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•f ' , % 1 *" *V ^ t K " , < v - 5 : - : :: : - . • i': •>•„•,*.-. ': - "-•-....- ; . *U ",• .^f~l .- .""• --ik.'" V^.. » . , , . ,>_,/ .. v«^I 'w *' ' **** ^ -* 5 «u , ^ **'"* *<J - •* * "*^ * *7- ** * t Fare Sew is • Knitted Theme M I > Fall Wear Feature R.-J Bright Yarns Glamorize All Apparel. ®y CHGR1E NICHOLAS , You will find the knitted theme Is playing a prominent role in the fall program, via such outlets as knitted sleeves and knitted backs and fronts for simple wool dresses. Knitted vests and waistcoats with bright rayon satin backs are shown for suits, and this is one of the smartest nds of the present season. Knitted bags, belts and scarves itfe liright, new-looking accessories that interpret legions of intriguing ideas such as a lavish use of yarn loop fringe or ball trimming, also i*y hand-crochet flower motifs. '•••;•• As to knitted hats, they are really taking on shape and form, and also acquiring a new dignity, due to their truly meritorious and pretentious styling. Not only are the little calots and pillboxes fastidiously styled but handsome wide-brim shapes are creating nothing less than a sensation in the millinery realm. •Clever needle girls who can always whip up something new with odds and ends of yarn are glamorizing their pretty wool frocks with knitted pockets done in the same tone as the dress. On dirndl skirts or black velveteen knitters are taking great liberties with pockets, using, per example, a green pocket at one side with a red at the other, each decorated with a cluste^ofhandcrochet posies. Also inset sections, . and yokes and epaulet tops to tfeeves give knitters food for ttiought and action. Knitted suspenders for dirndl skirts take on a multiplicity of gay little crochet flowers or embroidered infect or applique of fret motifs interworked with yarn stitchery. Yokes and pockets, collars and CUffs outlined with a crocl^t or knit-* led edge offers a grand opportunity to refresh garments somewhat jaded after a season's wear. Worth following up in leisure moments! Released by Western Newspaper Union. Smart Basic Dress J 8 Twic* Told Tales Angel Food -cake with % fruity icing handles your summer dessert problem effectively but doesn't eat into you* sugar ration. - Cooling Off Lynn Chambers' Point-Saving ^ Menus ^ ^ Broiled Halibut Streamed Potatoes . " Garden-Fresh Beans 1 Green Salad . Whole Wheat Rolls > Raspberries and Cream Beverage :>-.(• it ftitei --t TakenVrm fh« Files of the Plalndenkt «f Tsars Ago now have connections with their neighbors and the outside world. John Blake and Miss Katie Klein were married' at St. John's church, Johnsburg, last Monday morning at nine o'clock. Turkeys will not be as high this Trlephone- Co., has added forty-three1 November at ^isrht P. M. Everyone ' nd by Miss Thompson, music teachnv new phones to the McHenry exchange! is invited to this play? j our teachers and the school childrw: since last January. Many farmers*; Duane Andrews went to Mundel.in; Everyone is invited to this prograir. to, see his auflt last Sunday after-iW °ur community. • noon. , j" All children in the upper room hifVf Jimmy Hunt's father is home from ' *>°ui£ht war stamps for the month «f Detroit where h? has been working. November. • 0 . , Patricia Hay's brother is paving Mr. Andreas and Mrs. Hawley wBl 'for the Army soon. Earl Betts is leavingaoon for the navy. , • •' • The first ,jjrrade have finished their first thfee reading books * and are reading their fourth pre-primer. Our schoi 1 has one hundred per | cent membership in the Junior Red •A number of her friends pleasant- j (jross. ly surprised Mrs. Agnes Weingart j The Ringwood P. T. A. will meet year as it was first predicted. They will be about fourteen cents a pound. Ouckj and geese are plentiful. THIRTY YEARS AGO v SIXTY YEARS AGO .-- Fashion-alert women are starting the fall season with a "classy" little black basic frock that looks the very essence of simplicity until you Come to analyze it, and then it begins to fairly bubble over with sophistication, as expressed in subtle details. Such is the modish black Crepe frock, pictured. Note the diagonal button closing, also the clever side interest featured in the one Socket, on the neatly semi-fitted bodice, and the related side movement In the skirt that develops a concealed one-side pocket. The skirt is pencil slim, as'most of the newer fckirts are this season. This is the type dress that makes an excuse for Rearing smart jewelry accents. One ^Sf the new ultra smart jewelle^dogcollars would find a perfect back- Sround in the simple round neckne. r 11 4 *. <? Fads and Fancies Many of the new fall daytime dresses have youthful, rallied low necklines. . . In the new' fall dresses and skirts most of the plackets are' Either buttoned or laced instead of 7,ipm>d, ™ Sleevelessformal sweaters are becoming a hobby with those who dress for gala occasion. They are stylized • with glamorous big jeweled buttons, sequin embroidery and the latest .models., are coming in with self-loop decoration that is carried 91U in artful ways.>, 'V" Ralher; dressy little'.complements are the hand:crochet or knitted 'gOct's done in metal nt-.d in rayon yams. Self frills also flower details make pretty trimming touches. The gilets are •>ften in lovely* flower colorings jfnd often there is studded jewel accents around the neckline. Mexican straw jewelry i§. an intriguing theme that presents itself on the fall accessory program. Bright colored chokers and lei necklaces of .native straw are now being featured in typical Mexiyn colors such as primitive pink, native purple, and jungle green. The* straw is made into round beads that tie about "the neck with leather cords. Fruity desserts for summer lend just-the right tartness to the meal and give your menus a nice seasonal note. When fruits and berries arn plentiful, plan them to go into yourfirst courses, summer drinks, desserts and snacks. Fruits and berries have a good' store of vitamins and minerals which will help keep your spirits •up when the warm weather wants to get you down. Acid fruits such as lemons, grapefruit and oranges alkalize your system and help you keep cooler while fruits $nd berries coming in season will give a delightful note to your menus. Cakes, pies and puddings c<>m% in for their share of attention when there are fruit and berries o » hand. This angel food cake looks mighty pretty served with fresh fruit or berry icing. The eggs, If jemoved from refrigerator several hours before using, will beat up mote lightly and give increased fineness of grain and delicacy of texture to *Jie cake; Angel Food Cake. 1 cop sifted eake flour 114 cups sifted granulated sugar 1U cups egg whites (10 to 12 egg whites) V4 teaspoon salt •.: 1V4 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla U teaspoon almond extract Sift flour once, measure, add % cup sugar, and sift together four times. Beat egg whites and salt with rotary beater or flat wire whisk. When foamy, add cream of tartar and continue beating until ! eggs are stiff enough to hold in peaks, but not dry. Add remaining sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating after each addition until sugar is blended. Fold in flavoring. Then sift in about V* of the flour and fold in lightly. Repeat wntil all is used. Turn into an ungreased 10-inch angel food cake pon. Cut gently through batter with knife to remove bubbles. Bake in a slow (325-degree) oven, 1 hour or until done. Remove from over, and invert pan 1 hour. Cover wkh fruit or berry icing. The repertoire at cherry desserts is an extensive oae for there are such things as SST*ik cherry cobblers, shortcakes, parv * • cakes, fritters, roly poly and pie! , M you make the ;Qrfl, pie with this pop- • xjVZti ular prepared ce- ; real crust you will save time^ requires no. special technique for making: Cherry Meringue PUu,. Crust: . 3 cups oven-poppej rice cereal 4 tablespoons Misjar • 15 cup butter, melted R >11 reroal irt ^ fine .'crumb*; comi time ' with butter and sugar, mixing, woil. Pifctfcv mixture evenly and firmly ground arid bottom: of pie tin: Bake: m -a.'moderate" oven (350 degrees) for 8 r.;irir;t^fev Cool before addrn» tV5) ';c; Filling: ' S cupsfreshcberries. pitt^d . yl1^ cups sugar wv..-} 2 tablespoons flout. H teaspoon salt " 2 eggs, separated ' Combine pitted cherries, 1 cup sugar, flour, salt and egg yolks. Cook in double boiler unxil mixture is thickened. Pcur into crumb pie shell. Beat egg whites until stiff Gradually beat in remaining V4 cup Kugar. Spread meringue over pie. Bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees) 12 to 15 minutes -until meringue is browned. Orange Ice Cream. 1 pint scalded milk 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup sugar % teaspoon salt •;?:£ 2 eggs, separated. Grated rind of 2 oranges Grated rind of H lemon * ; Juice of 4 large oranges 1 quart light cream Make a custard of the first four ingredients as follows: Mix ffour, sugar, salt, and add milk gradually. Cook over hot water for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Take from fire and pour over wellbeaten egg yolks, and&add grated lemon and orange rind. Return to double boiler and cook until mixture coats the spoon. Strain and cool, then add orange juice, cream and beaten whites of eggs. Freeze. If desired, serve with candied orange peel. 8liced Pears in Orange Joice. (Serves 6 to 8) 2Vi cups fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons powdered sugar ^ 6 to 8 pears, sliced thin Sweeten orange juice with powered sugar and chill well. Fifteen minutes before serving, peel pears, slice thin, and sweeten. Pour juice over the pears, end serve with cookies. --^-^-7 ; in her home near Volo last Saturday. The occasion being her. sixty-seventh -- birthday. Chet Howard, Frank Pape and The. third number of the local en- Colcn Ostrander started Wednesday tertainmrnt course was held at the morning for a hunting excursion to Central Opera house on Monday evetjhe Illinois river. .They expect to nmg- The attraction was the Fischbe gone all winter. ' ( er Shipp Opera company ,which ren- ?,v;LjsSt Wednesday, November 14,;siJc1, l\ r'" ! • vo5^- iwstromentaJ inches of sncw was reported in New ! s0>£ptl0n8- att nd a rural teachers' meeting at McHenry, Wednesday morning, Novvmlier 24. Ringwood school children are collecting magazines and books for atftiy camps and hospitals. If you have any books to^donate please.Mr' •ifv on" cf the school children. Thar)k^gi\ing vacation wi)' begin NTp^*; mbs'r 24. School will resumfe • C .Nov the last Tuesday of this month. 'It^jpaiiy on .thy folicwingi J^onday. will be an evening meeting.* A very ^Kjldreh ' ih"'the "fower~'room- at« interesting program 'is being plan- leariyng some new Indian songs. * Hampshire, a big difference from the; Dewitt • I . - Dixon ch The, new -house on Cout^ sire ; weather we have been having. ; erected by James Green of Ringwood A very quiet wedding to.ok place at 's neannS completion. the Thomas Lumley residence ' in: Ringwood. Miss Katie Lumky 'and , , , _ , . George Goodrole weti united in mar--, ^ Saturday morning. riage by Rev, Mr. Searl. The happv Els,e a J nd Lo^^ ^ndt, cousins o^ couple are bot*» wel^^ known in this, ;he ^ride. ^ere Jheir attendants, Revk community^ . | La^er. Pf toJ of Lutheranchurdt Dr. C. H. Fegers is slowly iton- ::^r^orrtie^ the ceremony. ^ valescing fropi his recent«Slness.' His and Miss Agnes married - in Wood| Mistf brother, a doctor also, is here from Iowa to look -after him. TWENTY YEARS AGO FIFTY YEIARS AGO? Thomas Phalin Has just completed the erection of a handsome dwelling On his farm south of town. Homer Wattles was the architect. Jacob Bonslett has received word from Frank Jackley that he and his Frank Steffel has sold his interest in the McHenry garage to his partner, Harvey Nye, and since November 1, the business has been carried on by the latter. A. Gritzmacher opened his new shoe repair shop in his building on Elm street cn Monday morning of this week. The shop is modernly family arrived safely in Ashton, Iowa i quipped and he assures the pum,s and are busy fitting up their new , »*st of workmanship ' 1 Miss Christina Adam daughter are b h°E.e*A. Goldirtg, of Wauconda, while ! Mrs Mary K. Adaris of this in McHenry last week, bought city, who recently underwent a very steamer from Mat Englen. Golding serious • operation at the Oak Park will christen it "Lilah May," after hcspitaU is much improved and hopes his small daughter. j to be able to return home in the near Mr. and Mrs. J. Van Slyke started this Wednesday morning for a few weeks' visit with friends^ and relatives in New York. J FORTY YEARS AGO future. The East Side golfers were beaten by the West Side golfers for the second time last Sunday. The losers may try once more to redeem themselves.: AIDING WAC RECRUITING DRIVE ^^-•-V "N:: • 5> " '#• Deacon William Reed, who was in RINGWOOD SCHOOL NOTES his 100th year, died last Tuesday '•-* >1 about 2:00 o'clock. The Deacon had DonaU, Dicky and ^ Marilyn Rinkr efficiently filled this office in the enberger visited in Chicago last week- Congregational church at Crystal end. Lake for over fifty years. The lower grade rooms are going Manager Traver of the Chicago to have their Indian Flay the 30 of Local Standard Oil dealer* are among thonunda in fourteen aikldk west and Rocky Mountain states who are helping the reernitinf driv* for the Women's Army Corps by displaying WAC posters at their stations in place of their regular advertising. Shown in the picture are, left to right, Lt. Mildred C. Eaton, Seattle, Wash.; Lt. Elfrieda M. Heide* man, Kewanee, III.; and Sgt. Mary Jane MacCnire, Detroit, Mieh.| watching Dealer W. W. Wasson as he puts the first poster on display at a Chicago station. . ;. Lynn Says: Point Wi>don:. if vuu'r^ .parti n g w i t h , p i c i i s t a i V j i ' s a . •n >pth than v.<> iton your Dm 't iiuv i- «'at and other' red stim'p foods. Spate the stamps ju:.t as carefully', as you figure out the financial end of things. Study point values and learn to understand hOw the system works instead of having the busy butcher explain it to you every time you buy. Family likes and dislikes are out of place in a wartime budget Serve low point meats appetizingly cooked. Buy meats and fats sensibly-- as you need them. Buying too much or carelessly storing what you have is sabotage on the home front. Berries are coming in season and wlH giv« a lift to your meals. Cherries go into this pie which is covered with a meringae to sate preci fats. Sliced Oranges in Orange Sherbet. (Serves 8) 1st part 8 navel oranges '/* cup sugar 1 cup water Part 1 quart water 2 cups sugar Grated rind of t oranges 2 cups orange juice cup lemon juice 3rd. part 1 cop migar ^'a cup water ~*/S. Whites of i eggs " For Uh' first, part, peel orargos 1 dnd with, aVsi'.arp knife remove at* ! white mefiibrane: Slice orartge*; } j. sections het\y«"fn '-skins. Bsiil sugi.) ;; and •.vater .together.-^ •let tiu i> pour over oranges »ihd letLs'.and u ! -refrigerator. | For second part. ..boil, sugar -.v.'i | water t<!.r 5 nunutes. add grat« J •)' range, rind; and- • Covl ari 1 strain. . Freeze. . in round mold. Make a meringue for 3rd part hv boiling sugar and water for 5 nuiv ; utes. until it forms a soft ball j: cold water Incorporate a little int^ • the beaten whites of three eggs until i all used. Continue to beat for 2 minutes. Cool. Hemove^tqp from mold in which orange ice is packed, stir in m'er:ngue. Serve in lafjH* glass dish with sliced oranges in meringue nest. II you hi 1* a cauninf problem, write ut Mist I.run Chamber*. W **tern V^irlpipci ( nion. 210 South l)e\/tlaine* StrtrL, Chi capo. 111. I'lease entluse • %lnmpr4, tclf. | uddresffii enirt>ip*> for >onr reply I h\ Wester 1. Ni *s.c ptt L'n'<*n Demands Grow y*>. During severe depression or war ®jnergency popular demands for clawing gum in variably grow. {fog. sM tOilDS WaterRepellcnt Many laundries and dry-cleaners are now equipped to treat clothing with a water-repellent finish. Cogts, suits, sports clothes, draperies, ^nd slip-covers can be protected wjtn a water-repellent which sheds raw and resists non-oiiy spots and stains. The finish does not coat the surface of the fabric, but covers the triers with an invisible film, permitting norn.ai healthful circulation of air. Read the Want Ads Crabs Nutritious Crabs are a source of protein which is highly digestible and well utilized, by the body. In addition they contain vitamins A.fcnd D ai$r I - State Owned Rail In the summer before the outbreak of the War, Ita'y had in all , about 14,500 milcp of rail. Nearly ' three-quaHers hi this milage wis ; state-ownea. : These Men Fill Mess Kits arid Market Baskets On the American food front, as on the industrial front, the sccent is on Production. Farmers are being called upon by the American soldier and the American family to attain, despite wartime labor conditions, grain, meat, vegetable, butter and egg, dairy quotas believed impossible 1 few years ago. like their fellow producers for Victory on the production line, farmers have adapted electricity to a multitude of chores once done slower and by hand. Helping raise food for freedom is highly impor Butt among the wartime job* electricity is dok£. EUctrk Pnmt Spttis F--d Prtamttmi x\,Ns_. ^ -J-; •:•-• •' - *>> U' . v.-:: P1 7' ,.T ^ VI • IP i • ? - • ^ " fVx'WVrt"" i ? •»• '•• ^ v V ' c ,V •' v . f v . , The v..sf nrrlrj anu ?.;rrr;s r-t Jii: i s a r c . . . o f 1 , 1 0 , K : r ' ' r s f c i " ! - ' ' i T 5 ) " - yr in fyy Berarine, grinding and processing feed for Milking, traditional farm chore, is done todiy by , livestock is a farm job electricity does well. electricity; other dairy tasks, too, tre done with power. Electricity has g9iu to wsr-- <!•*'* uast* it!' PUBLIC SERVICE .COMPANY OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS - • A * . * Supplying Northern Illinois with Vital Electric Power for War Production v • ' Service Order -- 101 Williams St., Cry stal La&e.-- iei©p»4yi»e hinerpme 4100.