—Latiidafet&r Fdrmirig, Satifftfa 1 72 Iladies I HAVE YOU By Dons Thomas, Extension Home Economist January Linen Sale Guides January is the traditional time for household linens to be on sale. January linen sales used to be called “white sales,” but the term hardly applies any more with the popularity of colorful prints and plain colors. Some pillow slips have one design on front, another on the back, and all are color-coordinated to go with sheets in plain colors or prints. Mix and match is the rule for bed linens as well as apparel. It’s fun to coordinate bed linens if you have the right combination of sheets clean at the same time. At one time, the guide to the number of sheets needed was three sets of bed linen HEARD? for each bed-one on the bed, one in the laundry, and one for emergency use. With automatic dryers being so popular, you can get by with less today. Indications are that cotton as well as some man-made fibers may be in short supply this coming year. This usually means higher prices. Avoid stocking up on bed linenes or hoarding-tins just creates shortages and sends prices up again. And con tinuing new technological developments may mean those sheets you have stored away aren’t as desirable when you get around to using them. With normal care, a good sheet will wear for years. If you have enough sheets to last for a while, prices may Jan: *4.' 197& Breakfasts tend to be pretty routine because we’re usually sleepy and hurried. More often than not, cereal and milk is the fare. One morning, take a few extra minutes and create an unusual cereal breakfast. Sandwich crisp NABISCO Shredded Wheat Biscuits, the cereal with all the goodness of 100% natural whole wheat, with honey sweet ened fruit and yogurt or sour cream. It’s an irresistible nutritious breakfast. / Combine first three ingredients and 2 cups fruit. Arrange on half of biscuits. Spread with yogurt or sour cream; top with remaining biscuits. Garnish with remaining fruit and serve immediately. Makes 4 (about 4-ounce) servings. be down' again when you really need to replenish your supply. Be sure you get your money’s worth when you buy colorful sheets. Color and design can camouflage a cheaper sheet. It's easy to get carried away with the design and forget to look for a quality fabric. You can judge the quality of the fabric by the closeness and firmness of the &cave. A close weave which uses more thread will wear much longer and of course, cost more. Sheets made of 100 percent cotton have been replaced in popularity by polyester cotton blends. The addition of polyester makes sheets easy to care for and offers longer wear. If you tumble dry polyester-cotton blend bed linens at the recom mended temperature you’ll have smooth sheets without the work of ironing. Look for care labels to guide you in proper laundry care. Keep in mind hot water can fade some colors. If you prefer to wash sheets at a high water temperature, white sheets OFFBEAT BREAKFAST FRUITY DOUBLE-DECKERS 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 2 1/2 cups cut-up, mixed fresh, canned or thawed frozen fruit 4 NABISCO Shredded Wheat Biscuits, split 1/2 cup yogurt or dairy sour cream may be more satisfactory. Painting Tricks If you’re painting and cleaning up around the house here are a few “tricks of the trade” that may help the do it-yourself painter enjoy the job a little more. The first "trick” is to make sure you get fresh paint from the paint dealer. The fresher it is, the easier it is to mix. If the paint has been on hand for a long time, turn the can upside down for 24 hours before using. This redistributes the heavy solids which have settled to the bottom. All paint except the most specialized should be mixed before using. The best way is to “box” it by pouring back and forth between two cans. Stir paint left in the first can witha “figure eight” motion. When it is smooth, pour into the second can. Then “box” until all of the paint is the same consistency. If thinner is needed, add to the first can after pouring off the top third. Minimize paint that collects in the can rim by TRY A CLASSIFIED AD! DON'T NEGLECT YOUR EYES Visit Your Eye Doctor if you are in doubt. Doctor’s Prescriptions Filled Adjustments, Repairs DAVID'S OPTICAL (CO. Always See Better 403 N. DUKE STREET Phone 394-2767 Lancaster punching holes to let the paint run back in the can. Make about a dozen holes in the rim, evenly spaced with a hammer and nail. Do not use an electric drill. A spark could ignite paint fumes. Wipe off paint that runs down the sides of the can occasionally with the paint brush. Better still, glue a paper plate, rim up, to the bottom of the can. Paint runs harmlessly onto it. Spread a thin film of petroleum jelly on exposed skin before you start to paint. It will help wipe away spatters after the job. Also, Oil & grease for 1975 at 1974 prices! Agway Early-Order Program. Order your oil and grease during December or January and get it at today’s going prices Take delivery anytime you want it between now and March 31, 1975 Your early order protects you against any price increase that might occur in the meantime And you pay nothing until delivery Motor oiP Buy Agway Super Premium Oil in case tots You’ll save at least 30 cents INFLATION! Call or visit today AGWAY <SS PETROLEUM CORP. Diilerville Rd., Lancaster Phone 717-397-4954 use the Jelly to remove dried paint from the skin. Apply it, wait five minutes then wipe off. When storing paint, tap the can lids securely in place with a hammer to seal the paint against air. Protect yourself and surrounding areas by draping a cloth over the lid before using the hammer. Old paint that is part crust and part liquid can be strai ned through a piece of screen wire. This paint can be used as a prime coat but may not be satisfactory for a finish coat. M 1964-1974 >
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