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lygiTii 5 " Book Review ' Hie last book review of the season for the benefit of the Public Library will be given on Wednesday, April 16, instead of on April 9 as originally planned. Mrs. Clarence Anglese will give the review. Goodell. Mrs. Alice Lindsay will entertain the club on Wednesday, April 28. Atfcernooft Contract,"Bridge l "X ' The Afternoon Contract Bridge club met Tuesday afternoon. in the home [of Mrs. Albert Barbian. Prizes wpre ' awarded to' Mrs. George A. Stilling, V Mrs. C. C. Hoyte and Mrs. Harry Durland. On April 16 .the slubrwittaaeet with Mrs. Harold Ow<ai. ! • ,'* * v ' Evening C«ntirM( Britfge 1 Mrs. Albert Barbian graciously en- , tertained the member* of the Evening I Contract Bridge Club la4t Thursday I evening at her home on Riverside Drive. Prizes were awarded Miss | Clara Miller, Mrs. C. C. Hoyte and Mrs. George A. Stilling', Ctsra Miller , will entertain at the . next meeting Clara Stoffel, Mrs. Simon Stoffel and, which *H1 °? AJPri] } / Mrs. George Johnson. Mrs. Johnson will be the hostess at the nextrmeeting after Easter. Engagement 'A Mr. and Mrs. John Brown of Wauconda announce the engagement of their daughter, Evelyn Margaret, to Mr. Reginald Jack Fowles, son of Mr. and Mrs. John- Fowles of Bramard avenue, Libertyvflje. No date has been set for the Neighborhood dab Mrs. Peter M. Justen entertained the Neighborhood club last Thursday evening at her home in West McHenry- Prizes were merited by Miss Mid-Week Mrs. Lillian Cox entertained the members of the Mid-Week club last Wednesday afternoon. Prises were awarded to Mrs. William Spencer, Mrs. C. H. Downs and Mrs. Charles -z Jieie i & V040 H E A l T H H- tnents ATURE supplies the essential health-building eleio your daily diet. Bat Sometimes, through faulty diet, or unusual demands, your sjrs- ' tern develops a partial vitamin deficiency. Then, your Doctor prescribes one or more needed vitamins w concentrated form. We stock and recommend -'•' Abbott Vitamin Products because of their high vitamin potency and ^ dependability. Your Inscriptions, brought he*e, _ 'Will be compounded with tUs quality brana at fair prices. Bolger's Drug Store $*#•• Stoeet McHenry Thursday Afternoon The Thursday Afternoon Bridge club enjoyed an outing on March 27 to Westlake's at Solon Mills, where the members were served a delicious lunch at noon and spent the afternoon at cards. Prises were awarded Mrs. Marif Wilbrandt, Mrs. Dorothy Page, Mrs- Howard Wattlea and Mrs. Rose Freund. The dub will Aeet again after Easter. v • • • Honor Melvin Walsh Melvin Walsh, son of Mrs. M. J. Walsh, who heft this week for Fort Bragg, N. C., after being drafted in the selective service for one year, was the guest of honor at a gay round of parties before his departure. On Sunday, March 23, the Walsh family were guests at a turkey dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Young at Waukegan. During the afternoon, Dr. McCanflon and family, also of Waukegan, called at the Young home to bid Melvin a farewell. Tuesday, Marrfh 25. found the Walsh's traveling to Whiting, Ind., where they were entertained at a dinner party at the home of James Walsh and Mrs. M. Muldoon. Then last Thursday night, before he left for Chicago with the group of volunteers and draftees from the county. Melvin and the other members of his family enjoyed a dinner at the home of Mrs. Kate (Jraham in Round Late. " . ' • ' V; = Mrs. John Then of Grelre Bend, Kan., built a hotel for her greyhounds. The structure has forty-eight "apartments," electric lights, water and sewer systems and private runways. When W. V. Wilson of Kansas City, Mo., discovered the upholstery of his car was on fire, he drovVunw the fire station, explaining to the firemen. "It was too cold a night to make you fellows go out." When he reported to police that thieves had robbed him of two cases of beer, Theodore Wyffles of Blenheim, Can., was arrested for selling liquor and sent to jail for sixty days. TODAY'S fit w EASTEM SUNDAY Is APRIL j it's Ea*er-time here, with our great showing of •/! '.? <v ggestions . . . including richly decorated EsStr |ir>i|N of WHITMAN'S famous Chocolates, fnsfcti • t* icom the makers. • SHOWN AIOVI . . . Salter Ft.w*r t ... *or ma«r purport . .. t a WV>i% OTHER FAMOUS best-known, best4iked BOX M candy. The new gift size at IS is a favorite Mlectioa. There are others at $1.50 to $7.50. W® FADBMDLL -- America's outctandiag bos .of Candy at $1 a lb. In sixes from 15c to IS. Bolger's Drug Store Phone 40 Green Strait • - ..*&>'• Goiter Yielding To Surgical Skill IT IS but a short time ago since patients with the severe type of goiter had to travel hundreds of miles to undergo operation by some famous surgeon. Even under this skilled surgeon, the chances of coming through the operation safely were only even, the death rate being as high as 50 per cent. This high death rate was due in many cases to waiting too long before undergoing operation. Today, physicians do not wait so long before advising Operation. When the death rate from operation reached as low as SI per cent, that is only one in 20 died, it was believed that the very height of surgical skill had been* reached. It is interesting to read in Hygeia, however, how improvements in operating skill have reduced even further the death rate in goiter operations. Goiter Death Rate. In the Lahey clinic, Boston, the de^th rate from operation on goiter, where the thyroid gland reached below the neck line into the chest, was 4.4 per cent before July, 1933, whereas today it is only 1.7. . This deep-seated form of goiter is more difficult to reach than when the goiter lies up in its usual place in the front part of the neck. It lies low in the neck and grows down behind the breast bone so that it is actually in the chest. It can readily be seen how an enlarged thyroid gland lying in front of the tube carrying air to the lungs could press on this tube and interfere with breathing. The lesson here is that surgical Skill has continued to improve las shown by the above figures in •*»*• hazardous operation. Remember, early goiter can be treated successfully by rest and medicine, and certain cases by QUE8TION BOX Sores That Do ot Heal WiH Bear Watching By DR. JAMES W. BARTON AFEW years ago I came across three cases, two men and one woman, with a sore on the lower lip that failed to heal under the usual treatment. Fortunately I read an article in one of the medical journals stating that these "persistent** sores were often due to the rays of the sun. By having the woman wear a wide-brimmed hat and use heavy rouge on the lower lip, the sore healed rapidly. With the two men, keeping out of the sun's rays cleared up the sore in a few days. I am mentioning these cases because there may be some who quite naturally worry over s sore on the lip thfetdoes not heaVrttpidly because a persistent sore on the lip in the middleaged is often cancer. The history of cancer of the lip is the appearance of an ulcer which is thought to be a cold sore and is sometimes cov- Dr. Barton ered with a scab. "More commonly there is a tumor or lump in the lower lip with a tendency to have a raw or bleeding surface. The sore and lump increase in size and never heal of themselves." Dr. H. B. Hunt, Omaha, in the Nebraska State Medical Journal states that any persistent "sore," "fever blister," "crack," or "lump" on the lower lip which does not heal in three weeks must be considered cancer until an examination of a small piece of the growth under the microscope proves that it is not cancer. Sunburn should be avoided, as shown by the large number of cases of cancer of the face found in the farming population. Aside from sunburn, other cases of cancer of the lower lip are due to repeated burns from short cigarettes, shortstemmed pipes, hot foods, overhanging, irregular or very sharp upper teeth, and frequently chapping or cracking by wind or sun. Dr. Hunt states that the use of radium or X-rays, correctly administered by an expert, are as effective as surgery in the early treatment of cancer of lip and leave a better appearance. Remember the advice. A sore on the lower lip that does not heal in three weeks should be suspected of being cancer. Farm Topics FULL TRACTOR LOAD EFFICIENT Use of the Rated Capacity ^ Saves Time, Fue|i ^ By It. H. REED finN/ift in Agricultural Engia--rimt. Voirtrsttj of Itlinoit) Up to one-half of all the time spent driving tractors in the field and 20 to 29 per cent of the fuel could be saved if tractors Were loaded to their full rated capacity. Pulling two or more light draft implements behind a tractor is one way of raising the load nearer to the rated capacity. Among the machines which are particularly adaptable to being pulled in this manner are mowers, binders, rotary hoes, harrows, drills and culti-peckers. All these implements have a low draft--pounds of pull-- for e«ch foot of width and thus are the uni'-s which contribute (post to low average loading. Mowers, for example, are wider than they used to be but still make a rather light load for most tractors. Some farmers have hitched one or two horse mowers behind the tractor to double, or even triple, the width of the cut and thus reduce the labor and fuel cost. Two binders also may be pulled to advantage," especially in the northern half of Illinois. The combine has replaced most of the binders, but this fact frequently means that, where they are used, small horse binders are pulled behind a tractor operated at a very low per cent of its rated capacity. The rotary hoe must be used in the wider widths if it is to load the tractor to capacity. Whenever possible, two, or even three, rotary hoes should be used to reduce labor, save fuel and enable the operator to obtain timeliness of operation. Spike-tooth harrows must be very wide to develop a full tractor load. Fortunately, additional sections don't cost much, last a long time and are usable until worn out. They can be used regardless of their make or shape. Rollers and cultipackers have about the same characteristics. Frequently the time and expense saved byv using two implements will not justify the purchase of the second unit. Reed suggests that farm? ers may be able to exchange machines with their neighbors in order to use two units at the same time. Losses From Crown Gall Reduced With Calomel Losses from crown gall on seedling peach trees--a destructive nursery disease that has baffled control for half a century--may be greatly reduced by dipping peach pits in a strong solution of calomel before planting, report E. A. Siegler and J. J. Bowman of the Federal Bureau of Plant Industry. Nurserymen heretofore have had no effective means of controlling crown gall. To test a method of protecting the injured peach seedlings from infection, Siegler and Bowman treated peach pits with calomel, using four ounces to a gallon of water. The treatment proved successful. In trials conducted at the U. S. Horticulture station, at Beltsville, Md., only 4 per cent of seedlings from calomel-treated pits became diseased, while 58 per cent of seedlings from untreated seed were infected. Similar tests last year showed |ibout the same control of the disease. Nurserymen can safely try the calomel treatment, as it apparently does not reduce the stand of the young seedlings. One pound of calomel is enough to treat about 10 bushels of pits. Butter, Eggs Lead Food Stamp Sales How participants in the Food Stamp plan have been spending their stamps was revealed recently by the U. S. department of agriculture. Approximately 14 per cent of the blue stamps are being used for butter, 14 per cent for eggs, 17 per cent for flour, rice and other cereal products, 12 per cent for vegetables, 13 per cent for fruits and 30 per cent for lard and pork products. The Food Stamp plan has been extended to 250 areas. About 2,900,000 persons are taking part in the plan, creating new buying power at the rate of more than $9,000,000 a month for officially listed surplus foods at local stores in these areas. Q.--What are the various causes of falling hair? Suggest a remedy, please. ^ A.--There tare maay MUM ef early loss of hair. Here are a few of the principal causes: (a) family tendency (b) following a fever or sickness (c) anaemia (d) syphilis. Unless there is a family tendency to early loss of hair < hair returns under treatment. Consult your physician who may make some tests. Helping England With Hopkins and Willkie both back in the United States, England can now concentrate on winning the war-- River Forester. The United States Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of Earl Browder, secretary of the Communist party, under sentence to serve four years and pay a fine of $2,000 for using passports obtained by fraud. Browder received 48,789 votes for President last November. Thursday, mm -- mzthodjst church Rev. J. Heber MHlvr. pastor of the Community Methodist church, wish** to extend a most cordial invitation to the Order of the Eastern Star ami tht» Masonic Lodge to attend tht» K«uit<*r morning Worship .S«rviot> at *h»vt»n o'clock. As has been a custom in pant years a section of the church will be reserved for you. The most significant day in our Christian calendar approaches. Around the world, the followers of Christ will once more celebrate Stater, an Event of long ago, but still a fact which Is a secure basis for our abiding faith in God and one that provides a compelling affirmation of our hope in life after death. Let us resolutely prepare our hearts and minds for the happy occasion. May Easter this year bring to yon ••»»•#•»»» »» f » i § » § || t <i» Francis Cox, son of Mrs. Lillian Cox of McHenry, underwent an appendectomy last Thursday at the Woodstock Public hospital. Mrs. Evelyn Long of McHenry-subroitted to surgery Saturday at the Woodstock hospital. 1 Henry Melaun of McHenry, route two, entered Sherman hospital in Elgin last week for treatment. Clara Bennett Sorenson, an old time resident of McHenry, who has been seriously ill at her home in Racine, Wis., is feeling much better and is able to attend to a few. household duties. • Mrs. Hartha Page has returned to her home in McHenry after undergoing observation last week in the Woodstock Public hospital. Carlyle WuMF is seriously * ill at Cottons Comforter Ohalliet, yd* Printed Dimities, yd. Plain Color Percales, yd. 16c New Prints, yd. 16c Cottage Cretonne*, yd. Curtain Panels, each 2flr. Priscilla Curtains, paii? __ 75c Women's Rayon Hose, pr. 19c Rich in Protein Contrary to common belief, rye contains more protein than corn. Feeding trials have revealed that rye is equal to, or even superior to oats, corn or barley when fed in a grain mixture. Before feeding rye to cows, it should be ground, and because of its gummy nature, should not make up more than 40 per cent of the total grain mixture. For best results it should be mixed with other grains. This also increases its palatability. ing, a granddaughter of Mrs. Ellen Whiting, of McHenry. Alec Horn of McCollum Lake entered the Woodstock hospital Monday for medical treatment. According to reports from William F. Burke, who has been cnticelly ill poramiaes our St Luke's hospital, Chicago, fol- „ P**slon i lowing a i^ajor opegttion Sunday, his ent of your apir- co*dM«n £ favoftgft. f* # h-pital fa ChiCMO Of vour awre iiomnr ^ • complications resulting from the flu. f££2 IStt'TSTSSdlS M"-Wulff "»»• Jesus becomcs more clear: "I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in Me,, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die." Included with this greeting is a suggestion of the opportunities our church is offering Week for'tfce enftsfcment itual life. You are very ordial!y~in vited to attend any or all of these services. On Palm Sunday, Church School, with classes for all, will begin at ten a. m. This will be followed by the Morning Worship Service, beginning at eleven o'colck. Rev. Miller has entitled his sermon for this service, "Borrowed!" The Sacrament of Baptism will be administered and reception of members will also take place at this time. At 6:30 p. m^ on Palm Sunday the Junior League will hold its regular meeting, and at 8 o'clock the Epworth League will convene. The parishioners are also reminded that on, Good Friday, beginning at 8 p. m., a Candlelight -Communion Service will be held. "Bread of the Upper Room" will be the subject for meditation. Worship through special music is being arranged for each of these services by Mrs. C. W. Goodell and the choir, assisted by the orchestra. Broadcloth Slips „ Boys' Long Pants Children's Wool Men's Pajamas 35e 97c 90c 90c 90c •<v Men's Might Shirts a 42-inch Saxon Tnbfng. yd. 22c 42x36 Saxon Cases, each 22c 81*99 Saxon Shmts, each 89c John StoHei MAY SHORTEN TIME OF MARRIAGE NOTICE LAW; BLOCK ENTIRE REPEAL The State Senate last Wednesday -- amid impassioned oratory and bitter raillery over gin marriages and divorces-- halted progress of a bill to repeal the law requiring three-day notice of intent to wed. The upper chamber adopted an amendment to the repealer measure adopted in the House by 146 to 0, which would cut down to one day the required notice instead of abolishing it altogether. Senator William G. Knox, (R) # Chicago, was author of the amendment which rocked the chamber. It was said to have the backing of parent-teacher groups which preferred to cut the waiting period to one day rather than have the law eliminated. Senator T. MacDowning, (R) of Macomb, started the fight by demanding the Knox amendment be tabled. He urged approval of the House bill, asserting that restrictions of the thjree- -day marriage notice law encouraged young Illinois couples to obtain licenses and marry in surrounding states where there were no such inhibitions. Senator Thomas P. Gunning, (R) of Princeton, protested that repeal would encourage "gin marriages" and hasty weddings, especially in Cook County. He shouted: "It is the sacred right of our young people to make their life contracts, which ends not only here, but in Heaven, with due deliberation. Who are we to come here in the legislature to encourage hasty marriage ? Statistics show that ohe out of every five marriages ends in the divorce courts." Present law provides that applicants for marriage must wait at least three days and not more than thirty days before county clerks are empowered to issue licenses. QUIETLY OBSERVES 83rd BIRTHDAY ON APRIL POOLS'DAY An Illinois motor club reports a freak accident Exactly one year after a smash-up, the same man with the same wife and same car was struck by the same train at the same railroad crossing. In a report isseed leceiwiy, the Census Bureau states that an estimated 2,360,000 babies were born In the United States during 1940, the largest number in ten years, bat the increase over 1939 was only seventenths d one p«r en& r "• A grand array of cards and gifts, sent by a host of relatives and friends, cheered Mrs. Mary Carey immensely on Tuesday, April 1, on the occasion of her eighty-third birthday. Mrs. Carey, who lives with her two daughters, the Misses Florence and Evelyn Carey, in their home on Green street, spent the day quietly in the company of another daughter, Mrs. J. Albert Woll and children of Wilmette. Having been confined to a wheelchair for the past seven years, although she enjoys fairly good health, Mrs. Carey is always ready with a cheerful word and loves to visit with her friends. She likes nothing better than to listen to the radio or read. She boasts that she has read "Gone With The Wind" twice (the book contains over 1,000 pages) and last year she was able to attend the moving picture performance of the story at the Empire theatre in McHenry. She was born and spent the greater part of these past eighty-three years in McHenry. Her husband, John Carey, passed away several years ago. Besides those mentioned. Mrs. Carey is also the mother of Gerald and Walter Carey of McHenry and Mrs. Thomas Doherty of Ringwood. r y 'ladian Foolers' J. G. Atwood, of Rawlings, Wyo., has an exhibit he has been showing proudly. It consists of 12 "Indian foolers" wooden insulators that were used 80 years ago as covers for glass insulators on the original Overland Trail telegraph line. ^: • X'JJ. SPRAYING SEASON IS HERE For expert tree spraying call 122-R. Anderson Tree Service, East River V > •; '*** . j ' # ? ' • . Easter Suits that will make yon outstanding this Spring. New, smart fabrics in single or double breasted models. All 100 per cent pure wool. HART SCHAFFNER ft MARX TRIPLE TEST WORSTEDS Easter Topcoats fMother load off ybur jfbLOulders when you choose •ne of these lightweight •oats. They are designed to fit Comfortably and drape gracefully for all uses. SCHAFFNER ft MARX RAMBLER > ' - COATS $35 GtntLEE SUITS *22-60 to ODKLES OOATf *19.50 to *27» Ties . > « •JJeautiful new patterns, and lus colorful as the prettiest iSaster Eggs, by Cheney and Wilson. Ifou'll need several for your different combination! . $1.00 ' to complete your outfit. Rugged hand-stained brown leathers or smart black oxford* jua newest spring styles. FLORSHEIM O . $8.95 Freeman Oxfords -- $4#nd $6 Stove for Men - x . -ti .. t •