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About Sherman County journal. (Moro, Or.) 1931-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 30, 1955)
PAGE 3 SHERMAN CüüNTY JOURNAL, MORO, OREGON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, M oro Personals furnished by the Internal Rev- rich in protein, the percentage of enue department entitled "Farm- protein in the total mixture often Mr. .and Mrs. .Carl Zieger left ers Tax Guide” . This booklet ex- is not high enough to make it Tuesday morning for El Paso, plains the income tax rules which practical or as economical as pur- Texas where Carl is stationed at apply especially to farmers. It chasing a single source protein, an army camp. He has been in does not discuss all of the finer \A e d feed salesmen place much since July and has now arranged points of the law, but farmers emphasis on the fact that by corn- living quarters for Mrs. Ziegler. w ill find in it the answers to most bining feeding stuffs a much bet- During the hard wind of last of the more difficult income tax ter quality of protein is obtained, week a part of the barn roof was problems. The booklet is avail- This argument fails to recognize blown from the barn on the Er able for asking either by phone that protein compounds eaten by skine place where Lamer- Sayrs call, card, or stopping by the cattle are broken down by the lives. It was sheet metal and was county agent’s offke. bacteria In the stomach before almost a total loss. Sherman countians are again re- they are digested and utilized by Mrs. Jennie Martin was taken minded of the form account booka the cattle OoneequenUy the quit* to a hospital in The Dalles Tues available through the county ex- ity of protein feed appears to be of day to receive treatment for a tension agent’s office. These are relative little importance in the chronic heart ailment. available for a small fee, and are beef cattle rations. Results of ex If you went to school to Mrs. booklets developed for Oregon périment stations throughôut the Lulu Searcy of Condon, Oregon, farm conditions. Farmers are also United States have shown that tell her about it on a birthday reminded that social security for mixtures of protein feeds were card, January 6. self-employed fanners is required not significantly superior to sin- Larry Sayrs, in the navy and to be paid this year when income gle sources such as cotton seed stationed at Camp Pendleton in tax forms are submitted. Each meal. California, was home for the farmer needs a social security The chief value of a mixture of Christina» holiday with his par number and if he is employing proteins is to be found in its THE HOUSE OF SUNSHINE ents Mr. and Mrs. Lamer Sayrs additional labor he needs an etn- increased palatability instead of Pictured above is a split-level home which looks like a ranch and family. ployers number wereby records of jts |nCrease utilization by cattle, house—with all the lighting and freedom of a ranch house-but Christmas visitors at the Dar his payment can be maintained. ¡n severa| experiments it has actually has three levels. win Van Gilder home Sunday Sherman county w ill be one of been shown that all purpose sup- On the ground levt are large living and dining rooms and a were Mr. and Mrs. Zene Watkins four counties In.the state holding pjements generally give a larger well-appointed, bright kitchen. of The Dalles and Mr. and Mrs. special meetings relative to the consumption of feed and a corres- A short flight up brings you to closet room, lots of air and sun George Snyder and sons of Al use of agricultural conservation pondlngly larger daily gains. Al- the sleeping quarters which are shine-thanks to the huge pic bany. program practices available to though the use _pf a high grade ture windows. lu x u rio u sly com fortable and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Judah and Never before published any farmers for permanent type prac- feed mav result in more rapid spacious, including ample stor sons drove to Corvallis Saturday age room. Below is a trim , where, a complete study plan tlce through the Agricultural Con- daily gains, the cost of the gains to spend the Christmas holiday over-sized basement where of this house is available tc servation and Stabilization com- ¡s generally increased at the same there with her brother, Dr. E. K. readers of this newspaper. recreation room, heating equip mittee office. January 12th has time. Whether the use of such Vaughan who is a professor at ment an<- laundry are located. • • • been set as the Sherman county purchased materials Is profitable OSC. There are two fu ll-size d meeting day, where discussion and depends upon the premium paid T h. plan la FREE, but plaaaa sane Mr. and Mrs. Keith Thompson baths. There is also an extra 25 cants to cover mailing and han recommendations desired ow^de- by the market for highly finished are spending the holidays in breakfast space in the unusu termining how the ACP practices animals. As a rule sucn feeds dllng costs. Address: Modern Plat California at Pasadena where her ally large kitchen. A ll over the Sarrica, 100 Starans Aranua. Moun' and funds can he made more use- bave their greatest place in parents have a yard goods store. house you w ill And heaps of Vernon, Naw York (DapL F) ful and more generally used by tbe fitting of cattle for show, Mr. and Mrs. Collis Moore and farmers. County and community where the cost of feed Is sec- C O U N T Y R A M B L IN G S son David went to Cannon Beach Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Coons and new extension bulletin “ Beef ASC committeemen, various state ondary in accordance to the con- Saturday to spend the holiday son, Jimmy, went to the lumber Cattle Equipment” prepared by and federal agencies assisting the dition and finish obtained. The with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. camp near Mitchell for Christ- OSC extension specialists are farmers with farm development man wbo feeds for the open mar- J. C. Huntley. mas with their daughter and son available from the county exten- program and other farmers w ill |<et( however, w ill do well to look Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Rasmussen in law, Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Wil- sion agent’s office. The bulletin he invited to attend and particl- Upon most mixed feeds as a more spent Christmas eve, Christmas son. They brought their grandson includes a list of detailed plans pate In this meeting. or iess doubtful investment. As a n ' h°me w ith them for a short stay, available through the Oregon Most mixed cattle feeds are re- rule he w ill find that the farm vicinity w ith their families. Mr. and_Mrs. B. H. Roberson Farm Building Plan Service at presented and sold as protein grown grains, supplemented with In case you are curious about spent a couple of days the first of OSC, including corrals, cattle the two foot raise in the fill for the week In Portland leaving son feeding shelters, wood or relnfor- feeds, and often purchased and such well known and standard used as substitutes for cotton products as cottonseed meal, soy- the new Richfield station It is be ced concrete cattle guards, hoof seed, linseed and soybean ollmeal bean meal and linseed meal are cause the highway on that side of Jimmie to care for the station. Ronnie Benson, home from OSC trimming stocks, squeeze chutes, or cake. Although most brands much cheaper and more satlsfac- the street w ill be raised when it for the Christmas vacation, has salt box, and self feeders for contain some ingredients that are tory in the end. • Is rebuilt and after that the building w ill he level with its been helping Ray Kelso with the chopped hay, grain, meal and power company lines. mineral. surroundings. Mrs. Warren Gee has been a The soil bank idea for diversion 'Mrs. Echo Barlett came down visitor at the home of her parents of surplus acreages seems to be from Bend to spend some time with her half sister, Mrs. Ora Mr. and Mrs. Howard» Ross over “ hottest” farm program under There Peetz, while she recuperates from Christmas. She is living in San consideration right now. Francisco. are many that have been present- a heart condition. at the Capitol City Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cockburn éd. Most include the following Ernest Eslinger is in a hospital of Portland were Christmas din- provisions (1) put 10% to 20% of in The Dalles for treatment of a ner guests with her parents, Mr. our crop land into grass, legumes, Have A Happy New Year. recurrence of his ailment. and Mrs. A. Douma. They return- or trees, some think that this Mrs. Vernon Flatt had as guests . And have it so you can come in here next year should come out of acres diverted Christmas dinner all members of [ -i’ii »*<•’«.• ( ARB OF THANKS from wheat, cotton, tobacco, rice her family, the Bob Flatts of without crutches or bruises or camplaining about a To those who helped make our and corn, while others think It Heppner, B ill Flatts of Condon Christmas a merrier one we give should come out of crop land In wrecked car. and Bob Axtells of Moro. Dinner guests of Mrs. Vernon our sincere thanks and wish them all farms. Orchards probably w ill New Year. not be considered crop land, small Flatt Monday evening w’ere Rev. a Happy Mr. and Mrs. Gus Thoele farms present a real problem. and Mrs. L. A. McCulloch, mis and family (2) Keep land In soil hank from sionaries on furlough from India. 5 to 25 years, depending on trend Mrs. McCulloch is a daughter of of food and fibre needs. (3) Reim New Man Named the late W. H. Cauthers. burse farmers for cost of seeding Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pinkerton and maintaining soil hanks. (4) attended a birthday “ at home” To Succed Shedler Pay annual rental. Ideas on the for Mrs. Lena Searcy at her home Appointment of a former Ore- amount vary but generally folks in Hillsboro Monday afternoon. gonian as extension information agree On taxes plus something. Her five sons atid two daughters specialist at OSC has been an- The farm bureau feels the value were present, as well as in-law., nounced by F L Ballard( asso. ghould be 5 ? pef cent of agri. grandchildren and a great grand director of the Oregon extension cultural land value. The Oregon . urn. rr i service. Wheat Growers league In Its an- Mrs. John W lit suffered a se- Burton Berger, who grew up on nuaj meeting the first part of De- vere stroke at the home of her a farm near Oregon City and gra- cember did not set up a schedule daughter, Mrs. Ray Blake, of duated from OSC, returns to Ore- of payments, but did list the cost Porland, last Monday afternoon. gon from agricultural news work items to be considered. They be- “ In Nebraska and Wisconsin. He neve that payment should be bas- At The Dalles B.v Wilma Gentry w ill join the OSC agricultural ed on the productivity history of Representatives from the beef, news staff January 3. the land and should cover taxes, sheep and swine clubs met Wed- Following graduation from OSC interest, depreciation, reduced nesday afternoon at the home of in 1954 with degrees in both ag- earning capacity of the farm, and Charles Burnet to form a livestock riculture and education, Berger as indicated In number 3 above club. Tommy Thompson showed earned a master’s degree in agri- cost of establishing a soil conser- two films on “ How to Cull Chick- cultural journalism at the Uni- ving crop. They also feel that the versity of W isconsin. He attended program should be either compul- ens” and “ Cattle Country’ For Iks, their ladies and out-of-town guests Officers elected» were as follows: Wisconsin on a fellowship as an gory or payment should be high Steven Burnet,, president; Sterl- agricultural press writer. Since enough to attract voluntary par DANCING — REFRESHMENTS — FUN ing Gochnauer, vice-president; July, Berger has been in charge of ticipation. Diana Henrichs, secretary; W’ilma agricultural press releases for the What farm program w ill be put Gentry, new reporter; Darlene University of Nebraska extension j n|O jaw js a question at this time. BALLOONS — SERPENTINE — HATS Gochnauer, song leader. service. Folks that have Ideas on farm The president asked fof sug- The new specialist also holds programs should make them NOISE MAKERS - PARTY FAVORS gestions for.the name of the club, a degree from the I lif f School of known either through commod- A committee was appointed con- Theology, Denver. Farming ex- n y organizations, general farm or- Per Person: $1.50, including buffet dinner slstlng of Sterling Gochnauer, perience includes management of ganizations, or to their congress- Wlilma Gentry and Jim Coons, to the home farm for two years fol- men individually. Dancing from 10:00 p. m., buffet from 12:00 p. in. bring suggestions to next meeting, lowing six years’ m ilitary service We have available booklets A planning committee was ap- during World War II, work with pointed to meet Friday afternoon Grange youth groups, and 4-H at the Howard Ross home. This club work. group w ill plan meetings for the Berger w ill assist w ith press year and present them to the next work for the OSC extension ser- meeting. vice arkl agricultural experiment The regular club meeting date station and in training extension w ill be the third Monday night of staff members in information each month. methods. Here Is Your Dream House Beef o’s Gala . . . New Years Eve PARTY Elks Lodge Goodyear Tires now for Olympia! W hether you choose it direct from the tep or in bottles or cans, you can rely on Olympia to always taste refreshingly the same. Ub© W a t e r * or Sawdust Recaps Specia.1 Trade-in Prices OtVMf’IABRt«iHGCCMf A .if O ^ r . /.T n ih U .S A.*® © SEE US M oro M otors G a ra g e The only exception to *,a.e where a combination protein is desirable is with the use of Urea. Here it has been found that the Urea products should not furnish more than a third of the protein requirements of an animal, therefore a supplemental feed or combinations of proteins is need ed because cattle can not utilize more than about a third of the protein in the form of Urea. The Sherman County Soil Con servation district w ill hold its an nual meeting January 17 at the county courthouse, Moro. A training meeting for 4 H club | l.e j . j . i , a : ‘ 73i twice due to weather conutuoiw, and has been rescheduled for January 13 at the county courthouse, Moro. The Sherman County Cattle men’s association has not com pleted final arrangements for Its annual meeting, but tentative date of January 13 has been set. The annual meeting has been held at the Odd Fellow hall at Grass Valley for the past two years. An interesting program is being planed and It Is hoped that folks Interested in the livestock indus try w ill set this date aside to at tend this annual get together. The new year, may it be a happy one. You’ll need clothes to keep you waim, clothes to make you proud, clothes to make you gay and we’ll have them. WASCO OREGON ‘••••••••••■•■•««•es*' Mortgage Loans To Meet Your Individual Needs ATTRACTIVE TERMS PBOMPT SERVICE Standard Insurance Co. A western company serving western agriculture HOME OFFICE ¿12 S. W. Washington Portland, Oregon Phone ATwater 4331 W H A T 'S i D O IN G i • • - Cal Horn, your Telephone Manager • • * 1956 will be another big year in telephone progress This coming year, we plan to put a record $385 m illion into new construction and serv ice im provem ents to serve the Pacific West. We expect to add new equipment of all kinds to m ake y o u r te le phone s e rv ic e even better and to provide new service fo r the ever-growing number of people here. More lines to c a rry Long D istance calls and television programs; Direct Distance Dial ing from more towns to places as fa r away as Philadelphia, Chicago and Milwaukee; more colored phones and hands-free Speakerphones. These are a very few of the many things in our continued program to keep pace w ith the growing West. In the year ahead you’ll see plenty of reasons why we say The men and women of Pacific Telephone work to make your telephone more useful every day. Chickadees in a Christmas tr e e . . . This actually hap|«*m*d in my former Wisconsin home. My sister, brother and I made a raid on Chickudees feeding on hay seeds in the stable corridor. We captured a dozen or so and releas ed them in our living room. They Hew to the glittering Christmas tree — a sight to behold, •wine ol them perched on the crystal chandelier and a few seemed to like our family friend—the wall erank telephone My parents suddenly ar rived home by sleigh after visiting some friends. They were amazed on seeing what their young sters bad done, but joined us in laughter. Then the telephone rang—it was long distance. My grandmother called from Minneapolis and said sin* would join us for New Year’s eve. Every ('hritdmas hoihlay season I think about the chickadees and that happy long distance call. Yes, longdistance telephoning keeps the family together—#iic year around! The Pacific Tele phone employees in The Dalles area join in sincerely wishing you and your family the best of health and happiness in tin* New Year!
