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1 THE MCHENRY PLAIN DEALER "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" Volume 85 -- No. 16 -- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20. 1959 18 Pages -- 10c Per Copy CRASH FATAL TO McHENRY MAN USIK and • Meanderip' As we sizzle in the . bright sun of these mid-August days, the Christmas gift catalogs continue to arrive in each day's mail. Remember when the snow was a foot high last wintei$ and the seed catalogs arrived with their glowing descriptions of the very vegetables we're now enjoying? The frequent showers of the 1959 summer have kept the countryside looking especially nice -- or they would if it weren't for the litterbugs who invade every community. Jtreets and highways are ^ the only target. High on the list of miseries to plague the swimmer, the sun worshipper, the vacationing angler and the motorboat enthusiast is the swarm of litterbugs that regularly invades the beaches and waterways. In addition to the unsightly mess he creates, the indiscriminate trash-tosser is a menace to Jiealth and safety. genus "litterbug" is one species we can do well without! They tell us that the law j of gravity may take some inches off the records of Latin American athletes when they compete in the Pan-American games in Chicago. Newton and Einstein are not considered in their element on tl1|0 playing field; nevertheless, the experts say that the force of gravity --which keeps third base on the ground and prevents a high jumper from clearing the moon --varies over the earth's surface. It gets weaker as one travels toward the equator or farther above sea level. All of this means, for instance, that a-javelin thrown m tl0 Panama Canal Zone would travel 3Ms inches farther than in Madison, Wis., and about a foot farther than at the North Pole. The best place for setting records --everything else being equal --would be in Lima, Peru, which has the world's weakest gravity. Theoretically, the variations of Mother Earth c^ild foul up international rAbrds. But who's going to worry about it? Nobody. The gentlemen with the tape measures will just ignore the whole business of gravity and figure everything will come out right in the end VFW GIVES APPROVAL TO NEW ADDITION Blueprints Are Out For $45,000 Vets' Structure. An interesting note comes from Mrs. L. J. Nelson, formerly of Emerald Park, who is h«w touring with her husband, a member of the production crew of "My Fair Lady". Mrs. Nelson, at present in San Francisco, tells us that their son, Bruce, has been with An active and growing Veterans of Foreign Wars organization took action on further expansion at their meeting last Monday evening. The membership approved a new set of blueprints for an addition to the south end of the clubhouse at a cost of between $40,000 and $45,000. The new building, which will be more than 3,000 square feet in size, will house a new cocktail lounge and recreation room. The addition was ncessary so that the banquet hall in the present building may be enlarged. Blueprints are being distributed for bids among local firms, and within ten days, contracts will be awarded. Work Starts Soon Woijk on the new structure is expected to be started within a few weeks, with a completion date set for the middle of December, in time for a gala New Year's Eve in the new addition. A grand opening of the building is planned for a later d^te. The last addition to the building was made about two years ago, at a cost of $26,000. At that time, the kitchen was enlarged, a game room built, new wash rooms installed and additional storage space was constructed. Elmer Miller is commander of the V.F.W. CHURCH HOMECOMING (Continued on page 8) PLAN SUBDIVISION HOUSE TO HOUSE CANVASS FOR POLIO A house to house drivfe in the various subdivisions is being planned for later this month in connection with the emergency polio campaign, according to Clint Claypool, local drive chairman. In McHenry itself, other means o>f collection are being arranged. "We need money to meet the polio crisis in our county," Mr. Claypool said this week, "and we hope that individuals and organizations will respond by sponsoring summer events such as picnics, wiener roasts, baseball games, etc." In some areas. National Foundation chapters are beginning to pilot patient care progress against arthritis and birth defects as well as polio. As polio responsibilities abate here, it is expected that this new, expanded program may emerge in McHenry county as well as in the rest of the nation. Watch for school registration dates next week. BROTHERS ENJOY SUCCESS DAVE RAMAEKER ANDY RAMAEKER The success enjoyed by two former McHenry men has been told in a recent publication of the Iowa Farm and Home Register. It concerns Andy and Dave Ramaeker of Humboldt, Iowa, who farm 600 acres in Humboldt county and have invested $10,000 in new silos and an automatic feeding system for beef cattle. The two men, natives of Nebraska, left there in 1937 after nine crop failures in a row. They "hopped a freight" to Illinois, and in this area started work at the C. J. ^Tepsen and Leo King farms. ^ Now the two men and their families reside in Iowa and operate as Ramaeker Brothers, working together with no hired help. In 1945 the two families pooled their resources --$7,000--and combined their operations, beginning a partnership which has made them the envy of other Iowa farmers. Two sisters, Mrs. Gerald Miller and Mrs. Alvin Miller, reside in Volo and McHenry, respectively. This is the beautiful, modern Ringwood Methodist church, built to replace the century old structure which., burned about five years ago. It is to the above churdh that the public is invited for the Sunday morning worship service at 9:30 on Aug. 30, marking the 104th anniversary of the founding of the church. The building fund committee will sponsor the annual homecoming event on Saturday, Aug. 29, in connection with the anniversary. An old fashioned country store, with Mrs. Doris and James Pearson in charge during Saturday afternoon, will feature a variety of home-made foods, as well as fresh garden vegetables and various articles donated by friends. A parcel post sale also will be included* From 5 to 7:30 in the evening, ladies of the church will serve a roast beef dinner with all the trimmirtgs. FIND STOLEN CAKWMEN WHO ATTEMPTED HOLD-UP AT McHENRY JEWEL STORE FRIDAY HOLD CONSUMER SURVEY IN CITY FOR THREE DAYS McHenry residents will have an opportunity to express their views on shopping, parking and a number of other matters concerned with the business life of the city when a consumer altitude survey is Conducted loyally on Friday, Saturday and Monday, Aug. 28, 29 and 31. The survey is a cooperative effort of the Chamber of Commerce and the city to obtain Views of the average shopper so that plans may be made for the future as McHenry continues to grow. Eight local women will be stationed in various parts of the business sections and will ask questions designed to best assist in the survey. The coopaeration of the public is asked. Stanton & Rockwell, planning consultants, have representatives in the city this week to assist the Chamber of Commerce in an advisory capacity. IV Only the daring of the Jewel Tea Co., manager, Ed. Rooke, prevented two armed hold-up men from their self-appointed task of obtaining money at the local store last Friday morning. The car they used, a 1959 Chevrolet, was found Saturday noon after local police had been tipped off that an auto had been in the parking lot near St. Patrick's Catholic church on Washington street since the previous day. Neighbors were not suspicious at first, thinking that the car belonged to someone at die church or school. Investigation revealed that the car and license plates were stolen, the auto having been taken from Lazara Motors in Chicago. It is believed the pair may have come to McHenry in two cars and left the stolen one when they found" themselves in trouble. Rooke and two other Jewel employees, Gil Soustek, produce manager, and Aubrey Vann of the dairy department, entered the store at 313 W. Elm street about 8:05. They were unaware that two men, later described as about 35 years of age, were watching their every movement as they followed. The intruders failed to make their presence known until Soustek altd Vann had gone to the rear of the store and Rooke was alone near the front, putting bread on the shelves. Approach Manager While on! of the ho'd-un men went to the rear of ih" store, the other approached Rooke, put a gun in his back and told him they wanted to see the manager. Rooke denied his identity, telling them the manager hadn't arrived. As demands continued to be made on him to open the safe. Rooke suddenly shoved a 6- foot wooden bread truck between himself and the intruder and then proceeded to run in a zig-zag manner to the front door as the would-be robber followed. As he did so, he called to his partner that Rooke had gotten away. To frighten the other two employees in the rear of the store, their captor fired one shot, then fyurried to join his partner in a get-awav move. Stop Passing Car In the meantime. Rooke stopped a passing car on the highway and was taken by them to the local police station, where they summoned the officers. The sheriff's office joined local police, and later a general alarm was sounded. Annual Fishing Rodeo August 26 Youngsters throughout the McHenry area are eagerly awaiting the annual fishing rodeo which will be held near the McHenry Country club on Wednesday. Aug. 26. All young people between the ages of 6 and 12, inclusive, are invite to -participate: The rodeo is sponsored by the Crime Stoppers, in cooperation with the McHenry police department, for the purpose of providing a day of fun before the start of the school year. Boys and girls are asked to report at 10 in the morning to the river near the Country club. The rodeo is expected to remain in progress until at least 2 in the afternoon. A tasty picnic lunch will be furnished from contributions of local merchants. Prizes will be given for the biggest fish caught, the smallest and the most fish^among others. Youngsters need only to furnish their own bait. Poles and line will be supplied by the Crime Stoppers. Chief of Police Joseph Grobel says the police department will appreciate the help of individuals representing local organizations. Any offer of assistance may be made by contacting him. RINGWOOD SCHOOL OPENS The Ringwood grade school will open for a half day of school on Friday, Aug. 28, the hours to be from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a full day of school Monday, Aug. 31. NEW "WALKED DIRECTORIES T® BE DISTRjBUTEP Books Provide Listings For . County Area Delivery of new "dialized" telephone directories in McHenry began today (Thursday) according to Robert C. Zahn, manager here for Illinois Bell. "This will also be new and improved in that it will include alphabetical listings of phones in nearby towns," Zahn said. This "new look" directory -- which has a new look both in side and out -- will provide al habetical -listings for the^ Mc- "enry county area, including phones in Woodstock, Crystal Lake, Harvard, Union and Marengo. At present, only a portion of the telephones in this area are listed in the McHenry directory. On the cover will be a map showing the McHenry county area covered by the directory. Many Changes There are big changes inside the directory, too, Zahn pointed out, including new telephone numbers for use when dial service starts here Sunday, Aug. 30. Zahn explained that the new telephone numbers for Woodstock and Harvard, which will get dial service at the same time as McHenry, will be in the nefw directory. The first few pages of the new directory contain complete instruction on dialing local calls, and information on dialing long distance calls with nationwide direct distance dialing -- a feature of dial service here. A list of many of the cities which can be dialed direct also appears in this section. "When dial service starts, be sure to look up local numbers in the new directory before you call," Zahn suggested. "And most people will probably find it helpful to look over E. A. Wessons Wed Fifty Years Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Wesson, lifetime residents of Greenwood, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Sunday, Aug. 23. Open house will be held at their home that afternoon from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Celebrating with the couple will be their two sons, Frank and Howard Wesson, and four grandchildren, Cathy and Patti Wesson of Greenwood "and David and Robert Wesson of Chicago. The Wessons' youngest son, Alfred, was killed in Italy during World War II. The couple exchanged nuptial vows fifty years ago in Greenwood. Mrs. Wesson is the former Mary Thomas. TWO MINOR ACCIDENTS IN AREA THIS WEEK RICHARD CRONIN, 64, DIED AFTER CAR CRASHED TREE ON EAST RIVER ROAD EARLY TUESDAY EPIDEMIC OF BOAT THEFTS INVESTIGATED (Continued on page 8) C0U1GL in CAPSULE An ordinance was passed and approved at the regular meeting of McHenry's City Council Monday night requiring all future subdivisions to utilize public water and sewer facilities. Any approval plats not recorded are rescinded from and after Friday, Aug. 21, 1959. FALL RUMMAGE SALE The annual fall rummage sale given by the W.S.C.S. of the Community Methodist church will be held at the Engdahl barn, south Green street, on Thursday and Friday. Aug. 27 and 28. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local residents are urged to clean out their attics, basements and garages and realize a profit in doing so. Many and varied items will be available. J. W. North and Co. presented and received the annual audit with the council and made recommendations for future consideration in meeting the increasing amount of activity in the various departments. The audit was very extensive and designed to meet with approval of the state auditor. Since the new dial system will soon be. placed in use by the Illinois Bell Telephone Co., the city will no longer enjoy the benefits of police signals through the telephone office. Radio operators will be hired to receive and relay messages in the city hall. One shift will be handled through the radio installed in the residence of the chief of police. DEMOCRATIC CLUB PRESENTS STYLE HE¥UE AUG. 24 The Woman's Democratic club of McHenry will present its second annual style show on Monday evening, Aug. 24, at 8 o'clock at the McHenry Country club. Tickets may be obtained from members or at the door. Women's and children's apparel will be shown, the latter appearing in imported snow suits and other back-to-school, autumn attire. Among the adult models will be the Fiesta Day queen, Miss Carol Frisby. Others are Mesdames Carol Bolger, James Glosson, Ray Smith. Georgia Stueben, Carol Jepsen, Richard Wilhelm, William Pries, Jr., and Howard Weiss and the Misses Judy Bauer and Karen Olson. Junior models will be Craig A d a m s , C a n d y , B i l l y a n d Kathy Bolger, Mary Kathleen and Sharon Doyle, Terry Huck, Two minor accidents -were recorded in the McHenry area early this week. "Penny" Nye, 17, of Pistakee Bay was uninjured when her car was struck by another auto as she drove south on the Bay road Sunday night; The second car failed to stop for a stop sign, then continued on after the accident. John Nechrebecki, 20, of Rt. 3, McHenry, escaped injuries when his bicycle was struck as he rode along Rt. 176, between Wauconda and Island Lake, Monday evening. The car was driven by James P. Carlin, 16, of Rt. 2, Williams Park. There were no arrests. Wisconsin Man Dies Of Accident Injuries Richard Prybylski, 21, of Thorp, Wis., died in Evanston hospital early this week of injuries sustained in a boating accident at the railroad bridge on Rt. 12, near Fox Lake, last Thursday. Prybylski had been taken to Evanston from McHenry hospital, where he was treated following the accident. Prybylski was reported to have been sitting in the boat in such a manner that his head was struck by the bridge as the craft passed under. He suffered a fractured skull and was rushed by ambulance to the local hospital. What m i g h t almost be termed an epidemic of boat and motor thefts has been sweeping the McHenry area this past week. Four boats were stolen last w e e k e n d , s o m e o f t h e m stripped, and at least one damaged. Three motors were also taken. A 20-foot new inboard belonging to John Looze of Regner Road, Pistakee Bay, was taken about midnight Sunday from the pier in front of their home. It was found the next day at Pitzen's resort and the owner identified through markings on the craft's equipment. A neighbor heard a noise on the water just after midnight and it is believed the craft might have been towed away at this time. When found, the boat had numerous dents, was filled with grease,, and was minus raincoats, anchors, a fire extinguisher, ropes, and other accessories. f An outboardCwith twin engines, belonging to Jim Moran of Chicago, who has a home near Johnsburg, was also taken that evening and was recovered the following day at Pistakee Bay. A boat owned by Rudy Belik of Johnsburg was also stolen and accessories removed. It was found near the spot where Moran's boat was recovered. A fourth boat, belonging to M. Altamore of Chicago and docked in front of an, Antioch Boat company, was stolen, stripped, and found the following day at Huemann's subdivision. Two 15-hp. motors belonging to Gene Kolbus and Melvin Larson of Fowler's resort were taken over the weekend also, as well as a 16-hp. motor owned by Emil Gene of Pistakee Bay. The sheriff's office has been investigating the thefts. RE6ISTEK SOON FOR PAUL CUSSES 1 McHENRY; THIRTEEN WELCOMED TB FACULTY ¥ M SCHOOL (Continued on page 8) With the approach of September, thoughts turn to school and the sound of the familiar bell which will bring hundreds of local young <€olks together to begin a new year of study. Registration at the high school is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 31, and Tuesday, Sept. 1. Details concerning the assigned times to register will appear in next week's issue of the Plaindealer. This year the three public schools --the Community high, Junior high and Edgebrook-- welcome the largest number of new teachers ever to join the staff. When doors open on Sept. 8, there will be twentyseven new faces greeting students of these schools. Of this number, thirteen will be in the high school. Miss Jo Ann Miller of Grayslake and Mrs. Ethel Hornby of McHenry will share duties in the home economics department. The girls' physical education department also has two new faculty members, Miss Lorraine Frantz of Lerna, 111., and Miss Etta Irene Bishop or Streator. English Teachers A number of teachers have been secured to assist in the Englisji . .department., . Among therri are Miss Nancy Scott of Champaign' awd • Mi's; Jacqueline Dean.. who .. will devote their entire day to English. Miss Audrey Lange of Oconomowoc, Wis., will teach both English and social studies and Mrs. Nancy Anderson of Aurora will instruct an English class in addition to her major interest, mathematics. Merle Gardiner of Dodgeville. Wis., comes to McHenry to instruct chemistry, while the American history and social studies department will (Continued on page 8) ISLAND LAKE WATER CARNIVAL NEXT SATURDAY One of the last -big events of the summer season will be the Island Lake water carnival and dance to be held Saturday, Aug. 22, sponsored by the Island Lake Property Owners' association. A full day of activity will begin at 1 o'clock in the afternoon when all boats will assemble at the bridge for the fleet parade. The crafts will be judged by Commodore Ken La- Rocque and his committee for being most beautifully decorated, most original and funniest. The sweetheart of the fleet will be selected on a popularity basis. All girls between the ages of 13 and 19 are eligible for the title. A feature of the day's activities will be the "tadpole" dressup review at 2:30, with a parade of little ones between the ages of 1 and 6 years. Swim races will be a highlight of the program at 3 p.m., after which there will be a watermelon scramble, water ski contest at 3:45 and the grand finale at the beach, an aqua-cade, at 4:30. Between 6:30 and 10 p.m. there will be dancing in the streets, on South Shore drive, concluding a festive day. OPEN RABBIT TRACK Announcement has been made of the opening of the Lilymoor Rabbit Track at Fritzsche's Estates, on the south side of Lily Lake. All races of these small cars are run on an approved track to provide thrills "from 10 a.m. until dusk Saturdays and Sundays and daily at 1 p.m. Tho grand opening will be Aug. 22 and 23. Richard Cronin, 64, a long time resident of the McHenry community, was killed about 2.10 o'clock Tuesday morning, Aug. 18, when his car went out of control on East River Road, about two miles southeast of the city, and struck a tree. A coroner's jury returned a verdict of death due to head injuries at an inquest held at the George Justen & Son funeral home Tuesday afternoon. After hearing the crash near his home, Hugh Kirk and daughter, Virginia, hurried to the scene and . found Cronin. They notified the sheriff's office, but he was dead upon their arrival. Cronin was born Feb. 9, 1895, in Chicago and came to this area to reside with a local family when 10 years old. With the exception of a few years spent in Chicago after his marriage, he had always lived in this vicinity. The deceased was employed by the Chicago board of education as a carpenter and made the trip to the city daily. He was a resident of 109 E. Waukegan road, where he had lived for the past twentyseven years. World War Veteran Cronin was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, the McHenry barracks of veterans of World War I, the District Council of Carpenters of Chicago and the Municipal Employees' society of Chicago. His wife, the former Lovina Nichols, preceded him in death. He has no immediate survivors. Last rites will be conducted at 10 o'clock Friday morning from St. Patrick's Cathol*". church. SERVICE STATION BURGLARIZED ON FRIDAY NIGHT The Standard Oil servi t* station operated by Nick Justen, located on Rt. 120, near Eastwood Manor, was broken into for the second time in recent weeks last Friday night. According to the sheriff's office, $74 was taken in cash and more than $20 in merchandise. Entrance was made by breaking a lock on a window. James Hunter is manager of the station. INTEREST GROWS IN FORMATION OF JUNIOR CHAMBER Interest has been growing of late in the possible formation of a local Junior Chamber of Commerce. Young men between the ages of 21 and 35 who might be interested in obtaining information about the organization are asked to contact Eleanor Pliner at 268. While the Jaycees is not connected with the Chamber of Commerce, the local C.of C. is assisting by having their secretary, Mrs. Plinter, give any necessary information. Young men in any occupation may join. Belonging to the Jaycees not only provides one with the opportunity to meet with other men of the same age, but provides a chance to help in the local community and at the same time enjoy doing it. The Jaycees is an organization of young men who devote a portion of their time to community service in the public interest, developing young men as leaders in their communities. Typical activities of the Junior Chamber locals, in addition to social activities for the members themselves, include youth activities, 'teen age golf and tennis meets, 'teen age driving contests, touch football and track meets for the younger children, sportsmanship awards, fishing rodeos, scholarships, kite flying and marble shooting contests, etc. Civic improvements such as street markings, park improvements. playground equipment, get out the vote/ campaigns, city cleanup, etc., are also included in their activities. Among the programs that receive most recognition na- (Continued on page 8)