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Handmade I Local panel tests consumes preference 10A THE TIMES HERALD PORT HURON, MICH. Tuesday, May 21, 1974 People i By BARBARA AR RIG 0 i'eople Section Writer Did you ever wonder how products wore tested before marketing? About 50 area women had a chance to find out recently when they were guests at Consumer Preference Panel run by Mary Zehner from the Department of Agriculture Economics at Michigan State University. Held at Southeastern Michigan (las Company, the women on the panel voiced their opinions on turkey rolls, types of chrysanthemums, Christmas trees, raisins and the percentage of fat in various types of milk. They also filled in a general information questionnaire. "This is a statewide educational research project so consumers can have a voice in choosing products coming in the next four years and some products already on the Mrs.

Zehner explained. Over 2.00(1 people will be polled by the time the statewide program has finished for the year. In an effort to cut labor costs, raisin growers have devised a method to dry their product on the vine, after which they are mechanically picked. The end result is a plump golden raisin which the women at the testing panel tasted. The raisins arc lighter in color because they do not get as much sunlight as raisins dried on paper trays between the vines.

The new method saves about $:10 per acre, according to Mrs. Zehner. The new raisins are a project of Western Regional Research Laboratories of the U.S. Department of Argriculture. The Consumer Marketing Program of the Extension Service cooperates with them on one project a year.

"The decision to go ahead with these raisins will depend on Michigan consumers, commercial bakers and exporters," Mrs. Zehner said. She also explained the recent dearth and price of raisins was due to a bad crop in 1972, which was further damaged by rain in the drying season. The 1973 crop had a high yield, but a lot of grapes went into wine production, leading to a lower supply of raisins and a higher price. sumers are interested in a mum that looks like a daisy.

Testers were asked to explain the uses they would choose for each plant to grow at home, to give someone in the hospital, as a funeral memorial and so on. The Christmas tree questions pertained to shape of trees and preferences for natural versus artificial. The growers association, Mrs. Zehner explained, wants background information on these areas for a business which has a $16 million yield in Michigan. Their main concerns are fire proofing are consumers concerned enough about trees as a fire hazard to necessitate spending 25 cents per tree to spray each tree with fire retardant? Do people have trouble disposing of a natural tree? Mrs.

Zehner also gave a few tips for care of a live Christmas tree. First, shake the tree outside, to get old needles out of it. Then cut off a section on the butt, so it will accept water, which should be given daily. Finally, she added that commercial products to' give cut flowers a longer life will not help a fresh tree, but may be of some use if tree is not fresh. The milk industry was responsible for the last study on the fat content of milk, which they began when they found many consumers thought whole milk had a fat content of 50 per cent or higher.

Consumers on the panel were asked to give the fat content of whole milk, lowfat milk, two per cent milk, skim milk and non-fat dry milk. In addition they answered a question about the nutrients in milk. Many seem embarassed to find out whole milk contains only 3.5 per cent fat. Two per cent milk has two per cent fat in it. Lowfat milk, by law.

contains one-half to two per cent fat. although Mrs. Zehner added most lowfat milks contain less than one per cent fat. Skim milk contains less than one-half per cent fat, as does non-fat dry milk. Mrs.

Zehner pointed out whole milk has considerably less fat than other forms of milk, such as American cheese which can contain up to 40 per cent fat. The information from the panels becomes public information when it is completed. Members of the panel were invited by Judy Marks, extension home economist, for St. Clair County. She explained that the consumers testing agency wanted a cross-section of consumers, made up mainlv of vounger homemakers.

gown labor of love "I'm a crochet-holic, but the dress was a labor of love, even for me," says Mrs. Jane Gilbert, Marysville, about the wedding gown she hand-knitted and crocheted for La Verne La Pointe. LaVerne, who Saturday became Mrs. Gary Zulauf, wanted a gown that "was different." And something she could wear again, perhaps as an evening dress. The idea of a handcrocheted gown appealed to her and a future sister-in-law, Denise Zulauf, suggested Mrs.

Gilbert, a family friend. Mrs. Gilbert agreed to the project and she and LaVerne sent for a pattern. Not wanting to risk mis -matching, LaVerne and Mrs. Gilbert next purchased an entire dye lot of ivory wool.

They choose one hundred per cent wool because, of its color, texture and weight. From then on, the project was Mrs. Gilbert's. She began crocheting on Aug. 1, 1973 with a complet ion of Feb.

1 This is the amount of time she calculated would be necessary to finish the individual pieces, with perhaps another month needed for basting. Mrs. Gilbert, who teaches six grade at Howard Crull School, had planned to crochet at least two hours a day but during the teacher's strike, she averaged much more than that by doing her knitting in court. She estimates that about 450 hours went into making the dress pieces. What she hadn't anticipated was the huge amount of knitting the dress actually required.

The knitted portions took twice the time to complete. And because Mrs. Gilbert's crocheting enthusiasm doesn't include knitting as well, she found the work tedious and says she wouldn't do the same pattern again. Because LaVerne is tall, the dress pieces all required additions and this, too. was more than either of them really had anticipated.

The work proceeded pretty much on schedule until Christmas, when Gilbert found it difficult to "get everything done." Nevertheless, she accomplished her goal and by Feb. 1 was ready for basting the completed pieces. This took her another month because had now decided that hand-sewing would best for the dress. About the first of March she was ready to cut the lining and LaVerne had her first fitting. Until this point it had been difficult for LaVerne to imagine the finished product.

The lining was another challenge in logistics which Mrs. Gilbert solved by opening seams and adding gussets. By the middle of March LaVerne had taken the dress home and was ready for her pre-bridal pictures. Saturday both she and Mrs. Gilbert had the satisfaction of seeing their dream come true.

A PAMPERING PEDICURE Remember your feet probably need some attention before you bare them to the world in open-toed sandals this summer. Use the same steps on your toes that you do your fingers wash and dry feet thoroughly, trim toe nails being careful to leave smooth edges, remove excess cuticle and polish carefully. SAU BEGINS WEDNESDAY uj in a COORDINATED People Talk A. Elizabeth Wilkins 'JT La erne with komii Pregnant wife's smoking worries expectant father The supply should be better in a couple of years when more vineyards mature, Mrs. Zehner added.

The turkey sausage tested by the panel is a product of the Food Science Department at MSU. One sausage was all ground turkey meat. The other was ground turkey meat with 20 per cent "deboned" meat added. The deboned meat is achieved by-grinding up a turkey carcass, which usually has three to four per cent of the original meat left on it after earning toother turkey products. Water is added to the ground carcass, then it is put through a sieve to separate out the bone fragments.

Although the seasonings in both sausages were the same, testers noted a difference in spiciness. Mrs. Zehener at-tributed this to the presence of phosphate in the one product which helps keep the ingredients together. Its use may create a less tangy taste. Five chrysanthemum plants were displayed for consumers to rate.

They were not marked as chrysanthemums and consumers were asked if they were all mums. The plants included the Princess Anne, the plant most often available; the Football mum, used often as a cut flower; the Spider, used exclusively in cut arrangements; the Crystal, a decorative flower which "either looks fragile or like a weed to most people," Mrs. Zehner said); and the Daisy mum, a new variety not yet on the market. Mrs. Zehner explained growers are interested in knowing whether con- Steven II.

Leslie George T. Ferris, Marysville, has been elected president in Phi Alpha Delta, legal fraternity at the Pettit College of Law at Ohio Northern Universitv for 1974-75. Dr. Thomas Mawdesley, Deckerville, recently attended the ICA program on X-Ray Safety at the Sheraton Inn Walder, Schamburg, 111. Among the 44 students who received Baccalaureate degrees from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administratio last month were Eugene H.

Anglebrandt, Port Huron, and Stephen Krasnuik, Marysville. Eugene was also listed named to the President's Honor List for the Spring Semester. Others on the list were Stephen R. Hudson and Sheila M. White, both of Port Huron.

Bike program planned today ST; CLAIR-A11 children of St. Mary's Catholic School will take part today and Wednesday in a bicycle safety program. Children will be tested on safety knowledge, they also can be tested on riding skills and have their bicycles inspected for safety. According to Morris W. Brown, representative who organized the Modern Woodman of America sponsored event, the legal reserve fraternal life insurance society promotes bicycle safety on a nationwide basis.

The bicycle program has been endorsed by the Bicycle Institute of America, Inc. "Bicycles present a challenge to every community," Brown said. "Each year thousands children are injured in bicycle accidents that they, themselves, could have avoided if they'd kept their bikes in good running order, obeyed traffic laws and handled their bicycles skillfully." Scores of 80 or better on each of three tests with possible scores of 100 are necessary to receive a large embroidered sweater emblem. All participants will receive free reflector strips. Safety inspection decals will be placed on all bikes passing mechanical safety standards.

Plans are now being made to make bicycle safety program available to all the children of St. Clair. Any one who would be interested in having this for their school age children are asked to contact Mr. Morris Brown. Barbara Nelson Lillian Jamison Word from Marlette tells us that anyone wishing to host a foreign student from the English Language Center at M.S.U.

for the Memorial Day weekend is asked to contact Donna Ferguson at Arrival time will be Friday-evening and departure time. Monday. This hospitality program is arranged through the Ecumenical Campus Center in Ann Arbor. At the U-M graduation May 4. Barbara Nelson received a B.A.

degree in psychology with high distinction. Barb, who was co-salutatorian of PHHS in 1970 and graduated from SCCCC. was also honored at the University's Honors Convocation for high academic achievment. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Edgar R. Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Anger, Newark, who were formerly Port Huron residents, returned to Port Huron on May 17.

Then they and Mrs. Doris Stephenson flew to Westminster, to visit Jo Anne and Dean Doran and their children, Tabatha and William. It has been four years since all have been together. Meantime Doris' husband, Ray will be going to see the pre-race at the "Indy Pvt. Steven H.

Leslie recently spent a 15-day leave with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd C. Leslie.

Steven serves with the 377th Field Artillery near Nurem-burg. Germany. He enlisted in the Army in 1973. He took basic training at Ft. Knox, and advanced individual training at Ft.

Sill, Okla. When the West Michigan Chapter of the American Marketing Association met in Kalamazoo May 15, David Swanson was given a Marketing Student of the Year Award. David is a student at Ferris State College. Lillian Mayer Jamison, a graduate of SCCCC Registered Nursing Program, received a B.S. from the College of St.

Francis, Joliet. 111., May 4. Lillian is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mayer.

She and her husband. Gary, (also a former Port Huronite) and their children live in Ladd, 111. where he is a Presbyterian pastor and she is a coronary intensive care nurse. ik-Airman 1 Ada Hunsbedt left for Bitburg, Germany after spending a 30-day leave with her mother, Mrs. S.E.

Hunsbedt, Harbor Beach. ik-Here's an alert for you 1955 graduates of PHHS. Seems some records have been lost and those who are planning your 20th reunion for next year need your help! Please call Jerri Chappee Smith at 984-3375 to give her your leave your name and number? I can eit her do so or say. "No. thank you But I appreciate the choice.

MONTEREY. CAL. DEAR Apparently you think everyone who has a phone also has the God-given right to intrude on the privacy of others whenever he pleases. Sorry, I don't agree. The polite way is to identify yourself without being asked.

You then give the other party an alternative. They can either accept the call, return it later, or not return it at all if thev don't care to. ALL JEWELRY BEAD ITEMS Vi OFF REGULAR PRICE LIMITED SUPPLY POLYESTER THREAD Reg. 19c EA. spools 100P0LYESTE N0N-W0YEN INTERFACING Reg.

39c YARD $100 5 YDS. I "SUMMER BREEZE" 100 POLYESTER 45" WIDE WASH 'N WEAR CARE GREAT PARTY LOOKS Reg. $2.49 $166 YARD Reg. Mrs. Jano (iilbtTi ht'lps scooped up by the highway department The owners responsible for these atrocities give as their main reason for producing unwanted litters, wanted to show my kids the facts of life." Couldn't they just buy a book? They might also show them the facts of death at any animal shelter.

Why are no campaigns being aged against the ever-increasing pet explosion? How about promoting the slogan. '-For Pet's Sake, Don't Litter." CONCERNED DEAR CONCERNED: I'm for it. Here's your letter and I hope readers ho love animals ill take it from there. DEAR ANN LANDERS: I resent it when I make a phone call and am asked, "May I tell her who is calling?" I can understand such procedure in a business office, but in a home? Whose business is it except the party to whom I wish to speak? I get the impression that the person who asks is screening the calls. When I'm asked to identify myself I am forced to be rude.

When someone says, "Would you like to Walter Boal anniversary were married June 4, 1924 in St. Domi-tilla's Church, Hillside, 111. They have one daughter, Miss Boal, one son, Walter J. Boal, Southfield, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. By r1 Ann Landers? DEAR ANN LANDERS: My wife and I were married five years ago.

We practiced birth control for the first three years because we weren't ready for a family. Two years ago we started to try. Last week we learned the great news. Barbara is pregnant. This morning we got into a terrible hassle.

It was about her smoking. I know I read somewhere that smoking is bad for pregnant women. Do you have recent information on this subject? Please. Ann, give me the facts so Barbara will come to her senses. LOOKING AHEAD DEAR LOOKING: Actually, it's not the pregnant woman who is harmed by smoking it's the unborn child.

Dr. Nevil Butler, professor of hild Health at the University of Bristol in England, did a 14-year study. It was the most massive experiment of its kind, involving 17,400 births. Even the women who smoked only two or three cigarettes a day gave birth to a higher percentage of defective babies. The most startling figures were a 30 per cent increase in newborn deaths and the doubled risk of congenital heart disease.

If those facts aren't enough to make a pregnant onian throw away those filthy-weeds she's got rocks in her heads. DEAR ANN. LANDERS: I agree with almost every word you write. Now, will you give me a hand, please? It's important. Every hour, 3,500 cats and dogs are born in the U.S.

Many humane societies kill about 3,500 animals a month. There is little time or money left for improving the situation. Thousands of animals are abandoned to suffer horribly before being Mr. and Mrs. Mark 50th Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Boal, 734 Lakeview Avenue, will be honored for their 50th anniversary at an open house Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Their daughter, Marge Boal, will host the party. Margaret Reichart and Walter Boal 100POLESTER DOUBLE-KNITS 60" WIDE MACHINE WASH 'N DRY. GREAT FOR EASY-CARE VACATION CLOTHES $4.99 YD.

SALE ENDS MAY 25. address and possible new name. Four piano students of Mrs. Harold Rcid, Deckerville, performed and were presented the National Gold Cup at the annual Honor Concert of the National Federation of Music Clubs, May 9 in the First Congregational Church, Port Huron. Those who received the awards were DeAnn Rich, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas Rich, Carsonville; Coleen Clearv, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Cleary, Minden City; Cheryl Schubel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Jack Schubel, Minden City; Karen Sleting, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Rex Seiting, Sandusky. John T. Ferris, son of Mr. and Mrs.

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