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PaflG 4 Heppner Gazette Times, Thursday, November 28, 1957 FORMATION OF BEEF COMMISSION TO GO TO VOTE OF CATTLEMEN The question of whether or not Oregon cattlemen and dairymen want a beef commission will go before them for a secret vote. Robert J. Steward, director of agriculture, has determined this on the basis of testimony and evi dence submitted by producers at "If is not Wisdom but Ignorance That teaches men Presumption" By Phil Blakney Many firms previously unconnected with the med ical world seek an oppor tunity to make quick money. They hire people to go from door-to-door to sell unknown brands of vitamins. Unfortunately, these door-to-door salesmen have no knowledge except what they memorize from their can ned sales pitches. Why gamble? We pharmacists have the training to prop erly answer your vitamin questions. Before obtaining any vita rains from these door-to-door opportunists, check their prices for unknown makes with what we charge gor products of the reliable firms physicians endorse. Despite their glib promises, our prices are usually much less. YOUR PHYSICIAN CAN PHONE 6-9962 WHEN YOU NEED A MEDICINE Pick up your prescrip tion if shopping near us, or let us deliver promptly without extra charge, A great many people entrust us with the responsibility of filling their prescriptions. May we compound yours? PHiis PHARMACY 105 N. Main PRESCRIPTION CHEMISTS Quotation by Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873) Copyright 1957 (11W4) 17 hearings over the state last month. "Testimony and evidence were predimonately in favor of pro motion efforts on beef and beef products, although a minority voiced some objections to the state commission approach to the problem," Steward says in the formal order. He listed the seven major points of evidence to indicate the need sufficient to justify calling a pro ducer referendum. Although not mentioned In the formal order, Steward said he con sidered the testimony of some feeders that they would bear an unequitable share of the assess ment. He said he was later in formed feeders had agreed to go along with a referendum in the hope that they and other live stock interests may prevail upon the 1959 legislature to Iron out any inequities In assessment found when and if the commis sion is established. Steward said the state depart ment of agriculture will open registration for the commission vote on November 20, and will deputize all county agents as reg istrars. All cattle owners must register their total cattle num-! bcrs on January 1, 1957, as re- j ported to the tax assessor, to bef eligible to vote in the referend um. Steward urged prompt reg istration; a termination date on registration will be announced soon. The order lists the following seven factors from the testimony upon which the referendum de cision was based. 1. Market prices to beef pro ducers now average under 80 percent of parity. Although the market price to producers is ab ove a year ago, increased market Brand Inspectors "Branded" fx""" v , i.'",a-'-- jfv v'iv s 1" i ' '-'-1' ; . j r-'iirwrii'iiilirTuwniniM "it run iirtrif Lexington News By Delpha Jones The Women's Fellowship group of ihe Christian church met last Tuesday afternoon. The devotion al was given by Delpha Jones and the topic was friendship. The meeting was called to order by the vice president, Florence Mc Millan. A collection was taken for the Christian children's orph anage at Boise and anyone wish ing to donate to this fund may Campbell, Carl and Bill Marqu- leave their offering at the pars onage or the C. C. Jonas home. Refreshments were served by Ed ith Miller to Lola- Breeding, May Campbell, Edith Miller, Beryl Northrup, Florence McMillan, Delpha Jones, Dona Barnett and Trina Parker. Monday evening there was a men's fellowship group meeting at the Christian church, it was preceded by a dinner prepared by the women of the church. Those present were Ted McMillan, George Irvin, Karl Miller Roy ardt, Homer Hughes, Don Hat- i field, Oscar Breeding, Harry Rin- ges and Franklin Messenger. Aft er the meeting there was an int- j eresting talk on organizing mens groups by Gene Robinson, pastor of the First Christian church at La Grande. The women assist ing with the dinner were Bertha Dinges, Beryl Northrup, May Campbell, Lola Breeding and Flo- rence McMillan. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Munkers, j accompanied by Dona Barnett and '( Trina Parker, were in Portland ',, over the weekend. Have trouble locating the livestock brand inspector? To make it easier for you, this unit of the state department of agriculture per sonnel has adopted a special jacket and automobile seal. A tan whip cord jacket with a blue and gold insignia on the left shoulder has been adopted as the official uniform, and the inspectors' cars will bear their title on the door right above the state seal. Posed by his car is Irving S. Hangar, Jr., livestock brand inspector in the Wood burn district, modeling the new jacket. Methodist Group Met.. A Troedson Home .... Suzannah Wesley circle of the Methodist church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Alfred Troedson. Those present were Mrs. N. D. Bailey, Mrs. J. O. Hager, Mrs. Louie Case, Mrs. Whltmer Wright, Mrs. Alex Green, Mrs. Myles Mar tin, Mrs. Charles Vaughn, Mrs. Charles Butterfield, Mrs. Anna Smou.se, Mrs. Anna Q. Thomson, Mrs. Lucille Owens, Miss Ona Gilliam and the hostess. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting. ing costs have reduced further the producer's net income andj share of the consumer's dollar. 2. Costs of cattle production have increased substantially in, recent years, with market prices. down during five of the last six years. 3. Prices to producers over the postwar period have been notably unstable, with a heavy decline in net ranch income since 1950. 4. There is no clear-cut Indica tion that beef prices will improve significantly in the next few years. Recent decreases in cattle numbers have resulted In some reduction in beef supplies and 5. A coordinated program of re search, marketing studies and promotive advertising is needed if beef products are to be adapted more fully to consumer desires and to market competitoin from other products. No effective state wide agency or group exists to (a) Initiate, hasten and expand beef marketing research pro grams; (b) tie in beef with other statewide educational and pro motional programs; (c) aid na tional beef promotion efforts from the state level; and (d) handle marketing transportation prob lems of the cattle Industry. some improvement In prices over . -irorts to develop a researcn the past year, but forseeable and promotion program on a heavy feed-grain and hay sup-1 strictly voluntary basis in Oregon nlips indicate continued heavv have not received the broad co- supplies of both beer and com sus- peting products. The relationship between these four factors, the order says, il lustrates the serious economic situation faced by Oregon beef producers, fx SANTA DEL JORDAN SAYS: My FREE Gift this Week is a FALL LANCER Sport Shirt Come in -and Look for the Lucky Number operation necessary for a tained effective program. 7. Oregon producers need funds if they are to study and meet the problems shown and a- commis sion would assist and distribute the costs equitably over the entire industry and direct the expendi ture of funds. The beef commission petition, sponsored by the Oregon Cattle men's Association, asks that 10 cents a head be collected at all brand Inspection points on cattle sold for slaughter or shipped out of the state. It also limits com mission activities to problems associated with marketing. LEXINGTON Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Jones and family were In Portland over the weekend, being called their by the illness of Mrs. Jones' grandmother. The Holder of Our LUCKY NUMBER WILL WIN A Highlander Scotch Oven SAYS Santa Allen Case LOOK FOR OUR NUMBER! ' 4 i For The Whole Family Recliner Chairs We have a special selection of new Recliner Chairs that make wonderful gifts. A good selection of smart new fabrics and pasties in a wide choice of color. 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