The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-06-26
FARM BUREAU FORMED
IN CATLOw' VALLEY
CONTINUED from page one)

county ngent anu rev OF the citlz-
ems of the Valley. +. q. Kelly pre-
sided at the meeting. The matter of
organizing Farm Bureau was dis
cussed but the actual organization
rSas deferred until evening when
xlore people would be present.
Following these formal talks there
moisture and social talk Some OF
he visiting party had brought along
some musical instruments and favor
IA those gathered with some music.
Mr.. Shattuck gave very interest
ing and instructive talk during the
afternoon on the dry farm methods
practiced at the experiment station
md also gave an outline OF the work
IN connection with the irrigation
tracts on the same Aatien. Mr.. Shat
tnck said dry farming was n success
provided the moisture w~s suficient
hut that THE amount OF precipitation
curing the past three years had not
teen sufficient to grow successful
crops.
Catlow has been fortunate during
the present season as Il has had more
moisture than for any three years
previous. Some fine crops were OBJ
.ervcd In driving over the valley. esi
lccially IL this true OF Fred wickert's
lace Mr.. stoten also has good crops
nd the same Is true OF Oscar Downs.
John Kontz aud another farm The
rame having escaped our memory.
one unfortunate thing was brought
20 the attention OF the visitors: Mr. |
Kelly had seeded quite an acreage TO !
fail rye but sowed Il this spring and I
this had occurred on other places ,
through mistakes. II had been pur-
chased for spring grain but proved
otherwise. The result In the loss OF .
the crop--at least II will not make
such crop as II should. Mr.. Shattuck
Impressed upon them the wisdom Of
'his less Il avoided. Guaranteed seed
may cost more hut Il IL cheaper In
the end. This mistake will be obvi-
ated IN future by the cooperative pur.
chasing through the Farm Bureau.
The officers OF the Farm Bureau
re published IN notes furnished by
the county agent In this issue. These
slficers seem to have been we'll chosen
from those present al che meeting
and the spirit shown and interest
taken indicate that the Bureau IN To
he live organization and one that
will he OF much benefit 10 the citizens
of that territory. In creating this or
ganlzatlon the citizens OF that section
turned over the funds OF former or
ganization known as the Catlow Val
ley Progressive Homestesders Assocl-
alton which has accomplished good
results In the past and an the new or I
sanitation has practically the per- '
sonrei there IL every reason 10 ex- !
pect the same results. Through this
organization the people OF catlow -,
Valley will get the proper authorities
10 move toward sinking "A test we'll.
The Tlmes-Herald Representative =
Is glad to have had the opportunity TO I,
meet with the citizens OF catlow and
will take further pleasure In giving
that region such support as within
the means Of the paper toward gett-
ing what they want. There are sew
eral good prospects for small irriga-
tiou projects by those living near the
foot hills on the north. east and west
of the valley; these should be given
consideration by the private owners
the canyons made TO hold up the
snow water until such time as the
crops need the moisture. TIce Shull
has "a reservoir constructed below
Walls Lake where he will store a
OF water for irrigation pur-
poses similar opportunities are
available and are being considered.
However, the sinking OF a test artes-
ian we'll is the important need Just at
present and Will have immediate at
tention.
The ladies OF Catlow provided fine
picnic viands and everyone present
showed their appreciation by partak-
ing. The visitors from Burns were
royaily entertained and shown the
very best hospitality. The ladies OF
The party were invited TO the home OF /
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Ohms at six
o'clock in the evening where they had
ln opportunity to change their appar-
Il for the dancing party that took
place during the evening. Mrs. Ohms
)royed a charming hostess and pro-
'ided her guests with tea and other
'efreshments, The men folks put In ]