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/ • a THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALEK "Servisg The Chaln-O-Lakes Rifioi Siic« 1S75* i y VJ % '-4 4 Volume 88 -- No. 39 -- 4 Section* McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 7, 1963 26 Paget -- 10c Per Cop} McHENRY DOLLAR DAYS FEBRUARY 8-9 R« • J_ 1 D 17 • 1 OUTSTANDING vjiitted By r IREISALE OFFERED In a community which has recognized some outstanding Scouts in a period of years, there should be considerable interest and activity during Boy Scout Week, Feb. 7 to 13. Nation-wide, extensive plans are being laid for the observance of the fifty-thircj anniversary of the Boy Scouts oi America. Emphasis On this .year's program is placed on the fitness activities of the movement and the theme, "Strengthen America -- Br Prepared -- Be Fit." Wonder Lake Home * ti Flames Cause Damage To McKibbin Residence As we contributed to the March of Dimes last Thursday evening, we couldn't help but think of the many years when Gertrude Barbian played a key pole in the success of this important undertaking. Gert has been a patient at Wisconsin General hospital, Madison, Wis., confined to a wheel chair, for the past fifteen weeks, but we know her thoughts were on her home community during the annual drive. It was long before advent of the Salk and Sabin vaccines that her enthusiasm for the success of this campaign was felt in McHenry. We remember so well, back in the 'forties and early ( 'fifties,, when, McHenry seemed to sometimes have more than its share of victims, that Gert was at the helm when the annual drive rolled around each January. She was a tireless worker in behalf of a disease which each year claimed thousands of victims nation-wide, and struck fear in the hearts of parents for their children. Then the miracle happened -- a vaccine was found to relegate jHjlio to a place where It could he controlled by man. And probably no one In our community was happier than Gertrude Barbian. Mrs. Delores Blake this year took over the task of conducting the Mothers March with the enthusiasm known only to one who has suffered from the disease, and on short notice did a remarkable job of planning a house to house (Continued on Pa|» l) Set Goal In C of C Drive The photographer took this picture of the William McKibbin residence at Wonder Lake as firemen turned their hoses on the burning building Wednesday morning in an attempt to get the blaze under control. The home at 7216 Delaware road, Wonder Lake, owned and occupied by the William McKibbin family, was gutted by flames of unknown origin in the middle of Wednesday morning, Feb. 6. Two trucks from Unit I, Wonder Lake fire department, and one truck from Unit II rushed to the scene after receiving the alarm, but the fire had gained such headway that it was impossible to save any of the furnishings. They worked until 1 o'clock to get the blaze under control. Both Mr. and Mrs. McKibbin had gone to work several hours before the fire was detected at 9:45 o'clock by Mrs. William Moore, a neighbor and former owner of the house. Firemen said the flames seemed to have started in the ADULT COURSES Courses in art and Greek language have been added to the list of those offered evenings for adults by the board of School District 156. Deadline for registration is Feb. 11, by calling the high school office. The courses being Wednesday, Feb. 13. not been determined at 1 o'clock that afternoon. It spread between the rafters and into the roof, and filled the , entire two-story, white frame house so completely with smoke that it was impossible to go within to save anything. Some of the windows were broken by firemen to let the smoke escape, and others blew The two McKibbin children who reside at home were at About thirty members of the Chamber of Commerce are expected to attend the kickoff breakfast prior to the membership drive, which will be held Tuesday morning, Feb. 12, at 8:30 o'clock at the McHenry Country club. At present there are 113 members of this important organization. Chairmen Larry Lund and Charles Smith and the board of directors, who share the responsibility for the success of the drive, hope to realize a membership of 150 by its conclusion. Following the breakfast, those present will begin their door-to-door calls on present and prospective members, according to assignments. The next big social event of the C. of C. will be a dinner dance for members and guests at the Country club April 20. In addition to the two events mentioned, a number of other items of business came up for discussion before the Chamber board meeting on Tuesday noon. Luncheon For Industry, • No date has been set for a luncheon planned for representatives of the various local industries, at which time the C. of C. hopes to discuss with them their common problems and their attitudes regarding the McHenry area. A well known speaker in the field of industry will be secured to address the group. It was also decided that regular meetings of retail mer- BURTON'S BRIDG* LAD INJURED AS ROCKET EXPLODES Patrick Coghlan, 14-year-old Burton's Bridge youth, was said by his mother to be improving nicely in Sherman hospital, Elgin, on Tuesday following an unusual accident Sunday near his home. While he and a companion attempted to launch their home-made rocket, it exploded, severing part of Patrick's thumb and injuring his foot. The lad, an eighth grade student at the Burton's Bridge school, and a friend, Steve Dimmark, were working with the rocket when the freak accident occurred. Steve was not hurt. Mrs. Coghlan said the rocket was a steel cylinder in which the boys had packed match heads, C02 and small portion of gunpowder. The family resides on Nash road. Area Motorists Hurt This Week A small McHenry child. Robert Rizzo, Jr., 18 months old, narrpwly escaped serious injury early Monday evening when he was struck by a car near his home at 1004 Front street. The youngster and his brother were getting ready to leave the house with their mother when the older boy opened the door and Robert dashed out and ran toward the highway, chants will be resumed in* the When Robert K. Beckenbaugh, Jr., of 3904 W. Oak street, basement, but the cause had school when the fire occurred. Outline Proposed Plan For *685,000 Expansion Program At Valley Hi Nursing Home To Be Voted April 2 mm. mtmm mm**#**' near future. Bill Nye spoke on behalf of the promotion committee and talked briefly of plans to be undertaken soon after Dollar Days to stimulate local shopping. Of special importance was a meeting scheduled Wednesday in Chicago between Leonard McDonald of Mid-States Development Co., and members of the local Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Donald Doherty, Joseph Etten, Clint Claypool, Edward Buss, Frank Low, Richard Justen and Ed. Pieroni were guests of Mr. McDonald at a meeting of the Chicago Association of Commerce, where metropolitan area development was discussed. The men were scheduled to ipeet later with Mr. McDonald for a discussion of even greater interest to the McHenry men, the zoning of the acreage south of McHenry along Rt. 31. More details will appear in next week's issue. Announcement has been made of the appointment of a new chamber secretary, Mrs. Henry Leisten, who will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mrs. Walter Carlson. NATIONAL CHAMPS WILL COMPETE IN "ON GUARD" SHOW Present buildihg and proposed addition to the Valley Hi Nursing home are shown in this architectural sketch of the90-bed addition. At right is the present building, a structure designed for thirty residents and seven employees but actually the home for sixty-five people. At °left is the architect drawing of the ninety-bed addition. Other required improvements will be made under the $685,000 referendum proposal. An informational program designed to reach every citizen in McHenry county will be launched next week by the Valley Hi Nursing home. Howard H. Nehiig, co-administrator of the McHenry county home for people who have no place to live and no one else to turn to for assistance, announced plan? today to outline the need for a proposed $685,000 expansion program. The present home -- completed in 1959 -- was designed for thirty residents and seven employees. But de|nafid for space has )>een so great that (Cudti^iNd oa Pags SJ Park Ridge Man Third County Traffic Victim Thomas C. Yarnall, 24, of Park Ridge became the county's third traffic victim of 1963 last Saturday morning when he died in Memorial hospital, Woodstock, of injuries sustained in an auto accident the previous evening. The crash took place about 9 o'clock on Rt. 14, near the Crystal Lake shopping center. Melvin Kilroy, 19, of Fox River Grove, driving east on the highway, applied brakes and his car skidded on the slippery pavement and travelled into the opposite lane. Carolyn Schreiner Dies Mrs. Caroline Schi einer of 3605 W. Main street, McHenry, died in Memorial hospital. Woodstock, Wednesday morning, Feb. 6. She was the widow of Williarfi G. Schreiner, well known local businessman for many years. Two sons, Willis and Maurice, survive. The body rests at the George R. Justen & Son funeral home, but arfkngements had not been completed wheft , the Plaindealer went to press. Motor Fuel Payment McHenry county nas received $26,255 as its share of the Motor Fuel Ta^ Xqr January. The very top color guards in northern Illinois, including some national champions, will compete in the McHenry Viscounts "On Guard" color guard contest Sunday, Feb. 17, at the McHenry high school. The show will begin at 1 p.m. This is the third annual color guard contest the Viscounts have sponsored. Those who have seen Mc- Henry's Fiesta day parade and Woodstock's VJ day parade have seen most of these guards leading their famous drum and bugle corps. Now the public will be able to see these color guards in competition. It is a very colorful show, with the marching and twirling of flags, plus the miracles that can be done with rifles to amaze the audience. This year's show promises to be even bigger than last. The Viscounts and the feeder group to them, the Vi-Kettes, will put on an exhibition. There will also be other surprises. Tickets will be on sale at the door, or can be purchased from any Viscounts. Proceeds from this colorful show will be used to help defray expensesof the guards. driving north on Front street, saw the child approaching just north of John street, he applied the brakes but skidded on the wet pavement. The child, who sustained only abrasions on the forehead, was taken to the lofcal clinic for treatment and then released. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs Robert Rizzo, Sr. Miss Gayle Bonder of Lakemoor was treated and released from Memorial hospital, Woodstock, Monday morning after suffering injuries in an auto accident. Her car skidded on icy pavement on Rt. 47, north of McHenry, and rolled over. State police investigated. Other Accidents Robert J. Miller of Rt. 9, McHenry, sustained injuries to his face, legs and arms in an accident which occurred at 9:45 a.m. last Saturday morning on Rt. 176, near Island Lake. -A Accbrcung to state police Miller was driving east on the highway when his car skidded on the ice, crossed the road (Continued on Page 8) SCOTT TO SPEAK AT FIRST OF GOP PROGRAM SERIES COUNCIL VOTES APPROVAL OF CITY-STATE IMPROVEMENT FOR COST ESTIMATEDTO RUN S36.000 At the regular meeting of the City Council on Monday night, the council adopted a resolution providing for a joint city-state improvement along Illinois Routes 120 <and 31. The total cost of the improvement has been estimated at $36,000, the amount of $15,000 to be paid out of the City Motor Fuel Tax allotment. Plans call for resurfacing the highways from Richmond road to the C. & N. W. Railroad tracks, and the section of Route 31 from Route 120 to John street. The city will maintain curbs and gutters, storm sewers and appurtenances within the limits of the right-of-way. To meet requirements, the city also adopted ordinances prohibiting the discharge of san itary sewage and industrial waste water into any storm sewers constructed as part of the improvement, also providing for parallel parking and agreement not to permit driveways and entrances without the consent of the state. The state will control surveys, plans and specifications, receive bids, award contract, and furnish engineering. It is expected that the project will be set up to allow bid letting at an early date. Transfer Licenses Two transfers of alcoholic beverage licenses were approved. Ernest Muzzillo, who formerly operated the Town Club tavern, will take over the business now operated by Robert Chrisman on Green street. Catherine B. Nolan's application approval will permit her to be issued a license at the Palace Recreation location. _ Allow Variation Confusion in the makeup and interpretation of the new zoning map (which has been clarified) played a strong part in the council allowing a variation to Thomas L. and Virginia M. Lagios for the operation of a pet shop at West Waukegan street. The variation is limited to three years with provisions which will not permit kennels for animals. The shop will be limited to a certain area for the sale of supplies for pets. The variation allows for a higher classification from 1-4 Industrial to B-Business. The council approved an expenditure of $200 for engineering services to establish lines for sea walls along Fox river, the survey to be presented to the State Waterways division for consideration. Newly Elected State Treasurer Visits City Feb. 19 The McHenry Township Republican Women's club is opening its series of 1963 meetings with a couple's dinner at the McHenry Country club on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. Guest of honors will be State Treasurer WiUfajm J. Scott and Mrs. Scot|/ Since his installation, Mr. Scott has made many changes. Of interest locally, was his recent appointment of J. R. Levesque, McHenry county Republican Central Committee chairman, as administrative assistant for the treasurer's Chicago office. Mr. Scott is considered one of a growing number of outstanding Republican potential for the future. Should state business force cancellation of his plans, Mr. Scott has promised to send in his place Richard Ogilvie, the new Republican sheriff of Cook county. In any case, both are well worth hearing. The evening's program will be both stimulating and entertaining, for a representative group from the McHenry Choral club has consented to present several selections from its repertoire. Soloists for the evening will be Charlie Jacobsen of Wonder Lake, with a comedy routine, Irene Keim, Irma Blomgren, John Marco; Tucky and Roy Kissling accompanied by Shirley Ross. Chairman of the dinner, Mrs. Henry Leisten, lias announced that the dinner is not limited to members of the Republican Women's club. Anyone interesting in atl ending is invited to contact the ticket chairman, Mrs. Robert Orgler, or any ;>f the following members of the dinner committee: Mrs. Ronald Herrmann. Mrs. Sam Schmunk, Mrs. James Wegener, Mrs. Thomas Fenwick or Mrs. Thomas Davis. BY MERCHANTS Twenty-Five Participants In Semi-Annual Event Twenty-five McHenry area merchants are cooperating this month to bring local shoppers the first of two special Dollar Day sales of 1963. They will be held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 and 9, when outstanding values are being offered. Participating business places include White's Men Shop, McHenry State Bank, Cary Appliance, Inc., Havemeyer's, County TV & Furniture Center, McHenry County Well & Pump, Community Auto Supply, Bolger's Drug Store, Tonyan's Home Furnishings, Betty Nieistn Shop, Agatha Gifts & Candies, Stilling's Town & Country, Marie's Speciality Shop Riverside Retail Outlet, Kotalik's Camera Center, Gies Shoes, Rainbow Cleaners, Gemi 1-Hour Cleaners, Gladstone's Department Store, The Casual! Shoppe, Ben Franklin, Vycital's Hardware, Marge's Stretch-ACollar, The Toddler Shop McGee's Store For Men. A perusal of the many sales items offered will give the prospective shopper a good idea of the wide variety of articles for every member of the family. No one has been forgotten in planning for this very unusual sale. Dollar Days are designed to offer some merchandisestrictly of seasonal use, at low prices, and other yeaf 'round items. The business mail is given an opportunity t<| clear his shelves to make wajfc for new merchandise thif spring, and the buyer is givei| a chance to select a quantity of needed items at greatly reduced cost. A total of 15,000 special Doll* lar Day supplements are bei» ing placed in the mails thi|; week to give shoppers in th# McHenry area ample oppori* tunity to study the sale iteoyi, Kathy Kostal ^ Is DAR Winner No Township Filings There have been no new filings for township offices with Town Clerk H. Walter Anderson this past week. The deadline for filing will be Feb. 11. Kathy Kostal, 17-year-oid senior at the McHenry hlgH school, was named on Tuesday of this week as winner of th4 1963 contest to select a local girl as winner of the Daughter!' of the American Revolution award. Miss Kostal, who has been active in many school activities during the past four yeara^ will be bojnpr^d next Saturday at a tea given by the D.A.R. in Elgin. Kathy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Kostal of 740$ Marblehead, Wonder Lake, was selected by a vote of the faculty for her ability, leadership, service and patriotism. /' License Deadline Motorists are reminded that the deadline for displaying 1963 license plates is Feb. 15. The regular meeting of the Veterans of World War I will be held Thursday, Feb. 7. Hospital Members Hear Preliminary Expansion! Contribute To Center PlanAtAnnualMeeting Extremely cold weather diil not deter a large attendance at the annual meeting of the McHenry hospital members, held at the McHenry Country club on Saturday, Feb. 2. Dr. Robert J. Samp, M.D., of Madison University hospital, Wis., presently engaged ifi cancer research, cut short his vacation in Florida to be at the meeting as guest speaker. Dr. Samp humorously illustrated the dire results of overeating, smoking, and lack of exercise, advisedly cautioning the listener to be constantly aware of the fact that he is the custodian of his own health and well-being. His appreciative audience was graphically reminded that the expanding waist-line does not lead to longevity. Chairman George P. Freund, in outlining the events «f the past year in the operation of a non-proprietary hospital, commented on the acceptance by the community as evidenced by the high census of patient? maintained throughout the year and the increased utilization of the other hospital services providing treatment of patients. Constant awareness of these problems and the urgent need of the community and surrounding area for a greater number of hospital beds, now and in the future, had led the board of directors to explore over the past months the possibility of enlarging the present facilities. With the support of the membership, culmination ot their efforts has reached the preliminary planning stage for the bulk of the additional expansion to be south of the present building towards W. Waukegan road. Concluding his remarks, Mr. Freund referred to the voluntary work done by the women's auxiliary and the cooperation of the medical staff toward a common goal of pammm (Continued on page 8) s. William Bacon of Ringwood and Rev. Bruce ' Brenneman of the Ringwood Methodist church, at left, are shown receiving a check for $50 from Roland Herrmann, , president of the McHenry Kiwanis club, from his organization. The money represented one of the initial club contributions to help finance the proposed Wonder Lake- ^ Ringwood community organization in its efforts to purchase ^ the old Ringwood grade school for a youth and cpmm^nity ^ recreation cehter. • ' 1 '5^°