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r- . Qur Wcwhingtop Editorial* I Washington, August 20 -- Judging from the performances of our legislators, a crisis depends largely upon - Whose ox is gored. Congress has, to •11 intents and purposes, quit work for kt month. The shut-down of the lawmaking mill was forced by absentee- Jim which prevented the transaction if important business. The buzzing If call bells fell on deaf ears for not Enough were at hand to constitute a Ugal quorum. Meanwhile, the absentees are running around the country Crying about criticaj times and im- rnding war. m 1T echnically in "recess," the Senate Aid House have an agreement not to feke up controversial subjects while tfie majority of members are away. The Senate Finance Committee is conducting hearings on the tax bill with '•sly Chairman George and a handful ef Senators in attendance. Witnesses traveling long distances to testify as to the effects of the measure on their tjusir.es* and the community, talk ftainly for the record which few Seniors will bother to read. Even the House hearing on the equally import- Bit price control bill, which strikes Erectly at all citizens, has been postponed until September 15. The Roose- Wlt-Churchill conferences have placed »e solons in a secondary position as ieadliners. So the people's representatives play "hooky" in the vacation season. jt snd diplomats are strivfjjg to discern the shadings in the lihraseology of the joint statement !»- ued by the President and the British Hme Minister. They are particularly Dterested in obtaining clues as to * hat promises were made about co- {peration which did not appear in the ight points listed in the statement. : is generally believed that the sangule tone of ultimate victory which dominated the joint statement was deigned largely for propaganda purposes in Axis and Axis-conquered Countries. The search for "inside" information has reached a point where very person present at these historic gatherings at sea is eagerly question- « in an effort to gather facts not fVailable from public discussions. The gresence of Lord Beaverbroek, head Briish production, is expected to ave a salutary effect on our defense iitput, although much of the informaon that he has given American offilals has already been obtained by ersonal visits abroad. Our Birtish Dusins are greaty disappointed in the ;£)Iure of our bomber output to measure up to expectations although" production has jumped lately. | Dispersion of a certain amount of jefense contracts to small business is "f the cards. Complaints from smaller manufacturers to Congress hare apparently been responsible for this pol- |fy turn among defense agencies. One «f the drawbacks to the allotment of <|efen8e contracts has been the inade- £ate facilities of many of these laller establishments to handle the |>bs speedily and efficiently. Because fhey did not have a defense status i>me of these smaller plants have been >liged to shut down. If they are foranate in obtaining a sub-contract for fense these smaller factories will djoy a preferred priority, rating phich williassure them of adequate applies of/raw materials. | By theyway, the priority situation #>upled/with the latest action of the Sederaf Reserve Board in restricting installment selling has alarmed business generally, especially the large segment which is devoted to the production of non-defense items. Typical off the Congressional reaction is a bill introduced a day or two ago proposing an amendment to the priorities tew to the extent that businessmen suffering through priority arrangement shall be given the chance of a hearing by an agency onboard established or designated by the President. Though there has been a large concentration of defense orders in Michfcan, Senator Vandenberg has declared that unemployment in his state will be greater in ninety days than it is »ow, and unemployment conditions will be worse than they were in the depths of the depression, unless the system of priorities and curtailments ii more intelligently administered. Apparently, the prevailing Congressional theory is that the range of subcontracts should be widened, and that the Industries which are now being closed •y priorities be re-opened by being permitted to participate in the defense Contracts. A special Senate Defense Committee is on the Pacific coast this Week investigating defense projects. Though the trade unions have baskin the clover as the result of de- ^nse activities, they are now awakening to the dangers of priorities on those members employed in plants for civilian production. The A. F. of L. lias urged the government to place competent technical men at the services of smaller industries to find substitutes for essential materials cut for * tlefense contracts where a plant's iquipment cannot be used for defense • Work. In many instances conversion •f a small plant to defense needs is v practically impossible. Communities *re trying to take up the slack in resulting unemployment by encouraging employees to obtain the training ' necessary for new schemes in defense Work. Of course, this means that NRiany local men will be obliged to i_4ttove out of town involving dislocations where a community is dependent ' Upon a single plant which cannot be ^Utilized for defense. The War Department is smarting under a sharp " Tebuke in a Senate report on wastes in building cantonments, etc. In strong Snguage, the Senate charged ineffiency was due to "bureaucratic redtape in an emergency." . A bolt of lightning knocked Jim Owen's pipe from his mouth in his Home at Blytheville, Ark., ^nd threw * trim across the room. ^tiki traffec ttghta tamed from red to ftaan and the hefty lfagro woman •landing on the corner took a deep hroath and made a waddling dash for the other aide and jmMj. But fltim around the corner, a sedan making a swift turn caught the buxom pedestrian amidahips. An ambulance was summoned and the victim carried off to the hospital. Hours later when she regained consciousness the doctor said, "A considerable area of your proportions has been affected by automobile wheels running over you and you should be able to collect heavy damages." "Damages," sniffed the injured Negro woman, "I'se been damaged enuff, whut Ah wants is repairs." A Trifle Dense First Bore--What are shoes made off Second Bore--Hide. F. Bore--What? S. Bore--Hide, hide, hide. F. B.--Oh, I'm in no mood to play games. ^ S. B,--No, shoes are made out of hide, hide, hide, hide, a cow's outside. F. B.--If a cow's outside, let's go out and milk her. HOT TOO LATK Hiram--Did you hear about young Barnyard gettin' engaged to Sue Spinster? Siram--Why, Sue's In her declining years. Hiram--Ye mean her acceptin' ones, don't ye? Might Rain An inmate of an asylum saw his chance to escape by climbing over the wall on a carelessly left ladder. Jumping from the wall he landed on his feet and promptly went to the front gate. When they opened it up in response to the bell he punched, he said, "Darn the luck, I forgot my hat.*' Man's Best Friend "You seem to be very fond of your little dog," said Jack's uncle. "aire," replied the boy. "He's just chewed up the slippers pa spanks me with." Tongue "Aren't you waiting up for dad tonight, mother?" "It's no use. With this cold I can hardly speak." « ---- i " Mixed Words "That is a pretty dress you have on." "Yes, I wear it only to teaa.^ "Whom?" NONCOMMITTAL "How's your garden progressing?" "Ah, such radishes, such onions, such lettuce!" eOuMn't ride costly car like that if you paid your honest debts as you should." "That's so. I'm glad you look *i it the way I do." see Gob Hamor Husband (reading paper)--I Green's Shirt store barrted down. Wife (slightly deaf)--Whose? Busband-- Green's Shirt store. Wife- Dear me. who tore it? V ... •• ; - t>en't Blame Ma It Isn't chivalry that makes a tnan consult his wife about every deal. He wants somebody to blame if it goes wrong. . Deadly Professor--What is the most potent poison? Student--An airplane; one drop and you're dead. Thermometer Gossip Freezing--What a fuss folks make over zero. • Temperature--Yes, and he'asuch a cipher at home. ' "I J Cool Weather on the Farm Rooster--What on earth are you doing down there in the cellar? Hen--Well, if it's any of your business, I'm laying in a supply of coal. Twice as Bad Boogy--They say a bachelor is a man who has been crossed in love. Woogy--Yes, and a married man is one who has been double-crossed. your Harder Task Pushing Visitor--And has baby learned to talk yet? Proud Parent--Oh, my yes--we're teaching him to keep quiet now. CbriAilt "the. Paul Stephenson of Dorset, Vermont, spent from Monday until Wednesday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stephenson. Hid waa on his way to Houston, Texas. Mrs. Jack Leonard and Peggy Anne of Fontana spent Wednesday in the Fred Wiedrich, Jr., home. Mr. and Mrs. Will Beck of Dundee were Tuesday evening callers in the Charles Peet and Ed Whiting home. Helen Johnson was a Thursday evening caller in the Joe London home at Solon Mills. Frankie Stephenson 1 spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Rob McLean is Woodstock. Mrs. George Young and Alfred spent from Wednesday until Sunday in the Walter Larson home in Chicago. Esther Smith of Woodstock spent Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Smith. Mr. and Mrs. a W. Goodell of Mc- Hen.y, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marshall of Richmond and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Alexander of Hebron spent Tuesday evening in the Henry Stephenson home. Mrs. Jenny Bacon returned home Friday after spending two weeks in the D. C. Bscon home at Crystal Lake. Virginia Jepson spent several days with friends in Chicago. Fred Wiedrich, Jr., returned home Wednesday after spending several days in Albert Lea, Minn. Mrs. Roy Harrison, Edyth, Loren am) Mrs. Clarence Harrison Spent Friday visiting in Elgin. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Berg spent Tuesday with Mrs- Chas. Mumford at Genoa City. Lloyd Stratton of Woodstock will be the speaker at the M. E. church Sun* day. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bauer and family enjoyed a picnic at the Pete Weber home at Lake Catherine on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carr spent Wednesday in the Dewey Beck home at Arlington Heights. Mae Wiedrich was hostess to the Bunco club at the Lester Carr home on Thursday afternoon. Frankie Stephenson, Audrey Merchant and Maggie Young received the prizes. Helen Ruth Butler is spending a week with Dorothy Ann Butler in Chica# o. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Frank of Crystal Lake were Sunday evening callers in the R. C. Harrison home. Mrs. George R. Harrison is spending a week with her daughters ia Crystal Lake. P. E. Saunders of Fontana," Chris Keene of Chicago, Fred Wiedrich, Jr* and Bob Brennan attended the state fair at Milwaukee on Saturday. Jean Harrison of Elgin has returned home after spending a week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harrison. Mrs. Ray Peters of Harvard attend, ed Home Circle at the home of Mrs. Chancy Harrison on Wednesday afternoon. Pearl Smith and Wilbur Benoy were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Smith on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. Dewey and son o| Armstrong spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Jepson. Pete Negri and Mr. and Mrs. Jensen of Chicago spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Neal and family. Frances Cooper spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cooper at Greenwood, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCannon sprat Saturday in Woodstock. Lieut. R. H. Smith of Camp Me Coy was a Sunday guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Joe McCannon were Sunday diiner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Coates of Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs. Roland McCannon, Algonquin and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Norman of Evanston spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Jepson. Mrs. Fred Zapfe, Herbert and Flor. ence, of Chicago spent Friday evening in the S. W. Smith home. Florence remained with the Smiths until Sun* day evening. Mr. and Mrs. George Young attended the Sunday evening card club at the Antone Freund home. Mrs. Young and Ford Jackson received prizes for high score and Mrs. Peter A. Freund and Tony Freund for low score. Mrs. Wm. R. Hoffman of Crystal Lake spent Sunday afternoon and evening with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Smith. Miss Winnie Slawson of Ft. Worth, Texas, was a weekend guest in the Ed Peet home. Mrs. Elizabeth Bilstein and Marie of Chicago and Mrs. Jake Freund ot Spring Grove spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Ed Bauer. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frey and family of Blue Island were Sunday guests in the Beatty - Low home. Mrs. Roy Wiedrich, Jim and Dick, spent Satuday in Genoa City. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Harrison have returned home from a trip to ern Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Krohn wore callers in the Fred Wiedich, Sr., home on Sunday. Leonard Gibbs and Frank Harrison are spending a week with James Harrison at Green Bay. Agnes Jencks entertained a group of friends from Chicago and Barrington on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Marlowe and family of Huntley spent Sunday afternoon and evening in the Chancey Harrison home. Mr. and Mrs. Lou Abendroth bf Elgin and Wm. Beatty of Keystone spent Sunday with Jennie Bacon. • Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wiedrich and Fred Wiedrich, Sr., attended the fair at Milwaukee Sunday. Rita Mae Merchant of Woodstock spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Merchant. Mr. and Mrs. David Ross and son* of Chicago and Mrs. C. A. Frazier of Cornell, Iowa, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Young. George Young attended a milk meeting in Chicago Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Smith and family were Sunday guests of Mir. and Mrs. Wm. Wurfaringer at Woodstock. Mrs. Fred Wiedrich, Jr., and Mary Ann and Helen Johnson and Janet Ifofflard of Kenr 'Harrison and its in the Ray spent Siij|||i isilh Mrs. Phelps Saunders at Fonftana. Mr- Mia. SUM osha and mrk' ft Edyth were famday Merchant home. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Feet and guest, Miss Winnie Slawson, and Piatti and Maxme Clay spent 8vnday at Conference Point at Lake Geneva. Mr. and Mrs. George Wagner and James and Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Kattner and family of Spring Grove spent Sunday evening in the Ed Bauer home. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jepson and family of Urbana spent Sunday and Monday with Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Jep- Agnes Jencks spent Monday in Chi. cago. Jimmy and Diclrie Wiedrich spent Sunday with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schultz, at Genoa City. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carr and Frankie Stephenson were callers in McHenry Sunday. On Sunday Rev. EL J. Collins and his wife entertained the members ot their family an annual get-together. At noon a delicious chicken dinner was served to eighteen members of the family. The afternoon wis spent in a social way and with visiting some of the neighboi-s. At fivethirty supper was served to a group of eleven. All the members of the family were present except one daughter- in-law who is in the southern pari of the state due to the serious illness of her mother. Those making up this happy group were Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Collins of Wilmette with their daugh< ters and husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Emerson and Mr. and Mrs. • Milton Koop, Wm. Collins and sons, | Larry and David, of Beloit, Wis.. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Collins, Patricia Mary and Martha Carol, of Arlington Heights and Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Collins of Chicago. F. Muzzy of Marengo spent Saturday with his sen, F. N. Mussy and family. NAMB ELEVEN FROM LOCAL BOARD FOR NEXT DRAFT Eleven young men from draft board number one who will fill the August draft quota are aa follows: Ralph Frank Pugh, Poplar Grove# Alan Gordon Nates, Marengo. Harry George Bires, Woodstock. Raymond A. H. Tor now, Union, Walter Joseph Searle, Harvard. Eugene Ronald Dewey, Harvard. Alfred Gerald McComb, Harvard. Alvin LeRoy Maynard, McHenry. Clarence John Michel s. Johnsbarg. Paul John Pitsen, McHenry. James Allan Burgett, Hebron. ^ Longest flKtf fUght The longest bird flight on record was made fay an Arctic tern which in three months flow from the coast .of Labrador to AM coast o< eastern Africa. 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