Cl4—Lancaster Farminj, Saturday, July 5,1980 Ladies Have You Heard? By Doris Thomas Lancaster Extension Home Economist REPAIRING YOUR RUG OR CARPET Snags, cigarette bums and curled or frayed edges are some of several problems you may encounter with your rugs and carpet at one time or another. Such needed repairs must be treated carefully or you will cause additional damage. Snags may be caused during the manufacture of the carpet when an extra long end of yam gets curled into the pile. Once m use, the yam pops up above the pile surface. Called “sprouting”, this condition does not mean your rug is coming apart. Simply smp the protruding yarn at the level of the pile surface. Occasionally a snag will result from a shoe nail catching on a loop and pulling it up. Again, cut the loop at the surface level of the pile. Never pull high tufts or loops protruding from the carpet surface as this will put tension on the back of the carpet and may create a hole if the tuft is pulled out. Cigarette bums that have not penetrated deeply into the carpet can be repaired by snipping away the charred fibers. Follow with a detergent solution or shampoo, let dry and vacuum. Severe burns will have to be replaced by a professional carpet repair service. Some of the newer kitchen carpets, however, can be repaired at home by cutting out a small circle around the damage and glueing in a new matching circle cut from a remnant. *7OO FACTORY REBATE or SPECIAL FINANCING! This Is What You Get With The Purchase Of A | T i_j MF COMPACT DIESEL TRACTOR 20-30 HP, 2or 4 WD (Offer Expires Aug 1,1980) CHECK THIS SUPER SPECIAL * MF Model 205 Super Special •4695 2WDAG, *7OO 20 HP. Minus Rebate “ # W Listss7ol YOUR S4AAK I COST ★ We invite you to come in and compare - take a test drive - handles with ease. | | ★ Quick-Attach Loaders Available IjyLJjHH LAWN CARE OF PA. Sales & Service Martindale. PA 17549 Mon.. Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8-8 1 Mile North of Martindale Wed. 8-5, Sat. 8-2 on Grist Mill Road "A Little Out Of The Way But Ph: 215-445-4541 A Lot Less To Pay" V' Crushed pile, resulting from the pressure of fur niture that has stood in one position for a long tune, and curled comers, resulting when no furnishings are placed on the comers of untacked rugs, are two common problems en countered with carpet. Steaming will help repair both. Place a clean, damp, white cloth over the crushed area, then hold a hot iron about an inch above the carpet. If using a steam iron, use a dry cloth to avoid shrinking wool fibers and scorching. After steaming, gently brush the fibers to restore the nap. If necessary, cor ners can be held down with weights after steaming. For small crushed areas, rub over the area with the edge of a quarter or half dollar. To avoid future crushing, place furniture casters under the legs of furniture. Repairing carpets and mgs with frayed edges, whipped-out ends, worn hems or worn-out fringe is usually a job for the professional. However, some results may be seen by trimming off the worn or frayed parts. Start where the damage is deepest and most severe, using large sharp shears, a sharp knife or a single edge razor blade. Cut from the backing side. Follow one of the crosswise or lengthwise yams or ndges. Save all good scraps of carpet to use for sub sequent repairs. Belvidere FFA scores in New Jersey contests NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. Belvidere High School had and Howie Maion for Mike Novak, 6th place in The New Jersey Associa- members and 2 advisors agricultural mechanics. Livestock judging; Er tion of FFA Chapters held its attending. The highest degree of Makatura, 6th place in 51st annual convention at The chapter had 10 membership in FFA on the Poultry judging; and Janet Rutgers University last mem bers winning individual state level is the Garden Johnson, 9th place in Dairy week. recognition. Bob Hartung State Farmer degree. Products judging. The convention consisted of contests, workshops, committee work, sessions andrerr'Mtion SIMPLE CURE FOR VACATION SQUABBLES Driving with one hand while swatting misbehaving children with the other is no way to vacation and can be a safety hazard. When the entire family is in the same car for a long tnp, fights often occur and you may wish you had forgotten the vacation. The solution to the dilemma, however, may be fairly simple. Next time a squabble begins in the car, pull over and stop. Say nothing. Wait for the inevitable, “Why are we stopped here?” Then say something like, “I cannot drive while you squabble and hit each other. When you agree to stop, I’ll start.” The chances are their promises to stop the misbehavior will last about as long as it takes to drive twice the length of the car. When the fighting resumes, stop the car. Again, say nothing. Your message will become quite clear. Fighting and driving won’t mix any longer. Your vacation will shortly become the pleasant, relaxed ex perience everyone intended it to be. You can use the same strategy at home. It only requires the driver, cook or other provider of vital services to do one thing - refuse to mix unpleasant, interrupting conversation with the major task at hand. The secret to this method is the strategy of natural consequences. It forces the other person to accept the responsibility for the con sequences of his own behavior. By squarely facing the issue of natural con sequences, you can enrich the quality of the relation ships m your family by eliminating the distracting behaviors. received the highest honor the State Association can give when he was named the Star State Farmer, which includes a check for $2OO. He also received a $lOO check when he was awarded the dairy production proficiency award. Two other chapter members also received $lOO for winning proficiency awards. They were Jim Miles for beef production I PUZZLED About Which Savings Program is for You ? * We've such a huge variety of savings pro- ■ i g X grams, we don't blame you for getting I ■■"■■■■■■■ f confused Come in and we’ll help you Jf find one to fit your financial needs Our a savings accounts earn high interest that’s compounded daily Start yours ( START YOURS TODAY ) w First Federal 23East s e s Sfi L l ancaster SAVIfteS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF LANCASTER • 69 E Mam Street, Lrtrtz Phone 626 0251 • East Towne Mall Phone 393-0468 • 24 E Main St, Mount Joy Phone 653 8121 Twenty-three of those degrees were conferred at the degree ceremony, with five Belvidere members earning the degree. They were: Bob Hartung, Jim Miles, Howie Malon, Janet Johnson, and Vicki Thrun. Other chapter members receiving awards were Tammy Disbrow, 4th place in Horse Judging; Jim Cowell, 6th place in Fruits and Vegetables judging; * 335 Fifth St. Quarryville • 100 E Main St, New Holland Phone 786-1010 Phone 354-4427 • Park City Center, Lancaster (In Sears Mall) Phone 299 3745 LSJ • 519 A Leaman Ave. Millersville t£NDEB Phone 872-4665 Belvidere was named as a Superior Chapter with 2nd place in the chapter exhibits, 3rd place in the chapter safety contest, and 3rd place in the national chapter emblem and evaluation contest. Belvidere also won 4th place in the public relations contest and 6th place in the building our American communities contest. \
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