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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (March 20, 1958)
8 HEPPNER, GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday. March 20. 1958 MORE LIVESTOCK FEEDING URGED FOR COUNTY BY LOCAL PLANNERS This Is the fourth in a series) of briefed reports of committees taking part in the recent plann ing conference. This report was made by the farm crops com mittee headed by Frank Ander son with the report presented by Tad Miller: Income from farm crops in Morrow county continued to be the largest source of farm income with wheat providing the single source. During 1957 tarm crops income was $11,711,136, with wheat and barley accounting for $9,860,636 of that amount. Grain surplusses are still a problem and one recommended means for reducing these' sur plusses Is to increase the amount of livestock feeding done locally. A thorough study of both beef and hog feeding was made and hog production was especially recommended by the committee with numerous figures presented, it was recommended that a cost of production study be made on beef feeding operations. A sub committee studied the long time problems of the grain farmer and the farm program with these results: The best fut ure promise appeared to be in a domestic parity type of farm pro gram with the possible use of bushel allotments; the Soil Bank program should be given further trial, and the bid system be fav ored for getting land out of pro duction; that strip-cropping be included In provisions of the con servation reserve. The committee recommended that attemots be continued to In corporate grain alcohol in motor fuels; that livestock leecnng De encouraged to dispose of surplus grain; and that better farm-city relations be encouraged. Regarding farm practices, a roadside grass seeding program was recommended as a means of cutting down on growing weed and rye Infestation problems and that continued effort be made to eliminate Morning Glory; and the high value of alfalfa-grass crop rotation was explained In detail with further study sug-1 gested to develop good dry-land range legume. A sub committee studied farm crops In the irrigated section of the county with the following recommendations. Corn can be a profitable crop In the irrigated sections of North Morrow county; irrigated past ures have an important part in Safety Rules Given For Kite Flying March winds moan it's kite flying time, and time for all par ents to caution. their children to stay away from electric power lines while flying kites. The following safety rules for all kite flyers have been sug gested by Pacific Power & Light company's local manager, J R Huffman. 1. Always fly your kite in an open field or playground, well away from power lines and poles. 2. Use only dry cord for kite line. 3. Never use wet string or met al threads for kite line. These are conductors of electricity and can bring about a serious shock from accidental contact with overhead wires. 4. If your kite lodges ln a pow er line, or ln a tree near power wires leave it there. Don't try to take it down. Skilled power line men never take chances with live wires and neither should you. CRAB FEED SATURDAY The annual Heppner Elks crab feed will be held Saturday ev ening, March 22 starting at 6:30. FOLLETT MEAT CO. Hermiiton, Or. Ph J07-6SS1 On Hermlston McNary Highway CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING WHOLESALE MEATS GAR SPRAYING-FERTILIZING DUSTING-SEEDING HOME OWNED AND OPERATED We're As Near As PHONE LEXINGTON DAY OR NIGHT the economy of that section; melons have been a popular crop in this area, but a marketing or ganization would be helpful. The committee felt that grade A dair ies would provide a good income and would utilize forage which can be grown in the area; that windbreaks for erosion control be continued. The committee asked for more Information on the value of fertilizer for alfalfa and said that a study should be n,in nn the effect of fertilizat ion on the protien content of hay. Funeral Services Held Monday For . Virgil Richardson Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Cres wick Mortuary for Virgil Rich ardson. 53. who died March 14 at Pioneer Memorial hospital. Rev Lester Boulden officiated at the service and enterment was in the Heppner Masonic cemetery. Mr Richardson was born Aug ust 12, 1904 at Oakland City, Ind. and has been employed by Kin7.ua Corporatian at Kinzua. He is survived by one Dromer, William of Kinzua. County Bond Sales Slip in February While Savings bond sales in the state of Oregon were up in February compared with a year ago, sale In Morrow county show ed a eiirrht dron for the same 'period, county chairman, Jack Bedford reported this week. Sales of E and H savings bonds in this county were $25,659 in February 1958 compared with $28,606 a year ago. For the first two months of this year the county Is down over 50 percent, $53,561 to $108,515. Statewide, sales In February jumped 31.8 percent to $3,500,860. Cancer Crusade To Begin Here April 1 Leo D (Jack) Green, Portland, field representative for the Am erican Cancer Society, was in Heppner Thursday, March 13 to meet with a group of Morrow county women to discuss and outline the plans for the cancer crusade, which begins April 1. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs Harlan McCurdy, Jr, who Is the commander of the Morrow County Cancer Crusade. Those attending were Mrs James Valentine, treasurer and memorial chairman, Mrs William Heath, Mrs Howard Pettyjohn Mrs Riley Munkers, Mrs Kemp Dick, Mrs James Healy, Mrs Jerry Dag gett and Mrs Don Bennett. HOSPITAL NEWS New arrival To Mr and Mrs Monte Alden Younce, Spray, a 7 lb 5 oz girl, born, March 14. Patients Ernest Bjorkquest, Kinzua; Arlene McCann, lone; Joyce Diane Hatter, Kinzua, dis missed; Charlotte Ruth Hatter, Kinzua, dismissed; Barbara Jean Hatter, Kinzua, dismissed; Donna Sue Geer, Fossil, dismissed; Mary Ellen Rcser, Condon, dismissed; Adrain C Bechdolt, Hardman, dismissed; Jess Orwick, Heppner; Larry Keimig, Kinzua, dismissed; Ruby Jones, Kinzua; Sara M Aid rich, lone, dismissed; James R Rosenburg, Condon, dismissed; Winifred Hyatt, Kinzua; Patric ia Brindle, Heppner; Henry B Stelnwalt, Kinzua; Rebecca Do herty, Heppner, dismissed; Mor ris Curtis, Condon; Joe Bear, Cec il; Bessie Zimmer, Kinzua; Pam ela Hughes, Heppner; Tommy Hughes, Heppner; Lyle Ross Hop- oer. HeDDtier; Linda Kay ur- wick, Heppner; Louie E Barnett, Condon. ON HONOR ROLL Mnr., t'llon Tliimnhrev. dauch unit j -. - r - i " ter of Mr and Mrs Roy Kirk of Heppner, was one of the Wash ington State college students ,.-1w,lo rrrnHne nlacpd nn the fall semester honor roll announced last week. Mr and Mrs Carl Spaulding spent the weekend in Sherman county and The Dalles. AVIATION Your Telephone I ' - : X . . . , HOT Lint, conversion piojeci oi is under way between Jordan and Heppner. The 540,000 pro ect will convert 15-mile transmission line from 22.000 to 6600 volts, tripling its capacity. Shown on insulated tools designed for from left to right, are Howard eymen linemen from PPiL's Winners Told in Elks I Card Tournament High point winners in the nine- week duplicate card tournament completed Tuesday night at the Elks lodge included: for bridge, Mrs Richard-Meador and LaVerne Van Marter, Jr, high partners; Mrs W C Collins and Mrs James Driscoll, second. In pinochle finalists were Mrs Robert Dobbs and Mrs Earl Ev ans high partners and Henry Rauch and John Hartman, sec ond. Winners for the evening in bridge were Mr and Mrs Lowell Gribble, high and Mrs William Labhart and Mrs LaVerne Van Marter, Jr, second. In pinochle, winners were Henry Rauch and John Hartman, high and Mrs Ann Fehmerling and Mrs Wal ter Beckett, second. Justice and Municipal Courts Richard Ruhl, violation of bas ic rule, posted $30 bond, hearing later. Lillyan Parker Blanchet, reck less driving, forfeited $50 bail and court recommended suspen sion of drivers license for 60 days Mrs Don Hanna, no brakes, for feited $15 bail. Paul Willard, disorderly con duct, forfeited $25 bail. ATTEND BEAUTY SHOW Mrs Robert Dobbs of Jeanne's Shop, Mrs Kenneth Green and Mrs Ray McDowell of Beauty Mode Shop and Mrs Ernie Win chester and Miss Joann Keith- ley of Lois's Shop were all Portland over the weekend attend a Beauty show. in to PARENTS OF DAUGHTER Sgt and Mrs Richard Dunlap of Beaver Lodge, Alberta Canada, are the parents of a 5 lb 11 oz girl, born, March 14. She has been named Lorl Denlse. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Richard Borman of Heppner and Mr and Mrs Jack Dunlap of Eur eka, California. Mr and Mrs Larry Cook Sr of Camp 5 are now living in their home on Morgan street in Heppner. Enjoy the great bourbon of the Old West SSi? THE OtD SUNNY BROOK CO., LOUISVILLE. KY DISTRIBUTED BY NATIONAL DISTILLERS PRODUCTS CO.. KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY. 86 PROOF n.ni. r tun ruwuc row a -1-I pole using "hot stick.". W'. safe handling of energized lines. F Rutledge and Dan Barnes, Journ Pendleton district. HEPPNER GIRL HEADS U OF O PUBLICITY CROUP UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Mary Jo Stewart, a freshman in journalism, was named sub - chairman for the Junior Week- end publicity committee. Miss Stewart, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Stewart, will head press section of the publicity committee. The selection was announced by publicity chair man Karen Mauney. This year, publicity for all Jun ior Weekend committee will be phannplpd throup-h Dublicitv com mittee to avoid confusion and 1'enaieton recruiting siauon io Hunlication cated in the Post Office building Junior Weekend will celebrat ed on May 16 to 18. MARINE RECRUITER SLATES VISIT HERE Staff Sergeant Thomas A Mc Gehee, the Marine Corps recruit er for the Heppner area announc ed today that he will be in Hepp ner Thursday, March 27th. The purpose of the Sergeants visit is to procure desirable young men for the Marine Corps. Sergeant McGehee stated that while in Heppner, he will stay at the Post Office and anyone desiring information on the Mar ine Corps may contact him there. CANCER FUND TREASURER Mrs James Valentine has been named treasurer and memorial fund chairman of the Morrow county cancer fund. j Visitors at the Cecil Hicks , home last Tuesday were Alta j Stevens of Hardman, Mrs C A Robinson and Gilmer Bolson, Boardman, Mr and Mrs George i Fichter and Mr and Mrs Matlon Hicks, Lonerock. Mr and Mrs Claude Graham were in LaGrande Friday where they were chaperones for the junior prom at Eastern Oregon and visited with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Ber nard Damon. Mr and Mrs C E McQuarrie were weekend visitors in Port land. ... Mr and Mrs J O Turner spent Saturday and Sunday in Portland. They were accompanied down by Dr and Mrs Oscar Borg who had been visiting at the home of her sister Mrs B G Sigsbee. PP&L Crews Working On Line Conversion won, i, under way on a volt- age conversion project that will, Farmers and sportsmen's triple the capacity of Pacific pg ln Oregon have an un Power & Light company's trans- uSUai opportunity to cooperate in mission line between Heppner the devei0pment of wildlife and the Jordan substation. liters and fishponds under the J R Huffman, PP&L's local man- 1958 conservation reserve pro ager here, said the high voltage gram 0f the Soil Bank, according line will oe convenea irom 000 to 66,000 volts at a cost oi $-10,000. The nigner vonage -win at Oregon siaie wiks Improve the Heppner power sup- cnanges in the conservation re Dlv and strengthen electric serv- for 1958 make it ice avauaoie lur rai-un. customers. 1 1 i i Tinnifin uniuar PP&L linemen are working me line "hot" in order to avoid ser- from the Sou nan wnen uc ip informntinne Rv nsincr sDec- uninninii a wildlife or fish con- .1 -J o . Id Inculatorl tnnls Hpsipned for safe handling of hot wires, con- HuntnrB nnH nsiilstors can De changed without halting service, landowner from a source other The 15-mile project was start- than the Soil Bank was deduct ed early this year and is sched- ed from conservation reserve uled for completion by fall. j payments. Improvement of the Heppner- j This means sportsmen's and Jordan transmission line will be o t h e r wildlife - consmation erouD can now give farmers mon one of the major service .improve- billies, or other help to fi ments made this year by Pacific carry out wildlife con- Power ln the Morrow-umauua county area. Huffman said the project is part of the company's continuing program of expanding and im- proving its substation, transmiss- uirougiioui na sysicin iu for the growing use of electricity by Its customers. Navy Now Offering Re-enlistment Benefits Chief Rav Baumann. Navv re u ij """" " u'"1Ll' day th. under a new policy the charged ex-Navy men special in ducements to attract these train- ed sDecialists to a career in the Navy. Some of the benefits are re tentian of rating, 30 days ad "nce leave and travel payments and, if qualified, transportation of household effects and pay- lfneni oi reemibuneiu uoim. ment of reenlistment bonus to "se ex-dvy B.e,. uikcu within the past 90 days. In some cases, this bonus may exceed $1600.00. Training schools and refresh er courses are also available to most categories of former reg ular and reserve personnel. For complete details on this new policy, ex-Navy men should contact Chief Baumann at the or by phoning him at CR-6-2642. Local News In Brief Vernon Leathers of Gold Beach visited here the past week with Mr and Mrs Owen Leathers jr, and with Mr and Mrs C C Car micael of Lexington. Mr and Mrs Jerold Rood went to Walla Walla Sunday to visit Gus Williamson who is a patient at the veteran's hospital. They took Mrs Williamson to visit her husband. Mr and Mrs M V Nolan and Mr and Mrs Burton Peck of Lex ington, and Mr and Mrs Richard Peck of Pendleton recently at tended a birthday party given for Henry Peck of Parkdale, Oregon. Several other relatives also attended. itiiiiiiiiiiiBiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiBiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiBiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiii1! Spring 1 TAKE OFF YOUR SNOW TIRES 2- PUT ON YOUR REGULAR TIRES 3- BALANCE 2 WHEELS ALL FOR THIS WEEK'S LICENSE NO. 3iV14617 GEHERALI Ford's Tire Service HE Soil Bank Changes Permit Wiiaiire Conservation Aid to Anay wuuwiwi - y. ; wndlife management . . m m ntnDr . possible for iarmers u cropland owners to receive assis- tance in aaamon 10 yayt V w . . . e . , i corvntlnn DroleCt on cropianu, Landforce explained. In the past, ! nnv assistance receiveu mM T.nndforce coin-' te(J QUt Farmers and wildlife groups m havg tQ flCt gooni nowever, th w&nt tQ take part ln the Droerarn, Landforce advised. Con- conservation reserve nrnlppt"! have ".25 to be signed in. county agricultural stabilization and conservation (ASC) officers by April 15, and plans for such projects will need to be worked out with county ASC committees well ahead of that time. Wildlife conservation projects ,(,larlv timplv. Land- Land- i " ""; ' T''the best force said s n to the best ZT," SdufiS for Upland game birds. Projects completed soon could help insure better hunting this fall, Under the conservation reserve, cooperating farmers and sports men can also receive substantial assistance in the construction of J ff"fcttU,n"? 1, wet ?J - jL ur "w,;Jfi" ,S Z ' " a carrying out other land , dwelopment Hpvplnnmpnt Drograms that programs would benefit wildlife and con serve the land, he continued. Landowners have the option of a 5 or 10 year contract under the conservation reserve, Landforce said. The program pays up to 80 percent of the cost of develop ing a project, and in addition an annual rental payment is made for cropland under the pro gram. More information on the conservation reserve program, and on possible projects, can be obtained from county ASC of fices, county extension agents, local soil conservation service technicians, or regional Oregon game commission offices. Oregon Votes Favor Support of U N In Mid East Crisis Strong support for United Nat ions machinery in ironing out the Middle East crisis and emphasis on "educational" rather than "cold-war" policies for the area are favored by Oregonians bal loting in "Great Decisions" dis cussions on U S foreign policy. Ballots tabulated at Oregon State college this week from 32 Oregon counties on the Middle East question opposed the U S taking sides in the Arab-Israeli Special YOUR GENERAL TIRE DEALER N. MAIN ST. HEPPNER dispute. On the question or new u S policies toward the Middle East, Oregon voters rated possible al ternates in the following order: 64 percent thought the U S should strengthen cultural and political ties with Arab people by providing more training op portunities in this country for Arab administrators, educators and technicians in an attempt to stem communist inroads in the area. Dercent also agreed with a policy that would urge the Unit ed Nations to set up a "Middle East Development Agency." The . . . . , , , U S would channel au its ec- onomic ai(j for the Middle East through the agency Third place alternative favor ed by 40 percent of all voters CU KJ l" I . . - ' - - - - i j crivo ctrpatpr nnhlip sun t (ag d;stinct from govern- ment aid) to U s colleges and universities in the Middle East. Only 10 percent favored ex panding our aid to the region only on the condition that the Arabs and Israelis reach a peace settlement and reduce their mil itary spending. On the question of how the U S should deal with Russian in- ., ( iha MiHriiQ Fast. i icy aternatives rated as follows: 55 percent favored playing down 1 military and cold war rivalries and emphasizing long range neiD in solving basic economic and related problems. Today's Forgotten Man Quit Advertising Yesterday ...forijou HEAR ME GOOD stars Hal March of $64,000 question Fame in a funny comedy and THE TALL STRANGER is popular Joel Mc Crea. Two features, tops in en tertainment, Star Theater, Thursday, Friday and Satur day. LIVESTOCK MARKET Cattle Hogs Sheep SALE EVERY TUESDAY 12 Noon On U. S. Iliway No. 30 NORTHWESTERN LIVESTOCK COMMISSION CO. JO 7-6655 Hermiston, Oregon Frank Wink & Sons, Owners Don Wink Mgr. Res. Hermiston JO 7-3111 V. 1 AT FORD'S TIRE SERVICE IF THIS IS YOUR LICENSE NUMBER COME IN FOR 1 FREE RECAP iittiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiititiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiBtituiiiiiii Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiini
