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V'-ii'iX- '; Page Fourier* THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER • J L . Thursday, February 11, I960 Wonder Lak# WONDER WORKERS ^WILL OBSERVE 4-K WEEK Jane Ducey The pledge of allegiance and 4-H pledge to the new flag opened the meeting of the Wonder Workers 4-H Club held Jan. 25 at Harrison school Three new members were Bonnie Bruce. Lorri» Marke and Janice Fisher. National 4-H week will be observed March 5 ¥hj*ough 12 and the girls picked committees to observe each day March 5 4-H Sunday - Mickey Hansen, Pam Carlsor and Kathy Ahrens. March 6 -- Booster Day -- Donna Dear and Marilyn Marke. March 7 -- Health Day -- He lenr Oleszczuk. Donna R a s k e Kathy Pederson, Judy Jurgensohn. Linda Mansfield and Roberta Burns. March 8 -- Do A Good Deed Day -- Kathy Ahrens and Kathy McMahon March 9 and 10 --1 Teacher Appreciation Day and Safety Day -- all the girls will work to gether. March 11, Saturday - C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e D a y - Bake sale with the proceeds given to the eighth grade class at Harrison for their Springfield trip. Four girls will make poster? for 4-H week. They are Kathy McMahon, Ann Pliner, Bonnie Bruce »nd Marilyn Marke During the week Mr. Thorns will show a safety film ,v school titled, "Stop -- Go on r Bik$\ Jackie Hansen gave a repori on the county federation, safety and health club meetings. Donna Setzler gave a demonstration on "How to sew the waist of a first year skirt." Pam Carlson talked on "How to Extinguish a small fire" Demonstrations were given by Helen Oleszczuk on "How to break and separate an egg" by Roberta Burns on "How to grill a sandwich", and by Jackie Hansen on "How to tnake banana bread". The girlr then divided into buzz group? and judged the banana bread demonstration. The next meeting - will be held Feb. 29 at Harrison school &t 7:15. Attend County Meeting The county health meeting held at Westwood school in Woodstock Feb. 1 was attended by Kathy Ahrens. Patty and Jackie Hansen. Patty gave a talk on colds and cleanliness Jackie was chosen to serve on the county window display committee. in April. Hie Cub Scout movement is in need of new Den mothers, and these training courses provide an opportunity to be indoctrinated. For more information call Stanley Hunt, W. L. 8651. Troop 201 Plans Valentine Party Christine Crane reports "We started our meeting wit), the flag ceremony. We finished our stocking dolls. Mrs. Young helped us with our dolls. Wo ire going to exchange Valentines at the next meeting. Susan Simon will bring" the treat for next week." And from troop 494, "Thursday, Feb. 4, our troop he'd ttyeir meeting at Harrison school. We memorized two songs and each patrol decided on future work for second class -ank. Barbara Hansen and Carol. McMillan - brought refreshments. The meeting ended with the singing of taps." Linda RieteseU, reporter. Brownies Elect Officers This is the twelfth report of Mary Lee Wight, who takes care of the publicity for troop 495; "Feb. 5 our troop met at Harrison school. We finished our booklets. We elected new officers. They are as follows: Jeannette Brzenk,. president; Susan Olson, secretary; and Joyce Setzler, treasurer. The girls taking part in the fl^g ceremony were Jeannette Gable, American flag, and Julie Coughlin, Brownie scout flag The guards were Debbie Falkanthal and Mary Lee Wight To close the meeting we sang taps." Wonder Center Rink The weatherman failed to cooperate with the Joe enthusiasts last weekend. In an effort to improve the rink at Wonder Center, the ice was flooded Thursday night, but instead of a sharp freeze--it rained. . . *>en Mothers Attention l>en mothers' training courses for the Blackhawk area are being set up. These will be evening courses, four Tuesdays in March and three Tuesdays 'Home Bureau Plans Program Mrs. Hugh Locker of Mc- Henry entertained the Ringwood unit of Home Bureau at her home Feb. 2. Attending were eight members and three guests. Roll was called with the question, "What is your child's favorite pass-time?" The membership was polled to get ideas of what subjects were of fliqst interest to the women for planning lessons in 1960. Mrs. Donald Swanson gave the lesson, titled, "How to interest children in worthwhile reading and creative experiences". The refreshment table was decorated with a Valentine theme and using a beautiful floral, centerpiece. Cake and coffee were served. ing appeals board in McHenry last week to. protest the reclassification of twelve lots in Garwood Shores. The petitioner asked for a business classification of twelve lots fronting on the Wf. L, blacktop Royce Parker objected to the reclassification in as much as there were lots in Parker's Highlands zoned for business. The petitioner brought out that though there was business zoned property vacant, it is not available for purchase. Other objectors were Wooded Shores residents who Wanted to see the area remain residential and the business d&fricl stay in Wonder Center. Also they felt there would be an in crease in traffic hazard ,if the re-zoning were granted. Chester Howe, who owns farm land adjacent to Oakwood Shores on the South, and Grover Wickline, whose land abuts on the North and East, did not object to the re-zoning. Christ the King Church News , J Thirteen new members were received into the Altar and Rosary society Sunday mornirjg at the formal reception conducted by the Rev. James Vanderpool Following this Father Vanderpool installed and blessed the new officers, Mrs. Charles Pike, president; Mrs' Edward Coughlin, vice-president; Mrs. Frank Houda, secretary; and Mrs. John Kremer, treasurer. Gerald Palko, president of the Holy Nnme society, extends an invitation to all men of the parish to attend their regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 11, at 8:30 p.m. at Mathews Hall. Mrs. Dale Healless will speak on the" subject of retarded children and tell about the organization of parents and friends who are working in McHenry County for better facilities and better understanding of retarded children. Bible Chureh N»ivs The Pals Club is now using the Harrison -school gym on Friday night. The boys meet from 7 to 9 p.m. tor a time of recreation, basketball and games. All bo^s are asked to wear tennis shoes, this being a school rule for their gym floor. The Ladies Missionary Guild will meet Thursday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If any ladies in the community have this day free, you are welcome to come and join the Guild Bring a sandwich, and dessert and coffee will be served by the hostess of the day. 'fhe project committee met at chairman, Mrs. Ed. Dornbush's home to plan the projects for this year. Other ladies on this committee are Mrs. Roy Swanson and Mrs. Earl Gustafson. The Guild will have an absentee baby shower for Marilyn lleaman on Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. at the church. The Beamans are in Grand Rapids at present where Larry is attending Bible school. All women of the church and their friends are invited. The Youth for Christ meeting night will be Feb. 20. Keep this date open and invite a friend to go along with the Wonder Lake group. The beautiful music provided at both worship services Sunday was played by Miss Rhoda Wright, pastor's sister, and Miss Mavis-Mead, both seniors at Moody Bible Institute. Nativity Lutheran Church News National Boy Scout Sunday will be observed at Nativity, Sunday, Feb. 14, and all Cub and Boy Scouts are urged and invited to attend, with their parents and leaders. The sermon topic will be, "Freedom Under God". "Scouting is the finest training any young person can have, and everyone in the community should do everything possible to encourage and support it," said Pastor Schroeder. All high school youngs people in the area are welcome to the Luther League valentine party to be held at the church, Sunday evening, Feb. 14, at 7:30. There will be fun and fellowship for everyone. The Sunday School will have "Parent-Teachers Night" Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 8 p.m. The first part of the program will be about future plans for the Sunday school and the second part will be the fine movie, Zoning Hearing There were seven objectors at the hearing before the zon- BOLGER'S THE MAGAZINE ST0SE THE LARGEST SELECTION OF THE BEST MAGAZINES IN TOWN OUR COMPLETE STOCK OF . 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They are Carole Swanson, daughter of the Roy Swansons, who was awarded * the VFW nurses scholarship of $200. Carole is in training at the Evanston hospital school of nursing, affiliated with Northwestern U. Carl Walker.son of the Carl Walkers, was awarded a $300. scholarship at Millikin U. iri Decatur where he is a sophomore in the engineering school. Happy anniversary to Mr, and Mrs. John Miller of Wonder Center who observed their fifty-fifth Wedding Feb. 7. Due to the recent death of Mrs. Miller's brother, the family has postponed a gathering until spring. Joe Benes of Shore Hills will probably have his left leg in. a cast for another six weeks. He is getting^ along very well on crutches, however. His leg was broken when he slid off a frost-covered roof of the Crystal Lake church on which he was working on the eighteenth of December. Three year old Donald Joseph Zeek, whose birthday is Feb. 1, was honored at a dinner party given by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Zeek of Evanston Sunday. His mother, Mrs. Donald Zeek, whose birthday is Jan. 25, was also an honored guest. Guests included Carlene, Donald's 6 year old sister, grandparents, Mr. and Mrg. L. D. Zeek of Chicago, and Daddy Zeek. Get well wishes to George Koch of Deep Spring Woods who broke his left arm Jan. 31. . . . the same arm he broke last year. Twelve-yearold George was ice skating and caught his skate blade in a crack in the ice. Pastor Wright was on hand to bring the boy home from the accident. Gas station attendant to car owner: "Your oil's okay, but your engine needs changing." >w Can I ? 3y Anne Ashley Q. . Can you suggest an efficient way to dry a sweater after washing it? A. Make a hammock of a piece of mosquito netting or other thin material, hang this hammock out in the "sun, and lay your sweater on it. Be sure that the hammock is drawn out flat, so that the sweater is not doubled up. If the sweater is treated in this way, it will not get out of shape so easily. Q. How can. I pack some glass jars for safe mailing? A. Papk them in popcorn, which is light and will add nothing, to your postage costs. Your jars will be protected, and the recipient can even eat the popcorn if he's hungry! Q. How can I remedy' an electric clock which has begun to buzz or whir? ' A. Try turning it upside down for several hours, and this treatment often proves a good silencer. Q. Whenever I paint chairs and other furniture, which I have set on newspaper to protect my floor, my finished paint job invariably sticks to the newspaper and creates a mess. How can I avoid this? A. Try inserting a square of aluminum foil under each leg of the furniture. Your paini job will not stick to this. ^ Q.. How can ,1 give some, of my cloth rugs a good, general, brightening-up treatment? A. You can do this by sprinkling some salt over the ryg, letting this stand for an hour or two, then vacuuming it. ^ Q. How can I remove rust from an iron frying pan? A. You can do this with scouring powder and some steel V'ool. To prevent future rust, rub the inside and outside of the skillet with lard. Q How can I remove the lettering from sugar and salt bags? A. Wet a bar of laundry soap and rub on the dry bag, repeating until the bag is covered with a thick layer of the soap. Then roll the bag up and let it stand for several hours before washing -and boiling. Q, Please tell me how I can clean such plaster ornaments as small statues, 'busts, vases, and the like. A. One good way is to dip them into a solution of starch and water, let fhem dry, and then brush them off. Q. How can I renovate i supply of putty that has be < come dry and hardened? A. You can soften it up to a usable consistency simply by mixing it well with a few drops of linseed oil. Q. How can I prevent having lumps of flour when mixing batter? A. By adding the salt to the floikr before wetting. 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