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^Ag^^PXAINDEALE^J^EDNE^DAY^FEBRUAR^^^^??! -- general News Here-and-there thoughts shared with readers Selective Service registration increases in 18-year-olds Some men own fancy smoking jackets. After a couple of sparks landed on the front of my shirt, I now have a smoking apron. The material they put in shirts nowadays doesn't suit my fancy. During the last four months of 1983,18-year-old men in Illinois headed to the postoffice in greater numbers to register with Selective Service. Three major world events-the downing of the Korean Jetliner, the bombing of the Marine headquarters in Beirut, and the invasion of Grenada-can partially explain the increase in registrations. The 3,636 registratons received during the last four months of 1983 boost the total number of registrations in Illinois to 563,468. This represents a compliance of 95.10. percent which ranks Illinois forty-sixth in the country. Richard E. Northern, Illinois state director, stated that "this increase in registration shows me that young men today love their country and are willing to accept the responsibilities that living here entails. Over 11 million young men have registered so far and I'm very proud of those who are Illinois citizens." To date 11.3 million men have registered with Selective Ser­ vice. Approximately 98.6 per­ cent of the draft eligibles (men born in 1960-1964) have registered. Alaska, Wyoming, Nevada, and Florida are the highest ranking states in the country with compliance at 100 percent. Ohio and Washington are at the median level with compliance of 99 percent each. California is the lowest ranking state with a compliance of 89 percent. Other examples are Montana 98 percent, Georgia 97 percent, Alabama 98 percent and Ver­ mont 98 percent. Young men born in 1960 and later years must register within 30 days of their 18th birthday. At this time a man must register with Selective Service to receive federal student aid and job training benefits. So I Hear *5.00 •'/: HOUR SESSION SUNTANNING WE TAMED THE SUN... ...and made it comfortable! FREE TRIAL CALL 344-2202 UNLIMITED VISITS FOR 30 DAYS... $75 MAX. VISIT -- 1 M. VISITS MUST K 44 HOURS APART GUARANTEED IMMEDIATE RESULTS... MEDICALLY PROVEN.. .SAFER THAN THE SUN! ADVANTAGES OVER "COFFIN" TYPE BEDS 1) TWICE AS FAST 2) FOAM MATTRESS...NO HARD PLASTIC 3) USE OF LOCKER ROOM WITH JACUZZI & SAUNA 4) SAME PRICE! McHEl .US 804 MILL ST. - McHENRY by Earl Walsh We have heard the question so often, "Why can't Johnnie read?" My question is, "Why can't Johnnie spell?" Our across-the-driveway neighbors, Ben and Molly Beck, sing a new lullaby these days, "Just Molly and me and baby makes three". Arnold Rauen came north, heard about the groundhog seeing its shadow, and headed right back to Florida. Last Wednesday we saw our first robin of the spring. He may have rushed the season. Now, we wonder if ol' red breast will stick around or head back. One of our little helpers, Carole Humann, turned in a copy of this old sign which her son-in-law, Tom Fuchs, unearthed at the Oak Park Hotel: SMORGASBORD All you can eat every day ex­ cept Man., Tues., Wed., Thurs., and Sat. - $1.50. Anyone who goes back for seconds will get their heads broke. Free drinks every Sept. 31. Spendthrift Stittgen-Owner Dear Mr. Walsh, I don't know if you remember me or not. I'm Bea Meath's daughter, Sharon, and I used to babysit your grandkids, Brendon and Aileen (did I get the names, if not the spelling, correct?) when they lived in that huge house on Main Street next to the 'hotel'. I'm my parents' youngest. That was a few years ago and since then I have, among other things, moved to California and have recently gotten married. Actually, I've been married for almost a year. Time does fly! I have a subscription to the Plaindealer which is a gift from my mother and I think your column is great! Your descriptions of McHenry, as it was and is, conjures up a lot of familiar pictures in my mind and the 2,000-mile difference doesn't seem so far! I just read your February 3 column (It takes a little over a week for the Plaindealer to reach me). You mentioned the mill on Borden Street. Excuse the expression, but please let me pick your brain for some memories of when my father, Bill Meath, owned the mill on Crystal Lake and Mill Streets. My dad died when I was very young and I have no recollection of him. But, I just LOVE stories! Incidentally, my mother doesn't know about this letter, so any mention of my father or her in your column will be a surprise to her! Mr. Walsh, let me tell you again that I thoroughly enjoying reading "So I Hear". Please tell Jack that I send a big HELLO! Well, from sunny California (where it's raining buckets), Best regards, Sharon (Meath) Miranda Dear Sharon, That was a nice letter. Glad you enjoy the Plaindealer. You tooted my horn for me, but let me assure you those kind words go to my heart, but not to my head. Your spelling of the names was a bit off, but that's nothing new. Correct names are Brendan and Aleen. Some people say Aileen, but the T was knocked out. The mill on Crystal Lake Road was known as Spencer's Mill for many years. Farmers drove their teams from miles around to bring wheat there for grinding into flour. Buckwheat flour was a specialty and was used to stir up some great pancakes. My brain doesnt click on the year, but you were just a gleam in your father's eye when he was operating the mill.. From sunny Illinois _ rain and snow is predicted, Best regards, SXH. California is doing right well by me this week. A nice, early-bird St. Patrick's Day card and letter comes from La Verne Hromec. She never forgets. For those of you who wouldn't know, La Verne resided in Lakeland Park and served on the City Council. She still follows the going-on around here through the Plaindealer. Florida is also reporting. Everett Thomas sends a clip­ ping from the St. Petersburg Times on Murphy's Law (If anything can go wrong, it will). Very clever, but I wouldn't dare copy it. Everett is looking forward to visiting some of the baseball training camps. Lucky guy! CITY SIGHTS: Francis Wirtz bedecked in a striped bib overalls. There are friends we are especially pleased to meet. Hadn't met Norm Hoym or Frank Cady for some time. They helped make my day. A phone call from my long time friend, Sib Whiting, put frosting on the cake. I like people. hot, Fast & Delicious....Beef Villa for Dinner! "Take Out" or Relax in one of our Cozy Booths. IN A HURRY? CAU AHEAD! 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