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February 1, 1943 Page 5 (Column 1) THE POWER PUFFS by Midge Some of the girls who ordinarily spend between thirty and forty cents a day for candy, cigarettes and soft drinks have decided that during the month of February they will purchase instead a War Savings Stamp every day of the month. That the Stamp-A-Day Club being formed will be a success there is no doubt. This is a Club to which many more of us would do well to join. As Victory comes closer and when re-distribution of jobs becomes necessary, the holders of War Savings Certificates and Bonds have the assurance of a post-war security that will place them in an enviable position at that time. However, if holders of Certificates and Bonds continue to cash them in before their maturity, victory may well remain in the dim future and post-war security will be merely an hypothetical expression. Your War Savings are investments in Victory buy them and keep them. V Many of those who attend the dances at the Recreation Hall are grateful to the housemothers who act as hostesses during these events. Through the introduction given by the hostess-housemother, many an otherwise lonely boy has the company of an interesting girl. They help to create a friendly atmosphere and their efforts are gratefully appreciated. At most of the dances the hostesses appear to be enjoying themselves as much as the younger people. Mrs. Grace Turner, Mrs. Margaret Wilson, Mrs. Dorothy Ashton, Mrs. Bertha Lindsay, Mrs. McLaren, Mrs. Lily Hylton and Mrs. S. Freethy are some of the housemothers who never refuse to act as hostesses. V So successful were the parties held during the Christmas week that the girls in Residence 721 have decided to hold a house party every month. The January party was held on the twentieth of the month and it was a very jolly affair. Dancing, bingo and games were enjoyed by all those who attended. The housemother, Mrs. Grace Turner, made a very charming hostess. She served the dainty refreshments which had been prepared under the direction of Miss Betty Knox of Coles. V A surprise feature of a recent amateur contest held at the Recreation Hall was the talent displayed by a number of children from the village. Practicing piano is sometimes very tedious and not always pleasant. But Mary McCrae must have practiced many hours to have mastered the difficult compositions which she played. Myrtle Green, another schoolgirl, proved to be a charming singer and Madeleine LeHay showed much talent as a dancer. A little boy with a great big voice is Beverly Veal, another Ajax school pupil. Beverly's songs were easy to listen to and his "grown up" manner delighted his audience. To round off the children's part in the programme, Charlotte Grey and her father soon set toes tapping with their old time square dance tunes. V It is nice to see Helen Kelly out of the hospital and back working again on Line No. 3. Helen was unfortunate enough to break a leg and she has been in the Plant Hospital for over two months. She is very laudatory in her praise of the doctors, nurses and staff of the hospital for their care and kindness to her during her stay there. Words, too, are inadequate to express her appreciation to the many who took the time to visit her. Incidentally, a word of thanks should go to the girls in residence who collect magazines to distribute among the hospital patients.PROPER NUTRITION FACTOR IN THE WINNING OF THE WAR, PREMIER SAYS Nation Launches Nutrition Campaign In January, Prime Minister W. L. MacKenzie King launched the National Nutrition Campaign. He emphasized the fact that health is a vital factor in war production and can be largely responsible for contributing to victory. "Proper diet," he said, "for the people as a whole, is a matter of national concern. Housewives, because of war conditions, are confronted with many food problems. Some commodities have already become scarce in Canada. Other foods of which we in Canada produce in(Column 3) abundance have become scarce in Britain and other allied countries. We have agreed to share our abundance with these countries. As a result, the supplies available for our own use have been reduced. This is one of our contributions toward winning the war. Proper diet can be made a real contribution toward our national war effort." Making munitions and other war tools is hard and hungry work. Unless a fellow has a good substantial meal half way through the shift, that "gone" feeling is apt to take posses- (Picture Middle) Radiating good health and a smart appearance is this pretty girl. The good looking stylish dress she is wearing is made of durable silk and is a decided change from the usual heavy winter dress. With it she wears white accessories which have become so popular this season.(Column 2) NEW CHIEF OF WOMEN EXAMINERS NAMED Since March 1942, Mrs. Ethel Beaven has been chief of the women examiners at this plant. She is a very conscientious worker and she has the happy faculty of inspiring confidence among her associates. Those who became better acquainted with her were very much impressed with her efficiency and the manner in which she built up her staff. There are many girls who are indebted to her for her consideration and understanding. She took a real interest in the girls' activities and never failed to voice an encouraging word. She will be greatly missed here, but we wish her every success in her new undertaking at Sarnia. Mrs. Beaven's place will be taken by Miss Reta Quinlan, one of the original members of the staff. Miss Quinlan is a sincere worker and is well qualified for the position. For twelve years she was a member of the Toronto Social Service Department. She conducted several analytical surveys which were highly enlightening in their results. Miss Quinlan's brother, Pte. Hugh Quinlan, a member of the 48th Highlanders of Toronto, has been overseas since 1939. Her nephew, Rifleman Mark Campbell, of the Royal Regiment, has been a prisoner of war in Hong Kong since Christmas 1941. It is not surprising then that Miss Quinlan is an enthusiastic supporter of the Red Cross. When it was suggested that the matrons and change house women use their spare time to knit for (Column 3) the Ajax Chapter of the Red Cross, it was Miss Quinlan who volunteered to take the wool down to the matrons for distribution. Mrs. Christian, matron on the Cap and Det. Line and Mrs. McCrae, matron on Line No. 4 deserve particular mention for the number of articles they have turned in. A former Line No. 3 operator and two former girl drivers recently joined the staff of the Women Examiners. They are Miss Florence Anderson, Mrs. Lillian Muggah and Mrs. Rose Veal. The women examiners have an exacting and sometimes exasperating job to do. All employees should try to submit as gracefully as possible to being searched and display some toleration. For every match that is found in someone's possession, it is well to remember that a possible explosion is prevented and that explosion might have been beside you. GIRLS IN RESIDENCE YEAR PLAN CLUB There are some girls living in Ajax who have been calling it home for over a year. Answering the call for soldiers of war production, they came to this melting pot community. Among them were clerks from city offices, housewives, shop girls, factory helpers and recent high school graduates. Most of them had only a vague idea of what a war plant is really like and they had only a hazy picture of life in "camp." Rather tremulously they punched their time cards for the first time and took their places on (Column 4) sion of him. Meals, for the Graveyard shift worker, are often a much greater problem from the standpoint of health and proper eating than those of the day shift worker. From our own observations and from studies that have been made, it is quite evident that night workers are liable to be affected with digestive troubles, while fatigue and irritability are also greater among those who work at night. Anyone who puts up daily lunches knows how hard it is to think up new combinations of food that really pack a punch. It is easy to include too much breadstuffs and not enough milk and fruits. The lunch box should include foods that can be eaten quickly and handled easily. Fuel for energy supplied through food is sometimes lacking when the worker's lunch is not adequately balanced. Cheese is one of those foods that "stays by you" longer than most things you eat. A highly concentrated protein, it is ideal for lunches, and is at present plentiful in the stores. Served plain frequently, cheese is apt to become monotonous, however. Here is a recipe which is not only tasty, but may be made in quantity and stored in the refrigerator to be used from time to time. CHEESE SANDWICH SPREAD 1 hard cooked egg, chopped 2 tablespoons minced onion ½ lb. cheese, grated dash cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon flour 2 tablespoons vinegar ½ cup top milk or evaporated milk. Add grated cheese, onion and salt to chopped egg. Melt butter in a double boiler; add the sugar and flour, blending well. Add vinegar, milk and pepper while stirring and cook over hot water until thickened. Combine with the cheese mixture and store until needed. the lines as trainee operators. Gradually they got used to working the shifts and eating at odd times of the day and night. A sincere bond of friendship exists between the girls who have worked and lived together so long. To preserve this friendship, a Club is being formed to include all girls who have lived in Ajax twelve months or more. Exact details of the Pioneers' Club will be available shortly and it is hoped that all girls who are eligible will join. HOUSEKEEPERS ARE AN IMPORTANT LINK IN GIRL'S WELFARE Along the street which has been unofficially titled Queen's Row, there are sixteen residences in which live several hundred girls, each of whom plays some part in the vast organization known as the Pickering Works. Among them are D.I.L. operators, government inspectors, laboratory technicians, clerks and cafeteria girls. They are from every province in Canada and represent a cross section of Canadian womanhood. Among them is a group of workers of whom we hear very little, but who nevertheless are playing an important part here. They are the housekeepers and there is seldom an hour of the day that they are not called upon for aid, advice or information. When we forget our keys or want anything it is invariably the housekeeper to whom we turn. (Column 5) VILLAGE NEWS AJAX HAS FORMED OWN RED CROSS CHAPTER The newly organized Ajax chapter of the Canadian Red Cross Society is getting away to a good start with a creditable membership. Monthly meetings will be held at the Ajax School at 8 o'clock on the second Monday evening. All Ajax women are cordially invited to join the Chapter. Already the women are knitting turtle neck sweaters, sleeveless sweaters and gloves for the men in the armed forces. A sewing group is also under way. The girls in the residences will, hereafter, pool the results of their knitting activities with the women of the village and all work will be issued through the Ontario Division of Toronto. Mrs. Arthur Ellis, President Elect of the Ontario Division of Red Cross met with the women of Ajax recently and plans were made for the formation of a chapter which has now become a reality. Mrs. Ellis is sponsoring the formation of an Emergency Nursing Service of the Red Cross in Ajax. The executives of the Ajax Red Cross Chapter for 1943 are, Mrs. Duncan Campbell, President; Mrs. Thomas McCormack, 1st Vice-President; Mrs. Wilfrid Collins, 2nd Vice-President; Mrs. William Gray, Treasurer; Mrs. James Breckenridge, Recording-Secretary; Mrs. H. C. Berndt, Corresponding-Secretary; Mrs. W. Winram, Knitting Convener and Mrs. George Schell, Sewing Convener. The Executive Committee is composed of Miss Margaret Murray, Mrs. William McNevin, Mrs. E. Armstrong. LOCAL CHURCH FORMALLY DEDICATED There was standing room only at the opening and dedication of the church of Ajax on January 31, at 3 p.m. The opening of the little church climaxes months of planning. It is a venture in faith and is an accomplishment in church unity. Much credit should go to the workmen and laymen of the community who spent so much time and effort in preparing the church for services. The financing and directing of this church is arranged on a co-operative basis and $200 will cover expenses in the near future. It is hoped that everyone who can, will contribute to this cause. Rev. E. G. Robinson, Rev. M. R. Jenkinson, Rev. David Marshall and Rev. H. E. Green took part in the opening ceremonies. These ministers represent the four denominations and they will alternate in taking services at the Ajax church. The order of Sunday worship will be as follows, morning service at the church at 11 o'clock, children's service at the church at 3 in the afternoon, a 7 o'clock service in the Recreation Hall and an 8 o'clock service at the church. TWINS BORN IN VILLAGE The first twins born in Ajax arrived on January 21 at 12 Birch Crescent. Their parents are Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Feddema, formerly of Toronto. The twins are to be called Murray Grant and Sandra Lynn. Their father has been on the Blue Shift on Line No. 3 since January, 1942. Mrs. Feddema was attended by Dr. Cartwright of Pickering and Mrs. Harriet Campbell, nurse of the Plant Hospital. Apr First-Born is Boy A baby boy, to be known as Dennis Junior, was born to Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Agar on January 23 at the Oshawa General Hospital. Mr. Agar is the very efficient Line Superintendent of the Cap and Det. line and he and his wife reside in the Village.