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<?$"V *&'&JlW* •; '. "' fc ' - - ' '- x I > , * ' . •. ' ; •'**' ' , \ / ' •' fKin Award :-WS8SBSIfiflfl •imm McHenry - DePaul MQH DEC 30, 1968> PLAINDEALER-PG. 7 The McHenry County College Cagers were a busy teani this past week as they played 3 games in 4 nights. Tuesday they traveled to Kankakee and battled their junior college on even terms for 35 minutes only to have the roof cave in during the last 5 as they lost 92 to 75. Thursday night it was a trip to Fort Sheridan where they chalked up a win over a varsity improved army 5, 72 to 64. Friday night the Scots ran out of gas as they battled a good DePaul freshman squad only to go down to defeat 76 to 52. The Scots now have a 2 week rest before they resume action in the basketball wars. McHenry ^McHenry County College Fort Sheridan .McHenry Lamkin Taylor Jasperson , Scornavacco Leigh Mach Fiedler Totals - Fort Sheridan Roper Bradley Fowler Decker Kindrick 13 7 0 7 0 5 * 1 52 * Total® 76 Kankakee V8*^Kemp - Hauberg Harvey Munger Stevenson Chandler Hartley 22 75 27 15 0 16 0 12 2 10 11 33 6 18 72 Hie Carrying power of» running water is increased 64 times by doubling its speed.* PEARLY REGALIA . Mrs. Beatrice Marriott, London's Pearly Queen, was dressed regally when she attended the Park Lane Fate here. The "Queen" wore # large plumed hat bedecked with pearly buttons as her "crown". •• • y 4 21 fg ft f t Girsch 7 1 2 15 Lamldn 7 4 3 18 Moses 2 0 2 4 Taylor 2 2 3 16 Scornavacco 6 0 1 12 Totals - 25 14 16 64 Mach 4 4 5 12 Leigh 0 2 1 2 WQ9®.ury 1 0 0 2 McHenry County College vs. Kankakee Com. Col. Totals - 20 12 13 52 < Tom Dougherty, former star athlete at McHenry High, is shown with Leon Cross, assistant coach at the University of Oklahoma, as arrangements are completed for a football scholarship. Tom will be a junior next semester after two years of Junior College education. The smiles indicate that both parties are happy with the arrangement. piaindealer Photo DePaul - Bruno Lawler Shields Wilson Kirsch Lydecker Cappel Carlson Totals - 5 1 3 11 5 6 1 16 2 0 1 4 2 3 14 2 16 4 5 2 5 2 5 McHenry Lamkin Taylor Jasperson Scornavacco Leigh Mach Fiedler 7 1 5 IS 5 1 3 11 10 5 2 11 2 0 24 3 2 2 8 5 1 4 11 2 0 3 3^ i n I WHERE IT STARTED ... The 115-year old Engelmann spruce which now graces the Ellipse between the White House and the Washington Monument as the first National Christmas tree from the State of Utah is shown being loaded on a trailer in the Unita National Forest for transport to rail site and the 2,250-mile journey to Washington. 30 16 18 76 Three Aid Programs For One Month Show Increase low Can During October the number of persons on General Assistance decreased, Blind" Assistance was unchanged and the Old Age Assistance, Disability Assistance and Aid to Dependent Children programs increased. Harold O. Swank, director of the Illinois Department of Public Aid, said an increase of 3,315 brought the number of persons on the rolls-to 503,576 in October, compared to 500,261 in September. The current caseload is 47,340 above the October 1967 total of 456,236 persons. The October, 1968, caseload included 380,280 persons on Assistance to the Aged, Blind or Disabled and Aid to Dependent Children receiving assistance and eligible for medical care, 55,698 eligible for Medical Assistance only and 67,596 on General Assistance. In September, 376,608 persons were receiving assistance and eligible for medical care, 55,186 were eligible for Medical Assistance only and 68,467 were on General Assistance. During October of last year 339, lSl^per sons were receiving assistance and eligible for medical services, 51,786 were eligible for Medical Assistnce only and 65,269 were on General Assistance. / Expenditures for October 1968 were $46,305,082, compared to $40,576,808 for September and $38,407,535 for October 1967. Current expenditures include $10,627,132--almost entirely for Old Age Assistance payments to the Department of Mental Health for persons age 65 and over eligible for public aid and residing in state hospitals. This expenditure is higher than usual as it contains payments totaling $8,579,271 to reflect an increase in per diem rates for aged mental patients made retroactive to September 1966. Also included is $536,257 in payments for Foster Care- ADC-Poster._ -Car e - Other* Aid to the Medically Indigent in Chicago and Cicero, and Burials. In the Medical Assistance only program, the October payments weret..$ll,960,679, compared to $7,195,441 for September. The 55,698 persons eligible for Medical Assistance only are included in the totals for Assistance to the Aged, Blind or Disabled and Aid to Dependent Children. The caseload for McHenry county was as follows: Total, all programs, 862, $62,822; old age assistance, 198, $24,834; aid to depepdeqt children, 441, $19,678; blind assistance, 3, Q. How can I remove perspiration stains from some of my clothing? A. On unwashable fabrics, these stains will sometimes yield only to dry-cleaning --but first try sprinkling moist cornstarch on the area, then brushing this off after it has dried. In the case of washables, if laundering Mis, sponge with vinegar, then wash again. Q. How can I remove paraffin easily from a container in which it has been melted? A. By filling the container with boiling water, then allowing it to cool. The paraffin will float on the surface of the water, < - .Q» How Can I remedy a rainspotted felt hat? ' * A. By rubbing the surface with fine-grade steelwool until the nap is raised, you'll find the spots vanishing. O. How can I bind the cut edges of carpets and rugs and prevent their fraying? A. Try using rubber cement. First trim the nap from about 1/8-inch of the edge of the carpet, then coat the trimmed edge and the underside for 1/2- inch or so with ordinary rubber $357; disability assistance, 78, $14,385; and general assistance, 142, $3,568. cement ... at leaSt two applications. Q. How can I polish copper? A.< An effective method consists of pouring a small amount of kitchen cleanser on the metal , then rubbing over this with a slice of lemon until a nice shine , appears. Rinse thoroughly.^ Q. How can I clean imitationleather upholstery? A. This will usually clean nicely with mild soap and lukewarm water. Then, to prevent cracking and peeling, follow the washing with a thin coat of petroleum jelly. Q. How can I clean automobile grease stains from clottfiitg^ A. Unless the spot contains dirt, carbon tetrachloride does the trick quickly. Should the stain appear rather heavy, lubricate it first with white mineral oil, then flush from the fabric with carbon tetrachloride. Q. How can I clean out paint" hardened brushes? Av>Bj||boiling them for about ten minutes or so in>a container filled with vinegar, then washing out in warm soapy water. Many other such timely hints are included in my household manual. Q. How can I pull out the shortest threads in a seam without ripping the fabric? A. By using a pair of tweezers for this chore. Q. How can I clean nickel? A, By washing with soap and water, rinsing, then polishing with a soft cloth. If this treatment proves insufficient, use whiting or a fine cleaning powder moistened with alcohol. RinsS and polish. Nickel has a way of darkening if not cleaned frequently. Q. What is a good way to clean or wash clear-plastic water glasses? A. Wash them in hot water in which cream of tartar has been, dissolved. Soak for a few minutes, then rinse and dry. J#* , all pray in our own way that the next year will a happy and a year which will further the prospect* of peace, and the ideals and opportunity of truly be peaceful one, Steffan's Watch Repair 1236 N. Green, MpHeniy. ^ i v •>& i • ? " Vv*; ^ 385-6070 II ITEM: Furniture arrangement is a matter of properly coordinating furnishings with family, activities and the floor space for each room. T H E K? World <e Of ^ Pharmacy Donald Doherty R.Ph. Robert Schultz, R.Ph. ANESTHESIA Can you imagine having a leg removed or undergoing major surgery while fully-een$^ cious? Horribly thought is it not? xet. ether and the ma°y other'torms of anesthesia now so common were unknown a hundred years ago. Many patients died of shock, even during the simplest surgical procedures. Whiskey and restraints were not enough. Today you can have your gall bladder removed or have your baby and "snore" through it. Odds are in your favor that you will recover with a minimum of inconvenience. With a minimum of inconvenience, too, you can have your prescription filled at BOLGER'S DRUG STORE. We promise you not only convenience but the best in pharmaceutical service. Come see us. We are at 1259 N. Green...or phone 385-4500. Our messenger will deliver your prescription. Gas, light, telephone bills paid here. Money Orders, Revlon, Max Factor, Coty, English ^ Leather, Shulton. % for the C/J . / / (^7) O u r V o w TO L O V E - every minute we spend planning your wedding photographs with you TO H O N O R - your budget to the last ponny TO O B E Y - ; your slightest whim in assembling your photographic record of this moment of moments in your life ti NE 4122 DEC'68 M P. 24 In the coming year, may your good fortune^ rise to new heights . . . and for your patronage, our grateful thanks. Justen Furniture 1265 N. Green St. McHenry, III ^appji^Nefo ^jfear utyauh you for ijour ualurb patronage. jL ,SkJjM Coin Car W^ash Center "West Rt". 120 Next td> Phillips 66 and Rudy's Drive - H © SB:, ST? May health and good fortune light the way for you and your family in the brand New Year ahead. To have you as customers is a real pleasure. Gies Shoes &Shoe Repair 1307 N. Riverside Dr. % 385-2801 We're ringing in the New Year with best wishes for you and your loved ones. May the days ahead see the fulfillment^ of peace, prosperity / ^ and enduring happiness fbl all. We wish to extend U our heartfelt thanks to our friends and patrons * for their loyal trust, confidence and good will... and for making this past year a wonderful one. * I Alexander lumber Co. 909 N. Front St. 385-1424 McHenry.