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MORROW COUNTY'S N1WSIAPIR The Hppnr Gazette, atabliahed March 30, 1888. Th Heppner Tlmaa aatablkhad Novamber 18, 1897. Consolidated February lb, 1012 0 NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION ROBERT PEN LAND Editor and PubUahar &RETCHEN PENLAND Aasoclata Publlahar NATIONAL EDITORIAL Published Every Thursday and Entered at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon, as Second Class Matter Subscription Rates: Morrow and Grant Counties, $3.00 Year; Elsewhere $4.00 Year. Single Copy 10 Cents. The Point is - Blood! The Red Cross Bloodmoblle is coming to Hepp ner again on Wednesday, May 7 . . and It may be for last the time unless response Is much greater than it has been during the last two or three visits. This area has fallen down badly in the number of donors who have given to the Red Cross blood bank in recent years, and the program may be discontinued unless better results are obtained at the next drawing. Just what that could mean to everyone in this area is best spelled out in dollars and cents, for blood, unless it is provided by the Red Cross program, normally costs anywhere from $25 to $125 a pint and now we are getting it FREE through our contributions to the Red Cross drive and the Bloodmobile donor program. It is seldom that the average family has a need for blood, but when it is required it is mighty necessary, and it Is always needed Just at a time when other medical expenses are heavy. To give an example of how much blood is used by resi dents of Morrow county. . . last year 66 pints were required by residents who were hospital ized outside of our local hospital or the county and, we must at least come close to donating as much blood locally as we use. Even though the blood was used by local residents (In outside hospitals) it is charged against us here. In other words, we must make a sincere effort to carry our own weight in this program. Also, fifty percent of Morrow county Red Cross dollar expenditures go to support the blood pro gram. Money Is not the point, though blood is. No amount of money Is going to be equivalent of a pint of blood when It is needed to save a life, and none of us know when that life might be ours or someone very close to us. It takes mon ey to run the program, but it also takes blood. . . that is why the Red Cross is asking us to give a pint of ours early next month when the Blood mobile visits here. It could be we might get our own back, and be mighty glad to get it. Let's all help May 7, and donate just one pint. From The County Agent's Office The county weed sprayer will start work early nrxt week on control of annuals which interfere with roadside grading. Elmer Peterson, lone will operate the sprayer this year. Paul Pettyjohn, lone was low bidder on 12000 gallons of Isol Purple Ester and 300 gallons Amine which will be used in annual and perrenial weed con trol on county and state high way and Union Pacific railroad right-of-ways as well as a limi ted amount of commercial spray ing for farmers. By N. C Anderson control i Ions maklne It Illnrnl tn dPh nrn castrate and brand cattle; as- Of interest to Morrow County Livestock Growers should be the recent court decision upholding the constitutionality of the state brucellosis law. The 1957 bruc ellosis act uuthorizod the State Department of Agriculture to es tablish the program for eradi cation of tills livestock disease. A group of cattlemen, mainly from Wallowa and Gilliam coun ties, brought the suit. This re cent decision should clear the air of any doubt as to the val idity of the test. Robert J Stew ani, director of the State Depart ment of Agriculture urged all cattlemen who have not tested to contact their nearest state or federal veterinarian. Some coun ties are nearing the deadline for completion of testing and should act now so they will not lose all the progress which has been made. This applies to Mor row county livestock producers even though our county has reached the modified certified free status. This fall Hood River county reached certification and seven more counties Grant, Baker, Union, Polk, Lincoln, Ben ton and Clukamas have almost completed testing. When these counties are finished 22 of the 3G counties will be certified. At a recent meeting of the Morrow County Livestock Grow ers Association a number of res olutions were prepared which will bo presented at the annual convention of the Oregon Cattle men's Association to be held in Ontario on May 11, 12, 13 and M. Resolutions coming from our county group pertain to the need for adequate funds for a contin ued state wide brucellosis test program; opposing proposed nat ional legislation making It illeg al to slaughter livestock other than through so called humane methods which includes provis- STAR THEATER Thurs., Fri., Sat., April 17, 18, 19 Gunsiqht Ridge Joel McCrea, Mark Stevens, Joan Weldon PLUS A Man Afraid Tim Hovey, Phyllis Thaxter, George Nader. Sun., Mon., April 20-21 Old Ycllcr Walt Disney's groat story with Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker. Sunday at 4, 6:10, 8:20 Tues., Wed., April 22,23 The Magnificent Obsession Rock Hudson, Jane Wyman. Heppner residents who live on Gilmore St may register for free show Tuesday or Wed nesday. Family Nights. king that the assessed value of cattle for taxation purposes be reduced to 50 when cattle reach 8 years and older; for the construction of small stock ponds; legislation making it il legal to carry firearms with a cartridge in the chamber in a vehicle; authority to magistrat es to rescind hunting licenses for one year for knowingly trespass ing; the equalization or restor ation of original freight rates on carcasses being shipped from the mid-west to the west coast and that the duty on New Zealand and other foreign meat imports be established on a percentage basis reflecting the various change in price in grades of pro duct equal to industry which is approxlmtaely three and one half times the duty on meat and livestock. New Zealand. Canada, Mexico beef and lamb imports have caused much con cern of late by the large quan tities which have arrived in this country. With beef selling for 9 cents in New Zealand they can pay the present duty and freight and still compete with beef sell ing for more than 21 Vi cents here. In continuing our educational discussion of seed certification this week we explain why cer tiflcation requirements vary. Certification requlr e m e n t s vary for different kinds of crops, because some are more difficult to keep pure than others. Heterogenerous varieties things like Kenland red clover, Dixie crimson clover, Ranger al falfa, Potomac orchardgrass and Pennlawn red fescue are just a few of the varieties that we certify that fall in this class of crop. These varieties may be either self fertile or self sterile, but are highly cross pollinated. All plants in a variety may be different genetically, but are similar in one or more import ant characteristics. The perform ance of such a variable group of plants depends upon maintain ing the genetic balance through succeeding seed Increases. Rogulng is not effective in maintaining purity of variety in these crops because field rogues cannot be detected with certain ty. As these off-types cross poll inate, they produce something that is different. Selection press ures due to the area of product Ion, can cause the elimination of certain types of plants and corresponding Increase of others. If this happens, it can seriously affect the performance of a var iety within a few seed Increas es. The age of stand may be an Boardman News Mrs Coats and Mrs Florence Root attended the district post masters dinner and conference in Arlington Saturday evening. Pfc Donald Gillespie, who has been seriously ill at Sandia Army Base, N Mex, is being moved to the Madigan General hospital at Fort Lewis Wash, for further treatment. The Tlllicum club met at the home of Mrs Ronald Black re cently, with 11 members pres ent. Plans for the 4th district convention at Wasco April . 21 were discussed. A nominating committee for next years officers was appoin ted as follows: Mrs Ralph Skou go, Mrs Don Downey and Mrs Slgvald Aase. The announcement was made that shots would be given for everyone at the school April 15. Mrs Vernon Russell presented the program in connection with the "Religions of the World" on the "Essence of Islamism", writ ten In "The Clubwoman" by Ab delmonem Shaker. Mrs Sigvald Aase reported on the Easter Egg hunt held on the school grounds April 4. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Don David April 22. Heppner High School SCOOP By Jan BEAMER CALENDAR OF EVENTS: April 16 National School As embly. April 18 Umatilla there. Litter- bug dance. i jed them. I Jan ire Martin was elected state reporter and the Heppner scrapbook took first place. It was one of the better conferen ces held and all members did a fine job. Len Ray Schwarz and Carolyn Carter headed a buzz session financing. Joann Bros- 2- r.B7rTTE-TIMES. Thursday, April 17, 1958, h Eubanks and 1 lMinno Fetsch tied for second Carole K Anderson. Mrs Kirk wh Gmidine Swaggart taking advisor. Roy Quackenbush, and jrd The are timed events Mrs Ervin Anderson accompan-, d arfi run or points, with the point system giving mc keeper headaches. Senior calf roping Bruce Lindsay, Charley Daly and Hom er Hager. Their times? My mem ory isn't that long. It is good to have the Erwins with us again and Harold did a good job from the announcer's stand. The timers and flag men all did a fine job and lets not forget the cooks those chili beans hit the spot and coffee lov ers wouldn't have been disap pointed. I almost missed the 13 to 18 bat race winners. They were Marlene, Geraldine and Linda. Say, do you know this Satur day is the sale? If you are as slow as I, it is time to act. I haven't started to get things out yet, but I'm going to d0 it right now be back later. I'm glad I took care of that just when I did, already I have run on to two things I meant to take out. Some of the girls are serving coffee, but it will cost you a dime. If you should get hungry I think you might sweet-talk them out of some chili for pract- and Shirley Erwin; pfAf to SUs, Carole K Anderson represented Heppner in the spelling uee, Phyllis Quackenbush and Ed Groshens competed in the Mr and Miss FBLA contest. Congratulations to Karen Val entine and Joann Brosnan on their being chosen Princesses for the Heppner Rodeo Court. Plans are underway for the annual band carnival, April 26. An enjoyable evening is dated and all'are urged to attend. The scores for the participat ion plaque are: Seniors, 431, juniors 418, sophomores, 416, and freshmen, 433. These will all be boosted up after the litterbug contest, band carnival and base ball season. Mr and Mrs Claud Coats, Mr and Mrs Zearl Gillespie, and Mr and Mrs Elmer Messenger atten ded a family farewell dinner at Lexington Tuesday of last week in honor of Pvt Jerry Messenger, son of Mr and Mrs Truman Messenger, Sr of Mitchell, who is being sent overseas to Okin awa.' Mrs Florence Root, Miss Jean Scott, Mrs Arnin Hug and Mrs Seth Russell attended the meet ing of the Presbytery in Pendle ton last week. Mr and Mrs George Mefford of Burns were weekend visitors at the home of Mefford's sister, important factor In maintaining the original genetic balance of a variety because of the eliminat ion of some plants in the seed field and the establishment of new ones from seedlings. Certification requirements are set up to counteract these things that could change a variety. Re quirements may differ between varieties within a crop, proper Isolation of seed fields, satisfact ory field history, no volunteer plants allowed, and limiting the number of seed increases, are some of the safeguards used to help maintain varietal stability Certification standards show ing all requirements are avail able in any county agents office. Growers should check up on their particular situation if they anticipate certification this com lng season. April 19 Track meet at raot entered the speech contest, April 22 Student council 4th per iod. lone here. FBLA banquet and special program. April 23 Ag meeting at Board man. Candidates for the band carni val King and Queen contest are as follows: Senior, Beulah Davis and Roger Harris; junior, Susan McQuarrle and Dick Robinson; sophomore, Carolyn Carter and Tom Drlscoll; freshmen, Mary Slocum and Neal Penland. A penny per vote will prevail over the contest, and the winn ers will be announced and crowned the evening of the carn ival. Points will also be awarded for the participation placque. Student body campaigning will soon be featured at Heppner High. They are now choosing party slates and getting candi dates. So far, two parties have been formed, headed by Ed Groshens and Jim Morris. More information will be released at a later date.. Litterbug week got off to a good start by chairman Caro lyn Carter. She has drawn signs and posted them throughout the high school. Plans for the dance Friday evening are now being considered. This is open to the high school and their guests, and will serve as an ending cli max to the event. Future Business Leader dele gates returned Sunday, April 13 from the state convention at Cor- vallis. Those attending included Jim Morris, Helen Graham, Jo ann Brosnan, Ed Groshens, Jan ice Martin, Len Ray Schwarz, Janice Beamer, Phyllis Quacken bush, Carole Ann Anderson, Cel ia Boulden, Carolyn Carter, Con nie Anderson, Rhoda Ott, and Mrs Florence Root. Sunday visi tors were Mrs Root's brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Al Macomber of Arlington, and her brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs Arthur Mefford, and Mr and Mrs Gottlied Lindner of Portland. Mrs Marie Cogill of Portland visited her ather and step mother, Mr arid; Mrs Elmer Mess enger, over the weekend. Sunday guests were Mr and Mrs Frank Hammel and children Barbara, Eline and Billie of The Dalles, and Messenger's nephew, David Messenger, of Hutchinson, Kans, who is going to make his home in The Dalles. IN THE SADDLE . . . With The Wranglers By JOHN NEWMAN Were you out to Fetsch's Sun day? I f you weren't you will never know what a good time we had. There was a good crowd, a nice day and a little warm rain to lay the dust for the sec ond section of the calf roping. In the pole bending, Larry Fetsch, Bob Steagall and Roice Fulleton came in in that order; stake race, 12 years and under, Diana Fulleton, Barbara Gobb le and Becky Fulleton; 13 to 18, Barbara and Jimmy Steagall tied for first, Marlene Fetsch second and Bob Fetsch third; seniors, Roice Fulleton, Charley Daly, Larry Fetsch and Ralph Beamer tied for that position. Bat race, Roice Fulleton, Charley Daly and Al Fetsch team won. Bareback relay winning teams 13 to 18 years, Bernard Doherty, Bob Fetsch, Bill Doherty. Sen iors, Ray and Wayne Papineau with Joe Yokum subbing. Jim West took the cow riding and he could have ridden her to a stand still if the bars hadn't been down. In the cloverleaf barrel, 12 and under-Diane Fulleton, Becky Fulleton, 13 to 18, Marlene Fet sch, Bob Fetsch and Cheryle Hartman; seniors, Cornett Green, Charley Daly, Pat Steagall and Wayne Papineau tied for third. . . Hold it that's the length of my memory. ... I was going to have soft boiled eggs for break fast but the kettle boiled dry and so did the eggs. I almost forgot the younger pole benders, 12 and under, Diane Fulleton, Barbara Gribble tain the body til 6:30 when call will sound. From then on your evening is cut out for you and we hope it will be just th way you like it until Horn? Sweet Home is played. This is the Wranglers reunion We would love to see all whose name ever appeared on the books and any who anticipate on joining. It is a potluck at the fair pavilion at 6:30 and yQur dish is your passport. We will see you at the sale at 1 pm Saturday. Put out a little extra food for the cat and dog so you can stay later. TREAT YOURSELF to an even ing downtown at the Star Theater, and window shop your local merchants along the way. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR I hereby announce that I am a candidate for the office of County Assessor of Morrow County subject to the will of the Republican voters of Morrow County at the Primary Election. Present Incumbent HARRY DINGES 6-lOc RANCH AERO AIRPLANE SPRAYING CO. OWNED AND OPERATED BY PAUL N. HANSEN Now available for weed spraying, rail 6-5893 or see at John Lane's Apartment No. 2 ' INSURANCE TODAY! Don't tUk the coitly tragedy oi a vlcloui halt torm without the protection oi Crop Hall Into, once. Come in today. C. A. RUGGLES INSURANCE AGENCY PH. 6-9625 HEPPNER Air Conditioning-temperatures made to order-for all-weather comfort. Get a demonstration! 4 few- ST. world over...N Its the Water 1 j makes the oiy difference , OlTlim MIWIN COMPANY, OirMPIA. WUHIH8T0. V ( 4 ' ' MEW?.- nfr-.; - - s- (fv . 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