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\"Ji t'- « 1 : - V-- ,vt* ;.x;;i|T. *?*z <*••?•»* <• */> , T^s,nyv^ 'iv^iL'^uSSSKi;- •»«»< • J;|jj9 luaMl . "Serving The Cfcaie-0-Lakes Regioa Siac* 1875" M- '£s Volume 91 -- No. 5 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. MAY 27, 1965 22 Pages -- 10c Copy PISTAKEE HIGHLANDS GIRL KILLED Plan Memorial Day Parade Arnold Rauen, chairman of the board of the McHenry Savings and Loan Association, is shown with thie legal papers signed by Ed. Reid, president, and George Mrachek, secretary of the McHenry American Legion, Inc., shown at right, giving the Savings Association option to buy 3V£ acres of land now being used by the Legion as a Parking lot. Others, from left to right, are Richard Freund, Charles Adams and E. Roger Collins, president of the* McHenry Savings and Loan. Nothing new has come to our attention regarding the court situation in McHenry county, but there is continuing evidence that local residents are being inconvenienced by the closing of Branch 3. Only through repeated requests to re-open by a sufficient number of people will we have an opportunity for the court to be returned. Even beautiful Spring has its unpleasant moments, and for drivers and pedestrians alike, one of them is their encounter with bicyclists. They are out in great nurriberjS' again, with the same disregard for safety that characterises each new "crop" of riders. Riding three abreast, first on the sidewalk and then in the streets, down one side of the road and then the other, ignoring stop signs, they are the No. I menace of the season. Last week we met a' little fellow at the Green and Pearl intersection who actually came to a full stop, signalled for a left turn and proceeded. This was the exception, not the rule, and if we had recovered from shock in time, would surely have stopped to congratulate him, Mothers worry about many and varied experiences of their child. In our opinion, they might well concentrate most of their concern on their youngster the next time he takes his bike out in traffic. This is a legitimate worry which can he eliminated in Only two ways -- when he is taught and obeys bike driving rules, or when he grows' up. Tax Deadline Next Tuesday Tuesday, June 1, is the deadline for the payment of all personal property taxes and the first installment of real estate taxes. All banks in the county have been designated as official collectors until the second installment becomes due Sept. 1. Interest of .1 per cent per month is added after June 1 for non-payment of the first installment, and the same after Sept. 1. A tax sale will be held on or after Oct. 12. ZONING CHANGE ASKED TO EXPAND CCCC FACILITIES The Chicago Club for Crippled Children has filed a petition for a conditional use classification of local property in order to expand facilities to permit offering more care and services for crippled children. The land is located in Klapperich's subdivision, on the river. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, June 2, at 3 p.m. in the city hall. The McHenry Savings and Loan, Association has an, option to buy the McHenry American Legion post property. Announcement of the negotiations was made this week by Arnold Rauen, chairman of the board of the $7,500,000 savings institution. The 3 Yz acres under consideration is presently the site of the McHenry American Legion post building. It is located just east and north of Boone Creek, fronting approximately 200 feet on Elm Street and 170 feet along Green Street. McHenry residents who have lived here many years may recall when this parcel of land was a mill pond and ice was cut and harvested each winter for use by area families and businesses during the year. Tells Plans E. Roger Colliiis, president of McHenry Savings, said "Naturally, we are enthusiastic about the possibilities for development of this land. The American Legion post, McHenry Savings and our community in general will benefit from a transaction of this kind. 31ore immediate, however, wouTd be the opportunity for McHenry Savings and the McHenry post of the AmpHcan Legion to ex- (Continued on Page 5) DANGER AND FEAR SURROUND McHENRY PARA-MEDIC DURING DOMINICAN REPUBLIC FIGHTING - A letter came to our desk last week intended for the Public Pulse column, which was distressing to us and would have been to any animal lover. Unfortunately, the writer chose not to sign her name, leaving this as our only means of conveying the message. - A resident of a subdivision very, near McHenry, she told of watching in disbelief as a ifeighbor picked up a gun and shot his hunting dog while his own children and others looked As the dog lay on the ground, his tail still wagging, the same man beat the dog and then dug a shallow grave nearby. Z.Tbe entire incident, as dese^ ilied, took only about five minutes, but the writer recalled weeks in which She had taken Pfc. Roger A. Stiller, Jr., 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Stiller, Sr., of Regner Road, McHenry, is completing three «j;s 'S.'l »• A w PFC. ROGER STILLER, JR. years of service with the Army. (Continued on Page 5) The young man, a para-medic assigned to Fort Bragg, N. Carolina, has probably experienced more danger and has been surrounded by more tragedy in the last three weeks than in the remaining part of the last three years. Pfc. Stiller wrote home on May 15, after leaving the city of Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic, and at that time was resting following a gruelling several days. Earlier, he was assigned to an eight-man squad to infiltrate into rebel territory to try to flush out a couple of snipers. He and the others wer£ ambushed and pinned down by heavy machine gun and rifle fire. While no one was injured, he describeds "feeling funny to have bullets bouncing off the wall all around you." The young para-medic told in the letter of learning his big lesson about the territory live days previous. With a squad of men ambushed in rebel territory, he and another (Continued on Paj^e CHANGE ROUTE, SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAVJYENT Short Program Starts At 1:30 In City Park As the nation pauses to honor those who served and died in its service,. McHenry will observe Memorial Day with a special parade on Sunday, May 30. Because the holiday falls on Sunday, the time of the program and parade has been changed» to avoid traffic congestion. The route is also different than in previous years. Assembly has been called for 1 p.m. at the city park, and a half hour later the program will begin with an invocation given by Rev. Matthew Rudden of St. Mary's Catholic church. Ray McGee will act as master of ceremonies and will introduce Mayor Donald P. Doherty, who will give a brief talk. "The Star Spangled Banner" will be played by the high school band, and William Molinaire, a veteran of World War I, will sing "The Lord's Prayer". Visit Cemetery After the program in the park, the line of march will go north on Court to Washington Street for the usual ceremonies at St. Patrick's cemetery, then west to Rt. 31, where they will be repeated at Woodlawn and St. Mary's cemeteries. The parade will then travel south on the highway to Broad, turn east to Green Street and then south to disband at the Legion grounds. Walter Groth of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is this year's parade marshal, and Bernie Matchen of the Legion is assistant marshal. The line of march includes the massed colors -- the V.F.W. and Legion color bearers, Legion rifle squad. Men of Brass, V.F.W. members, V.F.W. Auxiliary and Juniors, Lakemoor Scouts, Devilettes, high school band, Gold Star Mothers, World War I members, city officials, township officials, Viscounts, ViKettes, Legion members, Legion Auxiliary and Juniors, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Majorettes, Little League and Lake Region Y.M.C.A. THREE RETIRING EDUCATORS TO BE HONORED JUNE 8 On the evening of June 8, three very popular educators of District 15, Mrs. Eleanor Foley, Miss Nellie Doherty and Mrs. Elsie Hoppe, will be honored by parents and friends of the community at a testimonial open house, sponsored by the McHenry Cpmmunity PTA. The Junior high school will be the scene for the acknowledgement of sincere appreciation for the three teachers who have worked so long and enthusiastically in child education. Mrs. Eleanor Foley has spent thirty-eight years in the field of education. The past twenty-seven years were spent in District 15, McHenry, thirteen as a teacher, and since 1951, as the principal of Edgebrook school. Miss Nellie Doherty has been teaching for forty- six years, forty-four of which were in District 15. Mrs. Elsie Hoppe has been a teacher for twenty-six and a half years, twenty-one years .elsewhere in McHenry county before coming to District 15. Schools Remain Open On May 31 All McHenry public schools will be in session on Monday, May 31. This decision was made by the boards of education of Districts 15 and 156 because there are no extra days in the school calendar approved a year ago- State law requires that schools be in session 180 days. Failure to meet this requirement could result in a loss of thousands of dollars in state aid and the loss of recognition for the schools. SEVERAL HURT IN ACCIDENTS OVER WEEKEND Dennis Dalby of 2110 N. Richmond Road, McHefiry, was ticketed for driving too fast for conditions when his car was involved in an accident on the Crystal Lake-dVlcHenry blacktop road about 6:30 Monday evening. Injured were Barbara Hunter of 4901 Crystal Lake Road, McHenry, and two passengers, Judy Johnson of 117 Sunset Drive McHenry, and Jim Johnson of 4901 Crystal Lake Road. Dalby is reported to have been driving north at high speed and came over the crest of a hill when he saw Mrs. Hunter, south-bound, turn into a driveway. When he applied the brakes, the car slid almost 140 feei before striking the rear of the other car. Other Accidents A McHenry man, Frank Surz, of 4906 Parkview, was treated ig McHenry hospital for injuries received when his car collided with another vehicle driven by Glenn Krumweide, of Bensenville. The crash occurred on Rt. 120, west of McHenry, just before 10 o'clock Sunday morning. According to sheriff's police, Surz was travelling east on the highway and Krumweide was driving west when suddenly the McHenry man made a left turn into the entrance to McHenry Sand and Gravel. Surz, who said he failed to see the other auto, was blamed for failure to yield the right-of-way. A second accident last Sunday occurred at 5:45 in the evening, a mile west of Island Lake on Rt. 176. Injured in the crash was John Loscher of 2115 Highwood Drivfe, McHenry. According to sheriff's police, Loscher was travelling west on the highway when a car stopped at a sign at the Griswold Lake-Rt. 176 intersection, then pulled out in front of him. In an effort to avoid Plaindealer Office To Be Closed May 31 The Plaindealer office will be closed on Monday, May 31, the day following Memorial Day. In order for the newspaper to be printed at the usual time, it will be necessary to have correspondents' columns in the office in accordance with the usual holiday schedule. Regular news will be accepted until 3 p.m. Tuesday," but it is suggested that where possible, news items and advertisements be submitted in advance of the weekend. Display and classified ad deadlines remain as usual. McHENRY SINGER PORTRAYS ROLE IN OPERETTA When the curtains open on Sigmund Romberg's immortal "The Student Prince" at the Woodstock Opera House May IRENE KEIAI 28, one of the principal parts will be sung by a McHenry resident, Mrs. Clarence Keim. She is among a cast of 100 preparing for the production. The operetta will be given three weekends, May 28, 29 and 30, June 4, 5 and 6, and June 11, 12 and 13 at 8:30 p.m. in the -Seventy-five year-old historic Victorian era structure in the county seat. Sponsor of the program is the Woodstock Fine Arts Association. The association was formed in 1961 to promote cultural and educational activities for people of all ages. This artistic venture is the most ambitious ever attempted, featuring local talent under expert professional direction. The director is 57-year-old Stuart Piggins, director of the Detroit Civic Opera. All seats are reserved for all performances. Opening night will be a benefit performance for the Easter Seal and Mental Health Center of McHenry County. Young Driver Strikes Child Awaiting School Bus Wednesday^ A.M. Advanced Age Claims Petie (Continued on Page 5> Watch the Memorial Day parade. Folks residing along John and Center Streets have been inquiring the last few weeks to see when Petie will be returning for the summer season. He won't! Petie, a 15-year-old tame crow belonging to Don and Vivian Howard, has died of old age. The black, stern-appearing bird made his first acquaintance with the family when the Howard boys brought him home from a spot near the kindergarten building on Waukegan Road, where apparently he had been abandoned. He was only the size of a robin, but good care, affection and the general growing-up process brought him to regulation crow size within a matter of months. Once, when he was three or four years old, the Howards gave him away and he was caged for more than six months near Crystal Lake. Even after such a long period, he assumed the characteristics of a homing pigeon when allowed to go free one day, and returned to the Howards. With such loyalty, they never again parted with him. Petie became well acquainted with' most of the folks in that part of town. Now and then, in his youth, he ventured as far as Edgebrook school and so distracted the youngsters when he sat on the window sill of a classroom that Principal Mrs. Eleanor Foley found it necessary to call his owners and have them get the noisy bird. He soon learned a good friend when he saw one, and a special favorite was Jake Stoffel, who formerly operated a grocery store on Main street. Petie and Jake established a rapport made more firm by frequent "hand-outs" of hamburger from the store which he frequently visited. Petie was also a friend of parking meter „ violators, but got along less famously with policemen. It became a habit to pick the violation tickets from the windshield and cause no end of trouble for everyone concerned. It was at this point the Howards decided to curtail the movements of their pet and clip his wings.. Through the years, it was his custom to remain in the yard during the summertime, and when the leaves left the trees Ten-year-old Ellen- Hovseth killed early Wednesday 'rilorning, May 26, when struck by a oar as she waited for the, school bus to take her to classes at St. John's parochial school. The accident occurred at the northeast corner of Broadway, in Pistakee Highlands, where a group of children were standing. Although the name was not disclosed officially because of his age, driver of the car was reported to be John Kneip of 510 Broadway, also in Pistakee Highlands, an eighth grade pupil in Johnsburg school. The car he was driving is said to have belonged to his sister. The accident scene -is only two short blocks from the Hovseth residence, 305 Pheasant Trail, Pistakee Highlands. According to a report of Coroner Ehorn, the driver approached the intersection of Broadway and Fox Lake Road, continued through a stop sign and lost control of the car. The vehicle rolled over and struck the girl and her brother, Robert, 8. Dead Ofr Arrival Ellen was pronounced dead on arrival at McHenry hospital, but her brother sustained only minor injuries. Their father, Lawrence Hovseth, was notified at his place of employment, a television sales and service company in Chicago, and he returned to* McHenry immediately. "'p The dead girl was the only daughter in a family of seven children. She is survived by her parents and six brothers, Steven, 16, a junior in McHenry high school; Terry, 14, an eighth grader at St. John's school; Dennis, 11; Robert, 8; Billy, 4; and Danny, three months; the maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Story of Knoxville, Tenn.; and the paternal grandfather, William Petersen, of Elk Mountain, Wyoming. Ellen was born July 14, 1955, in Chicago and the family moved to this community six years ago. The body will rest af the George R. Justen & Son funeral home after 7 o'clock Thursday evening. A funeral Mass will be sung Saturday morning from St. John's Catholic church, Johnsburg, at 10 o'- .clock. Burial will be in the church cemetery. <Continued on Page 51 VETERANS MEET The McHenry barracks of the Veterans of World War I will meet on Thursday evening, June 3, at the Legion home. Complete Queen's Capitol Trip Plans Police Attend Riot, Crowd Control School All members of the McHenry police department attended a riot and crowd control school held in Crystal Lake throughout last week. Instructors were members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Police departments in the county were invited to the school, the purpose of which was to set up a unified crowd control unit. VEHICLE TAG NOTICE McHenry police will start their drive this week, arresting motorists who are not displaying vehicle tags on the windshield. LINDA REGNER SHERRY GEHRKE DARLENE PALIS ELAINE PIASECKI , Congressman Robert Mc- Clory has written to Frank Low, chairman of McHenry Fiesta Day. extending an invitation for the queen and her mother to join him and Mrs. McClory for lunch in the members' dining room in the Capitol upon their arrival in Washington on Friday, June 25. | In his letter to Mr. Low, Congressman McClory stated: i "It would indeed be an honor I to haw the queen and her mother ;is my for lunch and a tour of the Capitol. If any other residents of McHenry are in Washington on that day, I hope they will call at my office also. I will plan to set this day aside as 'McHenry in Washington' Day." Mr. Low stated that he has invited Congressman McClory to be a guest at the queen contest on June 14, but it is not yet certain whether the Congressman will be able to attend. Guests At Concert In addition Mr. McClory has invited ihe 1965 Queen to be guest of the congressman and his family that evening. At 8 p.m. on the capitol steps there will be a conceit given by the United States Army Band". The queen will have the opportunity of seeing and probably meeting many federal officials. The committee is happy to announce one of the judges for the queen contest judging on June 15 will be Mrs. Margaret Searing, society editor of the Waukegan News Sun. Mrs. Searing has had the opportunity to be a judge in several other queen contests and has the qualifications necessary to be^a member of the judging The Fiesta Day queen judging is sponsored by the auxiliary to VFW Post 4600, McHenry, and will take place at their clubrooms on Monday, June 14i The individual judging for personality will take place ait 4 p.m. and the balance of the judging! open to the public will begin at approximately '7:45 p.m. V /