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Fruit Tarts Bring Greetings By GAYNOR MADDOX NBA Food Editor At Christmas time, pleasant little things can mean a lot. And we're not talking about well- behaved children. Our theme is homemade cookies--very special ones in pastry shells, baked in small muffin pans. Nuts and green and red candied fruit go into the filling. Sweet little surprises under the mistletoe CANDIED FRUIT TARTLETS 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour Vi cup sugar Vt teaspoon salt 1 cup butter or margarine 1 cup rolled oats or old- fashioned, uncooked) cup water Filling: cup sugar 1 egg 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, soft 1 teaspoon vanilla Dash salt 1 cup diced mixed candied fruits Heat oven to slow (325 degrees).

For tarts, sift together flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until i re'sembles coarse crumbs. Stir in oats. Add water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough holds togeth- er. Form into ball.

Divide ball I into 48 pieces; shape to form I balls. To form tart shells, press 5 balls against bottom and sides of small muffin cups about inches in diameter. For filling, beat together sugar, egg, butter, vanilla and salt with rotary beater. Stir in can- i. died fruits.

Place about 1 scant teaspoonful filling into each tart shell. Top each with a candied cherry half. Bake in preheated oven (325 degrees) about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool about 15 minutes before remov Red And Green Tartlets For Yule Party Ing from muffin four dozen. NOTE: If you cups.

Makes don't have enough muffin pans to bake all of the tarts at one time, cover the dough and let stand at room temperature untii ready to use. Add Oregano A pinch of oregano added to canned tomato sauce often makes a savory addition when the sauce Is to be used with meat or fish. Dear Abby By Abigail Van Bur en DEAR ABBY I just found out I'm a Peeping Tom. I know it sounds terrible, gut I'm really not that kind of a guy. It all happened accidentally last week when I moved into an upstairs apartment overlooking a narrow courtyard.

A gorgeous young woman lives directly across from me, as I learned the very first night when she got undressed and left her shade up. I felt very sneaky about watch j. ACIV aucoivj d-uyui Walv.Il- ing her, but I was fascinated. was SEX nas created a prob- She left all the lights on, her lem in our office My name hap- window shades up and she even 6 5 be Helen, and' the des- did her exercises in front of the cn tion of that boss fits my window. supervisor to a but I didn't window.

Don't tell me I can remove temptation by pulling my shades down. I know that, but I am only human, and she is some dish. I saw this show again last night and to tell you the truth, I would like to meet this young lady and know her better. Any suggestions? "PEEPING TOM" DEAR TOM: Yes, introduce yourself to her before you ruin your eyes with eyestrain. As a neighborly gesture you can knock on her door and ask to Shop 'Til 7:00 at Downtown Ruckers tomorrow night Stay to enjoy the RMA Christmas Parade A A Special Sale! fabulous takes STERLING SILVER AND GOLD FILLED YOUR CHOICE 2.88 Values to 9.95 Many other styles not shown.

These are alf salesmen's samples and manufacturer's close-outs. Not all sizes available in each style. Included in this wonderful selection are Cultured Pearls, Genuine Hematite, Birthstones and a large assortment of "Fabulous all in sterling silver and gold tones. Come early for best selection. Jewelry, Main Floor Downtown Only This Week Only Use Your Early Shopper Plan Pay Ncthirg 'til Pay in January, in 'February, in March and there's no interest or carrying charge if paid as agreed.

supervisor to a but I write the letter. This morning I found your column on my desk. Underscored in red was your advice, "If he IS your boss, there are other jobs." In the past, I have shown my displeasure by ignoring all his sexy talk and off-color remarks but what do I do now? HELEN IN HOUSTON DEAR HELEN: For your boss's information, he is approximately 1600 miles off target. But you can tell him for me, "If the shoe fits wear which should not be difficult, since he has already put his fool in it. borrow something.

(A cup of sugar NOT a pair of binoculars). If she turns out to be as nice as she appears to be in the flesh, in due time, wise her up about the show she's been putting on for the neighbors. And unless she is some kind of exhibitionist, she'll appreciate it. DEAR ABBY: The letter signed complaining because her boss's favorite subject Students To Hear Orchestra Students from Walnut Hill and A. P.

Hill public schools and St. Joseph's parocial school in Pe- ersburg will travel to Richmond this Thursday to attend a student concert by the Richmond Symphony, presented under the statewide program of the Old Dominion Symphony Council. The Council's music education )rograms throughout the state lave been developed to provide opportunities for students beyond he home areas of the state's res- dent orchestras to participate in jrofessional programs which previously were available only to students in the large metropolitan centers. The concert Thursday is for elementary school children in grades 4 through 7. Students will attend with their teachers.

Mem- ers of the Junior Woman's Club of Petersburg will assist at the concert as ushers. Edgar Schenkman, Richmond Symphony music director and musical advisor to the Old Dominion Symphony Council, will conduct and explain the music and the compositions played to the students. The concert is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and wil be one hour in length. Other school divisions participating in the concert include Amelia, Charles City, Goochland Hanover, Hopewell, King a Queen, King William, Louisa New Kent, Powhatan and Prince George.

Another elementary school concert under the Council program and one for junior high and high school students is scheduled for the morning and afternoon 01 April J. Bishop-Whitley Marriage Told The marriage of Miss Shirley Myrle Whitley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow W. Whitley of Suffolk, to Robert James Bishop, son of Mr.

and Mrs. E. G. Bishop of Beechwood Manor, Hopewell took place Friday, Nov. 24, ii the parsonage of the Windsor Baptist Church in Windsor.

The Rev. Harold Rumfelt, pastor, officiated. The bride is employed at Universal CIT Credit Corporation in Petersburg. Mr. Bishop is with Allied Chemical Corp.

The couple will reside at 112 North Marion Hopewell. RUGS-CARPETS Expertly Cleaned V. D. KAMBOURIAN RUG CLEANERS 2000 C.H. 526-2929 3 etersburg Social Notes Mr.

and Mrs. Clifford A. Duke, Ir. and Mrs. Clifton A.

Duke nd family, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. ulifant Jr.

and family and Hogue were in Louisville, this past weekend for the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Cliford Duke's son, Gordon Clifford Juke, and Miss Marilyn Berry. Miss Brenda Bulifant was an in the wedding and Ilifton Duke was an usher for iis brother. Also in the wedding vas Mr.

Duke's brother, Leon Duke, of Maracaibo, Venezuela. Polly's Pointers By POLLY CRAMER DEAR POLLY-I love your column. It presents such a re freshing picture of so many mothers and housewives using their brains to make life more interesting and enjoyable. I makes one feel that there an. still many fine people in the world.

(Thanks from Polly am the others.) My Pointer is a serious one but I feel it is high time we al planted extra foodstuff in our back yards. This fall we coulc each set out that apple tree grapevine or berry bush. Think ing people everywhere foresee food shortages for the world However, before food is actually short it will skyrocket in price From one beautiful apple tree in my yard, I have canned quarts and quarts of applesauce, apple butter and apple jelly, besides giving away lots. We Americans Bhould all have at least one fruil tree in our yards, plus a vege table garden. As our country was settled and people moved wes they carried seeds with them They cherished their orchards and vegetable plots and America prospered.

We need to be more thrifty. The Bible says "Grea wasters shall surely come to want" and we Americans are surely great RESERVE These Two Days! Friday and Saturday, December 1st 2nd for WICE'S Fabulous FUR SHOWING MR. HAROLD BERGER of The Berger Fur Co. will present his new collection. Come prepared for excitement see how beautifully you can wear the new easy look of furs.

If you don't know FURS Know your FURRIER! WALNUT MALL Exclusive Ready-to-Wear i Auxiliary Officers Honored At Tea Mrs. Daniel N. Anderson of orfplk, president of the State ledical Auxiliary, and Mrs. Robrt D. Keeling of South Hill, resident-tlect, were honored at tea Tuesday given by the Pe- ersburg Medical Auxiliary in the ome of Mrs, Clyde W.

Vick. Mrs. Julius Schwartz, president the local chapter, introduced he guests. and Mrs. Palmore Blair Road.

Irving of M.Sgt. (ret.) and Mrs. John H. Hardy of Varina Avenue. Mr.

and Mrs. William Blanding of Annapolis, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boisseau of Monticello Avenue last weekend. Rogers Toms was home for Thanksgiving from the University of North Carolina with his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Francis R. Toms of Overbrook Road. Paul Spotswood Roper and Caliborne Jones have returned to Hampden-Sydney College after being here for several days. Mrs.

J. Hartwell Heath has returned from Severna Park, after a IMay visit with her daughter, Mrs. W. Meads SUth Jr. and Mr.

Stith Mrs. Doc Ennis and Mrs. Mar- In Rose entertained at a coffee 5aturday morning in Mrs. Ennis's iome on Powhatan Avenue. It vas given in honor of Mrs.

Jerry Eades, a recent bride, Whit Vick, Robbie Darden and Sterling Rives have returned to Woodberry Forest School after spending the holidays with their parents. Mrs. Landon Smith and children of Brandon Avenue visited ier mother, Mrs. Charles Timber- ake, of Roxboro, N.C., last week. Miss Kathy Lake, who will be married December 30 to Francis iugene Miller, was honored at a miscellaneous shower recently iven by her attendants, Misses Elizabeth Boulware, Debbi Cunningham, Denise Connell, Pualette Bulifant and Penny Harrison, in Miss Boulware's home on ilaremont Street.

Ernest Burke of Bedford and iynn Burke, a student at Lee- McCrea have returned after a vjekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Burke of Blair Road.

Mr. and Mrs. John Baker spent he holidays with her parents, and Mrs. Francis Taylor ol Vestover Avenue. Also with the Taylors was their daughter, Mis: Ann Taylor of Richmond.

Cadet John Buchanan has re urned to Massanutten Military Academy after visiting with hi; mother, Mrs. Edna Buchanan lentre Hill Apartments. Miss Sylvia Ann Hardy of Rad ord College was home Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hoyt and son of Charlottesvilie spent the lolidays with her parents, Dr.

Births Mr. and Mrs. James T. Wawn- er (Eleanor Dixon) Petersburg, a girl, Nov. 21.

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Belcher (Patsy Staley) Colonial Heights a boy, Nov. 22. Mr.

and Mrs. Okey Donahue (Rachel Collins) DeWitt, a boy, Nov. 22. Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Bynum (Lena Garris) Petersburg, boy, Nov. 22. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Lamm (Nancy Williams) Church Road, a boy, Nov.

22. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis F. Jones Sr.

(Carol Hughes) Prince George, a girl, Nov. 22. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Davis (Linda Baker) Colonial Heights, a girl Nov.

22. Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Eanes (Barbara Ward) Petersburg, a boy, Nov.

22. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Bogardus (Linda Terrell) Colonial Heights, a boy, Nov.

23. Mr. and Mrs. John Cass (Fran ces Joyner) Wakefield, a boy, Nov. 23.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Freeman (Juanita Harris) Chester, a girl, Nov. 24. Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Daulton (Shirley Simmons) Church Road, a boy, Nov. 24. Mr. and Mrs.

Johnny Thompson (Sylvia Kercel) Richmond, girl, Nov. 25. Dr. and Mrs. David B.

Drewry (Sandra Elver) Petersburg, a boy Nov. 25. Dr. and Mrs. Felix Maroto (Joan Gables) Petersburg, a boy Nov.

27. Mr. and Mrs. James Wilkes Sr. (Linda Pollard) Colonia Heights, a boy, Nov.

28. Orange Topping Different topping: Orange sections and ripe olives make a de- lightfuJ garnish for a chicken salad made with chicken, celery and mayonnaise or French dressing. SPECIAL FOR CHRISTMAS Velveteen Brocades Pickwick Fabrics 137 Pickwick Ave. Colonial Heights, Vg. Mr.

and Mrs. Glen T. Hastings, VTr. and Mrs. Billy S.

Hildreth and Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Tyrcha vere in Danville recently for a veekend visit with Mr.

and Mrs. Villiam H. Funk III, former res- dents of Petersburg. Mr. Funk now manager of the Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company there.

Miss Ilona Niedermayer, daugh- er of Col. and Mrs. W. T. Nie- derrnayer, has returned from Nor- olk, where she appeared Saturday before the Virginia Music Teachers Association.

Miss Niedermayer was honored as state winner of the Baldwin Award contest. Also, she appeared as one of the soloists on the Richmond Junior Musicians Club program at the Woman's Club last week. The Relief Society organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will hold its annual bazaar In the cultural hall of the church beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday. Homemade articles will be sold.

Dinner will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. There will be movies and games for children. The Colonial Heights Opti-Mrs. Christmas Dance will be held Saturday at (he Colonial Heights American Legion Home. Music will be furnished by Larry Tudor.

Reservations may be made by calling Mrs. Helen Solomon, 5262330, Mrs. Edythe Martin, 5261080, or Mrs. Jane Carter. 5263358.

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