Ifr—Lancaster Farming. Saturday. Feb. 21, 1976 Interstate District officers elected for By MELISSA PIPER MOUNT JOY - During the annual business meetihg for District 7 of the In terstate Milk producers held here on Thursday, officers and delegates were elected for 1976. Donald L. Hershey was elected president of the Donegal Local, with Arthur D. Wenger to serve as vice president. Paul E. Garber was named secretary treasurer. Delegates in the same local were Albert Breneman, Harold S. Brubaker and Luke F. Brubaker. Three alternate delegates were also elected and included Paul N. Brubaker, Kenneth Zurin and Ell wood Zell. In the Lititz Local, Ray P. Bollinger was named president with Marvin Sander receiving the vice presidential post. Nelson E. Martin was elected secretary-treasurer. Two delegates were named for the Lititz area and Galen Crouse along with Earl C. Stauffer will serve in the posts. Alternate delegates were Clyde M. Buchen and Paul S. Homing. With no further nominations from the floor, the slate of nominees from Lebanon County gained their offices without competition. Donald G. Hoffer was named president with Jay Melvin Brandt elected vice president and John H. Hartman taking the secretary-treasurer’s office. A. Ralph McCrone was elected as a delegate with Arthur Brandt to serve as an alternate. Daniel Martin, area director for Interstate and WINTER WARM-UP * WEDNESDAY DAYS February 24th t 25th HI STOCK UP on your 76 TWINE IH 9000 ft. 1 3.50 m b<| * 13.25' 20ba1^ or more' BIG SAVINGS SHOP SPECIAL ALL WEEK rCk Febroory 23 27 V'i V On New and Used Equipment All repair work scheduled this week with Ken Seibert will qualify pOs. O/ SAVINGS OJ During WINTER WARM-UP DAYS COME IN AND SEE WHAT'S IN MACHINES SAVE 10% ON ALL REPAIR I ON ALL CASH SALES c&w Equipment inc. 260 York Road, Carlisle, Pa. Phone: 243-4419 Proud to be serving American Agriculture president of the Penn Marva Association, gave a report on the future prices for milk and noted that prices “had been at an all time high this winter.” Martin noted that the January base price was 110.96 for a 3.5 test milk which averaged $2.08 above the price in the same month last year. “Our advertising cam paigns have worked,” the official explained, “as there has been a five percent in crease in Class 1 sales over a year ago.” The Interstate producers also learned that the February price for Class I milk would be about $11.86 - the highest ever. Keynote speaker for the day was Dr. Earl Cook, director of the Quality Control Laboratory in Southhampton. Cook related the need for strict cooperation between the producer, hauler and buyer to curb outbreaks of disease related to raw milk. “Problems from milk have lessened quite rapidly over the past years,” he noted, “but we still must the best' methods of sanitation and cooperation.” Cook labeled pasteurization as the “best insurance policy” against disease and pathogens in milk. “Pasteurization has really helped in getting good milk to our consumers.” “The process is costly, but is needed if we are to retain a good image.” The quality control director praised Interstate’s members for having exhibited outstanding records of high quality milk TUESDAY C&W EQUIPMENT, INC. 2(0 York Rood, Carlisle, Pa. JOIN US FREE ! TIFFANY TYPE LAMP T 1? WITH PURCHASE OF Tractor Support Kit which includes 30 Gal. Hy-Train 30 Gal IH Engine Oil Box Fuel Filters Two Hyd Filters but cautioned against becoming lax in everyday duties. “Be sure that equipment is in good running condition and is able to handle your needs,” Cook advised. “Don’t wait until this summer to add milk house equipment when you can see it may be needed now.” Cook repeatedly warned the producers about using growth inhibitors without proper handling of the milk. TRY A CLASSIFIED AD! Income Tax Deductible In surance and Investments Fire, Auto, Liability, Life, and Health Insurance, Mutual Funds, Retirement Plans Serving the area for 17 years jjL k Plus 7 ’76 Call for Free Quotation Ray D. 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