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. * ' ? THE Volume 89 -- No. 15 -- 3 Sections MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. AUGUST 29. 1963 18 Pagei -- 10c Per Copy YOUTHS DIE IN <AR-TRAIN CRASH New MCHS Faculty Members {Milwaukee Mail Train Hits Auto At Crossing With Solon Mills Road fl arid Last week's elections on local school issues, which xi f ? decisive defeat, seem wor i> some brief inflection. One thing is certain, voters in both districts have express '<1 themselves against any i n crease in taxes, which even now claim the highest part of our annual payment for the education of young people. In spite of disappointment on the part of those who worked for educational improvements through these tax proposals, it cannot be assumed that those who voted "no" did so because they were against them. No doubt there are many reasons for the defeat in Johnsburg and Harrison districts, but it seems reasonable to assume that the most important of these was a feeling on the part of many people that they simply could not afford any additional tax. At least three out of the four issues at stake would have amounted to a very small increase to the average property owner, it is true. Nevertheless, there are many who feel that the numerous requests -- although small -- are adding up to a point that proves a hardship. Both Johnsburg and Harrison voters, some of whom are supporting as many as four schools, approved bond issues for building additions in recent years when crowded conditions became critical as the result of growing enrollments. The wisdom of their refusal to approve money for "upkeep" will probably long be debated. Certainly the issues were presented in full. One can only assume that the majority of voters, many of them parents with school age children, felt they could afford no more at this time. The conservative trend is certainly not encouraging to those who have fostered a dream of a junior college for McHenry county in the foreseeable future. There is no doubt that it would be a desirable addition to the area. However, only time -- and additional information as to the financial aspects -- will tell whether or not this dream may be realized. Sneezin* season is with us, but the folks who suffer from this annual malady hardly con sider this reminder news. As long ago as the middle of MARY K. KERN English GERALD U. FAIN Coach HELEN CURRAN Curriculum Coordinator NANCY WRIGHT Business Education DONNA RAE GREENWALD English CHARGE YOUTHS WITH PROWLING; SET HIGH BOND Four young McHenry men spent the early hours of Saturday in jail before being released on $1,000 bond on a charge of prowling in the north part of the city. They are scheduled to appear Thursday night in the court of Police Magistrate Donald Howard. The youths are Harvey Hildebrandt of 3928 W. Waukegan road, Tom Miller of 4700 W. Shore drive and Monty Corso of 4403 Ponca, all of McHenry, and Jack Christie of Bay View Beach, Crystal Lake. The four were apprehended at 1 o'clock Saturday morning by Sergeants Richard Clark and John Weichmann of the McHenry police, who said the youths had been warned repeatedly against loitering in groups at all hours of the night. n 1 I O 11 C 'Vote Special ochool Delis Olimmon Hard Road Tax Several Thousands To Local Classes Sept. 3 SEWER PROJECT COMPLETED INTO COONEY HEIGHTS TWO PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS PLAN FALL OPENING A total of 1,211 students registered at the high school Monday and Tuesday of this week. Of these, 368 were freshmen; 312 sophomores 294 juniors; and 237 seniors. An additional eighty-one young people indicated during the spring or summer that they would be enrolled here this fall, but have not yet registered. (Continued on Page 8) Preparations are being made for the opening of McHenry's two large parochial schools next week. Orientation days have been scheduled for Thursday and Friday, Aug. 29 and 30, at St. Mary's school, at which time books may be purchased. The hours are 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. School will start for a full session on Wednesday, Sept. 4. At St. Patrick's school, there will be a full day of classes on Wednesday except for the sixth grade, which will not start until the following day. Thursday morning and afternoon of this week will be devoted to the selling of books. In these two schools alone, the enrollment is expected to top 1,150. ZONING HEARING IS SCHEDULED AT CITY HALL A hearing will be held on Friday, Aug. 30, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon in the city hall on a request for an amendment of the city zoning ordinance and a change of zoning classification. Johnsburg Rescue Squad Plans To Buy Truck With Benefit Dance Proceeds At right is the vehicle with which the Johnsburg rescue squad now offers service to the area in emergencies. To the left is the model truck that members hope to purchase as the result of their annual dance on Aug. 31. On Saturday, Aug. 31, the Johnsburg Rescue Squad members will sponsor their eleventh annual benefit dance. It is open to the public and will be held at Johnsburg Memorial hall from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., featuring a popular band. With proceeds derived from this one annual dance, the squad hopes to purchase an additional truck to be used for home accidents and in other emergencies where a great amount of equipment is not needed. The present truck is now so filled with necessary equipment that there is often not sufficient room for squad members and accident victims. School starts for several thousand McHenry students of grade and high school age next week. A teachers' meeting for all members of the faculties of Districts 15 and 156 will be held at 8:30 Tuseday morning, Sept. 3, followed by individual, building meetings at 9 a.m. Busses will make their routes in order to get all grade and all freshmen high school students to school for afternoon sessions Sept. 3. High school classes will start at 12:30 and the grade session at 1 o'clock. All students will be in school for full sessions on Wednesday, Sept. 4, when cafeterias in all schools will be open. In addition to the many new students, other new faces will be seen among the faculty. New teachers at the high school will include Mrs. Inna K. Davis of Wonder Lake, Miss Donna Rae Greenwald of Chicago, Miss Mary K. Kern of Milwaukee, Wis., Francis Fisher and James McGee, all to teach English; Gerald U. Fain of St. Joseph, 111., junior varsity, football and basketball coach; Walter C. Harris of Lakewood, Calif., history, social studies and English; Nancy Wright of Polo, 111., business education; and Jerry Bailey, industrial ;irts. Nancy Nichols of West Allis, Wis., a reading specialist, and Miss Helen Curran of Ingleside, director of curriculum and curriculum coordinator, will serve both Districts 15 and 156. New to the grade schools this year will be Miss Nancy Pierce of Baraboo, Wis., and Miss Darlene LeMoine of Rock Springs, Wis., second grade at Valley View; Arlyn Day of Winneconne, Wis., fourth grade at Edgebrook; Charles Peraino of Bergenfield, N. J., sixth grade at Junior high school; Mrs. Kay Stilling of 3310 W. econd street, McHenry, first ;rade at Edgebrook; Mrs. Flor- •nce Foran of 3313 Broad street, McHenry, first grade at Hilltop; Miss Mary Ellen Saer of Crystal Lake, physicial education at Junior high school; Fred LeDue of Blue Mound, 111., science at Junior high school. Kindergarten Tuesday, Sept 3, mothers are asked to accompany their children to school to become acquainted with the teacher and classroom, and present health sheets and examination records from physicians if not already turned in. Mothers are encouraged to ask any questions or tell teachers any information which will be of help to the child. Owing to teachers' meetings being held on the same day, children assigned to morning sessions will call for a brief visit from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and afternoon sessions from 12:45 to 2:15. Children must be accompanied by a parent and the visits must lie short in order to allow time The property in question is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Elm and Third streets, presently the location of Locker's Flowers and classified as "B»l" commercial retail district property. Thef petitioners, Hugh and Eleanor Locker, Herman and Louise Scholle and the Humble Oil and Refining company, seek an amendment to include automobile service stations as permitted uses in the "B-l" commercial retail district, or, as an alternative, that the real estate be reclassified to "B-2" commercial- recreation district or to "B-3" commercial district. Remember to drive carefully as school open. The semi-annual township meeting is scheduled to be held at 2 o'clock on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at the Legion home in McHenry, at which time residents of the township will be asked to vote on a special tax for road purposes. This tax, not to exceed .167 per cent of the full cash value, is not new, but is the same one which has been in effect for the past ten years. Under state law, a public hearing must be held and a vote is required every five years on the tax, the amount of which is set by legal limitations. Revenue from this source brings in about, $80,000 a year for maintenance and construction of hard roads. The money may not be used for any other purpose. The total receipts annually represent about twothirds of the entire revenue used in the township, the balance coming from the road and bridge fund. It was ten years ago that a general election was held in regard to this tax, which replaced the old gravel tax law tor rural roads. No increase in taxes will result from its approval since it is now in effect. The purpose is to enable a construction and maintenance program to continue without indebtedness through a bond issue. Money derived from this tax is very often used in combination with Motor Fuel Tax funds for the completion of road work. The Cooney Heights area sewer construction project was completed this week and property owners listed under the special assessment may secure hook-up permits in the City Clerk's office at any time. Many property owners have secured their * permits in the past two days and reports indicate' that a grand rush will be on this week to secure permits and complete connections. According to schedule, completion of surfacing Kane avenue from Green street to Center street has been accomplished this week. City Council had set this up in the extensive street improvement program for completion before the opening of schools. THIEVES ENTER NORTH BRIDGE. TAKE LARGE SUM For the second time this year, North Bridge Marine, located just east of the old bridge on Lincoln road, was entered by thieves and considerable money taken. Although the actual loss has not been determined, Vern Thompson, manager, said he thought it would be approximately $150, mostly in change and a few bills. The break-in occurred last Friday night by much the same method as earlier entries, through the main part of the rear building and then into the office through a small window. It is believed the burglar was frightened away, as there was some money left in the cash register from which they took the bills and change. Last Jan. 18, a larger amount of money was missing when thieves took a small safe. It is the third time the firm has been burglarized, and on two other occasions there was vandalism which caused great damage to boats docked there. Complete Changes At SRA, Shifting Firm's Electronic Data Facilities To City Science Research Associates, Inc., Chicago-based educational publishing firm, has shifted its electronic data processing facilities from 519 West Sheridan road, McHenry, to a building adjoining its main office at 259 East Erie street, Chicago. The McHenry plant, formerly known as the SRA Educational Data Services center, has been renamed the SRA Materials Processing Center and will continue to be operated by the company for warehousing, special shipping and assembly operations. The move, which was completed earlier this month, was announced by Lyle M. Spencer, president. Reasons For Change "The move to Chicago," Mr. Spencer said, "was brought about by the company's need for additional .warehouse space and a desire to. integrate the elaborate data processing systems previously housed at McHenry with those in use in Chicago." Employees at the McHenry plant were advised of the shift in February and those working in the clerical or data processing sections were offered an opportunity to transfer to Chicage. Fifty-seven eiecieu to do so. Others were assigned new responsibilities and remain at the suburban plant. Efforts were also made to find jobs at other McHenry county plants for a few skilled employees who did not choose to make the move and who could not be assimilated in the revised operation. SRA currently employs more than 100 men and women at McHenry and it is anticipat- HOLD RITES FOR AREA DEVELOPER K. L. ENGVALSON Kinley L. Engvalson, 62, one of the most widely known developers and businessmen in this part of the state, died unexpectedly late Wednesday evening, Aug. 21. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Mc- Child Saved From Drowning An alert and competent 9- year-old girl was credited with saving a young child from drowning at McCullom Lake last Thursday afternoon. The girl was Dierdre Levesque, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Levesque, and the youngster was 16-month-old Mark Mass, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mass of Lake Shore Drive, McCullom Lake. Dierdre and a friend, 10- year-old Celia Schlofner, were visiting Mrs. Anita McMahon, who lives next door to the Ed. Mass residence, when the latter's son, Dan, Jr., 2 years old, came into the house crying. Mrs. McMahon noticed that his cousin, Mark, was not with him and thought they should investigate. She asked her young callers to help, and they went in different directions. Dierdre later said she selected the Mass family pool in which to look because she realized the attraction of the wgter to a child and its danger. The clear water soon revealed the youngster lying on his back. While Celia called for Mrs. McMahon, Dierdre pulled the child from the pool, placed him head down across her lap and administered aid until Mrs McMahon arrived to give mouth to mouth, breathing. In the meantime, members <! Company 1, McHenry firemen were called to the scene with an inhalator. FALL CAMPOREE OF BOY SCOUTS SET SEPT. 27-29 HOME DAMAGED BY FIRE; PATROL BOAT ALSO BURNS A one-story, modern home belonging to Harry Stowe, located at Indian Ridge, near Nippersink creek in the north part of the township, was damaged by fire to the extent of $8,000 last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Stowe told Fire Chief Ed. Justen she had been outside for a few minutes, and when she returned to the house it was filled with smoke. One room was entirely gutted, and the rest of the house sustained heat and smoke damage. Cause of the blaze was not determined, but it was known to have started in a clothes closet. Two youths lost their Jives early Saturday evening, Aug. 24, when their car drove in front of a Milwaukee railroad mail train at the Solon Mills road intersection, between Solon Mills and Spring Grovfe. The dead were Christopher G. Kyalla, 18, of 1830 S. Jackson, North Chicago, the driver, and a passenger, James D. Rompasky, 19, of 2502 Ridgeland, Waukegan. Sheriff's police who investigated were told details of the accident by the train's engineer, Henry W. Kopp, of Lake Villa, and Fireman L. J. Stuebner of Fox Lake. Stuebner told authorities that the car was travelling east at a fast rate of speed on Solon Mills road at 7:30 o'clock. When he saw that a crash was imminent, Stuebner blew the whistle as Engineer Kopp set the brakes about 120 feet from the crossing, but the auto seemed to proceed without any lessening of speed. No Skid Marks His story was substantiated by the fact that there were no skid marks at the crossing. The youths' car was demolished, and the wreckage oar* ried for about a mile the tracks. Corner Theron" Ehorn was called to the scene and pronounced Kyalla and Rompasky dead, after which the bodies were removed to the Ehorn funeral home in Richmond. The deaths of Kyalla and Rompasky brought the fatality total to thirty-six for the year thus far. This compares to a high of forty-five deaths for the entire year of 1962. Other Accidents John Anderson, 20, of Holiday Hills suffered a broken toe and a sprained ankle when his motorcycle collided with a car on Richmond road early last Thursday morning. Robert W. Slimmer of Melrose Park was making a left turn on Richmond road when Anderson's vehicle struck the door of the car. Anderson was (Continued on Page 8) (Continued on Page 8) WORLD WAR I BUDDES RECALL MEMORIES OF 44 YEARS AGO (Continued on Page 8) (Continued on Page 8) The Kishwaukee District Activities committee has announced plans for the annual Boy Scout fall camporee Sept. 27 to 29. Dwayne Query of Crystal Lake, committee chairman states that the event will be known as a Skill-O-Ree. Pro- Henry hospital, where he was i jwts include astronomy, edible rushed after suffering a heart wild plants, signaling, axemanattack in his home at 6818 ship, firebuilding and a special Barnard Mill road, Ringwood. I mystery event. (Continued on Page 8) He had been in poor health for the past two years. Mr. Engvalson and his family settled in this area as permanent residents twenty-four years ago, but had been coming to the community on business for much longer. Arriving in 1933, four years after the lake was completed, he developed a great part of both the east and west side. The most recent portion was Sunrise Ridge, on the west side, which is still in progress. Until his first heart attack two years ago, he had been active in the building business, Kotalik Studio Photo These men, all members of the 129th Machine Gun company, of the 33rd Prairie division which served during World War I, were elected to office at the forty-fourth annual reunion held at the home of Ray McGee in McHenry last weekend. They are, left to right, Carl E. Swanson of Aurora, vice-president; Joseph W. Hoffmann of Chicago, secretary-treasurer; and Tom Ruddy of St. Louis, Mo., president. (Continued on Page 8) The Elmer Graham Property, three miles west and one and one-half miles south of Crystal Lake, has been selected as the site. It is expected that approximately 400 Scouts and leaders will attend the event. The Skill-O-Ree will be climaxed on noon Sunday by a family picnic on a troop basis. This enables the parents to see scouting in action. Other members of the committee include Russell Reimer, Crystal Lake; Warren Roes, Marengo; David Frisbie, Woodstock; Henry Greenlee, Harvard; and Wayne Sampson, district executive, of Wood- I stock. DEATH CLAIMS COUNTY PUBLISHER CECIL SHALER, 59 A long period of poor health ended early Monday morning, Aug. 26, in the death of Cecil Stone Shaler, 59, of 50 N. Caroline street. Crystal Lake, who died in McHenry hospital. He had been owner and publisher of the Crystal Lake Herald since 1959. Mr. Shaler was born May 22, 1904, in LaValle, Wis., son of the late George and Anna Roloff Shaler, and had worked on the paper since the age or 14. He graduated in 1922 from Crystal Lake high school. A Memories of their service together during World War I were recalled happily last weekend when the forty-fourth annual reunion of the 129th Machine Gun company, 33rd Prairie division, met at the home of one of its members, Ray McGee, on Riverside Drive, McHenry. Although inclement weather forced the luen inside on Saturday, they enjoyed a cook-out, along with their many recollections, the following day. Eighteen members of the company and twelve wives were present, and of the former, eight were original gunners. The company was fbrmed In the fall of 1916 at Camp Wilson, Texas, through transfers from various companies In (Continued on Page 8) (Continued on Pa«» 8)