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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 15, 1963)
Conservative Sugar Use Helps During Shortage Bv ESTHER KIRMIS What's happened to the price of sugar? I was discussing this with Tom Howell of the Economy Market, Heppner, the other day. He says the hike in price started about xwo months ago. Sugar has been as high as 18 to 20c a pound. Right now it's selling at around 14 and 15c a pound. Some reasons for this upsurge in sugar prices was outlined this weeK in a letter I received from Zelma Neugart, Oregon State University Extension Food Mar- keting Specialist. She says that a number of factors are influen cing, the price of sugar. She lists a few: 1. The free world no longer has large surpluses that it naa in I960 and preceding years. A poor sugar beet crop during 1961-62 in Western Eur ope tightened sugar supplies on the world market. 2. Sugar from Cuba, formerly the world's larg est producer, has practically dis appeared from world trade. Some authorities say part of the var iation in sugar prices is due to heavy speculation in the sugar market. 3. Shoppers who pur chase 5 and 10 pound bags at the grocery store represent only a small portion of the sugar market. Three-fourths of the sugar goes into products made up for consumers. Beverages take more sugar than household uses, and baked goods take almost as much. Candy, ice cream, canned foods, jams and jellies plus hotels, restaurants and in stitutions take the rest. What can shoppers do to help the situation? Be conservative. Buy and use only sugar that's needed for immediate uses. Hoarding, or buying up extras, only aggravates prices, says the specialist. With home canning and freez ing season just around the corner, homemakers are remind ed that it's unnecessary to com pletely sweeten fruits for either canning or freezing. Latest canning and freezing recommendations specify to freeze fruits in syrup or dry sugar or without sugar, depend ing upon how the fruit will be used. Fruits that are packed in dry sugar or without sugar are the best for most cooking pur poses. Blackberries, gooseberries, currants, cranberries, rhubarb, grapes, pineapple, plums and figs may be frozen without sugar. Syrups recommended for freez ing fruits vary from 2 to 7 cups of sugar to 4 cups of water. A similar situation applies to can ning. Jams and jellies needn't all be made now, reminds Mrs. Neugart. Can fruit or juice with out sugar, and make up preserves with sugar at a later time, she suggests. Bulletins Available on Foods And Fair Booth Ideas "Is it safe to use jelly and jam that has moulded?", asked Mrs. Don Clark, Heppner, in a telephone call the other day? The USDA bulletin on "How to Make Jellies, Jams and Pre serves at Home" says that mold does not make the products harmful to eat. If the mold is slight, the molded portion can be removed and the rest of the product will be all right to use, provided the flavor is not affec ted. Mold is caused by imperfect seal on the jelly and makes it possible for mold to get into the C0ronT. Would you like a copy of this bulletin? We also have one on "Home Canning of fruits and vegetables," "Freezing Fruits and Vegetables" and "Pickle Pointers." This is the season for canning and freezing. Ann Jones, graduated high I , -v',V' i fly k 4- . .r.:.'Ai ;.- "We're down to our last daffodil!" this flower grower announced in a long distance call to his pleased wife. "Sold the whole kaboodle to the seed company for a good price 1" Long distance is a fine way to share triumphs with friends and loved ones. For business or pleasure calls, it's still the next best to being there. How about sharing some joy tonight, after six, when rates are even lower? PACIFIC NORTHWEST BELL school senior, was in the office the other day asking for infor mation on the growing of herbs ana their use in cooking. I snow ed her the new bulletin "Ex ploring the Seasoning Shelf that Ruth Klippstein, former OSU Extension Nutrition Specialist, has written. Speaking of this bulletin we received word that "Exploring the Spice Shelf" has been picked as one of the best in its class by the American Association of Agricultural Editors. Only three other states got similar recognition in the pop ular publications class. This bulletin consists of suggestions for using all kinds of seasonings, ways to tastefully blend them, and recipes for their use. We have a small supply at the County Agent's office. County advisory committee women, Mrs. Weldon Witherrite, Echo; Mrs. Paul Slaughter, Irri gon; and Mrs. Joe Wright, Hepp ner, got together the other even ing to plan the Extension Unit's fair booth for Morrow county fair, August 19-23. They have decided on a way to acquaint the public with unit lessons, workshops, shortcourses that are scheduled for this new year. They found the booklet, "Plan ning a Community Fair Booth," very informative. Perhaps your organization would like to have one. The National 4-H News has put out two pamphlets on "Ex hibits that Get Action" and "To Build a 4-H Float" that you might borrow. Three Charged With Burglary Three California men are held in the Umatilla county jail, Pen dleton, in lieu of posting $1500 bail each on charges of burglary not in a dwelling in connection with an entry into the melon stand of Mrs. Mary A. Nelson, Boardman, at an early hour on August 2, District Attorney Her man Winter said. The three, Paskel Junior Ma son, 39, and Andy Mack, 45, both of Firebaugh, Calif., and Glen Lavell Eastbridge, 34, Compton, Calif., were arrested by state police shortly after the stand was burglarized. Mrs. Nelson heard prowlers and called state police. A pa trol car was in the area and stopped the car which was oc cupied by the suspects. Allegedly taken in the burg lary were scales valued at $225, a coffee-maker, soda pop and other articles. They were brought to Hepp ner for arraignment in justice court and were held in jail here before removal to Pendleton. The three have been bound over to the grand jury, which will convene August 22. Circuit Judge William Wells has ap pointed John Kottkamp, Pendle ton attorney, as defense counsel. Mrs. Gary Linton, Monmouth, accompanied Mrs. Dick Ruhl and daughter of Corvallis to Heppner over tne weeK-ena. Mrs. Linton is spending the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. C. An derson, and Mrs. Ruhl and baby are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. uint Mcyuame. Visitors last week at the Frank Hamlin home were Mrs. Grace Thim and her daughter, Mrs. blaine tngleman, and two child ren of Gladstone. MORROW COUNTY FAIR HOME ECONOMICS AND MISCELLANEOUS 4-H PROGRAM (All events take place in Heppner Fair Building Annex unless otherwise designated) TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 8:00 a. m. Entries of 4-H Home Economics and Mis cellaneous. 12:00 Noon Lunch time (4-H Snack Shack open all four days of the fair). 1:00 p.m. 4-H Judging Contest Clothing (Junior 9-13; Seniors 14 and over) (separate contests). 3:00 p. m. 4-H Home Economics judging in foods. (Junior 9-13; Seniors 14 and over) (separate contests). WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 9:00 a. m. Judging for Style Revue (girls return dresses to clothing racks as soon as you are through). 12:00 Noon Lunch Time. 1:00 p. m. 4-H Home Economics Judging contest in knit ting, Junior 9-13; Seniors 14 and over (separate contests). 3:00 p. m. Dress Revue Rehearsal (Outdoor Stage). 8:00 p.m. Public Style Revue (Outdoor Stage). THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 9:00 p. m. 4-H Demonstrations Day (contestants will be notified as to time). 12:00 Noon Lunch Time. 1:00 p. m. Flower Arranging contest (Dance Pavilion). Continuation of 4-H Demonstrations. FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 4:00 p. m. Announcement of ' winners. Premium checks will be mailed out this year. Miscellaneous 4-H includes: Rifle, Archery, Rockhounds, Woodworking, Fishing, Photography, Horticulture, Flowers, and Vegetable Garden. Salem Scene AOI OPPOSES DEFEAT OF TAX PACKAGE Associated Oregon Industries, statewide employers' association, has announced it will actively oppose defeat of the $60 million tax package passed by the 19W Oregon Legislature should ef forts to place it on the ballot next October through referendum be successful. Robert R. Carey, president, said, "Although we recognize the right of every Oregon taxpayer to reject legislative measures by referendum and that they have become disturbed by the delay ing tactics by certain groups, we also recognize what could occur should the legislature be re assembled." Carey said a special session of the legislature may result in ad ditional taxes for some, and that the session would not be limited to just tax matters but could open a pandora box of problems for employers and private citi zens alike. AOI considered the problems of the 1963-65 budget two years prior to the session. As a result of its own study, the association publicly informed Oregon citi zens of the likelihood for a sub stantially increased budget if the state was to continue its high level of services, particu larly in education. As a means of balancing the budget, AOI recommended to the legislature the adoption of a cigarette tax, broad based income tax similar to the Governor's proposal and capital gains equity. "If the voters are seriously con cerned about excessive high tax ation," Carey continued, "they by Robert H. Eisner ought to take a good long look at their demands upon the state for services." AOI has a membership of 850 firms, whose combined employ ment totals more than 4uy0 of the state's payroll. Ray Cole Serves Aboard Transport Raymond L. Cole, engineman second class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde R. Cole of Hepp ner is serving aboard the attack transport ship USS Henrico, a beventn fleet unit, which re cently participated in a joint U. S.-Republic of Korea amphib ious exercise dubbed "Operation Flagpole" and conducted near Seoul, Korea. The training exercise involved 67 ships plus numerous Marine air and ground units of both nations. It ended June 28 as U. S. and Korean Marines secured their last objectives after four days shore combat amid driving rain. "Flagpole" is similar to other operations periodically conduc ted by Seventh Fleet units with armed forces of Far Eastern countries to improve proficiency in amphibious maneuvers. It is aimed also at maintaining close workng relationships between allied nations. It consisted of a mock in vasion force gaining limited con trol of parts of the Republic of Korea and requiring action by American and Korean forces to destroy the enemy and restore governmental control. The Henrico normally operates out of San Diego, Calif. I ' ff-m , Kfk A r fog: Telephone your Chevrolet dealer fwjjM type of truck. ulleton Chevrolet IFYE Youth Tells Of Ireland Trip; lo Visit Morrow (Editor's Note: Dean Wilmer, an Oregon State University student from Brownsville in Linn County, has just arrived in Ireland to begin six months living with families as an In ternational Farm Youth Ex change delegate. This is the first letter from Dean. On his return to Oregon this fall he will make talks and show slides of his experiences in Morrow county. Purpose of the IFYE exchange is to promote world peace through an ex change of ideas learned by living with families as a fam ily member). Dear Friends: Greetings from Tyrone County in Northern Ireland. Since my arrival in Ireland every day has held a new experience for me. Things are so much like home I forget I'm 6000 miles away. My family lives in the town of Omagh, (oh maw), about 60 miles west of Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. My host lives in town, and is active in the Young Farmers Club. The Young Farmers Club of Ulster is the equal to our 4-H Club and Future Farmers of America organizations. Anyone 12 to 25 years old who is in terested in rural life may join. YFC clubs try to develop mem bers talents and personalities, to accept responsibility and be come good farmers and citi zens, with a love of country life. The most popular activity lis debating, followed by education al lectures, craftwork, socials, concerts, stock judging, farm efficiency contests, ploughing matches, and stock rearing pro jects. During my time in Omagh I was "farmed out" for four days at a time to some of the active YFC members. I found on these visits that most of the farmers were progressive and willing to try new methods. I think the average Irish farmer is more mechanized than a comparable farmer in Oregon. The Irish farmer generally has a late model tractor witn most of the equipment made for the specific tractor. Something else is interesting. Concrete is used everywhere. Generally the whole farm yard is paved with it. Many of the buildings are concrete or brick. One reason cost. Their cement is about one-half the cost of ours. It also helps fight mud lots of rain here. The govern ment subsidizes farmers for farm improvements amounting to one third or more of the cost. Almost everything here gets some governmental sup port. Some farmers feel that this is unhealthy for the economy, but they all take advantage of it Most of the supports started dur ing the war as an incentive to produce more. After the war they found it difficult to halt these payments. I have had some wonderful experiences since my arrival. One evening I decided to pop some corn for my family. Every one gathered around me as the corn began to pop. They loved to watch it explode! They put sugar on it and didn't want salt. The weather here has been very damp. I have been told HEPPNER, OREGON HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday. August 15. 1963 Stouts Take Alaska Trip to Ketchikan Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stout re turned to their home in Heppner Friday from a two-weeks va cation trip to Alaska. Accom panied by their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stout and son of Pendleton, they drove to Prince Rupert, B. C, and took the new 6-hour ferry boat trip to Ketchikan, Alaska, where they visited another son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stout. The new luxury ferry can carry 500 passengers and provides fine tourist ac commodations. Much of the highway was found to be under construction through British Columbia and north to Prince Rupert. that I missed a fortnight (2 weeks) of good weather, and that winter has already set in. In 19 days I have seen only 5 days without rain and only two of these had sunshine. I wear my coat almost constantly. Farmers here talk more about the weather than anything else. it s tneir urst question wnen they meet a friend. "What do you think of the weather today?" My next letter will be written from Down, a county in North ern Ireland that fronts on the Irish Sea. "Cheerio!" Dean Wimer Yes, the Gazette-Times can print the form you need for busi ness or ranch use. Phone bib-9228. Co-op Corner,.. LEXINGTON Lexington Comiiani 7 Over $4500 Paid Out in Premiums Fair premium checks in the hands of a 4-H youngster or an interested adult might seem like "peanuts" to most of us. But added all together, last year they amounted to $4566.25, announces Mrs. Glen Smith, secretary of the Morrow County Fair Board. Breakdown of this amount shows that the following amounts were won last year: Community booths, $241.00; open class exhibits, $2332.35; Morrow county schools, $225.00; Future Farmers Associa t i o n, $45.00; total 4-H exhibits and contests, $1385.15 and Wranglers horse show, $337.75. The State Legislature supports the belief that the county fairs promote, agriculture, industry, and youth activities, by each year assigning a portion of the state's racing receipts to each county to produce these county fairs, Mrs. Smith explains. She calls attention to "General Information to Exhibitors" found in the 1963 premium book which states that premium checks will be mailed out to exhibitors this year, instead of given out on the last day of the fair. This will do away with the great rush on checks made in previous years. Al Fetsch, Lexington; Bernard Doherty, Heppner; and O. W. Cutsforth, Lexington, compose the Morrow County Fair Board. By JOE ENGELMAN A Cooperative is like a democracy in that to keep it you have to keep right on working at It. You can't just set it up and expect it to go without further attention. It must have your con tinuing interest and active loyalty. You own this business, so come in, get acquain ted and let's visit. OIL CO-OP Ph. 989-8115 CHEVROLET :
