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% osco SEEN STREET MAIL REMEMBERING THE 'FIFTIES - It was a return to the 1950 era last week Wednesday at West campus. Traditionally, the students hold one special day during Christmas week, such as Slave day or Hush day. This yiear they decided to return - in memory and attire - to the Fabulous Fifties. Top photo shows a large group of students in their idea of what the well dressed young lady and gentleman wore twenty years ago. Bottom photo shows winners of the jitterbug contest, Debbie Borter and Jim McMillan. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD Local Couple Captures Spirit Of The Season (This is the third in a series of articles written by the Rev. William 0. Hanner, retired Episcopal pastor, on his travels in the South. Father Hanner and his wife, who is ac­ companying him on the trip, reside at 810 Oakwood drive, Whispering Oaks, McHenry.) How do you use your time when you get there? Not everyone wants to do the same thing. One time years ago Mrs. Hanner and I wound up in Nashville, Ind., the county seat of Brown county. After an early dinner I was moping around the hotel watching people passing - to somewhere. "Where is everyone going?" I asked the desk clerk. They are all going to the high school graduation," said he. It was April and a high school graduation in April in a small Indiana town wasn't much to do but it was the ONLY thing to do. So we went. That night six seniors graduated. There was room "for visitors. The whole school took part and sang. The principal made a little talk about each of the graduates before he gave them the diplomas. They all got presents and family kisses. It was home in rural America. I loved it. That sort of day is gone but -- On an off night in Gulfport, Miss., eight years ago, we found that the Gulf cities, Pascagoula, Ocean Spring, Biloxi, Gulfport and Pass Christian were staging "The Sound Of Music". We had seen it in Chicago at the Schubert, sung by real pros. Why not see it here again? We did and still remember it. Well, last night, Dec. 9, 1972, we were in Biloxi again. We were staying with an old roommate from the Naval academy and the paper said the Gulf Coast Symphony or­ chestra would give a concert. - My old roommate, Glen Swetman, gave me his book (he is a patron) of tickets and away we went. The same cities mentioned above back this orchestra, and though in­ corporated, it is volunteer. No paid members. Tickets are reasonable and the program performance is geared to as many tastes as possible. There was symphony, ballet and pop music. The program was in the Biloxi high school auditorium. The orchestra performs in its constituent cities by turn. James Shannon is the con­ ductor. The program gave notes on the numbers per­ formed. A good crowd was out, with many children and folks fixed for a happy evening. One of the ballets was "The Dream", choreography by Delia Stewart with music from "West Side Story". The dance used five dancers with Mark Hamilton dancing opposite Miss Stewart. The dance was in modern idiom and of con­ siderable vigor. The audience was carried along by the dancing and the music. It was a hit and all the little girls who were taking dancing lessons were mightily impressed. Watching these wee ladies is always part of the fun of a ballet. Mozart's Symphony No. 41 in C is the last one the young composer wrote. He was dead at 35. Mr. Shannon plainly loved this symphony and he imparted his affection for the work to his orchestra. The orchestra of over 50 members ,is reduced for this music. It was performed with feeling and the string, which bear of course the main responsibility, sang with boldness. Critics might have said this or that but we all knew we were listening to an or­ chestra caught up in its, music, feeling it, singing it. It was pleasant and carried per­ suasion and was good to listen to. NOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Stop In And See: LEE & IMA STANTON 4520 Ringwood Rd. Ringwood, III. The last three numbers were pop for Christmas, "Deck the Halls", by Kay, "Anderson's Sleigh Ride" and "White Christmas". The orchestra was having fun now. So were the hearers. The children came alive and sat up with big eyes. This was something they had heard and knew. It was being well performed before their very ears. It was fun. Merry Christmas. Now, of course, there are boat trips and fishing and golf and all the things the resort hotels tell abouf - but the real fun comes when you join in the local community with the things they do. This is one of the ways to have fun when you travel. If we see a church dinner advertised and can stop for it we do. It always amazes and delights the local church folks when you just drop in. You often get a very good meal cheaply. When you travel, keep your eyes on the local folks and the local countryside. You might have more fun than you planned on. People who have lived in a place for a long time, their activities and society are worth knowing. Have a nice trip. Service News Bruce Charles Thacker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ch&rles V. Thacker of McHenry, enlisted in the U.S. Navy's CACHE program. CACHE allows a young man or woman to enlist now but not have to report for active duty for up to 180 days. Bruce enlisted in the CACHE program on Dec. 6, and will LADIES OF THE LAKE It was another gala Christ­ mas party for the Ladies of the Lake. The party was held at St. Patrick's hall, with Mrs. Mary Kantorski doing the cooking. Mmmm, the food was good. The ladies dined on chicken with wild rice dressing, peas, carrots, mashed potatoes with gravy, two kinds of jello-molds, coffee and a delicious cherry cake. There was a grab bag of course, but the fuh of the evening were twelve games the women played. The game was a popular number game, with twelve prizes awarded to the winners. Everyone com­ plimented Mrs. Mary Kan­ torski for her great work in the cooking department, she's a great cook, no doubt about it. One of the best Christmas parties ever, so say all those there. report for active duty on April 18. Bruce is a graduate of McHenry high school. His enlistment was completed at the Navy office, Armed Forces Recruiting station, 144 Washington street, Woodstock. Color Film Processing RUSTY NAIL ******'* * * § * Open 7 Days A Week * Holiday Smile Special! Now through Saturday, January 6, you can have your color film pro­ cessed for $1.00 off Osco's low regular price. Just bring this cou­ pon with your roll of film to Osco's Camera Department. Coupon effective on film left for processing. 12/24/72 THRU 1/6/73. COLOR FILM PROCESSING SPECIAL! £ - our regular retail on processing any /\pp 12, 20, or 36 exposure roll of Koda- I wrr color or GAF color print film. Not valid on foreign film. ^ • - Coupon must accompany order. Limit one {jf coupon per customer -- one roll per coupon. ' ^ McCullom Lake Mildred Watson 385-3585 Filing Dates Announced For Village Officers Jan. 8 to Feb. 12 are the dates to file petitions for positions on the board of trustees, village president and village clerk. The election is to be held in April of 1973. Any registered voter, man or woman, residing in the village may run for any of these positions. Three trustee positions are open. In the past there has been much apathy, concerning village elections. It seems as though the voters don't come out, and not many want positions on the village board in any capacity. Let's make this next election dif­ ferent, apathy solves nothing. More information can be ob­ tained from the village clerk. Sorry about the dates in last week's paper,H didn't check my information. VILLAGE PSfe^VS Lee Larsen is visiting his mother, Mrs. Florence Larsen, of East Lane. Bet the cold weather we were experiencing doesn't bother him, he lives in Alaska. I had the wonderful op­ portunity and pleasure to talk to several youngsters who received letters from Santa Claus. The wonder of it shown in their eyes, you could hear it in their voices. Their joy could melt even the coldest of hearts. VILLAGE CLERK The clerk's hours are as follows: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday hours are from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Vehicle stickers and dog licenses will be available Jan. 1. GATHERINGS Mr. and Mrs. S.E. Morris visited the home of their son, Jim, and wife, Kathy, in honor of Jim's birthday. It was a wonderful family gathering, those attending the festive occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Morris of Mt. Prospect, Mr. and Mrs. John Winer of Fox River Grove, Rick and Jack Morris both of McCullom Lake. A grand time was had by all. . The Watsons had the pleasure of a visit from beautiful granddaughter, Cassie. Of course her parents, Roy and Penny, had to bring her here 'cause she is only four months old. She is a doll and our only granddaughter. Josie Giosa had the pleasure of a visit from her si£er the other day, along with her daughter and granddaughter. Josie is busy these days getting a cradle ready in anticipation of the birth of ainother great­ grandchild. Mrs. Harriet "Mac" Namara is busy making Christmas cookies, she has been baking them for two days now. In the past "Mac" was helped by Mrs. "Petey" Sch­ midt, now living in Arkansas, "Mac" sure misses "Petey". BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to Mark Grim, Sr., on Dec. 30. Birthday greetings to Mary Simmerman on Dec. 31. Happy birthday to Colleen Perschke on Dec. 31 also. Jan. 1 is the birth of a new year, may this be a happy year for everyone. BITS AND PIECES The kids will be on Christmas vacation, so please drive with that in mind. Happy New Year to all. Just In Time For New Year's Eve! Parly Dresses PAGE 3-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1972 £aily 9-5:30 Closed Sunday Feed Grain Program Explanation In Mail Long And Siort Styles To Put You In A Festive New Year's M o o d . . . . . . .On Sale Now! 1216 North Green St. McHenry, Illinois VILLAGE BOARD Board meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of every month, at the beach- house, time of the meetings is 8 p.m. AMP Manager Will Address A preliminary explanation of the newly-announced 1973 feed grain program is being mailed to McHenry county farmers with feed grain bases, reports Joe Getty, chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation (ASC) com­ mittee. "As they sort through their Christmas mail, I hope they find the explanation and put it aside for special attention," he said, explaining it is the first official word to be sent directly to farmers on the major provisions of the 1973 feed grain program. Some 1,200 producers of corn, grain sorghum, and barley participated in the 1972 grain program. Sign-up for the 1973 feed grain, wheat, and cotton programs begins Feb. 5 at , ASCS county office and con­ tinues through March 16. The 1973 feed grain program includes barley, corn, and grain sorghum, and producers may elect to participate under one of two options. Option A requires an acreage set-aside equivalent to 30 percent of a farm's feed grain base. Payment will be on an acreage equal to one-half of each feed grain base established for the farm. Per acre payment rates will be equal to the farm program yield times 35 cents for corn, 33 cents for grain sorghum, and 28 cents for barley. A sup­ plemental payment is possible if a five-month national average price plus the payment is less than 70 percent of parity. Feed grain acreage on farms signed up in Option A will be limited only by set-aside and conserving base requirements. Option B requires an acreage set-aside equivalent to 15 percent of a farm's feed grain base. Farmers electing to participate under this plan agree to limit their 1973 total feed grain acreage to the total acreage certified as planted for harvest in 1972 and also agree to forego supplemental payments. Payment will be on an acreage equal to one-half of each feed grain base established for the farm. The per acre payment rates will be equal to the farm program yield times 24 cents for com, 23 cents for grain sorghum, and 20 cents for barley. Under either option, sub­ stitution of wheat in excess of the allotment and soybeans planted for harvest as beans DORKIE'S BEEF & EGGER 4213 W. Rte. 120, McHenry NEW HOURS MON-WED 6a.m.-7p.m. THUR-SL'N 6:00- Midnight FREE COFFEE TO WtU: SENIOR CITIZENS WITH MEALS FROM 11:00 AM TIL CLOSING FRIDAY SPAGHETTI NITEH $150 CHILDREN $1.25 1 SERVED TIL 10:00 PM will be considered as feed grain for purposes of preserving feed grain base history for the farm. Commodity loans will be available to all participants in the feed grain program on the farm's^ entire production. National" average loan rates will be $1.08 per bushel for corn (No. 2 basis); $1.79 per hun­ dredweight ($1.00 per bushel) for grain sorghums, and 86 cents per bushel for barley. The same alternate crops as approved for 1972 may be grown on set-aside in 1973. These are castor beans, crambe, guar, mustard seed, plantago ovato, safflower, sesame and sunflower. The payment reduction if alternate crops are grown on set-aside land will be equal to 30 percent of the average payment rate under Option A. This will be true whether the farmers are participating under Option A. Option B, or the wheat program. Those interested in obtaining more details should check with the ASCS county office, Mr. Getty said. ASK RATE INCREASE SUSPENSION The division of telecom­ munications, Department of General Services, has filed a request with the Illinois Commerce commission to suspend a proposed $21 million rate increase of Illinois Bell Telephone Co. and set hearings on the matter. Larry Dooling, telecommunications manager, said further investigation by the ICC is needed to insure the proposed increase is consistent with the rate of return order previously set down by the commission. On Nov. 21 Illinois Bell filed for a $20.8 million rate increase, of which $16.9 million will affect the business en­ vironment and $3.9 million, the residential users with extension phones. Illinois Bell sought a $186, million increase in November 1971. This was reduced to $44 million and approved in August. The state of Illinois, Bell's largest business customer, now pays more than $1 million a month for the service, a cost ultimately borne by the tax­ payer and consumer. / SOFT WATER SOFT WATER SOFT WATER SOFT WATER SOFT WATER Tom Huemann Water Conditioning Service on all Makes Sales-Rental 385 3093 SALT DELIVERY SOFT WATER SOFT WATER SOFT WATER Dinner Meeting Dr. George L. Mehren, San Antonio, Texas, general manager of Associated Milk Producers, Inc. will be the only speaker at an informational dinner meeting rescheduled to be held at 11:30 a.m. Wed­ nesday, Jan. 3, at the Blue Moon restaurant (on business U.S. 20), three miles west of Elgin. Some 600 AMPI members from the surrounding area will hear Mehren discuss pertinent issues facing the 44,000 member AMPI co-op and the entire dairy industry. Several such meetings have already been held in various locations in the mid-states region of AMPI with large attendance at each session, i n d i c a t i n g e n t h u s i a s t i c producer interest in the progress and strengthening of their industry.