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BY DEBBIE KOONTZ
FARM SHOW - The Farm
Women Societies of Pennsylvania,
a state-organized group consisting
of smaller branch organizations in
17 counties and dedicated to
contributing to the power and
influence of the farm and home,
met for their 64th annual con
vention, Monday and Tuesday.
The organization, comprising of
186 Societies, met for a day of
reports and entertainment,
Monday, at the Forum Building in
downtown Harrisburg. Speaker for
the afternoon session was Dr.
Donald Bambouse discussing,
“Women in a world of crisis.”
That evening, the women met for
their annual banquet in the
ballroom of the Penn Harris Motor
Inn. Entertainment consisted of
music by “The Farmer’s
Daughters” of York County and
guest speaker Joan Austin
‘Q describing “Life, liberty and the
pursuit of what?"
On Tuesday, the women con
vened in Room E of the Farm Show
Complex for their annual business
meeting.
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Saturday, Jan. 15
Lancaster Society 3 meets at the
Cloister Restaurant in Epfarata
Tuesday, Jan. 18
Berks Society 6 meets with Jane
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Farm Women Societies hold 64th convention
At this meeting, the more than
300 representatives present voted
for a new state treasurer and state
director.
Filling the position of treasurer
this year will be Frances Ross of
Somerset County.
Frances is a member of Society 4
of her county and is married to
Kenneth Ross, a dairy fanner.
Frances is a past president of
her society and past state
secretary, as well as a member of
the Church of the Brethren.
The organization’s new state
director is Marie Steinniefz of
Lebanon County. She has been a
member for 40 years and has
served as a county president and
county treasurer. She is a member
of the United Methodist Church
and enjoys baking, reading, and '
crocheting.
Also, during the morning
session, 13 Societies reported 100
percent participation in the
organization’s safety program. -
In new business, Marie
Baughman, state president from
Franklin County, told members
that two books are now available to
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Thursday, Jan. 20
Lancaster Society 15 meets for
state convention reports
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. Farm .ien Society president, left, and Helen Hess, former
president and current director of the nominating committee, right, stand with two new
officers elected, Tuesday morning, at their annual business meeting. Second left is
Frances Ross of Somerset County newly elected treasurer, and right is Marie Steinmetz
of Lebanon County, new state director.
fill with names of deceased
members and that these books will
serve as a lasting memoriam to
these individuals.
Baughman also reported being
pleased with the attendance at this
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opportunities at the same time. Planned activities don’t require
year’s convention, reminding
members that such an attendance
is hoped for at their annual Spring
Rally, scheduled for May 25, at the
Hersbey Lodge and Convention
Center in Hershey.
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The program tor the Farm
Women Convention reports York
County as sporting the most
Societies - 35; and Lancaster
County with the most members - a
whopping 1018.
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To receive “Toddler Topics” call
or write the York County Penn
State Extension office at 112
Pleasant Acres Road, York, PA
17402. Phone 757-9R57.