—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Oct. 25, 1975 18 Barn raising held at Joseph 801 l The Joseph 801 l barn between Manheim and Lititz burned down on October 7. The disaster, which caused six fire companies to rush to the scene while several others were alerted to be on stand-by, completely it Party Planning v I TIPS 1 Where can you go for help in planning the big annual social affair of your club or company 9 One person who can help you get your ideas together about food, decorations and entertainment, and make sure everything gels done properly and on time is a banquet manager Parly planning expert Klaus Schattleitner, former Holiday Inn Innkeeper of the Year, suggests that one of the most important things to discuss with the banquet manager is the number of people attending Although an approximate number is sufficient for deciding on the room size, closer to the party date the kitchen staff will need a guaranteed number for use in preparing food, whether it’s hors d’oeuvres or a full-scale sit down dinner The wrong number can cost you money, though many inns have a 1 0 perci nl leeway policy Thr right decisions can lead to tht best parly your organization ever had destroyed the upper portions of the barn. This past Wednesday, just 15 days after the blaze occurred, neigh bors and friends from the Manheim-Lititz areas swarmed to the 801 l farm to put up a new struc ture. farm The first volunteer carpenters arrived at 6:30 a.m. and thirty minutes later they were busy with their saws and hammers. The place was buzzing with activity. By mid-afternoon all but a couple of the roof trusses were in place and metal sheets were being LIVESTOCK TRAILER ★ The entire rack may be easily removed to make a flat bed trailer SPECIFICATIONS Weight LW 12 1800 lbs (12 foot bed) LW 14 2000 lbs (14 foot bed) Farm Equipment Inc. RDI, Jonestown, PA 17038 Phone 717-865-4526 LOCATED V? MILE SOUTH OF FREDERICKSBURG OFF RT 343 , f, IF ***■, '•'cy^‘t i?.V»S?a^^ES r 'SM jte* ★ The handiest way to move livestock or supplies on and around the farm ★ Trailer bed lowers to ground level for loading, levels automatically, raises hydraulically to transport ★ Operates from any standard single or double acting hydraulic system, pulls behind tractor, pick-up or auto ★ Available in 12 and 14-foot lengths 6 ft width with side panels 42 inches high Open panel design provides air movement to keep livestock cool on hot days A. C. HEISEY tacked down for roofing and siding. Close to 150 men worked on the barn, guided by Chris Beiler, a carpenter from Leola, who reportedly built nine barns last year, seven of which were replacements for structures which were lost to fire. While the men hammered, measured, sawed, and REMEMBER US when you purchase cattle in Virginia this Fall call us collect from the sale HAPPY TO SERVE YOU!! S. K. SHOTZBERGER. INC. Gene y President Mr? onns Secv Treasurer P.O. Box 925, Lancaster, Pa. 17604 Phone: (717) 393-4641 (day or night) WALK-ON Capacity Swine ?0 market hogs 12 40f n sows Cattle 8 yearlings Sheep 35 market lambs 25 ewes trimmed, women of the community provided food and drink. The ladies' Sunday School class from Erb's Mennonite Church was in charge of organizing the food service. The new barn is not quite as large as the original, being somewhat lower in height and minus the north wing. I However, it sits on the same foundation as the original main barn and has the same measurements 50 by 115 feet. NOW! PREPARE FOR SEEDING CALL US FOR PROMPT SERVICE ON: LIMESTONE - FERTILIZER Premium Grades. Containing Magnesium and Suphur for small grain. Available in bags, fedlk. AMMONIA & Available for fall i mum in* Mvery or LIQUID NIT* applications. Trailer spreaders or custom truck spreading. FALL SEASON DISCOUNTS NOW IN EFFECT Authorized Dealer HEISEY FARM SERVICE RD2, Mount Joy, PA Phone 653-1568 l| ORGANIC PLANT X [ anhydrous ammonia J PQQQ gQ 2313 Norman Rd., Lancaster, Pa. Ph. 397-5152 Work on the barn was still going on Friday, and final completion of such details as electrical wiring is not expected to be done until next week.
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