4 Heppner Gazette Times, February 21, 1946
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Veterans Should Be Cautious
Many returning war veterans are anxious to
get into business for themselves and that desire
has caused grief to not a few of them who have
invested their savings in "phony" concerns. The
boys and men who left an America they under
stood to go forth into foreign lands were unaware
of the changes taking place back home and were
not in a position to cope with some of the high
powered and crafty scheming developed in their
absence.
Ex-service men contemplating entering business
on their own account should seek advice through
proper agencies. The much maligned OPA is in
a position to give valuable assistance and prospec
tive investors should not hesitate to obtain ad
vice through this channel or any other reliable
source.
One of the curses of the human race is an in
born desire to obtain wealth by short cuts and the
shorter the cuts the better. To the man who thinks
only of himself and lets nothing stand in the way
of obaining that which he desires, the mere fact
that another person went through the tortures of
hell in an effort to preserve our American way of
life means nothing, particularly if that service man
has a few hundred dollars to invest.
The sharks have their teeth filed and ready
to nip the unwary. The best advice would ap
pear to be to think not only twice but several
times before accepting any offer.
Space Is at Premium
Editorial desks are piled high these days with
contributions from various sources the producers
of which would like to see their brain children in
print. The mails are choked with this type of ma
terial, out of which the newspapers get the lion's
share. Despite the fact that there may be, and is,
real merit in much of this material, the average
newspaper has not the space to devote to pub
lishing it without slighting the local news, which,
after all, is the primary purpose of publishing a
newspaper of the weekly type.
Currently, the Gazette Times has several good
articles which deserve consideration and will be
given attention as soon as space permits. One in
particular has been held for several weeks that is
of distinct local interest and will be of value when
ever published. This has to do with a recent survey
made by the Forest Service and the findings have
a direct bearing upon ihe economic life of this
area. It is not lack of appreciation on the part of
the publishers that this article has not been pub
lished but rather lack of sufficient space in our
columns. When this condition can be remedied it
will be possible to handle contributions a bit more
liberally.
The Housing Question
Deals reported but not yet confirmed indicate
that Heppner residence property is at a premium
vith no immediate relief in sight. There are rum
ors of house building but nothing is being done
to indicate that even a start is being made in the
direction of increasing our housing facilities'so far
as new houses are concerned. True, there is some
progress in the way of alterations, making over
extra space into apartments, but that is limited.
There is little indication that material prices
and wages will be lowered for several years.
People who have been studying the building situ
ation are convinced that costs will not be lowered
until there is an abundance of all things concerned
with the industry and none are basing their ex
pectations on pre-war conditions but rather on the
trend of events initiated during the war.
The average worker nowadays draws suffici
ent pay to permit him to live well and buy a home.
It may not be possible for him' to pay spot cash
for a residence but he can buy on the installment
basis. However, the present situation in Heppner
is such that the average worker can not buy a home
even on the installment plan, unless he has been
thrifty and held onto his wages. Property prices
have risen to a point beyond the ability of the
average person to pay out and live comfortably
while paying.
The answer would seem to be numbers of new
houses in the moderate price range. It is safe to
say that twenty-five new houses would be taken
as soon as ready for occupancy. Until something
of this nature is started there is little probability
that Heppner will experience the postwar growth
it normally .would enjoy.
It might be added that the scramble for busi
ness locations will eventually lead some venture
some soul to invest a few idle thousands in a
building of this type. Inquiries for buildings to
house various types of new businesses are regular
occurrences and while it is not expected that all
these inquirers really contemplate locating here
some of them doubtless would i it were possible
to assure them of proper housing.
RECEPTION FOR PAUL BROWNS
Between 50 and 60 neighbors and
friends called at the C. P. Brown
home Sunday afternoon between
the hours of three and five when
Mr. and Mrs. Brown were hosts at
a reception honoring their son and
daughter-in-law, who have just re
cently been married and have come
to make their home on the farm.,
Mrs. Ed Goodman, mother of the
bride and Mrs. John Wightman pre
sided at the beautifully appointed
tea table which was highligted by
, two large cakes.
Just Received
Shipment of
ESTRAY Came to
yearling Hereford
Peterson. lone.
my place a
bull. Oscar
48c
WATTED Year around cook for
ranch work. Call Hynd Bros, at
Cecil. 480
OPA SUPERVISOR HERE
Mrs. Anna Crego, chief clerk of
the Pendleton office of the OPA
was in Heppner this week making
a survey of apparel shop, grocery
and restaurant prices. She was ac
companied by two clerks, Maurine
Beaty and Ellen Wachtel, who as
sisted with the work. Mrs. Crego
has both Umatilla and Morrow
counties to supervise and will call
here once a month.
YPF FEED SCHEDULED
Mrs. Cyrene Barratt will enter
tain the Young People's Fellowship
of All Saints Episcopal church
Sunday evening with a dinner at
her home on north Court street
Mrs. Barratt states that all young
people interested in the YPF have
a cordial invitation to attend the
dinner.
PORTLAND ATTORNEY HERE
Frank S. Sever, attorney of
Romano, is in iieppner today in
the interest of the Pauline Quaid
property. Mr. Sever was formerly
associated with Guy W. Cordon in
the practice of law but when Cor
don became senator the partnership
was dissolved.
Mrs. John Saager is in Portland
this week buying stock for the local
nharmacv. Mrs. Saager flew down
Sunday and will return tomorrow
Remember
All That Glitters Is Not Gold
That's why, when choosing jewelry other than
pure gold, it should be gold filled to give lasting
satisfaction.
It isn't what you pay that counts
... It's what you buy!
Choose jewelry that, is aold filled for wear and
length of service.
PETERSON'S
Vigoro
Fertilizer
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Card
Party
8 o'clock p. m.
Monday Evening
Feb. 25
St. Patrick's Hall
Bingo, Pinochle,
. Bridge
Door Prize ,
Refreshments
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
HEPPNER
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Meets Every Monday Noon at the
Lucas Place
Dr. W. H. Rockwell
NATUROPATHIC
Physician & Surgeon
227 North Main St.
Office hours: 1 p. m. to 7:30 p. m.
Exam. Free. Ph. 522. Heppner, Ore.
0. M. YEAGER
CONTRACTOR & BUILDER
All kinds of carpenter work.
Modern Homes Built or Remodeled
Phone 1483 415 Jones St.
HEPPNER. OREGON
A. D. McMurdo, M. D.
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON
Trained Nurso Assistant
Office in Masonic Building
Heppner, Oregon
Dr. L. D. Tibbies
OSTEOPATHIC
Physician & Surgeon
First National Bank Building
Res. Ph. 1162 Office Ph. 492
Dr. C. C. Dunham
CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN
Office up stairs I. 0. 0. F. Bldg
House calls made
Office and House Phone 2572
JOS. J. NYS
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Peters Building, Willow Street
Heppner, Oregon
J. 0. TURNER
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Phone 173
Hotel Heppner Building
Heppner, Oregon
P. W. MAHONEY
Attorney at Law
GENERAL INSURANCE
Heppner Hotel Building
Willow Street Entrance
J. 0. PETERSON
Latest Jewelry and Gift Goods
Watches, Clocks, Diamonds
Expert Watch & Jewelry Repairing
. 1 Hprmnpr. Oregon
Blaine E. Isom
All Kinds of
INSURANCE
Phone 723
Heppner, Ore.
Our Fur Policies
Cover loss against Fire, Theft, Ac
cidental damage and many other
hazards, anywhere, at all times.
TURNER, VAN MARTER & CO.
Phelps Funeral Home
Licensed Funeral Directors
Phone 1532 Heppner, Ore.
Heppner City Council
Meets First Monday Each Month
Citizens having matters for discus
sion, please bring before
the Council
J. 0. TURNER, Mayor
Morrow County
Abstract & Title Co.
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ABSTRACTS OF TITLE
TITLE INSURANCE
Office in Peters Building
of
OK Rubber Welders
FRANK ENGKRAF, Prop.
First class work guaranteed
Located in the Kane Building
North Main St. Heppner, Ore.
Harry Nelson
Accounting Service
Member National Association
Tax Accountants
Heppner, Oregon
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