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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1956
Page
16
Lightweight 2 to 4 pound irons replace heavier models as ideal for efficiency. Experts from Pennsylvania State University note success hinges on iron heat and fabric moisture, not added pressure. Footwear advice urges regular shoe sizing checks as children's feet grow and adults’ feet can change size.
Penn State extension specialist Mae B Barton says nylon sweaters dry slowly because moisture cannot escape easily. She notes that rapid air circulation with a fan helps nylon garments dry faster.
Chester County Farm Women nominate and install officers for the coming year. Dr Bela Vassady, guest speaker, recounts wartime oppression and postwar spiritual revival in Hungary. Installations conducted by state president Mrs Shriver. praise for local groups and officers.
The Society 1 Spring banquet will be held April 21 at Zinn's Diner near the Lancaster Reading Interchange Turnpike. Dr Paul Z Rummel will speak. Twenty five members attended the meeting at Mrs Monroe Hufford's home and contributions were voted to several charitable organizations.
Chester County Farm Women No 2 met March 28 with Mrs Janet Miller Glenroy presiding. Twenty three members and ten visitors attended. The secretary read the roll and the treasurer reported. The Sunshine Committee plans were discussed. Members sewed 267 garments for Chester County Hospital on March 15 at the Friends Meeting House in West Grove. Future events include selling refreshments at the James Black sale on April 7 and a board party at the Research Club in Oxford on April 9.
Mrs Nancy Sweed won the cake baked by Mrs Poole. Miss Doherty extension home economist led the meeting on Good Grooming and answered questions. Hostesses Mrs Janet Miller and Mrs Olive Bowers served refreshments. The group adjourned to April when Mrs Mae Morris will host.
Society of Farm Women No 20 held a meeting at Mrs William Herr’s Quarryville home with Ruth Kimble showing salad making and a one dish oven meal. A $2 contribution to the Migrant Workers Fund was collected and a future lingerie demonstration is slated for April 17 at 2 pm at Mrs Thomas Ferguson’s Kirkwood RD.
Farm Women 10 held an auction of homemade articles at Mrs. Henry C. Hershey's Lancaster home, raising 30 for charity split among Cripple Children's Society 10 Needlework Guild 5 Cancer Society 10 and Migrant Worker's fund 5. Local talks by Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Landis covered western U S and Canada. music by Mrs Donald Duller with Mrs Robert Wettig. Plans include June 21 trip to New York City for Strike-It-Rich and Spring events at Penn State University April 20-21 and Manheim Township High School April 25 plus Health Week at the Lancaster YMCA. Nylon filament yarn prices were cut 10 to 22 percent.
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