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Thursday. October 3,1963 THE McHENBY KJUNDEALEB SRA Educational Center Provides Impetus To Industrial Expansion Page Nin* It has been said that a Rip Van Winkle who had gone to school back in the '20's and '30's and who woke up today and went back to his alma mater for a visit wouldn't recognize the old place. This is not an overstatement, and one of the firms most responsible for the progressive strides is Science Research Associates, Inc., of McHenry The plant at 519 W. Sheridan road, east of McHenry is one of two operated by SRA, the "pther being at 259 E. Erie, jphicago. There are 106 employees in the McHenry plant, which is a spacious 42,000 square feet in size. OKimportance to local economy is ""the fact that the annual payroll of the McHenry plant runs about $500,000. The McHenry plant, formerly known as the SRA Educational Data Services center, has been renamed the SRA Materials Processing center and will continue to be operated by the company for warehousing, special shipping and assembly operations. Whereas the local firm formerly carried out the test scoring of the testing program of SRA, it now devotes its services to curriculum material. The firm chose to shift its electronic data processing facilities to Chicago because of a need for additional warehouse space and a desire to processing systems previously housed here with those in Chicago. With a new laboratory in the McHenry plant, there will be steady year 'round employment equal to the prior operation, according to Michael Schmidt, general manager, and Len Biedermann, production manager. The entire operation locally is changed from a year ago, the new one consisting of assembly operation of lab kits, of which 80,000 are prepared a year, some of them with 2,800 pieces. These lab kits are 50 per cent of the present operation locally. Formerly kits were assembled by outside companies, but it was found that the McHenry plant could assemble .^hem more accurately and more economically than could be done by other firms. New power equipment valued at $69,000 is planned for the integrate the elaborate data local installation in a program Michael Schmidt, general manager, and Len ^ Biedermann, production manager of the McHenry plant, Science Research Association Educational Data Services center, are shown looking over plans for a special work project to be undertaken at the firm. of modernization and expansion. SRA was born in 1938 when a group of graduate students of the University of Chicago issued guidance publications. One of these young men was Lyle M. Spencer, now president of SRA, who had been impressed by a suggestion made by a professor that there should be a way to apply the results of research behavior sciences much as today's drug Lab Kit Assembly industry applies the results of research in the physical sciences The company was reorganized in 1939 as a profit-making corporation, and is now the largest publisher of standardized tests in the United States. In 1942 the firm entered the testing portion of the business. In 1957, the need for different levels of reading ability teaching was realized, and the lab kit now made by SRA fills this need. Through its use, students start at the same level and faster pupils may move ahead as their capabilities and interest indicate. At present, Marian Central high school uses the SRA lab kits and McHenry high school employs its testing materials. Lab kits are available in reading, reading comprehension, spelling, math and science. The company's lab materials are now used by seven million students each year, and reach into every state, Canada and Australia. The, testing materials are used in grade school, high school, industry and government, while the curriculum materials are in use in grade schools, and secondary schools. cfZ This photo shows the large department of SRA devoted to the assembly of lab kits. The operation locally has changed completely from a year ago, the new one consisting of assembly operation of these kits in contrast to the test scoring program formerly carried out in McHenry. ROTARY NEWS Our president was away on a much deserved vacation last week. In his absence, Vice-President, Rev. Jack Mclntyre conducted the meeting. He informed us that Herb was out of the- state doing some fishing and hobnobbing with Uncle Miltie Bruhn relative to the outlook for football this year at Madison. The month of October will be a most important month for club activities as the ham dinner will take place Sunday, Oct. 20. This event requires considerable advance work such as ticket sales, purchasing food, making arrangements for kitchen and dining room This is truly a club project as everyone of the thirty-six members participates on one or more committees. The families also are a part of the project, as the Rotary Anns are asked to bake the pies while a great many of the sons of Rotarians are asked to assist in either the dining Toom or the kitchen. Another most important item on the agenda for October is the annual visit of our district governor. This year Gov. Dick Longtin of Skokie has notified our club that he will have two conferences with us, one the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 23, and the regular meeting of Oct. 24, at which time he will stress particular importance on International President Carl Miller's "Plan for Rotary International Relations," a plan which gives every Rotarian a "partner" in the quest for peace. Our club has been paired tal Lake totaling sixty-one members in the two clubs to correspond with the state of Sergipe, District 455, Brazil, consisting of two clubs with thirty-six members. This should prove to be a most interesting experience to us, as through the efforts of Jack Kelsey, last year's International Contacts chairman, we are enjoying the exchange of correspondence, tapes and bulletins with the Bega club of New South Wales, DWELLING CONTRA Public Housing administration has under its current program in Illinois 48,000 dwelling units. 30,000 of which are in Chicago, Gov. Otto Kernersaid last week. Speaking at a meeting of the Illinois Association of Redevelopment Authorities in Springfield, Gov. Kerner said that construction costs for 2,746 new dwelling units placed under annual contributions contract during the 12 months ended June 30 is estimated to be in excess of $41 million. During the last General Assembly session, legislation to greatly increase the role of the local housing authority in assisting communities under 500,000 in rehabilitation and renewal was enacted, Gov. Kerner said. Australia. The recent visit of Roy Irvin of Bega was the highlight of this project. According to the plea made by our vice-president, it is most important for the various chairmen to have their written reports describing their plans for the year in the hands of President Herb not later than Oct. 10. If this has not been done, why not do it right now? THE SANDRA EVANS ScLj of m UAlC Now Makes Available in McHenry Piano and Organ Instructions in Your Home. Personalized Methods to Suit Every Age Level and Musical Taste. Reasonable Rates 312-658-4471 Science Research Plant * V This very attractive building is the entrance to the SRA plant located at r>1ff W. Sheridan road, east of McHenry. The structure was erected in recent years when operations moved from the corner of Green and Pearl street, McHenry. women I by Maggie Lovewell I The real secret in keeping clothes you make from looking homemade is IRONING AS YOU SEW. You should use a p r e s s i n g c l o t h ( p r e f e r a b l y cheesecloth) on all fabrics except cottons (press on wrong side). Wet one half of cloth, fold and wring to get it just damp enough. For velvets, place damp press cloth over iron stood on end and draw wrong side of fabric across iron. Darts should never be pressed on flat surface; use tailor's ham or seam roll for darts and to press seams fully open. Brown wrapping paper slipped between garment and dart or seam allowance prevents impressions from being left on woolens. Bias sections won't stretch if pressed with fabric grain. And have any tailored garment pressed professionally before lining it. Keep THAT OLD TOOTHBRUSH handy in the kitchen-- it's a whiz for cleaning beaters, blender parts, can openers. Who says you can't CUT DOWN THAT HEATING BILL! Try a few of these costcutters: Move furniture away .from registers or radiators. Furnace burns more fuel if air can't circulate. Keep draperies closed on cold nights (keeps heat in), open during day (lets sun in). Partially heating basement keeps floors warmer. Since your furnace needs air to work efficiently, keep a basement window open a crack, or remove one of the storm sashes. Don't let dirty filters send hot air up the chimney instead of through the house. ( hange filters at start of season, and often thereafter. Last, try low-cost weather strip if you don't have storm windows. Used to be so annoying--my little GIRL'S HAIR ALWAYS LOOKED UNCOMBED, hung in her eyes. Problem was in trying to style it against rather than with its natural bent. Find the way her hair wants to go by dampening with water and pushing up gently. You'll also easily see the natural part and cowlicks. Comb and trim with this in mind. Or better yet, if you can, start her off right with one expert beauty shop hair-cutting. When the SOUP'S TOO SALTY (or the stew), boil 5 minutes with a slice of raw potato. Watch for Maggie every week! 4-H News CHERRY VALLEY CLUB The Cherry Valley 4-H club met on Sept. 23 at the home of Carol Curran, called to order by the president, Cindy Schultz. We discussed our achievement night which will be on Nov. 30 at the home of John Fleck. A committee was formed to work on a skit for share-the-fun night. The next meeting will be held Oct. 22 at the home of Mike Marchese. Dale Schmitt, reporter A feller who is content with little already possesses a great deal. GET ACQUAINTED INTRODUCTORY OFFER SOFT WATER $1 98 PER MONTH At last, a Soft Water Rental Plan that gives you UNLIMITED Soft Water -- No more messy tank exchanges -- one flat rental rate. LINDSAY SOFT WATER CO. 3721 W. Elm McHenry 385-3900 PARENT PROGRAM IS OFFERED BY COUNTY HOSPITAL / Both fathers and mother-tobe are invited to a two-part "Preparation for Parenthood" program at Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, beginning Monday, Oct. 7. The program, presented by Memorial hospital in cooperation with members of the medical staff and the hospital staff, will be held on consecutive Monday evenings -- Oct. 7 and Oct. 14. Both programs, featuring movies and talks, will start at 8 p.m. The programs are free, another service of the county-wide hospital, Bert Hanson, administrator, explained in announcing the program. One chap set up housekeeping in a hollow trunk of a fallen Sequoia tree, in 1858-- and had a living room 58 feet long, and 8 feet high. SHOP IN McHENRY Tri-County GOP; To Meet Oct. 11 'Target '64" Will be the theme at a dinner meeting ct the Tri-County Republican clu$ of Boone, Lake and McHenry counties to be held at the Biltg more Country club, Highwajpr 59 North of Route 22, Barrington, on Friday evening, Oct. 11. The dinner at 7:30 p.iro will be preceded by a social hour starting at 6:30. Tickets may be obtained from Mr. Thomas R. Davis, 3202 W. Go tit View, McHenry. Reservation# will^be accepted until Oct. $ The principal address at this gala evening will be given bf General of the Army (Ret.), William H. Wilbur of Highland Park, who has chosen for his topic "1964 -- A Great Republican Opportunity." General Wilbur is well known for hie ability to analyze world affairs and for his unbiased appraisal of social, political and economic conditions, as he found them on his many survey tours to virtually all corners of the globe. He will have just returned from a three month trip abroad, which included a tour of Russia. General Wfl- ]bur talks not only to state leaders in the countries he visits, but also with business men and the man in the street. During World War II, General Wilbur took part in some of the toughest fighting of the war, and received numerous decorations. Upon General Patton's recommendation, he received the Congressional Medisl of Honor, the highest decor** tion awarded by our government. General Wilbur will be introduced by the Honorable Marguerite Stitt Church of Evanston, recently retired representative to the United States Congress from the 13th Congressional district of Illinois. In 1956 and again in 1960, Mrs. Church received the largest vote in the United States, in any district contest for the office of U.S. representative. Mrs. Ernest Derreberry of Waukegan, president of Trl- County, has appointed Mr. anil Mrs. Robert Walerius of Barrington general chairmen df the "Target '64" dinner. Other chairmen include Mrs. Thomas Davis of McHenry. 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