BiB-Unc«»t»f Farming, Saturday, Dacambtr 11.1993 Berks Society 1 Boies County Society of Farm Women Group 1 met at the Dou glassville home of Ruth Walters, president, for its November meet ing. Due to illness, Pauline Heffel finger was unable to host the meeting as previously planned. The president presided at the busi ness meeting, which was attended by fourteen members. The group will again distribute Berks Society 6 Members of the Berks County Society of Farm Women Group #6 held their November meeting in the home of Sally Hauseman, Boyertown. An auction took place, with Janet Schlegel as auc tioneer. A monetary donation was given to “Project Graduation,” for the Oley Valley High School senior class. Members sang Hap py Birthday to Mary Youse on her 81 birthday. Naomi Mest and Marian Gehris will serve on the auditing LEACOCK SHOE STORE 64 Old Laacock Rd. 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The December meeting, along with the annual Christmas dinner for members and their guests, will be held on December 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the Douglassville Hotel, Douglassville. At this time, secret pals will be revealed and will exchange gifts. committee. The Key Tones from Kutztown entertained the members, hus bands. and guests at the Christmas Party held at Mohr’s Restaurant Fern Philipi, the county president installed the newly elected offic ers. A monetary gift was given to Santa’s Workshop at the Berks Heim. Christmas gifts were exchanged. The January 1994 meeting will be in the home of Dorothy Wagner, Hunter Road, Oley, at 11 a.m. Profit from fall lime application Tips For Dashing Dinners' CHICAGO. lU. Amidst the holiday hustle and bustle it's a wonder how Santa can travel the world in an evening when many people can’t even find time to cook a week-night dinner. While most of us don’t have an army of elves to help in the kitchen, there are many practical shortcuts busy cooks can follow to get dinner on York Society, York Society #ll held their November meeting at the home of Helen Rexroth in Red Lion. Roll call response was to the question: Which house plant does best in your house? The program was centered on mental health and gifts lected for Christmas by the group to be sent to the York Agency for wrapping and delivering. Tlie program chairperson was Sandra Keiser and she played a tape by Wayne Dwyer on Mental Health Attitudes. He stressed the point of thinking about “What happens to me” and re-evaluates attitudes of “What I do about what happens to me”. Games & puz zles, prize winners were Orpha Innerst, Mary Carman and Naomi Bupp. The guess box was won by Chrystal Brenneman. Lebanon Executive Board The Lebanon County Society of Farm women executive board met recently at the Lebanon Valley Agriculture Center. Lois Bohn president called the meeting to order and welcomed the new group officers. Elva Martin Group #l5 presi dent read “The Christmas Story” for devotions. Roll call was “Where do you plan to spend Christmas?” Susan Hawley gave the secret ary's report and Rosene Bollinger the able and still keep up with the frantic holiday pace. Save your cooking energy for special occasions. “Too much time in the kitchen can turn any one into a scrooge. Plan easy-to prepare dinners on those nights you are cooking ahead for an upcoming holiday event, 77 Arlene Miller, chairperson of the December meeting, announced the Christmas party will be held at the Country House Restaurant in Glen Rock on Dec. 14th at 6 p.m. Husband & families are invited. Reports on County Convention on Nov. 2nd at Wise Haven were given and everyone agreed that it was a good day. Two members accepted 80 year old pins, Cora Miller and Hester Keeney. Nearly $4,000 was raised in 2 quilt projects and $750 contribu tions were given to three worthy causes: York Chapter of the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and the Mason Dixon Food Locker. All members were encouraged to attend the sate convention at Harrisburg in January. had the treasurer’s report. The bake sale at Farm City Week net ted $lOOO to go to Chelse, lowa, a farming community that lost everything from flood and fire. Plans for the state convention on January 10, 1994 were dis cussed and bus reservations for the convention should be mailed to the treasurer by January 1 at $6.50 each. v President Lois installed the new group presidents. Committees for 1994 were checked. Make a list and check it twice. “The holidays don’t have to mean endless last-minute trips to the grocery store for that missing ingredient. To save time when preparing weeknight meals and when entertaining, shop smart and keep the pantry well-stocked. 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