McHale joins *Rural America’ HARRISBURG - Penn sylvania Agriculture Secretary Jim McHale today disclosed that he had been elected to a one-year term on the board of directors of Rural America, Inc., a Washington - based organization of a number of rural and agricultural groups. “I am pleased at my selection to the board of this distinguished organization,” said McHale. “My interest as Pennsylvania Secretary NELSON WEAVER & SON Box 152-R2 Lititz, PA 49% SOYBEAN MEAL BULK or BAGGED , PHONE 717-626-8538 If you open a Wyomissing Provident I.R.A. account lor $1500.00 before December 31,1975 you’ll fatten your retirement fund by as much as $19,000.00! Hard to believe? Well It’s true. For example: if you are now between 25 and 35 years old, not already covered by a pension fund and can afford to deposit the maximum $l5OO per year in an Individual Retirement Account starting right now, your pension will include an additional $19,081.27 upon retirement in 35 years. That’s $12.72 for every $l.OO invested! Here are some additional figures to showyou how much you can lose by delaying just one year on a $l5OO I.R.A. account: ANNUAL INTEREST TERM OF TOTAL ADDITIONAL RETURN INVESTMENT RATE ACCOUNT PENSION FOR ONE MORE TEAR $1500.00 BASED 10 yrs. $ 23,168.00 $ 2,993.27 ON $1500.00 CURRENT 25 yrs. $115,796.00 $ 8,995.00 $1500.00 IN RATES T 35 yrs. $270,906.71 $19,081.27 A substantial interest penalty is required for early withdrawal of certificates. By the way, if $l5OO a year is a bit out of your reach don’t sweat it because with the I.R.A. plan you can deposit any amount you wish up to that maximum. And every cent you invest is tax deductible! Don’t let that extra year’s retirement income slip by. Open an I.R.A. account before December 31st by contacting one of our five convenient offices. Ephrata Office, 194 North Reading Road at Grandview Drive Office Hours Plus ... four other offices to serve you ... 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday thru Wednesday • Wyomissmg Office, 840 Penn Avenue at Park Road 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, • Berkshire Mall Office and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays • Reading Mall Office • Provident Office, 433 Washington Street, Reading of Agriculture has always been to help the forgotten rural communities, and Rural America, Inc., promises to be an effective lobbying force for all rural citizens.” There is no remuneration for board directors. Noting that his days as Penn sylvania Secretary of Agriculture are coming to a close, McHale said that his connection with Rural America, Inc., meant that much more to him. c Wyomissing Provident Federal Savings “This will enable me to keep my hand in the im portant work of helping rural Americans to get an even slice of the American pie, no matter what new position I take,” said McHale. Rural America was a co sponsor of a National Con ference on Rural America in Washington last April. Featured among many speakers at the four-day conference were Senators James Abourezk (D-S.D.), Dick Clark (D-Iowa), Ed ward Kennedy (D-Mass.), George McGovern (D-S.D.), and Representatives Mark Andrews (R-N.D.) and Bill Alexander (D-Ark.). More than 1,000 people attended the conference, including McHale and members of his staff. Clay Cochrane, executive director of Rural Housing Alliance and chairman of Rural America, Inc., informed McHale by letter that he was among nine members elected to an expanded board of directors. Cochrane has described Rural America, Inc., as an “action-oriented research" group serving as a com munication link between the remote rural citizen and Washington. Lancaster Farming, Saturday. Dec. 20,1975 — Thomasville 4-Hers honored at banquet The Thomasville 4-H Community Club held their annual covered dish and Achievement Night recently at the 4-H Center near Bair. Bonnie Wire and Kathy Uhl played french horns and Christmas Carols were led by Bonnie Wire, Kathy Uhl and Nancy Eisenhart. The American and 4-H pledges were led by Tommy Welsh and Christine Wolf. The blessing was given by Mrs. Harris Horn. Plaques were given to these members: Leather craft - Joey Welsh, Hor ticulture - James Roth, Vegetable Garden - Teresa Roser, Clothing - Katherine Uhl, Petroleum Power - Gary Welsh, Candlemaking - Beverly Eisenhart, Start With Small Change - Tina Barnhart, Tasty Snacks - Lori Hoke, Crochet - Sandra Eisenhart, Dairy - Tommy Welsh, Handyman - Roy Thompson, Bicycle Jonathan Myers, Rifle - Jack Parr, Breads - Bonnie Wire, Health - Paul Myers m, Design With Lines - Tammy GARBER OIL CO. Fuel Chief HEATING OIL t Oil HEtTIKG EQUIPMENT AIR CONDITIONING MOUNT JOY. PA Ph. Ks.t-.LS2I Peaceful as a snowy landscape, lively as a playful fawn is the Christmas we wish for you. We are ever grateful to you for your thoughtful consideration and gracious patronage. PHILIP LEBZELIER & SON CO. (Independent Goodyear Dealer) 1062 Manhein Pike* Lancaster, Pa. 17604 Barnhart, Sheep - Nancy Eisenhart, Horse - Martha Uhl. Members receiving pencil holders were. Kelly Rentzel, Karen Parr, Christine Wolf, Ned Rentzel, Christine Parr, Carol and Joanne Haskins, Tammy and Brenda Wetzel, Jodi Stare and Tim Eishenhart. Cookie sale awards to the top three salesman were presented to; Ist Teresa Roser, 2nd Ned Rentzel and 3rd Nancy Eisenhart. Slides were shown to members of a trip to Massachusetts where the 4-H cookies are made and of Cape Cod, by Bonnie Wire and Kelly Rentzel. Officers installed for the coming year were: President, Jack Parr; Vice Pres. Tommy Welsh, Secretary, Kathy Uhl; Treasurer, Paul Myers HI; News Reporter, Jonathan Myers; Historian Kelly Rentzel and Tina Parr. The evening closed with a friendship circle and singing Kum Ba Yau. Queetimp May your Christmas glow with serenity... peace... contentment. 55