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f%*> v • • • • • * - , "j-' Thursday. November IS, 1951 **v • *'7 1 . . . • • * * * f h E McHENRY PIAINDEALER TWICE TOLD TALES T FORTY TEARS AGO-* Mr. and lirft. John KtmbM of this place will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary tomorrow. The light snow the first of the week made the hunters happy. Quite a number of rabbits have lost their lives through the tell bt the beautiful. _/ Walter Prisbyf an "old McHenry who has made a feuccess at farming in the west, informs us that he has moved from Havana, N. t)., to Britton, S. D. A girl baby arrived at the home of Mr. apd Mrs. William Bacon this morning. The boys at the club all smoke ten * centers Bill, BO don't forget to lay in a supply before coming up. The members of the family as well as the citizens of the village itfi^general, received a very sad shock last Saturday morning when the news of the sudden death of Mrs. Anton Engeln reached their ears. A merger of electric and power companies serving more( than 100 towns in Northern Illinois adjacent to Chicago, was effected Saturday whereby the properties of the companies were acquired by» the Public Service company or®Northern Illinois. This means that the electric light and power interests of this village, which were formerly controlled by the North Shore Electric company, will in the future be a part new company'. •• i ; t TWENTY YEARS AGO John P. Brda, hardware dealer in Centerville, is completing some extensive building and repairs at I,* place of business «g. Green street. , The E. J. Fellows farm, about three miles west of McHenry, was sold recently to E. J. Baker of St. CharleB. This farm consists of 260 acres of good farm land and was sold for a consideration of $40,500. The large gas ball or "Horton's Sphere", which is being installed by the Western United Gas & £%ctric company on a part of the Jacob Justen farm, is nearly constructed. It will contain 150,. 000 cubic feet of gas. Through the closing of a deal for the purchase of the Nick M. Bowers property, consisting of 35 acres adjoining the city limits of McHenry on the south, by the Ahlberg Bearing company of Chicago, is practically assured of having a new factory. ^flbout the usual program was carried out in the work on Rt 20 during the week. Cement was laid as far as the Lallinger home and the stretch to the bridge would have bten completed if the weather had remained favorable. McHenry county can now boast of another country club, this time at 8pring Grove. The clubhouse site is at Cole's corners a short distance .east of the village. ^The marriage of Mrs. Florence Howard and Mr. Newton Matters was very quietly celebrated at 10:30 o'clock Saturday at the residence of Rev. 'Mr. Dawe at Wakegan. Frank Wilson 6f Volo received severe Injuries about the face while engaged in cleaning a blower pipe one day last week. 25,000 Christmas Card Designs From Which Public May Choose New ideis, like old friends, us* ually appear when most people aren't expecting them. When an inspired immigrant lithographer, German-born Louis Prang, published the first American Christmas card in Boston in 1875, folks were certainly not worrying about their Christmas card lists, or wondering what kind of cards they would be sending for Christmas. Today, with the Christmas season just around the corner, things are very different With the wide range of Christmas cards that are now available, people are very exacting about the Christmas greetings they select and aend. There is, however, % definite pattern in the preferences of Mr. and Mrs/ Public from year to year. The National Association of Greeting Card Publishers keeps a very close check on trends in public preference. This summer, long before the Christmas card season began, researchers for the NAGCP analyzed the 25,000 different Christmas ctjird creations that are now on display. This tremendous variety Accounts for the fact that you seldom find two carc\ with the same design in the happy shower of Christmas cards that the postman brings. Then, too, the Christmas card designers try very hard to meet all tastes within the general range of best-liked Christmas symbols and illustrations. One year, Christmas floral subjects will be the odds on favorites. Another year, whimsical cherubs and charming little Santa Clauses will vie for top honors. In 1951, the researchers saysparkling outdoor scenes will be among ^the leaders. Skaters, breezy ana gay, gliding over frozen ponds--skiers zooming down m o u n t a i n s i d e s -- s m a l l g r o u p s singing; Christmas carols--large outdoor Christmas trees surrounded by- jubilant youngsters--are only a few. Specifically, in the general design classification, these will be the most popular Christmas card i l l u s t r a t i o n s f o r 1 9 5 1 : f i r s t , Christmas floral designs of flaming red poinsettia, gleaming holly leaves and many of the other Christmas symbols provided by Mother Nature. Next in line are charming conceptions of gay little animals and colorful birds, followed closely by startling candle designs--whose warmth and glow keep them near the top of the list year after year. Fourth io popularity is good eld St. Nick himself and fifth, comes the ever-f>opuiar Christmas bells. Bold hand-lettered titles wishing you a "Merry Christmas" or "Seasons# Greetings" are in sixth place; while whimsical conceptions of the jolly snowman, charming studies of little children and playful cherubs, and the very popular outdoor scenes follow in thatf order. All of this does not take into consideration the wide range of truly reverent Christmas card designs that are enjoying such great popularity these days. Nearly onefifth of alh of the 1951 Christmas cards are illustrated with depictions of the nativity, the Three Wise Men and all of the other well-loved and reverent symbols surrounding "the Birth of the Savior. These Christmas cards carry appropriate verses and inspiring Biblical texts. Religious leaders report that recent tremendous increases in church attendance reflect a similar increase in the sending of truly religious Christmas cards. An entirely new development is the return of the Christmas greeting especially designed for those in Uncle Sam's uniform. Very popular during World War II, this special division again offers a wide variety of designs and special titles for men and women in all branches of the Armed Forces. Equally important in the designing of the Christmas cards it the exacting task of providing just the right sort of verses to carry America's Christmas messages. The Christmas card people say, "It's the design which attracts hut it's the verse that sells." Talented writers and editors labor diligently to create messages that best express the sender's thoughts and good wishes. In the 1951 Christmas cards, the verses are somewhat shorter and more informal than in the past. But they still retain- the true spirit of Christmas which never grows old. Here's a typical warqa-hearted "Merry Christmas" verse: Again the old, old message In the dear, familiar way. For greeting friends will always be The joy of Christmas Day! No matter whom you wish to greet, there is an appropriate Christmas verse. Technically, the 1951 Christmas cards are truly remarkable. Beautiful reproductions in lithography, die-stamped engraving, gravure, silk ' screen and other modern graphic arts processes are available in profusion. Unusual effects have been secured by embossing die-cutting and the attachment of fabrics and plastics. "Christmas message*'1--s a i d Charles Dickens,'"are a great accumulation of friendly recollections. Surely the 1951 Christmas greetings offer a wonderful opportunity to add to your collection of "friendly recollections" and you have a happy experience in store when you go forth to select just the right Christmas card from the thousands that fere wait' ing for you. Ltadtetd* Hkf CM Hnitil Information At Witfagtfi Harold B. Jacobson, acting associate area rent director of the Waukegan branch rent office, said that landlords should contact him at 326 west Washington street, Waukegan, if contemplating evicting a tenant if they have any doubt as to the law. For, under the new rent law, the section on evictions is much stronger and provides for menetary damages in case of illegal eviction. "Landlords," he said, "cannot evict a tenant for just any reason. Tenants cannot be evicted for failure or refusal to pay overceiling rent, or because a lease has expired, or to permit offering the property for sale, or to permit the landlord's friendship rent the duelling.** 24 Hour Towing Serric# * START NOW Start with oar Winterising service, and then let « eontlaue te serrire yoai ear all daring the ceM months. BUTCH'S We Do Complete Motor Overhauling. £. 309 W. Elm Street McHenry, HL Phone 811 Residence 91-R TVNU Cava KMfr ... Gentle treatment of* dairy com pays off at the milk pail. Rough' treatment of cowa will reduce milk flow even though the cows are fe6 well. So remember--don't yell at the cows or abuse them with the milking machine. ADVISE MOTORIStT&< TO PREPARE CABS FOR COLD WEATHER Freezing weather is here! If you're a • motorist and you don't want to exceed the family budget for car repairs this winter here are some steps which the Chicago Motor club advises you to take at once: 1. Drain and flush the cooling system of your car; check all hose connections; tighten damps and add standard brand an ti-freeze solution. . 2. Check ignition system, disrrtbutor points; reset timing; clean or replace spark plugs. 3. Test battery for full charge; clean terminals and tighten Cables. 4. Check and adjust fuel system. 5. Apply light weight Winter grade oil and grease. 6. Place a shovel and a box of sand, salt, cinders or ashes in your car truck for use when you get stuck on icy streets, in ruts or at curbsides. Club officials advised motorists to visit their service __ station, garage or repairman at once. They pointed out that early motorists will get better attention than the late-comers who wait for the thermometer to plummet - below the 32 dfegree mark. """"""" ' Reach Per Bleep In refinishlng, it is sometimes desirable or necessary to bleach sll or portions of the wood after the old finish has been removed. The$e are special materials on the market for this purpose as well as tor bleaching new wood to secure the papular blonde finishes. •MB Biaeafte Many cases of inflammation Of the skin (dermstitis) affect* inf the feet and other parts of the body can be blamed on synthetic resins used in the partial linings of shoes and other manufactured items, according to a Buffalo dermatologist Dr. James W. Jordon points out the ~iany instances of 'dermstitis en the feet snd body trsced to synthetic resins and their components "make it evident" that these substances are important skin sensitixing agents. Dr. Jordon is associated with the Department of Dermatology and Syphilology, University of Buffalo School of Medicine. "Contact with these substances is almost universal," said Dr. Jordon, pointing out that they are widely used in wood finishes, furniture upholstering materials, varnishes and lae» «uers, steering wheels, handles, musical instruments, toys, games, sporting goods, wearing apparel, stcessories and jewelry. Cases of dermatitis due to direct contact with hair lacquer pads, spectacle frames, garters and wrist watch bands containing these substances are known, said Dr. Gordon, adding: "It is evident that many obscure eases of dermatitis, in which no clearcut history of contact (with resins) is elicited, may be due to these compounds." Gerlatrsea flfcrtatrles (from a Greek word meaning "old age") is the branch of medicine which deals with treatment of the elderly patient. It is becoming increasingly important as medical advances make it possible for people to live much longer than formerly, in 1900, for example, there were about 3,000,000 men and women over #6 in the United States, or about 4 per cem of the, population. Rmnihh Bffwals Seen Available to SJM« Wisrtrs A new type of eye glasses which allows the bifocal portion to be moved out of the way when not needed is described by Dr. David E. Rolf of Cleveland in the Archives of Ophthalmology, published by the American Medical Association. According to Dr. Rolf, the lenses of the glasses may be rotated, or turned upside down, by a unique method of attachment, so that the bifocal part is on top instead of on the bottom. In his opinion this reversible lens arrangement has certain advantages. He said: "Its flexibility Will save many patients as extra pair of glasses. It offers a possible solution to the long-standing problem of the patient who cannot accustom himself to walking while wearing bifocals In their usual position. It alto permits the bifocal segment to be placed upward and out of the way during ali or part of his walking activities. It would also seem applicable for patients engaged In occupations with unusual visual demands. Fatients in these categories include barbers, switchboard operators, painters and paper hangers, as well as most people employed in the building trades, where sure footing is a necessity." Dr. Rolf believes that the mechanics of changing the position of -the lenses are sufficiently simple so that most persons are able to master them easily. He said there are no limitations regarding size, shape or type of bifocals or trifocals that can be used and the technic of prescribing and fitting these lenses is not difficult. Salvation A new Baptist church is being built in the Oregon Fishing village of Charleston with salvaged timber from a lumber schooner which ran aground in Coos, bay six years ago. Texas City Explosive Gaits Faver as Able Fertilizer Ammonium nitrate, the Dr. Jekyll-Mr. Hyde compound which figured In the disastrous Texas City explosion a few years ago, is rapidly gaining favor as a fertiliser and may become the preferred material for direct application to the soil. Dr. R. C. Tallman of the Lion Oil Company, El Dorado, Ark., told the American Chemical Society. The compound is employed in both explosives and fertilizers. Although its plant-food properties had long been known, ammonium nitrate had been used before IMS only in solutions for the preparation of mixed fertilizers, according to Dr. Tallman, who is manager of planning and survey in Lion's research division. Some ammonium nitrate was released from government plants for fertilizer use in IMS. however, and since then the compound has enjoyed a meteoric rise to prominence as a fertilizer material, he said. "Due to its comparatively high nitrogen content, its wide adaptability to soil and climatic conditions, its comparative resistance to leaching and, probably of great* est importance, its low cost per unit of nitrogen," Dr. Tallman stated, "there are those who feel that ammonium nitrate will eventually be the nearly universal fertilizer for direct application. Date Uaes The novel. Gone With the Wind, appeared in 1936; Walt Disney's movie of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, in 1938; and John Steinbeck's novel. Grapes of Wrath, to 1939. The Wet Spot The apparent wet spot on ways is a form of mirage, lifcothose that appear in desert region*." The road, especially if dark In eel* or, absorbs energy from the Sun*#' rays an-' becomes quite hot, so there is a layer of heated air JMS above. Rays of light from the sky, coming at a low angle and whiefc would normally be absorbed fcy the dark surface of the road, aft bent upwards by this bested alt layer, and they reach your eye*, This is similar to the familiar e& feet of light being reflected from a wet spot on the road, and that || the interpretation we give, «t fifsf to what wo see." •' ' "v* Need A" New VaU? A broken finger nail can be ndfi stituted with a fake one made o4(7 of two layers of cellophane tape cut to shape and covered withonaft varnish. IF ITS WORTH Dome., A It'i Worth Doing Bight * *JS!! There is No Substitute For Good Plastering. Phone McHenry 411-R Deal With Want Ada. 1. ©L mum H o L D I N H E A T ^ BEST BY COMPAMSM VE TO 4 0 °oc FUEL PJiTl! No wntamfary pit--ewe cham deli Husky 4-«ay (Ux cfcei rvtl t+qht pi**. Power prscieiea Ml MILTMNT Flanged wheel center for CKMI TE All-stool paddles wMi l/j <> "**•' v GussO'Nff i v AaSTIGlgSS Tfe «r * / r a y MATERIALS *ttVPitless -%Rtsiisss FLEXIBLE. 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