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a it is a a a a a a a a ester CRYSTAL LAKE HERALD abaca face 56 PUBLISHED AT CRYSTAL LAKE, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1932 PAPER NO. 43 VOLUME Big Blanket Ballot Will Be Handed to Voters November 8 Columns of Names. on Seven "Sheet 18 Inches Wide and 20 Inches Long is mbe Inside a booth of area official scarcely ballot, that of the larger will wrestle on than voters of paper 18 Novemberia8 nt. with a sheet and 20 inches long. Many will do their duty as sovervoters by marking a neat in vote one eign of the circles on the ballot.

Other ante voters will scan the entire sheet, placHen ing thoughtful X's in the squares that em precede names on the unwieldy Thereafter they will endeavor big sheet in such a manner sheet. to fold the stuffed into the ballot that it can be box. While the ballot for the general next month almost as large electiot! on which this article as this page appears, it Names might of have the been even presidential more ample. not printed on the ballot Ser- electors Instead, only the names of are the candidates for president and elecpresident are givenality Voting and it for is well is only a tors their names have been omitted. that Ballots to be used in McHenry counfor the November 8 election will be ty delivered to the election judges county by the county clerk, Raymond, D.

Woods. On the left hand column of the balthe constitutional amendlet appears ment proposal. amendment banking of Illinois. It is to the important that bots, be studied with that voters may acquaint themselves, the purposes of each In the second appears the RepubScan a party candidates, headed by Herbert Hoover; Democratic party candidates appear on the third column with Franklin D. Roosevelt as the nominee ee for president; the Socialist party candidates are 'in the fourth the column, Norman Thomas being presidential choice of the party; Socalist-Labor party comes in the fifth column with Verne L.

Reynolds as its candidate for president; the Prohibition party has William David Upshaw las the presidential candidate and the place occupied on the ballot is in the sixth column; Wiliam Z. Foster is the presidential choice of the Communist the seventh column of the party in ballot; an Independent ticket appears with three names, William J. Baker for United States senator, W. W. O'Brien for governor and Pasquale lovino for congress, state at large.

That there are many candidates whose names appear on the ballot who stand no possibility of being elected will not be disputed. that reason much criticism is levelled, at the blanket ballot in other elections and at this time ballot as to well. decrease Any its revision, of the should be hailed with relief by the bewildered voters, it fair to assume. in addition to the regular ballot will be special ballot which is known as the bond issue proposition. Not often is a bond issue for tax economy, but that submitted at this time will be because it will mean the payment of $20.000,000 borrowed on account of the unemployment situation.

Unless the $20,000,000 bond issue carries will be necessary to increase the tax rate double its usual levy, is imperative that state, you vote this bond issue. In order to prevail it must receive a majority of all the votes cast at the election in the entire state. To Observe Tenth Year Here With Bargain Galaxy A store-wide anniversary sale will be held at Althafer's Drug Store Friday and Saturday, money-saving prices being the rule for these two days. Oct. 29.

will mark the tenth anniversary of Mr. Althafer in business here and to celebrate the event, the low prices are being offered. On another page of this issue of The Herald, appears an advertisement in which are a few of the many bargains. Mr. Althafer, during the ten years in business here, has built up an ever increasing patronage through good merchandise, low.

prices, and courteous and friendly service. To show his appreciation, the publie is being given the opportunity to stock up on store needs at very low prices. To Hold Farewell Sermon Here Sun. Rev. Frank G.

Meyer, who has been priest in charge of St. Mary's by the Lake (Episcopal) Mission Church, has been called to St. Timothy's, Church, Holy Chicago. He will hold his last service, Communion and sermon, on Sunday, Oct. 30, at 9 a.m.

Father Meyer desires the presence of all communicants and friends to receive his partblessing. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mortimer Barker of elations Rogers Park are receiving congraton the birth of a son, Thomas Brennan, Oct.

19, at the Presbyterian W. B. Combs One of Late Anglers W. B.ev Combs purchased fishing license Saturday. Such a late period for fishing are prompted you going the fishing question his Mr.

Combs would not tell "I know place where they secret. are pulling them out just as fast the bait can be thrown in," said. He pocketed his license me and was on his way. His friends expecting to bear all sorts championship fishing stories. P.

R. Forman Near Top Country's Best Insurance Agents P. R. Forman, district manager of this area for The Mutual Life InsurCompany of New York, has received two messages of ance. congratulation from the Company for standing work during September.

Mr. Forman is one of the best insurance men in the country as the following letter will indicate: "Mr. P. R. Forman, Dist.

Mngr. "Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dear Percy: herewith you will please find two cards, the first of which extends congratulations to you by. Mr. George K.

Sargent, Vice President and Manager of Agencies, and shows that you stand No. 32 among the Company's leading producers in number of lives insured during the month of September. "The other card is also signed by Mr. Sargent and extends congratula-1 tions on your standing No. 46 among the leading producers in paid for business in September.

"Permit me to mies my congratulations, and it is putting it mildly to say that I am awfully glad you made both cards during the last month. "My earnest wish is that you will continue to enjoy a like record for a long, long time to come. "Cordially, yours, L. Coyner, "Manager" There are over 12,000 representatives of the above Company in the United States and Canada. In McHenry county alone, there is about million dollars of the above insurance in "force.

9th Annual Concert to Be Held Nov. 15 Crystal Lake, Dundee, and McHenry Musicians Will Unite The Annual Concert of the Crystal Minter, McHenry and Dundee orchestras will High be held School Nov. 15 auditorium. in the Communita, will raise his baton promptly at 8 p.m. to start his group of 80 musicians on the first of their eight numbers of the evening.

Beside the orchestra numbers there will be a xylophone solo by Miss Helen Harrison of McHenry. Under the direction Mrs. Jessie Sprouse the Girls' Octette, the Boys' Quartette and the Girls' Glee Club will sing several numbers. A total of 120 musicians will appear. The entire program will appear in next week's Herald.

Mr. Sears and all the local members of the orchestra extend a special invitation to the music-loving public of Community. In order that everyone may come, admission is free. 275 Hunters Here Have Their Licenses The sale of hunting licenses at the city hall is increasing daily with the season on ducks open and the time approaching when pheasant shooting will be in order. Monday, about 275 hunting licenses had been disposed of locally, indicating the popularity of hunting among local people.

The local chapter of the Izaak Walton League is making plans to cooperate with farmers in protecting wild life from ruthless hunters, most of whom come from Chicago. First October Bldg. Permit Is Issued The first building permit during October was issued Tuesday. The permit for the remodeling, repairing and raising of the Standard Oil company tanks alongside the Chicago North Western tracks near the Walkup avenue crossing. The cost is estimated at $600 and the work will be done by the Cheeseman Construction company.

'Training Students Here The National Tea company Williams street store here has been designated as one of the training stores for student managers. The store, which is doing an increasing amount of business, is modern and up-to-date and is considered ideal for the younger employees to become acquainted with methods and practices. Supervisors Paid $372 drew Supervisors of McHenry $372.05 county for gross sum, of committee services rendered since the A. H. September Hale drew meeting $29.80 and P.

F. of the Board. Rosenthal $5.50. Supervisor Wright of Marengo was high on the list with $50.30. First Hello' Girl Dies The world's first telephone girl, who started work in a telephone exchange in New York Sept.

21, 1878, lived until a few a days ago at. the age of 74. She was so courteous that women operators soon became the rule. Republicans Lead in Primary In the primary last spring, there were 7804 Republican votes cast in MeHenry county as compared to 2642 Democratic. No Meeting Held With but five present, no meeting of the Business Mens association was held Tuesday night.

$36,000 for Gravel Roads Approximately $35,000 has been expended for the maintenance of dirt and gravel roads in MeHenry county the past year. But 13 Delinquent The City of Harvard' has collected about $2450 from city vehicle licenses, there being but 13 delinquents. all kinda. See D. A.

Young, Crystal Lake 57. 3812 Crystal Lake May Again Annex Co. Grid Championship Coach Owen Metcalf Addresses Lions Club Monday Evening The chances are bright that Crystal Lake's Orange and Black football team will again annex the championship of MeHenry county, Coach Owen E. Metcalf told members of the Lions club at a dinner meeting Monday night at Greengard's Grill. Crystal Lake won the championship last year without a defeat.

Coach Metcalf told briefly of the team and then answered a number of questions concerning football playing. He told of how one Crystal Lake back gained 150 yards from scrimmage the game with Woodstock last Saturday. Coach Metcalf urged members of the Club to turn out for the Saturday games and promised them they would see some real football. By defeating Woodstock, the Lakers have but two more games to play. These are as follows: Oct.

29, Grant High school at Fox Lake; Nov. 5, Marengo at Crystal Lake. Both of these two games are conference games. "I would like to see people in the community attend these! games," said Coach Metcalf. "In addition to the good football played, a larger attendance would do a great deal to cheer the team on." Willis Wylie and his orchestra provided music during the dinner, a vote of appreciation being given to the group.

Pres. Don Young brought up some discussion matters, appointing three committees as follows: Major Activities- E. J. Larkin, Ralph Boyle and Owen E. Metcalf; attendance- H.

R. Lisenby, Chas. Ormsby and Walter F. Kelly; program-H. E.

Tober, Rev. E. U. Youngdahl and Emil Pearson. Meetings will be held at 6:15 o'clock the second, and fourth Monday evenings month.

Bowling will follow each of the meetings as. was done Monday night. Red Cross Will Aid in Swimming With announcement that Owen E. Metcalf has been appointed county chairman of Red Cross Life Saving, the following concerning the work will be interest: fife Chapter Life Saving Chairman is to direct Life Saving program throughout the communities in McHenry County that desire instruction in Red Cross Life Saving. He will be assisted by his committee and instructors, and will give instruction in Red Cross Junior and Senior Life Saving and Swimming methods to any group at the lakes or streams in 'McHenry County that desire this instruction.

These groups, on becoming proficient Junior and Senior Red Cross Life Saving tests, are eligible, on passing the tests, to wear the Red Cross Emblem. They, in turn, can form a patrol and assist under proper direction (Continued On Page Four) 3700 Mile Auto Trip Is Made Mr. and Mrs. Oscar I. Althafer and Mr.

and Mrs. Vayne N. Rath have returned from 3700 mile automobile trip into the eastern and southern states. The trip was by way of Niagara Falls, then on into the New England states. They then proceeded to New York City, into North Carolina.

From here they proceeded through the Blue Ridge Mountains, Smoky Ridge Mountains and visited Lookout Mountain. "The from Carolina Illinois on through to Tennessee and into was one of the prettiest areas I have ever seen," said Mr. Althafer. Nov. 1 Registration Day Nov.

1 is the second and final day for registration in preparation for the election 8. Persons who have moved into a precinct or have never voted in a general election before, must register. Those who have voted before in the precinet need not register as their names are already on the poll books. Persons who cannot take the time to register, however, will not be deprived of a vote as they will be sworn in on election day. The polls in each polling place will be open during the day.

Anna Conley Welch Mrs. Anna Conley Welch, 81 years old, died at the farm home of her daughter, Mrs. E. S. Gorham, near Mrs.

Woodstock, Sunday afternoon. Gorham is the only surviving child. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Gorham home and at 10 o'clock from St. Thomas church, Crystal Lake, with burial in Union cemetery. Absentee Ballots in Demand More than fifty residents of MeHenry county have sent in applications for absentee ballots for the election Nov.

8. John R. Beebe, Guy Granger, Bessie Granger, W. D. Gates, John Stanek and A.

C. Cole from Crystal Lake had been listed Tuesday. Blue, White Colors Popular Illinois is one of the eight states to choose a combination of blue and white for 1933 license plates. Alabama, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, North Carolina and Vermont are the other seven. Men Are Readers readers.

BAKERY SALE Men in this country are great newspaper readers, survey shows. Out of 87,000,000 men in the country, 500,000 are inveterate newspaper The Ladies of the Swedish Mission Church will hold a bakery sale at at 10 Reddersdorf a.m. Hdwe, store, Sat, Oct. 3 Local Factory Is Busy With 100 Persons at Work The Oak Manufacturing company on East Crystal Lake avenue, of which Edward F. Bessey is head, is a bee hive of activity these days, visit to the plant yesterday revealing that about 100 were busy at work.

This factory has been able to keep a large number of employees at work throughout the entirety of the depression and has meant a great deal to residents of tal Lake. At present, the factory is perhaps the busiest of any time in its history. Bakellite and parts for radios are the main items of manufacture. New parts for short wave sets are adding further in keeping the factory busy. The old Duntile factory is now being used for plating parts, formerly no plating work being done here.

Although offering employment to 100, a large number of persons are at the factory every morning seeking work. But at the present no additional help can be emplayed as there is no more room. About a dozen employees work on a night shift. Crystal Lake can well be proud of this factory as it has prevented unemployment of a large number of men and women here. Republican Club Will Meet Friday Hamilton 0.

Hale Is Elected President of Local Chapter The Crystal Lake Chapter of the Illinois Young People's Republican club was formed at a meeting Tuesday night at the Republican headquarters on Williams street. This organization, national in scope, is for persons from 18 to 36 years old. Hamilton, O. Hale was elected president, other officers being as follows: Vice president, Fred Morgan; secretary, Robert Bellows; treasurer, Ralph Boyle. Marcellus Senne of Woodstock, secretary of the McHenry county clubs, was present and gave a short talk, urging that efforts be started at once to reach a large membership here.

He told of how progress is being made by Clubs in all other parts of the country. A number of visitors from Cary and Woodstock were present. The Club will meet again tomorrow night, Friday, Oct. 28, at 8 o'clock at the Community club rooms. At that time, some prominent speakers will be heard and all persons between the ages stated above are cordially invited to attend.

Next Wednesday evening, Nov. 2, the Clubs of McHenry county will sponsor a free dance at The Bridge, McHenry. Hundreds are expected to attend. Saturday evening, Oct. 29, there will be a dance at the Baker Hotel, St.

Charles. Bears Win 6-0 From Crawford Cardinals Sun. The Crystal Lake Bears defeated the Crawford Cardinals, of Chicago last Sunday field by a score of 6 0. In doing so, the Bears showed much improvement over their past performances. The defense worked well, as usual, and the offense is beginning to show some of the punch that has been lacking in the previous games.

The Lakers received the kick off, but were forced to punt after three attempts to gain the needed yardage. From that point on, the play see-sawed back and forth in the middle of the field until half time, neither team showing to the advantage. The second half opened with the bears playing harder than in the previous periods. They threatened the opponent's goal several times, but on each occasion failed to score. Early in the final period, they opened up their passing attack which succeeded in working the ball up to the seven yard line.

From this point, they scored with a series of line bucks. However, they failed to convert the extra point. As the game drew to a close the locals were picking the yardage with ease. Next Sunday, the Bears will play the Pates Bakery eleven from Elgin. This promises to be a good close game, for the Elgin team is composed of fast, shifty, and hard hitting players.

The kick off will be at 2:30 sharp at the local field on Route 19. -By Betty Quinn. Polling Places to Be Open From 6 to 5 Polling places, in the election Nov. 8, will be open from 6 a. m.

to 5 p. m. Voting places here are as follows: Nunda 2 at the city hall; Nunda 3 at 1.0.0.F, hall; Algonquin 5 at the heating plant at the Junior High school; Algonquin 2 at the pump house in the Virginia street park. NATION NEEDS HOOVER AS SAFE PILOT -LINDBERGH While on his way back to Washington, President Hoover received the following telegram from Charles A. Lindbergh: you please accept my best wishes for the success of the campaign for your re-election? Your single purpose of devotion to the service of the American people deserves every support.

Your experience, your courage and vision are, in my opinion, needed to pilot us safely out of the world-wide depression from which we are emerging." CHARLES A. LINDBERGH Community- Wide Hallowe'en Party Planned Oct. 31 2nd Annual' Event for Kiddies and Grownups Being Arranged The second annual community-wide Hallowe'en Party will be held Monday evening, Oct. 31 at the Recreation, Building at the lake. This event, which last year attracted hundreds, will start promptly at 7:30 o'clock and will be brought to a close at 10 p.m.

The party is being arranged under the auspices of the local Boy Scout council. With the 'above date being Hallowe'en, the youngsters will have a place to give vent to their enthusiasm without being out about town and into mischievous pranks. program will start with a band. program from 7:30 to 8 p. m.

The grand march will be at 8. Prizes will be for the games, judges being Larkin, awarded, Leon J. Lundahl and Sam Marsh. Prizes will be as follows: Funniest dressed couple, 2 prizes; funniest dressed girl, 2 prizes; funniest dressed boy, 2 prizes; most typical hobo costume, 2 prizes. Contests for girls Copper hunting contest; string chewing contest; balloon bursting contest.

Contest for boys--Pie eating contest; cracker eating and whistling contest; balloon bursting contest. There will be a trick lassoing and roping exhibition that will be very unusual and interesting. There will also be high class entertainment by a magician. Each of the persons in attendance will receive a large, red apple at the close the program. Owen E.

Metcalf will be in charge of the ceremonies, assisted by E. B. Dahl. The entire community is invited to attend and an even larger crowd than last season is anticipated. City.

Bowling League Formed A city bowling league was formed Tuesday night under the direction of Harry, Adams. Four teams were formed and will bowl under the names of Heisler's Bootery, Plymouth Sixes, and Park Store. Members of the teams are as follows: No. 1, Heisler's BooteryScott, Roy Moore, John Zenko, John Meier and Herbert Fahrenholz. No.

2, I.G.A.'s Frank Buhrow, John photons and Walter Priegnitz. Heiman, Al Pepping, No. 3, Plymouth Sixes- Elmer. Doty, Wm. Liddle, Paul Green, Glen Sund and John Johnson.

No. 4, Park Store John Ekstrom, Peter Kelder, Wm. Oerkfitz, Fred Heiman and Don Rogers. The league schedule will open Tuesday evening, Nov. 1 and the schedule will continue for 18 weeks.

The first games to be bowled are: Heisler's Bootery vs Sixes; I.G.A.'s vs Park Store. Reports Improvement Business Conditions Fred W. Anderson, who operates a theatre at Morris, as well as the El Tovar theatre here, was in Crystal business Tuesday. "There is an improvement in business condition at Morris," he told The Herald. "Several factories are working additional employees full time and the work on the deep waterway system is giving additional employment.

Farmers are hard hit on account of low prices and carrying them, by the independent merchants, has meant a burden in this respect." Endorsements Made The Crusaders, militant national organization working for the repeal of the 18th Amendment has announced its endorsement of the various national and state legislative candidates seeking election Nov. 8. The endorsements for this district are: For- Representative in Congress, James A. Howell, Elgin; for Representative in Senate, Ray Paddock, Wauconda, Leo Daley, Waukegan; for Representative in State General Assembly, Wm. M.

Carroll, Richard J. Lyons, Mundelien, Thos. A. Bolger, McHenry. Asks for Pension proceedings.

Has No Connection Mrs. Carrie Nelson has made application in county court for a mother's pension for the support of her three children- Andrew 10, Alice 4 and Betty Jane 2. Mrs. Nelson, in the petition, states that her husband, Martin Nelson, from whom she is divorced, has failed to make alimony payments as required in the divorce D. C.

Bacon informs The Herald that he is in no way connected with the Child's Health Swings being made by D. G. Nellis as reported in last week's issue. The firm will be known as the Nellis Corporation, patent pending. Was 'Unfit' for Service John Smith.

of Wampsville, N. who couldn't fight for his country in 1861 because his health was "poor', recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Rabbit Fever Scarce Rabbit fever is comparatively scarce in Illinois this year and with rabbits plentiful, hunters should be rewarded with large kills. Birthday Today Today marks the birth anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt, born in 1858. It is also the occasion of the annual observance of Navy Day.

How to Mark Ballots Is Told by Co. Clerk Called upon repeatedly by McHenry county voters who desire instructions relative to marking their ballots at the Nov. 8 election, County Clerk R. D. Woods makes an explanation on request as If you desire to vote a straight ticket, make a cross in the circle under the name of your party at the head of the ballot.

Nothing further need be done, 2. If you desire to vote for a candidate not on your party ticket where only one candidate is to be elected. to an office, make a cross in then circle under the name of your party also make a cross in the square before the name of the candidate for whom you desire to vote on the other In such case it shall not be necessary to strike off the name of the candidate on your party ticket. 3. Where two or more candidates are to be elected to the same or like office and you desire to vote for a candidate or candidates not on your ticket, make a cross in the circle under your party name and mark a cross in the square before the name or names of the candidate or candidates for whom you desire to vote on the other ticket or tickets.

4. If you wish to vote for candidate not on any ticket, write or place the name of such candidate on your ticket, opposite the name of the office and make a cross in the circle under the party name. 4. If you wish to vote for a candidate not on any ticket, write or place the name of such candidate on your opposite the name of the (Continued On Fourth Page) Republicans Meet Here November 4 Hundreds Will Hear Speakers at the Community High School be discussed by prominent County, state and national lican leaders at meeting to be held Friday night, Nov. 4, at the munity High school auditorium.

The list of speakers is being arranged and hundreds are expected to gather to hear the Republican cause exemplified. On Tuesday evening, Nov. 1, Republicans will gather at the school auditorium in Algonquin for a rally. Prominent speakers will likewise be at this gathering. The Republican headquarters on Williams street is meeting place for many each day as election time nears.

The public is invited to congregate there for emblems, posters, etc. Summons Used to Get Delinquents Summons issued for delinquent motorists: who have failed to purchase their 1932 vehicle licenses are being issued by City Attorney L. D. Lowell and motorists are responding by making their purchases. The City has issued ample warnings to motorists but about 200 failed to heed them, many making the statements that they would not purchase them, The summons now being issued and motorists are flocking the city hall in a hurry as they are finding there is no way to dodge payment.

County Legion to Meet at the Grove The monthly meeting of the Mc-4 Henry County Council of the American Legion will be held tonight, under the auspices of the Cary post, at Beseda Hall in Fox River Grove. a Baseball awards, boxing and other features will mark the program. Refreshments will be served at the close of the gathering. John Leonard Hoch John Leonard Hoch of Woodstock died at his home there at 8:20 o'clock Saturday morning, death being attributed to pneumonia. He is survived by his widow and eight children, one of them being Mrs.

Roy Stanek of Crystal Lake. Mr. Hoch was born July 3, 1856 in Bavaria, Germany, coming to this country 49 years ago where he located on a farm near Oswego, Ill. Fourteen years ago he moved to Woodstock. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the county seat, Halloween Next Monday Parties for the grownups and kiddies alike will mark the observance of Hallowe'en next Monday, Oct.

31 and which date is also National Apple Day. The local police department has warned that mischievous pranks will not be tolerated and miscreants will be punished. To Give Play The Junior class of the Huntley High school will give their class play Friday night at 8:15 o'clock. The play is the three act. comedy farce, "The Whoofenpoof," the scene being laid in a newspaper office in Montana town.

Attend Clinic 'The local physicians attended medican clinic at the Cook County hospital, Chicago, today (Thursday). Is Ill Geerge Wagner is ill at his home on Paddock street. Is Harding Anniversary Next Wednesday, Nov. 2, is the birth anniversary of Warren G. Harding, born in 1865.

BASKET SOCIAL At Prairie Grove School, Dist. 46, Nov. 3, Julia. Feffer, teacher Lighted Field May Be Available for Softball Next Yr. Matter Is Discussed at Meeting of Community Club on Thurs.

Night Softball baseball teams may have a lighted field for the twilight games next season if plans discussed at a meeting of the Community club last Thursday night are carried out. Much interest was shown in the sport this summer, the Club, Lions, Business Mens' association and American Legion having teams in the league. A number of other organizations had teams and were interested" in forming a larger league. Next year, it is planned to have more teams in the league. It was stated that during the last season, teams had difficulty in getting their games started in time to complete the nine innings before darkness.

It was suggested that the field be lighted. If this is done, games can be started at 7:30 or 8 o'clock, and there will be time enough everyone to attend if they wish. The Club asked E. J. Larkin, district manager of the Public Service company, to have his engineers draw up plans and specifications for lighting the field and the cost.

It was stated that the School Board may be willing to improve the field by lighting. A dividend check of $53 from United State bank was reported, the old Club having had almost $600 on deposit when the institution was closed. It was decided that officers of the Club meet with officers of the Business Mens' association in regards to disposal of the sum. Dan Merrifield of the Salvation Army gave a short talk in which he urged that the Club sponsor a drive here for the Salvation Army, pointing out there have been about 200 cases from county. It was decided Club would not endorse MeHenry, a drive due to the need of all possible funds for the Public Welfare association.

P. E. Bertram, chairman of the Roads committee, stated that dedication papers for Route 176 from Burton's Bridge to connect up with Route 61 are expected to be ready soon. He also reported that the improvement of the gravel road south from Rosenthals to connect up with 19 has been approved by County Board. Eventually, it is hoped.

to have Route 176 extended through Crystal Lake to connect up with Route 167 at Chicken Church corners as a road is now being paved from Marengo to connect up with Route 47 from Hebron to Huntley, also under construction. was decided that a meeting of road committees from all local groups be held in the near future to discuss roads. J. A. Cummins, chairman of the transportation committee, reported on work of his committee.

He told of $1.85 round trip shopper's fare to Chicago and the new evening train, both of which were secured through his efforts. He complimented the ChicaNorth Western railway very highly for their interest in improving the railway service to Crystal Lake as much as possible. The Club voted to again share half the expense of the annual reception for teachers of the public schools, the Club sponsoring this event in partnership with the Woman's club. "Ghost House" to Be Given Here Thursday, Nov. 3 "Ghost House," a mystery play, is to be presented by the Woman's Relief Corps Friday' and Saturday, Nov.

and 5 at the Moose Hall. Rehearsals will start in the near future. The play, which will be presented by Crystal Lake performers will be a mystery story, dealing with the killing of one Augustus Brown. Ola Mae King, who will stage the produetion, arrived in the city Sunday to start work on the play. Monthly Meeting of Producers Is Held The monthly meeting of the Crystal Lake local of the Pure Milk association was held Saturday night at the Business Mens' club rooms.

Pres. Clyde, Wingate presided. and reports were read by Fay H. McKenzie, secretary. Problems of the Association were discussed by members.

Gas Tax of $30,000 McHenry county's share of the state gas tax for the first six months of 1932 is $30,090.33, according to an announcement made at Springfield. This is approximately the same amount as was due for the first six months of 1931, Births M. Ahrens Can Say Some Things of Alarm Clocks Melvin Ahrens likes to get to work on time. But he finds his wife much more dependable to wake him up mornings than an alarm clock, the story goes. Recently, when Mrs.

Ahrens was away, Mel set his alarm clock with considerable misgiving. It awoke him, he fried his bacon and eggs and was on his way. The moon was shining brightly and as he proceeded on his way, he wondered why more people were not on the street. He looked at his pocket watch. Only 1:30.

"What the he said disgustedly. He rolled back into bed at 2:30. It is not known whether he did finally reach work on time but he expressed appreciation when his wife returned..