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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 6 Jul 1967, p. 5

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w PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this column^ as an expression of their views on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only request is that writers limit themselves to 300 words or less signature, full address and-phone number. We ask, too, that one individual not write on the same subject more than once each month. We reserve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or in objectionable taste.) Letter to the Editor; "McHenry proudly proclaims itself the "city of progress". Yet, about a month ago, the city council voted to undertake a project which is a far cry from that proud slogan. "The council voted to open a dead-end street, Venice Avenue, thus permitting entry and exit from either Court or Park Streets. "An examination of facts reveals how unnecessary and unproductive it will be. "Venice Avenue is one block long; 66 feet wide; unimproved; and is South of Elm Street. It may be entered from the West by Court Street but exit at Part Street is blocked by a fence. East of that fence is a 25 foot road easement which dead-ends at Riverside Drive. "Aldermen claim that exit to Riverside Drive is barred; yet they are willing to expend tax dollars to open a oneblock road. Estimated cost, $2,000!!!! "Every property owner on Court, Venice, Park and the 25 foot easement oppose the road opening; 1 property owner favors it. "Why, then, is the council proceeding with the project??? "Road opening will not ease the traffic problem on Elm Street. "Road opening will directly benefit the 1 assenting property owner. The proposed Venice Avenue improvement will correspond to the 25 foot road easement. Therefore, the difference of 40 feet--between the present 66 foot Venice Avenue and the proposed 25 foot roadway, will be added to the frontage the That property owner. "Road opening will be hazardous not only to residents of the area, but to drivers whg may expect a through-way to Riverside Drive. "We are long-time residents of McHenry. We are taxpayers. We are voters. "We protest this action of the city council!!! "We invite all interest. Mc- Henryites to come and see first hand, your tax-dollars at work--on a project that nobody wants and which will have little community value." "Sincerely, "Property Owners, Taxpayers, Voters of "Court Street, Venice Avenue, "Park Street and the 25 Foot Road Easement. "Mrs. Charles B. Tonyan." COURT BRIEFS Twelve speeding cases were heard in Branch Court in before Judge John Kaufman last Wednesday. Those found guilty and fined were Thomas E. Wherry, Marryat Road, Cary, $12 and $16.- 60. Jules Strauss, Rt. 2, Harvard, $16 and $5. Thomas E. Byrnes, 8105 Bull Valley Road, Woodstock, $20 and $5. Edward F. Kramsky, 2415 N. Linden avenue, Waukegan, $20 and $5. Rondo Noller, 707 W. Columbus street, McHenry, $35 and $5. Doris L. Sherman, Box 81, Capron, $30 and $5. Robert S. Tinsley, 816 Valley Hill, Woodstock, $20 and $5. Paul M. Toerne, 803 Harrison Lane, McHenry, $20 and $5. Evelyn L. Beck, 1717 N. Woodlawn Park, McHenry, $15 and $5. Richard B. Jenkins, 5413 Lake shore, McHenry, $25 and $5. Lars Olson, Crystal Lake, $20 and $5. Thomas J. Lingo, 178 Lincoln Parkway, Crystal Lake, $35 and $5. ITEM: Shutters, screens and storm sashes are easier to paint if they are removed from the house and laid flat on supports. Wipe off all dust and dirt before applying paint. Screen enamel is best applied with an applicator a v a i l a b l e from your p a i n t dealer. SPRING GROVE NEWS I ^ Stripes give you a big runaround. This is the Stripe Stretcher, a Jantzen Expandable in elasticized faille. Laced in the surfer tradition. Seagoing color combos like white striped with navy and tabasco; surf blue-white-brass, bronze-navy-white (66% acetate, 28% cotton, 6% spandex). Sizes 28-38, $7.00 Other Jantzens from $5.00 Boy's Jantzens from $3.50, SPORTSWEAR FOR SPORTSMEN jantzen ojzm ^TORE for MEN EVA FREUND PHONE 675-2185 Edith Allen VisitsFriends Mrs. Paschel Allen of Green valley, ni\ spent a week recently in the Alice Stevens home. She also called on the Carey girls in Wilmot, Wis., who were old schoolmates, and visited the William Shotliff and Ellen Baker homes. Mrs. Allen was the former Edith Hatch. She lived with her parents, the Frank Hatches in English Prairie many years ago. Also visiting in the Alice Stevens home recently were Mr. and Mrs, Adolph Tandrup of Union Grove, Wis. Her grandaughter, Jane Harrison of Burlington, Wis., who spent several days and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Stanek were callers. The Tandrups lived in Richmond where Mr. Tandrup was associated with Pure Milk Association. A large crowd attended the Lotus Country Woman's Club card party Wednesday afternoon, June 29, at the home of Mrs. Ray Sullivan. Lunch was served at one o'clock. Prizes were awarded the winners in cards. SALE SUCCESS The rommage and bake sale given by the Public School PTA was a great success. Mrs. Harvey Petska gave so much of her time collecting items for the sale, and Joe Grossman furnished the equipment for clothes racks. ' CLUB MEETS Mrs. Frank Prosser, Fox Lake, entertained members of her club on Thursday night. A dessert lunch was served followed by games of 500. Prizes went to Mrs. Marie Lewis, Mrs. Luella May and Mrs. Dolores May. The club will meet next in the home of Agnes May. BIRTHDAY SURPRISE Mr. and Mrs. Charles Freund joined a family groig) Friday night in the home of Mrs. Paul Perasch, McHenry, and helped surprise MTs. Victor (Martha) Freund on her birthday. There was a beautifully decorated birthday cake and Martha was the Jiappy recipient of lovely gifts. ITEM: Never refuel a power mower engine while it is hot. Disconnect the spark plug wire before doing any work on engine or mower. Keep gasoline stored in a metal can. HOW CAN I? BY ANNE ASHLEY Q. How can I repair a large hole in a canvas awning? A. Cut out a canvas patch slightly larger than the hole. On the back of this patch, spread a layer of white lead, and tack in place on all sides with largeheaded copper tacks, close together. Apply white lead mi the outside, let dry, then sandpaper lightly, and finish off with at least two coats of heavy deck paint. Q. How can I prevent bugs in my flour supply? A. A tablespoon of salt contained in a small piece of cloth and placed in the flour container will do the trick. Q. What can I do if I've slightly scorched linen while ironing it? A. Rub the flat side of a cut onion over the blemish, then soak the linen in cold water for several hours. Q. Is there any sort of temporary repair I can make on the porcelain flush tank of a toilet which is cracked? A. Yes, with resin glue. Be sure first to dry the tank thoroughly inside and out, then apply the glue to the crack with a brush, rubbing it into the fracture thoroughly with your fingers. Wipe off the excess glue, and let the repair dry for at least 24 hours before allowing the water to run into the tank. Q. How can I clean willow furniture? A. Brush with a strong solution of salt water, then wipe with a soft dry cloth. This will prevent the furniture from yellowing. Q. What can I do about tin plates in which food has burned? A. Fill the plate with water, add a handful of sal soda, and boil. Repeat this treatment if not completely successful the first time. Q. What is a good way to prevent moths in stored clothing or furniture? A. Bend an ordinary straight pin to form a hook, heat the pinhead, and insert it into a mothball. When cool, it will be cemented in place. Then hook the mothball into the clothing or attach it to the furniture to be stored. Q. What can I do when hardto- replace drinking glasses develop little nicks on their rims? A. Wrap apiece of No. 00 emery paper around the handle of a spoon, and rub this back and forth across the nicks until you've smoothed them to "lip-saving" comfort. Q. Is there any way I can make my own putty? A. Sifted whiting, mixed with linseed oil to the proper consistency, will do it. Many other JULY 6, 1967 ^PLAINDEALER -SEC. I* PG. 5 such handy hints are included in my new household book. Q. What can I do when I am hanging new wallpaper and bubbles begin to pop up in the new paper? A. Clamp down on them immediately with a piece of tissue paper held in place with a warm iron. Q. How can I make wood more durable and weatherproof? A. Rubbing alcohol usually solves this little problem. ITEM: Smooth surface floor coverings are easy to care for and need only one of two basic kinds of floor waxes. Polishing wax, that must be buffed to a shine, or self-polishing wax, that dries shiny, can help with your floor care job. Buy the wax recommended for the type floor covering you have. SOME BARBERS . . . While men elsewhere around the country get their hair 'cut." California males have long been,having their hair "styled." Now, an enterprising Beverly Hills hair stylist has opened an emporium for men staffed with lovely "micro- skirted " lady stylists. The cost for treatment by the leggy, licensed gals?Forjust hair styling -- $7.;>0. For styling, manicure ami shoe shine -- $10.00. V • • • active an Camp Supports an th• first cho!c© o! 2B*n who nood extra back support, no mattei what occupation. Th®y 9*t real support by wearing th*' comfortable. durable, washoble, model - atety priced Camp. Step in today and vta it away. SUPPORTS Solder's DRUO "* STORE 1259 N. Green Street McHenry v; ;7 chair W ¥99 LOUNGES§% ; *- MEN'S Hanway Underwear ScUe! 30-Quart Ice Chest 99c Reg. 1.29 Lightweight! Durable! Waterproof! Keepsfood and beverages insulated for hours. J Styrofoam JUG 88c Regularly 99c Holds one full gallon. Convenient pour spout. CHAISE sturdy tubing FOLBMNG CHAIR 5x3x3 web; matches lounge above Reg. 6/4.77 BRIEFS Sizes S-M L-XL SAVE $1.20 Reg. 6/5.37 T-SHIRTS Sizes S-M-L-XL SAVE 90c Reg. 6/4.77 BOXER SHORTS Sizes 28-44 S^VE $1.20 24-INCH PORTABLE GRILL g m Grid adjusts to four positions 20x40-ln. TOWELS Save now, save big on pre-shrunk guaranteed quality Hanway undies sale priced for once-a-year Special Savings! /$h33 $1.50 V$L33 BATH TERRIES 2 / f 0 0 12xl2-ln. WASHCLOTHS 7/00 Heavyweight terries are extra absorbent. Solids, checks, stripes in deeptone colors. 11 miner Protect Foods From Loss of Flavor HAIR ROLLER BOX Compartmented for Qi pins, clips and rollers. • " CHAIE^CARE Big Savings On The Items You Need! Plastic BRUSH RULERS Reg. 1.00 m Bouffant and Medium Durable rollers designed to handle today's modern hair styles. Bags hold 36-48 ea. o ssayett <WET A SUAVE JUST ^ONDEitFUJL m MQUA KO SUAVE BRAND HAIR SPRAY 1245 N. Green McHenry, 385=0047 • Choose Regular or Extra Hard-to-Holdl Pick your favorite brand, the one that keeps your hair neatly in place for hours at a time. Economical 13-ounce aerosol spray can will last and last. Teflon Treated Inning Tall® HD & WEI • Pull-On Style I Smooth non-stick cover and thick pad makeironingeasier. YOUR CHOICE l^-Pt Slit III Pick Rustic Clothesline 100-ft. white vinyl, 77(5 wire reinforced. // Rag. 9Qs m Raeassad Lids For Stacking Plastic Containers gPHAY STARCH No dampening needed; just spray and iron. *T? Rag. 3§<s • Full Line Markings / Snap-on covers give air-tight protection against flavor loss Many household uses, too! SPilNG-TYPE CLiTiESPli • 7-Coil Wire Spring Polished Hardwood I Save time and trouble -- buy a bag of 50. 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