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W "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Volume 91 -- No. 26 -- 4 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. OCTOBER 21. 1965 32 Pages -- 10c Copy YOUNG MOTHER FOUND DEAD IN LAKE Slsfs&MS mm tV..?..* .hrS£S^SU><»'§? Of the many services provided by the Red Cross, probably the most heartwarming at. this' time of year is the custom of making recorded messages to be sent to servicemen and women overseas or at military installations in this country. And we can think of no more welcome gift for the young men or women who won't be home for the holidays. This year the project has been expanded also to include foreign exchange students who want to send something very personal to loved ones in other lands. This is most timely since the number of exchange students in our area increases each year. Four-minute greetings should be prepared in advance of the time of appointment, which can be made by calling the Woodstock Red Cross office. The records come in mailing envelopes so that they can be sent directly to service personnel by the family. Recording sessions are scheduled at the Rockford chapter house, 727 N. Church street, any Monday through Thursday between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. starting Oct. 25 and continuing through Dec. 16. Evening appointments can be arranged for emergency situations. The service is provided without cost and once again this holiday season should prove the most welcome gift many of our young service people away from home will receive. N e w s p a p e r Week j u s t wouldn't be complete if Publisher Arthur Stuhlfeier didn't stop by to exchange greetings and ideas common only to those in the business. His duties have been doubled since he assumed the presidency of the nearby village of McCullom Lake last spring, but the added responsibilities seem only to have given him more vitality. Fisherman Sees Body Floating In McCullom Lake Sunday Afternoon Christmas cards can be seen with increasing regularity in our stores, along with crisp fall mornings and even crisper evening thermometer readings. And if this isn't enough to convince us that a cool summer has come face to face with a cooler fall, just look at the variety of decorations on display to be purchased for every holiday from now until the first of the year. Reminded of the spring millinery creations that appear in January, we have come to the conclusion that it is impossible to be ready for the season at hand, to say nothing of enjoying it. One of the interesting reports to come out ol' each monthly meeting of the board of supervisors is that of the sheriff s department. It appears that women in Me- Henry county are better behaved than men, or maybe they just have a way of beguiling the a r r e s t i n g o f f i c e r s . W h a t ever the reason, there were eighty-eight adult male prisoners received at the county jail during August compared to only five women. For that month alone, 12,264 miles of county reads were patrolled, which is considerable movement in any department. The body of Mrs. Joan Marie Florek. 31, mother of four children who had been missing from her home at 1717 Lakewood avenue, Lakeland Park, for ten days, was recovered from McCullom Lake last Sunday afternoon at 2:30 by officer Ken Loesch of the McCullom Lake police department. Officer Loesch and Chief Earl Murray investigated a suspicious looking o"bjcct floating in the water about 700 feet offshore from Flanders road after being notified by the sheriff's department, who had been informed by a fisherman. The police officers summoned the Johnsburg rescue squad and then called for an ambulance. The.woman was dressed in black slacks, black sweater, and was also wearing her glasses when taken from the lake. Continue Inquest Coroner Theron Ehorn swore in a jury Sunday afternoon and continued the inquest until Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. at the Peter Justen and Son funeral home. The young woman's body was removed to Nehls-Noland funeral home, 3026 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, where services were held Wednesday. Mrs. Florek disappeared Thursday afternoon, Oct. 7. while her mother, Mrs. Esther Evans of Chicago, who was visiting in the Florek home, went to the grocery store. When Mrs. Evans failed to find any trace of her daughter upon her return, she notified the police. The young mother was reported to have been in a highly nervous state and is known to have suffered a nervous breakdown several years ago. Leaves Four Children At the time Mrs. Florek's body was discovered, her husband, Matthew, and the couple's four children, Bruce, 12, Robert, 10, John, 8, and Debbie, 6, were staying at the home of the young woman's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Evans. In addition to her immediate family, she is also survived by a brother, Edward Evans, Jr. Mrs. Florek, who had resided here for about six years with her family, was born in Chicago, Nov. 1, 1933. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church. Clean Streams Features Guest Grover Cook, chief of the enforcement section, Wate Supply, U.S. Public Health Service, Chicago, will be guesl speaker belore the meeting of the Clean Streams Committee to be held Tuesday. Oct. 26, at 8 o'clock at the Legion home Mr. Cook's subject will be "The Water Pollution Prob lem in the Area and how the Water Pollution Act of 1965 Could Affect the Situation." It will be remembered that the recently passed Act provides for the expenditure of $1.9 billion to clean up bodies of water throughout the dUnited States. City, township, state and federal officials have been invited to attend. The public, generally, also will be welcomed, as they are at all such meetings. THREE FIRES CAUSE DAMAGE EN McHENRY AREA About $500 in smoke damage esulted at Don's Dairy Frost )n Rt. 120, east of McHenry, at 8 o'clock Saturday morning. Chief Ed Justen said the fire .vas thought to have originated from a short in an electric oft drink cooler. Company I of the McHeniy Township Fire Protection Disrict was called to extinguish he blaze, which did little damige to the building itself. Only minor damage was reported to the Chester B. Brown residence at 1418 Channel Beach drive, Sunnyside Estates, as the result of a fire on Tuesday. Members of Companies I and 2 were called to extinguish the blaze. The fire is believed to have been caused by a short which occurred a few days previous during an electrical storm which destroyed several appliances in the residence. Tuesday's flames resulted in damage between the walls. A car fire was put out last Sunday evening by members of Company 3. A Lakemoor man was driving on Rt. 120, just east of that village, when the fire broke out, causing damage amounting to about $1,000. Plan to see film showing needs in School District 156. ANNOUNCE PROPOSED SCHOOL DESIGN ; ' / "... •. .' * ' "v ; j C of C Completes Plans For Holiday Lighting, Promotion In McHenry Contribute to Voter League finance drive. The retail committee of the Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday evening of this week to complete plans for the holiday promotion and decorating within the city this year. To promote the spirit of the season in advance of Christmas, it was decided that decorations will be in place by Nov. 28. The city, which is cooperating with the C. of C. in the leasing of decorations, had asked that additional ornaments be installed. Chamber members agreed to have some of the older lighted scenes put up in areas which otherwise would not be decorated. The lease contract was signed Tuesday, assuring the city of the new lighting program. Businessmen are encouraged to decorate their individual stores in keeping with the | festivity of the season. Home Contest In addition to lighting in the business district, the Chamber will give $200 in home decorating prizes again this year. Of interest to the young in spirit of all ages will be the Santa Claus parade which is scheduled for 1 o'clock on Saturday, Dec. 4. His schedule calls for the good saint to take up residence in the hut in the city park as follows: Dec. 4 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19, from 1 to 4 p.m.; Dec. 13 and 17, and Dec. 20 to 23, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.: and Dec. 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The annual promotion contest also came up for discussion. Again this year, no purchases are necessary to participate. Twenty names will be drawn at each store from names' submitted, and the final drawing will be made on Sunday, Dec. 19, at 3 p.m. Anyone 16 years old or older may take part. Certificates must be cashed before Dec. 31 and are redeemable for merchandise only, not cash. Merchants are encouraged to send in their contribution toward the entire holiday season lighting and promotion program as soon as possible. McHENRY FIRM TO EXERCISE OPTION IN FUTURE PURCHASE OF LEGION PROPERTY IN CITY Soldier Hurt In Viet Nam Gary Rosentreter, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Rosentreter of California, formerly of 1804 N. Riverside drive. McHenry, has been wounded in a battle 10 miles from. Saigon,- according to information received by his wife in a letter sent by the young serviceman. The injury was suffered Oct. 11 during the t;me Rosentreter was in a truck convoy attacked by the Vict Cong. He was struck in the leg by a hand grenade and later picked up by helicopter and taken to the. base hospital. Rosentreter, who still makes his home in McHenry, has been stationed in Viet Nam for about two months with the Army. Voter League Opein s Drive McHenry Savings and Loan association has exercised an option to acquire the American Legion property on Green street, it has been announced by Arnold J. Rauen, chairman of the board of the association. According to Rauen, "Conclusion of the actual sales of the property to the association will be consummated within the next month or so. Details Later "At this time, we cannot say just how the Legion property will be developed. An announcement on this phase of the program should be forthcoming in about two months," Rauen said. The American Legion property includes 31* acres of land plus a red brick,. colonial-type building constructed about ten years ago. McHenry Savings, located at '3611 West Elm street, was I'ounded in 1958. E. Roger Collins is president and managing officer. CITY POSTPONES ACTION MONDAY ON APARTMENTS The much discussed zoning hearing on the proposed Coo- Friday, Oct. 22, marks the k'ek-off of this year's fall finance drive of the League of Women Voters of McHenry and .Woodstock, which is conducted on a personal visitation j ne-v apartments brought out basis, not as a popular fund father discussion at the City .drive. [Council meeting Monday night, | Fund workers will meet at j suiting in a vote to table the the home of Mrs. Maurice j 'lucstion. It is expected that a i Clark, 811 N. John street, at j f'nal decision will be made at '9:30 a.m. for coffee and final I 'ho next regular meeting. TWO BUSINESS FIRMS VICTIMS OF BURGLARIES Burglars made their way into Vycital's Hardware store- at 1228 N. Green street sometime during the day last week Wednesday and managed to take a cash box containing a substantial amount of money. Owners and employees can recall nothing that occurred during the day to make them suspicious. The box containing $611, of which about $378 was in cash and the remainder in checks, was stolen from the office and removed by putting it into a cardboard box outside the back door, which had been used for waste material. It is uncertain whether entry was made by that door or through the front. City police had no leads as to the thief early this week. The Sinclair service station on Rt. 120, at Lakeland Park, was the victim of burglars in the early hours of last Wednesday, wh^re entrance was made by breaking a plate glass window. Cash amounting to more than $118 was taken from a cabinet. The sheriff's office is investigating. Chairman Jennie McDermott of the neighborhood committee of the High School Citizens' committee has announced a kick-off meeting to be hield at 8 o'clock Thursday, Oct. 21, in the school auditorium. Attending will be all neighborhood workers and other committee members. Prior to the meeting, members of the Future Teachers club of the school will meet in the cafeteria with Mrs. John Bolger to prepare informational brochures for mailing. Committee Opinion The committee feels the board of District 156 has provided the answer to the educational deficit. This lies in the purchase of not just a new building, but the security of the next generation -- the merchants and office workers, farmers, mechanics, nurses, doctors and scientists,' Mothers and fathers of 1975. The committee feels this can . be done with additional space, for there are teachers who have the time and courses necessary to prepare youth for adulthood. The over-riding concept in the design of this new high school is to provide a comprehensive curriculum, as defined (Continued on Page 8) Pfc. Toepper Unhurt In Mission Fatal To Many; Receives Combat Awards AWARD TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP Experts in the lield of hair care and good grooming appeared belore an assembly of girls at the local high school recently to give tips on how they could put their best loot forward. It occurred to us that possibly the boys might benefit more from the hair routine. K. A. F. SEEK BRIDGE PERMIT Six applications for construction permits have been received by the Illinois Division of Waterways. Among them is one by the city of McHenry to construct a bridge over Boone Creek at Millstream drive, between Cleaibrook avenue an: Grand avenue. FILM SHOWING A spec al film showing present conditions in overcrowded McHenry high school, and depicting the various needs o District lljfi. will bo shown t. the public in 1 lie school aud; toiiuin Monday. Oct. and Thursday, Oct. 2M, at 7:30 p.m. instruct;ons. They will call on prospective contributors before Oct. 31. The drive is considered by the League to be imnortant for two reasons it will bring in funds for citizenship act'vities and will afford opportunity to talk with prospective business and professional donors to explain its wo: k. The League, a non-prof t non-partisan volunteer organization. concentrates on study ing a few important issues at a time. Its purpose is to promote On one side of the question, opinions were expressed pointing out that multiple dwelling unils will provide a buffer which is cons dcred good zoning. It was also pointed out that the lots have not been in demand for single unit dwellings due to the proximity to the railroad tracks and industrial area. The opposit on pointed out ?hat their property had been ;»mchased with-the idea of residing in a single unit dwelling area. Other objections advancpnlitical responsibility through. | ed were increased traffic and infoiined and act'vc participa-j the pt-ssib lity of undesirable fion of citizens in government occupants at some future time. Members' contributions and: Tower Discussed dues cover the greater share! Another objection was tint of the league budget, the re- •. the water tower in the area is mainder supplemented by I not desirable. It was pointed friends interested in promoting i out ihnl the tower was placed good citizenship. 1 it the highest p >int available Among recent activities o In the city a - recommended by the local league was publica- | engineers an i that lack of tion of a voters' guide to Me- J water pre.-.sure i n Cooney Henry. I Heights was a moving fo.ee :n -- _ . • providing a new water well. eif'itsi'tftjfia;!1!!'!;-!. w Pfc. James Toepper of McHenry. shown kneeling in rear center of picture, prepares with other American servicemen to remove captured Viet Cong members from the Pen Cat Mission lying on the ground. The photo was taken prior to an ambush near Saigon in which the young local serviceman was one of only two who came through unhurt. Eleven men in his company were killed and fortythree wounded. Fifteen McHenry high school June. 19315, graduates have been accepted to receive teacher education tuition scholarships to anv of the six state universities. To be eligible, a student must have ranked in the upper hal' of the class. McHenry's allotment, according to enrollment, was six, but more received the awards when the scholarships were not put into use by students in other county hi :h schools. Top iow: Diane Choboi, Janice Sturm, Linneu Larson, Wayne Hillcr and Connie Ritter. v Middle row: James Meeker, Jeannie J > Bcnoche, Kathleen Justen, Gail Parks and Ivelyn Harrison. Bottom row: Nancy Lossman, James Meyers, Sara Borehnrdt, Arthur Jungwirth and Star West.. DEPVTIES IMPROVE The sheriff's office reported Wednesday morning that Ch'ef Deputy John Carroll and Investigator Don Madsen ar; Improving nicely in Memorial hospital, Woodstock, from surgery perfo'.med to amputate o:'o leg of each of the men They were shot by F.ugenc Piotrow.ski of 4917 W. McCullom Lake load on Oct. 5 as they attempted to serve papers for temporary commitment to Elgin hospial. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING larger mains ;md l ho reserve tower. The pros and cons continue and a f.iir decision must be reached. The round! voted to pay ST."(j toward Civ. istmas deeolations along city streets, the p; eg ram beng sponsored by the McHenry Chamber of Commi l ce. Aiinr\at5on Inter- . T i n y R o g v V •; w a s s p o k e s m a n , lor a committer from Lakeland Paik. staling that interest in :i'nnc\alion lo the city of McHeniy is aga^n in evidence. A list of questions will be submitted to the council to assist The special meeting of I)is- m j.^r. ming the I/ikeland Park trict 13 school board this month w II feature a rep.»rt by ,lames Doran on "Social Studies" as taught in llie Junior high. residents. Previous discussion* between (.Continued on l'a.,e bj Newly promoted to private .first class, James D. Toepper of McHenry is confined to Trippler, Hawaii. Army hospi- I tal where he is undergoing ear (surgery necessitated by damage caused through proximity to machine guns and grenades. As he recuperates, he will have time to reflect on his recently won medals, the Combat Infantryman medal and | the Viet Nam Distinguished li'nit medal for service in Viet Nam. .lust prior to receiving word from the Red (Yo-s conce ning his hospitalization, his parlent s, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Toepper of J(il7 Apache drive, i had received an account of what he describes as "the worst day in my life as a U.S. paratrooper in Viet Nam". "On Oct. 6. U.S. paratroopers of the 173rd were On a outine search and destroy nisi-ion in war zone D, 38 miles northeast of Saigon. Receive Fire "As the day went on we begun to receive light sniper fire. We followed the snipers' trail which led across a large diieh and as we approached the ditch we received more snioor fire from a hil! to the Iront. We got' to the foot of a large hill when the fire team Alpha was told to assault the hill from the left. As we be- (Continued on rage 8)