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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION 8INCE 1875* Volume 90 -- No. 23 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 1, 1964 22 Pages -- 10c Ptr MCHS Homecoming King And Queen Candidates Selected For Oct. 16-17 mm,... „• These handsome young men ana pretty young males were chosen by a vote or tne senior class as candidates for homecoming king and queen at McHenry high school this year. Front row of queen candidates, from left, Jill Johnston, Jeannie Jo Benoche, Lynn Reihansperger, Barb Albright and Kathy Thompson; back row, Paul Liebman. Tony Carmona, Jim DeVos, Wayne Hiller and Dick Bitterman. Two were not present when the picture was taken, Carol Watkins and A1 Casey. Folks who in the past have viewed the general election ballot printed in newspapers in its regular size will have to put on the specs prior to the Nov. 3 election this year. According to Secretary of State William H. Chamberlain, the actual size of the official ballot will be HY2 by 33 inches and newspapers which normally publish it in its correct size will be unable to do so in 1964. A legal opinion has been given to the effect that the law doesn't require doing an impossible act and for this reason publication of a smaller size ballot should be permitted. The election code calls for the list of nominations to be as near as possible in the form in which it shall appear on the ballot. In many cases, there will be a footnote explaining that the ballot will be larger and will be orange when received by the voter at the polling place. Petitions asking that the qiiestion of open housing be pt^c'ed on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election as a referendum advisory to the General Assembly have been filed. Time and time again we've given rather pointed reminders about the dangers of youngsters on bicycles, usually following a narrow escape when one darted in our path. This week a mother came into our office and asked if we might again bring the subject to the attention of parents whose children are flirting with injury and death every day as they ignore traffic signals and weave in and out among fast moving cars. This is net a novel situation in McHenry and outlying subdivisions, but it has been pointed out to us that in one larger, fast growing city in the Chicagoland area a real program of "bjcylce traffic enforcement has been undertaken. Stiff fines are given to offenders, very much like to drivers. This may seem a drastic measure, but much better that mother and dad pay out a little money and save a child. The reminder in the form of a fine might better impress upon some parents the importance of keeping their youngsters from riding bikes in traffic, unless they are familiar with the rules and abide by them. A few bicycles taken away as punishment might very well see a decided Improvement. In » problem which plagues Mr- Henry and most other communities especially in the fall and spring. The complexities of living become greater with each passing day. For instance, competition for new industry is keeping taxes low, and this sounds like good news, but in many states that very condition is serious- There was excitement in large quantity at the local high school last Friday when seniors selected their homecoming king and queen candidates. Tlie new idlers will be crowned at the dance on Saturday, Oct. 17, twenty-four hours after the Warriors take on a strong Libertyville aggregation the previous night. In charge of the crowning ceremony will be last year's reigning pair, John Hickey and Val Peterson. The Student Council has selected as its theme, "Around the World in Eighty Days". A colorful afternoon parade featuring the candidates, class and club floats will be held on the day of the game. These will be a few of the highlights of a busy fall weekend for more than 1,300 students. HOWARD PHALIN P. Native Of McHenry Is Recognized For Outstanding Work Announcement was made this past week of the election of Howard V. Phalin of Wilmette, a native of McHenry and a graduate of McHenry Community high school, as president of Field Enterprises Educational Corp. Bailey K. OPEN FIRST AID COURSE MONDAY AT HIGH SCHOOL A standard first aid class sponsored by the McHenry Civil Defense organization and the Red Cross will start Monday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 108 of the high school. This will be a six-week course concluding Nov. 9. Instructor will be Mr. Carmen Hodges of Lakeland Park. Additional information may be obtained from John Shay, who directs the activities of the Civil Defense group. VETERANS MEET The members of McHenry Barracks of the Veterans of World War I will meet Thursday evening, Oct. 1, at 8 p.m. at the Legion home. Vg de Child Drowns In Channel NEW WAREHOUSE ADDITION STARTED AT MODINE PLANT A 10,000 square foot warehouse addition was started this week at the Modine Manufacturing company McHenry area plant. The addition is scheduled for completion by the middle of December. The continuing increase in the demand for Modine aluminum <heat transfer products has taxed the production capacity of the company's Illinois plant. The new addition will permit expansion of manufacturing facilities needed to accommodate customers growing requirements. All aluminum heat transfer products are produced exclusively at the McHenry plant which presently comprises approximately 75,000 square feet of floor area. The company's major aluminum products are condensers and evaporators for passenger car, truck and bus air conditioning systems. Others include aluminum oil coolers for internal combustion engines and for hydraulic transmission systems. In addition, Modine is producing a variety of aluminum heat exchangers for the electronic and other industries. HOME> CHURCH ARE VICTIMS OF INTRUDERS A home and a church were victims of intruders this week. Sometime late Friday night or early Saturday burglars entered the Frederick Kimball residence at 909 Allen avenue, while the family was away, and took three valuable items of jewelry. Missing were a gold, diamond dinner ring valued at $300, a diamond pendant at $375 and a pair of gold earrings at $150. Entrances was gained by breaking a rear door. On Tuesday morning, the office of the Methodist church was found to have been ransacked sometime the previous evening. All money had been taken to the bank, and nothing was known to be missing. The doors and windows remained locked, so it was not determined how entrance was gained. Sgt. Richard Clark of the police took fingerprints. Wtrld War II Vet "Invade" McHenry On Sunday For Reunion HOWARD PHALIN Howard, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the company, who announced the promotion, previously held both the title of president and chairman. Marshall Field, president of Field Enterprises, Inc., and publisher of two Chicago newspapers, is also publisher of the company. Phalin was born in McHenry and raised on a farm south of McHenry on Rt. 31. After graduation from the local high school, he taught in the rural community for two years. Later he graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Ph. B. degree and then attended Chicago Kent college of law. (8 1,0 l),inuH,|fV)) (Continued 011 Page 8) Members of the 3-40-Ators, a group of World War II veterans, consisting of members of the former 348 Station Hospital and 78 General Hospital personnel, will proverbially "invade" McHenry on Sunday, Oct. 4, for its annual reunion. Originally this group was composed of 902 individuals from forty-five States and the British West Indies which seived in the European theatre of operations during 1943 to 1946. Host Meeting Locally, Sylvester (Skipper) Wirfs, together with his wife. Sue, are playing host and hostess to the gathering which will have the local American Legion clubrooms as its headquarters. Originally, the annual reunion idea was conceived by Stanley J. Dehnert, former Lake Mills, Wis., resident, now living in Mesa, Ariz, and Donald McMillan, Madison, Wis. They sponsored several of the get-togethers in that area. In later years, the meeting locale moved to McHenry, where it has been held for the past several years with the exception of 1960, when the group convened in Chicago. This year, renewed interest has been revived through the publication of a newsletter entitled the Three Forty-Ator, which has Col. Milton Bloomquist, Lansing, Mich., as its creator. TJlis publication's slogan, "it means so much to keep in touch", has located many heretofore missing members throughout the country. Many Represented A greal number of representatives will bo arriving from various sections of the United States. Included are: Sam Turner, Garden Grove, Calif.; Rev. Fr. William J. Ileavoy, pastor New Vicar Pollock Heads Hospital Drive The appointment of Virgil R. Pollock, prominent McHenry busiriessman, to the post of general campaign chairman on behalf of the McHenry hospital expansion program was announced Tuesday by George P. Freund, board president of the hospital. Virgil R. Pollock, in a statement made today said, "I am happy to serve in this greatest area-wide effort to expand Mcin VIRGIL. POLLOCK Henry hospital because of the dedicated manner in which this community hospital has served us since opening its doors in 1956. Progress demands that we support this hospital expansion program that will not only increase present bad capacity but will also provide additional hospital services such as the post-anesthetic recovery room and the progressive patient care unit. All of the advantages that will accrue to the citizens of McHenry and athe surrounding area through this $1,500,000 project will cost them but $300,000 in voluntary contributions." Mr. Pollock has been active in many community activities during his thirteen year residency in McHenry. He served as general division chairman in the 1957 McHenry hospital building fund campaign. He is a past commander of American Legion Post, No. 491; served two years as general chairman, McHenry Area Boy Scouts; and served for two yearsx on the McHenry Industrial '(Development committee. He is a former board member of the Kiwanis club and is a member of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce. He is presently the president of the M c H e n r y C o u n t y M e n t a l Health center. During World War II, he saw action in the Atlantic and European theaters while serving six years in the U. S. Naval Air corps. REGISTRATION DEADLINE SET MONDAY. OCT. 5 PROGRESS NOTED THROUGH MAMY CITY PROJECTS REV. ARTHUR McKAY Rev. Arthur D. McKay has been appointed vicar of Saint Paul's Episcopal church, McHenry. He will take over his new duties Oct. 1. of the Loyola Catholic church. Denver, Colo., former Chaplain of the unit; Henry Drongowski, Denver; Frank DiOrio, Bridgeville. Pa., former 1 sergeant; Ray Curliss, deputy director of the Urban Renewal Authority. McAlester, Okla., former mess sgt.; George Crandall, retired life insurance agent, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, assistant dean, Augustana College, Rock Island, 111,; Roy J. Plansky, funeral director, Ornro, Wis.; Joseph Hritz. Cleveland, Ohio; - and many more from Michigan, Ohio and surrounding states. The Ators have been pledged to the promotion of Americanism and brotherhood. A number of projects have been undertaken in recent weeks in McHenry in the line of progress. One of the most important is the seal-coated parking lot for twenty-eight cars on Riverside Drive, cast of the thoroughfare, on the river. Both the entrance and exit will be on Pearl street, and the alley between two buildings on the Drive will be converted to form a walkway between the business district and the lot. On Main street, in the business district, new store fronts are being installed at Ruck's Hardware and the Stueben building which formerly housed the drug store. Newly opened James street and adjoining Fourth street have both been given a double seal coat. Work continues on the golf course, near Green street, where one of the greens is being enlarged. CHILD STRUCK Catherine Pintozzi, S'-j-yearold daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Pintozzi of Edgebrook Heights, was struck by a cat- Sunday afternoon in Calumet City, 111., while she and her family were visiting friends. While the children were getting ice cream from a truck, Cathy ran in front of a car and was thrown 20 feet. Suffering a broken leg, she was taken to a Hammond, Ind., hospital, but since that time has been transferred to Sherman hospital, Elgin, where she will be confined for six weeks. Only five days remain until the deadline for registering to vote in the Nov. 3 general election. The office of City Clerk Earl R. Walsh. will be open until 9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, for the convenience of those who wish to register. Also the county clerk's office in Woodstock is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Saturday, and any elector may register there up to and including next Monday. Other registrars in this area include Emma B. Pyritz, 5218 W. Fountain lane, McCullom Lake; Marilyn J. VanZevem, 5611 N. Meadow lane, Pistakee Highlands; Irma E. Gunther, 4216 N. Riverview drive, Sunnyside; Dorothy Miller, 3709 W. Clover street, McHenry; John Thomas Licastro, 1603 North avenue, Lakeland Park; Bonnie F. Meyers, 2406 W. Johnsburg road, McHenry; Eloise A. McCafferty, 7808 Oakwood drive, and Kathryn P. Vacula, 4420 E. Wonder Lake drive, both in Wonder Lake; also Alice Wagner, Bliven street, Spring Grove, Burton township; Lorraine K. Bemis, 2406 S. Holiday drive, Holiday Hills; Marjorie F. Davidson, Rt. 3, McHenry; Pacita R. Morrison, 119 W. Valley View drive, Lakemoor and Melvin Beese, 4909 Roberts road, McHenry, Nunda township. Many appeared before these registrars when their names appeared prior to a special votters' day on Sept. 19. Registered voters who have moved from one precinct to another within the precinct? of their residence must appear to sign an application for change of residence before Oct. 5. Others who must comply are those who registered in another county and are now residents of McHenry county; also registered voters who have not voted in any primary or general election for over a period of four years. Plan to attend homecoming at M.C.H.S. on October 16-17. Service Award To Marie Gorgo The woman's auxiliary to McHenry hospital will honor Mrs. Marie Gorgo of McHenry for over 1,000 hours of volun- \ I Rudi J. Photo MARIE GORGO teer service at their annual luncheon to be held at the Country club on Oct. 7. Mrs. Gorgo, who was 74 this September, is the mother of four, grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of ten. In one year, she donated 1,053 hours of service in the snack bar of McHenry hospital. A gold pin will be awarded to this oustanding woman, who holds twehty-four stars for 2,- 400 volunteer hours earned since January, 1962. Marie, as she is known by everyone, was born one block east of Hull House in Chicago. She learned the spirit of dedication and service early in life, through the inspiration of Miss Jane Addams, founder of Hull House, one of- the first social settlement houses in the United States. This institution assisted countless immigrants early on their road to obtaining citizenship, and Mrs. Gorgo is proud to having given a helping hand to many of them. TWO-YEAR-OLD TOT LOSES LIFE MMHRSM Family Visiting Relatives When Tragedy Occurs A two-year-old Sunnyside child, Robert James Brotherton, lost his life by drowning in the waters of Nippersink channel in Fox Lake early last Monday afternoon. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brotherton, who have resided at 1616 W. Oakleaf drive, Sunnyside, for more than a year. The family had gone to Fox Lake to visit relatives, the John Schuerrs. While the adults were in one part of the house, the children played on the lower floor. Shortly after 12:30 noon, the Schuerr children came to tell their parents they were unable to find Robert. It was only then that his parents learned the youngster had gone outside as the children played. Fear For Safety When a search failed to disclose his whereabouts, authorities were notified. It was feared from the beginning that the child might have fallen into the channel, which ran near the Schuerr home. The body was recovered about 10:30 Monday evening through dragging operations. More than 100 persons, including members of the Fox Lake Rescue Squad, volunteer foremen and police assisted in attempting to find the child. Thomas was born in June of 1962 in Waukegan to Thomas and Kathleen Janssen Brotherton. Mr. Brotherton is engaged in the real estate and insurance business in Fox Lake. The baby's body was taken to the, Hamsher funeral home, where services were held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Burial was in Monville cemetery, Fox Lake. Besides the parents, two brothers, Stephen Thomas, 7, and Michael Patrick, 6, survive. Successful Arson jiemkir Draws Over200 To McHenrVOn W eekend . Gerard Justen Photo This picture was taken dunpg the arson seminar conducted at the Moose hall, McHenry, last Saturday and Sunday, sponsored jointly by the McHenry, Lake and Boone County Firemen's association and the Division of Fire Prevention Illinois Denartment of Public Safety. ... ' 1 Left to right are Deputy Fire Marshal Kenneth Brown of Lake county; John A Kennedy, arson investigator; Ed. Justen, chief of the McHenry Township Fire Protection district; William Cowhey, Illinois state fire marshal; and William Bowes deoutv fire mar. shal for McHenry and Boone counties. ' The arson seminar held in McHenry last weekend, first of its kind to be conducted in the state, attracted over 200 interested persons and proved highly successful. The sessions started at 8:30 Saturday morning and continued through the two days. Firemen, insurance company personnel and others with a legitimate interest in the field of fire prevention attended from many cities, including as far as Rockford and Chicago Heights. State Fire Marshal William Cowhey and Chief Edward Justen of McHenry both announced that they were highly pleased with the meeting. The program included talks by a number of speakers well qualified to give pertinent information to the large assemblage. Topics covered included arson investigation, the legal aspects, including providing proof in court, and the authority of firemen in investigations. Guest Speakers Mayor Donald P. Doherty gave the welcoming address on Saturday. Speakers that day included Sgt. Edward Neville of the Chicago Bomb Squad, who spoke on "Explosives", Henry Thoma, fire alarm technician for the Department of Electricity, Chicago, whose subject was "Communications"; also Stanley Moten, administrative assistant for the Department of Public Safety; John Sheridan, electncial technician for the Department of Electricity, Chicago; and Dr. Albert Forsley and Sgt. Andrew Principe, crime technicians of the Chicago police department. Sunday's speakers Included Edward Iffcrron, former Ntato fire marshal of Iowa, and William Rossiter, chief deputy flr<| marshal for the state of' consin.