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•r? • THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER •Serviif The Chain-0-Lak«s RegloB Siie« 1875" •!!,£ _____ t ••• - , • • •• - • - Volume 88 -- No. 38 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS* THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1963 14 Pages -- 10c Per Copy It has come to our attention, and we have been asked to issue a warning, to violators on two counts. By far, the most serious is destruction of public property, which has been taking place through breaking glass in the parking meters. Authorities promise a severe penalty if the offenders are caught. Many drivers have either forgotten or disregarded the over-night street parking ordinance, and many violations have brought motorists into local courts recently. The street department has done a fine job of clearing the streets of snow, and this is impossible with cars parked throughout the night. Area Survey To Help Jaycees Aid Community Three File For MCHS SENIORS Township Posts p^pARE FOR TV PROGRAM We have suggestions for this cblunin from time to time, especially when someone has a "gripe" he would like aired anonymously. Most of these are placed in File 13, since we can find enough of our own complaints. However, this week we agree with our co-workers that there just isn't enough glue on the new five-cent stamps. It Was somewhat of a shock to a good many folks when the government first hinted of the five-cent rate. Just as we were becoming accustomed to a revision of our budget in this department, things went from bad to worse -- a shortage of glue. When our congressmen get nicely settled in their work, We may consider adding to their woes with this complaint. Three new filings for township officere were made in the office of Town Clerk H. Walter A nderson this week. Charles D. Brown filed to run for supervisor on the Township Improvement party, and Theresa Schultz filed for the post of assistant supervisor. On the People's Party tickcl, Albert Adams of Johnsburg filed his petition to run for reelection as assistant supervisor. Previous filings on this ticket included Walter Dean for supervisor and Edward Buss for assistant supervisor. One supervisor and two assistants are to be elected in April. Charles J. Miller and Clarence Regner had previously filed for highway commissioner. Deadline for filing is Feb. 11. ASSESSED VALUE REACHES RECORD HIGH IN COUNTY Jaycee Members J><m Sonnomann. Jack Rasmussen and Don Seaton are shown with the new suggestion boxes which will be placed in local business places, inviting the ideas of the public for projects the Jaycees might adopt in 1963. Several years ago the Jaycees conducted an area survey in an effort to ascertain the basic needs of McHenry. Now, with a new suggestion box program, they are in search of specific problems. Bright blue and yellow suggestion boxes will shortly appear in a number of local business establishments. The Jaycee emblem which will identify the suggestion boxes invite the ideas of the . public for projects the Jay- One of the community s most» beloved citizens is gone. When Word spread on Monday of this Week that many years of poor health had ended in the death of John Dreymiller, the eulogies were endless and sincere. John was probably as well known as anyone in the area, and if ever there was a man without an enemy, it was he. No doubt stories of the many ways in which he had endeared himself to young and old alike will be told long into the future, for men like John are not soon forgotten. He never saw a little one looking eagerly at the candy counter of a store without reaching into his pocket and giving money to the child; he never knew of someone who would particularly appreciate a few flowers without going directly to the source of his t0wn "green thumb"--a beautiful garden and greenhouse near his home--and producing a bouquet to brighten that person's day. The many ways he assisted war veterans who were either ill or down-on-their-luck over a long period of years could not even be estimated. (Continued on Page 8) cees might adopt in 1963. Pencil and paper will be furnished, and the Jaycees hope that everyone with an idea for community improvement and development will not hesitate to take the few moments it will require to put that idea in writing. McHENRY SAVINGS NAMES OFFICERS AT ANNUAL MEET Arnold J. Rauen, newly elected chairman of the board of McHenry Savings and Loan association, has announced the election of directors and officers of the savings institution. His report followed the association's annual meeting last week. Mr. Rauen listed the following as newly elected directors of McHenry Savings: Arnold J. Rauen, chairman of the board; Harry Hans, vicechairman; John J. Neuharth, Richard Freund, Clyde Bailey, L. J. Heuvelman, and John P. Flint. Chairman Rauen's report also included a statement covering the election of officers of (Continued on page 8) WOMEN RECOVER FROM MONOXIDE POISON TUESDAY Mrs. Sarah Anderson and her daughter, Catherine McCashin, were reported in fine condition in McHenry hospital Wednesday morning, where they were taken the previous day suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. Both were scheduled to be released within the next couple of days. The twe women were found unconscious in the Anderson home about 11:30 Tuesday morning by Howard Schwack of Spring Grove. He had called the house several times earlier to verify an appointment to go bowling that afternoon with Catherine. When he received no answer, he went to the home and was finally able to gain entrance through1 k rear door. He found Catherine lying on a davenport and her mother, also unconscious, in the bedroom. -> The Richmond rescue squad and sheriffs deputies were called to the home, and the women were removed to McHenry hospital about noon. A faulty chimney was blamed for the poisoning. JOHN PAS8FIELD DIES John Passfield of 1020 E. Rt. 120, McHenry, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Lake county hospital. Last rites are pending at the Peter M. Justen funeral home, where the body will be at rest after 7 p.tn. Thursday evening. FLOWER-BEDECKED CHAMP McHenry Youths, Former Resident On "It's Academic" Of interest to taxpayers in the county are figures coming, out of the office of County Clerk Vernon W. Kays, where assessments are recorded. His records show that valuation of all assessed property for 19G2 showed an increase of $11,- 634,683. The valuation reached an alltime high of $391,450,527 against $379,815,844 the previous year. This represents more than 90,500 pieces of property. As might be expected, passenger cars represent the highest total, $16,620,610 for 26,485 cars. The tax statements to be collected this year will be made up from the various valuations. TAX SITUATION REFLECTS GOOD LOCAL ECONOMY McHenry's Share Reaches $8,808 For Second Ranking McHenry jumped into second place in the county again with the most recent release of sales tax collections representing the one-half per cent tax on retail sales. The city's share resulted from taxes collected in November, based on October tax liability. The fact that McHenry's share, amounting to $8,806.81, climbed to this high figur« after the close of the resort season and prior to the Christmas shopping period, is encouraging in giving a brighl outlook on general business conditions within the city. McHenry was second only to Crystal Lake, which jumped to $10,911.61 for the first time. Woodstock ranked third with $8,179.66. Other Collections Other collections in the county were as follows: Algonquin $1,621 35 Cary 1,623.58 rr,ox River Grove • • 904.68 larvard 3,747.54 Hebron 389.58 luntley 1,303.98 Marengo 2,715.43 Richmond 745.09 Other, local village collecions include Lakemoor, $115.- -!3; Island Lake, $819,81; Spring Grove, $653.11; and Sunnyside, $89.88. The McHenry county share >f tax collection outside of municipalities, for the same period amounted to $9,567.85. MCHS BAND WILL GIVE MID-WINTER CONCERT FEB. 5 Three M.C.H.S. students have been selected from among six candidates to appear on the television program, "It's Academic," at some future date. They are Bert Kissling, son of the Roy Kisslings, Richard Johnson, son of the ^Donald Johnsons, and Donald Cameron, son of Mrs. Jean Cameron. A faculty member from the local high school will accompany the McHenry team and serve as scorekeeper when they participate in the taping of the show on Sunday, Feb. 10, in the Merchandise Mart, Chicago. The afternoon will be spent in a briefing session, camera rehearsal and make-up. They will take part dn the actual taping about 6 o'clock in the evening. Forty tickets have been sent for distribution to parents and teachers who wish to be in the audience and support the team. Mike Noonan will serve as alternate on the team. Appears Feb. 2 McHenry friends will be interested to^learn that John Haptas, a 1962 June graduate of St. Patrick's school in McHenry and a recipient of the American Legion award will appear on the same TV show Saturday, Feb. 2, on Channel 5 at 6 p.m. John was selected with two classmates to represent the freshman class of York high school, Elmhurst, competing with Barrington and Eisenhower high schools. John is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Haptas, who now reside in Elmhurst. Until last summer they lived on Rt. 120, east of McHenry. LOCAL HOSPITAL FACILITIES TO BE DISCUSSED SIGNS OF SPRING EVIDENT THROUGH NEW CONSTRUCTION A sign of spring is apparent this week, not through any encouragement of the weather, but rather through work begun on new construction. Excavating and clearing the land on Front street, in the rear of Ye Olde Corner tavern on Main street, is in progress prior to building a new, 80 x 100 ft. structure to house Lee and Ray Electric firm. Ray«Hughes, proprietor, srj he e x p e c t s completion of t>"< | new building sometime in April, when they will move from their present quarters at 3919 W. Main street. Supt. of Public Works Fred Meyer said a building permit had been issued, and work has started on a four-apartment home on Sioux Lane, Cooney Heights, owned by Lee Cooney Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meisinger of Mundelein have purclv ed the old Tower building i t . Lakemoor and are in the p cess of remodelling the bui ing. When completed, it will known as Hobson House, off ing a restaurant, antique si and gift shop. The Spanish type building will have its tall tower restored and a mission bell placed within it in keeping with the style of architecture originally intended. Within, an atmosphere of the Victorian period will be created through furnishings and decoration. A buffet type restaurant will occupy the center room, which will have oil paintings decorating the walls. The antique shop will carry both domestic items and imports. An added attraction in this section will be a special room set aside one day a week for arts and craft instruction for clubs and individuals. The true picture of a country store will be seen in the gilt shop, a large room where everything will suggest a rural setting, even to the wall paper and details of design. The Meisingers have another Hobson House located in Long Grove. To House Solicitation During Mothers' March NP Miss Dom 227, a junior call shown by i/Northern Pump company oi McHenry, was selected as the champion over all females in Register of Merit Hereford judging at the National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo, this past week. Shown with the top female, left to right, are Wad Hinman, Yampa, Colo., and Harry Parker, San I .nig Obispo, Calif., judges of the event; W. P. Adams, II, Odebolt, la., president of the Americap Hereford association; Brad Scott, manager of Northern Pump-company; and OdeH Gelvin, herdsman, at the halter. Other Northern Pump winnings at the 1963 National Western Stock show included first place yearlings and reserve champion carload of Hereford bulls. Since winning in Denver, Miss Dom has been declared champion at the Amarillo, Texas, stock show. The M.C.H.S. band, under the direction of John Leighty, will present a mid-winter concert in the high school auditorium at 8 o'clock on Tuesday evening, Feb. 5. Featured performers Will be soloists and ensembles, accompanied by the entire band. Bert Kissling, student conductor, will open the program, directing "Concert Overture." Other featured performers include a clarinet quartet com posed of Sue Prawl, Nancy Lockwood, Eileen and Bob Lombardi playing "The Four Woodsmen"; a trumpet trio. Jipi Benson, Art Olsen and Jay Sayler, playing "Trumpets Wild"; a trombone trio of Riek Burns, Mike Paul and John Klingberg in "Slide Kicks" and a "Drumbeat Jamboree", featuring Roger Thompson rai the snare drum. + George P. Freund, president of the board of directors reminds all members of the McHenry Hospital association that the annual meeting will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2, at the McHenry Country club. A buffet dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Reports on hospital finances and activities for the past fiscal year will be given by O'Dean Cross, treasurer; Administrator Anthony Corcoran, and Mrs. William Strout, president of the women's auxiliary. George P. Freund, president, will report on the plans for improving the present hospital facilities and the projected addition to the hospital to increase the number of patient beds sorely needed by the community. A report of the medical staff's activities in medicine and a view of the future will be given by Dr. Lee Gladstone, member of the medical staff. Three directors will be elected to the board for regular three-year terms. Eligible for re-election are Directors George P. Freund, McHenry; O'Dean Cross, Crystal Lake; and Joseph A. Conerty, Jr., Woodstock. The recent loss from the board of directors of two members necessitates the election of two directors to fill unexpired terms of office for Robert Zahn, McHenry, who resigned when he and his family moved to take up residence in Florida, and Ralph Bennett, whose sudden death saddened the entire McHenry area. A plaque honoring the founders and directors of the hospital will be presented. This year the guest speaker is one that all members and guests should enjoy, Dr. Robert J. Samp, M.D., assistant professor, Department of Surgery, University Hospitals, Madison, Wis. Although a noted medical lecturer having addressed many audiences all over the country, Dr. Samp is an informal down-to-earth, humorous speaker with a sound practical message in all aspects of sensible health habits. ^Continued on pap 8). FORMER BUSINESS MAN DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS The many friends of John Dreymiller, 73, were saddened to learn of his death on Monday, Jan. 28, in Hines hos- * "1 Mrs. Joseph J. Miller of 3508 W. Washington street, McHenry, sits in the new wheel chair provided through March of Dimes funds, preparing to make another call to secure volunteer workers for the Mothers' March Thursday' evening, Mrs. Miller has been informed that the National Polio Foundation, using funds collected locally, will send her to Warm Springs, Ga., the middle of March for ®T? period of special treatment. >V ; - n The annual Mothers March, made in connection with the polio fund drive, will be held in McHenry tonight, Thursday, Jan. 31, according to Mrs. Leonard Blake, who heads thla portion cf the campaign. Dr. Michael Churosh Is general chairman of the McHenry drive, and Phillip Wertz of Woodstock is county chairman. Mrs. Blake, who is being assisted by Mrs. Dorothy Weichmann and Mrs. Mildred Miller in securing volunteers to assist in the house to house campaign, said the drive will begin at 7 o'clock. In some areas, the solicitation will continue through the weekend. At the conclusion of the drive, volunteers will bring their contributions to the Legion home, where Mrs. Blake and Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Schoenholtz will receive and count the collection. Benefits Ffrom Fund • Contributors in this ares should be inspired to donate generously with first hand knowledge that what they give will help immeasurably in al« leviating the suffering of a local polio victim. Mrs Mildred Miller of Wash* ..I.----» McHenry Beauty Among Top Ten Pretty Gail Marquart of McHenry was judged among the top ten beauties in the contest held in Springfield last weekend to select Miss Illinois County Fair of 1963. She competed in a class of fifty-four county winners. Miss Marquart was accompanied to Springfield by her mother, Mrs. Jean Marquart; Miss Patricia Hogan, Illinois State Dairy princess; Carl Bault, president, and Don Hansen, vice-president of the County Fair association. Miss Hogan observed that Miss Marquart was a favorite of the crowd, and certainly one of the prettiest of the contestants. It was in Sunday competition that the large field was narrowed to ten. On Monday, the finalists appeared in bathing suits and formals and answered one question before the large audience assembled to see the crowning of the queen, Joyce Lynn Hill, of Massac county. The contest is held in connection with the County Fair Association annual convention. (Continued on Pag© 8) PATRICIA LOW NEW HOMEMAKER Of- TOMORROW; WINNING PAPER NOW ENTERED IN STATE CONTEST HORACE WAGNER NAMED OFFICER HOSPITAL BOARD WELSH CASE SETTLED Gary Welsh, 23, was tumeft over to the custody of the Department of Mental Health in Illinois on Monday morning, with an order that he be confined* in a security hospital. He had been charged with the rnurder^rape of a small Harvard gill last fall. Should Welsh ever be judged sane and r e l e a s e d , he w i l l be brought back to stand trial JOHN DREYMILLER pital, where he had been a patient for several weeks. In recent years, poor health often caused his confinement there for long periods of time. For many years until his retirement, Mr. Dreymiller was a barber in McHenry. At one time he worked with the late Lee Kircher in the latter's barber shop on Green street. Later, he operated his own shop on Main street. His friends were legion, many of them acquired through a friendly and generous nature which prompted him continually to be of service to others. This was especially evident in his role as service officer for the McHenry Legion post for many years. He also held a life membership in the V.F.W. His good works were recognized a few years ago when he became one of the first to receive the "good citizen" award made by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Dreymiller was a native of Hampshire, where he was born Feb. 16, 1890, son of Josephine and Hubert Dreymiller. He was married in 1927 to Pearl Claxton, a McHenry school teacher, who died Nov. 26, 1940. Since tliat time he resided with her brother, William Claxton. His only survivor* are three i brothers, Frank of Fort Mey- Horace Wagner of Wonder Lake was elected vice-president of the board of directors of Memorial hospital at Woodstock at the same meeting last week which saw Jack Byers named president. The election of board officers followed the regular annual hospital meeting. Other local boanl members include Warren* Kuhlman,, Thomas F. Bolger, Milton Olson, Kenneth Merley and Charles Jurack, all of this area. ELECTRIC POWER OFF Electric power in the Lilymoor- Lakemoor communities was shut off from about 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. last Thursday evening because of a fallen wire on Rt. 120. Public Service officials said the severe cold tends to shrink the wires, and together with increased use ot electricity, occasionally causes wires to break. However, the Crystal Lake district, which incudes McHenry, has experienced no widespread difficulty during the very bad weather of recent weeks. Patricia Low, 17-year-old senior in the McHenry high school, has been named 1963 winner in the American Homemaker of Tomorrow contest, and thus becomes eligible for ^Continued en page 8), DOLLAR DAYS The first of the 1963 Dollar Days will be held next week Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 and 9. A total of 15,000 special sale supplements will go into the mails prior to the weekend. & Ah * one of the 102 scholarship^ with a total value of $11G,000( Having scored first in heil school in the knowledge anc| attitude test on homemaking given senior girls Dec. 4, Pa* tricia's paper has been entered in competition with those of other state high school win# ners for state-wide honors. * The young lady is oldest of the seven children of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Low of Ringwoodl For several years she was 9 member of the Sunshine Girlf 4-H club in her home , com* munity, and has had practic in the homemaking field, hel (Continued on P«f® •).