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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (July 20, 1939)
Page Eight Opening of New Swimming Pool Off As Pipeline Breaks Water for Tank Ex pected at Week End; Permit Irrigation Heppner was denied scheduled enjoyment of its new swimming pool when a break in the city's lead pipe line Friday night left no water with which to fill the tank for Saturday's slated opening. Sparing use of water for irriga tion was permitted yesterday, and it was expected water for the swim ming tank would be available some time this week end. The break happened in the con crete pipe on the L. A. Florence ranch six miles above town, and as first efforts at repair were frustrated Saturday when patching blew out, the city forgot about the swimming tank as a three -day drouth left no water for irrigation and in places little for household requirements. It was necessary to shut off the main reservoir in which the water had dropped to 75,000 gallons to have a reserve in case of fire, and to stop irrigation. Connection was made with the county's courthouse system to provide only water present in the mains in town. The county water was insufficient to fill the city sys tem throughout and when people at lower elevations were using the wa ter, those on higher levels were left without. At night when those below were not using water, it would rise to higher elevations, but those on the uppermost levels had no water from the system at any time, being forced to carry it from wherever it could be found. The break was shown to have been caused by an old crack in one length of pipe, from which a large section was lifted out of the top. The broken length was removed and a new one put in place, and the connections at first made with tin and concrete col lars. When the water was turned on Saturday evening these collars failed to hold, and it had to be shut off again. Sunday, repairs were started again after the pipe had been drained. New heavy tin collars were made and bolted on over rubber gaskets, and a heavy block of con crete built entirely around the con nections. It was in place by 6 o'clock that evening, but had to set before pressure could be applied. Water from the siphon was turned through at midnight Monday, and Tuesday morning all residences had water though it was not until Tues day night that pressure had been built up sufficiently to start filling the reservoir, The break occurred at the point of highest pressure on the line, as pressure is built up here to take the water over a 35-foot rise just ahead, The point has been the source of trouble for the water department for several years. Special iron collars and quick setting cement were immediately or dered by the city to meet another such emergency, During the shut-down only one fire call was answered. A grass fire of undetermined origin at the Pap inau place in the lower end of town Sunday morning gave some concern and was subdued with use of boost er tank without turning in a general alarm. inmiimmiiiiimiiimiiiiitiiiiiiiiiimi At Heppner CHURCHES Timberfall in Storm Makes Much Work The heavy wind storm that swept Morrow county last week left more fallen timber across mountain roads than usually prevails after a hard winter, reports F. F. Wehmeyer, lo cal ranger. . Clearing of fallen timber from roads and repairing telephone lines threw much additional work on the local force, but was rushed so that most of the roads and lines are now usable. Fortunately, a good fall of rain accompanied the storm, pre venting fires starting from lightning that struck in many places, Weh meyer said. CHURCH OF CHRIST Martin B. Clark, Pastor 9::45 Bible School 11:00 ...... Communion and Preaching 7:00 Christian Endeavor 8:00 Evening Church Service 7:30 P. M. Wednesday Choir Practice 7:3:0 P. M. Thursday Prayer Meeting METHODIST CHURCH REV. R. C. YOUNG. Pastor Sunday: Bible School 9:45 A. M. Worship Service 11 :00 A. M. Eoworth Leasrue 7 :00 P. M. Evening Worship 8:00 P. M Tuesday : Boys' Club 7 :00 P.' M, 2nd Tuesday. Missionary Meet ing 2:30 P. M. Wednesday: Choir Practice . 7:80 P. M. 1st Wednesday, Ladies Aid Business and Social MeetinK 2:30 P. M, All other Wednesdays : Sewing Group meets. Thursday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 P. M. Newsy News Views PAUL McCARTY The water main's breaking cost the city a nice piece of money... in addition to cost of repairs, the lack of water meant no turn-over of the meters and those little meters have to click before the city water department can collect money. Amid the three-day discomfort, especially inconvenience, of an insufficient wa ter supply, a man from Spray who said he had worked on all types of construction jobs told Mark Merrill that if the men repairing the broken water main mixed plain baking soda with he cement, the latter would set in a very short time and the water could be turned on shortly . . . this man also told Merrill that by mixing enough soda with concrete, the con crete would harden so quickly that mixing it would be almost impos sible . . . local water department of ficials weren't sure of the soda idea and since they hardly felt like ex perimenting in such a crisis, the soda was not used. Nearer and nearer come the dates, August 24, 25 and 26, of the Heppner Rodeo , . . this show started from nothing more than a county fair some 24 years ago . . . now is a first class replica of the old western round-ups . . . several thousand peo ple visit Heppner during the show and past records show that those people are a spending group... they come expecting to spend mon ey... that's where the merchants of Heppner profit ... a show such as HerDner has means more than many of the merchants realize other towns fight and tangle to act as hosts for conventions . . . business groups offer the best and most they have in order to persuade certain groups to hold their meetings in their cities... it means money to them, just the same as the Heppner Rodeo means thousands of dollars to Heppner. J. S. Risley of Saxton, Looney and Risley, contractors building the road from Heppner to Frank Parker's ranch on Heppner flat, played cen ter on the 1916 University of Ore gon Rose Bowl team, captained by Heppner's Johnny Becket ... Risley says the construction work on the road will be completed about the middle of September. Forthcoming Main street renova tions include elevating of pavement next to curb and painting of parking strips and safety lanes. Another "number please" girl will probably be added to the group of present operators at the local telephone ex change . . . it'll mean a steady job for some girl. At 5:30 Tuesday morning Orve Rasmus, city watermaster, was about the streets producing the loudest whistle, fastest walk, and biggest smile seen in Heppner in some time . . . the water was on and Orve could now get some sleep, something he hadn't had for two days ... Nelson "Bart" Bartholomew, hotel night clerk, didn't even have to' ask Orve when he saw him early Tuesday if the water was on . . . Bart could tell just by watching Orve that the water pipes were back to normal. Bud Lundell, hot saxophonist for merly with Jack Merrill e orchestra is now playing with the Kanouse orchestra of Fossil. Heppner Gazette Times, Heppner, Oregon Common Objectives Of Lions, CCC Told At Camp Dinner Thursday, July 20, 1939 Service Club In stallation Held; Program Enjoyed Common objectives of the Lions and CCC were told by M. L. Case, newly-installed Lions president, at a joint meeting Monday evening when Lions were guests of Camp Heppner at a bountiful dinner. Com mon ground for fellowship was pointed out by Case as each organi zation attempts to improve its mem bers mentally, socially, morally and spiritually while giving service for the public betterment. With Spencer Crawford as install ing officer and C. J. D. Bauman as sisting as marshal, the newly-elected officers were seated at the meet ing. Other officers assuming duties for the new year were B. C. Pinck ney, W. C. Rosewall and Tom Wells, first, second and third vice-presidents; Lee Howell, secretary; F. W. Turner, past president and ex-officio member of the board of directors; Marius P. Hanford, Lion tamer; Geo. Howard, tailtwister; Dr. A. D. Mc Murdo and Ray P. Kinne, directors. As master of ceremonies, Lieu tenant Hanford, camp commandant, extended greetings to fellow Lions and presented entertainment by camp members. Opening and clos ing numbers were given by the swing trio, Maurice Johnson, trumpet, and Al Hewitt, drums, accompanied at the piano by Miss Marjorie Parker. Charles Gant sang two solos, 'Be cause and wisning, accompan ied at piano by Howard Spang. Spang also played a piano solo. Violin solo by Johnson and harmonica solo by Hewitt were warmly received. What they thought of camp life and their treatment by people of the community was told by Farrell West, leader and one-year camp member, and by Jack Looney, a rookie of six months residence here. Both boys paid tribute to camp accomplish ments, its leadership, and peresonal benefits obtained; had little to say of relationships with community. F. W. Turner, retiring Lions pres ident, thanked the camp for the as sistance it has given the community, including help at the present time with new fences and barns at the Rodeo grounds. "Bob" Turner to East For Fraternity Meet Robert V. "Bob" Turner, native Heppner son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Turner now of Portland, has been elected by Whitman chapter, Beta Theta Phi, college social fraternity, as delegate to the national conven tion to be held at Columbus, Ohio, starting August 1. The convention marks the 100th anniversary of the fraternity. He is being accompanied on the trip by Mrs. Turner. Also attending from Oregon is Stan Church, KOIN announcer, from Portland. A luncheon in Portland has been slated for July 28, honoring Wm. O. Douglas, supreme court jus tice, a Beta from Whitman. RETURNS FROM ST. LOUIS E. Harvey Miller returned home Saturday from St. Louis where he attended the national Elks conven tion as official delegate of Heppner lodge 358, in his capacity as exalted ruler. NOTICE TO WATER USERS During the recent break in the city's water pipe line the city used all available means and worked a force of men day and night in order to restore the normal flow of water. Notice was . delivered asking the residents to co-operate by ceasing to use the water for irrigation until the pipe line was repaired and the reservoir filled. Most of the resi dents showed the courtesy to com ply with the request, however a few through selfish motive and lack of respect for others continued to irri gate in violation of the city ordin ance, notwithstanding the fact they were requested not to do so and in doing si inconvenienced others and endangered property for lack of fire protection. It is hoped that hereafter when notice is given not to irrigate be cause of a scarcity of water every one will comply. The ordinance pro vides for a fine not to exceed $50.00 for its violation and hereafter the ordinance will be strictly enforced against all those who persist in ita violation. City-Water Commission. STARTS GARBAGE SERVICE Bob Reid this week resumed his garbage disposal service that was discontinued after three-months op eration in the spring. He is making a monthly charge for hauling away tin cans and other household resi due, making available a service that is welcomed by many homes and business houses of the town. 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