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1^* - sr, ^ f "'TBS* : Urn | THE MCHENRY ' "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" t4ss. -; k9lS^f£ ' ; 4 ' •:%* = * i*, Volume 90 -- No. 3 -- 3 Sections McHEMBY, ILLINOIS* THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1964 18 Pages -- 10c Per Copy | VOTE MAY 23 ON CONSERVANCY DISTRICT -- _________-- ; r j hmiisv -V i I Veterans Grouos Uirire ^ PARAPi uqw* ch®ge nominah new u ~ ~~i ^ R£*H* VJlUUpo yi§6 Aeuiiiiecm A waits Se^#n nccirccx? kab MrHonvv Ai*ao «lfrm,e kti H Y-n^ Another MCHS prom has faded into history ,but the memories will linger far into their adult years for most of the young folks who attended. Many favorable comments have come our way concerning the manner in which the post prom activities were undertaken and the excellent behavior of everyone concerned. For the first time in a number of years, the familiar After- Glo following the prom in the g y m w a s c a n c e l l e d . T h i s brought about the old problem of a decade ago -- what would these teen-agers do for entertainment in an era when prom activities traditionally continue until dawn? For years it was the custom for couples to make the long trek to Chicago for a "big night on the town". Then came the accident toll which startled enough people into a conclusion that if the all-night parties were destined to be a permanent thing, some type of alternative to the Chicago trips should be offered. It was then that local organizations in McHenry and many other cities undertook the task of sponsoring post-prom parties within the community, offering midnight dinner and an entire night of top notch entertainment and dancing. But communities grew, and within a few years facilities could not be found to accommodate the great numbers of prom-goers. Consequently, it was necessary to start travelling once more. This year, at the request of the management of the host club, those who attended the prom were required to travel by bus to Cary for the postprom activities. This is not the most glamorous manner of travel when the young lady and gentleman are dressed as they have never been attired before. Neverthless, juniors and seniors and their guests displayed a mature and sportsmanlike attitude which won the admiration of many. And McHenry is not the only prom to be followed by activities conducted with bus travel. At least two others, and possibly more, in the county did likewise this year. What the future holds for post-prom parties Is only a question, but certainly young folks should be commended for their cooperation and general fine attitude in this year of change. With the advent of warmer weather, general activity naturally increases. This is true in progressive movements in the community as well in individual pursuits. The most important this week is the interest which centers in the river conservancy district to be voted on next Saturday. Although somewhat in advance of the busy vacation season, it is not too early for every person in the community to be looking ahead to the lazy days of June, July and August, when our river and lakes provide us with our chief recreational asset. Some of us may not swim, others do not engage in boating, and fishing is not the favorite pastime of everyone. Nevertheless, together they form a type of diversion from work that attracts a large percentage of persons in our area. Even the person who engages in none of these hobbies must certainly feel he is fortunate to be living in a community which has been blessed with such attractive attributes as the waters our region provide. Last summer an angry citizenry held mass meetings as they sought to find* some method of combatting an unpleasant condition of the water which made any type of river or lake recreation distasteful. Both the appearance and odor of the water in our Fox river b/ought protests from hundreds who demanded that something be done about it. Saturday's vote, the culmination of months of study of the situation, will tell us whether or not citizens of the area remembered the summer of 1963 well enough to provide a possible answer to an unpleasant situation. K. A. F., Veterans Groups Support Of Poppy Day Buying the first poppy in McHenry is Mayor Donald P. Doherty, shown in center. Others are members of the two sponsoring organizations, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion posts and auxiliary units. From left to right they are Henry Koehl, senior vice-commander of the VFW; Helen Birmingham, Poppy Day chairman for the Legion auxiliary; Josephine Hansen, conductress for the VFW auxiliary and Robert Dethlefson, Poppy Day chairman for the Legion post. Wholehearted support of Poppy Days in McHenry this Friday and Saturday, May 22 and 23, was given by Mayor Donald P. Doherty. They are being sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Legion posts and auxiliary units. Mayor Doherty, in explaining his reasons for backing the sale stated: "The wonderful things that these veterans groups are doing with the proceeds from the Poppy Days more than warrant a generous contribution from each member of this community. The prompt help given to our disabled and needy veterans, the magnificent care given the orphans and widows of our honored war dead, the fostering of EVA BACON IS NEW OFFICER ASSESSOR GROUP The Lake-McHenry County Assessors association met last Thursday, when Mrs. Eva Bacon of McHenry was appointed vice-president to fill the vacancy created by the death of Jim Morricoli. The next monthly meeting of the association, will be June 18 at the McHenry Country Club. About twenty-five members belong from McHenry and Lake counties. (Continued on Page 4) WIN ACCREDITATION The North Central Association has again placed the McHenry high school on the list of accredited schools of Illinois. cipatlon skeel F arrants INT ds A busy session of business was conducted by High School Board 156 last Tuesday evening. One of the most important items was passage of a resolution on the issuance of anticipation warrants up to $75,- 000. Action was necessitated, as it has in many other districts because of the delay in receiving tax money. Money up to the amount designated will be obtained by the month according to the financial needs of the period. A number of department heads were named by the board as follows: Mathematics, Clarence Anglese; English, Mrs. Dolores Krueger; Language, Miss Maurie Taylor; Physical Education department,,, Leonard McCracken; Girls P. E., Miss Lorraine Franz; science, Merle Gardiner; Business Education, George Haasl and Social Studies, Richard Swantz. Jack Thomas was appointed to serve full time as assistant principal next year. Two contracts were approved, one for Andrew "Bud" Murray to teach Social Studies and act as assistant football and wrestling coach, and the other for Jane Rocconi to instruct in the .Business Education department. Both have BA degrees. At his own request, William Hutchinson was released from his duties associated with football coaching to return to the coaching of track. Receive Surveys Dr. Belnap of Northern Illinois university sent ten copies of the recent survey into future needs of the district. More will be forthcoming in the near future, when a limited number will be available to the public. The board set next Monday for a special meeting on a discussion of survey proposals. The North Carolina Mutual NINEE ARE (Continued on Page 4) Saturday Deadline Expected To Bring More Into '64 Event Nine mofe entries in the Fiesta Day queen contest this past week indicate a growing interest in this annual event. Latest entries are June Radloff of 4311 Prairie avenue; Nancy Eggert of 201 N. Kent; Cheri Janquart of 5804 Meadow Hill; Linda Casey of 4107 N. Sunset lane, Sunnyside; Susan Petersen of 2703 Shorewood drive; Christine Lee Tiffany of 4411 W. Home avenue; Nancy K. Lockwood of 1701 N. Court ; Mary Jo Wilson of 3303 Golfview road and Kathy Barrows of 1006 S. Hilltop blvd. Select Judges The newest candidates bring to twelve the number of entries in this year's contest. Judging will take place at the VFW clubhouse June 29 before three qualified judges who are being selected this week. Prior to the judging, the entries will receive the benefit of a charm course to be given by Mrs. Carole Jepsen. One of the features of the course will be a talk and demonstration on "Care of the Hair and Styling", to be given by George Pedersen of McHenry at the June 10 meeting. MEDICAL MEETING Due to the Illinois State Medical convention held this month, the McHenry County Medical society has postponed its May. meeting. HAY PAR/#! OF VALUES TO START MAY 21 Thirty Merchant* Unite To Offer Special Sales The May Parade of Values, latest of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce promotions, is drawing increased enthusiasm as the days for the special sales in local stores draws near. They will be held starting Thursday, May 21, through Sunday, May 31. As many as 12,000 special sections, containing sixteen tabloid pages, are being sent through the mails this week, either as part of the Plaindealer or placed in most McHenry and rural mail boxes. Some will also reach neighboring towns. The tabloid section is attractively printed on peach-colored newsprint. A total of thirty merchants are participating in the Parade of Values. This is the first time a tabloid form of paper has been printed by the Plaindealer. It is expected to draw fine response in view of the fine values offered by local businessmen. Many Participate Participating stores include Nye Drugs, Hornsby's, Gladstone's, Vycital's Hardware, Ben Franklin, Main Paint & Decorating, Brookside Laundry, Roth Shoes, Fleming Equipment, The Toddler Shop, Fashion Shoppe, Marie's Specialty, Kotalik's Camera Center, McHenry Tire Mart, Stilling* s Town & Country Gift Shop, Otto Heinz Furs, Millstream Drugs, McGee's Store' For Men, Agatha Gifts and Candies, White's Men's Shop, Garden Cities, Bolger's Drugs, Ernie's Sport Center, Casual Shoppe, Carey Appliance, Inc., Alexander Lumber Co., Coast to Coast Store, McHenry Savings & Loan, McHenry County Well & Pump and FM Radio & Television. YOUNG DEER MISSING AFTER ESCAPE FROM PEN A search is in progress this week to find a missing deer, one of two born in captivity on Front street 9 months ago. Last Saturday, a child feeding the young animals opened a rear door on their cage and the deer escaped. The male, named Joe, eventually returned and allowed its owner, Edward Thennes, to put a collar around his neck and be led back to his pen. Josie, however, found herself chased by a dog and eventually made her way across the river and onto a bank in Emerald Park. Liq«®r Charge S<w^n Seven young people, including one from Wonder Lake, will appear before a branch of the Circuit court to answer liquor charges. They are John Black, 18, of Wonder Lake, La- Verne Jordi, 18, of Huntley; John Knox, 20. of Crystal Lake; Paul Luck,, 18, Tracy Sunderlage, 17, and John Parker, 17, all of Woodstock; also a 16- year-old whose name was withheld since he was a minor. Sheriff's deputies said the officers' car was on routine patrol duty at Thompson and Wondermere roads, in the Wonder Lake area, just before midnight Saturday when they be-' came suspicious of the car with this large number of boys. In addition to the charge of drinking as minors, which face Black and Knox, Jordi, Luck and Parker also face a charge of resisting arrest. They were reported to have stopped only when a warning shot was fired over their head. NOMINA! NEW OFFICERS FOR HOSPITAL f^OUP Present Pins To Outstanding Candysiripers At the quarterly meeting of the woman's auxiliary to McHenry hospital, held in the conference room of the hospital last week, the following names were submitted for consideration by Mrs. Henry Tonyaii, who heads the nominating committee; Mrs. Claude McDermott, president; Mrs. John Nolan, first vice-president; Mrs. Charles Cuda, second vice-president; Mrs. Clarence Keim, recording secretary; Mrs. Fred Kusch of Wonder Lake, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Fred Fradinardo of Lilymoor, treasurer; Mrs. Elmer Stange, ways and means and Mrs. Har- (Continued on Page 4) City Grants Variation For Miniature Golf Accept On e; Li At a regular meeting of the City Council this week a zoning variation was granted to the owners of the "Just For Fun" roller rink permitting a miniature golf course. The action followed a hearing and recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals. It was found that ^miniature. golf course would be irv keeping with the long use of the premises for recreational purposes. However, the variation will extend only while the present use is continued and will be limited as to hours. The council received a report from the library board covering proposed plans for expansion, and approved advertising for bids. Bids will be received June 8 and contractors may secure plans in the City Clerk's office. McHenry's American Legion Post No. 491 was granted a permit to sponsor a wrestling show at McCracken field June 13. Installed Meters Following recent survey, it was decided to purchase and install parking meters on Elm Street, westerly from Richmond road. The police department has announced that round-up time for delinquent vehicle license purchasers is here and tickets, are being issued to those who have not secured the licenses. NO DAMAGES ARE BULEB IN COUNTY SUITS A "not guilty" verdict was returned this week in the $50,- 000 personal injury suit of Jerry R. Lagerman, a minor, brought by his father, James Lagerman of Crystal Lake, against Charles Sowers of McHenry. The suit resulted from an auto accident in the fall of 1962. In another suit, a jury hearing evidence in Circuit court jin the $1,000 property damage suit of Fred Matthesius of McHenry against Alex Majewski of Wonder Lake returned a verdict against the plaintiff. They also found no damages against the plaintiff on a counter claim brought by the defendant. The suit resulted from an auto accident in 1963. Gremlins crept into the Plaindealer office this week and made away with our reading space. Items and photos omitted will appear next week. McHenry Area Offers Four Precincts For Saturday Referendum CHILD STRUCK IN ONE OF SEVERAL WEEKEND CRASHES John Barnings, 7, of 1006 Ringwood road, McHenry, fortunately escaped with only minor injuries when he was struck by a car on Orchard Beach road last Saturday. Lamont T. Gralapp told sheriff's police he was driving north when the child ran from behind some bushes and then turned back in the path of his car. He applied his brakes, but was unable to stop before striking the youngster. Two drivers were hurt when their cars were involved in an accident on McCullom Lake road, a mile east of McCullom Lake, Saturday. They were Roy Moss, 17, of McHenry and Arthur Elkins of Wonder Lake. Elkins was driving west when Moss entered the road from a driveway. The latter was charged with failure to yield the right-of-way. A minor crash occurred Saturday on Lincoln road, involving cars driven by George Koske of Fox Lake and James J. Lennon of McHenry. Eddie Gray of McHenry was blamed for not having his car under control when it struck another auto driven by Roman J. Miller of McHenry on Rt. 120, near McHenry, last Thursday evening. Sheriff's deputies said Miller had stopped before turning when his auto was struck in the rear by the other car. George Darth and Joseph Denin of Spring Grove were treated in McHenry for injuries sustained in an accident on Solon Mills road, south of Highway 12, on Wednesday of last week. TAX COLLECTION McHenry county's collection under the County Retailer's Occupation Tax and County Service Occupation Tax amounted to $12,294.99 for the last month listed by the Department of Revenue. Approximately 22,000 voters are eligible to go to the polls in McHenry and Lake counties next Saturday, May 23, to vote on the establishment of a pro^ posed river conservancy district, Voting will take place in four McHenry county pce» cincts, all in this portion of the county, and seven in. LakeC county, between the hours of a.m. and 6 p.m. Townships included in their entirety are Grant, McHenry and Burton, as well as the eastern portion of Richmond and the western portion of Antioch township. Also included are portions of Dorr, Greenwood, Hebron and Nunda townships. The district is restricted to land draining into the Fox river and does not go beyond this. It reaches from the west shore of Wonder Lake to the east shore of Long Lake, and extends from the McHenry dam north to the state line. A map which appears elsewhere in this issue will give boundary lines of the McHenry county precincts. Polling places are the Wonder Lake firehouse for Precinct 1, the city hall for Precinct 2, Richmond Memorial hall for Precinct 3 and the Spring Grove house in Precinct 4. Duties of Trustees The important duty of the conservancy district, acting through its trustees, is to proceed without delay to prevent the pollution of any body of water within its confines. Action is also committed to flood control. The tax rate which the district is authorized to levy through approval of the referendum is .083 per cent of assessed valuation, or $8.30 per $10,000. Trustees of the proposed district would account for the moneys received and expended in the same manner as municipal corporations. Since everything undertaken by the conservancy district is in the direction of improved waters, property values in the entire area are expected to be given a boost by the passage of Saturday's proposed dstrict. inline A Program Idea Remember Values. the Parade of Strength Of Unified Action Sought In Conservancy District « (AN EDITORIAL) On Saturday, May 23, residents of this part of McHenry county will go to the polls to vote on the establishment of a river conservancy district designed to improve the condition of the waters in a large, two-county area. The referendum will cost each of us a portion of tax money each year -- a very small contribution to make for a big job that will leave an important impact on every person in McHenry and outlying territory. Business, industry and commerce naturally will go where people go -- and people will hardly be attracted to a community in which one of the chief attributes is of inferior quality. The Fox river and Chain O'Lakes region has long been a source of pride to permanent and summer residents alike. The waters of the McHenry area have attracted people of all ages, from all walks of life, to a recreation spot which is equalled in very few other places. Now we have an opportunity to help preserve this attribute of Nature through the legal and financial backing of an organization. A "YES" vote at the polls next Saturday, May 23, may very well help to restore the waters of this area to a condition which will assure a continuing growth and progress in our community. vMit The following are newly intalled members of the McHenry Community PTA shown at their meeting last week, at which time a new program idea was outlined. From left to light, front row, the officers are Mrs. Dean Cunat, secretary; Mrs. Leonard Brody, second vice-president and publicity chairman; Mrs. Paul R. Overton, presiw dent; and Mrs. William Davidson, first vice-president and ways and means chairman. In the back row are Robert Miller, treasurer; Mrs. James Longhway, outgoing president; Mrs. Bernard Doherty, treasurer; and Willard Carlson, director of District 26, Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers, of Algonquin, who was guest speaker. A new program has been established for meetings of the McHenry Community PTA next fall which calls for separate units in each of the grade schools and Junior high school. Chairmen of these individual PTA units will serve as vicepresidents on the central committee. Representing their own 'roups, they will seek advice <ind information, discuss problems and obtain knowledge through exchange of ideas. . Parents who wish to further PTA action in the school where their children attended should plan on being present at a general assembly meeting in September. A steering committee from each area will be needed to help the central committee, and the September meeting will be devoted to election of officers for each unit. Parents and teachers will meet and plans units. and programs of the Mrs. James Longhway, pact president of McHenry Community School PTA, has recently felt a need for a chungc in tho organization of this parentteacher group since each has varied, s|>ecific n cods. Tho establishment of separate unite is believed the aneyyor, plus , providing a more *ctlv« PTA have an open discussion as to program in each school, > ; I •vi|