‘ By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled, Here once the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard ’round the world The foe long since in silence slept; And the conqueror silent sleeps; And Time the ruined bridge has swept Down the dark stream which seaward creeps. On the green bank, by this soft stream, We set today a votive stone; ' That memory may their deed redeem, When, like our sires, our sons are, gone. Spirit, that made those heroes dare_ To die, and leave their children free, Bid Time and Nature gently spare The shaft we raise to them and thee. For Farm Women ... (Continued from page eight) Keep those letters coming. We appreciate them. It lets us know what you want. What you want to share. Send along your favor ite recipes poems, household hints. Farm Women 15 Hold Luncheon The recent-luncheon held, by Society of Farm Women No. 15 it Middle Octorara Church was attended by one hundred and twenty-five guests, ‘ The Rev Dr. George H. Shea, ; pastor of the church, gave the invocation. Mrs. Robert Weick sel, the president, introduced those taking part in the program following the luncheon. Mrs George Reinhart, Ways and Means committee chairman, served as general chairman for the luncheon. Mrs. J. Chester Collins assisted her as chairman for the decorations and seating arrangements. Tables were decorated with yellow tulips and purple Japan ese iris and green and yellow candles. Menus were bound in yellow and green folders with Spring flowers cut-outs. Mrs. Fred Linton played in cidental music during lunch Jin the church organ, which was amplified into the dining room. After the luncheon, music was furnished by SJrs. Either Wade and Mrs. Lewis . Shoe maker Jr., singing “A Little Gray Home in the ' West,” ‘ ac companied by Mrs. Ernest Mil ler, and an octet from' Solanco High School, accompanied by Faye Reinhart. Members of included Joanne Glackin, Patricia Krack. Joan Lefever." Annie Lee Overly, Ruth Eby, Janet Groff. Nancy Phipps and Betty Lou O’Donnell. They sang “Grandma Grunts,” “Carolina Moon” and “Garden In The Rain.” Emma Jane Robinson, teen age daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Robinson, Gap, showed part of her collection of 300 dolls which came from countries all over the world, as well as the United States. Mrs. Robinson exhibited a collection of ceramics, which she made, and sold for -the benefit of the Youth Temperance Umpn. LAUNDER OFTEN Frequent laundering helps a foundation garment keep its shape, its strength, and its color, Bernice J. Tharp, Penn State ex tension specialist, says. APPEAR SMALLER Bright or dark colors on the walls make a room seem smaller, says Dons L. Snook', Penn State extension home management specialist. Concord Hymn (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Farm Women 16 j J Plan Cinderella Weekend May 10 . Members of Farm_ Women’s Society IQ will be guests of a Cinderella Weekend in Phila delphia, May 10, it 'was an nounced at a recent meeting in the home Of Mrs. Elsie Graham, Rl, Christiana, with Mrs. Katie Thompson, Georgetown, as co hostess. A large attendance saw a, demonstration on salad making with dressings, and a one-dish oven meal. Miss' Ruth Kimble, extension home, economist for Lancaster County,' gave the dem ononstration. After devotions - by , the ho stess* the vice-president, Mrs. Harriet Graham, Georgetown, led the group in saluting the flag, and in answer to roll call, a household hint w£s given. Mrs. Helen Rinenart, presi dent, sent a report giving an ac count of the recent County meeting She urged members to attend the Homemaker’s Day at the First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, April 25. A new member, Mrs. Cynthia (Daniel) Herr, was welcomed into" the Society. In addition to food prepared by Miss -.Kimble, the hostesses served a delicious layer cake and angel dessert Voice of Lancaster Farms KENNETT SQUARE I no ticed your article "on Flying Farmers and thank-you, however, you-listed me as president earlier and Russell Pisor as president to ward the end. As you know, Rus sell Pisor is president and I am vice-president only..,—'L. L. Lo gan. (Our apologies to Mr.-Pisor, EJN).- APPRECIATES BIBLE COLUMN Rl, NEW HOLLAND We appreciate The. Bible Speaks in your paper. We happen to live 6n a poultry farm and we also like the way you cover the poul try action. The “Mrs.” likes some of your recipes, especially the ones that are simple to make. We like your paper throughout, but these are a few of our especial interests. We have some interest in beef cattle and enjoy reading how other people are getting along with their dairy herds. David S. Hoover. -FRIEND, Neb. Please send me a sample copy "of Lancaster Farming. I am interested in your methods of farming and land prices. R. G. Crash. R 1 STEVENS Enclosed is $l.OO for a one-year subscription to Lancaster Farming. We enjoy the paper very much. Jacob G. Shupp. Hayes Jenkans retains the world figure-skating crown. -OUR ERROR FROM NEBRASKA NEW SUBSCRIBER Farm Women 15 Hostesses for Societies 20,17 Societies of Farm Women 17 and 20 were guests of the Lan caster County Society of Farm Women 15 at Union Presbyterian Church Thursday of last week. On the program was Allen Cope, industrial arts student at Millersville State Teachers Col lege, who showed slides of the Holy Land. Group -singing, ac companied and led by Mrs. Ernest Miller, highlighted the musical program. * Mrs' Miller also offered a vo cal solo. Joining in a vocal duet were Mrs. Lewis E, Shoemaker and Mrs.. Elmer Wade. Mrs. Findley Jackson gave a r violin solo, with Mrs. Walter-Russell, accompanist. Refreshments were served by the hostess society. County 4H Council Backs Center Plans Six suggestions for facilities in the proposed center at Lancaster, have been approved by the Lancaster Cddnfy 4-H Home Economics Council; Out lined earlier as needs'" 61 farm youth, the list includes-a banquet hall for 1000, , auditorium for ’l5OO, six meeting room’s,with a kitchen for one, a sports arena, livestock barns and an indoor swimming pool. Heading the Council is Jean nette Breneman, '2 Mount Joy, with Nancy Newcomer, R 3 Lititz, secretary. WASH TWICE Wash sweaters in two soap suds to remove all soil, Mae B. Barton, Penn State extension clothing specialist, advises. & § ATTENTION! ALL FARMERS! JOHN F. GERLACH has been _ * ■ ** »T'T«« :: ts H appointed an authorized REPRESENTATIVE!... 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Pennsylvania Nurse Week, proclaimed by Governor- Leader for the week of May 6, will give special recognition 4o the pro fessional nurses, both men and women, who help guard the "health of the citizens of the Commonwealth. -The week is co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Nurses Asso ciation and the Pennsylvania League for Nursing, and will be observed throughout the state by displays showing the function of nursing in the community, special events honoring outstand ing local nurses and opportuni ties for the public to tour many hospitals. “Many people have little idea of the varied skills and tech- FERTILENE FERTILIZER Cannot easy Donald Prescott-Bainbridge RDI, Elizabethtown 7-2010 Benj. B. Landis-Paradise Rl, Strasburg OV7-4419 JOHN F. 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