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jfo ft\ j s? I 5 j •- :i' '" ^ "^jj *SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875'! '0'W Volume 91 -- No. 34 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 16.1965,,' tr 24 Pages -- 10c Copy BOARD DECIDES WEST COURT HOUSE SITE Very often one hears a friend r&rhark that he is going shopping out of town to buy something priced a few cents below the same item in town. Almost never will the bargain- seeker mention the fact that reaching that other shopping center will eost several gallons of gasoline. And even more important, he or she will never, never give a thought to something even more important-- that not a fraction of a cent will be returned to the home city to help pay for children's education or to maintain the fire or other departments on which all of us depend. The fellow who said "it takes a lot of living in a house to make a homo" must a'so have had his home town in mind. It takes our spending and an unselfish interest to keep stores Open, church bells ringing and schools accredited. The Christmas season is the best time of all to do a favor for ourselves as well as the many others who make up our home town. Holiday Promotion Ends Friday Santa Draws Winners From Registrations In McHenry Stores In a period of rapid change, it is no wonder that Christmas toys should be as different today as most of the other things we find in stores. We couldn't help but recall our favorite doll of too many years ago -- a prize specimen with plaster of Paris head grown top-heavy with several applications -- when someone brought into our office one of the 1966 creations the other day. Old by this year's standards are the dolls that can only stand alone or cry. Here was a lovely blonde youngster that stopped crying for any number of reasons that almost made her seem real. It isn't hard to remember the time when an electric train was the ultimate in gifts for older youngsters, whose even older fathers indulged in hours of recreation through its use. We don't see too many requests for electric trains this year, but the more imaginative youngsters have dreams of space age toys now on the market. One little fellow even has visions of owning a motorcycle like the one his mother rides. Another would like a real television set for private viewing. And what the little ones can't dream up in their own dreams, the inventive minds of manufactures can fill in. One suggestion has even been made by safety-conscious individuals who suggest that if there is a midget motorist in pedal- ^powered autos in the family, you might consider a safetyslanted Christmas gift package available from an educational toy manufacturer. It's a complete set of scaled-down traffic signs, including stop, slow, school crossing, etc. They are perfect replicas, except that the signs arc not equipped with legally required reflective materials. But after all, these tots shouldn't be driving after dark anyway! If you are in the habit of driving around McHenrv and the surrounding communities at this season of year, you must certainly be aware of the growing number of lighting displays which enhance many homes. It seems that many who do not have the time or inclination to dec-orate sometimes fail to let others know how' greatly their efforts are appreciated by instilling the Christmas spirit in passersby. If we were to select the most colorful business district by night at holiday time, our nomination would have to be Lake Geneva, Wis. , The reason, of course, is the small maple trees which grow in front of every store. Each is gaily lighted and the effect in driving through can't help but spread cheer to anyone fortunate enough to view the beautiful effect. Musical-minded folks in McHenry learned with regret this week of the death of Elmer Koerner, band director in the local public school system for many years. Our own fond memories as a youngster are very clear as we remember McHenry shoppers are reminded that they have only two more days in which to register in local stores for valuable ori/.es in connection with the holiday promotion sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with a number of businessmen. It is possible to register until 9 p.m. cn Friday, Dec. 17, in participating stores. Twenty names will be drawn from containers in each store Saturday morning, and from them Santa Claus will determine the winners through another' drawing in the city park Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. Those who are not present at that time may pick up their prizes at the Plaindealer office at their convenience. Prior to the drawing, at 2 o'clock, carols will be sung in the park. Gift Certificates Prizes will be in the form of one dollar gift certificates First prize will be $100; second, $50; third, fourth and fifth, $25 each; sixth through fifteenth, $10 each and sixteenth through fiftieth, $5 each. Certificates must be redeemed by Dec. 31 and this may be done only in merchandise at participating stores. The promotion which proved so popular last year has again drawn the interest of local shoppers. There is no requirement to buy, only to visit and register in the store taking part. PMA Local To Elect Officers The annual meeting and dinner of the McHenry Loral of Pure Milk association will be held Thursday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion hall, McHenry. Featured speaker will be Florian Scharenbroch. marketing department of PMA, according to an announcement by Walter Bolger and Robert V°gt, Jr., both of McHenry. Bolger and Vogt are president and secretary-treasurer, respectively, of the McHenry Local. Election of officers for the year ahead is scheduled. $500 DAMAGE RESULTS FROM FIRE IN HOME BURGLARS ENTER SEIBEL MOTORS. STEAL MONEY Between $100 and $150 in money was reported stolen from Seibel Motors. 4611 W. Rt. 120, Lakeland Park, last Thursday night or Friday morning. The offices were ransacked and radios taken. Entrance was made by breaking a small window on the east of the building. The sheriff's office has been investigating. Complete your Christmas shopping in McHenry this week. Damage estimated at about $500 resulted from a fire in the Forest Libby home last Friday afternoon, but several children escaped unhurt. Chief Ed Justen said that while their parents were,,working, the children came home from school, were cold and decided to start a fire in the fireplace. It had not been used in some time, and the child ren attempted to hurry the slowly burning logs by adding gasoline. Located in a room converted into a bedroom, the flames caught bed clothing and began to spread. Neighbors turned in the alarm to Company I, members of which answered the call and extinguished the flames in a short time. Firemen also answered a call to Don's Tasty Freeze on Rt. 120, east of the 'city, just-pi^or to 11 o'clock Monday evening. The proprietor, Don Flueger, had turned out the lights and was burning rubbish in the rear of the building. A passerby thought the structure was on fire and turned in the alarm Take the children to see Santa in the City Park. DELUGED WITH MAIL (Continued on Page 8) A busy Santa Ciaus is shown looking inside his mail box in the city park on arrival last weekend. He is in his attractive hut Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.. on Friday and again Monday through Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Many are the requests received by Santa since he started opening his mail in McHenrv this year. Among the typical letters are the following, printed as received: "Dear Santa Clause. "First we want to say we hope all the little boys and girls without mc-mmys and daddys get a present for Christmas. We know because we have a lot of kids here you can't bring i us a lot of presents so could you please bring us each one nice present. K a t h y K u p c z y k -- T r e s s y ; Dorothy, Mary make-up;^Elanore, vanity; Ray Junior, boxing robot; Phyllis, talking doll Baby Kevin, clothes. Please don't forget to eat Large Postal Staff Starts Heaviest Week Of Holiday Mailing On Tuesday Morning 7 SUPERVISORS V0TEJ5 T012 FOR WEST SITE Further Action On Proposed Building Awaits Decisions As the McHenry post office entered into its heaviest holiday mailing week Tuesday morning, this large group of postal employees prepared to undertake the gigantic task of serving the thousands who will be mailing and receiving cards, letters and packages this Christmas season. As the year's heaviest mailt ing week opened on Tuesday, employees of the McHenry post office set^abput their work with determination this week. In all, there are fifty-four working at all phases of the job. Fourteen extra carriers have been employed, but a4l except' five of these are year 'round substitutes. There are no additional office employees. Statistics regarding Christmas mail in McHenry are in contrast to the usual uninteresting facts which surround such figures. At this time of year, the postal delivery men will cover an estimated 372 miles every day, service 6,400 boxes and 35,000 people. Daily H°urs Increase The usual 110 hours a day spent in carrying out -this work is increased at holiday time to 243 hours daily for a two-week period preceding Christmas. In this, the busiest week, employees are expected to handle 314,500 pieces of mail. Of this amount, 289,000 will be letters; 75,000 papers and magazines; 0,000 parcels and 9.000 third class. Next week this figure 'a ill be reduced to an estimated 24."',000 pieces-. For the entire month of December, the iliiy-four employees will handle about 740,000 >ieces of maii. The stamn sal? for December runs a'jcm $11,000, with ibout $56,000 expended for other mail. JOS. J. MILLER DIES Jos. J. Miller, 94. a rural mail carrier in McIIenry lor many years and an inventor, died in Rice Lake, Wis., Dec. 14. Last rite's will be held Friday in Almena. Wis. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Frank May of Chetek, Wis., and Mrs. Norbert Kuchenmeister of Almena. TREE DEDICATION The girl Junior Forester members of St'. Clara's Court, No. 659, W.C.O.F., have planted a red oak tree in the city park of McHenry. A tree dedication will take place Saturday, Dec. 18, at 1:30 o'clock. , $3,100,000 In Building Bonds Sold At Tuesday Meeting Of District 156 JUDGE HOLIDAY HOME LIGHTING CONTEST SUNDAY Judges of this year's holiday home lighting, contest are hoping for a filll night' of work next Sunday, Dec. 19, when they will tour, the city and surrounding area to ; deicide winners. Only a few entries have been registered to date, but since it is still early, Chairman Donald Howard is confident he will receive many more before the weekend. There will be four trophies Meetings of the boards of both school districts in McHenry were held this week. The big order of business Tuesday evening in District 156 was the sale of building bonds in the amount of $3,100,000 to Harris Trust at an interest rate of 3.5984. The bonds extend for a period of twenty years. In other action, surety bond bids were opened and the bond for treasurer was awarded to Virgil Pollock of McHenry. (<>mme»de(l By State The board read a letter sent from the Safety and Driver given jn each of the categories Education dep„a rtme. n.t ,o ,f . the e a.,os .w .e^lnl as •tw enty honorabuil e ! Office of the Superintendent of n T„ . '1 " . IJiihlin inefriifif inn rr«i iPir n mention awards in the form of five dollar gift certificates to be used in stores taking part in the Chamber of Commerce holiday promotion. The categories for home lighting are amusing, religious, elaborate and original. Public Instruction regarding a recent visit by Harvin Cook, assistant supervisor, to inspect the driver education program offered at M.C.H.S. His letier reads in part: "As indicated by this letter, your program of instruction Judges will start their tour;cominups to mcet 1he requiresoon after dark. While they ' men,s (A 'he Illinois School plan "to cover the entire area,!c°de and ,hc Reimbursable it is necessary that those re- j Driv^1' Education act. It aj> siding in McHenry or a mile ' f)ears that y°u lluve a wo11 beyond the city limits make I clual'f'ocl staff that not onlyapplication for judging by noti-! provides a comprehensive profying Mr. Howard at 3722 W. ^ram in traffic safety but also Elm street. Delinquency Charge Against Local Youth one that has a sincere interest in their students. I was pleased to learn that all eligible youths in your hool are provided an opportunity to receive instruction in practice driving upon completion of the classroom program." District l.l At the Mondav evening •meet- (Continued on Page 8) Publish Plaindealer One Day Early Holiday Week On the holiday week, the Plaindealer will be printed one day early, on Tuesday. Dec. .21. In order that everyone receives eopy sufficiently in advance of Christmas, it will be necessary to set' deadlinees ahead one day. General news will be accepted until 4 o'clock Monday, display advertising until Monday noon, display classifieds to 4 o'clock Monday afternoon and regular classifieds, 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Correspondents will meet the regular holiday deadlines. Lawrence Johnson, 19, of 1710 W. Highview," McHenry! was arrested last Thursday by Woodstock police and charged with contributing to the delinquency j jng of the board of School Disof a minor. 11ri< t 15. members acc epted the After posting $500 bond he : resignation of Elizabeth Alford, was ordered to appear in j first grade teacher at Valley Branc h I court Dec. 23. The , View school, effective Jan. 14. complaint was signed by the j They also approved a contract mother of the minor, who re- , for Mrs. Julie Perry to replace sides in Woodstock. j her. In other action regarding faculty members, they gave approval of a leave of absence to Mrs. Stilling, first grade teacher at Edgebrook, from late January to early March to engage in practice" teaching. Insurance bids were opened, covering District 15 needs. The low bidder was Earl R. Walsh & Son in the amount of $6,347. Charlene Sutton, Junior high, school student will receive tutoring as a result of board ad ion this month. Me rubers voted to employ John Haxlev as new custodian in the district. WAR STORY TOLD BY COL YUNCK DURING SURGERY Cousin Of McHenry Woman, Airman Of Year, Recovering On a television news broadcast Monday evening, viewers watched one of the unpleasant incidents of the Viet Nam war which usually reach the public only through the printed word. Col. Michael R. Yunck of the U.S. Marine Air Force was shown during surgery for the amputation of his leg, at the same time he was explaining what had occurred to cause his injury. Col. Yunck is the cousin of Mrs. William Ewald of 3200 V i s t a T e r r a c e , M c H e n r y Shores, who was surprised to see him as she was unaware of his whereabouts. The officer told of his plane being shot down after he refused to bomb the Viet Cong when he noticed from his plane that the latter were using women and children as protection. Rescued By Helicopter After his plane was sho< down, he was rescued by helicopters and underwent surgery in the field hospital. He is now recovering in the Naval hospital in Oakland, Calif. Col. Yunck requested thai TV cameras record the amputation to be shown to objectors on Berkeley campus, Berkeley, Calif. With his family, he visiteh Mrs. Ewald in August of 196^ when enroute to War college in Washington after command ing the Marine air detachment at Pt. Mugu. Calif. He is ? g r a d u a t e o f A n n a p o l i s a n d served in World War II and the Korean conflict. Col. Yunck was named Marine Airman of the Year in 1964. a year after the first award was made to Astronaut John Glenn. His wife, Esther, and two daughters, Elizabeth, 5, and Kitty, 4, are now in the Oakland area. CLOSING OF MISSION The parish mission conducted by Father Terence Powers, C.P., will close Sunday evening at 8 p.m. Blessing of the Holy Father will be given. , A request of Country Art Fair committee for permission to use the Junior high school gym for the annual event June 17, 18 and 19 was granted. Following several hours of discussion concerning the location of the proposed new court house at Woodstock, a requested vote asked by Supervisor Ed Buss of McHenry resulted in fifteen members of the county board of supervisors favoring the 40-acre west site and twelve opposed. Buss and Supervisor Walter Dean of McHenry voted for the site and Supervisors Thomas Huemann and Charles Weingart of McHenry were against it. In spite of the favorable vote, it appears that two important decisions must be forthcoming before anything is definite on construction. Of first importance is the price of the west acreage. Originally it was offered on a thirtyday option for $85,000. Since the option has expired, the owner now asks $130,000. The Plan commission agreed to contact the owner and see if he will reconsider the original pric*?. If this is obtained, the--city of Woodstock must agree to annexing the property before plans can be finalized. Discussion on the subject started early in the day when both the McHenry County Bar association and the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce went on record in favor of the Annex site. Earl Hughes, vice-president Of the McHenry County Plan commission, then outlined the several choices under discussion and told of the commission's recommendations. First choice was the west site and second was the two-block area west of the Annex. The third proposal had been the Annex site, which the commission did not recommend. Speaks of Size Archite c t " R e g i n a r d o w a s present to speak at length of his findings. He -talked particularly of the desirable size of a court house, which, he said, should be based on at least 1 square foot per person population. Since the present population of the county is 95,000, he emphasized that the structure should be at least between 95,000 and 100,000 square feet. Reginardo added that this would be impossible on the Annex site, citing the high expense of underground parkingj He further estimated parking at $542,000 underground, taking into consideration the size deemed necessary, compared to $72,000 west of city. • It was brought out that the Northeast Regional Plan commission has estimated the population of McHenry county will increase to 700,000 in the >iext fifty years. Slides were shown giving the desirable separation of departments into jail and sheriff's tuarters, judicial section and "Ounty offices. Reginardo said t would be necessary to erect a six-story building if this were accomplished at the Annex lo- •ation. Supervisor Huemann of Mclenry expressed a wish for an explanation as to final figures on size before the matter came to a vote. When this was not orthcoming, he expressed a negative vote on the site. It was noted that there are iow eighty-seven full time employees and eight part time in he court house. Future denands, it was brought out, may bring this figure to 361 within tifty years. Supervisor Walter Dean of McHenry suggested the fair grounds as an ideal location, but when it was apparent that the city of Woodstock would not annex this land for that purpose, he voted in favor of the west site. Wants More Patrol Supervisor Freeze of Nunda township spoke up during the meeting for more patrolling of highways in the county. A resolution was passed to consider the situtation, and the finance and sheriff's committees will study the matter to see what can be done to assure 'more complete patrol. A discussion of the recent suit against George Jedlicka, zoning enforcing officer, and the county zoning committee, (Continued on Page 8) i