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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:
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"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- '