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• * 3- * J ^ ^ sL y.f* ^ 'fCr e<v * ^ ^ • „• • / w. 1 ' C ' " ^ " * '1 ~'J %^T *fp\i»*** H'< . k&J . "J t^H: imm tVr* - < '* *•> .w Vf • , .1'fl,-' "\ .'.%!' ^*J',i^S^-*>?:^?'^^.:'. -'^..'V,?-^\-y.-v"^'-;. "V;\:!?.?- ' «t«*r< .•i^***.^:'.' ,,! i:'*is:.:' 'i v'••"""»«*' *»V k: ":. ; v,tftE SERVING THE GHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1879" ^ivftwrni? • f $g •' '" w-ii^p • *»« K M;.*. ** . v. ;vm.i I •• «•-. -,; •». •*.<-, 1 • >• i'«~>;»i -t. . ,|H«>n . ' Volume 89 --• No. 41 -- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 22 Pag-- -- 10c Pw'Cepj •'*.$! 'In ,V!V|"' j I1 - ";Vw^' I v, j/ *' <" ,' '^1, * " * ' ; Last week we gave vent to some of our feelings on the new court system, and in doing so had at least some of our questions cleared up. Sgt. John Weichmann of the local police told of a variety of reasons why there are less cases heard for traffic violators since last Jan. 1. When the new system went into effect, it had been organized in this county only a short time, and it seems that some departments had not been given traffic tickets. According to Mr. Weichmann, there is still a limited supply in the hands of the McHenry police department. He said officers did not thoroughly understand the procedure at first, including the bond system, and there was general confusion. In fact, instructions have been given on a time-to-time basis, with cona stant revisions since the first of the year. At no time did we think police officers of any given community were at fault, as the confusion has been widespread. It seems that even though more than a year passed between the successful referendum and the actual inauguration of the new court system, details had not been worked out to the point where the procedure could be carried out smoothly. Local officers are of the opinion that eventually the numbers of hours of police work will be cut under the judicial reform, but they also believe it will take a longer time for the system to operate successfully. Again we will sit back and wait! Last Sunday afternoon friends representing many religious faiths gathered in the Methodist Church of McHenry in a memorial service for a young mother and her son, both victims of a tragic auto crash. The tribute honored Sue Stinespring Cain, and would ordinarily have given strength to a bereaved family through the expressed sympathy of friends. This memorial service did much more than was intended, for it was quite evident that those who mourned the most were giving strength to many (Continued on Pace 81 Holds Annual Banquet mmmmm mmwwm WmmmMm .••S&l \ Pictured at the annual father-daughter banquet of the American Legion Junior Auxiliary, held last Sunday evening, Feb. 23, are Auxiliary President Bernadine Reid and her father, at left, and Vice-President Judy Hay and her father. Test Program Given To 356 On Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 19 and 20, 356 eighth grade students from the McHenry Junior high, Johnsburg, St. Patrick's, St. Mary's, St. John's, Harrison and Ringwood were tested by the McHenry Community high school for placement this next fall. The young people were given the Henmon-Nelson test of mental ability and the SRA test of primary mental abilities. Scores from these tests, along with other evaluations, will aid in recommending classes for the individual freshmen students. For the benefit of those who missed the test, it will be given again-bn Saturday, Feb. 29, at 9 a.m. at the high school, requiring about three hours of time. There is no fee for the test. The guidance department and administration strongly recommend that any student who will be a freshman this next fall at the high school take the tests. Information learned through the testing program will be used in recommendations to be made on Freshman night. SALES TAX COLLECTIONS DROP INAUTIIMN McHenry Remains Third In County With $6,186 Figure Tax collections in McHenry county, based on sales taxes collected in November on October liability, showed a decrease following the^ summer season. The amounts received by municipalities is based on the tax of one-half per cent on retail sales. Crystal Lake again topped the list with $8,723,02, followed by Woodstock with $7,406.78 and McHenry with $6,186.64. Other collections include the following: Algonquin Cary Fox River Grove Harvard Hebron Huntley Island Lake Lakemoor Marengo Richmond Sunnyside .$2,347.78 . 1,485.73 719.86 . 3,764.50 420.88 . 1,170.56 562.25 . 140.12 . 2,851.43 . 788.28 68.03 Ninety-six members of the American Legion Junior Auxiliary, ranging in age from 3 to 17 years, joined their fathers for their annual fatherdaughter banquet last Sunday evening in the Legion home. Eighteen members were initiated into the organization in an impressive ceremony during the program. Jane Weber was presented with her past president's pin by Bernadine Reid. Pins for ten-year continous membership were given to Veronica Miller, Lorene Vycital, Joan Weichmann and D6nna Weichmann. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Guettler led community singing after the ceremony. Variety Night Will Be Program For PTA The Community PTA meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27, will be a "school variety night," with student talent from each of the five schools participating. The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. rather than the usual 8:15 time. Mrs. James Longhway, president, has called a board meeting for 6:45 and asks that all members attend. KENNETH ESPEY FILLS VACANCY ON POLICE FORCE A change in the city of McHenry police department took place this week. Joseph Grobel, who served many years as patrolman and chief, is no longer a member of the department. His many friends are extending "Joe" best wishes as he enters a new field of employment. With a vacancy in the police department, Kenneth Espey, former McHenry policeman now serving in that capacity in Algonquin, made application and was appointed at a special meeting held Monday night. It is expected that Officer Espey will assume his duties in McHenry on or about March 15. While the city does not have many applications pending, except for part time police work, Espey's years of experience and his residence in the city had bearing on his appointment. Chief Lemker's report to the Council Monday night on rules for the department and the training courses f now being taken by members met with full approval. Support the Heart fund and Red Cross drives. rt tructure / Valuable Rings, Other Items Taken In Auto. H lar Considerably more than $700 in jewelry and other articles were stolen from the station wagon of Jack Segel, parked in the driveway in front of his home at 413 N. Front street, McHenry. The.theft occurred either late Friday night or Saturday morning. Stolen were twelve Star Sapphires from a tote compartment, valued by Mr. Segel at $600; $2.50 in nickels contained in a bag; and from the rear of the vehicle, six cigarette lighters values at $24; twelve watch bands worth $48; several wallets valued at $40 and a few other items. Breaks Window The car had been parked there, as is his custom, about 8:30 Friday night. When Mr. Segel looked from the window of his home the next morning he saw the broken window in the car door and investigated. The intruder had attempted to gain entrance to the station wagon by using a wire on the vent, but when this proved unsuccessful, the large window was broken. A second burglary ,occurred Saturday at the home of Mrs. Lolita Duncan at Emerald Park while Mrs. Duncan was visiting in Chicago. Sheriff's police said among missing items were a diamond ring, a small gold ring, a cameo and a turquoise ring. A transistor radio was also stolen. nry al Cra These young people, all students at Marian Central high school, are shown with Raymond Chan, at left, who discussed the structure of a political party at the February meeting of the McHenry Township Republican Women's club held in McHenry this week. Left to right, they are Mr. Chan, Michael Gausden, Al. Rehorst, Ted Olsen, Bill Elsesser, Michael Dwyer and Nancy Stein bach. An example of good citizenship was set for adults, Tuesday, Feb. 18, by fifteen students from" Marian Central Catholic high school. The young people are students in Sister Alberta Marie's class in American government. They attended a meeting sponsored by the McHenry Township Republican Women's club, which was open to the public. Raymond Chan, vice-president of Illinois Republican Workshops, explained the structure and operation of a political party (applicable to either of the major political parties). Mr. Chan explained the importance of voicing opinion in a primary, for the public then selects spokesmen to represent their viewpoint within the party. By abdicating responsibility in a primary contest, voters permit others to choose spokesmen and candidates. The young people who attended were Jeffrey Kenton, Charles Kupstis, Lewis Pitzen, Joe Malpede, Mike Gausden, Gary Walsh, Sam Clifford, Tom Riley, William Elsesser, Nancy A 52-year-old Chicago man. Joseph Williams, was killed in aji accident on the south side of the city last Saturday morning when his auto was involved in a collision with a truck driven by "George Mecko of 1301 W. Circle, Sunnyside. Mecko had just driven into Illinois from out of state and was travelling on the middle lane of the Calumet Expressway. Witnesses said the Williams auto entered the drive from a ramp at a high rate of speed and his car crossed into the Chird lane in front of the Mecko truck. An inquest was held Monday. at which time a Verdict of accidental death was determined. INCUMBENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS FILE WEDNESDAY Incumbent members of both school boards in McHenry filed for re-election on the first day Wednesday, Feb. 26. The filing deadline is March'21. Running for three-year terms in District 156 (high school) will be Donald Howard, a long time member; Carl Neiss, now completing his first full term; and George Freund of Wonder Lake, who is filling out the unexpired term of the late Ralph Bennett. The three members of Consolidated Grade School District 15 are Dr. Peter Griesbach, Thomas Lawson and Henry Nell, Jr. All are completing their first terms in office. College Head Rotary Guest Dr. Arlo L. Schilling, seventh president of North Central college, will be guest speaker when the McHenry Rotary observes its second an- Steinbach, Mike Dwyer, Tom Yegge, Al Rehorst, Ted Olsen and Tom Trott. They were a most attentive and courteous audience, and asked many perceptive questions. DR. ARLO SCHILLING nual rural-urban meeting on Thursday, March 5, at the Legion home. About forty farmers from this area are oxpected as guests of the club, with Harry Dean and Ted Wickman in charge of the program. Dr. Schilling received his master's degree from Indiana university in 1950 and his doctor of philosophy degree from Purdue eight years later. Since 1960 he has served as president of North Central college, having been appointed to that important position at age 35. ALL IN READINESS FOR "BIG NINE" SALE THIS WEEK McHenry businessmen have announced that all is in readiness for the big Leap Year "big nine" sale which will be held throughout the weekend, Feb. 28 and 29. William J. Nye, chairman of the retail merchants' committee of the Chamber of Commerce, said early this week: "This is just another in a continuing program of promotions of the C. of C. in an effort to bring the biggest possible sales to the local public, with the added convenience of shopping in their own home community." Twenty merchants are participating to present outstanding sale items for the McHenry shopping public. In this issue of the Plaindealer is a special section containing sales items, printed on an attractive green shade of news print. x Businessmen intend to make this special sales promotion every Leap Year. KENNETH ADAMS PLEADS GUILTY ARMED ROBBERY , |L.Aa'ltef • "" V - If! ' "HI Son Head-On Kenneth E. Adams, 22 of Grayslake appeared before Judge James H. Cooney in Circuit court last Friday, when he pleaded guilty to armed robbery. He was allowed to file a petition for probation. Adams has been in county jail under t\yo $20,000 bonds since Feb. T, xon two charges of armed robbery. The young Lake county man was identified as the armed robber who held up Harry Peters, on duty as attendant at the Clark service station on Elm street, McHenry, and later Eugene Krass, bartender at the Big Foot Inn. About $40 was taken from Krass, but the local robbery was thwarted by the appearance of another car. Both hold-ups were at gun-point. Take advantage of this weekend's "Big Nine" sales in McHenry stores. >> * xyfW • a' The Community Methodist church of McHenry was crowded to capacity last Sunday after* noon when an impressive memorial service fbfc Sue Stinespring Cain and her young son was. held. Mrs. Cain, 23, and the baby, Gregory Pierce^ 2Vfe, were killed about 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19, when their auto was involved,in a two-car crash on Rt. 59, west of Lake Villa. EVA BACON TO FILL UNEXPIRED ASSESSOR TERM Lester Bacon, who has been confined to Downey hospital, Great Lakes, after suffering a series of strokes, on Feb. 13 submitted his resignation as assessor to the town board of auditors. Eva Bacon,, who has been her husband's assistant for the past ten years, has been appointed to fill the unexpired term to Dec. 31, 1965. Teachers Resign After It was with regret that the board of District 156 accepted the resignations of two long time teachers at Tuesday evening's special meeting. Both Miss Helen Stevens and Mrs. Jennie Mae Richardson will leave the faculty at the end of this year after very successful teaching careers. Miss Stevens has been an instructor of English, and also served for several years as principal. Mrs. Richardson, who has been a member of both the grade and high school system; has taught, in the commercial department and is at present dean of girls. Another resignation was also submitted and accepted with regret. After many years of faithful service, Mrs. Kathryn Smith has resigned as custodian, effective immediately. Supt. Carl Buckner reported to the board that the Veterans of Foreign Wars have voted to sponsor the All-Sports banquet, which will be held at their clubhouse on Monday, May 4. Study Bids Bids for the possible installation of freight elevators was referred to the building and purchasing committee for further study. Reports were read from the state vocational agriculture and homemaking supervisors following visits to these departments in the local high school. They indicated good work being carried out in both fields of education. An athletic budget for the year 1964-65 was approved by MPAIGN Captains Named To Solicit In Business Places The custom of serving breakfast to volunteers for the annual Red Cross drive is being revived this year, and coffee and rolls will be enjoyed at the Legion home at 8:30 next Tuesday morning, March 3. The showing of a fifteenminute film will be included in the short program. County Red Cross Chairman Ralph Burnett will be present, along with the city chairman, William Pictor, to distribute Red Cross material for the campaign. Mr. Pictor said on Tuesday that the drive in the business sections expected to be concluded by noon on the third. Promise To Assist Among those who have promised assistance in this particular phase of collections include Gerald rey, west side, and Jerojjje^ Kalk, east side Green""-street; Louise Wahl, north side, and Frank Low, south side of Elm street; James Adams. Rt. 120, east of city; Gene Adams, west side, and Chuck Miller, east side Front street: Glenn Draper, west side, and Mrs. Walter Hojnacki, east side of Riverside Drive; Herb Reihansper- (Continued on Page 8) <Continued on Page 8) The accident pcqty^|;A ip Mrs. Cain was enroute to.'hdr home at 3331 Bay- View Lane, McHenry, after teaching in the Antioch school. Both of her sons, Gregory and Milburn; David, 3%, were., in the with her at the time of the tragic crash. y Mrs. Cain' was travelling south on Rt. 59 when she came up behind another car that had stopped to make a left tutat. Unable to bring her own auto to a stop in time, she swerved to the left and struck, head-on, another auto driven by Mary Burbey of Camp Lake, Wis., who had as passenger* her husband, Robert, and four daughters, Jackie, 8, Robin, 6, Star, 4, and Bobbie Jean, 3. Following the impact, the two cars swerved into a ditch and all occupants of both autojS were either thrown clear or were rescued before the vehicles burst into flames. Mrs. Cain and both children ^ rushed to St. Therese pital, Waukegan, whei'e Gregory died a few minutes later. Mrs," Cain lived for several hours, during which she was conscious" and able to visit with her family. She-cUed about"7:20"that eveniHg.Z.ZT'-- The older boy, whose condition was regarded as critical on admittance, showed marked improvement by the weekend. Others Hospitalized " Both Mr. and Mrs. Burbey. and Bobbie Jean were also hospitalized, but the other children .. suffered only minor! injuries. * - . Mrs. Cain was one of McHenry's most popular young people, both during -her school, years and dis a young adult. ; She will be remembered by many as one of the city's loveliest Marine Day queens, having won over a large field of contestants in 1956. Sue, then in her teens, was selected for her fresh, young beauty and charming personality. Throughout her high school days at MCHS, she participated in numerous activities, and in all of them proved herself a capable leader. These active ties included athletic and mur sical endeavors, as well as maintaining a high scholastic record. During this time she also served as president of the Rock River Conference Methodist Youth Fellowship in . the local church. She was born June 3,194(7, in Chicago, and lived in Cury for a time before the family, moved to McHenry In 1049* After her marriage to <M. vid Cain on Aug. 18, 1959, in Crystal Lake, the couple moved to Antioch, but returned to, make their home on Bay Viey ' '""SB 'Continued m PMf lJL,,, This <• fUyfi ~**4'••iiij.