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The Clnhtioe Advertiser <£ ’Ittnesi December 24, 1964 ★ WOMAN’S PAGE * ...by Kaye Mercer


Christmas dinner can be a big temptation


"0HRISTMAS is coming and the goose is getting fat.” And if you’ll pardon me for saying so, it won’t only be the


Washing can be


wearing


her own weight in clothes about every six weeks.


The average housewife washes


been made a little easier since tiic early days of battering linen on flat stones, but the bulk and tlii- responsibility remain. Soggy shiris arc now fed into a spin dryer, instead of being spread on village green bushes, and the gelling uir at dawn to light tire lire under a wash boiler has been replaced by tile flick of a.switch. But wear is still inflicted on


This is a process which has AT TOUT


J-JOUSEWIVES I have met interest themselves in many and varied hobbies, but l"d like you to name me one that is learning Spanish for probable missionary work in South


clothes through washing; collars and cuirs fray, shoulder straps and hems begin to look ragged. What can we do about'it? Well,


America! That is precisely what Mrs. Margaret Ann Charlotte


there is a recent invention now on the market, called COLLAR STICK, which comes in a tube and looks like a hard shaving' slick. Before ironing it is rubbed lightly onto shirt or blouse col­ lars and cuffs, and straps and hems, in fact anywhere that grime is likely to pile up. It is then ironed in to leave


a very thin, undetectable barrier of soluble cosmetic wax. which absorbs the dirt instead of allow­ ing it to penetrate the fabric. When the garment is washed the wax—and-dirt—float off in the hot water. The product lias the same


basic chemical formula as a good vanishing cream, and one stick is sufficient for fortv shirts. COLLAR STICK costs 2s. 6d„


and is available from chemists or large department stores or from the makers, Kilvcrts. Traiford Park. Manchester. 17.


Campbell of 2 Manor Road. Clitheroe. is doing at the moment. Thirty-year-old Mrs. Camp­


bell, who has two children, Alexander, who is nearly five, and Charlotte, two, and is


expecting a third in January, invited me to her home this week. Her 32-year-old husband. Rev.


George St. Clair Campbell (whose ancestors, of course, are Scots!) Is the new curate at St. James' Church. The couple who both used to


teacher at St. Gabriel's infants


live in North London first met at a Parish Youth Club there. Mrs. Campbell was a. school


school. South London for five years, and Mr. Campbell later


studied at Clifton Theological College, Bristol, and it was while lie was at the college that the eldest child. Alexander, was bom. '• My husband's first curacy was


settle in here in September this year."


bedroomed semi with a garage, was bought with the aid of interest-free leans from parish­ ioners. " I t's just about straight now and very comfortable: and we're decorating it lip for Christ­ mas," Mrs. Campbell said.


Tile warm and spacious three-


here in tile next two or three years. Mrs. Campbell plans to take a party of St. James' Girl Covenanters' Class on a summer camping holiday to Gresham in Norfolk. She greatly enjoys any work connected with the church and their house is always open to callers. " I was warned before I came


tend to take tilings easy after the children begin to grow up. '• I like to think of my husband and myself as a team." she said. '■ and i will be helping him all I can as soon as possible." During her husband's curacy


SEASONS


GREETINGS TO ALL— FROM


H. KAINE 48 3IOOR LANE CLITHEROE


MORTONS


18 MOOR LANE CLITHEROE Tel. 420


bies include landscape painting, reading biographies, and then there are always the children to look after, and any work she can help her husband with. All part of a day in the life of


when I came here. Neighbours offered to come in and look after the children, and one lady even cooked us a dinner." Mrs. Campbell's favourite hob­


up North that the people were vasLl.v different," Mrs. Campbell confided, “ but that is wrong. “ I got a very warm welcome


quiet Christmas, she told me. and her husband's mother is staying to assist in preparation for the big event at the end of January. But Mrs. Campbell doesn't in­


Tile family intend to have a


at St. Peter's Church. Tunbridge Wells.'' Mrs. Campbell told me. and we moved from there to


goose; judging from the large amounts of turkey, pudding and wine that local women are buying! If you arc trying to keep your weight down your Christmas dinner will be the biggest temptation of all. So take a firm


The new. curate of St. Janies* Church, Rev. George St. Clair Campbell and his wife Margaret.


view and keep to it. Just remember that Christ­


mas pudding alone means a 700-calorie intake, duckling


S9 calories an ounce and sausages, stuffing and potatoes are all fattening. If you are feeling ravenous, then pile your plate with sprouts, cab­ bage, cauliflower or green beans which have next to no caloric countdown. If the temptation is too


great when you see those piled plates, then it won’t do you any harm to eat all you want, and have a complete fast on Boxing Day.


THE TEENS Last, week we looked at the


problems that overweight can taring for younger children. This time it's the turn of the teen­ agers. This period may well be the


most important for many as far as weight goes, and those with a


tendency for overweight who do not take action while teenagers are likely to remain overweight for the rest of their lives.


boys than girls, for any over­ weight is likely to be more evenly spread over the body, whereas for the girls it tends to accumulate round the midriff


At this time, it is easier for


and hips. Much of tile social life of


favourite meeting place is the local coffee bar. So once again it is a question of learning; ail teenagers should know what food and drink contains, and what effect it has on their bodies.


A BIG STEP


mast people take another big step that is all part of leaving childhood behind and growing up: they leave school and start work. This may mean many changes


1; is during their tceas that


teenagers is connected with food and drink. A visit to the cinema means an ice-cream during the interval: at dances there are soft drinks and packets of crisps; a


particularly energetic: an hour at the swimming baths each week will perhaps be enough to keep the muscles in trim.


ficult to' know exactly how much one should weigh. People do not stop growing completely until thev are twenty-one and rate of growth differs from person to person. Because of this the criterion for overweight may again perhaps have to be a visual one. but one should never hesitate about consulting a doctor if in doubt.


WEIGHTY PROBLEM During the teens it is


more balanced foods, and if overweight is p r e s e n t or suspected, limit or avoid those full of carbohydrate.


a growing teenager should cat is difficult to assess. For a growing person a balanced diet is even more essential and vitamins and protein are needed in full measure. It is best therefore, to eat the


Similarly the amount of food TRAGIC ASPECT


of this period is the devoted mother who will not allow her overweight child to cut down on food intake because “growing; children need all the nourish­ ment they can get.” This Is another example of how the child can suffer through the ignorance of the parent. The teenage period is further


One of the more tragic aspects


complicated by the mysterious condition known as “puppy fat.” People who mistakenly think


and exercise is naturally bene­ ficial to everybody. A person leading' an active life will obviously need to take leas special exercises than a person who has an office job. No particular exercises are


biscuits are perfectly safe for Youngsters in this age-group, although for an added pre­ caution it is better for younger teenagers to consult their doctors before going onto any diet. A certain amount of fresh air


that their excess fat will just disappear as they grow older may be in for a shock when they roach their twenties and find that they are a couple of stones overweight. All excessive fat is unhealthy, so once again- if in doubi-consult a doctor. Medically approved "Limmit"


a curate's wife, and I am sure if she and her husband ever decided to do missionary work in South America they will he as welcome and at home there as they are here. All our best visiles go with her.


To each and all of onr many


valued friends and customers it is onr wish


that you may have ‘Cl Mevaf, & iu 6tmai ’ hSon TEL. 829 SEASON’S


GREETINGS TO ALL


— FROM —


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JOINERS LIMITED 2 MEARLEY STREET, CLITHEROE


We have the pleasure of wishing all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year


To all our Valued


Customers and Friends We extend best wishes for


MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR


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Thought you’d seen the end in'way-out headgear? Well what about this then? Matron of Clitheroc Hospital, Miss V. Johnson, wore one o£ the most unusual hats Clitheroc has seen for years at the children’s party at the hospital on Saturday. Note: For any­ one who's thinking of carrying on the style, you fasten the birds to your hair with hairgrips!


GREETINGS AND


COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASONS


TO ALL FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS


that can lead to or worsen over­ weight, An active schoolboy, used to a healthy life and two or three games of football per week becomes almost overnight an office-worker sitting down for eight hours a day. I t is obviously best lor health


S1[IX new cases and 20 inter­ views involving people from


Whallcy, Blackburn and Great Hanvood have been handled this month by the Blackburn Marri­ age Guidance Council, the Appointments’ Secretary Mrs. May Forrest reported at a recent meeting. Mrs. Barbara S h a r p 1 e s,


recommended with Limmits; a few of those remembered from school will help to keep the body in trim while the restricted calorie intake reduces weight, but a good brisk every day may


do just as well. Strenuous exercises should be


as well as weight reasons that the school-leaver should con­ tinue with some form of sport or exercise. Tills need not be loo


limited, ns the unusual exertion mat lead to an increased appe­ tite. which in turn will make dieting more difficult, and may also develop unwanted muscles.


Next week; the Twenties.


Treasurer, said that the expected expenditure for next year would be £238 against £151 for this year, and 95 appeals had been sent out in connection with the special premises fund appeal.


Donations had been received from Cupal Ltd. (£10), Marks and Spencer Ltd. (£2 2s. Od.1, Ribble Carpets (£1 Is. Od.) and F. W. XVoolworth (£!'.


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HOP MESSAGE


« CIVIC L AND C


The Mayor and Mayoress


of Githcroc (Councillor and Mrs. J. Hall)


. ' A v; i - e llft-t


happiness and goodwill. For many people, however, whose homes stood in the path of the recent floods, the happi­ ness this year must perforce be somewhat meagre, but it was heartwarming to all con­ cerned in the work of clearing tip the damaged areas to see how much goodwill exists today, and we hope that all those who suffered so much worry and loss will gain some comfort and happiness from the knowledge that the thoughts and sympathy of all people of goodwill are still with them. At a time when men talk


all your readers our greetings and best wishes. Chris tm as symbolises


0 N the Eve of Christmas we would like to send to


freoly of travel toward the stars Is is perhaps salutory to have to realise that we are still at the mercy of the forces of nature.


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Fashion has taken just about everything it can from the country-. During the past year we have been faced with warm tans and browns, tweedy suits, ribbed stockings and suedes of every description. So this just had to conte: we knew they’d take the shepherd's smock sooner or later! The Mary Quant “ rustic look ” is shown in this smocked dress in lightweight wool crepe. Retail price 1.1 gns., colours baby pink, aubergine, brass, and b'ack.


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on tills planet, indeed here in Clitheroe. The efforts of a great many people are needed, but as we work together the more hap­ piness there will be—not only between man and fellow man, but also between nations. Let us greet 1965 with the


There is so much to do here


determination to work together for the good of all.


SIR FRANK PEARSON M.P. tor Clitheroe


To All


Customers and


Friends D. LORD & SON


5 MOOR LANE, CLITHEROE Telephone Clitheroe 48S_____


in COSMETICS


•about the lack ol extravagant cosmetics in Clitheroe chemists'


Following my note last week


shops 1 am now delighted to learn after further investigation that certainly some of the Clitheroe shops are “ with it," You can certainly obtain false


evelaslies from sc,me shops. ,F y O U B U V k C ^ oN ' ECONOMY and COMFORT...


very many readers of your paper ail best wishes for 1965. Britain is at the parting of the


I AM delighted to have the opportunity of wishing all the


riding importance; first Britain lias always exerted an influence In the world far beyond what was justified by her physical resources, and it will be tragic if our leaders curtail our world commitments on the basis of a narrow ..interpretation of our economic " position as i t . is thought .t<rexist today. I t is World


ways and the future of our country for decades could be determined in this coming year and wc must ail hope that the decisions made by our Govern­ ment will be wise ones. There are two points of over­


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