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. i ( • r - ' There is no prouder day to display the flag than Saturday, July 4. More than 175 took advantage of the Plaindealer's recent offer of flags. If these and the many others owned by individuals and business firms are flown next Saturday, Mc- Henry should take on a very patriotic appearance. In accordance with the customary procedure that precincts be divided when there are more than 800 voters, action was taken at the last meeting of the board of supervisors to add one more in McHenry and five in Algonquin township. The new split, occurs in the Pistakee Highlands community, formerly Precinct 17, which, now comprises both the seventeenth and the newly formed eighteenth. Boundary lines place. 460 registered voters of the area in one and 470 in the other. A recent check revealed the seventeenth to be the only local precinct where voting exceeded the 800 mark. County Clerk Vernon Kays makes it a point, to periodically record the names of eligible voters who have not gone to the polls in the last two elections and these are omitted from the registered list in compiling the voters. Even if this number were to change after the November election, there are indications that the number would still remain over 800, making necessary the split. , ' ' * The situation, through coincidence, places one of ° the two precinct committeemen in the new eighteenth precinct, while the other, because of his place of residence, remains in the seventeenth. It will now be the duty for the office holder in each party to recommend the name of a possible appointee where vacancies exist, and final selection will be made by the central committee of each party. Voters will select office holders at the next committeemen election in April of 1966. Little Miss Peanut To Crown New Title Holder illlll HOLLY PALM BACH We talked with Supervisor Walter Dean this week, and he spoke with enthusiasm and optimism on the future of the~x newly formed tri-county organization to study and act on problems affecting them. The major aim of the group, through representatives to be appointed in the very near future, is the improvement of the Fox river and Chain O'Lakes area. However, the problems which come before them are expected - to be confined not only to flood control, sewage and pollution study, but also zoning, new Federal Highway 201, and many others. At a recent meeting, a representative from the Wisconsin Agriculture department read a report from the Army Corps of Engineers, recommending that for best results, the problems of algae, pollution and flood control should have a start in their solution as far north as Waukesha county. Mr. Dean set forth another suggestion which met with the approval of representatives at the initial meeting, the inclusion of a representative of the South Eastern Wisconsin Plan commission and the North Eastern Illinois Plan commis^ sion. The McHenry county board has indicated its hearty support of the new organization and plans to name representatives at the July session. Later this frnonth--on the twenty-third -- the tri-county group will have 4ts next meeting. Asked if he thought the organization has the possibility of realizing results which were the aim of the recently defeated water conservancy district, Mr. Dean could only say optimistically that "he hoped so." Much, of course, depends on the sincerity of those who formed the organization to extert every energy toward Its success. They luive a great deal in their favor, not the least being common problems which now exist, or are almost sure to beset the three counties in the years ahead. Maybe this new group, covering an extensive area, can gain through united strength the backing necessary to realize their goals. Dr. Leonard Pawlikowski, general peanut chairman for the Kiwanis Club, has announced the appointment of the various sub-chairmen. Tony Pintozzi is co-chairman of the general committee and is also in charge of man power. Virgil Pollock is the Little Miss Peanut chairman, Roland A. Herrmann is business underwriting Ghairman, and Anthony Corcoran is publicity chairman. The Little Miss Peanut contest will be held Tuesday, evening, July 14, at 8:30 p.m. at the American Legion home. The entries for the contest close at midnight, July 11. Application blanks may be secured from Virgil Pollock, 3412 W. Elm st„ JMcHenry, or can be found .elsewhere in this edition. Contestants must be between 6 and 8 years of age, and have not reached their ninth birthday by Sept. 25 of this year. A gift will be given to each giri entering the contest and there will be prizes for the winner and the two runner-up entries. The girls are judged on poise, personality and pertness. This contest is neither a beauty contest nor a talent contest. Everyone connected with the affair looks forward to it as being one of the. finest. of the year. Last year's winner was Miss HoHy Palmbach, now 7 years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Palmbach of 5802 W. Clover, McHenry. UNION GIRL IS NEW COUNTY DAIRY PRINCESS Pretty Connie Rudsinski, 17- year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rudsinski of Union, was named McHenry county dairy princess before a crowd of more than 300 which gathered at the Methodist church in Harvard Tuesday evening. The young lady, who stands 5 feet 5 inches tall, is a 1964 graduate of Marengo high "school and will enter the--University of Illinois in t)tfe school of business administration next fall. . Runner-up was Jane Peterson, 18, daughter of Mr. and •Mrs. Eric Peterson of Hebron. Miss Rudsinski was sponsored in the contest by the Federal Land Bank of Woodstock. HOLIDAY LEGION CARNIVAL WILL SUNDAY Spectacular Display Of Fireworks T© Be Shown Last Night Wednesday evening, July 1, marked the opening of the annual Legion-sponsored, five-day Fourth of July carnival on the Legion grounds. This was kiddies' night, with reduced rides for all. The annual summer festival is scheduled to continue throughout the long holiday weekend, closing on Sunday, July 5. The carnival will open at 7 o'clock/Thursday and Friday evenings, and probably late on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Lloyd Scharf, vice-commander of The Legion this year, is general chairman of the 1964 /event. A large variety of rides are featured, including a merry-goround, ferris wheel, tilt-a-whirl, dodge-'em and paratrooper. Country Store A lunch stand and country store will be under management of Lydia Fenner, newly elected president of the auxiliary. The store will feature all home-made litems, including baked goods, handicraft, preserves, etc. The store will be open Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. The auxliary also announces a special attraction, a stand where charcoal portraits will i>e made. Highlight of the weekend festivities will be a spectacular fireworks display on Sunday, July 5, about 10 p.m. THE MCHENRY 1FSERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE IMS*. Volume 90 -- No. 9 -- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. JULY 2. 1964 McHenry Crowns A 20 Pages -- 10c Per Copy. Boy Narrowly Escapes Death A young Chicago boy, 5-yearold Michael Boykin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Boykin, had a narrow escape from drowning at Fritzsche's Estates last Sunday. The lad had been in the water with a life preserver, and later was riding on an inflated rubber toy in about 10 feet of water. He fell, and screams of others in the area attracted members of the Streamwood Fire department, who were enjoying a picnic nearby. One of them dived into the water from a raft floating off shore, and after several unsuccessful attempts reached Michael and brought him to shore. Department members worked for thirty minutes with oxygen and a resuscitator which they had brought along, and finally were successful in restoring breathing to the boy. He was taken to McHenry hospital for treatment, but was improving nicely on Wednesday. Anyone moving into the McHenry high school district during the summer may register any week day between the hours of 8:30 and 4 p.m. in the school office on Green street. CONFIRM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SUBDIVISION Judge James Cooney last Tuesday confirmed the special assessment roll made by H. Walter Anderson, assessing officer for the McHenry township board of local improvements, in connection with road and street improvements in Sunnyside Estates Unit No. 5 subdivision. One resident of the area who had previously filed an objection to his assessment, appeared to withdraw it prior to the final hearing. The assessment will be payable in ten installments. A referendum was held some time ago in Sunnyside Estates, at which time property owners approved proceeding with the improvements through these assessments. Action on the roads is being accomplished through new legislation which passed in Springfield last year. Prior to that time it was necessary for organizations within the subdivisions to take their own action In making such improvements. The new law, which gives legal backing to the collection of the assessments, is believed a much more effective manner of accomplishing the various programs. Men Of Brass Browne State VFW SeniorDrun And Bugle Cliampbns TOWNSHIP ASC COMMITTEEMEN TO BE ELECTED Local farmers are reminded that community elections of agricultural stabilization and conservation farmer committeemen will soon be taking place. A special effort is being made to secure the greatest possible (Continued on Page 8) Fire Company Names OSilcets At a recent meeting of the firemen of Company I, the officers for the new year were installed. Glenn Peterson and Hilary Rodenkirch will serve as captain and secretary, respectively, the same positions they held last year, and Harry Conway is the new lieutenant, replacing Thomas Diedrich. Captain Peterson stated that according to a new set of bylaws recently adopted by the men, all previous committee appointments would expire and effective i*jmediately, the following positions and appointments would be in effect: John J. Shay was appointed director of public relations and committees include entertainment, Marty Conway, chairrr^n, assisted by A1 Phannenstill; purchasing, Robert Hansen, chairman, assisted by Thomas Diedrich and Gary Gough; fire prevention, Jack Powers, chairman, assisted by Harry Conway, 12th ni^ht after Christmas; Harry Conway, chairman, assisted by Harry Mueller; water fighting, Henry Buch, assisted by Glenn Peterson; bowling, George Rodenkirch, chairman. The firemen of Company I are stationed at McHenry and are part of the McHenry Township Fire Protection district. At present, there are openings for five men on the department. Interested individuals should contact firemen for information. The Men of Brass drum and bugle corps returned to the city of their most memorable tri umph last Saturday night when they Were-crowned. 1964 state VFW senior drum and bugle corps champions of Illinois at Springfield. Last year the corps, performing as the Red Devils, took first prize at the state fair in that city. The fact that there were no other seniors- in competition somewhat dimmed the challenge. However, according to Steve Dupre, publicity agent, since the MOB had already soundly trounced last year's champs, the Maywood Rebels, twice this year, the corps feels it is a complete and total victory. New Challenge The lack of senior competition has now put the corps in the position of having to chase the top junior corps on a score basis only. Saturday night they pulled within 5% points of the many times national champions, The Cavaliers. Dupre also pointed out that since the absence of competition gave the MOB the championship by merely going on to the field, it again points up the tremendous pride that the corps takes in itself, its sponsor in the community it represents. During the afternoon of July 4 the MOB will parade in Mount Prospect. In the evening they will appear at Sportsman's Park. Beth Glysing, 16, Statuesque Blonde Beauty, Chosen To Reign Over July Fiesta Day Activities ,:i8 tW- • £ • w * ; 'jiff|!::i riffiw. r ..i, VM IS Plan to attend Fiesta Day festivities in McHenry July 19. 1 m::r Ml illlll-ilffic liiaiilii Rudi J. Photo With ten inches separating petite Linda Watson, 1963 Fiesta Day queen, from the new title holder, statuesque Beth Glysing, the lat'ter was seated for the crowning cere* mony. Lovely, blonde Miss Glysing^ who w ill reign over the Sunday, July 19, festivities in McHenry, was selected by three judges in competition conducted last Monday evening in the V.F.W. clubhouse. Chrys Levesque and Kathy Barrows were named to her court* Chaplain Presented Unit Award In France Word has been received that Chaplain (Captain) John L. McGowan, formerly assistant pastor at St. Patrick's Catholic church, McHenry, has been presented the U.S. Air Force outstanding unit award at Laon AFB, France. Chaplain McGowan received the award as a permanent decoration for helping the 66th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing achieve an exceptionally meritorious rating. MENTAL HEALTH GRANT Included among more than $3 million in grants awarded by the state to community merttal health programs and day programs for the mentally retarded in Illinois for the, fiscal year starting July 1, is $42,000 for the Mental Health Center of Mc Henry County. FRIDAY CONCERT WILL FEATURE VOCAL SOLOIST Mrs. Jean Wiles and the many others "Who assisted in the Fiesta Day queen contest are to be congratulated on their handling of a very well conducted competition. Every effort was made to accommodate the largest crowd ever to witness this annual event. Queen Beth Glysing can now look back with a smile on a very diffici/lt week preceding the fudging. The first disappointment came little rpore than a week previous when she (('oniiuui'd t>» Page o/ m presented ALDERMAN JOS. ETTEN CiiairiiKiis i'i»nsuttt«*4t Dedieat iop. program Rudi J. Photos in city nark Friday evenings PAI L R. YANDA Guest Rand Director A highlight of the Friday evening, July 3, concert of the McHenry stage band will be the appearance of Jo Tatge, who will sing "Chicago" and "Rock- A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody". Miss Tatge has performed with the band many times and has numerous fans among the weekly audiences. Director Stan Vycital announces that the band will in elude among their selections, "Pink Panther", "Hello Dolly", "I Miss You So", "Sunday Morning", "Night Train", "The Singin' Shepherd Blues" and "Sax Appeal". Last Friday evening's dedication of the new band shell brought out probably the largest crowd ever to hear a local concert. Fred Meyer acted as master of ceremonies. Mayor Donald Doherty gave the welcome, Alderman Joseph Etten spoke of his work as chairman of the band committee, and Adele Froehlich gave a brief history of the band. Paul R. Yanda, former director of the band, was introduced and conducted the first selection of the evening. ASK CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AREA PROPERTY A petition has been filed before the county zoning board of appeals for Bernard J. and Esther Peschke, requesting a conditional use permit to remove mineral deposits and have the authority for the mining, loading, screening, crushing, washing and storage of sand and gravel and to erect equipment necessary to the operation. The property is located on the south side of Rt. 120, about two miles east of McHenry. A hearing will be held Wednesday, July 8, at 3 o'clock in the city hall. Drive carefully over the July Fourth holiday. - Beth Glysing, -16r a status esque blonde beauty from Griswold Lake, is the new 1964 Fiesta Day queen. She was selected from a field of eigh* teen contestants to reign over McHenry's big summer festival Sunday, July 19, and to be entered in thp county fair queen contest in August. » Beth, who proudly wore1'* tJJC No. 13 and defied ,the super* stitions which surround it, is the daughter of Mr. and Airs. Kenneth Glysing of 1302 W. Northeast Shore Drive, McHenry. She is 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighs 135 pounds and is a natural blonde. She was crowned by the 1963 queen, petite Linda Watson of McCullom Lake, who found it necessary to rise to her full 5 feet 1 inch to place the crown on Beth's head. Miss Glysing also received a dozen roses from the V.F.W. auxiliary, sponsoring organization. a beautiful trophy from the Fiesta Day committee, and will attend the ' New York World's Fair with her mother, a gift from businessmen in the area. Runners-Up First runner-up was Chrys Levesqu£, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Levesque 6{ 3011 N. Spring road, McCv|lloni Lake, and second was Kathy Barrows, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Barrows of 1106 S. Hilltop, McHenry Shores. Both received roses and a trophy. Beth, who will be a senior in the local high school next fall, appeared in a bathing suit and a formal of her own making. The first was a brown, one piece suit, and the formal was of iridescent apricot embroidered taffeta, styled sleeveless with full skirt of her own design. The new queen is interested in beauty culture and fashion designing, and plans to choape one of these as a career after graduation. Her hobbies include sowing, music and athletic endeavors. She plays the organ and HiligH both in St. John's Lutheran rhurch choir. She also swi|||^ and enjoys water and utttM'. skiing. Her summer is weft (Continued on Pau:c 8) it: