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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1950-12-14, Page 9THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 14, 1950 A Page Devoted to the Interests of the Women Readers of The Times-Advocate sident for the coming term* Re­ gional vice-presidents are Mrs. Mrs,J, R. Geddes, Mississippi; R. J. Gates, Wiarton and Mrs, George Ridley of Caledonia. ATTENTION! The WANT ADS are bringing in more satisfied customers every day. the Classified Ads regularly every week? Page 9 Your local merchant pays taxes for local improvements — buy your Christmas gifts from him, ■----. - - ..... . .. y .. Oat’s Beauty Shoppe (North of Rell Telephone) Naturelle Permanent Waving Lustron Cold Wave - Open Wednesday Afternoon - Dorothy G. Pfaff, Prop. PHONE 71 EXETER Ladies . It is our aim To help you share In the many phases Of our heauty care. Call: V’s Beauty Shoppe Lines of Beauty Culture Vera C. Fraser, Prop. PHONE 112 EXETER All NOTICE I still have a good supply of BAWLE0GH PRODUCTS to be sold at a discount 10% and 20% on Toilet Products I have a few 1951 Good Health Guides for. those who would not like to be without them. Please call at the house Keech-B erry Vows Solemnized In Kirkton The marriage of Iola Grace, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Harold Berry, St, Mhrys, to Dr. William Albert Keech, Toronto son of Mr. and iMrs. Lester W. Keech, North Bay, was solemniz­ ed in a candlelight ceremony in St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Kirk­ ton. Rev. Charles James officiat­ ed, and Canon R. W. James as­ sisted. Mrs. A. E. Anderson, Tor­ onto, played the wedding music and Dr. Williams, of London, sang. Given in marriage by her fa­ ther, the bride looked lovely in a fitted gown of white silk vel­ vet with a long sleeved lace bo­ lero. The slightly flared skirt extended into a graceful train. ■Her headpiece was a white velvet Juliet cap with a fingertip veil. She carried a bouquet of poinset- tias. Mrs. Frank Ball, sister of the bride was matron of honour and the bridesmaids were Miss Alice Adams and Miss Patricia Williams. They were gowned in emerald green silk velvet. The groomsman was Mr. Jerald, Keech brother of the bridegroom, and the ushers were William Berry and Mr. William d’Esterro. A reception followed at Pine Crest Inn, St. Marys. For travell­ ing, the bride wore a coat dress in burnt orange shade camel hair coat, matching and brown accessories. Dr. Mrs. Keech will reside in onto. with hat and Tor- E. L. JOHNSTON Phone 183 Exeter UPHOLSTERING STRATFORD UPHOLSTERING CO. CHESTERFIELDS AND OCCASIONAL CHAIRS REPAIRED AND RECOVERED Factory Guarantee Free Pickup and Delivery 42 Brunswick St., Stratford For further information enquire at Hopper-Hockey Furniture Store * Exeter Caven Circle Meets The December m e e t i n ,g Cayen Congregational Circle was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. G. Dow. Mrs. Fred Simmons presided and opened the meeting by singing of the hymn “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night”, followed by prayer. Miss Hatter conducted the devotional exercises. The programme, under the direction of Mrs. Norman Stanlake, fol­ lowed the Christmas theme. A reading by Mrs. Stanlake out­ lined the Christmas customs in various countries. Mrs. J. Tayloi' told the story of Robert May, who was the originator of Rud­ olph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Mrs. W. Sillery read a poem “At Christmas Time”. Carols were sung throughout the programme. The meeting was brought to a close by singing a hymn. Mrs. F. Whilsmith moved a vote of thanks to the hostess and those taking part. Lunch was served by Mrs. G. Mason and Mrs. H. Laing. o f For Stay at Home Comfort The Year Round .. Give s L I P P E R S HUSBAND, SON DAD, SWEETHEART ALL the men in your life love shoes, too. BUT how many of the dear boys never do get around to buying that SPECIAL PAIR they’ve always wanted I Maybe it’s for sports. Maybe for loafing. And what about After Six O’clock ... does he have a real, nice pair of dressy black shoes to change into? Remember, size is no problem when you give HIM shoes for Christmas. Simply purchase a Christmas Gift Certificate fot any amount you wish. He’ll use it later to selection from our footwear. Merry Christmas, ‘ folks! Take the Christmas cards to the table. You may be interested in using them to make a design on your linen tablecloth providing you can covei’ them with a clear plastic cloth or heavy cellophane. We suggest a tree pattern for the centre or place mat designs with your favourite cards, then ask somebody to help you place the transparent covering care­ fully over them. When the family volunteer to help you with a pleasant job, it’s time to “dish out” the pleas­ ing jobs involved in. holiday pre­ paration. TAKE A TIP 1. Look inside the drawn bird and see if the butcher has re­ moved the tow red lights or lungs back. have 2. Singe there wash pat dry (inside,too) with a clean piece of cotton. 3. Stuff the bird lightly, then close the opening with skew­ ers and tie with string, bring­ ing the legs and wings close to the body at the same time. 4. If you do not use aluminum foil or wet parchment paper as a wrapping for the bird,, make a paste of fat and flour to use as a coating. Mix % cup soft dripping or butter with %. cup flour. Spread this all over the turkey or goose. 5. Roast the bird in a pan with­ out a cover, allowing space be­ tween the sides of the pan and the oven walls. You may put the pan into a cold oven, turn on the heat and bring the oven temp, up to 325°. Allow 30 minutes per pound, from the time the bird is put in oven. 6. For roasting the festive bird in a preheated oven 3 2 5 de- g r e e s calculate the cooking period allowing 20 minutes per pound. Place the fowl bre­ ast side down and turn it at half time. 7. Parboil sweet potatoes 15 min­ utes, then drain, Place in a buttered pan and sprinkle with salt and brown sugar then bake in the oven for 40 min­ utes. (May be placed around if it is being cooked in parch­ ment of foil. 8. Pressure cook the pencil size pieces of turnip with M cup water and 1 tsp. salt. Keep an eye on the clock for ten min­ utes after the 10 lbs. pressure mark has been noted, then cool the cooker immediately. Drain the turnip, add U cup cream, 2 tbsps. brown sugar and 1 tbsp, flour. Mash tho­ roughly. Keep hot over hot water. 9. Place the rolls in a paper bag; sprinkle the paper with water, then put in the warming com­ partment or a moderate oven for 20 minutes. 10. Tf you are heating the plates in the oven instead of warm-1 ing oven be sure to spread out the plates as much as possible not more than two plates to­ gether. (A metal rack is good for this purpose). 11. When space for keeping food hot is limited, put a small amount of boiling water in a big dish pan or sink bowl and then place the kettle of mash­ ed potatoes, pan of cream sau­ ce and the pan of pudding sau­ ce in the water. 12. if the brew in the coffee maker refuses to drain to the lower bowl, heat again to boil­ ing point, then lift Immediate­ ly to an asbestos pad kitchen counter, and cup or sauce dish over of it. be meat or vegetable stock, wat­ er—preferably with added meat extract —• canned >c o n s o m m e, milk, part mill6 and part cream, etc.). (5) Cook, stirring constantly, until the gravy is smothly thick­ ened. (6) Taste and season with salt and pepper and, if desired, a little condiment sauce or other special additions. Note: Gravy browning and im­ provers may be usecj, according to package instructions, to en­ rich flavour and colour. Red Currant Gravy Make a rather tin gravy, and, just before serving, stir in red currant Jelly—allow about % cup jelly to each cup gravy. Hard Sauce Vary your flavourings broad­ ly as you please in this tradition­ al favourite. Cream until soft..4 tbsps. butter Gradually blend in.. % cup fruit sugar Gradually beat in..l tbsp, cream and ...................% tbsp, vanilla and continue t o beat until the sauce is very fluffy. Turn into serving bowl and chill. Yield— about % cup. brown make his own stock of fine At Christmas Pair of miniature shoes in miniature box with each gift certificate. ROMEOS. . . , , . EVERETTS PACKARDS TOO CERTIFICATES AND MINIATURES ALWAYS AVAILABLE mm/ly. foorw&i/i & mufi&eti above the ribs on the Pull them out if they not been removed. bird with a candle— is less firehazard. Then well in salty water and James St. W.A. Elects Officers The James Street W.A. Christ­ mas meeting was held in the church on Thursday afterpoon with, Mrs. W. Witmer presiding. Mrs. J. H. Jones took the devotional period reading the Christmas story from the Scrip­ tures. Mrs. Ed Johns read a Christmas story and a quartette composed of Mrs. E. Lindenfield, Mrs. T. Coates, Mrs. E. Johns and Mrs. R. E. Pooley sang a Christmas hymn. Mrs. G. K. Crocker played a medley of Christmas carols. Rev. H. J. Snell presided over the election of officers as fol­ lows: Honorary president, Mrs. H. J. Snell; president, Mrs. W. Witmer; first vice-pres., Mrs. C. Farrow; second vice-pres., Mrs. E. Pym; third vice-president, Miss S. Southcott. Rec. Sect, Mrs. Hi J. Jones; assistant, Miss V. 'Coates; treasurer, Mrs. ,R. E. Pooley; assistant, Mrs. E. Bell; Corr. Sect., Mrs. F. Forrester; assistant, Mrs. C. E. Zurbrigg; pianist, Mrs. G. K. Crocker; as­ sistant, Mrs. H. Sturgis; Floral Joan Harness Heads Main St Auxiliary Main Street Evening Auxiliary met in the Primary Room of the church for its Christmas meet­ ing, which was appropriately de­ corated with Christmas wreaths, lights, etc,, for the occasion. The president was in the chair. The treasurer’s report was given by Grace Pepper and several items of business were discussed. It was decided to send a gift of money to the United Church Hospital at Bella Coola as is the yearly custom and that the funds remaining should be divided be­ tween the W.A. and W.M.S, Mrs. Layton read the slate of officers for the coming year and they are as follows: Honourary presidents, Mrs. Layton and Mrs. H. Mahoney; president, Joan Harness; vice- presidents, Connie Wilson, Viola Beavers; secretary and press re­ porter, Julie Higgins; assistant, Dorothy Hatter; treasurer, Grace Pepper; assistant, Eileen Hig­ gins; ‘pianist, Stella Marshall; assistant, Merna Walker; sion Band leaders, Mrs. Dixon, Girle Ince and Turnbull; Baby Band superin­ tendent, Hattie Merkley; mem­ bership and telephone commit­ tee, Dorothy Jones and Alice Bowen; corresponding secretary, Ila McKenzie; intendent, Eva leaders, Viola Porter, Gladys Helen Braithwaite. Alice Bowen had charge of the worship service and Christ­ mas carol was sung. Viola Sweit­ zer lead in prayer followed by a carol. Mabel Hockey and Olive Ostland sang a duet the lovely Christmas song “Star of the East”. The scripture was read by Helen Braithwaite and Grace Pepper read a Christmas poem. Mrs. H. Mahoney told a Christ­ mas story describing the dif­ ferent ways people in other countries celebrate Christmas. A lunch was served at the close by the group in charge. Wife: “Don’t you think, that a man has more sense he’s married?” Hubby: Yes, but it’s too then,’’ ■deal* after late, I omlinson s Hairdressing - Featuring » All Lines °f Beauty Culture - Specializing Jin - THE NEW “FLUID WAVE” With Exclusive Magic Phix The Greatest Permanent Wave Advancement in Years Mis­ Louis Hilda Mite Box super­ Penrose; group Beavers, Marion Slc'inner and Institute Speaker Tells Members To Act Now Women through their organ­ izations can be a force for build­ ing world understanding but we must act now. So stated. Anna P. Lewis, Director of the Women’s Institute Branch of the Ontario Department of Agriculture, in her report to the annual meeting of the Board of the Federated Women’s institutes of Ontario in Toronto late in November. Miss Lewis went on to say there is an X 4-U-Til Committee, Mrs. H. Pollen, Mrsdul*Sency for action and every in- a r AT-wr. vrr clivirinnl must, rin lipr nnrt. on the place a the top REQUESTS make Gravy as it is made ... _ pan, using the rich-fla­ voured essences that have escap­ ed from the meat can be so good ( and is often so bad! ) that I am giving it presentation all by itself. (1) After removing roast from pan, slowly drain off the fat, leaving the brown sedinientin pan and % to IM tablespoons fat for each cup of gravy required. (2) Remove pan from heat and blend In 1 to 2 tablespoons pastry flour fot each cup gravy required (the amont for use de­ pends upon personal taste ........... don’t forget that when flout Is browned-—our next step—It has less thickening power than white flour). (3) Place over heat and cook, rubbing and working the mix­ ture constantly with spoon, un- How To Gravy roasting in the ture constantly with spoon, til richly browned. (4) Remove from heat gradually blend in liquid (it and may A. J. Penhale, Mrs. W. Coates, dividual must do her part. Mrs. E. Harness; Church Com- It is not enough to live right mittee, Mrs. IL Cowen, Mrs. S. ourselves, said Miss Lewis. Our ‘ “■ w^jsnirlf. of goodwill and brotherly’ love must be so contagious and | far-reaching, that we envelop I every family in our community, | and by having an Institute | organized in every community, j our influence will grow, she I stated. j The reports of the conveners ;of the standing committees pre- jsented at this annual Board I meeting demonstrated the | breadth of the activity of the J Women’s Institutes In Ontario, j In reporting on Agriculture and | Canadian Industries, Mrs. J. C. I Thompson said there is a need j for more young people on the Hand. 15% of our population is ’ on farms and of these she said over 90% are 60 years of age or j more. In this connection she ad- jded that the very large number ; of girls and boys taking part in j jelub work ate our greatest hope j for the future. Citizenship and Education con­ vener, Mrs. J. Cooper reported that study in these two fields has been intensified, with the membership becoming more and more conscious of the importance of good citizenship. The Insti­ tutes are promoting the work among the new Canadians. Class­ es in English are being sponsor­ ed by the Institute for these people and a being taken problems and fort to make community. Home Economics and also come in for a good attention judging by the report of Mrs. Milton Weber. She stat­ ed that Health matters had been stressed in every area in Ontario. The same was true of nutrition with discussions, demonstrations, and exhibits being featured. One of the features of the meeting was a series of reports given by members of the dele­ gation to the Associated Country Women of tile World Conferen- ; os held in Denmark. They out­ lined activities and things they had seen in the different coun­ tries visited. At the election of officers, Mrs. R. G. Purcell was elected pre- nrittee, Mrs. IL Cowen, Mrs. s. ourselves, said Miss Lewis, our Taylor, Mrs. C. Farrow. Parson-| spirit of goodwill and brotherly age Committee, Mrs. E. Linden- field, Mrs. W. Allison, Mrs. F. Coates. Visiting Committee, Mrs. R. Williams, Mrs. E. Johns, Mrs. E. Squires. Emergency Commit­ tee, Mrs. II. Snell, Mrs. A. O. Elliot, Mrs. A. Amy. Nominating Committee, Mrs. W. Allison, Miss S. Soutlicott, Mrs. E. Linden­ field; press reporter, Mrs. F, Taylor; auditors, Miss M. Jones, Miss Ella Link. The W.A. added over $100 to the treasury by sponsoring the Earle Terry Choir, Twenty-five dollars was voted to the War Memorial children’s Hospital. Lunch was served at the elusion of the meeting. con- Hi Lights BY JOYCE HAUGH The term examinations finished and our accomplish­ ments in these are being re­ counted to us daily by the var­ ious teachers. The problem of preparing for the exams is past but the report cards, which will be issued shortly, are still to re­ ceive our parents’ signature. The Christmas spirit has been ushered into the school in a new way this year. Monday morning Mr. Sturgis, with the able assist­ ance of a few members of the Glee Club, lead the school in the singing of a number of Christ­ mas carols over the P.A. system, following the morning announce­ ments. The annual Commencement is to be held Wednesday, December 20, and plans for this highly important feature of the school year are well under way. Last Friday night the Athletic Societies sponsored a very suc­ cessful dance in the gymtorium In honour “of the football team. Many folks find profits classified ads.—Yon can too. are in “My wife talks to herself?* “Mine, too, but she doesn’t know it?” special interest is in Studying their making them part every ef- of the Health deal of MONTREAL —“Up to your eyes” in Christmas shopping? Then here’s a time-saving, meal-getting tip for you. Prepare several delicious JELL-O dishes (fruit salads ’n* desserts) and keep them in the ice­ box—ready-to-serve at a moment’s notice! So easy to prepare ... Jell-O Jelly Powder dishes are al­ ways welcome — and as gay and merry as Christmas itself. And you have Jell-O’s seven “locked-in” flavours to choose from ... all of them, exciting AND economical! These Are Busy Days — but isn’t it fun that Christmas is just around the corner? Families will be getting together, talking and laughing, and of course, eating. For special family occasions, I like to have a* gaily decorated FJ? cake, exquisitely tender and delicious as SWANS DOWN CAKE FLOUR always ] ’ ’ ”, Down is ’specially made for “dress-up” cakes— sifted and resifted until 27 times as fine as ordinary flour. If you’d like some wonderful cake recipes, send for the 80-pttge book aLearn to Bake, Tots’ll ‘licious as SWANS ^4 makes cake. Swans .oil- •ess-up” cakes—it’s ££8 - tfSsi I There’s A Man thinking of you tin sc busy Christmas Lore It?* It’s colour illustrated and chock-full of helpful baking hints. Mail your request for a copy, along with your name and address and 20c in coins io Swans Down, Department K, Cobourg, Ontario, the Heinz hef”! He can help u save hours at the steve, not to mention work ’n’ worry ! Just re­ member to “stock up” a little ahead of time on those luscious 7 *HEINZ MAIN COURSE MEALS ... four kinds of Oven* Baked Beans — two kinds of Cooked Spaghetti, and Heins Cooked Macaroni in Cream Sauce with Cheese. How grand to be able to shop more leisurely, with ho feeling of “meal-getting rush”! All you have to do with these seven “favourites” is heat any one of them—and serve! You know they’re good because they’re Heinz! •Heinz will soon introduce Cooked Macaroni in Tomato Sauce With Cheese. Bothered About Christmas Gifts For “Small Fry’**? I was, too •«» then I discovered BANK OF MONTREAL Christmas Savings Accounts. They’re the perfect answer to a doting aunt’s prayer ... So practical and yet so “Christmassy”, With the gaily-decorated passbook covers and presentation cards. And you can start ah. account with as little as one dollar! I just know my nieces and nephews are going to be thrilled to have a bank account of their very Own right off the Christmas tree. So, write Christmas Savings Account” against the names of some of the special youngsters on your list then make a convenient branch of the B of M the first stop oh your Christmas shopping expedition. IFhen The Thermometer drops ’way down, there’s warming — nothing cheerier than a really good cup of coffee! And there’s ho coffee you’ll enjoy Shore than RED ROSE COFFEE! It’s a coffee I heartily recommend to you, for it’s a quality coffee so good it almost makes itself! No matter now hurried you may be when you’re making it, it always tastes just right, I find. So, anytime, When it’s “Coffee lime” — serve Red Rose Coffee for real flavour satisfaction. And you’ll find the same good taste in Rod Rose Tea. They both maintain the same high standard. “Ohs” And ftAhs^ will 0v.no through your home on Christmas morning if the “family” gift is a FRIGIDAIRE REFRIGERA­ TOR! Think what you give wife or mother when you give a Frigidairc, whether you choose a Standard, Master, or He Luxe Cold-Wall model! She gets really safe cold from, top to bottom. Extra large freezing compartments for frozen foods. Those Double- Easy Quickube Ice Trays. Sturdy, one-piece steel cabinet. Beautiful Raymond Loewy styling. And oh so many other things* a woman wants! Every model is powered by the famous Meter-Miser. And. every genuine Frigidaire is made by General Motors. There’s hot a minute to lose. See your Frigidaire Dealer today. nothing more