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FOUR MEDFORD (OREGON) 4-H Club Members From 8 Communities Participate in Members of 4-H clubs from eight communities in Jackson county took part in livestock showman ship and judging con tests during the second ,annual Phoenix prefair at the Phoenix Community hall Saturday. Jack Dube, v o c a tional ag riculture instructor at Phoenix, " was the official judge. Miss Marj orie Hattan. 4-H club agent, visited with home economics club members to make sugges tions for their exhibits at the county fair. The county 4-H and Future Farmers of America fair is scheduled for Aug. 19-24. Results of the placings at the prefair are as follows: Beef Showmanship Class 1, first, Ken Steward, Sis-Q, second, Linda Gibson, West Side, third. Carolyn Tiegs, Talent, fourth, Nancy Lusk, Sis Q, fifth. Mavis Strom, South west Medford, sixth, Carolyn Sidener, Central Point; Class 2, first. Chip Buffington, Phoenix, fourth, Henry Scott, Phoenix fifth, Wayne Ditsworth, Phoenix sixth, Janet Glidden, Phoenix, seventh, James Scott, Phoenix Class 3, first, Karen Jossy, Antelope, second. Jan Calloway, Reese Creek, third, Kathy Zap- ell, Talent, fourth, Mike Char ity, Central Point, fifth, Clifford Eradshaw,' Sis-Q. sixth, Kay Stephenson, Reese Creek: Class 4. first, Linda Sommer, Talent second, John James. Talent, third. Steve Stewart, Sis-Q, fourth, Ronald Anderson. An telope, fifth, Ricky Anderson, Antelope, sixth, Karen Feller, Sis-Q; Class 5, first. Bill An horn. Central Point, second, Joyce Kerr, Sis-Q. third. Patsy, Charley, Central Point, fourth. Ann Carter, Sis-Q; Class 6, first Monte Cook, Central Point, and second, Edith Williamson, Sis-Q. Sheep Showmanship Class 1, 0first, Kay DeMers, Phoenix, second, Jim Martin, Phoenix, third, Renee Johnson, Phoenix, fourth Charles Martin, Phoenix, fifth, Charles Swingle, Phoenix, sixth, Ronald Whillock, Phoenix; Class 2, first, Daryl Zapell, Talent, second, Kathy Zapell, Talent, third, Kay Steph enson, Reese Creek, fourth Linda Sommer, Talent, fifth, Billy Ul- lom, Central Point, sixth, Jackie Howard, Phoenij; Class 3, Caro lyn Barnes, West -Side, second, Steve Stewart, Sis-Q, third. Linda Gibson, West Side, fourth, John Hughes, Reese Creek, fifth. Nancy Lusk, Sis-Q, sixth David Foote, Central- Point. Class 4, first, Carol Foote, Central Point, second. Mary, Ann Cantrall, Ruch, third, John Ly- Lew Temperatures Cause Bloom Drop It is natural for blossoms to drop from tomato plants until minimum temperatures are above 55 for several consecu tive nights, C. B. Cordy, county horticulture agent, remineded residents today. Cordy said he has had several calls on the subject recently. He explained that earlier varie ties will set fruits at lower temp eratures, but these varieties have some other drawbacks. The county agent said tomato plant growth should not be ex cessively stimulated by use of fertilizers and other factors ear ly in the growing season. Fruit setting will take place at slight ly lowcre minimum tempera tures if growth of the plant is glower, he explained. Beekeepers Meet in Courthouse Tuesday Rogue Valley Beekeepers as sociation met Tuesday evening in the county courthouse. The group discussed the use of poison sprays in the orchards in early spring that are deadly ' to bees. They discused a method by which the beekeepers in areas where poison sprays are to be ap plied may be notified in advance so the bees may be moved from the area. The next meeting of the group will be Aug. 27. New Rules on Auction Markets Co in Effect Salem New regulations gov erning the operation of livestock auction markets were promul gated June 28 by the state de partment of agriculture and are r,ow in effect. These orders also include the examination, test ing and treating of livestock handled or sold in auction mar kets and stockyards in Oregon. Also covered are provisions guiding the conduct of the new state-federal approved auction markets. Copies of the regula tions are available to anyone in terested from the state depart ment of agriculture, division of animal industry, Salem. Sudan grass seeded soon after corn planting will be ready for pasture or green-chop in July and August. MAIL TRIBUNE brand, Sis-Q: Class 5, first. Wayne Ditsworth, Phoenix, sec ond, Joyce Kerr, Sls-Q. third, Norman D i t s w orth. Phoenix, fourth, Cecilia Fichtner, Central Point. Dairy Showmanship Class 1, first, Virginia Martin, Phoenix, second, Gail Glidden, Phoenix, third. Jim Martin, Phoenix, fourth Romelle Fos sen. Ruch, fifth, Norman Dits worth, Phoenix, sixth, Cecilia Fichtner. Central Point; Class 2, first, Carolyn Tiegs, Talent, second, Richard Anderson, An telope, third. John Hughes Reese Creek, fourth, Linda Som mer, Talent, fifth, Jerry Moore. Reese Creek, sixth, Jonathan Johnson, Phoenix: Class 3, first Gary Fosscn, Ruch, second, Daryl Zapell, Talent, third, Karen Jossy, Antelope, fourth, Mike Anhorn, Central Point, fifth, Carol Foote, Central Point, sixth, Kathy Zapell, Talent. Class 4, first, Divid Foote, Central Point, second, Ronald Anderson, Antelope, third, Kay Stephenson. Reese Creek, fourth, Starlene Wilkins. Talent; Class 5. first, Paul Medina, Reese Creek, second, Charles Martin, Phoenix, third. Janet Glidden, phoenix, fourth. Billy Ullom, Central Point, fifth, Dorothy James, Phoenix, sixth, Vernon Calkins, Phoenix; Class 6, first, Mary Ann Cantrall, Ruch, sec ond, Tony Glidden, Phoenix, and fifth, Mary Ann Barker, Ruch. Livestock Judging Contest First, Joanne Calloway, Reese Creek; second, Karen Jossy, Antelope; third. John James, Talent: fourth. Kay Stephenson, Reese Creek; fifth, James Scott, Phoenix; sixth, Jim Martin, Phoenix; seventh. John Lybrand, Sis-Q: eighth place tie, Linda Gibson, Coloen Franek and Clint Gibson, all of West Side; ninth, Carolyn Tiegs, Talent, and 10th Ronaid Anderson, Antelope. More Lygus Bugs Attack Seed Fields Here This Year Jackson county seed growers are still having considerable trouble with lygus bug infesta tions in their fields, according to W. B. Tucker, county agricul ture agent. The small green bugs suck juices from the plant buds, caus ing blooms to drop and greatly reducing the seed crop yield, Tucker explained. Resisting DDT Lygus bugs this year appear to to resisting applications of DDT However, experts are still recom mending DDT as well as toxa phene and heptachlor. Tucker said two pounds of actual DDT per acre are being recommended. If this has no measurable control effect, farm ers are advised to apply two pounds actual toxaphene per acre or one-half pound heptach lor per acre. These control mat erials are available in either dust or spray forms. The alfalfa thrip, which is a smaller insect, is also active in many fields. Tucker noted. The same control methods are re commended for this insect as for lygus bugs. Build-Up Seen The county agent said the mild winter this year was favor able for development of lygus bugs. He added that farmers have not been planting as many seed crops as legumes, which gave opportunity for insect build up. There is also a noticable in festation of alfalfa weevil this year. Tucker pointed out, but parasitic insects released to con trol this pest appear to be effec tive. The parasitic insects are not harmful to crops and destroy only alfalfa weevil larvae. Coast Soil Samples Under Experiment Corvallis Soil samples from farms along Oregon's coast are being moved into greenhouses at Oregon State college in a new type of research aimed at speeding work on soil fertility Droblems in that area. OSC soil scientists are taking samples of 10 typical coastal soils from Coos Bay to Astoria. These will be placed in plastic pots in agricultural experiment station greenhouses, give a wide range of soil fertility treatments, and then checked for possible plant food deficiencies. Purpose of this type of re search is to determine the gen eral kinds and areas of soil de ficiencies along the coast, Moyle E. Harward. professor of soils at OSC said. This information will make it possible to design simpler field experiments aimed at particular soil fertility prob lems, speeding the time actual recommendations can be made to local farmers and lowering cost of this kind of research. Thursday. July 11. 1957 RARIN' TO GO Little four-year-old Susan Caleca gets out her trusty six-shooters to plug her hometown California Rodeo at Salinas July 11 through 14. Elm Leaf Beetles Serious Insects, County Agent Says The black and yellow striped elm leaf bettles are serious pests on elm trees in this area, accord ing to County Agent Don Berry. These pests are generally first noted by the home owner as greenish-yellow worms on the leaves of the Elm trees. Eventu ally, they cause the tree to lose the foliage and take on a sickly appearance. Berry said. Gather in Clusters At this time the worms and beetles can be observed crawl ing down the tree trunk and gathering in clusters at the base of the tree. These will soon re appear in the trees as a second brood. Since there are several broods a year, the damage con tinues until th fall frost. Right now ' all stages of beetles, worms and eggs can be found on the elms and where serious damage is occurring, a spray of 2 pounds DDT and 2 pounds malathion per 100 gal lons should be applied at once to prevent further damage. On Spray Needed Ordinarily one spray contain ing these materials applied dur ing May will prevent serious beetle damage to elms for the season unless reinfestation oc curs, Berry said. Defoliation such as is occur ring now is very bad for a tree and will result in dead wood scattered in the tree top, it was explained. However, the trees will not die from an attack in a single year. Repeated attacks will greatly weaken and even kill trees. Grain Inspection Office Set To Open Salem The state department of a g r i c u 1 ture will open a branch office of its division of grain inspection in Merrill Aug. 1 to serve the Klamath basin, Didector Robert J. Steward an nounced at Salem this week. Darrell W. Guthrie, grain in spector with the division head quarters in Portland since 1951, will be working supervisor of the new branch. A sampler will be selected from the Klamath area and an extra inspector will be sent in from Portland during peak grain movement. The decision, to open a grain inspection branch office in this area was reached after a study made by T. Ralph Harry, grain division chief. The study show ed that an estimated 2.500 cars of grain will be inspected year ly at the new branch and, in addition, an estimated 3,000 sub mitted samples will come from growers and elevators operators. No protein tests will be made at this branch. Samples for this purpose will be mailed through the division's chemical labora tory the day they arrive in Port land. Researchers Study Nitrogen in Lakes Madison, Wis. KB Nitrogen found in lake waters may be coming from water that "perco lates'' through the soil and finds its way into lakes through springs and streams. Four University of Wisconsin soil researchers have been studying the accumulation of ni trogen because it stimulates the growth of algae and weeds. The researchers are looking for the source of nitrogen to reclaim the lake for recreational pur poses. Tests have shown that the un desirable nitrogen does not come from soil erosion, and now it is believed farmlands are indirect ly the source. Erosion control measures would, not be effective in stop ping the percolated water the re searchers said. New Warehouses on Farms Salem A number of new warehouses constructed on Ore - gon farms prompt the state de- ... , . partment of agriculture to ad - vise that some of them may be subject to the public grain ware house inspection and licensing law. i If farmers who have small warehouses or elevators on their farms accept grain of neighbors for paid storage or other consid-, eration, they will need a ware-, house license. Farmers who want license application blanks nr whn nppH fnrlhor information to determine whether their stor age facility needs a license should write to the department's division of grain inspection in Portland. The address is 606 S.E. Ninth ave. New Features of Law New features of the slate warehouse law added by the 1957 legislature will become ef fective Aug. 20, according to T. Ralph Harry, chief of the grain inspection division. These deal with shortages, giving notice if a warehouse decides to quit business, cause for license refu sal or revocation and exceptions to the restrictions on grain storage. This legislation sets up how the department of agriculture shall proceed if its inspectors discover grain shortages. As an ultimate, step, the department may petition the courts for ap pointment of a receiver to oper ate or liquidate the business. After Aug. 20, if any ware- Poulfrymen Urged To Protect Birds From Hot Weather Corvallis Hot weather can be a quick killer of chickens and turkeys and poultrymen should take special'care to protect their birds during hot summer days, advises Noel Bennion, extension poultry specialist at Oregon State college. Research has shown birds can stand 100-degree temperatures only about seven hours if the air is dry, Bennion says. And regardless of the humidity, poul try live only a few hours when the mercury hits 105 degrees and die in a hurry in tempera tures of 110. In direct sun, birds are killed more quickly. Can't Perspire Chickens and turkeys can't perspire like other livestock, Bennion explains. So when over heated, they can cool off only by drinking lots of cool water, keep ing in the shade, and standing in moving air or dusting in damp litter. First step in protecting poul try during hot spells is to pro vide plenty of shade, and lots of cool water in a number of water troughs or cups, he em phasizes. If birds are forced to crowd around waterers or in shade shelters, they often piie up and smother. . Protection Suggested Birds in houses or cages can be protected by opening all doors and windows to provide cross ventilation, Bennion s u g gests. Water sprinkled over the roof and the sunny side of the house will help keep temperatures down, and electric fans blowing air into the house from the cool side will also help. Lawn soakers that spread water in a fine spray over a wide area can be used in houses with birds on ' the floor or in cages. Most poultry losses in Oregon have occurred between 3 to 6 in the afternoon, Bennion reports. Oregon Growers Vote Against Commission Salem O r e g o n growers of Highland bentgrass seed repect ed the proposal for a commodity commission in their referendum conducted the last week in June. One hundred twenty-nine reg istered producers voted. The favorable vot of 78 was eight ballots short of reaching the re quired two-thirds majority. The producers voting for the commission represented almost 1.7 million pounds of the 19o6 Oregon production. The 51 vot ing against grew 1.2 million pounds of the 1956 crop. The state department of ag riculture conducted the hearings and referendum. Power Winch. Invention Found to Have Many Uses Chicago 0P The inventor of a power winch to load boats on trailers didn't know how versa tile his device was. Later experiments showed it could be used to hoist anchors on davits to raise or lower boats, and to retrieve water ski ropes. But now comes another possi bility as a fishing reel for big game fish. Loaded with 100-pound test line it works on tarpon or sharks and presumably "on other mon sters. While it might not be too valuable for an able-bot'ied citi zen, it could come in handy for a heart patient of the elderly. unce tne tisn is hooked, the reel hauls it in at either 25 or 5o feet per minute. I house operator decides to quit 1 business, he must give 30-days adva?ce notice t0 a11 holders of warehouse receipts, to persons storing grain and tQ ,h ! department of agriculture. Amended Law With respect to license actions. GOLD HILL " I I I Is ija I F7 I JS ll I Form and warden Library Painted in Beige BY MRS. CLYDE KELL Gold Hill The walls and ceil ing of the Gold Hill Public Li brary were recently painted a beige tone. The color, which was selected by the librarian, Mrs. Carl Routh, gives the large room with it's old fashioned high ceil ing, an inviting appearance. Folding chairs have replaced benches, which have been used many years. Curtains for the library are needed, Mrs. Routh said. Indi vidauls or organizations inter ested in furnishing material for the curtains should contact Mrs. Routh. According to Mrs. Routh pictures or anything that would add to the attractiveness of the library would be welcome and appreciated. The library is open Mondays of each week from 7 until 9 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fri days from 4 until 7 p.m. Mrs. Carrie Puhl, who cele brated her 8th birthday June 29, was honored at several par ties late in June. She was among those honored at the last meeting of Amethyst Rebekah lodge June 19. She was honored at a party given at her home on Garden Row June 27. Mrs. Lily McKay and Mrs. Wilbur Martin were hostesses. Those present includ ed Mrs. William Ferguson, Mrs. William Hittle, of Gold Hill, Mrs. H. A. Dierdorf of Medford and the honoree, Mrs. Puhl. Mrs. Puhl was honored at a dinner party in the home of her nephew anc" family, Mr. and Mrs Kendal Dufur, Norman and Johnny, Saturday, June 29, which was the date of her birth day. She was born June 29, 1877 at Rock Joint, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hayes, Her fath er was a blacksmith. Her first teacher at the Rock Point school was Mrs. Marguer ite Ella Patrick. The new pri mary school in Gold Hill was named in memory of Mrs. Pat rick. Bobby Turner celebrated his 11th birthday with a swimming party and picnic Sunday, June 30, on the upper Applegate. With him were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Meister, his grand mother, Mrs. Harnett Elliott, and his brothers, Mike and Randy. Mrs. Lenard Andrews enter tained her son, Steve, on his 12th birthday July 2 with a swimming party and wiener roast, ice cream and a decorated cake. Guests were Larry Maerz and Mark Crow. Several local men donated time to assist the fire chief in burning dry grass on some of the vacant lots last Saturday and Sunday mornings. Joe Pankey returned last Sat urday from a trip to Alaska, where he has been visiting his brother, Theron Pankey, for sev eral weeks. Mrs.' Robert Lewis of the Table Rock area was a visitor in the home of her sister, Mrs. William Force, of Gold Hill July 1. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. Delos Walker and Linda spent the Fourth of July at Diamond lake. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shoe maker of Chicago are spending a two weeks vacation in Gold Hill visiting in the homes of his mother, Mrs. Helen Shoemaker, or. First ave. and his father, Ed ward Shoemaker and family of Katies creek. Edward is a form er resident of Gold Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Miller of Archiatia, Calif., arrived last Wednesday to spend the holiday weekend visiting her mother, Mrs. Helen Shoemaker. Guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Willoughby last weekend were her brothers and their families, Mr. and Mrs. A Hubbard and three children from Elkton, Ore. and Mr. and Mrs. E. Hubbard and two chil dren of Cottage Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Perkins of San Gabriel, Calif., are visit ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Brown on Highway 99, north. Mr. and Mrs. James L. Sallee went to Walport, Ore., to spend ww. TOP SPEED" the Spot" Relief for Heartburn CMfr 10. May Be Subject to License the amended law says the de- partment may refuse to issue or revoke a license for (1) violation or failure to comply with any provisions of the warehouse act; (2) violation or failure to com ply with any of the rules and regulations adopted under the last weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hawkins. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Netzel and family of Gold Hill returned to their home after spending the Four of July holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. EvereU Jennings at Chemult, Ore. Mr. and Mrs. Garold Robbins and family of Rock Point have had as their guests the past week their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gail Robbins from San Gabriel, Calif. Weekend guests at the Robbins home were another son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Robbins and family of Oakland, Ore. Mr. and Mrs. Linsley Dotson and daughter, Pamela, return ed to their home in Ontario, Calif., following a short visit in Gold Hill with his mother, Mrs. Maybeile Kams. Linsley is a former resident of Central Point. Mr; and Mrs. Sidney Payne, their son, Terry, and daughter, Cindy, went to Oregon City last Saturday and returned Monday. While there they visited at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith. Another daughter. Miss Marion Payne returned to Gold Hill with them after a six week visit in the Smith home. Terry remained for a visit with the Smiths. Mrs. Rita Peacock plans to leave Thursday for Seattle, Wash., where she will visit a cousin, Miss Rita Benson. George Davis entered the Sacred Heart hospital in Med ford last week where he under went major surgery July 5. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Day of Bremerton, Wash., arrived last Wednesday for a visit over the Fourth of July holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Day, and sister Miss Sharon Day, of the Upper River road and with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Taylor, and family. While in southern Oregon, they also visit ed in the home of her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Taylor, and daughters of the Table Rock area. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Day and Miss Sharon Day went with their guests, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Day, to Crater lake and Diamond lake on Saturday, July 6. Mrs. Fred Day i the former Lola Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. James Rosecrans and daughters of Galls creek have had as their house guests the past week her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. William Webster and sons from South Gater, Calif. Miss Reba Taylor is spending a two weeks vacation at the home of her father's nephew and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Taylor at Elkton, Ore. She also will visit her brother. Glen Taylor, and Curtis Payne, both local boys, who are employed near Elkton for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Lenard Andrews and son, Steve, went to Cottage Grove July 3, where they were overnight guests at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Gilham. They were present for the family reunion there on the Fourth of July. Mr. and Mrs. George Andrews of Ashland stayed at the home of their son, Lenard Andrews, while they were on their holi day vacation. Dave Parker of Gold Hill ac companied Mr. and Mrs. Howard Davis and Miss Judi Davis of Central Point to Hiatt lake Sun- For "Better Luck" with future Layers TRIANGLE ?EEEVDElop,N You make your own good luck when yoa feed your pullets this famous formula to insure a. Faster growth and better development b. A Bodily reserve for highest egg production 'Triangle Developing Feed has the full nutrient balance to insure an early start and better egg production this fall. We carry a full stock in mash or cracked pellet form. ki.lM.'Ir!H act; and (3) failure to maintain the warehouse premises in a legal manner. Copies of the amendments may be obtained from the de partment headquarters in Salem or from the grain division in Portland. Lumpy Jaw Illness In Animals Costly "Lumpy jaw," a disease seen freqently in both dairy cattle and beef animals, can be costly to American farmers, the Ameri can Foundation for Animal Health warned today. The disease also can affect other species of livestock, and human beings, too. Lumpy jaw is caused by bacteria which have some unusual char acteristics when examined in the labora tory and that fact aids veterin arians in making a diagnosis, the foundation said. Symptoms of the disease in clude one or more swellings of varying size in the region of the head. The swellings most frequently involve facial bones of the upper and lower jaws. "Another type called "woody tongue" makes feeding difficult or impossible. The result is a drop in weight, and in the case of dairy cattle, a decline in milk production. Symptoms of several other infections are similar to those of "lumpy jaw," so it is important that a veterinarian be called in to make a correct diagnosis be fore any type of treatment is started. day July 7, where they will va cation until July 10. Mr. and Mrs. (Roby) Robin son and daughter, Robin, his mother, Mrs. Susie Robinson Carl and Bob Routh, spent July 3 and 4 camping at Willow lake. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Routh return ed to Gold Hill July 4. Dad Herrick accompanied the Rouths to the lake early Friday morn ing. Debbie Clements returned July 9 to Sweethome, Ore., to visit her aunt and family, Mr, and Mrs. Bill Zimmerman and daughters, Jackie and Janice, who have been visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Clements. Debbie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Dale Clements. Mr. and Mrs. Kendal Dufur and family have had as then house guests the past week her brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs. Donald McCormic and son from San Diego, Calif. Due to the rapid development of changes in contract negotia tions between the cement work er and employer, a special union meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 19, at 8 p.m. in the scout hall, according to J. Fred Lewis, recording-secretary of the United Cement, Lime and Gypsum Workers International Union Local 136 in Gold Hill. A special meeting of Amethyst ; Rebekah lodge is scheduled for Friday July 12 at 8 p.m. in the IOOF halL The president of the Rebekah Assembly of Oregon, Mrs. Mary H. Parker, will make her official visit to this lodge on that date. All Rebekahs are urg ed to attend. 7 Builders Supply QDALITT BLOCKS Bricks, Flues, . Drain Tile 727 W. McAndrews Ph. SP 2-4107 Progress Reported In OSC Research on Irradiated Foods Corvallis Progress in re search on irradiated foods a promising new product of the atomic age has been reported bv Ore eon State college aericul- tural chemists who have receiv ed a fourth grant for experi ments. The latest grant from the Quartermaster Food and Con tainer Institute for the ' Armed Forces, Chicago, is for $14,330. The institute is interested in the development of irradiated or atomic-sterilized foods because of their tremendous potential for long-time storage without refrigeration. Problem Involved One of the problems Involved, however, is that some foods, such as beef, take on a "differ ent" flavor when irradiated. The OSC agricultural chemists are" trying to determine what causes the flavor change and what can be done to overcome it. The tested food is irradiated at the Idaho Falls, Ida., atomic energy installation. Dr. Edward C. Bubi and Dr. Joseph S. Butts, leaders of this study, have found that the flavor changes result from extremely small amounts of an unknown compound formed in the ioniz ing treatment. They are trying to isolate the compound in the treated meats and then find ways to "block" or "bind it up" so flavor is not affected. Flavor changes are much more pronounced in some foods than others, they have found. Flavor of pork is almost unchanged by irradiation while beef shows marked flavor change. Research Starts Research was started in 1954 under a grant from the institute and the grant has been renewed each year since then. In related research for the office of surgeon general, de partment of the Army also con ducted under special grants dur ing the past four years Bubl and Butts are feeding irradiated food to white rats to check the nutritional properties of the treated food. Pork, peaches, car rots and jam are now being used in the irradiated food tests. Use of Sawdust Is Explained in Circular Corvallis How to use saw dust instead of soil in nursery layering beds when growing fruit tree rootstocks is explained in a new circular, published by the Oregon State college agri cultural experiment station. Titled, "Propagating Clonal Rootstocks," the new circular tells how to use Douglas fir saw dust in both mound and continu ous or row layering. On the OSC experiment station farms, the use of sawdust has increased the number of rooted layers pro duced and lowered the amount of labor needed, the circular , says. COW'S HEAD Salt Lake City Wl An out door advertising firm asked po lice help when an ambitious tro phy seeker raided a dairy client's display and made off with a display cow's head weigh ing 300 pounds. Kan ICil Economy Size 93c EASTS! DE MARKET 608 EAST MAIN I SOLO IOCAUY ir ' 1 MORTON Milling Co. Medford, Oregon
