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Show April 1974 Utah Farm Bureau News Political work beckons By Pamela Turner State Women's Committee Chairman The Womens Workshop held in March at the Hotel Utah in Salt Lake City was an exciting opportunity to meet many interesting women and to hear of their activities in Farm Bureau. Many different ideas were presented by the women who reported. And the displays were varied and most delightful to all who saw them. We appreciate the efforts put forth by so many to make the Workshop a success. April is the month on our calendar for political education activities, including selection of candidates. I feel that this is an area where many of us lack understanding of the processes involved. Long before a public announcement Is made that someone is running for office, much thought, talk, and persuasion have been carried on in the background. This year nearly all county officers, all state representatives, many state senators, two U.S. representatives and one U.S. senator are up for election. Few of us become involved in choosing candidates for the state; a small number more may be active in finding people for districts within the state. But all of us should be concerned that within our county we havg a say about who the candi- dates are. For a start, will you please call your county clerk and ask which offices are to be filled. Then think of individuals who could ef FB those fectively fill these positions who would support our Farm Bureau ideals. Talk to those people and ask how they feel about running. Then, call the chairman of your political' party and express your ideas about candidates. Ask what you can do to help candidates file before May 10. Don't wait until the date is passed, then wonder why Jane Doe is running or Sally Q. isnt. Recipe of the Month LEMON GOODIE CAKE Mix together: 1 pkg. yellow cake mix 1 pkg. lemon jello (Small) 34 cup cooking oil 3 4 cup water 4 eggs Bake in 13 x 9 x 2 pan 45 minutes at 350 degrees. At once upon removing from oven, punch holes all over top of cake with fork. Drip the following glaze over the top: 2 cups powdered- sugar and juice of 2 or more lemons to leave running but not thin. Bottled lemon juice may also be used. Ruth Roberts, Layton, Utah - Page women resigned her position with the American Farm Bureau Federation so she can be a candidate for the U.S. We wish House of Representatives. her well.' 'Remember that while Farm Bu- as an organireau is zation, each of us individually should be active in the party of our choice. The time to act is now. In this day of turmoil, we must get involved in politics if we are to have good people in good government. I feel very strongly that unless one is striving to do everything he or she can to improve the government, that individual doesnt have the right to criticize our government. At our Asilomar, California, workshop, Jerry, Cordrey of AFBF told us, Anything worth having is worth working for. Lets work diligently so that we may have good government of the people, by the people and for the people. non-partis- an sion of farm safety. He asked the Utah farm women to commit their help to the coming survey of farm accidents in Utah. Dont abuse fuel privilege, farmers urged Farmers and ranchers are being cautioned to use, not abuse the allocation of fuel for 100 per cent of their farming needs made the Office. Federal Energy recently by Farmers are that out Pointing officials rethat federal fortunate need for cognize the fuel to grow and harvest crops and high-priori- Yes, theres room in politics for women. Our former national womens chairman, Virginia Smith, has 7 feed ty Elmo livestock, Hamilton, president of the Utah Farm Bur-- , eau, has urged care in fuel use. The public is watching us, despite the easing of the fuel situation, Hamilton said. We are assured whatever gasoline, butane, propane and diesel fuel we need for food production. The surest way for us to lose this guaranteed supply is to abuse the privilege. The FEOs action does not include fuel for the farm home, family automobile, and other vehicles. Utah is receiving about 90 per cent of last years fuel requirements right now. If there is a shortage in the state, farmers should take their turn in line with other residents for needs, Hamilton pointed out. non-agri-cultu- ral non-producti- on Announcing CO-O- P MARK X Steel redid passenger car tire With all the advantages of a steel belted tire with rayon radial body plies and a nylon cap ply: Easier handling Superior car control Better traction Gas economy More road hazard protection Smoother ride PLUS A NEW $6 DISCOUNT TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERS AND UP TO 10 MONTHS CREDIT AT ALL IFA STORES ON FARM BUREAU TIRE PURCHASES UTAH FARM BUREAU SERVICE COMPANY 629 East Fourth South Salt Lake City, Utah Phone (801) 521-369- 0 84102 |