PAGE 3-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1972 POET'S CORNER How Can I? "No! I said I want to have a baby by Mr. DelvtDe," exhorts Katrta Sveg (played by Nancy DeWerdt,^Wonder Lake) to a standing and shocked Content Delville (played by Rita Weyland, McHenry). Katrin's visit to the Delville household has "upset the applecart" in the next production of the McHenry Dinner Playhouse. "Marriage-Go-Round", directed by Gerald Pettera, will open Thursday, March 2 at 8 p.m. at the McHenry Country club, and will continue on March 3, 5, 9,10 and 12. New Playhouse Group To Open Again March 2 The second production of the McHenry Dinner Playhouse will be the comedy, "Marriage- Go-Round" by Leslie Stevens. This comedy^centers around a visit by a voluptuous blonde Swedish girl who wants the husband of the Dean of Women of a college to be the father of her baby. The ramifications are many and just as funny. "Marriage-Go-Round" is directed by Gerald Pettera. The cast includes Paul Delville played by Ron Koules of Antioch; Content Delville portrayed by Rita Weyland, McHenry; Katrin Sveg played by Nancy DeWerdt of Wonder Lake, and Ross Barnett played by Dave Cornelia of Woodstock. The "Marriage-Go-Round" opens Thursday, March 2, at 8 p.m. at the McHenry Country club and will continue on the following dates: March 3, 5, 9, 10 and 12. Cost of the meal and play includes tax and tip. Reser vations can be made at 385- 1072. "RESTLESS SPIRIT" y Accept me now oh, tender mother, As I am laid upon thy breast' Enfold me ever '0 so gently For that long eternal rest. Lay me on some lonely hillside Maybe neath some lofty pine. Where the wind will whisper music Thru an ageless span of time. Plant about me stately lilies Fair by far of any field. So that their beauty be abotft me, And their fragance for others yield. Come and visit with me often Linger won't you for a while? So that I might hear your voice in laughter And see the beauty of your smile. V Winter winds will bring my covering A blanket white of drifted snow. And in the spring time, with the blossoms Over me the grass will grow. In the stillness 0f the evening Moonbeams play upon my face. And then the midnight moon in splendor Turns the pattern into lace. So out into the wild blue yonder Will my restless spirit flee, But I will return O gentle mother To be rocked so tenderly. So rock me ever 0, so tender Ease all pain, dear mother earth You are my comfort, now, and forever. You were my destiny, from time of birth. Estelle Harmon Baldwin 1308 North Court Street McHenry, 111. 60050 by Anne Ashley Q. How can I remove oil stains that have penetrated deeply into the concrete floor of my garage? A. Saturate some white flannel in a mixture of equal parts of acetone and amyl acetate, place over the stain, and cover with a slab of con crete or glass. Keep resaturating the cloth until the stain disappears. Q. What is the proper way to cut off excess carpeting? A. Turn the carpet upside down, and use a very sharp knife to sever the cords. As a guide for making a straight cut, keep the knife blade between two parallel filler or warp strands. Q. What can I do when the wax polish on my furniture begins to take on a streaky appearance? A. Very likely it's time to remove that old wax which has become mixed with dirt and has collected on the surface. Mild soap andlukewarm water will usually do the job, but don't let the soap remain on the furniture any length of time. Be sure, also, to polish or rewax the furniture immediately after washing it. Q. How can I clean pans that have become scorched by food adhering to them? A. Sprinkle some baking soda into the pans, let stand for a while, then scour them clean. Q. How can I render fat? A. Cut into pieces, or run through the food chopper. Then melt in your double boiler, and follow by straining through cheesecloth. Q. What can I do about small rag rugs that persist in curling or turning up at the ends or comers? A. Dipping the curling por tions of these rugs into a weak starch solution, after they have been washed, will usually keep them on the straightaway. Q. How can I renovate badly faded corduroy? A. You can dye it tan at little cost with an ounce of per manganate of potash. Dissolve this in a quart of water, add the solution to a vessel of water large enough to hold the cor duroy garments. Before dip ping the garment, test the solution with a piece of paper to determine the right shade. The garment should be dipped wrong side out, and allowed to remain in the solution only a few seconds at a time, until the desired shade is reached. Wring the article out thoroughly, rinse in clear water, and hang in a shady place to dry. Q. What is your "formula" for removing a very tight- fitting ring from the finger? A. It is very seldom that a tight ring cannot be removed after the hand has been held in ice-cold soapsuds for a few minutes. Q. Is there anything that can be done about white fur that has yellowed? A. Sometimes this can be overcome by spraying on a solution of hydrogen peroxide or by brushing with a soft brush. And, sometimes hanging the fur in the sun afterwards will speed up the rebleaching process. CLUB SPEAKER -- Ward Duel, director of Environmental Health in McHenry county, was guest speaker for the meeting of the Business & Professional Women's club, McHenry chapter. Monday evening, at Andre s Steak House. Richmond. His informative talk was on "Pollution". ' y ©#• N©' FABRIC PATCH 3611 W. Elm St. 385-8750 % \ SEW FOR YOUR SELF SPRING FABRICS 20% OFF EVERYTHING Except Patterns, Notions and Sale Items Beautiful Cut Velvets 36" & Now *2.33 Velveteen 36" Reg. $4.29 Now *2.33 Velvets 36" Reg. $4.29 Now *2.33 Bonded Acrylic Flat Folds Reg $4 49 Now '1.69 Polyester & Cotton Knits r« $3 98 Now *1.69 fifi" to R?" ou IU UA SALE FOR ONE WEEK ONLY The Fabric Patch 3611 WEST ELM ST. 385-8750 McHENRY, ILL Saturday, February 26th Is YOUR McHenry County College DAY Your YES Vote Will 'PREVENT: •Dissolution of the McHenry County College District by the State. AND •Payment of higher taxes to out-of-county Junior College Districts to which McHenry County is assigned by the State. SUPPORT: •A Quality Education. •An economical two years of college within easy driving distance. •A wide range of job related courses and programs. •Adult continuing education in arts and crafts, electronics, shop, etc. REMEMBER February 26th - Saturday- Polls Open Noon to 7:00 p.m. VOTE YES IS] Message Provided By McHenry County Educational Foundation all club members. For further information, contact Mrs. Raymond DeWerdt at 653-9317. Members of the Woman's club of Wonder Lake have been busily preparing for their annual spring luncheon and fashion show, to be held at Floyd's Restaurant, Dundee, Tuesday, March 21. Programs are being completed by Mrs. Everth Johanson and Mrs. Donald Miller. Other committee members busy with decorations and tickets are Mrs. Grant Ernst, Mrs. William Johnson, Mrs. Frank llouda, Mrs. Charles Maier and Mrs. Raymond DeWerdt, chairman. Club At Lake Plans Annual Spring Luncheon "Basket of Fashionsa luncheon and fashion show, will be sponsored by the Woman's club of Wonder Lake Tuesday, March 21, at Floyd's restaurant, Rt. 31, Dundee. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m., with a preview of spring and summer fashions presented at l o'clock. The public is welcome, and tickets ma| be purchased from Paracutin, a volcano 200 miles out of Mexico City, is the only known volcano to be watched by man in all stages of growth. An old fashioned idea being rediscovered is that of cutting crisp lettuce into wedges and serving it with a flavorful dressing. Latest in dressings is to thin real mayonnaise with almost any flavorful liquid from chili sauce to yogurt Add seasonings to taste. A well seasoned pourable mayonnaise dressing perfect for lettuce wedges is this one. Shrimp Salad Dressing 1/2 cup very finely chopped cooked shrimp 1/2 cup real mayonnaise 1/4 cup dairy sour cream 1/4 cup tomato juice 1 tablespoon minced onion 1 tablespoon chili sauce 1 teaspoon chopped parsley 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard Dash pepper Mix together shrimp, mayonnaise, sour cream, tomato juice, onion, chili sauce, parsley, lemon juice, garlic salt, paprika, mustard and pepper. Cover and chill. Serve over tossed salad greens. Makes 11/4 cups. HOW'S YOUR HEARING? Elgin, 111. - A free offer of special interest to those who hear but do not understand words has been announced by Beltone. A tiny, non- operating model of the smallest Beltone behind-the ear aid ever made will be given absolutely freetoany- one answering this adver tisement. Try it to see how it is worn in the privacy of your own home without cost or obligation of any kind. It's yours to keep, free. It weighs less than a third of an ounce, and it's all at ear level in one unit. No wires lead from body to head. These models are free, so we suggest you write for yours now. Again, we re peat, there is no cost, and certainly no obligation. Call 742-6616 for information or write Beltone Valley Hear ing Aid Service, 168 East Chicago St., Elgin, 111.60120 (Adv.) BROOK WOOD GARDEN CENTER 4505 W. Rte. 120 McHenry, 111. - (Across From Foremost Liquor) PH. 385-4949 Present This Coupon For Free Guppy! Good now thru Sun. Feb. 27 TROPICAL FISH $P£C\*U n°°o« Any Bird Feeder $coo 3 off Any Fireplace Bellow -Also- • Flcwering Plants • Other Gifts For Hospital Patients Editor's Note: Although the following poem was not submitted for publication, it came to our attention. We feel old timers may well have happy memories of their own childhood as they read it. REMEMBERING We can't help but think as we're growing old Of when we were young and I didn't feel the cold; We were so happy to see the snow It meant to "flip" bobs we'd be able to go, To slide our small hill gave us such a thrill, Our bones didn't break when we had a spill. No coach to teach us, but we had fun Playing "Crack the Whip" and "Run Sheep Run", No costly equipment was needed to play And we carried a lunch box to school each day; Though not in grand style, we made our way In a world that seemed better than it is today. by Mayme Buss BUTTERFLY - FLUTTER-by Flutter, flutter, on gossamer wings, Such delicate, lovely, colorful things. Flutter here and flutter there, Past my watchful, wondering stare. I wonder, but can't reason why, We call you Butterfly instead of Flutterby. By Maureen M.J. Frantz