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Show No A.U. Smoot New Pres. Country Mutual R. A. V. Smoot now CML Armidofit. 137,601.00 in 1965, - while un- assigned surplus increased from $429,501.96 in 1964 to $525,252.25 in 1965. - The report also indicated steady growth from 1953 to 1965. Assets in 1953 were $599,567.00 and $3, 825,072.97 in 1965. Utah Farm Bureau Womans Committee during Womens' WoHahop held March 18lti 19th at the Newhouse Hotel. Left to right Andrea Hugging Elda Hillyard, Elaine Nelson, Houle Nelson and Barbara Whitbeck, Chairman. Workshop Held in Salt Lake fence. Rep. Gunn McKay, from Weber County and a member of the Commission, told of the purpose and reasons for the group and its report. Rep. Daivd Harvey from Utah County gave the women a "second look at the commis- sion's report. Richard Richards, the chairman of the state RepubHcanCommittee, spoke of the women's role in politics. Politics were not the only subject of interest for the women, 1 ltmAeaa y. :cljjjnrf Morgan Dyreng of Manti was elected president of the Intermountain Farmers Association, Utah's largest farm cooperative, February 26th at the 43rd annual rectors. meeting which was held on the 18th and 19th of March, featured a thene of: "Freedom for the Future Through Citizenship Activity. Public affairs and government came under careful scrutiny by the women who believe that their role in politics is essential to the preservation of the things they believe in. Two Utah Democrats discussed the Little Hoover Commission Report from opposite sides of the . however, as money earned the. spotlight for a time. C. N. Otto-se- n, State Insurance Commissioner, asked if a women can afford to be a widow. The wise use of borrowed capital was the subject of discussion by Harold Thompson, Manager of the Salt Lake Federal Land Bank Association. According to Barbara Whitbeck, chairman of the Farm Bureau Women, "It was one of the most beneficial meetings we have had. Our women are taking a more responsible role in public life as each day passes. Mrs. Florence Thomas, from the American Farm Bureau Federation office in Chicago, instructed the ladies in organizational techniques. The only mistake evident would be that of selling these fine ladies short. From county leaders to state committee the byword seems to dedication. State Committee members are Barbara Whitbeck, Chairman, Raxie Nelson, Vice Chairman, Elaine Nelson, Secretary, Andrea Huggins and Elda HiUyard, Directors. ct&dj ""rges Congress New Officers - Women from throughout Utah gathered in Salt Lake City's Newhouse Hotel for the annual Farm Bureau Women's Workshop. The wL Intermountain Farmers Elect In a move patterned after other State Farm Bureaus, A.V. Smoot, president of the Utah State Farm Bureau Federation, was elected president of the Country Mutual Life Insurance Co. H.M. Blackhurst, former president of the company, was elected, first Vice President. Elmo W. Hamilton, vice president of the Farm Bureau was elected. Second Vice President. Mr. Hamilton was also elected to the board of directors, succeeding Olaf George. Arion Erekson of Murray and Eldred Waldron of Logan were also elected to the board of diThe changes in officers came during the annual meeting of the Count 17 Mutual Life Insurance Co. The meeting also highlighted the report of a healthy year for 1965.' It was noted that the company's reserves for policies increased, from '$2,866,035.00 in 1964 to $3, . "Marketing Foodor Freedom Acfl hearing, Charles B. Shuman, president of the American Farm meeting of the organization at the general farm organization asked Bureau Federation, said a gradual Hotel Utah. Clain C. Erekson of Draper was Congress .to enact a "Marketing shift of hinds now being spent program for farm price supports, direct named first vice president; Stewart Food For Freedom Leigh of Sandy was elected second which would both "strengthen the payments, and the "Food for vice president; and Georges. Pond income position of farmers and Peace program to the new proof Lewiston was elected third vice assist the people of friendly, less gram would permit both a substantial expansion in the present president: John Roghaar, general developed nations. In a statement presented before rate of food aid shipments and a manager, was renamed as the of existing price a House Agriculture Committee gradual phase-o- ut support and payment programs for food and feed commodities as the market system is strengthened. "We cannot support a policy of attempting to supply world food needs simply by superimposing a Food for Freedom program on current domestic price support the and adjustment programs, .Farm Bureau president said. "Our policy moves in the direction of substituting the production of food for market needs for acreage controls and the market-depressidirect payment programs currently in effect for many commodities. He set forth the Farm Bureau proposal in these terms: "The general goals of our approach are maximum producer freedom, minimum government involvement, market determination of farm commodity prices, and expanded use of productive reOfficers of Informountain Farmers Association. Center, R. Morgan sources at home and abroad. Dyreng of Manti, president. L to R: George S. Pond of Lewiston. "The proposed program is deIdaho, 3 VP; Stewart Leigh of Sandy, 2 VP, and Clain C. Erekson of signed to: 1 st VP. Draper, "(1) Shift the emphasis in food aid programs from surplus dismonton of to supplying the commodities DeLoss P. Jensen Tre Memo posal was the only new director elected. determined to be most needed in inFour others were consultation with the nations to be assisted. cluding J. Arza Adams of Pleasant "(2) Provide that commodities Grove, R.D. Buchanan of Richfield, to be shipped under food aid agreeand Clayton. Peterson of Ephraim, ments be purchased through along with Mr. Dyreng. Holdover directors include regular market channels. Avard C. Crossgrove of Draper, "(3) Establish conditions to be met by nations desiring assistace. Floyd Mills of Monroe, Albert da of Draper, Clifford Pulley of "One such condition would be American Fork, and Morris Smith. the development of an acceptable Mr. Smith served as president of plan showing how food acquired the association last year. through the program will contriMembers of the association from bute to economic growth and all parts of Utah and southern with reasonable development, Idaho were, in attendance at the (Continued on Page 6) meetings representing more than 6,000 members. General Manager Roghaar WASHINGTON, D.C. The president of the nation's largest ng Membership re-elec- ted, No-or- announced a tightening-u- p operation during the past year which had reduced operating costs and consolidated operations, putting the association in a stronger financial position than last year. He also announced plans for an extensive promotion program on seeds, fertilizer, and farm supplies during the coming year. "Sales in all of these areas have substantially Increased over 1964, he reported. Mr. Smith in his president's report pointed out that current assets were more than two to one over current liabilities and that the association's financial position was the best in several years. Substantial increases in sales of (Continued on Page 7) - Herbert Hoover said: "Trade associations are the safeguard of imall business and thus prevent the extinction of competition. With wisdom and devotion, their voluntary forces for our country than any spread of the hand of zO o z X fi t U- J- Z uj iu tL 0. 11 canac-complishm- ore Ul Z x- 38eo O a. |