I cfc/im I I Somites $ Berks Co. Society 9 The September meeting of Berks Co. Farm Women Society 9 was held m the home of Mrs. Joan Hafer. Prior to the business meeting, a tour of Redner’s Tiger Market, Douglassville, was conducted by manager ARick Condon. The group was v shown the operation of each department, and some of the problems of running a large store were discussed. The meat department manager gave a meat cutting demonstration. The County Convention in October was discussed - RE LIABLE! Kubota mid r t . diesel tractors are rca hen you are FARMERSVIUE EQUIPMENT INC. — RD4 EPHRATA, PA 717-354-4271 several members are plannuig to attend. October’s hostess will be Mrs. Ruth Hafer. Lancaster Co, Society 29 On Monday, October 8 Lancaster County Farm Women Society 29 gathered together in downtown The program was to take a walking tour of “Old Lancaster.” For two hours, a guided tour was taken thru historical Lan caster and modem Lan caster. Some noted stops were the downtown square, Trinity Lutheran Church, restoration of a house, the library and many others. The group followed the tour with a delicious lunch at P. J. Matthews. President Dons Shenk reminded the group of the upcoming County Con vention and Homemaker’s Day. November’s meetmg will be the 19th with a program of “Sharing Your Blessings” followed by a meetmg at Jame Garber’s home. York Co, Society 1 The York County Farm Women Society 1 met at the home of Mrs. Jesse Gross on October 3. The meeting was opened with the singing of “The Last Rose of Sum mer.” Devotions were read by Dorothy Reigel followed with the Lord’s Prayer and the saluteto the flag. New officers were elected for the coming year. They include: President-Amy Miller; Vice President-Iva Craft; Treasurer-Jesse Gross; Assistant Treasurer- Paulme Rishel; Secretary- Esther Yeager; Assistant Secretary-Elfreda Herbst; Corresponding Secretary- Evelyn Paige; and Assistant Corresponding Secretary-Charlotte Barton. These new officers will be installed at the county convention to be held November 1 at St. Matthews Lutheran Church. The members discussed making Christmas wreaths and other crafts to be judged at the county convention. The Society Christmas party will be held at the Grandview Golf Club on Saturday, December 1. The next meeting will be held at the home of Catherine Mundis on November 7 at 1 p.m. In the Midwest, many farmers are converting pickup trucks to propane to beat rising gasoline and diesel fuel prices. Propane conversion kits sold like hotcakes after predictions of dollar-a-gallon fuel first surfaced. Differentials between gasoline and propane have risen to about 30 cents. York Co. recognizes volunteer 4-H leaders By JOYCE BUPP Staff Correspondent RED LION - “What a 4-H leader means to me” was the topic of two youthful speakers who won the hearts of the 200 leaders, teen leaders and guests attending York County’s annual 4-H leadership recognition dinner, held last Friday evening at the Rutter’s Restaurant in Red Lion. Patricia Brenneman, a first-year member of the Loganville club, and Hans Spahr, second-year member of the Davidsburg club, were the two youngsters invited to tell how they felt about the leaders of the 4-H program. Although brief, their speeches were touching and heartfelt. National Central Bank New name for Montgomery-Bucks SOUDERTON - After 43 years of successful operation the Montgomery Bucks Farm Bureau Cooperative Association, Souderton, Pa. has tanke a new name. The name Montgomery Bucks established in 1936 by a handful of Montgomery County farmers has served members of the Cooperative with feed, fertilizer, seeds, chemicals and farm sup plies. Fuel oil and gasoline also were an integral part of sales. But m 1968 Farm & Home Oil Company was establish- incaster Farming, Saturday, October 13,1979 also took part in honoring the teens and adults serving in 4- H advisory positions, by sponsoring the dinner for the honorees. Entertainment during the program featured the music of “Review, Review,” a group of roving players from York Little Theatre. Several county leaders honored have been serving the program for two decades and over. Beth Coons, leader of the county’s lamb club, is a 31-year veteran, and husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. C. Harry Miller, have helped direct the Loganville community club for thirty years. Twenty-year and over recognition was awarded to Daniel Shive, Jefferson community club, with 24 years; Aaron Epply, ed as a separate entity. At the time the oil company was established sales reached an all time high of 5 million dollars. In the early to mid seventies new retail stores at Collegeville, Dublin and Mif flmburg were added to the existing operations at Souderton, Bechtelsville and Collegeville. The scope of sales and marketing programs earned the Cooperative into Lehigh, Berks, Lancaster, Chester, Northampton, Union, Snyder and Centre Counties. The new name Farm Lewisberry rifle club, 22 years; Hester Herruninger, Potosi home-ec club, 22 years; Ann Wagner, White Rose horse, 21 years; Beatrice Sterner, Hanover Community, 21 years; Fred Hutschenreuter, Airville community, 21 years; Naomi Bupp, Loganville community, 21 years; and Jane Thompson, Thomasville community, 20 years. Fifteen-year service recognition was extended to Mr. and Mrs. Preston Bankert of the Winterstown- Felton community club, Dale Doll of Jefferson community and to Rodman Thompson, Central dairy club. Darla Doll was presented with ten-year leadership recognition. Bureau will identify the Cooperative with the history of Montgomery Bucks and will enhance further growth in the area of Pennsylvania where the name Farm Bureau is synonomous. Farm Bureau sales for fiscal 1979 were 17 million. There are 96 people employed by the Cooperative. The main office is located at 115 Washington Avenue, Souderton. The an nouncement was made by Michael Zapach, General Manager and Maynard Rothenberger, President. 101
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