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a w Editorial Plaindealer The McHenry Plaindealer, in competition with about 145 newspapers throughout the state, last Friday won the top editorial award of the Illinois Press association. The contest is the largest and most prestigious of newspaper competitions conducted an­ nually in the state. The winning editorial, which appeared in the Feb. 9 issue, was entitled "State Aid to Schools--a Bonus or a Bogeyman". It outlined the growing demands of the state and questioned their value in view of the time and expense required on the part of the individual schools. Judges' comments were summarized in this way: "A very graphic presentation of problems facing local schools in qualifying for state aid. The reader could hardly pass up reading this editorial and understanding it." In winning the editorial contest, the Plaindealer competed with all weekly and daily newspapers with cir­ culation over 5,000. With a local circulation of 6,200, the local newspaper was one of the smallest entered. Only Chicago metropolitan dailies were excluded. Among those entered were the Rockford Register- Republic, the Arlington Heights Herald, the Chicago Heights Star and the Champaign- Urbana News. The Plaindealer also won honorable mention for its feature story, "A Hero Comes Home", which appeared in the April 16 issue. The story con­ cerned John Davis of Dutch Creek Woodlands,, who was seriously injured while serving in Vietnam. Judges' comments on the feature story were condensed as follows: "Good handling of what could be a well worn theme - well planned page, excellent use of illustrative material, "round the page" sweep -good copy. Small reproductions of both the editorial and feature story appear elsewhere in this issue. They were written by Adele Froehlich, Plaindealer editor. Illustrations for the feature story were by Photographer Wayne Gaylord. * More than a thousand entries were made in several categories of competition. Two other newspapers in McHenry county were also recognized. The Woodstock Sentinel, competing in the same class as the Plaindealer, won top award for advertising excellence. In competition with newspapers with circulation under 5,000, the Harvard Herald was a winner for best typography and make-up and for community service. Judging was done by prac­ ticing newspapermen and journalists under the super­ vision of the Illinois Press association committee. Judges represented all parts of the United States. Awards were made at a luncheon meeting held at the Holiday Inn-East, Springfield, 111. It was the 108th annual fall meeting of the association. Top State Press Award Made To Plaindealer Editor Adele Froehlich is shown at typewriter, below plaque which she won for best editorial in the Illinois Press association annual competition. Presentation of the award to the McHenry Plaindealer was made at the annual awards meeting held in Springfield last Friday. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER McHenry Students Head -SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE IS75 MCCHS Homecoming VOLUME 98 NUMBER 23 Every year about this time complaints increase as television watching increases. In the past we found enough light moments to pass an en­ joyable evening and chalked up the grumblings to unhappy people. This Fall was different. We have been inclined to agree with newspaper TV critics who find few programs worthy of a second viewing. Only our reasons were different. The critics complain about trite plots and inane dialogue. Personally, we join the growing number who are offended by the lack of good taste in many of them. Anyone who has any doubts as to the mounting concern of the public generally needs only to read the Public Pulse letter in this issue of the Plaindealer. A local parent obtained the names of more than seventy-, five 'peihsotfe" to*'support' "her" appeal to network channels. X The popularity last year of program in particular with •gr homespun flavor - The '^Wftltons - might suggest that •*' other channels and sponsors would fall in line. It didn't happen. Remembering the shaky start of this show, ap­ parently sponsors were afraid the phenomenon could not be repeated. The television controversy reminds us that recently there was quite a flap caused in Europe when a Danish movie producer was halted from filming a sensational movie concerning the life of Jesus. The French refused him permission to film, bombs were thrown at the Danish Am­ bassador's residence in Rome, and the Danish government, whigh had earlier agreed to support the film project under a program of aid to the arts, had second thoughts. One can appreciate the in­ dignation. One scene in the projected film had a naked Jesus, on a motorcycle, robbing a bank! The point many film producers seem to miss, when speaking out against cen­ sorship and in favor of their right to make any film, is that no one has the right to offend others. The Jesus film was in such bad taste as to be of­ fensive. In doing so, the effort to profit by sensationalism reflects a lack of respect for the beliefs of many, bad taste and poor judgment. Wtih films traveling in their present direction in haste and in growing numbers, can television be far behind? As the box office governs the type of movies to be made, so will the outcries of the public determine the kind of television programs we will be seeing next year. K.A.F. Plan Halloween Party Oct. 31 For Children A program of entertainment for grade school age children is planned for Halloween, Oct. 31, co-sponsored by the city of McHenry and the McHenry Jaycee auxiliary. Youngsters will be welcomed to the East campus cafeteria between 6:30 and 8 p.m. for judging of costumes, prizes and refreshments The city and auxiliary hope to provide a safe Halloween for young people. They urge children to trick - and - treat after school and complete their celebration by attendance at the party. With a McHenry athlete as co-captain of the football team, thirteen local seniors vying for king and queen titles, and area teens serving on planning committees, Marian high school's- fourteenth annual homecoming is of great interest in the community. It will be observed Saturday, Oct. 20, when the Hurricanes face the Driscoll eleven. Festivities will close with the dance at 8 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Committees established by Student Council are headed by these students: Organization, Rick Landre and Kasey An­ derson; king and queen, An­ nette Pitzen and Cindy Doherty; tickets and bids, Mary Garrett and Ann Zim­ merman; chaperones, Mary Garrett and Ann Zimmerman; band and publicity, Marisa Pace and Sam Anderson; decorations and refreshments, Katie Uttich, Patty Anderson and Gare Ahrens, and clean-up, Jack Setecta and Bill-Adams. The king and queen of homecoming will be honored between the sophomore and varsity games. Candidates for queen include Kasey Anderson and Chris Thelen of Johnsburg, Ann Blenner, Mimi Bolger, Mary Lou Johnston and Ann Zimmerman of McHenry, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1973 20 PAGES & ONE SUPPLEMENT Maureen Cristy and Karen Jakubowski of Wonder Lake. King candidates are Bill Adams and Mark Davis of McHenry', A1 May and Marty Palmer of Johnsburg and Mike Pierce of Lilymoor. Wednesday is Hush day when all boys will be competing for the title of "Mr. Irresistible. " The idea for boys is to get the girls to talk and start a con­ versation and when this is done, the boys win the girl's hush button. Mr. Irresistible will also be crowned at the pep rally. A student-faculty flag foot­ ball game is scheduled for Thursday with six non-football players representing each class. The game will be held on the varsity field and a pep rally sponsored by Pep club will follow. Replacing the annual bonfire on the eve of the homecoming game will be a hot dog roast at 6:30, followed by a dance in the gym. -"Mr. Hot Dog" will be crowned afthlS affair, spon­ sored by the Council. The sophomore game begins at noon on George Harding field, followed by the varsity game at 2 p.m. The pom-pom girls will also be in action on homecoming Saturday at the (Continued on page 18) Woman Dies In Blaze Results of an autopsy were not available at press time in the death of Ma tie Langerbeck, 81, of 2820 Hickory drive, McCullom I^ake, whose badly burned body was found in the home early Friday morning, Oct. 12. Fire Chief Glenn Peterson said smoke inhalation was a possible cause. It was a neighbor, Mrs. Mabel Liberty, of 5107 Fountain lane, who discovered smoke rising from the house. Mrs. Liberty had gone to the home of the elderly friend, who lived alone, to see if she had awakened. An alarm was turned in immediately and members of Company I, McHenry Town­ ship Fire Protection district, led bvPotsroofty.ara'wed scene within minutes. They found that Mrs. Liberty's husband, Donald, had at­ tempted to break open a back door to reach Mrs. Langerbeck but he was driven back by the intense heat. Peterson said she was found in the living room area. After moving the body, firemen extinguished the fire in the front entrance and bedroom, where the flames had their start. Mrs. Langerbeck was said to be a non-smoker, which ruled out a dropped cigarette as a possible cause of the blaze. A wheel chair used by the victim, who had one leg am­ putated, was found in the en­ trance to the bedroom. Peterson estimated fire damage to the building at $500 and much greater damage by smoke. An investigation of the fire is continuing by the Illinois Arson division and McHenry County Arson squad. Mrs. Langerbeck's daughter and son - in - law are Dorothy and Edward F. Polka, of 8710 Shady lane, Wonder Lake. Fire claimed the life of 16- year-old Mrs. Sheryl Link of 126 Center street, Crystal Lake. She died of burns suffered in a blaze in her apartment shortly after 6 a.m. Saturday morning. Mrs. Link's husband, Dennis, escaped from the blazing structure and turned in the alarm. Firemen equipped with masks were able to enter the home and found the young woman in the bedroom. She was removed to Evanston hospital, where she died the same evening. Mrs. Link was reportedly burned 6ver 70 per cent of her body. City Leaf Pickup Program Will Start Friday, Oct. 19 Starting Friday, Oct. 19, McHenry will conduct a city- wide leaf pickup program as a result of action by'the Council. Of necessity, the program will have some restrictions which will be rigidly enforced. One of these calls for the collection of leaves only -- no garbage, tin cans or other metal objects, glass bottles or jars or discarded shrubbery, especially evergreens. Leaves must be placed in plastic bags and preferably be dry. Motorists Seriously Hurt In Two Crashes BOOK FAIR PARTICIPANTS-Jamie Oliver, left, and Frank Plushkis, both second graders, are examining some of the many books that have been compiled by specialists in children's reading for the Edgebrook elementary school Book Fair. It will be held in conjunction with open house Wednesday, Oct. 24, between 8:30 and 11:15 a.m., 12:30 and 4 and 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. STAFF PHOTO- WAYNE GAYLORD Two McHenry persons remained hospitalized as the result of a two-car collision Sunday morning about 9:45 at the intersection of Route 47 and Charles road, north of Wood­ stock. Rev. William A. Baumann and his wife. Kate, of 3709 W. Freund avenue, McHenry, were listed in satisfactory condition Monday morning at Memorial hospital, Woodstock, They were taken there by the Woodstock Rescue squad Also taken to the same hospital were the driver of the other auto. Gerald F. Packard of 21 S. Park, Darien, Wis and his passengers, Sally, Judy and Sandra Packard, and Shelia Ennis. All were treated and released from the hospital Sunday except Mrs. Sally Packard, who was released Monday morning. Packard's auto was south­ bound on Route 47 and as he approached the intersection, the Baumann car pulled out in front of his vehicle and they collided. A witness following Packard's car confirmed his statement. No statement was taken from Rev. Baumann due to his injuries. Four persons remain in McHenry hospital as the result of a two-vehicle accident Saturday morning about 12:30 on Route 12., just south of Hill road. Richmond. George Page of 116 N. Pine, Arlington Heights, and his passengers, Kim Hill of 635 N. Kasper. Arlington Heights and Gary F. Strachura of Lake Zurich were taken to the hospital by the Richmond Rescue squad Also transported were occupants of the other auto, Gordon and Leota Wellman of Genoa City, Wis. Strachura was reported in fair condition. In the intensive care unit, Wellman was listed in critical condition and Page and Ms. Hill in satisfactory con­ dition. Mrs. Wellman was treated and released. Page told deputies he was south-bound on the highway and didn't remember anvthing Continued on page 18) There are many reasons for the limitations. In the interest of economy it was necessary to find places close at hand to dispose of the tremendous amount of leaves at little cost, safely, and in a manner that was satisfactory from an ecological standpoint. Leaves are not burned or dumped into a landfill. They are delivered, for the most part, to stock farms, where they are used for bedding cattle, after which they are loaded on spreaders and distributed in the fields as fertilizer. The cooperation of everyone is asked by the Mayor and Council. A firemen, wearing mask, leaves home of Matle Langerbeck, 81, of McCullom Lake after they found her dead in the blazing home last Friday morning. The wheelchair used by the fire victim is showa at left. STAFF PHOTO--WAYNE GAYLORD Recycling Day In McHenry Saturday Recycling day in McHenry will be held Saturday, Oct. 20, when papers, bottles and cans should be brought to the McHenry Market Place. Bottles and cans will be ac­ cepted until noon, and papers and magazines from 9 until there is no room. (Continued on page 18) INVESTIGATE MAN'S DEATH-A Sheriff's squad in top left photo is barely visible as it travels through the shoulder high weeds en- route to the scene. In right photo. Detective Sgt. George Hendle arrives to aid in the investigation. In bottom photo McHenry Police chief Kenneth Espey departs from the scene. At far right of pbato, near utility pole, investigators can be seen as they examine auto and body w hich are hidden because of the high brush. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Two McHenry youths riding mini-bikes in a vacant field south of McHenry Monday afternoon about 4:30 discovered the partially decomposed body of a man lying in the back seat of his car He was identified as Lavern R. Krepel. 47. of 53 Heather drive, Crystal Lake The auto, which was completely 'ocked, was located in a field about one-half mile south of West campus on the east side of Crystal Lake blacktop McHenry police were notified and sto(>d by at the scene until members of the county detective division arrived at the scene. In vestigation revealed that the body had been there for some time but no foul play is suspected at this time. An autopsy was performed by county authorities Tuesday morning to determine the cause of death No further in­ formation was available at press time