6—Lancaster Farming, Friday, May 11, 1956 Four-H Winners Honored at Lunch Sponsored by Lancaster ABClub (Continued from page one) Farm Show, through the Eastern District Show at Lancaster to Harrisburg, has been progres sive in her case, from fifth in 1953 to first and second in 1954 to grand champion last year- She also gave credit to the original breeder of her Shropshires, Rob ert Harnish, pointing out that it was unusual for Shrops to move into the championship ring so quickly. For a view of the baby beef work m 4H, Harry Lee Hoar of f _ Bite-Size checker PLAN OF GROWING PULLETS CUTS GROWING COST by cutting feed waste Compared to usual mash feeding, the new Bite- Size Checker plan can make a big cut in your growing cost. Chicks, start eating the new, smaller Checkers when only 4 to 6 weeks old. It takes less feed because pullets spill less out of the hoppers. And the few Checkers that are spilled are quickly picked up—not lost on the ground like mash. Save more money with PURINA PULLET DEVELOPER When pullets are 10 weeks old, change to Pullet Developer Checkers which pro duce a big laying bird at still lower cost. Snader’s Mill Mt. Airy John J. Hess J. Fred Whiteside Vintage Kirkwood S. H. Hiestand John J. Hess II Salunga New Providence H. S. Newcomer John B. Kurtz Mt. Joy Ephrata Wenger Bros. Rheems Warren Sickman J. H. Reitz Pequea .W.W.V.W.WJWV 'RI Gap, explained that he was a member of the Red Rose Baby Beef and Lamb Club, and too tasted the grand championship honors, with his baby beef steer at the 1956 State Farm Show. His path along the champion ship trail- was from Ephrata to first place at the Eastern Dis trict in Lancaster, and on to Harrisburg and the coveted purples there. He plans to go to college and study agriculture, with part of the winnings he has made as a showman. B. F. Adams Bird-in-Hand James High Gordonville Millway Lower Clark Farm .Of 142 Acres Sells J. Harold and Vera B. Frey of Running Pump Road have purchased the *142-acre Lower Clark Farm on the Cameron Estates near Donegal Springs for an undisclosed sum. Included were a ten-room dwelling, bank barn, tobacco shed, and concrete poultry houses Possession will be July 1, through the Schram Realty Co- of Lancaster. Turning to the dairy breeds, Abram Flory, R 3 Manheim, re ported four grand champion ships in the ten years he has been a 4H club member, from second place at the Lancaster district show to" reserve cham pion, and grand champion at West Lampeter. Having com pleted 4H work, passing beyond the maximum age, Abram today is applying what he has learned in club work to-actual business and has a herd of 14 Ayrshires. Abram brought out a point that was reemphasized by Coun ty Agent Smith that there’s proof of support from good par ents when a youngster moves through 4H work into showing and championships such as proved by this meeting. Crops, capons and pigs re ceived the plaudits of, Bruce Boyd, R 1 Ephrata, who told the group that there are many phases in production of win ners. Take crops for example; seed selection, soil testing and fertilizing, cultivation, the fight against disease, and insect, har vesting, and, marketing. Much the same applies in the ease of pigs, proper selection of prop erly~bred stock, studies of feed costs, pasture management, all to produce better meat for the consumer table. A member of the Lancaster County livestock judging team that went to Penn State, Bruce told of his work in 4H ■* + tttt?. r wtrr y J On capons, much the same principles must be followed: breeding, proper care, proper rations, the best gains at the lowest possible cost, "and proper dressing to present to the con sumer the most attractive buy he can make. Right now, he is working with 150 capons a prize from last year’s winnings that are the basis of his new project for 1956. Program chairman was Ray Syndansk. Miss Ullrich appeared on behalf of the Community Chest, introduced by Nathaniel C. Hager, county drive chairman. Hal Spinner was song leader. Framed citations were on dis play for outstanding contribu- ( tions to the Lancaster ABC’s Spastic Paralysis Fund, to Hager ‘Bros, Fidelity Electric, Robert 'Hall Clothiers, Armstrong Cork Co, Schick, Inc-, Stanley H. Deiter, auctioneer, Champion Blower and Forge Co., Merrill and Margaret Hassel, Joseph Moss, Hubley Manufacturing Co., Richard Oblender, Francis Ehr good, Mr. and Mrs. Newton Meanng, L. B. Herr & Son, Shenk Bros., and Carolyn Wiker. 7 More Cars Derailed in 2nd Wreck This Week Seven more cars were derailed early this morning in the second such accident m less than a week on the Columbia and Port De posit brailch of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The latest accident occurred shortly after midnight this morning just west of Safe Har bor on a westbound tram. Both the east and west tracks of the line are blocked to traffic by the wreckage. The railroad called crews from the site of last week’s wreckage to help clear the tracks in the latest mishap. Appeal to Consumer ‘Bare Minimum’ Plan from Small Homes Guide This tiny structure, featured—end enthusiastically so —by SMALL HOMES GUIDE magazine, might be considered the bare minimum in a two-bedroom house. Designed by Architects Grainger Thomas and Baar, the modem-looking honeymoon cottage is just the thing for the beginning family. In spite of the small size of the house, the rooms are good sized, and closet space is well planned. Open planning gives a more spacious feeling. Total area is 726 sq. ft. Information on blueprmts-and their cost-can be obtained ' by writing to SMALL HOMES GUIDE, Dept. 1674, 621 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago 10. HI. Rogation Day Is Observed Locally Several Lancaster County churches celebrated Rogation Day last Sunday on the 1,504 th anniversary of the'tradition for blessing livestock, seed and soil. Among churches making spe cial observance were Chestnut Level Presbyterian, Bangor Episcopal Church at Church town, Bergstrasse Evangelical Church, and at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Webb, Fal mouth Pike, where the Rev. Emmert Moyer, rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Mount Joy conducted the bles sing of seed and soil. ADVANCED Power Steering Is Yours TODAY in a Great Fleet of JOHN DEERE TRACTORS It's the success story of the tractor indusfryl Two years ago, John Deere introduced factory-engineered Power Steering on row-crop tractors. No other tingle tractor feature ever received such wide spread and enthusiastic acceptance. Hero was unsurpassed ease of handling that meant new freedom at the wheel on every tractor job. Now—John Deere offers you Advanced Power Steering for Models "SO " ”60 " “70," and "80" Tractors —steering that is even smoother and'more positive in its operation . . . even more quickly responsive to your command. Ask us for a free demonstration of a John Deere Tractor with Advanced Power Steering toon. Landis Bros. 1305 Manheim Pike Lane. 3-3906 F. H. Shotzberger Bedroom r-TAirr Bedroom Dr, W- W. Finlay, business administration professor: “Man has a much greater capacity for inventing than for managing (the things invented).” I s Farm Compensation ;; Insurance :: There are more accidents mg farming than in any other g business! " g Protect yourself with a•• H policy in the g ;; P. T. F. Company H H - SEE jj p John F. Weaver Co., Inc. H :: . 202 Fulton Bldg. tj y Lancaster Ph, 2*6912 Jj Wenger Impl. Co. Buck, Pa. Ph. BUTLER 4-4467 Elm. Pa. Ph. Manheim 5-2141 wm r [| Both j living Room imu>r
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