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»«.'».»> "'•>" * *m *ji>4 » >^v:; TBS McHKMtY PLAIHDKALZK CY ' ¥=r-*vy- • • • •• ep," " - * .*T;»*T Thowd^r, Aprfi a, wo •\^-:P,"'.S>" f&.V -'"V'iv*- :'-5i ' mgton Mull Editorial AwmMtm Washington, April 21--Wartime re- ' strictions in travel and shortage of tiotel rooms have blighted Washington's usual Easter crop of visitors, j the high school graduating classcs, j which have invaded the city for years, found train and sleeping accommodations unobtainable. Despite the absence of young America as spectators j from the Senate and House galleries, j the lawmakers indulged in routine i wrangling over foreign and d mestic i issues. ^Outstanding development of j the -weW has t>een the marked in- j crease iji antagonism between the leg- j isiatjve and administrative branches the government i without regard to | partisan consideration. Though Cong-j risks authorizes expenditures of bil- j lions for the war effort, it is noteworthy that the legislation are ap- j parently tiding to keep their hands ] olf the actual military and naval op-j stations. However, a junket to the! war zones is a definite prospect. j . The much vaunted "Congressional j courtesy" has beeu thrown into dis- j card lately. The House has just em-J erged from an exhibition of intercpmrnittee auarrels about jurisdic- i tional mattes which will leave a mark j hard tcf erase. The appropriation bill, for the Department of Agriculture and related agencies was badly i Mangled in the feuds which raged j without reference to party labels. The j •Congressional axemen centered their | attack on money-grants to various i farm agencies. It was reported that! farm lobbies were active in the fracas, j The Farm Security Administration j apparently flaunted restrictions on their expenditures as debased by the lawmakers. The result is that the House Appropriations Committee singled them out as an example to other administrative groups which defy the solons. The functions were either abolished or transferred. The action of this committee precipitated a battle royal with the House Agriculture Committee, which insisted its prerogatives for legislating were set aside by the group holding the money-bags. The outcome of this strife was the elimination of many important farm projects. The thoroughness of the House Appropriation Committee's study is revealed in 1,700 printed pages of testimony covering more than a month of executive sessions. It is expected the fate of the F. S. A. will force a wholesome respect for mandates written into appropriations. Some banks in rural sections are seeking the aid of Congress in checking the competition from so-called production credit corporations financed by the Federal government. It is claimed that these Federal agencies are soliciting loans at rates of interest that these country banks cannot meet and remain in business. Officials have stated, however, that they have no intention of modifying their practices and, in fact, would like additional funds to extend their work. The Farm Credit Administration in,* sits that they will require more thart the alloted $220,000,000 for farm loans. It is their contention that local F. C. A. representatives have been instructed to inform farmers to use all other means and avenues of credit before turning to the government. The increased coat of operating farms was revealed in the Agriculture j Department's statement that monthly farm wage rates are now at the highest levels on record. Department of Agriculture reported that the monthly rate with board was $56.84, increase of 37 per cent from April 1, 1942, while the monthly rate without board was 33 per cent higher than a year ago. , It is estimated that on April 1, 9,306,000 persons were em^ ployed on farms, including 7,433,000 family workers and 1,875,000 hired hands. This represents a 7 per cent decrease in hired workers from a. year ago but very little change in the number of family workers. «• Automobile owners and riders, who have cherished the hope that the tire situation would improve within a short time, have received a deflating report from responsible sources. A compilation of various government agencies interested in the subject definitely states, 'the great bulk of the nation's 27,000,000 civilian passenger car owners are not going to get any new synthetic tires before at least the last half of 1944. It is expected that some synthetic tires will be available for essential civilian driving by September, 1944, but how many is still an open question." The> rubber situation has been a source of confusion to the public. So many conflicting statements have been issued that most people assume that the shortage of tires are not real. They fail to realize that with-the advent of synthetic tires only preferred classes of drivers' would be n a position to qualify for these articles. Significant is the official summary which states: "But even with 100 per cent co-operation by car owners, there is a possibility that the rubber picture will be darker before it lightens." The outlook is not as cheerful as it has been hinted by many officials and tire owners, especially with regard to synthetic tires. Plants have been built and are being built from scratch, so that the whole question of obtaining synthetic rubbers in adequate amounts in 1943 and 1944 actually hinges on the rate of construction of the plants, plus the rate of arriving at -a realistic production plant. EATIKO, DMHKXNO , BSTABUSHHEMTS TO TJMt PRICE UST8 VERNON J. KNOX, Attorney ? NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Estate of Mary F. Knox, deceased. Notice is hereby given to all persons that Monday, June 7th, 1943, is the claim date in the estate of Mary F. Knox, deceased, pending in the County Court of McHenry County, Illinois, and that claims may be filed against the said estate on or before said date without issuance of summons. PAUL F. DOHERTY, Executor. (Pub. April 8-15-22) WILLIAM M. CARROLL, Attorney Woodstock, Illinois. NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Estate of William Zenk, deceased. Notice is hereby given to all persons that Monday, June 7, 1943, is the claim date in the estate of William Zenk, deceased, pending in the County Court of McHenry County, Illinois, and that claims may be filed against the said estate on or before said date without issuance of summons. WILLIAM ZENK, JR., Executor. (Pub. April 22-29--May 6) Lack of Guayule Seed the expansion of California'* guayula project has been retarded by the lack of seed, but recent reports indicate that this has been overcome due to the successful mechanical gathering of the seeds from the 560 experimental acres that have been planted in the Salinas valley. Now there is on hand approximately 130,000 pounds of guayule seed and the harvest this fall is expected to duplicate this amount. The United States officials in charge of this project estimate that one pound of seed will produce sufficient seedlings for approximately two acres. Present plans call for the establishment of two new nurseries. One near Indio, Riverside county, and one near Oceanside, San Diego county. There new nurseries, together with the present one at Salinas, will produce seedlings for 99,000 acres to be harvested in the fall of 1944. Need Rubber Stamps! Order at The Plaindealer. Proprietors of, every public eating and drinking establishment in the nation, from hotels down to the roadside hamburger stand, are required to file menus or price lists used during the 'Week of April 4 through April 10( £943, with local War Price and Ration-# ing Boards not later than May 1, 1943. - In urging proprietors to comply jlrith the requirement at their earliest 'Convenience to prevent a last minute *ush, Carter Jenkins, area director of the Illinois Office of Price Administration, suggested the following steps for those who have menus, bills of fare, or price lists that show the price for every food item, meal and beverage offered during the seven-day period: 1. Sign a copy of each menu, bill of fare, or price list with your name And address. 2. Mail or take the signed copies to the local War Price and Rationing Board as soon as possible and not 4ate* than May 1, 1943. . * 8. Keep a copy of each item submitted to the board. Supplemetary price lists must he prepared when bills of fare do not include all items served. This lis* must show the highest price charged during the period (April 4 through April 10), for each food item, meal and beverage not shown on menus. In establishments which do not have menus, lists must be prepared for every food item served during the period. The order requiring the filing of this price information also authorizes each regional administrator of OPA to issue maximum regulations or orders fixing prices charged by proprietors of public eating houses and taverns. In an appeal to restaurant and tavern owners in the country, Prentiss M. Brown, National OPA Administrator, declared that the OPA "hopes that by making every effort to assure that consumers continue to receive the greatest possible value for their money, action regulating prices will be unnecessary. Any increase in prices, reduction in quantity or deterioration of quality may, however, force the office to issue a local freeze order, fix prices for certain food itenis and meals, or otherwise regulate prifces." W£N WAR WORKERS » t v * , RED CEOSS NOTES idlest Trees in World The tallest trees in the world are the giant. eucalyptus trees of Australia, some reaching a height of 480 feet. They are more slender than the sequoias of California. fr.-'" r Metals for war are heat-treated with With America at War, plants which were formerly manufacturing peacetime equipment have turned to all-out war production. In the manufacture of ordnance, many of these plants are using gas for the annealing of shell casings, the forging and heat-treating of projectiles, the heattreating of tank armor, and in iftany other processes where heat is required. With gas they ate getting fast, controlled heat for the speed and accuracy of war production. A good many of these plants are in the area which we serve, and are using more gas than ever before in the for our armed forces. Serving them is our privilege, and we are devoting our facilities to this task. Some of the vital uses for gas in ; War Production Hardening Normalizing Forging Annealing Blueing Galvanizing Tempering Carburizing Core Baking ^ Malleableizing Nitriding •nd many other Industrial Processes s, too, has goneto war. Don't waste it! WESTERN UNITED GAS and ELECTRIC COMPANY Supplying Essential Service to War Production in Northern Illinois Many inquiries have been made regarding the nurses' aides. The following information has been received from Woodstock: Miss Ruth Johnson, superintendent of the Woodstock hospital, Will take a class of thirty women starting the first week in May. The dates are May 3, 4 and 6. Classes will meet in the Red Cross room in the Woodstock high school. The time for such classes may be ascertained at the coming county meeting, April 28, in the Opera house. The surgeon general of the U. S. army expects 3,200 nurses' aides from Illinois alone, so we hope as many from McHenry as possible will join in the vital emergency. The course will consist of two unite of eighty*ho«rs, 'thirty-five hours it* class room for basic instruction, and forty-five actual hours hospital work under the supervision of trained nurses. Each nurses' aide will be required to pledge a minimum of eight hours per week. Registrants from McHenry county will be allowed gas to make the trips to the hospital or will he transported by the Red Cross motor corps. Applicants from McHenry may register with Mrs. Schwerman or with Mrs. Merle English of Woodstock Red Cross. A physician's approval will be required. Any woman eighteen years or over is eligible, provided she is physically fitted for the course. High school education is no longer required. SERVICE#.! "1 a -a r The following pledge is required, signed by those acting «as hostesses for the American Red Cross parties at military camps: Name Phonif........ Address Age........ Church reference Character reference If accepted as a hostess for the American Red Cross McHenry "ounty chapter at military camps, I agree to 'observe all camp rules and to check in and out of the camp with my chapter sponsor. I understand that my obligations as a hostess are to entertain the service men, and not to be entertained, and that I will be as thoughtful and kind to the quiet and "not so good looking man" as to the handsome and jolly fellow. I understand that many men in service have their own sweethearts and wives and are not anxious to form future alliances, and so I wjll put my best efforts forward to making each party a success in itself. I understand that the privileges of going to military camps may be denied me should I Violate the above rules. I agree not to lea^e the building during the party. ' Signed...... According to Mrs. Harold Owen and requests coming from Woodstock, McHenry is looked to for sending hostesses to the military camp parties. A letter from a serviceman from Camp Grant reveals the fact that the parties keep some of the servicemen from going, as he expressed it, "Stir Crazy," St. Mary's Catholic Churel| Masses: Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:30.: % Holy Days: 6:00; 8:00; 10:0ff Week Days: 6:46 and 8:00.. First Friday: 6:80 and 8i00. Confessions: Saturdays: 3:00 p. m. and 7:00 p. m. Thursday before First Friday- After 8:00 Mass on Thursday; 8:00 p. m. and 7:00 p. m. Msgr. C. S. Nix. Pastor. St. Patrick's CatfcoUe Char* Masses: Sunday: 8:00, 10:00. Weekdays: 7tS0. First Fridays: 7:80. "< On First Friday, Communion distributed at 6:80,7:00 and befote and during the 7:80 Haasr Confessions: Saturdays: 4:00 to 6:00 p. a. and 7:00 to StOO p.m. Thursday before First Friday; 4:00 to 5:00 p. m. and 7nXt tr 8:00 Rev. Wm. A. 0*Rourlre, paster. St. John's Catholic Church, Joknsksri Massee: Sunday, 8:00, 10:00. Holy Days: 7:00 jp4 frfii. ' Weekdays: 8:00. " . First Friday: 8:0ft,. Confessions: Saturdays: 2:30 and 7:80. Thursday before First Friday: 2:30 and 7:80. Rev. A. J. Neidert, pastor. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Divine Service -- Nine o'clock. Sunday School -- Ten o'clock. Rev. R. T. Eisfeldt, Pastor. Com inanity Charch Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. 'Junior League: 6:80 p.m. Epworth League: 8:00 p. m. Rev. J. Heber Miller, pastor. Si Fetor's Catholic^ Church, Spring Grove Masses: Sundays: 8:00 and 10:06. ~ Holy Days: 6:30 and 9:00. Weekdays: 8:00. - First Friday: rf:0& Confessions: Saturdays: 2:30 and 7:15. Thursday before First Friday: 2:80 and 7:15. Rev. John L. Daleiden, Pastor. Wonder Lake Ev. Luth. Church (Missouri Synod) Sunday school--10:00 a. m. Divine services--3:00 p. m. H. b. PFOTENHAUER, Pastor Volo Bible School Volo School House , Sunday School--10:30 a. m. Worship Service--11:30 a. m. Preaching by Mr. Jevne. McHENRY LODGE A. F. & A.Bf. McHenry Lodge No. 158 meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the hall on Court street. Mrs. Owen reports that the first of a series of bingo parties for the convalescent soldiers at Camp Grant was held last Sunday, April 18. We hear from Woodstock, also, that this party was under the direction of Mrs. E. Lyle Axtell of Harvard and Mrs. Harold Owen of McHenry. Thirty girls from the county left from Woodstock at 5 p. m., in order j to reach the hospital by 6:30. The j servicemen must be in their wards by! 8:30, so the party must start on time.; Simple refreshment^ are served and prizes awarded. Phone 43 .,•/* Vernon J. Knox ATTORNEY AT LAW >- OFFICE HOURS -- Tuesdays and Fridays • Other Days by Appointment -, McHenry . . . - . I l l i n o i s To Hasten Victory No American wants flds war to 8* <a» minate beyond the time we ean bring it to a vietorions sad. To hastes that victory--to save possibly the lives ef millions of oar boys on oar far ftaag fronts--it laimperative that every America* do his part in the Seeead War Loan. There is aa ftnvestmeat to It every parse. The meet yea ean do is little oaoagh compared with fee saerilee offered by oar boys la service. They give their Bvee --yea lead year money. BR. H. A riKE Veterinarian v RkMaond Ro«d McHENRY, ILL. Charlie's Repair Shop Sign Fainting t> V Truck Lettering s Furniture Upholstering and Repairing CHARLES RIETESEL McHENRY FLORAL CO. -- Flume 608-R-l -- One Hile South of McHenry on Route 31. Flowers for all occasions! A. WORWICK PHOTOGRAPHER Portraiture - Commercial Photography - Photo-Finishing Enlarging - Copying - Framing Phone 275 -- Riverside Drive ^ McHENRY. ILL. o INSURANCE F&2 EARL R. WALSH Presenting Reliable Companies When yoa need insurance of any Uni Phone 43 or 118-M Green & Elm McHenry 4) Telephone No. 300 Stoffel ft Reihansperger Insurance agents for all classes of property'in the best companies. WEST McHENRY - - ILLINOIS m.. o. A.P.Freund C&: * WANTED TO BUY We pay $3 to $15 for Old or Injured Horses or Cows Standing or Down if Alive. Matt's Mink Ranch Johnsburg - Spring Grove Road Phone Johnsburg 659-J-2 CALL AT ONCE ON DEAD HOGS, HORSES & CATTLE We pay phone charges. The following girls froth McHenry served as hostesses last Sunday: Jane Durland, Virginia Sullivan, Marie Vales, Marjorie D'Vore, Louise Walsh, Marion Krause, Lucille StefFes, Catherine and Lucille Simon, Evelyn Weingart and Alice Lowe. Mrs. Owen states that there is still a need for more hostesses to sign up. Each month hostesses are checked and they serve in rotation. _ , Horses Wanted I B U Y . Old and Disabled Horses. Pay from $5 to $14 ----»• ARTHUR W. WERRBAtft Phone 844 439 E. Calhoun St. Woodstock, 111. May we again call attention to the county meeting on April 28 at 2 p. m. Besides an attractive program, tea will be served by members of the Woodstock canteen, under the supervision of Mrs. Max Wiswedel. Easter is coming, and he is away from home. He is with the armed forces and will not be with you, perhaps, to share the joys of the Easter season. You can help to shorten your separation by purchasing War Stamps and Bonds. They are on sale, through the medium of the Red Cross, each Saturday evening in the lobby of the local theatre. MRS. HUGH MURPHY, Scribe. I Phone McHenry 677-R-l -- Basement Excavating-- 1 NETT'S SAND & GRAVEL Special Rates on Road Gravel and Lot Filling . . Black Dirt . . Power Leveling and Grading. J. E. NETT Johnsburg P. O.--McHenry Excavating Contractor Trucking, Hydraulic and Crane Service. --Road Building- Tel 204-M McHenry, 1XL S. H. Freond & Son CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS Our Experience is at Your Service?, in Building Your Wants. Phone 56-W \ McHenry TEL. WONDER LAKE 158 D&. C. L. WATKINS Dentist : - Office Hours - Tuesday & Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.i Evenings and Sunday Mornings by Appointment! r Lookout Point Wonder Lake, 1 PHONE 15 X-Ray Service DR. J. E. SAYLER . DENTIST Office Hours 9-12 and 1-5 Evenings by Appointment Thnrdays - 9 to 12 Green and Elm Streets, McHenry o Tribute to Barbary Pirates In Algeria, French North African colony where American armed forces landed, other American fighting men I defeated Algerian pirates a century I and a quarter ago. But this was not accomplished until Uncle Sam had j paid heavy tribute to the Barbary j pirates who once controlled the sea j lanes of the Mediterranean. In 1105 this nation paid the pirates, whose headquarters was in Algiers, $992,- ! 000. Three years later the tribute was four warships. Tired of this "shakedown," the United States navy sailed into African waters in 1815 and won a decisive victory against them. ftog Begs for Pennies A Birmingham, Ala., rat terrier begs for pennies from customers in her owner's drug store by barking, then hoards them in her bed. The owner haa invested her pet'a savings hi $6 worth of war stamps. NOW IT'S SPRING! And a change of season always calls for overhauling your car. But this year, more than any past, it's inh portant that your car's in^ nards get a thorough checking: so that if any part is not in good mechanical condition it can be immediatey repaired and not allowed to further deteriorate. Carburetor and timer probably need resetting so you'll burn less gasoline. Spark plugs need cleaning. Friction points need lubrication. It's Spring Checkup time for your car--so DRIVE IN! CENTRAL GARAGE FRED J. SMITH, Prop. Phone 200-J Towing Johnsburg M G O o