2-Heppner Gozette Times, Heppner, Oregon, December 19, 1946
EDITORIAL
It Could Happen Here
Shocking ncs lias come frequently of late
bout the terrible loss of life resulting from fires
in fuMic huilJinc. This has been particularly
true with regard to hotel disasters where people
lock temporary residence with confidence that
they would be properly housed. We all know the
stories. The horrors have been brought before us
with bold headlines in the daily press, by the
shocking suddenness of radio reports. And the
pity of it all is that by the time the news is rele
gaied to the inside pages of the newspapers and the
radio bears no further comment, we settle back
and hope that nothing of the kind will happen
again and little is done to forestall recurrences of
such disasters.
We of the smaller communities may be laboring
under the impression that we have little to worry
about in the matter of disastrous fires and other
catastrophes that strike frequently in the larger
places. In this we are wrong. There is scarcely a
small community without a public building of one
kind or another that at times houses two hundred
or more persons. And it is a safe guess that most
of these buildings are without adequate fire safe
guards. People will crowd into these buildings
during the winter months, when the fire hazard is
greatest, with seldom a thought of their chances
of getting out should the terrorizing shout of
"fire!" pierce the air.
It seems to be the rule in constructing lodge
buildings to have but one entrance, or exit, as the
case may be. For regular work of the lodges,
when attendance is normal, the single exit is ample.
If warned in time the lodge members could make
their escape, provided panic is avoided. There
are times when considerable numbers of people
crowd into the lodge halls and on those occasions
something serious could happen unless adequate
fire escape outlets have been provided. A hallway
or stairway is the best place for a fire to spread
quickly and without fire escapes on the outside
walls. . . well, you know the story.
One of the town's lodges has taken steps to
put in adequate fire escape facilities; a second
one is taking steps to follow suit. The movement
should follow through until all public buildings
are safeguarded where such protection is needed.
It doesn't take long for a disaster to happen but
it takes a long time to erase it from the public
mind if ever.
Looks Like Good News
President Truman's action in cutting off war
time agencies appears to meet with the approval
of the average citizen. By doing so he has shown
a disposition to act in the best interests of the
country at large rather than heed the wishes of
certain elements in his own party. He may have
the welfare of his party or his own political ambi
tions at heart and if so is playing a good brand of
politics. This latest action and his determination
to put the government above John L. Lewis have
won him the respect of leaders in both parties,
except, perhaps for a few irreconcilables.
After playing along with wartime agencies for
some eighteen months and finding things grow
ing progrssively worse for the GI veterans, the
President apparently decided the veterans as well
as the rest of the citizenry would get a better
break if everything were thrown on an open
market. It is probable that capital will be re
leased for building purposes that heretofore has
been w ithheld and it will be possible for the GI's
to procure housing at an earlier date than they
could have under the regulations. The order like
wise will put a brake on black marketing, since
the incentive for shady dealing has been removed.
If the administration will now come through on
sugar there will be little left for us to holler
about perhaps, that is.
Our New Dress
A newspaper to be eligible must occasionally
put on a new dress and this week the Gazette
Times presents a new type face, Intertype Regal.
It is somewhat different to the type that has been
in use the past ten years and it is hoped the read
ers will find it easy to read.
It has been difficult at times to procure replace
ment mats, due to shortage of materials, and this
nwspaper like many others in the land has had
to use letters that did not line up properly, with
the result that the mechanical appearance was not
always what the publishers wished it to be. There
were times when production on the Linotype was
slowed up while the operator waited for distribu
tion of letters before starting another line. This
condition was alleviated at times when a few
replacements arrived from the factory but since
the font was old it was not long until other let
ters ran short.
Conditions have improved, although output at
the factories has not attained normal level, and
replacements should be available on comparatively
short notice.
The Gazette Times is receiving many holiday
greeting cards for which we express our appre
ciation. We hope none of the senders will feel
slighted if we take occasion to single out one card
in particular. It came Wednesday morning, a
home-made product of Girl Scout Troop II. The
girls and their leader, Mrs. H. A. Cohn, are de
serving of such commendation as this newspaper
is able to offer, for they are doing a good work
in preparing for the leadership that will come
to the girls in future years. It has been a priv
ilege for this paper to publish the doings of Girl
Scout Troop II and we hope to have the privilege
Of continuing to give their efforts proper publi
city. Christmas is still almost a week away but since
it comes on Wednesday, one day ahead of the
next publication of the Gazette Times, it is appro
priate to extend Christmas greetings this week. A
rush of prining orders has made it out of the
question to print cards to mail out, and besides,
there could not be time to attend to the mailing,
so to our readers throughout the land we extend
the season's greetings and wish for all a happy
Christmas and health and prosperity throughout
the year of 1947.
In the rush of Christmas business and all the
hurly-burly of preparing for the holiday season,
Heppner has not stopped to give consideration to
a revival of the Christmas opening which was a
feature of community life here in pre-war days.
It is a bit late to even think of it this year but the
Chamber of Commerce should put it down on the
1947 calendar and start to work early enough to
make next year's opening a huge success.
BROWNIE TROOP MEETS
The Brownie Scout troop met
at their meeting room In the
basement of the Stephen Thomp
son home Monday afternoon at
4 o'clock.
Each Brownie Scout was dress
ed in costume depicting her fav
orite story book character.
The meeting room was gaily
decorated with Christmas pic
tures and a pretty tree which the
girls decorated themselves with
hand-made ornaments.
After listening to the album
of "The Littlest Angel" narrated
by Miss Loretta Young, the
girls had refreshments and an
exchange of Christmas gifts.
The past two meetings the
Brownie Scouts have been bring
ing gifts to be sent to Girl
Scouts in other countries to cre
ate international friendship.
These "Thinking Day" gifts are
j being sent to Greece and CzechO'
fitwa iiuui mus iruup.
Brownie Scouts closed
their party with the singing of
Christmas carols.
Mrs. R. A. Thompson, Mrs.
Emma Evans and Miss Leona
Graham were guests at the party-
Carl Haddox of Irrigon was a
Heppner business visitor Mon
day.
at Heppner. Oregon, u the. time and I
place fur hearing objection! to aaid
final account and the settlement of
aaid estate and all persona having ob- j
jw-lions thereto are hereLjr required to j
file the same with said court on or
before the time fixed for said hearing.
Dated and first published this lh
day of December. 1SM6.
NOTICE TO CBEOITOBS
Notu-e is hereby given that the un
dersigned was duly appointed by the
County Court of the State of Oregon,
for Morrow County, administrator of
the estate of Carl F. Troedson. de-
ceased, and all persons having claims j
aKainsi me estate 01 saia aeceasea
are hereby required to present the
same to the undersigned administrator
wun pruper vuucjiers ai me law oilice
ui jus. i . itya ai cieppiier, uregon,
wihtin six months from the date here
of. Dated and first published the 19th
day of December. 1946
KENNETH J. SMOUSE.
39-43. Administrator.
39-43. JOS. J. NYS. Executor.
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dersigned executor of the estate of 1
Herman Neilson, deceased, has filed I
with the County Court of the State
of Oregon for Morrow County, his I
final account of his administration of
tne estate of said deceased and said
Court fixed Monday, the 20th day of
January. 1947. at the hour of 10:00 A.
M. of aaid day at the Court House
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due to a clogged septic tank, or cesspool.
I have purchased a tank pump and am in
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Phone 702
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ELECTRIC HEATERS . .10.25
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IRISH MAIL RACER ...14.95
These and Other Gift Items
Come in and see them
The Marshall-Wells Store
CASE and NIKANDER
Oscar Ashbeck was transact
ing business at the courthouse
Monday. He farms in the Pine
City area.
Satin Gowns
Printed Crepe
Gowns
Checked Rayon
Sleeping Pajamas
32-38
Hand & Evening
Bags
Black Gloves
Kid and Fabric
Scarfs & Head
Squares
Handkerchiefs
Slips
White & Tearose Satin
JUST ARRIVED A ship
ment of Betty Baxley
Housedresses . . . they'll
make ideal Christmas
gifts.
Norah's Shop
Gay
Holiday
Flowers
To et the spirit of the sea
son I Christmas greens and
Poinsettias. Order now to
be sure of yours.
The Flower Shop
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He may be young but he knows how to make a
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ladies hue our rich, creamy milk shakes and
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Sundaes 20c Milk Shakes 20c
Sodas 20c Hot Fudge Sundae 25c
Scotty's Super Cream
HOLIDAY PARTY
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AI Goodman Albums
Rumbas by Cugat
Tommy Dorsey Albums
and
Operas, Symphonies, Piano
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