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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1955
Page
8
A lighthearted piece extols hospitality and the appeal of easy entertaining. It argues the best return is time with friends, then suggests pooling family funds for a mobile dishwasher to simplify cleanup, noting it moves easily and travels with you.
Sanna D. Black of Pennsylvania State University notes a rising rural female labor force over 15 years. About a fifth of rural wage earners are women, a quarter of women aged 20 to 50 work, and one million farm women are employed in nonfarm jobs.
A short recipe set includes almond macaroons marshmallows and whipped cream folded then chilled. Peaches halved sit in sherbet glasses topped with ice cream after a chilled peach cream mixture is beaten smooth. Also includes Egs-Ripe Olive Sandwich and Corn Chip Stuffed Tomatoes with ground beef and tomato sauce baked cups. Salmon Loaf uses canned salmon and celery soup with milk and pepper baked then served. New French toast uses bread dipped in egg mixture browned in butter and served with honey or applesauce.
Guide to making a baked broccoli casserole layering cooked broccoli tuna and mushroom soup with milk. Top with grated American cheese and bake at 350 degrees until bubbly and lightly browned.
Close inspection of pullets before moving them from range to the laying house helps ensure a healthy flock and good production.
Free one year subscription to Lancaster Farming offered to a housewife each week who sends a post letter. Includes recipe and home making hints. Mail your letter to Lancaster Farming Quarryville PA.
In Lititz Miles harsh is helped by a long list of neighbors including Elam R. King and Christ Stoltzfoos who joined to husk six acres of corn for ill health neighbor Harsh Kinzers. The group credits community spirit and neighborliness as essential during the harvest effort.
Georgetown hunter Ross Erb bagged a 12 pound wild turkey on a Saturday trip in Clinton County. He was joined by his brother George Erb and by Harry Hess.
Mrs Grant Heilman noted painter and sculptor will address Farm Womens Society No 1 Saturday at the home of Mrs Koy Bollinger. Co hostesses will be Mrs Abram Bollinger and Mrs Neil Clark is president. Meeting starts at 2 pm.
Miss Ruth Ann Weicksel of Kirkwood Lancaster County represented Pennsylvania in the Favorite Farmer's Daughter contest at Atlantic City's Convention Hall during the Mid-Atlantic Farm and Home Show. From 512 contestants 12 were chosen to compete for the title, with Miss Anne Duball of Fredericksburg Maryland winning.
Look carefully at sale clothing as real bargains may come from mussed or broken stock. Mae B Barton notes some soiled garments can be cleaned and look fresh again. Shoppers should check defects and stains and judge if repairs like broken seams or loose fastenings are easily fixed.
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