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Section Iftire* THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Thursday, March 18,1965 McCulloh Lake News EVE LEVESQUE 885-3191 TEDDV HOCIN BADLY INJURED IN TWO CAR CRASH A two car accident at Route 120 and the Wonder Lake blacktop Friday night about 9 o'clock sent three people to Memorial hospital for McHenry County, by ambulance. Critically injured was Theodore ((Teddy) Hocin, 5213 W. Maple Hill Drive, He was on his way to Woodstock when the accident involving Mrs. Barbara and Jean Jandt of Lincoln Road, McHenry, occurred. The younger Miss Jandt \^as treated and released from the hospital on Saturday. Ted had made the last payment! on his '61 automobile .Friday morning and was so proud that it was all his. The vehicle was totally demolished. According to reports, he was given (the last rites of the Catholic church some time Saturday, but his condition improved and he was removed from the critical list. He was reported to have suffered head injuries which required stitches, chest injuries, at least one broken rib, and multiple bruises. Young Ted who will be 22 on April 11 was due to be drafted into the army Monday morning and was excited about reporting for duty. His entry into the Army will depend now on the doctor's report. No doubt the young man will be hospitalized for some time 6nd we're sure he would appreciate cheery messages from you. We also rejoice with his family that the dark Jiours have turned much brighter! Our Deepest Sympathy To Joe Krettler of Lakewood Road who lost his beloved Anna suddenly last Sunday morning. She had not been feeling well since about last May but was only hospitalized for one week recently. Other details appear elsewhere in the Plaindealer. Mrs. Krettler was looking fortvard to her birthday today, when she would have been 77. The couple would also have marked 52 years of marriage next month. Services were held yesterday at St. Mary's church with interment in the church cemetery. Long Time Resident Granted Zoning Variation Theodor Olsen who has been a property owner since 1930, and his wife, Sally, petitioned the village board for a zoning variation from R-l to R-2 at the last meeting held Monday, March 8, in the beachhouse. Home owners immediately surrounding the Olsen residence were informed by mail of the hearing but none of the six families was present -to voice opinions. Members of the audience were allowed to express their opinions. After a great deal of discussion the variation was granted for the lifetime, of the petitioners and/or residence there or possession of the property. If for any reason, the property changes hands, the variation is NULL an<;l VOID. This agreement was made between the village officials and the couple's attorney LeRoy Welter. Attorney Roland Herrmann represented the village; The variation passed with three aye votes and one*-'nay. Trustees Creutz and Boyle were absent. President J. R. Levesque read a communication from Governor Kerner concerning the President's anti-poverty campaign. A session regarding same will be held at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, on March 18 which the president and trustees Art Stuhlfeier and Art Nelson will attend. An invitation was extended to presidential candidate George Luto who declined'. Road commissioner Art Stuhlfeier reported that culverts will be rodded where necessary to assist drainage. The next meeting will be held Monday, March 22, at 8 p.m. in the beachhouse. The public is invited and urged tt^attend. A Son And Heir for Ayers! There were shouts of joy at the William Ayers household when the announcement was made that latest member of the family was a boy! William Robert, Jr., was born Wednesday, March 10, at McHenry hospital and weighed a nice plump 7 lbs., 13 oz. He joins a family inhabited by his mother, Sarah, daddy, William, and sisters -- Edna, 17, Mildred, 13, Jody, 8, and Nancy Ruth who turned 1 last Monday, March 15. Our best wishes to the family and to the built in baby sitters! Time la Running Out To purchase 1965 vehicle stickers and dog tags. The deadline is March 31 and must be displayed by this date. You carf obtain them at the office of village clerk Emma Pyritz, 5218 W. Fountain Lane. Much Accomplished By Ladies' (iroup About fifteen women turned out "for the meeting of the Ladies of the Lake last Thursday night. The gals had been planning adding more sand to the swimming area in the lake, but this was rejected for this year by Cullom-Knoll president Roger Kinsey. The money "will be earmarked and used for the project next winter in conjunction with the C-K. The beachhouse will soon be sporting a new tile floor, thanks to the women's group. Carrie Kurth will head this committee with valuable assistance from hubby Frank. The card party has been tabled indefinitely for lack of enthusiasm. Something else may take its place such as a public party: . A donation- of fifteen- dollars was sent to the Salvation. Army in lieu of a local tag day. During the social session, lucky gals were Marie Hojnacki, Marie McKim, Alice Gustafson, KIma Nelson,. Carrie Kurth, Mary Kantorski, Lois Parent! and Emma Pyritz. Refreshments were furnished by Alice Gustafson and Bernice Bjork. The next meeting will be held the second Thursday in April, the 8th. Cancer Drive Slated For April Mrs. H. H. Mass has been named area chairman for the annual Cancer drive to be held in April. She desparately needs volunteer workers who would be willing to give about one hour's time for this project. If you can give a little time, please call 385-2679. Mrs. Mass will be attending the meeting for all chairmen next Wednesday, when the campaign will be mapped out. "The Life You Save May Be Your 0\yn" A wonderful new service is being offered to residents in the entire area in the form of the McHenry Community Blood Donor Bank. Stated briefly, "a donation of one pint of blood is not only assurance for you and your family, but assurance, for those who need blood without hardship to their families". Donations can be made on the premises of the American Legion ® Hall when the mobile unit from Chicago comes to.,JUS. This reporter ha§ been named local chairman by general chairman Virgil Pollock. We have the application forms which state age limit%and other pertinent information. If you are interested, please call 385- 3191. Young Relative "Ship" Out Tom Bateman's 19 year old brother, James, shipped out with the First Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force last week. His first stop was re[)orted to be Bataan and the Batemans suspect his final destination is where a lot of activity is. going on. The young Marine called the Batemans last week with additional information. He graduated from radio school,, mine detect ion school, and received his paratrooper's wings at Camp Pe'ndelton, Calif., where he has been stationed. We're sure thoy will be anxiously waiting Word . from him. "South, By Northwest" . Vi Gates certainly demonstrated her faith in commercials when she chose the airline for her maiden voyage above the ground. Vi left Sunday afternoon from O'Hare airport to visit, son. Bob, in Glynco, Ga„ and elder son, Glenn, in Fort Knox, Ky„ where the young men are stationed. Bob is in the Air Force and Glenn a member of the Army. More details upon her return, but she was looking forward with a great deal of enthusiasm and just a trace of apprehension to her first flight. Memorable Southern Journey Elsie and Clayt Nelson returned Saturday afternoon after spending a delightful and active two weeks in Florida. Both trips by air. On the southern flight, they landed at Miami and were met by son and family. Dr. Don and Marlene Nelson of Battle Creek, Mich. After a day of sightseeing in that city, taking in the monkey jungle and the local museum, they traveled north by about 110 miles to Stewart, Fla., Their other son, Dr. Cliff, owns property here and the senior and younger Nelsons spent the balance of the time here. Stewart is located on the St. Lucie. liver which is about one mfle wide at this point and has brackish (sea) water because of the tide. During their stay in Stewart, former residents and long time friends of the Nelsons -- Lena PRE-FINISHED MAHOGANY PANELING One Complete 44 WALL (8'xl2') ONLY *13 as low as 14#sq. ft. -- 4'x8'x>/4" shtf4^® ' OTHER FINISHES ALSO AVAILABLE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR EASY PAYMENT PLAN WITH TERMS TO FIT YOUR BUDGET -tlWE to Craftsman ACRYLIC LATEX WALL PAINT only $345 gal. } RICHMOND CMWulenny IP • Dries in 20 minutes UTCXIO OPXA INT t Touch -ups won't show it Clean-up with water YOU SAW IT IN LIFE AND POST CEILING TILE The beautiful patterns and textures to be found in ceiling tile make it an ideal ceiling material. EASY TO APPLYAS LOW AS SQ.FT. ALEXANDER LUMBER CO THE BEST OF EVERYTHING FOR THE BUILDER On Highway 31 South of Main Street -- McHenry, Illinois Phone 385-1424 and Fred Eckhardt came down from Tampa to spend the weekend with them. Elsie and Clayt enjoyed oyster fishing, deep sea* and river fishing and feasted on oysters. The group left Friday morning for Daytona Beach where they visited Marineland, then on to St. Augustine and on to Jacksonville where Elsie and Clayt boarded the plane for home and the yoanger Nelsons returned to Battle Creek by auto. A very exciting trip with plenty of memories. Natal "Daze" Birthday congrats to Mickey O'Flaherty tomorrow, March 19 . . . Jimmy Hocin will be 9 and next door neighbor A1 Oberhuber observes his natal day. both on the 20th Natal, rjay greetings to Bill Hecht on March 22 . . . Bobby Logler turns 2, Nancy Burg will be IT and Ann Matthesius will be celebrating her birthday- -all .on March 24. Best wishes to all. flighty discouraging with those snow flurries last Monday, If Spring, is coming, it better hurry. Only two more days, according to the calendar! See you next week? COLLEGE PROGRAM EXPANSION ASKED FOR STATE YOUTH State Treasurer William J. Scott and Superintendent of Public Instruction Ray Page, the ranking Republican state officeholders in Illinois, have called on Democratic Governor Otto Kerner to join them in supporting bi-partisan legislation for a dramatic $10,000,000 expansion of the state's college scholarship program. k Scott and Page stated in a letter adressed to Governor Kerner that providing adequate cojlege educational opportunities for the young people of Illinois without jeopardizing the financial integrity of the state, was the number one problem facing Illinois today. Under the proposed legislation, they said. Ihat more than 10,000 talented and needy students would be given the opportunity to attend the college of their , choice anywhere in the state, thereby helping the private colleges expand their enrollments and reducing the need for expensive nevvbuildings and new campuses at the tax-supported State Universities. "By increasing the number of state scholarships from 5.500 to DR. JOHN F. KELLY OPTOMETRIST At 1224 N. Green Sireei, McHenry 1 (Closed Wednesday) EYES EXAMINED -- GLASSES FITTED VISUAL TRAINING -- VISUAL REHABILITATION CONTACT LENSES HOURS: DAILY 9:30 a.m. to 5 P.M. FRIDAY EVENINGS 8:30 P.M. EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT PHONE 385-0452 about 15,000 ancT raising the' maximum amount allowed the individual student from $750 to $1,200, superior students would be given a freer choice of selecting the best educational institutions in the state for their particular needs, "Scott and Page said. "Equally important is the fact that this is the most economical way the State of Illinois can prcvide a college ed ucation for our deserving young people," they went on to say. Ever Notice?? T'ake a map of the world, dtit Otit Africa and South America and see how clearly the west coast cft Africa fits into the east coast of South America. 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