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HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday. February 22. J96n T'.l'.A idiuw lwiiu Slates Meeting Being Judged at Fair Time? Know the Facts By LENNA SMITH County Fair Board Socrttarr KNITTING DIVISION If you like to knit and are now knitting an afghan, dress stole, box, sweaters, baby art lcles. etc. the followinK sugges lions will be of some help If you are planning on entering these articles In the VJW Mor row County Fair. AH Morrow county residents are invited and encouraged to enter In as many different lots as possible. Some of the most important parts of an article the Judge looks for are cleanliness, block ing, color, design, and workman ship. For instance, if you are working on an afghan, make sure and tie all knots on un derside and leave the strand of wool long enough so that it can be woven into underside of ar ticle until it doesn't show. Do not leave anv loose ends. This same suggestion could apply to other knitted articles. Only one entry may be made in any one class by each exhib itor. The score card for knitted ar ticles Is: General appearance 20 Color & Design 20 Suitability of fabric, trim & thread 10 Workmanship 40 Cleanliness, pressing or blocking 10 Total points 100 First place winner at the Mor row county fair in knitted af ghans or sweaters is eligible for national competition. These art icles must be knitted of 100 wool or mohair yarn, (save your label). The grand prize is $1,000, plus a special engraved trophy, a blue ribbon, and a free trip to New York for two for three days. The national Judging is usually held in December fol lowing our fair. The trophy and blue ribbons are given to first place winner at our fair follow- inir .fudging. If you have questions, please call the fair secretary. Mrs. Judy Wright, Heppner, is the knitting superintendent. underside is finished as neat as possible. It is a good Idea to refer to the premium book wnen plan ning to enter any article in the lair. Use the itf premium dook until the 18 is mailed out which will be In early May. So far there haven't been any changes asked by the superin tendents. If you have questions, please contact the fair secretary. Superintendents in this division are: Mrs. John Bergstrom, Mrs. Pearl Wright. Mrs. Frieda Ma- Jeske, and Mrs. Ann Bergstrom. There are do Lots listed in the premium book number 50 Is needlework for men. If an ar tide you are working on is not listed in the premium book another Lot number may be added for that article If deemed necessary. Let's enter in as many Lots as possible to make this a very good fair. The score card is the same as for knitting. 2 County Youth Attend State 4-H Conference By gail Mccarty County Extension Agent NEEDLEWORK What the Judge Looks For A fudge automatically dis quulifies any article that is not clean und well pressed. She uses the fair premium book to make sure the articles are entered as stated in the book that is 7 dish towels are entered, or three handkerchiefs, 2 hot pads, etc. If the right amount is not with the exhibit, it is disqualifed. When crocheting afghans or making rugs, make sure all knots are tied neatly on under side, Leave strands Jons enough so they can bo woven Into ar ticle this also applies to any crocheted article. When em broidering be sure all knots are tied very neatly and that the Grand Champion Honors Awarded K&R Superette A K & R Gold Superette A, seven-month-old heifer, owned by the Kirk and Robinson ranch of Heppner, took championship honors at the Columbia Empire Polled Hereford show and sale held at Walla Walla, February 7-8. The show produced two cham pions, a champion bull, owned by Bill Stewart, and the female champion, shown by the Kirk and Robinson ranch. The reserve champion bull was shown by Ireland Hereford ranch of Ash land, and the reserve female champion was shown by the Double I ranch of Ontario. A total of 152 head partici pated in the show coming from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Forty-five head of bulls sold at the sale brought an average price of $650 apiece, while the IS heifers sold brought an average of $610 apiece, mak ing it the best consignment sale with the highest averages in the Northwest in recent years, an nounces Don Robinson of the Kirk and Robinson ranch. The showing at Walla Walla climaxed the showing career of Superette A, as the seven-month-old calf has never been defeated. Among the many championships sne has won In clude the reserve championship of the Columbia Empire in 1967, champion female of the Morrow county fair in August, 1967, champion female of the Palouse Empire fair in 1967, and she won the title of reserve cham pion female at the Oregon Poll ed Hereford Classic held last November. Out of 69 4-H club members who attended the Oregon 4-H Conference in Salem this month, four have been chosen to at tend the National 4-H Confer ence in Washington, D. C. in April. They were: Jean Hill, 17, Kim berly; Diane Alderson, 18, In dependence; Ed Gerding, 18, Philomath, and Dennis Werth, 17, Willamina. Alternates named were: Vir ginia Coussens, Hillsboro; Ther esa Morelli, Maupin; Beverly Sullivan, Tillamook; Kathy Mc Harness, Milwaukie; Chris Kir by, Hood River; Gregg Knopf, Corbett; Douglas Fritz, McMinn ville, and Harold Roark, Baker. Two delegates from each county one boy and one girl were chosen to attend the Ore gon conference in Salem, Febru ary 4 through February 6. Na tional delegates were chosen from those attending. Sandi Carlson of lone and Dave Hall of Heppner were the delegates who represented Mor row county. The theme of the Salem con ference was, "Know Your State Government." Each year when the Oregon legislature is in ses sion, the program includes vis Its with legislators and tours of the senate and house of repre sentatives. On alternate years when the legislature is not meeting, delegates visit several departments of the state govern ment and are informed of the work of each department. Highlight of this year's con ference was a tour of the exec utive branch of the government with Clay Myers, Secretary of State, addressing the group and answering questions. Continuing the "Know Your Government." theme, delegates to the National 4-H Conference will get a firsthand look at the working of the federal govern ment. Hotel room and meal expens es for the delegates in Salem were made available through the Sears Roebuck Foundation. For February 26 By GENE WINTERS County Extension Agent The Lexlnirton Blow District annual meeting will be held the evening of Monday, rebruary !b, in the home of Kennetn smouse, north of Jordan elevator, accord ing to Smouse, who is district chnlrman. The Blow District was organ Ized In 1937 by farmers to con trol serious wind erosion dam age to farm land, homes and roads in the area. Alfred Nel son, district secretary, points out the erosion hazard Is serious this year because of poor straw growth in 1967 and dry sou con dition. Success of the Lexington Dis trlct shows that farmers work ing together can go a long way towards solving wind erosion problems. Districts can be organ ized under state law by petition ing the county court. Land owners In North Morrow county have asked a petition be prepared. When the boundaries have been established for the petition It will be circulated. Service is Held For Rosencrants Meeting to Hold Discussion On Oregon Pesticide Act Changes which became effect ive January 1 in the Oregon Pesticide Application Act have raised a number of questions about licensing from farmers and applicators. Tom Zmn. Gilliam county ex tension agent, has scheduled an informational meeting in Ar lington at the high school gym nasium beginning at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 27. lorn Har rison of the State Department of Agriculture, will explain the various types of licenses issued and their requirements. Tests will be given at i:uu p.m. by Harrison. All Morrow county residents who have questions about the pesticide application act are in vited to the meeting. The State Department of Agriculture is re sponsible for administering the act. By FRANCES ROSE WILSON IRRIGON Graveside serv Ices for Wayne Lyle Rosencrants, D.M.D. of Portland, were held at the Irrlgon Desert Lawn Mem orial cemetery Tuesday, Febru ary id, Dr. Rosencrants Is sur vlved by his wife, Barbara, of Portland, their daughter, Dlan na, an airline stewardess based at Minneapolis, Minn., and an aunt, Miss Viola Gerrlng of Se attle, Wash. Other out-of-town relatives and friends attending the service were Mr. and Mrs. Jay Berry, Portland. Mr. and Mrs. C J. Jan- cura, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cas sidy and son of Seattle, Wash., Mr. and Mrs. Russell McCoy. Mrs. Eugene Berg of Vancouver, Wash., Mr. and Mrs. Max Gray, beal, Mr. and Mrs. Irvln Chap man, Mrs. Doshia Brownell, Walla Walla. Wash.. Mrs. Wil bur Stever of Pendleton. Miss inow McCoy, Mr. and Mrs. James Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Peterson of Hermlston and Mr. and Mrs. Clark Paul of Port land. The Rev. John H. Kennev of. ficiated at the service. Fawn Fescue Replacing Alta as Forage Grass Alta fescue, a variety of tall fescue, has been a very good forage grass over the years for most of Oregon. No other grass variety has shown such wide adaptability to soil, moisture and climate conditions. It has been a popular grass for Mor row county irrigated pastures. Alta has done well in pasture with limited water as well as pastures overirngated. Alta fescue with all its ad vantages is being replaced by Fawn fescue. Growers of Fawn report it being superior to Alta in palatability and has great er acceptance by sheep and oth er livestock. Rod Frakes, OSU plant breeder, said fawn has improved seedling vigor and carries its forage leaves high on the stem. Forage yields of Fawn tall fescue during a 5-year per iod were 13 more than Alta. Fawn is available from seed dealers. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Edgerly. ac companied by their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Edgerlv and family of Pendleton, drove to California to visit the Ray Edgerly's sons and daughters-in-law. In Covelo, they visited Mr. and Mrs. Dan Edgerly and children; in Red ding, they saw Mr. and Mrs. Frank Edgerly and family, and in Weed, they visited Mr. and Mrs. Lugene Edgerly and fam ily. The Ray and Albert Edser lys returned to Irrigon Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Parker re turned to Irrigon Sunday even ing from a trip to Seattle, where they visited their sons-in-law and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Witherspoon and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Meeker. Meeker is being transferred to Los Angel es, Calif., as vice-president of the Retail Clerks International. Mr. Darrel Cain and Mr. Arlo Erickson, recently of the Fort Rock area, have purchased the Brownlee property and moved here with their families. They were among those who were successful in bidding at the BLM sale at Boardman, and will soon be developing the plot which they purchased. It lies south of the present Dunn and McLana nan development. A Valentine party at the Bap tist church last Wednesday hon ored two of Irrlgon's long-time residents, Avery Shoun and Dave Graybeal. Both men are in their late 80's and both have been here many years. Many of their friends attended making ing It a Joyous occasion for them. Eight girls, all members of the 4-H Cookerettes cooking club, met last Monday at the home of their leader, Mrs. Chester Wil son. A demonstration on frost ing cakes was given by Debbie Grochowski and Dannette Leigh ton. The two heart-shaped cakes frosted were used for refresh ments. Mrs. Wilson gave each member a booklet on muffin baking by Betty Crocker entit led, "Merry Muffin Making", with easy-to-follow Instructions. Surprise guests at the Febru ary 4-H Community Club meet ing were Mr. and Mrs. Gail Mc carty of Heppner. Mr. McCarty is the 4-H and Extension Agent tor the county. The "Country cutlers" ciuo naa trie demon stratlon for the evening. Robert Richards and Ron Hinkley show ed how a rabbit should be pick' ed up and handled properly. and Karen and David Richards demonstrated how to feed a bummer lamb, all using live animals brought for the pur pose. Vickie Gaymand and Fran ces Wiley were In charge of rec reation. A pink and blue shower hon oring Mrs. Daryl Hobbs was given recently for her son, Rob ert Lyle, who was born January 4. Mrs. Dan Hill was hostess and many friends attended the affair at the Floyd Hobbs home. Mrs. Hobbs' husband, Sgt. Daryl Hobbs, is stationed in Thailand. Harvey Warner, who under went surgery at Good Shepherd hospital recently, is now con valescing at his home. Dave and Millie Paxson and family of Prineville were recent guests of his mother, Mrs. El nora Paxson. While here, they also visited witn his sisters, Mrs. Faye Eppenbach, Mrs. E'lva Sanders, Mrs. Alta Eppenbaugh and their families. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Eppen bach of La Grande were week end visitors In Irrigon, visiting their parents, Mr, and Mrs, El bert Eppenbach and Mr. and Mrs. Eurl lsom. Saturday, they accompanied the Earl lsom to Portland, where they attended the funeral of Mr. tteear Larsen. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Cunning ham of Richland. Wash., are parents of a son, Matthew Wayne, born on the 0th of Feb ruary, He Joins a brother and sister. Paternal grandparents are the John Cunninghams, and ma ternal grandparents are the El bert Eppenbachs. Mrs. John Paxson Is the baby's great grandmother. Mrs. Elbert Ep penbach spent several days with her daughter. Mrs. Gene Cunningham, helping to care for the baby. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Aldrlch were honored Sunday on their 50th wedding anniversary. The occasion was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Griffin and their daughter, Sheryl, and grandson T. J. Caldera visited Suturdav and Sunday at the home of Airs. Griffin's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Cox and family. While In Heppner, thev also vixited with her mother. Mrs. Jessie Griffin, and other friend and relatives. their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Aldrlch and family In Hermlston. where many friends gathered to con gratulate them. Subscription to The Gazette- Times makes a fine birthday or anniversary gift, or gift for any occasion. For $4.50 per year It will reach your friend or rela tive anywhere In the United States. rr Ifr The 10th of the Month is The Business-Professional Man's PAY-DAY Always pay your bills by ths 10th of ths month. Remember, the way you pay today, is th way you are building your credit record for tbs next RED BOOK Credit Bureau of Umatilla County SLOW AND PAST DUE ACCOUNTS ARE COLLECTED BT THE ADJUSTMENT DEPARTMENT. PAT YOUR SLOW ACCOUNTS NOW AND AVOID HAVING THE ACCOUNT TURNED IN FOR COLLECTION 2,4-D Simizen Atrizen Amatrol-T Amine Barley Damaged in Freezing The County Extension office has received some reports of fro zen fall-planted barley in Mor row county. Replanting has been necessary in one of the neighbor ing counties. Some damage was observed in the fall nursery plot on the Frank Anderson ranch. All the true winter barleys showed little, if any, damage there. The intermediate and spring barlevs planted the last week in September showed cold weather damage. Examiner Coming A drivers license examiner will be on duty in Heppner on Tuesday, February 27, at the courthouse between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., the De partment of Motor Vehicles announces. Six Meetings Set On Weed Problems Oregon's new pesticide law, weed problems and control of weeds on state highways will be covered at six meetings slat ed for Central and Eastern Ore gon during March. The meetings are being ar ranged by the Oregon Depart ment of Agriculture and Oregon State University Extension Serv ice and the State Highway De partment. After each session Tom Harrison, chemical appli cators' supervisor, will give spe cial examinations to applicators for government agencies who wish to take them. This is the first year applicators for govern ment agencies have been requir ed to take the examination. All six sessions will start at 9:30 a.m. and will end in the early afternoon with a question and answer session. Dates and places for the meet ings are: March 12, Burns, at the Coun ty Extension Agents' conference room; March 13, Vale, county courthouse; March 14, La Grande, State Highway Depart ment office; March 15, Pendle ton, Little Theatre; March 19, Redmond, Lynch School; March 20, The Dalles, Pacific Power and Light Building. Logging Conference To Study Appraisals Milo Prindle, Eastern Oregon Logging Co., Kinzua, president of the Oregon Logging Confer ence, said that the panel ses sion planned to discuss "New Timber Appraisals Fact or Fantasy" is of extreme import ance to the industry. Various methods used in the past and planned for the future Will be aired. He urged all members to attend and participate in this meeting, scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, at Eugene. Paul Ehinger, Edward Hines Lumber Co., Westfir, will be the moderator. Panelists are John Todd, U. S. Forest Service, Portland; George G. Hartman, B. L. M. Service Center, Port land; Glenn Kittrell, Wagner Timber Products, Twisp, Wash.; and F. H. Stewart, Bohemia Lumber Co., Culp Creek. Charles Connaughton, U. S. Forest Service, Chief Forester, Region 6. Portland will address the Conference on the topic "Public Forest Service Log ger" following this session. Other subjects are "Utilization to Reduce Pollution," "Fire Con trol Organizations," and "New Developments." The 30th Annual Session and Equipment Show will be held at the Lane County Fairgrounds February 22, 23 and 24. The equipment show will be open to the public on Saturday, Febru ary 24. Mrs. Vivian Frear and son Robert of McBride British, Col umbia, visited from Fridav through Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Culp and punch and cookies. lamuy. i busan Piening, reporter Riding Club Meets lone Trail Riders 4-H club met Monday at the home of Christine Lindstrom. We had a test on the parts of the saddle, bridle and horse. We also saw a movie about good horseman ship. Cassy Chapel and John Ekstrom served refreshments of Buturic Brominal Banvil-D Lorox Kuron Tordon Benzac Trysben Weedon Karmex How Can We Keep You GROWING HERE'S HOW: MH3-AQUA-- -S0L-23 DRY FERTILIZER SPREADER FOR RENT 120 Gal. 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