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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1943-12-23, Page 7'' 'BURS., 'DEC. `.23,' 1943 THE CLINTON NEWS RECORD `.., '1 PAGE 7 HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS CARE OF CHILDREN COOKING HEALTH Close T My Savior f uir saaaa.s By Do you know Mother, recently 'wrote an air gunner to his best 'friend "It is simply a wonderful feel - 'Mg to be away up above the clouds, where everything is so quiet and where one seems so near to God" but ]mother he continued "do not for tine moment think that God seems neraer there than when'I was on "the ground. Just shortly after that came that dreaded •message from the war office "Missing" Since then'there has been nothing heard of that young 'Christian aviator. A short time previous to that per- iod in her life the mother had been telling a friend of the wonderful talk she and her son had had and she said 'if I were to receive word that John had passed to the Great Beyond I would feel that all was well with 'halm:' Mothers antifathers have you sent 'your sons away to this terrible battle for freedom without the assurance that as far as spiritual matters are .concerned all is well with them? If you have not what a tragedy it will 'be for you! People at times say there 'will be one judgment for civilians and one for the men of the forces who are giving their lives for us. Much as we would like to believe that we can find no assurance, of it in. God's -Word..A little girl of some ten years , of age was quite unhappy about her salvation and she said to her mother,' who was a beautiful Christian be- I 'Bever. Mother I don't feel that I am saved "The mother said calling the child by name "feeling have moth- ing to do with it. You know John 3: 16 now listen to me repeating it "Fore 'God so loved Mary, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever be lieveth in Him, should not perish, but have everlasting life." The child, now grown to womanhood said "Then 1 saw it all in a flash. It is only as we believe in Jesus Christ that we can ever expect to spend Eternity with; our Saviour and with our loved. ones. What has all this to do with the Christmas Season? The reason is 'Christmas Day is the time when we: celebrate the birth of Jesus, that: babe who was born in. Bethlehem of Judaea. There is something in connection 'with the days before Christmas which brine•% a joy in many homes. Things -are different this year to what they were before the war, Prior to that fatal, war announcement families tried to get home in order to spend at least a few days with the home folk -and what a festive time there was! It was a jolly occasion when at least some members of the family made the pilgrimage to the market or soma' place else in order to procure the tree which was to be decorated anti. to to surrounded with the gifts which "bad been brought near and far. We 'PEW have often ,felt that the birthday of our Saviour was commercialized and it may be that it'was, • In !many homes the blessing was asked but we fear that in some places at least even that was forgotten. We can recall instances of where the Christmas story from God's holy Word in Luke chapter 2 was read and we could, visualize the •scene in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night "and then the story of the angel of the Lord coming to them and saying "Fear not, for, be- hold I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shalt' be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Cluist the Lord." A wonderful light shone round abort them "and suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly host praising God and saying "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace good will toward men," Are we having peace, good will to- ward men? 'After all these years the world is torn with strife, many of the best of our young men are being slain, mothers' fathers, sisters and brothers are having their hearts torn] with sorrow as they are receiving the word "Missing" "Presumed Dead"i "Prisoner of War" Oh when will it all end? At this season we look back to the time when the Prince of Peace was born and we ask ourselves the, question "Was the birth, life and death of Jesus, Christ in Vain?" In the instance of the birth of Christ we find much anxiety for Mary and Joseph, Mary's time was ap- proaching and they could find no place where they might go in order that the Saviour of the world might be born, but eventually God provid- ed a place, but that refuge was a stable, anti the first cradle of Christ was a manger. Mary and Joseph were i anxious and the shepherds were af- raid. We can recall many periods in our lives when fear played a large part but Jesus through His Word has said to us "Fear Not." . That assur-1 ante will apply to the future as well as the present, We have always been pleased that Christ was bringing great joy not to the shepherd's alone for tine angel said which shall be to all people." That includes both ,'ou and me and as we look forward to the coming Christmas season let us try to grasp, that joy. There will be much! this Christmas which would take the place of joy but Christ intended that the should have "joy" The wickedness of the world is responsible for the sor- row and strife which is ours today. We can readily visualize the joy of that air gunner as he realized that no matter what happened to him Christ was and would be with him, In order' to enjoy Christ we do not Po ish Cutlers Prepare For Battle need to be in a crowd; to love. Jestas we require 'no one but Him: We can hardly' imagine . the awe with which the shepherds listened to the singing• of the angel band. What joy there must have been in their tune! The joy, with which we spread the wonderful gospel should be just as great for us..We will lose the an. xiety of the world to the same extent aswe try to make others happy with the joy of the Christmas,Season, not only at this time but throughout every day of the year upon which we are about to enter. The birth of Jesus ushered Him in- to a world of sin, idolatory and sup. erstitution just as cruel as it is to -day Thirty-three years later that san Babe, grown to manhood died on me centre cress of Mount Calvary, in or- der that these evils, might be re- moved. Have they been removed? The chaotic condition of the world to -day answers that question. Has each one of ins done our part towards helping these things along? Truthfully we must answer "Nor" A beautiful story, which carries its own message is told of Jenny Lind, that wonderful singer. On one occa- sion she had given a concert for the poor. Following the entertainment she counted and sealed up the money preparatory to its distribution to the cause for which it was intended. A Clergyman, who saw her began to compliment her but this noted singer replied. "This is the only return I can make unto the Good Lord for the gift which He has bestowed on me. I loos upon my talent as something tor which I am accountable to God. I can repay Him only by serving the poor and suffering. Christ has given us' talents of one kind and another. Will we not accept- these cceptthese and use anent for the further- ance of IIis Cause? In order to do that we must give ourselves wholly to Him. This would be the most wonder- ful gift we could present at this Christmas Season. Earth gave Him no welcome. No shelter, no home. He slept in a manger, The Inn held no room; No beck but a manger, No pillow, but bay, No friends, but the oxen Who watched where Ile lay, To seek and to rescue, The dying and lost, He came to save sinners. At infinite cost; Despised and forsaken, Rejected was He— Earth gave Hint no welcome But dark Calvary. Earth gave Him no welcome, No hone, but e'er long Sins' night shall be ended And morn hailed with song; Then Earth shall not know Hint Rejected again— In power and in glory, Ile cometh to reign." V THE MIXING BOWL 1 By ANNE ALLAN Hydro Homo Economist Keep this Christmas merry still! As if substitutes could change tis into Scrooges! Why it's a date to start us off of new adventures, This year, when love and friendship have taken 00 a deeper meaning, is the time of all times to light the Christmas cand- les and open wide our hearts and homes, We can capture the Christmas spirit with the old simplicities, those homely thing's; love and laughter; a goose that's crisp and golden, a howl of fluffy mashed potatoes and a dash of colour in each digit-•- scarlet red cranberries, creamy orange .turnips and rich brown pudding. May the heart be grateful for these things. (. Then join voices, ting the joyous carols again loud and clear, and "let nothing you dismay." Picture shows: A Polish Gunner expert gunner .and will be a vital as- The world's awry, but make this looks through the sights of a 26- 6.1 lite armies of the Unite:1 Na- Christmas merry still. Another year :°pounder. Three years of training have tions in Europe, who knows how dear may be the stood him, in good stead; he is an memory of this day. RECIPES Pinwheel Entre 21,i cups mixed cooked vegetables, 1 cup cubed turkey, biscuit dough. Roll our biscuit dough into this ob- long pieces; spread with the vegetab- les and left -over fowl. Roll up; slice 1 inch thick. Bake in electric oven (400) for 30 minutes. Serve with to- mato sauce- for 4 serving's. Tomato Sauce 2 tablespons dripping, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon, onion, 1-4 teaspoon pepper, 2 cups tomato juice, Heat the tomato juice and onion. Blend fat and flour to a pastewith water and add to the hot liquid. Sea- son and cook 10 minutes. Variations: Add 1-2 teaspoon thyme or summer savoury instead of on- ion. Jellies] Beet Ring Soften 1 tablespoon plain gelatine in 1-4 cup cold water. Add 1 cup hot water, stir until dissolved. Add 2 tablespoons corn syrup, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons horseradish, 3 tablespoon vinegar and 2 tablespoon lemon juice. Cool When mixture be- gins to thicken stir in 1 cup diced cooked celery, 1 cup diced cooked beets. Rinse—a ring mould with cold water and turn gelatine mixture into it. Chill until firm. Unmold; fill cen- tre with old-fashioned Cole Slaw. Peach Flake Meringue Heat 2-3 cup brown sugar, 1-8; teaspoon cinnamon, 2 tablespoons but- ter or dripping; mix with 2 1-2 cups corn flakes. Place in greased casserole; top with sliced peaches and meringue. Bake in electric over (326) 20 minutes. Cool. Top with sliced peaches; serve with peach syrup. Serves .4:•'h Flame Sherbet 1 3-4 cups boiling water, 1 sup rasp- berry juice, 1 3-4 cups sugar, 1-2 cup cheries, 2 lemons, its cup pears., 2 oranges, 1-2 cup seedd raisins, 1 teaspoon. gelatine, s, * 4 TAKE A TIP 1. Serve Crackers, wafers or tea bis cuits spread, with cheese—homemade cottage cheese with seasonings of.ei- ther pickled beets horseradish, or chili sauce. A cheese and cracker tray and a creamy cup of hot chocolate will be easy to serve when your • friends drop in during the holiday season. 2. Plan a buffet lunch for the "ex- pected" guests—spaghetti with bar- becue sauce, spanish rice, curried ma- caroni, moulded salad (jellied beet with horseradish or jellied tomato and celery or jellied vegetable and sliced fowl), or salad bowl. 3. Unable to purchase moulds, we uggest that you polar the mixture to ell into a square pan and when firm cut in the shape of a large star or roinsettia or tree. TETE QUESTION BOX Mrs. N. B. Asks; "How ado you pre- vent pumpkin pie from craeking"? Answer: It has been baked too long or there may, be too much flour in the mixture. Mrs. C. D. asks: "Al what temp- erature should eggs be stored?" Answee: Eggs left In a warns kit- chen for a morning can become "old- er" as far as quality is concerned than eggs left in refrigerator or a ventilated place at 38 degrees for several days ar weeks. Do not store eggs this month—let us share those available — the hatcheries will re- quire the best ones. Mrs. M. M. says: "Why do stored beets lose their colour when peeled and sliced but fresh ones do not —! can this be prevented? I prefer to peel thein because they are then ready to serve with the potatoes 'and min- ced, meat steaks. Answer: Add a half teaspoon of vinegar to the cooking water. * 4 * Anne Allan invites you to write to her % Clinton News -Record. Send in your suggestions on homemaking piro- blenns and watch this'colunan forie-, plies. Used Bags and Bagging Ceiling prices for used bags, beg- ging and bailing material are listed in an order of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board made public here by W. Harold McPhillips, prices' and supply representative, Any articles of a size or type not listed in the schedules of price may not be sold until a price has been set by the ad- ministration, When a dealer sells a mixed lot of used bags he must take the maximum price allowed for the lowest priced bag as fixed by the order, multiplied by the total number of used bags in the lot. V. NO SANTA CLAUS! If it be • true, as some do say That there's no Santa Claus: What is this spirit on the way That never seems to pause As Christmas chimes are sounding clear Upon the frosty night, In spreading splendid gifts of cheer In every mortal's night? What is this sense of glow divine That comes to you and me When watching all that happy line Of children round the tree? Whence comes this mantling atmos- phere. So full of sweet release, That falls upon us once a year And covers us with peace? No Santa Claus? 011, men of doubt Whence comes this sorry claims? Would you so fair a spirit flout For reasons of a name? Dear Santa Claus is everywhere. Where hearts are true and kind, And where there's love of man 'tis there His presence rare we find. John Kendrick Bangs V Winter Storage Seed Potatoes �C{la�rt�t�t� gtgtGtr, r SOU tit We Wish to remember the ideal of "Good Will Toward Men," especially in this year of distress and difficulty. A Merry Christmas to you and may the New Year, bring us all happiness. Jhe 'Clinton f(etvd-Reeerd 1 anal ntatntai`t7 aataaatriatararntatatiatersalarn't•2Waniniainiaiatetdainia::Diatata'2? atafalaanaa COUPON PROBLEMS AS ANSWERED BY LONDON RATION BOARD OFFICE Due Dates for Ration Coupons When steady col:] weather sets in all ventilators and doors of the build- ing used for the winter storage of seed potatoes should be closed and sufficiently protected to prevent freezing.. Breathing of potatoes is very low during such weather, and further aeration is not usually neces- sary until warmer weather arrives. From December onwards the cor- rect temperature for storing seed po- tatoes is from 38 to 40 degrees F. Sound, seed potatoes so stored will keep safely for 'six or seven months without spoiling or loss from rots or moulds. To avoid a sudden rise in temperature following a period of cool storage, special attention should be given to the ventilation to prevent sweating. The lower the storage tem. perature the higher will be the initial rate of respiration on a sudden high- er temperature. The humidity of the storage will probably vary considerably during the winter but these changes do not ap- pear harmful to the potatoes, How- ever, conditions which cause drying out of potatoes should be avoided. Dirt floes are preferable, owing to their effect upon the hmnidity of the storage. A relative humidity around 85 per cent is considered the best, but it may vary between 65 and 95 per cent without apparent damage. Temperature humidity, and aera- tion are inter -related. The amount of nroisttue given off by the tubers de- pends upon their temperature, As the temperatures increases, the respira- tion and transpiration increa,ies, and the oxygen requirements are gretaer. Ventilation supplies air, the noes - ray oxygen, and regulates the temp- erature and the humidity. V British Livestock Purchases Planned by Ontario Group Pure bred stocks for every cattle ranch in Ontario is th eparamount ob- jective of a small group of public spirited citizens who have commis- sioned an ofifciai of the Ontario Agri- cultural College to purchase livestock for breeding purposes from the Brit- ish Isles, Working in close co-operation with the Special Agricultural Committee at Queen's Park this citizens group hes announced an official will leave for England within the next few days and will ship his first purchase to the 0,A.C. for breeding' purposes. These citizens who wish to remain' anony- mous, have contributed over x;26,000 to purchase the animals. Coupons now valid include all cann- ing sugar, sugar one to 22; tea -coffee one to 25; preserves D1 to DO; batter 38 to 43; meat 26 to 31. All canning sugar, as well as tea - coffee and sugar coupons in Book 2 expire December 31. Other aouponn expiring December 31 are butter 38 to 41 and meat 26 to 29. —V— Prices on Turkeys A new scale of maximum prices on turkeys came into effect on Dec- ember the 1511, and will be effective until December '31 according to an announcement by W. Harold McPhil- lips, prices and supply representive of the Western Ontario Region, W,P. T.B. The maximum prices allowed are 39e wholesale and 46e retail for spec- ial graded young hens and toms; grade A -38c wholesale and 45c re- tail. grade B 30c wholesale and 43c retail; Grade C 33c wholesale and 40e retail. Old hen turkeys are three cents a pound under tine maximum prices d torus, four cents a pound under the maximum prices. The gradinganold of turkey, 1Vlr. NlcPhil_ lips said, does not come under the regulations of. the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, but is set by the Dominion's Department of Agricul- ture, V Metal Available . for Furniture People buying new furniture will be glad to learn that more metal is being allocated to manufacturers for the production of certain types of furniture. According to an announce -went by W. Harold McPhillips, prices and supply representative supplies of metals including wire, strip steel, band steel, angle iron and sheet metal have been increased although they will be limited and allocations will be based on the 1940-41 consumption, Supplies in any month of 1944 will be 80 per cent of one -twelfth the quantity . of metal which the trier reported to the controller of supplies, The various required metals will be available for cribs, beds, bed side rails, bed springs and crib springs, and some types of couches. Tubular side rails or malleable castings must not be used in springs and open coil bed springs are banned. 1Vlr. McPhill- ips added in his announcement that restrictions govern the weight of the metals used and the sizes of the art- icles manufactured. Rations For Men on Leave Special ration cards are being Is- sued to the men of the armed services when on 48,•.72 and 96 hour leaves according to E. 3. Farley, ration superintendent of the Weston Ont- ario district, W.P,T.B. The card, which - is issued with leave passes, must be marked with the stamp of the issuing unit. The member of the service who has the card must sign his name, rank and number, and the number of meals received from his hostess during his leave, while the hostess also signs her name, and the number of meals she served to the visitor, Mr. Farley explained that in re- deeming these cards for ration coup- ons, they are valid in multiples of nine. That is, for every nine meals shown on the card, a two weeks supply of any one rationed food may be ob- tained in ration coupons, but only one rationed food for every 9 meals When the card is completed it may be , mailed or taken to any ration board in order to obtain the coupons. V Wheat Price Recommend- ation Turned Down. Acting Premier T. L. Kennedy dis- closed this week that the Dominion Wartime Prices .and Tirade Board has rejected the recommendation of the Ontario Agricultural Committee of inquiry for en increase of 15 cents a bushel in the ceiling price of Ontario winter wheat. • The Commitee, in a resolution to Ottawa, urged that a Dominion sub- sidy of 15 cents a bushel be paid to Ontario farmers, It contended it was imperative that help be given the On- tario grain farmer in view of the pre- sent shortage in supplies of winter wheat and of feed grain generally,. / The W.T.P,B, was also urged to preserve the present price of sugar duffing the marketing of the 1944 sugar beet crop in order that an equitable price contract can be made for beets produced next year, "The Premier was due back about three days before Christmas;" said Acting Premier T. L. Keil edy, "But in view of the circumstances it is not likely he will get here until probably early in January."