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»!«{t : : >.<>• *' f. '{•- ,7^" i.l"" /fi.||«-ui / -HI1 /• ;;!'•• IM I »'•!!' ,i <»n? * ^ . • • - . •h^ •V ' • • ;r YPLAINDEALER • I I '1 1 ' . FLAMES OUR BULDtoW A spectacular blaze about 5:30 last Thursday eve- .«ning brought crowds of people to Third street, between >Waukegan road and Elm street, where the interior of a 4 largfe, unoccupied building behind the National Tea store • began to bum. Firemen arrived so quickly they .were able ; to get the blaze under control in a short time, but not I before the fire rose to such height*; as to cause concern for public -ibuildings in the vicinity among those viewing it from a distance. Masin' & Meanderin' * (Continued from Page 1) leather had left a stronger impression than intended when we distinctly heard thet buzz of a mosquito near our ear " last Tuesday. Our sense of tearing had not deceived us, #e found, when the lively insect settled down on a Venetian blind in preparation for the iidll." CEven though he was an unpleasant sign of the season, ahy kind of sign, together with 50 degree temperatures, prompted us to spare his life. •A very welcome note accomplanied a request for renewal of. the Plaindealer for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bergmann, spending the winter in Lake Worth, Fla. In their words: "We enjoy receiving your publication weekly, and after my wife and I have read it we re-wrap it and mail it to Mr. and Mrs. E. Ross, Pompano Beach, so it is serving. two families. The Rosses used to live in our subdivision, and no doubt were subscribers of your paper then." , No wonder that Virginia Gallagher of 2412 N. Orchard Beach, McHenry, shows so nijich interest in the' current Walt Disney production on television the next two Sundays. The show stars a bristledfaced charmer of the canine world -- a German wire-haired pointer. Mrs. Gallagher, a dog fancier, is national secretary of the German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America. 7 This past week, which included the birthday of Benjamin Franklin on Jah. 17, has -been observed, quite fittingly, as Printing Education week. Franklin, a man of many talents, has often merited the title ^Patron Saint of American -••or-.* The - printed word has served to'Chronicle history--to picture the present and to predict the future. Because of it. we will 3ng temember and quote the -words- of wisdom contributed Franklin, the writer -- 'Franklin, the patriot. K.A.F. SEVENTEEN MCHS SENIORS RANK HIGH IN TEST * (Continued From Page 1) -- McHenry Dollar Days will be held Feb. 7 and 8. -f-Indiana maintains 93 roadside park-and-picnic slops for motorists. Thomas Brefeld of 3610 W. Freund, Carol Longley of 2724 N. Sequoia, Carol D. Miller of 3510 W. Broad, Theodore Olsen of 2901 N. Spring, Duane Schmitt of 2702 Chapel Hill and Michael Tallman of 4910 N. Pistakee. State Testing The semi-finalists represent 699 high schools and were selected from the 27,200 students who sought State Scholarship consideration by taking the ACT examination on Nov. 9 of last year. The 1964-65 first year winners will be announced in April. Monetary and honorary awards will be granted to qualified students who attend approved colleges or universities within the state. Recent legislation, has increased the maximum monetary award to $750. Honorary awards are granted when financial need does not exist. In recognition of outstanding achievement, certificates of merit are given to all State Scholarship winners including those who forfeit further consideration by their choice of an unapproved or out of state institution. CROP YIELDS Record yields for corn, Soybeans, wheat and oats were produced in Illinois during 1963, according to a report from the Illinois Cooperative Crop Reporting Service. Value of the 1963 crop production, including fruits, vegetables and seeds, are estimated at S1.6 billion, 10 per cent more than the 19.62 crop, according {(, the report. A corn crop of 752,000,000 bushels was produced in Illinois in 1963. The yield of 85 bushels per acre was two bushels above the previous record, set in 1962. A record soybean crop of 164,7 000,000 bushels was produced' in 1963 and the yield of 29.5 bushels per acre was also a record with one bushel above the previous high recorded in 1956. I4-YEAR-TO-LIFE SENTENCE GIVEN DAVID HECKLER ^ A sentence of fourteen years1 to life was handed down by Judge Arthur V. Essington in Boone County Circuit court, Belvidere, last Friday for David John Heckler, 25, of Harvard, accused of murdering his wife, Sharon Kay. The jury deliberated for only an hour and a half on Jan. 8 before returning their verdict. Agreement - on . his guilt came after the defense attorney had been unsuccessful in attempting to prove that Heckler was temporarily insane. Heckler was taken into custody by McHenry county sheriff's deputies found the body of Sharon lying on the front seat of the Heckler auto. . Motion for a nev/ trial for Heckler was denied, as was a request to file for probation. He will begin his sentence in the state penitentiary after Jan. 25. WONDER LAKE FAMILY OF EIGHT ilEFT HOMELESS (Continued Froan Page 1) A baby sitter at the Froney residence called firemen about 5:35 p.m. when she noticed a living evergreen tree, Which was growing very close to the house, start to burn. It is believed that children were playing with matches, causing the fire to start. COURT BRIEFS In the McHenry branch office of the Circuit court last Monday, Charles R. Dixon of 1019 W. Rt. 120, McHenry, paid a fine of $10 and $5 costs for driving^ with excessive mufflers. William D. Struwe of 1706 N. Highview, McHenry, received a $200 fine on a charge of driving while intoxicated when he appeared before Judge James H. Cooney in Circuit Court in Woodstock. Miami Beach, Fla., has 387 hotels at last count, no graveyards, 360 restaurants, no railroad station, 2,200 apartment houses, no pawn shops, 8 miles of beach, no nickel-hot-dog stands, 9 public schoo's, 50-odd private ones, 19 churches, and plays host to over 2,000,000 guests yearly. PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public *to use this column as an expression of their views on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only request is that writers limit themselves to 300 words or less signature, full address, and phone number. We ask, too, that one individual not write , on the same subject ,mpre : than once each motith. We reserve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous' 6h in objectionable taste.) EDDIE the EDUCATOR says G Inexpensive sunglasses are not harmful lo eyes according to the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness but care should be taken that i here are no flaws to cause eye strain. i n m I To* dollars invwled In •dotation reap a very liberal return for local, state, and federal governments. Illinois Education Association "Residents: "In the recent 1964 issue of the McHenry Plaindealer, we have sfeen, both in editorial form and news, columns, the aims df the various city organizations, both governmental and civic. \. "In agreeing with the majon; ty of these aims, I must also agree with the column which said that a concentrated effort should make these aims a success but a let-the-other-fellowdo- it attitude will delay progress. This, in essence, is the point of my letter. "Here are three major aims of my own, paralleling closely those of the administration: "1 - The realization of the need for an expanded industrialization program. "2-The building pf a new and larger public library. "3 - Continued improvement in the light, street and sewage program. "Now, those of you on relief, out of work or working only part time, or having to commute daily to work can readily see the pressing need for aim No. 1. This need can also be realized by those chagrined by the steadily rising property taxes. We need a more stable and available economic situation, plus a new reliable source of added revenue. "As for a library, we are far behind in the field of educational and recreational facilities in this respect. No family can personally afford the. educational material, plus the sources of relaxation offered free by a properly functioning publie lib1 rary. "Now to the heart of the matter. These goals cannot be reached if only a few must handle all. Our government cannot function for the people if it is not assisted by the people. ^ This is where we came in. I do not own a business. I am not a public official, yet I havfe written five letters to thisi paper and all have been print1- ed. I have called upon the mayor on numerous occasions and have been received and listened to with courtesy and concern. I have volunteered and been accepted. If I can do this, why not you? The city needs the help and the push, if necessary, of all of its residents. Your opinions, criticisms, voluntary help and cooperation are needed. "The mayor will listen, so will the Council. Or, as Mr. Regner did last week, the Public Pulse is at our disposal. Write, talk and act. Help make this a progressive community. Unite and let your wishes be known, but not just to one another. Let them be known to the city and see to it the city acts accordingly, or find the reason why. 7irt$fojie FIILP and ROAD HIRES AMERICANA'S FINAL CLEARANCE • Shock-Fortified Cord for Longer Body Life . • Firestone Rubber-X for Longer Tread Life • Curved-Tapered Tread Bars for Greater Traction SALE WE'RE CLOSING OUR McHENRY STORE Everfffeing Must Go Now! Everything Is Price-Reduced! Your Last Chance To Buy At These Below-Cost Prices. WONDER LAKE MOTORISTS HURT IN TWO-CAR CRASH Three motorists, . all from Woncjer Lake, received injuries in a two-car crash at the in* tersection of Rt. 120 and Thompson road last Thursday morning. State police investigated. Edward Kalleck of 9018 Evergreen drive, Wonder Lake, was driving east on the highway and Shirley Johnson of 3116 Park drive, Wonder Lake, was west-bound. The latter told authorities she lost control on the icy pavement and her auto left the highway. When it returned, the car slid into the opposite lane. Kalleck sustained chest injuries and a passenger, Roberta Kalleck, suffered severe head injuries and leg abrasions.' The other driver had cuts and abrasions of the legs and face. All were treated at Memorial hospital Woodstock. Miss Johnson was'blamed for driving too fast for conditions. MUSEUM EXHIBIT Germany's greatest contributions to the progress of science and industry over the past 500 years are featured in a special West German government exhibit opening last week at the Museum of Science and Industry, 57th street and the lake front. Occupying a c'ombined exhibit area of 15,000 square feet in the Museum's main rotunda and west wing and including more than 50 tons of displays, it will remain on view through March 1. Later it will be taken to San Francisco and Tokyo. Shop In McHenry "Let's see more opinions in this column in 1964. Let's all get to know our mayor, councilmen, aldermen, etc. Then support those who act and weed out those "let-the-other-fellowdo- it" kind. "What we do for the good of our community, we also do for our own good. "Donald E. Kinsala" nstruct _ 5 Ty ^ f Is >•*#• * ' V ' Above is an architect's drawing of the new Shroeder Iron shop building now under construction on Rt. 31, just south of the present Schroeder Iron Works structure. The business is owned and operated by Peter S chroeder of 1519 S. Rt. 31. GOP COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES NEW POLICY CHANGE (Continued From Page 1) stood that at this time there is no contest for several offices and there are several for which others are contesting. "Certain dedicated Republican workers," he said, "withdrew upon not receiving the committee endorsement and others made a personal choice to file anyway." The following were the committee's recommendations: For State's Attorney, Robert Leali of Woodstock; for Clerk of the Circuit Court, Margaret O'Neil of Harvard; for Coroner, Theron Ehorn of Richmond; fop Recorder of Deeds, Harry H. Herendeen of Woodstock; for County Auditor, Harley E. Mackeben of Huntley. SERVICE OFFICER RESIGNS Announcement has been received that Gerald M. Taylor has resigned as - service officer with the Illinois Veteran's Commission in this area, to become affiliated with a business concern in Sycamore. Children have a right to much more than birth, food, and shelter. This unique building employs steel as a structural fi%me and also a finish design element, as well as ornamental iron work to create a display of the owner's handiwork. The roof is designed to create a large octagonal space for display, surrounded by an open porch. The exterior .^f the building will be of brick, in French style. A skylight atop the cupola will allow illumination of the steeple at night, and will also make the steeple visible from the showroom below. The rear half of the building will house offices, store l'oom and the ornamental iron shop, where craftsmen wilfe fashion the various ornamental products for which Mr. Schroede^, has become so well knowii . in this part of the country. In addition to his own metal work, the shop will carry lines of outdoor and indoor metal furniture and related merchandise. An interesting use of custom designed chandeliers, lanterns and coachlights will be used as building fixtures, along with some interesting antique fixtures collected by Mr. Schroeder over the years. TWO SEEK POST Two county lawyers this week announced their candidacy for the Office of state's attorney. One is Richard R. Cross, who presently holds that office and seeks re-election. The other, Bernard V. Naru- L sis of Cary, Republican, also is a candidate for that office. He has law offices in Crystal /Lake. POODLES BEAUTIFULLY GROOMED -- TRAINING -- BOARDING -- Individual large inside kennels heated -- Covered outside runs. 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