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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 26, 1968)
6 KEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday. Dcmbf 7. H6I Work Smarter Not Harder OSU Specialist Gives Home Tips For Holiday Season By BERNICE STRAWN OSU Extension Specialist for a gala holiday TA- F.LKl'LOTH. Mm. Dorothy Brown, Oregon State University Exten sion homo furnishing specialist, MlggCSlft h novel Idea. Cut suit able motifs lnm a ynrd of print ed fabric. ilH'n applv the cutout to a solid color tablecloth by using laundry starch as the ad hesive. The decoration will come off easily when the season Is over and the cost Is loss than buy- Ing a special cloth for the oc casion. THERE'S BEEN A CHANCE In Underwriters Laboratories l I'D labeling of appliances. We've always said tlie label should he both on the appli ance and the cord an a guide to safety. Hut since July 1. appliances do not carry this la bel on the cord. The reason Is this. Consumer have Ix'cn con fused when seeing the label on the cord and assumed this km 'f - yokes sing ' ! ..... f... 2 il meant the appliance also was ttitumi Mil So now, if the I'L label In on the appliance this assure you that tth the cord and aill in have met I lie I'L rcuulre- menls. However, replacement cords will continue to have the label. THERE'S A RIGHT WAY to disconnect an electric appliance such as n fry pan simple as It may seem to many people. First turn the control to "off," Cl))iStl!)ils? Warm ind sincere holiday greetings. Stmi mm. " ? v-'-' - - tm r t ristiuas rich in .spiritual joys and memorable moments for you. MORROW COUNTY ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY We hope the Joy and spirit of the new year remains with you all through the year. THOMSON BROS. GROCERY MADGE JIM BRUCE &vvx&maMri-e?ie'Viir" 'isS',iirK'iri,U'ir'Jr,i'iri,K'i'' , -. C' .;-''" XvT- DRAWN BY JILL SCOTT. 8th GRADE Crisp Logging Co. Oris and Doris Crisp then remove the plot! from the wall, and lastly, disconnect the I) hi n at the MDiihance. Here's whv. If the appliance control Is still set for "on", sparks may lump from the prune of the plut to the wall outlet when yuu disconnect this part. L'se the reverse procedure when Martini! to use an oppll a nee. A removable plu which has a thermostat tun 1 1 into it should be allowed to cool be fore It is unpluuucd. This Is the "brain" of the uppliance, so handle It with cure. The best place to store It is in a box to ovoid chances of knocks. HOLIDAY BAKINC WITH A TODULER UNDKKIDOT can be a harrowinu experience. Mrs. Robert Frasier. Oregon Slate Iniversltv EMenslon fam ilv life spivlalist, suvs it helps lo plan ahead for some in-tlvi ties he can do. Even a two year old can rcicc pans. A bowl and some ingredients of his very own mav keep him out of your hair, rut some dry Inuredlenls Into small contain ers so he can mix them togeth er. Water or milk in a smell pitcher which he can add "all bv himself" adds experience In pouring and an opportunity to develop a feeling of self-mastery. In the meantime, you can get your baking done without too much interference. IF YOU'VE HEARD RUMORS about radiation from color TV, this information from the Nat ional Safety Council may put you at case. They quote the author of an article from the Journal of the American Medical Association as saving, "... it is mv un biased opinion, after reviewing the available material, that the publicity over color television receivers and X-ravs has been rather Inflated. If a color tele vision Is well const rutted, prop erty maintained, ooerated under specified conditions and utilized ti ruler good viewing habits, then It can attora much pleasure and need not be considered a health hazard." Uv "good viewing habits," we usually mean to watch it six lo eight feet from the set. TO THE C.AL WHO HAS EV ERYTHING except time, give a microwave cooking unit. Cook ing In seconds is now a reality for more families because of the new portable unit which plugs Into any regular appliance out let In the kitchen. The microwave unit looks like an oven but also boils, fries, bakes and roasts. Eggs for breakfast are on the table In seconds. An employed home maker can cook a roust when she gets home and put dinner on the table In half an hour. You can also cook food on serving plates or dishes and save on pan washing. Only the food, not the dishes, sets hot. Forget about pot holders. HAVING YOUNG VISITORS during the holidays? Safeguard small children by putting med icines, household chemicals, cleaning agents and flammable liquids beyond their sight and reach. Give the children one room where they can play and be supervised. Make certain there isn't anything left in the room which is a hazard such as light ed candles, sharp object h, or scatter rugs that skid. lirikJfi'ri'Jrik'itf7'iii'wiijrl-t-t-u'JailiriiMrC HAPPY HOLIDAY The best the season brings is wished for you and yours. CHARLES O'CONNOR IONE .lff.4lff.4P4r.JKSIX.S May all the joys of the Christmas holiday reach every heart and home. b 1 1 CECIL GENERAL STORE EVELYN MARICK 4- Tr If, .4 7 Chris-f 5x h5s & DRAWN BY LARRY PALMER. 1st GRADE KIEIIIA COS WmlM 0
