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Smith‘s _ Celebrated _ Silver _ Truss. Fitted to your measure while you wait. Five year guarantce. Estabâ€" lished 85. years. Suld direct. No middleman‘s profit. * SMITH MANUFACTURING CO 549 King St. â€" Preston, Ont. DOWNING‘S Flowers May Success, Health and Happiness be yours. We‘ll continue serving you with the same courteous and efficient service in the HAPPY NEW YEAR 1948 For Fine FEiaror 32 King St. North Bedford Drug Store Next to Capitol Theatre Phone 4â€"4162 NOoW . . . BUY YOURSELEF A CHRISTMAS PRESENT £ 72 ~. * e eaxe. \}\\ \" 3\;‘\ j W \‘f“\:'\é"'/‘il““ § 6 DIAMOND + 8 King St. 6. TRUSSES with all the good things in life. and may the New Year bless you Opp. Postoffice WATERLOO THE COOKIE TIN Is FILLED difficult T es vhe:m mi: a en F ing is am occurance during holiday time. . The word cookie used to mean only thinly rolled doufih cut into attractive shapes. A full afternoon was set aside for cookieâ€"making by this laborious method. . Today homeâ€"makers who always run in high gear offer a unanimous vote high gear offer a unanimous vote of thanks to whoever invented drop cookies. They add a ial word for the one who tl':ou?i:etc of patting the soft dough into a large pan and cutting into bars or squares after bahng "Ke"ic;'&;xnc&flc. a product of modern refrigeration, allows the use of a very soft dough and thus makes a better textured cookie After the dough may then be sliced and baked without rolling or rolled thinly and cut into fancy shapes. _ _ If the rolled type of cookie is on the preferred list the home econoâ€" mists of the Consumer Section, Doâ€" minion Department of Agriculture say that rolling the dough between sheets of waxed paper obviates the use of extra flour on the board. Extra flour used for rolling may spoil the texture of the cookies Soft Molasses Cookies 1 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 cup molasses 5%4% cups sifted allâ€"purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking 503‘; 2 teaspoons ginger 2 teaspoons cinnamon ‘> teaspoon cloves ‘, teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour milk Planning The hustle and bustle, the joy of giving and receiving has/passed for another Christmas. . . How about the many gifts you saw during your Christmas shopping that you would have liked to own yourself? . . . Now is the time to get it and Young‘s offer you a fine selection to choose from. ( Your Christmas Check or Bonus MENU Nothing could thrill you more than the flawless beauty of "HAPPINESS Diamonds. They are chosen by experts for sale exclusively at Young‘s. Our WATCHES are also selected for their beauty and dependability. You will always be "on time" with a watch invested in a lovely diamond or a fine watch, can bring you pleasure for years to come. Phone 2â€"2672 | you will be able to abide by then:. | | Our resolution is to give you rac | tical, economical ideas and to write a newsy column evfel:{ week. | We appreciate your help! lewersl at all times. Thank you kindly for | your festive messages, and for enâ€"| | quiries throughout the past year. ; | _Resolve to allocate 'yoar food aiâ€"‘ | lowance: Oneâ€"third for milk and| meat: oneâ€"third for fruits and veâ€"| | getables and oneâ€"third for cereals, | sugar and butter. j | _ To cook food nutritiouslyâ€"only | ; until tender and in wise rofot- | tions. Consider health and fi.e_ c dissolved. Add vanilla Drop from a teaspoon onto a cookie sheet and flatten with a fork. Bake in a moderate oven, , for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 2 dozen cookies. _ To store ferishables and leftâ€" overs carefully. | To operate the home wisely. ; _ Resolve to be happy and content | with the comforts in the home. ther during baking. Bake in a moâ€" derately oven (375F) for § â€" 8 minutes. kes 80 3â€"inch cookies. 4 cup w-Mvad fat 14 cu wn sugar 1 cuppwhole wheat flour 4 teaspoon salt 1 cup rolled cats % cup warm water ‘» feaspoon soda !, teaspoon m Cream fat and sugar thoroughly Mix flour, salt and rolled cats and add altemnel{ with the water in which the baking soda has been Gumdrop Bars 1 cup sifted allâ€"purpose flour ‘» teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 2/3 cup gumdrops 2 eggs 1 cup brown sugar * teaspoon almond flavoring Sift flour, sait and baking powâ€" der. Cut gumdrops in slices, mix with flour,. Beat eggs until light, Best wishess for a Happy New. Year! We trust you have madc} some good resolutions and hope| _ Resolve to take care of your health and your family‘s health. _ _ Resolve to consider the little things you can do for others. _____ _ Resoive to be a. Eu;ti citizen of your community and of your counâ€" try. 1. If you cook in dishes that you can bring right to the table, food will sta{ hot longer and you will save dishwashing. l 2. Sift flour onto a sheet of waxed paper or paper towelling. You will not have to wash a bowl! Do not throw the waxed paper away after using. Fold it and store in sifter. 3.Grease new pans slightly and then put in a warm oven and they will be much less likely to rust. 4. Use ammonia (except where glass is trimmed with gold) to wash dishes, glass and silver. 5. Be careful not to start preâ€" heating the oven too far in adâ€" vance. The ringing telephone or doorbell is also the signal to turn off the oven if you are not preâ€" pared to use it Wheat Oat Crunches Take a Tip from coming togeâ€" of u'fi"n'”h'-i'ifl"*' The s M im en atorbing ie ic oven after the current hbas been turned off. : h:.“uq:‘l:e:mm, when mmdmm%m % will help conserve too. 82. Do not use a higher heat than \as recorded by St. Luke and durâ€" ing the candle lighting ceremony | the Institute Ode ‘took on new | meaning. Favorite carols, old and ‘new, were sung with Bernéce Mcâ€" \Kay at the piano. LaVerne Bickle , showed pictures of fowers and ani-| ! mals of Australia and told how ‘Christmas is celebrated in their | midâ€"summer Mrs. C. Winhold ; told how the Dutch celebrate the festival and showed long distance, skates used on the canals of Holâ€" land . Mrs. Ross Townsend traced the origin of carol singing and reâ€" viewed Charles Dickens‘ book, "A Christmas Carol" pointing out the change in the miserly Serooge after his experience with the ghosts. Mrs. Riedel made courtesy remarks. Gi(ts were exchanged and following a period of recreaâ€" tion conducted by Mrs. W. H. Biâ€" ckle, shortbread, birthday cake and tea were served from a red and green taperâ€"lighted table. _ _ _ necessary. The temperature d‘ boiling water is the same, whether boiling easily or mad}y. 10. If you soak dried fruit before: eoolhg, do not toss away the waâ€" ter. Cook the fruit in it It is far more healthful means to fasten the pad in place. Q u?a' .;:eeamknl .â€"I ere are any to be observed in the use of a heatâ€" ing pad?t 0000 ce wet. _ Adjust the switch to the desired setga; for comfort. Be sure to turn to Off when the pad is not in use. A.â€"Do not fold the pad. Carty the pad by the pad itselfâ€"not by the cord. . Never allow warming pad to get Qâ€"How to remove candlewax from linen? A.â€"Scrape off excess with dull knife. Place stained portion over several thicknesses of plain blotâ€" ting paper. Touch gently with a lukewarm iron â€" A.â€"It is not necessary, especiâ€" ally with an automatic, controlled steam ironâ€"although it is wise to do so when ironing wool gabardine and serge. Qâ€"Should I use a pressing cloth with my new steam iron? _ A. P. Lew.s W. 1. Had Christmas and Birthday Meeting Last Week World _ Citizenship, _ was _ the theme for the Anna P. Lewis W. L. Christmas meeting and birthday g{arty at the home of the president, Mrs. Edmund Hansuld, East Zorra, last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. F. W. McKay read the C_hri_s!mas‘ story Plans for the next mecting inâ€" clude a quilting and pot‘luck dinâ€" ner at the home of Mrs. W. H. Biâ€" Ckle. Lost Part of Finger: Harold Paul Ramseyer, 3 yearâ€" old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin gam- seyer, 14th line East Zorra, had the third finger on his right hand amâ€" putated at the first joint, as he reâ€" sult of an accident in his father‘s barn last Thursday It is not known exactly how the accident occurred, but the little lad had been playing with part of the litâ€" terâ€"carrier when he suddenly cried out, attracting the attention of his father. The finger was so badly ;massled partial amputation was found necessary. East Zorra Council _ . 6. You don‘t have to baste meats Had Last Meeting. The council of the Township of East Zorra met for its final session of 1947 last Tuesday afternoon, with all members present. The communications included a report on school attendance during Noâ€" vember from Albin Pearson; from the secretary of the TV.A., relaâ€" tive to a resolution passed by council; from the Department of Highways, approving bylaw â€"re stop signs and through highway at lots 25 and 26, con. 15 and 16. _ The Department of Education udvised Council that representaâ€" tives of the High School Board should be appointed at the last meeting of the council for the year. A petition was received from inâ€" terested parties on the Goring Drain to have a portion of the presâ€" ent tile replaced with a larger size. A resolution was passed to give the Reeve $160 for his services during the year, and the balance of council $125 each. Included in thei larger accounts raued for Pray~ ment were the following: North Easthope Telephone System rates icol]ected, $522.95; Oxford rate, $36,478.80 ; Townshir School area Board, $20,928.89. It was decided that the first meeting of Council in 1948 will be held at 11 o‘clock, | Monday, Jan. 12. Never use pins or other metallic New W. I. Branich had A Christmas meeting of the reâ€" cently organized branch of the Woâ€" men‘s Institute in East Zorra, was held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ross Currah, with 8 members and two visitors present, The branch is to be known as the Princess Elizabeth branch, and is affiliated with the North Oxford district. During the meetln'. Mrs. Allan Otto and Mrs. David Ferguâ€" son were welcomed ns new memâ€" bers. The topic of the meeting, "Institute‘s Introduction", was givâ€" en by Mrs. Edgar Junker and ‘n R. Currah and the music included t-lu“" selections by Miss Ellen and elen Gerber. A poem was read by Mrs. Harold Junker and carols were sung with Mrs. Ross Currah at '.h:‘dp‘i)ano".I Conuouuv;:n also enjo y the group. Wct{huler, Mrs. Ezra Linglm‘ and Mrs. Ross Currah were named | to assist Mrs. Carmen Facey with Christmas remembrances for the shutâ€"ins and Aged of the communâ€" ity, after which refreshments were EAST ZORRA By Mrs. Auroa Helmuth (Chronicle Correspondent) ed by the hostess assisted by .,Ju!&a CQurnh and Mre &bt, £,93 Christmas Meeting. Rev. S. E. Stevenson of Galkt was inctnueo(theaa'vieeuthenom‘ United Church on Sunday aM-i noon. ' Rev. H. G. Cleghorn of Preston conducted the service at the Doon: Presbyterian Church on â€" Sunday afternoon. . ‘The Doon Public school children and teachers held their annual l Christmas wentertainment at the school on Thursday evening. San; ‘ta Claus‘ visit climaxed the proâ€" | gram. The school rooms were gaily | decorated for the occasion and a \ large lighted Christmas tree under ‘which fms were placed added to the holiday effect. The program | was under the chairmanship of | Trustee Harold Slee. At the conâ€" clusion Santa arrived and presentâ€" ed the gifts, also baof of candy and oranges, and bags of popcorn to all children in attendance. 2 y tireds or uty mean dogt uP ue T emarky wih 16. i ie T arue Fogwen ah "'-g May Te ng 1 6n Darid Purkadon. _ *â€" poes se o e s Mrs Loine Perfuson ang # {nasw with MIT. ANG DILS. EARVI~ er 0 Mr. M Mrs. Neil Dawson and daughter Bonnie of Galt spent Friâ€" gaydat the home of Mrs. O. Godâ€" ard. â€" LE u. _ w o. on wor 2e is Bait. mas Day,v,‘v?th_llr. and Mrs. Battâ€" Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Pearcey were visiting at the home_ of the former‘s parents, Mr. ‘and Mrs. T. Pearcey of Rockton on Wednesday. Stanley Jones was a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Weiland of Kitchener on Christâ€" daughter Dorothy 3«1& Christmas Daj' at the home Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Snyder of Preston. Miss Sherrie Tilt was visiting in Gait on Wednesdax. Mr. and Mrs. Art Rickert and !amil{)aand Tom Hatt spent Christâ€" mas y at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mackenzie of Sarnia. Mrs. W. Pearcey sfi:."' Wednesâ€" day at the home of . and Mrs. C. Fimk of Kitchener. _ _ _Mrs. Cole and son Larry were visiting relatives in Kitchener on Wednesday. e Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Faulkner were visiting in Kitchener on Wedâ€" nesday. _ Mrs. Charles Hatt has returned to her home after spending a week vacation at the home of her daughter and sonâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mackenzie of Sarnia. _ _Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Wolfe spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hubacheck of Kitchâ€" ener. Christmas Day wvisitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Gill were Mr. and and family, Mr. Gill and family Mr. and Mrs. George Goddard and son Gary of Preston spent Chrismtas Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Art Hatt and Mrs. O. Goddard. Mrs. Ada Humphre{ of Galt spent the Christmas holiday at the home of Mrs. Wm. Teet. â€" Gill and family, Mr. and Mrs. F1 wood Kerr a_n_dy family all of Galt. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bonnie and daughter Dolores of Toronto spent Christmas Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs, John Bryce. o _ Mr. and Mrs. Steve Matlock were visiting in Kitchener on Wednesday. 0 s "i(fé.';.{fiah’ MmD.Wilhfl;t Snyder an aughter wn 0 rPrenon spent Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R sons spent Christmas Day with reâ€" latives at Bxid;g;on. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Krmm and family spent Christmas at the khome of the former‘s p.renhl(r and Mrs. Paul Krogman of Kitchâ€" ener. Friday with Melvin Wole. Harvey Kistner and Joe Burgess of Preston were visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Jones. _ Mr. and Mrs. Leo Caskenette and C. Caskenette of Preston spent Christmas Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Art Hatt Misses Kate and Etta Bowman spent Christmas Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Panabaker of Preston. 2 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reader spent Christmas Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Potruff of Hamilton. â€" 2 Mr. and Mrs. Ted Wolfe and _ _Mr. and Mrs. Joe ctmch ?em Christmas Day at the home of the latter‘s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Sunday at the home of Mr. an Mrs. Albert Besserer of Waterloo Veteran Boosts Gov‘t Surplus OTTAWA. â€" Finance Minister Abbott‘s $500 million surplus for the current fAscal ‘.nr was given an unexpected $3,000 boast recent~ ly when a veteran, after receiving a $10,000 inheritance, decided to reimburse the government for the has received during sach of the last five Mfi. of the vetrâ€" d Mrs. R.. . .Mr. and md Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Wolfe spent Mr. and Mrs Carman Gill , Mr. and Mrs. Raymon amily, Mr. and M mhmmm of the soy â€" leagest portion of the Ontario soyâ€" Owen, Assistant, Forage Crops, the adequate testing of only‘ the latest mh?‘filmbodmondu Station From the crosses and selections made at Harrow many of the selected strains are found to be earlier maturing than h&ahla' Essex county. condiâ€" tions While these strains can be wested in a preun;m way at Harrow, their true onsuynder conditions where they may be adapted do not show to best adâ€" he vantage SOMETHING NEW! â€" â€" 17 King St. West UNBREAKABLE GLASSES YOUNCG‘S BETTER VISION GLASSES Is Your Clothing "Dog Tired"? .. . accurate . . . unbreakable. Are ideal for those who have had to wear heavy glasses or are exposed to risks of breakage. These lenses have been a great success in Europe, there being now over one million happy wearers. New, lightâ€"weight lenses, made of plastic For the present, these glasses are available in single vision lenses only. There is nothing that/ will tire ont the fabric in your clothing more than wearing it after it has become soiled. Take the step now that will give you more wear, comfort, and style. . . Have your clothes dry cleaned by EVERY GARMENT FULLY IN8SURED WALPER HOUSE BLOCK AND small tests which include the stanâ€" dard varieties known to be adaptâ€" ed to the district, and also a numâ€" year, the tests were satisfactory and should provide valuable inforâ€" mation concerning the new strains. While these tests becduse of their distance from Harrow, must be confined to a relatively small number of strains, the information obtained will provide a valuable addition to that obtained at Harâ€" row in releasing new varieties for commercial use. In a portion o! this area the growers are restrictâ€" ed in the number of varieties from which they may choose. New vaâ€" rieties with favorable characterisâ€" tics will, therefore, be useful adâ€" ditions to the soybean crop in these districts Frederick St. KITCHENER Phone 2â€"1971 "heew * "*