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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE. 1875 VOLUME 96 NUMBER 104 ' FRIDAY, JULY 28. 1972 j 18 K<<GESTEN< New Education Addition Two Bicyclists Hit, One Dedication At Church Injured In Lakeland Park Raze Terra Cotta Landmark The old four-story factory building of the former American Terra Cotta cor­ poration located at Illinois Route 31 and Squaw Creek road (Terra Cotta road), Terra Cotta, is being demolished to make way for a new modern office building. The first section of the building was built in 1904 and an addition was completed in 1909, comprising four floors and 40,000 square feet of factory spate. It jwas in this building that Louis H. Sullivan, the famous architect, working ^ith Kristian Schneider, the com­ pany's chief modeler, developed the ornamental design for architectural terra cotta that became known as Sullivanesque design, a good example of which is the Carson Pirie Scott & Co. state street store in Chicago. The fire hazard of this building with its interior wood construction, the need for additional office space, and the danger to company employees entering and leaving the parking lot on the east side of Route 31 have dictated the tearing down of this old land­ mark. The new office building will permit the construction of a new parking lot south of the plant and on the west side of Route 31, thereby eliminating more than a thousand pedestrian crossings of the highway daily. Public relations people are busy recruiting for a new drum and bugle corps in McHertry" county. Anyone who has followed closely our own Viscounts, or who saw the tremendous discipline displayed by mar­ ching units in our Marine Festival parade, will admit that this innovation of recent years has an important part to play in the life of young folks. Without doubt there is room for more than one unit in the county. Whethetv or not there are enough boys and girls willing to devote\he time, interest and energy tota second unit is debatable. 1 Our concern is that any new groijp might tend to weaken the lonfexistmg Viscount cprpsby spreading the talent too thinly. Well we remember the long, and sometimes agonizing trials of* this very young unit struggling to gain support in the formative years. Success has not been easy, as it is not in most worthwhile undertakings. We would be very sorry to see the Viscounts lose their proud standing. This means a continuing effort on their part, with the firm backing of their home com­ munities. Everyone knows there is excitement associated with working for a law enforcing department. But City of McHenry employees had ex­ citement of a Afferent sort re - cently, and it all happpened the same day. First, Howard Hughes walked into the station requesting an accident report form>When he flashed a $20 bill the desk ladies thought he must be the real McCoy - or the real Hughes. Later, Roy Rogers was , arrested. The lady on duty hastened to tell us he didn't fall off a horse and wasn't ac­ companied by Dale Evans. He was just doing a bit of wan­ dering over the highway on a less than steady course. Who knows what tomorrow will bring? Kind words are not the order of the day jn a newspaper of­ fice, as they dre not in most businesses. , People expect - and perhaps rightly so - to be satisfied. It is only when we disappoint that we are notified. For this reason a hearty thank- you from Court Joyce Kilmer ) for favors over the past year was mo6t appreciated. And another from Biff Meyer in Chicago left us with the same feeling. A letter from the Joseph' Liggetts and Donald Holts from Oakwood Shores subdivision, Wonder Lake, issues a hearty thank-you for publicity given their sons' carnival against dystrophy. They were en­ thusiastic over success in raising $50.12 to aid the fight against this disease. The letter concluded: "It was a delight for us, as parents, to see the enthusiasm and willingness of all the children involved." It was a delight for us also - to know that such little people are doing such big things for others. K.AJF>. MFT ALLOTMENT McHenry county is/due to receive $28,634 as its share of $2,944,504 allocated to Illinois townships and road districts from Motor Fuel Tax paid into the state treasury during June. Set Bond On Each The Rev. Herman Graef, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, walks down curving stairs leading from four levels to a beautiful rotunda which is the main entrance of the new Christian Education addition of the church. Dedication of the unit will be held Sunday, July 30, at 2 p.m., with open house from 3 to 5 p.m. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORP Tlxe Rev. E.H. Happel, president of the Northern Illinois District of the Lutheran church - Missouri Synod, will preach at Zion Lutheran church in McHenry July 30 during the congregation's special service at 2 p.m., dedicating its new Christian Education addition. The public is invited to the Sunday dedication service. Open house, with refreshments and tours of the new building, will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. The newly completed ad­ dition to the church on Route 120 provides 12,724 more square feet of room for the educational, social and ad­ ministrative needs of the congregation. A beautiful rotunda provides a new main entrance to both the worship and educational areas and allows easy transistion between four different levels via gentle ramps and curving stairs. The Rev. Herman Graef, pastor of Zion, says that the primary task of the church - preaching and teaching the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ - may be carried on more ef­ fectively with the eighteen new (Continued on page 7) Large Losses In Burglaries Eleven two-way radios valued at $11,000 were stolen from eleven trucks of Terra Cotta Truck Service, Inc., fleet while they were parked in their storage area at Routes 31 and 176. The burglary, which oc­ curred sometime between Saturday noon and Monday morning, was discovered by two employees when they arrived for work Monday morning. An attempt to remove two other radios from trucks in the area failed. Investigation is being con­ ducted by the Detective division of the Sheriff's department. The caretaker at the summer home of Albert Ebert, 3213 N. River Park drive, McHenry, reported that the unoccupied property had been entered sometime last week. The home wfts entered by prying the lock of ft sliding door. (Continued on page 17) Five-year-old Mark Allen Morey of 1901 Sunset, Lakeland Park, was taken to McHenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad after a bicycle- car accident Saturday evening about 7:45 at Meadow and Willow lane, Lakeland Park. Driver of the car, Cramer W. Grove of Sandbloom road, Algonquin, stated he was north* bound on Meadow, approaching Willow, when he saw a boy on a bike cross the intersection. He tried to stop but was unable to do so. The youngster told police he was east-bound on Willow and failed to see the car until he ran into the side of it. Witnesses stated they^pw the boy cross the intersection and run into the side of the auto. Ten-year-old Robert K. Kinsey of 1615 Pleasant, McHenry, escaped serious injury when the bicycle he was riding was struck by a hit-and- run car on Meadow lane, just south of Home avenue, Lakeland Park. The mishap occurred Tuesday evening about 7:30. The boy was taken to McHenry hospital by his parents, where he was treated for a bruised arm. Bobby told officers he and his friend were riding their bikes south on Meadow lane when a small blue car drove toward them. The car hit his bike with its right fender, knocking him to the ground and forcing his friend's bike into a ditch. The youngster said it ap­ peared that the vehicle pur­ posely came directly at them. A description of the car and possible license number are being investigated by local authorities. James L. Munson of 3807 Millstream drive, McHenry, was charged with driving while under the influence of in­ toxicating beverage after a one-car accident Monday morning about 9:30 at 6604 McCullom Lake road. Munson stated he didn't know what happened. Witnesses at the scene stated ^Munson was east-bound on McCullom Lake road, left the / roadway and almost hit ^ school building. They said t^ie auto traveled all over the road, (Continued on page 17) Livestock Auction Is County Fair Highlight Excitement heightens as the McHenry County Fair Livestock judging is completed and exhibitors look ahead to the annual 4-H livestock auction. This event provides an op­ portunity for 4-H or open class rn . . -i a A LJ exhibitors from McHenry rOriJlGrMCHenry county tosell sheep, swine and beef animals, and the widespread support of this event by businesses, industries, civic groups and individual citizens adds to the appeal. The McHenry County Fair Man Is Charged With Forgery Continued investigation by county authorities into the June 27 theft of a checkbook from the home of James Pratt of 2712 Old Oak drive, McHenry, led to the arrest of Patrick Simmons, 37, formerly of 811 Rolling lane, McHenry. Six charges of forgery have been brought against Simmons, with bond set at $17,500. He is scheduled for court appearance Aug. 14. The arrests resulted after several of the forged checks began to appear in business (daces throughout the county and in southern Wisconsin. Investigation revealed the offender was Simmons, who had been forging Pratt's name on checks he had passed. It was learned that Simmons had moved from Rolling lane and had been staying at various motels in the area but never remained at one for any length of time. (Continued on page 17) opens Wednesday, Aug. 2, and livestock judging begins the first day. The 4-H livestock auction is set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Don Hansen pavilion. Don Stoxen is chariman of the three-man auction committee which in­ cludes Jim Book and Gene Meyer. * Many other men in the county assist, working/ through thfe McHenry Couiity Livestock Feeders association. Auc- (Continued on page 17) Nunda Township Road Problems Unresolved "We do not think it is the duty of Nunda township taxpayers to improve our roads. Yet, we do deserve public maintenance." This statement was made by Jim Morris, vice-president of the Nunda Township Unin­ corporated Subdivision council, during the group's recent meeting. Morris and President Robert Powell reiterated the council's stand on township takeover of road maintenance to new members, Bay View Beach and Orchard Heights subdivision, during the meeting. Main issues for township takeover of unincorporated subdivision roads were ex­ plained as: (1) Whether the roads have been public for the past 15 years, and (2) where the township road commissioner could obtain necessary funds to t a k e o v e r m a i n t e n a n c e , providing he would okay such a move with those roads not up to county specifications. President Powell stated that Commissioner Geske's position has not changed. He stated that the Holiday Hills Road com­ mittee met with the com­ missioner and that no road Geske observed met county specifications. This meeting ended with Geske refusing to take over any of the subdivision roads because of this issue. (Continued on page 17) Sharp Punch Halts Attempt At Robbery Sunday An attempted robbery was reported by Ollie Puckett, Sr., of 707 Amanda drive, McHenry, Sunday evening about 9 o'clock on Riverside drive, McHenry. Puckett said he had left a tavern and was going around Jtoecorner to his parked car. As he got to his autrf; a man tapped him on the^houlder stating, "I am goingyio rob you. Give me your mopey". tt turned sharply and punched the offender, knocking him down. The man got up and ran south on Riverside drive. Puckett did not pursue him because he injured his hand, which required - medical treatment. He went to McHenry hospital and after receiving treatment for his injuries, reported the incident to the police department. Lady Driver Has No Story For Husband It's one thing for a lady driver to go home and relate to her husband details of how the fender was dented. It is still another when he has learned these details first hand and his car has been the target. Last Monday afternoon Mrs. Frances Strombach of 5203 Fountain lane, McHenry, was driving south on Rt. 31, north of the city, preparing to make a right turn. She cut too wide, struck a gas truck stopped at the intersection of McCullom Lake road, and bounced off into her husband's auto. Strombach told authorities he was driving in front of his wife's car, made the turn and parked, waiting for her to complete the turn when the accident occurred Mrs. Strombach was ticketed for improper right turn. Varied Offenses Bring Arrests; Always one of the very popular events of Marine Festival Week is the annual bike parade held Saturday afternoon in conjunction with the city's Sidewalk Sale. Winner of first place award in the 2-5- year-old class was Lisa Bell, left, all dressed up on her bike, which had been transformed, through decorations, into a miniature map of the state. Top award.m-tfie-6-»-year class went to Cheryl Stupey, almost hidden inside the shoe which held the "old lady who had so many children/she didn't know what to do". Cheryl is shown receiving her prize from the Marine Festival queen. Nancy Stetter. At right is the 10-12-year prize winners, Tim Romanelli and Chuck Isban, with their Snoopy entry. Chicken Man stands by as the boys receive their awards. STAFF PHOTOS - WAYNE GAYLORD Two Spring Grove youths were arrested by county authorities last Wednesday after investigation revealed they were involved in a car fire Saturday, July 15. Owner of the car was Frank Klie of 1404 Nippersink road, Ingleside. James Lilla of State Park road and Henry'Yuswak of 505 Main street, both of Spring G r o v e , w e r e c h a r g e d w i t h criminal damage to property. Bond for each was set at $1,000. Norb J. Konczak of 4502 Hickory way drive, McHenry, was charged with unlawful use of weapons after McHenry police apprehended him in his (Continued on page 17)