812-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 31, 2003
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QUESTION A reader would like to buy a
copy of the book, “A Corporate Tragedy” by
Barbara Marsh. Call (610) 286-7093.
QUESTION Eugene Maute, Elkins Park is
looking for a source to purchase thick, clear,
plastic sheeting like that used to make seat
covers.
QUESTION Ronald Bennett, 1870 Strong
Rd., Victor, NY 14564, collects 1800’s farm
tools and wants to know where to find barn hay
cars and trollies that run on wood or metal
rails.
QUESTION Daniel Yonosh, Slatington,
writes that he would like to consult with a per
son who has the knowledge and experience to
make proper settings on a John Deere Model
246, 3 pt, 2-row corn planter to plant corn. His
problem is knowing how to maintain a consis
tent planting depth over rolling land. Call (610)
799-2536, leave a message, and Yonosh will re
turn the call.
QUESTION C. Gutshali, Carlisle, is looking
for proper cleaning instructions for printed cot
ton seed sacks made in the 19405. She also
would like a Web site address that offers in
formation on older cotton and burlap feed
sacks.
QUESTION A reader would like to know of
a place to take small material scraps for recy
cling. Fabrics of many colors in fabrics such as
knits and dacron are included. She also wants
to know of uses for old wooden curtain shade
rods.
QUESTION Doris Rissmiller, Elverson,
wants to know where she can have the pothan
dles replaced on her pan set made by Prudent
ial ware. The set was purchased 30-35 years
ago. It is stainless steel and waterless cook
ware set sold by a traveling salesman. The set
is in good condition except for the handles that
broke off where the screws connect them. She
needs three handles, which are the same size
regardless of the pan size.
QUESTION Eric Sortore, Allentown, New
Jersey, has an old hand saw filer, model 1200,
made by Belsaw. He is missing the saw clamps
and clamp bars, and Foley-Belsaw no longer
stocks parts for it. If one of our readers has
these parts, please write to let him know where
to get them, or allow him to get measurements
so that he can fabricate them himself.
QUESTION Alta Weaver, Fredericksburg,
bought a used food dehydrator that did not
have an owner’s manual with it. She wonders if
anyone knows where she can get one. Also she
wonders if a dehydrator has a fan, since this
model does not and it seems to have a place for
one. It is a Bee Beyer’s Original Food Dehydra
tor, model number BB 5001. To mail a manual
or parts, please write to Alta at 125 Blue Moun
tain Road, Fredericksburg, PA 17026 or call
(717) 865-7440.
QUESTION If anyone has an Amish Lieder
written by Jpseph W. Yoder, copyright 1942 to
sell, please contact Elam M. Ebersol, 558 Gib
bons Road, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505. Addition
ally, if anyone has a “Fortune Years” by Aaron
Click to sell at a reasonable price, please con
tact Ebersol.
QUESTION If anyone has a copy of “The
Beautiful Story: Golden Gems of Religious
Thoughts” by J.W. Buel to sell please call (717)
656-0457.
QUESTION A reader would like to know if
there are any classes for learning to braid rugs
in the area of Boyertown, Fleetwood, Topton, or
surrounding areas.
QUESTION Marcia Whitsel, Shirleysburg,
would like to find an older opaque projector for
enlarging or copying some patterns. A smaller
one would work, she writes, and wonders if
schools that are no longer using them would
make them available.
QUESTION Charles Rowland, Elkton, Mar
yland, would like to buy an outdoor wood fur
nace, and would like to have owner/user pros
and cons. He seeks information such as the
best brand of manufacturer, most efficient, etc.
QUESTION Valerie Miller, Honesdale,
wants to purchase a pair of wool carders in
good condition for a reasonable price. As an in
experienced carder, she also would appreciate
tips on carding and spinning wool.
QUESTION Edna Weaver, Kutztown, writes
that when she attended a one-room public
school in the 19405, she read the book, “The
Open Gate,” which she has never forgotten. If
anyone has a copy of the book, Edna would like
to buy it. Write to her at 375 Bowers Rd., Kutz
town, PA 19530-9726.
QUESTION Walt Grove, Red Lion, lives in a
log house for 25 years. Every year he has black
bumble bees or carpenter bees that bore into
the logs and eaves of the house. He has tried
plugging the holes, but the bees bore into an
other spot. Does anyone know how to get rid of
the bees permanently?
QUESTION D. Peters, Red Lion, asks
where he can find five-volt G.E. light bulbs.
These bulbs were used in an antique hand-held
Delta Powerlite lantern. They are QE 502 and
GE 425 and are screw-in type bulbs used with a
square six-voit battery with spring terminals.
The number 425 s are .5 amps/2.5 watts and
the 502 s are .15 amps/.765 watts. Peters
needs only 2 or 3 bulbs.
QUESTION Lucy Nolt, Mifflinburg, wants to
know if there is a way to get rid of termites
without using exterminator services. It would
cost $2,500 to have an exterminator do it, so
the Noits prefer to do it themselves if possible.
QUESTION Last summer Cindy Eshleman
recalls seeing a magazine page that listed dif
ferent types of mint plants. She doesn’t know
the name or the magazine, but if anyone has a
copy of an article about mint plants, she would
appreciate if they would send it to her at R.D. 3,
Box 7957, Jonestown, PA 17038.
QUESTION Martin Heffner Jr., Werner
sville, is looking for someone to repair a DC
battery driven 14-volt motor that drives a hand
icapped scooter.
QUESTION - Alma Stauffer, 27990 Pt Look
out Rd., Loveville, MD 20656, wants to know if
there is a buyer for blue glass Vicks Vaporub
jars that are full and in boxes with the papers.
She also has various blue Noxema Jars without
the lids.
QUESTION Wilma Zimmerman wants to
know where a slicer-shredder attachment and
instruction booklet could be found for a Cuisi
nart food processor DLC-7.
QUESTION Ruth Nolt is looking for some
Calvary songbooks in good condition. Write to
Robert Brougher, 200 Beaver Run Rd., New Ox
ford, PA 17350 dr call (717) 334-8203 with
prices or information.
QUESTION A reader wants to know what
to use on kitchen formica countertops to pre
serve or seal the formica to keep it from wear
ing down, keeping stains out and adding shine?
QUESTION A reader wants to know where
the strong rubber elastic (like rubber bands)
can be purchased to make fitted bed sheets.
QUESTION Nina Purvin wants information
about a Purvin Dairy Company, which operated
in Lancaster during the 19405-19505. She has
found some interesting bottles, a calendar, and
a poster from the company. The latest item is
from 1952. She’d like any information someone
might have about the farm and dairy.
QUESTION Cathy Heagy, Narvon, is look
ing for a children’s book, “The Little Boy From
Shickshinny,” which is about a boy who got
mad at a cow lying down in the dark and kicked
it only to find out it was really a bear. Her
grandmother had a copy when Cathy was a
child.
QUESTION The Kemerer family, Latrobe,
want to know the price of used barn siding
measuring 10-12-foot lengths and 8-10 inches
in width. The wood is about 150 years old.
QUESTION - A. Mary Nolt, New Holland,
wants to know the value of a Zenith egg grader
scale and what antique dealers are interested
in items such as these.
ANSWER Fred Appel, Paradise, asked if
anyone could furnish the words to a poem in
which the first line of one stanza reads, “If you
go first, and I remain..and the first line of
another stanza reads, “If I go first and you re
main.” Thanks to Dave Anspach, Blandon, and
to Lee Laverty, Mount Joy, for sending the
words credited to Albert Roswell.
Should you go first, and I remain,
To walk this road alone,
I’ll live in memory’s garden, Dear,
With happy days we’ve known.
In spring, I’ll wait for roses red,
When fades the lilac blue.
In early fall, when brown leaves fall.
I’ll catch a glimpse of you.
Should you go first, and I remain,
For the battles to be fought.
Each thing you’ve touched along the way,
Will be a hallowed spot!
I’ll hear your voice,
I’ll see your smile,
Though blindly I may grope.
The memory of your helping hand
Will buoy me with hope.
Should you go first, and I remain,
To finish out the scroll,
No lenth’ning shadow shall creep in
To make this Life seem droll.
We’ve known so much of happiness,
We’ve had our cup of joy.
And memory is one gift of God,
Thpt death cannot destroy.
Should yougo first, and I remain,
One thing I’d have you do:
Walk slowly down that long, lone path,
For soon, I’ll follow you.
I’ll want to know each step you take
That I may walk the same.
For someday down that lonely road.
You’ll hear me call your name.
ANSWER A reader writes that she has
eight oak trees approximately 75-feet high that
need to be removed by a professional. Thanks
to a reader who recommends Oskar Romero of
Oskars Lawn and Tree Service in the Boyertown
area. Call (610) 754-6813 or cell phone (215)
802-4583. The reader writes that Oskar is from
Honduras. His services are very reliable and
reasonably priced.
ANSWER Shirley Orfanella, Quarryville,
asked for ideas on keeping flies away while din
ing on the porch. Thanks to Sharon Stoltzfus,
Honey Brook, who writes that she recently read
to plant basil in a pot and keep it near the out
door dining area. Crush a few leaves between
your fingers before dining to repel the flies.
Sharon has planted the basil and placed it on
her picnic tables this spring, but hasn’t had a
chance to see if this method works since it
keeps raining.
ANSWER Shirley M. Grube, Lititz, would
like to know if anyone has a use for old greeting
cards, or knows of anyone who uses them in
crafts. She would like to give them to someone
who has use for them. Thanks to Philip Smith,
Womelsdorf, for recommending Shirley checks
with the activities departments of nursing
homes and day care centers. The pictures are
used for many craft projects.
ANSWER Mrs. Simeon Stoltzfus, Millers
burg, is grateful for the answers to her re
quests for a copy of “How Great Thou Art” in a
German translation.
ANSWER In answer to Julia Delp’s request
for information on diatomaceous earth (DE)., a
phone number was printed in the May 17th
issue of this column. Janet Baer, Maryland,
said that she tried the number but it was a fax
not a phone number. Janet said that she has
used DE for 18 years and has lots of experience
and tips for using it. She said she will be happy
to answer readers’ questions regarding DE. Call
her at (410) 557-9420._