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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-02-08, Page 8 Page .8 Times-Advocate, February L. 1973 . . . FOC.t$ 'FonciQs. By- Susan 74 &dewed 1110 Or Valentine sweethearts mark anniversaries op Vac Pack BACON ENDS Libbys SPAGHETTI 19,,Z 3/88t V\elr`i King Bold Laundry DETERGENT 1.75 IVORY LIQUID 32 oz. Nabisco SHREDDED WHEAT 15 oz. 43t Fresh BEEF LIVER, HEARTS or TONGUES lb 69‘ 894 RODUCE Phone 235-0212 The SAVINGS Burns Bulk, Farm Style SAUSAGE ,b.,59' Burns Peter Piper WIENERS 1 lb. Vac Packb. 59 Ciiinfitipoi. ROLLS na. Coleman 's r SKED.PICNICS 113° Puritan BEEF or IRISH STEW Monarch Sponge PUDDINGS 9 oz. 4/$1 Lucas Arthur P OL ISH SAUSAGE BOLOGNA ns r d79` b 79' lb 47' Ontario No. 1 POTATOES 10 lb. 69‘ Florida Temple ORANGES 125's doz,5 9t Florida 24's CELERY STALKS 39( Ontario No. 1 CARROTS 2 lb. bag 23t Produce of U.S.A. NEW CABBAGE 2 lb. 294 Kraft MIRACLE WHIP FROZEN FOOD Highliner OCEAN PERCH 14 oz. 0 P OPEN FRIDAY NITES 'TIL NINE Individual Pack Kraft Liquid HONEY 32 oz. 1.25 McCormicks SODAS lb. 454 If it was possible to take a poll among people, asking them to describe today's society in one word, I suspect that one of the words which would recur over and over is "liberated". That word comes up again and again in discussions of just about ' any sort. The most obvious example which comes to mind is the liberated woman, Women's lib has become an everyday phrase in our language and you can't leaf through any newspaper or magazine without seeing at least one example of it. Women's fashions are liberated, Girdles and corsets as they were once known have practically disap- peared. The "truly liberated" woman has even disposed of her bra, (sometimes, I think, much to the detriment of the women in- volved.) Then, of course, women have been liberated into what once was the male dominated world of business and jobs. Women can be truck drivers, sanitary engineers, mailmen (or should it be mailwomen? Somehow, it just doesn't have the same ring to it) Nevertheless, if this is some girl's idea of liberation, let her go to it. It reminds me of that old joke, why are hurricanes always named after girls? The obvious answer is to say, have you ever heard of a himmicane. It's sort of corny, but it is also a bit of women's lib in reverse. Speaking of which, I hear now that there are even male liberation groups. I'm just not sure, though, what it is they want to be liberated from. Some people would say that today's moral standards are liberated. Other people have other ways of saying it, but it all points toward the same thing. Even our travel habits are "liberated". More people can travel more places, faster and oftener, then they were ever able to do before. Having grown up and been initiated into this world of mass liberation, I used to think that all things were the same. How awful it would have been to live in an age which wasn't liberated. Especially with a job like mine, I thought that working on one of those old-time newspapers, with all the restrictions that the times imposed, would have been terrible. How wrong I was. . Since coining to the Times- Advocate, I have had several opportunities to look through old copies of the paper, and some of the articles I have found would never find their way into a modern newspaper. Take this one for example from the February 1, 1900 edition of the Exeter Times: "We regret to note that J.G. Jones has made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors. Mr. Jones last fall engaged extensively in the apple business, and on account of the fruit not keeping as it usually does, he lost heavily, in some cases not realizing the cost of the bare barrel. Mr. Jones loss is up in the thousands". Can you imagine the anger of a local businessmen, if he was forced into bankruptcy and had all the details of his finances revealed to the world. Or how about this one from the same issue? "The Royal Tern- piers of Temperance gave an entertainment in Gidley's Opera House on Wednesday evening last. Principal Boyd of the Public School delivered a carefully prepared address on "Our Boys and Our Saloons", in which he deplored the evil influences tending to pervert Exeter's coming men". As far as today's liberated travel goes, cast your eye on this item which came out of the Centralia News in February, 1900; "Our Centralia War Correspondent was at the front last Monday. He was doing some scouting in London preparatory to an engagement." In spite of the several inquiries, I was not able to find out what war was going on at the time, or whether the writer meant London, Ontario, or London, England. But not even the old-time newspaper reports have anything on the advertising; very little mincing of words there! And they used just as many gimmicks to attract people's attention then as modern advertisers do. What would your reaction be, for example, if you saw this advertisement from Doupe's Store, Kirkton in 1889? "Who painted the Devil black? - When were the contract let, and who got the job? It is too dark a question for you to solve; leave it to dudes and nincompoops and come to our great CLEARING SALE and you will be astonished, and you cannot help but be delighted at the red hot bargains and milk- white treatment that you will The Huron County Health Unit has started a special screening program for preschool children. The test is designed to find specific areas where a child may need extra encouragement and guidance. It is not an intelligence test. The child is asked to perform various tasks. The tasks vary according to age. In some cases, the nurse will ask the mother questions such as: "Does he wash and dry his hands?" Perhaps the child may be asked if he can kick a ball forward. The hope is that with such a screening test, guidance can be given to the parents. Perhaps the parents should read to the child more so that the child will be able to understand meanings of words. Perhaps the child needs toys that use his fingers, perhaps the preschooler needs to spend some time away from his mother to prepare him for school. The test itself takes about twenty minutes. These tests are carried out at each Child Health Clinic and appointments should be made to avoid endless waiting. If you are interested in having your child screened or for any information, please call the Huron County Health Unit at' the following numbers: receive at Doupe's Store," Some of the ads, especially those for patent medicines are really funny, like this one:"Our Mothers, Wives and Daughters, thousands of them suffer from nervousness and general debility. PAINE'S CELERY COMPOUND strengthens and tones the system, It purifies the blood and gives perfect digestion. It brightens the eyes and gives a clear and soft complexion." Oh, for a product today that would cure all these things. Or what about this cure-all for men: "Woods Phosphodine, the great English Remedy. Sold and recommended by all druggists in Canada. Only reliable medicine discovered. Six packages guaranteed to cure all forms of sexual weakness, all effects of abuse or excess, mental worry, excessive use of tobacco, opium or stimulants. One package will please, six will cure." So who is to say the days gone- by were any less liberated than today. In this field, at least, if liberation means being for- thright, then these old clippings certainly fit. Maybe those really were the good old days of journalism. + + + Next Wednesday is Valentine's Day, one of the less important holidays officially, but one of the biggest in stature. So Happy Valentine's Day. And for something special, tell some-one they are loved. Goderich - 524-8301 Clinton - 482-9661 Exeter - 235-1014 Brussels - 887-9331 Wingham - 357-2264 Seaforth - 527-1243 These screenings will take place in Exeter from 9:30 to 11:30 am., February 12 and February 26. Senior citizens hold meeting The Senior Citizens, held their annual meeting at the Legion Hall Tuesday with all officers returned for another year, Following an hour of cards, a program was presented with Bob Heywood as master of ceremonies. Marlene Glanville and Murray Heywood both gave solos, with guitar accompaniment. The remainder of the program was country and western music provided by Bob, Dan and Murray Heywood, Norval Reid, Roy Cooper and Glen Hodgins. Lunch, including a birthday cake, was served by the Rebekahs. H uronview news Special music for the Clinton Christian Reformed song service on Sunday evening was provided by Robert and Ann VanDerEnde, who sang duet numbers. Aire VanDerEnde led the service, which included the singing of several of the residents' favourites, with Rev, Buekema in charge of devotions. A group of ladies from the Wesley Willis Church, Clinton, along with other friends, held a party in the North Wing dining room on Wednesday afternoon, honouring Miss Mae Davies on her 90th birthday. Mrs. Lawrence Edgar, Atwood arranged a musical program for family night. Rev, Thomas in- troduced the numbers and gave a reading entitled "Albert and The Lion." Mrs. Edgar provided the piano accompaniment for the evening, which included dance numbers by Colleen Edgar, violin selections by Lawrence Edgar, Viggo and Paul Sorenson. Viggo Sorenson, who is a native The way Valentine's Day is a day which lends itself to sweet treatment. This year why not do something extra nice for your family or sweetheart by serving a romantic dessert made with strawberries from your freezer of your grocer's frozen food case! Strawberries are frozen with either dry sugar or a sugar syrup which helps retain flavor and appearance. Strawberries which are frozen commercially must state on the label the amount of sugar added as percentage of syrup or as dry sugar. They are packed whole or sliced in 15- ounce or two pound packages. Most frozen strawberries are sold by grade in Canada as Canada Fancy or Canada Choice. For optimum flavor, ap- pearance and texture, thaw frozen strawberries just before serving, turning the unopened container several times to distribute the syrup evenly. Strawberries are better with a few ice crystals remaining, rather than completely thawed, A 15-ounce container will thaw in about six hours in the refrigerator, in three hours at room temperature and in about one hour under cold running water. Freshly thawed strawberries can be used in the same way as fresh, sweetened berries. Served over puddings or ice cream, cake or shortcake, or in combination with other fruit, they bring a welcome taste of spring to blustery February days. A Valentine dessert for someone special should look delectable and taste delicious, The home economists, Agriculture Canada, have created such a dessert by com- bining frozen strawberries, yogurt and cream. The luscious velvety filling is poured into a rich chocolate crumb crust and the pie is chilled or frozen, You can prepare "Strawberry Yogurt Pie" the day before so you'll have . more time to spend with your loved ones. Strawberry yogurt pie Chocolate Crumb Crust 1/2 pound chocolate-filled chocolate sandwich cookies 2 tbls. melted butter Crush cookies in blender or cut in quarters and crush. Add butter. Pat into well greased 9-inch pie plate.. Chill. Strawberry filling 1 15-ounce package frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed 1/2 envelope gelatin 1/4 cup syrup from strawberries 3/4 cup natural yogurt '/z pint (11/4 cups) whipping cream 1/4 cup sugar Whipped cream Take out 1/4 cup syrup. Soak gelatin in syrup 5 minutes, then heat to dissolve. Add to strawberries and stir in yogurt. Cool until mixture begins to set. of Denmark, played several Danish selections and his son, Paul, entertained with a number of vocal solos, accompanying himself with an electric guitar, Whip cream with sugar and fold into strawberry mixture. Pour into chocolate crust. Chill for several hours OR freeze until Valentine's Day '73 will be especially meaningful for two Usborne Township couples. On February 14, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johns, RR 1, Woodham will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary while their son Gordon and his wife Evelyn will be marking the 25th anniversary of their marriage the same day. Both couples say the weatherman was at his worst when they were married, When the senior Johns' were married on Valentine's Day in 1923, they had trouble getting through the snowbanks to their new home, Mr, Johns says they also en- countered problems getting back from their son's wedding in 1948, • • • firm. Serve frozen or thawed. Garnish with whipped cream if desired, May be stored 1 week in freezer. 6 to 8 servings. also due to heavy snowfalls. They made the last part of the trip by sleigh, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johns were married at the Centralia UnitedChurch parsonage by Rev. Arthur Sinclair. Mrs. Johns is the former Beatrice Biggs of Komoka. Mr. and Mrs. Johns farmed until three years ago on the farm now operated by their son Nor- man. They reside on the same property at Lot A, Concession 10 of Usborne township. Their other children are Gordon, RR 6, St. Ma'rys; Mrs, Howard (Marjorie) Hodge, Ripley; Mrs, Ford (Kathleen) Stark, St. Marys and Mrs, Ben (Marie) Fisher, Exeter. They have 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Johns were married at St. Marys February 14, 1948 by Rev, W.E. Aldworth. Mrs, Johns was the former Evelyn Conard of St. Marys, Her mother Mrs. Elsie Conard presently resides in Woodstock. The younger Johns couple have four children. They are Larry, Chatham; Mrs. Paul (Linda) Wallace, Granton and Alec and Arlene at home. A double celebration will be held Saturday, February 17 at the Exeter Legion hall. In the af- ternoon an Open House for Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Johns will be held while a dance honouring Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Johns will be held in the evening, dove 8'0 eea The Times-Advocate would like to congratulate two members of the Over 80 Club this week. Best wishes go out to: Mrs. Rose Isaac, Greenway, 82, February 9, 1973. Mrs. Elizabeth Volland, Hensall, 90, February 7, 1973. Ansley Neil, Exeter, 89, February 9, 1973. (for past month, a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, Lon- don.) FOUR SWEETHEARTS — Valentine's Day next Wednesday will mark the wedding anniversaries of the two couples shown above. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johns at the front will celebrate their 50th anniversary while their son Gordon and his wife Evelyn at the back mark their 25th anniversary. T-A photo, Recipe corner TOWELS SU PER . 3-DAYS ONLY! 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Because of the prevalance of in- fluenza in the community, the Home Physician believes it is in the best interests of the residents of Huronview to close the Home to visitors for the present time. . The ban will be lifted as soon as circumstances permit. Your cooperation will be ap- preciated. Chester A, Archibald Administrator HURONVIEW to a man's heart x.