Hppner Gazette Times, August 5, 1943
Heppner Gazette Times
THE HEPPNER GAZETTE
Established March 30, 1883
THE HEPPNER TIMES
Established November 18, 1897
CONSOLIDATED FEBRUARY 15, 1912
Published Every Thursday by
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and entered at the Post Office at Heppner,
Oregon, as second-class matter. "
O. G. CRAWFORD, Editor
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All Hail the AWS!
Borrowing a phrase from one of our contrib
utors, the orchids this week go to the Aircraft
Warning Service, not that that branch of our sys
tem of defense has done anything more outstand
ing than common this week but fiuse the Ninths
Corps Area Command has designated this as
"Aircraft Warning Service Week" in recognition
of the invaluable service rendered since the attack
on Pearl Harbor.
Inland sections of the state may not have a
proper appreciation of the service performed by
the personnel of the AWS. If you lived west of
the Cascades you would have a better understand
ing. There you would find ohrvnt-lon posts man
ned the full 24 hours by volunteers whose only
remuneration is the satisfaction of doing their bit
in helping protect our state and nation from attack
from without. Many of these volunteers are
business and profess'"--'' nponl who, aside from
faithfully fulfilling their personal obligation to
the AWS, arrange schedules of those in their
employ to permit them to serve at the posts. Many
women arrange their household affairs so they
can do their stint, some of them already seemingly
overburdened with Red Cross, USO, cnurch,
lodge and other civic and social affiliations. Dur
ing the school year, many high school and college
students take their turn.
Stones of valuable service performed by ob
servers are numerous. More than one plane has
been brought safely to port or directed back to its
proper course through efforts of the Aircraft
Warning Service. It is impossible to estimate th.e
saving in life and material damage credited to
this source.
Through the efforts of this great volunteer
organization, the rest of us are privileged to pur
sue our daily lives little disturbed by the thoughts
of war. We may be called upon to give of our
worldly goods to help alleviate the suffering of
those who have met the enemy face to face, or
for the entertainment of those who are preparing
to meet the enemy, but beyond that we have little
active part in the promotion .of the war. When
we are called upon to contribute a little of our
money we should remember that that is about all
we are asked for. In other sections there are
thousands who are not only giving of their time
but of their substance as well and doing it un
complainingly and in the case at hand we say
"all hail to the Aircraft Warning Service!"
O
We Can Defeat Ourselves
There is a tendency when everything is going
well to relax and kind of let the old ship drift
along. This tendency is evident in vveryday life, in
business, in competitive sports and as in the pre
sent situation, in war. Fearing defeat, we work fe
verishly to supply the munitions of war. When vic
tory appears to be on ourside, we let down.
It is that kind of action on the part of the home
front army that gives our military leaders and
strategists cause for concern. They can plan cam
paigns and direct the concentration or distribution
of forces under their immediate command, but
they can't cope successfully with the conduct of
people back home. They can even keep the extent
of victory from their men long after the news has
spread the length and breadth of the land back
home. For that reason, they are able to keep the
men keyed up for further gains.
Current statements from those in authority
show that our war production is behind schedule.
There is no apparent reason for this state of af
fairs other than that the North African and Sicily
campaigns have led many unthinking people to be
lieve that the war is almost over and that they no
longer need to assist the war effort. Also there is
a possibility that many others are being lulled in
to an indifferent stage by the offerings of the Na
zi school of propaganda. These offerings are pur
posefully broadcast to create the impression that
German morale is breaking down that a collapse
of the Nazi machine is not far off. The situation in
Italy is so muddled that the Germans themselves
can not see far enough ahead to predict the out
come, but they are taking advantage of the confu
sion to strengthen their positions where they can
most effectively block Allied progress.
We cannot safely relax for one minute. Un
doubtedly the Allies are on the offensive. Per
haps the grand offensive has not started and it will
not go far enough once it does start if the people
at home continue on the theory that the war is
all over but the shouting. Now, more than ever,
our efforts will have to be directed toward estab
lishing a supply line to meet all requirements of
our .fighting forces and to establish a reserve to
care for an, emergency.
Don't be fooled by Nazi admissions. There is still
a powerful Germany to dispose of. The enemy is
not as formidable as he was prior to Pearl Harbor
but there is enough of him to put up a hard fight.
If you must listen to his propaganda, consider it as
nothing else and roll your sleeved a little higher.
It is a long road to peace, the kind of peace we
are fighting for, and we will do well to 'listen to
our own leaders rather than the false mouthings
of the enemy.
O
Why So Much Noise?
This newepaper has no quarrel with people who
like to have a good time and would put no straw
in the way of those seeking to enjoy the lighter
side of life. There must be recreation and diversion
to uphold public morale and the newspaper or any
individual who would deprive others of a reason
able amount of either should be classified as a
"crab."
There are limitations to recreation and diversion
of the community are wiliing that other have a
and that is the purpose of this article. If the people
good time, and even help provide recreational fa
cilities, is it not reasonable to expect that courte
ous consideration be given in return? We refer
specifically to the obnoxious habit many car driv
ers have of honking their horns in the middle of
the night. Is it not enough to have had the oppor
tunity to dance several hours, enjoying the time
thoroughly, without closing the evening by
rendering the night air hideous with the screech
ing of automobile horns? If this constitutes hav
ing a good time a lot of us have missed the boat
Again we say, we don't want to be crabby. All we
ask is sportsmanship. We like a good time as well
as anybody but we don't believe we. should do so to
the discomfort of others.
of young men is enormously dwin
dled by the number in the armed
services. Heppner's fire department
has recently lost several of its vet
erans to the farming industry. Ev
ery healthy man who is not more
urgently needed elsewhere should
be contributing more than his kib
itzer's judgment to fighting the
fires, particularly grass fires where
a quicker response by many more
could so often curtail the blaze be
fore it reaches serious proportions.
A dangerous fire is everyone's re
sponsibility. Who knows upon
whose property one may be burning
tomorrow?
Sincerely
(Name withheld by request.)
The conference, called for the ad
avancement of the "Forward March"'
movement of the Episcopal church,
will be attended by the clergy and
their wives and the lay leaders of
the Eastern Oregon diocese. Those
desiring to attend have been asked"
to get in touch with Bishop Rem
ington, Box 296, Pendleton.
LEAVES FOR PENDLETON
Miss Marjorie McFerrin, who has
been employed at the Heppner Va
riety store for some time, has ac
cepted a position with a Pendleton;
grocery store and left for the neigh
boring city Wednesday to take up
her duties.
ADULT CONFERENCE DATED
FOR AUG. 31 AT COVE
A conference for adults has been
scheduled to open Tuesday, Aug. 31
and continue through Sept. 3 at
Ascension Campus, Cove- Leaders
of . the four day conclave will be
Bishop W. P. Remington, members
of the clergy and Dean Charles
McAllister of Sokane-
HOME FROM HOSPITAL
Mrs. Mabel Hughes drove to Pen
dleton Friday and brought A. L.
Ayers home from the hospital. He
is doing fine after an operation
performed about three weeks ago.
WEEK-END GUESTS
Mrs. Ida Fell and Mrs. Elsie Las
siter of Pendleton were week-end
guests of Mrs. Mabel Hughes at
her country home at Lena.
You Can Eat Your Points and Have
Them, Too!
Just drop in occasionally and have
one of our unexcelled Steak Dinners
and use the points saved to buy need
ed meats and fats for household use.
Elkhorn Restaurant
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Letters to
The Editor
HEPPNER Ore.
July 31, 1943
O. G. Crawford, Editor
Heppner Gazette Times
Heppner, Oregon
Dear Mr. Crawford:
Recently Hipp nor has had sever
al fires either wilhin the city limits
or on their edge; more may reas
onably be expected before the sum
mer is over. The writer feels that
two suggestions herein offered would
contribute materially to the safety
of the community and to more
prompt control of the fires.
Undoubtedly Heppner has a rul
ing whereby all irrigation from city
water mains must cease immediate
ly when the fire siren is blown.
This ruling should be publicized.
Lack of pressure endangered num
erous residences along the hill dur
ing today's fire, yet thoughtless
people in other portions of town
failed to cease sprinkling their
lawns and gardens.
Grassfire's on the hills in panora
mic view from Heppner's main street
would be less spectacutar as well
as less dangerous if more of the
men standing on the streets discuss
ing the situation and watching the
blame were up there helping
to control it. The recent organi
zation for fire call in no way re
lieves other able-bodied men of re
sponsibility. The available supply
Heppner City Council
Meets First Monday Each Month
Citizens having matters for dis
cussion, please bring before
the Council
J. O. TURNER, Mayor
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