Bi County Show Generates Multiple Class Champions
In Lancaster Farming dated September 5 1959 top placings span lightweight to heavyweight divisions. Champions include Darvin Boyd and Phillip Arnold with reserve awards to James Brubaker and Charles Weicksel amid cross breed categories. Grand Champion Wilbur Hosler shows Spotted Poland China with Reserve Darvin Boyd, and Pen of 10 honors awarded to Maule and Bomgardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dombach
Manheim
Bruce Boyd
Mary A. Ruhl
Carvin Boyd
Michael Arnold
Lebanon
Edward Arnold
Glenn Hess
Washington
Boro
Darvin Boyd
James Brubaker
Phillip Arnold
Charles Weicksel
Christiana
Allen Weicksel
Linda Hersh
Paradise
Melvin Sauder
David Boyd
Richard Hess
Homemakers Camp Attendees Listed by Lancaster Extension
The Home Economics staff reports county homemakers attending the Camp Homemakers at Camp Swatara near Bethel this month. Individuals include Mrs. Watson Mohler, Mrs. Marion Hastings, Mrs. Claire Anderson, Mrs. Anna M. Mowery, Mrs. Clarence Cooper, and others from Lancaster, Leacock, Bareville, Lititz, East Petersburg, Denver, Ephrata, Kirkwood, Oxford, and Elizabethown areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Camp Swatara
Bethel
Watson Mohler
Marietta Ave
Lancaster
Marion Hastings
Kirkwood
Claire Anderson
Oxford RD
Anna M. Mowery
Oxford
Clarence Cooper
Main St
Leacock
Harry Harsh
E Main
Bareville
Clay Groff
Leola
Harner Weaver
W. Main
Isaac Koser
Clay St
Elvin B Keener
Elizabethtown
Milton Eberly
Richard Andrews
E-town
John Gingrich
Ridge Ave
East Petersburg
C Warren Leininger
Denver
Abram G Zug
Park Ave
Ephrata
Samuel Erb
Ephrata Ave
Tius Shenk
Jacob B Hershey
Ave
Lititz
Melvin Binkley
Spruce
Abram Herr
Broiler Placements Fall in Pennsylvania Week
The State Crop Reporting Service notes Pennsylvania broiler placements for the week ending August 29 dip 17 percent from the prior week to around 14,000. Out of state shipments reach 144,000 with 51,000 in shipments. Total egg settings hit 11 million, 15 percent below the prior week and 12 percent under last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
State Crop Reporting Service
Extension Field Day Plans With Soybeans and Corn Tests
County Agent Max M. Smith announces two Field Days for variety tests and mixtures with soybeans corn and sorghum on cooperating farms. John Baylor Penn State agronomist leads discussions harvest plots and checks named local participants. First Field Day at 7 pm Monday on Joseph Graybill Manheim RD1. second at 9:30 am Tuesday on Arm or Frey Conestoga RD1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max M. Smith
Smith
John Baylor
Penn State Agronomist
Joseph Graybill
Manheim
Armor P. Frey
Conestoga
Baylor
Pennsylvania Poultry Show Adds Features At Dutch Day
The Pennsylvania Federation expands the annual Pennsylvania Days celebration at Hershey with new features for visitors. A barbeque area will let guests cook poultry with expert poultry specialists available for guidance. The event aims to attract 15,000 visitors and will include Miss Pennsylvania Poultry Industry as part of the ceremonies on Saturday, August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Federation
Pennsylvania
Hershey
Seams Tell Qual Examine scams before selecting an advice
The article advises Miss Thelma Penn State extension specialist to examine scams before choosing a sewing method. It notes concerns over stitching quality with options including stitched straight, pinked, or overcast to prevent fraying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma
Penn State
Raveli
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Fredd
Christiana Ri
Kenneth Kreider
Joseph Weicksel
Gary Straphoone
William Houser
Lampeier
Jay Hess
Chas Weicksel
Lancaster Farming
Ass’n
W. Roseville
Iyal
Rca At
Joza All
STE Ts
Sas
Chas. J. McComsey & Sons
Hickory Hill, Pa
Wilbur H. Graybill
R. D
A. B. C. Groff
New Holland
Shotzberger's Elm
H. S. Newcomer & Son
Mount Joy
Allen H
Landis Bros. Lancaster
J. Paul Nolt Gap
A. L. Herr & Bro
Quarryville
J. H. Reitz & Son, Inc
James Hastings
John Musser
Manheim Rl
Sara Horner
Nine Points
Alice M. Shhaubach
N. Decatur
Strasburg
Bartlett Pears
Telephone Express
H. L. Shank
Lancaster, R. D
New Danville Pike
F.C
Speedy Rafters
Mann & Grumelli Farm
Quarryville, PA
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