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Pag# Bohi THE McHENRY PLAINDBALER Thtt--day# Deombf 27* '63 Highlights Are Reviewed (Continued from pa^e 1) land south of the city and west of Rt 31, a large portion to be used for industrial park sites. During this same time, daily commuters on the North Western railway found themselves seeking other transportation or enjoying an enforced vacation while the railroad was on strike. Hiller Month There was no doubt, October was "Chuck" Hiller month in ail of McHenry county, and Johnsburg folks were the proudest in the nation as their hometown boy made a grand slam home run for the Giants, the first one ever hit by a National League player in World Series competition. The community had a hero, and they enjoyed every minute oi it. November was proclaimed Library Fund Drive month, when a goal of $40,000 was sot in order to construct an addition to the local library. It was- also the month for one of the largest public hearings ever held in McHenry, when the state explained plans for ihe proposed route for Federal Route 201, extended north oi the city. November also was the month that fluoridation equipment was installed in the new city water plant. Big Promotion December belonged to Santa Claus, with a large welcome mat- extended to the big man in the red suit. He arrived oh the tenth in a specially made hut, where he remained until ihe actually holiday, visiting with hundreds of kiddies who ca'led to see him each day. The holiday season of 1962 also marked the biggest promotion ever conducted at Christmas by local businessmen, featuring a trip to Florida for two. These "were only a very few of the activities within McHenry the last twelve months, but highlight a very interesting year which has had its shai-e of successes and disappointments. A more detailed report of the year's news will appear in a later issue. Motto' & Meanderin' (Continued from page 1) bring to you will be on the pleasant side -- as long as readers resolve to drive care fully and avoid accidents, refrain from malicious mischief and the variety of other unfortunate Happenings which we dislike pr nting as much as the folks involved (Lslike reading them. We resolve not to se.id second notices on delinquent subcription -- provided payment is made after the first. We promise to continue a policy of impartiality in regard to news contributors, and prim all we receive, as long as the;i jntributions are within reason We promise the sam? treatment in the advertising fielrl, and in this category there is no stipulation -- "reason" bein^ defined as anything large and desirable. The newspaper business ha? always been, and will continue to be unpredictable, since this .is a major characteristic or lews. It is this very fact, together with the creation an 1 satisfaction of a news employee's curiosity, that makes on*; gnore the less plearant us pects and plunge Into the interesting world of Journullsm Our resolutions arc one r.mnl. part of these unpmllotnbliv and only Ihe end ol 11HM will give us an Hnawor <t. lo how well they have boon curried out From Ambny, III,, camc n note written by Hcv. Albert F. Rennell, formerly assistant nastor at St. Mary's church n McHenry. Fr. Rennell had he unfortunate experience of 'osing most of his Christmas •nail when he was victim of a mail theft. Since only a small portion of It wen recovered, (moat was burned) he wanted to make sure his local friends who sent holiday greetings would realize why he would be unable tt» answer them. UNIT 491 How Can I ?1 Holiday greetings arrived this week from the William Soucie family, former McHenry residents now residing in Michigan. Their message tells of keeping up with local activities through the Plaindealer ;jach week, also learning news about their friends and "about the little city that we came to love well when we lived there." K. A. F. TAMES PEARSON DOES ART WORK ON N.U* CATALOG (Continued from page 1) .his project at the request of E. Nelson James, director of Professional Publications, N1U at DeKalb. The undergraduate catalog has been published is now available, while the other I'.vo catalogs are currently in various stages of printing. Mr. Pearson received his B.S. in education, M.S. in education and is currently enrc'led in 'he sixth year piogram at Northern. This is his second vonr at W.C.H.S. SHOP AT HOME AND SAVE HAM AND RICE FRITTERS FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE SANDRA NELL DIES AS CAR HITS RAILING i Continued from page 1) continued on to hit two more. The impact was so great that the motor and grill Were torn from the vehicle, which came to a stop 30 feet from the last trees hit All were thrown from the car. Worsham was discharged from the Marines in September and resided in Crystal Lake since that time. He was employed at the Auto Lite in Woodstock. His parents survive. Minor Accidents Andrew Peterson of Round Lake suffered only minor injuries when his car rolled over on the Bay road, near Sltidmore bridge, last weekend. A car driven east on Wonder Lake blacktop road by Hubert Small of Wonder Lake failed to make a curve and his car went into a ditch and struck a tree. He was not injured. A collision of two ~ cars occurred on Lincoln road, near Hilltop school, but neither driver was injured. They were Patricia Wietos and Margaret Wienke, both of Ingleside. A car being towed behind a truck driven by Arthur C. Morris broke loose last Thursday evening and swung into the other lane of traffic, resulting in an accident on Rt. 120 at the Greenwood turn. William Brown of Wonder Lake was injured when he slowed his car for a stop sign and collided with the towed car broadside. A rope holding the steering gear on the towed car loosened and was blamed for the vehicle swerving into the west-bound lane. Brown was taken to Memorial hospital for treatment of facial cuts and injuries to his legs. --Rice Council Photo Ham and Rice Fritters with Pineapple Sauce are an excellent choice for a New Year's Eve supper. The meaty fritters are served vith a slightly thickened pineapple and orange sauce and need only a crisp green salad for accompaniment. Pass a tray of assorted holiday cookies for dessert. If the holiday supper Is planned for serving near midnight, prepare the rice and ham fritter batter early and refrigerate it until frying time. The fruit sauce can be prepared long before guests arrive, then reheated just before serving with the hot and puffy fritters. Salad ingredients -- crispy bibb lettuce and slices of red Italian onions for good flavor and color -- can be nestled in the refrigerator^ too, awaiting last minute tossing with your favorite dressing. HAM AND RICE FRITTERS WITH PINEAPPLE SAUCE Fritters: Vi cup sifted all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powdc* teaspoon salt Ys teaspoon pepper 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon melted shortening ] V2 cups ground cooked ham 2 cups cooked rice \ 'x cup grated onion Sauce: 2 tablespoons buttef or margarine \'i cup diced green peppef 1 can (1 pound, 4 oz.) crushed pineapple ' 4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch Ji teaspoon salt 1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained Ground nutmeg To prepare fritters, sift dry ingredients into mixing bowl. Combine eggs, milk and shortening; stir into dry ingredients, mixing well. Add meat, rice, and onion, blending well. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls into hot, deep fat (370 degrees) and fr)' until golden. Drain on absorbent paper. To prepare sauce, melt butter in saucepan; stir in green pepper and cook until pepper is slightly tender. Stir in pineapple. Blend Sugar with cornstarch and salt; add to pineapple. Cook, stirring Constantly, until thickened. Fold in oranges. Heat through. Serve pineapple sauce over liam and Rice Fritters and garnish With a dash of nutmeg. Recipe yields about 21 fritters and 2\ z cups sauce. Fifty-four members and five guests attended the auxiliary Christmas pot-luck supper at the American Legion home. Congratu ations to Betty Lingenfelter and her committee for the beautiful decorations. President Dorothy Weichinann conducted the usual opening ceremonies and called the meeting to order. Chairman Lenore Cooley has placed a copy of "Need a Lift" in the libraries of the high school and the junior high. This book is distributed yearly to acquaint the students with the various scholarships available to veterans' children through .he American Legion auxiliary. Ruth and George Mrachek. Dorothy and Stan Diedrich. Delia Freund. Dorothy Miller. Hugh Saynor, and Marie and Vic Howe attended the party at Elgin hospital Dec. 12. They took twenty-six dozen beautifully decorated cupcakes donated by the following members: Alyce Brda. Bobby Carroll, Mary Einspar, Delia Freund, Katherine Frazicr. Mary Kilday, Blondie Karls Marge Mikota, Pearl Pietsch Marge Pickett, Agnes Sehaef er, Henrietta Vycital, Stephenson, Tillie Gerasch and Catherine Bauer. Ruth Mrahek and Marie Howe were unr.ble to attend the meeting because they were at Elgin hospital sewing names on the ^ift sweaters and wrapping packages. The past presidents of McHenry unit will hold their next meeting on Jan. 17 at the home of Marie Howe. If you plan on attending, please contact Mary Einspar, 385- 1144. Veterans' craft chairman Edie Meyers, held a pre-Christ mas sale and reported that $117.83 will be returned to '.he veterans who made the articles. The craft shop expenses are maintained by the Department of Illinois auxilary. Marge Pickett reported GW ^oupons have been sent to he district coupon chairman S he juniors are asked t(< )lease save these coupons. A ist of the coupons is being >repared and will appear in a uture bulletin. Membership to date is 24") idults and 107 juniors. This s still twenty-six short of our uota. If you haven't paid your 'ues, please hurry. We surely vant to be quota before Jan. '. We are leading Woodstock Jnit by thirty-four members i.s of the last county meeting. ,et's get those dues in please. Dur membership dinner will e held on Jan. 26. Further 'jtails will appear ;n our January bulletin. Delegates to the convention n Elgin Feb. 2 are Betty Lintenfelter, Peggy Garrelts, Lauretta Homo, Henrietta Vycitaf, Eleanore Creutz and Mary Einspar. Alternates are /"earl Cooper, Pearl Pietsch, Lydia Fenner, Frances Mathen, Janice Bauspies, and Mary Kantorski. They will accompany President Dorothy .Veichmann. Claire Noonan's name was drawn for the attendance by Anne Ashley (Persons who wish to have help with specific problems may write to Anne Ashley In care of W. L. Gordon Features, 9th floor, Resor building, 37 W. Seventh street, Cincinnati 2, Ohio, sending along a stamped self-addressed envelope.) Q. How can l remove old stains that have penetrated my .ooden floors? A. These can be removed with a solution of oxalic acid. This liquid must be used with «reat care, since it is a deadly poison --be sure to wear rubber gloves! To treat 11 whole floor, dissolve a half- .MHind of exalic acid crystals 11 about three quarts hot water. While still hot, apply it to the floor with a brush, letting it remain overnight. Next day, wash floor with clear water •n-veral times. After dry, It can be sandpapered and then flatbed as you desire. Q. How can I make a hotor fire in my log fireplace? A. Do not remove all the wo<.d ashes from the open fireplace. Leave some of them as 1 bed for the next fire, l'nese ishes will retain a great iinount of heat and give, a niicker and hotter fire. Q. How can I make a substitute for whipped cream? A. Orate one apple, add two -ir three tablespoons of sugar and one egg white. Beat until ight. Q. How can I freshen the "urry side of a fur pelt? A. You can freshen the fur 'o ;i certain extent by rnbbhig •vith a eloth dipped in soapy •vater and wrung out thoroughly. A more thorough effect is lhtained by moistening cornmeal with cleaning fluid, rubbing this well into the fur, and hen brushing out. Q. How ran I re-open s shellac jar after it has been •sed and repealed? A. It will be much easier 'o open if you'll turn the jar upside down and apply some 'rain alcohol along th«' inside ' dge of the metal cover. The I'eohol will dissulve the^shel- 'iic so that the top will turn. Q. How can I prevent a dark rine around the yolk of a 'uirdboiled egg? A. Ry boiling the egg no 'miper than 15 minutes, and •hen placing it in cold water. Q. I must park my car outide during the winter months, " hieh means much scraping in ' he morning to remove the prize but she was not present Santa Claus distributed gift' to all those present and President. Dorothy Weichmann ud journed the meeting. Our next meeting is Jan 21 at 8 p.m. Chairman Joy Landre has the following mem hers on her committee: Collette Justen, Alice Barbian Louise Draper, Eleanore Althoff. Martha Raasch, Lorraine Smith. Marie Howe, Dorothy Miller, Reba Owen, Elaine Kuper, Elsie Kulasik, Isabelle Thompson. Evelyn Allbright Jennie McDermott. Eva Blake Louise Smith and Elvera Durland. Nam* X. OI C. Committees , - % ^ V Mike Brown Photo The above pictured men are members of the committee named at the regular meeting of the Fourth degree Assembly of the Knights of Columbus, held in McHenry recently. In the first row, seated, are Harold Evans, Bob Fagan and Joe Pokemy; second row, standing, Bob Conway, Leo Brink, Euiene Freund, Orlando Davia and Tony Kirchberg; third row, standing, Vincent Charles, Joe Burg and Andy Brijda. "rest that accumulates on my windshield. How can I avoid his? ' \ A. Slip some rubber floor Tiats, waffle-side a&ainst the lass, under your windshield viper blades. When you renove these mats in the morhng your windshield will be can and dry. Q. I always have the greats t t r o u b l e s e p a r a t i n g t h e -trips of packaged bacon which re usually pressed so firmly ogethcr. Any ideas for this? A. To help break up this strip-to-strip adhesive, roll the Package gently between your hands first one way and then the other, before opening it. The bacon strips will then come apart easily. Q. What can I do when clothing has left some lint on 3 f r e s h l y - v a r n i s h e d s u r f a c e that has not fully hardened? A. Rub with a cloth moistened with tuvpentine, and follow with some furniture polish. Q. How can T dean black or colored felt hats? A. One good way is to rub over them with a piece of stale rye bread. Q. How can I boil an egg :hat is cracked? A. Add a little vinegar to "he water that Is used for the boiling, and the white of the egg will not boll out. Q. How can I tighten the handle of an umbrella that has become loosened? A. Fill the hole In the handle with some powdered resin, heat the rod, and press it firmly into the hole -- then lay aside for awhile to set. Q . How c a n I p r e p a r e baked grapefruit"? A. H a l v e t h e g r a p e f r u i t and, after putting cinnamon, sugar, and butter on it, placed it in the oven. Serve hot. It's tood! 1 m arfye STRETCH-A-UGLLAR Rt. 120 Vi ML East of McHenry at Kent Acres Open Daily 10-9; Saturday 9-9; Snnday 10-5 HAPPY NEW YEAR And Many Thanks For Your Patronage This Past Year Marge Slove CLEAN STREAMS MEETING At the December meetinc of the Clean Streams group, members present voted to change the monthly meeting date on the third Tuesday of each month due to the present conflict with other organization meetings. NOTICE Fred E. Snyder of 1907 Woodlav/n Park, McHenry is now associated with Ted Emerson Buick on South Route 12, Fox Lake, 111. Phone JU 7 2761 or 385-4070. After 5:30 p.m. phone 385-1224. Use The Classifieds COMMUNITY AUTO SUPPLY Auto Paris & Accessories 8021 W. Rte. 120 McHenry, III. Phone 385-0778 CONTE Custom Tailor Fine Chicago Custom Tailor Now Living in McHenry Ready to Accommodate You in ALL TYPES OF TAILORING Ladies' & Gentlemen's Clothes By Appointment Call 385-3713 PHILIP CONTE X,, 1003 S. Osage Dr. Oakhurst Subdivision McHenrv. Illinois TREASURAMA WINNERS Camera and Projector Outfits A. A. Miller 4813 W. Park View, McHenry Walter Shappert 310 W. Rand Rd., McHenry Shick Travel-All Sets Rich Mercure 710 \Y, Rand Rd., McHenry Gary Pierce 7105 Mohawk Dr., Wonder Liike WISHES FOR '63 May all your fondest wishes come true in the New Yearl RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 1303 N. Riverside Dr. 385-0044 McHenry Anyone as busy as Santa 8 hectic helpers can err occasionally. But no problem--we'll exchange it easily, willingly, gladly. If it's the wrong size, style or color or you prefer something entirely different, just bring it back. That's our policy before or after Christmas and every day of the year! I* Hi Phone 385-0047 STORE HOURS: Open daily from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. Open Friday Nites until 9 p.m. Open Sunday Mornings 9 until 12 1245 N. Green Street