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oneill furniture gordminton don mcphail to make a long story short theres nothing like having the boss walk in warmest wislies to all g w hudson floral designs stouffville its very difficult to get dizzy from doing too many good turns on you all thats our sincere yulctidc wish smith welding stouffville to out many good iricnds the very merries chriilmas everf illingworth construction stouffvule a iastincgift 4 by f l rowley me kaufman was a thought ful max only a thoughtful man would nave placed chairs along the wall facing the self- service elevators john kerwin pondered over mr kaufmans though tfulness now as he puffed ibis cigarette he sat in one of the chairs gazing fondlx at the three grilled doors he wondered if hed ever see them again after this evening i a young girl strolled down thei aisle carrying a teddy bear she passed john turned and came back to study him after a lengthy appraisal she said youre fat he nodded 1 cant deny that my dear whats your friends name he pointed his cigarette at the teddy bear santa claus is fat too she said ignoring his question but i like him anyway do you work in this store secret yes at least until six oclock this evening he couldnt very well tell these wide blue eyes that he would don a red suit and listen to little ones like herself for the next two hours i used to run one of those elevators he volun teered did you quit driving it travellers meet john had a fine view of the toy department from his plush chair j only because automation nasi set in you see they push buttons in the elevators now anyone cani operate them even you can pickj out a floor you wish to visit press a button and whoosh youre there like magic thats nice but id rather see you drive it what do the drivers do when all the elevators get but tons a good question my dear wish i knew the- answer to that one now if youll excuse me i have to get back to work john stood up stretched then answered the question in her eyes mr kaufman the owner of this store gave me another job when i was through driving the elevator this seemedto satisfy henshe trotted off down the aisled john shuddered when he thought of his other job it would soon be over in two more hours santa would be out of work com pletely how could he explain to martha why hadnt he told her two weeks ago when they had taken him off the elevator keeping calm better get with it kerwin the kids are waiting john turned to see albert walker grin- ningat him albert was manager of the toy department for some reason he didnt like albert even now he had to check himself no use spoiling the christmas holij days by losing his temper ill be right with you he said evenly the next time mr kaufman- entered the toy department he was nearly tackled by albert they had their heads together for a long time the owner of the store nodded emphatically when mr kaufman left aibert made straight for johns throne if it hadnt been for the children john would have told him off then and there v guess what asked albert breathlessly mr kaufman has just promoted me im to be assistant manager of the whole store that figures eh oh you think im cut out for the job good that makes me glad i suggested your name when the old man asked who would manage the toy depart ment mc manage the toy depart ment john was grateful for the beard that half concealed his red face of course youve helped me out in the department a few times but it was my daughter who gave me the idea john blinked you mean the little one with the teddy bear gift thats my baby and mr kaufman likes the plan says you seem to have a way with children thoughtful man that mr kauf man says i should break the news to you as a kind of christ mas gift from him what do you think of it john held out his hand choosing toys children slx to nine years of sge want things true to life some good choices might be mixers irons sewing machines typewriters etc that really work doll house and furniture in correct scale workbench with good tools and wool elec tric trains chemical or print ing outfits wore and number games and more efficient puz zles nine to twelve year olds have an interest in- hobbles and crafts they like handicraft out fits model kits set for study of soils rocks and chemicals magnets telcgraps set sound effect outfits and stamps santa claus may be a long distance traveller from the north pole but he hasnt much of an edge on 3 year old sharon hawkins daugh- ter of mr and mrs ray haw kins gormley sharon was born in josi nigeria where her parents served on the mission field the family re turned home in april but will leave again on feb 27th sharon visited with santa claus at the markham shop ping plaza on saturday morn ing staff phoio christmas candy it is fun to make your own candy for christmas and it will be a success if a little care is taken in the cooking and beat ing processes food experts at macdpnald institute guelph tell lis that the type of candy made is determined by the in gredients used the degree of cooking and the manipulation after cooking milk cream butter egg white gelatin corn syrup vine gar or cream of tartar in a recipe all assist in keeping a candy creamy and free from sugariness a candy thermometer re moves guess work from the boil ing process but when one is not available the cold water test must be used the water must be the same temperature for each successive test be cause the syrup forms a softer ball in warmer water good ontario marple syrup forms the basis for this delight ful fudge place 1 cups pure maple syrup ys cup milk two table spoons butter and a pinch of salt in a heavy saucepan stir until blended cook without stir ring over low heat until it reaches 236 degrees f on the thermometer or until soft ball forms when a little of the syrup is dropped into cold water cool the candy until your hand can be comfortably placed on the bottom of the pot or un til the thermometer reads 140 emergency measures com meeting civil defence planning for stouftville continues to make progress a meeting of the emergency measures commit tee held on monday dec 17 nominated mr clyde steckley to the post of head warden of the village mr stcckleys appoint ment is now subject to act of council coordinator harry heatherington pointed out the importance of the head warden in civil defence organization the head warden would be in charge of a group of about thirtyfive volunteer wardens each of whom would be as signed a designated section of the village chairman mrs kay dowswell expressed the grati tude of the committee for the offer of mr stcckleys services mr steckley has until recently been an instructor in the cana dian army emergency meas ures training program the committee also heard a report from dr john button who outlined a basic emergency medical plan issued by the york county medical co-ordi- i nator dr button stressed the importance of selfaid in the event of nuclear attack each family should prepare itself to care for its own fundamental needs in this connection mr heatherington pointed out that free pamphlet material on atom ic survival is always available at the police office the public should get informed now he maintained after a bomb is dropped it would be too late the committee is planning a basic orientation course in civil defence to be given in stouff- ville beginning some time in january all volunteer person nel will be urged to take this course definite details are to be released in the new year john smith secretary tae u the stoufryhle tbhme ttnsr deceaber 20 1962 some litter bugs are people who tear up and toss away their tickets after the horse races are over a bus driver could get peo ple to move to the rear by set ting in to preach a sermon degrees beat until it loses its gloss and thickens and pour into a greased pan cut into squares when set s ttgeie ow9ihia for o holiday season to all can- good friends weve enjoyed serving you and want to thank you heartily wishing you all good health good cheer and every happiness hie holiday can bringl hikens pmbmacy phone 6401722 stouffville ontario j everybodys talking about britains new one consul cortina it has a 4speed shift with synchromesh on all 4 gears a zippy 53horsepower engine that gives up to 40 miles to the gallon supercomfortable bucket seats more trunk space than any other car in its class trim new styling long big car lines room for five adults wide ppeiung doors an easytoread instru ment panel good allround visibimy full width parcel shelf glove comptment and highoutput heater how do you like itdear you mean i can talk now j consul join in the conversation today at your ford british dealer coffey bar ley motors ltd main street w stouffville phone 6402600