the tribune stouffviile ont thursday- december 24 1953 designed for that lower longer look so prized in modern automotive styling the new chevro- lets meet other high standards besides eye appeal the 1954 series have more power bet ter performance and chassis improvements that will substantially increase the pleasure and con venience of motoring for 1954 a total of 13 body models are available in three series of cars the powerglide automatic transmission teamed with a new 125horsepower engine is now optional on all cars another outstanding devel opment also available as an option in all series is power steering above is pictured the bel air fourdoor sedan tree trim favorites standby in many homes and i the section of the country where space is available a big people in the northeast and when it comes to trimming tre alwa most cheerful east favor the big long-need- anci christmasy led balsam while the south and west prefer the southern vou may be one of those j the douglas fir who remembers the christmas tree you like many others probably have some definite ideas of your fprtunates own if you havent the fol lowing suggestions may prove welcome as well as practical the trend seems to be as always towards as large a christmas tree as the room will permit the oldfashioned oose the tree trimmed with garlands a communist u one who of popcorn or lots of cranber- borrows vour t to cook vour nes or both maybe you still find a tree bare without a i manger or ice skating scene be- j heath it to simply amplify theres no good reason for a your feeling of christmas j tr canadian to sit back and to some extent the type and loaf lies got a government to floortoceiling tree is still the size of tree used depends on support ristmas fowl he held ix the stouffville legion hall rural areas affected by new postal rates mr abbott announced that the rate for letters within pos tal areas will be extended to rural routes it has applied on ly to city and town deliveries ihis change will offset for ru ral areas the increase on mail ings within jwstal areas the reduced work week from the present average 44 hours will go into effect in localities where it is general practice for private business and indus try the minister said the list of localities will be announced by the civil service commis sion civil service office staffs in ome localities were granted a rive day week earlier this year mr abbott said the postal service expects a deficit in the current fiscal year that ends march 31 because of higher costs the short work week in the next fiscal year would re quire substantial additions to the present stall of about 19000 for the last few years the post office has provided what is called the allup service for first class mail carrying ordinary mailings by plane when space was available the sevencent airmail got priori ty- the blue sevencent stamp showing the canada goose will be replaced in general use by the ordinary fivecent stamp postal officials said no action hits been taken to issue any new denominations on december 28 sponsored by the stouffviile legion branch 459 goose hangs high in christmas feasts while turkey has long been the traditional christmas dish in canada of late the goose has been forging ahead like a shot in many lands as the piece de resistance of the yule- tide meal the goose rates especially high in the scandinavian countries heading an impres sive list of meats and fish ser ved during the christmas and holiday season in sweden ce lebrants like to see a suckling pig decorate the groaning board along with the many dishes associated with the smorgasbord france and ireland look with high favour on the goose and the germans noted trench ermen gild the goose with ap ple stuffing the hollander gives the nod to highly spiced dressings for his xmas goose with plenty of puddings fruit cakes honey cakes and des sert breads to go with it latin countries forego the goose choosing lamb as the dish of the day while the eng lishman sticks to his roast beef i along with various fowl to i the bitter end cuba says si i si to roast pig and its fish and fowl for portugal but here in canada the tur- key remains the king of the holiday feast and most can adians wouldnt have it any o- ther way just a little bit more of that dark meat please the mixing bowl by anne allan hydro home kyonoinit hello homemakers xmas comes but once a year but when it comes there is a tre mendous amount of work for one homemaker especially a large gathering unless you fol low our practice each family brings part of the christmas dinner to grandmas it may be the paritally roasted bird ready to cook vegetables the salad in the bowl along with a bottle of dressing or the pud ding in the steamer this giv es grandma or mother an op portunity of setting an attrac tive table and planning how many should help with the cooking who will be asked to serve and who will be the as sistants to clear the table and do the dishwashing wherever theres a mixed athering there is a hostess nd her role of tactfully plan ning and supervising a party ls more important than fancy food or an overabundance of food to enjoy your part plan lists using pencil and paper visualize the table and plan simple foods that have a varie- tv in color- flavor and texture cook well in advance food which will keep and have a few perishables stored in plas tic bags in the refrigerator provide enough of a few foods along with the necessary ac companiments such as salt sauce or sugar then too the hostess places ash trays in convenient places hangs more coat hangers in the closet and arranges lamps so there are no dark corners it all sounds so easy but hours pass like min utes before holiday parties to help you we list simple menus that can be served fes tive style after the concert snack norwegian fruit bread butter cheese marmalade bowl of oranges grapes ap ples iced gingerbread hot choc xeighbours gathering cranberry punch party sandwich loaf mincemeat tarts assorted cookies coffee christmas eve dinner ham puttered noodles cream carrots cranberry sherbet cookies tea christmas breakfast canned fruit juice french toast muffins marmalade coffee christmas dinner sherry consomme roast turkey sage dressing cranberry jelly celery hearts riced potatoes mashed squash carrot salad plum pudding with sauce qoffee christmas night menu assorted cold meats applecelery salad buttered french stick mince tarts or fruit cake coffee take a tip 1 to keep the tiny tots oc cupied while you are busy have them cut off 3 inch strips of red cellophane or felt from an s inch wide piece bound end pinking shears are a safe instrument then fasten with cellulose tape to the water and happy highway traveling m 1954 snowballs barber shop esms gray coach v lines stouffville floral roses wedding bouquets funeral designs cut flowers milt smth prop stouffville phone 270j2 wheel 4 steerins alinement service for all cars w 6 garrett s0n glasses 2 suggest that a teenager i prepare place cards using j crayons and sayings such as i chief of new car ladv mars i with high boots etc 3 chill candles to prevent them from dripping 4 arrange extra chairs us ing orange crates with plastic covers on them 5 take time to visit some one in need or living alone c place a welcome sign on your door a wreath christ mas bell a velvet star or a ho liday spray now yoa can treat vaginitis in cattle after extensive experimenta tion nixon laboratories have developed an eflecuare treat ment tor vaginitis in cattle this new nixon product ls easy to use and quite inex pensive it you are haying breeding troubles due to va ginitis drop in and let us ex plain this new proven treat ment that is so simple to use available now at stokkvs imro stokk vx5si the stanley theatre stouffviile ontario no christmas would be complete for us without an expression of the warm feeling that we have for our many loyal and appreciative friends a merry christmas and a happy new year to all john sybil houston staff jlhe loyalty of our many friends gives to us added confidence and much promise for the future we wish a joyful christmas and successful new year to all fred byer son stouffviile ontario