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Ftfe Til /ff, -*3«k ^ 5> * ••> , ^ .^•>r«ifc; • ;>:.>.'.-v-; ^ t .-V1-?,.-• ',5*..',", *;, i « »»U McCullom Lake On Parade s ' By "Yardstick" ' Greetings, folks! Spring has finally come to "McCullom Lake. Everyone was busy this past week getting their grounds, in order for their Victory gardens. Many of the folks are "going in for chicken raising to help out in the present meat shortage. ^ Frgm our observation the summer folks are finding it more difficult to come out for the weekends to get their cottages in order for occupancy due to the gasoline shortage. News of Our 8ttTkww S 1/c Stephan Huska was pleasantly surprised when his ship docked at Guadalcanal the latter part of January and by chance he met Pfc. William Bacon of the U. S. Marines, whose home town is McHenry. We just know that the boys painted that spot on the face of our globe a deep crimson that day. ^ A. M. M. 2/c George Reid reports good hunting on the^ Atlantic. Give 'em hell, George. S 1/c Maurice Femstrom has received a medical discharge after twot and a half years service aboard a destroyer in the Pacific. Welcome home, sailor. • S 1/c Robert Sales is now in * r ' ** CLARENCES SHOP JOHNSBURG Place orders now for Bird Houses, Lawn Furniture, Trellises, Window Boxes, etc. Also have full line of leather goods, market and wash baskets, barn brooms, etc." \ - • viCLAftENC^PSMITlii •- Route 1, McHenry, 111- ' - 0^. ; - POR TASTY FOOBS TRY * EVA'S RESTAURANT RIVERSIDE DRIVE • • \ "• . V Will Cater to Card Parties and B&nquets Italian Dinners on Short Notice " IfTRICTLY HOM?E COOKING OPEN EOR BUSINESS ON APRIL 1 RUGGED BABY CHICKS ' v * • We have established breeding factors in our Baby Chides that insure, ruggedness, livability, body gixe, rapid feathering and minimum broodness. Rugged baby chicks from us cost no more tim»? common varieties elsewhere. HcflEHBY CO. FARMERS CO-OP, USSf Phone 29 >West McHenry 1:30 At Gaulke's Sale Barn--Route 47--Woodstock, Illinois Charles Leonard, Auctioneer SO HEAfi OF DAIRY COWS, EITHER CLOSE SPRINGERS OR FRESH WITH CALF BY SIDE. DAIRY HEIFERS Y CALVES * STOCK BULLS HORSES ' BEEF CATTLE SHEEP - AND HOGS I - YOU CAN BUY YOU CAN SELL ' V ALL CONSIGNORS PAID CASH DAY AFTER SALE Call Woodstock 572 or 499 if you have livestock to consign » All consignors make arrangements to get your livestock fan. either the day before the sale or bring same morning of sale. V Terms: ' at per cent Sown, monthly installments. ...1 to 16 months time at % of 1 per cent interest. & Woodstock Commission Sales Company WilLIAM E. GAULKE, Owner Phone 572 Brooklyn awaiting reassignment. A has inadf several trips across "the Atlantic serving as gunner aboard the SS. Endicott. S 1/c Michael Schmitt now stationed at Guam, finds it hard to concentrate on his work. His camp has been invaded by many Hollywood celebrities who are there to entertain the boys. Among them were Henry Fonda, Tommy Riggs, Gene Tunney, Mickey Cochrane, Dennis Day, and no less than twenty gdrgeous blondes. Now we can readily understand why Mickey finds it so hard to control his blood pressure. Oh, for the life of a sailor! Sgt. Robert Doran, our New Guinea hero, now stationed at Fort Sheridan, spent his weekend leave under his newly acquired "chug buggy." It took him but one day to discover that the tank was entpty, and that was the reason the dam thing would not run. What can yoii expect from a guy with JeftTy on his mind? When We say Jerry we mean his lovely wife, Y 1/c Jerry Doran, iiow on duty in Washington, D. C. News In General A special meeting of block captaing of the McCullom Lake Community club was held at the home of the club's president, F. W. Bailey. Definite plans were made for an extensive road improvement program. A proposition was made and adopted to widen and resurface all roads throughout Knollwood. In spite of the fact that numerous ' temporary repairs have been made the roads are still in a deplorable condition. The McCullom Lake Community club has finally decided to take the .proverbial bull by the horns and remedy this condition and give the peo- ! pie who own property- here roads j as smooth , and permanent as the streets in the big cities. The benefits derived through increase in I property values will more than com- | pensate each property owner for the i small contribution he will be asked ; to make to cover the expense of this I improvement. President Bailey will | have several contractors bid on this I project and will award the job to the lowest bidder. We are sure that we 'voice the sentiments of all property I owners here when we say that we hope that this proposed project will i be the beginning of the end of all ; the empty road improvement talk of 'the past. \ • We are indeed happy to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Adam Brand as permanet residents to our community. Mr. Brand enjoyed' a preview of his new home with his son, Billy, and his two sons-in-law, Les Zastrow, whose illustrious father is mayor of Genoa City, and Vern Kelly and his lovely daughter, Barbara. We also wisjh to extend neighborly greetings to Mr. and Mrs. August Christmann,- their son, August, Jr., and daughters, Katherine and Margaret. The Christmanns purchased the Delahenty cottage. Last, but not least, a friendly welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eckhardt, new owners of the Halversen cottage. Incidentally all the above have acquired membership in the McCullom Lake Community club* Asram ^e say, .welcome to McCullom Lake folks, the best place on earth. Leo Sales is now employed on a construction projest at Huntley, 111. Latest reports on A1 Horn's condition indicate a rapid improvement. It's hard "on his beautiful blonde nurse to . chauffeur his wheel' chair up and down the %long corridors of St. Luke's hospital, but we are sure she don't mind it one- bit if it makes A1 happy. "The Unholy Seven" met again at Mac's last Wednesday evening aftd, in spite of the fact that Mr. Doolih was pinch hitting for George Baumbeck, who was busily engaged modeling Lilly" Dache creations for the Easter parade, Peter Kaminski went home richer by eleven cents. ,. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Larson spent* Saturday in Chicago, celebrating the fiftieth birthday anniversary of Oscar Anderson. There are rumors that Herman Jahnke's »rt exhibition will h* enhanced by an additional display of Petty girl pictures in the near future. Something to look forward to. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lenard were out last Friday planting fruit trees and we are almost sure that one was an apple tree. The McCullom Lake Ladies' Pinocle club met at the home of Mrs. Leo Sales' Tuesday and, after a very pleasant afternoon of card playing, I they enjoyed the delicious refresh - ments served by their gracious hostess. Among 'those present were Mrs. Lee Larson, Mrs. Syd. Smith, Mrs. Geo. Gorenson, Mrs. George Sqheubert, Mrs. Kane, Mrs. Harry Lock and Mrs. Jean McDonald. Reports of numerous dog thefts have reached us_ this past week. Only in one case in particular is the identity, of 'the dog thief known. Mrs. Joseph Schaeffer's toy fox terrier, "Mitzi," has been stolen from her fronj; yard. Fortunately, a neighbor witnessed the theft and made note of the car license, number. Through police channels Mrs. Schaeffer learned the owner's name and will grant him a few more days before prosecuting the thitef. In our estimation no penalty is' too severe for such individuals. Among the folks who spent the weekend at iheir cottages were Mr. and Mh. W. L. Wortman, Mr. ^nd Mrs. Theo Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Schultz, Mrs. Arthur Olson and Angel Karen, Mr. and Mrs. Art Thompson, John Pardell and son, John, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Mat Duncel, Mr. and Mrrf. Max Kolin and daughter, Doris, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kolin. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schaeffer had as guest Sunday Miss Nancy Hagan of Chicago. Mr. and M^js. Michael Schmitt have as guests Mr. and Mrs. John Glaser, Clara's parents, who are here to welcome Wave Jean "Toots" Schmitt home when she arrives to enjoy her long-awaited leave from her duties at Washington, D. C. Sorry to hear that our good neighbor, Mr. Reiter, is seriously ill at his home here. Little Sandra Lock has alsi been confined to her bed for. the fiast two woka. Our best wishes for a apeedy recovery. Happy BfartMay Tn Jimmy Sales, his twelfth, on Ifarch 22. • Judy Struck, her Npventh, m March 27. <v > Do You Know Tkit--;-- Ed. Doran will not associate wi& anyone patronizing taverns? Pete Kaminski spent the weekend shopping for an accordian? The "Blue Gills" were mugged last Sunday? George Kiddelsen has fully recovered from his recent illness? George Krickl is now a chicken fancier? Oscar Nelson wore Bill Bailey's hat for a week before he discovered the mistake? Thanka, Otter! . . . ADIOS. 11 Hl-Hi »»»•! I 1 1 'l 'H"> Ntwi Front Wonder Lake " (By Delia Cheney)' ^ Dear 'Reader: :,y; , Happy biKhctay was sung to Leslie Bergdahl, March 24 on his sixth birthday. Leslie's friends hurried over early in the morning to help him celebrate, at a luncheoh provided (by his mother. Lynn Cheney woke up sorrowful and dissappointed because his throat prevented him from going, however, he sent his brother, > Dan who returned with favors of 'Bunny Candles and Easter candies and birthday cake, enough to delight the heart of even a sick, disappointed little boy. We have some news this week about some of our service men, whom we are always glad to hear about. Pvt. Walter Powers and his wife and two children come to Jjay aurevoir arid not for long, f|| * hope, to his wife's mother and dad, Mr. and Mrs. Druml. Walter will return to Camp Lee and then he expects to go overseas. Nelson -Cristy came home from boot training at Memphis a fullfledged Second Class Seaman. There's a new "air" about these young fellows in uniform, but" to "Mom" Cristy he's still just her boy. A pitter-patter of baby feet met Uncle Nelson when he returned as Geraldine Cristy age was visiting with her grandparents. ^ith a chug-chug and a final ugh, First Lieutenant Dick Van Bampus, his wife and daughter, Linda, made the last lap to Wonder Lake from Washington to visit with his folks on- a twenty-one day leave. When this war is over, we'll have to get Dick to tell us some, of his experiences when his parachute was ripped in landing over Holland. No time to get out that needle "and thread while floating through the air. L^t's mention some daughters for a change. Mr. and Mrs. Pavlik welcomed Easter and the school vacation that brought their daughter home for a visit from college. Grandma" Heilman forgot • about scoldings and was proud when Joan was "Confirmed." Lee JBurt caused her mother a few "quolius" when she was home with a sore throat and fever. Mrs. Howorka was a pretty, prputl "mama" when she listened to her daughter's fine mellow voice on the stage of the McHenry high school auditori^p?,",,,'* The Yobth's Community club held their "Open Empty House" Friday and were inspired to give a dance in the very near future. A meeting was decided upon to discuss the plans. Cake and milk was served and that particular white cake was delicious,; but next time, ftelores. please . put that baking soda in at the right time, "those small tumps #ere awful potent. The scrap paper drive is on fast and {furious at the Harrison school Pat 8ullivun never thought ht d ate the day little Pht would lalk him into being chauffeur for a bunch of scrap paper, but he < did. Mrs. Wm. Wright had to give that sweet little baby his bottle a half hour earlier, which didn't make him angry, so she could get Betty Jo and Billy olf to school with' all their scrap paper. We' would like to fay, "Glad to hear you're back," to another Mrs. Wright who has just returned Worn the hospital. The sun was shining, but it was sure gloomy around Mr. Wright in the store, until you came ba<& and dispelled that dark cloud. Attention---Outside baseball teams, the Wonder Lake Baseball team would like a practice game with some other team, league or otherwise. We'd like to end our column this weiek with a cordial invitation to attend the Easter Services of the Wonder Lake Lutheran church at 3:00 p.m. The St. John's church choir of Woodstock will be out to sing some of our favorite Easter choruses and Rev. Pfoltenhauer will deliver a special Easter message. Come and; give thanks on this ha^y deeasiflilivj'^ Blaek light !'> After the war, you'll have no troi^ ble seeing, your theater program or restaurant menu--they will glow at you in bright, standout lights. The days of fumbling with cigarette lighters to read the playbill, or to find out about the crepe suzette at a night club while the floor show is in progress, definitely are past, electrical manufacturers assert. "Black light" or allied processes must be credited for the change. Luminescent papers activated by black light or other means to glow in the dark so that reading is possible at very close range will be available for use in the postwar era for wallpapers, record cards, books, displays, posters, billboards, greeting cards, package labels, signs*' programs and menus. \t the moment, luminescent papers are being used for aeronautical charts and w^r maps--but after V-day it will be used to make life pleasanter and simpler. Plasticize Porkers Traditional hog - scalding to remove the hair in butchering may soon be "out," replaced by a new scientific method. In the new process porkers are plasticized and peeled. The dead hog is submerged in a tank ,of liquid plastic, then pulled out coated with the sticky stuff. When properly cooled, the plastic is stripped off, taking all the hair with it. The process is quick, clean, thorough and economical. The plastic used is a resin chemical. After being used on. one hog it is remelted and used again and again. Bristles, whiskers, stubble and hairs are removed from the liquid before it is reused. They are just as suitable for commercial uses as if they had been removed by the old scalding-scraping method. Farm fmfkttnga have • prsgent •ahw.of about 10 and a half bfflioo dollars, with the ithwirily to WFA figures, expenditure or* for proper mainreplacement amounting m about ft par cent er some half a billion dollara. Clean Vase ^ " WWhen a vaae. becomes rfoudy after* holding flowers shred up a piece of newspaper and stuff the shreds into the vase with hot, soapy water containing a little rtmmonia. Swish this around, let stand, then swish some more. ^PoUqw this treatment by rinsing, an3f, if possible, let dry on a- rack upside down in a warm place. Otherwise dry inside wHh a soft cloth, if the vase has a large enough opening. rfa'STSSS" quart* • - h. • • \»:i«t*ei Sera* • The buflt of the serap consume*! by the steal industry--as much a* .80 Mr -cent--comes as a by-product-, of its own operations. Steel ingot#' are cropped before rolHng into ished products, and that makes scrap. When rolled products ai# cropped, sheared or trimmed, that niakes more s?rap. Old rolling mill rolls wear out, and they becomcf scrap, and so on. Forty per cenl ot the scrap consumed is purchases through scrap dealers and brokers# Tb# steel industry is by far largest ouyer of the scrap coll Tom ind»»«trv. and homea. Bead the Want Ads •>* • HHH x ^ .... . "irteHENRY.;^ ' . ( -4 Clipping Clover. Where sweet clover ripens unevenly and grows so rank you have trouble with it, try raising the cutter bar of your, mower with wood or metal runners under either end so it can be used to clip sweet clover back in June, about nine inches high. Milk Production The 25,MM00 cows on farms eacb produced an average of 2,141 qbatts of in 1943. In addition to the 29,083,000,000 quarts consumed ss fluid milk and cream, U. S. milk was used for making 1,673,110,000 pounds of creamery butter, 772,372,- •000 pounds of cheddar cheese, 411,- 144,0Q0 gallons of ice cream, and substantial amounts of other dairy product. U. S. IMS farm cash milk incomc totaled $2,804,000,000. ' E. Elm St., McHenry v Phone McHenry 424 . j * 24m-lH Otnt SERVICE : SPECIALIZING IN FARM TRACTOR TIRES _ " AND TRUCK TIRES GOODYEAR TIRES AND TUBE8 - --^-- GOODYEAR BATTERIES -- .r- y-- Keeping Your Car Running - - IS VITAL If you're doing any kind of a wartime job--if yon transport any kind of wartime materials--if yon must have auto transportation because of health or handicap. "We're co-operating with you in every effort to keep your car on the road, with our excellent auto repair Slid tire repair service. Drive right in for a checkup --don't wait for something to go wrong; preventative car care can avoid oostly repairs easily . . . inexpensively. ... , • . CENTRAL GARAGE FRED J. SMITH, Prop. ..... Phone 200-J v Towinf lohnsburg A-i* In addition to our regular menu, we •• are how serving all types of Chinese :: and Cantonese Jood--prepared to meet | the most discriminating appetite, by Chef Louie Yung, formerly of the Crystal Lodge. , Spring Sale We .have a large supply of Bulk Garden Seeds for your Victory Garden. Also Lawn Grass Seed, Fertilizers, Insecticides, Garden Tools and Wheelbarrows to make your work easier. X SALAD MM SH DINNERWARESET "Attractive Floral dec* oration, semi-poroelain. A set you'll be proud to own. Artierican made. WAIHWnU ^ x Only Popular *is«, 11 inch . diameter, - bowl, coit* . wi^Ufolk an* C00RK la ; M. Ortly .. Bcatrtifnlly ^ dMiglMd Pottery Cookie Jar, ; lYi x 8 iadkea, v with Irak dcco ratios voder hi|h HA POT 4 cup capacity, glased china. Aaaertad •tyle* and color*. 1 quart capacity. Fit* in refrigerator (or (toeing water, and juices. Crystal (IfM. >, RBMSBtftOR St ,6 Pi«eea 39c Clear crystal glass. 2 only 4x4 and 11 only 4x8 inch Jera, complete with • covers. SISL FirpAH Only 33c Made of heavy stamped steel, natural finish. 8% in. dia. <• Heavy stecj kaii " V Wm. H. Althoff Hdwe Cot Route 31 and Main St., West McHenry "V