16—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 6,1971 Emergency Loan Service Improved by Relief Act Farmers hit by natural disas ter maj receive better emer gency loan service from the IT S Depaitment of Agncul tme’s Fanners Home Admims tiation as a result of the Disas tei Relief Act of 1970. according to James V Smith, FHA Admin istrator Under the new law, when the Piesident declares a major dis a«tei oi the Secietary of Afn cultuie designates a natural dis aster area 1 Unavailability of agncultuial ci edit is icmoved as a reqims ment for such a designation 2 Loans to eligible farmer ap plicants can be appioved within the fiist yeai of opeiation fol lowing a disaster whether or not other credit resources are avail able, Previously the prospective hoi rower was icquired to show that he could not obtain other credit 3 Interest and principle pay ments may be deferred during the first three years of the loan where planned income, because pi the disaster, will be less than planned recurring expenses 4 Interest rates will be based oi cost of ceitain Federal gov ernment borrowings, but not to exc-ed six per cent Wherevei the President has de clared a major disaster * • 1 A “forgiveness” authority is invoked that will cancel a por tion of the principal of loans made to replace loss or repair 'damage £ Ttylinancjng ot existing hens t against destroyed structures and 'equipment is permitted when the applicant has reasonable re payment- prospects and the loan is needed to retain the property Applications for emergency ■ loans" can be made at the ap propriate local Farmers Home Administration offices All rural ai eas are served through offices in-over 1,700 county seat towns Hoke Earns Sales Award A Manheim wholesale poultiy supplier has leceived recognition for outstanding sales achieve ment M K Hoke Estate, Inc, Man hcitn. was named the regional top value agri-builder by Butler Manufacturing Co, Kansas City, Mo, foi sales of items including bulk feed bins, gram bins, dry ing systems and buildings The region includes Pennsylvania, New Jeisey Mainland, Dela ware, Virginia and West Vir- ginia In addition, the Hoke fnm re ceived Butler s 100 club award foi selling at least 3100,000 of business Both awards aie fot 1970 Bany Hoke, secretary of the fnm said salesman Frank Beaid who has been with the fum foi almost 50 yeais, was cited at the presentation ceie momes as being instiumental in achieving the awaids Robert K. Rohrer Bulldozing - Grading Patz Sales & Service Barn Cleaners - Silo Unloaders - Cattle Feeders ATTENTION DAIRYMEN PURINA DAIRY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE DUTCH TOWN & COUNTRY Rt. 30 East at Paradise Topics of Conversation Speakers: Mr. J. P. Everett Director of Ralston Purina Dairy Research Mr. Clint Seedfelt Sales Manager Be Sure To Attend This Informotive and Interesting Make Your Reservation Today Mail the coupon to or phone one of the Purina dealers listed below John J. Hess, 11, Inc. West Willow Farmers Assn,, Inc. H. Clay Weaver Pli: 394-5909 1440 Hiemenz Rd . Lancaster .V.W.V.W.V WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Economics of the Dairy Industry Past, Present, and Future Thinking Nutritional Requirements Per Cow at a Given Level of Production including group ing cows according to production Cow Health All Areas Breeding and conception rate Forages Total Digestive nutrients, protein, vitamin and mineral' requirements Conference Ph: 442-4632 Paradise Ph: 464-3431 West Willow Ample time for question and answer period^' Eastern Region Dairy Product iniimiiiimiiiimiimmiiiiiiiiiiimmiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiim = Please make ... = Dairy Conference = Name H Address niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiii?. John B. Kurtz Ph: 334-9251 R. D 3, Ephrata Meeting Starts 9:30 A.M. Conclusion 3 P.M. Dinner Served reservations at the Purina = Wenger’s Feed Mill, Inc. Ph: 367-1195 Rheems Janies High & Sons Ph: 354-0301 Gordonville Ira B< Landis Ph: 394-7912 1912 Creek Hill Rd., Lane.