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-^-6- PAGE 17 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, APRI 3, 1974 Report Dog Deaths From Strychnine Poisoning CABLE CAR Photo by Father Haiuier Many Attractions Greet San, Francisco Visitors ;• by Father Wm-. 0. Hanner The visitor to San Francisco can take his pick of many items on the vacation menu. Out in the bay stands Alcatraz. All night long its lighthouse winks away at you. When we took the harbor ^ruise we passed near it-a few hundred feet away. There the rock loomed looking haunted and disheveled after the Indian invasion of recent months. Everything on the Island must have been set afire-the charred and burned buildings, the smudges of smoke still plainly seen. Or the Golden Gate Bridge bee kens. It is a marvel of interest to any visitor. We crossed it three times, over and back. High it rears its red steel towers, low beneath it the current swirls as the tides ebb and flow. You realize you are seeing quite a sight. Again you might go out to the Fisherman's Wharf area. Every tourist visits this spot. We went but not to see the wharf particularly. It was there. We saw the old sailing ship-we had lunch-we smelled the fish. What really called us, however, was rehabilitation of this entire area. It has been restored and the shops and restaurants that flourish there bring trade and interest, business men, tourists, shopkeepers and architects. We did the shops, had lunches, saw movies and shopped. The last Sunday we were in town was a clear, clean, beautiful day. Small local or family bands were out. They specialized in rock and roll, mountain music wierd instruments, one man bands, classical voice or what have you. It was carnival time that Sunday afternoon with natives and tourists all mixed up. A trip no one should miss goes by sightseeing bus to Twin Peaks, where within the city you are high enough to look out across the metropolis. One of the hilliest cities of our nation, San Francisco presents a panarama of hills and water, streets marching up and down, houses perched or hanging on the hills. Off in the distance hung the morning fog dissolving under the climbing sun. Near Golden Gate bridge lies the Presidio. This is one of America'soldest military reservations. Here are nearly 1,500 acres. The Officers club dates from Spanish days. Golden Gate park, entirely made bv man (no natural wonders) draws visitors and San Franciscans. Here are art galleries, drives, a Japanese tea garden. It spreads over 1,000 acres. It is a case of hills everywhere. One street, Lombard, a one-way, is at an angle of 46 degrees. It is stairs, a series of gardened "S" curves. It is known as the most crooked short street in the world. Maybe. Don't miss Muir Woods. Here the giant sequoia grow to 240 feet. Fire resistent, they have stood here for centuries. Once this great tree covered much of the west, today it survives only on the Pacific Coast, where the rain and heavy fogs which lie in vallies make just the right conditions for growth. The wood contains its own insecticides and this also helps toward age. John Muir, whose name the park carries, was one of the most valued citizens our nation has ever produced. He was a conservationist, naturalist and writer. We own to him the saving of places like Yellowstone Park. Muir Woods was established by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1908 by proclamation. The San Francisco traction system is something else again. You can get about by bus, street car, subway, great bridges and the cable cars, relics of a bygone day that still serve the populace and visitors well. One of the most fun things you can do is ride the cable cars up and down hills, speed at the top rate, 9 miles per hour. Fares on this whole transportation system are 25 cents, no charge for tranfers and 5 cents if you have your Medicare card. Hurrah for San Francisco-it has one inexpensive item in its bargain basement, the city transportation system. Ferries still ply the bay but there are very few and they are owned and operated by the Golden Gate bridge. Subways to Oakland are under construction and soon you can travel beneath the bay. Don't forget Nob Hill with its two GREAT hotels, Grace cathedral and the lone last ancient great residence now a private dub. You haven't seen the USA 'til you have seen San Francisco. It has Just been brought to the attention of the McHenry County department of Health. that several McHenry county dogs have recently died due to strychnine poisoning. The poisonings have occurred in various areas of the county including areas around Cary and McHenry, which may indicate that persons have been using strychnine to destroy rats in their area. Strychnine is a very dangerous poison to human beings as well as to animals. The symptoms are basically die same for humans as for animals and with sufficient dosage death occurs rather suddenly. The early sumptoms of strychnine poisoning include a general uneasiness, nervousness, restlessness, anxiety, twitching of the muscles and stiffness of the neck. If the dose is large eiough, the twitching increases and develops into spasms with sudden contractions of all the voluntary muscles in the body. The most common form of strychnine used is trychnine sulfate in a pill form or powder form which is hidden in prepared meats such as hot dogs or weiners and set out in the area frequented by the animals attemoting to be destroyed. The McHenry County Department of Health advises ah parents of small children to exercise extreme caution to make sure that such foods are not present in children's play areas. Pet owners are also advised to keep their animals under their control and away from areas where persons may have been attempting to poison rats. THE "SOUND ALLIANCE' Two kinds of men do not understand women ~ bachelors and husbands. Deaths ELIZABETH K. TRAINER Mrs. Elizabeth K. (Babe) Trainer, nee Bauer, 75, of 523 Ash street, Waukegan, died March 29 in the Waukegan Pavilion Nursing home. She was born in Spring Grove, March 4, 1899, and had been a resident of Waukegan for 55 years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception church and retired from E.S.O. in 1962. Among her survivors are two sons, Louis Meade and Wes Trainer, Waukegan; three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Doris M e a d e ) C h r i s t i a n s e n , Clearwater, Fla., Mrs. Thomas (Nancy) Dunn, Toms River, N.J., and Mrs. Joyce Waugh, Nassau, Bahama Islands; a brother, Everett Bauer, Clearwater, Fla.; a sister, Isabelle Laitinen, Fitchberg, Mass.; fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A brother, Louis Bauer, preceded her in death in 1964. The body rested at the Peterson Funeral home in Waukegan until Monday morning when Mass was- offered at 9:30 in Immaculate Conception church with burial in St, Peter's cemetery, Spring Grove. Memorial may be made to a favorite charity. THEODORE O. SEIFERT Theodore O. Seifert, 62, of 1705 N. North avenue, McHenry, died March 27 in McHenry hospital. Mr. Seifert was born in spurgeons < 0% First Time At Spurgeon's Sleepwear Designed lust For Juniors Permanent Press Gowns in Shorty or Long gowns. 50% Polyester, 50% Cotton in dainty checks of Pink or Blue. Styled with tie-back at the waist and puff sleeves. SHORTY CQfi GOWN 0 LONG GOWN 3® SIZES 7-9-11 A Sleep or Lounging Ensemble in light weight Nylon with a floral embroidered yoke. Choose from Orchid or Sunshine Yellow LONG COO WltHING 000 GOWN ™ "»T •» m \ / MARKET PLACE SHOPPING CENTER 4400 W. Rte. 120 McHeniy STORE HOURS: * Mon.-Fri. 8:30-8:30 Saturday 8:30 - 6:00 Sunday 10:00 - 5:00 Chicago Nov., 18, 1911, son of William and Minnie (Jonas) Seifert. He had resided in this area for fifteen years. The deceased was a retired guard at the main Chicago post office. Among survivors is his wife, Margaret (Bosworth), whom he married Aug. 29, 1936. He also leaves one daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Judith) Hay of Woodstock; one son, William, of Fremont, Calif.; three grandchildren; one sister, Gertrude Jany, of Chicago and one brother, William Seifert, Jr., of Aurora. Services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Peter M. Justen & Son chapel, with" burial in R i d g e w o o d c e m e t e r y , DesPlaines. A loose tongue often leads to loose teeth. "Sound Alliance" Will Be Heard In Concert, Ministry The "Sound Alliance" will be a p p e a r i n g i n c o n c e r t a n d ministry at the Alliance Bible church, 3813 W. John street, McHenry, Friday, April 5, at 7:30 P.M. The "Sound Alliance" are six young men and women dedicated to sharing with the public a program of important truth and values geared for the times. Sharing the purposeful and life giving power of Jesus Christ as He relates to the hearts of men is the pulse of their desire to talk to their audience. The "Sound Alliance" is sponsored by the Christian and Missionary alliance, a missionary society that for over three quarters of a century has been taking the shining light of the Gospel around the world. The "Sound Alliance" have produced two LP records and are presently appearing here as a part of a nation-wide ministry and concert tour. The "Sound Alliance" will follow their musical Ministry with a rap session on "Soul Winning". That will be located next door to the church at the Fisherman's Wharf coffee house. MCC Photography Club Membership Opened To Public The Photography club of McHenry County college has opened its membership to the public. The club, which was started to help explore the advanced paths in photography, is now operating to help any person in the county with their photography. The club's requirements are that the person have an adjustable camera, have a working knowledge of the camera, and be familiar with darkroom techniques. Planned as part of the meetings are guest speakers,- exhibits, demonstrations, and field trips, according to club president Larry Rathbun. The next regular meeting will be held Wednesday, April 3, at 6 p.m. in Room C148 at the college, 6200 Northwest highway, Crystal Lake. Persons interested may call the college for further details. Some college students drink deeply at the font of knowledge, while others just gargle. Bea 2 MORE WEEKS HURRY! 12 Cute 7J0r 3 each Week , 311 Ones held that after e*ch u,:;:u satu„ay Weekly df9Wi GEM Bunny Drawing Entry Blank Name DRIVE-IN SERVICE 3004 W. Rte. CLEANERS 120 S Address. ) City .Ph.. 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