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Heppner Gazette Times, July 29, 1943 3 LEXINGiON NEWS Smeihurst Truck Lost in Harvest Blaze Saturday By Edith Edwards William Smethurst had the mis ' fortune of losing his bulk truck by fire Saturday morning while har vesting. The truck burned in the field, but very little wheat was lost Mrs- Rose Benton spent several days last week in Lexington. She left Monday for Portand where she will stay with her daughter and family Pvt Albert Winkleman, who is stationed at Fort Lewis, arrived Saturday for a furlough from his army duties A. M. Edwards completed work this week on the well at the Chris Brown ranch, drilling the hole deeper to a depth of 365 feet. A new windmill was installed, 'and the Browns now have a good supply of water for their farm operations. Louise Hunt entertained a group of friends Friday evening in honor of her birthday. The guests enjoyed swimming in the Heppner pool, af ter which they returned to Louise's home where a buffet supper was served The highlight of the supper was a large birthday cake, trimmed in red, white and blue, with candles forming a '.V". About 20 guests re ported a very enjoyable evening. Mrs Douglas Gibson and daugh ter, Georgia Anne, are visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Breshears. Mr. and Mrs Newt O'Harra were Pendleton visitors Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hicks of Prine ville were Saturday evening visit ors at the Ed Grant home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Buchanan, David and Ida, Mr. and Mrs. Dsl bert Vinson and family spent Sun day at the E. A. Vinson home near Lena. Guests this week at the Nettie Davis home were Rev. and Mrs. James Pointer of Selah, Wash., and Dolores Mikesell of Toppenish. Freda Breeding is employed at the Harold Evans home in Heppner. . Mrs Carlisle Harrison and family of Bonneville are visiting Mrs. Har rison's parents, Mr and Mrs. L. A. Palmer. Mrs. Rose Benton was a dinner guest at the Newt O'Harra home Thursday. Cpl. Clarence Carmichael ar- lived home Saturday for a short ' ;rk ih, flying west from . North. Cart "inc. He was met in Pendleton ty Mrs. Carmichael. M-.. .Ralph Ledbetter is a pa tient in the Heppner hospital. Clarence Buchanan left Monday evening for Spokane where he will take his examination for induction into the armed forces. IKRIGON NEWS Personnel Changes Effected in Irrigon School System By MBS. J. A. SHOXTN John Zalbransky is the new jan itor at the school house. He began work on the grounds last week. Mrs. Allie Haberlein will teach the first and second grades in the Irrigon school. Mrs. Gladys Grider is to run the cafeteria for her. C. W. Grim arrived home Thurs day after several days visit with his r:n Ralph who is to be induct ed into the army Aug- 9. Technical Cpl. Andrew M. Shoun has left the United States. His ad dress is New York according to cards sent to his relatives and friends. He has been in the army since Mar. 17. Ernest and Roy Bediwell have gone back to Hebo to get the bal ance of their household. A large grass fire got started south of the canal and being fan ned by a strong wind, it lasted for some time- Mrs. Ruby Forbes is home from Walla Walla. She has been taking a beauty course. Her daughter, Mrs Fred Lentz and baby are home from Teas where she visited her husband in camp there. Lewis Rucker left for near Se attle to visit the Petterson family. They were former Irrigon visitors. Garland Seamen and Clarke Ste vens left-Monday for Sandy to visit the Lyle Seamen family there. Avery Shoun spent from Thurs day to Saturday at the Heppner and Mrs. John Whalen and son of Kellogg, Ida., have been in Irrigon most of the week getting a truck repaired. They left for Wil lamina Sunday morning with a load of household goods. LaVern Duus, student nurse of Pendleton arrived home Saturday to spend the week-end with her parents, the Herman Duus family. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bediwell Molly Pitcher Tag Day, Aug. 4 'tV'lJi' btXif ' - : ' - t Hordmcn News . . . Electrk Storms Set Numerous Timber Fires Naar Hardman By Mrs. Elsa Leathers ' Due to the numerous electric storms the past week many fires resulted in the mountains- Darrel Farrens who is rider for the cattle men, was called from his place where he was busy haying 'to go to a fire near Kingbolt springs. C.H. and Ed McDaniel who are on the state patrol, had only one fire while the forest had a number. All were taken care of in a very short time. Harold Crader went to work for Ray Robinson on Monday. Sgt. Creston O. Robinson was transferred from Pendleton field to Orlando Tex. On his trip east last week Pvt. , Tim Lovegren was on the same train returning to his camp. Mrs. Allen Billings and daughter spent the week-end with Mr .and Mrs. C. H. McDaniel Mrs. Hubert Mahon returned to her home with her small son on Sunday. Mr. and, Mrs Claude Coats of Boardman visited Mr. Coat's mother and brothers here over Saturday and Sunday. The family celebrated Grandma Coat's birthday Sunday. She was 88 years old. Mrs. Neal Knighten and chidren returned home from Eugene where she spent six weeks going to sum mer school. Elmer Abel and Bessie McKenzie and sons motored to Touchet, Wash. Saturday on business. Mrs. Blaine Chapel has been ill this week with summer flu. She was in Heppner to consult a doctor. Cpl. Donald O. Robinson of Fort Bragg N. C. is here visiting his pa rents, Mr and Mrs. Roy Robinson. He will start his return trip July 30 from Pendleton. Donald says while the heat here is extremely hot to us, it is extremely cool to him as he has been on maneuvers in Tennessee the past several weeks where the mercury soared to 120 with a mere quart of water. Ad Inskeep returned home from Salem where he has been the past two months. Charles Bartholomew of Butter creek was a business visitor at Roy Robinson's this week, purchas ing three bulls. Cpl. C. C. and Mrs. Carmichael of Lexington had dinner with the Owen Leathers Monday evening. have moved back to Irrigon from Hebo because Mrs. Bediwell's health was not good down there. Mr and Mrs. Jean Lewis of Board man spent Saturday in Irrigon vis iting their daughter, Mrs Earl Connell Ivan Leathers of Spray was also present. Fred Reed went to Lone rock to p K'nard McDaniel o work in the mil here. He aLo went to Condon on business. Deferment Status Not Affected by Migration Movement from county to coun ty of seasonal farm workers who "follow the harvest" will in no way affecit the workers elegibility for se lective service deferment so long as he stays in essential farm work and keeps his local draft board in formed. The County Farm Labor Employment office continues to be active and farmers who are in need of hired hands are urged to place their orders with R. B. Rice at the county agent's office as far in advance of the time the men are needed as possible. A WORD OF APPRECIATION We take this meany of thanking the Heppner fire department and neighbors and friends who rushed to our assistance Saturday evening. But for this timely assistance our home might have been destroyed. Mr. end Mrs J. G. Thomson DRIVES TO PENDLETON Don Strait drove to Pendleton Wednesday evening on a brief bus iness trip. He was accompanied by James McNamee who was on his way bock to Camp Hood, Texas, af ter spending a few days here with relatives. FOR SALE or Trade for cattle, 1 pair mares 4 and 5 years old; full sisters, well broke; weight 13C0 pounds each. Also 1 sett harness and wagon, with wood rack. Harry French, Hardman, Ore. 18c The modern Molly Pitcher will greet you throughout the nation on August 4th when brigades of Mollys will tag every buyer of War Bond and Stamps. They will carry on the tradition of the Revolutionary War heroine who has gone down in history because she aided her fighters at the battle of Monmouth in 1778. -S",J L I Dine Out Here When you wish that every pot and pan in the world were at the bottom of the sea with the Jap fleet, dress up, phone hubby, tell him you'll meet him at Heppner Cafe for dinner . . . You'll save your ration coupons, turn your dark clouds inside out, and have an enjoyable time pnd not harm your budget a bit. HEPPNER CAFE ell She's a (jrcmd Old Flag! And she has been go ing places in recent weeks. Let's keep the Stars and Stripes going pla ces until the victory is completely won ... It can be done if we buy More and More War and S i onas ramps Ughhn Kttp yourt tii ht th duration f lw h gu.lm RONSON ACCESSORIES OiiNiy-wH-wicm for AUSghten Pst You don't have to spend precious points to obtain quality food. There is plenty of high quality, nutritious food on our shelves and in our fresh fruit and vegetable trays to feed your family well and permit you to save your coupons for special occasions. Central Market