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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 27 Aug 1964, p. 8

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! Section One -- Page Eight THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Thursday* August 27, 1964 Musin' & Meanderin' (Continued From Page 1) it necessary to issusue tax anticipation warrants as a result. For instance, take the collection for 1963, which was 94.26 per cent of the levy of $775,387.27 in High School District 156. The loss of almost 6 per cent made an actual dollar loss of approximately $46,- 500. This year of 1964, no money had been received as late as the twentieth of August since tax bills were not due until Sept. 1. It costs a good deal to teach 4,500 students of all ages their 'readinY 'ritin' and 'rithmetic, plus the innumerable other subjects necessary to a top rate education today. With a whole new world of knowledge opening to us through progress made on travel to the moon, it seems safe to assume that the cost of education will become even greater in the years ahead. Some of us who did our learning in the small classrooms of twenty-five years ago or more, can't help but wonder sometimes how the same minds can grasp and retain the vast knowledge which comes their way today. The fact that more emphasis is being placed on top scholarship than ever before, and the keen interest shown by a high percentage of high school people to further their education, should be heartening to those of us who must "foot" the bills. A strong educational system Is giving greater strength to an already great nation. We may grumble now and then, but a little thought given to the benefits we receive may make the giving less painful. The July Fourth holiday seems hardly a memory as fall approaches, but at least thirty Illinois residents have not forgotten the sufferings they endured in spite of legislation enacted to outlaw fireworks. Fortunately, there is a growing awareness in a state of 10 million people of the dangers of the practice, for no one was killed and only the thirty injured. Nevertheless, some of these injuries were serious. One seven- year-old boy suffered the loss of an eye from the explosion of a cherry bomb which someone had labeled "fajte". Four other children each had a severely damaged eye but some sight could be saved. Seven others lost fingers or hands and one even lost an arm up to the elbow just from lighting firecrackers. he fact that the purchase of fireworks illegal in Illinois can be made just over the state line each year, provides more of a problem to those of us in the extreme northern part of the state. An even greater danger, they say, is the increasing number of teen-agers crippled or killed by making their own explosives throughout the year. The highway will probably remain as the No. 1 trouble spot for many years to come. But this doesn't iffean that we can't also be using some common sense and care to eliminate other tragic accidents. K.A.F. CECIL BALLOWE, BUSMESS MAN, DIES AT AGE 51 (Continued from Page 1) Bus Drivers association. He leaves his widow, Shirley; two sons, Thomas in the U. S. Marines at Camp LeJeune. N. C., and Timothy with the U. S. Army at Fort Knox, Ky.; a daughter, Theresa, at home; and a brother, Kenneth, of Chicago. His parents and six brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at 11 o'clock Monday morning at the Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home, with Rev. Ernest C. Carder of the Community Methodist church officiating. Burial was in McHenry. ELDERLY WOMAN LOSES LIFE IN GRISWOLD LAKE Motorists Hurt In Accidents (Continued from Page 1> ka, 6, and Deborah Popelka, 8, of Spring Grove, passengers in the cars. Helfritch was cited for failure to yield the right of way. A car driven by Lawrence P. Wenkel of 4213 E. Wonder Lake road struck a tree and a sign when the driver lost control as he approached the intersection of Rt. 31 and Mc- Cullom Lake road at 6:15 Tuesday morning. Wenkel told sheriff's police he was nearing the highway, driving east on McCullom Lake road, when he dropped his cigarette lighter. As he leaned over to pick it up, the car travelled into the opposite lane and off the road. Train Hits Truck The driver of a tractor escaped injury early Monday morning when his vehicle was struck by a south-bound North Western train near Richmond. William C. Grafton of Union, Miss., said he had parked his trabtor-trailer across the street from Arnold May Builders driveway over-night. As he drove the load of lumber across the track to the firm, he looked up to see the train approaching from the north. The trailer was struck and the lumber strewn along the tracks. Cars driven by Pasquale Purrazzo of Elmwood Park and Carl M. Danforth of Milwaukee, Wis., collided on Rt. 12, at the Spring Grove road intersection, last Sunday afternoon. Danforth and a passenger, Terry Wolfgram, 8, of Richmond were treated at McHenry hospital. Purrazzo was cited for passing at an intersection. Michael J. Purvey of Crystal Lake escaped with minor injuries when his car left Barreville road, just south of McHenry, and struck a culvert, damaging Northern Illinois Gas company valves. The accident, which occurred early Saturday, caused damage to the car, which continued 300 feet before hitting a tree and breaking a utility pole. Purvey, who said he fell asleep while driving, was blamed for failure to have his car under control. The right front of a car belonging to Leo J. Legler of Rt .1, Ringwood, was damaged last Friday as the vehicle struck a bridge on Barnard Mill road. Other Accidents An accident occurred at the intersection of Spring Grove and Ringwood roads, north of Johnsburg, this past week, resulting in no injuries. The crash involved cars driven by Earl J. Kitchen of Midlothian and Leonard Szarek of McHenry. Kitchen was driving east on Ringwood road and told police he stopped at a sign and was hit by the south-bound Szarek vehicle. The latter told authorities the other car drove in front of his auto. A car driven by Sharon Conner of Spring Grove struck a garage, resulting in minor damage to the car within, at the home of Gust Nelson on State Park road, Spring Grove. There were no injuries. Van Buren drew no salary while serving as President -- he took the full $100,000 on retirement from office. NEW EXCHANGE STUDENT FROM SPAIN ARRIVES (Continued from Page 1) ernment police service in Madrid. Both brothers are older, Francisco, 22, who is studying highway and bridge engineering, and Juan, 19. a student of motor and car repair in a military school. In Madrid, Tony attended the Institute de Ensenanza Media "Cervantes" educational institution. Upon graduation he hopes to study in the field of electro-communications. In this connection, one of his favorite hobbies is working on electronic devices such as small radio sets. Tony is an avid reader and especially enjoys daily newspapers and technical magazines, in English, which he speaks quite well. In Spain he listened daily to the radio, tuning in the Voice of America in order to keep posted on the daily news and at the same time to become better acquainted with the language. Activities In Spain In Madrid, he belonged to a government organization for young people, the activities of which were similar to the Boy Scouts in this country. Other hobbies included soccer and swimming. He also hopes to become better acquainted with the sports of basketball and tennis while in McHenry. Favorite pastimes include dancing, the theatre and all kinds of music. The Carlsons speak enthusiastically of their "adopted son" and are looking forward to the school year ahead with Tony as a member of their family. They are especially high in their praise of the American Field Service, both for the good will it provides between the people of different countries and for the responsibility assumed by students in making the exchange of students possible. Mr. and Mrs. Carlson are especially happy that their own son, Tom, came up with the idea some months ago to make application for the student to stay at their home. PELL LAKE WOMAN KILLED IN CRASH OF CAR AND TRUCK Ella Prusick, 62, of Pell Lake, Wis., became the county's latest traffic fatality when she was killed in a two-vehicle accident near Richmond late Tuesday afternoon. The tragedy occurred at 4:15 o'clock, two miles west of the city on Rt. 173. Sheriff's police said Anthony Prusick, 66, driver of the car in which she was a passenger, turned into a driveway and then backed out and proceeded east. His car left the highway and went into a ditch. As the driver attempted to get back on the road his vehicle travelled across the rine and directly in front of a semi-truck driven by Ray Gruner, Jr., for the A & B Freight Lines, Rockford. Mrs. Prusick was pronounced dead on arrival at Harvard hospital, where Mr. Prusick is still hospitalized. Gruner escaped unhurt. Fewer than 300 students are studying Chinese on American campuses. HANS l@dy & Fender Complete Repairing & Painting Glass Installed -- 25% Discount 919 N. Front (Rt. 31) Phone 385-0356 An inquest into the death of Maria Waligura. 75, last Thursday resulted in a verdict of asphyxiation by drowning, with no determination whether it was accidental or suicide. The body of the McHenry woman was discovered about 12 feet from shore at Griswold Lake about 8:30 in the morning by Walter Gill, caretaker at Rimas lodge, on the lake. She had been reported missing from their home at 816 Rt. 176 earlier by her husband, Leontie. When he arose he found she had left the house. Mrs. Waligura was reported to have been confined to a mental institution at one time. The family had resided in this area for six years. Mrs. Waligura's body was taken to the Muzyka & Son funeral home in Chicago for last rites. BEAD XIIK CLASSIFIEDS Last week's ad should have read as follows-- & 1 JdHCt PACK 1IH liai Mill* SHEETS FILLER PAPER Ruled, 5-holes. Quality surface for pencil or ink. Compare at $1.00 66 HORNSBY'S 3814 W. Elm Street McHenry, 111. RESCUE SQUAD PLANS PURCHASE OF NEW TRUCK (Continned From Pop) 1) trained in both standard and advanced first aid, and so are well qualified to use their newest equipment. One of these pieces is a jet bandage splint of inflatable plastic, which can be slipped on the broken limb and inflated through the mouth. Another innovation is a bandage machine for the treatment of burns. First In County The Johnsburg squad is the first rescue organization to be formed in the county twelve years ago. On Aug. 28, 1960, they moved into their own building on Chapel Hill road, which was made possible, as are all other expenditures, through contributions. The squad is made up of fifteen regular members including one woman. The president is John Stone; vice-president, William J. "Bud" Meyers; secretary- treasurer, Richard J. Marshall: chief, Jerry Hettermann; assistant chief, Richard Rudolph; and captain, Richard Hiller. Other members include Elmer "Si" Meyers, Richard Frederick, Lee Marshall, Lloyd Oeffling, Bob Meyers, Jerry Wakitsch, Mary Hettermann, Carl Sallaz and Joe Jacques; also the chaplain, Fr. John Dording, and the telephone man, Ed. Hettermann. All of the men work on a voluntary basis without compensation. In the twelve years of their existence they have handled 2,394 emergency calls. The squad was formed primarily to serve Johnsburg and the Pistakee area, but they will also assist in the surrounding communities when the need arises. Their primary function is to assist at accidents and not as an ambulance service unless there is an urgent need for this assistance. SUCCESSOR TO GRAHAM WINS ENDORSEMENT Announcement was made this past week that John Green of Mundelein has been endorsed by the three Democration chairmen of Boone, McHenry and Lake counties to succeed the late Ted Graham of McHenry as nominee for state senator in the Nov. 3 election. Harold McKenney of Crystal Lake is McHenry county chairman. Others assisting in the selection were Allen Nelson of Lake county and John Bush of Boone county. Green has been a practicing lawyer in Mundelein since 1949. He received his LLB degree from DePaul university, Chicago, and his JD degree from John Marshall law school in that city. Atty. Green is serving at the present as magistrate of the Circuit court in Lake county's 19th judicial district and also as public administrator. off to school in Robin Hood shoes Guard your child's growing feet with the fit and quality of Robin Hood Shoes ... you'll send them off to school knowing their feet are well-protected. Robin, ® #/©© g3t Sh&os, 1246 N. (ireen St. McHenry PHOXK 3H.i-20»7 LAKEMOOR GIRL FINALIST FOR PEANUT CROWN Pert little Deborah Lynn Bellino, representing McHenry Wonder Lake Division 20, Kiwanis club, was one of three divisional finalists in the Little Miss Peanut finals sponsored by the Illiriois Kiwanis clubs, held last Saturday in Chicago. Dawn Sue Krocker of Irving Park-Kedzie was the winner, followed by Kathleen Ann Schachte of DesPlaines and Patricia Lynn Hoerber of North Shore as first and second runners- up, respectively. The other finalists were Marianne Schicca of Worth and Danna Kassander of New Trier. McHenry's talented and charming Miss Bellino, with her parents, sisters and brothers were escorted into Chicago by Kiwanis members Virgil Pollock. Dr. Leonard PawlikoWski, T o n y P i n t o z z i a n d R o n a l d Sherman. All contestants received a sightseeing tour of Chicago and of Lake Michigan, plus other prizes. The six charming finalists presented a difficult decision for the judges, who were Mimi Hines of the comedy team of Ford and Hines; Stewart Lewis of "Here's Geraldine"; Vern Whaley, Chicago photographer; Adrienne Donlon of the Chicago Daily News and Donna Jernigen of WBBM-TV. Phil Ford of the comedy team acted as master of ceremonies. WONPER LAKE COUPLE TO HEAD C F COUNTY DRIVE Over fifty volunteers will be assisting locally with the annu^ lpCystic Fibrosis fund drive Sept. 1 to 15. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Fuhrer, Wonder Lake, who lost their two children through C/F, are McHenry county chairmen. Proceeds from here go to the Chicago chapter for the care and research center at Children's Memorial hospital, Chicago. Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited disease which affects the lungs, the digestive system and the sweat glands. Plagued by abnormally thick mucus in the lungs, threatened constantly by respiratory infections, unable to digest and assimilate food properly, the child's life is maintained with constant care, e x p e n s i v e e q u i p m e n t a n d drugs. Ten years ago, few C/F children survived. The outlook today is brighter for research has improved methods of treatment. But more research is needed to seek a method of controlling the disease. READ THE CLASSIFIEDS CHARLES PARKER GOP CHOICE FOR JUDGE NOMINEE A first ballot vote of Republican precinct committeemen last week Wednesday evening resulted in a unanimous selection of Atty. Charles Parker of Woodstock as the G.O.P. nominee for McHenry county associate justice of the Circuit Court in the 19th district. When it became evident that Parker was the choice of committeemen, Karl Koch of Woodstock and Herbert Krenz of Crystal Lake asked that their names be withdrawn It was reported unofficially on Wednesday morning that the meeting scheduled for Tuesday eveing by the Democrats to name a nominee was not held due to failure to file intention with the state. Phone calls to a number of Demrocratic committeemen were unsuccessful in learning details. Whether or not the county population warrants a second justice under the new judicial law has not yet been determ i n e d . J u d g e J a m e s H. Cooney, now holding the associate justice position, will remain in that position WONDER LAKE CHURCH TO VOTE ON NEW PASTOR Pastor Thomas Johnson of Lemont, 111., prospective pastor of Nativity Lutheran church in Wonder Lake, will be in charge of the 7:30 o'clock devotional service next Sunday, Aug. 30. The service will be followed by a social meeting in which he will become acquainted with members of the church. The following Sunday, Sept. 6, immediately following the second service at 11 a.m., there will be a meeting of the congregation" to vote on the acceptance of the new pastor. Hearing Date Set For Youths Brendan Clove of 1509 N. Beach road, and William Boone of 1504 N. Richmond road, both of McHenry, are scheduled for a hearng in the Circuit court on Aug. 31 in connection with their apprehension by sheriff's deputies last week. Clove is charged with possession of liquor in a motor vehicle and Boone with disorderly conduct. Deputies said the youths were stopped in their car after making a disturbance in the Wonder Lake area. Two of four persons in the car escaped as police approached the auto. They found several bottles of beer. CLASSIFIEDS (Continued From Page 7) PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE RUMMAGE SALE CLOTHING -- APPLIANCES -- FURNITURE Friday & Saturday, Aug. 28 & 29 9 to 6 p.m. Both Days 3929 W. Main Street McHenry, 111. For the benefit of the VISCOUNTS DRUM and BUGLE CORPS 8-27-64 Wanted WOMEN BOWLERS Sign Up Now For WEDNESDAY NIGHT -- 8 P.M. LEAGUE at the PALACE RECREATION for information call 385-3539 8-27-64 GRAMS LAMP & shade studio now located at the Volo Discount Barn. Lamp shades recovered, any style, hard or silk. Route 120, Va mile west Route 12. Volo. Hours, open Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 385-3896. 8-27-64 HELPING YOU is OUR business SEE WHAT McHENRY PLAINDEALER classified department is doing for your business! 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