ain put fieldwork hind schedule ;BURG - Rainfall iost of the Com -Ith during the week May 2 slowed ;k progress by far witb only three days as suitable for field 'oss the state, ac co the Pennsylvania porting Service, unsettled weather ' across the Com [h through Thur fairand gradually iditiont. during the Frost and freezing ;ures occurred in sections of the state and Saturday . The rain helped soil moisture which were rated ly adequate to sur- rain forced many out of the fields, and , fell further behind year’s progress, is rated at 68 per Me, almost ten last year’s 81 it at this time, •n and central are at about 76 per ileted while only 54 is reported com northem counties, its crop in the state is it 73 per cent sown, behind the 85 per lown last year, counties stand at 81 ÜBLIC AUCTION 120 ACRE FARM STONE HOUSE & DAIRY BARN THORS., MAY 26,1977 at 7:00 P.M. Located 20 miles NW of Allentown near smpton in Lynn Twp., Lehigh Co., PA. 3 acres of gently sloping, highly productive gravel rmland in the beautiful Kistler Valley east of mpton. All with good southern exposure. Secluded :ation on private drive in quiet rural area. 2Vz story mted stone farmhouse all modernized. 2 story frame try barn w-30 stanchions, bam cleaner, bulk tank; sily converted for steers or heifers; 12’x40’ poured ncretesUo w-unloader. Large modem equip, storage eds, heifer bam, garages, etc. All bldgs, in very ex. nd. Contact Auction Co. for descriptive brochure, spection by appt. only. [)TE; This is one of the nicest farms in Lehigh or irks Co. selling only because of ill health, oker participation fee - register clients w-Auction >. by mail by May 24, 1977. srms -10 per cent by cash or approved check, bal. in days. Sale ordered by owners GEORGE & HELEN ZIMMERMAN inducted by Ralph W. Zetttanoyer Auction Co. Route 1, Breinlgsvflle, PA. I*o3l Phone (215)2*5-461* Crop Report per cent sown, central counties report 84 per cent sownand the north stands at about 58 per cent completed. Most reports say the crop is looking good. Potato planting, at 39,per cent statewide, is 'about a week behind the 44 per cent reported planted last year at this time. Southern counties stand at 69 per cent com pleted with some coming through, while central counties report 34 per cent and northern counties 12 per cent completed. Com planting moved up to seven per cent complete statewide, about a week behind last year’s 18 per cent. Scattered fields are reported planted in the north, with six per cent in central and 12 per cent in southern counties now planted. Barley and wheat are beginning to enter the boot stage in southern counties. Conditions are reported good for most, with some scat tered reports of poor looking crops. Pastures are rated as providing average to slightly below average amounts of feed. Condition is considered generally good, with mere cows being put out to pasture. The week’s rain should speed up what-bad WITH been somewhat slow growth of hay and pastures. There is evidence of weevil activity increasing. Asparagus is being har vested. Most strawberries have been planted with some frost damage reported. Household Goods USED APPLIANCES 17 cu. refrigerator; 18 pound washer; electric 30” tri-level range; 40” electric range; Kitchen Aid dishwasher. Phone 717-2844141. Business Opportunities An exceptional business opportunity in Rome, Pa. - well established trailer court, attractively located on state highway. Producing very satisfactory return on investment. Potential return realistically much better. All utilities and roads complete including underground electric, telephone and cable TV. Serious inquiries only. Bird Sumner Agency, Inc. 16 Bridge Street Towanda, Pa. 18848 Phone 717-265-3347 SCHAEFFERSTOWN EQUIPMENT CO. J SCHAEFFERSTOWN, P« 1 Vi Mile N. of Schaefferstown on Rt. 419 Phone 717-949-6529 Ask for Lee or Ralph FARM TRACTORS Melrose 600 Bobcat N.H. 68 Hayliner, clean Economy 8 H.P. w/blade and mower Case VAC w/loader Cletrac w/pully and PTO BACKHOE LOADERS Case 580 IHC 460 Loader Backhoe VG IHC 3414 Diesel Hein Wanner Cl 2 on tracks GMC Diesel $5500 Case 610 w/cab J.D. 400, Excellent Shape CRAWLER LOADERS ACHD7G (2] ACHDS AC HD4, PS JD45Ow/Rops iD 450 Cat 933 F Cat 941, dean (2J Cat 951, very food Cat 955 H 1HC175 IHC ID 20, new chains, very food cond IHCTD6 (21 IHC ID 9 tot parts Huber Maintainer lit Gallon PRESSURE WASHER Maudlin 2SO Steam Cleaner 5 ton Huber, 3-wheei Good $lOOO 3 to 5 ton Huber $2250 Buffalo Springfield 3 to 5 ton $ll5O 1 ton Western $2OOO I>/; Ton $ll5O 1 Ton tfibratory Towing wheels $2150 TRY A CLASSIFIED Form Equipment Form Equipment FOUST FARM MACHINERY FOR SALE TRACTORS John Deere 4020 WF, PS John Deere 720’s, gas and D John Deere 730 John Deere 630, 3 pt. John Deere 620’s, 3 pt. John Deere 1010, 3 pt. Int. 1456, WF, cab, air, radio Int. 1256, WF, new tires, 3 pt., complete engine overhaul Lit. 706 cab, WF, German engine Int. 706, WF, new tires Int. 656, hydro, WF, new tires Int. 450, fast hitch Lit. M’s Oliver 1950, WF, G.M., new tires Oliver 1850, over and under cab, duals, radio, heater, weights, front and rear, like new, low hours Oliver 1750, cab, WF, 38” new tires Oliver 1650, WF, gas, low hours Oliver 1650, D, WF AUis-Chalmers XTI9O, WF, low hours Case 830, D, new tires, WF, 3 pt. Ford 861, new tires, weights, front and rear, 3 pt, WF COMBINES (HUME REEL) Case 1660,402 corn head, 38” row grain platform International 3-15’s, 2 row corn head, grain platform Gleaner E grain platform, like new, 2 row com head JD 45 square back, 10 ft. platform MISCELLANEOUS Tractor weights; duals; discs; harrows; plows; planters, 4 and 6 row, late (446, 56, 494 A); grinder mixers; silage wagons; cultipackers; NI double and single beater manure spreaders; hay rakes; balers and other used farm machinery. CALL OR WRITE; Harold Foust 717437-2695 (shop) John Foust R. D. 2 Milton, Pa. 17847 one-half mile off Exit 32 on Route 80. 25 Ton Drop Deck 6 Ton Tag Along 9 Ton Tag Along 16 Ft. Fruehauf Dump Trailer $2850 CaH $650 $lOOO $750 RUBBER TIRE LOADERS Michigan 175 w/Cummins Diesel Case W 7 Cat 922 Hough H22Ser. $6950 $3850 $5250 CRAWLER POZERS $6OOO $7OOO AC HD9, very good Case 600 Diesel JD 440 Diesel JD3SO Cat D 8 no blade Cat DSHyd. blade Cat D4Hyd. Blade Cat. D 2 PTO, direct electric start $7500 $3500 to $4OOO $4950 $10,500 $9OOO $6OOO $15,500 $17,500 $10,500 $6500 $9500 $6500 CaO 1964 Dodge 10 lon dump 1970 Chevy 10 wheeler 1966 Chevy 10 wheeler 1967 Ford single axle w/wetiine Laymore Seif-Propeled byd. $lOOO $2500 Hobart portable 4 cyl. gas engine $lOOO Blackslone Stowe I Vet o!m years* : ; EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOO S Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 7,1977—39 717437-2857 (home) HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 7;30t09:30 P.M. Sat 7:30 to 3 P.M. Real Estate Unusual Bradford County, Pa. beef cattle farm, 94 acres, rambling farmhouse with large paneled family room and fireplace. Fine modem bam designed for beef operation with ex ceptionally deep water pond. Extra office or separate apartment building. Very adaptable. Fairy priced at $86,000. Bird Sumner Agency, Inc. 16 Bridge Street Towanda, Pa. 18848 Phone 717-265-3347. Bradford County, 240 acres, new 2 year old 80 free stall barn, parlor, calf barn, liquid manure pit, new machine shed, 2 silos- (1 Harvestore, 1 star) 10 room brick house, immediate possession. By Owner. 717- 673-8636. New York State - Wayne County. Farms - 130 acre farm, 37 acres fruit, exc. house with (machinery) $80,000.00 (terms); 225 acre dairy farm, 40 stanchions $130,000.00; 124 acre farm, 110 tillable, brick house with 4 apts. $106,000.00 “terms”; 123 acre farm, 105 tillable, good house, 2 silos, $70,000.00; 350 acres (dairy farm), 250 tillable, $150,000. 134 Acre farm, 100 acre tillable, 25 stanchions, ex cellent bams, 7 room house, $55,000.00. We have all types of other farms available. Ron Vit ticore Broker. Appt. Call “Baldy” Vitticore, area code 315-923-4201. Form Equipment For Sale - Hesston 1400 gallon liquid manure spreader. -717-673-8638. For Sale - JD KBA Disc, $875 or best offer. Smoker 24’ elevator, new trough and new paddles, $375. Phone 717-273-6309 evenings. USED CORN PLANTERS JD 1250 6-R plateless JD 494 A 4-R plate type IH 4-R plate type Ford 4-R planter JD 2-R 246 planter AC 4-R plate planter WENGER IMPLEMENT, INC. The Buck, Pa. 717-284-4141 $4OOO $lB5O $2250 $B5O $7500 $6OOO $B5OO $5500 USED EQUIPMENT $6250 $2500 $2500 $6500 $2OOO $7OOO $3500 $3500 J.D. A Tractor J.D. 4010 Diesel Tractor Farmall Super C w loader & Equip. J.D. 40 Combine w- Grain Head M.F. 510 Combine w- Grain Head J.D. 14T Baler w-Engine Hesston 56 Round Baler Hesston PTIO Mower $3OOO $7500 $4550 $2OOO Conditioner J.D. 300 Husker J.D. 115 Chuck Wagon w-nmning gear J.D. BWA Disc Harrow J.D. 1640 Disk 12’6” J.D. AW Disk Harrow $7500 9’B” J.D. AW Disc 11’ J.D. 10’ & 15’ Roller $9OO Harrows J.D. F 125 4-16’’ Plow Massey 4-row Cultivator WENGER IMPLEMENT INC. The Buck, PA 717-254-4141
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