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Q J PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1JB75" ' V/ VOL. 91 - No 33 Friday, December 29, 4967 12 Pages - 10<? 1 Mutin* mud The let-down of another post- Christmas season is with us, and there is probably not a person who hasn't looked aheadeven if somewhat hesitantly - to 1968 and wondered if there is a chance that this muddled old world might have some of its problems settled in the twelve months ahead. Most of our letters to Santa were answered in the less important, material things we Wished for in the festive holiday period. We hope the new year will bring us to the realization of a few things including the following: . . .That a young person may turn out to be a first class citizen without feeling he has to relate to, or be identified with, something in particular. . . .That there is nothing wrong in being patriotic and having a lump in our thrciats and a tear in our eyes when we hear "The Star Spangled Banner" and those thrilling notes of the brassy trumpets as Old Glory reaches the top of the flag pole. •rgaP i right to determinate laws of the land he wishes to obey. . . .That the public debt is paid for by private individuals and that Uncle Sam does not have his own mint. , . .That our country can be generous, dedicated to helping the "have not nations" without being made a whipping boy; . . .That "capitalism" is a nice word (not a dirty word) and that our educational system from the elementary school on through college, should teach that free enterprise and private initiative helped to make our country great; . . .That we all should realize there is no such thing as a free hand-out; that taxes are paid by people - not by Uncle Sam, by real estate, by gasoline, or by some other inanimate object; . . .That we all have the obligation to keep in close contact with our elected officials (Continued on page 3) .That each of us should . forget the idea that he has the Minor Crashes Keep McHenry Police Busy Two Hit- And Run Accident's Among Week's Report McHenry police were kept busy during the holiday season with numerous minor accidents. One involved cars driven by Charles R. Pintozzi of 3119 Riverstream drive, McHenry, and Kenneth E. Owens of 2807 N. Shorewood drive, also McHenry. Police said Hntozzi was north-bound when he passed the other vehicle, parked at a meter. Owens told police he failed to see the other car approaching and backed out, with a collision resulting. The accident caused damage to both autos. In a hit and run accident, James Van Fleet of 2501 W. Martin road, McHenry, parked off Rt. 120, heading east when the unidentified driver came out of a parking lot across the street and struck his car. As Led&Kvielgos of Chicago was, driving east on Rt. 120, he stopped to let the car in front of him make a left turn onto the Crystal Lakie blacktop. Another auto driven by Edwin J. Heim of 4505 Parkview, McHenry, driving behind Wielgos, was unable to stop in time and a collision resulted. HITS MAIL BOX Helen J. Brut of 2506 Mac- Arthur drive, McHenry, was driving west on Waukegan road when she saw the driver ahead signal for a right turn. As she slowed to let the vehicle turn, she noticed^ truck ahead stopping' on "the road, in ner lane of traffic. When she applied the brakes, the auto veered off the highway, knocking down a rural mail box and coming to a stop in a vacant lot. Another accident involved cars driveif by Ralph A.Sergott of 1413A Richmond road, Francis H. Wirtz of ,1508 N. Freund avenue, and James Walters of Spring Grove. Sergott stopped at the intersection of Elm and Freund to make a left turn. Wirtz was waiting behind him to make a similar turn when Walters failed to see the signals, applied the, brakes but struck the Wirtz vehicle, forcing him into the first car. DRIVER BLAMED Walters was ticketed for (Continued on page 3) fljll 1 • V®- , SJSiS - " _ . . ? ! PLAINDEALER PHOTO HURT IN FALL Mrs. Nell Bergmann of 1318 Sunnyside drive, McHenry, sustained a fractured wrist in a fall at her home. B TAX REPORT I The quadrennial tax report will be published sometime in "January. Deer "• m m A holiday season would hardly be complete without a picture of the deer housed at 904 Front street and owned by Edward Thennes. Throughout the year, but particularly at Christmas time, they attract hundreds of youngsters who enjoy petting the timid animals. Pictured in their special holiday setting of greenery, two of the three deer take an interest in young Jeff Yegge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Yegge of 1814 N. Park lane, McHenry, who offers them a choice tidbit. •> PLAINDEALER PHOTO Township^9 County Face Tax Objections The seventeen townships in McHenry' county will hear the brunt of tax objections this year, according to an analysis of the preliminary settlement made between the State's Attorney's office and the protestors' attorneys. Of the $225,000 still in dispute, $110,000 of it are township taxes. If objections are upheld in court, Dunham, Algonquin, Nunda, Dorr and McHenry townships will be the big losers. Dunham stands to lose up to $24,000, Algonquin as much as $21,000, Nunda up to $15,000, Dorr'- $12,000 apd McHenry as much as $11,000. The other twelve townships share the remaining $26,000 in tax objections, with some having as little as $600protested. An average of 7.6 percent of the township ta.<"3 collected by the Treasurer remains in dispute. Those townships with more than average protested include Uunham (42%), Dorr (li%) Algonquin (9%), Hartland (8%) and Riley (just over the average) Dunham's percentage is so high because the largest taxpayer - Admiral corporation - pays under protest. McHenry county government will be the biggest single loser if the protests are valid. Almost 10 percent - $68,000 out of the $688,000 collected - is at stake. Objections were filed specifically against the general fund, the highway fund, the aid to building bridges fund and the tuberculosis treatment fund. (Continued on page 3) Announce Increased Postal Rates Increased rates for all classes of maiL except parcel post and international mail will go into effect Jan. 7, Postmaster LeRoy Smith reminded postal customers this week. "Even with the new rates of six cents for first-class mail and 10 cents for air mail, postal service is still a r&al bargain," Postmaster Smith declared. "For six cents you can send a letter to any or the fifty states, to any UnitedStatesterritory or possession, to Canada or Mexico, or to an American serviceman stationed anywhere in the world." 6 Postmaster Smith pointed out that the new rate for post cards will be five cents and for air mail post cards, eight .cents. He said ihe added cent in the letter rate is a 20 percent increase compared to a 24 percent boost in the rates for mailing newspapers and magazines and a 34 percent hike for advertising circulars, "occupant" mail and other material in the thirdclass category. The new rate of six cents per ounce for first-class mail applies up to 13 ounces and the new rate of 10 cents per ounce for air mail over 13 ounces and all air mail over 7 ounces will be merged into a single category. These heavier pieces of firstclass and air mail subject to the single rate schedule will be delivered by the fastest available means of transportation. FLAT RATE A flat rate of 80 cents will be charged for till mail in this category up to one pound. For all mail weighing more than one pound, the present air parcel post rates will continue to apply, except that the postage on matter weighing between one and five pounds will change at halfpound intervals rather than one pound intervals. Postmaster Smith said that the ljew rate structure will mean ^reduction of postage on some parcels. Another rate change that will affect the general public is th£ increase from four to six gents (Continued on page 3) 7/ h Fihe Prizes ^ Await First Baby Of 1968 r Child, Parents To Be Awarded $200 In Merchandise The first baby of 1968 born in McHenry hospital and his parents will be the recipients of gifts with a value of about $200 as the result of a contest in which McHenry merchants will participate. The Plaindealersponsored event formerly was undertaken by the woman's auxiliary of the hospital. The winning baby must be born in the McHenry hospital and the parents must be residents of the county. The exact time of birth, place, sex, weight, name, plus name and address of parents, must be certified by the attending physician. If there should be a tie, awards will be made at the discretion of the Plaindealer. The following fine prizes await the lucky baby and parents: Agatha Gift? & Candies, baby album; "Wahl's Jewelry, Towle sterling silver baby cup; Gladstone's Carter baby gift, including one sacque, water-proof pants, bootees and one teething bib; Toddler Shop, five"dollar gift certificate; Leonard Studio, deluxe portrait and sitting of first born child and mother; Spurgeon's two boxes of Curity diapers; Toy 4$Tuvenile Shop, Cosco baby walker; Ted's Bootery, gift certificate for a pair of baby's first walking shoes; Ben Franklin, pair of Wee Walkers baby's first shoes; Richard's Cleaners, free dry cleaning of mother's dress or suit or lather's suit; Freund's Dairy, free milk delivery; Fashion Shoppe, five dollar gift certificate; Genevieve's, mother's shift by Ship 'n Shore; McIIenrv Plaindealer, birth an- A nouncements; Casual Shoppe, robe for mother; Bolger's drug store, case of baby food. In Court fgrntetf ^ Magistrate William J. Gle&son is shown presiding at his usual day in Branch III court, McHenry, on Wednesday of this week as Bajliff Snell looks on. Under a new system of cases arranged to relieve overcrowded branchfourts, effective Jan. 1, traffic cases locally will be held the first and third Wednesdays of the month for the city of McHenry and villages of Spring Grove and Island Lake. On the second and fourth Wednesdays, the cases will be heard for the villagesof Richmond, Sunnyside and McC.ullom Lake. Any municipality not listed may report on the first Wednesday. Arraignments will start at 10 o'clock and trials at, 1:30 for cases arraigned that day. - PLAINDEALER'RIOTO