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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER *Sarvlaf Tk« Claii-0-Lak»t Bigloi Sii«t 1S7SP Volume 89 -- No. 5 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, JUNE 13. 1963 24 PAGES -- 10c PER COPY County Home To Be Given Props From Musical Comedy MORE CHARGES RESULT FROM WEAPON THEFT The city promisor! this week that action would be taken to answer complaints regarding trucks parking in the business districts after 11 a.m. The new parking on Green street provides for better travelling in that particular section, but even so, trucks are a definite hazard. There was a time when access to the rear of some stores was impossible, but this is not now the case. Enforcement of the truck ordinance, plus the improved parking, should make driving in the city considerably more pleasant during the busy summer months. Taxes are in the back of everyone's mind today, but there are occasionally times when situations put these thoughts to the fore. This seemed to be such a week. Friday morning the Plaindealer office was visited by a Richmond resident, well known in this area, D. W. Overton, whose thoughts are expressed in the Public Pulse. Unlike many who are downright antagonistic about the whole tax set-up, Mr. Overton talked calmly, but with deep concern. Just minutes before his arrival, we had spent some tim^ reviewing the situation in Harrison school district at Wonder Lake, where a board meeting of several hours' duration resulted in a split decision to present once again to taxpayers of the district a referendum which would keep the school out of the "red" and at the same time assure students facilities and educational aids the majority of the board feel are necessities to maintain an above-average grade school. The referendum to Increase tax levies was defeated decisively-- 3 to 1--last April. It will be interesting to see the reaction of the taxpaying public a second time, upon learning arguments of the board that "this is a necessity." Another anticipated project upon which we have given some thought--and which is just beginning to evoke more interest on the part of the general public--is the possibility of a junior college for McHenry county. For the first time this week, we had the question posed in our office: "Who will pay for it? Will it be a tax proposition?" Up until now it seemed a bit premature to worry about something which was still only a dream. However, the survey which is now being concluded reveals great interest on the part of a large percentage of those polled. The fact that a need exists is also quite generally conceded. At this point, with such widespread local interest, it seems reasonable to assume that the state powers-that-be who must study the survey and make recommendation, will very probably be of the opinion that it is desirable to proceed, and the next and final move would be a vote called within the county. Representatives of the various communities within the county have done a thorough and conscientious job of behindthe- scenes work in presenting the survey to the people. The public will give the final answer. Editor Lowell Nye of Harvard, a former McHenry resident, has expressed in his editorial writing a doubt that people will accept another new taxing unit. Our own guess would be premature at this time, but it seems the answer might lie in the current necessities within Rudi J. Photo Walter Dean, McHenry township supervisor, is shown with Ann Varese, star of "Once Upon a Mattress," which will be presented in the city June 28 and 29. The twenty mattresses to be used in the musical will be donated to Valley High nursing home in Hartland following the last performance. Mr. Dean smiles his approval. An information has been filed in circuit court against Wayne Taylor of Fox Lake on two charges resulting from the theft of a gun collection belonging to Vernon Parker, n£ar Wonder Lake, last December. He is charged with receiving stolen goods and aiding two others to prevent their apprehension. Dennis Blaha of Rt. 1, Spring Grove, Charles Coulman of 8312 Solon Mills road and Albert Hosch of Richmond have all been placed on three years' probation. They have been serving a ninety-day sentence for burglary and larceny in connection with the same theft. HIGH RANKING GRADUATES ARE GIVEN HONORS Exchange Student Bids Farewell To "His City" An almost full moon shone down on 198 McHenry high school graduates and the estimated crowd of 1,800 friends MORE DEPUTIES APPROVED BY COUNTY BOARD Justices Granted Increases For Office Expense Jury Indicts Loccd Woman The Valley High Nursing home will benefit from the contribution of twenty mattresses and box springs after the last performance of "Once Upon a Mattress." This Broadway musical comedy, based upon the fairy tale of the "Princess and the Pea," required that a bed made from twenty downy mattresses be used for one of the scenes. Normally this would present quite a problem, as this is close to $700 worth of mattresses. Fortunately, a mattress firm, donated these to the McHenry Theatre Play house with the understanding FOtJR COURSES ARE OFFERED IN SUMMER SCHOOL (Continued on page 8) The summer school session for students and adults at McHenry high school will begin at 8 o'clock on the morning of Monday, June IT. Subjects to be taught include English I, Algebra I, American history and typing. There are openings in these classes for a limited number of persons. Anyone interested should contact the school office The driver training class opened June 10. There are no openings in this course. CARLOS RlfeAS Annual Antique Show Expected To Draw Hundreds To McHenry There is enthusiastic anticipation in McHenry as preparations are completed for the third annual McHenry Antique show, to be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 14, 15 and 16, in the McHenry high school gym. The time of the show will be noon to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday. A diversified display is planned to cover the three days,, including very unusual items as well as the more conventional pieces, and all will be authentic antiques. The show will include displays of cutglass, brass, copperware, guns and old fashioned candy, among many others. One expert in the field will deal exclusively with the refinishing of old furniture. Feature Of Show A feature of the show promises to be a special display in which the homemaker is shown how to combine antique items of furniture with other periods. Mrs. Dan Creamer is.in charge of the local show, sponsored by Guiding Star Shrine, No. 109 of McHenry County, White Shrine of Jerusalem, which has about 112 members. Tickets may be purchased, and advance sale payment may be made at the door. Proceeds of the show will be used to benefit the objective of the White Shrine, namely to rehabilitate any needy person found worthy, regardless of UNIDENTIFIED LAD BURIED IN OSTEND CEMETERY The body of a small boy was taken to Ostend cemetery last Thursday afternoon for burial. None of his family was present; in fact, even his identity was unknown. The child was the young negro boy about 6 years of age, whose body, badly beaten, was dragged from the Fox river, near the dam, last April 24. The mystery surrounding his death is still unsolved, but the cause of death has been determined. A pathologist's report made known at the inquest last week revealed that the immediate cause was bronchial pneumonia. Warm-hearted people provided the little boy with a fitting burial. A suit was purchased for him by the funeral director, and a Richmond woman sent a bouquet of flowers. Three local clergymen were on hand for graveside services. The inquest brought out the fact that authorities had learned the license number of a car known to have been at the dam the night before the child was found, but further investigation revealed that the owner had no knowledge of the incident. The child's body was taken to Cook county a month ago, but was returned when identity and relatives who attended annual commencement program on McCracken field last Thursday evening. In spite of the threat of possible thunderstorms to break the record heat, the evening was ideal for an outdoor program. One of the highlights of the graduation was the address given by Carlos Ribas, Mc- Henry's foreign exchange student from Argentina. His remarks recalling ttje past year in the community cfo*Jd not fail to stir the hopes of his audience that McHenry would be fortunate in again being host to as fine a young person in the near future. Carlos indicated that it was his opinion he was a better person for having taken advantage of the American Field Service program of exchange. He spoke of the heartwarming feeling to have been accepted so wholeheartedly by the community, and added that he feels McHenry is "his town." Makes New Friends The handsome, young Argentinian added new friends to the many he had already made this year when he concluded that he would always have a warm feeling for the community. Carlos said he wouldn't say goodbye, but only "until we meet again." He will leave soon for his native country, where he expects to follow in the footsteps of his father and study medicine. The ten highest ranking students in the class were recognized with honor pins presented by the school. They were Marcy Christensen, Donald Cameron, Sandy Spohr, Carol Sompel, Susan Prawl, McHenry county will have the services of two more patrolmen in the sheriff's office in the near future. Action to approve their employment came Monday of this week through a vote of the county board of supervisors. Sheriff Edward Dowd had originally requested four men. but the finance committee, in its recommendation to the entire board, cut this number to two. Most of the afternoon's meeting was devoted to discussion of the problem of adequate police protection in the sheriff's office. Sheriff Dowd explained the difference in the function of his office and that of the state police, adding that although there is good cooperation between the two groups, state police does not handle much of the work assigned to his department. It was explained that the chief function of the state police is to patrol state highways, while the sheriff's deputies must also be responsible for the territories in outlying sections of the county. After transferring $7,000 to the general fund from the county officers' fund, Mr. Dowd was authorized to hire two men. The one dissenting | vote came from Supervisor Edward Buckley. Justice Fees Up An increase to justices of the peace for office expenses was also approved by the board, and this money is to be paid directly to the employees. The amounts varied according to the work-load of each of the four justices. In addition to the $200 now being paid to them, $50 increases were allowed to Willifcm LeFew of Harvard ano Charles Adams of McHenry; $75 to Jere Dodge of Algonquin and $175 to Joe Ritter of Woodstock. The board learned the opinion of the state's attorney that the health ordinance for the county was legal in all respects. This new ordinance concerns the licensing of food establishments in the county. O.K. Room Use A request by County Superintendent of Schools Richard Tazewell for use of the supervisors' room Sept. 1 for a meeting of county superintendents from ten counties was approved after considerable discussion. Ordinarily this room is not open for meetings of other organizations. By a vote of 24 to 2, Stanley Cornue was re-appointed supervisor of assessments. Both he and James Moricoli, of Woodstock, who also sought the office, had been approved earlier by the finance committee as qualifying for the position. It was announced that compared to 142 building permits with an income of $3,135.49 for May, 1962, there were 133 permits this year, with an income of $3,644.67. The county grand jury, meeting Monday of this week, returned an indictment against Mrs. Bernice Williams, 34, of McHenry, charging her with the May 27 murder of her husband, Harold, 37. Their action followed a recommendation of a county coroner's jury last week that Mrs. Williams be charged with homicide. Williams' body was found bysheriff's police on Barreville road, some distance from the family home in Country Club Estates, on the morning of May 27. His body was slumped over the front seat after having been shot numerous times in the Back and chest. New Sewer Project, Road W orkUndertaken Authorities were brought to the scene after a call from Mrs. Williams in Antioch, to report that she had left home with her two children after her husband threatened them. Long interrogation resulted in the confession by Mrs. Williams that she had shot her husband in their home and then put his body in the family car and drove to the spot on Barreville road where it was left. She has been held in McHenry county jail since that time without bond. City Council Proceedings Construction work on the city's newest sewer project began Monday morning on James street, south of John street and West of Green. When completed, virtually all the city will be equipped with sanitary sewer service. In addition to James street, the program will also cover the Cooney Heights area. FT? THENNES SINGS JUBILEE MASS IN CITY The McHenry City Council held a special meeting Monday night and reviewed the engineer's report of the operation of the sanitary sewage plant. The operator of the plant, Elmer Jensen, reported that most of the recommended changes have been made, but (Continued on Page 8) Rev. Fr. Clarence Thennes will officiate at the 9:30 o'clock Mass Sunday, June 16, in observance of his silver jubilee in the priesthood. Open house will be held between 2 and 5 o'clock that afternoon in the John Thennes home at 3313 W. Venice avenue for relatives, friends and local parishioners. Fr. Thennes is the first young man from St. Mary's church to be ordained in the priesthood. Formerly assistant priest under Fr. Neidert at St. John's, Johnsburg, he is now pastor of Holy Cross parish in Stockton, I1L ONE-THIRD OF YEAR'S TAXES RECEIVED BY SCHOOL DISTRICT 15; BOARD SETS RENTAL POLICY Youths Hurt In Accidents MOTOR FUEL PAYMENT McHenry county's share of the Motor Fuel Tax for May was $31,324, according to figures released this past week by the state. FLAG DAY Remember to observe Flag Day on Friday, June 14, commemorating the adoption in 1777 of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States. (Continued on Page 8) race, creed, color or affiliation, could not be established there. Roger Thompson, Carroll Beck Susan Murray, Linda Wallar, and John Bailey. Terry Howard, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Howard of 3715 W. John street, McHenry, sustained a broken collarbone, abrasions and other injuries when his motor scooter was struck by a car about 8 o'clock Monday morning. He was taken to McHenry hospital for treatment of injuries. State police said Howard was riding his vehicle on Rt. 120, travelling west near the intersection of the Wonder Lake blacktop, when he was struck in the rear by a car driven by Robert Bethune of Wonder Lake, who had come over the crest of a hill. Bethune told authorities he failed to see the youth until seconds before the impact. Howard Remained unconscious until after being admitted to the hospital. The Wonder Lake man was ticketed by police for driving too fast for conditions. Gerald Hogan of Rt. 1, Ringwood, suffered a broken collarbone and broken nose in a onecar accident which occurred at 1 o'clock Monday morning on Rt. 31, north of McHenry. The young man was travelling north on the highway when he fell asleep at the wheel, left the road and struck a bridge near the Blake residence. State police investigated. Another accident occurred on Rt. 12 at Spring Grove road last Thursday evening. Harry At the regular monthly meeting of the board of School District 15, held Monday evening, members discussed receipt of $306,700 distributed to the district in 1962 collection of taxes. Of this amount, $246,700 was received on June 7, and the total figure represents about one-third of the amount which is due for the entire year. Considerable time , was spent on the discussion of board policy regarding rental of rooms in the various schools within District 15, effective next Sept. 1. It was decided that a $15 charge would be made for use of the junior high stage and gymnasium for rehearsals or programs, plus the janitor's salary. At Edgebrook, Hilltop and Valley View, the charge would be $10 plus janitor's salary for use of the multi-purpose room only for rehearsals or programs. With cafeteria facilities, this would be increased to $15 plus salaries for custodians and cafeteria help. Approval was given for painting the kindergarten building on Waukegan road, both inside and outside. The Baptist church was granted a request to purchase used furniture in the school district. Accept Bid The bid of Ludwig Milk company to supply milk for the schools during the year 1963-64 was accepted and approved. The same company has been providing service during the year just ended. (Continued on page 8) Few cities MeHenry*s sizrare as busy with road work and other construction projects. Although some inconvenience may accompany these summer programs, the final results should be well worthwhile. On Monday morning, work* men began the huge task of installing pipes which will eventually mark the completion of sanitary sewer service to practically all the city. Supt. of Public Works Fred Meyer estimated that it may take ninety days to complete tha project, with only a minimum of disruption of traffic and parking. The project takes in James street and the Cooney Height! area. Large, 15-inch pipes are being used as the new system connects with other lines near the high school, and there wil be graduated sizes of 12 incheg on James street and 8 inches afc the line reaches Cooney Heights. Facilitates Travel A boon to easier travel on Green streets was realized by a change in parking in th# business district last week. Oil Wednesday morning, a city cre^fc of five set about the job of blotting out old parking line* which were at 45 degree angle* and re-marking them at a 35 degree angle. It was necessartr to take out all meters and ill* stall again in keeping with the new angle. The system provides an ad<Jr ed 5 feet of space for travel and motorists have noted th® greater ease with which they drive in this section. Although parking has been cut frongi sixty-six to fifty-four space# from the Green and Elm in* tersection to the theatre, th(» city feels that the new parking lot installed last year can well accommodate the extra cars. Other work is being done on Front street, between Wauk^S. gan road and John street; where a new gas line is being installed. Road Approval Good news is the fact that approval has been given for use of Motor Fuel Tax funds for a two-inch macadam road on Third street, between Wau? kegan and Elm, near the old water tower. It is expected that work there will begin in about three weeks. Last year a number of arterial roads were re&urfacwf under M.F.T. funds. Additional work is now planned under th® city's general fund road pnoK gram on non-arterial streets/' These include Millstreajift drive; Third street from Waukegan to James; Borden from Main to Waukegan; John from (Continued on page 8* 'Continued on 8) McHenry Area Girls Fiesta Queen Title \ ~ •?:- 'SS^' Z , iH ?•>«»• '•a _ LINDA SCHOPP SANDIBRENNAN KARON KARLS LINDA WATSON BARBARA LORCH JAMS AN SELL SANDI WETZEL H&LODIfi MNMJifc.-"' .7 Vfiv