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HOW TO PLANT A TREE
i uf us Personals
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Rufus grange had a nice dance
at its hail Saturday night despite
so many people at the tournam ent
in The Dalles.
Mrs. Robert Uyrd will entertain
the Home Ec club at her home on
March 12.
Wprd has been received in Ru
fus that Mr. and Mrs. Joe Willard
of Portland have a new daughter.
G randparents are Mr. and Mrs.
Carl Thompson of Rufu.-> and Herb
W illard of Biggs.
The Rufus orchards have been
beautiful with their white apricot
blooms on for several weeks now.
Miss Joan Brackett the young
daughter p f Mr. and Mrs. Fay
Brackett was taken to The Dalles
hospital Saturday w ith an appen-
pendicites attack. But it was re
ported Joan was resting comfort
ably.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Macnab went
to Portland last week to get their
daughter Jeannie’s artificial leg
repaired after she broke it while
at school.
George Fox was a visitor in H er
miston the first of the week.
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Where ammonium nitrate or
ammonium sulfate w’as applied in
the fall sufficient nitrogen Is avail
able in the first foot to allow
proper spring growth according
to tests taken on the Ritzville
type soil. Fertilizer w*as not ap
plied on the Reid farm last fall re
sulting in low nitrate contents in
the first four feet and concentra
tion in the fourth and fifth foot.
Nearly half the nitrates were in
the fifth foot on the Reid farm.
All fields sampled were sub
jected to leaching resulting in
most fields having the greatest
concentration In the fourth foot
and below soil depth. George Mit
chell indicates yield increases un
der proper m oisture conditions
occur with good nitrate contents
in the first, second, and third feet.
N itrates in the lower depths are
used to increase quality of wheat
and not yield.
Farm ers in this area not apply
ing fertilizer last fall should find
the application of 20 to 30 pounds
of actual nitrogen quite profitable.
Moisture conditions are good and
if you feel at least a half-inch of
moisture is expected you should
get a nice response. Ammonium
nitrate is felt to be the best ma-
W i;h R P M D E L O H'-avy D u ty L u b ric a tin g O il
engin
i and c u t t ir ^ wear, they w ill
p more ¡x iT c r and do more
ijothly,
tny n the job nnd need less over-
R P 4 r ■ .LO Heavy D u ty today.
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terlal for spring application since inent r e p e a te d ^ intervals of two
it is readily soluable in w ater and weeks.
quickly available to the plant uli
Trailing berries such as logan
on entering thesoil solution.
berries or boysenberries need at
The Art W atkins, Wiasco, have tention now so as not to damage
had difficulty with a mushroom long runners. An extension bulle
fairy ring and other fungus di tin “Culture of Trailing B erries”
seases in their lawn. H. J. O’Reil is available through this office
ly, our extension plant Pathology for those who need suggestions.
specialist, has suggested a mix \ dlacuMioa ••>( M artine plants
ture of one ounce mercuric chlor from seed and cuttings is found
ide and one ounce mercurous chl in a bulletin titled “Propagation
oride in 10 gallons fo w ater to and Improvement of H orticultural
treat a 500 square feet lawn area. Plants” also available for Sher
Application can be made by gar man county folks. Cuttings may
den or sprinkler can. The chemi lie taken from stem, roots, and
to increase
cals are available through drug occasionly leaves,
stores. Both are poisonous and plants or secure new varieties.
should be kept away from child 'Phis bulletin is instructive and
ren or pets. Spray solution should should t>e helpful to all having
lie stirred frequently and treat- home gardens.
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Y o u can reduce “ down lim e ”
a r d save on o p e ra tin g costa b y lu b ric a tin g y o u r
< <1 and heavy d u ty gasoline engines w ith R P M
I )l IX ) H eavy D u ty L u b rica tin g O il. Specially com-
j u n d e d .itn id s corrosion, prevents the form atio n
c ( h a rm fu l engine deposits, keeps co n ta m in a n ts
c! i rsed and stops foam ing of o il in the crankcase.
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• fertilizer and crop rotation guide, •
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Available moisture for the crop
varied from 6.5 to 9.5 inches on
these four fields. Six percent of
the moisture is not available for
crop use. Generally speaking yield
tNEpectancy is based on 2.6 to 3
bushels for each inch of moisture
available.
The particular point of interest
was in regard to the placignent of
nitrates in the soil. N itrates are
generally assum ed as the only
form of nitrogen leached by the
downward movement of water.
(Prelim inary results at Pendleton
indicated anhydrous ammonia is
subject to leaching)
Therefore,
due to late seeding and excessive
January rainfall, availability of
these nitrates for the young plant
was questioned.
ir*re work from
yo-jr beavy-ííuty engines
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g r a n g e r s ^ ere from Harlandview,
13, Rufu^48, Barlow Gate 2. Pine
GroveS, Cherry Park 32, Rockfort
9, Ramsey Park 5, Chenowith 51,
Parkdale 23, Mosier 14 and Mill
Creek 14.
March 7 to 15 has been set apart
for the observance of National 4-H
Club Week w ith the theme “Wor
king Together for World Under
standing’’. We want to congratu
late the over 120 Sherman county
4-H club boys and girls and their
leaders during this time.
Through 4-H work, they’re
learning responsibility—coopera
tion—th rift—and hard work. The
program helps them develop lead
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ership and good citizenship, to
serve America as loyal and useful
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citizens. They learn by doing, in
BE PLANTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER
SEEDLINGS L A Y BE PURCHASED
their project work, lietter prac
ARRIVAL FROM NURSERY.
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tices in agriculture and home
economics.
“Make the Best B etter” is the
slogan for 4-H club boys and girls.
Through the 4-H’s they pledge
their “Head to clearer thinking,
H eart to greater loyalty, Hands to
larger service, and Health to bet
ter living for their club, commun
ity, and country.”
Four-H club goals are: “finish
w hat I begin, do my very best,
then, make my best better, play
fairly, be honest, help others,
practice good health habits, lx?
clean, neat, and on time, be courte
ous at all times, be my own liest
exhibit, be responsible, and live
the 4-H club pledge.” Sherman
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county 4-H club members welcome
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your help as a parent, leader, or
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friend in achieving these goals»
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ROOTS DAMP W it II WET MOSS OR
Soil samples taken over a week
ENOUGH FOR ROOTS.
BY DIPPL’iG IN PUDDLE LIKE THIS.
ago in cooperation with George
Mitchell, give someinteresting re
sults. Samples were taken in the
north p a rt of the county on Ritz
ville sandy loam soil on the Tracy
Fields, Macnab Bros. Leland Med-
ler, and F rank Reid farms.
Over the last weekend, the Ru
fus community was still talking
about the spectacular shot Paul
Blackburne made with the basket
ball at the district tournam ent in
The Dalles K urtz gym Saturday
night. Rufus, the next to the sm al
lest high school in the state, scor
ed with a victory over Moro Wed
nesday. Then came back to do it
again Thursday by a victory over
Culver. Rufus w ent down to de
feat Friday when Heppner came
out with a win over them. For the
Saturday game Rufus was pitted
against Arlington. Rufus led the
first half then the score was tied
on several occasions. Rufus was
ahead up until the last m inute of
play during th last quarter, but
when someone fouled Rich Sher
rill who made both foul shots to
give Arlington a one point lead
over Rufus, the crowd thought
had the game in the bag. Then the
ball was tossed to Paul Black
burne who dribbled down the
floor as close as he thought the
time allowed, then shot out the
ball with everything he had to
cover the distance. It couldn’t
have been closer than one third
of the gym floor. The w histle blew
ju st as the ball neatly w ent throu
PLACE TREE IN HOLE AT CORRECT PACK SOIL FIRMLY. AROUND SEcD-
gh the basket w ithout touching
DEPTH. THIS DEPTH IS SHOWN BY LIHG TO PREVENT FROST HEAVING
the sides of the hoop giving Rufus
( ROOTS FROM DRYING OUT.
COLLAR MARK ON STEM. SPREAD
a one point lead.
Paul’s team m ates went wild
ROOTS $ PACK WITH MOIST SOIL.
with joy as they grabbed him up
and carried him about the gym
to the cheers of their followers.
This made Rufus third place in
thetournam ent for which they re
OREGON STATE BOARD OF FORESTRY
ceived a lovely w hite trophy. Ru
S A L E M , OREGON
fus thinks the trophy looks pret
GEORGE SPAUR . STATE FORESTER
ty nice in its glass show case in
the main hall at the school.
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Blake, Rufus center was chosen
Curtis Neal, agricultrual chair- George Fox had all stand and
as an All Star on the first basket man spoke on chemicals for spray- shake hands and sing, “How Do
ball string.
ing. Bill Huck, insurance agent, You Do”. This was followed by
This w asn’t the first time Rufus said the agents m ust be careful Mrs. Rolland Johnson reading a
basketball team made showings to investigate their risks before story Mrs. Fox wrote on the fam-
at the tournam ent. Back in
1931
selling insurance. ilies experience raising a wild ra
the team came through w inning
Mrs. Atlee Wilson, Secretary, ven- Mrs. Leo W atkins sang
all their games until the last days read a letter from Mr. and Mrs.
hen Irish Eyes Are Smiling
game. Then Rufus lost by one William Macnab thanking the and
Out W here The West Be-
point, making second place, for grange members for w hat they Kins. Sam Brock gave t talk on
which they were awarded a tro- did for their daughter Kay. Mrs. conditions in Sherman county
phy.
Wilson also read a note from the when he came here in 1888. To the
Donald Douglas of Rufus school H arlandview grange saying they amusem ent of the crowd he told
was chosen as an All-Star on the will have their visitation March the methods of wheat farm ing at
Wheat Timber league football *-I at the Moro school house. 1 he that time.
The program ended
team of last fall. A1 Blake receiv- m aster said the application cards with Mr. and Mrs. Will Huck putt
ed honorable mention.
for new members should be in mg on a good skit which all en-
right away. The executive com- poyed.
After the meeting supper was
The bird bill and yellow bell m ittee worked its way into the
wild flowers are seen on the pas- hall.
served to the 219 grangers and one
ture lands.
For the lecturers program Mrs. visitor present, Mrs. Mary Wil
Spring plowing is getting under
son’s sister from Portland.
The
W’ay at a good many of the ranch
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area.
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COVNTY HAMBLIN’S
Rufus grange entertained the
tri-granges (Hood River, Wasco
and Sherman) at its hall last
Thursday nighp Parkdale grange
opened and closed the meeting.
All the Rufus officers were
found present when Rolland John
son, master, called the meeting
to order. Mrs. Rolland Johnson,
Home Ec chairman, showed a doll
which will have a complete ward
robe and -chest to keep her clothes
in to go with her when the draw
ing is held at a later date. Chances
were sold on the doll. Those buy
ing chances need not be present
to win.
George Fox, legislative chairm an
spoke oj Joe Stalins death w’hich
happened that day. Mr. Fox said
there werent too many bills pass
ed at the legislature so far.
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