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Even though he is busy with his work in
Harrisburg, Wenger tries to find time to spend on
the farm. Here he checks eggs from his laying
operation, in which he keeps 12,000 hens.
Pa. legislator
(Continued from Page 58)
struggle trying to tell his
story.
Farmers, Wenger feels, to
help their problem, can do
several things. They can be a
good public relations person
- a center of influence in
social and business contacts.
“Build bridges, not fences,”
Wenger explained. “Far
mers should be respected as
businessmen.”
Lancaster County Far
mers are lucky, Wenger
continued, because he thinks
they have good relations
with the ag-business people,
and this can be an asset to
fanners. But be feels that all
fanners must become better
marketers. There is a need
for long range planning,
established prices, and a
need to make products which
are demanded by the public.
Commenting on the recent
farm strike, Wenger stated
that in the long run, he feels
it will have little benefit
“Farmer strikes aren’t new,
they’ve been occuring since
the 1920’5, when they were
called fanner holidays,”
Wenger noted and then
added that although be did
not approve of the strike, he
felt it did bring attention to
the farm problem, giving it
front page news coverage.
The preservation of far
mland is another issue that
Wenger spoke of.
“Traditionally, people felt
that if they owned the land,
they should have the rights
of using it as they please,”
Wenger stated. “Some plans
suggested today leave little
control of the land by the
owner. While I feel that these
are unacceptable, there is a
need to have the farm land
preserved. The effort
however should be local,
with some help given by the
state, but the problem should
not be turned over to the
state or U.S. government
completely.”
Wenger went on to add
that now there is a Pa. House
bill restraining the right of
government agencies in
condemning farmland for
other uses. Wenger is a co
sponsor of this bill.
People of all backgrounds
should serve in public office,
if so inclined, Wenger stated.
A good legislature, he
believes, should represent
all backgrounds of life, in-
eluding farmers, teachers,
businessmen, women, etc.
While there has been
corruption in government,
Wenger said that he found
“good” people in both
parties. “The problem today
is that there is a lack of
confidence in the people in
government. Many are
dedicated workers, people of
integrity.” Wenger noted.
“Elected officials are a
reflection of those who
elected them, and they can
always be replaced.”
Speaking of his own term
as a freshman legislator,
Wenger explained that the
feeling of “responsibility”
after being elected and
knowing that what he did
effected the whole state’s
population was a new
feeling. He also recognized a
feeling of satisfaction in
having the privilege of being
elected, a humbling ex
perience.
The legislator has spon-
Who's
going to pay
our oil bill
if we bankrupt
the farmer
In the federal fiscal year ending
September 30,1977, American farmers
exported $24 billion of foodstuffs to help offset
the staggering bill for oil imports.
Yet, farm income, discounting inflation,
is at its lowest level in more than 40 years.
Support the American fanner.
We do. Agricoffy
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sored several measures he announced his intention to
believes beneficial to rural seek a second term as state
Pennsylvania. Included in representative. He has had a
these were legislation to perfect attendance record in
provide for protection of the house and promises to
tillable farmland along the continue responsive and
Appalachian Trail; and a bill responsible service to his
that regulates materials sold constituents, in ins second
as fertilizers and requires term.
that fertilizers be labeled Calling himself just a
with a list of contents so that “rather typical” fanner,
buyers know what the Wenger and his wife, Bar
product contains. bara, and their three
Rep. Wenger related that daughters, Nancy, Brenda,
he enjoyed serving the and Pamela, reside on their
people of his district and has farm in Stevens Rl.
EDGIEA
HOLSTEIN ‘S %, 1
MILKING HERD \)r^O l Xa
DISPERSAL » I*
-At the farm located six mites east of Cham
bersburg, Franklin Co., Pa., take Rte. 81 exit 6
and Rte. 30 east from Chambersburg to Schiers
Furniture Store, turn north on road to Scotland,
proceed 2 miles and turn south on Woodstock
Road, V* mile to farm. Farm is midway between
Scotland and Fayetteville. Watch for signs on
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15,197 fr
Sale at 11;30A.M.
90 RE6ISIERED AND GRADE HOLSTEINS
Certified; Accredited; Tested within 30 days; most
are vaccinated; Pregnancy checked. About % of herd
is registered and consists of fresh, springing and
various stage of lactation coyrSy.3o fresh from Nov. 15
or due by March 15. Many due inflate summer and
early fall, many are in first, second or third lactations'
with size, type and nice udders. Nearly all are A.B.C.
■ sired and hied with A.B.C. used over 20 years. Sires
include Penstate Ivanhoe Star, Milk and Honey
Ivanhoe, Electron, Mookown Optimist, Kanawaka
Educator, Elfac, Comet, Harrisburg Gay Ideal, Adohr
Victor London, Hying Streak, Glenafton Clarion, Jack,
Hercules, Performer, Nelacres Sovereign Pierre,
Golden Topper and others. Service sires include Gay
Ideal, Marvex, Proud Performer, Standout, Snowman,
Optimist, Astro Bootleg and others. Cattle not oirtest
but are producing well. All calves under six weeks sell.
Terms: Cash; Sale under cover; Lunch at sale.
Write Armour and Horst, Marion, Pa., for folder.
FjIEASE NOTE: Heifers, farm equipment and
household goods sell on Thursday, March 9..
REUBEN W. AW MIRIAM L EBEfilY
Fayetteville, Pa. R.D. I
Phone (717) 352-3160
Ralph W. Horst and
Kenneth Upperman, Auctioneers
Fred M. Naugle, Pedigrees
Gossert and Harshman, Clerks
MARTIN F. CAMPBELL ESTATE
PUBLIC AUCTION
f« MUCH BRICK HOME,
HOUSEHOLD GOODS g TOOLS
SATURDAY, MARCH 4,1378
11;00A.M. .
Real Estate 1:00 P.M. .
Located: Between New Danville and Willow
Street, Pennsylvania, along Long Lane Road.
Real estate consists of a brick ranch home connected
by a 1 car garage with electric door opener which is
situated on a luge lot with large shade and land
scaping. House features a large living room with
fireplace and wall to wall carpet, connected to a roomy
kitchen with built-in modem cabinets with Cold Spot
refrigerator and a 4 burner General Electric stove. The
home has 3 large roomy bedrooms with hardwood
floors and walk-in closets. A full tiled bathroom, a full
attic, and a large cemented basement with a workshop.
The home is heated by oil baseboard hot water heat
and is nicely decorated throughout. This beautiful
country home located close to schools, towns, etc.
deserves your close inspection.
To Inspect Property, Go To Property On
Saturday, February 11,2-4;
Saturday, February 13,2-4;
or By Appointment, Call 7X7-520-2432,717-354-5852.
Terms: 10% Down Day of Sale; Balance Within3o Days
Attorneys: Basse!, Yost & Sorrentino, Lancaster
Kenneth H. Howard
GUNS, TOOLS & HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Large jelly Clipboard with 2 drawers; low dry sink; 4
leg drop leaf table; Delta home craft turning lathe; 6”
Craftsman’s jointer; Craftsman’s table saw; Delta
floor model band saw; Delta floor drill press; and lots
more. Watch Feb. 25 issue for full listing.
Sale By:
MARTIN F. CAMPBELL ESTATE,
M. RAYMOND CAMPBELL EXT.
JOHN E. CAMPBELL EXT.
Sale Conducted By:
J. OMAR LANDIS AUCTION SERVICE
JAY M. WITMAN & J. OMAR LANDIS
Manheim, PA.
717-665-5735 or 717-733-7917
Food By: Bryland Mennonite Church
“Sale To Be Held Under Tent”