—Lancaster Farming. Saturday. March 24, 1973 12 Manheim Chapter Two local FFA Chapters held annual Parent-Member banquets last Friday night in the home school cafeterias. Honored were FFA members, parents, friends and guests of the FFA. The Manheim Chapter held its 21st annual banquet with Dick Kauffman, Chapter president, serving as toastmaster. The program began with the official FFA Opening Ceremonies. Bob Hershey, chaplain, offered the Invocation. Kevin Rohrer introduced guests of the FFA. Chapter Sweetheart Tina Haldeman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Haldeman of Manheim, gave her retiring address and presented the 1973 Sweetheart Julia Garber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Garber. State FFA president Nelson Martin brought greetings to the group from the State Association. Dale Hershey, representing the “big brother” organization of the FFA, the Manheim Young Farmers, gave comments. Chapter Foundation awards were presented to the following members: Don Wenger, crop production; Dick Kauffman, farm mechanics; John Miller, dairy farming; Kevin Rohrer, poultry production; Bob Her shey, public speaking; Glenn Lehman, placement in agriculture production; Roy Sauder, livestock farming; Phil Newcomer, soil, water and air management; Gene Gehman, agri-business, and Doug Layton, farm safety. For the first time in the histroy of the Manheim Chapter a female freshman student was named Star Greenhand. Ruby Ginder, daughter of Mr & Mrs. Robert Awards Presented At Area Annual FFA Banquets Among the award-winners at the annual Manheim FFA Chapter Parent-Member banquet last Friday night were Dwight Martin and Ruby Cinder. Ginder of Elizabethtown RD3, is currently involved in a dairy production project for her FFA project. This award is given to the most outstanding student in the freshman class. Dwight Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Martin, Mount Joy RDI, was named the Star Chapter Farmer. Martin was selected as the most outstanding FFA member for his leadership m the Chapter and his swine fattening program on the home farm. Prizes were awarded by treasurer Don Wenger to the highest salesmen in the Citrus Sale campaign. Receiving checks were Ron Kreider, first; Glenn Shelly, second, and Frank Greenly, third. Joe Lefever, state FFA vice president and a Manheim Chapter member, presented County and State project book contest trophies to the following: Don Wenger, gold; Dwight Martin, gold; John Miller, gold; Phil Newcomer, silver; Bob Hershey, silver, and Glenn Ruhl, bronze. The Chapter officers, in a special ceremony, received four Honorary Chapter members into the Manheim FFA Chapter. They are: Jack Detwiler, grounds superintendent at Manheim Central; Galen Weidman, Junior High School principal; Samuel Wenger, Chemistry teacher, and David Wood, personnel manager of Agway Inc. in Manheim Walter Newcomer presented special Citation Awards to Bond Foundry and Machine Company of Manheim and Murry Associates of Lititz. National FFA vice-president Bruce Erath of New York presented an address in which he encouraged Chapter members to set their goals and strive with the necessary ambition and en thusiasm to achieve their goal. Chapter advisor Glenn Weber LIMING PAYS aid BA m AG^UMBTWiE Liming pays off in healthier soil, better crops, stronger and more pro ductive animals. In fact, it has been estimated that each $1 invested in limestone returns from $3 to $lO in bigger and better yields. Baker's agricultural limestone is your best choice because you can use the type that best fits the needs of your land. 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She sang several gospel songs before the closing ceremonies by the Chapter FFA officers. Calcium Oxide Magnesium Oxide 535% Approximately 160 persons attended the llth annual Parent- Son Banquet at Ephrata High School. Richard Groff was toastmaster. The banquet was planned by the junior class; home ec girls served as waitresses. Foundation were awarded to: Eric Copenhaver, *-x ajk X : Mi r % \ 4 I Cloister Chapter (ContinuedOn Page 13)' X- * x ' v $ <•' <♦ * ' c * , \ Z f *
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