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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1949-08-25, Page 9POP’S M [F M THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXRTER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 25, 1949 Over The Fabric Fence By NEDLEN O’BRIEN Page 9 $300 RewardThis week the Times-Advocate introduces an exclusive feature for its women readers -— “Over The Fabric Fence” —- written by Neilen O'Brien, Nellen O’Brien, whose real name is Mrs. F, J, Armstrong, hails from Vancouver, B.C., and recently married-F/O ,F. J, Arm- strong, stationed at Centralia Airport. Before her marriage, Mies O’Brien was a fabric expert on the staff of the Vancouver Sun. She has had wide experience in, dealing with cloths, especially since she was once employed as a public relations officer in .one of the largest rayon manufactur ers in Canada. In this position, Miss O’Brien was required know all the peculiarities of different fabrics, “Canadians,” she says, ‘ more interested in getting value for their money rather than in the fashion n'ews.” Consequently her articles are written with this in mind and readers will find that her knowledge of fabrics will benefit them .in a very practical way. * * GREETINGS Saves 12% on electricity! to the Water slays hot 2Vi times longer than ih ordinary water heaters! Clean hot water ready 3 times faster than with ordinary single element water heaters I See us today for the most amazing water heater ever made! Small down payment. Easy terms! Manufactured under license from the A. O. Smith Corp., Milwoukeo, Wise, U.SA Service Phone: Crediton ISrlX Exeter 857 are rhone Exeter 407J >k * . To all those ladies who (purchase and take care of the family wardrobe. Can you tell by .looking at a garment or even by feeling the; fabric whether it is made from animal fiber such as- wool, veget able fiber such as silk or cotton, or synthetic substance such as rayon or nylon? No, .of course not — you are not all textile experts, and the thetics are veiy hard nize. Yet economists have that twenty to thirty-three per cent of all income in Canada is spent on clothing and that by world statistics the textile in- technical new syn- to recog- estimated WHEN THEY’RE LOOKING FOR ^STEERING SERVICE So-o-o VISUALINER installed a brand new Now you can SEE FOR YOURSELF why you're ruining your tires and why your car steers hard. The John Bean VISUALINER shows YOU whether your car needs steering service and helps US do a faster, more accurate job of correcting the trouble. It only take* a few minutes to check your wheel alignment on the VISUALINER . . . SALES & SERVICE Phone 38W Exeter AMAZING NEW DISCOVERY! HOT WATER dustry ranks second only to food. In Canada our Pure Food Daws requiring that all jngredients of manufactured food be clearly stated on a label, have made the purchasing of food a very simple matter. On the other hand, the present uncertainty of fiber con tent in fabrics continues to make our textile buying somewhat of a gamble, Th© chief reason for this un- certainity and consequent waste of money is the lack of a tCan adian Textile Labelling Law, America passed her own Label ling Law in 1941, but ,as yet we are still struggling along in the dark, Without a label you, the consumer, must make a guess as to fiber content, then take an other shot in the dark as to the best method of ric. How often Canadian-made ric of which factured in , Canada, ruined by one washing or clean ing. Our government, however, is grappling with this large and .un wieldy problem through the new Standards Division of the De partment of Trade and Com merce. After nearly two year’s struggle much progress has been made in bringing all factions concerned into agreement as to standards in sizes .. fibres. Nevertheless, it will be some time before action can be taken. In the meantime, a good gene ral rule covering the washing or cleaning of all mixed or blended fabrics, is to treat the material with the same .care that you would give the weakest and most delicate fiber in the mixture. For example, because a pair of sox are macle of part wool and nylon, this is no reason to ex pect them to wash without shrinking. Although nylon shrinkage is only about eight percent in boiling water and two percent in cold water, the shrink age in wool is the greatest haz ard and must be considered first. Then too, jn a mixture of wool and rayon you must con sider the shrinkage of the wool as well as the weakness of the rayon fiber when wet. Again, the greatest difference between pure spun silk and .spun rayon lies in their laundering qualities. For choose a light color in either of these fabrics which will entail frequent laundering, your choice should be pure silk in even its cheapest form rather than rayon in its choicest weave. The wash ing qualities of rayon, however, have been much improved in recent years, but great care must be exercised when ironing this fabric. On the other hand, rayon has been found to withstand more friction than almost any other fabric. Therefore, when purchas ing material for lining a garment which is not washable, you will find that rayon is your most economical and durable fabric. Keen competition among the cotton manufacturers has forced an almost universal adoption of a label stating that the. fabric has been pre-shrunk. This has proved invaluable in the select ion of cotton garments for child ren. Filling or starch which has been added to cotton fabrics is yet another unlabelled quality which still confuses the home maker. New special finishes on cottons,, however, have been ex tended to include such advant ages as crush-resistant, dirt- re pellent and water-repellent. Nylon, the newest synthetic fabric, has reached the highest peak of durability and wash ability. When the small difficult ies connected with the dyeing of this fiber have been completely eliminated nylon and its improve ments will remain the leaders in the washable and wearable field. Turning again to the question of labelling these new synthetic fibers for the homemaker, the divergence of opinion* in inter national .circles was vividly ap parent at a meeting .held in Bux ton, England in June of last y e a r by Technical Committee No. 38 of the .United Nations. The thirteen nations represented there could not even agree upon an international definition for rayon, nor a universal yarn count. They did agree, however, that a generic term for all man made fibers should be standard ized throughout the world, Canada’s first concern in this matter, of course, is to establish her own set of standards, then to reconcile these with .the other united nations. Support of the work started by the Department of Trade and Commerce from all W o m e n's organizations will eventually cut down our national clothing bill and enable Canada to take her rightful place in international trade. When this labelling and standardization Sy stem has b een , established the homemaker will be able to buy clothing and textiles with assur ance and her task of caring for he family wardrobe will become less of a gamble. » * ♦ » *. .. . *0NclICu O’Brien will be pleased to answer any questions you Piny have on fabrics. Just write to hcr*% The Thncs-Advocato. Lindenficids Limited PHONE 181 EXETER .cleaning the fab- have you seen a garment, the fab- lias been manu- absolutely as well as legislative economy if you Visiting Nurse; Did you drink three pitchers of .Water and stay in bed like I told you? Patient: I drank the water. Hello Homemakers! Delicate in flavour, tender in texture, at tractive in colour and shape and altogether delicious is the way all vegetables ’ ’ ’ ' But too often methods leave and colourless, and dont’s to keep the true ness of fresh garden produce, 1. Never use soda in cooking vegetables. It destroys some of the vitamins and flavour, 2. Recommended cooking me thods are baking, steaming, and steam-boiling. This latter thod is cooking in as small a quantity of water as possible, such as half an inch. It ‘ commended for young, garden vegetables. 3. Over-cooking and too ____ water cause loss of minerals and vitamins and destruction of true colour and flavour. 4. The liquid in which a veg etable has been should be used sauces, gravies juice drinks. 5. Fresh or dried herbs, leaves from celei-y tops often add .flav our and variety to vegetable or other dishes. 6. Serve a raw vegetable once a day. 7. Scrub tender young vege tables, Trim wisely. When you peel, peel thin. When you cut, cut even pieces. When .prepared, do not allow them to stand in a warm room, keep in a small amount .of water in the refriger ator. Better still, prepare veg etables in time to dash them on to the stove to cook. 8. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to each pint of water and then it is not necessary to add salt they are eaten. 9. No matter what s people say, a tight-fitting maintains an even, constant boil ing point and prevents too much- steam escaping, therefore reduc ing the danger of burning dry, 10, When the pot of vegetables begins to boil, reduce the heat to keep boiling, but never allow a “rushing” boil. 11. Do not cook to death. Keep track of time. When a fork can should be served, common cooking vegetables soggy So we review do's encourage you to colour and good me- is re fresh much cooked or canned for soups, cream or vegetable when o m e cover be gently pushed into* a piece, drain the liquid into an enamel or heat-resistant glass jar. 12, To serve as a buttered veg etable, shake the fresh cooked food over a warm electric ele ment, then add 1 tbsp, of butter for each cup of vegetables, Fold a piece of cheescloth over the food if it is not being served im mediately, Serve in a warm veg etable dish, Turnip Scallop 3 cups turnip % cup margarine % cup flour 2 cups milk Slice turnips thin, cut circular pieces in strips. Place a layer ot turnip in greased casserole, sprinkle with flour, salt and pep per. Now add second, then third layer, lightly sprinkling with seasoned flour, Cover with milk. Bake in a pre-heated electric oven for 50 minutes. ’ Tomatoes Stuffed With Salmon 6 tomatoes 1 tsp. grated onion 1. tbsp, butter i cup bread crumbs salt and pepper 1 cup salmon Prepare tomatoes as for Stuf fed Tomatoes. Cook onion in but ter for 5 minutes. Add crumbs, salmon, salt and pepper. Stuff tomatoes and place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle on a few more salted crumbs. Bake in preheated electric oven of 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Spiced Summer Squash Wash, quarter or cut in thick slices. Steam or cook 15 to 20 minutes until soft, in a small amount of boiling, salted water. Drain thoroughly, mash and sea son with butter, salt and pepper and nutmeg. Spinach Ring 6 cups spinach cup butter % tsp. salt 2 cups cooked buttered beets Cook washed spinach sprinkl ed with the salt for 12 minutes. Drain and dot with butter. Press into a ring on a platter, leaving centre for the buttered beets. Garnish with slices of hard- cooked eggs. Former Bend Minister ^Married In London The marriage was solemnized in London by Rev, D. Mortimer, of Rev, Angus McMillan Grant, formerly of Grand Bend and Kippen United Church charges and recently inducted minister of the Camlachie charge, and Miss Blanche Anderson, of Parkhill, daughter of Mrs. Anderson and the late Donald Anderson. The bride was attended by Mrs. Gordon Brown, Bothwell and the groom was supported by John Stewart, London. After the ceremony they left on a motor trip and after Sept ember 1 will take up residence at the United Church parsonage at Camlachie where Mr. Grant 'has already commenced his pas torate. Pentecostal Group Meets The young women’s missionary meeting of the Pentecostal Church was held at the Mrs. P. Jolly and roll answered by a special verse. Mrs. Stewart brought the message, of Prayer”. Miss Marjorie. Miller closed the service with prayer. home of call was scripture Triebner “Power A $300.00 reward will be given for information lead ing to foe arrest and conviction of anyone stealing any poultry, etc., ats any of the Lake view Poultry Farms at Exeter, Dashwood, or Lucan. S- X K SMMKLakeview Poultry Farm WEIN BROS., EXETER Growing Contracts DASHWOOD Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hoperoft attended the funeral of a rela tive in Clifford on Monday. ’ Mr. and Mrs. N. Evans and family of Richmond Hill spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoffman. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ness, of London, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Ness. Miss Dorothy Hayter spent the, past week with her sister in Windsor. Mr. and Mrs. N. Scott and family of Bowmanville and Mrs. J, Cndmore and Miss , Shirley Smith of Toronto spent the week end with Mrs. E. Kleinstiyer. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Kleinstiver and son, who have been visiting here, returned to their home in Chicago on Tuesday. 'Miss Betty Douglas, of Strat ford spent the week-end with Mrs. Ness and Paul. Master Tommy Arthur, Exeter, is spending his holidays with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hopcroft. Mr. and Mrs. M. McGrenere, of London, are spending their vacation with her parents, Mt. and Mrs. O. Restemeyer. Mr. and Mrs. Bowmanville are their Lorna o£ Illig -Perkins In a double-ring ceremony, Joanne Perkins became the bride of Howard P. Illig, at candle light services at St. Columba Episcopal Church, Detroit, on Saturday, July 30, with Rev. Otis Berkley officiating. The bride, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. came to the of her father, dleliglit satin, fitted bodice, a bertha of satin and Alencon lace. The full skirt flared into a circular train. Hem full length veil of French illusion fell from a tiara of seed pearls. She ried a cascade bouquet of phanotis, gardenias and ivy, tered with white orchids. Arlene Illig, sister of groom, acted as maid of honour. Her orchid marquisette gown was fashioned with an off-the- shoulder neckline. The hoop skirt , had ruffles cascading down the back and around the edge. Site wore a matching crownless hat with streamers. The bridesmaids were' Birze.le, Audrey Upward, Shirley Maxwell, Helen Dawson, Sanderson and Shirley Patterson. Their gowns were fashioned identically to the honour maids, in pale yellow and pale green. They carried colonial bouquets of yellow and. white daisies, and ivy with streamers. Little Jane Arlyce niece of the bride, Her dress the bridesmaids* Gordon E, Perkins, altar on the arm in a gown of can- fashioned with a deep neckline and To growers who can comply with certain require ments;, we offer attractive contracts to grow a new improved strain of .Pasture Type Timothy Seed. The British firm of R. W. (run,son (Seeds) Ltd., London, England, -has made available to us a limited quantity of Foundation Stock Timothy Seed5 strain Aberystwyth S48. The original selection of this seed was made at the world famous Plant Breeding Station in Aberystwyth, Wales, and the Foundation Stock was produced in New Zealand and lias been certified by the 5xew Zealand Department of Agriculture. Aberystwyth S4<8 Timothy is a highly desirable pasture strain. Interested growers are invited to apply for growing contracts only if they have suitable land Williams, visiting daughter, Mr. and Kleinstiver. of with Mrs. young man was notThe . off, but was very much in well love. It was his sweetheart’s birthday, and he called at the florist’s shop and ordered a bunch of roses tq be sent to her. When he called to see her that evening she was profuse in her thanks. “Do y o u know,” she .said, “your roses just match my frock, and I notice that there is a little dew on them even now.” “I know there is,” he replied, “but I shall pay that offf when I get my money on .Friday.” isolationand can provide for required tkrlyce Gloria majestic yellow Upward, was flower girl. Her dress was fashioned after the bridesmaids* in pale orchid over pink. She carried a small colonial bouquet of daisies. Philip Winterhalter assisted the groom as best man. Albert Tonic, Ronald Teslan, Jack Par ker, Don Sclinitzhanfer, Dr. Wil bur Sanders and John Pace were ushers. The soloist, grill, sang "O “Because”. The bride’s floor length gown of coral crepe with dubonnet accessories. Her flowers were eamelias, dyed to match her accessories. The groom’s mother wore pow der blue with white accessories. Her flowers were pink camelias. After a reception for 250 guests, the couple departed on their honeymoon. The ibride wore a yellow costume with accessories. Mr. and and Misses Hunter of wedding. Mr. Harold Lan- Promise Me” and mother wore a white Mrs. Russell Edith and town attended Shell fiileen No* 118. Timothy — Strain Aberystwyth S48. (Note thick leaf growth —- a highly desirable pasture variety) No. 119. Timothy Standard Canadian arid American strains. Jones, MacNaughton Seeds Ltd Box “H”Phone 207 ONTARIO