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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 8 Feb 1951, p. 8

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t¥f^.iH'iPp? n? uw VKi"t«f" y *F 7J^~T •*^•7 " } ™ y . ' " . ' - 1 1 » ^ W " " I I | u j i i i ^ i i i i i i i m ^ ' J ' J k " v, * jw ^\\ ^*3.w V%£ *';f**\»*> „ , • * • * SCHOOL ACTIVITIES s <Ry P. Selsdorf and & Sells) Yon've really missed something It you haven't ever read those delightful pieces, of information, 0at say nothing that anyone cares About, in newspapers. They are Called filler and j aro inserted in odd places. You/ : euliy shonioi.'t $68* up an ^opportunity "to learii such items of importance' as: VLetnon is bad for your teeth," ot the "Best known fossil fish hunting ground in North America is at Fossil, Wyo.", or that "The Usher, a relative of tho weasel and mink, has reappeared in Maine attek' being almost killed off for its fur." The Warrior could use something like that to make it more professional looking. Only instead, they could use some interesting fttets about the school. For instance, they could say: "The third window pane from the left on the middle window in the shorthand room was purchased early in t*ie seventeenth century." or, "the (Tack in the plaster in the front hall was caused when it became considerably water logged in Noah's flood." This would prove that the school officials were on their toes and well informed on the' important school affairs. through hard work in making a good start toward obtaining the equipment that they need. Noonday Movies Last Tuesday, the Student Councfl presented the first of its series of movies to be shown during the noon hour. Entrance could be obtained With your Ril Cross card or by paying a small admission foe. It was well attended and the students loudly enjoyed a film which included a community sing, «jBd pictures of a name band with well known personalities singing that will never grow OHL Essay Contest Any girl interested in dietetics should snap up this opportunity to win $75. The essay should be between 500 and 1.000 words long on" the subject: "Dietetics, A Career For Better Living." The contest is sponsored by the state F. H. A. chapter. T^sis contest is open to any high school girl in Illinois and the deadline is March 20, 1951. The first priz£ is $75. second prize is $€<>, and the third is $50. If you are interested in entering this contest, please get in touch with Miss Carey Clark at the high school. Roller Ska ring (tarty The junior class sponsored a roller skating party at the Just For Fun rink on Monday, as one of their projects for raising money for the prom. Everyone worked hard selling ticket? and the juniors hope to enlarge the!' treasury on this venture. The class officers wish to thank ell *?iuse who gave so much of their time and effort, those who got all the necessary information, those who worked so hard making the tickest, and all the ticket captains. Without all you behind-tha-scenes workers, nothing could be a success. left vacant, to be cast at a later date. Those cast so far are: Abby Roderick, Salty King: Lulu Put Mary K. Freuhd: Charlotte Carlton. Jeri Einspar; Beulah Peck, Marilyn Freund; Dr. Gurden, La Kieta Crowley: Doc. Ferris, Richard Thomas; Rev. Clarence Underhill, Clarence Thelen; j|tate trooper, Herb Engdahl. • ^ ; We're Sorry--Again 1 We're terribly embarrassed-- and we hope this doesn't become habit forming! We've blundered again and we're awfully sorry. Nancy. Last week, we.tald.you Nancy S$lemon was president of the F.H.A., and she isn't. Nancy Nelson is the proud possessor oI that title. PRODUCTION TESTS COMPLETED BY COWS AT HICKORY CREEK r (ky Mm. Ooerge Shepard) Mrs. George Shepard entertained the bunco olub at her home Thursday. A 1 o'clock luncheon was served and prices were awarded to Mrs. Nick Young, Mrs. Lester Carr and Mrs. Viola Low. Mr. and Mrs. Ben WtfHtffegton entertained the evening Five Hundred club at their home Thursday evening. Prises were awarded to Mrs. B. T. Butler and Kenneth Cristy, high, and Mrs. Louis Haw- I ley and Pete Sebastian," low. Several registered Holsteia- Friesian cows in the herd of Hickory Creek Farms, West McHenry, have completed •^official production tests under advanced registry rules. Testing was supervised by the University of Illinois in cooperation with the Holstein- Friesian Association of America, Highest producer among these was Nooksack Valley Bess Maid with 800 pounds of butterfat and children The Round-Up club is sponsoring a basket social Feb. 10 in the Ringwood chur'ch hall. Slogan for the evening is "More Baskets at Less Money." Practice is in progress by the M.Y.F. for the minstrel aliow\ which will be the entertainment for that evening. Those wishing to attend the minstrel show only, may do so by giving a donation of fifty cents for faml,y adults and twenty-five cents for at the door Feb. 10 at 8 "F. A. Kitchens of Sycamore and A. W. Smith were 8fcnd*y dinner gUests in the B. T. Butler home. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Walktngton called on friends In Woodstock Sunday afternoon, •} Mr. and Mrs. Wfyttl'tt&fiilkne Of Dundee and Glen Wattles of Mchenry spent Sunday in the C] L. Harrison home. * Mr. and Mrs. MltdMI Rhti*, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Walkington. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Low and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rawson attended their card club meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stanek, near Woodstock, Saturday evening. Mr.* and Mrs, Henry Htnxe of j Crystal Lake .were Sunday din-1 ner guests of^Jfrf. ^Ma Peet and daughter. Alios. • 1 Mr. 'and Mtf. "Plairehce ' Adams and family attended the Johnston- Adams wedding at McHenry Satu r d a y . . , V , F« Mr. and Mrs. Phelps Saunders and daughter of,. Sycamore spent the weekend in the Fred Weidrlch, Jr., home." Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith and son and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hopper of Chicago and Air. and Mrs. Andrew Hawley Of Fox River Grove spent Saturday with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. S. W. Smith. Mrs. Donald Brenner was & visitor t'u Chicago Friday. , Mr* Mayme Harrison of McHenry spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Pearson +nd 24.224 pounds of milk on three milkings daily in 365 days af age of 5 years 8 months Another high producer was Tu lane Nancy Belmont with 648 pounds of butterfat and 20.368 pounds of milk made on three milkings daily in 365 days lit the age of 8 years li months. A cast of seven boys and five girls were selected for the senior play "Coo-Coo's On The Hearth' Several of the boys' parts were- HOVE DESTROYED Fire, which started from a can af oil that boiled over and ignited on a kitchen stove destroyed the eight-room $15,000 home of Ld Carlson, Grayslake. last week. Firemen from Grayslake, Round Lake and Gurnee battled the blaze for two and a half hours in 10 below zero temperature. The house caught fire at 11:30 e.'ii. and burned to the ground by 2:30 p.m. p.m. rhe W.S.C.S. held #iale Muzzy's Friday morning. The W.S.C.S. will meet *! the home of Mrs. Ben* iyjNfllttogtdn Thursday. Feb. 8. Dr. and Mrs Hepburn were shoppers h» Chicago Motl8<y. " * David McCannon of Big Rock was a supper guest tB the Ben Walkington home Wednesday evening. David will report far service in the marines on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Carr were visitors at Woodstock Friday afternoon. , Kead tne want Ads. Dance After Game The flash dance held after the l*ke Geneva game last Friday light reflected the spirit of everyone. After beating Lake Geneva, the music furnished by the Melody Hakers was all the students "aeed- -Od to make the dance a success, the Camera club succeeded BUTCHS 24 Hour Towing Service Don't loft winter keep you home. Let us check your car to assure cold weather starting. We Do Complete Motor Overhauling. 309 W. Elm Strart McHenry. IU. . Phone bll Residence 91-R SiPo Mr. and Mrs. Alan Alnger and family of Hebron with her parents, George Shepard. Mrs. Vera Malsh of Burlington called on her mother, Mrs, Flora Harrison, Sunday afternoon. torts. J. C. Pearson and Mrs. B. T. Butler attended school in Chicago Saturday.1 Those from a distance to attend the Schmltt-Brennan wedding Saturday were Mrs. Catherine Vogel and Jean and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Laurence of Elkhorn, Mr. and Mrs. Don Smart and bons, Bob and Bill, and Mr. and Mrs. P. Nordgren and daughter, Nancy, of Waukegan, Mr. and Mrs. Ptjelps Saunders and daughter of Sycamore and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Winn and daughter, Jane, of Richmond. • Miss Marian Peet and Mrs. Hltzeroth and' daughter, Marie ,of Elgin spent' Sunday a/tefrtbon with Mrs. fjth»a' Peet and daughter, Alice* • V* Jjo.'• • Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Adams and farhily spent Sunday with ""her parents, Mr. ahd Mrs. .Joe Condon, at Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fossum and family of Solon Mills were Sunday dinner guests of her parents,' Mr. and Mrfi. Kenneth Cristy. Accidents kill more youni people bsn any disease. Men between the ages of Si to 66 aro needed to help the Vetorana Administration care for disabled veterans at. the Downey VA Hos- J pital near Waukegan. A special plea was made for singt£ men 36 to 55, to apply for positions. In addition, several vacancies exist for women In the same age groups. The positions are nurses aides and attendants. Starting salaries are at $2.,200 per annum or a gross of $84.62 per two-week pay period. Quarters and meals may be p|H tained on the station at a cost of $20.15 per pay period. Application for thtfse positions should be made at the nearest office of the Illinois State' Emplgyment Service. A. " /•y. : IMak Twice • Wlitu choosing a color front door, consider ly>w it will lobk both clbsed and operti A door painted gay vermilion may look most effective when viewed, from acroiM {he street, but it may ruin a living room color scheme when the doot Stands open in the summer time. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Dempsey of Chicago spent the weekend with their uncle and aunt, Mi^and spent Sunday j Mrs. Wirt. Pagni. Mr. and Mrs... -- Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stanek aiid family and Mr. and Mrs. Alvln Mr. and Mrs. John Blackman and' sim, Tommy, Of Antioch spent Sun-! day with Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Hepburn.. ' IT EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGH? 7:30 P.M. Tour shipper cows weigh more when, sold < Your calves bring more here. .' V.: • Yoar dairy and breeding cattle can be tested it oar Modera ] Sales Barn. Year cattle aad hogs can be sold by 11m dollar w ^e! pound. ' "" : w • ' Cone and See Your Stock Sold. • / We are here to serve you. ' We pay coo|i^nor day after tha rfiW WE ARE BONDED Woodstock Coop. Sales Co* Inc. PHONE 572 or 499 -- WOODSTOCK, An increasejcrf 4 Mr cent in J*? , dustrial^ iijtjuiiee in riliaoUi daring I960, as couparad to 1949, is shown in figures released by Fraa^ Annunsio, state Director of Labor. The 60,600 reports of com^ pen&able injuries in 1960 compar * With 48,400 the previous year. Compensable injuries are those serious enough to involve permanent bodily Impairment or the loss M six or more working days. H» t l l I IHI U| » I 4 4 » I I I I # ML C. ft. SWAHSOX j- '• mm 'm \ 120g.6rf«i Stw#\; . .*1 - £our« X' Telephone Utrinrj NO i m n i mini i hi mnii JOSEPH X. WAYSMK - •tteriley*at*taw 809 Waukegaa Road (Rpfi Phone MeHeary W*m . ?Wl§T MeHSNRY, lit. Ml l 4 4 t 4H 1 M 1 1 1 l t | i l f ^ BIN G*S BOB FBIhB!:. JB. r&viaiiw AND HEATIKO Qaality Ptxtures . Radiant BMt lag - Water Systems • flai «m Electric Waiter Beaters - Water Softeners • Bapatrr . Free ftrtl matea. - .. jl PHONE McHENRY WS-M W 'I1 i'I'l'l i i 'l 'I W' I ' | | 11"| i<|| M 0» BlglMst CASH liend *ad Crl PRICES paid far ted Horses, Cattle and Bogs--Sanitary Power Leadhiir-- Tankage and Meat Sevap** fw sale. Phones ^rltmrtea Heights 111 ar Me Henry til ftereme Charges, folatlne Rebderfag Ian* lea." m 111 m mini in i i' i t # Home Faraltare Recoverlag and Repairing SO years experfeaha PhW fl»takee «l.*-I VIC'S tTf^OLSTIIlY SJtRVICE R.R. 1, Ptritaqaa Heights MeHen^y, HI. • I I I ! I II 111 MIMUMK 'mmmmmmmmm ee>e>^f 'Tfawi from the ONLY COMPLETE LINE of FARM TRACTOR TIRES Ik Stsssffsssf %a OPEN CENTER CURVED BAR RACTOR TIRE TEEMS At Foao*s PafMftd Tirntone TRACTION CENTER CURVED BAR TRACTOR TIRE BATTERIES WE WILL GIVE YOU $3.00 FOR THAT OLD BATTERY WHEN YOU [PURCHASE THAT NEW QNE AT OUR STORE. Come In Today TRADE IN YOUR OLD TIRES SUPER ANTI-FREEZE (in yoar container) SHOW and MUD GROUND GHP TIRES TRUCK TIRES PASSENGER TIRES ALSO Retreads in Popular Sizes. - m WALTER J. FREUND TIRES -- TUBES -- BATTERIES -- ACCESSORIES Tire aad Tnbe Yaleanlslng. Blcyele Repairing:. ALL WORK GUARANTEED WEST MeHENRY ||wn Evenings an# Sundays • i " the nice, blanket and get *o sleep in no gs I like best is ihe way theifmhket pre-warms the bed ... no more chills from icy sheets. All Idd is. turn on the blanket s automatic control a few minutes before J go to bed and it's all warm and waiting for me+ Believe me, sleeping, under an electric bUmket is keen!" $1.00 per gaL CONVINIINT TKRMS... en yovr monthly Service BIN See the new electric blankets at your dealer's ot our nearest store PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS ya***'* VERNON KNOX Aitorney*nt'law Cor. Oreen aad Llia St«„ XcHnrM Tuesday and Friday Afternoons * ftther Dayn By Appotnttoeat ' Phear VeHeary 49 »l IU 111 II I 11 l i * l | l | | | f | i » TIRE CHAINS TRUCK, TRACTOR and PASSEN GER CHAINS OF ALL SIZES -- WANTED TO BIT?-- CALL AT ONCE ON DEAD W0GS, HORSES AND CATTLE We |»ay phone charges We pay N ta IK for OM Horses, less for down horses and rattle MATTS XINK RANCH m Johasbnrg • Spring (irove Roar Phone Johnsbnrfr S14 111 m n i l i f k »» i i<- FREUND SONS eayatlag Contraetors Tracktttg. Hydranlle and Crane Service ROAD BUILDING -- ?* Tel. 80#.* MrHeary, HJL m i l t i PFASLEK, • Chlroprartor tfl S. fin>ca Si., McHenry > %; Offlre Honrs Dally except Thursday 9 to 18 - 1 tSO to i Xoan WM. *nil Frl. Freatng 7 to 9 Call Hi-Henry ~ Par Appointment INSURANCE * EAlfeV R. WALSH fin, Aat<*. V" w x i;W" !*«"rnuee REI.I \niiV- roMF%svirs When 1V»•> >*'-" f»»-- *•«>«• of . •. Ant vinf mojw to!var !»«.« wmr mm; Vi Hrnry > *1 n V 4* *»»»»»••>> 1' r r iVOPFEL # itEfRANSPERQ |nvnraaee ageats for all: rlasses l»*o^tfrty k M eoaiyaalH Weet ItttiMfi Ifliaals 1Vtfl»kaae No. m II >M >IH 11 »l H Ull IH »• A|/S WKLtolN© AND REPAIR . StRtieE w; «01 Mafa St, MeHenry ' - Eleetrle >or!4t»ler Welding Aroty^»e-W«kllng. aad Cattlag ReWfcNR^, ILL. " •* ' • irjfe <1 l i l l I I I I 11111 H 11II ! • < • » WTLLIAtf «. CARROLL, Jr. kmntf-ta-hkm " 116% Beatoa St. Phone Woodwork ltll Woodstock. Illinois tie hi >•>•! i <"i n 111 h hi m •R|lN THELEN ' * Tracking Rlack Dirt Track for Hire teL XeHeary SSS-R.g or I8B.W-1 R®* 172, Rt. l, McHenry •' DR. II. 8. FIKB " ?eterlaarlaa •« . • •* #• Htghwsy 81--Office and Roaso TeL VrHmry 81 f OffMe Honse: 1 p.m. to 8 p---T Except Tharsdays _ Erenlngs by Appointment - j m i i n n i i n i m i M i m BRICK LATINO TUCK POINTING - FIREPLACES ACID CLEANING P. Johnson H. T. Jacksoa Phase m-M XcHonry Gravel

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