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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-05-31, Page 10THE T1MES-ADV0CATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 31, JHS JQHN LABATT LIMITED London Canada War came. Most civilian goods had to be diverted to war needs. That caused shortages of civilian goods—-that was the RED LIGHT Some restrictions have been lifted, but war demands are still great. We must help our Allies and the liberated coun­ tries. We can’t neglect them. (This is the YELLOW LIGHT ONLY) It does not mean the end of shortages. Getting hack to peacetime production will be piecemeal and gradual Goodwill, patience and energy now will assure a prosperous Canada tomorrow Only after Victory over Japan can the Green Light be switched on, and the road cleared for enough production to meet all our civilian needs mrr tr the truth ? ^WHENEVER INFLATION HITS A COUNTRY, IT'S THE WAGE-EARNER WHO GETS HURT I DO YOU WANT TO RAISE THE COST OF LIVING ? PENNIES SAVED TOWARDS VICTORY Providing the tools of war for our mefi overseas is only part of our job. By saving every eent we can, we’re help­ ing to defeat inflation — an enemy just ds real# just as dangerous as Hitler or* Hiro­ hito. So let’s put our extra dollars into War Savings Stamps ahd Certificates. <4 KIRKTQN Mr. and Mrs. Edward Waterton, of London, spent Thursday, May 24 th, at the home pt Mr. E. Swit­ zer, Mr. ana Mrs, Albert Sheir have •bought the property Of the late Mrs. Mary Allan and moved to the village this week, We all welcome Mr, and Mrs. Shier. Mr?, ia Robson, of St Marys, spent the week-end with her daugh­ ter, Mrs, Ross Francis. Miss Edith Fjetcher and her brother, Walter, of London, spent the week-end with their grand­ father, Mr. Harry Fletcher. Miss Joan Parker and Mr. John McCormick, of London, spent the week-end at the hoine of Mr. and Mrs, Geo, Hall, Mr, and Mrs. Geo, Davis, Mrs. Lloyd Hern, Miss Gwen Hocking, of Winchelsea, visited Thursday with Mr. and Mrs, Harold Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Marney, of London, were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mi's. H. Davis. Women’s Institute Mrs, Emerson Paton was hostess on Thursday, May 24th, for the regular meeting of the Women’s Institute. The president, Mrs. Wat­ son, presided and the meeting open­ ed with the Ode and Lord’s Prayer in unison. Mrs. W, Harding chose the 22nd chapter of Proverbs as the scripture- reading, and one verse of ‘*O God of Love” was sung, The roll call, a verse from the Bible containing the word “peace”, was answered by 15 members and three visitors, one new member being welcomed. During the business it was decided to have Local Leader Training School this year and also to have a short course in the fall. A lovely piano solo by Pauline Paton was much enjoyed. “The More We Get Together” was sung. Mrs, Wes. Batten gave an interest­ ing and instructive paper on the “Four Freedoms.” An auction-sale was held of various articles from which the sum of $7.84 was real­ ized, the proceeds to go toward the jam fund. The National Anthem was sung and the Mizpah Benedic­ tion repeated in unison to the meeting to a close. GREENWAY and Mrs. Russell Pollock, Margery and Peter, of London, spent the week-end here. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hartle, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Hartle and Howard visited on Sunday with Mrs. Cecil Hartle who is seriously ill in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London. Mr, and Mrs. Russell Brown and Gordon spent the week-end with relatives at Arkona, Lieut. Dawson Woodburn, of Camp Borden, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chid Woodburn. Miss Viola Curts, Mr.’ and Mrs. W. Curts and family, of London, and Mr, and” Mrs, Kenneth -Smith­ ers, of Parkhill, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Curts. Mr. Dorman Ulens, of London, spent a few days last week with Mrs, W. T. Ulens. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. McPherson, of Toronto, called on relatives over the week-end. Mrs. Lloyd Love, Barbara, of London, week with Mr, and Woodburn and family. Keep Friday evening, June 22nd, open for a Supper at the United Church. Further particulars later. Ronald visited Mrs. KIPPEN Mrs. J, Weaver, of Almont, who spent several days at .the of hey cousin, Mr. Oliver Fee, rs turned to her home on Saturday. The many friends of Mr. Edgar Butt will be sorry to hear he suf­ fered a severe heart attack on Sat- urady last and is confined to his bed. Miss Anna Damm (W.D.) R.C. AF., Toronto, spent-the week-end with her parents, Harvey Damm. Master Gerald spent a few days parents, Mr. and Mrs, J. Linden, of Denfield, returned to his home here on Monday. Quite a number from here at­ tended the circus in London last week. Mr. and Mrs. Gingerich, of Blake,, visited on Friday with theix’ daugh­ ter and son-in-law, -Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ropp. Mr. and Mrs. W. Horney, Mrs. Gackstetter visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Win.' Motz, of Credl- ton. Mr. and Mrs. J. Cochrane ed on Sunday with Mr. and H. Fuss, of Hillsgreen. Dr, James Jarrott, of New City, is visiting his mother, I. Jarrott. Mr. Oliver Fee held a very suc­ cessful auction sale on Friday., Mr. Clarence McLean, of Cent­ ralia, visited on. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Johnson. The many friends of Miss Sarah Sinclair will regret to learn she is seriously ill in -St. Joseph’s Hospital in London. Mr. and Mrs. Parsons, who with his grand- J. Linden and. last Lisle Mich, home , re- bring here OF HONOUR TARTS later. •on of decorated basket below. wrap the large gift cover a trunk to resemble a treasure ■and .put a big imitation lock . . . perhaps a thermometer cooky first; if it spreads work in a little addition- BOX Recipe for buffet lun- sift twice With salt. Cream and graduallyvisit- ■Mrs. Last week our sugar ration was again reduced and it is now down Like other restrictions quality of pur you to the but best to 60%. businesses we have been faced with have dene our best to maintain the breads and pastries and have served of pur ability, If, when you come into the store, you are not able to purchase a particular variety of pastry or bread please bear with us. We are trying our best, Hello, Homemakers’ Hostesses have changed. The 1945 version is as gracious and serene as her pre­ decessor but she is much more sen­ sible and practical. Hex’ entertain­ ing is sponstaneous, informal anu simple.Showers for tlie wartime bride keep in step with this trend, but the party touch 'can .be easily added by the exercise of a little effort and. ingenuity. Here are a few hints you may find suggestive. Fox’ the laundry or kitchen shower party stretch a clothes line across the cornex’ 'and peg on the light-weight gifts leaving the others in a To small chest on it key. A pretty piece of- showei’ curtain material may be used to hide the gifts . , . placed curtain style from the top of the doorway to the chaii* where the bride-to-be will unwrap the gift. A pathway may be outlined by shoes strung along with pink or white ribbon. (At the end place a set of portable steps for the bride-to- be to sit in. These should be cov­ ered with’ carpet. (You may locate steps in a community or church hall. There are other ideas too such as decorating a toy wagon, wheel bar­ row, boat, umbrella or watering van to hold the gifts. A doll dressed as a bride makes an effective dining room table centrepiece; or you may prefer to hang hearts fluttering ribbons from the centre light, SHOWER REFRESHMENTS 1. Assorted Sandwiches, Maid __ Honoui* Tarts, Frozen Sherbet and Tea. 2, Toast Shells filled with cream­ ed chicken and peas, Asparagus', Cookies and Coffee. 3, Diced Fruit on Lettuce, Melba Toast and Hot Chocolate. 4. Jellied Vegetable Salad, cheese Muffins, Fruit Layer Cake and Ginger Ale. FfeuiT LAYJ2R CAKE 2 cups sifted cake flour, % tsp. salt, 1 cup fine granulated sugar, % cup and 1 tbsp, milk, canned oi’ sugared freSh fruit, 1% tsps, 'baking powder, 8 2 eggs, 1 York Mrs. KHIVA Mrs. Wm. Stade spent last week­ end With her sister, Mrs, Viola Hopkins at St, ThomaS. A number from here attended nomination at Hensall Town Hail oh Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Mason spent Sunday last with relatives at Grand Bend. Mr, and Mrs, Lloyd Lippert and Mr, and Mrs, Ed. Lippert spent Monday in London. Mrs, EL L, Wurm and daughtei Shirley Ann visited a few days this I week with her parents, Mr, and , Mrs, Arthur Willard in Eketer. ._ tsps, 'baking powder, tbsps. shortening, tsp. vanilla. Measure flour and baking powder and shortening slightly blend in sugar. Beat and add eggs. Sift in dry ingredients alternately with milk, combining after each ad­ dition and including vanilla with last of liquid, Turn into 2 greased and floured 7--inch layer cake pans and" bake in electric oven, 375 degs., about 25 minutes. When cold, put layers together with canned or sugared fresh fruit. Top with slightly sweetened whipped Cream or melted marshmallows and sur­ round with additional fruit, Ber­ ries, peaches, fresh .. bananas, fruit salad mixtures, etc., are suitable for this delicious Cake. (This is an excellent cake for baking in an 8-incli square pan in moderate oven, 350 degs., frost as desired). TROPICAL DROP COOKIES 2 cups sifted pastry flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, % tsp. ground ginger, 1 cup (lightly packed) brown sugar, % cup chopped dates, % cup nuts (op­ tional), 2 tbsps. warm water, 1 tsp. salt, 8 tbsps. shortening, 1 egg, V2 cup chopped figs, 1 tsp. grated orange rind, % tsp. vanilla. Measure floui’ and add baking powder, salt and ginger. Cream shortening slightly and gradually .blend in 'brown sugar. Beat ana add the egg, then mix in fruits, walnuts and orange rind. Sift in dry ingredients, alternately with water, combining after each addi­ tion. Add vanilla. Drop mixture by spoonfuls, one inch apart, on a greased pan. Bake in electric oven 350 degs,, about 15 minutes. (Note: Bake one too much, al flour), maid 1/2 cup raisins, y2 cup cur­ rants, % cup orange juice, 1 cup granulated . sugar, few grains salt, rich pie-paste, 4 cooked figs, % 'cu.p water, grat­ ed rind % orange, 2 tbsps. flour, % cup chopped walnuts. Cut raisins and figs in small pieces and combine with currants. Add water and cook in double .boiler- ,for 20 mins. Add orange juice ana rind, then slowly stir in sugar, mixed with flour and salt, "tir and cook until thickened. Add walnuts and cool. . Roll pie-paste to 1-6-inch thick­ ness and cut in 4-inch squares. Place a spoonful of fruit mixture in centre of each square and fold paste to enclose filling, dampening edges to seal well; prick tops. Bake in electric oven, 450 degs., about 2o mins.* * » THE QUESTION Miss P. B. requests: pinwheels to serve at a cheon? Answer; Mix % cup finely-cut cooked, ham with 2 tbsps. chopped green pepper, 1% tsps, prepared mustard and scraped onion to taste. Moisten , with tomato catsup and sprea’d Over rectangle of dough.. R-oll, slice and bake in electric oven at 450 degs. Miss J. T. says: Why are pump­ kin tarts soggy? Answer: Canned pumpkin should be well-drained, then us© slightly beaten egg yolks in mixing the fill­ ing. Baking may also be the cause- of soggy pastry—the oven' should be pre-heated to 400 degs, for ten minutes and then reduced to 325> degs. Mrs. cream catsup with lean meat. * >i< * Anne Allan invites you to write to her %the Times Advocate. Send in your suggestions on hometxak- ing problems and watch the column for replies. N. C. says: We use sour instead Of water or tomato* to make a good meat loa£ GRAND 'BEND Cliff Gordon and his Orchestra to Lakeview Casino