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Automobile Licenses 1968 JSine c4treated 3n ~Natcotici (Raid Eight men and a 15-year- old juvenile girl from the Mc- Henry area were arrested at Lake Manor motel, Crystal Lake, at 1 o'clock Saturday morning in a narcotics raid carried out by a narcotics team set up by Sheriff John Carroll to fight the drug problem in McHenry county. All of those arrested will ap­ pear in court Sept. 18. The girl was held in the juvenile section of the jail overnight and taken to the youth home at Waukegan the following day. The men, with one exception where bond was posted immediately, were con­ fined to jail. The following arrests were made and charged: Thomas Morgan, 2823 Rose- marie drive, Wonder Lake, pos­ session of a hypodermic needle, $1,000 bond; and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, $1,000. James A. Covey, 802 N. Riv­ er road, McHenry, possession of narcotic drugs, $15,000 bond; possession of a hypodermic needle, $1,000; and contribu­ ting to the delinquency of a minor, $1£000. Thomas O. Palmer, 201 N. Emerald drive, McHenry, con­ tributing to the delinquency of a minor, $1,000. Rayomond J. Dvorak, 8905 Highland drive, Wonder Lake, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, $1,000. George W. Haegler, 2425 N. Alton road, McHenry, contribu­ ting to the delinquency of a minor, $1,000. Keith D. Hunt, 7304 Hiawatha drive, Wonder Lake, contribu­ ting to the delinquency of a (Continued on page 18) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CH AIN-O-LA KE S REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUMN 91 - NUMBER 113 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1969 18 PAGES - TEN CENTS City Schools Welcome 5,593 Thousands Of Dollars Damage In Weekend Fires Ten McHenry schools, in­ cluding eight public and two parochial, this fall welcomed 5,593 young people to classes for a new record high en­ rollment. They are being in­ structed by 226 full time and twenty-four part time teachers, of which number forty-seven are new to the school system. The enrollments are as fol­ lows in each school: West cam­ pus, 820; East campus, 957; Junior high, 637; Edgebrook, 610; Valley View, 626; Hilltop, 671; white house kindergarten, 91; Landmark, 375; St. Mary's parochial, 436; St. Patrick's parochial, 370. At West campus, English courses have undergone consid­ erable revision. Sizable units have been introduced in the study of the film as an art form. The staff and administra­ tion are still working toward perfection of various phases of instruction incorporated in the flexible scheduling, with efforts toward a perfect curriculum. It is noted also that many operational changes are being made at the new school as a result of the teacher-parent student questionnaire returned this fall. At East campus, the art de­ partment has added a semester course in crafts at the sopho­ more level, opening a new field of study, such as jewelry, to students. The industrial arts department has added a course called Practical Arts, for the iniplemeatotion ofhome repair study in electricity, plumbipg, etc. The East campus will also share in the work study pro­ gram, designed and directed by George Cina. Students will carry regular classes during the morning and will be employ­ ed in the community during the afternoon. Among improvements is in­ cluded extensive work to com­ ply with the Illinois Fire Safe­ ty Code, which requires that all of the wooden doors and frames be replaced by steel frames and fire resistant doors. Many doors and exits have been seal­ ed off and new ones opened to increase safety. Work will begin soon on re­ surfacing of the parking lot. At Junior high, no changes in curriculum are listed. How­ ever, new drama equipment has been purchased to enhance pro­ grams. For the first time this year, ability grouping is being in­ itiated at Edgebrook school. Extensive remodelling is tak­ ing place. This includes a new roof, fire alarm system and safety glass in all glassed-in areas as prescribed by the state fire prevention and life safety code. Inter^lass reading is being extended to second grade at Valley View; cooperative plan­ ning and team teaching has been {.Continued on page 18) Six Die In Sunday Crash Within County The greatest carnage on Mc­ Henry county highways in sev­ eral years took the lives of six persons last Sunday at the site of another multiple tragedy over the Labor Day weekend. The two-car crash at 6:55 p.m. oc­ curred five miles north of Mar­ engo, at the intersection of Rt. 23 and Kishwaukee Valley road. Dead in the wreckage of a 1969 sedan were the driver, Dennis R. Broege of Rt. 3, Freeport, and five passengers, Daniel Lee Broege, 11 months old, Free- port, ^Ricky Vickers, 7, Ellen Vickers, 40, Stephen Vickers, 10, and Martin D. Vickers, 43, all of Cedarville. Another pas­ senger, Colleen L. Broege, 20, wife of the driver, was des­ cribed in serious condition. Michael Reese of Harvard. 21, driver of the second car, was reported in fair condition and a passenger, Nancy Wilken, also of Harvard, was critically hurt in the crash. A report from the sheriffs office stated that the Broege vehicle apparently drove through the Kishwaukee Valley road stop sign and struck the Reese auto. The six were pro­ nounced dead on arrival at Memorial hospital. Blood was brought from Mc­ Henry hospital to Woodstock several times during the night in an effortto save Miss Wilken. At the same intersection last weekend, a Wonder Lake mother and daughter and a Sharon, Wis., mother of five were killed. Sheriff Carroll said at a press conference Monday that he was concerned about this intersec­ tion. He has called WillertRus- sel, chairman of the McHenry county board of supervisors, and Wayne Mentzer of the Coun­ ty Highway department to see what additional safety measures can be provided. Total fatalities in the county this year reached thirty-eight last weekend. Sheriff Carroll stated Mon- (Continued on page 18) RIFLE SQUAD OFFICERS -- New officers of the McHenry Amer­ ican Legion Post 491 Rifle Squad were installed recently by Past Commander Frank Ficek, shown at right. Past Presi­ dent Marty Stoffel, left, is pictured presenting the newly installed squad head, A1 Bianchi, with his gavel, authorizing him to lead a group which has long been held in respect within the com­ munity. ^ ROTARY PLANS ANNUAL BARN SALE SEPT. 20 For the second consecutive year, members of the McHen­ ry Rotary club will search their homes for useable items, not needed, which they will offer for a bam sale to be held Sept. 20 at the Eastwood Manor barn, Rt. 120 east, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Anyone interested in as­ sisting this worthy cause may help by donating lawn and house-. hold furniture, small, useable appliances, sporting goods, garden tools, lawn tools, hob­ by equipment, shop tools or an­ tiques. Proceeds of the scile will ben­ efit the Rotary Student Founda­ tion, for which the local club has agreed to increase i t s f i ­ nancial support. Each member of the club has contributed gen­ erously in the past to this foun­ dation, as well as many other worthy programs, such as those for youth, which benefit resi­ dents of the community. Each year the Rotary Foun- Sheriff Speaks On Narcotics Sheriff John Carroll will speak on ' The Use and Evils of Narcotics' when he address­ es a public meeting at the Mc­ Henry Legion home Thursday evening, Sept. 11. at 7:30 p.m. McHenry Legion Post 491 will sponsorthe program, which includes a film showing as well as the talk. dation makes scholarship -awards to over 500 young men and women for post graduate study in foreign countries as well as a like amount of for­ eign students to study in un­ iversities in this country. The awards cpver all travel, living and educational expenses for one academic year. In addition, the foundation extends many scholarships to qualified young college students for a year of undergraduate study abroad, all expenses paid. Anyone needing a pick-up of donated items should call 385- 5225, and if there is no ans­ wer, 385-0707. Update Police Communication The McHenry Police depart­ ment has updated its commun­ ication with a new "micro­ fiche" microfilm system re­ placing the "wheel book" con­ taining a list of motor vehicle registrations. Information on registrations is now recorded on translucent sheets of film called micro­ fiche, each film 4/6 inches and holding 15,000 entries. The cards and microfilm reading machines are being sent by Secretary of State Paul Pow­ ell's office to each law enforce­ ment agency now receiving wheel books. Chief Kenneth Es- pey states that the new machine will save three shelves of space which formerly housed the wheel books. Hie latter contained approx­ imately 157 pages of registra­ tions while one of the "micro­ fiche" films contains 207 pages Secretary Powell's office says the new system will make motor vehicle registration in­ formation more quickly and completely available to depart­ ments using it. The microfilm system is considered an in­ terim solution to registration problems until data computers, which will make instant state­ wide transmission of in­ formation a reality. This photo shows the charred remains of the kitchen below St. Patrick's Catholic church on Washington street. Fire spread through the kitchen early Saturday evening, resulting in extensive heat and smote damage to the ad­ joining hall and smoke damage to the church on the first floor. PLAINDEALER PHOTO Enthusiasm seems to be growing for the Chamber of Commerce auction -- first of its kind locally -- planned for Sept. 28 in the city park. We underst id Jean Ritter, Bob Steiner and Bill Nye are acting on a committee in three of the business sections to obtain the cooperation of all. The C. of C. realizes that not all members are in the retail business, but hope that those who are not may aid this worthy cause by searching their home for items, new or in good, usable condition, which they may like to contribute. A good auction might well net the Chamber up to $2,000, which would be a notable as­ sist to an organization which is making great strides in tak­ ing a commanding lead to bet­ ter community economy. Politics has been described as dirty, dull, dangerous and exciting among other things. But one of the characteristics color--was lost this week by the death of Senator Dirksen. Somehow, the political party seemed of little importance when it concerned this dynamic personality. It was the man himself that folks remembered, and whether they agreed or not with his opinions, they could not fail to take notice of one who stood out in a nation of leaders. (Continued on page 18) Two fires last weekend, one in which arson is suspected, resulted in many thousands of dollars in damage. The manner in which firemen from the three companies in the McHenry Township Fire Protection dis­ trict responded, brought high praise to a department des- MEDICAL AIDES HEAR DR. STEIN AT CITY MEETING McHenry County Medical As­ sistants will hold the September meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at McHenry hospital, starting at 8 p.m. Doctor Robert Stein, M.D. will be the guest speaker for the evening, using as his topic, radio-isotope scanning. Doctor Stein is Director of Laboratory Medicine at Mc­ Henry hospital and McHenry Medical Group. All medical assistants from McHenry county are welcome to attend this meeting. SHERIFF'S OFFICE INVESTIGATES 138 AUGUST CRASHES The month which closed out the vacation season found the sheriffs department investiga­ ting 138 accidents, accordingto a report for August just re­ leased. This compared to 123 the previous year. Sheriff John Carroll has ex­ pressed gratification for the response of the public in re­ porting accurate information to his office regarding accidents and violations of the law, par­ ticularly when the latter occur (Continued on page 18) cribed by a grateful commun­ ity as "second to none". The first of the fires, at St. Patrick's Catholic church, Washington street, was discov­ ered by Mrs. LaVerne Lamz, a parishioner, who was work­ ing in the church. Fire Chief Glenn Peterson immediately sounded a three-company alarm. With the help of smoke ejec­ tors from the Wonder Lake Fire department, local firemen worked with great speed to bring the flames under control. When this was accomplished, volunteers viewed a kitchen en­ tirely gutted, with the loss of stove, tables, cupboards and refrigerator, heat and smoke damage to the large hall and stage adjoining the kitchen, and smoke damage to the church on the main floor. The church itself will be ready for services next Sun­ day, but the hall will not be useable for some time. Although electrical wiring was given as a probable cause of the fire, Chief Peterson-said an investigator would view the structure and make a determ­ ination. Members of Companies I and TIT were called to 127 Rt. 120, Lakemoor, about midnight Sun­ day when a single family home was reported in flames. Mr. Peterson suspects arson since this was the fourth fire in vacant buildings in that area in the past three weeks. ' He said the Milt Iverson fam­ ily had just moved out of the home that morning. The owner of the building was not learned. Mr. Peterson estimated that there was between $5,000 and $6,000 damage to the interior of the building. PARISHES OF COUNTY FORM AD HOC GROUP Recently, a newly established Ad Hoc committee represent­ ing the fourteen parishes of McHenry county met at Mar­ ian Central Catholic high school. This committee was formed as a direct result of a recommendation of Dr. James M. Hanlon of Marquette uni­ versity, and his reporton Cath­ olic education in McHenry coun­ ty, "to study the possibility of creating a formal coopera- . tive organization covering all phases o f Catho l i c l i f e in Mc­ Henry county." The Ad Hoc committee elect­ ed John L. Sebesta, St. Thomas parish, Crystal Lake, as chair­ man, and a volunteer executive committee was formed to assist him and the committee as a whole, in formulating specific plans for the implementation of Dr. Hanlon's recommen­ dation. Guest speakers at the meet­ ing were Rev. Philip L. Ken­ nedy, principal of Marian Cen­ tral Catholic high school; Thomas Centowski, assistant director, Rockford Diocesan Bureau of Education, and Jack Myers, chairman, Freeport Catholic School Board. HARVEY AHITOW NEW COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIRECTOR Harvey D. Ahitow has re­ cently been appointed commun­ ity school director in conjunc­ tion with School Districts 156 and 15. Ahitow will replace Gene Little, who has taken a position in Dallas, Texas. Ahitow has been in McHenry for one year, last year work­ ing as Little's assistant. Both Districts 156 and 15 are happy to employ Ahitow in this po­ sition and feel that he knows the community school program thoroughly. Ahitow is a graduate of Wes­ tern Illinois university with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education and Recrea­ tion and Park Administration. He is currently working on his advanced degree at Indiana un­ iversity in Recreation and Park Administration. (Continued on page 18) Arthur Smith, Business Man 40 Years, Dies ARTHUR SMITH, SR. Arthur P. Smith, Sr., well known and respected local bus­ iness man for forty years, died unexpectedly in his home at 902 N- Green street last Sun­ day afternoon, Sept. 7. He was 75 years of age. Mr. Smith started in the gro­ cery business forty years ago, operating a mobile store in 1929. Later, he operated a (Continued on page 18) Chief Kenneth Espey, in upper photo, consults the new micro­ fiche reader in police station which replaces the old "wheel book" shown below, in listing motor vehicle registrations. The new system is both a time and space saver, updating the op­ erations of the department. In lower photo he holds one of the many cards which are part of the system. PLAINDEALER PHOTOS