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-- » v,-; December 22,1949 TaK MriTWIY PlmJjffiEISAIiSS ' * x - . i z w* • a , •• *,:•'• p DONT LET DEATH TAKE YOUR HOUDXT The wreath Is a traditional symbol of Christmasl In windows <J#nd on front doors of homes ail "tlver America, the bright red and green of holly will signify the Joyous festivities, of the holiday friason. - For Christmastime should be a time of happiness. Every family looks forward to the joy and celebration that the holiday period Should bring. But every year thousands of families in our &>untry see. Christmas joy turned Into suffering and tragedy be- A^muse of needless and preventable FTaccidents. The National Safety Council points out that hundreds of persons are killed and thousands more injured by accidents during the Christmas-New Year's holiday season--the year's peak accident period. The No. 1 killer fi traffic, and its death toll on Christmas Day is two or three times the annual daily average. To keep deaths from taking >nr holiday--or the holiday of >ur loved ones--is a simple thing. It costs nothing, takes no time and requires little effort. It only Eleans being aware of the extra oliday hazards and of the extra Caution, common sense and courtesy needed to overcome them. Refuse to drink if you are driv- ?lg. Walt for the light to change. |eld the right-of-way. Discard" a string of Christmas tree lights ^rith' worn insulation. Throw away ^^ift wrappings as soon as presents Wire opened. These are little things--but they pay off big in holiday happiness. These little extras go a long way toward keeping the lights on in your home and the red and green wreath on your door. ! They wiU preserve for" you and four loved ones the joy and delight that is America" at Christ- OEOAKIZE COUNTY CHAPTER OF STATE j GRIPPLED SOCIETY I At a meeting held last week at the county court house, the Mc- Henry county chapter of the Illinois Association for the Crippled was organized, with the following elected as officers: Frank Hendricks of Huntley, president; George Harding of Woodstock, first vice-president; Mrs Olive Tallman of Wonder Lake, second vice-president; Mrs. Earl T. Phinney of Woodstock, secretary; Fred Sells of Wonder Lake, treasurer; N. L. Miller of Woodstock, associate treasurer. ' The following were elected to the board of directors: Mrs. Vera Burton, Richmond; Noah Cates, Alden; Donald Clarke, Cary, Lester Griffing, Woodstock; W. J. Heatley, Harvard; Mrs. Mary Higgins, Harvard; Mrs. Delno Johnson, Harvard; Mrs. Paul Marcke, Harvard; Dr. B. B. Neuchiller, Woodstock; Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Powers, Cary; Dr. Henry W. Sandeen, Woodstock; Dr. John R. Tambone, Woodstock; Mrs. Mary Yates, Woodstock. With the organization of these public-spirited citizens of the community, some $2,000 will be transferred to McHenry county from Springfield for use in the work of the organization. Future funds Will be raised from Easter Seal sades. Anyone interested in participating in the activities of the organization is invited to address the secretary of the McHenry county chapter of the Illinois Association for the Crippled, Woodstock, Illinois. The next meeting is set for Tuesday evening, Feb. 7, at the county court house. The purpose of the McHenry coiunty chapter as adopted in the by-laws last week are as follows: . A--To engage in activities to Ufa Insurance Investments > Life companies have more incited in public utilities than in any Other single type of business or industry. At the end of 1948, they jttld 8.7 billion dollars worth of public utility bonds--43 per cent of their investment in corporate secutitles, or about one-sixth of their total assets. Of the total, nearly •.5 billion dollars was in securities of United States companies and million dollars in foreign, chiefly,, Canadian. I improve the health, welfare, edttlcatio'j, rehabilitation, employment and recreation facilities and opportunities for crippled children land adults of the county, regard- ; less of race, color or creed. ! B--To cooperate with all public 'and private agencies in any and all gervidtes for the crippled and handicapped. C--To establish and operate project rendering direct service to the crippled and handicapped when such service is not in duplication of one already being offered by an existing agency. D--To expend every effort and resource possible to try to meet the unmet deeds of the crippled and handicapped. E--To collect, compile and disseminate information relative to the causes and prevention of crippling, the types and incidence of crippling and the needs of the crippled and handicapped. F--To maintain affiliation with and to cooperate with the Illinois organization and thfe National Society for Crippled Children and Adults in their development of programs for the general "Welfare of the handicapped and crippled. G--To receive, use, hold and apply funds, gifts, bequests, and endowments, or the proceeds thereof, to givp effect to and carry forward the purposes of this chapter and to participate in the Easter Seal sale sponsored by the Illinois organization and the National Sofciety for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc. ' « CsiMs» Sweet Pslatsaa Boil sweet potatoes in their jackets until just short at the "done" stage. Peel them and cut them into quarters or into slices about one-half inch thick. Layer the potatoes in a casserole or baking dish--seasoning each layer with butter or bacon fat and salt. Pour apple Juice or cider over them to moisten, and top with three or four tablespoons of maple synip. Bake in a slow oven--300°--uxltil the potatoes are tender and the top layer is nicely glased. URGE WORKERS 66 AND OVER INSURE AGAINST WAGE LOSS Bar OnI Ban* The first step toward luctMS In growing perennials is to plait good bulbs. Since there are ne standard grades for bulbs in this cdtintry, the gardener must take the responsibility of selecting gbod bulb*. Buy only from a reliable concern that has a reputation fmr idling the best, then select large, fully developed bulbs. The extta cost involved in buying good bulbs Will be far off-set by the number and quality of blooms. All orkers age 65 and over/who have been employed on {Social Security jobs should contact the Waukegan office immediately so as to prevent possible loss of oldage benefits, according to Bernard Baraett, manager of that qfflce of the Federal. Social Security Administration. "So many times," Mr. Barnett said, "we have to tell workers who have delayed contacting our office, that if they had come to see us sooner, they would not have lost several months of benefits. These workers should know tyow they stand, not only as a protection to themselves but their families as well. "Workers have everything to gain and nothing to lose by checking with us. They may be ahead in dollars instead of missing in dollars that are rightfully theirs. They can find out if they are fully insured, and they can find out the amount of their monthly benefit. They can learn ho* seasonal workers receive benefits when they are laid off, how other workers draw benefits for the months tlicy are idle Iwtween change in I Waukegan, for jobs and how still other workers j arrange lor a work full time on jobs not cover-; by a field i »|ii essnlsUia ed by Social Security and draw j visit Pcttenry tn their monthly benefits at the same time." If it is not convenient for workers to call at the Waukegan office personally, they may write the Social Security Administration, Room 4, post office building, Yes, a deer's tall is so is a man's for the shoulder shot and U man's shoulder, don't Leaves ea Lawn Keep your lawn free from leaves. You can ruin a good lawn by letting leaves stay on it over the winter. When drifts of leaves become water* soaked, they mat down in layers which shut out air and Smother grass as if a board had been laid on your lawn. Honey Preduction jpf Production of honey during 1948 ' 'jas estimated by the bureau of "igricultural economics at 229,751,- Mtt pounds, 41 per cent above 1948. i Ibis volume\^yar produced by ! 0,Ml,000 colonies of bees, two per j eet below 1948, with average pro- I ^(duction per cflony at a rate of : -41.1 pounds, compared with 30 "pounds In 1948. A SURE WINNER V IN EVERY .. CLASS BUILDERS CLUB CIGAR_ America's Finest 10c Cigar. Buy them by the box and save. Sold at Bolger Drugs, Nye Drugs and various other places in McHenry. Scott Cigar Company Distributors Need rubber stamps! Order; at The PlaindeaDer.' v CSomething New Has Been Added Imported Xmas Ornaments, Lites Toys, Sleds, Skis, Skates . . 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