i Society Notes >•*»•« r* *•••10*0 »«e»e»»»» W. S. C. S. to Hold One O'cloeK Lunches* ^ A general meeting and one 0*Wteck tgncheon for the W. S. C. S. of the Community Methodist church will be held in the church hall on Thursday, March 15. The ladies of Circle 8 will be hostesses. Mrs. Fred Fells •I Wonder Lake will give a book review. V * * • Pinochle €1ab With---™--"V • -/I .Mrs. M. A. Sattoa „ The East River Road Pinochle cWb held its last meeting on Thursday afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Bruno Juerjens. Prize winners were Mrs. George Glos and Mrs. Jiierjens. The next meeting of the group will be with Mrs. M. A. Sutton at her Ketone Mi Waukeiran street, on March 15. jljl. , *"£: i Neighbors Give Farewell Party , Neighbors and friends of" the An™ ton Freund family, who moved on March 1 from Whiting Corners to the Thompson place on , the Woodstock road, held a farewell party recent evening in their honor. . Cards were enjoyed throughout the evening, at the close- of which delicious refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Freund were presented with a lovely gift. .* * • Holmr Serviceman < . Bone On Leave Melvin Whiting, who has been vis- * ifcing home folks after many months ,isss«f duty at sea, was entertained at a, party held last week in the William Whiting home, northwest of th$ city. Twenty-seven guests were present to enjoy a cafeteria dinner and a pleasant social hour. Those present were % from Chiacgo, McHenry, Lake Geneva and Elgin. - "* » Mothers Club Plans- An Interesting Progran e ~~™ 1 S e v e r a l i n t e r e s t i n g f e a t u r e s a r e planned for the next meeting of the Mothers club, which will be held, on a t o ' e k w k . at which eight charter In attendance, ftd^ givtig a few brief remarks. Following' the sapper, at 8 o'clock* a business meeting was hold, after which cards were played. Prises in pinochle were awarded May ma Freund and Elizabeth Frisby, in bridge to Rose Huemann and Gertrude Weber, and in bunco to Anna Boley. A tasty lunch, including a huge anniversary cake, was served after the cards. Rivterview Camp will sponsor a public party to be. held in the K. of C. hall on May t. . « ' • * * * Local Couple Observes Anniversary Mr. and Mrs, Albert Krattse, who observed their fortieth wedding anniversary on Wednesday, March 7,< wete treated to a delicious chicken dinner by their son and daughter. The tasty repast was served at Mi- Place, with a special table being set aside. on which was placed a beautiful potted plant. Besides the couple's daughter, Marian and son, Arthur, Mrs. Krause's sister, Mis. Maud Rothermel, was present. * *- . * y&p-irZif-tjiWChurch Society Plana . ; - V,' St. Patrick's Party " *" '•>' ' The Altar and Rosary Sodality of St. Patrick's church held its regular monthly meeting in the Legion hall on Monday evening. At1 that time plans were made f^ a pot-luck supper to be held folr members of the parish on Saturday evening, -March 17, in St. Patrick's church hall. Mrs. Edward Frett will be chairman of the committee in charge. Following Monday's meeting, cards were played, with a prize awarded for each table. Lunch was served by Mrs. Marie Yegge and her committee. The next regular meeting: will be held on April 2. IEMBY NEWS APPEARS IN MAGAZINE , A picture of Sally Jo Nicholas, ago 7, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray T. Nicholas of Grayslake, appears in the current issue of McCall's Magazine, which is designated as the summer needlework, kkiitting and crocheting edition. Beneath the article is a picture of this cute little miss with the words: "Sally Jo Nicholas poses as the spirit of spring-M>r swing--(she is shown at the height of a swing) over the lllinois treetops." ^ , CONTINUE CASf^tt. The case of Robert Bentley, Alden youth 'Who is charged with driving his car while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, was continued last week by County Judge Henry L. Cowlin. First hearing on the case was Feb. 20. At that tim« Bentley admitted having had several drinks prior to the accident on Oct, 8, 1944, when his car crashed in$o one owned by Edwin Barry oh'route 178 east of Harvard. Those injured in the crash, included Darlene Barry, whose leg had to be amputated. R„ N. A. Camp Holds St. Patrick's Party - A St. Patrick's party was held' for members and invited guests of Fox River Valley Camp, R. N. A., on Tuesday evening, March 6. After the regular meeting, the guests began to arrive and at 9 o'clock ten TOWN WARMIN# This year, Barrington's Annual Town Warming, the seventh in a series of outstanding community projects, will be presented at the high school auditorium starting April 4. According to NoMe 3. Puffer, who heads the Town Wanning committee, an exceptional group of speakers has been obtained. The series, covering a wide range of interesting subjects, promises to Uphold the fine traditions set Town Warmings of the past. by INCREASE FARES Commutation ' rates on the North Shore and Milwaukee railroads will be advanced about 10 percent. This is assured as the result of a recent U. S. Supreme court ruling refusing Friday afternoon. March 9, in tS review an Illinois Supreme court the I tables of cards and bunco were "> Region hall. Besides Mrs. Mary En-1 progress, honors going to Mrs. Caro- deciwon. The state^cou rt had Jres, county ' superintendent of Downs Mrs Emma K Freund, approved the increase., schools, who will be guest speaker,! ^rs- Es.t.e ® Beatty, Mrs. Gerturde there will be musical selections by; ^rs" Caroline Schiessle, the Rhythm band of the public grade | Mrs. Elvira Justen, Mrs. Came Jusschool. Miss Marv Grace- M'urpHjfeWten an<j ^ss Clara Schiessle, Miss will model a native wedding ,drJT^]ara Stoffel was .awarded a special sent to her by her brother, who has prize. » v „otTQ been doinir secret service work with A taisty lunch was served at the | him. His wife Katherine, 40, says All members are c'ose the evening by Mrs. Marie : that she gave mm $1400 to con- Schaefer and her committee: Mes- : struct a Juke, box, and that before UNPLEASANT MUSIC Juke boxes that Paul H. Smythe Jr., 43, who operates a farm near Grayslake, invented, did not play harmonizing marital melodies for His wife Katherine, 40, the army in India. urged to attend this meeting. C. D. of A. Plans Spring Card Party Court Joyce Kilmer, Helen Pepping, Carrie J. Ensign and , .1 Marian Nimsgern. No. 573 C. O" March 21, the fiftieth anniver- D. of A., held its regular business sfry the society and the thirtymeeting on Thursday evening, March eighth anniversary of the local 1, at the K. of C. hall. At that time j camp, members and invited guests plans were made for the annual . a dinner ipring public card party, which will " " dames Marie Nickels,. Marie Niesen, ; his patents began paying she supported him by operating a roominghouse from 1933 to 1940. "this, it would seem, might afford a background for that popular ballad-- "You Made Me What I Am Today." But it didn't. be held on Thursday evening, April 19, at the K. of C. hall. Following the business of the meeting, cards were epjoyed, with bridge prizes being awarded to Mrs. Elizabeth Pich and Mrs. Nettie Fleming. Frances Bauer received the pinochle prize. * • . • • Serviceman Honored At Two Gatherings •> Joseph Walsh, who with his twin ^ifrother. James, is stationed at Hunter Field, Ga., was honored at two family gatherings while home on furlough. The first was held at "the Quentin Walsh home on Center St., one evening last week and the other V at the home of his mother, Mrs. M. J.' Walsh. Joseph left on Sunday to return to duty. ;" ' ' • r" ! > Rivervlew Camp 1 Observes Anniversary. Riverview Camp, R. N. A., on Tuesday evening observed the thirtyfourth anniversary of the founding the camp,. A delicious pot-lyck^ invited at Eva's restaurant on Riverside Drive, with a party following. More particulars^ on the party will appear in a later edition. RED GROSS NOTES : .y Let Radionics , lend you its a ears f • •* • • • • • • • • • • •* s ^ . . . f o r j u s t a f e w m i n u t e s , a n d discover what? new worlds of sound this fine instrument can bring to many hard of hearing. Revolutionary--in first cost, low upkeep, ease and convenience of use. You will not be pressed to buy. We sell only to those who can be helped. No. high..pressure, salesman will call on you. ) NEW Radionic Hearing Aid March 9 . / Mothers Club - . "i*v; Neighborhood' Club; V March 13 ~ Circle 1, W. S. C. S.--Mrs. Irving Keck. J"-, ^ - March 15 W. S. C. S. Luncheon. . ^ Card Tournament--Sponsored byJ C. D. of A. - East River Road Pinochle Club--Mrs. M. A*. Sutton. • •*..1 » ." March 16-17 Rummage^ Sale--Sponsored by Lutheran Ladies' Aid--City Hall. March 17 St. Patrick's Party--Sponsored by Altar and Rosary Sociality. ~ March 18 . , Band Concert--High School Audltorium. March 21" Anniversary Party--Eva's Restaurant^ Fox River Valley Camp, R. N. A. ,. April 2 , " _ Altar and Rosary Sodality--Regular Meeting. April 10 j ' "" Baked Be^. Ljdncheon --• Sponsored » bf, Circle 'Methodist Church 'Hall.^- .. April 1*9, Annual Spring Public Card Party-- Sponsored by C. D„ of. A. May 1 . Public Party--K. of C. 'Hall--Sponsored by Riverview Camp; R. N. A. skiptUpto'im 'American Shipyard* Ham Almost Made Up Loss. WASHINGTON. - The United States and Great Britain revealed t^iat Allied and neutral countries lost S;788 merchant ships from the start of the war in September, 1939, * to the and of 1943. The losses, an average of between three and four a day, included 753 American vessels. ^ . The report listed no losses beyond the end of 1943, but an unofficial United PraM tabulation showed at Sail It lotfaaa for '*hir year, 13 of cm American ships. This would raise totail losses to 5,775. Included in the official repot were losses from marine risks as well as from action by all enemy instrumentalities. No separata breakdown waa given for any enemy weapon, including the most-telling-- the U-boat that accounted for hundreds of thousands of tons of shipping before the Allies gained mastery of tha sea. Though «ha total number of ships sunk since tha start of * the war-- 5,758--is staggering, an encouraging fact is that American shipyards j*lone since .1939 have built 4,308 vessels, with a deadweight tonnage of 44,082,000. The black year of the Allied merchant fleet was 1942, when 1,859 ships totaling 8,338,000 gross tons were lost. This included 422 American ships aggregating 2,053,000 tons and British losses of 782 vessels totaling 3,696,000 too?. In 1043, the report showed, losses dropped to 812 ships totalling 3,646,- 000 tons. U. S. losses were 234 ships, representing 1,049,000 gross tons, while the British lost 361 ships with a gross tonnage of 1,678,000. While the United States did not enter the war until after the attack on Pearl I^arbor, December 7, 1941, American ship losses began with the *tart of the war in Europe in 1939. Four were lost in 1939; 32 in 1940, jnd 61 in 1941, although most of these presumably went down after hostilities began in December. Twelve Naval Ships a Day Are Now Being Launched NEW ORLEANS. -- Rear Adm. Frederick G. Crisp, director of the navy division on shore establishments and civilian personnel, disclosed that "twelve ships a day now are sliding down out ways." Admiral Crisp, speaking at a meeting of the Metal Trades Department of the American Federation of Labor, said that the navy's production program "is still increasing and we expect to have as many persons working on navy work vsix months from now as we have today. Our battle of production," he added, "will end only with the defeat of Japan." He said this hation's fleet "as late' Rudy to wear complete with radionic tubes, crystal microphone magnetic earphone, batteries and battery- aaver circuit. Liberal guarantee. Ont model--One price--One quality--Zenith'* finest. No extra*--no "decoy*." • We Inoite You -- Come In for Demonstration , BOLGER'S DRUQ STORE Often Street McHenry Good Times Cut Number ; ^ Of Railroad Trespassers A total of 1,667 illegal train riders and other trespassers on railroad property lost their lives in 1943, according to reports just received by the Protective Section of the Association of American Railroads. Dur^ ing the year, 1,126 trespassers were injuied. While there was a material increase in locomotive miles ancf tonnage handled, the number of fatalities to trespassers on railroad prop- *£ty in 1943 showed a reduction of 258 compared with 1942,, and a decrease of 222 in the number of trespassers injured. The almost complete elimination of unemployment and> the increase in,the member of minors working full or part time in war and allied industries have all had a bearing on the decrease in the number of trespassers on railroad property. Reports just received by the Protective section show that approximately 584,000 illegal train riders or trespassers jyere removed from trains, prevented from getting on trains, or ejected from railroad premises, but not arrested, by 76 of the principal xailroads of the country in 1943. Tnis was an average of 48,600 trespassers per month. Lest we forget--During the Red Cross drive, thoughts go back to the first chapter organized in McHenry. We understand that about the time of the first World War, the Red Cross was-organized in Stoffel's hall. The Stoffel family was always a very patriotic and civic minded one lind did all they could' to help the cause. Mrs. . Jack Walsh;4 mother: of SIH, 'was elected active chairman, and Julia Stoffel (Mrs. C. J. Reihansperger), as secretary. Miss Stoffel was succeeded by Laura Holtz and later Mrs. James Sayler. Mrs. Walsh says that meetings were held in the city hall every Friday. Most of the jewing, however, 'was done in-the homes. The hardest period Mrs. Walsh experienced were "tK^d^pression years, when, in order to meet the demands, Mrs. Walsh's husband leiit a hand; placed a heater in a shed on* their lot and worked very hard getting material and garments out to St. Louis. About four years ago Monsignor Nix offered' a room in the school for sewing, and that room is still the lociis of Red Citoss activities. In that room hangs a lovely picture of a Red Cross nurse, the gift of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Laures. ' : About four years ago, lest we forget, diligent workers came, when driving a car was impossible, ail the way from McCullom Lake in all kinds of weather and our hats are off to them. Yes, we are referring to Mrs. Bill Schlitt and Mrs. Frank Beatty. We haven't forgotten Lottie Bransford, either, who came in all the way from Lily Lake. There are other names that should be here, too, but space does not permit. However, our appreciation for their assistance and the grand turnout of first class work • in all departments, including I the later organized surtrical dressings, is something that McHenry is noted for. Thanks to a generous donor, pur baby buggy has arrived. Now we have need of a sewing machine. Since most of the urgent work is on hospital bags, we are dependent upon machines. Mrs. Gorman would ap-™ preciate it if someone could lend .a machine for a few weeks. Helen Dobyns assisted last Wednesday in the morning hours. Elena Blake, Dorothy Nickels and Martha Feltz assisted also. Mrs. Nickels and Mrs. Feltz have been at their posts every week with Mrs. Gorman and are turning out elegant work. MRS. HUGH MURPHY, Scribe. as July, 1940/* (jonsiated of "a handful of only 383 ,pombat ships," adding : 7" "Bf contrast, look at what we have today. Wa have on hand more than 1,155 combatant ships and a newborn armada of 45,207 landftig craft, not to mention 5,000 smaller vessels and 34,071 aircraft. . The United States has built the greatest sea-ait power on earth and 12 ships a day are now sliding down our ways." *•' . ' $133,931,513 It Repaid By Britain on U. S. Loan WASHINGTON. -- Great Britain has made payments of $133,931,513 on her loan from the Reconstruction Finance corporation. Reporting this recently the RFC said the bulk of this, $120,457,037, came from interest and dividends earned by securities pledged as collateral, while $13,474,476 represented proceeds from the sale of some of the securities.""'" A total loan of $425,000,000 was authorized in July, 1941, but only $390,000,000 actually has been delivered. The RFC said that of the payments made through October 1, about $94,- 300,000 has been applied on principal, leaving the amount outstanding about $295,700,000. " 0 British Hangman A famous British hangman wiM the source of a weftd familiar in every American shipyard. Hia name wfcs Derrick. Keet Food Dry Thawing food is wet food and tht moist surface offers an ideal place for spoilage bacteria to grow. Frozen foods must be kept frozen until ready to- be thavted out for cooking. * Religious Qualification Imposed for Tenants TULSA, OKLA -- Landlords are a little choosey in the way of tenants these days, reports Charles C. Clark, war housing manager. He has had property owneri'impose these restrictions in listing apartments or houses for rent: "No smokers or drinkers allowed." "Only members of Baptist church wanted." "Man and wife only and both must be employed on swing shift." "Tenants must be under six feet tall." • „. • i Son ofra Borrower Pays Up Old- Debt HOLYOKE, MASS. -- Thirtythree years ago Joseph Skinned loaned a mill hand $100 to pay his son's college expenses. When the borrower died, Skinner thought no mo^MiK the money. Recently he ^^Kyed a letter fom his forjti^ aHH^jpyee's son containing a than you note--and a check for $106. Whaa Blfi #ra conflnad to a #a * floor, oven for a w«ak or two, anemia Is likely to devalop. To offset this, provide dean, aod dirt for little pigs whan a few days old. A good mineral available at all times -is essential and it is wise to mix at 'least J per cent into the protein supplement. Manganese sulphate in the mineral mixture prevents a "goose step" action in the hind legs. Pigs on concrete must gain rapidly and if fed,a.good ration ahould put on pounds as fast as under any other conditions A variety of feeds, however, must be fed to stimulate the appetite and furnish the needfesary proteins and vitamins. Floors must be kepi seasonably clean, for otherwise the very purpose of tha floor is defeated. Soma shade is essential fof pigs on con-' Crete. This may be provided by the central house or specially constructed. Slightly more labor ia involved with the confinement method and 'actual feed costs will be slightly higher, but in comparing costs of his poorly-doing pigs on flat land a Minnesota hog producer maintains he produces hogs one-fourth cheaper i n c o n f i n ej n e n t . > v . ' 'Elm Leaf Beetia The elm leaf beetle is about a quarter of an inch long, a dull olive green with an indistinct black stripe on each side and yellow antennae and legs. They feed on the leaves of elm trees in the spring and early summer and seek winter shelter soon after mid-July. Often they CQtne indoors in> large numbers. If you are bothered by them, make a careful search of places where tHfey might enter--the chimney, spaces under the eaves or behind the clapboarda or shingles--and inspect windows to see if they are getting in through spaces where the screens do not lit snugly. If it is the chimney, you can screen the top or tie several thicknesses of cheesecloth over it until September. Deep Well The world's deepest hole, drilled by the Phillips Petroleum company, near Fort Stockton, west Texas, became ^ an oil well at a depth of 15,279 feet. It was completed recently after two years of drilling. The details of the task were revealed in an issue of "Mining and Metallurgy." A total of 467 drill bits were used, 20- inch ones for the top and 7.75-inch for the bottom. The pipe lining the well weighs' 156 tons. Two pockets of high pressure gas were encountered, one at 11,556 and another at 12,832 feet. The temperature at the bottom of the well is between 235 and 240 degrees Fahrenheit, or more than hot enough to boil water at surface pressures. The pressure at the bottom is 2,800 pounds a square inch, or about 200 atmospheres. "Windows ana^^Bs--8htm!fl be closed early in tHffibrning to shut out the heat Ventilation is best secured by electric fans unless the outside temperature is lower than in the house. Because dark window shades absorb heat and re-radiate it into the room, white blinds are more effective than black or green ones, he added. Even with awnings, it is still wise to keep windows closed, because heat can be caught under the awnings and transferred into the room. Light clothing of light color is recommended as a protection against heat. Dark colored" sports clothes are undesirable for comfort because they absorb heat. While lying down or stretching out in a comfortable chair are more generally accepted methods of relaxation on hot days, standing is the best way to cool off because the body loses heat mo^^eadily when exposed to air:; ^ : -- „ Onion X)dK If you have been peeling onions and company comes," rub a little dry mustard on your hands, then rinse it off. It will destroy the odor. Of itauw "m- %i<H n> heartfelt gratftade la far their sympathy, services and loam during our iteent bereavement. We ase sincerely grateful. E. T. BARLOW, w JQSEPHINE PEARSON. CARD OF THANKS I would like in this way to express my sincere thanks to all'my friends for the many kindnesses extended during my recent illness. I am especially grateful for cards, flowers, for visits and for donations of blood. Many thank*. JOHN DREYMILLE*. --^fcARD OF THANKS In this manner I would like to express SBy sincere thanks to friends Mritehbors ^pr sards, gifts* and for visHh during* r$«ent JllneSs. Many thanks for the'f&Mnesses extended. •. MRS. LBO FREUND. Mr. tended ftnml H. Adams have on noon." It should lava read that people attended funeral Mrs. Catiterine vtHe last IN MEMORIAM In cherished memory of son. Pvt. Wm. A. Pearson, who di< in the service of his country three years ago, March 7. When those we love have stepped across • -- The threshold of God's door, They leave behind those memories That make us love them mote. 7^ Order your rubber stamps at tha / Plaindealer. Phone McHenry lfc "r ?r ' We Pick Up and Deliver Two to Three Day Service ^ Try the Vogrie for splendid service and excellent workmanship S [Representative} West McHenry Autumn Treats Small squashes retain tkeir flavor; best when cooked whole, ^either baked or boiled. They are almost as good cut in two crosswise, seeded, spread with plenty of butter, seasoned with salt, pepper, a sprinkling of brown sugar and baked until tender. Shoe Repair and ? Hat Cleaning ien in need of s&iyihing in this line bring your work to my shop, located in the former Popp Building, West McHenry. Twenty-five years' experience guarantees expert work. Prices reasonable. "Sir* STEVE KOSTI-- FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST - Woodstock, Illinois ~ CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO ATTEND A FREE LECTUJRE ON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE " By JUDGE SAMUEL W. GREENE* CJ. & B. * . * of Chicago, Illinois ^Member of The Board of Lectureship of "file Mother Chureh The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts , FIRST METHODIST CHURCH South St. at .Throop St.--Route 14 ~ ' * iiHURSDAY EVENlM MARCH 15, 1948 at 8:00 P. M. \ \ Locates Fish A new sensitive echo-sounding de» vice for use on surface vessels, which Fish and ^Wild Life service Officials believe will enable fishermen to not dnly locate schools of fish, but even to determine the size and direction of the schools is re- Jprtcdr a. , , r , Some Hog The giant Entelodont was the earliest known hog. 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