HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES, IIEPPNER, OREGON
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Heppner, City of Fine Homes, Churches and Schools
45TH ANNIVERSARY BOOSTER EDITION
IIEPPNER, THE SEAT,
IS A CITY BEAUTIFUL
The citizens of Heppner have
long ago taken great pride in the
fact that Heppner was often quoted
as "The City Beautiful" and a visit
to this city of fine homes, well
kept lawns, gardens, clean streets,
etc., will well convince you that
here live people who take great
pains to make their city an ideal
home city.
A few of the many modern and
up-to-date residential structures
are shown in this issue. Space will
not permit the publication of more.
These are taken at random and are
representative of the type of sub
stantial dwellings In vogue here.
The Heppner families take great
pride in their city and its appear
ance. A visit will convince you
that you would also like to live
here.
Our house is not built on sand.
On a solid foundation we have
built for you who are to come.
Make your future home at Hepp
ner or In some other section of
Morrow county.
CITY OF IIEPPNER
FINANCES STRONG
The annual report of W. O. Dix,
city treasurer, as presented to the
council on Tuesday evening, Jan. 3,
shows the city to be in good finan
cial circumstances, as at the close
of the year there was on hand In
the general fund a cash balance of
$8,604.28, which can be used in the
running expenses of the city. Be
sides, this, the savings accounts of
the city show a balance of $21,
911.21. The most of this fund, we
understand, is the accumulation of
water department receipts over a
period of several years, and It has
been placed on Interest In the
banks to be used in the future as
emergency requires. From this it
would appear that the city is In
fairly good financial condition.
During the past year the city has
undertaken and put over quite an
extensive program of street im
provement, but feeling that they
had arrived at the end of their
resources, the council ceased to
prosecute the work further. The
budget did not provide sufficient
funds to carry on street improve
ment for this year, but it would
appear that the city exchequer
would stand the strain of needful
expenditure in the proper mainten
ance of the work already complet
ed. This ought to be done, and
proper equipment in the shape of
a one-man machine for grading and
maintenance work would not be out
of the way. Good money has been
spent in putting the streets in good
shape; spend a little more and take
proper care of what we have al
ready bought and paid for. It is
economy in the long run. We are
inclined to the opinion that the
city council will do this, if it is
found at all possible.
By REV. F. R. SPAULDING.
Pastoral work was undertaken by
the Methodist Episcopal church in
this community as far back as 1876
when J. C. Kirkham was appointed
on this circuit by the Columbia
River Conference. Among his suc
cessors were H. B. Lane, M. N.
Skipworth, Geo. C. Roe and others.
But without doubt the pastorate
that impressed itself on Heppner
more than that of any other of this
church was that of Henry Rasmus,
1886-1890.
- Quite a number were added to
the membership and among these
those who became the heart of the
church during the ensuing years,
several of whom continue to this
day. A parsonage and later a
church building were erected and
the parsonage moved on the church
site. The lots for the church and
parsonage were donated by Albert
Wright and A. M. Mallory.
During the pastorate of H. L.
away from its foundations by the
way from its foundations by the
great flood. It was not brought
back, but sold and the present
building erected.
While Rev. W. L. Airheart was
pastor, 1908-1911, the church build
ing was remodeled and enlarged.
In 1912 the church federated with
several others, the federation as
suming the responsibility of carry
ing on the work of the church while
the Methodist Episcopal church re
tained the ownership of the prop
erty. "
This plan continued until the
summer of 1923 when the Oregon
conference of the M. E. church
resumed control. This church, the
oldest now operating in Heppner
is not large as to membership but
is healthful in its organization, is
hopeful in its outlook, and has the
honor of giving the largest amount
per capita to the support of the
church and the allied benevolences
of any church in the Eastern dis
trict of the Oregon Conference of
the Methodist church, if not, in
deed, of any charge of the entire
Oregon Conference.
Heppner, the county seat and
main trading and shipping center
offers many opportunities for prof
itable investment in commercial en
terprises. Heppner will continue to
grow. Each year records increased
prosperity.
Come and live In Morrow county
where, health, wealth and prosper
ity await you. The finest climate in
the United States.
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No. I, Methodist Church; No. 2, Episcopal Church; No. 3, Catholic Church.
DAVID A. WILSON
SUCCEEDS IN MEN'S
FURNISHING LINE
One of our live wire, progressive
business men of the younger gener
ation who has and is making a dis
tinct business success is David A.
Wilson who owns and operates the
men's and boys' wearing apparel
store bearing his name. This store
in every respect would well do cred
it to cities of much larger popula
tion than Heppner as both in stocks
carried and general equipment it
presents an inviting and up-to-date
appearance.
The store is widely and favorably
known and well patronized by the
people of this entire section. Large
and complete stocks of all manner
of wearing apparel for men and
boys are carried which include in
the main, nationally advertised,
standard lines. With such a store
in our midst our people never have
cause to patronize out of town
houses. Included in his stocks are
such well known makes as "Style
plus'' ready-to-wear suits and over
coats, Hardeman hats, Florsheim
and Weyenburg shoes. New spring
and summer stocks are now arriv
ing and on display.
This store is a real credit to
Heppner and its success is a credit
to the owner. Mr. Wilson started
this business on a smaller scale in
1921. Under his able management
he has built up a big trade until
today It is well recognized as one
of the leading retail establishments
of this county. In Mr. Wilson, Mor
row county has a man who is des
tined to a bigger future. Also we
find in him a man who has every
confidence in the future of this
country and who is always found
ready to do his share in any pro
gressive movement.
And when all is said and done
we, who have enjoyed living in
this country these many years and
love it, just simply and positively
know that it is the finest, best and
most worthwhile country in the
world that the Creator gave to hu
man beings. It seems that the old
story of how He wi'l help them that
help themselves is true to this coun
try. If you work this ground you
will produce.
OUR BUSINESS LIFE
Among other items we call your
attention In this edition to the
many examples of success achieved
in various commercial pursuits In
Morrow county. Even though you
are a farmer and a prospect for
us to become one of our farmers,
this should be a good argument in
asmuch as these various enterprises
could not enjoy such fine patronage
and always be on the black side of
the ledger if it were not for the
farmer, the producer, doing well.
And again, you prospective busi
ness man, do you not see the big
advertisements of our local business
houses? These in turn well reflect
the prosperity of this district The
very fact that this Issue of the old
home town paper carries a great
deal of advertising space is one of
our best arguments. And do you
notice also that the little home
news paper does not have to go to
neighboring larger cities for sup
port In Morrow county we work
in harmony and cooperation always
for our mutual good.
Turkey raising is a coming in
dustry in Morrow county. Many
thousand raised in 1927.
1928, The Most Productive, Prosperous Year in Our History, 1928
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