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^.-W J±:r-V^ #f* r#i«" " Jitter* ' /, a ^ ** 'V '" v'i^ * \ V- '" "•' Volume 65 .1-^ ^f'/h: ,v M>/1\ ,v. • - • • -••" v- *• • * vA"1' .;*»'•, - ' '* . v| .-^ ^ ••'• v.m-: 3**$ - ' f l n - i . -",l 'd •• < t's ~~t.* McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1940 No. 4a LOCAL THRONG 1 1 HAILS BROOKS, •.V * •' LYONS CARAVAN I 7'i APPLAUDED FOE ORATORY J; <~~ The Woodstock courthouse was filled ardent supporters of Richard J. Imports, Republican candidate for governor, and C. Wayland Brooks, Republican candidate for United States < senator, when the popular candidates beaded a caravan into that city Tuesday morning about 10 o'clock s Both candidates were forceful in ;Xf|»eir talks and were greeted with loud applause. Both are fine orators and although they have been making four and five talks a day for weeks, they •till carry a lot , of power and dynamite. Both Lyons and Brooks have been Ule standard bearers ("Not Pall Bear- «fs") of the Republican party in Illinois during the recent lean years. Both fought to keep the party alive When some of the candidates in the present campaign didn't even find time to get out on the firing line. Lyons was drafted to run in 1938 when nobody else in the party would make the t|fce. ^ With the sacrifice these two men have made in the past ewrht years for Republicanism in the state it is only fitting and proper they be recognized today when things look very bright for a return of Illinois to Republican Supervision again. Probably no two men in the Republican party in Illinois have given more to Republicanism than Brooks and Lyons. They have toured the state tine and again to battle the dictatorship of Roosevelt and Horner. They have spent much of their time and money in the past eight years to bring Republicanism back to Illinois. Surely their efforts should be awarded on April 9th with the nomination on the GTO. P. ticket for the offices they* seek ud the election to these offices next Jiovember. Speaks m Sales Tax JSpeaking in East St. Louis last Thursday night, Richard J. Lyons charged: "The promise that elimination of the state property tax and substitution of the sales tax would relieve home owner has "turned out to be just Mother broken Democratic pledge," Citing the state tax commission and the state department of finance as authority for his figures, the Lake countv legislator said: The fact of the matter is that, •sen if we do not include relief, the State is collecting and spending $25,- 000.000 a year more today than it was at the verv peak of the boom days, back in 1929. "They removed the state propertv tax, which was fifty cents per $100 of valuation when the rate was highest. Then they turned rteht around •*>d told the townships and commission counties that they would have to levy thirty cents for relief--and collect and spend this thirtv cents if they aaneoted so-called state assistance ('with their relief nroerrams. "I say 'so-called' state assistance, bee*r>«° all it smonnts to is the state . collecting money from the people, and then givin*? them back one-third of it --on condition. In other words, after the state collects three cents sales tax. it tells the townships and comities: v " 'We'll give you back one cent IP you make SO-cent levy on property. You «*>e WE don't want to make the leVy. brause we want neople to think that WE are helping the home own- "I should like to nomt out just how the home owners have been helped. Consider, for example, the owner of a home valued for taxation at $2,500. Applying the highest state rate ever set up--fifty cents--we find that the Ofuer of that home paid $12.50 state property tax before that tax was re- "flow, he doesn't have that state tax any more. But, he does have the 30-cent local relief levy which, on a $8,600 assessed valuation would be 97.50. Then, on top of that, he*has the sales tax. "On every tangible item he buys, he has to pay three per cent sales tax. These tangible items--including food, clothing, lurniture and other itens-- account for most of his expenses. "1 recently called attention to the official figures of the state department of finance, showing that more than $16,500,000 sales tax was paid on food by Illinois citizens during the fiscal year ended last July. "Since then, the figures for the full calendar year of 1939 have been made pabhc, and they show that the sales tax on food those twelve months had risen to 516,949,361--or nearly seventeen million dollars. That is seventeen million dollars which the men and women of Illinois would been able to use for food if it had not been taken from them to foot tjae bill for the most wasteful state/^ministration %e have ever had." ,. Lyons poined out that "only about half of they money collected in sales tax is used for relief," and concluded: •Removal of the sales tax on food iriH not necessitate the substitution at another tax, because the money is r-Spt-'iieeded. By putting an end to th'> state spoils system, we can save that seventeen million dollars, and still give the jobless and the aged better care than they are receiving now. It : J * * * * # i . . McHENRY GIRLS ENJOY SIGHTS OF CALIFORNIA The Misses Miriam Sayler and Arleen Bacon write back enthusiastic reports of their sojourn in California. Word comes that they are having a wonderful time and are in love with the country. The weather is ideal with the mercury hovering around seventy degrees most of the time. They have gone sight-seeing in Old Mexico, in Hollywood where they saw a number of the stars, in San Diego, and many other interesting places. They also called on the Lewis Erickson family, former McHenry residents, wha;. are now living at Pasadena. MARRIAGE LICENSES A marriage license was issued in Waukegan last Saturday to LaVerne Cavett, 21. of Ingleside, and Ralph Schaefer, 21, of Johns'burg. Claude W. Wallace, Hebron, 111., to Eleanor May Schacht, Hebron, 111- March 9, 1940. AROUND THE COURT HOUSE THREE DIVORCES FILED Three divorce suits were filed in the circuit court Monday. Hazel Olson is seeking a divorce from Elmer Olson on the grounds of desertion. They were married June 24, 1924. Lorraine Porter is asking for a divorce from Eleanor Porter on a desertion charge. They were married December 15, 1935. Louise M. Johnson has filed a divorce suit against R. C. Johnson charging desertion. They ware married June 18, 1928. * CONTINUE TWO CASES One case for reckless driving, and another for disorderly conduct, were continued until next Monday by Justice Charles IF. Hayes Monday morning. Bond was set at $200 in each The, reckless driving charge is against E. M. Kucsowfci of Chicago. Charles Forman of Algonquin is the complaining witness. It is charged the defendant lost control of his car on Route 31 in Algonquin with the result it crashed into a fence in front of the Forman home causing considerable damage Saturday afternoon. The disorderly conduct charge is against "Michael XssssknefF of Chicago, who was riding with Kuczkowski. The complaint was lodged by Sheriff Lester Edinger after It is claimed Kassakneff became quite a nuisance around the county jail following the arrest of his partner. IN SYCAMORE JAIL Sheriff Lester Edinger stated lionday he had been informed by Sheriff Wlilliam Runnells of DeKalb county that Robert Bland, Woodstock young man, is being held' on a statutory charge in the county jail at Sycamore. Bland, it is claimed, was apprehended Saturday night. Also apprehended at the same time was Orville White of Woodstock. Sheriff Runnells informed Sheriff Edinger that White was not implicated in the same charge against Bland but was in the car Bland was driving when latter was apprehended. White is being held in custody at Sycamore. MANY ATTEND 15TH ANNUAL PMA MEETING BALES FOR PAST TSAR, 19 MILLION A goodly number of Pure Milk Association members and their wives attended the fifteenth annual meeting of the association which wa3 held in Chicago Tuesday at the Auditorium theatre. The future of the federal milk marketing order and plans to reduce costs of hauling milk from farms to country plants and cooling and loading stations were among the major problems listed for study. F. J. Knox, director of sales for the organization, stated that during 1939 a total of 114,275,160 pounds of milk was marketed by the members. This amount brought in gross sales totaling $19,263,233.89. Seek Uniform Price Level Mr. Knox said in part that the federal order in Chicago is assisting Pure Milk association to finish a job it set out to do ten years ago, that is to provide orderly marketing of milk, which means uniform prices to producers and to dealers. It is unfortunate that the industry could not see our aims and give us sufficient co-operation to develop this kind of a program without government help. It is my opinion that unless all parts of the industry can agree to work out an equitable program through cooperative effort, state and federal authorities will continue to be called upon to help co-operatives do this job. From January 1 to September 1, 1939 Pure Milk Association's Market Adjustment Fund equalized the Chicago and suburban markets. During this period 109,643,281 pounds of milk were sold through the Market Adjustment Fund at a cost of $4S5,072.24, or an average cost of $.44424 per cwt. These sales of milk were principally for fluid cream purposes and a portion for' churning and cheese ANTON POKERSHING UNDER $30,000 B0ND8 TOR SHOOTING WIFE Anton Pokershing was held to the grand jury under bonds of $30,000 shortly after noon last Friday. He is alleged to have shot and seriously wounded his wife, Christine, Tuesday evening, March 5, in the basement of their home on Washington street, Woodstock. His wife is in a critical condition in the Woodstock hospital where she was rushed following the shooting. Loss of blood from the wound in the right armpit made it necessary for a blood transfusion. It is alleged, from a story told Chief Harold Kemerling of Woodstock, that Pokershing shot his wife with a 16 gauge shotgun following a quarrel in the basement of the home over some alterations being made in the house. It is claimed that a son, Adolph, who is seventeen years old, disarmed his father, after he had fired two shots. The first shot missed Mrs. Pokershijig but the second struck her in the./ight armpit. v. Pokershing told Sheriff Lesfe* Edinger that he does not remember shooting his wife. Whether he had been drinking before the incident took place has not been officially determined. It is claimed he flew into a rage following the argument and ran into a small wine cellar where the gun was hidden. A charge of assault with intent to murder has been charged against Pokershing by State's Attorney William M. Carroll. Thip "h»rge probably will be changed to murder should Mrs. Pokershing die from the gun shot wounds. MILLION IN STATE 2 ON RELIEF; COUNT? ~ AIDS 2,740 PERSONS The estimated number of persons dependent upon the five assistance programs in Illinois increased from 1,104,645 in December of 19S9 to 1,135,288 in January. The distribution in per cent for each ^ addition to"equalizing the market five Programs was as follows: ON PRORATHMf Robert Duggan, 50 years old, was placed on probation Friday morning by Judge William L. Pierce after the prisoner made a forecful plea in his own behalf not to be sent to the state penitentiary. Duggan was indicted recently on a charge of burglary and larceny in corfijecti(V» "with entering the |Jack Wilson tavern at Burton's Bridge and taking some eighty dollars and a watch. He pleaded guilty to larceny when the state dropped the burglary charge a few weeks ago. Theo. L. Hamer was appointed to defend him and the attorney filed a petition for probation. Friday morning Duggan was almost on hip way to prison when the court suddenly changed his mind and placed him on probation. It was Duggan's first offense although he did not deny that he has been in the habit of drinking a lot EVENING CLASSES FOR MERCHANTS, SALESMEN WILL BEGIN IN APRIL r Vlfroagh the co-operation of the State Board for Distributive Education, the local school board is now able to provide local merchants and sales people with adult evening classes in modeern merchandising and salesmanship. These classes, nroviding there is a satisfactory enrollment, will begin durinsr the first week of April and will be held at the hisrh school one nipht a week for a period of ten weeks. All persons who are emploved either full or part time, or temporarily unemployed are ciualified to attend these classes. R. R. Schuler. area coordinator for thp diriment- of distributive education, will be in this vicinity during the next few wee^s familiarizing the lo^al merchants with the nlan. All n«"-sons who are ouMified and who are interested in attending such a course «r»» urged to <ret in touch with Mr. Dnker. superintendent of the local schools. the Fund continued to guarantee milk checks, and thirty-four claims, totaling $2,709.46, were paid to members upon failure of dealers to pay producers for milk. r General Manager flyssks Arthur H. Lauterbach, general manager for the association, predicted that federal and state milk regulations are here to stay. The Chicago market is operating under an order of the United States Department of Agriculture. Lauterbach said of this arrangement: "It has sohred and Is helping- to solve some of our problems. If we could follow this regulatory measure, with a consent decree under the authority of the Department of Justice, specifying a code of rules and regulations applicable to the whole milk industry, the prospects for peace and better prosperity for the milk business in Chicago certainly would improve." N. J. Cladakis, federal market administrator, told the gathering the federal government wants to work ico- operation with producers, and that the government had no intention of replacing in any way co-operative as. sociations. H*> announced a nrice of $1.70 per hundredweight would be paid to producers for all milk delivered m February. EDWARD L. HOWARD LIFELONG RESIDENT OF COUNTY IS DEAD Bnv vour Babv Chicks at the Farm- Mill, the Home of Good Chicks. Phooem •. S8-tf-fp Edward L. Howard, the last member of an early pioneer family, passed away at his home at 527 Bunker street, Woodstock, at seven o'clock Saturday evening, March 9. He had been ill for several weeks. He was born in Greenwood township on the Howard homestead, Aug. 10, 1858, the youngest son of the late Matthew A. and Mary Griffin Howard. He attended the local rural school and grew to manhood there. As a young man he spent two years on a claim of land which he took up near Sioux Falls, S. D. Being forced to leave there because of severe draught, he returned to McHenry county. He married Catherine A. Guth at St. Patrick's church, Hartalnd, on June 28, 1893. Four children were born of this union. Two of these survive, Mrs. Genevieve Dodge, living at home and Clarence Howard of^ Elgin. Since his wife's death last August, Edward Howard had failed steadily. After several years of farming, he moved to his present home on Bunker street in 1902. He worked in the Oliver Typewriter factory for over twenty years. Mr. Howard was a good "fiddler" of the old order and played at many dances and entertainments. Funeral services were held at ten o'clock Tuesday morning at St. Mary's chupch, Woodstock, with burial in Calvary cemetery. CONCERT TONIGHT Don't forget to attend the Instrumental Concert which the high school band and orchestra are giving at the Communitv Hi eh School Auditorium tonight, Thursday, at 8:15. They have practiced faithfully for many weeks on your favorite selections and are eagerly looking forward to this opportunity of playing them for you. Delight them with your presence. Admission 25 cents. WJPA, 43.0; general, 42.4; old age, 11.6; mothers' pension, 1.4, and blind, 0.7. Total obligations f«*r the five benefits amounted to $15,935,510. Of this amount $5,241,409 was for general relief; $7,464,993 for WPA; $2,818,884 for old age assistance 4l£Oj50O for mothers' pensions and $289,665 for blind pensions. In McHfenry county a total of 2,740 people *vere on relief or an estimate per cent of one in every thirteen persons. Of fhis number 1,412 were on general relief; 835 on WPA; 465 on old age; 154 mothers' pensions and forty-four blind pensions. It cost $10,246.84 for general relief with the state contributing $593 and the local townships, $9,653.84. The state's contribution was just about the lowest of any county in the state with some of the contributions to counties running as high as $65,000 in Madison county, $60,000 in Franklin. $47,000 in Winnebago, $2,977 in "Little Boone," and $31,313 in Kane. McHenry county has carried pretty much of its own load in the care of poor over the period of depression, which by the way is still on in big style if the number of people on relief in the state is any example. It cost $112,948.78 to care for general relief in the county in 1939. Of this amount the townships paid $92,- 824.40 while state contributed $20,124 which figure is less than some of the counties the size of McHenry receive in one month. DR. FRANK KIRBY OF ABBOTT LABS ADDRESSES LIONS LIQUOR LICENSE {EES R AISED TO $250 PER YEAR HittEASES REVENUE BY $10,000 HARRY RO&ENTHALS ENJOY SOUTHLAND Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rosenthal of Chicago have just returned from a short trip in the sunny South. The majority of the two month vacation was spent in New Orleans, La. Mrs. Rosenthal, formerly Lillian Segel. of McHenry, found a wealth of subject matter in this quaint and unique city, with its historical sites, its flourishing commerce, its beautiful parks, its mighty "Old Man River" and its world famous Mardi Gras. , Mr. and Mrs. Rosenthal resided in the Vieux Carre during their stay, the French quarter known everywhere for its antique and curiosity shops, wrought iron balconies, courtyards, narrow crooked streets, and as a haven for artists from everywhere. Mrs. Rosenthal is exhibiting at the American Fore Gallery on Rush street INTERESTING ' NEARBY NEWS Annual liquor license fees for taverns outside corporate limits in McHenry county were raised from $150 to $250, by the board of supervisors Tuesday. This will increase the county revenue by some $10,000 per year. Last year liquor licenses brought in some $15,000 in revenue. Approximately 100 licenses were issued. Several board members commenting . on the increase of the liquor license j *n Chicago at the present time, fee following the board meeting Tuesday stated that the fee of $150 was too small in comparison to the larger fees paid by taverns inside corporato limits. In many cases, jt was pointed out, taverns inside corporate limit* pay a much larger fee and operate on shorter or less hours per day. In fairness to all, it was indicated, the fee was raised so as to have a more balanced fee for all taverns. Seek Radio Equipment It is generally known that the board members have been studying the proposition of purchasing radio equipment for the sheriff's office. This was disclosed at a recent board meeting when Sheriff Lester Edinger appeared before the board and made a pl*& for murium eouioment for his office. McHenry county is the only county in northern Illinois not having some kind of radio equipment to combat crime. Pressed for funds to operate the county machinery the past few years, the board has delayed going into the proposition. However, it appers a careful study is being made by the purchasing committee to finance the purchase of this much needed equipment. Will Rqm£ba Licenses Several board members wefe vefy anxious to have it known that the increase in license fees was not done for the purpose of buying radio equipment for the sheriff's office, but that it was done to more equalize licenses for taverns in general in the county. The sheriff's office is called for help on various occasions to taverns operated outside of corporate limits. On the other hand'it has been very seldom a call has been answered for help SOCCESS GREETS LOCAL MUSICIANS AT GLEN ELLYN MARTIN BAUM~ AWARDED GOLD MEDAL Last Saturday, March 9, the ensembles and soloists of the local high school instrumental departments competed against other talented musicians at Glen Ellyn. Martin Baum proved the most successful with his baritone solo, "Beautiful Colorado," by DeLuca, accompanied by Mrs. E. A. Baum. He received a first division rating which means that he is eligible to enter the state contest for baritone soloists. He also received a gold medal. There were two second devision ratings awarded, one to Gordon Scholle for his violin solo, "First Air Varie," ov Dancla. accompanied by Mrs. Goodell. He received a silver medal. | The other second division rating Keen interest in the Golden Gloves jwas awarded to the string ouartet fights in Chicago among Crystal Lake Schadle. violin; Gordon Scholle, residents was shown recently due to, Roman Schmitt, violin, and the progress of Wm. Cowan, Crystal I Warren Jones, cello) for playing "Old Lake entry. By a vote of the judges j Montery," by Zamecnik. They receivand referees who officiated in the ^ a certificate for their fine perforau inaa ^ from any tavern inside of corporate limits in the county. City and village police take care of any calls in this connection. It is said McHemy county has more taverns in the rural communitv than Tournament of Champions a week ago, Morris Corona was awarded the Barney Ross trophy and Cowan the Joe Louis trophy. Each year these awards are donated by the famous fighters who once were C. pions themselves. The award is based on sportsmanship displayed by contestants in the welterweight and heavyweight classes. Harvard became the mecca for metropolitan newspaper reporters and photographers on Tuesday of last week when it was disclosed that James Roselli, operating a small shoe repair shop at 108 East iBrainard street in that city and two similar enterprises at Kenosha, Wis., was charged with refusing to answer questions asked by a federal census enumerator. John C. Hallisey, retired farmer and resident of Woodstock the past thirty years, reached the ninety-second year in his long life March 8. The anniversary was observed at the Hallisey home, presided over by the daughter, Mrs. Margaret Cowlin, since the demise of her mother. Mr. Hallisey is in fairly good health, but has found the current winter a handicap in that the weather has prevented him from getting out doors and taking customary walks. Miss Bessie McRoberts, enroute from her home at Chemung to Har any of the other counties in this part vard on March 4, heard a meadow lark of the state. It is onlv natural with j sine, a harbinger of early spring, Miss some 100 taverns outside of cities and villages there is more demand for police protection and of course this ance. Third Division Rating The brass quartet (Elaine Landgren, George Freund, Gordon Scholle and Martin Baum) received a third ^'viricr. rating. Even though they Waly o uiuu uiviaion rating, they are considered good because no other brass quartet scored over a second division rating. Warren Jones also received a third division rating for his "Andante from A Minor Concerto" by Goltermann. From their entrance in the contest, all of the above have received what they expected--experience. Tonight the above soloists will play their solos at the big concert along with the band and orchestra. Come and see them. Wont you. The admission is 10c for children and 25c for adults. falls under the duties of the sheriff. INTERESTING GROUP OF PERSONS COMPRISE WAUKEGAN ORCHESTRA An explanatory address by the midwest regional director, Mrs. H. W. Hartough of Chicago, officially opened the meeting. The speaker fully ex- Shad rach B. Gregory. 9,1, passed away March 2 at the Harvard Community hospital, where he was a patient the past two and one-half years. He lacked three months of being 92 I plaine<1 the'functioning of the'new years of age. He was a native of | which is still youn^ ^ Pennsylvania. '™11 and should develop into a very W'llinm Daley, 41 years old, 4038 ^^1 one. She stressed the point Fortunate indeed is McHenry to beiW. Eighteenth street. Chicago, cm- that the mothers and a]1 the wom« Gf p oyed as a special agent by the Chi-} voting age who are American citisens cago A North Western Ry., had hiF right foot amputated at the Shermar hospital in Elgin Wednesday, Marcl 6, as the result of an accident in which You make no mistake in selecting an ABC Washer for home laundry Jacob Jasten « Sopa. 4ft-fp The McHenry Lions met Tuesday evening at the Karls' Cafe. After 1 eating to satiety of hot chicken-pie,! the Lions smacked their lips, leaned J back in their chairs and listened to | Dr. Frank B. Kirby. of the Abbott 1 Laboratory, discuss allergy to food. ! Dr. Kirby's subject was actually | "Allergy-Pollen by the Millions." Extensive study and experimentation has given the speaker vast knowledge on the subject. With a fluent vocabulary and a somewhat hidden flare for the amusing side, Dr. Kirby cited many interesting cases of experimentation and results obtained. Hay fever sufferers would do well to follow the trend of prevention as outlined. The club also heard an exnlanation from an organiser who is in McHenry to further a night class that will be beneficial to businessmen and their clerks. This course is to be offered in conjunction with the high school, but under direction of instructors experienced in retail business. This course would last from eight to ten weeks. Lion President Nye presented a map and pla^s for a bus line to run throueh McHenrv from Waukegan to DeKalb. This plan is not worked out in its entirety, but promises to be 'rery beneficial to those travelers who now seek east-west transportation. The Lions will entertain the Patrol Boys at their next meeting, March 26. We are offering an attractive special for the next ten days on Speed Queen home laundry equipment. Read our display ad in this issue. Carey Electric Shop. 43-fp Beautiful head sizes. hats for matrons, Mrs. C. F. Pick. large 43-fp Order T«nr Rubber Stamps at The privileged to hear the fine Waukegan Philharmonic Orchestra in its own High School Auditorium. This splendid orchestra of fifty-three pieces has been acclaimed throughout Illinois for its excellent music. Adonting as its slosran, "Music for the Masses at a Minimum," the orchestra is now entering upon its fourth year of presenting outstanding musical programs at low admission prices. During past years the orchestra has presented such famous artists as Marion Claire, Henry Weber, Joseph Vito, Leonardo Amarisco, Lilyan Sacks and Alec Templeton. These guest soloists have been outspoken in their praise of the organization. Especially inter, esting to them was the fact that the group is made up of musicians from all walks of life. Doctors, chemists, storekeepers, postmen, and even a mayor are included in the personnel. There are hands scarred from manual labor, rough from dish water and manicured from the beauty parlors, but they are all striving for the exquisite pianissimos and exciting cr$- cendos. But it is not money that brings these mu°icians of varying degrees of talent and technique and from different social and economical strata together. It is the language of music, the most democratic toneue in a world of undemocratic actualities. Helping a cause as worthy to McHenry as the library by listening to a really fine orchestra, is almost "having your cake and esting it too." So we say again, fortunate is McHenry to hear the Waukegan Philharmonic Orchestra April 2 at the high school! he was seriously^ injured at Barring- I 11 If M 4monr tlie Sick Mrs Nick Adams has been confined to her bed for several day|i due to illness. Edward Matthews, who was found unconscious, in bed Monday morning, is recovering from his illness in the Woodstock hospital. Charles Weldt is receiving treatment in the Woodstock hospital for an injury received while at work in the Alemite Wednesday morning. Millinery--Open every evening from now until Easter. Mrs. C« F. Pieh. A- ---4S-fp ton a few hours earlier. Daley fell from a northbound freight train at the east end of the protection fence located at the passenger station at 1 o'clock Wednesday morning. Both feet were mangled by the train and it is expected he may lose part of his left foot. A verdict of accidental death was returned by a coroner's jury at an inquest Monday morning, March 4, into the death of Robert C. Bear, Sr., 59 years old, of 4140 Forest ave., Western Springs. Bear died at the Berwyn hospital early Wednesday morning, March 6, about three hours after he had been struck by a westbound automobile as he was walking east on 47th' bv thp conrtv chairman street near the Raymond avenue in-' Bourelle. of McHenrv tersection. Driver of the car was Raymond Collignon, 32, Of Crystal Next week is Home Laundry Week. Be sure to look over our line of ABC IWfWf BaafVlRaMni A OAMB AQ Lake. 111. Howard Switzer suffered an unusual and very painful accident at his | farm near Huntley last Wednesday morning while he was at work in the silo. He stepped on a large paper bag which he supposed was empty. It exploded throwing a sheet of flame into his face causing burns about the face and on his left hand. Mr. Switier does not know what the bag contained. While the explosion did not make a loud report it threw forth a big sheet of fire. On Monday morning of last week Bellingham Furniture Manufacturers of Illinois started production of breakfast and dinette sets from their plant at the end of East Church street, Libertyville. The plant is employing at present thirty-six persons, nearly all of whom are from Libertyville and Mundelein. Of the thirty-six, however. about five are only temporarily employed. John Pustavrh, Jr., the alleged Waukegan firebug, could not survive the rigors of a court trial because of his desperate physical condition, Judge Ralph J. Dady, Assistant State's Attorney George W. Field and Atomey E. C. Edwards were informed Friday, March 8. Pustavrh, in the final stages of consumption, may live for a year at the most under proper medical care, the court officers were told by Dr. George L. Moseby, senior physician and psychiatrist at the Veterans' hgspitaL #|sted by the vice-chairman, Mrs. A. Vale", also of McHenry, The National Lesrion of the Moth^s of America is vita'lv inter«»«*ed in securine new members and *'1 are asked to co-operate in thi«* worthv cause and Mn the I-^<no« M»*«. B^urel'e. Mrs. Vales or Mrs. S. F. Beatty will gladly take application® membership. Card of Thanks We extend our »ince thanks and appreciation to Mr. Duker and the school jjrmrd for the use of the auditorium, and to Mr. Jacob Justen for the asa of the palms. Mrs. N. Bourelle. County Chairman Wrs. A. Vice-chairman. Mrs. S. F. Beatty, Exec. Secretary. CAMPAIGN MANAGERS David R. Joslyn. Henry M. Cowtln end Frank J. Green have been named rn managers for the Dwight H. Green for srove*"nor campaign in McHenry county. Their candidate will visit this county sometime before the primary election 011 Tuesday, April 9. *Nr'*hioners of Rev. J. R. Kenasy of Le^ds. Eng., who is a noa-sflMtlMr, presented him with a' fine smoking'^ cabinet on retirement. SI 00 trade-in allowance for your old iron on a new General Electric Automatic Iron. Carey Electric Shoo. 4Mp NATIONAL LEGION OF MOTHERS IN MEETING FRIDAY AFTERNOON The National Legion of the Mothers of America held a very successful meeting at the McHenry High School auditorium Tuesday afternoon, with an interesting program. The posting of the flag by the Roy Scouts was followed by the audience taking the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The singing of the "Star . (Spangled Banner" was led by Mrs. McRoberts told friends upon her ar- Pearl j>ietsch of McCollum and rival in this city. was accompanied by Mrs. Carl Weber. are sorely needed here for its development and success and beeged all to co-operate. Following thiV F«nt. Wsvne 04ah a n o f t h e W o o d s t o c k s ' ' d e l " r » r . od a verv intere=ti««r and imnartial talk on ' What Constitutes the Americpn Wav o* Living." The highlight of the afternoon Was the brill'ant and stirrinsr closing *neech offered bv Past Department Commander William J. Grace. Veterans of Foreien Wars. He took for his "ubiect. "This Business of Being a Soldier." It made every wnm^n oresent realize how neee°si»rv it is t«* belong to this noteworthy organisation. Th* orovram concluded with the rendition of "God Bl°ss AmerVa,"'delightfully snns? bv Mr*. P*pt«<*h The meeting wa« cred'tabl" handed M^ N. and ahlv as- K-> h^-i- Beautiful spring millinery, all head sixes and colors. Mrs. C. F. M».