Social Security exemption sought for Amish WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Richard S. Sch weiker (R-Pa.) has in troduced legislation to exempt the Amish and certain other groups from paying Social Security taxes. As part of their religion, the Old Order Amish oppose all forms of Social Security, including old-age pensions. Their objection is based on the belief that Social Security is a form of in MORSO - THE WOOD STOVE THAT PAYS FOR ITSELF * Air tight design * Baffle system * Long burning * 70-75% efficiency * 240 pounds solid cast iron * EnameT finish * Inner cast liners * Large feed door * Burns 22.8" log * 5,186 cu. in. * Holds fire overnight * 6,000 cu. ft. heating capacity These are high quality stoves designed for those who value ex-, cellence in style, function, safety and efficiency. Seven Mor§d models to choose from with healing capacities up to 10,000 cu. ft. Many other wood/coal stoves, fireplaces, ranges to choose from. Insulated chimney pipe and slove pipe in stock. Send for free literature - Delivery available LUKE G. SENSENIG RD#l Glenwood Drive Ephrata, Pa. 17522 Phone 717-733-0703 Located I-V2 miles Northeast of the Green Dragon Farmer's Market For more information on storing silage the Agri-King way, Northwestern Lancaster Co. Southwestern Lancaster Co Earl B. Cinder RD2, Manheim, PA 17545 Phone- 717-665-3126 Eastern Lancaster Co, Melvin Herr RD2 New Holland, Ph. 717-354-5977 surance, and participation in an insurance program would show mistrust in the providence and care of God to meet future needs. This belief is embodied in the Dordrecht Confessions, which predates the U.S. Constitution. “The groundwork for an exemption for the Amish has ■been laid,” Schweiker said. “The Internal Revenue Code already provides an J l AGRI-KING contact your nearest serviceman or call collect: Ben Greenawalt RD2 Conestoga, PA 17516 Phone 717-872-5686 Southern Lancaster Co. Henry Delong, Jr. RD2 Box 69 Peach Bottom, PA 17563 Phone 717-548-3471 PA 17557 exemption from self employment tax if a person can show he is a member of a religious sect which follows the practice of making provisions for its dependent members,” he said. “Now we must extend the exemp tion to cover those who work for others. Schweiker’s legislation (introduced Friday, August 5) provides that any member of a recognized religious sect in existence since at least 1950, who can show that he is an adherent of established teachings which cause him to be conscientiously op posed to acceptance of Social Security benefits, may file an application to be entitled to a credit or refund of the wage tax. The applicant must also show that the religious sect has made it a practice to care for its The way it looks ! there is a bumper corn crop ahead. When storing this crop in the silo, let’s not add what we don’t need, but let’s keep what we've grown. By treating this crop with Silo King you will deoxidize the silage hold down heating prevent loss of vitamins and other nutrients • have a sweeter smelling feed • and more All this adds up to choice feed for your livestock this winter. \ Roger Heller RDI, Robesonia, PA Phone 215-693-6160 Southeastern Penna. Aldus R. King RDI, Box 67A Atglen, PA 19310 Phone 215-593-5952 :heast Berks Co. elderly and dependent members. Employers would continue to pay into the Social Security Fund, thus eliminating any chance that the exemption would make one employee more desirable than another. There are currently some 19.000 Old Order Amish in 19 states. The exemption is also expected to apply to some 5.000 Old Order Mennonites and smaller groups such as the Hutterites and the Ex clusives. Schweiker began his ef forts to exempt the Amish from the Social Security tax in 1961 while a Congressman. In the Senate, he introduced legislation in 1970 and 1972 that passed the senate but it was dropped in con ference with the House. “The issue incorporated in this bill Southeastern Penna, George F. DeLong Regional Manager 225 West Woods Drive Lititz, Pa 17543 Phone 717-626-0261 South Central Pa' Earl H. Moyer Regional Manager RD MS Box 277 Hagerstown, Md 21740 Phone 301-739-5199 Lebanon Co. Marvin Meyer RD2, Box 157 Annville, PA 17003 Phone 717-867-1445 nr Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August 13. 1977 is fundamental and I will continue my efforts to see it enacted into law,” Sch weiker said. “I feel strongly Juniors seen at rodeo WOODSTOWN, N.J. - Junior Bull riding was featured at the Cowtown Roedeo August 6. Randy Hiles of Bridgeton, N.J. was the only junior cowboy who managed to ride the full six seconds to win first, however a second, third, and fourth place was awarded for the efforts of Steve Woodruff, Scott Fowler, and Wade Shidner respectively. Kaye Kirby, Woodstown, N.J. and Jack Meli of St. Cloud, Florida, both scored a mark of 67 in the bare back bronc riding. Andy Harris, Cowtown, N.J. scored a 65 in the bull riding. Joe Merola of Penns Grove, N.J., this season’s constant calf roping winner, was tops again with his 14.4 seconds. Sherman Shidner of Sharptown made one of the best throws of the season in the steer wrestling event. Sherman’s quick time of 5.3 seconds has been exceeded only once in the arena this year. Lorraine Alexander, Newtown, N. J. continued her winning streak. She ran the barrel racing in 17.60 seconds. & Northampton Co. Lehii Thomas Heist Mam Street Alburtis, PA 18101 Phone 215-965-5124 Chester Co. William Wmdle RDI, Atglen, PA 19310 Phone 215-593-6143 that this government must not ride roughshod over the religious rights of a minority.” Complete results of the rodeo follow; Bare Back Bronc Ruling: 1. Jack Meli, St. Cloud, Fla., 67 mark Split; 2. Kaye Kirby, Woodstown, N.J., 67 mark split; 3. Glen Yeo, Nevada, 65; 4. Jimmie Lee Walker, Woodstown, N.J., 64. Calf Roping 1. Joe Merola, Penns Grove, N.J., 14.4 seconds; 2. Andy Jackson, Peach Bottom, Pa., 18.7; 3. Smokey Smith, Townsend, Del., 25.8; 4. Grant Harris, Cowtown, N.J., 40.6. Saddle Bronc Riding 1. Grant Harris, Cowtown, N.J., 63 mark; 2. Don Reeder, Woodstown, N.J., 62; 3. Bryson Wagner, Lewistown, Pa., 57; 4. Ground Split Tom Swenson, Willie Ed Walker, and Dan Aurand. Steer Wrestling 1. Sherman Slddner, Sharp town, N.J., 5.3 seconds; 2. Butch Dase, Staton Island, N.Y., 6.0; 3. John Reno, Irvington, N.J., 8.7; 4. Dan Cummings, New Zeland, 9.3; Brahma Bull Riding I. Andy Harris, Cowtown, N.J., 65 mark; 2. Kaye Kirby, Woodstown, N.J., 63; 3. Chester Lloyd 3rd., Pedricktown, N.J., 60; 4. T. J. Hawkins, Scott Aurand Split, 59. Barrel Race 1. Lorraine Alexander, Newton, N.J., 17.60; 2. Kathy Trost, Lebanon, N.J., 18.22; 3. Pat Arent, Vincentown, N.J., 18.42; 4. Kame Daily, and Pat Mils Split 18.51. 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