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HEPFNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thundoy. July 10. 1969 n 1 1 .1 Pesticide List Now Available All pesticides registered with the Oregon Department or Agri culture as of April. 1969, have been published In booklet form by the department. It Is the first publication of such a list bv the department In the future It will be Issued annually, with April 30 the clr.se. off date for Duplication. Under the Oregon law only those pesticides registered with the department are legal for sale in Oregon. The list will assure both the seller and buyer that the product Is registered and safe for effective use as direct ed on the label. Copies of the booklet are available at the department and can be secured by contacting Virgil HIatt. chief chemist, State Department of Agriculture, ajj riculture Building, Salem, Ore' gon 97310. The annual Wisconsin picnic will be held Sunday, July 20, at Brownsville, Ore. A potluck lunch will be at noon with names and prizes to follow. All Wisconsonltes are welcome. Wood rot rapid? nnn Chevron Wood Preservative protects mud sills, fence posts, grape stakes, for years. CALL YOUR STANDARD OIL MAN IN HEPPNER L. E. "Ed" DICK 676-9633 Standard Oil Company of California Morrow County CROP-WEATHER SUMMARY (For week ending July 4, 1969) Barley banreit underway In the north end. Wheat harrest In very early stages. Thresh inq of bluearass seed under way. Yield prospects above average. Early potatoes tiling well. Most cattle on moun tain ranges. Feed in moun tains excellent Farm Accident Injures Dee Cox Dee Cox. Jr.. last the two mid dle fingers and half of his lit tle finger in a farm accident Sat urday, July 5. He and his son, Lester, were repairing combines n preparation for harvest. Les er fixed a conveyor belt that was slipping and climbed back on the machine to start the en gine. Just as the engine start- 'd. Dees hand cot caught on he belt and it was pulled into i the machinery. i Outlook Good For Increasing Feedlot Business In a bygone era. beef cattle were fed entirely on the range. tampediu. Inadequate water holes and cuttle rustlers were among the many problems that regularly confronted watchful cowboys. Mrs. Ghetta Cox rushed him to Pioneer Memorial hospital where Doctors Tibbies and Wolff clean- d the open wound. Cox was ill in February and was still recuperating. Loss of his fing ers will require a long period of adjustment since he was right handed. He still expects to be able to write and use light tools, though, using his thumb and first finger. In spite of the shock to his system, Cox Is "as good as can be expected", according to his wife. He will be in the hospital for an indefinite length of time. Marvin Cox, a son, flew to Pendleton from Springville, Utah, as soon as he was noti fied. He will help run the Cox farm until Friday when he will probably have to fly home. He runs a drive-in theater which is being managed by his son dur ing his absence. Lester and Marvin Cox cut a load of barley Tuesday morning and expect to be harvesting the rest of the week. Open For Business Frank's Fixit Shop Located in old Bakery Building next door to First National Bank We Will Repair AH Kinds of Electrical Applian ces; Sharpen Lawn Mowers, Scissors, Knives, etc. If it Doesn't Work See Us First! FRANK AYERS, Owner Meat Inspection Law Changes Told Overhaul of the state meat Inspection laws bv the 1909 leg lslature relieved farmers of the necessity of securing a bona fide producer's tag, sometimes referred to as a sheriff's tag. to attach to carcasses of meat anl mals, effective July 1, 19. However, revisions made to meet minimum requirements of the Federal Wholesome Meat Act prevent any establishment which may sell meat from hand ling any uninspected meat. This means that an owner of livestock who slaughters his own animal or has It slaughter ed by a mobile slaughter unit may have it hung, cut and wrapped only at those places licensed as custom slaughter and processing establishments or as food handling establishments uninspected meat. However, if an animal Is slaughtered at a plant under inspection the owner may have it hung, cut and wrapped at any licensed establishment. Previously under the Oregon law there were no restrictions on where uninspected meat was hung, cut and wrapped, but un Inspected meat was required to have the carcass marked "unin spectcd" with a roller and pack ages or uninspected meat re quired to be marked "uninspect ed". Amendments in the law re moved the requirement for roll ing the meat carcass with "un inspected". Dr. M. L. Houston, supervisor of the Oregon Department of Agriculture's meat inspection service, said that under the law as amended there is nothing to prevent the owner of an inspect ed plant from also operating custom slaughter and process ing establishment or a food handling establishment unin spected meat. However, the two facilities would have to be physically sep arated and not have any com mon entrances or any interior access from one establishment to the other. a Want mora mileage? ff (KM- J ..'- mm -. Chevron Gasoline keeo engine parti clean. Boost fuel mileage. CALL YOUR STANDARD OIL MAN IN HEPPNER L. E. "Ed" DICK 676-9633 Standard Oil Company of California WANT THE BEST? BUY INTERNATIONAL Although todays cattle are still partly fed on the range or In pastures, they spend much of their time being fed and housed In feed lots, sheltered from the evils that plnutd meir ancestors. According to the Agri-Business Council, there are 4119 feedlot in Oregon. Most are located In the feed -producing areas cast of the Ca.scades. The Columbia Ba sin is the state's most Import ant cattle-feeding area, follow ed by Central Oregon. Jim Brooks, chairman of the Oregon Beef Council and vice president of the Agrl Business Council, Is one of the state's larger feedlot operators. At his ranch In Madras. Brooks feeds 2.500 head of cattle at one time. The pens cover 20 acres. Brooks observes that the beef Industry is the largest and one of the fastest growing agricul tural segments in the U. S. He attributes this growth to consu mer demand. Per capita con-1 sumption of beef has increase from 66 pounds In 1918 to 112 pounds today. Brooks Is quick to mention that it takes less of the family budget to buy beef today than it did in 1918, mak ing it an economical food, not a luxury item. The feedolt operations have made beef a better product. Pen feeding provides nerfect crow ing conditions for beef animals, Cattle are grown as rapidly as possible, often gaining 3 pounds per day. This quick, new weight creates the most tender, juicy meat possible. Although Oregon's feedlot business is Increasing, only one- third of the states calves are fed here. The remainder arc shipped to feed lots in other states. In comparison. California f-els nearly three times as many cattle as It produces. liiiH.k KdVH bv feeding an other 400.000 head of cattle In Oregon, we could add $60 mil lion to the state's economy an nually. He believes the animal feeding business will show a substantial gain In Oregon with in the next several years. The big breakthrough will come," he said, "when we can purchase wheat which Is bred specially for livestock feed." According to Brooks, "We have the market, we have the cat tie. and we have a good clim ate In which to fatten our beef animals. When we establish a stable feed grain supply at a comnetitive price level we will see more of these 400,000 feed ers and calves stay In Oregon and we will begin to realize the benefits of this $00 million business that Is resting on our doorstep. IIERMISTON It mm HI m Appl lances Thoughtful Lawn Care Saves Woe Warm weather, the next two months, increases the need for proper watering of yards and gardens, reminds Harold Kerr, County Agent. Newly planted ornamentals and lawn do not have the root systems established deeply enough to absorb sufficient moisture. In most cases, the root system is developed to pick up deep moisture. If possible, it is best to water in the morning when it is cool, or late in the evening. If lawns are watered during the heat of the day, one loses about 40 per cent of the water to evaporation. When water is applied, it should be applied slowly so that it can penetrate to the depth of the root zone. Water applied on the ground in large quanti ties win soak in. At high rates of application it will fill the low spots without covering the areas effectively. This causes a considerable loss of water. Plants with fibrous root svs terns suffer greatly when ade quate moisture is not there. Ov erall vigor and vitality of plant is reduced. A good percent of all summer brown spot prob lems in lawns is due to water ing problems. Water applied too late, too little, or too fast simp ly does not penetrate the slight undulations or "humps", found in all lawns. The result is brown spots, not from lawn moths, but from lack of water in spots. Many other plants also re spond adversely to inadequate summer moisture. Pines may arop tneir needles prematurely. Arborvitae hedges show dead "sprays" of foliage, especially in the lower half of the plant. Pink flowering dogwoods may re spond with a twig dieback in spring after the drought period. Watering is so "simple" that we take it for granted. Little thought is given to the why and how of watering. As a result, watering causes many garden ing problems illustrated bv the few examples above. Wise Warning Leaving half used packages of chemical around the home can be real serious, notes Harold Kerr, County Agent. Children or pets can be seriously harmed by some chemicals. Generally, all toxic chemicals will have a statement of warn ing such as "Keep Out of the Reach of Children." All pestk-ides must have a "Signal Word" on the label to show how toxic (poisonous) they are. For example: Poison or Danger and the Skull and Crossbones must ap pear in red on the label of high ly toxic pesticides. Warning must be on the label of all moderately toxic pesti cides. Caution must be on the label of all slightly toxic pesticides No signal word is required on the label when the pesticides are almost non-toxic. Many of the pesticides in this group are less toxic than table salt. It is most important to know what a chemical is to be used for. so that it will do the lob afely. After the pest or prob lem has been identified, the la bel becomes the most important factor in making the final pur- hase. The label will tell you what the contents can be used on, what it will control, howi use it, warn you about haz- rds that may be invoved, etc. Read the label before buying the chemical. Read it again be fore using it and then be sure follow instructions carefully, especially the Signal Word mes sages. RICK'S HOUSE OF DISCOUNT "If I Don't Have It Son of a Gun!" 2133 N. 1st Hermlston Ph. 567-8900 Home of Norge Appliances Appliances Furniture Air Conditioning New it Used Automobiles Rohrman Ford Ford Since 1930 Ph. 5G7-3291 Appliance Repair HANDY HANK REPAIR Franchlsed Westinghouse Dealer Bring your appliances in for repairs. Make an appointment for repairs while you wait 672 Main, Hermlston Ph. 567-5221 "We Sell the Best and Service the Rest" Automotive GRIFFIN GODWIN AUTO YARD Used Cars Everything In Automotive and Cur Pru New Ul Kebulldi Wholesale Retail The home of "one million road-tested parts Troy Griffin Sam A Chris Godwin FTirm -MrNnrv Hwy. h M7-fii11 Boats Harry Phillips Company Herm.-McNary Hwy. Ph. 567-5982 Boats Motors Trailers Sales and Service DATSUN DEALER "Open 7 Days A Week To Serve You" Floor Covering MEADE'S FLOOR COVERING 500 N. 1st Phone 567-6212 Carpeting Draperies Pal.nts Floor Covering Wall Tile We Install everything but the paint. Furniture, Appliances Phone 567-6198 254 Hermlston Ave. WILCOX FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES The home of the most stylish of furniture and best In appliances, TV and stereo at the lowest possible price. We Service All Brand of Appliances. TV and Stereo PHILCQ l! Livestock Auction to Visiting with the Claude Gra hams last week was her bro ther. Marvin Wightman of Hono lulu, Hawaii, who is also visit ing relatives at McKenzie Bridge near Eugene. Guests expected this week at the Graham home are cousins of Mrs. Graham, Dr. onH IWrc Tlnn tfltv rif Plarlrc. ville, Texas, and other relatives I Harold Godwin from Phoenix, Ariz. HERMISTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION, INC. 990 E. Main Ph. 567-3149 SALE EVERY FRIDAY 12:30 P.M. Sharp Emmett Rogers Bill Bowden Carson Vehrs Moving CHuf? iaai CALL COLLECT world wid moving and ttorog GO-MAC MOVING AND STORAGE 140 S. W. 11th Hermiston Herm. 567-5175 Pend. 276-1357 Call on the Professionals Bob McAhern Telephone The Gazette-Times 676-9228 FOR DIRECTORY AD RATES OR WRITE BOX 337, HEPPNER 97836 Nursing Home Too many greases? mm RPM Multi-Motive Grease In a handy cartridge gun kit greases everything. CALL YOUR STANDARD OIL MAN IN HEPPNER L.E. "Ed" DICK 676-9633 Standard Oil Company of California A Christian Center for Christian People A . . 24-Hour Nursing Care .. Home For The Aged .. Occupational and Physical Therapy .. Lowest Rates Possible Consistent With Quality Care HERMISTON GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER Church Related Not Church Owned Call 567-8337 970 W. Juniper Hermiston Pharmacy HERMISTON DRUG 114 Main Ph. 567-3072 IT'S COMBINE TRADING TIME . . We Still Have Some New Machines on Hand, We're Ready to Make You a Deal. NOW IS THE TIME TO TRADE IN . and When These Machines are Gone the Will be 5 to 10 Higher At MCGG You Get: New Machines n Price. LIBERAL TRADE INS-- LIBERAL TERMS SEE US NOW! FARMER OWNED AND CONTROLLED Lexington, Oregon CARPET SALE Save 11 to 32 And 50 COLORS TO CHOOSE Just $ 5.79 PER SQUARE YARD ($8.79 SQ. YD. INSTALLED WITH PAD) For Your Convenience, We Now Have A Sales Representative in the Area By Appointment Call Collect 567-5541 FOR FREE ESTIMATES ON ANYTHING IN OUR CATALOG MONTGOMERY WARD HERMISTON "Your Family Drug Store" FOUNTAIN RECORD DEPT. PRESCRIPTION DEPT. Radio and TV Gifts For All Occasions Call 676-9228 for Directory Ad Rates LEE'S RADIO AND TV CLINIC 200 S. W. 11th Ph. 567-8412 Complete Television Service Rentals And Sales "Electronics is our business not a sideline". Motorola Sylvania Radiator Service JONES RADIATOR SERVICE o Auto Truck Tractor o Repairing o Recoring of Auto. Truck. Tractor Radiators and Heaters Serving this area for 15 Tears 1315 N. 1st, Hermlston PH. 567-6916 Ready-Mix HERMISTON AND UMATILLA READY-MIX Ph. 567-6173 or 567-5314 330 W. Elm Feed Always at Your Service With Concrete for Home and Business Crushed Rock Bunks Misc. Concrete Products and Accessories Stationery Your Complete Stationery Store Magnetic Signs Books Art Supplies Picture Frames IDAMS Name Plates AUTS t STATIONERY CODVing You Can Insert Your Advertising Message for A Low Rate Call 676-9228 Trailers Tires INVITATION Come in and view one of the nicest selections of Travel Trailers in Eastern Oregon Coffee Being Served HERMISTON TRAILER CENTER mL N. Herm.-McNary Dam Hwy. Marv and Marjorie Thompson Ph. 567-5224 Louie's O. K. TIRE STORE HERMISTON Specializing in Brakes, Alignment and Balancing Wide Tires. Fiber Glass and Radial Tires PickUD. Truck Farm Tires Shocks and Batteries 17 Years Fast, Dependable Service ' :
