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1 i i 1 v i t i i 4 A 4 leflwiit Ctard ftto The Church Board of Education met the other evening, with Vale Adams acting as chairman. Several important items were discussed but because of a rather small attendance little could be done. A neto attendance idea was suggested , and will be put into working order soon. The next meeting of the board will be April 20. In checking with Mrs. James Gallagher for the account of the last meeting of the W. S. C. S. she asked me to announce that there j will b£ a meeting of all the officers of the circles and the society at her home on March 30 at 1:30 p. m. The apenda for the afternoon will be centered mainly on plans for the coming Birthday Tea. At the meeting the other afternoon,! Mrs. Bradburn stressed the importance of a good representative group from our society at the district meeting April 29 at the Bethany Methodist church, Chicago. Plans for this meeting will also be discussed. The last Sunday Evening "potluck" supper was a huge success. Everyone attending had plenty to sat and a fine hour of fellowship. 3ur thanks are extended to the ladies on the supper committee. Following this fellowship hour, Dr. Bradburn of Evanston, the disrict . superintendent, held our Fourth Quarterly Conference. He *ras very much pleased with the nterest and attendance shown. In act he made the statement that it vas the best Quarterly Conference ve have had in this church since le has been on the district. Re- »orts of the various organizations >f the church were read. The committees and officers were nomnated and elected for the new year, rhis list will be published in the uture. The Junior Choir sang the anhem during the Worship Service Sunday morning. The meditation vas centered on the theme, "Jesus, he Disturber". Several in the congregation were able to concenrate on the service much easier his Sunday than they .did the preious week . The pastor did not (nd it necessary^ to make a flying rip to Woodstock during the Sunlay School hour as he did on the •revious Sunday. Mrs. Price and your pastor could like to thank all the friends yho have called, sent cards and irought in gifts during the, past reek. The new little ruler of the >arsonage will answer to the name f Lucinda Ann. So far she has one little dictating and we hope he will continue in the same frame f mind. Easter is coming, find we corially invite you to worship with us nd prepare yourself for this mportant day. "See you in Church bis Sunday." r * MARRIED 19 FEBRUARY Ben's Not tike That GERTKUDE WIND KM Counterfeit Halt Tested On Growing Soybean Crops Studies of the damage hailstorms may do to growing crops of soybeans, made by the U. S. department of agriculture and the Iowa experiment station through measuring the effects of artificial leaf removal and reduction of the stand by cutting out plants, have shown little loss unless damage is severe, ihe investigators found that before the crop came into bloom they could remove up to half the foliage or ctit out up to half the plants over the Beld--comparable to damage from a rairly severe hailstorm--with little or no reduction in yield. But after bloom stage this simulated hail damage cut down yield, the farther the crop was along the greater the reduction. %"he agronomists reason that this result sheds light on the probable effect on yield of damage to the crop from other causes, such as grasshoppers or otter leaf-eating inlects or diseases that damage leaves. They concluded their remits should be helpful in deciding between different cultivation practices. Ifeejr call attention to the fact that many farmers do not use the rotary hoe. the spike-tooth harrow, or the weeder on young soybean plants because of the supposed yield reducing damage. From the insignificant field losses shown in the leaf and plant reductions up to SO per cent, they feel sure there is small risk o! loss in using these implements up to the time the plants are (our or five inches tall. Strandloopers Not Extingt, 5. W. African Official Says Extinction of the primitive strandoopers of Africa, like Mark Twain's leath, may have been exaggerated, tccording to a report from the administrator of southwest Africa, ["raveling in the coastal Namib destrt, near Zesfontein, this official of he Union of South Africa's trustee* ihip territory tells of coming on 'emnants of the Strandlooper group ong referred to as extinct in most reference and ethnological books, the name "Strandlooper" means ihore runner, notes the National 3eographic society. It indicates the iray of life of these people who have Men always associated with coastkl regions. Racially, the strandloopers are United with the African Bushmen and Hottentots. Some ethnologists call them a group of Bushmen who •imply adapted their lives to their coastal environment. Today's Strandloopers are reported still to be living in the primitive fashion ascribed to their an cestors, eating shellfish baked in ashes, and adding to their meager diet such delicacies as small rodents, lizards and insects. Their surroundings are harsh, and inhospitable. The Namib desert, west and southwest of the Zesfontein settlement, stretches its desolate length 850 miles along the At lantic coast of southwest Africa. Water--and Vitamins Water dissolves not only many vitamins but minerals as well. Amounts of water used in cooking fruits and vegetable! should be small. Foods that need to be washed should be washed rapidly and not soaked. >U'RE a wonder, Anne." How ever, Ben Harmon was smiling not at her btt at the blue print she'd worked on, far into the night. Ben drew wacky sketches of houses he dreamed up anJ Anne made the blue prints that sold peoplit his ideas, revised. Anne said eagerly, "I've cut out some of the windows. You forgot that the Brantons want a lot of wall space for pictures." She waited for more praise. And waited. Ben scooped up the blue print. "I gave a good deal of time to putg--_------ t i n g - t h o s e w i n - 3. Mlnuta a°w* exactly M limit where they ought Fiction to be," he mut-1 tered, "but since | SAFEST ROOM IN you mention it, Mrs Branton did yOUR HOME? ODDS say something about hanging Bran-1 7 v, ton's latest atrocities. Hanging's ] ARE YOU RE WRONG too good tor them ... So long, beautiful." Before Ben weak to the Navy they were almost engaged. She was the one who had been uncertain. She was uncertain no longer. The plastic T square in her fingers Photo by A. Worwick, McHenry MR. AND MRS. LAWRENCE HUCK Before her marriage late last month to Lawrence J. Huck of McHenry, the bride pictured above was Miss Katherine Reuland of Chicago. The newlyweds are now living with the bridegroom's parents until their recently purchased home is ready for occupancy.. shook. "Nothing I say or ^o seems to please him anymore," she whispered. "What is the matter with Ben?" The voice of the new receptionist in the outer office floated to her in mocking answer, "Oh Ben, you're wonderful!" Anne stiffened, listening for Ben's answer. She could hear only the deep rumble of,his voice. • Anne could imagine how Marvella looked as she said it, eyes fluttering, wide silly smile. Anna What is the safest room in the house? Wait--don't read any further. Stop afcd think about it. What's your guess? The bedroom? • Well, it's a good thing you aren't on a radio quiz show, with a trip around the world by dog sled depending on your answer, The bedroom is a bad guess. The National Safety Council recently completed a special study which shows the bedroom to be the : location j of more fatal accidents I than anjPMQither room in the house, I including the kitchen, bathroom I and basement, which are popularly I supposed to be the Rome's danger • spots. smoo.th.ed. h. e r .bro wn page .bo y .bo.b . • j T h e C o u n c i l ' s s t u d y w a s b a s e d o n officia, repbrt8 in Na88au County Marvella was a synthetic blond., y„ and the state of Kansas, the Surely Ben wouldn t | oniy two areas in the United States "Mrs. Branton is on the Univer- which collect detailed information sity board," Ben was saying. "If on home accident deaths. she likes this house we'll have ai One out of four home deaths in good chance at the university's new j the reports studied occurred in the chapeL" bedroom, giving it a big lead over jthe second most dangerous area--• 'VE another Idea about the cot- the yard- The kitchen is third. Tt age." He spread a crumpled' Why is the bedroom so danger sketch on her drawing board.* We'll build the house in the hill. That ous? According to the Council, the analysis showed that most of the bedroom fatalities befell the very gives an old-world broken roof line young and the very old. The prinwith the* slope for background.' | cipal hazard to babies was smother- Anne, studying the sketch, felt her; ing, termed mechanical suffocation. heart sink. His notion was impossible. "It would be beautiful," murmured Anne, "but wouldn't eveS^ room be on a different level?" She must be tactful. "That's part of the charm!" "It means stepping up and down, and Mrs. Branton is old--" For oldsters, falls caused by far the most deaths, although fire took a substantial toll. The Council says you can dangerproof your bedrooms by following these suggestions: Be sure you know the proper way to cover an infant. Don't give a baby a pillow. Keep toys out of the ...N.. onsense S_.h e j.u .s t. s.i.ts and, .ktnAit s , crib, beware of stuffed animals with button eyes and noge The slat8 of CuPa S'j a crilj should be'close enough to- It 11 be wonderful, * put in Mar- j gether so that a baby connot work velia. his head between them. And never Ben's voice was shau^y ^You'ss all wet on this, Anne. "The cottage will be wet, you mean, poked under the hill thaV way." Her temper was rising. "Yciu take a baby to sleep in bed with you. Eliminate things that might *cause a fall, especially if there are Vlder persons in your family. Highknow we decided last week that the ^ polished floors and throw rugs only place for the house was on are dangerous. Arrange furniture | so there are clear' passageways through the room. There should be a light switch just inside the door, of course, and a bed lamp or light on a night stand within reach of the bed are lifesavers. Keep shoes put away where you wont stumble over them. Have closet shelves low enough to reach without climbing. said, "Haw weaier- M, hew ekrer ef yea U think ef at her. 15 MEMORIAM L •, In loving memory of our dear r husband and father, Robert N. i Schaefer, who passed away 6ne year ago, March 27, 1948. I •45 LOVING WIFE j # AND FAMILY. CARD OF THANKS In this way we wish to thank friends and neighbors for the floral offerings, donations of cars, cards of sympathy and the many other kindnesses extended at the time of our bereavement. We very much appreciated everything. 45 WILLIAM TESCH FAMILY. Mrs. Bradbarn Was Interesting Speaker Mrs. Weldon Bradburn of Evanston, president of the Women's Society For Christian Service, was the interesting guest speaker at the mtfnthly meeting of the W. S; C. S., held last Thursday afternoon In the Community Methodist church hall. Mrs; C. H. Duker led the devotionals. A pot-luck dtamar was served at 1 o'clock. • • • Large Crowd Enjoyed Party St. Patrick's chureh hall was crowded to capacity last Thursday evening as parishioners gathered to enjoy the annual St. Patrick's Day pot-luck supper and party. A sumptuous array of food was enjoyed by those in attendance, after which a short program was presented. It included favorite Irish melodies as sung by Bob McCulla and Earl Conway and violin selections by Georgia and Mary Kay Stenger. * '• V V • ' Thirteen Ladies - V Organise Clafe Thirteen past matrons were present at the home of Mrs. Lydia McNeil, west of McHenry, last week to form the Papt Matrons club. It was decided to name the new organization the "547 Club." .Officers were elected as follows: Lydia McNeil, president; Eva Eppel, vice-president; Alice Lindsay, secretary and Mabel Johnson, treasurer. Meetings will be held the third Monday of each month. * • * Pore Milk Locals Held Annual Party The Pure Milk Locals of Richmond fcnd Ringwood held their : annual party at the new high | school gymnasium in Richmond last j Thursday evening, March 17. Falling on that date, the get-to-gether was in the form of a St. Patrick's party. I The largest number ever in atj tendance, 500 people, members of i both Locals and their guests, were present to enjoy dancing, a social evening and lunch. j The gathering was the'first to be held in the recently completed Richmond gym. I 50'Year Member Honored At Party ! Riverview Camp, R. N. A., held a party in the K. of C. hall last week in honor of the thirty-eighth anniversary of the founding of the | local camp. A pot-luck supper was enjoyed at 6:30 o'clock, followed by a social evening. | Special guests at the party were charter members and past oracles. A very treasured award was presented during the ruining to Mrs. Agnes Wentworth Gilley of Rockford, formerly of McHenry. Mrs. Gilley was given a fifty-year pin for membership in the R./-N. A. She was first affiliated with ,the Wauconda chapter and after moving to McHenry helped to organize the Riverview Camp. Also present from out of town were Mrs. Gilley's daughter, Mrs. Verena Marshall, and her granddaughter, Mrs. Jane Gantner, all of Rockford, and District Supervisor Gladys Ames of Gurnee. • • * 0. E. S. Plans Future Event The local O, B. S. chapter, No. 547, met in relguar session last Tuesday evening, with the George Reikers presiding. Escorted were Ethel Holly and Chancey Harrisonr members of grand chapter committees, also Mr. and Mrs. Dean Yetter, worthy matron and worthy patron of Hebron and the following past worthy matrons, Eva Eppel, Ethel Jones, Myrtle Harrison, Arleen Pearson, Florence Larsen, Lydia McNeil, Ethel Holly, Gretta Goodell, Minnie Martin, Marie Escbach and Alice Lindsay. Also in attendance were Mildred Okeson, Mary Perry and Mrs. Dickerson, past worthy matrons of Hebron. Katie Harrison was reported ill and the following members wer*; reported Improved: Etta Wattles, Mai Kui C the 1 put plai eve T frei wej Brc vioi son Pi ] tei acl of kit yoi wii •}. wi1 on sex adi die of Di I 20 30 cor mo bri< mai to trei a < tioi 1 wh cul C rem Hen G top of the hilL That cuts out the, hill problem and the house gets a breeze. You have a level stretch--" "Okay," shouted Ben, "but I'll wager Branton WQn't think so. - The door banged on him. She'd lost him. A fog of misery closed over her. She tried to tell herself that if she couldn't have Ben on an honest basis, she didn't want him. That didn't help. It wasn't true. She wished she'd lied - nd gushed. He phoned her. "Branton is crazy about my idea." "Artists are always crazy," she retorted, blinking back tears. Ben's step behind her was a surprise. She hadn't expected him to come back to the office that night. "Congratulations," she said, with out turning her head, and felt twe hands firm on her shoulders. "For what?" asked Ben softly. "For being a dope? Anne, what would I do without you?" "Didn't Branton--" Anne began, dated. Ben turned her around and grinned down at her. "Mrs. Branton picked the house on top of the hill," he explained. "She said. 'My husband hasn't a practical bone in his hesd.' Will you say that about me some day? We make a swell team, honey. What do you say?" Anne didn't say anything fot Ben's lips, warm and firm, were on hers. Beteas* fty WNU rcatarea Never Lost a Battle The only Union general of the Civil war who never lost a battle was Gen. Geo. H. Thomas. Thomas was born in Virginia and when h chose to fight with Northern troops he was looked upon as a traitor by his friends, and his family turned' his picture towards the walL ^nbscribe for The Plaindeate*. Illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliiiiiii pOPULM How Sauerkraut Is Made In making sauerkraut, about 2 pei cent of salt is added to the shredder cabbage and it is packed in larg( vats. The salt draws out sugar puc other nutrients from the cabbage forming a juice which is a good me dium for the development of bac teria that are generally plentiful or the cut shreds. These bacteru cause the fermentation and conver the sugar into lactic acid, which i.< one of the most important constitu ents. Small amounts of acetic acic and ethyl alcohol are also formed. THURS„ FKI.. SAT., MAR. 24-S&-26 Spectacular I Pre-Hlstorlc Monsters! 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