I QAJowm f I Societies k (Continued from Page C 8) Seidel; recording secretary, Alberta Manbeck, treasurer, Grace Deitz The next meeting is planned for February 25 at the home of Mary Jane Beidler, Wernersville Berks Co. Society 12 The January meeting of Farm Women 12 of BernviJJe was held at the Boscov Not th Beauty Center The women were given very helpful hair and nail care tips by two beauticians A brief meeting was held afterwards to go over the calendar for 1981 The next meeting will be held February 9 at 8 00 at Shartlesville home of Mae Fry. Each women is to make a dessert out of cherries ana bring the recipe along Also each women is to make a NOW Account or service charges. If it wasn’t for Farmers First, Fd have thought those were my only choices. Here I am working hard to make ends meet and zap! Along comes the news from my bank that I’ve got two choices: A NOW Account or a Regular Checking Account with minimum balances and service charges. I said some choice! That’s when Tsaw this Guide to Preference Checking from Farmers First Bank. Farmers First gives people choices. In fact, you can pick from five different checking accounts at Farmers First. I picked Combination Checking. All I do is keep either a $2OO balance in my checking account or $3OO in my Farmers First Savings Account. Only if both balances fall below the minimum do I get charged $3 00. And I still earn 5-1/4% interest on my savings I found the checking account " I prefer by reading this booklet. ...so even if you don’t bank at Farmers First read their Guide to Preference Checking. Valentine and bring it along for a valentine judging contest Lebanon Co. Society 14 Farm Women 14 of Lebanon met at the home of Lorraine Yeoger Twelve members attended. President Dons Alger and vice president Lorraine Yeoger gave a report oi the Farm Women convention at Harrisburg Plans were made to help out Women in Crisis in the near future Lebanon Co. Society 20 Lebanon Farm Women 20 met at the home of Sara Kneder recently. President Julie Wagner conducted the business meeting after which Linda Hetrick gave a Creative Expressions craft demon stration. The next meeting will be held at the Canterbury House in Palmyra for an evening of entertainment for husbands York Co, Society 9 Farm Women 9 met in January at the home of Ruth Knaper. Past county president, Genet Sellers installed new officers. They are president, Mildred An derson, first vice president, Ruth Collins; second -vice president, Arlene Hyson, secretary, Gladys Fitz, treasurer, Patsy Shue A report on the state convention was given by delegates Anna Mae Butcher and Genet Sellers A bus trip to Three Little Bakers for May was plan ned. A gift of $25 was given to a kidney patient for medical expenses and a special gift for an honorary member of society 9 for February was voted on and approved The February U meeting will be at the home of Erma McDowell i t The i People Bankas i Guide to Preference ! Checking, I 1 / I r 'r, •' I * C/ rlZ * •*£ -*f. f I 1 file People Bonk I Ladies | Have You Heard? % I By Doris Thomas Lancaster Extension fi Home Economist * KEEP NONSTICK SURFACESFREE FROM STAINS Nonstick cooking surfaces on pots, pans and skillets make cleaning easier than ever. Stains may affect the nonstick characteristics It is important to wash these surfaces thoroughly after every use in hot soapy water Use a plastic pad to coax away stubborn spots. Some staining may occur from overheating or failure to clean the surface thoroughly The build-up may be gradual and not noticed but eventually will cause sticking To correct the problem Pick up your Guide to Preference Checking at any Farmers First office Or call 626-4721 Extension 207 v Mb i / 5 #7 . ? * / s * * j[' i \4 ;' -w. first \mm Verribef F 0 l C and renew the surface, make a solution of two tablespoons baking soda, one-half cup liquid chlorine bleach with one to two cups of water. There should be enough solution in these proportions to half fill the utensil Simmer the solution in the cooking utensil for five minutes The solution will foam so be careful to avoid getting the mixture on the outside of the utensil; it may stain it After treatment, wash the pan thoroughly in sudsy water, rinse, dry and reseason with cooking oil There are also commercial stain removers available. If you use one of these, follow package directions very carefully DIETARY FIBER THE NATURAL WAY WITH REGULARFOODS If you want to add more fiber to your diet, you don’t have to buy specially for mulated products. You can do it the natural way by selecting foods containing Wool payments available LEBANON Under the National Wool Act of 1954, wool is recognized as an essential commodity not produced in sufficient quantity in the United States. The Secretary is directed to establish an incentive price for shorn wool which will encourage production Payments will be made to wool producers after the marketing year is over. Producers of wool and unshorn lambs should make application for incentive payments at the Lebanon County ASCS Office, 2nd Floor Agway Bldg., 16th & Cumberland Sts., Lebanon, Pa by Jan 31, 1981 or call 717-/273-9321 for information on the program. Yes, we have the famous - TROY-BILT ROTO TILLER • Free Demonstrations • Trade-ins welcome • Financing Arranged CHECK OUR LAYAWAY PLAN Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 31,1981—C9 . v 4 \ o BUY NOW AT SPECIAL BUY DISCOUNTS. Hiller/furrow with purchose ffer Ends March 31, 1981 Troy-Bilt Dealer FREE dietary fiber and perhaps baking your own fiber breads. Foods containing natural fibers include whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Not only will you be adding fiber to your diet by eating more of these foods, you’ll be improving your daily intake of necessary nutrients for good health Be aware, however, that some foods although they may be in the fiber category, have more than others. For example, green beans contain more than twice as much as carrots, cabbage has more than five tunes more fiber than oranges How you prepare foods rich in natural fiber also has a bearing on the ultimate fiber in the diet For example, a cucumber served with the skin or rind has almost three times more fiber than a peeled cucumber Potatoes eaten with skins on have six times more fiber than do peeled potatoes Breakfast cereal products that contain fiber and are considered old standbys don’t have to be abandoned in favor of the new ‘fiber” cereals But your old cereal favorites have different amounts of fiber. Shredded wheat products have three tunes more fiber than corn flakes, total bran cereals have nearly one and one-half tunes more fiber than shredded wheat If you want to add fiber to your diet in the form of breads you can buy com mercially baked whole wheat instead of white bread Or bake your ■ Own whole grain breads and add whole gram cereals to the recipe. Whole gram flours are now available in most larger supermarkets. Baking your own bread may or may not save you money. It depends on how much bread you make, how well you can store it, and how much you value your tune. If you are adding fiber to your diet the ‘natural” way, you don't have to buy your supplies from stores specializing in health or natural foods. Fruits, vegetables and most whole gram flours are available m regular supermarkets. You may have to go to a specialty store for sotae particular ingredients. But if you are trying to add fiber to your diet economically, shop at stores which do a larger volume of sales and can therefore sell the products at a lower price • Sales S Service