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MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "Serving The Cbain-O-Lakfes Region Since 1875" Volume 89 -- No. 30 -- 4 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 5. 1963 26 Pages -- 10c Per Copy Holiday Shopping Season Opens In City Interest continues to grow as the date of the college referendum draws nearer. This is as it should be when a proposal pf this importance is to be decided. The public has been given every opportunity to learn the various phases of the vote to be decided. Both the college committee which arranged for a survey to decide the desires and needs of county residents, and a group of citizens favoring another approach to the college issue have offered to state their views before groups of persons interested in obtaining information. A resume of the proposal and its influence an the educational future of the area will be contained in our next issue preceding the vote. It was our pleasure to attend the dedication of the new Baptist church last Sunday afternoon. Although the program was in keeping with the solemn dedicatory theme, the generous spirit of the Christmas season seemed to permeate the entire service. Especially heartwarming was the attendance of persons from almost every religious faith in the city. This is a spirit which has long been felt in our community, and represents a cooperation which may, more than any other individual thing, set apart our city from areas where such a feeling fails to exist. It is difficult to realize that Edwin W. Owen, who" celebrates his 102nd birthday Dec. 6, was born in McHenry just twenty-five years after it was founded. We are very sorry that Mr. Owen resides so very far away (California). What wonderful memories he would have to share with many of us who have only history books to inform us about the early days. Plan Commissions Join In Drive To Establish Conservancy The Christmas shopping season has already begun for some folks, and for others it will have its start this week. What a revelation in toys awaits those who have little ones on their list for the first time. Looking over the great variety offered brings back memories of what we considered tops in our own Christmas stocking compared to what awaits young ladies today. These memories include one particular doll which 'later made annual housecleanin^ trips to the rubbish burner, only to be rescued just in time A top-heavy head liberally filled with plaster of Paris destroyed none of the love we felt for a Christmas doll that had lost all of-its original beauty. Today's models are not only durable but equipped to please even the most discerning youn^ lady. For instance, there are some that have a vocabulary of more than 200 phrases, not only in English but in a number of foreign languages. These dolls not only cry -- they laugh, sneeze, wriggle their faces, ask questions and even have the answers. Other dolls have musical units that play a lullaby. For those of us who remember doubling a piece of material, cutting a hole for the head, and then sewiifsf up the side seams, the 1963 attire which can be bought for the dolls is a dream. The very \ to-date outfits would ma most of their mistresses' waurobes dull by comparison. The matter of furniture for the young dolly is. just as fabulous. Instead of the conventional doll bed or rocjcer of another era, today's models are designed to match the family choice, in traditional or Early American. All of our memories came to us as we perused the pages of a toy catalog that came into our possession. What really brought us pleasure in the realization that all of the past has not disappeared, was the appearance of Raggedy Ann and Andy displayed prominently in the midst of the very modern Deterioration of water conditions in the area has forced the McHenry and Fox Lake Plan commissions to take a long, hard look at the problem, and they have come up with an answer. "To make the land beautiful, and the waters fresh and! lovely." With these words they have launched a joint campaign for a River Conservancy district covering three townships and parts of a fourth and fifth, with some adjoining areas, in the upper Fox valley. Township supervisors and both McHenry and Fox Lake governments have agreed that the commissions should proceed. All authorities recognize that the water problems in the north Fox valley cannot be solved by one community alone, but only by a joint action of communities on both sides of the county line. The proposed district stretches from McHenry dam north to the state line, and from Wonder Lake on the west to Long Lake on the east. It takes in all of Grant, McHenry and Burton townships, with a considerable part of Richmond and Antioch townships, and small portions of several adjoining townships. Name Chairmen Co-Chairmen of the temporary organizing committee for the district are LeRoy E. Olsen, of McHenry, chairman of the McHenry Plan commission, and R. Harland Shaw of Ingleside, chairman of the Fox Lake Plan commission. Vicechairman is Dr. James R. Mc- Mahon, head of the McHenry Clean Streams committee. In a joint statement, Shaw, Olsen and McMahon said: "What we want to do is to restore the full recreational and scenic values of all the waters of the area. This was once the jewel-land of northern Illinois, but it has been hurt by floods, pollution and algae. District Edwin Owen 102 On Dec. 6 BEGIN ADDITION TO CITY HOSPITAL AFTER NEW YEAR McHenry's oldest native resident, Edwin Warner Owen, is in fine spirits to celebrate his 102nd birthday anniversary in Berkeley, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 6. On his 100th birthday celehrati"" *\vo vears n«ro Mr. McHenry Hospital Administrator Anthony Corcoran announced this week that soon after the first of the year, or early spring at the latest, construction should begin on the new addition to the hospital. The structure will be a threestory building designed to house a surgical suite, a progressive care unit for patients in four groups, extending from the ambulatory type to those falling in the category of geriatrics. There will also be an enlargement of kitchen and dining room facilities. The present addition, built a few years ago, will be used almost exclusively as an obstetrical unit. At present, an addition is being made to the south of the Medical Group building, on the same property as the hospital. C oi C Board Reviews Year (Continued on Paere 8) •". < 11 gave no special rer for his long span of life. He remains active today and interested in his hobbies and news of the world. Mr. Owen was born in the old Owen homestead on Fourth street, just west of Landmark school, and moved to California in 1890. He was active in the real estate business before retiring about twenty-two years ago. The centenarian resides in Berkeley with a daughter, Mrs. Albert Whitton. He also has another daughter, Mrs. Genevieve Chamberlain, four grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren. Among the latter is Owen Chamberlain, Nobel prize winning University Prospects for a successful year ahead were enthusiastically reviewed at a meeting of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce board on Tuesday noon. It was revealed that as the year comes to a close, there will be about $1,000 in the account of the organization with which to start 1964. A report from the nominating committee included the names of William Nye, Joseph Gausden and James Althoff as members on the board. The name of Donald Doherty was submitted to serve in an exofficio capacity. New directors will be elected at a general membership meeting in early January. President Frank Low presented the board with a summary of accomplishments during the past year, as well as programs still desired to be undertaken by the C. of C. in the interest of progress in the community. One of the things for which the organization is striving is more active participation among retail merchants, who have most to gain through of California professor of; the Chamber. Indications at physics. Mr. Owen's wife, Harriet, died in 1925. Age seems to have healed (Continued on Page 5) SINGERS PRESENT INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS THEME IN ANNUAL MUSICAL OFFERING DEC. 7-8 the present time are encouraging for this to be accomplished, and members expressed enthusiastic expectations for 1964. ELECT OFFICERS OF PMA LOCAL IN CITY DEC. 12 ACCIDENTS NUMEROUS IK HOLIDAYWKK Richard Smith, Jr., Suffers Injuries In Friday Crash Richard J. Smith, Jr., of 3703 Maple avenue, McHenry, suffered severe head injuries and another driver was even more seriously hurt in a twocar accident that occurred about 6:50 Friday morning on Rt, 173 and the Johnsburg- Wilmot road. State police said Smith, driving north on the Johnsburg road, disobeyed a stop sign and drove into the path of another auto driven by John E. Lake of 332 Bridgewood drive, Antioch, who was west-bound on Rt. 173. Lake escaped injury, but a passenger, Elmer Meierdirk, of Antioch was badly hurt. Smith, Meierdirk and Lake were all brought to McHenry hospital for treatment. Damage to each car was estimated at about $2,000. A young driver escaped injury but two passengers were hurt, one only slightly, in an accident that occurred about 9:20 o'clock Thanksgiving night at the intersection of Wright and Barreville road. Nichols J. Matos, 17, of Rt. 1, Crystal Lake, told sheriff's deputies he saw a wooden crate in the middle of the road and in trying to avoid it lost control of his car. Bob Wells, 16, of Barreville road, a passenger, was injured, and another, Steve Ishman, 16, of Bay View Beach, was slightly hurt. Sheriff's police also investigated another accident about 2 o'clock on Nov. 2T on U.S. 12 and Wilmot road, near Spring Grove, involving two cars. Avitas C. Ripp of 2203 Parmen ter street, Middleton, Wis., was driving east on Rt. 12 when he told authorities he saw the other car, driven by Robert T. Sasman of 110 Mor gan, Wheaton, travel into hii path. Ripp said he was unabl< to avoid the collision. Sasman, driving a state o Illinois car, told police hu failed to see the stop sign and was ticketed for the otfense. Ripp sustained minor in- Council Buys New Police Car Through action by the City Council Monday night, McHenry will soon have two police cars patrolling the city. Bids were submitted by Buss Ford Sales, Clark Chevrolet and Fury Motors and after reviewing the bids the council voted to purchase a Ford, 8- cylinder designed for police work, at a cost of $2,350. It is felt by the Council and the police department that two cars will serve to prevent accidents and other troubles that confront law enforcing agencies. Fred Fowles and Robert Bruce, residents of Waukegan Street, attended the Council meeting to request correction of the parking problem in their area. The problem was referred to the Street and Alley committee for investigation and whatever action is necessary. Most Stores To Open Nights Dec. 11; Hold Decorating Contest FRANK GREGORY NEW PRESIDENT KIWANIS CLUB Frank Gregory is the new president of the McHenry Kiwanis club. He was elected by members to take over the duties so successfully handled during the past twelve months by Roland Herrmann. Elected to serve with him were William Kohl, presidentelect; Bob Ort, first vice-president; Robert Roalsen, second vice-president; Cy Young, treasurer; and board members, Tony Corcoran, Maurice Clark and Bennett Berman. Members of the McHenry barracks qf the Veterans of World War I will hold an election meeting on Thursday evening, Dec. 5, at 8 o'clock in the Legion home. sm-. to mm A* <1 >tf*i to* 'rt* A workman is shown here high atop a utility pri. on Green street, putting in place one of the many lighted trees which are part of the holiday decorating display in McHenry's business districts this year. Cases Of Area Residents Are Continued To Dec. 13 The annual meeting and dinner of the McHenry Local of Pure Milk association will be held Thursday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m. at the American Legion hall in McHenry. Featured speaker will be A. W. Smithberger, membership and public relations department of PMA, according t > an announcement by Walter J. Bolger and Robert J. Vogt, Jr., both of McHenry. Bolger iind Vogt are president, and secretary-treasurer, respectively, of the McHenry local. Election of officers for the year ahead is scheduled. BAPTIST CHURCH DEDICATION DRAWS IMPRESSIVE CROWD (Continued on Page 8) Top Students Named At MCHS Thirteen students out of the more than 1,200 at McHenry high school were named to the top honor roll for the first quarter. They were Carla Dietz and Patricia Harbecke, seniors; Susan Farr and Linda Gallas, juniors; Dennis Blake, Carl Easton, Lynn Krebs, Dennis Meyer and Gail Tarvin, sophomores; and Howard Brody, Jacquelyn Burr, Jo Anne Feyerer and Larry Young, freshmen. Listed on the "B" plus honor roll were the following: Seniors: Betty Becker, Sandra Berkley, Elayne Godina, Jeanie Keller, Jeanne Liptrot, Susan Marchi, Susan Nowak, Christine Oleszczuk, Janice Rudi J. Photo Margaret Boarini, Mary Idstein and Jacqueline Schau are pictured above in authentic Polish costumes which they wiil wear next Saturday and Sunday evenings when the McHenry Choral club presents its annual holiday program based on an international Christmas theme. (Continued on Page 8) The fifty-eight member McHenry Chora! club, now starting its twenty-third year, will present its annual Christmas musical next Saturday and Sunday evenings, Dec. 7 and 8, at 8 15 o'clock in the McHenry high school auditorium. The program this holiday season is based on an interrational Christmas theme, portraying four separate scenes. The human Christmas tree (Con tin lied <m Page 8) QUADRENNIAL ASSESSMENT The quadrennial assessment, which includes a re-assessment of all real estate and personal property in McHenry township, will appear in the Dec. 26 issue of the Plaindealer. The law requires that a complete reassessment be made every four years. This particular issue of the paper-will- include about sixty pages. Members of almost every religious denomination In McHenry were in attendance at ^ the dedication service of the | potter, Ricky Prine, Bernadine irst Baptist church last Sun-i Rei(j> Kenneth Sternickle, Pam ay afternoon, Dec. 1. i von Obstfelter, Ellen Wells ** sPea^er W{*s ^->r- Noel; ancj Carol Winkowski. M. Taylor, who presented very ably the dedicatory before a crowd of about 150 Juniors: James Anderson, Jeannie Benoche, Diane Bjork, persons. In view of the short Diane Chobot, Linnea Larson, time since the church was or-! Paganized. and the great amount i ^ch: Lynn Reihansperger. Caaccomplished, the program j ?erme c„Rulh' Louise Sompel. proved of special inspiration. I Janlce Sturm and Jul,e ThomI>" After a greeting by Mayor ison' Donald P. Doherty, several' Sophomores: Carolyn Andermembers of the community, s°n, Kathleen Blake, Susan presented their impressions of Bockman, Linda Crane, Linda the church. i Davis, Kenneth Etten, Sherry Members of the congrega- j Gehrke, Virginia Grek, F.arl tion read special prayers and; Hansen, Patricia Hansen, Geoflines from Scripture, there i frey Houck, Jim Kusch, Linda were hymns by the choir and Larson, Paul McDonald. Caaudience, and an instrumental thy McMillan, .Pam Parkhurst, ensemble. j Parks, Rickv Ruzicka, A prayer of dedication by j Wendy Sayler, Diane Smith, Pastor Virgle Chappell, who;Gerald Smith, Audrey Stateczhas provided the church with ny. Antge Thode & Tom Tomoutstanding leadership in its; linson. formation, preceded the final j Freshmen: Kit Carstens, Diact of laying the cornerstone, i ane Cook, Bruce Domoto, Tom -- I Evans, Bernard Janicki, Jen- Remember to take advantage nifer Krickl, Reene Leight, of the evening shopping hours Ruth Leightner, Linda Macin McHenry stores which be-1 Gregor, Kathleen Molarity, gin next week, (Jeffrey Nollis, Judith Nosal, INTEREST GROWS IN APPROACH OF COLLEGEYOTE Referendum Decides Establishment Of County District The time draws closer for the election on a proposed junior college, scheduled to take place throughout McHenry county on Saturday, Dec. 14. This referendum will determine whether or not a community college district will be established, and the maximum rate for the district. If it is voted on favorably, County Superintendent of Schools R. L. Tazewell wilPcall for an election of a seven-man board of education within thirty days. It would be the duty of the newly elected board to set up the school code and to determine what type of college should be established, as well as to select the administrative staff. If the board and administrators decide that bonded indebtedness should be incurred to build facilities, then they would need to obtain approval of the voters in a separate bond issue referendum. The committee has recommended a plan for a college which they feel will best serve the interests and needs of youth and adults of the county. However, the committee has no legal author ity to act. Polling places for the college vote were listed in last week's issue. Further information on ihe referendum will appear in the next Plaindea'er publication. CANDIDATES' INVITATION The Republican Central committee has invited all candidates at state and local levels to speak hefore the committee at the courthouse annex on Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. The offices of clerk of the circuit court, county recorder, county auditor and state's attorney are to be filled. Janice Palmbach, Mark Peterson, Constance Sallman and Don Stinespring. Names of those listed on the "B" honor rdll will appear in next week's issue. Several defendants answering various charges including burglary and theft, appeared in the court of Judge William Carroll last Friday and had their cases continued. Lauren D. Nicholls, 16, of 3003 S. Riverside drive (Burton's Bridge) pleaded guilty to the first of three indictments charging him with burglary of the Werner Tool and Die Co., Cary, where $2,000 in merchandise was taken. His petition asking probation was allowed and the case continued for further investigation. The other charges were nolle prossed. Willie Kloepfer of 302 Venice, Lakemoor, indicted by the grand jury for burglary of the Earl Friesenecker home in Emerald Park, appeared without an attorney and the judge gave him until Dec. 13 to obtain one. Appoint Attorney James Sherbondy of Denver and Jack Kelm of Canon City, Colo., vyho had been given a week's continuance to obtain counsel, appeared in court and an attorney was appointed for them. The case was continued to Dec. 13. Sherbondy and Kelm, along with Ellsworth Thompson, were charged with armed robbery and unlawful use cf weapons in connection with the Piggly Wiggly store theft in the Plaza shopping center in Crystal Lake last fall. Thompson appeared Friday and filed a motion to quash the indictment. His hearing has been set for Dec. 13. VANDALISM IN AREA REPORTED OVER HOLIDAY The holiday weekend was a busy one for the sheriff's office, which had many reports of vandalism. One occurred at the Wonder Lake Launder-It, where Harold Steffen, owner, reported a door lock was broken. Also at Wonder Lake, a rear screen door was slashed and a chaise lounge was missing from a summer home. At the James Tarvin residence there, a screen door on a back porch was slashed and a window opened to gain entrance. „ The William F. Crist home at Island Lake was reported damaged and a portable TV With festive decorations i& the city's business districts installed this week, and the official opening of the evening shopping period only a fe\|r days away, all indications point to the 1963 Christmas season as the most important in McHenry's history. Never before have so many added attractions been offered^ including an extensive decorating contest, daily visits by Santa for the children, and an all-expense trip to the New York World's Fair next spring. Most McHenry stores wijl be open nightly starting Dec. XX until Christmas Eve, although some may open a few nighta earlier. The lighting contest again this year will be conducted under the chairmanship of Donald Howard, who announces four first place awards in various categories, as well as twenty-five prizes, for honorable mention, including $100 in gift certificates. Judges for the event who will be announced at a later date, will tour the McHenxy area or* the evening of Dec. 22 to make their selection. The contest is sponsored by the Chamber of commerce. * Santa Arrives • * » Santa is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, Dec. 11, travelling on a portable band stand and keeping warm inside a small hut constructed for him to interview the kiddies. He will be in four shopping districts, west Elm street. Riverside Drive, Green and Main streets, between the hours of 2 and 5 o'clock each day until Christmas. Besides listening to the gift requests from the children, he wiil distribute candy to them. A complete schedule of his stops will appear in next week's Plaindealer. One of the veiy big attractions in the pre-Christmas shopping season is the trip for two being offered by a number of McHenry businessmen to the New York World's Fair next spring. This is a five-day trip by rail or jet plane, and will include four all-day tickets to the fair as well as several choices from among twentysix outstanding attractions in New York. The fortunate winners will serve as official representatives of McHenry as they visit the East, and as such, will be accorded special consideration. (Continued on Page 8) CHRISTMAS CIRCULARS About 6,000 Christmas vertising Circulars will be plac-i ed in city and rural mail boxes of non-subscribers the first of next week. The §ame ads ap« pear in this