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MCHENRY "Strviig Th« Chaii*0>LiMS Regioa Siact 1875" I } 1 m v .-*• '• r",'-J;'* , 4*^$ $ **** ^ Volume 91 -- No. 13 -- 3 Sections MqHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. JULY 22. 1965 22 Pages* 10c Copj WEEKEND ACCIDENTS CLAIM FIVE LIVES Nancy Schultz Reigns As 1965 Miss Peanut I Pollock Photo Perky Debra Lynn Bellino, right, 1964 "Little Miss Peanut," is shown adjusting the crown of pretty Nancy Schultz, 7, in the Legion home last week Wednesday evening after the latter was selected from a field of more than thirty to reign over Kiwanis Peanut Day this year. The sun shone on McHenry last weekend for Fiesta Day activities -- but it was a sun accompanied by cool enough brjezcs to make the three-day program enjoyable for the thousands who participated. Even a much needed rain was accommodating enough to make its entrance in the quiet hours of the early morning, causing no interruption of the festivities. From the street dance on Friday evening through Drum Corps Magic, Sunday night, this was an event of which McHenry could well be proud. Its success -- enjoyed by so many -- was the work of a comparatively few, who gave generously of their time to make it so. In our own business of providing publicity on the event, it was Frank Low who came to our assistance with the "what", "where" and "when" so necessary to informative articles. To him and the many others unknown to us, -whose efforts wore not for themselves but for their home city, all ol us are indebted. Any community should be proud of a successful undertaking such as Fiesta Day, v.hich i-' a celebration made individu'-i'ly important to that city alone. To assure repeated success requires the cooperation of a large percentage of the area's business firms and many of its public spirited cit izens. This may well be an appropriate time for each of us to ask whether or not we have contributed our share toward McHenry s big day this year. The answer could determine the future of Fiesta Day. One of the best ways we know to be sure you're young is to try a skate board. It works equally well in reverse - a skate board also tells you quickly if you're over IS- " Personally, we favored the milder exercise provided during the hula hoop craze. Now there was something we could master with only a minimum of talent and puffing! A pert, poised little girl named Nancy Schultz topped a field of more than thirty candidates to become the McHenry Kiwanis club's 1965 Little Miss Peanut. A glistening crown \yas placed on her blonde curls by last year's perky winner, Debra Lynn Bellino. Nancy, 7 years old and a second grader next fall at Edgebrook school, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schultz of 3905 W. Oak Street, two-year residents of McHenry. Runners-up were Maribeth Karas, 7, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Karas of 212 S. Lily Lake, McHenry, and Renee Freund, 6. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Freunfl of Crystal Lake Road, McHenry. Filled with the enthusiasm of her first contest victory, Nancy was allowed by her mo- (Continued on Page 8) FOUR DIE IN SATURDAY NIGHT CRASH ATYOLO Schiller Park Lad Drowns Near Family Home Last Sunday Four motorists died in the crash of< their cars last wee'kend511 at! the intersection of Rtes/ 12 and 120, in Volo. Three were killed in the impact of the vehicles at 7:10 Saturday evening and another died the following day in McHenry hospital. The dead were Donald Ray Vaughn, 27, of Mundelein, who lived for several hours after the crash; Norman Ford, 25, of Rt. 83, Antioch, Jerry Armstrong, 24, of Mundelein and William Hill, 50, of Chicago. Taken to McHenry hospital in serious condition were Myrtle Hill, wife of the fatally injured driver, Deborah Weise, 6, and her parents, Norman and Genevieve Weise, of Grand Rapids, Mich., all passengers in the Hill car. They were reported in good condition Wednesday. Both Vaughn and Armstrong were passengers in a car driven by Ford. Child Drowns Gerald T. Bussa, 2-year-old Schiller Park lad, drowned in the waters of Pistakee Lake last Sunday afternoon, July 18, about 2:20 o'clock after falling off a pier at Worthmore Estates. The child was taken to McHenry hospital by the Johnsburg Rescue Squad, where they continued rescuscitation started by squad members, but to no avail. The Bussas, residents of 3821 Ivanhoe Court, Schiller Park, had come to Worthmore Estates for the weekend to see progress on construction of a new home, where they will move soon. The baby had been taken from shallow water by the time the rescue squad arrived and began efforts to revive him. He was discovered a short time after he was found to be missing. The baby was born Feb. 15, 1963, in Hinsdale. After he was pronounced dead, the body was taken to the George R. Justen & Son funeral home and then removed to the Mueller chapel at 5308 W. Belmont, Chicago, for last rites. BLOOD BANK TO VISIT McHENRY NEXT WEDNESDAY The McHenry Blood Donor Bank will hold its third drawing on July 28 at the American Legiort home. There is a need for donors for this drawing inasmuch as most of the applications have been used during past drawings. A donation of one pint of blood assures an individual and his family that blood needs will be • taken care of without hardship. There is no limit to the amount of blood one may receive through the blood bank should it be required. A donation will cover a family's blood needs when hospitalized anywhere within the United States. Anyone wishing to donate for another family or for any relative may do so as long as that party resides within the McHenry school district. In order that proper credit may be given, please give the information td the blood bank at the time of donation. Anyone interested in covering his family for their blood needs, and residing within the McHenry high school district, caU 385-2500. You will then be contacted for an appointment time on the day of the drawinng. Firemen Plan Future Events A number of events of interest to the public were announced at the regular meeting of the members of Company I of the McHenry Township Fire Protection District, held last week. Harry Conway, chairman of the dance committee, said the annual dance, only fund raising event of the year, will be held Sept. 5, at the V.F.W. clubhouse, with tickets available soon from firemen. Proceeds assist in the personal needs of the men, such as the purchase of uniforms and replacement of clothing damaged in fighting fires. Also of interest was the announcement of Hemy Buch, chairman, that McHenry's water fight team would enter district competition in Huntley on July 25. A corn boil for firemen and their wives is also among summer plans, according to Edward Thennes, who said the exact date would be announced at the next meeting. End Of 115 M.P.H. Chase MNI# Two drivers lived after a 115 m.p.h. police chase involving one vehicle, which ended in the crash of the cars pictured' above. One was driven by Ronald J. Richardson of 1109 Fourth Street, McHenry, who struck the auto of Mary Coughlin of Chicago after his car went out of control, left the road and then returned to cross the line and strike the other vehicle head-on. Richardson, still unconscious was transferred to Wesley Memorial hospital Wednesday. CITY PASSES APPROPRIATION FOR $452,357 $2,000 Damage In Home Blaze At the regular meeting Monday night, the City Council passed the annual appropriation ordinance in the amount of $452,357.50. It has long been realized that appropriation ordinances are unrealistic since no council expects to spend the amount appropriated nor would such an amount be available. It is not a budget, but many items are listed to give the right to spend money for unexpected or emergency needs. The total amount last year was $451,000.00. Gerald Miller was spokesman for six property owners wishing to annex their property to the city. It was explained that the owners are anxious to connect to the sanitary sewer system. City At- j mined origin, torney John E. Looze ex- i ~ ' ' plained that the area js now sessments on surrounded by the city since ; tion projects. A bedroom in the John Tillerson home at 518 Kent, Kent Acres, was gutted by fire and the entire structure sustained smoke and heat damage in theearly hours of Monday, July 19. Police Chief Ed Justen estimated that the damage may run as high as $2,000. Mrs. Tillerson and three children were vacationing at Hamil, 111., at the time. Mr. Tillerson awoke to smell smoke and immediately turned in the alarm. Men from Companies 1 and 3 answered the call and remained on the scene for about an hour to bring the blaze under control. The fire started in the bedroom and was of undete'r- MCHS TEACHING CONTRACTS FOR TWO APPROVED Two teaching contracts were approved when the board of School District 156 met Tuesday evening. They were for David Mihevc to teach driver education and Judith Hawkinson to teach English. Mr. Mihevc is an additional member on the faculty list, whereas Mrs. Hawkinson, a former local teacher, returns to fill a vacancy caused by resignation. Official acceptance of Cliff Fulton's resignation was given, followed by considerable discussion on a replacement. No action was taken. Permission was granted to the Men of Brass for the use of McCracken field on the night of Aug. 28 to present a competitive event for summer drum corps. A bid of the Tews Oil Co.. of Waukegan was accepted to furnish fuel for the year ahead. sewer construc- . . . the Council inthe recent annexation of Boone j tructed lhe Cuy Attorney to Valley and that annexation i take necessary steps to make could be done by ordinance. | collections. Bonds and in- Following a report on delin-1 terest payments must be met city, west of Rt. 31, last Friquent payments on special as-1 when due. day to extinguish a peat fire. Company I firemen . were called to ploperty south of the Prize Winning Fiesta Day Floats It was a real pleasure being present at the Little Miss Peanut contest last week -- competition that produced any number of youngsters who might have proudly carried the title. Miss Patti Gray, Fiesta Day queen this year, had a story tb tell later as she talked to the winner. Nancy Schultz. When Paiti told of her own experi- (t'oniinueil on Page 8) n ft • r: ;:i <1 McHENRY MOOSE LODGE Comical Category Zion Lutheran church, with its entry. "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands." won first place in the category of beautiful floats in last Sunday's parade. Most appropriately. the photographer captured this picture of the comical entry winner, a hillbillv scene entered b apt description the Moose l< of the float ZION 1.1 Till-: HAN ( III K( II Beuuty Category odge, as it passed under the thtjain itself. "A Mad. Mail World." lludi J. Photos marquee advertising an Another Fiesta Day in McHenry is only a memory', but a very- pleasant one for the estimated 23,000 who witnessed the Sunday afternoon parade and the 3,000 who assembled to watch Drum Corps Magic that evening. With all of the pomp and color associated with the concluding event of Fiesta Day each year, five drum and bugle corps marched onto McCracken field just before 10 o'clock last Sunday evening to learn the winners in the festive program. Winning Corps By a close margin of little more than two points, the high stepping, green and white clad Cavaliers topped the field with a score of 74.52. They were followed closely by the Vanguards with a score of 72.28. Other corps rated as .follows. Noi-wood Park Imperials, 72.27; Mariners. 61.83 and Ottawa Crusaders, 51.42. - McHenry'* Men of liriss and Viscounts were seen in exhibition. The show was presented by the Illinois Drum- Corps association, Ken Kobold, contest director. Judges were from the Central States Judging association. Present Trophies With Fiesta Queen Patti Gray presiding over the program, several winning floats were presented with trophies at the evening event Topping I ho beauty clas-itiLutheran church, which featured a giobe held by large hands and the words: "He's Got The Whole World In H is Hands." In the comical category, the winner was* the local Moose lodge, which entered a delightful presentation of a hillbilly setting. In the original class of floats, there was a tie between the Kiwanis club ol McHenry and Wee Willie's, new loe-d The first featured a eanopytwo J covered kit-chen-in which a chef was preparing pancakes to advertise the special treats pro- \ ided that day bv the club.. The Wee Willie entry pictured a pool table with cue angled upon it, and balls extending across on wires to carry out the theme. "Right On Cue". Riding on the float were Chrys Levesque and Bill Waller. For young Chrys. ihis was the fourth lln.it .shi- has designed and constructed for Fiesta pai,ides. The pretty miss, a sophomore and honor student at Mac Munay college, was also first runner-up in the queen contest last year. Among the marching color guai ds, t he Racine' Regals placed first, followed by the Corsairs. Twilling units found the Avoneites of Round Lake capturing first place and Nancy's A McHenry motorist who was responsible for a two-car crash on Rt. 120, a mile and a half west of Highway 12, last Sunday evening was reported in critical condition the next day and the driver struck by his auto was in fairly good condition in McHenry hospital. The first driver was Ronald J. Richardson, 22, of 1009 Fourth Street, McHenry who sustained a concussion and internal injuries. Also hurt was Mary E. Coughlin of 2420 N. Rutherford, Chicago, who suffered a broken knee and ankle and internal injuries. The accident occurred at 10:15 Sunday evening, according to state police, after Officer Thomas Burke gave chase to Richardson and clocked him driving 115 miles per hour minutes before the crash. According to police records, Richardson was travelling west on Rt. 120 when the state trooper signalled with a red light to stop. In an attempt to out-distance the patrol car, Richardson lost control on a curve, ran off the road, slid sideways and returned to cross the center line and hit the other car head-on. He was then thrown from his auto. The McHenry man was charged with speeding 115 m.p.h. in a 65-mile zone, reck* less driving, disobeying a police officer, speeding 75 m.p.h. in a 45-mile zone and driving on the wrong side of the road. Other Accidents A Fort Wayne, Ind.. driver suffered shoulder injuries at 11:55 Tuesday morning when his car went through the stop sign at the intersection of Rtes. 12 and 120 and struck another vehicle. The injured man was John H. Eley of Fort Wayne, Ind., who was south-bound on Highway 12. His car struck the auto of Emory Adams of Chicago, who was proceeding west on Rt. 120. • Property damage was estimated at $2,000 to the Adams car and $1,000 to the Elcy auto. Eley was arrested for the stop sign violation. Two young cyclists received cuts and bruises about 8 o'clock last week Wednesday evening when their vehicles collided on Lincoln road. Sheriff's police said David W. Patryas, 15. of 1209 N. Eastwood, McHenry, \vas driving a two-wheel bicycle west on the blacktop when he looked around to see that he was being overtaken by a motorcycle driven by William A. Meyer of 2709 W. Pueblo. Both were injured in the crash that followed. ' Meyer was ticketed for improper passing. (Continue.! on Page 8) STUDENT REGISTRATION" New students who have moved into High School District 156 this summer are asked to pre-register as soon as possible at the school office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Keep McHenry clean - - obey anti-Utter laws.