larKaster Farming. Saturday. Oct 2. 1976 52 He creates jConiwwed boat Pap SJ( !*• ■ p*rt of the revolutionary spirit b> playing a drum Accompanying thU trio of figure* are separate items such a* the liberty brll. Dm F rankltn, Paul Meverr. and a Minuleman All arc the result of research and hours of paiastakingly piecing hit* of gourd* together ('hararterislic of Schneirtr+'s seme of humor, a ‘.Spirit of 1976 ‘ display which he created consists of an elephant and a donkey with a marvelous set of gleaming white teeth Schneider says creating gourd crafts Is easy because the materials used are very simple to work with Dry gourds ran be obtained by allowing the gourds to mature on the vine past the peak of color and before the frost kills the vine Wash the gourd in a strong detergent solution and dry Store m a dry. airy place After some time, mold will form on the gourd Thus can be brushed or wiped off to reveal patterns of light and dark coloration You will also need Klmer's glue to cement the pieces together, and plastic wood to fill in cracks and holes A fnutwood stain to cover the surface and blend in the plastic wood, and paints to color the dish rag gourd fibers for clothing and hair, complete the list of materials A good saw, preferably a power saw because of the hardness of the gourd shells, and a lot of imagination round out all you need for most gourd crafts If you wish to make lamps you can purchase a while fireproofing chemical which coats the inside of the gourd closest to the bulb Waterproofing for vases or hanging planters'can be done by dissolving small pieces of styrofoam, such as the trays grocery items are packaged on, in a lacquer thinner Use only the color of tray you want for your gourd Schneider says as many as 70 trays can be dissolved in one pint of thinner. Schneider’s display and humorously presented knowledge of gourds certainly testifies to the truth to an old legend about gourds - "If you give or receive a gourd ... with it goes all the best things m life .. . health, happiness and other good things.” Solar Energy Some consumers are turn ing to solar energy to heat homes and other facilities In the first six months of 1975, production and sales of medium-temperature solar collectors increased a a four times over the rate of 1974 The number of com panies manufacturing these collectors jumped from 39 in 1974 to 69 in the first half of 1975 The solar heating units absoib the sun’s en ergy and use that energy to beat the air or water with in the yystem Copernicus Copernicus, a 15th century mathematician, first con cluded that “In the center of all rests the sun ” His thesis contradicted the accepted doctorine of more than a thousand years that the universe centered on the earth SHIRKER’S fSmff PRETZEL OUTLET 222 W. Fulton St. Ephrata, PA PH ; 733-2722 Hours: Mon.,Tues.,Thurs., Sat. 8-5 p.m. Wed. 8-12; 30 P.M.- Fri,B-9 8 ib. Broken Quinlan Pretzels *1.98 I 8 ib. Bachman Beer Pretzels *2.49 STOP IN FOR YOUR TRICK OR TREAT GOODIES Or For Your Group’s Halloween Party We Carry Stehman Chips Team Parking WE SHIP PRETZELS BY UNITED PARCEL (POSTAGE 4 HANDLING EXTRA) Quick Supper For a quick supper, com bine any style of frozen broc coli with canned tuna and cream of mushroom soup Top with potato chip crumbs and bake for half an hour 51 Valuable Prizes Register on each store visit for English Dinnenware 25 Turkeys 25 Ice Cream For drawing in mid-November (Winners will be notified 1 Reduction on band-held Victor Electronic Calculators. Was $39.95 and NOW >19.95 Community Sale Sat. afternoon Oct. 2 W. L Zimmerman & Sons Open Thurs. till 8; Fri.tUl9 Closed Wednesday afternoons Ph: 717-768-8291 Intercourse, PA. forks Co. Croup Nineteen member* met at (hr home o( Mm John Hirksler. Brrnvllle H) (or (he September merlin# of Berk* Co .Society of k arm Women Group 5 President Hhrn Schoener conducted the business meeting Preparations are hem# made to have a men's night (or the month of November Jane Sattazahn volun leered to write an essay on "How a Farm Women Ticks in 76" for the Farm Women essay contest The County farm women hoc-downi will be held April 23 at the Hamburg Field House from 8 to 11 P M Stale convention will be January 10-11 UNCLAIMED FREIGHT CO. SPECIAL ORDERS MERCHANDISE FROM MANUFACTURERS BY DEALERS, AFTER BEING MADE UP. DEALERS CUSTOMERS CANCELLED WE PURCHASED. 10 - SOFAS - REG. $4OO to $5OO OUR PRICE $149.95 55 - LOVE SEATS - REG. $329 to $429 OUR PRICE $105.00 60 - CHAIRS REG. $189.95 to $289.95 OUR PRICE $49.95 40 - BAR STOOLS, MAPLE, FULL SIZE - REG. $79.95 - OUR PRICE $32.50 6 - 2 PC. SUITES, EARLY AMERICAN, HERCULON & NYLON REG. $529.00 & UP OUR PRICE $269.00 30 - 3 PC. SUITES, SOFA, LOVE SEAT, CHAIR - REG. $599.95 OUR PRICE $329.95 60 - BENCH VISES REG. $79.95 OUR PRICE $29.50 7 - ROCKER LOVE SEATS - REG. $369.95 OUR PRICE $149.95 8 - 24 PC. SOCKET SETS - REG. $89.95 OUR PRICE $25.00 50 - BENCH VISES REG. $59.95 OUR PRICE $18.95 ALL TYPES SEWING MACHINES, CAB. & PORT. - 50 PERCENT TO 70 PERCENT OFF 200 - RECLINERS - REG. $189.00 TO $329.00 OUR PRICE $69.00 & UP 15 - BUNK BEDS SETS - INCL. BEDDING - MAPLE, PINE REG. $309.95 OUR PRICE $149.95 & $169.95 21 - LARGE CONTOUR LOUNGES - REG. $269.95 OUR PRICE $85.00 10 - 3 PC. END TABLE SETS - REG. $189.95 OUR PRICE $99.95 16 - DESKS, ALL SIZES, WHOLESALE & UNDER 40 - COMPLETE BEDROOM SETS & ODD PIECES DISTR. WAREHOUSE & SHOWROOM CONDEMNED BY THE STATE - ALL MERCHANDISE HAD TO BE SOLD - SPECIAL PRICES - PURCHASED MOST OF IT - ALL SIZE REF., T.V.’S, ELECTRIC STOVES, BEING SOLD UNDER DEALER COST. 12 - 15.3 CU. FT. DELUXE CHEST FREEZERS REG. $389.95 OUR PRICE $259.95 PURCHASED FROM ELECTRONICS CO. GOING OUT OF BUSINESS - CAR 8 TRACK PLAYERS - UNDER WHOLESALE REG. $89.95 - $129.95 OUR PRICE $35.00 - $49.00 4 - PORT. 8 TRACK DECKS - COMPACT, 2 SPEAKERS REG. $89.95 OUR PRICE $30.00 72 - 40 PC. TAP & DIE SETS—SIO.OO 30 - 40 PCI METRIX & STANDARD RATCHET SETS $13.00. ALSO BADMINTON & VOLLEY BALL SETS, SCREW DRIVER SETS, MANY MORE ITEMS. 30 - 122 PC. TOOL BOX SET REG. $169.95 OUR PRICE $55.00; 4 PC. WATER PUMP PLIERS - REG. $39.95 OUR PRICE $15.00. SHOW SPECIALS, PURCHASED AT CHICAGO ELECTRONICS SHOW 12 - STEREO COMP., AM-FM STEREO, TURN TABLE, 8 TRACK TAPE PLAYER REG. $249.95 OUR PRICE $129.95 7 - SAME AS ABOVE, WITH RECORDER - $139.95 An Invitation wan received (ram Group 7 to attend their 10th anniversary to be held October 19 at 8 P M at the C onrad Weiaer High School Flection o( officers was held New officers for 1977-78 are president-Hrtty Kitchens 11 ' TX 687-7348 We»«ner. »Ire preildenl- Ann* Moyer, recording necreUr) -Sandy it»u«n -x a h n, rormpondlnK srcrrlury-Carolyn Fee#. lrr**urrr-JulU> Grimes Next month'* mcrtinK will be held October 25 to tour Intone* D'orq Inc Itethel HI, at 7 30 p m AI! C APIKI 7 Cl •' BMI7 IN ( I'll IK r f'ctj' n A ** i<3 jftUvm t A*Cut wf)*r Oi * if r ( iAi -r * PA-Hii. -.*l ~ V4W'