—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Oct. 30, 1976 30 Some of the women who gathered for the/10th anniversary of the Berks County Farm Women Group 7 were: (left to right) Mrs. Clarence A. Klahr, Bethel Rl, county president in 1966; Mrs. Thomas Ebling, 503 Martin Ave., Reading, present Farm Women celebrates anniversary Berks County Farm Women Group 7 celebrated their 10th anniversary in the cafeteria of the Conrad Weiser Junior-Senior High School, Robesonia. Mrs. Scot Rowe welcomed those in attendance and opened the meeting witth a Bible reading. Mrs. Wilbur Strieker, program chairlady, in troduced “The Relatives” led by Mrs. Arthur Kissling of Bemville. Mrs. Francis J. Graeff presented floral arrangements. Attending the anniversary get-together were the following charter members: Mrs. Strieker, Mrs. Elias Manbeck, Mrs. Charles Kissling, Mrs. Richard Grajewski, and Mrs. Robert Manbeck. McCURDY GRAVITY BOXES SIZES - 217 & 255 BU. AVAILABLE • : The BEST box on the market... • faster unloading ... bigger capacities ... heavier construction LIKE NEW— 1-USED BOX. WITH 6 TON RUNNING GEARS, TIRES & TUBES KEUER BROS. TRACTOR CO. Buffalo Springs Call (717) 949-6501 10 Miles North of Lititz • • Mrs. Clarence A. Klahr, county president in 1966, was introduced along with for mer county presidents Mrs. Joseph Bartholomew, Mrs. Roland Feeg, Mrs. Joseph Yanos, Mrs. Eliot Ziegler, Mrs. Daniel Harnish, Mrs. John Snyder, and Mrs. Thomas Ebling, the current county president. Several county groups presented Group 7 with in dividual tokens made from tin in honor of their an niversary. Mrs. George Seidel was recognized and thanked for her part in designing an album quilt which the group quilted this past spring. The winner of the quilt was Mrs. Melvin Kissling of Bemville Rl. Also awarded were two pillows made by Mrs. Seidel COMPLETE *695.00 county president; Mrs. Arthur Kissling, Bernville; Mrs. Francis J. Graeff, Sinking Spring R 5; and Mrs. Wilbur M. Strieker, Robesonia Rl, anniversary program chairlady. and Mrs. Norman Bare. The Awards of centerpieces winners were Irvin Evans, and door prizes were made Robesonia, and Mrs. and refreshments were Kowalski, Wemersville. served by the host group. dairy CT DAY AT NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES, INC. New Holland, PA If you need 1 cow or a truck load, we have from 100 to 200 cows to sell every week at your price Mostly fresh and close springing Holsteins. Cows from local farmers and our regular shippers including Marvin Eshleman, Glenn Fite, Gordon Fritz, Blame Hoffer, Dale Hostetter, H D Matz, and Jerry Miller SALE STARTS 12;30 SHARP Also Every Wednesday, Hay, Straw & Ear Corn Sale 12:00 Noon. All Dairy Cows & Heifers must be eligible for Pennsylvania Health Charts. For arrangements for special sales or herd dispersals at our barn or on your farm, contact Abram Diffenbach, Mgr. 717-354-4341 Norman Kolb 7173975538 Area tanners attend Agway annual meeting SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Local farmers were among the 5000 persons who gathered in the Onondaga County War Memorial at Syracuse, N. Y. on October 28 - 29 for the 12th annual meeting of Agway, Inc. Agway, Inc., a farm supply and food marketing cooperative owned by 118,000 stockholders, serves agriculture in 12 nor theastern states. Its headquarters are in Syracuse. Representing the Garden Spot Agway store at the two day session were 45 farmers and their wives from tfee Lancaster area. They heard reports on the past year’s operation from Chairman of the Board George Steele of Pocopson, Pa., and General Manager RonaldN. Goddard. Due to impressive fuel economy, Jptul is an investment that can pay for itself over the first winter. Economical round-the-clock ffrU heating with one of Jotul’s _ ~ _ cast iron woodburning UotliL stoves! Adjustable damper for cooking, roasting, baking Heats with coal, coke or wood. Available in black, hard-baked enamel. • Many Models to Choose • Practical and efficient Fr ® m „ „ , • Lasts a lifetime • Exceptionally Long Burning Time NO. 3 FREE STANDING FIREPLACE- Firebox lined with fluted fire proof brick. Built-in fire screen is balanced so that it remains open as you add wood. Grate allows ashes to fall into ash pan below. NO. 404 COOKSTOVE- • Simple draft and temp, control Showroom at STILLWATER POND Off Rt. 501 between Brickerville and Schaefferstown Ph. 7^17-949-3002 One of the largest indoor farm shows in the Northeast occupied the entire lower level of the auditorium to show current developments in Agway products and services. Besides exhibition booths, several farm animals were on display, including “Dairmost Mirage,” the grand champion Guernsey cow at the All-American Dairy Show at Harrisburg, Pa. Agway members also elected six directors to the 18-member board of directors. Guest speakers from two Agway affiliates discussed their operations, and mini seminars were scheduled to provide the latest in formation in dairy feeding, farm financing, fertilization, and new Agway practices and products.
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