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N *• * f fiP Hearty Cold Weather Dish med Chicken Gravy i mfp* ** 0 i - ‘ ^ - V-v p. > J V; | lf-THE -CHFONICIP flWnn ^ C FARMS and FOLKS By L. C. HAMILTON t Clemson University Extension Information Specialist y ' r ) * U;'"' ■ Are you organized enough to have a separate summer and winter favorite-recipe file? If you would like to start ohe, here’s a perfect first recipe. Mark it “fall and winter.” It’s a hearty, robust dish — pork chops simmered in canned sift>- tly-seasoned chicken gravy — iust perfect for serving thefbot- pall fans after a nippy after noon at the .stadium. It’s easy to make. First brown the pork chops wit!) mushrooms. Then reach for a can.of “aaucey” chicken gravy from your pantry shelf. Just open, pour on the convenient sauce. Add a gener ous sprinkle of ground cloves for an exotic touch and Simmer. The velvety smooth gravy with the real chicken flavor goes far to enhance this hearty fare.. Just before serving, add pear wedges to the sauce.. Ideal go-alongs would be escalloped potatoes and a tossed green salad. For dessert, bake a spice cake in a fancy mold and decorate with a butterscotch glaze.l (And for you calorie tabula tors, be consoled in the fact that you can conserve calories with at least one item on this menu. Most canned gravies, have less than half the calories of their homemade gravy counterparts.) FORK CHOPS IN SAUCE WITH PEARS AND MUSHROOMS •tpork chops (about 1 pound) 14 pound mnjshroomtj, cut in half t about 1 1 4 cups) 2 tablespoons shorleuuig 1 can (10% ounces i chicken gravy % teaspoon ground doves 1 medium pear, cut in X wedges In skillet, brown pork chops and mushrooms in shortening; pour off fat. Stir in gravy and cloves. Cover; cook over low heat Sh minutes. Add pear. Cook un covered for 10 minutes more; stir now and then. Makes 4 servings. Patterson Likes Dairying Future flftr M. L. OUTZ County Agent “Dairying has a good fu ture,” says Herbert Patter son of Lanford. Herbert has just invested in a brand n£w milking parlor, feed trough, and concrete trench silo. The milking parlor is a double six and large enough for future expansion. Grain is fed automatically. A chain running overhead brings the feed fromm a bulk tank. Each cow is fed by pul ling a cord tat releases the feed to the cow. The feed can be measured accurately and given to the cow accord ing to production. • Forage feeding consist of green chop that is harvested directly from the field and augered into a trough by chuck wagoni«The cows have all can. e^j. Silage is available for winter feeding. When green <jhpp is Hot In season, silage will be fed. It will consist of grain sprghum or sudex. The silo is a huge concrete slab' lowered about eight feet into ia red knoll near the diary. ^Bhe cows will be able, to teed-directly from the silo with little effort in making £ ypik arrangement for the cpw • te stick their heads through. The silo will hold several hundred tons. * The herd ‘consists of 100 cows wifti sixty in the milk ing hertf* Milking • begins at 4:30 a. m. and again,at-4:30 p. m. Mr.^ Pattersori, along with two school boys do the milking.' The milking is by machine, which takes the milk by pipeline to a large stainless steel tank where it is cooled immediately. The milk is picked up by tank-trucks and delivered to Greenville for further processing. The Pattersons have 178 acres in the home place and rent another 100 from neigh-j hors. Dairying is. of course,, hard work and requires a lot of capital investment but I believe, like Herbert, that the future is bright and the de mand for milk will increase. A great many dairy-men have gone out of business in the last few years and there are going to be more to go out. So it seems that the fu ture is bright for those who are willing to invest ancMo^e the outdoors. neighbors Crows, blue jays, and squi rrels can steal a larg part of your pecan crop; enough, n fact, td warrant spending sometime controlling them. John P. Hardister, wild life blblogist at Clemeon Uni versity, recently t(fld. of re search at the University of Georgia which .reveals the exteat of damage these pests can do. Crows, for instance, during the period bteweeq % Noverp- and March,..Ware found to — 'shift the bulk of the# diet from insects to vegetable matter. While pecans are maturing, it’s thought that some crows feed entirely on peearts. Hardister says one c^ow will eat one ounce of food a day and will ruin three times as much in the process. That’s four ounces a dgy. Be fore you dismiss this as in significant, follow Hardis- ter’s reasoning to-the end: Attunyog that the pecans are 50 percent meats when shelled, the ' biologists esti mates that the crow eats two ounces of unshelled nuts and ruips. another * six 1 ounces. Thai’s a total of one-half pound of pecans a day, dr 15 pounds a month. At 30 cents a pound, a crow in your pecan grove would be cpsting you about $4.50 a month. Fifty crows might cost you $225 a month if you had enough pecans to attract such a large flock. Hardister says bluejays, bird for bird, will eat or des troy about one-half as many pecans as crows. Vou can figure your bluejay damage at about $2.25 per bird per month. . -.' “Okay, I’ve ushered all the kids to bed—now help me take this down before our dinner guests arrive.” -+T- by yc.'Mt rldied Master krydeaner We won't laugh at gravy on the vest * ■ .kn *• - Sure, it’s a standard gag of cartoonists and ioke- sters. It has been for years. But it happens. With gravy, jelly, coffee, ice cream, soup, sauce, syrup, ink, and cold drinks. And it happens on Suits, ties, pants, dresses, or coats. Our job is to get the spots out. To do,it. we have a rack of more than 25 different spotting agents. We also have specialists trained to know exactly what can and cannot be done. It’s a highly sensitive business that requires a delicate touch, precise judgment, and expert know ledge. For instance, do you know, how to get out a lipstick stain? Whatever you do, don’t try the com mon household stain removers that might have carbon tetrachloride in them. They simply remove the fat base from the lip- Jtick and allow the color to permanently set in the fabric. Then the stain becomes very, very perma nent. And it could Well be on your most expensive party, dress. The besl wqy to treat a spot or stain (even gravy on a vest) is to treat the clothing to our Sanitone dry cleaning. The sooner, the better, too. The longer a spot is in the fabric, the harder it is to get out. So, the next time you have a problem with gravy, jelly, coffee, ice cream, or whatever, put us on the Spot. "'if* Sanitone Sunshine Cleaners -and Laundry Florida St. — Dial 833-1492 A SQUIRHEL will destroy about as many pecans as a crow, says the biologist. This makes the outlook pretty dismal for the indivi dual who, say, has all three pests and only a few tree»> The prospects for, owners of larger groves would he frightening - if. they had crows, bluejavs, and squir- rrels at the same time. Hardister says pecan pro ducers can minimize their losses harvesting their crop the shortest possible time — giving the crop less exposure to the pests. An interesting idea ad vanced for coping with the crows is the crow-shoot Many individuals and groups are interested in shooting Promoting a crow-shoot in your pecan grave would probably not be hard. Crows don’t like ahotguns. But they soon learn that the shotgun hat a limited range. Then the crows will fly in and steal pfecans on the out side perimeter of the grove. To discourage these “edu cated” croSvs, Hardister sug gests the special shotgun shell that sends an explosive projectile ibO yards or more to explode ih the vicinity of the Crow. / A combination of several methods will be more effec tive than a single technique, he* says. other bird scaring devices such as rope . firecrackers and auto matic exploders. These are usually sold at feed and seed stores. Shooting squirrels in your necans should be cleared with the game Warden before the shooting starts. Squirrels are classed as game animals and are protected by State law. Hardister promises to pro vide more details for persons wanting them. Write to him, Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, Clemson Uni versity, Clemson, S. C. Farm Market News VEGETABLES Beans, Lima Bu. Hpr, $4. . Collards, Doz. Bchs., $1.75- $2.25. Eggplants.•Bp., $2-$2.50. Green Onions, Doz. Bchs., SI- SI.25. Okra, Bu. No. 1 & 2, $3-$6. Peppers, Bell Bu., $3-$3.50. Peppers, Hot bu.. $5-$6. Radishes, Doz. Bchs., 75c. Squash. No. 1 & 2 bu., $2-$4. Sweet Potatoes. Bu., $1.75- $3.50. Tomatoes, I’ink & Green Bu. Bkt., $3-$7. Turnips & Tops, Doz. Bchs., $1.75 $2.25. GRAIN Wheat. Bu., $i.25-$1.40. Oats, Bu., 70e-80c. Barley, Bu., 90c $1. Soybeans, Bu., $2.40-$2.50. Corn, Bu. Shelled Yellow, $1.05-$1.15. Corn, Bu. Shelled White, $1.05- ' $1.18. CATTLE Commercial Cows, $18-$19.40. Canners A Cutters, $13.50- $16. Good Ch. Stocker s & H, $22.50-$27.75. Medium Stocker S & H, $20- $22.50. HOGS Hogs No. 1-3, 2-10-250 pounds, $17.25-$18. Woodruff Mon Wins Art Prize / LANCASTER — Robert W. Wilson. retired Air Force Major from Woodruff, won ‘he $50 popular prize in the Ninth Annual Springs Art ^ontest and Show with “Viet Nam Story.” a large oil nainting of a battle scene. Wilson’s painting received the largest number of the votes cast bv rro^e than 5T00 visitors to the Springs show, held in Lancaster Oct. 20-29 This is Wilson’s fourth popular prize in the Springs ^how. He won in 1953, the Mrst year he entered, and aga f n in 1954 and 1988. Wilson retired from the Air Force in 1963. He became interested in painting when he was asked by his com manding officer to teach art to a group of civilians in Canada in 1937. He later started painting. How Can I? By ANNE ASHLEY Q. How can I protect my brass doorknobs, escutcheon plates, and other such orna mental hardware from coi rosion and pitting? A. By periodically rubbing on a thin layer of paste Wax. Clean thoroughly With metal polish or scouring powder first, then rub on the wax, and buff vigorously when dry. .'Renew once or twice a year to insure continuing protection. Q. Is there something I can improvise in my cookery when someone in my house hold |s not supposed to eat buttet? A. frry using juice from a fresh lemon, instead of but ter. Fresh lemon juice squeezed on fish, chicken or baked potato is truly de- 'icious. Q. How can I remedy a scorched pan? A. ’ Before attempting to wash it, ov^niight in slightly diluted household bleach. Your cleaning will then be 'comparatively easy. Q. How can I drill a hole in ^glass? A. Use a.regular steel drill, and keep the Point of contact Saturated * With camphorated Dil or turpentine or mineral spirits. Don’t exert too much pressure — let the drill do the work! Q. How can I remove the deposits that have collected around m fyaucets? A. By rubbing with a clean cloth sprinkled with a few drops of vinegar. This treat ment is also good for remov ing water spots from atain- 'ess sinks. Many other such tips are included in my new household manual. Q. What can f do about mst marks on my stainless steel sink? A. You can eliminate these very easily by rubbing with Hghter fluid. After the rust disappears, go over the sink with, your kitchen cleanser, and it will be as bright and shining as when new. • ■ Q. How can I increase the efficiency of my carpet eweeper? A. By dampening the brushes of the sweeper just before using it, they will do a much better job of picking up lint, dust, and the like. Q. How ran I, when hand 'ewing with double thread, nrevent the thread from tangling? A. You can go a long wav towards' preventing surh tangUng if you’ll knot the ends separately instead of tf H'ether. Q. How can I. when buvjn'’ dark corduroy, test its cokr 'astness? A. By rubbing over its sur face with a white handker chief. Guide To_ Buying /Sweaters, Sweaters and blouses areJ fertaMy at 4he neck, bust, usually a must in our fall and winter wardrobes. They are usually sized according to\Sleeve*/n^jit fit loosely ajid *tr PANELING IDEAS Need help choosing panel ing? Write Western Wood Products Assn., Dept. 504-P Yeoh Bldg., Portland, Ore. 97204, and ask for a copy of “Paneling.” Enclose, 10c to Coyer handling. m -4- liilifev- -feSy.’ X t:—/* fy'**- VIH NO MORNING BACKACHE FROM SLEEPING ON A TOO-SOFT MATTRESS *'*< •* * „. * *«- ■*'" If & * CHOOSE EXTRA OR GENTLY m Sealy Posturepedic m Designed in c<$>$ration with orthopedic surgeons for comfortafeily firm support. Choose your com fort-extra fifth Stondard or gently firm Princess. 195 #« pc. full or twin i * ■"Jr* bust measure, although some manufacturing companies size blouses the same as dress sizes. Sweaters are usually bought one or two sizes larger than blouses according to Indi vidual preference as to hi. They are manufactured ill two ways—they may be cut piece by piece from knitted cloth pieces and sewed to gether, or they are actually knitted together into the de sired shape. This knit-to- shape sweater is full fash ioned sweater. These cost more but they hold their shaEe better and usually weal* long er, than the cut and sewed type. The best made sweat ers are those fitted by full fashioryng at the sides near the waistline, along the sleeves and neckline. They are also fitted under the a/j Before buying a make sure to cheek" the line to see that its not too snug. Cardigan sweaters should stay neatly buttoned without gapping. Slip on style sweaters should go over the head easily. If ‘ they stretch too tightly the yarns around the neck area may break. See that the sKOuldefs are wide enough yet do not sag. Ribbing at {he heck, bottom, and sleeves- should fit snugly with little stretch. Blouses should fit com- and shoiflders with no strain when you move your arms. not bind, ? at the armholes. Long steevjej $l\ou)d. coyer the wristbooe*^ vheb tile elbow* are bent. Check to see that fajls ace long enough to stay SHOWCASE ~ Come and see our Holiday \ Groin Elevator Is^n Operation Laurqns County ^arm Bur- iu President T. * J. Cope- eau land h ident T announced that the Grain Eletator is now in/operation Under new ment, and offers fast nt service to farmers of, Laurens County, and sur- fbunding area. South Carolina Farm Bur eau’s Marketing Association saunjgd management of veatte* locate# ih An- dSNKfn. TWr ip angjAet effort on the part of Farm Bureau to meet the requests of ex pressed needs by farmers in the area of marketing. Farm Bureau will manage the facility for the Piedmont Fkrthm’ Association, under an agreement simjlar to the one presently being engaged iir by the two associations at £hf Edstey Elevator. The SCFB Marketing also man ages the Charleston ’ Export Grain' Facility. Showcase on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the Agricultural Build ing in Laurens from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. You’ll see lovely and exciting Christmas decora tions and gifts that you cjm make yourself. ( Everyone , is invited. This program is sponsored by the Laurens .Union, and Spartan burg Extension Home Econo* mists.’ tr-p i ^ ~ AUTO-NERVES • It pays- to-keep your car 4n .good ignition. Owjiens. oftns neglect the car’s electrical system as long as it is func tioning smoothly. gleet may sooner or later result in sudden failure. Ig* nition, lights, horn, and othef electrically - Operated acces sories should be profession- hlly checked at least twice per year to forestall failnrtS due to loose or worn wiring and wearing parts, according to the Institute for Safer Living. K#D«rrYTteMt By ‘JIM* GOODMAN FOR FULL WQIAE PROTECtIq57 they OUGHT TO INSURE MfiT W Be Sure . . . Insure! GOODMAN INSURANCE 833-3977 make you hit the ceiling? CEILING HOT WHEN YOU HIT tT? THEN YOU HAVE AN ORDINARY HEATER! 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