Consider Home Situation When Buying Resilient Floor Covering Resilient floor coverings are Under certain conditions, cork called "resillents” because they and rubber tile have not proven are built for heavy foot work satisfactory. They cut down on and bounce back, according to noise, but may be difficult to lo- Mrs. Ceclle P. Sinden, extension cate on the market. Cork and home management and housing rubber tile are not being used specialist of The Pennsylvania to the extent they have been in State University. the past. Indoor-outdoor carpet- ResHients, however, differ in in fi is now competing with re how they’re made and where, scents. On the basis of cost, best they can serve. This is why maintenance, use, and wear life, a family needs to know the Ris a product to consider, home situation when consider- ing yesUta* covers E .,„ S „ vkts A er convenience, more variety, }* “™ es J VeII to \ baSBme ( ntS ’ and high-quality foods add to vis' ’ 3 recreatlon ing food costs, says Harold E. 1 m ’ Neigh, Penn State extension con- Oil, grease, and household sumer economics specialist. Ex chemicals do not affect linoleum tra services, such as packaging, so this covering does well in displaying, parking lots, carry kitchen, dining area, or utility out service, check-cashing serv room. However, it won’t take al- ice, and longer store hours also kalies in concrete. affect food prices. Vinyl, known as homogeneous * vinyl, can serve throughout the house. Vinyl sheet covering The right thread for the fabric with a backing to make it mois- is basic to successful hand or ture-resistant and alkali-resistant machine sewing, reminds Mrs. can be used at on-grade or be- Ruth Ann Wilson, Penn State low-grade levels. Asbestos-vinyl extension clothing specialist is excellent for such areas as When sewing synthetics, some kitchen, dining room, and utility women like Dacron polyester 100 m because it is highly resis- thread a thread with a core of tant to oil. grease, and house- polyester covered with cotton hold chemicals Its wear life is for easy handling. For sewing usually shorter than that of hom- silks and fine woolens some ogeneous vinyl, but cost is less, women prefer silk thread. It is Mis Smden points out. more elastic than cotton. From Lancaster County’s \ largest pear grower... V BARTLETT . PEARS ★ Excellent Canning ★ Delicious Fresh ★ Graded & Sized (3 ways) ’caches & Smokehouse Apples SHANK Fruit Farms I Rt. 324, New Danville Pike Daily 10-8, Sat. ’Til 6, CLOSED SUN. « • « Thread Choice also • For Tho Form Wlfo (Continued from Pafie 18) hit cup blanched, slivered, toasted almonds Mix together butter, lemon juice and almonds; heat to serve. The above casserole will serve 6 to 8 people. Farm Women SOCIETY 6 Farm Women #6 met recent ly at the home of Mrs. Paul H. Brandt, 58 E. Washington St., Elizabethtown. Mrs. Martha Esh elman, presided. The group sang “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”, and 'Brighten the Corner.” Devo tions were in charge of Miss Kathryn Miller. Roll call was “A teacher you admired”. A bus trip to Sommerville, N. J. was announced for Oct. 5 to leave the Elizabethtown Church ol the Brethren at 8:00 am. Mrs. Charles Rife was elected recording secretary for the com ing year. It was decided to give $25 to the United Campaign. A cash donation was given to Miss Joyce Baker, a contestant in the Miss Elizabethtown Contest the Society sponsored. Mrs. George Albert gave an interesting talk. This was fol lowed by the auction Assisting hostesses were Mis Bertha Kel lar, Mrs. Lama Snyder and Mis. Richard McMullen Be Careful While Mowing When ornamental plants and tiees are bruised by lawnmow ers, they become susceptible to attack from diseases and insects, say extension omamental hoiti cultural specialists at The Penn sylvania State Umveisity Such bruises are often not noticed un til serious damage has been done. Save at Save Rite MARKET 743 S. BROAD ST. LITITZ, PENNA. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 14.1968—39 For the Farm Wife Ladies, Have You Heard?... By Doris Thomas, Extension Home Economist New Floor Covering Available Poured or canned floors are a new type of surfacing material sometimes described as per manent floor coverings. The covering is ac tually poured or rolled on a floor in a series of steps. Usually, this type of floor is installed by professional floor men, but some brands may be bought in a kit form for the do-it-your self homeowner. While primarily intended for floors, this new type of surface covering can also be used for table tops, counter tops, and walls. There are advantages and disadvantages you need to consider. Good durability. Some advantages are: Minimum maintenance. Surface not affected by house hold chemicals Non-slippeiy surface Charles the First. Called “froze i Can be installed over almost I™?”’ th ° kl ” g paid hIS u chef a any sound and smooth floor, such aig f aum ( ° f ™ ney eack year a, wood, concrete, linoleum, and pi T‘f l ° tel no on ® th « ceramic tile, which is fiee fiom was behead grease and water f. a m 1 f 9 ’ the chef broadcast Some disadvantages aie: the goocl news ‘ The hard surface tiansmifs Look for Special Tag on Lamps impact sounds icadily and is , . , , noisy compared to icsilient floor- J h f en t^ uy ‘ n f ( a T study D la " ip ’ mg and floor covei mg f ° l J he Better Ll S ht ’ Better Is not smooth and has an , a ® oiange peel chaiactei to it (But , A lamp lh ‘ s ta § often some families piefei this to a f‘' e ? wice the light of a legu smooth suiface flooi ) 31 t amp “ al f° spreads In time, if light m color, the fl ’f haa and leduces floor will become unsightly m a f s aie ’ some areas due to the develop- our e y es g°°d light for ment of a yellowish tint othei tobs besides study If the pouied flooi is installed A study lamp is useful for over conciete oi an existing reading, lettei-wutmg, bill-pay wood flooi, it cannot be removed mg, sewing, mending, and diavv when a family tires of it. But ing. almost any type of floor may be Have other lights turned on in cemented, nailed, or laid over it, the room as you work or anothei floor poured over it. Avoicung shaip cont rasts of Ice Cream Was a Royal Treat light and dark reduces eye fa- Ice cream was once a i oyal se- tigue. FENCING - Special Prices On 2, 3 and 4 Rail Fencing Also Snow Fence Available MARTIN’S HARDWARE 182 E. Main St., Leola, Pa New Holland FARMERS FAIR OCT. 2-3-4-S Send this coupon for entry number Name Address Other Exhibits □ Tractor Driving Contest □ Livestock . . □ Crops □ cret of the French chef of THOMAS 656-3171