Smith profile (Continued from Page A 32) recalls, “I helped Max plant some of the first com plots he planted and he was a leader even then. Max had a lot of drive and he helped parents as well as kids. He had a knack for getting along with people.” It was Smith’s personal interest in youth which helped to create winners, according to Walter Dunlop of Walter M. Dunlop and Sons at the Lancaster Stockyards. He said, "To begin with, he was a very dedicated person. He took a real personal interest in every 4- Her and taught them what to feed and what kind of steers to buy. It was his personality, his interest, and his knowledge of cattle that they looked up to.” In Dunlop’s opinion, Smith also professionally in his qapacity as kept abreast of the times. He said, County Executive Director of the “Tunes have changed and they Agriculture Stabilization and now look for lean -.cattle. He Conservaton Service. provided them with the kind of cattle that would win in Harrisburg I was very much impressed with his work.” Tony Eberly, Denver R 2, is now in partnership with his father and brother, but he spent eight years in the Baby Beef Club and expresses appreciation for what he learned from Smith He states, “Max had so much enthusiasm He had a way of givmg it to youth and making DEUTZ THE ALTERNATIVE TRACTOR Disappointed with returns on time and money spent on finding a practical alternative fuel? TRY THE ALTERNATIVE TRACTOR Yes, the unmatched fuel economy of the Deutz Air Diesel engine truly makes Deutz the alternative tractor. ASK FOR A DEMONSTRATION - Measure actual fuel usage on your farm. That will tell you more about Deutz fuel economy than all those official test reports. PLUS - EconoCool thermostatic cooling system (standard on all new DX tractors with cab) uses an additional 6-8% less fuel than standard Deutz tractors. 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I went along with the team to the national livestock judging contest and I attribute our success to him.” Ray Brubaker was also a Baby Beef 4-H member for eight years and now works with Smith Brubaker says, “His work with youth was his greatest con tribution. He had such an interest in them. He enjoyed working with young people and was concerned about their maturing and become mature adults. He created a stronger interest in agriculture for young people and I’m sure in fluenced me and created an in terest in me for attending Penn State. •He had an interest in his job and was very straight forward He had csU.b.H-cd the cuuhu.... fanners. When people think of a county agent they think of Max. ’ ’ Mrs. Harold Fry, Stevens Rl, was a 4-H leader for 39 years, almost rivaling Smith’s tenure as county agent. She recalls there was a different emphasis m 4-H in those earlier days, saying, “He came to every 4- H meeting, and com was the big thing then. They were ex perimenting with hybrids and the topic was often crop rotation, cultivation and weed control.” Some things haven’t changed however, as she continues, “Max wasn’t a strict disciplinarian but he always meant business. He was a firm believer in letting the kids take over the business end of the meeting and learn parliamentary procedure. Whatever he told the kids was true. Then they suc ceeded and that built their con fidence.” She feels his success in 4-H was built partially because adults thought so much of him that they insisted their children be in 4-H. When these 4-H’ers became parents their feelings were the same. She stated, “Parents and grandparents were supporting those kids in 4-H.” Dorothy believes he was well accepted because, “He can talk to almost anybody. 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She recalls, “Max was always interested in everybody. He made it appear that no question was too small. He never laughed at questions. He loved children and they seemed to want to do their best for him. If Max told them to do something, his work was law. He was so interested in each one; they wouldn’t let him down and they worked hard for him. He got the best out of all those kids.” Grace inherited an interest in the Extension service from her father and she served ac secretary of the Vet science project planned NORRISTOWN All teens no cost for the course and interested in learning about materials will be provided, veterinary science are invited to .... ... , take the Vet Science Unit II 4-H Although the program is aimed Project to start on Wednesday, at youth ages 13-19 anyone may April 15, from 7:30-9 p.m. at the attend - Teens do not tave Montgomery County 4-H Center experience. For more detaik near Lansdale. contact Comty Agent Nancy M. 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