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Thursday, January 1, 1942 Heppner Gazette Times, Heppner, Oregon Page Five Robert V. Turner, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Turner, was in Pendleton Saturday on his way to Washington, D. C, by air in line with his work with the Federal Land bank, accord ing to word received by his parents. They also reported that their daugh ter, Mrs. Raymond Huddleston, in Valdez, Alaska, has enrolled on the air police force there, and is tak ing special instruction in her duties. Guests at the A. W. Gammell home to eat Christmas dinner were Mrs. Emma Gammell of Heppner, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Pearson and son Wilbur of Boardman, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gammell of Eugene and Mrs. Johnnie DeMoss of Portland. Mrs. DeMoss was formerly Vada Gam mell. Holiday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Barlow were Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Akers and . daughter, Alma Gilliam, and Mrs. Carrie Vaughn, all of Portland. On their return to the city they were accompanied by Miss Lucille Bar low. Miss Minnie Normoyle spent the Christmas holidays at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Beckner, in the lone section, also calling on Heppner friends. She is teaching art in Denver, Colorado, this year. Emmet Kenny is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Kenny. He is working as lineman for Pacific Telephone & Telegraph company and will be sta tioned at Gilchrist near Bend on re turn to work. Miss Beatrice Thomson spent Christmas day with her mother, Mrs. A. Q. Thomson from her work at La Grande, Paul Webb, Jr., returned home Tuesday from a week's visit at Scran ton, Wash, BOARDMAN NEWS Christmas Visits Mark Boardman Week By UlRS. CLAUD COATS Ted Wilson. E. O. C. E. student of La Grande is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rob ert Wilson. Word was received by Mr. and Mrs. Claud Coats that their daugh ter, Mrs. Glen Mallory of Tacoma, Wash., had an appendectomy Friday, Dec. 26. Frank Marlow spent the week end with Mrs. Marlow at The Dalles, and reports her very much improved. Stanton Hadley of Fossil is spend ing a few days visiting with friends and staying with Marvin Walpole. Lewis Gess, former Boardman res dent, now of Hermiston, was call ing on the project Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ransier re ceived a letter from their son, Pvt. Kenneth Ransier, that he is con fined in the hospital due to eye trouble. Mrs. Margaret Klitz returned to her home Saturday after spending the holidays with her son and fam ily, Noel of La Grande, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Bleakney and sons, Neil, Donald and Pat of Mab ton, Wash., were calling on friends here Sunday. Ralph Skoubo and Ray Part low left Sunday for Corvallis to spend a few days. Ray is a student at E. O. C. E., La Grande, and Ralph is also entering, January 6. Asher Montague of Condon spent several days this week with his daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Graves. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Barlow, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Ransier, son Daniel, and Pvt. Rowan were among din ner guests Christmas of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Coats. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Graves and family attended a family reunion of the Graves' at the John Graves home in Hermiston Saturday. Wednesday, New Year's eve, Greenfield grange exemplified the first and second degree, ending with dancing and card playing until 1 p. m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, Ladies Aid will meet at the home of Mrs. Bechdolt. All ladies welcome. Harold Armstrong, O. S. C. stu dent home for the holidays, receiv ed orders to report at the naval induction office in Portland Tues day. He had previously applied for enlistment through the Walla Walla recruiting office. Floyd Gammell , and Miss Maxine Armstrong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Armstrong of Summit, were united in marriage December 16 and are spending their honey moon with his relatives at Heppner. D. J. Conway of Portland was a business visitor in the city Satur day. He is a nephew of the late Mrs. A. L. Ayers, and brother of Ray Conway, secretary Oregon State Motor association. Dr. R. C. Lawrence returned home Monday morning from Vancouver where he spent the week end tak ing his physical examination for regular army duty. He holds a re serve officer's rating. Mr. and Mrs. John Turner of Ba ker spent Christmas day with rela tives and friends in lone and stop ped in Heppner for a few minutes Friday on their return home. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Coblantz went to Toledo last week end where they visited at the home of Mrs. Cob lantz' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Plank. Mr. and Mrs. James Farley, Jr., were in the city for Christmas at the home of Mr. Farley's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Farley. Miss Juanita Phelps spent Christ mas with her mother, Mrs. Margaret Phelps. She is taking nurses train ing at Pendleton. Frank Anderson and mother, Mrs. Hilma Anderson, returned home Monday from Portland where they spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Norton King. Mrs. Daisy Shively is spending the holidays here from La Grande with her son, Harold Becket, and family. Dr. J. P. Stewart, Eye-Sight Spe cialist of Pendleton will be at the HEPPNER HOTEL on WEDNES DAY, JANUARY 7. PINE CITY NEWS Butter Creek Lad Takes Heppner Bride By BERNICE WATTENBURGER Wedding bells rang Saturday in honor of Miss Maxine Pettyjohn of Heppner and Mr. Ray Ayers of But ter creek. They were married at a quiet wedding at 1 o'clock at the bride's home. Only immediate mem bers of the family attended. The ceremony was read by Martin Clark of the Christian church at Heppner. The couple plan to make their home at Pendleton. After the ceremony i big turkey dinner was served by Mrs. Raymond Pettyjohn, the bride's mother. Mrs. Mary Ritchie and daughters, Hazel and Mrs. Bill Westermeyer, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Ayers. Mr. and Mrs. Olin Ritchie and family of Stanfield were also guests. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Finch and daughters. Patty, Frances and Betty, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Myers and family, and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bartholomew. Miss Marie Healy, Portland, spent Christmas vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Healy and family. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wattenburger were Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Andrews and fam- Uy. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Wattenburger and family spent Christmas in Pen dleton with Mrs. Wattenburger"s sister, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Van Ors dall. Mr. and Mr. Bert Barnes and Joe Baltrennis spent Sunday afternoon with Oscar McCarty. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Myers and family spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Wattenburger. Later in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Bert Barnes and Mr. Baltrennis call ed at the Wattenburger home. Jack Healy is ill with tonsilitis. Everyone is invited to a basket ONE NEWS lone Girl Appointed Deputy Assessor By MRS. ELMER GRIFFITH Miss Eva Swanson has been ap pointed deputy assessor, and assum ed her new duties at the court house in Heppner on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Swanson returned to Portland Sunday after spending Christmas and the week end with Mr. Swanson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Swanson. Miss Minnie Blair Normoyle who teaches in Denver spent Christmas with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Beckner. Mrs. Clara Newlin returned Mon day from Seattle, where she spent Christmas with her family. Miss Nellie Carlson of King City, Cal., arrived Monday and is the guest of the John Troedson family. Mr. and Mrs. Huston Bryson and J Earl Padberg of Portland were Christmas guests of the J. H. Bryson family. Mr. and Mrs. Carl P. Linn and daughter, Leeta, of the U. S. B. R., and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Linn of Portland spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Linn. On Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Griffith and sons of Portland arrived for a few days visit, after spending Christmas in Condon. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Griffith and family spent Christmas in Condon at the J. W. Howk home. Lyle Van Deusen of Top was a visitor at the home of his aunt. Mrs. Martin Bauernfeind in Morgan Mon day. Winter had not come to the mountains either. Mr. Van Deusen said there was only an inch of snow at his home, and that he broke thru several times while crossing Sun flower flat. He planned to return on the Spray road. Albert Lindstrom drove to Hood River Saturday to take his father' in-law, E. H. Turner, to consult a physician, Ernest Christopherson and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Christopherson of Canby spent the holidays here at the home of Mrs. Christopherson's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Palmateer and family returned Monday from Es tacada. The Masons and Eastern Stars held joint installation on Wednesday eve ning last week. Bert Johnson was installing officer for the Masons, and Alex Huber was the installing mar shall. Officers installed were W. M., E. M. Baker; S. W., E. E. Hummel; J. W., George N. Ely; secretary, Bert Johnson; treasurer, E. R. Lundell; S. D., George C. Krebs; J. D, Alex Huber; steward, Elmer Griffith; ty ler, W. J. Blake. Installing officer for the Eastern Star was Martha Dick; installing marshall, Beulah Mankin; installing organist, Margaret Blake, and in stalling chaplain, Ella Davidson. Those installed were W. M., Lena Lundell; W. P., E .R. Lundell; A. M., Elaine Rietmann; A. P., George N. Ely; secretary, Ruth B. Mason; treasurer, Ruby O. Roberts; con ductress, Mildred Morgan; associate conductress, Dorothy Smith; chap lain, Roxy Krebs; organist, Gladys Drake; Orel Feldman, Adah; Lola McCabe, Ruth; Marjorie Baker, Es ther; Fannie Griffith, Martha; Ma bel Krebs, Electa; Anne Smouse, warder, and Elmer Griffith, sen tinel. The incoming matron and pa tron were presented with gifts by their granddaughters, Dolores and Patricia Drake. The retiring matron, Mrs. Smouse, presented the chapter with a beautiful Bible in the name of her officers, instead of giving them individual gifts. When those present were seated at the tables for refreshments, Mrs. Lundell was presented with a birthday cake, her birthday having occurred that day. dinner at noon New Years dav at Pine City. The ladies are to sew for the Ked Cross and m the afternoon a house shower is to be given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ayers. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Moore and son spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith of Irrigon. WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN YOUR MACHINERY REPAIR o All Kinds of Welding Wide Range of Machine Work McCLINTOCK'S WELDING & Repair Shop Heppner LEXINGTON NEWS Breshears-Crump Rites Christmas Event By MARGARET SCOTT Mr. and Mrs. Carl Whillock aand family spent Christmas eve and day at Spray. Helen Breshears and Everett Crump of Heppner were married Christmas afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Catholic rectory with Father McCormick officiating. Those at tending were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Breshears, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Steagall. and Edwina Breshears. The young couple spent several days in Portland and Seattle and vicinity. They are at home in the Ferguson cabins in Heppner. A group of local people attended the dance Saturday evening at the Rhea Creek grange. Holiday guests at the Harry Din ges home included Danny Dinges from U. of O., and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Acklen and Ruth Ann from Madras. ' Kenneth Jackson is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jackson. The Ralph Jackson family, Mrs. Laura Scott and Mrs. Melissa Stone braker were Christmas day guests at the Elmer Hunt home. George and Sherman Tucker were guests at the home of their sister, Mrs. Arthur Hunt, Christmas day. Christmas day guests at the Ver non Scott home were Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sprinkel of Heppner and Dean Sprinkel of Seattle. Miss Mary Buchanan of The Dal les spent the holidays at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Buchanan. Mr. and Mrs. Laurel Ruhl and sons spent Thursday at the Gene Gray home in Stanfield. Mrs. Gray and son Bobby returned home with them for a short visit. Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Gray return ed home Monday evening from a few days spent in the valley. Mr. and Mrs. Loren Mikesell and family of Toppenish are visiting at the Nettie Davis home. Mr. and Mrs. Ladd Sherman of Irrigon have been spending the hol idays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Carmichael. Mrs. John McMillan and daughter, Lavonne, are spending the week in The Dalles. They were taken as far as Ailington by Mr. McMillan Sun day. Eleanor Lee Rice had her tonsils and adenoids removed and is spend ing a few days at the hospital in Heppner. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wickersham and children of Portland visited at the home of Mrs. Wickersham's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Duvall. Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Vinson were guests at the Charles Buchanan home Christmas day. Douglas Gibson was a business visitor in Portland this week. HARDMAN NEWS Hardman Red Cross Drive Reaches $50 By ELSA M. LEATHERS Due to the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Mar vin Hughes and Guy Chapin our Red Cross war relief fund reached the $50 mark this week. This am ount is $32 over last year. Anyone wishing to donate for the relief will receive a pin saying, "I Gave." Donald Robinson was in town Sat urday attending to business before going to Pendleton on Monday to enlist in the army air corps. He is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Robinson. Their other son, Creston, is already in the air force. Out of town people for Christmas were Mr. and Mrs. Dufrin McKit rick and son, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Burnside and girls, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Lovgren and family, all guests of Ed Warren; Mr. and Mrs. Kinard McDaniel and daughter who were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Delvin McDaniel; Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Car michael, John Bcllenbrock, Carl Mc Daniel, all guests of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Leathers; Joseph Mahon, Jr., guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sam McDan iel, Jr. Pvt. James A. Stevens, home on furlough, returned to Fort Knox, Ky., Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas of Portland are visiting at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Dallas Cra- ber, over the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Leathers and daughter Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wright and daughters and Mrs. Stanley Robison and Doris, all are visiting friends and relatives thru the holidays at Portland. George Cuningham from Reeds mill was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sam McDaniel, Jr., on Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rogers and Bob Rogers and Miss Nona Inskeep spent Christmas at the Ben Rogers home at Lone Rock. Miss Clarabelle Adams is 'spend ing the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Adams from Corvallis. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Love of Baker are visiting here with the Loye McFerrins and Clarence Moor es. All the ladies are sisters, Mrs. Carl McDaniel and daughter of Lone Rock and George Smith of Browning, Mont., visited Mrs. Owen Leathers Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Reid and Mrs. Ella Bleakman went to Eu gene this week. They will also visit Mrs. Bleakman's brother, Jim Mc Daniel at Scio, before returning home. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Bleakman and family from Portland are vis iting the E. J. Merrills and also the Bert Bleakmans at Heppner. Owen Leathers, Jr., was visiting at Lone Rock several days this week with Carl McDaniel. O. S. Sparks visited his daughter, Mrs. Delvin McDaniel, from Pendle ton over Christmas. 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