Bulls in the ballroom are Adams Co. tradition BY SHEILA MILLER ABBOTTSTOWN - Cattlemen attending Adams County’s fourth annual Beef Ball had to share the ballroom floor with two four legged, split-toed dancers, who were by no means prima ballerinas. Although they seemed to tip-toe across the tarpaulin, a mis-step by Spindge or Energizer would have put a to 50% on energy costs! SUPERB • Recycles heat from cooling and drying • Easy to exhaust all air if desired • Drying Optimizer conti cooling and drying air proportions • Can use low drying temperatures tor heal sensitive crops • Exclusive cleanout system l • Walk in internal access • Factory preassembled • No crane required • Very quiet efficient drying • Easy internal access • Internal vaporizer included Dry 2000 bu/day 25-15% for as low as $8995 Additional Winter discounts on all models! GAYLORD EQUIPMENT 88 Ridge Rd. Mommouth Jet. N.J. 08852 Phone 201-329-2666 International 5000 Vibra* Chisels Vibrating action conditions soil! 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R.D. 1, MYERSTOWN, PA Located 1 Mile S. of Int. 78 & 6 Miles N. of Myerstown On Rt. 645 in Frystown PHONE: 717-933-4138 Although there aren’t many restaurants where you’ll find the beef “served” still on the hoof, that’s the way these cattlemen seemed to enjoy their beef best After polishing off a prime rib dinner at the Altland Ranch, the cattlemen en thusiastically welcomed two fme specimens of the beef world. Leading the parade was Spindge BIN 7037, shown by Phil Scott, of Scottland Farms, Gettysburg. Scott co-owns the Polled Hereford bull with William Rathkamp, Milford, Ohio, and Chesterfield Farms, Mascot Tennessee. Luckily for the cattlemen attending the March 15 banquet, Scott has possession of the bull the first 6 months of the year. Scott’s bull has already had a successful showmg career and has not yet turned three years old. 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He was sired at Penn State by Early plans available Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 22,1980-C2l Sunset Emulous 60E, the 1978 Futurity Sire of the Year at the American Angus Futurity held in Louisville, Kentucky. The bull, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kinsley, South Branch Farms, York, was paraded across the dance floor by farm manager Bill Holloway, with an occassional prod by Bill’s wife, Pat. This bull also had an impressive show record as a two-year-old. He was tagged grand champion of the 1979 Phillip Topper, left, is this year's Adams County Beef Producer’s outstanding Cattleman. President Heffner presented the award last Saturday evening at the annual beef ball. I FARMERS: i | Now Is The Time To Topdress I | Wheat, Barley, Rye I ( With 30% Nitrogen Solution or Liquid I | Blend Fertilizer I | Also Seed Corn & Soybeans Available. 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The cattlemen not only admired their prize bulls on Saturday evening, they also payed tribute to a young man who was considered to be doing an outstanding job in the beef business. Phillip Topper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Topper, was selected at the Adams County Beef Producers Association as the 1980 Cattleman. (Turn to Page C 25)
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