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Eighteen / \ . t a g -iimiimWMmuiik • "-y ' . : " - • ' ' v i ; . . ' " J ; T h ^ » 7 - A p ? a 7 ; 1 9 5 5 mm*: for. And Mrs. Klontz Tell Highlights 0129,000-Mile Trip Into Southwest t>r. and Mrs. C. W. Klontz returned recently from ft 29,000- mile tour of the SouthweSt, six weeks of which were spent on a 4 000 mtfe tour of Mexico on a caravan-type trip. The following is a summary of their travels as written by Mrs. Klontz: "After much planning and preparation, we left home Dec. 16 and visited in New Mexico and Arizona... for some time, spending Christmas Eve in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Lyle Franzen; also a day with Helen and David Walking ton, formerly of McHenry, now living in Phoenix "During (the Iholiday season we were guests of Pop and Mom Riley of Avondale, Ariz., where many of the caravanners gathered prior to meeting at Nogales, Ariz. Christmas day was warm, and a beautiful sunny day, and forty of us ate a turkey dinner together, tables being set out of doors. On New Year's day 100 of us sat down to a roast venison dinner out of doors, with poinsettias and many blooming flowers all about. "The trailer caravan was the promotion of Wally Byam of Los Angeles, Calif., who had staged other trailer tours of Mexico .Canada and even Europe, but all on a smaller scale. "When word was sent out that another caravan, touring Mexico, would be leaving from Nogales, Ariz., in January, Mr. Byam rented a large trailer parte there far a mustering center. He anticipated possibly 100 to 150 trailers ait the time; wfaen the park overflowed, arrangements were made to use the baseball park and when that overflowed, cars and trailers were parked on the high school athletic field. "From forty to eighty trailers had registered for previous trips; this time numbers were issued to more than 500, and actually 487 crossed the border with the caravan on Jan. 7. The undertaking required a great deal of organization and the Mexican authorities, happy to Slave the tour because of its contribution, ner. the tourist trade, eased the' situation by coming out to the trailers the day prior to departure and checking tor the customs. "Each trailer was issued a number by the registration committee, with instructions as to name, . city and state, to be painted in red letters on -the front of each trailer; also a name card to each person, and the Conventional navy blue Byam beret, to be worn on the trip. Many times we were asked by interested persons just what the beret represented. "On schedule on Jan. 7, the caravan got under way and it took five hours to cross the border into Mexico, bumper to bumper, trailers stretched out farther thap the eye could see in either direction, heading down the west coast over highway 15, toward Acapulco. v "Jan. 7 was aiso the dedication of a new gate of entry into Mexico, at Nogales; ^schools were let out and children lined the streets waving to us and bands played as we passed by. Trailers remained fairly close together throughout the tour and at night were' parked in circles, one within the other, prairie schooner fashion, with the center left open, where evenings a huge campfire burned and "town meetings" were held, plans made for the following day and always entertainment. The -Mexican people love their music, singing and dancing and were ever ready to entertain. "At Guadalajara, the entertainment was outstanding each evening; the last night there, the Army band came out and rendered a wonderful concert. We all arose and stood spellbound when they played our national anthem. "A parking committee consisting of from fifteen to twenty people went on ahead of the caravan each day to arrange parking. Two to seven nights would be spent at the various stopovers. The governors of each state through which we crossed had official greeting parities at tihe boundaries and assigned a detail of soldiers to provide an escort through each state. Armed guards patrolled the parking area day and night and no one was ever molested in any manessentials for the "The caravan was equipped with a utility trailer, consisting of bath rooms and showers; a post office and mailman, a special police and three "cabooses," or trouble trucks with mechanics, these spaced at intervals along the line of travel, the end cathait no one would: 'be left stranded on the highway in case of trouble. Occasionally a flat tire, broken spring or engine trouble would be encountered, but with the help of the caboose and ever willing hands, would soon be rolling along again and each trailer would be checked in as it entered the parkillg grounds. "There were more than 1,000 people on the tour, coming from thirty-two states and several groups from Oanada; mostly retired business and professional men and their families, also several young couples with children. There were eleven doctors with the group, ever ready to aid those with colds and "Me^- can tooth-ache." We were advised not to eat. foods which could not be cooked or peeled and to drink eleetrified water, which was delivered to us from the Coca-Cola plants at one pteso, or 8 cents of our money, for a 5-gallon bottle. At each new camp we would find new "neighbors," the most congenial and pleasant folks to travel with and many lasting friendships were made, never to be forgotten. Mr. and Mrs. Avery Baker of Hampshire were our closest Illinois neighbors. "Sundays we attended church, either in one of the nearby cities or at our park. Mrs. Sowash, an Evangelist travelling with us, conducted services each Sunday out of doors. A Hammond organ from one of the trailers provided music and everyone kne^ and could sing the old time hymns. Needless to say, we always had a good crowd of native people looking on, attracted by the music and singing. "While at Guaymas, Son., Life magazine photographers took pictures of us, some of which appeared in 'the Feb. 24 issue of the magazine. Hundreds of dollars worth of films were used on this trip by the caravanners and all brought back many very interesting pictures of the country. "The scenery was always interesting and to those who .have always lived on 'the plains, the mountains which were with us always, the Sierra Madre Occidentals in the west and the Orientals to the east, always held our interest, especially the snow-capped volcanic peaks of Toluca and the "Sleeping Lady," Ixtaccihuatl and Popocatepetl, seen so plainly ftwm Mexico City. Mt. Citlaltepetl Is the highest peak and rises 18,855 feet, 4,000 feet higher than the highest mountain in our States. HlHEALTH TALK Don't Be Anxious "In the distance, long b«fare approaching a '• village or could be seen cathufeal spb& silhouetted against the blue sky or mountain side. Many date back to the early days of Mexido, I Our emotions play an importbetween tlhe 15th and 16th cen- ant role in our state of welltury. The architecture cif 'the being, yet many persons overlook large cathedrals is very beauti- this as they seek relief foj- one ful and the costliest of materials physical symptom after another, used. We visited many of these Anxiety, tension and frustration churches in the different citiea; " (To Be Continued) FREE PICK-UPOF SOIL SAMPLES OFFERED FARMERS and anger are four characteristic barriers to good physical and mental health, the educational committee of the Illinois State Medical society observes in a health talk. These emotional: factors, some- . | what unco«sciou<fly, cause cer- Farmers who are interested In tain reactions to take place in having a soil test made for theirl[the body, resulting in such physifarm will be pleased to learn that cal symptoms' as headaches, McHenry County Agricultural ] weakness, digestive disorders and Stabilization and Conservation heart disturbances, such as pal- (formerly PMA) is offering a I pitation. ' Some persons, while pick-up of samples ait no cost organically sound, because of to the farmer. This service is certain j jpfcttitudes and feelings, available to all farmers who ire-1 develop ^Symptoms - that can be quest it. " traced to neurotic origin. And Bert Bridges, county ASC neurotic states are believed to chairman, feels that this will be stem from unacknowledged emoa very worthwhile project and tional confliot. of much value to both tihe f&S*m-1 example, are you anxious ? er and to the ASC office in yOJ1 know why ? You probcarrying out the conservation afoly don't because your appreprogram. hension has no real basis. On the A map showing the soil test other hand, an actual threat, and the recommended applications such as being confronted by a of limestone, phosphate and pot-1 hold-up man, could cause a natash will be furnished the fanner Ural fear. The two emotions difand a copy will be placed on fer ^ that one is abstract, while file in the ASC office. h ^tiye Farmers must pay the expense Exce^VAf,anxiety is the most involved by the laboratory in making the test. / direct afti'simple form of neurotic Imbalance.' T!hV vletlift is in a state of "mental unrest and lacks peace of mind. Physical symptoms are similar to those produced in fear. . The heart may pound; digestion may be upset; there may be difficulty in breathing. There may be nausea and diarrhea, dizziness and a tremulous feeling. The zest for food is gone and the person is unable to sleep. In a severe state of anxiety, the capacity to eqijoy life disappears. Inasmuch as the real cause for the anxiety is a mental conflict which is unrecognized, the victim speculates that he must have some mysterious disease or that he is "losing his mind." What happens? These secondary fears increase the original anxiety and the person becomes obsessed, even to the point of being convinced that he is afflicted with some serious disease. Feelings of resentment and frustration tend over a period of time to build up >a state of anxiety. Jealousy has a motivating influence, as does envy, since tjtoesd characteristics create'an imbalance in reasoning. They farm an obstacle which renders the person helpless to meet a given situation. ' To reassure a neurotically anxious person by proving to him that his fears are groundless is impossible. The physician's evidence of an organically sound body means nothing to the patient. He rejects the proof. " •: How "cte/'iilie w^anjflous person be helped? First by recognizing the challenge of hidden fear. WQ«y is he resentful, jealous or envious? Why is he apprehensive without a basic reason? First the person must be taught to understand himself by facing reality. An apprehensive state will not tiring about a promotion, for example, but «teady, constructive .effort will. The .thinking qualities of an anxiousperson are cluttered and the powers of concentration are impaired. • Go* to church Easter Sunday. 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