Banner Graphic, Volume 12, Number 75, Greencastle, Putnam County, 4 December 1981 — Page 4

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The Putnam County Banner-Graphic, December 4,1981

Hints from Heloise

Vinegar has many variations; paint cans have more than one use

DEARHEIjOISE: I am a firm believer in the use of vinegar. As my mother before me, I too have used nothing but apple cider vinegar. But, with distilled vinegar, wine vinegar, plus apple cider vinegar on the shelves, how is

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one to know which to use, and is there really a difference (other than price)? Martha Schultz it it it My favorite subject (next to nylon net)! But, you’re absolutely right. There’s white (clear) vinegar, ambercolored, and even pretty wine vinegars (red). So, what color do you use for what, and what’s the difference? According to a large vinegar producer, there is basically little difference between your vinegars processwise besides color itself. Flavor varies, of course, so in cooking you might want to consider this. Also, determine which you want to use by the effects it might have colorwise. You wouldn’t want to use ambercolored in light foods, but you might want that apple cider flavor in your pickles. For projects where vinegar might leave a trace of color, such as pressing out a hemline

or adding to the laundry, white is best. However, all vinegar is acetic acid, and is made from various ingredients such as alcohol, apples, and wine. Since variation in color is generally due to ingredients used, you’ll find white vinegar has a sharp, pungent taste, while apple cider and wine vinegars are usually more mellow-tasting. But, dear hearts, the most important thing to keep in mind when buying vinegar is to check the acidity content of the vinegar. It’s printed right there on the label. Always buy a high grade with four to six percent acidity. Besides needing this high acidity for pickling foods, you’ll be getting more for your money. Now, whenever I mention vinegar in the column, use the white kind unless I specify otherwise. Hope this clears up any doubts about vinegar like vinegar clears up cloudy glass... Hugs to all! Heloise HINTS FROM HIM Dear Heloise: Don’t throw those empty gallon paint cans away. Set them out in the sun to dry and then they’ll make excellent containers for nails, nuts and bolts, etc., in lieu of the familiar coffee cans found on the typical basementgarage shelf. There’s nothing worse than to drop a can full of nails onto

the floor, which is easily done with a coffee can or glass jar. But with the paint can, you have a convenient handle and inner lip that’s so much easier to hang onto. Terry Quesnel Dear Heloise: To remove visible fat from meats, as many people on a fat-free diet must do, cut it off when the meat is partially frozen. Trying to do it unfrozen is messy and almost impossible. Bobbs MULTI-SIZED PATTERNS Dear Heloise: Many patterns come with three different sizes included particularly children’s patterns. Wanting to save all three sizes for future use, I hesitate cutting off the larger sizes, so here’s what I do. The straight seams can just be folded back, but at the curves around armholes, neck, etc., I clip the tissue at spaced intervals along the seam allowance and fold the seam back to the desired size.

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When a large size is needed, just open the pattern out to desired size. Quick and simple with no sizes lost. Beverly Buth ★ ★ Smart gal! How many patterns have I altered because I didn’t think of that! Heloise TIDY TISSUE Dear Heloise: Attach a toilet tissue holder under the kitchen cabinet to hold bathroom tissue. Use this tissue in place of paper towels when possible. It’s cheaper than paper towels and works just as good on little cleanups. Naomi Lloyd FIT AND TRIM Dear Heloise: Perhaps everyone else already knows this but it took me several years to figure it out: My jeans were always too big at the waist. So were some of my children’s slacks and jeans.

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The solution is simple and easy. Just put elastic through the back waistband. Cut a slash on the inside of the back waistband on each side. Measure to fit and cut a strip of elastic a little shorter than the length between slits. Run it through the openings, adjust to fit, if necessary, and zigzag or straight stitch it closed, being sure to stitch through the elastic. The stitching shows through the back side, but it can be covered with a belt if you prefer. It’s not as complicated as it may sound and takes only a couple of minutes. It sure beats a gapping waistband or making darts. Betty Jo Benz ★ ★ ★ Send a money-saving idea to Heloise, P.O. Box 32000, San Antonio, Texas 78216. She can’t answer your letter personally but, sure as thrifty is nifty these days, she’ll print the best tips received in her column.

calls, most for help with math problems. Development of the hotline service was assisted by the library and local businesses such as R.J. Reynolds, which supply reference books, telephones and accommodations. “The emphasis is not on providing answers, but on getting students to solve their own problems,” said Marcia Epstein, director.

By Bil Keane

Calendar of events

Friday Applegate Lodge No. 155 F & AM, Fillmore, will have a MM degree Friday, Dec. 4. Supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. and work begins at 7:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome. The Greencastle Barracks and Auxiliary, Veterans of World War I, will hold their regular monthly meeting on Friday, Dec. 4 at noon. A business meeting will follow a pitchin dinner at noon. The business of the day will be the 1982 convention and the issuing of lifetime membership cards to call members of the barracks. Members are urged to come and get their free cards. The auxiliary will have a grab-bag gift exchange. The second annual Crafter Christmas Fair will be held at the Parke County Fairgrounds north of Rockville, Ind. on U.S. 41 on Friday, Dec. 4 from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 6 from noon until 5 p.m. Food will be available and admission is free. A good place to finish your Christmas shopping. Saturday The Better Homes Extension Club will meet on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6:10 p.m. at the corner of Jackson and W. Walnut Street to form a caravan to the Christmas party. Owen Lodge No. 655, Quincy, will hold a deer supper at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. After supper there will be work in the MM degree. There will be a euchre party at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Putnam County Senior Center, 9 W. Franklin St., Greencastle. All senior citizens are welcome. There will be an old-fashioned square dance on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 8 p.m. until midnight at the Lions Hall in Roachdale. The dance is sponsored by the Ch. 7 Travelers C.B. Club of Roachdale. The caller will be Horton Craig and music will be provided by “The Country Drop Outs.” The public is invited. The Putnam County Singles will meet on Saturday, Dec. 5 to leave by bus for a Christmas shopping trip from the First Baptist Church on Judson Drive at 2:30 p.m. This will be a family affair. For details, call Bill Gould at 653-9625. Bainbridge Chapter No. 440065 will honor Sister Betty McFarland with a reception 2:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, social at 3:30-5 and dinner at 5 p.m. at North Putnam High School. The Church of God Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a bake sale and bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 5, starting at 9 a.m. at Schultz Family Store. Sunday Putnam County Singles will meet on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 9 a.m. at the 1-70 Truck Stop at Cloverdale for breakfast. After breakfast, they will travel to the New Providence Church for services. The Putnam County REACT meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 1 has been changed to Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall. Monday The Fortnightly Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7 with hostess Grace Browning. Program will be presented by Louise Hubbard. Putnam County Singles will meet at the First Baptist Church on Judson Drive, Greencastle at 6:15 p.m. to board a bus to travel to area nursing homes and the Putnam County Hospital for the purpose of caroling. The DePauw Women’s Club will offer “A Tour of Historic European Organs” to members and spouse at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7 in the Gobin Church Sanctuary. Members and their spouses are invited to come and enjoy Arthur Carkeek’s presentation and join in the Christmas spirit. The Monday Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7 at the Double Decker Restaurant. The Monday Book Club will meet with Myrtle Gass on Monday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a gift for exchange. Tuesday Toastmasters will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairway Restaurant. If you have any questions, call A 1 Ellison at 653-5780 or 653-4126. The Tuesday Reading Circle will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 8 with Mrs. Joseph Midgett, 238 Hillsdale, at 2 p.m. Mrs. Paul Kissinger will have a program. The Happier Homes Extension Club will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Martin Hough for the Christmas meeting. Members are asked to bring a covered dish, a white elephant gift and remember the $3 gift exchange. The Four Leaf Clover Club will have its Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Elliott. Members are asked to bring a men’s grab bag gift. Temple Lodge No. 47 F & AM will hold its called meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. Work will be in the EA degree. Members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Students and parents interested in financial aid for college are invited to a meeting in the South Putnam High School library on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. A representative of the State Student Assistance Commission will be present. Discussion and question-answer time will be available concerning scholarships, grants and loans. Thursday The December meeting of the United Methodist Women of Gobin United Methodist Church will be held on Thursday, Dec. 10 in the Charterhouse lounge at 1:15 p.m. This will be the Christmas meeting so the group will have carols and special music. Following the short business meeting led by president Mrs. Clinton Gass, Mrs. Thomas Robbins will speak about her experiences in Panama. This message will close the years study on Latin America. Refreshments will be served by the Epworth Circle. Babysitting will be available.

ELKS No* 1077 FRIDAY, DEC. 4 - Happy Hour 5-7 p.m. SATURDAY, DEC. 5 • Prime Rib SUNDAY, DEC. 6 - Elks Memorial Service 4:00 p.m. MONDAY, DEC. 7 - Lady Elks Meeting TUESDAY, DEC. 8 - Chicken & Dumpling Stag DEC. 12,1981 ... Christmas Ball DEC. 14,1981 ... Santa Arrives 6 p.m. Christmas Trees Now On Sale!