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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "Serving The Chala-O-Lakes Regi@n Slice 1875" Volume 87 -- No. 10 -- 3 Sections McHENHY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. JULY 13. 1961 20 Pages -- 10c Per Copy Former Residents Crash Victims 9 wsiyi and This business of moving is just as folks have been describing it for years -- mass confusion! Yesterday we were in an old and crowded office which has been our home for more years than we like to remembflt. This morning we report to work in a modern and spacious building which fits every need of the newspaper business. The duties of a publisher at such a time consist of considerably more than sitting behind a desk. In recent •weeks, we have seen little of our own publisher, who has snent the greater part of the twenty-four hour day in supervising activities in preparation for moving. For ourselves, we found a bit of nostalgia creeping in even before the move was made. When you spend the greater part of a day in the safoe place for almost twenty years, it becomes a second home, and even the worn spots fpich may appear ugly to someone else are looked upon with more compassion by those who are inclined to be sentimental. As we took our last look around, we found a number of things which will be gone forever but will remain in our memory. We'll miss the big, open win- 0aw,j ja» JCOPI sfenifier mornings, when the 'xJutdoorsy" part of us was satisfied that we were working in nature's fresh air. (A good air conditioner may compensate in very hot weather.) We'll miss the silly smile of the "Gay Philosopher" that looked upon us hour after hour from the next wall as we struggled to meet each deadline. Possibly a more suitable picture will "fill the bill" in time, but we'll long remember the sly glance that sometimes seemed to suggest we're more stupid than the philosopher for not learning the art of relaxation. We'll miss folks passing by the window in the print shop Thursday morning where pa- Brs were being "stuffed" to e if they couldn't buy one "on the spot." The greetings were usually brief, with customers in a hurry to get back to the car before the meter man arrived, but they added a pleasant note to the day. We'll miss other things toolike being next door to the post office; being in a building small enough that it takes $tle leg work to reach any part; being able to be untidy without feeling that way, because there wasn't room to be any other way. Oh yes, we'll miss these and many more things. We have had our first look at the completed building -which will be our future home, and the credit side has a long it which is based more on racticality than the sentimental feelings we experienced in leaving. It will be good to have room to move our chair more than a foot without stepping on a co-worker; it will improve our disposition to know that parking spot just ahead will be there when we're there; it will g i v e us a l u x u r i o u s f e e l i n g t o behind a beautiful new desk and have storage place for all those extras which in a newspaper office must be classified as "time copy." Memories are wonderful, and we'll long have a warm spot in our heart for the office where we typed our first line of copy in the fall of 1941. We'll remember those first |ys when the smallest misce seemed like the end of .the world and the shortest story in print was life's biggest thrill. But somehow the fast pace of living today makes reality an Important thing: -- and in the ease of the Plaindealer it Colorful Events Close Week Long Program Of Annitersary, Fiesta Activities July 15 And 16 Althougn several big events in connection with the combined Fiesta Anniversary Week celebration are only memories, many more are still among the anticipated features of the eight-day program. Next in line is the boat auction which begins Saturday, July 15, at 9 a.m. at the McHenry beach and will continue most of the day. The public is welcome to bid on an estimated 100 boats to be auct ioned. Boat Parade The big boat parade that evening calls for drivers to assemble at Snug Harbor at 5 o'clock in the evening, from where the line of march will proceed north on the east side of the river and up about a quarter of a mile beyond the beach. The parade will return on the opposite side of the river and will be reviewed by the judges at the city beach. It will come to an end at the McHenry Country club, where trophies will be presented to winners among the estimated thirty boats expected to participate. For the adults, the big so- -elat event of Saturday -eve1 ning will be the 125th anniversary dinner dance at 7:30 o'clock at the Country club. Reservations should be made immediately by calling the Chamber of Commerce secretary at EVergreen 5-2885. Record Hop At the same time, the 'teenage crowd will be enjoying themselves at a record hop at the McHenry athletic field outdoor ice skating rink. Acting as emcee will be the^well known radio personality, Eddie Hubbard, who will keep the hop lively from the starting moment at 8:30 o'clock to 11:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Sunday will also bring its share of activities, starting at Display City Flag i ROTARY TEAM TOPS IN WATER FIGHT CONTEST The. water fights held on Riverside Drive Tuesday evening in connection with Fiesta Week activities drew huge crowds to see the Rotary team take top place in the final contest. In preliminary fights, the Rotaiy won over Kiwanis, the Legion over the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Chamber of Commerce over the Jaycees. The contests included two out of ihree heats. • The large group assembled were anxious to see one winnei 1 emerge, and the outcome resulted in Rotary topping the j Chamber of Commerce. Mem- ; bers of the winning team included Jerome Buch. Lee Hil- ; ler^Tom Landre, Glenn Peterson and Harry Strnad. Later, water fight teams from six neighboring fire departments resulted in Johnsburg winning over Wonder Lake. Crystal'Lake over Woodstock rural, and Woodstock city over Richmond. Beauties Of The Day TEEN-AGERS DIE IN TWO-CAR AUTO ACCIDENT Condition Of Third Sister Is Critical Frank Low, president of the Chamber of Commerce, at left, and Mayor Donald P. Doherty are shown with McHenry's beautiful new flag, in orange and black, displaying. hands in greeting against a background of industry, and the words, "City of Progress." Three of the- flags will be presented in a special ceremony planned for 1:30 o'clock Sunday, July 16, at the reviewing stand in front of the Legion home, just prior to the parade. The V.F.W., will present one flag to the fted Devils drum and bugle corps; McHenry Kiwanis will give one to the Viscounts drum and bugle corps; and the Chamber of Commerce will present a third to the McHenry high school band. ANTIQUE SHOW COINCIDES WITH JULY CELEBRATION (Continued on Page 8) Timed most appropriately for the week of McHenry's 125th anniversary celebration is the antique show and sale sponsored by the White Shrine of Jerusalem. It will be held in the McHenry high school gym on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July -14 through 16. The show and sale will be open to the public from noon to 10 p.m. daily, during which time refreshments will be served. Drama 1836 GAIL MARQUART NAMED airs FIESTA QUEEN 17-Year-Old Beauty Reigns Throughout Week SUSPEND JAIL SENTENCE GIVEN WYOMING MAN Jack Charles Cruggs. who spent three days in jail awaiting trial on shoplifting charges, paid $19 in costs and was given a thirty-day suspended jail sentence when his case came up in police magistrate court last week. The Bent Powell, Wyoming, mans was charged with taking fo63r iterrts and other articles from the Certified store on Green street while he was in McHenry to assist with carnival work over the recent holiday. When apprehended, Cruggs had in his possession a wallet which belonged to an Elgin youth, who said he lost it on the Legion grounds while attending the carnival. Cruggs said he found the wallet on the ground and no charges were pressed. (Continued on Page 8) * Photo by Kotalik Bringing back memories of^25 years ago in McHenry is Dick Radtke, shown portraying the part of Dr. Christy Wheeler, first resident of the community when McHenry was founded in 1836. History tells us that Dr. Wheeler was extinguishing a fire on the roof of a shanty on his property one cold winter night when the sound of a musket east of the Fox river informed him that other settlers had arrived. . The scene was the first of ten portraying the long history of McHenry, presented in pasreant form before a crowd estimated at 2,600 last Sunday evening on McCracken field. A lovely 17-year-old brunette. Gail Marquart, daughter of Mrs. Jean Marquart of 3009 W. Mary Lane, Hunterville Park, topped seventeen contestants to be selected queen of Fiesta Day last Sunday. Selection was made after an interview and following the girls' appearances in bathing suits and formals. Gail, a 1961 graduate of the McHenry high school, wore a turquoise formal and a purple bathing suit. The pretty brown- | haired, brown-eyed miss is 15 feet 3% inches tall and I weighs 115 pounds. | First runner-up was Mary | Jane Gillis, daughter of Mr. i and Mrs. John Gillis of Wonder Lake, and the second was Miss Gretchen Sa.vler, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Eucene Sayler. Mary Jane will be a senior in the local high school next year and Gretchen is a 1961 graduate. Miss Sayler is a nie^e of Miriam Sayler Altman of Dearbora. Mich , who was t he centennial queen in McHenry in 1936. She was present Sunday night when Gretchen was selected a runner-up at the high school and also saw the three girls receive their trophies on ; McCracken field preceding the | pageant. | Wins Priz-es | In addition to her trophy, Gail also won a $25 savings ; bond and numerous gift certifi- , cates, as well as a bouquet of 1 beautiful roses. Her crown was placed by Miss Judy Hans, the j charming 1960 queen who con- ! tinued in competition to be judged county queen. Miss Marquart suffered polio two years ago this summer and was confined to the hospital for - several weeks. However, she fully recovered and during the last year in school was able to participate in her favorite hobbies, horseback riding and swimming. She was also a member of the Girls Athletic association and the Pep club. Y VIW SCHOOL 10 COMPLETED Kotalik Studio Photo Lovely Gail Marquart, 17. is shown holding the roses presented to her after she was selected from among seventeen candidates as Fiesta Day queen. Shown at the left, making 'he presentation, is Judy Hans, last year's' queen. To Miss Marquart's»left arc Gretchen Sayler and Mary Jane Gillis, runners-up. B EXHIBIT NJUMN6 HEMS COMPLETION FOR ANNUAL McHENRY COUNTYJP MMM AUG, 310 6 F ik COUNTY T Individual Bills To Be Clarified By New System The newly elected county fair president, Carl Bault, and members of the board are busy in preparation for another of the county's large annual events, the 1961 fair, for which »daiesrare set Aug. 3 through 6. County 4-H'ers have been working countless hours shaping up their projects, which range from top quality dairy cattle to tasty pastries. The scene of the thirteenth Junior 4-H fair is at the coun- The county board of super-jty fairgrounds on Rt. 47, east visors learned at Tuesday's ! of Woodstock. AI)out 1,100 exmeeting that disputed taxes' hibitors are expected to be now amount to $1,075,537 and, competing for the top prize, back personal property taxesi*he coveted blue ribbon. total $40,642. | Features of Building It was also announced that A new commercial exhibit beginning next year, every in- building is nearing completion dividual tax bill will be brok-;and will be in use at the fair cn down, showing to which;'bis yenr. It is 60 x 120 feet taxing body the money is go-: anfl W'U make more room foi ing in dollars rather than by commercial exhibits whici percentages. The new system, were badly "eeded. . will clarify the tax situation Open House Is Planned For Later In Autumn At Monday evening's meeting of the board of Consolidated School district. No. 15, Supt. Carl Buckner presented a progress report on Valley View school. Completion of the new and modern school is expected at the end of the first week in August. Vinyl tile flooring and other details still need to be done. An open house is expected ! to be held sometime in Octo- | ber. j The new school is the second j within the past two years to be j erected within the consolidated . i school district to accommodate j •the rapidly increasing enroll-j j ment. In addition to ten class- 1 | rooms, it will have a cafeteria \ jand a m u l t i - p u r p o s e room, j which will be used for physical j I education classes and to pro-I j vide tables so the children may 'use the room to eat. | Accommodate Larg»* Area j i The school will serve grades . ,1 through 4 from the commu- | nities of Lakeland Park, Lake- s land Shores, West Shore Beach, I 1 McCullom Lake, Bull Valley, , j Cherry Valley and Wonder I View. I Contracts for four new faculty members were approved for next year. They are Lynn Cekal and Marie Dow. to tea<7h language-arts in the Junior high school; Karl Stueben lo teach fourth grade at Edge\ brook; and Mrs. Jane Blythe to teach fourth grade in Valley View school. The resignation of David Boger was accepted. Mr. Boger will join the faculty of Grant high school next fall. Mr. Buckner presented the financial report and tuition for many to whom percentages have not presented a clear picture. Announcement of fees and J,cars fines collected in each justice of the peace district within the county was made from May 1 food stand will be housed in one corner of the building, which will replace their old tent stand used in previous The building also has women's rest rooms and office space. Two new cattle barns are being erected also, and the to June 1. including McHenry's ( fajr |1oard hopes to be able to (Continued »u Page ft) (Continued on Tufje 8) third district. They were as> follows: District 1, $25 in feesj and $348 in f i n e s ; 2, $434 and; $913; 3. $223 and $94; 4, $279 j and $668. Fines and fees collected for the period between j April 24 and May 1 amounted to $241 and the total collected throughout the county under the new system until June 1 reached $3,225. J The board approved the em-1 ployment of an officcr to en-' force the s t r a y dog law and a l l , complaints are to be turned in to the sheriff's department. The date for action to become e f f e c t i v e has n<>1 yet been a n nounced, but it is expected to be about Auu. 1. The officer to be named will be under supervision of the agricultural committee of the board of supervisors. The board has decided to solve the problem of stray dogs before undertaking a problem on weeds. The feasibility of naming a weed com-1 missioner is still under investigation. i Aet On Zoning Action on zoning requests! were announced, including ap- i (Continued on PaRi* 8) Five persons were killed in. an Iowa auto accident last: Sunday afternoon, July 9, among them two 'teen-agers, formerly of Spring Grove. They ; were Irma. 18. and Donna. 14,£ two of three daughters of Mr., and Mi's. George Firsching. I Only measrer details of the? accident reached this commu-* nitv early in the week. A largejj number of. relatives from the* area left immediately to attend^ funeral sendees held Wednes-5 day morning in the Cathotku^ church in Stacyville., Iowa, where the family resides. ltidiW With Friend ^ The three girls, Irma, Donna and a^ounger sister, Karen. about 9 years old, were riding with a friend in the vicinity of Stacyville when their auto was involved in a two-car collision. Three persons in the second car were also killed and Karen was reported to be critically injured. Other victims were Walter J. Koch, 48. of Reinbeck, Iowa, his wife, Irene, 45, and there son, Lvnn. 11. Authorities said Koch was. driving north and Daniel- Thome. 21, driver of the car in which the former Spring Grove girls were riding, was Travelling east when the" crash occurred at a county road intersection about eight miles northwest of Riceyille. The latter were enroute to a picnic. The family resided in Spring Grove until moving to Iowa about four years ago, after Irma graduated from grade school. The dead girls' mother is the former Cordelia Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, and a native of the Spring Grove community. Mrs. Miller, grandmother of the victims, is still alive and also lives in Iowa. Among survivors is a greataunt, Mrs. Nora Miller, of Spring Grove and many other relatives in this area. Other Accidents Marshall Radtke of Downers Grove drove his car to McHenry hospital and admitted himself for treatment early Wednesday morning after he was involved in a one-car accident on Rt. 120. Radtke, who was west-bound (Continued on Page 8) Hold Grand Opening (Continued on Page 8) CHANCiE LOCATION The Plaindealer office equipment has been moved to our jfew location at 3812 W. Elm !-treet and we are greeting our customers there for the first time today, July 13. However. for this week, the Plaindealer will be available from the dispenser at the former Green street address as well : ; i.i our new office. McHenry's new Starlite Lounge and Restaurant will hold grand opening on Friday and Saturday, July 14 and 15. at 3924 W. Main street. The owners and operators, Glenn and Earl Sarner of McCullom Lake ami Sam Sehniunk of Country Club Estates, opened the spacious lounge on July 1. and last weekend announced the opening of the counter. The restaurant will be completed and ready for business on grand opening days. The large dining room is carpeted and is attractively decorated with cherrywood panelling on the walls, and featuring a flamingo, charcoal and white color scheme. It has twenty-one tables in addition to a seating capacity of twenty-three at the counter. The entire building is air conditioned, with acoustical ceilings and all modern features. A banquet hall directly in back, of the lounge will be completed for opening by Sept. 1, seating approximately 100. #