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Page Twelve THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Thursday, November 30, 19^l| EDITORIAL The Scout Program The executive committee of the Kishwaukee district of the Blackhawk - Area council, Boy Scouts of America, had Its final meeting of the .year last week in-Woodstock.- District Executive . "Malcolm Ingison, presided in the absence of District Chairman Ralph Ostrander. Reports of the committee chairman included reviews of accomplishments and projected programs for next year. The annual fund campaign for the county is in its" final stages. Many of the smaller communities have completed their solicitations and several have exceeded their goals, but work remains to be done in the larger communities. We will be very interested to learn the final results of the 1961 campaign locally. Prior to the drive, and during the intensive work of the campaign, we had an opportunity to talk with the men in McHenry who were devoting many hours in behalf of the Scouting program. These men receive little recognition for efforts which are expended only with the thought of directing the activities of young men in channels which should make them better adults. Support of thi? drive is all they ask for these efforts, and it is certainly not too much if every person contributes in even a small way. Warren Swenson of Crystal Lake, t aining chairman, said that ne training sessions being completed this month have had a higher percentage of participation than in previous years and even larger attendance is anticipated in the spring courses. I Activities committee chairman, Russel Reimer, also of Crystal Lake, reported that the fall camporee, held last month, was attended by& thirty patrols, representing over half the troops in the county. Two thirds of these patrols, rated standard or better in the camping skills competitions. The spring Camporee win feature pioneering, construction, skills. An all-day outing in the form of a Klondike Derby is projected for Jan. 27th, and a game census project in cooperation with the State Department of Fish and Wildlife is planned for Feb. 10th, in the Sinnissippi Forest at Camp Lowden. The records show that there were 'no dropped units in the county this fall or winter, and that three new units have been organized and twpL cqpre will be issued their charters before the first of the yeari. R. G, Ullrich, advancement chairman, from McHenry, reported that the Eaigle Scouts of the district are being sponsored at the council-wide recognition banquet by six business- and professional men of the County. SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE TO OPEN ADDITIONAL HOURS The Social Security district -office in Waukegan will be open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, and Monday, Dec. 11, for the convenience of people 65 or over who are working during the day. In announcing the special evening hours, Bernard Barnett, manager of the Waukegan District office, noted that many people 65 or over ip Lake and McHenry- counties,- who are still .employed, do not understand that recent amendments to the Social Security "low now make it possible for a good number of them to collect benefits in addition to their regular earnings. Older workers made eligible to collect some social security benefits for the year 1961, may lose some of the payments due them if they do not make application for them before the end of January, 1962, Barnett said. Unfortunately, Bar n e 11 sajd, a number of older people continue to think they cannot collect any social security benefits at all if they have earnings of over $1,200 for the year. This is not true, he emphasized. Mr. Barnett suggests that working people 65 or over who have not yet applied for their social security benefits stop at the Waukegan office during the day or during the special evening hours on Monday, to find out just where they stand. Civil Air Patrol To meet the challenge of the space age; civil air-patrol is helping build a reserve "of space-minded youth through its aerospace education program. Dec., 1 is the twentieth anniversary of the civil air patrol. We saiute this public-spirited organization on its anniversary and we wish the volunteers of civil air patrol continued success in their program to build a reserve of leadership in sky and space technology. The areospace age has provided a great stimulus to the space-minded youth of our nation. Civil air patrol recognizes the need for the education and guidance of these potential space scientists. The C. A. P. aerospace education program for young men and women, 14 to 18, helps lay a foundation for fature specialization in the aeronautical and space sciences. The Woodstock - McHenry squadron of C.A.P. meets every Wednesday at Greenwood school in Woodstock. for servicemen and women stationed overseas. These messages should be written out and contain not over 800 words or take not over six minutes to record. The Aurora Red Cross chapter, located at 75 Stolp avenue in Aurora, has offered their facilities to residents of McHenry county chapter for these recordings. Miss Hamilton, in charge of this service, states that daily recordings may be made from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays from 2 .p.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations for appointments Should be made with the local Red Cross chapter at Woodstock. There is no charge for this service and recordings will be made until 10 days before Christmas to alow ample time for delivery to the service-person away from home. Call your Red Cross office and send your message direct from your family to that serviceman or woman. Phone 338- 1050. T F ' ~ PERSONAL MESSAGE is u min^ is so welcome to one away from home at Christmas time than the sound of a familiar voice. That very thing is being offered again this year by the Red Cross, and the free service will very probably be taken advantage of by many, many folks. Again this year the American Red Crogs has made arrangements to have families transmit messages on records THE HOET SEASON December igfc month of holy (tays for the1;7 religious - communities bf America and throughout the world. During this time, emotions are stirred and the meaning of life deepened for a great many people. There are, on the other hand, people whose monotonous routine is never broken by a thrilling experience of religious worship. Their holiday experience is lived on a purely materialistic level with a prevailing philosophy of "give and get." But for the many who have experienced the intense religious emotion of faith, hope, and lovef the holiday season is anticipated with joy and enthusiasm. 5? Sir James Barrie once said, "God gave us memory that we might have roses in December." Remembering the events of yesterday that surround the s e a s o n s of C h r i s t m a s and H a n u k k a h b r i n g s p l e a s a n t memories. But more important, celebrating these holy days reminds us that the events of the past influence the present. Our great religious traditions come down to us from a rich heritage; and whether we observe the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem or light a Hanukkah candle, memories bring a blessing from the past and shed light upon our path as we journey into the uncertain future. The prayers of a religious people for peace and good will blend with the hopes of the centuries, for mankind has ever so prayed. And, in spite «pf the ill will we see around us, and man's- inhuman treatment of his fellowmen, the hope of the world lies in the prayer, faith, and work of its religious people. The prayer that every one of us can offer up to God this December is that there might be peace on earth, good will among men. This Business - Farming Price prospects for corn are uncertain. But our guess is that the average price for the 1961 crop will be a few cents higher than for the 1960 crop. Sales of surplus corn from CCC stocks will, of course, be a dominant force in the market. But there are other important factors: (1) The new crop is smaller than that of last year; (2) there is more livestock to feed; (3) the pricesupport level has been raised. The carry-over of old corn on Oct. 1 was estimated by the USDA vat 2 billion bushels. (About 95. percent of this was either owned by the government or under price-support loans.) The 1961 crop is estimated at about 3% billion bushels counting only corn used for grain. This crop is about £) percent less than that of 1960. This gives us a total supply, carry-over plus new crop, of nearly 5Vz billion bushels, which is only 2 percent less than we had for this past year. Farmers also produced less sorghum grain, oats and barley this year th&n they did in 1960. On the demand side* we will have about 2 per cent more livestock to feed. Industrial uses and exports may take about as much corn as in this past year. In view of these facts, the amount of corn required for this year may be about the same as, or a little larger than, for this past year. If the^total disappearance of corn is 1 percent more than last year, the carry-over next fall would be around 1,850 million bushels. This would be the largest carry- over on record, except that of this fall. Here's the picture: Farmers have a little less ,corn than will be used in this marketing year. But Uncle Sam will be selling corn, adding 20 to 30 percent to the available supply. Offsetting this, farmers will be putting a nearly equal amount of corn under loan-- in effect selling it to the government. The amount that farmers put under loan will depend mainly upon the difference between the market price and the pricesupport level of $1.20 a bushel. Conversely, the amount of corn that farmers put under loan will strongly influence the market price. The balance point for market prices may be about 10 cents a bushel less than the support level. We doubt that anyone, in government or out, knows how much corn, the government will sell-- or what price levels will be maintained. If decisions have been made, they are always subject to change, especially if farmers do not like the policies that are being followed. L. H. Simerl Department of Agricultural Economics COOKS CORNER by Marie Schaettgen Kids and grownims alike enjoy a hearty snack after a morning of outdoor activity-- skating, snow-shovelling or whatever they do outdoors. For lunch, for snack or TV-viewing tid-bit, try these hearty sandwiches. The size and amount of filling in sandwiches determines their use. They may be made with any kind of bread. Ham Salad Sandwich % lb. boiled ham 3 hard-cooked eggs. 6 sweet pickles (small) 1 small can of pimiento mayonnaise bread Boil eggs gently for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile chop ham until spreading consistency but not paste-like. Add pickles and chop until pickles are in small bits. Add eggs and pimiento and chop lightly once more? (egg shells may be removed easily if immersed in cold water until very cold.) Add mayonnaise by spoonful until mixture is moist but not wet. Spread on bread then cut into desired shapes. Maybe served as open-face sandwich on luncheon plate • or made into regular sandwich. Thanksgivirtg and- the ^ holiday season seem to roll around earlier each year -- or perhaps it seems so because we rush around from day to day and season to season. Can't tell when one season ends and another begins. But-- pumpkin pie! -- there's no doubt about the season when its pumpkin pie time. Here's my favorite recipe-- try it. Read The Want Ads Pumpkin Pie 1 cup (generously full) canned pumpkin 1 cup milk 1 cup sugar 3 eggs slightly beaten 1 tsp cinnamon % tsp nutmeg % tsp ginger Vtt tsp salt % tsp each vanilla and lemon flavoring Mix together spices, sugar and salt in small bowl. Beat slightly 3 eggs in large bowl. Add sugar mixture and stir until well dissolved. Add pumpkin and blend until mixed, by hand. Add milk and stir until all Ingredients are well blend&d. Pour into your favorite crust --(unbaked). Bake at 400 degree preheated oven for 15 minutes. Lower to 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until silver blade inserted into center comes out clean. Before driving on a tcllway or expressway that new/pa you, consult a map to find out which exit leads to your destination. A single exit in a metropolitan area generally leads to many streets and destinations. Usually only the name of the street to which the ramp connects is shown on an e'-at sign, so the motorist must know in advance the name of -sap siq o} speai jixa em tination. All Types and Sizes (No Job Too Large or Too Small) For Prompt, Fast and Efficient Service call EV 5-4645 Al's Welding & Repair Service 4021 W. Main St McHenry, I1L Embossed cold cross. ' .• • _ > _ Jc -- < -- IBO For Christmas, give the m o s t f i t t i n g g i f t of a l l . . . an article of religious jewelry. Evoking so beautifully the spiritual significance of the day, it will be dearly cherished for years to come. Choose here from a wide selection of crosses, rosaries, miraculous medals Rosary and prayer book in case. BOLGIR'S Drug Store 1259 N. Green St. EV 5-4500 Exquisite rosary in case. Large as. oortment of crosses, some with genuine diamonds. BOOKLET RELATES INTELLIGENCE TO VARIOUS CRIMES "Andy and the I.Q," a booklet for correctional workers at Menard penitentiary, explains the application of intelligence tests in determining occupational abilities of inmates. The 47-page guide, using a fictional "Andy" character for illustrative purposes, is used by the institution's correctional staff members responsible for inmate education and training. The booklet explodes popular theories of intelligence, or lack of it, in relation to various crimes., , / Intelligence test scdres of more than 400 men admitted to the diagnostic depot at Menard penitentiary during the fiscal year, 1959, were recently completed, according to the booklet. The study indicates that in groups of those committing murder, sex offenses, burglary, robbery, larceny and fraud, the range in each group begins at the borderline level of ability and extends on into the superior or very superior level. "Contrary to popular fancy," the booklet explains, "not every forger or confidence man is exceptionally intelligent." It goes on to say that certain individuals in this group may be able to do no more than sign their name, or someone else's name, to the checks they pass. Sex offenders, the booklet explains, are not uniformly low on the intelligence scale. Some of them are distinctly above average in tested ability. The booklet cautions correctional workers to study the individual rather than rely upon erroneous pigeon-holing of ability by reference to his crime. "The tragedy coming from ignoring the talented or holding them down by 'busy work' is the loss to society at large." the booklet says. "We have ample evidence to show that talent turns up in prison as it does elsewhere." STUDIES ENGINEERING George M. Wilkinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Worian C. Wilkinson of 2027 North Woodlawn Park, is attending his freshman year at the Sault branch of Michigan College of Mining and Technology, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. He is majoring in mining engineering. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Camera Club On Monday, Nov. 20, a board meeting was held at Jack Salika's in Wauconda. The business meeting will be on Dec. 4 at Kotalik's camera center at 7:30 p.m. There will be a demonstration on slide techniques by Cecil Kanter. A vote on the question of CACCA membership will be taken. The subject tor tne contest is open. The next board meeting will be on Dec. 27 at Cecil Kanter's The January business meeting will be on the eighth. The contest will be color, with selective focus on the subject of Christmas. The intermediates will be black and white -- night photography. There is a studio workshop in January for members only. A model will be provided, it will be for black and white portraiture. Lights, tripod, etc., will be available. The prints will be used in the February contest. Make plans now to engage in these interesting events now! FIFTY ILLINOIS SCHOOLS LAUNCH CD ADULT CLASSES Fifty Illinois schools have launched or are about to begin civil defense adult education classes. George T. Wilkins, superintendent of public instruction, has announced that some 400 teachers have been trained to conduct the civil defense courses entitled "Education for Survival." Twelve other classes for teachers in a dozen other schools around the state are under way to train 350 additional teachers to conduct the civil defense courses. As soon as the teacher-training classes are completed, these teachers are expected to organize additional classes for the public, probably to begin around the first of the year. In July, the office of th£ superintendent of public instruction entered into a contract with the United States Office of Education to organize and operate the Civil Defense adult education program in Illinois. 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