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CASTLE NEWS, Castlegar, British Columbia +

! THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1952

Hints For Housewives

DESSERTS

I have heard a number of housewives say ... “If only I didn’t have to worry about plan- ning desserts” . if des- serts were a_ regular problem with them.

Perhaps we might take a hint from a good manager who uses a sound system regarding her desserts. She makes her plans for the week well in advance. In fact, she sets aside an hour on Mondays to prepare her des- serts for the rest of the week.

She makes a tray of ice cream, which will be just as good on Thursday as the day she made it! She makes a trifle for Mon- day’s dinner . . . there is usually some q@ake left over from the week-end. Then she makes a gelatine dessert that will keep, and often adds fruit and whipped cream to it when she is ready to use it. She also keeps on hand prunes and apricots which can be used in prune whips or in apricot short cake ... for the latter, she keeps a box of ready- cake-mix on hand.

If she is baking pies, she mak- es extra pie shells and tart shells which she fills with prepared fillings at the last moment, and inere’s always a tin of fruit on her emergency shelf.

With a few minutes of plan- ning early in the week, she proves that desserts needn’t be a problem at all.

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MITTS FROM OLD SWEATERS

Almost everyone has discarded woollen goods—a sweater, scarf or some article that is worn in some sections yet good in others. Here’s your oportunity to salvage the good sections and make mitts for the children, and at the same time save yourself some money,

There’s nothing very difficult about making these mitts for the young people. If you’re using a sweater, lay it flat on the table, on the double of course, and place one of the children’s old mitts on it for a pattern. Pin the mitt down firmly, then just

cut around it, leaving plenty of extra material at the edge for your seam. Sew the two pieces together on the machine and your mitts are ready. If the cuff is not snug enough, stitch some elastic around the edge on the inside. ot a

ANIMAL BREAKFAST SETS

Some women certainly know how to cut down on housework and still have an attractive home. One woman I know reduces her washing and ironing activities by using plenty of breakfast and luncheon sets instead of’ table- cloths.

Having young children in the house, she’ makes breakfast sets of oilcloth. Because she’s artis- tic, she makes these sets in the shape of animals. One set con- sists of a huge elephant — this is the large piece to go under. the plate. Another baby elephant was fashioned to go under the child’s mug. Other designs in sets included ducks, rabbits and bears.

Cut from patterns that are readily obtainable, they are easy to make AND easy to keep clean. She says the children are delight- ed with the animal sets and they add a note of fun and enjoyment at mealtimes. Being made of oil- cloth, they need no binding.

For the grown-ups’ table, she has made attractive sets from old ivory lace and net curtains. The scalloped ‘borders of curtains can be uSed for edging the set if care is used in matching it on. Or, if desired, a narrow lace edging can be used. She claims these luncheon sets launder beau- tifully and wear well.

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MIND YOUR MANNERS

Teaching children manners and good behavior is an important and often difficult task for par-

to.curb.them, but on the other d there are parents who lean too far the other way. In carry- ing out the policy that “children should be seen and’ not heard” they themselves break one im- portant rule of good behaviour, They become “pood listeners,”

Children, being people like most of us, are entitled to self. expression in moderation! And like most of us they like an audience when they have a tale to tell. It doesn’t take them long to realize that Mother and Dad aren’t REALLY listening. When this happens either they become secretive, or go else. where for an audience.

This habit of not listening — or chasing them off somewhere else — is usually the underlying reason why children and parents aren’t close . .. a complaint you hear often from unhappy Mo. thers and Fathers.

We all like to feel that others are interested in what we have to say, and We are quick to re- sent someone who is a poor list- ener. This is a wise thing to remember when Junior comes to you all agog about something that has happened that he con- siders interesting and exciting. Listen . . . don’t shush him up.

If you’re -courteous to a child, he will follow your example and be courteous in return!

Kinnaird Korner

Kinnaird ‘held its annual New Year's Ball on Monday evening in the Community hall, which was festive with gay Christmas

TERRIFIC

Taose who say there is no senti- eat in professional sport were n eably silent Toronto's hockey fans paid resounding tri- bute to Walter (Turk) Broda. The

TURK GETS

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Maple Leaf management broke a long-standing rule and staged an “honor night" for the Turk who received a shiny new car and a llong list’ of other presents. Here

TUMULTUOUS. TRIBUTE

Central Press Canadian he drives around ‘the ice at the: Maple Leaf Gardens and waves at his team-mates from his new bus,

party for the Sunday school at- tendants on Saturday the 15th. Many interesting games were played, followed by a delicious Junch Santa Claus then

decorations and b of multi- colored balloons.

The merry makers were treat- ed to paper hats and noise mak- ers. As the clock struck mid- night the New Year was ushered in by all joining hands and

ingi “Auld Lang Syne.” Dur-

ents. Many parents let their children take a much too active part in conversation, and the results are sometimes pretty drastic. It IS necessary

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ing intermission lunch was serv- ed downstairs, then the crowd resumed dancing until the wee small hours of the morning. The music was supplied by Ben Mc Peake’s orchestra.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lewis and family spent Christmas day with Mrs. Lewis’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henke of Fruitvale.

Mr. and Mrs. Galbraith and family of Trail spent. Christmas} day at the home of Mrs:”Gal-} braith’s brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Creighton.

Mr. and Mrs. D. Davies had as their guests over Christmas Mrs. Davies parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. MacKie of Nelson.

The Kinnaird Community Sun-

handed out treats to each child in the form of candy bags.

CASTLEGAR - SOCIAL

Mr. and Mrs. A. Harvey and children are spending holidays with Mr. Harvey’s parents at Nelson, B. C.

Mr. I. Hanson went home for Christmas to be with his parents at Powell River, B. C.

Miss O, Eder went to Seattle for the holidays to be with her

\ sister. \

Miss B. Ball is spending the festive season with her parents at White Rock, B. C.

Miss Millican went to her home in Trail during the holi-

day school, held a Christmas. days.

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PUBLIC MEETING

A Public Meeting of the CIVIL DEFENCE COMMITTEE

will be held

at 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY JANUARY 10th in the

LEGION HALL

This is your opportunity to become acquainted with your local Civil Defence

MODERN DAIRY

MILK and CREAM - COTTAGE CHEESE REMEMBER: Anycne can whip our cream ° BUT no one can beaf our milk

Mr. J. Munday is in Victoria with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Munday.

Mrs. H. Gergley, mother of Paul and Ted is visiting in Castle- gar. She is staying with Mrs. E. Thatcher.

Miss Louise Delorme is visit- ing at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Delorme at Deer Park.,

Mrs. Bertha Findlater left last Sunday to spend-a week or two with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Len Pederson of Trail.

Nelson visitors at the opening of the Castlegar Branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce were: Mayor J. Kerry; J. Gra- ham, manager of the Nelson branch; A. Bracker, secretary of the Associated Chambers of Com- merce; H. Harrison, J. Bodard and F. Denyer.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Sylvest had as their guests over the noliday, the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Sylvest of Panoka, Alberta.

Mr. and Mrs. C. Brodman and Rene spent New Year’s in Trail at the home of Mr. and Mfrs. V. Couture.

Emelio Infanti of Vancouver and Marco Infanti of Nelson spent Christmas holidays at the home of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Marc Infanti.

The annual Christmas party for Waldie’s staff, their families and friends was held at the K. P. hall on December 28th. Fifty- six sat down to a turkey sup per after which a social evening was enjoyed consisting of card- playing, dancing and dart-throw- ing. John Waldie spoke briefly on the co-operation of Celgar and Waldies and on what the future might hold.

Miss Babs Easton visited with friends in Spokane at the week- end and while there she attended the wedding of Mrs. Opal McKen-

zie to John Moos on New Year’s Eve. She had the honor of cut- ting the cake.

Mrs. Fred Wapple left New Year’s day to visit her mother, Nora Wadey at Vancouver.

Mr. Wayne McKenzie of Spo- kane celebrated New Years day with the Eastons.

* Miss Faythe Toogood spent several days with Margerite Flet- cher and visited her aunt and Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Read.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blackwell and kiddies spent New Year’s day in Castlegar visiting Mr. and Mrs. F. Blackwell, Sr., as well as Mrs. Blackwell’s Parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Toogood.

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