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Q THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOL.91 - NO. 53 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1969 16 PAGES* IOC Woman Dies In Early Morning Blaze At Lake Start Relay Warning System Plan McHenry Meeting Study School Government f m \rC i. • £ ; . . . . . m: >»« .• WHC : i f HE MONEY COMES FROM FEDERAL AID sssv.-i MOW THE MpNEY IS SPENT Mrs. Frank Sek, left, who is assisting Mrs. Earl Murray, chairman of the Local Government Study for the League of Women Voters, views chart showing the expenditure of taxes for education, according to a state average. Royce Marble, business manager in the local schools, will address the local League chapter on school financing in a program-to be held at the home of Mrs. Roland Herrmann on Tuesday, Feb. 18. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Meanderin' An infectious smile hiding a courageous heart faded last Friday night when Rick Prine left a troubled world for the. peace death provides. But the troubles of this world - the war in Vietnam and the pressures of a competitive society - were never to be his. Born to a wheel chair which accommodated needs that increased with the pas sing years, his own problems far exceeded ours in a life destined from the beginning to be brief. A keen mind and sense of humor, united with an enviable determination, characterized Rick among those rare individuals who, despite seemingly insurmountable handicaps, serve others rather than be served. That very determination earned him achievements never realized by many physically strong persons with equal potential but of less resolute cha- (Continued on page 14) School government will be the topic when the League of Women Voters of Woodstock-McHenry ft old February meetings. The ladies will gather at the home of Mrs. William Schuette, 4418 Area Firm Burglarized McHenry GMC and Rambler agency at 1801 ^V. Rt. 120, was burglarized Sunday night and the intruders made away with between $600 and $700 in cash, tools and auto parts. A spokesman for the firm said entrance was made through a side window. A soft drink machine was broken and about $60 in cash was taken from the machine and a cash register. The burglars started one car and drove part way across the show room floor. An attempt was made to remove one of the. front seats but it is believed they may have been frightened before completing the work. The burglary occurred sometime before 10:30 p.m., when sherifPs deputies making a routine check discovered the broken window and investigated. Greenwood road, Woodstock, on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m., and with Mrs. Roland Herr- •rnartn, 405 N. Green street, McHenry, on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 12:45 p.m., to discuss this phase of local government. Mrs. Earl Murray of McHenry, chairman of the Local Government study (LoGo), will be assisted by Mrs. Frank Sek and Mrs. George Hoffman also of McHenry, in presenting a look at schools from state and local levels. " We hope to present a broad view of the state situation, as well as take a look at local problems," said Mrs. Murray. The women have interviewed Royce Marble, business manager of the McHenry school system, who has aided them in preparing material which will show comparisons between local and state financing. Possible changes in school government structures will also be discussed. The LoGo study group will continue to study other phases of local government and invite others to join them. Those interested may have further information by calling Mrs. Murray. (Continued on page 14) THREE DRIVERS TICKETED BY CITY POLICE v Three motorists were charged with traffic violations following accidents investigated by McHenry police officers this past week. Leo F. Smith of 1803 W. River Terrace drive, McHenry, was taken to McHenry hospital suffering a broken leg in several places after his delivery truck was struck head-on by an auto driven by Richard Madden of 4707 Winnebago drive, Wonder Lake. Madden was charged with improper lane usage, driving while intoxicated and with a suspended license. Police said Madden was travelling west on Rt. 120 when he came upon another car ahead and swerved into the eastbound lane and hit the Smith vehicle. Richard L. Gehrke of Marengo was ticketed for driving while intoxicated and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after a two-car crash on N. Front and Elm street. (Continued on page 14) m t x . *' 1 - '-miIP By the end of this week, the new relay warning project of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce will be set in motion. Backed by favorable experiences in other communities in which the system has been put into operation, the C. of C. officers and Manager Carl Prosser are hopeful that shoplifting and fraudulent check writing may no longer be a major problem to the business community. There is still time for Chamber members to join. Only through the promise of cooperation with the program will members benefit. The system features a chain action in which members notify others if they notice either a suspect or actually see a shoplifting maneuver taking place. Cooperators will take down tell-tale evidence and call the Chamber office with their observations. This starts the chain, with five members being called, who in turn, will call another three. The city police department also will be alerted to the situation. Each member participating in the program will be sent a card with names and phone numbers of those for whom he is responsible for giving notification. Chamber of Commerce members are reminded that only those in good standing who have indicated their willingness to make calls will be listed. Ao incident in the business district last weekend points up the importance of abolishing these fraudulent practices which become more prevalent in a growing community. A lady shopper dropped her packages and purse in the parking lot of a local store to hurry to the aid of children in a parked car, which had started to roll backwards. When she returned to (Continued on page 14) Set March 13 As AFS Day At Schools March 13 has been set aside as American Field Service day at both McHenry high schools. This year's AFS student, Arnfinn Stokkan, from Norway, and other foreign students from this area will be guests at assemblies, enjoy lunch with the students, and have dinner and spend the evening with members of the AFS club. Anyone interested is invited to attend the assemblies. Last Monday evening, parents and interested adults enjoyed a meeting with Arnfinn and Brad Swain, a student from Woodstock who has returned recently from Turkey, where he was an Americans Abroad student. Arnfinn would be happy to be a guest at meetings if members of local groups would like to meet him. They may contact him at the Philip Wheelock home, 1407 W. Draper road, McHenry, where he is making his home. The AFS program locally is carried out through the cooperation of a student club and an adult organization. The objective of the latter is to elect officers who will supervise the selection of a host famr.ly, also assist in naming an American student to go abroad, and help obtain financial contributions. A star, recalling the holiday season just past, ironically takes on renewed brilliance by the blaze which destroyed the life and home of Mrs. Emma Lipke, 60, of 4906 Parkview, McCullom Lake, about 4 o'clock Tuesday morning. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Mrs. Emma G. Lipke, 60, perished early Tuesday morning when fire swept through her small frame home at 4906 Parkview, McCullom Lake. Fire Chief Ed Justen said she might have escaped death had she fled from the burning struc- Scholarship Will Perpetuate Memory Of Youth RICHARD PRINE Anxious to perpetuate the memory of an outstanding gra- DIES IN HOME - Fire rages through the home of Mrs. Emma Lipke at McCullom Lake in the dark hours before dawn Tuesday. Mr»s. Lipke reached the telephone operator but was unable to give her address before she was overcome by the smoke, causing a delay in firemen receiving notification. s PLAINDEALER PHOTO CONSTRUCTION OF SPRING GROVE BRIDGE STARTS The driving public is reminded that starting Tuesday of this week, the bridge over the Nippersink on Blivens street, Spring Grove, is being removed. The concrete, reinforced bridge, 60 feet long, will be replaced with a three-span, 150-foot bridge of prestressed concrete. This is a county project which will require about two months for completion. JAMES AMBROSE MEMORIAL RITES SUNDAY, FEB. 16 The body of James W. Ambrose, III, 24, arrived Saturday from Vietnam. The young serviceman, son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Ambrose, II, of 119 S. Barreville road, McHenry, died in the explosion of a land mine while serving as a gunner on a tank in that country Friday, Jan. 31. Private services were held at the Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home at 2 o'clock Monday, followed by burial in Fr. Sheridan post cemetery. Memorial services will be conducted at the First United Methodist church Sunday, Feb. 16, at 2 o'clock. duate of the McHenry high school, friends of the late Richard (Rick) Prine are establishing a scholarship fund. The 22-year-old MCHS graduate died last Friday following a short illness. The following criteria is established regarding the scholarship: 1 -- It will be awarded either to a young man or woman who has proved by his high school record that he is capable of furthering his education beyond the high school level; 2 -- One who has been a good all-around school citizen and who has influenced his schoolmates in the right direction by his example; 3 -- One who seriously plans to finish his chosen area of study; x 4 A person free to apply this scholarship to advance his education in any recognized school of higher learning of his choice; 5 -- Winner will be selected by the scholarship committee of the high school at the same time that all other scholarship candidates are being considered. Contributions may be made to Ron Vacula at the McHenry State v Bank, in the name of Rick Prine. A committee will determine later just how much of the amount received will be awarded the first year. It is hoped that the scholarship may be (Continued on page 14) ture rather than trying toplace a call for help. Mrs. Lipke, who lived alone, is believed to have awakened to find rooms adjoining her bedroom afire. She reached a telephone operator, but apparently fell away from the phone for she was heard only to cry "Fire, fire" before the voice was stilled. The operator was given no name, and the fact that Mrs. Lipke's number was unlisted made the task of finding the exact location more difficult. Fire Chief Justen was alerted and he and other members of Company I remained beside the phone for almost an hour before they were advised of the address. After it was obtained, McCullom Lake police were called and hurried to the scene, along with members of Company I and also Company n, who furnished water to fight the blaze. Although there were homes nearby, at least one of them occupied, apparently no one noticed the fire because of the early hour. After firemen brought it under control, only the shell (Continued on page 14) YR'S KICK-OFF COUNTY MEMBER DRIVE THURSDAY The McHenry County Young Republican organization will hold its February meeting on Thursday, the thirteenth, 8 p.m., at Ray's Chalet in Crystal Lake. All persons between the ages of 18 and 35 are invited to attend. The " YRs" at this time will outline the coming year's activities both social and political. Chairman Patrick Sharpe pf Cary and Membership Chairman William Fandre of McHenry will kick-off a countywide membership drive. The February meeting will be the first for„ a newly elected slate of officers. There will be many openings oh fun and work committees.