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i J t f IN I'PPER STATE PAIR—Pictured their heifers which were recentlv are Patti and Ponnie Sparks with shown at the I'pper State Fail - . HOW CAN/W’ By Anne Atfdey Q Wlist t( * good formula for frocting a window? A. Soften putty with a few drop* of Unteed oil, and dab this ooer the outside of the win dow pant This will dry into a met frosting in a day or so, whereupon another coat may be applied. This frosting it more or lest permanent and weather proof, and can safely be washed However, you can "defrost" a any time you wish with concen traied ammonia. Q How can I mi* »tajxh for uae on dark material* 9 A. Mix the starch w ith cold tea A substitute for starch to be used on black or dark blue materials it to dissolve one teaspoon of gelatin in a quart of w ater How can 1 keep potatoes from sprouting m their bln? A. By placing a few apples among the potatoes Q How can I remove •pot» from a pair of white kid glovea? A. Ordinary cuticle removerit a good cleaning agent Just moisten a cloth with U and rub the soiled spots with it ^ It there any way I can el iminate the rather unpleasant odor created while I am cooking cabbage, onions, and other such vegetables? A. Ves While cooking, set a small pan containing vinegar one cloves on the stove, and allow tosimmer. Its spicy aroma counteracts the cooking odors How can 1 brighten up tome of my rugs? A. Wring a cloth out of water, to u hich a cupful of vinegar and a half-teaspoon of ammonia have been added and go over your rug with this It will us ually bring out the colors beaut i fully ^ How can I remove paper that has become stuck to the pol ished surface of furniture 9 A. Soften it w ith olive oil then rub gently oi«er this with a cloth. Q How can 1 clean chrome? A. One simple, inexpensive, and effective method is by using baking soda on a d>y cloth, or kerosene on a damp one Mountville Girls Win Fair Ribbon BY NELL K. HARRISON Patti and BnnnieSparks, dau ghters of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sparks, recently showed their heifers at the Upper State Fair. These girls were the only girls from Laurens County who show ed in the Junior Dairy Show. Patti showed two heifers. One heifer placed first in its class and the other placed second. The pair placed fourth in the pro duce of dam class. Bonnie show ed one heifer, which placed third in class, fourth in fitting, and seventh in showmanship. Patti has been enrolled in 4-H for four years. Her pro jects have included Dairy, Clo thing, and Foods and Nutrition. She is a member of the Girls’ Auxiliary and Training Union at Mountville Baptist Church. Her hobbies include horseback riding, reading and drawing. Bonnie is eleven years old and has been in 4-H one year. Her projects include Clothing and Foods and Nutrition. TIPS FROM CLEMSON HOME & A. This Is the adult of the saw-toothed grain beetle. Both the larvae and adults attack stored animal and vegetable products, and show distinct pre ference for cereals, meals, flour and feeds. To get rid of them, get rid of whatever they are breeding In. May be in throwing out contaminated foods you overlooked some thing which is one of their preferred foods. Also be sure to check new foods In these lines being brought in from the store, in cluding dog and bird foods, to be sure they aren’t contaminat ed when you get them. Try a spot treatment with % residual spray in an area wharf there would be no food contamF nation. These sprays would ha . available at drug, grocery, stores, and at some servlcar. stations. — W. C. nettles, ‘ principal extension specialist, entomology and plant pathology (Editor’s Note: Information In this column is provided by Extension Service specialists and faculty members of Clem- son University. Readers are in vited to submit questions. Ad dress to, Editor, Home & Out doors, care of this newspaper.) Q. I found cone-shaped in sects on a spreading juniper we’ve had 22 years. The cones are very tough. I don’t believe they can t)e opened. There was a small hole at one end. When I pressed on the other end an add-looking worm stuck its head out. It seemed to have several legs but I couldn’t get it all the way out of the cone. What What is it and what should I do for the juniper? R. V., Green ville Attached is a cocoon we find on juniper bushes. It seems to have a harmful effect. What can be done? J.L.Z., Green ville Q, pm sending an insect which I would like for you to identify. Tell me when and what to spray to kill it. We found them on a maple, cedar and crabapple. G.H.S., Gaffney A. The evergreen bagworm is the culprit, m all cases. This is primarily a pest of conifers but may also infest some of the hardwoods such as maples. It’s too late for con trol with insecticides this sea son. The only recourse is to hand-pick or clip. Clipping a- round the twig may tie advis able on some 1 >f the trees, where a silk-like lining is spun. The lining might serve to constrict the plant and cause abnormal growth. Fees for this pest hatch about May 15. This makes it advis able to spray during early June with recommended insecticides such as Malathion, Sevin, etc. The small caterpillars are much more easily controlled Bonnie served as the Re creation Leader for her 4-H Club this past year. She is secretary of the Girls’ Auxil iary at M mntville Baptist Church. Her hobbies include collecting bottles, cooking (especially brownies) and sew ing. with early spraying than the larger ones later. Hand-pick ing anytime during the winter would be a natural.--W.C. Net tles, principal extension specialist, etomology and plant pathology. Q. Is there anything I can put out to kill snakes? Several have been killed around my house, including rattlesnakes. One appeared to have come from under the house. Mrs. B.B., Greenville. A. There’s no approved chemical agent that 1 know of to take care of this problem. Where snakes invade residen tial premises, it usually means they’re looking for food. Best protection is a cleaned up en vironment around the house,es pecially any outbuilding which might serve as breeding area for rats. Also keep weeds and grass cut, and close inviting openings under the house.-Dr. E. D. Brodie, assistant pro fessor of zoology. Q. These small bugs (speci men enclosed) are a real pro blem in the kitchen. They get into corn meal, flour, cereal and other products and I have to throw them away. 1 keep the cabinets clean, but haven’t been able to cope with the bugs. How can I get rid of them? Mrs. F. T., Greenville HAVE CARS WILL SELL That's the word on our new and used car lots now. De spite the fact that there is a nationwide strike against our production plants now, we still have merchandise and WANT to sell it. 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