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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1969-07-10, Page 15• 1. • n 1 s f h :ii4;4••`.70 . h.. ,. b, 7* iii . eGded Svieaters play a timeless fashion role; in classic shapes or adapted to meet styling demands or both casual and more formal wear, the modern miss can have a sweater wardrobe . that is easy to care for and safe from such traditional enemies as Moths, mildew, matting and 'pilling, But she must follow a few simple basic rules to keep • her sweater looking as fresh and lovely as the -day she bought it. In order to get full value for dollars spent on this popular' item in your wardrobe, Consumers' Association of Ciriada stress the ,importance of - always reading the man u fa curer -'s instructions. Don't guess at the proper method or you are likely to end up wearing the consequences. If' you are fortunate enough to have the. instructions 'oil a sewn -in label, you should have no. problem, but in the event lyolit instructions are on hang tags, be sure to note any special instructions and save them for , ?future reference. If you have any doubts as to how to handle the article, ask the sales clerk if the sweater is washable or has to be Tourism dry' cleaned and have this information written on the bill of sale for your future protection. Here is some basic information on the meaning of the terms used to describe the best cleansing method for your garner& Hand washing: with a natural fibre such as wool qr mohair, Wash in warm water with soap or detergent, squeeze gently and rinse thoroughly in at'least two changes of cool or lukewarm, water to make sure you remove' all soap or detergent. If any remains in the fibres, it will dull the colors and make the sweater 'stiff.. To -dry, first roll the sweater in a towel to remove excess moisture, and thervlay it flat on a towel to dry. Machine washable: sweaters knit- with man-made fibres such as "Orlon" acrylic or DuPont nylon or "Antron" nylon, may usually be machine washed. But, even with these, there are a few things to remember if you, want them to retain- their beauty. If the garment has closings such as buttons or zippers, make sure they are done up. - Always turn study to be made Ontark's first major' inter -departmental study •for development of all aspects of tourist and outdoor recreation facilities has been undertaken by the province, it was announced today by Hod. James Auld, Minister . of Tourism and Information. , - The first part of the five-year project, designed to meet the current and future needs of visitors and residents, will analyze basic information on historic trends, leisure time use; park use, cottaging and overseas -tourist market prospects. Theconsulting firm of Kates, Peat,' Marwick and Co. has been appointed to proceed' with the first" of • a two-phase program in conjunction with the Committee on TOLdrism and Outdoor Recreation Plan. This body consists of representatives of the • Departments of Tourism and Information, Lands and Forests, _,Highways, Energy and Resources - Management, Education, Municipal Affairs, Treasury and Economics. The purpose of Phase One is to investigate the feasibility .of using the large volume , of existing information for the study. This work is to cost tsnected a5 be substantially approxini $71;000 and.,.1s-. COmpleted, by the end of this year. The Committee on Tourism and. Outdoor Recreation Plan - was formed- in 1967 under the chairmanship of Dr. Peter Klopchic, Director, Travel Research Branch, Department of Tourism and Information. •=111111.11111IMI • Eyes come just two to a customer, so take care of them properly, says The Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Don't poke or rub at them. Remove eye make-up gently and thoroughly. Keep your glasses or contact lenses scrupulously clean. If you get something in your eye, lift the upper lid gently and place it down over the lower lid. And the cardinal rule for good eye health, have a regular professional examination. the garment inside out, so that any wear caused by the machine will occur on the inside surface. Set the machine for a short cycle and for warm water -- never hot. You will, of • course, separate coloreds from whites before washing to make sure that no color bleeds into the whites. You can fumble dry but at a low setting. Many man-made fibres are helped back into shape by tumble dryilig. , Stretch sweaters; a Stretch like "Lycra" spandex hates high heat and chlorine bleach, so avoid both. "Lycra" takes to gentle tumble drying and you will find this process will bounce it back to its original shape. Because of the treatment given during manufacture, sweaters either blended or totally knit with natural fibres may range all the way from "washable" to "dry clean onlyi," Once again, the tag or label should tell you. When it comes to ironing, if you must press your 'sweater, use a cool or steam iron with a damp cloth and press inside out: . Never - hang up a knitted garment, it can sag and stretch out of shape. Store sweaters flak preferably in plastic bags to keep them fresh and clean: Hopefully in the future, manufacturers „ of quality sweaters will see fit to affix sewn -in label instructions, but until this becomes a Wide -spread practice, the consumer will have to -be on her toes when 'qundering sweaters. If you have had any problems with misleading washing instructions on sweaters, you would help by telling -us at: "Sweaters", Consumers' Association of Canada, 100* Gloucester St., Ottawa 4. WATCH ALL THOSE PROMISES;SONTHIN6 FOR NOTHINC.. 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His new book — "Ontario Scene" — ranges through the report areas and little-known villages and towns, museums, galleries, universities and the social activities of the province. It is a fascinating pot-Pourri 'of EXPORT ACHIEVEMENTS New export achievements by Ontario companies taking part in sales .mis.sions sponsored by the Department' of '11rade and Development in 1968 included tea packing machines to Japan,, road sweeper t to Britain, cigars to ,the Bahamas, FV Color converters to Germany,. and frozen pies to Australia, states the department's annual report. . — historical. backgx And, geography, anecdote an fact. And about everything he writes, Mr. Scott bas an opinion. • "Any visitor who -comes to Ontario will enjoy his visit much more if he merely accepts An the delightful things to see and do, regardless of how contradictory they appear to be, and let it go at that," the author comments., "The citizens of the province •have long since ,learned to live with their own confusion." Advising travellers to get off the highways, Mr. Scott details in his book the museums, restored pioneer villages, historic forts and early settlements. One of the few bbgks on the whole province, James Scott's "Ontario Scene" provides a wealth of • • UOMRIOR MNAltSiA0, THICIP,SD4Y441414Y 10390 14 • d . , t• , practical and entertaining infermation 'sa1t9d -by the author's good-humoured, sometinik wry, commentary. Honourable James A. C. Auld, Ontario's minister of tourism and* information, praises the book's wide-ranging rook at the travel bounties of Ontario. . "This look is designed for those who wish to forsake the super -highways and wander the backroads, woods. arid • waterways of Ontario, although it by no means overlooks the charm and excitement of our cities and resort areas. ilistOry buffs will be particularly gratified by the aufhoei.interest and love of the early age of our, province." ' Published this month by The CHAIRS RE -CANED by Mr. Harold 'Vociden McCONNELL ST., BLYTH Phone 523-9313 This Advertisement Sponsored by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind Ryerson Pets, "OnteariQ _ reflects James Solt% ;OW% feelings about -his provinc13' amuses him, exasperates makes him proud, and always makes him feel alive!' Above all, Ontario exits hint and he would like others to share in this excitement. Mr. Scott is the author of "The Settlement - of Huron County and Of Mud and 404,0* giticat40 in Torno and HalNerd VAiltereitieS, he OW* in PoetOrth and werka from there as • a PLOW counalL'In, the pOthe a CO broodeastere hp*: editor of the 'Toronto Telegoon'and was iwithi.the, Viborg raiti as Ontario, Dire(itOr, (1900,58). and National Okeotor, (1958;64 • MacEwan & MacEwan Insurance Peter S. MacEwan announces that his brother, 'Donald G. MacEwan, has joined him asa partner. The firm will now be known as MacEwan & MqcRwan Insuraece Agency. • Don has been in the insurance business for 19 years as a broker and adjuster. Ile brings , with him a solid background of experience in, the field of general insurance. on. • . •