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* " - '>1 «*T Thursday, December 3,1936 * • v_ "• . . - ji - "* 1 MoHOTtY PLAUfDKALXS t- .- • ; - wmm. ' • v ': •'<*' JOHNSBURG Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bode and daughiter- Pauline, visited Wednesday and Thursday with relatives at Ivanhoe. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Huff and family of Greenwood visited with Mr. and Mrs. George OefFling Thursday. Mrs. George Shober and son, George, " were Waukegan callers Thursday evening. Miss Katie Pitzen of Chicago spent the weekend- with her father, John Pitzen. Eugene King spent the week with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Freund in Chicago. Jee B. Hettermann is attending the £tock show in Chicago this week. Mrs. lone Kink and daughter, Dar- 1ene of Wisconsin spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs Jack-Bode. Mr. arid Mrs. Alex Freund and daughter of Chicago spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Steve H. Smith. Mr and Mrs. Joe L. Freund and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. May and son motored to Chicago Sunday. *' Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Chamberlin and family of Chicago were visitois here Sunday. Mrs. Steve Smith is spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Freund in Chicago. • Leo Brits and Miss Martha Britz of Waukegan were callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe P. Miller Sunday. V Mr. and Mrs. Frahk Young, Spring Grove, visited with Mjr. and Mrs. Joe P. Michels Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Huff of Salem, Wis., were visitors here Sunday afternoon. FORK IS NEWCOMER IN EATING TOOLS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wagnefj Chj% cago, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wagne^ A Good Place To Eat! Good wholesome food, properly prepared, and courteous •service is the first aim of this cafe. We believe that we have succeeded In pleasing our customers during the many years that the business has been conducted* Every day weserve A SSti dinner, along iritta a complete menu oi short orders. Then on Sunday a Special Turkey Dinner is on the card for 7f>e. f HOME BUREAU BOARD EMPLOYS HOME ADVISER SPRING GRflOVE and Riverside Driver tain Service Phone 26 THIS IS THE SEASON FOR If there is Any one thing that brings joy to the 'breakfast table, it's a big plate of buckweat cakes.: And they taste doubly good when the cook hat used-- . McHenry Buckwheat Flour ^ A Product of the McHenry Flour Mills Get a sack of this genuine buckwheat today and then watch those delicious cakes disappear tomorrow njorning when the family sits down to breakfast. TOY TOWN IS NOW OPEN Everything to make good little boys and girls happy at Christmas time and for months afterwards. SOME OF THE UNUSUAL VALUES FOUHD IN OUR TOY AND GIFT DEPARTMENT^ 21x18 Doll House - 17-inch Doll with Hair „ : 21-inch Doll Buggy . 24-inch Buddy L Transport Truck and Trailer Large size Streamlined Velocipedes ...... ....... 40-inch Eskimo Sled ,--- :-- :~.. Nester Johnson Ice Skates, pair ........ 32-piece Needle Point Design ^reakfast Set...... Electric Toaster _ Plumb Carpenter's Hammer $2-19 59^ $2-65 $1.00 $4.39 $1.89 $5-45 $4-75 $1.19 $1.00 Use Oar Lay Away Plan You can make your selections now and pay a small deposit and toys will be held for you until Christinas. Shop now while the assortment is at its best. J*" Jo Spoon and Knife Were First v Among Food Utensil*. Washington, D. C. -- Spoons that scooped up walrus stew from a common pot, and knives that sliced off mouthfuls of raw blubber for h u n g r y E s k i m o s 1 , 0 0 0 y e a r s a g o were found in Alaska this summer by a joint expedition of the National Geographic society and the Smithsonian institution. "These ancient utensils give a vivid picture of the life of ten centuries ago, but they also are reminders that although table manners have changed, eating implements of today are Qanentially the »me as in prehistoric times," says the National Geographic society. '"The spoon is as old as man himself, or at least, as a wit remarked, as old as soup, while the kiiuC dates back equally far. Even the fork, though only a few hundred years old in its present form, developed from skewers or broiling sticks, which were stuck in the ashes with fish 'spitted' on them for cooking. The first forks had only a single proof* ; first Spooas Were Shells. **The prehistoric Eskimo spoons found in Alaska are of wood, ivory or the horns or bones of caribou. The knives have wooden, ivory or bone handles with slate bladt* ground to a sharpness comparable to the table knife of today. "The earliest spoons, however, probably were clam or oyster shells, or gmaU gourd* Later someone thought of inserting the shell or gourd in the split end of a stick, *hut makiPf a handle. "The spoCS, knife and many other utensils also had & common origin in the wooden 'throwing Jxj&rd' ustd by some primitive peoples foe gritting greater leverage in throwing a spear. Flat and slightly hollowed, the throwing board was used also for a fire-making tool, for catching blood from a slain animal, and had a sharpened edge for use as a skinning knife or a weapon. It could be used as a combined knife, spoon and platter. "The spoOn served from earliest times not only for eating soups, stews, berries and other foods not easily picked up with the fingers, but also as a record of family and tribal genealogy. All over the world primitive man carved tribal ornaments and totems of his ancestors --many of them mythical--on the handles of his spoons, often with amazing artistry and extremely delicate detail. "Spoons of later date, too, had elaborately carved handles* for example the 'Apostle spoons' in sets of 13, each bearing the figure of a different one of the 12 Apostles, and. the thirteenth the figure of Christ. They were popular as gifts to newborn babies. Some ancient spoon handles had sharp points for puncturing eggs. "Spoons have been made of many materials, wood, ivory, stone, porcelain, even the horns of mountain sheep, steamed until they could be bent into an open spoon shape. Some American Indians had spoons of coils of basketry sewn into spoon shape, but used of course only for dry foods. Carried Own Tools. "In the Thirteenth century a guest used the same spoon throughout his meal, and was expected to bring his own knife. Even as much "as" 400 years later people of the more prosperous classes, when traveling, carried their own knives, forks, and spoons with them, for inns of those days seldom provided eating utensils. Fashionable people had elaborate folding sets of knives, forks and spoons for traveling. "Next to the spoon the knife was the oldest eating utensil, and 'eating with one's knife' was far from bad manners until very recent times. The Epkimo of 1,000 years ago, and today, stuffs the end of a strip of meat into his mouth until it will hold no more, then cuts off the remainder with a swift knife stroke that barely misses, but never touches, his nose. "Old knives were pointed, for spearing fragments of meat, and had round ends, for table knives came into use only after forks became popular. In the Eighteenth century, many knives had their blades curved and widened at the ends for scooping up peas and other small-sized foods. "The first knives of course were chipped flints or the sharp edges of shells. Originally every man carried a knife which served all purposes, from fighting to eating. t "Not until the Seventeenth century did forks come into general use in Europe, replacing the time-honored method of picking up food with the thumb and first two fingers. Useof more fingers was considered bad manners." ups spent the evening at cards and prizes were merited by Mrs. George W. May and Mrs. George Weber. Tommy was the happy recipient of several beautiful gifts. Mrs. Bertha Esh,. daughters, Lorena and Lucille, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Britz motored to Bartlett on Sunday to join in a family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Esh. Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Freund on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Math Blake, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith and Mr. ap<t Mrs. John S. Freund, McHenry.. Mrs. Arthur Klein was guest of honnortnnro nf hav.nv vision1 noon >n honor of her,birthday. Tables or a portance of each officr h.>,ng ^ shower at t^e William Britz Md flve pl,y.|home in P« L.k. o. Sunday after- Clara Greaves Sweeney, McHenry County Home Adviser* was employed, by the McHenry County Home Bureau Members of the choir of St. Peter's Board to serve as Home Adviser forj Church spent a most enjoyable eventhe year 1936-37. | ing at the parish house on Sunday. Mrs. Sweeney is starting her tenth1Cards and visitin* were the diversion consecutive year, having succeeded Mrs Dorothy McLaren in 1927. leader from the Home Economics ser vice, was guest speaker at the regular advisory council meeting-. In dismissing the value of executive n the asof the evening. The lovely awards for high scores in five hundred were presented to Mrs. John Kattner, Mrs. state John Lay, Joseph Lay and Math Lay. The serving of refreshments completed the party. A party of friends invaded the home sociation, Miss Searl stressed the im-,of Mrs Pa Siegler on Monday after- | ed during the afternoon and prize win-1noon- About twenty guests ners were Mrs. Wm. Bowman, Mrs. ] present to enjoy the afternoon Wagner Blind Men Meet After 20 Years; Recognize Voices -^Medway, Mass.--A door opened in the home of Dennis. Reardon. ninety-four, and a voice said, "How are you, Denny?". Blind, Reardon replied, "How are you, Jack?" and was led to the arms of George W. Bartlett, ninety-two, of Brockton, also blind. The meeting was the first in twenty years. They were tentmates in the Civil war. la Oriole Family Technically labeled the Icteridae troupials belong to the bird family of orioles or hangnests. In size they are similar to the blue jay and their gorgeous coloring is not their only distiguishing feature. They have an uncanny ability to imitate a bugle, thereby gaining the name of bugle birds and can be easily trained to whistle a tune. When singing in this manner the feathers ruffle up and the throat swells and vibrates. In disposition they vary from the average bird ia that they delight Id Quite a few fro® here attend*! tta < edn«sfoy «¥Wil# and enthusiasm. A moat interesting discussion ^ "Books" as a minor project followed Frank" Sander,' Mi*.' Frank the meetings, which showed that Home and Mrs Frank May ^ived Makers are really reading and thor- tion The ?uest of honor w oughly enjoying it Mrs. Fred Eppel ed several lovely gifts and a and Mrs. E. A. "piomas, vice-chairman tempting lunch was served by the ef the Ringwood unit were present, [guests. Eleanor Ferguson, Union; County] The feather party held *t St. Peter's 4-H Federation President, Virginia Hall on Monday night was m huge Jepson, Ringwood; Vice-Chairman, success. People from various local- Lois Brian, Huntley, and Lucille Peet,'itie8 were present to enjoy the games Ringwood, County Foods Champlwai ©f bingo and cards and join in the fes- Lorraine Perteit, Room ImprQtrea»ent: tcities. Refreshments were served Champion, Algonquin; lCrs. Henry during the evening. Harold Britz took Marlow, Huntley, as 4-H chairman and home the grand prise Clara Greaves Sweeney, Home Ad-' viwr .UwM th, Iatern.tion.lStock Show 111 Chteftgo, Wednetday, D«*w-.on Wedn*afoy •VMia# ber 2, and were guests of the I. A, A.{ -u . 1_ at the State 4-H Banquet held in the' A1 Schmeltzer motored Crystal Room of the Great Northern^® ^**\iord on Wednesday evening to Hotel. They were also guest# of spend Thanksgiving with relatives. Chicago Mail Order Hou**e for I A quiet wedding took place on International 4-H S^yle Review, which Thanksgiving Day when Miss Ruth was held at Ch-chestra Hall. This hon- ®undy became the bride of Roy Klaus or ha« tome from outstanding 4-H at a 9:00 °'clock ceremony. The marwortt in the county | ri*Ke was solemnized at St, Peter's Mr. Art Beryn, Chicgo, who w« ^ ^ J°hn k D,!'id™' . member of ore Byrd expedition .„<! ' „SA^eters 'ho"h ; ,n,the . . . ' _ D l o v. p r e s e n c e of t h e i m m e d i a t e f a m i l i e s . wko .erved M . hoston the Byrd Sh.p The bljde w>8 ,uired • , b ,ui .t the century of Pro^. h„ lWwith ,c«SMri„ t0 tni wor< . » ( r a p . y 8^f rfr °r e shoulder bouquet of yellow pom-poms. Ibfe uh elMd '.tI the ^Gr .ce mLuthe rann C2h?uert ch,1> Her attendant w»s Mrs. WilUrd John, son Fox uk Ger,|d ^ Woodstoc^ Tuesday, pec 8. Gl,dW his ^ Heider, Chairman of the program, and her committee made up of Gordon Clark, Greenwood, and Ruth Klintworth, Ringwood, are very happy to The wedding "party anrf> about fourteen be able to have Mr. ®eryn for the gu^tg motored to Delafield, Wis,, to first guest speaker. Other numbers the home of the bride where the re. will appear on the program of gener- ception hdd At the dose of the al interest to all. ^ bride and groom left to spend j County officers will be elected for several days in Milwaukee, Wis. the new year. Ruth Klintworth, Miss Alyce Nodland, Chicago, spent | Ringwood, county president will pre- several days last week in the home of j side. Mr. and Mrs. George W. May. I Miss Fannie Brooks, Health Spec-' Mr. and Mrs. Albert Britz motored, ialist, from the University of Illinois, to Chicago on Thursday to haVe will train local leaders to give the Thanksgiving dinner, with his sister, lesson on causes and care of commun- Mrs. Frank Prosser and family. icable diseases at local leaders school Among those employed out of town j to be held in Woodstock, Tuesday, who spent the holiday and Sunday Dec. 8, and Marengo, Dec. 9. with home folks were Misses Evelyn The meeting in Woodstock will be and Eleanor Hergott, Bernice and Luheld at the home of the Home Advis- ci\\e Nimsgern, Marie and Agnes Lay, at cards with prizes'awarded to Mrs. Arthur Klein, Mrs. Steve Schaefer, Mrs. Ed Hoffman and Mr». Joseph Britz. Consolation went to Mrs. Arthur Kat ner. Refreshments were served after' which the guest of honor ed with a gift. Out-of-town were Mrs. Mayme King, Regina Klein, Johnsburg; Mrs. Ed Hoffman, WB», mette; Mrs. Joseph Britz, Rockfoiiti,: and Mrs. Eldred Johnson, McHenryv Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brown spent several days last Week with relatives in Plainfveld, Wis. While there attended the wedding of Mr. Mrs. Al Schmeltzer was hostess to the members of her club Monday evening. Three tables of five hundred were in play and prizes were won by Mrs. Frank May, Mrs. Nick Freund and Mrs. Joseph Brown, while consolation went to Mrs. John Kattner. At the conclusion of cards, refreshments were' y".:y"~ • " • >: ' '* j man, both wearing boutonnieres. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the groom's home. After a short visit ' ;; ' -f r :>5 • •. '.•V • * - . " '• •. . ' . • f - . •*" • '-v * • " * .' •• \ • - ^ ' • - • | v.- ' •" •:: -k '»•« f • . •. er, and in Marengo at the White's Cafe. Both meetings will start promptly at 10:30. "ll»e Canada Goose [t Unlike many diving species Of wild fowl the Canada goose can only feed in water in which it is possible for them to reach the bottom by tipping - up. They never dive for aquatic foods. Dorothy Klein and Christina Kattner, Nick and John Wagner, and Clarence Karls. | A gathering of relatives and friends was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. CJharles- Freund on Thursday. The event was in honor of Tommy Freund's third birthday anniversary. A supper was served with a birthday cake and attractive decorations. The kiddies played games while the grown- Friday and Saturday We Offer UNUSUAL VALUES A group of new winter dresses in wools and silks, in the smart colors to be sold at $1-95 and $2-95 regardless of cost. Handbags, gloves, scarfs and hats in felts and silks at special prices. . GOME IN AND SEE OUR DISPLAY OF GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS A variety of Bath Robes, Lounging Pajamas, Sleeping Pajamas; Boudoir Slippers, Night Gowns, Dance Sets, Tea Aprons, Hat and Scarf Sets and mnay other items. • # Riverside Drive Phone 54-J McHenry, 111. S o£a HRPPY CHRISTIIlg i Christmas Article Until Christmas Christmas MOW" Karpen% Snug Harbor Chair Deferred Payments If Desired You will believe it was made to order for ydu $32.50 Complete New Line of Toys See Our A beautiful gift For Her--Full Window Display Cedar Construction, Rich Walnot Finish *15.(0 to S30-W One large selection of Lounge Chairs $21-00 and up Main Street Telephone McHenry 63-W , - West McHenry, & JUSTEN & SON A