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the many creative pieces of artwork Mrs. Garber finished,
has fashioned herself, in the left hand corner of the
Farmhouse is wonderland
By JOANNE SPAHR
Editor’s note: For the
third year, the Lancaster
County Farmers’
Association (associated with
the Pennsylvania Farmers’
Association) Women’s
Committee will sponsor their
Heritage Trail Home Tour
on April 20. Guests will tom
five homes in the Manbeim
area which contain a legacy
of Americana, farming
history, and beauty. The
following article deals with
one of the homes to be
visited.
MOUNT JOY, Pa. - A
craft or interior decorating
enthusiast could get
engrossed in the home of the
James Garber family, Mt.
Joy R 2, and never come out
for days.
Exaggerated as the above
statement might be, the
home is definitely a won
derland of crafts and
original decorating ideas to
delight any visitor.
The Garbers’ living room is done in Williamsburg Williamsburg blue, and the furniture is done in
>i«* Tha uullt arm haiaa tha iwondvwnrk i« deeo shades Of red.
of decorating ideas
Mrs. Garber, formerly
Martha Stauffer, is largely
responsible for the fur
nishing and refurbishing of
this five-bedroom, three
story brick farm house,
although she likes to play
down her creative role.
“I don’t help in the bam or
fields anymore,” points out
the energetic, attractive
mother of six, “and
everything I do in die house
is a project that I really
enjoy.”
And, while her home is
part of the Lancaster County
Farmers’ Association
Heritage Home Tour, she
does say that any decorating
she has done has been for the
enjoyment of her family and
not simply for show.
For instance, her most
recent project - decorating
the downstairs and upstairs
halls - was done as a family
endeavor.
“Now that was a huge
undertaking,” she admits
with a sigh as she recalls all
the work the family went
through. As in most old farm
houses, the paint was several
coats thick and chipping.
“So, we torched all the
paint off and then papered,”
she states, adding that she is
her own paper hanger and
painter.
In the downstairs hall, the
Garbers worked around
original architecture which
included a wooden archway
and Christian doors. These
features now add a rich
flavor to the decor. Hanging
in the middle of the archway,
illuminating the hall, is an
elegant crystal chandelier.
The Garbers also laid a
rich red, floral designed Ax
mmster carpet. This type of
floor covering was popular in
the 1940’s and early 50’s, and
only recently caught Mrs.
Garber’s eye again.
Mirrors reflect the beauty
of this area of the home,
jeweled with elegant calde
and flower arrangements
and crafts which the pert and
adept farm wife has hand
crafted.
Singling out one of her
favorite pieces of decoupage,
Mrs. Garber notes that die
went on a “decoupage
binge” a while back, as
wellas a macrame spreee.
“Oh, i do enjoy crafts,”
she emphasizes, but she
quickly adds thzt she has to
be in the mood to do them
before she starts, and when
she begins something, she
sticks with it until she’s
done.
As a result, he walls are
bedecked with wall
hangings, wreathes,
plaques, and conversation
pieces, and her furniture is
beautifully laden with
centerpieces, candles, and
delightful knickknacks.
Another fancy she pam-
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ADAMS CO.
O.C. RICE, INC.
Biglerville, PA
717-677-8135
YINGUNG’S IMPLEMENT
RDI Gettysburg, PA
717-359-4848
BERKS CO.
N. H. FUCKER A SONS INC.
Maxa tawny
Ph. 215-683-7252
STANLEY A. KLOPP INC.
Bernville
Ph. 215-488-1500
MILLER EQUIPMENT
Bechtelsville
Ph. 215-145-2911
SHARTLESVILLE FARM SERVICE
ROI, Hambuif, Pa.
215-481-1025
H. Daniel Wenger, Prop.
ZIMMERMAN S FARM SERVICE
Bethel
Ph. 717-933-4114
BRADFORD CO.
CARL L PIERCE
RD2
Columbia Cross Roads, PA
717-297-3513
WYNNE'S GARAGE
Canton. PA
717-673-8456
BUCKS CO.
C.J.WONSIDLER BROTHERS
Trumbauersville Road
Quakertown, PA 18951
215-536-1935
PAUL HISTAND CO., INC.
397 North Main Street
Doylestown, PA
215-341-9041
CECIL CO.
AG INDUSTRIAL
EQUIPMENT CO.
Rising Sun, Md.
301-651-556*
CHESTER CO.
CHAS. i. McCOMSEY A SONS
Hickory Hill, PA
215-932-2615
CTn , L L ECKROTH FARM EQUIP.. INC.
STOinFUS FARM SERVICE NewßingfOld
c^ r anville.PA Ph. 717-943-2367
215-593-5210 STANLEY’S FARM SERVICE
M. S. YEARSLE? & SONS RD, Klmgerstown
West Chester Pb. 717-641-20 M
215-696-2990
COLUMBIA CO.
ORANGEVILLE FARM EQUIPMENT
Orangeville. PA
Phone 717-613-5311
WILLIAM F. WELLIVER
Jerseytown. Pa.
717-437-2430
CUMBERLAND CO.
ERNEST SHOVER
FARM EQUIPMENT
19 West South St.,
Carlisle, PA
717-249-2239
DAUPHIN CO.
SWEIGARD BROS.
RD3, Halifax. PA
Ph. 717-196-3414
FRANKLIN COr
CHAMKRSBURG FARM SERVICE, INC.
975 S. Mam SL.
Chambersburg. PA
717-264-3533
METERS IMPLEMENTS, INC.
Greencastle. PA
717-597-2176
LOOK FOR
AT
HARFORD CO.
ROBINSON BROTHERS
Cardiff. Md
Ph. 717-456-5215
WALTER G. COALE, INC.
Churchville, MD 21028
301-734-7722
LEBANON CO.
A. C. HEISEY FARM EQUIPT. INC.
RDI, Jonestown
Ph. 717-865-4526
UMBERGERSMILL
RD4, Lebanon (Fontana)
Ph. 717-867-5161
LANCASTER CO.
ROYTi BUCH. INC.
Ephrata, RD2
717-859-2441
A.B.C. GROFF, INC.
New Holland
717-354-4191
A. L. HERR A BRO.
Quarryville
717-786-35?!
LANDIS BROS. INC.
Lancaster
717-393-3906
LONGENECKER FARM SUPPLY
Rheems "
717-367-3590
N. G. HERSHEY t SON
Manheun
717-665-2271
LYCOMING CO-
RICE FARM SUPPLY, INC.
Jersey Shore. Pa.
717-398-1391
MONTGOMERY CO.
WENTZ FARM SUPPLIES
Route 29
Palm, PA
215-679-7164
NORTHAMPTON CO.
GEORGE V.SEIPLE A SON
Easton. PA
215-251-7146
NORTHUMBERLAND CO.
NECKLETS LIMESTONE
PRODUCTS. INC.
Herndon. Pa
717-751-3915
SCHUYLKILL CO.
SNYDER CO.
ROYER’S FARM SERVICE
RDI. Winfield
New Berlin • Middleburg Hwy.
Phone 717 *37-3201
TIOGA CO.
CANTON IMPLEMENT, INC.
Mansfield. Pa
717-724-2731
WAYNE CO.
MARSHALL MACHINERY
Honesdale, PA
717-729 7117
WYOMING CO.
ACE-JURISTA, INC.
Tunkhannock. PA
Ph. 717-136-2610
YORK CO.
AIRVHIE FARM SERVICE
AirviKe. PA
717-R62-3351
ANDOSON BROTHERS
New Park. PA
717-312-4272
GEORGE N. GROSS, WC.
RO2. Dover. PA
717-292-1673