The Clinton chronicle. (Clinton, S.C.) 1901-current, February 14, 1952, Image 8

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Page Eight THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, February 14, 1952 Quantity Cooking For Church Suppers Requires Planning IT’S ABOUT that time of year when clubs and groups are getting organized enough to plan a large dinner or luncheon to feed most of the group. To run these af- fairs smoothly requires advance planning as well as an under- standing of what foods are likely to go over nice ly with.a crowd. These recipes are planned to give first aid for the homemaker who suddenly faces tiie task of feeding 25 to 50 people m her group. The recipes,given will serve 25, and they are easily doubled to serve 50. Plan the work far enough in ad vance to avoid lack of supplies and disappointment when the work ac tually gets under way. All groceries should be ordered in advance and checked the day before the event in case something is missing and the menu has to be changed. If you have^Jielp, assign one or more of the foodsTto be prepared to individuals. Consider who pan best do each type of work,'and let this be your guide in assignments. Check equipm nt and dishes to be used so that you have made ample preparations for the actual work. One woman who is capable can di rect the preparaTtion and serving. HERE'S A GOOD community sup per menu which is bound to please a group of people: Meat Loaf or Ham Loaf Boiled Potatoes or Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans or Harvard Beets Rolls or Bread Butter Apple-Cranberry Salad or • • Cabbage-Carrot Salad" Shoofly Pie Coffee • * • EITHER MEAT OR HAM loaf is economical for a big supper, and it’s easy to serve: *Ham Loaf (Serves 25) - 5 pounds ground, smoked bam Vi pounds ground fresh pork 2 eggs, beaten Vi quarts dry crumbs Vi quarts milk \i cup mustard Combine all in- gredients and place i n three loaf pans ^xS". Bake in a rriod- erate £350°F.) oven for l 1 ,^ hours. Let stand 1 5 minutes b e- fore slicing. Meat Loaf (Serves 25) 3 pounds ground hppf »'• veal 1>2 pounds ground pork 6 cups (l 1 2 quarts) bread crumbs 3 eggs, beaten U-i cups milk 3 4 cup finely chopped onion s 4 teaspoon dry multard *4 teaspoon sage 2 tablespoons salt 3 4 teaspoon pepper Mix all ingredients together and pack in three ‘greased 4"x8" loaf pans. Bake \Vi hours in a moderate oven (350*F.). BELK’S fDAYS Thursday- Friday-Saturday » SUPS 2 for $ Sizes 7 to 14 Cannon i I BATH TOWELS Big 59c Thick 2 for Thirsty Shoofly pie tops off the larg# quantity suppc.- nicely becauss of the failure-proof recipe. In place of large pie tins, the fl inch size may he used, allowing four to serve 25 people. The pie slices easily thus simplifying large quantity serving. FABRICS 5 yds. S 80 SQUARE SHEETING • CURTAIN MATERIAL • PERCALE REMNANTS ft CHURCH SUPPER MENU *Ham Loaf •Green Beans •Scalloped Potatoes •Apple-Cranberry Salad' Rolls Butter Relishes *Shoofly Pie Milk Tea Coffee •Recipes Given Plain and Stripe CHAMBRAY S 3 yds. for Meat or ham loaf makes an excellent meat course for a large crowd because it’s easy to pre pare, pleasing to a large num ber of people and slices readily for easy serving. Either loaf can be baked in home-sized tins, thus eliminating the necessity of get ting special equipment. LYNN SAYS: Here are Hints For Quantity Cookery If you're planning rolls for a crowd, three dozen rolls will serve 25 people, allowing some of them seconds. For heavy eaters allow four dozen which will give" you 48 rolls. Brick Ice cream is an easy des sert for large crowds. Unpack from dry ice 45 minutes before serving and then slice with a knife dipped in warm water. •Scalloped Potatoes (Serves 25) 6 pounds potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon salt H teaspoon pepper H cup flour H cup butter or substitute 1 quart milk Place layer of potato.es in greas ed bakingpan and sprinkle with salt, 'pepper and floun mutecTTo- gether. Dot with butter. Repeat un til all potatoes are used. Pour over heated milk to cover. Bake in a moderate (35(TF.) oven until pota toes are tender, about .1^ to 2 hours. If you. plan "to have boiled pota toes, you’ll have to use 8 to 10 pounds. Green beans may be can. ned for easy .preparation. A No. 10 can contains 3 quarts and will serve 25. Use 4 tablespoons salt and 1 cup bacon drippings for seasoning. Or, use 6 pounds fresh green beans or 2% pounds frozen for 25 people. Girls’ Print DRESSES Sizes 1 to 3 — 3 to 6x w 46-Inch ” OIL CLOTH 2 yds. for Fast Color I PRINTS 4 yds. i 51 Cabbage-Carrot Salad j (Serves 25) 4 pounds finely shredded cabbage 2 pounds carrots, grated 1 pound celery, diced 1 quart boiled salad dressing Blend all ingredients together and serve avith lettuce. anc^ 60 Gauge NYLONS 2 pr. for ,, Children’s 2-Pc. KNIT SLEEPERS $ White, Pink, Blue, Maize Boys’ Boxer Style DUNGAREES $ Sizes 1 to 6. SAnforized * Apple-Cranberry Salad (Serves 25) 5 cups cranberries 2 , 2 cups water 2*4 cups sugar a 2! / 2 tablespoons gelatin Playtime Sport I DENIM 8 2 yds. For making Slacks, Shorts, Bed spreads, Draperies, Slip Covers % ; u 5 tablespoons cold water Vi cups diced apples Vi cups diced celery Pick over and wash cranberries. Cook gently with water until skins burst. Put thpugh sieve and add sugkr;" let stand 5 minutes. Soften gelatin in cold water, then blend in to hot cranberry mixture. Let cool to thicken, fold in apples and celery. Pour into mold or pan. Chill until firm. Serve with lettuce and mayon naise, mixed with whipped cream. * *81100117 Pie (Serves 25) S cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 cups light brown sugar M teaspoon nutmeg M teaspoon ginger H teaspoon cloves 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 14 cnp shortening 4 egg yolks, well beaten U4 cups light molasses 2 tablespoons baking soda dis solved in 2% cups boiling water 4 6-inch pie shells, unbaked Sift together first seven ingredi- ents. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles commeal. Combine egg yolks, molasses and soda in water. In pie shells, alternate flour mix ture and liquid having tfie flour mix ture as a base and topping. Bake in a hot (450°F.) oven for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to moderate (350°F.) and bake 15 minutes until pie is set. | Men’s Knit UNDERSHIRTS $ 3 for Keep hot rolls and bread from drying out in the oven by covering them with a slightly damp towel. For tossed salads, made in .quan tity, wash and prepare vegetables ahead of time, then cover with a damp cloth or place in a plastic bag until just before time to serve Toss and add dressing. Biscuits and pie crusts may be prepared in advance; if-you make either mix and refrigerate it. Then only the liquid needs to be mixed in, and the shaping done before baking. 36 to 46 Men’s Skip Dent SPORT SHIRTS Blue, Tsui, Grey, Yellow, Green. Sizes S - M - L y. ,-L China Base • A TABLE LAMPS $1 Complete With Shade ■ Boys’ Dress Type d BOXER SHORTS Sizes 2 to 8 1 Women’s All Nylon j PANTIES 2 $ 1 1.50 White, Pink, Blue Pi*. | 1— Big Reductions! Women’s HOUSE SHOES si Satins, Leathers, Felts 1 Men's New Spring TIES 2 for % 1 Regular $1.00 Value 4 fr'J DOLLAR DAY SPECIAL! NYLONS First Quality fs Den^r 2 pair for' $ New Spring Shades Early Bird Specials! \ Embroidered Pair PILLOWCASES S Regular $1.98 Value Mr. & Mrs., His or. Hers, Florals Birdseye DIAPERS doz. $ These are Slight Seconds 1 Dozen to a Customer BATH TOWELS $ 4 for A Bargain! ' 1 WASH CLOTHS $ 20 for Metal Waste Baskets 3 for $ Boys’ Boxer Shorts $ sizes 3 to 6 4 pr. for Women’s RAYON PANTIES $ 5 pr. for Boys’ SPORT SHIRTS $ Cotton Plaids and Flannels Girls’ Print I DRESSES Sizes 7 to 14 2 for Drapery and Upholstery FABRICS t Solids and Stripes $ MEN’S T-SHIRTS $ 3 for Combed Cotton. S-M-L Men’s Knit POLO SHIRTS $ Fancy Stripes and Prints Men’s HANDKERCHIEFS $ 15 for SPECIAL PURCHASE! Costume Jewelry 2 Reg. $1.00 Values 2 f 01* Ear Rings, Scatter Pins, Necklaces SPECIAL PURCHASE! Sport Shirts 2 for $ Men’s Gabardine Good Looking, Excellent Quality Gold, Green, Wine Tan, Blue. PHILIPPINE BABY WEAR $ Dresses, Gowns, Piaper Shirts, Slips, Rompers, Pillow Tops, Shirts and Shorts’. Fine Batiste. Lace and Embroidery Trim. Ladies' Cotton and Rayon > SLIPS and GOWNS S AH Colors — All Sizes SPECIAL PURCHASE! New Spring HANDBAGS Actual Value to $2.98 Reds — Greens — Blacks PIQUE $4 Plain and Printed 2 yds. J WINDOW SHADES Sii i Good Quality 2 for | Snuze PILLOW CASES $ 1 3 for | CURTAINS <4 Plain Panels or Ruffles 1 Printed and Plastic TABLE COVERS $ 1 54x54 and 54x72 r -K- Hammered ALUMINUM Oval Tray, Round Tray, Oblong Tray, Bread Tray Women’s Rayon and Cotton BLOUSES Whites or Pastels Greatly Reduced! Women’s SHOES Dress Shoes and Casuals. Pair Actual Value to $6.95 ■ f MEN’S SHORTS $« 2 pr for Sizes 28 to 42. San forized. Full Cut. Boxer or Gripper Style. MEN’S SOCKS $ 5 pr. for Dress or Sport Type In Full Double Bed Size Chenille Spreads $ Regular $5.96 Value Blue, Rose, White, Yellow, Green Men’s Broadcloth PAJAMAS ' Regular $2.98 Value Smart Stripes, Co&t Style. A-B-C-D One Rack of DRESSES $ Taffetas, Gabardines, Crepes For Juniors, Misses and Women GRAND BUY! Men’s 100% Wool SWEATERS Sizes S-M-L Sleeveless Style. Tan, Maroon, Cocoa % LADIES’ SHOES Dress Shoes and Casuals. Values to $9.95 Men, Look! 1 Khaki Coveralls Regular $4.98 Value 8 Oz. Sanforized. Sizes 36 to 46 I ..u.