The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 November 1969 — Page 23

Hand Written Christmas Card Messages

ew ye»i gtei li w wnd to *MI are received in large, ■MI, formal white and brightly entered envetepec. All send JMNagea <rf holiday cheer. Christmas cards are even brighter when there's a handwrltten ■wcsags insids, personal wishes for the happy season. Christmas cards, M years young hi cur country, started in England more than US years ago. In the days when penmanship flourished and school children were given daily exercises in the art of good penmanship, school masters gave exercises even at holiday time. Children wrote Christmas greeting! — and the Christmas card was born. At first, Christmas cards failed as a business venture. Though inexpensive, the cards were not

Put some PAI AD w ULUii in His ' IfagSa t,,ls ™' s Gaily colored gifts of clothing keep him i|L A- happy and warm the whole year through. f \ Wwf />'w i 1 fijiF * * / ' / I’M* / I / X vS s.s■l/ /w / / jg' — Z-Jr / / / f MJk / JMk r / ff/ yiMbn wyr f \ ?Hh JT—XA i 1 TlKltelcy liftH |W|nl Cw> rrW ■Hta|iy J X ,, '"’''“" hl a||.-„ !ob«i, paishys, I \ W Wte solids. MHEI W ft* •- . V , HmOPL '' t separate. Dress shirts, ißi A W <o,o,, ' ' ,, ’ M • r, ”• 4-Tite>' W' Ties, silks, I m.wKB » mN wools, knits. Vj. aHr*J Jackets, suede, \ ; \ suede-knits. |» | ' Sweaters, all «>W»L ' styles. ? A / T JR.} Mufflers, wools, ( ,gKsX ; .W«& <V .SSiSdifc silks. Gloves, kids, | an( l pigskins. Umbrellas, sturdy styles. HD 1 t Socks, lisle, ny- NJN jtdEts&>' r<- I lons, stretch. - r (<? I l (uX> "2X>7 > Kl~. I Stickpins, for all V, I ”•»• \ J / jStesSait'/'-' V jßfW'n*'' '!?■*s I / ' Wallets, in lea- WEkv-X / ISOa z Handkerchiefs, '■ WPajamas; in broadcloth. Snyders Mens Wear DOWNTOWN GOSHEN

accepted. Then in 1860, they began again, thia time marked for success. Fifteen years later, they came to America where they started as large, flowery, expensive greetings. For a few years, the printed names appealed as a time saver when sending holiday greetings. But soon the cards began to lose their meaning and thoughtful greetings — they seemed too business like for the merry season. Today, most people are writing their cards with the hope that the receiver will have a very merry Christmas. Now it’s fun to receive handwritten notes on Christmas cards, a very special greeting. And it’s fun to write them, especially to those we don’t often see or hear from. It makes Christmas even more meaningful. Now that red and green nylon tip pins are available, writing notes and signatures is no longer

tedious. And those who like to design and make their own Christmas cards can use the pens to form fine or bold lines, to draw and to write. The Christmas card has had a long history. From school children to the American family gathered about writing Christmas messages, the card brings, as always, a hope for the very merriest Christmas and the happiest New Year.

TWO LITTLE ANGELS fjy* a MAKING HOLIDAY ANGEL can be a lot of fun, as this little girl has discovered. For wings, cover both sides of cardboard with aluminum foil, sketch the wings, then cut them out. Use six-page thickness of newspaper for body, forming a cone 12 inches high and 5 inches in diameter at base. Wrap foil around cone, securing it with rubber cement. For the head, use 3-inch styrofoam ball, tint with powder and rouge, and wrap angel hair around top of the head. To put the angel together, form hook with straight wire and force through top of head and then into body, using glue to secure. Insert pipe cleaners to form arms. Form sleeves of foil and attach wings with pins.

Yule Candies From Your Own Kitchen

One of the easiest and nicest ways to avoid last minute holiday shopping crowds is to stay home and make your Christmas gifts in your own kitchen. Homemade Christmas candies can be a more thoughtful and welcomed gift at a time when the real fun of Christmas giving tends to get overshadowed by elaborate and expensive presents. To add still another touch of individuality to your gifts, decorate boxes with your own festive designs. Or, if you are giving someone on your gift list a crystal vase, bowl or container, why not fill the gift with homemade candies? Here are two simple candy recipes which are easy and quick to make since there is no cooking time required. Ingredients such as bottled lemon juice shelled nuts and pitted dates are time savers too. PLUM-PL’DDING BALLS 2 packages (8-ounces) imported pitted dates 1 package (12-ounces) dried figs, stems removed pound (2 cups) pecans % cup candied cherries, diced One third cup bottled lemonjuice 1 can or package (3% to 4 ounces) flaked coconut Put dates, figs and pecans through the coarsest cutter of a food grinder. Mix in diced candied cherries and bottled lemon juice. Shape into balls using 2 teaspoons of fruit and. nut mix-

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ture. Roll balls in flaked coconut. Makes 6 dozen. LEMON FONDANT 6i/z cups sifted confectioners’ sugar cup bottled lemon juice Food coloring optional Blend bottled lemon juice into confectioners’ sugar. Knead until smooth. Cover with damp cloth or place in plastic container with lid; let stand at room temperature 1 hour before using. Tint and shape as desired; place between pecan or walnut halves, stuff dates, prunes, or figs or dip in melted chocolate. Makes 1% pounds fondant. CROWNED FOR YULE English folk festivals of the Middle Ages crowned a “Lord of Misrule,” who directed the holiday celebrations.

Legends Honor St. Nicholas He’s the patron saint of pawnbrokers. He watches over mariners. Since the fourth century, he has been remembered for his generosity. Many of the legends linked with St. Nicholas, real-life ancestor of today’s Santa Claus. But his most enduring connection is with youth and gifts. In Europe, his feast day, December 6th, has traditionally been an occasion for merriment and gifting.

Pineapple Picks Up Meat Dishes Or Desserts For a dessert that sings, place canned pineapple slices on prepared sponge cake rings. Sprinkle pineapple slices with a little brown sugar and nutmeg. Make up recipe for pie meringue. Frost completely with the meringue. Bake in a 425 degree F. oven for about 5 minutes or until golden. For a different relish, add several tablespoons of curry powder to a can of pineapple chunks. Let stand for several hours. Place in saucepan and add cornstarch for thickening. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Cool and serve with roasted chicken. To make pineapple encircled ham loaves, lightly grease custard cups. Cut canned pineapple slices into halves and arrange around sides of custard cups. Make up favorite ham loaf and pack into custard cups. Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 30 minutes. Unmold and serve. For com muffins deluxe, make up a packaged com muffin mix. Bake. Split the muffins and spread with butter. Then add a generous spoonful of drained crushed pineapple on top of each buttered half. Top with other half of muffin. Put back into oven for a couple of minutes to heat. Serve piping hot with a chicken or shrimp salad.

Color TV Is Family Gift Many families heighten the spirit of Christmas by giving gifts the entire family can enjoy together year-long. In this category television sets are popular selections, and this year color TV will rank high, predicts the Consumer Products Division of the Electronic Industries Assn. With a larger variety available, color TV sets need no longer be considered a luxury item. There are conveniently small sets from S2OO for 10-inch screens on up to SSOO and more for the largest screen sizes. Crafted Consoles For family enjoyment in the living room, there are hand-somely-crafted furniture consoles in a bountiful choice of wood and styling. There are also portables and table models, as well as combination units which house other home entertainment equipment in addition to TV.

Why Wait? Buy Gifts Now! FIU AU YOUR 6lfT NEEDS HERE — 23 SHOPPING DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS — Boys and Men Ladies Home Gifts Permanent Preaa Suxy of Paris imoorted Glass Gifts SHIRTS Pajamas and Gowns imported mass bins Fashioned-styled Soft delicate solids and plaids Fabrics and colors vinyl llnenand Perm 1 ?2 e N n i s Pre,g Kodel Pullovers in for work or casual and round ■ t y ,es ‘ Creslan .. Knit Sock Caps Casual Pullovers c , Thermal Blankets Men’s Caps ei,-k_ ? all styles and fabrics .tre?ch, Bed,pread » Wolverine Gloves Thr <» w Ru «« many leathers fabrics lined and thermal sizes 8 to 42 Towel Sets Fur or bonded lined gloves —; ” 7 . _... Cannon Hosiery Sheet and Pillow Men’s and Boy’s Case Sets PAJAMAS Robes Pillows — SWEAT »HIRT» Skirt, and Bl.uw. See ,he 5 Hooded and Insulated pillow Men’s Flannel Shirts Fuzzy Feet aut Christmas Foot Wear for all “lor. card, and candle. Warm - Chrlrtm.. L * r » e For dress or rugged wear Aprons and Smocks Gift Wrappings and Bedroom slippers and Indian Party Accessories Moccasins for everyone _ Ladies’ —— ' Purses and Gloves . Christmas Craft Mufflers and linen Items Handkerchiefs «... , Knits, F.elts, Sequins Beautiful new and Bead , Men’s Knit Jewelry Pins, Mock Turtle Neck earrings and necklaces Men’s Winter Coats Long Sleeve % And Full Length With or Without Pockets Outing Flannel Fur Fabric Lined Permanent Press In Christmas Colors Checks - Plaids - Solids Misses p. B nW." , nd Shoulder Bags 48 lonq knee socks Fur Fabrics Baby Dresses Tams and Bonnets long gowns Buitg Fur Lined Mittens Shoes Pampers MANY OTHER USEFUL GIFT ITEMS The Town Shop UPTOWN LEESBURG

Wed., Nov. 26, 1969—THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Jeanne Crain’s Molasses Taffy Recipe I 88881 Jeanne Crain, the glamorous film star, is the mother of seven children. One of her favorite family activities is the making and pulling of delicious molasses taffy. Here’s Jeanne Crain’s own recipe: Molasses Taffy 1 % cups sugar . i cup heavy cream 1 cup Brer Rabbit gold label 2 tablespoons butter j, molasses % teaspoon baking soda /2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon mint extract Combine sugar, molasses, salt and cream in skillet; stirring, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and continue boiling until mixture reaches 265° F. on a candy thermometer or until a small amount forms a firm ball when dropped in cold water (about 14 minutes). Remove from heat; add butter and sprinkle with baking soda and mint extract, stirring through. Pour onto large buttered platter. Cool five minutes; turn edges of taffy into center. Continue cooling 15 minutes longer or until cool enough to hand!e. To pull grease hands with butter. Cut taffy into 4 pieces, roll into balls. Stretch, fold back and squeeze taffy into a lump. Repeat pulling, folding and squeezing until taffy turns from brown to a golden amber color. Pull taffy into long strips and cut with scissors into small pieces. Wrap each piece in waxed paper or cellophane wrap; tie ends with colored yarn if desired. Store m closed tin. Makes about 60 pieces

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