Dl6-Lancaster Fanning Saturday, July 1,1989 30 YEARS AGO -“B. Lucy,” a senior six-year old registered Holstein cow from the herd of George A. Rutt, Ste vens RDI, completed the highest 305 day lactation of the May 1959 Red Rose DHIA tests, with 17,006 lbs. of milk and 735 lbs. of butter fat, with a 4.3 test, according to the association report released Thursday. Second high individual lacta tion was completed by another registered Holstein, owned by J. Mowery Frey, Jr., Lancaster RD7. “Joan” produced 18,139 lbs. of milk, 648 lbs. of butterfat witha 3.6 test in 305 days. -When John Melhom, Mount Joy, chairs a stockholder producers’ meeting of Producers Cooperative Exhange, the veteran county poultryman often encour ages producer quality control as a sure step to profit protection. Melhom, who farms 305 acres and operates a 5,000 layer opera STORAGE BARNS & GAZEBOS Custom Made To Order if You’re Looking For Quality At A Good Price, Contact B & B DELIVERY AVAILABLE Tim WEEK tion with his partner sons, could well be considered an authority on the subject of egg quality. At present, they are marketing 30-50 cases of eggs weekly with the majority 80-85% grading “AA”; a heavy percentage of the flock has been laying a year. Five Lancaster County youths have been selected to attend the 1959 American Institute of Coop eration, set for Aug. 9-12, under the sponsorship of the Agriculture Cooperative Council of Lancaster County. Slated to attend the AIC annual meeting are Roy R. Mentzer, New Holland RD2; Donald B. Trimble and Murl Aument, both of Quarry ville RDI; W. Rodney Martin, Drumore, and Ray Hostetler, Gap RDI. Henry E. Givler, Pequea Valley High School vocational agricul ture instructor, will attend the event as a participating youth I ' ' ' ' W ■ v WSP; ■v- - v J rf ■ ' „».:....”.... J STRUCTURES Henry K. Blank RD 1, Bird-In-Hand. PA 17505 (717) 656-0783 Dealer Inquiries Invited a* leader. Council delegates scheduled to j accompany the local group are C. ‘ P. Grantley, SPABC and Wayne > B. Rentschler, Lancaster County f, Farm Bureau. -Farm Women Society 2 met Saturday at the home of Society president, Mrs. Andrew Low; Mrs. Marlin Hossler was in charge of devotions. During the business session, donations were voted to the Migrant Workers Camp, for an oxygen tent at Columbia Hospital, the 4-H Club sewing machine fund, and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The program also included installation of a new member and a “bee demonstration.” The July meeting is scheduled for the home of Mrs. Henry Holt. • Dairy Complexes And Replacement Stock Facilities • Horse Stall Barns And Riding Arenas • Workshop And Machinery Storage Buildings • Timber Column Buildings For Light Commercial Let Our Experience Work For You - jru AG Rl-1 NO- The Construction Professionals Serving The Agricultural 1-42’x14’x60’ 1 - 2Vxl4' Double End Door 1 - 22'6"x13' Double Side Door 1 - 3'x6'B‘ Plain Aluminum Walk Door 4 - Vx6's' Sky-Utes TO* Overhead Sides (Vented) and Ends Full Length Vent-A-Rldge Plastlsol Roof Steel Protective Wall Liner Gutters & Downspouts SUMMER PRICE: $ 18,000 Additional 15' Lengths $2,800 Each Prices Subject To Change DELIVERED AND ERECTED ON LEVEL JOB-SITE Travel Expenses Will Be Added If Your Building Site Is More Than 40 Miles From The Sales Office Prices Subject To Change 3368 York Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325 Box 126 Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Ph. 717/624-3331 Ph. 201/454-7900 TOLL FREE: 1-800-447-7436 Elanco Presents Ag Guide To Washington INDIANAPOLIS, IN. The 101st Congress edition of “Agri cultural Guide to Washington” is now available for distribution according to Elanco Products Company, publishers of the Guide. The popular Guide, the seventh edition to be published by Elanco, has been widely acclaimed and requested by both individuals and groups wishing to know who and how to contact government offi cials with concerns or responsibil ities relating to agriculture. The publication lists all mem bers of Congress; Congressional Specializing In Dairy Systems: R.D. 4, Ephrata, PA 17522 • (717) 354-4271 MORTON BUILDINGS, INC. SUMMER SPECIALS CALL NOW Industry For Over 20 Years 1-54 , x14 , x90’ 1 - 27'x14' Double End Door 1 - 22'6"x14' Double Side Door * 1 - 3'x6'B" Rain Aluminum Walk Door 6 - 3'x6's' Sky-Utes 1 ‘O' Overhead Sides (Vented) and Ends Full Length Vent-A-Rldge Plastisol Roof Steel Protective Wall Liner Gutters & Downspouts committees and federal agencies relating to agriculture; and agri cultural trade associations. In addition to names, addresses and telephone numbers of legislators, committee members and key staf fers, as well as key agency and association personnel, are included in the Guide. Also included is a fold-out map of Washington detailing the location of major buildings and agencies. To obtain copies, contact Mr. M.S. Crowder, Elanco Marketing Services, Elanco Products Com pany, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, Indiana 46285. PRI $27,875 Additional 15' Lengths $3,300 Each
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