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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 27 Mar 1968, p. 9

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W-" ? • w Gertrude Disney WED., MAR. 27, 1968 - PLAINDEALER - PG. 9" Pictured are fourteen of the youth who received awards at the, conclusion of the Lake Region YMCA's Winter swim instruction program conducted at the Elgin Academy pool. They are, from left to right, back row, Susan Lamerand, Jim Steinbach, Bob Traven, Vance Swanson, Ann Johnson and Grant Swanson; middle row, David Rhodes, David Street, Kevin Sager, Diane Flint and Kathy Swanson; front row, Caroline Weston, Tony Traven and Ann Gardner. CORNS FROM WSPERING OAKS' EW REPORTER Mr. and Mrs. Welker got warmed up in their stay in Florida. Now they are ready to watch spring come. The Reiters from 4407 Ashley are back home from the West Coast, San Francisco and thereabouts, visiting a sister. They are glad to be in the fresh air again. The Neals from Front Royal are back from an all winter stay in Florida. They were on the East and West Coast, and they love it there very much, might move out there?? Mr. Zidek is home from the hospital. Their neighbor, Mrs. Stemler, the pink lady volunteer from the McHenry hospital, helped a lot with her cheerfulness and care. Mrs. Fred Stephen of 4311 Front Royal had surgery and is on her way to recovery. Mrs. Harry Symonds had surgery also and has returned to her home at 4411 Sussex. Mrs. Herbert Sass went in for surgery last week, she will be at the North-West Community hospital. We will keep a prayer in our heart for each one. The Crawfords, who live at the end of Sussex drive, are the most popular folks welcoming all the new comers and making them feel at home. The squirrel population in their back yard is causing quite a disturbance with their feathered friends. By the way folks did you all see the ducks flying in the other day? They looked our four lakes over, but went ort. Grant Disney from Marina City in Chicago, came out to see his folks and the animal life among the tall oaks and fish in one of the four lakes. Many of our big oaks are being replaced by the numerous houses built in the area. WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST FAMILIES The Roy Peaches on Manchester Mall moved here from Elmhurst. * Mr. and Mrs. Karl Doremeyerp from Lincolnshire found a home a little bit smaller here in Whispering Oaks. They love it. Their son will graduate from Milton college in Wisconsin. Other new-comers, the Fred Eastmans, came from the Northwest side of Chicago. They like it here very much. Mr. and Mrs. Clauson, also new folks on Sussex drive, are all settled already ai the inside. But try to get in to the inside, lots of beautiful mud. It won't be long, we all lived through it How-Can I? Q. How can I prevent the dyes in old stained woodwork from showing through when I paint over it? ~ A. You can avoid this trouble if you'll first apply a coat of aluminum housepaint over the woodwork. Q. How can I improvise some starch for some garments that „ require just a little stiffening? A. Try using the water in which some rice has been boiled. Q. How can I reduce the spattering and smoking of the fat when broiling meats? A. After preheating the broiler •, pour in just enough cold water to cover the bottom of the broiler pan. This will not interfere with the browning or crisping of the meat, will lessen the spattering, and will make the ultimate cleaning of the broiler much easier. Q. How can I eliminate the necessity of a touch-up paintand it was worth it, they have a good watch dog. The Walners, who live in the beautiful court style house high on the hill, have gone to help their granddaughter celebrate her eighth birthday. Kelly Ann is her name, that couldn't be Irish?? The W.C. Wilsons of 4607 Ashley entertained Mrs. Wilson' s family from Danville, recently. ing job after puttying in some new window panes? A. By working some paint that matches the sash color in~J your Dutty. Q. Can you give me sometips^ for the neat ironing of tucks?-, A. To keep them neat and * flat, iron them until they are absolutely dry---otherwise .they >• will pucker and look wavy. Ver- < tical tucks should be pulled taut'; and ironed lengthwise, while « horizontal tucks should be iron- ; ed by starting on the top andworking to the bottom. j* A. By placing the tomatoes in a basin, pouring some boil- s ing water over them and letting J stand for a minute or so. You will then find that the skins can * be removed with a minimum of i trouble. Q. How can I clean and fresh- '1 en black satin or moire shoes?'"1 A. By rubbing briskly with a^ cloth that has been saturated in - ammonia and thoroughly wrung"' out. „ - Fine Quality Low Prices 312-742 Call for delivered prices FOX RIVER STONE CO. South Elgin, 111. At the conclusion of the Lake Region YMCA's winter swim instruction program at the Elgin Academy pool and the Woodstock high school pool, fifty-six of the youth who participated in the ten-week course were awarded badges signifying the completion of various skills based on standards set forth by the YMCA's National Aquatic program. The YMCA's National Aquatic program is based on a series of skills that progress from beginner to Minnow, Fish, Flying Fish, Shark, Porpoi se, and Junior and Senior livesaving. Supervision of the Lake Region YMCA's swim program is handled by James C. Zoellick, executive director. Features of the "Y" swim programs are the ratio of instructors to students, which is one instructor to every OPEN UNUSUAL EKHlBiT IN MAY AT FIELD MUSEUM Ancient scrolls, coins and weapons from one of the largest and most successful archaeological expeditions ever attempted in the Holy Land will be exhibited at Field Museum May 5 through Aug. 15, it was announced by E. Leland Webber, museum director. Arrangements to bring the exhibit from New York, where it was one of this winter's outstanding shows have been completed with the Jewish Theological Seminary of America and the Israfel Exploration society. The exhibit, entitled "Masada -- King Herod's Fortress" is based on the 1963-65 excavations at Masada on the western shore of the Dead Sea. The definitive exploration of this ancient rock fortress was carried out under Professor Yigael Yadin, the noted Israeli archaeologist, and by 5,000 volunteers from 28 countries. eight students and the fact that the "Y" conducts the only year around swim program in the area. A new swim instruction program will begin on March 30 at the Elgin Academy pool and the Woodstock high school pool for youth, ages 7-13, and for the first time this Spring teenagers are welcome to join the swim classes. Youth who received YMCA National Aquatic program badges on March 16 included from McHenry; Minnow badge, Michael Gardner, Tina Glash and Ann Johnson; Fish badge, Dean Glash, Wileen Glash and Susan Lamerand; Flying Fish badge, Diane Flint and Jim Steinbach; from Wonder Lake, Minnow badge, Steve Batjes, Lynn Meadle, Scott Solare and George Zuidema. - mm YiilL FIK HOURS: Daily 9-9 Sun. 9-5 ASSORTED SIZES Paint Uracil t 1 STATE FARM NSURANCE MORE FIRES IN WINTER The winter months are the worst for fire losses, according to the Insurance Informa- .tion Insitute. Although other factors are involved, this is mainly the result of heating hazards. . USE THE CLASSIFIED Good, up-to-date life insurance protection. A good choice of policies designed to fit your needs exactly. (Like our Junior, Family, or Executive Protector plans.) And it's the same good deal as State Farm auto insurance! Three good reasons to call your State Farm agent now. Still another reason? 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