820-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 8,1990 Centennial Honors Sharon B. Schuster GETTYSBURG (Adams Co.) He was known as “The Pres idential Cattleman.” Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States, <vas an avid breeder of Angus cattle. Based at his Get tysburg farm, “Ike” developed his Aberdeen Angus herd into a fust class show string which captured many honors under the Eisenhow er Farms name. In celebration of Eisenhower’s 100th year, the Pennsylvania Angus Association sponsored the Eisenhower Centennial Angus Field Days at the farm, which is now a National Historic Site. On Saturday, August 18, Angus cattle were auctioned off under the white sale tents on the farm, which is usually closed to the public. The Eisenhower Centennial Angus Sale featured Angus from elite herds from Florida to Color ado, and points in between, all acorss the U.S. According to Bill Powell, representing the associa tion, 38 lots were sold at an aver age or $4,600 per head. “One cow sold for $20,000 half interest,” he added. The Eisenhower Farm was open for inspection on Sunday, August 19. With its white board fences, bam and outbuildings, the historic site resembles other area farms. The Martin family manages a dairy herd at the farm, and crops the surrounding acreage. Fields of milo and com line the long drive way, with one noticeable distinc tion. Rangers reported the damage to com by the deer population as disastrous. Deer graze like cattle in the 1990 - 44th Annual OLEY FAIR Routes 73 and 662 Oley, PA SEPTEMBER 20, 21, 22 Thursday, September 20 Judging ot Exhibits -BAM Farm Youth Vo Ag Judging Contest -10 AM THE FABULOUS GREASEBAND Fifties & Sixties Music - Starting @ 700 P M 2 Shows Children's Pedal Tractor Pulling Contest 5 P.M. LASER LIGHT SHOWS Friday, September 21 Judging of Sheep, Swine & Beef - 8 00 A M Lamb Tnmmmg & Blocking Contest - 8 00 A M Tractor Pulling Contest - 12 00 P M Adult Pedal Tractor Pulling Contest - 4 30 P M Presentation of Commercial Exhibit Awards - 6 45 P M BILL ANDERSON Country Western from Nashville Starting @ 7 00 P.M. - 2 Shows Olay Valley High School Band • 1:00 P.M. USER LIGHT SHOWS Saturday, September 22 Antique Auto Show 9:00 A.M - 300 P M Bale Throwing Contest - 11 AM. Garden Tractor Pulling Contest - 12 Noon Com Shelling Contest - 1:30 PM Pie Eating Contest - 3:30 P M Awarding Of Trophies - 6:00 P.M Auction of Fair Exhibits - 9 30 P M. Happy Dutchman Strolling Band • 1-4 P.M. THE RINGGOLD BAND 63O PM to 930 P.M lER UGHT SHOWS by Modem ANTIQUE ENGINE. TRACI Entertainment sponsored ki put by; National Bank Of Boyartown ■ Medlar Electric ■ Blandon; First Federal Savings and Loan • Poßstown-Boyartokn-Flaatwood-Topton - Two Brothers Plus - Olay • CTU Conostoga Talophona ENTERTAINMENT RAIN OR SHME Under Our Bandstand- Pavilion • IRINQ YOUR OWN CHAIRS free Shuttle Sue Service From Lutheran Church On Route 73 com fields at the Eisenhower Farm. To demonstrate their destruction to the crops, one small area of com was fenced around with high wire. The remainder of the surrounding field resembled a hail and wind damaged field - knee high and shredded. Mean while, the deer continue to graze. It’s a problem that the park service continues to ponder, in search of a suitable solution. And what of the Angus herd? Eisenhower’s winning herd was sold in 1966. But a couple of dozen Angus still graze in the green Gettysburg pastures. According to Bill Powell, a coven ant requires anyone who farms the place to run a herd of Angus cattle. Photographs of the Eisenhower years reveal stocky, rotund, short legged bovine, desirable at the time. Today, the sleek black ani mals which run within the con fines of the white board fences, tower over their handlers. Eisen hower’s herd once numbered 250. While there are none of that bloodline remaining on the farm, Powell reported “running across the Eisenhower name occasionally.” Demonstrations and exhibits roundeld out this unique event. And visitors to the farm enjoyed Certified Angus Beef sandwiches. "exturas “The Presidential Cattleman” «a*» The Eisenhower Farm Is not usually open to the public, but during the Angus Field Day and Sale, visitors could view the grounds and the former President’s Gettysburg home. £l ll |Y% £| m\£ \ hoi- ,mark\ n. 1: genuineness 2:a distinguishing characteristic \ •V V * \tt » * We are Triple H Construction. Proud that one of our hallmarks is genuineness. Our principals have always believed that quality speaks for itself and that principle is evident in every project we undertake. Our experience with agricultural projects insures our fulfillment* of your needs. The quality shows we've built our business on it! TRIPLE H Construction 430 Springville Road Ephrata, PA 17522 Custom Builders of Dairy, Hog, Poultry, Horse, Storage, Residential And Commercial Buildings * i n n fli , 717-738-2142 1-(800)-TRIPLE-1
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