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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1948-1-7, Page 3Is Your Child - A Slow Reader? The child who reads slowly or with any difficulty needs special help, but his teacher, because of her heavy schedule, may not have time to give hint extra attention. Our son, writes A.B.R. in the Christian Science Monitor, while in the second grade, was a rather slow and sometimes inaccurate reader, and when I had the op- portunity to substitute for his teacher for awhile 1 learned the reason for it. Thet,room of 48 children had been divided into three groups, ' called the Fairies, who were the best readers, the Brownies, fairly good, and the Bunnies, who were poor reader's. He belonged to the Brownie group, With 48 Children, The children read their stories silently, then each group met hfor oral reading, In the Fairy group each child read a page or two aloud. The Brownies averaged one to three paragraphs apiece, and the Bunnies each stumblingly read aloud a few sentences. Reading classes were held twice a day and the children also read directions in their workbooks and on the blacicboard, but with 48 children one teacher could devote little time to individual needs, Feeling sure that other parents would like to know the situation, I wrote notes to the parents of all the slow readers suggesting that they have their children read aloud from their school readers each evening, while someone listened patiently and gave en- couragement. It was also suggest- ed that their interest could be stimulated by having thein read signs, easy poems, hymns, psalms, advertisements and labels ea p e- ducts about the home, -so that they would begin to see that reading is a useful accomplishment, giving confidence and pleasure. The parents seemed grateful for the suggestions and began to help their children. I also gave our son extra help at hone. When the reg- ular teacher returned after a three weeks' absence site remarked upon the great improvement in the read- ing classes. Too Mvch to Do Sometimes when a child is hav- ing reading difficulties parents are inclined to blame the new method of teaching reading. In the better schools the methods are usually well tested, but the teacher may have too much to do. Until the problem of staffing the schools adequately has been solved it may be necessary to help some chil- dren at hone, because reading is a tool that every child needs to master in order to proceed with his school work in confidence. It does not require any special t:aining to listen to a child read and help him with difficult words. The important thing is to give hint a daily practice period and en- couragement. Won't Give Up — Called the youngest child ever to toaster the use of crutches, 2 -year-old Patricia Coniglio looks for- ward to discarding them. Born with one ghort leg, she respon- ded so well to treatment that she will soon be ready for an appliance to eliminate crutches entirely. And when she is four an operation is planned which will let her walk like any other child. Nail Polish Tips Clear nail polish is one commo- dity which has been put to scads of uses never dreamed of orgin- aily by its manufacturers. It is used for lacquering metal jewelry to preserve its shine, stopping runs in Bose , and so forth One of the trickiest uses to which it has yet been put was thought up by clothing specialists. When shoe laces lose their tips, as they so often do in ehildren's shoes, twist the ends, clip in clear nail polish and allow to dry. This same process can .be em- ployed for snaking a 'stiff tip for cord or thread 'when stringing beads. Early in 1948 pure aluminum foil, made in Canada, will be for sale in 10 -inch widths in Canadian Stores. Its uses are many and varied. Paint brushes can be cleaned and wrapped in the airtight foil to keep them soft and flexible; for lunches or pic- nics it keeps sandwiches fresh and soft drinks cool. Packaging is easy, as no string or fasteners are needed. Blooms Indoors the Year Round There is a way, I have found, to have beauty in my kitchen and living rooms the whole year through, writes G.A.S. in the Christian Science Monitor. Autumn leave,: and late fall flowers, carry me well through Octo- ber. By November the small root- lings of myrtle and late petunias from the garden have grown and are blooming. December is taken care of with outdoor greenagc of cedar and ever- , greens. Also the pepper plants I started last spring are really thriv- ing and add a touch of gaiety as the holidays draw near. At Christmas an additional bit of glamour is given by thennual poinsettia r a po seta font the green -house, New slips from my old fnschia and geraniums should be blooming in January and February and these • are backed up by the colorful be- gonias. In March I start forcing beauty for my rooms. Brandies from the trimming of the cherry and apple trees are brought in, placed in water in large, open-mouthed jars and given a good strong light each day. We watch the wonderful transfor- mation and soon the branches are a bower of fragrant bloom. Spring has been brought indoors a few weeks ahead of time. * * * When the honeysuclde vines are trimnied in the early spring, I care- fully save each branch and force them in a sunny window for early beauty indoors. We have been thrill- ed to have our rooms filled with the scent of honeysuckle weeks before the bushes were more than turning green outside. The dark green foli- age of tine honeysuclde keeps well for weeks indoors and is a delightful floral piece when combined with roses or columbine. From here on the summer garden flowers and roses supply all our moral needs and they are gorgeous and beautiful throughout the waren ' summer months. CHRONICUS OF GINGER FARM By Gwendoline It may have been coincidence or it may be that the Federal Government has a perverted sense of humour, anyway a few weeks before Christ- mas there was a great amount of registered mail awaiting farinas at the various post offices throughout this county. It would be interesting to tonic how many farmers—or their wives—. made a special trip down town to picit up this unexpected registered mail—and after they had signed for it, and after it had been handed through the wicket, what did they find? Income Tax papers, no less! Oh, brother! Think of the headaches they would bring! All in the middle of Christmas pre- parations; slap -bang at turkey and goose piecing time, and when every- one was olmost too tired to think straight—along comes that reminder from the Government that when the poultry is ready for market they want a share of the picking. But that isn't the worst headache. The real trouble lies in the fact that so few farmers keep any books at all —morc's the pity. And just to look at those income tax forms gets most of us bewildered. And to have to deal with them when we are tired ... * * * Of course we have ourselves to blame—but why? Because for so nary years farmers couldn't even make ends meet so that income tax, they felt, was one thing that did not concern them at all. The govern-' ment knew this and left them to sink or swim according to their ability. But during the war, and for some time after it, farmers were doing better; they were able to catch up on their debts and to enjoy some of the privileges customary to their city cousins. Daring the war the govern- ment let well alone—it was more con- cerned in keeping the farms pro- ducing than in collecting income tax. But now it's a different story. The Department of National Revenue knows there are some farmers who ■ I W HORIZONTAL VERTICAL 1 Pictured U. S. 1 Hydrophobia governor, 2 Shield bearing 3 Honey maker 11 Worries 4 Electrical terra 12 Oleum (ab.) 5 Trip 13 Disrobed 6 Palm leaf 15 Competent 7 Pound (ab.) 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For 1947 that, too, may be largely gucsswerk unless there are records to go by, but this is the begin- ning of another year and it is not too late to make a real effort towards keeping accounts for 1948. That is one new year's resolution we should make—and keep. * * * The Department of Agriculture, most of the banks, and the Hydro Electric Commission all have little booklets published, free for the ask- ing, and, if followed, give a clear and concise picture of farm finances. They are not intended for day by day bookkeeping but rather for monthly summaries and deal only with ex- penditure that is allowable on income tax returns. Of course to be able to make these summaries, daily or weekly accounts are also necessary— and for that purpose the little black notebook that so many farmers carry around in their insde pocket does very well! Fifty cents worth of black wire or a bottle of medicine for a sick cow doesn't amount to much at the time but such items added up over a twelve-month period can make all the difference on the expense side of a farm account book. And yet how often they are forgotten. * * * One person should be responsible for summarising accounts but every- one who does any shopping should kinow what he or she spent insofar as farm expenditure is concerned, otherwise how can any record be preperly kept? But remember, sisters, this doesn't apply to what we womenfolk spend on the house, the table or on cloth- ing1 The government isn't the least concerned with our personal expenses. But remember this also — all such expenditure must come front net lneoine — that is what is left from farm income after expenditure is de- ducted. And since a married man is allowed only $1200 intaxable income it doesn't leave much margin in which to play arotntd. As You Wish Fastidious Customer: "But I always like to see my bacon lean:" Assistant: "Certainly, madam. Backwards or forwards?" LITTLE REGGiE YOU iMUST PRACTICIT AT LEAST TWO HOURS TABLE TALKS Two New Breads Orange Honey Bread 2 tablespoons shortening 1 cup honey* 1 egg 2 cups sifted enriched flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon soda 3,4 cup sour milk or buttermilk 1 cup rolled oats (quick or regular, uncooked) 1 tablespoon grated orange rind M cup chopped nutmeats 54 cup seedless raisins Cream shortening: gradually add honey, creaming thoroughly. Add egg and beat until light and fluffy. Sift together flour, salt and soda and add to creamed mixtured alter- nately with the milk. Add rolled oats, grated orange rind, chopped nutmeats and seedless raisins, stir- ring only enough to combine. Bake in a greased paper lined bread pan (414 x 8M inches) in a moderate oven. Cool thoroughly before slic- ing. *Corn syrup may be substituted for the honey, Chicken Corn Bread 2 tablespoons chicken fat or other fat 1 to 2 cups diced cooked chicken or turkey* 94 cup corn meal 134 cups sifted enriched flour r/4 cup sugar (optional) M teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 beaten egg 34 cup milk 1 tablespoon minced parsley cup melted fat Melt the two tablespoons fat in a x 11 inch baking pan. Spread chicken evenly over the bottoms of this pan. Sift ingredients into bowl. Add egg, milk parsley, stirring lightly; fold in the 54 cup smelted fat. Pour batter over chicken, spreading evenly. Bake in a hot oven (425 dg. F.) 20 to 25 minutes. Invert on platter. Garnish with parsley and pimiento. Serve im- mediately with chicken or giblet gravy. *Tuna fish, salmon or canted tuna cheon meat may be used. Serve with seasoned cream sauce, Rubber Gloves After yon have worn rubber gloves doing various household chores your hands may swell or per• spire from the exercise. The gloves ,are then often ]card to roll off, A quick, simple way to loosen one without damaging the rubber in any way is to hold the hand un- der the cold water faucet and let the water run under the glove cuff into the palm of the hand. This im- mediately shrinks the hands and loosens the glove. It is then easy to turn back over the hand and slip off, Once re- moved, hold the glove up to drain the water out But it is better to wait until it is dry to turn the glove back to its normal shape. I WAVE AN EAP. FOR FINE MUSIC... WO 15 FLAYING? 7 r n TEEN -TOWN TOPICS By BARRY MURKAA? We have netrr been told that we are greedy just that ue like a lot. Well, I'm awfully sorry if I'm greedy. Especial- ly when 1 run into something like this: A small bay we know, of about 8 years found a brand new pair of skates under his t'hristmas t r e c. I-fe. was so happy le almost bawled. 1!e wanted those skates in the worst tray, but he didn't believe there was a chance in the world of getting them. Ills family were very, ter)• poor—that was the reason he didn't hope to have a new pair of skates. The day after Christ- mas he went down to the local pond with a gang of kids. One of the group was struggling along with an old broken hockey stick, He had no skates. When questioned about it, he admitted that his folks had no money for such things for him. Well, the first poor boy put on the new skates; he flew around the ice three or four times, then went and took them off. He handed then to the second poor boy whose eyes nearly bulged out of his head. "What's the idea?", he asked. The . first boy turned his lack, and biting his Jip to hold back the tears and trying to swallow the lump in his throat, he replied, '.Aw, I hate skatin' ", And off home he went. And a fathead like me has the gall to complain because the oranges in my stockng were not as large as last year's. Now Ain't That Ducky? It was with a great deal of as- tonishment that we read recently that the Liquors Control Board was ar- ranging to have their t:umerous out- lets remain open evenings for the Christmas and New Year's holidays. So again we say, now ain't that just too ducky for words? I wonder how many of those holiday deaths could be traced to drunken drivers? We'll probably never know. But this very minute many people arc suffer- ing the tortures of having loved ones suddenly taken from them, and maty of them in the cruelest manner. If only we could say whatwe felt like ke sating, there wouldn't be a politician in Canada that wouldn't be suffering from scorched ears. The New Year Last year I decided not to stake any new resolutions and, as a result, I didn't break any. It's to be the same thing this year. However we have plans that we hope to carry out. For example: Some time ago we told you of a surprise we had for you. We still have, and hope to see the little plan go through very shortly. We would also like to extend a personal invitation (by this medium) to each and everyone of you, who read this column, to write a newsy letter to Teen -Town Topics. Now the idea is simply this: We feel that there are a lot of interesting things happening to you and around you that would make interesting reading. If you happen to have a correspon- dent for this column in your town, you could pass along a few leads to him or her; but there are many towns where this column appears that have no T.T.T. reporters, We are anxious to hear from you and ]tope that you will Invade tis with a letter about some newsy event in your locality. Our sincere and most grateful thanks to the many kind friends who sent cards at Christmas. They were swell. 011 yes, and a great big thanks to the friend who gave us two dozen peppermint candy canes. Some we ate, some we used to decorate the tree and some we broke -when we pulled the tree over trying to plug in the lights. Quiet please! We know what you are thinking. Once again— thanks a million, everyone. Keep Poinsettias For Next Christmas Christmas poinsettias may be saved after the "flowers" have died and, with a little care, will bloom the following Winter. The with- ered ithered "flowers" are cut off and the amount of water reduced. From the first of February until May the plants are not watered, In May, when the weather is • - settled and all danger of frost is past, the poinsettias are pruned back hard and repotted in a mix- ture of loamy soil, sand and a very little bonemeal, and placed in a shady place for the summer. They are pruned again before the first of August, if too much growth is made. The cuttings, too, may be plant- ed, as they often root easily if kept moist and will make blooming -size plants in a short time. Add a little salt to the first water in which spinach is washed. It will not have to he washed nearly so many times. MOST MOTHERS DO THIS CfBaby Has A CoId AT BEDTIME rub WORKS FOR BOORS throat, chest, beck while child sleeps. with VapoRub. Re• often by morning lief -bringing action most distress of starts right away.., the cold is eased. Best-known home remedy you can use to relieve distress of children's colds is comforting Vicks VapoRub. Even while you rub it on, VapoRub starts to workto ease distress ...and it keeps onworiting during the night. No wonder most mothers do this when aVICKS coldstrikes. Tonight,try VAPORUB WHEN VISITING TORONTO MAKE YOUR HOME AT THE CENTRAL WARW CK HOTEL Every room with bath, chewer and radio. Rates from $2,00 single. 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