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" ' -• * -/j,' i j?"4 T °v. 7»-f "\ ^.S *?$ *? -*1.**?* K * **,„ i ' ' " f r,*rif< v v«^ Af y '«• •"•^^ "•"'< » ^ * ••#..'* ;f.:" •*/ -•• '• ."ij&VV p ..< •• .• \m^ . .. ' 'ftu*; *i£»^¥Av V; sH5 -;;; •'« fi^, r .#s *SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" k' ^ >nV>l ^ Volume 90 ~ No. 38 ---3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. JANUARY 14, 1965 r*-^;rpy^y-•/:••;••• •• § ' 'M •" " ••" • .••'.^'•Lv 18 Ppg6s--10c Per Copy ./•a£&5 ADVISES SCHOOL School --Our Plaindealer staff found $ necessary to look at* the ©eiendar several times last Friday to be sure it wasn't the, thirteenth. For them and for -their families there was 6ntJTlgh bad( luck to indicate tba,.^presence of black cats, broken mirrors and ladders-- &H m lSrge quantities, --it started seriously early in ttte morning when two of our office men started out on a business trip, only to have it cut short by the collision of their car with a motorist backing out of a driveway. Even before, however, two of our sleepy people had knocked over their garbage cans (and their neighbors) in backing out in the early morning darkness and fog. Not long afterward, a call to one of our linotype operators related the sad tale that her young daughter of 5 years had her arm twisted so severely by a rough kindergarten classmate that ligaments were injured. In the meantime, the daughter of another employee travelled thirty-five miles to pay a traffic fine which they informed her was not due until Feb. 8, and refused to accept a month^^arlier. There were a few more catastrophes through the day, but hardly worth mentioning in view of the more Important happenings. One thing is sure, we have few worries for the next Friday, the thirteenth -- everything has happened! We have long been told that every cloud has its silver lining, and we were Inclined to agree last week. . Reluctant as most of us were to give up the balmy breezes which suggested spring, we found that with them went all of the mosquitoes, flies and ants which had been suddenly awakened from their dormant stage. When it becomes necessary to bring blankets over your ears to avoid a buzzing mosquito in January, then it's time for a change! Having watched the progress of the McHenry library for many years, it was a distinct pleasure to be present at the dedication ceremonies last Sunday. As for the building itself, we shared with many others the realization that here was~a library which far exceeded^ expectations. -"• •(Continued on Page 8) PMA District Meets In City B The annual meeting of District 6 of the tj'ure Milk associ' ntlon will be held on Saturday, Jniv i!tt, at the Veterans of For- ,«l«n "Wars hall in MCHehry. ThlR Is one of the biggest gat herlnKB held in the city each Junuury. The meeting will be called to orrier at li a.m. "and dinner will be served at noon to a crowd estimated to be from 300 to 400 persons. This is more than half of the total membership of the district. \ Guest speaker will be A. L. McWilliams, general' manager of the P.M.A. Reservations should be made not later than Jan. 18 by calling Charles Weingart. District 6 comprises all of Lake county and McHenry county with the exception of a small portion on the west side. FIRST FILINGS FOR TOWNSHIP POSTS TUESDAY On the first day of filing for township offices Tuesday of this week, six persons filed petitions for re-election, all running on the Independent ticket. H. Walter Anderson will seek re-election for town clerk; Charles Weingart for assistant supervisor; Eva Bacon Sparks for assessor; Arnold J. Rauen, Harold Harry Freund and Charles M. Adams, all for three auditor positions. Deadline for filing is Feb. 15. FINED FOR LIQUOR SALE Elmer C. Steinsdorfer of McHenry was found guilty of sales of liquor to minors when he appeared before Magistrate Jere Dodge on Jan. 11 and was fined $50 and costs. President William Bolger of the Library board is sjjown at left, preparing to officiate at the ribbon cutting ceremony last Sunday. With him are Mayor Donald P. Doherty, City Clerk Earl R. Walsh, Dedication Chairman George P. Freund, Mrs. A. J. Wirtz, Mrs. Clarence Anglese and Fred Bienapfl, all members of the board. Approximately 150 interested persons gathered in the high school auditorium last Sunday afternoon to hear a short program preceding dedication of the new McHenry library. Even more took advantage of the "red carpet" welcome later at the library. Earl R. Walsh acted as master of ceremony, recalling humorous highlights which occasionally relieved the long struggle to bring McHenry a first class library. President William J. Bolger of the board prefaced his remarks with a quotation from an ancient Chinese proverb: "A. journey of a thousand miles must start with the first step." He then recalled the "first step" of the original lending' library which had its start in a small room in the high school, under guidance of the McHenry Women's club. He continued to enlarge upon how their early dreams were realized, and mentioned some of the many folks who made them possible. Presents History Former Mayor George P. Freund then spoke in more detail on the history of the li (Continued on Page 8) SCENE OF EXPLOSION 1 (HSF .-..I-Jron Above is shown t,he large metal and concrete covering which once extended over the sewerage filtering unit tuider construction at Tomasello Brothers bowling alleys in Johnsburg. An explosion caused the covering to throw . Albert Adams, who was> working with an acetylene torch over the unit, a distance of 30 feet in the air on Tuesday afternoon. Albert A. (Alby) Adams of 1910, W. Bay Road, McHenry, is confined to St. Therese hospital. Waukegan, with a broken leg, below the hip, suffered in an explosion Tuesday afternoon. Adams was working with an acetylene torch, cuttings out a rrietal covering on a septic Sewerage system in constructioh in connection with the new addition to Tomasello Brothers bowling alleys in Johnsburg. He was standing over the filtering unit, composed of three compartments, each of which is approximately 30 feet long and 8 feet wide, when the concrete slab suddenly exploded, throwing Adams about 30 feet in the air. Fortunately, the concrete cover came to rest on end, with Adams lying in a ditch nearby. Had the 8-inch . thick cover fallen, it is doubtful whether Adams would have escaped death. John Stone was watching proceedings at the time of the accident and immediately notified the Johnsburg Rescue Squad. They hurried Adams to McHenry hospital, where he received emergency treatment before being transferred to Waukegan. It is believed a gas leak may have boon responsible for the accident. One Motorist Dead, Others Suffer Injury In Recent Accidents A Cicero man died Thursday, Jan. 7, in Condell Memorial hospital, Libertyville, of injuries sustained New Year's Day in an auto crash on Rt. 12 and Fox Lake which also involved a McHenry driver. The dead man was John A. Soupkuph, 53, who was riding in a car driven by Grace Sasma of Rt. 2, Long Grove. Th^ second car was driven by Raymond E. Winkowski, of 203 Sunnyside Avenue, McHenry, who was also injured. His condition was reported to^^be good last Monday, although he was still confined to Condell hospital. James H. Hoffman was taken by ambulance to McHenry hospital last Friday, Jan. 8, after suffering internal, head and wrist injuries in a crash which occurred on Rt. 120, east of McHenry.' Hoffman, who resides at 1502 Lakeview Drive, Sunnyside, collided with a truck driven by Harold C. Arvin of Hamilton, Ohio, which was backing out of a driveway onto the highway. Hoffman,, travelling west on the highway, struck the left rear of the other vehicle, then his auto spun around, left the road and hit a fence and buildings on the Charles Weingart farm. Damage to the Hoffman car was estimated at $900 and to the Arvin vehicle, $75. There was about $200 damage to the farm property. Other Crashes An accident occurred Tuesday morning at 7:58 a.m., one and one-half miles east of Crystal Lake on the cut-off road from Rt. 31. The first car was driven by Linda 'Pedecone of 3015 W. Mary Lane, McHenry, who was taken to Harvard hospital for treatment of bruises and other injuries. Sheriff's police said her car was west-bound on the cutoff road when she noticed anotri^ r auto, driven by Daniel C. Ganshert of Woodstock, starting to make a left turn. She told authorities she blew her horn and applied the, brakes but was unable to avoid the collision. The second driver was, trayeHing east on the cut-off road looking for a factory entrance. The glare of the sun obscured his vision. _ ' Two drivers cscap^d \yith min *r injuries last Thursday afternoon when ll~.cir aufo< collided <n north Riverside Drive, just after 2 o'clock. William Fuller r.f 221*8 OriCuntinucd on Paye 8 J *• Organize Adult Night Classes There was considerable activity at the high school this past week when adult evening classes were organized. A beginning sewing class was scheduled for Monday evenings; welding, Thursday; beginning Spanish I, Tuesday; bookkeeping, Monday; and beginning typing, which will begin Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. An effort is also being made to organize a course in advanced typing and office machines, which will meet at 7 p.m. on Jan. 20. To date, there are insufficient numbers in this combined course, or in beginning typing. Interested persons are invited to call the high school office previous to the first night sessions. There are openings in the other classes also (except welding) for prospective students who enroll next week. L f MeHo-.ry county has been allotted .S25.998 a? its share of tho Motor Fuel Tax paid into ihe si ate treasury during December. Study Proposed Amendment To Ordinance Concerning Boone Valley Development CITY OFFICIALS PUN TO SEEK RE-ELECTION Two Announce Intention In New Ward 4 On Tuesday of this week, "Mayor Donald P. Doherty, City Clerk Earl R. Walsh and City Treasurer Thomas F. Bolger issued a statement that they would run for re-election in the spring election to be held April 20. It was not disclosed at that time under what party, banner they will run. Others To File Also announcing .plans to have their names placed on the ticket with the three abovementioned office holders are Alderman Joseph A. Etten in Ward I, Alderman Theodore N. Pitzen in Ward 2 and Alderman Raymond L. Smith in Ward 3. Arthur Jackson and Gerald Wegener, both of Cooney Heights,, listed their intention of seeking office on the same ticket, representing the newly formed Ward 4. Filing deadlines for the city election extend from Jan. 25 to March 1. CLEAN STREAMS MEETING There will be a meeting of the Clean Streams Committee on Tuesday. Jan. 19, at 8 o'clock at the city he 11. The speaker will be Grover W. Cook, chief biologist of Great Lakes, Illinois River Basin. U. S. Public Health Service. The public is invited to attend and hear Mr. Cook's inlormative talk. Sale Of Bonds This Week Precedes Study Of New School Plans At Monday evening's monthly meeting of the board of School District 15, members discussed the sale of bonds which will be held in connection with the recent approval given by voters Dec. 19 for additions to three grade schools. The sale was scheduled for; Wednesday evening, Jan. 13. at 8:15 p.m. at Edgebrook school. Supt. Carl Buckner ialso reported that the architectural firm employed by the board would have preliminary plans ready for study this week. Following their study, final plans must be prepared. The actual construction date has not been established. The Easter vacation was set The board reviewed a Report given to them! by the insurance committeer~a?nd authorized the committee to proceed with plans for a "package policy" whiclj would cover all types of ance for the schools under program. Employ Teacher Audrey Glosson's employment to replace Mrs. Wacaser at Junior high school for the bailance of the schook year was approved. \ Favorable action was also taken on--Employment of\a teacher to tutor a child for half of each school day. It was explained that the child "is in rieed of special attention. The monthly financial report to extend from April 14 j and budgetary' report for the through April 18, inclusive, ra-' quarter ending Dec. 21 were I her than April 12-18. I lH>th presented to" the board. An important meeting ot the Zoning Board of Appeals, the McHenry Plan Commissioiytdid the City Coiincil was held Monday evening. As explained by LeRoy Olsen in his opening remarks, the purpose of the gathering was to hear a presentation of a proposed amendment to the city ordinance, prepared y Attorneys John Looze and oseph Conerty, concerning the planned unit development to be known as Boone Valley. In general, it set forth de velopment of the comnuinityjn conformity with the city of McHenry as it is today. The amendment states that the Zoning Board of Appeals may recommend the acceptance of the development only if it is found that the granting of such a permit meets minimum standards. Particularly, it was set forth that the manufacturing area, if any, must conform with the performance and minimum standards of the industrial section of the ordinance. The amendment was dr&wn up not alone for the Boone Valley development, but for other future projects also. New To State Law Members of the three groups present were informed that this type of development is something entirely new as it pertains to state law in Illinois. A lengthy portion of the evening was devoted to a report by Gordon Wagner, representing Barton-Aschman Associates , Inc,, engineering and planning consultants, regarding what he referred to as "red flags" which might lead to problems in the future. Mr. Wagner's firm is employed by the city for the purpose of advising them prior to any commitments on the development of the Boone Valley program. One of his most important "red flags" was the lack of provision for a grade school in a community which is expected to be heavily populated within the next decade. Although provisions have been made for property to house a high school, none was made for younger students," of which there will be greater numbers. Road System The complexity of the proposed system was also included among the list • of possible problems under the present plans. Important was the fact that such development might lead to the community becoming a dormitory area, with residents either commuting^TD^the city or providing a problem locally from an employment standpoint. Another "red flag" mentioned is maintenance of the proposed spacious greenways designed to beautify the area. The consultants found through a study of other, similar developments, that they can pose a real problem for home owners. The alternatives offered were for the city to assume responsibility, or for the formation of an association, which must result in still further problems. However, a solution lay in a suggestion that these greenways be kept narrow, using the extra space for a parkway in one central*spot. CITIZBG' GROUP RECOMMENDS IMMEDIATE ACTION PROVIDMG ADDITIONAL HIGH SCHOOL REV. McGOWAN WINS PROMOTION, MEDAL. CITATION Rev; John J. MeGowan, former assistant pastor of St. Patrick's parish, McHenry, has been promoted to the rank of major in the United States Air, Force. At the same time Fr. MeGowan received his promotion REV. J. J. McGOWAN he was also presented his third Air Force Commendation Medal and a citation which stated: "His untiring efforts and devotion to duty actively promoted outstanding education programs for the benefit of all the Catholic congregation. The distinctive accomplishments of Chaplain MeGowan reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. The medal and citation were awarded for his work while stationed at Laon Air Base, Frar.cc. Fr. MeGowan was ordained in Elgin in 1952 and was assistant in McHenry until he entered the Air Force in December of 1955. He is now stationed at Hq. Tech. Trng. Center (Ch), Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. The; High School Advisory Committee for McHenry'Community High School District 156 recommended on Tuesday evening that the board of education take immediate steps to provide additional high school space. The council has completed £ study of past and probable future enrollments^nd has found that enrollments are expected to increase by 900 students in the period from 1964 to 1974.^ There were 1,343 students enrolled in the fall of 1964 and over 2,200 are expected by 1974. The projection is based upon an analysis of enrollments, residential developments, and county and state birth rate statistics. The council has alsostudied the present facilities, the financial standing of the district, and has visited several other" schools. Cite Needs After due consideration of all of its sub-committee reports, the council arrived at the following conclusions as to need: 1--Enrollments are increasing at a steady pace which is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. The district must plan for over 1,600 students within five years and for over 2,200 within ten years. 2--Basic problems are facility problems caused by rising enrollments. 3--The overall reasonable capacity of the present building is 1,200 but at the present enrollment of 1,343, all departments are at or past maximum capacity. 4--In studying other systems, the "Experiences of Others" committee has found that , although most schools are organized on a four-year plan, the two-two plan offers many advantages to some districts, and feels there is a definite need to study the possibilities of this plan for McHenry. 5--If the district expects to keep abreast of enrollment growth, it must soon place facilities in the planning stage, recognizing that usually two (Continued on Page 8) Fiftieth Anniversary Of Kiwanis Observed Here Dr. William E. Kohl, Jr., president of the McHenry Kiwanis club, is shown presenting a paperweight with the fiftieth anniversary * medallion of the Kiwanis organization to Mayor Donald P. Doherty. This presentation of the paperweight was made at the Jan. 4 Kiwanis meeting held at the American Legion hall ir^ McHenry. The program for the day consisted of a series of slides showing the history of Kiwanis, and in addition, what it stands for.; The program was a very moving one and all Ki-; wanis members present pledgee^ to rededicate themselves to^ the Kiwanis standards and.,', ideals and to continue to worHu (Continued on Page 8)