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t "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" cJfe Volume 85 -- No. 41 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1960 18 Pages -- 10c Per Copy VOTE FEB. 16 CITY WATERWO * j * This morning the McHenry sarea is ^digging out from one of the worst snowstorms in twenty-five years. estimated fifty cars were .stalled on Route 120" between -McHenry and Woodstock. Our own Plaindealer truclc4eft McHenry at one o'clock yesterday afternoon for Woodstock and did not return until after six <{last night. And that was accomplished only through the good will of a local farmer who permitted his fence to bo cut 'to jjermit a tow truck to pull it trough a field and around stalled vehicles. A report from the sheriff's office at five a.m. this morning Stated that Route 120 had been jplowed, although in may places ^iere was one-way traffic. They advi&d autoists to stay off the Toads if at all possible. •s The Plaindealer, like most dther businesses, had a "skelet o n # c r e w on W e d n e s d a y morning, which necessitated tjpme newe items being cut length." Nevertheless, like the ijtiailmen, the paper must go through--even if the going L ft bit rough through the snowdrifts. ------ " From (quote) "chilly Florida" comes a note from Mr. an^ Mrs. Math Laures, who arWspending the winter in the southern state. Mr. Laures Says the weather is fine for the fishing he enjoys, for the fish move in to shore when there is a northwest wind However, he expressed regret for those who have only short vacations there and arrive during. qne of the frequent cool periods. fe family has just moved their new home in We,st palm Beach, but say they attend to return to McHenry for the summers. February --"the shortest tnonth of the year but with apparent length because of dragging mnter weather -- has had a rough time keeping its days together. Seme taxpayers woWier whether it was worth the trouble, since it was on Feb. 23, 1913, that the federal income tax was made legal by the Sixteenth amendment tc the Constitution. ' The month wasn't even included In the year when Romulus, one of Rome's founders, drew up the first Roman calendar. When it did make an a p p e a r a n c e , F e b r u a r y w a s tacRfed onto end of the year, and hundreds of years later, before it four.dhthe place it occupies today, Emperor Augustus swiped a day to add to August, the month ndmed after him. Certainly February deservea Lincoln,' a Washington and a Valentine's Day to add ° Interesting touch to a monti. has. really had its share Of pushing around., And what youqg lady isn't ' elated that at • least once ©very four years she has Feb. 29 to "speak her piece" .to the gentleman of her choice! • K. A. F. f PLAN EARLY FOR RESCUED DEER SHOT Eleanor Locker Named Chairman Late June Event0 Eleanor Locker of 300 W. Elm street, McHenry; was named general chairman for the lourth annual Country 'Art Fair at a recent meeting of lats year's Art Fair committee. The Fair, which is sponsored every year by the woman's auxiliary to McHenry hospital, is tentatively scheduled for late in June. It features artists from McHenry county and is considered an outstanding cul- TAX COLLECTION ELEANOR LOCKER tural event in the Chain-OLakes and Fox River Valley areas. Mrs. Locker is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin school of fine arts and has been director of the Choralaire singing group of Crystal Lake. She has been an exhibiting artist at the Country Art Fair The new chairman is searching for interesting personnel to fill the various committees for the Fair and has invited those interested in working to a meeting at the home of Brian rru-r'jsh, 474 W Todd street Woodstock, on Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. New artists in the area and those interested in exhibiting lor the first time this yea.' may contact Mrs. Richard VVilhelm, 2G1 Main street, McHenry, for -formation. At the organization meeting were last year's general chairman. Gertrude Gladstone, and many of the committee workers who contributed to the success of the Fair: Bob Gray. T xai-i Wilhelm. Jack Hobbs, Donald and "Barbara, Brodie, Brian Crumlish. :* ry'Fi-ett Eileen Pau'sen, Jane Weiss, Nyla IToffrnan r.. a Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tier.lev. CORONER'S JI'KY VERDICT A verdict of accidental death du? U. injures sustained in an auto crash was the verdict of a co"orv r'«- jury which met concernit.^ the death of Eugene Freunti » f McHenry. He died Jan. :!9 in McHenry hospital of injuries suffered in a two-car crash on Rt. 120. east of the city, a week previous. Kotalik Studio Photo Police Officer Bart Yegge, at left, and State Game Warden James Vavra are shown looking at the ..beautiful deer which the latter was forced to shoot when it was lound injured last Thursday morning. Jack and Bill Meyer and Ken and Rich Burns saw the animal struggling in the water near Oakhurst subdivision. They immediately found a boat and rowed out to the deer, then managed to tie a rope around its neck and bring it ashore. *> ' A veterinarian who was called said the deer was suffering from a broken leg and could not be saved. It was then that Mr. Vavra was summoned to end the animal's suffering. It is believed the deer may have been struck by a car and later tried to swimi across the river. MAYOR FREUND OF FUND CAMPAIGN HOLD INQUEST INTO DEATH OF IRENE GARRITY An "inquest was scheduled Wednesday at the Schutt, Mc- Farlin, Saunders funeral homo in Harvard in the death of Mrs. Irene- Garrity of the village of Sunnyside, who died in Harvard hospital about 6 o'clock Tuesday evening, Feb. 9. • ^ : - Mrs. Garrity was taken by ambulance to the hospital that afternoon. She had been suffering from a coronary condition for some time. The body -s being removed to a Ch'cago h'neral home. ELECT DELEGATES TO GOF JUDICIAL CONVENTION SOON Charles J. 'Chuck) Miller of McHenry, chairman of the Republican central committee, has called a county conventibn tor Feb. 17 at the court house. The purpose will be to elect delegates to the judicial convention to be held in Freeport March 21, tt which time a candidate wili be nominated to run for the supreme v.ourt bench from the Sixth judicial district. The Sixth nistrict is made up of twelve counties, i /jljding McHenry. Others, are Kane, DeKalb, O^le, Jo P--, .-less, Carroll, Sti/henson. Whiteside, Winnebr.to. Boont1, Kendall and Delegate? aic 'i^rr.ed in ratio to the total vote cast in the last primary election. Since McHenry hc»c 13,466 votes, there will be twenty-six dele gates. (Continued on page 8) PROPOSED 18-BED HOSPITAL Artist's conception shows sleek, modern eighteen-bed building which will be built along Boone creek, adjacent to McHenry hospital's" present location. Plans, which have been revised to shave costs, include a maternity department with labor rooms, deliveryroom a fourteen-bassinet nursery. This will be the first of a four-stage construction plan. The other three stages, planned for the future, will include two additions on the east end of the first stage, plus a second fir,or. providing a complete hospital with ninety beds. The hospital will vacate areas of its present location as each unit is completed. This conception was drawn by Jess J. Seeman of Wonder Lake. Completed plans for McHenry hospital's new eighteen bed building have been approved and plans for a largescale fund raising drive for the i bustling institution were an- ! nounced by James *M. Lennon. 1 president. | Mayor Georgo, accepted t»te general chairman-. ship for the campaign to raise $200,000, Mr. Lennon said. •Plans for the new structure have been in process of revision for many months in an effort to shave costs and stil! provide the area with an outstanding hospital, he stated. Since the original* plans, costhave been greatly reduced, bu: in spite of this, more money is needed for this urgent project, he said. Preliminary estimates place the cost of the proposed building at approximately $300,000, he stated. More than $100,000. collected from the last drive, is available in cash in building fund accounts in the bank, he added. Campaign Far Reaching An extensive campaign reaching into a!i parts of McHenry county, will be executed hv communitv-minded individuals. all leaders in their areas Names of committee member^ who will work on this will be announced soon. "The hospital's board of directors is pleased with the fine cooperation and enthusiasm displayed by volunteers form ing committees, particular^ Mayor Freund whose leadei ship will help insure success ot the endeavor," Mr. I,ennor> stated. "Volunteer typists also deserve a pat on the back." he added. Mr. I.ennon urged other lyp ists in the community wlv would like to help in the cam paign to contact the buildinr fund office at the hospital. Reason For Drive "Occasionally people ask why hospitals must conduc fund drives" Mr. Lennon st.at ed. "The answer boils down ti simple econonvcs. The higl cost of hospital buildings es sential for proper care and ef ficient operation cmnot 1>< borne by income derived from patient care. Incom'e from pi tie-nts in non-profit institution; like McHenry hospital is u-ti lized primarily for paying operating expenses and purchasing equipment. "The federal government recognizes this fact and provides outstanding tax benefits for individuals and co;;>ora tions to encourage their'contributions and accelerate this type of construction," he said Marin'C Pvt. Robert R. Messe!. son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Messel of Pistakee Highlands. is scheduled to finish four weeks of individual combat training Feb. 12 at the Marine Corp? base. Camp Pendleton, Calif. Three Employed To Investigate Payments Due Treasurer Harry Herendeen announced to the board of supervisors. at their Tuesday meeting that his office collected $6,000 in December, $5,000 in January and $4,000 in February in back personal property taxes. He added that an active program was being undertaken for collection of taxes and seizure of personal property in lieu of payment. Three men are now employed for this task, one active aj the present time and two iflj training More are expected to be hired in the future, who will trace unknown addresses. An ordinance was adopted by the board, making more rigid the rules and regulations for admittance to Valley Hi Nursing Home. Board members were informed of a revised system of bookkeeping being installed in the county offices which will show actual cash receipts and disbmsements in addition to fee collections and disbursements. A resolution regarding abol ishment of the post of supervisor of assessments was considered and then referred to the finance committee for report at a future date. Announcement was made that the Corporate Policy Holders Council will be retained for $2,000 to $2,600 to survey all insurance policies of. the county. ^ Candidates Present appeared before the board. One was Richard Cross, who spoke in behalf of his candidacy for state's attorney, pledging his cooperation with the board in matters of county business. The other was Senator Robert McClory, who also addressed the board in behalf of his candidacy for re-election. Petitions for re-zoning brought before the board of appeals will cost $40 in the future as against $25 previously charged, it was made known. All payments for building permits must be made by cash, certified check, money order or postal note. A request for zoning rec l a s s i f i c a t i o n o f O a k w o o d Shores,. Wonder Lake, from "R-l" to "II" was denied. "fhe board learned that sales <ax collections made in September and October,<>and iust recently received. amounted lo $5.41191 and $5,984.95. McHENRY MAN IS CO-CHAIRMAN OF HEART FUND DRIVE George Pedersen of McHenr\ and Mrs. Elmer Schneidei of Woodstock have been named co-chairmen of the 1960 heat fund drive in McHenry county Harold Beth of Woodstock is ' 'easurer. The drive, for which a goai Mas not yet been announced by Dr. John Tambone of Woodsi oek. president of the County Heart association, opened Feb 1 and will reach its climax on Heart Sunday, Feb. 28. At that ime. volunlcers will conduct i door-lb-door canvass. A new plan to solicit ruial residents wis also outlined by Mrs. Schneider, who has served as chairman for five consecutive years. "A" Honor Roll Students Named Nineteen high school students were plaecd on the "A" honor roll at'the end of the semester Seven of these were seniors. Seniors Karen Railev, Judy Hans I Barbara Kriekl, Joan Lubinsk. I Barbara Skrentny, Dan Somj pel and Carol Stritar. I Juniors j Karen Bush. Kathy Curran I Michele Dougherty, Dona Pe- | terson and Marlene Schroeder. I Sophomores ! Dorothy Curran. Peggy Mar- I chi and Virginia Peterson. LAKELAND PARK MAN INJURED IN TWO-CAR CRASH Paul Schwegel suffered neck and head injuries when his car was struck in the rear during the blizzard Tuesday "evening. The accident occurred about 8:45 o'clock on Rt, 120, near his hoifte in Lakeland Park. Schwegel was driving west, attempting to find the turn-off into the subdivision, when his car was struck by . another west-bound car. The second driver was uninjured. Hans Riehheimer of Chicago suffered chest injuries Monday evening on Rt. 120, west of ,the city, when his car crashed into a tree. He was driving east and apparentlyfell asleep at the wheel. His car left the highway on a curve. Numerous minor accidents were reported by state and county police Wednesday morning. CITY ASKS PUBLIC SUPPORT OF MUCH NEEDED WATERWORKS SYSTEM AT POLLS CAROLE SWANSON AWARDED V.F.W. NURSE SCHOLARSHIP Announcement was m a d e this past week that Miss Carole Lynn Swaiison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rov Swanson (Continued on page 8) CITY AND C OF C FORMS AVAILABLE FOR SOLICITORS Forms are now available at the office of City Clerk Ear! R. Walsh to be filled out for the city of McHenry and for the Chamber of Commerce by anyone wishing to make solicitations either in business or r e s i d e n t i a l s e c t i o n s . A f t e r these are filled out, there is a ten-day waiting period in which investigation is carried out by the two groups, followed by approval or disapproval of the applicant. In keeping with their policy of vigilance in this line, both the city and the C. of C. ask residents to use caution in regard to telephone solicitations. SCOUTS ATTEND FATHER AND SON BANQUET TONIGHT A large number of Scouts, including members of all local troops, will attend the annual father-son banquet at the Wing 'n Fin lodge tonight. Thursday. Feb. 11, at 7:15 o'clock in observance of Scout Week. Star Scout Randy Hughes will act as master of ceremonies and guest si>eaker will be Woodman Bros, whose" subject will be "Around The World With Scouts". McHenry Scouts are joining with more than 5.000,000 boys and leaders throughout the country in the observance of their fifth anniversary during Boy Scout week. The golden anniversary will, be observed in every city and town and most villages in the United States and territories. The theme of the anniversary is "For God and Country." Board Sfiefs of Wonder Lake and a 1959 graduate of the McHenry high school, has been named recipient of a $200 nurse scholarship given by the local V F.W auxiliary. The happy young lady received the scholarship from DaisypSmith, auxiliary presidient, at the V.F.W. clubhouse.' <9 Carole is a freshman at the Evanston hospital school ol nursing, affiliated with Northwestern university, and plans to receive her degree from that university after completing a five-year course. GALION HOME IN LAKEMOOR BADLY GUTTED BY FIRE The Lawrence Galion family at 225 N. Santa Barbara, Lakemoor, managed to escape into Wednesday morning's blizzard after an oil stove in their home exploded and set the house afire at 7 a.m. McHenry firemen j o i rrr d members of the.-Lakemoor station in fighting the blaze, but only after they had fought drifts on Rt 120 that almost stopped the big fire truck. The interior of the residence was badly gutted and the Galions will be unable to return to the home until extensive repairs have been made. DR. GRIESBACH ' RE-ELECTED CHIEF OF HOSPITAL STAFF --<* At the February meeting of School District 15, the board of education awarded contracts lor the new Hilltop school for which the foundation has been laid two miles northeast of the city, north of Eastwood Manor. Ivar Fredricksen was awarded the general contract in the amount of $138,066: Reinicke of Crystal Lake, electrical contract, $20,325; Henrich Heating of Chicago, heating contract, $49,950; and Joseph Weber of McHenry. plumbing, $24,667. Completion of the school is expected by Aug. 15. The board voted during the evening to increase the salary schedule 5 per cent, beginning with the 1960 fall school term. Members also approved a contract for Mrs. Elsie Hoppe to ieach kindergarten for the remainder of this year. The fire marshal attended to present the good news to the board that he found all recomm e n d a t i o n s f o r L a n d m a r k school on Waukegan road had been carried out and the building passed inspection.. The board voted to conduct the sale of bonds for the new school to be erected west of McHenry at the regular meeting on March 14. Dr. Peter Griesbach has been re-elected chief of staff of McHenry hospital for the third term. Dr. Burton Krimmer and >r. Edw. F. Wilt were elected vice-president and secivtarytreasurer, respectively. The hospital's medical staff meets several tinves each month in clinical and business sessions. Clinical meetings are devoted to modern advances in medicine and surgery as another means of keeping the staff (Continued on page 8) On Feb. 16. the voters of the city ofksMi'LIenry are being requester! to vote on the question of issuing bonds to improve the waterworks s\ stem of the city After careful study a n il many hours . spent in going over all the details, it was decided by the City Council that t h e proposed improvements were necessary and desirable for the best interests of the city. Voters tn the city are asked to give serious consideration to this ;mportant problem and show their interest at the polls next Tuesday, Feb. 16. Voters residing in Ward No. 1 will vote in the City Hall. Buss Motor Sales is the designated voting place for Ward No. 2. In Ward No. 3, votes will be cast in the A. S. Blake Motors, Inc.. building. The polls will be open from 6 ajn. to 6 p m.. Cost of Improvements The average tax rate increase is approximately 22 cents per each $100 assessed valuation. A property owner with a home having an assessed valuation of $6,000 would pay $13!20 a year, or SI.in a month for this improvement. The above figures are based on the 1958 assessed valuation of the city, which is $11,768,- 719. As the city grows, and the a s s e s s e d v a l u a t i o n b e c o m e s larger, the cost per taxpayer will be reduced. To offset the cost, it must be remembered that the city is faced with increased insurance rates if the water supply and mains are not increased. These rate increases have been avoid- "ed up to this time because the' Council has given the Iillnoii Inspection Bureau assurance 1 that necessary steps are being : taken to meet requirements. While a general percentage'J of insurance rate increase can-' not be accurately stated, information has been secured that * indicates a possible increase of ' 44 per cent ii* fire- rates on duellings should thj? city fail to provide adequate water supply and proper pressure. Commercial and industrial risks would be faced with an increase but a statement of fact cannot be made on these since each building is specifically rated according to structure and exposure. Those interested in the success of the bond issue feel a very deep sense of responsibility in safeguarding lives ajid property. This is especially Cue when considering public building such as schools, wher$ large groups are gathered. SWEPT OVERBOARD Jerral Neberz, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Neberz of Crystal Lake was one of five seamen swept overboard into the waters of the Atlantic off the Virginia coast last week w h e n t h e d e s t r o y e r D a l y l u r c h e d u n e x p e c t e d l y . T h e tragic incident took place Thursday afternoon, Feb. 4?°" Five other men were rescued. DISCUSS MENTAL HEALTH These men were present at a 1 interesting meeting of the Harrison school P.T.A. in Wonder l^ike last week, at which time a panel discussion on McHenry county's mental health center in this city took place. From left to right, they are Judge James Cooney; Stanley Blumberg. administrative director of the McHenry Mentai Health Center; Aldene Ecker, administrator of the Fox Valley Mental Health clinic; Rev. Eugene Maxwell, former director of the Woodstock Children s home; Dr. S. L. Ruggero. president of the McHenry County Medical association; aiwi Francis Higgins. president of the Harrison school P.T.A. \ f