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Thursday' February 1, 1962 THE McHENRY PLAINDEALEB Paga Nina 1 How Can 1 ? 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 stamprtl self-addressed envelope.) % ft Q. What can I do when a glass stopper becomes stuck fast in a bottle? A. In the first place, don't try to force It. Tap it gently with the stopper out of another bottle. If no other stopper is unstuck for the job, poor a few drops of glycerin around the top of the stuck stopper. It may take a few minutes, hours or days to soak through -- depending\upon how badly stuck the stopper is -- but eventually it will enable you to withdraw the stopper with ease. Q. How should woolen materials be pressed? Ai Press them on rthe wrong side. Use a damp cloth between the iron and material, the iron should be moderately hot, and should be applied Ulitil the cloth is quite dry. Q. How can I prevent rubber overshoes from constantly slipping off at the heels? A. Cut two strips of chamois and glue these inside the overshoes, up the backs of the -heels. Q. How can I easily remove the top of a fingernail polish bottle when it stubbornly refuses to budge? A. Turn the bottle upside down and put a drop or two of fingernail polish remover arqund the edge of the cap. Let stand for a few seconds, turlt the bottle right side up, and the cap will usually yield quite readily. ! Q. How can I remove dec a l c o m a n i a t r a n s f e r s f r o m painted surfaces without damaging the paint? A. Try dousing the decals yvltb hot vinegar, give the vinegar- a few minutes to soak in, fend then the decals can usually be removed or wiped off With no harm done. Q. How can I keep the bright bands of metal on my ]ritchen sink and counters ftotn staining my apron black ? A. By touching up these metal bands with some colorless lacquer, or with colorless fingernail polish. Q. How can I remove grease or oil stains from wallpaper? A. Make a paste of cornstarch and water, apply, let remain on until dry, then brush off. If this doesn't work to your satisfaction, try a paste of -fuller's earth and carbon tetrachloride. Use in the same manner. Q. How can I recondition some of my furs? A. Try this: Wet the fur with a hair brush, then brush against the nap. Hang in the air until dry, then beat lightly on the right side with a rattan. Finally, comb the hair out carefully into place. Q. How can I keep air circulating around stored vegetables? A. Buy wire baskets from a stationer)-, such as are used In offices for holding papers, and use these in your pantry to hold vegetables. They permit the air to circulate freely. 'Q. How can I add a better flavor to baked apples? A. A delicious dish to serve »'ith roast pork is baked cranberry apples. Fill the cavity left in the apple after the pore has been removed with cranberry sauce, and bake. Q. How can I freshen ihe "furry" side of a fur pelt? A? You can freshen the fur to a certain extent by rubbing with a cloth dipped in soapy water and wrung out thoroughly. A more thorough effect is obtained by moistening cornmeal with cleaning fluid, nibbing this well Into the fur, and then brushing it out. Q. The mortared .joints between the tiles on my bathroom walls have bccome soiled and dingy-looking. How can I restore these to their former whiteness? A. By rubbing along these joints with a cloth moistened With kerosene. Wrap the cloth around a pointed tool, or around your thumbnail. Q. How can I prevent the curdling, scorching, and stringiness that often occurs in foods made with cheese or milk? A. By being sure to cook these foods at low, low temperatures, and not overcooking. Q. Is there anything I can do to remedy a blanket that's too short for a bed, or for the occupant therein? A. You can make this blanket usable by sewing a 15- inch piece of flannel or flannelette to the bottom of the blanket. Nobody will notice it if you tuck the flannel part under the foot of the bed -- and the rest of the blanket will then be long enough for practical use. Q. Is there any way I can renovate the soles of rubber overshoes or boots that have worn smooth and are dangerous ®to wear on snow or ice? A. You can retread these soles with a hot soldering iron. Simply* burn shallow diagonal lines in criss-cross fashion for non-skid treads that will provide good traction. Q. How can I clean a velvet coat collar? V. By sponging it lightly with hot water and ammonia; Let dry, and sponge with alcohol. If the hap is badly crushed, steam it over the spout of a steaming teakettle. Q. How can I "antique" a wood panel? A. Combine raw sienna with raw umber and a touch of Venetian red. Dilute this mixture with a thin glue sizing. After the finish is dry. apply a thin coat of bleached shellac and rub down with fine sandpaper. Repeat until the surface is smooth. A final finish may be made of flat lacquer or rubbing varnish. Q. How can I remedy sticking drawers in some of our chests? A. Sandpaper and varnish the edges. The varnish will keep them from swelling and shrinking. It is a good idea to varnish or paint tbe insides of the drawers, too. -s Q. How can I keep eggs fresh for a fairly long time? A. Rub very fresh eggs with oil, butter, or pure glycerin -- over the entire surface of the shells. Q. How can I improvise a cork when I've lost the real article? A. A very satisfactory substitute is an inch or two of candle. Soften up the wax a bit with heat, and your candle cork will fit. Candidates From County HARRY HERENDEEN ALBERT H. PEARSON WONDER LAKE KIWANIS TO HEAR COUNTY TAX STORY Audrey P. Walgenbach, chief deputy county treasurer and 3 candidate for the office of treasurer, will address the Wonder Lake area Kiwanis club Monday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be at the Kopper Kettle. Mrs. Walgenbach will describe the growth and functions of the treasurer's office, and the responsibilities of collectins and disbursing county tax revenues of nearly $10,500,000 per year. Of special significance will be her remarks on collection of the personal property tax and how it relates to school district budgets, sometimes being the difference between schools operating at a deficit. Wonder Lak* KNIGHTS OF YORE THEME FOR CUB SCOOT PACK MEET Jane Doeey A. B. McCONNELL WM. M. CARROLL, JR. Post 491 CRYSTAL LAKE SOON TO HAVE NEW POST OFFICE Const ruction of the new post office at Crystal Lake was further advanced with the announcement by Postmaster General .T. Edward Day that a contract has been awarded to the Devcon Corporation, 100 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, to build and lease the buildiii-Z to the Post Office depart men:. Under the department's Lease construction program, the owner will construct the new building on the southeast corner of Woodstock and Minnie streets and lease it to the department for twenty years, with renewal options running up to thirty years, at an annual rental of $19,488 for the basic term. A total of seventeen bids were received by the department's real estate manager. These four men from McHenry county seek offices above the county level in the spring primary. One, William M. Carroll, Jr., a Republican, is a candidate for representative in Congress for the new 12th district. The other three pictured are candidates for representative in the General Assembly from the 32nd district. They are A. B. McConnell of Rt. 2, Woodstock, Harry C. Herendeen of Crystal Lake, both Republicans, and Albert H. Pearson, a Democrat, Rt. 1, Crystal Lake, a resident of Nunda township who was raised in the McHenry area and attended the local high schooL > ter. The date is Sunday, Feb. 18, at 1:30 p.m., and it will be held in the McHenry high school. We are now making plans for our annual membership dinner, which is to be held Sunday, March 4, at 5 p.m. This year we are having the initiation, team from the St. Charles post for all the members who have not been formally initiated. We also extend an invitation to the wives or lady friends of our members to be present. We will start taking reservations for the dinner on Feb. 15. As our plans progress, you will be notified in this column. Plan to attend because we intend this to be a gala affair. Let us remind those widows and orphans who are receiving government pensions that the forms sent to you by the government must be filled out and sent in. If you fail to do this your pension will cease, and you will be forced to pay back all the money you received in 1961. Tom Birmingham TITRKEYS APLENTY There were 7,131,577 pounds of turkeys graded in 1961 by the Illinois Department of Agriculture Division of Markets. Chickens graded totalled 6,- 824,448 pounds. Attending the county meeting last Thursday night were Ed Reid, Tim McCormack, and "yours truly." At this meeting we were introduced to James Gallagher of Woodstock and a student of Marian Central high school. Jim is going to represent McHenry county in the oratorical contest sponsored by the American Legion. He spoke to us on the Constitution, a very inspiring address, and I am sure he will carry the honors back to our county. He will participate in the division contest in Elmhurst on Feb. 18. A county-sponsored bowling tournament will be held in Fox River Grove on Sunday, Feb. 25. Any paid-up 1962 Legion member is entitled to enter. Information may be had by inquiring at the Legion home. Our Viscounts are sponsoring a color guard contest again this year. Some of the top midwest color guards will be : here to compete. Those of you who attended the contest last year know what a wonderful show they had. This year it is expected to be even bet- Heraldry and armor gave the Cub Scouts of Pack 358 a theme they could sink thenteeth into, as they so graphically demonstrated at the January pack meeting at Harrison school. Knights of Yore was the theme around which the Dens built their skits and displays, and they did a beautiful job, said Cubmaster Sam Lamont. Den 2 chose Coats of Arms for their subject, the boys wearing tunics on which were displayed their heraldic bearings, and carrying cardboard shields. In the skit they explained the meaning of the colors in their Coat of Arms. This den is led by Darlene Robison, who was "relieved" by Marcella Parker for the month of January. Den 3, which is led by Lorraine Stahl and Ardell Bell, put on a skit portraying sword fighting and fueling ofthe age of chivalry, and including a two man dragon which was a 1 panic. The conferring of knighthood by King Arthur ended the skit. A feudal castle, measuring 2\ft feet on edge, was the display Den 6 exhibited. This scale model, made • up of cardboard tubes and cereal boxes, was complete with drawbridge and cannon in the turrets, even to the tiny flags. Eileen Kuretski and Maxine Bixby are Den mothers. A three act play portraying medieval living was the contribution of Den 7. The costuming must have required a major research project by Den mothers, Betty Bland and Martha Thompson. The cast included a two man horse (Dickie and Stevle) who was fed real hay. Jousting and sword fighting provided the "big muscle" outlet, as any Den mother will understand. Credit goes to Den 9 for a complete display of armor and a detailed diagram of a castle with everything marked. Both the boys and the Den mothers are new this year to Cubbing: Dora Nelson and Jane Setzler are Den mothers. Frankie Hlggins explained the display, assuming the job on a minute'!? notice. Awards were given by Assistant Cubmaster Richard Pearson to two Dens. In Den 3, Jeff VanKanegon, bear badge, gold and silver arrows; Tom Mrowka, lion badge; Francis Stromski, 2-year pin; William Swearingen, wolf badge. In Den 7, Richard Bland, wolf badge, gold and silver arrows; Steve Thompson, wolf badge, gold arrow "and asst. denner stripe. Dora Nelson received her Den mother's pin and registration card. The Blue and Gold banquet was discussed and the date announced as Sunday, Feb. 18, at 3 p.m. at Harrison school. This year commemorates the fifty-second anniversary of Bey Scouting. m RAB0AT@R NEEDS KiPAIROMG WE'LL m ... At radiator work, we're tops! Anything from a little crack to a big gash, we'll repair with precision. Phone: 385-0444 4704 W. Rt. 120 (Lakeland Park) McHenry, 111. CARS and TRUCKS -- PROMPT SERVICE - SAVE - BIG CASH DISCOUNT No. 2 FUEL OIL No. of Gals. Pricegal. Save gaL Up to 149 17* 150 - 399 IS'/a* Save I'/z* o0 1 con 15* Save 2* Over 750 14Vi* Save V/2* Thennes Oil Plan 4-H Club Week The Wonder Worker 4-H group made plans for 4-H week at their meeting at the home of Donna Mae Dean Monday night. National 4-H week is March 3 to 10 and the girls will set up their window display in the Wonder Lake Builders Supply window-again this year. The judging will take place March 3. A committee to set up the display was named, consisting of Donna Setzler, chairman; Norma Swearingen, Linda Kay Diedrich, Jackie Hansen and Debbie Sturm. President Jackie Hansen called for committee reports which Were made by Patty Hansen for the constitutional committee and by Bobbie Hansen for the program committee. A discussion of party-a-month followed the reports. In other business, plans for a share-thefun skit, which will take place either April 6 or 7, were discussed. Miss Swearingen led the recreation, and Donna Dean and Marilyn Marke passed refreshments. The next meeting will be held at the home of Linda Kay Diedrich, reports Kathy Ahrens, who handles the Club's publicity. News Briefs Word has been received from former Wonder Lakers, the Warren Fallmans, of son Jack's graduation from Texas A. & M. last Saturday. Bible Church News Founders Week meetings in 1962 for the fifty-sixth session on the campus of Moody Bible Institute and in historic Moody church in Chicago will take place Feb. 5 to 11. They are open to every pastor and Christian layman in the country. The conference draws from many parts of the U.S. and Canada. Monday, Feb. 5 at 7:30, Dr. Fred Schwarz, president of the Christians Anti - Communism Your Income Tax Filing Requirements Every citizen or resident of the United States, including minor children, who had gross income of $600 or more in 1961, must file a federal income return, Harold R. All, director of interned revenue for the Chicago district, reminded taxpayers today. If the taxpayer's sixty-fifth birthday is on or before Jan. 1, 1962, he is not required to file unless his gross income in 1961 was at least $1,200, Mr. All said. He added that even though a taxpayer is not required to file, he must do so to obtain a refund if any income tax was withheld from his pay. Mr. All said there is one exception to the general rule. Selfemployed persons such as sole proprietors, partners and independent contractors must file an income tax return and pay a self-employment tax if net earnings from self-employment were $400 or more. Taxpayers who have questions about filing requirements may obtain document No. 5107, "Filing Your Tax Return," by calling the local internal revenue office or writing to tax forms, P. O. Box 9177, Chicago 90, 111., Mr. All said. Crusade will speak. Tuesday will be alumni day and Friday night. Jack Wyrtzen will speak especially to the young people. Some members of the Bible church congregation will be going to Chicago especially for these programs. Contact Pastor Wright for possible transportation. The first Sunday in February, Feb. 4, will be Communion Sunday. The service is open to all. Church membership is not necessary. Whether the selected Federal Income Tax return is the "Shortie" 1040A or regular 1040, many taxpayers forget some important items, Harold R. All district director of the U. S. Internal Revenue Serv-: ice, advised today. Some of these are: (1) Failr ure to attach W-2, (2) ' No signatures, (3) Tax information not readable, (4) Failure to list dependents and exemptions, (5) Failure to total deductions. What happens when we get an illegible or incomplete return? Mr. All said this type of return Cannot be properly processed and will delay the issuance of any refund due the taxpayer. The results are, we either get a letter or phone call questioning -us and, of course, Mr. All added, this takes away clerical help from processing the perfect returns. Mr. All suggested that the taxpayer review his return as soon as it is completed, put it aside overnight, then review it again the next day. After h£ is sure it is clear, complete and correct, mail it to Director of Internal Revenue, 22 West Madison Street, Chicago 2, Ah By the way, if you regally want fast service on your tax return, mail it early. The first day of a holiday weekend is the most crucial for pedestrians, according to a recent study. Nearly half of holiday weekend deaths occur during the first day, with the greater number of them in the first six hours of the holiday, from 6 p.m. to mid-night of the day preceding the regular days of the holiday weekend. 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Sc avincjS Your savings have ALWAYS been ACCESSIBLE -- WITHDRAWABLE at ONCE -- upon your request. ><SSY ww ttraoXfr jrif SIMM Over $1,000,000 Gain - For the Year 1961 IN THREE IMPORTANT CATEGORIES 1. Savings Accounts Increased $1,290,000.00 2. First Mortgage Loans Increased $1,175,000.00 3. Assets Increased $1,305,000.00 (New Dividend Rates Retroactive to January 1, 1962) MCHENRY SAVINGS 3611 WEST ELM ST. A N D L O A N A S S O C I A T I O N PH. EV Mcl I