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^ <** ^ il:- Volume 90 -- No. 14 -- 3 Sections "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 187&" McHENHY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. AUGUST 6. 1964 Mlliv 28 Pages -- 10c Per Copy AUGUST DOLLAR DAYS NOW IN PROGRESS While most of us complain regularly that life is progressing at too fast a pace, few of us are doing much to slow it down. Consider the merchants. During our recent vacation which occurred before the middle of July, we were more than a little surprised to find nothing but warm winter dresses highlighting window displays in most stores. Any desire to purchase something to tide us through the ninety-plus temperatures still remaining, departed with this reminder that we should be getting ready for fall. Back-to-school signs are also with us, and have been for some time. Unpleasant as they may be to adults, have you thought of the affect on the younger generation who must answer the bell? Now that we are up to September, through suggestion, someone will be sure to bring out the grotesque masks, the witches and goblin symbols so that we don't lose sight of the fact that Halloween will soon be with us. And almost simultaneously with this observance we will be called upon to watch for the fattening of the Thanksgiving turkey. Throughout all of these preparations, there will always be the continuing hints that Christmas is only a few short weeks away and it is wise to do our holiday shopping early so that we can see the old year out and properly welcome the new. All of this brings us half way to another birthday when we hav^e hardly admitted to ourself that only a month ago we passed another, increasingly difficult milestone on the road they call age. We're all foi- slowing down life a little, but no one has suggested a way and nobody has helped us even a little bit to accomplish It! There are many interesting, inspirational and rewarding experiences to be gained through writing for a newspaper. At the same time, there are those occasional times when any amoUnt of care and thought cannot provide both a result which we consider our duty and at the same time win the approval of a small segment of the reading public. Through the years we have learned, sometimes to our surprise, that what constitutes news to a particular person on one occasion may turn into something objectionable on another. The difference seems to be directly in relation to the individual's personal proximity to the situation. Every newspaper must set its own policies, and most of them try, sometimes in difficult situations, to fairly hold to their beliefs. The next time you are tempted to condemn, or even to say "That's great," why not stand off, look objectively at the situation and ask yourself,. "How would I feel if I were or were not personally involved?" 1 If you are as fair as most papers try to be, you may be surprised to find your answer may differ greatly from your first, snap judgment. We often hear of happy and elated new fathers, but topping anything in our neighborhood in many a year was the huge announcement in black ink which adorned an entire window at the Bob Adams home, corner of Center and John, last Sunday noon. It read, "It's a Bpy!" Latest word, however, credits the artistic work to proud "Uncle" Donald Howard a neighbor. Hundreds of McHenry area folks will be attending the McHenry County Fair at Woodstock this weekend. This annual attraction continues to grow in quality, which accounts for its appeal to both adults and young tolks. The fair is an inspiration, if for no other ^reason than to view the outstanding accomplishments of the youth of our county. The entries of 4-H young men and women represent not the work of a few talented persons but weeks and months of preparation, study, (Continued on Page 8) County Fair Opens August 6 Expect Record Crowd To Other Fair Attractions ' 1 > •' •*> '.m YV1" ;"'- * '>111,.' fV "-fi, 'f V,fcv. LEIGH PERRY A crowd anticipated to run as high as 30,000 is expectied to attend this week's McHenry County Fair. A variety-packed program of entertainment, excitement and beauty will be offered fair-goers on opening nighf, Thursday, Aug. 6. i Feature attraction on the star-studded agenda will be the Miss McHenry County pageant. Eleven beauties from eleven ^McHenry county communities will appear before the judges in both formals and swim suits to determine the successor to Miss Shirley Sill, 1963 Miss McHenry County. Many fine prizes are being offered the candidates. Top prize is the right to compete in the Miss Illinois County F'air contest in January, 1965. The winner will also be a guest of the McHenry County Fair association at the 1964 Illinois State Fair. Free Grandstand Program Entertainment will include the vocalizing of Preston Mattix and the organ playing of Tom Pajak! Miss Dorothy Olbrich, genieral chairman f<Jl* the Miss McHenry County contest, reminds those planning to attend that the grandstand gate is free and that last year an overflow crowd attended. Starting time this year will be 8 p.m. The fashion show will include seven models, including Gail Marquart, 1962 Miss McHenry County. Other models will include Patricia Hogan, Toni Higgins, Midge Olbrich Roach, Margene Losee, Kathy Hinner and Chris Levesque. The Miss McHenry County contest is sponsored by the McHenry County Fair.. Sixty percent of the scoring will be based on beauty. Eleven Candidates The eleven Miss McHenry County candidates drew for positions, and this is how they will appear before the grandstand audience: 1, Leigh Perry, 17, Miss Wonder Lake; 2, Na- BETH GLYSING Fires In Area Cause Damage McHenry firemen were called out several times this past week to extinguish flames which caused varying amounts of damage. The greatest loss was to the car of John Roper of ^Iarine Drive, McHenry, which caught fffftr -or t-fncorn road. Capt. Glenn Peterson of Company I reported that Roper's car had stopped and when he attempted to start it the vehicle backfired and then caught on fire. The auto was a complete loss. Another fire occurred at the Frank Moran home, 1812 Orchard Lane, Orchard Heights, resulting from fumes igniting when a power lawn mower was filled with gasoline in the basement. Firemen report about $25 in damage to the mower and smoke damage to the home. At 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon, firemen were called to the Clifford Eder residence at 4802 W. Park View, McCullom Lake, where a short in the wiring caused damage only to the wiring itself. A grass fire on the Henry Kawa property, 1602 N. Meadow Lane, Lakeland Park, brought volunteers to that community on Friday, but there was no damage reported. Thieves Take Television Set A portable television was stolen from the living quarters of the Mc&enry School of Beau-' ty Culture late Monday evening. Probably without the knowledge of the intruders, the time was pinpointed at 10:48 p.m., the minute when they removed the television and in doing so also unplugged an electric clock on the same extension cord. The burglars seemed to have been frightened by the unexpected appearance of the owner, Mrs. Alice Marie Leuth, for they left hurriedly through a rear door. A large fan and a radio placed near the door, apparently for removal, indicated the sudden departure. McHenry police were notified and in turn, called the sheriff's office, who came here to take fingerprints. t MAN STRICKEN WHILE ENSOUTE TO CITY SUNDAY Theodore Worts, 72, of Elgin, enroute to McHenry to visit relatives, was found ill in his car on Rt. 31, near the Farrft House tavern, last Sunday ever ning. He was removed to McHenry hospital, where his condition was reported as fair in mid-week. Worts had eaten in the tavern earlier in the day, and complained of not feeling well. He apparently accepted the suggestion to rest in his car. A bartender at the tavern found him still in the vehicle at 7:25 p.m., breathing with difficulty. An ambulance was called, Siid Woi^'Was removed to the hospital. REGISTRATION Anyone not yet registered for McHenry high school is asked to do so Thursday or Friday of this week between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the school office. McHENRY GIRL CANDIDATE FOR 4-H FAIRJJEBI Dorothy Curran Among Finalists In Field Of Eighteen McHenry has one entry among the candidates for 4-H <jueen of the County Fair. She is lW-year-old Dorothy Curran, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James DOROTHY CURRAN Curran of 207 S. Curran road. - Miss Curran was among eighteen young ladies who qualified for the preliminary judging which narrowed the field to five. Candidates must be 15 years of age and have been judged a county outstanding member fit least two years. A special 4-H committee interviewed the candidates and selected the five queen and five king finalists. The new title holders will be announced Friday evening in a McHenry County Fair Events Thursday, August 6 9:00 a.m. -- Baton Twirling Contest 8:00 p.m. -- Miss McHenry County Judging Friday, August 7 1:30 p.m. -- Tractor Pulling Contest 7:30 p.m. -- Parade of Livestock Champions 9:00 p.m. -- 4-H Home Economics Dress Revue, Sharethe- Fun Program and 4-H King and Queen Crowning. Saturday, August 8 9:00 a.m. -- Junior Olympics Noon '-- 4-H Horse Show 2:00 p.m. -- Pony Pull Contest 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. -- Thrill Drivers Performance on Track. Sunday, August 9 9:00 a.m. -- Junior Horse Show 1:30 p.m. -- Harness and Quarter Horse Races 7:00 p.m. -- Western Horse Show Council Approves Change In Police Radio Swstem (Continued on Page 8) icounfs Aid Men World War I Vets Host To District (Continued on Page 8) The McHenry Barracks of the Veterans of World War I will meet Thursday evening, Aug. 6, In the Legion home. This organization of former servicemen, now numbering close to 100, is looking forward to the role of host to the district meeting on Sunday, AiSg. 9, at 2 o'clock at the Legion home. Harry Lock of the local barracks is the newly installed junior vice-commander of the district. Brass Capt i es 0i@r Week d Competing in record breaking temperatures last weekend, two McHenry drum and bugle corps emerged state champions. They were the popular Men of Brass, senior corps, and the Viscounts, a junior unit. On Saturday, both organizations travelled to Hanson Park stadium in Chicago as representatives of the local Legion Post 491 for the contest. Iri the morning preliminaries, the Viscounts placed seventh out of eighteen corps in one branch of the competition with a score of 68.50. The Men of Brass took first place in the senior contest. Following an afternoon of relaxation, both McHenry musical units returned to Hanson stadium in evening. At this time the Viscounts presented an exhibition and received the Sons of the Legion state flag. In the senior state finals, the Men of Brass scored 71.31 to be declared title holder for 1964- 65. The Kewanee Black Nights placed second. During the day, the Legion junior auxiliary units, the Viscounts and Vi-Kettes, placed second and fifth, respectively, in the color guard show which took place in the Naval armory on the lake front. There were nine color guards in competition. / After spending the night in the city, the Viscounts went into the Chicago Loop to take part in the Legion parade. The Men of Brass led the 2nd division, with the Viscounts close behind. On Sunday evening the Viscounts were in competition in Waukegan and took second place in that contest. ESTA SUCCESS IS REPORTED 10 C OF € BOARD Mew Brochures To Be Available Late In August A report presented to board members of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce at their monthly meeting held Tuesday noon, indicated a successful Fiesta Day. Net receipts were said to be approximately $2,200 as the result of the popular Drum Corps Magic show in the evening. Exact figures will be made known very soon. Proceeds of the event are used for the Viscounts travelling fund. Vern Thompson, who heads the brochure committee, has seen the first proof on the new booklets which will soon be available. A total of 10,000 will be printed, containing maps, pictures and general information of interest to new residents, industry, travellers, etc. The books will be printed late this month. Discuss Highway Some discussion took place concerning the new Federal Highway 201, and it was reported that work may begin within the next year. Board members were somewhat disturbed over a request from the state that the Dollar Day signs hanging over the highway at the entrances to the city be taken down. Action was said to have been necessitated because of a letter sent to the state by an unidentified motorist who was inconvenienced when one of the Fiesta Day banners fell. A check with the state Highway department revealed nothing illegal about such banners as long as they meet specific height requirements. The board intends to investigate further to avoid any In the absence of Mayor Doherty at the regular meeting of the City Council Monday night, Alderman William J. Bolger was selected as Mayor Pro Tem. This being the first meeting of the month, reading of reports and reading of bills for payment approval were a part of the order of business. Following a previous explanation at a regular meeting, the Council approved changes in the police radio system to conform with changes" made in the county sheriff's office. Because of interference in sending and receiving radio messages, the change was made and municipalities wishing to maintain the service seem to have no other choice. Old radios will be traded in and replaced. Several cities have made the change at this time. Theodore Miller appeared before the Council regarding extension of water service from Elm street along Freund avenue. A question of ownership of a strip of land along the roadway appears to be the stumbling block. The city feels that it would be best to construct a large enough main to provide for further extension of service, but will not participate in the cost until the question of ownership is determined. It is expected that the problem will be resolved this week on a fair basis. SERVE ON CARRIER Special concern has been noted this week for McHenry servicemen in the vicinity of Viet Nam. Word was received Wednesday morning that James Doran of Kane avenue and Edward "Butch" Stacknick of McCullom Lake are aboard the U.S.S. Ticonderoga, the aircraft carrier from which planes are being sent following the attack on the U. S. Destroyer Maddox. EXPECT RECORD WEEKEND SALES ON DOLLAR DAYS Thirty-Four Area Businessmen Are Participating McHenry's first three-day Dollar Days will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 6 through 8, and are expected to attract record crowds to city stores this weekend. Thirty-four business firms are participating in the special sale days, sponsored in cooperation with the McHenry Chamber of Commerce. Stores taking part include Duraclean Rug> Cleaning, Reddi's Pets, Nye Drug, McHenry State Bank, Roth Shoes, Buss Ford Sales, Rudi J. Studio, Marie's Specialty Shop, Riverside Retail Outlet, Hornsby's, The Fashion S h o p p e , Creative Workshop, Ace Hardware, McHenry County Well & Pump, Tones Music Store and Jepsen Tire Co. Also the McHenry Plaindealer, McGee's Store for Men, Gladstone's Department Store, The Toddler Shop, Ernie's Sport Center, Vycital's Hardware, The Casual Shoppe, Agatha Gifts and Candies, Coast-to- Coast Store, Northern Propane Gas Co., White's Men's Shop, Lakeland Paint Spot, Genevieve's, Gies Shoes, McHenry Co. Import Motors, Carey Appliance, Inc., Ben Franklin Store and Bolger's Drug Store. Open At 8:30 a.m. All stores have decided on a uniform opening time of 8:30 a.m. each day. The closing time has not been specified but will probably be in accord with the usual policy of the individual stores. For several days, residents; of the area have been making note of the outstanding sales items found in the 15,000 circulars which have reached local homes. These are in addition to the 5,000 supplements which are a part of this issue of the Plaindealer. Dollar Days are especially popular at this time of year, providing an opportunity to stock up on needed items for seasonal or year 'round use. The sale days also allow merchants to clear shelves for new fall merchandise. If the. three-day sale is successful, it may be continued under the extended length of time next year. future trouble in this line. A1 Stowell was introduced as a new board member replacing Jerome Kalk, who resigned when he moved from the state. Going . . . Going . . . Gone / - - - For Progress Sidewalk superintendents were out in great numbers last Thursday as the sixty-year-old home at 1305 N. Green street fell victim to a* wrecking crew. The destruction was all in the name of progress, for the property will soon become a new parking lot for the McHenry State Bank. The residence, constructed soon after the turn of the century by Albert Howe, prominent McHenry builder of his day, was sold to Mik«' and Kathryn Worts and remained in the family until the property was acquired recently by the bank. The last to occupy the home whs Rose Worts Bell. Rudi J. Photos Workmen found the task of tearing down the building difficult but interesting. Cables were carried through the building so that it could be pulled over, but the workmanship of 1900 was found to be so secure that the boards broke before the nails pulled out. The entire procedure took more than two hours. Models Chosen For Style Show Fourteen adult models will don the latest in fall and winter fashions next week Wednesday, Aug. 12, before an anticipated record crowd at the annual style show-luncheon sponsored by St. Mary's Home and S c h o o l s o c i e t y . T h e e v e n t , twenty-seventh to be presented by the church group, will be held in the V.F.W. clubhouse at 12:30 o'clock. Models include Mesdames Vale Adams, Fred Wahl, Royal Bernier, William Davidson, Chris Jepsen, Phil Mangold, Karl Fredricksen, Robert Omerza, Albert Horn, Harry Eckland and Larry Lund and Misses Sahdy Spohr Ronee Sommers and Colleen Mahoney. The revue will feature fashions to be worn from dawn to dark, for women of all ages. A preview note is that sapphire blue and emerald green seem to be the key colors in this year's fall wardrobe. Tickets may be purchased in advance from Mrs. Fred Meyer and Mrs. John Herdrich, or <at the door on the day of the luncheon. Shriners' Trip For Children Planned Local McHenry Shriners are taking children between the ages of 8 and 12 years to Tabala Shrine circus at Rockford on Friday, Aug. 14. Busses will leave the cily park at 6 p.m. and will return there about 11 o'clock that night for parents to stop for the children. The Shrine requires permission from J he parents before they may make the trip. A parent must state his or her name, address and phone number and give the child's name and age. Requests should be sent to P. O. Box 325, McHenry, no later than Aug. flfcr v &!