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Community News By Phyllis Carlson BerUia Arp Dies f Vi Mrs. Bertha Arp died Saturday tnorning at home after an extended Illness. Mrs. Arp was born in Wisconsin 84 years ago itost January, 1 the daughter of ,.William and Bertha Florick. Her iiusband, Frank, died several years ago. Mrs. Arp was a member of the * ^Richmond Order of the Eastern Star. Her survivors are a son, v; iLeslie, of Bervvyn, a daughter, 'Miss Iya Arp, of Richmond, three Asters, Mrs. Matilda Osborne . and Mrs. Mary Mau of Elgin, and Mrs. Martha Stowell of Spokane, ^ IVash. , Funeral services for Mrs. Arp *. ; Were conducted by Rev. Ralph V jNoyce and the Richmond O.E.S. /.at the Arp home in Richmond $Puesday, May 1. Our sympathy |o Miss Iva Arp, vyho has long ffceen a Richmond resident. Cerebral Palsy Speaking of drives, there will be one for cerebral palsy on May 15. At present there are twelve children in the county receiving aid for this affliction. There is supposed to be a physical therapist available in McHenry in the near future to aid victims of cerebral palsy. SPORTS By Par Ehor A Son is Born Mr. and Mrs. Louis Alexander are the parents of a boy. little Terry Louis Alexander. Appropriately enough, Mr. Alexander is employed by the Telephone company. Mrs. Alexander has been staying with her parents in Highland, 111., awaiting the arrival of young Terry Louis. We hope the whole family will soon be living in Richmond, where proud papa has been residing for several weeks. Rockets Trim Clinton 21-5 The Richmond Rockets won their third straight game arid second in conference play without a defeat. The Rockets seem to be well on their way to a triple crown in one school season. The Maroon and White have already collected top honors in football and basketball, and with two fine hurlers in Bud Jarrett and Bob Miller, and a fairly solid defense .and better than average hitting team, the Rock-; ets stand a better than even chance to take the baseball championship of the Southern Band Concert ^ ' IPhe high school band and chords had an excellent program last -Friday evening at the school. The winning soloists and ensembles- brought home innumerable medals and we thought the accompanist, Virene Schultz, was well covered with medals. Near the end of the program, Mr. Stone could hardly find room for another and unintentionally stuck Virgene in the shoulder with the last medal. Being a brave pianist, She suffered in silence. Mr. Stone conducted the band adn chorus in most of their numbers. However^ one band number was conducted by a guest conductor of Lyons, 111. The twirlers added an interesting bit of color to the program. They were Edith Schmidt, Karen Prouty, Sharon Jones, Marilyn Miller, Linda Kautz, Annette Smith, Elaine Huff and Linda Sutton." Miss Donna Buehrer, an alumnus of RBCHS, was a guest twirier and gave a very good performance. She will twirl at the State fair this summer. The crowd at, the concert was good considering the inclement (lousy) weather we had Friday evening. Our favorite baby sitter $aved a few of the hail stones in the freezing unit of the refrigerator so that we could see them and they measured %-inch Id diameter. It's a wonder the town houses had any windows left. Pvt. Nelson Calls Home Pvt. Richard O. Nelson of Lake Zurich called his wife, Shirley, from Japan a week ago Saturday. Richard also talked to his mother. The next day he called his sister, Betty Schroeder, of Richmond. Jimmy Schroeder also talked long distance to his favorite uncle. Pvt. Nelson is stationed in Korea and was spending a week in Japan on rest and recruit. Scholarship for Ralph Noyce Young Ralph Noyce was awarded an assistantship to j Georgetown university in Wash- [ ington, D.C. The scholarship will | enable Ralph to do some advanced study in the field of electronics next September. Congratulations, Ralph! That makes two scholarship winners for study beyond regular college work in one block of our fair town. Ralph is the son of Rev. and ^ Mrs. Ralph Noyce, leaders of the Community church. Here and There Our sympathy to the Kenneth Larson family on the death of Mr. Larson's father, who lived in Marengo. A week last night Mrs. Wardy's barn burned down. Besides the barn, Mrs. Wardy lost several sheep that were in the barn. Chicken pox still lingers on. The Ehrkes have had it, the little girls that is; the Borres have had it, with Kristen the | latest victim. Henry Metz is also | home with it. I The Lutheran Women's guild met Tuesday evening in the basement of Grace church; Margaret Johnson presented the program, a Bible study of Ruth with a filmstrip. A film on cerebral palsy was also shown. There are several new cabinets in the kitchen of the Lutheran church. The new equipment is a gift of the Women's guild. The high school .seniors were guests at a party given in their honor by the House of Furniture. The "Country Mile" held its grand opening last weekend. Most of you like to read news about people, but we hope you won't mind if we tell you nf some interesting plants some townfolks have. There is Myra Speaker's lovely amarylis, white with red stripes. Then there is Gladys Meisel's gardenia plant ready to bloom, and Mrs. Charles Mecklelnburg's Christmas cactus which is still blooming and is immense. Mrs. Tom Stewart has a really rare collection -- a pink hydrangea, an Easter lily almost ready, to bloom and a red gloxinia with twenty-two blossoms which is the loveliest thing this side of heaven -- at least we think so. Mrs. Wittmayer's sister from Lansing, Mich, was visiting the Wittmayer house for several days last week. Mrs. Wittmayer, her sister, and her mother, Mrs. Hobbs, drove to Nebraska, where they once lived. They plan to be gone about a week. Next Monday the Mother's club will meet at the high school. Cancer Drive Now that the month of April is over, we thank you for your cooperation in giving to cancer. Some of the canvassers are not yet finished collecting, but our personal experience in gathering funds was a very pleasant one. with everyone receiving us kindly and everyone donating to the cause. Surely that shows that we are concerned and have compas- .Sion for our fellowmen. C6ach Morgensen is well experienced in baseball, which is a great asset to the Maroon and White baseball team and we sincerely hope he is at the head of the list after the final out of the season is made. Richmond (31) . AR R H Jarrett SS 5 11 Stilling CF 5 2 2 B. Miller P 5 2 1 D. Schmitt LF 3 1 0 Arseneau 10 0 Shaw IB 5 2 0 Widhalm 2B 4 4 2 L. Schmitt 3B 2 2 1 Harris 2B 10 0 Jenson SS 0 10 Wagner RF 0 10 Buchert RF 3 11 May RF 111 D. Harris C 4 3 2 Totals 39 21 11 Clinton (5) AB R H Kopp SS 3 10 Draeger IB 4 0 1 Howard 2B 4 0 1 Reeder CF 0 10 Byerley C 3 11 Larson P 4 10 Whitt 3B . 2 0 0 Babaley 3B 0 10 Gustufson RF 0 0 0 Stanley LF 2 0 0 Totals 22 5 3 Strike Outs: Miller, 9; Larson, 4. « Walks: Miller, 8; Larson, 9. Errors: Richmond, 4. Clinton, 12. RIGHT OF NEW HIGHWAY SIGN * . . The Illinois Division of Highways has adopted a new triangular shaped sign reading "Yield Right of Way" which is being placed at approaches to divided highways throughout the state's 12,000 mile primary road system. State of Illinois--DDR What you are has its influence in making other people what they are. Prepare* garden -- ready for plant- »n one operation -- without tpeding; cultivates all teoion withojrt hoeing! Tills 12" wide, up to 6" deep. Self-propelled with 2-speed wheel drive. 2 h.p. engine. With infirchangecible mower, sprayer and tno-thro attachments it makei year 'round garden, yard and lawn care Ask tor free demonstration! KRUSE HARDWARE RICHMOND, ILLINOIS Phone 4411 Ensured Savings: Savings invested In Crystal Lake Savings and Loan Association are Insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp., and earn 2'/j pier cent plus l/z per cent extra. SS-tf Make of Type . Single or Double Frame mumsust RODEO1?*;; , -w.-'- wp> .. Serial No. ... ... • -- Size • ,. Single or Double Bar .., • Coaster Brake Make of Tires Kind . Bell Horn Reflector Size Color • Lamps (front) lenders (front) (Rear) (Rear) • • Wheels Size Remarks: Applicant's Signature ' Address Age Registration Fee 10c ... .'. Paid . i- Parents' Permission (Parents assume all responsibility for accidents) America's Health Improving ~j America continues on the march to better health and longer life. :' Figures recently made available by public health officials and other agencies show not only that Americans now live longer, but also thai many of the killers of former years are gradually being vanquished, j Following is a table showing the death rate per 100,000 from a number of diseases find how it has decreased between 1940 and 1954. Tuberculosis »••••••.*«•...•••••••••) Pneumonia « * • • • • • • • • • • • • • * • • • • < Diseases of Pregnancy.. Dysentery Scarlet Fever. Diphtheria ,,,,, 1954 10.5 25.2 1.3 0.3 0.1 0.1 1940 45.9 70.3 6.7 1.9 0.5 1.1 SAFE BICYCLING RULES AID IN ESSAY CONTEST On this page there is a registration blank concerning the bicycle rodeo which will be held in McHenry from June 17 to 23, sponsored by the local Boy and Girl Scduts. Following are the twelve rules for safe bicycling, some of which will be used as the basis for an essay contest to be held in conjunction with the rodeo. Safety Rules 1. Observe all traffic regulations -- red and green lights, one-way streets, stop signs. 2. Keep to the right and ride in a straight line. Always ride in single file. 3. Have white light on front and danger signal on rear for night riding. 4. Have satisfactory signaling device to warn of approach. 5. Give pedestrians the right of way. Avoid sidewalks -- otherwise use extra care. 6. Look out for cars pulling outr^into traffic. Keep a sharp look-out for sudden opening of auto doors. 7. Never hitch on other vehicles, "stunt" or race in traffic. 8. Never carry other riders. Carry no packages that obstruct vision or prevent proper control of cycle. 9. Be sure your brakes are operating efficiently and keep your bicycle in. perfect running condition. ; - . 10. Slow down at all street intersections and look to right and left before crossing. 11. Always use proper hand signals for turning and stopping. 12. Don't weave in or out of traffic or swerve from side to side. Classified Ads are Read by Everyone! Concrete DOWN E , Stop wasting materials by on-the-job mixing! Tell us your specifications and well deliver the right amount of th« right concrete mix right on time! McHeiry Sand & Gravel Co **BADIO DISPATCHED" PHONE 980 M0JUD is the personal way... to remember ^ V! Mom on Mother's Day Give Motker OJUD LINGERIE! Hk \ "s '•' / ' i i'- \'• W i fei \ ••. f -j u t A> / ;f > '/• "" \ •?/ t ii ' •" _ ' '••*** GMIS PHONE 2911 We've rounded up a special Mother's Day selection ... slips, gowns, pajamas, halfslips, and panties; the prettiest ever made by Mojud! Every one is gay and glamorous, perfect for gift-giving on Mom's own special day! From$2^® RICHMOND, ILL. March Sales Tax Showed Increase Over Last Year The Illinois sales tax produced $20,558,672 during March, a gain of $4,893,411 over a year ago when the tax was 2 per cent. Cigaret and liquor taxes showed decreases while the motor fuel tax and public utility tax registered increases, the State Revenue department reported. The cigaret levy brought in $2,489,860, down $73,677 from March last year. Liquor tax collections totaled $1,935,036, a drop of $167,347. Gasoline taxes yielded $10,240,- 860, an increase of $468,027, and public utility tax produced $2,- 941,648, up $163,657. Collections from the use tax on out-of-state sales amounted to $1,274,947. The tax currently is being tested in the courts. HISTORIAN DAY Friday. May 11, has been designated as Illinois Junior Historian Day. On that day the governor will present the junior historian awards to some thirty students from all parts of the state at ceremonies in the centennial building, Springfield. The awards are based on the best articles, drawings or photographs contributed and published during the school year in the Illinois Junior Historiah magazine, sponsored fcy the. IUjapis State Historical society. Other figures released have revealed that since the year 1900, the population of the United States has doubled. But the number of people who now reach the age of 65 is four times as large as it was then. As late as 1944, infant mortality was 39.8 for every thousand live births. By 1954 it dropped to 26.6, a reduction of more than 33 percent. During the same period, maternal mortality dropped from 22.8 for every 10,000 live births to 5.3, a reduction of almost 77 percent. In the so-called deficiency diseases, due to improper and poor, nutrition, similar reductions are noted. In 1940, 2,123 deaths were caused by pellagra, a disease due to deficiency of aTn important B vitamin, niacin, in the daily diet. For the year 1953, the last year for which these figures are available, only 135 deaths due to pellagra occurred in the United States. Three reasons account for this better health of America, its longer life, and its declining death rates; medical progress, a willingness on the part of the public to call in the physician sooner, and -- last but not least -- a remarkable improvement in national nutrition. Nutritional' science has made tremendous strides forward in the United States. With the isolation of the vitamins, came the understanding of the vital role they play in health, and recognition of the diseases that result from their lack in an improper or inadequate diet. As late as fifteen years ago nutritional deficiency diseases were a matter of serious concern to medical and public health authorities. One of the important factors . bringing about this better state bf nutrition has been the enrichment of white bread with three- B vitamins -- thiamine, ribofla-! vin, and niacin -- and with iron. Bread is one of the few foods eaten by everyone, daily, and practically at every meal. Since 194-1, when enriched bread became available commercially on a national scale, medical men and public health officers have credited it with supplying Amer- ' ica with a goodly portion of the vitamins and minerals needed to stamp out deficiency diseases and to improve general health. Today, probably 95 percent of all white bread sold commercially in the United States is enriched bread. Better knowledge of nutrition and the improved diets resulting from it have helped to hasten convalescence from disease and after surgery. But best of all, , better nutrition in general as- ' sures better resistance against infections, a big factor in America's march toward better health and longer life. Wellhoefer Service* Conducted Saturday * ' John Wfellhoefer, 52, of side Park subdivision, Burton's ' * ^Bridge, suffered a fatal heart attack at his home on ' April 25, his second seizure in the pasW Jthree months. He had been a* resident there for eight years. - A native'of Germany, he was employed as a tool and die maker for a Chicago firm. Surviving are. the widow, Josephine; a brother, Wolfgang, of, Chicago; a "sister, Mrs. Anton Swiokla, of Chicago, and two sisters in Germany. Services were held frofti thefc Warher funeral home in Crystal™ Lake Saturday morning, with interment in Eden's cemetery at Schiller Park. HARDEST BUSIEST CHEAPEST WORKERS IN TOWN PLAINDEALER WANT ADS Watch for our Grand Opening Announcement W I R C H MOTOR SALES ATTENTION RICHMOND MERCHANTS We are pleased to announce that we now have a local young man, Ronnie Manka, to represent us in your area on matters concerning display advertising in cur paper. > Ronnie will call on you at your place of business in the near future to assist you in every way possible. Or, you may reach him by calling Richmond 3332. . GIVE MOTH CANDY ON SUNDAY. MAY 13th Anderson's Caruf Shop in ichmond has the candy that ALWAYS PLEASES Gift wrapped, 1 Lb., 2 Lb., 3 Lb. & 5 Lb. Boxes Summer Store Hours Effective May 1st - October 1st D.S.T. Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9-6 FrL and ' Sat. 9-9, Sunday 10-8 CLOSED ON MONDAY «» o 25% faster than 5 years ago-- to day-nothing cooks faster c > ' • s tppii; I- pliifl Bacon and *ggs in 3% minutes! You can fix this breakfast favorit* In a hurry on today's high-speed electric ranges. (This new 1956 Westinghovse, for example.) Double ovens, double broilers I With this handsome new Wostinghouse you. coj bake in either oven and use fast. Infrared broiler in edjbcent oven at the same time. PUBLI Sm your •lactric applianc* dealer COMPANY Of all the electrical appliances made today, few have undergone more remarkable changes than the new electric ranges. Surface units of entirely new design have come from our great electrical research centers.-As'a result, top-ofthe- range cooking is 2556 faster than it was 5 years ago. Improved controls provide a wide choice of cooking temperatures, and are so automatically accurate they make "pot-watching" old fashioned. But there are many other advantages to electric cooking. It,will keep your kitchen an average of 10 degrees cooler. (And far more comfortable!) It iar also the cleanest way to cook. The new 1956 electric ranges are available in a choice of decorator colors that will brighten and beautify your kitchen. And for the very latest "new idea" features -- su,ch as built-in ovens, rotisseries, meat thermostats, smokeless broilers, and others-- you'll find more of the ones you want in electric ranges. Your dealer has the answers on how little it costs to own one. Why not see about it soon? Big Switeg-WB Pay Pert ©f Year R®r§o Qnstollote Cast! Need new wiring to install your electric range? We share the cost with qualified home owners in 1, 2 and 3- family dwellings. This can cut your expense by about half. And you get more than a money saving! The modern wiring that goes with your installation helps improve your TV picture, brightens lights, makes everything electrical work better. You can also install a 240-volt electric dryer, water heater or air conditioner quickly and cheaply. The"Share-the-Cost Plan is available on terms of up to 2 years.