Bl64.ancaster Farming. Saturday, October 30, 1990
This column Is for readers who have questions
but don’t know who to ask for answers.
“You Ask—You Answer” Is for non-cooking
questions. When a reader sends In a question, It
will be printed In the paper. Readers who know
the answer are asked to respond by mailing the
answer, which will then be printed in the paper.
Questions and Answers to this column should
be addressed to You Ask—You Answer, Lancas
ter Farming, P.O. Box 609, Ephrata, PA 17522.
Attention: Lou Ann Good.
Do not send a self-addressed, stamped enve
lope for a reply. If we receive the answer, we will
publish It as soon as possible. Please Include
your phone number because we sometimes need
to contact the person to clarify details. We will not
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QUESTION Ann would like to know where to
find gaskets for 3- and 6-quart Mirro Pressure Cooker ■
and for the pressure cooker that requires a pressure
control with three holes in it for 5-10-15 pounds. The
company told her that it no longer makes the gaskets.
QUESTION Harold R. Stoudt, Hamburg, is in
search of a rust inhibitor for a Drain Back Solar
Domestic Hot Water System. The inhibitor must be
non-toxic so that the water would be suitable tor
human consumption in case of leaks and it must mix
well with water.
QUESTION Anna Bryan writes that years ago
her mom had an angel food cake pan with a lid on top.
She asks where she can find one with a lid.
QUESTION —Mrs. Glenn Miller, HC 62, Box 660,
Honesdale, PA 18431 wants to purchase a used
Stanley Wood cookstove in good condition.
QUESTION—Brenda Pouts, Auburn, N.Y., writes
that her string beans are loaded with mature, seedy
pods that are starting to dry out. She wants to know if
the beans can be used in lieu of navy beans and how
should they be dried to preserve? For those who are
interested, Brenda writes that she used a newer vari
ety of green beans called Vilbel. She writes that the
:>eans are superb, with long, slender, and sweet
beans that hang on like spaghetti. She recommends
that others give the prolific variety a try. She found the
seod at Agway.
QUESTION Spencer Stamy, Newville, wanted
to know of someone who deals in stanchions, glass
pipeline, vacuum pumps, milkers, etc. from discon
tinued dairy operations.
QUESTION Laurel Wilkinson heard there is a
woman named Pat Anderson, Dover, who has a
unique hobby of story telling using Pennsylvania
Dutch humor. Laurel would like to contact Pat and
asks for the address or phone number.
QUESTION John A. Stoltzfus, HCRI, Box 26,
Rebersburg, PA 16872, wants.to buy a butter churn
that fits a Maytag wringer washer. He also wants a
butter press in good condition.
QUESTION Wade Mohn, P.O. Box 233, Fawn
Grove, PA 17321, is looking for an overdrive unit for a
1940 to 1960 Willys Jeep. Any condition.
QUESTION A reader is looking for someone
who collects Readers’ Digest Condensed Books.
She wants to compare lists to find out the two vol
umes she is missing up to the 200th volume.
QUESTION A New Holland reader wants to
know if there is a light-colored permanent marker that
will not fade or wash off if used on dark clothing and
rubber boots.
QUESTION A subscriber wants to know if any
one has about 25 pounds of hard white winter wheat
to sell for seed or where it could be purchased on the
East Coast.
QUESTION Sharon Myers wants to know
where in Lancaster or York counties to have the
chrome on an old cookstove replated and the fire
brick replaced.
QUESTION Mrs. Andrew S. Lapp, 1202 Holt
wood Rd., Holtwood, PA 17532 wants to buy a used
set of ‘Uncle Arthur’s Bedtime Stories and Bible
QUESTION B. Smith, Lebanon, wants to know
of a catalog from which she could purchase items
with the John Deere emblem.
QUESTION Royce Brewster, 17410 Central
Ave., Mitchellville, Md., would like to purchase small
scale milk pasteurizing and bottling equipment that
would pass Grade A standards.
QUESTION Larry Miller, Seven Valleys, wants
to know of someone who can cut and resew burlap
bags.
QUESTION T. Straub, Millville, recently pur
chased a new type of fruit bearing strawberry plants.
They are planted in potting soil and put into a basket.
They have done wonderful this first year. She started
with six plants and now has 18 and doesn't know
what to do with them over the winter. Should she
bring them inside or leave them outside?
QUESTION A reader recently purchased a pair
of Lederhosen in Germany. Although the pair was too
large, he thought he could find a qualified German
tailor or seamstress to make alterations at the waist.
Can anyone help. He needs the pair for the soon-to
be here Oktoborfest. Call (610) 827-7561.
QUESTION—Joan Eck, Coopersbury, is looking
for a out-of-publication book on collecting Ball jars.
‘She thinks the book is called 'Collectors’ Guide to
Balt Jars," by Bill Brantley. Does anyone know where
she can find either this book or a similar one.
QUESTION Marie Moyer, Dublin, wants to
know where to find books by Lois Lenski. She
enjoyed reading about family life by workers of varied
vocations and would like to share this with her
grandchildren.
QUESTION Dianne Decker, 106 Gilbert Rd.,
Shippensburg, wants information on starting a 4-H
horse and pony club in Cleversburg, Cumberland
County.
QUESTION Pat Elligson, Millers, Md., writes
that she has a genuine native deerskin jacket that she
wants to clean herself since professional cleaning is
ultra expensive. The deerskin finish is a firm and
smooth, not a furry suede. There are dark soiled
areas on the elbows and cuff edges. Does anyone
have any experience with cleaning deerskin?
QUESTION H. Stauffer, 27990 Point Lookout
Rd., Loveville, MD 20656-0115, would like to buy
Madonna Lily bulbs. He will pay shipping.
QUESTION —G. Sweitzer, Airville, wants to know
what types of fruit trees will produce the best fruit
when planted in clay soil partially shaded beneath old
oak trees.
QUESTION A reader from Ephrata wants to
know where to purchase rubber or plastic ends for
croquet mallets. She has two good sets but the plas
tic ends are broken.
QUESTION Janet Lawton, Wellsboro, is
searching for the address and phone number for Tom
Schell, who wrote "An Introduction to the Dried Floral
and Woody Ornamental Business." She believes
Schell lives in Illinois or Indiana.
QUESTION Mabel Harnish, Willow Street,
would like the words to the poem "Rip Van Winkle."
QUESTION Wilmer and Luella Reiff, Ephrata,
are searching fbn an old book, possibly titled "Golden
Rock" or “Black Rock.” They do not know the author’s
name, but the book is about Indians, a man called
Black Sam, a boy called Dick and their horse
Screamer. They want to buy the book even if it is in
poor condition. Write to the Reiffs at 200 Sheaffer’s
School Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522.
QUESTION Amos S. Fisher, Box 342, R. 3, Mill
Hall, PA 17601, wants to buy gold leaf glass tumblers
that are frosted with a gold rim and 5'A -inches tall.
QUESTION Scott Strosnider of Stephens City,
Va. would like to know of a supplier for cast iron bells
and doorstops to sell at his shop. Call (540) 868-1323
and leave a message.
QUESTION Ruth Zimmerman, 225 Conestoga
Rd., New Holland, PA 17557-9777, would like to buy
a good used or new 4 or 5 thread serger sewing
machine.
QUESTION To trace her roots, Naomi Goche
naur, Willow Street, is looking for a book “Eberly
Family History 1700-1974.” Call her at (717)
464-4369.
QUESTION Walter Zimmerman, 245 Cabin
Road, Ephrata, is interested in a 1006 Bernina sew
ing machine or any sewing machien that includes an
overlock.
QUESTION A reader wants the words to the
poem *A City,” which includes the lines: A city that is
set on a hill. A city where there is no night...
QUESTION Bruce Wise, Middletown, wanted
information and the value of a wooden airplane prop
eller: Sensenich, 84-inches long, one end damaged.
Serial #64583 HP. 185, 3-inch hole RPM 2550.
QUESTION —Sharyn Ziegler-Maier, York, writes
that she puchased two blacksmith prints and one mill
print by artist Paul Detlefsen. She would like any type
of information a reader has about this artist.
QUESTION A reader wants to know where to
find replacement paddles for a 2-quart Sears and
Roebuck ice cream freezer, Model No: 238 1968.
QUESTION Kenneth Hixon, Warfordsburg,
wants a sure method to keep birds from picking
cherries.
QUESTION Paul Dowie writes that his father’s
LeCoultre watch has lost the back and watch repair
people in his area canl fix it. Is there a watchmaker
who has parts for a watch Model 481 automatic? It
needs cleaning and lubrication also. Call him at (610)
827-7561.
QUESTION Dixie Fix, 5847 Pleasant Ridge
Rd., Harrisonville, PA 17228, recently acquired a Sin
ger treadle sewing machine 128-3. It has a long bob
bin and she would like to know if any readers would
sell her long bobbins.
QUESTION A reader writes that after seeing a
sandstone water trough sold at a farm sale, she has
some questions: Is sandstone still mined? Do people
still buy and sell sandstones and are they used for
anything in particular?
QUESTION A reader would like patterns to
make stuffed teddy bears. If you want to share your
pattern, send to Alma Martin, R. 2, Box 115, Mount
Pleasant Mills, PA 17853.
QUESTION R.E. Wilhelm writes that last sum
mer she visited Lancaster County. At a produce
stand, Wilhelm saw a ypung Amish, girl yraaring an
apron, the front was one piece probably cut on the
bias because it fit like a dress. The wide back straps
were criss-crossed. Wilhelm would like a pattern sent
to her at 2507 Limestone Rd., Wilmington, DEI9BOB.
QUESTION L. Edward Young, Allentown,
heard there is a recipe for a pain relief rub made from
hazel and horse chestnuts. Any one willing to share
the recipe?
QUESTION Dorothy Starr, 480 Stover Shop
Rd., Churchvill, Va. 24421, would like to buy milk bot
tles of all sizes from Indian Run Dairy and from
Fishers Golden Guernsey Dairy of Danville.
QUESTION Lois K. Martin, Bridgewater, VA,
wants to purchase the following books written by
Anne Colver: “Bread and Butter Indian,* "Bread and
Butter Journey.” She would also like the book, “Lucin
da,” written by Vesta-Nadine Severs.
QUESTION—Suzy Almony wants a set of red and
white “Currier and Ives” plates made in the U.S A by
Homer Laughlin.
QUESTION Karen Mull, Elizabethtown, would
like to know where to purchase an agitator for an
electric butter chum manufactured by Alabama Man
ufacturing Co. The agitator is plastic. The motor sets
on top of a barrel shaped 3-gallon jar. The agitatorfits
on the lid inside the jar. The company must have
gone out of business because letters addressed to
the address on the motor are returned. Anyone know
where to find an agitator?
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