Staked Tomato Growers Seek Improved Strains
Growers meet with university experts at Amos Funk Farm in Mullersville Ri to compare two strains grown in Washington Boro area. Strain 167 meets expectations as top performer. 159 matures earlier and fits the local market. Acreage loss threatens early supply. current plantings run about 35 acres. Market can absorb more fruit given Washington Boro’s reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Funk
Mullersville Ri
Washington
Washington Boro
Martin Heisey
Washington Boro Ri
Funk
Henry Heisey
Henind
Penn Manor
Champs Sweep Second Day at South Pennsylvania Breeders Show
Lancaster County entries dominated day two in Ayrshire and Holstein judging at Cooperative’s bull barns. Winners include Fultonway 1 Ann beating Blossom Zsa Zsa for top honors, and Mountain by Die Kate taking Ayrshire senior and junior championships as judge John J. McKitrick presided. Osborndale Ivanhoe line featured strongly in Holstein results with high ribbons for Glenhurst Ruth and Frey herd prospects. Proceeds from related events support local fairs and road programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
South Pennsylvania
Cooperative
Bull Barns
Mowery Frey
Sonster
Eno
Grand Chamip
Fultonway
Umor
Ba Lindel Royer
Pike
Lancaster
Jon Brubaker
Lititz
Ayrshires
Die Kate
John J. McKitrick
Glenhurst
Ruth
Win Flamish
Chris
Wightwick
Glenafton
Rachel
Osborndale Ivanhoe
Breed Association
Brubaker
Farmers Association District Meeting In Lancaster
Lancaster County nine members attended the Pennsylvania Farmers Association District meeting at the Stock Yard Inn on August 1. Harold G Rohrer president noted other attendees from the county included James Garber Ray Young Herman Shirk Robert Brinion Isaac Miller and Lewis Bux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania Farmers’ Association
Stock Yard Inn
Harold G. Rohrer
Lancaster County Farmers’ Association
James Garber
Ray Young
Herman Shirk
Robert Brinion
Isaac Miller
Lewis Bux
Compromise Reached On Farm Bill By Senate House Panels
A joint Senate House committee this week resolved differences to craft a revised farm bill far from the Omnibus plan urged by Secretary Orville Freeman. After late sessions, Senator Allen J Ellender says the bill trims wheat and corn surpluses and is a broad catch all, with details continued on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate House
Orville Freeman
Guerney Breeders Set Field Day at Mumma Farm
The Lancaster County Guernsey Breeders Association holds its annual field day at Harry S. Mumma's farm on August 9 starting at 10 00 am. A sketching and judging contest with prizes will be awarded. John Smith of the Muk Control Commission will speak. Features include committee reports and inspection of the Mumma herd with Resolute daughters noted. The venue is off route 230 near Landisville. field day committee members are J Rohrer Witmer Robert Breneman and Samuel Myer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County Guernsey Breeders Association
Harry S. Mumma
John Smith
Muk Control Commission
Route 230
Landisville
J. Rohrer Witmer
Robert Breneman
Samuel Myer
Two Cow Championships Tie Lancaster County Show
Willow Street show produced two cow champions as Polly Anna won the Guernsey senior title and Judy's Jenni fer G. topped the Jersey class. Adrienne Luckenbaugh claimed senior Brown Swiss honors with Hyble's Sue, while Rutter Brothers earned senior Guernsey junior championship with their senior yearling. Mary Louise Herr took Jersey junior reserve in Lionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
Willow Street Ri
Polly Anna
Guernsey
William Arrowsmith
Peach Bottom Ri
Judy
Jennifer G
Jersey
Adrienne Luckenbaugh
Spring Grove Ri
York Co
Hyble
Sue
Rutter Brothers
York
Mary Louise Herr
Lionville
Plowing Meet Set Next Week in Lancaster County
The Lancaster County Plowing contest will be held August 10 at Roy H Garber’s farm in Lititz with a second day on August 11 starting at 12 30 pm. County Agent M M Smith said the event is sponsored by the Lancaster County Soil Conservation District and the county champion will go to the Garden Spot in the state finals in Lehigh County August 18. Fostered by strong competition, the three year old Guernsey class saw blue ribbons and praise from judge James R Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
M M Smith
Smith
Roy H Garber
Lititz
So Conservation District
Lehigh County
Coun
York County
Wilson W. Glauester
York RD
Guernsey
James R. Nichols
Nichols
Pennsylania State University
Witmer
Rutter Brothers
Bette Ahren
Westtown
Jeorsey
Five Day Weather Outlook With Cool Temperatures
Forecast covers Saturday through Wednesday with nights near 65 and afternoons near 85. Temperatures likely 2 to 6 degrees below normal, generally cool with brief pleasant spells Saturday and Wednesday. Rain chances total about .6 inch, mainly showers Saturday night or Sunday.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Him
Lem Memoral
Quar
Carlisle Fairgrounds
Lancaster Consamers Association
Ayrshire
Holstein
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!