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THE MCHENR* PLAINDEALER "Siiilif Tl« Cbaii-0-L«kM Rifiti Slit* It7r . '* • ftu.'if'ifty i.i'jiVI.1 u. 'j.c i' I'oit miini Volume 89 -- No. 2 -- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. MAY 23. 1963 UL1. "Jlflt. 24 PAGES -- 10c PER COPY CHILD BENEATH EXPRESS TRAIN Proclaim Poppy Day May 25 again making preparations to honor the war dead at special Memorial Day services next week Thursday, May 30. For many folks, the day has become just another holiday, but each of us should take some pride in the fact that a small portion of the day is set aside to pay tribtite to those who gave their lives for their country--the very reason for it being set aside as a special holiday. If possible, an effort should be made to participate in the service and parade. For those who are unable to do this, it would be gratifying to thos*> veterans who returned, to s^ a large crowd of proud Amen cans viewing their Memorial Day rites. Plaindealer To Be Published Day Early In Holiday Week ^ The Plaindealer will be printed one day early on the Memorial holiday week, which will necessitate earlier deadlines for news and advertising. Display advertising must be in our office by Monday noon, and classified advertising will be accepted until 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. General news should be turned in by ^o'clock Monday afternoon, and correspondents' columns will be accepted according to the usual holiday schedule. MINSTREL SHOW WILL BENEFIT MENTAL CENTER Last week, as we learned of the many activities which earned the title oil "Rotarian of the year" for] "Torchy" Krause, we couldn'it help but give a little thought'also to the many other McHenry men and women who have contributed greatly to make life more pleasant for others. Over a period of several years, a number of them have been recognized by various organizations -- and rightly so-- for time and effort spent in this direction. It is good to live in a community where the spirit of service to others exists so strongly. Yet, as much as their efforts give benefit to others, probably the greatest reward is to themselves in the warm service. It's always good to hear from old time McHenry residents. A note this week came from M. B. Smith Of St. Louis, Mo. He says he still enjoys reading the Plaindealer when it arrives weekly, but finds it so much different from years ago "when I could find a hundred names of people I used to know, but now I get a kick out of finding a few." The former west side barber included a note to tell So-IHear to keep his Sox on top, then reflected on a possible war in McHenry if the Sox and Cu|?s went into the World Series. Kotalik Studio Photo Mrs. Irene Stoller, senior vice-commander and poppy chairman for Post No. 4600 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, pinned a poppy on Mayor Donald P. Doherty, left, as , the latter officially proclaimed Saturday, May 25, as Poppy Day in McHenry. Also pictured are Tom Wiles, junior vice-commander of the V.F.W. Post; Mrs. Maria Guettler, poppy chairman for the American Legion auxiliary; and Bill Weyland, poppy chairman for the Legion Post. The Lakeland Park Minstrel show is presenting a benefit performance to raise funds for the Mental Health Center for McHenry County. The show will be held Saturday, June 1, a<[ 8 p.m. at the McHenry Junior high school. The group has put on many enjoyable shows in the past and it is anticipated that those attending will have an enjoyable evening. All funds raised by the projtsct will be used locally by the Mental 'Health center. Fund raising for the center is of vital Importance as there is a backlog of cases. Tickets are available at the Mental Health center ®r by filing Virgil Pollock. STUDY POSSIBLE SCHOOL SURVEY FOR EXPANSION Board Approves Contracts For Two Teachers (Continued on Page 8) Mayor Donald P. Doherty hap < officially proclaimed Saturday, j May 25, as Poppy Day in Mc ' Henry. In doing so, Mayor Doherty stated: "The American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars programs of Rehabilitation, Service Work, and Child Welfare assistance, which are made possible only by the annual distribution of Poppies, are deserving of thefull and generous support of every citizen of McHenry." Mrs. Irene Stoller, Poppy chairman for the V.F.W. auxiliary, presented the Mayor with the first official Poppy and thanked him for his proclamation and statement on behalf of the Legion and V.F.W. In an interview following the signing of the proclamation and presentation Mrs. Maria Guettler, Poppy chairman for the Legion auxiliary, quoted from a recent release by Mrs. Anna L. McManus, president of the Illinois American Legion auxiliary, in which she stated that the Poppy distribution during this, the fprty-second annual Poppy Day, is expected to be the largest on record. Hospitalized, disabled veterans have already assembled over 2,000,- 000 poppies for this year's distribution. Mrs. Guettler also stated (Continued on page 8> FIESTA QUEEN ENTRIES mil WlELAi^ BARBARA MURPHY Two more entries in the Fiesta Day queen contest were received this week, bringing the total to four. Newest entries are Barbara Murphy of 1720 N. Knoll, Lakeland Park, and Kitty Phelan of 3791 W. Main stfeet, McHenry. Girls interested in entering the Fiesta Day queen contest were urged this week to do so as soon as possible so that classes may be started to assist them in attaining additional poise and other attributes. Mrs. Chris Jepsen will be in charge of the course offered to all contestants. Girls must be between the ages of 16 and 20 to enter, and be residents of the McHenry high school district, single and have parents' consent. The first entries in the 1963 contest were two of last year's finalists, Karon Karls, second runner-up, and Gail Young. Miss Phelan was also a finalist last year. Judging will take place on Monday evening, June 24, at 8 o'clock at the V.F.W. clubhouse. The auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is in charge of the contest. INFANT SON OF SWEDOS DIES OF SUFFOCATION The two-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Swedo of 3801A John street, McHenry, was found dead in his crib early Saturday morning, May 18. Death was blamed on suffocation. The infant, Bryon Joseph, was born March 22, 1963, in Woodstock. The baby was the only child of the Swedos. Besides his parents, he is survived by the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Galusha, of Wauconda, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Swedo, McCullom Lake. Private services were held from the George R. Justen & Son funeral home. AREA CRASHES CAUSE INJURIES TO MOTORISTS Sixteenth Traffic Fatality Occurs Within County Richard R. Piatt of 3002 Oakwood avenue, McHenry, sustained a broken leg and other injuries in an accident which occurred at 3:30 Wednesday morning on the first curve on Lincoln road. Sheriff's deputies said Piatt was driving north and lost control, his car travelling 135 feet on the shoulder before crashing into a ditch, breaking off a utility pole and striking a tree. He was removed by ambulance to McHenry hospital. A Norridge, 111., youth of 19 faces a reckless driving charge as the result of an accident in which he was injured near McHenry last Saturday evening. Clarence Youngquist was driving south on Rt. 31, near Ringwood road, at a high rate of speed about 5:39 o'clock when his car went out of control, left the road, passed over the railroad tracks and tore down fencing owned by the railroad. Sheriff's police who investigated said considerable damage was done to crops owned by Donald Baur. They estimated the car continued 700 feet after going out of control. Youngquist sustained head injuries and was treated by a local physician. Two passengers, Sharon Krist, 15, and Sherlene Krist, 13, of Chicago were unhurt. Other Accidents Another accident occurred at 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning on Rt. 12, at the intersection with Sunset road, two miles west of Fox Lake. Donald O'Brien of 1205 Main street, Spring Grove, was driving southeast on Rt. 12 when he reports an unidentified vehicle crossed into his lane, forcing him to slide on the wet pavement, hitting a guard rail on the opposite side of the highway. A passenger, Thomas Rinda, suffered injuries and was treated at McHenry hospital. A collision involving a mail truck and an auto occurred at 11:10 Tuesday morning at the intersection of Pleasant avenue and Home avenue in Lakeland Park. Walter T. Gorth of Rt. 3, McHenry, driving the mafi truck had stopped about 20 feet from the intersection, then proceeded forward and attempted to make a left turn. As he did® so, a car driven by Barbara A. Dixon of 1717 High View, McHenry, passed the truck on the lef£. In the Dixon car were two small children, Chris and Scott, 1 and 2 years old. Sixteenth Fatality The traffic toll in McHenry county continued to mount this past week with the death ot the year's sixteenth victim, Richard Jay Wakeley, 24, of Rt. 2, Harvard. He was killed if Council Set$ Zoning Requirements For New Industrial Park Area Hie final step toward setting Up a large indttsfWaf in McHenry was taken Monday night by the City Council when they passed and approved an ordinance setting forth zoning and setback requirements for the area in the southwest section of the city. Following annexation, of the property, a petition was heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals. City Council members, officers of the Chamber of Commerce and other interested parties sought the best information they could find and came up with an 1-1 Industrial zoning that will allow flexibility in developing the area. A setback requirement of 150' from the center of the right of way on Illinois Route 31, plus sideyard and parking area requirements are expected to control the intensity of use problem that pops up in planning. The Chamber of Commerce request for a parade permit for Fiesta Day was granted and the council set aside $300 to assist in promoting the day which annually brings large crowds to the city. Main Extension Approval of a water main extension by Lee Cooney on Sioux lane to Lillian street included participation by the city which provides for payment of the difference in cost to install a 10" main instead of the required 6" line. This was done to provide for future extensions, anticipating growth of the city. The council instructed the building officer to inspect a vacant dwelling on Center street for a report of any dangerous condition that may exist. Further action will depend cn the findings. In an effort, to provide additional recreational facilities it was decided to construct two tennis courts in the city park at an estimated cost of $4,000. Rest rooms have recently been built and a band stand is listed in future plans. William H. Tonyan presented preliminary plans for subdividing the area south of Maple avenue and west of Boone Creek. City police have been making a drive on delinquent vehicle licenses. Tickets are being issued in which vehicle owners are given 10 days to secure their licenses before arrest tickets are issued. Penalties are assessed but fines are avoided by those who comply. (Coatiimed on Fag« SJt Johnsburg To Graduate 35 Larry Paulsen Darts In Path Of South-Bound Vehicle At Northbrook BARN BURNS. ANIMALS DIE IN FARM FIRE Thirty-five pupils of the Johnsburg grade school will graduate on Friday, May 31, at a program held in the school gymnasium at 8 o'clock in the evening. Dr. Ralph Belnap, associate professor of education at Northern Illinois university and chief consultant of the McHenry County Junior college study committee, will be guest speaker for the occasion. The eighth grade chorus, under direction of Robert Prince, will sing "Praise Ye The Father" and Student Song." Two student addresses will be "The Fight for Education" by Susan Nurse, and "Future Value of These Past Eight Years of Education" by Linda MacGregor. Kathy McClory, a graduate, will play the processional and recessional. Rev. Stewart B. Smith will extend the invocation and benediction. Supt. James Bush will present honor awards, and Richard R. Marshall, president of the board of education, will issue certificates. Graduates The graduates include Sue Benoche, Nancy Brink, James Geroge Olsen, superintendent of the LaGrange school system, was present at Tuesday evening's meeting of the board of School District 156 to discuss the possibility of assisting with a survey to determine the building needs. For some time, the board has been aware that further expansion will be necessary in the not too distant future to accommodae an increasing enrollment. The survey, if carried out, would be concerned with a building program. The board came to no decision Tuesday, but will continue to study the advisability of such a survey. Also present at the meeting was Richard Swantz of the faculty, who reported on the number of teachers now taking part in the health insurance program. O.K. Purchases A bid of the Chicago Seating Co., for the purchases of 105 side-arm chairs for classrooms was approved at a cost of $945. During the evening, members voted to employ the same auditing firm of Peat, Marwick and Mitchell of Chicago. A request of Leonard Mc- Cracken for equipment in the amount of $325 for the boys' physical education program was approved. Contracts were approved for Miss Mary Kern, a June graduate of Marquette university, to teach English, and for Mrs. Lawrence Huck of McHenry to teach mathematics. Mrs. Huck has been a part-time teacher this past year. At the same time, the board accepted the resignation of Miss Diane Kane, who has been an English teacher in the local school system for the past three years. A tentative school calendar was given an o.k. for the 1963- 64 year. Supt. Carl Buckner read a letter to the board from the state Superintendent of Heme Economics regarding the annual visit made to the local school department. The contents were complimentary to the program as carried out in the local school. Big Hollow Meeting At the regular meeting cf Big Hollow School District 38, visitors to the meeting included Paul Tascher and other members representing Little League. 'Continued on page 8) McHenry firemen were called to assist the Richmond department about 1:30 a.m. Sunday in fighting a barn fire on the Fred Meyer farm located on Pioneer road, about threequarters of a mile north of Ringwood road. Fire Chief Ed. Justen said the flames had gained such headway that it was impossible to save the building. Several animals were lost in the blaze, including a bull and a few cows. The fire was noticed by a passerby, who turned in the alarm. The origin was undetermined. Last Thursday afternoon, a storage shed belonging to James Althoff was damaged by fire. The building is located in the rear of the new building under construction for Lee Sr. Ray Electric on Rt. 31. A rubbish fire started near the building is said to have caused the conflagration. Two minor fires kept members of Company I busy one evening last week. The first occurred when wires shorted on a car belonging to Ed. Watkins of Chicago, parked in the McHenry hospital parking area. There was no further damage than to the wires. A short time later, an oil hot water heater flooded in the residence of James Wright, who resides on the Felmeten farm on River road, causing concern. Firemen answered the c^l, but no damage was reported. A young McHenry area boy lost his life under the wheels of a speeding express train in Northbrook last Saturday. H» was Larry Paulsen, 8 year* old, a second grade pupil at Mrs. M. L. Ward at Edgebrock school. Larry and his older brother, James, a third grader, were mmmmmrn (Continued on Page 8) McHenry Will Honor War Dead Once again this year the city's veterans' organization, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, are making plans for the annual Memorial Day parade to be held Thursday, May 30. Especially invited to participate are ex-servicemen of the area, including members of the Legion, V.F.W. and the local barracks of World War I. An invitation is also extended to all civic, religious and fraternal organizations to take part in this annual tribute to the dead of all wars. Those who wish to join in the special service and parade are asked to call either the V.F.W. clubhouse or the Legion home before May 25. Bernie Matchen is commander of the Legion and Jim Doran is commander of the V.F.W. LARRY PAULSEN spending the day witfi ftiiHr grandparents, Mr. and Mim Eldo Paulsen of 1504 Shermer avenue. They went to the nearby station of the Chicago Milwaukee, St. Paul road arid awaited an opportunity to cross. Just prior to the tragic accident, a north-bound suburban train stopped, discharged passengers and continued on. Although the bells were still ringing, young Larry decided to dash across after the train passed. His brother, told a coronet's jury that Larry seemed to become petrified with fear as be saw the south-bound express come closer at a speed reported at more than 80 miles an hour. He was unable to move and was crushed under the heavy wheels. The boys and their parents, Darwin and Doris Darby Paulsen, had come to 3202 S. Bergman drive, McHenry, in Riverdale subdivision, near Burton's Bridge, to make their home within the last two years. Both children were enrolled at Edgebrook school. An inquest held Monday resulted in a verdict of accidental death. The body rested at the LaufT chapel in Northbrook until 1:30 o'clock Tuesday, when last rites were conducted from Grace Lutheran church. Burial Wis In Ridgewood cemetery. a-OF C. DINNER BANCS* The annual dinner of the Chamber of Commerce will be held Saturday night May 25, at 7:30 o'clock at the McHenty Country club$ followed by a social evening of dancing. Tickets may be purchased at the Plaindealer office, by contacting the dance chairman, Robert Pedersen, or at the door. Wins Postal Commission MCtIS STUDENTS RATE IN TOP PERCENT OF STATE IN SPRING NATIONAL TESTING PROGRAM PURCHASE CANDY SHOP Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Foszcz of Lakeland Shores have purchased the Dutch Mill Candy shop at 1260 N. Green street from Mr. an£ Mrs. Fred F. Wirtz. They took over operation last Thursday, , Y x An outstanding percentage of under-class M.C.H.S. students have been recognized for high ratings in recent National Educational Development tests taken in March. Of 100 freshmen and fifty sophomores who wrote the tests, the faculty is happy to announce that thirtyseven freshmen and twentythree sophomores will receive certificates of achievement for placing in the top 25 per cent of those tested in the state of Illinois. Sophomores placing high and receiving awards are the following: James Anderson, Jeannie Jo Benoche, Sheryl Bourbon, Diane Chobot, Edward Cook, Michael Cooper, James DeVos, Susan Farr, Susan Fossum, Linda Gallas, Evelyn Harrison, Victor Justes, George Koch, Paul Liebman, Mary Moy, Judith Newkirk, Judith Palmback, Mary Reihansperger, Patricia Simonsen, Raymond Spohr, Janice Sturm, THIRD ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW IS SCHEDULED (Continued on Page 8) Plans are well under way for the third annual McHenry antique show and sale to be held at the McHenry high school gymnasium Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 14, 15 and 16, from noon until 10 p.m. Some exhibitors from previous years are returning again this year, along with a number of antique dealers who will be new to the show, promising visitors a most interesting exhibit. Proceeds from the show and sale benefits not only the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem but its material objective fund for charity work. This fund helps to rehabilitate needy persons found worthy, regardless of race, creed, color, age or affiliation. The local show fs sponsored by Guiding Star Shrine; No. 109. Donald L. Swanson, Chicago regional director of the Popt Office department, is shown earlier this month as ha presented Postmaster LeRoy M. Smith with his commission^ certifying his appointment as permanent postmaster at McHenry. Smith was confirmed by the Senate on April 1. Previous to his permanent appointment, Mr. Smith was acting postmaster since Nov. 17, 1961, and supervise* of ^McHenry township for four years, and assistant supervisor for eight years. He was entered into nomination far" postmaster by President John F. Kennedy on March 1,1963* f