I—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 20, 1968 ABOUT 150 PEOPLE ATTENDED the open house at the farm of Glenn Gayman, at Chambersburg in Frankliri County last week. According to Paul Hiestand, Marietta Rl, there was much interest in the new feeding methods for cage houses and both inlet and outlet ventilation was fea tured. Also on display was the water gallon counter to tell the operator how much water his chickens are using and this system also helps in controlled medication. In the photo, taken at the meeting: Herb Jordan, Poultry Special ist, Penn State; John Shearer, Franklin Co. Agent; Gay man and his son Ronald. GARDEN SPOT The Garden Spot 4-H Com munity Club met on Monday evening at the home of Glenn Kisser. The Manheim-Lititz Club was invited to this meeting for a baseball game Following the game the president, Ken Kisser conducted the business meeting. There were two contestants for the Queen contest chosen from the club. They were senior con testant Avernl Royer and jun ior contestant, Rhonda Burk hart. Judy Risser gave a very interesting report on Flower Gardening While refreshments were being made ready the Clubs were entertained by Rickey and Rhonda Burkhart, who sing, and play the 5-string banjo and guitar. The next meeting will be a tour, and members will meet at 7-15 at the Smoketown Elemen tary School on August Ist. Fol lowing the tour they will meet at the home of Robert Bare, 1801 Millport Road, Lancastei, for games and refreshments. GUERNSEY CLUB The 4-H Guernsey Club met at, the home of Melvin Stoltzfus, Ronks R #2. A volleyball game and hot dog roast were featured Susan Witmer was elected con testant for the 4-H Junior Queen contest, and Cindy Balmer for 'he 4-H Senior Queen contest. Jesse Balmer, our representa tive to Club Congress, gave a -eport on the event The next meeting will be the annual Joint- Breed meeting held in August at the Farm and Home Center. • Calendar (Continued from Page 1) Holstein Field Day, J Mowery Frey Jr, Farm, 401 Beaver Valley Pike. 7 00 pm-Lancastei County Ag Extension Board meet, Mea dow Hillls Dining Hall. Thursday, July 25 All day-Opon house at George Baltozer Farm near Silver Springs 10 00 am -Southeast District 4-H Livestock Practice Judg ing, Masonic Homes Farm, Elizabethtown. Saturday, July 27 9.00 am -4-H Horse Show, Lancaster Co Riding Club, SPRAY MANZAirD MANEB FUNGICIDE WITH A ZINC SALT ADDED For Positive Disease Control on Potatoes; Tomatoes and Other Vegetables • Gives positive protection against a wide range of diseases. • Protects crops through rainy and humid infection periods. • May be used with many of the commonly-used pesticides. • Won’t damage plants when applied at short in tervals according to directions. • Won’t clog spray nozzles or corrode equipment. • Has small particles which make better contact with disease organisms. • Readily mixes with water ... an easy-to-use wet table powder. With any chemical, follow labeling instructions and warnings carefully. m post) Better Things for Better Living... through Chemistry P. L ROHRER & BRO. INC. Smokefown, Pa. Umblt't Chtrry Cow Now Gold Mtdol Dam Tho Holsteln-Prleslan Associ ation of America reporti that Gold Medal Dam status has been achieved by Valerie Cherrydale Lucifer (EX-3E). Bred and orig inally owned by Walter D. Cherry, Cheyney, Pa., she was transferred in 1056 to John M. •Umble, Atglen, Pa. “Lucifer” qualified as a “super brood cow” on the basis of her lifetime production of 156,082 lbs. of milk and 6,573 lbs. of butterfat in 10 officially record ed lactations. She had two daughters quali fying for both type and produc tion: Swampy Hollow Inka Cindy (EX-2E) with four rec ords averaging 19,488 lbs. of milk and 743 lbs. of batterfat and Swampy Hollow Inka Sandy (VG) wih five records averaging 15,119 lbs. of milk and 602 lbs. of butterfat. Another daughter, Swampy Hollow Elm Candy (VG), quali fies, on the basis of type. A son, Swampy Hollow Luci fer Crusader (VG), qualifies for type and production as a Gold. Medal Sire, while two other sons, Swampy Hollow R A Champion (VG) and Swampy Hollow Royal Hope (GP) quali fy on the basis of type. U S PAT OFF. BUILDS A BETTER BIN FOR STORAGE AND DRYING 48 Models 18’ to 48’ Diameters Up to 43,000 Bu. E. M. 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