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"helpful hints"f�rhappy nhomemakers:
HOUSEHOLD HINTS:
If you're a bride just com-
ing into command of your
first home, one of your
greatest needs is a good list
of housekeeping shortcuts.
To get your list off to an
auspicious start, here is a
selection which uses a single,
inexpensive household
staple ... baking soda.
Remove protective coat-
ing from new copperware —
when the protective coating
on new copperware has be-
gun to peel, you can remove
the remainder by boiling for
a few minutes in a non -
aluminum pan full of water
to which three tablespoons
of baking soda are added.
Prevent steel wool from
rusting — steel wool won't
rust if stored in a cup or a
jar of water to which a dash
of soda is added.
Shine silver flatware —
line enamel pan with alumi-
num foil. Place silver on foil,
cover with boiling water,
add three tablespoons of
baking soda and let sit for a
few minutes. Rinse and dry.
This method is not recom-
mended for pieces with
cemented -on handles or that
are ornately patterned with
darkened backgrounds for -
contrast,
Freshen sponges, dish-
cloths and dishmops' — if
dishwashing equipment
develops a sour odor, soak
in a sinkful of hot water
laced with three table-
spoons of baking soda. To
prevent sponges which float
from getting a one-sided
treatment, anchor them un-
der water with a plate or
other heavy object.
Ageless catalyst for sparkling evenings
"Something old, some-
thing new; something bor-
rowed, something blue," is
an American bridal tradi-
tion that has been handed
down through the years.k
and remains as popular,
today, as in the past. In
spite of -our fast -paced,
contemporary lifestyle,
traditions have long influ-
enced . the various mar-
riage Ceremonies through-
out the world.
In Japan, a golden rice
wine known as Sake_ and
often referred to as the
nectar of the gods, is an
essential part' of the -wed:
ding ceremony. The bride
and groom each take three
sips from three cups of
Sake signifying fidelity,
happiness and harmony.
According to an ancient
Japanese saying, Sake
should be served warm ...
and by a warm-hearted
woman, for it is meant
to be a person-to-person
drink.
Among lovers, an ex-
change of Sake cups holds
a deeper meaning than a
kiss; among friends, an
exchange of Sake cups
indicates the., deep regard
for each other; among a
roomful• of strangers, it is
meant to make close
friends.
Sake, one of the oldest
drinks in the world, has
been improved and re-
fined from special strains
of rice for over 2,000 years
to bring out the not too
dry, not too sweet, delicate
nut -like flavor.
Traditionally Sake is
served slightly warmer
than body temperature,
about 100 to 105F for
heating r 'leases its heady
bouquet. Today, though,
many enjoy it chilled,
poured over ice or right
out of the bottle.
If serving it warm, it
adds to the enjoyment to
follow the Japanese cus-
tom: Decant the warm
'Sake into a small ceramic
flask called tokkurl which
is brought to the table and
poured into tiny ceramic
cups called sakazuki.
(Tokktiri and sakazuki
may be ,obtained at any
oriental goods store and
some Sake producers en-
close the set with a bottle
of Sake in attractive gift
packages — unusual and
ideal for the newlywed
host and hostess.) •
Whether served in a
traditional or contempo-
rary manner, Sake is the
timeless catalyst for spark-
ling evenings. It goes well
with',everything enjoyable;
an adjunct to warm gra-
cious living.
You can celebrate with
Sake, relax with Sake or
even cook with Sake. Sake
can be used in any recipe
calling for dry white wine
or sherry and unlike other
wines, Sake will maintain
its special qualities after
uncorking (refrigerate•
please) almost indefi-
nitely.
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A :Cake t
Enchant.,your
Reception...
From Bartliff's Bakery
in Clinton. Let our
specialists create a
beautiful cake for your wedding.
We also specialize in Birthday Cakes,
Anniversary Cakes, Pies and Cookies.
Remember — when you buy Barfliff's,
you buy the best!
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'BARTLIFFS
Battery's Restaurant
"A tradition in Huron County since 1902"
ALBERT ST., CLINTON 482-9727
'Deodorize chopping
board — to clean,wipe with
a damp towel, sprinkled
with dry baking soda. Rinse
and dry.
Brides, Here Are Basic
Utensils You'll, Need:
Ovenware
muffin pans, 6-8 muffins
cookie sheets, 14 x 10"
loaf pan, 81/2 x 41/2"
pie plate, 9"
-square cake pan, 9"
round layer cake pans, 9"
bake and roast pan,
14 x 10"
round baking pan,
13 x 9'/2"
covered casseroles,
1, 21/2-3 qt.
Top -of -Stove Ware
covered saucepan, l qt.
covered saucepan, l'/4-2 qt.
covered saucepan, 21/2-3 qt.
Dutch oven or covered
saucepan, 4-6 qt.
small, open saucepan,' l pt.
frypan, 61/2-8"
covered frypan or chicken
fryer, 10-12"
For the bride and groom we have
special discount prices . on room
-groupi-ngs. .lar -op in. we will be
pleased to help you choose wisely, at
money saving pricesfor beautiful
rooms.
Shopping for fine quality
Home Furnishings? Here are
five good reasons to shop
Ball & Mutch Ltd.
1 • PRICE
Always a very important consideration - at Ball & Mutch,
Ltd., we consistently offer the finest in furniture at com-
petitive prices.
2 • LAYAWAYS
Ball and Mutch will hold your selection for a period of six
months with no storage charge. However, deposits and
regular monthly payments are required. With the above
stipulations, we guarantee price protection on your selec-
tion.
-3 • DELIVERY
Ball and Mutch are proud of our delivery service. Our
delivery men respect and appreciate good furniture. Each
piece of furniture is first upacked and inspected. It is then
re -boxed and carefully padded for delivery. Ball & Mutch
delivers free to any home within a fifty mile radius of
Clinton.
•f ® SATISFACTION
If any piece of furniture delivered by Ball & Mutch is not
satisfactory, we will go to your home to either repair or
replace it. If any piece of furniture does not enhance your
home as you had expected, it may be returned for a full
refund. It is our policy to leave your furniture set up com-
pletely in your home.
5. WARRANTY
At Ball '& Mutch, we are very proud of every priece of fur-
niture we..sell, and many times in the past we, have
looked after problems that have arisen far beyond
manufacturer's warranties. We cannot, however, guaran-
tee any fabric, since fabric manufacturers offer now such
warranty on their materials. Our qualified • and
knowledgeable salespeople' will make your fabric selec-
tion the right one for your home. •
ill HOME FURNISHINGS
II FLOOR COVERINGS
CARPETING
BalI &Mutch
• • Home Furnishings
LIMITED .
482_9505
ints71 Albert Street, Clinton
We offer free delivery within a fy mile radius of Clinton
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