# Convention held by Lancaster Co. Farm a v - (I design,. carrL_ . work for the new tablecloth and banner presented to the County Societies by Society 3. Also helping with the proiect were Salinda Usner, center, and Society President Miriam Moore. NOW MORE THAN EVER, THE SMART CORN MONEY’S ON TROJAN HYBRIDS. What’s it take to be a winner in today’s fast-paced corn hybrid business? It takes the skill, strength and know-how of Pfizer Genetics, the yield and profit leader in state after state, field after field. Pfizer Genetics has 21 (count ’em: twenty-one) PhDs working full time developing and perfecting the hybrids to put you out in front in the years ahead. imm. ISS^SL <_J3HH wSßtSflfll ''--JjjgSEffljfl, TROJAN Products of }*£3S See your Pfizer Genetics dealer for the winning Trojan hybrids. By SALLY BAIR Staff Correspondent LANCASTER - Presen tation of a banner and tablecloth by Society 3 and a check for $2,250 to the Welsh Mountain Medical Center highlighted the 61st annual convention of the Lancaster County Society of Farm Women held November 4, at the Farm and Home Center, Lancaster. The stunning handsewn banner and tablecloth featuring the Farm Women insignia was presented to the County Societies by Miriam Moore, president of Society 3, with the assistance of Alva Wemhold and Salinda Usner. Mrs. Moore said she volunteered for the project when the need was discussed, “Because I knew I had, Alva. Alva has designed them for church she’s very adept.” Alva designed the banner, and was responsible for the bulk of the work on the large undertaking. She said the WINNERS LIKE OUR NEW 100-DAY TROJAN TlOOB, good producers fast dry down, 110-DAY TROJAN TllOB, Fast emergence and good dry down, AND TXSII3 ARE THE TALK OF THE CORN BELT. Any farmer who grows TXSII3 just has to tell his neighbors about it. TXSII3 combines high yields of heavy grain with terrific stalk strength, fast growth, outstanding tolerance to disease and drought . . . and beautiful bright green color. These top-yielding Trojan varieties are available at your nearby Pfizer Genetics dealer Or Contact: PFIZER GENETICS 2550 Kingston Road York, Pa. 17402 717-757-5973 TROJAN incaster Farming, Saturday, November 11,1978 Mrs. Harold Saylor work began sometime last May, adding, “Oh yes, many hours went into it.” How did she do it? “I drew off the design, and it went together like a jigsaw puzzle.” The fabric used was mostly double knit and was Products of Women Bev Richards appliqued in place, then outlined with soutache braid. The letters are sewn on a gold metallic fabric and outlined with cord. The colors are vivid; the effect dramatic. The colorful banner replaces a much used, very worn one used previously. Tom Hoober, business manager of the Welsh Mountain Center was on hand to accept the donation of the $2,250 which represented contributions from individual societies to the County project. He ex pressed sincere thanks, including a thank you to Societies which contributed in other ways. Dr. Ira Wolfe, clinic dentist, said the money is being used for the purchase and installation of a nitrous oxide analgestic unit, better known as a machine for “laughing gas.” Another portion of the contribution will be used for the purchase of audio visual equipment necessary as part of the clinic’s health care program. In the business meeting, Mrs. David Buckwalter of Society 18, was elected secretary of the Lancaster County Society of Farm Women, and Mrs. Landis Myer, Society 24, was elected treasurer, both for two-year terms. Mrs. Opal Ruhl, first vice president, gave a composite of the activities for Lan caster County’s 31 Societies, saying, “We each gave a part of ourselves to others and brightened the'comer where we are.” In addition to visits to state hospitals, nursing homes and others, the Societies gave $9,702 in programs to service for others, including such things as foster children, awards and other acts of generosity. In addition to money, gifts of time, clothing and food were given to those in need. Fun and fellowship also played an important part in Farm Women programs throughout the year. In her report, President Ann Diller said that she had “a wonderful year in growing and learning.” In addition to visiting Society meetings and other county conventions, she said she has served on the committee to revise the by-laws on the state level. Mrs. Diller commended those societies which “went the extra mile to enter the state project, ‘Happiness for Others.’ Many lives were brightened through it.” Society 27 took first place in the contest with a project 61
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