C3B—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August 2,1980
Large fruit supplies, moderate prices seen
LANCASTER Suppbes
of fresh fruit this summer
will be large.
USDA forecasts indicate
this summer’s production of
early harvested noncitrus
fruit (excluding dried
prunes) will be slightly
below last year’s very large
crops In addition,
remaining supplies of fresh
citrus fruit are sharply
larger than a year ago. Thus,
large supplies combined
with a weak economy will
moderate the expected
seasonal increases in grower
prices for fresh and
processing fruit and in retail
prices for fresh fruits.
Stocks of processed fruit
are generally above a year
ago, although smaller packs
for a few crops and higher
marketing costs likely will
keep retail prices this
summer above a year ago
Supplies of freestone
peaches will be down only
one percent from 1979, as
large crops in northern
states offset sharply smaller
crops from the nine southern
states
A 19 percent decline in
peach production is in
dicated for both South
Carolina and Georgia
because of adverse weather
this spring Production of
clingstone peaches in
California is expected to
total four percent below the
1979 crop
Altogether, total U S
peach production will be
three percent smaller than
last year’s large crop
So far this year, the index
of grower prices for fresh
and processing fruit has
averaged almost 13 percent
lower than last year
As the supply of citrus
fruits, apples, and
strawberries declines during
the summer, the index will
advance but will still
Fulton
Grange
meetings
OAKRYN - Fulton
Grange No. 66 held their
annual picnic on the Grange
Hall grounds Monday
evening with a large at
tendance Quoits, horseshoe
pitching, volleyball, and
other games were enjoyed
by all.
Following the picnic the
Master, Thomas C
Galbreath, conducted a
short business meeting.
Clifford Holloway Jr.
reported 46 people enjoyed
the three-day trip to New
England.
The Pennsylvania State
Grange and Fulton Grange
are sponsoring a public
meeting for the local
mushroom growers August
4, 8 p.m at the Fulton
Grange Hall, Oakryn
Mrs. Clifford Holloway 111
reported 50 people attended
the swim party and doggie
roast at the home of Mr and
Mrs. Jesse Wood July 25.
The youth committee will
hold a volleyball party
Friday, August 15, 7 pm
and Mrs HoUoway will be m
charge of refreshments
James Huber, Chairman
of the Lancaster County
Commissioners, will speak
on ‘Preservation of Far
mland” at the next meeting
of Fulton Grange August 11
average below last year’s
high levels. The large supply
of soft fruit and citrus will
moderate the seasonal in
crease The index of con
sumer prices for fresh fruit
FARM AUCTION
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
AT 10 A.M. SHARP
Located at Stevens Point, PA. on the road
between Susquehanna, PA. and Starrucca, PA.
4 miles from Rte. 171 at Susquehanna, PA.
Susq. County. Use exit 68 off 1-81 north of
Scranton, PA. Watch for Beavan Auction
arrows
26 TOP-GRADE HOLSTEINS
6 due in August, 10 due in early fall and balance m all
stages of lactation. Two springing first calf heifers. A
' herd with size and good udders. All bred animals
pregnancy checked, 30 day tested with health charts.
Four tractors include 550 Cockshutt, 50 M.F., J.D. 420
and a J.D.-B. Full line of haying and forage equipment
plus a 1931 Case tractor, buzz saw, one row potatoe
digger, Woods 300 gal. bulk tank and many small tools.
Terms: Cash or approved checks. Lunch. Tent.
Owner:
MELVIN SKELLETT
James R. Beavan-Auctioneer
Box 400, Halistead, PA
717-879-2508
OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SALE
MANY RARE COLLECTIBLE ITEMS
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 4,1980
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9,1980
At 10:00 A.M.
Located ZVi miles Northwest of Taneytown,
Carroll County, Md., off Rt. 140, formerly Rt.
97, on Baptist Road drive IVz miles to sale, the
following:
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 4,1980
Early newspapers - Carroll Record, Gettysburg,
magazines, very early calendars, books, lamp stands,
8 electric table lamps, kitchen cabinet, clothes trees,
stone crocks & jugs, many pcs of kitchenware, early
pictures, 8 day oak case clock, early almanacs, flat
irons, old tinware, 15 - % bu baskets, Christmas
supplies, linens, some antique tools, pink & green
depression glass, agate ware, 150 fruit jars, new jar
tops & lids, 40 milk bottles, advertising boxes, cigar
boxes, iron fry pan & griddle, very early bottles & jars,
large set of antique dmnerware, Sears Cold Spot Air
Conditioner, lot of material, many good children’s
toys, Ross 24 inch girl’s bike, G E TV, very early
picture w/pnnts, Stereo, early trunk, fem stand, radio,
old books, refrigerator, Coca Cola advertising clock,
metal buckets, plastic ware, Sunbeam mixer, turkey
roaster, large bam jack, like new 3 H P Statesman
Roto Tiller, kerosene stove, plus many, many items not
mentioned
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9,1980
At 10:00 A.M.
• Extra race 2 pc. dry sing w/knife drawer on each
side, dutch cupboard w/sohd panel doors, very early
pie cooler w/top, 6 pressed back chairs, several
rockers, dutch table, 2 towel stands, original dovetail
blanket chest w/tilt, butter creamery box, very early
large wicker baby carnage in fine condition,
cuspidors, Bennington Ware, 6 gal stone jug, crocks, 8
day oak clock, stone jars, early calendars, quilts one
dated & signed, quilting material, advertising boxes of
all descriptions, badges, bottles, banks, pen knives,
gin<« walking cane, tobacco cans, many 1900 collec
tible items scarce ot buy, ladies’ jewelry, candy
containers, wooden locomotive, old marbles, large
Planter Peanut jar, lot nice boxes, slate boards &
pencils, early games, early chest, green end of day
shaker, old buttons, picture album, clay pipes, 1888
Republican Ribbon, catalog, iron skillets, jars, clay
pipes, old playing cards, childs rattle, fans, many
many items not mentioned that you wouldn’t find at the
average sale
Lunch at Sale
Terms - Cash or approved checks
Calvin L. Amoss - Auctioneer
Phone -756-5784
has been moderately above a
year ago and is expected to
remain so because of con
tinually increasing
marketing costs
With the large supplies of
AtS:OOP.M
At 5:00 P.M
Owner
MRS. LEAH S. CROUSE
Taneytown, Md
summer fruit and a
weakening general
economy, the rate of in
crease in retail prices for
fresh fruit is expected to
slacken somewhat
Reflecting the larger 1979
pack, stocks of most major
canned fruits on June 1 were
sharply larger than last
year’s depleted levels
Nevertheless, smaller
crops—particularly of
clingstone peaches and
apricots—have led to
grower-packer agreements
ensuring higher grower
prices this year The 1980
canned fruit pack, par
ticularly of peaches and fruit
cocktail, will be smaller;
however, with inventories
up, the total supply of
canned fruit for the coming
marketing year will still be
ample
Even with ample supplies,
prices of canned fruit are
expected to remain above
year-ago levels, reflecting
higher costs of raw products,
sugar, processing, and
distribution In response to
good demand, wholesale
prices of frozen strawberries
have been considerably
higher than a year ago
The smaller domestic
pack in prospect and reduce
imports from Mexico will
further strengthen prices of
frozen strawberries Current
supplies of dried fruit are
ample and prices are lower
than last year
BRED GILT
SATURDAY,
AUGUST 16, 1980
Located 8 miles north of Myerstown on Rt 501 & 1
mile South of U.S. 22 on Rt. 501 at Bethel, Pa. Turn
West at Bethel School to second farm on left.
40 head, 3 way cross bred Gilts. Yorkshire, Hampshire and
Duroc cross. These are some of the finest crossbreds in the
East They are sired by Yorkshire boars and are bred to
Purebred Hampshire boars. 4 Purebred Landrace gilts bred
to purebred Hampshire boars. Also 6 purebred Landrace
boars, breeding age. If you need any bred stock, don’t miss
this sale No outside hogs wil be sold at this sale. All stock was
blood tested for Brucellosis and Pseudorabies. Also vac
cinated for Erysipelas, wormed and treated for lice.
Sale Conditions By,
HENRY H. MARTIN
717-933-4279
Auctioneer Merle Eberly
Not Responsible For Accidents
Sale Reports
The Solanco Fair Ass’n
held their 2nd Annual Heifer
Sale July 26 at the
fairgrounds in Quarryville,
Pa. The auctioneer wants to
thank the consigners and the
bidders for their support.
PUBLIC 3 DAY
BANKRUPTCY AUCTION
by U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Middle District of Pa.
In Re: G.W. Bennett & Co. Hardware Store
on premises at 358 Broad St. Montoursville, Pa.
(Lyc. Co.)
WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST G, 1910
5 PM ■ 9 PM
FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 8,1980
5 PM - 9 PM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9,1980
9:30 A.M. till completion
4 wood office Desks; 10 metal filing cabinets; 2 NCR
Elec. Cash Registers; 4 Elec, adding machines;
Burroughs Account Bookkeeping Machine; Xerox 340
Viewer; office chairs; elec key making machine;
paint mixing machine; elec, drills, sanders, jig saws,
router, etc ; 2-30” air tight wood stoves; 7 sump
pumps, 1 submersible; Oster elec, pipe threader; pipe
wrenches; Large quantity of Masury, Olympic,"Dutch
Boy, Rust-oleum pamt: Large quantity of brass, Galv.,
Copper, & plastic fntings; Extra large quantity of
stove smoke pipe, elbows, reducers, & Dampers; Nuts;
bolts; screws; nail; rope; hand tools; several gondola
type pegboard shelves; & loads more items in this
large hardware store; etc.
Charles Szybist, Atty.
Auct. Max Fraley & Son 546-6631
Lunch - tent
SALE
1:30 P.M.
There were 43 heads sold
and they brought an average ,
of $963. The top animal sold
for $l5OO.
Auctioneer was J. Everett
Kreider.