—Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, October 6,1979 102 National The week of October 7-13 is being observed as National 4-H Week. Since 1927, this week has been a time for 4- H’ers, their leaders, and friends to take stock of the past year’s ac complishments and achievements. In Penna., the 4-H membership is about 90,000 strong.'The groups range in age from 8 years to 19 years old. Approximately three quarters of the state enrollment comes from large cities, middle-sized 4-H week towns, and small villages. The rest of the membership is composed to farm youths. When 4-H was first star ted, it consisted of livestock, crops, cooking, and sewing clubs. These activities were designed to improve farm and family living, through practical, out-of classroom education. That was 61 years ago. Today, 4-H activities in clude areas like arts and crafts, automotive safety, small .engine care, home improvement, babysitting, observed photography, clothing, geology, electricity, con servation, veterinary science, nutrition education, and indoor gardening. Nevertheless, the “citified” projects have not pushed out the old ones. In fact, the > traditional projects are gaining new popularity. 4-H members are still sewing, cooking and raising prize livestock, along with growing ribbon-winning crops. Today, however, the members are using more sophisticated technology. Simply turn a crank and get level results with d new John Deere 115 Disk WE'LL WAIVE FINANCE CHARGES UNTIL JUNE 1. 1980, IF YOU BUY A NEW JOHN DEERfe 35 or 3800 FORAGE HARVESTER NOW. W LANDIS BROS. INC. Lancaster, PA 717-291-1046 ADAMSTOtfN EQUIPMENT INC. Mohnton RD2, PA 19540 (near AdamStown) 215-484-4391 PIKEVILLE EQUIPMENT INC. Oyster Dale Road Oley RD2, PA 215-9*7-6277 Dr. Thomas B. King, associate dean for extension at Penn State, has com mented, “The educational projects and leam-by-domg activities of 4-H clubs are assisting young people in assuming coles of leadership and citizenship which are of value now and in the future. ” He pointed out that the 4-H program is conducted' by Penn State’s agriculture staff members. These people are located in each of the 67 counties and at the university. National 4-H week is helping to point out the benefits to youth that being a club member brings. The NEUHAUS'ES, INC. RD2, York, PA 1-83 Loganville Ext. 3 717-428-1953 or 235-1306 SHOTZBER6ERS EQUIPMENT Elm, PA 717-665-2141 A.6.C. GROFF INC. New Holland, PA 717-354-4191 young people learn leadership, citizenship, and public speaking. They gain poise and confidence in themselves, and they have fun through games, music, camping, sports and talent shows. These talented young people actively pledge their heads, hearts, hands, and health to better their clubs, communities, country and the world. You can leave the wrenches in the tractor when you level this new 115 Level-Action™ Disk. Finetune fore/aft leveling by tur* ning the hand crank above the hitch. In many fields, this simple adjustment is the only one you’ll need to make. With 65 to 85 pounds of weight per blade, this disk will han dle all of your seedbed and incorporation chores. Choose a 115 Disk from 7-2/3 to 14'A feet wide. If you need a mounted disk, look at the new 105 Level-Action Disk. If features 30 to 40 pounds per blade, in sizes from 6 feet 3 inches to 9 feet 2 inches. Come see these easy-to-adjust, easy-to-use new disks from John Deere. Here's a timely offer on either a new 35 or 3800 Forage Harvester. Come in now and make your deal The finance charges won't begin to accrue until June 1, 1980. This means that the money you may have used for finance charges will be available for other purposes. Stop in soon and talk it over ROBERT E. LITRE INC. Zieglerville, PA 215-287-9643 STANLEY A. KLOPP INC. ch,SwL, Bernville, PA Center 215-488-1510 Chapman, PA 215-398-2553 KERMIT K. KISTLER, INC. Lynnport, PA 215-298-3270 MEMO HAY, STRAW & EAR CORN SALE EVERY MONDAY At 11 A.M. NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES, INC. Phone 717-354-4341 Lloyd H. Kreider, Auct M.S. YEARSLEY & SONS West Chester, PA 215-696-2990 1.6,’t A 6 SALES 9 Silverdale, PA 18962 215-257-5136
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