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Signer toett? Emm MORROW COUNTY'S NEWSPAPER The Heppner Gazette, established March 30, 1883. The Heppner Time established November 18, 1897. Consolidated February 15, 1912 NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION ROBERT PEN LAND Editor and Publisher GRETCHEN PENLAND Associate Publisher NATIONAL EDITORIAL AsociyTrgN 4$H 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. Water-Key to Oregon's Progress According to the latest projections by the Bur eau of the Census, the population of the United States may reach 208,000,000 people by 1970. This would be an increase of almost 40,000,000 people during the next thirteen years or an increase at the rate of nearly 3,000,000 people per year. The prospects of providing for the needs of this expanding population will pose some chal lenging questions to our nation. It is reasonable to assume that Oregon will attract a proportion ate share of this Increase. Many areas of the nation will be limited In future population increase because of the lack of adequate water supplies. Fortunately, Oregon generally speaking has enough water to meet all future anticipated needs. Conservation of this valuable resource is nec essary, however on most streams because the greatest demand for water occurs when natural stream flows are at their lowest point. Better seasonal distribution must be achieved through ground and surface water storage, through water shed management, land use practices, and Im poundment. In addition to furnishing water for anticipated demand, this storage will help al leviate average annual flood damages In the state approximating $19,000,000. Oregon's four basic industries are timber, agri culture, recreation, and sports and commercial fishing. The future of Oregon's growth will de pend to a large extent upon how well we can increase our four basic industries. All of these primary industries are dependent upon water for production and processing or carrying away the wastes of processing. To fur ther expand these key industries, our water re sources must be conserved and managed to a greater degree. Conservation has been defined by the Gover nor's Committee on Natural Resources as the "wise use" of these resources. While many con servation measures are the result of implemen tation by state or federal agencies, it must be kept in mind that conservation of any natural resource begins with the individual. Individual ideas are translated into group action directed towards the end result of the maximum bene ficial use of the water resources for the economic and social benefit of all. Water conservation is just one phase of con servation as it will be noted here in Morrow county next week, May 11 to 18. It is important, but so are the others saving the soil, timber, wildlife. Morrow county is among the state's leading counties in promoting the wise use of all resources, apparently because its people are more aware of the need than are those in some other parts of the state. Here we are vitally in terested in our own future. Road Levy Is Vital Primary voters will find a special 10 mill coun ty road tax on their ballot May 16. It is a measure that should be given a big affirmative vote. The levy is a continuative for another five years of the special tax that has been building up the road system for the past 10 years, and without it our entire road program would come practically to a halt. The county is now getting a network of good roads and nearly every organ ization has recently recommended that the pro gram and the necessary tax levy be continued. A good explanation of the need for the special levy appears elsewhere in a letter to the editor from county judge Oscar Peterson, so we won't belabor the question further here except to rec ommend its passage. TO THE EDITOR . . . To The Editor: There is to be voted upon at this coming election a recom mendation that the special road tax levy of 10 mills be contin ued for another 5 year period. As is generally known this levy has been on the statute for the past 10 years. I believe this should be continued, not because I am more or less closely as sociated with the road program ol our county at this time, but because I can definitely see the need for the expansion of the secondary road program as well as our maintenance program. In our general road fund, we will receive something like $56, 000.00 for this coming fiscal year. This is built up from the motor license fund, timber sales, gaso line refunds, Justice Court fines, etc, but, in all, could be very little in excess of the $.r6,000.00 The 10 mill special levy, based on the assessed valuation of $14,000,000, would be around $127,000.00 net for the year. Now our maintenance alone, will use up most of the $56,000. 00. In addition to this we will need match money to go with Federal and State appropriat ions. This In Itself will amount to between $20,000 and $30,000 per year. This year, late this summer, we can look forward to some $62,000.00 in Federal mon ey. Also, as a result of the re cently passed emergency road bill, passed by congress and signed by our president, we will get $23,000.00. This must be matched by county funds. Of the 10 mill special levy, 5 mills or 50 of that which is assessed within incorporated towns or cities, will go to ttie city governments. That Includes Heppner, Lexington, lone Board man and Irrigon. From The County Agent's Office By N. C Anderson SOtlSTBVAKPSHlP WEEK MAY 11-18, 1958 Two meetings this week feat ured speakers of Importance state and nation wide. Monday evening a handful of livestock operators with members of the Morrow County Chamber of Com merce enjoyed a buffet supper and heard Bob Steward, direct or, Oregon State Department of Agriculture discuss various as pects of the livestock industry. On Tuesday evening over 60 wheat farmers participated in the annual spring meeting of the Morrow County Wheat Growers Association. Speaker of the ev ening was Floyd Root, president of the National Association of Wheat Growers. Mr Root dis cussed activities of the National Association. Commenting on state wide activities was Bob Taylor, administrator, Oregon Wheat Commission. A feature of this meeting was the presentat ion of Mr and Mrs Jack Sum ner, selected recently as the STAR THEATER Thurs., Fri., Sat., May 8. 9, 10 The Fighting Chance Rod Cameron, Lulle London, Ben Cooper. Plus Man From God's Country George Montgomery. Sun., Mon., May 11, 12 Don't Go Near The Water Glenn Ford, Gia Scala, Earl Holliman and many more. Sunday at 4, 6:05 and 8:10. Tues., Wed., May 13, 14 The Happy Road Gene Kelly, Barbara Laage, Bobby Clark. Free show nights for Heppner residents living south of May St. and inside the city limits, exclud ing Court and Gilmore streets. Register at the boxoffice. Several of the committees of the 1958 County Planning Con ference, recommended the pass age of the 10 mill special road tax levy. This includes the pub lic education committee, the livestock committee, and the home and community commit tee. I am a large taxpayer my self and definately recommend t hat this special road tax levy lie passed. Oscar E Peterson, County Judge county winner, Conservation Man of the Year contest. Jack Whiteman, president of Empire Machinery Company presented the Sumners with a plaque in recognition of the conservation work which they have establish ed on their farm. A couple of weeks ago we as ked for cooperators for morning glory control research. We have had some response to this re quest but need more cooperators. Needed are patches of morning glory, both in summer fallow and in growing grain to be treated after harvest. To facili tate the experimental work, pat ches should be easily accessible from the road. If you have a patch of morning glory you would like to lend for control purposes let us know soon. Monday evening at 7 pm. At the general assembly on Tues-1 day all committee reports will , e heard with sufficient time! given to debate resolutions j which come out of the various committees. The annual social hour, banquet and dance will I be held Tuesday evening with! the traditional cowboy breakfast! on Wednesday morning. Gover- nor Holmes and Larry Hilaire of the National Restaurant Assoc iation will be breakfast speak ers. The annual convention will be held at the Moore Hotel in Ontario. From time to time we have In quiries at this office for the daily requirements of water for the various classes of livestock. This information is helpful to those who are installing tanks and reservoirs, developing springs, ponds or wells as well as for other uses. Livestock need plen ty of fresh water to maintain their bodies and produce milk or meat. A milk cow needs 8 to 10 pounds of water for each pound of milk produced besides that needed for proper digestion and body function. Here are the requirements for different ani mals; 35 gallons per day for each milk cow; 12 gallons per day for each beef cow; 12 gal lons per day for each dry cow; 12 gallons per day for each horse; 4 gallons per day for each hog; 2 gallons per day for each sheep; 4 gallons per day for each 100 chickens. Livestock men may want to make note of these re quirements so that they can have them to refer to. HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES, Thursday, May 8. 19S8 good results in control. For those who are still finding a lot of damage from these rodents we have a good supply of poisoned grain for both mice and squirrels at this office. OSC Booklet Outlines Market Outlook Oregon net farm income has gained a little in each of the past three years and has a good chance of further improvement in 1958. savs M D Thomas, Ore gon State college agricultural economist. OreEon's farm economy is re viewed in the current issue of "Oreeon Farm and Market Out look" prepared by OSC econo mists and marketing specialists. Copies of the 8-page outlook booklet may be obtained on re nupst from local county exten sion agents or the OSC bulletin clerk, Corvallis. Discussed in the booklet are the general farm picture, live stock, seed and grain crops, for estry, poultry and eggs, horti cultural crops, dairy and con sumer trends. From the files of the Gazette Times May 10, 1928 Radio interference in Heppner may be controlled and a time limit set on parking on Main street. The opinion of the coun cil at its May meeting Monday night was that these things should be done. A number of Morrow county livestock men are planning to attend the annual meeting of the Oregon Cattlemen's Assoc iation which will be held in On tario on May 11, 12, 13 and 14. It is still not to late for others to plan to attend. The program has been arranged so as to start committee meetings Sunday night, May 11. Four different committees will meet Sunday night; there will be a general assembly Monday morning; four more committee meetings Monday afternoon and the oth er four committees will meet "He speaks our language... He understands our problems" a man representative of all the people east of the Cascades Weatherford Is... a man of INTEGRITY member of pioneer family with nearly a century of outstand ing heritage in Eastern Oregon. a man of EXPERIENCE wtio has freely dedicated many hours of service to activities benefitting all of the peoplt east of the Cascades. o man of FAITH in the future of Oregon and the rights guaranteed all Americans the rights of labor, business men and farmers equally. gU&C MARION T. x WEATHERFORD. IV; ' Republican for CONGRESS DISTRICT 2 TV A (J. PM.wl Afclv., Wfu'hcffoid tof Ce"8F Uiiwm , W. ljfl! Sw Omn , Arlington. O't A newly released bulletin en titled "1958 Recommendations for Weed Control in Oregon" is available at this office. The bul letin contains precaution notes on the use of herbicides, lists chemicals and their trade names with outline of recommendations for all types of weeds including those prevalent in field crops, small fruits and vegetables and acquatic weed control. Copies are available from this office. We- continue to have inquir ies at this office on the control of mice and squirrels which seem to be especially plentiful this spring. A number of farmers have used poisoned grains with 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 6-10c FOR COUNTY JUDGE I hereby announce that I am a candidate for the office of County Judge of Morrow County subject to the will of the Repub lican voters of Morrow County at the Primary Election. Present Incumbent Oscar Peterson SPENT WEEKEND AT CORVALLIS Among those from here attend ing Mother's Weekend at Oregon State college at Corvallis were Mrs James Thomson, Mrs Ervin Anderson, Mrs Cal Sumner, Mrs Walter Wright, Mrs C W Cox, Mrs L E Ruhl, Mrs James Hayes, Mrs Bertha Hunt of Lexington and Mrs Archie Munkers. The following seventh grade girls are in the maypole dance: Hazel Beymer, Winifred Case, Doris Cox, Anna Crump, Edna Jones, Carolyn Moyer, Vivian Stout, Beatrice Thomson, Viola Brown, Naomi Furlong, Lora Gillman and Marie Scrivner. Ir ene Hiatt reigns as queen and her attendants are Nancy Cox and Phyllis Jones. The pages are Billy Barratt and Lester Taylor. Mr and Mrs W W Bechdolt of Hardman and son Archie were visitors in Heppner on Sunday, guests at the home of Mrs N S Whetstone. Mr and Mrs George Hayden were in Heppner Saturday from their home at Hardman. The Wright Bros, Orin and Deb have taken their sheep to the mountains to the George Wright place. Phone your news Items to 6-9228. Mrs W O Livingstone of Hood River was a guest over Sunday night at the home of Mr and Mrs E R Huston. COMING YOUR WAY on waves of laughter! DON'T GO NEAR THE WATER, Star Theater, Sunday and Monday. From where I sit ... 6y Joe Marsh Shades of Tom Sawyer Everybody knew Community Hall couldn't go another season without a paint job. So Judge Cunningham asked for volun teersand about a dozen people raised their hands. Trouble was most of the vol unteers never got around to working. Weeks went by. Last Thursday the Judge got an idea. He painted the name of each delinquent volunteer-in big let tersacross the part of the build ing the man had agreed to paint That did it-well have a fresh- painted Hall by the weekend! From where I sit, sometimes we have to be reminded of our obligations. Like every so often, I try and point out how important "neighborly respect" is in a com munity. You may prefer soda pop. I like an occasional cold glass of beer. 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