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Small Appliancei
More Economical
Energy Usen
Using your portable
electric appliances can help
save energy and cut down on
your electric bill. These
versatile appliances are
more efficient to use than the
range.
A toaster, for example, is
much more efficient than
using the oven for making
toast unless you need a large
quantity at one time. Then,
the broiler in the oven is
more efficient.
Countertop ovens are
energy savers, too, par
ticularly for small families.
They’re ideal for small
quantity baking or oven
cooking and for reheating
small quantities of food or
individual frozen dinners.
And these small ovens are
made to order for baking a
few biscuits, a small cake,
pan of rolls, or one or two
baked potatoes. Because
they’re smaller than the
range oven, countertop
ovens take less time to
preheat and use less elec
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tricity to maintain the
desired temperature.
The electric skillet or
frypan is another efficient
appliance. Since the heating
element is thermostatically
controlled and built in the
utensil, the frypan uses only
the amount of energy
required to maintain the
temperature you set.
The new, popular slow
cookers are real energy
misers. Similar to the deep
well cookers that used to
come on electric ranges, this
new portable version is just
as thrifty because it takes a
very small amount of
electricity to maintain a
gentle simmer.
Homemakers having full
time jobs find slow cookers
especiaUy helpful in meal
preparation. Because of its
termostatic control, the
cooker wiU simmer foods aU
day long without attention
and there’s very little heat
loss.
An electric percolator or
coffeemaker is an energy
saver, too, especially if a
non-automatic coffeemaker
does not fit the range surface
unit properly. Many coffee
pots are smaller than the
range unit and waste heat. If
you like a cup of coffee for a
mid-morning break or lunch,
you can enjoy good coffee
and save electricity by
pouring what’s leftover from
breakfast into a vacuum
bottle to keep hot.
Here’s another energy
saving tip if you use a drip
coffeemakeror make instant
coffee. Don’t heat a full
teakettle of water if you need
only one or two cups - that’s a
waste of energy.
Generally, well-designed
portable appliances are very
efficient and when used
properly, don’t waste
energy. Just remember to
disconnect the appliance
when cooking is finished.
How To Buy
Thermal-Knit
Underwear
Lower temperatures in
homes and long periods of
cold weather have created a
growing demand for ther
mal-knit underwear.
Thermal-knit underwear is
a much warmer version of
the old-fashioned “Long
John.” Most thermal-knits
are constructed with waffle
or honey-comb-like pockets
that trap a layer of air in the
fabric. This layer of air acts
as an insulator keeping cold
air out and body heat in.
Thermal-knit underwear is
available in three different
knits - circular, rib and
Raschel. The face and back
of circular - and rib-knit
garments are made in a
continuous process and have
no side seams. Raschel knits
are the strongest thermal
knits available, making
them suitable for active cold
weather sports.
Here are some pomts to
look for when buying ther
mal-knits:
- Taped seams in the
shoulder area help stop
stretching and sagging.
- A flat seam is likely to be
more durable than a bulky
Farm Women Societies
Society 1
The Society of Farm
Women 1 met at the home of
Mrs. J. Clayton Sangrcy,
Jan. 4.
Richard Warren presented
a program entitled “A
Covered Bridge Story.”
Mrs. Leon Ulrich, new club
president, presided at the
meeting. Other officers are:
Miss Rachel Bollinger, vice
president, Mrs. Elmer
Hershey, recording
secretary, Mrs. Willis
Bucher, corresponding
secretary, Mrs. John
Newcomer, treasurer; Mrs.
Simon Snyder, music
director and Mrs. C. Neil
Clark, news reporter.
During the business
meeting Mrs. Paul Kurtz and
Miss Bollinger were ap
pointed as delegates to the
State Convention.
The next meeting will be
held at the Twin Pine
meeting room. Mrs. Ann
Mae Kulp will present the
devotions.
Mrs. Leon R. Ulrich will
present the program “The
Best of Mexico.”
Hostesses will be Mrs,
Ulrich and Miss Bollinger.
seam made with a single row
of stitching.
- Seam ends should be
reinforced for durability and
strength.
- Sewn in panel inserts in
the crotch area may give
greater comfort than single
panel construction.
- Underwear that absorbs
perspiration quickly and lets
it evaporate rapidly won’t
trap perspiration and leave
you feeling cold and clam
my. Cotton is now of the most
absorbent fabrics available.
But, keep in mind that a
cotton blend, such as
polyester and cotton, is
significantly stronger than a
100 percent cotton material.
- Make sure you get a
proper fit when buying
thermal-knit underwear. A
thermal-knit that doesn’t fit
right won’t keep you
properly warm. A somewhat
loose fit is better than a snug
fit as thermal-knits may
become thinner and, thus,
less warm when stretched.
Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Jan. 18,1975
Society 13
Farm Women Society 13
met Friday evening 7:30
p.m. at the home of Mrs.
Irvin Leaman of Ronks with
24 members present.
The meeting was called to
order by Mary Ann Mc-
Clenaghan with group
singing. Mrs. Linda Eberlc
gave devotions followed by
the flag salute.
The Ways and Means
committee announced a
bakeless bake sale for the
February meeting and a
suggested Bazaar to be held
in October. A birthday
collection box to help support
expenses for the sunshine
committee was discussed.
A report of the State Farm
Women’s convention was
given by Mrs. McClenaghan
and Mrs,. Hirshmann after
which the meeting was given
over in charge of the hostess.
Speaker for the program
was Estelle Snader, R.N.
who spoke on family health.
The meeting was ad
journed following refresh
ments.
Society 14
Farm Women Society 14
met Wednesday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Lareme
Mylin in Quanyville.
Twenty-two ladies at
tended and sewed 10 dozen
cancer dressings.
A representative from the
Volunteer Services, Mrs.
Eleanor Bames, gave a talk
on the work of the service
and articles that could be
made.
Members of the Society
sewed 345 pieces of sewing at
the General Hospital
recently and will be em
broidering a quilt at the
home of Mrs. Edith Metzler
on January 23rd at Noon. No
refreshments will be served.
The next meeting will be
February 12th at 1:30 p.m. at
the Ambassador for Christ
Inc. in Paradise. The movie
"Queen of the Dark
Chamber” will be shown.
Society 21
Farm Women Society 21
met January 9, 1975 at the
home of Mrs. WJlmer
Kreider, RD2, Nottingham,
Pa. with Mrs. Samuel Groff
and Mrs. Richard Jackson as
co-hostess. President, Mrs.
Frank Aument led the
business meeting. Mrs.
Richard Risk and Mrs.
James Long led the group in
a program of games.
The next meeting will be
held February 13, 1975 at the
home of Mrs. Howard
Steinberg, RD2, Quarryville,
Pa. A demonstration on
making artificial fruit will be
given by Mrs. Robert
Bucher.
Society 22
Farm Women Society 22
met Tuesday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Harold
Ranch. Mrs. Henry Hess
served as co-hostess. Mrs. Vi
Weller led the devotions.
Doris Thomas, Extension
Home Economist spoke on
“Safety in the Home.”
Thank-you notes from the
recipients of Christmas
cookies were read. Naomi
Wenger and Ann Diller
reported on the State Con
vention in Harrisburg.
The next meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. Jay
Landis. (No date given)
m GOODWORD
from the Bible
May God be gracious to
us and bless us and make
his face to shine upon us.
That they may be known
upon earth, thy saving power
among all nations.
Psalms 67: 1,2
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