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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1964
Page
1
The Lancaster Journal announces the appointment of Donald P Mos as the new editor. He will assume the position on August 24, bringing experience as Territory Manager for Red Rose Feeds and ties to agriculture in New Jersey and England.
A staff reporter profiles the president of the Lancaster Norstein Association currently active in the community. The piece notes the person’s role, public presence, and plans to be photographed for future coverage. Continued on page seven.
Kenneth Martin, 18, elected at the Penn State University convention to head the FFA for the coming year. He comes from the Martin family of Denver and Fivepointville, shares farm duties, and plans auctioneering as a sideline while pursuing leadership of the state organization. His brothers Jim and Dave previously held state offices.
Local livestock market opinions reveal mixed views on the NFO holding action. County Agent Max Smith says price rises are not primarily caused by the action, while Lancaster Livestock ExchangePresident Robert Heilbron argues a cattle cycle is starting and prices should rise. He notes terminal market declines masking direct shipments, and cites Chicago daily cattle receipts of 12 000 versus 16 500 reported. Chris Kunzler President Kunzler Co Inc agrees with a Lancaster newspaper statement.
Local Holsteins won 11 of 28 classes at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Black and White Show in Hershey. Frey of Lancaster led exhibitors with junior, senior and grand champion females and claimed an 11th place in another class.
The next five days expected to average 2 to 5 degrees above normal. Temperatures retreat Sunday and Monday then rise Tuesday before cooling again Wednesday. Rainfall may total 0.7 inches, primarily Monday and Wednesday. Normal highs reach 81 and lows 61.
Martha Foulk of Quarryville is Lancaster County Dairy Princess, managing 83 cows and 70 replacement heifers on her family farm while promoting the dairy industry. Since her June crowning she has spoken at farm meetings and aims to recruit more girls for next June’s Princess Pageant to boost milk sales. She plans to begin selling milk in the city this fall and pursues sewing projects as well.
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