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"fl** Wnmtoffi Anoarr 22,1999 "3;V S5SBS?i " '. Y): > it •^•Fi Y PLAINDEALER P«g« Srrwi CHILDREN GUESTS AT P ARfY T* „ x >>.. jjjkV* s «• >+ v V X *. At the party at which this picture was taken, it would have been difficult to decide who was the moat pleased, the "givers" or the "receivers." The young lady standing in the center of the picture was a guest along with' others from the Woodstock Children's Home at a Christmas dinner given by the l i q u o r d e a l e r s of McHenry county. Chairman of the party was Mrs. Ben Turner of Lakemoor, who is shown giving out the presents. President of the association is Lennie Felcman of Crystal Lake, shown next to Mrs. Turner. Others in the background are members Of thd organization. > Each of the forxty-one children of the Home was presented with a gift worth ten dollars. . . LAKEMOOR & LILYMOOR By Florence Falsetti Ifr. and Mrs. Claude McDermott were among those who attended the inauguration ceremonies of Governor Stratton in Springfield last week. They made, many friends and were much impressed by the consideration shown them by the various officials. has maintained a summer home in Lakemoor for many years, and has been a staunch supporter for progressiveness in the village. The gala Christmas party Stella and Ray Blades of the 120 Club gave for their son, Corky Boro, and twelve of his buddies, all serving in different branches of service, is still being talked about. A luscious chicken dinner was served, and the boys -had a grand time meeting again and talking over old times. * ^^Among. tfco»e mo^e fortw»te people Wfio'are goflig to "get away from It all", especially this white stuff that is all around, are Stella Blades, who plans to spend a few weeks in Florida, and the Ben Turners, who are sojourning South for the remainder of the winter. A caretaker will be on the premises meanwhile. It was with prtokrtfta* several residents of our village noticed the article in the Sunday Tribune showing the nameplate that was sent to President Eisenhower. This was from a man well known to us . . Harry (Jooper to be exact. Mr. Cooper We are all sorry to hear the news "that Mr. and Mrs. Hoppert were in an automobile accident last Sunday on their way to Chicago to see their granddaughter, who was having a birthday. Their car skidded on the icy road, and crashed into an oncoming auto. Mr. Hoppert was more fortunate than Mrs Hoppert, who is in St. Francis hospital, Evanston, with a frac tured skull, and multiple bruises. We all wish her a very speedy recovery.- Also at w same is the little daughter of Alex and Eleanor Wirfs, affectionately known as "Dumpling". She was operated on for a tumor of the leg and is recovering nicely. EXPERTS PREDICT ABUNDANCE OF FARM SUPPLIES IN 1953 Farmers will probably produce abundant supplies of food this year, though there'll be a shortage of farm labor and rising costs will make it harder for farmers to make ends meet. That was predicted in a 1953 forecast by the Illinois Agricultural association's magazine, The Record, in its January issue. Farmers will tend to get less of every dollar consumers spend for food because marketing costs are rising, the article said. It was based on data compiled by Frank Atchley of thej^AA's research department. Farmers now get only 61 cents of every dollar spent for meat. 26 cents of a dollar spent for cereal products, 72 cents of a dollar spent for butter, and 15 cents of a dollar spent for canned rorn, the article said. Higher wages for io^d marketing firms' employes, and higher transportation rates for rail and truck carriers may push the "middleman" cost even higher, the forecast said. Farmers now get back only 47 per cent of the retail value of LANDING AREAS' The state Department of I Aeronautics issued certificates of approval fQr six restricted landing areas during December. Illinois now has 417 such areas, main tained only for the operation of privately-owned planes, and for the most part located on farms and near smaller communities, according to Joseph K. McLaughlin, department director. To Builders: We can supply Ready-Mixed Concrete fof mmy kind of job--from a back-yard lily pool to a com* plete new home or building. Prompt, quick delivery ex* where and when needed. Our Ready-Mixed Concrete is unifoimly dense, enduring and strong--as you expect oi good concrete. Th« 'mix" is, sight fox the use intended... accurately proportioned, at our central plant. Even a small job get% the benefit «ft large volume production. * ' To Prospective Owners of New Homes and Buildingst Of course you want concrete. It's the modern way to build •ofiresafe, permanent, moderate in first cost and requiring' almost no maintenance. Let us put you in touch with experienced, reliable contractors who will give you a quality job at a satisfactory price. McHenry Sand & Gravel \ PHONE McHENRY 920 606 FRONT STREET McHENQY. ILL. • ' •• ' ' ' . ^ 4 y : food, cofripaitod to' 54 per cent m 1946. Other financial woes,. sMCh as increased overhead, interest, and taxes, may slash net, farm income 4 to 5 per cent, according to the magazine. ] Feed for cattl* wage rates for labor, seed costs, fertilizer prices a\d interest rates--all are likely to rise at least slightly along with marketing costs, biting significantly into farmers' income, it was forecast. The g o v e r n m e n t ' s p o l i c y of a i d abroad instead of trade also may bring back the problem of, farm surpluses, the forecast said. As long as this country declines to buy foreign goods other nations don't have ijnftgj with which to buy -our farm prdauets, this problem will exist. ^ The article added that in times of dollar shortages abroad, industrial equipment and < military goods are given priority over purchase of foodstuffs--so our agricultural exports will fall. Expressing approval of the secretary-designate of agriculture, Ezra T. Benson, the magazine said the department of agriculture is likely to ' leave policy-making more to groups outside government departments, and put less stress on price supports so that the "age-old method" of supply and demand can function. Despite farm labor shortages caused by military demands and drifting of rural laborers into industry, continued Jiigh production is seen. More progress in I technology' and mechanisation will reduce the number of laborers needed, however. But amounts produced will depend upon weather, insects, and other natural factors. The article said that gross farm income is expected to turn down slightly from 1952's record of |37.6 billion, accompanying the slash in net income.' ROAD IMPROVEMENT During the year which tias just closed, engineers and con tractors employed by the state Division of Highways completed 94 miles of new concrete pavement, 532 miles of concrete widening and 765 miles of bituminous resurfacing on existing highways, 47 bridges, one highway grade and three railroad grade separations. These accomplishments are listed in a yearend summary of Illinois road work issued by Charles P. Casey, director of the Department of Public Works and Buildings. State expenditures for higtiwfty construction and repair totaled $70,000,000. New highway contracts placed during 1952 approximated $86,000,000, the est volume fas state history, addition to finished work, jects aggregating 156,000,000 are under contract and will be carried over into 1953, the report said. Highway maintenance for the year amounted to $23,000,- 000. FEDERATION CITES FACTS ON SCHOOLS FOR ASSEMBLY USE The ^Taxpayers' federation of Illinois *^as been assembling information during the past year in order that the General Assembly may have as complete a factual background ' as possible for deciding questions on . aid to schools.*' Property taxes in Illinois for local public schools, they say, of this decrease resulted from consolidation of one-room elementary districts into larger units, with one-room districts dropping from 9,680 to 2,659. The .number of school buildings actually used also decreased from 11,396 in 1944-45 to 7,311 in 1950-51. In o McHenry county, there were 13* one-room * elementary school * districts in the school year 1950-51. with 13 buildings of wftich 12 were used. There were 16 elementary districts of consolidated, protectorate, and non-high; four kinds of unit, or 12 grade, districts^--old type units, special charter, community unit, and community consolidated. The General Assembly could contribute affpi'ecja&iy'" to better understanding of the details of school operation by consolidation ojL school laws into four classifications-- elementary, high school, non-liigh school, and unit. . have increased 83 per cent in two or more rooms, with 22 seven years, from $157,767,073 J buildings of which 22 were used; for 1944 taxes payable in 1945 5 high school districts to $288,437,454 for 1950 taxes payable in 1951. State and federal aids to local Illinois schools for the same seven-year period more than doubled, from $22,- 462,816 to $60,916,784. Total costs o£, the schools, including construction paid from bond issues," almost doubled, increasing from $195,261,689 for the school year 1944-45 to $387,079,441 for Che school year 1950-51. This is big business. w" - Enrollments in Illinois public schools '•< from kindergarten through high school during the same seven year period increased less than 9 per cent, from 1,110,- 014 in the school year 1944-45 to 1,204,217 in 1950-51. The increase varied greatly \ in different parts of the state ind in the various communities, \ however, some having shown large increases. »', \ The number of school districts decreased from 12,053 in 1944-45 to 4,489 in 1950-51, including tlon-high school districts, ifost with 5 buildings, 5 in use; 3 districts maintaining elementary schools and one or more years of high school, with t^tajtal of 19 buildings, of whSih ^Spwere actually used for elementary schools and 3 for high^ schools. The total number of school districts in McHenry county in 1950-51 was 37, with a totaLjiumber of school buildings of 59, of which ®8 were actually used. j Decrease i$ number of school buildings was accompanied by a tremendous increase in transportation costs, from $2,065,480 for 46,238 pupils transported in 1944-45 up to $10,373,597 for 189,981 pupils transported. While the number of school districts has decreased, the number of .different kinds of school districts has become even more confusing. There are now four kinds of elementary districts common, consolidated, community consolidated, and special charter; five kinds of high school districts- community, township, BUTCH'S SAVE MONEY _ ON YOUR CAR Rejrnlnr check., nps ill maintenance by ear experts means lower ear eestg for yoa! We Do Complete Motor Overhauling. 309 W. Elm Street McHenry, TIL Phone 811 Residence 91-R YOUR „ D M8VE u Hoar Towing r 7 Service TAX RECEIPTS A year-end summary issued by "ttte* Illinois Department of Revenue shows that six major taxes brought the state $373,095,002 duiing 1952, an increase of $26,- 562,501 oyer 1951- collections from these sources. The sales tax continued to be the top revenue producer, bringing in $195,443,- 349. This exceeds the 1951 tax collections by $3,526,988. Biggest increase was registered by the motor fuel tax. It pro^ duced $99,389,176 last year|| an amount $19,357,953 greater tban in 1951. Cigarette tax receipts in 1952 Were $30,485,968 as compared with $28,192,804 in 'the previous year; pabiic utility tax receipts $24,597,524 as against $21,637,344; petroleum inspection tax, $804,608 as compared with $787,034. 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