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- v ^ .v* 11f;, :•" ?3&£8 ? SS thM fii; • $W§M THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE *875" *'ll§:§|IH W.' Volume 90 -- No. 15 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1964 20 Pages -- 10c Per Cop? The deaths of two Lake county motorcycle - riding (youths near McHenry last week, tragic as it was, did not come as a complete- shock to motorists who have seen increasing numbers of such riders speeding along the highway this summer. More than a few of us have shuddered as the drivers of these unprotected vehicles sped past our car. It seemed inevitable that some day, maybe within our own community, tragedy would result. The inevitable has happened. Possibly this very unfortunate accident will instill some degree of fear into other drivers of motorcycles and encourage every safety measure as they ride the highways.' And this may be an opportune time to mention that the same thought has crossed our mind very often in regard to bicyclists. Their speed is not so great, but the riders are younger and with far more thoughts on the joy of living than on the hazards of the highway. In spite of repeated warnings and police instruction at various times on the proper use of bikes, youthful riders continue to w£ave in and out of traffic, ricj£ the sidewalks and almost unanimously ignore the traffic signals and rules which govern all vehicles on the road. Don't these youngsters mean enough to their parents that they insist on the proper use ~of "bicycles? Morn and dad" would never allow their child behind the wheel of a high powered car at 10 or 12 years old. Yet they allow these same children to drive, unprotected, amidst fast moving cars, defying Fate by violating every rule in the book. The state has carefully restricted the use of autos to those over 16 years of age, and then only after displaying a knowledge of how to drive. Putting uninstructed or careless children on bicycles amidst thousands of motorists on the road today would seem to be placing too much faith in the mental and physical stability of every driver. It only takes one slip behind the wheel of a car and one eager, unthinking bicyclist In the same location to spell tragedy. We were especially interested in an item which appeared in a neighboring paper this past week -- the Harvard Herald to be exact -- giving credit to the spirit and zeal of a young McHenry couple in refusing to give up in the pursuit of their beliefs. The young couple were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis and their belief was in Senator Goldwater. However, the praise they earned was not for the cause but for the quality of persistence which more of us would do well to emulate. The Davises have not yet seen their entire goal reached, but against the predictions of the majority six months and a year ago they and others like them emerged, through (Continued on Page 8) Old Lily Lake School, Familiar Landmark, To Go Ob Aucfem Block One of the community's most familiar landmarks, the Lily Lake school, will be sold at public auction next Saturday, Aug. 15, at 2 o'cloc^. Although it has not been used for school purposes for the last three years, it holds fond memories for several generations of youngsters who learned -4heir A, B, C's within the frarrie structure. The decision to sell the school and adjoining property was made at Uje Monday evening meeting of the board of School District 15. The Lily Lake school, named for the community which later became Lakemoor, was one of the last of the country schools to be closed in this community. Following consolidation, it became part of District 12 and served the lower grade pupils of that a^ea. The condition of the building, and the fact that cafeteria service could not be offered, prompted the board to discontinue its use a few years ago and the children were transferred either to Edgebrook or Hilltop. Reading Program Also at the Monday meeting, a report was given on the remedial summer reading program, attended by forty-five young people in need of special assistance. Both teachers -and parents--were -very -happyover results obtained in a successful program. Teaching contracts were awarded to Louis I. Behm, B. A. degree, eighth grade social studies; Mrs. Lois Gelzer, B. A. degree, seventh grade science and mathematics; Mrs. Norma Wacaser, B. A. degree, seventh grade science and mathematics; Mrs. Donna Steffen, B.A. degree, physical 'education at Edgebrook and Valley View. Vacancies still exist for second and third grade teachers at Edgebrook school. Bids for fuel oil for the 1964- 65 season were opened and the Hughes Oil company was awarded the contract at $.0849 per gallon. Approval was also given for the purchase and installation of a water heater for Edgebrook school cafeteria at a cost of $635. Therapist Report The 1963-64 speech therapist report was made known to members and it was considered to be very satisfactory at this time. Mrs. Verna Schlofner was employed as a part time secretary for Hilltop school and Mrs. Patricia Borcovan as part time secretary at Valley View school. The board is initiating this service for the first time this year in these two schools, which have growing enrollments. An additional secretary will also be employed to assist school nurses, the curriculum director, speech therapists and the school psychologist. There will be a meeting of the Clean Streams group on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 8 o'clock in the city hall. CHARLES PERCY, VISITS McHENRY AND COUNTY FAIR Governor Candidate Discusses Issues At Plaindealer Office Charles Percy, Republican candidate for governor of Illinois in next fall's election, paid a call to the Plaindealer office about 5 o'clock last Friday afternoon, enroute to the McHenry County Fair. Mr, Percy was optimistic CHARLES PERCY about the outcome of the election and related the results of a recent poll conducted for him, which coincided with newspaper polls. They gave the GOP contender 51 per cent in Cook county and between 2Vz to three-to-one in the suburbs. He reiterated a former pledge that one of his first concerns on becoming governor woul^/be to eliminate election frauds in Chicago. He explained a plan which included 10,000 poll watchers at the next election, to be followed by election reform laws. Mr. Percy expressed the belief that Chicago's mayoral post would transfer to the Republicans and nodded an affirmative answer when asked if he thought it might be accomplished as early as 1967. (Continued on Page 8) DEMOCRATS SET AUGUST 16 FOR FAMILY PICNIC McHenry county Democrats will have their family picnic at the American Legion grounds in Marengo on Sunday, Aug. 16. Joe Brock, Fox River Grove, is chairman for this family event. The picnic will begin at 9 a.m. County, state and national candidates will be present to visit with people from McHenry county. Among those who have announced plans to take part is John Clark Kimball, candidate for U. S. Congress. Band At Of Fricfrf Night Rudi J. Photo The McHenry stage band's saxophone section, composed of Jim Freund, left, Henry Saam, Eddie Wolowier, Albert Vales and Norm Hollander, will be featured in "Diggin* Roots" when the musical group plays an extra concert in the city park this week. Three sections of the McHenry stage band, the saxophones, trumpets and trombones, will be featured in special numbers when the band presents an added concert in the park Friday evening, Aug. 14, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The trombones will be heard in "Trombone Boogie" the trumpets in "St Louise Blues" and the saxophones in "Diggin' Roots". This ninth program has been, made possible by the recording industries trust fund in cooperation with the American Federation of Musicians, Local 48. UMNO C. OF C BROCHURES OF CITY AVMLABLE Pamphlets Give Early History And Present Facilities A total of 10,000 attractive and informative brochures came off the press this past week for the local Chamber of Commerce, all devoted to "McHenry, Gateway to the Chain O' Lakes Area." The brochures are designed to assist new residents, visitors,) travellers and any other per-l sons interested in learning! more about the community. }• The pamphlets give an early! history of McHenry as well as< relating pertinent information! on the present day community."; Facilities such as recreation,, schools, churches, medical^ clubs and organization&^ajid public services are outlined, a^ long with pictures. Page of Maps Of special importance is a full page of maps of the area which follow one numbering system. They represent a clear and a concise method of making a relatively easy identification of streets and specific locations. The brochure cover, which features a picture of one of the city's most popular recreational assets -- the Fox river -- also contains a clever description of the community which concludes with the words "Nothing is out of this world or stupenduois, just here and honest." One of the first to accept a copy, with pleasure, was" GubernatorialX! ahdidateCharles Percy when he visited the Plaindealer office last Friday evening. Copies are available through the C. of C. members. ^ MOTORCTOM ME IH CRASH ;TOF«w Vehicle Out Of Control Strikes Auto Head-On Two young motorcyclists, both from Lake county lost their lives in the collision of their vehicle and an auto on the evening of Aug. 5. They were Jonathan G. Brokaw, 18, of 382 S. Lake street, Grayslake, the driver, and Gregory Fischer, 15, of Rt. 1, Round Lake, a passenger. The accident occurred about 10 p.m. on Rt. 120, about two miles east of McHenry. JUDGE COONEY LOSES NOMINATION IN 19TH CIRCUIT The overwhelming strength of the Lake County Republican delegation to the 19th judicial circuit convention held at McHenry high school Monday night proved a formidable foe for the McHenry delegates. La Vein I) ix on was nominated to the November election on the second ballot and Mortimer Singer received unanimous acclaim when Fred H. Geiger withdrew his candidacy in favor of Singer. J. R. (Jake) Levesque, Republican chairman of McHenry county, opened the convention and then called for the pledge to the flag and invocation. He called for the nomination of a temporary chairman and secretary. Robert Milton, chairman of Lake county, and Marion Eilsborrow were so named, respectively. Their permanent election followed. /rhe purpose of the convention was to nominate judges for tnyo vacancies in the 19th judicial circuit and tQ transact her pertinent business. Following the naming of the necessary commttees, the rule was determined that delegates would be allowed one vote per per son ^-and not vote precinct strength. Four Nominated The names of the four candidates were placed in nomination with Barrister Harry Kinne of McHenry speaking in behalf of Judge James H. Cooney of Woodstock. His seconding speeches were made by Theodore Wickman and Howard Bieze. The names of Dixon, Geiger and Singer were also submitted^ The Lake county delegates constituted a strength of 111 and 271/500ths on the basis of population while McHenry Miss McHenry Runner-up For New Fair Queen From Crystal Lake (Continued on Page 8) (Continued on Page 5) Public Schools To Open Sept. 8 . The approach of ithe fall School term is evident with the frequent calls regarding the starting date which is Sept. 8. All high school freshman students will report for an afternoon session that day at 12:30 p.m. All public elementary school pupils will report at 1 o'clock the same day to their respective buildings. All high school and elementary school students will be in school for full sessions on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Registration dates will be Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 24 and 25, for high school and Wednesday, Aug. 26, for the grade schools. Complete information concerning these registrations will be carried in next week's issue. I A tentative budget in the amount of $2,030,520 was pre- j sented to the county board for study at the monthly meeting | held Tuesday of this week. The J figure marked a $53,810 rcduc-' tion over the '64 appropriation ; of $2,084,330. Action on the ordinance will be taken at the September j meeting. j Actually, expenses are ex- j pected to run higher next year according to the proposed budget, but the savings came through $150,000 set aside a i year ago for remodelling of the j court house. Only a small a- j mount of this has been spent. ' ^Adding to the expenses next year will be the salaries of two new office holders result in1-;, through a population increase : in the county. They are 1 he offices of auditor and recorder. Discussion took place over Sheriff Dowd's request to employ one more invest igat( )1* SO ' that his office might better keep watch over gambling in accordance with suggestions made in the recent investigation here. Another added expense will be the $10,000 to lie ( expended on a new radio s y s tem, since the old system was recently deemed to be out mod- , ed by the Federal Communications commission. Asks For Investigators State's Attorney Richard Cross has asked for two investigators in his department, also for the purpose of keeping closer watch over any illegal procedures in the county. Their employment would cost the county $10,000 annually. The above requests were giv- (Continued on Page 8) NEW LUTHERAN CHURCH TO BE BUILT IN CITY Construction, is expected to start about Oct. 1 on a new edifice for the American Lutheran church. It will be erected on sixteen acres purchased from Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Engdahl on south Green street. Five acres will be used for church purposes, and if the remainder of the property is not designated at some future date for expansion, present plans call for subdividing it. Rev. Mr. L. Myron Lindblon of Chicago, regional director of American Missions, made the announcement this past week. At the conclusion of his work with the local church, he will become a resident minister of the Lutheran church in Palatine. The new church is being formed to serve McHenry and the surrounding area. Details of the site purchase are expected to be completed within the next two weeks, after which plans will get underway for erection of the first unit of a four-unit building program. Long before the church building is finished, an experienced pastor will come to McHenry and assisted by a parish worker will visit homes in the community prior to the first service. Other congregations of the American Lutheran church have been established in Harrington. Waukegan and Libertyville, among other places in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Sites have also been purchased and plans are under way for other new churches. j||P|jPP m i mm Don Peasley Photo Judy Conley, petite Miss Crystal Lake, now reigns as Miss McHenry County following her coronation at the McHenry County Fair last week. From left, front: Edith Mc». Fadden, Miss Harvard; Beth Glysing, Miss McHenry; Judy Conley; Nanette Lockhart, Miss Woodstock; and Leigh Perry, Miss Wonder Lake. Back: Joe Baish, WREX-TV general manager; George Menard, WBBM-TV farm director; Shirley Sill, retiring Miss McHenry County; Betty Lou Taylor, director of fashion for Patricia Stevens, Inc., and Orion Samuelson, WGN-TV farm service director who was master of ceremonies. Baisch, Menard and Miss Taylor were judges for the pageant. Results Of vey Are Retail Me Shopper han When the regular monthly meeting of the retail merchants of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce was held Tuesday evening, one of the most interesting items of business was discussion of results of the recently completed shopper survey conducted late in July by twenty- eight students who were members of the marketing research team from Northern Illinois university, DeKalb. The businessmen feel that information learned through this consumer preference and evaluation study will be of great value in future planning. It was decided to send a copy of the survey to each member. A meeting is planned at some later date to have Dr. William J. Hendrickson, who headed -the study, come to McHenry to speak in detail concerning their findings. Dollar Days Success Dollar Days were discussed and it was the concensus of opinion that this was one of the best received sale periods ever held in McHenry. Various minor changes for the future were suggested by several members. Christmas promotion for 1964 came in for its share of attention and suggestions were presented for an improvement in decorations for the city's business sections. The lighted scenes so familiar to local residents were purchased several years ago to be used in different ways annually covering a five-year period. It has beer, suggested that changes be made this year to improve the general effect and promote the spirit of the season. Plan Student Examinations Necessary examinations are be:ng planned for local schools in the weeks, ahead. Physical and dental examinations for all boys participating in int.Mscholastic athletics will J be conducted at the McHenry Community high school on Friday. Aug. 21, in the boy's gym from S a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Payment of one dollar for the examination must be paid the same .day. Football insurance fee also will be collected the same day providing they have successfully qualified with a satisfactory physical examinat ion. Freshman boys participating in interscholastie athletics and all freshman girls entering the high school on Sept. 8, may report Monday. Aug. 21, at the school for a free physical and (Continued on Page ;>) THREE ATTAIN HIGH RATIMGS AT UNIVERSITY For outstanding scholarship in the University of Illinois college of engineering, 919 students have been cited on the dean's list and notice of their superior academic performance has been sent to their families. Listed from McHenry were Lambert B. Freund of 2916 N. Chapell Hill, James M. Koepke of 2415 Club road and William J. Winkel of James street, formerly of Court street. Those attaining the dean's list have maintained, during the past semester, an academic average of "B" or better. Miss Judy Conley, 19, of Crystal Lake was crowned Miss McHenry County last Thursday night at the 1964 fair in Woodstock. Both Beth Glysing of McHenry and Leigh Perry of Wonder Lake were among the five finalists, and Miss Glysing, in the last judging, was named second runner-up. Miss Conley continues her" reign as Miss McHenry County next week, attending the Illinois State Fair as guest of the McHenry Cotihty Fair association. She will also represent McHenry county in the Miss Illinois County Fair contest in January, 1965, top prize for her selection as Miss McHeniy County in a field of eleven beauties on opening night of" the McHenry County fair. Judy entered as Miss Crystal Lake, sponsored by the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce. She survived two judging tests to gain the plaudits and earn the applause of an overflow, crowd on opening night. Now Judy begins the wonderful year as the county's most outstanding beauty, and she performed several tasks last week immediately after her selection. fContinued on PagA 8) Mcrasy 4-H in High Honors es In County McHenry youths won high honors in competition at the County Fair last weekend. One of the top awards went to 12- year-old Peter Stilling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stilling of 1 Peter Stilling, 12, left, Harold Stilling, Jr., 14. and Rt. 31. McHenry, whose entry was judged junior champion in the 4-H class. In judging Friday morning, Peter won first place for his senior Holstein heifer and his brother, Harold, Jr., won second in the same class. Later, in competition with first place winners in all ages of heifers, his entry was judged junior champion and he was awarded a trophy. In competition with the winner in the cow class, Peter's entry was named reserve champion. Saturday, in open class competition under different judges, Harold, Jr.. won third and Peter was awarded fourth prize. Both will advance to the State Fair compel it ion. The boys are members of the Go Getters dairy 4-H club of McHenry and Crystal Lake. Other Winners The Busy Three 4-H club of McHeniy won other outstanding prizes in competition. Mike Eppers had the 4-H champion Hereford steer, Vicki Miller had the grand champion female and Ron Gelvin displayed the reserve champion Hereford steer. Richard Weingarf won blue i ibbons for h^s junior yearling heifers and for his junior heifer. At the Lake county fair the week pievious, Craig Miller showed the reserve gratld charftpion steer in open class, the reserve champion Hereford female and the grand champion Hereford bull. Cherry Valley Many winners were also noted among members of the Cherry Valley 4-H club. First places in daily went to I )wan:> Fell, Marvin Fell, Greg llerdrich and Pat McVeigh; vv.l h Mike McVeigh, second, and Mike Marchese, third. In beef, Dee Woody won two (Continuedaon Pu^e 8)