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MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CH AIN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875" you 90 " No. 43 - 3 Sections Thursday, May 25, 1967 - McHenry, Illinois 36 Pages - I0<£ JUNIOR COLLEGE REFERENDUM NEXT SATURDAY BOY DIES IN APARTMENT POOL Prepare For Poppy Day m Mayor Donald P. Doherty, center, is shown buying the first poppy in McHenry from Mrs. Vicki Bottari, Legion auxiliary Poppy Day chairman. Others, from left to right, are Mrs. Sam Schmiink, V.F.W. auxiliary Poppy Day chairman; Tim McCormack, Legion Post Poppy chairman; and William Moreth, V.F.W. post Poppy chairman. Mayor Doherty signed a proclamation designating Friday and Saturday, May 26 and 27, as Poppy Days in McHenry. Musitl' and • - : Meanderiri We have noticed, and others have called our attention to the cutting of trees along the Crystal Lake blacktop, in the newly annexed section of the city. All of us wonder why. A number of them were old trees that have graced the landscape for a good many years, while others were just bushy growths. Either way, they added something to the appearance of the location, which now looks somewhat barren. The trees we once took for granted have taken on real importance for many of us in these days when electric saws are cutting them faster than new (continued on page 12) Honor War Dead Memorial Day Parade Scheduled Next Tuesday On Tuesday, May 30, McHenry will join with the nation in pausing to honor those who lost their lives iMef&rir. ing this country in time of war and so-called police actions. The local community will mark the occasion by an assemblage at 9 o'clock at the city park, with the program to start a half hour later. Walter Kuck of V.F.W. Post 4600 will act as parade marshal and Bernie Matchen, American Legion Post 491, will be assistant marshal. An invocation will be given by Rev. Leonard Guzzardo of St. Patrick's Catholic church, and Weekend Crash Mures Six w. This twisted wreckage shows the front of one of two cars involved in a head-on crash on Riverside drive, north of McHenry, last Saturday evening in which six young people were hurt, several seriously. Uncle Fred's Foto Service Six young people were hurt, some seriously, as the result of a two-car crash onN. Riverside drive about 9:30 last Saturday night. Both autos were afire following the impact and the McHenry fire department extinguished the flames. State Trooper Burke said Nathan J. Lubke of 504 N. Lily lane, Lakemoor, was traveling on north Riverside drive when another vehicle driven by Anthony Fourdyce of 2916 N. Ringwood road pulled out to pass another car on the crest of a (continued on page 12) Unusual Accident Takes Life Of Local Youngster the benediction by Rev. Virgle Chappell of the First Baptist church. •< • After a talk by Mayor Donald P. Doherty, Mrs. Shirley Smith will sing "God Bless America" and William Molnaire will present a vocal arrangement of "The Lord's Prayer". "The Star Spangled Banner" will be played by the high school band, under direction of John Leighty. As a tribute to the men who lost their lives at sea, a wreath will be placed on the water at the city beach on Riverside drive and a salute will be fired. (continued on page 12) Paul Overton, Jr., 9, of 3903 W. Oak street, McHenry, lost his life after entering the swimihing pool in the James Terrace apartment building on James street late Thursday afternoon,. May 18. An inquest is scheduled to be held next Saturday to determine the cause of death, believed to have been from drowning or electrical shock. The chain of events which followed the tragic accident brought three others within danger, but fortunately they escaped serious injury. Paul and two friends, Patrick and Tom Merkel, were found in the pool area a short time earlier, one of them inside the fence and standing very near the pool. They were warned of the danger and left, apparently following a suggestion to look elsewhere for salamanders. A short time later, a resident of the building looked down' to see Paul in the pool, apparently in trouble. As fire-r men were called to the scene* Mrs. Leo Winkel, an apartment resident and a registered nurse, was asked to assist, ENTER POOL As she stepped inside and was about to enter the pool.r Firemen Bruce Klontz arrived on the scene and jumped into the water. Mrs. Winkel, believed at first that he slipped as he fefl^ on his back in the water. Still unaware of the presence of a submersible pump, Mrs. Winkel decided to try to bring Klontz nearer the edge of the water, However, as she slowly entered the pool, she, too, felt what she described as electrical shock and fell to the bottom. To keep others from experiencing the same fate, Mrs. Winkel continued to scream out that the water was electrified and not to enter. When other firemen arrived, she was brought to safety and one of them, Earl "Marty" Conway, grabbed the electric cord and broke it to stop the current. REVIVE ONE Immediately, others brought (continued on page 12) SMITH GARAGE DESTROYED IN $3,000 BLAZE A fire at the Paul Smith garage on Stubby avenue, Johnsburg, broke out about 1:30 last Monday morning, completely destroying the ^building and resulting in damage of about $3,000. Ray Henschel, a neighbor, saw the flames and turned in the alarm. The garage was1 a large, twocar structure with small storage sheds. Also lost in the blaze were tools, electric motors and lawn mowers. College Board Vote ( An Editorial ) This Saturday, May 27, the voting public goes to the polls to name a board to administer the duties incurred with the creation of a Junior college district in the county. The selections we make are important. Twenty-one men and women have filed petitions, two of them from the unincorporated area of McHenry. Seven of these twenty- one will assume the responsibilities of getting the college program "off the ground" im mediately after the election. Site and curriculum are only a few of the decisions to be made by this seven-member group. Few of us have had an opportunity to attend all of the candidates' meetings held throughout the county in recent days, .and for this reason a brief look into the background of each appears elsewhere in this issue. Not only our tax money, but the future education of McHenry young folks is to be considered as we cast a vote. Surely the ground work that must be established in an entirely new venture for McHenry county must be laid well if the college district is to serve well a population estimated at 100,000 and growing each day. As one of the largest single communities in the district, McHenry deserves to have representation on the board. In fact, it is in the interest of each one of us to make certain that we elect local persons to whom we can express our ideas on one of the most important programs established in this area in many years. Set DeadUmt Ahead N@sit Week In order to publish the Plaindealer atthe usual time on the holiday week, advanced deadlines have been set for next week only. General news will be accepted until 11 a.m. Monday, display advertising until Friday at 5 p.m., classified display and regular classified advertising until Monday noon. Correspondents' columns must be submitted on Thursday and Friday. County Voters Go To Polls In High School Precincts, Noon to 7 v.-^i I; TWO BREAK-INS WADE ON GREEN STREET MONDAY Two break-ins in McHenry's business district occurrred sometime eary Monday morning, but in only one of them were items taken. A rock was thrown through • the front door of Mi Place tavern and restaurant on Green street. Beer, liquor, old coins and tools were taken, and a cigarette machine was broken. Outside and inside windows at McHenry theatre were broken, but nothing was found missing. The br^aH-ins were reported to have occurred about the time of the fire, and shortly afterward an explosive sound was heard, emanating from behind Landmark school. An investigation by authorities revealed nothing damaged and could find no evidence of an explosion. FIREMEN'S DANCE The firemen's twelfth annual dance will be held in McHenry Saturday, May 27, atthe V.F.W. clubhouse, starting at 9 p.m. This is the only fund raising event held by firemen of Company I, McHenry, during the year. All money is used to takecare of the personal needs of the firemen in their work. MCHS SUMMER SCHOOL OPENS IN MID JUNE Summer school at M.C.H.S. will begin Friday, June 16, for all classes except driver education, which begins June 12 and consists of three one-month driving sessions and one fourweek session in classroom work. One unit of credit may be earned in summer school, but a student may elect to take a one-half credit. Sessions will be held daily, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 12:15, the first semester running to July 7 and the second from July 10 through 28. Registrations are now being . accepted in the high school office, with a deposit to be collected at the time. Courses include English I, n and III, American History, Typ-V ing I, Developmental Reading, •Algebra I, General Math, Driver Education, Sociology, General Science and Social Studies. Only students within the school district are eligible for driver education since there are more wishing to take the course than the school can accommodate. CHARLES PETERSON Hold Service In New Church Sunday, May 28, will be a joyous day for the congregation of Faith Presbyterian church at Chapel Hill and Lincoln roads as they attend church school and worship for the first time in their new church building. One of the highlights of the new sanctuary is the unique and unusual pulpit furniture and cross designed by the architect and built by one of the members of the church. Others in the congregation have helped by completing most of the painting. Special dedication services have been set for Sunday, June 11, with the dedication at a 11 a.m. rite and a special service for friends of the McHenry community at 7 p.m., followed by refreshments and an open house. BRIDAL ALBUM As a supplement to this ON SCOUT BOARD At the recent annual meeting of the Blackhawk Area Council, Inc., Boy Scouts, A1 Blake of McHenry was among new members elected to the executive board. week's issue of the Plaindealer, there is a twelve-page feature section called "Bridal Album". In colors of blue and pirik, it features prospective brides and grooms visiting local business establishments, and also photos of McHenry churches. ^ i ? '-Ji •_ ' 5 NAOMI MEYER McHenry voters will gotothe polls in the seven precincts customarily used for high school board elections when the public selects seven members of the junior college board, District 528, next Saturday. The polls will be open from noon to 7 p.m. The polls locally are as follows: Precinct 6, high school, boys' gym entrance; 7, fire house, Lakemoor; 8, beach house, McCullom Lake; 9, Sunnyside community hall; 10, Johnsburg school, 2117 W. Church street; 11, Harrison school, 6809 McCullom Lake road, Wonder Lake; 12, Fredric Amour residence, 1127 Circle drive, Island Lake. • Other precincts listed on a county-wide basis are also at the polling places usually used in school elections. Candidates arc J. William Banker, unincorporated area of Woodstock, Arthur G. Beard, incorporated area of Woodstock, Mrs. Patricias. Beasley, incorporated area of Crystal Lake, William L. Burnett, incorporated Crystal Lake, Robert E. Franz, incorporated Crystal Lake, Dr. J. F. Harris, incorporated Richmond; Mrs. Joan Hill, unincorporated Crystal Lake; ErvinJ. Kvidera, (continued on page 12) Le®D®n Home Ray McGee, a long time member of the Legion and of the Veterans of World War I, is shown above with the beautiful plaque w hich commemorates the dedication of the new Legion post home on Ringwood road. The plaque reads: As of this day, May 21, 1967, this edifice shall serve as a proud memorial to all deceased veterans who offered their lives in the wars of the United States of America". The above scene was one of several memorable events which took place last Sunday afternoon when impressive ceremonies marking the dedication took place at the beautiful new clubhouse. Leonard Studio Photo