D22—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 17,1984 Snyder observes 44th year BY SUZANNE KEENE TAMAQUA Charles Snyder’s grandfather sold five tractor in 1940, the year he founded the Charles S. Snyder, Inc. farm equipment business in Tamaqua, Pa. Forty-four years later the For full season control of problem grasses in miiimum-tillaee Princep Caliber9o Reduced Ullage calls for a strong, dependable grass herbicide And one that can team up with other herbicides to give you control of both broadleaf weeds and grasses right up to harvest You can’t buy better grass control at any price Especially of problem grasses like fall panicum, crabgrass, and foxtail And you’ll also get all the extra convenience that Caliber 90 dispersible granules offer For reduced tillage, Princep Caliber 90 is your best, low cost answer to problem grasses PniKcp* and Caliber* arc trademarks of CIBA OFIOY CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER or CUSTOM APPLICATOR COUNTRY BOY MFG. RUST GUARD HOG FENCING Optioi Rust Gua Post y." Thick Steel Bottom Rail Have you ever seen rusted-out hog fencing? Well, we've got the fencing to combat that problem. Constructed with Vi" thick steel bottom rail for rust prevention and IV «" 0 D pipe for top rail to maintain strength Optional rust guard on bottom of posts; double thickness of pipe to prevent rustout of posts. 3”, 4" and 6" spacing of vertical rods available. Check out our prices & features on custom built fencing and see if we don’t come out on top. BUY DIRECT FROM MANUFACTURER AND SAVE COUNTRY BOY MFG. 1601 King Street Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 272-9595 Hog Eauipment, Custom Built Trailers, Gravity Boxes Custom Stainless Aluminum & Steel Fabricating, Wholesale & Retail Sales of Untested or Reiect Pipe business volume has noticeably increased. Last year, Charles Snyder sold 51 new tractors and 85 used ones. Snyder believes his service department and his long business hours are partly responsible for this growth. During the winter THE PILLSBURY COMPANY . Solid :ods COMMODITIES • Wet Brewers Grain • Dry Brewers Grain • Other As Available WEIGH/MEXER • Mobile & Truck Mt. • Stationary THE PILLSLBURY CO. 1358 N. Main St. Harrisonburg, Va. (703-434-5621) months Snyder’s is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m weekdays and from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. In the summer, Snyder extends his closing time until 9 p.m. on weekdays and 5 p.m. on Saturdays. The buildings have had to ex pand to keep up with the growth in sales. “The more equipment you sell, the bigger you have to get.” Snyder explained. He said the business started with • FARM MAPPING • SOIL TESTS • FERTILIZER RECOMMENDATIONS • LIMESTONE RECOMMENDATIONS • WEED & INSECT CONTROL RECOMMENDATIONS • FIELD SCOUTING • PROBLEM SOLVING • CROP EVALUATIONS • YIELD CHECKS WE DON’T SELL SERVICE... IT COMES FREE WITH THE SALE East RetmburgfpA 17520 a 40-square-foot building. The main building now measures 120 feet by 160 feet and another building was added in 1979. Snyder credits his success to his adherence to the Golden Rule, or as he says, “just treating people the way you want to be treated.” The Snyder’s, who sell Ford and New Holland equipment and Claas combines, deal mainly in new equipment, but they do sell their trade-ins, Snyder said. They also offer full service and a complete line of parts Snyder employs 20 people full Ym Ml Swiss Company,.. All Of Our Consulting Service* Are Provided At No Bcfra Charge When Coupled With Our Good Prices, Prompt Delivery end Premium Fertilizers That m Make More PROFITS For yoilf FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: time, including several family members. His wife, Jean, does a lot of the bookwork, with help from sister-in-law Nancy Knadler. Brother-in-law Richard Knadler and father Charles, also lend a hand with the business. Snyder started working with his father in 1972 and took over the business in 1980. Instead of vacations, the family spends their free time at tractor pulls, Snyder said. Competing with three Ford tractors in the Superstock class, they have been at the top of the New York com petition for the last few years. Phone 7 IT-569-3296 MINERALS • Basic Ingredients • Complete Mixes • Custom Mixes • Trace Pre-Mix • MILK REPLACERS • 20/20 • 21/10 (All Milk) • 22/15 (Soyprotein) THE PILLSBURY CO. 127 Edward St. Philadelphia, Pa. (215-351-9211)
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