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\W: "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Volume 91 -- No. 25 --- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. OCTOBER 14, 1965 22 Pages -- 10c Copy POSTPONE COURT HOUSE ACTION About a century ago, one of this country's leading authors and; philanthropists said that •the careful reader of a few good newspapers can learn more in a year than most scholars do in their great libraries. In spite of the technological revolution which has taken place over the last hundred years, the statement is just as true today, and maybe more so. This is National Newspapei Week, and probably as good a time as any to bury an obsolete bit of reasoning--"dead as yest e r d a y ' s n e w s p a p e r . " M u c h "deader" are some of the gems to emanate from the priceless heritage of America's freedom of speech and communication. Any live TV or radio show is "deader" just one second after presentation than any of the bound copies of papers which recorded -- for instance -- the 1773 account of the dumping of 342 chests of tax--bearing tea. There is no historian who does not consider it an inconsolable fact that events in ancient history will forever re.- main obscure as to origin and details since there was no newspaper to record the events of the times. Because there were no newspapers, we will never know what really happened in the early 1600's in some of our colonies, when the early history of our country was being made. It is heartening, however, to know that since then nothing has happened that has gone unrecorded. It is hard even to imagine what it would be like if there had been no newspapers from before the turn of the century to the present time. We can only guess whether there could have been, the development and acceptance of the automobile, electric light, airplane, telephone, or modern medicine. For centuries, newspapers have been cussed and discussed, read and misread, legislated against, threatened with extinction, criticized and praised. One thing they have not been--ignored. Because we in McHenry are engaged in the business of printing a weekly paper (a business which has kept a succession of publishers and editors busy for about ninety years) we are also interested in providing the public with something only possible through that media--hometown news and advertising. All of our readers are interested in the progress of the war in Viet Nam and hundreds of other events taking place around the world, but these we can read about elsewhere. Only in a hometown paper can mom and dad learn . . . what route the homecoming parade takes (daughter will be in there somewhere) . . . what tag day falls this weekend (take along an extra dollar if it's a favorite; otherwise, take the back street) . . . the price of center cut pork chops this weekend . . . whether their "!?/!'- bcnt-for-e'ection" neighbor has been caught for speeding again . . . what rentals are available and for how much. But publishing a weekly newspaper means much more than this. It means we're interested in doing something we tcel is challenging and important. There is something very satisfying about informing, entertaining and edifying others -so satisfying, in fact, that once one is deeply in- (Continu^J on Page 8) INSTALL PASTOR OF NEW LUTHERAN CHURCH SUNDAY Rev. D. D. Johnson will be installed Sunday, Oct. 17, as pastor of Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran church. During the worship service which begins at 10 a.m., "Rev. A. Kundsen. Barrington, will conduct the service of installation, with authority given him by the district president, Dr. E. A. Nelson, president of the Iiiinois District The American Lutheran church. Pastor and Mrs. Johnson will have open house at the parsonage Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m. The public is cordially inyitcdr Unique Film Project Depicts Need For Passage Of Oct. 30 Bond Issue SHOW PETITION FOR REJECTM6 PROPOSED SITE Suggest Addiiiohal Information Before Decision Is Final mmm HilliifE PROJECTED tjmilHBiT IN.h Miss Maurie Taylor, sitting, Richard Swantz, left, George Cina and Jack Vick, faculty members at M.C.H.S., are shown w ith some of the equipment used to make a movie now being shown to local clubs and o rganizations, depicting school needs. The film, which has been well received in its first showings this week, will be available for viewing by the public in the high school auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct.-25, and Thursday, Oct. 28. Mother Of Four Still Away After Disappearing From Home Last Thursday A Lakeland Park family, saddened by the sadden disappearance of their wife and mother, wait anxiously each day for her return home. The missing woman is Mrs. Joan Florek, 31, of 1717 Lakewood avenue, Lakeland Park, who disappeared last Thursday morning while her mother, Mrs. Esther Evans of Chicago, went to the store. Mrs. Evans had been visiting Mrs. Florek, her husband, Matthew, and their four children. The family was at a loss to know where she might be. She was reported to have been wearing glasses containing a patch and one lense missing. Since her disappearance, her oldest son, 12 years of age, has been reported too disturbed to attend school. Two other boys arc 8 and 9 years old and there is a girl of 5. Receives Calls Friends said Mrs. Florek had exhibited extreme nervousness recently and several years ago suffered a nervous breakdown. On both Tuesday and Wednesday she received lewd phone calls, but had told a friend that the second of these sounded like a child's voice. Police had not determined Wednesday whether or not the calls had any connection with her disappearance. Stale authorities and two s h e r i f f ' s d e p a r t m e n t s h a v e been investigating. DEPUTIES ARE IMPROVED AFTER AMPUTATIONS Both Chief Deputy John Carroll and Investigator Don Madsen of the sheriff's office were reported improving Wednesday morning in Memorial hospital following surgery each underwent for the amputation of a leg. The surgery was performed after the two men were injured last week Tuesday afternoon by< shotgun blasts levelled by Eugene Piotrowski of 4917 W. McCullom Lake road, McHenry- Madsen's left leg was amputated above the knee last Friday. In the meantime, Carroll's condition was complicated when he developed pneumonia, whic'i 'va:; leperted r.-'"®h imn^veii caily this wed<. His r.ght leg was amputated just above the knee Monday. WANDERING HORSE CAUSES DELAY OF MORNING TRAINS Both Chicago-bound North Western trains were far behind schedule arriving in McHenry on Wednesday morning. A horse was the reason. About a mile east of the Williams Bay depot, departure point for the trains, a horse jumped the fence at Willabay Camp and wandered onto the track and trestle. The animal became firmly lodged there when both legs went through the trestle. A wrecking truck and crane with sling were brought to the scene, but all efforts to extricate the horse were unsuccessful. After considerable effort, it became necessary to destroy it. In the meantime, passengers waiting at the local depot were taken to Crystal Lake by three buses to meet trains leaving there for Chicago. The 6:58 train left McHenry at 8:53 and the 7:42 departed from the station at 9:09. ROTARY DINNER The McHenry Rotary club will sponsor a barbecued ham dinner, to be served family style Sunday, Oct. 17, from noon to 2:30 o'clock in the Legion home. Plan to see the movie concerning needs in McHenry high school, which is being shown before local clubs and organizations. John Keith, seven - year - old son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Keith of 2211 N. Woodlawn Park, has come up with the shortest and simplest answer that some of the High School Citizens committee have heard yet. Hearing much talk about the need for a new school from his mother, a committee member, he took pencil in hand and wrote: "Because there are more children -- because there are more things to learn." The High School Citizens committee, working toward the successful passage of the Oct. 30 school bond issue, would not challenge John's basic ex planation, but would like to extend it for those citizens wanting more detailed information. There is no question that this is a time when young people face ^ challenging world. Students at M.C.H.S., the committee feels, are facing an unnecessary handicap in meeting (Continued on Page 8) Tabloid Lists '66 Model Cars Included in next Thursday's Plaindealer will be a twelvepage tabloid section devoted exclusively to the new, 1966 model cars. Every member of the family is sure to find it of particular interest, with its news features and pictures, as well as descriptive advertisements of many of the most popular makes of autos. Included in the local firms listed are Fury Motors, Overton Cadillac-Pontiac, Sunnyside Dodge, Buss Ford Sales, Clarke Chevrolet Sales, Seibel Motor Sales and Collingbourne Buick-Olds. Even if you are not a prospect ive car buyer at the moment, this special section will be valuable to keep for later reference. The site of the proposed new court house for McHenry county was the big item up for discussion by members of the board of supervisors meeting Wednesday, Oct. 13. By afternoon it was decided to settle the matter at a special meeting Oct. 21. Previously, a 40-acre parcel of land bounded on the north by Kishwaukee Valley road, on the west by By-Pass 14, and on the east by the city park of Woodstock was approved unanimously by the City Council of Woodstock. County Public Buildings Commission Chairman Ralph Ostrander, in announcing that group's recommendation to th^ Council last week Tuesday, had stated that the decision came after fifteen months of -deliberation. He added that the land was deemed by the commission to be the best and cheapest available for such a purpose. Opinion Divided It was evident at Wednesday's meeting that the opinion of that group was not shared by everyone. Mayor Frances Kuhn spoke to members and Architect Reginato showed slides concerning the site and its merits. Robert Vieregg, Woodstock business man, was present to show a petition signed by 1,140 voters who were displeased Assistant Supervisor Ed Buss suggested that the board have more information before making a decision, and Ralph Stork, who heads the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce, plso suggested further study. Parking Regulations In other action, the board approved the erection of no parking signs on township roads during heavy snows. A report was made of 528,074 in delinquent personal property taxes filed by the county. Fines and fees collected for arrests in the township for the period of July, August and September included the following: City of McHenry, $1,645: Sunnyside, $388; McCullom Lake. $190; and Lakemoor, §2,282. Donna Colborn Crowned Queen At MCHS Successful Homecoming A happy young .senior. Donna Colborn, receives her crown as homecoming queen from Jeannie Jo Benoche, last year's queen, at last Saturday's annual M.C.H.S. dance. At left is Sue Laurence and at right, Mar y Pliner and Wendy Sayler, candidates elected by their class. ROBERT MYERS HEADS NATIONAL TROUT FARMERS SUPREME COURT REFUSES ACTION IN LAKEMOOR CASE A suit brought by a former restaurant operator in Lakemoor, Jasper Buxton, against Village President John Bonder and the Village of Lakemoor has been dismissed by Judge Joseph Sam Perry, presiding in U.S. Supreme Court, Chicago. The case had its beginning in June of 1964, when Buxton was ordered by Bonder to close his restaurant. Soon afterward, Buxton charged that the defendant's action caused him to be deprived of his property, his restaurant business, without due process of law. He also sought $15,000 damages and a mandatory injunction order directing Robert Myers of 5215 W. Rt, 120, McHenry, owner and operator of Boone Creek Springs Trout Farm at that address for the past seven years, has been ROBERT MYERS elected president of the U.S. Trout Farmers association. The honor was bestowed on the McHenry man last week during his attendance at the three-day convention of the group. About 200 others from throughout the country also gathered in Washington, D.C. for the annual meeting. For the past year Mr. Myers has served as secretary of the association. Eleven years ago he started what is believed to be the first trout farm open to the general public in Illinois. Known as B&E Trout Farm, it was located first at Harvard and later at a location on Rt. 120, near the intersection with Wonder Lake road. (Continued on Page 8) IMPROVE LOCKS AND DAMS Governor Otto Kcrner has approved the release of $50,000 from the Department of Public Works and Buildings for immediate maintenance and rehabilitation of bridges and ferries on the Illinois Waterway and Illinois river and modernization and improvements of locks and dams and maintenance facilities at McHenry, Jolict and other locations. PRIZE WINNING HOMECOMING FLOATS BURGLARIZE HOME The sheriff's office has been j investigating the burglary of the home of Mrs. Darlene Larson, 7109 State Park road, Spring Grove, which was entered last week. A clock radio and coffee urn were stojen. ifi i r-T ADULT COURSES PROVE POPULAR AT HIGHSCHOOL Some Openings Still Available In Most Classes Interest continues to increase in the adult evening classes offered by McHenry high school, as evidenced by a registration of 145 persons last Monday evening. The following nights were established for meetings in the various courses: Arc welding, Wednesday; Clothing Construction, Tuesday and Thursday; Office Machines, Monday; Beginning Electronics, Thursday; English, Monday; Beginning Spanish, Wednesday: Beginning French, Tuesday; Beginning Contract Bridge, Monday; Aviation Ground Course, Tuesday; Advanced Typing, Wedn e s d a y ; B e g i n n i n g T y p i n g , Tuesday; Modern Math, Wednesday. Some Classes Closed There are still openings in all classes except Arc Welding, Clothing Construction on Tuesday and ©ffice Machines. Anyone interested in signing up for any of the classes which are still open may call the high school office. In previous years, registrations fell far behind the number who reported this week Monday. ADMIRAL TRANSFER HAS NO EFFECT ON McHENRY PLANT Fust place winners in last Friday nlternoon's homecoming parade at M.C.H.S were the entries shown above. At left was the entry of the seniors, who used as their theme. "The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe". Top organization honors went to the Girls Athletic Association with their float based on "Snow White and the Dwarfs". All floats were eonslructed on a fairy tale theme. President Vincent Barreca of Admiral Corp. and the Dixon. 111., Industrial Committee announced this past week that the radio division of Admiral will be moving soon to Dixon. The announcement came following almost a constant series of meetings between corporation executives and members of the committee. • V:It was pointed out that the McHenry operation of Admiral would not be affected by the transfer, and in fact, additional employees are needed here. Until now, the radio division of Admiral has been part of the Harvard television manufacturing plant. A decision to move was made so that television receiver production can be increased to satisfy the demand of stepped-up sales. Officials of the company sa:d that Harvard employees would be transferred to television production, adding that there, too, more employees are needed. For the present, Admiral will be occupying the entire third floor of the Reynolds Wire building in Dixon. However, within a year the factory will move to a new $1 million facility. including building and equipment, in Dixon's Industrial Park east of the community. The Dixon operation will handle the entire radio division of the company, from the raw material stage to the finished product, including purchasing and engineering". Radio sales are reaching an all time high in 1965, according to company executives .and it is anticipated that Admiral will sell more radios in 1966 than (Continued on Pago hf) Although the M.C.H.S. Warriors went down to defeat at the hands of a, strong Dundee team Friday evening, 1965 homecoming was proclaimed one of the most successful ever held. Cloudy skies and brisk breezes failed to dampen the enthusiasm of participants and viewers of the afternoon parade, which included the school band, four class and three organizations floats and featuring the six pretty queen candidates. After careful consideration, judges awarded first place to the senior class, which used as a theme, "The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe" and the sloagn, "We'll Stomp 'em." A huge shoe carried out the promise as the toe was lifted and lowered continuously. Other Winners The Juniors won second place using the familiar Humpty Dumpty in a Humpty Dundee characterization and the slogan, "Humpty Dundee Will Have a Great Fall." It was the Girls Athletic association that won top award among organizations. A pretty Snow White was perched high above the eleven Warriors as they warned, "We'll Snow 'em Under". Second place among organizations went to the Science club. Their float was based on the theme, "Fractured Fairy Tales," and the motto, "We'll Fracture Their Tales". Memories Recalled A highlight of the two-day annual event was Saturday's dance, which paid particular honor to the class of 1966 and to former kings and queens. One spot in the alumni room attracted special attenion with an account of homecoming games of former years and a request that players in those years provide scores of their teams. A long awaited moment came at 11 o'clock when Donna Colborn was announced as the 1965 homecoming queen by a vote of the entire school. The pretty young lady, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Colborn of 3702 W. Ann street, McHenry, was crowned by last year's queen. Jeannie Jo Benoche, who had returned home from her studies at Northern Illinois university to participate in the ceremony. Hearings Await McHenry Men William E. Parrish, 58, of Bay road, McHenry, was released on bond from McHenry county jajl this past week and now awaits a preliminary hearing in Branch I court Oct. 23 at 1:30 p.m.' He has been charged with attempted murder by shooting. Involved in another shooting, Eugene Piotrowski. 47, is being held in, Elgin Sate hospital for psychiatric tests following the shooting of two sheriff's policemen on Tuesday of last week. He is scheduled to appear before a judge and board of examiners Friday. The arrest of Parrish followed serious injuries sustained by Kverett Brown, 20, a horseman at Pine Tree Stables, Pistakee Bay, where Parrish is foreman. The shooting took place during a fracas between the two men. Piotrowski was taken to jail .> first and later to Elgin hospi- • (Continued on Page 8) *