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Martin Luther Morris Points
To Hard Work, Good Food as
Major Factors for Longevity
"By Marguerite Wrlsht
Staff Writer of Th State man
A man who is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, living natives
of Oregon allows that hard work, plenty of good food, and doing no
wrong to anyone could be responsible for his longevity.
Martin Luther Morris, 94-year-old descendant of Robert Morris,
who signed the Declaration of Independence, was born in a log cabin
near Yamhill and now lives with his daughter, Mrs. Rosavelle Al
lender. at 2395 N. 4th st. Salem. Dr. Henry E. Morris, Salem opto
metrist, is a son and another soh lives in Wyoming.
I Either Morris parent came to
Oregon in 1851 by ox team across
the plains and settled on a land
donation grant homestead west of
Yamhill. His mother. Susan Good
Morris, was the first white girl
born in Missouri, and his father
came from Pennsylvania.
11 Children In Family
There were 11 children in the
family and a brother. 84, and
sister. 81. still live on the old
homestead where Luther raised i Salem recently.
gatherings, it was set up on the
Morris farm and people used to
come from far and near to get
free rides on Sunday afternoons.
Musicians fiddlers, mostly
were hired to play quadrilles,
schottisches, polkas and waltzes,
Morris remembers, and he said he
would have liked to attend the
old-time fiddlers' contest here in
hops for most of his life. His wife.
Km ma Daniels, who came to Ore
gon from Minnesota, died in April,
1946.
He has lived in Salem for near
ly 11 years, surrounded by me
mentoes of the past, and glad
dened by visits from friends and
relatives. Three of his four chil
dren are living and he has six
grandchildren and eight great
grandchildren.
Although a few of the many
events of the past have slipped ;
from his memory, Morris delights j
In recalling the highlights of his
long years. One of these is his I
horse-powered merry - go - round
swing that helped make the Gay j
'90s gayer. He bought the brightly- '
painted, 20-seat swing in the late
'70s and for many years it was j
carted to fairs at Salem. Hillsboroj
nd elsewhere.
Free Rides on Sunday
Between carnival and other
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Although the farmers In those
days worked a lot harder than
farmers do now and got less for
their labor they had their fun,
too, Morris recalled. He liked to
go fishing and hunting with
hounds, and has a lifetime license.
Listening to politicians was
sometimes entertaining, too. He
can remember hearing Bryan and
McKinley speak and said ht al-
l ways voted for the best man re
j gardless of party.
: Keristered to Vote
Morris hasn't decided who will
j be his choice for president In
; November, but he's registered to
: vote anyway.
A life member of the Elks lodge.
; this white-haired Oregonian will
turn 95 on September 4, and if
his formula for a useful and long
'ife still holds, the hard-working
farmer w ho now likes nothing ,
better than to sit in Oregon sun
shine (better even if sometimes
scarcer than in some other climes,
he believes) should become a centenarian.
Oregon Native Nears Age of 95
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Legion Lays Plans
For Memorial Day
STAYTON Stayton post, Am
erican Legion, made plana for the
observance of Memorial day at its
meeting in the city hall. .
Members will meet at the Wom
en's clubhouse at 10:30 a.m. to
place flags on graves of war vet
erans. The Boy Scouts have been
invited to participate.
Dave Hoss of Salem told of Le
gion activities in Klamath Falls.
A nominating committee, com
posed of John Christensen. Frank
Basl, Gabe DeJardin, and Blynn
Humphreys, will report at the next
meeting, Wednesday, May 19.
Monmouth Woman
Heads Mothers
MONMOUTH Mrs. Harry
Thompson of Monmouth was
named president of the newly or
ganized Mothers' club of OCE,
during the recent Mothers' week
end on the campus. Mrs. C. A.
Pittman, Portland, was named
vice president; and Mrs. Allen I.
King of Coos Bay, treasurer. The
secretary will be appointed from
Polk county mothers.
Mrs. Thompson, an alumna of
the school, is the mother of twin
daughters, Jeanne and Deanne
Thompson, now freshmen at
OCE. Mrs. Pittman is mother of
Barbara Brose, freshman. Mrs.
King's sons are Alton, senior, and
James, freshman.
Thm Statesman. ScJs-m, Ofcjon, SmviaT May 18, 1948-3
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Martin Lather Morris, 4, j
ne of th? oldest living
natives of Oreron. re
calls years of hard
Work and fan.
Mrs. Sowa to Head
Woodburn Women
WOODBURN Mrs. Sowa was
elected president of Woodburn
Junior Woman's club at a recent
election at the library club room.
She succeeds Mrs. Lawrence Heer.
Other officers are Mrs. C. Ed
win Enos, first vice president; Mrs.
Lois Gaviola. second vice presi
dent; Mrs. Walter Scarborough,
Jr., secretary; Mrs. Lyman Seely,
treasurer; Mrs. Heer and Mrs.
Tony Zastoupil, directors.
The club voted to pay two half
scholarjhips to send Camp Fire
Girls to the annual camp.
8th Graders Given
Diplomas at Program
SILVERTON The six eighth
graders of St. Paul's parochial
school received their diplomas
Friday night at the new church.
Father Moffenbeier of Woodburn
addressed the class. Graduates are
Katherine Brandt, Sharleen Moe,
Carl Esser, John Gander, Edward
Gerlits and Robert Buchheit.
Following formal ceremonies,
the Men's club sponsored a party
honoring the mothers in the parish
as well as all newcomers. The
program was presented by the
school children.
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