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THE MCHENRY RLAINDEALER I "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Regies Siace 1875* Volume 88 -- No. 27 --- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 15. 1962 22 Pages -- 10c Per Copy Select Library Poster Winners It appears that Lakeland Prrk is not soon to become pa-1 of the city of McHenry. At a special election called for last Sunday, members of the Property Owners association cast a decisive vote of 378 against annexation and 94 in favor. The question of whether or not the subdivision would benefit by becoming a p?rt of McHenry has long been discussed pro and con. Finally the issue came to a vote, and results will probably discourage any further effort in that direction for the immediate future. City, crews are working this week to complete the foot bridge over Boone creek, just west of the city. Old utility ® poles were secured for use in construction, and completion of the project should assure safer walking in that area. Residents west of McHenxy have long reported heavy pedestrian traffic at this point, where there is also heavy travel by cars, particularly at certain times of the day. The situation has been of o. concern to many people, who ® will be happy with installation of the new bridge. The Plaindealer was represented at the dinner benefitting the Mental Health Center, held at the Country club last Thursday evening, and from glowing reports the following morning, it was an evening well worth considerably more ^ than the money and time ^ spent. "Outstanding" was probably the best word to describe the talk given by the popular TV commentator, Len O'Connor, who was featured guest of the evening. On the lighter side, Edward L. Barron, world famous hypnotist, had the huge audience entranced with his talent, which put his subjects first in hearty laughter and then in deep sorrow. All in all, it was the calibre of program we are privileged to view too seldom, and one that will long be rememtitered. The fact that it benefits a comparatively new need in today's society at least iji regard to the scope of the nation- wide program -- only added to the enjoyment of $ all. Election nights are always exciting times when one has the duly of gathering votes from the various precincts and assembling facts which will present them in an interesting and informative manner to readers. Each year we are indebted to a number of loyal folks who $T) take the time to call in votes after a long, hard day of work at the polls. This year's election was no exception, and we thorouhgly enjoyed the short chat concerning the way a particular contest went in the individual precincts. In the post-election period, when the tension has disappeared and politicians and their supporters have resumed a normal way of life once more, we are reminded of two rather interesting stories which really happened. The first occurred a number of years ago, but points up the almost fierce loyalty that has long existed within the major parties. The subject was a war veteran, substantial business man and respected in his small community. Election time rolled around and a neighbor stopped to ask his opinion on a proper vote since one of the candidates on their party ticket was a worthless individual. Disturbed over the possible loss of a vote, the older man quickly advised: "Vote for him anyway. He may be a bum, but he's our bum." The other true incident occurred two years ago when a staunch local Democrat suddenly found herself within speaking range of Senator Douglas. Excited and thrilled, she approached the statesman and in her confusion said. "Could I have your autograph Senator Dirksen?" He smiled and complied with her request. The autograph read "Everett M. Dirksen." K. A. F. TL& * mmm 4 f iluv Plaindealer Deadlines Set Ahead thanksgiving Week Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Plaindealer will be printed a day early next week -- on Tuesday, Nov. 20. In order to bring the weekly issue to both city and rural subscribers before the holiday, earlier deadlines will be set for this week only. * General news will be accepted until Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, and columnists have been informed by mail of their deadlines. Display advertising will be taken until Monday noon and classified advertising until 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. The Plaindealer office will be open until 3:30 on Saturday afternoon. NEW FUNERAL HOME AWAITS ZONING CHANGE These four pictures tell the story of the various phases of the recent library fund drive poster contest which came to a close last week with the awarding of prizes to top winners. In the upper left photo are the winners, Jim Bates, second place; Gerry Fidler. first winner; and Dennis Dalby, third place. To their right are the posters which brought recognition to the artists, as well as cash prizes. At lower left are the judges shown as they carefully examined the many entries before making their decision. From left to right, they are Merle Gardiner. Mrs. John Bolger. Mrs. Clarence Anglese and Mrs. A. J. Richardson, with Richard Swantz standing to the right. All are M.CH.S. faculty members. In the lower right are Mayor Donald P. Dbherty admiring the winning poster with Mrs. John Boehm, president of the High School P.T.A., at a meeting of that organization last Thursday evening. Gerry Fidler, a sophomore at M.C.H.S., was winner of first prize of $10 in the recent poster contest held in connection with the November fund drive for the public library. Second prize of $5 went to Jim Bates, also a sophomore, and third prize of $2 went to Dennis Dalby, a junior. Theme of the winning poster was "Something's Got To Give" and featured an exploding library due to overcrowded conditions. This theme will be carried out further in a second letter" which will be sent to every home in the community close to the Thanksgiving holiday. The first letters went into the mails this past week, explaining more fully the campaign fund, how it operates and what it hopes to accomplish. Last Thursday evening, posters were on display at a meeting of the High School P.T.A., when members were told of the importance of the campaign as it affects the future facilities for their children. Other posters displayed were I painted by Carolyn Anderson. Diane Bjork, Sharon Browne. Linda Janda. Cheri Janquart. Barbara Jennings. Lorraine Lid, Don Mercure. Lynn Reihanspergcr. Connie Ritter, Janice Sturm. Jerri Schaffer and Sandi Wetzel. * The public library will remain open evenings this week from 7:30 to 9 p.m. through HONOR 4-H LEADERS AT ANNUAL DINNER McHenry Area Men. Women Recognized For Long Service The McHenry county annual 4-H leaders' banquet was held Nov. 8 at the First Methodist church in Woodstock. Lloyd Burlingham of Woodstock was master of ceremonies. Dick Johnson, Marengo, formally thanked the leaders for their devotion to 4-H in behalf of all the members of McHenry county. Jack Rehorst, chairman of the agricultural 4-H committee, thanked the leaders in behalf of the parents of the 4-H members and presented awards to the agriculture club leaders. Leaders who completed their first, fifth, tenth and fifteenth years received recognition. Fifth year leaders include Ed Condon of the Busy Three club and Clarence Harrison. Greenwood Gremlins. Fifteenth year leaders are James Curran. Cherry Valley, McHenry. and Arnold Wittmus, Harvard Prairie Toppers. Leaders Named Mrs. Albert Jenson. chairman of the home economics 4-H committee. recognized Thursday. Nov. 15. The public home economics leaders foils invited to pay a visit to the library at this time. Coffee will be served. their various years of service. Mrs. Dale Postlewaite and Mrs. Paul Walkington of Ringwood have each served twenty years FIRE DAMAGES CAR L,s ioa^p)s_ Mrs. Arnold Larson About $300 fire damage re- i of McHenry has given five suited to a car owned by John : vears Qf service J. Spock of 1606 Randall road. ' Jac]< Satorius' showed sliflos Lakeland Park, one evening , and ke about his reccnt this past week. The fire start- ; . ed on the rear seat, either j *our Russia. Most lmpresfrom a cigarette or from its sive to him were the children spaik. McHenry firemen from on the collective farms. They Company I extinguished the werp well clolhed. healthy, atblaze. Members of Company 2 at Johnsburg put out a peat McHenry may have a third funeral home if the zoning board acts favorably on a request to change from B-l to B-3 classification, property at 3723 West Elm street with 117 feet of frontage. On the land is a home occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Bykowski, which John Shay plans to remodel into a funeral home. A hearing on the petition to change the classification will be heard on Nov. 30. McHENRY LOCK WILL BE CLOSED FOR NAVIGATION City's Plans To Be Outlined Mayor Don Doherty will address the Jaycees' Nov. 20 meeting at the Starlite meeting room. Mayor Doherty's speech wilty explain the city's future plans and touch on industrial plans, the library, the plan commission and roads. The Jaycees' meetings, starting Tuesday. Nov. 20, will have a new format. The business meeting will start at 7. dinner will be served around 9. Mayor Doherty's sj>eech at 9:45 will be followed with a question and answer session. Any young men 21 to 35 interested in attending are welcome and do not have to be sponsored. Robert Kozy, Don Sonneman and John Witt will receive their Jaycee pins. The pins are given County Board Grants Approval Of $685,000 Bond Issue Referendum $500 LOSS IN TWO HOLIDAY HILLS THEFTS HOLD OPEN HOUSE IN LANGUAGE LAB TUESDAY EVENING The board of education in District 156 and the foreign language department of the McHenry high school are holding "open house for foreign languages" at the school on Tuesday evening, Nov. 20, between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. The purpose of the ojx?n house is for parents of language students and the public I boating public. The lock gives in general to view the new j boating enthusiasts an area of language laboratory facilities ! about 30 miles from Algonquin installed last fall. In addition • north in which to operate, to having the laboratory open | The 1962 summer'and fall for inspection, the different I season was the greatest on language classes will be conducting classroom demonstrations. A film strip, including col ored slides made in the laboratory and in the language classrooms. will give visitors an opportunity to see the entire program in action and will provide some explanation of the system in advance of the actual lab visit. This will be in operation continuously throughout the evening. record for number of boats using the locks with the total numbering more than 5,000 in the peak months, Payes said. ROLAND HERRMANN NAMED PRESIDENT McHENRY KIWANIS factorily completed. PALATINE YOUTH GIVEN PROBATION ON THEFT CHARGE The McHenry lock in the Fox river will be closed to | membership navigation on Nov. 20, W. J. j only after requirements, which Payes Jr.. director of the II- \ total twelve hours, are satislinois Department of Public Works and Buildings, has announced. The locks are operated by the department's Division of Waterways as a convenience to thousands of boating enthusiasts. Payes said that the closing of the lock is necessary to permit preparation of the installation for winter weather conditions to prevent ice damage to the gates. The McHenry lock will be opened to navigation again next spring, Payes said: This year the lock was opened on May 10 to accommoidate the Jerry Layman, 19, of Palatine, one of three youths charged wilh entering the Cardinal Liquor store at Wonder Lake earlier this fall and taking an estimated $500 in merchandise, was admitted to probation for two years by Judge William M. Carroll in circuit court last Friday. Layman pleaded guilty to the charge. Stipulationgof the probation were that he1 abstain from liquor and use his car only to drive to work for the first six months of the twoyear period. Neil Little. 19, also of Palatine, was granted probation on . . . , , the same charge several weeks | Clt,zens taking advantage of Two thefts in which items valued at about $500 were taken are under investigation by the sheriff's office at Holidtiy Hills this week. Herb Hill of 2605 Holiday Drive, Holiday Hills, found a number of articles stolen from his station wagon last Saturday morning. They included an air compressor, staple gun and hoses and a power stretcher for carpeting installation. Two nights previous, the lock on the Hill garage was broken and a small boat motor and a chain saw motor were taken. Open Christmas Seal Campaign The opening date of the annual Christmas Seal campaign was Nov. 13, with letters containing Christmas Seals are being delivered to about 24,000 industries, business places and homes. This was announced by Mrs. Robert Lounsbury, pres-^ ident of the McHenry County Tuberculosis association, which conducts the yearly campaign for funds. In making the announcement, Mrs. Lounsbury urged everyone in McHenry county to be as generous in their contribution as possible. There is a special need for increased funds this year, because of the new service to the community, the monthly visit of the Mobile X-ray Unit, said Mrs. Lounsbury. The program of tuberculin skin testing in the schools of the county, distribution of health education material and contributions to vital research will continue, but Mrs. Lounsbury emphasized that the free monthly chest x-ray service will depend on the response of ago, and a third youth taken into family court. the service and their contributions. TAG DAY COLLECTION Atty. Roland He+4>mann was elected president of the Kiwanis club at the/annual election meeling held Monday noon of this week. Other newly elected officers , , , i include Frank Gregory, presi- Tho county treasurer of the j denl_elec,. Dr R()bcrt 0rt and American Red Cross. Raymond James Moe vicc.presidents: Gathman. has reported a con- , Robert Roalsen 1reasurer; and tribution of $o7.81 rece.v ecas ; William Collat secretary. the result of a tag dav he'd i , , recently in Pistakee Highlands, ' New board members .are Pistakee Hills and Whispering j Robert Justen, William Du- Hills. I malski and Dr. William Kohl. JUNIOR CLASS WILL PRESENT "TEAHOUSE OF AUGUST MOON fire in Worthmoor during the week. Estates tending schools, but were deprived of churches and religion. vV OPEN HOUSE Landmark and Junior high school will welcome parents at open house tonight, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. Open house was held earlier this week in other rM«trid 1i school^. Home Economics Room At School Nears Completion j Girls in Junior high school j among members, and the board are anxiously awaiting the i approved the purchase of a opening of regular home ec-1 radio receiver to l>e installed onomics classes. At the School j in a central location so that District 15 board meeting Mon-i an alert may be received ri<- day evening, members were in- rectly from the sheriff s office formed that the room designed • in Woodstock in the event of for that purpose is fast near- \ iocal disaster. Transistor rai ing completion as far as re-. dios are to be placed in all i modelling and installation of | school buildings. | equipment is concerned. A number of reports were For the first two and a half i studied by the board, includmonths this year, the girls | ing those pertaining to quarthave been engaged in related j erlv budget, speech correction ! subjects of personal cleanli- j and monthly finances. I ness, etc.. in preparation fori Robert Deacon. Jr., was apthe actual start of home ec-! proved as a janitor at Edgeonomics classes when the room ; brook school. J is completed. Several board members and j Buy Radio Receiver administrators are planning to ! Civil defense, on the mind ! attend the annual Illinois Asi of almost everyone, provided j sociation of School Boards ' a major rubiect for dir^uscinp meeting in r'hioasm on Nov. 19. Need For Library Becomes Evident Through Comparison McHenry is in the midst of a fund drive campaign for its public library, and it seems most timely to compare what we are able to offer our citizens with what is offered in olher cities of equal size in our own area. Based on facts, the comparison prompts us to feel that the current campaign is one of the most needed projects in recent years. Crystal Lake moved into its present library ten years ago, and already they are planning for further expansion on vacant property in the rear of the structure. Even before their new building program, they are able to satisfy the reading needs of the public with between 17.000 and 18.000 books owned by the library and exclusive of the state book-mobile contributions. Nearby Woodstock has a beautiful library which boasts 20,000 books and a list of 4,000 subscribers which includes a large number of McHenry area residents. In const rast, McHenry lists 5,500 books Kven with big improvements noted in recent years, the local library is not adequate to meet the needs of a community this size. No longer is a public' library considered an "extra frill" for a community, with the thought that young people may have their reading needs satisfied in school! Today, a public library is a "must" for the cultural progress of even very small cities. Learning no longer stops with graduation from high school. The boundaries of every individual's world continues to expand, and more and more people feel the need to become better informed. In the matter of recreational enrichment alone, a good library is indispensable. McHenry's present library was formed twenty-six years ago through the untiring efforts of a few individuals who realized the need at that time and were looking to the future. After transferring locations twice in recent years from temporary headquarters, the library was. moved to its present site --a converted home at the corner of Green and Mnin streets. The fund drive locally is a joint effort of nine McHenry organizations whose members feel that a library addition and more books are the No. 1 need of the community. Only through the cooperation of every family residing here can that need become a reality. We heartily subscribe support of the current fund drive. it ^ Photo by Hendricks Leading parts in next weekend's presentation of "Teahouse of the August Moon" by the junior class of M.C.H.S. will be taken by Melodie Losch, left, as Lotus Blossom, Bill Houser as Sakini and Dave Arm it as Col. Purdy. A diminuitive and attractive blonde. Miss Melodie Losch. will take on the gargantuan task of playing the role of dark haired, sloe-eyed Lotus Blossom when the Junior class o! McHenry high school presents " T e a h o u s e o f t h e A u g u s t Moon" on Friday and Saturday of next week, Nov. 16 and 17. The performance will begin at 8:15 p m.. both evenings The two leading male roles will be played by Mike Noonan as Captain Fisbv and Bill Houser as Sakini. These three roles, plus all the others in the cast, will demand the very best ! in acting ability and the pub- Doan. lie will not be disappointed, j McHenry has been an ac- A shocking note will be add- tive scouting community for ed with the presence of a lady j many years, and boasts as goat. Others in the cast include'.members or former members. Dave Armit as the blustery ' some of the outstanding young SCOUT WORKERS HOLD KICK-OFF FOR ANNUAL DRIVE A kick-off meeting for leaders and solicitors in the current Boy Scout campaign was held Friday evening, at which time material was distributed as the enthusiastic workers prepared to start on a fund drive which will continue for two weeks. Anyone who completes his assigned area and could volunteer for further work is asked to contact the local chairman^ Walter J. At its Tuesday meeting, permission was granted by the McHenry County board of supervisors to the Valley Hi Nursing Home committee to hold a referendum asking for approval of the issuing of $685,000 in bonds on April 2, in conjunction with the township election. The request was made by the Valley Hi committee due to the many inquiries made by county residents asking for nursing home care. Valley Hi Nursing home was completed in 1959 and was td1- house thirty patients and seven employees. The home presently has sixty-five beds available for men and women -- thereby filled to approximately 20 per cent of its original design. The $685,000 would include an addition for ninety new beds (fifty-five more than present enrollment), all beds* furnishings and nursing equipment, a new water tower, improvement to the sewage system, a new employee's dormitory. improvements to other existing buildings and razing of the present employee's dormitory. The home, when completed, would hold 120 patients, and b e p r o p e r l y e q u i p p e d a n d landscaped. The cost of the referendum is placed at $2.50 for a $10,000 property evaluation, to be paid for in eight years. Members of the Valley Hi committee who have spent much time surveying the problem and who made the request include L. Russel Beard, chairman. Greenwood township; J. G. Stevens, Richmond township: John F. VanderVeen, Hebron township: Robert A. Stoxen, Chemung township and Ernest A. Bohn, Dorr township. Administrators of the home are Leola J. and Howard H. Nehlig. The July sales tax was announced as $10,766.93 and $10.- 316.35 in August. These are based on the county's share of one-half per cent collected from businesses outside of incorporations. The money is used mainly for such costs as sheriff's office, county home, civil defense, etc. The rabies' inspector, Edward Jelinek, answered 433 calls during the last month. Approve Bridge Another item of interest locally was approval given by the board to build a bridge at Spring Grove over Nippersink creek. Albert Adams of McHenry cast the only dissenting vote for the expressed reason that Skidmore bridge at Pistakee Bay has been under discussion much longer than the one at Spring Grove. He further stated that this will be the second bridge built in that area by the county within the last two years. A justice of the peace report disclosed a total of $6,067.95 collected in fees and fines during the past month. They were as follows, including McHenry District 3: 1. $271.60 in fees and $502 in fines: 2, $512 in fees and $3,035 in fines: 3. $380.10 in fees and $514 in fines: 4. $388.25 in fees and $465 in fines. SUBDIVISIONS SET UP PROGRAM ON CIVIL DEFENSE Representatives of Sunnyside. Sunnyside Estates. Pistakee Terrace and Pistakee Highlands met in the Johnsburg rescue squad building on Nov. S for the purpose of setting ui> a program to inform residents of- those subdivisions on how to utilize the facilities at hand for fall-out protection. Material was secured from the Department of Defense, Office of Civil Defense, and will be distributed to each home in the subdivisions. Everyone is asked to study it and discuss it with family and neighbors, since an effective , „ , ^ program requires the partici Col. Purdy: Fred Cooper lm- men in the area. The large ' natjon uf everv citizen. There will be a mass meeting Nov. 29 at the Johnsburg community hall at 8 p.m. personating Sgt. Gregovitch; j number of boys now benefit- Steve Harris as the psychia- ting from an excellent program trist. Captain McLean; Myra : are able to continue because Franz as Miss Higa Jiga; the I of the untold hours of time , ^ wiU Dl, old woman is Pam Parker, her ; and talent given by a^ s ; 1( John Shay and daughter will be portrayed by group of men who are devoting , Constantino from Armour Chrys Levcsque; and the Oki-, much of their spare time as ^ Foundatfan. A film f Continued on Pafff 8) (fnntimied <»n Pwar" 8) J-will be shown «t this meeting.