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Homemakers jj Notebook \j katheryn smith u Many homemakers are learn ing what a great asset the steam Iron or the steam and spray iron can be In caring for their families' clothes. Especially with the season for woolen clothes approaching will they find how useful this appliance can be. Many homemakers tend to take tne steam iron for grant ed until it begins to give trou ble by sputtering or leaking or until it stops steaming al together. The major cause for trouble with a steam iron is the use of the wrong type of water in the iron. Regular tap water con tains chemicals which may leave harmful deposits on the steam mechanism of the iron and which can even clog the steam holes. Some manufactur ers say that you can use re gular tap water, but unless the Instructions with your iron say this, you are treading on dan gerous ground when you fill your iron straight fromthefau cet. It is best to avoid use of rain water, water from refrigerator defrost, or boiled water as well, because these also contain harmful chemicals and possible particles of dust and trash. At least two, and possibly more , leading manufacturers recommend the use of distill ed or de-ionized water in their steam irons. Occasional use of tap water is not harmful tothese irons, but it is strongly sug rsted that you use tnis only an emergency. There is a very helpful de vice on the market now to de mineralize tap water as it is poured into the iron. This handy kit, containing a plastic bottle and a filter costs only one dollar and can be purchased at most hardware stores and housewares departments. A small investment such as this can prove to be very worth while. It will prolong the life of your steam iron by pre venting harmful clogging and scaling. Once your Iron has become clogged It Is best that you do not try to clean it yourself with any of the steam Iron cleaners that are on the market. For best results you should car ry It to a -steam-iron service center. Here are a few tips which may give you more satisfac tfbn from the use of your steam Iron. 1. When filling the Iron, use no more water tnan Is recom mended by the manufacturer. 2. Let tne Iron heat at least two minutes before setting It on "steam" 3. Keep the control set In the "steam " area for steam ironing. 4. Empty the iron after each use. 5. Always store your steam iron on its heel rest never in the carton. ? Seashore Park Planned At Cape Lookout A bill to provide for the establishment of the Cape Look out National Seashore Park was introduced today in the House of Representatives by Con gressman David N. Henderson and in the Senate jointly by Senators B. Everett Jorday and Sam J. Ervin, Jr. The lawmakers praised the North Carolina Outer Banks Seashore Park Commission and its chairman Woodrow Price, for "excellent cooperative ef fort in coordinating the matter with the North Carolina Gen eral Assembly. The North Carolina Department of Con servation and Development and with citizens in the areas most directly affected." They were unanimous in the view that this legislation would pass both the House and Senate and thereby provide authority for appropriation of federal funds for stabilizing a consider able portion of the Outer Banks. With The, Foam WonuA By Maidred Morris UNITED NATIONS DAY Homemakers in North Caro lina have just observed United Nations Week. Mrs. Louise - Kearns Denton, Rt. 3. says Randolph County Home Demon stration Club members worked with various county organiza tions to celebrate United Na tions Day. Miss Rose Badgett home economics agent, says one of the main features of the week was the tree planting ceremony. Club members who have been on the annual tour of the United Nations headquarters usually take the active part in planning the annual observance. MORE WAYS TO SERVE MEATS Since homemakers in Lenoir County spend much of their food dollar for meat. Miss Marie Penuel, home economics agent, has been stressing the correct methods of cooking meat. "When they see a standing rib roast emerge from the oven, a rib steak and beef patties from the broiler and calf liver pan broiled they decide to cook their meat otner ways than just frying," declares Miss Penuel. OPEN HOUSE Jones County Home Demon stration Club women are get ting ready for an open house in December. Mrs. Faytle Gray, home economics agent, says the ladies are already planning for the "Christmas - Idea" open house Dec. 4. Each club will have an ex hibit on Christmas ideas. Mrs. Vance Griffin and Mrs. Thur man DeBruhl co-chairman of the event, says they will have exhibits on mantle, door, win dow, table and outdoor decor ations plus many others. BUYING READY MADES "I never knew that there was so much to consider when buy ing a ready made dress," said . one homemaker after attend ing a demonstration on buy ing ready made clothes. Miss Margaret Tyson, assis tant home economics agent, says they are urging Home Demonstration Club members to look for the label to learn about the fabric's hidden ser vice; look for good workman ship; check the over-all fit of the garment; and coordinate the color with the rest of your wardrobe. TOUR OF NEW HOMES tures which were distinctive In style, arrangement and mater ials. Mrs. JustineRozler,home economics agent, says the Clay County homes were built by - plans which could be modified to meet the Individual needs of the family. Tour guests were interested In seeing how efficiently the space In the homes haa been used for living and sleeping, plus space for storage areas. PLANNED HOME VISITS Which floor covering will be best for the different rooms in my home? How long should a valance be? These are ques tions which Miss Verna Belle Lowery often has to answer since she is home economics agent in New Hanover County. She reports that it helps when homemakers plan their ques tions so they can get a lot of assistance at one time. On a recent home visit with Mrs. J.B. Justice, Miss Lowery felt her time was well spent since Mrs. Justice had a list of ques tions already prepared that she wanted answered regarding the furnishings in her home. DEEP WELL DRILLING WATER GUARANTEED *20 YEARS EXPERIENCE* c. w. BRINKLEY 1 bALnt, I, I I m f VP r I I ? H m ? V " "V ' V ? ?' ? V VH FOR THESE APPLIANCE V I'" - ^ k AAAA ^ ^ ONLY $C oo ^ DOWN 4 ON ANY OF THESE i MAJOR APPLIANCES < Hotpoint Compact Refrigerator Ili.l'UI III ? Compoct Styling (Only 28" Wide) ? K.pCub? sn1" cer A50 < k Full Width Framing Comportment J M Mm wV ? And Chilling Tray ? Mogno-Seol Door Goaket JLl'V^I < Hotpoint REFRIGERATOR - FREEZER IIIHIIII. *H 11 FOR THAT BUILT-IN LOOK "Z 30" ^ CHARM ELECTRIC ^ EYE LEVEL RANGE ^ ? In Gleaming White ? Slide Out dook Top ^ ? Reach Easy Oven ? Modern Styling ^ B| ? Clock & Timer ^ ? Broiler Pan ? 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