A Heppner Gazette Times, February 10, 1944
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THE HEFPNER GAZETTE Est ablished March 30, 1883. THE HEPPNER TIMES Established
November 18. 1897. Consolidated February 15. 1912.
Published every Thursday and entered at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon, as 2nd-class matter.
0. G. CRAWFORD,Publisher and Editor
SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year $2.50; Six Months $1.25.
sibility according to his or her
means, but by all means give
that help. That is the only way we
can secure stability after the war.
You will be buying; a stake in
your country's future; helping
guard against a postwar . depres
sion; backing up the men who
are backing you, and above all,
you will be helping to bring our
fighting men home sooner.
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Snow Brings Cheer
Gradually lengthening faces on fanners and
stockmen were shortened a bit this week when a
blanket of some four inches of the "beautiful"
fell over this region. The ground was in 'excellent
condition to receive thle moisture and it is likely
that most of the run-off will be absorbed in the
fields.
After several months without moisture and go
ing through an uncommonly long period of still,
foggy weather, a mild snowstorm is indeed wel
come. There may be some cold nights in store for
this region but we must remembeY we still atfe in
the midst of winter and anything can happen. One
consolation comes from the fact that the snow has
come late and 'barring some freakish break we
should be starting garden preparations in a few
weeks.
It has been a mild winter the kind that makes
us glad we are Oregonians.
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That Park Question Again
Several times in recent years the question of
a small city park has come to the fore and each
time, like it is with the weather, there has been
nothing done about it. Currently, there is another
case of park fever and a committee from the
chamber of commerce is endeavoring to locate a
site.
It is not the desire of the chamber of commerce
to plunge the city or the citizens into a spending
spree for this and that in the way of improve
ments. In the matter of a park it is hoped that a
smal tract, (not too small, at that) suitably locat
ed near the center of town and already bearing
some shade trees, be set aside for the purpose.
The city has some lots suitable for anticipated
needs. There are shade trees on two sides. There
is ample room to install some playground appara
tus for the children, a kitchen, weiner pits, fire
places and other features necessary to make it of
service to crowds of varying, sizes.
It is proposed that business concerns, organiza
tions and individuals assume responsibility for
outfiting some of the features, such as tables,
garbage cans and other of the less expensive
items. In this manner more of the citizens will
have an interest in the park.
These are some of the things contemplated for
the central park. It is in the back of the minds of '
a number of civic minded persons to carry the
park idea further and seek improvement of va
cant lots here and there over the city. This plan
ning will depend some upon an increased water
supply, but there are numerous spots which could
be improved in this manner and help make our
little city one- of eastern Oregon's most beautiful
and livable spots.
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Bond Sales Moving Up
Progress is reported in bond sales during the
past week. While far from attaining the goal in
the smaller series of bonds, developments during
the past few days indicate that bond buying is on
thle upgrade and if the present trend continues
throughout the coming week this county should
be near the goal. -
A feature of the past week's trend has been
the selling campaigns conducted by the schools.
Urgeed on by Mrs. Lucy Rodgers, county superin
tendent, the young folks are establishing a mark
for their elders to shoot at. The Lexington school
has consistently carried on a stamp and bond sale
campaign the past two years. This year lone, Ir
rigon, Boardman and Heppner schools joined in
the campaign and the results of their efforts have
been felt in the returns coming to headquarters.
Heppner high and grade schools accepted one
half of the school quota and early this week had
accounted for approximately Four-fifths of their
sum. It is expected the balance will be signed up
by the end of the week.
While the school campaign will swell the buyer
total it is the desire of the chairman and his com
mittee that many more E bonds be purchased. This
appeal is made to small purchasers, those able to
buy only or two of the smaller bonds. It is esti
mated that full coverage in the county will not be
attained until at least one thousand persons have
bought bonds. The trouble heretofore has been
that too many people have left the buying to the
. farmers and stockmen. Admittedly thle ranchers,
particularly the graingrowers, have been in good
position to buy and they have done so nobly, but
in order for the people to rightly assume their
part in this war thiey must all buy bonds. The per
son who is putting all he can into the war when he
buys a $25 bond is doing his part just as surely as
the neighbor who is able and buys $250, $2500,
or even $25,000 worth of bonds. The point is that
each individual should assume his or her respon-
J. 0. Peterson
A New Water Supply
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Heppner. Oregon
It might be said that a town
is only as good, as its water sup
ply. There is no other element so
important to our daily life as wa
ter, for without it we perish.
There is no substitute- that will
suffice for more than a very brief
period. Consequently when we
run out of water we begin look
ing .for a new supply That is the
situation confronting the city of
Heppner at the present moment
and it is something about which
the mayor and council have re
solved that prompt, action is
necessary.
In the present situation it is
desired to obtain a sufficient
quantity of water to not only
meet requirements now but to
anticipate any growth that may
come in the future. Changing
conditions of living may result in
greater use of waiter, while on
the other hand, a more plentiful
supply will have a tendency to
promote development of lawns,
gardens, shrubbery, trees and
flowers. Not that those things
are not grown, but to a greater
extent. Should there be an ex
pansion of the town's popuation,
such growth woud ikely have to
take to the hillsides. This would
mean extended water mains and
there would have to be a sus
tained force to provide ample
household and garden supplies.
These and other factors are being
studied by the town fathers with
at view to providing the city with
an ample water supply for any
contingency.
It is apparent that this is one
improvement which cannot wait
until after the war. The council
took the first step Monday even
ing and it is hoped that drilling
can start late in May or early in
June. If the new well is located
near the present pipeline from
the mountains it will be possible
to tap the new supply by late
summer.
Blaine E. Isom
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INSURANCE
Phone 723
Heppner, Ore.
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Heppner City Council
Meets First Monday Each Month
Citizens having matters for dis
cussion, please bring before
the Council
J. 0. TURNER, Mayor
Jos. J. Nys
.TT0R:tEY AT LAW
Peters Building, Willow Street
Heppner. Oregon
A. D. McMurdo, M.D.
Trained Nurse Assistant
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON
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HEPPNER. ORE.
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AUXILIARY MEETING
The American Legion auxiliary
will meet at 8 p m Monday, Feb.
14 at the Oddfellows hall. Mrs.
Harvey Bauman and Mrs. Dick
Wells will be the hostesses.
Dr. W. H. Rockwell
Naturopathic
Physician &.Surgeor
227 North Main St.
Office hours: 1 p. m. to 7:30 p. m.
Exam free Ph. 522 Heppner, Or.
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Today
The World Needs
Guns - Ships - Tanks - Planes
Tomorrow
We will have New JEWELRY
Whatever fashion decrees, we will stock it, as in the past.
At the present and in the future Quality beyond
question!
For the Present BUY WAR BONDS
PETERSON'S
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MEETING SCHEDULED
Mrs Anna Bayless will be hos
tess at her home Friday Feb. 11,
to the Women's Auxiliary of) All
Saints Episcopal church. The meet
ing starts at 2:30.
J. 0. Turner
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Phone 17?
HotPl Heppner Building
Heppner, Oregon
BISHOP COMING
Bishop Wm. P. Remington will
hold services at All Saints Episco
pal church Sunday in the absence
of Archdeacon Neville Blunt
M or row County
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