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A MAIL TRIBUNE, Mcdford, Oregon, Sunday, December 21, 1951 Gourmet Cook Books At Library Ail America is going gour met, a nationally-known food editor reported recently, Cooking, she said, is apparent ly becoming one of America's most popular pastimes. This increased interest . in gourmet cookery, especially in regional and foreign cook ing, has brought mounting re quests to the Jackson county library for all types of nation al and international cook books, according to library di rector Helen E. Webster. "The library has been trying in recent months to ex pand its collection of cook books to meet this growing demand," she said. Italian cookery is among the most popular, and enthus iasts will find a recent acqui sition, "La Cucina: the Com plete Italian Cookbook," by Rose Sorce of considerable in terest. Also in the library is "The All-Italian Cookbook,' by Wilma La Sasso. Recipes for Chinese food can be found in "The House of Chan Cookbook," by Chan Sou, while Mexican cooking is well represented by "Elena's Secrets of Mexican Cooking, written by the blind expert on the subject, Elena Zelay- eta. Swedish food addicts will find tempting suggestions in "The Smorgasbord Cook book," by Mrs. Anna Olsson Coombs. The library also of fers "A Belgian Cookbook," by Jullietta Elkon. Other recently published international cook books in clude "The Far Eastern Epi cure," by Marie Donovan; "Continental Desert Delica cies," by Alice Sidon; "Festi val Menus 'Round the World," 'The World's Best Recipes," and "Recipes of All Nations." Regional dishes can be found in such titles as "The United States Regional Cook book," "Mainstays of Maine," by R. P. T. Coffin, and Mary Cullen's "Northwest Cook Book." The library also has books on special diet ' cookery, bar becue and outdoor cookery, cooking with herbs, and other specialized types of cooking. All books listed may be bor rowed through any branch of the Jackson County Library system as well as from Med ford Public Library headquar ters. Bright Mitts Lighten Work New York-rtlPD-The Necchi Elna Sewing center suggests making dusting mitts for mother and daughter. For a child, cut a 10-inch square of cotton flannel. Trace the hand with fingers together, allow ing an extra half inch all around, on checked cotton gingham. Cut with pinking shears. Bind wrist opening with bias binding, making loop at one end for hanging. Pin cutout in place diagonally on the flannel. Stitch around the outer edge, leaving about Vt inch. For mother, use a 14-inch cotton flannel square. Job's Daughters Initiate Group Six girls were initiated into the International Order of Job's Daughters at the meet ing December 17 of Bethel 14. They were Ann Parsons, Linda Garner, Mickeline Boughner, Carol Jean Wood, Sheryl Lynn Mellish, and Caroline Sue Unger. A caroling party will be held Tuesday, December 23, at the Masonic Temple at 6:30 p.m. Mavis Strom was named chairman of the committee to prepare and deliver a food basket to a needy family and the girls voted to donate to the leukemia fund. At the close of the meet ing an addendum was given for Miss Sharon Blickenstaff, as this was her last meeting as honored queen. Miss Penny Linn, historian, presented her with a scrapbook of memor ies on behalf of the bethel. Sylvia Morris and her of ficers will be installed Decem ber 30. i Christmas Program Given at Meeting Of Gold Hill Group Gold Hill - The Christmas story was the theme for devo tions, presented by Mrs. Mel vin Burnett, and the program directed by Mrs. Roy Eskew at a meeting of the Woman's Society of the Gold Hill Com munity Methodist church. It was held in the home of Mrs. Paul Molloy December 12. Mrs. Earl Moore was co-hostess. Mrs. E. C. Hoffman con ducted the business session. A Christmas sacrifice collection was taken for CARE. Special music was provided by Mrs. Molloy and Mrs. John Bruce at the organ. Members of the group hon ored Mrs. James Coward with a layette shower during the afternoon. Attending were Mrs. Iola Beeman, Mrs. Nora Wait, Mrs. J. G. Kofahl, Mrs. Roy Eskew, Mrs. Earl Moore, Mrs. E. C. Hoffman, Mrs. Blanche Merriman, Mrs. Har riett Elliott, Mrs. Wilmer Bailey, Mrs. Ivan Smith, Mrs. Ferrd Jones, Mrs. Roy Borno- man, Mrs. Wilbur Martin, Mrs. Arnold, Mrs. John Bruce, Mrs. Thomas Z. Smith, Mrs. Melvin Burnett, Mrs. Molloy and the honored woman. - Mrs. Kenneth Lacy Hostess for Group Central Point Rogue-Elk Extension unit met at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Lacy, Central Point, for a demon stration on cake decorating given by Mr. Lacy. Mrs. Leland Charley, Eagle Point, was a visitor. The Christmas party was held, and gifts exchanged. To wash mugs and pitchers in intricate shapes such as Santa Claus, fill each mug half full of suds. Cap the mug with the palm of your hand and shake vigorously. Rinse with scalding water. If neces sary, repeat the process, and use a dishmop. s; j WAffiP mm Among the many Christmas parties last week was one Monday erening at Girls Community club given by Rogue Valley chapter, Oregon Association of Public Accountants. Shown here are (left to right) Robert Brewer, Mrs. Ethel Mclnlyre, secretary of the chapter and William While who dropped in at the clubhouse after work to check on the prep arations. Mr. White is district governor for the OAPA. The colorful decorations for the party were the work of Mrs. Fred E. Kruggel Jr. x Holiday Party Planned by Clubs Program plans for the Christmas party to be held Monday, December 22, by the Camp White and Medford Fif ty Plus clubs have been com pleted. The program will include community singing with Mrs. Maude Arnold, pianist, and Miss Flora Hara, leader. Sev eral readings will be given, a Santa Claus march held and gifts will be exchanged. Danc ing, with James Kae ana or chestra providing the music, will be held following the opening of gifts. The party will be held at Camp White from 12:30 until 4:30 p.m. The Veterans Ad ministration bus will stop for members at the Pythian hall and Senior Activity Center on Jackson street at 12 noon. The bus will return at 4:30 p.m. Each woman is to take a gift for a lady and the men will take gifts for men. 4 New York -(UPD- For gift givers who favor the Christ mas motif, the Cleanliness bu reau recommends practical items. For example, a dozen des sert plates decorated with Christmas trees, plus goblets to match. Tablecloths come printed with snowmen, chim es, and snowflakes. The cloths are available in hardy and in expensive fabrics which resist stains. Try the cloths for Christmas tree aprons to catch pine needles. Plastic trays, cake knives, tiered cake dishes, cocktail glasses and ash trays also fea ture holiday designs. For children, there are cot ton accent rugs, shaped like snowmen and bells. Humpty-Dumpty Doll Is Newest Twinkle Chicago -(CPD- On6 of the newest twinkles on the Christ mas tree comes from the Dar- umas, a Humpty-Dumpty kind of doll with bright blue eyes and an amiable expression. The Darumas, a rounded, cone-shaped doll which came from the Shinto temples, is one of the few imports this year that doesn't glitter. The dolls are used with tiny red and white paper lanterns and rattan ornaments, to decorate white visca and green trees. A white flocked tree can be decorated with glass fruits in muted Christmas colors with a golden sheen. On most "dec orator trees," lights are tiny flowers with transparent pet als of blue, gold, green and clear glass. One string of lights is pretty enough to serve as the only dAorations on the tree. The lights are masked as roses, and come in bright Christmas red, pastel tones of green and gold, and in clear glass, one color to a strand. For pampered pets there are pink nylon spray trees, with pink roses the only decoration. Lightweight Finish New York -(UPD- Fresh pear and lemon cup makes a .re freshing finish to a heavy meal. For four servings com bine four cups (three large) diced fresh pears, one - third cup fresh lemon juice, one half cup sugar and one table spoon mint - flavored syrup. Chill three-four hours or over night. Garnish with shredded coconut before serving. Vary mince pie by topping it with hot lemon sauce, whip ped cream cheese, or hard sauce. SELBY GLASS CO.'S M v :: i : x $ ; j ' jl G if ts for Christinas On-A-Door Mirror Gifts that last a lifetime. "High-Fidelity7 Good groom ing requires a mirror. Ideal for children, mother, dad the entire family. SELBY ass Co. PHONE SP 3-3613 303 NORTH BARRETT Accountants Holt! Christmas Party Monday Evening Rogue Valley chapter of the Oregon Association of Public Accountants, held the annual Christmas party Monday, De cember 15, at the Girls Com munity club. Punch was served by Mrs. Gaylord Tice. A gold leaf wreath encircled the punch bowl. Preceding dinner, 12 mem bers of Mrs. Eleanor Hamil ton's sixth grade chorus of Rposevelt school presented Christmas music. Imported candies and cookies from a "sugar plum" tree were then presented to the children. The dinner menu including many traditional Christmas foods. Tfcble decorations in cluded many "flower" can dles based with tiny sugar bells and holly, and sugar and angel place cards. Holly and a tiered arrange ment of angels on a Christ mas runner decorated the piano. Mrs. Fred E. Kruggel Jr. was general and decoration chairman. Mrs. William White was food chairman, as sisted by Mrs. Ted Sommers. A short business meeting was conducted by Mrs. Lola Roney, chairman of the chap ter. A gift exchange followed. Attending were Mr. and To remove tarnish from sil ver punch bowls, use an old toothbrush and toothpaste. It is non abrasive, cleans and polishes quickly, and gets into crevices. Mrs. Leo Sohler, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Ted Sommer, Mr. and Lloyd Hoadley, all of Ash land; Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Brewer, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gifford, Mrs. Ethel Mclntyre, Mrs. Ray Pence, Mr. and Mrs. William White, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kruggel Jr., all of Med ford; Mrs. Lola Roney, Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Tice, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Benjamine, Grants Pass; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Collins, Central Point. Candlemaking Topic For Extension Unit Candlemaking was demon strated for Derby Home Ex tension unit at their meeting recently. Mrs. Elga Abbott and Mrs. Clay Conley of the Butte Falls unit gave the demonstration. Guests for the event were Mrs. Dalton and Mrs. Clyde Moore, both Butte Falls. The next meeting will be held Thursday, January 8, at the home of Mrs. Irvin Mc Keen at 10:30 a.m. when a demonstration on correct posture and exercise will be given. Give beautiful Living Gifts! Poinsettias y& All Sizes - All Prices . Other Potted Plants CAMELLIAS, CYCLEMAN, AZALEAS. Dish Garden Plants and Dish Gardens. CUT FLOWERS Carnations, Roses, Mums, Poinsettias, Color ful Plants and Flowers, Gift Wrapped and Delivered on Your Date. MARSHALL NURSERY & FLORIST 12th & Newtown Phone SP 3-1657 OPEN Sundays and Holidays Kissln Kit New York -(ITU- You can enliven your holiday parties with a mobile mistletoe rig available this Christmas sea son in stores. A new "Kissin' Kit," as the gimmick is known, contains a pair of mistletoe-holders, with adjust- About one and a half slices of bread are needed for each serving of stuffing in a turkey. able headbands, and two sim ulated sprigs of the celebrated greenery. Winning Number on Ferrari Racer If not called for by 5:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 22, we will draw another number. The Toy House 317 East Main A YDP TO MOO ID) AY HOSTESS A TREAT for Holiday Parties and Desserts! 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