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MCHENRY *Serviig The Chain-O-Lakes lifloi Slice &S7SP Vof ume 88 -- No. 0 -- 2 Sections *s h ' McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 14. 1963 w 16 Pag* -- 10c Pw <90,000 FIRE DESTROYS VOLO FIRM Austin Glass Company Buim As President Works With Firemen Circle Grill Burglarized •. For th#» most pari. MoHoi>ry I business men reported very j successful Dollar Days last weekend. Much effort is put forth by these merchants in an effort to bring outstanding sales to local shoppers, and it is good to see their efforts rewarded. More moderate temperatures of the past two weeks were greeted with pleasure by almost everyone but city employees, who found their work increased by frozen water mains in many sections. Supt. of Public Works Fred Meyers tells us this is usually the case with a warming trend following very severe weather. CITY POLICE AH) DEPUTIES IN APPREHENDING TWO McHENRY MEN AT LOCAL SERVICE STATION Today is Valentine's Day, and mi-lady will allow no excuses from the man in her life if he forgets. To aid her cause, we have compiled a list of meanings for flowers, just in case that happens to be his choice of gift. Modern botanists have brought the language of flowers up to date in ways which give a practical hint. Swains, young and old, can say just about what they mean through a small flower. Roses, especially if they're red, come right to the point with "I Love You," while white ones express "You're heavenly" and pink promise, "I'll never forget you." The white carnation breathes, "You're ^weet and lovely," while yellow ones plead eloquently, "You have disappointed me." 'To a beautiful lady" is the Vbice of the orchid, while sophisticated camellias (especially the big red kind) are reminders that "You're the flame in my heart." "The graceful white gardenia says, "Your're lovely," and violets tied in an old-fashioned nosegay promise, as we might expect, to be "always true." The colorful gladiola pleads, "Give me a break, I'm really sincere; the golden daffodil carries the modern message, "You're the only one" and the daisies, of course, say "I'll never tell." If these are too difficult to remember, the favorite lfetdy will welcome a box of catidy -- which has no message other than the written one: "Delicious" and the unwritten afterthought: "With Calories." Aside from the light-hearted significance most often attached with Valentine's Day, it is most appropriate that this season should have been selected to promote interest in the serious business of the heart -- an organ that does enough work in twelve hours (Continued on Page 8) Three illegal entries in the county were solved with the arrest of two McHenry area men Tuesday morning of this week. They are Lloyd Webb, 25, of 3927 W. Main street, and Lewis Tucker. 19, who resides on Ringwoori road. The men nyill appear before justice of the Peace Joe Ritter on Feb. 21. At present, they are in jail, unable to pay $15,000 bail. Authorities moved quickly after receiving a call at 5 o'clock Tuesday morning from Joe Whalen, owner of the Circle Gjrill, located. on Rt. 120, east of the city, who opened his business establishment and found that a rear door had been pried open. Two pinball machines and a juke box had been forced open and money taken. Later, it was found that entrance was also made to the Adorable Beauty salon next door. However, Marshall Nyden, the owner, said after checking that nothing had been taken. Led To Money A search of the area by Deputy Foster Glorch and Lt. Henry Nulle found Webb and Tucker in a car parked at a gas station near the scene of the burglary. One of them led the officers to a country road near McHenry, where they revealed the coins and a box of cigarettes which were later identified as having been taken from the Circle Grill and Bob's Standard Service at Virginia and McHenry avenues, Crystal Lake. The Crystal Lake break-in was reported to authorities the same night as the McHenry entry. The real tip on the identity of the burglars was given by Officer Joseph Grobel of the McHenry police, who received a call at 5:38 from Desk Man Ed. Tussey, telling of a breakin at the Grill. Officer Grobel met the sheriff's deputies at the scene and recalled having seen a car with unusual tires pass through the city at 4 a.m. A check of the tire marks in the snow at the Circle Grill confirmed his suspicions that they were the same. Mr. Grobel was acquainted with 'one of the men in the car and told deputies he thought he might be able to find them. Webb admitted to authorities that he had been confined for a time to the Menard branch of the Illinois state penitentiary for two offences downstate. Fine Youth On Liquor Charge A severe fine and sentence were ordered by Justice of the Peace Joe Ritter in Woodstock last Fri lay for a McHenry youth, 19-year-old Edwin Nyden. The charge was possession and transporting alcoholic liquor in a motor vehicle. Of a $1,000 fine, the judge suspended $800, and his ninety- day jail sentence was also suspended. Nyden was placed on probation for one year. During this time he will not be allowed to drive a car or be in a car without one of his parents, and he will need to observe a 10 p.m. curfew. The court case resulted from an arrest made last Dec. 21 on Rt. 176 by deputy sheriffs. Nyden, Dennis Sundberg, one other young man and two girls were stopped by authorities, who found a six-pack of beer in the vehicle, some of which had spilled onto the floor. When , apprehended, the young people left the Nyden auto sfrid ran back to the patrol car. Brought into court later, Judge Ritter said it was their intention at first to contend that Sundberg was driving, but the youth was never brought to the stand to testify. ANNUAL COLOR GUARD SHOW IN CITY FEIU7 Outstanding Entries Expected To Result In Fine Program If you are looking for a pro gram of excellent entertainment, set aside Sunday, Feb. 17, to see the Viscounts Color Guard show. The Great Lakes Waves drill team and the Lakemoor Scouts drill team will put on exhibitions as added attractions. In the competition will be several guards from Wisconsin, including the famous Mariners, Kilties and Privateers. There are also many guards from all parts of Illinois, including the Scarlet Knights, Phantomettes. Shadows, Western Ramettes, Corsairs, Chessman Pawns, St. Alexis Northernaires, St. Youth Shot Accidentally Paul Swanson, 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Swanson of 1013 Cherry Valley road, McHenry, is on crutches this week as the result of accidentally shooting himself in the leg on Sunday. The youth was preparing to go into the woods near the Swanson home to see if he had trapped any fox, and as was his custom, carried at his side a hand pistol to shoot any animals that might be trapped but not be dead. As he turned to leave the room after putting on his coat, he bumped the hammer of the pistol against the door and it discharged, striking his leg. He was treated for the injury and returned home. PREPARE PLAT FOR PETITION TO ZONING BOARD Mayor Donald Doherty, President Frank Low of the Chamber of Commerce and other organization members met with Leonard McDonald of Mid States Development company in Chicago last week to discuss industrial development in the McHenry area. The men brought home with them a plat, from which a legal will be prepared prior to presentation by Mr. McDonald to the zoning board. A petition will ask for the land in question, south of McHenry, to be zoned "1-1 industrial" from "R-l". Action is expected to be taken within the next month. CLEAN STREAMS MEETING The next meeting of the McHenry County Clean Streams group will be held at the city hall on Tuesday evening, Feb. 19, at 8 o'clock. NOMINATE SIX TO ATTEND TWO U.S. ACADEMIES McHenry Youths Will Take Tests To^ Determine Winners Congressman ' Robert Mc- Clory has announced from Washington, D. C., his nominations to U. S. academies, including a number from this community. They will now compete in examinations sponsored by the various schools. Nominated to compete with eleven other boys for admission to the Air Force academy were James J. Sayler, son of Dr. and Mrs. James E. Sayler of 616 N. Center street, Robert I. McDonald, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McDonald, Sr., of 4416 N. Dennis Blvd., Robert H. Averyt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Averyt of 4921 Wildwood drive, and James Bailey Meyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Meyer, 3619 N. Main street, all of McHenry. Robert C. Wahl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wahl of 1902 N. Orchard Beach road, McHenry, has been nominated by Mr. Mc- Clory to compete with thirteen others for admission to the U. S. Naval academy at Annapolis, Md. Also named was Roger Edward Weiss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Weiss of 914 W. Oak Leaf Ave., McHenry. Selected On Record Those nominated were chosen from many applicants on the basis of past academic and other records and recommendations of school authorities and other responsible members of the community. (Continued on page 8) (Continued on 8) m K m ya£ enune Birthdays give folks special prerogatives, and in the case of Glen Stach, whose anniversary falls today, Feb. 14, it is the choice of a valentine. A young kindergarten pupil in the class of Mrs. Earl Marshall r.n Waukegan road, Glen is making his selection from the valentine tree in the room of Mary Harding at Edgebrook school rather than disappoint any of the little girls. Glen is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stach of 4619 West Shore, Lakeland Park. He was the only child in the kindergarten classes to boast this romantic birthday anniversary date. A Look At The Record (AN EDITORIAL) With the community well established in a new year, it is timely that the McHenry Chamber of Commerce embarks on its annual membership drive. The kick-off to this campaign for funds was held Tuesday morning of this week at a breakfast held at the McHenry Country Club. The enthusiasm of the approximately thirty members attending ran high as they received assignments for personal calls on present and prospective members. The success of their efforts will only be as great as the enthusiasm with which they are met by business and professional people. All indications point to a membership at least as high as the goal set by the co-chairmen and board of directors, who are responsible for its accomplishment. "A look at the record" has long been a talking point of candidates and parties seeking re-election. It might well be the theme of McHenry's C. of C. drive, for the past twelve-month record carries an impressive list of achievements, as well as plans for the future. The Chamber in our city has long been operating on a rather limited budget. A new rate schedule for dues which became effective last year encouraged easier membership for the small businessman, accounting for a number of new members and an awakening of interest on the part of officers and the general membership regarding the key role the organization can play in our community. A number of undertakings have been notable, and one has been the extensive effort, in cooperation with city officials, to assure conditions which will make this locality attractive for industry. Although the widespread picture of industrial location changes has not been bright in the last year, land has been annexed locally and zoning changes are in process so that McHenry has something to offer when the opportunity arises. At this time, further energy is being exerted to encourage developers to greater action. The rewards for attracting desirable industry are . many. It brings new people into our city to assume their places in our schools and organizations and to become an integral part of our buying public. In addition, industry has long shown its willingness to assume its share of responsibility for taxes and other commitments which are part of belonging to an organized community. Special promotions benefitting retail merchants have been high on the list of accomplishments during 1962, and plans call for an extensive and continuing .program for 1963. The present membership is not resting on past laurels, for even at this time they are planning for the purchase of new holiday decorations and a luncheon with industry representatives to discuss common problems and obtain their views on the community in which they have settled. Only through the membership of everyone in business, industry and the professions can this highly important organization realize its potential. With a large enthusiastic membership, there are few things which the Chamber of Commerce would not be able to accomplish for the good of the entire community. It is doubtful if any other single expenditure in a year benefits a businessman as much as his C. of C. membership. i This is the time to give your support, during the annual drive for members. If there are any\doubts, just "look at the record." Rudi J. Photo Flames shoot skyward from the burning Austin Glass Co. building on Rt, 120, Volo, which was destroyed by fire last Friday evenin. In the light of the blaze, volunteer firemen can be seen attempting to get the blaze under control. Political Pot Begins To Boil In McHenry Township The political pot in McHenry township started to boil with the deadline for filing Monday at midnight. One filing occurred in the final hours, and the deadline found a two-way race for road commissioner, a five-way contest for supervisor and a four-way race for assistant supervisor. One supervisor, two assistants and one road commissioner will be elected April 2. " Of most interest in the last few days was a change of party for two candidates who had previously filed. Walter J. Dean of Wonder Lake and Edward -J. Buss of McHenry filed for supervisor and assistant, respectively, on the People's party originally and later were joined by Albert Adams, running for re-election as assistant. This week Dean and Buss withdrew and filed petitions on the Progressive ticket, along with Thomas Huemann, who seeks the post of assistant supervisor. The only other ticket,* with more than one name is the Township Improvement, which lists Charles D. Brown for supervisor and Theresa J. Schultz for assistant. The three others who filed for supervisor are Bernard J. Peschke, Sr., Voters party; Robert Beckenbaugh, United Citizens party; and John Stone, Citizens' ticket. Feb. 16 is the last day for withdrawal. Present office holders are LeRoy Smith, supervisor; Walter J. Dean, Albert Adams and Charles Weingart, assistant supervisors; and Charles J. Miller, road commissioner. Weingart's term does not expire this year. City Filings Only two have filed to date for city aldermanic posts. They are William J. Bolger in Ward I and Lawrence J. Huck, Jr., in Ward III. The latter has been filling in the unexpired term of Charles D. Brown, who resigned last spring. The term of Harry M. Conway in Ward II also expires this year, but he had not yet filed on Wednesday of this week. School Elections Filing deadlines for positions on McHenry school boards in District 15 (consolidated grade) and District 156 (high school) run from Feb. 27 to March 23. In District 156, the terms of Vale Adams and Donald Weingart expire. Also, the unexpired term of the late Ralph Bennett, which has been filled by George Freund of Wonder Lake, will need to be filled. All have taken out petitions, indicating they will be candidates for re-election. In the grade school, the terms of Naomi Meyer and August J. Uttich expire. TWO COLLECTOR POSITIONS IN AREA RULED OUT County Board Studies Changes In 4-Year Report Because of Lincoln's birth' day on Tuesday, the county board of supervisors met a day earlier this month, and found a full day's business awaiting them. A heated discussion was followed by a vote of 20 to 6 favoring the elimination of the positions of two collectors in the treasurer's office for the reason that there would b# duplicate collectors following a ruling by the state Supreme court that justices may hear and determine delinquent property tax suits. Proceedings had been halted since last July when a district Appellate court held justices could not rule on suits of this type. The ruling regarding coinoperated device licenses was changed, and the new ordinance calls for distributors of machines to buy licenses rather than operators, as in the past. Because of the new simplified collections, the fee was changed, from $10 to $5. A blaze which resulted in damage estimated at $90,000 destroyed the Austin Glass Co, on Rt. 12, Volo, late Friday evening, Feb. 8, in spite of the efforts of two fire departments to bring the flames under control. Otto Klemntp owner of the building, esti* mated loss of the structure a$ more than $40,000, and Jame|A Putz of Fox Lake, president of the firm, said that equips ment, plus a large amount of finished products, undeliveredk would bring his loss to abouf $50,000. ( . A coincidence of fate brought Mr. Putz to the scene, not a| owner of the business but i* his role as member of thf Fox Lake fire department. H* said the first alarm disclose*! only the location of the firek , but not the building. It wat only after the department truck came to the top qf 4 hill north of Volo on Rt. II that Mr. Putz realized it was his own business place being destroyed. The blaze was discovered by State Trooper Warre® Lindgren, who was on patrol duty in that area. He smelle# smoke but was unable for a time to determine the source He continued to check on Rt. 120 and Highway 12 untjl suddenly he saw the flamejl rising from the northeast corner of the Austin Glasp structure. Call Three Departments Both the Fox Lake and Wat*» conda fire departments were summoned to the scene, an£ later, members of McHenry Company 3 (Lakemoor) caiv ried five loads of water to assist. £ The burning building wa§ only about 100 feet from Meprill Woolen Mills owned bjp (Continued on page 8) (Continued on page 8) , ^ New Police Headquarters Desk Men Jim Hess and Win Hagberg of the Mc-"" Henry police are shown working in their new1** rom foiled quarters in the city hall. Looking on is Police Chief Richard! Lemker. A formica top counter divides the office of the police from the remainder of the room, which is attractively ' decorated with panelled blond oak. The new counter covers the south side of the building, housing burglar and fire alarms, fire and police phones and other necessary equipment for their work. The completion of the iostaila- , tion was accomplished last Thursday. ^ Also added to the hall was a private office for Chief#, Lemker, which will give privacy not offerea previously, 0 2