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2- HEPPNER GAZETTE -TIMES, Thursday, September 6, 1962 JkfjMillM news County Agent's Office Ranchers Set to Host Field Trip in October By N. C. ANDERSON Plans are almost completed now for a number of Morrow county ranchers to host editors of several leading daily news pa pors in the Oregon Wheat Growers League sponsored Ed itor's Field Trip project, held for the first time in 1961. An invitation was extended by the executive committee of the Mor row County Whcatgrowers Assoc iation earlier tills month asking that Morrow county ranches be considered as hosts. Members of the executive committee were quite well agreed that editors should visit a typical ranch rather than to pick an above average operation for report of activities on that ranch. The trip which involves an editor staying for two days at a ranch to ob serve ranching operations and to get material for a report of farming activities and the way the family lives is scheduled for October H, 9, and 10. Tentatively there will bo representatives from the Orcgonian, the Oregon Journal, Portland Reporter, the Daily Aslorian, and a Salem paper. Whcatgrowers Association president Tad Miller, has visited personally witli the Lewis Carl son, Hob Jepsen, Kenneth Turner, Max Barclay and Frank Ander son families who have indicated their desire to host these editors. Details of the trip will be re ported as definite plans shape up. This event Is one which is a part of the public relations activities of the Oregon Wheat Growers League. 'Runner' Shovels Effective With Gaines We had a pleasant visit with Newt O'llarra who called at the office last week to report that his Gaines wheat seeded recent ly, was coming up with a good stand. Newt used "runner" shov els which are new on the market this year and especially recom mended for seeding Gaines wheat. Newt is seeding all of his wheat with these shovels and likes them quite well. He reports good moisture in his sunimcrfallow and hopes that he can get all of his wheat up with a good ground cover this fall to prevent erosion. lie is person- EGONO PRICED 3-T NYLON TRUCK TIRE FOR PANELS, PICK-UPS 95 $4 6.00 x 14 plui lax and your r.cappobU lire Othtr iliti equally low priori w THE HI-MILER R-C FOR RANCH AND COMMERCIAL USS ) Auto tiro prlco Truck tiro performance) 3-T Nylon cord Toy aa you haul We've got It in your size! WES'S RICHFIELD Heppner Ph. 676-8996 ally supervising his farming op erations even though he has found it lust a little bit of a handicap to get around because of the need to use crutches. The steps coming up to the office has not slowed Newt down too much and we are always happy to have him stop by and visit. High Germination And Purity Testa Shown As purity and germination tests continue to be returned from the seed laboratory at OSU growers are quite well pleased with the result of these. This week we received a purity test ior the uaines wheat harvested by Leonard Rill, Eightmile. His was one of the cleanest samples yet submitted, being 99.77 pure seed. Those who saw the Rill ex hibit will agree that this sample looked real good. We don't have a germination test yet back on this lot but I am sure that it will be good. Germination re ports back for Gaines harvested after the rain are even better than those before. Highest germ ination percentage returned to date is for the Gaines wheat grown by Kenneh Turner, Hepp ner. His showed a 97 germin ation in test seven days. Right behind Kenneth was Melvin Moyer with a 96 germination, Kenneth Peck with 95, and Al vln Bunch with 93. These are some good lots for persons de siring seed to purchase from. By the way, interest in Gaines seed wheat has stepped up consider ably the past week with several inquiries every day from both local and outof-county ranch ers. Controls Under Study For Pond Infestations This past week we established a weed control plot on Marcel Jones' farm pond. Many farm pond owners have complained of the heavy algae infestations in their ponds. While there are chemicals recommended for the control of various weeds we have not found a good safe chemical to use for alfage, our most troublesome weed. The new chemical we used has not vet been released but Is simple to apply and is not harmful to fish or livestock. We will report our results as we observe control. Weed Control Salesmen Give Misleading Information From time to time, door-to-door salesmen give us much con cern. These traveling salesmen from out-of-county and many times out-of-state have all the answers to every problem. As a result of one giving recommen dations on weed control this week we had several inquiries from farmers, I hope there were not too many more who are fol lowing his recommendations or I am sure that they will be dis appointed and out some money. The recommendation was for the use of one gallon of pentachlor opheol per acre for the complete control of Morning Glory. Penta, used off and on for a number of years as a defoliant and as a pro-emergent in some experi mental research lias never been recommended highly for any thing other than as a wood pre servative. The salesman's rec ommendation for the use of this chemical was based on research being done at the University of Idaho. We called the weed de partment at the University of Idaho and found that they knew nothing of the recommendation and indicated that this would be the last recommendation they would think of making. As Lam bert Krlekson, their head ween man at the University indicated, "the salesman should have used some college or university in the midwest or east so that it wouldn't be quite so easy to trace this recommendation down." We suggest that those who might believe that Morning Glory can be controlled for $3.00 per acre consider that if such is the case OSU and our experi ment stations would surely be making this recommendation themselves. Calf To Be Given At Production Sale Word conies from Larry Wil liams of the A Bar L Ranch at Canyon City that a free Here- County 4-H Youth Place Well In State Fair Meet Early returns from the Ore gon State fair in Salem this week show three local girls placing in the blue ribbon class on their 4-H clothing, according to Esther Kirmis, Morrow county extension agent. Jill Padberg and Leora Van Winkle, Lexington; and Carol Rawlins, lone received a blue award in clothing, phase 2, phase 5 and phase 3, respectiv ely. Jill's exhibit was a light blue cotton skirt with a flower appli que. Leora's Jumper was a dark blue plaid, while Carol Raw lins school dress was of an olive green print trimmed with black rick rack. Two girls from Irrigon placed in the intermediate knitting A class. Jeniece McElroy prized a blue and SMrtey Jackson a red on pastel sweaters showing a buttonhole or eyelets, pickup stitches, and crochet stitches for finishes. Two Irrigon boys also did honors for their woodworking club when Byron Hobbs garnered a blue in junior woodworking using hand tools; while Tom Olin placed in the red. Both are members of a woodworking club led by Mr. and Mrs. Andy bkiles Irrigon. Scott Barratt, Heppner, won blue in the intermediate horse showmanship and western horse manship. Verina French and Dick Struckmeier obtained red in horse showmanship. State Slates Annual Vehicle Auction Sale The State of Oregon will hold its third annual vehicle auction of used cars and trucks at Pen dleton, Saturday, September 15. The sale will commence at 10 a.m. P.S.T. on the premises of the Eastern Oregon State Hos pital, and will consist of two station wagons, 18 passenger cars, live pickups, six trucks in cluding dumps and flat beds and two sedan deliveries. The ve hicles will range from 1952 to 1961 models and will include several four wheel drive units. Inspection of the vehicles may be made between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. P.S.T., September 1J and 14 and from 8 a.m. Sep tember 15 until sale time. It is anticipated that these vehicles will be sold in approximately one and one-half hours. Complete Information and a listing of all vehicles being offer ed will be available at the sale site, Eastern Oregon State Hos pital, during the hours of inspec tion. Bid Security deposit will be required only from successful bidders who have until Septem ber 18, 1962 to complete pay ment for any item purchased. Final payments for any vehicle purchased shall be in the form of a cashiers or certified check cash or money order. Hudspeth Dispersion Sale Set Sept. 17-19 One of the largest Purebred Hereford Dispersion sales on record will take place September 17, through 19, when Hudspeth Land and Livestock Company in Prineville disperses their pure bred herd of 1300 herefords. The sale will be held at the Hudspeth Purebred Division on Minson Road between Prineville and Redmond near Powell Butte. A huge tent will be erected and bleacher seats will be made available for the large crowd that is anticipated from all points of the nation and Canada. The Hudspeth Purebred Here fords have won top honors at all the major cattle shows in the United States. The Hudspeth Purebred Hereford Herd originat ed from the J. P. McNatt herd in Greeneville, Texas, which had a history of the two top money production sales ever held in the state of Texas. A pre-sale buffet will be held in the Ochoco Inn the evening of Sunday, September 16. Fair Booth Winners, Busy Bees 4-H Club, Donate to IF YE Fund Five Busy Bees, a 4-H club of lone, have a noble feeling these days. They decided to give the $25 they won at the Morrow County Fair for their booth to the IFYE (International Farm Youth Exchange Fund) program which furthers world peace, ac cording to Esther Kirmis, Mor row county agent. The girls, and Mrs. Bryce Keene, their, leader, originated the display of a beehive with the five bees working for Nat ional 4-H Club Week in March of this year. Friends thought it so well depicted the name of the 4-H clothing club that they urg ed them to enter it in the Mor row county fair, August 21-24. A picture of each girl was mount ed on the head of each bee to give it that personal touch. The booth won first prize in the "Youth" division at the fair. "The girls felt that they want ed to give the money for some worthwhile cause, instead of throwing a big party," confided their leader. "When I told them about the 4-H sponsored IFYE exchange program, they agreed that was it." The IFYE exchange is a pro ject for selected farm youth from the United States to live and work with farm families in other countries for four to six months, and for farm " youths from cooperating countries to come to the United States, to live and work on farms. Begun in 1948, over 60 countries have participated in this "Grassroots ambassador exchange between the United States, Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Pacific. This October 8, 9, and 10, Louis Pratt, Oregon s If YE to Costa Rica, will be in Morrow county to tell of his experiences, in forms the agent. The five Busy Bees include Maureen McElligott, Janice Sm der, Kathy Keene, Betty Hausler and Terry O Conner, all of lone Sponsoring Groups Announce Winning Fair Contest Entries Several local organizati o n s have given their stamp of ap proval on 4-H work by sponsor ing special awards in the demon stration and contest fields of the Morrow County Fair held August 21-24, according to Esther Kirmis, Morrow county extension agent. Extension units, CowBelles, PTA, and the Morrow County Creamery are among the spon sors. These groups will present winners with a gift, plaque, monies, or produce at their an nual achievement night program in November. Sponsors and winners are as follows: 1. Rhea Creek exten sion unit Mary Alice Bauer, Heppner (best individual foods demonstrator); Sandra Carlson, lone (outstanding first time demonstration). 2. lone Exten sion Unit Libby Van Schoiack (best individual clothing dem onstration); Judy Smith and Lynn Burkenbine, Heppner (best team clothing demonstrators.) 3. Heppner Extension Unit Jean ette Ledbetter, Lexington (high in knitting judging contest); Anita Bauer, Heppner (second high in knitting judging con test.) 1. Pine City Extension Unit Jill Padberg, Lexington (best clothing demonstration, junior); Jean Siewert, Heppner (best clothing construction, sen ior) 5. Boardman Extension Unit Dewena West. Boardman, style revue winner (inter- mediate) 6. Irrigon Extension Unit Penny Jones, Irrigon. style revue winner (senior) 7. Morrow County CowBelles No takers this year. 8. Morrow County Creamery Joyce Peck, Lexing-1 27 Children Have Part in Pet Show Everything from crawdads to preen sheen was nrpspntpH in the annual pet show at the Mor row county fair August 23, Mrs. Bill Weatherford. suDer- intendent, said. Twenty-seven youngsters brought their pets to the show, which was held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., and a parade around the arena was at 11:30 a.m. Each child introduced him self and told about his pet. Martha Doherty was master of ceremonies. The green sheep was dyed that color with food coloring by Scott McDaniel. Crawdads were the pets of three from Pine City, Mike Smith, Calvin Ashbeck, and Richard Witherrite. Other participants and their pets were: Dogs Cons t a n c e Papineau, LaVerne Van Marter, Rebecca Fulleton, Paula Sie wert, Jim Healy, Shelia Healy, Candace Papineau, Lisa Collins, Ruby Fulleton, Libby Abrams, Richard McDaniel, Sue Griffith. Cats Denise Bloodsworth, Debbie Campbell, Dava Bower, Susan Jepsen, Dorrene Campbell, Kirk Robinson and John Meyers. White rat Becky Doh e r t y. Turtle Bill Jepsen. Birds Kay Van Winkle and Mary Alice Bowers. Each of the youngsters receiv ed an exhibitors' ribbon. The show was for children 5 to 14 years of age. Influenza Epidemic Forecast for Winter Morrow County Health Depart ment has received a warning from the U. S. Department of Health Education and Welfare that a major flu epidemic will probably strike this winter. While accurate predictions are difficult, recent and past pat terns of influenza A and B in dicate that widespread out breaks of influenza A2 (Asian) will occur in the United States during the 1962-63 winter season. Since polyvalent influe n z a virus vaccine has been repeat edly shown to be of definite ton (best dairy demonstration.) 9. Lexington PTA Judy Smith, Heppner (high clothing judge) senior; Molly Becket, Heppner (high clothing judge) senior. 10. Lexington Extension Unit Sue Townsend, lone, best bread maker. HUDSPETH Registered Hereford DISPERSION ALL CLEAR PEDIGREES 1300 HEAD SALE SEPT. 17-18-19 PRINEVILLE, OREGON CATALOGUES ON REQUEST ONLY WRITE HUDSPETH LAND AND LIVESTOCK P. O. BOX 458 Prineville, Oregon Chats With Your Home Agent ford-heifer calf will be given as a door prize at their annual production sale, Saturday, Sep tember 15 to a lucky child. He suggests that anyone interested In participating for the door prize attend their sale and get their name in the hat. Some of our 4-H members might be in terested in this. Seed Cleaning and Treating Bulk Price At Our Plant-- 20c Per Bushel, or 40c Sack Bulk Price In The Country Over 300 Bu.-20c Bushel, 40c Sack Under 300 Bu.-25c Bushel, 50c Sack HAROLD ERWIN Heppner Ph. 676-5806 CALL COLLECT FARMERS! Anti - Freeze Time T A EARLY BIRD SPECIAL- ETHELYNE GLYCOL PERMANENT ANTI-FREEZE $I.Q5 PER GALLON IN CASE LOTS THE GENERAL TIRE FORD'S TIRE SERVICE Heppner Ph. 676-9481 Homemaking Tips, Shared By Agent, Prove Helpful By ESTHER KIRMIS Hard work in itself, will win you no prizes or praises. If you feel you're an overworked home maker, take a long look at your standards. Maybe you've set them too high, considering all you have to do. After all, what is most important to your fam ily? In a day's work there are many unexpected situations to knock a perfectionist housekeep er right off her well-dusted pedestal. "Yellowed" or "G r a y e d" cloths that are supposed to be white are definitely an unde sirable standard. What's wrong? There are several possible causes. Iron in the water may be one of the problems and it might come from the water heater, pipes or the source of water. If this cause seems likely, use a packaged water conditioner the type that does not leave a scum. Don't use liquid bleach in water containing iron. This intensifies the yellow or some times leaves brown specks unless you use a water conditioner. Of course, an automatic water soft ening system is a good solution, too. Other causes of dinginess are often too little detergent, or lack of hot water. Sheets, underwear, shirts, and other clothes soiled with natural body oils need hot water and sufficient soap or de tergent. Otherwise, oils are left in the fabric and turn yellow when clothes are exposed to the heat of a dryer or iron. Sometimes too much deter gent causes yellowness. This is because it isn't all rinsed out and discolors with heat. The moral is: Measure detergent ac cording to your washer's instruc tions. If you'd like more information about new washing products write or call the county agent's office for your free copy of our bulletin, "Today's Soaps and Detergents." Smart Homemakers Tell Us: Washing walls will be easier if you wash trom the bottom up. The reason if this. If water drips clown on the cleaned portion,, it won't stain. But if you start at the top, the drip causes streaks on the dirty wall wheih are practically impossible to remove except with hard rubbing. value in preventing influenza, annual immunization is stressed particularly for persons over 45 years of age. Other groups who are urged to be immunized yearly are persons with heart, lung and kidney diseases, those with diabetes, asthma, tubercu losis, etc., as well as all expec tant mothers. Your family doctor can tell you who should be immunized, how many "shots" are needed and the kinds of vaccine you need. The Health Department strong ly urges all persons to see their family physicians as soon as practicable after September so that the course of immunization can be completed by mid-December. Save time in picking up after other members of your family. Out-smart them by putting orie or more waste baskets in every room and hallway. It isn't nec essary to buy these: just collect some deep boxes and invite the children to help cover them with pretty wall paper or shelf paper when they need some busy work. They'll take more interest in using them for their intended purpose. If they empty their pockets in an unsightly heap, give each person a special box for his pers onal clutter. This will help keep it in one place. For youngsters just learning to eat at the table, use small terry cloth hand towels for place mats. The towels absorb spills, wash easily and need no ironing. Nothing Beats Rain, But... NITROGEN i. essential for maxi mum yloldt from cash crop Next to moisture, nitrogen is the most important factor influencing crop yields. Phillips 66 Agricultural Am monia is 82 nitrogen, the most concentrated form of nitrogen fertilizer available. It encourages develop ment of longer, stronger root systems that can make better use of essential moisture. m m lft. 2 It. 3 ft. 4 ft. 5 ft. 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