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Controlling the water pressure is John Sha> Harry Conway controls the flame on mangle. $350 Damage To Laundry Mangle The Plaindealer photographer was on the scene early Thursday morning when firemen from Company I were called to the Riverside Laundry at 1304 Front street to extinguish a fire. Fire Chief Ed Justen said the large mangle had caught afire in some manner, possibly from shorted wiring, resulting in damage estimated at about $350. The establishment is owned by A1 Hutchinson. Coatless employees wait outside. PLAINDEALER PHOTOS 12-PLAINDEALER - FRI. FEB. 28, 1969 -- ~ i • ^ ~ •?====•- - ^ ^--- - ' " • --~ Making tli«- l i i f i tinw this -ruxm is tlx jumper. which i> ftiuiiil in <luytime wear. (Irosiip attirr ami lounpwtur. This one, in liplitwrinltt gabardine. Haunts sliirl tailoring anitp»<krts. It can !><• worn with or • without loiifi-slci'vc striped l»lous»\ 11> RVnhrook. in Anjdo fahrii . It's an Old Greek Custom -- Girls, Pearls Go Together ; When this spring's bride puts a string of pearls around per neck, she is following a custom that is more than 3.000 years old. .. History relates that the "aTicient Greeks first established the pearl as the sym- 1'bol of maidenly purity and - sweetness. Symbolically, it ! represents marriage and love. ; As a wedding gift to the .bride -- perhaps from her ; parents, or from the bridegroom -- pearls symbolize, Moo, a lifetime of happiness I ahead. 1 Synonymous also with taste • and refinement, a strand of I pearls is considered a most • precious possession by many 'women. ^ For the bride, a choker .or princess length cultured I pearl necklace is traditional. I-The uniform, rather than Girl-Watchers, Girls Consider : Pants Suiting Pants for women? Pants - lor city streets? Pants for • at-home gatherings or the • dressiest parties? : Both girls and girl-watch- - ers will be given every op- » port unity to decide for or • against the feminine pants I turn-out. Pants aplenty, in every 1 price range and every guise. -. appear throughout spring ! fashion collections There's a difference. !- though, between the pant- - suit of a few seasons ago and ! the pants costume of today. The difference may come • about through a more fem- " mine approach to the punts look. - ; In many ca>es, widening - the pant leg making it ; llared or floppy serins to - have added that feminine " appeal. But there are plenty of ' straight, slim pants around. • too. and'here the change ap- ; pears m the re-thinking of - the pants costume look. Now, the pantsuit becomes - a costume indeed A soft fluid ; dress or a wrap tunic tops • tile pants part of the turnout. A'Sleeveles.-, coat or lumper .'!• pairs up with a blouse, and • all join up with pants. Or, a ;; sleeveless tunic plus shirt over pants opts for a narrow tacket over all. i A n o t h e r v a r i a t i o n f i n d s overalls or jumpsuits, in such fabrics as' velvet, compan- !• loned by elegant blouses for •" cavorting in the p.m. ;• Unexpected accessories al- •; so help to make the pants look work and give a temif nine stamp of approval to all • Belts rest lightly on the ; hips and focus mtei'est on the waist to encircle juinp- '/ ers, tunic tops or blouson • dresses. Each topping, ot course," has its own pants partner. The watch fob and chain look of chatelaines light chains joined with pins '•* swing across the trout ol a, j» pantsuit jacket or are swagged between. Other jewelry is planned "with equarcare. to become a part ol the pants costume. the graduated, strtind is currently the preferred style, certain points are a guide to quality. A fine cultured pearl is recognized by its deep lustre and rich iridescence. The surface of a fine pearl is unmarred by noticeable flaws or blotchiness, though it may have some tiny irregularities, since the gem is a natural product. Cultured pearls should be examined under shaded natural light. Fluorescent and incandescent lighting distort .the natural colors. DID YOU KNOW. . . Our word "cubit" comes from a Latin word meaning elbow, and originally represented the distance from the elbow to tip of middle finger. The Py*y ramids were erected by the "Royal Cubit" then 20V2 inches: Noah's Ark was measured by the Jewish Cubit, 18 inches. As turning a log in the fireplace often makes a dull fire perk up, so a change of environment often brightens up a sleepy mind. Stockings Send Spring Message Of rLegcitement' Hosiery designers underscore the fashion message in a spring that puts softness, subtlety in motion. The spring message is pantyhose as the answer to skirts which remain shfort. summer shoes which never bare a leg and city, country, patio pants which require a sleek underpinning. Knee highs almost sheer and always subtly patterned in the subdued no-pastels and somber neutrals accompany brief skirts, shorts and golf skirts. The body stocking in plain or pastel, net or lace, designed to be seen from stem to throat, fills in for sheer lace gowns, peek-aboo cutouts. / Legcitement in mad, mad legs for the young and daring proposes prints, stripes and hieroglyphics. The message is wet and wonderful -- a look silk and rainwashed gleams in sheerest evening pastels and opaque pantyhose. For ankles peering out from city pants, for evening, for late day, stockings trail a pattern running up one side of the leg, show clocks and variations on clocks, or a spray of roses. Sandal hosiery is heelless, Handbags Make Space Gain In Styles for Every Hour This spring's leather purses show evidence that ladies are winning the race for space in the handbags they carry. Aside from gains in space, the spring collection spotlights rich-textured leathers and styles with a quiet impact all their own. The bountiful assortment of leathers shows a range of surface treatments: grained, smooth, waxy, antiqued, embossed, suede and real patent leather included. Handbag silhouettes this spring are strongest in box bags, satchels and totes, all almost toeless and often cleft for thongs that step out in the evening. The message is color in pastels made for.spring and summer legs in lemons, limes, porcelain blues, pinks, lavenders. The message is subtle pattern-- patterned sheers which come on color and then repeat a pattern as the leg moves. The message is texture, now lighter and airier. with generous dimensions. After these come the envelopes, swaggers, pouches and barrels. An important bag fashion utilizing several of these silhouettes is the shoulder bag, companion to the pantsuit and other outfits, reports Leather Industries of America. Every fashion mood from elegant to sporty is covered in new handbags. For a dressy daytime ensemble, envelopes, box-bags and swaggers provide on-the-target accessorizing. Spacious but trim, they appear in smooth, light-grained saffian and suede leathers, and many kinds of embossed leathers. Closures and other hardware are finer, straps narrower. Quilting, cording and unusually shaped handles also mark the look. For casual carrying, the grained, antiquey, waxed, brushed, and large-patterned leathers make up a handsome handbag group. Included ' are huge squashy • pillow" pouches, big barrels. DRIVING S a WHEN YOU OWN ONE OF THESE SPECIAL -- 1968 A.M.X. $2895 automatic 390 V8. 6000 miles 1966 PLYMOUTH 17,000 miles. .. $1195 1965 AMBASSADOR w air $1195 1965 PONTIAC Cataiina $1195 1965 Classic Wagon $995 1964 CHEVELLE $795 1963 OLDS loaded '.... $895 1963 CHEV. 4 dr h.t $895 1963 FORD $595 T R U C K S 1967 Chev. V2 ton $1795 2 - 1961 FORD Econolines $395 1958 FORD i ton 4 speed $395 1956 DODGE w cattle rack $595 McHENRY G.M.C.- & RAMBLER PHONE 81 &-385-2620 1801 RT 120 McHENRY, ILLINOIS The ounter That Cooks CORNING DIAL. Parking spacious satcneis and totes and brass-studded box bags. Spectator perfs, stitching and outside pockets add zippy trim -- and many of these bags also have shoulder straps or chains. Carry-alls this spring are the deep, flat or gusseted types: envelopes, portfolios, attaches. Though they come in a wide range of textures and colors, these bags are ultra smart in light-toned embossed and grained leathers. When "after dark" is on the agenda, handbags scale down and light up in a radiant array of leathers -- lustres, polished smooth leathers, satiny suede "reptile"- embossed and saffian leathers. Gold, bronze, silver and other metallics are seen in crushed, siiiooth and grained textures. To set off spring's afterdark and evening clothes, new box-bags, minaudieres, envelopes and clutches have their own romantic look. Closings in gold, silver or .jewels have been fashioned into flowers, butterflies, shells and other shapes. Also highlighting these miniatures are jeweled or filigreed hahdles, cloisonne or cameo clasps, tortoise shell trim and elegant interior fittings to carry out the look of precious beauty. INSECT CONTROL GUIDES Need to know how to control insects like corn borer, corn rootworm? corn ear worm, spiders, roaches and stable flies? Just off the press are the 1969 CiOtOTjlit SCCtSOH Play Any Role, Is Sportswear Rule-- But Be Feminine Choose an image and live up to it, is fashion's declaration for spring sportswear. Be a playful pixie, or a slinky vamp. Play Indian squaw or cowpoke. Play any role this spring but by all means, be feminine about it. Fact is, it's hard to be otherwise, since the sportswe.ar focus is on softness and movement. Whether in pants, skirts, shirts, blouses, sweaters, vests or jackets, the fit is easy, but there's lots of shape moving into and defining the body. Accenting all is color -- frequently, three tones of it. Classic red, white and blue is rivaled by other tricolors such as white, hot yellow and navy. ' Jeans Get the (iirl-Girl Look Western and Indian influences continue strong -- mostly a matter of separates. Bandana prints, calicos, ginghams and bold color combinations vie with muted tones of suede or cotton suede embellished with fringe or beading. The Western jean -- first on the scene -- continues, but girl-girl in exotic prints and stripes, along with paisley and pastel batik. The jean is most frequently combined with the body shirt. Pants-wise, it's also the year of the all-in-one - the jumpsuit or its many variations. Suited to today's mood for simplification, the all-in-one eliminates the problem of too many pieces, too many gafifr or^tist&oo many accessories. Blouses, Shirt* Favor Femininity ' Pants --all shapes, all fabrics, all colors -- pervade the sportswrear scene. They're wide and low over the heel, or narrow and straight. They're wrapped, cut .short, treated every fashion way for spring. Blouses and shirts soften up, as the soft top replaces the strictly tailored top. This, year there are fewer ruffles -- but still plenty of femininity, via lace trims, gathers, shirring, more blousing and puffed sleeves. Sweaters share in the new softness. This might take the form of a freshet of frills, a mock stock tie or a spill of ruffles. Whatever the detailing, it's definitely feminine gender. And this same femininity shows up ill the more classic turtles, mock turtles and V-necks, where the gentle touch is a matter of color and texture. Neither sweater nor blouse-shirt but somewhere in between is :he tunic top, meant to show its long lines over pants. For the short-short skirt set, it also goes out on its own. Vdiling I |> Spring's Separate Most of these tops pair up with skirts as well as pants. Making a third and a fourth in such separates combinations are vests and jackets. Sometimes the vest is a jacket, sleeveless style -- and the jacket may be a casually-minded coat. The skirts in these get-togethers are as individual as the rest of spring sportswear. They offer a variety of shapes -- A-lines, bias cuts, dirndls, flares and, of course, slim. Then there are pleats, handled a number of ways, including the brief pleated flounce, flippy and extroverted. The blazer makes its tailored point over soft skirts or pants. Jacket of jackets, it may be shaped with belled sleeves. Or it rhay be completely squared-off at shoulders and hemline. Hats Heading For insect control guides for field crops, livestock, vegetables and household insects. Copies are available at the Cooperative Extension office. Ask for Circular 899, "Insect Control for Field Crops"; Circular 900, "Insect Control by the Homeowner"; Circular 897, "Insect Control for Commercial Vegetable Crops and Greenhouse Vegetables"; and Circular 898, "Insect Control for Livestock and Livestock Barns." As the calendar changes, men's hats change for the season ahead. New felts are brighter than anything seen in a whole month of springtimes -brick, frond green, azula blue, brown copper. A bright hue may be spiced with a tweedweave band for the favored pinchfront, snap brim style. Newest look in casual fabric hats is the duo-toner. It harmonizes tweedy check wool with specially colored hopsack. Pocket hats come on strong for spring in brighter colors and i n t e r e s t i n g f a b r i c weaves. The non-woven polyester type takes punishment of rain and sun. avoiding wrinkles. For the more formal casual look, there are plaids, checks, herringbones and hopsacks, with the accent on lighter, brighter colors. Now there are "he-she" hats, too --witness the Counterspy in a range of poplin colors. A young hat for girls or boys, it takes many shapes, rolls, folds. SHOP IN McHENRY i>g\/co PANELING REAL WOOD LIFETIME FINISH Make Your New Ceiling A O w \ X S • C. () K N I x c, FIBERGLAS n SUSPENDED CEILING GENUINE HARDWOOD 4x8 SHEETS • Beautiful • Quiet • Practical • Decorative Acoustical Panels • Modern Recessed Lighting Panels Easy to Install • Washable • Won't Warp See Us for Full Details 4!° McHENRY LUMBER CO. 4030 W. MAI N ST;. PH. 385 -4600 McHENRY I t