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«*»»• / The McHenry Plaindealer "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" m ume 85 -- No. 14 -- 4 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 1959 18 Pages -- 10c Per Copy McHENRY DOLLAR DAYS AUGUST 7-8 - * Meanderiy' * .. Between January and December each year falls a period known as "vacation"--a lime of indeterminate length which n£ins something different to .every person. . Webster describes the word as a period for rest and recreation, to which almost every individual could add his own postscript. Whether the subject is sweet or bitter as a conversation piece depends to a large extent on which end of the vacation you are situated at the time. Our own thoughts tend to the latter description since our vacation ended only two weeks ago. The word vacation is one of the happiest in the entire dictionary, even though the anticipation is often greater than the realization. For instance, a friend of ours is in the process of planmw* a trip to Japan and other pmnts of interest in that area during the next six months. Her main concern is the temperature during the time she will be there, since a recent European trip resulted in cold blasts from the north in every country visited, while the tourists were prepared only for the summer type climate claimed to exist by the travel lAeau. vacations like our own cause far less concern, for they are completely lacking in detail. Plenty to eat and plenty of sleep constitute a good time in our book, and only failure of the weatherman to supply a little sunshine and not. too much humidity can throw the well known "monkey wrench" in the plans, £acations, We believe, are le for two kinds of people --those who keep up to date most of the year and can afford the time to completely relax, and those, like ourselves, who must spend at least half the time with the one hundred and one little jobs that "needle" our conscience for twelve months. The "resters" may go back work completely relaxed, but the great majority of us at least have the satisfaction of that wonderful feeling, even if it's only for a few days, that we are once again caught up with the world around us. Any e vldence of bitterness in this dissertation results from the glories of these described vacations now being enjoyed by Col- ^agiies Marie Yegge and Bill Moore, while the rest of us continue the never ending task of assembling news and ads into a publication you know its your home town paper. Our most unhappy assignments are the deaths which must be covered weekly in the newspaper business. All of tAro bring a note of sadness, but some, like the death of Zena Bacon this week, leave a special mark, for she was our neighbor of many years. Zena died Tuesday morning at 82, but not before she had lived as full a lifetime as anyone we have known -- full of the kindness, consideration and good humor which seem jtoset some folks apart. 'Srhe Bacon family was a big one, but each had a special place in their mother's heart and you could nole a sparkle in her eye as she spoke of one and then another. Zena Bacon was one of those folks you took for granted would always be part of the community and never quite imagined what a neighborhood \^j>u!d be without her. No one ^«s better earned their rest, but we'll miss her! Lynn Geary of Barrington. who was chosen Lake cAunty beauty queen last Sunday, is a niece of Mrs. Cecelia E. Knox of McHenry We join with Mrs. Knox in her pride over the success of this lovely young lady. friends of. Mrs. Myra Bartlett of Skokie and her daughter, Mrs. Ray Jones, of Glen- (Continued on page 8) FATHER OF FOUR ELECTROCUTED • . V... J ROBERT MOORE LOST LIFE WHILE WORKING ON 6RAVEL CRUSHER AT WAUKEGAN LAST TOESDAY MORNING Robert Moore, 37, of Pistakee Heights, father of four, was electrocuted about 8:30 Tuesday morning of this week while tightening a belt on a road gravel crusher. Moore was at work as an employee of the Economy Gravel pit, located on Townline road and Skokie highway, about ten miles northwest of Waukegan, when the accident occurred. His brother-in-law, Louis Scholz, of Bay View Lane, Pistakee Bay, who was working with him. left for a few minutes and found Moore dead upon his return. It was first believed that he might have suffered a heart attack, but an inquest held at the Condon chapel in Zion Tuesday afternoon revealed that death was caused by electrocution. Moore had been an employee of the gravel firm for about two and qne-half years. He was a native of Chicago, and came to this community with his family about eight years ago. Survivors include his wife, Betty; and four children, Robert, Jr., 11, Janet, 9, Mary Beth, 6, and Colleen, \xk. The body was removed to the Ahern funeral home in Chicago. The body rests at the funeral home at 3246 West Jackson after 6 p.m. Thursday. The funeral will be , held at 9:30 o'clock Friday morning. C OF C BOARD PLANS DRIVE FOR COMMUNITY CHEST A Chamher of Commerce board meeting was held Tuesday noon of this week at which time plans were announced for a dinner-dance meeting in September, with special entertainment. Discussion continued on the Community Chest, and detailed plans concerning a drive were promised at the next board meeting. Among events of this week for the C. of C. are Dollar Days, which the organization is sponsoring on Aug. 7 and 8. Dedicate County Home In Autumn Hie date of the dedication of the* new county home in Hartland, originally scheduled for late summer, has been set for Sept. 13 or 20, according to Howard Nehlig, superintendent. Nehlig said that all except one sub-contractor were working on schedule. The steel workers who had been delayed, completed their part of the construction this past week. The new bi-level structure, which will house sixty-two residents, has rooms designed for two residents; however, three will be assigned to a room on a temporary basis. When completed. all residents will move into the new building. A bond issue approved by county voters more than a year ago financed the new home. The issue, in the amount of $285,000, covered all new equipment and furnishings. MISS McHENRY COUNTY TO BE CH0SEN10NH Local Girls Among Seven In Out-of-town judges will select Miss McHenry County before the grandstand tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 o'clock at the County Junior Fair, basing their decision on poise, personality and beauty. Two local girls are among the seven competing for the honor. They are Carol Frisby of Johnsburg, who reigned over Fiesta Day, and Karen Knapp of Wonder Lake, who was chosen queen of that community's annual summer festival last weekend. Others in competition are Judy Piske of Marengo, Pat (Continued on page 8) NEW fEAWfS OF COUMTY FAIR EXPECTEP TO DRAW CROWDS TO WOODSTOCK THROUGH NEXT SUMY The McHenry .County Junior Fair opens its doors to the public today, Aug. 6, and calls for four days filled with activity planned to please the entire family, regardless of age. According to Loren Massey, president of the fair board, it is amazing how many and varied are the industries of the county. This year, for the first time, fair-goers will have an opportunity to see the many products in the exhibition hall on the grounds. One entire section is devoted to the industries. Most of these products are not sold in the county, but since they provide jobs for area residents, the industries are of great benefit to the county's prosperity. Another "first" this year is the boat show, which should be of special interest to folks in the McHenry community, where boatihg is so popular. It will include small boats and outboard motors, and will feature a cruiser large enough for a family to live in during vacation days. The home economics fair exhibits will be bigger and'better than ever, with over 400 food products on display following judging which took place on Wednesday. The 4-H story will be told by the thirty-seven home economies 4-H clubs, each giving some phase of 4-H club work through an educational (Continued on page 8) COUNCIL m CAPSULE Plans for the improvement of Park avenue have been sent to Springfield by the city engineers for approval. Both school districts have agreed to participate in the program and are anxious for immediate action. The serious drainage problem was corrected earlier this year and storm sewers will now tie in with rebuilding the road 'With curb and gutter construction. Bids will be asked for as soon as plans arc approved by the state. Police are busy this week, checking persons who have not secured their city vehicle licenses. Penalties have increased the cost to those who have neglected to purchase licenses in spite of many notices. STOP - - - - HIGHWAY BLOCKADE Kotalik Studio Photo State police re-routed motorists for several hours after this huge Attalla Pipe and Foundry truck overturned on the sharp curve on Rt. 120, at the Greenwood road, about 11 o'clock Monday morning. The driver, who was traveling west at the time, was unhurt. Since it was impossible for cars to pass as the large truck stretched across the highway, ft was necessary to ask drivers to take the Bull Valley road between McHenry and Woodstock. CLINT CLAYPOOL HEADS EMERGENCY POLIO CAMPAIGN Clint CI ay pool of Cooney Heights on Tuesday of this week accepted the chairmanship of the emergency polio drive for the city of McHenry. Mr. Claypool will be remembered for his outstanding work ,ir\ beh§lf Fiesjta this year. He will be assisted in his work by the county vice-president, Ray McGee, and a committee now being selected. They report that to date, $145 has been collected in Lakeland Park and $55 at McCullom Lake, amounts which have been most gratifying to those in charge of the. drive. "We need your help n<»w," Mr. Claypool said, "Both our own March of Dimes funds and emergency aid funds at national headquarters are exhausted. All of the money raised in our emergency appeal will be used solely for polio patients in our county". According to Mr. Claypool. the National Foundation chapter was faced with two choices --discontinue aid to patients or hold an emergency appeal. "Since there are polio patients i who depend upon the March of Dimes for their very lives, it would be unthinkable to cut off financial aid to them," he said. "We know that the people of McHenry county wiff not forget the polio victims of past years". DRAG RIVER FOR BON OF JOHN CELIET1 AFTER ATTEMPT TO RESCUE FRIEND TUESDAY NIGHT STRESS PENALTY FOR DISPOSING OF ItfjCTgR RJVER SCHOOL REGISTRATION' Registration for the Johnsburg elementary school will take place Aug. 25 through Aug. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reports of sanitation violation in regard to litter being thrown into the Fox /river were reported to the McHenry County Clean Streams Committee at their meeting at the V.F.W, clubhouse last Tuesday evening. In discussing the matter, members of the committee warned of the $100 fine to which violators are liable. The matter is of most concern to boating enthusiasts and folks living along the river, who incidentally are also the people who derive the most benefit from a clean body of water. At present, the committee is in the process of trying to obtain litter bags which may be available at the various boat houses in the community. A discussion took place on the sheriff's boat patrol, and committee members expressed a hope of having full inspection of boat toilets in the future. Among members attending were several from Wonder Lake, who reported one violation corrected there. They are calling members of the state sanitation division to check other violations which have been reported. Guest speaker of the evening was LeRoy Olsen, chairman of (Continued on page 8) A few people have cooperated in cutting high grass and weeds. Many others have promised to do so. Due to difficulty in collecting water bills from tenants who move to new locations, the ordinance has been amended to increase the deposit from ten to twenty dollars. (Continued on 8) County Fair Grandstand Program THURSDAY 9 A.M.--F.F.A. Livestock Judging 2 P.M.--4-H Home Economics Dress Revue 7 P.M.--Band Concert and F.F.A. Livestock Parade of Winners 7:30 P.M.--Selection of Miss McHenry County 8:30 P.M.--Horse Pulling Contest FRIDAY 9 A.M.---4-H Livestock Judging 2 P.M.--Tractor Pulling Contest 7:30 P.M.--4-H Livestock Parade of Winners 8 P.M.--Dress Revue of 4-H Blue Ribbon Winners 8:30 P.M.--Dance Revue 8:45 P.M.--Speaker 9:15 P.M.--4-H King and Queen Grand Entrance SATURDAY 9 A.M.--Livestock Judging 2 P.M.--Horse Races 4 P.M.--Junior Horse Show 6:30 P.M.--Livestock Auction 9 P.M.--Rodeo SUNDAY 12:30 P.M.--Horse Races 3 P.M.--Rodeo 6 P.M.--Preliminaries in Horse Show 7 P.M.--Grand Western Horse Show John Celletti, 18, of Riverdale subdivision, near Burton's Bridge, a 1959 graduate of the McHen^ . high schooj, lp&t his 'life * Tuesday evening in the Fox river while attempting to rescue a friend from the water one-half mile north of Burton's Bridge. Members of the Wauconda and Nunda rural fire departments dragged the river for an hour and a half before finding the body in about 7 feet of water. Alexander Palmieri, 45. of Chicago, who was visiting with his brother in Riverdale, had taken his boat out for a drive, with his 16-year-old daughter, Carol, enjoying water skiing. Riding in the boat with Palmieri were Celletti, Frank Rogalla. 47, and Paul Rogalla, 8. Lost Balance Carol is reported to have lost her balance and fell into the water. As her father turned the boat to offer help, young Celletti jumped into the water to assist. When Palmieri saw that Celletti was in trouble he jumped in also, but soon became exhausted irnd found it necessary to return to the boat. In the meantime, Carol swam to shore, but Celletti disappeared beneath the surface. Palmieri called for help, and several boats in the vicinity came to help in the search for Celletti. The body was taken to the Querhammer funeral home in Crystal Lake, where an inquest was held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Funeral arrangements were incomplete Wednesday afternoon. WELCOME NEW PRIEST AT ST. PAUL S CHURCH St. Paul's Episcopal church in McHenry reached another milestone this past Sunday, Aug. 2. when they welcomed Fr. Robert Eldx'idge as full time priest in charge. Previously. St. Paul's church shared the services of Fr. Vincent Fish with Holy Family church in Fox Lake. While it was with regret that they saw Fr. Fish leave, they welcome a full time pastor. A family picnic was held recently in honor of Fr. Fish and Fr. Eldridge. All parish members enjoyed the outing very much, as well as an opportunity to extend best wishes to Fr. Fish in Fox Lake and to become acquainted with his successor. TWENTY-SIX MERCHANTS JOIN IN PRESENTING OUTSTANDING SALES IN CITY THIS WEEKEND EXTRA Three motorist were injured, one seriously and another critically, in an auto accident which occurred about 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon on Rt. 12, just south Of Volo, when a car struck the rear of a wagon loaded with hay. Reported in critical condition at the McHenry hospital was Suzanne Paulson, 18, of Palmyra, a friend of the driver. Also hurt were other passengers in the car, Mrs. Ambrose Cummings, also of Palmyra, the driver's mother, and Michele Morgan, about 10*, of Lombard, her niece. The car was driven by Kaye Cummings, 19, of Palmyra, who was taking-Michele home after spending a week in Wisconsin. Miss Cummings told a Plaindealer reporter that she was distracted for a moment and her car, which she estimated to be travelling at between 50 and 60 miles an hour, crashed into the slower moving vehicle. The full extent of their injuries had not been determined as the paper' wep.t to press. CARNlm AT JOHNSBURG TO BENEFIT CHURCH Sunday Dinner Among Features Of St. John Event One of the last carnivals of the seaison in our community will be held at Johnsburg on the Community club grounds, starting Friday, Aug. 7, and continuing through Sunday, Aug. 9. All members of the parish will cooperate in carrying out the many details of the event, with members of the Blessed Virgin sodality, assisted by others, serving meals. Festivities will open Friday evening with a fish fry at 5:30 o'clock in the club hall. This will be followed by a social evening, including enjoyment of the many carnival attractions. Numerous Attractions There will be a merry-goround and ferris wheel for the young, and the young in spirit, as well as pony rides for the little ones. A lunch stand will be on the grounds all three nights. A feature of the three-day event will be the roast beef dinner, served family style, beginning at noon Sunday. Supper will be served about 5 o'clock that evening. Mrs. Joe Miller is president of the sodality, whose responsibility it is to please the hur$ gry carnival goers. Those who are acquainted with the repasts of other years have no doubt as to the quality of the 1959 meals. Proceeds of the carnival will benefit St. John's church. Twenty-six McHenry merchants are joining this week in offering outstanding values to the buying public in semiannual Dollar Days, which will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7 and 8. Last month, the Chamber of Commerce sponsored something new in McHenry in the form of "open house" days preceding Fiesta Day. The purpose was to better acquaint the public with local stores and McHenry's growing importance as a shopping center. So enthusiastic was the response to the "open house" that August Dollar Days are expected to be eagerly anticipated as the special sale period during which shoppers can take advantage of excellent purchases for every membei of the family and for the home. Joining in Dollar Days are Gladstone's Department store, McGee's Store for Men, Ben Franklin store, Riverside Retail Outlet, Betty Nielsen Women's Fashions, W h i t e's Men's shop. Rainbow Cleaners, Vycital's Hardware, The Casual shoppe, John's Radio & TV, Gem Cleaners, Western Tire store, Olsen Furniture, Bolger's Drug store, Tonyan's Home Furnishings, Julie's Dress shop, McHenry Co. Well & Pump, Smith Craft, Inc., Pete Gies Shoes, Elm Paint & Supply, McHenry State bank, The Toddler shop, Marie's Specialty shop, McHenry Plaindealer, Roth Shoes and Selling's Town & Country. 15,000 Supplements A total of 15,000 supplemenjts containing the many values to be offered have been sent through the mail to residents in McHenry land the surrounding area. In carefully perusing the many sale items, one will that no one. from the youngest to the oldest in the family, has been forgotten when consideration was given to the articles offered. Dollar Day banners and tags are available to participating merchants at the Chamber of Commerce office at 532 Main street. DEATH CLAIMS ZEMA BACON, 82, LIFELONG RESIDENT Mrs. Zena Bacon, 82, mother of thirteen children, died early Tuesday morning, Aug. 4, at Her home on Main street. She nad been in poor health for tne last year and a half. Zena-Potter was born Nov. 10, 1876. near Volo, a daughter of Charles and Mary Potter, and always lived in this vicinity. She was an honorary member of the Eastern Star and belonged to the Community Methodist church, where she onCe served as president of the Ladies' Aid. She also was a member of the D.A.R. Survivors include thirteen children, Robert at home, Marshall of Trenton, N. J., William of Ringwood, Arlene Hiatt (Continued on page 8) PUBLICIZE FAIR >•« - * <i- Ai --j;. " •• - •• •? v. ; r - Kotalik Studio Photo A new method of publicity was employed by Chuck Miller of McHcnry, at left, and the mysterious "Lady in Red" as they passed out programs to boat riders on the Fox river last Sunday, telling the many features of the McHenry county Junior Fair this weekend, and in particular the rodeo. The fair opens today and extends through Sunday, Aug. 9. A * •--p* -- ; ' «/ * \^uuuiiucu uu page u / " - - ~ YOUTH DROWNS AT BURTON'S BRIDGE