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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" V%lume 85 -- No. 29 -- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1959 20 Pages-- 10c Per Copy Mtism'and •> --H Meandjeri , Most old sayings have a good <&Al of wisdom in their message, but we know af^one that went into temporary oblivion in just a day. Do you remember, along about this time of year, when folks were referred to as "busy as a cranberry merchant"? Watching the snow fences being put in place here and ttore this past week didn't rrraKe winter seem as far in the future as we had talked ourselves into thinking it was. Actually, we enjoy the' pre-holiday weeks to the point that our enthusiasm had made us unpopular with co-workers who hope Christmas doesn't arrive until sometime next spring. A wise friend told us recently he was convinced that knowwas of secondary importance if one was only organized. We are putting the advice ir*to practice this year and expect that over-organization will so completely surround us in the days ahead that we may find ourselves completely out of Christmas spirit by Dec. 25. Right now- we have enough to spare and will call 1959 our e^erimental year. The bigger the government, the more money it takes for operation. We have always heard that a good number of things the average person questions have sound basis if they could only be explained to the public. When we were stopped on the highway near Algonquin r^ently and asked a few, brief cjfrestions on our destination, it recalled another incident of about a year ago in neighboring Wisconsin. We would be most happy for an explanation of a situation which, fortunately, wasn't making our own tax bill rise. Just a short distance from Lake Geneva, we came upon a flashing red light, followed by ^fong row of flares placed on tM center highway line. Believing in the necessity of caution when road repairs are in progress, we slowed down considerably, only to be greeted by numerous young men standing along the way. We soon realized that the highway surface was not in need of repair and that these men were in some way associsj^ d with a sign which read, "You will be asked questions only about your travels", the message followed by another sign bearing the name of the Highway commission of the state of Wisconsin and some other miscellaneous wording which escaped us in the headlight of the car. One by one, we approached ip young men and stopped the r, only to be waved ahead to the next. The first few, we decided, must be among the newer emi>|oyees. for no chairs were provided for their comfort. Then we came to one we decided must be the senior employee, a young fellow pouring grimly over a huge book. We v-ondered what it contained igit never had a chance to find out for he waved us on once more. As we approached the last man, our observant powers made us bring the car to a full stop, for all of these preliminary "traps", we mumbled, must be for some reason. They probably were, but to this day we haven't decided what conceivable reason there Wight be for stationing six to eight men on a highway to ask four questions: 1. Where are you from? 2, Where did you just come from? 3, Where are you going? and 4. What highway will you take out of the next city? The young man seemed completely satisfied with our answers and we could only wonf r often since then whether isconsin motorists felt the results justified the expenditure of time and money --or whether the junior employees, who apparently were guarding the flares, were only gaining experience from their job. The whole thing made us give a second glance to something we read the next day. The glance was not •fc/sri ven with intentional unkindness but just as a natural sequence to the nightbefore Incident: "X a tu r e gave man only five of his senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell. The other one, horse, he has to ijjet for himself." AUXILIARY ADDS $6,000 TO BUILDINGFUND McHenry Ladies Complete Pledge To Local Hospital The building fund of McHenry hospital was enriched by $2,000 * today, Nov. 19, by the institution's women's auxiliary. This was the final payment or\ a $6,000 donation pledged by the group toward the hospital's expansion plans for an eighteen bed addition with a m a t e r n i t y d e p a r t m e n t . The pledge was made during a fund drive in 1957. > Mrs. Fred Bond and Mrs. Fred Fradinardo, the auxiliary's president and treasurer, r e s p e c t i v e l y , p r e s e n t e d t h e $2,000 check to James M. Lennon, hospital treasurer. The $6,000 gift, one of the larger donations made to the fund, was raised through various activities of the auxiliary, according to Mrs. Bond. These included proceeds from the? Pink Lady Shoppe, Couiury Art Fair, spring fashion show, and a theater party, she said. Jn accepting the check, Mr. Lennon said: "This gift is a symbol of outstanding community spirit. You gave your time and talents to raise a substantial amount for your hospital as a group, and you also contributed individually. The auxiliary is also to be commended for paying up this sizeable pledge one full year ahead of schedule." DR. HENRY FREUND RECEIVES PLAQUE FOR LONG SERVICE Dr. Henry Freund, McHenry optometrist, was one of six in the state awarded special honors at the annual convention of the Illinois Optometry association held in Chicago last Saturday. Dr. Freund received a. plaque for more than fifty years' membership in the association. Awards to the six men honored more than 300 years of professional service. Former local residents for three years back in the 'twenties, Dr. and Mrs. Freund returned to McHenry to make their permanent home thirteen years ago. BAKE SALE The woman's auxiliary of St. Paul's Episcopal church will hold a bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Huppy and Leo's store on Green street. Publish Plaindealer Two Days Early Holiday Week On the holiday weekv the Plaindealer will be printed, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, bringing the paper to readers that evening. It wiU be necessary to set deadlines, ahead Thanksgiving week only to accommodate readers with • the early press date. ^ N ' v Display advertising will , be accepted until Saturday," Nov. 21, and classified ads may be turned in until Monday'- morning at 10 o'clock. General news will be accepted^ until noon on Monday. „ Hold Search For Xmas Seal Kids A search is on for the Christmas Seal Kids of McHenry county. One boy and one girl, between the ages of 6 and 9 years, will be chosen. Parents may send a recent small photograph with the name, address and age of their child printed on the reverse side of the picture, to the McHenry County Tuberculosis association, Woodstock. The 8 et 40 Salon of McHenry county has joined the Tuberculosis association in this contest. Mrs. Orville Kerns, le Petite Chapeau of the Salon, announced that prizes of five dollars each will be given by the Salon to the boy and girl choseh. The deadline for mailing the pictures is Dec. 1. Judges will announce the names of the winners before Christmas. JAMES ENSMINGER RECOVERING AFTER CAR-TRAIN CRASH James Ensminger, who resides on the blacktop road northwest of Ringwood, was seriously injured when his car collided with - a Chicago & North Western freight train at the Ringwood crossing. The accident occurred about 1 o'clock Friday morning. Ensminger was travelling alone in his car, driving west, wh4n he approached the crossing." His car hit the side of the southbound freight engine, then swerved into a ditch. His head shattered the windshield of the car. Besides the head injuries, he also sustained other injuries to the body and was taken to McHenry hospital by ambulance. Members of the sheriff's office investigated the accident. SCOUTERS' OVERNIGHT Neither rain nor hail nor sleet nor snow will deter the scouters' overnight to be held November 21 and 22. The Blackhawk Area council's overnight training course will be held at Camp Lowden, near Oregon. ANNOUNCE PROGRAM FOR TWELFTH ANNUAL KIWANIS FOOTBALL DINNER DEC. i mx WHITE mm CHAIMAN With the close of one of Mc- Henry's most successful football seasons in a number of years, local interest continues to build as members of the McHenry Kiwanis and the McHenry Township Kiwanis clubs progress with plans for their twelfth annual football banquet. This year's event will be held in the high school cafeteria on Thursday evening, Dec. 3. at 7:30 o'clock, with Guy White of the Township club as general chairman. He will be assisted by Frank Konecny, Frank X. Gregory and Clinton Claypool. Dr. Leonard Pawlikowski will act as toastmaster for this year's banquet. The address of welcome will be given by George Pedersen, 20th district lieutenant governor for the year 1960. Presentation of the trophies will be made by Dr. Leslie Krieger. a very appropriate choice for the task since he was a member of the M.C.H.S. team the first year members were honored by the Kiwanis. Present Trophy The trophy will be presented to the young man chosen as "most outstanding" football player of the year by a vote of his teammates. The winner will have not only the necessary ability on the field to qualify him for the honor, but also will be named for his character and willingness to sacrifice personal ambition to the good of the team. It is the hope of Kiwanis, in bestowing this trophy and in honoring the entire team, to (•Continued on page 8) McHENRY FOLKS SHIVER AS NEW RECORD IS SET As the temperatures dipped below the zero mark early this week, more and more folks were inclined to place faith in the autumn prediction of a Great Lakes fisherman that this would be an even colder winter in the area than last. McHenry joined other northern Illinois communities in recording below zero temperatures Tuesday, accompanied by strong winds which made the extreme cold seem even worse than the temperature indicated. Fur coats were taken out of hioth balls and motorists were keeping service stations and garages busy as they had antifreeze tested for strength. It was zero in McHenry as early as midnight Monday. In- Chicago, a new record was set Tuesday when it was 3 above. The previous low reading was 8 above on Nov. 17. 1891. It also set a new record for being the coldest temperature ever recorded this early in the season in the Chicago area. JAYCEES HOLD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING FRIDAY Another meeting of the Junior Chamber of Commerce of McHenry has been set for Friday evening, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. at the Legion home. Members of the sponsoring organization, the Crystal Lake Jaycees, will be present. FORM McHENRY JUNIOR POLICE UNIT IN CITY Of interest to the younger members of the comhiunity, particularly those who belong to the Junior Crime Stoppers, is notice of a meeting to be held in the city hall on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m. to discuss the formation of a new organization known as the McHenry Junior Police. All Crime Stoppers are urged to attend and be sworn in at that time. There will be a deposit of twenty-five cents on all stars in case of loss. For those who reach 12 years of age or move, the money will be refunded. With the help of McHenry business men, the police department is planning a big year ahead for the new organization. For this reason, young members are encouraged to wear their stars proudly. ONLY PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULT OF TWO ACCIDENTS Two drivers escaped injury when their cars collided on East River Road about 3:45 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The accident was blamed on icy road conditions. Albert Weiss of McHenry was driving south on the road when he approached a northbound auto driven by- Wayne Mentzer of Woodstock. As Mentzer attempted to make a left turn, the Weiss auto skidded on the ice and struck thfe side trf' the other car. The sheriff's office investigated. They reported only property damage. Harry Mickelson of Rt. 4, McHenry was blamed for an accident last Saturday night in whi^h his car was involved in a collision with another auto driven by Robert MacGregor of Rt. 6, McHenry. Neither driver was injured but the cars were damaged. State police said the accident occurred on Rt. 120, east of the city. The McHenry man was charged with two violations. COMPLETE HOSPITAL PLEDGE Kotalik Studio Photo James M. Lennon (left) treasurer, McHenry hospital, accepts $2,000 donation from Mrs. Fred Fradinardo (right) and Mrs. Fred Bond, treasurer and president of the institution's Women's Auxiliary. Gift was the last of three payments on the group's $6,000 pledge to the hospital's building fund drive held in 1957. RELATIVE OF LATE DR. MEYER NAMED NEW U.S. CARDINAL Plan to attend the annual Kiwanis football banquet Dec. 3. The announcement on Monday of the appointment of Archbishop Albert G. Meyer of the Chicago Catholic archdiocese as one of eight new cardinals was received by McHenry residents with more than ordinary interest. Many may remember learning of his relationship (first cousin) to the late Dr. Edwin Meyer of McHenry just a year ago when he received his Chicago diocese appointment. The eight new cardinals will be elevated to their office on Dec. 14 at the consistory at the Vatican. Archbishop Meyer, who was in Washington attending a church conference When the announcement was made Monday, is expected to fly to Rome to receive the red hat, symbolic of his new office. The appointment of Archbishop Meyer was made an un- Visiialfy short time after his preceding appointment. The late Cardinal Stritch was archbishop of the Chicago diocese five years before he was named a cardinal in December of 1945. Cardinal Mundelein was an archbishop there for nine years. Archbishop Meyer has been head of the world's largest diocese, including two million Catholics. His appointment to the rank of cardinal was not unexpected, it was reported. Dr. Edwin Meyer's widow still resides on Fox street, McHenry. Support the Christmas Seal Sale, help fight tuberculosis. The Pool Project Mushrooms In Public Interest Locally The latest community project which is probably creating more interest than any other is the drive for funds for a swimming pool in McHenry. From a very small beginning involving the dreams and plans of only a few people three months ago. the project has mushroomed until today everyone is talking about the pool which may soon beebme a reality. Such projects must necessarily have enthusiasm in their initial stages, for even the best laid plans are based, at first, on the small but important word "IF". If the idea meets the approval of the public; if a really concrete plan for progress can be set forth; if the money can be raised in a manner that will not prove too great a burden ... all these "ifs" must be accepted by the small group of persons who initiate such an effort, even when their own faith in the project makes them certain it cannot fail. In regard to the swimming pool project, the committee feels that the period of waiting to see the public reaction to these many "ifs" is just about at an end. The reaction to their plans has been even greater than expected, and members feel that the general enthusiasm should make it possible to announce very soon: "McHenry will definitely have a pool". The committee feel? this is an ideal time to build such a pool because of the fact that each year it is delayed means an extra cost to construct. Facts presented reveal that the pool now proposed for $75,000 would have cost $60;000 five years ago. There is no one sponsor . . . the swimming pool project is a community program for members of local civic, service and social organizations: industry, merchants and interested citizens organized tfnder the Illinois laws as a non-profit corporation. The $75,000 project will be financed strictly on a voluntary basis. Some individuals and organizations have already pledged generous amounts, while others promise to follow. Above all, the committee feels the fund drive now in progress must reach the family and individual lever to make the project a reality. Swimming has long been considered one of the most healthful and beneficial of all sports. Located in the heart of the Chain 'O Lakes area, in McHenry, it is especially important that each person, including every child in the family, learns to swim as a matter of safety. More and more people locally are becoming convinced that a carefully designed pool, operated under proper conditions, will provide, with its modern water purification system, swimming facilities that lessen the hazards of disease and accident. MAN ESCAPES DROWNING; DIES IN AUTOOASH Harvey Busche Killed As Car Strikes Pole Harvey Busche, 43, of 110 S River road, DesPlaines, who was fortunate enough to escape death when his car plunged into the Fox river near Oakhurst last Thursday afternoon, died when his auto skidded into a pole early this week. Busche, who operated a floral shop in DesPlaines. is believed to have lost control of his delivery truck while travelling south on Rand road Monday. The impact as the truck hit the light pole tore the latter and its foundation from the ground. Last Thursday, Busche and his wife, Gladys, 41, had been in McHenry and were returning from the city to their summer home in Oakhurst about 5:45 o'clock when the first accident occurred. As the car started down a hill leading to their cottage, it began to skid and continued for 30 feet into the water, stopping when it became mired in the bottom, with only the top of the vehicle showing. When he was unable to open the door. Busche broke the window and in some manner managed to extricate his wife and bring her to the surface. A neighbor, Edward Prather, and his son, Robert, were in the area when the accident occ u r r e d a n d a s s i s t e d t h e Busches to shore. Busche, who was driving the car, was taken to McHenry hospital for treatment of a back injury and lacerations of the body. His wife escaped with only minor injuries but suffered from shock and exposure. Survivors, in addition to his widow, is a son, Harvey H„ Jr. Services will be held Friday afternoon at the Oehler chapel in DesPlaines. McHenry acquaintances said on Tuesday that Busche was planning to move his wholesale florist business to this community. $1,290 Realized On Palsy Event About 375 persons interested in both fun and charity gathered at the Wing 'n Fin club last week to enjoy the second annual Crazy Hat dinner. The event was a huge success, with $1,290 realized in behalf of the McHenry county women's division of cerebral palsy. Proceeds will be used to defray the cost of maintaining a teacher for the county classroom, located in Crystal Lake. Co-chairmen of the dinner and entertainment were Evelyn Varese and Dorothy Miller. Five well known personalities. including Jim Lounsbury of TV fame, studied the assortment of elaborate hats before deciding on the winners. For the most original, winners were Deanne Hester and Dorr Hoenes; unusual. Carmen Antonson and Albert Stilling; funniest, Zoe Rutherford and Joe Etten. Judges, in addition to Lounsbury, were David Hutchinson and Charles St. Louis of Chicago, Judge James Cooney of DISTRICT 15 SCHOOL BOARD LEARNS BUILDING PROGRAM PROGRESS AS EXPANSION NEEDS ARE REVEALED Hoppe Heads Pure Milk Local Arthur Hoppe was elected president of the McHenry Pure Milk local at the annual meeting of that group Saturday evening. The election took place after dinner served at the.Legion home. Named to serve with Hoppe were Walter Bolger, vicechairman; Robert W. Knox, Jr., secretary-treasurer; Harold Stilling, delegate to PMA meetings, and Gene Eppel, alternate delegate. About fifty members of the organization were present to hear a talk by Avery Vose of Antioch, president of the Pure Milk association. Mr. Vose spoke on the current price of milk and explained in detail what is being done to get a better price for local milk farmers. As new head of the local, Hoppe replaces James Curran, who ably headed the group for a number of years. Miss Donna Mae King, who represented the McHenry local in last summer's dairy princess contest, was present to tell members of her experiences in connection with the contest. COUNCIL in CAPSULE Engineering plans are now complete on the sanitary project proposed under special assessment program in the Country Club subdivision area. Easements are being secured in the area mentioned and the necessary legal steps being set up in proper order. It is expected that a public hearing can be held the latter part of December. A special meeting is being planned to definitely decide on the proposed new water well. Tests have been made and a comprehensive report made by engineer. The necessity of additional water supply has long been recognized along with the problem of providing sufficient pressure in certain areas. Some time ago the Illinois Inspection Bureau served notice on the city that an additional water supply must be provided or the city would be placed in a higher cost insurance rating classification. A recent police drive brought to light the failure of some vehicle owners who neglected to purchase city tags during the year of 1959. A few who are still on the list will be contacted in the next few days. A delegation from Cooney Heights attended the last meeting with plans for providing ice skating in the area. Recreation spots in various sections of the city seems to be popular with parents of small children. The local Plah Commission and consultants will meet with the city council next Monday night to report progress on the long range plan for the order- (Continued on page 8) Members of School District 15 learned at their meeting Monday evening of the progress being made on the construction work undertaken to accommodate the growing enrollment in the public grade schools. They also learned the great need for completion o the building program as soo. as possible. At the meeting, the boan. opened bids for the excavation and foundation work for the new kindergarten through fifth grade school which will be located on the Weber property on Pistakee Bay road. Joseph F r e t t of M c H e n r y was low bidder and was awarded the contract for $13,451. The great need for the school is reflected in the state ment made to the board tha. eight rooms of the ten-room building will be filled as soon as the doors are opened. Complete Work Jan. 1 The excavating and foundation work will be completed by Jan. 1 of next year, and the entire building will be ready for occupancy with the start of the fall session next September. The school will accommodate the younger pupils from the surrounding area, relieving the enrollment problem at Edgebrook. Supt. Carl Buckner gave the board a report on the progress of the four-room addition at Junior high. The completion is eagerly awaited since it is now necessary to hold two classes in the corridor. It was announced that the sum of $144,000 is expected from the state in accordance with a claim made by the board based on the average daily attendance at the school. This amount will help cover the operating costs. Improve Road The board learned that its share of the cost of improving Park avenue, which passes in front of both EJdgebrook and Junior high school, will run $2,817.15. This figure is onesixth of the full cost, another sixth being assumed by High School District No. 156, and two-thirds by the city of Mc-- Henry. It will be remembered tha t h e f l o o d e d c o n d i t i o n of t h f street for a period of time last spring caused a great incor venience for pedestrians a n r motorists alike. During the evening, the board passed a resolution approving the attendance of some members at the Illinois School Board association meeting in Chicago next Monday. Mrs. Eleanor Foley, principal of Edgebrook school, was present to give a report to the board on the methods and techniques used to teach reading in that school. At the next meeting, the language-arts program in the Junior high school will be discussed before the board. District 136 At the meeting of District 156, held Tuesday evening, the treasurer's report for October was read. The board re-affirmed the policy to play all home football games at night next season. Of special interest was a report of Supt. Carl Buckner stating that the amount of tax protests in the district amounted to $18,000. (Continued on page 8) 'CRAZY HAT" WINNERS (Continued on page 8) Photo by David J. Miller Two of the winners in the "Crazy Hat" contest sponsored by the McHenry county women's division of cerebral palsy were these outstanding creations. Deanne Hester, at right, was awarded first prize in the lady's division for having the most original hat. while Albert Stilling won similar honors in the men's division for the most unusual hat. A total of $1,290 was realized from the event