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* THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "Serving The ChaiB-0*Mli%s Region Slice 1875" Volume 87 -- No. 4 --^2 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. JUNE 1. 1961 16 Pages -- 10c Per Copy Area Tragedies Mar Holiday Weekend One of the most beautiful Memorial days, weather-wise, that McHenry has been privileged to enjoy in many years brought forth unusually large crowds to line the streets and an exceptionally long and jrful parade. As the sun shone brightly on the marchers, and a cool breeze kept temperatures comfortable, an appropriate, but brief program was held in front of the Legion home, followed by the parade to the three cemeteries and the memorial marker in the city park. Certainly Memorial day sjpuld have a special meaning to all of us, and the many who enjoyed the line of march should appreciate the effort put forth by those who made it possible. McHenry police had the assistance of the Tie Rods, Wheelers and Fox Valley Riders in keeping things moving smoothly. ^5ur "Twice Told Tales" coltftn continues to bring back fond memories of many years ago. A letter from Mrs. B. S. Newberg of Wauconda tells us of a message received from her aunt, Mrs. Edward Hendee. now a resident of Land O' Lakes, who was pleasantly surprised to see her maiden name mentioned in the column, jp^.item recalled how fifty Miss Iff&de Eatfnger, the Volo rural mail carrier, had purchased a Ford runabout to run her route. Mrs. Newberg says her aunt is now 81 years of age, enjoys an active life and spends many hours in the Florida sunshine working in her yard. She added that a recent letter from Mrs. Hendee made mention of «e fact she had read the ar- •le and she also stated that she had taken "the good old Plaindealer for many, many years". With the abundance of tornadoes striking the mid-west in recent weeks, and fortunately missing McHenry. a few reminders might be in order. Safety specialists say to keep fifllm. since it won't help to get Wcited. This is the hardest advice of all to follow. All of us know we can't stop its approach. but it doesn't stop those butterflies from turning in our stomach as a funneltype^ cloud approaches. ^Tornadoes usually move in. a n o r t h e a s t e r l y d i r e c t i o n a t about 25 to 40 miles per hour. If one is coming toward you, is recommended that you move at right angles to its path. IT there isn't time to escape, lie flat on the ground face down in the nearest ditch or ravine, or even better, in a culvert. If at home and there is no cyclone celler, the southwest corner of the basement usually offers the greatest safety. If time permits, shut off elec- ^icity and heating appliances md open doors and windows on the north and east sides of the house to equalize air pressure. The purpose of a tornado warning system is to give you ten minutes to take these precautions. Now the above suggestions are not those of the writer but of a safety expert. For ourselves, we will probably among the nervous, "fluttery" individuals who know exactly what should be done but haven't the presence of mind in an emergency to do It. Glen Uhles will serve as Mc Henry "Doughnut Day" chair man. with Mrs. Marie Howe of McCullom Lake as co-chairman. it was learned this past feek. K. A. F. BOAT ACCIDENT Barbara Burkhardt of Evanston suffered a possible broken arm Sunday afternoon when she was thrown against the side of her boat in Fox Lake when it was rammed by another craft.. She is confined to ^cHenry hospital. C Install New Pastor June 4 Large Variety O* Items To Be Oliered Public Installation of the new pastor of the Alliance Bible church, 38lS West John street, McHenry, will take place Sunday, June 4. The special service will begin at 11 a.m. and Rev. A. J. Moser, professor of Above are some of the ninety-four members of the graduating class at Marian Central Catholic high school. They are residents of this area and will receive diplomas at commencement exercises to be held Friday, June 2. Top row, left to right: Pat Grossman, Dan Freund, Anne Sullivan, Josephine Gilligan, Jody Weber, Patricia Walsh and Jean Marie Schoen. Center row: Carol Ann Duescher, Therese Schneider, Judith Freund, John Rinda, Edward Jessie, Tony Paluch and Michelle Dougherty. ' Bottom row: Michael Meyer, Valerie Maun, Sally Russell, Ken Schaefer, Mary Kae Amour, Janice Charles and Carole Lubanski. HUNDiiDS OF Y< 0 RECEIVE DIPLOMAS Junior high school graduation in McHenry is scheduled for Thi^rsd^y evening, Jufte 8, at 8:15 o'clock. Miss Jean Anthony will play the processional, after which Reno Bertellotti, principal, will present the scholarship awards. Commander George Mrachek will announce winners of the American Legion awards. The school band will be heard in three selections, "Navy Blue and Gold," "Salute to Brahms" and "Aimer Mater March." The main address of the evening will be given by Fred Gunderson, superintendent of the Richmcffid public schools. The large class of 167 members will approach the stage to be awarded diplomas by Supt. Carl Buckner and Assistant Supt. M. L. Schoenholtz to conclude the program. Graduates Graduates are Donald Ackerman, Thomas Adams, Linda Adams, John Adams, Ronald Armour, James Anderson, Lynn Baker, LaRayne Ballard, Betty Banach, Darrell Barker, Marion Barle, Kathryn Barrows, Patti Beaman, Bonnie Beato, Robert Beck, Michael Bell, Joseph Bellino, Nancy Bellon, Richard Bitterman, Diane Bjork, Sara Borchardt, John Bos, James Boyle, Sandra Brennan, Yvonne Bruce, Thomas Carlson, Daniel Charbonnier, Diane Chobot, Faith Clark, Michael Cooper, Sharon Cooper, Sandra Counley, Floyd E. Covalt, James Creamer, James Creighton. Also Juanita uagdagan, Jo- Anne Day, Frances DeYoung, David Dimon, Loridale Dixon, Robert Doran, Terrance Doran, Wade Dowell, Nancy Egge^ t, Susan Farr, Sandra Ficken, Geraldine Fidler, Georgia Foerster, Susan Fossum, Deborah Francke, Paul Funk, Elyse Garland, Ronald Gelvin, Beth Glysing, William Gray, Sharon Greenley, Cynthia Grote, Thomas Hachmeister, Thomas Hanson, Frederick Harnish, Evelyn Harrison, Robert Hatch, Regina Heckmann, Edward H e y w a r d, Sherry Hughes. Also Susan Jacobsen, Linda Yanda, Keigh Jensen, Ronald Jeschke, Ronald Johnson, Jill Johnston, Thomas Jomd, Gerard Just en, Anita Kalfus, Michael Kalfus. Margaret Karas, Dennis Karmel, Arthur Keevil, Audrey Keevil, Willie Kloepfer, Judith Knackstedt, William Korner, Aleta Kreimier, I.innea Larson, Kenneth Laurence, Linda Lieberson, Paul Liebman, Daniel Lissy, Gary Lockwood, Paul Lomax, Barbara Lorch, Nancy Lossmann, Lin- Rfjv. Eugene Baumhofer, superintendent of Marian Central Catholic high school in Woodstock and pastor of St. {Mary's church, McHenry, will read the names of ninety-four graduates of the school who will receive diplomas from Rev. Joseph Egan of Woodstock on Friday, June 2. The commencement address will be given by Rev. Peter Sondonato, CSC, professor of English and moderator of publications at Notre Dame high school, Niles. Baccalaureate services were held at the school Sunday, when high Mass was sung by Fr. Baumhofer. Following the Mass, the graduates and members of the faculty enjoyed breakfast. For the second commencement at Marian, the boys will wear dark blue robes and the girls, light blue. The traditional commencement march, played on the organ, will mark the entrance of the seniors, after which the school glee club will sing appropriate selections. The valedictory speech will be given by Karen Schuler. ORGANIZATIONS PLEDGE SUPPORT OF JULY PAGEANT Representatives of many local organizations took a couple hours out of their holiday observance ' Tuesday morning to make' plans for the 125th year pageant in McHenry. They heard plaps outl.Mie^ .(qrfchs? July 9 performance, and volunteered to assist in presentation of this big undertaking. The pageant will include ten scenes, opening with the arrival of the first family in 1837 and continuing to tell tfie story of the early development of the community and the various phases of history to the present day. Persons Interested in taking part in any way are Urged to contact organizations to which they belong, or . write" to Pageant, McHenry, 111. Anyone talented in make-up, singing, acting, constructing scenes, etc., will be welcomed. One rehearsal for the pageant chorus is being planned for Monday evening, June 26, in the high school music room, to which interested adults are invited. The dress rehearsal for the pageant will be held July 5 and the show itself will mark the opening ot Fiesta Week festivities. Announcement was made this week of the dates for the first annual McHenry Home ;Show, which will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June. 9, 10 and 11, at the local roller rink. Sixty exhibits are scheduled to oceuRy the attention of the ' hundreds who sponsors hope will be drawn to the event • through its various attractions. $The : show will feature such widely: diversified lines as boat*, autos, shoes, household items, etc. Purpose Of Show ^ The Knights of Columbus, sponsors of the annual show fcave undertaken the project |o better acquaint the public with the vast amount of merchandise, and the variety, offered in local stores. They hope .that by viewing a sampling of 'the large assortment, residents of the area may have a -better idea of the service lo<^il stores are able to provide everyone who lives in the comjimnity. The show will be open from J to 11 p.m.' on Friday and ^aturday nights and from 2 ^m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. • s^^Lal p^ogram lecturing professional entertainment, will be presented on the last night Prizes will also be given away. Art Roth and Ray Mendyk are co-chairmen of the committee on arrangements for the event. TWO COUPLES WILL OBSERVE ANNIVERSARIES High school June 9. commencement Judge Carroll Sentences Oker To Lifetime In State Prison Following a week's trial and another several days of deliberation by Circuit Judge William M. Carroll, he announced last Friday morning that Herman Oker, Jr., 26, of Crystal Lake was sentenced to serve the remainder of his life in the Illinois state penitentiary at Joliet for the murder of his wife. The judge found Oker guilty of the fatal shooting of Janice Reinboldt Oker of McHenry last Jan. 13. The judge spoke of his careful consideration of the evidence and added that although the court felt there should be no death penalty,^ the, facts and circumstances of the case resulted in a verdict expressing tiis° opinion that Oker should be confined for the rest of his natural life. A motion for* a new trial was overruled. The verdict last Friday climaxed several months of heartbreak and anxiety for all concerned. Oker was arrested in the parking lot of the Oaks manufacturing plant immediately after horrified witnesses saw the young husband shoot his wife, from whom he was ceoa rated. Since that time Oker had been confined to jail. (Continued on Page 8) Participate in the pageant vhich will be part of the 125th year celebration in McHenry this summer. COONEY, EVELOPER. IS LAID TO REST Martin Cooney, one of the outstanding developers in the McHenry area in the last two decades, died in Victory Memorial hospital, Waukegan, Thursday, May 2$>, following a long illness. He was 76 years old. A twenty-five year resident of McHenry, Mr. Cooney was instrumental in developing the Cooney Heights subdivision, named for him, and many of the streets bear the names of places in the west which had special significance to him during his travels. He was bom in Chicago and at the age of 12 went with his family to Fort Worth, Texas, for two years, after which they moved to Colorado Springs, Colo. A year later, they returned to Chicago, where he completed his high school education. and later enrolled in the agricultural school of the University of Wisconsin, where he remained for three years. After managing a large farm in north Maine for two and one-half years, he took a job as an Indian agent on the Ponca reservation at Ponca City, Okla. From there he went to the Sioux reservation in South Dakota before homesteading on land in the same state. La- Mr. and Mrs. William Welter of 4003 N. Spring Grove road, Johnsburg, will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary with Mass at St. John the Baptist church on June 1, the actual anniversary date. They will have a family dinner away from home on Saturday, June 3, followed by open house after 6 o'clock in the evening at their residence., About forty-five are expected for the dinner, including Rev. Kartheiser, a nephew of Mr. Welter; Rev. Blitsch and (Continued on Page I) MR. WM. N. HARPER sociology at Wheaton college, will deliver the charge. Rev. Moser is the former interim pastor. Assuming his duties as pastor will be William N. Harper, who is a recent graduate of Nyack Missionary college, Nyack, New York. Mr. Harper received a B.S. degree in theology upon graduating ,from Nyack, after which he pursued summery qf, post-graduate studies at tht? TJHKtefSity of Oklahoma in the field of Linguistics. After two years as a pastor, Mr. Harper plans to go to the mission field under the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Othe Hea Two ves In JUNE 1 MARKS DEADLINE FOR CONVEST Harry, Cygan Heads Jaycees Harry Cygan was installed as the new president of the McHenry Junior Chamber of Commerce at the installation banquet held at Chapel Hill Country club on May 27. Other officers also installed were Hank Heise, external vicepresident; Dave Ladd, internal vice-president; Lee Hiller, secretary; and Tony Pintozzi, treasurer. The new board of directors for the coming year include John Gelwicks, youth activities; Arnie Freund, state director; Tom Nick, inter-club activities and programing; Denny Jus ten, ways and means; Walter Kalemba, membership and orientation; Don Gerstad, civic affairs; and Edward Falck, director of public relations. For a good exhibition of „ driving skill, be sure to ccgpe to the high school parking lot Saturday, June 3, at 10 a.m. and watch the participants of the junior driving roadeo compete for the honor of entering state competition. Anyone wanting house numbers please contact Harry Cygan at EV. 5-2253 and the Jaycees will have them delivered to you. THE WM. WELTERS Rev. Esser of Virgil, a friend; also Mrs. William Hutter of Chicago, a sister of Mrs. Welter and her bridesmaid fifty years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Welter became acquainted during their school days and were married in 1911 in St. Peter and Paul Catholic church, Virgil, I1L, with Rev. Michael Welter, brother of the groom, now deceased, officiating. The couple moved to Johnsburg from Glenview six years ago. He is retired from the Welter Paper Pail Co., manufacturers of paper cartons. Both are in good health and enjoy their new ranch home. Hickory Acres. Their favorite hotiby is gardening. (Conthmed m Page 8) \ BOOSTERS OFFERED EARLY IN JUNE TO YOUTH The McHenry public school health department, in carrying out its objective to prevent communicable diseases, is offering for the first time polio boosters. The probable dates are listed as June 5, 6 and 7 if sufficient vaccine can be obtained. The program will be offered only for children currently enrolled. Letters explaining the program have been sent home with students. Those who have not received any protective innoculations for polio are advised to consult their family physician for the first three doses, as the clinic will administer only a polio booster, which is recommended to be given once a year. Enter the beard contest today. Local Beauty Operators Will Judge July 16 One glance at the long beards now taking shape on McHenry men is the only reminder needed! that the city is celebrating its 125th anniversary this summer. Today, June 1, is the deadline for the beard growing contest, after which fines wiii be imposed. However, shaving permit badges may be obtained. Judging will be handled by three beauty shop proprietors to be named at a later date, and will be done Sunday, July 16, at noon at the reviewing stand in front of the „ Legion home. All income from fines will be used for youth and other community activities. Official registration shops for the beard contest are the Circle .Barber . shgp,„ RU 120,.. ' Smftty's barber shop. Green street, Jim's Barber shop, 3909 W. Main street. Elm Street Barber shop, 3409 W. Elm street and Riverside Barber shoo. 1314 N. Riverside Drive. "Sheriff Joe Grobel will be assisted by the following "chief deputy sheriffs," Dr. J. C. Goetschel, Charles Smith, Don Meyers, George Mrachek, Howard Thomas, Harold Cygan, Leonard Freund, Bill Burfeindt, Clint Claypool, Frank Low, Bob Kilday and Henry Heise. A number of "special deputies" have been appointed, including Ray Plucinski, Irv Schmitt, Frank Pechart, Jay English. Bob Nelson, Joe Stanek, Jake Marino, Larry Nimsgern, Jerry Nolan. L. C. Mc- Guire, Albin Borgeson, Jim McAndrews, Frank Kempfer, Bill Beaton, Ernie Muzzillo, Ed, Ray and Ernie Pieronl, Don Hoenes. Otto Holtz, Joe Kope, Art, Lorraine and Ralph Henschel, Hans Behnke, John Kilday, Elmer Steinsdoerfer, Sam, Joe and Dan Marsella, Bernie Peschke, Sr., Bernie Peschke, Jr., Joe Simon, A1 Tonyan. Otto Buenzli, Gene Nye, Frank Ficek, Marv Lishamer, Al. Phannenstill, Geoafe Thurlwell. Clyde Carr, Bruno Manzardo, Ed. Schlosser, Carl Springman, Marty Conway, Joe and Ray Kuna, Bob Conway, Al. Noonan and Ernie Freund. Gary Francke Wins Citizenship Award Gary Francke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Francke of Pistakee Bay, has been selected to receive the good citizenship award given by the Illinois Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Gary, a senior, was chosen for qualities of dependability, co-operation, leadership and patriotism. -COMMITTEE MEETS The ^McHenry Country Art Fair committee met at the farm home of Mrs. J. C. Ewell of Ringwood, at which time they sketched and painted for the fifth annual fair tb be held June 23, 24 and 25 at the McHenry Juriior high school. POLICE OFFICER RESIGNS Kenneth Espey resigned as an officer of the McHenry city police force this past week and has accepted a position with a restaurant firm. He was a local police officer for five years. Plan to attend the Art Fair to be held in McHenry later this month. The holiday weekend w as marked by tragedy for several families in this area Acct dents of various kinds took th£ lives of four persons, three cit them children, and caused serjious injuries to others. -JLWayne Anthony, 2-year-oid son of Irvin and Marie Freund, of 708 W. Freund avenue, Me*. Henry, drowned in Boone1 creek about 1:30 o'cl ock Satur«. day afternoon, May 27. after he apparently climbed a 4-foot, fence and wandered out <4f the yard. His mother noticed that he was missing and the family, pet, a small dog, led her to the' bank of the creek, where si\e found the body floating on thie surface. Her screams attract^, ed two neighbors, Maurice Fqj, ley and Jack Yount, who asr sisted in administering artlfjg cial respiration until the as-; rival of an ambulance servicewhen a resuscitator was enty . ployied. A local physician proj* nounced him dead some time later. ^ Deputy Coroner Howard- Nehlig continued the inquest until Wednesday evening, May 31. The child was born Jan. 18y 1959, in Memorial hospital^ Woodstock, • ( - • Besides'""" We7* youngster is survived by a slsfe* ter, Darlene, 13, and a brother^ Allen, 12; the maternal graft}*; father, John N. Freund; and; the paternal grandmother^ Mrs. A. P. Freund. ,? The Mass of the Angels waft sung at 10:30 o'clock TtlSS<taqp morning at St. Mary's CathQ-o lie church, with interment in the church cemetery. Die of Injuria# - • Two children lost their livtS" and four other persons were, injured in a head-on crash' which occurred last Friday evening, May 26, on Griswold Lake road, on the turn into Fernwood subdivision. .. The dead are Charles Slma* topang, 3. of Chicago, who died of injuries shortly after 11 o'« clock on Saturday mornipg, and Gray Pratt, 12, of Chicago, who passed away at' hospital at 10:20 that evening The childfen were pas gers in a car driven by B Pratt of Rt. 3, McHenry, whip had just come out of the sufcf division and pulled his car front of mail boxes on the left side of the road. An oncoming car driven by Richard Emmer of Rt. 3, McHenry, saw tt'~ Pratt vehicle too late, and though he attempted to tafcft to the ditch, the autos coliidjqtf head-on. Most seriously hurt of this survivors in the accident was the- driver's wife, Mrs. Eleanqjc Pratt, who remained uncoil* scious for two days in M£j Henry hospital. She suffereg two broken hips and a brokei| pelvis bone. Pratt himself sustained a broken leg. A passenger, Cindy Tuck, 7, had ie$g serious injuries, but Marlwws Tuck, 23, suffered a skull fracS ture, cuts and bruises. Emmer sustained cuts a« bruises, biit was released aft! treatment at the hospital. Mrs. Pratt was reported much improved at McHenrjr hospital Wednesday morning!- The young Simatopang chiM resided at a foster home 4t 2044 Barry ave., Chicago. The Pratt youth was the son W Roger Pratt, a brother of tfe local man. Both children hw been spending the weeken^ visiting here. ' Charles Simatopang wajs born Sept. 15, 1957. ~ His body was removed to the George Justen A Son funeral home, where Deputy Coroner Howard Nehlig continued tl® coroner's inquest indefinitely. The body was then removed tji •the Schmitt chapel at 2056 Belmont for services and burial. •• Gary Pratt was born 23, 1949, in Chicago, son Roger and Shirley Pratt. Fwr (Continued «a Fegf ft) %