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Eight -ua- iUk THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Thursday# October 3, M6^ TOWNSHIP REPUBLICAN WOMBTS CLUB WILL WaCOME COLLEGE PRESIDENT AT OPEN MEETING ^ MRS. RODARMEL'S ^ BODY BURNED IN RESIDENCE FIRE DR. JOHN HOWARD • The McHenry Township Republican Women's club will convene on Tuesday, Oct. 15th at the Community Methodist Church, McHenry. A business meeting has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m., which will be followed at 8:30 p.m. by a speaker of national renown, wJh°$e chosen topic is most timely. ,„Pr. John A. Howard, president of Rockford college, will speak on "The Critical Issue q£ Federal Aid to Education." In view of widespread interest !n the possibility of a community junior college, and the importance of the financial problems of education, Dr. Howard's appearance will be open to the public. Served Government Dr. Howard has served as president of Rockford college since Feb. 1, 1960. Previously he had been president of Palos Verdes college, and had served in the executive branch of the federal government. * 'A graduate of Northwestern, "with distinction," in 1947 with, a bachelor of science degree, Dr. Howard received a master of arts in counseling in 1949 from Northwestern, his doctor of philosophy in 1952, with additional graduate study at the University of Southern California and the University of Omaha. Dr. Howard has been the guest of many organizations throughout the country. As a result of his background and personal experience, he speaks with undeniable authority. He has requested that a question and answer period follow his speech, which should prove inost stimulating. Public Invited The members of the Republican Women's club, in an effort to be of service to their community, have requested that Dr. Howard's address be open to the public. Letters of anmouncement will be sent to the frwt ' school boards; P.T.A.'s; Superintendents of schools; school Principals and civic or- "ganbrntions. It is hoped that oumy ol the community leaders so vitally concerned with this ftrobfehi "Will "be on hand to •welcome Dr. Howard. The hostess group for this October meeting will be Precinct 14, chairmaned by Mrs. George Gilpin. Club members of the precinct will welcome guests and assist in serving refreshments. Mrs. Thomas Fenwiek, a McHenry graduate of Rockford college, will assist Mrs. Gilpin, and be a member of the welcoming committee for Dr. Howard. (Continued From Page 1) said was not usually used, giving evidence that she may have attempted to leave the burning home on being awakened. Although of undetermined origin, firemen believe the flames started in one of the bedrooms. Damage to the structure, which was entirely gutted, was estimated at $13,000 and $4,- 000 to the contents. All of the windows were broken by the intense heat, and although the framework stands, it is possible to see through the residence at several points A car in the family garage was not damaged. Mrs. Rodarmel, who was not in good health, was alone at the time. Her husband, James, a railway mail clerk, was enroute from Evansville, Ind., to Chicago and could not be reached until early morning. Eight-year Resident Mrs. Rodarmel was born June 30, 1913, in Terra Haute, Ind., and moved to Pistakee Highlands eight years ago from Chicago. She had at one time been a member of the Woman's club of that area. Survivors besides her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Leonard, of Florida, four grandchildren, several sisters and brothers. The body was taken to the Peter M. Justen and Son funeral home, where Coroner Theron Ehorn swore in a jury at 11 o'clock Wednesday and continued the inquest. The body will then be removed to the Brockman chapel in Vincennes, Ind. Telstar And Tomorro# D. J. Jurgens, information supervisor for Illinois Bell Telephone company, is shown as he presented the "Telstar and Tomorrow" program before several hundred McHenry Junior high students last Thursday afternoon in the school auditorium. The unique demonstration included a model of America's first, active communications satellite, machine-to-machine talk, telephone conversations and television, all via satellite. Harrison school began classes with a minimum of friction despite sharply higher text book rentals and selected fees as an aftermath of the twicedefeated tax hike referendums, according to reports made at the last two board meetings. Some parentis objected to the increased costs at the time of student registration, and a few indicated need for special payment consideration and are being accommodated. The board ater faces the hard decision of withholding textbooks should rental fees not be paid. First formal reaction to one phase of the board's cost-cutting program came from Rev. Richard N. Wright, pastor, Wonder Lake Bible church, who asked the board to reconsider its policy of closing the building to all outside groups. Musin' & Meanderin' (Continued from Page 1) paratively small cost to each taxpayer. HOLD OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY IN FIRE PREVENTION WEEK (Continued from page 1) URGE DEMOCRATS TO MAKE PLANS FOR REGISTRATION McHenry county Democratic leaders were urged to make immediate plans for voter registration at a Democratic Central committee meeting last week. Dan Pierce, state central committeeman from Highland Park, issued the reminder to have all eligible voters registered for the 1964 elections. The McHenry County Young Democrats will meet Oct. 8, William Giblin, Marengo, county central committee chairman, announced. Giblin presided over the monthly Democratic central committee meeting as plans for this fall's campaign action were made. Mrs. Theresa Schuitz, Mc- Cullom Lake, county Democratic central committeeWoman, said the meeeting with other northern Illinois Democratic women to hear Governor Kerner was very successful. bThe fifty-five precinct committeemen present commended p Robert Conway, Woodstock, fpr his work as treasurer of their organization. Other committee reports were made by Harry Brady, Lakemocr, executive committee; John Colomer, McHenry, finance committee; and Mrs. Schuitz. James Raycraft, Woodstock, Dorr township precinct committeeman. a former McHenry man, complimented those pretheir interest in local jlir&irs arid urg6d them to continue their active participation through the camjK'ti'cns this fall, and next spring and fall. They were interesting and exciting minutes that we spent at the Junior high school last Thursday afternoon, watching a portion of the "Telstar and Tomorrow" program presented to the student body. It was apparent from the fascination evident on the faces of the pre-teen boys that they had been more formally introduced to the space age in its many phases than ourself. However, the Illinois Bell expert who presented the program, did so in a manner that even the novice could get a good idea of the tremendous accomplishments to date, and what is in store for the future. The program, now available to audiences of 400 or more, had its first presentation to thousands at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. Students heard how in the remarkably short span of nine years, space age communication by satellite has become known through much of the world. It was only in 1954 that a scientist talked to students in an eastern state, mentioning the possibility of some day being able to communicate in this manner, and explaining how this might come about. Money, facilities and people with training along this line were all needed to make the dream a reality. Using four students, the speaker created a human circuit whereby his voice carried throughout the large gym. Later, by passing a disc in front )f a horn reflector at one side of the stage, he obliterated a musical program from the reflector to Telstar. This isn't education as we remember it from odr own school days. It must provide an enjoyable experience to keep up on the quick moving progress of our times. K. A. F. to stop in on Sunday, Oct. 6, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The demonstrations will be held at 1:30 and 4 p.m. Also on hand will be various types of fire extinguishers for home and business, as well as demonstrations on their use. Refreshments will be served, and of course there will be no charge for admission. The entire program is sponsored by the firemen of Company I in the interest of public safety. These are the men who are serving the local public by volunteering their services 365 days a year. This is the one chance during the year to stop in, ask questions and view the equipment that has been purchased by the smallest portion of each tax payment. Needless Waste Since last Oct. 1, 1962, the firemen of the district have been summoned for the following types of fires: Company I (McHenry) Grass, 40; house, 22, car, 14; barns or sheds, 5; tractor, 2; rescue, 8; boat, 1; business, 1; Company II (Johnsburg) grass, 28; house, 9; car, 2; barn, 2; Company III (Lakemoor) Grass 10, house, 12; car, 2; business, 2. The total needless loss attributed to fires in this district was $30,625. These figures have been furnished from the state reports by District Chief Edward Justen. Other appointed officers are Assistant Chiefs Henry Buch, Company I; Harry Freund, Company II, and John Sulok, Company III. MINOR CRASHES CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE IN AREA (Continued from Page 1) Speckman told them she was driving west during the severe electrical storm. Due to poor visibility she became confused at the intersection and drove across it, the car coming forest in a ditch and striking a county road sign. Edgar Tipton of Crescent drive, McHenry, lost control of his vehicle on Chapel Hill road last Thursday evening, struck a highway sign, a tree and utility pole. He suffered head and face lacerations. El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, contains enough rock to make 4 Gibraltars. McHENRY MAN COMPLETES STUDY IN MEXICO CITY George Vergara, a senior at Marquette university in Milwaukee, Wis., spent the past summer in Mexico City, residing with a Spanish family. He attended the University of Mexico, where he received credits for three subjects. From Mexico Ciiy the young man flew to New York to help his uncle, George Vergara, of New Rochelle in his campaign for third term as mayor of that city. At the request of Mrs. Marge Adams, Spanish teacher in the local high school, George related his experience in Mexico to the class. His talk was con cerned with their customs and other interesting information on living conditions in Mcxico. He spoke a great deal about the youth of Mexico, his talk being given to the Spanish III class entirely in that language, which he speaks fluently. As a senior at Marquette, he is majoring in political science and minoring in Span ish. He is also a member of the wrestling squad there. ASK HARRISON TO RECONSIDER SCHOOLPOLICY Board Approws New Tax Levy For '64 Funds Baling Affects Youth Rev. Wright said the school was the only public building in which to hold meetings for youth. He pointed out the church's Friday night Youth club program for seventy-five boys might be abandoned for lack of facilities. Other youth groups are similarly affected, he said, suggesting that some arrangements might be made to share the school one night each week on an alternate basis, each group helping to cover the cost of lights, heat and other services. He urged the board to seek another referendum, indicating the facts of the problem need to be brought out more clearly to the community. It is understood other youth leaders might make similar requests for reconsideration, on the basis that their activities come under the broad classification of education. The PTA is the only school related activity now permitted use of the building following defeats of referendums last April and again in August. The district is operating in a deficit position. Approve Levy The board approved a tax levy request presented by Supt. Merl F. Thomas, the funds to become available in the spring of 1964 to carry over into 1965 operations. Actual cash received, Thomas emphasized, will fall short of request owing to complexities of tax rates and collections. The request includes: Education fund, $149,- 750; building fund, $44,775; municipal retirement fund, $2,- 200; transportation fund, $9,- 500; operating cash, $4,600, for a total $210,825. Additionally, a new law permits the district to seek a special deficit bond for $3,000. Two other funds figure specifically into current operations -- bond and interest, $23,700, and estimated state aid of $55,000 to $58,000, which cannot be computed accurately until enrollment is officially reported. Thomas said that as of school opening there were 453 students, 233 boys and 220 girls. The largest classes are in the third grades, thirty-two students for Mrs. Lorraine Wenck and thirty-one for Mrs. Donna Maris. Other classes range from twenty to twentyeight per classroom. Now is a poor time to men tion it, but this country was founded, partly at least, as a protest against excessive taxation. WORK SHOP WILL OPEN NEW SEASON OF PTA COUNCIL Stanley Blumberg, McHenry, has announced that the first meeting of the County Council of the Parent Teacher association will be held on Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. at Alden-Hebron grade school. Hosts for the evening will be the Alden-Hebron P.T.A., under the leadership of Mjf%. H. Aired, president. The program for the council's first meeting will be handled by Mrs. John Boehm, McHenry, who is vice-president of the council, and will consist of a work shop for the new presidents and program chairmen of the local units. Mrs. Boehm has stated that four officers from the district level will be present, who will coach and instruct the local units in the art of parliamentary law, as well as to how to plan and carry on programs which will be of interest to all parents and teachers at the local level. It is felt this -work shop will prove to be very successful, since meetings can be interesing only when handled properly and when there is an informative program to follow. Call Us When You Want a Cab Fast As soon as you call us, our Radio Dispatched Cab will be on its way. It will pick you up in a jiffy! McHenry Cab Ph. EVergreen 5-0723 4 These boys shoes are fit to be tied! 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