at a roy- (Continued on page 8) ROTARY PUNS FOR FOURTH ANNUAL BANQUET APRIL HONORING HCHS ATHLETES McHenry's Rotary club is making final plans for the fourth annual sports banquet, which will be held Thursday evefting, April 2 at 7:30 o'clock in the high school cafeteria. The dinner will honor members of the M.C.H.S. wrestling squad, basketball team and cheerleaders. Guest speaker for the evening will be Douglas Mills, athletic director at the University of Illinois. An advanced ticket sale has been arranged since the popularity of the successful basketball team this year indicates, an even greater number will be desiring tickets than in the past. They may be purchased at the Plaindealer office, from Earl R. Walsh, at Mark's Sporting Goods store and at the high school. Award Trophies A highlight of the evening will be the awarding of two travelling trophies, one to the youth who scored the highest percentage of free throws for his basketball team this past season, and the other for the high point man on the wrestling squad. Each member of the team will receive miniature basketballs, each member of the squad will be given medals, and cheerleaders will receive miniature megaphones. Sports enthusiasts who wish to honor 1958-59 athletes for the last time are invited to be present. PURLIC MEETS CANDIDATES AT TUESDAY MEETING A large crowd was in attendance at the V.F.W clubhouse Tuesday evening of this week as the McHenry Township Republican Women's club 'introduced members of the two parties running for township of- ... • -- Representing the Independent party Were Michael Schaefer for supervisor, Jim Althoff and Carl Hallstrom for assistant supervisor, and Chuck Miller for road commissioner. Also present representing the Peoples party, were LeRoy Smith for supervisor and Albert Adams for assistant supervisor. Walter Dean, also a candidate for assistant, was unable to be present. Each man gave a short talk on his qualifications and on the duties of the office which he seeks. A tasty lunch was served at the close of the evening. Earl Sonnemaker Named To University Staff Earl Henry Sonnemaker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Sonnemaker of Rural Route 1. Trivoli, was recently named halftime assistant in the Agronomy department of the University of Illinois College of Agriculture. Sonnemaker is doing research work in corn breeding and genetics. He was graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in agronomy in February of this year. The young man is the husband of the former Mary Hogan. MARVIN WENCK HEADS COUNTY EDUCATION GROUP A local man, Marvin Wenck of Harrison school, Wonder Lake, was elected new president of the McHenry County Education association, at the annual Institute Day neld March 13 at . Woodstock. Carrie Hage of Richmond was named first vice-president and Milton Derr of District 10, Woodstock, second vice-president. Among four members elected to serve three-year terms on the executive ^committee was Reno Bertellotti of McHenry, principal of the Junior high. Guest speaker of the day was Dr. J. Martin Klotsche, who emphasized that education is, and always has been, related to the purposes of the society which supports it. He added that American education must provide leaders at the top, and also an educated citizenry at the base. He continued by stating that the first task of schools is to uncover new talent which is creative and inspired. He added that it is equally important to have informed citizens who are capable of making important decisions. DECEMRER SALES TAX NETS $8,620 FOR McHENRY City sales tax on December retail sales netted thirteen municipalities in the county $33,- 330.70, according to a report of the Illinois department of revenue. This is an increase of $11,560.82 over the previous figure and a record high for one month in McHenry county. McHenry ranked third with $6,620.44, topped only by Woodstock with $8,680.66, and Crystal Lake vtfih $7,260.70. Others included Lakemoor, $53.19; Sunnyside, $36.22; Richmond, $620.47; Island Lake, $200.74; Marengo, $2,573.27; Hebron, $410.30; Huntley, $722.27; Harvard, $3,502.01; Cary, $1,629.60; Algonquin, $1,- 010.12. Ordinances providing for the imposing of a tax have been adopted to 1,041 municipalities. DR. A. L. HAYDARY ASSOCIATE OF LOCAL DOCTOR Announcement was made this week by Dr. William A. Nye that Dr. A. L." Haydary will be associated with his office in the future. Dr. Haydary specializes in obstetrics and gynecology. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois and served his internship and residency at St. Luke's hospital, Chicago. He was with the Army in Okinawa, where for two years he headed the obstetric and gynecologic department of the base hospital. Later, he acted in the same capacity in a Massachusetts hospital. Dr. Haydary resides in Woodstock. Support the Easter Seal campaign. REUNION IN BELGIUM It was a joyous reunion in Belgium when Henry Sompel of Johnsburg arrived in his native country in February after a period of fifty-five years in which he was away from his family. Mr. Sompel made the trip by plane, remained about six weeks and arrived home last Thursday. His family was unaware that he was making the trip until he walked into a book store operated by a niece, who was probably the most surprised young lady in all Belgium when he revealed his identity. Pictured standing are the four brothers, Fred, Henry, Rene and Frank Sompel, and sitting, center, is their sister, Marie. The photo was taken during the reunion in Belgium last month. Transient Admits Depot Break-in , Unable to convince authorities of his sincerity regarding knowledge of a break-in at McHenry's Chicago & North Western railroad depot last Thursday morning, a transient was questioned and finally confessed to the very act that he had brought to the attention of police. Stanley'Schneider, the transient, contacted McHenry police Thursday morning, stating that he left the depot about 12:30 o'clock, to see if he could obtain a ride on his way to California. He told of returning to the station at 2:15, when his attempts to hitch hike were unsuccessful, and found a window broken. Local police turned him over to the sheriffs office, where an investigation of Schneider revealed . that he had been discharged Feb. 27 of this year, after serving a four-year sentence in the Iowa state penitentiary. Further check by Police Chief Joseph Grobel disclosed the heel print of a shoe, which matched that worn by Schneider. Upon questioning by a detective for the railroad, Schneider confessed and was held in .county jail. Rep. McConnell Speaks For Medical Society The next meeting of the McHenry County Medical society will be held at Memorial Hospital for McHenry County in Woodstock on March 19, starting with dinner at 7 p.m. State Rep. A. B. McConnell of Woodstock will be the guest speaker. His topic will be "Legislation, the Legislature and the Doctor". Also, there will be a movie - illustrated p r e s e n t a t i o n by D r . J o h n Schneewind of the Illinois Research hospital on "Injuries of the Hand." There wall be reports from the medical ethics committee and the by-laws committee. HIGHLANDS TO SET SEPARATE PHONE EXCHANGE McHenry And Fox Lake Calls To Re Made Toil-Free Illinois Bell Telephone company has filed a tariff revision with the Illinois Comrperce Commission in Springfield which, when effective, will establish Pistakee Highlands as a separate exchange. Manager R. C,. Zahn said the change will be made effective April 19v About 250 customers will be i!n the new exchange. Toll Free Customers will be able to call both McHenry and Fox Lake on a flat-rate (toll-free) basis, according to the tariff filing. Construction of considerable outside plant equipment was required to make the new exchange possible, according to the manager. Substantial amounts of wire in cable were added to the area, in addition to changes needed in the central office at Fox Lake. SET DATE TO LET CONTRACTS ON SEVEN DAMS Gov. William G. Stratton last week set a target date of late summer for letting of contracts on seven dams which he expects can be constructed during the next biennium on the Fox river in northeastern Illinois. This is part of his program to add water for recreational purposes in the area. The governor said he planned to include cost of the projects in his budget to be presented next month. The governor made these statements after the Commission for the Development of the Fox River had made a detailed report which indicated wide support for the governor's program. He commended the com- Hold First Rite In New Church This Palm Sunday will be an especially joyous one for Faith Presbyterian church members, for it will mark their first worship service in the new church home at Johnsburg and Lincoln roads. A ten-voice choir will sing two selections, 'Ride On! Ride On!" by Scott, and Fauer's "The Palms." Rev. Jack Mc- Intyre will preach on the subject "Jesus the King." drawn from the eleventh chapter of the Gospel of Mark. Thursday of Holy Week Faith church will join with the Community Methodist church in a combined worship service at 8 o'clock in the evening. Rev. Mclntyre will officiate in this fecial commemoration of the Last Supper. VOTERS' LEAGUE TO INTRODUCE CANDIDATES (Continued on page 8) A reminder is given that a candidates' meeting sponsored by the League of Women Voters will be held Tuesday, March 24, at 8 o'clock at the McHenry Community high school auditorium. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the men who will be elected to operate the township government. Candidates from seven tdwnships who are running for supervisor, assistant supervisor and road commissioner wii' be present. The public is extended a cordial invitation to meet these men. Attend church services during Holy Week. AN OPEN LETTER To All McHenry County Tax Districts and Their Respective Officials The object of this letter is to alert the elected or appointed officials, as the case may be, to a situation with reference to assessed values which was unknown at the time the 1958 tax levies were certified to the county clerk. In this 1958 quadrennial reassessment year for all real estate, the McHenry County Board of Review has made a sincere effort to insure the application of the adopted standard percentage of value, for all seventeen townships. Because of the existence of wide variations in the ratio of assessments to value between townships in prior years, the application of a firm policy has resulted in substantial increases of total assessed values for certain individual townships. (As much as 40 percent in some instances.) In reviewing the tax levies certified to the County Clerk for 1958, it was found to be common practice for public officials to ask for many more dollars than their legal rate limitation would permit them to receive. (As much as 600 percent in some instances.) This practice, although not to be condoned, docs not become alarming unless there is a substantial increase in the assessment base. The existence of the above two factors may result in forcing the taxpayer to contribute many more dollars for certain specific services than was anticipated or actually needed. For the above reasons the McHenry County Board of Review is asking that each Tax District levying in excess of what its legal rate limit would produce in 1957, review its own demand for tax dollars for 1958, and voluntarily instruct the county clerk to extend a Tate which will not produce more dollars than were received last year. If there are circumstances which would be in conflict with the public interest in this action, we ask that a 10 percent increase be considered as maximum. Any tax district wishing to revise its 1958 request for money, must certify an "amended" tax levy to the County Clerk prior to April 1, 1959. BOARD OF REVIEW JOHNSRURG SCHOOL ROND ISSUE VOTE NEXT SATURDAY Voters of District 12 (Johnsburg area) will go to the polls Saturday, March 21, to vote on a proposed $225,000 building bond issue. The polls, located at the Johnsburg public school and Sunnyside Community hall, will be open from noon to 7 p.m. If approved, building will start soon on an addition which, would include eight classrooms, kitchen, two-lavatories, office, all-purpose room, lunch room and teachers' room. The present enrollment of 331 is expected to jump to 680 by 1963, necessitating the call for approval of the bond issue. The P.T.A. of District 12 sanctioned the proposed building program after a meeting with members of the board. WOMAN INJURED AS TRAILER HITS AUTO HEAB-OH Ruth B. Palmer of Griswold Lake has been confined to the McHenry hospital since Sunday night, when she suffered a compound fracture of the right leg, a fracture of the left leg, a concussion and severe lacerations of the head and face in an auto accident. The crash occurred on Rt. 176, two miles east of Wauconda. Authorities reported that she was driving west when a twowheel trailer, loaded with an organ, broke loose from a car driven by Violet Fleming of Gurnee, which was eastbound. The trailer swerved across the highway and crashed head-on into the Palmer car. A car driven by Harold Meyer was reported sideswiped by another auto about 10 o'clock Saturday night. Damage to his vehicle was about $200. The sheriff's office investigated. Church To Worship In Theatre Easter A special Easter morning worship service for members and friends of the Community Methodist church will be held at , the McHenry theatre oxx Sunday. March 29, at 11 a.m. The senior choir, under direction of Glenn Welty, will provide special music. The Easter message, entitled "Life Eternal," will be given by Rev. George W. Martin, pastor. There will be ample parking nearby. Hold Annual Retreat At Mayslake April 3-5 The annual retreat sponsored by the Knights of Columbus will be held at Mayslake on the weekend of April 3 to 5. All men interested in attending are asked to contact LeRoy Welter as soon as possible for reservations. In past years, between sixty and seventy men have attended this retreat. It is open to all men in the community, whether or not they are members of the K. of C. CONTESTS EVBENT AS VOTING PUBLIC DISPLAYS INTBtEST IN TOWN. VLLAGE. SCHOOL ELECTIONS DR. HDJTZ TO ADDRESS LECTURE CLUB NEXT WEEK When the Lecture Luncheon club meets in McHenry at the Country club at noon on Tuesday, Ma^ch 24, the guest speaker will be Dr. August M. Hintz, noted minister of the North Shore Baptist church in Chicago. Dr. Hintz is a world traveler and an unofficial observer of t h e d o m e s t i c a n d f o r e i g n scenes. He is well known as an outstanding speaker whose talks are filled with inspiration, understanding and humor. The subject of his talk in McHenry will be "When Life Tumbles In." in which he (Counsels on overcoming failure when everything goes wrong. For two years. Dr. Hintz has iconducted a counseling program on radio known as "The Pastor's Study," and has also appeared on "Faith of Our Fathers" and "Tonight For Today." In 1947, at the age of only 32, he was one of fifteen American clergymen representing Protestants, Catholics and Jews chosen by--the War department to tour and study conditions in occupied countries of Europe. SHORT ILLNESS ENDS IN DEATH OF R. J. LYONS Richard J. "Dick" Lyons, 63, one of the best knowm politicians in the old eighth senatorial district, made up of McHenry, Boone and Lake counties, died last Friday night, March 13, at his home in Libertyville. Death was attributed to a coronary occlusion. Lyons was a staunch Republican and was G.O.P. nominee for United States senator in 1938 and 1944, losing to Scott Lucas. In 1940, he unsuccessfully opposed the late Dwight H. Green for the GOP nomination for governor. He had served as state revenue director since 1953 by appointment of Gov. Stratton. COUNCIL in CAPSULE McHenry's city hall was a lively meeting place Monday night as the city council welcomed groups with civic problems. A pre-arranged meeting brought school board members from district 15 and 156, Superintendent Carl Buckner and Assistant Superintendent M. L. Schoenholtz to discuss the drainage problem on Park Ave. Engineer W. A. Rakow presented plans for correction of the flood problems and the three taxing units entered into an agreement to share the cost of storm sewer construction in Park Avenue from Center Street to Elgin Road. Bids on the above project will be considered at a special meeting at 8 p.m. Monday, March 30. Another problem on Park Avenue brought ladies from the area with a petition for sidewalk construction. There was assurance given that this problem will be met after the storm sewer construction. It was pointed out that sidewalk construction has been a property owner obligation under city supervision. The ordinance provides for city participation in the cost in residential areas. RED CROSS MARCH DRIVE REACHES MID-WAY MARK As the March Red Cross campaign reached the mid-way mark early thisx week, Virgil Smith of Woodstock, chairman of the chapter fund and membership committee, commented: "While McHenry county Red Cross has a long way to go if it will succeed in attaining its modest quota set for its fund and membership drive during the month of March, early reports from volunteer workers indicate that if manpower and hours of self-effacing work are any criteria, this 1959 drive ! must be capable of doing the job we all set out to do." Ray Kuna is McHenry chairman, with Albert S. Blake assisting in businesses and organizations. Mrs. Verona Kent and Mrs. Gertrude Barbian are in charge of the residential sections. (Continued on page 8) CHURCH RITE There will be a Maundy Thursday service'at St. Paul's Episcopal church, with Holy Communion and instruction _at 9~aan7 ~~ James Adams of Griswold Lake, a former M.C.H.S. student, has joined the Navy and is now stationed at San Diei^o, With April just around the familiar corner, thoughts turn to the annual spring elections. A look at filings indicates thatf in at least three categories-- township village and school-- spirited races are scheduled. The township elections will be the first held, on Tuesday, April 7. With the decision of veteran supervisor, Math, Schmitt, not to seek re-election in McHenry township, the office has attracted two candidates, each of whom has on his ticket two men seeking the post of assistant supervisor. The Peoples party carries the name of LeRoy M. Smith for supervisor and Albert A. Adams and Walter J. "Wally" Dean for assistants. Two assistants are to be elected. Mr. Smith has held that post in recent years, but decided to seek office to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Schmitt's resignation. The second party ticket -- the Independent party -- Is headed by Michael Schaefer, who is running for supervisor. Carl J. Hallstrom and James "Jim" Althoff have filed for assistant supervisors. There is only one candidate for road commissioner, Charles "Chuck" Miller, who is running on tlje Independent ticket. Burton In nearby Burton township no contest exists. Gordon K Sergant is running for the supervisor post and Ben J. May for highway commissioner on the Citizens party ticket. City (Sections In the city of McHenry, voting is expected to be light in the election scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, for there ire no contests evident. In Ward 1, William J. Bolger is running for re-electibn as alderman, in Ward II, Glenn D. Dixon seeks the post left vacant by the decision of Robert Newkirk not to run for office, and in Ward III, Charles, D. Brown is running for re-election. All of the terms run four years. Lakemoor Three parties are listed on the ballot for the village of Lakemoor election the same day. The Peoples Choice ticket contains only one name, that of Margaret E. Ehrhacdt, who is running for trustee for a tw</- year term. On the Independent ticket, three seek trustee posts for four-year terms of office, John Bonder, Lorain H. "Larry" Booster and George H. Vollmer. Two others, James J. "Jim" Krein, Jr., and Kenneth W. Nemes, are running for election as trustees for twoyear terms. The third party, the Progressive ticket, carries the names of James J. Scanlon, Edward John Jinks and Marty Wrublewski for four-year terms anc1 Roy John Morrison and Nathan E. Lubkc fr»r trustees for two years. Three are to be elected for four-year terms and for twoyear terms. McCullom Lake Interest runs high at nearby McCullom Lake, where two complete slates of officers are carried on the ballot. The Local party lists Clayton Nelson, William E. Creutz and Frank H. Passalaqua for trustees for three-year terms and Charles H. Koch for a twoyear term. The Progressive ticket carries the names of Robert C. Zahn. Arthur R. Nelson and Charles V. Thacker for fouryear terms as trustees and Arthur J. Stuhlfeier for a twoyear term. Throe will be elected for the long term and one for the short term. Sunny&ide Two parties are hard at work with campaign plans in the village of Sunnyside. where the election will be held the twenty- first of next month. On the Progressive ticket, William J. Linden runs for president to fill an unexpired term; Leah M.Fritz, village clerk and August Tomsa and Joseph Metzger for village trustees, all for two-year unexpired terms: and Theodore Prell, Harry Mackinson and Fred Garner for village trustees .for | the full term of four years^ I On the Active Progressive party. Casimer J. Cios is seeking the post of president and there are no other names on the ballot. 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