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8 Acton Free Wed Dec Family night for Institute Same slate Last minute I evening December adults and I uxton Hill enjoy Night of Dublin Women Institute A Christmas supper served and all enjoyed the social time together Later arrived with sifts for the linpp children Several of euchre were the with winners being mens high Wilson low Toft a man women high Mrs low Mrs lone hand prize Wilson Winners In were David Todd Wilson Dennis Kirton and Jimmy Hunter All enjoyed a happy evening together and holiday greetings were expressed Members in of this delightful evening were Mrs I Armstrong Mrs Douglas Mrs isby and Mrs Hunter Christmas recipes by Wendy Thomson Incc upon a time there was a housewife this Is in he days before Domestic came into vogue who every year her Christmas cards addressed before the end of October the Christmas cake baked the following week and all kinds of goodies made and the house decorated White gifts for missions The message of Contest What Do you know was retold in scripture in about Christmas song and in story when the Mrs Mitchell assisted in members of the Adult group the service of worship and of Chrnch under i decorated Dithered at the Manse for Christmas tree each their December meeting presented white gifts to be Miss I Anderson presided delivered to the Church ind welcnmed the members Missions and guests Her Chnstmis messages were stones were much sent to sick shut ins and a as were solos fellowship hour included a Miss Howell and lunch Secret pals delivered gifts home if Mrs Sixth line Milton wis preldlv don ted with Christmas let rilinns tree for the Dublin Women In in Thursdiv i Dei i W numbers three visitors tended exercises were pros over president Mrs C trims Mmv hrtsttnas lecnratims wire shown in to the roll call as Mrs Doughs from booths it two sites to 1 inijuet boosted the in well is reported by Mrs I Wilson lJislTeport A fiml report of hi tooth Hide hi Intc I lowing at in thi autumn wis Mrs M Hunter been quite successful i veil Mrs E- Norton give ilituleil count of Hooks which hid also I i project Del of he held it ItinMman Park Ik r w ire en by Mrs and Mrs Doughs who as I Interesting of tin vi irs v irk in the Area were The theme this voir for tin invention wis The World is country is m friend to is he sir of the founding of Dublin Women Institute Mrs Armstrong asked for written suggestions be thi next meeting is how this in of the Branch may Ik observed or the Christmas pirty lie composed of Mrs M Mrs W Mrs presided A rending Welcome wis given Mrs ind i reading Dn in Childhood Mrs were both received con were enjoyed with winners bung Mrs son Mrs W Mrs Mrs Douglas Mrs It I Mrs J in Meet Secret Sint li us irrived presented gifts from he car secret pal i gift Institute ueach lady supper arranged by the composed of Mrs Apple inland Mrs Norton was served and all enjoyed the bath food potholdcrs Milntv However Ifeltfllltlle holiday joy beginning to stir tills week and have been looking through my recipes find things that can be up in naif an hour or less must thai he half hour bit do noli ply to this first recipe in house where he housewife is o a spoonful of leftover icing sugar in her mouth and begin blowing it rest of the family husband might knock her hand a till holding the sugnr bowl in such a way hat she is covered with sugar from top toe And then because number oneson Is standing laughing so hard he almost trying she might shake some off on him and throw a peanut butter bill Iter husband number two- on gel over throw a hat a left of liit sugar at his father while the family dogs try to lick it off everybody flic ilcining up time Is so iL PI WIT HAILS be mode by i youngster 1 cup peanut butter i cup icing sugar soft cup cropped walnuts I cup rice krisptes Blend first three ingredients well Add the rest mix thoroughly Form into snnll balls roll in icing siiKir then roll between palms till well rounded Store in covered in frig set NOTE The variations on this are infinite Tor example has just reminded me we re having lu or dinner this weekend I m planning on making a regular lemon Jcllo and adding some leftover sliced pineapple I have then topping it a lime float And now on to my last minute Christmas cake which nothing like a real aged one but Is quite acceptable none the- less by Christmas week I don I know happened over the yearn but hcrL sit with no cards sent out no baking done and very little In decorating And Christmas Is gelling very ry lined pudding all land no time to make the following will be more than adequate Combine I ounces cream cheese I tap milk and a few drops of vanilla or almond flavouring Add IN cup king sugar well Another of my minute recipes is one lhat will replace the sweets that arc usually passed around when company drops i I 8 8 8 8 8 Greeting goodies for grandma a unit 2 down Id lUliutill l dinner i A If W I parly all I Joy lui J liititftt I I Hosts faun far si re I irtrttyke nit a All ril Mil A f f2lst I ft lo inviting for Mrs Median It Of and tlmr th nit afUr JUKI MOAT a quick dessert for rushed days 1 small jelly powder any flavour 1 cup ice cream Dissolve jelly powder in 1 cup hot water Mir In cup cold water and the ice cream Cover and rcfrigeralc till it which incidentally uses no sugar cups miniature marsh mallows I cup evaporated milk cup frozen orange juice concentrate cup raisins 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup candied mixed fruit cup candied red cherries cups graham cracker crumbs cinnamon 1 nutmeg cloves In heavy pot heat first three ingredients over low heat Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl very thoroughly When marsh mallows are melted pour over he mixture in bow blending well I use my hands Line J loaf pan waxed paper and press cake mixture firmly into it Cover tightly and chill for two days hen frost Ihe package of graham wafer crumbs did not hold cups I made up the difference in ordinary dry bread crumbs can be made and stored in the frig ill needed I cup flour salt l Ibsp biking powder grated cheese cup cup cold water Mix dry ingredients Cut In butter as Tor pastry Add cheese and mix well Wind in cold water drop by on greased cookie Hake at4J5 degrees for 15 minutes Serve with butter To store make recipe up without adding Add it just before you want to use And when Christmas is Just a day or so away and you give in and decide you really like to have the traditional ST IllDlJlNfi cup Hour biking soda baking powder i ginger cinnamon tap salt butter 1 cup brown sugar l egg cup molasses or corn syrup grated rind orange optional I cup sour milk canned pumpkin cup raisins or peel or dry ingredients Cream butter sugar add egg molasses and rind dry ingredients alternately with sour milk pumpkin and peel in greased mold cover with foil Steam two or three hours Serve with a custard or nutmeg is the recipe where I use up all the little leftover bits or peel and from my other Christmas baking Well thats it for now I have get back the kitchen ind finish cleaning icing sugar off he wall interest I the Milt lWury In It a just an hour with handful of Joining her for RIDE THE FREE CHRISTMAS BUS Acton Pharmacy Main Si ACTON Phone YOUR HEADQUARTERS FOR TOP QUALITY PHOTOFINISHING IN ACTON LEAVE YOUR FILMS HERE BENJAMIN FILM LABS LTD i One of the great problem of Christmas giving seems be what to give After years and years Merriment at meeting Daughters of Kno held monlhlv meeting on in he form of i is it the I Mrs Max Sprowl A turkey dinner with all the trimmings was served carols sung and an instil holiday season prevailed They were honoured lo hive as a guest Miss Donna i former member of the Daughters of Knox who is In her final year training or the ministry In Presbyterian church the monthly business had been discussed gifts and tables of tourt Whist followed with and cakes were served and all left with the rue spirit instilled Make decorations ind to n making such in ening ilacemals such poor grandma must have drawers boxes of Christmas presents lucked away So what can a by Wendy Thomson do Well after all those years TNUTS of cookie hand outs why not 1 egg while have a youngster up cold some baking or cooking for tsp cinnamon grandma for a change The each cloves ind lollowing arc quite easy for allspice Aclivity Group mel I December 12 at he home of Mrs Cathv for a pot luck supper the delicious meal ladies work to make as decorations for Ihe two Acton nursing homes Two groups busied them selves making dainty net Christmas trees for center pieces and festive red and green felt napkin rings A short business meeting and social time followed Want Christmas cash Sell unwanted items with a Free Press classified ad and use the money for yule presents young hands to make butter or 1 cup sugar beaten eggs Isp vanlha cup cocoa cup flour cup chopped nuts optional Cream butter ind sugar Add eggs and vanilla Beat Add cocoa flour and beat Stir in chopped Pour into square pan Bake it degrees for minutes on top shelf of oven SPONGE TAI FY 2 cups brown sugar cup corn syrup cup water I Tbsp baking cup white sugar cups hazelnuts filberts white water and spices till soft peaks form licit in sugar until mixture gels as stiff as will go m the ind gently coat them one at a time on a greased baking sheet Bake at degrees for minutes cool thoroughly and store in airtight container SHORTBREAD 1 cup butter or cup shortening i cup brown sugar j cups lour Cream three ingredients add flour Mix well Empty bowl onto a pastry sheet and press and pound to desired thickness into squares With spatula remove lo un greased cookie sheet and bake at degrees for minutes 1 empty my batter into a jelly roll pan and press it Into onehalf of it rolling gently with a rolling pin Then edge are all nice and square Mike is Hills finance committee with recuperating home now clerk Doug Pnlchard following an accident the treasurer Harry Henderson arena when he suffered an deputy treasurer Grant injured eye He has had an Usher and auditor Graham operation and their wives send sympathy and Mr is chairman of concern the The Catholic Women I enjoyed week enter enjoyed a turkey on a linCd Io Tuesday of last week The firefighters ladies night at the Legion hall was a special mis event After dinner ion La dancing lr different kind of Christ is party was held Sunday Then hull the bust Cello bags at 39c 99c Christmas mix Cream and Jellies Chocolate drops Caramels Toffpes Gums Jelly beans Candy Christmas stocking Santas and novelties Potato Chips Etc BOXED CHOCOLATES by Sm Chuekl Ison Dairy Box Black Mag After ijht nis Blue id Tolfco in tins Turtles Assorted Chocolates Maraschino Chert is Quality Street Poanut Br ttle is Etc FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS TABLE Decorated Table Cloths Napkins Plates Cups Candles Candle Holders Parly Crackers SPECIAL FEATURE at Great Savings SMILES CHUCKLES MARASCHINO CHERRIES OZ NOW 39 BOX ASSORTED CHOCOLATES 9 OZ REG SI NOW This takes about one hour and IS mintues of gentle boiling i at least it did for us Remove from heat and add baking soda Beat with spoor immediately and thoroughly to distribute soda evenly It will all fizz up Pour into a buttered 8 cake pan and cool quickly Break into pieces when cold Altar Guild executive there with iheir families Supper was served to Ihe group HINTONS 5- to Store Member- of St enjoyed a pot luck supper Dee new execudve was elected president Nellie Pitt ice- president Buck man Joan treasurer duty roster Mary Anderson linens Denny VISION OF Sugarplums and sunny dimes danced in her head when Diane Charette made the weekly Nassau trip draw at Moss Pro hardware store Saturday afternoon LETS BUILD Tl BUUAIi I GEORGETOWN ACTON 8772307 8331660 LUMBER AND BUILDING SUPPLIES Sookng Beauty Salon NOW OPEN AT 16 Mam St S Acton lAdlo Slorsl FOR APPOINTMENT CALL 8532904 for your Christmas or New Years hairstyhng SANTA CALLS ALL KIDS ACTON FAMILY BILLIARDS INVITES PARENTS TO BRING CHILDREN 10 YEARS AND UNDER TO MEET SANTA CLAUS ON CHRISTMAS EVE From 6PM to 7 at Mill St Acton FREE CANDY CANES and POP Wishing 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