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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 9 Mar 1967, p. 12

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tAGEj2, SECTION I - McHENRY PLAIN DEALER - MARCH 9, 1967 Musin' & Meanderin lued From Page 1) proud histories, while otters have enjoyed fewer years but their success has been evidenced by growing numbers of customers. If business owners would drop us a line, or give us a call stating the years their particular firms have been located in Mc- Henry, and the length of time present owners have served, the Plaindealer may be able to come up with a business history readers would find interesting. Spring reveals many lovely sights, and among the most welcome are the grass and early flowers which push their way up beneath mounds of snow. Other sights have been with , us all along, but take on an especially unappealing look in comparison with the beauty of the season. We are referring to almost every home and apartment which suddenly seems cluttered with souvenirs, books, magazines, trunks, bags, worn out phonographs, radios, TV sets, clocks, silverware, pots, pans and lamps that should have been discarded years ago. Closets, drawers and particularly basements and attics are filled with junk that probably should never have been saved in the first place.^ It takes a firm resolution of attack and the courage of a soldier to start the inevitable job of ridding the premises of items that will never be used again. Only occasionally do most of us feel we are up to the task, but what a satisfaction we experience when it is completed. The zero hour is approaching this year of 1967. Spring makes its entrance in less than two weeks. At least one McHenry resident feels strongly about the honesty of his fellow man-- or woman. He is Anton Reschke of 4915 W. Home avenue, McHenry, who dropped several bills from his pocket while shopping two weeks ago. There was no identification and Mr. Reschke had little reason to believe he would recover the money. However, the next time he entered the store he asked if it had been turned in. A clerk overheard the conversation and gave him the sixteen dollars he had lost, found either by a custorner or a store employee. One husband has found a way to make his wife drive more carefully. He tells her that if she has an accident the newspapers will print her age. The little lady has nothing to fear from the Plaindealer, unless she drives herself intothe cemetery. Otherwise the secret remains hers alone. Many long time residents of McHenry will be interested to learn that local travelers in Florida visited Carl Stenger, president of the local bank during the twenties. Miss Genevieve Knox, Mrs. Robert Knox and Mrs. Albert Foley called on Mr. Stenger in Pompano Beach and enjoyed a most pleasant visit recalling the per- : iod of forty years ago in McHenry. KJLF. KIWAN1S AIDES MENTAL HEALTH CENTER PROGRAM (Continued From Page 1) one-half miles beyond the city limits. As the limits extend through annexation, so also does the one and one-half mile project from that new point outward. The City Council has been discussing future annexation and is looking toward the area of Hunterville Park and the area east of the Fox River. It is felt by the city that one of its first goals is the acquisition of sufficient new equipment and manpower to handle the larger operation brought about by the recent annexation. Mayor Doherty commented concerning the new industry in the area. He further commented that, during the past year, twelve apartment buildings and fifty new homes have been built within the city limits. It is estimated that the current population of McHenry is 6,000 residents. A census is under way to determine the exact number. Kiwanian Vaughan Jofi&s expressed appreciation fen* the fine job of snow removal per - formed by the city. The Kiwanians commented that they felt it desirable to have the city officials appear before the club each year and give a progress report as it was both enlightening and helpful to the members. SEAL CAMPAIGN HOPES TO MEET $16,000 GOAL (Continued From Page 1) The organization is desirous that the contributors, through this campaign, use the Easter Seals on their letters in order to carry the message of the Easter Seal throughout the country. "The cost of administering these departments plus the costs of various equipment and other expenditures is not being met by campaign funds but it adds greatly to the total budget of $35,000peryear" said Gould. "Many organizations and individuals across the county" he commented, "also sale of fruit cakes, Christmas cards and memorials each year, as well as proceeds from the Gift shop at the Therapy center in ' Woodstock, should make up the deficit. So it is necessary that the 1967 goal be reached through the generous contributions of the people of McHenry county." The Therapy center is dedicated to helping the handicapped, and the importance of the Work of the physical therapist and executive director, Robert Steffi, is revealed in his annual report. This reveals that there were 2883 patient visits registered at the center; also a total of 8,- 800 prescribed physical therapy treatments. In addition, 1,- 700 speech lessons and examinations were given during the summer speech clinic. There were eighty-seven pieces of equipment loaned free of charge to people of the county and ten handicapped youngsters, who otherwise would hot have enjoyed summer fun, were given specialized swimming lessons. Hie Easter Seal society serves nineteen cities and villages in the county through its physical therapy and speech clinic programs. Steffi is assisted by Mrs. Eleanor Frakes, physical therapy assistant, at the center. Mrs. Vera Zell, office secretary, is the volunteer tag day chairman this year. GIFTS MADE TO CITY LIBRARY (Continued From Page 1) ing even a greater amount this year. I am reminded of a quote used by Winston Churchill in the early days of World War II when he said 'There will always be an England.' The McHenry Woman's club's help to the library for more than thirty years prompts me to say 'There will always be a library.' On behalf of the library board, I want to again thank you for your fine efforts." The success of this event is attributed to the efforts of a great committee headed by Mrs. Frank Steffek and her co-chairman, Mrs. Paul Jessup. Other committee chairmen include Mrs. William A. Givens, Mrs. Harry Eckland and Mrs. Joseph Flicek. Assisting on the various committees were Mrs. Richard Anderson, Mrs. Clyde Bailey, Mrs. Robert Blake, Mrs. Keith Foster, Mrs. Stewart Hoak, Mrs. George Jedlicka, Mrs. David Jones, Mrs. Alex Justen, Mrs. Gertrude Justen, Mrs. George Kleinhans, Mrs. Frank MacLaughlin, Mrs. H. H. Mass, Mrs. PatrickMoriarity, Mrs. Harold Padgitt, Mrs. Carl Rietesel, Mrs. Earle Seepe, Mrs. Laverne Spohr, Mrs. Elmer Stange, Mrs. Arthur Wilcox, Mrs. Harold Wildhagen and Mrs. A. J. Wirtz. PUBLIC HEARS PR06RESS0N NEW SCHOOL Construction Cost Increases Result In Some Changes Three meetings scheduled this past week have informed the public on the progress to date in the new high school for District 156. Information revealed changes which have taken place since October of 1965 When a referendum was approved for construction of the new building at a cost of$3,100,000. The most important fact is that cost increases, particularly in the way of construction, have brought the figure to near $4,000,000 if the desired building originally planned were to be built today. It had been thought, on advice from the architectural firm and considering the economic assets of the district, that land could be purchased and the building which was the choice of the board could be realized for $3,200,000. A major cost problem began developing last summer, and in November several major adjustments were made. MAJOR CHANGES Major changes included reducing the number of classrooms to thirty-five, leaving a half of the first floor unexcavated, reducing auditorium space from 600 to 450 and also cutting office and cafeteria space, as well as storage areas. It was at this time that the building enrollment was changed from freshmen-sophomore to junior-senior. v After bids were received,, more changes were made. In spite of the problem of rising construction costs, the board and administrators explained that the basic theme of the building has not been altered. It will contain a major gymnasium, a swimming pool, an auditorium and a sufficient number of classrooms surrounding the learning center library. Administrators foresee no need for a significant increase in the number of teachers, since most of them in the new school will be drawn from the staff of the present school. Most of the items now being deleted from the building are expected to be replaced when funds are available. LAURA SHERMAN, AMONG OLDEST RESIDENTS, DIES (continued from page 1) Her husband, Clifford E. died in 1932. She is survived by two sons, Lester T. of McHenry and Edwin E. of Denver, Colo.; four grandchildren; nine great MAKE ADVANCE PLANS FOR MISS COUNTY CONTEST The nineteenth Miss McHenry County contest will be presented this year, Don Hansen, president of the McHenry County Fair association, has announced. This annual beauty comgrandchildren; and one brother, 'petition featuring attractive William N. Thomas, of Woodstock. The body rested at the Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home until Tuesday at 2o'clock, when Rev. Raymond L. White of the Community Methodist church officiated at last rites. Burial was in Woodland cemetery. 250 GIRL SCOUTS IN AREA PLAKMNG FOR ANN I VERS AIR Y (Continued From Page 1) Next Sunday, each Girl Scout is asked to attend the church of her choice in iniform. Local churches have designated particular services at which they will pray together: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, 8:30 or 10:30; Zion Lutheran, 10:30; First Baptist, 10:45; Faith Presbyterian, 10:30; Community Methodist, 8:30; St. Mary's Catholic, 9:30; St. Patrick's Catholic, 8:30; and St. Paul's Episcopal, 7:30 or 9 o'clock. Each Girl Scout pledges herself to the high traditions of the organization, started on March 12, 1912, by Juliette Low, whose first troop of twelve girls set forth the heritage of girl scouting. These high ideals and standards are now followed by more than three million Girl Scouts in the country. UNDERPRIVILEGED ENJOY CLASSES AT CAMP DUNCAN Camp Duncan at Volo is one of four camps in the Chicagoland area where 700 underprivileged boys and girls in twelfth grade spend from Monday to Friday each week, enjoying the many pleasures not otherwise afforded them. The other locations are Camp Hastings and Ravenswood East and West. These weekly visits are sponsored by fiie Chicago board of education, serving about ninetyeight elementary schools in poverty stricken areas, subsidized by Government Title I. Peter Sorensen, formerly in charge of Camp Duncan, coordinates the new educational program between the YMCA and the board of education and visits the four camps weekly. During the winter, the young folks at Camp Duncan study conservation, natural sciences, astronomy, mathematics measuring fields, trees,fossils and arts under direction of teachers from their own schools. In addition, special teachers and science consultants from Northern Illinois university are employed by the Chicago board. Among the comments of the boys and girls was one on the quality of the food, described as "wonderful", and other comments about how nice it is to have a bed of their own. One youth was heard to say: "I didn't know one could learn so much in four days". PLAN SALUTE IN TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT Niles Supervisor Will Address March Gathering Niles Township Supervisor John Nimrod will be the featured speaker Wednesday, March 22, at a i "Salute to Township Government" dinner sponsored by the McHenry County Young Republicans. The roast beef dinner will be held at the VFW in Woodstock starting at 7 p.m. "It's about time we saluted township government," Past President Thomas A. Henley, Jr., asserted. "We thought a dinner drawing attention to township government just prior to the April 4 elections would be a public service," he added. "This is an opportunity for us to give much deserved recognition to those members of the county board of supervisors who are retiring this year, Henley pointed out. In Algonquin township, County Board Chairman George Janak and Assistant Supervisors Paul Rosenthal and Frank Homo la are retiring. Mrs. Mary Shipton Yates of Dorr Township has decided to devote full time to journalism. Supervisor Earl Thomas of Dunham township has decided to let someone else take his place on the county board. The sixth retiring member is Supervisor John E. Vanderveen of Hebron township. An authority on township government, John Nimrod is president of the Cook County Township Officials' association. He is presently employed as a "trouble-shooter" for Cook County Board President Richard Ogilvie. Nimrod is an engineering graduate from Northwestern university. In Woodstock, tickets may be obtained from Nyda Schmelzer in the. courthouse annex and Cal Skinner, Jr., in the courthouse. Tickets also may be purchased from most Republican candidates for township office. In McHenry township, Jake L eves que, Tom Birmingham, Louis Belshaw and Clarence Regner are the GOP candidates. young women from throughout McHenry county has blossomed into one of the most outstanding attractions of its kind in northern Illinois. The Miss McHenry County 1967 contest will be the opening night feature attraction before- the grandstand audience on Thursday night, Aug. 3, Hansen said. It has attracted overflow crowds the past two years. The 1967 McHenry County Fair runs frOm August 3 to 6 and features outstanding 4-H livestock and home economics exhibits, a good open class show, industrial and commercial exhibits, a top carnival, arid a 4-H king and queen crowning on Friday night-- 4-H day. Miss McHenry County, 1967 will receive many prizes and will have the right to vie for the Miss Illinois County Fair crown in January, 1968, at Springfield. Letters will be sent to sponsors which cooperated with local contests last year, since these cooperators have first choice as a local sponsor. Only one candidate may be chosen from a community. Villages, towns and cities must coordinate their contests under one sponsoring organization as usual. Deadline for entries in the 1967 Miss McHenry County contest will be June 29. Girls must be between 16 and 22--16 by Aug. 1 and not over 22 by Jan. 20, 1968, when the state meet is held. Candidates must be single and never married and a resident of McHenry county. Detailed rules are available from Don Peasley, public relations director for the contest, Woodstock, and will be available from 1966 sponsors as soon as they acknowledge plans to hold a 1967 local contest. The 1966 sponsors included the following communities: Wonder Lake, Woodstock, Crystal Lake, Hebron, Harvard, Huntley, Marengo, Richmond, McHenry, Fox River Grove. Hold Book Fair At Johnsburg The Johnsburg PTA will hold its annual Book Fair starting Thursday, March 16, and continuing through Saturday, March 18, at the Johnsburg school gym. On display for immediate purchase will be over 1,000 of the most carefully selected books. All profits will be used as a means of providing for many needed, extra books in the school library. Book Fair hours are scheduled Thursday and Friday, March 16 and 17, from 8:30 a.m. tc/4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome to come just to browse through the large selection of books. HIGH ON HONOR ROLL A total of 617 Northern Illinois university undergraduates have been placed on the honor roll for the first semester, just ended. Of the total, seventynine received" A's" in all courses, while thirty-eight earned "A's" in all courses and "S" in student teaching. Kathleen Foran of 3313 Broad street, McHenry, was one of the latter. JUNIOR COLLEGE GOAL REACHES HALF WAY MARK Contributions continue to -be received by the McHenry County Educational foundation for promotion of the McHenry county area junior college. , The desired $12,000 goal is only half way met, with just three weeks until the April 1 election. As of Friday, treasurer of the foundation, William Burnett, reported a total of $5,352 received. This includes District 19, Alden-Hebron, $337; District 50, Harvard $1,305; District 152, Woodstock, $1,000; District 154, Marengo, $812; District 155, Crystal Lake and Cary-Grove, $1,526; District 156, McHenry, $168 and District 157 Richmond-Burton, $292. Each high sbhool district was requested for a proportionate share of the total. Citizens and business persons are reminded that a $2 contribution to the McHenry County Educational foundation is tax-deductible and provides a membership in the foundation. The annual meeting of the foundation will be held March 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Woodstock Community high school, followed by a meeting of the Junior College association. The latt^ is open to all persons interested in the junior college promotion in the county. Most recent contributors in District 156 were Lester Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Snyder, Ray McGee, R. J. Bourbon and the McHenry Plaindealer. Legal NOTICE Publioe notice is hereby given that on March 6, A.D. 1967, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of McHenry County Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as FLEMING EQUIPMENT, located at 4005 West Waukegan Rd., McHenry, Illinois. Dated t h i s 6th day of March, A.D. 1967 VERNON W. KAYS, County Clerk (Publish Mar. 9-16-23,1967) P ' ' BEfSBf FR/XIM KLI INI « •• e QQQOOQOGQOOQQQOQ • Sew now for Easier - Spring - Summer. Come in • • now and see our large selection of Yard Goods • CAR HITS POLE A car driven by William Warner of Spring Grove went out of control as the driver swerved to avoid a collision with an oncoming vehicle last Sunday. The Warner auto struck a sign and then a utility pole. The accident occurred on Rt. 12, south of Richmond. TWO INJURED 'IN INTERSECTION CRASH ON TUESDAY Two drivers were taken to McHenry hospital following a two-vehicle accident which occurred at 9:17 Tuesday morning at the intersection of Chapel Hill and Lincoln roads. Ronald W. Sells of Cary, driving a Northern Illinois Gas truck north on Chapel Hill road, told Deputy Richard Justen that the other car pulled into the intersection, traveling west on Lincoln road, and he was unable to avoid the collision. Driver of the second car, Rockwell L. Eide of 513 W. Rand road, McHenry, was unconscious and unable to be questioned as a result of the impact. He was reported in satisfactory condition in the hospital Wednesday morning. Eide was ticketed for failure to yield the right of way. ooo@o@@ot WEAVING LOOM With hook and instructions. . Jersey Loops Reg. 59c 37c WEM'tHG £ IRON-ON PATCHES Wash or dry clean cotton twills. Reg. 29c. PANTS POCKETS 27c Choose sew-on or iron on style. Reg. 39c pr. • ••oooo< TRACING WHEEB. Transfer patt e r n m a r k s quickly. Tracing Paper Reg. 25c 17c Plastic SEWING Reg. 1.98 • Holds Everything Neatly! You'll wonder how you got along without it! Maple-tone plastic; removable tray. TOOL KITS Hmg. 7»e 57c Six-inch metal pliers with eyel e t s or s n a p fasteners. minrr K»g. 1.98 97c Marks hem with pins as far as 24 inches from the floor. The program 6, 1967, and through June 16. started Feb. will continue Shop In McHenry CARD TOURNAMENT The National Catholic Society of Foresters will hold its next meeting, which will be the second night of the card tournament, on Thursday evening, March 9, at 8 o'clock in St. Mary's school lounge. Members will attend the 8 o'clock morning Mass Sunday, after which a free breakfast will be served at the Legion home. Those attending Mass will line up at 7:45 in the school hall. READ THE " CLASSIFIEDS USE YOUR ZIP CODE Nickel Plated Sewing Pins MENDING TAPE Just Iron on! Mends I in - y ens.cottons.etc. Reg. 15c. /V YOUR KEY & JO SAVINGS THIS WEEK'S KEY VALUE When selecting a gift for him.... let us help I 90 RE for MEN 245 N. Green St. phone 385-0047 M< Henry, Illinois Open Daily 8 a.m. l<> 6 p.m. -- Friday* 'til 9 p.m. (XOSED ON STJNBAYS USE THE P-RKE GREEN STREET PARKING AREA RAYON ELASTIC Popular widths. 0 /17c White, Reg. 19c. h,7*. / ' * SCISSORS -•/ 47c • 6-Inch. Pointed Blade Reg. 2.98 Pinkers 1.97 Reg. 1.00 Trimmers 77c Reg. 1.00 Dressmaker's Shears 77c Reg. 69c HANDY TO HAVE ON HAND! Safety Pins, Reg. 15c 2/17c Wrist Pin Cushion 17c Seam Ripper, Reg. 39c 27c Denim Mending Patches. Reg. 29c. 17c Buttons to Cover, Reg. 29c 17c Shoe Trees, Reg. 1.00 77c Tape Measures, Reg. 25c «^f7c RUG YARN 27c skein Soft-spun cotton and rayon works up quickly, beautifully! Decorator colors, too! FRANKUN' McH.nry, IUlnob

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