Adams Farmers Assn, opposes bank mergers n f as i er -f ar i nin A Satur{>ay > GETTYSBURG - - Merging banks and statewide banking were the topics of discussion at the Adams, County Farmers’ Association directors’ meeting. The directors met last Thursday evening at the North Branch of the Adams County National Bank. - By a unanimous decision, the board voted to support bi contiguous banking in Penn sylvania and expressed strong opposition to statewide banking. CONVEY-N-FEED® by JAMESWAY Unmatched capacity The new Convey-N-Feed feeder is both an end load conveyor and o single or multiple lot cattle feeder in lengths up to 300'. The 14" wide con cave belt model carries 27% more feed than a flat 16" wide belt feeder. The 18" wide concave belt model carries more than twice as much feed as a flat 16" wide belt feeder. It's worth more than you realize . . . costs less than you think. See us for systems and service that help make the good life better. AGRI EQUIPMENT INC. 2754 Creek HiHRd. Leola, PA 17540 717-656-4151 I. G. SALES Rt. 113, Box 200 Silverdale, PA 215-257-5135 G. HIRAM BUCHMAN, INC. Rte.sl9-N.oHßte.46 P.O. Box 185 Belvidere, NJ 07823 201-475-2185 GEORGE A. COLEMAN Rt. 12, Box 216 Elmer, NJ 609-358-8528 “The ' board feels that a statewide banking system would not be advantageous to the far mer,” reports spokesperson Mabel Bream. “It would reduce the personal attention of bankers to all local financial problems.” Another topic of discussion was consumer education and the fact that the public is not sharing the fanners’ concerns. “A television newscaster recently reported that it was great that the price of food tattle feeder >j ' » DEPENDABLE MOTORS ROVENDALE SUPPLY Honey Brook, PA RD 2, Watsontown, PA 17777 215-273-3131 717-538-5521 215-273-3737 .,pp SOLIENBERGER SILOS • "Him 5. Lnrr RFD 2, Chambersburg, PA RDI, Cains, Gap, PA 17527 717-264-9588 717-442-8134 HARRY L. TROOP Rt. 1 Cochranville, PA 19330 215-593-6731 ERB& HENRY EQUIP., INC. 22-26 Henry Avenue New Berlinville, PA 215-367-2169 DETWILERSILO REPAIR Rt. 2, Newviile, PA 717-776-7533 BENNETT MACHINE CO. 1601 S. Dupontßlvd. - ' Milford, DE 302-422-4837 was coming down. We fanners feel that all consumers must recognize the source of their food and the problems facing that source." Bream states. “Since the population increases every day and the amount of farmers decreases, each farmer becomes more important each day. Never have so many people been so dependent on so few far mers.” The board expressed its concern ~.4 i. A. SWOPE Box 121, ROl Myerstown, PA 717-933-4758 over farm news being segregated on a special page in local newspapers. One director stated that just as he passes over the sports sections, so the non-farmer consumer will bypass the farm page. Consequently the consumer education purpose is lost. I Americas niutfMTknAi I |_ iM<rv »Qi,<pMiAT cu»vo | Nu-Pulse Milking Unit Our dealers offer a complete line of buckets, pipelines, parlors, heat recovery units, bulk tanks & a complete detergent line. We're Ready For Youl Nu-Pulse Cochranville, PA 19330 215-932-4700 Authorized Dist. for PA, DEL, MD. & N J Dealerships Available In a few areas. _ If inferos fed call 215-932-4700 sita 2. LAPPS HARDWARE A DAIRY SUPPLIES RD 4 Box 96 (Loop Rd.) Ouarryville, P* 17566 717-786-3970 MONTGOMERY CO. PERM VALLEY” CROPSTORE INC. Schwenksviile. PA 19473 215-287-9650 ■DON CO CUPPER FARM EQUIPMENT, INC. Alexandria, PA 16611 814-669-4465 LANCASTER CO LANCONU-PULSECO. Cochranville. PA 19330 717-859 3863 nounced the annual spring meeting will be held on March 16. Robert Wilson, a member of the American Farm Bureau staff, will be the speaker. Adams County Farmers’ Association has 569 member families. f>n- YULETIDE GREETINGS i,. ill w IB i .S' ~3W t * r<K J - ♦ -fL I" " Nu-Kool Cooler MONTOUR. CO'S JAKE’S MILKER SERVICE RO2 Witsontown, PA 17777 717-649-5947 BRADFORD CO SEINER’S REFRIGERATION 25 Crooks Terrace Canton. PA. 17724 717-673-8351 LT COMING CO JAMES LUCKENBIU. ROZ Montgomery, PA 17752 717-547-ISI6 NORTHAMPTON t MONROE CO'S IT HILL & SON DAIRY Sales C Service 630 Sullivan Trail, Wimftap. PA }BO9l Bus - 215-863-4557 Home - 215-258-7924 301-895-5567 “Nu-Heat" Energy Saver CURT CASSADY MANAGER PH: 717-626-1065 Before 7 A.M. After 6 P.M. JIMS EQUIPMENT RIBoxSS Sprii»rt»e. PA 18844 717-942-6928 WAYNE CO. DONALD SCHMIDT HD 1 Box 2584 Hawley. PA 18428 717-253-2409 UNION* SNYDER CO ABE’S SERVICE CENTER R. 0.2. Box 82 Mitflinburt. PA. 17844 7X7-966-1707 WIFFUNCO BYUS’S DIESEL & REFRIGERATION Belleville. PA 17004 WESTERN MO.* SOMERSET CO.. PA ' LAUREL RUN FARM SUPPLY R.D.2, Box 117 - GranUville, MD21536
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