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Ohennan (Co uni y Journal
Moro, Oregon Friday June 10, 1955
Sixty-Seventh Year No. 32
T hese
T h in g s
We
Note
Expanded Health
To Perform More
Services in County
Historical Society Many flection Choices Jimmy Coons Has
Program Awaits
Sunday Date
Face Voters In June
dounty Official Paper
on RFA-PP&L
Best Lamb; Other Connection To Be
Both School, General
County Winners
Opened July
7
Legislators Tell
About Laws and
Legislating
The month of June is election
Bids will be opened July 7 for
month in Sherman county.
construction of the connecting
The tenth annual picnic of the
Jimmy Coons, 11 year old son of line from the PP4L system at De-
Tuesday, the 14th, the city of
Two state senators and one
Sherman County Historical society Moro vote» on a levy over the six Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Coons of Moro, Moss with the REA system at state representative who were
took grand championship in the Klondike by the Wasco county Sherman county’s delegates to the
will be held at DeMoss Springs percent limitation.
park next Sunday, June 12, with
Next Monday, June 20, there is sheep division with his 81 pound REA which will build the line. It .atest Oregon legislature talked
Thomas Vaughn, director of the a multiplicity of school elections. Southdown lamb, up a notch from will be 7.1 miles long an 1 carry to a small group of interested
Oregon Historical society as speak­ First •aChdbfcriet, regardless of reserve champion last year. Re­ 69 KV.
persons here last Thursday night,
er of the day. He follows a distin­ size, age o r ’ nimber of pupils, serve for 1955 went to Glen Best
It is expected that construction naklng a report of the legislature
By Giles L. French
guished list of speakers which in­ must arrange for five directors of Hood River with a heavy Suf- will require 30 days and will ma­ luring Itg 115 day life.
cludes Governor Paul Patterson, which meansAbe election of at lock.
terially Improve power condi­ • Allen 'Pam, Rufus, representa­
There must be some frenzy go­
tive told of the two water bills
Judge Harold Warner, Leslie least three. >Vr therm ore the elec­ Ann Hall, Moro, was second in tions on the REA.
ing on in the human mind or
Scott, state treasurer and E. E. tion must bo held from two o’clock white faced lamb class. Jimmy
The REA is also contemplating passed in his opinion were neces­
spirit or heart or soul or whatever
Marsh, president of the Oregon in the afternoon until 8 o’clock. Coons and Jean Ross were first construction of a warehouse and sary to preserve one of the state’s
one calls his inner self, something
senate and others.
There is no method of nomination and second in their class and Jean two dwellings on the old Scheurer best resources. He said 5000 new
preferably a little unrealistic, un­
The program will start earlier provided other than by petition. Ross and and Jimmy Coons were property in the north end of Grass wells were dug each year.
economic, unreasonable, if one
He told of some of the bills af­
this year because of some partici­ School clerks have petitions. They first and second in the pen of Valley to house equipment and
is to be happy. A man or woman
pants to leave for another event. must be filled out for ten days and three class.
provide living quarters for two fecting education and gave a
must be a little crazy to enjoy
There were 194 hogs in the linemen. Total cost will run to brief resume of where the peo­
There will be some new’ features no nominations can be made from
life at its fullest; must be crazy Ralph Rusts Have
on the program and the tradition­ the floor, although write-in votes show, 200 lambs and 150 steers over $30.000 and will increase ef­ ple's money went that was de­
about fishing, politics, rock ga­ 25th Wedding Anniversary al numbers will be retained.
for a total of 544 animals almost ficiency of the service.
flected into government: $570.5
will surely be counted.
thering, painting, writing, even
million to the federal government,
New directors will t* elected 200 more than the 368 total of last
Presiuant
is
Wily
Knighten,
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Ralph
Rust
of
eating and presumably the vary­ Grass Valley were at home to their who has long been active in tihe for terms of three, four and five year. Hood River county again
$190 to the state, $65 to schools,
ing degrees of do-goodism would friends and neighbors Sunday af­ association and who has served years.
took many of the prizes for hogs, Fanners May Get
$30 to cities, $30.3 to counties and
qualify.
So few get fun out ternoon June 5 in observance of one of his two year term. Wallace
$10.3 to other.
Also board members must l>e I^arry Foster showing grand
of the daily job (their prejudices their silver wedding anniversary. May is vice-president. Mrs. O. N. elected for the Rural School board champion.
Education On Quota
He discussed some of the pro­
won’t let them) and must have
Leon Helyer, Kent, was 3rd in
posals made for raising the money
from Zone 1 and Zone 3. These
Ruggles,
secretary-treasurer.
Com­
The
serving
table
covered
in
An
educational
meeting
to
ac­
some extra-curricular activity for white linen was centered with a mittees have been appointed and places are now held by George Poland Chinas; Tonal Miller first quaint Sherman county farmers the state budget called for and
enjoyment and if it be a bit on the four tiered cake, baked by Mrs. are working to prepare the Fox and Charles Burnet, respec­ and second in crossbreds and with the 1956 marketing quota explained how the committee sett­
fantastic side, so much the better. Joe
decorated in white grounds and arrange the food tively and while they are sup­ Florene Crew-s and Alice Eslinger referendum and other information led on the Income tax boost.
Which may be to say that a man with Hammond,
John Hounsell, Hood River,
scallops
and
silver dots and which will be brought pot-luck posed to have petitions out for first and third In the other breeds about the wheat program will be
who exactly fits the definition of two white bells, inside
30 days prior to election none are class. Both are from Grass Valley. held at 8:00 p. m., Monday, June told how the ways and means
one
bell
style.
sanity would be a terrible bore— were ihe numerals 25 in silver.
Grand champion 4-H steer at 13, Moro schoolhouse, Moro, Coun­ committee handled its huge job
out so voting will be done by ear
to himself and everyone else. Be
Many Visitors Expected
The Dalles livestock show was ty Extension Agent T. W. Thomp­ of looking over the detailed fi­
or by write-in.
After
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Rust
cut
the
crazy about something—try it on first piece of cake it was served
nancial requests of the state
There will be an election in the owned by Dick Ekstrom of Ione, son has announced.
Jay Price, oldest living person
your wife.
agencies and intimated that a lot
whose steer w as winner last year.
Non-High
school
district
which
by
Mrs.
Clark
Price
of
Bend,
a
A.
H.
Miller,
chairman,
State
born in Sherman county, is com­
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Reserve champion went to Lynn Agricultural Stabilization commit­ of hours were used by members
has
been
rejjdistricted
and
made
sister
of
Mrs.
Rust.
Presiding
at
ing with his wife from North
Government operates on the old
coffee urn was Mrs. Willard Bonneville as he would never ready to function for another Marie Holmes of Madras. Two tee, Porland, and J. R. Beck, as­ of that committee in the work.
cowman’s theory that a fat calf is the
Hubbard, of Portland, another sis­ miss the picnic, and many old year until the Union High school Pendleton boys won in the FFA sistant director extension service, The committee had a tight bud­
easy handled.
OSC, will attend. A representative get to work on, he said.
ter
of Mrs. Rust. The gift table timers will come to sit under the district gftts into actual operation. division.
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In the beef divisions Sally of the Oregon Wheat Growers lea­ The four main divisions of state
The
term
of
R.
M
.
Johnson
has
was
presided
over
by
Mrs.
Frank
trees at DeMoss and talk about
Indians still living in those lit­
cost are basic «ohool, higher edu­
and Miss Lila Hubbard of the days when the hills waved expired and by redistricting that Fields was second in the heavy gue wlll<also participate.
tle board lean-tos at Celilo and Payne
cation, welfare and the institu­
Hereford class, Don Miller third
district
moved
to
Kent
from
where
The
meeting
will
Include
com­
Portland,
a
niece
of
Mrs.
Rust,
with bunehgrass instead of grain,
Caucasians sleeping out on fishing
in the 850-900 class and second in ments on the wheat problem, what tions. The institutions must be
a
new
member
will
be
elected.
had
charge
of
the
guest
book.
when horses and cattle traveled
trips must be a constant reflec­
under 860 class. Steven Bur­ the laws provide, wheat grower supported because helpless per­
the trails instead of bright colored Other members of the boardl are the
tion on the civilizers who would
net was second in the heavy An­ observations, use of diverted acres sons are in them, a cut in welfare
Kenneth
Fridley,
Wallace
May,
cars the roads, and to discuss the
have everyone live for good beds, Wasco Auxiliary
results in smaller federal aid, the
gus class. Other winners were
changes man has made in trans­ Bernard Martin and Willard Bar­ David Reid, John and Virgil Fields and ACP practices. Any and all principle of supporting higher ed­
temperature controled houses, Elects Officers
farmers are welcome.
electrically cooked food, easy liv­ The Wasco Legion Auxiliary forming the county from untouch­ nett.
ucation and basic school has l»een
Later in the month there will be Terry and I^ee Kaseberg and Jim
ing. Man may have achieved his held a pot luck luncheon at the ed sod to a manufacturing plant an election in the new Union High Thomas for Herefords. Paul and
established by the people, who
present degree of civilization be­ hall Monday. Hostesses were Mrs. for the production of wheat.
Moro Missionaries
should change the policy if they
School district, a vote on the coun­ Alice Kaseberg for Angus.
cause of a love for ease, as the Virgil Larimore and Mrs. Art
want reductions made.
Jeanette
Belshee
won
first
in
Plan
Church
Aid
ty budget excess levy and farmers
cynics say, but we think curiosity Watkins. Mrs. Larimore called the
A new building program of $16
sheep intermediate showmanship
The Moro Missionary society
will
vote
on
continuance
of
allot­
had more so do with it.
and Jimmy Coons second for Jun­ held Its regular June meeting at million was passed and it usually
business meeting to order. Mrs. A. L. Strand Coming
ments.
ior sheep showmanshjp.
the home of Russell Belshee Wed­ costs 25 percent of building costs
Viggo Haufelt of The Dalles was
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to operate after construction.
For
Field
Day
Sherman
county
had
the
best
a
guest.
Mrs.
Robert
Bish,
poppy
nesday at 11:00 o’clock.
It used to be considered alright
Portland State will add greatly to
Baptists Show Film
county
herd
In
both
beef
and
Mrs.
Alfred
Solomon
conducted
chairman
reported
$110.21
in
pop­
for a man to turn his horses out
Of the
The film "Souls in Conflict” will sheep and w-as third for hogs. It the study of two chapters of the costs for many years.
Dr. A. L. Strand, president of
to pasture when they were not pies sold last month. The unit
be shown Sunday, June 12, at also took first in both beef and book of Hebrews and told of the 1391 bills, 591 went to the ways
OSC,
will
be
the
luncheon
speaker
collected
$13.47
for
the
hospital
working as long as there was
and means committee for discus­
at the Sherman branch experi­ 8:00 p. m. in the Baptist church sheep 'herdsmanship. The county missionaries.
fund.
plenty of feed there. Ford appar­ cigarette
In Grass Valley. This has proved Judging teams placed second and
sion.
A
delicious
lunch
was
served
The
new
executive
committee
ment
station
field
day
June
27.
ently feels a similar reponsibillty.
Stewart Hardle, Condon, state
to be a very popular film in com­ fourth and Jean Ross had the best
Mrs. Belshee and assisting
It wasn’t considered necessary to for next season are Mrs. Virgil The field day is being extended munities where it has been shown. placings for Individual Judge. by
senator, said that Oregon was
hostesses
Mrs.
Edith
Burnet
and
this
year
to
an
all-day
affair
Larimore,
Mrs.
Elton
Medler
and
keep the horses in the barn and
growing and would have to spend
This is another Billy Graham David Reid was third.
Mrs. Glayds Morrison.
feed them oats, in fact, wasn t Mrs. Robert Bish. Mrs. Grace starting at 10 a. m. with a "buck- film with a story based on the
Price« received were very good Mrs. Harry Pinkerton had charge more money for government. He
a-plate”
lunch
served
at
noon.
Medler
reported
that
$21.61
was
good for the horses.
The morning session will Include first great Ixmdon crusade by the at the sale Wednesday. Beef went of the business and program. mentioned ill-fated Senate Bill 121
taken in at the bake sale.
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Mrs.
Elton
Medler,
a
past
pre­
talks by Miss Nlada Whybark, Billy Graham Evangelistic team. for 28 to 29 cents average and Tentative plans were made for which was opposed locally and
Odd, this furore about paper
The film will feature such well hogs at 28 and sheep at 33. Jimmy the summer, including the pur­ explained the new unemployment
sident.
Installed
the
new
1955-56
home
economist for the wheat
back books, as if the cover was
known names as Colleen Trown- Coons got 60 cents for his cham­ chasing of needed equipment in compensation bills that came
league
and
Dr.
J.
S.
Putts,
head
of
officers.
They
are:
Mrs.
Grace
indicative of the quality within.
Medler, president; Mrs. Sam Brock the agricultural chemistry depart­ send Evans and the singing of the pion lamb, Jean Ross 40 cents for the church kitchen. A generous through a committee he was on.
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ever popular George Beverly Shea. her lamb and Tonal Miller 32 for contribution was voted for work He sponsored a bill to remove the
We have with slight difficulty 1st vice president; Mrs. Art Wat­ ment at OSC.
You should come early to get her prize winning hog. Sally in the Philippines. A review of illegality from smoking by minors
A
program
of
interest
to
the
kins,
sec-treas.;
Mrs.
Earl
Richel-
been able to suppress our enthu­
good
seats because a church full is Fields sold her second place heavy mission work In Alaska was made and said that it would relieve a
siasm for that Heppner offioer derfer, historian; Mrs. I>ee Dehler, women is being planned for the expected.
Hereford for 36 cents.
by Mrs. Tom Woodcock. Specific disciplinary problem at the state
chaplain;
Mrs.
Gus
Hartman,
sar-
afternoon
while
the
men
tour
the
who boasted that he arrested that
needs in Cuba, Philippines, India Institutions.
station.
Miss
Whybark
will
have
geant
at
arms.
little blond woman “one minute’
The session was different from
and elsewhere was explained by
a
demonstration
and
discussion
Mrs. Margaret Blau, president
Bible School To Start
KENT NEWS NOTES
after she 'had killed a man.
the
others he has attended, he
of the past presidents, presented of the use of wheat products in
By Nancy Wilson
The Baptist churoh in Grass Mrs. Pinkerton.
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said, because everyone worked
the
kitchen.-
The
food
technology
past
presidents
pins
to
Mrs.
Vir­
Mrs. Ellen Justesen returned Valley will hold their daily Vaca­
It looks like we have gotten
harder and were entertained less.
tion Bible school from June 13-17 Sermon Series Ending
over our fear of lung cancer from gil Larimore, Mrs. Arthur Sargent, department Is being asked to have from Vancouver, Wn. Tuesday.
Members
were very serious about
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Justesen for ages 5 to 7th grade. The time
This Sunday will be Communion all the bills and studied them
cigarettes. What some one says Mrs. Viggo Haufelt, Mrs. Lee Deh­ someone tell of research being
done
in
that
department
on
food
ler,
Mrs.
Alma
Jean
Tipley
and
left Wednesday for Silverton to will be from 9-11:30. On Friday Sunday at Moro Community Pres­ thoroughly reported the senator.
will happen to us in the distant
preservation.
visit Mrs. Justesen’e parents, they June 17 at 11:00 there will be an byterian church. Ruth and Alfred
future selodm appals. Hell nev­ Mrs. George Fox.
meeting was the final one
Mrs. Lee Dehler gave an inter­ The men will tour the station will visit Mr. Justesen’s grand­ open house for friends and par­ Solomon will sing "How Beautiful for The
er scared many folks, either.
the
Sherman County club un­
esting account of her trip to from 1:30 to 3:30 p. m. where fer­ father, Mr. Docker of Vancouver, ents to see what has been done in Upon the Mountain”, and Mr. Sol­
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til after harvest.
tilizer
plots,
summer
fallow
pre­
Hawaii
and
presented
lets
to
pre­
B. C. for a few days. Mrs. Justesen the one week school. Parents of omon’s serman topic will be "I
just when some one finds a
way to make gambling easy and sident Mrs. Virgil Larimore and paration methods, re-cropping will then leave for Pocatello, Ida­ children in this age group are en­ Believe in the Resurrection of the Nellie Meloy Buried
profitable the law goes and inter- the new president Mrs. Grace practices and varieties will be ho where she will attend summer couraged to send their children Body and Life Everlasting”, last
seen and discussed.
Medler.
of a series on the Apostles’ Creed.
school. Eddie Justesen will leave each day.
fers. Portland pinballs are out.
In Portland Tuesday
for the service the 14th of June.
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If congress talks its usual per­
Mrs. Luther Davis and children Twenty Youngsters Going To 4-H Sommer
Mrs. Nellie M. Meloy, 79, died
PROGRAM
iod children will have gotten
Johnny and Jerry I^ee and Mrs.
at the home of her son, George in
Flag Salute
Boy Scout Troop 351
their polio shots before the talk is
Jerry Wilson Sr. were business
Portland Sunday after a long
over That will be a fine solution.
visitors in The Dalles Monday. School Next Week For 10 Days o f Fun
illness. She was born in Benton
Eugene Colton. Leader
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Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Norton and
county in 1876 and lived for most
Invocation
Rev. Alfred Solomon
A man starts out in life anxious
son Wiley and Mr. and Mrs. Ro­ Twenty Sherman County 4-H ual and group shows. Sherman of her adult years in Sherman
to reform the world and finds out
bert Tatum and family went to club members will leave Moro by county boys and girls will partici­ county, later moving to Newport
Welcome
President Wily Knighten
that he can’t even reform himself.
Brooks Park, Wn., to attend a bir­ bus June 14th to attend the annual pate in these events. Some of the until her illness.
Report of Sec.-Treas.
Mrs. 0. N. Ruggles
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Surviving are a son, George, a
thday picnic for Miss Bonnie Ta­ 4-H Summer School on the Oregon girls in the clothing projects will
participate
in
the
annual
Style
State
College
campus,
Corvallis,
Of Russian leaders. It is dan­
daughter,
Kathleen Loughlln of
tum.
“ Sweet Oregon”
Tom Fraser
gerous to be a second rater in a
Jackie Reynolds of Redmond is which will ba held June 14th to Revue, in the coliseum on the OSC Marysville, Calif., two grand dau­
Bits from History
top spot, and equally dangerous
Giles French
ghters, one grandson, four great
spending a few days at the home the 24th, County Extension Agent campus.
Boys and girls attending and grand daughters and five great
T. W. Thompson has announced.
to consider an opponent a second
of
Mrs.
Edna
Koepke.
and others
Miss Allane Turner of Califor­ Boys and girls attend summer sponsors of summer school schol­ grandsons, three sisters, Mrs. M.
rater.
Musical
Number
nia and BUI Smith, son of Mr. and school on scholarship award basis. arships are: Karen Wilson, Kent, A. Bull, Mrs. Charles Adlard,
Male
Quartet
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Mrs. E. C. Smith of Kent, were Delegates submit an application Sears Roebuck 4 Co.; Mavis Mil­ Moro, Mrs. Ernest Everett, 'Pa-
Pictures of dude ranch riders
Address
Thomas Vaughn
to be considered as a delegate. ler, Moro, Sherman county 4-H coma, Wn., a brother, Milo Elliott
married Saturday at Glendale.
often show them strung out sin­
Mr and Mrs. Amos Fine and Selection Is made on the basis of Leaders association; Sterling Goch­ of Sheridan.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
gle file as if they were a pack
Mr. and Mrs. Adlard and Mr.
family of Madras spent the week cooperation, Interest, past records nauer, Moro, J. K. McKean Co.;
train led by a packer. Come to
Betterment
Helen Bruckert
end
at the home of Jesse Helyer. and attendance at summer school Sherrie Fraser, Moro, J. C. Penny and Mrs. Bull drove to Portland
think of it—
Co.; David Conlee, Moro, Sherman Tuesday to attend the funeral.
Seaman recruit Gordon Helyer in previous years.
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Marker
Orville Ruggles
Burton Hutton, State 4-H lead­ County Cattlemens’ association;
was released from the hospital to
It looks like Europeon countries
Giles French
Historian
finish his basic training at the er, says that the annual evening Mary Mobley, Kent, Pomona Gran­ Dean Wilcox Now
are getting into a good position
naval training base at San Diego. variety show, sponsored by the ge; Kay McKay, Kent, Marshall’s
to dicker with both Russia and
Donald Martin
Nominations
I^a Vonne Junker was honored Oregon Bankers association, •will Food Store; Steven Burnet, Moro, Doctor of Medicine
» the United States. They are able
Audience
“ God Bless America”
on her first birthday by a party be moved from Its traditional Safeway Store«; Tommy Higley,
to change their ideologies at the
Dean M. Wilcox will officially
given by her parents Rev. and second week spot Into the first First National Bank Sherman
drop of a dollar or a ruble and to
OFFICERS
Mrs. Wilbur Junker Monday, week, as a treat for the Beaver County Branch; Sharon Belshe, lie entitled to sign an M. D. after
sell out to the highest bidder.
President
Wily W. Knighten
those attending were Patty and Boys’rrtembers, that will meet on Moro, U. S. National Bank of The his name after Friday, June 10,
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Roger Knott, Betty Jean and Alice the campus, June 12 to 18. Beaver Dalles; Jim Thomas, Wasco, U. S. when he graduates from the U. of
We hope Portland has good
Wallace May
Vice President
Reckmann, Pat, June, Colleen and Boys State, a program for citizen­ National Bank of The Dalles; Ter­ O. Medical school in Portland. He
weather for its Rose Festival It
Mrs 0. N. Ruggles, Secretary Treasurer
Timmy Jefferies, Sandra, Annie ship in youth is sponsored by the ry Kaseberg, Wasco, Sherman Co­ has been doing autopsies for the
would be too bad to have wet
and Richard Wilson Mrs. John American Legion. This years operative Grain Grower«; Darlene Multnomah county coroner for a
weather and no roses together.
Giles L. French
Historian
Reckmann and Mrs. Bill Jefferies variety show features Owen C. Gochnauer, Moro Grain Grow­ year. He writes that after gradu­
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A birthday dinner was given to (Red) Dunning ami his entertain­ ers; Nancy Wilson, Kent, Grass ation he will spend a year as
DIRECTORS
We wish more of our politicians
Valley Grain Growers; Penny Hig­ Intern at Portsmouth Naval hospi­
Mary Ann McKay on the day of ers from KOIN Portland.
would quit talking about the price
Lester Barnum
One Year
Club members will also draw ley, Moro, Harlandvlew grange; tal, Portsmouth, Va.. after which
her 13th birthday by her parents
of electricity and start talking
Mr. and Mrs. Harley McKay. At­ upon their own talent for the Susan Woods, Moro, Beefo’s; Ron­ he will return to Oregon to prac­
Harry Pinkerton
about the price of government.
Two Years
tending
were Rev and Mr». Wilbur summer school talent show and da Fraser, Sherman County Rod tice at The Dalles. Dean is married
That's what’s high.
Walter Bruckert
Three Years
Junker and baby, Mr. and Mr». W. the radio revue during the second and Gun Club; Gene Fridley, Whs- and he and Mrs. Wilcox are ex­
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F. Bucholtz, Mr. and Mrs. Bill week. The talent show features in­ co, James Weir Memorial Fund; pecting their fourth child soon. He
Now if congress will Just pass
Theodore Johnston
Four Years
Bucholtz,
»and baby, and Mrs. Em- dividual performances, while the I>ee Kaseberg, Wasco, "Special is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George
a law to make everyone worth a
Earl Richelderfer
Five Years
Wilcox now of Salem.
radio revue Includes both individ­ Scholarship Fund”.
na McKay.
dollar an hour.
Dr. W. R. Taylor, Wasco-Sher­
man Health officer, announced the
appointment of Mrs. Bryce Mul­
lins to the health department staff
as supervising public health
nurse.
Mrs. Mullins has previously
been employed in the Tri-County
Health Unit of Deschutes-Crook-
Jefferson for the past 12 years.
However, she spent approximately
two years in the Wasco-Sherman
Health department in 1941-43.
Schedules for both Mrs. Don Lee
and Mrs. Mullins will be worked
out and announced in the paper
in the near future.
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