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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 8, 1963)
6 A TUESDAY, OCTOBER S. 196 Wool Incentive Prices Told for Marketing Year A shorn wool Incentive price of 62 cents per pound and a mohair support price of 72 cents per pound have been announced for the 1964 marketing year, Albert Straus, chairman, Jack son County Agricultural Stab ilization and Conservation com mittee, said today. The price of pulled wool will continue to be supported at a level comparable to the incen tive price for shorn wool. For 1964, the marketing year will be the calendar year, as announced last October. The 1963 marketing year is the 9 month period, April 1 through Sec. 31, 1963. The Chairman said that the incentive price for shorn wool continues the level in effect since the beginning of the pro gram in 1955. The mohair sup port price is four cents lower than for the 1963 marketing year; as required by law, the mohair support : Is within a ranee of 15 per cent of the com' parable percentage of parity at wmcn wool is supported. Continuation of Price Continuation of the 62-cent level for wool in 1964 was rec ommended by most of the pro ducer representatives whose recommendations were sought by letter and public press, the Department of Agriculture has stated. Many of them said this would keep uie program on a sound financial basis. Payments for producers for the 1964 marketing year will fol low the same methods env ployed for the current 1963 marketing year, and will be made beginning in April, 1965, Shorn wool payments will be equal to a percentage of each producer's cash returns from sales. The percentage will be that required to raise the na tional average price received by all producers for shorn wool up to the announced incentive price. Mohair payments will be determined in a similar man ner. Support for pulled wool is pro vided by means of payments on Iambs that have never been shorn. The payments will be at a rate per hundredweight of live animals marketed to com pensate for the wool on them on a basis comparable to the national average incentive pay ment per pound of shorn wool. Payments now being made under the national wool pro gram are for the 1962 market ing year. Current marketings of wool and lamb (from April 1, 1963 through Dec. 31, 1963) may qualify for payments under the wool program for the 1963 mar keting year. BEER KEGS 'READY SACRAMENTO, Calif. (UPI) Four youths were under arrest today on charges of assault with deadly weapons two beer kegs. California Highway Ptl. Joseph J. Brennan who said the youths threw the kegs from a car he was chasing and one of them just missed him. THAT'S GERALD WAY OF SAYING WAKE-UP TO THE CLEAN-TASTING TINGLE OF JUST ON THE A LIGHT SIDE OF LEMON AND LIME PRODtJCT Of pcpsi-row COMMY O lMi, unr-ccm company Bottled by Pepsi-Cola Co of Med ford Under Appointntnr from Pepsi-Coll Company, New York, N.y. ' Si TPro Chit By JCE Mail Tribune We read with concern recently a small news item which an nounced that a team of scientists were in the Rogue valley to Investigate some disease affecting nuts. Reading further we were somewhat relieved to learn they were concerned over the kind that hangs from trees, not those with two legs under them. After attending a large variety of public meetings, hearings, in formal gatherings and watching such developments as control of air pollution, water pollution, distribution and planting of trees, preservation of historic sites, we have become convinced that this valley needs more "nuts" to get things done and to preserve what natural assets we have already. We seem to need our "nuts' to keep the teeter-totter of local politics and bureaucracy in balance with the needs and desires of the people. According to public reaction or lack of it, there seems to be little concern that private citizens have demanded audits of the books at Medford Irrigation district and those of the Howard Prairie concessionaire. We are not intimating that anybody is be ing dishonest, but you would think insistent requests were made. If some peculiar things started happening within the organ which pumps blood through your arteries you naturally would want to find out exactly what was happening. It's just as impor tant that water flow smoothly through our valley's agricultural arteries, but apparently few people are concerned over the "palpi tations" at Medford Irrigation district office. We have attended several meetings cf the MID board. Each one had matters important to the district's water users. How ever, the highest number attending these recent meetings have been six. If Irrigation water should be cut otf trom these noa- attenders suddenly in mid-season But, this would be exactly what Again, we are not saying there are concerned over the lack of tional trend ... to go along unquestioningly with the "common practices" of such a public or semi-public office. It seems to be the local custom, for instance, not to obtain written easements for irrigation canals or ditches extending across private prop erty. A verbal easement seems sufficient now, will it be adequate in the future when this property is sold to somebody from outside the valley who is not aware of such local customs? Of course it takes a real "nut" to question such There has been considerable discussion among private citizens as to the Howard Prairie concession contract. But, have many citizens, as individuals, taken the trouble to find out whether it is adequate or inadequate for the county? Not even the severest critics will deny that It is one of the state. In fairness to the concessionaire they should get an swers to their questions, then If or shut up. Few people bother to attend school board meetings, school budget meetings or similar gatherings. They seem to rely on the officials knowing what they are doing. In fact, it doesn't seem to bother people there are no budget meetings or hearings where there should be. Why shouldn't irrigation districts? The Jackson county home rule cations and inefficiencies in county government operation to light, but apparently few of the general public took notes and bothered to follow them up. Once in awhile a member of the county budget committee will mention these ideas as something new. Perhaps one or two of these ideas will be adopted, such as the county pur chasing coordinator who in effect is now an administrative assist ant to the county court (another home rule idea.) State officials now tell us that bill the people will lose many of the services they have demanded. Actually how many of these services have the people demanded? Climbing to the national government level, we commented to a local businessman the other day department couldn't be "cleaned out" to make it more respon sive to demands from the people for changes in international rela tions. In other words, why can't the state department and related agencies be made to take a tougher stand on trade discrimination against U.S. imports? Our businessman who has tilted with Washington windmills many times, by letter and in person, is too firmly entrenched. How many times have you gone asked what group you represent? group? It's also getting to the point that people who have something at slake in dealing even with a local governmental agency have to hire a lawyer to represent them. In fact, one local lawyer makes a very nice piece of change appearing at zoning meetings and similar official gatherings. Can't the people speak for themselves anymore? Some observers say the group hope so. Then the "nuts" will citizens with a public conscience. There's a book in the public library written by a noted his torian, Jop Truslow Adams, and called the "March of Democ racy." After attending meetings of public bodies with few citizens there to watch, we have often wondered of late if Democracy Isn't stumbling i little while it marches. We like the New England town meeting idea. The town meeting is not over the people or above them, it is the people. We are encouraged by a meeting in the South Talent area. Some people there have taken the time to study the protective benefits of zoning and are earnestly trying to do something about it. They will work with the county planning commission, but they are not willing "just to take somebody's word for it." Tours, Contest Set For Soils Meeting By it. g. Mccarty Josephine County Agent The planning committee for the state convention of the Ore gon Association of Soil Conser vation districts met Friday with the officers of the Oregon Asso ciation of Soil and Water Conser vation districts, under the lead ership of their president, Elmer Peterson. Conrad Nystrom, chairman of the local planning committee, served as chairman for the meeting. Plans were made to hold the state meeting at Grants Pass on Nov. 13 through Nov. 15 at the Josephine County Fairgrounds pavilion. The meeting will start out at 10:45 a m. on Nov. 13 with a soils judging contest. Head quarters for the contest will be the Jerome Prairie Community hall. Art King, Oregon State uni versity, and William Hill, Soil Conservation Service, will give the instructions for the soil Judg ing contest at 10:45 a.m. The actual contest will start at 1 p.m., and will be open to adults, 411 club members and vocational agriculture students. Chat COWLEY Farm Editor people would wonder why these there would be angry protests. they deserve. is anything dishonest here. We interest. This seems to be a m- things. the best run recreation areas in necessary do something about it committee brought some dupli if the people vote down the tax that it's too bad that the state replied that such bureaucracy to a public meeting and were Why do you have to be in any of active critics is growing. We no longer be called "nuts," but There will be a special division for both men and women. Awards for the contest will be furnished by the Pacific Supply Cooperative Portland, and Jo sephine Growers Cooperative, Grants Pass. Special speakers for the con vention include Gordon Zimmer man, executive secretary of the National Association of Soil Con servation districts; Mrs. Marion Weatherford, past national con servation chairman of the Gen eral Federation of Women's clubs; and Dr. Elmo Stevenson, President of Southern Oregon college. A feature of the conven-1 (ion will be a panel discussion of Oregon's responsibility In soil , and water conservation, with j panel members made up of four i representatives of our state gov-1 ernment. Dan Allen, executive secretary of the governor's com- j mlttee on natural resources, will serve as moderator of the panel. Special tours of southern Ore gon have been arranged for the guests. This year's program promises to be one of the best to promote soil and water con-1 servation, according to Peterson. I 709,146 Packed Boxes Set As Pear Season Pack Out By JOE COWLEY Mail Tribune Farm Editor End of the season pear pack out estimate for the Rogue val ley is now 709,146 boxes, it was reported today. Average crop is 3 million boxes. This compares with the May 8 Jackson County Fruit Grow ers' League estimate of l'-i FARM Woodlot By DICK OLSON . Oregon State Farm Forester During the next month, the woods will not only be blooming with multicolored leaves but also with school children. Approximately 50,000 students and 3,500 teachers throughout Oregon will participate this year In school conservation tours. Some counties hold their tour in the spring and some in the fall, depending on the wishes of the local school administration. In southwest Oregon, Jackson county will hold their tour this coming spring and Josephine county, this week. School conservation tours use "outdoor classrooms" for con servation. The Josephine coun ty tour will bring approximately 700 sixth grade students to the Ed Grosh tree farm, where per sons trained in natural resources management discuss and dem onstrate a variety of topics. These topics are: (1) fire con trol, (2) seeds and cones, (3) precommercial thinning and pruning, (4) timber manage ment, (5) Christmas Trees, (6) Forest Soils and (7) Tree Identi faction. A permanently located forest demonstration area is set up for realistic presentations. Groups of students and teachers are conducted to seven stations. Each one has a separate phase of conservation or forest land management. Fifteen minutes a station is usually allowed. Two men per station instruct contin Gardening Tips By JOHN McLOUGHLIN County Agent WALNUTS Gather walnuts at frequent intervals. Those allowed on the ground will absorb moisture. This increases the likelihood of mold, rot and blemishes. You can increase your efficiency by shaking the branches with long poles to fall loose nuts. After gathering, clean t n e walnuts with a brush and water. Remove all adhering particles as they tend to stain the shell permanently. Sticktight walnuts, those fall ing with the dried husks attach ed to the shell, have a higher per cent of bad kernels. If you have an abundant supply of walnuts, you might consider dis carding these sticktights imme diately. when removing green husks, wear gloves as the husk juice will dye your" hands brown. Drying Walnuts may be dried in a variety of ways. You can place them in the sun on a dry surface if the weather is cool. If the days are quite warm, put the nuts in airy shade. One layer of nuts is best. One to two weeks are required to dry the nuts this way. If you stack the nuts two or three deep you should turn them daily. You can also place the nuts in the oven or near an air regis ter or other heating device. A temperature of 90 degrees should dry the nuts in a day or two. Circulate the air with a fan to improve the drying process. Do not expose nuts to a temperature over 110 degrees as this will cause rancidity. The nuts are sufficiently dry when sample kernels are brittle enough to snap rather than bend. Bleaching A chlorinated household bleach is used to give the walnuts a uniform clear light tan appear ance. Two methods are used: (1) immerse the nuts and stir them vigorously for 30 seconds in a solution of four to six parts water to one part bleach. (2) Soak the nuts for 15 to 20 min utes in a solution of one part bleach to 30 parts water. Be sure to use only clean-surfaced nuts that are thoroughly dry. After bleaching rinse the nuts in. clear water, drain and dry. Storing Place whole walnuts in an open mesh potato bag or old nylon stocking and store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place. They should last for about a year under such storage. STOCKMEN FEED PELLETS Your coint or unpalatable roughage will make base for modern balanced ration that you can food with lit tit labor and no wattage. Th increased meat or milk pro duced will give you maii mtm returns on a imall cash investment. MORTON MULING CO. S0O Ross lane:, Medford MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, million packed boxes and the July 2 estimate of 778,000 boxes made by a local pear grower. The new total includes 140,000 boxes of Bartletts, 8,146 boxes of red Bartletts, 200,000 boxes of Bosc, 335,000 boxes of D'An jous, 1;500 boxes of Winter Nel lis, 12,000 boxes of Cornice, 10, 000 boxes of Seckels and 2,500 boxes of Packham Triumphs. Facts uously from about 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The school conservation tour is a cooperative undertaking by public and private agencies and individuals who want Oregon citizens to be better informed regarding the wise use of nat ural resources. The enthustias tic support of conservation ag encies, tree farmers and in dividuals is responsible for the success of the program through out Oregon, this program is coordinated through the local County Extension Agent. All over Oregon, these school conservation tours have been well accepted by the school ad ministrations as well as the children. A letter from a Jose phine county sixth grade teacher said, "I wish you could have heard the students talking about Forestry on the way back to town." A letter from an eight grade class in Jackson County said, "We would like to express our gratitude for the conserva tion demonstration through this letter ... We hope that in fu ture years other weight grade classes will be able to attend a similar tour." Interested individuals, parents or otherwise, are invited to visit the school conservation tour area on the days of the tour. For further information about the place and time, contact your county agent or your farm for ester. As adults let us conserve our God-given natural resources and teach our children to do the Shelled nut meats will begin to turn rancid in six to eight weeks at room temperature and three to four months in the re frigerator. Storage life will be extended in a freezer, but oil in the kernels will become ran cid in time. Dry Ice Method By putting dry ice in a con tainer of walnut kernels, you will force the air out and rcpalce it with carbon dioxide. This cre ates an airless storage and avoids rancidity and storage in sect damage. The nuts are per fectly sate to eat because carbon dioxide is harmless. Be sure the walnut meat is dry before put ting them into the jar. You would follow these steps when using the dry ice method: Place a layer of nut meats in the bottom of a quart jar. With the use of tongs, place a one inch cube of dry ice near the inside of the jar, but not touch ing the glass. Fill the remainder of the jar with the walnut meats and screw lid on loosely. Leave the jar undisturbed until the dry ice disappears. Then screw the lids down tight and store in a cool place. Do not seal the jars until all the dry ice has disappeared. The carbon dioxide could build up enough pressure to explode the jar if the jar is sealed before the dry ice disapp"":3. ECO Homecoming Set for Nov. I and 2 LA GRANDE - Plans for the Eastern Oregon college home coming week end, scheduled for Nov. 1 and 2, are under way, according to Denise Murata and John Gibson, student co-chairmen. In addition, an effort is being made to notify all EOC alums of the dates, the co-chairmen in dicated. Highlight of the week end's festivities will be the football game between EOC and Oregon Technical institute at 1:30 p.m. YOUR NAME IS THERE! Yes, the cdHs are 10 to 1 that YOUR NAME IS THERE. You get fast service, when you ant to charge. You have difficulty buying on credit. NOW IS THE TIME to do some thing about it. Pay promptly so the Redboek show you with a record of prompt pay ment. CREDIT BUREAU of MEDFORD OREGON The July 2 estimate was 195, 000 packed boxes of Bartletts, or 15 per cent of average. Red Bartletts were estimated at 3, 000 packed boxes or 5 per cent of average. The D'Anjou esti mate was 300,000 packed boxes, or 30 per cent of ay-age. Bosc were predicted at 180,000 packed boxes or 30 per cent. Cornice, Winter Nellis and miscellaneous varieties includ ing Seckles were estimated at 100,000 boxes. League Report In May the League reported, "Fruit crops in Jackson county have been materially reduced by the spring frosts and by the long spells of cool weather dur ing bloom and the long period of adverse weather following Operations along pear row followed the July indications. Some multi-packing house com panies did close one packing house and alternate crews. Oth er fruit companies were work ing short shifts. Generally, all packinghouse crews did work at least part-time. ' Some observers felt earlier that it would have been more economical to close all but three packing houses and all pears be pooled through the trio. How ever, operators felt they still had overhead expenses to pay off so they might as well work at least part-time crews. High Quality Fruit The fruit that was produced was ot generally high quality; Bartletts unusually so. Many packing houses were sending special letters to customers urs ing them to order early for the Christmas gift pack season and informing them that gift pack ages would De snipped out on a first come first served basis. others were pro-rating their pear shipments. Pear growers generally agreed earlier that this is one of the worst seasons on record. Some were reducing the amount of fall sprays applied to their trees, others were skipping the sprays altogether and a few were applying the usual fall cover spray and figuring that they would come out ahead on the long run. It is clear today that if this area is to stay in the pear busi ness the industry will have to make fuller use of the lower grade pears and culls. Some developments along this line possibly are being studied already. WIEffiHD A HBUJILIL? ATTEND THE CAL-ORE RANGE READY BULL SALE! WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9-1 P.M. 60 HEREFORD BULLS olO ANGUS BULLS FAIRGROUNDS MEDFORD, OREGON - co-op v jdk fiHlpii ; I Jfe CENTWLFOINT rrs? idylls tout! : rrcJv- Hiway 99 CENTRAL POINT Ph. 664-1261 or 773-4022 I - w--j, urea' i"- , ,-. i. ii . SEVEN OAKS BULLS These three bulls are Ready Bull sale. The sale, set for the Jackson oart of the contineent that Seven Oaks Hereford County fairgrounds Wednesday, will include" ranch, Central Point, has consigned to the third both Herefords and Angus and Siskiyou and' annual Cal-Ore Hereford association's Range Lane county animals. 60 Range Ready Bulls Set For Annual Cal-Ore Sale About 60 range - ready bulls will be sifted Wednesday morn ing at the Jackson county fair grounds to lead off the third an nual Cal-Ore Hereford associa tion's bull sale. The bull sale committee is hoping for sunny, clear skies that day in contrast to last year's sale which sent a swift stream of water through the center of the fairgrounds and forced many would-be buyers to return home early to take care of their stock. Last year most of the animals went to valley rancers. This may be true this year, too, but a number of consignors are from out of this county which also attract many outside buy ers. Some top bulls will be com ing from the Eugene area and Siskiyou county, Calif. Local cattlemen feel the bull sale has helped their on-the-ranch sales by attracting buy ers to the valley. The top 80 per cent of the bull crop for the past two years have averaged $650 at the sale. An even stric ter culling this year is aimed , V jf" v (Giramge at raising the overall average. The Cal-Ore Bull sale is ac tually older than the well-known Red Bluff bull sale in Califor nia. It lapsed for several years and was renewed two years ago through the efforts of Eddie Meeker, manager of David Holmes Arrowhead ranch, Phoe nix, and County Agent Earle Jossy. This ranch has a num ber of it well-known top grade bulls in the sale, also. Farm & No Special Drive By WASHINGTON (UPI) - Com missioner Mortimer M. Caplin of the Internal Revenue Service says that the IRS is not con ducting any special campaign against expense account spend ing, even though armed with new legal authority. Caplin told a convention of V' . I .... ........... A 1 itrwi? a-, tc; jtA)r C(D)p 421 A Street ASHLAND Phone 482-2143 This year's consignors in elude: Arrowhead ranch, Phoei nix; Hoots Angus ranch, Grants' Pass; Ireland Hereford Ranch, Ashland; C. A. Miller, Grants Pass; George Z. and Olive E.' Newman, Glendale; Donald K, Nichols, Ashland: Mike Owen, Eugene; Seven Oaks Hereford ranch, Central Point; L.' L. SheW ley, Montague, Calif.; Leota Small, Phoenix; Spear Point Hereford ranch, Medford; and Waldo Hill farm, Salem: Garden IRS on Spending the American Banners associa tion Monday, "Nobody is second-guessing you as to what room you should take or wheth er you should take that second drink ... We do not want to interfere with legitimate busi ness expenditures." 2i4 ,i ""Saw -rtf t O)
