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o THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKE S REGION SINCE 1875" VOL 90 - No. 47 - 2 Sections Thursday, June 22, 1967 - McHem-y, Illinois 24 Pages 10$ COUNCIL APPROVES TRAFFIC SIGNAL BID Brunette Sandra Fry9 179 Crowned Festival Queen A lovely -- and very happy -- Miss McHenry is Sandra Fry, 17, shown just after receiving her crown at the judging last Friday evening. From left, Nancy Kralowetz, second runner-up; Miss Fry; Kris Chelini, retiring Miss McHenry; and Gail McCormack, first runner-up. DON PEASLEY PHOTO Musijl' and Meanderin' Everyone knows that floats-- beautiful, comical or original creations of any size--are the entries that complete any successful parade. Viewers of area parades in recent years note they are becoming fewer. McHenry's annual Marine Festival is one of the fast approaching, important events of the summer season. One of the highlights is the Sunday parade. With thousands watching the line of march, this seems like an ideal time to have local residents and visitors alike become acquainted with McHenry husiness firnts and organizations through float entries. The huge crowd that turned out to hear the city band's first concert of the season gave promise that this fine organization would enjoy one of its most successful series of programs to date. McHenry has a long proud history of excellent bands, and the support of the public is probably the most important ingredient to assure that the future record will not be marred. (continued on page 12) Sandra Fry, 17, a poised vivacious brunette, won the Miss McHenry contest and the "pot o* gold" that goes with the honor. " Her immediate "gold" is a trip to Expo 67 for Miss Fry and her mother, Mrs. Earl Fry. Mr. and Mrs. Fry were among the several hundred persons in attendance when the judges announced their choice in the field of fourteen beauties. The contest, sponsored by the McHenry VFW and VFW auxiliary, was held at the VFW building. The prize to Expo 67 is furnished by the McHenry Chamber of Commerce. On her return from Canada, (continued on page 12) Crowd Of 2,000 Views Art r ImCifly Last Weekend Gerritt Beurwyk, Crystal Lake artist who hung this year's Art Fair, poses with his painting, "Four Soldiers", which was one of the hundreds of outstanding entries on view at the McHenry Art Fair in the Junior high school last weekend. The event, sponsored by the woman's auxiliary, benefits the McHenry hospital. Colors, music, sketching and puppets were just part of what might be termed one of the most successful McHenry Country Art Fairs ever held in McHenry. An estimated 2,000persons attended. Some 116 artists participated in providing viewing pleasure for the crowds of visitors on the three days in the McHenry Junior high school. This also provided the sales in the patrons' purchases, a silent auction and other sales. All proceeds go to the sponsors, the woman's auxiliary to the McHenry hospital and is usedtoprovide equipment for the hospital. (continued on page 12) Control Lights Will Soon Aid Pedestrians Protest Over Fence Removal Is Continued Local residents who have long advocated additional traffic control signal lights to aid pedestrians will be pleased to learn that the City Council on Monday night approved the bid of Aldridge Electric Co. of Lake Forest, the low bidder. Voters previously approved a $35,000 bond issue to install lights at Front street and Elm street, and to make changes required by the State Highway department in existing signal lights. Hie successful bid was inthe amount of $28,020.25. Virgil Cook & Son of DeKalb submitted a bid of $30,004.30, and Cecil B. Wood, Inc. of Rockford $31,940.10. Work will start on the project as soon as possible although the city has been advised that equipment of this nature is not readily available. VERBAL BATTLE The drawn out battle over removal of a fence at the easterly end of Venice avenue at Park street continued Monday night as residents again attended the meeting to protest. The legality of the Council action to remove the fjpnce, install (.continued on page 12) McHenry Girl New Governor $1,850 Loss In Club Burglary A burglary netting the intruders approximately $1,850 in cash and merchandise took place at the Chapel Hill Country club, 2500 N. Chapel Hill road, in he early hours of last Sunday morning. Owners A1 Favelli and Julio Goffo said $150 was taken from a petty cash box in the clubhouse, and stolen golf equipment belonging to the professional, including clubs, balls, etc., was valued at about $1,700. The burglary was discovered about 6 o'clock in the morning. Favelli said his partner heard their large dogs barking at 3:30 but did not investigate. Entrance to the clubhouse was made through a window. Favelli said a similar burglary occurred there just about a year ago. Elected state officials of Girls State are shown as they visited the office of Secretary of State Paul Powell, where they received their certificates of office, Blue Books and corsages. Jeanie Chin of Berwyn, Girls State Secretary of State, is seated at Mr. Powell's desk. Standing, left to right, are Clover Davis of Wheaton, Attorney General; Kathleen Bolger of McHenry, Governor; Mary Tezak of Joliet, Federalist party leader; Pam Larsen of Batavia, State Treasurer; Kathie Gilmore of Evergreen Park, Speaker of the House; Nancy Stasack of Dolton, Superintendent of Public Instruction; Aaris Williams of Mundelein, Lieutenant Governor; Karen Icenogle of Roseville, Nationalist party leader, and Vicki Pfeiffer of Shelbyville, Auditor of Public Accounts. Three Dads Win Certificates In C of C Promotion In a successful Father's day promotion sponsored by the retail committee of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, three dads won gift certificates last weekend. Lucky winners were Donald Dixon of 313 N. Green street, $25 certificate; Chuck Peterson of 2815 N. Magellan, $15; and Kenneth Schopp of 607 S. Orchard, $10. A large number of fathers registered in person with retail members of the organization and the winners were selected Saturday afternoon. Feature Water Show Many Marine Festival Events Will Center On Proximity To Fox River Landmark Use Is Undecided The subject of Landmark school and its designated use as a central administration building came up for discussion at the meeting of the board of School District 156 Tuesday evening. At the regular meeting, Robert Frcund of Crystal Lake was employed as architect to work with James Althoff and Dr. Leslie Krieger of District 156 and representatives of District 15, which owns the building. Later, as the board reconvened after a special meeting with members of District 15, it was disclosed that future plans were uncertain pending a future decision of District 15 on whether or not to sell the Landmark building. It was disclosed that Sam Leibsohn had approached the grade school board with an offer to purchase the structure, with (continued on page 12) REPORT NOTABLE PROGRESS TOWARD COURT LOCATION A special committee appointed by Supervisor and Board Chairman Walter Dean of McHenry, met twice this week to further discuss sites which had been retained after an earlier meeting on possible court house locations. On the committee are Leo Benecke, Riley; Thore Emricson, Dorr; Robert Robinson, Algonquin; Robert Stoxen, Chemung; and Howard Vogel; Richmond, with Dean as an exofficio member. Probably the most notable progress to date was made at a meeting last Thursday in the court house annex, where twenty- four sites were presented, with slides shown. Following a vote on each of the sites presented, the majority were rejected. Several, however, will be considered in some way in future weeks. Make plans now to attend the McHenry Marine Festival events. If the late Rep. Thomas A. Bolger ever expressed aspirations for the Governor's chair during his long service in the state Capitol, we will never be sure. If he did, his dreams were fulfilled in some measure last Saturday when his granddaughter, Cathy Bolger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bolger of 906 N. Allen avenue, McHenry, attained that high position at Girls State. Cathy, a dynamic young lady of 16, was elected to Illinois' highest position when she concluded a vigorous campaign to be elected on the Nationalist party ticket. She defeated Mickey Collins of Freeport by a vote of 395 to 130. Cathy returned home Tuesday evening after a week at IlUni Girls State in Jacksonville, 111., representing American Legion Auxiliary Unit 491 of McHenry. SECOND WINNER She is the second M.C.H.S. student to win the honor of holding the governor's post in the (continued on page 12) lete New Bri 200 Girl Scouts Attend Day Camp At Lake Defiance More than 200 Girl Scouts, including four Brownie units, three Junior units and one Cadette unit, attended 1967 Valley View day camp last week at Camp Lewis, Lake Defiance. Camp projects during the six-day outing included dyeing scarves and painting rocks. The Cadettes held a rock contest, with merits gained for the best entries. Camp fire cooking was enjoyed, and on Wednesday, more than 80 of the girls camped over night. A program was held for parents Friday afternoon.' Mrs. R. Emerson served as camp directo*- BOAT STOLEN A 14-foot aluminum boat valued at $450 was stolen from the pier in front of the Harold Miller home at 1620 N. Riverside drive. Water for the fireman, water for the sking--Mc Henry's (Marine festival certainly will highlight the community's close relationship to the winding river through McHenry. Marine Festival Day is Sunday, July 16--the day for the parade and drum and bugle corps competition. But fun actually begins a week earlier with activity also during the week. On Wednesday, July 12, in the city park a teen-age program is planned, with dancing, entertainment and radio personalities. John Shay, McHenry businessman, is chairman of the evening program which will include a dance from 8 to 10 p.m. A name disk jockey from a Chicago radio station and two teenage dance bands are lined up, Shay reported. Meanwhile McHenry businessmen are planning their first annual sidewalk sale in conjunction with Marine Festival day. It will be held Saturday, July 15 with Allen Leibsohn and Don Weingart as chairmen, (continued on page 12) ill! Last weekend marked completion of the new Mi 11 stream bridge which provides a short cut for traffic and an aid to fire protection in the north part of the city. Supt. of Public Works Fred Meyer said the new bridge would facilitate driving between Maple avenue, Rand road and North drive onto Front street and Rt. 120. Cost of the project was said to run about $12,000 in a share cost program between the city of McHenry and Ladd Enterprises. Blicktopping and installing of a railing were delayed because of the weather.