Banner Graphic, Volume 13, Number 114, Greencastle, Putnam County, 20 January 1983 — Page 4

The Putnam County Banner-Graphic, January 20,1983

Pre-Inventory Home Furnishings Sale

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Hints from Heloise Cardboard handy for armrest

DEAR HELOISE: My car doesn’t have a center armrest and that can make it pretty uncomfortable on long trips. So I made one of my own. I got a firm cardboard box just the right height to rest my arm on and covered the lid with foam. Now I’m as comfortable as can be. I keep maps, note books, pencils, etc. stored in the box along with change that really comes in handy. Mrs. Bob Grosso ★ ★ * Great idea! Thanks for sharing. Heloise PRACTICAL PUTTY KNIFE Dear Heloise: I have discovered a very useful tool for the kitchen. This hint is especially good for all new homemakers. To

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Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Irwin will celebrate their 25th anniversary on January 26th. There will be an open house on January 23rd from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Colonial House in Cloverdale. The open house is being hosted by their four children: Mrs. Kent (Natalie) Joslin, Mr. David Irwin, Mrs. Gary (Deanna) Neese, and Tammy Irwin. All friends and relatives are invited to attend.

We’re Open El Matadoif Authentic Mexican Food cs\shley* Square Mon. through Thurs., 11 a.m. -11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - midnight; Sun. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 653-8928

be successful at cooking, acquire a putty knife. It’s so useful in many ways loosening cake layers, spreading icing and great for stirring hash browns. I’m sure you can find a million other uses for it too. Mrs. B.M. Rodriguez WEEKLY MENU Dear Heloise: I use 3x5 cards to plan my weekly menu. It really works out well, and we get a variety of meals during the month. When an idea hits me, or I see a great recipe for a meal, I jot it down on a card. When shopping time comes around I bring the cards with me to get the appropriate meat and vegetables, etc. for each meal. In that way I only shop once a week.

By Bil Keane

El Matador Nachos / u>o faco«, one enchilada, rice and beam El Toro Two Enchiladas, rice and beant ■•ll Mexican Chef Salad M C|J| I Rice and beam El Acapulco WItNU Soup of the Day One Burnto, one taco, and one enchilada ■ * Huevos Rancheros Tamales Two eggs, beam and rice Two tamales, rice and beam

I tape the cards on my freezer door in order for Monday through Friday. In the morning I check what’s for dinner and remove the meat. After I have used the weekly cards, I file them in a box for future use. Barbara Neff EXTRA BAR Dear Heloise: When we remodeled out bathroom we realized we left hardly any space for towel racks. We had a glass shower door that had a bar on the inside and it was perfect for wet towels. But I dislike glass doors, so I had them removed and put up pretty shower curtains. Well, there went our towel rack. I looked around and finally came up with a good idea! I put a springloaded curtain rod in the shower along the wall opposite the shower head. It worked out great. The towel slips over it easily and not only do I use it for a towel rack, I also hang my hand laundry on the bar. Jane Kinler TASTY SANDWICH Dear Heloise: My family likes frozen waffles for breakfast. Many times there are some left. I wrap them in foil and refrigerate. We use them instead of bread for great peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Terry' Baker NAIL POLISH BRUSH Dear Heloise: I have a tip for your column that I find is really useful to me at times. Here it is: Before you throw away your old fingernail polish bottle, take out the little brush and clean it. Put it away until you want to paint an edge around a picture frame or other small object. It works out nicely. Mrs. Gertrude Bolgrin FROZEN BACON Dear Heloise: With a small family, it’s so hard and messy to fry a small amount of bacon for breakfast. I solved the problem by frying the entire pound of bacon at one time and putting it in the freezer in small packages. When we want a couple of slices for a sandwich or breakfast, we take it out of the freezer and put it in our small oven (or a microwave) to thaw out, which takes a short time. It makes the bacon much crisper and you only have to clean up the mess once. Lora Houle * * * Moving is always a chore so any tips to make it easy are helpful. If you have a hint, send it to Heloise, P.O. Box 32000, San Antonio, TX 78216. Because she gets so much mail Heloise can’t acknowledge letters but will use the best in her column whenever possible.

Calendar of events Thursday The last in a series of township meetings under the Putnam County Community Awareness Program is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 at the Madison Township Volunteer Fire Department station. Open to anyone, the meeting is designed primarily for Madison Township residents who wish to question or make comment to local law enforcement officials and members of the judiciary. The Greencastle Pack 44, sponsored by the Presbyterian Church, will have its Pinewood Derby Thursday, Jan. 20 at the National Guard Armory. Weigh-in starts at 6:30 p.m. Heritage Preservation Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan 20 in the Parish Hall of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Mrs. Mace Aker will present the program “In Search of Beauty and Architecture.” Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae will meet with Mrs. Thomas Robbins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 20. Putnam County Singles will have a card party at the home of Russell Cash, east of Greencastle on State Road 240 on Thursday, Jan. 20. The party starts at 7 p.m. and will be for adults only. The host is Russell Cash (246-6767). Refreshments will be served. United Way of Putnam County will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 at the Public Service Indiana building. A report on allocation and admissions, election of new directors and the 1983 campaign report are on the agenda. Attendance is necessary to negotiate the important agenda. The annual meeting is open to the public. The Clinton Homemakers Extension Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 at Ettadell Cantonwine’s residence. The lesson will be on “Appearances Make the Difference.” The Moose Lodge will be open to everyone 16 years of age and older for game night every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Free coffee will be served. There will be a Girl Scout leaders meeting on Thursday. Jan. 20. The staff director arrives at 6 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 6:30. Cookie information will be discussed. Saturday OES District 9 Fun Night will be held on Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Crawfordsville Armory. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. The cost is $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for children. Bring a covered dish, salad or dessert and your own table service. Members, friends and families invited. There will be fun, games and fellowship. The new square dance club. “Friendly Squares,” will hold its first dance 8-11 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 22. The caller is Nancy Brown. The dance will be held at the National Guard Armory. The Cunot Can-Dos will hold a square dance 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Cloverdale Beagle Club. Club caller will be Jerry Workman. Monday Chapter CB of PEO will meet at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24 with Mrs. Dwight Liston, 808 S. Indiana St., Greencastle. Mrs John Zeiner will serve as co-hostess. The social will be at 7:15 p.m. Boston Club will meet with Hope Schopmeyer at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Jan. 24. Betty Aker is the assistant hostess. Aileen Murdock will have the program. Putnam County Singles Monday, Jan. 24 meeting has been changed from the Cloverdale Community Building to the DePauw University Student Union. Tuesday Central Indiana Spinners and Weavers Guild will meet at 10 a m. Tuesday. Jan. 25 at the Reelsville Firehouse. Helena , Deßoer will instruct the workshop on making a 27-inch colonial cornhusk doormat. There is no cost to members. Non-members are welcome, but a $lO fee will be charged.-* For the workshop please bring a sack lunch. 2>2 bushels of dry, untrimmed cornhusks as they are brought from the field, one ball medium weight jute twine (for sewing the matt), scissors. 2 or 3-inch blunt end tapestry or bag needle and a towel. Progress History Club will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25 with Mrs. Edna Boyd. Esther McCabe will present the program. Please note change in meeting place. Putnam County Church Women United will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 25 at the First Christian Church. Greencastle. All CWU representatives of Putnam County churches are urged to attend to prepare for the World Day of Prayer celebration on March 4. Call Mrs. Curtis Neal 653-5050 for more information.

Pork pie light supper fare By CECILY BROWNSTONE Associated Press Food Editor LIGHT SUPPER Pork Pie & Fried Apples Green Salad with Croutons Chocolate Pudding & Coffee PORK PIE Adapted from a French Canadian recipe. pound ground lean pork shoulder pound bulk pork sausage h teaspon salt Dried crushed thyme or sage to taste 2 medium (each 5 ounces) baking potatoes, pared and cubed (Vinch) 1 medium onion, finely chopped Pastry for 2-crust 9-inch pie In a 10-inch skillet over moderate heat, with a fork, crumble the pork and sausage until the pork loses its color and is cooked through; stir in salt and thyme. In a small saucepan cover potato and onion with water and boil until tender; drain (saving liquid) and mash, adding enough of the saved liquid to make mashedpotato consistency; mix well with meat. Line a 9-inch pie plate with half the rolled-out pastry; add meat mixture; cover with remaining rolled-out pastry, cutting several vents in it; seal edges with fork tines. Bake on the rack below center of a preheated 42Megree oven until pastry is golden brown 30 minutes. Serve hot. Makes 6 servings.