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KITCHEN GOSSIP By EILEEN DIXON Holiday time is busy time for everyone and especially the homemaker with Christmas dinner to prepare But todays busy homemaker will find her lob easier if she serves traditional Christmas turkey for her special dinner This article on Christmas turkey is not for you if buckwhen mas dinner and inviting both sets of inlaws it is back Tie drumsticks also for the woman across the way who is cooking her first Christmas dinner turkey because other years the cost of bird large enough for her growinglfamily just didnt fit her food budget EASY 0N BUDGET She is luckier this year for turkeys are very plenti ful and the price very reasonable This talk about turkey is also for the lady in the next block who never in her life saw frozen evlscerated turkey until she set foot on Canadian soil less than year ago So for all these special people here are some Christmas turkey facts order frozen evlscerated or fresh Canada Grade turkey large enough to allow an average of pound of meat per serving For example 12 pound turkey should give about 16 servings or enough to serve eight people once give half of them seconds and still have enough over to make casserole or salad Thaw the frozen turkey in the refrigerator or cold water changed several times during thawing Use the following table as guide for the time it will take Eviscerated or Drawn Weight of Turkey 812 lbs 1216 lbs Time to Time to Thaw in Refrigerator in Cold Water 1122 clays hrs zzxz days hrs 1620 lbs 2124 days 810 hrs 2024 lbs days 1012 hrs Groom the thawed or fresh turkey remove gib 1ets from the body cavity sponge it inside and out with damp cloth or give it quick rinse in cold water dry thoroughly Thus prepared thawed turkey must be roasted within 24 hours fresh turkey may be stored in refrigerator for couple of days Mix stuffing for the prepared turkey which has proved to be favorite one with the family Other wise use tested recipe such as this one recommended by the Consumer section in Ottawa For 12 cups of stuffingsufficient for one 12 to 16 pound bird Mix together 14 cups of soft stale bread crumbs two teaspoons each of salt savory and thyme tea spoon pepper saute one cup each of chopped onion and celery in about one cup of butter until onion is ransparent Combine lightly and thoroughly with the seasoned crumbs Stuff the cavity of the turkey close opening with thread or skewers Fill neck cavity and skewer skin onto back Fold wing tips over to tail bring strings up firmly between drumsticks and body then up over ends of wings and tie securely to centre back ROASTING TIME Roast the stuffed turkey immediately preheat oven to 325 degrees Turn bird breast side up and place on rack in shallow roasting pan Brush with melted fat Cover loosely with aluminum foil dull side out tuck ends into pan but leave sides open Remove foil approximately one hour before end of roasting time and baste every 15 minutes with the fat from the pan so that turkey will be golden brown In place of foil turkey may be covered with double layer of cheesecloth dipped in melted fat Cheese cioth may be left on until the end of roasting but if it dries spoon fat from pan over it The approximate time it will take to cook whole turkey is given in the following timetable Time for Roasting Whole Turkey at 325°F Eviscerated or Brown Approximate Roasting Time Weight of Turkey in Oven Temperature 325 812 lbs 45 hours 1216 lbs 56 hours 1620 lbs 8712 hours 2024 lbs 7124 hours Place turkey in oven to allow about half an hour between the time it is done and the time for carving MERRY CHRISTMAS DINNER To ALL MY nuances PetersonWeatherbee Nuptials Held At MineSing United Church Basketsrof red roses and flared skirts iheir flower you have been buying and cooking turkey since Wuy nus turkey talk is for the woman over town who bless her heart is cooking her first Christ wsrs AND MEANS Parents Survive School Vacation When the Christmas holidays lie for the youngsters ii is uni many parents feel grateful good time to encourage the chi to the school for taking the dub duo in good handcrafu drcn back again Often theseg lry to have few evening holidays mean great emotional with your own family alone in Christmas Buyers Favor Gilt Tokens LONDON MP The laid thing in artisans gifts is to ken for free baby sitter The token are sclhn by the hon drods Minimum ms is 25 shillings $350 that will give the Rd plent six hour of baby sitting The tokens are being distributed by Charles Rowe yearvold di ME AND MRS LES COOKE AND CHILDREN By EILEEN DIXON When excitement runs high and citizens lay claim to pro phclic predictions regarding Barrics new council the citys first lady fnccslhe new year with an unruffled warmth and friendliness that permeates her home and attaches itself to those about her For Mrs Los Cooke wife of Eorrics mnyorclcct and mail er of three the coming year holds no radical changes ex cept perhaps in an enlargement of social activities which she cgards with pleasant anticipa Ion An accomplished hostess she delights in entertaining friends and associaicsin her attractive modern home situated on Stra bage Avenue in the citys east on VARIED INTERESTS Softspoken and unassuming Mrs Cooke is woman of var icd interests that range from music to active participation in local organizations She takes on active part in church or ganizations and is member of the Womens Missionary So ciety and teaches Sunday School at the Christian Mission ary Alliance Church She has held the executive position of treasurer with the former Mrs Cooke also assists with the Good News Bible Club MARKS BIRTHDAY family dinner party was held in honor of Mrs George Coulson King Street Angus who celebrated her 75th birth day Dec 1s Among the guests were the celebrants family Fred Coulson Mrs Jack Turnbuli of Barrie Mrs Donald Bush Angus Mrs Coulson lifelong resi dent of Angus is the former Marcia Page daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Frederick Page Sanford Page reeve of Essa Township is the celebrants brother Attend Sessions Held By RNAO One hundred and fifty head nurses and instructors mem whlch visits local schools as well as taking an active part in the Johnson Street Home and School Associalion MOTHERS DUTIES Not unlike most mothers her day is frequently punctuated by the demands or problems of three energetic youngsters be it sixyearoid Lorraincs sud den request to bake and ice junior slxed cookies or the ex cited accounts oi various school happenings explained in some detail by daughters Ruth 12 or Shirley 11 Ball Ruth and Shirley are ardent sports enthusiasts They are also members of the local church Pioneer Girls Club Ruth the elder has studied piano for three years and hopes to become music teacher Shirley is the artist in the fam ily and also loves to write short childrens stories KEEN INTEREST Mrs Cooke takes little active participhllon in the affairs of Tells Yul Barries New First Lady Is Charming Busy Hostess the municipal government which consumea great deal of her husbands time However her concern in these affairs is one of kcen Interest and she has assisted her husband in the past as overseer in the enter talnlng and social department She is an enthusiastic cook and delights in experimenting with new recipes and her lemon pie and Chinese chews have been regarded as the specialties of the house An accomplished seamstress she enjoys whipping up dress or shirt for one of her daughters and although she ad mits to having little free time for this hobby she can still meet an emergency Mrs Cooke is an enthusiastic sportswoman and loves every thingsbout the outdoors so is looking to the family holiday between Christmas and New Years when the Cooker will scallion in Ontarios north an Story At WI Luncheon Members of strand Womens Institute met for luncheon on Dec 14 in the Community Hall The committee in charge Mrs Cook Mrs Spring Mrs Brady and Mrs Jackson had prepared feast of Cbrist Ines cheer both for the eye and appetite Christh gifts were ex changed at the table Boxes will be sent to the aged and shutins and baskets of groceriesto two needy fam ilies donation was made to the Hospital for Sick Children Memberswere invited to at tend the 4H Clu Achievement Day to be bcld in Stroud Jan Mrs Rix and Mrs Hunter will again be club lead ers with Mrs Watson as sisting Plans were made to serve the Rotary banquet Dec 28 and the Credit Union sup per Feb 21 The date of the supper and social evening was set for Jan 17 The branch directors Mrs Black Mrs Lucas and Mrs Gibbins bad charge of the program Mrs Gibbins gave the comments on the mottoDefeat may be the doorway to final victory Rev Jackson brought Christmas message He said that Christmas is always fresh and new eternally attractive and inexhaustible The first Christmas celebration was in 354 so gt December 25 was celebrated as the feast of lights long be fore the Christian The white carnations decorated Min esing United Church for the wedding of Miss Joyce Ellen Weatherbee and Wayne Albert Peterson Rev Barnard offlt icieted at the candlelight ser vice Dec1o The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Willard Weatherbec Minesing The gtbridgeroom is the son of Mrs Herbert Peterson and the late Mr Peterson of Barrie Given in marriage by ber fa ther the bride was gowned in full length dress of white failie The gown was fashioned with fitted bodice softly scooped neckline elbow length sleeves and billowing skirt headdress of fabric flower pet als held the finger length veil of tulle illusions The bride carried spray of white orchids and carnations The bride was attended by Miss Gayle Anderton Barrie as maid of honor Miss Mar garet Strong Toronto was bridesmaid The attendants were gowncd alike in street length dresses were fashioned on princess of red peaudesoie flhe gowns lines with fitted bodices el mbow length sleeves and softly shaped beaddresses were of matching material They car ried white for muffs adorned wtib sprays of holly Ronald Bull of Toronto was groomsman John Weatherbee Mineslng brother of the bride and Brian Patterson Highland Creek acted as ushers The reception was held in the church rooms Receiving the brides mother was attired in sheath gown of royal blue crepe with bolero jacket Match ing accessories and corsage of white roses complemented her ensemble The bridegroomsmolhcr as sisted wearing gown of lilac crepe with matching iacket and white accessories Her corsage was yellow roses The brides travelling cost ume was brown wool dress and accessories in brown and green tones On return from the wedding trip the couple will reside at 48 Ecclestono Drive Toronto The brides grandmother Mrs John Vcntherbee Nova Scotia attended the wedding 0lhcr guests attended from Nova Scotia Toronto Barrie Strntford Lions Head Wiar ion and lllngwo bers of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario have gone back to sdIool whilg they attend conference for in structcrs and head nurses at St Michaels Hospita lbe conferenceiisbcmg spon sored jointly by theRNAO and the Canadian Nurses Associ tion Keynote speakers will elude Helen McArthur chairman RNAO committee on nursing education speaking on Growth and Develnpm of Nursing in Our Province Dr Glen Macdonaid assistant professor department of my choldgy University of Toronto will speak on Teaching and Learning Miss Glenna Row scll director of the school im provement program of the Ca adian Nurses Association will interpret the program Chairmen for the sessions will be Miss Margaret Hardy chairman RNA committee on nursing service Miss Mary Shave assistant director of education School of Nursing St MichaelsHospitnl Toronto Nurses from the Barrie area attending the conference are Miss Glenna Downey Miss Evelyn Middleton Miss Olive Robertson Miss Mary White MEN Let us do your giftlwrapping FREEvk Every purchase between now and Christmas will be beauti fully and professionally gift wrapped at no chargelv FOR YOUR SELECTION FUR COATS FUR JACKETS Blouse Sweaters Lingerie Hosiery sum Ind clam OPEN SUSSMAN Buy Now Pay Next Year 13 DUNLOP ST Skim Dreises head Miss Lillian McKinnon all of Royalvjctori Hospital eastern church rejected Doc 25 as it had too many pagan associations in 440 the date of Christmas was official ly fixed as Dec 25 strictly church festival It later be came combination of sacred and secular but always the idea of light was uppermost The Christmas tree originated in Germanyand was inncons ed to England by Prince Al bert husband of Queen Vic tori carol is asong with reb ous simply and happily The car ols were adopted by the com mon people of Europe and sung with great rejoicing Before the day of the Puritans Christ mas celebrations bad degeneri ated info time of jestiug drunkenness and gorging ThePuritans forbade Christ mas celebrations England gradually refound Christmas as is typical in Dickens Christ mas carol In 1882 appeared the first Christmas card and there was not symbol on it Christmas can be what we makeit It can be Christs festival Cami singing completed the program can garnck HAIR STYLISTS announce eon TIME for Who mm wsn FROM 415 motr Sindhi Student Elbe By appointment only as H661 as Maple Avenue OPEN EVERY NIGIIT FUR STOLES BIG OF SMALL wzu WIMP THEM ALLI cannon ACCOUNT Hm one religious strain for parents even for chi addition to group games drcn reading can be profitable if the weather is bad and the children rennin indoors they may grow bored noisy even quamlsome Unless you can ef fect desirable regulations other drcn may crowd in and add to the confusion in your home overeating especially of sweets may mean increased colds and slight illnesses Tod dler in the family Loo young for school may follow older Cilii dren to dangerous places was 10 no These problems may be re duced in some of the following ways Limit the amount of sweets the children may have bfaprout program of work and recrea Lion especially for the children It to 12 Hold them strictly to regular chores and family rouf ines Provide daily quiet per iod of an hour or so each after noon wlih no other children around so that your children can read or play non running games Keep radio and TV silent Work out reasonable pro gram for the whole week For bid roughhousing indoors and when the childrens noise or quarreling exceed your reason able endurance separate them or assign each one to sit for definite period unamused Dout argue be decisive 1f snow and ice are available one of you parents might go skating or coasting with the young schoologers or find them safe places Iodo so alone You might also take them to musc um and the library oven on hiking trip READ 10 OTHERS While the older children are home they might be induced to read to the younger ones The older children may want to scout every night Consider some regulations here its hardly the best period for adult parties or for many pan meaning and sung for yo an 1g Nutritious HelnzTurkey Dinner makes afestive meal forbabyl How much more you ll enjoy your ho day dinner when you 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