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Farm Women Societies
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Society 6
Farm Women Society 6
held their Christmas Party
for their husbands and
guests on Saturday, Dec. 7,
at 6:00 p.m. in the Rheems
Fire Hall.
Martha Eshleman was in
charge of devotions and the
carol sing. A special num
ber, “The Friendly Beasts"
was sung by Joyce, Janet,
and Jeffrey Wagner.
The program of the
evening was presented by
the Countrymen. This trio is
composed of H. William
Boyer, Wallace M.
Swinehart, and Wilbur E.
Weaver.
The next meeting will be
held at the Church of the
Brethren on January 4 at
2:00 p.m. It will be an
illustrated talk on candles by
William Heisey.
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Forget The Real
Meaning
of CHRISTMAS.
"Glory to God in the highest, and on
earth peace, good will toward men."
Luke 2:14
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Society 8
Mrs. Harding from
Harrisburg, Pa. presented
the special feature at the
meeting of Farm Women’s
Society No. 8, Dec. 7, 2 p.m.
in the Fellowship Hall of the
Brethren in Christ Church in
Mount Joy. She displayed
and described a personal
collection of madonnas.
These were gathered over
the years from various
states and countries. They
were made from a variety of
materials. In each figure the
artists sought to depict a
certain pose of Mary which
they felt was most im
pressive.
Miss Anna Mae Eby,
President, presided over the
meeting and led the group in
singing Carols. Mrs. Ann
Shank accompanied on the
piano. Thirty-two members
and two visitors were
present.
In the absence of Mrs.
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Patsy Warfel, Mrs. Pauline
Miller was in charge of
devotions by reading the
Christmas Story from Luke
-xh. 2,
Minutes were read by Miss
Mary Grace Martin and Mrs.
Sylvester Shuman gave the
treasurer’s report.
Mrs. Belle Garber is a
patient in the General
Hospital.
The delegates elected to go
to the Convention at
Harrisburg are Mrs. Warren
Heisey, Mrs. Kathryn Erb,
and Mrs. Hettie Ginder.
Refreshments were served
following the meeting.
Hostesses were Ruth
Musser, Hettie Ginder, Anna
Wolgemuth and Ethel Herr.
The next meeting will be
held January 18, at 2 p.m. at
the home of Mrs. Martin K.
Miller, 426 Donegal Springs
Road, Mount Joy.
Society 25
Farm Women Society 25
held their December
meeting on Sat. Dec. 7 at the
Shady Maple Farm home of
Mr. and Mrs. Chester
Eshleman.
A Mystery Dinner was
served to the 23 members
and their families who were
present.
A short business meeting
followed the dinner and was
conducted by the vice
president Mrs. Carl Gish. It
was announced that the
County Project for the year
will be the L.A.R.C.
Delegates to the State
Convention in January will
be Mrs. Chester Eshleman,
Mrs. Carl Gish, Mrs.
Raymond Mylin and Mrs.
Sterling Elmer. Society 25
will join with Society 24 in a
visit to the County Home on
January 16, with a treat for
the guests.
A collection was taken
among the members for a
Christmas Treat for a needy
Storing Apples
Keep apples in a plastic
bag in your refrigerator for
best keeping quality. Ex
tension pomologists at The
Pennsylvania State
University say that at
temperatures of 31 to 32
degrees, Winesap, Stayman,
and York Imperial apples
will keep well for up to 30
weeks. Delicious apples will
keep just about that long, but
Grimes Goldens will only
keep for 8 to 9 weeks in the
refrigerator.
APPLY LIME ON FROZEN
GROUND
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Don’t hesitate to apply lime, even if the ground
is frozen. The freezing and thawing action of
Winter helps disseminate the lime, assuring you
a properly balanced soil, ready for Spring
plowing. And remember, liming pays in *rfai
bushels and tons of crops and forage.
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Blue Ball. Pa. 354-4125 Gap, Pa. 442-4148
family in the neighborhood.
Program books were
distributed for the year 1975.
The evening was con
cluded with Carols and
games.
The next meeting will be
held January 11, 1975 at the
home of Mrs. Laban Byers,
the program will be a
Quilling demonstration by
Mrs. Harry Sheid.
Berks County
Society 1
Twenty-two members and
their husbands had a very
enjoyable evening at their
annual Christmas party. The
party started at 6:30 at the
Village Diner in
Douglassville, Pa. A
delicious turkey and ham
dinner was served. The
group had the following as
their guests: George
Thompson and Mr. and Mrs.
Alton Brown. Our president,
Ruth Walters, gave the in
vocation and welcomed
everybody to the party.
After the meal Alton
Brown showed a beautiful
slide presentation of his
travels through Europe. The
members then had a short
business meeting. Our
county president installed
the following officers: Pres.
Agnes Noll, Vice Pres.
Donna Haas, Treasurer
Catherine Yanos, Secretary
Pearl Levengood,
corresponding secretary
Linda Levan.
After the meeting, our
secret pals were revealed
and we got new ones for 1975.
The members and their
husbands got small gifts
which the entertainment
committee thought was most
appropriate for their needs.
Our next meeting will be
held at the home of Sarah
Marsteller Amityvflle, Pa.
and we will make cancer
pads.
Society 8
The monthly meeting of
the Farm Women Society 8
was held in the home of
Helen Shirey, Bemville.
Before the meeting got
underway, the guest
speaker, Fay Strickler,
Berks Co. Home Extension
Economist, showed us slides
and gave a demonstration on
food tips, preparation and
recipes that included raisins.
After the special program
was over, the president,
Laverne Batthaser, called
the meeting to order. The
hostess read Psalms 100.
Fifteen members answered
to roll call. The special
events committee an
nounced our annual
Christmas Party will be held
on December 14th at Lin- Refreihmenta were serv<
coin’s Restaurant at 7:00 following the meeting.
p.m. Gifts will be exchanged. Shirley Bergei
Helen Shirey reported on Reportei
the special events scheduled
for the coming new year. The water Requirement
group voted to donate $25 to Normal peraona require i
the Bethel Ambulance Fund. i of water every dey. m
We also voted to buy four
shares for the Strauastown U e. etc., - not Jiut by dSidl
Medical Clinic which should that much atralfht water daily,
be ready in April.
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