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iiwsp I if ' fv *-\, ;,f V-J' , 1\"- l$pr J •' • • !if"Vv • a i a a by Dorothy Weiehman The American Legion auxiliary members of the McHenry Unit No. 41 have volunteered to distribute memorial poppies on poppy day, May 25 according to Mrs. Sue WUfa, unit poppy chairman. Every American Legion auxiliary member who is able to H'l'VO, hus enrolled for poppy day Aut,V. We are also happy to re- OtMvo volunteers from othe wollltm'i organizations, who realize I ho debt we owe for the freedom we know, calls for repayment in every day service. The women of' our city are giving a patriotic response to the American Legion auxiliary's call for poppy day workers. Additional worker's may offer their service by calling Mrs. Wirfs at 975-W. Their assistance will be most welcome. The poppies, which will be worn here in McHenry, have been made by disabled veterans of two world wars and the Korean conflict in Illinois hospitals, where I the occupational therapy department recognizes the poppy work | as having high therapeutic value for the patient and as beneficial employment. According to Mrs. Reid, president of Unit No. 491, approximately 10,000 disabled veterans in the state of Illinois, have been busily engaged in preparing poppies for sale in poppy day. The eagerness of these men to keep themselves and their families by earning money rather than depend on charitable donations awakens the highest admiration. The memorial poppies are replicas of the European poppy which grew in profusion on the battle fields of France and Belguim and has become the flower of remembrance for the men who poured out their life's blood around the root? of the little plant. Wearing the little red flower on poppy day has come to mean honoring the dead and helping the living. -The contribution made hot only pay the disabled veterans who shape the little red flower, but forms the chief source of support for the vast rehabilitation and child welfare programs of the American Legion and American Legion auxiliary. Names of those assisting Sue Wirfs on this all-important day to'ill be printed in a later edition. > The juniors held their annual monthly meeting on Thursday, May 2, at the Legion home. They made butterfly tray favors for the veterans in hospitals. They also discussed the coming junior convention in Springfield, June 7 and 8. Any mother with a car who can chaperone these girls please contact Loretta Meyer at 2198, as all reservations must be in by May 9. On Sunday, April 28, Doris Walker and a group of ladies entertained at the Hartland Old People's Home. Mrs. Nettie Fleming made corsages for each of the ladies and a local bakery donated a cake. Besides Doris and Mrs. Fleming, Betty Nugent helped serve ice cream and cake. Joy Mangold entertained at the piano. "CAREERS THAT COUNT" THEME Of HOSPITAL WEEK McHENRY PLAINDEALER Thursday, May 9, 1957 Career opportunities for young people* in the hospital field, where a personnel shortage exists today in spite of great increases in both payroll and the number of employees, will be emphasized during National Hospital Week, May 12 to 18. Manda Roe, administrator of McHenry hospital, said today that the total hospital personnel in the nation increased 57 per cent in the pa§t ten years, while the number of hospital beds rose only 12 per cent. McHenry ^hospital will join with others throughout the United States and Canada in observing Natidhal Hospital Week by attempting to interest the people of the community in hospital careers. The theme of the week, sponsored annually by the American Hospital association, is "Careers That Count." Although nursing is one area in which many more personnel are needed, a wide variety of positions ! in addition to nursing are open to young people today. Miss Roe said. She pointed out that about 200 job classifications exist in the largest hospitals, and added that McHenry hospital has employees in twenty-two classifications. Informational programs about hospital careers will be held throughout the community during National Hospital Week. Dr. Frank Paloucek, chief of the medical staff at McHenry j hospital, also urged local at ten- i tion to efforts to arouse interest! in hospital careers. He said, "Modern science has made great ad- j vances in the prevention, control | and cure of diseases and disabili- j ties. Medical progress means hos- ; pital progress, and this progress j requires new tests, new treat- ! ments, new equipment, and , of j course, additional personnel with j new skills to make these services [ available." McHENRY INCLUDED IN AREA SERVED BY DeMOLAY CHAPTER Announcement has been made of the organization in this area of the Nunda chapter of DeMolay, with ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, May 25. This is an organization for boys between 14 and 21 years of age, formed for the purpose of stressing education, religion and patriotism. McHenry, which is included in the area embraced by the Nunda chapter, has one member, Steve Fike. Others interested in the organization may contact Steve for further information. Wilbert Hecht has been one of those instrumental in organization of the Nunda chapter. Gene "Aldridge will be installed as master-counseior with twenty other officers at the Crystal Lake high school auditorium on May 25 as hundreds from nearby chapters join in the two-hour program which will be followed by dancing and refreshments. SIX GRADE SCHOOLS ENTER COF. SOFTBALL TOURNEY THIS WEEK The grade school softball tournaii. wM 0v.is unuer way this afternoon, Thursday, May 9 as McHenry and Harrison clash on the V.F.W. diamond. At . the same time the St. Pat team will travel to Johnsburg to get things under way. Games will continue through the next two -weeks to determine i he championship. Sponsor Objective: This .tournament is being sponsored by the C.O.F. The tournament is formed to develop thr minds of boys«in the grade school age group, to stimulate in them a desire to .take part in clean healthful recreation, and to create an interest in the competitive game of softball. Eligibility: * Any pupil in the 5, 6, 7 or 8 grade who has not reached his sixteenth birthday and in good standing with his school may play in the tournament. Roster: 15 players are allowed on each school team. Regulations: The games must be played according to the rules in the Official Rules of the Amateur Softball Association. EXCEPTIONS: 1) Pitching distance will be 40 feet. 2) Team consists of 10 play ers. No. 10 is short center. 3) Base runner can not steal home on a passed ball or a wild pitch. Equipment: Softball bats jnust be furnished by individual team. Each team will furnish one new ball per game. Each team must supply one umpire who knows something about the game. The umpire shall not be the coach. Team supplying no umpire shall forfeit game. Softball spikes optional. Time: All games will begin at 4:00 P.M. unless otherwise agreed upon by both coaches. Dates of games are subject to revision because of weather and/or other good reasons. Place: V.F.W. grounds and Johnsburg Public School. Trophies: ' 1st and 2nd place trbphies will be awarded by the Catholic Order of Foresters. Teams: St. Mary's St. Patrick's McHenry Junior High Johnsburg School (combined) Harrison School Ringwood School FFA NEWS Frank/Perry, reporter The election of officers for the McHenry F.F.A. chapter was held April 25, at the McHenry high school. There is a by-law in our constitution that says a boy must make out a written application for an office, before ht "an De lominated for an office t The nominees for president were John Perry, Bob Thompson and Ed Haack. John Perry was elected. Preceded by three fine presidents, Dick Nowak, Dick Wissell and Mark Zimmerman, John will really need some ambiion to equal them. This year John won a section 6 F.F.A. foundation award for home beautification. Mark Zimmerman, our former president, has, also won, a foundation award fpr farm electrification. The nominees for Vice-president were Ed Haack and^ob^jThompson. Ed Haack was elected. Ed .was our chapter's fornrer treasurer. The nominees for secretary were Bob Thompson and Russel Carr. The vote went to Russel, who is also doing a fine job as secretary in the Busy Three 4-H club. Neil Zimmerman and Frank Perry were nominated for treasurer. Neil received the vote. Neil is? a freshman and has been active in the Cherry Valley 4-H club for a number of ygprs. The nominees for reporter, were Ray Martin and Frank Perry. Frank was elected. He, also, is a freshman and has been active in the Busy Three 4-H club for three years. Ray Martin, who was the only boy who had made an application for the office of sentinel, was elected unanimously. Ray has shown increased interest in the last 2 years in F.F.A. We all hope that these new officers, as they haye in the past, will strive to do their best and with the rest of the members live up to our F.F.A.vmotto; "learning t.o do -- doing to learn •-- earning to live and living to serve." 4-H Safety Leaders promote '57 Prograni . Interest created by the 1956 safety program which earned for county 4-H members the only national award given any county by the National Safety Council, has led to the formation of a county 4-H safety club. Officers and other members met Wednesday of this week to outline a program for 1957. Among the officers are Mark Zimmerman of McHenry, vice-president, and Karen Schmelzer, secretary. Kenneth Fiske, National Safety Council farm engineer, said in presenting the award at the repent spring rally that it was earned primarily by the extensive safety program at last year's county fair. FIRST DAY CAMPPLANNED IN JULY BY SYBAQUAY COUNCIL, (Continued from Page 1) drivers, who will pick up the girls in Lakemoor at a designated place and in McHenry, at the American Legion home. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the girls at day camp will participate in activities carried on in the out-ofdoors for a nominal fee which will include medical, and hospital insurance. Every precaution will be taken to safeguard these girls. All hazards will be removed and the drinking water tested by the state department of Health before the camp opens. A registered nurse, has donated her services for this five-day period. The girls will be divided into units of sixteen, with two adults. Any mothers, or any women over 18 interested in helping make this first dav camp a success, are urged to contact the camp director, Mrs. Granger, at McHenry 526-R-l. A two - day training course has been planned for May 14 and May 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the camp site. Workers are urgently needed so that all girls may attend. National policy requires one adult for every eight girls. A nursery unit will be set up for the younger children. Since they are pioneering the day camp program in McHenry, those in charge realize they will probably make mistakes. This will not dampen the enthusiasm of the organization for the women feel confident that the girls and adults will have a wonderful five days. A day camp will require much careful planning and cooperation will be needed; PURPOSE TAX SYSTEM A bill placing property tax assessments on a township multiplier basis instead of on the county level has been approved by the Illinois Senate revenue committee. The purpose of the proposal is to equalize assessments between townships and to produce more money from local sources for school support. SERVICES FOR CEREBRAL PALSIED CHILDREN RECALLED (Continued from Page 1) ture of this school, a great deal of assistance is needed to conduct this class. A volunteer organization has been formed-of interested business people throughout the county who send out automobiles and a driver to provide transportation for these childreit Also, there are individual men and women throughout the county who give of their time. These people drive the/ children from their homes to school and back again, and alsi>--ffom the school to the hospital and return. These volunteers also move equipments in the classroom, assist the children .A personal hygiene, lunch time, flap time and play therapy. A weekly swimming program is also held in a heated pool, the use of which is donated. ' Despite all this voluntary work contributed by individuals in the county, funds are needed to carry on the good work United Cerebral Palsy has done in only two years of existence in McHenry county. United Cerebral Palsy has also referred adult cerebral palsied people to the summer camp for adults in Lockport. Many of these young adults have never been away from home and will enjoy all the fun of camp, plus physical therapy and speech correction, arts and crafts, swimming and just a general socialization program. Also funds are needed to allow the national: and state cerebral, palsy organizations to con- Support the Red Cross! tinue research to train educational and medical personnel and p^.-- vide information services for par? ents and specialists. ' . 4 Waller Bell, Former. Resident, Died May 2 Walter Lester Ball, who formerly resided near Claremont hill on Rt. 31, north of McHenry, died May % 2 in Day tona Beach,; Fla. Services are being held Thursday afternoon in Evanston, with burial in Memorial Park, cemetery. , | The deceased was' a retired Evanston" businessman. His wife, Edith, died about fiv^ years ago while the family live* in McHenry. Survivors are two sons *and four grandchildren. CARPETS and RUGS 1 12 FT. ROU STOCK EARANCE SALE All wool tuftwoven Broadloom, $7.95 per sq. yd. with pad. * Lee's Sparkletuft, a Hi-Lo looped pile tweed, $7.95 per sq. yd. with pad. A special embossed Wilton by Sanford, $8.95 per sq. yd. All wool Wilton Lee's Ridgemore, a tree bark design in new tweed colors, $10.95 per sq. yd. MANY LIKE NEW „ USED RUGS FOR SALE We have a large surplus of 9 x 12 or larger of both gray & green u^ei rugs and new remnants to be closed out at rock bottom prices. TIDY CARPETS & RUGS RUG CLEANERS PHONI 1000 JUNCTION ROUTES 14 and 120 -- WOOIJSTOCK CLAREMONT HILL SUBDIVISION Insured Savings: Savings invested in Crystal Lake Savtags and Loan Association are Insorad by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp., and earn 2y2 per cent Support The Red Cross plus Vi per cent extra. 88-tf # Dresses . Skirts # Blcfuses , Dusters Reward Mother's wishful thinking with a gift of jewelry...a lovely treasure from our fine array. Cocktail ring, ablaze with brilliant stones - from $8.50 OTHER FINE GIFT SUGGESTIONS Dian^m4/Watches • Allured Pearls Costume Jewelry Sets • Hi-Fi Records For Iler Listening Pleasure os$ries And Many Other Items Ai STErFAN'S Jewelry Store • Ay i^ 514 W. MAIN ST. PHONE McHENRY 12SJ RSIDE DR. MCHENRY. ILLINOIS % FOR EXCLUSIVE COUNTRY U¥IN 3 BEDROOM HOMES INCLy&SNf GARA6E ON Vi ACHE LOT ' • FULL BASpiENT • CERAMIC TILE BATH • COMPLETELY DECORATED 3 MODEL HOMES OPEN FOR INSPECTION OOD FINANCING / ALSO LAME HO FOR SALE $250°° DOWN ONLY 2V< MILES.NORTH OF McHENRY ON ROUTE 31 ENTRANCE FROM JOHNSBURG ROAD AND ROUTE 31 PETER HAMLIN HONE: McHENRY 802 i