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s THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" Volume 84 -- No. 26 -- 3 Sections THURSDAY. OCTOBER 29. 1959 McHENRY, ILLINOIS 20 Pages -- 10c Per Copy tustnr ft»a v • Meanderiri < * . When we heard the loud honking of a flock of geese, wending their way southward at 1 a.m. one recent morning, we couldn't guess something we later learned with the invasion of cold winds and snow over the weekend those geese know a lot more about wather than anybody, even tW weatherman. We feel our readers would like to share some of the musings of a long tirhe resident of this area. Mrs. Flora Harrison, who wrote to the Plaindealer this past week, reminiscing in an interesting way on the earlier days in McHenry. Her writing was prompted history of our paper during Newspaper Week. Mrs. Harrison, who now resides at Round Lake, was born east of the river bridge, a daughter of one of the community's foremost residents in the city's early days, the Robert Sherburnes. While most of her life was spent in the Harrison district, near Ringwood, she recalls a few years in viftch the family resided on the site of the Welter home on Grove avenue in McHenry, where they were neighbors of the Plaindealer founder, J. Van Slyke. "Aunt Flora's" memories are the kind that bring pleasure not only to those closest to her but all of us who have only heard stories of the "pood old days". ^Bhe gecalls Julia Story (one of the most prominent family names of t h e c e n t u r y ) and how as a young girl she helped in the Story drug store. One realizes how far we have come when she tells of travelling by horse, with the late Loretto Walsh, to their teaching duties in the BarreviWe and Burton's Bridge dis- Et schools. Her memories tinue to include the late Zena Bacon, of whom she recalls particular meetings each June when one or another remarked proudly, referring to their large families, "Always a Bacon and a Harrison at graduation". We hope time permits us to pay a visit to "Aunt Flora" in person. Her occasional letters convinced us she is a very interesting lady. COLLECT $235 TO DATE FOR POOL-DRIVE Several Methods Of Raising Money Are Suggested The committee formed in behalf of the swimming pool project has announced this past week that the fund drive has now reached $2,350.75, which they feel is a good start for the short time the program has been in progress. As soon as $30,000 is raised, they will advertise for bids to construct the pool, and hope it will be built and ready for use next summer. The total cost is given as approximately $75,000. Although plans are made to build the pool very soon, if there is any reason the contract is not let by Jan. 1, 1963, all donations of twenty-five dollars and over will be refunded. The pool will be approximately 40x75 feet in size, using an L-shape for diving. The plan is to have the pool designed so that it may be covered at some future date for year 'round swimming. Money Raising Methods Money is being raised for the pool in three ways, by individual donations, by lifetime or other type members, and by clubs and organizations sponsoring various projects to raise money. All members and donors of $100 or more will have their names placed on a plaque to be located permanently at the pool. The location, to the east of the present parking lot on the high school grounds, was selected because the committee feels it will mean a saving of many thousands of dollars since water, sewer and electric lines are available. There is also ample parking. The progress of the fund drive will be made known on the thermometer on the safety island on Green street, as well as through the columns of the Plaindealer. CHANGING TIMES AT HALLOWEEN A few of the old timers may remember this scene in front of Lewis Bishop's barber shop on Riverside Drive after Halloween in 1911. The picture, given to the Plaindealer by William Lawrence of McHenry, prompted us to do a little research in the files of our paper that year, concerning local celebration of the night. This is what we uncovered: "The boys and some of the older fellows certainly did do things up in great style on Tuesday (Halloween) night. While most of the mischief was within the limits, a few cases of property destruction were_ reported. A piece of women's wearing apparel was found attached to the door of the Plaindealer office and if the owner will call and identify the property, same will be turned over to her. No questions will be asked." The observance of Halloween has changed, reflecting an improved attitude on the part of young folks in regard to the property of others. While store and home windows bear occasional signs of celebration with soap marks, in general McHenry youths have cooperated in keeping Halloween free of malicious mischief in recent years. Rev. George Martin of the Community Methodist church, at left above, is shown making his donation to two of the young people of the church as they made their rounds last Sunday afternoon in behalf of UNICEF. In one afternoon, fifty young people from two youth groups of the church collected $287.38, thus changing the observance of Halloween from a custom of trick and treat for the child at the door to something of a charitable nature. Thousands of youngsters around the world benefit from' UNICEF. INDICATION OF ACTIVITY IN NEXT YEAR'S ELECTION SHOWN AT CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING MEET ON FRIDAY NIGHT TO FORM JUNIOR CHAMBER The meeting for the formation of a McHenry Jay Cee unit will be held tomorrow night. Oct. 30, at 8 p.m. at the Legion home. Membership in the local Junior Chamber of Commerce is open to all young men between the ages of 21 through 35, regardless of occunational or professional classification. All interested persons are most cordially invited to attend this first meeting. SECOND ANNUAL EVENT BENEFITS PALSY ASSOCIATION NONE HURT AS CAR HITS SCHOOL BUS AT SUNNYSIDE A second letter to Santa Claus. addressed to 302 North Pole, Snowy Lane, Earth, has arrived at the Plaindealer office. The idea of sending this particular letter in October wasn't a bad idea, considering its length. If we are able to itemize the long list of requests late in November, they will be included with the other letters printed in the paper each week until Christmas. While the popularity of our classified advertising section is somewhat deflating to the ego of those of us associated with the news columns of the paper, we cannot deny it. J3ne amusing situation oc« jfrred last week. We took a copy of the Oct. 15 issue, which carried the story of the tornado, into a small coffee shop about twenty-five miles from McHenry to show a friend, the proprietor. Her interest was immediate, but short lived. Within minutes, she was attracted further in the paper to the classified page. tfAVhen a friend came into the Slop a short time later, the proprietor asked if she might be interested in reading about McHenry's tornado, and she. too. quickly took her turn in reading about the storm. As we glanced up. however, her interest was also fleeting, and for a second time we found the classified pageb being perused. 5KVe are still wondering what possible interest folks living twenty-five miles awav, in another state, might have in the advertising section of a weekold paper -- or what mightier than a tornado must occur to draw their interest from a little ad that might have been answered on press day. mT h e McHenry community JHs been touched heavily by death in recent days, and while the long suffering of several was relieved, their loss is keenly felt. The death of Fr. Schark ends a pastorate nearing the half century mark, but even more, it ends many friendships within a congregation which has thrived under his direction. # K.A.F. CAR STOLEN A car belonging to Elmer S t e i n s d o e r f e r of R i v e r s i d e One child was slightly shaken up and no one suffered other injuries when an auto struck a school bus near Sunnyside, north of Johnsburg, about 8 o'clock Wednesday morning. Richard Gladu, driving norih in a bus owned by Frank Schafer, for Johnsburg School District 12, was reported to have signalled before making a left turn into Sunnyside Estates. An auto driven by William Hiller, travelling in the same direction, started to pass the bus and struck the left front fender. A seventh grade pupil at St. John's school was shaken up but received no other injuries. MOTOR BURNS OUT Firemen from Station 2 (Johnsburg) were called to a home in Pistakee Highlands Wednesday morning when a washing machine motor burned out. There was no fire, and Drive was sut ol-eten< ~ Monday eve- only a sma„ll amount of, smoke„ ning. The sheriff s office is in- 1 J vestigating. damage was reported. MINISTRATORS AND FACULW HEAR VIEWS OF SCHOOL BOARD HEM OH TEACHER SITUATION COUNTRY CUI8 ELECTS OFFICERS AT ANNUAL MEET $75,000 Addition, Approved Last Year, Started Dr. J. Eugene Sayler was reelected president of the McHenry Country club at the annual election meeting held at the clubhouse last Sunday. Others named to serve with him were also 1959 office holders, Vale Adams, vice-president; James Larkin, treasurer; and Hubert Smith, secretary. The terms of office of twp&N MILLER HOME directors expired, Carl Schmidt, who had served six years, and Paul Overton, seven years. Because of the time involved in serving in these positions, both men expressed a desire to retire from the board. Elected to replace Schmidt was Matt Hofman, while Jack Junior High To Hold Open House The McHenry Junior high school will hold open house for all Junior High parents on Friday. Nov. 13. Parents will assemble in the school auditor-, ium to be organized into home : ^or United Nation Internation $287 REALIZED IN PRE-HALLOWEEN UNICEF DRIVE Fifty young people with hearty appetites were treated to supper at the Community Methodist church last Sunday evening after collecting $287.38 room p roups. These groups will then tollow a shortened schedule of their child's daily classes. All parents are invited to visit the school, talk with the teachers and enjoy refreshments which will be served by the P.T.A. The program will begin at 7:45 p.m. and end about 9. SHORTED WIRES BtJRNED SATURDAY Members of the McHenry fire station were called to the Bill Miller second floor apartment at 306'a N. Green street about 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon when shorted electric Buckie was named to serve in i wires caused the entire house place of Overton. Both will be , to be filled with smoke, in office for three-year terms. | There was no actual fire damage, but wires throughout the home were burned. Hundreds of elementary and high school teachers and administrators in the county attended the annual meeting of Section C of the Illinois Education association in Crystal Lake high school last Monday. One of the highlights of the morning session was the appearance of P. J. Hoff, newsp a p e r c a r t o o n i s t and TV weatherman, who kept his large audience well entertained as he spoke on "Modern Art". The topic, "Strictly Personal" was selected by newspaper columnist, Sydney J. Harris. Robert Sargent S h r i v e r, president of the Chicago board of education, gave the main address of the day during the afternoon session. Lists Seven Points Mr. Shriver gave seven points to consider in an effort to reestablish teaching as a great profession. They included reexamining teacher recruiting methods; improving teacher training institutions, emphasis on the prestige of the teaching certificate; maintaining higher standards within teacher training institutions; re-examining the teacher certification law; re-evaluating the promotion system and eliminating administrative and paper work. In speaking of the teacher shortage, he said higher salaries are a partial solution. His own city was in thirteenth place out of sixteen of the larger cities in the nation five years ago in this regard. Today, Chicago ranks first. He added that in his opinion, the shortage of teachers stems from two main factors, that qualified people are not entering the profession and successful teachers are leaving it for more pay and social prestige, j Principal John W. Buckner of the Crystal Lake high school I acted as platform chairman, j and Rev. M. J. A. Dalrymple, I pastor of the First Congregational church, gave the invo- * cation. 200 PRESENT AT OPEN HOUSE IN MEDICAL BUILDING About 200 persons attended the open house last Sunday at the new medical building on Rt. 120, west of McHenry, where a physician and surgeon and a dentist will have offices. TAX COLLECTION TOPS $43,898 IN Dr. Frank Sek, physician 1 CITY ONE MONTH ASK COOPERATION OF BUSINESS MEN ON LOCAL SURVEY Other Board Members Other board members are Ralph Bennett, Henry B. Tonya n. Carl L. Antonson and Edward Buss, Jr. Of interest to the community was announcement that work has begun on the $75,000 addition to the clubhouse, which , . , . f met with approval of two-thirds j Donald Dohertv. president o of the membership at the an- ! the Chamber of Commerce, nual meeting held last Janu- j 'earned this week from e j firm of Stanton and Rockwell, planning consultants. . , , ..... , fifty-five returns have been Wr e^/uaCluJeL„!"lar^ I received on the non-residential establishment surveys in McHenry. Survey al Children's Emergency fund. The project replaced the familiar trick and treat custom by which the local young people would have benefitted themselves. A Halloween party at the home of Vernon Peterson, for the high school group, followed the supper. The Junior high group remained at the church hall for their annual party. Those who solicited are gratefuT for the fine cooperation with which their worthwhile work was met by local people. They remind all who gave that one cent of each donation provides the vaccine to protect a child from tuberculosis; five cents provides the penicillin to cure a child of a crippling tropical disease called "yaws"; and ten cents provides fifty glasses of nourishing milk. The cerebral palsy program 1 of McHenry county will benefit from net proceeds of the second annual Krazy Hat dinner to be held Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m., at the Wing 'n Fin lodge, sponsored by the county women's division of the Cerebral Palsy association. This year's program is being given in the evening so that men can join in the festivities. The same type of entertainment is planned, since iast year's event proved so very popular. More details concerning the evening's program will appear in next week's issue. REPUBLICAN WOMEN PLAN FALL EVENT AS SEASON OPENS SET DATES FOR SPRING EASTER SEAL FUND DRIVE The McHenry Township Re publican Women's club held its first fall meeting last week at the V.F.W. clubhouse. With the resignation of Mrs. Eugene Miller as president, that officeis now held by Mrs. Ruth Redman of Wonder Lake. Other officers include Mrs. Clara Nell as first vice-president; Helen Reuter. second vice-president; Elizabeth Frett, treasurer; Gerry Boehm, secretary; and Florence Falsetti, corresponding secretary. Friends of the group are urged to watch for a further announcement of an old fashioned box social on Nov. 17 at the V.F.W. ary. The addition will include ment of both the men's and women's lounges, and also of the kitchen. questionnaires for business places were sent to all local merchants two weeks With dites for the 1960 Easter Seal fund drive set for March 17 to April 17, a corps of volunteer workers are presently revising the mailing list. Mrs. O. J. Malina is directing the work on the list of that'more than 45,000 residents of the county area. Each year the list must be brought up to date on addresses, new residents and removals from the county. Volunteers doing the revision work at the therapy center maintained by the county chapago. Previously, shoppers had tor have already given more and surgeon, moved his offices from Green street to his new building about three weeks ago. He is now associated with Dr. Robert W. Ort of Riverside, who is moving to McHenry. Dr. Ort, a graduate of Northwestern university dental school in 1957, received his honorable discharge from the Air Force about two weeks ago and has taken up his practice of dentistry in McHenry. MRS. WM. TITTLE NAMED PRESIDENT HOSPITAL GROUP Mrs. William M. Tittle was elected president of the woman's auxiliary of Memorial Hospital for McHenry County at the annual meeting held this week. Sine replaces Mrs. David R. Joslyn. Other officers named are Mrs. Eugene O'Brien, first vicepresident; Mrs. Otto Kline, second vice-president; Mrs. A. J. Kuppe, recording secretary; Mrs. Fred Peeler, corresponding secretary; Mrs. George Kunzer, treasurer; and Mrs. G. W. Frame, assistant treasurer. Twenty-five directors were named to serve two-year terms. CLEAN STREAMS MEETING Hie McHenry County Clean Streams committee will hold its next meeting on Tuesday evening, Nov. 3. at 8 p.m. Because of remodeling now in progress at the V.F.W., the A sales tax collection $280,873.30 was reported McHenry county for July, and paid in August, according to the various kinds of business. The tax collected on food was highest, the amount running $82,224.87. Crystal Lake narrowly topped McHenry. tho figures for the two cities being $17,587.72 and $17,326.76. Automotive ran second and drinking and eating establishments were third. By municipalities, collections were as follows: McHenry. $43,898; Woodstock. $46,212; Alden, $314.63; Algonquin. $8.- 339; Cary, $10,492; Chemun?. $338; Crystal Lake, $56,380: Fox River Grove, $4,948; Harvard. $20,270; Hebron. $2,981: H u n t l e y . $ 6 , 2 2 0 ; Marengo $ 1 6 , 8 0 8 ; R i c h m o n d . $ 5 , 0 5 5 : R i n g w o o d . $ 2 7 1 . 9 5 ; S p r i n q Grove, $3,006; Union, $1,314: Wonder Lake, $4,510; Johnsburg. $1,305; Island Lake. $ 4 1 8 . 4 6 ; L a k e m o o r . $ 1 , 6 3 4 : L a k e-in-the Hills, $298.57: Sunnyside. $282.88; unallocated. $44,300; consolidated, $1 - 255. an opportunity to express their opinions; now the firm is hoping for the opinions of every ° business man and woman so ,n that they can better assist the Chamber and city in their planning for the future. ASSIST WITH SEALS Members of the 8 and 40 than ninety hours. Mrs. Lester Jacobs. Crystal Lake, will be fund drive chairman for the 1960 campaign Receipts support the physical therapy center and a summer speech clinic. Deaths Of Prominent Residents In Area Mourned During Week Last rites were conducted George R. Jus|e" & Son f"" this past week for several well known residents of the area. The entire community was saddened by the passing of Rev. Fr. George Schark,„ who i neral home until Monday morning at 11 o'clock, when Msgr. George Wunder of Sacred Heart parish in Chicago officiated at the funeral Mass. Kev. r r. Ueorge ^cndI "V ' Bishop Ravmond P. Hillinger had served St. Peter s parish at • ^ ^ b]essing Inter. Volo for forty-three years He , cemedied in St. Therese hospital. ; |"«u Waukegan, the afternoon of j Oct. 21, several hours after j George Stilling being found in a semi-conscious j A long period of poor health condition in the church base- ended in the death of C^eorge ment. He was 78 years old. | Stilling of 56 Orchard Beach THT e was *fo undA by the Sciicsttperrss II on ^O ct. 21 in Memorial hospiof St. Peter's school about 6:40 ; a^ jx> ^ Qn Honor Spring Grove Priest On Saturday, Nov. 14, Rev. Fr. John L. Daleiden, pastor of St. Peter's church in Spring Grove, will be guest of honor at a testimonial dinner given for their chaplain by McHenry council, Knights of Columbus. He has been grand knight for FR. JOHN DALEIDEN in the morning in the basement, beneath a window it is May 20, 1892, a son of Ben and Margaret Stilling, who owned meeting will be held in city hall, ing programs. thought he had attempted [J knw, close. It was his custom to ^ at pistakee Ray administer Commumor, to he J H<? sppnt hi§ Sisters at 6:30. When he failed ]if tjme jn this com_ to appear, they began a search , for him. • muni y" Before eomine to Volo. he ! Mr. Stilling operated a wsalon of McHenry county (Lo- served the St. Benedict parish j rage and°Elm street for gion auxiliary) have been busy in Blue Island. He directed the i . <• vears and iust Listing the county Tube. c . - j building of St Peter's church j ^number losis association in stuffing i and school in 1925. salesman for the Building In- Christmas seal e n v e l o p e s . ; T h e deceased was born in | su]ation Material Co. Chicago Sept. 14, 1881. j was a member of St. Pat- His only survivors are two ; rjck's Catholic church and the sisters. ' • Holy Name society. The body rested at the Among the most active arc Pearl Pietsch and Delia Freund of McHenry. Proceeds are used to pay for the tuberculin tes'- (Continued on page 8) the past two years and has been chaplain for a number of grand knights for a decade. Fr. Daleiden has been a Knights of Columbus as an active and interested, member for over twenty-five years, having served as chaplain for the following grand knights, John A. Bolger, Edward J. Frett, William C. Foley. LeRoy J. Welter, Arthur R. Nelson and Arnold N. May. In addition to his duties as chaplain of McHenry council, he was also friar for the Bishop Boylan Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. Fr. Daleiden was ordained in Rockford by His Excellency, the Most Rev. Peter J Muldoon, bishop of Rockford. in 1925. He served as assistant pastor at Savanna, Free port and at St. Anthony de Padua. (Continued on page 8) It was an interesting meet- ^ ing that the GOP Central committee held at Crystal Lake last week, giving indication that the primary and presidential election year of 1960 may be getting off to an early start. Just a week previous, State's Attorney Don A. Wicks announced that he would not seek re-election next year. The meeting found at least one new candidate having declared his intention of seeking that post. He is Atty. Charles Parker of Woodstock, who is a committeeman in Dorr 5 precinct. The names of several others have been mentioned often, and announcements of their candidacy is expected in the near future. Herendeen Tells Intentions A second announcement was made to friends by County Treasurer Harry Herendeen, who was appointed GOP committeeman in Algonquin 7 precinct to replace Jack Smith. He said he would seek one of the Republican nominations for the state legislature from the 32nd district, comprising McHenry, Boone, Ogle and De- Kalb counties. The present GOP members are A. B. McConnell of Woodstock and John Manning of Roehelle. The third representative, Fern Carter Pierce of Malta, is a Democrat. The terms of County Coroner Theron Ehorn and Circuit Clerk Lester Edinger, as well as State's Attorney Wicks, expire. In addition to Herendeen's appointment, Charles Miller of McHenry, chairman of the central committee, also appointed Jere Dodge for Algonquin 11; Norm Wilbrant for Nunda 2; and Virgil Smith for Dorr 7. The new precinct committeemen assumed their, offices immediately. County Clerk Vernon Kays stated at the meeting that a school for election judges and an instruction seminar will held before the next election. He added that about 4,000 names have been stricken from the polling lists, these people either now deceased or moved from the county. Winter Program Reports were given by Ray Murphy and by Wesley Pribla, publicity coordinator, concerning the next big civic project on the agenda for the Republicans. It is a lad and dad winter sports festival planned for sometime in January. World series movies will be shown at the festival, and several players from the Los Angeles Dodgers and from the White Sox will be present to talk about highlights of the series and to answer questions asked by the guests. An autograph party will also be held in conjunction with the festival. In order to capture the full baseball flavor, hot dogs and peanuts will be on the menu. Because of the great interest in baseball in this area, a large crowd is expected. Success of the recent steer roast was announced and a check for $1,842.09 presented by Charles Parker, who was ticket chairman, to Vernon Kays. Centra! committee treasurer. Art Giovannoni and Ed. Dowd were commended for their part in organizing the event for 3.000 guests, and special mention was made of the part played by the women's organization, under direction of Irma Wells. Last week's meeting was attended by seventy-five committeemen and women, with reporters from newspapers and radio stations as special guests. POLICE WARN AGAINST FIRING BB GUNS IN CITY Police have been making investigation of complaints regarding BB guns fired within the city limits. The practice is in violation of the city ordinance. Mrs. Edward Buss. Sr.. of Main street called police when shots were fired through windows of her home Friday evening. The family told police that similar shots had been fired one other night also. Charged With Shoplifting A 14-year-old boy was apprehended in McHenry for shoplifting on Green street Monday of this week. It was his first offense. The youth's trial was set for Wednesday night.