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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 25 Jul 1973, p. 14

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PAGE 14-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 1973 Aged Beauty Captures National Title Staff Photos By Wayne Gay lord She's not a hotrod, and don't call her a Tin Lizzy. This classic beauty is the 1931 Ford Town Sedan that just captured first place at the Dearborn Michigan Model "A" Restorers club meet. Her owner and restorer, Rich Adams of McHenry, toiled for three years to condition her to capture the title. Over 500 Model "A" Fords (1928-1931) were present for the largest meet in the club's 45-year history. Prior to the final judging the caravan of 500 cars added another 28 miles to their speedometers as they toured the world famous Ford River Rouge plant. The antiques also met a durability test on the Ford test track Yes, she's 42 years old, but she is the National First Prize Winner. A classic hood ornament. It's also the radiator cap with a Manometer (temp gauge) that is calibrated and can be read from the driver's seat. The heart of the Model "A" is the original 4 cylinder engine as seen A new dimension is created by the use of an extreme wide angle Born in Michigan in 1931, she's now a 42-year-old National winner residing in McHenry with her through the wire wheel spokes of the spare tire. lens. proud owner, Rich Adams. Columbia Records 9 and Tapes Carl0!n?nMcLaughHn Mahav\sh£u L.ION U1 d«Jtedrtat'on SLYand the Family STONE FRESH including Stay/I Don t Know (Satisfaction) If It Were Left Up To Me ra (Whatever Will Be Will Be)/Frisky Strong-." ^ forms Of Two"968 R®°P'e F< TAPES ̂MO EP [HE DIVINE MISS M CODE 5.98 lp* CODE 6.98 TAPE SPECIAL SELECTION STEREO LP's 3/$ 5.00 Original Values To $5.98 "top 4400 WEST ROUTE 120 SELECT STOCK 8-TRACK TAPES $1.97 DAILY 9-8 SUNDAY 9-6 Original Values To S6.98 How Can I? By Anne ashley Q. How can I remedy a sewing machine needle that persistently catches on fine fabric? A. By sticking it through some steel wool a few times. Q. How can I remove an excess of polish on my fur­ niture? A. Mix one-fourth cup vinegar, one-half cup water, and dip a soft cloth into this, wring out, then wet the fur­ niture with it. Dry immediately with another soft cloth. Q. How can I best wash wooden salad bowls? A. These should not be washed. Wipe them clean with a damp cloth. Continued use "flavors" the wood. Q. How can I acquire more accuracy with a hammer? A. When driving a nail, first rest the hammer on the head ot the nail then lift the hammer and give the nail a light tap to start it. Resting the hammer on the nail head first tends to increase your accuracy. Q. How can I remove tobacco stains from brass or copper ashtrays? A. With a little denatured alcohol and a brush. Q. How can I clean some of my stainless steel kitchen utensils which have become somewhat discolored from heat? A. With a little steel wool moistened in lemon juice. Q. How can I repair small holes in brass articles? A. By heating the metal and rubbing in some solder. Fill from the reverse side, if possible,' and touch up the visible spots or joints with metallic paint. Q. What can I do about some linens that have turned yellow while stored away? A. They can be bleached to whiteness again by soaking in buttermilk for two or three days. Q. How can I remove crayon marks from walls? A. Try coating them with some toothpaste, letting this set for fiteen minutes, then wiping off with a damp cloth. Usually works like magic. For Your Information D3Kr Friends, We recently enjoyed a fine vacation. It is a good idea occasionally to get away. It gives a better perspective on life as a whole, and our ro'e in it. You cannot get that viewpoint when always close to the daily routine. We believe in vacations- they are good for everyone. Respectfully, C H e n r y I l l i n o i s PETER/W.JISTEN & SON FUNERAL HO^\E 335-0063 * Q. How can I remedy a sticky iron? A. The iron can be made to operate smoothly again if it is run back and forth while hot on a paper on which salt has been sprinkled. Q. What can I do when grease collects on top of homemade soup? A. You can skim this grease off by taking square sheets of clean white tissue paper, laying one sheet at a time on the surface of the soup. The grease will adhere to the paper as you lift it out. Q. How can I remove the musty odor in bottles or jars I wish to use for preserving? A. Fill these containers with cold water in which baking soda has been dissolved. This will freshen them. Then wash in hot, sudsy water and rinse well. "The wise man's eyes are in his head; but the fool walketh in darkness." 1. Who was the author of this wise saying? 2. Who was his father and mother? 3. For what architectural masterpiece is he best known? 4. Where may the above say­ ing be found? Answers To Bible Verse "BH:Z sa?SBisapoa t> •ujefesnj -af 'aiduiai s.uouiojos "£ "eqeqsmag uaanfr puB piA^a 3ui)i ' Z •uouiojos 3ui)i ' I California 742-6060 V The license plate sports tne number of the year she was built. This National winner is a 1931 Model "A" Ford Town Sedan, owned and restored by Rich Adams.

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