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•A. u ±- -w -. 4a : Stwif&i '"^Wv T<i. •.fie .WI.i,.J"» m '«">?*•• f#'- McHEITXT FLAIIIDBA&PB mm ywl,3us!¥?i :v^V'| '- PUUNDEALER PHillslnd mry Thursday at Mo ftufj, I1L, by Charles F. Renich. Entered as second-claw matter a| the pos toff ice at McHenry, 111., under ^3 Act of May 8, 1879. A. H. MO SHIER Editor as* Manager One Year ... Six Months ,.w....^ ...$2.<# $1.0# France Eases Mind - Of Poilu at Front !TT Murder of Woman Still Muzzle toi Utah Officials Slayer Ran Auto Back and Forth Over Body of Wealthy Victim. Family Cares Are Assumed By the Government. i-: £ PARIS.--The French soldier at the front in this war will not have to worry about his family as did his ' uredecessor of 1914. A society has been formed to look after the family th«- poilu has had to leave back ho e. If his wife is going to have a ^baby, the soldier will have the assurance that she and her child will be looked after carefully. If he has a father and mother, who have looked to him for support in their old age, the soldier knows that they wili not be in want. The organization that has been . formed to care for the dependents of French soldiers is called the .' "Work of Mutual Assistance in the Army." It was founded in February, 1939, by Prime Minister Edouard Daladier, who also is minister of war. It springs from his knowledge of the needs of the soldier that he acquired in the World war, when he was an infantryman. A society established for this purpose was set up late in the World war, and then it did not discharge its mission efficiently. The new organization is a sort of "roof" society, uniting the mutual aid societies and military homes that have been operating throughout France and in her overseas colonies. "Foyers Militaires," which correspond roughly to the Y. M. C, A. huts which were set up for American troops, are to be established in every corps of the French army. These ,"foyers" will serve as recreation and social centers. They will consist of a recreation hall equipped with billiard tables, wireless sets, gramophones and chess tables, a reading and writing room, barber shop and a hall for theatricals and motion pictures. British Give Up All Gold At Request of Government LONDON.--Answering the call of the government for foreign exchange, gold, coins and bullion, thousands of persons have entered the •"Bank ot England to give up articles' ranging from $50,000 in bar gold to an American dollar gold piece. Even statuettes, metal paper- weights and ashtrays are being taken through the impressive portals of the bank. Pink-coated bank messengers are directing all persons with such offerings to the foreign exchange department. Some people, apparently guided by their conscience, have arrived with pockets full of French centimes, Italian lire and Scandinavian ore. Inquiries have been received from persons who have coins attached to ... their watch-chains, necklaces and bracelets. All have been told to surrender such coins, no matter what the sentimental value may be. Tavern Serves Model Village of Greendale MILWAUKEE, WIS.--Greendale. the federal government's model village on the outskirts of Milwaukee, has a model tavern, too. It encourages eating instead of drinking. There are no blinds or screens on windows and doors to conceal those inside taking a "nip"; there are no special "ladies" or "family entrances." Fred Staub has obtained the right to operate the tavern on a sublease from the Greendale association, which holds a general lease on all business property in the village. He plans to invite the Greendale women's organizations to hold their meetings in his place. The tavern consists of a large room built in the style of an old English inn. A canopied terrace adjoins the tavern. SALT LAKE CITY.--Who murdered the beautiful and wealthy Dorothy Dexter Moormeister, 31 years old, of Salt Lake City, native of rural Utah, former beloved of a ! Persian prince, who came into prominence as a result of her marriage to Dr.. Frank J. Moormeister, now 57 years old, physician of Salt Lake City? Since that wintry morning in lfS0 Utah police and officials have puzzled over the question of who the eccentric killer was, but they have found no answer. When the inquiry was repeated to the soft-spoken Dr. Moormeister a few days ago he voiced the same puzzlement, but he expressed the hope that sometime, somewhere, a tangible clew would be uncovered. Investigation of the most brutal crime in Utah law breaking annals is officially dormant, but several officers and the husband remain alert for a lead that might develop sensational discoveries. Mrs. Moormeister, chic and a lover of expensive jewelry, was repeatedly crushed under the wheels of her own costly sedan on a lonely rural road some 15 miles southwest of Utah's capital. Every ftone in Body Broken. The woman probably was knocked unconscious by a blow on the head, then her prostrate form dumped on the gravel road. Her companion then drove back and forth over the body. The victim's skeleton was splintered. Every bone in her body was broken. Inquest testimony revealed: She was married to Dr. Moormeister in Los Angeles December 27, 1927. His first wife was killed in an automobile accident at Santa Monica, Calif., in 1917. She once won a small judgment in a breach of promise suit. She had discussed with friends filing of a suit for divorce; her husband denied this. She once fell in love with a Persian prince in Paris, who wrote many letters after she returned home. She led a butterfly life. Finances a Curious Angle. She deposited $500 in bank accounts at various times, although her monthly allowance was only $200. ... ^ She had $3,300 in cash and several bank accounts. She was irritable and nervous the last week of her life. Liquor but no food was found in her stomach. Jewelry vaUted up to $15,000 was taken from the body, but her $600 watch and $200 wedding ring were left. Numerous friends of Mrs. Moormeister were questioned and one was charged with murder', but the case was dismissed for "failure of prosecution." Officers decided they lacked sufficient evidence to press the charges. The victim was .reported seen in various places the afternoon she disappeared, Sqgqf she was accompanied by two men and one woman; other* reported she was alone; still others contended she was with one man. Not a single substantial clew was uncovered, Jmt ,all investigators agreed ortfyn pne man was involved. Officers say the case approximated the "perfect crime.'*. FOR SALE BUY YOUR COAL FROM "CHUCK" -- Quick deliveries on any amount. A telephone call to 58-M will get an immediate response. Chuck's Ice A TVucking Co. 35-tf FOR SALE -s-- Brood Sows. Arthur Stilling, two miles north of McHenry on Rural Route 1. *39 Thursday, T&rnttiry 15, TURN ABOUT ROOD USED CARS 1938 Chev. Master Coupe 1937 Plymofth Town Sedan, radio 1937 Chev. DeLuxe Town Sedan r Chev. Master Town Sedan Chev. Master Coupe [1937 11937 1937 1936 DeSoto 4-Door Sedan, radio Chevrolet 4-Door Sedan. SCHWERMAN CHEVROLET SALES Phone 277 Cor. IIL 31 ft 26 39 FOR RENT FOR RENT--After March 1, bungalow on Green street. H. J. Schaffer, Telephone 83-W. 39 FOR RENT--Seven room house on Pearl street, McHenry. Inquire at The Plaindealer. 39 WM9TSD WANTED--Girl for housework. Address "S," care McHenry Plaindealer. *39 WANTED--'Reliable farm couple, no children. Protestant. Man good all around: farmer, able to operate tractor and milking machine. Wife for general housework. Live with owner in modern home. Permanent for right couple. Write Box "A," care of Plaindealer, giving: age and full particulars in first letter. *39 WANTED--Woman for general housework during March. Small family. Possibility of permanent work. In applying, state wages desired. Write Box "C," care of McHenry Plaindealer. •39 The Empress Catherine of Russia once sent the celebrated Voltaire a •mall ivory box, made with her own hands; whereupon Voltaire got his niece to instruct him in knitting stockings, and set to work to knit the empress a pair. These he sent with this gallant note: "That as you have presented me with a piece of man's workmanship made by a woman, I thought it my duty to send you in return a piece of woman's work from the hand of a man." But here's a smile for the ladies-- the stockings were only half tnished! WOULD IMPROVE HER LOOKS "I'm going to wear glasses--don't yon think they'll improve my looks?" "Oh, I'm sure they will, dear-- you'll be able to look so much farther, you know." Real Anecdote .. <mh at is an anecdote, Johmiyt" asked the teacher. "A short, funny tale," answered the little fellow. "Quite right," said the teacher; "and now, Johnny, you rtiay write on the blackboard a sentence containing the word." Johnny hesitated a minute, and then wrote: "A rabbit has lour legs and one anecdote." MISCELLANEOUS FARMERS--We pay $3.00 to $15 per head for old or down horses and cows. Must be alive. Prompt day and night service, Sundays and holidays included. ,No help needed to lead. Your pets will be shot on place if desired. Phone Wheeling 102, reverse charges. 44-10 CLIFF'S RADIO SERVICE -- Expert repairs" on all makes, work guaranteed. Repairs on all electrical appliances. Clifford Wilson, Prop., Tel. 13^ Riverside Drive. McHenry. 34-tf GARBAGE COLLECTING--Let us dispose of your garbage each week, or oftener if desired. Reasonable rates. Regular year round route, formerly George Meyers'. Ben J. Smith. Phone 365 or 631-M-l. 2-tf Railways Are Great Hefe To Canada's War Effort VANCOUVER, B. C.-Canada's railways are well able to meet the stress of war and will help to make the war effort of Canada effective, both by movements of troops and military supplies and by supplying the transportation needs of what has been spoken of as the industrial front, S. W. Fairweather, chief of research and development of Canadian National railways, declared in an address before the Vancouver Board of Trade. Canada is a splendid industrial base for the Allies and her railways form a vital link in the lines of communications, Fairweather said. Meter Sign M Years Old MAR1COPA, CALIF.--One of the country's oldest signs giving directions to motorists still stands and is enforced by Police Chief James Cosens. The sign reads: "Maricopa City Limits, Close Muffler.? It was erected 30 years ago. * , m.. 'life Kitchen Soap Cases Bridge Into Position WESTFIELD, MASS.--A common "kitchen aid"* saved the day for workmen moving a 418-ton bridge to a temporary location. When the "going was tough" for four 50-ton, four 100-ton, Ind several 25 and 15-ton jacks, workmen speeded progress by rubbing the rails, along which the structure was being guided, with cakes pf yellow soap. Man Is Electrocuisd by Pail of Water in Mishap OKLAHOMA CITY.--R. M. W. Cody, 45, was electrocuted on his farm following this freakish Sequence of events: ONE--Steering gear of a truck broke on a hffltop in front of the Cody home. Rolling 2&> feet down the hill, out of coiitrol, the truck crashed into a 4,000-volt highline pote- TWO--One of thi wires fell on a metal roadside sign 200 feet away. THREE--The sign charged a barbed wire fence. ^ ' FOUR--The fence set fire to a patch of grass near the Cody home. FIVE--A pail of water which Cody threw at the blaze hit the fence and cottftycted. the electricity taf fcis body. "H * Suspect Taunts Police; He Js Quickly Arrested BROOKLINE, MASS.--Unable to leave well enough' alone, a man called police headquarters to taunt officers lor tkfelr inability to solve a $35 robbeqjto a bowling alley. Poti^e toped {he call and arrested the man wm> cklied, Philip Crowley, 3Q, and charged him with the crime. Crowley, a»employee of the bowling aiterejpkded'guilty to larceny and was held for the grand jury. FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS --On homes and farms, in and around McHenry, 111. Low interest rates. See Kent & Co. Inc., McHenry, 111., Phone 8. 28-tf DEAD ANIMALS--We want them -- Pay Cash! $1.00 per head for cows and horses, if called at once! I Also pick up hogs and pigs. Day and night service, Sundays and holidays. No help needed in loading with our sanitary loading devices. Post mortems will be given if requested. Phone Wheeling 102, reverse charges. 44-10 Residence Changes Mr. and Mrs. Edward Swanson have moved from Wauconda to the'Kreutzer place on John street. The Thomas Howe family vacated the J. B. Kelter place on Richmond road and moved to Ridgefield Saturday. The J. C. iBickler family moved into the J. B. Kelter house on Richmond road, having vacated the McHenry House hotel which was recently purchased by Myrtle Felz. # Mrs. George Weber and family have moved from their home on the Crystal Lake road into the Frank Hughes apartment on Richmond rof|. You Would Too ft Physical Culture Instructor (to' new pupil)--Your ehest expansion is extraordinary. Pupil--I've just had a Salary increase, and the girl I love has accepted me at last. Head of the Class Professor--Now class, how many make a dozen? Class--Twelve. Professor--How many mike a million? Glass--Very few these days. Better Find Out Willie--Mamma, am I descended from the monkey tribe? Mother--I'm not sure, Willie; I never met any of your father's folks. No Difference She--What heavenly swing I Let's dance. He--That wasn't swing. The Waiter just dropped our dinner. Reasonable Query Heyton--Is a chicken big enough to eat when it's two weeks old? Vanda--Certainly not. Heyton--Then how does it lftrs? LATEST STYLES Otty Council Proceedings Council koonCFeb. 5,1940. The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Alderman John A. Bolger, who was acting in the capa city of Mayor of the City during the absence of Mayor Overton. Aldermen present: Bolger, Buss, Freund, Nye, Regner. Absent: Mayor Overton and Alderman Ferwerda. Motion by Buss, seconded by Ny#, that the minutes of the last regular meeting be approved as read. Motion by Freund, seconded by Buss, to approve the Treasurer's report , as read, showing the following balances: Regular Account, $6,014.73; Motor Fuel, $509.24; Sewer, $2,318.79; Special Assessment, $2,572.52. Motion carried. Motion by Regner, seconded by Nye, that the collector's report be approved as read. Motion carried. Motion by Nye, seconded by Freund, that the clerk's report be approved as 'read. Motion carried. Motion by Nye, seconded by Regner, that the following bills be paid as approved by the finance committee. Motion carried. Edward J. Buss, Alderman service ;$ 16.00 John A. Bolger, Alderman service 16.00 George P. Freund, Aldermait service 15.00 Joseph M. Regner, Alderman service ;... 16.00 A. E. Nyei Alderman service .. 15.00 iPred Ferwerda, Alderman service 16.00 R. I. Overton, Mayor service .. 24,00 Vernon J. Knox, Attorney service 60.00 Earl R. Walsh, Clerk service .. 105.00 Robert L. Weber, Treasurer service 80.00 Math M. Niesen, Waterworks supt. service :. 60.00 W. C. Feletz, Supt. sts. and alleys service 105.00 Jack Smith, Police service .... 100.00 Earl R. Walsh, Office expense 15.00 Anderson Service Station, Gas, oil, police car 43 31 Wm. Tesch, Labor, pub. property 6.00 Nye Music Store, Repair street clock «... 2.50 EJmer Christensen, Police service 100.00 Jack Smith, Police service .... 15.00 McHenry Plaftidealer, Printing, publications 18.20 Standard Oil Co., Fuel oil .... 8.80 Earl R. Walsh, Freight, etc 8.87 F. J. Bienapfl, Labor, city hall 4.00 E. W. Gorman, Prestone, gas 7.32 John Stilling, Stove gas .79 Tonyan Construction Co., Repair bridge -- 10.30 Henry C. Kamholz, Supplies .~. 7.71 John J. Vycital, Supplies 2.25 Wm. H. Althoff, Supplies 1.81 McHenry Lumber Co., Coal, city hall 11.32 Mort Ritt, Repair street clock 3.00 Peter Wirfs, Special police service 20.00 McGee's Men's Wear, Police coats and caps 66.65 Special Sewer Account, Sewer service - 76.00 Mayme Buss, Salaries, clerical service «... 25.79 Public Service Co., Ornamental light service 95.81 Public Service Co., Bracket light service 158.18 Public Service Co., Light setfj vice, pond jgg Public Service Co., Service at city hall 6.50 Public Service Co., Sewer power and light ......... 46.61 Public Service Co., Wlater power • 80.91 Western United, G. A E., Burner rental «... 1.00 Western United G. A E., Gas service, fire house 15.84 Art Meyers, Labor on water- ^ works 16.00 N. F. Colby, Labor on waterworks 16.00 Illinois Bell Telephone, Telephone service 10.48 Dick Miller, Labor, streets and alleys T - 80.86 Paul E. Gerasch, Labor, material on waterworks 62.90 James B. Clow & Sons, One hydrant 53.10 Fred C. Felts, Supt. sewer salaries 90.00 Standard Oil Co., Fuel oil 25.35 The question of auxiliary water supply system was discussed with a representative of Engineer Kasser's office. Action was deferred until such time as the entire board convenes. Motion by Buss, seconded by Nye to adjourn. Motion carried. ^ JOHN A. BOLGER, Acting Mayto. EARL R. WALSH, Clerk. fiQMTNG EVENTS t TEN-MONTH-OLD SON > OF MILTON BREFELDS ' DIES OF PNEUMONIA A tiny angel was added to the heavenly host Sunday evening, February 11, as Bernard Brefeld, the tenmonth- old son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Brefeld, was spared the trials of mortal life. The little bud of life was nipped before it had a chance to open and show its true worth and beauty, [50 1bs. P Berkshire boar. K"- ------ iv 4,:»V February 39 ^ ' Winter Picr.ic--Sponsored by'1?onMh Bureau--I. O. O. F. hall, Woodstock. Riverview Camp, R. N. A. -- Resrulai Meeting. " Febraary 21 East River Road Pinochle-- Thonneson. Febraary 22, • Washington's Birthday Sappt* "'Osifci munity Methodist Church--Sponsd#*- t ed by Ladies' Aid. ^ . Evening Bridge--Mrs. Paid flchwqf*- man. ^ Febraary 21 ' l O. E. S.--Regular Meeting. 2A February 29 | Hobby Show -- Sponsored by Youth--Legion hall, Hebron. March 5 Fox River Valley Camp, R.,.K Public Card Party. \ ---- March 7 CvJ C. If. of A.--Business Meeting * ' AUCTION! The farm having been sold, we wfflT sell at Public Auction on the T. Bacon farm, located four miles northwest of Wauconda, six miles southeast at McHenry, two miles south of Volo, on WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21 Beginning at 10:30 a.m., sharp., 84 -- Head of Livestock -- 35 Jersey Cows -- New milkers and springers; 1 bull; 7 2-year heifers; 6 yearling heifers; 6 calves, 9 mo. oM; 7 fall calves. These cattle all raised on this farm--one of the best herds in this vicinity. 1 Horses -- Black Team, 13 A 14 yra. old, wt. 3000; Sorrel Gelding, 15 ytip> old, wt. 1400; Grey Gelding, 14 ytl» old, wt. 1600. •' 6 brood sows; 11 young pigs, w and the tiny soul went off to sing eternal praises. The child was stricken with pneumonia and passed away at the home of his parents near the Crockett subdivision at the southeast corner of Pistakee Lake, in Lake county. The funeral services were held Wednesday at Pekin, HI. 1 Gather No Moss "Hunting, trapping and mosspicking is hereby prohibited on the properties of Delmas Eschete and Neville Eschete on the right descending bank of the Little Caillou, about twenty miles below Houma," is a sign on the farm of the Eschetes near Houma, La. The moss "crop" has found a profitable market in cities. A complete line of farming implements and tools and some househoW furniture. Feed and Grain 12 ft. silage in 18 foot silo; 380 bu. oats; 50 bu. rye; 18 tons ear corn in crib; 4 tons oat hay; 10 tons soy bean hay; one mow straw in barn.ip 100 Leghorn and White Wyandoqp Pullets. 7r Terms of Sale A" srsrar "r1 *0 *25.00, cash: orttt that amount a credit of six months' will be given the purchaser on bankable notes bearing 7 per cent interest. No property removed until settled for. * ---- Lunch Wagon on Grounds --M FRANK & VTNNIE BACOlt West McHenry' State Bank. Clerking Charles Leonard, Auctioneer r~~MI PLAuE KESTAURANT Plume m JUSTEN A FREUND, Props! Green St Watch this space closely for fntnre 'developments which will prove of unusual interest to the female of the species. It will be jrour loss, dear ladies, if you fail to watch this ad--we're telling you! She--Have yea been following the new styles? He--Sure. I followed «se 19 Macks esly today. S^PNED AT LOSS • • * OF LITTLE DAUGHTER Not Him "You ain't one of them fellowsL who drop their tools and scoot aa_ soon as knock-off blows, are you?"" "Not me. Why, I often have to .wait five minutes after I put my tools away before the whistle goes." - New is the time to save on your wall jlaper needs, at AlthofTa Hdwe. CAMEfcl^N1 intruder in Henry Pettit's home helped capture himself. Letting himself down after climbing through a kitchen window, he stepped on a table which upended and . knocked him to the floor. He* started to get up, bitfpped hi*head'against the kitchen sink, and was knocked unconscious. \ H c- • ' Mniiaam || PMs A lilt of foods that contain aluminum is as follows: Milk, bread, •Ms, peas, bananas, oranges, epplea, raisina, sugar, tomatoes, cabbage, r;ce, beef, beets, carrots, beans, corn and potatoes. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Swanson were saddened last Saturday, February 11, by the stillbirth of a daughter at the Woodstock hospital. The baby was laid to rest Saturday afternoon in Woodland cemetery, McHenry, QABBY GERTIE fijp Too Diplomatic He (being diplomatic) -- I shall miss you terribly when you're away: in fact, I don't quite know what 1< shall do, but-- She (being noble)--Oh I Very welL 1 won't go. . How Very Trne Vftna--I don't think that wmw have always been vain. You know women were made before mirrors, George--Yes, and they've been before them most of the time sinoe. Always Ready to Help "This is the third fly I've fished" out of my soup," said the diner, testily. "Would you oare for a sieWt eirT" asked the waiter.--Stray Stories. I Take n Chasms tally--I wouldn't marry the task man on earth. Hopemore--Then take me and yo« won't be iwihrig any risk. No Need Repeating larhT (soUcitourty)--Shall I g*i over it agafeft Victim--He> ( feeavd * -all tbe fc-at time. U4S. , CttrtM ptfodpbuon on a commercial scale is SmiMd to the southern ?arL?' flP Umted principally Florida, Californlft, Texas and Arizona. "A goat-getter used to be a herdspsa » now he's a speed cop." Little Heme for Goths On the island of Gotland, Sweden, there are in the city of Vis by cottages so small that you can look over them to lilacs *>i«-- back garden./ NvtOfoWfll Cashew nuts grow on trees Trora » to 40 fleet high. The fruit ia kidney-ehaped, «bout an inch in length, and has a double shelL The nat grows tm the end of a fleshy, pear-shaped atalk called the cashe* apple, which Is juicy and slightly fecid. Hie trunk of the cashew tree •exudes a gum not unlike gum arabtii.'> • ' • "Big Timer 'Sde Ww h» {progieS* at AHhdrPs Hdwe. » Big 5 cu. ft. Servel Electrolux GAS REFRIGERATOR NOW ONLY *124 50 •jp- (Originally sold for >149.501 LESS an Extra Liberal Allowance for your old refrigeratorl UBOAl TERMS . 1 »r. i,.ii' . '.u," 1 A special purchase saved vs money --now wt pass thm savings on to • A special purchase did it! That's why we're able to make such an, amazing offer. For never before have we sold a gen* uine 5 cu. ft. Servel Electrolux Gas Refrig* erator at such a low price. You save a full $25 over the original telling price. Nor it that alL For in order to make this sale even more sensational, we're offering an extra liberal trade-in allowance on your old refrigerator. Thus you caiv tave even more... . But-ra word of warning! Our supply of these handsome bargains is limited, and when they're gone, the tale will be over. So don't wait. Come in--buy now and tave. Servel Electrolux Gas Refrigerator Dealers Are Abo Featuring Fine Yokes WESTERN UNITED WGAS *"» ELECTRIC COMPANYLV / 5&&SifeSi