r Farm Show HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) A special commemora tive committee is seeking people who worked on airplane engines in the state’s Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, when it was converted for use during World War n. The committee is interested in i'l V\S| ~ | Seeks WWII Airplane Engine Workers talking to as many people as possi ble who worked on the airplane engines, because their stories and tales of working there can help with the committee’s planned 1995 state Farm Show tribute to the World War n era and the efforts of civilians, set for Jan. Did You Know? ► Every year, several hundred Pennsylvania dairy farms go out of business. Dairy-MAP, a series of workshops for Pennsylvania milk producers, can help you increase your efficiency and profits. Over 400 dairy farmers have attended the workshops since 1992. 7-12, During the war, most of the Farm Show Complex was used for classrooms, and as welding and machine shops that supported the Middletown air Depot at Olmsted Reid (now home to the Harrisburg International Airport, among other For more information about Dairy-MAP, contact the Penn State Cooperative Extension office in your county or the Dairy-MAP office at 814.863.3663. Oilry-MAP It ipomond by PmoStiti CoopaiUw ExMmion and Dm Pmmytnnto dairy Industry UneaMr Farming, Saturday, Daeambar 17, 1994437 businesses). However, toward the end of WWH there were four assembly lines set up that gave the Farm Show Complex the ability to over haul one aircraft engine every 10 minutes. The people who worked on the airplane engines are being asked to call Fred. Wallen at the state Department of Military Affairs, (717) 861-87201, and share their experiences. The special committee was appointed by Gov. Robert Casey and is called the Pennsylvania WWII Commemorative Commit tee. It has been coordinating simi lar projects aimed at helping peo ple understand the importance of military and home front contribu tions to World War 11. Annually, thousands of people from all over and all ages visit the state Farm Show. This year they can expect to see several displays related to Pennsylvania’s agricul turally related contributions to war effort, including two actual aircraft engines to be displayed in the Main Exhibition Hall, near the spot they were worked on SO years ago. NEED YOUR FARM BUILDINGS PAINTED? Let us give you a price! Write: , Daniel’s Painting 637-A Georgetown Rd. Ronks, PA 17572 (or leave message) ■» (717) 687-8262 Spray on and Brush i in Painting i ggSU COW MATTRESSES The Answer To Cow Contfortl • Fits Any Stall • Polyester Bag Filled With Rubber • Bag Sewn Every 4” To Prevent Shifting • Heavy Nylon Fabric Top Cover With 3 Year Warranty • Easier for cows to get up & down • Reduces Bedding costs • Installation available 215-593-6959 CALL FOR DETAILS" SAMUEL S. PETERSHEIM 117 Christiana Pike, Christiana, PA 17509 Answering Service 215-593-2242 VERMONT CASTINGS • Wood, Coal 4 Gas Stoves • Fireplace Accessories INC. 906 E. Main St. (Rt 322) Ephrata, PA • Andiron* • Grate* • Fir* Starter* • Pok*r* • Popcorn Popper* • Chimney Brush** •
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