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HF.PI'MH tnitC.t ;7.FTTKTIMF.S. Thumrfav. March I. 1973 lleppner-Gazette-Titnes Cattle On Feed In 7 States Up 0 Cattle and calves on feed February I for slaughter market in the 7 monthly States (Kansas included) totaled 10.080,000 head, up 8 percent from a year ago, according to the Oregon Crop and Livestock Reporting Service. Compared with February 1972. the number increased in all States except Iowa, which registered a 5 percent decline. Increases ranged from 22 percent in Texas and Arizona to 2 percent in Nebraska Compared w ith a month ago. the number on feed in the 7 States was up 1 percent. ft Would you host an imi REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS l)Ki:i ITH( IIASFIt'S ASSKJNWIF.NTOF CONTRACT HoIhtIs. Howard G. to Hob- I'i .ACK.MF.NTS I I 6 I'KKCFAT January placements of cattle and calves on feed in the 7 States totaled 1.887.000 head, up 6 percent from last year. Increased placements in Colorado, Iowa. Kansas and Nebraska more than offset decreases in Arizona, California and Texas. FED CATTLE MARKETINGS ITS PERCENT January marketings of fed cattle from the 7 States totaled 1.730.000 head, up 9 percent from a year ago. Marketings remained unchanged in Kansas and increased in all other States except Arizona. NATION'S BEEF AP"ETITIE AHEAD OF PRODl'CTION "CURRENT BEEF AND FOOD PRICES HAVE CAUSED SOME EAGER CONSUMER GROUPS TO BOYCOTT THE BEEF COUNTER AND TO TRY TO PIT THE BLAME FOR BEEF AND FOOD PRICES ON SOMEBODY'S SHOULDERS. The more they look, the harder it is to find somebody to blame. All indications show that Americans, as well as others throughout the world, have developed an appetite for beef that is making demand run slightly erts Land 4 Cattle Co. -- prcl ahead of production" so stated Donald Oslensoe, Executive M-nds in Umatilla Co; Prcl Vice-President. Oregon Cattlemen's Association, in a speech II Lnds in Morrow Co: T4S R2; before the Salem Rotary Club on Friday noon, February 16. T4S R28; TXS R28 In 1930 the consumption of beef per person per year in the United Roberts. Howard G. to Rob States was 63 pounds. Last year, 1972, it was lbs, which Is an erts Land & Cattle Co. -- Ijjds in increase of 51 lbs per person or nearly doubling the amount. Also. T2S R29; T2S R28. T3S R28; T3S the USDA is predicting that beef consumption will increase 2 'j lbs. R-"9 per person during 1973. Experts also predict by 1980 the annual per Roberts. How ard G. to Rob capita consumption will be 127 lbs of beef per person. erts Land & Cattle Co. - Lnds in mis means that 29 billion pounds of beef w ill be consumed in 1980 T2S R28 Good Farm Labor Management is Integral Part of Successful Farm Operation By GEORGE JOHNSTON JR. Oregon State University Farm Management Specialist. Manning Becker, highlighted a recent Farm Labor Workshop held in Heppner. Becker told Morow County ranchers and farmers that agriculture would have to become more competi tive with other forms of employment to insure the quality of labor required in modern agriculture. Also the slow social status of farm workers has created a paradox where there are many unem ployed, while farmers say they can't get good workers. Becker's first observation was that agriculture had tradition ally done a poor job of selling itself to potential employees. Farmers haven't exploited the fact that industrial jobs are more monotonous than farm jobs where a myriad of tasks are needed, Becker said. Farm operators should look at cash-wage packages, fringe benefits and written agree ments. Some operators have experimented with hourly wages for year around em ployees with good results. Even with the overtime needed at certain times of the year, the annua cost-price might not be greater than the standard i monthly salary. Fringe benefits on the farm traditionally consist of housing, meat, eggs, use of vehicles and the like. Part of the disadvantages of this type of fringe benefits is the way in which it is done: it is a gift from the employer rather than a part of the employees compensation for his work. "Better," said Becker, "put it in written form and apply cash value." Also it is better than housing to make a landlord-tenant agreement where both parties have definite rights and responsibilities. Other benefits should also be discussed between employer and employee. On the subject of dignity, Becker said. "I dislike the words 'hired man' - just about everyone is a hired man. ...the bank manager, janitor, and school teacher." Better employee-employer relationships can be developed if farmers treat their workers as human beings, plan the operations around reasonable hours, pay competitive wages, and allow reasonable time off, he said. "People want to be recognized as more than a Social Security number." Good farm labor manage ment is an integral part of a successful farm operation. as compared to 22 billion pounds in 1972. At this rate, beef cow numbers will total 46 million head in 1980. Or nine million more than in 1971. The American cattleman is up to this challenge. Just last year he produced 750 million more pounds of beef for the consumer than the preceding year. As a matter-of-fact, cattlemen of this country enjoy meeting a challenge. However, the cattleman does deserve to make a profit for his efforts. There are also signs pointing to serious threat to the fulfillment of these goals. Already various pressure groups and restricted federal regulations are putting road blocks in the path of the cattle industry production. These include: Pressures from Conservationist and environmentalists groups to restrict availability of federal lands for grazing. Uncontrolled imports of beef from foreign countries. Beef imports are already up 46 percent over last year. Restriction of anti biotics in animal feeds. The public will soon be able to feel the results of the recent Food & Drug Administrations ban on the use of diethylstilbestrol in feed. Loss of this valuable drug means it The strong beef demand is stimulated by expanding employment produce a pound of beef, the strong beef demand is stimulated by expanding employment and increase consumer income. Our major problem is not finding customers for beef but rather finding enough beef to fill the demand. Oregon and the nation's beef producers can well take care of the consumers beef appetite just as long as there are not too many obstacles put in his path. It is a fact that consumers, and remember ranchers and farmers are consumers too, don't particularly like to be reminded that their salary increases have more than kept pace with the increases in beef and meat prices. One of the problems is that for a very long period, meat and some food prices have been far too low. Consumers have had the best end of beef prices for such a long period of time, they are convinced cheap beef is something like the Bill of Rights - gauranteed by the Constitution. Thus, it is hard to faee-up to what the market place is demanding fcr beef these days. Thus, it is the opinion of the Oregon Beef Industry that even though there has been an increase in beef prices, it is justified. We have said it before and we will say it again, even at today's prices, it is still a bargain. We will go one step further and say that all foodstuffs are quite a buy. 20 years ago, a consumer was spending 25 cents out of every take home dollar for food. As of February, 1973, the American consumer is spending less then 16 cents out of every take home dollar for food. The only requirement is that the visitor tie treated as a family member, which includes pro viding room and hoard. "SH'iul entertainment isn't necessary". Birdine adds, "these young adults are inter ested tn your usual family routine". iVIegates range in age from 2i) lo :to years, have a rural background and some ex perience with 4 II or similar programs. The delegates will arrive in the U.S. late in May. Families interested in hosting a delegate may apply through the Morrow County Extension office in Heppner. Although applications are accepted throughout the year, families interested in this year's dele gates should have their appli cations on file w ith the State 4-11 office by April I. Applications are available at all County Extension offices. In addition to IFYE visitors, there is also a possibility that delegates will be available through the Professional Rurul Youth Leader Exchange n.. jmi i. mm w mm iip h i. pi i hi wnwmmMMMiHMMmKMw Have you ever thought about sharing your home-lite with a visitor from another country? It 's possible, when you serve as a host family loan International Farm Youth Exchange i IFYE I delegate, says Birdine Tullis. Morrow County Extension Pro gram Assistant. Home visits are an essential part of the IFVK (pronounced "if-e"i program, which seeks lo build international understand ing through a people-to-peoplc approach. There have Iteen 458 families in Oregon who have invited visitors into their homes since the program began here in 1951. Tins year. Oregon will host seven or eight IFYE delegates. The goal is to introduce the delegates to Oregon and its people by having them live with families in different settings. Each visitor will stay with several families for two to three persons having claims against weeks before returning to his the estate are required to home country. present them to the undersigned Any interested family farm, personal representative at the city, young, old may apply to office of Robert B. Abrams, host im international delegate. Attorney, 274 N. Main, Heppner, Oregon 97830, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice. DATED and first published this 15th day of February, 1973. s- Evelyn V. Warren Personal Representative Address: P.O.Box 562 Heppner, Oregon 97836 7-9-c (PRVLE) program. These delegates are slightly older and are Interested In gaining ex perience by working with county and extension youth agents. IFYE and PRYLE are prl vately financed International programs, administered on a national level by the National 4-H Foundation on behalf of the Cooperative Extension Service. Public Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF MORROW PROBATE DEPARTMENT No. 1711 In the Matter of the Estate of DENNIS DELBERT WAR REN. Deceased. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been apxinted personal representa tive of the above estate. All THIRD year 4-H Club members were presented pins at the recent 4-H Achievement night at Irrigon. Back row: Randall Matthews, Dale Brandt, Cynthia Matthews, Danny Aber crombie, Scott Acock, Joe Key. Front row: Theresa Proctor, Erin Evans. Grazing Board To Meet CIRCUIT COURT Cross, Bobbie C. vs Cross, James M. - PETITION: to Dissolve Marriage; personal property settlement; Petition er's maiden name, Fitzsim mons to be restored. ATTY: Walton & Yokom, Pendleton. Emert, Wm. Beecher vs Emert, Ivy Moses Brown -PETITION: to Dissolve Mar riage; personal propety settle ment; each party to pay own bills including attorney fees, court costs, etc. Resp's maiden name Brown to be restored. ATTY: Kottkamp & O'Rourke, Pendleton G-T Want Ads Pay Big BARGAIN & SALE DEEDS Flatt, Lillian K. to Flatt's Lumber Transport, Inc. -Descr. tr. Frl. Sec. 26 T2S R26 Leach, James L. to Struthers, Edwin A., Marie L. - Lots 8,9, Blk. 17, orig town of Lexington : Chain Saw : & up : Coast to Coast: MOVING?? Local or Long Distance Free Call Estimates COOKING CITIES ELECT The Cooking Cuties held their first meeting Feb. the 9th in Irrigon. There are seven girls in the group. The leader is Mrs. Gladys Hobbs. The following officers were elected: President - Christy Brandt; Vice-pres. - Jyl Hobbs; Sec. - Marie Evans; News Reporter - Lori Russell ; Treas. Cheryl Frederickson. Enrollment forms were filled out. Mrs. Hobbs demonstrated the proper way to measure dry ingredients. News Reporter, Lori Russell Gene Orwick 989-8586 or Condon 384-2292 Agents for United Van Line. LIMITED TIME ONLY Home steads & Heritages only $5. 00. The Umatilla National Forest Grazing Advisory Board will meet on March 13, at the U.S.Forest Service office, 2517 S.W.Hailey Avenue, in Pendle ton. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. Purpose is to review the three proposed Secretary of Agricul ture regulations which might affect grazing permits. The proposed regulations to be considered are wild, free roaming horses and burros, revocation and suspension of grazing permits, and use of pesticides and chemical toxi cants. Home Improvement Club The 4-H Home Improvement Club met at the home of Mrs. Kathy Wahl on Wednesday for their regular meeting. Mrs. Wahl, our leader, demonstrated batik dyeing to those present. Present were: Laurie Malcom, Joan Warren, Shelley Thompson, Patti Lott, Kathy Marshall, Lynn Gochnauer, Lisa and Connie Burkenbine, Lori Harrison and Mrs. Wahl. The next meeting will be March 7th. Reporter, Joan Warren The meeting will be open to the public. Persons who wish to attend should notify the Forest Supervisor's Office at 2517 S.W.Hailey Avenue, Pendleton, Oregon 97801 or call 276-3811, Extension 231. Written state ments may be filed with the Forest Service before or after the meeting. The Forest Service has estab lished the following rules for public participation: A time period will be set up for the public to participate and time limits may be set on individual public participation. 1 Leonard's Mobil Service i.i .... mm JJridgestone Tires Delco Batteries CALL 676-5800 FOR SERVICE Financing Available n ism. r V IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF MORROW PROBATE DEPARTMENT No. 1710 In the Matter of the Estate of LINDA KAY WARREN, De ceased. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representa tive of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative at the office of Robert B. Abrams, Attorney, 274 N. Main, Heppner, Oregon 97836, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice. DATED and first published this 15th day of February, 1973. s-Evelyn V. Warren Personal Representative Address: P.O.Box 562 Heppner, Oregon, 97836 7-9-c COLE ELECTRIC Motor Rewinding Industrial Commercial Farm and Home Pendleton 276-7761 EMPLOYMENT NEWS The Cooperative Rural Man power Project, with the help of the secretaries in the Extension offices in Morrow, Gilliam, Sherman and Wheeler Counties, had the following job openings: MORROW COUNTY: Garage man, all around farm worker, livestock feeding (approxi mately 60 days), housekeeper, SHERMAN COUNTY, Fry cook, waitress, bartender. People with the following experience are looking for work: HEPPNER AREA: con struction worker, carpenter, loggers, veneer plant worker, truck drivers, registered nurse, nurse's aide, bookkeeper, sales clerk, cashier, dispatcher (day time job), dry cleaner appren tice; WHEELER COUNTY AREA: Chocker setter in woods, housekeeper, bartender, office clerk and a cook; GILLIAM COUNTY AREA: office worker; SHERMAN COUNTY AREA: farm worker, housekeeper. For further information, con tact your local Extension office: Heppner 676-9642; Condon, 384-2271; Fossil, 763-4115; Moro, 565-3230. This is a mutual effort of the Extension Service, Employ ment Service, and the people of this area. PUBLIC NOTICE Personal property taxpayers are required to fila an Invoica as of January I, 1973, with the Assessor for an assessment base. Assessment mutt be filed on or before March 3, 1973. A penalty is provided for late filing. PERSONAL PROPERTY TO BE REPORTED A. INVENTORIES A SUPPLIES 1. Commercial merchandise inventories. 2. Manufacturing inventories & Supplies. 3. Livestock. 4. Food processing inventories Seed, Feed, Fertilizer, inventories held for sale. 5. Inventories of Consigned Merchandise. 6. Log Inventories: Cold decks and ponds, also felled and bucked logs in the woods. 7. Automotive and Trailer House Inventories. B. C. FURNITURE A FIXTURES IN COMMERCIAL USE MOVABLE MACHINERY Farm Machinery. Construction Machinery. Logging Machinery. Unlicensed Vehicles. NOTICE - NOTICE Coyotes are ganging up and killing lambs and calves in several Western stales according to iheep and cattle men. "The order to stop poisoning predators could mean the end of the sheep industry in the West," says Lew Williams, executive secretary, Idaho Wool Growers Association. "Because of heavy losses Idaho sheep numbers in 1973 will drop below the 600,000 mark for the first time since records have been kept." These losses make some banks extremely reluctant w finance range sheep operations. From the Feb. 1973 Farm Journal Thatfc when lower Long Distance rates begin on weekdays. The best time to share the good times in the northwest is after 5 PM on weekdays. That's when lower Long Distance ra tes begin. And that's when you're likely to find friends and family at home. So go ahead and spread the good word. Long Distance calls get people together. Pacific Northwest Bell f 4 fau ram cc cas oac mr- w- ooor d ax-n " o aiB rva e ca ty to c"S ca95 aoyr i-o Lo-m- fct Omrc Lo 'a wt www cornnro- um Sum cx T. V. SERVICE By Qualified Oaf A TRAINED TECHNICIANS AT VIDEO-TECH, INC. 461 A E. Main SU' Henniston 567-3882 A-C Rent, Lease, Buy Allis Chalmers HESTON, FREEMAN (Hay Equipment) NEW & USED MOUNTAIN MACHINERY COMPANY Airport Road PENDLETON Open Moo. thru FtL and until Noon Sat Items held in stock for sale or to be included in a sale are eligible for Inventory Tax Relief whereas maintenance supplies are not eligible. These MUST be separated on the return. The law does not permit the Assessor to allow the reduction, in Inventory value for tax relief under certain circumstances when the personal property report is not accurately prepared or is filed after March 3. IMPORTANT NOTICE PENALTY PROVISIONS The Penalty for late filing After March 3) ef Personal Property Returns shall be $1 for each $1,000 (or Fraction) ef True Cash Value but not less than $10 er mere than $250. j 216-6221 Any person whe has not had m nnnnrtimn.i . . i... u -r w w iwjnni VJ FTUHI BT personal contact may obtain the forms at the office ef the Assessor. It is necessary that these forms be signed end filled out in U.il in order to receive oauftable uhumii! Tk. . . ..... . ". VTTK win bo Ming to help with the proper filing ef th forme. ORS 3M.10S makes H the responsibility ef tht taxpayer to file these re Prcrm wr incvr mm pvnaiiy prevMOa oy law. Joyce Bergstrom MORROW COUNTY ASSESSOR !
