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sr.,; srji Thursday, April 1& 1952 m i THE McHENRY PL AINDEALER .V; j' a' jii'* » * >*.. .* *-* nvv ^ • - •«» . j «< p>"5ic « I, ' . *•* ' ^ r /• .. ^ -v V'^lf I I V11 1 • ? I * l i !• • ^ ' TV - ; I IAI. I 1*1 ' • • , ^ -----n i •„ • it 1 ' * ' Traditional Easter Parade/ Other Customs Date Back To Early Days J!^y t b h e *oa'V< T11 wondering | If they performed i»w the Eaater Bunny can lay' jRRily colored ®SS» In a nest--as birds da Chances ar« that yon didn't know the traditional Eaater parade began in Rome--over 1,600 j*ars ago. And (be truthful now!) how do . you account for the fact that Easter Sunday is April IS this year--when it was observed on March 23 in 1951? „Probably you're as puzzled as ^oungsterB everywhere, about why we do the things we do at Eastertime. But in one form or another. CBr modern Easter customs have 'been practiced for centuries. Even the sending of warm-hearted greetings on Easter cards, which originally were carefully handtattered on Easter eggs colored with herbs. Easter itself was named after * ^Bo8tre, the Anglo-Saxon goddess- Si spring, who was especially fond of children. To delight and . gain their friendship more easily, ; legends declare she long ago transformed a beautiful pet bird into Mr. Hippety Hop--our fun- . loving Easter Bunny! All of us, of course, like to step (it in new clothes at Easter. It's a custom That springs from the universal desire to "spruce up" at _.?% time when all nature is blooming with new life. Historically, however, the modern Easter parade began early in the 4th century A. I)., when Roman Emperor Constantine decreed his entire court must wear their finest new robes to honor the Feast of Christ's Resurrection. In recent years, it seems, the adventurous Huck Finn has been *t^e only boy to successfully rebel ^against this imperial edict. Constantine'a next step, as the first ruler to accept Christianity, was to summon the Council of Nlcaea in 325. There it was decided Easter should always fall on the Sunday following the first full moon after March 21, the first day of spring. This formula, adopted by the church, explains why Easter may arrive anywhere ,^from March 22 to April 25. With each passing century, Ifiaster customs have changed remarkably. Some havfe disappeared completely. While others--especially those for children--are still lrldely enjoyed each year. v ^ Medieval churches in many Buropean countries, for example, 'enlivened their services with an "egg-throwing" ritual. Choral groups sang their hymns on Eas- Sunday, while tossing colored ^fggs back and forth. In one country, Poland, children floated painted eggshells down rivers, to Carry Easter greetings to mythical Mices living underground. German maidens once went at mnrise to dip "Easter water" ( ftrom river banks to bathe in. It Was believed they would be blessed with beauty throughout the this ceremony without Uttering a word- Easter In 18th century England was celebrated by young and old alike in a light-hearted, almost boisterous, manner. Free shaves were offered in the churchyard by village barbers to those attending Easter services. Villages sunk a ceremonial shield in the Thames river and then attempted to break lances against it while standing afloat in oarless boat*--to pfoye their athletic prowess. Young English swains carried plush, beribboned chairs around to win kisses from each girl they could hoist overhead three times. As for small-fry, the boys bodly darted about on Easter Sunday stealing buckles off the shoes of their feminine playmates, who retaliated by snatching the boys' capa. Afterwards, it was customary to redeem the captured items with candy or toys. Because of these Eastertime shenanigans, church attendance dropped off alarmingly. English parsons complained and scolded their congregations in no uncertain terms. And eventually the traditional dignity of this reverent holiday was restored. In France and Belgium. eVen today, church bells are silent during Holy Week. Parents explain they have flown off to get the Pope's blessing and will return with gifts for everyone. Then on Easter morning, as their children anxiously scan the skies, mom and dad secretly scatter bon-bons and colored eggs around the house. Dutch boys and girls dance in the market place on Easter Eve, then march through the streets with lighted Chinese lanterns bobbing on sticks. House-to-house song fests are held during Easter week by the young people of Whales. Grown-ups reward their entertainment with "coppers of 1 commutation" and sweets. | Here in America, one of our I moat popular Easter Customs-- dyeing hardboiled eggs--has been traced back to early Dutch settlers in New York and Pennsylvania. Actually, it began when early Christians, hiding from persecution in the catacombs of Rome, stained their Easter eggs a deep red to symbolise the blood of Christ Throughout the Christian era painted eggs have been frequently used to denote the Resurrection. Colored eggs inscribed with good wishes were the traditional Easter greetings of Europe for many centuries. But they proved impractical to send long distances. Around 1850 the people of Germany began sending Easter cards in their place. These first Easter greeting cards were designed with religious scenes, and bore Biblical quotations instead of verses. Gradually flowers were introduced. Then came the familiar chicks, bunnies, and ducklings--to the delight of children everywhere. Ttaua the modern Easter card, with sentiments warm and personal, was born just 100 short years ago. County Students 1* College Choir Program DeKalb, 111.--April 1, 1952--On Tuesday evening, April 8, the College Choir of Northern Illinois State Teachers college presented a choral program assisted by the college orchestra. Featured on the concert was the Bach Magnificat, a choral work often considered to be Bach's most brilliant and rhythmic work. It is composed of numerous choruses, solos and ensembles. Student soloiBts in the Magnificat were Anne Hemenway of Steward. Jean Stewart of Dundee, Eugene Anthony of Marengo and Dolores Guild, Wheaton. The same program is to be presented on April 16 in the First Congregational church of Moline. A decibel is a unit for measuring sound. STATE MAPLE SUQAR PRODUCTION LIMITED BUT HIGH QUALITY The quantity of maple syrup produced in Illinois is limited, but its quality ranks with the best in the nation. J. N. Spaeth, head of the department of forestry, Illinois College of Agriculture, says only about 2.2 percent of the trees in Illinois woodlands are sugar maples. But the several thousand gallons of syrup produced each year in Illinois make up most of the 100 percent-pure maple syrup consumed In the state. Much of the syrup sold in Illinois is not 100 percent pure.' This-J syrup, commonly 15 percent maple j and 85 percent cane, is imported, from other "sugar bush" states. ! Spaeth sttys that syrup pro- j duction in Illinois could be boost- ) ed by fuller use of sugar maples already standing In farm woodlots. Then, too, since maples seed abundantly, their actual number could be increased by favoring their growth and reproduction and by holding back other varieties in the same stand. Even though the number of sugar maples is limited, producing maple syrup in Illinois today is a profitable off-season business. The profits vary with each operation, but Spaeth reports that even in 1947 figures from twenty farms showed an average hourly labor return per man of $2 .OS, after deducting all costs and equipment depreciation. The most efficient operation netted $3.78 an hour for each man! The requirements for profitable operations vary too. In general, though, Spaeth says a farmer should have at least 500, and preferably 1,000 sugar maples in his woodlot For satisfactory operation, one out of every four trees in the lot should be maples. The cost? According to Spaeth, an investment of about $2,000 is required for operations cm a pro fitable scale. anHKOHP«psp«asiiP9isjHPPi9i DOCTOR ISSUES . iirtER OF APPEAL IN SEAL CAMPAIGN The following letter of appeal to the residents of McHenry county in behalf of the Easter Seal campaign was written by Dr. John R. Tambone, a volunteer worker for the cause. Each year Americans everywhere are urged to use Easter Seals to help crippled children and adults. And each year citizens in McHenry county have responded generously to the appeal. As a volunteer worker who has assisted in many Easter Seal activities and who has seen Easter Seals at work for crippled children, I often wonder, however, if contributors to fee drive really know to what' extent they help crippled children when they send contributions -to their local Easter Seal society. , ;, . Any crippled child is eligible for help from the McHenry County Association for th^ptS^lppled, the Easter Seal society in our community. Children with heart, eye speech and hearing defects, cerebral palsy and any other crippling conditions are being referred to the society by doctors,' and other individuals every da/. Our society, is one of about 2,000 societies banded together throughout the United States in a federaUon known as the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Of all funds raised by odr "SPEEDY" h, McHENRY GARAGE I r N& "*<*fOONT NEED AN* SPttOOMtP? J STARTS OANKIN6 AT X MX WHEEL* SHIMMY, AMD AT SO IT OOMNT BOTHER MK B6CAu6E MY CAR WONT CO THAT FAST eH* juOdt rr* ALL HUA.T. ME talked me into iwp»M MV CAf9 10 A6AIN) HICK MILLED MHIiNRYGMtME SUCH A REASONABLE PRICE X FIND t CAN WELL AFFORD TMfe FINES rrb CkmOSo)TvisS ME TwO % WILLYS-OVERLAND SALES 604 FRONT STREET USED CAR BARGAINS PHONE 403 t i l l it . 1950 Willys Station Wagon, overdrive, 195l WiHys Pick-up,* wheel drive With heater, heater, radio. • • 1948 Universal Jeep, heater, & aluminum top. 1950 Ford panel truck, Model F-l with heater. lowest priced in Hs fieMI TkU beautiful. Mw ChavfiM StyMIn* 0* Un i llto i*ofiy Ch»wl«* MMt-ttA W Um Mw My ttnnrtWl MM la IH Mil ICwIiiiiMtiw •# tlun4m4 Mripawnf mm UlMtrmtmd it M w--H+Uttr aMtartef. Whif tidltrmU Mgp af wkn trmilmkh.t chapter during the Eaeter Seal campaign, 91.7 per cent will be kept in our country and state to develop and expand the services to the many crippled children in this area. The remaining percentage finances the national program of education, research and direct services on a nationwide scale. The happiness and the hope p r o v i d e d c r i p p l e d c h i l d r e n , through EasteT Seal funds cannot be explained in a letter such as this. I can only say that the sight of Easter Seals at work 1b heartwarming, that through the eyes of a volunteer who has been backstage, the Easter Seal campaign Is indeted a worthy one. John R. Tambone, \ ' CRtRCH MONTH In recognition of a church at tendance campaign which the Junior Chamber of Commerce will carry on throughout Illinoife during the entire month. Governor Adla' E. Stevenson has proclaimed April as "Come To Church Month." Thtc movement to promote a return to religion is a part of the Jaycee Freedom Flame program. "It is fitting that April, the month tha* brings Easter with its message o eternal hope and undying faith should ba devoted to a movemen so worthy,"the Governor.s procle mation said. PrRLlC AID A slight increase in public aid rolls during January, bringing the total number of persons to 272,764 has been reported by the Illinois Public Aid Commission. The increase is attributed to seasonal conditions and curtailment of outd o o r employment, particulary downstate. Total assistance payments for the month dropped slightly to $11,362,166. but were 6.2 per cent above January 19511 One twentieth of the world's population lives south .of the quator. STA&SEN 15 conrti "One of my objective* is to bring about for the Republican party a victory like the Hebron Oreen Qlants brought to McHenry county," said Harold E. Stasseu, candidate for President of the United States Thursday morning at the Woodstock Court House. The six-foot, 44-year-old, blond candidate, wearing a gray business suit, made a 30-minute stop-over in Woodstock on his way to Belvidere and Rockford. Stassen had been campaigning through Wisconsin last week. *vi:$ Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi, Cuba is touched by Ike AtlMtH Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico aad the Caribbean Sea. Lassen Volcano in northern California is the only active volcano in the U.S. ; GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER AT THE Wonder Lake Gospel Church (Nonesecterian) PRANK W. ANDERSON, Pastor Communion Service - Good Friday AT 8:00 P. M. EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES 10:00 A. M. - Sunday Bible School --r » SPECIAL PROGRAM T 11:00 A. M. - Morning Worship Serried Sermon Topic: "RISEN AS HE SAID/' Guest Singers: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stonelake 7:45 - Evening Service -- A Program of Easter, Music -- Male Chorus -- Trio -- Duets '.W• r--r ', i NATIONALLY AMRgfe Unbreakable ALUMINUM • CUT FAJVULY SIB • COOL, SMI U1I NANOUL • MO • UP • HfATSM% MSim-- HOtOS MAT IMmL • CASY TO CUAM. •J"- W.M - fit; ON OUK O-SO-SY PLAN HE IS RISEN!" "HE LIVES!" A Welcome To All! 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