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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-12-17, Page 12Page 10 or line, * first soak- If clothes pins are boiled in strong SdR water, they will not stick to the clothes • frosty weather. # 4 ♦ A string dish mop, ed in warm water then wrung as dry as possible and saturated with furniture polish and dried, • makes an excellent duster for •tops of moldings, baseboards and ' !hard-to-get places. THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 17, 1953 A Page Devoted to the Interests of the Women Readers of The Times-Advocate Dot’s Beauty Shoppe (South of Jack Smith Jeweller) Naturelie Permanent Waving Lustron Cold Wave Cavern Main Street Groups Name Officers J-or 1954 The Future Generation Dorothy G. Pfaff, Prop PHONE 71-W EXETER The Smartest Thing You Wear Is Your Ha ir For Appointment Phone 146 Marjorie Dilkes “Your Hairdresser” 25 Huron St. W. - Ph. 140 WIN Caven Auxiliary W.M.S. The annual meeting of Caven Auxiliary, Women’s Missionary Society was held on the evening of December 14) at the manse. Sillery, tne president, meeting with prayer, of the year’s work by the various secre- Mrs. W. opened the Reports were given . taries and officers, all encourag ing and interesting. Mrs. E. Mitchell was in charge of the program, using the Ser vice of Worship for Christmas, as given in The Glad Tidings. She was assisted by Mrs. Strang, Mrs. Millar and Mrs.,Learn. Mrs.I H. Simpson sang “While Shep- I herds Watched Their Flocks By Night,” accompanied by Mrs. Nix- 1 on. The service concluded with 11 The Apostles’ Creed repeated in BIG MONEY ON BIG TOP CFPL Radio 3 to 4 p.m. Daily with Box Tops from CANADA PACKERS B The following retailers of Exeter and District stock “QUIX” Double Size and “BYE” Detergent: ig Wash Day Products I € Dishcloth inside each NSW DOUBLE SIZE PACKAGE OF QUIX SOAP POWDER • GIVES YOUR WASH thm CLEAN LOOK • MAKES COLORS BRIGHTER, WHITE CLOTHES WHITER ACTS QUICKER EXETER E. C. Beaupre J. H. Jones Grocery Rick’s Foodland Sanders Grocery GRAND BEND Desjardines’s Wallys Meat Market LUCAN Geo. H. Paul Revington Food Mkt< ZURICH Thiel's Grocery CENTRALIA Glenn Robinson Make Christmas A A WO unison. Mrs. E. Mitchell and Mrs. Strang presented life membership pins to Mrs. Kydd, who has been the efficient treasurer for 17 years, and to Miss F. Hatter, who was supply secretary for some years. When expressing their thanks, Miss Hatter stated that ill health compelled her to retire and Mrs. Kydd, who is carrying on, thanked the members because they never had let her down in the allocation. Rev. Mr. Sinclair conducted the installation of the following slate of officers for 1954: Honorary president, Mrs. Henry Strang; president, Mrs. William Sillery; first vice-presi dent, Mrs. A. Moir; second vice- president, Mrs. A. Whilsniith; secretary, Miss Margaret Brown; press secretary, Mrs. H. H. G. Strang; treasurer, Mrs. J. Kydd; assistant, Mrs. G. Dow; Mission Band leaders, Mrs. J. Taylor and Mrs. L. Learn; literature secre tary, Mrs. C. Cann; supply sec retary, Mrs. D. Millar; Home Helpers secretary, Mrs. E. Mit chell; welcome and welfare, Mrs. F. Whilsniith; C.G.I.T. leader, Miss M. A. Erskine, assistant, Miss A. Pfaff; pianist, Mrs. F. Nixon; Glad Tidings secretary, Mrs. H. Simpson; auditors, Mrs. D. Millar and Mrs. J. Pryde. Mrs. A. Moir moved a vote of thanks to the hostess, Mrs. Sin clair, her assistants, and all tak ing part in the meeting, after which a social half hour was joyed. Main St. Mission Circle The 1954 officers for Main Mission Circle were elected the December meeting at Mrs. Russell Balkwill’s home Decem ber 9 as follows: honorary presi dents, Mrs. G. Layton, Mrs. A. E. Holley, Mrs. R. E. Russell, Mrs. R. B a 1 k w i 11 ; president, Marilyn Skinner; vice-president, Pat Tuckey; treasurer, Connie Ostland; secretary and press re porter, Rena Murray, assistant, Mary McKnight; pianist, Mary McKnight, assistant, Barbara Tuckey; g^oup leaders, Barbara Tuckey, Ruth Klienfeldt, Mar garet Wildfong, Alice Carter. A program of Christmas stories and carols concluded with a social hour. James St. Afternoon Auxiliary The December meeting of the Afternoon Auxiliary of James St. United Church convened Thurs day afternoon last with a good attendance. The Christmas theme was carried out in the decorations and the program. Miss N. Keddy, assisted by Mrs. H. J. Snell, conducted the worship service. Miss Pearl Keyes presented a Christmas medita tion, “What Does Christmas Mean To You?” and Mrs. Hugh Par sons continued the Christmas theme in her solo, “Dear Little Stranger”. Mrs. Jack Coates told the story, “Legend of the Christ mas Rose” in a very touching manner. < Much cr/dit is due to Miss Keddy. and her group for this splendid meeting — especially to Miss Keddy who has convened the group for six years. Mrs. Lloyd Taylor presided for the business session and Mrs. Harvey Perkins acted as secret ary in the absence of Mrs. V. Armstrong. The executive will meet at home of Mrs. Armstrong January 4 to complete the ports of the past year’s work plan next year's program. & Lodge Visits County Home About 20 members of Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge visited the County Home at Clinton on Fri day night and presented a pro gram for the residents of the Home. Garnet Hicks, as master of ceremonies, led in a sing-song of hymns and carols. He also accom panied his daughters, Kathryn and Marilyn as they sang Christ mas songs. Mrs. Ed Johns, Mrs. Ed Lindenfield, Mrs. and Mrs. M. Fletcher tette arrangements of and carols. Mrs. E. Mrs, J. Thomson Usborne Native Mrs. John Thomson of Lucan, who died in South Huron Hos pital on Thursday, after suffering a stroke from which she failed to rally, passed away on her eightieth birthday.. She was the fotmer Kate Alice Earl, daughter of the late Wil liam and Carrie Earl, and was born in Usborne township. Fol lowing their marriage, Mr. and Mrs, Thomson farmed in Usborne. Upon retiring about seven years ago, they came to Exeter for a time but have made their home for the past three years In Lu can. Mrs. Thomson >was a member of the United 'Church. Surviving besides her husband are five sons—William, Usborne, George and Archie, Lucan, Roy, London, and Garfield, Exeter; two daughters—Mrs. Arlo Cope land, Kirkton, and Mrs. George Arksey, Woodham. Also surviving are two brothers, George Earl, Exeter, and James Earl, Usborne; Members of Beta Sigma Phi So rority, their husbands and friends enjoyed a Christmas party at the Legion Memorial Hall last Wed nesday night. Entertainment jn charge of Mrs Glen BonnaHie, included games and dancing. Santa’s arrival with gifts for all, added to the fun. Members of the Legion Auxil iary served a turkey barbeque -at tables gay with evergreens and candles. two sisters, Mrs. John T. Hern and Mrs. James Squire, both of Exeter; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The body rested at the Dinney funeral home until Saturday afternoon when the funeral serv ice was conducted by the Rev. E. M. Cook of Lucan and interment made in Exeter cemetery. Acting as pallbearers were An gus Earl, Ward Hern, Roy Mc Donald, James Anderson, John Luxton and Cecil Skinner. en- St. at WITH A GIFT FROM McK & W Ladies Wear ONLY 6 SHOPPING DAYS LEFT! Choose her gifts from our top selection of ladies’ wear! Fine lingerie, housecoats, accessories, fashionable blouses, skirts, sweaters, etc. Moderate price range in all lines. You’ll find her present here! TIP-TOP TAILORS SUITS Made To Your Measure! Remember! McKnight & Walper’s free Christmas gift is a tailored suit made just for you! Choose your own material and style. You receive a free chance with every purchase, large or small. Another two pairs of nylons Will be giveri away this Saturday night! Make sure your name is entered. SATURDAY’S WINNER-. Mrs. M. Hetherington, 82 John St., Exeter McKnight & Walper LADIES’ WEAR TELEPHONE 474 MAIN ST., EXETER HOW WILL I CELEBRATE? — John Frederick Guenther, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Guenther, Dashwood, will be one year old on New Year’s Day. He’s near tearing his hair out, figuring how he’ll celebrate New Year’s Day and his first birthday all in one! —Jack Doerr, Exeter Gram Says Still Time To Make This Cake By MARJORIE STEINER For those who haven’t made their Christmas cake yet, and es pecially for those who have put off making it because they worry about baking it, we have a recipe for We for an uncooked Christmas have Mrs. R. L. Motz’ it, that it’s very good. CHRISTMAS CAKE (Uncooked) Mrs. R. L. Motz) can sweetened condensed milk cake, word A. Morgan sang quar- folk songs __ ______ ___ ___S. Steiner gave readings and Mr. Robert Cann and son, Ray, played square dance tunes on their violins, with Garnet Hicks at the piano. Mrs. Maratha Jacobs, matron of the Home, thanked the visitors for the program and treats brought by the Lodge. Mrs. H. Beaver,- N.G., replied on behalf of the members. When glue thickens in the bottle, moisten it with vinegar instead of water. WHITE SALAD (Mrs. J. Wiliams) No. 2 can sliced pineapple1 32 marshamallows /1 envelope plain gelatin J c. cold milk Scant 2 c. scalded milk 1 cup heavy cream, whipped 1 cup chopped blanched almonds Method: Cut marshmallows and pineapple into small pieces. Soak overnight in pineapple juice from can (in frig). Following day, soften gelatin in cold milk then dissolve in hot milk. Add to pineapple mixture and cool. Fold in whipped cream. Add nuts. Turn into mold and chill. Unmold on bed of greens. Top with red.cherry. (Ser.ves 8). Did two-legged mice get into your cookie jar? There’s still time to make some of these ice box or— 5 CHRISTMAS COOKIES (Karen Young, New Liskeard) cup butter cups brown sugar eggs unbeaten cups flour tsp. salt tsp. soda tsp. baking powder tsp. vanilla ° Mix in order given and add red and green cherries, sliced and walnuts cut fine. Form into rolls, wrap in wax paper and leave in frig a few hours or overnight. Slice and bake in 375° oven till light brown.* * * * P.S.: Tried Mrs. W. Gardiner's recipe for raw cranberry relish (with apple) and found it delic ious. Cj Cl Ladies!.. £The Hunting Season Is Almost Over! Tell Him You Want An % Wonderful Features! New push - button auto matic defrosting . . . . beautiful spring -fresh green interiors . . . big full-width freezers . . . . pantry door with extra shelves. Beautiful Styling! INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Refrigerator WITH the 1 CLIMATES Send Your Man Today To F. W. Huxtable Your I-H Refrigerator Dealer MAIN ST EXETER 1 2 cups chopped dates 2 2 1 the on re- and - By B.A. * « * is the beginning of and most likely just cups large raisins cups each of red and green cherries cups graham wafer crumbs cup ^blanched .almonds cup broken walnuts cup mixed peel cubes candied pineapple doz. marshamollows (colored, ' if available) cut with scissors tsp. salt tsp. each nutmeg, cloves, ’all spice Method: Roll wafers fine. Add salt and spices. Mix with other ingredients. Add can of milk and mix thoroughly. Pack in dish lined with waxed paper, stand two days before using.* * * * Have a recipe from Mrs. Jay Williams, Rochester, for a salad that should .go nicely with cold turkey. It’s called— 4 1 1 1 4 1 Christmas Notes One suggestion brought for ward this year by a progressive parent was that Christmas boxes be placed in an obvious place rather than hidden where they might be inspected in private. That way, you can keep your eye on them or even put mem bers of the fa'mily on their honor. Wrapped in shapes which would betray their contents, the pack ages will build up lots of sus pense and you may be sure they Will create ♦ A small age, asked lots of surprises.• • • girl, four years of Santa on his radio broadcast, this year for a well- known make of automobile—and not the kind that comes in take- epart models. Maybe he could drive it down if the roads are clear,* * * # With a December 17 deadline for mailing this year we’re left with about time to stick stamps. We can assist post office workers by tying local mail together and by having parcels teady Id lots of time. It’s most important that par cels be packed well, if you think youf package will land safely when dropped from a four foot height, ft Will probably travel safely, Experience watching mail in a large metropolitan post office showed us that the more pack- ing, the better —< just to make sure your carefully chosen and wrapped gift arrives safely at its destination. SPSCS Herewith the SPSCS, where it will end. Translated, the SPSCS is the Society for the Prevention o Stupid Christmas Songs. “Stupid’ is the only adjective, perhaps in correctly used, but nevertheless effective, in describing such dit ties as “Here Comes Santa Claus, Right Down Santa Claus Lane,” and “I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus”. ThOre’s a host of others but it’s useless to use the space to quote them when they blat from every radio speaker all day long now. They’re constantly being worn away by time but while they are here we must, endure them and grind our teeth, miss the better music, di* be constant ly rushing to the radio to turn it off in time to miss them. Probably our grandmothers thought “Jingle Bells” a bit out Of line in her day too, so We’ll just keep disapproving as the new inspirations flouriddr their Season on the scene and hope that Christmas carols will still he around to add the right touch when they’re singing, “Does Santa Fly Presents 'To Pho tittle Things Oh Mars”, Your Christmas List Here Special Suggestions For Price-Conscious Shoppers Gifts Up To $5.00 COLORFUL WALL PLAQUES FANCY CUSHfONS COMFORTABLE HASSOCKS BEAUTIFUL PICTURES PIN-UP LAMPS ★ SMART SMOKER SETS ★ HOME ORNAMENTS ★ HOSTESS CHAIRS ★ LA-Z-BOY CHAIRS ★ COLORFUL CHROME SUITES ★ FLOOR LAMPS ★ COFFEE TABLES ★ DESKS AND BOOKCASES ★ STURDY BRIDGE SETS ★ CORNER CABINETS Gifts Up To $10.00 MODERN TABLE LAMPS MAGAZINE RACKS LOVELY END TABLES AIR-FOAM PILLOWS SCATTER MATS ★ PRACTICAL HAMPERS ★ MIRRORS Gifts For Children ★ SUNSHINE TRICYCLES ★ PLAY WAGONS ★ GIRLS’ DOLL BUGGIES ★ TABLE AND CHAIR SETS ★ CHILDREN’S ROCKERS ★ NURSERY LAMPS ★ PRETTY DOLL CRADLES ★ BOYS’ SCOOTERS You Are Welcome To Browse Around! “Gifts For The Home Are The Best Gifts Of All” PHONE 20 MAIN STREET SOUTH EXETER