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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-07-11, Page 61946 Stylemaste; Sedan Makes First Trans-tanada GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCTS OF CANADA LIMITED - OSHAW.A, ONTARIO 'Phone 58 Wingham, Ont. 146C Scrvice from any branch London Hamilton Toronto Sudbury Winnipeg Vancouver For sending money anywhere in Canada our Domestic Money Orders are safe, convenient and cheap. Payments abroad can also be made by means of our Foreign Money Orders, Drafts and Mail Transfers—as well as by Cable Transfers where speed is necessary Faplain your requirements at any of our branches and we will advise the method which best suits your ease. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE 4h %%Awn Branch) R. R. liehdeno Manager, Id 'VACM SIX WINGHAM ADVANCE,-TIMES 'Thursday, July nth, 194 Outstandingly Good milli....011.1111111101111111111111 • r.41 EsieCtrilC Fencers: I Table Lamps I Toasters 1 Records and • Record Players n • • McGILL n 1Radio Service 1 • n Phone 380. • 00011111111111W211iMMUR Q:,--I am unable to get any more 8c loaves of bread, The bread man tells me they have discontinued making these loaves, is that right, A;--Bakers must continue in the mak- ing of the 8c loaves in the same pro- portion as they have been doing dur, ing the year 1941, Q;—I would appreciate it if you would tell me where I can get a priority fox, a new bathtub. I am a returned discharged serviceman, ,A:,...priorities in connection with building material accessories are handled between offices of Depart- ment of Veterans Affairs and Prior- ities, Offices, Ottawa. Would advise you to contact the nearest D,V.A. conncillor. Q;—We are planning on having a large wedding reception. Where will we be able to obtain extra rat- ions of sugar and butter? but no allowance is made, under present ration regulations, for such parties and receptions. it true that shirt manufacturers must obtain permits before they may export goods to other countries Ax—Yes. Every shirt manufacturer must obtain a permit from the De- partment of Trade and Commerce be- fore he may send shirts out of Can- ada. best results. For example use one part •of one of the fruits listed in No 1 to 2 parts of one of fruits listed in No. 2, Or a commercial pectin can be used, 3. Fruit should be over-ripe and should be, carefully cleaned, Meas- ure all ingredients or weigh fruits and sugar, 4. Jelly should be boiled rapidly. Use a large preserving kettle to prevent iboil-overs and stir constantly. 5. A jelly thermometer assures you of a good jelly or jam and prevents reduction of the amount by too 'much evaporation. This handy de- vice is hung inside as liquid begins Hello, Homemakers! You haven't 3nuch time to talk on the phone when the berries are ready to jam, Neither 'lave, I. Please mail any requests for information to me. be glad to ans- Aver by return mail. Anyway,. if your taking down instructions they may be incomplete so clip this column and paste it on the filing cards of yOur re- cipe box, today. Notes on Making Good Jelly 1. Blackberries, gooseberries, crab ap- ples, tart apples, quinces and cran- berries jell easily, 2, Cherries, strawberries, peaches, pears, and rhubarb require a pectin or jel-rich combination to give the We read much about ' the summer- sports, soft ball, baseball, tennis, bowl- ing, golfing, but nothing said about the back breaking job of mowing the. lawn. Mrs. Jack Harper had men at work. on Friday raising her verandah, Many- improvements* are being put through. Mr. Clare Edwards and family of St, Maryg, spent the week-end at Mr. Wm. Edwards. ,. Mr. Hewitt and Mrs. _John Harper- attended the funeral at Clifford on, Thursday' of the former Irene Taylor' of McIntosh. Mr. Ralph Metcalfe is taking treat- ment in a,Toronto' Hospital, We notice our visitors on Sunday.. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Halliday of Kitch- ener, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mulvey and family of Fergus, Mrs. Adamson, (nee /Mary Agnes Pomeroy) from Sask. BELMORE of the W.M.S, and war workers gath- cred around a quilt for the clothing collection. The meeting was also held in the church afterwards, when Mrs. Rev. Hewitt was presented with a beautiful mirror, Mrs. Hewitt 'gave of her best to the w.g.s., the Mission Band, the Women's Institute, not only,fiter pres- ence but her voice on all occasions. A social evening was held in Mc- Intosh church on Friday evening, prior to the removal from our midst of the Hewitt family, A warning to all bathers was the drowning 'of Madeline Schefter at Mildmay last week, to keep out of •deep water until you have learned to swim. Mr. Norman Newans • had the mis- fortune to lose his horse last week. Although totally blind, he made' him- self useful, was a cracker jack at re- moving fences. priority certificates for suits? A:--Priority certificates for suits will not be issued to returned • service personnel after October 30th., 1946. However .retailers and 'custom tail- ors will be required to 'honour these up to December 31st., 1946, Q :—Are all the, coupons for sugar for _ canning now valid? Ax—Yes on July the 4th.,' the last 5 coupons especially set aside for can- ning sugar were declared valid. Q:—The price of tomatoes seem high, is there a ceiling price on them. A:—No there is no. ceiling price on tomatoes. MEETS EVERY (Intended for last Week) A happy gathering on the church lawn on Wednesday when members to boil, and when it records 000 de- grecs, it is time „to. pour. 6. You always skirls jelly as the liquid boils. Whenyon use commercial peed* follow the instructions on the pack- age explicitly. BLACIPgRRY JAM 4 lbs. blackberries, 0 lbs, of .granu, fated sugar, juice of one lemon. Look over blackberries carefully, and wash if it seems advisable. Put blackberries and sttgar together in a preserving kettle, mix andlet stand for about 15 minutes, or until the juice is partially extracted. Then cook gen- tly uncovered, stirring often, until a few drops of the jam will thicken on -a cold plate, Add strained lemon juice and cook for 5 minutes longer. Let stand a few moments and skint ;then stir before ladling into hot sterlized jars, Cover at once with a thin film of hot paraffin; when cold, pour more. very hot paraffin around the edge of the top of jar—tip and tilt the jar, to seal carefully, When cold, cover the jars or tie down with paper. BLUEBERRY-CURRANT JAM 2 lbs. (about 11/2 quarts) blue- berries, 2 lbs. (about 4 cups) slightly crushed currants, 3 lbs. (or a little less) granulated sugar. Combine prepared bWeberries.. and Ehrrants. Add Stigaf, Cook mixture, with frequent stirring, until a few drops will thicken on a cold plate. Cool slightly, skim, then stir. Fill hot sterilized jars and seal. CINNAMON APPLE JELLY 5 lbs. apples, sugar, red food coloring, cinnamon extract. Wash apples; do not pare or core. Cut in eighths, removing seeds and blemishes. Barely - cover with water; cover; simmer until soft. Srtain through jelly bag. Measure juice; heat to Foiling; skim; add 314 cup sugar for each cup juice. Stir until sugar dis- solves. Cook until*syrup sheets off spoon, Color with red food coloring. Flavor with a few drops cinnamon ex- tract. Pour into hot sterlized. glasses. Paraffin-seal. Makes four 6.-ounce glasses. • CURRANT JAM, 'SPICED For 6 lbs. of currants to be made into jam, allow 1 cup white vinegar and 2 tbsps. (each) whole cinnamon and cloves, tied in cheesecloth. Cook the spices with the currants and sugar. PLUM JAM, SPICED For 7 lbs. plums to be used for jam, allow 1 cup white vinegar and 11/2 tbsps. (each) whole cinnamon, cloves and allspice ;tie the spices in cheese- cloth, and simmer with the fruit. * * * Anne Allan invites you to write to her clo The Wingham Advance-Times. Send in your suggestion on homemak- ing problems and watch this column for replies. RUNNING water is a necessity on the - modern farm — in the home, stables, poultry houses, and greenhouses it saves valuable time and labour every day. Livestock need plenty of Fresh Water to maintain a high standard of production — let a DURO pump carry the water for you. THE NEW DURO PUMP The new DURO is the Farmer's pump —built to pump water through all your buildings for all your water needs. Well-constructed, it will give you long and satisfactory service. EMCO FIXTURES AND FITTINGS For your Kitchen, Bath- room, and Laundry. Designed for Beauty and Utility. See us for com- plete information. 'UM lllllllllll mum llllll nesmesimiteronastu Hints -.On H. MACHAN _Pashto:awl trot nunamennusieuwat Brigadier R. A. Mactarkne, P.S.O. Trip to Win Todd Medal 'for -Brig.' R. A. Macfarlane A cotton dress perfect for commut- ing on a summer's day is a find. This one should do a good job since It is cool, comfortable and colorful. Made with a pink chambray top, a neckband of the same pink on black plaided gingham as the skirt, ties in a crisp bow at the V neckline, The skirt has pockets on either side of the front ga- thers of the skirt. Not shown, is a short-sleeved bolero jacket to match the skirt, which makes it so nice as a commuter's costume. : DOWN "CANADA'S MAIN STREET" -The Trans-Canada Highway, which links province to province, from sea to sea, and opens the way to a great new era of tourist travel. a.* RATION COUPON INFORMATION Rolling along "Canada's Main Street" - the Trans- • Canada Highway - from coast to coast, Brigadier- R. A. Macfarlane, D.S.O., at the wheel of a new' 1946 Chevrolet Sedan, has just completed the first' ocean-to-ocean automobile trip, without leaving : ,Canadian To win the A. E. Todd Gold Medal - offered in 1912 by the Mayor of Victoria - Brig. Macfarlane , left Louisburg, Nova Scotia, with the salt of the- Atlantic on his rear wheels, and after nine days of driving he arrived in Victoria, Vancouver Island._ BC, and dipped his front, wheels in the Pacific, , having covered 4;743 MILES The Chevrolet used was a stock 1946 Model poivered. with a standard six-cylinder valve-in-head engine. It was selected by Brig. Macfarlane-who held the' responsible posts of Director of Mechanization and Deputy Mas- ter-General of Ordnance, at De- • fence Headquarters, Ottawa -- because he is convinced that at , "sturdy, light, economical passes- ' ger car' is ideal for the average. Canadian citizen." With his ex- • tensive experience of army ye- hides, on the testing grounds and' on active service in 'two wars,. Brig. Macfarlane made the new Chevrolet his choice for his his- tory-making trip-another "first" for Chevrolet! 4111m.10114.60..1 Coupons now valid are sugar-pre- serves S1 to S21, butter RIO to 1214, Meat MO to M45. Questions and Answers Q:—My husband and X are planning on spending two weeks at a Summer hotel, Will we have to surrender any ration coupons? A:—People taking up residence in Summer hotels' for a continuous per- iod of fOurteen days Must surrender twolneat coupons, one sugar coupon and one butter coupon for e~ath .per- son, O:.-.48 it true that returned service personnel may CO longer reteht THROUGH THE ROCKIES—The Chevrolet spent thrilling hours skirting sheer precipices and climbing high mewl• tabs toads before it encountered this quiet little valley in Canada's Rocky NEARING THE END OF THE TRAIL-31V. Johnson and George Warren of the• Victoria Automobile Club, meet Brigadier Macfarlane and hig Chevrolet a few miles outside' Victoria and escort him into the City. THE PACIFICI - Atter 4743 miles of rapid, trouble-free driving, Brigadier Macfarlane and his co-driver dip the front wheels of their Chevrelet in the Pacific. Ocean to win the A. B. Todd Gold Medal. THE AWARD—Winding of the Range. Todd Medal, Offered in 1912, became, possible with COM. • pletion of the Trans-Canada Highway. It is now awarded to Brig, R. A. Macfarlane for the first authenticated jour- ney from Louisburg, Cape Breton, to Victoria, B.C., over a specified all-Canadian Mote.