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* xf- ' • ' $ *,*V THE>Maa»gy. .mjtfiroEKwa. •'.5:T WwmWT^ WWwm^m^^^T '•%. Thursday* £abwri^'Jl$$ ssess The Senator By State Senator Robert MoClory New members of the Illinois General Assembly don't toiow very much about law-making. That does not mean1 that the forty-seven new members in both Houses of our State Legislature are not valuable nor that they will not serve well. But, at the outset the hew experience is quite overwhelm- , *ns. Until about twelve years ago, a new Legislator was on his own when he arrived in Springfield. He learned by observing and fifbm his own mistakes. In fact, he was expected to remain practically mute during -his first .session in the (hope that he would learn by just looking on. This was changed after Noble Lee, dean of the Johfi Marshall Law school of Chicago, Vvas ejected to the Illinois House in 1842. Rep. Lee, himself a pro. found student of 'American his-* toty and of tl\e American political system, decided that new members of the State Legislature Should be schooled in their new jobs. Accordingly, he organized meetings of "first-timers" to .acquaint tlhe newly elected Legislators with our state government and with their functions antdi prerogatives as law makers. This year, when almost 20 per cent of. the members are without any previous legislative experience, the school for new legislators is of extreme importance. Two classes (dinner meetings) have already been held, and three more have been arranged for coming weeks of the present ; session. [' At the first meeting the new members met with Governor Stratton, Lt. Governor chapman, Speaker of the House, Warren Wood, President Pro tem, Arthur BidweU of the Senate, and majority leaders and minority leaders of both the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives. Tfae governor's legislative program had already been announced, but the position of the governor in our system, his aims and purposes, indeed, his function in the legislative process, including his veto power, became ^lear as the new members learned about these subjects straight from the Governor's own mouth. It was explained that tlhere was historic significance in the fact fee lieutenant governor, a member of the executive department, was presiding officer of the state Senate, a part of' tl^e legislative branch of our government. It was recalled that the king presided over the EnglfSH "House of Lords." . Hie speaker of the house, whp Is completely independent of the Executive, Was shown to be an outgrowth of the "speaker" for tile feudal lords who. persuaded K^ng John to grant Magna Carta in the year 1215. . The. other legislative leaders, to turpi, described their offices and offered the hand of friendship and assistance of which each newly elected member has special need. At the next "class," new members learned about the great legislative aids at their disposal. For instance, the fact finding services of tihe Legislative Council, and the bill drafting facilities of the Legislative Council and the bill, drafting facilities of the Legislative Reference bureau were described. Subsequent meetings will acquaint our new law makers with the code departments in the executive -• branch, such as the Departments of Revenue, Public Welfare, Public Safety, etc. | In turn, the other state officers, i.e., Charles F. Carpentier, secretary of state, Orville Hodge, auditor of public accounts, Latham Castle, attorney general, and the others will each describe the scope and functions of their offices. The position of the press and lobbyists will be described in still later meetings, giving the new members a chance to learn about the parts played by each of these great agencies. Rep. W. J. "Bill" Murphy of Antioch has been in attendance at these classes for new members, and has already gained an insight into the vast operations est our state government, and has gained first hand information about the duties and powers of a legislator. This has greatly enhanced his value to the people of the 8th district. Rep. Jack Bairstow of Waukegan and the writer are assisting Rep. Noble Lee in arranging the new members' meetings. The whole program is voluntary and informal, and each of the new members pays his own share of the cost of the dinners. In addition to their educational value, these meetings also develop friendships and understandings which are invaluable to all in this important business of law-making for the people of Illinois. CROP VALUE It is practicable to increase the average value of crops grown in the Crab Orchard Lake basin, near Carbondale, from $11 per acre, as at present, to $21. TTiis could be done at an estimated cost of about $38 per acre. On this basis, the suggested changes would pay for themselves in four years. These conclusions, embodying the results of a fouryear study by state and < federal agencies ,are outlined in a bulletin jast£ released by the-: Illinois Department of Registration and Education, entitled. "Wafer and Land Resources of the Crab Orchard Lake Basin," . Contour planting, ditch type drainage, terracing, and cultivation of a considerable acreage now idle or in woods and pasture are among the practices recommended in tihe bulletin. VERT WELL! Gossip has been well defined as putting two and two together and making it five. The children engrossed in Valentine-making aire fine subject* for the family earners. Valentine's Day Is lor Pictures A special day is a special occasion for picture taking--and that one devoted to the good St. Valentine is one of them. Valentine's Day, with its greetings, both sentimental and humorous ... its parties ... and big red heart boxes of candy ... can be a snapshooter's paradise. Right about now the small fry are preparing for the day both at home and at school. We talk from time to time about good subjects for a whole series of pictures rather than a single snapshot. The making and addressing of Valentines is an operation that will make as good a picture series as you can find. This, of course, being an indoor snapshooting project calls for flash on your camera. This, in turn, enables you to snap pictures with the greatest of freedom--to shoot the action as it happens, to capture the looks .of concentration, the grimaces as paste-encrusted fingers become tangled in lacy papet. We really' mean it when we say- picture the Since most of the modern.'jfoy simple cameras are madeforviise with the fast flash bulbs, you'll be shooting at sufficient speed -to "stop" any_ normal movement rot your subject. . w, To make the story really e6ik~ plete, take pictures of the YiU&i* tine art work the youngsters tiriiig home from school. If moth&Mfaft the time, she might even imitate Mary's little lamb ai|d follow them to school to snap pictyres of the Valentine decorations ;and preparations that go Wi tligfe While an advance check with the teacher would be advisable, chances are that you and 'your camera will be made most welcome and everyone will ^jtijoy your picture story snapshooting project As a final touch, you might take your story out-of-doors for a shot Of the youngsters putting their out-of-town Valentines in the mailbox. --John Van Guilder SNAP-TITE PORTFOLIO s, V7 4 SUP tLASTK UP 17 OWNS DOWN\J IT (WP ; H FOR SCHOOL OFFICE OR HOME CONVENIENT LONG LASTING A Separate Portfolio for Every Class; Client or Home Use. Slip Elastic UP IT Opens - DOWN It Closet a only 39 each BOLGER'S Drug Store 10S So. Green St. . Phone 40 McHenry, HI. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY EVERYONE IS INVITED NOT 'TIL SATURDAY, FEB. 26 9530 A.M. to 9-M P.M. Then You Can See It! Completely New from (be Ground Up. CASE "400" TRACTOR All-New Engines for all four fuels ... • Diesel * Gasoline * LP. Gas * Distillate • New Powrdyne Gas Engine • New Powrcel Diesel Engine • New Powr-Range Transmission • New Hydraulic Power-Steering • New Duo-Valve Hydraulic System • New Operating Comfort ALSO ON DISPLAY will be a 1895 STEAM ENGINE Running & Steaming DOOR PRIZES McHenry 420 Geo. P. Freund AUTHORIZED CASE EAGLE HITCH DEALERS 501 \ Crystal Lake Rd William H. Russell - fedwlH Vogel Auctioneers ' Because of 111 health, I am forced to sell my personal property at Auction on the.farm located 7*4 miles North of Woodstock on the Greenwood blacktop road, located on what was formerly known as Tryon's, Corners, .3 miles South of 173 and 4% miles South and East of Hebron, oh SATURDAY, FEB. 26 commencing at 12:00 The following described personal property, to-wit: 38 HEAD OF LIVESTOCK consisting of 24 good young Holstein cows, 18 of which have freshened since January 1st, some springers, 2 yearling Holstein heifers, vaccinated, 3 Hblstein heifer calves, '3 steers, 1 Holstein, bull. This is a good dairy'of cows, and I' would appreciate inspection at any time. FEED 600 bales of Glover hay;' 1,000 ,bu. of ear corn; 8' of silage in is' silo; 85 bales Of corn husks; 500 bales of Alfalfa hky; 300 bu. bate; 400 bales of good straw. •' MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT John Deere 1951 A tractor, Just overhauled; McCormick Deering 3 bot. T|\ plow; McCormick Deering 9' tractor, disc; 2 rubber tired Wagons; wagon and box; New Holland baler, 76 serial type; John r - -- i s * - v - Deere mounted,9901 picker; 4 royr John ^mivator; 4 row De^teJjpi'ri;£$hl$r; E-Z Iflow lime, 9i«e8i<fer; alecttiic c'oiiapressQr; Internatioat^l % ton truck; John Deere A tractor; McCormickpeering. 2 hot. Tr. plow; -John Deere 7' Quick attachable mower; 2, self unloading boxes; rubber tired manure spreader; 4 section drag; Kelly Ryan 40' elevator with motor; side delivery hay rake; unloading jack with motor; McCofmlck Deering hammer mill; electric fencer, and many other articles used in the operation of a farm too numerous to mention. ; MILK HOUSE EQUIPMENT 2 Surge unit milkers, With motor, new In 1954; 14 milk cans; 2 water heaters; pails, strainers and wash tanks. POULTRY 70 chickens; 1" drike; 2 ducks; 1 goose and gander. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Bed, dresser, tables, mirror, 2 over-stuffed chairs, ehairs, victrola and records,, picture frames, lamps, scatter rugs, churn, books, 20 gallon jar, fruit Jars, dishes and miscellaneous items. TERMS: Usual Bank terms. LUNCH WAQON ON GROUNDS Not Responsible For Accidents HARRY W. WOELLERT. Owner FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WOODSTOCK, Clerking Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. fP Per Cent Suburban Service Now Dieselized A total of 70 per cent ofJSie suburban service mileage of the Chicago and North Western Railway is now dieselized with the result that the North Westecu is operating more diesel powered suburban trains than any other Chicago railroad. Paul E. iFeucht, president of the North Western, has announced that 103 trains daily out of 177 are now dieselized with Saturday trains 80 per cent dieselized and Sunday trains 100 per cent dieselized on all three! divisions. A year ago, the North Western had dleseli?*d r3L3 per. cent of its total suburt^n mileage on 4fce Milwau$ji^|1$isconsin and Galena division*. r F«3 FARMERS If you have something to Buy, Sell or Trade In Die £ jii'J PLAINDEALER EVERY-FRIDAY i * _ McCULLOM LAKE of farming... J**- The Future Farmers of America, vocational agriculture students in the high schools, are daily learning more and more about farming. Through training, through study and through application of facts learned in the classroom. on the farm and in the shop, these boys are becoming more and more proficient at this ancient calling, training through actual farm projects, each year more and more boys are coming out of schools with the "know-how" of farming on a modern scientific basis. It is through these boys that the future of pur nation will depend, for only through a strong agriculture can this nation hope to survive. We believe in the future of farming'as practiced by the vocational students of the high school. F. F.A. The followingBuaiaess Firms sponsor this Ad in the interest of FFA EL M. FUMING & %m ALLIS-CHALMEHS -- NEW SALES & SERVICE" 62^ Wnukegan Rd. McHenry, HI. Phon® McHENRY LUMBEK CP. 611 Marin St. McHenry, 111. Plume 46 McHENRY EQUIPMENT $j§. "I-H" Sales 8c Service -- Gus Fraund 80S W. Elm St (Basement) McHenry, 111. Phone 185 SCHMITT & CONWAY, Inc. 'INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS" 589 Main St. McHenry. 111. Phone 285 McHENRY MILLS, Ipc. PILLSBOBY'S BEST FEEDS 506 Crystal Lake fid. McHenry, IU. Phone 815 McHiNRY COUNTY FARMERS CO-OP ASSOCIATION POULTRY and DAIRY FEEDS 528 Waukegan Rd. McHenry, HL Phone ^[29 . P. FREUND 4 * Authorized CASE EAGLE HITCH Dealers 501 Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry, HL Phone 420 Phone 475-R DAIRYMAN 5 SUPPLY CD. • • BOX 34 MckEMT'. ILL. Jleeldeti6e 1710 McHENRY SAND & GRAVEL Ready-Mixed Concrete Radio Dispatched 606 Front St. McHeniy, HI. Phone 920 McHENRY STATE BANK Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Member Federal Reserve System: s. 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