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Lancaster Farming

Location

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1962

Page

17

County Riders To Compete In State Show

Six Lancaster County 4 H light horse and pony club members join 232 Pennsylvania youths at the two day horse show at the State Farm Show Building part of the Pennsylvania Livestock Exposition from November 5 to 9. Lester A Burdette of Penn State chairs the event with judges Bradley Bailey and J C Tuschinger. Equembers include Barbara Shoemaker Michael Shoemaker Gerald S Waener Fred Shaub Anna Mary Binkley Harold Guioff.

Lancaster County 4-H Light Horse and Pony Club Pennsylvania State Farm Show Lester A. Burdette Penn State University Bradley Bailey Hilliards Ohio J C Tuschinger Cockeysille Barbara and Michel Shoemaker Gerald S Waener Quarryville Fred Shaub Anna Mary Binkley Quarryyville Harold C. Guioff Manheim

Corn Plots Harvest Times On Local Farms In Lancaster Area

Two corn variety plots near Lampeter and Lititz are slated for harvest with husking starting at 3 am on Harold Rohrer farm opposite Lampeter High School and at 2 pm on Paul Minnich farm near Brubaker's shop. The plots, praised as the nation’s most significant by a Penn State agronomist, began over 30 years ago by Harry S Sloat and have continued uninterrupted. Tulips and daffodils can be planted now until the ground freezes, says Lynn Smith of Penn State extensions floriculture.

Harold Rohrer Lampeter High School Husking Paul Minnich Lititz Brubaker Penn State University Harry S. Sloat

Search Begins For Outstanding Young Farmers

The Outstanding Young Farmers contest starts this month as US Junior Chamber members gather 1962 accomplishments of young farmers. Local winners, ages 21 to 36, from Jaycee chapters are judged on farm progress, conservation and community involvement. Over 1,000 chapters expected to participate with local recognition and state and national honors in spring.

U.S US Junior Chamber of Commerce

Livestock Meeting Votes On Cattle Pricing Practices

Rishel and six other farmers discussed cattle pricing and commission men at a Lancaster area meeting. Rishel noted limited direct auctions for fat cattle while praising commission men who negotiate with buyers. Some farmers suspect closer ties between butchers and commission men influence prices, though Lancaster Livestock Exchange president Helbion affirmed brokers seek top prices.

Mary Jane Herr earns 4-H leadership trip to Windy City

Mary Jane Herr daughter of Mr and Mrs Maurice Herr from Lancaster wins a leadership trip to Chicago for her 4-H recreation work. She began with a pantomime routine when entertainment was missing at a club meeting and expanded to state 4-H club week. She has served as delegate on several trips and performed as an entertainer on poultry judging trips and at state Club congress. She also earned a spot at the State 4-H leadership camp at Camp Kanesatake and has been elected to many club offices.

Lancaster City School Maurice Herr Windy City Mary Jane Penn State University Inet Eloise Camp Kanesatake

Cash in on Bonus Bushels Ad Lists Local Contacts

Seaman Place Pennsylvania advertises bonus bushels with L. J. Denlinger Company listing contact names Walter B. Martin R P. Wiumore Fred Frey. Melvin M. Brendle East Earl. Paul G. Nolt Manheim and phone numbers KE 8-2692 ST 6-2235 445-2444 665-4224.

Melvin M. Brendle East Earl

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lynn Smith Penn State Extension Es Key Farmers’ Exchange Lancaster Service Center Tulsa Rishel Lancaster Stock Yards Commission Harold Frey Marietta Ri Robert Helbion Lancaster Livestock Exchange The Livestock Exchange Denver Paul H. Gehman Lancaster Landis Valley Ira B. Landis J. K. Stackfer & Son Posey Cassel Mt. Airy Dutchman Feed Mills New Holland Groff Amos Eby & CO Lancaster Bone Fertilizer CO P. L. Rohrer & Bro. Ph Mary Jane Herr L. J. Denlinger Company Seaman Place Willis H. Weaver Box Mt. Joy Willis W. Horst Cloyd Wenger Pioneer Road Lanc David B. King Horseshoe Rd Lance Eugene P. Spotts Honey Brook Mountville Feed Service R. Op Columbia Eli O. Nolt New Holland, Pa SN Cora Walter B. Martin Wiumore, Pa Fred Frey Quarryville, Pa Paul G. Nolt Rose Ave Leola Harold L. Sample New Providence Stanley P. Herr Pfister Box 245
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