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Plan June Wedding Bird Club Officers Named At Meet School Science Exhibit -4'ir 'i»rt }, ; F T^;<7" JOSEPHINE MACDONALD Mr. and Mrs. Norman "A. Macdonald, Jr., of 3904 West avenue, McHenry, announce the engagement of their daughter, Josephine Octavia, to William J. Letwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Letwin of 5735 Highland road, Cleveland, Ohio. Miss, Macdonald, a 1967 graduate of McHenry high school, is presently employed as a secretary for a law firm in Chicago. Her fiance, a second class petty officer in the Navy, is convalescing at the U. S. Naval hospital, Great Lakes. A June wedding is planned. «» SGT. ANDERSON WITH OLD GUARD AT INAUGURATION A member of the Old Guard, Sgt. Ronald W. Anderson of McHenry was in the marching unit for the inauguration of President Nixon this week. This service unit is stationed in Fort Meyer, Va., ( its primary function to protect federal buildings around the Capitol city. They also conduct military functions and honor burials at Arlington cemetery. During the summer they entertain tourists with precision drills. Last year the Old Guard protected the Pentagon and subdued rioters during the fire bombing. Sgt. Anderson is the son of ' Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Anderson. TROOP 131 It was really jumping in the basement of the First Methodist church last Monday night. I am referring to the forty-two scouts at the last meeting. The Explorers did a good job of keeping the younger Scouts busy before the meeting. It must be a real comfort to Scoutmasters Hoak and Schmidt to know they cain depend on these young men. After the meeting was officially opened, the troop welcomed Walter Schaedel and his son, Keith, Mike Klapperich and Kevin O'Day. Glad to have you with us fellas. We hope you liked us enough to sign up. we would like to share our scouting experiences with you. Mr. Bacon, Explorer Advisor, announced summer camp plans at Northwoods. You parents should be getting a letter soon with full details and an "easy pay" plan. Mr. Kirk, our institutional representative, expressed a desire to share this great experience with the Scouts. Fathers, think pretty seriously on this. You are more than welcome. The results of the ticket sales for Pancake Day were Announced and the boys put the men to shame. The big salesman was a hard working Webelo, Pat Hiller. Good work and congratulations on a job well done, Pat. We were glad to receive word from chairman Jack Patzke that Mrs. Patzke is home from the hospital and recuperating. On that happy note we'll say see you next week, men. TRAFFIC DEATHS Traffic deaths in Illinois totaled 2,484 during 1968, a decrease of nine or less than one per cent from the 2,493persons killed during 1967. The 1968 total is contained in a provisional report compiled by the Division of Highways and the Illinois State Police. The total may be increased by late reports and delayed deaths from accidents that occurred in December. December traffic deaths reported total 170. This is a decrease of 31 per cent from the 248 traffic fatalities reported in the same month in 1967. AIRMAN SEMINAR An airman seminar will be held on the Northern Illinois University campus in De Kalb on Jan. 24 and 25 under the sponsorship of the Illinois Department of Aeronautics. An instrument flight refresher course and a seminar for airmen interested in visual flight rules will make up the two-day meeting. Aviation Training Enterprises, Inc.,,personnel will conduct the instrument portion for airmen who have instrument ratings or who are actively engaged in instrument training and close to attainment of an instrument rating. Areas in which instrument pilots have been found weak during proficiency checks will receive greatest attention during the seminar and all types of approach procedures, enroute procedures, holding patterns and emergency procedures will be discussed. VFR flying in the Chicago high density area, the air traffic control system and associated communications problems, weather, instruments for flight and modern power plants are subjects that will be studied in the visual flight rules sessions. There will be no charge. Eyen the best leaders can accomplish little without good followers. Election of officers wajs the most necessary business at the McHenry County Bird club's annual meeting, but the biggest surprise was the quality of the home talent program. ^ Maurice S. Watson of Cry\ stal Lake was again named president of this organization (officially named McHenry county chapter of Illinois Audubon society) and two other re-elections were of Mrs. William (Anne) Carroll of Woodstock, secretary and news letter editor, and Louise (Mrs. Maurice) Watson, publicity chairman. Two newcomers to the official board-are Mrs. David(Barbara) Gay of Wonder Lake, vice-president and program chairman, and Raymond Paige of Crystal Lake, treasurer. . Hies program was of color slides taken by nine members of the club, Mrs. George Baker of Belvidere, Mrs. Ralph Churchill of Crystal Lake, Philip Masslich of Bull Valley Acres, Mrs. Stanley Perry of Woodstock, Miss Myrtle Swain of Marengo, Ray Paige and Clyde Titus of Crystal Lake and the Watsons. Well organized in advance by the president and vice- president, they were shown with Masslich serving as projectionist and each photographer telling interesting facts concerning his pictures of birds, flowers or club members. The viewers expressed surprised appreciation of the high degree of picture-taking skill revealed. The program finale was a carrousel of magnificent four seasons slides taken by a tenth member, Bruce MacDonald of Trout Valley, Cary, in Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois, and projected by his son, Scott. Brilliant fall tree coloration and dramatic ice scenes vied with lovely spring and summer panoramas for audience applause. President Watson opened the business meeting with thanks to the committee which had taken charge of the pot-luck supper of delicious dishes brought by the members. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Thomas of Woodstock, Mrs. Ralph Peacock of Crystal Lake and Anne Hecht were loudly applauded. A number of guests then introduced included Mrs. John Veugeler and her sister, Mrs. James Powell, both of Crystal Lake, who last October alerted the club to the beautiful Himalayan magpie which had appeared at the Veugelers' bird feeder and has ever since" been paying daily visits. It was the most exciting entry in the annual bird census on Dec. 30, previously publicized. REVIEW YEAR After members added to the club in 1968 had been welcomed, Anne Hecht reviewed, in capsule, the many activities of the past year, and also shared with all a glimpse into the varied plans still being finalized for 1969. First on the list was a "Bald Eagle Weekend," Jan. 18 and 19. For the. first local meeting of 1969. the club will assemble in the Crystal Lake outdoor education building at 8 p.m. Norbert Ziemsr, director, will describe the facilities of the new building and the outdoor education program, showihg motion pictures of some events. c When President Watson called on committee chairmen, a report from Miss Bertha Anderson of Crystal Lake showed that she has sent 20,784 stamps (15,863 U. S. commemorative, 2,806 foreign, and 2,115 large value and airmail) to the Florida Audubon society. It processes stamps sent from across the U.S. (the McHenry county club has led all contributors), sells them to dealers, and uses the proceeds for research on bald eagles and efforts for their presentation." Mrs. Skinkle reported 121 paid up members in the county club, which has sent $510 to Illinois Audubon society for its conservation work, and has recently given IAS memberships to the Crystal Lake, Woodstock and McHenry public libraries to provide them with current literature of interest to students and the general public. Scrapbook Chairman Grace- Peacock displayed a book full of clippings and pictures of the club as a whole, individual members in other activities, items written by IAS, and special articles on conservation subjects, while Publicity Chairman Louise Watson expressed appreciation for the .valuable cooperation of newspapers and radio stations. Mrs. Peacock, as field notes chairman, also mentioned reports relayed to her by Mrs. Grace Lehman of Woodstock, Mrs. Dorothy Brabec of Crystal Lake, Mrs. Virginia Duddleston of Crystal Lake, Mrs. Florence Baker of Belvidere and Mrs. Ina Wingate of Crystal Lake: a bald eagle over Wonder Lake, a Carolina wren, a red-tailed hawk over Country Woods, a golden eagle (obviously an escaped pet), whistling swans, Lapland longspurs, and a brown thrasher in midwinter. Miss Leta Clark reported that seventy bird nesting records submitted by members, included the nest of 19 bluebirds from 10 of which had come 41 fledglings. Mrs. Churchill, conservation chairman, called attention to an article by local member $ay Paige, appearing in the December issuer of the Audubon bulletin under the title All about those Redwoods." SPECIAL AWARD Mrs. Homer Mann of Woodstock reported on a special project, an exhibit entered in the Woodstock Garden club show last "November. Mrs. John Fosse of Woodstock was chairman, assisted by Mrs. Mann, Mrs. William Sunderlage of Woodstock and James Pearson of Ringwood, who did the art work. There was a long planter containing carefully identified examples of different shrubs providing food for birds in winter, and with it a suet log upon which numerous artificial birds were feasting. The exhibit won a special fcibbtm award. Anne Carroll, as new^ letter editor, expressed appreciation for the help of Vera Perry, and she reported also on extensive investigations which finally have resulted in selection of Ryder's Woods in Woodstock as a place for planting autumn olive trees (sometimes called songbird bushes) as living memorials to the club's deceased members. Mrs. Clyde Titus of Crystal Lake called attention to the continuing need for support of the campaign to save Allertonpark (near Monticello, 111.) from destruction by the Oakley reservoir which the Army Corps of Engineers is advocating for Decatur. There are alternative means for solving Decatur's water supply problem which would not inundate acres of virgin forest, formal gardens and fields which were given by Robert Allerton to the University of Illinois in 1946 to be a permanent place of beauty, research and recreation. Thousands of people have been enjoying it 365 days a year. How Can I? Q. What is a good, quick repair for a loose tile in the hearth of a fireplace? A. Lift out the loose tile, pour in hot paraffin, then quickly replace the tile, and it should remain there indefinitely. Q. How can I redeem lemons that have hardened after long standing? A. By covering them with boiling water and letting them stand for just a few minutes. Q. How can I remove burnt spots on granite? A. By covering these spots with baking soda mixed to a paste with water, then heating it. Never scrape with a knife. Q. How can I clean ebony wood? - A. Rub wi$i a soft cloth and white petroleum jelly, rubbing until the wood absorbs all the grease and acquires the gloss you're seeking. Q. How can I remove the residue from an adhesive bandage which sticks to the skin after the bandage has been removed? A. By rubbing with acetone, and rinsing with water. Q. How can I get rid of that "hospital smell" from antiseptic cleansers used in my home? A. You can replace that smell with a fresh, perfumed fragrance by pouring a little cologne into a saucer and lighting it. Heating the cologne first makes it burn better. Q. How can I protect delicate lace articles, when I store them away, and keep them beautiful and durable? A. By wrapping them in waxed paper. Pi events the threads from rotting. STATION ONE FIREMEN ANSWER 205 CALLS IN '68 At the January meeting of the firemen of Company I of the McHenry Township Fire Protection district, Capt. Gary Gough reported that Station I had answered 205 calls during the year 1968, of which 188 were fires and seventeen were rescue calls. Henry Buch, chairman of Twelfth Night activities, spoke with gratitude of all those who had assisted, including the police, members of the Public Works department and singers. A1 Phannenstill, chairman of activities for the firemen, said the annual dinner for members! wives and fire district trustees has been set for Saturday, March 1, at the V.F.W. clubhouse. IT PAYS TO SHOP IN McHENRY > *tr 4 v ^ 3&>. \ * .!> * ; 1' H&tilSS t r® % C *\w < § ' DRIVER EDUCATION Illinois ranks second among larger states in the natu.n in student participation in (.'river education, according to the Department of Public Safety. While 162,000 students in high schools of Illinois are eligible for such training, only 139,000 participate. Leading the states 1 with student participation of 100,000 or more is Michigan, with 153,000 eligible students and 153,000 participating in the program. Next to Illinois comes New York with 153,000' out of 193,000 eligible students, or 80 per cent participation. Illinois expects a 100 per cent participation withjn the next two years. • Only • certain Americans canbuyfiew Freedom Shares • ASK WHERE YOU WORK OR BANK • PLAINDEALER PHOTOS " The sixth grade class of Valley View school treated the remainder of the school to a display in the cafeteria this week. The displays pertained to the space and astronomy program so popular at this time and featured rockets, pictures and models of telescopes and drawings on related subjects. FRI. JAN. 24, 1969 - PLAINDEALER - PG. 3 from HISTORV'S SCRAPBOOK DATES AND EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS The California gold rush began, January 24, 1848. The United Nations atomic energy commission was created, January 24, 1946. 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