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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1963
Page
9
A miscellany of household tips and family remarks discussing common moves after age 35, dovetailing chores for easier cleaning, and practical advice on ironing, gelatin desserts, nonfat dry milk, and storage guidance. Includes notes on family stability, job moves, and keeping up with domestic routines.
Article analyzes how households budget for groceries noting nonfood items inflate totals, food costs as a share of take home pay declined from 26 to 19 cents since 1950, and that rising incomes lead to bigger households and higher consumption of better cuts of meat. It advises careful itemizing at checkout.
A textile note explains that for longest wear the threads per inch in warp and weft should be balanced. Balanced thread counts improve even wear and reduce fabric distortion over time.
Mrs. Henry Hess hosted Farm Women No 2 with Miss Jane Thurston speaking on The Perfect Hostess. Members donated cookies for Heart Haven and raised 500 dollars. Reports on the State Farm Women’s Convention were given by Mrs Ronald Gordley. Meetings were held Jan 30 and Feb 14 at local hospitals. Next gathering March 9 at Mrs Fred Ifahn’s home.
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