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14 MAIL TRIBUNE, Medford, Or. A Sunday, March 13, I960 irelliiOTdl Hewers leoirag C Dim Volby :OL9 STYLE This pair of flat topped breadpan heaters iwere photographed in the Vilas rd. area. A group of pear 'trees can be shown in the background. This type of heater "with the lard pail type are considered heavy smoke producers and are being replaced at the rate of 20 per cent a year in the Rogue valley orchards. These heaters are called bread pans because of their shape. jTf7y STYLE A return stack heater stands tall among a mp of pear trees at the southern fringe of Medford. This ne is considered one of the less smoke producing heaters. gases returned to the heater bowl by the short elbow fpfe on the side and vaporize the oil. Orchardists and agri cultural authorities point out that there is no such thing as a gvnokeless heater. All heaters produce at least some smoke, fcosy say. Area orchardists estimate they have a 550,000 lvestment in heaters ordered, heaters already in the or cards or stockpiled for assembly in the orchards. led Cross Seeks Funds in County The Jackson county Red 0 Cross chapter is accepting cash contributions to help al leviate suffering in Agadir. Morocco, local officials said Friday. An earthquake March 1 leveled much of the city, causing an estimated 4,000 deaths and 5,000 injuries. The Red Cross said cash contributions designated for earthquake relief will . be transmitted to the area office in San Francisco through nor mal channels for forwarding to Red Cross officials in Mor occo and the Moroccan Red Crescent. .v The local Red Cross chap ter also is conducting its an nual fund raising campaign in areas of Jackson county not served by a united fund. ; United Medford Crusade and the Ashland-Talent Unit r J NT WITH Iteaiu&iciw ed Fund budget monies to the Red Cross, and fund raising drives will not be conducted where - those funds serve an area. Programs are planned in Jacksonville-West Side; Ruch -Applegate; Central Point, Gold Hill. Rogue River, Eagle Point, Shady Cove. Butte Falls, Prospect and Phoenix, officials said. A CURE-ALL Memphis, Tenn. - (LTD - City Judge Beverly Boushe dis missed charges of public drunkenness against James NeaL '55", after Neal said he was trying to cure a gallstone attack with a home remedy compounded of beer, epsom salts, vinegar, water, gin and a cup of laundry blueing. MEDFORD PAINT jnd Wallpaper Store 6th & Holly Diagonally Across from Post Office? PHONE SP 2-9321 We Give S&H GREEN STAMPS B33 Heating To Start By JOE COWLEY Mail Tribune Staff Writer With the orchard heating season tentatively scheduled to start within a week or so, Jackson county residents are wondering how bad the smoke from the heaters will be this year. The Jackson County Fruit Growers League has recom mended that orchardists replace their smokier types of smudgepots at the rate of 20 per cent a year over a five year period. Recommended is the return-stack heater, which produces less smoke than the "bread pan" or "lard pail." Dunbar Carpenter, Medford fruit grower, was appointed by the county court to represent the fruit industry in the anti-air pollution campaign. He estimates that approximately 88 per cent of the peargrowers with open type heaters have signed a written agreement to convert their pots at the recommended rate, and are doing so. Of an estimated 50,627 open type heaters formerly used, 10,000 have been converted, replaced by new or used return stack heaters or ordered for replacement. This would bring the current conversion well within the one-fifth or 20 per cent agreed upon. Carpenter pointed out that this conversion represents a total investment for the fruit industry of well over $50,000. 25 lo 40 Per Acre Growers figure they should have from 25 to 40 hotstack type or less smoke producing heaters to an acre to do an ef fective job of preventing frost damage to the tender fruit buds. At an average cost of $7 per pot this would mean $210 to $280 an acre conver sion costs. Growers said the open heaters are more effective since they keep the heat down low and spread it out hori zontally where it does the most good. Return stacks tend to shoot it upwards past, the trees. A Mail Tribune reporter re cently toured orchards on the fringes of Medford and vari ous ones at the north and south ends of the county. Gen erally, the orchardists are liv ing up to their agreement. All the orchards inspected at the southern fringes of Medford are converting as rapidly as they can. One grower has replaced 50 per cent of his heaters with the return - stack types, although the agreement calls for only 20 per cent replacement. Have New Pots Growers in this area's pear orchards have row on row of shiny new pots with the over size central stack and the short elbow of pipe which re turns the hot gases to the bowl of the heater to vaporize the oil for more complete com bustion. They ranged from the road near residences to the center of their or chards. Most of the growers in the fringe areas i:re concen trating the less smoke-producing heaters in the orchard areas near homes. From the center to the oth er side of the orchards we saw the square black shapes of the "bread pan" type. These are old style heaters which re semble the old-fashioned pans in which our grandparents baked bread. These are the heaters which orchardists say spread out more heat, but also produce more smoke. The flat slide covers can be opened a crack or slid back all the way ac cording to the amount of flame desired. Easier to Handle They are easier to handle in the orchards compared to the top heavy return stackers. Owners of the orchards near the new subdivisions with their brightly painted homes are sensitive to public opinion. They frankly admit their public relations sagged badly after growers were forced to heat for 10 consecu tive days last season and as long as 6 hours a stretch with all of the heating equipment they could lay their hands on to save the fruit. At the same time, they point to the high cost of coversion. "They want us to change our pots to help the commu nity, but what is the com munity willing to do to help us to make this conversion?" one veteran grower here wanted to know. Offers Fund Start One Medford jeweler l fered a large sum of money to start a pot conversion fund for the poorer or smaller growers. So far nobody has offered to add to his offer, that we know of. None of the institutions which lend money to orchard ists seems willing to ease their loan rates to help the smaller or marginal producer with his pot conversion. So this pot conversion pro gram may be another factor in making the large orchards larger and eliminating the smaller ones. The smaller or chardists may even turn more of their land into real estate developments taking it out of orchard production altogeth er. Considerable orchard acreage has already gone for subdivisions. No Lower Rales "It would be impossible for Season Soon us to lower our interest rates or make our terms any more flexible than they are now," according to a spokesman for an institution which handles many of the orchardists' loans. "Our annual interest charges now are 7 per cent. How high or low this interest charge goes depends on the availability of money for loans and the individual or chard operation covered." This loaning institution spokesman suggested integra tion as a possible solution to financing "poor" growers. The smaller orchardists would combine under the SOS coop erative packing house in Med ford, which in turn would turn the financial arrange ment over to a farm loan in stitution. This would mean contract operations similar to the sys tem fostered by the southern broiler industry. However, this brought some questions, and critical snorts from one of the more pessi mistic and perhaps more real istic, agricultural authorities in the valley. Wouldn't Join Pool "A good operator in fair fi nancial condition certainly wouldn't join a pool with a poor, inefficient operator," he stated. Approximately 12 years ago following a serious and lengthy orchard heating pe riod, residents poured out their complaints about the black smudgepot smoke. It was suggested then that a five year program of pot replace ment be set up like the one which the fruit industry is backing, generally, now. Some orchardists started con verting then. These are ahead now. Many others let it slide. Some of the smaller or chardists will not be heating this year because they frank ly admit they can't afford to convert their pots. A large number of orchards did not have any pots visible. There are many more ship ments of the new return-stack heaters due in the valley be fore the heating season, we were told. Some of the or chards in the normally warm er and less exposed locations may not have to heat and may be gambling on past experi ence. Blanket of Cold Air Because the valley is usual ly covered by a blanket of cold air from the ground up during the : heating season, wind machines which are ef fective in southern California are generally inefficent here. However, the 401 orchard, Holloway orchard and the Old Sky orchard can use the machine effectively over at least part of their acreage. These machines are placed atop a high steel tower with large airplane type propel lers mounted fore and aft powered by electricity or a ; gas engine. Placed over the right kind of topography these machines can suck the warm air down to an orchard allowing it to flow over the trees. The Medford pear industry, already noted for its ad vanced techniques and con tinuing research in harvest ing and handling fruit, is try ing every possible gimmick to reduce the smoke and yet more effectively warm the fruit trees. Use of Presto-Logs One of these newer ideas is use of Presta-logs in open pots. However, cor pared to the oil burning heaters their burning time is short and the logs tend to break or crumble in wet weather. They are also bulky to hande. These are be ing used on a limited basis, however. The same jeweler who of fered funds for pot conver sion also suggested that small plastic tents be dropped over WIND MACHINE In a few of the valley's orchards where topography is suitable wind machines are used to suck the warm air down to allow it to flow over the fruit trees. Charles E. Henry, production super intendent for Pinnacle Packing company, and Paul Culbertson, Medford area or- the fruit trees for protection against frost. "It would be far simpler to drop a large plastic tent over Medford and let us heat the way we always have," an or chardist commented wryly. The fact remains that some small orchardists may yet burn the tires outlawed by the fruit industry generally. One peach orchard in the Phoenix area was observed to have a large stockpile of rubber tires. Talk lo Owners As these stockpiles are dis covered, their owners will be talked to by fruit industry representatives. How effective these talks will be and how well- the in dustry as a whole will coop erate in case of a severe freeze remains to be seen. Some ob servers feel an ordinance may yet be necessary. No steps have been taken in this direc tion yet. "Since. the fruit industry is spending many thousands of dollars to alleviate its part of the overall smog problem, the industry hopes the public will appreciate this effort and go along with it during the conversion period," one grow er remarked. "The fruit in dustry is the number two industry in the Rogue River valley." All-Talent Show Set in Ashland Ashland Ashland's all-high talent show will be presented Monday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ashland High school gymnasium. The event will be sponsored by the Ashland Band Boosters with proceeds helping to fi nance the high school band's trip to the Portland Rose Fes tival June 11. Talent show acts range from the comical to the classi cal, starring both musical and acting talents. A major fea ture of the program will be the "Riffs," an eight-p i e c e musical group consisting of Russ Blair, Judy Berg, Jim Lewis, Bud Linninger, Jeanne Millet, Sharon Prettyman, Denny Reter and Bob Voris. A dance for those attending will follow the show. Tickets may be purchased from Ashland band members or their families, students ap- pering in the talent show, the i Palace Cafe, and the Ashland' Laundry. An estimated $1,800 has been set as the goal necessary to send the band to the Port land Rose Festival, according to Raoul Maddox, band direc tor. The amount is based on costs of last year's trip to the event. The Band Boosters hope to promote the entry of a float representing Ashland in the festival parade. The entry would entitle the Ashland band to march in the festival's Grand Floral Parade. Poison Oak? Try a Bottle of ZEMACOL You must be satisfied or youi money cheerfully refunded. Get a j bottle today at WESTERN THRIFT 1 4-H Club Ruch Electricity Club A meeting of the Ruch 4-H Electricity club was held at the Travis boys home recent ly. The meeting was conduct ed by President Clyde Travis. Demonstrations were given by Dan Hackett on a flash light he made; Boyd Travis on a flashlight and two and three way switch, and William Travis on an electric motor he made. New members are Ray Cook, Bob Cook, Fritz Ram say and Ronny Thames. William Travis, Reporter Crater Teen-A-Paige Club The Crater Teen-A -Paige 4-H club held a meeting at the home of their leader, Mrs. Sidener, and daughter, Caro lyn, March 8. A special guest, Mrs. Weath erford, spoke on pointers in pressing and ironing different types of materials, and parts of clothing. It was interesting, and everyone learned some thing. On Monday, March 14, at 10 a.m. the club members are going to meet at the Pinkham home and go to the Medford Yardage Shop to look at dif ferent types of materials. Afterwards, they, will go to North's Chuckwagon for lunch. The Teen-A-Paige's 4-H win dow was done last Saturday by Allison Pinkham. Mrs. Pinkham and Mrs. Sidener, in Lillie's Beauty Shop, Central Point. On Feb. 20, Judy Daniels, Sharon Tompson, Mona Schroedor and Sue Higinboth am met at the Sidener home to fill pressing hams. The next meeting will be at Nancy and Elaine McKay's home on April 6. Two parents, Mrs. Boes and Mrs. Tompson visited the meeting. Refreshments were served by Sharon Trautman. Sue Higinbotham, Reporter Central Point Cudchewers The Central Point Cudchew ers 4-H club met recently at the home of their leader, Mrs. Anhorn, on Freeman rd. There was a short meeting and then the members made and pre pared decorations for the 4-H window display. NO SPARKS! NO SMOKE! -NO FLOOR DRAFTS! LOWERS FUEL BILLS! Uniform ka from floor to oeilm?. Bum wood, preito-logt or briquets. Yo control fir ... your home and family safer! SENS FIREPLACE WIDTH Mt BEKHT. RECEIVE Colorful Booklet FREE! or Phone SP 2-7166 Smith-Dynge Lmbr. Co. Corner of chardist, stand near a wind machine in the 401 orchards north of Medford. In the fore ground is a Lazy Flame heater, another of the hot stack heaters which vaporize the gases causing a more complete vaporizing of the smudge oil and hence less smoke. News rne window display was put up at the Rexal Drug store in Central Point. Re freshments were served at the end of the meeting. Sue Higinbotham, Reporter Westside Hay Burners The Westside Hayburner's 4-H Horse club held their reg ular meeting at the home of Susan Tinsly March 5. The roll call was, "Goals to be accomplished during the club year." The goals for the coming year were discussed and sev eral projects were planned. Among the projects is a possi ble ride and snow party which is being planned this spring Also discussed was a riding demonstration to be put on by willing members of the Hay- burner's club at the coming Sports Fair March 26 at the Medford Armory. The roll call topic for next meeting will be "safety re minders." A special report will also be given by Bonnie Cheney. The next meeting will be held at the home of Jan Maine, Saturday, April 9, at 10 a.m. Since there was no further business the meeting was ad journed and refreshments served. Bonnie Cheney, Reporter. State Income Tax Office to Be Open The local office of the Ore gon State Tax commission will be open at 124 West Fourth st. on Mondays to help tax payers in filing state income tax returns, according to O. D. Binegar Jr., office manag er. Dates when the office will be open are March 14, 21, 28, April 4 through 8 and April 11 through 15. Those persons seeking help should bring copies of their 1958 and 1959 federal returns if possible plus full details on any questions, Binegar sug gested. Easy Terms, 8th and Fir Evening Classes at College Are Listed Ashland - Evening classes at Southern Oregon college this spring will include courses in ceramics, painting, orchestra, education, psychol ogy, health and physical edu cation, Mrs. Mabel W. Win ston, registrar, has announc ed. Students and adults wishing to attend the classes must en ter a transcript of high school and college records and file an admission blank with the registrar's office. A minimum enrollment fee of $21, which will cover the cost of two credit hours, is required, plus $10.50 for each additional Rogue Association Members Return Four members of the Rogue Wonderland association have returned from Salem where they presented requests re garding highway changes to the state highway commis sion. They were among those appearing at a two-day meet ing of the commission. Area residents attending were Richard Eastin, presi dent of the association; Leo Hoag, Paul Doe, and Steve Wilson. Of particular interest to the association were detour plans in the . Cascade Gorge section of Highway 62 while construction is under way and a request for $70,000 addition al annual maintenance for Highway 62. The money, ac cording to Eastin, would be used in addition to the regu lar maintenance for cut back and shoulder fills and partial repaying. Dick Knight to Attend Detroit Meeting Richard Knight, Dick Knight company, Medford, plans to attend a series of factory-dealer council meetings March 16, 17, and 18 in De troit as a delegate - at - large according to F r a n k Fisher, Portland Regional manager for the Plymouth-De Soto-Val-iant division, Chrysler corpo ration. Knight will represent all the states, Fisher explained. This is the first of factory dealer council meetings since the formation of the Plymouth-De Soto-Valiant division of the Chrysler corporation last summer. L 2100 u u c. Columbarium ui Cemetery X z u LAM A TOUCH OF NATURE The many towering oak arid stately evergreens, that are native to Southern Oregon, along with the many flowering shrubs, within Siskiyou Memorial park, add beauty and serenity to the peaceful atmosphere of our Memorial Services. All of the duties in caring for your loved one are performed by Mr. Hosick. Trust and confidence in your funeral director give added peace of mind to your family. A Name You Can Trust SISKIYOU FUNERAL SERVICE Investigate and Save PHONE n SP 2-5488 a -i CO O 5 12 Siskiyou Memorial Park ONLY MEMBER OREGON INTERMENT ASSOCIATION IN MEDFORD I 605 HIGHLAND credit hour. Classes will begin the week of March 28, and during that time the registrar's office will be open for registration from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Students may en roll no later than the second meeting of the class. Ceramics, will be instruct ed by Otto Wilda from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays. Wilda will also have ceramic sculpture, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Richard Doi will teach paint ing on Tuesday. Music 196 and 396, orches tra, will be instructed by Dr. Herbert Cecil at 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Dr. Donald Moore will have foundations of edu cation between 7 and 9 p.m. Thursdays. Psychology of learning, will be staffed by Martin Elle, 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays. First aid will bj instructed by Dr. Ruth Bebber at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, and skating, will be offered from 6:30 to 8:30 on Tuesdays and Wednes days. The registrar's office will answer any additional inquir ies, Mrs. Winston said. IRRIGATION PUMPS to 69 H.P. $ 29 50 From up V3 H. P. Shallow Well $ggoo WELL 15450 Complete Siskiyou tkrtkvare Ph. SP 2-2939215 W. Main MEDFOftB. 0KON We Give S&H Creen stamps Mortuary Mausoleum Vi H.P. DEEf With 42 Gttt Tank Sfc$ffji Charger lWif IS JOE HOSICK Funeral Director Medford"! Only Crematory ALL WITHIN 1
