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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Vol. 90 - No. 26-2 Sections Thursday, January 26, 1967 - McHenry, Illinois 18 Pages - 10$ ARIA FIRE DAMAGE EXCEEDS *40,000 Lions Club Charter Night SPIRITED RACES £EA RfPFfTFft ARE EVIDENT FOR iTBIIMklllW ALDERMANXC POSTS AT PUnC MILK Happy smiles were in evidence last Sat- Leonard Studio Photo urday evening when the newly formed Mc* rector John Balbo; President Paul Schwegel Henry Lions club enjoyed its charter night of McHenry's club; Governor John Oberdinner at the new American Legion home. weis of District I-J: Governor Charles En- Shown, left to right, are John Shay, chair- dress, chairman of the Council of Governman of the event; Andy Davidson, president ore; and Deputy Governor Les Peat of Dis of the Island Lake club; International Di- trict I-J. Monday of this week Was the first day to file nominating petitions for aldermanic posts in the city of McHenry and considerable activity is in evidence. It is in the newly formed Ward No. 4, which covers the Lakeland Park area, that spirited races appear to be in the making. Independent filings have been made in this ward by Frank S. Hromec, John T. Licastro and Dr. Leonard L. Bottari. Incumbent Aldermen, Arthur V. Jackson in Ward No. 2 and Lawrence J. Huck, Jr. in Ward No. 3, have also filed and requested that their names be placed on the ballot for the election to be held April 18. Feb. 27 is the last day for filing nominating petitions. Absent electors in the United States service or dependents may make application for official ballot at this time. The first day for other absent voters to apply is March 20. Information. may be secured in the office of the City Clerk. gan Far si Home Destroyed ANNUAL MEETING f|apes Sweep Through Building Musin' and " Meanderin' Crystal Lake Girl 'Tis the season for Valentines, following closely on the heels of the season to be merry. And so it goes as we startrapidly tripping on our way Into a new year. On Jan. 3, as we formed a long line of gift exchangers, we couldn't help but notice the stray artificial poinsettia blooms and the gold wrapped small gifts still bravely vying for attention as clerks placed the first romantic valentines on another counter. A closer look brought us to a small corner where bright green, felt shamrocks for the lapel carried a snappy commercial gimmick which hopefully would send any good Irishman reaching into his pocket even at this early date. And now ccft&e the sales on heavy winter Ittire, although it seems possible these might have brought a nifty profit at high prices during the subzero temperatures of last week. Nearby, we note the first perky flowers on pastel spring hats, which fail to do the job intended, but instead leave us as cold as the day outside. As we look ahead, we anticipate a 1967 which will continue to move along just as quickly. In making a selection of our valentines, we'll no doubt be nudged by a clerk putting on display the sentimental messages of Mother's Day cards, which will reign very shortly before turning over the prime spot to flags we'll fly Memorial Day. Father, too, will find he's in the limelight a limited time as the flags return for the big July Fourth celebration. The lazy days of late summer will be just a teaser to the fellow who thinks life might be finally settling down to his slower pace. Oh no -- we're just taking a breather before that biggest of all preparations, the return to school come Sept. 1. And then we're back to the rush of fall, and before long it's Thanksgiving and then Christmas again. Hey wait-- you left us somewhere back about Feb. !6.\nd to think the calendar Isn't going to give as that extra Leap Year day to recover until 1968! Crash North Of City INCREASE TEACHER SALARIES At a special meeting of the board of School District 166, held last Monday eve-, ig, members approved a across-the-board raise on the salary schedule for teachers for the 1967-68 sdiool year. The board also approved an increase in pay for the substitute teachers from $1750 to $20 per day. -- ' . I i - a . DOLLAR DAYS Dollar Days will be held in McHenry on Feb. 9, 10 and 11. General Manager To Address La^ge Crowd In McHenry A. L. McWilliams, general manager of Pure Milk association, will address the annual meeting of PMA District 6 in the VFW hall at McHenry on Thursday, Jan. 26, according to Avery A. Vose, district director and PMA president, Rt. 2, Antioch. Nearly 650 dairy farmers, mainly from McHenry, Lake and Walworth c o u n t ies, but also from Kane, Boone and Cook counties, 111., and Kenosha county, Wis., comprise the membership of District 6. Elect Officers Election of officers, except district director, and transaction of other business will get under way at 11 a.m. Dinner, free to members and wives, will be served at noon. Present officers of PMA District 6 are President, Ralph L. Nichols, Rt. 1, Hebron, vice-president, Charles P. Weingart, McHenry; secretary - treasurer, Kenneth Denman, Rt. 2, Lake Villa; Russell J. Kelahan, Woodstock; alternate re-districting committeeman, Norman E. Heinrich, Crystal Lake; resolutions committeeman, Ferdinand F. Dahle, Rt. 1, Walworth, Wis.; alternate resolutions committeeman, Richard E. Walters, Woodstock; intercooperative relations committeeman, Ralph L. Nichols; and Avery Vose, the district's representative on the PMA board of directors (re-elected last year to a two-year term). Only the charred walls remain of the twostory home on the John Hogan farm on fearnard Mill road, which was destroyed by fire last Friday afternoon. Damage was estimated at more than $30,000, including a large remodelled portion of the residence. The Hogans have lived on the farm for twenty-three years. SP/4 PROVENZANO LOSES LIFE IN VIETNAM SERVICE McHenry friends deceived word early this week of the death of Sp-4 Robert L. Provenzano, about 22 years old, while serving in Vietnam. His death occurred last week, but no details were available. During their resid e n c e here, the Frank Provenzano family resided on Elm street, but for several years have resided at 236 N. Racine, Chicago. Robert attended St. rick's school, McHemy. Pat- VEHlCLE tag notice In answer to questions from residents of the newly annexed area around Lakeland Park, city vehicle stickers and dog tags will be required for 1967 as for all other McHenry residents. McHenry was the scene of one of the county's two vehicle fatalities of the weekend early Sunday morning when a Crystal Lake girl lost her life in the crash of two cars near the intersection of Rt. 31 and Johnsburg road. She was Joanne Fraser, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Fraser of 336 Oriole Trail, Crystal Lake. Hospitalized in McHenry with severe head injuries was Philip Winkelman, 20, of Union, driver of the car in which Miss Fraser was riding. State police said the Winkleman auto was proceeding west at a Tiigh rate of speed as it approached the intersection with the highway. Apparently the driver did not see the vehicle or was unable to stop before striking the second auto, driven by Phillip Schimke, 17, of Wonder Lake, who had stopped at the sign. Hie latter's car (Continued on Page 10) eras 9 utl For w C of C President William Nye of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce called a special meeting of the new board Tuesday noon, chiefly for the purpose of discussing^the org a n i z a t i o n ' s a c t i v i t i e s f o r 1967. The dates of the Marine Festival were set July 13 through 16, for which committees will be selected in the near future. Frank Low will serve as general chairman of the event. The annual summer festival will follow the general theme of last year, except that preliminary plans call for an expansion of the marine activities. There will also be a queen contest and street dances, a9 in the past. Another important project for which the C. of C. will act as coordinator is that of diversified occupations, a plan which allows school students to include on-the-job work as part of their education. The Chamber will host a luncheon meeting of industrial leaders and school administrators late in February, for a discussion of the proposed program. Clint Claypool will serve as chairman. Other events planned later in the year include the dinner dance, scheduled for April 15, with Myrt Martell and Donald Howard as co-chair- $10,000 Trust For Vocations The Community Methodist church of McHenry has received notice that it will receive the income from a permanent trust fund of $10,000 established with the Methodist Foundation of Rock River conference. The income from the trust, called the Lon H.J. and Laura F. Smith scholarship fund for its donors, will be used by the local church to make grants and Joans to persons preparing for full time church-related vocations. A person remaining in this type of vocation will not find it necessary to repay a grant and will have ten years after completion of schooling to repay a loan bearing no interest. The purpose of this fund is "to promote and cultivate persons for vocations which will influence the society in which we live and throughout the world toward a better understanding of each other and a close relationship to God." men, and golf day in June. Edward Buss and Ed Pieroni will head this activity. Larry Lund will act as chairman of the annual membership drive to take place soon. It was announced that after a period of inactivity during the holidays, the retail committee will resume meetings. BOARD EXPLAINS SCHOOL PLANS ON NEW BUILDING The board of School District 156 has voted?*" unanimously to include Alternate I (an auditorium) at $133,451 in plans for the new high school to be erected west ot the Crystal Lake blacktop. This action followed a recessed meeting in which low bids for necessary work were approved. Alternate H, which would establish a shop, is not included, although the room will be set aside for eventual furnishing at another time. Because of the relatively small number of upper-class students enrolled in this class, they will be taken by bus to building for the present. Alternate HI, a lawn and landscaping of thirty-six acres, is postponed until another time. Later, a motion was made and approved to accept the building cuts and deletions of $144,690 as proposed by the architects. The latter will contact suppliers to guarantee present prices for as long as possible. Changes in original plans for the gym will result in savings along several lines, including, for the present, the omission of seating in the amount of $25,990. Bleachers will be installed as the gymnasium is ready to use, with (Continued on Page 10) HOLD INTER - FAITH SERVICES The three-month report of fines and fees collected in the county is always interesting, revealing some surprises as one peruses the revenue from (Continued on Page 10) Leonard Studio Photo Pictured above left, prior to the Inter-Faith service scheduled at St. Patrick's Catholic church for Wednesday evening, Jan. 25, are Edward Buss, lay member of St. Mary's C&ttrtUc church; Father Leonard Guzzardo, pastor of St. Patrick's; Rev. John Mclntyre of Faith Presbyterian; Father Arthur McKay of St. Paul's Episcopal church; Rev. Raymond White of the Community Methodist church; and Father David Beauvais, assistant pastor of St. Patrick's. At right is a scene within St. Patrick's church Sunday evening when youth from the various local congregations gathered for a similajr service. Later, a social hour was held in the church hall. Between 125 and 150 young people were in attendance. Three members of the John Hogan family narrowly escaped unharmed last iSriday afternoon as flames swept through the two-story house at 6606 N. Barnard Mill road, leaving only a wall standing. An estimated $30,000 in damage to building and contents resulted from the fire, cause o! which has not been determined. Mrs. Thomas Parsley of Crystal Lake, who as Patricia Hogan was a former county and state dairy princess, was visiting at her parents' home and was in the house with her nine and a ;half-month-old daughter, Laura, at the time. As she entered the family room, Mrs. Parsley smelled smoke, and soon found it was emanating from a closet door. Calls For Help Immediately she called to an employee, Paul Zenk, who opened the closet door to find flames bursting forth. Mrs. Parsley then summoned her brother, Mike, who was driving a tractor near the home. As he turned in the fire alarm, his sister took the baby from her bed and fought through the fast spreading flames to leave through the rear door. By the time Mike completed his call, this exit was completely blocked and he was forced to break a front window to get out of the home. The Hogans had remodelled their house last fall and it contained all new furniture. The closet where the fire started was used only for a few items of clothing and stood in the place of a door which formerly led to a back room. Two Hospitalized Mrs. Hogan, who had left only ten minutes earlier to visit another son, Harry, in McHenry hospital, was in shock upon receiving the news and was hospitalized in Harvard for several days. Harry, who received a knee injury in a skiing accident last week, is expected to leave the hospital soon, but will need to wear a cast for several weeks. The family expects to start rebuilding immediately. Until their new home is ready for occupancy, they will reside in a trailer on the property which has been used recently by the Mike Hogans. In addition to the loss of the owners, Mrs. Parsley had stored all of her wearing apparel and many wedding gifts in the home during her change of residence from Woodstock to Crystal Lake. Firemen from Companies I and n of Wonder Lake and of McHenry battled the blaze and managed to save two nearby buildings, one a shed and the other a tworoom doll house, as high winds fanned the blaze. A very large shed <m the same farm burned In 1963. .. (Continued on Page 10) I 4