s?- Farm Societies (Continued From Page 36) 21 members and four guests present. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. John Ruhl, 3225 Harrisburg Pike. Mrs. Scott Nissley was cohostess. “Springtime Thoughts” was the devotional theme given by Mrs. J. Lloyd Hollinger. Hints and helpful suggestions •v ••V*. V%. • ••I**. We can’t air condition the heads of your cows, but we can insulate your barn, milk parlor, loafing shed and other areas where animals can enjoy comfort from broiling sun and high humidity. '%„ WE ALSO INSULATE POTATO AND APPLE STORAGE FACILITIES. CHICKEN HOUSES, STEEL BUILDINGS AND WHATEVER ELSE YOU CAN THINK OF. CONESTOGA CHEMICALS & PLASTICS, Inc. Affiliated with J. C. Ehrlich Co., Inc. 1278 Loop Road, Lancaster, Pa. 17604 Area Code 717 397-3724 Women on Fondue Cookery and Blender Beauties were demonstrated by Miss Joan Lucas, assistant Lancaster County home economist. Rummage sale dates at Melta Temple are April 19 and 20. The Lancaster Association for Retarded Children is the County project for this year. Mrs. Isaac Miller will write to WHAT DOES IT TAKE “~TO BREAK THE HEAT? “Dairy scientists at Louisiana State University have learned that cows whose heads are air conditioned produce nearly 20 percent more milk in the summer months than they would normally.” ■: (from Chemical & Engineering News, Dec. 21, 1970) *••• ••• the Columbian orphan. Mrs. Kenneth Warfel, president, announced that 16 members will go to the Spring Rally at Seven Springs May 9 and 10. A $25 Savings Bond will be awarded to the Senior girl ex celling in home economics in the graduating class at Hempfield and Manheim Township Schools. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Richard Nolt, 645 Church Street, Landisville. Mrs. Paul Hollinger will assist. Society 23 Farm Women Society 23 members and their husbands enjoyed a progressive supper recently. The group met for the appetizer at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Charles, Washington Boro RDI, home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frey, Conestoga RD2, for the salad; home of Mrs. Barbara Nissley, Washington Boro RDI for the main course, and a dessert smorgasbord was featured at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kauffman, Lancaster RD2. The business meeting was conducted by Mrs. Howard Martin, president, at the Kauff man home. Devotions were led by Mrs. Lester Newcomer. Mrs. Robert Miller outlined plans for a Mother and Daughter dinner to be held at 6:30 p.m. May 2 at Meadow Hills Dining House. A letter was read by the president from the Cancer Society asking for volunteer help. Members or friends wishing to volunteer are asked to contact the Society directly for assign ments. Society 23 will provide several dozen sandwiches and flowers for the USO birthday party at the Moose Hall on May 6 when the Lancaster County Society will be hostesses in charge of refresh ments. The Tetanus clinic held March 23 was poorly attended. The group urged the public to take advantage of the second free clinic planned for 7 p.m. April 20 at Nissley Farm Service, WE INSULATE WITH SPRAYABLE URETHANE FOAM and all we need is a clean, dry and moderately warm surface to apply our foam spray which sets in a matter of minutes. Lancaster Farming, Saturday. April 22,1972—37 Fighting Inflation With a Home Garden Remember the victory gardens many people operated during the last world war? We’re now engaged in another war, the war against inflation. If we should lose this battle the consequences will effect the lives and futures of all of us. Citizens, with the necessary facilities for gardening, find they can substantially reduce their food budget, have available for consumption a higher quality of garden produce and in addition receive some healthful exercise as a fringe benefit from their leisure time thus spent. With more food available from home gardens the demand for commerically produced foods will lessen, which should act as a brake to our rapidly accelerating food prices. For those who are not ex perienced gardeners, Penn State University offers a correspon- Washington Boro RDI. Mrs. Barbara Nissley, Society 23 member and a registered nurse, will assist Columbia physician Dr. David W. Weinberg, who is volunteering his time for this community service, especially important to rural people. B/f BUY A NEW HOLLAND GARDEN TRACTOR AND GET A GIFT (OR TWO)! Gel in on the Early Bird Special! Buy a New Holland lawn and garden tractor between March 1 and April 30, 1972, and choose • either a GE 12" black and white, portable TV or any two of the following • Black & Decker electric lawn edger trimmer • Black & Decker electric shrub and hedge clipper • Black & Decker 3 /g" variable speed reversing drill • Melnor automatic traveling lawn sprinkler Stop in today, and let us show you the garden tractor that’s a lot like a sports car and as strong as a brute. A. B. C. Groff, Inc. 110 S. Railroad Ave New Holland 354-4191 C. E. Wiley & Son, Inc. 101 S. Lime St., Quarryville 786-2895 dence course in home vegetable gardening. The course provides complete information for your gardening program. Included, in detail, are the cultural needs of 35 kinds of vegetables. To recieve the course send your name and address with $3.05 to Home Vegetable Gardening, Box 5000, University Park, Pa. 16802. Make checks or money orders payable to The Pennsylvania State University. You will receive a course copy by return mail. Farm Women Calendar Saturday, April 22 I'3o p.m Farm Women Society 4, Zion Lutheran Church, Landisville. Tuesday, April 25 Farm Women Society 27, Mrs. James Garber, Mount Joy RD2 Wednesday, April 26 9 a.m. Farm Women Society 11, sew at General Hospital Thursday, April 27 7:30 p.m. Farm Women Society 28, guest night with Society 11, Strasburg Fire Hall. L. H. Brubaker 350 Strasburg Pike Lancaster 397-5179 Roy A. Brubaker 700 Woodcrest Ave. Lititz 626-7766 THRU 972
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