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A Heppner Gazette Times, September 14, 1944 EDITORIAL . . . V-Day Observance Apparently some of our readers gained the im pression that the Heppner city council is plan ning some sort of whoopee in observance of V Day. This is contrary to the opinion expressed by by Mayor Turner and members of the council present at the meeting. In truth, it was and is their desire to refrain from noisy demonstrations of any kind, believing that the people should ac cept the fall of Germany as the first step to peace the real peace coming when all of the Axis has been smashed. Mayor Turner has issued a proclamation sug gesting tne proper observance of V-Day and out lining the proposed closing schedule. In another column will be found a worthy program sugges tion from Bert Mason of lone. Tne two artxcies agree in the main. This newspaper finds it easy to agree with both gentlemen. The church doors will oc open on V'-Day and if there ever was a time when we needed to go down on our knees and thank God it will be that day when a war like people lay down their arms and ask for peace. We have elected to fight on the side of right and just.ee. We have been taught to believe that God is always on the s.de of right and justice. We have looked to Him for the victory is it not right that we give Him the thanks that is H;s due? -o- A Hospital for AH Seme misunderstanding appears to exist rela 'vj to the object of building a Morrow county hiso.'til. Perhaps previous articles have not been ? trifle and to clarify the proposal let it be said t'n': it will be a general hospita'. It is not the pur pose of the county to erect a home for needy per sons. Those receiving assistance from the county " X be cared for as in the past. Only when they are in need of hospitalization will they be placed in the hospital. It;is planned to have a regularly staffed hospital prepared to take care of cases from all over the eoiifity, as well as from nearby counties, if they desire the services of the local institution. As pointed out in this column bcl'ore, too many p;oplo hav? bcn compelled to seek outside as-s':-;'.:ii!co and ti e county should have a place where thesr; people may be taken care cf at Lome. It bis been found that a small tax will provide fund V frec'in and equipping a first class hospital :s s:m as building conditions warrant. The pro ;1 ;..:s been well received and the voters will : ;;iva an opportunity to express their approval ?V forth rominc general election, November 7. Thursday Warmest Of Recent "Spell" - According to records kept by Len Gilliam, local weather man, Thursday of last week was the wtarrrvest day of 'the current "spell'' of warm weather. To the average person venturing out on the street there has been little difference from day to day, but the thermometer is a more accurate judge of heat and cold and from it we ascertain the propoer figures. Gilliam submitted figures includ ing Thursday to Sunday showing that Sept. 7 the mercury climbed to 9G; Friday it dropped to 94, Sat urday to 92 and on Sunday ad vanced a degree to 93. I here has been little difference since Sunday, until Wednesday morning when rain clouds were dispelled by wind and a definite drop in temperature was experienced. With, the Pendleton Round-up opening today anything can happen in the way of weather, but it is hoped the skies will remain clear to give the big show a chance to re tiinnm its position as the greatest wild west exhibition of all. Professional Directory Jos. J. Nys UTORJflEY AT LAW fner Building, Willow Streot Heppner. Oregon 0. Peterson Lac at Jewelry and G:ft (iootf. .Vat.Uei, Clocks - Diamond (Oxiwrt Watch arid Jewlr Repairing Henpner Oregon Blaine E. Isom All Kinds of INSURANCE Phone 723 Heppner, Ore LOST A plair of child's glasses, uaii Airs. Urville Smith. 25c REID JOHN BUSEICK Commitment services ware con ducted at 2:30 o'clock p. m. Friday Srpt. 8, for Reid John Buseick of Long Creek. The Hjeppner lodge of Masons was in charge of the ser vices which were attended by many people from this vicinity as well as a large number who came from Long Creek. The Gazette Times is indebted to the John Day Ranger for the following obituary. Funeral services for Reid John Buseick, well known Long Creek merchant who passed away Wed nesday after an illness of about three weteks' duration, were held today (Friday) ,at Long Creek at 10:30 a. m. The Driskell Mortuary at John D?y was 'in charge of ar rangements. ILeid John Buseick was born in Heppner, Oregon, Dec. 10, 1905 and General hospital, Prairie City, Sept. passed away ta,t the Blue Mountain 6, 1944 at the age of 33 years, eight months snd 6 days. His mother passed away when he wte six months old. He was raised by John and Ellen Buseick of Ham ilton, Oregon. After the passing of John Buseick in 1918, he was adopted by Mrs. Ellen Buseick and made his home with her at Hepp ner, where he graduated from high school in 1923. He was a member of theChristian church there and also a, member of the Masonic and Eastern Star orders and an active worker in all community and local affairs. His greatest dssbe in life was to help others. In 1927 he moved to John Day and enterted the mercantile busi ness which he followed for four ypprs and then moved to Long Creek, in his present location. In this business he became acquaint ed with a very large circle of friends who deeply mourn his pass ing at this age in life. He was married on Jan. 29, 1928 to Miss MJary 1 Wattenberger of '.VL-ho. lo this union four children were born: Barbara Juanita, aged 16; Donna Lenora, aged 14; Robert Reid, aged lly and John Edward, aged three. Besides his wife and children he is survived by his mo ther, Mrs. Ellen Buseick Schwartz ON LEAVE Donald Wehmeyer, AMMljc is enjoying a 30-day leave with the home folks. Djon has been in the Hawaiian Islands for the past 18 months and upon return to service will be stationed temporarily in Alemeda, Calif. O. M. YEAGER CONTRACTOR & BUILDER All kinds of carpenter work Country work especially Phone 1483 ATTENDING SCHOOL Pete Meredith of Camp 5 is a new enrollee in Heppner high school. He is staying at the Alex Green home. NEW AUTO POLICY Bad. taj. rr. Dam. Class A 6.25 5.05 Class B 6.M 5.25 Class C 7.7S 525 F. W. TURNER & CO. I mm Direc.infl .h. continuous How o. war and necessities .0 America's ..on.s-abroad and c, name. Off Portte.nd. ptH thr-.. -... t Glen and Vern J. Bovr rt Port land: J. Demriev Bovr of Monu ment and a sister. Mrs?. Oir-tis Wharton of Juntua. TJe also is survived by one h?lf brother. Wal ter Boyer of San Francisco, Calif., nnd two half sisters, Beulah land Dot Boyer of Portland. Phelps Funeral Home Lioensed Funeral Directors Fhone 1332 Heppner. Ore gttgJ ! mm mm mm mi v, sv:v; fell ill fm ' 'Hf ht . mm i ? ItbS .- 1 1 194 mm" 7HB RAILROADS ARE THE BACKBONE OF OFFENSE LISTEN TO "YOUR AMERICA" ON YOUR FAVORITE N.B.C. STATION EVERY SATURDAY 2 P.M. PACIFIC WAR TIMI OH LJROH ES nTTJRC" OF CIIRTST O. Wendell HerMson. Pastor Bible school 9:45. A class for ev "v a?' Morning worship 11 a. m. Christian Endeavor, 7 p. m. Evening sorviro. 8 o'clock. FIRST METHODIST CHURCH Bcnnie How. Minister Simda.y Sept. 17: Divine worship at 11 a. m. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. TlioiiRlit for the Week: The religion which makes a man look sick certainly won't cure the I world. ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Archdeacon Neville Blunt Holy Communion 8 a. m. Church School 9:4." a. m. Morning Prayer 11 a. m. CHURCH oflONE COOPERATIVE H. N. Waddell, Pastor Bible school. 10 a. m. Worship service 11 a. m. Ser mon "Poverty Made Rich.'' Junior C. E. 7 p. m. Praise and preaching service 8 p. m. Sermon "A Gospel Message.'' Monday: Preaching service nt Ii"x;ngtcn 8 p. m. Come to church. IONE FULL GOSPEL MISSION Ralph De Boer, Pastor Sunday school 10 a. m. Preaching 11 a. m. Evening service 8 p. m. IONE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Edwaid Caldwell Bowlen, Pastor B.Lj'e School 10:C0 V. m. Coining Worship 11:00 a. m. Y ;urg Fcoople's-7:00 p. m. Evangelistic Service 8:00 p. m. Prayer meet 8 p. m. Wednesday. HEPPNER (5AZETTE TIMES The Hoppner Gazette, established March 30,' 1883. The Heppner Times, established November 18, 1897. Consolidated Feb. 15, 1912. Published every Thursday and en tered at the Post Office at Hepp ner, Oregon, as second class matter. O. G. CRAWFORD Publisher and Editor Heppner City Council Muets Firs! Munday Each Month Ciuzen.". having matters for dis cussion, please bring before the Council J O. TURNER. I'.I.iyor A. D. HcUurdo, M.D. Trained Nnrga tlstant physician & sshu;i;o i" Mix-inn- building Dr. W. H. Rockwell I Naturopathic j Physician & Surgeor 227 North Main St j Office hours: 1 p. m. to 7:30 p. m. j Exam free Ph. 522 Heppner, Or I ) c . 0. Turner ATTORNEY AT LAW Phone 17? ')tl Heppner Building tt:ppner Oregon Morrow County Abstract a Title Co INC. AfiSTHACTS OP TITLE riTJjJG INiUBANCE ufno 1. Npw Peters Building ' Jr. L. D. Tibbies 'STTIOFATKIC PhyRtcian Snrgmio FIRST NATIONAL BANK BLX). n,..n nfl? Offlne Phone 49? HKt'PNKK OREGON Directors of Funerals U I.. CASK 1,. E NIKANDEH '.2-.PhtMM-s 2112 P. W. Mahoney ATTORNEY AT LAW GENERAL II. SUB AN CE Heppner Hotel Building Willow St. Entrance "1