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* MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "Serving The Chain-0-Lakes Region Since 1875" Volume 88 -- No^4 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JUNE 7. 1962 24 PAGES -- 10c PER COPY We noticed the same loyal group of marchers in the annual Memorial Day parade last Wednesday, plus some new faces in the various organizations. The parades in McHenry have continued to grow in length and importance through Ahe -years, and 6draw la rye crowds along the line cf march. We often wonder if any of us give enough •credit to those many folks who make the effort every year to provide this pleasant hour and awaken the patriotic spirit in each of us. Our hats are off to the veterans' - groups w ho plan and participate in the parade. £ We can't help but wonder Ticw many folks will add an "amen" to the story of the surprise visit of county authorities to a tavern last weekend and the turbulent hours that followed with the arrest of the proprietor and several young people. It is probably two years ago or more that complaints came our way concerning 'teenagers drinking in area taverns, accompanied by a steady stream of speeding cars down roads leading to these establishments. We carried articles of an editorial nature to let readers know what was apparently going on. We also made numerous calls to county authorities who iroltkus they had made neriodic/ visits jto these taverns ^nut could never find anythingamiss. \f memory serves us right, on one occasion an arrest was made and the owner's 'slap on the wrist" consisted of a fine of a couple hundred dollars. The folks who seemed most aware of the situation at the time were reluctant to sign a complaint for personal reasons. 9 Things quieted down, and only once in awhile was there a n o c c a s i o n a l w o r d t h a t reached us regarding the subject. Nevertheless, last Satur-"" day night's episode makes one wonder if this could possibly be an isolated case, or whether these tavern parties among young folks is a common occurrence. If this is so, it looks Jike the crackdown will come ®jf wc may take assurance in the promise of our authorities TAVERN PARTY BROKEN IIP BY SURPRISE VISIT Recognize Seniors Honors Day Crowd Of About 100 Disperse With Deputies' Arrival An anonymous tip sent members of the McHenry county sheriff's patrol to a local tavern early last Sunday morning, and the surprise visit dispersed about 100 young peopie in the minutes that followed. As a result of the unexpected call. Oscar Weingartner, proprietor of the Old Spot tavern, on ^Pistakee Bay, also known as the former Henning place, will face a charge of selling liquor to minors when he appears before Justice of the Peace Charles M. Adams this Saturday. Also scheduled to be heard before Judge Adams on a charge of purchasing or accepting liquor as minors are four area youth who were among the huge number assembled- at the tavern. Judge Adams was. awakened in the early hours of the morning by a call from the sheriff's ^office, with a request to meet them at the 'city hall in McHenry concerning the arrest. Because of the large number involved, and the difficulties encountered, he remained there most of the night. Tells Story His story of occurrences, obtained in part from the youths, and in part from Deputies Ray Chirempes and Douglas Beavis of the sheriff's office, gave this account" of the facts. On an anonymous call to the sheriff's office about 1:30 a.m. one <:quad went to tire Old Spot tavern and saw about seventy-five cars outside. The two deputies went inside alone and found an estimated 100 persons, many of them young people, crowded into the place. It became evident that more assistance would be needed, and a call was placed for another squad. In the meantime, frightened youth dispersed through every available means, including windows, and in the excitement that followed a 17-year-old girl who had been arrested was reported to have escaped. Apprehend Four Deputies did manage to apprehend four area youths who said they were under the legal uge to purchase liquor, and ihey were taken to the city "hall for questioning. Although they were reluctant to talk at first, later, under oath, all admitted the purchase or acceptance of liquor. A party was reported to have been in progress in a room on the basement level HI Ihe building, and a one dollar charge was asked to defray Vandalism Loss At North Bridge Marine May Reach *4,000 High Vandalism which caused several thousands of dollars in damage occurred last weekend at North Bridge Marine, 3112 W. Lincoln road, McHenry. It was the second incident to have happened at the marine service in less than a year. In all, thirteen boats were damaged, and a number of items were reported missing. Most of the articles removed from the boat were of the type that would sink, and it is believed theft was not the motive but sheer vandalism. The sheriff's office reported Top Row: Louis Liptak, Gary Mackey, Janet Eckstein, Harry May, Virginia Peterson and William McGee. Middle Row: Robert Beckenbaugh, Ruth Haasl, Richard Beck, Judith Meineke, Robert McDonald and Margaret Marchi. Low Row: Frank Diedrich, Mary Jane Pitzen, Klaus Mueller, Dorothy Kerr, Charles Dietz and Dorothy Curran. x EIGHTEEN GIVEN SPECIAL RECOGNITION AT MCHS HONORS DAY BEFORE ASSEMBLY TUESDAY It was an exciting day at the MeHenry^h i g h school Tuesday of this week when outstanding members of the senior class were presented with special recognition at the school's first Honors Day program. Parents of the graduates joined the large enrollment from all classes to witness the impressive presentation. Virginia Peterson, daughter SENjb AMENDED ZONING COPIES TO C OF C MEMBl liam May, won the coveted American Legion awards, and were also presented with the Daughter of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American Revolution awards, respectively. The Latin contest recognition went to Dorothy Curran, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Curran. ".nd she also won the Chamber of Commerce Scholarship in ihe amount <;f ^1°"). John Boyle, The end of another school year will have passed for most McHenry students by the time this issue of the paper is in the hands of its readers. It is a time of rejoicing not only for the youngsters, but also for weary faculty members who willingly turn over the . Ifljob of baby sitting (the term | the cost' of the liquor. Those is used loosely to cover ages i admitted were told that ii 5 through 18) to mother. J Ihe supply became depleted With a fast growing pop-j another dollar would need to ulation and the tendency to , he collected for more. look for others to take over I Judge Adams said he was the job, the teaching profession told that authorities were sure has accumulated this particular ; a. number of *!ie girls present j jat(or axvan; aspect in addition to regular | were not more tha.i 16 or 17 i . duties, and nine months is i The sheriff's police signed a! he ru u i c usually a sufficiently long year ' complaint against Weingartner • to merit a three-month vaca- j ior selling liquor to minors. Iftion. j Sheriff-elect Ed. Dowd told a This doesn't mean to inferj Haindealer reporter Tuesday that there aren't some won-j af ternoon if a conviction rederful young folks in our midst, j suits frpm Ihe charge, any but only that there are also: further action in the ease quite a few with wonderful | vvoui i need to come from the qualities which have never been j County Liquor Control comencouraged. Too many doting | mission on request of the sher- He added that the office intends to pursue the case and any others where violation of the law is found. At a noon meeting of the Chamber of Commerce board on Tuesday, that group passed a motion for the organization to .mail paid-up members copies \Qf the recently amended zoning ordinance of the city. It is believed this will be very , helpful to those contemplating of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Peterson. aflflitions o[, jmproyements jn and Harry May, son of W.l- | thejr business Discussion took place on a subject which has long been of concern to the Chamber of Commerce. The board decided to ask Supervisor Lc- Roy Smith to bring before the county group the possibility of replacing the solid concrete bridge wilh a railing at the extreme southeast end and remove other obstructions to motorists. This particular intersection son ot Vr. -<1 Mrs. John T. ' of Rt. 120 and "Last River Boyle, was alternate for this road has long been hazardous ! for drivers, and the C. of C. Farmers of '10PCS 1° remedy the situation America trophv went to Frank ;, before it is the scene of a Diedrich. son of Mr. and Mrs> accident. Elmer Dicdrich. . Another project st.il in the, i discussion stage is installation, the whip wh^fK^ demand is made on their own time and _freedom, are reluctant to eonwcede that away-from-home difficulties in which their young ones become involved are anybody's fault but some teacher, some administrator or even the entire school system. It is refreshing to find a mom and dad who have a natural respect for authority and make it known to their sons and daughters that the same ^feeling on their part is only ^rommon courtesy. Few young folks -- or the parents who have encouraged them -- are willing to admit that lack of ability and lack of monev are not so often GAS TANKS ON THREE TRUCKS FILLED WITH SAND Mischief - makers caused a good deal of inconvenience and some expense for owners of three trucks parked at the site of the excavation for the new hardware store on Elm street. Someone put large quantities of sand into the gas tanks of all three vehicles sometime between 6 p.m. Tuesday eve $.>00 Scholarship The coveted $500 scholarship from the National Honor society went to Margaret j Marchi, daughter of Mr. and of a foot path beside the bridge which runs over Boone creek, west of McHenry. Richard Just en was intro- Mrs. Louis E. Marchi. Nation- | duced as the new board menial Merit recogniiion went to ; ber to serve a three-year term. Miss Marchi. Roliert McDon- j replacing J. R. Le\esque. w !i aid. son of Mr. and Mrs. Rob- lucently resigned because of ert I. McDonald. Richard Beck, j other conflicting duties. LYNN KREBS rdp SCHOLAR AT JUNIOR HIGH Six outstanding Junior high school graduates were honored for special work at the graduation program Tuesday evening of this week, held inside the school due to the rain. Lynn Krebs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Krebs, was recognized as top scholar when she was presented with the M. L. Schoenholtz award. ' The Read merit award, for proficiency in writing and skills in social studies, went to Glenn Olsen, son of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Olsen. The American Legion medals tor eighth graders voted outstanding in scholarship, leadership, courage, honor and service, went to. Sherry Gehrke. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gehrke, and to Tom Tomlinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Tomlinson. The Kiwanis awards were merited by Virginia Grek. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Grek, and Robert Townsend. son of Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Tow nsend. These presentations are made for a number of qualities, including j portsmanship, honesty, courage, scholarship, etc. | RED CROSS MEETING The annual met-ling of the McHenry county chapter o f '.j 1he American Red Cross will j be held Tuesday, June 19, at t 8 p.m. at the chapter head- j quarters, 1041* Benton street, ^ Woodstock. j Any person who contributed one dollar or more to the 1%~ fund drive is invited to attend. Officers wfil l)e elected for the ensuing term for the county chapter. Fine Water Ski Show Scheduled One of the features eagerly anticipated in connection with Fiesta Day each year is the water ski show which follows the Sunday afternoon parade. Water ski talent in this community was discovered recently and the committee is happy to be able to present the seventeen members of the Wonder Lake Ski club in exhibition. The club is comprised of both year 'round, as\well as summer residents of xfie area, and all are members of the Illinois Water Ski Show association. The Wonder Lake club has been organized for several vears under the guidance of Ed. Adams. Skiers, will provide the skills and thrills of comedy, water ballet, ski jumping, and in addition, provide the public with some fine hints in the safer ways of skiing. The show will lie held July 15 at the city beach at approximately 4 o'clock. The club (Continued on Page 8) FEATURE 100 COUNTY ARTISTS IN lOCAjJAIR Transform Gym Into Village Square For Highlight Of Event Only two weeks remain until the start of the sixth annual McHenry Country Art Fair, which will be held at the McHenry Junior high school June 22, 23 and 24. As usual, the show will display the work of county artists, and this year 100 will be represented. Visitors will have an opportunity to see, and buy if they desire, handsome watercolors, oils, sculpture and ceramics. The gymnasium of the school will become an indoor „ park, complete with trees, flowers and even a pond. Strolling* about this village square, the visitor may observe the artists at work --painters,' metalsmiths, sculptors and silkscreen artists. There will be an opportunity to view original paintings at the stalls and enjoy coffee at the Red Barn cafe. There will be two auctions. The silent auction begins with the opening of the fair and continues until the end. Visitors write dpwn their bids on works they admire, drop them in a box, and at the close the highest bids win. Second Auction The second auction, open bidding, will take place Saturday, June 23, at 8:30 p.m. Here will be sold some of the top exhibits in the show. Among special events will be a one-man show by Jim Pearson of Ringwood, whose sculpture woiv "best of the fair" ihonors in 1961. Another attraction will be the large children's exhibit, and a special sale of children's works. Speed Special Assessment Project To Provide Cooney Heights Sewer Facilities son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rock. Miss Curran. Charles Diet7., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dietz, Dorothy Kerr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Korr, and Louis Liptak, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Liptak. Illinois state scholars were announced as Gary Mackey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mackey, William McGee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. McGee, Virginia Peterson. Margaret Marchi and Robert McDonald. Present Other Awards The Pen club scholarship of $100 went to Harry May, with ning and • 8 o'clock Thursday ! Tiina Keerberg, daughter of the reason for. drop-outs in I morning, and it was impossible college as lack of self-discipline. to drive any of the trucks when workers reported on the job. It has been fair time ^Chowchilla. Calif., and one of j CHANGE CIRCUS LOCATION •the men most interested in its « success is a former McHenry j ot ,n ^ onder center. man, Frank Justen. A copy of Wonder Lake, directly at .the Fresno Bee, area newspaper. has several pictures of him as he worked to prepare for the recent four-day show which this year also features the town's Golden Jubilee eele- (Continued nn Page 8) Wonder Lake and Hancock drives, is the new location set for the three-ring circus which will be visiting the community Thursday, June 7. There will be performances at 4 and 8 p.m.. with proceeds to benefit the 1 mlfout Point association Mr. and Mrs. Hugyb Keerberg, , as alternate; Future Teacher scholarships, amounting to $2St each. Ruth Haasl, daughter of i Mr. and Mrs. George Haasl, ! Judith Meineke. daughter of j s Mr. and Mrs. Roy Meineke.: jMarv Jane Pitzen, daughter of 'Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Pitzen, and Virginia Peterson. ; The McHenry Pan-Hellenic scholarship was claimed by | Virginia Peterson, with Doro-"1 thy Kerr as alternate; the Student Council scholarship of . (Continued on Pftfrc 8) ' Bicyclists, Pedestrians Prove Headache To Many McHenry police have experienced a big headache in recent weeks over bicyclists while motorists have made their own complaints concerning both riders and pedestrians. All policemen -- and most drivers -- realize their responsibility to look after youngsters who are oblivious of the potential harm of a fast moving car. They are sure to forget the ruies, drive against the traffic, and do any number of other things which are difficult on the nerves. What the police --- and drivers -- don't think it necessary to be responsible ior is the impudence of older bicycle drivers who ignore traffic stop signs, cross in front of drivers and then give a sneering laugh as they ride on, or those who drive down a sidewalk and let everyone get out of their way. Equally irritating are the children in their early 'teens, who have continued to walk home from school, four abreast down the road even though the sidewalk long ago lost its covering of snow and ice. The honk of a horn disturbs them not a bit, and the driver is fortunate if they move over enough so that he can squeeze through. The end of the school term will help solve some of these problems, while others may beagme worse. The fact remains that there are too many of these youn" .peoole who apparently have never learned the meaning of common courtesy. There must be an effective way of teaching them! ELECT OFFICERS OF BISHOP BOYLAN ASSEMBLY IN CITY Bishop Boylan General Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights • of Columbus, annual election of officers will take place 'Wednesday night, June 13, at ' 8 p.m. at the K. of C. club- • house in McHenry. Bob Fagen i of Woodstock has been nominated b.v„the nominating^com- , mittee for navigator. j Because of the ke£n interest i shown by Wauconda and Crys- I tal Lake members of the as- 1 sembly, a large crowd is exi pected. Woodstock and Mcj Henry have the largest units. Other Councils in the assembly are Harvard, Crystal Lake, Barrington and Wauconda, making a total of 180 Knights. Acting as host for the evening, the McHenry council will j KCwe refreshments. on Tuesday that to date there were no clues which Would' lead them to any suspects, but their investigation continues. Employees of the business place walked over the premises just before leaving at 9 o'clock Friday evening and found everything in order. The first sign of anything amiss came about 2 o'clock the following morning when fishermen found a boat adrift down the river. * Recover Craft The incident was reported to the sheriff's office, and the craft was recovered, tied up and identified about, 7 o'clock Saturday morning by Harry Hans of North Bridge Marine. AH boats damaged, with one exception, were the property of customers. On one cruiser a window was broken and light blood stains were detected. A short distance away, however, where the intruder is thought to have emerged by crawling ;®Ut UiroughHtie canvass covering, the blood stains became more prominent. The trail of blood led to other boats, and there was evidence that an effort had been made to stop it with paper towels. In the different boats, shades were torn, cabinets were ripped out and dash boards, pulled loose. Fire extinguishers were thrown out, and anchors and gas tanks were among missing items. Belief that theft was not the motive became evident when such items as one water ski, were found scattered about. Authorities said a couple of young ChiCagoans fishing across the river heard the commotion and saw two men in boats in front of thc^place of business. They called tor them to be quiet, but to no avail, indicating , that the intruders were making no attempt to keep their actions a secret. • One boat, belonging to the marine service, was discovered about 8 o'clock near the McHenry locks, arid this, too was covered with blood and a window had been broken. Owners Examine Boats Owners of the boats were notified on Saturday, and as the crafts were exajnined, it was disclosed thayifnore^ttems were missing thai^ had at first been apparent. It was believed i the loss might run as high as $4,000. I Additional lighting was j placed outside the building | following the vandalism to dis- High on the list of important courage any such acts in the projects in the city is a pro- future. It will be remembered gram to speed up „,the special |hat the building was entered assessment project to provide, and money stolen early last sanitary sewer facilities, for the Cooney Heights area. Engineer W. A. Rakow was present at the meeting Monday night with cost estimates and to review plans for the project. The Board of Local Improvements will now> move as fast as possible and notice of public hearing will follow. Petit ioners in the area are anxious for construction to start as soon as possible. Library Expansion fall, and a few days later vandalism similar to that experienced last weekend was reported to boats docked iu front of the building. The same persons responsible for the marine service vandalism are believed to have entered the outboard i motor boat of A. H. Windh&m at 204 N* Country Club drive the same night, for blood stains were also evident here. There were two tanks, one full and another empty, and Residents can look forward j jt was the full tank that was to an announcement soon on! rcmoved. Fortunately, nothing plans for the expansion of the J else on the craft was disturbed. McHenry Library. Community j REQL'EST WEED CUTTING j Fred Meyer, superintendent of public woi'ks for the city of McHenry, asks that all property owners .keep the weeds | cut. especially on vacant lots j which most often develop an unkempt appearance. This ordinance will be enforced after i June 15. VISCOUNTS TAKE PART IN HOLIDAY FESTIVAL PARADE The Viscount Drum Corps of Council members were present at the meeting and expressed a willingness to assist in the program. Plans are under way to hold a dedication program on Sun-; day, June 17, at the athletic i McHenry travelled to Indianagrounds and baseball diamond • polis, Ind., on Monday May which was recently named A. 28. to participate in the fifth P. Freund Field. annual "500" festival parade John Shay, director of civil heralds the opening of defense, was present to hear j 500-mile Indianapolis race, the report of a special com- j This was no ordinary parade mittee appointed by Mayor as was evidenced by the corps Doherty. The Council agreed to set up $(>00 in the budget for civil defense and to consider other necessary expenditures if warranted in the future. and its managers. Although only in its fifth year, it is sajd to almost equal the,tournament (Continued on Page 8)