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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1943-06-24, Page 3THUSPAY, OMB 24, 1943. T.IE SEAEORTH3 NEWS MADE'IN CANADA ' PURE, DEPENDABLE ROYAL ENSURES RIC H —TA S T I NG, EVEN—TEXTURED, SWEET, DELICIOUS BREAD THE MIXING BOWL By. ANNE ALLAN Hydro Homo Economist HELPS TO PRECISION LAUNDERING Hello Homemakers! Laundering is an important rob in the .homemaker's schedule. The experienced. housewife — especially today —chooses new fabrics with an aye to their wearing qualities, but p7eper laundering also plays au important part in making fabrics wear longer. Cleanliness is a great morale builder—which is worth thinking about as we survey the piles of family laundry that accumu- late so quickly. However,. washing can be taken in your stride if you use the proper 'method — right prepara- tion is half the battle, right washing ' the other half. SORTING Sorting comes first. To save back strain, have clothes hamper on a bench at your own level — no need to stoop. Sorting clothes onto news- papers instead of floor prevents fur- • s ther soiling, Sort then according to soil, color, material, stain. STAINS The time to get rid of stains is before washing. Different stains re- quire different treatment. Make sure each stain gets proper treatment, SOFTENING WATER Half the homemakers in Ontario struggle with the hard water probe leni. If water is soft, soap makes suds,; if water is hard, soap makes curds. To soften water, we use a line, mild soap for silks and rayons. Less expensive softeners are, used for the general wash. Too much softener yellows clothes and makes them holey. Softeners are alkaline and of varying strength. Water varies in degrees of hardness, making a test necessary to find amount of softener required. Fill a pail with warm wat- er, add 2 tablespoons of softener and then dip out half a jarful; add soap and shake a little. If curd forma there is not 'enough softener; add an- other tablespoon 'and test. WASHING SODA is rather strong for fine fabrics, but good for the general wash. BORAX is very mild, but not. so efficient. Use for fine laundry. HOUSEHOLD AMMONIA is satisfactory in either powder or liquid form, SOAPING THE WATER Flakes, granules ana chips come ready for work — bar coop should be shredded or shaved. To get your money's worth in cleansing-, power, always dissolve soap thoroughly be. - fore you put the clothes ,in. Don't try to economise by buying inferior brands of soap, For best results, measure soap. Next Monday, try adding 2/3 ctip soap to your tub of softened water and agitate fora i'tiiti- ute or so — then stick a ruler in to see if there is -a two-inch depth of suds. You ,may • even need 114 Dupe soap for a big washing machine -- but measure, SOAKING Soak clothes in cool water, with or without soap, for 15 minutes or long- er = heaves time and wear, ' Collar bands and children's play suits will wash more easily if soap is rubbed into the worst sppts with a small brush while soaping. A tip for busy war workers — soak over-alls in salt and water, WASHING Follow directions as to amount of clothes to put in your washing mach- ine — the amount : varies from 6 to 8 lbs. As a guide, 4 to 6 sheets or table clothe weigh 0 or 7 lbs. Never put In more clothes than will (emu- late easily; Hot water (temperature ' 140 de- grees) is an excellent bleach. Wash slightly soiled clothes 5 minutes;; moderately soiled 10 minutes, and to remove stubborn dirt 18 minutes„ Washing clothes too long' defeats its purpose. it drives the dirt back In and makes clothes dingy — besides it wastes electricity. RINSING To speed up wringing, lap each succeeding article when part way through. Wring clothes right into a large tub filled ;with hot, softened water for first rinse, We do' stress a second rinse. Thor- oughness at tllis point pays big divid- ends in soft, white -clothes. Your sec- and rinse water need not be softened. Some homemakers recommmendblue- ing water or a third rinse. Clothes well wrung and ruing are half -ironed. And let's hope for a bright clay so your clothes can be hung outdoors, ' HURON COUNTY COUNCIL Continued from Page 2 mittee, was carried .on division the vote standing 20 to 6 in favor of the motion. Reeve V. D. Falconer, Clinton, chairman of the police committee, speaking in support of the clause, said he favored having all the con- stables under the one committee, preferably the police committee, as' in case of accidentit would mean re- ceiving 100 per cent. insurance. All would be on the sante basis and re- ceive the same consideration. At pre- sent, he thought, Mr. Lever seemed to be a police force of his own. The treasurer's revised estimates on which a 4 -mill rate was fixed ' were accepted as recommenced by I the finance committee. Jt resolution from the county of Elgin asking that the federal govern- ) meat be requested to freeze farm labor waS referred to the agricultur- al committee. Ir N. W. Trewartha, Clinton, an ex - warden of the county, invited to ad- dress the 'council, spoke strongly against any movement to do away 1 with the sale of cattle. under 900 lbs. He commended the county'tiolice for their good work, and 100 per cent. co-operation with the town of Clin- ton. The, report of the education corn- mittee was taken up clause by clause with Reeve Cecil Wheeler in the chair. Council concurred with the re- quest of the Federation of Home and School Associations to have repres- entative children of the schools in the county attend a session of the council. No action was taken on the resole - lion from the County of Wentworth protesting, ngiinst Secilon 39 of the High School Act as it did not affect this county. That the boundaries of S.S. 17, Howick township, should be dealt with by that' municipal council was recommended, by: the committee. It was pointed out that according to the act if the school were a union one, arbitrators could be appointed but if not the township deals with it. S:S. 17 is entirely within the town- ship. The Department of Game and Fisheries will be petitioned .not to set an. open esason for deer this year. On motion of Reeves Whitmore 'and Wheeler the formation of a post war committee was referred to the warden's cominittee. Council also carried a motion sponsored by Reeves N. R. Dorrance and M. A. Reid that "owing to a pos- sible fuel shortage this council re- quest the federal government to con- sider the •employing of war prison- ers for the cutting of a large supply of wood so that same may be distrib- uted through recognized fuel ...deal- ers." - .. Reeve Evans, Wingham, gave a comprehensive report of the techni- cal section of the Ontario Edaaa- ti0nal Association, which he attends ed as representative of the council. An interesting and illuminating report of the work of the Children's Aid Society was presented by H. T. Edwards, superintendent for l.uron county, at the Thursday morning session of Huron county council, "Another five months in a war year lie behind us in our work. Our problem's are becoming increasingly greaten due to the efeot of war;the. chief o `which is parental irrespen- sibility, It is a problem that is a cause for consideration as well as concern," it was stated. Investigations for the Dependents Board of Trustees has increased tq more than double the ordinary work. Though interesting and constructive this work has been handicapped due to the pressure of wank in Ottawa and London. Gratification is expressed in the placing of children in foster homes Where the children are happy, ,well dressed and cared for, as well as re- ceivting definitely constructive train- ing. "This is one of the happiest phases of our work . , , to see strange, frightened, unfortunate little people transformed into sturdy, interested, happy, normal children," Adoptions have increased. The un- married parents' work has not in-• creased as in the larger areas. Three problem children will need years of special physical care and supervision as their mental development is greatly retarded, and this is being done in a family group. Special attention has been given to the regular medical and dental ex- aminations of all wards. Several of the older wards are in the armed forces, Mr. Edwards and Mrs. M. Chaffee, social worker with the Society, briefly addressed the council.They assured the. council that a ease com- plained of by Reeve D. L. Weir, Howick, conditions indicated no child neglect, but it was a case for relief. Reeve R. E. Turner, Goderich, re- ported that the cable attached to the flag, on the 80 -foot flag pole in court house park had been cut twice in the last two months. It costs 915 to replace the rope, which Caretaker George James had found on both oc- casions lying at the foot of the pole. Friday's session: I "Prospects look a great deal better than they did two weeks ago and! are,at least encouraging," J, G. Shearer, agricultural representative told.)Huron county oil Friday after giving a report on agricultural condi- tions in the county He urged the necessity of • obtain- ing western grain and stated that there are few fanners who cannot get credit at the banks,, and that now is the time to buy their supply re- gardless of what they have to pay for it, as itiis more easily moved by heat than it will be later on. Food production in the county is being stepped up owing to increased demands from the Old Country for bacon and butter. The farmers of this county have an enviable record in production of foods. In 1935 they sold 58,000 bacon hogs, and 125,000 in 1941—a spectac- ular increase, which dropped back last year to 120,000, The production of hogs- realizes $3,500,000; and the subsidy to Huron is $80,000. Last year 1,600,000 pounds of cheese was made in the two factories at Holmesville and Molesworth—a .record for the county.- This year the production will be decreased Thousands and thousands of chickens are ranging the farms of the county, Mr. Shearer said as he predicted, a large increase in poultry raising. The ,quantity and quality are excellent. Sheep production will be up and there should be an increase in the growing of white beans at the guaranteed price of 92.50 a bushel. The speaker outlined the_ sources which might be tapped fat• farm labor. The prospects for the fruit crop is bright with the exception of Spy apples. Of the latter, there is a fair crop around Bayfield. Over seventeen tons of fruit spray, supply has been brought in by the Huron Fruit brow- ere' Association. A seed survey was made to find good sources for supply, This'proved particularly valuable in the case of soy beans and many of these were sowed this year instead of wheat and barley. Buckwheat seed is scarce. The ceiling price 1s 91.60 a bushel. Farmers having buckwheat seed were asked to contact the office, , The men at the airports at Clinton and Centralia did a wonderftil job in assisting on farms last year, Mr. Shearer declared, and they will be available this year, The co-operation of the people of town and community will be required to achieve the best production possible. Wartime gardens are being encouraged everywhere, Many people in the towns are step-. !ping up food production by keeping a flock of hens and a few pigs, if they have the accommodation. One man at Blyth had turned,his garage into a pig pen and raised 17 pigs. InI the. left' above he keeps hens, which pro- duce 35 eggs a day, Splendid results had been achieved in the various clubs for young peo- ple of which there are five in the county—garden, Holstein calf, swine and calf club, The Lucltnow School hair will ire - 'delve a grant of $151 and Reeve W. J. Baker was named representative on the Blue' Water Highway Associa- tion its reconimeuded by the enance committee. With Reeve Turner in the chair, the agricultural committee's report Was. considered, Concurrence was given to a resolution from the Couai- ty of Perth that the 8 -cent gas tax be discontinued, 1 Warden Tuckey stated that he understood that due to weather con- ditions a big share of the sugar beet counties is being planted, and practi. catty an all out effort is being turned to that production. He gave this in- formation when aoneurrenee was 1ee- omiinended in the resolution from El- gin county petitioning the minister of agriculture that beet growers in the counties of Elgin, Essex, Kent, Lambton, Huron and Middlesex may receive such remuneration as will en- able them to supply the factories at Chatham and Wallaceburg, A new flag will be purchased for the pole in Court House Paris, and the old one left draping the entrance to the court room, A resolution of sympathy was pass- ed to Reeve John Ferguson of Mullett in his serious illness, The council turned down a motion sponsored ' by Reeves Reid and 1Vheeler that the Warden name a committee to consider adopting a form of committee reyort which would be more informative to all menibers; that spendinp committees submit their estimates at the June session in open council; and that consideration be given to a method of electing the warden whereby ev- ery memper would have a vote. Reeve R. J, Bowman pointed out that the time-honored selection of a warden in a caucus alternately of Liberal or Conservative members had. produced the greatest harmony and the elimination of politics. The report of the road commission was adopted as follows: Since the last meeting of the council there has been considerable trouble on account of snow -blocked roads and floods. Our principal snow clearing units were out of action be- cause of inability to secure repairs, and it is hoped that by_ next winter the suppliers will have repair parts available. The severe floods damaged our roads generally and washed out a few culverts. Most of the damage has since been repaired with the ex- ception of a culvert in the village of Gerrie, which is at present under watt -action. .. The supply of bitumen for road purposes has again been reduced, and since we were able to get very' little last year, it will be fortunate if our roads do not suffer serious disinteg- ration. The restrictions on steel appear to be somewhat lighter, and as the tem- porary bridge at Ethel was damaged by the heavy ice during the Spring breakup, it is proposed to rebuild this bridge, 1 Several sections of road through swamps in East and West Wawanosh have been settling below the water, and it is planned to fill them until no further settlement occurs, Your commission has examined most of the county roads and find that the westerly end of the Cut Line, Goderich Township, is badly affected by floods. If help and equip- ment is available, it is proposed to improve this section this year. If the approval of the Department of Public Highways can be secured, the Auburn hill will be completed this year. You r commission received quota- tions for public liability insurance, and the policy of the General Accid- ent and Insurance Company was ac- cepted for $831. The road account at the , end of 1942 had a surplus of about $45,000, and when the department subsidy I was received, it was decided to in- vest this amount in Victory bonds, cattle were shipped, as well es ane clear Windsor and several close to Detroit. Mr, Gordon Bracken, of Bronte, bought 7 lieaci; others went. to Deacon Glenburn Farms, Union- ville; Herb Ilateb, Goodwill Farms, Toronto; Newman of Danharton; Claude Running, of Clarksburg. Three head were bought on order for breeders who found it impossible to attend. - Exeter Times -Advocate. A Magistrate For Huron -- There is considerable talk in legal and County Council circles about the need of a police magistrate who could give his entire time to Huron Coun- ty anis a recommendation to this ef- fect may be made by Council Came ell before it adjourns this 'week, ac- ,cording to well-informed sources. At present Huron County is served by three magistrates, all from other counties, Magistrate Walker of Walk- erton takes the Wingbani court, Mag- istrate Makins of Stratford the Sea - forth and Goderich courts, and 112agis- trate. McRae of Strathroy the Exeter court. This arrangement is said to be unsatisfactory. The time for a recom- mendation for an all -Huron County magistrate is most opportune, it is pointed out, because report has it that Magistrate Walker is due for retirement axle year and Magistrate Martina next Year.—Goderich Signal - star, Clinton Hotel Sold The MacKenzie Rause, Clinton's only hotel, has been beugbt by Mr. and Mrs. W. it German, who recent- ly K.o1d their hotel at Whitby. The Mackenzie House was formerly the Ra(eiihury Hotel, and Mr, and Mrs. Mackenzie occupied and conducted the hotel for seven years, having pur- chased it as a closed house, • nd dui'. lug their occupancy had built up a floe couuectlon. Mr. German is the brother of Mr. George German of Clinton, Very Peculiar Problems of The Draft Boards The youth who dressed as a girl but forgot to shave; reluctant: go omits too fragile for serum shots, too euamored with drinking and even not sure there's a war,, . a full page of actual cases from files of FBI, in. The American Weekly with this Sunday's (June 27) issue of The Detroit Sun day Times. Customer: "Do you give a guaran- tee with this hair restorer?" Barber: "Guarantee sir? Why 'we give a comb!" $650 Top Price For Heifer At Shorthorn Sale — The auction sale of Shorthorns from the herds of W, C. F. Oestrich- er, R. M, Peck and Roy F. Pepper held at the Exeter Fair Grounds on Wednesday, June 9th, proved quite 'successful. Thirty-seven head of cat- tle were sold realizing 911,302,50, an average of $305. The brat twelve head sold were unbred heifers from the Oestricher and Peck herds and from their present herd sires. These brought $0,105, an average of 9425 Three head sold for over $600 each, which itself is proof how highly the get of these sires are valued by breeders and livestock men in. Can- ada and t.S.A, The top price was $650 for a Peek yearling heifer. The aec011d highest was 9640, for a 9 months heifer calf bred and sold by , Oestirlch.er, The three heady with three others almost as good, went to W. H. Greene, Detroit, Mieli. Mr. ` Greene has several large farms, one in Laurin, Ont„ where these choice' NATIONAL SELECTIVE SERVICE Important Notice TO CERTAIN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES To MAKE] available for essential employment the services of men in classes already de- signated as callable for Military Training under National Selective Service Mobilization Regu- lations, two Orders were issued during May. It is now illegal for any employer to continue to employ or to engage any ratan affected by these Orders, except under special permit from National Selective. Service. Employees affected must report to the nearest Employment and Selective Service Office, and be available for transfer to more important work. If you as an employer or as an employee, have not complied with these Orders, do so immediately. Get in touch with the nearest Employment and Selective Service Office either personally or by writing. Further delay will involve penalties. Compliance with the law in wartime is the minimum duty of every citizen. The age and marital classes of men covered by these Orders are as follows: (o) Every man born in any year from 1917 to 1924- (inclusive) who has readied age 19. (b) Every man born from 1902 to 1910 (inclusive) who, at July loth, 1940, was: (i) unmarried; or (ii) divorced or judicially separated: or (iii) a widower without child or children. (c) Every man born from 1902 to 1916 (inclusive) who has, since July 15. 1940, become a widower with- out child or children now living, (d) Every man horn from 1902 to 1910 (inclusive) who, since July 15, 1940, has been divorced or judici- ally separated. Men as described above4are covered if in any of these employments: (1) Any occupation in or associated with retail stores; (2) Taverns or other establishments selling liquor, wine or been; (3) Barber shops and beauty parlours; (4) Wholesale florists; (5) Gasoline -filling and service stations; (6) Retail sale of motor vehicles and acces- sories; (7) Any occupation in or directly associated withentertaifiment including but not restricted to theatres, film agencies, motion picture com- panies, clubs, bowling alleys, pool rooms; (8) Any occupation in or directly associated with dyeing,, cleaning and pressing (not includ- ing laundry work); baths; guide service; shoe shining; (4) Any occupation in or directly associated with the manufacturing of feathers, plumes arid artificial flowers; chewing gum; wine; lace goods; greeting cards; jewelry; (10) Any occupation in or directly associated with distilling alcohol for beverage; (11). Any occupation in or directly associated with the factory production of statuary and art goods; (12) Any occupation in the operation of ice cream parlours and soda fountains; (13) Any of the following occupations: bus boys; charmen and cleaners; custom furriers; dancing teachers; dish washers; domestic serv- ant; doormen and starters; elevator operator; greens keepers; grounds keepers; hotel bell boy; porters (other than in .railway train ser- vice); private chauffeurs; taxi driver; waiter. If in doubt as to the application of these orders, consult the nearest Employment and Selective Service Office. But once again; if you have not already complied, do so without further delay. fuxeemer MITcngbc, Minister of Labour A. MACNAMA A, Director, National Selective Soul CC W- '