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—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 3,1971
Have You Heard?..
By Doris Thomas, Extension Home Economist
New Light Bulb Labeling
Soon, a new system of labeling will appear on light bulbs. The
labeling is required by the Federal Trade Commission
If you know what the terms mean, the
change will help you choose the best light bulb
for the job. The key words are watts, lumens and
bulb life
Watts, a familiar term, will remain stamped
on the bulb It’s a measure of the power needed
to operate the bulb.
Watts doesn’t necessarily Indicate how much
light the bulb will give off. Knowing the wattage
is important because many light fixtures have a
limited watt level for safe usage Look for this
information stamped inside the light fixture.
Lumen may be a new term It simply means
that the bulb with the highest lumen gives the
most light.
Bulb life is the average number of hours a THOMAS
bulb generally operates before After you . ve punc hed all the
burning out. Bulb life vanes holes> thaw the ice an d empty
So, don’t think you were cheated the can Paint the can Wlth any
if one burns out in less hours type of wate r-based, acrylic,
than stated Generally, when a enaal g 2 qj. spray paint. Place a
bulb is made foi longer life, it short candle in the bottom 0 f the
gives off less light Long-life can And light Wl ]j “glow”
bulbs aie commonly used in trough the punched holes
places where the amount of -p wo cautions make sure the
light isn’t as important as the c „ n JS j ai -g er than the candle to
job of changing bulbs For avo j d spi jj over 0 f hot candle
example on a radio tower. wax on you or your table
Next lime you shop foi light and exercise caution when you
bulbs, look for the terms use s jj arp tools to make your
watts lumens and bulb life , ow u hts _„
They re placed on bulbs and
bulb packages to help you make
the best buy for your use
Make Your Own Patio Lights
Summer means outdoor bar
fceque lime for many families
And some “glow lights” will
make yom picnic table and eat
ing area a little moie pleasant
Heie’s how to cieale your own
“glow lights ” First, collect
some tin cans which aie 2-to 3-
mches high You can use tuna
fish, pineapple or canned meat
cans to achieve the right size
Cul a piece of paper the same
size as the can and diaw a de
sign on the papci Make cncles,
diamonds, squates, and luangles
—and use your imagination and
creativity
Now, maik yom design on the
can using your papei pattern as
a guide To maik on the metal
use a crayon, felt tip pen, pencil
or some shaip msiiumenl
After maikmg your design,
fill the can with water and
fieeze Aftei the water has
frozen, you can make the design
in the can by punching holes
with a hammer and nail, an ice
pick 01 a sciew duvei The ice
in the can makes it possible to
punctuie the can wheie you
want to without a lot of extra
dents
Farm Women Picnic
The annual picnic and exec
utive boaid meeting of the So
ciety of Farm Women of Lan
caster County will be held at
noon on Wednesday, Aug 4 in
the Central Manor Camp Meet
ing Giove, Washington Boro Rl.
instead of Safe Haiboi as
previously announced
The covoied dish picnic is
open to .ill fann women .ind
then families Each familj at
tending is asked to bung then
own place settings and a cov
eied dish The beverage will be
supplied
This annual meeting provides
an opportunity foi all farm
women to "sit in” on an execu
tive meeting Mrs John N Hess,
piesident of the Lancaster Coun
ty Society, will be in charge of
the business Mis Robeit
Rohier, Society 23, and Mrs
Dale Hiestand, Society 29, will
be in charge of food.
Ladies,
Your individual needs will
determine the numbei of knives
you need in your kitchen, says
Helen E Bell, Penn State Exten
sion home management special
ist
Basic in almost all kitchens are
a good paring knife with a
stiaight cutting edge and a sharp
point, a utility knife, and a larger
knife such as a butcher knife
Many homemakers like the
French or chef’s knife for dicing,
mincing, and shieddmg foods
VI? 5 V
Knives in Your Kitchen
Society 1
Thirty-five members and
guests of the Society of Farm
Women 1 enjoyed a picnic sup
per at the Middle Creek Church
of the Brethren June 26.
Miss Rachel Bollinger was in
charge of the games. Prizes
were won by: Mrs. Graybill Bol
linger, Mrs. Daniel Brubaker,
Miss Donna Walton, Miss Lynn
Groff and Mark Walton.
Mrs. Bollinger conducted a
short business meeting. She
announced that the county pic
nic will be held at the Manor
camp meeting grounds on Au
gust 4. A covered dish luncheon
will be served at 12 noon.
A farm women’s camp will be
held at Camp Swatara August
22, 23 and 24. The camp is open
to all farm women. Persons in
terested in attending may con
tact Mrs. Daniel Brubaker, 733-
7425.
The county convention will be
held at the Farm and Home
Center November 6. Mrs. Marie
Gipe, Chambersburg, will speak
on the subject “Self Improve
ment” ,
The Society of Farm Women
3 will entertain Society 1 at the
United Methodist Church at
7:30 p.m. July 12.
Society 1 will entertain Socie
ty 9 at a covered dish luncheon
at 12:30 p.m. August 7 at the
home of Mrs. Noah Kreider,
Manheim RD3. Mrs. Henry
Shreiner and Mrs. John New
comer will be co-hostesses.
Society 5
Farm Women Society 5 met
recently at the cottage of Mrs.
Martha Weidman, Mount Gretna.
Devotions were given by the
group
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A donation was given to the
Health Center 'as the Society’s
County Project.
It was decided to sell Bestline
Products. A food sale will be
held at the Ezra Eichelberger
sale, Manheim, August 7.
A bus trip to Ocean City, N.J.
is planned for August 9.
Mrs. John Yocum was re
ceived as a new member. Next
meeting to be held July 31 at
the cottage of Mrs. Mervin Saud
er, Mount Gretna for a day of
relaxing.
Society 8
Farm Women Society 8 held
a covered dish luncheon at the
Mount Joy United Methodist
Church. Mrs. Clinton Eby, Mrs.
Charles Shank and Mrs. Anna
Groff were hostesses. Miss Alice
Myers led devotions.
Mrs. Llyod Derr, president,
was in charge. Mrs. William
Heisey announced a change in
location of the County Farm
Womens’ picnic on Aug. 4 at
12 noon. It will be held at Cen
tral Manor Camp Meeting
Grounds.
The next meeting of Society
8 will be held at the home of
Mrs. Mary Sarver, Mount Joy
RD2. Members of Society 16
will be guests. Mrs. Doris
Thomas, County Extension
Economist, will be guest speak
er.
Society 9
Farm Women Society 9 met
recently at the home of Mrs.
Elmer Huber, Pequea RDI. A
bridal shower was held for Lil
lian Michelson, corresponding
Women
secretary, who was married
June 22 at Easton.
Hostesses were Mrs. Clyde
Dunkle and Mrs. Alfred
McClenaghan. Mrs. Kenneth
Eshelman led devotions. Mrs.
Edward Brenneman, president,
was in charge.
An auction of food and
flowers was held with Mrs. Paul
Zercher serving as auctioneer.
The next meeting will be a
family picnic, covered dish
style, at 6 p.m. July 8 at the
home of Mrs. Merle Huber, Mar
ticville.
Society II
Farm Women Society 11 en
joyed a covered dish picnic at
the Holfcwood Ball Park with
Mrs. Martha McComsey and
Mrs. Martha McComsey and
Mrs. Anna Armstrong as hos
tesses.
Mrs. Esther Musser, presi
dent, was in charge of the busi
ness meeting when committee
reports were heard. Games
were played.
The next meeting will be held
July 29 with Mrs. John Swarr
as hostess at her home in New
Providence.
Society 21
Farm Women Society 21 met
recently at the home of Mrs.
Edward Brown, Quarryville
RD2. Miss Nancy Gingrich of
Bledso’s Flower Shop, Quarry
ville, conducted a garden flower
clinic.
Mrs. Willis Bineer and Mrs.
James Landis served as co
hostesses.
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