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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Herald, 1947-02-06, Page 2CHRONICLES OF 'GINGER FAR' By Qwendoline P. Clarke Familiarity breeds contempt — so the old saying tells us, and it may be true — but of one thing I am sure — familiarity does breed indifference. We hear so much about various things — the housing shortage, juvenile delinquency, inflation and subsequent depression, the inade- quacy of old age pensions and re- habilitation problems. But do we realize the seriousness of what we hear? I am afraid few of us do. We listen to the radio, hear in- stances of this and that, as told by the announcer, and for a min- ute or two it registers and we say "Oh, isn't that dreadful?" or, "That is just too bad—why doesn't the government. do something about it?" Poor' old government—either Federa or Provincial—what would we do without it for a scape-goat? And then we go on with our work, our book, or our card game, and the incident is forgotten. * * Take the farm labour shortage. We know it etists but I am afraid both town and country people alike just shrug their shoulders. Town people because they don't know what hardships result as the direct outcome of a labour shortage, and farm people because they are al- ways hopefully expecting that something will turn up and that somehow or other they will get by! And, be it said to their credit, they generally do. But when the unforeseen occurs, then they are really tip against it. As you know -we had a sample of that when Partner fell on the ice. What we would have done without Bob -to take over the chores I actually don't know. * * * But last week I came across a much worse incident. Our tele- phone "trouble -man" — who also runs a farm—was out working on the fines after that terrible ice storm, and as might be expected, he fell. No bones were broken and it was not thought he was seri- causly hurt. But complications set in and now he is in hospital. His wife is left without any help o.. the farm and there are cows to milk and young cattle to look after. Per- haps that doesn't sound too much ut let me tell those who don't now, that cattle must be fed and tables cleaned, and forking hay out 4f the mow and pushing a loaded wheelbarrow out of the stable is work far beyond the average wo- man's strength. Yet that is what the farmer's wife is up against un-- icss She can get help. Imagine all that work and worry in addition to her natural anxiety over .her hubsand's condition — and not a man to be found anywhere! Even our local "Rep" apparently has far more applications for help than men to fill the jobs. * ,t * Very often some such instance as j have given you proves to be the straw that breaks the camel's back; the climax to a fight against • almost impossible odds. And the next thing we know another farm is up for sale. Maybe that sounds like a gloomy picture of agriculture. Maybe — but yet through the gloom I see a glimmer of light. It may be just a hunch but I certainly have a feeling there is a great future for agriculture—how soon and to what extent I wouldn't like to hazard a guess, but yet I have a hunch it is coming and I think it will come about ' through those who are not farming, becoming farm - conscious, with a better realization of the work that is required before eggs are put on the market, milk into bottles and meat in the butcher's window. This realiza- tion may, in turn, be the result of an acute short supply of farm products — the aftermath of farm labour shortage. Wouldn't it be a grand idea if there were a compulsory land army which required that every able- bodied youth should serve for one year on some kind of farm, board free but wages paid by the govern- ment. Then, at the end of the year, if he showed any liking for, and had any aptitude for farm work, he could hire out at cur- rent wages. That, my dear friends, would really wake 'em up. That would definitely put an end to any indifference to farm problems once and for all. Honourable Minister of Agricul- ture, please take note. Cooperation When all sections of the com- munity realize that we cannot live off each other, but that prosperity is based on a co-operative economy In which all contribute in accord- ance with their ability and re sources, then there is no reason why good tinges should not con- tinue, Grasp and greed can lead only to grief. —Financial Times. as British General HOlUZO TM4 1 Pictured com- mander of British Forces in Greece, Maj. -Gen. R. M.-- 6 Royal Air Force (ab.) 9 Seed container 12 Make a . mistake 13 Company (ab.) 14 Excitement 15 Australian bird 16 Beverage 17 Upon 18 By 19 Metal 20 Ardor 22 Street (ab.) 23 Price 25 Island 27 Us 28 Distant • 31 Sidelong look 32 Container 33 Man's name 35 Majority 37 Meadow 39 Fowl 41 Manufactured 43 Myself 44 Eject 47 Male 48 Fish eggs 50 Average (ab.) 51 Father 53 Exist 54 Girl's name 55 Musical note 56 Lord Lieuten- ant of Ireland (ab.) 57 Novel 58 Even (contr.) 59 His troops fought in VERTICAL. 1 Arranged table 2 Indian 3 Verbal Anowyer int r're*:oua 5 as :r.t T N rr British -- 9 Fondles 10 Leave out 11 Call for payment 4 Idols 21 Atmosphere 5 Division of 22 Observe geological 24 He is a — time geriaral •6 Enraptured 26 Beast of 7 Late American burden humorist 27 Correspond 8 He command- 29 Obese ed a large 30 Skill I?. 6 go 3 4 5 34 Ancient 36 Her 38 Weird 40 At no time 41 Female horse 42 Afresh 43 Severe 45 Unemployed 46 Soft mineral 47 Male 49 Poem 50 Argentina (ala.) 52 Perish 6 a 15 19 53 51 TEEN -TOWN TOPICS By BARRY MURKAR We remind you here that next Friday, February 14th, is St. Val- entine's Day. Slip out and get the gal friend a nice heart before they are all gone. We don't make as much of this day as we used to, but it doesn't hurt to Iet someone know you are thinking of them, We don't suggest this, but if you're broke, call the gal and read her a verse or. two of something sentimental .. • If anyone is listening in, they'll en- joy it too. *: * THIS 'N THAT—In going over the dial lately, we have found that several radio stations across the province are giving "air -time" to the teeners; the most recent being CFOR of Orillia. The teeners of Orillia opened their first program by having the Mayor, F. C. Yeo, say a few words for the future citizens. The gang up there are trying hard to get a permanent hall and-elt~b' rooms and are letting everyone far and wide know about it via the ether. They write, pro- duce and direct their own fifteen minute 'show, called Teen Town Time. Congratulations gang. CHML of Hamilton gives the young people of that area time for discussion each week that is draw- ing current interest from young and old. We heard one of these broadcasts a few weeks ago and the ' thought-provoking arguments set up by these teeners made me stop and think. In the eastern section, Kingston and Oshawa are giving time to teen shows. Last week CKDO of Oshawa had a guest pianist as well as their regular teener news of the district. They apparently have re- porters that dig up the social stuff through the week, write it, and then present it on the program. Nice work, too. Joe Crysdale of Toronto's CKEY of course has listeners all over the place' when he comes on with Club 580 each day at 4 p.m. Many out- of-town teeners get down for this show and we frequently hear of visitors from different parts of the province. We think Joe is doing a great job for the young people and we know they appreciate It. I mention these shows just to illustrate that we young uns aren't being ignored by the oldsters. They must feel that we have some- thing on the ball, or we wouldn't be receiving these privileges. * -* * While on the subject of radio, we note that Eddie Allen of the CBC Happy Gang was recently picked as the nation's favorite singer. We remember Eddie as a boy when he used to go out with a group of young men from the Fred Victor Mission of Toronto, singing and playing his accordion—we'd say he's hitting on all four. A dance band, well known to high school hops across the pro- vince, is that of Bobby Gimby— also of the Happy Gang. A former memberof the Mart Kenney outfit, he formed his own group and has been climbing ever since. We hear, that between now and the summer, he will 'have played at high schools all across _the province—which is proof enough of his popularity with the young fry. • * * * We have been hearing a great deal about the .fan clubs that some of the teen gangs have. How aLout letting us hear about yours? This. idea of farm clubs isn't new- -but it seems to be ever growing in popularity,. Remember this is. your column and you are invited to make use of it. With the current rise in restaur- ant foods, dining after a show for even a snack is going to hit the old pot pretty hard. We have always enjoyed a snack in the kitchen after a night out — especially .the girl friend's—and now will appreciate it even more. * * * When we started writing the column today and tossing in a little of this 'n that, we wondered where it would end. There is one item that we would like to draw to your attention, and that is the new book, "Your Manners Are Showing" by Betty Betz. Written in a style you will understand, it gives the many do's and don'ts that we younger generation should keep in mind. You'Il enjoy this book and at the same time find it helpful, so keep it in mind, * * I think I'll go home now and learn the words to the new song, "Open The Door, Richard!" before I go nuts. If I hear It once more today, there will be no more Teen Town Topics, at Ieast not as written by your truly. Gift for Princess More than 400 diamonds, said to be worth more than £20,000 ($80,- 000), will be presented to Princess Elizabeth by the South African government on her 21st birthday, which falls during the Royal Fami- ly's tour of South Africa this year. d m m TA LE TALKS Sugar Saving Apples do require some sugar but the home economists of the Consumer Section of the Dominion Department of Agriculture have de- vised recipes for dishes which taste good and use a minimum amount of sugar. None of the desserts re- quire more than VI cup of sugar for six servings. This includes a num- ber of excellent apple recipes. Ginger Apple Upside -Down Cake 3 tablespoons butter r cup brown sugar 3 apples / cup shortening 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 egg a/ cup molasses 1 cup pastry OR 1 cup less 2 tablespoons all- purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 14 teaspoon soda / teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ginger • teaspoon cinnamon / cup boiling water Melt the three tablespoons but- ter in baking dish. Add brown ,sugar and cook together for two or three minutes. Pare and core apples. Cut each apple in half to make two thick rings. Arrange rings of apples in butter and sugar mixture. Cream shortening and sugar together. Add well -beaten egg and molasses. Beat thorough- ' Iy. Sift dry ingredients and add to mixture. Lastly add boiling water, mixing quickly. Pour over apples in baking dish and bake in a moderately slow oven, 325 deg. F. approximately 40 minutes or until done. Six servings. Butterscotch Apple Pie 34 cup brown sugar 6-8 medium apples 3 tablespoons brown. sugar 2 tablespoons shortening (half butter) 3 tablespoons flour 1. cup milk 1 deep, uncooked 9 -inch pie shell Sprinkle the % cup brown sugar over the bottom of the uncooked pie shell. Peel apples and slice New Shipbuilding British shipyards, experiencing their greatest boom since 1922, had 1,937,062 gross tons of new mer- chant shipping under construction at the end of December. Lloyd's register of shipping said recently. .3?te British 'total amounted to more than half the 3,678,481 gross tons on the ways throughout the world, except for Russia, Poland and .ex -enemy states whose figures were not reported. The United States stood second but far behind, the authoritative report showed, with 326,753 tons under construction. thinly, fill the pie shell, heaping apples slightly in the centre. Cream u the three tablespoons brown sugar with the shortening and the flour until well blended, Crumble the mixture over the top of the apples. Pour the milk into the pie and bake in a hot oven, 40(1 deg. F. un- til top is broom, and apples are tender, about 45 minutes. Cool and serve. Makes 1 deep 9 -inch pie. Spiced Farina Pudding / cup farina °A cup sugar 5/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 tablespoon cornstarch 4 cups milk - 1 cup apples, sliced in %a inch pieces Mix farina, sugar, salt, cinnamon and cornstarch. Add milk and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about five min- utes. Place over hot water. Beat well with rotary egg beater. Add apple and continue cooking 30 min- utes, uncovered, stirring gently two or three times during cooking. Serve hot or cold with top • milk or cream. The pudding is quite firm when cold. Six servings. Pity Poor Indian One of the two Indian skeletons found last autumn during the ex- cavations at the ancient Indian vil- lage of Cahiague hear Warminster had two lower jaw bones, says the Midland Press -Herald. This mys- terious fact was explained when the skeleton was found to that of a woman. That at least is the solu- tion offered by Prof. T. J, McI1- wraith of the Royal Ontario Museum who was in charge of the digging. Pity the poor Huron who had that dame for a squaw! YOU CAN BUY. superb Maxwell House Coffee in either a Super -Vacuum Tin in Drip or Regular Grind, or in a Glassine - Lined Bag in an, All Pur. pose Grind. For Swift, Safe, Gentle RELIEF of KIDDIES' CHEST COLDS DOASTHOUSANDS OF MOTHERS DOING BUCKLEY"S USE WHITE RUB "Have a care Jack Dalton! Unhand that package of crisp, crunchy, delicious Grape -Nuts Flakes!"+ "But these are no ordinary flakes! They're. made of two grains—wheat and malted barley. And skilfully blended, baked and toasted for crisp- ness, tempting taste and easy digest-: tion." "Hand over that giant economy package, villain. I'm a bit wolfish nay-) self, when it comes to Grape -Nuts Flakes!" "Curses! Foiled again! Every time I try to make off with some malty - rich, honey -golden Post's Grape -Nuts Flakes I'm stopped by this guy Curly Crisp!" "And why not? That's a neat package you've got there. Those Grape -Nuts Flakes supply carbohy- drates for energy; proteins for muscle; phosphorus for teeth and bones; iron for the blood; other food essentials." S 161 1.0t1 of teat--Scald eau_s Audi Tt ensure a • .. good euooe tease pph7 the teapot 'each, person. • on •wales : •e of tea for bo for £►v fresh, bubbly,et tea brew air lt'st Ebert Stir ' then stir ag minutes • • • before sexyin&• REG'LAR FELLERS—Perfect Opposition I CAN'T PLAY CHECKERS KERS WMT YOU, t tYl BUSY DOPIN°" OUT THIS DETEClG1'IF YOU CAN'T PLAY BY Y;SEL IT AIN'T LEGAL. Y' GOTTA t-IAVe, A PAR -I -N F1? By GENE BYRNES I CAN DO TI -IAT rM cerrinl Edo! AYTI413 GAME.,„ PUD i JUS' BEAT R.Osc.OE THI..EE. G MESS 5TRA!GAT as z9 .3o , 31 to �� r y 32 �111111P/' j��g �, r , ro .frC art' rs 33 3Lj 13, 35 ` 36 Aft 31 15 ��i39 53 51 TEEN -TOWN TOPICS By BARRY MURKAR We remind you here that next Friday, February 14th, is St. Val- entine's Day. Slip out and get the gal friend a nice heart before they are all gone. We don't make as much of this day as we used to, but it doesn't hurt to Iet someone know you are thinking of them, We don't suggest this, but if you're broke, call the gal and read her a verse or. two of something sentimental .. • If anyone is listening in, they'll en- joy it too. *: * THIS 'N THAT—In going over the dial lately, we have found that several radio stations across the province are giving "air -time" to the teeners; the most recent being CFOR of Orillia. The teeners of Orillia opened their first program by having the Mayor, F. C. Yeo, say a few words for the future citizens. The gang up there are trying hard to get a permanent hall and-elt~b' rooms and are letting everyone far and wide know about it via the ether. They write, pro- duce and direct their own fifteen minute 'show, called Teen Town Time. Congratulations gang. CHML of Hamilton gives the young people of that area time for discussion each week that is draw- ing current interest from young and old. We heard one of these broadcasts a few weeks ago and the ' thought-provoking arguments set up by these teeners made me stop and think. In the eastern section, Kingston and Oshawa are giving time to teen shows. Last week CKDO of Oshawa had a guest pianist as well as their regular teener news of the district. They apparently have re- porters that dig up the social stuff through the week, write it, and then present it on the program. Nice work, too. Joe Crysdale of Toronto's CKEY of course has listeners all over the place' when he comes on with Club 580 each day at 4 p.m. Many out- of-town teeners get down for this show and we frequently hear of visitors from different parts of the province. We think Joe is doing a great job for the young people and we know they appreciate It. I mention these shows just to illustrate that we young uns aren't being ignored by the oldsters. They must feel that we have some- thing on the ball, or we wouldn't be receiving these privileges. * -* * While on the subject of radio, we note that Eddie Allen of the CBC Happy Gang was recently picked as the nation's favorite singer. We remember Eddie as a boy when he used to go out with a group of young men from the Fred Victor Mission of Toronto, singing and playing his accordion—we'd say he's hitting on all four. A dance band, well known to high school hops across the pro- vince, is that of Bobby Gimby— also of the Happy Gang. A former memberof the Mart Kenney outfit, he formed his own group and has been climbing ever since. We hear, that between now and the summer, he will 'have played at high schools all across _the province—which is proof enough of his popularity with the young fry. • * * * We have been hearing a great deal about the .fan clubs that some of the teen gangs have. How aLout letting us hear about yours? This. idea of farm clubs isn't new- -but it seems to be ever growing in popularity,. Remember this is. your column and you are invited to make use of it. With the current rise in restaur- ant foods, dining after a show for even a snack is going to hit the old pot pretty hard. We have always enjoyed a snack in the kitchen after a night out — especially .the girl friend's—and now will appreciate it even more. * * * When we started writing the column today and tossing in a little of this 'n that, we wondered where it would end. There is one item that we would like to draw to your attention, and that is the new book, "Your Manners Are Showing" by Betty Betz. Written in a style you will understand, it gives the many do's and don'ts that we younger generation should keep in mind. You'Il enjoy this book and at the same time find it helpful, so keep it in mind, * * I think I'll go home now and learn the words to the new song, "Open The Door, Richard!" before I go nuts. If I hear It once more today, there will be no more Teen Town Topics, at Ieast not as written by your truly. Gift for Princess More than 400 diamonds, said to be worth more than £20,000 ($80,- 000), will be presented to Princess Elizabeth by the South African government on her 21st birthday, which falls during the Royal Fami- ly's tour of South Africa this year. d m m TA LE TALKS Sugar Saving Apples do require some sugar but the home economists of the Consumer Section of the Dominion Department of Agriculture have de- vised recipes for dishes which taste good and use a minimum amount of sugar. None of the desserts re- quire more than VI cup of sugar for six servings. This includes a num- ber of excellent apple recipes. Ginger Apple Upside -Down Cake 3 tablespoons butter r cup brown sugar 3 apples / cup shortening 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 egg a/ cup molasses 1 cup pastry OR 1 cup less 2 tablespoons all- purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 14 teaspoon soda / teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ginger • teaspoon cinnamon / cup boiling water Melt the three tablespoons but- ter in baking dish. Add brown ,sugar and cook together for two or three minutes. Pare and core apples. Cut each apple in half to make two thick rings. Arrange rings of apples in butter and sugar mixture. Cream shortening and sugar together. Add well -beaten egg and molasses. Beat thorough- ' Iy. Sift dry ingredients and add to mixture. Lastly add boiling water, mixing quickly. Pour over apples in baking dish and bake in a moderately slow oven, 325 deg. F. approximately 40 minutes or until done. Six servings. Butterscotch Apple Pie 34 cup brown sugar 6-8 medium apples 3 tablespoons brown. sugar 2 tablespoons shortening (half butter) 3 tablespoons flour 1. cup milk 1 deep, uncooked 9 -inch pie shell Sprinkle the % cup brown sugar over the bottom of the uncooked pie shell. Peel apples and slice New Shipbuilding British shipyards, experiencing their greatest boom since 1922, had 1,937,062 gross tons of new mer- chant shipping under construction at the end of December. Lloyd's register of shipping said recently. .3?te British 'total amounted to more than half the 3,678,481 gross tons on the ways throughout the world, except for Russia, Poland and .ex -enemy states whose figures were not reported. The United States stood second but far behind, the authoritative report showed, with 326,753 tons under construction. thinly, fill the pie shell, heaping apples slightly in the centre. Cream u the three tablespoons brown sugar with the shortening and the flour until well blended, Crumble the mixture over the top of the apples. Pour the milk into the pie and bake in a hot oven, 40(1 deg. F. un- til top is broom, and apples are tender, about 45 minutes. Cool and serve. Makes 1 deep 9 -inch pie. Spiced Farina Pudding / cup farina °A cup sugar 5/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 tablespoon cornstarch 4 cups milk - 1 cup apples, sliced in %a inch pieces Mix farina, sugar, salt, cinnamon and cornstarch. Add milk and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about five min- utes. Place over hot water. Beat well with rotary egg beater. Add apple and continue cooking 30 min- utes, uncovered, stirring gently two or three times during cooking. Serve hot or cold with top • milk or cream. The pudding is quite firm when cold. Six servings. Pity Poor Indian One of the two Indian skeletons found last autumn during the ex- cavations at the ancient Indian vil- lage of Cahiague hear Warminster had two lower jaw bones, says the Midland Press -Herald. This mys- terious fact was explained when the skeleton was found to that of a woman. That at least is the solu- tion offered by Prof. T. J, McI1- wraith of the Royal Ontario Museum who was in charge of the digging. Pity the poor Huron who had that dame for a squaw! YOU CAN BUY. superb Maxwell House Coffee in either a Super -Vacuum Tin in Drip or Regular Grind, or in a Glassine - Lined Bag in an, All Pur. pose Grind. For Swift, Safe, Gentle RELIEF of KIDDIES' CHEST COLDS DOASTHOUSANDS OF MOTHERS DOING BUCKLEY"S USE WHITE RUB "Have a care Jack Dalton! Unhand that package of crisp, crunchy, delicious Grape -Nuts Flakes!"+ "But these are no ordinary flakes! They're. made of two grains—wheat and malted barley. And skilfully blended, baked and toasted for crisp- ness, tempting taste and easy digest-: tion." "Hand over that giant economy package, villain. I'm a bit wolfish nay-) self, when it comes to Grape -Nuts Flakes!" "Curses! Foiled again! Every time I try to make off with some malty - rich, honey -golden Post's Grape -Nuts Flakes I'm stopped by this guy Curly Crisp!" "And why not? That's a neat package you've got there. Those Grape -Nuts Flakes supply carbohy- drates for energy; proteins for muscle; phosphorus for teeth and bones; iron for the blood; other food essentials." S 161 1.0t1 of teat--Scald eau_s Audi Tt ensure a • .. good euooe tease pph7 the teapot 'each, person. • on •wales : •e of tea for bo for £►v fresh, bubbly,et tea brew air lt'st Ebert Stir ' then stir ag minutes • • • before sexyin&• REG'LAR FELLERS—Perfect Opposition I CAN'T PLAY CHECKERS KERS WMT YOU, t tYl BUSY DOPIN°" OUT THIS DETEClG1'IF YOU CAN'T PLAY BY Y;SEL IT AIN'T LEGAL. Y' GOTTA t-IAVe, A PAR -I -N F1? By GENE BYRNES I CAN DO TI -IAT rM cerrinl Edo! AYTI413 GAME.,„ PUD i JUS' BEAT R.Osc.OE THI..EE. G MESS 5TRA!GAT