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THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1965 THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL, NYSSA. OREGON PAGE THREE Ec Chairmen Major Crop Acreage Shifts Foreseen Home Area Coliege Students Spend Spring Vacation With Relatives in Big Bend Of County Granges □ ir. HatC^ Mr. and Mrs. Varner Hopkins' Mr. and Mrs. Phil Clucas and Miss Helen Hatch left March 21 Conference BIG This Year on Oregon and U.S. Farms Schedule BEND — Area college stu- and Kenny spent a recent Thurs- family called March 28 in the for Bend to visit Mr. end Mrs. Mrs. George Cleaver, Pomona Some major crop acreage shifts are in the making this year, if farmers carry out their present planting intentions as reported by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Mrs. Elvera Horrell, Oregon State university extension agricultural economist, notes that Oregon producers plan to grow more spring wheat, corn, dry field peas and I potatoes °and to harvest more hay. At the same time, they expect to plant less barley, oats and su gar beets. Mackey Couple Reports Birth Of New Daughter By Mrs. G. E. Mackey Purpose of the report, compiled by surveying individual produc ers, is to assist growers in making such changes as may best fit their needs, Mrs. Horrell explains. Weather, disease, price, labor, ADRIAN—Mr. and Mrs. G. E. credit or government programs Mackey received a telephone call may change the picture. on March 26 from their son, Oregon producers reported they Joe, telling them of the birth of intended to plant 100,000 acres of a daughter to him and his wife spring wheat, 54 percent more in Killeen, Texas. The new arri than in 1964. Last fall, Oregon val is the first granddaughter of growers reported 781,000 acres Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Mackey and seeded to winter wheat for 1965 has been named Donna Susan. harvest. This was five percent Joe is stationed at Fort Hood, more than seeded in the fall of Texas, and is in a communications 1963. unit of the army. Highest Acreage Since 1956 If both spring and fall inten Mr. and Mrs. Glen Frederiksen of Nyssa visited on March 28 tions are carried out, Oregon’s with her aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Bill total planted wheat acreage this year will be nine percent above Ashcraft. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Mackey vis last year and the highest since ited March 28 with Mr. and Mrs. 1956, Mrs. Horrell observes. Oregon farmers also expect to Oliver Freel and family. Glenn Ward and son spent sev plant 40,000 acres of com or five eral days recently at the home percent more than last year. Some of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 10,500 acres of potatoes, or an in George Ward at Middleton, to crease of five percent, are plan ned for Malheur county, while help with farm work. Women’s association of King- other counties report plans for man Memorial church assisted 28,000 acres, an increase of eight the Homedale church during the percent. Beaver state producers also ex spring Presbyterial meeting on pect to plant 18,000 acres of dry April 6 in Homedale. Mr. and Mrs. William Blinkin- field peas, an increase of 20 per sop of McCall visited March 24 cent, and to harvest 1,071,000 with her nephew, Mr. and Mrs. acres of hay, which represents a two percent increase. Carl Lovitt and sons. Beet, Barley Acreages Down Dinner Honors Cartwright However, Oregon growers ex Mr. and Mrs. George Cartwright pect to plant only 416,000 acres entertained March 28 at a birth of barley, down 10 percent from day dinner honoring his father, 1964. Planned oat acreage is 216,- Ray Cartwright. Other guests in 000, or three percent less. Plan cluded Clyde Cartwright and Mrs. ned sugar beet acreage, set at Ray Cartwright. 19,000 acres, is also 10 percent David Looney and Wayne less than last year. Sparks arrived home March 23 Nationally, farmers reported from Eugene to spend spring va little change in total acreage of cation with their parents, Messrs, the 17 crops covered in the March and Mmes. Bill Looney and Rob 1 survey, Mrs. Horrell reports. ert Long. Before coming home The survey accounts for about 85 they visited Billy Looney at Da percent of all crops. If intentions vis, Calif. They left March 28 to are carried out, it appears the return to school. total planted acreage would be Mrs. Bill Ashcraft was hostess slightly more than last year, but on March 26 to members of the third smallest since records the Happy Dozen card club. started in 1929. Mmes. Dale Ashcraft, Luit Stam, Soybeans lead the national list W. E. Piercy and Delno Brock of spring planted crops in the were high score winners. “up” category. Other crops with I Recent visitors in the home of larger acreages include sorghums, I Mr. and Mrs. Henry Day included hay, potatoes, sweet potatoes and I the Rev. Elmer Rosenkilde, Mr. dry beans. Fewer acres of oats, I and Mrs. M. L. Kurtz, Mrs. James barley, cotton, corn, tobacco, flax- I Lane and Ross Mills. seed, spring wheat, sugar beets, I dry peas, rice and peanuts are I Women Leave for Texas I Mrs. Pearl Brown and Mrs. planned. Gordon Hammerle who have been visiting at the home of their vid and Mary, Mrs. Doris Bonde daughter and cousin, Mr. and Mrs. of Emmett and Mrs. Marjorie Francis Deffer, for the past sev Looney were March 24 evening eral weeks, left recently for Port dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Comfort, Texas, to visit for the Robert Long and Wayne. Mr. next two months. and Mrs. Long and Wayne and Cash Turner and Mrs. Maggie George Schiemer were March 25 Forgy of Star spent a recent Sun March 28 dinner guests of Mr. and day evening with her cousins, Mrs. Bill Looney and family. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Mackey. Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Muntje- and Mrs. Carl Lovitt and sons werff of Baker, Mr. and Mrs. were also guests. Veryl Harrison and family were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Looney, Da- Mrs. Vernon Parker. home economics chairman, reports that there will be a conference for all Malheur county Grange home ec chairmen at 10:30 a.m. April 10 at Oregon Trail Grange hall. Mrs. Ola Ruggles, district No. 6 chairman, will be in charge of the meeting. There will be a potluck lunch eon at noon, with Oregon Trail Grange furnishing meat, rolls and coffee. Others are requested to take a covered dish or dessert. All Grangers are welcome. FORMER NYSSAN NAMED OUTSTANDING SIDE SADDLER Mrs. LaMont Fife, former Nys- san now residing in Pendleton, was recently presented a trophy as outstanding side-saddler of the year. The award was given at the annual dinner meeting of Side Saddlers and Main Street Cow boys. The latter are businessmen who promote the city of Pendle ton. The Side Saddlers are wives of the Cowboys and serve as of ficial hostesses for the city as they greet and welcome visiting dignitaries. dents home for spring vacation included Kenny Hopkins and Darryl Seuell who attend Oregon State university in Corvallis and Linda Bishop, a student at East ern Oregon college in La Grande. All have returned to resume their studies. day visiting her mother, Mrs. Creola Betts in Boise. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thompson of La Grande and Mrs. Mary Thompson were March 27 evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnson in Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. ArtTiur Cartwright of Nyssa called Sunday, March 28, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cartwright, to ex- tend birthday greetings to his father. Attend Wedding in Kuna Mrs. Verl Bishop and Linda at- tended the March 21 wedding of Ann Newman of Kuna and Jack Moore of Huntington at the Kuna Methodist church. Linda was one of the bridesmaids. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Clucas and family drove to the Dry Lake project on March 25 and stopped at Nampa to visit their daughter, Mrs. Karen Slippy and son. Gayle Clucas remained for a longer visit with his sister. Mrs. Lester Campbell and Mrs. Boyce Van De Water attended Mission circle March 25 at the home of Mrs. Bob Smith in Ros well. Mmes. Varner Hopkins, Phil Clucas and Boyce Van De Water recently attended a Boise Mis sionary Fellowship meeting at the First Baptist church in Notus. The Rev. and Mrs. Nathaniel Mit chell of Sao Paulo, Brazil, were speakers. Mrs. Florence Henderlider of Melba visited last week with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dyre Roberts. Celebrate 50th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Verl Bishop, Lin da and Stevie, Mr. and Mrs. Walt Bishop and other relatives went to Caldwell Wednesday evening, March 24, to help Mr. and Mrs. Will Bishop celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Lottie Obendorf and Ger- trude were recent visitors in the home of Mrs. Lennie Smith. I « Fresh Baked M.I.B__ 2-Lb COFFEE TUNA JUICE...... $1« BONELESS WHITE STAR 3 WELCH'S — 12-Oz. — FROZEN GRAPE LIBBY'S — FRESH FROZEN PEAS 89‘ Pkgs. $ 1 for 7 USDA GOOD and CHOICE BEEF Com King $165 Bcicon* * * * $135 Longhorn — Mild $189 CHEESE $138 • • CABBAGE $237 LONG-HANDLE $129 Beet Hoes SHORT-HANDLE Beet Hoes • • AUGER-TYPE Post-Hole Diggers 83* $470 SNOWDRIFT Shortening Kraft — Velveeta CHEESE STANDARD-TYPE Posi-Hole Diggers .... $360 ALSO HANDLES For Above-Named Tools 79' 2 79' 5 Lbs. Libby's No. 211 —Crushed • Tidbit • Chunk Pineapple Tins Hunt's 14-Oz.— Regular • Pizza • Hickory B & M EQUIPMENT CO 1100 Adrian Boulevard Phone 372-2239 NYSSA . . . OREGON BOISEANS VISIT HERE Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Haroldsen and daughter of Boise were Sun day visitors in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Haroldsen. APPLE CINNAMON FIVE-TINE Pitch Forks GUESTS FROM MADRAS Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis Mitchell and family left Tuesday to return to their home in Madras after spending the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Brow er and other relatives. The Brow ers entertained with Sunday din ner for the Mitchell family, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Bybee and boys, Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson and Steven, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bybee and Vance. info a Purring Kiffen ! HAND TOOLS • • Phillip Hatch and Cindy. She re turned home with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thompson who had been vis iting friends in Springfield and with her brother and sister-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Johnson and son in Bend. Mrs. Alida Van DeWater and Nora Stark attended funeral ser vices March 26 for Mrs. Walter Krieman at the Baptist church in Notus. BUDGET Turna FARM-GARDEN Irrigation Shovels . . Garden Rakes . . . . Dirt Shovels Lawn Brooms . . . Bert Search residence at Home dale. Attend Nephew's Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Dick Davis and Steve attended the Larzelier- Hastriter wedding rehearsal held March 27 in Wilder. Later they were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Newman and Janice. On March 28 they attended the wedding at the Golden Gate Bap tist church. Steve was a candle lighter and Mrs. Davis cut the cake. Michael Hastriter is a ne phew of Mr. and Mrs. Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Seuell and Lois and Mrs. Seuell’s mother, Mrs. Coons, were March 28 eve- ning dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Price and boys. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Low and Beverly of Wilder were March 28 dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Varner Hopkins and Kenny. Averys Host Sunday Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Ted Avery enter tained March 28 with a birthday dinner for their daughter, Mrs. Bud Walker of Huntington. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Walker and family and the honoree’s husband. CATSUP 55' Lb. Head 59* 1 O'