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.'i Thursday. November 16, 1961 THE McHENHY PLAINDEALER Twice Told Tales FIFTY YEARS AGO Taken from the Files of Nov. Iff, 1911 Get out the fur cap and mittens, because we are just about entered into what the old tim- ,4rca^ a l°ng. hard winter. The sign that is said to be the surest is the flying of the geese and ducks. If you have noticed them this fall you saw that they were flying high and exceedingly rapid, making very few stops. What adds more certainly to tliis is the fact that they are very quiet as they fan their way through the air. _A girl baby arrived at the Mwie of Mr. and Mrs. William Bacon, this morning. The boys at the club all smoke ten centers, Bill, so don't forget to lay in a supply before coming up. The youngsters enjoyed their firs£ day of skating on the mill pond on Tuesday of this week:'; The ice is anything but favorable for the sport, but nevertheless those who enjoy the w»ter exercise are making the best of it. The light snow the first of the week made the hunters happy. Quite a number of rabbits have lost their lives through the fall of the beautiful. We have just been informed of a large cucumber that was raised on the farm of Matt Schafer this summer. It meas- U0r*d 18 inches in length and 12 inches in circumference and was exhibited at the meat market of Ben Schaefer, in Chicago, shortly after it was found. Mrs. Anton E n g e 1 n, 64, passed away at the Harvard hospital Sa t u r d a y, following surgery , a few days before. She was the mother of twelve children, four of which have made the dark journey before her. "flfrhe girls of the third room of the local public school gave their teacher a surprise Wednesday noon in the way of a fruit shower. There were seven little waitresses, each wearing pretty white aprons. They were Agnes Matthews, Helen Fay, Eva Laures, Eleanor Whiting, Pearl Payne, Katie Thurlwell a n d F r a n c i s V y c i t a l . M i s s &30X, the teacher, invited the room to help her eat the fruit. FORTY YEARS AGO Taken from the Files of Nov. 10, 1921 What proved to be the biggest and most successful basket social ever held in the rural districts, near this village, took place at the Ostend school Saturday night, at which tirrte/' $221 was realized from the sale oA lunch baskets and cakes. Cnarles Leonard of Woodstock was aucti o n e e r. One box brought as high as $10, while others sold all the way from $5 to $9. Howard V. Phalin, a member of last year's graduating class, of the local high school, is the teacher. The first snow storm of the season visited this section on Sjesday. The fall of the heauful white started about 7 o'clock and continued throughout the day. Around the noon hour it was accompanied by thunder and lightning, which is very unusual. Awakened from a sound sleep hy the cracking of walls, Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Schoewer. aroused about 2 o'clock Friday morning to find their home on fire. Realizing that prompt wtion was necessary to save the place. Mrs. Schoewer pumped water from the cistern. while her husband carried it to the blaze and remarkable as it may appear the two, unassisted, extinguished the blaze. Before a gathering of near relatives and friends, Miss Elizabeth G. Neiss and Mr. Joseph Williams were united in marnage at St. Mary s church here at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning, Rev. Charles Nix, officiating. Nicholas and George Bohr have received news of the death of their brother-in-law. F. L. Shelfrick, at his ranch at Bowie, Colo., Oct. 30. His death followed about an hour after he had been gored by a bull, which was driven away "vt(!#ter Mrs. Shelfrick had sent Rely On Us To Send You A Cab Pronto Call us for quickest cab 'service. No matter what the weather may be, our Radio Dispatched Cab will be there within minutes. Cm 5- several pistol shots into the animal's body. Rev. H. M. Fegers, at one time pastor of St. John's church, Johnsburg, passed away at his home in Sierra Madre, Calif., last Friday after a lingering illness. Dr. C. H. Fegers of this village has been at his bedside the past month. The body was laid to rest at West Point, Iowa, this week. His last charge was at Sterling, 111., where he was stationed a number of years. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Taken from the Files of Nov. 5, 1936 John McEvoy, 86 years old, father of Rev. M. J. McEvoy, former pastor of St. Patrick's church here, passed away at the home of friends in Winthrop Harbor, Oct. 30, after a few days' illness. Mr. McEvoy, who made his home with his daughter, Mrs. J. J. McIIugh in River Forest, was spending 6 few days in Winthrop Harbor, while the family was moving to Milwaukee, The wake and funeral took place in McHenry. From "So I Hear" comes this news. As much as this column has refrained from the mention of politics, the topic is foremost in our thoughts as we attempt to scroll our weekly contribution. We really don't want people to pick on our pal, Mose, just because he's a Republican. Why! Walt Freund once told us about a family that was "Irish" but nice people". Up to this writing we still haven't seen Editor Mose. They say he's over in the Sentinel office counting votes. Well, if he doesn't come home we'll have to send him a card of sympathy or maybe a wiie "Come Home All is Forgiven" might fetch him. ' Sunday, Oct. 25, was the occasion for the double observance of the wedding anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. D. I. Grangers' thirtieth and the Justens' sixth and the'gathering was held at the Granger home. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Bauer entertained members of the Sunshine club and their husbands at a Halloween party Saturday evening. Members of the seventh and eighth grades of the grade school went to Chicago Saturday, where they visited the stock yards, had lunch at Field's Museum and heard a lecture at the Planetarium. They were accompanied by Supt. C. H. Duker, Miss Mary Kinney, M. L. Schoenhoelrz, Mrs. Jennie Mae Richardson. Mrs. C. W. Goodell, D. I. Granger and E. H. Nickels. Page Eleven by Anne Ashley (Persons who wish to have help with specific problems may write to Anne Ashley in care of W. L. Gordon Features, 9th floor, Resor building, 37 W. Seventh Street, Cincinnati, 2, Ohio, sending along a stamped self-addressed envelope.) TREASURER CANDIDATE Harry F. Peteit has announced his candidacy for the office of county treasurer on the Republican ticket in the primary to be held April 10. Mr. Peteit, a former businessman in Woodstock, was at one time treasurer of the county, city auditor for several years for the city of Woodstock and was recently employed as a property tax adviser in the State Revenue department. A neighbor tells us he got a cute little dog for his wife. Suppose many husbands would like to work up a trade like that?? Q. How can I treat the hairline cracks in a plastered wall before painting it? A. These should be treated, because the paint color will change along the cracks as the broken plaster absorbs the paint oils. First rinse the wall and let dry thoroughly. Then, to seal the cracks, use a mixture of one part unthinned, highly elastic varnish to one part unthinned paint, blended thoroughly. Make certain to brush the sealing preparation into the cracks, as well as over them. When dry, apply your flat paint of the desired color. Q- What is the best way to separate some unused postage stamps that have become stuck fast together? A. Put these stamps into the freezer compartment of your refrigerator. Then, after an hour or two, pull them gently apart, and you'll find the mucilage intact. Q. How can I clean and whiten the ivory handles on my knives? A. Half a lemon, dipped into salt and rubbed on these ivory knife handles, has a whitening effect. Q. How can I give my hair a dry shampoo? A. One effective manner of doing this is to beat the whites of two eggs as stiff as possible, then take this, a handful at a time, and rub it well into the scalp with a light circular movement. Dry the hair for about 20 minutes, then brush it out thoroughly. Q. How can I make homemade glue or paste or leftover wallpaper paste last indefinitely? A. By adding a small amount of vinegar -- about two ounces to the quart -- to these adhesives, you will insure their keeping for a long time. Q. How can I clean an iron that has become coated with a film of starch? A. By running it over a sheet of fine sandpaper. Q. What is a good antidote for body perspiration odor? A. Frequent bathing is in order for the person afflicted with this. It's a good idea to bathe in warm water, to which has been added two talilespoonfuls of compound spirits of ammonia -- which will leave the skin clean and fresh. Q. How can I improvise my own "magnetic" screwdriver for starting screws in tight, hard-to-get-at places? A. Place a piece of cellophane tape over the end of the screwdriver blade and force the screwdriver into the slot in the head of the screw. Q. How can I prevent metal tops of salt shakers from corroding? A. B> covering them on the inside with melted paraffin. While the paraffin is cooling open the holes with a pin or toothpick. Q. How can I remove candlewax drippings from a wooden table A. Let the wax harden, then scrape it off carefully with a wooden mustard paddle. Remove any residue by rubbing the spot lightly with a piece of cheesecloth moistened with cleaning fluid. Do it quickly, and follow it up immediately with a dry cloth. Q. How can I make easier the tedious job of painting the trim around windowpanes? A. Try cutting a piece of newspaper exactly the size of t h e p a n e s , m o i s t e n i n g t h i s slightly and placing over the glass. Complete your painting, remove the paper, and you should find your glass completely spotless. Q. How can I improvise a hair shampoo when I find that I'm out of the real thing? A. Hubby's shaving cream ntakes a very good lather for the hair. Try it. Q. How can I remedy, some peanut butter that has become too dry? A. You can ndd a little peanut oil, olive oil, or salad oil and mix this in thoroughly. Or, mix some horseradish with your peanut butter, and you'll have it moist again. In fact, the horseradish improves the taste so mycli it's a good idea even when the peanut butter isn't too dry. Q. How can I insure a good job of painting over enameled or varnished surfaces? A. If you will first sandpaper lightly over the enameled or varnished surfaces to cut the glossy finish, it will insure the adherance of your fresh paint. Q. How can I clean pearls? A. Put a li^le olive oil on a piece of chamois, then rub this over the pearls gently. Q. How can I remedy the figures whic^h have become undistinguishable on the dials of appliances, such as the radio, TV, oven, or typewriter keys? A. Take a child's crayon, rub it across the dial, rub off the excess, and the numbers will show up clearly. A little white shoe polish can be used in the same manner. Q. How can I remove some rust stains from fabrics? A. Try first soaking the spots in lemon juice, then covering with salt, and letting stand in the sun for several hours. Rinse thoroughly. Q. How can I clean willow furniture? Spring Grove SURPRISE COUPLE ON TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY Eva Freund Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gritzuk were pleasantly surprised when a group of relatives and friends planned a celebration in honor of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 4, in Chicago. A dinner was served to approximately sixty guests, which featured a beautifully decorated wedding cake. Dancing was the evening's entertainment. The happy couple were the recipients of many lovely gifts. May we extend our congratulations, too. Rummage Sale Success The Girl Scouts wish to thank all who helped make their bake sale and rummage sale a success last Saturday. With the proceeds they will purchase two large size tents for overnight camping next Spring. Guests Sunday dinner guests in the home of Mrs. Lenora Miller were Peter Smith, William Sm«th, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Weber, son, Dave, Mrs. Agnes Weber, son, Harry, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, son, Ricky, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Miller and family and Alfred Smith. An evening of cards was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Miller on Saturday night by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Freund. A delicious dinner was served the guests. Seek Warmer Climates Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hamelitz left for Arizona last week where ihey will spend the winl e r m o n t h s . M r s . M a r t h a Sohuoneman will soon be leaving for Florida. Illness We were sorry to hear that Vi McGuiness is seriously ill at her home?in Florida. Vi was a Spring Grove resident for several years and has many friends here. Their prayers will be appreciated. A. Brush it with a strong solution of salt and water, then wipe with a soft dry cloth. This will prevent the furniture from turning yellow. Pm, m ju» &• s»n OXYGEN EQUIPPED AMBULANCE SERVICE Ph@s)@ EV@F@F@<sn 5-0063 It is a permanent policy at Marengo Federal to honor all withdrawal requests from savings accounts immediately in any amount without question. This policy is backed by large holdings of government bonds, cash reserves, and credit resources of the Federal Home Loan Bank system. Like other financial institutions, our charter provides for the right to defer payment of withdrawals., Marengo Federal has never required deferment of this kind. Current Dividend Rate 4% Federal AND LOAN ASSOCIATION MARENGO, ILLINOIS 102 N. State'St. Phone JOrdan 8-7268 A Mutual Company Serving Northern Illinois Since 1925 Total Assets Over $13,500,000.00 Moves power forward for arrow-straight tfo;n£ FLATTENS THE FLOOR, BEEFS UP THE GO. Good reason for these advances in the Buick LeSabre is Advanced Thrust. The big Wildcat engine has moved forward (like the tip oi an arrow). What happens! You get more "git." Steering is smoother. "Racking is arrowstraight. And the front floor hump alt but wilts away. Clincher for seeing a Buick Dealer now? The LeSabre is the lowest-priced full-size Buick. MII SEE YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED QUALITY BUICK DEALER NOW Your Quality Buick Dealer in McHenry is: R. L OVERTON MOTOi SM 1109 N. Front Si Big mlttionl Big wahmd Sm your Buick Dea/ar for Double ^ Check Used Canl1 Camera Club A very instructive meeting was held Monday night at George Kotalik's Camera Center. The entrance of the club in "Cacca" was discussed. A formal vote on this question will be held at the next meeting. Because of the lectures and other demonstrations which this will make available to the membership this question created a great deal of interest. The next board meeting will be at Jack Salika's in Wauconda on Nov. 20. A new departure in' color fiim technique was shown by Mike Brown in winning the movie contest. , Dick Rauscher showed a highly entertaining film he made While stationed in Korea. In the advanced color- slide contest Girard Justen took first, with second and third going to Kasper Ehlen. Iii the intermediate class, black and white, Dave Heckmann took first, Dino Buralli with a fine view of a sunset tool^ second, and Florence Kanter, third. Changes in point standings will be announced. The meeting was very enthusiastic and rewarding. The club would like to see more people come out. If you are interested in fun and better pictures be sure to come to the next meeting in December. SKATING PARTY The McHenry Roller Skating club will have its annua"; Thanksgiving party on Wednesday. Nov. 22, at the local rink. An evening of games, races, etc., is planned, with special prizes in keeping with the season. DEMOCRATS HEAR JUDGE JAS. SCOTT AT LAKELAND PARK Judge James Scott of Carpentersvlle will speak this evening, Nov. 16, to the Lakeland Park regular Democratic club. His subject will be "The Organization Of The Democratic Party." After the talk members and guests will be invited to see the film "The Beat Majority," a movie on gerrymandering. The newly chartered organization was formed for the purpose of keeping the citizens of the new precincts 11 and 13 informed on political matters and giving them a voice in party doing. The organization will accept, as associate members, interested Democrats from outside precincts 11 and 13 which two precincts include all of Lakeland Park and Lakeland Shores. JOE SULLIVAN HEADS WONDER LAKE KIWANIS President Frank Konecny of Wonder Lake area Kiwanis club presented the slate of officers and directors at the last meeting. The secretary was authorized to cast one unanimous ballot for the slate as read. The officers for the next fiscal year will be as follows: President, Joe Sullivan; first vice-president, Ken Boyce; second vice-president. Bob Myers; Secretary, Horace Wagner; treasurer, Guy White; directors, Frank Konecny, George Pederson, Leonard Freund, A1 Deitz, James Robison, Art Lau and Floyd Leigh. Stand Blumberg, executive director of the Mental Health Center for McHenry County, was the speaker of the evening. He spoke on the progress of the clinic. Heads TAP LeANNE ETTNER LeAnne Ettner, a senior student at Elgin high school, has been appointed chairman of the National Foundation's teenage program (TAP) in northern Illinois, it was announced by Terry Brennan, state chairman for the 1962 New March of Dimes. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon W. Ettner, Elgin. First duty of the top TAP will be to work with chapter teen-age program chairmen and with the leaders of youth organizations to get their support and to encourage their participation in the 1962 New March of Dimes. 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