Bft Lancaster Farming, Saturday. Oct 9. 1976 Paul Egan keeps family farm and works away It) JUDVMm 111 1.1, Berk* ( o Urportrr 1 J-IKM'OKT, Pfl • A it one murker on the Paul .S I yan fnmil)‘n large farmhouse slill clear!) bears the date of iti construction in 1764 and the initials of its original owners. Mathias and Mane Weber The Webers arc ancestors of Paul's mother, Mrs Calvin /Katie/ Egan, and arc the first recorded settlers of the farm in l>ccsport HI Paul says that quite an assortment of names appear on the old documents and deeds, which have been preserved over the years and arc now kept in a safe deposit box, because the farm was not always passed down through aired desccndcncy. Although at times the ties were distant, he explains, the family was able to maintain ownership of the farm from its begin ning to the present. Although carefully preserved and adapted to modem living, the basic structure of the Egan home remains unchanged after 212 years, and commenting on its solidity, Egan declares, “they don’t make farmhouses today that will last over two hundred years.” The Egans’ home is the only remaining structure on the farm that dates back to the original settlements, although a second house which stands not far from it bears the date 1817. The existing barn, Egan ex- Mr. and Mrs D aul S. Egan of farmhouse looking at the family’s Leesport R 1 are pictured sitting in scrapbook, the kitchen of their 212-year-old plains, was built in 1903, after the original bam was destroyed by fire. Paul and his wife, June, purchased the family farm in 1950. At the time, Paul was employed at the Agway feed store in Leesport and the couple was renting a home. Paul remembers that they weren’t really looking to buy a farm but a house. When the Egans bought the farm, however, they not only got the house they needed but also kept the farm in Katie Egan’s family. Hieen ten n ini farm Paul, who was bom and with Agway and is presently raised on an adjoining farm manager of the Agway feed which his father worked until store in Bemville; but he 1961, never did give up his job still manages to fmd tune to Holstein staff shifted BRATTLEBORO, Vt - Zane Akins has been named administrative assistant of Holstein-Fnesian Association of America. In his new position, Akins will assume major responsibilities in management of the association and its subsidiary, Holstem-Friesian Services, Inc. Having been the manager and responsible for successful development of the Holstein Sire Development Service since 1973, Akins will continue those responsibilities until a replacement is named. The sire development service has assisted hundreds of breeders sample and market quality bulls under Akins’ direction. Akins’ experience with the association includes seven years as program director m Wisconsin. Earlier, he had been associated'with the A.I. industry. He also has managed the family registered Holstein herd. A University of Missouri graduate, with a bachelor of' science degree in dairy husbandry, Akins was the recipient of several college scholarships. While at the University of Missouri, he was the president of the dairy club, secretary of Agriculture Council and a member of the dairty judging team. He is also a member Of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, serving as noble ruler while in college. Akins, his wife Kay and their three children, Mike, Debbie and Christine, live in Newfane, Vermont. PRE^% djgßfc' From 10 power sizes - while selection is good PURCHASE MOW Trade tractor or equipment will probably 1976 prices are here - 1977's are coming That new Ford Tractor will make fall work a snap AND NOW PAY LATER w ' X No payment or finance charges until Feb. 28-1977 Stop or call the home of the friendly folks work the 80-ncre (arm the bean* hr tfrows, I'-Kan ft Kgaa* live on ns well ns a 74- about 22 head of steer acre nearby farm they also own In addition to the com. I Continued on Pi*t 89) wheat, oat*., barley, and soy TRACTOR PULLS SPECIAL FEATURE One Class of Powderpuff Pulling (Women Drivers) FIRST TIME EVER - DON’T MISS IT! CHOOSE NOW ' cover necessary down payment. SAVE MOW LANCASTER FORD TRACTOR Lancaster, PA Take Flory Mill Exit off 283 and go '/* mile toward East Petersburg Open Daily 7 to 5 Tues.& Fri.til 9 BUCK PHONE—(TRACK) 284-2139 - (OFFICE) 569-3296 LOCATED 10 MILES SOUTH OF LANCASTER ON RT.272. LAST PULL - PULLOFF Sat, Oct 16, 7 P.M. SEE YOU AT THE BUCK!!! 1655 Rohrerstown Road Phone 569-7063
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