—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 20, 1963 12 • Safety Week (Continued from Page 1) Its theme -is “Inspection plus Correction "equals Protection.” The 20th annual farm safety program is sponsored by the Department of Agnculture and the National Safety Council. Secretary of Agriculture, Onille Freeman noted that, “Every hour an accident claims the life of a farm resident. Someone living on a farm sut lers a disabling injury every 40 seconds ” He called on farmers to practice safety every day of the year, not merely during the week. “Being careful is no more than common sense.” he said, “But it requires con stant attention and mental alertness. When a man is fa tigued or in a hurry to finish a job or trip, he becomes ac cident prone. The National Safety coun cil has stressed a different phase of safety for every day in the week. Sunday has been designated as the day to stress “Reverence of life" Take time to care Be open minded *o safety suggestions. Realize that haste makes waste. Plan to avoid an overcrowded sche dule. Monday's theme is “Safety Begins at Home”. Keep your tann and farm home in order. Eliminate hazards as you find them Be a good housekeeper M £ A SUPER-POWERED AEROSOL ESPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR THE DAIRY INDUSTRY The neu insecticide th.it’s ama/mj.>,li ellec tne, (‘<onoiuic.il, sate, c.isi to use, last and clean. Kills Hies, cl on the lesistant ones, and other insects that pl.iKne the dairt l.mn. Ask to '-oc it demonstrated. SMOKETOWX Tli. Ij.iiu . ;5!)7-55.{<) Landis Bros. Inc. A. B. C. Groff Alan Beyer M. S. Yearsley & Sons Lam aster 393-3906 New Holland 354-8001 Christiana LY 3-5G87 tVest Chester 696-2990 Wenger Implement Cc. Shotzberger's Edwards & Cox H. S. Newcomer & Son Biidc BU 4-4467 Elm 665-2141 Oxford 932-2929 Mt. Joy 653-3361 CHOOSE FROM THE LOfItfGREEN LINE 5 OF CUSTOMERIZED JOHN DEERE FORAGE EQUIPMENT in your home and on your farm, Agricultural chemicals are the Tuesday theme. Chemicals are becoming more widely used in agriculture and about the farm home. Always read the label, use as directed, store in original containers and in loc ked cabinets. Dispose of empty containers safely. “Prevent Falls”, says Wed nesday’s slogan. Plan ahead. Good planning reduces the temptation to hurry, means better production anjd fewer accidents. Repair or discard, broken and unsafe ladders. Make sure the stairways are adequately lighted and prop erly handrailed. Thursday’s theme calls at tention to Rural Highway Safety. Be courteous on the highway a courteous dri ver believes in living and let live. Know and obey all traf fic laws and follow safe driv ing practices. Remove trees, weeds and shrubs at farm en trances and intersections to im prove visibility. Obey the “Signs of Life”. Farm Machinery safety will be emphasized on Friday. Don’t depend on luck. Make sure your equipment is in safe operating condition. Make cer tain all .guards and safety de vices are in place. Always stop the machine before unclogging, oiling or adjusting Equipment should be well marked with flags and properly lighted. • CRUSHED STONE All Sizes e AGRICULTURAL LIMESTONE BELMONT LIMESTONE CO. R. 1). 1, Raiadise - Gap HI 2-4133 3CKSCX ATTENTION Farmers and Poultrymen We are the largest suppliers of Wood Shavings in the East for Poultry Litter and Cattle Bedding packaged in bales, burlap and paper bags. We deliver anywhere. We are now receiving' a new crop of very clean peanut hull. Save money by picking up at our warehouse. For prompt service call 0. & D. SAWDUST CO., Enc. 659 E. Main St., Lititz, Pd. (formerly of Manheim) Phone 626-2068 Distributor For Shredded Pine bark for Mulching Evergreens, roses, etc. Recreation is not forgotten. Saturday’s theme is recreation safety. Take safety seriously everywhere all the time. Around 'bodies of water (large or small) be especially care ful. Learn to handle guns 'prop erly. Include safety in farm family vacation plans. • New Holland (Continued from Page 2) other kinds were $lO to $2O per head lower. Riding hor ses brought $llO-275, while driving horses were $llO-250. Pony mares sold for $6O-125, and geldings were $3O-125 Killer horses brought 6% to 7 cents a pound. The July 15 hog market was 50 higher as 496 butcher hogs and 65 shoats were sold. Retail hogs to local butchers brought 19.75 to 21.25. Grades 1 to 3 to the packers were 19. 50-20.35, while heavyweight hogs brought 18.50 to 19.50. Sows sold for 13-15.25, and shoats were $8.50 to $l2. The 120 calves at the July 15 auction brought prices of 1.00 to 2.00 higher as choice and prime vealers sold for 30- 33 50; good and low choice were 26-30; standard 22-26, and common 18-22. Power lawn mowers are cer tainly not (playthings, warn Penn State extension safety specialists. They urge home owners to keep a safety eye open wheneier they mow the lawn It’s good health insur ance to be careful. 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