—Lancattar Farming, Saturday. Dec. 7. 1974 36 York Homemakers Learn the History of Pa. Coverlets Nearly 400 York County Homemakers met at the 4-H Center in Bair, Pa. on Wednesday for the York County Extension’s annual Homemaker's Christmas Program. The ladies were treated to a special program that in cluded talks given by Mrs. Rhoda Oberholtzer and Mr. John Heisey along with the traditional singing of carols and the informal exchanging of the latest recipes and homemaking tips. Mistress of Ceremonies for the day was Mrs. Jack Krepps from the Hanover Homemakers Group with piano selections provided by Mrs. Sandy Feeser. Keynote speaker for the day was Mr. John Heisey Staff Assistant for the Abby Aldrich Rockerfeller Art Collection at Williamsburg, Va. Heisey, who is an expert on woven coverlets, from the 18th and 19th centuries, spoke on the history of the weavers and their work in the early colonies of southeastern Pennsylvania. Assisted by his wife, Heisey showed his private collection of coverlets to the audience explaining the different prints, colors and borders that were trademarks of the individual weavers. Heisey noted that each weaver of the period usually WE WELCOME YOU TO COME IN AND SEE OUR COMPLETE LINE OF EUTL FARM TOYS 4 Come In and See Our Displa ■ lO-SPEED In Stock Many Colors WE ARE TAKING ORDERS NOW FOR BARBED WIRE STOP IN OR CALL LARRY - PARTS DEPT. WENGER’S FARM MACHINERY signed his name to the coverlets or else used a unique pattern that was utilized instead of a signature. "Before the Civil War the coverlets had small overall designs,” Heisey explained. "However after 1876 and during the time of the Country’s centennial, the style of the coverlets changed. They had a large central design and were less tightly woven than before.” Heisey stated that coverlets are an heirloom piece that represents history and should be treated with care. “Unless they are very dirty, coverlets should not be washed or drycleaned,” he explained. “Coverlets should be aired in the shade from time to time and refolded so that they do not develop a crease in one specific area.” Heisey explained to the audience that he had become interested in the history of coverlets after finding out that one of his relatives had been a weaver in York County during the 18th Century. For a number of years he has been collecting coverlets and researching their origins. In the near future he will be publishing a booklet on the history of the weavers in the area and the coverlets which were their business. BICYCLES $75.00 To be shipped in December 12‘/2Guage4pt lowa type South Race St. Mverstown Pa. Ph 717-866-2138 Mrs. Rhoda Oberholtzer from Stauffer's of Kissel Hill, was the featured af ternoon speaker. Her program, which was entitled, Christmas from the Heart and Hand, featured demonstrations on how to make wreaths, door hangings, centerpieces for tables and other novel Christmas decorations. Mrs. Oberholtzer showed the audience how to con dition greens for use in decorations by standing in a solution of water, iron and glycerine and also demonstrated the technique of using husks of com to set off arrangements. Greetings from the ex tension service were given by Marceil Seckman, Assistant Home Economist and Heine Economist, Joanne Lamber. Many committees of farm women and homemakers groups were helped with the program by donating materials and running the kitchen. They included the Hanover Busy Bees, Paradise Homemakers, Northern York County Homemakers, Scatter Homemakers and Hershey Hills, Happy Nomads and Windsor Manor Homemakers Group. TRACTOR WITH TRAILER John Deere Ford ,ou $29.50 Crafts for Holiday giving were Oberholtzer of Stauffers during the included in a talk given by Mrs. Rhoda Homemakers meeting. Mr. John Heisey, staff assistant for the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Collection, was the featured speaker at the York Homemakers Holiday Program. Heisey is an expert on Pa. made coverlets and exhibited his collection during. Agway will giv* your oil heating system a new heart for only You re burning up money every winter £ A C if your oil burner won t hold its tune ■ 11 wfl needs constant repairs frequent t I M \M\9 service For only $179 95 plus tax ■ ■ g| Agway s expert servicemen can fhstail ■ ■ ■ a new Model 40J burner including a new primary control in just a couple of And this is a quality burner that s generous with heat and miserly • with fuel It quickly pays for itself with what it saves you on fuel, | repairs service calls Call Agway today and modernize with a new oil burner package. Yoi down the cost of winter Phone 397-4954 for FREE Estimate on Boiler & Finance Replacements. Our men are experts in their Field Call Agway Petroleum today. And bring down the cost of winter Dillerville Rd , Lancaster AGWAY PETROLEUM CORP. (agway) Ph. 717-397-4954 * *»
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