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-V. •> T tVV'WQ/^ 'SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REG ION SINGE 1875 Jf: VOL 91 - No 35 Friday, January 5, 1968 10 Pages-tot 'j n And-Sh i H , * 7 -^ ••:>-* c-v vT?:;, t i '4A *, . ••fr"!U. SsiSg : J*~» *j» *•» /vis ^sMsss . *• 1 • "Tjz& Officers Will Be SMected In Private Meeting New board members will be elected to the McHenry Chamber of Commerce at the annual noon dinner meeting next Tuesday, Jan. 9 at the Country Club, and from the ranks of the entire board the directors will select their officers. The annual meeting is open to members and interested nonmembers. From early nominations and any others that may be made from the floor, six will be elected. Nominated to date are Larry Lund and Ed Pierooi to be re-elected and Dick Wilhelm, William Damalski, Donald Weingart and Bob Steiner as new members. ^ Members whose terms do not expire are Allan Leibsohn, William Jv&p, Myrt Martell, Dan Schmitt, Frank Low and Roger Collins. Following^, the election, new and present board members will meet to elect C. of C. officers. A membership drive is now in progress, in which the organization hopes to exceed the 125 members now on the roster. A new membership dues structure was announced recently which results in small increases on all levels, to meet the added expenditures of operation. The new C. of C. street and road guide pamphlets are now off the press and are on sale at most service stations and drug stores, as well as some other business establishments. Give Twelfth Night Program McHenry area residents jure reminded of the annual Twelfth Night ceremonies which the city and the firemen of Company I are planning for Saturday evening, Jan. eS&promptly at 7 o'clock in the parking lot of the Savings & Loan building on Green street. Mayor Donald P. Doherty will speak briefly and there will be several carols by members of the McHenry Choral club. A special feature this year will be the appearance of a number of Girl Scouts who will light • candles as they sing "Silent Night", and then throw them onto the huge pile of Christmas trees to sjtart the fire. City trucks will continue to make pick-ups through Friday of trees placed near the curb. Residents of subdivision may bring their trees to the parking lot if they would lil«|Ja dispose of them at tmfStime. A guard will be posted on the grounds night and day until the time of the burning. Soldier Of Monlk'. I MISS GERASCH NAMED TO "WHO'S WHO9' IN COLLEGE' DOUGLAS TOUSSAINT The shadows of a mid-morning, wint£i/"sun are shown on the partly frozen waters of the river as'Ttflows near McHenry dam. Peacefully persuing their leisurely existence, in the foreground, are the wild ducks that make this scene, and others on the Fox River, among the most lovely settings to be found anywhere. PLAINDEALER PHOTO The court house site problem was taken out of the headlines with action of the supervisors to table the matter last fall. But the period of calm was only temporary, and some definite action next week is probable. This is an issue wh^tf, lias been verbally battered about for too long, and it appears that at last we can hope for a decision. Of one thing wc can be reasonably sure - when it does come to a head, any location selected will be unpopular with a large segment of the population most interested in the controversy. None of us in our own community can remember when the county seat was taken from our midst and moved to Woodstock, but recorded history indicates that feelings ran high even in the early days. Woodstock has been the center of county activity for so many years wo can sympathize with their determined effort to keep the court house as a hub, located as it is on the very important business Square. On the other hand, there is a growing impatience among residents in other parts of the county, as well as with many supervisors, to come to a decision. Some folks viewed the letter of the citizens' committee and City Council to the supervisors as a bit high-handed with its reference to engaging professional personnel to determine if a site that will include the courthouse Annex property is the be'st possible site. It is not unheard of that even professionals have been swayed in their judgement by the "Boss." It was evident from the excited and somotimosf heated discussion following the reading of the letter that some Woodstock area board members tended to lean mori kindly to the suggestions of the Council and citizens' committee than supervisors from other areas. The discussion also revealed (Continued on page 5) MINOR CRASHES OCCUR IN CITY PRIOR TO HOLIDAY McHenry police were called to investigate three accidents in the last few days before Jan. 1. " Carol J. Henderlong of 3216 Vista Terrace, McHenry, told police she had stopped at the corner of Green and Elm when she was struck from behind by another, unidentified driver. He signalled her to pull out of traffic, and when she did so he drove on. Three cars were involved in an accident on Front street the last of the week. Walter Rocheford of 4207 E. Wondei" Lake road stated he signalled to turn right off Front street onto Elm when he was struck by another auto driven by James Lingenfelter of 3615 W. Waukegan road, McHenry,' who told authorities he did not see the signal. The third au<o, driven by Raynelda E. Burns of 4510 W. Parkway, McHenry, failed to see the brake lights on the second vehicle and slid into it. MeHenry Represented legates Attend 114th r! J JU ol* " J, it-1 al Mee I * * * • ^ s, ' ILLINOIS tDUCAT 10 CHICA Grand Jury Returns 34 Indictments Battery, Burglary Among Charges For Local Offenses Thirty - four 'indictments were returned by the grand jury on Tuesday of this week, the greatest number in many years. They involve nineteen persons. One of them, Anthony James Filip of 3829 Waukegan street, McHenry, was indicted on a charge *of aggravated battery which occurred last Dot. 21 to James Richards of Waukegan. Bond was set at $2,500. Ernest Kelly of DesPlaine§ was indicted on twelve counts of burglary and theft at six places of business in Mi.-Henry county. These include burglary and theft under $150 at Fury Motors?, 2508 W. Rt. 120. Harold Kolberg of Palatine, indicted on- eleven counts, was listed for burglary the same date at Fury Motors. Gordon Yanke of 916 Nipper sink Terrace, Spring Grove, was indicted on four counts of robbery and threatening force on Dec. 12 against Barry Johnson and Kenneth Wade, near Spring Grove. Bond of $3,000 was set on each of two charges. The other two involved, both of Antioch, had bond set at $5,000. ( v Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Toussaint of 3013 W. Emily lane, McHenry, have received word that their son, Douglas, has been promoted to Sp.4 and also designated as Soldier of the Month for November of the 534th M. Co. at Fort Clayton, Canal Zone. Eligibility for the latter honor includes superior military bearing and personal appearance, as well as being knowledgeable in military subjects and current events. In recognition of his selection, he was presented an engraved vtatch. The Soldier of the Month, program is established to: lect the most qualified, knowledgeable enlisted man to represent the unit in the pos^and provost marshal Soldier, of tltt Month programs. The young serviceman entered service Npv. 22, 1966, and arrived in Panalgia in May of last year. His wife, Carol, formerly of McHenry and Crystal Lake, has been with him in Panama City since August. SUZANNE GERASCH Seventeen Saint Xavier college seniors have been selected for inclusion in the 1968 edition of " Who*ls^Who "Among Students in American Universities and Colleges," the annual directory of distinguished students. One of them is Suzanne Gerasch of 3509 W. Pearl street, McHenry, daughter of Mrs. Paul Gerasch. A graduate of Marian Central high school, Miss Gerasch is president of the Young Democrats of Saint Xavier. She has also served as treasurer of the College Resident association. Selection for the honor is based on scholarship, leadership, cooperation in educational and extracurricular activities, general citizenship and future potential. Wayne Gaylord DIES OF LOCAL - 1 1 CRASH INJURIES Joins Staff ' Last rites were conducted Tuesday of this week in the Island Lake funeral home for Robert Par low, 33, of rural Barrington, who died of injuries suffered in an accident on Rt. 176 and Roberts road, southeast of McHenry, on Dec. 17. Parlow, a native of Wisconsin, is survived by his widow, Marcia and five brothers, including Fred of Spring Grove and Ronald of McHenry. PRIZES ESCAPE BABY The first baby born at McHenry hospital in 1968 had the misfortune to have a home address just over the county line and for this reason will miss the many prizes offered by McHenry merchants to the first arrival born to McHenry county parents. The baby^ boy, was born Thursday mornihg^to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kinch of island Lake. J False alarms ai& "a crime. They cost money and sometimes death, warn McHenry Junior fire marshals. SCHOOL DIRECTOR OF RELIGION TO ADDRESS PARENTS The Marian Central Parents association will hold its third meeting of the year on Monday, Jan. 8, at 8 p;m.inthehigh schopl cafeteria. Rev. Phillip Kennedy, director of the religion department, will speak on "What's with this new religion they are teaching our children?" The program will center on the pew approach to the teaching of religion and the continuity of the p r o g r a m f r o m f r e s h m e n through senior levels. A question and answer period will follow Father Kennedy's talk. The parents' organization was formed late last spring in order to provide parents with information concerning the educational and spiritual aspects of the school. Family memberships now represent over half of the student body. Memberships are still available at any meeting of the association or from the treasurer, MpS. Albert Blascovich, Woodstock. New Decal Identification Issued At Wonder Lake Among delegates to the 114th annual meeting Thompson, Mrs. Patricia Seaton of McHenry, of the Illinois Education association in Chicago Kathy Battles ^nd Barbara Hollister; back row, last week were these county members, including Dave Boger of McHenry, Leila Coons and Don several from McHenry; Front row, Agnes Seaton, the latter a teacher at M.C.H.S. McHenry teacherk "Were among delegates attending the 114th annual meeting of cthe Illinois Educational association at the Sherman House, Chicago, Dec. 27 to 29, representing the McHenryXounty section of the Illinois Education association. The 900-member IEA representative assembly considered a variety of educational problems including school finance, pupil-teacher welfare and the preparation of a legislative platform. sion, such as professional negotiations and political involvement for teachers. Those representing this section were Donald Seaton, Mrs. Seaton, David Boger, Kathy Property owners at Winder Lake have available through all but three of seventeen subdivisions a new vehicle and boat identification decal for 1968. Lewis E. Belshaw, chairman, Wonder Lake Advisory board, said the uniform decal program is a non-profit service rendered to the subdivisions by the Advisory board and its decal committee. The purpose is to enable subdivisions to purchase decals at the lowest possible The depal committee is composed of-James L. Bixby, chairman and delegate from Hickory Falls No. 1 and 2, and Fred Romaika, former delegate.from Lookout Point. SECOND YEAR . This is the secoid year of the decal program. Bixby said. In 1967, six subdivisions took part. For 1968, fourteen subdivisions wfll use the unHprni decal that is printed in two-tone red, in keeping with the red of this The delegates, representing--Baits, Leila Coonss Barbara more than 70,000 Illinois teach- Hollister, Loren Ingram, Calers, examined other problems vin Loomis, and Agnes Thorn - closely related to the profes- son. x .cost-based-on-volunv pri ntingb--year-s Illinois and to help identify vehicles plates. The decal features the that have rights to the beaches outline of Winder Lake, a comand lake area. • pass, it he name Wonder Lake and year, and at the bottom the name of the respective subdivisions, in reverse printing on deep red. Bixby,' who is also vice-president of the Master association, administrative-owning organization of the lake proper, said the program is conceived to help subdivision officials identify automobiles of property owners when the decal is dis>- played on the windshieldi It also is. recommehded, but is not a requirement, that the decal those who patrol to maintain privacy of the lake. (Continued on page 5) WAYNE GAYLORD Newest member of the McHenry Plaindealer staff is Photographer Wayne Gaylord, who joined the newspaper in October when the paper began publica? tion twice weekly. ^ Mr. Gaylord is a member pf the Professional Photographers of America, Illinois Press association and is also active / as a member of the National' > Press Photographers Association, Inc. He attended the New York Institute of Photography and was enrolled in the U.S. Army Photo Lab course, UJ5. Army Photographic course and the U.S. Army Photo Technique course. Since returning to civilian life, he has won first place £j>r color entry in the 1959 Bell & Howell photo competition and captured three awards in the 1966 and 1967 McHenry Country Art Fair photo contest. During his service with the 0 Army, he won ten first place awards, five second^ and (me third, as well as the best-in- - show for Armv-sponsoredphoto contests. He also was awarded second place in the all-Army contest, in the babies and children category. ^ Before joining the Plaindealer, he served as Bell & HoweU photo lab technician from lSi55 to 1961 and was a U.S. Army • photographer from 1961 to 1964. As a sideline he does color wedding cahdids and commer,- cial photography. MINOR ACCIDENT * Vincent J. Boxer of McHenry tv as irarrdrigofitoi^auiicgan rosu^r from Front street and struck ft ^ post with the right front fender, | pausing damage to the " 'N