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Show August, 1966 Page 7 UTAH FARM BUREAU NEWS News. The Board of Directors referred action on these to the counties. You will have to help make decisions on these important rec- by Barbara Whltbeck, UFB Women's Chairman September 16th is Farm Bureau Day at the Utah State Fair. Foremost among the activities will be the Talent Find. It represents the culmination of a lot of work by Farm Bureau Women in the counties. I would personally like to thank everyone who has contributed so much to make this the successful endeavor it is. The clippings from papers all over the state, hailing the local talent finds, is growing each day in the state office. It promises a fine Talent Find at the Fair this year. We hope that each county farm bureau worker takes it upon herself to encourage a lot of participation from their county this year. With a little luck it won't snow on Farm Bureau Day at the Fair this year and well have some of our most outstanding talent performing on the bandstand. This should go a long way to promote Farm Bureau. Serious attention should also be given to the proposed Constitutional amendments that are reviewed in this issue of the Farm Bureau ommendations. September 13th will be the date of the Primary Election. Lets, be working hard on this to get the vote out. This is likely to be a light vote Inasmuch as voters must declare their political parties. Support those good candidates to help them hold important offices. The best way to prepare for the future is to do the present well. Through political action we share in building a better agricultural and in realizing the practical Ideal of a world that lives in prosperity, in freedom and in peace. The future lies not in the hands of fate but in your hands. Politicians realize the importance of women in their campaigns. A congressman said recently that he would trade two men for a woman worker any day. 1964 women voters outnumbered men by more than four million. Today women realize that what is happening in government is vitally important to them and In to their families. The telephone campaign mentioned in our annual workshop is an excellent tool. The local womens chairman should assign 10 - 20 names to each caller. DIVIDE COMMUNITY BY AREA SO CALLER WILL CONTACT THOSE IN HER AREA WITH WHOM SHE IS ALREADY ACQUAINTED. This is just one way we can support men who are honest and will work for good govern- ment. Elections are usually won or lost by small margins. The work A change you do is important. of just a few votes in each prein November of 1966 cinct can change the future of America. Senator Dirksen tells a little story that is worth retelling: "Fred went down on Wabash Avenue to buy a parrot. Thats a fine bird, brilliant plumage smart bird, too. Speaks seven languages. He said, How much? He said, $35.00. Well, how much is that fancy cage over there? He said, $15.00. Well, heres $50.00, send him to my house. But I want him there before I get home from work - and I get home from work by 4 oclock.' Four ' oclock he got home, bounded up the steps, door opened, and there was his beloved wife. He said, Mary, did the bird come? She said, Yes. He said, Where is he? She said, I got him in the oven. When he regained his composure and it took a little time I can tell you, he said, In heavens name woman that was a smart bird and could speak seven languages. Mary Very calmly, didnt he speak up? Its about time that Farm Bureau spoke up. We can see so much that needs to be done. Farm Bureau conjures up in the mind a host of dreams, desired accomplishments, requisites for abetter life. Our organization, urges us to reach one of our many goals at a time, but not to forget all that Farm Bureau hopes to bring forth in the coming months and years. said, Why Ours is an ambitious program. When we are criticized for at- tempting more goals than we are able to reach in a year, we but need to explain there is so much to be done, so little time to do. it. All our programs are imand all must be given portant thought and action Y0 - none neg- lected. BAD ABOHOT LOSING THE FARM.... Too many farms have gone to pay taxes instead of being inherited by the heirs of the farm owner. If you died tomorrow, do you know how much your family would have to pay in taxes? Too often, tax officials assess the farm at an inflated pushing its value much higher than the figure you paid years ago. Without adequate funds available to clear the liabilities and pay the taxes of the estate, your heirs may have to sell the farm and lose the benefits for which you have ben working so long and hard to provide for them. Will your family lose your farm? Let us show you how insurance can provide for these needs. Your Country Mutual Life agent can help you project your needs and provide solutions for carrying out your desires. housing-development-ra- te, CALL YOUR COUNTRY MUTUAL LIFE AGENT TODAY! FARM BUREAU INSURANCE The Freedom Pledge A free I am an American. American Free to speak - without fear Free to worship God in my own way Free to stand for what right Free to oppose what I I think believe wrong Free to choose those who govern my country This heritage of Freedom I pledge to uphold For myself and all mankind. In this land of plenty, it is ironic to note that only 50 to 60 percent of the American households have diets that fully meet the standards set for optimum nutrition by the National Research Council. Not all or even most of the malnutrition in this country is caused by low income, food and nutrition experts Much of it is simply report. because people do not know what kinds of food they should eat in order to maintain good health, or because of personal likes and dislikes. Livestock products furnish about 60 percent of the protein in the states the U.S. food supply, a q : ricj i. dI 1 2 la 'Un gnafl Nutrition Research Department of the National Live Stock and Meat Board. |