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County FS Looks Ahead Notlc* To Feb. 14 Annual Meet STATE OF ILLINOIS ) County of McHenry )ss. The 1974 McHenry FS annual meeting will be held Friday, Feb. 14, Stanley Steagall, general manager, has an­ nounced. Record sales with indications of higher patronage refund will be among highlights reported to farmers when they gather for the 7:30 p.m. dinner meeting at Building D on the McHenry county fairgrounds. Steagall said sales for the fiscal year ending Nov. 30 totaled $8,200,000. Dinner reservations will be required on a program similar to last year's arrangement when the ticket money was refunded at the door. Details on making reservations will be announced in January. Steagall said the Ed- wardians, a musical group planned for last year's annual meeting, has been rescheduled for this year. A huge snowstorm and bad weather caused postponement of the annual meeting a year ago, cancelling the opportunity for the 500 annual meeting guests to hear this youthful musical aggregation. Election of directors, report of Manager Steagall and a look at what 1975 holds concerning availability and price on farm products are among other annual meeting activities. The highlight as far as the Farm Bureau member customers are concerned, however, probably will be the distribution of patronage refunds based on purchasers during the past fiscal year. A year ago Steagall issued a plea for cooperation in an effort to whip the impending fertilizer shortages and fuel shortages. In retrospect, that cooperation combined with aggressive management by the FS staff kept inconvenience and problems to a minimum. What 1975 holds in that regard is now one of the prime challenges confronting farmers in McHenry and Walworth counties, the two counties served by McHenry FS. Editorial Comment: Christmas Paper The trend toward misleading packaging is certainly exemplified by Christmas paper makers. Attractive six-roll packages of holiday wrapping paper are on sale almost everywhere - usually for a dollar, or more. The disappointment for purchasers comes when they open them at home, finding only about a yard of paper per roll, often not enough to wrap one large package. The moral of this Christmas story - go to the store where genuine rolls of paper can still be had, at reasonable prices. Christmas Week One of the four feats of living is to avoid sickness, overtiredness, accidents, and over-partying Christmas week. For families annually reunited there's so much call on energies, so much talk, social activity and preparation it's almost impossible to avoid all of the above; As a result, Christmas week -- the time between Christmas and New Year's Day - comes like a mad rush and is gone likewise, leaving casualties and wounded heroes everywhere. Overeating and overindulgence take their tolls; lack of sleep and rest open the door for sickness to others. Nervous exhaustion afflicts many more. This Christmas week, then, why not resolve to rest adequately and slow the pace? Enjoy the days and limit activities. Limit the celebrating. It will be a time you remember with great pleasure -- and you'll get more out of life Christmas week. Deserves Help Few organizations deserve the support of the average American more than the Salvation Army, which helps men and women of all creeds and colors - where they need it and when they need it. The Salvation Army is deserving because its members go into slum and poverty areas and help those who often have no other salvation. Its facilities have offered the only shelter available to millions, no questions asked, for decades. The Salvation Army's books show only a small percentage of its money goes to administration. Compared to certain other highly- organized, New York-based charity organization, in which administration costs, (salaries, office cost, etc.) eat up as much as fifty per cent, the Salvation Army's record is unusually good - and it deserves your support. On Chocolates One of life's mysteries is how candy makers continue to charge, and get, twice the regular per pound price, or more, for chocolates in a seasonal box. The holiday box itself may cost a bit more than a standard box, but one would think that seasons like Christmas, which come every year, would entice candy makers to offer the public bargains. More candy is sold; therefore, price reductions would seemingly be in order. But some makers apparently take the opposite approach - they hike prices to take advantage of the holiday, when giving presents is a national custom. So many wish to give candy at this time they pay the ransom, often double the price! Old Time Christmas Most of us long for an "old-time" Christmas. And just what do we mean by an "old-time" Christmas? Let's dig back into the past, to remember how it was, for some of the answers. The nation was not as wealthy in the past as today. In fact, if we go back a few decades, many families were hard pressed to earn enough to pay the rent and buy sufficient food and clothes to keep going. We didn't have as many automobiles. We didn't have as many work-saving appliances and gadgets. We were often at war--in 1941,45, 1950-53 and 1963-72. We didn't have the variety of foods, toys and amusements we have today, nor television. But the "old-time" Christmas was more fulfilling and enjoyable. Why? Perhaps it was because we thought more of a time for family reunion, quiet days and evenings of family life together, meals together, games together, etc. The age of the automobile and television in some ways splits and separates families, even though modern transportation theoretically brings families together. The superabundance of amusements, automobiles, television, etc., seems to mean fewer family undertakings, less time in full family pursuits, and less time for family discussions, meditation and thanksgiving. And much of the spirit of "old-time" Christmases was to be found in full family gatherings and serious appreciation of the day for what it represented in the Christian world. Good (treat uOu Now'a the time to count all your blessings. Warmest appreciation for your loyal kindness! GEO. P. FREUND 4102 W. Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry, Illinois Starting November 27th OUR SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ARE INSURED FOR *40,000.°° M c H E N R Y S A V I N G S t III! MUtUtlMj SERVING ALL OF GREATER McHENRY COUNTY McHenry Savings ANO LOAN ASSOCIATION I 209 North G'tfn Sw««i McHanry iihno't 60050 815 385 )000 H.J 111 Deposits Insured Up To $20,000 By The Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation In the Circuit Court. To Helen Schillinger, Marjprie S. Burkette, Marion Heidrich, Merle Young, William Freeman, Richard Freeman, John McDonald, and UNKNOWN HEIRS You and each of you will hereby take notice that an instrument purporting to be the last will of JEANNETTE H ALBERY, deceased, has been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the County of McHenry, Illinois, together with the petition of Marjorie S. Burkette representing among other things that the names ot all the heirs, legatees and devisees of said deceased, are as follows, to wit: Helen Schillinger, Marjorie S. Burkette, Marion Heidrich, Merle Young, Willidm Freeman, Richard Freeman, John McDonald, and UNKNOWN HEIRS, and praying that said instrument be admitted to probate as the last Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF Barbara L. Murray Deceased, FILE NO. 74-P-393 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 194 of the Probate Act, of the death of the above named decedent and that letters TESTAMENTARY were issued on December 9. 1974, to Harry C. Kinne, Jr., 3431 W. Elm St., McHenry, Illinois, whose attorney of record is Looze & Kinne, 3431 W. Elm St., McHenry, Illinois. Claims may be filed within 6 months from the date of issuance of Letters and that any claim not filed within that period is barred as to the estate which is inventoried within that period. Claims against said estate should be filed in the Probate office of the Clerk of said Court, County Court House, Wood­ stock, Illinois, and copies thereof mailed or delivered to said legal representative and to said attorney. MARGARET O'NEIL Clerk of the Court (Pub. De$. 18,24 4 31,1974) By Anne Ashley Q. What can I do to remedy the inside of one of my aluminum vessels which is beginning to turn black? A. Slowly stew some acid fruit, tomatoes, rhubarb, etc., in the vessel and watch the sparkle return. And the food, itself, won't be harmed. Q. How can I remove rust stains from a sink or bathtub? A. A mixture of one-half cut grapefruit juice and one-half cup salt. Q. How can I prevent tarnish on my costume jewelry? will of said deceased, and that the same be ordered recorded. You will also take notice that the hearing on said petition and the proof of said purported last will has been set by said Court for the 27th day of January, 1975, at 1:30o'clock P.M., in the Court Room in the City of Woodstock in said County, when and where you may appear and show cause, if any you have, why said purported last will should not be admitted to probate. Dated this 17th day of December, 1974. Margaret O'Neil Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County. Looze & Kinne Attorneys for Petitioner 3431 W. Elm Street McHenry, Illinois 815-385-1580 (Pub. Dec. 24, 31,1974 & Jan 8, 1975) A. If you'll keep a stick (rf ordinary blackboard chalk in your jewelry box, this will aid in preventing tarnish. This same idea works well in silver cabinets, too. Q. How can I remedy scor­ ched woolens? A. Wet the blemish, then rub some dry cornstarch over it. Brush off the cornstarch when the article is dry. Q. How can I make my own brass polish? - A. Put two tablespoons of salt into a cup of vinegar, add just PAGE S - PLAINDEALER - TUESDAY. DECEMBER14, lfM enough flour to make a smootn paste, then dip a damp cloth into this and rub the brass until the stains are gone. Rinse with cold water, then dry. Q. What is a good cleansing treatment for dentures? A. An Overnight rest in a glass of water with two teaspoons of baking soda ad­ ded Q. How can I prevent raveling on the ends of a rope? A. By shellacking the rope ends. Q. How can I remedy a box of cereal that has become soggy? Aj. Make the contents crisp again by putting them on a cookie sheet and heating for a few minutes in the oven. This method is also good for crisping crackers. Q. What is a good home method of sharpening scissors? A. One easy method is by cutting up and down on the rim of an ordinary glass. Q. How can I "antique" an old gilt frame? A. Buy a small tube of burnt umber oil paint at any artist's supply store. Daub a small amount of this on a cloth and rub the frame until you get the mellow shade you are looking for. Q. How can I camouflage or hide nicks in light-colored wallpaper? A. With a little dry corn­ starch. Just press a bit of this into the holes, and rub over lightly with your fingertips to smooth it out. OH Try to include some vegetable oil among the fats you use--(or nutritional value. For Fun And Good Times ... Spend The Holidays With Us. OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE .. . 12-9 pm OPEN CHRISTMAS D A Y . . . 1 2 - 9 p m OPEN NEW YEARS EVE .. _. 4 pm Till ? ? ? ? Music - Party Favors Plus Special Menu OPEN NEW YEARS D A Y . . . 1 2 - 9 p m . 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