Winning the New Holland- Farmers’ Fair Swine Show was a Chester White shown by Howard Rhineer, R 2 New Hol- The Dowager What has be come of Mr. Gadabout? He used to be qute a society lion. The Old Tea Hound He doesn’t go out any more. He mar ried a society lion tamer. Winning New Holland Swine Honor Hubbard, Past President of NEPP Council HUBBARD HONORED— . SYRACUSE, N. Y. Four past presidents 'of the Northeastern Poultry Producers Council re ceived citations for outstanding service to the Council and the industry at NEPPCO’s silver An niversary banquet in the Hotel Syracuse, here last week. Also singled out for special honors was Treasurer James C. Weisel, Rosemont, N. J., who has served in that capacity for a quarter of a. century. Receiving citations were John V. B Rice, Trumansburg, N. Y.; Leslie S. Hubbard, Lancaster, Pa.; Harry Rieck, Preston, Md., and Edward Lafreniere, Alien ton, R I. Introduced at the banquet was the slate of officers for 1956-57 headed by the new president, Harold Klahold, Preston, Md. Britain’s gross product rose a third in decade, * A rise in steel costs of $lO a ton is predicted. land. Selling to Kunzler Co., Lancaster at $32 cwt, the champion topped the sale. i Denver, Colo. A witness at a Federal tax evasion trial had no trouble recalling the amount of a payment he said he made as a slot machne payoff to the de the money in the watch pocket of fendant.The man said he tucked his trousersr then forgot and sent the pants to the cleaners. When the pants came back, the $470 was gone and he had to dip up Friendly Farmers Hear Talk on Farm Safety The Friendlv Farmer’s Club met with William and Mabel Bucher in September with 11 families present. The morning session was called to order by the pres : dent Gordon Toot. Arthur Brown and Lewis Brown were appoint ed on the inspection committee. Edna Brown extended thanks for the flowers and kmd re membrances sent her during her illness. A blessmg was given by Rev. Charles Hevener of Mechanic Grove Church of Brethren. After a roast beef dinner and a social, hour we re convened by singing with Ann Preston at the- piano. Prayer was led by Rev. Hevener. Next in order was a roll call “Stump your Husband,” on questions about Pennsylvania. Jean Toot compared the advantages with the disadvantages of canning and freezing. Spice box' was given by Alberta Brown. The inspection committee gave their report. The Question, “Do, you think there is a trend among farm families to buy more of their food rather than produce it 7” was assigned. Ann Preston. The host introduced the speaker, Samuel L. Horst, who spoke on “Farm Safety,” in which he said that one gallon of gas was equal to 83 lbs of dy amite, also 1 gal of kerosene is equal to 84 Ibr. The next meet ing will be with Charles and Lena Coates in October. DOUBLE PAYOFF (Continued from page 10) HEREFORD JEXHIBITORS Jerry Brandt, R 1 Marietta; Luke Bruckhart, R 3 Manheim; Glenn Eshleman, R 2 Mt. Joy; Joanne Foreman, R 3 Manheim; Darlene Graybill, R 3 Manheim; Wilbur Hosier, R 3 Manheipi; Gary Kreiner, R 3 Elizabethtown; Kenneth Newcomer, 214 West Donegal St., Mt. Joy, Dons Shenk, R 3 Manheim, Joane Shenk, R 3 Manheim. Judge; R G Waltz, County Agricultural Agont. Montgomery County, Norristown, Pa. AWARDS 1, Joanne Foreman; 2, Joanne Shenk: 3, Fied Bernhard; 4, Jerry Brandt; 5, Kenneth Newcomer; 8, Doris Shenk; 7, Wilbur Hassler; Glen Eshleman; 9, Darlene Graybill; 10, Luke Bruckhart. CHAMPIONSHIPS Grand Champion Steer Glen Foreman on Angus. Reserve Champion Steer Joanne Foreman on Hereford. SHOWMANSHIP 1. Samuel Long; 2, Joane Shenk; 3, Doris Shenk; 4, Glen Foreman; 5, Fred Bernhard, FITTING 1, Glen Foreman; 2, Joane Fore man; 3, Marian Graybill FATTEST STEER Joana Foreman on Hereford. Wood Section New Kitchen Addition Popular additions to modern kitchen counters aie wood sec tions. 'Sauna Black, extension home management specialist of the Pennsylvania State University, says these sections are handy for chopping and cutting Next to the range they are convenient for placing preheated serving dishes or plates to take up hot food. But don’t abuse wooden sec tions by setting a kettle, pot, 1 or fry pan, hot from the range, on them. Any counter surface is marred -by that much heat. U. S. foreign investment rises 2 4 billion in year. * —zzm m PAUL CLUCK’S * R oc, fr n B’Siding, Storm Window D° or kusiness will continue as usual under the name and RALPH F. KLINE 405 South Broad Street LITITZ, PA. A building-contractor with almost 20 years experience behind him in various phases of construction - repairs, remodlmg, new con struction (residential, industrial, commercial) COMPLETE insur ance coverage protects you from freak accidents which could be very tostly to you otherwise. WHY take chances when the best is reasonably priced and often less ? Serving Lancaster County Since 1841 } IF YOU HAVE A FARM PROBLEM CONSULT THE “COUNTY BANK” * STANLEY M. MUSSELMAN, f - Our Farmer Relations Department, At Your Service. The Lancaster County National Bank 23 E. King St. Cor. Prince and James Sts. 138 N. Queen St. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Lancaster Farming— Friday, Oct. 12. 1956 Flaming Foliage Tour Guide Issued By State Department HARRISBURG If you’re contemplating a motor trip to catch nature’s autumn display, the state of Pennsylvania has a handy guide for you. i The Pennsylvania Department of Commerce is offering on re quest free foliage trail guide, A simplified state road map and insets of the nine most popular autumn leaf areas allows for tours of any length. Assistance in planning tours can also be ob tained from any of the 20 dis trict forester offices in the state. The second week m October is expected to be the height of the season, although leaves have already begun to change color. Renovo, Clarion and Som erset will all have foliage festi vals during the month of Octo ber Renovo will hold its fes tivities Oct. 13 and 14, while Clarion will have its parades and fetes from Oct. 19 through Oct. 21. . An unusually even summer temperature and humidity is ex pected to make Pennsylvania forests more brilliant than ever. Fifty-two per cent of Pennsyl vania is forest land, despite the state’s reputation as an indus trial heartland. The flaming foliage tour guide can be obtained by writing to the Department of Commerce, Harrisburg; Pennsylvania. CAT ON HOT AXLE DANVILLE, Va. Hearing strange sounds emanating from under her station wagon as she drove along, Mrs Arlon Loving stopped at a service station, had the vehicle raised on a grease rack for a quick inspection. There they found a kitten perch ed precariously on a rear spring and straddled over the none the worse for the ride. To dry a- sweater without stretching it out of shape, pass a towel through armholes, then hang towel on your clothes line. 11
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