Farm Women attend By Melissa Piper lancaster County Farm Women met last Saturday afternoon at the Farm and Home Center for their an nual Fall convention. Representing the 31 societies in the county, the farm women were present (or a business session as well as afternoon entertainment. Mrs. Carl Johnson, former president of the county of ficers, was in charge of the morning business session. Reports were given by the county officers as well as by the local groups. The mor ning devotions were given by Mrs. Henry Reist. A presentation of funds for the Farm and Home Center highlighted the morning session. Jay Landis, president of the foundation directors, accepted the ATTENTION FALL SALE BEST BUYS OF THE SEASON TERRAMYCIN CRUMBLES (50 lb. Bag) AERO S-700 CRUMBLES (50 lb. Bag) BAYMIX WORMER CRUMBLES (50 lb. Bag) THIBENZOLE TRAMISOL WORMER Water Medications. Aure Subnet Powder, 4 oz. packs - 40 pkg. per pail. Triple Sulfa Liquid w-electrolytes • flavored. Hog Feeders, Waterers, 80 gal. Fountains, Pig holder (for castration), Pig Gates. Why not try our medication program and low prices today. ZIMMERMAN’S ANIMAL HEALIH SUPPLY RD4, Ulitz, PA 17543 CUSTOM APPLICATORS iw® 9 ** check in the amount of 12000 from Mrs. Cart Johnson. The societies had agreed earlier in the year to donate the money to the foundation for toward a piano for the basement meeting rooms. Following the noon meal, a memorial service was held to honor those members who had died during the year. Mrs. Albert Fry of Society 27 was In charge of the program. Devotions and poems were Included in the service. The Hershey's a family musical group, entertained during the afternoon session and presented a myriad of songs and instrumental numbers. Mrs. Ruth Hand, home economist for Schuylkill County, was the keynote speaker for the day. Mrs. Home Store Ph: 717-733-4466 FARMERS’ FERTILIZER WORKS, INC. JAY WISSLER RT. 2, MT. JOY, PA PHONE (717) 8980675 FARMERS’ FERTILIZER WORKS, INC. Hand entitled her talk "Still Holding at 39" and gave insights into staying young both mentally and physically. The newly elected county officers were then installed by Mrs. S. Lee Richards, state president of the farm women. Mrs. Robert Gregory Litftz RJ was in stalled as the Uncastcr County president. A special highlight of the program was a fashion show and parade of bicentennial dresses constructed by the farm women. Outfits depicting the colonial days and early settlers were in evidence. Many of the women added a touch of nostalgia to their outfits % carrying baskets and shawls passed down by their families. r OMMERCIAL, HOME, FARM v BUILDERS INC. DESIGNERS - BUILDERS Homes c Farm buildings -CALL OFFICE 717-786-1403 HOME— 717-786-4479 717-786-4314 717-529-2388 RD2 BOX 190 QUARRYVILLE, PA 17566 FOR NITROGEN SOLUTIONS AND PESTICIDES FOR 365 W. BAINBRIDGE STREET. ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022 MANUFACTURERS OF PREMIUM FERTILIZERS & DONEGAL LAWN FOOD TELEPHONE: 717-367-1211 Mrs. S. Lee Richards (far left) State president of the Farm Women Societies installed the newly elected Lancaster County officers during their annual Fall convention held THIS AREA. M & R GRAINS RT. 2, MT. JOY, PA PHONE (717) 653-1674 (717) 653-4759 Nov. 1. Officers (from left) are Mrs. Robert Gregory - president; Mrs. Carl Oilier - Ist vice-president and Mrs. John Ruhl, second vice-president. Berks Co. Society 2 The Society of Farm Women 2 of Berks Co. met in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Carl Miller, Bethel, R 1 for their October meeting with 22 members attending. Most of the ladies came masked with the following receiving these prizes: most hair stuffing - Mrs. Clayton Sch mehl, longest hone - Mrs. Carl Kauffman Jr., saddest face - Mrs. Mildred Emerich, best dressed man - Mrs. Clarence. Klahr, and last one guessed Mrs. Mildred Emerich. Mrs. Gregory Goshorn was the judge. After the judging and unmasking a reading of scripture was given by Mrs. Carl Seiverling, followed by the Lords Prayer and flag salute. The election of officers was in charge of Mrs. Harvey Zimmerman and Mrs. Eugene Stump with the following new officers for a two year term; President - Mrs. Quentin Gettel, Vice President - Mrs. Daniel Harnish, Recording Secretary, Mrs. Clayton Sch mehl, Corresponding Secretary - Mrs. Ada Wolfe, Treasurer - Mrs. Clarence Klahr.
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