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Thursday, ober 1 1956 v-V: •ui ... .. . . , . ' ; THE MeHENRY PLAINDEALER •K.-".-;,V. ':,,-:,:y • mmmmmmmmmmmmm THE DRIVER'S SEAT •t- .g'-S' .l"g. •;, •;• •!• •;• ,;• <• .;• •!• •;. •;. .;• .;• •;. •;. .;• •}•.;. .g..;. "Hie driver^who drinks even one drink and then takes his car ^own the highway should be called "The .Life and Death of the Party." Alcohol slows down reflexes the way efficient brakes slow down a car--with this difference: a driver controls his brakes, but alcohol controls the driver. Take a look, for a moment, at some figure? that show what reflexes really mean. They mean, of course, the difference between jfe and death, but National afety council data on "stopping distances" give a new sharpness to this meaning: A car going 20 miles per hour travels 52 feet-.between the time a driver sees the danger, applies ,; the brakes, and brings it to a stop. A driver's "thinking distance" at 60 mph--that is, the time it takes him to see danger and apply brakes--is 66 feet, and #he car itself going at a mile-afninute speed, will travel 336 feet before being stopped by average brakes. At 70 miles an hour--the speed at which so many reflex-fuzzy drivers travel after bending an ' elbow--the "thinking distance" is 77 feet, and the stopping distance 332 feet, with good brakes, and 445 with "passable" brakes. . There is no way to laugh off fehese facts. Nor is there any way to laugh off the tragic results caused by ignoring them. Put it this way: if you're going 70 miles an hour, you will cover more ground than the length 'of a football field before- you can stop your car. And this holds true ONLY when your reflexes are normally keen and efficient. A driver whose mind is fuzzy ^vith alcohol will take far more ™ime to see danger and stop his car--if, indeed, he stops it at all before hitting a train,, an embankment or another cat. Danger signals--such as a pedestrian suddenly stepping into the street or an automobile cutting recklessly out of its proper traffic lane--don't register automatically in a befuddled brain. There must be a dual process of Recognition and transmission.. This may take only a few seconds, but these few seconds are generally the difference between life and death on the highway. Obviously, the ritual of "one for the road" can be a prelude to disaster. It is often the choice between taking a drink and taking a life. a This, is the story of, Mortimer ^rwra^g -- family man, motorist, good provider, responsible citizen. Mortimer isn't with us any more. But this is his story. Mortimer worked hard and never slapped his kids. Indeed, it was a dark day in the Wragg household when he even so much as screamed fit them, and he ilever, raised his voice to his wife. In business, in good works and charitable pursuits, Mortimer was a model of what an upright citizen, should be. It was only when he "mounted to the cabin" and put his foot on the gas that he became a menace to society. And to himself. ' Mortimer drove his car as if convinced that every other motorist on the road were expendable. T^iat is, he regarded every other driver as a threat to the Four Freedoms in general, and to Mortimer Wragg's share of these Freedoms in particular. Whenever another motorist tried to pass him, he took it as a personal affront and reacted violently. He considered pedestrians a nuisance that should be abated, and he did his best to abate them. At home a perfect husband and helpmate, Mortimer, in the driver's seat was a. free-wheeling catastrophe. His wife told him he should have more care for the safety of others, if not for his own. Business associates expostulated. * , Policemen warned him and smothered him with traffic tickets. But Mortimer smiled and kept qn driving--his way. He said: "Ttiis is a free country." One thing Mortimer never could stand was being forced to drive behind another car. To pass whatever might be in front of him, he fractured all speed laws, cut in and'out Of traffic, and ignored all highway signs and safety markers. He was, a schizo on'the go, and he took his splits personality down the road as if he were roaming the lone prairie. No one has ever been able to explain how Mortimer avoided disaster for so many years. And no one has ever been able to estimate the miles of shattered nerves he left quivering in other drivers. But, as it must to all such fools, disaster finally came to Mortimer and it was quite final. Tearing down a highway, fortunately alone, he ignored the brilliant reflective marker that spelled out in the beam of his headlights: "Dangerous Curve." After they had separated Mortimer from the good earth of his native county, they put up a monument to him--a simple thing bearing this simple inscription: "This Is the Only Sign that Ever Stopped Him." RAISE MORE PIGS Some 335,000 sows farrowed on Illnois farms during June, July and August this year, a total 3 per cent less than the number reported in the - corresponding period last year, according to the state and federal departments of agriculture. Present estimates indicate 609^000 sows will farrow during the si^-month period following Sept. 1, 1956. In the half year following Sept. 1, 1955, the total was 621,000. i'l'M"? i'l .t-M-i-'M-K-i't,;, 111 HI SPRING GROVE By Mn. Charles Fredad t'l 11 11 i"t *•!••!••!• • 11 i • 1 1 The Lotus Country Woman's club met on Oct. 3 at the home of Mrs. Thure Olson of Spring Grove. Thirteen members w^re present. The-, program fbr the afternoon, after the business discussion, was given by the president, Mrs. William Shotliff. Her topic was "Activities and Federation News." It was voted to donate five dollars respectively to the Indian Affairs, Leonard Wood Memorial Leprosy fund and Bald Knob cross at Alto Pass, 111. Refreshments were served Jay the hostess, Mrs. Olson. Members of hei» club met at the home of Mrs. Ben May foi an afternoon at cards. Prlze» went to Mrs. Mark Pierce, Mrs. Wm. Engels, Mrs. Math Nimsgem, Mrs. Frank May and Mrs. John Smith. A delicious lunch was served after cards. A daughter weighing 5 lbs. 8 oz. was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Miller on Tuesday, Oct. 2. Mrs. Miller is the former Miss Jennie Lennon. Those who went to Richmond Friday afternoon greatly enjoyed the parade and football game for Richmond-Burton high school's homecoming. Some of the floats really required a lot of ingenuity, plus skill and hardwork. The prize winners" were the vjunior class, grade school P.T.A. and sophomore class. Ithe football game, too, was a success as Richmond defeated College high from Whitewater. As a fitting climax, a large crowd gathered tit the high school gym in. the evening for the dance. At this time, the Page homecoming queen was selected. Miss Betty Meyer of Spring Grove was chosen Queen and in her court were Miss Diane May, Miss Cheri Lee Kruse and Miss Annette Smith. The name of the football captain for the coming year was also announced and Dennis Schmitt was given; this honor. M.C.H.S. News Patti Miller RINGW00D NEWS By Mrs. George Shepard (As Mrs. Shepard is on vaca* tion, there will be only a short column this, week.) The youngsters' in the Ringwood community are. planning a "bewitching" Hallowe'en* but. this year they have a new idea. £& their bag of tricks! The witches and goblins will stalk the highways and streets but ONE evening this year--Oct. 29. • Now--don't all you Ringwood folks leave town or go into hiding. Welcome these -spook* and hear their story: "No tritkc; and please, no treats for me! We are beating the bushes for cash to give the cerebral palsy school in McHenry. They are our neighbors and we're trying to> cft> the neighborly good deed this Hallowed Eve." And don't you agree that the kids should be encouraged in this worthy enterprise? "Hiere will be more details later, but right now mark the date (October 29) and give all you can to the spooks, who can present proof of their call to this special mission. Buy your rubber stamps *t the McHenry Platndealer. Before You Buy Call us for free estimates on CUSTOM MADE DRAPERIES • YARD GOODS • SHADES • VENETIAN BLINDS • BED SPREADS • CURTAINS • DRAPERY HARDWARE & RODS TONYAN'S Bring in your sketch. We will make them up. You hang them! Roof Valley Flashing Formed to Order Galvanized Iron & Sheet Aluminum (Full Sheet or Cut to Size) OIL FILTER CARTRIDGES GLASSFLOSS AIR FILTERS GALVANIZED FURNACE PIPE REGISTERS HEATING DUCT HUMIDIFIER VAPOR PLATE8 ASBESTOS PAPER CHIMNEY TOPS for every project Weather Strip Window Glass Storm -Window Materials Flexo-Glass -- Duro Pane Easy-OA Storm Window Kits ^ AUTOCRAT Circulators Fully Vented Pyrex Glass Front Two-Tone Porcelain Enamel Finish Available in 5 sizes. For natural gas or bot- & tied gas. Manual or automatic controls. -- , 100% shut-off safety pilot. .Clean, economical to operate. PAINTS & Painting Supplies The VUO-THEKM Radiant Circulator Fuel Oil Heater It's low in first cost.,. economical to operate! These exclmtiva Duo-Therm features make it big in performance. , 1. Due-THerm'* Dval-Chamber Surtier mixes air and fuel oil in just the right proportions so that you get mart bamt /ram •very drop of oil 2. Special Waste Stepper is built right into every Duo-, Therm, helps keep the heat from flying up the flue . . . gets more heat into the room. 3. Lattice-work grill is especially designed to mcrcase i€diant heating efficiency. 4. Finger-tip control assures you workless, dirtless heat! Come in for Easy Terms VYCITAL'S Hardware 132 S. Greea St. Sheet Metal Shop Phone 08 McHenry, Itt. Leaders' Club This club is a-new one formed last year by the M.C.H.S. gym instructor, Miss Drakeford. TTiis club was formed for the office girls and student leaders of the M.C.H.S. gym classes. Any girl is able to be an office girl or student leader by filling out an application sheet. Those wanting to be office girls filled but sheets with questions such as what duties and responsibilities belong to an office girl. Will yofl fulfill these plus more? And wjiat qualifications are necessary? The sheets are turned in to Miss Drakeford, who judges them on the basis of who will be best for the jotf and will represent our school. The duties of an office girl is to. keep the gym office neat and to maintain order when others are present. She also takes role call, runs any errands for the instructor and'does any typing there is to be dione. All the girls must be juniors or seniors. There are two Student leaders and one office girl for each of the seven periods. The office girls are Dee Ann Hester, Nanci Litke, Marcy West, Arlene Oeffling, Janice Mikota, Ruth Phannenstill and Nanci Smith. The student leaders are Ardele Oeffling, Sue Stinespring, Sandy Nell, Shirley Lewis, Zelinda Bennett, Mary Weisenburger, Bambi Marticke, Judy Hollenhack, Carol Schmitt, Joan Collins, Telia Nardi, Pat Dixon, Barb Becker and Judy Bastian. Freshmen Officers The freshmen class held election of officers this week, they are: President, Henry Houch; vice-president, Judy Hans; secretary, Harold Justen; and treasurer, John Olson. They also chose their student council members, who are Carol Justen, Judy Gregory, Vincent Coupe and Bill Oeffling. MYF News Last Sunday, the Senior M.Y.F. went to a rally in Ringwood. Earlier in the afternoon, the council went to an officers' workshop at Ringwood. The officers divided into groups and had a discussion about their own special jobs in their local M.Y.F. after the discussion. We talked about the Christian witness mission. Later the rest of the M.Y.F. came and we had a sack lunch. After lunch, we enjoyed {ferticipating in games. Sue Stinespring led us in Ahe worship service. We closed with the M.Y.F. fellowship. Oct. 19, the M.Y.F. is going to have a car wash at Anderson's garage For Better Results -- Shop In McHenry. Convenient Hours For Depositing Your Savings Two' Above-Averag® Dividends Paid Yearly Fridays 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. Closed All Day Wednesdays Qther week days 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. 3% CURRENT RATE MeHENRY SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION A GUARANTY SAVINGS ASSOCIATION MENU VARIETY IS SURE CURE FOR BREAKFAST TROUBLES A good breakfast is a "must" for every person, regardless of his age or activity. If you are having breakfast trouble in your home, check your menu pattern carefully, suggests Harriet Barto, University of Illinois dietetics instructor. Instead of just a fruit juice, toast and beverage for breakfast every morning, try including a cereal with whole milk. Oatmeal cooked with dried apricots Or prunes, brown rice cooked with raisins and cream of wheat with dates are tasty combinations that will give variety in both texture and flavor. dr does your family prefer a bacon-and-egg breakfast? This, pattern can be easily varied too. Sausage links or patties with scrambled eggs make an attractive platter that will perk up dull appetities. Substitute ham or Canadian bacon occasionally ,v for the sausage or regular bacon' strips.' Add variety by serving > soft - cooked or poached eggs. When time permits, tempt appetites with an omelet or a flufty souffle. Now that apples are plentiful . again, you can served fried ap* pies with bacon, ham or sausage. , For hearty appetites, include an egg or two. Complete the menu with enriched toast, butter, fruit or fruit juice and a beverage. Why not make a game of " tempting appetites at breakfast time? You'll think of dozens of ways to vary menus, once you start. As you plan, remember that .- this first, meal of the day should provide from one-fourth to onethird of the total daily food re-' quirement. . 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