4 Heppner Gazette Times, July 13, 1944
EDITORIAL . .
Page Sam Hayes
Oregon's habit of meeting all war demands in a
big way is no more graphically illustrated than in
the accomplishments of its schools in the purchase
of war bonds and stamps. A recent report sub
mitted by Mrs. F. W. Blum, schools-at-large chair
man, Oregon war finance committee, shows that
the schools purchased 9,059,992.50 in war bonds
and stamps from September, 1943, to June 1,
1944, representing a per capita investment of
$34.33. This standing does not include participa
tion by college students, who purchased an addi
tional $1,491,063. The purchase of bonds and
?tamps by Catholic schools of the western arch
diocese, which amounted to $252,481.80, a per ca
pita rating of $25.45, has also been omitted from
fhe total.
Morrow county pupils purchased $43,274.50 of
:he $9,059,992.50 amount, Mrs. Blum's records
show. This is something to be proud of and clear
ly reveals the earnestness with which the young
neople are backing the fight fcr victory. The
$34.33 per pupil compares very favorably with
the $19.80 per capita quota set by Washington
D. C.
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A Good Public Servant
It is with regret that the people of Morrow
county see the departure of Cliff Conrad and his
family. They have been accepted as fixtures in
the community where both Mr. Conrad and his
wife have been active in fraternal, church and
civic organizations. As for Conrad and his work
he not only has carried out the regular duties
of the office but has accepted without consider
ation of extra time and energy involved, what may
be termed as extra-curricular duties arising from
war conditions. His ability for organizing and car
;ying to completion the various wartime duties as
signed to him have in a large measure contributed
to the success of these activities and placed Mor
row county among the top-flight counties of the
state. He has been alert to anything that will aid
the agricultural development of the county and
equally alert in preventing practices that would
prove harmful. He is of the type that will go far
in his chosen field and Morrow county has been
fortunate in having his services for a few years.
The best wishes for his continued success go with
him to his new field.
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Fuel Oil Shortage Real
These are busy times and no matter how much
people may be concerned about this, that and the
other, they are apt to follow through on the busi
ness at hand and overlook some other things equ
ally important. Thus it is in the matter of fuel oil.
The weather is warm now, harvest is on, and why
be bothered with something we will not be need
ing for several months.
With reference to fuel oil, it may be stated with
emphasis that we are faced with a critical situa
tion right now. Most reliable information is to the
effect that there is no visible supply beyond Jan
uary 1, 1945. Current supplies are sufficient if
fuel oil users will take advantage of the opportu
nity to stock up now. It is permissible, as well as
urged to uss left-over coupons from the 1943-44
ration and, to spend the first period coupons of
the 1944-45 issue in the purchase of oil for
storage..
One can only speculate on the advice thus re
leased by the Office of Price administration, but
it is readily believable that our position in the war
is such that the high command is making ready
for a big shift in the war theater within a few
months and that move will require quantities of
fuel oil necessitating rigid curtailment of civilian
use. Let us not fool ourselves into thinking that
this is just another OPA ruling and overlook pre
paring for winter. If we do we may wake up some
morning and find the oil barrell empty and no
thing to put in it.
Pomona Grange to
Discuss Sales Tax
Morrow county Pomona met in
regular session on July 1 with "Wil
lows grange as host. A great deal
of interest was shown in the com
ing vote on the sales tax and an
eCort will be made to have a speak
er to present the arguments for and
against this tax at the next pomona
meeting which will be near the
time of election.
A few cass of blackleg were re
ported in the county and farmers
were urged to guard against its
spread by vaccinating their cattle.
One of the high lights of the day
was the ceremony put on by Wil
lows grange in which they burned
notes on the hall. The last of the
indebtedness on the hall was paid
only about a month ago.
During the Lecturer's hour gifts
were presented to Vida Heliker and
Mary Lundell who served the Po
mona as lecturer and secretary re
spectively, for eight years.
Following the program the fifth
degree was exemplilied by Wil
lows grange to seven candidats.
Th ,next Pomona meeting will be
held Oct. 7 with Lexington grange
as host.
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JAMES WESLEY STEVENS
The following account of the
massing of James Wesey Stevens is
ken from the Hamiton correspon
dence in the John Day Valley
Ranger:
"The community was saddened
the sudden passing of James
Wesley Stevens on Friday, June 30.
He had eaten his breakfast as usual
rnd was standing in the yard near
' here Mrs. Setvens was working in
the flower garden when he was
stricken with a heart attack, death
coming in a few moments. Besides
his many friends he leaves to
mourn his passing his wife, two
sons, Esten and Arlton; three dau
ghters, Mrs. Frank McDanieL Mrs.
Elmer Musgrave and Miss Lois Ste
rns; also three brothers, John of
Hardman, and Clark and Arthur of
Heppner."
"The funeral was held at the
family home in Hamilton, Tuesday,
vuly 4 at 10:30 a. m. and interment
as made in the family plot at
Hardman."
VISITS PARENTS
Pfc Donald K. Peck left Thursday
from Pendleton by plane to join his
squadron at Lemoore, Calif., after
spending a furlough with his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Burton H. Peck
of Lexington.. Don has received his
diploma from Flexible Gunnery
school, Yuma, Ariz.
a 10-day furlough visiting at the
home of his sister, Mrs. Marion
Palmer. Peterson has been gone
about four years and has seen ser
vice in the Solomons and New
Guinea.
CUTS FOOT ON GLASS
While at the swimming tank
Monday, Don Rippee stepped on a
piece of glass, cutting his foot quite
badly. That member is now encas
ed in a oast and the young man
is getting around witih the aid of
crutches.
MOVES TO APARTMENT
Mrs. Bertha Johnson has taken
a suite at the Jones apartments.
Mrs. Emma Jones, proprietor, who
has occupied the suite the past win
ter, has moved into her residence
adjoining the apartment house.
VISITING SISTER
Pfc Arthur Peterson is spending
HAD NEAR FIRE
A call for help came Friday from
the Art Hughes home east of Little
Butter creek when it, was discover
ed their house was on fire. Cool
headedness and pluck on the part
of Mrs. Hughes who was alone in
the house was responsible for keep
ing a roof over their heads. She
disovered a fire in the roof and
after calling the Edwin Hughes
home for help tried to remove the
family car from alongside the
house. The car refused to start so
she decided the next best thing was
to put the fire out, which she did.
When volunteer help arrived it was
to find Mrs. Hughes calm and col
lected although grateful for company.
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BROWNIE SCOUTS PLAN
"NOSE BAG" PICNIC
The troop committee of Girl
Scout troop No. 2, the Brownies,
met with the leaders at the home
of Mrs. Harold Cohn to discuss and
plan the work of this group for the
coming year. Those present were
Airs. L. E. Dick, chairman of the
troop committee, Mrs. Elbert Cox,
Mrs. Alva Jones and the leaders of
the Girl Scout troop No. 2, Mrs.
Harold Cohn, Mrs. E. O. Fergusoi
and life. Harold Peck.
The Brownies will meet at the
Legion hall at 11 a. m. Wednes
day, July 19, for a "nose b:g" pic
nic. A nose bag picnic is one in
which you bring your own lunch,
also bring a cup and a spoon.
TWO HEPPNER YOUTHS
WOUNDED IN ACTION
Word has, reached Heppner of
the wounding of two of our service 1
men. Definite information is lack
ing in each case but Paul McCarty
received slight wounds on June 6
and Donald Fell is reported suffer
ing from wounds received in action
in the Pacific area. More detailed
informatiton is being awaited by
relatives and friends of the boys.
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ARRANGE PROGRAM
FOR FALL INSTITUTE
Mrs. Lucy Rodgers, Mr. and Mrs.
George Corwin and Rev. and J Irs.
Bennie Howe drove to La Gr de
Monday where Mrs. Rodger- and
Corwin conferred with other offi
cials in arranging the annual tea
cher's institute program. La Grande
will be host this year to the district
which embraces seven eastern
Oregon counties.
IN PENDLETON
Archdeacon Neville Blunt and
Mrs. Blunt are spending the month
of July in Pendleton where Mr.
Blunt is (filling in for Rev. Eric O.
Robathan who is enjoying a vaca
tion in British Columbia. During
Archdeacon Blunt's absence from
Hrtppner services at All Saint's
Episcopal chuvch have bean suspended.
O. M. Y EAGER
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All kinds of carpenter work
Country work especially
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Class B 6.00 5.25
Class C 7.75 5.25
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Heppner, Ore.
lleppner City Council 1
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Citizens having matters for dis- I
cussion, please bring before
the Council
J. O. TURNER, Mayor
A. D. McMurdo, M.D.
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Exam free Ph. 522 HeppMr, Or.
J. 0. Turner
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Phone 177
Hoii. Heppne Building
Heppner. Oregon
WINS SCHOLARSHIP CUP
For her record as a straight A
student in the last semester at
Oregon State college, Clera Belle
Adams, daughter of Mrs. Ethel
A. drm: ol Keppncr, was awarded a
scholarship cup for her sorority.
Kappa Delta. Clara Belle has been
working' in Foitland but is leaving
there toddy for Anniston, Ala..,
ui'jie ths wili have secretarial
work. -
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GAZETTE TIMES
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M-ivch 30, 1883. The Heppner
Times, established November 18,
1897. Consolidated Feb. 15, 1912.
Published every Thursday and en
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ner, Oregon, as second class
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