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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Volume 90 -- No. 1 -- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1964 24 PAGES -- 10c PER COP1 Interest in flags seems to be widespread. Last Thursday's mail brought a request for one from Florida, and the response of local residents was far above expectations. McHenry should take on a patriotic look to make everyone proud on the next major holiday. Another school year draws near its close. While the thoughts of students are on the junior-senior prom, banquets and commencement for the immediate future, educators are busy with the gigantic problem of studying the tremendous growth which is occurring in enrollment and the best methods of presenting tomorrow's education in a fast changing world. A three-year study by a national group of educators has resulted in recommendations for improvements. Schools are urged to consider such new ideas as letting each student progress at his own rate instead of locking him into a grade; using teams of teachers to increase efficiency; television; tape recordings; teaching machines; laboratories; films, etc. Even these are only a guide, and the first to recognize this are the very people who are suggesting them. Education has been big business, and the problems have been increasing since the days of emergence from one-room schools and the advent of new subjects to the basic "readin' and writin' The big test of effectiveness in bringing today's vast amount of knowledge under control for classroom use is still ahead. Summer may bring vacation time for the very young, but the No. 1 problem of the nation and our own community will continue to be In the thoughts and plans of those assigned to their solution. With the prevalence of accidents, it has been proven that the word "ouch" is more painful than the average person might imagine. Last year, it cost Americans a total of more than $15,500,000,000 in wage loses, medical fees, hospital expenses, legal claims, property damage and lost industrial production. Here are just some of the things possible if that money could be saved! As taxpayers, each of us in this country would get another 30 per cent reduction in income tax; it would provide four-year college educations for nearly fifteen million students; and it would provide a luxury visit to the New York World's Fair for almost every * family in the country. Sounds good, doesn't It? Now let's cut down on accidents. Rotary Fund Drive For&S^obU Library We enjoyed a short visit last, week with Edward Miller, who returned to McHenry for the first time in twenty-four years. Mr. Miller, a native of the Volo community, left this community in 1917, and has been making his home in Tulsa, Okla. His last visit to McHenry was in 1940. This week we find ourselves observing National Hospital Week. We in McHenry county are most fortunate in having three fine hospitals, each highly accredited and serving a growing number of persons each year. The American public has come to accept good medical care as an inherent right. They are confident that the hospital that serves them as a member of the community health program is thinking today and preparing for tomorrow. Most of us know that it's a privilege to be an American, but most of us haven't heard this recent description of one: It's a fellow who sips Brazilian coffee from an English cup while sitting on Danish furniture after coming home in a German car from an Italian movie -- and writes his congressman with a Japanese ballpoint pen demanding he do something about all the gold that's leaving the country. K. A. F. Jubilant over the success of their week long drive to raise $10,000 so that construction may begin on the new public library addition in McHenry are these Rotarians, shown with members of the library board. This huge check is an enlargement of the one presented by Harry Dean, left, fund drive chairman, to William Bolger, right, alderman and president of the library board, at last Thursday evening's anniversary dinner of the Rotary club. Also shown above are H. C. Reihans perger, left center, president of the club, and Mayor Donald Doherty. An intensive seven-day campai gn to raise $10,000 to assure the start of construction on McHenry's library addition met with success last Thursday. The culmination of this most recent program of the Rotary club came Thursday evening when members gathered at the McHenry Country club for their annual anniversary dinner. Highlight of the evening was presentaton of the check by Harry Dean, drive chairman, to William Bolger, president of the library board. With the $10,000, construction will start immediately to the south of the present structure at the corner of Main and Green streets. However, more money is still needed for equipment, books and furniture. Anyone still wishing to contribute may do so by sending a check to Thomas F. Bolger, treasurer of the Rotary club, at the McHenry State Bank. To Close; Problem Of Vacated Homuss Studied JOINS STAGE BAND Iowa State university's newest musical organization, the stage band, will make its fir^t appearance in a joint concert with the symphonic band at 8 o'clock Friday, May 15, in Great hall of Memorial Union. Among members is Curt Eberhardt of McHenry. Annual Program To Be Held May 19 In MCHS Gf mnasium More than 250 young instrumentalists and vocalists will combine talents next week Tuesday evening, May 19, when they present their annual spring music festival in the McHenry high school gymnasium at 8:15 o'clock. The concert band will opeti the program playing "Egmont" overture, "Irish Tune from County Derry and Shepherd's Hey" and "Coat of Arms." Also on the program will be two stage bands, each to be heard playing three selections. These bands were formed last year and have proved most popular with students and adults alike. Singers Perform The mixed chorus of 200 will open the vocal portion of the program with" "Oh, What A Beautiful Morning" and "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands". Featured later will be girls' and select choruses and the boys' octet. The program will be concluded with the patriotic "Born to be Free," performed by the entire chorus and band. During a short intermission, the national Arion award will be presented to the senior band member voted as most outstanding. The chorus will give awards to the senior boy and girl selected for contribuing most to their organization. SIGN BURNS Damage estimated at about $150 was caused at Ed's Rental, 904 N. Front street, when a sign apparently shorted in front of the business firm last Wednesday evening. In removing the sign, Ed. Thennes, owner, found that in some manner birds had built a nest on top of the transformer, which burned out as a result of the short. There was also damage to the sign. The board of review of the county was given an extension to May 29 at the regular monthly meeting of the board of supervisors Tuesday. Complaints will be heard until that time but are nearing completion after which word must Be awaited from the state as to the equalizing factor to be used in computing taxes. Bills will not be due until August and September this year. Ed. Buss of McHenry, chairman of the health committee, brought up the subjcct of abandoned homes many with refrigerators, which are considered a hazard to cHNdren Mr. Buss reported visiting threeV such places, after which he sought the assistance of State's Attorney Richard Cross in meeting the problem. It is the opinion of some members that the old buildings on the properties should be burned and the lots sold for taxes. Mr. Cross has not committed himself as to action at this time, and is reported to have txpressed the view that these are individual problems which should be solved in-each township. Action was tabled for the present. Allow Petition The petition of St. John the Baptist church, Johnsburg, for a variation allowing a condilonal use of land now zoned for farming was allowed. A convent will be constructed to the west of the church. A petition had been filed before the zoning board of appeals for a variation in regard to the location of a sign in Chemung township under the sign ordinance. The board of appeals had announced its approval of the variation but the matter was tabled before coming up for a vote at this months meeting. Necessary publication concerning the new Court House Building commission is being accomplished, after which a five-man board will be appointed to proceed with a study prior to actual construction of a new structure. Seeks Nominations Supervisor Walter Dean of McHenry was named to a committee seeking nominations for new commission members. Thomas Huemann of McHenry was named to a committee following approval of a new culvert type bridge to be built at Richmond. An expenditure of $3,000 was approved for this purpose. The sheriff's committee report disclosed that due to Federal Communication Committee requirements, resulting in a change of frequency, there is an immediate need to modernize the present radio system. An $11,000 expenditure was recommended by the sheriff's and finance committee, and the entire board okaveci FLAMES BREAK OUT M TAVERN AT BMSWOOD Fire which caused estimated damage of several hundred dollars broke out in Mike's Fireside Tavern on Rt. 31, in Ringwood, about 12:25 Wednesday morning. The business is owned by Anton and Mike Wieser. Fire Chief Ed Justen said a transformer on a neon sign outside the tavern shorted, and the resulting fire spread to the building. The smell of smoke was the first indication that anything^was wrong. iremem from Company I answered the call and brought the flame under control before they spread beyond the attic, which was empty. , McHenry ^county has been Included in the most recent investigation irtto gambling by the Illinois Crime Investigating <SOinmittee. This was made known early in the week when a reported fourteen McHenry county officials and gambling figures were subpoenaed to appear in the commission's headquarters in Chicago. Executive Director Charles Siragusa, in an announcement Tuesday, indicated that the probe in McHenry county is at present only in the investigative stage. He added that no date had been set for, a hearing . Other counties are also included in the probe, he stated. Among those subpoenaed to appear in the commission's headquarters for hearings Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday were Sheriff Edward Dowd, Deputy John Carroll, Howard Garrett, Vincent Moan and Tom Gokcy. It was revealed on Wednesday that there will be a May 20 meeting of the Crime commission in Springfield. Only after a discussion of the situation in McHenry and other Counties at tha<t time will additional information be revealed. Big Vote Asked In McHenry Area To Assure Conservancy Victory ^;®S. AREA RELIGIOUS SURVEY WILL BE HELD MAY 15-17 More Than 150 From Churches Assist Project Support drve. the library fund Charge Adams With Robb@ry Kenneth Adams of Grayslake has been sentenced to the state farm at Vandalia by Judge James H. Cooney of the Circuit court on a charge of armed robbery. Adams was charged with robbing a Big Foot tavern after leaving the Clark service station in McHenry, where he obtained gas and then was thwarted in his attempt to hold up the night attendant. He pleaded guilty to charge but filed a petition for probation, which was denied by the court. His sentence was for 360 days, of which 270 days restrain to be spent in Vandalia. He had been held in county jail after being apprehended. Honor CYO Group In Local Parish At the recent Diocesan Youth Congress held at Boylan high school in Rockford, the Most Rev. Loras T. Lane, of Rockford, named the Catholic Youth organization of St. John's parish, Johnsburg, as one of the t h r e e o u t s t a n d i n g y o u t h groups in the eleven-county diocese. Officers of the group are Duane Schmitt, president; Charles Kupstis, vice-president; Kathy H e t t e r m a n n , s e c r e t a r y a n d Wayne Hiller, treasurer. (Continued on Page R) fflt CONSERVAN With the proposed river conservancy district vote only a few days in the future, some specific questions loom as most important to the voter. Here are five of them, and the answers which should convince everyone ,of the importance of the referendum's passage: Will there be double taxation in any portion of the proposed district? Actually, there will not. It is recognized that Lake county residents are ably served by the Lake County Health department. However, the functions of thiydepartment, as well as ,that of the State Sanitary Water deparment, are so widespread as to make it virtually impossible for either of them to concentrate specifically on one particular area or its problems. Under the present situation, the costs incurred by problems in the Lake county portion of the proposed river conservancy district would be paid by residents of that area through increased county, municipal, state and federal taxes. If steps are not taken by citizens of the Fox Valley and Chain O'Lakes regions to prevent pollution of the waterways, police them satisfactorily and study conservation measures with a specific view to this [area, there is little doubt that the citizens will be met with more dire financial requirements than 83 cents per $1,000 evaluation. ' Will there be a duplication of efforts in view of the fact that there are other existing agencies in Lake county? No. Everyone agrees there are water problems. If so, and if existing agencies have been unable to effect any substantial improvement with their present staffs and budgets, it should be clear that onlyI with additional help, funds and the legal strength possible! through an organized district can any appreciable improvement be realized. Under the State Sanitary Watery department program, there are only four men to work throughout thirteen counties. ' Is it possible that the selection of the trustees'1 could be considered a choice political appointment? Hardly. It is true that the five trustees will be appointed by the couty judges, but their salary can be no higher than $500 a year. For this fee they are required by law to devote the resources of the district to active programs designed to eliminate pollution and control floods. Are the powers of the trustees unlimited? No. Before any work is commenced under the provisions of this act, the plans need to be submitted to, and approved by the Department of Public Works and Buildings and by the Sanitary Water Board of the state. How are property values affected? Even those not residing on the shores of the Fox river or lakes are affected by the waterways since they are the prime attraction in this recreational area. Proper water control can be beneficial or detrimental to every person, for neither people, business nor industry has a desire to move into an area where water conditions are unattractive. JUNE 29 SET FOR JUDGING OF FIESTA QUEEN The latest entry in the Fiesta Day queen contest is pretty Karen Patek of Sunnyside, a junior in the local higlh school. Hor decision to seek the Final preparations are being made for the Greater McHenry- Wonder .Lake religious survey which will take place on May 15, 16 and 17. This cooperative effort of the Protestant churches of this area is perhaps the largest united activity of its kind ever to take place in the McHenry area. Participating in this religious survey by telephone are the following churches: First* Baptist, Wonder Lake Baptist, Nativity Lutheran, Community Methodist, Mt. Hope \ Methodist, Ringwood • Methodist, Faith Presbyterian and Alliance Bible church. More than 150 persons from the various churches are donating their time to this project and are serving on various committees. Besides a publicity committee, a materials committee is preparing survey cards to be used by members of the telephone committee and the final results will be passed on to the processing committee for final tabulations and printing. Makes Appeal Virgil Chappell, general chairman of the survey, has made an appeal to~ all residents of the community to answer the brief questions of those making calls. They will be made this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Anyone who has a listed telephone number in the McHenry- Wonder Lake area will be called. Those not listed in the telephone books or do not have a telephone, and who wish to participate in this survey are asked to complete the form, which appears elsewhere in this issue and mail to First Baptist church, 509 Front street, McHenry, before May 18. KAREN PATEK queen's title brings to three the number of candidates to date. The deadline is May 23. Practice dafes for the contestants have been set up and will be on successive Wednesdays of May 27, June 3, 10 and 17. The judging will take place on the twenty-ninth of June rather than June 17, as originally intended. The change in date will give contestants and the committee the additional needed time for their courses. Judging will take place at the VFW clu brooms and the -public- is invited to attend. Assisting the candidates in the art of makeup and skin care will be Mrs. Florence Svoboda, a member of the sponsoring VFW auxiliary. This is an added course in the weeks preliminary to the judging, and will be part of the general course of instruction by Mrs. Carole Jepsen. Only nine days remain until • ' the approximately 22,000 voters in McHenry and Lake counties- ^ go to the polls to decide whe^f ther or not this £rea will be • ^ benefited by the creation of a new river conservancy district.1 A majority of the votes casf - throughout the defined boundaries is necessary for the establishment of the proposed district. d ' The area involved includes about 12,000 possible voters in McHenry county and 10,0Q0 in -Lake. Proponents of the district feel that at least 5,000 votes® favoring its establishment in this county would spell victory. Purpose Of Unit The district is a governmental unit created by the voters for the sole purpose of tha esablishment and preservation of clean water. The five trustees who are appointed by the county judges are required by law to devote the resources of the district to active prograins to eliminate pollution and control floods. S i n c e p r o p e r t y v a l u e s throughout the area are adversely affected by the unsatisfactory condition of the waters of the Chain O'Lakes, every home owner, summer resident and business operation is affected by the decision on the May 23 referendum. This week, backers of the new district received encouragement in a note signed by directors of the McHenry VFW post. It read as follows: "We, the board of directors of the Fox River Valley VFW Post 4600 are in complete agreement and actively back "the proposed North Fox Valley Conservancy District." MOTOR FUEL TAX McHenry county received $29,245 as its share of the Motor Fuel Tax paid into the state treasury during April. CONSECRATION DATE SET FOR NEW SANCTUARY Community In Darkness As Trees And Br F* dI ay f s Gale winds which caused fallen trees and branches placed McHenry and other communities to the north and west into darkness for varying periods of time last Friday night. Difficulty in finding the trouble spot resulted in the electric power being off within the city for about an hour and a half and for about three and a half hours at Wonder Lake. A threatening sky brought a mild thunderstorm, but severe winds to the area about 8:15 o'clock, resulting in an interruption on the transmission line from Idyll Dell road north. Restore Service Public Service company workmen had difficulty in discovering the exact trouble, but finally isolated it and was able to restore service to McHenry hospital about 9:30 p.m. The difficulty was found to have occurred north of Wonder Lake. Even on Saturday, high winds continued to take down lines into individual homes, causing many additional calls for relief. Three tree crews of Public Service including seventy-five men, worked throughout Friday night. One crew was brought from Waukegan to assist on Friday evening, and another on Saturday. A fallen wire on Riverside Drive late Saturday morning brought city police to the scene to prevent injury to anyone- until the arrival of repairmen. MEMTAL HEALTH CEMTER BENEFITS BY SPECIAL FILM ADVANCEMENT IN SCHOOL AIDS ARE DISCUSSED A discussion of future educatipnal aids for the school, and the employment of new teachers occupied much of the business meeting of McHenry's District 15 school board on Monday evening of this week. Plans to initiate an educational television program in the schools was talked over by members and it was decided to take steps to institute this advancement at some time in the future. Details concerning the program will be announced at a later date. The Community Methodist church, which started a renovation project Jan. 19, has been completed with the exception of stained glass windows, which will be installed about July 1. The consecration date for the new sanctuary has been set for Sunday, May 24, when Dr. Charles S. Jarvis( district sfaperinfehd&rtt' ~of the ' Elgin dlistrict, will be present to speak at both services, 8:30 and 11 a.m. The choirs, under the leadership of John Leighty, will sing special numbers and the pastor, Rev. Ernest C. Carder, will conduct the consecration services. The board of trustees have been in charge of the project, with Charles R. Peterson as chairman, Vale E. Adams, William B. Andrews, Leroy Marshall, Thcron L. Young, Samuel E. Winter, Mrs. Herbert Engdahl John Moss and Ray Horenberger, Jr. "Paradise" Is 3rom Theme Tontinufd on Pace 8) On Saturday evening, May 16, juniors and seniors of the local high school will be attired in their finest when they enter "Adventures in Paradise" in the McHenry high school gymnasium. The prom will have this theme carried out in a motif of a tropical island complete with palm trees and grass huts. (Continued on Pagr* 8) The McHenry Mertal Health center of McHenry county will sponsor a. benefit show at the McHcnry Theatre on May 20 , and 21. j The film selected for this worthy cause is the highly-acclaimed film, "David and Lisa." This film has won worldwide honors for its sensitive love story of two young people recently discharged from a mental hospital. Its skillful handling of this important' problem gives a new. uplifting insight into mental health. There will be one performance nightly on Wednesday and Thurday, May 20 and 21. beginning promptly at 8 p.m. nts Ptans Told As Sp Robert Walters, laboratory supervisor, and Anthony Corcoran, administrator at McHenry hospital, arc shown Inspecting the PH meter for blood analysis which is one of the new pieces of-equipment installed recently. This s National Hospital Week, a time set aside by the hospital to focus attention on the strides being made in patiewt care Present day hospital care is unparalleled. New equipment and facilities. am (CoBiiaaed oa Pagi Si