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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 27 Aug 1964, p. 14

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Section Two -- Page Six THE McHENRY PLAINDEALEK Thursday, August 27, 1964 How Can I Bv AnneAshlcy (persons who" wish to have help with specific problem* may write to Anne Ashley In care of ;W» " XT. Gordon Features, 9th floor, Resor building, 37 W. Seventh street. Cincinnati 2, Ohio, sending along a stamped self-addressed envelope.) by Anne Ashley Q, How can I remove very light burns from furniture? A. These will sometimes disappear when rubbed with your usual polish. If not, use rottenstone or finely powdered pumice,, mixed to a thin paste With, raw or boiled linseed oil. Rub in the direction of the {Train. Wipe with another cloth moistened with plain llhseed. Repeal a number off times, if necessary, then polish. , Q. What can I do if a rubber suction-cup type of wall bracket doesn't grip a smooth, slick wall properly and is constantly falling down? A. Try rubbing the rim of the suction cup with a little pycerin before you press it back into place. This usually affords an airtight grip. Q. How can I prevent a dark ring around the yolk of a hardboiled egg? A. By boiling the egg no longer than 15 minutes, and then/placing it in cold water. How can I remove ink Spots from wallpaper? A. Most Ink spots can be removed by applying a weak solution of watfer and oxalic acid. Apply .with a paintbrush, and press with blotting paper immediately, sjf the acid might affect, the .color of .the. paper. This process may need repeating a second or tfctfa time for good results. Q. How can I prevent fingernails from bieaking so easily? -- A. Massage them every night before retiring with olive oil. Regular buffing also invigorates the nails. And increased Intake of milk in the diet adds the necessary calcium for more strength and beauty of the hails. ' , Q. How can I remedy sugar that has become "hard and lumpy ? A. Put the sugar into a covfere^^ receptacJfe Siria place hi the refrigerator for a few days. This will soften it. .. Q. How can I make sure that the leftover paint in a can will remain fresh and will not harden? A. Airtight sealing of the can will prevent this. And to, accomplish this, replace the cover as tightly as you can, then turn the can upside down momentarily, then right-side up again. Enough paint will flow around the edges of the cover to provide a seal. Q. What ckn I do with' a number of mateless stockings that vary in hu^? A. They will achieve a common color and be matched if hciled slowly for about 15 minutes in enough water to cover. Allow to cool in the pan, then rinse, and hang up to dry. Q. How can I tighten the handle of ah umbrella that has loosened? A. Fill the hole in the handle with powdered pepsin, heat the rod, and press firmly into the hole--then lay it aside for awhile to set. \ Q. How can I remove an ink stain from a rug? A. Make a past of buttermilk and starch, apply to the spot, and leave on for two or three days. Then rinse and let dry. Repeat the process if necessary. by Anne Ashley Q. How can I remove stains caused by leather rubbing against a fabric? A. These are on the difficult side. However, if the fabric is washable, try a thick soap-andwater solution, rubbing well over the fabric. You might make matters easier, too, if gylcerin is worked into the stain first and allowed to stand awhile before washing. For unwashable fabrics, try glycerin, working this into the stain carefully by rubbing lightly between the hands. Let this remain for awhile, then rinse by sponging with water. Q. How can I cope with a kitchen drain that has become stopped up with grease? A. Often you can melt the grease by holding an electric iron, turned to its hottest point, against the drainpipe at the trap. Then allow the hot water to run for several minutes. Q. How can I restore the cedar odor to an old cedar chest or closet? A. By Just a light sandpapering of the wood. Q. What can I do about boi)K lice? A* These are Insects that feed on microscopic molds that grow, oil furniture, wallpaper, and other house furnishings. They thrive In rooms that have been closed or poorly ventilated. Rout them by spraying the Infested places with a fiveper- cent DDT oil spray. Q. What can I do if, while putting on a dress, I have gotten some lipstick on it? A. Use a little rubbing alcohol on the stain, going over it gently with a bit of clean cloth. And in the future, avoid such a calamity by holding a clean tissue between your lips as you slip the dress over your head. O. How can I restore and revitalize the color in a pair of multi-hued shoes? A. You can often do a fine job of this by applying some liquid food coloring with a damp cloth. Q. How can I renew checked or "crazed" varnished or lacquered surface on furniture? A. This can often be done simply by using a pad of. fine steel wool dipped in rotfonstone paste. Rub until the surface is smooth to the touch, then wipe off with a rag dipped into thinner, apply two coats of wax, and huff it down. Q. How can I remove shine from suits and skirts? A. Use a brush dipped into a mixture of equal parts of pure cold vinegar and vtarm water. Put a pressing cloth between your iron and the garment to prevent further shine. Q. How can I remove dried paint spatters from my window panes? A. By soaking them with hot vinegar, giving this a few minutes to soak in, then rubbing or scraping off. Q. How can I clean black or colored felt hats? A. One good way is to rub" over them with a piece of stale rye bread. M.Y.F. NEWS Everyone who attended enjoyed the party last Saturday night honoring the graduating seniors of 1964. The group is leaving this coming Friday evening, Aug. 28, at 5:30 p.m. for a ball game in Milwaukee. No regular meeting is scheduled for this Sunday or for the Labor Day weekend. W. Richards 385-1942 HERE AND THERE IN BUSINESS SCIENCE TOPIC The life of Christ Jesus-- from his birth through his ascension -- will be taken up at McHenry Christian Science church on Sunday. The Golden Text is from Isaiah 9: "Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall he upon his shoulder." The ostrich has the largest eye of any land vertebrae. HOLD GRAND OPENING Grand opening in the very modern and beautiful new building recently completed for Schroeder Metalcraft was held last weekend, Thursday. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20, 21 and 22. The business is located on Rt. 31, three miles south of McHenry. The show room contains many lovely features of interest, including antique lamps, fixtures and many items collected over a twenty-year period. Other attractive articles are leaded art glass windows and leaded art lamps. The collection of metal works covers a large variety of items. The business, formerly known as Schro?d'?r Iron Works, has many products from their own factory ns well as fine articles from national manufacturers. ATTENDS CONGRESS Don Looze, of Mark s Marine center, local Mercury outboard dealership at 3620 West Elm has been named one of 125 U.S. and Canadian dealers who will attend tho annual Mercury National Dealer congress at Bigwin Inn, Lake of Bays, Ontario, Aug. 23-26. Mr. Looze will participate in sales seminars with industry leaders, and see the preview showing of the 1965 Mercurys and MerCruisers. ards of professional care of high quality in the operation of nursing homes throughout North America. The council's program is a voluntary one, surveys being made only on the request of t h e f a c i l i t y i n v o l v e d . M o r e than 374 facilities have been accredited to date. SERVES ACCOUNTANTS M. David Cain, 3331 Bayview Lane, McHenry, has been named to serve on the annual meeting committee of the Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants, according to an announcement by Robert S. MacClure, president. HOME ACCREDITED Villa Nursing Home, Inc., of McHenry has been accredited as an intermediate care facility, it was announced this week by Henry A. Holle, M. D., executive director of the National Council for the Accreditation of Nursing Homes. The facility, headed by Mrs. Mollie Huffmaster has been awarded this distinction on the basis of a recently completed survey by a field representative of The Council. The National Council was established in April, 1963, under the sponsorship of the American Medical association an<^( the American Nursing Home-, association to promote stand-' DECLARE DIVIDEND The board of drectors of Modine Manufacturing company, Racine, Wis., meeting on Aug. 20, declared a quarterly dividend of 35c per share on the outstanding capital stock, payable Sept. 12 to all shareholders of record Sept. 2, 1964. COMPLETES TRAINING Walter Hojnacki, owner of FM Radio & TV, located at 1324 Riverside Drive, has successfully completed the RCA Victor dealer training school in Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. Hojnacki, who recently returned from the school, which included tours of television, phonograph and radio manufacturing facilities in Indiana, said the school was "extremely valuable in presenting to dealers like myself the newest advances in home entertainment equipment. START A CASH REACTION WITH A PLAINDEALER CLASSIFIED KNOW YOUR FIREMEN EDWARD JUSTEN Pictured above is Edward Justen, who is presently serving the McHenry Township Fire Protection district as chief. Prior to the chief duties that he assumed four years ago, he served as assistant chief for ten years. He has also served the department as secretary- treasurer. As chief he has under his command the largest fire district in Northern Illinois. It has a compliment of^ forty-eight men, twenty-four at McHenry, twelve at company 2, Johnsburg, and twelve at Company 3, Lakemoor. He is a native of McHenry, where he was born May 1, 1911. He received his education at schools in North Dakota, Johnsburg and Spring Grove. He is married to Viann Wagner Justen and the couple have seven children. He is employed in a local garage as a body and fender man. Ed is a member of the Foresters and the Moose. On June 20 of this year he celebrated his twenty-fifth anniversary as a member of the fire department. He has served the McHenry County Firemen's WATil SOPTINB! SERVICE SAME DAY SERVICE ON MOST MAKES ft MODELS* • Service 8 Rebuilding • Repair § Cleaning Out • Overhauling • Installation 0 Reconditioning 0 Removal ALL WORK GUARANTEED WATER SOFTENER SALES NEW -- I^SED -- REBUILT JU. 385-5564 OtenO WATER SOFTENER SERVICE/BALES McHenry, Ifllrtols association as secretary-treasurer for eight years, vicepresident for two years and one year as president. He is currently secretary-treasurer of the McHenry County Fire Department Communication association. Ed is another excellent example of a dedicated individual who is serving the public on a volunteer basis, twenty-four hours a day. If you are 21 years of age, why not contact him or any other member of the department for an application? See if you are eligible for membership to this elite group of dedicated men. Recent surveys show that Washington, D. C. heads the list of drinkers with 5.9 gallons per year per person. Nevada is second, with 3.7 gallons per capita per year, and Alaska third, with 2.6 gallons. Kentucky, where much of the. hooch is made, is near the bottom of ithe list, with .9 gallons per person per year. NURSING STUDENT Miss Elayne Frances Godina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Godina. 4321 Lakewood rood, McHenry lias been accepted as a member of the entering freshman class at the Grant Hospital school of nursing in Chicago. Classes start Sept. 2. Miss Godina is beginning a three-year course of study which will enable her to become a registered nurse. (Puzxlie on Page 2, Section 2 ) Einn QQQ GDnnnnaEEES mmnu QQQ nmm BEDEID 3D SB0 0BQ nnHrara EEHBQ ; nGE V ' 0BE •. EIEEEE acnan •d' OQB QBE HP Qdn EEjaias ratios Bins' •EEnannn ••• m STARTING SEPT. 1st >< , BREAKFASTS being served 6 a.m. - 11 a.m. Every 10th Breakfast FREE! at Rl. 120 8c Chapel Hill Rd. McHenry, 111. # j> # jr ..<y , # UTILITY BA® Tan or black plas tic, top zipper, lock. SCHOOL Rubberized mate rial, lunch pocket. 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