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Page 1 Heppner Gazette Times, Thursday, July 15, 1954 HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES MORROW COUNTY'S NEWSPAPER The Heppner Gazette established March 30, 1883. The Heppner Times, established November 18, 1897. Consolidated February 15, 1912 NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION ROBERT PENLAND Editor and Publisher GRETCHEN PENLAND Associate Publisher NATIONAL 'EDITORIAL lASSOCHTldN Published Every Thursday and Entered at the Post Ofiice at Heppner, Oregon, as Second Class Matter Subscription Rates: Morrow and Grant Counties, $3.00 Year; Elsewhere $4.00 Year. Single Copy 10 cents. One Record We Don't Wont . In looking back over last week's school bond election in an attempt to determine what course( of action might be the next on the agenda In an attempt to get a school in Heppner, some very in teresting figures came to light figures which show without much question why the Issue was defeated. They present an interesting, but almost pathetic picture of apathy on the part of the par ents of children In school. The figures which are taken from registration, poll and school lists, show that there are 611 par ents with children in school (out of a total regis tration in the district of 1061), of these 611 only 460 are registered to vote, and of these registered, only 190 bothered to take time to get to the polls and vote. In other words, only 31 percent of the parents who have children In school cared enough about their children's education to vote. The other 69 percent, apparently, are content to merely com plain because something isn't done. As we look at it, Heppner's children have very little reason to be particularly proud of their par ents when they wont take more interest in a vital problem than they showed in this election. Regardless of where the fault may lie, we are still as far from getting a school as ever and, as time goes on, we are needing one even more, yet how can it be accomplished? Name-calling cer tainly won't build it. The only answer we can now see is for the school board to re-submit its proposal to the peo ple in the hopes that next time there will be enough interested parents to put the program over. The board is definitely faced with the necessity of doing something, and of doing it now, as the warning issued last week by the state department of education made quite plain either do some thing about a school or they'll refuse to give us money to help run our system. They can't just throw up their hands and say, "The heck with the found from the clipping plot work being done at Oregon State Col lege on irrigated pasture. In short, the results showed that longer rest period between grazing the greater the total yield for the year. Results showed that given a two week rest between clippings, the annual yield of dry matter from ladino-grass pasture was 7500; a three weeks rest gave a yield of 8500; a four week rest gave a yield of 9500; and a five week rest gave a yield of 10,500 pounds. This was an increase of 1000 pounds of dry matter for each extra week of rest. It was found that a rest period of four or five weeks between the clipping or grazing pastures ac cumulated some tall growth and required special management to prevent waste. These yields tied in pretty well with some results from other states on yield of beef under different systems of pas ture management. Those results were; Rotation grazing every three weeks gave 417 pounds of beef per acre; daily rotation gave 580 pounds beef per acre; green chop hauled in to the animals whole thing", as much as they might like .to at times, because they're charged with the respon- '"ave 710 beef per acre. This prac sibility of seeing that your children and mine are l'ipe does not apply to our con properly educated. Yet, they aren't getting much i unions, fiowever, it is being used help in their job from the parents. Wn n 1 I 1 i. mt 11 ""i i"u iun)4 ao a suiiijui uiuiiu ai ine Danes i developed a needed building program, and as we;m'cal than pasturing if more than in a lot of the dairy operations and is claimed to be more econo- NOTICE is hereby given that Georgia Belle Holzapfel, of The Dalles, Oregon, who, on August 7th, 1953, made desert land entry, No. Oregon 02701, for Section 32, Township 4 North, Range 27 East, Willamette Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before Celia L. Gavin, Notary Public, at United States National Bank Building, The Dalles, Oregon, on the 2nd day of August, 1954. Claimant names as Witnesses: Luther J. De Haven, of 1109 E 12th St., The Dalles, Oregon; Dora A. DeHaven, of 1109 E, 12th St., The Dalles, Oregon; John Wantulok, of 400 W. 6th St., The Dalles, Oregon; Nancy A. Wan tulock, of 400 W. 6th St., The Dal les, Oregon. Frances A. Patton, Manager 15-19C unerstand it, they had much the same trouble as Heppner has had, in fact it took six elections to get the job done wich, no doubt, is something of a record. That is one record we hope Heppner will let The Dalles keep. From The County Agent's Office ' By N. C. Anderson From inquiries received at the ousgrowth. Ammonium sulfate office during the last week, It ap-1 or ammonium nitrate are sour pears that lawn weed control is a ces of nitrogen for lawns. Am problem at this time. Weed free'monlum sulfate is most desirable lawns require constant attention. for lawns in soil where there are Most broadleaf weeds that are a' any indications if alkali. Am problem In lawns can be ulti-' monium nitrate can be used mately controlled by timely ap plications of 2,4-D and by keep ing the lawn properly fertallzed. For the best use of 2,4-D, the lawn should not be clipped before It is sprayed or treated, nor should it be mowed for four or five days after treating. When applying 2,4-D as a spray, instructions on containers should be followed carefully. Weeds that are difficult to con trol, such as chick weed, button where alkali is not a problem. When applying a nitrogen fer tilizer is is important that the fer tilizer be spread evenly to get away frum concentrations that ,can nurn foliage if applied too heavily m spots. Apply eight pounds of ammonimum nitrate per thousand square feet, or twelve pounds ammonium sul fate per one thousand square feet for first application. Smaller ap plications can be applied on fol weed, and knot weed, will require' low-up applications as the lawn .several applications each season. The most effective method of rid ding lawns of grassy plants Is to remove individual plants with a knife or similar implement. Spe cial materials are available for controlling crabgrass. You will want to be sure that It Is crab grass that you are trying to kill. Crabgrass is a summer germinat ing annual grass, and Is found quite frequently In lawns in Mor row county. As In the case of broadleaf plants, instructions for the use of these materials should' be followed closely. I A thrifty well growing lawn is not bothered by weeds like one that Is doing poorly. Terhaps your lawn needs an application of nitrogen fertilizer to thicken it up and give it a thrifty vigor- appears to need it. Watering the lawn well after application will wash the fertil izer into the root zone and give quicker action. In the case of new lawns, fer tilizer should be applied cauti ously. In the case of weed con trol in new lawns, it is best to let it become established for two or three months before doing any spraying. First year seedings should be sprayed sparingly. At this time of year we also have many inquiries on ornamen tals and their care. Now is the time when the cedar like shrubs known as Arborvitae often show a severe twig and needle die back. Frequently the upper half of the entire plant is dead or dy ing, with the discoloration being a light tan to medium brown shade as compared with the healthy green foliage. This is caused by fungus. A cultural practice which is recommended to help control this blight is removal of dead wood and weakened twigs. These are often found in the central por tions of the shrub instead of the outside. After pruning them out, burn them. Do not leave them on the trash pile where spores can be blown by wind to cause future infection in the fall and winter months. Removal of such dead material also encourages new healthy growth. No sprays are recommended for control at this time of the year. In the fall, before the rain comes, say in October, a fixed copper spray should be applied at the rate of one ounce to three gallons of water. 100 head of cattle are being fed. A question that came up was the quality of the forage where it is allowed to grow four or five weeks. It was found that with a good balance of grass and le gumes in the pasture (about 50 50) there is plenty of protein, even in five weeks growth, to make an excellent forage for live stock, including dairy cattle. At five weeks, however, forage starts getting tougher and it is more difficult for animals, particularly high producing dairy cows, to tear off and chew enough pasture. For farmers or 411 club mem bers who might be interested in purchasing stud rams, range rams, or ewes, the 14th annual Willamette Valley Ram Sale, scheduled for the Ljnn County Fairgrounds at Albany on Satur day, August 7, will have many from which to choose. Two hun dred fifteen head of Romney, Lincoln, Corredale, Columbia, Hampshire, Shropshire, South down, Cheviot, and Suffolk year ling animals are listed. This office has a few copies of the results of various tillage and cropping practices at the Sher man Branch Experiment Station that were distributed at their an nual field day, held July 7. Those who might wish a copy can get mem ry asking. From the agricultural econo mics department at Oregon State College come some interesting tid -bits. Oregon farm land prices are slipping. They declined 7 during the twelve months, ending last March. The biggest drop was in irrigated land, but dryland farms were not far behind. Graz ing land dropped the least. It started down earlier. More credit is now being used, but lenders are keeping a wary eye on farm price and income. The record slaughter of beef during the past six months has been mostly eaten. Cold storage holdings are fully a third smaller than at this time last year, and the smallest since 1951. Continued on Pago 5 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION UNITED STATES, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR: Land Office at Portland 14, Oregon, June 15, 1954. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION UNITED STATES, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR: Land Office at Portland 14, Oregon, June 15, 1954. NOTICE is hereby given that Roy Gail Holzapfel, of The Dalles, Oregon, who, on August 20, 1953, made desert land entry, No. Ore gon 02700, for SVi, Section 32, Township 4 North, Range 27 East Willamette Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before Celia L. Gavin, Notary Public, at United States National Bank Building, The Dalles, Oregon, on the 2nd day of August, 1954. Claimant names as Witnesses: Luther J. De Haven, of 1109 E. 12th St., The Dalles, Oregon; Dora A. DeHaven, of 1109 E, 12th St., The Dalles, Oregon; John Wantulok, of 400 W. 6th St., The Dalles, Oregon; Nancy A. Wan tulock, of 400 W. 6th St., The Dal les, Oregon. , Frances A. Patton, Manager ' 1519c NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned, Administrator of the Estate of Price R. Greenup, de ceased, has filed his Final Ac court and Report in said Estate with the Clerk of the County Court of the State of Oregon for Morrow County. You are further notified that the Judge of said Cnilrt hna fivoH tlio 00h rlatr rt Juiy, iyo4, at the hour of 10:00 o'clock A. M. as the time, and the County Court Room in the County Court House, Heppner, Morrow County, Oregon, as the place, for the hearing of objections to such final account and the settlement thereof. DONALD GREENUP, Admin istrator of the Estate of Price R. Greenup, deceased. KILKENNY & FABRE, Attorneys for Administrator 14-19c AMERICAN LEGION JUNIOR BASEBALL DISTRICT PLAYOFF HEPPNER RODEO FIELD 2:30 P. M. 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