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Show Pane 6 October UTAH FARM BUREAU wmmm 1971 Women's Legislative Council Meets In September Reported by Fern P. King On September 23, 1971 at 9:30 a.m. I represented the Utah Farm Bureau State Womens Committee at the Womens USU Staff and Farm Bureau meet to prepare Utah State Fair booth directed by F.B. Womens' Committee. Pictured Jay Smith, Reed Roberts, Jake Fuhriman, Barbara Whitbeck, Lewis Jensen (back L-- vv Nutrition Awareness by Vesta Boyer Governor Rampton on Sept. 30th proclaimed October as Nutrition Awareness Month. Our United States President chose the subject Food, Nutrition and Health for the White House Conference held in December, 1969. Why this interest in nutrition in a country that produces an abundance of food? Many young men who came up for the draft were not in good health. Interest was aroused and studies showed that people in United States, especially young children, young teen-ager- s, mothers, and older adults were not getting sufficient amounts of protein, iron, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin in their diets to maintain general good health. Our Government has some very fine programs going in many counties of our State to help under--t privileged groups become inits1 formed on proper diet and importance and are teaching the Women School For Leadership is the World of Women 1971 theme of the Leadership School for Women, scheduled 4 at Utah State October University. The selected enrollment for the event will number and will include women from all over Utah, according to Dr. Margaret Merkley, supervisor family life program, USU Extension. Dr Margaret Browne, former 11-1- 200-25- Federal Extension Service rld of Women. commented. The theme will be presented by Aline R. Pettit, LDS Relief Society General Board. One of the highlights will be creative crafts introduced by Cache County women. These will include stitchery, . in this endeavor. We must think back and realize that the enrichment of milk with Vitamin D has almost wiped out the dread disease of rickets among our children. Our State has ik) enrichment law for flours. A survey shows that most bakers of the State enrich their white bread, yet this is not sufficient with all of the hot dog and hamburger buns, sweet rolls, and doughnuts that are being consumed among the young and old. Many States have enrichment laws; two Western states passed such laws the past year. Let us put Utah in line with a needed enrichment law. PINTO BEAN FUDGE cup canned milk cup sugar 1 Vz cups diced marshmallows Vfe cup chopped nuts Vz cup strained (cooked) pinto two-third- 1 s two-third- s beans 1 Vi cups chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla - She has extensive home, economics experience and will be the resource person for the four-da- y event, Dr. Merkley toys for broomstick crochet, patchwork magic, chokers, ties, belts, vests, refinishing card tables and tv trays, gift ideas, macrame, and gingerbread. Topics to be discussed include cultures of other countries, arts, nutrition, the power of example, motivation of people, food children, time dollars, clothing, issues management, consumer and simple home repairs. The school will close with a smorgasbord at noon October 14. Registration for the event is being handled by the County Home Demonstration agents, Dr. Merkley reported. Sponsors of the Leadership School for Women include' Utah State University Extension, Utah Farm Bureau and other state and local groups. showing) Eldu Hillyard and Duane Hedin. Lake office manager, Judy Hamer. Senator Bennett said that he knew of no man except President Nixon that he would trust in the forthcoming meeting in China. He characterized the current price, wage and rent freeze as a bold and historic step which, with the programs to follow, he believes will work. He predicted that the current session in Congress would enact laws to overhaul the public milk-mea- t- 0, Director of Home Economics, will introduce leaders to the WOW-Wo- families in their own homes proper meal planning and preparation. How can we Homemakers be sure our families are properly nourished? If we serve some foods each meal from the four Basic Food Groups: and vegetables and fruits-brea- d cereals-thi- s is a starting point. Our County Extension agents are more than willing to assist us and they have many fine bulletins on the subject of nutrition. The State Nutrition Council, which includes a representative from the Farm Bureau Womens Committee, is sponsoring an Enrichment Bill which they hope will be passed at the next General Session of the Legislature. We will discuss this further at a later time, but we hope we will have the support of all Farm Bureau women R Combine sugar and milk in 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add remaining ingredients and stir until marshmallows dissolve. Pour in buttered pan. Cool and cut in Legislative Council meeting. The Council met in the Auditorium of the State Office Building, Salt Lake City. Senator Wallace F. Bennett had planned to attend, but because of important hearings on finance he had to return to Washington. His speech was read to the women by his Salt welfare program. Other legislation to follow to bolster the Children compare food produced through modern technology with naturally'' at Fair display. food produced The Utah Farm Bureau Womens committee was in charge of the booth at the State Fair this year. The committee engaged the assistance of Utah State University Specialists in the design and for technical assistance. The booth consisted of a comparison between farm grown commodities that had been chemically treated and commodities that were left to their own resources. There was an immediate recognizeable difference. The commodities that had been treated to kill weeds or insect pests were larger, more uniform and had a greater appeal for consumption. Untreated food items were smaller, infested with worms and other pests that prevented the normal healthy growth. presentation was from the booth to behind projected of some the explain problems related to control of crop pests and the benefits derived from the proper application of agricultural A slide-soun- d chemicals. To top off the display a sign was placed in the center asking fair goers which food items they would rather or untreated commodities. It appeared from the conversations that developed from visitors that most agreed with the display and expressed the need to keep producing an abundance of food which can only be done by the use of agricultural chemicals and the other modern tools that have been developed over the years. eat-treat- ed health care program. Governor Rampton spent his time answering questions. Asked why the Federal Government collects taxes and gives the money back to the states. He said that Utah gets more back than it pays. Concerning future changes in education he predicted creation of family planning clinics for prospective parents and their other children. In achieving greater childhood development he noted that greater responsibility must be placed on the family unit. He said the state had made great strides in the past 25 years on water pollution, but the current sewage treatment plants will be totally ineffective by 1990. Solving pollution problems presents some serious problems in Utah. The state is pressuring various industries for compliance to environmental quality standards but time will have to be given in order to comply. for all Utah Luncheon must be made by November 7 at Salt Lake Office, 629 East 4th South, 84102. The cost will be Reservations Rural-Urba- n per person. All members, women, young farmers $3.25 ranchers & and delegates are invited. voting kettle. Boil squares. PINTO SPICE CAKE Vi 1 2 1 2 cup butter cup sugar eggs cup warm water cups flour teaspoon soda teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon allspice Vi teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup mashed pinto beans 1 cup raisins 1 cup nuts 1 cup sweetened apple sauce. 1 1 Cream butter, sugar and eggs, add water and dry ingredients. Stir in beans, apple sauce, raisins, nuts and vanilla. Bake in greased pans at 350 degrees 40 to 50 minutes. This makes two moist loaf cakes. Very good for freezing. Helpful Hints A quick way to peel pickling HAWAII onions for your mixed pickles is to drop onions into boiling water and leave for 2 to 3 minutes, then drop into cold water. The skins slip off easily. November 10 to November 22, 1971 As soon as potatoes are finished baking, prick them with a fork so the steam will escape and prevent the potatoes from getting soggy. Always add boiling water to boiling vegetables as cold water will toughen. - NEW ZEALAND Mar. 4 to Apr. 2 AUSTRALIA Add a teaspoon of sugar to each quart of water when boiling carn-on-the-co- b. the flavor. This improves Please send me complete information on tours have checked. Name To remove the skins from carrots easily, drop into boiling water and let stand for a few minutes. Get more juice from lemons by warming them in the oven a few minutes before squeezing. I t Address State.. City v MAIL TO: Zip UTAH FARM BUREAU TRAVEL East 4th South Salt Lake City 84102 829 . |
