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High School Activites J|y Doris Fnlil'1'" & PegrgJ' Selsdorf i also several other musical ----- entered. I We were gptting a little worried ftMt" weekacts 'A'lien we noticed that ftonu • «f t'ix* students' conversations w<- > a little strange. One iloesn't i dirtaiily come up to te's bef-i friend and say, "Hi, Joe. o 1 as the sixteenth president the U. S.?". It just isn't nor- 1! Some of the questions seem- *itl a little obvious, though. For - instance, one student asked me jwho the prime minister of India She looked a little startled prhen I answered "Ali Khan". I •guess she didn't expect me to : know. Someone else asked me Where the U. S. stored its gold. Vhis fellow was somewhat dis- Emest looking so I told him that 1 I knew was that I sure didn't ive it! No one can say that I haven't done my bit toward protecting my country. Someone else jHdn't know that there was a buffalo head on the dollar bill. I was little embarrassed when I discovered that all these questions 'trere for a poll that first period » American History class was taking. One doesn't like to display tine's knowledge, you know. The class then discussed the results of Se poll. Their conclusions? Some you American History students haven't been paying attention! * Everyone wondered at Winter Wonderland! Yes, everyone wondered at the Winter Wonderland Ball last Satjirday night. Everyone wondered Where everyone tlse was! There IWub a very unsatisfactory crowd tt the formal--the understatement of the yearT One of the main Colors in the decorations was red, Which is what the Seniors came <M*t in,--and what some of them •re seeing. About 100 people attended and about half that number had something uncomplemented to say about the way the tance was handled. It was generally admitted that the band from Hie Conservatory of Music of Chicago was wonderful, the punch •tad cookies were very g<<>d, and The F. H. X. held a meeting Dec. 5. dtiHng the ndon hour, to discuss further plans for the talent show. Other business during t li e •, meeting include planning publicity, and picking out a club mother. Mothers will be nominated at the meeting for this honor. Recently the F. H. A. was presented a plaque by the Illinois Bankers association. This honor was conferred upon the organization for their outstanding work in F. H. A. Ia8t year. Louise Hunt, this year's president, accepted the plaque at an assembly. • Chora 8 to Hold Concert We wish to remind you of the Christmas concert that the high school chorus will present next Sunday evening. The girls', boys', and a cappella choruses and the ensembles will present a program that we're sure you'll enjoy. The program will be held in the high school auditorium, starting at 8:15. Practice for Mosic Festival The band, orchestra and choruses of the school, have begun practicing for the music festival, which is held annually in Woodstock. The first festival was held in Woodstock last year. It turned out to be a tremendous affair. Representatives from school's all over the county are sent to perform in the festival. The high point of last year's festival weTe the numbers done by 500 students, included in the mass band and chorus, in the finale. This year's festival will be held sometime in February. F. F. A. Meeting H«M The F. F. A. held their Tegular meeting in the school Wednesday evening. The focal point of the evening was a talk on scholarship by Mayor Freund of this town. The boys were quite honored to have such a distinguished personage at their meeting. After attending to the usual business of the meeting the boys returned One In Four Have Health Defects - The first majo? analysis of the multi-test clinic as a community method of detecting remedial diseases in apparently well people was published last week by Health Information Foundation. The report, based on eight tests given to 40,000 persons in Richmond, Va., indicates that one out of four had signs of health defects or diseases and one oyt of eight had health conditions not previously suspected and needing doctors' care. Of those who showed signs of health defects, the principal condition was abnormal .blood pressure. Smaller numbers indicated anemia, tuberculosis, heart defects and certain other health impairments. HlF's study was designed as a guide for health, medical, ii>mmunity and industrial leaders who might be interested in using the multiple screening technique in local health programs. Onp of the moBt comprehensive programs ever carried out, the Richmond multi-test clinic examined people In the area free of charge for 4igns of certain chronic diseases--tuberculosis, heart defects, syphilis, hypertension, aitemia, diabetes, obesity and visual impairments. It was conducted early in 1950 by the Richmond people themselves through their own local agencies. Among other highlights of the study was the disclosure that seven out of ten who had positive test findings secured medical treatment. It was also discovered that the "clinic helped establish new physician-patient relationships since over two-thirds of the doctors interviewed stated they had received reports on persons who had not before been their patients. Average cost of the tests per person was $1.62--with expenses defrayed by voluntary health agencies, the Richmond Health Department and the United States Public Health Department. In this connection. HIF's study also found that Bix out of ten attending the clinic were willing to pay $1.62 or more if they could take the same tests again In a year. One out of ten was willing to pay $20 or more. Health Information Foundation was organized in February 1950 by leaders ki the drug, chemical and allied industries for the purpose of collecting and distributing valid information on health services, facilities and needs in the United States leading to the betterment of tile nation's1 health standards. * STATE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF SERVICE LAW Young men becoming 18 years old must register with Selective Service within ffve days of their birthday, and failure to do so makes the delinquent liable to penalty, it was pointed out by Colonel Pa.ul G. Armstrong, IUinoia state director of Selective Service. . However, if a man happens to be away from home at the time, it is not hecessary for him to return, Colonel Armstrong explained. He may re^'ster at the nearest local board and ttfe record will be sent to the local board having jurisdiction over his place of permanent residence, even though the latter is in another state. After he registers, it is mandatory that a registrant keep his local board informed of any new address or other change in his status, and this applies after he becomes 26 years of age as well as before. Colonel Armstrong said that non-citizens entering the United States on a permanent basis are required to register at a local board within six months following the date of their entry. The maximum penalty for violation of any of the provisions of the Selective Service law. Colonel Armstrong said, is five years in prison or a fine of $10>000, or both. Otily Caution Will Postpone Millionth Traffic Death, Says Safety Council The first Christmas car4i were published in 1875 by a Boston lithographer, Louis Prang. Because the beauty and. craftsmanship of his designs set a standard envied by greeting card publishers ever since, Prang U now called "Father of the American Christmas Card." 9 Read the Want Ads! The National Safety Council appealed to the nation today tp keep the millionth traffic death from being a tragic Christmas present to some American family. At the present rate of traffic deaths, the millionth victim is expected to die the third week of December--almost at the height ot the Christmas season. "It is bitterly ironic that the gaiety and festivity of the Christmas season should provide the backdrop for one of the most tragic events in the nation's motor vehicle history," said Ned H. Dearborn, president of the Council. , "And it must come as a shock to realize that' in only 50 years the lives of almost 1,000,000 men, women and children have been squandered in one of the most senseless and deplorable-wastes of modern times. "Bui even more shocking than the toll itself is the inescapable fact that few Americans feel any real personal concern over this problem. Since the approximate date of the millionth death was announced more than eight months ago, there has been no slewup in the rate of fatalities. Mr. Million's fate is approaching right on schedule: Personal concern-- and only personal concern and responsibility--can turn a red stop light on death as it speeds down our highways and streets." Mr. Dearborn Baid that the Christmas-N e w Year's holiday season is the peak accident period of the year and the time when traffic accidents present the most acute problem. Heavier travel and the festive spirit of the season always add to the normal winter hazards of bad weather, slippery roads and added hours of darkness." » "These increased hazards call ' for extra care and caution on the part of both pedestrians and drivers, "especially if we are going to prevent the millionth traffic death from occurring during the Christmas season. "Don't let death take your holiday-- or anyone else's." SPECIAL RADIO PROGRAM PROMOTES SAFETY ON HIGHWAY A special radio program designed to promote highway safety and featuring the nationally known TV and radio star,. Dave Oarroway, will be released to all radio stations in Illinois, Secretary of State 'Eol.vard J. Barrett has announced. The program is a dramatization of an article entitled "Mr. Million," written by J. C. Furnas, which appeared in a recent issue of Collier's magazine. Theme of the- article and the radio show is the expected death this year in a highway accident of the one millionth person. According to Secretary Barrett, the radio program is a hard-hitting presentation of the necessity for careful, alert driving. All costs relative to the production of the radio program were assumed by Secretary Barrett, no state fundB were used. "If we can delay, even for one day, the tragic death of the one millionth person," Secretary Barrett said, "1. think it's a good investment." "SANTA" TICKETS ^ A, special fifteen-cent "Santa Claus" ticket, good for a round trip from any suburban station of the Chicago and ^iorth Western Railroad company to downtown Chicago, are offered by the railroad on three Saturdays before Christmas. The special fare is offered oh Dec. 8 and 15 (also last Saturday) and will be accepted as passage for children between the ages of 5 and under 12, who are accompanied by an adult. The tiikets will be sold only in sailrosd stations and not on tralt|p. Everybody reads the want ads. COVPAVY SmfcKft An explanation of the nolle tl has caused some objection* fit residents to the new Harnitt feger diesel engine plant at Cr; tal Lake, a denial of reports t) forty colored people are to be ployed and a strongly worded sertion that "I will fight reflL « | trol removal here if I have to tft the battle clear to Wlshiiista j featured a short address by RH lard Walsh, manager of manutl jturing and assistant to 'K. Schoeppner, general manager, ja dinner meeting of the (Jrys Lake Lions club last week. Read the Want Ads! 'A Merry Christmas aflHl A Happy New Year To You" is the most popular Yuletide greeting ever composed. Scholars have traced it back to the world's first Christmas card--published in 1842 in London by 16-year old William Maw Eg ley, Jr. ORDER NOW FOR THE HOLIDAYS AHEAD HOMEMADE PICKLED HERRING LINGON BERRIES LIMPA BREAD and other Holiday Delicacies § /' ' : ,,>v '! . See our display of cheese gifts, . Allegretti, and Kranz candies. PANTRY , DELICACIES 134 N. Riverside Dr. Phone McHenry 7|g the lights were dim enough to home ^ anticipation of the mornflfreate a mood. What more could they have wanted? At any rate, a Bum be r of Seniors and teachers Worked hard on the dance even though they knew there would jMrobably be no profit in the aftair. To those people, a hearty thank you from the class. P. H. A. To Display Talent ing so they could hurry to school and earn some "A's". NEW DETECTIVE LAW Under provisions of the new Illinois detective law, persons and agencies engaged in patrol, watch or guard service must have a state license, according to C. Now is the time for * all you Hobart Eagle, state director of f|lented students to get into the 1 registration and education. The H|>otlight and display some of that new law classifies detectives in- Silent. The F. H. A. is sponsoring to two groups: private investifc talent show just for you, Dec. gators who determine whether a $B. You might even win some cri«"e °r other wrongful act has money, which the F. H. A. is liber- been committed, and those perfflly handing out as prizes. Can forming private patrol, watch or ftou dance or sing or wiggle your guard services to prevent burglar* fiars or something? If so, be sure or robbery, Engle said. tnd come to the tryouts, Monday ; -- ight, Dec. 10, at .seven-thirty in I Among the reverent Christmas fhe auditorium. John J. Bolger greetings for 1951, cards with ind Craig Baldwin are appearing I special titles for clergymen are lb the show--I guess they're 1 the best-sellers. Last year, religgoing to wiggle their |ars--they ious cards portraying scenes of jhight sing a few hilly billy songs the Madonna were America's fav- |pn the side, of course. There are orit.es. FREE SEWING COURSE NO FINER SEWING ACTION ATANYRRICE! i" " • " """ •J*'" McHenry 5&l0c Store WE HAVE A NICE LINE OF CHRISTMAS CARDS GIFT WRAPPINGS ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS TREE ORNAMENTS __ HANKIES GIFT TOILETRIES HOSIERY DOLLS and TOYS MODERATELY PRICED McHENRY 5 & 10c STORE v 111 Green Street " McHENRY, ILL. •99" full-six* |»«rtabU with \ \ attachment* «ir< cat*, fxx.xx down! )x.u weekly! W m Shopping ? 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