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P*r-: Get "Action" Fabrics "Action" is the word that best describes the fabric direction of the 1960s. Both Itnits and woven fabrics are being engineered for stretch, comfort and absorbency. The active sportswear market--the fastest growing segment of the apparel in­ dustry-has created the demand for flexible fabrics, says Kathi Heberer, Home Economics Extension Ad­ viser. It's predicted that this year Americans will spend four times more money on leisure-related apparel than they spent fifteen years ago. Stretchy fabrics are in demand for skiing, swim­ ming, tennis, skating and jogging, Ms. Heberer says. They are also popular in mainstream daytime fashions because of their comfort. And they appear at night in disco wear and other night-life attire. Bright, lustrous finishes are popular in action fabrics. There are achieved by using speciality luster yarns in polyester,- rayon, acetate, nylon and blends, Ms. Heberer explains. Certain fabric finishing methods such as calendering and schreinering also produce a satiny gleam. Calendering is done by passing metal rollers over the surface fabric. Schreinering gives cloth luster by pounding it with steel rollers in which fine lines are engraved. The lines are impressed onto the fabric and reflect light to produce a lustrous effect. Because action fabrics hug the body, a great deal of stretch is needed to provide freedom of movement, Ms. Heberer notes. To provide this stretch, spandex yarns are frequently used in constructing traditional woven fabrics such as corduroy, poplin, twills and gabardine and in circular and warp knits. Spandex is a' synthetic fiber with great elasticity. Garments containing spandex have excellent holding power-depending on the' percent of spandex present-yet are soft and lightweight. Traditional uses have been in foundation garments, hosiery, elastic waistbands and swimwear. Shiny metallics in bright colors further carry out the gleam theme in action fabrics, Ms. Heberer says. The look is achieved by applying a metallic coating to a base fabric such as a nylon tricot knit. Iridescense gives fashion stature to traditional fabrics such as terry and denim, she adds. The newest look in denim is a mix-dark on one side reversing to iridescent bright on the other. Hie action theme for 1980 is topped off by active sports motifs, embroideries, ap­ pliques and prints in sports­ wear and children's wear. Mr. and Mrs. Robert by a brother, David and a BIRTHS Kenneth and Nora Gibbs, 821 Benjamin, Spring Grove, announce the birth of their first child, a girl. Kristy Irene was born Jan. 26 and weighed 7 lbs., 8% oz. Maternal grandparents are Ann and Bill Selof, of McHenry and the paternal grandparents are Kenneth and Eileen Anderson, of Woodstock. William Selof, of Chicago and Andrew Tucker, of Lake Zurich are the maternal great grandfathers. Chad David is the name chosen by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Montrose, 229 Uteg, Crystal Lake, for their second son. He was born Jan, 24 at Woodstock hospital, and weighed 7 lbs., Vk oz. A brother, Keith, age 3% welcomed him at home. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Freund of McHenry are the maternal grandparents. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Sam Montrose, McHenry. Dr. and Mrs. Richard Hansen, 901 Windhurst court, Louisville, Ky., named their second son Corey Todd. He was born Jan. 24, and weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz. and was 20 in. long. The new baby has a 2-year-old brother, Jeff Alan. Maternal grandparents There's An Answer (by Norman Vincent Pea It* and Hntli Stafford Feale) are Mochamer, of Elkhart, Ind. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hansen of 2104 W. Mill lane, McHenry. Mrs. R. W. Lamont, of Norridge, 111., is the paternal Igreat grandmother. Joseph and Gerianne D'Angelo, 1104 W. NE Shore drive, McHenry, announce the birth of their first child, a boy, Jan. 30. Daniel Michael was born - at McHenry hospital and weighed 6 lbs., 9l/z oz. Mr. and Mrs. W. Mullen McHenry and Mr. and Mrs. J. Armon, McHenry, are the maternal grandparents: The paternal grandparents are Mr. and' Mrs. J. JD'Angelo, also of McHenry., Kim and Michael Phillips, 420 Santa Barbara, McHenry, named their second child Joshua Michael. The baby boy was born Jan. 30 at McHenry hospital, and weighed 8 lbs., 14 oz. He was eagerly awaited at home by his sister, Jessica, •age seven. The maternal grand­ mother is Bette O'Halleran, of McHenry and Mr. and Mrs. James B. Phillips, Coffeyville, Kan., are the paternal grandparents. Michael and Kathleen Ahem, McHenry became parents of their third child Jan. 29. Kathleen Ann was born at McHenry hospital and weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz. She was welcomed home sister, Lisa. Frank J. and Patricia L. Sciluffo, 2801 Michael, Wonder Lake, announce the birth of their first child, a boy, whom they named Christopher. The baby was born at McHenry hospital, Jan. 30. Among recent births recorded at Memorial hospital for McHenry county, Woodstock, was the Jan. 30 birth of a boy to Mr. and Mrs. William Roark, of Wonder Lake apd a boy to Mr., and Mrs. Douglas Wilsman, McHenry, Feb. 3. PAGE 3 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, IMS Vegetable Transplants at Home" by sending a large self-addressed, stamped envelop to Transplants, 715 Monroe, Evanston, 111. 60202. Growing Vegetable Transplants At Home 3 HOSPITAL NOTES WOODSTOCK Admissions: Mrs. Julia Freund, George Scarbrough, Mrs. Carol Frank, Mrs. Kathryn Woods, Mrs. Nancy Rushmore and Mrs. Carolyn Lawson, all of McHenry; Mrs. Rita Suberla, Lon Storey, Mrs. Christine Grunst and Mrs. Mary Martin, all of Wonder Lake. HARVARD Admissions: Kenneth Rairie and Mary Mullen, both of McHenry. Growing vegetable transplants at home can be a challenging and frustrating experience. It requires the creation of the proper growing' conditions. Tem­ perature too low for good seed germination, in­ sufficient light for healthy growth and improper watering are the chief problems of growing your own transplants from seed. Poor germination, damping-off (seedling death) and weak, spindly plants often result from attempts to grow seedlings at home. To avoid these problems, home gardeners must pay strict attention to the type of growing con­ tainers and potting mix used, temperature, light, water, fertilizer, seeding depth and spacing between seedlings. " • , For more detailed in­ formation one can receive a 4 page circular on "Growing Too Bad * It's too bad that the future generations can't be here to help us spend their money. -Tribune, Chicago. Phenomenon' Men are funny--pat them on the back and their heads will swell! -Call, San Diego. Potato History Potatoes were first brought to Europe by the Conquista- dores as a curiosity from South America. It took 150 years for the potato to be accepted as edible for humans. We prepare Federal and State INCOME ¥A* RETURNS Our customers receive: •The maximum refunds allowable •Expert advice to lower tax liability •Personalized service at competitive rates •24 hour service •Planning information to minimize next year's taxes A total charge of $10.00 for both State A Federal Short forms (1040A-IL 1040) Our office is open from 9 AM to 9 PM daily. For your convenience, we suggest scheduling an appointment. Please bring your returns with the preaddressed labels. HOULIHAN ASSOC. INC 3318 W. Elm St. McHenry, Illinois 385-7S99 395-7999 Feels Like Two Persons Q. I am deeply troubled. During certain times I am a good Christian, I love God and I do the right things. I know I should always be that way. However, there are other times when I am rotten. I do dumb things and let Satan run my life. It's like a second personality. I have prayed about it, but I can't seem to stop it What should I do? A. You will have to make up your mind between God and Satan. "Choose ye this day whom ye shall serve," says the Bible. Ask God to make you want to follow Him. Believe that He is stronger than evil, for He is. Every day say these words aloud: "The things which are impossible with men are possible with God." And several times every day repeat this great Scripture: "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Don't expect to be perfect When you stumble or fall, ask God's forgiveness and keep going. This process will build up real power within you so you can tell Satan where to go. Perhaps you will find help in our booklet Try Faith and Watch What Happens, which is on its way to you. Anyone Wishing a free {Copy may write tops at Box 50Qj, Pawling, N.Y. Won't Help Himself Q. My son who is 38 continually gives us a guilt complex because of what he has done with his life. He's a drug and alcohol addict and for the past 10 years has been in and out of hospitals all over the country. He had a good Christian raising and we have done nothing to hurt him except not being able to say "No" when he needed help. We were always there when he cried for money and home care, and I loved helping him, but he won't help himself. He doesn't contact us unless he wants something. What can we do? A. What you can and should do immediately is to chaise your soft attitude toward your son. Shut off the money supply. Let him find the going hard for once. It could conceivably make a man of him. He can be cured if he wants to be, but only if he has sufficient desire. When there is no money from an indulgent mommy and daddy, his desire for cure may be stimulated. Wants To Leave Him Q. I have been married 2Vfc years and all my husband ever does is put me down. Sometimes he hits me, but then he always makes up afterward. We now have a baby which he wants no part of. I think he actually hates ho*. He hits her all the time for no reason and scares her. My parents ask what kind of future I and the baby are going to have. I want to leave him but I still love him. He always talks about how he wishes he was married to some cute girt. What should I do? A. From this description you have a deeply disturbed husband. Perhaps you are docile enough to let him hit you, but baby-hitting should be stopped at once. Call the Child Abuse agency in your city and ask to talk with someone who can advise you. You also need guidance on how to deal with a husband who physically abuses you. The longer you put up with it the more fixed the pattern may become. The sooner action is taken, the better it will be for everyone, including your husband, who might be helped if confronted with the need to change. If there is something you would like to ask Dr. and Mrs. Peale, write to them at Box 500, Pawling, N.Y. 12564. .SENIOR CITIZEN'S CORNER 7 HELPFUL IDEAS FOR SUCCESSFUL RETIREMENT Senior Demographics In 1900, the average life expectancy at. birth in this country was 49 years; today it is 72.5 -- due primarily to childhood diseases being con­ trolled. At the turn of the cen­ tury. for example, medical science was more interested in reducing infant and child mortality than in extending thfc years of later life. In the process, however, improved health care lengthened the average lifespan by at least 20 years. Experts estimate that a per­ son today who reaches age 65 in reasonably good health has a fair chance of living another 15 years -- 13 for men and 18 for women. While this is just about the same as in 1900, the obvious fact is that many, many more people are now reaching 65 and continuing onward. Nearly nine million Americans todiay have cele­ brated their 75th birthday, compared to less than a mil­ lion at the turn of the century. When the century began, only three million Americans we re over 65, a meager four per erne of thec population. Today, though, there are 24 million persons over age 65 alive in this country, com­ prising 11 per cent of the to­ tal population. In fact, while the total population of the United States has tripled in the- past 80 years, there are now seven times as many peo­ ple over age 65 than there were in 1900. ULTRATAN Suntan Salon ULTRATAN is the quick, new and safe way to get a tan. 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