County P F A Resolutions Discuss Farming Policy
County Farmers Association delegates debated resolutions on poultry inspection milk pricing and federal aid with remarks by Alvin Saylor. The meeting named directors and delegates for the state convention and noted labor camp bypass and hiring of walk ins for the June strawberry crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union
Brew Pearson
Pennsylvania
Arizona
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Landisville
Alvin Saylor
Pennsylvania Farmers Association
Kentucky
County Association
William B. Jacobs
Narvon
A. Milton Ranck
New Providence
Charles A. Ressler
Holtwood
Paul H. Herr
Harold L. Groff
Quarryville
Mr. Jacobs
Isaac N. Miller
Lancaster
Walter S. Witmer
Gordonville
Marvin E. Hershey
J. Roy Greider
Mr. Joy
Henry Reist Nissley
Joy
H. Arthur Hoffman
PFA
Field Man Crown Control Under visa Basis
Field Man a crown control is examined under a working visa basis. Farmer participation in the work program has declined with 499 farmers employing 2450 workers this season, down from 722 farmers and 3600 workers at the 1953 peak. In 1954 there were 610 farmers, and in 1955 there were 501 farmers employing 2000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Control
Neighborly Farmers Plow for Neighbors in Kentucky
In Louisville twenty farmers joined to plant tobacco for Thomas L. Armstrong who was recovering from rheumatic fever. Fourteen neighbors, twelve with tractors, plowed sixteen acres for Wesley Joseph and his three children who were ill with measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Cahnoway County
Thomas L. Armstrong
Wavil Joseph
Driver in Lagoon After Igniting Car In Park
Valentin A Garcia of Sacramento attempted to learn driving, but his car rolled into a park lagoon. He was cited by police for lacking an operator’s license and for speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Calif
Valentin A. Garcia
Bus Bench Crash Narrows Miss Stephens Escape
Mrs. Lorena Stephens, 78, was seated on a Santa Monica bus bench when a car driven by W. J. Raines jumped the curb and struck her. She suffered only minor injuries and returned home after treatment at a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Monica
Calif
Lorena Stephens
W. J. Raines
Sephens Sprawling
Elverson Farmer Award Winner Profile
Elverson farmer Mr Stoltzfus wins the award for his 160 acre Stoltzfus farm acquired in 1947, formerly Brunner farm for 80 years. He milks 80 Holsteins with 50 producers and 30 young stock, grows oats corn hay and pasture, and runs the operation with his two older sons aided by electrification. He is a native of Atglen.
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Stoltzfus
Brunner Farm
Spring Hollow
Duel Over Penny Sparks Shootout at Atlanta Gas Station
In Atlanta a dispute over one penny for gasoline led to a gunfight at a downtown filling station. James Cotton, 19, demanded 40 cents of gas but was charged 41 cents. after an argument he returned with a pistol. C. D. Dalton fired first, Cotton retreated, both men were charged with disorderly conduct.
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Atlanta
James Cotton
C. D. Dalton
Cotton
Dalton
Stoltzfus Family Ties To Local Farming Groups
The Stoltzfus family, educated at Swan School, marked their 14th wedding anniversary on Oct. 24. Sons Louis Jr. and Gerald Jay, ages 13 and 12, attend Twin Valley School. James Carol, 3, stays at home. Mr. Stoltzfus belongs to Chester County Farm Bureau, Holstein Association, Eastern States Cooperative, Southeastern Certified Breeders Association, and Bee Tree Hunting Club. Gerald Jay and Louis Jr. participate in Chester County Black and White 4H Club.
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Swan School
Louis, Jr
Gerald Jay
Twin Valley School
Honey Brook
James Carol
Stoltzfus
Chester County Farm Bureau
Chester County Holstein Association
Eastern States Cooperative
Southeastern Certified Breeders Association
Bee Tree Tunting Club
Lycorming County
Lows, Jr
Chester County Black & White
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lancaster County
Mt. Joy
Martin Witman
Manheim
Lancaster Farming
P.F.A. Resolutions
Jack Frost
Farm Labor Service
Walkins
Lancaster County Association
Hardy
Elverson Farmer Award
Mr. Stoltzfus
Atglen
Rabbit
Red Rose
Musser Farms, Inc
R. D
Columbia, Pa
David B. Hurst
Bowmansville, Pa
WEST
Willow Farmers Assoc
West’ Willow, Pa
R. W. Hollinger & Sons, Inc
Manheim, Pa
A. L. Herr & Bro
Quarryville, Pa
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