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PLAINDEALER "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Regioi Since 1875" Volume 88 -- No. 14 -- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. AUGUST 16.1962 24 PAGES -- 10c PER COPY The week starts on a happy note, with the conclusion of one of McHenry's most successful Dollar Days. Business men reported varied but substantial increases in sales over the previous year, and customers were loud in their praise of the very fine values offered. ' ^.August Dollar Days Were ad- **rtised as sale days the buying public would not want to miss, and favorable comment afterward indicate that the , promotion lived up to its 'promises. Quite recently in this column we- spoke of the very common dollar bill which has a most uncommon way of escaping ^rom the billfold. One of the Reasons, of- course, Is the increasing number of necessities in the line of progress which can only be accomplished by the use of money. Even though we know it is probably not "in the stars" to see its accomplishment in the very near future, certainly it is a pleasant dream of today, which may become a reality ^tomorrow, that McHenry may some day have a band shell. Each Friday night brings more and more music lovers to,the Legion lawn to hear the city's municipal stage band. These are seventeen talented instrumentalists whose music carries an extra spark because of the enthusiasm of those who are making it. They have an equally enthusiastic and able director in Stan Vycital, who gives long hours of thought to planning programs of interest to a crowd with varied tastes. At present, McHenry has no place which provides an ideal setting for these weekly summer programs. The idea of presenting them in the business section has the decided advantage of attracting larger crowds than might otherwise ^attend, but the heavy traffic makes it almost impossible to hear the music unless one sits on the lawn or is lucky enough to park a car directly in front of the band stand. This is certainly a project that cannot take precedence over educational and recrea- ! tional programs which affect | larger numbers of people. | Nevertheless, McH e n r y Is fortunate to have an abundance of talent in its midst, and we sincerely hope that some day it may be able to be displayed to its best advantage. Seek Alderman Posts JOSEPH ETTEN I McHenry's two marching II corps -- the Red Devils and pi the Viscounts -- are probably If the busiest organized groups §jUia the city these days, and jjJ^bpth of them are making local is; residents proud of them wherein ever they appear. Last weekend the Red Devits travelled to the state fair in Springfield and came off with semi-finalist honors in a Iarg£ field of top rated corps. Next Saturday they are sched- H uled to appear in the Venetian festival parade in Lake Geneva. , starting at 11:30 o'clock down 3* the main street. Meanwhile, the Viscounts, in preparation for their trip which will take them into national competition next October, have been "on the go" within Illinois. On Friday they placed third in their division in a contest at Niles, and the following day performed for I he st ate Legion baseball tourt^ ney in Woodstock. Sunday h found them in Springfield for Veterans Day at the fair, where they placed seventh out of thirteen corps. This Thurs- <lay they will be back in the capitol city for Governor's Day, when they will act as an.escort for the governor. On Friday,- Aug. 17, voters in two of McHenry's three wards will go to the polls to elect aldermen to fill unexpired terms. In the first ward, Joseph A. Etten seeks the post left vacant by the resignation of Donald H. Schaefer, who has moved from the city. In the third ward, Lawrence J. Huck, Jr., is running for the same office to replace Charles D. Brown, who resigned last spring. The polling place in Ward I is the city hall, and in Ward III it is the A. S. Blake garage. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is not necessary to be a registered voter to go to the polls in Friday's election. There are persistent rumors this week of at least one writein campaign in connection with the aldermanic election. Mr. Etten, who resides at 3914 W. Maple street, returned to McHenry ten years ago from Chicago after an absence )f many years. He received his education in the Spring Grove and Chicago schools. He served two years in the Navy during World War II and is now in business with his brother in a company which engages in moving heavy machinery and erectors in Chicago. Mr. Etten and his wife, Mary, have three children, Maurine Pintozzi and Marcella Dixon of McHenry and Joseph, Jr., at home; also nine grandchildren. He would serve almost three years of the term still remaining. Mr. Huck, a native of McHenry, is making his first bid for an elected office in local government. He is a graduate of the local elementary school and old St. Mary's high school in Woodstock. He attended Northern Illinois university and later enlisted in the .Navy. Returning to McHenry after serving as chief petty officer, he entered the sei\:ce station business with his father, and has continued in that work. He is married to the former Kay Reuland, a teacher in the local high school a few years ago. They have two children. Mr. Huck's term wouid run intil next spring. LAWRENCE HUCK, JR. FR. ELDRIDGE WILL LEAVE ST. PAUL'S CHURCH St. Paul's Episcopal parish in McHenry is serving a potluck supper on'Saturday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m. in honor of Fr. Eldridge, who is leaving the local church to join the Franciscan order. Fr. Eldridge will officiate at his last Sunday Mass here on Aug. 26 and plans to enter the Little Por-( tion Franciscan monastery in early September. Fr. Eldridge has been priestin- charge of St. Paul's since August 1959, and during his stay has made many friends among his parishioners as well as becoming a familiar figure ministering to the needs of those in hospitals and nursing homes. TWO BICYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIAN HURT TH|S WEEK Randy Klontz, 12. Hospitalized After Hitting Car Sunday Bicyclists and pedestrians were the losers when they collided with cars in three local accidents this past week. Most seriously hurt was Randy Klontz, 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Klontz of Main street, who sustained four deep facial cuts when his bicycle crashed into a car at the intersection of John and Center streets about 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Police said John Ziszik of 2921 W. Virginia street, McHenry, was driving east on John sti'eet when the bicycle passed through the intersection, headed south on Center, j which has a stop sign. The bike crashed into the 'side of the front left fender jand Randy struck the wind- ; shield. Bicycle skid marks expended more than 50 feet, ac- (Continued on Page 8) Sign Ordinance Draws Interest At a special meeting of McHenry's City Council on Monday night of this week, the much discussed sign ordinance drew special attention. The present ordinance provides that all signs in the business districts be placed flat against the building and cannot extend more than 18 inches from the building. Only one sign for each business is allowed. -frftgr^ reviewing ordinances in several cities, Mayor Doherty presented suggested changes Which would permit maintenance of existing signs for a limited period of time. It was also suggested that the term "flat" be deleted and allow the 18-inch extension with advertising on two sides of the signs. The section of the ordinance providing for a 25-foot setback for signs not attached to buildings also came in for discussion, with the possible provision to allow such signs providing they were placed entirely on the owner's property and not be allowed to extend over sidewalks or beyond lot lines. Several interested businessmen were present to hear the review and voice their opinions on both the existing ordinance and the proposed changes. Opinions differed in many respects and further study was found in order. Following the resignation of Floyd E. Covalt, Jr. from the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Council approved the Mayor's appointment of F. G. Hanford to the board. Donald E. Johnson, present member of the board, was . named chairman. McHenry police have asked us to issue another reminder to %bike riders and their parents regarding the use of safe driving rules. Two accidents involving bicyclists this week should be ample proof that these very (Continued on Page 8) Dentist Joins City's Professional Ranks , . Soon after the middle of '^•August, a new dentist will join the professional ranks in McHenry. He is Dr. Eugene E. Matesi, whose office will be at 1312 N. Riverside Drive. Dr. Matesi is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in Chicago. A native of Joliet, he is moving to McHenry with his wif<T , and children. YOUNG ARGENTINIAN. McHENRY'S FIRST FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT. SCHEDULED TO ARRIVE IN AUGUST I-ate this month, a tall, blond where he will attend high young man from Argentina. school with Paul Liebman, 15. .lamed Carlos Alberto Ribas- j and Elizabeth, 14. Two other Meneclier will arrive in Mc- ! children makeup the house- Henry to begin his year as a J hoid, Becky, wno is 9, and foreign exchange student. It j Tommy, 6. In McHenry, Carlos will probably be known as Carlos llibas. since the last part of his name, Meneclier, is his mother's maiden name and is 1 included according to standard | Argentinian usage. Studies Medicine In his native country he lives in Santiago del Estero, the capital of the province of Santiago del Estero, northwest of Buenos Aires, in the interior of Argentina. He is presently studying medicine at the University of Cordoba and expects to follow in the footsteps of his father and become a doctor. His hobbies are swimming, hunting and soccer, as i well as spending considerable ! time as a ham radio operator. Carlos' father is a gynecoloj gist, public health officer and i teacher in the medical school j in Santiago del Estero. His j mother teaches in the high I school. He has a brother at I the Argentinian Naval acad- I emy and a sister, age 14. The I family is of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Leihman speaks pn- Complaints of motor scooters racing on Forest Wood d r i v e , a t G r i s w o l d L a k e , brought sheriff's deputies to the scene early this week. Offenders were warned to stay off the streets. KARL STUEBEN MEW PRINCIPAL AT VALLEY VIEW Seven Teachers Employed Monday By School District 15 Karl Stueben, formerly a teacher at Edgebrook school, has been named teaching principal at Valley View school to -replace Barbara Hirt Zimmerman, who resigned following her marriage this summer. Action was taken at the regular monthly meeting of the board of SchooTNQ|istrict 15. held Monday evenmlg of this week. The board also approved the employment of several new teachers: Carolyn Jones to teach science in seventh grade; Mars Harding for fourth grade at Edgebrook; Jo Saum to instruct home economics department in Junior high; Carroll Rudden for physical education at Kdgebrook and Valley View; Agnes Griffin for fourth grade at Valley View; Joan Halligan to teach first grade at Edgebrook and Maurice Casey for fourth grade at Edgebrook. Five more teachers must be employed to complete the staff before the start of the fall term. Two resignations were accepted on Monday evening, those of Mrs. Charlotte Brennan and Mrs. Judith Peterson. Earl "Marty" Conway was named supervisor of custodians in all schools within the district, his job to include the coordinating of custodial work. Speech Report William Dial was present at the meeting to give a brief report on progress of the summer speech therapy classes in Woodstock, attended by several pupils of District 15. SUBSTANTIAL SUM TAKEN IN McHENRY BY CHECK FORGER A check forger traced to neighboring Crystal Lake caused a loss of at least $89, probably more, in McHenry in recent days. Checks in that amount were cashed in three local stores, and it is not known just how many others may have been involved. One of the businessmen filed his complaint through Police Magistrate Donald Howard, and the matter was turned over to the sheriff's office. Another was reported to have been handled through the office of Judge Charles M. Adams. When authorities called at the Crystal Lake residence, they found he had not returned. TENTATIVE BUDGET DISCLOSES 110400 INCREASE TO PROVIDE HEADACHES FOR COUNTY BOARD COURT REVIEW OF WETZLER CASE ASKED THIS WEEK (Continued on Page 8) Lakemoor Village Board Approves Annexation Of 40 Acres For Industry MORE LIQUOR CHARGES BRING COURT HEARINGS One of the most serious problems to incite the citizenry of McHenry in recent weeks has resulted from charges of selling liquor to minors. The latest brought a fine of $77, including costs, for Brian E. O'Malley of rural McHenry when he appeared before Police Magistrate Donald Howard last Thursday night on a charge of purchasing alcoholic liquor as a minor. The youth was apprehended as he left the Green street tavern owned by Gus Unti, who reportedly admitted selling it to O'Malley. The case against Unti was continued until Aug. 16 before Magistrate Howard on request of his attorney. Mr. Howard said the youth admitted having another boy and three girls, all minors, in the car with him when he made the purchase. Another case involving a tavern owner in the McHenry area, but outside the city limits. has been dismissed before Justice of the Peace Joe Ritter in Woodstock, who told a Plaindealer reporter this week that conflicting evidence prevented him from making another decision. A complaint for administrative review has been filed by Joseph Wetzler of McHenry 'in circuit court, naming as defendants the county of McHenry end the zoning boards of appeals and their members. The bill of complaint results from the recent denial of a petition of Wetzler for a change to conditional use of land on Idyll Dell road on which he wanted to install a garbage incinerator. The McHenry man complained that the decision deprived him of his rights under the law and was in violation cf an amendment to the Constitution. Wetzler also asserted in his bill that John Looze, city attorney, should have disqualified himself as zoning board chairman for the reason of conflicting interests since the city of McHenry was one of the objectors to the zoning petition. Actually, Mr. Looze remained as chairman but withdrew from discussion or balloting when the matter was reviewed for recommendation to the county board, which made the final decision. Wetzler asks that the decision of the zoning board be reversed, and that the court send back the plaintiff's petition for a conditional use permit to the board of supervisors for a new hearing. CARLOS RIBAS will be a new experience for Carlso as well as for the local community which welcomes its first exchange student. The 17-year-old Argentinian who speaks English adequately, will be spending the year with Mi\ and Mrs. Charles S. Ljebjlfian of 410 S. Ridge road, Mc- I Henry (the Bull Valley area), I (Continued on Page 8) The neighboring village of Lakemoor, in an effort to keep pace with progressive plans for the area, has annexed 40 acres located to the south of South Drive, and hopes in the future to attract light industry to the community. Action to annex the property took place at last Thursday's village board meeting, when unanimous approval was given by members. The situation had been under study since last fall, when Charles Fritzsche petitioned the board for annexation. The land taken into the incorporation is now vacant. It is owned entirely by Mr. Fritzsche and is zoned for industrial use. John Bonder, president of the village of Lakemoor, told the Plaindealer this week that he and the board hope to attract desirable industry to the new site in order to give a boost to the employment situation in the area. He added that the move to annex was also made in consideration of added revenue to the village. Village "On The Go" Mr. Bonder continued to state that Lakemoor is "on the go" and he is looking forward to the consummation of several business dealings in the near future which will be marks of improvement and progress for the community. Plans include a new wat eland new sewerage system to meet the expansion expected with the location of industry. A village engineer is now ;n the process of studying plans for these programs, which are expected to foe financed by revenue and general obligation bonds. Mr. Bonder said it is also possible the village may obtain some federal aid for their projects. A citizens' group numbering between twenty-five and thirty met Tuesday evening of this week with Prsident Bonder to become better informed about the annexation. The meeting was called by Annette Schmit. Lakemoor's situation in regard to an industrial site is similar to that of McHenry. Stanton & Rockwell, in their survey three years ago, recommended the area to the south, between Rt. 31 and the railroad tracks, for industrial use, and the city has an interest in annexation and the Fox Lake Man Sentenced Here Rollin T. Barnacle of Fox Lake was fined $200. on a charge of criminal damage to property and the same amount plus a sixty-day jail sentence | on a charge of battery when 'he appeared before Justice of the Peace Charles M. Adams ; last '1 hursday evening. I Complainant on the charge . >f damage to property was I Mrs. Thelma Covalt of 104 N. | Center street, McHenry, and ! complainant on the battery | charge was Theodore Gregory of Woodstock. Both complaints arose from a fracas at the Covalt residence when Mr. Barnacle al- 'egedly entered the home on Aug. 8. uninvited, and attacked 1 Mr. Gregory. In the altercaj tion which followed, Mrs. Co- |\alt's furniture was badly dam- | aged and Mr. Gregory was in- ! iured to the extent that it | was necessary for him to be i given first aid treatment at | McHenry hospital. Mr. Barnacle requested a | c hange of venue from Police j Magistrate Donald Howard and I the case was then directed [ to the court of Judge Adams. I Barnacle, currently free on : bond pending appeal to the • circuit court, was arrested pre- | viously for causing disturb- ! ances at the same home. FINE THIRD MAN ON THEFT CHARGE NEAR WONDER LAKE Elmer Nagle of Round Lake was fined $115.60 on a charge of theft. $50 of which was suspended, in the court of Justice of the Peace Charles M. Adams last Saturday. Previously, two friends, Ronald Neuman and Donald Jaros, both of Round Lake, received $115.60 fines on a plea of guilty to the same theft of electrical fixtures from the unoccupied Ralph Fleming farm at 6612 Barnard Mill road, between Ringwood and Wonder Lake. They were arrested by sheriff's deputies on July 27 following a tip that someone was on the premises. Schools Plan Registration After a summer too short for youngsters and teachers alike, and probably too long for many parents, preparations are being made for the start of the fall term in McHenry. At the high,school, registration is scheduled for Aug. 27 and 28, while at the elementary school, it will take place on Aug. 29. The actual opening of school will be Tuesday, Sept. 4, with freshmen reporting for the ofternoon session only, and the entire student body following regular class routine on Wednesday morning, Sept. 5. Testing of all new sophomore, junior and senior students, and any freshmen who did not participate in the spring testing program will take place Aug. 30 at 9 a.m. at the high school. Individual notices will be issued on registration days. MINOR FIRE Members of Co. 1 of the local fire department were called to the James Doran residence on River road about 7:45 o'clock i - - - - -- - - | Tuesday evening when a neigh- ! Plyboard a%d a generator; bor turned in the alarm after i were reported missing from a home under construction at J Lakeland Park this past week. seeing a garbage burner fire gaining headway. No damage was" reported. A tentative budget was presented to the county board 4n session Tuesday of this week, listing $1,006,000 for the general fund program. Increases were asked in the following amounts; Circuit clerk and recorder of deeds. $19,780; treasurer's office, $17,300; sheriffs office., $57,000; supervisor of assessments, $21,600; and highway department, $80,000. A decrease amounting to $30,500 for elections this year,- $19,000 for business machines and $2,500 in the office of the % county clerk were on the credit side. The total increases for budeet and appropriations in 1962- 63 amounted to $162,400 after accounting for other small increases and decreases. The budget at present is balanced, but there is concern for the future in view of- the fact that there is evidence of an increase of $35,000 for elections this next year. In addition, the law requires that in the future there be a separation of duties which requires both a circuit clerk and recorder of deeds, contributing upwards of a $20,000 Increase in expenses for this office. Unless some way can be found to save money elsewhere, it will again become necessary to borrow in order to meet expenses. Discuss Expansion Much discussion took place concerning the proposed exnansion of the sheriff's office as recommended by Chief Deputy Edward Bowd last month. Tt was the general opinion that this is an issue that the public should decide, at least in part. A resolution was passed calling for the public to vote on whether or not they wish to levy a 2-cent per $100 tax for use by the sheriff's office entirely for additional deputies and cars, and for patrolling. A referendum will be offered the public at the general election in November. Even if this money becomes available through a favorable vote, another $57,000 increase is asked under Dowd's plan for other improvements in the office. After a long discussion, the matter was turned over to the finance and sheriff's committees for study and recommendation. Action by the board is "expected at the September meeting. Discontinue Jobs Supervisor LeRoy Smith of McHenry requested that since there is no proof evident that the two collectors of delinquent personal property taxes were successful to the point of covering their salaries, these jobs be discontinued and $12,000 be taken from the budget. Approval of the request was forthcoming. A bridge was approved for Alden township, with Smith voting "no" in keeping with an earlier decision not to approve (Continued on Page 8) High Rating "Devils" 300 DROP OUT OF ADULT POLIO VACCINE PROGRAM About 700 persons availed themselves of the opportunity to receive the third strain of oral polio vaccine offered re- I cently at the high school. This I was 300 short of the 1,000 who i reported for the first dose last J spring. ! Anyone who missed the third strain is asked to contact his , family physician. j The August vaccination con- I eluded an adult program which j was intended to immunize the j entire community and abolish , the fear of a disease which ! once claimed many victims j each year. School children in j McHenry will receive their I third doses this fall. attraction of industry desirable for McHfftfy. I Remember the aldermanic election in McHenry- this weeRT Friday, Aug. 17. McHenry's popular Red Devils drum and bugle corps, entered in competition for the first time last weekend, won their way to the semi-finals at the Illinois state fair and ranked fourth for the state championship. After preliminary competition, they were selected to appear in the evening show on the race track, where they competed against the Skokie Indians. Kankakee Blackhawks and the Kewanee Black Knights, eventual winners. Before a huge crowd, thirty-one members of the local corps performed precision drills and played such well known selections as "Roger Young," "Colonel Bogey, "I Believe" and "I Love A Parade." Bob Freund serves as commander of the unit and Tom Kasten is drum major. The rating of the corps was outstanding in view of the fact that it was only three weeks before the contest that they decided to enter into state fair competition. The Red Devils, with their snappy gray and red uniforms, have been in existence since 1932. sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. In the intervening years they have provided many hours of pleasure by participating in p irades in McHenry and throughout this part of the state. Their nexf^appearartee will be Saturday. Aug. 18, in the Venetian festival at Lake Geneva in a parade starting at 11:30 a.m. ' • M