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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 20 Jun 1963, p. 1

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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "Serving Tk« Ch«li-0-Lak«t Btflai Sim II7V Volume 89 --- Wo. 6 -- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JUNE 20. 1963 18 Paget -- 10c P«r Copf Ts&i* . ' As McHenry grows and the latest addition to the local hospital increases in the number of patients admitted plans are under way for a building program scheduled to start next Oct. 15. The new addition will be built with an eventual capacity ot eighty-eight beds in mind. However, plans call for it to open with forty-four beds. The condition of Kane avenue, in the south part of the city, has come in for a good share of discussion during late spring, when travel has been especially heavy and dust particularly thick. Just when residents along the street were asking when they could expect some action, the City Council last Monday night voted favorably on a resolution to improve the street, from Center to Green, with a heavy surface topping. They also approved the use of $10,000 from Motor Fuel Tax fund to carry out the work. The drainage problem at that point has been assigned to the Nunda-McHenry drainage district, which was reactivated some time ago when travel became a problem in the spring of the year. A number of times when rains were particularly heavy, the road was closed due to water from the south making its way from considerable heights as far as Nunda township and crossing the road in front of Edgebrook school. The fact that there has been no mcney available in the Drainage district fund resulted in a number of delays in correcting the problem, and it is doubtful, even now, that the situation will be completely remedied in the near future. A year ago three men were named to the committee reactivated by County Judge Cooney. They are Otto Buenzli, Harry Stilling and Rep. Albert Pearson. It has been their duty to arrange for any engineering and as a taxing body to spread n assessment for any work deemed necessary. Engineering plans are now nearing completion, and counsel for the committee says it is their plan to file a petition requesting a $40,000 to $50,000 assessment. With this money, the ditch would be widened and dredged, and 6-foot tile would be laid under Kane, near the schools, extending on the north side of the road to Green street. It then becomes necessary to set a hearing for any objections. The assessment would cover, broadly, the south part of the city, part of edgebrook Heights and the area on rural Rt. 31. Until this time, there was reluctance on the part of the city to undertake anything as permanent and expensive as a blacktop road, fearing that flooding would cause heaving of the street. An alternative in recent years has been grading and oiling of the street at the end of the school year, when there is no danger of tracking into the buildings. Action by the city at this time will pacify motorists and Strike Brings Sewer And Road Projects To Standstill In McHenry Progress on the city's sewer project on James street and into Cooney Heights, as well as the non-arterial road program on a number of McHenry streets came to a standstill this week as the result of a strike of road construction laborers against the Illinois Road Builders association. A spokesman who is a member of the association would not venture a guess Wednesday morning as to when the strike might end. CARNIVALS ARE PLANNED IN TWO COMMUNITIES DOLLAR DAYS SET AUG. 9-10 BY RETAIL MERCHANTS Johnsburg And Lakeland Park Hold Big Events Pickets have been stationed outside McHenry Sand & Gravel on Front street this week, in protest against thi.1 member of the state association which has a contract for the sewer project. Charles "Chuck" Miller, owner of the company, said there are twenty-two men in all trades affected by the strike on the sewer project. The strike covers McHenry, Kane, Kendall and Boone counties. Locals 582, 583, 1035, 176, 149 and 1381 are involved. Argue Work Week Mr. Miller stated that in negotiations prior to the strike, the association had agreed to a pay raise of fifteen cents an hour this year, with an additional fifteen cents added next year and the same amount thf following year. He said the only point of disagreement, to his knowledge, which had not been cleared up pertains to th« work week. The association wants t< hold to a forty-hour week, with a special clause that calls for the road construction workers to get the regular hourly wages if rain on a week day necessitates their working Saturday. This, he said, is the provision in both the truck drivers' and crane operators' contracts. The road laborers are reportedly asking a five-day week, with a provision that they be paid over-time in case rain makes it necessary for them to work Saturdays. On the city road project, workers had gravelled a number of streets in preparation for a seal coating to be undertaken by Suburban Oil Co. this week. However, the strike has prevented them from going ahead with the work, and numerous complaints are being received from residents living along these streets because of heavy dust. Other Work Continues Although road construction has been halted temporarily by the laborers' strike, other progress continues in the city. Work was started in midweek on the new tennis courts located in the park. Supt. of Public Works Fred Meyer said he expects the concrete work to be completed within two weeks, although it will take somewhat longer for fences to be installed. A new lifeguard stand and umbrella have been put up at the public beach to give the guard a good view of the entire FIFTEEN SEEK FIESTA QUEEN TITLE JUNE 24 Public Invited To Judging At VFW Clubhouse Fourteen pretty young McHenry area girls will vie for the title of Fiesta Day queen in a judging program open to the public on Monday evening, June 24, at 8 o'clock at the V.F.W clubhouse. Undertaking the difficult The annual carniva! the Johnsburg Community club will be held Friday, June 28, through Sunday, June 30, at Memorial hall. As in past years, an able committee has been in charge of prearrangements and members promise three days and nights of entertainment and fun. There will be rides for the youngsters, and games and refreshments for the older folks. Delicious hot beef barbeque sandwiches and pizza will be served. The following chairmen have been named: Games, Mike Schaefer, Harry Freund, Ray Groh, Ben Schmitt, Tom Adams, Bud Miller, Loren Freund and Butch Nowak; lunch stand, Doris Freund; fish fry, Marie Oeffling; pop stand, Stan Freund; registration, Fred Smith, Jerry Wakitsch and Tom Oeffling; bar, Hank Hiller and Si Meyers; electrical, Dennis Schmitt, Tony Schaefer and Don Blake; tickets, Jim Hettermann; stands, Dick Hiller and Wally Frett, finance, Norb Hiller, Mel Freund, Leo Freund and Tom Huemann; advertising, Walter Durrenberg and Jim Hettermann. Lakeland Park Lakeland Park, west of McHenry, will be the scene of festivities this weekend when the seventh annual carnival is held Thursday through Sunday, June 20-23. Thursday night has been set aside especially for the youngsters, when seven exciting rides will be offered at reduced prices. There will also be a variety of games and other amusements. A special attraction at this year's event will be the Krazy House. About ten retail merchants gathered at the Starlight restaurant for a luncheon meet- X. ing Tuesday noon. r One of the main orders of business was discussion of Dollar Days, which have been set for Aug. 9 and 10. It was agreed to place banners at the entrances to the city, announcing these special sale days. Signs for the windows of participating merchants will also be available and may be procured through the Chamber ot Commerce. Considerable time was spent in discussing the possibility of having sidewalk days in Mc Henry late this summer. It wapointed out that most cities i: the area hold such a day eac! year and count it among theii most successful sales of the year. A committee was appointed to contact Chamber members to determine their interest in such a program. A committee was also select ed to begin work on the ne> Christmas holiday promotion. Seventh Annual Art Fair Will Open In City Friday, June 21, Featuring Large Number Of Artists (Continued on page 8) LYNN SAYNOR task of selecting the queen will be Don Peasley, Woodstock photographer; Dick Torgeson of the Woodstock Sentinel and Bob Hutchins of the Waukegan News Sun. The fortunate girl who is proclaimed winner will receive, in addition to her crown, a bond, a gift and a trophy. Her two runners-up will receive trophies and flowers. In the weeks preceding the judging, the girls have been enrolled in special classes to learn correct posture, walking and poise, taught by Carol Jepsen. Their hair is being styled by Fran Nyden and Virginia Roehr, and Daisy Smith is advising them on makeup, On the last evening of instruction, June 19, the girls were scheduled to hear Bonnie Jean Tomm, last year's queen, talk on sportsmanship, and what winning has meant to her this past year. Candidates who will vie for the crown next Monday even- New Column Brings Favorable Comment Favorable comment has been received on the new column which started in last week's Plaindealer, called "Smart-Cuts for Women." The column contains a wealth of information that mi-lady (and sometimes the gentleman of the house) will find handy on many occasions. SMOKE DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT $1,000 TO HOME McHenry firemen were called out twice in the past week, once to a home? fire near Oakhurst subdivision, southeast of the city, and the other a grass fire in the same area. Fire Chief Ed. Justen said that flames originated in the home occupied by the J. Cook family at 2613 W. Indian Trail about 2 o'clock Saturday after noon when a generator in « truck in a basement garage caught fire. Only the generator was damaged by the flames, tout firemen estimated smoke damage In the house at about $1,000. JAYCEES HOLD ANNUAL SAFETY CHECK SATURDAY mm The McHenry Jaycees will hold their annual ten-point saftey check for cars on Saturday, June 22, at the Legicn parking lot, starting at 12:30 o'clock. A portion of the expense of the program will be defrayed through the sale of high quality seat belts which will be installed at some of the local service stations at no additional charge. Since statistics show that seat belts save lives, the Jaycees are advising the driving public: "Don't get bashed, get belted!" (Continued on page 8) (Continued on Pw« 8) Complete Record Hike 7 Crown New Dairy Princess In Harvard Next Thursday Mrs. Alex Justen, Miss Mary Klein and Mrs. Lee Cooney are shown inspecting an array of paintings which will be on display at this weekend's Country Art Fair at the Junior high school. Former Police Chief Aim Dies APPROPRIATION OF $10,000 MADE FOR ROAD SURFACING Kotalik Studio Photo These sixteen Scouts and four adult leaders returned last Saturday, a very tired but happy group who had successfully completed a 114.8-mile hike to Starved Rock. The boys are members of Troop 459 of Lakeland Park. An enthusiastic and memorable homecoming awaited their return. So impressed with the fete were eighteen McHenry businessmen that they took up a very sizeable collection to purchase new shoes for the Scouts. Bottom row, left to right: Kirk Links, Mike Ossler, Ken Prazak, Kevin Druml, Steve George and Jim Grothman. Middle row: Assistant Scoutmaster Joe Prazak, Dennis Druml, Frank Ficek, Jr., Joe DeMarco, Jr., Doug Funk, Kenny Becker and Assistant Scoutmaster Marv George. Back row: Jim Doran, Ted Getner, Tom Wiles and Hank Koehl of McHenry's V.F.W. Post, No. 4600, who presented a flag to the troop; Scoutmaster Ed. Druml, Walt Mrotz, Hugh Saynor, who drove the supply truck; Mick Daurio, Mike Linnane, Forrest Viita, Danny Kamp and Committee Chair man Walt Mrotz. McHenry's City Council passed a resolution on Monday night to appropriate $10,000 Motor Fuel Tax funds for surfacing Kane Avenufe. While great progress has been made in the past few years in road improvements, the Kane Avenue section from Center street to Green street has been a real problem. The long awaited drainage district construction has Jbeen the main reason for deHfying the Kane Avenue project. Since the council cannot determine when this drainage construction will take place, it was decided to proceed at this time with the surfacing. Engineering plans and estimates have been prepared for some time so it is hoped that bids can be taken as soon as the appropriation is approved by the State Highway department. The annual appropriation ordinance was reviewed and passed in the amount of $486,491.- 25. This was reduced from $531,736.25 in 1962. The council made an effort to be realistic in setting forth most items, but kept in mind that many items are set forth to cover emergencies that may arise. It was pointed out that total appropriations far exceed the actual amount available to operate the city during any fiscal year. As per notification, a hearing was held at 7:30 Monday evening regarding unoccupied dwelling on Center street. The owner did not appear. Since notices have been posted and ordinance requirements not complied with, the city will proceed with necessary work to correct conditions. Expense of such work will be filed against the preperty. McHenry area residents are eagerly anticipating the annual dairy banquet on Thursday, June 27, when a new county princess will be named. The only candidate from this community is Miss Patricia Schmitt, 17, daughter of Mr. and Harold S. Aim, 50, for about five years McHenry's chief of police in the early 'fifties, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, June 18, about 8 o'clock at his home at 3701 W. Maple avenue. Although in poor health several years ago, he was much improved of late. Death occurred before he was to leave for work at Import Motors. Mr. Aim was born Jan. 9, 1913, in Solon Mills ant* was a lifetime resident of the area. He had lived at the Maple avenue address for the past seven years. Besides his work on the police force, he was also a member of the fire department for a number of years. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; two sons, Stanley of McHenry and Roy at home; three grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Gerda Davis of Richmond; two brothers, Lester of Chicago and Stanley of Richmond. In September, Mr. and Mrs. Aim would have observed their thirtieth wedding anniversary. The body rests at the George R. Justen & Son funeral home until Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, when a Mass will be sung in St. Patrick's Catholic church, followed by burial in the church cemetery. BOARD ACTS TO FILL TEACHING POSITIONS IN 156 STOLEN AUTO RECOVERED BY ALERT ACTION The alertness of a rural mail carrier was responsible for a fellow worker recovering his car in record time Tuesday morning --- The auto of Henry Reese was stolen from the driveway of his home on Riverside Drive sometime during the night. The following morning, when Howard Parth was delivering mail in Aqua Lane Estates, he recognized the car, and a short time later it was positively identified by the Reese family. Fingerprints were taken before removing the car, in an attempt to find the person responsible. . The theft of a four-speed transmission from the trunk of his car was reported to the sheriff's office this week by Frank Perry of 3705 Ringwood road. It was valued at about $200. Another theft in McHenry was that of a fire extinguisher and an instrument panel containing guages from boats at North Bridge Marine in McHenry. At River Terrace subdivision, several articles were taken from a boat owned by Harry W. MacGregor. The seventh annual Count Art Fair, to be held at thct Junior high school in McHenjjf on June 21, 22 and 23, will pre* sent the largest number of artists who have ever exhibited in a single show in this part <q| the state. The exhibitors' lift now includes artists frota Alden, Algonquin, Barrington^ Cary, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Harvard, Hebron, Huntley, Marengo, McHenry, Richmond, Ringwood, Spring Groy^ Wonder Lake and Woodstock, many of whom will be showing their work for the first time. The exhibit, which is open to McHenry county residents, will be judged by Richard Loving of Libertyville, instructor at the Art Institute of Chicago; Alan Lunak of the Chicago Contemporary Art Workshop; and Warren Zander, well known artist and teacher from Gurnee, A $100 prize for Best of Show is offered by the woman's auxiliary to the McHenry hospital, which sponsors the popular event each spring; Feature Auction In addition to the painting and sculpture entered in the competition, the fair offer* original art work at auction and for sale in a wide range of prices. Many artists will be demonstrating their skills. In workshops at the fair, where (Continued on Page 8) Band Opens PATRICIA SCHMITT Mrs. Louis J. Schmitt, who is sponsored by the McHenry Pure Milk association. Patricia, a 1963 M.C.H.S. graduate, has brown hair, bluegreen eyes, is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. She is working for the summer with the tax assessor in Nunda township as a secretary. Miss Schmitt hopes to become a practical nurse and plans to enter a training program at Waukegan high school. Her hobbies include reading and sports, and while enrolled in high school she was active in the Girls Athletic association, Future Homemakers, Pep club and chorus. She is now in her fourth year of 4-H, with poultry as her project. She and eight other, McHenry County Dairy Princess (Conttaraed on page 8) A limited amount of new business came before the board of School District 156 in meeting Tuesday evening. A contract was approved for Mrs. Nancy Wright of Polo, tr ; teach English in the local Hvfeh school next fall. At the same time, the resignation of Joseph Szabo of the industrial arts department was accepted. There are three more replacements in the teaching staff to be made before the opening of the fall term. It has not yet been determined whether it will be necessary to employ two or three additional faculty members for the fall term, the final decision to await the conclusion of the summer courses now in progress. The bid of Executone Co. of Chicago was accepted to install a new inter-communications system in the school at a cost of $1,537. A resolution was approved, authorizing Supt. Carl Buckner to prepare a tentative budget to be presented to the board. CONTEST WINNER Word was received this week at the Plaindealer office that Bert Kissling of McHenry has been named a winner in Time magazine's twenty-seventy annual current affairs contest. Other high scoring local students include Dean Kennebeck, John Reese, Steve Ahlgrim and Mike Noonan. ^ Rudi J. Photon McHenry's stage band is shown "in .action" as played their first concert in the city park last Friday*-* evening, June 14. This week's concert will also be playetj^ in the same location. ,1 [' ADMINISTER POUO VACCINE AT CITY HALL SATURDAY The third dose of Sabin oral polio vaccine will be administered on Saturday, June 22, to residents of the area under a program offered by the city. Dr. Peter Griesbach, member of the local board of health, will be present at the city hall between 6 and 8 p.m. to give the vaccine. Other doses were administered on May 18 and April 13. John Marco of McCullfKO Lake will be guest soloist on the city band program this Friday evening, June 21, to he held in the city park between 7:30 and 8:30 o'clock. His offerings will .be "Largo al Factotum" from "Barber of Seville** and "One Night of Love." Mr. Marco has one of the most outstanding voices in this area, and his appearance will provide a real treat for music lovers. ! Last Friday's concert drew an unusually large and enttttt* ^Continued on page 8). \ r

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