Twenty five Countians at PSU FFA Week events
Twenty five Adams County boys and teachers attend the state Future Farmers of America Week activities at Penn State University. Delegates and competitors include Elwood Hertzell Gettysburg FFA, Fred Tilberg Gettysburg, Thomas Doherty East Berlin, and several others in judging, public speaking, chorus, turm mechanics, meat, poultry, and agronomy contests.
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Adams County
Frederick Group
Biglerville
Richard Sampson
Gettysburg
James
Brodbeck East Berlin
Eugene Sowers
Farrfield
Ronald Schwartz
Lonnie Schultz
Cecil Smder Buglerville
Stephen Hesser
East Berlin
Carroll Slathour
York Springs
Robert Leiter
Faurfield
Elmer Schriver
George Glenn
Richard C Lighter
York Springs Church Notes and Social Highlights
Luther League session under Mark Weiser Diana Bricker and Jo e Wolf will be held at the Lutheran Church Sunday followed by miniature golf. Willing Workers meet June 27 at 8 p m in the fire hall. Communion and infant baptism are scheduled for June 25 at 10 30 am. Altar towers presented at York Springs Methodist Church by Mr and Mrs Andrew Washington. Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs James E Behney and son Irvin of York Springs, Mr and Mrs Stanley C Myers and daughter Margaret of Palmyra, and Mr and Mrs Ronald E Nelson and daughter Seglinde.
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Mark Weiser
Diana Bricker
Joe Wolf
Lutheran Church
York Springs Methodist Church
Andrew Washington
James E Behney
Irvin
York Springs
Stanley C Myers
Margaret
Palmyra
Ronald E. Nelson
Seglinde
York
County official chaired livestock judging and wildlife demos
County supervisor of agricultural education served at the convention as chairman of livestock judging and wildlife demonstrations. The role highlighted leadership in agricultural programs and related outreach.
Conewago Fire Co June Meeting Plans Picnic Changes
Conewago Fire Company Folge Grove held its June meeting with 20 members present led by President Mark Brady. Bills totaling 16655 were paid and 355.67 was received from activities. A June 14 joint meeting with the Ladies Auxiliary planned the July 1 picnic at the fire hall with meals and games. Ten members graduated from a 15 week fire school and weekly training continues. next meeting is July 14.
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Conewago
Folge Grove
Mark Brady
William J. Hockensmith Jr
John Hemler
William Hemler
Carl Yealy
Raymond Todt
Lawrence Long
George C. Sauter
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Conewago Picnic
Family visits and local notices highlighted in York Springs area
Weekend visitors from York Springs and Carlisle visited grandparents in Hollidaysburg. Mrs. Parker Lerew recuperates in Polyclinic Hospital after major surgery. Mrs. Thomas Cashman remains at Carlisle Hospital. William Coulson returns from Anderson College to help at Coulson's station. Mrs. Elmer Coulson becomes state fishing and hunting licenses agent. York Springs WCTU met at the Fadenrecht home with several attendees. An LTL camp for six to twelve year olds is planned for July 10 at the York Springs Scout cabin. The meeting will occur July 17 at York Springs Church of God. Children’s Day at York Springs Methodist Church is set for Sunday June 18 at 7 30 pm.
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Thomas Cashman
Carlisle
William Coulson
Elmer Coulson
Anderson College
Anderson
Ind
Coulson
F. Elmer Coulson
York Springs
WCTU
Benjamin Fadenrecht
York Springs R
York Springs Church
Crash Damages Two Cars Near New Oxford
A Tuesday evening crash on the New Oxford New Chester Road caused about 550 in vehicle damage. Lawrence E. Weaver 45 of New Oxford BR suffered a 300 claim while Elmer F Humbert Jr 195 West High Street New Oxford faced a 250 estimate. Police say Weaver entered the highway from a private drive as Humbert traveled north passing another vehicle.
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New Oxford
New Chester Rd
Lawrence E. Weaver
New Onford
Grassland And Corn Clubs Forming In Pennsylvania
County Agent Frank S. Zettle announces enrollment deadlines for Pennsylvania Grassland Club by July 1 and Pennsylvania Corn Club by August 1. Enrollment forms are at the courthouse. The grassland club closes September 15 and scoring covers the entire farm operation. The corn club requires at least 14 000 stalks per acre and five acres of one hybrid, with contour strip allowances.
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Pennsylvania Grassland Club
Pennsylvania Corn Club
Frank S. Zettle
Grassland Club
Agricultural Extension Service
Zettle
Pennsylvania
Corn Club
Farming club seed yield rules set for 1961 competition
The document outlines enrollment rules for a Pennsylvania seed hybrid contest in 1961. It prohibits seed production and experimental hybrids, requires proof of at least 100 bushels of seed sold to farmers, disqualifies irrigation, and assigns ribbons for yields: blue 150+ bushels per acre, red 125–149.9, white 100–124.9. The top member must beat the second-place by at least three bushels to be champion.
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Pennsylvania
Irishtown Auxiliary Elects Officers for Fire Company
Mrs Rita Storm was elected president of the Irishtown Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary at a meeting in the engine house. Other officers include Mrs Lillian Stuller vice president Miss Elaine Klunk secretary Mrs Anna Klunk assistant secretary Mrs Barbara Weaver treasurer and Miss Carole Ann Sneeringer assistant treasurer. Thirty members attended the meeting in charge of Mrs Rita Storm. Reports of Miss Elaine Klunk secretary and Mrs
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Rita Storm
Irishtown Fire Company Ladies’ Austriary
Lillian Stuller
Elaine Klunk
Anna Klunk
Barbara Weaver
Carole Ann Sneeringer
Auxiliary Meeting Recap with Prizes and June Social
Barbara Weaver treasurer presented the minutes. Mrs Mary Staub won a prize. Miss Joyce Pout joined the auxiliary. Members urged gifts for the Sasa shine Box to Barbara Weaver, project chair. Next meeting June 27 features a covered dish social. Hostesses include Grace Smith Elaine Smith Donna Smith Josephine Smith and Estella Smith during a social hour.
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Barbara Weaver
Mary Staub
Joyce Pout
Grace Smith
Elaine Smith
Donna Smith
Josephine Smith
Estella Smith
School board plans bus route bid and supplier contract
The directors decided to negotiate transportation contracts with present carriers and advertise bids for a new Ida ville York Springs bus route. The board supported a Young Farmers program at the new high school if sufficient interest exists. Roberts and Meek of Harrisburg won the general school supplies contract at 2040 dollars. The district will reimburse teachers at 25 dollars per approved credit.
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Idaville
York Springs
Okay Young Farmers
Roberts and Meek
Harrisburg
District board deliberates bus purchase and policy plan
The directors discussed a proposal to buy a district owned bus this year but withheld approval due to cost. They adopted a policy committee report guiding future board procedures on special student situations and handling complaints against professional employees. A special session is set for June 26 to close loose ends before July 3 fiscal year end.
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Llege
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Ists
Loraine Salon
York and
Middle Streets
Hanover
Conewago Fire Co
New Oxford, PA
Leib
Abbottstown, Pa
U.S
Church of Christ
Chronister
Mervin E
General Automobile
Irishtown Auxil
Philco
B.T.U
Clearview
Clearview Shopping Center
Oxford
Hilly Rife Used Cars, Inc
Lincolnway West
Alexander D. McKinnon
Pittsburgh
North Hills
McKinnon
Onoto
Sutemone Clown
Wale
Light and Heal
Columbia Gas System
America
York Street
Gettysburg, Pa
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