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/ t .•• •• t <=Hfhf -st'^r SERVING THE CHAIN-0-LMKES REGION SINCE 1875" 3 ^ Thursday, July 21,1966 McHENRJ, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. JULY 21,1966 20 Pages -- 10c Copy LIVES IN AREA ^Mii^e than a few people were delighted with the four entries of the business districts in last Sunday's parade, each promoting attractive features of McHenry living. Young folks donated their time to fashion individual portrayals of important bits of local history--past and--present. Old timers went back in memory as a miniature of the Old Mill Stream passed by, and more than a few were heard to , chuckle over the Old Swimming Hole. Promoting the community were two other entries, both winners, by placing McHenry as tops among places to live and visit for recreation. With summeV swiftly passing by, interest is sure to grow among those piost earnestly working for the formation of a junior college district in the county. It is a detailed program, time consuming, and to date entered into by a comparatively few individuals who will receive little thanks for their time and trouble. The general public may gain more interest when they realize that because of recently passed laws in the state, school districts are required to pay part of the tuition for each student within their boundary lines who wishes to attend a junior college. The bill for McHenry High School District 156 for the present fiscal year will be $10,755. It is true that the figure will jnot become smaller with . the establishmeniP^of" a district within the county, but there should be considerable satisfaction in knowing that our tax money is being spent locally. The situation is sure to involve even larger amounts in the years ahead, with populations growing and more and more young people deciding to further their education with the generous financial help given through legislation. Some of those who are working hardest for passage of the district at this time were opposed to the first bond issue a couple of years ago. In response to our question asking the reason for a change of heart, one educator answered that they had "seen the light". The problem now seems to be sonic method of getting more folks to do likewise. £upt. E.C. Nichols of the SEarengo schools is in charge of" "the present movement to organize a district. Anyone desiring more information or VWlling to offer a helping hand with the program will surely receive a big "thank you" for calling ftim. We made the acquaintance of our new public school superintendent, Dr. Carl Bergstrom. PT way of a telephone conversation this week. It was a pleasant, friendly voice that all of us will come to know better in the months ahead. Our short visit convinced us that others, too, will be impressed with the sincerety of this young man who has assumed a real responsibility in the educational progress of McHenry's young folks. (Continued On Page 8) Council Voles Radar. Spted Enforcement In City For Near Future The City Council took steps Monday night to put a stop to speeding on city streets. An amendment to the City Cod'. was passed to provide for radar traffic control, and the purchase of equipment from American Radar at a cost of $1295 was approved. Complaints of excessi v< speed, especially in residential areas, brought about severa: arrests recently when warnings failed. The new radii equipment installed in police cars promises to bring aboui saner driving and prevent accidents. The police will hanc out courtesy tickets to those drivers not realizing they arc slightly over the speed limit The serious violators will be given tickets to appear in court The radar will give the police a chance to clock a car with out the old method of giving chase. Several demonstration have been given by other firms before the Council made the decision. Annual Appropriation The annual appropriation ordinance, a fter review in thr past month, was passed in the amount of $504,647.50 The tota last year was $452,357.50. A? explained many times, the appropriation is not a budge' since by no stretch of the imaginatidn will" this amount bf available. It is realistic in many sections where expenditures can be estimated with a fair degree of a ccuracy each year. Other amounts are inserted or increased to provide for the unexpected needs. With the growth of McHenry through annexations and subdivision developments, the cit> must prepare for increased services and provisions must be made through appropriation to permit necessary expenditures Front Street Zoning The Council directed City At torney John E. Looze, to take necessary steps for zoning thr area along Front street. (111. Rt. 31) which was recently annexed to the city. This is a p p r o x i m a t e l y f i f t y a c r e ? which was completely surrounded by the city previous to annexation. Make Final College Survey Report July 21 The Junior College association of the county will hold its next meeting Thursday evening, July 21, at 8 o'clock in the library of the Crystal Lak^ high school. Anyone interested in the progress of this group is invited to attend the monthly meeting. The survey committee is expected to make its final report. C AR FIRE The interior of a car was completely destroyed by fire about 6:15 o'clock Monday evening on Rt. 120, west of McHenry. Fire Chief Ed Justen said a floor mat apparently fell through a hole in the floor onto the exhaust pipe. Local Woman Theft Victim Irene Jones of 1318 W. Bay road, escaped injury, but rob- ')ers escaped with $16, a credit card from her purse and a ring set with numerous diamonds, highly valuable, when they surprised her last week. The incident took place just before midnight Wednesday when the McHenry woman arrived home. Smelling cigarette -tmoke on oper»'ng the door, she realized someone was in the house just before three men grabbed her, tied her up and blindfolded her. After ransacking the home, they left with the ring, money ind credit card, but told her lot to worry as they would lotify the sheriff's office that •he was tied. Shortly after nidnight she worked loose rom the rope and called the county sheriff's office. About a 'ialf hour later the radio operitor there received word from m Elgin telephone operator hat a man had called froma oay station at Algonquin asking hat they go to the home of Irene Jones at the Bay address and release her. . Pay phones in that area were hcked but no one was found SUPERINTENDENT CONDUCTS FIRST BOARDMIETING Resignations Of Several Faculty Members Announced Dr. Carl Bergstrom, new superintendent of schools in District 15 and 156, was present at his first board meeting with both groups this week. At the regular meeting of the latter, held Tuesday even- THREE-YEAR-OLD RESCUED FROM WATERS OF BAY A three-year-old boy narrowly escaped drowning last Thursday in the waters of Meyer's Bay. He was Christopher Day of 914 Lake Shore drive, Crockett's subdivision. It is believed the lad fell from a pier ladder into the bay and was found by his mother. A neighbor used mouthto- mouth resuscitation while awaiting the arrival of the Johnsburg rescue squall. He was taken to McHenry noSfcrital for treatment and released. HEADS SCHOOL TRUSTEES At the organizational meet- :ng of the county board of school trustees, Norbert Mauch, 'he only member from McHenry, was elected president of the seven-man group. He has been a member of the board for several years. Their chief function is to settle school district disputes that may arise in the county. CONDUCT RAID Fifteen pinball machines were reported confiscated Thursday by Internal Revenue Service agents from taverns in Cook, Henry and McHenry counties. According to the IRS, operators of the businesses failed to pay the $250 gaming tax due July 1 for coin-operated devices. Raided in McHenry county were the Auto Dine in Crystal L;tke and Tomasello's in this community. sit M il I tii !l r#Ht DR. CARL BERGSTROM ing, resignations were accpted of John Mesching, Peter H. Steffen, Miss Blanche Miller, James L. McGhee, David Barton, Susan Berg and Gene Brooke. Contracts were awarded to Sybil E. Sears to teach one class of home economics; Eleanor Holl, English and counselling; Walter Scott, industrial arts; Dawn Sayre, English; Mark Williams, German and French; Dolores Michaels and Donald Eckert. The board approved the investment from the construction fund of $60,000 in federal Treasury bills for a period of four months and $45,000 for six months. During the meeting, a budget was set for presentation to the architect, to be used in making drawings for the new building. A revision became necessary because of increasing costs. It was announced that no National Defense Education Act funds would be available for the year 1966-67. Take Re-Survey A report on a re-survey of the new school property was given, made necessary because of an error in the original survey. Members approved a change in easement to McHenry hospital in the matter of a drainage situation. The budget will be acted upon Sept. 20. Meets Board Dr. Bergstrom had his first official meeting with the board cf District 15 on Monday evening, at which time they discussed policies and procedures, with an exchange of ideas. Members of the Ringwood school board were present to request that seventh and eighth grade pupils from that school attend Junior high this fall on a per capita pay basis. The matter was taken under consideration following a discussion. Select Miss Peanut July 25 Entries received so far for the Little Miss Peanut contest show a definite interest in the young lady who will hold the title in the year"5 ahead. Entries received to date are Linda Jean Durkin, Jeanne Commings, Amy Ann Rosio, Gina Marie Rosio, Christine Zelvis, Debra Ann Caley, Cathy Masielak, Lisa Ann Reinhard, Karen Meyer, Deborah Dami-' ano, Tammy Ann Leone, Jill Rita Freund, Linda Cossmann, Evelyn Morgan, Tammy Justen, Annette Hansen, Earlene Lorraine Riley and Cathy Ann Fenner. Children between the ages of 6 and 8 who reside in the McHenry high school district are invited to enter. Parents may register the children by sending name and age of child, name of parent, address, birth date and phone number to Kiwanis Little Miss Peanut Contest, care of John Flint, 3611 W. Elm street, McHenry, by July 21. All contestants will receive a prize. Since this is not a talent contest, each young lady will be judged on the basis of poise, pertness and personality. Contestants must be in attendance at the Legion home Monday evening, July 25, at 8:30 o'clock. Promote McHenry Queen * (RANDS' SCENE OF MANY ATTRAC Don Peasley Photo Mrs. Jean Wiles, left, and Mrs. Ethel Groth, right, representing the sponsoring organization, the McHenry VFW auxiliary, led the applause for Kris Chelini, Miss McHenry, during the Miss McHenry County preliminary judging last week. Finals will be held at the McHenry County Fair on Thursday night, August 4. Cmwi Of 20J00 View Colorful Marine Parade; y At iMimfj Program Jfour-Day Calendar Teaiures Contests* Other Entertainment Always one of the big attractions at the McHenry County Fair are the special events presented before the grandstand. From 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, to Sunday, Aug. 7, at 10 p.m. it will be alive with activities, contests and entertainment, W H . T a m m e u s , g e n e r a l c h a i r - man, said this week. Many of the events are free, and all are entertaining and worth seeing. 'Opening the four - day calendar will be the national open baton twirling contest sponsored by the National Baton association. Contestants are entered from eighteen states. This event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday. County Highlight Featured on opening night-- Thursday, Aug. 4 -- will be t h e M i s s M c H e n r y C o u n t y Pageant as beauties from ten county cities vie for this coveted crown. The Thursday evening program will begin with a band concert by the Woodstock city band at 7:30 p.m., followed by t h e M i s s M c H e n r y C o u n t y Pageant at 8:30 p.m. Tractor drivers vie for $600 in prize money in the annual tractor pulling contest Friday afternoon beginning at 1:30 p.m. Lyle Paulsen, Kenneth F i s k e a n d S t u a r t W e l l s h e a d the committee for this popular event. One of the highlights of this 4-H oriented fair takes place Friday night. At 7:30 p.m. comes the parade of cham- (Continued On Page 8) YOUTH GIVEN PROBATION FOR BURGLARY. THEFT Gerald L. Mayfield of 3809 W. Main street, McHenry, was admitte'd to "three years' probation for burglary and theft in a hearing by Judge William M. Carroll in Circuit court Thursday. The youth was indicted recently by the grand jury for burglarizing the John K. Larson home, 3315 W. Johnsburg road, McHenry, last February, and the theft of jewelry, and also the Louis E. Marchi residence at 7319 W. Trey road, McHenry, and the theft of items there in March. $155 Loss In Old Con Game The old con game in one of its various forms apparently is in progress in McHenry and other parts of the county. An elderly woman in McHenry lost $155, while another in Woodstock escaped with only a search of drawers and cabinets in her home. The same type ruse was used in both cases. In McHenry, one man approached a home in the north part of the city, started talking to a lady sitting on the porch, and soon was joined by a companion. Both were described as probably in their early thirties. Posing as electrical wiring experts, they told her their stop was occasioned by the fact that they noticed the house wiring was in need of work and estimated the cost at $100. The lady later told relatives she let them in the house "because they were polite" and said she could only give them $30 for the work at that (Continued On Page 8) Under sunny skies last Sunday, a crowd estimated in excess of 20,000 witnessed the colorful parade which was a highlight of one of McHenry's most successful Marine Festivals. Another 3,200 tot^^SQO thrilled to the spectacular Drum Corps Magic event on McCracken field that evening. Again this year, the Chicago Cavaliers topped six talented, high stepping cojps to be awarded the trophy which goes to the first place musicians. They scored 79.03. Behind them, in second place, were the Norwood Paric " imperials with 74.05 and following were the Des Plaines Vanguards with 74.00, the Berwyn Royal Airs with 72.50, the Nei Sei Ambassadors with 54.07 and the Ottowa Crusaders with 50.815. The evening festivities were opened by Frank. Low, festival chairman for the Sunday event, who introduced the Chamber of Commerce president, Vernon Thompson. The latter presented float awards from the afternoon -parade. Winning Floats In the special category, confined to four floats representing the various business districts, Riverside Drive won first place for its attractive entry of an Indian scene, complete with tepee, braves and squaws, highlighting the theme placing McHenry "at the top of the totem pole". Second place was awarded the float of Creen street, portraying a golf course green and the theme, "We're Fore McHenry". The four business floats proved interesting additions to an excellent parade, and eacn promoted the community with appropriate slogans as an ideal place to live and find recreation. MOtSRBUMS Young Father Of Seven Dies While Working Near Home Walter J. Foreman of 1509 Pine street, Holiday Hills, father of seven children, was killed instantly last Sunday noon when he. was thrown from a tractor and under the attached mower. Foreman, 35 years old, was using a large mower purchased the Holiday Hills association for residents to cut vacant fields near their homes. He was working in a culvert when the tractor suddenly came- too' close and struck a tree, throwing him underneath the mower. The Fpreman family of nine had been residing in this area for the past nine and one-half years. Mr. Foreman was employed at the Auto Care center in Palatine. Active In Community He was a member of the Griswold Lake Athletic dub and the Holiday Hills Property Owners association. The deceased was born July 4, 1931. He ,is survived by his wife, Ai&net. seven children ranging in age1 from 13 to lVz, Joseph, Rosemary, Nancy, Estelle Kay, Walter, 35all and Donald; and his parents, who reside in Chicago. , . The- body Was removed to the Columbian funeral home at 6621 W. North avenue, Oak Park. Mass 'will be sung at 11 -^lUrMay morning jn Our Lady of Sorrow church, 3100 Jackson blvd., with burial in Queen of Angels cemetery. „ A fund has been started for the Fbreman family. Contributions should ix made out to the Walter Foreman Fund and sent to Mrs. Mary Mahon, 1509 W. Birch street, Holiday Hills, McHenry. /. . Child Dies F^mpromtteold David C. Bares succumbed in Children's Memorial hospital, Chicago, early last Friday, July 15, to injuries sustained. in a two-car crash the previous evening. The baby, son of Dale and Di- [ Kasprzak Bares of 3616 W. j John street, McHenry, was first taken to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, by the Wonder Lake rescue squad and then transferred by ambulance to Chicago. In the same accident, Roger Nay lor, 18, of 4514 W. Lake Shore drive. Wonder Lake, Casimier Kasprzak, 16, of 3711 E. Wonder Lake road, and the baby's mother were injured and treated at Memorial hospital. Deputy Clarence Hummel said that Naylor, whose auto was demolished, was driving west on Rt. 120 about 6:15 Thursday evening. He told authorities he saw Kasprzak stop at the intersection with Wonder Lake road and then pull out onto the highway. He said he was unable to avoid the collision. Kasprzak told a similar story and he, too, was unable to stop after driving onto Rt. 120. The latter was ticketed for failure to yield the right of way. Mrs. Bares and her son (Continued On Page 8) (Continued On Page 8) Floats Highlight Fine City Attributes minrtifwn1 wMf! LilBkfe-'" ^ / W E2 c HSKim MILL « H E M R Y I 8 / 3 4 ft f';v5 RIVERSIDE DRIVE wEsrMcft "McIIENllY -- TOP OF TOTEM TOLE" GREEN STREET "WE'HE FOilE McIIENllY ELM STREET "THE OLD MILL STREAM" 'OLD SWIMMING HOLE"