48 —Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 19, 1975 Ladies regional day out Ladies from seven southeastern Pennsylvania counties met at the Penn Ram Inn, Carlisle Pike, for their annual Ladies Day Out sponsored by Region 2 of the Pennsylvania Farmer’s Association (PFA) on Monday, July 14. Before the morning program, the ladies were treated to a snack bar of fering agricultural products including meats and cheeses donated by the PFA agricultural commodity marketing association. During the morning session of the program, Miss Becky Lyons, a member of the National Park service and employee at Gettysburg gave a dramatic narration entitled “Women in the War.” Dressed in a costume Mrs. Rosemary Beaver, (right) a Perry County farm wife, was selected as the new Mrs. PFA from Region 2 during the annual Ladies Day Out program sponsored by the PFA. Mrs. H. Feiler, also of Perry County, was last year’s Mrs. PFA for Region 2. 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First runner up in the talent competition was Janet Gerber, York County, who sang a solo “I Don’t Know How To Love Him,” from the Plus J 2 27 to $3 39 F E T depending on si/e and old lire Sale Ends Friday Night (Independent Goodyear Dealer) Phone 397-5161 Rock Opera “Jesus Chnst Superstar”, Other contestants par ticipating included Jamie Krouse, Adams County; Christine Wengert, Franklin County and Paul Weidrick, Cumberland. Roy Rbmberger, director of marketing for the PFA, spoke on the marketing of agricultural products during the morning session. Romberger praised the ladies of the PFA for their work in public relations and helping to market goods from the counties. “You have done a good job but must continue making the farmer’s story known,” Romberger explained. The marketing official noted that in the future the PFA hoped to be exporting more agricultural com modities to cooperating states with hope for ex change of products. Before the luncheon, the ladies also heard from Dave Muzzy, organizational director for Region 2. During the afternoon session, one of the most popular annual events took place - the Mrs. PFA Con test. Annually a new Mrs. PFA is selected to represent the Region at the State Convention. Each contestant is asked to give a short talk on a selected subject. Contestants for this year’s program were, asked to speak on “My Hope For the Future.” Selected as Region 2’s Mrs. PFA was Rosemary Beaver, a Perry t County farmwife. During her talk, Mrs. Beaver expressed optimism that farming would soon return to the families as corporate far ming could not continue without the genuine interest in producing food. Lancaster, PA 17604 Mrs. Nancy Garber, Lancaster County’s entry for the Mrs. PFA Contest, was selected as the first runner up. Keynote speaker for the program was Dr. James Van Horn, family life specialist at Penn State. Dr. Van Horn spoke on the Heritage, Horizan and Hope for the family. Closing remarks were given by Mrs. Elaine Ben ner, Chairlady for the State Women’s Committee. Mrs. Benner spoke on the topic “Let’s Build on the Spirit of ’76.” Over 300 ladies were in attendance at the event with 33 attending from Lancaster County. York County Society 23 The June meeting of Farm Women Society 23 was held at Mrs. Grace Gerber’s home. Roll call of members was held by each member giving their maiden names and the maiden names of their mothers, along with the hobbies they liked best. Mrs. Ethel Mummert was in charge of the program for the evening. The July 23 meeting will be held at Harris Horn’s picnic area for families of the members. Society 23 will entertain Society 28 at Mrs. Pauline Staub’s Home on August 13. The county picnic will be held on July 30 at the 4-H Center in Bair. Merrimaids meet The Lampeter-Strasburg 4-H Merrimaids held their fifth meeting on July 14 at the Martin Meylin Junior High School. The Merrimaids responded to roll call by saying their favorite TV show. Sharon Bloom then gave a demonstration on cake decorating. Jan Hess was nominated as a candidate for junior queen with Carol Myers elected as senior candidate. The next meeting will be held on July 21 at the Junior High School. There will also be a fashion show for the mothers of the 4-Hers at 2:00 p.m. Crystal Meek News Reporter SERVICE IS OUR BUSINESS READY MIX CONCRETE FOR EVERY PURPOSE A DIVISION OF A G KURTZ & SONS INC •Crushed Stone •Ready Mixed Concrete «Asphalt Paving DENVERRDI PHONE 267-7591 Nancy Garber, Elizabethtown, represented Lancaster County in the Mrs. PFA contest and was named as first runner-up. Mrs. Garber spoke on “My Hope for Tomorrow." Know Where the Activities Will Be? Read the Farm Women Calendar. ; Buck Tractor Pulls: J IfrJflWgH t ? SATURDAY, JULY 19, 7 PJI. | * ■■ ■ J ¥ ¥ * * .¥ * * ¥ * * } COMING: SATUIffIAY. Ayfi. 2- 7 P.M. ? J PA. 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