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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-05-29, Page 10 (2)Page 10 Times -Advocate, May 29, 1975 Odds n Ends By ELAINE TOWNSHEND Soajli acldictd If you see your next-door neigh- bour, who is working in her garden, suddenly drop her hoe and dash into her house, don't be alarmed. It's probably time for her favourite show. Daytime TV is packed with soap operas, and some people become hooked on them. These addicts can't bear to miss one segment, although the story changes little from day to day Don't snicker, fellas. A feature in a recent TV Guide shot down the myth that soap operas are enjoyed only be women. Many men take their coffee breaks in front of television sets.Thebreaks often stretch into a half-hour or an hour. When a husband returns hone from work. he asks, "Well what happened today?" He isn't always referring to the events at home. If he couldn't watch TV that afternoon, he probably means. "What happened in my story'' Millions of people. male and female. are devoted to soap operas. They come from varied walks of life - senior citizens. college students. professors. Couple mark anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Robert Desjar- dine. of Exeter. celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Saturday, May 24. They were joined by their family for a dinner at Hook's Restaurant in London. Later. they were presented with livingroom fur- niture. given to them by their family. They also received flowers, gifts. and cor, ratulations from relatives au riends Mr. & Mrs. Whitney Coates of Exeter. had as their guests over the weekend Mrs. R. H. Doherty, Debbie and Richie of Mt. Clements, Michigan, Wilma Coates. Brad and Tom Coates of Centaalia and Mr. & Mrs. Joe Dunbar of Guelph on Monday. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Dickins, Edward St.. Exeter, and Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Davis. Saintsbury, spent the weekend in Indianapolis and attended the car races. Tree seed is a favourite food of many small mammals. judges, policemen, dentists, house. painters, garbage collectors,, artists, writers and celebrities, such as Van Cliburn, Dizzy Gillespie and Sammy Davis Jr. Soap operas aren't discussed only by homemakers over a back yard fence. They're also rehashed by mechanics in a garage and by businessmen over a conference table. Why do these people follow the dramatic serials? Invariably, they begin their explanation by saying, "1 got hooked." They watched a certain program for a few days; they became involved in the plot. although it wasn't deep. and they identified with the characters. Soon they turned into soap addicts. I once heard two of my neigh- bours discussing an affair bet- ween Jean and Joe. Jean's husband was ready to kick her out, but poor Eve. Joe's wife, still pretended she didn't suspect anything. Meanwhile, young Nancy and John were planning to elope, and the police were hot on the trail of Henry's killer. For a moment. I thought I had been missinga lot of action in our neighbourhood. Then I realized they were comparing notes on their favourite soap opera. To soap fans. the characters seem real; they love some and hate others. The viewers an- ticipate how each individual will react in a particular situation. In a sense. they share the ups and downs of life with their TV counterparts. The television programers reserve four -and -a -half hours every afternoon for soap operas. Thirteen different shows vie for the interests of millions of viewers. Some of these programs appear too dramatic. The actors and actresses wear pained ex- pressions on their faces. and few smiles are exhibited. "Is life really that bad?" I wonder. Perhaps I have a warped sense of humour, because I find the melodrama rather amusing. Am I hooked on soap operas? No' 1 watched one faithfully for awhile, but I became bored by its slow pace. Strangely, though, I still keep tabs on'it.IMy friends bring me up-to-date. If I see the show every month or so, I catch the latest marriage, divorce, accident, illness. murder trial or political scandal. In fact, it's time for that old soap opera now. Maybe I'll tune in today to see what's happening. Just this once. mind you - I'm no soap addict' $ave on Food Bills! Fresh fruits and vegetables will soon be available ... Get a freezer and stock up. Pay for your freezer on what you save on food bills. Get Yours Now Before They're All Gone t. ' m Kelviitarfor Deep Freezers 18 Cubic Foot .... '309 23 Cubic Foot .... $339 DELIVERED We Have A Complete Line of * WASHERS * DRYERS * RANGES * REFRIGERATORS * DISHWASHERS We Accept Trade -Ins WHITING'S • Warehouse Furniture and Appliances Unlimited (New and Used) • Antiques 8 Things MAIN ST. 235-1964 EXETER THIS RHUBARB CRUNCH an old-fashioned type of pudding. Rosy stalks of rhubarb are cut into pieces, delicately seasoned with cin- namon and sugar and added to an egg—sour cream combination. Part of the crumb mixture is spread into the baking dish then the rhubarb is sandwiched in between more crumbs. Recipe Box Like our first robin, rhubarb is greeted as a harbinger of spring. It holds within its bright stalks the promise of refreshing desserts. It is just what is required to coax lagging springtime appetities. • Rhubarb Pinwheel Pudding 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder '4 teaspoon salt '4 teaspoon pastry spice 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons butter ' 1 egg, beaten 2 to 3 tablespoons milk 3 cups rhubarb. '2 -inch pieces 34 to 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon butter Mix flour. baking powder. salt, spice and the 2 tablespoons sugar. Cut in the tablespoons butter until mixture resembles course crumbs. Combine egg and milk. Add to dry ingredients and mix quickly until dough forms a soft ball. Turn on to floured board and knead lightly. Roll out to a rectangle 12 x 6 inches. Mix rhubarb and remaining sugar. Arrange half the rhubarb in bottom of a greased 5 -cup baking dish. Sprinkle remaining rhubarb over dough and roll up like a jelly roll, sealing edges. Cut roll across in 1 -inch slices and place slices cut side down on rhuharb in dish. Dot with remaining butter. Bake at 400 degrees until browned (20 to 25 minutes) 6 servings. Rhubarb Bread Pudding 1 cup sugar '2 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 3 cups rhubarb, '2 to 1 -inch pieces 2 cups buttered bread cubes 2 tablespoons butter iream Combine sugar. spice and orange rind with rhubarb. Arrange layers of bread cubes and rhuharb mixture in a greased baking dish ending with bread cubes. Dot with 2 tablespoons butter. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes. Remove cover and bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Serve with cream, 6 servings. Rhubarb Crunch Crumb Mixture 2/.3 cup flour 1 1/3 cups rolled oats 1 teaspoon cinnamon 12 cup brown sugar 12 cup butter Mix flour, oats, cinnamon and brown sugar. Cut in butter until Sunset Travel Trailers Corsair (By Bendix) Travel Trailers Champion Motor Homes • SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS Graham Arthur Motors Exeter 235-1373 mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs. Pat half the mixture on bottom of 9 -inch square pan. filling 1 egg beaten 1 cup dairy sour cream 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 12 teaspoon cinnamon 3 cups rhubarb ' 2 -inch pieces Combine egg and sour cream. Mix sugar, cornstarch and cin- namon. Add sour cream mixture and blend well. Add rhubarb. Spread filling over crumb mixture. Sprinkle with remaining half of crumb mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F. until rhubarb is tender (55 to 60 minutes) Serve warm with cream or ice cream. Conduct graduation for UC Explorers A total of 17 Explorers graduated Tuesday as part of the festivities of the mother and daughter banquet, at the Exeter United Church. Those receiving the graduation Friends view bride's gifts Mrs. Thomas Van Wyck of Exeter, entertained for her daughter's trousseau on Satur- day. May 24. Her daughter, Susan, will marry Paul Rader Saturday, May 31.. Assisting Mrs. Van Wyck were the groom's mother Mrs. Irvine Rader and the bride's attendants, Debbie Riddell, Lynn Van Wyck, Tracey Van Wyck, Mrs. Cathy Pfaff and Shelley Pfaff. Mrs. Olive Rowe, the bride's maternal grandmother and Mrs. Thomas Van Wyck, the bride's paternal grandmother, poured tea and coffee for the guests. This marked the third shower for the bride-to-be. pins were Ronnalee Bogart, Brenda Brunzlow, Susan Camp- bell, Susan Crawford, Cathy Day, Lynn Dobson, Barbara Down, Sheila Eisenschink, Julie Hen- drick, Melodie Long, Leslie Peat, Donna Prout, Catherine Raymond, Kelly Tiedeman, Kathy Van Rompaey, Tracy Van Wyck and Brenna Wein. Other members who attended the third year only were Danette McLeod and Laura Overall. The pins were donated by the United Church Women. The special speaker at the banquet was Mrs. John Beaton of Centralia. Kathy Van Rompaey, Susan Correction An error was made in last week's report of the Exeter Chapter No. 222 of the Eastern Star. The paragraph should have read, "During the business of the meeting, donations were made to the Exeter Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society and to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, London chapter." MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM WEBSTER Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lamport, of Exeter, wish to announce the marriage of their daughter Barbara Jayne, to F. J. William Webster, son of Mrs. Shirley E. Webster and the late J. W. Webster of London. The wedding took place on May 3 at Centralia United Church. The couple are residing at 95 Huron St., London. Jack Doerr photo Campbell and Tracy Van Wyck participated in a singsong, while a musical number was presented by Ronnalee Bogart, Kelly Tiedeman, Cathy Day and Brenda Brunzlow. A presentation for the mission of World Development and Relief Fund was made by Lynne Dobson. 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