FARM WOMEN NEWS
SOCIETY 2
Society of Farm Women 2 met
recently in the home of Mrs
Warren Kline, Fruitville Pike,
Manheim. Co-hostess was Mrs
Eva Keener
Mrs. Grace Hahn led devo
tions.
Contributions were made to
Easter Seals, Cancer Society, the
Farm and Home Center and
Halfway House.
The program consisted of a
display -of handcraft made by
various members, including
knitting, weaving, rug making,
embroidery, engraved cards and
dressed dolls.
The group will entertain So
ciety 5 at the Farm and Home
Center April 19
The society will meet in the
home of Mrs Andrew Low to
make cancer pads on April 9
SOCIETY 15
Society of Farm Women 15
met last Thursday afternoon at
ithe home of Mrs. Paul Groff,
Oak Hill. Assisting her were
Mrs. William Whiteside, Miss
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conducted the meeting. Dona
tions were given to the Easter
Seal Fund, the Cancer Society,
the Hemophilia Drive and Half
way House.
The program was in charge
of Mrs. John Frantz. It was
patterned after a television pro
gram with members participat
ing.
On April 3, the group will be
entertained by Society 20 at
the Kirkwood Hall. A Mother
and Daughter banquet will be
held May 13 at the Willow Val
ley Restaurant.
A shopping trip was taken to
King of Prussia and Plymouth
meeting by mmbers of Society
27 on Tuesday, March 25 Roll
call was answered by telling
“How I Would spend $lOO.OO.
The next meeting of the So
ciety will be a Mother and
Daughter Social on April 29 in
the Fellowship Hall of the
United Methodist Church, Mt.
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Joy, at 7-30 p m The speaker
will be Mrs Valavances Lan
caster, who will talk on “V.llagc
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Mrs Carolyn Musser will sms
several selections and give a ic
porl on the patterning of her
son David
The Society also has a bake
sale scheduled for the Two Guys
Store, Columbia Pike on Satui
day, March 29, starting at 10 00
a m.
SOCIETY 29
Society of Farm Women 29
met at the home of Mrs. Wal
ter Mowrer, Marietta Rl, with
Mrs Jay Bixler assisting. Mrs.
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By Doris Thomas, Extension Home Economist
Use and adjust your sewing machine properly
Save time by having all equipment in good working order
before you start to sew
Check the back of the pattern envelope
for suitable fabrics, findings, and yardage
needed for various fabric designs, such as
stripes, plaids, diagonals, and one-way designs
Heed the words “Not Suitable’’ for pattern
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If the fashion fabric has special interest in
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Prepare fabric befoie cutting out pattern
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Cut out pieces accoiding to
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If an undei lining or lining is
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Check pattern guide sheet for
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Staystitch to prevent stretch
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Always test machine-stitching
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