Berks Co. Executive Board New members were introduced by president Janet Schlegel at the recent meeting of Berks County Executive Board held at the Berks Ag Center Committees were named for the county convention to be held in October. Also for the Society of Farm Women Spring Rally of 1991, which will be held in Berks County. Preparations need to be made Get a Plus and s on se work PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PARTICIPATING DEALER PA PBALERS KITTANNING NEW RINGGOLD TURBOTVILLE BETHEL W.C. Crytzer Eq., Eckrolh Bros. Cooper* Hdwe., Inc. Zimmerman Inc. Farm Equip. 717-649-5115 412-543-2441 717-943-2131 1-800-441-FARM 717-933-4114 ELIZABETHTOWN Meaaiok Farm Equip. 717-367-1319 HANOVER Melvin J. Shelter, Inc. 717-637-3808 IVYLAND Wm. Hobeneeck'a Sone 215-675-1610 215-343-2101 now to attend this year’s Spring Rally, May 23, at Dickinson Col lege, Carlisle. Berks County also had a winner in the state youth project. Jill Vail, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Vail, Myerstown Rl, was a first place winner in the third and fourth grade category for her post er depicting “From the Farm To' the City.” Get your tractor in top shape for the busy season and save at off-season prices. We ll send a service technician directly to your farm for a Performance Plus Checkup of your Case, IH, or Case International tractor Then, if you want repairs, we ll do them in our Service Center at a special discount. Don't wait until the busy season hits Get your tractor ready to roll now at special Pre-Season Service Savings. LITITZ Blnklsy 6 Hurst Bros. 717-626-4705 McALLISTERVILLE Inch Equlpmsnl Co. 717-463-2191 NEW BERUrmLLE | OU f O ?nI y * Ssrvlcs 21157& 814-422-6605 Lancaster Society of Farm Women #l9 held its January meeting at the Willow Valley Manor with Virginia Root as hos tess. Members brought articles for women and children at the Water Street Rescue Mission and a monetary gift The program was entitled “Teachers Day” and entertain ment was by Beth Dum, Ruth Hei sey, Elsie Hollinger, Esther Land is, Millie Lehman, Alta Miller, Betty Saylor and Hazel Stauffer - Lancaster Farm Women Socie ty 18 met January 20 for breakfast at Joe Myers. Resident Mildred Kreider called the meeting to order. Mildred Greider and Ruth Roh- jp BE 9UARRTVILLB A.L. Hsrr <■ Bro. 717-786-3521 RINOTOWN Rlngtown Farm Co. Equlpmsnl 717-889-3184 Lancaster Society 19 Lancaster Society 16 DY O! UNION CITY Kaffsrlln Salss & Ssrvlcs 814-438-7636 NJ DEALERS SHILOH Farm-Rlts Inc. 609-451-1368 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 27, 1990-813 all former school teachers sharing interesting and humorous experi ences. Highlights from the State Convention at Harrisburg were also relayed by Millie Eshleman and Opal Ruhl. Information on the May trip to Annapolis was given by Betty Saylor and members were encour aged to make reservations. February 10, 1:30 p.m., is the date for the next meeting at the home of Eva Myers, East Petersburg. rer gave reports of the state Farm Women’s Convention at Harris burg Forum. Ella Mae Hershey read the Society bylaws. The February meeting will be held at the Church of the Apostles. Ruth Landis, hostess. PARTS VALUE OF THE MONTH Lebanon Society 20 Lebanon County Farm Women Group #2t> met recently at the home of May Stamm. Cpl. Glenn cousins of the Jonestown State Police barracks spoke to the group about seatbelt safety. Questions about seatbelt laws, fines and waivers were answered. Plans were finalized for the February 3 sale at Ed and Sarah Funck’s. The ladies will be pro viding the food stand. Members signed up for various food items they wish to contribute and time slots they desire to help sell. A conference, “Warning! Farm ing Is Hazardous To Your Child” will be held February 6, at the Days Inn, Penn State, sponsored by the agricultural safety council. Members discussed a trip to the Easter Show at Sight and Sound at Lancaster. The trip committee is looking into acquiring sufficient tickets for a Saturday in March. The February meeting will be held at Joyce Stoner’s home, Green Valley Society 26 The January meeting of the Green Valley Society of Harm Women #26 was held at Bonanza Restaurant with Shirley Miller as hostess. Twelve members and two vis itors were present. Reports on the state convention were given by the delegates. January birthdays were Luna Kohler, Naomi Cashner and Mary Conley. Berks Society 1 The Society of Farm Women Group 1 held their January meet ing at the home of Ruth Walters. Agnes Noll, vice president con ducted the business meeting and also read the by-laws. Fourteen members answered to roll call, answering the question “Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions”. The February meeting will be held February 14 for lunch at 12 noon at the Oley Legion Diner, Oley. Members are to bring some thing red in a brown paper bag. Lancaster Society 18 Sixteen members attended the Lancaster Society of Farm Women meeting on January 13. Members sewed 24 bed pads and 14 chair pads. It was reported members spent 135 hours, plus a couple days at the Heart Association in Novem ber and December 1989. Reports were given by Mrs. Katherine Darlene and Mrs. Frances Greenewalt about the state convention. There were five members with a record of perfect attendance in 1989. After reports were given, by laws were read. The next meeting will be February 10, at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Frances Greena walt, 45 Sand Hill Rd., Conestoga.
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