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ARBA Bulletin 1969 Vol. 4, No. 3 - May/Jun
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Official Bulletin

THE VOICE OF THE AMERICAN RABBIT BREEDERS ASSOCIATION
Vol. 4 May-June, 1969 No. 3
NOW IT'S "MR. RABBIT"
When the Mayor of Garden Grove, California cut the ribbon at 10691 Westminster Avenue on Saint Patrick’s Day, he signaled the hutch opening for MR. RABBIT to hop over the horizon of delectable eating.
KWIZ radio in Santa Ana, The Register and Garden Grove and Santa Ana newspapers have been awakening the populace to the newest venture in the “golden state” by heralding “GET THE RABBIT HABBIT AND EAT MORE RABBIT.”
This is the slogan for the Mr. Rabbit restaurant chain that features rabbit dinners. The first week they bought $600 worth of whole fryers and to date the choice of dinners has been 80% for rabbit to 20% for chicken. They hope to serve a minimum of 300 to 400 rabbits weekly.
This is the pilot plant of an envisioned franchise operation. The equipment is the finest and most modern
known at the moment. The floors are carpeted, fixtures are in a western motif with some rabbit furs adorning the walls, the men dress in western garb and the lassies wear cute miniskirts. Couple this atmosphere with the flashing night-lights to draw attention to a new venture and you certainly have the proper setting to entice customers to try the “bunny trail”.
Dean Lambert, Secretary of the corporation and manager of this first outlet, has had previous restaurant experience in Tennessee. He and his chef, Jim Bowers, want to join the ARBA and have “Mr. Rabbit” designated on their membership cards. Also, they are interested in a certificate of membership, suitable for framing to hang on the wall, designating them as “Mr. Rabbit #1” to signify this as their first unit of operation.
In talking with Joe Lutes, (Garden Grove, California, who was responsible for sending in this information and the picture) the President of this operation said he felt he should be able to buy the dressed rabbits at 55 to 58 cents per pound in the quantities they would need. He further indicated, that if this were not possible they would likely set up their own rabbitry and processing plant to accommodate the many restaurants they hope to have operating in California very soon.
Every indication is that bunny ears are destined to become the “V”, Victory symbol, for gourmet eating of that nutritious rabbit meat with which we are all so proudly acquainted. See you at the “rabbit house” has truly taken on a new meaning, in Garden Grove at least.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF AMERICAN RABBIT BREEDERS ASSN.
4323 Murray Avenue — James Blyth, Secy. — Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217
The Bulletin
AMERICAN RABBIT BREEDERS ASSN.
E P. SHILLIDAY, Editor 5188 Eastover Lyndhurst, Ohio 44124
EDITORIAL STAFF
George Berl
O. R. (Bud) Chaney
David Ford
Ruth Ford
Arthur Gruner
Bett Hickman
W. E. Molen
Dora O'Hare Joe Lutes Kay Martin Russell Riding Lloyd Shantz Joan Wallace Mark Youngs
EXECUTIVE BOARD ARBA Wayne Willmann, Pres. James Blyth, Secy.
Oren Reynolds, V-Pres. Ellis Murray, Treas.
Vem Ashton Claude Bennett W. H. Kennedy J. Cyril Lowit
DIRECTORS
D. F. Parker
Ivan Miller W. E. Molen E. P. Shilliday Edward Stahl
THE
PRESIDENTS
MESSAGE
By the time you receive this message you will have very little time left in which to file your petition for your name to appear on our Election Ballot. The deadline is June 1. Send it to Mr. Blyth’s office.
Mr. Jess Williams, Phoenix, Ariz. has been one of our most active State Agents. He found it necessary to resign because of defective hearing and other personal matters. I have appointed Mr. Herb Davey from Phoenix to replace Mr. Williams. Our best wishes go to these two men.
I have also appointed Mrs. Donna J. Preston, 2111 Garden Creek Rd. Casper, Wyoming 82601, as the Agent for her state, on the recommendation of Mr. Ivan Miller, Director in charge of her state. We wish her well.
Mr. Ed Stahl, Publicity, thinks we shall have enough money from Advertisers to pay for the publication of a new supply of Beginner’s Booklets that we mail to people who answer our Ads Page Two
in the various magazines. We thank our Advertisers sincerely.
Mr. Blyth reports an income for the first three months of 1969 at $20,790.32. But that is not all profit. Expenses were $15,049.75 so we have a little left to help tide us over the lean periods of the year. Keep your memberships rolling in and we shall be able to serve you well.
I congratulate the Colorado breeders for organizing three new Youth Clubs since the Pueblo Convention. Keep the Youth active with rabbits. Urge them to send their memberships to Mrs. Malott. California is in the lead again.
Mr. Carlos Homan of Chile, South America, will not be able to visit our breeders in 1969, but Mr. Horace Curtis, chairman of our Washington Committee is working to make such a visit possible in 1970.
Some people ask how to start in the commercial rabbit business. At our Board meeting at Pueblo 1968—it was decided that our first answer to such a question should be—“See your local Health Board and your Local Zoning Board, or some other local authorities, who can tell you what is required to meet all State and Local requirements. What is required for housing—for butchering—etc.” This must be the first step taken by you if you wish to begin a commercial rabbitry. Every community has different regulations. We on the ARBA Board nor any members of our committees can answer those matters. You should make sure whether you can meet all the legal requirements before you begin building or buying stock. That is the way you begin. It begins with you in your state and in your local community. After you have all the information on such matters, then our Commercial Department can give you ideas on the operation of your business.
Best regards to all our members.
Sincerely,
Wayne Willmann
The JULY-AUGUST BULLETIN WILL BE LATE so as to make it possible to report the resolutions that come in by June 23 and also must be published August 22. Please have as much material in early as is possible so that the printer can have all but the last minute material set and ready to print. —Editor Ev
directors
DISTRICT #1
J. Cyril Lowit, Director
It looks like California is having a good show year for the Clubs, despite the long wet winter. Perhaps this has been helped by the two new Clubs in the northern area: The Bay Area Rabbit Club held its first show February 22-23 and the Fair Game Rabbit Club have their first show May 10-11. This latter show will be the combined effort of Southern Oregon and Crescent City, California.
There was a regional Judging Conference held in conjunction with the Council of ARBA Clubs Convention and Show at Ventura, April 12-13. Wesley W. Dixon was the judge in charge, assisted by the following panel of judges: George Bayliss, Fred Cremer, Diane Ford, Llake Smith, David Holland, Joe Lutes, Orlan Onkst, John Philips, and Robert Sprague.
The past winter with many days of well below zero weather has been hard on the Montana rabbit raisers. Not only did many litters freeze but some senior rabbits as well. Beverly Ingersoll, Ellen Ball and Mrs. Vernon Dorr hit the big time with a TV appearance in Great Falls. They displayed rabbits and had a question and answer interview with TV personalities.
In spite of a record, just under four feet of snow in Spokane, Washington, the Inland Empire Rabbit Breeders Association drew 45 exhibitors with 279 rabbits for a one day, carrying case show on January 25. Some of these exhibitors left Canada with 45° below zero temperatures to start on this trek. How is that for desire for a rabbit show?
DISTRICT #2
Ivan Miller, Director
Dorothy Dunbar, Tuscon, Arizona reports that their January 25-26 show had an entry of 497 rabbits, including 66 in the Junior Division. Dutch and Satins led the field with more than one hundred in each breed.
Ray Satterwhite won this year’s “Dunbar Trophy", given in honor of our State Agent, Jess Williams. We are all sorry that Jess found it impossible to carry on as State Agent but sincerely thank him for the outstanding work he did in that capacity. Herb Davey of Phoenix will carry on in Jess’ office.
March 2 we held a “leg show" (leg on a grand Championship certificate, that is) with ARBA sanctions in both the Junior and Senior show. We charged a 25₵ entry fee, no pay-back to the exhibitor, in an effort to replenish the
’ REPORTS
club’s treasury a little. Now we head for the Pima County Fair, Tuscon.
Jess Williams recounts that this fair show came up with an entry of 500 rabbits in 17 breeds. Dutch had the largest breed entry and Leonard Weir’s blue Dutch senior buck that hopped up from Riverside, California hopped back with the Best in Show award. Orland Onkst and Ross Flower placed the awards.
Mrs. Donna Preston from Casper will be their State Agent. She resides at 2111 Garden Creek Road, Casper, Wyoming 82601. Her 4-H group has been especially interested in attending rabbit shows in the area.
DISTRICT #3
Claude H. Bennett, Director
The North Central Iowa Rabbit Fanciers celebrated Washington’s Birthday by hosting the District #3 Judging Conference. It was held in a Mall of one of the Fort Dodge, Iowa shopping centers.
Seven judges took part in explaining and answering questions on the various breeds, especially those at the exhibit. There was a good attendance and everyone seemed quite pleased at the outcome of the conference.
I want this to be my personal thanks to all the judges who took part. Several traveled many miles to attend, much of it through very bad weather.
There was a banquet on Saturday night. When Burkley Earles puts on a banquet, he means food. Anyone who went away hungry had no one to blame but himself.
Sunday, February 23, this Club held its show, in this same Mall. It was well attended, well run and the quality of rabbits exhibited was very good. By 6:10 we were finished and I was ready to head for home.
DISTRICT #4
Ed Stahl, Director
(Editor) Ed dug himself out of the pile of ads for the Beginner’s Booklet that is just going to press, long enough to report that his reports from his District field workers are very meager at the moment.
With the time he has been putting on the Advertising program he hasn't had the time to follow-up on some of his District affairs, so will have tc slide past this issue, until a later date.
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Romona Schlotthauer, Ellenwood; Erma Ernst, Hoisington; and Gordon Fry, Arkansas City, all of Kansas had a wonderful time taping a five minute TV program on KTVH in Wichita. This CBS station covers areas in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. They were given an opportunity to display rabbits, ribbons, and trophies from past shows.
Joyce Livingston’s hospitality helped to compensate for the ordeal of driving through 8-10 inches of snow for part of the trip in order to reach Wichita. One of the first questions asked by one of the camera crew was: “What kind of rabbit is that which is the same color as a Siamese cat?” They were impressed by these when covering the Kansas State Fair.
DISTRICT #5
Ev Shilliday, Director
March 19-23 found Kay (my wife) and I on a little over an 1100 mile safari through District #5. We spent Thursday and Friday at the Michigan State Convention and Show (reported elsewhere by Jack Ellis), looked in on the National Chin Show at Fort Wayne on Saturday and wound up at Elwood, Illinois where the Tibbar Club held its 35th Show, Sunday.
The Michigan State Convention was its traditional educational and enjoyable event. The rabbit school was excellent and when you remember that the judging was all done on Friday one must concede this an outstanding group of fanciers to turn out in the numbers they do for this show.
The National Chin show was a little disappointing in numeric achievement but Judge Harold Drudge did his habitually fine job in placing the awards.
The greatly increased cost of the building rental forced Tibbar to move to a new location for their show. This carrying case show drew 99 exhibitors to Elwood, to display 803 rabbits. They had a fine place for their show, plenty of good food, plus the customary excellence of the rabbits on display.
The Youth exhibit was tremendous in quality and these young breeders showed up with 81 animals. It is most encouraging to see how these young people are coming up with better and better animals each year. This reflects the time and training given these groups by fellows like the Don Reid’s, who spend hours in coaching and showing these youthful enthusiasts where and how to breed for those improvements which move their animals out into the “blue ribbon” awards.
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Dean Daglow is doing a wonderful job with his Michigan group and this will be more fully covered in a future Bulletin.
The entire attitude of the exhibitors on this whole trip reflected a most encouraging projection for the future of the rabbit fancy.
DISTRICT #6
Dick Parker, Director
No response to a request for a report by April 10 deadline.
DISTRICT #7
Vern Ashton, Director
(Editor) Vern dropped me a very nice letter in regard to some of the things on which he is working in his District. However, since he has been ill for almost a month he is not ready to report on these things at the deadline time for this Bulletin.
We hope Vern will be “back with Spring” and that he will have a whiz-bang report for the July-August issue.
DISTRICT #8
W. H. Kennedy, Director
R. Craham Carver, of New Jersey, reports many requests come to him for information about rabbits and how to raise them. He recently had a visitor from Korea. This man heads an Orphanage there and his interest was in obtaining rabbits as a means of supplementing the meat supply for the children under his care.
After judging the Youth activities at the Eastern Rabbit and Cavy Fanciers Convention, Marvin Godshall was greatly impressed with the thorough knowledge these young people had in selecting, handling and caring for rabbits.
The dedicated service of our members like Sam Gerardi, Youth Committee Chairman and the Horace Curtis’ are rewarded by these fine achievements of the Eastern Youth.
Our Seventh Annual Rabbit Short Course at Blacksburg, Virginia is covered as a separate item in other copy for the Bulletin.
PRO and CON will appear in a later issue. Space didn’t permit the inclusion of this copy this time. Sorry, yer Ed.
PUEBLO CONVENTION REPORT
Earl Hord, the effective and efficient General Chairman of the 45th ARBA Convention just sent me a copy of their final financial accounting. It should be interesting to many of you to see what goes into putting on one of
these National Conventions. This does not reflect the many, many hours of planning through meetings and correspondence that were necessary to give us the wonderful time and show the Colorado folk gave us last October.
Receipts:
Sale of Stock ..................................................... $1,000.00
Show Catalog Ads ........................—---------------------------- 2,066.00
Show Entry Fees ..................-................................... 4,755.00
Booth Rental ..............---------------............................ 400.00
Profit on Banquets & Tours ...........-............................... 223.37
Salvage Lumber from Booths ........................................... 35.00
Total Receipts ______________________________ 8,479.37
Dispersals (Expenditures)
Show Payback .......................—............................. 2,686.00
Catalog Printing ........................................ _ 1,649.25
Stock Payoff ..................................................... 1,200.00
Show Building Rental --------------------------------------------- 700.00
Catalog & Show Result Postage ____________________________________ 398.60
Trip Expense (to obtain Convention) ______________________________ 200.00
Lumber for Booths------------------------------------------------- 170.35
Paper & Miscellaneous Supplies ----------------------------------- 102.61
Show Record Sheets - Hutch Cards__________________________________ 97.06
Letterheads & Envelopes ___________________________________________ 68.05
Labor (Show Result Work) _________________________________________ 56.97
Trophies ............................................ 45.00
Equipment Rental ................................................. 12.60
Flowers (Banquet)------------------------------------------------- 21.00
Conv. Superintendent Expenses (E. Hord) __________________________ 108.00
Conv. Secretary Expenses (M. Vaughn) _____________________________ 53.86
Youth Expenses (T. Hannon) ........................................ 25.00
Show Superintendent Expenses (B. Summers) ________________________ 33.43
Publicity & Promotion Expenses (D. Ford) _________________________ 42.21
Treasurer Expenses (R. Harris) _____ _____________________________ 37.25
Show Setup Expenses (P. Herman) ______________________ ___________ 41.03
Bad Checks --------—_______ __________________________ 16.50
Total Dispersals $7,764.77
Total Receipts_____________________________________$8,479.37
Total Dispersals 7,764.77
Present Balance -------------------------- $ 714.60
I certify this to be a full and accurate report of the finances of Colorado Rabbit Shows Inc. as of April 9, 1969.
(Signed) R. A. Harris Treasurer
Again, thanks Earl Hord, Marjorie Vaughn and Bill Summers for the outstanding jobs you did as General Chairman, Show Secretary and Show Superintendent respectively. We are indebted, also to a host of other men and women who were the back-up personnel for this great undertaking. You were not all in the front line all
of the time but we appreciate the great amount of work you did, the many hours of personal time you gave to the venture and your genuine hospitality that made the Convention such a pleasant and rewarding experience. You set a standard that will be hard to meet and most difficult to surpass.
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SANCTIONED ARBA SHOWS
May 17—Ohio Californian R. Sp. Club, Darla Granneman, RR 2. Wakeman, Ohio 44889,
Western Michigan RBA, Elmer Cuperus, 1048 Port Shelden, Jenison, Mich. 49428.
Ohio State Dutch Rabbit Club, Mildred Hand, 1144 E. Walnut St., Lancaster, Ohio 43130.
Ohio New Zealand Rabbit Club, Mrs. Lavina Thomas, 189 High St., Doylestown, Ohio 44230.
Ohio State Satin Breeders Ass’n., Don Gundling, 14263 Whitney Road, Strongsville, Ohio 44136. May 17-18—Havana Federation, Lee Owen Stamm, R 1, Box 74, Dakota, Ill. 61018.
Williams Co. RBA, E. E. Lovejoy, RR 3, Bryan. Ohio 43506.
Huron Co. RBA, Grace Haaf, RR 3, Box 338, Wellington, Ohio 44090.
Springfield RBA, Colleen McCroskey, R 7, Box 50-C, Springfield, Mo. 65802.
Springfield RBA English Show, Colleen McCroskey, R 7, Box 50-C, Springfield. Mo. 65802.
New England N. Z. RBA, Richard D. Tomaszewski, 7 Elton St., New Britain, Conn. 06053. Lawrence Co. RBA, Mrs. Rosemary Buckner, R 5, Box 368, Lawrenceburg, Tenn. 38464. Portsmouth RBA, Marion Bess, Jersey Ridge Rd., Maysville, Ky. 41056.
Mississippi Valley RBA, Helen Forsberg, 3809 Sunnyside, Davenport, Iowa.
May 18—Eastern Dutch R.F. Club, Mrs. May Hill, 2006 Jackson Ave., Wilmington, Del. 19808.
San Gabriel Valley RBA, Kenneth H. Stauty, 5021 Sunflower. Charter Oaks, Calif. 91722.
P&O Rabbit & Fur Breeders Ass’n., Mabel V. Brucker, R 2, Box 251, West Middlesex, Pa. 16139. Suburban Twins Rabbit Club, Doris Leibel, 3850 Beau d’Rue Dr., St. Paul, Minn. 55111.
May 24—Saginaw Valley R&CBA, Terrance D. Beamer, 7275 Clio Road, Mt. Morris, Mich. 48458.
May 24-25—Inland Empire RBA, Jackie Vigesaa, 11310 E. 12th, Spokane, Wash. 99206.
Lorain Co. RBA. Mrs. M. J. Honoshofsky, RD 2, 8904 W. Ridge Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035.
May 25—National Capital RBA, Mrs. Cindy Ray, R 1, Box 203, Germantown, Md. 20767.
Empire State RBA, Vito Fragola, 5463 Vernon St., Vernon, N.Y. 13478.
Central Wisc. RBA, Charles Riley, 416 Nash Road, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisc. 54494.
Nebraska Progressive RBA, Ralph Wever, 2600 N.W. 10, Lincoln, Nebr. 68521.
May 30-June 1—North Central Ala. RBA, Susan Bowlin, R 3, Box 11, Mt. View Estates, Decatur, Ala. 35601.
June 1—California Dutch Rabbit Club, Alma Cremer, 9704 Enger St., Bakersfield, Calif. 93308.
Ohio Valley RBA, Lanny J. Baker, 960 W. Liberty St. Ext., Girard, Ohio 44420.
Lancaster Tri-Co. R & C Fanciers, Mildred J. Hand, 1144 E. Walnut St.. Lancaster, Ohio 43130. Capitol City R.F. Ass’n., Geneva M. Thompson, 445 N. W. 51st PI.. Des Moines, Iowa 50313.
Iowa State Ck. Gt. R. Ass’n., Robert F. Wallace, 907 North Linn, Glenwood, Iowa 51534.
June 7—Ontario Council of Rabbit Clubs, Mrs. B. A. Harris, RR 1, St. Jacobs, Ont., Canada.
June 7-8—State Line RBA, Jane Mueller, R 1, Box 138, Wauseon, Ohio.
June 8—Coshocton Co. RBA, Jack Wireman, 5475 Seeman St. Navarre, Ohio 44662.
Interstate Rabbit Fanciers, Mrs. Ken Avery, R 3, Madison Hill. Wellsville, N.Y. 14895.
N.E. Colorado RBA, Sally Chrisp, R 2, Sterling, Colo. 80751.
Santa Cruz Co. RBA, Pat Pascal, 2601 Rodeo Gulch, Soquel, Calif. 95073.
Essex Co. R & C B Ass’n., Ormond Scott, 244 Maple St., Middleton, Mass. 01949.
Kewanee Co. RBA. E. L. Waterstreet, 713 Miller St., Kewaunee, Wise. 54216.
June 15-July 6—Southern California Expo., R. J. O’Connor, Mgr., Del Mar, Calif. 92014.
June 14-15—Mad River Valley R & C B Ass’n., Mrs. Joyce Judy, 10 Central Ave., Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044.
American Polish Rabbit Club, Floyd R. Tobias, RD 3, Box 102, Nazareth, Pa. 18064.
June 15—Tri-State R & C B Ass’n., Mildred E. Beatty, RD 1, Apples Corners, East Liverpool, Ohio 43920.
Green Mountain RBA, Anthony Pisanelli, 19 Royce St., Rutland, Vt.
June 21—Itasca RBA, Mrs. Bessie Fear, R 3, Box 80, Grand Rapids, Minn. 55744.
June 21-22—Evergreen RBA, Trudy Franz, R 1, Box 218-G, Enumclaw, Wash. 98022.
June 28-29—Cedar Rapids S.S. Ass’n., Ethel Becicka, 5000 J St., S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
June 29-July 13—Alameda Co. Fair, James W. Trimingham, P.O. Box 579, Pleasanton, Calif.
July 13-19—West Branch RBA - Lycoming Co. Fair, Mrs. Shirley Andrews, RD 1, Williamsport, Pa. 17701.
July 14-26—Sonoma Co. Fair & Exposition, James F. Lyttle, P.O. Box 1451, Santa Ana, Calif. 95403. July 15-20—Orange County Fair, Alfred G. Lutjeans, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Calif. 92626.
July 19-20—Ohio Cavy Club - Annual Convention, Eileen E. Ghent, RR 1, Mt. Gilead. Ohio 43338. July 21-26—Howell Co. Fair, Florence Bauer, Chamber of Commerce Office, West Plains, Mo 65775 Fayette Co. Agri. Society, Francis E. Morgan, 1119 Washington Ave., Washington C.H., Ohio 43160
July 22-27—Sandusky Valley RBA, Mrs. Albert May, Tiffin, Ohio
July 23-27—Lake Co. Fair, L. A. Nordhausen, P.O. Box 27, Grayslake, Ill.
July 24-Aug. 2—Multnomah Co. Fair, Duane Hennessy, P.O. Box 71. Gresham, Ore. 97030.
July 26-Aug. 2—State Fair, Dan P. Thurber, P.O. Box 1524. Great Falls, Mont., 59401.
Akron Rabbit Club, Mrs. Lavina Thomas, 189 High St., Doylestown, Ohio 44230.
July 26-31—Shelby Co. RBA, Patt Schffner, R 6, Box 242, Sidney, Ohio 45365.
Salinas Valley Rabbit Ass’n., Mrs. Donald E. Matthews, 5 McGuffie Rd., Salinas, Calif. 93901. July 28-Aug. 2—Jefferson Co. Fair, Glenn L. Feister, 565 Mill St., Watertown, N.Y.
July 29-Aug. 2—Rock Island Co. Fair, Mrs. Evelyn Ristau, P.O. Box 267, East Moline. Ill. 61244. July 30-Aug. 3—Kane County Fair, Reba Keeler. P.O. Box 521. St. Charles, Ill.
Hennepin Co. Agri Society, Mrs. Eileen Roehlke, R 1. Box 146, Rogers, Minn. 55374.
Great Allentown Fair, Moulton L. C. Frantz. 1239 1/2 Tilghman St., Allentown, Pa. 18102.
Aug. 2-9—Humboldt Co. Fair. C. Jo Hindley, P.O. Box 637. Ferndale, Calif. 95536.
Aug. 4-9—Clinton Co. Agri. Society, Donald F. Weeks, RR 2, Box 167, Leesburg, Ohio 45135.
Aug. 4-10—Mower Co. Fair, Mike Neeley, Box 518, St. Ansgar, Iowa 50472.
Aug. 5-9—Teays Valley RBA, Jeanne Maddox, R 1. Box 125A, Frankfort, Ohio 45628.
Aug. 5-10—Ashtabula Co. RFA. Al Roerdanz, 1005 Wright St., Kingsville, Ohio.
Aug. 6-10—Soo Valley RBA, Harvey Mennenga, R 2, Dell Rapids, S. Dak. 57022.
Aug. 7-10—25th District Agri. Assoc., Robert P. Manasse, 575 Third St., Napa, Calif. 94558 Aug. 8—State Fair of Wisc., Vernon G. Wendland, Exposition Center, West Allis, Wisc. 53226. Aug. 10-16—Lawanee County Fair, T. O. Brittain. R 4, Adrian, Mich. 49221.
Aug. 10-17—Zanesville RBA, Erma Freese, 1804 E. Chestnut St., R 4, Coshocton, Ohio 43812.
Aug. 11-16—Scioto Co. Agri. Society, Marion Bess, Jersey Ridge Road, Maysville, Ky.
Morrow Co. Fair, Eileen E. Ghent. RR 1, Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338.
Washington Co. RBA, Mrs. Ruth Caldwell, RD 2. Eighty-Four, Pa. 15330.
Clark County Fair, Roger C. Miller, P.O. Box 162, Sabina, Ohio 45169.
Aug. 11-17—Cuyahoga Co. Fair, Norman E. Lehman. P.O. Box 135, Berea, Ohio 44017.
Aug. 12-16—Clearmont Co. Fair, Charles Long, 2905 Batavia Pike, Batavia, Ohio 45103.
Aug. 12-17—Southwest Washington Fair, A. W. Wildhaber, P.O. Box 831, Chehalis, Wash.
Aug. 13-16—Whiteside Co. RBA, Mrs. Blanche Quimby, R 2, Box 34, Forreston, Ill. 61031.
Aug. 14-16—Washington Co. Fair, Glenn Holt, P.O. Box 115, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123.
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Aug. 15-24—Rabbit Producers of Santa Clara Valley, Edward M. Seacord, 17015 Pollard Road Los Gatos. Calif 95030.
Iowa State Fair, Kenneth R. Fulk, State House. Des Moines, Iowa 50319.
Aug. 16-23—Calumet RBA, Jackie Lucas, 5928 I Houston Ave., Portage, Ind. 46368.
Aug. 16-24—Missouri State Fair, W. C. Askew, Box Ill, Sedalia, Mo. 65301.
Aug. 17—New Jersey State R&CBA, Olive A. Loux, Box 195, Oxford, N. J. 07863.
Aug. 18-23—National Capital RBA. Mrs Cindy Ray, R 1. Box 203. Germantown. Md. 20767.
Aug. 19-23—Freeport Rabbit Club, Helen Dzielak. R 4, North VanBuren Rd., Freeport, Ill. 61032
Aug. 19-24—Lake Co. Fair, Florence E. Belcher, 84 Johnnycake Ridge. Painesville, Ohio 44077. Aug. 20-23—Garden City RBA, B. B. Rewey, 2250 W. Central Ave., Missoula, Mont. 59801.
Aug. 20-24—Kitsap Co. Fair, Lee R. Hall, 644 Fifth St.. Bremerton, Wash. 98310.
Aug. 21-Sept. 1—Ohio State Fair, Hartl W. Lucks, 7559 Cherry Brook Dr., Reynoldsburg Ohio
43068.
Aug. 22-24—Del Norte Co. Fair, C. W. Glover, P.O. Box 1063, Crescent City, Calif. 95531 Aug. 22-Sept. 1—Auto City RBA, Angeline Ellis, 21224 Sherman, Southfield, Mich.
Indiana State Fair, Charles C. Davis, State Fairgrounds, Adm. Bldg., Indianapolis, Ind.
Aug. 23-Sept. 1—Oregon State Fair, Robert Stevens, Salem, Ore. 97310.
Aug. 23-24—York Co. RBA, Charles D. Fink, Old South Rd., So. Berwick, Maine 03908.
Aug. 30-Sept. 1—Saanich Fair, H. G. Robinson, Saanichton, B.C., Canada.
Aug. 30-Sept. 4—Van Wert Co. RBA, Carl Lape, RR 1, Van Wert, Ohio 45891 Sept 1 week—New York State Fair, Syracuse, N. Y.
Utah State Fair, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114.
Sept. 5-13—Tennessee Valley A & I Fair, Crosby Murray, P.O. Box 6066, Knoxville, Tenn. 37914. Sept. 6—Ontario Council of Rabbit Clubs, Mrs. B. A. Harris, RR 1, St. Jacobs, Ont., Canada. Sept. 6-7—Mattatuck RBA, Edmund Roman, 29 Blake Road, New Britain, Conn.
Sept. 7—Soo Valley RBA, Harvey Mennenga, R 2, Dell Rapids, S. Dak. 57022.
Sept. 6-14—Inland Empire RBA, Jackie Vigesaa, 11310 E. 12th, Spokane, Wash. 99206.
Sept. 11-21—New Mexico State Fair, Chloe Baker, P.O. Box 8546, Albuquerque, N. Mex.
Sept. 12-28—Los Angeles Co. Fair Ass n, Mrs. Gladys M. Donlavy, P.O. Box 2250, Pomona, Calif 91766.
Sept. 13—Chattanooga Rabbit Club, Clyde R. Baker, 155 Lynda Dr., Chattanooga, Tenn. 37405. Sept. 13-14—All States Rabbit Club, Carol Ness, Box 126, Ogallala, Nebr. 69153.
Sept. 13-16—Lower Fraser Valley Exhibition, J. T. Sullivan, Box 489, Cloverdale, B. C., Canada. Sept. 13-21—Western Washington Fair, J. H. McMurray, P.O. Box 189, Puyallup, Wash. 98371.
Kansas State Fair, Wallace M. White, State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, Kan. 67501.
Sept. 14—Huntington RBA. Lynn S. Shaw, R 1, Warren, Ind. 46792.
Sept 24-28—Central Washington Fair, J. Hugh King, P.O. Box 1381, Yakima, Wash. 98901.
Sept. 26-Oct. 5—Arkansas Livestock Expo., Vernon Magness, P.O. Box 907, Little Rock, Ark. Sept. 27—Fox River Valley R&CBA, Sharon Ausloos, R 6, Townhall Rd., Green Bay, Wisc. 54301. Sept. 27-28—Morrow Rabbit Raisers, (Cavy & Rex Show), Tom Purdy, 149 Salem Ave., Frederick-town, Ohio.
Sandusky Valley RBA, Mrs. Albert May, Box 506, Sycamore, Ohio 44882.
Sept. 28—Tri State R&CBA, Mildred E. Beatty, RR 1, Apples Corners. East Liverpool, Ohio 43920. Sept. 30-Oct. 5—Heart O'Texas Fair, Leon B. Dollens, Jr., P.O. Box 7581, Waco, Texas 76710.
Oct. 2-12—Fresno District Fair, Alan L. Milnes, 1121 Chance Ave., Fresno, Calif. 93702.
Oct. 3-5—Indiana State RBA. Stan Freed, 4404 Apperson Way, N., Kokomo, Ind. 46901.
Pittsburgh Rabbit Club, Neva McConnell, RFD 2, Rogers Run, West Alexander, Pa. 15376.
Oct. 4—Ohio N. Z. Rabbit Club, Mrs. Lavina Thomas, 189 High St., Doylestown, Ohio 44230.
Buckeye Polish R. F. Show. Mrs. Joyce Judy, 10 Central Ave., Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044.
Oct. 4-5—Columbus RBA, Dolores Breckenridge, 1487 Cole Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228.
New England R & C Show Circuit, George L. Smith, Maple Farm. R 1. Box 211, Thomaston, Conn. 06787.
BEST RABBIT IN SHOW
Thanks for your fine response to the question, “What rabbit was first to be awarded Best Rabbit in Show?” So far this has to be the answer:
During the Trial Period (October 9, 1967 - October 6. 1968)
Oct. 28-29—Alberta Rabbit Breeders, Calgary, Canada had the late Dan Law make the award. The winner was a junior Champagne D’Argent doe exhibited by Treva Brochu.
When it was established as an OFFICIAL (Optional) AWARD, beginning October 6, 1968 this is the data at the moment:
Oct. 13, 1968
New Zealand White G. J. Leger & Son South Texas State Fair Oct. 19, 1968 New Zealand White Melvin McClenathan Auto City Rabbit Breeders Oct. 20, 1968
New Zealand White Harry Rice
Tuscarawas Co. R. B. A.
Nov. 3, 1968 Copper Satin G.M.C.
South Euclid R. Fanciers Nov. 16, 1968
New Zealand White Al & Dollie Cali Florida State R. B. A.
Thanks for the information. This looks like New Zealand White rabbits jumped out to an early lead. However, in following shows in many areas we find that there have been many breeds which have won this coveted honor. The very fine thing about it is, many of the so-called less popular breeds forge ahead into this exclusive class.
On the basis of this information, G. J. Leger & Son’s New Zealand White was the FIRST BEST IN SHOW WINNER, after the ARBA Board established this as an optional award that could be made at any sanctioned show. Treva Brochu’s Champagne D’Argent was the first winner during the trial period of one year.
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FINAL CURTAIN
KARL F. SCHMIDT
Karl Schmidt, Rosebush, Michigan, died at his home on February 23. Even though not in good health at the time he kept his string of Convention attendance intact by driving to Pueblo last October.
His ARBA membership dates back to January 21, 1955. He has always been a faithful and effective worker for the improvement of rabbit raising. He was held in great esteem by all who knew him and his ability was recognized as attested to his long service in such capacities as President of the Saginaw Valley Rabbit Breeders Association, President of the Michigan Rabbit Breeders Association, Secretary of the Florida White Rabbit Club, ARBA State Agent for Michigan, and he devoted a lot of time in assisting youth in the art of raising better rabbits.
To his three sisters, two brothers and a host of friends we extend our most sincere sympathies.
* * *
OSCAR A. SMITH
A heart attack cut down Oscar Smith in his home at Fort Wayne, Indiana, February 17, 1969. He was a charter member of the Fort Wayne Rabbit Club, joined the ARBA in 1938 and received his registrar’s license on November 3, 1947.
In addition to his great activity in the Fort Wayne Club he also served in the capacity of President of the Indiana State Rabbit Breeders Association and for several years was Secretary of the American Beveren Rabbit Club.
Especially to his wife, sister, brother, and many, many folk who held him in the greatest esteem, we extend our heartfelt sympathy in this bereavement.
Correction
In talking with his son Karl, I was informed that my original information was not correct. A. E. “Pop” Sautters died on December 16, 1968. Karl also told me that had his father lived three more days he would have celebrated his SIXTY-SEVENTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, an achievement few realize.
THINGS YOU
SHOULD KNOW
Ellis W. Murray, Treasurer
It could be said of this writer, as many others, “if you are so smart why aren’t you rich?” I have said through rabbit journal pages and at rabbit gatherings that I came from poor people; people who made their way with their hands. I have said many times before and will repeat it again, that the greatest people in this country are the people who eat in the kitchen.
I have tried and, not bragging, succeeded in securing my old age. I have never been known to be “tight”, but on the other hand I never could see throwing money away. As your Treasurer, I try to manage your funds just I would if they were my own. Regardless of the amount remitted to me by Secretary Blyth I try to put some part of it away, where if and when the time comes that our income is not as much is it has been the past two years we can continue to conduct our affairs as outlined in the By-laws.
Our Association is NOT A CLUB. It is a corporation. It comes under the corporation laws of the State of Illinois. Secretary Blyth files a report annually
with the Corporation Commissioner of that State. If we fail to live up to our Constitution and By-Laws the Corporation Commissioner can stop us from operating.
Our Constitution and By-Laws obligate us to do certain things for our members. Among them is to give a Guidebook, Yearbook, and Bulletin with every membership. It also says we will publish a book of Standards. There is no advertising income from the Yearbook or the Bulletin. The Guidebook alone cost us over $10,000. During 1968 we spent over $6,000 more than our income for that year. We could do this because in 1967 I had set aside money, knowing that 1968 would be a year of big expenses.
I’ll not bore you with a lot of figures, but our printing bill for stationery, pedigree blanks, registration forms, membership application blanks, membership cards and postage is not a small item. Before you read this we will be putting out a new Beginner’s Booklet. This will cost about $3,500.00. The first of January we will be putting out a new book of Standards at a cost of about $4,500, and of course the new Yearbook will be due. I am glad to tell you that we will meet all of these expenses since we have funds to pay them. I
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would like to join with all who from time to time say, “Why doesn’t the ARBA do this and why doesn’t it do that? Why doesn’t it give us this or that?” Being in the position I am, knowing what major expenses we are obligated to meet, I just can’t join in these requests, much as I might like to do it.
I hope those of you who are reading this will not think I am crying the blues. I am not because so far we have been able to meet our obligations. At Pueblo I told the delegates that, “I am convinced that our country is headed for a recession”. At Fort Knox our government has about 10.5 billion in gold. Our obligations to foreign countries who are holding paper against this gold is over 22.6 billion dollars. Suppose you owed me $22.50 and you only had $10.50 in your pocket. You don’t have to have an adding machine to know that you couldn’t do it. The day these foreign countries ask for their money in gold, the jig will be up. On April 2nd this news item came over the AP wires, “The Chase Manhattan Bank warned today that the United States could be heading for a recession”.
These are things I want you to know about your Association. It is your money I am trying to protect and it is YOUR ASSOCIATION that I am serving. I appreciate very much your Editor allowing me this space to tell you about YOUR BUSINESS.
CONVENTION
SPOTLIGHT
Bruce Boyd, Publicity Chairman
The Headquarters Hotel for the 46th ARBA Convention will be the Palliser. It can be addressed as:
Palliser Hotel
133 - 9th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, CANADA The rates are reasonable at $8.50 single and $14.00 double occupancy, daily. Reservations can be made any time now. A few have already been confirmed.
This should be an ideal time to vacation a little in this area, while taking in the Convention. The day time temperature should not exceed 70° and the night temperature should not drop below 40°, ideal for this time of year.
We are certain you will be happy with the “all under one roof” facilities that the Stampede Board has made available for our use September 22-25, 1969, even though we had to take them a little earlier than the traditional Convention time. Join us in this gala event with a beautiful area-background for fun and
enjoyment, with fabulous hunting and fishing within easy driving distance.
Airlines flying into Calgary are: Air Canada, Canadian Pacific, Western, and West Coast. These are all Canadian airlines.
IMPORTANT CHANCE
Bruce Boyd, Conv. Publicity Chm.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the mailing address for the 1969 Convention and Show Committee has been changed. All mail for show catalog entry blanks or any other correspondence having to do with the 1969 Convention should be addressed:
"The Alberta Rabbit Breeders Assn.
Station A — P.O. Box 5071
Calgary, Alberta, CANADA."
Please change any of your records to this mailing address for all future correspondence about the Convention.
WATCH OUT!
“This is the end of a dream, Dad” was the fatalistic remark by Joe Webster to his father, Val, as they surveyed the havoc wrought by dogs in their rabbitry at 3436 South Shields Street, Fort Collins, Colorado.
The marauders hit for the third time in as many months to virtually wipe out Joe’s 4-H rabbits and his dad’s ’69 show herd. Victims of the last attack were the Connecticut imported Tans, the 1969 National Western Stock Show champion New Zealand White buck, plus a choice selection of Black and White New Zealands that held the hopes of the Websters’ to carry their banners into the winner’s circles during the approaching show season.
This recalls Earl Hord’s absence from the Pueblo Convention one morning. During the night, dogs got into his rabbits and killed most of those he did not have in the exhibit coops at the show. Earl returned, after viewing the havoc wrought by these nocturnal invaders and took his traditional philosophic attitude of starting over again and working harder next time. He certainly exemplified it in the outstanding job he did as General Superintendent of the excellent Pueblo Convention.
We can use this as a reminder to recheck our own rabbitries and revise our safety precautions if there seems to be a weakness, through which marauding dogs could possibly attack our own herds. Just remember, it could happen in other places than Colorado. Watch out!
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GENETIC CONSTITUTION OF CALIFORNIAN AND SIAMESE SATINS
Al Roerdanz. Ohio
Two very attractive and popular varieties of the Satin, the Californian and the Siamese, were developed by one of America’s better rabbit judges and successful showmen, Wesley Dixon of California. These two varieties are genetically closely allied. Each variety conforms to the Satin breed standard in type and size, while their coat, or pelt, conforms to the Satin Fur Standard.
For about the first month of life both the Californian Satin and Siamese Satin babies are white and then gradually acquire a sepia-colored fur on the extremities.
As they leave the nest box and the juvenile fur, or baby coat, is replaced, the two varieties appear to differ because the body of the young Siamese will show a smoky cast and their eyes are dark while those of the Californians are pink. I do not infer that the two varieties may be cross-bred or that you will get the two varieties in the same litter. However, a cross to a straight-bred black Satin may prove useful to improve nail color, which at this time presents a little problem with the Siamese, the newer of the two varieties.
One more similarity in both varieties is that coat and marking color are partly affected by temperature, due to the presence of the albino alleles. A low temperature helps produce a darker color. These varieties raised in Florida will, on the average, be more lightly colored than stock raised in Minnesota. This phenomenon seems to be due to the temperature-dependent formation of an enzyme which then converts melanin precursors into melanin by a process of oxidation. The threshold for production of pigment is much lower on the extremities of the body than elsewhere.
The beauty of either of these varieties of Siamese undoubtedly lies in the distinctive pattern. In accordance with the Satin Fur Standard and genetic principles the Californian Satin, (because of its all white body color, absence of color on the useable portion of the pelt) competes in the white Satin Fur Class; the Siamese with its genetically inherent shading of sepia-brown over the entire body is placed in the colored satin Fur Class.
The Siamese is the result of the presence of the extreme dilution factor (symbol = ce) which is a close allelomorph of complete dilution or albinism. The gene for extreme dilution reduces black pigment to a smudgy beige color (smokey) but leaves a concentration of
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sepia coloring at the extremities (head, feet, ears and tail). The gradualness of shading is prescribed for by the color standard of this variety.
The Californian pattern is the result of a gene intermediary between ce and c, that is lying in a position between extreme dilution (Siamese) and complete absence of pigment (albinism). It has an even more drastic effect upon pigment, clearing a great majority of the coat and leaving it pure white, but once again leaving points of pigment in the extremities. These “points” are more definite and therefore much sharper than in the Siamese pattern.
A simplified way of thinking about the effects of the two factors is to imagine that the genes responsible go to work by draining away the pigment from the coat leaving traces only at the extremities. The Siamese gene drains away a great deal; the Californian gene drains away much more. The latter is correctly referred to as Himalayan alleles, listed in c series, symbol ch, distinguished by eumelanin in extremities only, with pink eye color.
The question of proper or ideal color for the Siamese is fairly well defined in the Standard. If the shade is too light there is virtually no distinction from the Californians and if too dark it will appear to be a self or solid color.
The desired appearance of a breed depends partly on the possession of particular mutants determining coat, color, etc. which segregate in Mendalian fashion, and partly on the presence of many genes with small effect on quantitative characters, which act together to determine the typical size, shape and general conformity of the breed.
Our principal mutation in the Satin deals with our distinctive fur. The genetic symbol is “sa” and, as indicated by the small letters, is recessive. The homozygate has a remarkably glossy coat, which feels softer and more silky than normal. This is associated with an unusually smooth cuticle, a partial obliteration of the modullary cells and a tendency for hairs to be thinner than normal. The degree of glossiness in Satin rabbits is variable, apparently depending upon modifying genes.
In the schedule of points at the end of the Satin fur standard “sheen” is mentioned in the seciton under “Balance and Condition”. This section carries 30 points so due consideration and comment should be made directing attention to it.
In checking with some of our members in widely scattered areas of the country as to when they received the March-April Bulletin I discovered that it took between two and three weeks form the time it went to the post office before it got into our reader’s hands. This checkup was for the purpose of knowing when to set the cut-off date for publicizing events and show sanctions that would be included in any particular issue.
On the basis of this information a very nice write-up about the National Satin rabbit show to be held on May 2-3 was not published. Since the event would have concluded at least two weeks before any reader received his Bulletin it seemed futile to publicize a past event. This particular event is mentioned as an illustration of what must be considered in future situations of this nature.
The material came to me early in March and this would certainly seem adequate time for publicizing a May 2-3 event. However, let’s examine the data.
When this material arrived the March-April issue was just going from the post office in Louisville for distribution to post offices all over the country. To have been in that issue the material would have had to be in my hands by the tenth day of February, for inclusion. The lesson we must learn from this is that publicity for any event that takes place in the first three weeks of a month must be in the hands of the Editor by the tenth of the month, THREE MONTHS ahead of the event.
Check your up-coming national or state events that should be included in our Bulletin. Pick your deadline date for having the material in for publication. We want our readers to know about these things, but BEFORE THEY HAPPEN. The report of “what happened” comes later.
May 31 — All petitions for those seeking the office of ARBA Director in the 1969 election should be in the hands of Secretary Blyth.
June 23 — Any resolution for changing the Constitution or the By-Laws must be in the hands of the Chairman of the Resolutions Committe.
July 1 — All copy for the July-August Bulletin must be in the Editor’s hands if it is published to be certain of reaching all members before they head for the Calgary Convention.
August 22 — All resolutions for
Constitution or By-Laws changes that can be considered at the 46th Convention must be published.
September 22 — Judging starts for the Convention.
WILL THIS BE
THE YEAR?
Charles A. Wade — Arkansas
1968 and all prior years are past, are now history, and little can be done about them except to try to visualize our accomplishments and our failures, with our past experiences assisting us in planning the present and future. We are now into the year 1969 which could be turned into a glorious success, a dismal failure or a humdrum business as usual era.
Much has been said and written about the rabbit industry - and also about the rabbit fancy - sometimes lumped together as rabbit raising, which seems to be a more apt description as we have known it in the past. Is there really a rabbit industry? True, there are a number of commercial producers, some of them good business men showing a profit, some depending on rabbit production for a livelihood; there are a few successful processing plants - widely scattered as to area, and some laboratory outlets; but does this constitute an industry? If not, will this be the year when it becomes one? Or a start made in that direction? It could be, but will it? The answer lies with the rabbit raisers, and you are one of them; what is your answer?
Oh yes, we have had the fancy with us for a number of years. Rabbit shows are scattered around the country, some of them large, some small. A few attract entries from some distance, but most are local affairs, and in some cases outside entries discouraged in order that the home folks may “take home the money” - little as it is. Some are well conducted, but others are extremely haphazard. Table shows have become the vogue and cooped shows are hard to find; rabbits are loaded back into their crates almost before the judge has finished placement of the class and hurried back to their own barn, seen only by the exhibitors and not by the public we want to make rabbit conscious. There are excuses as to why this condition exists, including the unfortunate situation the last few years in shipping, but is this the whole story? An attempt will not be made to give the answer, but couldn’t something be done to remedy this? Will this be the year that it will be done? You the
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fanciers and local clubs have the answer; what will it be?
There are thousands upon thousands of rabbit raisers, both commercial producers and fanciers, but only one national organization dedicated to promotion of rabbit raising. Are you a member of that organization? It has helped many and with expanded membership, interest of its members and expanded income from increased membership, could do more? Will this be the year when you join those who are members, and put your shoulder to the wheel for the common good? As a rabbit raiser, you have the answer; what do you say?
There are approximately 5,000 members of ARBA, some quite active while others say little, do little and are seldom heard from. In the last ARBA election only about one third took time to cast their ballots for the officers and directors of the association; were you one of those who failed to participate? Only you know the answer. Will this be the year that the old slate of inactivity or disinterest will be wiped clean and a new start of whole-hearted involvement begun? What will your answer be?
Our world has changed more in the last decade than it has during all past history in industry, medicine, sociology, politics and in every other way. Rabbit raising, as is everything else, is caught up in this trend. Many problems in many fields have been solved, sometimes leading to other problems to be solved. But solved they will be. A reappraisal is needed, the archaic should be discarded, proven methods adopted
and research for further progress made. Will this be the year?
In world affairs, alliances between nations are made for mutual benefit; businesses merge or form associations for their common good; labor groups are formed into unions for additional strength; should rabbit raisers, then, pull in separate directions in the erroneous belief that the goal of one segment is entirely different from the goal of another, or should they tackle their mutual or overlapping interests together? Will this be the year?
It might be noted that no attempt has been made to give definite answers, since no one person has all of the answers, but a concerted effort by many should be made to find them. Will this be the year?
MEMBERSHIP CONTEST
As of February 28, 1969
Individuals
1. Ed Stahl, Mo. ________________. 23
2. Glick Mfg. Co., Calif.........16
3. Mel Behrens, N.Y. _____________ 8
4. Robert Berry, Texas __________ 7
5. Gordon Ash, Canada 4
6. Gladys Ford, Ind. ............ 3
7. Walter E. Hawkins, Calif._______3
8. Joseph Laura, Mass_____________ 3
9. John T. McLain, Va. ... 3
10. Jack Messner, Pa. .. . 3
Associations
1. American Satin R. B. Ass’n .... 4
2. Broome Co. R. B. Club, N.Y.... 3
3. Central Fla. R. B. Ass’n....... 3
4. Springfield R & C B Ass’n, 0... 2
5. So. Fla. R. B. Ass’n. ________ 2
6. Finger Lakes R. B. Ass’n., N.Y. 2
GRAND CHAMPIONS FOR FEBRUARY 1969
Owner Breed Reg. No. Ear No.
R. Fox Dutch OK
M. Kevil New Zealand . .. 5752-A B
M. Kevil Californian ... . 8150-X M7
D. Cheatley . Dutch ..2160-A B10
K. Malott Marten 4570-X F3
Lakeland Rabbitry Dutch 8001-A DX22
W. C Wells ' Checkered Gt. 5597-A CB550
.1. Vascon Rex 6733-A V6S
W. Wells . Checkered Gt. 5591-A WS20
W. Schaefer . Dutch .. 6252-A B282
W. Schaefer Dutch 6259-A B293
W. Schaefer Dutch 6260-A B294
W. Schaefer Dutch . 6261-A B312
Klinks Rabbitry Rex 5977-U H5
Bunny Grove Satin 7081-A 600
Bunny Grove . _Satin 7083-A 60R
Bunny Grove Satin 7084-A 30M
Bunny Grove Satin 7095-A 820
E. Henry New Zealand 5199-X HJ43
E. Henry .New Zealand .. 3448-A EH763
E. Henry .New Zealand 4359-A EH773
G. Vessey . ..Californian .. 3736-A DH1
G. Vessey .Californian .. 3734-A VD6
M. Sikes ..Lilac ,9664-X M15-2
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GRAND CHAMPIONS FOR MARCH 1969
Owner Breed Reg. No. Ear No.
P. Naylor ... --- ----------Satin —5361-A H2N
P. Naylor _______ . --------Satin----------------------5363-A TY5
H. Anthony ----Flemish---------------------- 61-B MC89
H. Anthony__________________Flemish .—--------------- 4510-X MC21
Fast & Son__________________New Zealand ----------------6977-A 117
G. J. Leger ________________New Zealand . 4743-A 170L
G. J. Leger ________________New Zealand ............... 4737-A 68L
G. J. Leger ________________New Zealand______________ 1404-A 8L
G. J. Leger .................New Zealand ............ 5767-U HE
G. J. Leger ........New Zealand .............. 4741-A 67L
G. J. Leger ... ____.New Zealand______________. .4740-A 177L
Don Reid . .... . .Polish -------------------- 11-A H2
C. Miller ..................English ............... 5049-A A5
G. Sutherland ______________Satin .... _ 7094-A 70K
G. Sutherland ________Satin .. 7093-A 618
G. Sutherland ...............Satin .................... 7095-A 821
Kerns Rabbitry _____________New Zealand ............. 7846-A 47E
Bloomquist Rabbitry .........New Zealand 5078-A BA4
K. Cunningham ______________Californian __________6661-A C876
K. Cunningham___________.....Californian---------------.4233-A B8301
F. L. Richards______________Polish 3345-A RH1
MEMBERSHIP CONTEST
As of March 31, 1969
Individuals
1. Ed Stahl, Mo. ....... 33
2. Glick Mfg. Co., Calif. .16
3. Mel Behrens, N.Y. _______________ 14
4. Robert Berry, Texas .............. 7
5. Gladys Ford, Ind. ............... 5
6. Oreen Hoblitzell, Fla............. 5
7. Mark Youngs, Wash. 5
8. Gordon Ash, Canada 4
9. Joseph Laura, Mass............... 4
10. R. Graham Carver, N.J............. 4
Associations
1. American Satin R. B. Ass’n 6
2. Central Fla. R. B. Ass’n __________ 5
3. Long Island R. B. Ass’n., N.Y...... 4
4. Broome Co. R. B. Ass’n., N.Y. .. 3
5. Springfield R & C B Ass’n., O. 2
6. So. Fla. R. B. Ass’n............. 2
7. Finger Lakes R. B. Ass’n., N.Y..... 2
8. Cactus R. B. Ass’n., Ariz. ________ 2
9. Evergreen R. B. Ass’n., Wash. 2
ANNUAL RABBIT SHORT COURSE
Chris Sainato. Publicity Chairman
Our Annual Rabbit Short Course, sponsored by the Association of Virginia Rabbit Breeders and Virginia Polytechnic Institute, will again be held at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia.
We have had many requests to change the course to a Saturday and Sunday instead of the usual Friday and Saturday. This year it will be held on SATURDAY and SUNDAY, JULY 26 and 27. We are hoping that by making this change more people will be able to attend since they will be able to do
so without losing time from their regular employment.
The course is free. However, there is a $2.00 registration fee, which covers our cost, such as coffee during coffee breaks. For additional information write to Mr. Roscoe Burtner, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060. Also, contact him to register for the course and to obtain room reservations for the night.
This is a very educational and informative program which we are certain you will enjoy. Last year we had people attending from 12 different states and this year we expect an even larger attendance.
The tentative program is as follows:
Dr. Paul B. Siegel, Geneticist at V.P.I. at Blacksburg, Virginia, to speak on Genetic Selection.
Mr. James A. Nolen, Extension Agent, Farm Management, Appomattax, Virginia, Filing Income Taxes.
Miss Kay Kelly, University of Florida, Environmental Problems of Laboratory Animals.
Dr. Thomas B. Clarkson, Professor and Head of Laboratory Animals, Wake Forest, North Carolina, Rabbit Diseases.
Mr. Carl Strieder, Ralston Purina Company, Feeding of Rabbits to Meet Nutritional Requirements.
Mr. Al Roerdanz, ARBA Judge, Rabbit Fur.
Mr. Martin Roy, ARBA Judge, U.S. Army, Housing and Equipment.
Mr. Horace M. Curtis, ARBA Judge and President New Zealand Federation will talk on the Various Breeds of Rabbits (Illustrated with colored slides.
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LOOK FAMILIAR?
Hugh Bowers and his Best Rabbit in Show Silver Marten doe
Hats off to Hugh Bowers, Wilmington, Illinois for his stellar achievement in winning “Best Rabbit in Show” at Peoria, Illinois, with this beautiful blue Silver Marten senior doe. She was picked in competition with over 1,000 rabbits and in my recent trip through that state the exhibitors were still exclaiming about this beautiful animal. Hugh is a fine fancier and richly deserves this tribute to his skill as a breeder and conditioner of beautiful rabbits.
It seems significant to mention that this is the third time the Peoria show has given this award. In a pilot-test in 1966 the award went to a Californian rabbit. During the year of trial, a Satin won in 1967. With the establishment of this as a permanent award that can be made at any ARBA sanctioned show (the option lies with the sponsoring show committee) in 1968 the winner was this blue Silver Marten doe.
This new award seems to be opening up a new arena in which those exhibitors who raise outstanding specimens of some of the less popular breeds have an opportunity of showing the world the outstanding animals they have produced. It will undoubtedly spotlight the fine qualities of many of these breeds and stimulate new breeders to start raising them.
Local Clubs—State And National Specialty Clubs
Oren R. Reynolds. V-P
There are many problems that arise from time to time, some constantly, that concern all of us.
It is a known fact that some Specialty Club Secretaries seem to be late forwarding show sanctions after they have been properly requested. Local Clubs condemn those responsible for this and this condemnation is justifiable.
On the other hand some show secretaries are late with their show reports and the Specialty Clubs condemn them for this and this condemnation is also justifiable.
These two things point up one fact and that is cooperation by all concerned is neccessary in order to make the best laid plans work. Any procedure is only as good as the effort put forth by those carrying it out. Let’s all try to be a little more prompt and see just how good, with full cooperation, our present method of sanctioning and reporting our sweepstakes can become.
The ARBA has endeavored, by encouraging your suggestions and ideas, to make show rules that will protect both the exhibitor and the show sponsoring club. From time to time the ARBA is requested to help straighten out problems that have appeared in some local shows. One request that is often received by the ARBA is to help a local club collect entry fees owed the club, or to punish the guilty party.
In cases of this kind the first thing that comes to mind is section two under Official show rules which states; “Under normal conditions entries shall close the day advertised (entries bearing post mark of date being eligible) and entry fees must be paid on or before that time, except when telegraphed and in such cases remittance must follow by first mail”.
Under the above show rule the show sponsoring club is protected from loss of entry fees and if a club breaks this rule they do so at their own risk. If a check is given for the amount of the entry fee and bounces this is an entirely different matter.
This sort of thing can mushroom into more than is seen on the surface. If the ARBA is asked by the club to help collect the entry fee or punish the member who failed to pay the entry fee, the member might in turn ask the ARBA to punish the club for breaking the show rules. What do you do? It would seem that what ever you do there would be offsetting circumstances and no one would really gain anything. Our SHOW RULES are made to protect everyone
and if followed this sort of situation need never come up.
If it is felt the show rules are not just or need revision send your suggestions to the Show Rules Committee and it will receive their full appraisal and if felt to be beneificial, TO THE MAJORITY, I am sure they will recommend that the ARBA adopt them or vice versa.
Your full cooperation in all these matters would tend to lessen these problems and lend opportunity for better relations throughout the Rabbit industry.
MICHIGAN STATE CONVENTION SHOW
Jack Ellis, Michigan State Agent
Our 29 Youth exhibitors showed a total of 144 rabbits. New Zealand Whites were the most popular with 48, followed by 34 of the little “Dutchmen”. They did an outstanding job of caring for their rabbits and handling the details of this part of the State Convention. Tom Spriggs was the big winner in this division.
The 91 exhibitors in the open classes turned in a total of 759 animals. Again the New Zealand (this time with the combined colors) entry topped the list with the Dutch not too far behind, followed by Satins in the third position.
The Denver Barnes Memorial Trophy, for Best Rabbit in Show, was taken by George Johnson’s (Mt. Victory, Ohio) junior New Zealand White Buck.
A Karl Schmidt Memorial Trophy, for Reserve Champion, was grabbed by another Buckeye exhibitor, G.M.C. from Strongsville, with their white Satin. These were both beautiful animals and deserving of the fine tribute awarded them. G.M.C. grabbed the lion’s share of the regular Satin awards as well, Best of Breed, Best Opposite Sex, and Best Display.
The rabbit school on Thursday was a capacity house attendance. The Alber’s film and Pat Bass, Monett, Missouri, combined to give us a greatly expanded view of the commercial rabbitry of today as compared to a few short years ago. His observation of his own herd, when cut in half numerically but handled by the newer concepts of rabbit management, is showing about 80% of the net profit that the larger rabbitry produced under the old methods of operation.
The Breeder of the Year award to Dean Daglow touched Dean. It was an award that met with the unanimous approval of the “banqueteers”. He still carried on beautifully as the Master of Ceremonies.
CALIFORNIA LEADS TEXAS
Sam Gerardi.
Chairman Youth Committee
California has zoomed past Texas, the February leader, in new and renewal Youth memberships. The “leapfrog’ game between these two States is keeping our Youth Secretary, Kay Malott busy issuing the materials that go with new and renewal memberships. Youth memberships from several other states are on the increase and there is a growing number of new Youth Clubs being formed.
Let’s keep the momentum we have gained and try to accelerate our pace in gaining new memberships, keeping all the current members renewing on their expiration date, and obtaining sponsors to start new Youth chapters.
Our Youth Bulletin is coming out regularly but we still need more ads for it to help defray the expense of the publication. We have an excellent publicity man in Al Alger so won’t some of you good rabbit breeders please lend a hand and send Al an ad.
Mrs. A. G. Haugh, 11516 E. Empire, Spokane, Washington 99206 is the chairman for specials at the 1969 Youth Convention, held in conjunction with the ARBA Convention at Calgary. Will you assist the Youth by sending her whatever help you can so that our convention specials will be adequate and appealing.
The number of shows offering Youth classes is growing and the participation of exhibitors in these classes is very encouraging. The Houston show reached 179 meat pens in the Youth Division, a fine increase over last year. If given the opportunity, our Youth will meet the challenge. Let’s give them their opportunity.
HERB ANTHONY TAKEN ILL
Vern Ashton, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the National Flemish Giant Rabbit Breeders, informs us that their affable and efficient Secretary, Herb Anthony is convalescing.
Herb was taken to the Licking Memorial Hospital on March 11, suffering from a heart attack. He is improving and has been taken out of the “intensive care” section. However, he will have to take it easy for quite some time.
During this recovery time his wife and a daughter will continue the work that accrues to the Secretary-Treasurer of this organization. Should there be something that you feel needs other attention, drop a line to Vern in Lima and he will be glad to assist you. A few “keep swingin’ ” notes or cards to Herb might make the path to recovery shorter and more pleasant.
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REGISTRATION CONTEST
As of February 28, 1969
New Zealand
1. Lewis Bowers, Ill. 57
2. Frank Westley, Pa. 46
3. Walter Voss, Ind. _____________ 32
4. Leonard Thompson, Mo. .. 31
5. Harold Johnson, Mich. .28
6. Chuck Silvey, Iowa ............ 26
7. Geo. D. Johnson, Ohio ..........20
8. John Phillips, Calif. ..........18
9. R. C. Schwab, N. Mex............17
10. Billy Dodge, Ill. .......... .17
Satin
1. Pete Naylor, Kan. ______________25
2. Robert Berry, Texas ____________13
3. John Hoblitzell, Fla. __________11
4. Lewis Bowers, Ill............. 8
5. Al Bjorken, Conn............... 8
6. Marvin Cummings, Fla........... 8
7. W. F. Gilbert, Calif. ......... 5
8. John Weltevreden, Mich......... 5
9. Wesley Dixon, Calif. ........... 4
Californian
1. Oren Reynolds, Ill. 21
2. Joe Boutin, Texas 19
3. Howard Reese, Ill. ........... 12
4. Duane Shrader, Nebr. ...........12
5. Fidelis C. Steinhoff, Wisc._____10
6. Walter Wheaton, Conn............10
7. Jos. Lain, N.C................. 10
8. Ted Wengert, Ill............... 9
9. Leland Clark, Calif. _________ 9
10. Norman Simbeck, Tenn............ 8
Silver Marten
1. Gary Grimm, Iowa ...............13
2. Dale W. Wilcox, Wash............10
3. Floyd Beatty, Ohio 8
4. Lewis Bowers, Ill 7
5. E. W. Storey, La. 5
General
1. Lewis Bowers, Ill. 86
2. Frank Westley, Pa. _ .55
3. Walter Voss, Ind. ............ 44
4. Oren R. Reynolds, Ill. ________ 43
5. Leonard Thompson, Mo. 42
6. Marvin Cummings, Fla. .......36
7. Fidelis C. Steinhoff, Wisc. .. 35
8. Harold A. Johnson, Mich. 31
9. Robert Berry, Texas 26
10. Joe Boutin, Texas ............ 26
11. Robert Berry, Texas.... 26
Registrations for February 1969
New Zealands_____________________168
Californians_____________________ 66
Satins__________________________ 42
Dutch .................. 16
Checkered Giants ........._......... 7
Champagnes_________________________5
Angoras ______________________ 4
Palominos .................... 3
Polish ..................... 3
Martens ...................... 2
Flemish ________________________ 2
Rex . . ... 1
Tans ......................... 1
American Chinchillas 1
REGISTRATION CONTEST
As of March 31, 1969
New Zealand
1. Lewis Bowers, Ill 57
2. Frank Westley, Pa. 46
3. Walter Voss, Ind.............. 34
4. Leonard Thompson, Mo.............31
5. Harold Johnson, Mich. 28
6. Chuck Silvey, Iowa ..............26
7. Curtis Himmelberger, Pa. ...... 26
8. Marvin Cummings, Fla. 25
9. Marvin Carley, Vt. 24
Satin
1. Pete Naylor, Kan................ 25
2. Robert Berry, Texas ............ 13
3. Marvin Cummings, Fla. 12
4. John Hoblitzell, Fla. 11
5. Al Bjorken, Conn. 9
6. Lewis Bowers, Ill. 8
7. Wesley Dixon, Calif. 7
8. W. F. Gilbert, Calif. __________ 5
9. John Weltevreden, Mich........... 5
10. Dale Wilcox, Wash. 5
Californian
1. Joe Boutin, Texas ............ 27
2. Duane Shrader, Nebr..............24
3. Oren Reynolds, Ill...............21
4. Norman Simbeck, Tenn. ...........19
5. Fidelis C. Steinhoff, Wisc. 15
6. Howard Reese, Ill. 13
7. Kyle Cunningham, Ind.............13
8. Robert Wood, Texas------- 13
Silver Marten
1. Dale W. Wilcox, Wash. 15
2. Gary Grimm, Iowa ............... 13
3. Floyd Beatty, Ohio 8
4. Lewis Bowers, Ill............... 7
5. L. W. Storey, La. --------------- 5
General
1. Lewis Bowers, Ill. ........... 90
2. Marvin Cummings, Fla............ 73
3. Frank Westley, Pa.............. 55
4. Leonard Thompson, Mo. ...........47
5. Walter Voss, Ind.............- 46
6. Fidelis C. Steinhoff, Wisc. ... 45
7. Oren R. Reynolds, Ill. 43
8. Joe Boutin, Texas ______________ 40
9. Harold A. Johnson, Mich..........31
10. Howard Reese, Ill. 29
Registrations for March 1969
New Zealand_____________________118
Californians ................. 59
Dutch -......................... 27
Polish -______________________ 15
Satin ------------------------ 14
Martens ....................-.... 11
Champagnes ..................... 11
Flemish ...............—.........9
English ---------------------- 8
Checkered Gt--------------------- 8
Rex ...................-.........— 6
American Chin------------------- 4
Palomino ....................... 4
Standard Chin................... 2
Giant Chin...................... 2
Angora ....................-.... 2
Harlequin _.................... 2
Belgian Hare -...... 1
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Rabbits To Feed Biafrans
Earl Coy, California, sends in an AP clipping with a Toronto origin telling of an attempt to bolster the food supply in Biafra during the anticipated spring famine by releasing 100,000 pregnant does.
Dr. Edward Johnson, Secretary of overseas missions for the Presbyterian Church, (sponsored by a group of Canadian churches) reported the plan while in Biafra to assess the program of supplying food to the famine-torn Biafran country.
The Biafran government is hoping these rabbits will multiply fast enough to relieve the protein deficiency among the starving civilians in this State that has broken away from Nigeria.
Editor’s note: They must have been hearing rabbit multiplication stories too, wouldn’t you say? Now all someone has to do is to figure out how to get the rabbit surplus in Australia to hop over to Biafra and everthing would work out alright.
Indiana State RBA News
Arthur G. Grunner
Newly elected Officers and Directors of the I.S.R.B.A., are as follows: President, Kyle Cunningham; Vice-President, Frank Miller; Secretary-Treasurer, Stan Freed; Directors (to serve two years), Don Humbert. Howard Heines, Lynn Shaw and Harold Drudge. The following Directors hold over for one year: Ralph Achgill; Randolph Bagby; Carldon Gaddis; Offie Gaskins; Corinne Stokes.
John Keenan, spearheads a new Youth Committee, with assistance from Ray Bradway, Curt McNamee, and Bill Miller. Early reports indicate that this Committee will be active.
The preliminary dates of Sept. 12-14. 1969, have been set for the Annual Show.
CHANCE IN SECRETARY
The American Tan Rabbit Specialty Club has a new Secretary. He is Verl Bishop, 4201 Livesay Road, Sand Creek, Michigan 49279. This was not known at the time the copy closed for the Year Book so he was not listed there as the Secretary. The Handbook had a little later closing date so he is correctly listed in that, but some write on the basis of the information in the Yearbook. Until future notice, any correspondence that would normally be directed to the Secretary of the Tan Specialty Club should be directed to VERL BISHOP.
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I took a feed bag and opened the seam all the way across the bottom and up the one side where it had been stitched. This open bag was then laid out on top of my rabbit display table and one corner folded down a few inches to make a double strength area where I next placed the front feet of the rabbit selected for the experimental tatooing.
With the rabbit placed as flat on his stomach as it was possible to get him, his head protruding over the edge of the bag with his front feet on the turned-down triangle, I proceeded to fold one side up over the rabbit and draw it tight. The other side of the bag was then drawn in tightly from the opposite direction. Next, the bottom part of the bag was tucked under his back feet tightly and the rabbit, feet tightly secured inside this folded bag, was turned over on his right side. This position turned his left ear toward me with the opening up ready for the tatoo. Whether one uses tongs or a needle as the instrument of application is immaterial.
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Several who have seen me do this seemed quite astonished at the idea. Some even asked that this be written up, so here it is and with no patent pending. I hope it works for you as well as it has for me.
“IDENTICAL RABBIT” BREAK THROUGH
Professor Roscoe Cuozzo, University of Maine has forwarded a most interesting article which appeared in the Bangor Daily News in January. The summation of it is as follows:
Dr. Chen K. Chai of the Jackson Laboratory announced at Bar Harbor, Maine, Friday, January 17 that after 15 years of breeding two lines of albino rabbits they have finally reached a point where they are raising rabbits that are identical in more than 99 per cent of their genes.
Dr. Earl L. Green, director of the non-profit institution comments on the accomplishment in these terms: where the rabbit is the animal chosen for a research project, particularly in the genetics of tissue transplant, we will no longer be hampered by the lack of genetically standardized inbred strains. If these animals are not truly inbred, skin grafts are rejected just as we have trouble in transplanting tissues or organs in man without very special treatment.
Dr. Chai inbred for 20 generations through brother and sister matings and tested the progress skin grafts to test histocompatibility factors. This achievement promises a great break through in the research in birth defects, organ tansplants and most diseases.
Possible applications include:
—testing the effectiveness of new drugs for treating diseases or to calm the body’s resistance to foreign tissue. This latter is one of the major obstacles to successful organ transplants.
—comparative studies of the tissue-rejection process by comparing the reactions in two identical animals who have had organs transplanted.
—studies where the longer life gives them an advantage over other smaller animals. This is especially true in glaucoma research where the size of the rabbit’s eye enhances its comparative usefulness.
—research into birth defects is assisted greatly by having available essentially identical genes to study the heredity factors.
Rabbit genetics research is being looked upon with greatly increased emphasis. At the Jackson Laboratory alone they plan a $250,000 expansion in this field.
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