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Pag* Twlif TOE McfflWRY PLAINDEALES Thsusday, January 1ft 1962j| UNDER 21 A column for teen-agers By Dan Halligan Caramel Cookies On A Slick DEAR READERS: The "Under 21" judges studied long and hard before deciding an Ontario girl and a Massachusetts boy had written the two best essays in the Christmas essaycontest. Susan Beard, 16, a high school junior who lives on Rural Route 3, Odessa, Ontario, Canada, and Bruce Armitage of Warren. Mass., were named the two winners in the "B" and "A" divisions and each has been awarded $25 in cash. Bruce is 13 years old and in the ninth grade at Warren high school. The judges stated many, many of the entries were excellent but that they believed the two winners best expressed themselves and their ideas. Theme for the contest was: "What I Can Do to Make This World a Better Place in which to Litfe." Susan wrote her essay in the form of her letter, stating^ "Dear Dan: I've seriously thought this bver, and, I'm afraid I'm in no position t6 contribute anything of material! value to better the world for other people this Christmas. "There is one thing I do have though -- my faith in God. I can pray for those less fortunate than myself. "I will pray that God will provide shelter for those who are homeless; that He will give hope to those who feel life has no meaning; that those who are not blessed with parents, as I am, will foi'get their loss for just one day and find happiness in God's love; that God. through man, will reach into the hearts of those behind the 'iron curtain,' who have never experienced the happiness and peace with tlie world that we all have, during this Christmas season; and I will pray also, that some day in the near future, peace will reign throughout the world, and everyone will measure the days of his life with the 'Golden Rule.' "Yes, Dan, I will pray for these things and hope with all my heart that God hears my prayers and that this will truly be a better world to live in for everyone this Christmas." Bruee's essay stated: "I think that in order to make the world a better place in which to live T certainly can do my part as a citizen of the United States and of the town of Warren. "I can give help to my fellow students. I can try to get a good wholesome education and devote my life to my country. I can attend church regularly and build a towering faith in God. I can keep myself free from trouble at all times and not make trouble for anyone else. "I can be studious and do nothing to hinder the progress of any other student. When I become 21, I can exercise my right to vote, helping to prevent illegal government. "I can set an example for younger children, I can practice racial indifference and- ask all I know to do the same. I can avoid criticizing other's mistakes. I ran do all these things now and in the years' to come and I can pray that I grow into a good man." THE MAIL BAG -- Friend's Friend, McHenry: Ask the boy if he would mind introducing his buddy to your friend. He'll either say yes or no, you can tell your friend and the problem is solved-- one way or another. DEAR DAN: This boy has me wondering. I like him very much and think about him all the time but I don't know how he feels. A lot (rf my friends tell me he likes me but my best friend tells me he hates me. I just don't know who to believe because sometimes he acts very nice and buys me sodas at thev corner store and sometimes he's real crabby and tells me to go away. What should I do? Should I think he likes me or give up on him? -- Miss Mixed Up. DEAR MISS MIXED UP: I know of no boy, especially one as young as Hits boy probably is, who invests money in sodas for a girt he doesn't like. Perhaps you're too aggressive and chase him more than yon should. Very few boys likedl to be charted* or be- the too obvious object of a girl's attention. DEAR DAN: Our club is having a dance soon and members are supposed to ask non-members even if it may mean a girl has to ask a boy. I've asked a boy and have all the problems straight except about the part when my parents drive us home from the dance. What do I do? Surely I don't just sit in the car do I? Do I walk the boy to his door? Remember, my parents will be in the carwatching us. This will be our first date together. I'm almost 15 and this boy is 16. -- H. DEAR H.: The goodnights, in this instance, are said in the car, during which your parents join in with a "Hope you had a good time." The boy walks to the door of his house by himself and while he's walking to the door, he's thinking to himself, "She's a very nice girl; maybe I'll see If I can get a date with he# for next weekend. DEAR DAN: I'm Catholic and it seems everytime I get invited to dinner at my girl's house, it's on a Friday and they have meat. As you may know, Catholics don't eat meat on Friday. I've been telling my girl's parents I'm not very hungry and skip the meat but I always feel a little guilty about this. Should I go ahead and tell them the truth? The thing is, I don't want to put the mother to any extra work on my account. -- Fish Eater. DEAR FISH EATER: H the parents were on the ball, tfcey would have asked their daughter a long time ago what religion you followed and knowing so, they wouldn't be offeriig you meat on Friday. You have nothing to apologize for but you should explain. DEAR DAN: Last week I asked this very nice junior boy I know to be my Valentine's Day date for the big dance and he accepted. I didn't think he would because I'm not really cute and I know just about any girl at school would love to have him take her out. I was on Cloud Nine all last week and then it happened. Today my best friend told me she knows for a fact that this boy has also accepted an invitation to the same dance, from another girl at school. I know my friend wouldn't lie to me so I can only hope she's mistaken. If she is mistaken, I would only be embarrassed if I asked the boy but if she isn't, I'm going to feel like a fool if he doesn't go with me. What should I do? -- Donna B. DEAR DONNA: Ask your girl friend if she'll really stick her neck out for you. Have her tell the boy she's heard he's supposed to be going to the dance with you and with another girl and as a friend of yours, you're interested to know what the true story might be. Your friend can probably find out everything from what the boy will say and from his actions. 2399 SHOES Many Styles and Sixes at Big Discount Prices for the Whole Family TOE 2 Blks. East of Bridge on Hwy. 120 McHenry, 111. Phone: EVergreen 5-0430 PRICE PROSPECTS FOR 1962 HOGS REPORTED GOOD There's another good year ahead for hog producers. This forecast is based on the December Pig Crop report compiled by the USD A from questionnaires returned by 184,000 farmers in all parts of the nation. Here are Ihe main facts shown in the report--and our forecasts based on those facts: Farmers are increasing hog production very cautiously. The rate of increase is not much larger than the growth in consumer demand. The 1961 fall pig crop, now beginning to come to market, is only about 4 percent larger than that of tlie year before. Reports from fanners indicate that the 1962 spring pig crop, to be marketed in the last half of the year, "may be only 2 percent larger than that of this past year. Now--let's dig a little deeper: In this report all pigs born in the six months from June 1 through Nov. 30 are counted as fall pigs. All other pigs, those born from Dec. 1 through May 31, are classed as spring pigs. Sow farrowings . were spread out unusually well over the sixmonth fall farrowing season. Thus there should be no serious bunching of marketings. Prices of hogs should average nearly the same in this first quarter as they did a year before. The first-quarter average price of barrows and gilts at midwest terminal markets last winter was §17.66. Second-qu arter market. Farmers in the ten leading hog states had 4 percent more pigs When winter days turn bitter and gray, keeping young-ones indoors, it's time to plan a kitchen party. And for something different, try these Caramel Cookies-on-a-Stick. This is a treat designed for the young crowd, but you will probably find dad and Susieteen nibbling a stick too! They're fun to make and easy besides. Choose one or several of your favorite slice and bake cookie flavors as the base for your "sucker". Slice the cookies as large or as small as you like, place on top of a skewer and bake. Then place caramels and two tablespoons of water in the top of a double boiler and in no time, you'll have a rich, satin smooth sauce to cover each cookie with. A sprinkling of nuts and you're ready to invite your young kitchen party guests to sit down to mugs of milk and caramel cookies-on-a-stick that they have helped to make. Caramel Cookie Suckers Old Fashioned Sausage Shop Thurs,, Fri., Sat., Only! under 3 .months oldi on hand Dec. 1 than they had the year before. They will make the porki supply for April, May and June. Again this small increase in prospective market supplies should be about offset by stronger consumer demand. Prices should be close to those of 1961,. when the second-quarter average was $16.67. Third and fourth quarters. For the U. S. as a whole, report s from farmers indicated that they expected to have 3 percent more sows farrow spring pigs than they had last year. But the actual increase in pigs saved may be less than 3 percent--for two reasons: (1) Farmers had unusually good luck last year, and (2) at least half of the increase in farrowings i& expected in the cold winter rafenths, when losses are oftert heavy. Expected sow farrowing?, in the ten states during December, January and February are 6 percent larger than last year. Farrowings planned for March* April and May are up only 3 percent. Consumer demand should be a little better next summer than it was in 1961. Demand^ next fall should at least equal that of this past fall. We doubt that hog prices in the third quarter of 1962 will equal the $18.13 posted in 1961, but they should be good enough to pay $1.20 a bushel for corn and make a little profit too. As for the last quarter of the year, prices may not be far from those of the past three--,, months. Department of Agricultural Economics L. H. Simerl 1 roll Refrigerated Cookies % cup milk Chopped note 1 14-oz. bag Caramels (49 caramels) Wooden skewers Cut the cookies as directed oil the label. Place each cookie over a skewer, allowing % inch beyond cookie. Bake as directed on the label. Cool. Place caramels and milk In a doable boiler or saucepan over low heat. Stir frequently until caramels are melted and sauce is smooth. Cover each cookie with caramel sauce, then sprinkle with nuts and place on waxed paper. Chill a few minutes until firm. THAT'S n ran 60IN6 IN CIRCLES j[£)UCKS smm Mile SLEEPING? A DT'CK WILL KEEP ° ' PADDUNO MTHONB FOOT RTHUE Asleep, iws go AROUND IN CIRCLES TO PREVENT DRIFTING ASHORE. HfHERES NO 77MEUK& NOW TO START J BONDS HELP YOUR COUNTRY AND BONDS HELP YOU TO ACHIEVE SECURITY. BUY us. 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