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Mwt MoClory i«n't the came here you look you Even many of .'• Democrats' have changed. They're still Job but now they're Re- ®W the f.rst time in twenty Jrtin» the Republicans 'contro •very state office. Even during tl» administration of Republican do«imor Green in the 1940's the Democrats held down the powerful and job-happy Secretary of State's Office. Now, Republican Charles Ca'^entier, the former Btate senator from East Moline hM taken over that office with Its 1,300 employees. Governor Stratton heads thirteen code departments and numerous other branches of the executive department in which more than 33,000 men and women are employed. Attorney General Latham Castle employs about 150. State Treasurer Elmer Hoffman has 120 people to assist him. Superintendent of Public Instruction, Vfernon Nickell, heads a department of about 115 and State Auditor Orville E. Hodge employs about 350. Only the offices of the State Treasurer and Superintendent of Public Instruction have been in Republican hands. Consequently, there have been some big changes in Springfield. •he principal moving day was January -12, when Governor Stratton and other state officials were inaugurated. The' retiring officials and their personal secretaries and "Administrative Assistants" just didn't show up for work that morning. And by afternoon there were new faces In the various top positions. * But' the lesser jobholders were In a great quandary. Some of them were veterans ef twenty years service, and they didn't know whether they had a job or not. It was generally rumored in the state house that the day of the changeover would be a holiday--and that all state offices would be closed. But they weren't. * The change from a Democratic to a Republican administration Ptepare For Thirty-First Season Of Famous American Passion Play The famous "American pasiCoo Play,** Bloomington, 111., will be presented for the thrty-first consecutive seasoh this year. Ten perfoimances will be given, including two evening presentations. The first performance will be on Sunday, April 5, at 1:3(J "p.m., central standard time. Subsequent presentations will be Sfiven every Sunday afternoon during the mcnth of April and the first four Sunday afternoons in May. Two mid-week performances are scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, and Wednesday May 20, at 6:30 p.m., central standard time. All presentations will be given in the auditorium of the Scottish Rite Temple, seating 1,400 people under the direction of Professor Lawrence E. Tucker of Illinois Wesleyan University, who for the fourth year in succession will be director. Rev. Harold D„ Walters, Who has portrayed the Christus for the past fifteen years, will take '.he rele again this year. Mary, Mother of Jesus, will be played by Mrs. Rosa Lee McElroy, who will perform this role as such for her fifth season. More than 250 farmers, bankers, mechanics, business men, laborers, housewives, and children of central Illinois,. will doff their everyday habiliments to depict the old, yet ever new, story of the Man of Galilee, His life and His teachings. These ordinary, everyday people, from all walks of life, are not professional actors--nor do they try to be--they must live their roles. These players receive no compensation other than the enrichment of their own souls for the many, many hours they spend in rehearsing and presenting this great drama, because the American Passion Play is not a commercial enterprise--it is not operated for monetary profit. Its whole purpose is to bring to men and women, and boys and girls, a better understanding of the ethical teachings of Jesus, and to demonstrate that He alone has offered to the world the only plan of life that can possibly lead to peace .... not only for individuals, but for nations as ! some question was ra sed as to continuing the great Biblical Production. However, as letters were received from all over the nation and are Istill being received every week, expressing the need of such an influence for good in the world today, the Scottish Rite Bodies of Bloomington quickly but thoughtfully determined the continuation of the performances. The American Passion Play has become the largest mail-order stage presentation in history. Tickets may be secured by writing to the American Passion Play, P. O, Box 695, Bloomington, HI. , has been gradual and almost well. without interruption in state < The American Passion Play service. Many of the available' requires about sixty scenes, uspatronage jobs have not yet been filled. It may be months until the Republicans will have taken over completely. The screening of deserving Republicans for state employment has been undertaken with ing equipment and costumes valued at more than $175,000. Over forty tons of scenery, tempered by the most elaborate new lighting system to be found in any theatrical auditorium, fade noiselessly and swiftly from one great seriousness. Hie Republl-1 scene to another. cans from the governor on down know that the record of the Republican state administration will be made by the Republican officeholders. It is necessary to be more than just a good Republican. Qualifications for the job and trustworthiness are indispensible. And jobholders will be expected to work. Opportunities for soft, part time jobs are few--and the days of the ghost payroller are gone. Most patronage is handled through the Republican precinct committeemen and Republican, county chairmen. Although patronage has been described as the life blood of politics, the Democrats were smothered last November despite their more than 2,600.000 federal jobs. The Republicans in the Illinois state administration know this only too Health Talks Earailie In Children Severe infections of the ear are not as common as they were before the advent of the sulpha drugs and the "antibiotics. While the severity and frequency of these infections have been reduced, earache or pain in the ears still occurs, the educational committee of the Illinois State Medical society points out in Health Talk*. Most earache* ftftttife during childhood and even in the first few months of life. Infants and small children have shorter passages for infection to reach the ear. When they have colds, they do not blow the nose or clear the throat as adults do, resulting in an accumulation of mucous in the nose and threat which may start an infection in the ear. An infection of the ear begins when bacteria reach the middle ear. When this occurs the earache or pain is the warning signal. As the bacteria multiply in the ear and produce toxic substances, the body's natural defenses rise to fight the infection. For example, blood vessels expand to carry more blood to the ear. Sepim passes from the blood vessels into the middle •ar to try to ntftiilirt vading bacterid, ang. tottte cells nornftlly preitfefc 1h body increase in number to dOstroy the bacteria. When an abscess is developing; causing an increased pfeeHHm, pain results. The pain may be intermittent at first, becoming; more severe in intensity oaf then finally constant. Pain subsides when the abscess and infection are brought under control. If the infection is not severe, there may be no abscess and the bacteria may be overcome before reaching the middle ear. The earache miay not be severe and often subsides within' twentyfour hours. Children with an ttCUte running ear should be taken to a physician for examination ahd treatment. While infection of the mastoid part of the ear bone is | not as common as it once was because of the newer drugs, it still occurs. The mastoid part of the ear bone is connected with the middle ear and its cellular composition -'resembles a honey- '6oihb. The cells contain air and each has a thin lining membrane. ^.n infection in the middle ear may spread to the mastoid air cells and begin an infection. After tiiree or four weeks the infectionXmay destroy the bone and form an absceses in the mastoid which can be relieved only through surgery. In this condition, pain is> followed by drainage. Though the pain may subside, the drainage continues. If the drainage persists for two or more weeks a mastoid infection can be BUS-, pected. "v Earache in children may stem from causes other than infection. Nasal blocking due to the congestion brought on by a cold, or large adenoids may be responsible. Blockihg of the Eustachian tube prevents air from reach|ng the middle ear during swallowing or yawning. Because pain is a sympt and usually the forerunner ox accompaniment to disease, earj aches should not be ignored.! Any earache may result in & hearing loss which, if not treated, may become permanent. 8 Work of reflectorizing center lines, no-pas*- which reflect light, premised with paint or ing and stop-signs on Illinois' 12,000-mile sifted on after paint is ipplitd, it yie newest primary system will be started soon as part safety device to be adopted by the Illinois of Governor Stratum's policy of emphasizing Division of Highways for use on center traffic safety as a vital feature of the state's strips aad warning signs. overall highway program. Tiny glass beada STATE OF ILLINOIS--DDR They're Beautiful Beyond Description MAIN 418 MAIN ST. Hen Are The Wallpapers You've Been Waiting For PAINT CENTER iPHONE llli licHENBT, HX. NEW nv STATE ON IN JANUARY, '53 New incorporations in fiftfrafc for January, 1953, were 125 greater than for thes same month last year, reaching a total of 635, Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentier has reported. The greatest single gain was in domestic corporations chartered under the business corporation act, Where the increase was eighty-five, for a total of 439, Mr. Carpentier said. There were twenty-four more charters Thursday# Mirch 5# 1953' issued- to domestic not-for-ptofi^ organizations, the total belngt| 137. f,: Out-of-state groups also showf ed gains, business corporation^ ' gong from 40 to 57, and not+gt for-profit organisations f r o nl none to two. The total collected in fees and franchise taxes for January wM $89,298.49, a decrease of $23,370. 67 from the January, 1952, coif, lections of $112,669.16. Secretary Carpentier explained that coljp lections in January a year &g<|| were unusually high because on* organization reported a large is suance of stock during thai month. t - -f .1 }V ^The junior high, according to uii chart, can expect an increase from 180 to 218 during the next three years. * ^ Want Ads. like freedom, are •terybody** howlneww. Every scene is as correct in detail, as exhaustive world-wide research is able to determine. The local color of Biblical times, the manners, habits, and customs of the people, and their mode of living, are correctly portrayed. So highly recognized is the authenticity of the spectacle that it has received the endorsement alike of Catholic, Jewish and Protestant bodies. Many groups from all parts of the country have seen the Passion Play several times and are planning to see it again this year. At no time has the American Passion Play ever been regarded by the producers as a finished production. Since its conception it has been under constant revision,-- every effort being put forth to improve and strengthen it. New scenes, properties, and effects are constantly being added, the action revised, and the spiritual atmosphere enlarged. This year's presentation represents thirty years of consistent development. With the death of Delmar D. 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