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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" Volume 85 -- No. 13 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. 'JULY 30. 1959 18 Pages -- 10c Per Copy .With warm, summer days, news that the "greatest show on earth" drejv crowds in recent appearances in the area, we can't help rj^all the thrill of the circus coming to town in days which are now only a memory. ^he popular site was the Wattles lot on the corner ot John and Center street, and those of us who lived within the block felt we were the €il§sen people to have the circus almost in our back yard twenty-four hours a day. The circus doesn't come to town as often these days, and we think the youngsters are missing the highlight of a summertime. Even those who travel a distance to see the really big shows not always find themselves under the original top Icanva"s- has given 'way to a more substantial covering, and the side shows have gone the way of vaudeville acts. The side shows can still be seen in other forms of entertainment, but some of the big shows no longer include them as part of their offering. Even with its changes, we think the circus is the one entertainment medium that 9 today, and may always be, the one attraction which thrills youngsters of all ages, giving; the older ones a fee*, ing of youth and convincing the younger ones that they will never grow old. McHenry joined the entire county in pride over having had a native daughter selected a^tate dairy princess. For the first time in history, a McHenry county girl who had won the title one year crowned a winner from the same county the next summer. In an impressive ceremony at the University of Illinois last week, Miss Mary Ann Granger of McHenry crowned Miss Dorothy Olbrich of Harvard, one of twelve contestants vyu) competed for the honor, ^ h e 2 0 - y e a r - o l d H a r v a r d beauty will now be entered in the national contest in Phoenix, Ariz., to be held from Oct. 27 to 30 for the purpose of selecting the American dairy princess. A reader at Wonder lAke would like clarification of an ^."ticle which appeared in a recirtt issue of the Plaindealer concerning the problem presented this time of year by bicycle riding. A quotation was taken directly from information received from the National Safety Council. It seems that the Council recently conducted a study in forty-two states, where there \^s almost unanimous agreernfnt on a proposal that bicyclists ride on the left of the Street facing traffic. However, the Council favors riding on the right side and following all rules and regulations pertaining to other vehicles. Since the study was merely informative, the desire of the Council, backed up by Illinois statutes, should be carried out. fany times in the past, the ndealer has carried the rules for bicyclists, and on a few occasions the city police have conducted classes of instruction. We are still convinced--after dodging bicyclists on both sides and riding down the center of the street --that knowing the rules won't prevent accidents. Any driver who sees aU\t>ung bicyclist ahead should heed an unwritten sign "Beware-- drive with care", K. A. F. Vandalism Reported At Local Golf Courses Vandalism has bepn reported at two local golf courses withiiWhe past week. The sheriff's office on Wednesday investigated such acts at the Chapel Hill Country club, where four flags had been torn away and their iron^standards bent. Pop bottles pounded into the greens and a car had been driven around one of the greens. A reward is being offered for the arrest of the persons responsible. «At Pistakee Bay golf course, tltree flags were taken from the greens over the weekend. ATTENDS SUMMER SCHOOL Rev. James Reid McChesney, Jr., minister of the Ringwood Methodist church, is ^attending summer school at Garrett Biblical Institute, Evanston. Pretty little Teresa Dason, 5-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Dason of McCullom Lake, had just received her crown as Miss McCullom Lake when this picture was taken during the annual summer carnival last Saturday evening. Placing the crown on her head is Sandi Scott, who was queen two years ago. Judges for the contest were Van Sells of radio station WKRS; Donald Doherty, president of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce; and Gordon Carlson, Carpentersville businessman. CCCC CAMP IN FOURTEENTH YEAR AT RIVERDALE; PLAN PROFESSIONAL OPEN HOUSE AUG. 5 One of the most heartwarm- • . p ing stories to unfold in the /\CCG]3tS v^rO^VIl McHenry community each summer takes place at the Chicago Cluh for Crippled Children at Riverdale subdivision, Pistakee Lake. Here, 125 handicapped youngsters will have benefitted from an outstanding program in an ideal setting, combining the unmatched therapeutic qualities of sunshine, fresh air, good food and medical care with kindness, attention, and hearts filled with one desire --to see these little ones improve. A professional open house is planned for Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to which many local and Chicago people are invited. It is the club's annual invitation for professional folks most interes- '^d in the work of the organization to witness, first hand, the great good which is accomplished. It is difficult for Mary Longo, fcamp director, to realize that tni§ marks the fourteenth yeat in which unfortunate children, crippled by disease, have been provided not only an opportunity for a supervised vacation, but even more, a chanqp to benefit from the many advantages impossible at home. Staff of Twenty-One The forty-four children now at camp are assisted by a staff of twenty-one, including Elizabeth Crinnion, who, like Mrs. Longo, has been with the club for the last fourteen years. Before the close of the season, 125 youngsters will have benefitted from the program, largest number ever accommodated in one season. All of the children are re ferrals from doctors, clinics and hospitals in the Chicago area, and five are from McHenry county. They include victims of cerebral palsy and polio, among other diseases. Area children attending camp this summer incline Terri Hofreiter; Loy K!ay,v!) Douglas Newman, Gary Schaid and Jerry Vermilion, all cerebral palsy victims. They are descirbed by Mrs. Longo as "wonderful youngsters who are doing very well". Nine-Week Camp Where the camp formerly operated a maximum of seven or eight weeks, this summer's program covers a nine-week period. So great were the number of referrals in need of the benefits of camp life that Mrs. Longo felt it necessary to extend the period to accommodate all of them. Only those who have been fortunate enough to know her could possibly realize her untold kindness and patience which have left their mark on the young "guests" under her care. One of the highlights of the season for them occurred last week Wednesday when members of the McHenry Kiwanis club provided the youngsters with a full afternoon of entertainment. They brought fifty feet of track and a miniature train which continued for several hours to transport the kiddies around the shaded and spacious lawn. From the train, they were Plan McHenry Dollar Days On August 7-8 McHenry merchants are busy planning for semiannual Dollar Days, which a r e e x p e c t e ; d t o d r a w crowds of shoppers to the city on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7 and 8. These are days anticipated long in advance by wise shoppers who take advantage of the many fine sale offers. A total of 15,000 Dollar Day supplements will be placed in the mail next week, reaching residents of the city and outlying area. Plan ahead for Dollar Days in McHenry, and,look forward to being completely satisfied in the knowledgie that you have made considerable savings on items of all kinds. .! (Continued on page 8) THREE HURT IN TWO ACCIDENTS THIS PAST WEEK Injuries described as not serious were sustained by three motorists in collisions which occurred in this area during the past week. Wayne Chase of McHenry was treated by a local physician for injuries sustained when his car overturned on Lincoln road. According to sheriff's deputies, he was traveling west ^vhen he swerved to miss hitting an animal on the road. His car skidded out of control and crashed. In another accident occurring at Alden road and County Trunk A* northwest of Woodstock, Rose Knudsen of Woodstock and Leonard T. Ryden of McHenry were injured. Sheriff's deputies reported that the Knudsen car was northbound on Trunk A when struck by the Ryden auto, which was travelling east. They said he applied the brakes, which failed, and he ^passed through the stop sign. Ryden turned his car left to avoid the collision, but was unable to avoid hitting the Knudsen vehicle. Both cars swerved into the ditch after the impact. Ryden suffered a cut ear, bruises and abrasions and Mrs. Knudsen sustained a laceration of the arm, bruises and shock. NEW SCHOOL SECRETARY Mrs. Harold Frett is the new secretary employer! by the high school board edimt'on at the last meet in;:. She will assume her duties next Monday, Aug. 3. ORGANIZE LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR EMERGENCY DRIVE Ray McGee, vice-president of the county chapter of the National Polio Foundation, is busy organizing a committee to proceed with plans for the emergency March of Dimes drive planned for Aug. 10 to 23. It is hoped that $3,000 may be realized from the campaign throughout the county. Mr. McGee said this week that there would be no house to house canvass, but that another type of program would be conducted. He added that to date the response, had been very fine. The ,,$3,000 was the minimum amount deemed necessary to pay existing debts and to help pay future expenses in the area. Last January's campaign failed to bring in an amount sufficient to care for treatment of cases of other years. With the success of the Salk vaccine, the public is inclined to feel that there is less need for contributions. However, Albert Dewey, county chairman. stated that care of past cases had depleted the county funds, and the financial status of the national headquarters is very low. It has been reported that to date, 60 per cent of the residents of the county have not received even one shot of the Salk vaccine, even though it is well known that three shots are advocated, followed at a later date by a booster shot. If the public fails to safeguard their health with respect to polio, chapter officials can only warn that the future may find the disease on the rise. SEEK QUEEN TITLE Don Peasley Photo A Ringwood girl. Pat Hogan, shown at right, is one of five attractive county girls who will be seeking the title of 1959 4-H queen at the county fair in August. Other candidates, shown from right to left, are Judy Hartman of Woodstock. Karen Seegers of Marengo, Rutin Peterson of Woodstock and Marilyn Begun of Hebron. Pat, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johh Hogan, is a member of the Ringwood Sunshine Girls 4-H club. Beauty and talent run in the Hogan family, for Pat has had one sister hold the honor of county 4-H queen and another the title of county dairy princess. The 4-H king candidates are Charles Beard of Hebron, Bruce Olbrich of Marengo, Dave Hemming of Huntley, Eugene Boppart of Woodstock and David Molthen of Harvard. PHYSICAL EXAMS REQUIRED PRIOR TO FALLTERM Release. Dates For Students In McHenry Schools Although summer vacation is still in session, once again a notification is being given to all parents whose children are entering kindergarten or first grade regarding physical examinations. Previous notices have been given parents at kindergarten registration and once again there is a reminder so there will be no delays or disappointments in children being admitted to kindergarten or first grade. It is necessary to have completed a physical examination by Aug. 15 or as soon thereafter as possible. Physical examinations for all students entering fifth grade in all McHenry schools will be conducted at a physical examination clinic to l^e held at Landmark school, Waukegan road, McHenry. on Aug. 27 from ^8:30 to 11 a.m. Similar examinations for all freshmen boys and athletes in any sport will be conducted in the nurse's quarters at the high school on Aug. 29 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Small fees for insurance for football players and for the athletic physical examination are payable at the time of examination. Freshmen girls' physical examinations will be conducted at the same place on Aug. 31 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Examination Necessary Any student not reporting for a physical examination on the scheduled dates must nave them performed by their own family physician before entering school Sept. 8. The completed examination forms may be mailed to Mrs. P. A. Pries, R.N., Edgebrook Elementary school, McHenry. According to a portion of the AUGUST SURVEY AIDS PLANS IN CITY GROWTH Interview Local Shoppers Three Days In Week M e m b e r s o f M c H e n r y ' s Chamber of Commerce met with the city planning commission and M. F. Rupp and R. M. Lillibrige of Stanton & Rock- Weil Planning Consultants of Chicago on Monday evening of this week at the McHenry Country club. Purpose of the meeting was discussion of a survey to be conducted next month in the city. The viewpoint of the shopper will be learned in a consumer survey covering traffic, parking, etc. An industrial survey will also be conducted in an effort to obtain knowledge that will help plan for the future growth in the city. Interviews with shoppers in McHenry stores will continue for three days, conducted by the Chamber of Commerce. Information will then be turned over to the Stanton & Rockwell firm for compilation of an action course which will be recommended to the Chamber of Commerce and the city. It is hoped that what may be accomplished will make McHenry an even more desirable shopping center than now exists. The cost of the survey is being6'financed by the city, in cooperation with Ihe federal government, which has shown great interest in the future development of individual communities. ASK NEW STUDENTS TO REGISTER FOR HIGH SCHOOL SOON A request has been made from the high school office (hat all new students -who plan to enroll next fall register as "soon as possible. The office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ^ Students*- will be happy- to learn that school opens for the 1959-60 term on Sept. 8^ the latest possible date since Labor Day falls on the seventh. Registration will occur Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. JANE BLAKE TO GRADUATE FROM SCHOOL OF NURSING St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing, Evanston, will graduate forty-nine student nurses on Sunday, Aug. 2, at 3 p.m at commencement exercises in the auditorium of St. Scholastica high school, Chicago. Jane Blake, daughter of First Tax Bill Due Saturday The first installment of real estate taxes and all personal property taxes are due now and will be subject to penalty after Aug. 1. The second installment of real estate taxes is due Sept. 1. The first half of the payments now being received at the office of County Treasurer Harry Herendeen are behind the usual schedule, according to an announcement this past 'week. It was revealed that tisually. by the deadline of the first installment, which falls late this year, an estimated two thirds of the amount charged is received. This year the amount to be collected is !)l,2 million dollars and on July L'3 only about $2,000,000 had been collected. The first distribution of current taxes has been mailed from the treasurer's office in the amount of $2,363,324. These taxing bodies will received these amount: county, $169,018: town. $75,599; road and bridge, $59,860; permanent hard roads. $111,945; onehalf road and bridge inside corporations. $14,946; corporations. $142,897; bond issue, $874; Richmond cemetery, $560; Harvard hospital, $6,283; library, $3,597; park districts, $12,522; fire protection districts. $49,162; high schools, $570,868; district schools, $784,455; consolidated schools, $360,938. JUNIOR FAIR SCHEDULED TO OPEN AUGUST 6 Big Variety Of Attractions Are Offered Public Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Blake, is a member of the class. His Excellency, Archbishop Albert Gregory Meyer will give the commencement address and present the diplomas. A program by the student choral | group will be presented under | the direction of Gregory Kon- J old of Evanston. I Baccalaureate Mass for the | class will be said that morning ! by Father O'Callaghan in the ; hospital chapel. Afterward a j communion breakfast will be : given for the graduates and ! faculty in the hospital's new ! dining room. (Continued on page 8) McHENRY CHURCH BRINGS RELIGIOUS MOVIE TO CITY Evangelist Billy Graham's latest motion picture, "The Heart of a Rebel", will be a forthcoming significant event in the religious life of McHenry. The new feature length color production stars Ethel Waters, Georgia Lee and John Milford and is scheduled for its local showing in back of the high school at 8 o'clock on (Continued on page 8) One of the highlights of the month of August in McHenry is the annual junior fair, which is scheduled for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Aug. 6, 7, 8 and 9. A big variety of attractions is being offered, including new and different midway exhibits, 4-H and F.F.A. exhibits, tractor and horse pulling contests. Livestock judging will take place on Friday and Saturday, and on Saturday there will also be an auction. A feature most anticipated is selection of the 4-H king and queen. There is special interest locally since a girl from this area, Pat Hogan of Ringwood. is a leading contender for the queen's crown. Another feature is the spectacular rodeo program which will take place Saturday at 9 p.m. and again Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Harness racing will also be an attraction on Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Other attractions include helicopter rides, band contest, horse shows and a parade on Saturday. LEGION INSTALLS HARRY MUELLER COMMANDER IN IMPRESSIVE RITE; RUTH MRACHEK HEADS AUXILIARY The American Legion Post, No. 491, and its auxiliary unit began a new year with the installation of officers at the Legion home last Saturday evening, July 25. Harry Mueller was installed commander of the post and Ruth MraChek president of the auxiliary. Installed with Mueller were George Mrachek, senior vicecommander; Richard Golbeck, historian; Mary Freund, chaplain; Alice Brda, sergeant-at arms; and Eleanor Reid, assistant sergeant-at-arms. The Legion and auxiliary were pleased to. have among their guests for the evening Mrs. Elmer, Miller, wife of the commander of the local V.F.W. Following the installation, tasty appetizers were served, and later in the evening a , - , / ) * RUTH MRACHEK HARRY MUELLER Photos by Kotallfc junior vice-commander; Dominic Volpendesta, finance officer; Roy Homo, adjutant; Edward Mars, chaplain; Harolj^ Miller, sergeant-at-arms; Francis Pickett, assistant sergeantat- arms; John T. Gray, historian and John Dreymiller, service officer. The installing officer was the new commander of the Eleventh district of the state, Robert Duff of Harvard. Assisting him as sergeant-at- »rms was Carl Jurs, and the new adjutant of the district. Installs Officers Present to install the new auxiliary officers was Mrs. Minnie Meyers, who formerly resided in McHenry" and who held many high offices in the county and district. Her sergeant- at-arms for the installation was Mrs. Roy^Homo. Installed with Mrs. Mrachek were Marie Howe, first vicepresident ; Mary Einspar, second vice-president; Frances Matchen, secretary; Eleanor Creutz, treasurer; Sue Wirfs, lunch was enjoyed by the large crowd. ? o Two week# to tile Saturday rite, |tte«%fle squad of Post 491 hail an installation dinner and Ceremonies, followed by a tociel evening. Dr. John T. Gray tyas the installing officer'for this event and officiated a$ the following took office: "Skipper" Wirfs, president; Robert En spar, vice-president; Bill Weyland, secretary; Roy Homo, chaplain; Robert Conway, treasurer; Bill Soucie, drill instructor; Dominic Volpendesta, assistant drill instructor; and Archie Holtz, quartermaster. Another July highlight wa» the trip taken by members of the squad and other members of the post to see the Milwaukee Braves game, which they won over San Francisco. On the return trip, a tour of lower Wisconsin was made, with several spots of interest being visited. They also paid a call at the Legion post at Wilmot, Wis. FIRE DESTROYS BARN A 60x35 foot barn on the Suttondale farm, six miles south of Huntley, was destroyed by fire Monday even i n g . V o l u n t e e r f i r e m e n battled, the blaze until early Tuesday morning. About 800 bushels of shell corn and 125 tons of hay were lost in the flames. Forty head of feeder cattle were driven to safety. C OF C EXPRESSES SATISFACTION WITH CITY'S FIESTA DAY A Chamber of Commerce board meeting was held Tuesday, July 28, with members expressing satisfaction over Fiesta Day and the open house days which preceded it. It was announced that welcome signs have been placed on Rt. 120, east and west of the city, and on Rt. 31, both north and south. Future plans call for planting shrubbery around the signs. Mention was made of the forthcoming emergency poli'o drive, which the Chamber of Commerce will assist. TOOLS STOLEN Thieves broke into the garage on the Sunrise Farm near Burton's Bridge one hight this week and took tools valued at $100. COUNCIL in CAPSULE While the city council has many duties, members are faced during the summer months with many complaints about dogs, high weeds and garbage disposal. It seems that a few owners keep their pets on their own premises during the day then allow them to run here and there when darkness falls. The council appreciates the cooperation of those who have rut their weeds and high grass, but will probably be forced to take action during the next week against those who ignore friendly requests for cooperation. Other property owners have demanded action. No complaints have been registered on garbage pickup, but some objections have been h e a r d c o n c e r n i n g i m p r o p e r wrapping and receptacles that are not water proof. Burning of garbage is strictly against the law, but violations are reported. Thoughtfulness of> others would save trouble and make a good city a better place in which to live. McHenry is definitely faced with the problem of providing additional water supply. The Illinois Inspection Bureau has set forth requirements to be met if the city is to retain its present fire insurance rating. Engineers attended the last meeting of the council and presented written reports to be considered for future action. An appropriation for use of Motor Fuel Tax money to resurface the business section of Riverside Drive has been approved by the state highway department and bids will be asked for in the near future. Another Motor Fuel Tax project being planned is the improvement of Park Avenue from Elgin Road cGreen Street) to Center Street. Engineering has been ordered and property owners' participation is being considered. Hospital Admits Many From City It is interesting to learn that more than half of the patients admitted to McHenry hospital live in McHenry and the immediate surrounding area including locations such as Lakeland Park, Lakemoor, Lilymoor, McHenry Shores and Eastwood Manor, according to results of a survey conducted by the hospital. A sizeable sampling of the 3,673 admissions to the hospital since its inception just thirty-four months ago shows that 55 per cent of the patients come from this area. The remaining 45 percent come from other nearby points. Of this total, 24 per cent live in Crystal Lak^, 11 per cent in Wonder Lake, 7 per cent in Woodstock, 6 per cent in Ingleside, and 4 per cent each in Fox Lake, Round Lake and Wauconda. Other towns represented include Richmond,4 Harvard, Algonquin, Spring Grove, Antioch, Grayslake, ( Cary, Solon Mills, Island I^aik^ and Lake Villa. GILBERT HOWARD FOUND D&&P m CAR SATUEDiVY Gilbert C. Howard, 70. was found dead in his car in the garage at his home at 204 E. Waukegan road about midnight Saturday, July , 25. It was believed he had been dead for some time. A coroner's jury returned a verdict of asphyxiation caused by carbon monoxide gas. The ignition switch was on and the car was out of gasoline. A note found in his pocket indicated that his health was poor and that he had beeri' in considerable pain. The deceased was born April 22, 1889. a son of Chester and Martha Howard. With the exception of a few years spent in the West, he resided in this vicinity all his life. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the (Continued page 8)