Tins From H.D. Agent

Tins From H.D. Agent

Knitwear Make Oreri

Attractive comfortable clothes' for the youngsters in the family often may be fashioned from old or worn knit garments, discarded by their Riders, clothing specialists of' the U. S. Department of Agriculture say. As proof, they offer an illustrated booklet, entitled “Knitwear .Make Overs” which shows many photographs of young garments made from such frequently discarded items as men's sweaters damaged by moths, worn cotton knit shirts, old jersey dresses, and even long legged underwear. This booklet is free on request to the U. S. Dept, of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.

PI ays u its and pajamas f o r youngsters; nightgowns, jackets and underwear for babies; a twopiece suit for a little lad and knit coat and smocked dress for a very young lady are among the made over clothes shown on these pages. Now that the busy holidays are over many mothers have time for make-over jobs that provide needed clothes at little or no expense. The possibilities of old knit garments frequently are overlooked, the specialists say, because the home seamstress fears that the goods will ravel when cut. Many knit goods do not ravel, they say, and if they do, it is easy to “finish edges to prevent it. “Knitwear Makeovers ’ shows not only garments for children in the family but jackets, caps, mittens, socks and slippers for older members. Even scraps of knit goods may be used to good advantage, the booklet shows. Reflecting Roof

A shiny insulated roof reflects heat from the sun and not only helps keep the house cool * in summer but helps prevent loss of heat from the house in winter, engineers of the D. S. Dept, of Agriculture say. They have tound_tiiis to be true of shiny all minum roofs, for example. Although such a roof does not admit the heat of the sun to help warm the house in winter, less heat escapes fiom within the house with a net saving in fuel. 1 his is because tne reflective insulation turns back inside heat. Time Money and Food

Very careful planning of family meals is essential for the homemaker whose time and money both are limited, say family economists of the U. S. Dept, of Agriculture. Budget meals are more difficult for women with jobs or with small children than those with ample time for mark(See

H. D. TIPS, page S.)

Brower Visits 4-H Clubs

Dave Blower, A 9 livestock specialist of V.P.I., visited the 1-H clubs in the coi nty yesterday. Mr. Brower was accompanied on his county tour by W. H. I.yne and William Saville.

F. T. CLUB MEETS TODAY

An all day meetingVof the F. 1. \ alley home demonstration club is being held today at the home of Mrs. John H. Revercomh.