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1 ' ... : .'4 FOUR The Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, January 12, 1978 Comment on commodity prices sought Public comment is being sought concerning commodity loan rates and target prices for 1978-crop wheat, corn, barley, sorghum, oats, rye and soybeans, according to Morrow County Agriculture Stabilization and Conserva tion Service officials. Ray Fitzgerald, Admini strator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's ASCS office in Washington said the deadling for comment is January 20. New farm legislation speci fies minimum loan and pur chase rates for 1978 crops of $2 per bushel for corn and $2.35 per bushel for wheat, with loan rates for other feed grains set relative to corn, and the soybean loan rate set relative to competing commo dities. These minimum levels may be adjusted downward to $1.80 per bushel for corn and $2.12 per bushel for wheat depend ing on the level of market prices. Established 1978-crop target prices of $3 per bushel ($3.05 if the crop is 1.8 billion bushels or less) for wheat and $2.10 per bushel for corn are also stipulated in the new farm legislation. Target prices for other feed grains (sorghum, and, if designated by the Secretary of Agriculture, barley and oats) might be computed by relying on their traditional feeding value, ralative to corn, or by using cost of production fig ures. These two methods would produce target prices in the following ranges: sor ghum, $2. -$2.22 and barley, $1.71-$2.26. The department is also considering the scale price policy for selling Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) ac quired inventory. New legisla tion specifies that whenever a farmer-held reserve program is in effect, CCC cannot sell any of its inventory of wheat and feed grains (except for certain limited exemptions) at less than 150 per cent of the current National Average loan level for the applicable commodity. 0 Irrigon news Francis Rose Wilso n 1 922-3352 Two high school boys found a unique way to celebrate the new year, they took a dip in the Columbia River at mid night, in five degree weather yet. When asked how it was, Tracy Johnson and Tim Grif fin said, "Cold, real cold". Scott Adams on the other hand was lucky enough to win $150. He attended the Blazer Kansas City Kings basketball game in Portland, Sunday evening, with his dad and friends. When his name was drawn during an intermission, he was given the opportunity to shoot foul shots and won the $150 for making two baskets. Mrs. Edna Mulkins remains in St. Anthony Hospital, Pen dleton after a car accident on Dec. 12. One of her big toes was amputated in the accident and doctors have found it necessary to amputate a second toe since then. The Good News Singers will be presenting a program of Gospel music at the Irrigon Assembly of God on Sunday Jan. 8 at both the 11 a.m. and the 6 p.m. service. The church is planning a potluck dinner for noon Sunday, to be held in the parsonage basement. Pastor Allen Gordonier ex tends a welcome to all. 0 Lexington news Delpha Jones 989-8189 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Palmer had as house guests from Dec. 19 to Dec. 26 their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Balfe from Anchor age, Alaska. Scott Balfe, son of the Balfe's, remained with his grandparents until Jan. 4 when he flew to Portland, where he joined his parents Mrs. Bill B. Marquardt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Hughes and Norma Mar quardt were in Portland Monday to attend the funeral services of Mrs. Marquardt's sister-in-law. Bob Davidson returned to his home Monday after a stay in Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Davidson have been their son and family Mr. and Mrs. Bob Davidson of Milwau kie; Mr. and Mrs. Vern Viall and family of Pendleton ; Mr. and Mrs. John Flint and daughter of Beaverton; Anita from Seattle; Greg from Portland; and Herb of Lexing ton. Anita Davidson who has been attending the University of Oregon in Eugene has transferred to Seattle Univer sity where she is now attend ing. Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Jones took their granddaughter, Kim, to The Dalles Saturday where they met a daughter, Charlene Whitney, enjoyed dinner and returned later in the day. Charlene had earlier spent several days with her parents, but Kim remained. Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards and Gladys Van Winkle mo tored to Portland Sunday where they visited Bill Van Winkle a patient in Good Samaritan Hospital. Gene Heliker spent several days of the holidays with his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. O.W. Cutsforth. Gene is employed at present with a band in Alberta, Canada. for the return trip home. While here they visited with the Kenneth Marshalls and other relatives. Mrs. Balfe is the former Janet Palmer. Carroll and Jerry Messen ger were week-end visitors with their parents Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Messenger Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Sum ner are the proud parents of a baby daughter born Dec. 30 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner. The young lady named Jessica Jean joins a brother at home. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mar quardt and family, Mr. and WHEN AID A HEARING WILL HELP J JOE SINGLETON 414 S.E. Dorian St. Pendleton, OR 97801 Phone (503 ) 276-3266 jii 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1HI fflllimillllillll WHIHU IfJIIIIIlIf mfflli.MVYIlim;flt Court St. Market; ' 1 1 -"hw.h..j!.w.v. uuf w tf miM, x"i n 9 It m OREGON CHIEF PICNIC HAMS 79c OREGON CHIEF SLAB BACON Sliced Price...$1.05 lb. EMPEROR GRAPES 45c SALAD TOMATOES 4f APPLES Large Red Romes GoldenRed Delicious POUNDS $ FOX BROCCOLI f 1 JShil we IT. J BUNCH GRANGES 5 POUNDS $1 ' FOR I ' & I LETTUCE 3 r $ 1 POTATOES rx 20-lb BAG $-n If us no. i Priest Effectivt Jan. 13 & 14 Comments should be ad dressed to the Acting Direc tor, Production Adjustment Division, USDA-ASCS, 3630-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, D.C., 20013. The comments will be available for public inspection at the office of the Acting Director in Washington during regular business hours. Programs for wheat, feed grains and soybeans are administered by ASCS through its county offices and farmer-elected county committees. ASCS feed program deadline extended The application deadline for the Emergency Feed Pro gram handled locally by the Morrow County ASCS office has been extended to Jan. 31 and county farmers are urged to file applications immediate ly, especially if they are now using winfer feed. The former deadline had been set at 60 days from the last date to harvest feed grain in' the county, as determined by the county ASC committee. For eligible farmers, the ASCS pays up to 50 per cent of feed costs hot to exceed 2 cents per pound. Since the program was announced last May, approximately $3,000 has been paid to county farmers with additional funds still avail able. County ASCS officials indi cate that many more farmers are eligible for the program even if winter hay hasn't been purchased yet. As of Dec. 30, 22 applications were on file at the ASCS office. Eligibility for the program is based on loss of pasture or loss of hay production as a result of the drought. Gonty reassigned to Netherlands base Sgt. Charles Douglas Gonty, U.S. Army security police, who was stationed at Aroxos Airbase in Greece last fall and who has been temporarily stationed at Hellenikon Air base in Athens for additional security during recent Gre cian elections is being re assigned. Doug notified his family in Heppner that in June he will go to the Brunsum Airbase in the Netherlands. He has been sending his family many very interesting birthday and Christmas gifts from Greece. 1 .YiT""-"Trrr i rfoo" u nnRvi inJUjCi wih. vim J LICSJ n fi&iKs JITTRN 1 1 I I I 1 1 r II I s o o Try to board a commercial flight anywhere in the world today without passing a security check. Take a taxi in New York or other major city. You'll find a glass shield between you Crime statistics echo the same sick story. Where will it all end? Will the human mind devise still greater adventures into evil? Won't God someday say, "That's enough"? and . the driver. A few years ago none of these protective measures was in effect. What's happened? What forces are taking over? Is our planet being hijacked? Echo of sickness The whole human race needs a doctor! The ingredients of a best seller today consist of the bizarre and horrible. gDDODBDDDBDBBDDDBBBDBQ . D n KM I .! D D Mail coupon 10. 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ADDITIONAL MEETINGS THIS WEEK Saturday, January 14, 7:15 p.m. Topic: The Occult Versus Christianity Sunday, January 15, 7:15 p.m. Topic: The Mystery of Calvary's Torn Curtain Tuesday, January 17f 7:15 p.m. v Topic: The Good Life Wednesday, January 18, 7:15 p.m. Topic: Come Prepared to Live Forever Friday, January 20, 7:00 p.m. Topic: How To Dress Up For Heaven Saturday, January 21, 7:15 p.m. Topic: Is Baptism Really Necessary? PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND BCEI SiEIVBCi - ' ,r -: f L,
