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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "Serving The Chaln-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" Volume 89 -- No. 26 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS* THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7. 1963 22 Pages -- 10c Ptir Copy 200 REPUBLICAN WOMEN FROM THREE COUNTIES HEAR SENATOR SET VOTE ON COUNTY COLLEGE FOR DECEMBER 14 The McHenry community had a near drowning last Sunday, an unexpected occurrence for so late in the season. The victim was a pretty little 15- month-old girl from Elgin who was visiting here with her family and fell into the waters of Pistakee Bay. It was one of those "happy ending" stories we like write, but what made it ve special to us was a conversation later with Gerry Hettermann of the Johnsburg rescue squad, which took over revival efforts after an excellent job by the child's mother. Gerry voiced the feeling that must be experienced by every member of the squad at times like this when they are able to help save a life: "It was worth a million dollars." He recalled a similar experience about seven years ago when a child was saved from a similar fate in Niesen's subdivision. She is now a young lady of probably 8 years of age and makes her home in California with a very grateful family. Gerry didn't remember her name, but he can't forget that million dollar experience which he describes best as "keeping anyone from ever being broke." 1 " r i A,.?' Members of the press from the three counties within the 12th Congressional district are shown here as one of them presented a question to Senator Robert Coulson at Tuesday's meeting and press conference of the Woman's Republican club of the district. A small crowd of interested persons were in attendance at the public hearing on the proposed Community college last Friday evening in Woodstock. Following the hearing, County Superintendent of Schools R. L. Tazewell set Dec. 14 as the date for a vote on the school If the proposal meets the approved of the public, a sevenman board will be elected, to include at least two from the rural area of the county. It would be their decision as to the operation of the college. Some objectors presented their views on Friday evening, suggesting such alternate plans as the use of present high schools and other public or private buildings on a rental basis in order to furnish facilities. Attend the Veterans Program next Monday, 11. Day Nov. Halloween passed quietly in McHenry, with only broken pumpkins on the street and one or two broken windows as evidence of the evening's antics. McHenry police are especially grateful1 for the cooperation of teen-agers in keeping the damage to a minimum. Once observed with mystic arid ceremonies derived from the Druids centuries ago, Halloween has come to be a more sensible annual observance, although a rather tiring experience for young "goblins" and tfite householders where they trick-or-treat. At one time it was actually stlpposed that witches and ghosts were most likely to wander about on Halloween. Throughout history, the Christian church had varying opinions about witches, and by the end of the fifteenth century was reported to have adopted a policy of punishing witches with severity. The accused were tortured into confession and then burned, and in the following two centuries thousands of women were slain after being charged with practicing witchcraft. Even in our own time, memories of Halloween in blcHenry included waxed store windows and debris piled high on street corners the following morning. Today, in addition to the regular trick-orvtreaters, many youngsters also collect funds for charities. Instead of the witches, the killings and the grief, sorrow and trouble once caused by Halloween, we enjoy a more wholesome observance . i-- a sign of - common sense over suspicion and persecution. Friends of the former Barbara Howard (Mrs. Robert Donnelly) daughter of Mr. and "Grow--with Woman Power" was the theme of the Republican Women's club of the 12th Congressional district when they held a luncheon and press conference at the McHenry Country club on Tuesday of this week. More than 110 club members from McHenry, Boone and Lake counties were in attendance to applaud the theme and the guest speaker, State Senator Robert Coulson. The first words of inspiration on the duties of members in the year ahead came from the president, Marilyn Craig, who later introduced the program chairman, Jean Scott. Mrs. Scott, in turn, narrated for a brief but entertaining style revue of specially made hats in keeping with the GOP theme. Highlight of the afternoon was the hard-hitting talk of Senator Coulson, who comparet favorably the size of the 12th congressional district with the 420,000 residents who made up one of the entire colonies in the early history of the country. He continued to compare the great strides _ ig aJUnost every phase of American progress, as testified by the fact that many text books of even five years ago are outdated today. His one exception was that of political science, where procedures of 200 years ago are still followed In some in- Council Denies Petition To Reclassify Locker's Elm Street Property Ask Bids On Holiday Lights At the Tuesday noon luncheon meeting of the Chamber of Commerce board of directors, bids were requested for installation of Christmas lights, which will be in place by Dec. 10, the official opening of the holiday season. Christmas trees will be placed on all electric poles where there is no other decoration. Members took note that compilation of the recent industrial survey information is almost complete, and will soon be printed in brochures which Will be available for industry With a desire to locate here. The Christmas promotion program was reported to be progressing nicely, with many businessmen participating. Definite plans will be revealed before Dec. 10. A nominating committee was named to present a slate of officers from which four new board members will be chosen by a vote of the general membership in January. Board rftembers whose terms expire are William Nye, Ed. Buss, Donald Doherty and Richard Just en. Names of possible replacements will be made to the board in December, and from this number four will later be elected. (Continued oil Pace 8) (Continued on Pace 8) CHRISTMAS CLUB CHECKS MAILED AT McHENRY BANK On Nov. 7, the McHenry State Bank is mailing Christmas club checks totalling near $200,000. This will be of great interest to the nearly 1500 club members and also will no doubt interest the McHenry merchants who have already received Christmas stocks. Fifteen or twenty years ago it was customary to mail Christmas club checks the first or second week in December. A bank official stated that earlier Christmas shopping habits demand that checks now be mailed the first week in November. McHenry merchants will be interested in knowing that nation- wide and local surveys disclose that about one-third of the amount saved is actually Final decision on the zoning hearing pertaining to the Locker property on Elm street at Third street was reached by the McHenry City Council Monday night as the council voted to deny the petition as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The petition asked for reclassification to permit Humble Oil Co. to operate a gasoline filling station at the site named. Perhaps McHenry's longest and most extensive hearing was held as the petition brought out many objectors to face strong presentation in behalf of the petitioners. New Amendment . The council .passed an amendment to the section of the Municipal Code governing closing hours for those holding alcoholic beverage licenses. For many years, it has been an unwritten law that a 15-minute period would be allowed for tavern owners to have patrons leave the premises. Serving liquor beyond the closing hour was not permitted. The new amendment carefully spells out the regulations to avoid any misunderstanding and strict compliance is expected. City Attorney John E. Looze presented detailed copies of STEAL $1,000 WORTH OF ITEMS AT SUMMER HOME Burglars entered the sum mer home of Earl Friesnecker of 313 S. Emerald drive, Emer aid Park, sometime last week and stole about $1,000 worth of hi-fi equipment, including amplifers and speakers, as well as guns, fishing tackle and electric heater. The sheriff's office has been investigating. Mr. Friesnecker is offering a reward for apprehension of the burglar OPEN HOUSE AT CHURCH There will be open house at St. Mary's Catholic church on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend this special program sponsored by the Holy Name society. FIND CHICAGO AN AFTER FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT CHRISTMAS SAVINGS E. Roger Collins, executive vice-president of the McHenry Savings and Loan association announced this week that Christmas club savers at the association will receive in the mail, or in person, checks totalling $38,153.02 this week. When he failed to appear in Circuit court Tuesday morning for a hearing before Judge James H. Cooney, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Thomas Tarr, 24, of Chicago. He was located later in the day and returned to thief McHenry county jail, whereby was placed on $5,000 boner It was not known at the sheriff's office Wednesday morning whether or not he would be | called for a hearing later that • day. Tarr was scheduled to appear on a charge of theft, with two others, of $2,500 in merchandise from L and H Television on Front street last April 18. Because of his failure to appear, it was necessary to for* feit his first $5,000 bond. At the time of his arrest, Tarr admitted to Sheriff Ed. Dowd that he had previously been imprisoned for armed robbery. Two others accused of being involved in the burglary with Tarr--James Sebolt and Harold Humphrey, both 19, of Chicago- -appeared in court in May. They pleaded guilty and filed petitions for probation, which were later granted. Tarr pleaded not guilty and was released on bond. Elgin Child Narrowly Escapes Drowning At Bay Sunday Afternoon ^OPEN HOUSE AT JUNIOR HIGH EDUCATION WEEK Special Program Planned Wednesday Evening, Nov. 13 In observance of National Education Week, Principal Reno Bertellotti of the McHenry Junior high school has GRASS FIRES Company 2 of the McHenry Fire Protection District was called to extinguish a grass fire north of Sunnyside, near Spring creek, and Company 3 handled a similar fire at Lilymoor, both on Sunday. Vandalism In Area Results Outlying In Much Damage On Halloween the accounting and closing of the Cooney Heights special assessment for construction of a s a n i t a r y s e w e r e x t e n s i o n . Bonds in the amount of $83,000 were sold, but some may be called at an early date since some property owners have paid their entire assessment. (Continued on Page 8) Wonder lake Man Killed In Auto Crash UKEMOOR SQUAD CAR CRASHES IK CHASE TO APPREHEND HIT AND RUN DRIVER EAST OF CITY High Honors To McHenry Girl Margaret Marchi of 7319 W. Trey road, McHenry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Marchi, has been named among McHENRY SHOWS BIGGEST RISE IN SALES TAX UK N O UKKTELl I A 22-year-old Wonder Lake man of Wheaton and Carol and man, Jack Elftmann, lost his I Linda, both of Bellwood; a life in an auto accident which brother, Walter, also of Belloccurred on Rt. 83, in the Elmhurst vicinity, on Oct. 30. No details on the crash were available, but it is believed he may have fallen asleep at the wheel, his car striking a culvert. Elftmann had worked until 11 o'clock the previous evening at the Grand Snack shop, Grand avenue and York, Bensenville and spent some time afterward with friends. He was returning home when the accident occurred about 4 o'clock in the morning. The Elftmanns had moved recently to the Wonder Lake area and resided at 2910 E. Lake Shore drive. He had previously served with the Navy. Survivors include his wife, Stella Morgan Elftmann, whom he married in 1961; one daughter, Rose Marie; his mother, Lucille Elftmann of Bellwood; . three sisters, Barbara *Steinwood; his grandmother, Lillian Hohe of Carpentersville and his great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fiene, of Berkeley. His father, William, preceded him in death in 1961. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Friday in the Richert & Son chapel, Addison, with Rev. H. C. Wendler, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran church, Addison, officiating. Burial was in St. Paul cemetery. Other Accidents Miss Jacqueline Ambrose, 18, of 1119 S. Barreville road, McHenry, is recovering in Mci Henry hospital from injuries sustained in an accident Tuesday morning at 8:15 o'clock mi Barreville road,, north of Highway 176. The full extent of her injuries was not known Wednesday morning, although (Continued on Page 8) MARGARET MARCHI twelve University of Illinois students to be awarded scholarships financed by the Dads association of the school. The twelve will be introduced at the association's annual meeting, a highlight of Nov. 9 Dads Day morning for parents of all students, to be held in the new Illini room on campus. University President David D. Henry will speak. The scholarships are among year 'round activities of the association. Miss Marchi is a sophomore majoring in mathematics. At McHenry high school she was valedictorian of the class of Two Lakemoor policemen and a passenger in their squad car were reported Improving in McHenry hospital early this week after a wild chase Saturday night which ended when their vehicle went out of control on a curve and crashed into an embankment, west ot that village. The car was demolished. According to state police, George Johnson and Kenneth Boyce, both of Barrington, were patrolling in the Lakemoor area and had in their car Charles C. Hall of Rand road, Lakemoor, who had been apprehended for a traffic offense. In Lakemoor, the squad car began pursuit of a truck driven by Frank Bruno of Main street, McHenry, who was sought by Wauconda police for a hit-and-run accident. The two cars reached speeds reported in excess of 90 miles an hour when the squad car went out of control. All three occupants received cuts, bruises and other injuries and were taken to the hospital. Break Door Bruno failed to stop and later was apprehended in his home, where McHenry Police Officers Clark and Murray, along with a Wauconda officer and a state police officer, forced entry by breaking a door. The accident in Wauconda, in which Bruno is charged with colliding with a car driven by Viola Krumwiede of McHenry and then leaving the scene, oc- Collection Reflects Big Summer Sales In This Community Indication of McHenry's standing as a resort area was evident in the latest report of sales tax collections in the state, based on the one-half per cent tax on retail sales. The city's collection for July, based on June taxes, amounted to $7,849.49 and marked the greatest increase of any municipality in the county, although still ranking third in total high. McHenry ran behind Woodstock with $8,394.54 and Crystal Lake with $10,015.79. Other collections in the county included Algonquin, $2,- 250.60; Cary, $1,738.48; Fox River Grove, $1,276.29; Harvard, $3,942.12; Hebron, $531.- 90; Huntley, $1,303.04; Island Lake, $696.39; Lakemoor, $300.49; Marengo, $2,841.53; Richmond, $1,035.85. McHenry county's share of the tax on sales in areas not incorporated ran $12,057.33. HARVARD MAN ARRAIGNED IN DEATH OF WIFE ' David Heckler of Harvard was arraigned Tuesday in Boone county on charges arising from the death of his wife, Sharon. He refused at first arrival in Boone county jail to answer questions, but later told authorities he had killed his wife when she1 told him about having a boy friend and that she intended to take the Hecklers' child and go to California. Arrest of the 24-year-old Harvard man Sunday morning followed a period during which he eluded police after leaving a parked auto near Belvidere. Deputies there found the body of his 22-year-old wife on the curred at 12:50 a.m., and the | front seat and attempted to (Continued on Page 8), Lakemoor incident happened ten mintues later. A description of Bruno's truck was broadcast to neighboring police departments, and Johnson and Boyce noticed the speeding truck as they were taking Hall, to headquarters. Bruno is scheduled to have a hearing on his case Nov. 11 in Wauconda. question Heckler, but he fled. Officers had stopped to investigate the parked auto and Heckler tcld them his wife was asleep. Further investigation, however, revealed finger marks on her throat, and they were, unable to rouse her. Bloodhounds brought in (Continued on Page 8) Although there was a minimum of damage within the city of McHenry on Halloween night, considerable vandalism occurred in the outlying area. There are some indications that the same persons may have been responsible for each act. Closest to town was the home of Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Weber on Lincoln road, just northeast of the city, where vandals threw heavy rocks through two picture windows. Mrs. Weber said the family was sleeping about 3:30 a.m. Friday morning when they were startled by a deafening crash of glass and shaking of the house. Because numerous accidents have occurred in the past on that corner, they were fearful at first that a car had struck the residence. A closer check in a small office in the home however, revealed that a rock estimated to weigh about 50 pounds had been thrown through the window. in the living room at the front of the house, another rock had been thrown, but it broke only one portion of thf1 thermopane glass and the rock rested just outside the house. Later, the Webers learned that their son, Dan, who lives one door east, had witnessed part of the act, unaware thethe vandalism was about 1 occur. He heard the racing motor of a car and on looking from the window saw a man approach his parents' home Believing that they were seeking help, he went to get dressed and at that time heard the crash. Mr. Weber described th<> vehiele as <•» red truck, which was the description also giv< to one noticed near the scen< of the other vandalisms at Wonder Lake the same evening. Other Vandalism A large window in the Boyce King residence at 7318 Macarthur avenue, Wonder Lake, was broken the same night when intruders on the King property threw a large rock through it and also through a car window. Catherine Lefebvre of 7615 Arbor road, Wonder Lake, also reported foui windows broken in her garage when a brick was thrown. Two men in a red pick-up truck were reported to have been responsible for these incidents also, but the persons have not been identified. Other vandalism included eggs tossed against a glass in the storm door at the home of Charles Kubek of Burton's Bridge, with the result that it was broken; also a report that eggs were thrown against a picture window in the home of Marjorie Conley of Burton's Bridge. announced that there will be open house on Wednesday evening, Nov. 13,. between the hours of 7:45 ana 9 o'clock. Parents and other interested persons are invited to this special program; which includes attendance at four short class periods in which they will fol low their child's schedule. Teachers in the various rooms will appear before the "class" to give a brief explanation on what is being taught and how it is being offered to these young pupils from sixth through eighth grade. The open house gives the parents an op portunity to become acquainted with teachers and the pro cedure followed daily by their children. Members of the Parent Teachers association will serve refreshments during the even ing. These open house nights are becoming increasingly popular at the school, and last year at tracted about 225 to the Junior high. Present Program The following afternoon Thursday, Nov. 14, also in ob servance of Education Week, A fifteen-month old Elgin child narrowly escaped drowning last Sunday afternoon in the waters of Pistakee Bay, near Fowler's Resort. She was Anita Fowler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fowler df 278 Beverly Terrace, Elgin, who were visiting his mother, Mrs. Lulu Fowler, at her place of business. The latter said that Anita and her brother, Mark, 2$ months, went out in the yard to play in the early afternoon as they had done throughout the summer. Little concern was felt for the proximity of the water as the children had never approached it before. Informs Mother About 2:50 p.m., Mark ran to the door of the house crying and mentioned the name of his sister and the water. His mother and her brother-in-law, 16-year-old Bob Fowler of Pistakee Bay, ran to the water's edge and saw Anita floating face down. They were able to reach her from the pier and the mothet began at once to administer mouth-tomouth resuscitation. At the same time, Anita's grandmother called the Johnsburg rescue squad. By the time ot their arrival, the child we* breathing once more and heginning to cry. -n She was rushed to McHenry hospital, where she received emergency treatment and remained overnight. Mrs. Fowler said Monday they believe Anita was walking on the pier near the boat dock and fell backward into the water. (Continued on Page 8) Plan Veterans Day Program A program to pay honor t6 deceased veterans will be held on the lawn of the Legion home on Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 o'clock in the morning. Veterans urged the public to share in this annual tribute and attend the short ceremony. Junior Class Gives "World Of Sandburg" The Junior class of the McHenry high school will present 'The World of Carl Sandburg" on Friday and Saturday evenings, Nov. 15 and 16, at 8:15 Mrs. R. L. Hawkinson, director, has selected a cast including Paul Liebman, Becky Hughes, Tom Carlson, Jim DeVos, Sue Fossum, John Rau, Ray Spohr, Gerri Fidler, Kathy Ruth, Ada May WalkingJ^n and Tom Schmitt Rehearse For Benefit Rudi J. Photo Rehearsals are very much under way on the sparkling story of "The Wizard of Oz" as evidenced by the above picture. The Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion and The Scarecrow, as portrayed by Ray Spohr, second from left, Jim Benson, right and Lee Varese, left, are accompanying Dorothy, Connie Freund, to see the Great Wizard of Oz to seek their heart's desires. Post Office Will Be Closed Veterans Day The McHenry post office will be closed on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. There will be no city, village or rural deliveries made and no window service provided, although the lobby will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for pick-up of mail by post office box patrons. Mail dropped in any street mail deposit box or in the post office drop box will be dispatched as usual. Any special deliveries received by the office will be delivered promptly. The young at heart, regardless of age, will welcome the benefit performances of the much loved "Wizard of Oz," which the McHenry Girl Scouts are sponsoring on the afternoons of Nov. 23 and 24, at 2:30 o'clock at the McHenry | high school auditorium. j The orchestra that will aci company this production will ! be under the direction of John j Leighty, McHenry high music i director. He has a fine background for this position, and locally has been seen singing and acting in the McHenry Choral club concerts and "Bye Bye Birdie," as a member of (Continued on Page I)