Berks Farm Women Convention The 49th annual Berks County Society of Farm Women Con vention was held Oct. 6 at the Berks County Ag Center. There were 87 members and guests present to enjoy the theme “Ok toberfest 2000.” President Betsy Sattazahn wel comed everyone and devotions were given. Betsy presented Debbie De trick, coordinator of Berks Coun ty 4-H Development Fund, with a check for $250, and a represen tative from the Salvation Army received all the non-perishable items members brought to the convention. Both recipients told how donations are used and what their organizations do for the community. 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Members were entertained by Charles Adams, Jr. “Reminisce” and by “Just Two” playing and singing to the convention theme “Oktoberfest.” A memorial service was held for sister farm women who "«MHar - f wmmim f , 3 r f -' i eij h < f Iffl m£ * £ K -f "^wr^Ti SPECIAL FINANCE RATES 0% for 12 months 3.9% for 24 months 4.9% for 36 months 5.9% for 48 months 7.9% for 60 months On any New Bobcat Skid Steer Purchased in Pennsylvania. Hurry. Limited Time Offer. passed away. President Betsy Sattazahn gave a yearly report and presen tation of awards followed. State President Catherin Schott installed the following of ficers; president Joanna Dreibel bis; first vice president Naomi Nest, second vice president, Lil lian Bucks; and secretary Sandra Rauenzahn. A silent auction was held and results were given. Joanna Dreibelbis presented outgoing president Betsy Satta zahn with a Berks County cover let and she will also receive a past county president’s pin. Door prizes were drawn and the ladies ended a glorious day by singing “Brighten the Corner Where You Are.” tf/ —-jJ CLOSED SUNDAYS, NEW YEAR, EASTER MONDAY, ASCENSION DAY. WHITMONDAY, OCT. 11,thanksgiving, fvaanvit Christmas & December zbth FISHER’S FURNITURE, INC. NEW AND USED FURNITURE USED COAL 6 WOOD HEATERS COUNTRY FURNITURE & ANTIQUES BUS. HRS. BOX 57 MON.-THURS. 8-5 1129 GEORGETOWN RD. FRI, 8-8, SAT. 8-12 BART, PA 17503 * * * VSjSfc I »ik —nil ill. jr « ♦ vA v 'JOgpr?" «*• f|73 <-J- " y**rz# Lancaster Society 20 On Oct. 5, Lancaster Farm Women Society 20 met at the home of Marie Foose with Bar bara Stone as co-hostess. Follow ing refreshments, Barbara read Psalm 33 followed by several poems and the Lord’s Prayer. President Valaria Ferguson presided at the business meeting and gave several reports from state and county meetings that she had attended. Six ladies signed up to attend the county convention on Nov. 4, at the Farm and Home Center. York County Society 26 York County Farm Women #26 met in September at Eat and Park on Limekiln Road, New Cumberland. Doris Be shore served as hostess. Ten members were in attendance. Farm Women’s Day was ob served by the group on Oct. 11 Ida’s Notebook by isser The last few weeks have been spent getting ready for winter. My husband has spent many days sawing wood and filling a shed with small logs for our son to burn. It is hard work, but it keeps him out of mischief. He has also helped me to pick pole limas off of our 80-foot fence. They have given us bush els of beans this season. Last year CUSTOM MADE FEED BINS FOR FARMS - FEED MILLS • Made of 13 gauge Steel • All welded seams • Gravity Flow or Auger Free Estimates Also - Steel Roof Trusses for Buildings • Portable Hog Buildings - Bucket Elevators - Grain augers Distributors - Flow Pipes & Accessories We Sell, Service & Install Ph: 570-345-3724 Fax: 570-345-2294 STOLTZFUS WELDING SHOP Owner - Samuel P. Stoltzfus RD 3, Box 331 Pine Grove, PA 17963 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 21, 2000-811 The nominating committee re ported the following nominees have been selected: Nancy Lefev er, president; Marie Foose, vice president: Anna Mary Groff, sec retary; and Vera Herr, treasurer. Members voted and the nomi nees were elected to office. After the dismissal song, members enjoyed the $6B food auction, which included cakes, pies, jellies, cookies, veggies, canned pickles and other items. The November meeting will be with Pauline Reinhart and Doro thy Crawford as co-hostess. instead of Oct. 14. The group toured the Shoe House and then had lunch at Rutters Restaurant by the Galeria Mall. York County Convention will be Nov. 2 at the Holiday Inn by the West Manchester Mall. due to the drought, I froze only two quarts of green beans, and we ate the rest. This year one long row gave enough to freeze 54 quart boxes. Another job that I just com pleted was potting flower plants from the garden. My daughter in-law gave me some of her pret ty impatiens and I dug up some of my begonias. Now I still have the enormous job of digging baskets of gladiola, lily and dahl ia bulbs. Most of my elephant ear plants will be left outside to freeze. The other week we took a bus trip to Del aware to see “South Pacific” at the “Three Little Bakers.” The bus was only half full, but the theater was filled. The food, which is plentiful, draws a lot of people, and the par ticipation of the audi ence is also a draw. This year we took a day off to visit a local fair. Usually we only attend the parade in the evening. At one time we went to see our daughter march in the parade. Now we go to see not only the bands, but also the big trucks, tractors, and marchers. Even the crowd that watches the parade is interest ing to watch. The variety of vege table and fruits are very colorful, and the size of the pumpkins is fascinating. My own squash and pumpkins filled four bushel bas kets this year and 1 was able to give half of them away. Now I must finish canning the two bas kets of quinces that Allen picked off of our tree on the hill behind
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