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HEPPNEH GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday, August 8. 1963 County Agent's Office Wheat Samples Taken For Protein Testing By N. C ANDERSON As reported in this column previously, a number of sample of wheat are being taken for protein tests with the plan in mind that these tests then be correlated with type and depth of soil, variety, date of plant ing, nitrogen application, and yield. Norman Goetze, Exteasion Farm Crop Specialist, Oregon State University, is in charge of correlation work. Eleven samples were taken on July 18 from fields that were being com bined at that time. The rest of the samples allocated to Morrow county were collected last Fri day. We ended up with a good rep resentative sample, which in cluded Orfed from the Jim Lindsay-Earl McCabe ranch, lone; Rcqua from Bert Creig, Lexing ton; Baart from Tom Ashbeck, Echo; Brevor from Hunt Broth ers, Lexington; Idaed 59 from Paul Tews, lone; Turkey from Glen Campbell, Echo; Golden from Roger Palmer, and Barton Clark, Heppner; Gaines from Lewis Halvorsen and Jim and Earl Pettyjohn, lone, William J. Doherty, Lexington, W. C. Rose wall, and C. N. Jones and Sons; Heppner. Burt from Don Pointer, SAVE white you get better control of Horn Flies and Face Flies I4BRIC0N RArifDimnrD IK? INSECTICIDE r , CONCENTRATE J lull. Contains KORLAN. Formulated to rtsist leaching from rainfall. Economical! Mix lpint with 5 gallons of oil. UNUSUALLY EFFECTIVE! HUMPHREYS Rexoll Drug 217 N. Main Heppner Ph. 676-9610 M1M NiTOS Chats With Your Home Agent Alvin Wagenblast, Tad Miller, Al Fctsch, W. C. Van Winkle, Bob Lovgren, Larry Lindsay, Lexington, and Burl Akers, lone. Omar samples were collected from Raymond Lundell, lone, Laurence Becket, Ralph Beamer, John Lane, Archie Munkers, and Frank Anderson, Heppner, and L. E. Ruhl, Lexington. All nf thaun cnmnlpa flrp rrd- WtpH fmm trucks deliverinEf wheat to the elevators and in most cases information on date planted, nitrogen applied, soil type and depth and approximate yield were not avaiiaDie irom tho Irivpr. Contacts will need to be made with these people to gather this lniormauon Deiore actual correlation is done, it is Intoiwitintr to see some Drotein tests that have been returned to the Morrow County Grain Growers, Ihese vary consider ably by varieties. Of special interest are protein tests which were run on Gaines nnuiiipcH In the countv last vear. Viimnlou that worn (lathered for seed certification were available and made use of in uiis way several weeks ago. From Morrow county, protein varied consider ably from 6 at the L. H. Rill ranch in fcightmue, to .&.&"o at Kenneth Pecks' in Clarks Can vnn. The 13.2 Drotein wheat came from dry land wheat that had 30 pounds of nitrogen as a top dress and had been reduced some in yield. Other protein tests run as follows; Louis Carlson 7.5, Alvln Bunch 8.2, Raymond French o.b, vviiuam J. uoneny and Fritz Cutsforth 9.6, L. L. Howton 10.5, Kenneth Turner 10.8, Gar Swanson-two samples 10.6 and 11.6, David Baker 11.5, Melvln Moyer State-wide, the protein content ranged from a low of 6 to a high of 14.1 percent. These are nil fimirpri nn 14 moisture content, which is the approxi mate amount ol moisture me miller requires when he begins hie finorntinnR. This moisture is added to facilitate milling and because ot this tnese samples are being determined on that basis. The wheat trade has urged this year that where possible both white club and common varieties be separated and stored in a protein basis with the sug gested dividing line of 9 pro- tein on a win moisture oasis. All Mnrrnm rmintv elevators are doing an excellent job of separ ation and storage. Wheat, Barley Varieties Studied at Nursery Plots On Tuesday and Wednesday of Inst week we were busy har vesting the cereal nursery and a fertilizer trial plot, which was es tablished last fall in cooper ation with the Sherman Branch Experiment Station at Moro and Frank Anderson, Elghtmlle. Ten Annual County Fair Acts As Local 'Morale Booster1 By ESTHER KIRMIS Mrs. Jim Lidsay, lone, called me the other day regretting the fact that she could not act as r.pnprnl Homf Economics chair man at the Morrow county fair this year, sne nas naa an op eration this summer and is not makins as raDid a comeback as she had anticipated. Women lair committee mem bers, Mrs. William Rawlins and varieties of wheat and eight var ieties of barley were grown in the nursery to compare yields and other growing1 character istics and a test of winter hardi ness in the case of the barley. While these are bound and sent to the station for yield determ ination, it was interesting to compare some of the charac teristics as they appeared grow ing in the field. Gaines was the shortest of the wheats measuring an average of 27 inches. Golden was tallest, at approximately 39 inches. Omar and Itana seemed to suffer most, visually at least, from rust. We will find out actual yields soon. In the case of barley, quite a tew heads naa snappea irom the Olympia, and Flynn was showing some breakover. Hud son and Purdue selections looked quite good but a Moro Station unloplinn nnt vnt named, showed a lot of good' strength of straw and other desirable character istics. Late this spring the Heppner Soil Conservation supervisors agreed to purchase a supply of place mats for banquets and luncheons. The place mats were prepared in coopeTatlon with the Soil Conservation Service and were aimed at a "quiz-zical" looked at soil and soil susten ance. The mats were used for the first time at the Heppner Morrow County Chamber of Com merce last Monday, and it was interesting to know that at least a few of the businessmen not iced them. One of our doctors pointed out that a statement that medical care is up more than twice as much as food, did not moan ri,iftnrs rare, hut hnsnital nnH moHifinpa There wpre other comments on the question and answer place mats, wnicn proved that this was a thought provok- Inrr nuhlie rotations "eimmick." We were happy to note this in terest. Mrs. L. A. McCabe, lone, were notified and they prevailed upon Mrs. E. M. Baker, lone, to take over the chairmanship. Perhaps one of the greatest strengths of the Morrow county fair (to be held in Heppner August 19-23) is that it is org anized and carried out by local people. With the exception of the county extension agents, they give their time and talent, without pay, for the good of the community. The Morrow County Fair and Rodeo is under the general re sponsibility of the fair board made up of Al Fetsch and O. W. Cutsforth, Lexington, and Ber nard Doherty, Heppner. They, in turn, have delegated the duties of planning and running these two events to two separate com mittees, a fair and a rodeo com mittee. A look at the premium book for Morrow County Fair shows a listing of over 100 men and women working as superinten dents in the various fields that will insure a well rounded fair. . Appointed on the fair commit tee for 1963 are Don Robinson, Heppner, (chairman), Mrs. L. A. McCabe, lone; Alfred Nelson, Jr., Lexington; Don Greenup, Hepp ner; Mrs. William Rawlins and Mrs. Jim Lindsay, lone. Who comes to our fair? 4-H kids, 4-H parents, their grand parents and friends. In the live stock field you'll find the live stock raisers; the horse fans; grain, fruit, flower and vege table growers; the skilled in clothing, needlework, foods and canning and hobbies. New this year is a "Children's Corner" for all children between the ages of 6 and 14 (as of Jan. 1). Lots are In clothing, needlework, knitting, hobbles, canning, foods, candy and flowers for the young fry. County organizations also get into the act by putting up com munity booths that will tell their story to the public. Seventeen booths, which were built last year, will again be used. It's an annual community Four-H Horse Show Gets For August 19 Morrow county 4-H horse club members can look forward to their horse show at the county fair on Monday, August 19, Joe Hay, county extension agent an nounced recently. "There has been some doubt about having a 4-H horse show this year due to an outbreak of horse influenza in parts of the state," Hay said. "A letter from Dr. Glenn B. Rea, Oregon State department of agriculture chief veterinarian, dated July 18, strongly recommended against any congregation of horses for a period of at least three weeks." Four-H horse club leaders, at a meeting Sunday afternoon, de cided to continue planning for the 4-H horse show on Monday, August 19. They indicated this date was one and a half weeks past the restrictive date set by Dr. Rea. However, should an out break of the disease occur in the county before fair time, the event would be cancelled. Several horse shows in the Willamette valley area have been cancelled because of some cases of influenza in that area. However, as of this writing, the state fair 4-H horse show is still scheduled. Four-H horse club members will be kept informed by letter of any new developments should conditions warrant cancelling of the county show, Hay indicated. "Morale Booster" which is eag erly anticipated each year. Open class exhibits will in clude beef, sheep and wool, hogs, dairy cattle, poultry and rabbits, saddle horses, hay and grasses, grain, fruits and vegetables, and community booths. Under general home economics we find clothing, needlework, hobbies, knitting, canning, food and flowers. For the kiddies there is the pet show and children's corner. Four-H home economics lists foods, 4-H clothing, style revue, knitting, 4-H judging contests, and 4-H demonstrations. Four-H agriculture includes the 4-H auction, 4-H pig scram ble, and saddle horse. Miscellaneous inclu d e s 4-H rifle, fishing, rockhounding, and photography. The Future Farmers of Amer ica will have livestock exhibits and a booth. Snack Shack Open During 4-H Fair The most popular shack in town will open its doors on Mon day, August 19, at the Morrow County Fair and remain open for five days, according to Mrs. Wil bur Van Blokland, general chair man of the 4-H Snack Shack. Newly constructed last year, the Snack Shack is run by the 4-H council for the support of various 4-H activities during the year. These include 4-H camp, fair floats, and booth, 4-H Style Revue, National 4-H club week and the IFYE (International Farm Youth Exchange) program, advises the 4-H council. Hambureers. trench fries, soft drinks, candy and ice cream will be served during the five days. Breakfasts, beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday will include flapjacks, bacon, eggs, and coffee, say the committee. Four-H parents and leaders will staff the Snack Shack which will open at 11:00 a.m. on Mon day (August 19) and remain 'Help' Days Scheduled ForH Demonstrators Finishing touches will be put on 4-H demonstrations for the Morrow County Fair at the dem onstration "Help" days sched uled for August 15 and 16, ac cording to Esther Kirmls, Mor row county extension agent Individual help will be given to each demonstrator between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Heppner Fair Annex Building, Heppner, on August 15, and Old Irrigon school on August 16. Morrow County Exte nslon units, the CowBelles, and other organizations are offering spec ial awards for 4-H demonstra tions, according to the fair prem ium book. open until 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening, (August 23). The 4-H Snack Shack commit tee includes Mrs. Wilbur Van Blokland, Mrs. Gene Hall, Mrs. N. C. Anderson, and Mrs. Harold Wright, all of Heppner. Tell the advertiser you saw it in the Gazette-Times. Seeding Supplies See our selection of new and used drills. If you don't see what you want here, come in and check. We probably have it at one of our other three stores. GIVE US A TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Trl-County Equipment Co. Heppner Ph. 676-9258 The GREEN HAND Of PROGRESS IS GREEN TOUCH SERVICE More and more grain growers are boosting yields and profits with Brea Aqua and Brea Aqua with Sulfur. Brea Aqua has distinct advantages as a nitrogen carrier for grain crops. It stores exceptionally well in the soil and is easily applied to fallowed ground. We are selling more Brea Aqua with Sulfur each season. Call us and we will come out and show you how Brea Aqua can pay off for you. If it's long distance, call collect. Bi-County Chemical Co. FERTILIZERS Arthur A. Stefanl, Owner Box 218, lone. Ore. Bus. Til. '122-7531 Home Ph. 422-7117 Cream Imports Get 'Eye' From U.S. Dairymen Beef and sheep men have shown quite some concern in late years as a result of the amount of New Zealand lamb and beef being shipped into this country. While many maintain that the supplv is only a small percentage of the total meat supply, it still goes without say ing that any re-placement means less marked for our own meat nroducfion. It was interesting this past week to see the response of dairymen and newspapers when a foreign cream import was made into Seattle. A 20,900 pound shipment of sweet cream from New Zealand landed in Seattle in mid-June. The ship ment consisted of 418 cartons, 50 pounds each, of pasturized sweet cream. Tho cream was frozen and transported in a re frigerated unit. When quizzed, the creamery concern that shinned it in claim ed they had nothing to do with it and did not want to talk about it, and indicated they did not plan anv more of these imports. They said however, that a fac tor concerning its use was the cheaper price compared to lo cal crenm prices. In addition to this 20,5)00 pound Stat.lc import, 25)0,000 pounds landed at San Francisco and 395,000 pounds in Charleston, According to the U. S. Bureau of Customs, known im ports of foreign cream contain ing 41 butter fat have totaled more than 3.4 million pounds since the first of the year. Herefords Tops in Production A Hereford herd with a 98 calf crop marketed at 198 days of age, weighing 438 pounds, with a production cost of $51.92 per haul, won the top award for stocker and feeder calves in the Kansas Beef Production con test. This contest, open to all breeds and cross-breeds, is spon sored by the Chamber of Com merce, Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas State University. Here fords swept all the top honors in both the stocker and feeder division and the creep-fed dl vision as well as winning the deferred-fed steer and heifer contests. The nearest competitive breed in the stocker and feeder division had a cost of production of $86.37 per head. In the creep fed contest, the Herefords owned by Dale Grothusen, Ellensworth, won their honors with a 95 calf crop, marketed at 430 days, weighing 956 pounds and made $121.23 per head. Purchasing registered rams at the Willamette Valley Ram Sale Saturday were Howard Petty john, Tcrryl and Sue Greenup, H.-ppner, and Mrs. Mary Doherty, Lexington. Howard bought a Shropshire, the other two were Southdowns. All were of excel lent quality. At least a part of the market lambs sired by these rams will be used for 4-H club proj.vts. v. v Cow pasture pathfinders speed your flight Your plane travels unseen roads superhigh ways in the sky! These roads are actually directional beams from cone-shaped omnirange radio stations which dot the countryside. They guide flights, day and night . . . make flying safer, routes shorter. Now, you can safely fly almost anywhere, in almost any weather, because nearly 1,000 locally-owned and operated rural electric sys tems can power radio pathfinders even in remote spots like this cow pasture. These flight aids dramatize a growing need for rural electric power that's doubling every six years. New homes and schools, electrified farms, rural industry, and defense outposts use four to five times more power than original lines were designed to carry. Keeping ahead of demand calls for bigger poles, larger wires, heavier transformers, and more power! Rural electrics are tackling this big project, which may cost more than original lines. They're also reaching out to serve the million rural people still without electricity. Fulfilling this growing need requires addi tional Rural Electrification Administration loans. Fortunately, rural electrics have always been good risks. Already, they've repaid $IW billion in principal and interest on their $4 billion REA loans. This is more proof rural electrics are good for all Americans. Columbia Basin Electric CO-OP SERVING MORROW AND GILLIAM COUNTIES
