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Murin' and Meanderin' Test Young Pupils There are a few old reliables like death and taxes which nev­ er pass us by if we just give them time. Until last Friday night, we thought Halloween and its present day observance was one of those things. But from conversations and observances throughout the county, there seems a very real possibility that today's society of young people are becoming too sophisticated for the goings- on o^ the big night of Oct. 31. Even the kiddies appear to be getting wise to the fact that there are easier ways of getting a candy bar -- chief among them the jingling change in Dad's pocket. We realize these conjectures may be far afield, but for some undetermined reason Hallow­ een, 1969, fell short of trick- or-treaters and pranks. And this was not a phenomenon of our community, but was evi­ dent through most of the coun­ ty. Even taking into account a drizzle which persisted into the early evening, comparatively comfortable temperatures should have prompted any eager-beavers to persist in the pursuit of tricking, if that was their intention. All in all, it probably was a more safe and sine Halloween than McHenry police and resi­ dents, in general, have ever experienced, even taking into account the "good old days". At the Plaindealer office it was a pleasant day too. Mary Gay lord surprised the "crew" with some of the most delic­ ious taffy apples we have set our teeth into in many a day. Then Barb Gilpin walked in with an assortment of decorated cookies, in various shapes, complete to the Bull Valley monster. It was good to welcome polite little folks who had been taught to say "thank you" even though it was only a nickel bar. And it was gratifying to realize that high school age boys - and girls--found something better to do than smashing the decor­ ations a few brave parents had set up for the pleasure of the children and passersby. We have known Halloween observances that didn't quite measure up to last Friday night. Let the Establishment take heart. Possibly after all, our teen-agers are becoming ma­ ture sooner than we have given them credit! Motorists who travel after dark on Rt. 120 west have been most gratified by the aid of a new overhead light on the southeast corner which greatly illuminates the dangerous in­ tersection. It is used, along with the amber warning lights, which were installed when the highway work at Wonder Lake road was completed some time ago. The man who deserves apat- on-the-back for perseverance in reaching proper authorities to obtain the new light is John Schueman of Wonder View sub­ division, Wonder Lake. After two months of negotiations, the state gave approval and light­ ing engineers took action to as­ sure greater safety at this point. K.A.F. School Vision Program Mrs* Pauline Pries, R.N., school nurse is shown vision screening Susan Mertins as Edward Wal- TTie annual Vision Screening program is now in progress at Edgebrook elementary school. All students in first, second, third and fifth grades have been screened to date and the re- testing will be completed within the next few weeks. Students are re-tested if problem areas are noted on the first screening and notices are either sent home with the student or mailed home informing parents of the re­ sults. Parents are urged to follow through with the notices being mailed home concerning their child not passing the vision test. It does not necessarily mean that the child needs glasses, but does mean that he should have an examination by a competent eye doctor. Vis­ ion imperfections can often be corrected or at least arrested if proper care is given im­ mediate attention. The informa­ tion received through the eye doctor's report is most ben­ eficial in the education of the child. The vision program is being conducted at Valley View school at the present time and Hill­ top Elementary school was completed about two weeks ago. Mrs. Pries and Mrs. Nims- gern, school nurses for Mc- Henry elementary schools are both certified vision techni­ cians. ker awaits his turn. Both children are third grade students at Edgebrook elementary school. Stale Auditor To Rotarians Michael J. Howelett, auditor of public accounts for the state of Illinois, will be guest speak­ er before the McHenry Rotary club at the organization's noon meeting this Thursday, Nov. €, at the legion home. Mr. Howelett is a native of Chicago and a graduate of De- Paul university. As a youth he was a champion swimmer and all-American water poloplay- Lt. Colonel Speaker For Veterans' Day Speaks Thursday KILLED IN CRASH Gerald Mungle, 23, of Wood­ stock became the county's forty-sixth traffic fatality early Saturday morning when he died as his auto crashed into a util­ ity pole and tree on Washing­ ton street. The accident oc­ curred at 1:50 a.m. LT. COL. FLANAGAN The Veterans Day program, to be held in McHenry's city (Continued on page 11) MICHAEL J. HOWELETT er, a three time winner of the Chicagoland Tribune 100-yard swimming championship. He has held his present of­ fice since 1961. On Thursday, Nov. 13, the Rotary club is planning a re­ union of all members since in­ ception of the club in 1955. The reunion will take place at a luncheon at the Legion home. Any members who have not been contacted are urged to no­ tify Thomas F. Bolger. Guest speaker that day will be a member of the State High­ way department, who will talk about road plans in McHenry county. Hit-Run Among Numerous Accidents In Community OPEN HOUSE Open house will be heldatthe new city hall Sunday, Nov. 23, from 2 to 5 p.m. Judith A. Felmeten of 4401 W. Shore drive, McHenry, was slightly injured Thursday eve­ ning shortly before 9 o'clock when her car was struck by a hit and run driver, one mile east of the city on Rt. 120, near the entrance to the Moose hall. With her'two children, Mike, 9, and Steven, 3, she was trav­ elling west when a car pulled out of the driveway across from the hall and struck her. The auto continued east. Wit­ nesses gave chase but lost the vehicle near Volo. A hit and run driver caused damage to the auto driven by Ronald E. Roadman of .1021 River Terrace drive, McHenry, about 7:40 last Friday evening, two miles east of Johnsburg (Continued on page 11) McHenry's City Council sold the $675,000 General Obliga­ tion sewer bond issue Monday night to the First National Bank of Chicago at an average inter­ est rate of 5.96709 per cent. The Northern Trust Co. of Chi­ cago was second with an inter­ est rate of 5.98426, while the LaSalle National Bank of Chi­ cago bid 5.98883 per cent. Marvin Birchfield, financial consultant, who secured the bids for the city, expressed a feel­ ing that the bids were very favorable in comparison tooth­ er issues in the area. He pointed out after checking the bids that a difference of only $994.75 separated the lowest and next bid in net interest cost to the city on the entire issue. The City Council has been playing a waiting game on the sale of bonds in view of the mar­ ket conditions and the fact that the referendum last December called for interest not to ex­ ceed 6 percent. With rising in­ terest rates, 6 per cent mon­ ey was not easy to find. William E. Strasser, pres­ ident of Telegraph Savings and Loan, was present at the meet­ ing to discuss a proposal that he had submitted to the coon- for extension of sewer and wlter mains to the Pheasant Valley subdivision which is bounded by Illinois Rt. 120 and Draper road. The proposal to advance the money to the city for construction of lines to con­ nect with lines in the Boone Valley area was discussed in length. General agreement was reached and the council in­ structed City Attorney John E. Looze to prepare an agreement for approval. An application to transfer the (Continued on page 11) TOUR JAIL FACILITIES -- Arnold Rauen, chair­ man of the Police Pension board of McHenry (back to camera), assisted by aldermen, guide dignitaries through the new jail facilities in the remodelled city hall. Present on the tour last Saturday were, left to right, Judge Dixon of Waukegan, Aldermen Frank Hromec and Ted Pitzen, Judge Charles Parker, Judge Wm. Car­ roll and Miss Margaret O'Neil, Circuit clerk. Alderman Ray Smith, chairman of the Public Property committee for the city, has been in­ strumental in planning for the building re­ modelling program. V, PLAINDEALER PHOTO 5-2 College Board Vote Approves Anderson Site By a 5-2 vote Thursday, the County college board ap­ proved the Anderson Site, north of Crystal Lake, off Crystal Lake road, for the college. At­ torneys were authorized to draw up the final contract, after which the State Junior college board must give an okay. Negative votes were cast by Joan Hill of Crystal Lake and Richard Taylor of Woodstock. Approval was given by Donald Truckenbrod of McHenry. Dr. J.F. Harris of Richmond, E.D. Nicholls of Marengo, Cal Skin­ ner, Sr., and Tom Parsley of Crystal Lake. Mrs. Hill had made amotion, seconded by Skinner, asking that the meeting be conducted out of executive session. Mow- ever, their votes were the only ones favoring that action. After a secrct meeting to dis­ cuss the letter of Meyer Field, which appeared in some publi­ cations, including the Plain- dealer, last Friday, the board heard arguments in open ses­ sion by Mr. Field. Another ex­ ecutive session found the board discussing the various proper- (Continued on page 11) "HARVEY" IN PRODUCTION -- Ken Macdonald, Sandy Betts and Scott Fuhler check over their lines as the construction crew works to com­ plete a set for "Harvey", junior class play to be given at West campus auditorium Nov. 7, 8 and 9. PLAINDEALER PHOTO File Narcotics Charge Against McHenry Man Twenty-two-year-old Rich­ ard \V. Guenther of 5002 Palm street, McHenry, was arrested by sheriffs police at 9:45 last Thursday on a traffic violation, but further investigation led to a narcotics charge. Guenther, whose car was found approximately three miles from the scene when stopped by a Carv police squad at 9:59, was charged with leav­ ing the scene of an accident with property damage. He was asked to put his per­ sonal belongings from the car onto the trunk of the squad. Opening a 35 mm film contain­ er, officers found what Guen­ ther agreed was marijuana. They also found zig-zag pa­ pers for rolling cigarettes. His car was impounded and held for further investigation. The arrest followed a two- car crash on Rawson Bridge road in which Guenther's car collided with one driven by Emma M. Adams of Cary. Guen­ ther told police he did not see any other vehicle that he could remember, I but did feel the vehicle bounce as though he had hit a hole. Mrs. Adams, who had five passengers, said that just before she came to an inter­ section, Guenther made a left turn in front of her car. Guenther has been released on $2,500 bond for possession of narcotics. His court date is Nov. 6. What is it like to build a house on wheels? No, not a trailer , or anything like that, but a house? And then, to top that off, what is it like to build that house inside a building? •» Well, the juniors at McHenry high school are finding out as (Continued on page 11) BURGLARIES IN COMMUNITY INVESTIGATED Sheriffs police met withSig- mund Strach, owner of Com­ munity Auto, 3021 W. Rt. 120, McHenry, at 2:47 a.m. Friday morning to investigate a burg­ lary at the business firm. MiV\ Strach told deputies the alarm had sounded in his residence. Investigation revealed that entry was made by moving an old filing cabinet from the east side of the garage and placing it on the east side of the main building. No one was found in the building, but an inventory was in process by the owner to determine any losses. Last Thursday morning shortly before 10 o'clock, Ger­ ald Hove of 101 Khol avenue. (Continued on page 11) VOL. 91 -NUMBER 127 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1969 18 PAGES - TEN CENTS THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LA KE S REGION SINCE 1875 Chambet Z)o Clect A general membership meet­ ing of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce has been called for this We<toesday, Nov. 5, at noon at the V.F.W. clubhouse, when five board members will be elected. With a new ruling in effect, the board will have two months in which to elect of­ ficers who will prepare to take office in January. On Friday Nov. 7, at 11 a.m., the board of directors will meet at the city hall for an important meeting. The retail committee meet­ ing last week disclosed fur­ ther plans for the Christmas promotion, which will include one large tree and numerous small trees to be located in the city park. Chairman Earl Riley informed that the large tree would be donated, cutting the expense for the Chamber to $225. A diagram showing a sug­ gested placing of trees was ex­ plained by Mr. Riley and Supt. of Public Works Fred Meyer. The committee agreed with a suggestion that Santa light the trees at a designated time on Saturday, Dec. 6, which offic­ ially opens the holiday shopping season. The same schedule as last year has been established for Santa's several weeks' visit to McHenry. Both coloring books and candy will be dis­ tributed to the youngsters. The Chamber hopes to se­ cure choral groups to sing in the park, adding a festive air to the Chrismas setting. - Mr. Riley suggested gifts of framed pictures to winners in the home lighting contest this year and this recommendation met with approval. Anticipating parking prob­ lems in the season ahead, Mike Brown suggested the promotion of free city parking lots which are often more handy to stores than street parking. Sell $675,000 Sewer Bonds (Boatd -Membeid