Mortgage burning (Continued from Page Al) Conestoga then merged with six percent mortgage three banks to become seemed reasonable ” Commonwealth He then congratulated the Others participating m the group and offered best actual burning were County wishes for continued sue- Extension Director M M cess Smith, Willis Esbenshade, Biechler was associated first president of the Board, with Conestoga National Snavely Garber, second Bank which approved the president of the Board; mortgage after the Farm Melvin Stoltzfus, fourth and Home Board had been president, Jay Landis, turned down elsewhere, current piesident, Phares ' y \ * * * w * - «■ ' A' Turning ever so slowly on it spit, the mortgage document for the Farm and Home Center ceases to exist. The mortgage burning highlighted the Farm and Home Foundation banquet Thursday. GOING - GOING - GONE If You're Thinking About Buying Any Of The Following Equipment - ACT NOW. It Will Not Be Sold At Auction. Int. Hydro 84 Row Crop Tractor *13,400°° 884 Int. Row Crop Tractor .... * l4,ooo°° 2250 Quick Attach Loaders Available For the Above Two Tractors At Special Prices. 284 Int. Tractor. 28 H.P 435 Int. Hay Baler with #lO Bale, Thrower and Hydraulic Steering or Bale Thrower 2200 Int. Loader for 574 Int. Tractor 2 - 420 lr»t. 2 Furrow Plows, 3 Pt. Hitch 575 Int. (295 Bu.) Spreaders 2 - 595 Int. (370 Bu.) Spreaders 582 Int. Gear Drive 16 HP Cub Cadet, 2 Cyl. SOiinAQO Briggs Engine A i tvW 720 Int. Forage Harvester $ CAIinOO (less head) 1000 RPM W 830 Int. Forage Harvester s■! 1 (less head) 1000 RPM • ■WW Newly elected directors of the Farm and Home Foundation include, from left, Robert E. Gregory, John H Henkel, George Lewis, Orpha Graybill, Risser, former treasurer, located on sinkholes This George Lewis, current was corrected by building treasurer, Audrey Myer, the whole building on footers former secretary, Evelyn reinforced with iron rods Hess, current secretary, and Smith said he had little Howard Campbell, Farm doubt the project would go and Home Building ahead once the tax exemp- Manager tion status was clarified by Counts Agricultural Agent the Internal Revenue Ser- Max Smith called his work vice “It was like with the Farm and Home motherhood,” Smith noted project a great satisfying ‘Nobody objected, the only experience ” question was how to pay for He recalled tlje early it ” history and early obstacles, Recognizing that over 3000 including finding that the individuals and businesses building foundation was contributed to it, Smith said, *s3oo°° s 4soo°° slooo°° Less Bucket s B9s°° 5 5400 00 $ 6700 00 INTERNATIONAL 3588 2+2 Tractor 150 never been so pro • 2 plus 2—cdmbmes row-crop versatility with 4-wheel drive tractor productivity • International 466 cu. in turbo diesel engine delivers high-torque performance • Articulated steering for short turn maneuverability Oscillating front axle for superior traction • Standard equipment includes 1000 RPM PTO, swinging drawbar, 3-pt hitch, adjustable axles and luxurious Control Center 3588 Int. 2+2 -oftoai.es. INTERNATIONAL Tractor SSST (23 Ix3o 8 ply OSH OO oversize tires) M g #w V COPE & WEAVER CO. COMPLETE AUCTION SALE Shop Tools, Etc. MARCH 10,9:30 A.M. Sharp Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 31,1981—A33 r v t ; : ,i >i, Melvin R. Stoltzfus, Evelyn Hess, and Robert P Bucher. it is a great demonstration of leadership and of working together with agriculture, homemakers and industry It couldn’t have been done without the help of all you great people ” In his report President Jay Landis said, ‘The ex citement of the burning of the mortgage is an event which will be cherished by each of us, but it will be especially cherished by the early people who worked on it We 1 reached our goals because of gifts and 'active New Providence, PA 17560 717-786-7351 II gcJ<f y - J dedication It shows what can be accomplished when we have a common goal ” Landis said the Board will continue the challenges of keeping office space rented and maintaining the building to “make it the agricultural community’s meeting place it is ” He said the Board will expand its educational and scholarship program to serve the community. Elected directors for three year terms during the (Turn to Page A 34)
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