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PACK FIV U THE HERMISTON HERALD. HERMISTON. OREGON T H U R S D A Y , J U N E 20, 1940 ¿■■■■■■■■hl i ii l i W i s f ' F arm I T o p ic s CANNING SCHEDULE ♦ R.E.A. H IG H LIG H TS* ♦ ------ * BY R. L. WOOLLEY There are several things which should receive the attention and ap preciation of the membership at large. One of these is the way in which the George Scarlett family west of Umatilla helped when they stopped a grass fire along the high way a few days ago. It was started apparently by burning material thrown from a passing car. Imme diately a raging fire started burning trees, fence and power poles as well as damaging alfalfa near it. The of fice of the association was notified but by the time the truck arrived on the scene the Scarlett family had the fire nearly put out. Only one REA pole was slightly damaged. Had the Scarletts not extinguished the flames when they did a high voltage wire probably would have fallen down in the Columbia river highway, causing much damage. So, let us take off our hats to the Scarletts and give them at least a vote of thanks. We were not so fortunate on our Nolin line. A brush fire there burned off a pole and caused a service inter ruption in that vicinity. Let me repeat how necessary it is that we take great care in controling our grass fires. Most of us have done very well this season but I no tice we have several scarred poles. POWELL ATTENDS Y A K IM A MEETING An appreciation of a larger soil conservation job ahead with such developments as the organization of soil conservation districts and the ex pansion of irrigation farming in the noTthwest was expressed today by Thurman P. Powell of the Stanfield Soil Conservation Service camp office upon his return from a meeting of service engineers at Yakima. Mr. Powell said this year’s sixth annual meeting was held in the Yaki ma valley area because of the in creased attention to irrigation in many localities, both in new major project developments and in small supplemental irrigation such as that being developed under the water fac ilities program. It was brought out at the meeting that such irrigation expansion is bringing upwards of half the farms in Washington, Oregon and Idaho in to the irrigated farm classification. The irrigation engineer in the past, Powell said, was concerned chiefly with getting water down to the high point on the land. Today’s conserva tion engineer, however, aims to assist the farmer in planning efficient dis tribution systems and making the best use of his water for better crop production and protection of his soil from erosion. Those taking part in the Yakima meeting, from Washington, Oregon and Idaho, were reminded that 13 soil conservation districts already have been voted by farmers and ranchers organizing them under the 1939 state enabling acts for commu nity attack on their land-use prob lems. Several of these either have called on the Soil Conservation Ser vice for technical assistance in plan ning and developing their soil and moisture conservation program or are expected to do so as a result of this service’s past experience in dem onstrating land-use practices. The engineers and others, Mr. Powell said, were advised they riust be prepared to give practical, effi cient aid in a wide range of conser vation undertakings, including con tour and other tillage, crop rotation planning, range and pasture improve ment, tree and shrub planting, water development, irrigation layout im provement and other practices. Approximately 50 persons took part in the regional conference called by Karl O. Kohler, Jr., chief of the Pacific Northwest Division of Engi neering at Spokane. Most of the time, Mr. Powell said, was spent in the field studying erosion control ir rigation practices in use since 1936 on the Kittitas project near Ellens burg in the service’s demonstration area, and inspecting the new Roza project area at Yakima where simi lar conservation irrigation practices may be adopted by farmers who set tle at the project. Mr. Powell pointed out that the irrigation layouts were especially ap plicable to the Hermiston and sur rounding area in that by shortening irrigation “runs” not only was much soil saved, but a quicker and more efficient job was done. From June 15 to 22 8 to 11 a. m. 12 to 3.30 p. m. Mon.—Fruit-Berries Beets-Beans Tues.—Peas Peas Wed.—Fruit-Berries Beets-Beans Thurs.—Peas Peas Fri.—Fruit-Berries Beets-Beans Sat.—Peas Peas Other products by special arrange ment. Hermiston Co-op Cannery GRANGE LADIES MEET F R ID A Y Members of the Columbia Grange Home Economics club met last Fri day at the home of Mrs. Vern Dun ham. Plans were discussed for a Columbia Grange picnic at the Dun ham Sunday, June 23, with a basket lunch at noon. All members are urged to be present. The next Columbia Grange Home Ec. meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Emil Zivney on Friday, July 12. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting Friday, CAN WARS BE W O N W ITH O U T BUTTER? Note: The following article was submitted for publication on this page by M. G. Hedwall, manager of the Umatilla Cooperative Creamery. 4-H CLUB MEMBERS HEAR STRESS LAID ON AMERICAN W A Y The advantages and responsibili ties of American youth in this troub led world were emphasized by sever al prominent speakers who addressed nearly 2000 4-H club members at their 26th annual club summer ses sions which closed this week at Ore gon State college. Highlighting the daily assembly programs at which noted personages from over the state spoke, was the inspirational and patriotic Flag day services held in front of the Memor ial Union amid scores of flags car ried by Corvallis Boy Scouts. Neal Allen of Grants Pass, state command er of the American Legion, told the clubbers that the flag means nation al unity and that national unity is the basis of security. ■ He said that it is up to the youth of the nation to see that the flag stands for the rights of the common man and that the flag bids everyone to look to the past for proper guidance. A total of 1859 youngsters from every county in the state— 1169 girls and 690 boys—in addition to some 125 local leaders made up this year’s summer school. This is about a hundred fewer than attended last year’s record-breaking session, but it still is the largest two-week 4-H summer school held in the United States, according to H. C. Seymour, state club leader. Marion county had the largest delegation this year with 196, followed by the city of Portland with 159, which does not include the 52 others from Multno mah county. The clubbers spent each morning in the classroom and laboratory with regular college instructors giving them pointers in more than a hund red different subjects, according to individual interests. Afternoons and evenings were spent in recreation and educational entertainment. Patricia Clark of Russellville, a Gresham high school student, and Bob King of Moro were elected pres idents of the girls’ and boys’ execu tive councils which served as the members’ own governing units from the 23 girls’ living groups and the 14 boys’ halls and houses. Professor Mortensen is one of America’s authorities on butter. He has been knighted by the King of Danmark and is a member of that country’s Royal Agricultural Society as well as of many honorary societies in this country. Another example of how lack of butter can disrupt populations in wartime was offered by Rumania in 1917. The Austrians had swept through the land and taken the cows. As there was no milk left for the people, xerophthalmia developed, particularly among children. Dr. Victor G. Heiser, noted public health authority, in his recent book, “You’re the Doctor,” says: “One c n r io u s phenomenon appearing among Russian troops during the CIRCULAR TELLS world war was night blindness. Be HOW TO PREPARE fore their affliction was discovered, many soldiers on night expeditions LAWN WEED KILLER blundered helplessly, sometimes to -heir death, merely because they More complete cRrections for pre acked vitamin A.” paring and applying the new lawn Peter Drucker, a German econo- weed killer which destroys broad nist, speaking recently at the Uni leaved weeds while helping the lawn versity of Chicago round table, said: grass have just been issued by the The economic war will first be felt O.S.C. experiment station as Circu .vhen lack of fats and fodder cracks lar of Information No. 219, entitled, -he nerves of the German civilian “Controlling Lawn Weeds With Sin- population. A lack of fats in the diet ox-Ainmonium Sulfate Solution.” Sin- acts upon the nerves to bring dis- ox is the commercial name for a ;ontent, impatience and discourage thick, p a ty yellow dyestuff with the ment. Germany is lacking in fats and jaw-breaking chemical name of sod the fodder for cattle that produce ium-di-nitro-ortho-cresol. butter and milk.” Experiments conducted by L. E. A recent international news ser Harris, assistant agronomist, who is vice report says that in Great Brit the author of the circular, proved ain vast secret stores of food have that Sinox was much more effective been hidden away by the government. as. a weed killer when combined with Butter and dairy products are among ammonium sulphate which is a com the foods stored in subterranean mon commercial fertilizer valuable warehouses far removed from danger when applied to lawns. points along the coastlines and well While several factors about this shielded from aerial attacks. To con method need further study, according serve these reserve food fats, the to Harris, the results so far have government is rationing butter and been so striking that the best meth bacon. Germany has long been saving ods now known for lawn weed con butter, as the lessons learned in the 1 trol are being given to the public. first world war proved that lack of The directions for preparing the '.his valuable food helped in undoing material call for dissolving one-third civilian morale. pound of Sinox in one gallon of water Substitute, or so called “ersatz” and one pound of ammonium sulfate fats, even when fortified with vita separately in 114 gallons of water. mins, will not supply the protective The dissolved ammonium sulfate is food value found in butterfat, E. J. then poured into the Sinox solution, Schantz, C. A. Elvenjem and E B. while the latter is stirred vigorously. Hart of the University of Wisconsin This combined solution is then ap learned by actual experiments. plied with any kind of a sprayer “Within three to four weeks it be which will produce a fine mist. came clear that rats getting butter- The 2 '4 gallons is enough to cov fat were outstripping others who did er approximately 250 square feet not,” the scientists reported. "They | where an over-all spraying is neces grew better and looked better. Their sary. Where the weeds are in scat coats were soft, silky and glossy, i tered patches, or growing only in while those of animals getting only I spots, it is desirable to spray only cocoanut oil or corn oil were rough the weed patches by thoroughly wet and dull.” ting the leaf surface. World War II has been called a The material has been found ef “phony war.” Maybe it isn’t so phony fective on both kinds of plantain and after ail. Maybe it is a war of nu the various dandelion, hop clover, trition instead of attrition. Japanese clover, moss, and most of If the British blockade keeps the the broad-leaved and soft-leaved types Germans from getting vitamin A, of weeds. Successful treatments have will the allies win? If the German been made from early May through bombers could locate and destroy out most of the summer when the hidden British stores of butter, weather is clear and not excessively would it mean German victory? Af hot. In hot weather some burning ter all, in this modern scientific war, of the grass occurs, but in every case butter may prove to be better than it has recovered and grown better bullets. than before treatment. * |¡| FARM TENANTS BETTER STATUS Written Lease Proves Value As Stabilizer. est • 38 38 36 35 29 30 38 36 37 37 29 34 33 Chevrolet Sedan Ford Sedan Ford Sedan Ford Coach Ford Coach Ford Coupe Plymouth Sedan Plymouth Sedan Chevrolet Sedan Dodge Sedan Ford Coupe Chevrolet Pick-up Chevrolet 1% T. truck The Farm Security administra tion’s national survey of the prog ress of farm families it is assisting shows that those renting their farms are making decided headway in their tenure status. In the past, more than 80 per cent of farm renters operated un der oral leases. But 81 per cent of the 161,395 tenants in the FSA rehabilitation program covered by • the survey have written leases. These tend to stabilize them on their ALL WITH THE farms, and make it possible for them to plan ahead. CHEVROLET OK’ed Many of these written leases are GUARANTEE based on the Farm Security admin istration's flexible lease providing Many others not listed to for arbitration of disputes between choose from. landlord and tenant, reimbursing the tenant for permanent improve ments, and other features of benefit both to landowner and tenant. More than 40,000 of the FSA ten ants have written leases providing CHEVROLET for more than one year of tenure, which encourage balanced live stock Sales — Service and cropping programs to conserve the soil instead of “quick cash” and soil-depleting crops which tend to go along with short tenure. The survey showed that during the past year 26,800 of the families had made a difficult step up the econom ic ladder by advancing from share croppers to tenants. In addition, under the Bankhead-Jones act, the FSA has made loans to almost 7,000 lc a Word • Minimum 20c tenants for the purchase of farms of their own. FOR SALE—McCORMICK-DEER- ing combine. Power two hole corn Misbehaving Streams sheller, power wood saw, and milk Take Toll in Lowland ing strain roan Shorthorn bull calf, Misbehaving streams cause an six months old. Sell very reasonably. enormous amount of damage to fer Inquire at Eugene Ranch. 44-2p tile bottom-land farms, according to the soil conservation service. Some FINE JUICY BLACKCAP RASP- times these streams wander out of berries, 30c per gallon, you pick; their courses and cut new channels 45c per gallon, we pick. Say how across fields and pastures; or they undercut the banks and eat back many and when wanted. Will deliv into valuable farmland or overtop er 2 or more gallons in town. C. A. the banks and leave heavy deposits Lare, one mile north of Hermiston, of sand on unharvested crops. Route 2. 44-lp At sharp bends streams are par ticularly likely to kick over the GOOD BUYS IN USED CARS — traces. At the outside of the bend See the Hermiston Auto Co. 4 4-lc where the thrust of the flowing wa ter is greatest they usually gnaw FOR SALE GOOD UPRIGHT away at the bank. On the inside piano. 365.00 cash or terms to re they often deposit soil m atter washed down from farther up liable party. Inquire at H. W. Laud- stream. In this way, a gravel bar ermiik, 1 *4 mile N. W. of Hermiston. 44-2c is sometimes built up on the inside of the bend which tends to “ shove” the stream farther toward the out GOOD BUYS IN USED CARS — side bank and increase the cutting See the Hermiston Auto Co. 4 4-lc on that side. As a part of its demonstration FOR SALE—REASONABLE, MY program of erosion control, the soil 10 acre ranch with modern 6-room conservation service is helping house: hot and cold water, bath and many farmers make these streams behave. On the outside bend of a ail fixtures; also first class barn for stream where a considerable 20 head of cows and all necessary amount of cutting has occurred, outbuildings; all newly painted and service engineers assist in building in first class condition. No encum structures, such as jetties, which brance. A. P. Garner. 4 4-3p divert the flow away from the dam aged area and give protective vege FOR SALE—YELLOW TKANS- tation a chance to become estab parent apples, although small, best lished. Such trees as osier, willow, or dogwood are recommended for for jelly and sauce now while green. Also better keepers now than later. permanent protection. A. F. Rohrman residence. Phone 2401. 44-tfc Urges Safety of Water Hermiston Auto Co. Supplies in Rural Areas GOOD BUYS IN USED CARS — Public health can be bought, espe See the Hermiston Auto Co. 44-lc cially in regard to the safety and SOME purity of rural water supplies, ac TO TRADE 40-ACRES. cording to Robert Newton Clark, cleared, timber and water. Small district engineer of the New York orchard, team mules, cows, drag saw, state department of health. stump puller. Will give or take some “ It can be bought,” he said, “ei cash, for eastern Oregon ranch. Har ther by the use of money, time, or intelligence.” He pointed out that ry Barr, Rt. 1, Rainier, Ore. 44-4p the rural situation differs from that FOR SALE OR RENT—6-ROOM in the city; city water, used in great house. Hermiston. See F. A. Bak volume, is treated. In the country 44-3p the use of home water supplies is er, agent, Stanfield. not so managed. ROOMS FOR RENT — MRS. “The clearest, coldest, tastiest Floyd Knerr, or phone 3331. 43-3c glass of water may harbor death. In many instances the risk is un MILK COWS FOR SALE—Carl warranted.” Metteer. Columbia district. 42-3p He referred to the many chances for contamination of water supplies GOOD BUYS IN USEDCARS — and how pollution may result. The See the Hermiston Auto Co. 4 4-lc simplest way to sterilize a well, he said, is to use a chlorine compound, MONARCH ELECTRIC RANGE liquid bleaching solutions, or similar with trash burner and water front. laundry bleaches. From one to four ounces are added to a pail of water Must see to appreciate. See Oron O. 44-lc and introduced into the water sup Felthouse. ply. Then, enough water should be pumped or drawn from the system so that a distinct chlorine odor is noticeable at the tap or pump. After this, no water is drawn for a few hours, which gives the chlorine a chance to kill objectionable organ isms. Grinding Farm Tools Edged tools in the farm workshop can work satisfactorily only when properly ground. The angle at which to grind a cold chisel depends on the hardness of the metal on which it is to be used; the softer the metal, the keener the edge. A templet con sisting of a piece of tin with a guide notch, one-half inch wide and three- eighths inch deep, will help in deter mining the correct angle. Chisels ground to fit such a notch will be well suited for general work. FOR SALE 21 WEANER PIGS. Cheap. First class condition. H. H. Whipple, Irrigon. 44-3p FOR SALE — REBUILT POCKET watches, Elgin, Waltham and Hamilton; $5.00 to $12.00. A. W. Behrman, Hermiston. 43-3c FOR SALE — OVER 29 ACRES improved alfalfa and pasture: fruit, berries; crop all goes; R.R., electricity, school bus, cream route. Cheap for cash. Elijah Duvall, Her miston, Ore. 43-3tp GOOD BUYS IN USED CARS — See the Hermiston Auto Co. 44-lc FOR SALE—PIE CHERRIES, RED currants and raspberries. A. C. Swarner. 42-3c HERMISTON RESIDENCE PROP- erty for sale at a bargain. See F. A. Baker, Stanfield. 43-3p GET YOUR LUMBER AT THE mill and save handling costs that are necessary if the lumber is brought to the yard here. The fol lowing are some of the prices at the mill at Lyle, Wn.—Good rough 2x4- 2x6 or 2x8, $13; l x6-lx8, $12,50; 1x12 2x12, $15. If wanted planed add $2 per thousand feet; Shiplap, $12. $14 and $16; orders can be left at the yard here and will be sent same day to the mill so lumber can be ready when you come after it. Our phone is 3521, F. M. Cox & Associates. LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE hauling. Prompt service. Fully insured. Phone 461, Ray Tolar, Echo, Ore. 40-3p-tfc GOOD BUYS IN USED CARS — See the Hermiston Auto Co. 44-lc W E BUY, SELL AND EXCHANGE furniture, machinery, household articles. Miller's Trading Post, Her miston. 3-tfc E. P. DODD — REAL, ESTATE, sales, leases, exchanges. Insur ance—fire, automobile, accident. No tary public, execution of legal pa pers. Herald office, Hermiston, Ore gon. 15-tfe TY P E W R IT E R S FOR rent — Easy terms. Drug Store, Hermiston. SALE OR Thompson's 5-tfc • PAINTING • PAPERING • KALSOMINING — Spray Painting and Signs — Anything - Anywhere - Anytime All Work Guaranteed - Estimates FREE BERT MICHEL Phone 131 Hermiston, Ore. C. A. B I N D E R PLUMBING Call Tum-A-Lum - Phone 3132 Umatilla, Oregon J. V. VILLERMOURE ELECTRICAL Phone 3821 SERVICE Hermiston W. L. Morgan. D. M. D. General Dentistry X-Ray and Diagnosis Bank Bldg. Pho. 2592 - Res. 2112 Sunday & Eve. by Appointment Dr. A. E. MARBLE CHIROPRACTOR Office: 2 blocks E of post office Office hours: 8 to 12 - 1:30 to 6 Phone 3061 - Hermiston, Ore. DR. A. C. WILLCUTT i OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN & SURGEON D R . F. B. B E L T j PHYSICIAN & SURGEON ’) — Office Hours — 10:30 - 12:30 a. m. - 2 - 5 p. m. Other Hours by Appointment DR. W. M. MARBUT PHYSICIAN & SURGEON Phone 3161 Hermiston Peterson & Peterson ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW U. S. National Bank Building Practice In State 4 Fed. Courts Pendleton. Oregon The More Folks You Tell The More Goods You Sell .< OSBORN APARTMENTS w . J. W A R N E R ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Hermiston, Oregon
