Recent rains help, won’t cure drought LANDISVILLE Ram this 0.19 inches of ram ana sleet came week was a blessed relief from down. literally months of dry conditions. Because most soils in the area The National Weather Service in were frozen, the water is not going Harrisburg reported as much as to soak too deep into the ground. 3.5 inches of precipitation fell in Yocum said the recent moisture the Susquehanna Valley between will help small grams since the Williamsport and the Maryland surface mches of most soil profiles line In the Southern areas, less ram seemed to fall than in the Upper Susquehanna. Just under one mch was reported at the Landisville Research Station. John Yocum reported 0.76 inches of ram Tuesday evening and Wednesday until 4 p.m. From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning an additional Frederick County Maryland HAY AND STRAW AUCTION We, the undersigned will sell at Public Auction, on the premises owned by Mullmx Grain and Fertilizer, located along Ballenger Creek Rd. 5 miles south of Frederick, 2 miles north of Adam stown, 2 miles east of Rt. 15 off Mount ville Rd. exit. (Just opposite of Eastalco Aluminum Plant), Frederick Cty., Maryland. First sale THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 And every Thursday thereafter Weigh in time beginning at 11 00 A M. Auction beginning atIPM An effort has been made by the Frederick Cty Farm Bureau and the Frederick Cty Extension Service to establish an available local hay and straw market for farmers, and producers and feeders of livestock in this area. We, the Willowdale Auction Co in cooperation with MuUuux Gram and Fertilizer Co have agreed to conduct this auction and will be selling hay, straw, mulch, ear corn and firewood in truck load lots on consignment TERMS OF SALE; All products sold for cash, certified check, cashier’s check, personal check with approved identification. No out of state personal checks accepted without a letter ot credit from the bank. For complete information on this market contact Willowdale Auction Co 301-473-8100 Mullimx Gram and Fertilizer 301 694-8233 Frederick Cyt Farm Bureau Rep Charles Cline, Jr 301 865-5822 Frederick Cty Extension Service - Ken Wisner, 301 694 1594 Terry Poole 301-694-1594 WILLOWDALE AUCTION CO. Sale Managers *i The National Weather Service’s long-term forecast Friday mor ning called for a chance of precipitation over the weekend with clearing later in the weekend and early next week. Unless we have several more downpours in late February and early March like the one we had this week, farmers this spring may find themselves torn between praying for rain for the soil and hoping for clear weather to do fieldwork.—CH CORNWALL Approximately 25 members of the Cedar Crest FFA gathered Friday, Feb. 6 at the Cornwall Elementary Gym for recreational activities from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. ALUS CHALMERS $20 88 per bale c rr< 215-M4-74M or 944-9C4S Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 14,1981—A39 Fun night held PUBLIC AUCTION VALUABLE 23 ACRES & BLDGS.; FARM EQUIPMENT THURSDAY, MARCH STH 6 miles N. of Kutztown, just off Rt. 737 & US Rt. 22 intersection, take dirt rd. south behind Sky View Restaurant, Greenwich Twp., Berks Co., Pa. Real Estate: 23 acres, approx. 18 are tillable, 10 are fall gram, bldgs, include a one story 36’xllO’ frame bldg, w/10 farrowing pens, bal. for finishing hogs, another 34’x48’ finishing & storage bldg., 1500 bu. cap. gram bm, well water, property has potential for horses or bldgs, for storage. For inspection of real estate call 215-756-6723. Terms: 10% on day of auction, bal. by May 1,1981. NOTE: Real estate offered at 12:15 sharp. Farm Equipment: Farmall M tractor; Far mall super C tractor w/fast hitch & front end loader; fast hitch rear blade; fast hitch two r C planter; JD 555 three bot. 14” trip pi.; MC 7’ disc; JD T offset disc; JD 12’ harrow; Ontario 10 hoe gram drill; Gehl #55 grinder mixer; NH 150 bu. single beater spreader; 165 bu. gravity gram wagon; Grove 4 w/trailer w/gram sides; 4 wheel bale wagon; MC 45 PTO baler, Century 200 trailer weed sprayer; 8’ double roll cultipacker; pulley type gram blower; Butler 2500 bu. gram bm disassembled; 300 lb hog or calf scale, portable cattle loading chute; 45’x4” auger system w/hopper & drive unit. Terms: Cash or check. Refreshments served. Ordered by, ROBERT S. & DEBORAH E. GRIM Conducted by Ralph W. Zettlemoyer Auction Co. Inc. (215)395-8084 FARM AUCTION FRAM-LAND COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL 170 Head of Registered & Grade Holsteins Majority of cows & heifers are registered SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 12 Noon Sale held at Central Bridge Sales Arena, Central Bridge, NY. From PA take 188 north from Binghampton approx. 100 miles, take Central Bridge exit at Rt. 7 and go north on Rt. 30A for 2 miles. Daughters of these famous sires are sellmg- Bootmaker, Arlinda Chief, Roybrook Starlite, Arlinda Commander, R Maple, Diplomat, Originator. This is a home bred herd with tremendous breeding for years. Many cows are fresh, 25 cows springing. Cows are official DHIA tested with records to 20,000 lbs milk and above. Owner, DAN FRANCE Cobleskill, NY Central Bridge Sales Service Central Bridge, NY Walt Wagner, Sales Manager and Auctioneer Ray Briggs, Pedigree I I 1 II Lancaster County Weekly (Continued from Page A 2) - 60-80 lbs. 54.00-60.00. RETURNED TO FARM: Few 90-125 lb. hosltein heifers 92.00- 120.00, around 100 head 140.00- 164.00; bulk 90-130 lb. holstein bulls 93.00-110.00, few 110.00-116.00, few 80-115 lb. small frame 70.00-95.00. The FFA members enjoyed basketball and hockey in the gym. The refreshments were orange drink and chocolate milk. The FFA plans to attend a Hershey Bear’s Hockey Game in March. They also will hold their Annual Parent-Member Banquet on March 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Middle School. at 12 Noon