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*S*rviig The Chali-O-Lakes Regloa Slice 187V Volurte 88 -- fl& tl -- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 21. 1963 , . . . . . ' • •* r> *r. * • f-Vi. . • ' - M ' f- • a ••• ( •- - - ?;**? » *• 18 Pages -- 10c Per Copy The Lenten season approaches, a timely period for all of us to renew efforts to attend church more frequently. Most churches in the area are either offering special services during this six-week penitential period or pastors are devoting sermons to appropriate themes for the season. We missed seeing the annual Color Guard contest in Mc- Henry's high school gym last Sunday, but understand it was an outstanding event which drew one of the largest crowds of any event this year sponsored by the Mid-West Color Guard circuit. Top prize went to the Spectale City Mariners ol South Milwaukee, and second r a t i n g t o t h e K a n k a k e e Shadows. Both of these groups, and several others who participated, are known for their top precision in marching, movement and handling of equipment. These shows give the public an idea of the opportunities to develop a particular skill offered young people in this area. At the same time, the audience is treated to some very fine entertainment. Even though temperatures have hovered near, or below, the zero mark on several occasions as recently as a week ago, the fact that daylight extends into the evening .hours is evidence enough for us that spring can't be far away. Even predicted snow storms fail to hold fear for drivers as they did a few weeks ago, for the rays of old Sol have more time in twenty-four hours to shrink those huge piles of. beautiful white. Everyone In the newspaper field hears this plea very often: "Please put my article on the front page where everybody will see it." A fellow newspaper editor had this answer: "Why, bless your hearts, gentle readers, if we thought people read only the first par~ we'd print one page evei week and quit." We heartily agree and remind folks that a newspaper is much like a store -- the front page is the show window and inside you'll find the goods you're after. Actually, this newspaper business is not always easy, especially if you're interested -- as most of us are -- in pleasing the public. During the past week alone, we received four calls to be sure one particular name appeared In the paper, another to see if we could leave a name out, and another unhappy person hoped We might misspell a name so no one would recognize it In the midst of our problems, we set aside an evening to have dinner out, only to have the waitress spill the hot melted butter from someone else's lobster tail down the side of our new dress. Remembering a lew Innuendoes inferring that perhaps we had purposely left a name out, put it in, or spelled it right, we managed a smile and just told the waitress everything was alright, it probably would not stain anyway! This is National F. F. A. Week, when McHenry residents pay honor to the young men who are members of this fine organization. The Future Farmers of America consists of young people who believe that farming and related jobs offer a way of life that is both challenging and rewarding. With a continuing trend away from the farm, certainly encouragement should be given to these young people who learn modern farming practices, shop, electricity,. record keeping, livestock management and many other phases of the business through F.F.A The organization encourages leadership, scholarship, thrift, cooperation, home safety, social development and the high standards we hope for the youth of our community. Although their plays are well attended, even more McHenry folks should become acquainted with the work of the Playcrafters. Now in its second season, these young actors and actresses are preparing for a new production to be presented early in March. The young actors' group was originated by William Boyd Andrews and welcomes >oung ^Continued n page •) Honor Local Artist Unoccupied Home Burns It was an exciting moment for a young McHenry artist, Mrs. Richard (Lori) Wilhelm of 3705 W. Main street, last Friday when Rep. Robert McClory called at her home to select pictures for his Washington office. Rep. McClolry, in choosing two paintings by Mrs. Wilhelm, said he hopes to place emphasis on cultural aspects of the district and will select representative works of artists in the new 12th district. The one painting is in beige, best expressed by the title "Mood." The other is a maroon picture of a girl with birds, which Mrs. Wilhelm calls "Fine Feathered Friends." The one ancl a half Story frame house on the old Page farm, more recently part of the Kelter estate property, burned to the ground last Friday evening. Although firemen could not be sure of the cause, it is believed either that children playing in the house, or the malicioiis mischief of older youths may have been responsible. Chief Ed. Justen said the alarm was turned In by a neighbor, Kenneth Johnson, who lives farther south on the Crystal Lake blacktop. So intense was the fire that many folks were drawn to the scene from many miles away. The home had not been occupied for several years, and was scheduled to be torn down at some future date, so the loss was not great. Members of Company I, who received the call about 9 p.m., remained at the scene until midnight to be sure the flames would not break out anew. Named To Office Mrs. Howard Fike, McHenry, has been elected secretary for the women's 'auxiliary to the Illinois State Veterinary Medical association for 1963-64, at a meeting in Chicago. LECTURE CLUB TO HEAR OUTSTANDING SPEAKER FEB. 27 John Howard Griffin, one of the most outstanding speakers ever engaged for the Lecture Luncheon club, will be guest mm when that group meets at the McHenry Country club at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 27. A skillful reporter and daring investigator, he will speak about his latest book, "Black Like Me," in which he reports on his travels through four southern states. An internationally known novelist and student of primitive cultures, Griffin learned what is it like to live like a Negro by becoming one. Although he was burned in effigy in his Texas home town after articles appeared about his trip, for the most part the South responded differently, and the reaction will no doubt be included in his talk next week. VOTING REGULATION In an opinion handed down by attorney General William G. Clark, State's Attorney Richard Cross was informed this week that a person does not have to be registered to vote on the bond issue for the proposed addition to Valley Hi nursing home next April 2. STATE TREASURER SEES 1944 REBIRTH OF PARTY IN TALK BEFORE REPUBLICANS iN CITY State Treasurer William J. Scott Tuesday night said Illinois and the nation were ready for a rebirth of Republicanism in 1964. Scott addressed a dinner meeting sponsored by the McHenry Township Republican Women's organization at the McHenry Country club. He was introduced by J. R. Levesque, McHenry county Republican chairman, who is also an ad-* ministrative assistant to the treasurer. About 200 persons attended the impressive dinner gathering and heard Mr. Scott review briefly his month in office and give an account generally of the work done to date. He stressed particularly the importance of both major parties cooperating in order to assure economy in government, adding that steps in this direction could only come about through a limitation of demands by the public. 'The Republican Party is on the move everywhere," Scott declared. "The events of last November speak eloquently as to the mood of our people. Must Increase Work "We must also increase our work at the precinct level--in Chicago and Cook county, as well as the rest of the state. We must attract top candidates and we will attract such candidates if we live up to the high standards expressed in our party platform and if we continue to keep the promises we made to the people of this state. "With top candidates and with honest, hard working party activity throughout Illinois, we shall not fail." (Continued on page 8) McHenry Girl To Reign As Dairy Princess Until June Miss Kathryn Curran of McHenry will become the reigning County Dairy Princess with announcement this week that Marjorie Zarnstorff of Richmond is trading her crown for a wedding ring. She plans to become a housewife in Green Bay, Wis., as the wife of an insurance agent. Miss Curran, 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Curran of McHenry, was first alternate in close competition among ten daughters of county dairy farmers last summer. She will be invited to reign as County Dairy Princess by Council President Russell Kelahan. Kathy, a petite sophomore at the University of Illinois, is majoring in Latin and plans to teach. She was salutatorian in McHenry high school's Class of 1961. She earned a scholarship to Illinois. An outstanding 4-H member, Kathy served as. junior leader of the Cherry Valley 4-H club She Uve? 1191 Gtupra* House and has gained several honors since enrolling at Champaign- Urbana. Marjorie's parents are announcing her engagement to Paul Otto, Wilmot, Wis. businessman, this week. Otto expects a transfer to the Green Bay area soon. Margie has asked to be relieved of her duties as McHenry County Dairy Princess, Henry Edgerton, secretary of the McHenry County Dairy Promotion Council announced today. "All our best wishes go with Marjorie as she begins her new life," said Edgerton. "Since her crowning as our County Dairy Princess last June, Margie has been a gracious and vivacious princess. She has maintained McHenry county's good fortune of having outstanding royaily in charge of the county's dairy industry." Twenty-year-old Margie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zarnstorff of Richmond, and Otto plan to marry on Saturday, MftTOti 2* . FRACAS OVER PARKING PLACE RESULTS IN FINE George A. Schaffer of 505 N. Country Club drive, McHenry, paid a $32 fine and received a sixty-day suspended ijail sentence on a battery charge brought by Chester Sheriff of 5222 W. West L*ne, McHenry. They appeared - in the court of Police Magistrate Donald Howard Thursday night. The charge arose out of an altercation which took place near the North Western depot the previous week over a parking place. Mr. Sheriff sustained an injured eye as a result of the fracas. PRE-LENTEN SUPPER PROCEEDS BENEFIT CHURCH For the fourth year, the Churchwomen of St. Paul's Episcopal church are sponsoring a spaghetti supper on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Shrove Tuesday is described as the last day of Shrovetide, long observed as a season of merrymaking bef«.:c Lent. I *1 ae who tend the tr.rtal event will find that the merrymaking in this case includes a delicious dinner by candlelight, with soft masic in the background. The lady cooks huv3 worked long to make this the one big event of the year, and add that the secret of their success is in the sauce. Proceeds of the supper will help swell the church building fund. OFFER SESSIONS FOR ADULT GIRL SCOUT TRAINING Mrs. Vincent Weyland, neighborhood chairman for Valley View neighborhood of the Girl Scouts, has announced that on Feb. 26 and Feb. 28 a training session for the program change in Girl Scouting will be held at the Moose hall, Route 120 east, McHenry. The sessions are from 9:30 to 3 p.m. and trainees are asked to bring a lunch. Coffee will be served. Every Girl Scout leader who is at the present time active in scouting is required to attend these sessions. At the same time invitations are extended to every woman interested in scouting in the McHenry area to attend. A complete course on the changeover in Girl Scouting will be offered. Valley View neighborhood is in need of adult help. There are at the present time over forty girls in McHenry and surrounding subdivisions on the waiting list. In the city of McHenry alone, many girls of fourth grade level have never had an opportunity to be a Girl Scout. When one considers that second grade level is a youngster's only requirement and 7 years of age entitles her to enter scouting, one can see what a long wait these girls have had. CITY CHURCHES PUN SPECIAL LENTEN RITES Penitential Season Will Conclude With Holy Week Services The penitential season of Lent begins next week, Feb. 27, with Ash Wednesday, and many local churches are planning special services that day and throughout the six-week period. Zlon Lutheran Services will be held each Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at Zion Evangelical Lutheran church. The pastor, Rev. Carl Lobitz, will speak on an appropriate Lenten theme each week, and there will be choir music. Community Methodist Rev. Ernest Carder will give a series of talks on the theme, "Dimensions of Prayer," starting at 8 o'clock on Ash Wednesday evening, and continuing each Wednesday during Lent. There will also be special music weekly. St. Patrick's Catholic Morning Masses at St. Patrick's Catholic church on, Ash Wednesday will be. at 7 and 8 o'clock, with ashes distributed following both Masses, There will also be service and distribution of ashes at 7:30 p.m/ Evening devotions throughout the six-week period will be Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30 o'clock. On Wednesday night there will be recitation ot the rosary, sermon and Benediction, while the Friday service will consist of Stations of the Cross and Benediction. Faith Presbyterian The women of the church will hold mid-week Bible study each Thursday during Lent, continuing through March 28 at 8 p.m. at the church. The theme of the services will be "Biblical Study of the Church," using the text, "One People of God." Every Sunday during Lent, Rev. John Mclntyre will speak on sermons based on one of the days of Holy Week. St. Mary's Catholic At St. Mary's Catholic church, ashes will be blessed just prior to the 8 o'clock morning Mass and will be (Continued on page 8) JUDGE SPEAKS ON DELINQUENCY BEFORE JAYCEES County Family Judge James Cooney, addressing Feb. general meeting, stated that the alarming rate of juvenile delinquency can often be traced to lack of responsibility on the part of parents. Accepting their role as advisors and friends will do much to keep the children out of the courts. Most of the problems of the offenders are traced back to the home, not just because they are "bad kids," Judge Cooney continued. He stressed the need for facilities to contain serious offenders while their cases are being studied. Updating of the 1899 Family Court Act to conform with today's way of life and to cope with problems would do much to help with the juvenile problem, he said. Nominations for Officers were: president, Jacob Marino and Don Gerstad; vice-president, Don Sonnemann, John Witt and Ed. Cepulis; secretary, Jack Resmussen and Don Aeverman; treasurer, Chuck Slice and Bill McCarroll. Elections will be in March and the officers will over in June. SALES TAX TAKES DOWNWARD TREND FOR ONE MONTH Sales tax collections in the county took a downward trend in December, based on tax liability of the previous month Crystal Lake topped the list with $62,054.99, followed by Woodstock with $57,494.83 and McHenry, $50,282.29. Other collections totalled as follows: Algonquin $16,096.19 Cary $10,982.04 Fox River Grove ... $ 6,049.09 Harvard $25,585.02 Hebron $ 3,033.66 Huntley $ 8,675.98 Marengo $18,597.66 Richmond $ 5,224.44 Spring Grove $ 3,433.25 Sunnyside $ 536.09 Wonder Lake $ 2,193.28 Johnsburg ........ $ 766.27 Island Lake $ 660.51 Lakemoor $ 890.95 McHenry ranked second in the categories of drinking and eating places and also for lumber, building and hardware. Junior College Groiip| Approves Area Survey For Estimated *6,000 (Continued on Page 8) City Council Directs Park Distrid Question To Planning Commission With requests from various groups coming to the City Council for action on a park district, it was decided Monday night to direct the question to the Plan commission with a request for a survey on the feasibility of forming a park district. It was obvious to close observers that the last attempt to form a park district was defeated because too large an area was covered. The City Council prefers not to rush into the question until a thorough survey has been made. Inadequate Sewer The City Clerk was instructed to write to laundromat operators who do not use city water, but are making use of sanitary sewer facilities at a rate that is not adequate. The ordinance provides that city water shall be used where it is available. Laundromats now using city water are paying a commercial sewer service rate based on the amount of water used. The splendid response to the polio vaccine program last year has prompted the City Council to continue the program to preach those who may not have b^en able to take advantage of the plan in the past. Dr. Peter Griesbach, health officer, will again direct the program. Vehicle Deadline Vehicle owners are reminded that next Thursday, Feb. 28, is the last day to purchase stickers without paying a penalty. Licenses are due on Jan. 1 each year, but a two-month period is allowed before a penalty is charged. Since last week, there has been some election activity in the second ward. Harry" M. Conway has filed for reelection and will be opposed by Arthur V. Jackson. COUNTY MEDICAL GROUP MEETS AT VALLEY HI HOME The McHenry County Medical society will meet at the Valley Hi Nursing home in Hartland on Feb. 21. After dinner served at 7 p.m., Howard Nehlig, administrator of the home, will give a short talk. Election of officers, which took place last month, reelected Dr. Wm. Morrow of Harvard as president, Dr. Richard S. Loewenherz of Crystal Lake, vice-president, and Df. M. Mijanovich of Marengo, secretary-treasurer. Drs. R. David Petty and Wm. J. Marinis, both of Woodstock, were welcomed into the society. ROGENE FOX TO RECEIVE DEGREE AT LAKE FOREST Rogene L. Fox of 5207 North Leeside avenue, McHenry, 1s one of seven Lake Forest college seniors who completed their degree requirements during the winter term and who will receive their B.A. degrees in March. Rogene majored in psychology and was a member of Psi Chi, national honorary psychology fraternity. A Patterson scholar, he was nominated as a Wood row Wilson Fellow by the Lake Forest facu'ty and was frequently on the honor roll. TOURNAMENT TICKETS f A late report from the officc of the McHenry high school Wednesday afternoon revealed that tickets for the regional tournament basketball game between McHenry and Woodstock at 8:30 March 5, will be on sale at the local school until 2 p.m. March 4. ASSAULT, THEFT OF LILYM0OR MAN ARE INVESTIGATED The county sheriffs office continues Jtj^ investigation in the assault and theft of a Lilymoor man last Sunday evening. James Johnson of 307 N. Lily Lake road reported to authorities that" his uncle, La- Vern Johnson, the victim, was taken to the hospital, where he was treated for a head injury which required twelve stitches to close. He said his uncle was drinking in a tavern with two friends prior to the incident, and he believes one of them was responsible for striking him and taking $40. It was not determined whether or not the attack and theft took place in the tavern or elsewhere. After many months of dis* cussion, approval was made this past week by the junior college committee of the county for a survey in this area to determine the need for such a school. The cost of the survey, to be made by member^ of the faculty at Northern I1W linois university, is expectefl to reach $6,000. A constitution and by-l&wp prepared by Assistant SupL at Schools M. L. Schoenholtz of McHenry, were adopted. Funds will be sought througll a proposal of the committee t# CONCLUDE HEART FUND DRIVE ON SUNDAY, FEB. 24 Hundreds of volunteer workers have been calling at homes in the city of McHenry and all surrounding areas collecting donations for the Hear fund and will continue to do so until Sunday, Feb. 24, when Heart month will officially end. According to Mrs. Arthur Olsen and Mrs. George Cina, chairmen of the fund drive, those who were not contacted are asked to use the envelopes which were left at their homes or take their contribution directly to the McHenry State Bank. Chairmen in the various communities are asked to bring all contributions to the city hall on Sunday afternoon and evening, where a corps of workers will be assembled to tally the results. Those on duty will include Mrs. Olsen, Mrs. Cina, Dorothy Noonan, Irene Wittrock, Miriam Miller, Karen Kent, Jeanette Massouda and Eve Levesque. PEDESTRIAN HURT WHEN STRUCK BY CAR ON HIGHWAY A McHenry area woman sustained minor injuries when she was struck by a car while crossing Rt. 176, near Burton's Bridge, last Friday evening. State police said the accident occurred at 6:27 o'clock when Mary Rood, 67, of 3218 S. Woods street, Mchenry, walking north across the highway, was struck by a car driven by Robert J. Poblocki of Rt. 1, Ringwood, who was travelling west. Mrs. Rood was treated for bruises. Red Cross Drive Chairmen Announced George P. Freund and Earl R. Walsh have been named chairmen of the annual drive for funds for the Red Cross in the McHenry area. Announcement. was made thfe past week, when Thomas Sexton of Crystal Lake was given the county chairmanship. M. L. SCHOENHOLTZ i ask the seven high school tricts taking part in the study to provide a proportionate share on the basis of the 19631 assessed valuation in the vaA» ious districts. At present, Hunf» ley is not represented in the group. | Since there' bad been soraji discussion on whether or not school boards could allot money for such a survey, an opinion qf the state department of pute lie instruction was read, Hi which it was held that this i| a proper use of school mone^ Schools To Contribute s; Credits of $100 have beefc given to each school district, The net amounts still to bi asked have been listed as fo|» lows: Crystal Lake, $2,0212 McHenry, $1,531; Woodstoclc $1,125; Harvard, $656; Marerjj^ go, $642; Richmond-Bur toxv $180; and Alden-Hebron, $14$ No action has been taken a| this time by the McHenry school board, but four othejr districts have given approval for the expenditure." T The purpose of tfie county committee is to set the machinery in motion for the survey, which will continue for man J months. During this time, experts in the field will study the local population, determine the ifiterest In such a college among high school student^ and recent graduates, and the type of curriculum desired. The various phases of such a survey were discussed before the committee Tuesday evening of this week by members of the Northern Illinois faculty. These men, who will guide the county committee in the various procedures, include Dr. William Belnap, building an4 site; Dr. William Ogilvie, curriculum; Dr. Walter Reusser, population; William Froom and (Continued on Page 8) "OUT OF ORDER" "Temporarily out of order" hukIh w. Ii s* on this public phone booth which was me target ot a car out of control. Stanley Pankiewicz of 4221 W. Clear- * view, Lakeland Park, escaped injury last Friday morning about 1:45 o'clock when he lost control of his auto on Lincoln road, near North Bridge Marine, and crashed into the booth and also damaged nearby fencing. A telephony company repairman is shown lnspe<?tirffc thie damag% tT •firXkte,