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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-12-11, Page 2Phones court reserved judgment. —• Hanover Post, for 1 rkrnrs to Occasions'01" to Fancy $22.5® « Studio Co«ch oO to Chesterfields . ■ $a5 w $18 Floors ■■..SO^tOS5 Errors . • Rockers $2-2 to jS WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, Dec, 11th., 1941 GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS NEWS of the shot. Shortly before they had both fired shots at a squirrel in that direc­ tion. The hunters were Gordon Hart­ man and Harry Watson. It has not yet been announced as to whether an inquest will be held. DISTRICT I Clinton Unseated Trustees Appeal Notice of application for leave to appeal a recent court judgment, by which they were unseated as members of the Clinton Board of Education, has been filed in Supreme Court on behalf of Charles G. Middleton and Mrs. Lillian McKinnon, the deposed trustees. The application is scheduled to be heard in weekly court in Tor­ onto on Friday, but, according to counsel here, it will be set over for a week. Trustees Middleton and McKinnon were the third and fourth members to be ousted from the Clinton Board of Education this year, the first year of the board’s existence, all under Somewhat similar circumstances, be­ cause they had an interest in accounts of the board. Howick Church Sold The Howick Baptist Church, located on the Second Line East, has been torn down and the material removed to Fergus, where it will be used in the construction of an edifice for the Baptists of that community. The church was erected in 1900 and was used until a few years ago, although latterly only for summer services. As the congregation dwindled, it .grad­ ually fell into disuse.—Fordwich Rec­ ord. Chesley Soldier Home From England The second Chesley soldier to be invalided home was Lance-Corp. Pete Graper. He is suffering from a heart condition, and has been undergoing medical examination at London. His wife and baby daughter reside here.— Chesley Enterprise. Girl Killed by Stray Bullet Corrine Kntipp, aged 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Knapp, was Almost instantly killed near Ayton at 3 o’clock Thursday, when struck above ,the heart by a stray bullet. The girl Was walking in the woods near the county road, 1^ miles north of Ayton when killed. One of two young men who were hunting squirrels near by is believed to have fired the fatal Charged With Infraction Of Game Law An aftermath of last month’s deer hunt in Bruce county was echoed in Magistrate Walker’s weekly police court at Walkerton, when Earl White- head, Brant township farmer, was charged with infraction of the Game and. Fisheries Act in that he did act as guide for a party of hunters with­ out having the necessary license. After the hearing of evidence the Ship Many Turnips Heavy shipments of turnips mostly waxed, are reported from the Walk­ erton district, by Bruce County repre­ sentative of agriculutre, Geo, Gear. Last year 500 carloads of these vege­ tables were shipped out of the district, with 400 of them waxed, This, year, Mr, Gear reports, the output is pro­ bably even heavier, though no estim­ ate as to the extent of the crop has yet been made.-—Walkerton Herald- Times, Charged With Poultry Theft Allan Yensen, who was recently employed at Witter’s chopping mill, was arrested and taken to the county jail to await trial for poultry thefts. He is charged with stealing half a dozen roosters from his employer. It is alleged that he offered to sell the birds at about half the price they were worth. This fact made the prospective buyers suspicious, and the matter was reported to the county police, —Mild- may Gazette. , Goderich Teacher Joins Army William Thompson, of Victoria Street Public School teaching staff, Goderich, has been granted leave of absence for the duration and has join­ ed the active fighting forces. He has left for Brockville to take an officers’ course in signalling. He is the .second male teacher to join up this term, H. M. Shackleton, principal of Central Public School, going with the R.C.A. F. Died in 97th Year The death of Mrs. William Wardell, 97, oldest resident of Huron Town­ ship took place at her home after a prolonged illness and removed a pion­ eer of this district. Of United Empire Loyalist stock, Mrs. Wardell was born in 'Belleville. In 1845 the family came to Kincar­ dine where her father operated one of the first hotels, the Travelers Home. When she was 19 Maria Ross wed William Wardell and they moved to Huron Township, where she since re­ sided. Mr. Wardell died 39 jjears ago. Clinton Editor Named Chairman Mr. G. E. Hall, editor of the Clinton News-Record, was last week named chairman of the Clinton Board of Ed­ ucation. The Judgment and Court Order declaring the seats of Mr, C. G. Middleton and Mrs, L, McKinnon vacant were received and filed. Perth County Engineer Resigned Stratford, — John M. Empey, Perth County engineer and road superinten­ dent for the past 23 years, has tend­ ered his resignation to the Perth County Council because of ill health. He had been granted leave of absence earlier this year, and the resignation will become effective at the end of 1941. Mr. Empey makes his home in Mitchell. Lucknow To Vote On Education Board On January 5th, electors of the Village of Lucknow will be called upon to endorse, or otherwise, the formation of a Municipal Board of Education in Lucknow. A by-law in this regard has been given its final reading by the Village Council and is being submitted to the electors in this and two subsequent issues of the Sentinel prior to the vote being’tak­ en; The reason for establishing a Board of Education here, is not pro­ perly constituted, and has not been, since the local school became a High School. With both the Public and High School under one roof,- there must either be a Board of Education with purisdiction over both schools or two separate school boards.— Lucknow Sentinel. ■time to be thinking of what done to make the Christmas less strenuous and more en- We know it is difficult for It is can be holiday joyable, many housewives to get into the spirit of Christmas. It is well to reflect, how­ ever, that the days will pass with rapid strides, Raisin Steamed Pudding (Serves 10 to 12) One half cup seeded raisins, 1 cup seedless raisins, ¥2 cup cut citron, ¥2 cup diced candied cherries, % cup shortening, % cup grantulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon mace, ¥i teaspoon cloves, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¥2 teaspoon lemon extract, 2 eggs, % cup apple cider or other'fruit j-uice, 1 cup sifted white allpurpose flour, ¥2 teaspoon soda, ¥2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup whole wheat flour, % cup coarsely chopped walnut meats, Rinse raisins, drain and dry on a towel. Rinse citron and cherries and dry on a towel before cutting. Cream shortening, sugar, spices and flavoring together. Add beaten eggs and mix. Add cider and white flour sifted with soda and salt and mix. Add whole wheat flour and beat. Add fruits and nuts and stir^until well blended. Pour into a mould or other con­ tainer of approximately 1% quart cap­ acity. Cover and steam about 1% hours. Test with sterilized straw or cake tester before removing from steamer, as cooking time will depend somewhate on depth of pudding in mold. v Pudding will require less steaming in smaller molds. Serve with Apricot- Hard Sauce. Apricot Hard Sauce (About 2 pints) Three-fourths cup pulp-and-juice ap­ ricot nectar, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, ¥a teaspoon salt, ¥2 cup butter, 4 cups confec­ tioner’s sugar, 1 egg white. Blend nectar, lemon juice, corn­ starch and salt thoroughly. Cook until very thick, stirring continuously. Cool without chilling. Cream butter, stir in sugar slowly, alternately with slightly beaten egg white. Fold in cooled nec­ tar mixture. Serve over steamed or other heavy puddings. White Fruit Cake cup shortening z cups sugar cups cake flour teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons baking powder 5 1 y2 iU 3 % % % FOR A MILD, COOL, SMOKE Thousands of householders who have already changed to 'blue coal* have no coal worries this winter. They are sure of steady economical heating ««*■ uniform warmth and comfort »»« AIL WINTER LONG. • L«t ahow you how «a»y It Is to ehang* to *Mm« coal’* Phone u» today. MacLEAN LUMBER & COAL CO. PHONE 64W coal, THE COAL YOU CAN DEPEND ON egg whities cup water, teaspoon orange or almbnd ex­ tract cup candied cherries, sliced cup candied pineapple ,cut up 1 tablespoon candied orange peel % teaspoon vanilla extract Method: Cream shortening, add sugar slowly and keep creaming until light in color. Sift flour, salt and bak­ ing powder, and add alternately with mixed liquids. When well mixed, add slightly floured fruits; lastly fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Turn mix­ ture into paper-lined pans and bake for 50 minutes in moderate 'oven (350 degrees F.). English Plum Pudding One pound very finely chopped suet, 1 pound seeded raisins, 1 pound cur­ rants, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cin­ namon, % teaspoon cloves, % tea­ spoon allspice, % teaspoon nutmeg, 1 pint sweet milk. Add enough flour to make quite stiff. Tie in pudding cloth and boil briskly for 3 hours. Put plate under pudding in kettle. Home Made Mince Meat Two pounds cold meat, beef; 6 pounds apples or more, % pound suet, 1 pound currants, 2 pounds raisins, ¥2 pound citron and peels of all kind, 2 pounds sugar, 1 pint broth meat was boiled in, 1 pint molasses, teaspoons cloves, cinnamon, mace and nutmeg, % teaspoon pepper, 3 table­ spoons salt, juice and rind of lemon. Thin it with cider. Cook slow for about 1 hour. Suet Pudding ' One-half cup jam, 1 cup suet, ¥2 cup brown sugar, ¥2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon soda, IV2 cups flour, 1 clip sour milk. Mix dry ingredients, then add milk and jam. Then steam 3 hrs. Cranberry Jelly Two pounds (2 quarts) ripe Cran­ berries, 4 cups water, 5¥i cups granu­ lated sugar, cup commercial pectin. Put Water and cranberries in a large Saucepan and bring to the boiling point. Cover and simmer* ten minutes. Rub through a strainer. There should be 7% cups pulp and juice. Add water if necessary. Combine sugar and fruit and bting quickly to the boiling point, stirring constantly. The mixture must boil hard. Begin to count the time when .hard boiling begins and boil hard, stirring constantly for one min­ ute. Remove from fire and stir in pec,- tin. Skim and pour at once into stef* ilfeed glasses. Steam Fruit Cake Four eggs, 1 cup of butter, 1 cup of sugar, % cup of molasses, % cup of coffee, steeped, I pound of raisihs, 1 pound of currants, pound of shelled walnuts, U pound mixed peels, U pound pitted dates, 1 teaspoon of sev­ eral kinds of spices, 1 teaspoon of From 35c to $10.75 w Buy Here and Receive War Saving Coupons Help By Saving. You Can Get What You Want at Right Prices When you need Xmas Tree Sets, Bulbs, New Sockets, Xmas Tree and Xmas Orna­ ments call at our store. < Wagons, Tricycles, Sleighs, Etc. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Toys of various types. See them to appreciate them. Only Quality Goods A goodly supply of Electric Wash ers, Toasters, Irons, Grills, Coffee Percolators, Etc. Headquarters for Frigidaire. We will appreciate you calling to look over our stock. We will be Open Evenings, from Thursday, December 18th, on. DO NOT FORGET TO ASK FOR YOUR WAR SAVING COUPON. Donald Rae & Son Coal &' Hardware Phone 27 F/ baking soda, 1 glass of wine, flour as finish off in the oven. Double the rec- much as required. Steam for 2^ hrs., ipe for’ large cake. Brandy Sauce One tablespoon flour; 1 tablespoon melted butter; % cup hot water; % cup sugar; pinch of salt; 2 table­ spoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons grandy. Blend flour and butter together and add the hot water, sugar and salt Cook until transparent. Just before removing from fire, add the lemon juice and brandy. Serve hot steamed puddings. Dark Fruit, Cake (Of Unusual Flavor) 1 cup butter % cup granulated sugar 4 eggs 1 pound cleaned currants l¥s pounds raisins Va pound mixed peel ¥2 pound almonds ¥i pound glace cherries % pound candied pineapple U pound shredded cocoanut ¥2 cup maple syrup or honey ¥2 cUp coffee, grape juice or other liquid teaspoon each of vanilla, lemr on, almond and rosewater ex­ tracts cups of bread flour, or 2¥i cups cake or pastry flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 ■ ” ' 1 1 * 2 over teaspoon cinnamon teaspoon mace A little grated nutmeg teaspoon salt teaspoon soda dissolved in a teaspoon of warm water Mix the cake as directed. The soda is added after the flout and before the fruit The maple syrup is added to the butter and sugar-after the eggs, Bake in a slow oven (250 to 275 degrees F.) for £ to 3% hours. Cocoanut Gems Two cups flour, 1 dessertspoon corn starch, 4 . heaping teaspoon shorten­ ing, % cup icing sugar, 1 tablespoon honey, ¥2 cup cocoanut, % cup milk, 2 eggs, ¥2 teaspoon • salt, % teaspoon baking powder, ¥2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat sugar and shortening, add eggs, honey, milk and vanilla, add cocbanut. mix salt, baking powder, corn starch and flour. Drop on greased pan, bake in moderate oven. % y2 Warns of Most Rigorous Measures Faris,—Lt.-Gem Ernest yon Schautti-" burg1, German military commahdant of Paris, threatened the entire populatiofl of Paris, with ‘'the most rigorous of reprisal measures” if they fail to de­ liver within one week the persons guilty of the recent attacks on Ger­ man soldiers. The order was issued after an attack in which a German medical corps officer was shot. Approve Churchill’s Mobilization Plan London, -— The House of Com­ mons approved Prime Minister Churchill’s plan for maximum mobil­ ization of of 326 to insurgent called for amendment which also would have men and women by a vote 10, after putting down an Labor amendment which conscription of wealth. The nationalized many industries was bea­ ten, 336 to 40. Small Girl- (seeing bagpiper for the first time), “Daddy, can’t you stop that man? He is squeezing something under his arm, and he must ge hurt­ ing it—listen to the terrible noise it is making.” ♦ ♦ ♦ * ♦ Extremely Difficult “Isn’t is hard to keep - a budget straight?” wailed Mrs. Tompkins. “My dear, it’s terrible,” confided Mrs. Smithkins. “This month I had to put in four mistakes to make mine balance.” TRUTH The truth is% we’re up against the biggest rush of Long Distance Christmas calls we’ve ever had. Even with hundreds of extra people on duty Christinas Eve and ChristmasDay, we won’t be able to meet all demands. and CONSEQUENCES The consequences are hound to he delays and disappointments* We’re ’sorry. We hope you’ll understand and accept them —in the spirit of Christmas. mt _ . i .................. LWM* & W6i. . Thank you, very much.