—Lannaster Farming, Saturday, April 16 1972
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Groff Elected Information
At Lancaster County Farme
Representatives of the Penn
sylvania Farmers Association
met recently with two aides of the
Shapp administration to preview
administrative proposals on the
Pennsylvania Milk Marketing
Law
The meeting, held at the
Quality Motel near Cham
bersubrg, was attended by
representatives of most County
Associations, according to
Robert Kauffman, who
represented the Lancaster
County Farmers Association
Kauffman reported that the
group suggested a number of
changes to the administration
proposals but declined to give
additional details, at the request
of the governor’s aides, until the
bill is formally introduced “At
that time, the Association will
detail its position,” said Kauff
man
Plans are currently being
completed for the State
Legislative tour scheduled for
Monday, May 8 James Kreider,
president of the Lancaster
County Farmers Association,
expressed hope for a good at
tendance, especially those ser
ving on the various state
legislative committees
The group will be briefed on
current legislation prior to
visitng the General Assembly
members at the Capital
Plant Pioneer
"Leader"
hybrids
3571
Most outstonding yielder in
its maturity.
Excellent combiner.
3306
Top yielder of quality corn.
3369 A
Frequently 10 to 20 bushels
per other-corns.
Sold by ydur Pioneer v rfV&n
CORN, SORGHUM, ALFALFA
Pioneer is a brand name numbers identify varieties
Rett trademark of Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc
Des Moines lowa USA
Reservations must be made by
May 5.
Ladies are reminded that May
2 is “Ladies Day Out” at the
Farm and Home Center. A full
program of entertainment and
information is planned with the
action getting underway with a
9'30 am registration and the
program beginning at 10
Some of the program features
include “Making a Centerpiece”
by Mrs James Garber, Mount
Joy, “Ways with Wigs” by Lynn
Hiestand from the Village House
of Beauty, Rheems, “Grace Your
Home with Portraits” by George
Russo Jr, Lancaster
photographer, and “Home
Decoration” by Mrs Dorothy
Stoltzfus, home decorator, Leola.
Other program features will
include the poster and talent
contest Entries in both contests
are still desired, according to
members of the women’s com
mittee For additional details of
either contest or the program in
general, contact any member of
the women’s committee, chaired
by Mrs Jesse Wood, Nottingham.
In view of much recent
publicity, mostly unfavorable,
being given farmers, con
siderable discussion was heard at
the last board meeting con
cerning getting the famrers’
point across Several actions
were proposed and given to
committee for further action
PIONEER
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Director
rs Meeting
Plans are being made to begin
a Farm-City Week in Lancaster
County. Such action has met with
considerable success, especially
the programs by the Lebanon and
Chester County Farmers
Associations. Roger Thome,
Elizabethtown, has been named
to chair this committee.
Two members appeared on
WGAL-TV’s “Noonday on Eight”
this week to discuss the farmers
side of food costs. Don Hershey
and John Garber were in
terviewed by Robert Mallick,
program host. An earlier ap
pearance was made by members
during membership work. Such
time appears to be available and
it is hoped that suggestions and
volunteers for its wise use will be
forthcoming from the mem
bership.
A plan was inaugurated to
purchase bumper stickers to
promote agriculture in Lancaster
County.
The board appointed Carlton •
Groff, Kirkwood, as information
director, in hope that more in
formation concerning Farmers
Association would reach both
members and the general public.
Groff requested assistance in
receiving any information
concerning activity of the
leadership and general mem
bership of the Association. His
phone number is 717-529-2249.
Earl Newcomer reported the
addition of Cope and Weaver
Company, New Providence RDI,
to the Safemark program. An
official at the firm announced
they are now prepared to sell and
mount tractor tires. Auto and
truck mounting is hoped to be
added as soon as the needed
equipment is acquired.
Newcomer also announced that
the contract with Abel’s in
Quarryville has been terminated.
Donald Thomas, Millersville 4-
H’er, was recently sponsored to
the 4-H Leadership Conference in
Washington by the Farmers
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