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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-07-09, Page 3tl 11 CAR FLATTENED—John Brooks, of Wing - ham, crawled out of this wreck with only minor injuries early Saturday morning •fiAMY f -. 1+ • ,. . when his car flipped over as he was cross- ing the Lower Town bridge. The machine is considered a complete wreck.—A-T Pix. FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS Low Interest Rates Budget Tailored Terms • Experienced Fast Service VICTORIA and GREY TRUST OWEN SOUND What Women Should Know About Crystal Confusion exists in the con- sumers' mind as to the differ- ence between glass and crystal. A. R. Prouse, general sales manager of W. J. Hughes "Corn Flower" Ltd. , manufac- turers of cut glass tableware for 50 years, explains the differ- ence in the following manner in an article in Gift Buyer. 1. By the dictionary "glass" is a hard, brittle substance, NOTICE RON AND KAY RAE HAVE GIVEN UP THE SINGER DEALERSHIP LOCATED ON JOSEPHINE STREET FROM THIS DATE. For Sales, Service and Repairs — Contact I GEORGE HENDERSON at Wingham 357-3730 1 usually transparent, made by fusing together, sand, soda or potash etc., whereas "crystal" is a glass of superior clearness or a "word" denoting transpar- ent or clear glass. 2, In the trade however, the word "glass" is usually used to describe everyday glassware whereas the word "crystal" is used when referring to glassware with a lead oxide content. Therefore the only basic differ- ence is the lead oxide content. (Percentage of content differs). 3. Lead oxide is added to give glass a brilliance. When a piece of "lead glass" is cut it reflects the light, sometimes seen in varied colours. (as a diamond), 4. The "ring" can be heard in ordinary glassware as well as lead glass. The closer the ob- ject is shaped like a bell the more "ring" it gives off. Lead glass usually gives off a finer "tone" or more prolonged"ring" (according to the shape) but this would be controversial and I wouldn't advise using it as a Wingham Advance -Tithes, Thursday, July 9, 1964 - Page 3 t N W i _t +' EIGHTEEN CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS received diplomas and pins at a graduation ceremony at the Wing - ham and District Hospital Friday afternoon. A Targe crowd of friends and relatives gathered for the occasion. Front row, left to right: Doris Schenk, Wingham; Shirley Ritchie, R. R. 2, Teeswater; Helen O'Hare, Corunna; Dori Moore, Wingham; Barbara Turnbull, R. R. 2, Brussels; Donna Kittel, Alma; Wenda Gordon, R. R. 1, Gowanstown; Mildred Crich, R, R. 3, Seaforth. Back row, left to right: Margaret Menzies, Haileybury; Amelia Longman, R. R. 3, Elora; Marilyn Pace, R. R. 1, Ripley; Hilda Vanderlei, R. R. 3, Harriston; Dianne Hawton, Markdale; Marie Van Baaren, R. R. 1, Londesboro; Irene Doubledee, R. R. 1, Wroxeter; Linda Halliday, R. R. 3, Ayton; Mary Ann Southam, Wingham; Hazel Lemont, R. R. 2, Paisley. —Photo by Cantelon. method to define "crystal". Un- less you're an expert and have the "feel", the only sure meth- od is to have the piece analyz- ed. 5. All "cut glass" is not necessarily "crystal" as glass- ware, (without lead oxide con- tent), can also be hand -cut and called "cut glass". 6. Basically, (forgetting whether glass is cut or uncut) the simplest terms of reference, used before the word "crystal" came into such general use, (or misuse), was "soda glass", (denoting lower priced glass- ware) and "lead glass", (denot- ing glass with a lead oxide con- tent and usually referring to higher priced glassware). Mr. Prouse says that if you are still confused, which you probably are, go by your own instinct or intuition for the fin- er things. If the sight of an ob- ject appeals to you, buy it. It is valuable to you, as beauty comes in many forms and is seen through many eyes. Proper Care of Glass Tableware Protect your glassware by having adequate storage space. Allow space on the shelves between tumSlers or stemware so that they will not be chipped by jarring. Place glasses up- right and in rows from back to front to save reaching over pieces in the foreground. A tissue between stacked plates will prevent scratching. Table glassware is not heat resistant so don't expose it to abrupt changes of temperature. Gradually warm glasses that have had ice in them by rinsing before placing them in hot wa- ter. Never scald your glasses. Wash crystal in clean, hoc water with mild soap. A rubber mat in the bottom of the dish pan is a good rule and never crowd it. Wash a few pieces at a time. Rinse in clean hot water. A few drops of ammonia or blue- ing will give lustre and the glasses will air dry to a high polish. Never use ammonia if there is gold or silver decora- tion, If using a towel be sure it is lint free. Don't leave milk or fruit juice in pitchers or glasses. Rinse them in cool water before washing. For crystal vases that have deposits inside try diluted am- monia or tea leaves soaked in vinegar to remove the stain. At the Hospital Admitted to Hospital during the week: Belgrave 1, Brussels 1, Lucknow 5, Teeswater 2, Winghatrt 11, Ashfield Twp. 2, Colborne Twp. 1, Culross Twp, 4, Greenock Twp. 3, Kinloss Twp. 4, Morris Twp. 4, Turn - berry Twp. 4, E. Wawanosh Twp. 1, W, Wawanosh Twp. 2. Total - 45, HEAVENLY BIRDS RELATED TO CROW Except for three Australian species, we are told by the En- cyclopedia Americana, birds of paradise are found exclusive- ly in New Guinea and adjacent islands. Western civilization first learned of these birds when the rajah of Batjan presented three skins to Juan Sebastian del Cano, Magellan's successor on the first round -the -world voy- age. The New Guinea natives prepared the skins of the birds by first removing the feet and this led Europeans to believe that the bird had none, that it lived permanently on the wing, that the female laid her eggs on the male's back (where they incubated and hatched in flight) and the real home of the birds was in Paradise. The Americana tells us also that birds of paradise, even though they have the most beautiful and varied plumage of any living bird, are in real- ity related to the crow, Oshawa Museum Traces Ontario's Auto History MORNING al V i l NOON. 0 • Nes :•.:i; ps An automatic electric water heater gives you plenty of hot water for all your household needs ... and quick recovery when more hot water is needed .. for just a few cents a day. live betterELECTRICA[[Y Ao6e, tvtodemA 44. Wingham Public UIiIities Cii© Henry Ford wasn't old enough to vote when the first car was built in Ontario. That was in 1883 and every car buff knows that Ford didn't produce his first tin tizzy until 181)ti - a full 13 years later. It might also surprise you to know that no fewer than 85 dif- ferent automobiles - crcludittf; brands associated with fore ign tnanufacturt•rs - were created and produced in Canada be- tween 1883 and 1932, Or that almost 100 per rent of thena- tton's automotive manufactur- ers are located to this province. These and other little known facts on the history of motor czars continue to fascinate visi- tors to the (:au.ldlan Autonio- tive Museum which opened in Oshawa nearly a year ago. Some of the exhibits'are op- erable and trace car's evolu- tion from the days of carbide lamps and solid tires to ultra- modern power devices and push-button control. Reduced to its simplest terms in a dis- play on motors, front those that pushed ancient cars at little more than the parr of a trot- ting, horse, to modem power Antique and modern ear en- thusiasts rate it unique,- in North America, tor not only dots it house a superb collection ot vintage vehicles but a variety of displays which illustrate de- sign and ronslruction, part by part. plants that induce speeds ex- ceeding 125 mph. Altogether, there are some 30 antique and classic cars on view, from an 1898 Redpath to a 193 McLaughlin -Buick, the luxury car of its day. There is also a 101" Rauch and Lang Electric and a 1:124 022,000) Rolls Royce built tor General John J. Pt.rshing, Commander - in -Chief of the tt. S. armies overseas in World War 1. Among the•tasrtllatmn .calf• ., models is a 1 00 French i„rlgnot, oldest motori.xd vehicic known, with a top spct•d of mph. Steam to drive its enl*•atebelch- ed from a large copper boiler suspended altradof the sntglt !rout wheel which recltute'd to, filling every 15 minutes. A non-profit attraction op- erated by the Oshawa Chamber of ComIlmIlerce, the tiluseuttt pays special homage ro tht:Nle Laughlin family who built horse-drawn vchicks be tore horseless carriages and whose affileatiou with Buick grch titan tltr present vast GM(` complex which employs the ,;rcatc•r part of the city's labor force. This year the museum pians to add to its collection a series of full-si Me and scale models that will torecast motor tt•ttielc tre-nds, illustrate tire' tlegret• ot adtauec planning designers and engineers n?ttsi pnCsllt, alldc•111- pl1 tsr:c the faith tit t� cintt?, c titters in t:anada's ..l tttu helve tutute,