—Lancaster Farming, Saturday' April 15. 1972 30 \ i : ido’ 5 \ W* boo ' >• This seems to be a season of contrasts In the morning there is ice to be scraped off the wind shield and windows of the car. Yet this same morning my third grader takes a bouquet of hyacinths and daffodils to school for the teacher As I check the lettuce and radishes in the garden and dig dandelion for a salad, I must wear a winter jacket to keep warm But one of these days, I’ll find wildflowers instead of just a thick layer of brown leaves in our woods xxx Sometimes it takes quite awhile to really appreciate a gift I’m thinking of several I’ve received over the years One was an incinerator as an anniversary gift A friend brought it to our home and in stalled it in the back yard. Only now am I beginning to realize the AERIAL LADDER EOUIPI. FARM PAINTERS BRUNIN6 QUALITY PAINT WE SPRAY IT ON AND BRUSH IT IN. Call Now For Free Estimates HENRY K. FISHER 2322 Old Phi la Pike Lancaster, Pa 17602 ' Phone 717-393-6530 convenience of burning rubbish whenever it accumulates instead of waiting for a windless day. Another gift which seemed ordinary enough was an empty leather-bound loose-leaf notebook Now it has turned into a prized possession as it contains our favorite recipes An additional gift which was only appreciated years after it was given was a childs sweater You see, when we had our first baby, one of the Grandmothers gave a pink size-three sweater. It simply had to be laid away for several years but eventually it was very usefull I don’t know what all this proves, except, don’t make a hasty judgment XXX Our Penn State freshman told me an interesting story when he was home on vacation His roommate is a very nice Chester Co. Homemakers Day Planned Everyday so it seems, the contemporary seamstress finds new sewing products in the market. Among these is a “new breed” of fabircs which make sewing at home more exciting and more demanding Fake fur, velvet, leather, and vinyl rank among those fabrics which require special attention. The Chester County Extension Service is sponsoring a workshop designed to help the home Avoid Mixing Household Cleaners Mixing household cleaners is mixing with danger, caution Extension home managmement specialists at Pennsylvania State University Cholorme beach and ammonia are the two most commonly misused products, chlorine bleach, when added to ammonia or to acid compounds such as rust remover, bathroom-bowl cleaner, lye or vinegar, may cause the release of chlorine gas. Chlorine gas causes a stinging or burning sensation of the eyes, nose and throat, sneezing or coughing This gas is so dangerous it was once used m chemical warfare. Experimenting and mixing cleamng products that are not compatible can lead to the release of highly toxic gases capable of causing pulmonary damage, and occasionally, even death, warn the home management specialists Poisoning from inhalation of such vapors usually occurs in poorly ventilated, closed areas. six-foot four-inch Negro boy from Washington County. He is studying to be a dentist and can’t understand why some children don’t like to visit the dentists office. Could it be because he has a perfect set of teeth and has never had to endure dental work of any kind? LIMING PflVSsnlß AKER’S AG-lUMESTONE Nil Iff ■ HP test! Liming pays off in healthier soil, better crops, stronger and more productive animals. In fact, it has been estimated that each $1 in vested in limestone returns from $3 to $lO in bigger and better yields. Baker’s agricultural limestone pays off best because it does more It sweetens soil to reduce acidity and raise pH level, and it also adds vital magnesium Both are important to make sure that your crops can make full use of the fertilizers you apply. 4 Take care of your land, and your land will take care of you Choose the brand of Baker’s agricultural limestone that meets your needs. Conestoga Valley balanced limestone from our Epbrata quarry Prime lime dolomite limestone from our Gap quarry Hy Mag limestone from our Paradise quarry 30'A ROY W. ZIMMERMAN Ephrata- 733-8161 AMOSEBY Paradise - 687-6091 CLIFFORD HOLLOWAY Peach Bottom - 548-2640 FRED ESBENSHADE Quarryville - 786-3864 HAROLD LANDIS Willow Street - 464-3800 CLYDE K. ESHLEMAN & SONS Washington Boro -872-7391 Products of The J. E. Baker Co, Call collect—(7l7) 354-4202 seamstress with sewing on these four contemporary fabrics. Miss Faye Collins, educational representative for Unique Zipper Company, will be the guest speaker. The program is scheduled for 7 30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, at the Baptist Church of West Chester, 221 S. High Street. Miss Collins will teach basic sewing techniques for leather, vinyl, fake fur, and velvet and will include easy practice project Keep a window open when cleaning, advise the specialists. If vapors begin to cause irritation, discontinue cleaning until the air has cleared. PROTECT YOUR BARN AGAI DETE LET US P THIS You can sa tracting wi barn. Ne equipment ( scaffolding, tion paintinj addition ti Send postci free estim; SEAL R.D.2 EPI Phone 7 Magnesium Oxide Calcium Oxide suggestions for each fabric. She wil explain how to choose the right pattern and the right equipment and how to adjust the sewing machine. She will give construction hints and show how to install the Invisible Zipper. Following the workshop, everyone will have the op portunity to ask questions about sewing. Each woman who attends the program will be given a booklet on Invisible Zippers and a special pamphlet on working with con temporary fabrics. It contains project pa terns and instructions. There is no charge and the program is open to all interested women. Pre-registration is required. Call or write the Cooperative Extension Service, 402, North Wing, Courthouse, West Chester, Pa. 19380 il fill II lu Is I * I j 11J jlpjj ' ill’ * j t s& S i ' Ifi Jk > I 1 f Il !> I ** 4 I
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